ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in, or incorporated by reference in, this report are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which provide current expectations or forecasts of future events. Such statements can be identified by the use of terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “possible,” “project,” “should,” “will,” and similar words or expressions. The Company's forward-looking statements include certain information relating to general business strategy, growth strategies, financial results, liquidity, the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, discontinued operations, research and development, product development, the introduction of new products, the potential markets and uses for the Company's products, the Company's ability to increase its sales campaign effectively, the Company's regulatory filings with the FDA, acquisitions, dispositions, the development of joint venture opportunities, intellectual property and patent protection and infringement, the loss of revenue due to the expiration or termination of certain agreements, the effect of competition on the structure of the markets in which the Company competes, increased legal, accounting and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance costs, information security, cybersecurity and data privacy risks, defending the Company in litigation matters and the Company's cost saving initiatives. The reader must carefully consider forward-looking statements and understand that such statements involve a variety of risks and uncertainties, known and unknown, and may be affected by assumptions that fail to materialize as anticipated, including risks related to the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation, the ability to continue as a going concern including the ability to raise capital, manage operations and pursue business partnerships and cost-cutting measures, and the other risks described in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. Consequently, no forward-looking statement can be guaranteed, and actual results may vary materially. It is not possible to foresee or identify all factors affecting the Company's forward-looking statements, and the reader therefore should not consider the list of such factors contained in its periodic report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2022 and this Form 10-Q quarterly report to be an exhaustive statement of all risks, uncertainties or potentially inaccurate assumptions.
Executive Overview—nine-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022
The following highlights are discussed in further detail within this Form 10-Q. The reader is encouraged to read this Form 10-Q in its entirety to gain a more complete understanding of factors impacting Company performance and financial condition.
•Consolidated net revenue increased approximately $1,253,000 or 16.1%, to $9,045,000 during the nine months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to the same period of last fiscal year. The increase in net revenue is attributed to an increase in Sonomed's ultrasound products of $1,283,000, an increase in sales of AXIS products of $24,000 and an increase in Trek revenue of $13,000 offset by a decrease in service plans revenue of $68,000.
•Consolidated cost of goods sold totaled approximately $5,021,000, or 55.5%, of total revenue for the nine months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to $4,681,000, or 60.1%, of total revenue of the same period of last fiscal year. The decrease of 4.6% in cost of goods sold as a percentage of total revenue is mainly due to changes in product sales mix and geographic differences.
•Consolidated marketing, general and administrative expenses increased $253,000, or 8.9%, to $3,108,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to the same period of last fiscal year. The increase in marketing, general and administrate expenses is mainly due to increased network expense, increased consulting expense related to a regulatory filing related to AXIS products, and increased sales compensation offset by recovery of bad debt expense of $113,000.
•Consolidated research and development expenses decreased $140,000, or 17.9%, to $641,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to the same period of last fiscal year. Research and development expenses were primarily expenses associated with the introduction of new or enhanced products. The decrease in research and development expense is mainly due to decreased consulting expense during the nine months ended March 31, 2023.
Company Overview
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto, which are set forth in Item 1 of this report.
The Company operates in the healthcare market specializing in the development, manufacture, marketing and distribution of medical devices and pharmaceuticals in the area of ophthalmology. The Company and its products are subject to regulation and inspection by the FDA. The FDA requires extensive testing of new products prior to sale and has jurisdiction over the safety, efficacy and manufacture of products, as well as product labeling and marketing. The Company's Internet address is www.escalonmed.com. Under the trade name of Sonomed-Escalon the Company develops, manufactures and markets ultrasound systems used for diagnosis or biometric applications in ophthalmology, develops, manufactures and distributes ophthalmic surgical products under the Trek Medical Products name, and manufactures and markets image management systems.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that impact amounts reported therein. On a regular basis, we evaluate these estimates. These estimates are based on management’s historical industry experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
For a description of the accounting policies that, in management’s opinion, involve the most significant application of judgment or involve complex estimation and which could, if different judgment or estimates were made, materially affect our reported financial position, results of operations, or cash flows, see the notes to consolidated financial statements included in the Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2022.
During the nine months ended March 31, 2023, there were no significant changes in our accounting policies and estimates to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
Results of Operations
Three Months and Nine Months Ended March 31, 2023, and 2022
The following table shows consolidated net revenue, as well as identifying trends in revenues for the three months and nine months ended March 31, 2023, and 2022. Table amounts are in thousands:
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| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | | For the Nine Months Ended March 31, | | |
| 2023 | | 2022 | | % Change | | 2023 | | 2022 | | % Change | | | | | | |
Net Revenue: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Products | $ | 3,285 | | | $ | 2,260 | | | 45.4 | % | | $ | 8,583 | | | $ | 7,261 | | | 18.2 | % | | | | | | |
Service plans | 149 | | | 156 | | | (4.5) | % | | 462 | | | 531 | | | (13.0) | % | | | | | | |
Total | $ | 3,434 | | | $ | 2,416 | | | 42.1 | % | | $ | 9,045 | | | $ | 7,792 | | | 16.1 | % | | | | | | |
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Consolidated net revenue increased approximately $1,018,000 or 42.1%, to $3,434,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to the same period of last fiscal year. The increase in net revenue is attributed to an increase in Sonomed's ultrasound products of $922,000, an increase in sales of AXIS products of $50,000 and an increase in Trek revenue of $53,000 offset by a decrease in service plans revenue of $7,000.
Consolidated net revenue increased approximately $1,253,000 or 16.1%, to $9,045,000 during the nine months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to the same period of last fiscal year. The increase in net revenue is attributed to an increase in Sonomed's ultrasound products of $1,283,000, an increase in sales of AXIS products of $24,000 and an increase in Trek revenue of $13,000 offset by a decrease in service plans revenue of $68,000.
The following table presents the domestic and foreign sales for the three months and nine months ended March 31, 2023, and 2022. The table amounts are in thousands:
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| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | | For the Nine Months Ended March 31, | | |
| 2023 | | 2022 | | 2023 | | 2022 | | | | |
Domestic | $ | 1,903 | | | 55.4 | % | | $ | 1,266 | | | 52.4 | % | | $ | 5,258 | | | 58.1 | % | | $ | 4,251 | | | 54.6 | % | | | | | | | | |
Foreign | 1,531 | | | 44.6 | % | | 1,150 | | | 47.6 | % | | 3,787 | | | 41.9 | % | | 3,541 | | | 45.4 | % | | | | | | | | |
Total | $ | 3,434 | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 2,416 | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 9,045 | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 7,792 | | | 100.0 | % | | | | | | | | |
The following table presents consolidated cost of goods sold and as a percentage of revenues for the three months and nine months ended March 31, 2023, and 2022. Table amounts are in thousands:
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| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | | For the Nine Months Ended March 31, |
| 2023 | | % | | 2022 | | % | | 2022 | | % | | 2022 | | % |
Cost of Goods Sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 1,721 | | | 50.1 | % | | $ | 1,478 | | | 61.2 | % | | 5,021 | | | 55.5 | % | | 4,681 | | | 60.1 | % |
Total | $ | 1,721 | | | 50.1 | % | | $ | 1,478 | | | 61.2 | % | | 5,021 | | | 55.5 | % | | 4,681 | | | 60.1 | % |
Consolidated cost of goods sold totaled approximately $1,721,000, or 50.1%, of total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to $1,478,000, or 61.2%, of total revenue of the same period of last fiscal year. The decrease of 11.1% in cost of goods sold as a percentage of total revenue is mainly due to changes in product sales mix and geographic differences.
Consolidated cost of goods sold totaled approximately $5,021,000, or 55.5%, of total revenue for the nine months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to $4,681,000, or 60.1%, of total revenue of the same period of last fiscal year. The decrease of 4.6% in cost of goods sold as a percentage of total revenue is mainly due to changes in product sales mix and geographic differences.
The following table presents consolidated marketing, general and administrative expenses for three months and nine months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022. Table amounts are in thousands:
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| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | | For the Nine Months Ended March 31, | | |
| 2023 | | 2022 | | % Change | | 2023 | | 2022 | | % Change | | | | | | |
Marketing, General and Administrative: |
| $ | 938 | | | $ | 1,001 | | | (6.3) | % | | $ | 3,108 | | | $ | 2,855 | | | 8.9 | % | | | | | | |
Total | $ | 938 | | | $ | 1,001 | | | (6.3) | % | | $ | 3,108 | | | $ | 2,855 | | | 8.9 | % | | | | | | |
Consolidated marketing, general and administrative expenses decreased $63,000, or 6.3%, to $938,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to the same period of last fiscal year. The decrease in marketing, general and administrate expenses is mainly due to recovery of bad debt expense of $113,000 and decreased consulting expense offset by increased network expense and sales compensation.
Consolidated marketing, general and administrative expenses increased $253,000, or 8.9%, to $3,108,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to the same period of last fiscal year. The increase in marketing, general and administrate expenses is mainly due to increased network expense, increased consulting expense related to a regulatory filing related to AXIS products, and increased sales compensation offset by recovery of bad debt expense of $113,00.
The following table presents consolidated research and development expenses for the three months and nine months ended March 31, 2023, and 2022.
Table amounts are in thousands:
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| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | For the Nine Months Ended March 31, | | | | | |
| 2023 | | 2022 | | % Change | | 2023 | | 2022 | | % Change | | | | | | |
Research and Development: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 186 | | | $ | 229 | | | (18.8) | % | | 641 | | | $ | 781 | | | (17.9) | % | | | | | | |
Total | $ | 186 | | | $ | 229 | | | (18.8) | % | | $ | 641 | | | $ | 781 | | | (17.9) | % | | | | | | |
Consolidated research and development expenses decreased $43,000, or 18.8%, to $186,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to the same period of last fiscal year. Research and development expenses were primarily expenses associated with the introduction of new or enhanced products. The decrease in research and development expense is mainly due to decreased consulting expense during the three months ended March 31, 2023.
Consolidated research and development expenses decreased $140,000, or 17.9%, to $641,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to the same period of last fiscal year. Research and development expenses were primarily expenses associated with the introduction of new or enhanced products. The decrease in research and development expense is mainly due to decreased consulting expense during the nine months ended March 31, 2023.
Other income
On April 27, 2020, the Company entered into a PPP loan for $500,000 in connection with the CARES Act related to COVID-19. The promissory note has a fixed payment schedule. The PPP loan is unsecured. The Company submitted the loan forgiveness application on August 2, 2021. The full amount of the PPP loan and accrued interest of $6,305 were forgiven on August 13, 2021, and reported as other income during the nine-month period ended March 31, 2022.
Russia-Ukraine War
In February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. As military activity proceeds and sanctions, export controls and other measures are imposed by many countries against Russia, Belarus and specific areas of Ukraine, the war is increasingly affecting the global economy and financial markets, as well as exacerbating ongoing economic challenges, including rising inflation and global supply-chain disruption. The Company has operations or activities in countries and regions outside the United States. As a result, its global operations are affected by economic, political and other conditions in the foreign countries in which it does business as well as U.S. laws regulating international trade, although the Company has not yet assessed that the war has had a material effect on its financial position or results of operations.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our total cash on hand as of March 31, 2023 was approximately $544,000 of cash on hand and restricted cash of approximately $256,000 compared to approximately $594,000 of cash on hand and restricted cash of $256,000 as of June 30, 2022.
Because the Company's operations have not historically generated sufficient revenues to enable profitability, we will continue to monitor costs and expenses closely and may need to raise additional capital or take other actions in order to fund operations.
The Company expects to continue to fund operations from cash on hand and through capital raising sources if possible and available, which may be dilutive to existing stockholders, through revenues from the licensing of the Company's products, or through strategic alliances. Additionally, we may seek to sell additional equity or debt securities through one or more discrete transactions, or enter into a strategic alliance arrangement, but can provide no assurances that any such financing or strategic alliance arrangement will be available on acceptable terms, or at all. Moreover, the incurrence of indebtedness in connection with a debt financing would result in increased fixed obligations and could contain covenants that would restrict our operations.
As of March 31, 2023 we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $68.6 million, historically incurred recurring losses from operations and negative cash flows from operating activities. These factors raise substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern, and our ability to generate cash to meet our cash requirements for the following twelve months as of the date of this form 10-Q.
The following table presents overall liquidity and capital resources as of March 31, 2023 and June 30, 2022. Table amounts are in thousands:
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Current Ratio: | | | | |
Current assets | | $4,371 | | $4,186 |
Less: Current liabilities | | 2,775 | | 3,002 |
Working capital | | $1,596 | | $1,184 |
Current ratio | | 1.58 to 1 | | 1.39 to 1 |
Debt to Total Capital Ratio: | | | | |
Line of credit, note payable, lease liabilities, and EIDL loan | | $973 | | $1,205 |
Total debt | | 973 | | 1,205 |
Total equity | | 1,736 | | 1,478 |
Total capital | | $2,709 | | $2,683 |
Total debt to total capital | | 35.9% | | 44.9% |
Working Capital Position
Working capital increased approximately $412,000 as of March 31, 2023, and the current ratio increased to 1.58 to 1 from 1.39 to 1 when compared to June 30, 2022. The increase in working capital is due to a decrease in current liabilities of $227,000 when a loan of $ 201,575 was converted to a sixty-month note payable on March 29, 2023 and an increase in current assets of $185,000 due to operating income.
Debt to total capital ratio was 35.9% and 44.9% as of March 31, 2023 and June 30, 2022, respectively. The decrease of debt to total capital ratio is mainly due to operating income.
Cash Flow Used in Operating Activities
During the nine months ended March 31, 2023 the Company used approximately $30,000 of cash in operating activities as compared to cash of approximately $597,000 used in operating activities during the nine months ended March 31, 2022.
For the nine months ended March 31, 2023, its cash used in operations is due to operating income of $258,000, an increase in accounts payable of $35,000, and a decrease in other current and non-current assets of $28,000, offset by an increase in accounts receivable of approximately $108,000, an increase of inventory of $61,000, a repayment of employer tax deferral of $43,000, and a decrease of other deferred revenue of $37,000 and a decrease in accrued expense of $33,000. The remaining offsetting items for cash provided by operations is comprised of less significant items.
For the nine months ended March 31, 2022, its cash used in operations is mainly as a result of net loss, including the non-cash adjustment for PPP loan forgiveness, along with the increase in inventories of $128,000, an increase in accounts receivable of approximately $63,000, a decrease in deferred revenue of $61,000, a repayment of employer tax deferral of $41,000, and decrease in operating liabilities of $217,000 offset by an increase in accrued expense of $184,000. The remaining offsetting items for cash provided by operations is comprised of less significant items.
Cash Flows used in Investing Activities
Cash flows used in investing activities for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2023 was due to the addition to the patent of $7,000 and addition to the fixed assets of $7,000. There were no cash flows used in investing activities for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2022.
Cash Flows Used in Financing Activities
For the nine months ended March 31, 2023 the cash used in financing activities was due to an auto loan payment of $3,000 and repayment of EIDL loan of $3,000. For the nine months ended March 31, 2022 the cash used in financing activities was due to auto loan payment of employer $3,000 and repayment of EIDL loan of $2,000.
Debt Financing
On June 29, 2018 the Company entered a business loan agreement with TD bank receiving a line of credit evidenced by a promissory note of $250,000. The interest is subject to change based on changes in an independent index which the Wall Street Journal Prime. The index rate at the date of the agreement is 5.000% per annum. Interest on the unpaid principal balance of the note will be calculated using a rate of 0.740 percentage points over the index, adjusted if necessary for any minimum and maximum rate limitations, resulting in an initial rate of 5.740% per annum based on a year of 360 days. The interest rate was 8.24% as of March 31, 2023. The Company was required to put $250,000 in the TD bank savings account as collateral.
As of June 30, 2022, the line of credit balance was $201,575 with TD bank. The line of credit interest expense was approximately $4,000 and $3,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The line of credit interest expense was approximately $11,000 and $8,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. TD bank elected to exercise the term note conversion option to convert the loan balance of $201,575 to a five-year term note effective March 29, 2023 ("the Conversion Date"). Sixty scheduled monthly principal and interest payments in the amount of $4,247 began on April 29, 2023. Commencing on the Conversion Date, the aggregate principal balance outstanding bears interest at a fixed per annum rate of 9.49% pursuant to the loan's terms and conditions. $168,313 was reported as long term note payable as of March 31, 2023.
COVID-19 Relief Loans and Liabilities
Payroll Protection Program ("PPP")
On April 27, 2020, the Company entered into a PPP loan for $500,000 in connection with the CARES Act related to COVID-19. The full amount of the PPP loan and accrued interest were forgiven on August 13, 2021, and reported as other income during the nine-month period ended March 31, 2022.
Economic Injury Disaster Loan ("EIDL")
EIDL is designed to provide economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. EIDL proceeds can be used to cover a wide array of working capital and normal operating expenses, such as continuation to health care benefits, rent, utilities, and fixed debt payments. The Company received $150,000 EIDL loan. The annual interest rate is 3.75%, the payment term is 30 years and the monthly payment of $731 started on July 1st, 2021. The EIDL loan is secured by the tangible and intangible personal property of the Company.