UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-KSB
[ X ] | Annual Report under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006 |
[ ] | Transition Report under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the transition period from _____ to _____ |
Commission file number: 1-31070
DERMA SCIENCES, INC.
(Name of small business issuer in its charter)
Pennsylvania | 23-2328753 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
214 Carnegie Center, Suite 100, Princeton, New Jersey | 08540 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip code) |
Registrant's telephone number: (609) 514-4744
Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
Title of each class | Name of each exchange on which registered |
Common Stock, $.01 par value | Boston Stock Exchange |
Common Stock, $.01 par value | Pacific Stock Exchange |
Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:
Title of Class
Common Stock, $.01 par value
Check whether the issuer is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act.[ ]
Check whether the Registrant:
(1) filed all reports required to be filed by Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such
shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for
past 90 days.
Yes X
No
Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of Regulation S-B contained in this form, and no disclosure will be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB or any amendment to this Form 10-KSB. [ ]
Indicate by check mark
whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Yes
No X
Issuers revenues for its most recent fiscal year were $27,887,391.
The aggregate market value of the common equity stock held by non-affiliates, computed by reference to the average bid and asked prices of such stock as of February 28, 2007, was approximately $13,460,209.
The number of shares outstanding of the issuers common equity as of February 28, 2007 was 25,258,335.
Documents incorporated by reference: None
Part I
Item 1. Description of Business
Overview
Derma Sciences, Inc. (Derma Sciences) was incorporated under the laws of Colorado on September 10, 1984. On June 3, 1996 Derma Sciences changed its state of domicile to Pennsylvania.
In September, 1998 Derma Sciences acquired Genetic Laboratories Wound Care, Inc. (Genetic Labs) by means of a tax-free reorganization whereby Genetic Labs became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Derma Sciences. In December, 1999, pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated December 27, 1999, Genetic Labs was merged into Derma Sciences by means of a tax-free reorganization whereby the separate corporate existence of Genetic Labs ceased.
In November, 1998 Derma Sciences purchased the stock of Sunshine Products, Inc. (Sunshine Products) in a cash transaction. As a result of the stock purchase, Sunshine Products became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Derma Sciences.
In August, 2002 Derma Sciences acquired the assets of Dumex Medical Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of wound care and related medical devices to the Canadian market. The acquisition was effected by Derma Sciences wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary, Derma Sciences Canada Inc. (Derma Canada) f/k/a Dumex Medical Canada Inc.
In January 2004, Derma Sciences purchased substantially all the assets of the Kimberly-Clark Corporations wound care assets. These assets have been integrated into the Companys existing wound care and wound closure and specialty securement device product lines.
In April 2006, Derma Sciences purchased certain assets and the business of Western Medical, Inc. (Western Medical), a manufacturer and marketer of a line of specialty medical textile compression, support and protective dressing products. These assets have been integrated into the Companys existing wound care product line.
Derma Sciences and its subsidiaries Sunshine Products and Derma Canada are referred to collectively as the Company. The Companys executive offices are located at 214 Carnegie Center, Suite 100, Princeton, New Jersey.
The Company engages in the manufacture, marketing and sale of three dermatological related product lines: wound care, wound closure and specialty securement devices and skin care. In addition, the Company has leveraged its expanding manufacturing capabilities by building a growing private label / original equipment manufacture (OEM) business. The Companys customers consist of various health care agencies and institutions such as nursing homes, hospitals, home healthcare agencies, physicians offices and retail and closed door pharmacies. The Company sells its products principally through distributors servicing these markets in the United States, Canada and select international markets. The Companys principal distribution facilities are located in St. Louis, Missouri and Toronto, Canada. The Companys principal manufacturing facility is located in Toronto, Canada. The Company, through Derma Canada, also maintains a light manufacturing facility in Nantong, China producing labor intensive wound care products.
Company Products and Markets
Wound Care
The Company markets a line of wound care products to doctors, clinics, nursing homes, hospitals and other institutions. The Wound Care line consists of basic and advanced dressings, ointments and sprays designed to manage and treat a wide range of skin conditions from basic burns, skin tears, abrasions and incontinence related skin impairment to chronic non-healing skin ulcerations such as pressure, diabetic and venous ulcers, surgical incisions and serious burns.
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Wound Closure and Specialty Securement Devices
The Company markets a line of wound closure strips, nasal tube fasteners and a variety of catheter fasteners to doctors, clinics, nursing homes, hospitals and other institutions.
Private Label / OEM
The Company manufactures private label wound care and wound closure and specialty securement devices for a number of U.S. and international customers.
Skin Care
The Company markets general purpose and specialized skin care products to nursing homes, hospitals, home healthcare agencies and other institutions. These products include bath sponges, antibacterial skin cleansers, soaps, hair and body washes, lotions, body oil and moisturizers.
The Company has successfully built a base business through sales of its own brand and private label brand commodity products. Prospectively, the Company is focusing its resources on the marketing, sale and distribution of novel higher margined advanced wound care products.
Sales Resources
United States
In the United States, the Company employs a direct sales force and a number of national, regional and local distributors (with their own sales forces) to sell the Companys products. The majority of the Companys sales are made to national, regional and local distributors and large institutional customers who sell the products to end users. Direct sales to end users are not a significant part of the Companys business.
The Companys direct sales force consists of an Executive Vice President Sales, a Vice President Corporate Accounts and three Regional Sales Managers. Company sales employees receive a base salary together with commissions based upon sales and gross profit achievement within their area of responsibility.
Canada
In Canada, the Company employs a Sales Manager, one direct sales representative in Ontario, the most densely populated province, and a manufacturers representative located in British Colombia. Company sales employees receive a base salary together with commissions based upon sales and gross profit achievement within their areas of responsibility. The majority of the Companys Canadian sales are to hospitals pursuant to tender contracts with national, provincial and local buying groups. These institutional contracts are generally exclusive in nature and are awarded for a term of 1 to 5 years. Nursing home, home healthcare, physician office and retail sales are for the most part made through local dealers and government sponsored Community Care Access Centres (CCAC) agencies.
In May 2005, the Company entered into a five year agreement with a Canadian company to serve as the exclusive distributor of its products in Canada. The distributor maintains strategically located distribution centers and over 40 sales representatives throughout Canada. The Company believes the agreement will provide better service to its customers throughout Canada and greater opportunity for sales growth.
Other Foreign Markets
The Companys products are sold throughout the rest of the world through various licensing and distribution agreements. Foreign sales are made principally to Europe and Latin America. Sales made to other foreign markets totaled approximately $1,226,000 in 2006 and $952,000 in 2005.
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Competition
The wound and skin care sectors of the medical products industry are characterized by rapidly evolving technology and intense competition. Many suppliers of competing products are considerably larger and have much greater resources than the Company. In addition, many specialized products companies have formed collaborations with large, established companies to support research, development and commercialization of wound and skin care products which may be competitive with those of the Company. Academic institutions, government agencies and other public and private research organizations are also conducting research activities and may commercialize wound and skin care products on their own or through joint ventures.
In the United States, the Companys basic wound care products compete in a very competitive commodity oriented marketplace with Kendall Tyco, Medical Action and a number of others. In the advanced wound care products marketplace, the Company competes principally with Bristol-Myers Squibb Convatec, Smith & Nephew and Johnson & Johnson. The market for wound closure strips and catheter fasteners is characterized by a wide range of generic competition. The most dominant competitor in the suture strip market is 3M. The Companys skin care products compete in a commodity oriented marketplace with Provon, Chester Laboratories, Calgon Vestal Steris and a number of others.
In Canada, the Companys basic wound care products compete in a very competitive commodity-oriented marketplace with Kendall Tyco, Medicom, Medical Mart, Johnson & Johnson and a number of others. In the advanced wound care products marketplace, the Company competes principally with the same competitors as it competes with in the United States together with a number of domestic generic companies.
The ability of the Company to remain competitive is based on its ability to provide its customers with a broad range of quality products, at a competitive price with superior customer service. The prospective ability to cost effectively develop and or acquire and commercialize new products that provide superior value is an integral component of the Companys ability to stay competitive. The Company believes that the breadth and quality of its existing product lines, the infrastructure in place to cost effectively source and market its products and the skill and dedication of its employees will allow the Company to successfully compete.
Product Sourcing
The Company maintains manufacturing facilities in Toronto, Canada, and Nantong, China. The Toronto and Nantong facilities manufacture the Companys line of basic and advanced wound care and its wound closure-specialty securement device products. The Derma line of wound care, skin care products and the patient bathing sponge are outsourced. A number of basic and advanced wound care products are sourced in semi-finished and finished form directly from suppliers. Derma Canada also serves in a distributor capacity (sourcing finished product directly from suppliers) for a number of medical device products in Canada.
The Company maintains a long-standing network of suppliers for its outsourced products. The majority of the Companys outsourced products utilize readily available components. Accordingly, there are numerous companies capable of manufacturing these products to applicable regulatory standards. Given the availability of other suppliers, as well as the Companys policy regarding maintenance of adequate safety stock levels, the Company does not believe that a temporary interruption in supply or loss of one or more of its suppliers would have a long-term detrimental impact on its operations.
The Nantong facility is ISO 9002 certified. The Toronto facility is ISO 9001 2000/ISO 13485/EN 46001 certified. The Company requires that all of its suppliers conform to the standards set forth in the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations promulgated by the United States FDA and local health agencies.
Patents, Proprietary and Non-Proprietary Technology
The Company has a trademark on the name Derma Sciences in the United States and Dumex in the United States and Canada. A significant number of the Companys products in the United States are trademarked. The Company possesses a number of patented and non-patented formulations and process technologies that provide competitive advantages in the marketplace.
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The Company believes the aforementioned patents, proprietary and non-proprietary technology affords reasonable protection to the Company against the unauthorized copying of the technology embodied in the subject products. However, the specific means whereby these products promote wound healing and skin care are unknown and the chemical and biological processes bearing upon wound healing and skin care are highly complex and subject to a wide variety of influences and stimuli. As such, it is possible that competitors will develop products equal to or superior to those of the Company without infringing upon the Companys intellectual property.
Patent law relating to the scope of claims with respect to wound care products is still evolving and the Companys patent rights are subject to uncertainty. Furthermore, the existence of patent rights does not provide absolute assurance against infringement of these rights. The prosecution and defense of patent claims is both costly and time consuming, regardless of the outcome.
An important component of the Companys growth strategy is to acquire, by purchase or license, both proprietary and non-proprietary wound and skin care technology. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain such technology on acceptable terms, if at all. Future inability to acquire or license wound and skin care technology could have a material adverse effect on the Companys business.
Government Regulation
United States Scope of Regulation
Agencies
The manufacture, distribution and advertising of the Company and its products are subject to regulation by numerous federal and state governmental agencies in the United States. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for enforcement of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, as amended, (FDC Act) which regulates drugs and devices manufactured and distributed in interstate commerce. Many of the Companys products are classified either as over-the-counter drugs or medical devices pursuant to the FDC Act. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) administers the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act) which regulates the advertising of products including over-the-counter drugs and devices. All states have individual laws that resemble the FDC Act and the FTC Act.
Medical Devices
The FDC Act requires that all devices for human use marketed in the United States prior to May 28, 1976 (Pre-amendment Devices) be classified by the FDA, based on recommendations of expert panels, into one of three regulatory classes. Class I products are subject only to the general controls which apply to all devices, irrespective of class. General controls include the registration of manufacturers, record-keeping requirements, labeling requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations.
Class II devices are those for which general controls are not sufficient to ensure safety and effectiveness, and for which enough information exists to develop a standard. These devices are required to meet performance standards established by the FDA. Performance standards may specify materials, construction components, ingredients, labeling and other properties of the device. A standard may also provide for the testing of devices to ensure that different lots of individual products conform to the requirements.
The most restrictive controls are applied to devices placed in Class III. Class III devices are required to have FDA approval for safety and effectiveness before they can be marketed unless the FDA determines that pre-market approval is not necessary. Pre-market approval necessitates the compilation of extensive safety and effectiveness data which is extremely expensive to compile. Approval of Class III devices may require several years.
Devices marketed after May 28, 1976 are considered to be one of two kinds: those that are and those that are not substantially the same as a Pre-amendment Device. Those that are substantially equivalent to a Pre-amendment Device are given the same classification as the equivalent Pre-amendment Device. New devices which are not substantially equivalent to Pre-amendment Devices are automatically placed in Class III thereby requiring pre-market approval.
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All manufacturers are required to give the FDA ninety days notice before they can introduce a device on the market. During the ninety-day period, the FDA will determine whether the device is or is not substantially equivalent to a Pre-amendment Device. If the FDA determines that the device is not substantially equivalent to a Pre-amendment Device, it is automatically placed in Class III and the manufacturer will have to provide the FDA with a Premarket Approval Application (PMA) containing evidence that the device is safe and effective before the device may be commercially distributed to the public. However, the manufacturer may request that the FDA reclassify the device by filing a reclassification petition.
All of the devices currently marketed by the Company, with the exceptions of Sterile Water and Sterile Saline, have been found by the FDA to be substantially equivalent to a Pre-amendment Device and are, therefore, classified in Class I. Sterile Water and Sterile Saline are classified in Class II. Calcium Alginate dressings with antimicrobial silver, which was recently approved by the FDA, is currently unclassified.
Over-the-Counter Drugs
Prescription drugs may be dispensed only on the prescription of a licensed practitioner and must be labeled: Caution: Federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription. In general, a drug is restricted to the prescription class if it is not safe for use except under professional supervision. All drugs having characteristics that do not require prescription dispensing are considered to be over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.
In 1972, the FDA began a comprehensive review of the safety, efficacy, and labeling of all OTC drugs for the purpose of establishing the conditions under which such drugs could be generally recognized as safe, effective, and not misbranded. To facilitate the review, these drug products were grouped into therapeutic classes, and advisory panels were established to review each class. The panels completed their review in 1983, and it remains for the FDA to complete the rulemaking process.
On the basis of the recommendations submitted by the panels, the FDA issues monographs setting forth the conditions under which OTC drugs in each class are deemed to be generally recognized as safe, effective, and not misbranded. Generally, the administrative process includes the publication of a Preliminary, Tentative Final, and Final Monograph. During the rulemaking process, products are placed into one of three categories describing whether a drug is deemed to be generally recognized as safe and effective and not misbranded (Category I), to be not generally recognized as safe and effective or misbranded (Category II), or to lack sufficient data for categorization (Category III). Products that do not comply with general OTC regulations or an applicable Final Monograph are subject to regulatory action. Any OTC drug not in compliance with the content and labeling requirements of a Final Monograph is subject to regulatory action unless it is the subject of an approved new drug application. The FDA has issued a Compliance Policy Guide in which it determined that it would not pursue regulatory action against OTC drugs prior to the adoption of a final regulation unless failure to do so presents a potential public health hazard. Management believes all of the OTC products currently marketed by the Company have been deemed to be generally recognized as safe and effective and not misbranded.
Canada Scope of Regulation
Medical Devices
The Medical Devices Regulations have been established under the authority of the Food and Drugs Act and apply to all medical devices imported and sold in Canada. The Medical Devices Bureau of the Therapeutic Products Directorate is the national authority that monitors and evaluates the safety, effectiveness and quality of diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices in Canada.
On July 1, 1998 the Medical Devices Regulations set forth the requirements governing the sale, importation and advertisement of medical devices in Canada. Regulatory scrutiny is applied in these areas based on risk management principles that classify medical devices into four classes, with Class I representing the lowest risk and Class IV the highest.
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Every medical device imported or sold in Canada, with the exception of Class I medical devices, is required to be licensed prior to being imported or sold. A device license will be issued to the manufacturer of a device if it is determined that the device meets applicable safety and effectiveness requirements. Although Class I devices do not require a license, they are monitored through Establishment Licenses. An Establishment License permits importers, distributors and manufacturers of Class I devices to operate in Canada without using a licensed importer.
As of January 1, 2003, manufacturers of Class II, III and IV devices are required to have a quality system registered to ISO 13485 or ISO 13488 by a registrar recognized by Health Canada. Proof of registration must be submitted with any new license application after January 1, 2003 and with the renewal of existing licenses after November 1, 2003.
Drugs
The Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate of Health Canada is mandated to regulate drugs and the processes used to manufacture drugs. A Drug Establishment License is required for activities such as fabrication, packaging/labeling, importation, distribution, wholesale and testing. Derma Canada last underwent an inspection by the Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate in September, 2004 which occasioned the renewal and subsequent annual renewal of its Drug Establishment License.
Once a drug has been approved, the Therapeutic Products Directorate issues a DIN (Drug Identification Number) which permits the manufacturer to market the drug in Canada. A DIN lets the user know that the product has undergone and passed a review of its formulation, labeling and instructions for use. A drug product sold in Canada without a DIN is not in compliance with Canadian Law.
Registration and Status of Derma Canada Products Sold in United States
Derma Canada has passed inspection by the United States Food and Drug Administration.
Other Foreign Regulatory Authorities
Whether or not FDA approval has been obtained, approval of medical drugs and devices by regulatory authorities in foreign countries must be obtained prior to marketing drugs and devices in such countries. The requirements governing the conduct of clinical trials and product approval vary widely from country to country and the time required for approval may be longer or shorter than that required for FDA approval. Although there are procedures for unified filings for certain European countries, most countries currently maintain their own product approval procedures and requirements.
Other Regulatory Requirements
In addition to the regulatory framework for product approvals, the Company is subject to regulation under state and federal law, including requirements regarding occupational safety, laboratory practices, environmental protection and hazardous substance control, and may be subject to other present and future local, state, federal and foreign regulation.
The Company is also subject to federal, state and foreign laws and regulations adopted for the protection of the environment and the health and safety of employees. Management believes that the Company is in compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards currently in effect and that the cost of compliance with such laws, regulations and standards will not have a material adverse effect on the Company.
U.S. Third Party Reimbursement
In the United States, the Company sells its wound care products to nursing homes, hospitals, home healthcare agencies, retail and closed door pharmacies and similar institutions. The patients at these institutions for whose care the Companys products are purchased often are covered by medical insurance. Accordingly, the Companys customers routinely seek reimbursement for the cost of the Companys wound care products from third party payors such as Medicare, Medicaid, health maintenance organizations and private insurers. The availability of reimbursement from such third party payors is a factor in the Companys sales of wound care products.
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Medicaid is a federally funded program administered by the states. Medicaid insurance is available to individuals who have no Medicare or private health insurance or to individuals who have exhausted their Medicare benefits. Included in the Medicaid insurance coverage are in-patient stays in long term care facilities, hospitalization and drugs.
Medicare is a federally funded program administered by private insurance companies. Medicare insurance generally is available to individuals who have paid social security taxes and are over the age of 65 years. Several of the Companys wound care and fixation products are eligible for Medicare reimbursement.
Federal and state governments, as well as private insurers, will continue their pursuit of programs designed to control or reduce the cost of health care. These cost cutting measures may include reductions in reimbursements and/or increases in mandatory rebates for wound care products. As such, there is uncertainty as to whether, and to what extent, reimbursements for the Companys products will continue to be available.
Employees
The Company maintained 137 full-time and 2 part-time employees at December 31, 2006. Of these employees, 25 are located in the United States, 68 in Canada and 44 in China. The Company considers its employee relations to be satisfactory.
Item 2. Description of Property
The Companys headquarter offices are located in Princeton, New Jersey. The Company leases its headquarters office space, at a rate of $11,857 per month, under a lease that expires in August, 2007. In December 2006, the Company amended and extended the Princeton headquarters lease. As soon as renovations are completed (estimated by mid-2007), the Company will relocate its headquarters to 5,328 square feet of space in the same building (versus the 3,970 presently occupied) at a rate of $15,092 per month under a lease that expires in August 2012. The Company leases 24,000 square feet of office, light manufacturing and warehouse space in St. Louis, Missouri, at a rate of $7,663 per month under a lease that expired in January 2007. This lease was not renewed. This facility had been unoccupied since September 2005. It was previously used to manufacture the Companys skin care product line which is now outsourced. In March 2004, the Company leased a 42,400 square foot warehouse in Fenton, Missouri, at a rate of $17,988 per month, under a lease that expires in March 2009. The Fenton, Missouri, facility serves as the United States distribution center for the Companys products.
Derma Canada leases 45,640 feet of office and manufacturing space, at a rate of $31,885 per month, under a lease that expires in August, 2012 and leases a 20,400 square foot distribution facility, at a rate of $11,300 per month, under a lease that expires in August, 2009. The 20,400 square foot facility formerly served as Derma Canadas distribution facility, a function outsourced commencing in June 2005. This facility is being sublet under a lease that expires in June 2008. In December 2006, the Company leased an additional 15,499 square feet of space adjacent to its Toronto office and manufacturing space, at a rate of $10,600 per month, for additional manufacturing and warehouse space. Simultaneously, the Company, in agreement with the landlord, was released from its lease on 6,068 square feet of non-adjacent property. A subsidiary of Derma Canada also leases 11,400 square feet of office and manufacturing space in Nantong, China, at a rate of $1,040 per month, under a lease that expires in June, 2008.
Management believes that the Companys facilities are adequate to meet its office, manufacturing and distribution requirements for the foreseeable future.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
The Company is not a party to any material litigation.
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Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
The Company did not submit any matter to a vote of shareholders during the fourth quarter, 2006.
Part II
Item 5. Market for Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters and Small Business Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The Common Stock of the Company is traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol DSCI.OB. The Common Stock is also traded on the Boston Stock Exchange under the symbol DMS. The Companys Common Stock commenced trading on May 13, 1994. The following table sets forth the high and low bid prices for the Companys Common Stock at the end of the indicated calendar quarters:
Quarter Ended | High | Low | ||||
2006 | ||||||
March 31, 2006 | $0.84 | $0.45 | ||||
June 30, 2006 | $0.90 | $0.75 | ||||
September 30, 2006 | $0.87 | $0.59 | ||||
December 31, 2006 | $0.90 | $0.66 | ||||
2005 | ||||||
March 31, 2005 | $0.70 | $0.50 | ||||
June 30, 2005 | $0.59 | $0.42 | ||||
September 30, 2005 | $0.78 | $0.52 | ||||
December 31, 2005 | $0.65 | $0.43 |
The stock prices reflect inter-dealer prices without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and may not necessarily represent actual transactions. There is no public market for the Companys preferred stock. As of the close of business on February 28, 2007 there were 1,303 holders of record of the Common Stock. The Company has paid no cash dividends in respect of its Common Stock and does not intend to pay cash dividends in the near future.
Item 6. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition or Plan of Operations
Reference to Consolidated Financial Statements
Managements Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operations should be read in conjunction with the Companys consolidated financial statements and notes to consolidated financial statements set forth in Item 7.
Restatement of Financial Statements
In May 2005, the Company entered into a five-year distribution agreement with a Canadian company to serve as the Companys exclusive distributor in Canada. The Company records revenues at the time product is shipped to the distributor. The distribution agreement requires the Company to pay a distribution fee to the distributor. Prior to October 1, 2006, the Company classified this distribution fee in operating expenses. The Company has since concluded that this fee should be classified as an adjustment to gross sales in arriving at net sales, similar to trade rebates and other adjustments to gross sales. Further, the Company has concluded that the distribution fee should be accrued and expensed at the time of sale. Previously the Company expensed the fee when billed by the distributor to the Company. Accrued distribution fees are recorded as a credit to accounts receivable on the consolidated balance sheet. Previously, accrued distribution fees were recorded in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheet. As a result of the foregoing errors, the Company has restated its financial statements and accompanying notes for the correction of these errors in the application of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. A summary of the restatement impact on the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2005 and on the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2005 is outlined below:
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December 31, 2005 | |||||||||||
As Previously Reported |
As Restated |
Change |
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Selected consolidated balance sheet data: | |||||||||||
Total current assets | $ | 6,409,920 | $ | 6,112,860 | $ | (297,060 | ) | ||||
Total assets | $ | 10,595,246 | $ | 10,298,186 | $ | (297,060 | ) | ||||
Total current liabilities | $ | 3,055,127 | $ | 2,960,931 | $ | (94,196 | ) | ||||
Total liabilities | $ | 3,543,582 | $ | 3,449,386 | $ | (94,196 | ) | ||||
Total shareholders equity | $ | 7,051,664 | $ | 6,848,800 | $ | (202,864 | ) |
The $297,060 adjustment to total current assets and total assets represents incremental accrued distribution fees of $202,864 and a reclassification of $94,196 previously accrued distribution fees. The $94,196 adjustment to total current liabilities and total liabilities represents a reclassification of previously accrued distribution fees from accounts payable to a credit to accounts receivable. The $202,864 restatement to total shareholders equity represents the incremental accrued distribution fee expense of $190,886 together with $11,978 of cumulative translation adjustment associated with the restatement.
Year Ended December 31, 2005 | |||||||||||
As Previously Reported |
As Restated |
Change |
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Selected consolidated statement of operations data: | |||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 23,545,475 | $ | 22,799,640 | $ | (745,835 | ) | ||||
Gross profit | 7,789,422 | 7,043,587 | (745,835 | ) | |||||||
Gross profit percentage | 33.1% | 30.9% | (2.2% | ) | |||||||
Total expenses | 8,698,526 | 8,143,577 | 554,949 | ||||||||
Net loss | $ | (909,104 | ) | $ | (1,099,990 | ) | $ | (190,886 | ) | ||
Loss per common share basic and diluted | $(0.07 | ) | $(0.09 | ) | $(0.02 | ) |
The $745,835 credit to net sales represents the total of the incremental accrued distribution fees of $190,886 together with the reclassification of $554,949 of distribution fee expense that was previously recorded in operating expenses.
All 2005 Management Discussion and Analysis figures have been restated to reflect this restatement.
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Overview of Consolidated Operating Results
The following table highlights the year ended December 31, 2006 versus 2005 operating results:
Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||
2006 |
2005 Restated |
Variance | |||||||
Gross Sales | $ 33,973,676 | $ 27,205,522 | $ 6,768,154 | 24.9 | % | ||||
Sales adjustments | (6,086,285 | ) | (4,405,882 | ) | (1,680,403 | ) | 38.1 | % | |
Net sales | 27,887,391 | 22,799,640 | 5,087,751 | 22.3 | % | ||||
Cost of sales | 18,235,003 | 15,756,053 | 2,478,950 | 15.7 | % | ||||
Gross profit | 9,652,388 | 7,043,587 | 2,608,801 | 37.0 | % | ||||
Gross profit percentage | 34.6 | % | 30.9 | % | |||||
Operating expenses | 8,339,227 | 6,966,037 | 1,373,190 | 19.7 | % | ||||
Goodwill impairment | 200,000 | 910,967 | (710,967 | ) | (78.1 | %) | |||
Interest expense, net | 374,079 | 336,867 | 37,212 | 11.0 | % | ||||
Other income, net | (47,998 | ) | (70,294 | ) | 22,296 | (31.7 | %) | ||
Total expenses | 8,865,308 | 8,143,577 | 721,731 | 8.9 | % | ||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | 787,080 | (1,099,990 | ) | 1,887,070 | - | ||||
Provision for income taxes | 118,341 | - | 118,341 | - | |||||
Net income (loss) | $ 668,739 | $ (1,099,990 | ) | $ 1,768,729 | - |
Gross to Net Sales Adjustments
Gross sales are adjusted for trade rebates, distribution fees (in Canada), Medicaid rebates, returns and allowances and cash discounts to derive net sales. Trade rebates are trued-up monthly based upon an analysis of historical sales subject to rebate and actual rebates received from distributors. The normal rebate cycle is one month. Non-exclusive distributors generally carry one months inventory. The Companys exclusive distributor in Canada normally carries two to three months of inventory. As distributor inventory is depleted via sales, it is replenished via purchases from the Company. Rebates are processed and submitted for credit on a timely basis consistent with distributor sales. If the normal rebate cycle was one-half month less at December 31, 2006, the trade rebate reserve would be overstated by approximately $235,000. If the normal rebate cycle was one month higher at December 31, 2006, the trade rebate reserve would be understated by approximately $470,000. To minimize its cash outflow invested in rebates, distributors generally strive to optimize the rebate credit submission process.
Given the nature of the Companys products and business, there is no external information readily available to further validate the reasonableness of the trade rebate accrual balance. Historical trends of sales subject to rebate and rebates received are evaluated monthly, by distributor, on a 3 month, 6 month and 12 month rolling basis to update the continued reasonableness of the assumptions used to quantify the trade rebate accrual balance. Deviations in the trends resulting, among other causes, from distributors not submitting their rebates on a timely basis are analyzed and factored in determining the required accrual balance.
The Company currently pays its exclusive Canadian distributor a fixed fee of 10% on net sales subject to the fee (as defined) for distribution services in Canada. The distribution fee is accrued each month based on net sales to the distributor times the estimated percentage of distribution fee expense to net sales based on past history. The percentage of distributor fee expense to net sales is re-evaluated quarterly for reasonableness.
Medicaid rebates are accrued monthly based upon recent historical activity and reconciled quarterly based upon receipt of rebate reports from participating state agencies. Returns and allowances and cash discounts are accrued monthly based upon recent historical activity.
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Gross to net sales adjustments comprise the following:
Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
2006 |
2005 Restated |
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Gross Sales | $ 33,973,676 | $ 27,205,522 | ||||
Trade rebates | (4,787,791 | ) | (3,462,953 | ) | ||
Distribution fees | (979,776 | ) | (693,624 | ) | ||
Medicaid rebates | (11,486 | ) | (29,256 | ) | ||
Returns and allowances | (87,101 | ) | (65,731 | ) | ||
Cash discounts | (220,131 | ) | (154,318 | ) | ||
Total adjustments | (6,086,285 | ) | (4,405,882 | ) | ||
Net sales | $ 27,887,391 | $ 22,799,640 |
Trade rebates increased $1,324,838 in 2006 versus 2005 due to the Companys implementing an exclusive third party distribution agreement in the second quarter 2005 for its Canadian business, the continuing growth of rebate intensive U.S. private label sales and the addition of incremental rebates associated with the Western Medical business acquired in April 2006, partially offset by a decrease in the level of sales subject to rebate (contract business) in other areas of the Companys U.S. business. Implementing the third party distribution agreement was responsible for $1,157,710 of the increase as the majority of the Canadian sales represent contract business subject to rebate. The $286,152 increase in distribution fees reflects the higher level of Canadian sales subject to the fee in 2006 versus 2005 (the distribution agreement was implemented in June 2005) coupled with an increase in the contractual fee to 10% effective December 2005 versus the previous 9% fee. A continuing trend towards lower levels of Medicaid reimbursed sales is responsible for the lower level of Medicaid rebates in 2006. The increase in sales returns and allowances in 2006 primarily reflects the increase in sales. The increase in cash discounts in 2006 reflects the growth of sales. Likewise, discounts as a percentage of sales increased slightly in 2006 as a larger portion of the sales growth came from customers that have historically taken advantage of the Companys discount terms.
Rebate Reserve Roll Forward
A roll forward of the trade rebate accruals at December 31, 2006 and 2005 is outlined below:
Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||
Beginning balance - January 1st | $ 1,600,172 | $ 253,815 | ||||
Rebates paid | (4,475,949 | ) | (2,116,596 | ) | ||
Rebates accrued | 4,787,791 | 3,462,953 | ||||
Ending balance - December 31st | $ 1,912,014 | $ 1,600,172 |
The $311,842 net increase in the 2006 trade rebate reserve reflects a $316,578 increase to the Canadian reserve to reflect a change in the underlying assumption used to calculate the rebate amount for certain products and a modest build up of the exclusive distributors inventory and incremental reserve requirements associated with the Western Medical business acquired in April 2006. Partially offsetting these increases was a change from annual to semi-annual payment terms for a large rebate intensive U.S. private label customer and a decrease in the level of sales subject to rebate in other areas of the Companys U.S. business. There has been no other discernable change in the nature of the Companys business as it relates to the accrual and subsequent payment of rebates.
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The ending balance consists of accrued rebates and third party deductions accrued by and paid by the Company that are recorded in accrued liabilities. The ending balance at December 31, 2006 and 2005 consist of the following:
December 31, | ||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||
Accrued rebates | $1,727,558 | $1,404,290 | ||||
Third party deductions recorded in accrued liabilities |
184,456 | 195,882 | ||||
Total | $1,912,014 | $1,600,172 |
Net Sales and Gross Margin
The following table highlights 2006 versus 2005 product line net sales and gross profit:
Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||
2006 |
2005 Restated |
Variance | |||||||
Wound care | $24,367,164 | $ 18,621,069 | $ 5,746,095 | 30.9 | % | ||||
Wound closure-specialty | |||||||||
securement devices | 2,403,019 | 2,676,979 | (273,960 | ) | (10.2 | %) | |||
Skin care | 1,117,208 | 1,501,592 | (384,384 | ) | (25.6 | %) | |||
Total | $27,887,391 | $ 22,799,640 | $ 5,087,751 | 22.3 | % | ||||
Product Line Gross Profit | |||||||||
Wound care | $ 8,431,092 | $ 5,786,967 | $ 2,644,125 | 45 | .7% | ||||
Wound closure-specialty | |||||||||
securement devices | 1,177,687 | 1,358,577 | (180,890 | ) | (13.3 | %) | |||
Skin care | 43,609 | (101,957 | ) | 145,566 | 142.8 | % | |||
Total | $ 9,652,388 | $ 7,043,587 | $ 2,608,801 | 37.0 | % |
Company net sales increased $5,087,751, or 22.3%, in 2006 versus 2005. Canadian net sales decreased $1,273,517, or 10.7%, to $10,680,639 in 2006 from $11,954,156 in 2005. This decrease was driven by the non-recurrence of an estimated $1,685,000 sales benefit related to the sale of inventory on hand to fill the distribution pipeline in conjunction with the appointment of an exclusive third party distributor for Canada in the second quarter 2005 coupled with a sales shortfall of $260,736, partially offset by favorable exchange of $672,219 associated with a 6.5% strengthening of the Canadian dollar. U.S. net sales increased $6,361,268, or 58.7%, to $17,206,752 in 2006 from $10,845,484 in 2005. The increase was driven by the addition of incremental Western Medical sales of $4,980,951 coupled with continued growth of the private label and impregnated gauze dressing businesses, partially offset by the continued decline in skin care sales due to competitive pressure and softening demand for the Derma line of advanced wound care products and wound closure-specialty securement devices. Year end backorders were also a contributing factor to the wound closure-specialty securement device sales shortfall. Excluding Western Medical sales, U.S. sales were up $1,380,317, or 12.7%.
Company gross profit increased $2,608,801, or 37.0%, in 2006 versus 2005. Company gross profit margin percentage increased to 34.6% in 2006 from 30.9% in 2005. Canadian gross profit increased $152,964, or 4.4%, to $3,607,759 in 2006 from $3,454,795 in 2005. The Canadian gross profit margin increased to 33.8% in 2006 from 28.9% in 2005. The improvement in Canadian 2006 gross profit dollars and margin percentage reflects the combined impact of continuing improvement in manufacturing performance, the benefit of lower negotiated basic wound care
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costs and favorable foreign exchange, partially offset by lower sales and the non-recurrence of an estimated $445,000 margin benefit related to the one-time sale of inventory to fill the new Canadian distributors pipeline in the second quarter 2005. U.S. gross profit increased $2,455,837, or 68.4%, to $6,044,629 in 2006 from $3,588,792 in 2005. The gross profit margin percentage increased to 35.1% in 2006 from 33.1% in 2005. The improvement in U.S. gross margin dollars and margin percentage reflects the combined impact of higher sales, favorable product mix and the benefit of lower inter company wound care product costs and third party skin care product costs associated with outsourcing the line in the third quarter 2005. Excluding Western Medical, gross profit increased $353,467, or 9.8%, and the gross profit margin percentage would have been 32.3%.
Wound care sales increased $5,746,095, or 30.9%, in 2006 versus 2005. The increase is attributable to an advanced wound care increase of $2,098,849, or 43.3%. This increase was principally driven by continued growth of the Companys private label sales. Basic wound care sales increased $3,647,246, or 26.5%. This performance reflects incremental Western Medical sales of $4,980,951, incremental Canadian sales of $411,483, or 4.0%, on its continuing business comprised of favorable foreign exchange of $672,219, or 6.5%, coupled with a sales shortfall of $260,736, or 2.5%, partially offset by the non-recurrence of the one-time estimated benefit of $1,685,000 related to implementation of the exclusive distribution agreement in Canada in the second quarter 2005 and lower other (non Western Medical) U.S. sales of $60,187, or 3.3%. The other U.S. sales performance reflects a softening of demand for these products.
Wound care gross profit increased $2,644,125, or 45.7%, in 2006 versus 2005. The gross profit margin percentage increased to 34.6% in 2006 from 31.1% in 2005. The margin dollar increase and improved gross margin percentage reflect the increase in sales and the flow through of lower product costs as a result of continued improvement in the Companys Canadian manufacturing operation and the benefit of lower basic wound care and silver product purchase prices, partially offset by the non-recurrence of an estimated $445,000 margin benefit related to the one-time sale of inventory to fill the new Canadian distributors pipeline in the second quarter 2005.
Wound closure-specialty securement device sales decreased $273,960, or 10.2%, in 2006 versus 2005. The non-recurrence of $64,523 in residual sales of certain catheter fasteners in 2005 associated with the loss of the Companys exclusive distribution agreement for the sale of these products in August 2004 and a softening of demand for these products is principally responsible for the decrease. Year-end backorders were also a contributing factor to the sales shortfall.
Wound closure-specialty securement device gross profit decreased $180,890, or 13.3%, in 2006 versus 2005. The gross profit margin percentage decreased to 49.0% in 2006 from 50.8% in 2005. The decrease in margin dollars reflects lower sales and margin deterioration. The gross margin percentage deterioration is due principally to the combined impact of pricing pressure and higher product costs from the former third party supplier in connection with the transition to in-house manufacture during 2006.
Skin care sales decreased $384,384, or 25.6%, in 2006 versus 2005 due to continuing competitive pressure. Skin care gross profit improved $145,566 to $43,609 in 2006 from a $101,957 gross profit loss in 2005. The main driver for the margin improvement is the non-recurrence of the one-time manufacturing facility closure costs incurred in 2005. The elimination of most of the fixed overhead associated with the former skin care manufacturing facility that closed in August 2005 and outsourcing production to lower cost third parties have allowed the business to operate at slightly above break even in terms of gross profit contribution while the sales continue to decline.
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Operating Expenses
The following table highlights 2006 versus 2005 operating expenses by type:
Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||
2006 |
2005 Restated |
Variance | |||||||
Distribution | $ 706,012 | $1,009,563 | $ (303,551 | ) | (30.1 | %) | |||
Marketing | 640,376 | 416,779 | 223,597 | 53.6 | % | ||||
Sales | 2,143,113 | 1,912,030 | 231,083 | 12.1 | % | ||||
General administrative | 4,849,726 | 3,627,665 | 1,222,061 | 33.7 | % | ||||
Total | $8,339,227 | $6,966,037 | $ 1,373,190 | 19.7 | % |
Operating expenses increased $1,373,190, or 19.7%, to $8,339,227 in 2006 from $6,966,037 in 2005. This increase is partially attributable to an increase of $153,013, or 2.2%, associated with a 6.5% strengthening of the Canadian dollar.
Distribution expense decreased $303,551, or 30.1%, in 2006 versus 2005. Expenses in Canada decreased $340,030 (including $42,789 expense related to exchange) while expenses in the U.S increased $36,479, or 7.3%. Excluding foreign exchange, distribution expense in Canada decreased $382,819, or 75.1%, due principally to discontinuation of most of Canadas distribution functions in connection with implementation of the exclusive distribution agreement in Canada effective June 1, 2005. Post agreement, Canada has maintained a small distribution function to handle inbound receipts and coordinate outbound shipments to the exclusive distributor. The U.S. increase was attributable to incremental ongoing personnel and supply costs associated with integrating Western Medical into the U.S. distribution operation and other one-time Western Medical related transition costs, partially offset by the discontinuation in the third quarter 2005 of compensation related occupancy costs previously charged to distribution in connection with the closure of the Skin Care manufacturing facility in August 2005.
Marketing expense increased $223,597, or 53.6%, in 2006 versus 2005. The increase was principally attributable to higher promotion and product development expense in support of the Companys growth initiatives. Higher compensation (associated with an employee promotion and bonus (there was no bonus in 2005)) and travel, also contributed.
Sales expense increased $231,083, or 12.1%, in 2006 versus 2005. Expenses in Canada increased $69,268 (including $33,939 expense related to exchange) while expenses in the U.S. increased $161,815, or 11.3%. Excluding foreign exchange, sales expense in Canada increased $35,329, or 7.3%, due principally to higher commission and operating expenses to expand sales support activities to improve market visibility and contract compliance, partially offset by cost savings initiatives implemented in 2005 and the non-recurrence of transition related costs associated with implementation of the new exclusive third party distribution agreement in the second quarter 2005. The U.S. increase was attributable to incremental consulting expenses of approximately $104,000 to assist in the integration of the Western Medical business into the Company, higher compensation relating to 2006 bonus expense (there were no bonuses in 2005), the annualized impact of hiring two new sales representatives in the third quarter 2005 and incremental ongoing personnel costs associated with integrating Western Medical into customer service operations, partially offset by lower sales commissions, sample expense and recruiting expenses.
General administrative expense increased $1,222,061, or 33.7%, in 2006 versus 2005. Expenses in Canada increased $88,379 (including $76,285 expense related to exchange) while expenses in the U.S. increased $1,133,682, or 45.6%. Excluding foreign exchange, general administrative expense in Canada increased $12,094, or 1.1%. The increase in Canada reflects higher compensation, bonus (there were none in 2005) and retirement benefit costs, higher travel costs principally to China and in support of new private label opportunities, higher employee stock option expense (recognized beginning in 2006) and higher accounting fees. Offsetting these increases was the benefit of eliminating the customer service function mid-way through 2005, the non-recurrence of transition related expenses associated with implementation of the new exclusive third party distribution agreement in the second quarter 2005, lower employee health benefit costs due to a true-up of the allocation amongst the various company cost centers and
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lower capital tax expense and bank charges associated with reduced borrowing activity in 2006. The U.S. increase of $1,133,682 principally reflects incremental intangible asset amortization expense of $318,750 related to the Western Medical acquisition, bonus of $248,000 (none were paid in 2005), bad debt expense of $118,000, equity based employee and board compensation expense of $91,000, annual compensation and benefit increases of $90,000 and one-time Western Medical transition costs of $69,000, together with higher accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, legal, consulting and investor relations expenses. Partially offsetting these increases were lower insurance costs.
Goodwill Impairment
The Sunshine product line has continued to experience competitive pressure leading to declining sales and gross profit. Despite attempts to improve the financial performance of the line, the Company has been unable to overcome the sales and marketing breadth and product cost advantage held by its larger competitors.
The Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $910,967 in 2005, leaving an implied value of $200,000 for Sunshine goodwill as of December 31, 2005. As a result of the continued deterioration of the product line in 2006, the remaining balance of the goodwill of $200,000 was determined to be impaired and was written-off as of December 31, 2006. Excluding goodwill, management believes the balance of the assets and liabilities related to the product line are fairly valued and recovery is reasonably assured.
The goodwill impairment of $200,000 in 2006 and $910,967 in 2005 have been recorded as a separate line item in the consolidated statement of operations. As the Company purchased the outstanding stock of Sunshine when it acquired the company, the impairment write-downs are non-deductible for tax purposes. Accordingly, no tax benefit has been provided relative to the impairment losses.
Interest Expense
Interest expense increased $37,212, or 11.0%, to $374,079 in 2006 from $336,867 in 2005. Interest expense in Canada decreased $38,325 (net of $6,751 expense related to exchange) while interest expense in the U.S. increased $75,537. The decrease in Canada reflects lower outstanding line of credit and term loan balances in 2006 versus 2005, partially offset by higher interest rates. Canadas outstanding line of credit balance was reduced to zero by the end of June 2005 through use of the one-time positive cash flow generated by implementation of the new distribution agreement. The U.S. increase is due to incremental term loan and promissory note interest and fees related to the Western Medical acquisition in April 2006. These increases were partially offset by lower line of credit interest (despite higher interest rates) due to lower outstanding average balances which, in turn, resulted from improved U.S. cash flow in 2006.
Other Income
Other income decreased $22,296 to $47,998 in 2006 from $70,294 in 2005. The main driver for the decrease was the non-recurrence of a $164,300 gain recorded in the first quarter 2005 associated with a one-time distribution agreement upset fee, partially offset by the favorable settlement of a supplier liability of $64,971 in the first quarter 2006. Lower fixed asset write-offs, higher profit sharing income and other miscellaneous income, partially offset by higher foreign exchange expense in 2006, also contributed.
Income Taxes
The Company recorded a $118,341 provision for income taxes in 2006 relating to operating results for the year ended December 31, 2006 primarily as a result of the continued profitability of the Companys Canadian subsidiary. No provision for income taxes was recorded in the year ended December 31, 2005 due to the net operating loss for the year and available net operating loss carry forwards.
Net Income (Loss)
The Company generated net income of $668,739, or $0.03 per share basic and $0.03 per share diluted, in 2006 compared to a net loss of $1,099,990, or $0.09 loss per share (basic and diluted), in 2005.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Operational Overview
Net sales increased 22.3%, (18.6% adjusted for foreign exchange), as reported and 28.9% excluding the 2005 one-time sales benefit for appointment of an exclusive distributor for Canada in 2006 over 2005. This growth was driven by a sales increase in the U.S. of 58.7%, partially offset by a decrease in Canadian sales of 10.7% (17.7% adjusted for foreign exchange). Sales growth in the U.S. was driven by the addition of incremental Western Medical sales of $4,980,951 (since April 18, 2006) and the continued growth of the private label business. Skin care sales continue to deteriorate in the face of competitive pressure and a reduction of resources allocated to support the line. Sales for the balance of the U.S. product lines were down 3.6% year on year, with softness in the Derma advanced wound care and wound-closure and specialty securement devices being partially offset by growth in the impregnated gauze traditional wound care products. Excluding Western Medical sales, U.S. sales growth was 12.7%. Adjusted for the non-recurrence of an estimated $1,685,000 sales benefit related to the sale of inventory on hand to fill the distribution pipeline in conjunction with the appointment of an exclusive third party distributor for Canada in the second quarter of 2005, sales in Canada increased 4.0% (a decrease of 2.5% adjusted for foreign exchange). This performance is less than recent historical growth rates and reflects a very competitive marketplace for the Companys line of traditional wound care products that make up the majority of Canada sales. Unit volume growth and successful product cost reduction efforts have enabled the Company to remain competitive in an environment of declining prices for its products. The Company continues to focus on contract compliance, exploring opportunities in other market segments (other than its traditional strength in the acute care segment) and working closely with its exclusive distributor to capitalize on sales growth opportunities presented by this relationship.
As expected, the Company continues to realize the benefit of its ongoing manufacturing and sourcing initiatives. Incremental unit volume throughput associated with commencement of manufacturing for several new private label customers is contributing to improved efficiencies in the Companys Canadian manufacturing operation. Notwithstanding the impact of sales pricing and mix on margins, the Company has realized a significant improvement in gross profit dollars and margin percentage in 2006 stemming from lower product costs.
Operating expenses increased 19.7% (17.5% adjusted for foreign exchange) in 2006 over 2005. The increase is attributable to incremental Western Medical costs (intangible asset amortization, planned sales and marketing and one-time integration expenses), non-cash equity based compensation expense commencing in 2006, planned increases in marketing and sales expenses in support of the Companys growth initiatives and higher professional service fees as a result of increasing regulatory requirements. Excluding these expenses, growth in the balance of operating expenses is in line with inflation and continues to be closely monitored.
The Company has reported profitability in 2006. With the addition of the Western Medical business, anticipated Canadian sales improvement, continued growth of the private label business in the U.S. and the introduction of new products coupled with ongoing manufacturing cost reduction initiatives and operating expense management, the Company anticipates being able to continue this trend going forward.
On April 18, 2006, the Company acquired certain assets and assumed the trade payables and the business of Western Medical for $6,500,000 of which $6,000,000 was paid in cash and $500,000 was paid via a three-year promissory note issued to Western Medical by the Company. In addition, the Company incurred a total of $819,052 of transaction costs related to the acquisition. The purchased assets consist of trade receivables, inventory, equipment and certain identifiable intangibles. To fund the purchase, the Company raised $5,803,304 (net of $568,952 in commissions and other offering expenses) from the private sale of 2,655,098 units at $2.40 per unit each unit consisting of four shares of common stock and one five-year warrant to purchase one share of common stock at $1.00 per share. In addition, the placement agent for the units received 754,806 five-year warrants each to purchase one share of common stock at $0.72 per share. The Company also received $1,000,000 in cash from a new three-year term loan that bears interest at prime plus 5% from its U.S. lender through an amendment to its existing three-year revolving credit facility. The amendment amends and restates various loan covenants of the revolving credit facility and increases the revolving credit facility cap from $2,000,000 to $3,500,000.
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Western Medical was a privately held manufacturer and marketer of a line of specialty medical textile compression, support and protective dressing products. In 2005, Western Medical reported audited sales of $6,684,160, gross profit of $2,664,997 and pre-tax income of $838,865. Western Medicals product line is complementary to, and will serve to expand, the Companys existing basic wound care line. The Company anticipates being able to leverage cross selling opportunities presented by the purchase to grow sales. In addition, the Company absorbed Western Medicals business within its existing operating infrastructure incurring only modest incremental cost increases. Both of these initiatives are expected to increase the contribution of the Western Medical product line going forward.
On August 3, 2006, the Company entered into an agreement to sell 2,000,000 shares of its common stock at $0.75 per share for a total selling price of $1,500,000 to an existing shareholder. The shareholder paid $500,000 on August 3, 2006 and the balance due of $1,000,000 with interest on December 5, 2006.
The $500,000 received on August 3, 2006 was used to prepay (as permitted, without penalty) the U.S. term loan entered into in connection with the acquisition of Western Medical in April 2006. The $1,000,000 received on December 5, 2006 was used to repay the balance of the U.S. term loan outstanding and the balance will be used prospectively for general working capital purposes.
In June 2005, in connection with implementation of the new distribution agreement, the Company sub-leased its Canadian distribution center through June 2008 at its existing rates and terms. The sub-lessee has the right to continue leasing the facility after June 2008 on a month-to-month basis with the Companys approval or extend the lease term for up to two additional years. The Companys lease expires August 2009. Total payments under the sub-lease agreement through June 2008 aggregate approximately $360,000.
In June 2005, the Company announced its intention to close its skin care manufacturing facility in St. Louis, Missouri and outsource the facilitys production with a view to reducing overhead and improving cost competitiveness. The facility was closed on schedule at the end of August 2005. In 2005, one-time closure related and ongoing costs of approximately $169,000 consisting of severance, lease costs, inventory write-offs, fixed asset write-offs and post closing maintenance costs were incurred. Ongoing estimated monthly lease and facility maintenance costs of $7,500, net of existing committed lease cost and estimated sub-lease income through lease expiration on January 31, 2007, are being expensed as incurred.
On May 9, 2005 the Company entered into a five-year agreement expiring May 1, 2010 with a Canadian company to serve as the exclusive distributor of its products in Canada. The Company believes that the agreement will provide better service to its customers throughout Canada and greater opportunity for prospective sales and profit growth. In connection with implementing the agreement, the Company sold to the distributor its existing inventory of saleable finished product on hand to initially stock and maintain its distribution pipeline. Other than the one-time sale in May and June 2005 of its existing inventory on hand, which is estimated to represent two to three months sales, prospective sales are expected to resume historical trends affected only by existing market conditions and the growth opportunities inherent in the agreement. In addition, the Company incurred one-time costs consisting of severance and other costs to dismantle its distribution capabilities and sub-lease its distribution warehouse. A summary of the estimated one-time benefit and costs of the agreement recognized in the year ended December 31, 2005 (as restated) is outlined below:
Net Sales | $1,685,000 | |||
Cost of Sales | 1,240,000 | |||
Gross Profit | 445,000 | |||
Expenses | 105,000 | |||
Pretax Income | $ 340,000 |
Further, implementation of the agreement resulted in an estimated one-time positive cash flow benefit of $2,705,000 stemming from lower receivable and inventory requirements going forward and the one-time pretax income benefit of the sale of existing saleable finished product inventory on hand to the distributor.
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On February 8, 2005, the Company closed a private offering of 2,760,000 units at $0.50 per unit, each unit consisting of one share of the Companys common stock and one four-year series G warrant to purchase one share of common stock at a price of $1.05. Total offering proceeds of $1,220,666, net of $159,334 in offering expenses, were used for working capital. The offering was initiated in December 2004. In 2004, the Company sold 1,555,000 units and received offering proceeds of $698,859, net of $78,641 in offering expenses. In 2005, the Company sold 1,205,000 units and received offering proceeds of $521,808, net of $80,692 in offering expenses.
Cash Flow and Working Capital
At December 31, 2006 and 2005, the Company had cash and cash equivalents on hand of $1,285,943 and $1,105,330, respectively. The $180,613 increase reflects net cash provided by operating activities of $1,999,179, net cash used in investing activities of $7,686,691, net cash provided in financing activities of $5,856,236 and cash provided as a result of exchange rate changes of $11,889. The December 31, 2006 cash balance reflects overall improved cash flow due to improving operations and the addition of the Western Medical business which was successfully absorbed into the Company while adding only a modest amount of incremental overhead expense. The increase in cash and cash equivalents is particularly significant given that the December 2005 cash balance was higher than normal due to the timing of receipt of a large Canadian receivable payment at year-end.
Net cash provided by operating activities of $1,999,179 stems from $2,663,215 cash provided from operations (net income plus non cash items), partially offset by $664,036 cash used from the net change in operating assets and liabilities (excluding Western Medical operating assets and liabilities acquired as of the date of acquisition). Higher receivables, partially offset by a decrease in inventory and higher accounts payable and accrued expenses, were the main drivers behind the net change in ongoing operating assets and liabilities. The 2006 increase in receivables principally reflects the growing private label and Western Medical (post acquisition) sales and the fact that the 2005 year-end balance was unusually low due to receipt of a large payment at year-end. The increase in accounts payable principally reflects an increase in the level of inventory procurement activity to support the ongoing Western Medical business (post acquisition), an increase in the level of operating expenses in support of product development initiatives and higher professional service fees at year-end 2006. The decrease in inventory reflects the post acquisition reduction of Western Medical inventory as the inventory was integrated into the Companys supply chain along with planned reductions in certain products to better balance inventory on hand with demand. In addition, at 2006 year-end the quantity of inventory on hand for some products was temporarily lower than normal due to unexpected increases in sales and production delays caused by the equipment and facility improvement activities underway at the Companys manufacturing operation in Canada. The increase in accrued liabilities is attributable to bonus accruals.
Net cash used in investing activities of $7,686,691 reflects funds used for the acquisition of Western Medical of $6,000,000 together with capitalized business acquisition related expenses of $769,675. In addition, $931,968 was expended principally on purchases of equipment at the Companys manufacturing operation in Canada to expand manufacturing capability in response to an increase in private label business and to bring the manufacture of the Companys wound closure-specialty securement device line of products in-house. Both of these initiatives are anticipated to generate an above average long term return on investment.
Net cash provided in financing activities of $5,856,236 reflects cash received of $7,281,829, net of offering expenses of $590,407 from the private sale of common stock and warrants together with term loan proceeds of $1,000,000 from the Companys U.S. lender, partially offset by Western Medical asset purchase related deferred financing costs of $48,722, together with the use of available funds to pay down the Companys outstanding line of credit balance by $1,080,561, pre-pay the $1,000,000 U.S. term loan and make other regularly scheduled debt repayments of $296,310.
Working capital increased $2,616,120, or 83.0%, at December 31, 2006 to $5,768,049 from $3,151,929 at December 31, 2005. The increase is principally attributable to the net working capital acquired as part of the Western Medical asset purchase and the net proceeds from the sale of stock in the second half of 2006 and improving operating performance. Working capital of this magnitude is considered sufficient to support ongoing operations.
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Financing Arrangements
In December 2006, the Company renewed its annual revolving credit facility agreement with its Canadian lender for a maximum principal amount of $430,000 ($500,000 Canadian). Maximum potential advances under the agreement at December 31, 2006 were $430,000. Advances outstanding against the agreement were zero at December 31, 2006, leaving $430,000 available for borrowing.
In addition, the Canadian lender has granted Derma Sciences Canada Inc. a $644,000 ($750,000 Canadian) non-revolving term line of credit to finance equipment purchases and equipment upgrades to Derma Sciences Canada Inc.s manufacturing facility. Advances against the line are limited to 75% of the actual cost of the capital expenditure. Interest on outstanding advances is payable monthly in arrears at prime (as defined), plus 1.25%. Each advance shall be amortized and repaid over sixty months. Prepayment of advances in whole or in part are not permitted during the eighteen months following initial disbursement. Prepayment thereafter is permitted in whole or once per annum in part with thirty days written notice and payment of the greater of the following premium: (i) 3% of the principal amount prepaid; or (ii) three months interest on such principal at the loan interest rate in effect on the date prepayment is made. As of December 31, 2006, there were no outstanding advances against the line.
On April 18, 2006 the Company entered into an amended three-year revolving credit facility agreement with its U.S. lender for a maximum principal amount of $3,500,000. Maximum potential advances under the agreement at December 31, 2006 were $2,860,000. Advances outstanding against the line were zero at December 31, 2006, leaving an additional $2,860,000 available for borrowing.
Prospective Assessment
The Companys objective is to continue to grow sales and gross profit in 2007. Beginning in 2005, the Company expanded its product development efforts. As a result of these efforts, the Company launched one new product in late 2006 and plans to launch additional new products in 2007. The April 2006 acquisition of the Western Medical business has had to date, and is expected to continue to have, a positive impact on the Companys U.S. business going forward. Growth of the Companys private label business is anticipated to continue as the existing business expands and new customers are brought on board. Plans are in place to better leverage existing opportunities in the Companys basic and advanced wound care lines in the U.S. by working more closely with several key existing and potential new customers to increase business. In Canada, the exclusive distribution agreement continues to represent an opportunity for sales growth. In addition, in 2006 the Company renewed a five-year basic wound care supply agreement with a major Canadian buying group.
The Company plans to build upon its recent success in the area of product cost savings. Higher throughput and improved operational efficiencies are expected to lower the Companys overall internal cost of manufacturing going forward. The plan to bring the manufacture of the Companys wound closure-specialty securement device line in-house at a savings versus existing third party sourced product costs is complete. The Company also anticipates realizing incremental savings in 2007 as the percentage of China sourced product sterilized in China increases. Subject to commodity driven cotton prices and fluctuations in foreign exchange, the Company anticipates continuing to build on its successful relationships in China to keep its basic wound care costs competitive.
Given the recent Western Medical acquisition and planned growth over the foreseeable future, the Company is presently re-evaluating its personnel and infrastructure requirements needed to support the business going forward. Increases in personnel are anticipated in order to execute and manage planned business growth. In the area of information technology, the Company is presently is in the midst of a two to three year program to upgrade its capabilities. In addition, as a non-accelerated filer (as defined by the SEC), the Company is required to be in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations as of December 31, 2007. The Company is closely monitoring its requirements under Sarbanes-Oxley and will incur incremental one-time costs to comply during 2007 and through the first quarter 2008, with modest ongoing incremental cost thereafter. Steps will continue to be taken to monitor operating expenses and to limit spending in this area to that necessary to support existing operations.
Going forward, capital expenditures will continue to be limited to those projects capable of generating an acceptable level of return and those necessary to support ongoing operations. The Company plans to continue to closely monitor inventory levels with the objective of properly balancing customer service requirements while minimizing its investment in inventory wherever possible.
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The Company believes that available funds from operations and available lines of credit will be sufficient to satisfy the Companys foreseeable liquidity requirements through the next twelve months. In addition, the Company will continue to evaluate external opportunities to leverage its core capabilities for growth.
The Common Stock of the Company is traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol DSCI.OB. The Common stock is also traded on the Boston Stock Exchange under the symbol DMS. The Company has paid no cash dividends in respect of its Common Stock and does not intend to pay cash dividends in the near future.
Additional Financial Information
Forward Looking Statements
Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Companys confidence, strategies, expectations about new or existing products, technologies, opportunities, market demand or acceptance of new or existing products are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These uncertainties include, but are not limited to, product demand and market acceptance risk, impact of competitive products and prices, product development, commercialization or technological delays or difficulties, and trade, legal, social, financial and economic risks.
Critical Accounting Policies
Estimates and assumptions are required in the determination of sales deductions for trade rebates, sales incentives, discounts and allowances. Significant estimates and assumptions are also required in determining the appropriateness of amortization periods for identifiable intangible assets, the potential impairment of goodwill and the valuation of inventory. Some of these judgments can be subjective and complex and, consequently, actual results may differ from these estimates. For any individual estimate or assumption made by the Company, there may also be other reasonable estimates or assumptions. The Company believes, however, that given current facts and circumstances, it is unlikely that applying any such other reasonable judgment would cause a material adverse effect on the consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows for the periods presented. The Companys most critical accounting policies are described below.
Revenue Recognition and Adjustments to Revenue
Revenue is recognized when product is shipped and title passes to the customer and collectability is reasonably assured. When the Company recognizes revenue from the sale of its products, it simultaneously adjusts revenue for estimated trade rebates and distribution fees (in Canada). A trade rebate represents the difference between the invoice price to the wholesaler and the indirect customers contract price. These rebates are estimated based on historical experience, estimated future trends, estimated customer inventory levels, current contract sales terms with wholesale and indirect customers and other competitive factors. The Company pays its exclusive Canadian distributor a fixed fee based on sales subject to the fee (as defined) for distribution services in Canada. The distribution fee is accrued monthly based on the estimated percentage of distribution fee expense to net sales. If the assumptions used to calculate these rebates and fees do not appropriately reflect future activity, the Companys financial position, results of operations and cash flows could be impacted. The Company continually monitors the factors that influence these rebates and makes adjustments as necessary.
Goodwill
At December 31, 2006, the Company had $2,441,542 of goodwill relating to the Western Medical acquisition in April 2006. The goodwill is included in the wound care segment for reporting purposes. The Company tests goodwill for impairment in the fourth quarter of each year or when impairment indicators are present. The process of evaluating the potential impairment of goodwill is highly subjective and requires significant judgments and assumptions in estimating future cash flows to determine the fair value of each reporting unit. These assumptions include future growth rates, discount factors, future tax rates and other factors. The Companys cash flow forecasts are
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based on assumptions that are consistent with the plans and estimates used to manage the underlying business. In addition, the Company makes certain judgments about allocating shared assets to the balance sheet for this segment. If the expected cash flows are not realized, impairment losses may be recorded in the future. As discussed in Note 6 of the Companys financial statements, in 2006 and 2005 the Company recorded goodwill impairment charges of $200,000 and $910,967, respectively, related to Sunshine Products goodwill.
Inventory
The Company writes down the value of inventory by the estimate of the difference between the cost of the inventory and its net realizable value. The estimate takes into account projected sales of the inventory on hand and the age of the inventory in stock. If actual future demand or market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, additional inventory write-downs may be required. The provision for the write-down of inventory is recorded in cost of sales.
Stock-Based Compensation
Effective January 1, 2006 the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123R, Share-Based Payment (SFAS 123R), which revises SFAS 123 Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (SFAS 123) and supercedes Accounting Principles Board Opinion 25 Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees. Under APB 25, the Company used the intrinsic value method for employee stock options and did not record any expense because option exercise prices equaled the market value at the date of grant. SFAS 123R requires that new, modified and unvested share-based payment transactions with employees, such as grants of stock options and restricted stock, be recognized in the financial statements based on their fair value at the grant date and recognized as compensation expense over their vesting periods. The Company estimates the fair value of stock options as of the date of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model and restricted stock based on the quoted market price. The Company adopted SFAS 123R using the modified prospective method and, accordingly, prior period financial statements were not revised. The Company recognized stock-based employee compensation of $211,756 in the year ended December 31, 2006 under SFAS 123R. Assuming compensation expense had been determined based on the fair value at the grant date for all awards to employees, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model consistent with the provisions of SFAS 123 and SFAS 123R, and amortized ratably over the vesting period, instead of the intrinsic value method under APB 25, the Company would have recorded compensation expense of $1,186,530 for the year ended December 31, 2005.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In July 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes: an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty involved in the recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48 requires that the Company recognize in the financial statements the impact of a tax position, if that position is more likely than not of being sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the position. The provisions of FIN 48 are effective as of the beginning of the Companys 2007 fiscal year, with the cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle recorded as an adjustment to opening retained earnings. The Company does not expect the adoption of FIN 48 to have a material effect on its financial condition or results of operations.
Factors Affecting Future Prospects
The potential increase in
common shares due to the conversion, exercise or vesting of outstanding derivative securities
may have a depressive effect upon the market value of the Companys shares.
Up to 15,773,032 shares of the Companys common stock are potentially issuable upon the conversion, exercise or vesting of outstanding convertible preferred stock, warrants, options and restricted stock awards (derivative securities). The shares of common stock potentially issuable upon conversion, exercise or vesting of derivative securities are substantial compared to the 25,258,335 shares of common stock currently outstanding.
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Earnings per share relative to the Companys common stock, as and when generated, will be calculated assuming the issuance of all dilutive derivative securities. Earnings per share of common stock will be substantially diluted by the existence of these derivative securities regardless of whether they are converted, exercised or issued. This dilution of earnings per share could have a depressive effect upon the market value of the Companys common stock.
The Company has generated only nominal income and it cannot guarantee future profitability.
The Company earned net income of $668,739 in 2006, $22,241 in 2003, $61,368 in 2002 and $192,398 in 2001 and incurred losses of $1,099,990 in 2005, $2,338,693 in 2004, $2,581,337 in 2000 and $2,998,919 in 1999. At December 31, 2006, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $13,417,281. Although the Company achieved profitability in 2006, 2003, 2002 and 2001, the Company cannot offer any assurance that it will be able to generate sustained or significant earnings.
The Companys stock price has been volatile and this volatility is likely to continue.
Historically, the market price of the Companys common stock has been volatile. The high and low prices for the years 2001 through 2006 are set forth in the table below:
Derma Sciences, Inc.Trading
Range Common Stock |
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Year | Low | High | ||||
2001 | $0.22 | $0.80 | ||||
2002 | $0.35 | $0.85 | ||||
2003 | $0.35 | $2.30 | ||||
2004 | $0.43 | $1.90 | ||||
2005 | $0.42 | $0.78 | ||||
2006 | $0.45 | $0.90 |
Events that may affect the Companys common stock price include:
| Quarter to quarter variations in its operating results; |
| Changes in earnings estimates by securities analysts; |
| Changes in interest rates or other general economic conditions; |
| Changes in market conditions in the wound care and skin care industries; |
| The introduction of new products either by the Company or by its competitors; and |
| The loss of a major customer. |
Although all publicly traded securities are subject to price and volume fluctuations, it is likely that the Companys common stock will experience these fluctuations to a greater degree than the securities of more established and better capitalized organizations.
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The Company has not paid, and is unlikely to pay in the near future, cash dividends on its securities.
The Company has never paid any cash dividends on its common or preferred stock and does not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. The payment of dividends by the Company will depend on its future earnings, financial condition and such other business and economic factors as the Companys management may consider relevant.
The Companys foreign operations are essential to its economic success and are subject to various unique risks.
The Companys future operations and earnings will depend to a large extent on the results of its operations in Canada and its ability to maintain a continuous supply of basic wound care products from its operations and suppliers in China. While the Company does not envision any adverse change to operations in Canada and China, adverse changes to these operations, as a result of political, governmental, regulatory, economic, exchange rates, labor, logistical or other factors, could have an adverse effect on the Companys future operating results.
The rate of reimbursement for the purchase of the Companys products by government and private insurance is subject to change.
Sales of several of the Companys wound care products depend partly on the ability of its customers to obtain reimbursement for the cost of its products from government health administration agencies such as Medicare and Medicaid. Both government health administration agencies and private insurance firms continuously seek to reduce healthcare costs. These cost reduction efforts may adversely affect both the eligibility of the Companys products for reimbursement and the rate of reimbursement. Although management believes that reimbursement policies relative to the Companys products will remain stable for the foreseeable future, it can offer no assurance that the Companys products will continue to be eligible for reimbursement indefinitely or that the rate of reimbursement will not be reduced.
The Companys success may depend upon its ability to protect its patents and proprietary technology.
The Company owns patents, both in the United States and abroad, for several of its products, and relies upon the protection afforded by its patents and trade secrets to protect its technology. The Companys success may depend upon its ability to protect its intellectual property. However, the enforcement of intellectual property rights can be both expensive and time consuming. Therefore, the Company may not be able to devote the resources necessary to prevent infringement of its intellectual property. Also, the Companys competitors may develop or acquire substantially similar technologies without infringing the Companys patents or trade secrets. For these reasons, the Company cannot be certain that its patents and proprietary technology will provide it with a competitive advantage.
If members of the Companys management and their affiliates were to exercise all warrants and options held by them, and if substantially all of the restricted stock awards were granted to members of management and were to vest, members of management and their affiliates could acquire a majority of the voting stock of the Company.
The executive officers and directors of the Company, together with institutions with which they are affiliated, own substantial amounts of the Companys common stock, together with outstanding options and warrants to purchase the Companys common stock. In addition, the Company has adopted, and its shareholders have approved, a restricted stock plan pursuant to which the Companys outside directors and executive officers may be awarded up to 2,500,000 shares of restricted stock. Outside directors have been awarded to date 175,000 shares of restricted common stock that have not yet vested. Depending upon the warrants and options exercised by outside investors, if directors and
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affiliates were to exercise their options and warrants, and if additional shares of restricted stock are awarded to the Companys directors and executive officers and such awards vest, members of management and their affiliates could obtain a majority of the Companys voting stock. As a result, these officers, directors and affiliates of the Company would be in a position to significantly influence the strategic direction of the Company, the composition of its board of directors and the outcome of fundamental transactions requiring shareholder approval.
Government regulation plays a significant role in the Companys ability to acquire and market products.
Government regulation by the United States Food and Drug Administration and similar agencies in other countries is a significant factor in the development, manufacturing and marketing of many of the Companys products and in the Companys acquisition or licensing of new products. Complying with government regulations is often time consuming and expensive and may involve delays or actions adversely impacting the marketing and sale of the Companys current or future products.
Approximately half of the Companys products are manufactured by third party manufacturers.
Approximately one half of the Companys products are manufactured by third party manufacturers. One manufacturer produces advanced wound care products which account for about ten percent of the Companys sales. Each of the Companys other manufacturers produces products that individually account for less than ten percent of the Companys sales.
Management considers the Companys relationships with its third party manufacturers to be excellent. Although there are several manufacturers potentially available for each of the Companys products, if a current manufacturer were unable or unwilling to continue to manufacture the Companys products, distribution and sales of the affected products could be delayed for the period necessary to secure a replacement.
Competitors could invent products superior to those of the Company and cause its products and technology to become obsolete.
The Company operates in an industry where technological developments occur at a rapid pace. The Company competes with a large number of established companies and institutions many of which have more capital, larger staffs and greater expertise than the Company. The companies with which the Company competes include Bristol Myers Squibb-Convatec, Smith & Nephew, Johnson & Johnson, 3M, Kendall, Hermitage, Medical Action, Cyprus, DeRoyal, Provon, Calgon Vestal-Steris, Chester Laboratories, Medicom and Medical Mart, together with a number of smaller companies. The Companys competitors currently manufacture and distribute a variety of products that are in many respects comparable to those of the Company. While management has no specific knowledge of products under development by the Companys competitors, it is possible that these competitors may develop technologies and products that are more effective than any the Company currently has. If this occurs, any of the Companys products and technology affected by these developments could become obsolete.
Although the Company is insured, any material product liability claims could adversely affect its business.
The Company sells over-the-counter products and medical devices and is exposed to the risk of lawsuits claiming alleged injury caused by its products. Among the grounds for potential claims against the Company are injuries due to alleged product inefficacy and injuries resulting from infection due to allegedly non-sterile products. Although the Company carries product liability insurance with limits of $1.0 million per occurrence and $2.0 million aggregate with $5.0 million in umbrella coverage, this insurance may not be adequate to reimburse the Company for
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all damages that it could suffer as a result of successful product liability claims. No material product liability claim has ever been made against the Company and management is not aware of any pending product liability claims. However, a successful material product liability suit could adversely affect the Companys business.
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Item 7. Consolidated Financial Statements
(1) The Companys previously issued financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2005 have been restated for the correction of errors related to the accounting for an exclusive distribution agreement in Canada. The restatement is more fully described in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and
Board of Directors
Derma Sciences, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Derma Sciences, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2006, and the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders equity and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Companys internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Derma Sciences, Inc. and Subsidiaries at December 31, 2006, and their consolidated results of operations and cash flows for the year then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company changed its method of accounting for stock-based compensation effective January 1, 2006.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
March
30, 2007
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and
Board of Directors
Derma Sciences, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Derma Sciences, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2005 and the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders equity and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Derma Sciences, Inc. and Subsidiaries at December 31, 2005, and their consolidated results of operations and cash flows for the year then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
As discussed in Note 1, the Company has restated its consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2005.
/s/ J.H. Cohn LLP
Roseland, New Jersey
February 24, 2006, except for Note 1, as to which the date is March 22, 2007
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Consolidated Balance Sheets | |||||
December 31, | |||||
2006 | 2005 | ||||
ASSETS | (Restated) | ||||
Current Assets | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 1,285,943 | $ 1,105,330 | |||
Accounts receivable, net | 2,270,552 | 928,579 | |||
Inventories | 4,678,107 | 3,868,663 | |||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 279,864 | 210,288 | |||
Total current assets | 8,514,466 | 6,112,860 | |||
Equipment and improvements, net | 4,133,595 | 3,385,862 | |||
Goodwill | 2,441,542 | 200,000 | |||
Other intangible assets, net | 3,197,365 | 299,776 | |||
Other assets, net | 218,953 | 299,688 | |||
Total Assets | $ 18,505,921 | $ 10,298,186 | |||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY | |||||
Current Liabilities | |||||
Line of credit borrowings | - | $ 1,080,561 | |||
Current maturities of long-term debt | 338,155 | 285,945 | |||
Accounts payable | 1,645,575 | 1,102,866 | |||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 762,687 | 491,559 | |||
Total current liabilities | 2,746,417 | 2,960,931 | |||
Long-term debt | 546,268 | 388,473 | |||
Other long-term liabilities | 106,900 | 99,982 | |||
Deferred tax liability | 128,324 | | |||
Total Liabilities | 3,527,909 | 3,449,386 | |||
Shareholders Equity | |||||
Convertible preferred stock, $.01 par value; 11,750,000 shares | |||||
authorized; issued and outstanding: 2,280,407 at December 31, 2006 | |||||
and 2005 (liquidation preference of $4,210,231 at December 31, 2006) | 22,804 | 22,804 | |||
Common stock, $.01 par value, 50,000,000 and 30,000,000 shares | |||||
authorized at December 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively; | |||||
issued and outstanding: 24,906,160 shares at December 31, 2006 and | 249,062 | 122,858 | |||
12,285,768 shares at December 31, 2005 | |||||
Additional paid-in capital | 27,272,440 | 19,905,059 | |||
Accumulated other comprehensive income - | |||||
cumulative translation adjustments | 850,987 | 884,099 | |||
Accumulated deficit | (13,417,281 | ) | (14,086,020 | ) | |
Total Shareholders Equity | 14,978,012 | 6,848,800 | |||
Total Liabilities and Shareholders Equity | $ 18,505,921 | $ 10,298,186 | |||
See accompanying consolidated notes.
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Consolidated Statements of Operations | |||||
Year Ended December 31, | |||||
2006 | 2005 | ||||
(Restated) | |||||
Net Sales | $ 27,887,391 | $ 22,799,640 | |||
Cost of sales | 18,235,003 | 15,756,053 | |||
Gross Profit | 9,652,388 | 7,043,587 | |||
Operating expenses | 8,339,227 | 6,966,037 | |||
Goodwill impairment | 200,000 | 910,967 | |||
Total operating expenses | 8,539,227 | 7,877,004 | |||
Interest expense | 374,079 | 336,867 | |||
Other income, net | (47,998 | ) | (70,294 | ) | |
Total Expenses | 8,865,308 | 8,143,577 | |||
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes | 787,080 | (1,099,990 | ) | ||
Provision for income taxes | 118,341 | | |||
Net Income (Loss) | $ 668,739 | $ (1,099,990 | ) | ||
Income (loss) per common share basic | $ 0.03 | $ (0.09 | ) | ||
Income (loss) per common share diluted | $ 0.03 | $ (0.09 | ) | ||
Shares used in computing income (loss) per common share basic | 20,591,085 | 12,216,804 | |||
Shares used in computing income (loss) per common share diluted | 24,409,760 | 12,216,804 | |||
See accompanying consolidated notes.
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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders Equity | |||||||||||||||||
Preferred Shares Issued |
Common Shares Issued |
Convertible Preferred Stock |
Common Stock |
Additional Paid-In Capital |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) |
Accumulated Deficit |
Total Shareholders Equity |
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Balance, December 31, 2004 | 2,280,407 | 11,079,007 | $ 22,804 | $ 110,790 | $19,371,225 | $699,960 | $(12,986,030 | ) | $ 7,218,749 | ||||||||
Net loss | (1,099,990 | ) | (1,099,990 | ) | |||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment | 184,139 | 184,139 | |||||||||||||||
Comprehensive loss total | (915,851 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock in | |||||||||||||||||
private placement, net of issuance | |||||||||||||||||
costs of $80,692 | 1,205,000 | 12,050 | 509,758 | 521,808 | |||||||||||||
Adjustment of shares issued and issuable | |||||||||||||||||
in connection with acquisition | 1,761 | 18 | (18 | ) | |||||||||||||
Employee stock option expense | 24,094 | 24,094 | |||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2005 (Restated) | 2,280,407 | 12,285,768 | $ 22,804 | $ 122,858 | $19,905,059 | $884,099 | $(14,086,020 | ) | $ 6,848,800 | ||||||||
Net income | 668,739 | 668,739 | |||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment | (33,112 | ) | (33,112 | ) | |||||||||||||
Comprehensive income - total | 635,627 | ||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock in | |||||||||||||||||
private placements, net of issuance | |||||||||||||||||
costs of $590,407 | 12,620,392 | 126,204 | 7,155,625 | 7,281,829 | |||||||||||||
Employee stock option expense | 211,756 | 211,756 | |||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2006 | 2,280,407 | 24,906,160 | $ 22,804 | $ 249,062 | $27,272,440 | $850,987 | $(13,417,281 | ) | $14,978,012 | ||||||||
See accompanying consolidated notes.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | |||||||||||||||||
Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | ||||||||||||||||
(Restated) | |||||||||||||||||
Operating Activities | |||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ 668,739 | $(1,099,990 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net | |||||||||||||||||
cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||||||||
Depreciation of equipment and improvements | 611,229 | 490,274 | |||||||||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 402,411 | 84,136 | |||||||||||||||
Amortization of deferred financing costs | 86,234 | 71,598 | |||||||||||||||
Provision for bad debts and rebates | 305,825 | 1,196,504 | |||||||||||||||
Provision for cash discounts and sales returns | 24,500 | | |||||||||||||||
Provision for distribution fee | 4,096 | 282,394 | |||||||||||||||
Provision for inventory obsolescence | 73,497 | 289,946 | |||||||||||||||
Goodwill impairment | 200,000 | 910,967 | |||||||||||||||
Loss on disposal of equipment | 19,624 | 65,753 | |||||||||||||||
Deferred rent expense | 6,934 | 39,037 | |||||||||||||||
Compensation charge for employee stock options | 181,494 | 24,094 | |||||||||||||||
Compensation charge for restricted stock | 30,262 | | |||||||||||||||
Gain on settlement of accounts payable | (64,971 | ) | | ||||||||||||||
Deferred tax provision | 113,341 | | |||||||||||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable | (1,197,229 | ) | 159,163 | ||||||||||||||
Inventories | 252,488 | 808,849 | |||||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (83,997 | ) | (11,412 | ) | |||||||||||||
Other assets | 43,245 | (84,956 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Accounts payable | 65,125 | (157,491 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 256,332 | (118,208 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Other long-term liabilities | | 7,356 | |||||||||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 1,999,179 | 2,958,014 | |||||||||||||||
Investing Activities | |||||||||||||||||
Acquisition of Western Medical, Inc. assets | (6,000,000 | ) | | ||||||||||||||
Costs of acquiring Western Medical, Inc. | (769,675 | ) | (49,376 | ) | |||||||||||||
Purchase of equipment and improvements | (931,968 | ) | (223,754 | ) | |||||||||||||
Proceeds from sale of equipment | 14,952 | 34,460 | |||||||||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (7,686,691 | ) | (238,670 | ) | |||||||||||||
Financing Activities | |||||||||||||||||
U.S. term loan proceeds | 1,000,000 | | |||||||||||||||
Net change in bank line of credit | (1,080,561 | ) | (1,682,388 | ) | |||||||||||||
Deferred financing costs | (48,722 | ) | (116,590 | ) | |||||||||||||
Long-term debt repayments | (1,296,310 | ) | (445,919 | ) | |||||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of stock, net of issuance costs | 7,281,829 | 521,808 | |||||||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 5,856,236 | (1,723,089 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | 11,889 | 62,567 | |||||||||||||||
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 180,613 | 1,058,822 | |||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | |||||||||||||||||
Beginning of year | 1,105,330 | 46,508 | |||||||||||||||
End of year | $ 1,285,943 | $ 1,105,330 | |||||||||||||||
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: | |||||||||||||||||
Issuance of promissory note in connection with acquisition of | |||||||||||||||||
Western Medical, Inc. (see Note 2) | $ 500,000 | | |||||||||||||||
Cash paid during the year for: | |||||||||||||||||
Interest | $ 297,720 | $ 291,209 | |||||||||||||||
See accompanying consolidated notes.
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
1. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Derma Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the Company) are full line providers of wound care, wound closure and specialty securement devices and skin care products. The Company markets its products principally through independent distributors servicing the long-term care, home health and acute care markets in the United States, Canada and other select international markets. The Companys U.S. distribution facility is located in St. Louis, Missouri, while the Companys Canadian distribution facility is located in Toronto. The Company has manufacturing facilities in Toronto, Canada and Nantong, China.
Restatement of Financial Statements
In May 2005, the Company entered into a five-year distribution agreement with a Canadian company to serve as the Companys exclusive distributor in Canada (see Note 19). Prior to October 1, 2006, the Company classified this distribution fee in operating expenses. The Company has since concluded that this fee should be classified as an adjustment to gross sales in arriving at net sales, similar to trade rebates and other adjustments to gross sales. Further, the Company has concluded that the distribution fee should be accrued and expensed at the time of sale. Previously the Company expensed the fee when billed by the distributor to the Company. Accrued distribution fees are recorded as a credit to accounts receivable on the consolidated balance sheet. Previously, accrued distribution fees were recorded in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheet. As a result of the foregoing errors, the Company has restated its financial statements and accompanying notes for the correction of these errors in the application of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. A summary of the restatement impact on the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2005 and on the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2005 is outlined below:
December 31, 2005 | |||||||||||
As Previously Reported |
As Restated |
Change |
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Selected consolidated balance sheet data: | |||||||||||
Total current assets | $ | 6,409,920 | $ | 6,112,860 | $ | (297,060 | ) | ||||
Total assets | $ | 10,595,246 | $ | 10,298,186 | $ | (297,060 | ) | ||||
Total current liabilities | $ | 3,055,127 | $ | 2,960,931 | $ | (94,196 | ) | ||||
Total liabilities | $ | 3,543,582 | $ | 3,449,386 | $ | (94,196 | ) | ||||
Total shareholders equity | $ | 7,051,664 | $ | 6,848,800 | $ | (202,864 | ) |
The $297,060 adjustment to total current assets and total assets represents incremental accrued distribution fees of $202,864 and a reclassification of $94,196 previously accrued distribution fees. The $94,196 adjustment to total current liabilities and total liabilities represents a reclassification of previously accrued distribution fees from accounts payable to a credit to accounts receivable. The $202,864 restatement to total shareholders equity represents the incremental accrued distribution fee expense of $190,886 together with $11,978 of cumulative translation adjustment associated with the restatement.
Year Ended December 31, 2005 | |||||||||||
As Previously Reported |
As Restated |
Change |
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Selected consolidated statement of operations data: | |||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 23,545,475 | $ | 22,799,640 | $ | (745,835 | ) | ||||
Gross profit | 7,789,422 | 7,043,587 | (745,835 | ) | |||||||
Total expenses | 8,698,526 | 8,143,577 | 554,949 | ||||||||
Net loss | $ | (909,104 | ) | $ | (1,099,990 | ) | $ | (190,886 | ) | ||
Loss per common share basic and diluted | $(0.07 | ) | $(0.09 | ) | $(0.02 | ) |
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
The $745,835 credit to net sales represents the total of the incremental accrued distribution fees of $190,886 together with the reclassification of $554,949 of distribution fee expense that was previously recorded in operating expenses.
A summary of the restatement for the quarterly periods ended June 30, 2005 (unaudited) and September 30, 2005 (unaudited) and the year ended December 31, 2005 (audited) and the unaudited quarterly periods for the first three quarters of 2006 are outlined in Note 21.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Derma Sciences, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, the preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Although these estimates are based on knowledge of current events and actions which may be undertaken in the future, actual results may ultimately differ from these estimates.
Foreign Currency Translation Assets and liabilities are translated using the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date, while income and expenses are translated using average rates. Translation adjustments are reported as a component of shareholders equity in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). For the Companys Canadian subsidiary, whose functional currency is the Canadian dollar, exchange rate fluctuations on foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities other than the functional currency resulted in $60,055 and $22,423 of expense for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company considers cash and cash equivalents as amounts on hand, on deposit in financial institutions and highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less.
Concentration of Credit Risk Financial instruments that subject the Company to a concentration of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable. The Company maintains cash and cash equivalents with various financial institutions in amounts which at times may exceed federally insured limits. Accounts are guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to $100,000. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts. The Companys accounts receivable balance is net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company does not require collateral or other security to support credit sales, but provides an allowance for doubtful accounts based on historical experience and specifically identified risks. Accounts receivable are charged off against the allowance for doubtful accounts when management determines that recovery is unlikely and the Company ceases collection efforts.
Foreign Operations Risk The Companys future operations and earnings will depend to a large extent on the results of its operations in Canada and its ability to continue to maintain a continuous supply of basic wound care products from its own operation and/or its suppliers in China. While the Company does not envision any adverse change to the manner in which operations in Canada and China are presently being conducted, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to successfully conduct such operations in the future, and a failure to do so may have a material adverse effect on the Companys consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Also, the success of the Companys operations will be subject to numerous contingencies, some of which are beyond managements control. These contingencies include general and regional economic conditions, prices for the Companys products, prices for materials and products purchased from suppliers, competition and changes in regulations.
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
Inventories Inventories consist primarily of raw materials, packaging materials, work in process and finished goods valued at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined on the basis of the first-in, first-out method.
Equipment and improvements Equipment and improvements are stated at cost and are depreciated principally by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets ranging from three to ten years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of their useful lives or the remaining lease term.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other current assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses reported in the consolidated balance sheets equal or approximate fair value due to their short term nature. The fair value of the Companys long-term debt approximates book value as such notes are at market rates currently available to the Company.
Other Intangible Assets Patents and trademarks and other intangible assets with definite lives are stated on the basis of cost or fair value as determined as of the date of acquisition. Patent and trademarks are amortized over 12 to 17 years on a straight-line basis. Other intangible assets consisting of product rights, formulations and specifications, regulatory approvals, customer lists and non-compete agreements are amortized over 5 to 10 years on a straight-line basis.
Long Lived Assets In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144 (SFAS 144), Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long Lived Assets the Company reviews its long-lived assets with definitive lives whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. If the carrying amount of the asset or group of assets exceeds its net realizable value, the asset will be written down to its fair value.
Goodwill The Company tests goodwill for impairment using the two-step process prescribed by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142 Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (SFAS 142). The first step tests for potential impairment, while the second step measures the amount of impairment, if any. The Company uses a discounted cash flow analysis to complete the first step in this process. If the first step indicates an impairment, i.e. when the carrying value exceeds the fair value, then the second step is required to determine the implied fair value of goodwill. The implied fair value of goodwill is calculated in the same manner that goodwill is calculated in a business combination. The allocation is to be performed as if the reporting unit had just been acquired and the fair value of the unit was the purchase price. The goodwill impairment equals the carrying value of goodwill less the implied fair value of goodwill.
In connection with the acquisition of Western Medical in April 2006 (see Note 2), the Company recorded goodwill of $2,441,542 representing the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The Western Medical products acquired in connection with the acquisition consist of a line of medical textile compression, support and protective dressings which are included in the Companys wound care segment. For tax purposes, the Western Medical goodwill is deductible and is being amortized over fifteen years.
As stated in Note 6, the Company recorded goodwill impairment charges of $200,000 and $910,967, respectively, in 2006 and 2005 related to its Sunshine Products (Sunshine) product line.
Stock-Based Compensation Effective January 1, 2006 the Company adopted SFAS 123R which revises SFAS 123 Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (SFAS 123) and supersedes Accounting Principles Board Opinion 25 Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees. Under APB 25, the Company used the intrinsic value method for employee stock options and did not record any expense because option exercise prices equaled the market value at the date of grant. SFAS 123R requires that new, modified and unvested share-based payment transactions with employees, such as grants of stock options and restricted stock, be recognized in the financial statements based on their fair value at the grant date and recognized as compensation expense over their vesting periods. The Company estimates the fair value of stock options as of the date of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model and restricted stock based on the quoted market price. The Company adopted SFAS 123R using the modified prospective method and, accordingly, prior period financial statements were not revised.
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
On December 30, 2005, the Board of Directors approved the acceleration of vesting of unvested stock options held by officers, directors and employees of the Company. The vesting of options to purchase 828,533 shares of common stock, with exercise prices ranging from $0.37 to $1.70 per share and with a weighted average exercise price of $0.80 per share, was accelerated. Of the options whose vesting was accelerated, 116,250 options were in the money when compared to a per share market price of $0.43, representing the closing price of the Companys stock on December 29, 2005. No charge was recorded for the vesting of the in the money options as, in the opinion of management, all of these options would have ultimately vested pursuant to the options original vesting schedule. The decision to accelerate the vesting of the foregoing options was made primarily to reduce non-cash compensation expense of approximately $422,000 that would otherwise have been recorded in future periods in compliance with SFAS 123(R).
Income Taxes Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets, including tax loss and credit carryforwards, and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred income tax expense represents the change during the period in the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities. The components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities are individually classified as current and non-current based on their characteristics. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
Revenue Recognition The Company operates in three segments: wound care, wound closure and specialty securement devices and skin care. Sales are recorded when product is shipped, title passes to customers and collectability is reasonably assured. Gross sales are adjusted for cash discounts, returns and allowances, trade rebates, distribution fees (in Canada) and other sales deductions in the same period that the related sales are recorded. Freight costs billed to and reimbursed by customers are recorded as a component of revenue. Freight costs to ship product to customers are recorded as a component of cost of sales.
Advertising and Promotion Costs Advertising and promotion costs are expensed as incurred and were $353,583 and $304,690 in 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Net Income (Loss) per Share Net income (loss) per common share basic is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Net income (loss) per common share diluted reflects the potential dilution of earnings by including the effects of the assumed exercise, conversion or issuance of potentially issuable shares of common stock (potentially dilutive securities), including those attributable to stock options, warrants, convertible preferred stock and restricted common stock in the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for a period, if dilutive. The effects of the assumed exercise of warrants and stock options are determined using the treasury stock method. Potentially dilutive securities have not been included in the computation of diluted loss per share for the year ended December 31, 2005 as the effect would be anti-dilutive.
Total dilutive shares that have or would have been used to compute diluted income per common share for the year ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 are outlined below:
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||
Weighted average common shares | ||||||
outstanding basic | 20,591,085 | 12,216,804 | ||||
Dilutive shares attributable to: | ||||||
Convertible preferred stock | 2,280,407 | | ||||
Restricted common stock | 112,192 | | ||||
Warrants | 299,329 | | ||||
Stock options | 1,126,747 | | ||||
Sub-total dilutive shares | 3,818,675 | | ||||
Weighted average common shares | ||||||
outstanding diluted | 24,409,760 | 12,216,804 |
Potentially dilutive shares excluded as a result of the effects being anti-dilutive are as follows:
Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||
Dilutive shares: | ||||||
Preferred stock | | 2,280,407 | ||||
Stock options | 2,161,155 | 5,773,280 | ||||
Warrants | 5,415,098 | 4,069,441 | ||||
Total dilutive shares | 7,576,253 | 12,123,128 |
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In July 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes: an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty involved in the recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48 requires that the Company recognize in the financial statements the impact of a tax position, if that position is more likely than not of being sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the position. The provisions of FIN 48 are effective as of the beginning of the Companys 2007 fiscal year, with the cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle recorded as an adjustment to opening retained earnings. The Company does not expect the adoption of FIN 48 to have a material effect on its financial condition or results of operations.
Reclassifications Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year reported amounts to conform with the 2006 presentation.
2. Acquisition of Western Medical, Inc.
On April 18, 2006, the Company acquired certain assets and assumed the trade payables and the business of Western Medical, Inc. (Western Medical) for $6,500,000 of which $6,000,000 was paid in cash and $500,000 was paid via a three-year promissory note issued to Western Medical by the Company. In addition, the Company incurred a total of $819,052 of transaction costs related to the acquisition. The purchased assets consist of trade receivables, inventories, equipment and certain identifiable intangibles. To fund the purchase, the Company raised $5,803,304 (net of $568,932 in commissions and other offering expenses) from the private sale of 2,655,098 units (the Units) at $2.40 per Unit, each Unit consisting of four shares of common stock and one five-year warrant to purchase one share of common stock at $1.00 per share. In addition, the placement agent for the Units received 754,806 five-year warrants each to purchase one share of common stock at $0.72 per share. The Company also received $1,000,000 in cash from a new term loan that bears interest at prime plus 5% from its U.S. lender through an amendment to its existing three-year revolving credit facility.
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
Western Medical was a privately held manufacturer and marketer of a line of specialty medical textile compression, support and protective dressing products. For the year ended December 31, 2005, Western Medical reported audited sales of $6,684,160, gross profit of $2,664,997 and net income of $838,865. Western Medicals product line is complementary to and will serve to expand the Companys existing basic wound care line. The Company anticipates being able to leverage cross selling opportunities presented by the acquisition to grow sales. In addition, the Company anticipates being able to absorb Western Medicals business within its existing operating infrastructure. Both of these initiatives are anticipated to increase the contribution of the business going forward.
The acquisition has been accounted for under the purchase method. Accordingly, the results of operations of Western Medical have been included in the consolidated financial statements commencing April 18, 2006. A final purchase price and allocation of the purchase price are outlined below:
Purchase Price: | ||||
Cash paid | $ 6,000,000 | |||
Promissory note bearing interest at 12% | 500,000 | |||
Transaction costs | 819,052 | |||
Total | $ 7,319,052 | |||
Allocation of Purchase Price: | ||||
Trade receivables | $ 483,465 | |||
Inventory | 1,179,233 | |||
Equipment | 483,932 | |||
Goodwill | 2,441,542 | |||
Identifiable intangibles subject to amortization | 3,300,000 | |||
Accounts payable | (569,120 | ) | ||
Total | $ 7,319,052 |
The allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as reflected in the consolidated financial statements is based on finalization of the Companys valuation study to establish the fair market value of the assets, liabilities and the identifiable intangible assets and goodwill acquired. The identifiable intangible assets acquired consist of customer lists, trademarks and a non-compete agreement. The final valuation of the tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed did not differ significantly from the preliminary valuation.
Management is responsible for the determination of the fair market value of the net assets acquired and management considered a number of factors including an independent valuation and appraisals. See Note 7 for additional information concerning other identifiable intangible assets. Based on the final valuation, the annual amortization of identifiable intangible assets will be $450,000 versus the $432,000 estimated in the preliminary valuation. Identifiable intangible asset amortization expense was adjusted through December 31, 2006 to agree with the final valuation.
The Company retained certain Western Medical personnel through May 31, 2006 to perform sales and marketing transition services with respect to the products acquired from Western Medical. In addition, the Company entered into a one year sales and marketing agreement effective April 2006 with an affiliate of Western Medical to provide sales and marketing consulting services relative to the products acquired by the Company. The sales and marketing agreement requires payments of $15,000 monthly for the first four months and $7,500 for the last eight months of the agreements term.
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
The unaudited pro forma information below presents combined results of operations as if the acquisition had occurred at the beginning of the periods presented instead of April 18, 2006. The pro forma information is based on historical results and is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations of the combined entity had the acquisition occurred at the beginning of the periods presented, nor is it necessarily indicative of future results.
Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||
Revenues | $29,687,924 | $29,483,800 | ||||
Net income (loss) | $877,692 | $(286,286 | ) | |||
Net income (loss) per common share: | ||||||
Basic | $0.04 | (0.01 | ) | |||
Diluted | $0.04 | (0.01 | ) |
3. Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable include the following:
December 31, | ||||||
2006 |
2005 Restated |
|||||
Trade accounts receivable | $ 4,223,995 | $ 2,619,581 | ||||
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts | (81,425 | ) | (79,841 | ) | ||
Allowance for trade rebates | (1,727,559 | ) | (1,404,290 | ) | ||
Allowance for distribution fee | (300,438 | ) | (297,060 | ) | ||
Allowance for cash discounts and returns | (24,500 | ) | | |||
Net trade receivables | 2,090,073 | 838,390 | ||||
Other receivables | 180,479 | 90,189 | ||||
Total receivables | $ 2,270,552 | $ 928,579 |
4. Inventories
Inventories include the following:
December 31, | ||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||
Finished goods | $2,784,612 | $2,516,114 | ||||
Work in process | 92,780 | 144,390 | ||||
Packaging materials | 777,046 | 398,463 | ||||
Raw materials | 1,023,669 | 809,696 | ||||
Total inventory | $4,678,107 | $3,868,663 |
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
5. Equipment and Improvements, net
Equipment and improvements include the following:
December 31, | ||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||
Machinery and equipment | $ 4,408,244 | $ 3,337,306 | ||||
Furniture and fixtures | 274,299 | 245,357 | ||||
Leasehold improvements | 1,112,897 | 887,286 | ||||
5,795,440 | 4,469,949 | |||||
Less: accumulated depreciation | (1,661,845 | ) | (1,084,087 | ) | ||
Total equipment and improvements, net | $ 4,133,595 | $ 3,385,862 |
Included in equipment and improvements at December 31, 2006 was machinery and equipment with a cost of $221,518 and accumulated amortization of $86,321 attributable to leased equipment. Amortization of assets under capital leases is included in depreciation expense.
6. Goodwill Impairment
In connection with the acquisition of Sunshine in 1998, the Company recorded goodwill representing the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired. The Sunshine products (the Product Line) acquired in connection with this acquisition consist of hair and body soaps, lotions and moisturizers and skin cleansers that comprise approximately 95% of the Companys skin care segment. At December 31, 2004, the carrying value of this goodwill was $1,110,967.
In 2005 and 2006, the Product Line continued to experience competitive pressure leading to declining sales and gross profit. Despite various attempts to improve the financial performance of the Product Line, the Company has been unable to overcome the sales and marketing breadth and product cost advantage held by its larger competitors. Utilizing the Companys methodology for evaluating goodwill impairment (see Note 1), the results of the 2006 and 2005 goodwill impairment tests are outlined below:
2006 | 2005 | |||||
Fair value of reporting unit with goodwill | $275,000 | $ 624,000 | ||||
Less fair value of assets and liabilities, | ||||||
excluding goodwill, and including | ||||||
unrecognized intangible assets of $60,000 | ||||||
in 2006 and 2005 | 275,000 | 424,000 | ||||
Implied value of goodwill | | 200,000 | ||||
Carrying amount of goodwill | 200,000 | 1,110,967 | ||||
Goodwill impairment | $200,000 | $ 910,967 |
Excluding goodwill, the Company believes the balance of the assets and liabilities related to the Product Line are fairly valued and recovery is reasonably assured. In 2006, the Company updated its evaluation of the prospective sale price of the Product Line excluding the fair value of any unrecorded intangible assets (customer lists, intellectual property etc.). In 2006, the sale value is comparable to the value of the unrecognized intangible assets and, accordingly, the implied value of goodwill is zero.
The goodwill impairment of $200,000 in 2006 and $910,967 in 2005 has been recorded as a separate line item within the consolidated statement of operations. As the Company purchased the outstanding stock of Sunshine when it acquired the company, the impairment write-downs are non-deductible for tax purposes. Accordingly, no tax benefit has been provided relative to the impairment losses.
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
7. Other Intangible Assets, net
Other intangible assets, net include the following:
December 31, | ||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||
Patents and trademarks | $ 444,067 | $ 444,067 | ||||
Other intangible assets | 3,642,797 | 342,797 | ||||
Gross other intangible assets | 4,086,864 | 786,864 | ||||
Less accumulated amortization | (889,499 | ) | (487,088 | ) | ||
Other intangible assets, net | $ 3,197,365 | $ 299,776 |
In connection with the April 18, 2006 acquisition of certain assets and assumption of trade payables and the business of Western Medical, the Company allocated $3,300,000 of the purchase price to identifiable intangible assets as outlined below:
Fair Value | Annual Amortization | Amortization Period | ||||||
Trademarks | $ 600,000 | $ 60,000 | 10 years | |||||
Customer list | 1,500,000 | 150,000 | 10 years | |||||
Non-compete agreement | 1,200,000 | 240,000 | 5 years | |||||
Total | $3,300,000 | $450,000 |
Amortization expense recorded in 2006 related to the Western Medical identifiable intangible assets acquired was $318,750.
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
The weighted average useful life of patent and trademarks and other intangibles as of December 31, 2006 is 2.6 years and 6.0 years, respectively. Actual amortization expense for 2006 and 2005 and estimated thereafter by year is outlined below:
Patents and Trademarks |
Other Intangibles |
Total |
|||||||
Actual amortization expense for year ended December 31, 2006 | $15,148 | $ 387,263 | $ 402,411 | ||||||
Actual amortization expense for year ended December 31, 2005 | $15,614 | $ 68,522 | $ 84,136 | ||||||
Estimated amortization expense for years ending December 31, | |||||||||
2007 | $29,639 | $ 518,513 | $ 548,152 | ||||||
2008 | 29,639 | 518,513 | 548,152 | ||||||
2009 | 17,935 | 451,876 | 469,811 | ||||||
2010 | | 450,000 | 450,000 | ||||||
2011 | | 280,000 | 280,000 | ||||||
Thereafter | | 901,250 | 901,250 | ||||||
Total | $77,213 | $3,120,152 | $3,197,365 |
8. Other Assets, net
Other assets, net include the following:
December 31, | ||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||
Deferred financing costs, net | $104,198 | $ 92,235 | ||||
Deposits | 67,360 | 67,777 | ||||
Long-term receivable | 47,395 | 90,300 | ||||
Other deferred costs | | 49,376 | ||||
Total other assets, net | $218,953 | $299,688 |
Deferred financing costs related to the U.S. and Canadian credit facilities are being amortized over the terms of the related facility.
9. Line of Credit Borrowings
Short-term borrowings include the following:
December 31, | ||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||
U.S. line of credit | $ | $1,080,561 | ||||
Canadian line of credit | | | ||||
Total line of credit borrowings | $ | $1,080,561 |
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
U.S. Line of Credit
In connection with the acquisition of Western Medical (see Note 2), the Company entered into an amended three-year revolving credit facility agreement (the Agreement) dated April 18, 2006. The amended Agreement provides for maximum borrowings of $3,500,000 with its U.S. lender. The Agreement replaces the $2,000,000 revolving credit facility that the Company entered into on January 31, 2005. At December 31, 2006 and 2005, zero and $1,080,561, respectively, were outstanding under the Agreement. Advances will be utilized to fund general working capital requirements, new product development and marketing efforts and strategic initiatives.
The Company may request advances under the Agreement up to the value of 85% of eligible receivables (as defined) and 55% of eligible inventory (as defined). Interest on outstanding advances is payable monthly in arrears at the prime rate (as defined) plus 2.0%, but not less than 7.50% per annum. At December 31, 2006, the effective interest rate was 10.25%. In addition, the Company pays a monthly collateral management fee at the rate of 1.5% per annum upon the daily average amount of advances outstanding and a monthly unused line fee of 0.5% per annum upon the difference between the daily average amount of advances outstanding and $3,500,000. Outstanding advances are secured by all of the Companys existing and after-acquired tangible and intangible U.S. assets. In addition, the Company has accorded the U.S. lender its guarantee of payment together with a second lien security interest in the assets of the Companys wholly owned Canadian subsidiary. The U.S. lender has agreed not to exercise its rights under its second lien security interest and guarantee against the Canadian assets without the Canadian lenders approval.
Over the term of the Agreement, the Company has agreed to comply with certain financial covenants. As it pertains to the Companys U.S. operations, cash collections may not be less than a defined amount each calendar month. In addition, at all times the Companys cash on hand (including unused borrowing capacity under the Agreement) must not be less than $200,000. Additional covenants governing permitted indebtedness, liens, payments of dividends and protection of collateral are included in the Agreement. At December 31, 2006, the Company was not in compliance with its minimum EBITDA and fixed charge ratio financial covenants. The U.S. lender agreed to waive these covenant violations.
At December 31, 2005, based upon consolidated operating results for October, 2005 through February, 2006, the Company was out of compliance with its EBITDA and fixed charge ratio covenants as amended effective June 30, 2005. The U.S. lender agreed to waive these covenant violations.
The Company may terminate the Agreement at any time by paying all outstanding indebtedness and any other payments due the U.S. lender and paying the U.S. lender a yield maintenance based early termination fee equal to the product of: (a) the effective yield on the facility for the six months prior to termination (expressed as an annual percentage rate), (b) $3,500,000, and (c) the quotient of the months remaining in the term of the Agreement divided by 12.
Canadian Line of Credit
In December 2006, the Company finalized the annual renewal of its revolving credit facility (the Canadian Agreement) for a maximum principal amount of $430,000 ($500,000 Canadian) with its Canadian lender. At December 31, 2006 and 2005, the outstanding balances under the Canadian Agreement were zero. Derma Sciences Canada Inc. may request advances under the Canadian Agreement up to the value of 75% of eligible receivables (as defined) plus the lesser of $343,000 ($400,000 Canadian) or 40% of eligible inventory (as defined), less priority claims. Interest on outstanding advances is payable monthly in arrears at the prime rate (as defined) plus 1.0%, or 7.0% for Canadian dollar advances and 9.75% for U.S. dollar denominated advances at December 31, 2006. The line of credit also provides for direct advances in U.S. dollars limited to the U.S. dollar equivalent of $343,000 ($400,000 Canadian). Outstanding advances are secured by all tangible and intangible assets of Derma Sciences Canada Inc. In addition, the Company has accorded the Canadian lender its guarantee of payment together with a second lien security interest in the Companys assets located in the U.S.
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Over the term of the Canadian Agreement, the Company has agreed to comply with certain financial covenants. Additional covenants governing permitted indebtedness, liens, payments of dividends and protection of collateral are included in the Canadian Agreement. In the event of a margin deficiency (as defined) or covenant violation, the Company is required to advance up to an additional $430,000 ($500,000 Canadian) of working capital to Derma Sciences Canada Inc. in order to correct the deficiency. This additional working capital may be repaid to the Company 45 days after the margin deficiency or covenant violation has been cured upon the condition that such repayment not result in a margin deficiency, covenant violation or any other event of default. At December 31, 2006 the Company was in compliance with its Canadian line of credit covenants.
10. Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities include the following:
December 31, | ||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||
Accrued compensation and related taxes | $472,402 | $124,718 | ||||
Accrued administrative fees | 166,857 | 215,357 | ||||
Other | 123,428 | 151,484 | ||||
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities | $762,687 | $491,559 |
11. Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt includes the following:
December 31, | ||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||
Canadian term loan | $295,881 | $533,809 | ||||
Promissory note | 500,000 | | ||||
Capital lease obligations | 88,542 | 140,609 | ||||
Total debt | 884,423 | 674,418 | ||||
Less: current maturities | 338,155 | 285,945 | ||||
Long-term debt | $546,268 | $388,473 |
The following are Canadian term loan and promissory note maturities over the next three years:
Year Ending December 31, |
Canadian Term Loan and Promissory Note |
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2007 | $295,881 | |||
2008 | | |||
2009 | 500,000 | |||
Total term loan obligations | 795,881 | |||
Less: current maturities | 295,881 | |||
Long-term loan obligations | $500,000 |
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
Canadian Term Loan
In connection with the acquisition of Dumex Medical Inc. in August 2002, the Company entered into a five-year term loan agreement with its Canadian lender. The loan is repayable in monthly payments consisting of principal and interest. Interest on the outstanding principal balance is payable monthly at the banks prime rate (as defined) plus 1.25%, or 7.25% at December 31, 2006. The term loan is secured by all tangible and intangible assets of Derma Sciences Canada Inc. and is subject to the same conditions applicable to the Canadian operating line of credit (see Note 9).
In addition, the Canadian lender has granted in 2006 Derma Sciences Canada Inc. a $644,000 ($750,000 Canadian) non-revolving term line of credit to finance equipment purchases and equipment upgrades to Derma Sciences Canada Inc.s manufacturing facility. Advances against the line are limited to 75% of the actual cost of the capital expenditure. Interest on outstanding advances is payable monthly in arrears at prime (as defined), plus 1.25%. Each advance shall be amortized and repaid over sixty months. Prepayment of advances in whole or in part are not permitted during the eighteen months following initial disbursement. Prepayment thereafter is permitted in whole or once per annum in part with thirty days written notice and payment of the greater of the following premium: (i) 3% of the principal amount prepaid; or (ii) three months interest on such principal at the loan interest rate in effect on the date prepayment is made. As of December 31, 2006, there were no outstanding advances against the line.
Promissory Note
In connection with the acquisition of Western Medical in April 2006, a portion of the purchase price was paid via a three-year unsecured promissory note issued to the seller. The principal amount of the promissory note, together with simple interest of 12%, is payable in 11 quarterly installments of interest only in the amount of $15,000 and a final payment of accrued interest of $15,000 and the principal balance of $500,000 on April 18, 2009. The promissory note may be prepaid in part or in full at any time without penalty.
Capital Lease Obligations
The Company has three capital lease obligations for certain distribution and computer equipment totaling $88,542 as of December 31, 2006. The capital lease obligations bear interest at annual rates ranging from 3.9% to 10.2% with the longest lease term expiring in April 2009.
The future minimum lease payments required under the capital leases and the present value of the minimum lease payments as of December 31, 2006 are as follows:
Year Ending December 31, |
Capital Lease Obligations |
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2007 | $47,364 | |||
2008 | 38,925 | |||
2009 | 9,731 | |||
Total minimum lease payments | 96,020 | |||
Less: Amount representing interest | 7,478 | |||
Present value of capital lease obligations | 88,542 | |||
Less: Current maturities of capital lease obligations | 42,274 | |||
Long-term capital lease obligations | $46,268 |
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
U.S. Term Loan
In connection with the acquisition of Western Medical (see Note 2) in April 2006, the Company entered into a three-year term loan agreement for $1,000,000 with its U.S. lender. Utilizing funds received from the sale of common stock (see Note 12) on August 4 and December 14, 2006, the Company accelerated, without penalty, the payment of the $1,000,000 loan. Upon full repayment of the loan, the Company paid the U.S. lender a $10,000 termination fee.
12. Shareholders Equity
Preferred Stock
There are 150,003 shares of series A convertible preferred stock outstanding at December 31, 2006. The series A preferred stock is convertible into common stock on a one-for-one basis, bears no dividend, maintains a liquidation preference of $4.00 per share, votes as a class on matters affecting the series A preferred stock and maintains voting rights identical to the common stock on all other matters.
There are 440,003 shares of series B convertible preferred stock outstanding at December 31, 2006. The series B preferred stock is convertible into common stock on a one-for-one basis, bears no dividend, maintains a liquidation preference of $6.00 per share, votes as a class on matters affecting the series B preferred stock and maintains voting rights identical to the common stock on all other matters.
There are 619,055 shares of series C convertible preferred stock outstanding at December 31, 2006. The series C preferred stock is convertible into common stock on a one-for-one basis, bears no dividend, maintains a liquidation preference averaging $0.70 per share, votes as a class on matters affecting the series C preferred stock and maintains voting rights identical to the common stock on all other matters.
There are 1,071,346 shares of series D convertible preferred stock outstanding at December 31, 2006. The series D preferred stock is convertible into common stock on a one-for-one basis, bears no dividend, maintains a liquidation preference averaging $0.50 per share, votes as a class on matters affecting the series D preferred stock and maintains voting rights identical to the common stock on all other matters.
Common Stock
On May 11, 2006, the Company increased the number of authorized shares of common stock from 30,000,000 to 50,000,000.
During 2006, the Company raised $5,803,304 (net of $568,932 in commission and other offering expenses) from a private offering of 2,655,098 units (10,620,392 shares in total) at $2.40 per unit, each unit consisting of four shares of the Companys common stock and one five-year Series H warrant (2,655,098 warrants in total) to purchase one share of common stock at the price of $1.00. In addition, the placement agent received 754,806 five-year Series I warrants to purchase one share of common stock at $0.72. Total common shares outstanding increased from 12,285,768 before the transaction to 22,906,160 afterwards. The funds were used for the acquisition of certain assets of Western Medical.
On August 3, 2006, the Company entered into an agreement to sell 2,000,000 shares of its common stock at $0.75 per share for a total sales price of $1,500,000 to an existing shareholder (the Purchaser). The Purchaser paid $500,000 on August 3, 2006 and paid the balance due of $1,000,000, together with interest thereon at the annual rate of 2.5%, or $8,500, on December 5, 2006. The Company raised $1,478,525 (net of $21,475 in offering expenses) related to this offering. A portion of the proceeds from this offering was used to pay off the U.S. term loan entered into in connection with the acquisition of Western Medical (see Note 2).
On February 8, 2005, the Company closed a private offering of 2,760,000 units at $0.50 per unit, each unit consisting of one share of the Companys common stock and one four-year series G warrant to purchase one share of common stock at a price of $1.05. Total offering proceeds of $1,220,666, net of $159,334 in offering expenses, were used for working capital. The offering commenced prior to December 31, 2004. During 2005, the Company sold 1,205,000 units at $0.50 per unit and received total offering proceeds of $521,808, net of $80,692 in offering expenses.
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
Stock Purchase Warrants
At December 31, 2006, the Company had warrants outstanding to purchase 7,479,345 shares of the Companys common stock as outlined below:
Series | Number of Warrants | Exercise Price | Expiration Date | ||
F | 1,309,441 | $0.57 | January 6, 2007 | ||
G | 2,760,000 | $1.05 | December 31, 2008 | ||
H | 2,655,098 | $1.00 | April 30, 2011 | ||
I | 754,806 | $0.72 | April 30, 2011 | ||
Total | 7,479,345 |
In April 2006, the Company issued 2,655,098 series H warrants and 754,806 series I warrants in connection with the acquisition of certain assets of Western Medical (see Note 2).
Stock Options
The Company has a stock option plan under which options to purchase a maximum of 5,000,000 shares of common stock may be issued. The plan permits the granting of both incentive stock options and nonqualified stock options to employees and directors of the Company and certain outside consultants and advisors to the Company. The option exercise price may not be less than the fair market value of the stock on the date of the grant of the option. The duration of each option may not exceed 10 years from the date of grant. Options under the plan to purchase 585,000 shares of common stock were granted to officers, directors, agents and employees in 2006 with exercise prices ranging from $0.70 to $0.83 per share and 20,000 options were forfeited. As of December 31, 2006, options to purchase 3,601,625 shares of the Companys common stock were issued and outstanding under the plan. No options granted under the plan have been exercised.
The Company has previously granted nonqualified stock options to officers, directors, agents and employees outside of the stock option plan (non-plan options). All non-plan options were granted at the fair market value at the date of grant. As of December 31, 2006, non-plan options to purchase 2,236,655 shares of the Companys common stock were issued and outstanding. In September 2006, 500,000 options granted to a former employee expired.
For the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 the fair value of each option award was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The weighted-average assumptions for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 were as follows:
2006 | 2005 | |||||
Risk-free interest rate | 4.56% | 4.13% | ||||
Volatility factor | 127% | 137% | ||||
Dividend yield | 0% | 0% | ||||
Expected option life (years) | 6.25 | 5 | ||||
Contractual life (years) | 10 | 10 |
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
In both 2006 and 2005, the risk-free rate utilized represents the U.S. Treasury yield curve rate which approximates the risk-free rate for the expected option life at the time of grant. In 2006 and 2005, the volatility factor was calculated based on the seventy-five and sixty month-end closing prices of the Companys common stock preceding the month of stock option grant, respectively. Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted based on guidance from Staff Accounting Bulletin 107, a stock option life of 6.25 years. As a result, the Company also adopted on January 1, 2006, a seventy-five month volatility period to coincide with the expected stock option life. The dividend yield is 0% since the Company does not anticipate paying dividends in the near future. Based on the Companys historical experience of options that cancel before becoming fully vested, the Company effective January 1, 2006 has assumed an annualized forfeiture rate of 1.0% for all options. Under the true-up provision of SFAS 123R, the Company will record additional expense if the actual forfeiture rate is lower than estimated, and will record a recovery of prior expense if the actual forfeiture rate is higher than estimated.
A summary of the Companys stock option activity and related information for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 follows:
2006 | 2005 | ||||||||
Options | Weighted Average Exercise Price |
Options | Weighted Average Exercise Price |
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Outstanding beginning of year | 5,773,280 | $0.92 | 4,464,655 | $1.06 | |||||
Granted | 585,000 | $0.74 | 1,526,000 | $0.48 | |||||
Forfeited/Expired | (520,000 | ) | $0.51 | (217,375 | ) | $0.72 | |||
Outstanding - end of year | 5,838,280 | $0.94 | 5,773,280 | $0.92 | |||||
Exercisable at end of year | 5,533,280 | $0.95 | 5,773,280 | $0.92 |
The weighted average fair value per share of options granted during 2006 and 2005 was $0.67 and $0.48, respectively. The fair value of options vested during 2006 was $113,737.
The following table summarizes information related to stock options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2006:
Range of Exercise Prices |
Number Outstanding at 12/31/06 |
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life |
Weighted-Average Exercise Price |
Number Exercisable at 12/31/06 |
Weighted-Average Exercise Price |
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$0.37 - $0.50 | 2,186,125 | 6.9 | $0.45 | 2,186,125 | $0.45 | |||||||
$0.51 - $0.75 | 2,076,000 | 6.1 | $0.63 | 1,891,000 | $0.63 | |||||||
$0.83 - $1.20 | 930,000 | 6.1 | $0.91 | 810,000 | $0.92 | |||||||
$1.55 - $1.70 | 366,500 | 6.8 | $1.64 | 366,500 | $1.64 | |||||||
$1.71 - $12.50 | 279,655 | 1.5 | $6.20 | 279,655 | $6.20 | |||||||
5,838,280 | 6.2 | 5,533,280 |
For the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, no income tax benefit was recognized related to stock option activity.
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
During the year ended December 31, 2006, stock option compensation expense was recorded using the fair value method under SFAS 123R as follows:
Cost of sales | $ 16,030 | ||
Operating expenses | 165,464 | ||
Total stock option compensation expense | $181,494 |
As of December 31, 2006, there was $192,011 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested share-based awards granted under the Plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over the options remaining weighted average vesting period of 2.25 years.
The Companys net loss and loss per common share and pro forma net loss and loss per common share assuming compensation expense had been determined for the year ended December 31, 2005 based on the fair value at the grant date for all awards, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model consistent with the provisions of SFAS 123, and amortized ratably over the vesting period, instead of the intrinsic value method under APB 25, are set forth below:
Net loss as restated | $(1,099,990 | ) | |
Add: stock-based employee compensation expense | |||
included in reported net loss | 24,094 | ||
Deduct: pro forma compensation expense | (1,186,530 | ) | |
Pro forma net loss as restated | $(2,262,426 | ) | |
Loss per common share basic and diluted | |||
As restated | $ (0.09 | ) | |
Pro forma | $ (0.19 | ) |
As of December 31, 2005, the board of directors approved 461,875 stock options as part of the Companys 2005 performance-based option plan as being earned by Company management. In accordance with the terms of the performance based option plan, options earned are immediately vested. In connection with the award of these options, the Company recorded a non-cash charge of $23,094 to compensation expense.
In May 2005, the Company modified the terms of a retired employees stock option agreement to provide for the continued vesting in accordance with the terms of the subject stock option agreement to the same extent as if the employees employment had continued indefinitely. In connection with this modification, the Company recorded a non-cash charge of $1,000 to compensation expense.
Shares Reserved for Future Issuance
At December 31, 2006, the Company had reserved the following shares of common stock for future issuance:
Convertible preferred shares (series A - D) | 2,280,407 | ||
Common stock options available for grant | 1,398,375 | ||
Common stock options outstanding | 5,838,280 | ||
Common stock warrants outstanding (series F - I) | 7,479,345 | ||
Restricted common stock available for grant | 2,325,000 | ||
Restricted common stock grants | 175,000 | ||
Total common stock shares reserved | 19,496,407 |
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
Restricted Common Stock
On May 11, 2006, the Company adopted a restricted common stock plan and reserved 2,500,000 shares of common stock for issuance.
On May 12, 2006, 175,000 shares of restricted common stock were granted to non-employee members of the Companys board of directors and will vest three years from the date of the grant. The fair market value at the date of grant, determined by the quoted market price, was $145,250. The fair market value of the grant is being recognized to compensation expense over the three-year service period. For the year ended December 31, 2006, $30,262 was recorded in operating expenses for these grants.
A summary of restricted common stock activity as of December 31, 2006, and the changes during the year then ended, is presented below:
Restricted Common Stock | Shares | Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value |
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Nonvested at January 1, 2006 | 0 | 0 | ||||
Granted | 175,000 | $0.83 | ||||
Nonvested at December 31, 2006 | 175,000 | $0.83 |
At December 31, 2006, the weighted-average remaining contractual term for the restricted common stock grant is 2.36 years.
13. Operating Segments
The Company consists of three operating segments: wound care, wound closure and specialty securement devices and skin care. Products in the wound care segment consist of basic and advanced dressings, ointments and sprays. Wound closure and specialty securement device products include wound closure strips, nasal tube fasteners and a variety of catheter fasteners. The skin care segment consists of bath sponges, antibacterial skin cleansers, hair and body soaps, lotions and moisturizers.
Products in all three operating segments are marketed to long-term care facilities, hospitals, physicians, clinics, home health care agencies and other healthcare institutions. The manufacture of basic and advanced wound care products, along with wound closure and specialty securement device products, is both accomplished internally and outsourced, while the manufacture of skin care products is totally outsourced. Basic wound care products and the majority of advanced wound care products are manufactured in-house. Internally, the segments are managed at the gross profit level. The aggregation or allocation of other costs by segment is not practical.
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
Segment sales, gross profit and other related information for 2006 and 2005 are as follows:
Year Ended December 31, 2006 | |||||||||||
Wound Care |
Wound Closure- Specialty Securement Devices |
Skin Care | Other | Total Company |
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Net sales | $24,367,164 | $2,403,019 | $1,117,208 | | $ 27,887,391 | ||||||
Gross profit | 8,431,092 | 1,177,687 | 43,609 | | 9,652,388 | ||||||
Total expenses | | | | $(8,983,649 | ) | (8,983,649 | ) | ||||
Net income | $ 668,739 | ||||||||||
Net long-lived assets | $ 9,341,294 | $ 163,076 | $ | $ 268,132 | $ 9,772,502 | ||||||
Year Ended December 31, 2005 (Restated) | |||||||||||
Wound Care |
Wound Closure- Specialty Securement Devices |
Skin Care | Other | Total Company |
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Net sales | $ 18,621,069 | $2,676,979 | $ 1,501,592 | | $ 22,799,640 | ||||||
Gross profit (loss) | 5,786,967 | 1,358,577 | (101,957 | ) | | 7,043,587 | |||||
Total expenses | | | | $(8,143,577 | ) | (8,143,577 | ) | ||||
Net loss | $(1,099,990 | ) | |||||||||
Net long-lived assets | $ 3,311,128 | $ 58,450 | $ 200,000 | $ 316,060 | $ 3,885,638 |
Long-lived assets consist of equipment and improvements, other intangible assets and goodwill. Wound care long-lived assets consist principally of Derma Sciences Canada Inc. equipment and improvements, other identifiable intangible assets and goodwill. The significant increase in wound care net long-lived assets in 2006 relates to other identifiable intangible assets and goodwill acquired in connection with the Western Medical acquisition (see Note 2). Wound closure and specialty securement products are both outsourced and manufactured internally starting in the second half of 2005. Skin care long-lived assets in 2005 consist of goodwill associated with the acquisition of Sunshine Products, Inc. In 2005, the Company closed its skin care manufacturing facility and outsourced the facilitys production with a view to reducing overhead and improving cost competitiveness. In connection with the closure, the Company sold or transferred the long-lived assets (excluding goodwill) associated with the skin care segment. In addition, the Company determined that the Sunshine goodwill was impaired and recorded a charge of $200,000 and $910,967, respectively, in 2006 and 2005 (see Note 6). Corporate headquarters and the Companys U.S. distribution center equipment and improvements are included in the Other column since they service all three operating segments.
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
A geographical breakdown of the Companys sales, gross profit and long-lived assets is outlined below:
2006 | United States | Canada | Other | Total | |||||
Net sales | $15,981,237 | $10,680,639 | $1,225,515 | $27,887,391 | |||||
Gross profit | $ 6,047,105 | $ 3,176,353 | $ 428,930 | $ 9,652,388 | |||||
Net long-lived assets | $ 5,907,039 | $ 3,461,824 | $ 403,639 | $ 9,772,502 | |||||
2005 Restated | |||||||||
Net sales | $ 9,893,704 | $11,954,156 | $ 951,780 | $22,799,640 | |||||
Gross profit | $ 3,611,738 | $ 3,098,726 | $ 333,123 | $ 7,043,587 | |||||
Net long-lived assets | $ 816,318 | $ 3,031,311 | $ 38,009 | $ 3,885,638 |
Other sales and gross profit relate principally to wound closure and specialty securement devices sales in Europe and are invoiced by the United States operation.
For the year ended December 31, 2006, the Company has a major U.S. customer comprising 18% of U.S. sales and 23% of U.S. operations trade accounts receivable at December 31, 2006. The Companys wholly owned Canadian subsidiary sells to one customer who serves as its exclusive third party distributor and comprises 100% of Canada operations trade accounts receivable at December 31, 2006.
14. Income Taxes
Income (loss) before income taxes consists of the following components:
2006 |
2005 Restated |
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Domestic | $(37,518 | ) | $(1,591,173 | ) | ||
Foreign | 824,598 | 491,183 | ||||
Total income (loss) before income taxes | $ 787,080 | $(1,099,990 | ) |
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
The components of the provision for income taxes are as follows:
2006 | 2005 | |||||
Current: | ||||||
Federal | $ 5,000 | | ||||
State | | | ||||
Foreign | | | ||||
Total current | 5,000 | | ||||
Deferred: | ||||||
Federal | | | ||||
State | | | ||||
Foreign | 113,341 | | ||||
Total deferred | 113,341 | | ||||
Total provision for income taxes | $118,341 | |
Significant components of the Companys deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
December 31, | ||||||
2006 |
2005 Restated |
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Deferred tax liabilities: | ||||||
Prepaids | $ (70,518 | ) | $ (10,499 | ) | ||
Intangible amortization | (70,364 | ) | (37,492 | ) | ||
Deductible acquisition costs | (113,936 | ) | -- | |||
Depreciation | (365,368 | ) | (307,644 | ) | ||
Total deferred tax liabilities | (620,186 | ) | (355,635 | ) | ||
Deferred tax assets: | ||||||
Net operating loss carryforwards - U.S. | 3,698,253 | 3,341,339 | ||||
Net operating loss carryforwards - foreign | 193,614 | 487,716 | ||||
Equity based compensation | 113,064 | 33,081 | ||||
Allowance for sales deductions | 153,825 | 117,234 | ||||
Amortization of intangibles | 166,466 | 69,932 | ||||
Inventory obsolescence reserve | 106,047 | 60,890 | ||||
Other | 61,933 | 54,340 | ||||
Gross deferred tax assets | 4,493,202 | 4,164,532 | ||||
Valuation allowance | (3,986,357 | ) | (3,808,897 | ) | ||
Total deferred tax assets | 506,845 | 355,635 | ||||
Net deferred tax liabilities | $ (113,341 | ) | $ |
The net deferred tax liability relates to the Companys Canadian operation and consists of a deferred tax asset current of $14,983 and a net deferred tax liability long term of $128,324 as of December 31, 2006. The deferred tax asset current is included in prepaid expenses and other current assets in the consolidated balance sheet. The remaining valuation allowance relates to the U.S. The timing in which the Company can utilize its U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards in any year or in total may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code Section 382 regarding changes in ownership of corporations. Due to uncertainties surrounding the Companys ability to use its U.S. net operating loss carryforwards and net deferred tax assets, a full valuation allowance has been provided as of December 31, 2006 and 2005.
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
The reconciliation of income tax computed at the U.S. federal statutory tax rates to income tax expense is:
December 31, | ||||||
2006 |
2005 Restated |
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Tax expense at federal statutory rate | $ 267,607 | $(373,997 | ) | |||
State tax, net of federal benefit | (16,658 | ) | (104,858 | ) | ||
Expiration of state tax operating loss carryforwards |
| 270,108 | ||||
Differential in foreign taxes | | (40,924 | ) | |||
Goodwill impairment loss | 68,000 | 369,762 | ||||
Nondeductible expenses | 12,633 | 22,489 | ||||
Other | 31,591 | -- | ||||
Total | 363,173 | 142,580 | ||||
Change in valuation allowance | (244,832 | ) | (142,580 | ) | ||
Provision for income taxes | $ 118,341 | $ |
At December 31, 2006, the Company has net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $8,600,000 for federal income tax purposes that begin to expire in years 2017 through 2027. For state income tax purposes, the Company has net operating loss carryforwards in a number of jurisdictions in varying amounts and with varying expiration dates. The most significant state net operating loss carryforward is approximately $4,700,000 in New Jersey, the site of the Companys headquarters. New Jersey currently allows the deduction of net operating losses up to 100% of net income. The state has a seven year carryforward period but such period is extended where an otherwise deductible net operating loss was disallowed in full or in part because of previous limitations. The New Jersey carryforwards begin to expire in years 2007 through 2012.
15. Operating Leases
The Company has operating lease agreements for its facilities and equipment expiring in various years through 2012. Expense under these agreements amounted to $1,067,965 and $1,014,029 in 2006 and 2005, respectively. In December 2006, the Company leased an additional 15,499 square feet of space adjacent to its Toronto manufacturing facility for additional manufacturing and warehouse space. The lease for this additional space runs through August, 2012. Simultaneously, the Company, in agreement with the landlord, was released from its lease on 6,068 square feet of non-adjacent property. Also in December 2006, the Company amended and extended its existing headquarters office lease due to expire in August 2007. The Company will relocate to larger office space in the same building under an amended lease that expires in August 2012. The leases provide for increases in future minimum annual rental payments based on specified conditions over the life of the lease and/or annual inflationary increases tied to a published price index. The leases provide for renewal options consistent with the terms of the current lease. It is expected that these leases will be renewed or replaced by leases on other properties.
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
Net minimum future rental payments under non-cancelable operating leases as of December 31, 2006 are:
Minimum Future Rental Payments | ||||
Year Ending December 31, | Amount | |||
2007 | $ 1,332,086 | |||
2008 | 1,225,546 | |||
2009 | 831,997 | |||
2010 | 705,449 | |||
2011 | 711,204 | |||
Thereafter | 483,474 | |||
Total minimum future rental payments | $ 5,289,756 | |||
Sublease income | (344,859 | ) | ||
Net minimum future rental payments | $ 4,944,897 |
Minimum rental payments associated with the U.S. distribution lease range from $11,000 per month in year one to $21,600 in year five of the lease term. The Company is recording lease expense monthly at $16,300, the weighted average monthly lease expense over the life of the lease. The difference between the monthly lease expense being recorded and the amount paid is being recorded as deferred rent expense on the balance sheet. At December 31, 2006, $99,178 of deferred rent expense was recorded.
16. Retirement Benefits
The Company maintains a profit sharing/401(k) plan for eligible full-time U.S. employees. Participants may contribute a fixed percentage of their salary to the plan, subject to IRS limitations. The Company makes a matching contribution of 50% on the first 6% of each participants annual earnings contributed to the plan. Company contributions to the plan for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 were $51,111 and $39,346, respectively.
Effective January 1, 2006, the Companys Canadian subsidiary adopted a group retirement savings plan (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) for eligible full time Canadian employees. The Canadian subsidiary makes a matching contribution of 50% of an employees contribution to a maximum of 3% of annual gross earnings. Employee contribution limits to the group retirement savings plan are set by the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency. The Companys Canadian subsidiarys contributions to the plan for the year ended December 31, 2006 were $48,692.
17. Related Party Transactions
The Company has a consulting agreement with its founder, former president and former director. In 2006 and 2005 compensation and reimbursed expenses under this agreement were $25,825 and $26,087, respectively.
18. Comvita Licensing, Manufacturing and Sales Agreement
On February 13, 2006 the Company entered into an exclusive five year licensing, manufacturing and sales agreement (the Agreement) with Comvita New Zealand Limited, whereby the Company will manufacture and sell a line of Manuka Honey based wound care products developed by Comvita. These products are supported by proprietary intellectual property that will serve to provide a competitive advantage in the market place. Access to this technology and these products represents a significant milestone in the Companys strategy to build a larger presence in the advanced wound care market segment. Under the Agreement, the Company receives exclusive rights to manufacture and sell its branded products throughout North and South America within the professional medical-surgical marketplace (i.e. extended care, acute care, home care, etc). Comvita retains the right to these products in the consumer marketplace and has the option to purchase its branded consumer product requirements from the Company at agreed upon pricing.
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
In accordance with the Agreement, the Company will purchase its requirements for active honey from Comvita at agreed upon pricing. As consideration for the grant of the license, the Company will pay Comvita a royalty based on sales. The Agreement calls for the Company to spend a minimum of either $200,000 or 8% of sales per year on Advertising and Promotion in support of these products. Further, the Agreement calls for minimum sales achievement targets beginning in the second year of the Agreement and each year thereafter to maintain exclusivity. The agreement will commence upon regulatory approval of the first product which had not occurred as of December 31, 2006.
19. Appointment of Canadian Distributor
On May 9, 2005 the Company entered into a five-year agreement expiring May 1, 2010 with a Canadian company to serve as the exclusive distributor of its products in Canada. The Company believes that the agreement will provide better service to its customers throughout Canada and greater opportunity for sales growth. The agreement also appoints the distributor as the Companys servicing agent to fulfill supply contracts held directly by the Company. The Company recognizes revenue under the agreement when title and risk of loss pass to the distributor and collectability is reasonably assured which is at the time product is shipped to the distributor. Payment terms from the distributor are 30 days. The agreement automatically renews after five-years for consecutive periods of one year each on the same terms and conditions unless either party gives notice of its intent not to renew 180 days prior to expiry. Either party has the right to terminate the agreement when an event of default (as defined) has occurred with respect to the other party. The distributor is entitled to continue to sell or otherwise dispose of all inventory owned by it from and after the date of contract expiration or termination. If termination of the agreement is not occasioned by breach by the distributor, the distributor will be entitled on notice to the Company to return saleable inventory (as defined) to the Company. In the event sales returns are expected, they will be reserved for at the time of sale. Since the inception of the agreement, sales returns have been minimal.
Effective June 1, 2005 the distributor assumed responsibility for customer service, product delivery and maintenance and warehousing of sufficient inventory to meet agreed upon order fulfillment requirements. On an ongoing basis, the distributor will place inventory replenishment orders with the Company at agreed upon prices, 120 days in advance of scheduled delivery. Unless amended, each order becomes non-cancelable 90 days in advance of scheduled delivery.
With respect to sales made by the distributor, the Company will pay the distributor an agreed upon distribution fee and a specified incentive for growth (as achieved). The Company will reimburse the distributor for the difference between the price paid by the distributor and the Companys contract price with the end customer upon submission by the distributor of an agreed upon rebate report. Further, the agreement requires the distributor to meet specified minimum regular sales growth targets in the first four years and achieve a minimum annual private label product purchase target. Failure of the distributor to meet the annual purchase requirements shall not be considered an event of default. In this situation, the Company, at its discretion, may cancel the agreement. In the first fiscal year of the agreement ending May 30, 2006 the distributor did not meet its growth targets and no additional growth incentives were earned. The Company opted not to exercise its option to cancel the agreement as a result of the distributors failure to meet its growth targets.
In connection with implementing the agreement, the Company sold to the distributor its existing inventory of saleable finished product on hand and all saleable finished product it committed to manufacture prior to signing of the agreement for delivery by the Company through September 2005 at the agreed upon prices to initially stock and maintain the distribution pipeline. Other than the one-time sale in May and June 2005 of its existing inventory on hand which is estimated to represent two to three months sales, prospective sales are expected to resume historical trends affected only by existing market conditions. Given economic order quantities and normal lead times associated with the products sold to the distributor, it is expected that a two to three month safety stock will be required prospectively by the distributor to maintain required customer service requirements. In addition, the Company incurred one-time costs consisting of severance and other costs to dismantle its distribution capabilities and sub-lease its distribution warehouse. A summary of the estimated one-time benefit and cost of the agreement recognized in the year ended December 31, 2005 (as restated) is outlined below:
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
Net Sales | $1,685,000 | ||
Cost of Sales | 1,240,000 | ||
Gross Profit | 445,000 | ||
Expenses | 105,000 | ||
Pretax Income | $ 340,000 |
Further, implementation of the agreement resulted in an estimated one-time positive cash flow benefit of $2,705,000 stemming from lower receivable and inventory requirements going forward and the one-time pretax income benefit of the sale of existing saleable finished product inventory on hand to the distributor.
20. Subsequent Events
Cashless Exercise of Warrants
In accordance with the series F warrant agreement, effective January 4, 2007, the owners effected a cashless exercise of all issued and outstanding series F warrants comprising 1,309,441 warrants with an exercise price of $0.57 per warrant. Based on the thirty day trailing average closing price of $0.78 per share, the warrants had a calculated value of $0.21 each ($0.78 $0.57), or $274,983 in the aggregate, and were exchanged for 352,175 shares of common stock.
Amendment To U.S. Revolving Credit and Security Agreement
On March 12, 2007, the Company and its U.S. lender agreed to amend the Companys monthly minimum EBITDA and certain of the monthly fixed charge coverage ratio financial covenants for 2007, effective January 1, 2007. The changes were requested and approved by the U.S. lender in light of the Companys 2007 business plan and its overall existing and projected financial condition. By the end of 2007, the subject financial covenants will return to their pre-amendment levels. No fee was charged by the U.S. lender for this amendment.
License Agreement
On March 23, 2007, the Company entered into a patent and technology license agreement (Agreement) with Quick-Med Technologies, Inc. (QMT) relating to QMTs proprietary anti-microbial technology (the Technology). The Company anticipates utilizing the Technology in a series of wound care products, including conforming gauze, gauze sponges, gauze bandage rolls, gauze packing strips, oil emulsion acetate and Unna boot dressings. Initiation of the marketing and sale of products incorporating the Technology is dependent upon the grant by the Food and Drug Administration of approval for use of the Technology in primary and secondary wound dressings. The fact and timing of such approval are uncertain.
The initial term of the Agreement extends from March 23, 2007 (the Effective Date) for a period equal to the shorter of five years from the first commercial sale of products under the Agreement or seven years from the Effective Date. Under the Agreement, QMT grants to the Company an exclusive, royalty-bearing right and license to make, use and sell products incorporating the Technology in the United States and Canada (with exception of sales to the United States government and agencies thereof in which case the license will be non-exclusive).
In consideration for the license to the Technology, the Company paid QMT a license fee in the amount of $50,000 and agreed to make additional advance royalty payments in the amount of $25,000 each, three months, six months and nine months after the Effective Date. The foregoing advance royalty payments are creditable against future royalties that become due under the Agreement.
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
Royalties are payable upon the Companys net sales of products utilizing the Technology at the rate of 20% for sales within exclusive territories and 10% for sales within non-exclusive territories. The Agreement provides for escalating minimum royalty payments for each contract year. In the event for a given contract year the Company fails to make the required minimum royalty payments, but makes at least 50% of the required minimum royalty payments, QMTs exclusive remedy would be the termination of the Companys exclusive rights to the Technology. In the event for a given contract year the Company fails to make at least 50% of the required minimum royalty payments, or if the Company fails to make the required minimum royalty payments for three contract years, QMTs exclusive remedies would be the termination of the Companys exclusive rights to the Technology or termination of the Agreement.
21. Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)
As discussed in Note 1, the Company restated its financial statements for certain interim periods during 2006 and 2005. The interim periods that were restated were the second and third quarters of 2005 and the first three quarters of 2006. The table below reflects the effects of these restatements for these interim quarters as well as for the year ended December 31, 2005.
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2006 June 30, 2006 September 30, 2006 ---------------------------- ---------------------------- ---------------------------- As Previously As Previously As Previously Reported As Restated Reported As Restated Reported As Restated ------------ ----------- ------------- ----------- ------------- ----------- (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) ----------- ----------- ----------- Selected consolidated balance sheet data: Total current assets $ 6,453,411 $ 6,135,290 $ 8,216,701 $ 7,897,810 $ 8,239,993 $ 7,933,385 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total assets $ 10,568,598 $ 10,250,477 $ 18,453,829 $ 18,134,938 $ 18,713,261 $ 18,406,653 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total current liabilities $ 3,027,808 $ 2,941,576 $ 3,266,357 $ 3,174,656 $ 3,406,693 $ 3,304,584 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total liabilities $ 3,444,864 $ 3,358,632 $ 4,873,299 $ 4,781,598 $ 4,236,951 $ 4,134,842 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total shareholders equity $ 7,123,734 $ 6,891,845 $ 13,580,530 $ 13,353,340 $ 14,476,310 $ 14,271,811 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Quarter Ended Quarter Ended Quarter Ended March 31, 2006 . June 30, 2006 September 30, 2006 ---------------------------- ---------------------------- ---------------------------- As Previously As Previously As Previously Reported As Restated Reported As Restated Reported As Restated ------------ ----------- ------------- ----------- ------------- ----------- (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) ----------- ----------- ----------- Consolidated statement of operations data: Net Sales $5,756,914 $5,469,244 $7,386,681 $7,124,287 $7,876,307 $7,606,851 Cost of sales 3,564,913 3,564,913 4,669,119 4,669,119 4,959,232 4,959,232 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Gross profit 2,192,001 1,904,331 2,717,562 2,455,168 2,917,075 2,647,619 Operating expenses 2,121,752 1,864,330 2,254,712 1,976,941 2,389,818 2,098,057 Interest 82,050 82,050 110,145 110,145 106,505 106,505 Other (income) expense, net (69,521) (69,521) 21,915 21,915 21,558 21,558 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Total expense 2,134,281 1,876,859 2,386,772 2,109,001 2,517,881 2,226,120 Income before provision for 57,720 27,472 330,790 346,167 399,194 421,499 income taxes Provision for income taxes - - - - 19,000 19,000 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Net income $ 57,720 $ 27,472 $ 330,790 $ 346,167 $ 380,194 $ 402,499 ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= Income per common share - basic $0.00 $0.00 $0.02 $0.02 $0.02 $0.02 ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== Income per common share - diluted $0.00 $0.00 $0.01 $0.01 $0.01 $0.01 ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== Shares used in computing income per common share - basic 12,285,768 12,285,768 20,805,423 20,805,423 24,188,769 24,188,769 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== Shares used in computing income per common share - diluted 15,659,185 15,659,185 25,207,546 25,207,546 27,959,757 27,959,757 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== ==========
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2005 September 30, 2005 December 31, 2005 ---------------------------- ---------------------------- ---------------------------- As Previously As Previously As Previously Reported As Restated Reported As Restated Reported As Restated ------------ ----------- ------------- ----------- ------------- ----------- (Unaudited) (Unaudited) ----------- ----------- Selected consolidated balance sheet data: Total current assets $ 5,959,417 $ 5,801,131 $ 6,488,822 $ 6,307,580 $ 6,409,920 $ 6,112,860 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total assets $ 11,145,232 $ 10,986,946 $ 11,702,367 $ 11,521,125 $ 10,595,246 $ 10,298,186 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total current liabilities $ 2,921,662 $ 2,921,662 $ 3,226,836 $ 3,226,836 $ 3,055,127 $ 2,960,931 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total liabilities $ 3,525,174 $ 3,525,174 $ 3,779,591 $ 3,779,591 $ 3,543,582 $ 3,449,386 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total shareholders equity $ 7,620,058 $ 7,461,772 $ 7,922,776 $ 7,741,534 $ 7,051,664 $ 6,848,800 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Quarter Ended Quarter Ended Year Ended June 30, 2005 . September 30, 2005 December 31, 2005 ---------------------------- ---------------------------- ---------------------------- As Previously As Previously As Previously Reported As Restated Reported As Restated Reported As Restated ------------ ----------- ------------- ----------- ------------- ----------- (Unaudited) (Unaudited) ----------- ----------- Consolidated statement of operations data: Net Sales $6,934,218 $6,704,107 $5,712,457 $5,469,230 $23,545,475 $22,799,640 Cost of sales 4,693,456 4,693,456 3,750,384 3,750,384 15,756,053 15,756,053 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Gross profit 2,240,762 2,010,651 1,962,073 1,718,846 7,789,422 7,043,587 Operating expenses 1,968,312 1,893,652 1,831,780 1,602,505 7,520,986 6,966,037 Goodwill impairment - - - - 910,967 910,967 Interest 95,269 95,269 75,929 75,929 336,867 336,867 Other expense, net 18,997 18,997 11,259 11,259 (70,294) (70,294) --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Total expense 2,082,578 2,007,918 1,918,968 1,689,693 8,698,526 8,143,577 Income (loss) before provision for 158,184 2,733 43,105 29,153 (909,104) (1,099,990) income taxes Provision for income taxes - - - - - - --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Net income (loss) $ 158,184 $ 2,733 $ 43,105 $ 29,153 $ (909,104) $(1,099,990) ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= Income (loss) per common share - basic $0.01 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $(0.07) $(0.09) ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== Income (loss) per common share - diluted $0.01 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 ==== ==== ==== ==== Shares used in computing income (loss) per common share - basic 12,284,007 12,284,007 12,285,768 12,285,768 12,216,804 12,216,804 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== Shares used in computing income (loss) per common share - diluted 14,745,538 14,745,538 15,804,912 15,804,912 ========== ========== ========== ==========
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
Item 8. Changes In and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
On December 5, 2006, the Company dismissed J.H. Cohn LLP as the Companys independent registered public accounting firm. The Company, also on December 5, 2006, engaged Ernst & Young LLP as the Companys new independent registered public accounting firm. The decision to dismiss J.H. Cohn and engage Ernst & Young was made at the direction of the Companys board of directors upon recommendation of the boards audit committee and was motivated by the Companys desire to avail itself of Ernst & Youngs health care industry expertise, breadth of resources and global reach.
The report of J.H. Cohn on the consolidated financial statements of the Company for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion, nor was such report qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. J.H. Cohns report dated February 24, 2006, on the consolidated financial statements of the Company expressed an unqualified opinion.
During the Companys fiscal years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, and through December 5, 2006, the Company did not have any disagreement with J.H. Cohn on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedure which, if not resolved to the satisfaction of J.H. Cohn, would have caused it to make a reference to the subject matter of the disagreement in connection with its report.
During the Companys fiscal years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 and through December 5, 2006, no reportable events as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv)(B) of Regulation S-B have occurred.
J.H. Cohn has indicated to the Company that it concurs with the foregoing statements as they relate to J.H. Cohn and has furnished a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission to this effect. A copy of this letter is attached as Exhibit 16.1 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on December 8, 2006.
During the Companys fiscal years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 and through December 5, 2006, neither the Company nor anyone acting on its behalf consulted with Ernst & Young regarding any of the matters specified in Item 304(a)(2) of Regulation S-B.
Item 8A. Controls and Procedures
The Companys management, with the participation of the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2006. Based on this evaluation, the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as a result of the material weakness set forth below, the Companys disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of that date for gathering, analyzing and disclosing the information the Company is required to disclose in the reports it files under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 within the time periods specified in the SECs rules and forms.
After management concluded that there was a material weakness, management performed additional analysis and other post-closing procedures to determine that the Companys consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-KSB were prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and present fairly in all material respects the Companys financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.
A material weakness, as defined under standards established by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Boards Auditing Standard No. 2, is a significant deficiency, or a combination of significant deficiencies, that results in more than a remote likelihood that a material misstatement of annual or interim financial statements would not be prevented or detected. We have concluded that there is a material weakness in our disclosure controls and procedures because the Company did not have a formal process in place to evaluate and document all of the accounting implications that may be associated with new and non-routine contracts, including distribution agreements. As a result of this deficiency, the Companys consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2005 and for each of the quarters from June 30, 2005 through September 30, 2006, were restated to revise the accounting for and classification of certain fees payable in connection with a distribution agreement that commenced in May 2005. The Company now believes that this matter is resolved.
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
Management is responsible for maintaining effective internal controls over its financial statement closing and reporting process. In order to remediate the aforementioned material weakness, management has taken the following actions:
1. | Management has prepared and implemented a formal policy outlining the process for review and approval of all material contractual obligations entered into, or amended, by the Company; |
2. | All new material contracts or amendments thereto will be reviewed and approved by the Companys Chief Financial Officer prior to execution thereof. |
Other than as described above, during the three months ended December 31, 2006 there was no change in the Companys internal controls over financial reporting that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Companys internal controls over financial reporting.
Part III
Item 9. Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons; Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act
Information in response to this Item is incorporated herein by reference to our definitive proxy statement for our 2007 annual meeting of shareholders to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission not later than April 30, 2007.
Item 10. Executive Compensation
Information in response to this Item is incorporated herein by reference to our definitive proxy statement for our 2007 annual meeting of shareholders to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission not later than April 30, 2007.
Item 11. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
Information in response to this Item is incorporated herein by reference to our definitive proxy statement for our 2007 annual meeting of shareholders to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission not later than April 30, 2007.
Item 12. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
Information in response to this Item is incorporated herein by reference to our definitive proxy statement for our 2007 annual meeting of shareholders to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission not later than April 30, 2007.
Item 13. Exhibits
(a) Exhibits
Exhibit Number |
Description |
3.01 | Articles of Incorporation effective June 3, 1996 (previously filed as Exhibit B to the Companys Proxy Statement filed on April 23, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference). |
3.02 | Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation effective February 10, 1998 (previously filed as Exhibit A to the Companys Proxy Statement filed on December 22, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference). |
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3.03 | Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation effective October 20, 1998 (previously filed as Exhibit A to the Companys Proxy Statement filed on August 14, 1998 and incorporated herein by reference). |
3.04 | Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation effective May 26, 1999 (previously filed as Exhibit A to the Companys Proxy Statement filed on April 13, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference). |
3.05 | Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation effective August 2, 1999 (previously filed as Exhibit 3 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on August 6, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference). |
3.06 | Certificate of Designations, Voting Powers, Preferences and Rights of the Series of Preferred Stock of Derma Sciences, Inc. Designated Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (previously filed as Exhibit 10.03 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on November 24, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference). |
3.07 | Certificate of Designations, Voting Powers, Preferences and Rights of the Series of Preferred Stock of Derma Sciences, Inc. Designated Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (previously filed as Exhibit 10.05 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on July 9, 1998 and incorporated herein by reference). |
3.08 | Certificate of Designations, Voting Powers, Preferences and Rights of the Series of Preferred Stock of Derma Sciences, Inc. Designated Series C Convertible Preferred Stock (previously filed as Exhibit 10.05 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on August 20, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference). |
3.09 | Certificate of Designations, Voting Powers, Preferences and Rights of the Series of Preferred Stock of Derma Sciences, Inc. Designated Series D Convertible Preferred Stock (previously filed as Exhibit 10.05 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on January 10, 2000 and incorporated herein by reference). |
3.10 | Bylaws effective May 14, 1997 (previously filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Companys Form 10-QSB filed on August 15, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.01* | Employment Agreement, dated March 1, 2004, between the Company and Edward J. Quilty (previously filed as Exhibit 10.01 to the Companys Form 10-KSB filed on March 30, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.02* | Senior Management Stock Option Agreement, dated April 30, 1997, between the Company and Edward J. Quilty (previously filed as Exhibit 10.05 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on May 6, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.03* | Employment Agreement, dated March 1, 2004, between the Company and John E. Yetter, CPA (previously filed as Exhibit 10.06 to the Companys Form 10-KSB filed on March 30, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.04* | Employment Agreement, dated March 1, 2004, between the Company and Robert C. Cole (previously filed as Exhibit 10.11 to the Companys Form 10-KSB filed on March 30, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.05* | Employment Agreement, dated March 1, 2005, between the Company and Frederic Eigner (previously filed as Exhibit 10.42 to the Companys Form 10-KSB filed on March 31, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.06* | Employment Agreement, dated March 1, 2006, between the Company and Barry J. Wolfenson (previously filed as Exhibit 10.06 to the Companys Form 10-KSB filed on March 30, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.07 | Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated December 27, 1999, by and among Derma Sciences, Inc. and Genetic Laboratories Wound Care, Inc. (previously filed as Exhibit 10.01 to the Company's Form 8-K filed on January 10, 2000 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.08 | Asset Purchase Agreement and amendments thereto, dated June 28, 2002, July 12, 2002 and July 18, 2002, by and between Derma Sciences, Inc. and Dumex Medical, Inc. (previously filed as Exhibits 2.01, 2.02 and 2.03 to the Company's Form 8-K filed on September 10, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.09 | The Derma Sciences, Inc. Stock Option Plan, as amended February 24, 2004 (previously filed as Appendix C to the Companys Proxy Statement filed April 5, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10.10 | Purchase Agreement, dated February 28, 2002, relative to the private placement of securities (previously filed as Exhibit 10.01 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on March 6, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.11 | Registration Rights Agreement, dated February 28, 2002, relative to the private placement of securities (previously filed as Exhibit 10.02 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on March 6, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.12 | Offer of Finance dated July 23, 2002 relative to financing by the Company of the purchase of the assets of Dumex Medical Inc. through the Laurentian Bank of Canada (previously filed as Exhibit 10.01 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on September 10, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.13 | Guarantee of the Company dated on or about August 26, 2002 of indebtedness of Dumex Medical Canada Inc. to the Laurentian Bank of Canada (previously filed as Exhibit 10.03 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on September 10, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.14 | Guarantee of the subsidiary of the Company, Sunshine Products, Inc., dated on or about August 26, 2002 of indebtedness of Dumex Medical Canada Inc. to the Laurentian Bank of Canada (previously filed as Exhibit 10.04 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on September 10, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.15 | Security Agreement of the Company dated on or about August 26, 2002 pledging collateral to secure its guarantee of indebtedness of Dumex Medical Canada Inc. to the Laurentian Bank of Canada (previously filed as Exhibit 10.05 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on September 10, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.16 | Security Agreement of the subsidiary of the Company, Sunshine Products, Inc., dated on or about August 26, 2002 pledging collateral to secure its guarantee of indebtedness of Dumex Medical Canada Inc. to the Laurentian Bank of Canada (previously filed as Exhibit 10.06 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on September 10, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.17 | Bond Conversion Agreement, dated January 7, 2002, between the Company and Galen Partners III, Galen Partners International III, Galen Employee Fund III (previously filed as Exhibit 10.01 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on March 7, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.18 | Code of ethics applicable to the Companys principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer (previously filed as Exhibit 10.42 to the Companys Form 10-KSB filed on March 31, 2003 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.19 | Form of Purchase Agreement relative to private placement of securities (previously filed as Exhibit 10.01 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on June 12, 2003 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.20 | Form of Registration Rights Agreement relative to private placement of securities (previously filed as Exhibit 10.02 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on June 12, 2003 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.21 | Asset Purchase Agreement, dated August 6, 2003, between the Company and GeriCare Providers, Inc. (previously filed as Exhibit 10.01 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on August 29, 2003 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.22 | Purchase Agreement, dated January 9, 2004 between the Company and Kimberly-Clark Corporation (previously filed as Exhibit 2.01 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on January 23, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.23 | Security Agreement dated January 9, 2004 between the Company and Kimberly-Clark Corporation (previously filed as Exhibit 10.01 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on January 23, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.24 | Lease Agreement, dated January 9, 2003 between the Company and Kimberly-Clark Corporation (previously filed as Exhibit 10.02 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on January 23, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.25 | Supply Agreement dated January , 2004 between the Company and Kimberly-Clark Corporation (previously filed as Exhibit 10.03 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on January 23, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10.26 | Trademark License Agreement dated January , 2004 between the Company and Kimberly-Clark Corporation (previously filed as Exhibit 10.04 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on January 23, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.27 | Trademark Assignment dated January, 2004 between the Company and Kimberly-Clark Corporation (previously filed as Exhibit 10.05 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on January 23, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.28 | Amendment to Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 9, 2004 between the Company and Kimberly-Clark Corporation (previously filed as Exhibit 2.01 to the Companys Form 8-K/A-2 filed on February 6, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.29 | Form of Purchase Agreement relative to private placement of common stock (previously filed as Exhibit 10.01 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on March 8, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.30 | Form of Registration Rights Agreement relative to private placement of common stock (previously filed as Exhibit 10.02 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on March 8, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.31 | Form of Purchase Agreement relative to private placement of common stock and series G warrants (previously filed as Exhibit 10.40 to the Companys Form 10-KSB filed on March 31, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.32 | Form of Registration Rights Agreement relative to private placement of common stock and series G warrants (previously filed as Exhibit 10.41 to the Companys Form 10-KSB filed on March 31, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.33 | Amendment No. 2 to Revolving Credit and Security Agreement, dated April 18, 2006, between the Company and CapitalSource Finance, LLC (previously filed as Exhibit 10.01 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on April 24, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.34 | Amendment No. 3 to Revolving Credit and Security Agreement, dated March 12, 2007, between the Company and CapitalSource Finance, LLC. |
10.35 | Private Placement Memorandum with Amendments relative to the private placement of securities effected on April 18, 2006 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.01 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on April 24, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.36 | Form of Purchase Agreement relative to the private placement of securities effected on April 18, 2006 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.02 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on April 24, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.37 | Form of Registration Rights Agreement relative to the private placement of securities effected on April 18, 2006 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.03 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on April 24, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.38 | Warrant Agreement between the Company and StockTrans, Inc. relative to the private placement of securities effected on April 18, 2006 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.04 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on April 24, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.39 | Placement Agreement between the Company and Taglich Brothers, Inc. relative to the private placement of securities effected on April 18, 2006 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.05 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on April 24, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.40 | Asset Purchase Agreement, dated January 26, 2006, relative to the Companys purchase on April 18, 2006 of the assets of Western Medical, Inc. (previously filed as Exhibit 10.01 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on April 24, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.41 | Purchase Agreement, dated August 3, 2006, between the Company and Comvita New Zealand Limited relative to the private sale of securities (previously filed as Exhibit 10.01 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on August 7, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.42 | Registration Rights Agreement, dated August 3, 2006, between the Company and Comvita New Zealand Limited relative to the private sale of securities (previously filed as Exhibit 10.03 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on August 7, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference). |
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16.1 | Letter from previous certifying accountants concurring with the Companys statements relative to this firm in the Companys report concerning its change of certifying accountants (previously filed as Exhibit 16.1 to the Companys Form 8-K filed December 8, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference). |
21 | Information relative to subsidiaries. |
23.1 | Consent of Ernst & Young LLP. |
23.2 | Consent of J.H. Cohn LLP. |
31.1 | Certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley act of 2002. |
31.2 | Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley act of 2002. |
32.1 | Certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
32.2 | Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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* Management contract or compensatory plan.
Filed with this report
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Information in response to this Item is incorporated herein by reference to our definitive proxy statement for our 2007 annual meeting of shareholders to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission not later than April 30, 2007.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
DERMA SCIENCES, INC. | |
March 30, 2007 | By: /s/ Edward J. Quilty |
Edward J. Quilty | |
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities indicated on March 30, 2007.
Signatures: | Title: |
/s/ Edward J. Quilty | President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board |
Edward J. Quilty | of Directors (Principal Executive Officer) |
/s/ John E. Yetter | Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
John E. Yetter, CPA | (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
/s/ Srini Conjeevaram | Director |
Srini Conjeevaram | |
/s/ Stephen T. Wills | Director |
Stephen T. Wills, CPA, MST | |
/s/ James T. O'Brien | Director |
James T. O'Brien | |
/s/ C. Richard Stafford | Director |
C. Richard Stafford, Esq. | |
/s/ Richard J. Keim | Director |
Richard J. Keim | |
/s/ Robert G. Moussa | Director |
Robert G. Moussa |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number |
Description |
3.01 | Articles of Incorporation effective June 3, 1996 (previously filed as Exhibit B to the Companys Proxy Statement filed on April 23, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference). |
3.02 | Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation effective February 10, 1998 (previously filed as Exhibit A to the Companys Proxy Statement filed on December 22, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference). |
3.03 | Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation effective October 20, 1998 (previously filed as Exhibit A to the Companys Proxy Statement filed on August 14, 1998 and incorporated herein by reference). |
3.04 | Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation effective May 26, 1999 (previously filed as Exhibit A to the Companys Proxy Statement filed on April 13, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference). |
3.05 | Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation effective August 2, 1999 (previously filed as Exhibit 3 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on August 6, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference). |
3.06 | Certificate of Designations, Voting Powers, Preferences and Rights of the Series of Preferred Stock of Derma Sciences, Inc. Designated Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (previously filed as Exhibit 10.03 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on November 24, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference). |
3.07 | Certificate of Designations, Voting Powers, Preferences and Rights of the Series of Preferred Stock of Derma Sciences, Inc. Designated Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (previously filed as Exhibit 10.05 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on July 9, 1998 and incorporated herein by reference). |
3.08 | Certificate of Designations, Voting Powers, Preferences and Rights of the Series of Preferred Stock of Derma Sciences, Inc. Designated Series C Convertible Preferred Stock (previously filed as Exhibit 10.05 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on August 20, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference). |
3.09 | Certificate of Designations, Voting Powers, Preferences and Rights of the Series of Preferred Stock of Derma Sciences, Inc. Designated Series D Convertible Preferred Stock (previously filed as Exhibit 10.05 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on January 10, 2000 and incorporated herein by reference). |
3.10 | Bylaws effective May 14, 1997 (previously filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Companys Form 10-QSB filed on August 15, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.01* | Employment Agreement, dated March 1, 2004, between the Company and Edward J. Quilty (previously filed as Exhibit 10.01 to the Companys Form 10-KSB filed on March 30, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.02* | Senior Management Stock Option Agreement, dated April 30, 1997, between the Company and Edward J. Quilty (previously filed as Exhibit 10.05 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on May 6, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.03* | Employment Agreement, dated March 1, 2004, between the Company and John E. Yetter, CPA (previously filed as Exhibit 10.06 to the Companys Form 10-KSB filed on March 30, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.04* | Employment Agreement, dated March 1, 2004, between the Company and Robert C. Cole (previously filed as Exhibit 10.11 to the Companys Form 10-KSB filed on March 30, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.05* | Employment Agreement, dated March 1, 2005, between the Company and Frederic Eigner (previously filed as Exhibit 10.42 to the Companys Form 10-KSB filed on March 31, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.06* | Employment Agreement, dated March 1, 2006, between the Company and Barry J. Wolfenson (previously filed as Exhibit 10.06 to the Companys Form 10-KSB filed on March 30, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.07 | Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated December 27, 1999, by and among Derma Sciences, Inc. and Genetic Laboratories Wound Care, Inc. (previously filed as Exhibit 10.01 to the Company's Form 8-K filed on January 10, 2000 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.08 | Asset Purchase Agreement and amendments thereto, dated June 28, 2002, July 12, 2002 and July 18, 2002, by and between Derma Sciences, Inc. and Dumex Medical, Inc. (previously filed as Exhibits 2.01, 2.02 and 2.03 to the Company's Form 8-K filed on September 10, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.09 | The Derma Sciences, Inc. Stock Option Plan, as amended February 24, 2004 (previously filed as Appendix C to the Companys Proxy Statement filed April 5, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.10 | Purchase Agreement, dated February 28, 2002, relative to the private placement of securities (previously filed as Exhibit 10.01 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on March 6, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.11 | Registration Rights Agreement, dated February 28, 2002, relative to the private placement of securities (previously filed as Exhibit 10.02 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on March 6, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.12 | Offer of Finance dated July 23, 2002 relative to financing by the Company of the purchase of the assets of Dumex Medical Inc. through the Laurentian Bank of Canada (previously filed as Exhibit 10.01 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on September 10, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.13 | Guarantee of the Company dated on or about August 26, 2002 of indebtedness of Dumex Medical Canada Inc. to the Laurentian Bank of Canada (previously filed as Exhibit 10.03 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on September 10, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.14 | Guarantee of the subsidiary of the Company, Sunshine Products, Inc., dated on or about August 26, 2002 of indebtedness of Dumex Medical Canada Inc. to the Laurentian Bank of Canada (previously filed as Exhibit 10.04 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on September 10, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.15 | Security Agreement of the Company dated on or about August 26, 2002 pledging collateral to secure its guarantee of indebtedness of Dumex Medical Canada Inc. to the Laurentian Bank of Canada (previously filed as Exhibit 10.05 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on September 10, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.16 | Security Agreement of the subsidiary of the Company, Sunshine Products, Inc., dated on or about August 26, 2002 pledging collateral to secure its guarantee of indebtedness of Dumex Medical Canada Inc. to the Laurentian Bank of Canada (previously filed as Exhibit 10.06 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on September 10, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.17 | Bond Conversion Agreement, dated January 7, 2002, between the Company and Galen Partners III, Galen Partners International III, Galen Employee Fund III (previously filed as Exhibit 10.01 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on March 7, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.18 | Code of ethics applicable to the Companys principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer (previously filed as Exhibit 10.42 to the Companys Form 10-KSB filed on March 31, 2003 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.19 | Form of Purchase Agreement relative to private placement of securities (previously filed as Exhibit 10.01 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on June 12, 2003 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.20 | Form of Registration Rights Agreement relative to private placement of securities (previously filed as Exhibit 10.02 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on June 12, 2003 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.21 | Asset Purchase Agreement, dated August 6, 2003, between the Company and GeriCare Providers, Inc. (previously filed as Exhibit 10.01 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on August 29, 2003 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.22 | Purchase Agreement, dated January 9, 2004 between the Company and Kimberly-Clark Corporation (previously filed as Exhibit 2.01 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on January 23, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.23 | Security Agreement dated January 9, 2004 between the Company and Kimberly-Clark Corporation (previously filed as Exhibit 10.01 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on January 23, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.24 | Lease Agreement, dated January 9, 2003 between the Company and Kimberly-Clark Corporation (previously filed as Exhibit 10.02 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on January 23, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.25 | Supply Agreement dated January , 2004 between the Company and Kimberly-Clark Corporation (previously filed as Exhibit 10.03 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on January 23, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.26 | Trademark License Agreement dated January , 2004 between the Company and Kimberly-Clark Corporation (previously filed as Exhibit 10.04 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on January 23, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.27 | Trademark Assignment dated January, 2004 between the Company and Kimberly-Clark Corporation (previously filed as Exhibit 10.05 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on January 23, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.28 | Amendment to Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 9, 2004 between the Company and Kimberly-Clark Corporation (previously filed as Exhibit 2.01 to the Companys Form 8-K/A-2 filed on February 6, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.29 | Form of Purchase Agreement relative to private placement of common stock (previously filed as Exhibit 10.01 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on March 8, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.30 | Form of Registration Rights Agreement relative to private placement of common stock (previously filed as Exhibit 10.02 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on March 8, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.31 | Form of Purchase Agreement relative to private placement of common stock and series G warrants (previously filed as Exhibit 10.40 to the Companys Form 10-KSB filed on March 31, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.32 | Form of Registration Rights Agreement relative to private placement of common stock and series G warrants (previously filed as Exhibit 10.41 to the Companys Form 10-KSB filed on March 31, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.33 | Amendment No. 2 to Revolving Credit and Security Agreement, dated April 18, 2006, between the Company and CapitalSource Finance, LLC (previously filed as Exhibit 10.01 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on April 24, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.34 | Amendment No. 3 to Revolving Credit and Security Agreement, dated March 12, 2007, between the Company and CapitalSource Finance, LLC. |
10.35 | Private Placement Memorandum with Amendments relative to the private placement of securities effected on April 18, 2006 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.01 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on April 24, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.36 | Form of Purchase Agreement relative to the private placement of securities effected on April 18, 2006 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.02 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on April 24, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.37 | Form of Registration Rights Agreement relative to the private placement of securities effected on April 18, 2006 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.03 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on April 24, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.38 | Warrant Agreement between the Company and StockTrans, Inc. relative to the private placement of securities effected on April 18, 2006 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.04 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on April 24, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.39 | Placement Agreement between the Company and Taglich Brothers, Inc. relative to the private placement of securities effected on April 18, 2006 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.05 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on April 24, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.40 | Asset Purchase Agreement, dated January 26, 2006, relative to the Companys purchase on April 18, 2006 of the assets of Western Medical, Inc. (previously filed as Exhibit 10.01 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on April 24, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.41 | Purchase Agreement, dated August 3, 2006, between the Company and Comvita New Zealand Limited relative to the private sale of securities (previously filed as Exhibit 10.01 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on August 7, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference). |
10.42 | Registration Rights Agreement, dated August 3, 2006, between the Company and Comvita New Zealand Limited relative to the private sale of securities (previously filed as Exhibit 10.03 to the Companys Form 8-K filed on August 7, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference). |
16.1 | Letter from previous certifying accountants concurring with the Companys statements relative to this firm in the Companys report concerning its change of certifying accountants (previously filed as Exhibit 16.1 to the Companys Form 8-K filed December 8, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference). |
21 | Information relative to subsidiaries. |
23.1 | Consent of Ernst & Young LLP. |
23.2 | Consent of J.H. Cohn LLP. |
31.1 | Certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley act of 2002. |
31.2 | Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley act of 2002. |
32.1 | Certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
32.2 | Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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* Management contract or compensatory plan.
Filed with this report