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AUTHENTIDATE HOLDING CORP - 10-Q - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
(Edgar Glimpses Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Forward-Looking Statements and Factors That May Affect Future Results
Certain statements in this Form 10-Q, including information set forth under
Item 2 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act"). We desire to avail
ourselves of certain "safe harbor" provisions of the Act and are therefore
including this special note to enable us to do so. Forward-looking statements in
this Form 10-Q or hereafter included in other publicly available documents filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, reports to our stockholders and
other publicly available statements issued or released by us involving known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause our actual
results, performance (financial or operating) or achievements to differ from the
future results, performance (financial or operating) or achievements expressed
or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such future results are based
upon our management's best estimates based upon current conditions and the most
recent results of operations. These risks include, but are not limited to risks
associated with the market acceptance of our software, products and services,
competition, pricing, technological changes, implementation of our business
plan, and other risks as discussed in our filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, in particular our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended June 30, 2012, all of which risk factors could adversely affect our
business and the accuracy of the forward-looking statements contained herein.
Overview
Authentidate Holding Corp. (Authentidate or the company) is a provider of secure
web-based software applications and telehealth products and services that enable
healthcare organizations to coordinate care for patients and enhance related
administrative and clinical workflows. Authentidate and its subsidiaries provide
products and services that address a variety of business needs for our
customers, including enabling healthcare organizations to increase revenues,
improve productivity, enhance patient care and reduce costs by eliminating paper
and manual work steps from clinical, administrative and other processes and
enhancing compliance with regulatory requirements. Our web-based services are
delivered as Software as a Service (SaaS) to our customers interfacing
seamlessly with billing and document management systems. These solutions
incorporate multiple features and security technologies such as rules based
electronic forms, intelligent routing, transaction management, electronic
signatures, identity credentialing, content authentication, automated audit
trails and remote patient monitoring capabilities. Both web and fax-based
communications are integrated into automated, secure and trusted workflow
solutions.
Our telehealth solutions provide in-home patient vital signs monitoring systems
and services to improve care for patients with chronic illnesses and reduce the
cost of care by delivering results to their healthcare providers via the
Internet. Our telehealth solutions combine our Electronic House Call™ patient
vital signs monitoring appliances or our Interactive Voice Response patient
vital signs monitoring solution with a web-based management and monitoring
software module based on our Inscrybe® Healthcare platform. Both solutions
enable unattended measurements of patients' vital signs and related health
information and are designed to aid wellness and preventative care, and deliver
better care to specific patient segments who require regular monitoring of
medical conditions. Healthcare providers can easily view each specific patient's
vital statistics and make adjustments to the patient's care plans securely via
the Internet. This service provides a combination of care plan schedule
reminders and comprehensive disease management education as well as intelligent
routing to alert on-duty caregivers whenever a patient's vital signs are outside
of the practitioner's pre-set ranges. Healthcare providers and health insurers
are also expected to benefit by having additional tools to improve patient care,
and reduce overall in-person and emergency room patient visits.
Authentidate currently operates its business in the United States with
technology and service offerings that address emerging growth opportunities
based on the regulatory and legal requirements specific to each market. The
business is engaged in the development and sale of web-based services largely
based on our Inscrybe ® platform and related capabilities and telehealth
services featuring our Electronic House Call and Interactive Voice Response
products. In recent years we have focused our efforts on developing and
introducing solutions for use in the healthcare information technology industry.
We believe there are several factors that will be favorable for the healthcare
information technology industry in the near future, despite lingering weakness
in the global economy. Because healthcare information technology solutions play
an important role in healthcare by improving safety, efficiency and reducing
cost, they are often viewed as more strategic than other capital purchases. Most
United States healthcare providers also recognize that they must invest in
healthcare information technology to meet regulatory, compliance and government
reimbursement requirements and incentive opportunities. In addition, government
agencies, as well as politicians and policymakers appear to agree that the
growing cost of our healthcare system is unsustainable. Leaders of both
political parties recognize that the intelligent use of information systems will
improve health outcomes and, correspondingly, drive down costs. The broad
recognition that healthcare information technology is essential to help control
healthcare costs and improve quality contributed to the inclusion of healthcare
information technology incentives in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
(ARRA). The ARRA and accompanying Health Information Technology for Economic and
Clinical Health (HITECH) provisions include more than $35 billion in incentives
for healthcare organizations to modernize operations through "meaningful use" of
healthcare information technology. We believe that these incentives are
contributing to increased demand for healthcare information technology solutions
and services in the United States.
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Another element in the United States marketplace is ongoing healthcare reform
which we believe could drive insurance coverage to an estimated 32 million
additional consumers and may have many second order effects on our customers.
For example, healthcare providers may face increased volumes that could create
capacity constraints, and they may find it challenging to profitably provide
care at the planned reimbursement rates under the expanded coverage models. We
also expect additional compliance and reporting challenges for our customers in
the areas of pay-for-quality, coding requirements, and waste, fraud and abuse
measures. We believe the above factors create strong incentives for providers to
maximize efficiency and create the need for additional investments in healthcare
information technology solutions and services. Thus, while the current economic
environment has impacted our business, we believe the fundamental value
proposition of healthcare information technology remains strong and that the
healthcare information technology industry will likely benefit as healthcare
providers and governments continue to recognize that these solutions and
services contribute to safer, more efficient healthcare.
We have experienced net losses and negative cash flow from operating activities
while we have been focused on developing new products and services, hiring
management, refining our business strategies and repositioning our businesses
for growth. Although we believe we are well positioned for such growth, we
expect to continue to generate net losses and negative cash flow for the
foreseeable future as we seek to expand our potential markets and generate
increased revenues. As discussed in more detail below, we have completed several
financing transactions, and sold non-core assets to fund our working capital
needs. See "Liquidity and Capital Resources". As discussed in more detail in
Note 5 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, on November 21,
2011 we completed a definitive joint venture termination agreement with our
joint venture partner, EncounterCare Solutions, Inc. (Seller), whereby our joint
venture relationship was terminated and ExpressMD Solutions became a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the company. We also entered into a worldwide,
perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use the
intellectual property of the Seller and an affiliated company to continue to
commercialize and develop our ExpressMD telehealth products and services. In
connection with these transactions we agreed to pay the Seller $1.0 million in
cash of which $0.525 million was paid through closing, $0.20 million was paid in
April 2012 and $0.275 million, net of amounts offset in connection with the
litigation discussed in Item 1 - Legal Proceedings, resulted in payments of
$31,000 in September 2012. We also issued 750,000 shares of our common stock to
the Seller. The company paid the cash consideration from cash on hand and issued
the shares of common stock out of its authorized but unissued shares.
During fiscal 2013 we have continued to take steps to refine our core product
and service offerings, significantly expand our addressable markets, manage
operating costs and position the company for long-term growth. We are focused on
refining and marketing our Inscrybe® Healthcare Referral Management and Hospital
Discharge solutions and our telehealth products and services. As discussed
above, we believe our business will benefit as the federal government healthcare
reforms are implemented and as trends in the U.S. healthcare industry to
significantly reduce costs, shorten the length of hospital stays, reduce
hospital readmissions, shift patient care towards wellness and preventative care
programs and automate healthcare records and processes take hold. Although we
have taken steps to focus our business in these areas, our progress will be
impacted by the timing of customer contracts and implementations and the market
acceptance of our products and services.
During this period we have also advanced the development of our telehealth
service offerings and continued to refine the capabilities of our Electronic
House Call and Interactive Voice Response products and services. In April 2011,
we announced that we had been selected as a supplier to the Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA) for its core coordination home Telehealth Program and in
April 2012 we announced that the VA had exercised its first one-year option to
extend the term of our contract, which also includes three additional one-year
extension options. In July 2012, the VA successfully completed the required
test-in phase for our Electronic House Call vital signs monitoring device and
web-service and in October 2012, the VA completed the required test-in phase for
our Interactive Voice Response solution for weight management and we received
approval to begin the national rollout of these solutions to VA facilities
throughout the U.S. and its territories. During the contract period, the company
will be committed to provide, subject to purchase orders from the VA, telehealth
devices and certain associated software solutions. We believe that the VA
telehealth project positions the company for success as this market develops in
the commercial sector and provides a significant growth opportunity for the
company as we work to support the VA in its efforts to deliver quality care to
our veterans. There can be no assurance that the VA will exercise any of the
other option periods under the agreement nor can the company provide any
assurances as to the actual amount of products and solutions, if any, that may
ultimately be purchased by VA facilities under the agreement.
Our current revenues consist principally of transaction fees for web-based
hosted software services. From our telehealth business we generate revenues from
hardware sales, monthly monitoring services and maintenance fees. Growth in our
business is affected by a number of factors, including general economic and
business conditions, and is characterized by long sales cycles. The timing of
customer contracts, implementations and ramp-up to full utilization can have a
significant impact on results and we believe our results over a longer period of
time provide better visibility into our performance.
We intend to continue our efforts to market our web-based services and related
products in our target markets. We also intend to focus on identifying
additional applications and markets where our technology can address customer
needs.
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Critical Accounting Policies
Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations
is based upon our condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been
prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The
preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles requires us to make
estimates, which include judgments and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses, and related disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities. We have based our estimates on historical
experience and on various assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the
circumstances. We evaluate our estimates on a regular basis and make changes
accordingly. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different
assumptions or conditions. To the extent that there are material differences
between these estimates and actual results, our financial condition or results
of operations will be affected.
A critical accounting estimate is based on judgments and assumptions about
matters that are uncertain at the time the estimate is made. Different estimates
that reasonably could have been used or changes in accounting estimates could
materially impact our financial statements. We believe that the policies
described below represent our critical accounting policies, as they have the
greatest potential impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
However, you should also review our Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
beginning on page F-7 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in
our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012.
Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets, including property and equipment, software development costs,
patent costs, trademarks and licenses are reviewed for impairment using an
undiscounted cash flow approach whenever events or changes in circumstances such
as significant changes in the business climate, changes in product offerings, or
other circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.
Software Development Costs
Software development and modification costs incurred subsequent to establishing
technological feasibility are capitalized and amortized based on anticipated
revenue for the related product with an annual minimum equal to the
straight-line amortization over the remaining economic life of the related
products (generally three years). Amortization expense is included in
depreciation and amortization expense.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is derived from web-based hosted software services, telehealth products
and post contract customer support services. Revenue is recognized when
persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the selling
price is fixed and collectability is reasonably assured. Multiple-element
arrangements are assessed to determine whether they can be separated into more
than one unit of accounting. A multiple-element arrangement is separated into
more than one unit of accounting if all of the following criteria are met: the
delivered item has value to the customer on a standalone basis; there is
objective and reliable evidence of the fair value of the undelivered items in
the arrangement; if the arrangement includes a general right of return relative
to the delivered items, and delivery or performance of the undelivered item is
considered probable and substantially in our control. If these criteria are not
met, then revenue is deferred until such criteria are met or until the period
over which the last undelivered element is delivered, which is typically the
life of the contract agreement. If these criteria are met, we allocate total
revenue among the elements based on the sales price of each element when sold
separately which is referred to as vendor specific objective evidence or VSOE.
Revenue from web-based hosted software and related services and post contract
customer support services is recognized when the related service is provided
and, when required, accepted by the customer. Revenue from telehealth products
is recognized when such products are delivered. Revenue from multiple element
arrangements that cannot be allocated to identifiable items is recognized
ratably over the contract term which is generally one year.
Management Estimates
Preparing financial statements requires management to make estimates, judgments
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue
and expenses. Examples include estimates of loss contingencies and product life
cycles, assumptions such as elements comprising a software arrangement,
including the distinction between upgrades/enhancements and new products; when
technological feasibility is achieved for our products; the potential outcome of
future tax consequences; and determining when investment or other impairments
exist. We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses
resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. We make
estimates on the future recoverability of capitalized amounts, we record a
valuation allowance against deferred tax assets when we believe it is more
likely than not that such deferred tax assets will not be realized and we make
assumptions in connection with the calculations of share-based compensation
expense. Actual results and outcomes may differ from management's estimates,
judgments and assumptions. We have based our estimates on historical experience
and on various assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the
circumstances and we evaluate our estimates on a
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regular basis and make changes accordingly. Historically, our estimates relative
to our critical accounting estimates have not differed materially from actual
results; however, actual results may differ from these estimates under different
conditions. If actual results differ from these estimates and other
considerations used in estimating amounts reflected in our condensed
consolidated financial statements, the resulting changes could have a material
adverse effect on our condensed consolidated statement of operations, and in
certain situations, could have a material adverse effect on liquidity and our
financial condition.
Share-Based Compensation
Share-based compensation expense is determined using the Black-Scholes option
pricing model which values options based on the stock price at the grant date,
the exercise price of the option, the expected life of the option, the estimated
volatility, expected dividend payments and the risk-free interest rate over the
expected life of the options.
The company computed the estimated fair values of all share-based compensation
using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the assumptions set forth in
the following table. The company based its estimate of the life of these options
on historical averages over the past five years and estimates of expected future
behavior. The expected volatility was based on the company's historical stock
volatility. The assumptions used in the company's Black-Scholes calculations for
fiscal 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
Weighted
Average
Risk Free Dividend Volatility Option Life
Interest Rate Yield Factor (Months)
Fiscal year 2013 1.8 % 0 % 107 % 48
Fiscal year 2012 1.5 % 0 % 114 % 48
The Black-Scholes option-pricing model requires the input of highly subjective
assumptions. Because the company's stock options have characteristics
significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the
subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in
management's opinion, the existing models may not provide a reliable single
measure of the fair value of share-based compensation for employee and director
stock options. Management will continue to assess the assumptions and
methodologies used to calculate estimated fair value of share-based compensation
as circumstances change and additional data becomes available over time, which
may result in changes to these assumptions and methodologies. Such changes could
materially impact the company's fair value determination.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Financial instruments which subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist
of cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities and trade accounts
receivable. To reduce credit risk, we place our cash, cash equivalents and
investments with several high credit quality financial institutions and
typically invest in AA or better rated investments. We monitor our credit
customers and we establish an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon factors
surrounding the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends and other
information.
Reverse Stock Split
On August 30, 2012, we filed an amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation to
implement a one for two reverse split of our outstanding common stock and our
common stock began trading on a split adjusted basis on August 31, 2012. As a
result of the reverse stock split, each two shares of our outstanding common
stock was combined and reclassified into one share of common stock. The reverse
stock split affected all stockholders of our common stock uniformly, but did not
materially affect any stockholder's percentage of ownership interest. The par
value of our common stock remains unchanged at $0.001 per share and the number
of authorized shares of common stock remains the same after the reverse stock
split. In connection with this reverse stock split, the number of shares of
common stock reserved for issuance under our equity incentive, stock option
plans as well as the shares of common stock underlying outstanding shares of
preferred stock, stock options and warrants were also proportionately reduced
while the conversion and exercise prices of these securities were
proportionately increased. All references to shares of common stock and per
share data for all periods presented in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and the
accompanying financial statements and notes thereto have been adjusted to
reflect the reverse stock split on a retroactive basis.
The following analysis of our financial condition and results of operations
should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial
statements and notes thereto contained elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q.
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Results of Operations
Three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to three months ended
September 30, 2011
Revenues were $921,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 compared to
$751,000 for the prior year period. These results reflect an increase in
revenues from our telehealth products and services and from our hosted software
services due primarily to new customers and higher transaction volumes.
Cost of revenues increased to $700,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2012
compared to $548,000 for the same period in the prior year, due primarily to the
higher telehealth revenues.
Selling general and administrative (SG&A) expenses increased to $1,736,000 for
the quarter ended September 30, 2012 compared to $1,693,000 for the prior year
period. The increase is due primarily to higher selling and stock option
expenses.
Product development expenses were $248,000 for the quarter ended September 30,
2012 compared to $208,000 for the prior year period. Product development
expenses fluctuate period to period based on the amounts capitalized. Total
spending for the periods, including capitalized amounts, was comparable as no
amounts were capitalized for the periods. The increase for the current period is
due primarily to higher personnel expenses.
Depreciation and amortization expense was $204,000 for the quarter ended
September 30, 2012 compared to $217,000 for the prior year period. This change
is due primarily to higher expenses for fixed assets and acquired licenses
partly offset by a decrease in amortization of capitalized software.
Other expense was $548,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 compared to
$0 for the prior year period. Other expense for the periods consists primarily
of non-cash amortization of the debt discount on the company's senior secured
notes payable.
Net loss for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 was $2,515,000, or $0.11 per
share, compared to $1,915,000, or $0.09 per share, for the prior year period.
The increase in net loss for the quarter reflects the higher expenses and
non-cash debt discount amortization discussed above.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Overview
Our operations and product development activities have required substantial
capital investment to date. Our primary sources of funds have been the issuance
of equity and the incurrence of third party debt. In February 2004, we sold
5,360,370 common shares in private placements pursuant to Section 4(2) of the
Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 506, promulgated thereunder and received net
proceeds of approximately $69,100,000 after payment of offering expenses and
broker commissions. The proceeds received from this financing have been used to
provide funding for our operations and product development activities. In
addition, we completed a $3,400,000 registered direct offering of shares of
common stock and warrants in December 2009 and received net proceeds of
approximately $3,500,000 from this financing and the related warrant exercises
and we have completed a number of transactions over the past three years to
increase our cash position and monetize non-core assets. In July 2010 we
completed the sale of certain non-core assets and received net proceeds of
approximately $2,350,000; in October 2010 the company completed the sale of
$5,000,000 of its securities to institutional and accredited investors in a
private placement transaction under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1993,
as amended, and Rule 506 of Regulation D, promulgated thereunder and received
net proceeds of approximately $4,470,000 from this transaction; and in
April 2011 the company completed the sale of all of the shares of capital stock
of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Authentidate International AG to Exceet Group,
AG, a Swiss corporation and received net proceeds of approximately $1,300,000.
As described in greater detail in Notes 8 and 17 of Notes to Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements, in October 2011 the company entered into
agreements pursuant to which it sold 2,937,497 shares of our common stock and
1,468,752 warrants to purchase shares of our common stock to institutional
and/or accredited investors in a registered direct offering from which we
received net proceeds of approximately $3,620,000; in March 2012 the company
sold $4,050,000 of senior secured promissory notes and 3,022,388 warrants to
purchase shares of our common stock to accredited investors including several
directors, officers and significant stockholders of the company from which we
received net proceeds of approximately $4,000,000 and in September 2012 the
company sold $3,300,000 of senior secured promissory notes and 2,558,139
warrants to purchase shares of our common stock to accredited investors,
including several directors and officers and significant stockholders of the
company from which we received net proceeds of approximately $3,250,000. We are
using the proceeds from these transactions for working capital and general
corporate purposes, including supporting the rollout of our telehealth products
and services. The senior secured notes are not convertible into equity
securities and are due on the first to occur of October 31, 2013 or the
consummation of a subsequent financing, as defined. No interest shall accrue on
the senior secured notes and they are secured by a first priority lien on all of
the company's assets. The warrants are exercisable for a period of 54 months
commencing on the six month anniversary of the issue date at an initial exercise
price of $1.34 per share.
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For the three months ended September 30, 2012, expenditures for data center
equipment and other assets totaled approximately $79,000, expenditures for
software licenses totaled approximately $6,000 and expenditures for the business
acquisition discussed above totaled approximately $31,000. We have developed and
intend to continue to develop new applications to grow our business and address
new markets.
During the quarter ended September 30, 2009 we filed with the SEC a registration
statement on Form S-3 and a pre-effective amendment to such registration
statement under the Securities Act. The shelf registration, was declared
effective by the SEC on September 30, 2009 and allows us to sell, from time to
time in one or more public offerings, shares of our common stock, shares of our
preferred stock, debt securities or warrants to purchase common stock, preferred
stock or debt securities, or any combination of such securities, for proceeds in
the aggregate amount of up to $40 million. Following our registered direct
offering in October 2011, there is approximately $29 million available under
this registration statement for future transactions, subject to SEC limitations.
We have also filed a "shelf" registration statement on From S-3 with the SEC in
August 2012 which would replace the September 2009 shelf registration statement
if and when it is declared effective. This latter registration statement has not
yet been declared effective by the Commission. The terms of any such future
offerings, if any, and the type of equity or debt securities would be
established at the time of the offering. This disclosure shall not constitute an
offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities, nor shall
there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which an offer,
solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification
under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. Any offer of the securities will
be solely by means of the prospectus included in the registration statement and
one or more prospectus supplements that will be issued at the time of the
offering.
In December 2011, a special meeting of stockholders, our stockholders approved
an amendment to our Amended Certificate of Incorporation to increase our
authorized shares of common stock from 75,000,000 to 100,000,000 in order to
provide us greater flexibility in considering our potential business needs. On
April 9, 2012, at a special meeting of our stockholders the company's
stockholders approved an amendment to the company's Certificate of Incorporation
by an amendment to the company's Certificate of Designations, Preferences and
Rights and Number of Shares of Series C 15% Convertible Redeemable Preferred
Stock to extend the maturity date and increase the dividend rate of the Series C
preferred stock for the extension period. In connection with this amendment, the
company issued warrants to purchase 825,000 shares of common stock to the
holders of its Series C preferred stock.
Cash Flows
At September 30, 2012, cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities amounted
to approximately $3,652,000 and total assets at that date were $14,261,000.
Since June 30, 2012 cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities increased
approximately $1,406,000 reflecting the issuance of company securities offset by
cash used principally to fund operating losses, product development activities,
changes in working capital and capital expenditures during the three months
ended September 30, 2012. Cash used for the period includes investments in data
center and related infrastructure equipment of approximately $79,000, and the
prepayment of certain insurance premiums and maintenance contracts. We expect to
continue to use cash to fund operating losses, changes in working capital,
product development activities, and capital expenditures for the foreseeable
future.
Net cash used by operating activities for the three months ended September 30,
2012 was approximately $1,720,000 compared to $1,307,000 for the prior year
period. Net cash used by investing activities, excluding purchases and sales of
marketable securities, was $116,000 for the three months ended September 30,
2012 compared to $164,000 for the prior year period. This change reflects a
decrease in asset purchases for the current period.
Net cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended
September 30, 2012 was approximately $3,242,000 compared to net cash used of
$15,000 for the prior year period. The amount for the current period reflects
the net proceeds from the secured note transaction in fiscal 2013 discussed
above, less the payment of preferred stock dividends.
To date we have been largely dependent on our ability to sell additional shares
of our common stock or other securities to obtain financing to fund our
operating deficits, product development activities, business acquisitions,
capital expenditures and telehealth activities. Under our current operating plan
to grow our business, our ability to improve operating cash flow has been highly
dependent on the market acceptance of our offerings. As mentioned in the
"Overview section", we believe that the company will benefit from the federal
government healthcare reforms and industry trends focused on automation and cost
reduction. Based on our business plan, we expect our existing resources,
revenues generated from operations and proceeds received from the exercise of
outstanding warrants (of which there can be no assurance) to satisfy our working
capital requirements for at least the next twelve months; however, these
resources may not be sufficient if we are required to repay our secured notes or
redeem our outstanding shares of Series B and Series C preferred stock within
the next 12 months. If we are required to repay or redeem these securities
within the next 12 months, we may need to renegotiate the terms of such
securities, to enable us to manage our cash resources. No assurances can be
given, however, that we will be able to attain sales levels and support our
costs through revenues derived from operations, generate sufficient cash flow to
satisfy our other obligations or successfully modify the terms of our secured
notes preferred securities or that the company will continue as a going concern.
If our available cash resources and projected revenue levels are not sufficient
to sustain our operations, or otherwise meet our cash needs, we will need to
raise additional capital to fund operations and to meet our obligations in the
future. To meet our financing requirements, we may raise funds through public or
private equity offerings, debt financings or strategic alliances. Raising
additional funds by issuing equity or convertible debt securities may cause our
stockholders
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to experience substantial dilution in their ownership interests and new
investors may have rights superior to the rights of our other stockholders.
Raising additional funds through debt financing, if available, may involve
covenants that restrict our business activities and options. In addition, there
can be no assurance that the company will be successful in raising additional
capital, or securing financing when needed or on terms satisfactory to the
company. If we are unsuccessful in raising additional capital we will need to
reduce costs and operations substantially. Any inability to obtain required
financing on sufficiently favorable terms could have a material adverse effect
on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Our future capital requirements may vary materially from those now planned. The
amount of capital that we will need in the future will depend on many factors,
including:
• our relationships with suppliers and customers;
• the market acceptance of our software and services;
• the levels of promotion and advertising that will be required to
launch our new offerings and achieve and maintain a competitive
position in the marketplace;
• price discounts on our products and services to our customers;
• our pursuit of strategic transactions;
• our business, product, capital expenditure and research and
development plans and product and technology roadmaps;
• the level of accounts receivable and inventories that we maintain;
• capital improvements to new and existing facilities;
• technological advances;
• our potential need to redeem our outstanding shares of preferred stock
and repay our outstanding secured notes; and
• our competitors' response to our offerings.
Financing Activities
Except as discussed above, we have not engaged in any external financing
activities in fiscal 2013 and 2012.
Other Matters
The events and contingencies described below have impacted or may impact our
liquidity and capital resources.
Presently, 28,000 shares of our Series B preferred stock, originally issued in a
private financing in October 1999, remain outstanding. As of October 1, 2004,
our right to redeem these shares of Series B preferred stock is vested.
Accordingly, we have the right to repurchase such shares at a redemption price
equal to $25.00 per share, plus accrued and unpaid dividends. The holder,
however, has the right to convert these shares of preferred stock into an
aggregate of 250,000 shares of our common stock at a conversion rate of $2.80.
In the event we elect to redeem these securities, the holder will be able to
exercise its conversion right subsequent to the date that we issue a notice of
redemption but prior to the deemed redemption date as would be set forth in such
notice. As of September 30, 2012, no shares of the Series B preferred stock have
been redeemed.
In connection with our private placement of securities in October 2010, we
issued 1,250,000 shares of Series C 15% convertible redeemable preferred stock
(the "Series C preferred stock"). At our special meeting of stockholders held on
April 9, 2012, our stockholders approved an amendment to the Series C
Designation to extend the maturity date and increase the dividend rate of the
Series C preferred stock, and also approved the issuance of 825,000 warrants to
the holder of the Series C preferred stock. The Series C Designation, as
amended, provides for the mandatory redemption of all outstanding shares of
Series C preferred stock upon their stated maturity date of April 12, 2013, the
30 month anniversary of the original issue date, unless prior to such date, our
stockholders approve the conversion of the shares of Series C preferred stock
into shares of our common stock. If we are required to redeem the shares of
Series C preferred stock, we will be required to pay to the holders of the
shares of Series C preferred stock a total redemption price equal to 102.5% of
the stated value of the Series C shares, plus dividends, which would amount to
$2,900,000. In addition, if at the maturity date of the Series C preferred
stock, any shares of our Series B preferred stock remain outstanding, we will be
required to redeem all such outstanding shares of Series B preferred stock
immediately prior to the redemption of the Series C preferred stock. There are
currently 28,000 shares of Series B preferred stock outstanding and the total
redemption payment for the Series B preferred stock is equal to $700,000 plus
any accrued, but unpaid dividends thereon as of such redemption date. As
discussed above, the company also has $7,350,000 of senior secured promissory
notes that mature on October 31, 2013. Accordingly, the redemption of these
securities may have an adverse effect on our cash position. To date, our
stockholders have not approved the conversion of the Series C Preferred Stock.
As described above, if necessary the company will seek to modify the terms of
secured notes and the Series C preferred shares so that the company would not be
required to redeem such securities on their scheduled maturity dates. However,
no assurances can be given we will be able to modify the terms of these
securities.
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Commitments
Office Lease Commitments
We entered into the lease agreement for our executive offices on July 11, 2005.
The lease was for a term of ten years and four months, with a commencement date
of October 1, 2005 and covers approximately 19,700 total rentable square feet.
The annual rent in the first year was $324,000 increasing to $512,000 in year 2
and increasing at regular intervals until year 10 when the annual rent would be
approximately $561,000. Effective February 1, 2010, we amended our lease to
reduce the annual rent to approximately $512,000 for the remaining lease term
and extended the lease term for one year through January 2017. The lease also
provides us with a one-time option to renew the lease for a term of five years
at the then-current market rate. As part of the lease agreement, we posted a
letter of credit securing our lease payments which was reduced to approximately
$256,000.
Contractual Commitments
A summary of the contractual commitments associated with our lease obligations
as of September 30, 2012 is as follows (in thousands):
Less than 1 More than 5
Total year 1-3 years 4-5 years years
Total operating leases $ 2,219 $ 512 $ 1,536 $ 171 $ -
On June 21, 2012, we entered into agreements with each of our chief executive
officer and chief financial officer in order to continue the compensation
modification program implemented in February 2010. Pursuant to these agreements,
both officers agreed to continue the reduction in their base salary to 85% of
their original base salary until such time as the company achieves "cash flow
breakeven" as measured through the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2013.
Pursuant to these continuation agreements, the term "cash flow breakeven" was
modified from the definition adopted when we originally implement this program
and is now defined to mean that the company has achieved positive cash flow from
operations for two consecutive fiscal quarters ending no later than the end of
the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2013, determined by reference to the
revenues and other amounts received by the company from its operations. The term
"cash flow from operations", however, shall not include (a) amounts received
from the sale, lease or disposition of (i) fixed or capital assets, except for
amounts received in the ordinary course of business; or (ii) any subsidiary
company; (b) capital expenditures; (c) interest income and expense; and
(d) other non-operating items as determined in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles in the United States as consistently applied
during the periods involved. In consideration for these agreements, we granted
these officers options to purchase such number of shares of common stock as is
equal to 15% of their base salary payable for the period commencing February 1,
2012 and expiring on September 30, 2013. Accordingly, we granted our chief
executive officer 36,250 options and granted our chief financial officer 32,500
options. The options were granted under the company's 2011 Omnibus Equity
Incentive Plan, are exercisable for a period of 10 years at a per share exercise
price of $1.30 and shall only vest and become exercisable upon either the date
determined that the company achieves cash flow breakeven, as defined above, or
in the event of a termination of employment either without "cause" or for "good
reason", as such terms were defined in the employment agreements we previously
entered with each such officer.
Further, in connection with the continuation of the above-referenced
compensation modification program, other employees of the company were granted
options to purchase shares of common stock under the company's 2011 Omnibus
Equity Incentive Plan in consideration for the continued salary reduction. Under
this program, the company reduced the salaries of non-executive employees
earning $110,000 per annum or less by 10% and reduced the salaries of its other
non-executive employees in the program by 15% and in consideration for such
modification, awarded these employees options to purchase such number of shares
of common stock as is equal to the foregone salary as measured over the period
commencing February 1, 2012 and expiring on September 30, 2013. Accordingly, we
granted our non-executive employees a total of 267,820 options. Under this
program, employees' base salary will revert to its prior level upon the
company's achievement of cash flow breakeven, as defined above, or if otherwise
specified by the board of directors to be earlier. The options awarded to
non-executive employees will vest on the date that the company achieves cash
flow breakeven, as defined above, and shall have the same exercise price and
expiration date as the options granted to our executives. In addition, in
connection with the foregoing, we also amended the vesting for the options
granted in February 2010 and 2011 to our employees, including executive
officers, when we first implemented the compensation modification program. The
amendment provides that the measurement period to determine whether the vesting
criteria of achieving "cash flow from operations" has been satisfied shall
expire at the end of the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2013.
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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have not created, and are not party to, any special-purpose or off-balance
sheet entities for the purpose of raising capital, incurring debt or operating
parts of our business that are not consolidated into our financial statements.
We do not have any arrangements or relationships with entities that are not
consolidated into our financial statements that are reasonably likely to
materially affect our liquidity or the availability of our capital resources. We
have entered into various agreements by which we may be obligated to indemnify
the other party with respect to certain matters. Generally, these
indemnification provisions are included in contracts arising in the normal
course of business under which we customarily agree to hold the indemnified
party harmless against losses arising from a breach of representations related
to such matters as intellectual property rights. Payments by us under such
indemnification clauses are generally conditioned on the other party making a
claim. Such claims are generally subject to challenge by us and to dispute
resolution procedures specified in the particular contract. Further, our
obligations under these arrangements may be limited in terms of time and/or
amount and, in some instances, we may have recourse against third parties for
certain payments made by us. It is not possible to predict the maximum potential
amount of future payments under these indemnification agreements due to the
conditional nature of our obligations and the unique facts of each particular
agreement. Historically, we have not made any payments under these agreements
that have been material individually or in the aggregate. As of September 30,
2012, we were not aware of any obligations under such indemnification agreements
that would require material payments.
Effects of Inflation and Changing Prices
The impact of general inflation on our operations has not been significant to
date and we believe inflation will continue to have an insignificant impact on
us.
Present Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
In December 2011 the FASB issued ASU 2011-12, "Comprehensive Income (Topic 220)
- Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of
Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in
Accounting Standards Update N0. 2011-05, to defer the effective date for the
part of ASU 2011-05 that would require adjustments of items out of accumulated
other comprehensive income to be presented on the components of both net income
and other comprehensive income in financial statements until FASB can adequately
evaluate the costs and benefits of this presentation requirement. We are
currently evaluating the impact of this standard on our consolidated financial
statements.
In December 2011 the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2011-11
"Balance Sheet (Topic 210) - Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and
Liabilities" which requires disclosure of net and gross positions in covered
financial instruments which are (1) offset in accordance with ASC Sections
210-20-45 or 815-10-45, or (2) subject to an enforceable netting or other
similar arrangement. The new disclosure requirements are effective for annual
reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013 and will be required for
all prior comparative periods presented. We are currently evaluating the impact
of this standard on our consolidated financial statements.
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