Version 5


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
 þ
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2014March 31, 2015
OR
 
 o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from ____________ to _____________.
 
Commission File Number: 001-35067
 
 
SWISHER HYGIENE INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
 
Delaware 27-3819646
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
4725 Piedmont Row Drive, Suite 400
Charlotte, North Carolina
 28210
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
 
(704) 364-7707
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrantregistrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 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 the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).Yes þ No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Check one:
 
 Larger Accelerated fileroAccelerated filerþ
Non-accelerated filer
o
Smaller reporting companyo
(Do (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)Smaller reporting companyo

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
 
Number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes of Common Stock at November 5, 2014: 17,589,309May 6, 2015: 17,617,379 shares of Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share.



 
 
 
 
Version 5
 
SWISHER HYGIENE INC.
FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014MARCH 31, 2015
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
  Page
   
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
PART I.ITEM 1.STATEMENTS1
   
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2015 (Unaudited) and December 31, 20141
   
 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2014 (Unaudited) and December 31, 20131
2
   
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the NineThree Months Ended September 30,March 31, 2015 and 2014 and 20133
   
 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)4
   
ITEM 2.1412
   
2520
   
2620
   
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS2822
   
1A.RISK FACTORS2824
   
5.OTHER INFORMATION3024
   
3025
 
 

 
Version 5

 
 
SWISHER HYGIENE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
 September 30,     March 31,    
 2014  
December 31,
  2015  December 31, 
(Unaudited)  2013  (Unaudited)  2014 
Current assets            
Cash and cash equivalents $10,179  $21,465  $3,796  $7,233 
Restricted cash  231   3,558   231   231 
Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of approximately $1.6 million at September 30, 2014 and $2.0 million at December 31, 2013)  18,774   21,010 
Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of approximately $0.9 million at March 31, 2015 and $1.0 million at December 31, 2014)  17,403   18,751 
Inventory, net  15,864   14,032   13,116   15,426 
Deferred income taxes  96   935   520   534 
Assets held for sale  75   4,520   3,076   - 
Other assets  3,366   5,782   3,714   2,525 
Total current assets  48,585   71,302   41,856   44,700 
Restricted cash  -   2,117 
Property and equipment, net  40,061   43,842   33,891   37,037 
Goodwill  -   5,821 
Other intangibles, net  7,061   8,436   5,978   6,654 
Customer relationships and contracts, net  24,183   28,575   20,949   22,792 
Other noncurrent assets  1,946   1,624   1,910   2,015 
Total assets $121,836  $161,717  $104,584  $113,198 
        
Current liabilities                
Accounts payable $11,693  $8,794  $8,795  $13,627 
Accrued payroll and benefits  4,807   3,819   4,179   3,467 
Accrued expense  7,096   8,132   7,498   7,122 
Long-term debt and obligations due within one year  1,693   5,251   2,623   1,884 
Liabilities of discontinued operations  -   2,131 
Line of credit  3,245   - 
Total current liabilities  25,289   28,127   26,340   26,100 
Long-term debt and obligations  1,295   2,003   1,071   1,185 
Deferred income taxes  142   1,053   563   558 
Other long-term liabilities  3,275   3,348   4,068   4,065 
Total noncurrent liabilities  4,712   6,404   5,702   5,808 
        
Commitments and contingencies                
        
Equity                
Preferred stock, par value $0.001, authorized 10,000,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding at
September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013
  -   - 
Common stock, par value $0.001, authorized 600,000,000 shares; 17,588,897 shares and 17,577,330 shares issued and outstanding at
September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (1)
  18   18 
Preferred stock, par value $0.001, authorized 10,000,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014  
Common stock, par value $0.001, authorized 600,000,000 shares; 17,617,379 shares and 17,612,278 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (1)
  18   18 
Additional paid-in capital (1)
  389,637   388,252   390,051   389,942 
Accumulated deficit  (297,271)  (260,555)  (316,194)  (307,363)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (549)  (529)  (1,333)  (1,307)
Total equity  91,835   127,186   72,542   81,290 
Total liabilities and equity $121,836  $161,717  $104,584  $113,198 
 
(1)  All outstanding share amounts and computations using such amounts have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the June 3, 2014 one-for-ten reverse stock split.
(1)  All outstanding share amounts and computations using such amounts have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the June 3, 2014 one-for-ten reverse stock split.
 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
1

 
Version 5
 
   Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  2014  2013  2014  2013 
Revenue            
Products $44,603  $49,864  $132,624  $144,897 
Services  4,749   5,728   14,252   17,381 
Franchise and other  298   324   1,024   1,047 
Total revenue  49,650   55,916   147,900   163,325 
                 
Costs and expenses                
Cost of sales (exclusive of route expenses and related depreciation and amortization)  22,671   25,234   67,456   72,199 
Route expenses  13,191   14,033   38,153   41,416 
Selling, general, and administrative expenses  16,357   22,197   53,261   73,666 
Depreciation and amortization  5,044   5,538   15,577   16,690 
Impairment loss on assets held for sale  -   1,692   2,989   3,330 
Impairment loss on goodwill  -   -   5,821   - 
Total costs and expenses  57,263   68,694   183,257   207,301 
Loss from continuing operations  (7,613)  (12,778)  (35,357)  (43,976)
                 
Other (expense) income, net  (218)  144   (1,437)  (15)
Net loss from continuing operations before income taxes  (7,831)  (12,634)  (36,794)  (43,991)
Income tax benefit (expense)  55   (558)  78   (1,325)
Net loss from continuing operations  (7,776)  (13,192)  (36,716)  (45,316)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax  -   (208)  -   (707)
Net loss  (7,776)  (13,400)  (36,716)  (46,023)
                 
Comprehensive loss                
Employee benefit plan adjustment, net of tax  -   -   -   3 
Foreign currency translation adjustment  (21)  33   (20)  (20)
Comprehensive loss $(7,797) $(13,367) $(36,736) $(46,040)
                 
Loss per share (1)
                
Basic and diluted (continuing operations) $(0.44) $(0.75) $(2.07) $(2.58)
Basic and diluted (discontinued operations)  -   (0.00)  -   (0.00)
                 
Weighted-average common shares used in the computation of loss per share (1)
                
Basic and diluted  17,744,834   17,681,543   17,714,011   17,575,997 
 
(1)  All outstanding share amounts and computations using such amounts have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the June 3, 2014 one-for-ten reverse stock split.
  Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2015  2014 
Revenue      
Products $39,263  $43,241 
Services  4,328   4,694 
Franchise and other  250   360 
Total revenue  43,841   48,295 
         
Costs and expenses        
Cost of sales (exclusive of route expenses and related depreciation and amortization)  19,962   21,812 
Route expenses  11,692   12,364 
Selling, general, and administrative expenses  16,514   19,770 
Depreciation and amortization  4,590   5,359 
Impairment loss on assets held for sale  -   2,028 
Total costs and expenses  52,758   61,333 
Loss from operations  (8,917)  (13,038)
         
Other income (expense), net  114   (717)
Net loss before income taxes  (8,803)  (13,755)
Income tax expense  (28)  (37)
Net loss  (8,831)  (13,792)
         
Comprehensive loss        
Foreign currency translation adjustment  (26)  (15)
Comprehensive loss $(8,857) $(13,807)
         
Loss per share (1)
        
Basic and diluted $(0.50) $(0.78)
         
Weighted-average common shares used in the computation of loss per share (1)
        
Basic and diluted  17,750,214   17,688,471 
(1)  All outstanding share amounts and computations using such amounts have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the June 3, 2014 one-for-ten reverse stock split.
 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
2

 
Version 5

 
 Nine Months Ended September 30,  Three Months Ended March 31, 
 2014  2013  2015  2014 
Operating activities            
Net loss $(36,716) $(46,023) $(8,831) $(13,792)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities:                
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax  -   707 
Depreciation and amortization  15,577   16,690   4,590   5,359 
Provision for doubtful accounts  230   736   247   241 
Stock based compensation  1,406   2,956   109   496 
Deferred income taxes  (72)  1,419   19   5 
Impairment loss on assets held for sale  2,989   3,330   -   2,028 
Impairment loss on goodwill  5,821   - 
Loss (gain) on sale of assets  122   (203)
Loss on sale of assets held for sale  876   -   -   605 
(Gain) loss on sale of assets  (287)  24 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                
Accounts receivable  2,006   (504)  751   1,253 
Inventory  (1,832)  (681)  2,310   (123)
Accounts payable, accrued expense and other current liabilities  2,665   2,906   (3,767)  3,588 
Other assets and non-current assets  1,413   1,638   (1,079)  1,040 
Net cash used in operating activities of continuing operations  (5,515)  (17,029)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities of continuing operations  (5,938)  724 
Net cash used in operating activities of discontinued operations  (2,131)  (3,028)  -   (1,987)
Cash used in operating activities  (7,646)  (20,057)  (5,938)  (1,263)
Investing activities                
Cash received for receivable due from sale of discontinued operations (including working capital adjustment)  -   12,571 
Purchases of property and equipment  (6,236)  (13,974)  (1,716)  (1,949)
Cash received on sale of property and equipment  84   129   347   - 
Cash received on sale of assets held for sale  1,414   349   -   462 
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired  -   (151)
Restricted cash  5,444   (285)
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities  706   (1,361)
Cash used in investing activities  (1,369)  (1,487)
Financing activities                
Principal payments on debt  (4,325)  (6,996)  (1,007)  (1,182)
Proceeds from debt issuances  -   484   1,622   - 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options  -   1 
Taxes paid related to income tax withheld on settlement of equity awards  (21)  - 
Cash used in financing activities  (4,346)  (6,511)
        
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents  (11,286)  (27,929)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period  21,465   61,419 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period $10,179  $33,490 
Proceeds from line of credit, net of issuance costs  3,245   - 
Proceeds from capital lease  10   - 
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities  3,870   (1,182)
       
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents  (3,437)  (3,932)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period  7,233   21,465 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period $3,796  $17,533 
 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
3

 
Version 5

SWISHER HYGIENE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
 
NOTE 1 — BASIS OF PRESENTATION
 
The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and therefore do not contain all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP and the SEC for annual financial statements. The Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments that management believes are necessary for the fair presentation of their financial position, results of operations, comprehensive loss and cash flows for the periods presented. The information at December 31, 20132014 in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet included in this quarterly report was derived from the audited Consolidated Balance Sheet included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013,2014, filed with the SEC on March 17, 2014.April 1, 2015. The Company's 20132014 Annual Report on Form 10-K is referred to in this quarterly report as the “2013“2014 Annual Report.” This quarterly report should be read in conjunction with the 20132014 Annual Report.
 
Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Tabular information, other than share and per share data, is presented in thousands of dollars. Certain reclassifications including those described further in Note 3, “Prior Period Reclassification,” have been made to prior year amounts for consistency with the current period presentation.
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences could affect the results of operations reported in future periods.
 
The Company's significant accounting policies are discussed in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our 20132014 Annual Report. There have been no significant changes to those policies.
 
On June 3, 2014, a one-for-ten reverse split of the Company's issued and outstanding common stock, $0.001 par value per share, became effective ("Reverse Stock Split").  Trading of the common stock on a post-Reverse Stock Split adjusted basis began at the open of business on the morning of June 3, 2014. All historic share and per share information, including loss per share, in this Form 10-Q have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the Reverse Stock Split.

Going Concern

Our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements were prepared on a going concern basis in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The going concern basis of presentation assumes that we will continue in operation for the next twelve months and will be able to realize our assets and discharge our liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business and does not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result from our inability to continue as a going concern. The Company has suffered recurring losses from operations and has not generated positive cash flows from operations. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. In order for us to continue operations beyond the next twelve months and be able to discharge our liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business, we must do, but not limited to, some or all of the following: (i) improve operating results through improved customer retention, profitable organic revenue growth, and continued improvements in cost efficiencies; (ii) sell additional non-core or non-essential assets; (iii) raise additional equity; and/or (iv) obtain additional financing through debt. There can be no assurance that we will be able to improve operating results or obtain additional funds by selling additional non-core or non-essential assets, raising additional equity or obtaining additional financing when needed or that such funds, if available, will be obtainable on terms satisfactory to us.

If we are not able to improve operating results or obtain additional funds by selling additional non-core or non-essential assets, raising additional equity or obtaining additional financing, material adverse events may occur including, but not limited to: 1) a reduction in the nature and scope of our operations, 2) our inability to fully implement our current business plan, and 3) defaults under the Credit Facility (as defined below). There can be no assurances that we will be able to successfully improve our liquidity position. Our consolidated financial statements do not reflect any adjustments that might result from the adverse outcome relating to this uncertainty.

4

 
Newly Issued Accounting Pronouncements
 
In April, 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update ASU No. 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity. The amendments in this accounting standard raise the threshold for a disposal to qualify as a discontinued operation and require new disclosures of both discontinued operations and certain other disposals that do not meet the definition of a discontinued operation. This accounting standard update is effective for annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014 and related interim periods, with early adoption allowed. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial results.

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”)ASU No. 2014-09, "RevenueRevenue from Contracts with Customers" (Topic 606)Customers. This ASU is intended to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue by providing a more robust framework for addressing revenue issues; improving comparability of revenue recognition practices; and providing more useful information to users of financial statements through improved revenue disclosure requirements. The provisions of this ASU are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this ASU.standard and has elected to not adopt the standard early.

In August 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU Update No. 2014-15, Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern.  This ASU provides guidance related to management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures.  The new requirements are effective for the annual periods ending after December 15, 2016, and for interim periods and annual periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard and has elected to not adopt the standard early.
 
NOTE 2 —DISCONTINUED— DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
 
Discontinued Operations
 
The Company completed the sale of its Waste segment on November 15, 2012.  For the nine month periodthree months ended September 30,March 31, 2015, there were no discontinued operations. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, net cash used in operating activities of discontinued operations was $2.1$2.0 million and consisted of a $1.9 million payment forpayments primarily related to legal fees and the settlement of a contractual dispute that the Company accepted responsibility to resolve as a part of the sale of the Waste segment.  For the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, net cash used in operating activities of discontinued operations was $3.0 million and consisted of payments primarily related to severance and professional fees associated withThe Company completed the sale of theits Waste segment.
segment on November 15, 2012.

4

Version 5
Assets Held For Sale
 
During 2013, the Company commenced an active program to sell certain linen and dust operations that were determined to be under-performing, non-core businesses or routes.  Additionally, a chemical manufacturing plant was closed in connection with the Company’s plant consolidation effort. In accordance with ASC 360, Property, Plant and Equipment, thesecertain non-core linen assets have been classified as assets held for sale in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet and the assets were adjusted to the lower of historical carrying amount or fair value. Fair value is based on the estimated sales price, less selling costs, of the assets. Estimates of the net sales proceeds are derived using Level 3 inputs, including the Company’s estimates related to  industry multiples of revenues or operating metrics, the status of ongoing sales negotiations and asset purchase agreements where available.  The Company’s estimates of fair value require significant judgment and are regularly reviewed and subject to change based on market conditions, changes in the customer base of the operations or routes, and our continuing evaluation as to the facility's acceptable salessale price.  

During 2014 the Company updated its estimates of the fair value of certain linen routes and operations to reflect various events that occurred during the year.  The cumulative impairment loss for the ninetwelve months ended September 30,December 31, 2014 was $3.0 million, of which $1.9 million was attributable to a reduction in the estimate of net salessale proceeds for a linen processing operation.  The factors driving the $1.9 million reduction were the cancellation notifications, received during April and May 2014 from three major customers, resulting in a significant loss of forecasted revenue; and the operation’s 2014 year-to-date loss which was in excess of the Company’s estimates.  The asset fair value of this linen processing operation was written down to zero in the second quarter of 2014. As discussed in Note 14, "Subsequent Event", the Company has made the decision to close this linen processing operation duringand the fourth quarter of 2014.
Thefair value was written down to zero. During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company completed several sales transactions during the nine months ended September 30, 2014,sale of equipment of this closed operation which resulted in the net receipt of $1.4$0.3 million in cash, and the remainder in receivables.  A loss on these sales of $0.9a $0.3 million was incurred and included a write-off of $0.6 million of the receivable balances.gain. The receivable balances were primarily for contingent sales proceeds that were based on post-closing revenues of previously sold routes which were lower than estimated.  The total loss of $0.1 million and $0.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively,gain is included in “Other expense,income (expense), net” in the condensed consolidated statementsCondensed Consolidated Statements of operationsOperations and comprehensive loss.
None of the disposal groups that could be classified as discontinued operations were material, individually or in the aggregate, to the Company’s consolidated financial statements and therefore these results were not separately classified in discontinued operations.  The remaining portfolio of assets held for sale did not meet the criteria for discontinued operations as they did not represent operations and cash flows that are clearly distinguished, operationally and for financial reporting purposes. Additionally, the Company anticipates maintaining continuing revenues with respect to the sold routes and or customers through the sale of chemical, paper and its other core hygiene and sanitizing products and services.   The 2013 annual revenue attributable to the linen assets held for sale and the sold linen assets was $14.1 million.  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, linen related revenue attributable to the linen assets held for sale and the sold linen assets was $0.7 million and $3.1 million, respectively, and $3.6 million and $11.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.  The Company expects the sales transactions, related to the remainder of the assets held for sale, will be completed in the first quarter of 2015.Comprehensive Loss.
 
 
5

 
Version 5
 
During March 2015, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a resolution to sell the Company’s remaining linen operation. In accordance with ASC 360, Property, Plant and Equipment, these assets were classified as assets held for sale at March 31, 2015 and were adjusted to the lower of historical carrying amount or fair value, which was $3.1 million at March 31, 2015.  The estimated fair value was derived based on the assessment of the potential net selling price. The Company expects that this linen operation will be sold in the second quarter of 2015.

For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, linen related revenue attributable to the assets held for sale and sold linen assets was $1.6 million and $2.7 million, respectively. The 2014 annual revenue was $9.6 million.

There were no assets held for sale as of December 31, 2014. The major classes of the assets held for sale as of March 31, 2015 are as follows:
 
  September 30,  December 31, 
  2014  2013 
Property and equipment, net $75  $2,410 
Goodwill  -   1,272 
Customer relationships, net  -   833 
Other, net  -   5 
Total $75  $4,520 
  March 31, 
  2015 
Property and equipment, net $1,937 
Customer relationships, net  459 
Accounts receivable  350 
Other, net  330 
Total $3,076 
 
NOTE 3 PRIOR PERIOD RECLASSIFICATION
In the first quarter of 2014, the Company began implementing a realignment of its field service and sales organization and as a result the primary function of certain job titles has shifted from primarily a sales to a service focus.  The additional service activities involve more frequent field visits to perform preventative maintenance, repairs, evaluation of product and service solutions and required inventory levels.  This realignment of the field service and sales organization is being implemented in stages during 2014.  Payroll expense related to these job titles was historically classified within “Selling, general and administrative expenses” in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss, based on the primary job focuses of sales and administration.  Based on the changes in the job functions, the related payroll expense will be classified within “Route expense”, which the Company defines as the employee costs incurred to provide service and deliver products to customers.  To facilitate comparability between the periods presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the three months ended September 30, 2013, certain selling, general and administrative expenses have been reclassified to route expense to conform to the current period’s presentation as follows: $3.0 million increase in route expense from $11.0 million to $14.0 million and a $3.0 million decrease in selling, general and administrative expense from $25.2 million to $22.2 million.  The reclassifications for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 were $8.6 million increase in route expense from $32.8 million to $41.4 million and an $8.6 million decrease in selling, general and administrative expense from $82.3 million to $73.7 million.  There was no impact to loss from continuing operations, net loss or loss per share as a result of the 2013 reclassifications.
NOTE 4 – GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
 
Changes in goodwill for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 are as follows:
Goodwill Gross carrying  Accumulated  Net carrying 
  amount  impairment  amount 
Balance- December 31, 2013 $99,885  $(94,064) $5,821 
Impairment loss  -   (5,821)  (5,821)
Balance – September 30, 2014 $99,885  $(99,885) $- 
6

Version 5
The Company’s accounting policy wasis to perform an annual goodwill impairment test in the fourth quarter or more frequently whenever events or circumstances indicated that goodwill or the carrying value of intangible assets may not be recoverable.  On a quarterly basis, we monitor the key drivers of fair value to detect the existence of indicators or changes that would warrant an interim impairment test for our goodwill and intangible assets. Due to a shortfall in sales compared to expectationsGoodwill was fully written-off in the quarter ended June 30, 2014, the Company elected to bypass the qualitative analysis step and proceed directly to step 1 of the goodwill impairment test.  Step 1 of the goodwill impairment test was performed with the assistance of an independent valuation specialist using the discounted cash flow method (“DCF”.)  Based on this analysis, it was determined that the Company’s net book value exceeded its fair value thereby necessitating the performance of step 2 of the goodwill impairment test.  The decrease in estimated fair value was driven by lower actual revenue compared to 2014 projections.  The growth rates for the second halfquarter of 2014 and the first half of 2015 were revised to reflect the lower revenue during the six months ended June 30, 2014.  The effect of these revisions resulted in a loss of estimated fair value resulting in a write-off of the remaining goodwill balance with a non-cash impairment charge of $5.8 million during the three months ended June 30, 2014.  It was concluded theremillion. There was no impairment of intangible assets as of September 30, 2014.March 31, 2015.
 
Amortization expense on finite lived intangible assets for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2015 and 2014 and 2013 was $5.8$1.7 million and $6.2$2.0 million, respectively.
 
NOTE 54 — INVENTORY
 
Inventory, net of reserves, as of September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and December 31, 20132014 consisted of the following:
 
  September 30,  December 31, 
  2014  2013 
Finished goods $12,332  $11,587 
Raw materials  2,987   2,042 
Work in process  545   403 
Total $15,864  $14,032 
  March 31,  December 31, 
  2015  2014 
Finished goods $10,460  $12,286 
Raw materials  2,286   2,780 
Work in process  370   360 
Total $13,116  $15,426 
 
NOTE 65 — EQUITY
 
On May 15, 2014, the Reverse Stock Split of the Company’s issued and outstanding common stock at a ratio of one-for-ten was approved by the Company’s stockholders.  The Reverse Stock Split became effective June 3, 2014, pursuant to a Certificate of Amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation filed with the State of Delaware.  The Company is authorized in its Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to issue up to a total of 600,000,000 shares of common stock at a par value of $.001 per share and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock at a par value of $.001 per share.   The Company’s common stock continues to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol SWSH under a new CUSIP number.  In the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, the Equity section has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the reverse stock splitReverse Stock Split for all periods presented by reducing the line item Common stock and increasing the line item Additional paid-in capital, with no change to Equity in the aggregate.

6


Changes in equity for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 consisted of the following:
 
Balance at December 31, 2013 $127,186 
Stock based compensation  1,406 
Foreign currency translation adjustment  (20)
Shares withheld related to income taxes on equity awards  (20)
Purchase of fractional shares  (1)
Net loss  (36,716)
Balance at September 30, 2014 $91,835 
Balance at December 31, 2014 $81,290 
Stock based compensation  109 
Foreign currency translation adjustment  (26)
Net loss  (8,831)
Balance at March 31, 2015 $72,542 
 
7

Version 5
Comprehensive Loss
 
A summary of the changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 is provided below:
 
  Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment  Employee Benefit Plan Adjustment, Net of Tax  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss 
Balance at December 31, 2013 $(94) $(435) $(529)
Current period other comprehensive income  (20)  -   (20)
Balance at September 30, 2014 $(114) $(435) $(549)
  Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment   
Employee Benefit Plan Adjustment, Net of Tax
  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss 
Balance at December 31, 2014 $(125) $(1,182) $(1,307)
Current period other comprehensive loss  (26)  -   (26)
Balance at March 31, 2015 $(151) $(1,182) $(1,333)
 
NOTE 76 LONG-TERM DEBT AND OBLIGATIONS
 
  September 30,  December 31, 
  2014  2013 
Notes payable $1,292  $1,721 
Convertible promissory notes, 4.0%: maturing at various dates through 2016  1,389   2,679 
Capitalized lease obligations and other financing  307   2,854 
Total debt and obligations  2,988   7,254 
Long-term debt and obligations due within one year  (1,693)  (5,251)
Long-term debt and obligations $1,295  $2,003 
  March 31,  December 31, 
  2015  2014 
Notes payable $1,125  $1,193 
Convertible promissory notes, 4.0%: maturing at various dates through 2016  624   832 
Capitalized lease obligations and other financing  1,945   1,044 
Total debt and obligations  3,694   3,069 
Long-term debt and obligations due within one year  (2,623)  (1,884)
Long-term debt and obligations $1,071  $1,185 
 
Interest on notes payable range between 3.0%3.6% and 4.0% and mature at various dates through 2019.  At the Company’s election, the Company may settle, at any time prior to and including the maturity date, any portion of the outstanding convertible promissory notes’ principal balance of $1.4$0.6 million, plus accrued interest, in a combination of cash and shares of common stock. To the extent that the Company’s common stock is part of such settlement, the settlement price is the most recent closing price of the Company’s common stock on the trading day prior to the date of settlement. Although none of these notes have been settled to date with shares, if all notes outstanding at September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 were to be settled with shares the Company would issue 456,995337,278 shares of common stock based on the per share value at September 30, 2014.March 31, 2015.
 
On August 29, 2014, the Company entered into a $20.0 million revolving credit facility, through the execution of a Loan and Security Agreement, by and among the Company, as Guarantor, and certain subsidiaries of the Company and collectively, as Borrower, and Siena Lending Group LLC, as Lender (the “Credit Facility”).  The Credit Facility matures on August 29, 2017.
 
Interest on borrowings under the Credit Facility will accrue at the Base Rate plus 2.00% and will be payable monthly.  Base Rate is defined as the greater of (1) the Prime Rate, (2) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%, or (3) 3.25%. 
7

 
Borrowings and availability under the Credit Facility are subject to a borrowing base and limitations, and compliance with other terms specified in the agreement.  Borrowings under the Credit Facility are secured by a first priority lien on certain of the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ assets.  The calculated borrowing base as of September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 was $14.1$12.3 million, of which $3.1$4.1 million was outstanding under letters of credit, $3.2 million was outstanding under borrowings and $11.0$5.0 million was unused.
 
8

Version 5
The Credit Facility contains certain customary representations and warranties, and certain customary covenants on the Company’s ability to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, create liens or other encumbrances, sell or otherwise dispose of assets, and merge or consolidate with other entities or enter into a change of control transaction. The Credit Facility contains various events of default.  The Company was not in default withhas met all required covenants under the Credit Facility as of September 30, 2014.March 31, 2015.
The Company entered into a letter agreement, dated as of March 25, 2015, as amended  (“Letter Agreement”), with its Lender in respect of the occurrence of a Springing DACA Event, as such term is defined in the Loan and Security Agreement dated as of August 29, 2014, among the Company, certain of the Company’s subsidiaries, and its Lender. The Lender temporarily waived certain cash management requirements and certain expanded reporting requirements that would otherwise go into effect upon occurrence of a Springing DACA Event until May 12, 2015.
 
The Company has entered into capitalized lease obligations with third party finance companies to finance the cost of certain equipment. At September 30, 2014,March 31, 2015, these obligations bore interest at rates ranging between 3.0%4.0% and 18.4% and at December 31, 2013,2014, interest ranged between 3.0%4.0% and 18.4%.
 
The fair value of the Company's debt is estimated based on the current borrowing rates available to the Company for bank loans with similar terms and maturities, and approximates the carrying value of these liabilities.
 
NOTE 87 — OTHER (EXPENSE) INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
 
  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30,  September 30, 
  2014  2013  2014  2013 
Interest income $1  $10  $8  $35 
Interest expense  (79)  (196)  (302)  (378)
Foreign currency  (4)  -   (104)  (2)
Other  (136)  330   (1,039)  330 
Total other (expense) income, net $(218) $144  $(1,437) $(15)
  Three Months Ended 
  March 31, 
  2015  2014 
Interest income $-  $4 
Interest expense  (95)  (78)
Foreign currency  (71)  (15)
Other  280   (628)
Total other income (expense), net $114  $(717)
 
Other” primarily consists of the loss related to the sale of assets held for sale asAs described in Note 2, “Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale”, “Other” for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014.March 31, 2015, primarily consists of a $0.3 million gain related to the sale of equipment of a closed operation, and for the three months ended March 31, 2014, primarily represents a $0.6 million loss related to the sale of assets held for sale.
8

 
NOTE 98 — SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
 
  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  2014  2013 
Cash paid for income taxes $93  $725 
         
Cash paid for interest $302  $90 
         
Cash received from interest $8  $34 
  Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2015  2014 
Cash paid for income taxes $-  $20 
         
Cash paid for interest $95  $78 
         
Cash received from interest $-  $5 
 
NOTE 109 — LOSS PER SHARE
 
Basic net loss attributable to common stockholders per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. UnvestedShares of common stock underlying outstanding stock options of which the market price of the common stock is higher than the exercise price of the related stock awards and unvested restricted stock units of 19,8576,603 were not included in the computation of diluted loss per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, asMarch 31, 2015, since their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.
 
Shares of common stock underlying outstanding stock options of which the market price of the common stock is higher than the exercise price of the related stock awards and unvested restricted stock units of 49,68632,480 were not included in the computation of diluted loss per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 asMarch 31, 2014 since their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.
 
NOTE 1110 — INCOME TAXES
 
In projecting the Company’s income tax expense for 2014,2015, management has concluded that it is not more likely than not that the Company will realize the benefit of its deferred tax assets and as a result a full valuation allowance will be required as of December 31, 2014.2015. Therefore, the Company has not recognized a tax benefit as it relates to the current loss for the period ended September 30, 2014.March 31, 2015.
 
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014,March 31, 2015, the Company has recorded an estimate for income taxes based on the Company’s projected income tax expense for the twelve month period ending December 31, 2014.2015.  The Company’s tax provision has an unusual relationship to pretax loss mainly because of the existence of a full deferred tax asset valuation allowance. This circumstance generally results in a zero net tax provision since the income tax expense or benefit that would otherwise be recognized is offset by the change to the valuation allowance.  However, tax expense recorded in the first quarter of 20142015 included the accrual of income tax expense related to an additional valuation allowance in connection with the tax amortization of the Company’s indefinite-lived intangible assets that was not available to offset existing deferred tax assets (termed a “naked credit”). Specifically, the Company does not consider the deferred tax liabilities related to indefinite lived intangiblesintangible assets when determining the need for a valuation allowance.
 
9

Version 5
For the year ended December 31, 2013, there was a deferred tax liability associated with excess book over tax goodwill as it relates to a Canadian subsidiary of the Company.  As goodwill is considered to be an indefinite lived intangible, this associated deferred tax liability is not allowed to be netted with other deferred tax assets in determining the need for a valuation allowance.  This resulted in an overall net deferred tax liability after applying the valuation allowance.
Due to the impairment of goodwill for book purposes in the second quarter of 2014, a deferred tax asset now exists related to goodwill for the Canadian subsidiary.  Given the change from 2013 to 2014 from a deferred tax liability to a deferred tax asset, a tax benefit for 2014 was recognized.
NOTE 12—11— RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
 
The Company paid fees for training course development and utilization of the delivery platform from a company, the majority of which is owned by a partnership in which a significant shareholder, former director and twothree former executives of the Company have a controlling interest. Fees paid during the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2015 and 2014 and 2013 were less than $0.1 million, respectively.
 
As discussed further below in Note 13,12, “Commitments and Contingencies,” the Company entered into a Manufacturing and Supply Agreement (the “Cavalier Agreement”) with a plant in connection with its acquisition of Sanolite in July 2011.  AlsoThe Cavalier Agreement was terminated in September 2014, pursuant to the terms of the agreement. In connection with the acquisition in 2011, two of the owners of both Sanolite and the manufacturing plant became Company employees.  Purchases,There were no purchases, pursuant to the Cavalier Agreement, for the three months ended September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and 2013 were $1.8$1.5 million and $1.6 million, respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 were $4.9 million and $5.2 million, respectively.at March 31, 2014. At September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2013,2014, the Company has $0.8had less than $0.1 million and $0.6$0.3 million included in accounts payable due to this entity, respectively.  As described below, the transactions pursuant to the Cavalier Agreement arewere considered to be conducted at the going market prices for such products. The Cavalier Agreement terminated in September 2014, pursuant to the terms of the agreement.
9

 
The Company is obligated to make lease payments pursuant to certain real property and equipment lease agreements with employees that were former owners of acquired companies. Such lease payments during the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2015 and 2014 and 2013 were $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 were $0.7 million and $0.8 million, respectively.  In addition, during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, previously leased equipment was acquired at a fair market value, determined by a third party appraiser, of $0.2 million.
 
NOTE 1312 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
 
Guarantees
 
In connection with a distribution agreement entered into in December 2010, the Company provided a guarantee that the distributor's operating cash flows associated with the agreement would not fall below certain agreed-to minimums, subject to certain pre-defined conditions, over the ten year term of the distribution agreement. If the distributor's annual operating cash flow does fall below the agreed-to annual minimums, the Company will reimburse the distributor for any such short fall up to a pre-designated amount. No value was assigned to the fair value of the guarantee at September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and December 31, 20132014, based on a probability assessment of the projected cash flows. Management currently does not believe that it is probable that any amounts will be paid under this agreement and thus there is no amount accrued for the guarantee in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. This liability would be considered a Level 3 financial instrument given the unobservable inputs used in the projected cash flow model.
 
10

Version 5
As discussed above in Note 12,11, “Related Party Transactions,” the Company entered into the Cavalier Agreement. The agreement, which was scheduled to expire on December 31, 2012, was extended for an additional two year period with an automatic 18-month renewal term and a six month termination provision. The agreement provides for pricing adjustments, up or down, on the first of each month based on the vendor's actual average product costs incurred during the prior month. Additional product payments made by the Company due to the vendors pricing adjustment as a result of this agreement have not been significant and have not represented costs materially above the going market price for such product.  The Cavalier Agreement was terminated in September 2014 pursuant to the terms of the agreement. 

LEGAL MATTERS

We may be involved in litigation from time to time in the ordinary course of business. We do not believe that the ultimate resolution of these matters will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. However, the results of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty and we cannot assure youno assurance can be given that the ultimate resolution of any legal or administrative proceedingproceedings or disputedisputes will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
 
Securities Litigation
 
There have been sixOn May 21, 2012, a stockholder lawsuits filedderivative action was brought against the Company's former CEO and former CFO and the Company's then directors for alleged breaches of fiduciary duty by a purported Company stockholder in federal courts in North Carolina andthe United States District Court for the Southern District of New York asserting claims relatingYork.  In this derivative action, captioned Arsenault v. Berrard, et al., 1:12-cv-4028, the plaintiff seeks to recover for the Company damages arising out of the Company's March 28, 2012 announcement regarding the Company's Board’sBoard of Director’s conclusion that the Company's previously issued interim financial statements for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2011, June 30, 2011 and September 30, 2011, and the other financial information in the Company's quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the periods then ended, should no longer be relied upon and that an internal review by the Company's Audit Committee primarily relating to possible adjustments to the Company's financial statements was ongoing.

On March 30,August 13, 2012, a purported Company stockholder commenced athe Arsenault derivative action, along with other related putative securities class action on behalf of purchasers of the Company's common stockactions in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, againstwas transferred to the Company, the former President and Chief Executive Officer ("former CEO"), and the former Vice President and Chief Financial Officer ("former CFO"). The plaintiff asserted claims alleging violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") based on alleged false and misleading disclosures in the Company's public filings. In April and May 2012, four more putative securities class actions were filed by purported Company stockholders in the U.S.United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina against the same set of defendants. The plaintiffs in these cases have asserted claims alleging violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act based on alleged false and misleading disclosures in the Company's public filings. In each of thewhere other related putative securities class actions,actions.  All action were consolidated under the plaintiffs seek damages for losses suffered by the putative class of investors who purchased the Company’s common stock.
On May 21, 2012, a stockholder derivative action was brought against the Company's former CEO and former CFO and the Company's then directors for alleged breaches of fiduciary duty by another purported Company stockholder in the Southern District of New York. In this derivative action, the plaintiff seeks to recover for the Company damages arising out of the then possible restatement of the Company's financial statements.
11

Version 5
On May 30, 2012, the Company, its former CEO and former CFO filed a motion with the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation ("MDL Panel") to centralize all of the cases in the Western District of North Carolina by requesting that the actions filed in the Southern District of New York be transferred to the Western District of North Carolina.  In light of the motion to centralize the cases in the Western District of North Carolina, the Company, its former CEO and former CFO requested from both courts a stay of all proceedings pending the MDL Panel's ruling. On June 4, 2012, the Southern District of New York adjourned all pending dates in the cases in light of the motion to transfer filed before the MDL Panel. On June 13, 2012, the Western District of North Carolina issued a stay of proceedings pending a ruling by the MDL Panel.
On August 13, 2012, the MDL Panel granted the motion to centralize transferring the actions filed in the Southern District of New York to the Western District of North Carolina as part of MDL No. 2384, captionedcaption In re Swisher Hygiene, Inc. Securities and Derivative Litigation. In response, onLitigation, MDL No. 2384.  On August 21, 2012, the Western District of North Carolina issued an order governing the practice and procedure in the actions transferred to the Western District of North Carolina as well as the actions originally filed there.  On October 18, 2012, the Western District of North Carolina held an Initial Pretrial Conference at which it appointed lead counsel and lead plaintiffs for the securities class actions, and set a schedule for the filing of a consolidated class action complaint and defendants' time to answer or otherwise respond to the consolidated class action complaint. The Western District of North Carolina stayed the Arsenault derivative action, captioned Arsenault v. Berrard, et al., 1:12-cv-4028, pending the outcome of the securities class actions.
10

 
On April 24, 2013, lead plaintiffs filed their first amended consolidatedAugust 6, 2014, following a hearing, the Western District of North Carolina approved a settlement of the securities class actions, and issued an Order and Final Judgment that, among other things, dismissed the securities class actions pending in the United States with prejudice and provided for full and complete releases to defendants. The Arsenault derivative action complaint (the "Class Action Complaint") asserting similar claims as those previously alleged as well as additional allegations stemming from the Company's restated financial statements. The Class Action Complaint also named the Company's former Senior Vice President and Treasurer as an additional defendant who has since been dismissed from the case. On June 24, 2013, defendants moved to dismiss the Class Action Complaint.  Briefing on the motions to dismiss was completed on August 9, 2013.is still pending.
 
On June 11, 2013, an individual action was filed in the U.S.United States. District Court for the Southern District of Florida captioned Miller, et al. v. Swisher Hygiene, Inc., et al., No. 0:13-CV-61292-JAL, against the Company, its former CEO and former CFO, and a former Company director, bringing state and federal claims founded on the allegations that in deciding to sell their company to the Company, plaintiffs relied on defendants' statements about such things as the Company's accounting and internal controls, which, in light of the Company’s restatement of its financial statements, were false. On July 17, 2013, the Company notified the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation ("MDL PanelPanel") of this action, and requested that it be transferred and centralized in the Western District of North Carolina with the other actions pending there. On July 23, 2013, the MDL Panel issued a Conditional Transfer Order (the "Miller CTO"), conditionally transferring the case to the Western District of North Carolina. On July 29, 2013, plaintiffs notified the MDL Panel that they would seek to vacate the Miller CTO. In light of the proceedings in the MDL Panel, defendants requested that the Southern District of Florida stay all proceedings pending the MDL Panel's ruling. On August 6, 2013, the Southern District of Florida issued a stay of all proceedings pending a ruling by the MDL Panel.  On October 2, 2013, following briefing on the issue of whether the Miller CTO should be vacated, the MDL Panel issued an order transferring the action to the Western District of North Carolina.  The Company and the individual defendants filed motions to dismiss the complaint on March 20, 2014.  Briefing on the motions to dismiss was completed on May 12, 2014.  On June 2, 2014, plaintiffs filed a motion with the Western District of North Carolina seeking a suggestion for remand from that Court to the MDL Panel. Briefing on that motion was completed on June 26, 2014. Oral argument on the motions to dismiss and motion for suggestion for remand were heard on July 22, 2014.   On August 5, 2014, the Western District of North Carolina denied plaintiffs’plaintiffs' motion for suggestion for remand.  On October 22, 2014, the Company filed a notice of supplemental authority in support of its motion to dismiss the complaint in this matter.action.  On November 4, 2014, plaintiffs filed a response to the notice of supplemental authority.
 
12

Version 5
On July 11, 2013, a purported stockholder filed a derivative action on behalf of the Company in the General Court of Justice, Superior Court Division in the State of North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, captioned Borthwick v. Berrard, et. al., No. 13-CVS-12397. The action asserts claims against the Company as a nominal defendant, its former CEO and former CFO, and certain former and current Company directors for breaches of fiduciary duties, gross mismanagement, abuse of control, waste of corporate assets, and aiding and abetting thereof in connection with the Company's restatement of its financial statements. Among other things, the action seeks damages on behalf of the Company and an order directing the Company to implement corporate governance reforms. On August 7, 2013, the Company filed a notice to remove the action from the General Court of Justice, Superior Court Division in the State of North Carolina, Mecklenburg County to the Western District of North Carolina. On August 30, 2013, the Company moved to consolidate this action with the actions previously consolidated before the Western District of North Carolina, and to stay the action. On September 25, 2013, the Western District of North Carolina granted the Company's motion to consolidate and stay the action.  On October 23, 2014, following its approval of a settlement of the securities class actions as described below, the Western District of North Carolina set a briefing schedule whereby the Company, as nominal defendant, filed a motion to dismiss the derivative action on November 4, 2014.  Pursuant to the schedule, the remaining defendants do not need to file any motions to dismiss until after the Court rules on the Company’s motion.  Briefing on the Company’s motion will be completed by December 19, 2014.
Although the Company believed it had meritorious defenses to the asserted claims in the securities class actions in the United States, the defendants and plaintiffs agreed to the terms of a settlement and on February 5, 2014 executed a settlement agreement that, following approval by the Western District of North Carolina, would resolve all claims in the securities class actions pending there (the "Settlement").  The Settlement provided that the defendants would make a set cash payment totaling $5,500,000, all from insurance proceeds, to settle all of the securities class actions, and full and complete releases would be provided to defendants.  On March 11, 2014, the Western District of North Carolina issued a preliminary order approving the Settlement, and scheduled a hearing for August 6, 2014.  That same day, the Western District of North Carolina also issued an order terminating defendants’ pending motions to dismiss the Class Action Complaint as moot in light of the Settlement.  On August 6, 2014, following a hearing, the Western District of North Carolina approved the Settlement, and issued an Order and Final Judgment that, among other things, dismissed the securities class actions with prejudice and provided for full and complete releases to defendants.  The derivative actions are still pending.
On December 17, 2013, a purported stockholder commenced a putative securities class action on behalf of purchasers of the Company’sCompany's common stock filedon the Toronto Stock Exchange or any other Canadian trading platforms in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, captioned Edwards v. Swisher Hygiene, Inc., et al., CV 13-20282 CP, against the Company, the former CEO and former CFO.  The action alleges claims under Canadian law for alleged misrepresentations of the Company’sCompany's financial position relating to its business acquisitions.  On February 13, 2014, a Fresh Statement of Claim and Fresh Notice of Action were filed, adding an additional named plaintiff.
On March 28, 2014, aanother purported stockholder commenced a putative securities class action on behalf of purchasers of the Company’sCompany's common stock filedon the Toronto Stock Exchange or any other Canadian trading platforms in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, captioned Phillips v. Swisher Hygiene, Inc., et al., CV 14-00501096-0000, against the Company, the former CEO, the former CFO and the Company's former Senior Vice President and Treasurer. The action alleges claims under Canadian law stemming from the Company’sCompany's restatement.
Although the Company believed it had meritorious defenses to the asserted claims in the two securities class actions pending in Canada, the defendants agreed to terms of settlement and executed a settlement agreement resolving all claims in both securities class actions pending there, which was approved by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice by Order dated February 13, 2015 (the "Canadian Settlement").  The Canadian Settlement provides that defendants will make a set cash payment totaling $0.7 million, including legal fees, all from insurance proceeds, to settle all of the Canadian securities class actions, with full and complete releases provided to the defendants.  Notice has been given of the Canadian Settlement.
 
Other Matters
 
The Company washas been contacted by the staff of the Atlanta Regional Office of the SEC and by the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of North Carolina (the "U.S. Attorney's Office") after publicly announcingthe Company's March 28, 2012 public announcement of the Audit Committee's internal review and the delays in filing ourits periodic reports. The Company has been asked to make certain individuals available and to provide certain information about these matters to the SEC and the U.S. Attorney's Office. The Company is fully cooperating with the SEC and the U.S. Attorney's Office. Any action by the SEC, the U.S. Attorney's Office or other government agency could result in criminal or civil sanctions against the Company and/or certain of its current or former officers, directors or employees.
 
NOTE 14 — SUBSEQUENT EVENT
The Company has made the decision to cease operations at one of the linen processing plants in the fourth quarter of 2014. This plant was previously included in assets held for sale and was written down to zero fair market value during the quarter ended June 30, 2014. The Company estimates $0.5 million of expense will be incurred in the fourth quarter of 2014 to close the plant, primarily for the remaining lease payments.
 
1311

 
Version 5

ITEM 2.    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
You should read the following discussion and analysis in conjunction with our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes thereto included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as well as our “Selected Financial Data” and our audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes thereto included in Item 6 and Item 8, respectively, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20132014 (the “2013“2014 Form 10-K”). In addition to historical consolidated financial information, this discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates, and beliefs. Actual results could differ from these expectations as a result of certain risk factors, including those described under Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” of our 20132014 Form 10-K and this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
 
Business Overview
 
We currently operate in one business segment, Hygiene, which encompasses providing essential hygiene and sanitizing service solutions to customers in a wide range of end-markets, including foodservice, hospitality, retail and healthcare industries.  Certain of our products are registered with the Environmental Protection Agency and follow the Center for Disease Control guidelines for disinfection of surface areas such as children’s playgrounds, hospitals, and assisted living environments.  We sell consumable products such as detergents, cleaning chemicals, soap, paper, water filters and supplies, together with the rental and servicing of dish machines and other equipment for the dispensing of those products commercial laundry chemical services, as well as additional services such as the deep cleaning and sanitizing of restrooms and other facilities.  We continue to see the positive impact of cost efficiencies, capital resource management and planning, plant consolidations and route optimization efforts; however, we believe we still need to increase revenue in order to maximize our profitability. We are committed to our philosophy of Service, People and ProfitablyProfitability and to Selling Through Service.  To that end, we have commenced a realignment of our field service and sales teams to better serve our customers since we believe this will ultimately drive increased revenues through improved customer retention and the ability to leverage our current customer base.  See “Prior Period Reclassification” below for a description of our realignment.
 
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
 
The preparation of our financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, sales and expenses. We believe the most complex and sensitive judgments, because of their significance to the Consolidated Financial Statements, result primarily from the need to make estimates about the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in our 20132014 Form 10-K, describe these significant accounting estimates and policies used in preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements. Actual results in these areas could differ from management’s estimates. There have been no significant changes in our critical accounting policies since the filing of the 20132014 Form 10-K.
 
Newly Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In April, 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update ASU No. 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity. The amendments in this accounting standard raise the threshold for a disposal to qualify as a discontinued operation and require new disclosures of both discontinued operations and certain other disposals that do not meet the definition of a discontinued operation. This accounting standard update is effective for annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014 and related interim periods, with early adoption allowed. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial results.

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”)ASU No. 2014-09, "RevenueRevenue from Contracts with Customers" (Topic 606)Customers. This ASU is intended to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue by providing a more robust framework for addressing revenue issues; improving comparability of revenue recognition practices; and providing more useful information to users of financial statements through improved revenue disclosure requirements. The provisions of this ASU are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. We areThe Company is currently evaluating the impact of this ASU.
standard and has elected to not adopt the standard early.
 
 
1412

 
Version 5
 
In August 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU Update No. 2014-15, Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern.  This ASU provides guidance related to management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures.  The new requirements are effective for the annual periods ending after December 15, 2016, and for interim periods and annual periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard and has elected to not adopt the standard early.

Assets Held for Sale
 
During 2013, the Company commenced an active program to sell certain linen and dust operations that were determined to be under-performing, non-core businesses or routes. Additionally, a chemical manufacturing plant was closed in connection with the Company’s plant consolidation effort. In accordance with ASC 360, Property, Plant and Equipment, these assets have been classified as assets held for sale in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet and the assets were adjusted to the lower of historical carrying amount or fair value. Fair value is based on the estimated sales price, less selling costs, of the assets. Estimates of the net sales proceeds are derived using Level 3 inputs, including the Company’s estimates related to  industry multiples of revenues or operating metrics, the status of ongoing sales negotiations and asset purchase agreements where available.  The Company’s estimates of fair value require significant judgment and are regularly reviewed and subject to change based on market conditions, changes in the customer base of the operations or routes, and our continuing evaluation as to the facility's acceptable sale price.  

During 2014 the Company updated its estimates of the fair value of certain linen routes and operations to reflect various events that occurred during the year.  The cumulative impairment loss for the ninetwelve months ended September 30,December 31, 2014 was $3.0 million, of which $1.9 million was attributable to a reduction in the estimate of net salessale proceeds for a linen processing operation.  The factors driving the $1.9 million reduction were the cancellation notifications, received during April and May 2014 from three major customers, resulting in a significant loss of forecasted revenue; and the operation’s 2014 year-to-date loss which was in excess of the Company’s estimates.  The asset fair value of this linen processing operation was written down to zero in the second quarter of 2014. As discussed in Note 14, "Subsequent Event", the Company has made the decision to close this linen processing operation duringand the fourth quarter of 2014.
Thefair value was written down to zero. During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company completed several sales transactions during the nine months ended September 30, 2014,sale of equipment of this closed operation which resulted in the net receipt of $1.4$0.3 million in cash, and the remainder in receivables.  A loss on these sales of $0.9a $0.3 million was incurred and included a write-off of $0.6 million of the receivable balances.gain. The receivable balances were primarily for contingent sales proceeds that were based on post-closing revenues of previously sold routes which were lower than estimated.  The total loss of $0.1 million and $0.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively,gain is included in “Other expense,income (expense), net” in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss.

AssetsDuring March 2015, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a resolution to sell the Company’s remaining linen operation. In accordance with ASC 360, Property, Plant and Equipment, these assets were classified as assets held for sale at September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and were $0.1 million.  The 2013 annual revenue attributableadjusted to the lower of historical carrying amount or fair value, which was $3.1 million at March 31, 2015.  The estimated fair value was derived based on the assessment of the potential net selling price. The Company expects that this linen assets held for sale andoperation will be sold in the sold linen assets was $14.1 million.  second quarter of 2015.

For the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2015 and 2014, linen related revenue attributable to the linen assets held for sale and the sold linen assets was $0.7$1.6 million and $3.1$2.7 million, respectively, and $3.6 million and $11.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively. The Company expects the sales transactions, related to the assets held for sale, will be primarily completed in the first quarter of 2015.2014 annual revenue was $9.6 million.

Prior Period Reclassification
In the first quarter of 2014, the Company began implementing a realignment of its field service and sales organization and as a result the primary function of certain job titles has shifted from primarily a sales to a service focus.  The additional service activities involve more frequent field visits to perform preventative maintenance, repairs, evaluation of product and service solutions and required inventory levels.  This realignment of the field service and sales organization is being implemented in stages during 2014.  Payroll expense related to these job titles was historically classified within “Selling, general and administrative expenses” in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss, based on the primary job focuses of sales and administration.  Based on the changes in the job functions, the related payroll expense will be classified within route expense, which the Company defines as the employee costs incurred to provide service and deliver products to customers.  To facilitate comparability between the periods presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the three months ended September 30, 2013, certain selling, general and administrative expense have been reclassified to route expense to conform to the current period’s presentation as follows: $3.0 million increase in route expense from $11.0 million to $14.0 million and a $3.0 million decrease in selling, general and administrative expense from $25.2 million to $22.2 million.  The reclassifications for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 were $8.6 million increase in route expense from $32.8 million to $41.4 million and an $8.6 million decrease in selling, general and administrative expense from $82.3 million to $73.7 million.  There was no impact to loss from continuing operations, net loss or loss per share as a result of the 2013 reclassifications.
15

Version 5

RESULTS OF CONTINUING OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014MARCH 31, 2015
 
Revenue
 
Revenue from products is primarily comprised of the sales and delivery of consumable products such as detergents and cleaning chemicals, the rental, sales and servicing of dish machines and other equipment used to dispense those products, the sale of paper items, rental fees, linen processing and other ancillary product sales. Revenues from services are primarily comprised of manual cleaning and delivery service fees. Franchise and other consists of fees charged to franchisees.
 
Total revenue and the revenue derived from each revenue type for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2015 and 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
 
  2014  %  2013  % 
Revenue (In thousands) 
Products $44,603   89.8%  $49,864   89.2% 
Services  4,749   9.6%   5,728   10.2% 
Franchise and other  298   0.6%   324   0.6% 
Total revenue $49,650   100.0%  $55,916   100.0% 
  2015  %  2014  % 
Revenue    (In thousands)    
Products $39,263   89.5%  $43,241   89.6% 
Services  4,328   9.9%   4,694   9.7% 
Franchise and other  250   0.6%   360   0.7% 
Total revenue $43,841   100.0%  $48,295   100.0% 
13

 
Consolidated revenue decreased $6.3$4.5 million or 11.2%9.2% to $49.7$43.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 compared to 2013.2014. Excluding revenue generated from linen assets sold and held for sale for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2015 and 2014, and 2013, consolidated revenue decreased 6.4%7.2% on a comparable basis.  Product revenue decreased $5.3$4.0 million primarilypartially due to a $2.4$1.2 million decrease related to linen routes and businessesassets sold plus a $0.8or held for sale. The remaining $2.8 million decrease attributedis primarily due to a $1.8 million reduction in purchasing from large wholesale and distribution customers, and the lossattrition of $0.3 million in customers at existing linen operations.resulting from the termination of the Manufacturing and Supply Agreement (the “Cavalier Agreement”) which was terminated in September 2014. Service revenues declined $1.0$0.4 million due to the loss of hygiene customers and customers sold in connection with assets held for sale. Franchise and other revenue remained fairly consistent period over period.declined $0.1 million primarily due to the timing of purchases with one of our international licensee.
 
Cost of Sales
 
Cost of sales consists primarily of the cost of chemical, paper, air freshener and other consumable products sold to, or used in the servicing of, our customers. These costs are exclusive of route expense and related depreciation and amortization. Cost of sales for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2015 and 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
 
  2014  %(1)  2013  %(1) 
Cost of Sales (In thousands) 
Products $22,451   50.3%  $24,859   49.9% 
Services  98   2.1%   469   8.2% 
Franchise and other  122   40.9%   (94)  -29.0% 
Total cost of sales $22,671   45.7%  $25,234   45.1% 
  2015   %(1)   2014   %(1) 
Cost of Sales        (In thousands)     
Products $19,852   50.6%  $21,580   49.9% 
Services  1   0.0%   134   2.9% 
Franchise and other  109   43.9%   98   27.2% 
Total cost of sales $19,962   45.5%  $21,812   45.2% 
 
(1)            Represents cost as a percentage of the respective product and service line revenue.
 
Cost of sales decreased $2.6$1.9 million or 10.2%8.5% to $22.7$20.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014March 31, 2015, compared to 20132014 primarily due to a decline in sales volume.  Reported in the 2014 cost of sales amount is a $0.5 million realignment of freight costs that were classified in selling, general and administrative expenses in 2013.  The Company has elected not to reclassify this amount in its prior period Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for comparability purposes since it is considered immaterial. As a percentage of sales, consolidated cost of sales increased slightly from 45.1%45.2% to 45.7%.  Including the $0.5 million realignment, 2013 total cost of sales as a percentage of revenue would have been 46.0%45.5%.
 
16

Version 5
Route Expenses
 
Route expenses consist of costs incurred by the Company for the delivery of products and providing services to customers. The components of route expenses for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2015 and 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
 
  2014  %(1)  2013  %(1) 
Route Expenses (In thousands) 
Compensation $10,262   20.8%  $10,865   19.5% 
Vehicle and other expenses  2,929   5.9%   3,168   5.7% 
Total route expenses $13,191   26.7%  $14,033   25.2% 
  2015   %(1)   2014   %(1) 
Route Expenses        (In thousands)     
Compensation $9,127   20.9%  $9,417   19.7% 
Vehicle and other expenses  2,565   5.9%   2,947   6.1% 
Total route expenses $11,692   26.8%  $12,364   25.8% 
 
(1)           Represents route expenses as a percentage of total non-franchise revenue.
 
Route expenses decreased $0.8$0.7 million or 6.0%5.4% to $13.2$11.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 compared to 2013.2014. The components of this change were decreases in compensation of $0.6$0.3 million and also decreases in vehicle and other expenses of $0.2$0.4 million. Route expense as a percentage of total revenue was 26.7%26.8% and 25.2%25.8% for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2015 and 2014, and 2013, respectively. The increase as a percentage of revenue was primarily due to the decline in revenue from the prior period.
 
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses consist primarily of the costs incurred for:
 
●  Local office and field management support costs that are related to field operations. These costs include compensation, occupancy expense and other general and administrative expenses.
14

●  Selling expenses which include compensation and commissions for local sales representatives and corporate account representatives.
●  Marketing expenses.
●  Corporate office expenses which include executive management, information technology, human resource, accounting, purchasing and other support costs.

The details of selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2015 and 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
 
  2014  %(1)  2013  %(1) 
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses (In thousands) 
Compensation $9,154   18.4%  $12,932   23.1% 
Occupancy  1,947   3.9%   2,574   4.6% 
Other  5,256   10.6%   6,691   12.0% 
Total selling, general & administrative expenses $16,357   32.9%  $22,197   39.7% 
  2015   %(1)   2014   %(1) 
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses        (In thousands)     
Compensation $8,646   19.7%  $10,916   22.6% 
Occupancy  1,664   3.8%   2,081   4.3% 
Other  6,204   14.2%   6,773   14.0% 
Total selling, general & administrative expenses $16,514   37.7%  $19,770   40.9% 
 
(1)           Represents expenses as a percentage of total revenue.
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $5.8$3.3 million to $16.4$16.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 compared to 2013.2014. The components of this change were decreases in compensation of $3.8$2.3 million, occupancy of $0.6$0.4 million, and other expenses of $1.4$0.6 million.  Compensation expense decreased primarily due to on-going cost efficiencies,headcount reductions, a reduction in stock based compensation and the sale of the linen business.businesses.  Occupancy decreased due to the saleclosure of a linen plant and due to ongoing efforts to reduce facility infrastructure costs. Other expenses decreased primarily due to the decrease in professional fees of $0.9 million and the decrease related to realigning freight costs in cost of sales of $0.5 million.
17

Version 5
fees.
 
Depreciation and Amortization
 
Depreciation and amortization consists of depreciation of property and equipment and the amortization of intangible assets. Depreciation and amortization decreased $0.5$0.8 million to $5.0$4.6 million or 8.9%14.4% for the three months ended September 30, 2014.March 31, 2015.  The decrease is primarily due in part to the categorization of certain fixed assets as assets held for sale.
 
Other Income (Expense) Income,, Net
 
Details of other expense,income (expense), net for three months ended September 30,March 31, 2015 and 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
 
  2014  2013 
  (In thousands) 
Interest income $1  $10 
Interest expense  (79)  (196)
Foreign currency  (4)  - 
Other (expense) income  (136)  330 
Total other (expense) income, net $(218) $144 
  2015  2014 
  (In thousands) 
Interest income $-  $4 
Interest expense  (95)  (78)
Foreign currency loss  (71)  (15)
Other income (expense)  280   (628)
Total other income (expense), net $114  $(717)
 
The decreaseincrease in other income is due primarily to the $0.3 million gain onrelated to the sale of equipment of a closed operation during the first quarter of 2015, compared to the loss on sales of certain assets held for sale during the thirdfirst quarter of 2013.2014.
 
Income Tax Expense
 
In projecting the Company’s income tax expense for 2014,2015, management has concluded that it is not more likely than not that the Company will realize the benefit of its deferred tax assets and as a result a full valuation allowance will be required as of December 31, 2014.2015. Therefore, the Company has not recognized a tax benefit as it relates to the current loss for the period ended September 30, 2014.March 31, 2015.
15

 
For the three months ended September 30, 2014,March 31, 2015, the Company has recorded an estimate for income taxes based on the Company’s projected income tax expense for the twelve month period ending December 31, 2014.2015. The Company’s tax provision has an unusual relationship to pretax loss mainly because of the existence of a full deferred tax asset valuation allowance. This circumstance generally results in a zero tax provision since the income tax expense or benefit that would otherwise be recognized is offset by the change to the valuation allowance. However, due totax expense recorded in the impairment of goodwill for book purposes during the secondfirst quarter of 2014, a deferred tax asset now exists related to goodwill.  The change from a net deferred tax liability to a net deferred tax asset resulted in a tax benefit.
18

Version 5
RESULTS OF CONTINUING OPERATIONS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
Revenue
Total revenue and2015 included the revenue derived from each revenue type for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
  2014  %  2013  % 
Revenue (In thousands) 
Products $132,624   89.7%  $144,897   88.7% 
Services  14,252   9.6%   17,381   10.6% 
Franchise and other  1,024   0.7%   1,047   0.7% 
Total revenue $147,900   100.0%  $163,325   100.0% 
Consolidated revenue decreased $15.4 million or 9.4% to $147.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to 2013.  Excluding revenue generated from linen assets sold and held for sale for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, consolidated revenue decreased 4.9% on a comparable basis.  Product revenue decreased $12.3 million primarily due to a $7.6 million decrease related to linen routes and businesses sold.   The remaining product revenue decrease is primarily due to a $2.1 million decrease from the lossaccrual of customers at existing linen operations, partially offset by the addition of $1.3 million in revenues previously classified as service revenues.  Service revenues declined $3.1 million primarily due to the reclass with product revenue of $1.3 million and the loss of hygiene customers.  Franchise and other revenue remained consistent period over period.
Cost of Sales
Cost of sales consists primarily of the cost of chemical, paper, air freshener and other consumable products sold to, or used in the servicing of, our customers. These costs are exclusive of route expense and related depreciation and amortization. Cost of sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
  2014  %(1)  2013  %(1) 
Cost of Sales (In thousands) 
Products $66,809   50.4%  $70,517   48.7% 
Services  363   2.5%   1,152   6.6% 
Franchise and other  284   27.7%   530   50.6% 
Total cost of sales $67,456   45.6%  $72,199   44.2% 
(1)           Represents cost as a percentage of the respective product and service line revenue.
Cost of sales decreased $4.7 million or 6.6% to $67.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to 2013 primarily due to a decline in sales volume.  Reported in the 2014 cost of sales is a $1.5 million realignment of freight costs that were classified in selling, general and administrative expenses in 2013.  The Company has elected not to reclassify this amount in its prior period Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for comparability purposes since it is considered immaterial. As a percentage of sales, consolidated cost of sales increased from 44.2% to 45.6%. Including the $1.5 million realignment, 2013 total cost of sales as a percentage of revenue would have been 45.1%.  The remaining quarter over quarter percentage increase is driven by the overall revenue mix, including the loss of linen revenue, and the mix of revenue within products.
Route Expenses
Route expenses consist of costs incurred by the Company for the delivery of products and providing services to customers. The components of route expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
19

Version 5
  2014   %(1)   2013   %(1) 
Route Expenses (In thousands) 
Compensation $29,526   20.1%  $31,497   19.4% 
Vehicle and other expenses  8,627   5.9%   9,919   6.1% 
Total route expenses $38,153   26.0%  $41,416   25.5% 
(1)Represents route expenses as a percentage of total non-franchise revenue.
Route expenses decreased $3.3 million or 7.9% to $38.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to 2013.   The primary components of this change were decreases in compensation of $2.0 million and decreases in vehicle and other expenses of $1.3 million.  Route expense as a percentage of total revenue was 26.0% and 25.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses consist primarily of the costs incurred for:
●  Local office and field management support costs that are related to field operations. These costs include compensation, occupancy expense and other general and administrative expenses.
●  Selling expenses which include compensation and commissions for local sales representatives and corporate account representatives.
●  Marketing expenses.
●  Corporate office expenses which include executive management, information technology, human resource, accounting, purchasing and other support costs.
●  Investigation and fees related to the Audit Committee review, restatement process, and other non-recurring fees related to completing our 2012 audit.
The details of selling, general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
  2014   %(1)   2013   %(1) 
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses (In thousands) 
Compensation $30,076   20.3%  $38,048   23.3% 
Occupancy  5,848   4.0%   7,324   4.5% 
Other  17,337   11.7%   28,294   17.3% 
Total selling, general & administrative expenses $53,261   36.0%  $73,666   45.1% 
(1)           Represents expenses as a percentage of total revenue.
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $20.4 million to $53.3 million. The components of this change were decreases in compensation of $8.0 million, occupancy of $1.5 million, and other expenses of $10.9 million. Compensation expense decreased primarily due to on-going cost efficiencies, a reduction in stock based compensation and the sale of the linen business.  Occupancy decreased due to the sale of a linen plant and due to ongoing efforts to reduce facility infrastructure needs. Other expenses decreased primarily due to the decrease in professional fees of $6.9 million, which includes investigation and review related fees of $4.4 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2013; the decrease in travel expenses of $0.6 million; the decrease related to realigning freight costs in cost of sales of $1.5 million, a reduction in bad debt expense of $0.5 million, plus additional expense reduction initiatives.
20

Version 5
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization consists of depreciation of property and equipment and the amortization of intangible assets. Depreciation and amortization decreased $1.1 million to $15.6 million or 6.7%. The decrease is due in part to the categorization of certain fixed assets as assets held for sale.
Impairment Related to Goodwill
In conjunction with its goodwill impairment test, the Company incurred a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $5.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2014, see Note 4, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” for further discussion of the impairment.
Other (Expense) Income, Net
Details of other expense, net for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
  2014  2013 
  (In thousands) 
Interest income $8  $35 
Interest expense  (302)  (378)
Foreign currency  (104)  (2)
Other (expense) income  (1,039)  330 
Total other (expense) income, net $(1,437) $(15)
The change in other income is due primarily to a $0.2 million gain on the sale of certain assets held for sale during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and a $0.9 million loss during the nine months ended September 30, 2014.
Income Tax Expense
In projecting the Company’s income tax expense for 2014, management has concludedrelated to an additional valuation allowance in connection with the tax amortization of the Company’s indefinite-lived intangible assets that it iswas not more likely than not that the Company will realize the benefit of itsavailable to offset existing deferred tax assets and as(termed a result a full valuation allowance will be required as of December 31, 2014. Therefore,“naked credit”). The Company does not consider the Company has not recognized a tax benefit as it relates to the current loss for the period ended September 30, 2014.
21

Version 5
For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company has recorded an estimate for income taxes based on the Company’s projected income tax expense for the twelve month period ending December 31, 2014. The Company’s tax provision has an unusual relationship to pretax loss mainly because of the existence of a full deferred tax assetliabilities related to indefinite lived intangible assets when determining the need for a valuation allowance. This circumstance generally results in a zero tax provision since the income tax expense or benefit that would otherwise be recognized is offset by the change to the valuation allowance. However, due to the impairment of goodwill for book purposes during the second quarter of 2014, a deferred tax asset now exists related to goodwill.  The change from a net deferred tax liability to a net deferred tax asset resulted in a tax benefit.
 
Cash Flows Summary
 
Cash flows from continuing operations for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2015 and 2014 and 2013 were:
 
  2014  2013 
  (In thousands) 
Net cash used in operating activities $(5,515) $(17,029)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities  706   (1,361)
Net cash used in financing activities  (4,346)  (6,511)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations $(9,155) $(24,901)
  2015  2014 
  (In thousands) 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities $(5,938) $724 
Net cash used in investing activities  (1,369)  (1,487)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  3,870   (1,182)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations $(3,437) $(1,945)
 
Net cash used in operating activities of $5.5$5.9 million improvedincreased by $11.5$6.7 million partlyprimarily due to a $9.3$7.5 million decreasechange in net loss and a $2.5 million increase in cash from accounts receivable.working capital. Net cash provided byused in investing activities increased $2.1decreased $0.1 million.  The change was primarily due to cash received from discontinued operations of $12.6 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2013, offsetCash provided by a decrease in purchases of property and equipment of $7.7 million, an increase of $1.1 million cash received on the sale of assets held for sale and a change of $5.7 million in restricted cash.  Cash used in financing activities was $4.3$3.9 million compared with $6.5$1.2 million used during the same period in 2013.2014. The decreaseincrease of $2.2$5.1 million was primarily due to a decreasean increase in principal payments on debt.
proceeds from debt issuances related to insurance financing of $1.6 million and proceeds from line the of credit of $3.2 million.   Cash flows from discontinued operations for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2015 and 2014 and 2013 were:
 
  2014  2013 
  (In thousands) 
Net cash used in operating activities of discontinued operations $(2,131) $(3,028)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations $(2,131) $(3,028)
  2015  2014 
  (In thousands) 
Net cash used in operating activities of discontinued operations $-  $(1,987)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations $-  $(1,987)
 
Cash flows used in operating activities from discontinued operations in 2014 consisted of payments made related to legal fees and a settlement payment related to a contractual dispute that the Company accepted responsibility to resolve as a part of the sale of the Waste segment.

22

Version 5
Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
Going Concern

Our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements were prepared on a going concern basis in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The going concern basis of presentation assumes that we will continue in operation for the next twelve months and will be able to realize our assets and discharge our liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business and does not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result from our inability to continue as a going concern. The Company has suffered recurring losses from operations and has not generated positive cash flows from operations. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. In order for us to continue operations beyond the next twelve months and be able to discharge our liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business, we must do, but not limited to, some or all of the following: (i) improve operating results through improved customer retention, profitable organic revenue growth, and continued improvements in cost efficiencies; (ii) sell additional non-core or non-essential assets; (iii) raise additional equity; and/or (iv) obtain additional financing through debt. There can be no assurance that we will be able to improve operating results or obtain additional funds by selling additional non-core or non-essential assets, raising additional equity or obtaining additional financing when needed or that such funds, if available, will be obtainable on terms satisfactory to us.
If we are not able to improve operating results or obtain additional funds by selling additional non-core or non-essential assets, raising additional equity or obtaining additional financing, material adverse events may occur including, but not limited to: 1) a reduction in the nature and scope of our operations, 2) our inability to fully implement our current business plan, and 3) defaults under the Credit Facility. There can be no assurances that we will be able to successfully improve our liquidity position. Our consolidated financial statements do not reflect any adjustments that might result from the adverse outcome relating to this uncertainty.
16

Cash Requirements

As a result of the activities discussed above, our cash and cash equivalents decreased by $3.4 million to $3.8 million at March 31, 2015 compared to $7.2 million at December 31, 2014. Our cash requirements for the next twelve months consist primarily of: (i) capital expenditures associated with dispensing equipment, dish machines and other items in service at customer locations, equipment, vehicles and software; (ii) working capital; and (iii) payment of principal and interest on borrowings under our convertible promissory notes, acquisition notes payable and capital lease obligations and other financing. We expect that through capital resource management and the use of additional customer equipment programs, our annual capital expenditures in 2015 will be less than 2014 capital expenditures of $8.6 million.

We expect that our cash on hand, the cash flow provided by operating activities along with availability under our Credit Facility, and the cash flow from investing activities, including the sale of assets held for sale, will be sufficient to execute our business plan for the next twelve months. However, we believe it is contingent upon improved customer retention, profitable organic growth and continued improvement in cost efficiencies in 2015. Failure to execute our plan successfully or unforecasted shortfalls in available cash may require us to alter our plan, sell other non-core or non-essential assets, or raise additional equity which could be dilutive to existing shareholders or obtain additional financing through debt. There can be no assurances that such equity and debt and be available and would be likely subject to prevailing market conditions and the company’s performance.

Credit Facility

On August 29, 2014, we entered into a $20.0 million revolving credit facility, through the execution of a Loan and Security Agreement, by and among the Company, as Guarantor, and certain subsidiaries of the Company and collectively, as Borrower, and Siena Lending Group LLC, as Lender (the “Credit Facility”).  The Credit Facility matures on August 29, 2017.

Interest on borrowings under the Credit Facility will accrue at the Base Rate plus 2.00% and will be payable monthly.  The Base Rate is defined as the greater of (1) the Prime Rate, (2) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%, or (3) 3.25%.  

Borrowings and availability under the Credit Facility are subject to a borrowing base and limitations, and compliance with other terms specified in the agreement.  Borrowings under the Credit Facility are secured by a first priority lien on certain of the Company’s assets.  The calculated borrowing base as of September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 was $14.1$12.3 million, of which $3.1$4.1 million was outstanding under letters of credit, $3.2 million was outstanding under borrowings and $11.0$5.0 million was unused.

The Credit Facility contains certain customary representations and warranties, and certain customary covenants on the Company’s ability to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, create liens or other encumbrances, sell or otherwise dispose of assets, and merge or consolidate with other entities or enter into a change of control transaction. The Credit Facility contains various events of default.  The Company was not in default withhas met all required covenants under the Credit Facility as of September 30, 2014.March 31, 2015.
Cash Requirements
Our cash and cash equivalents decreased by $11.3 million to $10.2 million at September 30, 2014 compared to $21.5 million at December 31, 2013. Our cash requirements for the next twelve months consist primarily of: (i) capital expenditures associated with dispensing equipment, dish machines and other items in service at customer locations, equipment, vehicles, software; (ii) working capital; and (iii) payment of principal and interest on borrowings.  We expect that through capital resource management and the use of additional customer equipment programs, our annual capital expenditures in 2014 will be less than $9.0 million compared to $17.0 million in 2013.  We expect that our cash on hand and the cash flow provided by operating activities, and the availability of cash from the Credit Facility will be sufficient to execute our business plan for the next twelve months; however, we believe it is contingent upon improved customer retention, profitable organic revenue growth and continuing  improvement in cost efficiencies. Failure to execute our plan successfully or unforecasted shortfalls in available cash may require us to alter our plan, sell other non-core assets, raise additional equity which could be dilutive to existing shareholders, or obtain additional financing through debt. There can be no assurance that such equity and debt may be available and would be likely subject to prevailing market conditions and the company's performance.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
 
Other than operating leases, there are no significant off-balance sheet financing arrangements or relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships which are often referred to as “variable interest entities.” Therefore, there is no exposure to any financing, liquidity, market or credit risk that could arise had we engaged in such relationships.
 
In connection with a distribution agreement entered into in December 2010 between the Company and a distributor of Company-owned products, we provided a guarantee that the distributor's operating cash flows associated with the agreement would not fall below certain agreed-to minimums, subject to certain pre-defined conditions, over the ten year term of the distribution agreement. If the distributor's annual operating cash flow does fall below the agreed-to annual minimums, we reimburse the distributor for any such short fall up to a pre-designated amount. No value was assigned to the fair value of this guarantee at September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and December 31, 20132014 based on a probability assessment of the projected cash flows. Management currently does not believe that it is probable that any amounts will be paid under this provision in the agreement and thus there is no amount accrued for the guarantee in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
 
2317

 
Version 5
 
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
Our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and prospects, and the prevailing market price and performance of our common stock, may be adversely affected by a number of factors, including the matters discussed below. Certain statements and information set forth in this Form 10-Q, as well as other written or oral statements made from time to time by us or by our authorized executive officers on our behalf, constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Federal Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We intend for our forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and we set forth this statement and these risk factors in order to comply with such safe harbor provisions. You should note that our forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Form 10-Q or when made and we undertake no duty or obligation to update or revise our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Although we believe that the expectations, plans, intentions and projections reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, such statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. The risks, uncertainties and other factors that our stockholders and prospective investors should consider include the following:
 
●  We have a history of significant operating losses and as such, our future revenue and operating profitability are uncertain.
 
●  Our independent registered public accounting firm’s report for our audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014 contains an explanatory paragraph that expresses substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern.
●  The Company may need to raise additional equity or capital in the future and such capital may not be available when needed or at all.
 
●  Our failure or inability to meet certain terms of our Credit Facility could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
 
●  We have identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting and we may be unable to develop, implement and maintain appropriate controls in future periods. If the material weaknesses are not remediated, then they could result in material misstatements to the financial statements.
 
●  We may fail to maintain our listing on The Nasdaq Stock Market.
●  Failure to retain our current customers and renew existing customer contracts could adversely affect our business.
 
●  Changes in economic conditions that impact the industries in which our end-users primarily operate in could adversely affect our business.
 
●  The financial condition and operating ability of third parties may adversely affect our business.
 
●  We recognized significant impairment charges in 2014 and prior years, and may recognize additional impairment charges in the future which could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
 
●  The availability of our raw materials and the volatility of their costs may adversely affect our operations.
18

 
●  We are and may in the future be subject to legal proceedings, the outcome of which are uncertain, and resolutions adverse to us could negatively affect our earnings, financial condition and cash flows.
 
●  The pricing, terms, and length of customer service agreements may constrain our ability to recover costs and to make a profit on our contracts.
 
24

Version 5
●  If we are required to change the pricing models for our products or services to compete successfully, our margins and operating results may be adversely affected.
●  The consolidation of customers may adversely affect our business, consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
●  We may fail to maintain our listing on The Nasdaq Stock Market.
 
●  The loss of one or more key members of our senior management, or our inability to attract and retain qualified personnel could adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.
 
●  Increases in fuel and energy costs and fuel shortages could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
 
●  Our products contain hazardous materials and chemicals, which could result in claims against us.
 
●  We are subject to environmental, health and safety regulations, and may be adversely affected by new and changing laws and regulations, that generate ongoing environmental costs and could subject us to liability.
 
●  If our products are improperly manufactured, packaged, or labeled or become adulterated or expire, those items may need to be recalled or withdrawn from sale.
●  Changes in the types or variety of our service offerings could affect our financial performance.
 
●  Prior acquisitions involve a number of risks and could have an adverse effect on results of operations.
 
●  We may not be able to adequately protect our intellectual property and other proprietary rights that are material to our business.
 
●  Interruptions in our information and telecommunication systems, or a failure to maintain the security, confidentiality or privacy of sensitive data residing on such systems, could adversely affect our business.
 
●  Insurance policies may not cover all operating risks and a casualty loss beyond the limits of our coverage could adversely impact our business.
 
●  Our stock price has been and may in the future be volatile, which could cause purchasers of our common stock to incur substantial losses.
 
●  Certain stockholders may exert significant influence over any corporate action requiring stockholder approval.
 
●  
Provisions of Delaware law and our organizational documents may delay or prevent an acquisition of our Company, even if the acquisition would be beneficial to our stockholders.
 
19

ITEM 3.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
 
We are exposed to market risks including changes in interest rates and fuel prices. Borrowings under the Credit Facility are indexed to a variable interest rate.  As of September 30, 2014,March 31, 2015, there have been no drawings on thewas $3.2 million outstanding under borrowings from our Credit Facility.  As of September 30, 2014,Facility, and we have $3.1$4.1 million of letters of credit outstanding at a fixed fee under our Credit Facility. As of March 31, 2015, a hypothetical 10% change in our interest rate would change our results of operations by less than $0.1 million.

We do not use financial instruments for speculative trading purposes and we do not hold derivative financial instruments that could expose us to significant market and commodity risk. We do not currently have any contract with vendors where we have exposure to the underlying commodity prices. In such event, we would consider implementing price increases and pursue cost reduction initiatives; however, we may not be able to pass on these increases in whole or in part to our customers or realize the cost savings needed to offset these increases. This discussion does not consider the effects that may have an adverse change on the overall economy, and it also does not consider actions we may take to mitigate our exposure to these changes. We cannot guarantee that the action we take to mitigate these exposures will be successful.
 
Fuel costs represent a significant operating expense. To date, we have not entered into any contracts or employed any strategies to mitigate our exposure to fuel costs. Historically, we have made limited use of fuel surcharges or delivery fees to help offset rises in fuel costs. Such potential charges have not been in the past, and we believe will not be going forward, applicable to all customers. Consequently, an increase in fuel costs normally results in a decrease in our operating margin percentage. At our current consumption level, a $0.50 per gallon change in the price of fuel changes our fuel costs by approximately $0.9$0.6 million on an annual basis.
 
25

Version 5
ITEM 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and, include controls and procedures designed to ensure that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
 
In connection with the preparation of this quarterly report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our CEO and CFO, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of September 30, 2014.March 31, 2015. Based upon that evaluation, management concluded that the deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting are undergoingidentified in the 2014 Form 10-K were under ongoing remediation and therefore continue to exist, and as such our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of September 30, 2014.  The deficiencies includeMarch 31, 2015 for the following reasons:

We did not maintain an effective control environment as we lacked sufficient oversight of activities related to our internal control over financial reporting. In addition, we did not have a sufficient structure in place to identify and evaluate gaps in the knowledge and technical experience of the accounting personnel responsible for the implementation and execution of our control environment.
We did not maintain effective controls over certain control activities. Specifically, the following individual material weaknesses were identified in connection with our control activities:
20

 
The effectivenessWe did not implement effective controls to properly account for the sale, disposal and movement of dish machines at customer locations and our own facilities, which resulted in substantial post-closing journal entries that our review process failed to identify.
We did not implement effective controls to accurately and completely evaluate and calculate our allowance for doubtful accounts. Additionally, our review process was not sufficient to detect material errors in the methodology and calculations of the allowance resulting in material post-closing adjustments.
We did not implement effective controls to properly identify, analyze and account for non-routine transactions reflected in the financial statements.
We did not develop and implement and overall financial reporting review process that encompassed all significant financial statement accounts or contained an appropriate level of precision. This review process did not identify the issues surrounding the accounting and recording for our dish machines, allowance for doubtful accounts, and non-routine transactions.
We did not design, implement and maintain effective controls over proper purchasethe corporate review of significant journal entries processed at our field-level locations, which represents a significant portion of our business, to ensure that these entries were appropriate in nature and maintenance of inventorycorrect.
We did not maintain effective controls over user security and fixed assets.  Additionally, proper application of customer paymentsprogram change management for the information technology systems and review and approval of vendor invoices and related payments.accounting software at the field-level locations.
 
The effectivenessWe did not maintain effective controls to ensure the timely preparation of certain information technology controls regarding system generated reports at the field levelfinancial records sufficient to allow management adequate time to prevent or detect and key spreadsheets utilized across the Company.  This is comprised of controls over data input, calculations, user access,correct material misstatements and management review.to fulfill its other control activity responsibilities.
 
The effectiveness ofWe did not maintain effective information and communication controls to generate relevant and quality information for use in the process in placefinancial reporting close process. These control failures contributed to support the timely review oftransactions involving our financial resultsdish machines and disclosuresto information generated relating to the allowance for doubtful accounts.

We did not maintain effective information and communication controls with external parties due to delays in our financial statements.  Additionally, a numberstatement close process as evidenced by the untimely filing of late or post-closing adjustmentsour Annual Report on form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, and our failure to identify and timely disclose control deficiencies in previous filings.
We did not maintain effective monitoring controls sufficient to ascertain whether key components of internal control were required forpresent and functioning, as evidenced by our incorrect initial assessment of the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial statements and related footnote disclosures.reporting.
 
The effectiveness
We did not maintain effective monitoring controls to communicate the deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting to our board of the documentation, review, and approval of significant account reconciliations, key underlying reports and accounting estimates.  Furthermore, the Company has not defined parameters for its review of key reconciliations and  financial analysis.directors in sufficient time to allow them to take corrective action.
 
The effectiveness of the preparation, documentation, review, and approval of journal entries and a lack of formal written accounting policies.
Management has determined that the control deficiencies identified should be considered material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting.  A deficiency in internal control over financial reporting exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent or detect misstatements on a timely basis. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the company's annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Based on its evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, management has determined that the control deficiencies identified above should be considered material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting. 

DespiteAs set forth below, management has taken and will continue to take steps to remediate the existence ofcontrol deficiencies identified above. Notwithstanding the control deficiencies describedidentified above, management concludes that the financial statements included in this report fairly represent, in all material aspects, our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.

 
2621

 
Version 5
 
Management's Remediation Plan
 
 As reported in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013,2014, we are engaged in remedial actions in response to the deficiencies discussed above.  We have implemented a Steering Committeeabove, and we plan to drive remediation efforts forward and are performing a risk assessment and control rationalization to ensure our efforts are focused on the higher risk, higher impact items. We continue efforts already underway to improve internal control over financial reporting:
 
Management continues to train field personnel regarding proper purchasing procedures and maintenance of fixed assets and inventory.  In addition, management will continue to trainenhance its training programs for our accounting personnel on process-level procedures includingboth at the proper application of customer payments, as well as the reviewcorporate and approval of vendor invoicesfield-level, emphasizing financial reporting responsibilities and related payments.accountability for implementing and maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting.
 
Dish machines will be serialized in the fixed asset system to track the movement of the dish machines and periodic field observations will be performed to ensure the existence and accuracy of these fixed assets.
Management will continue to track collection trends across the business and evaluate the accuracy of the assumptions used in the estimates for the allowance for doubtful accounts on an annual basis, at a minimum.
Management will put in place controls to properly identify, analyze and account for non-routine transactions and will use the appropriate level of oversight to ensure the transactions are reflected accurately and timely in the financial statements.
Management continues to implement controls over data input, calculation, user access and change management reviews of key financial spreadsheets and intendsrelated to integratethe field-level information technology systems.
 
Management continueswill perform a comprehensive review to putre-evaluate our activities related to internal control over financial reporting, including monitoring controls in placerelated to ensure the timely reviewoperating effectiveness, timeliness and communication of financial results and disclosures.certain control activities.
Management continues to improve the formal documentation for account reconciliations as well as set parameters for the review and approval of significant account reconciliations , financial analysis and accounting estimates.
Management continues to formally document corporate and accounting policies and procedures, including policies regarding the preparation, documentation, review and approval of field-level journal entries.

While management and our audit committee are closely monitoring the implementation of these remediation plans, there is no assurance that the aforementioned plans will be sufficient to fully remediate the deficiencies identified above and that additional remediation steps may be necessary.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
 
Other than the changes noted above to remediate the previously reported material weakness,weaknesses, there have been no adverse changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
   
27

Version 5
PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
We may be involved in litigation from time to time in the ordinary course of business. We do not believe that the ultimate resolution of these matters will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. However, the results of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty and we cannot assure youno assurance can be given that the ultimate resolution of any legal or administrative proceedingproceedings or disputedisputes will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
 
22

Securities Litigation
 
There have been sixOn May 21, 2012, a stockholder lawsuits filedderivative action was brought against the Company's former CEO and former CFO and the Company's then directors for alleged breaches of fiduciary duty by a purported Company stockholder in federal courts in North Carolina andthe United States District Court for the Southern District of New York asserting claims relatingYork.  In this derivative action, captioned Arsenault v. Berrard, et al., 1:12-cv-4028, the plaintiff seeks to recover for the Company damages arising out of the Company's March 28, 2012 announcement regarding the Company's Board’sBoard of Director’s conclusion that the Company's previously issued interim financial statements for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2011, June 30, 2011 and September 30, 2011, and the other financial information in the Company's quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the periods then ended, should no longer be relied upon and that an internal review by the Company's Audit Committee primarily relating to possible adjustments to the Company's financial statements was ongoing.

On March 30,August 13, 2012, a purported Company stockholder commenced athe Arsenault derivative action, along with other related putative securities class action on behalf of purchasers of the Company's common stockactions in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, againstwas transferred to the Company, the former President and Chief Executive Officer ("former CEO"), and the former Vice President and Chief Financial Officer ("former CFO"). The plaintiff asserted claims alleging violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") based on alleged false and misleading disclosures in the Company's public filings. In April and May 2012, four more putative securities class actions were filed by purported Company stockholders in the U.S.United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina against the same set of defendants. The plaintiffs in these cases have asserted claims alleging violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act based on alleged false and misleading disclosures in the Company's public filings. In each of thewhere other related putative securities class actions,actions.  All action were consolidated under the plaintiffs seek damages for losses suffered by the putative class of investors who purchased the Company’s common stock.
On May 21, 2012, a stockholder derivative action was brought against the Company's former CEO and former CFO and the Company's then directors for alleged breaches of fiduciary duty by another purported Company stockholder in the Southern District of New York. In this derivative action, the plaintiff seeks to recover for the Company damages arising out of the then possible restatement of the Company's financial statements.
On May 30, 2012, the Company, its former CEO and former CFO filed a motion with the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation ("MDL Panel") to centralize all of the cases in the Western District of North Carolina by requesting that the actions filed in the Southern District of New York be transferred to the Western District of North Carolina.  In light of the motion to centralize the cases in the Western District of North Carolina, the Company, its former CEO and former CFO requested from both courts a stay of all proceedings pending the MDL Panel's ruling. On June 4, 2012, the Southern District of New York adjourned all pending dates in the cases in light of the motion to transfer filed before the MDL Panel. On June 13, 2012, the Western District of North Carolina issued a stay of proceedings pending a ruling by the MDL Panel.
On August 13, 2012, the MDL Panel granted the motion to centralize transferring the actions filed in the Southern District of New York to the Western District of North Carolina as part of MDL No. 2384, captionedcaption In re Swisher Hygiene, Inc. Securities and Derivative Litigation. In response, onLitigation, MDL No. 2384.  On August 21, 2012, the Western District of North Carolina issued an order governing the practice and procedure in the actions transferred to the Western District of North Carolina as well as the actions originally filed there.  On October 18, 2012, the Western District of North Carolina held an Initial Pretrial Conference at which it appointed lead counsel and lead plaintiffs for the securities class actions, and set a schedule for the filing of a consolidated class action complaint and defendants' time to answer or otherwise respond to the consolidated class action complaint. The Western District of North Carolina stayed the Arsenault derivative action, captioned Arsenault v. Berrard, et al., 1:12-cv-4028, pending the outcome of the securities class actions.
 
On April 24, 2013, lead plaintiffs filed their first amended consolidatedAugust 6, 2014, following a hearing, the Western District of North Carolina approved a settlement of the securities class actions, and issued an Order and Final Judgment that, among other things, dismissed the securities class actions pending in the United States with prejudice and provided for full and complete releases to defendants. The Arsenault derivative action complaint (the "Class Action Complaint") asserting similar claims as those previously alleged as well as additional allegations stemming from the Company's restated financial statements. The Class Action Complaint also named the Company's former Senior Vice President and Treasurer as an additional defendant who has since been dismissed from the case. On June 24, 2013, defendants moved to dismiss the Class Action Complaint.  Briefing on the motions to dismiss was completed on August 9, 2013.
28

Version 5
is still pending.
 
On June 11, 2013, an individual action was filed in the U.S.United States. District Court for the Southern District of Florida captioned Miller, et al. v. Swisher Hygiene, Inc., et al., No. 0:13-CV-61292-JAL, against the Company, its former CEO and former CFO, and a former Company director, bringing state and federal claims founded on the allegations that in deciding to sell their company to the Company, plaintiffs relied on defendants' statements about such things as the Company's accounting and internal controls, which, in light of the Company’s restatement of its financial statements, were false. On July 17, 2013, the Company notified the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation ("MDL PanelPanel") of this action, and requested that it be transferred and centralized in the Western District of North Carolina with the other actions pending there. On July 23, 2013, the MDL Panel issued a Conditional Transfer Order (the "Miller CTO"), conditionally transferring the case to the Western District of North Carolina. On July 29, 2013, plaintiffs notified the MDL Panel that they would seek to vacate the Miller CTO. In light of the proceedings in the MDL Panel, defendants requested that the Southern District of Florida stay all proceedings pending the MDL Panel's ruling. On August 6, 2013, the Southern District of Florida issued a stay of all proceedings pending a ruling by the MDL Panel.  On October 2, 2013, following briefing on the issue of whether the Miller CTO should be vacated, the MDL Panel issued an order transferring the action to the Western District of North Carolina.  The Company and the individual defendants filed motions to dismiss the complaint on March 20, 2014.  Briefing on the motions to dismiss was completed on May 12, 2014.  On June 2, 2014, plaintiffs filed a motion with the Western District of North Carolina seeking a suggestion for remand from that Court to the MDL Panel. Briefing on that motion was completed on June 26, 2014. Oral argument on the motions to dismiss and motion for suggestion for remand were heard on July 22, 2014.   On August 5, 2014, the Western District of North Carolina denied plaintiffs’plaintiffs' motion for suggestion for remand.  On October 22, 2014, the Company filed a notice of supplemental authority in support of its motion to dismiss the complaint in this matter.action.  On November 4, 2014, plaintiffs filed a response to the notice of supplemental authority.
 
On July 11, 2013, a purported stockholder filed a derivative action on behalf of the Company in the General Court of Justice, Superior Court Division in the State of North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, captioned Borthwick v. Berrard, et. al., No. 13-CVS-12397. The action asserts claims against the Company as a nominal defendant, its former CEO and former CFO, and certain former and current Company directors for breaches of fiduciary duties, gross mismanagement, abuse of control, waste of corporate assets, and aiding and abetting thereof in connection with the Company's restatement of its financial statements. Among other things, the action seeks damages on behalf of the Company and an order directing the Company to implement corporate governance reforms. On August 7, 2013, the Company filed a notice to remove the action from the General Court of Justice, Superior Court Division in the State of North Carolina, Mecklenburg County to the Western District of North Carolina. On August 30, 2013, the Company moved to consolidate this action with the actions previously consolidated before the Western District of North Carolina, and to stay the action. On September 25, 2013, the Western District of North Carolina granted the Company's motion to consolidate and stay the action.  On October 23, 2014, following its approval of a settlement of the securities class actions as described below, the Western District of North Carolina set a briefing schedule whereby the Company, as nominal defendant, filed a motion to dismiss the derivative action on November 4, 2014. Pursuant to the schedule, the remaining defendants do not need to file any motions to dismiss until after the Court rules on the Company’s motion. Briefing on the Company’s motion will be completed by December 19, 2014.
               
Although the Company believed it had meritorious defenses to the asserted claims in the securities class actions in the United States, the defendants and plaintiffs agreed to the terms of a settlement and on February 5, 2014 executed a settlement agreement that, following approval by the Western District of North Carolina, would resolve all claims in the securities class actions pending there (the "Settlement").  The Settlement provided that the defendants would make a set cash payment totaling $5,500,000, all from insurance proceeds, to settle all of the securities class actions, and full and complete releases would be provided to defendants.  On March 11, 2014, the Western District of North Carolina issued a preliminary order approving the Settlement, and scheduled a hearing for August 6, 2014.  That same day, the Western District of North Carolina also issued an order terminating defendants’ pending motions to dismiss the Class Action Complaint as moot in light of the Settlement.  On August 6, 2014, following a hearing, the Western District of North Carolina approved the Settlement, and issued an Order and Final Judgment that, among other things, dismissed the securities class actions with prejudice and provided for full and complete releases to defendants.  The derivative actions are still pending.
On December 17, 2013, a purported stockholder commenced a putative securities class action on behalf of purchasers of the Company’sCompany's common stock filedon the Toronto Stock Exchange or any other Canadian trading platforms in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, captioned Edwards v. Swisher Hygiene, Inc., et al., CV 13-20282 CP, against the Company, the former CEO and former CFO.  The action alleges claims under Canadian law for alleged misrepresentations of the Company’sCompany's financial position relating to its business acquisitions.  On February 13, 2014, a Fresh Statement of Claim and Fresh Notice of Action were filed, adding an additional named plaintiff.
On March 28, 2014, aanother purported stockholder commenced a putative securities class action on behalf of purchasers of the Company’sCompany's common stock filedon the Toronto Stock Exchange or any other Canadian trading platforms in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, captioned Phillips v. Swisher Hygiene, Inc., et al., CV 14-00501096-0000, against the Company, the former CEO, the former CFO and the Company's former Senior Vice President and Treasurer. The action alleges claims under Canadian law stemming from the Company’sCompany's restatement.
23

Although the Company believed it had meritorious defenses to the asserted claims in the two securities class actions pending in Canada, the defendants agreed to terms of settlement and executed a settlement agreement resolving all claims in both securities class actions pending there, which was approved by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice by Order dated February 13, 2015 (the "Canadian Settlement").  The Canadian Settlement provides that defendants will make a set cash payment totaling $0.7 million, including legal fees, all from insurance proceeds, to settle all of the Canadian securities class actions, with full and complete releases provided to the defendants.  Notice has been given of the Canadian Settlement.
 
Other Matters
 
The Company washas been contacted by the staff of the Atlanta Regional Office of the SEC and by the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of North Carolina (the "U.S. Attorney's Office") after publicly announcingthe Company's March 28, 2012 public announcement of the Audit Committee's internal review and the delays in filing ourits periodic reports. The Company has been asked to make certain individuals available and to provide certain information about these matters to the SEC and the U.S. Attorney's Office. The Company is fully cooperating with the SEC and the U.S. Attorney's Office. Any action by the SEC, the U.S. Attorney's Office or other government agency could result in criminal or civil sanctions against the Company and/or certain of its current or former officers, directors or employees.
 
29

Version 5
ITEM 1A.RISK FACTORS
RISK FACTORS
 
In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the risk factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20132014 which could materially affect our business, financial condition, or future results. Except as set forth below, thereThere have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in our 20132014 Form 10-K:10-K.
 
Our failure or inability to meet
ITEM 5.OTHER INFORMATION
On May 11, 2015, the Lender temporarily waived certain termscash management requirements and certain expanded reporting requirements that would otherwise go into effect upon the occurrence of our Credit Facility could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial conditionSpringing DACA Event until May 12, 2015. For additional information, see Note 6 – Long-term Debt and resultsObligations of operations.the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The waiver is filed as Exhibit 10.3, and incorporated herein by reference.
24

 
On August 29, 2014, we entered into a $20.0 million Credit Facility.  Borrowings under the Credit Facility are secured by a first priority lien on certain of the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ assets.  The Credit Facility contains certain customary representations and warranties, and certain customary covenants on the Company’s ability to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, create liens or other encumbrances, sell or otherwise dispose of assets, and merge or consolidate with other entities or enter into a change of control transaction. We may not be able to satisfy all of these conditions or may default on some of these covenants for various reasons, including matters which are beyond our control. Additionally, the Credit Facility contains various events of default.  If we are unable to borrow under the Credit Facility, we may be unable to meet our business obligations, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
ITEM 6.   EXHIBITS
ITEM 6.EXHIBITS
 
Exhibit Number
 Description
10.1 Loan and Security Agreement by and among Swisher Hygiene Inc., as Guarantor, the Borrowers listed thereto and Siena Lending Group LLC, as Lender, dated August 29, 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 3, 2014). (Portions of this exhibit have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to a request for confidential treatment).
Amendment No. 1 to the Employment Agreement between Swisher Hygiene Inc. and Thomas C. Byrne, dated July 14, 2014.
10.3Second Amendment to Employment Agreement by and between Swisher Hygiene Inc. and William M. Pierce, dated August 8, 2014.January 31, 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.38 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 1, 2015).
10.2 Letter Agreement, dated as of March 25, 2015, by and among Siena Lending Group LLC and the Borrowers listed thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.39 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 1, 2015).
10.3Waiver Letter, dated May 11, 2015, by Siena Lending Group LLC.
31.1 Section 302 Certification of Chief Executive Officer.
 Section 302 Certification of Chief Financial Officer.
 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
101.INS XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.
101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase.
________________________
*Furnished herewith.
†Management contacts or compensatory plans, contracts or arrangements.
 
3025

 
Version 5
 
SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements 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.
 
 SWISHER HYGIENE INC.
 (Registrant)
   
Dated: November 10, 2014May 11, 2015By:/s/William M. Pierce
  
William M. Pierce
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
   
Dated: November 10, 2014May 11, 2015By:/s/William T. Nanovsky
  
William T. Nanovsky
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
   
Dated: November 10, 2014May 11, 2015By:/s/Linda C. Wilson-Ingram
  
Linda C. Wilson-Ingram
Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
 

 
3126

 
Version 5
 
EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit Number
 Description
10.1 
Amendment No. 1 to the Employment Agreement between Swisher Hygiene Inc. and Thomas C. Byrne, dated July 14, 2014.
10.3Second Amendment to Employment Agreement by and between Swisher Hygiene Inc. and William M. Pierce, dated August 8, 2014.January 31, 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.38 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 1, 2015).
10.2 Letter Agreement, dated as of March 25, 2015, by and among Siena Lending Group LLC and the Borrowers listed thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.39 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 1, 2015).
10.3Waiver Letter, dated May 11, 2015, by Siena Lending Group LLC.
31.1 Section 302 Certification of Chief Executive Officer.
 Section 302 Certification of Chief Financial Officer.
 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
101.INS XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.
101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase.
________________________
 
*Furnished herewith.
†Management contacts or compensatory plans, contracts or arrangements.
 
3227