UNITED STATES 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)  

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
  
 For the quarterly period ended DecemberMarch 31, 20182019

OR

 

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:1-10986

 

(MISONIX LOGO) 

 

MISONIX, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

New York 

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or

organization)

11-2148932 

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

  

1938 New Highway 

Farmingdale, New York 

(Address of principal executive offices) 

11735 

(Zip code)

 

 

(631) 694-9555 

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (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 ☐ No

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). ☑ Yes ☐ No

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer ☐Accelerated filer ☑Non-accelerated filer ☐Smaller reporting company ☑
Emerging growth company ☐  

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). ☐ Yes ☑ No

 

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.01 par valueMSONNasdaq Global Market

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of the issuer’s common stock as of the latest practicable date: As of January 24,April 25, 2019, there were 9,587,3039,641,103 shares of the registrant’s common stock, $0.01 par value, outstanding.


MISONIX, INC.

 

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
   
Item 1. Financial Statements 3
   
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 (Unaudited) and June 30, 2018 3
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and SixNine Months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 and 20172018 (Unaudited) 4
   
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity for the SixThree and Nine Months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2019 and 2018 (Unaudited) 5
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the SixNine Months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 and 20172018 (Unaudited) 6
   
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) 7
   
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 2119
   
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 2624
   
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 2724
   
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
   
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 2825
   
Item 1A. Risk Factors 2925
   
Item 6. Exhibits 3025
   
Signatures 3126


PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

Misonix, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

  March 31,  June 30, 
  2019  2018 
  (Unaudited)     
Assets        
Current assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents $9,012,220  $10,979,455 
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $160,000 and $200,000, respectively  5,333,839   5,245,549 
Inventories, net  6,332,586   5,019,886 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  864,452   611,647 
Total current assets  21,543,097   21,856,537 
         
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated amortization and depreciation of $10,097,703 and $9,023,235, respectively  4,394,548   4,188,378 
Patents, net of accumulated amortization of $1,169,131 and $1,063,393, respectively  779,621   757,447 
Goodwill  1,701,094   1,701,094 
Contract assets  960,000    
Intangible and other assets  433,842   517,295 
Total assets $29,812,202  $29,020,751 
         
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity        
Current liabilities:        
Accounts payable $3,521,657  $1,794,098 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities  2,325,023   2,411,172 
Deferred income  3,995   13,303 
Total current liabilities  5,850,675   4,218,573 
         
Non current liabilities  401,000   401,000 
Total liabilities  6,251,675   4,619,573 
         
Commitments and contingencies        
         
Shareholders’ equity:        
Common stock, $.01 par value-shares authorized 40,000,000; 9,641,103 and 9,430,466 shares issued and outstanding in each period  96,411   94,305 
Additional paid-in capital  43,011,214   39,772,973 
Accumulated deficit  (19,547,098)  (15,466,100)
Total shareholders’ equity  23,560,527   24,401,178 
         
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $29,812,202  $29,020,751 

See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


Misonix, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

       
  December 31,  June 30, 
  2018  2018 
  (Unaudited)     
Assets        
Current assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents $10,173,286  $10,979,455 
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $250,000 and $200,000, respectively  5,709,298   5,245,549 
Inventories, net  5,711,528   5,019,886 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  601,752   611,647 
Total current assets  22,195,864   21,856,537 
         
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated amortization and depreciation of $9,720,862 and $9,023,235, respectively  4,473,859   4,188,378 
Patents, net of accumulated amortization of $1,132,901 and $1,063,393, respectively  763,044   757,447 
Goodwill  1,701,094   1,701,094 
Contract assets  960,000    
Intangible and other assets  451,315   517,295 
Total assets $30,545,176  $29,020,751 
         
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity        
Current liabilities:        
Accounts payable $3,592,287  $1,794,098 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities  2,264,112   2,411,172 
Deferred income $5,993   13,303 
Total current liabilities  5,862,392   4,218,573 
         
Non current liabilities  401,000   401,000 
Total liabilities $6,263,392  $4,619,573 
         
Commitments and contingencies        
         
Shareholders' equity:        
Common stock, $.01 par value-shares authorized 40,000,000; 9,584,178 and 9,430,466 shares issued and outstanding in each period  95,842   94,305 
Additional paid-in capital  42,143,359   39,772,973 
Accumulated deficit  (17,957,417)  (15,466,100)
Total shareholders' equity  24,281,784   24,401,178 
         
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $30,545,176  $29,020,751 
  For the three months ended  For the nine months ended 
  March 31,  March 31, 
  2019  2018  2019  2018 
             
Revenues                
Product $9,556,590  $8,429,132  $29,094,208  $24,033,700 
License     4,010,000      4,010,000 
Total revenue  9,556,590   12,439,132   29,094,208   28,043,700 
                 
Cost of goods sold  2,801,571   2,631,893   8,600,194   7,275,073 
Gross profit  6,755,019   9,807,239   20,494,014   20,768,627 
Operating expenses:                
Selling expenses  4,414,710   4,447,421   13,950,357   11,937,649 
General and administrative expenses  2,512,510   1,925,086   8,043,078   6,879,077 
Research and development expenses  1,426,483   1,199,895   3,570,468   3,058,374 
Total operating expenses  8,353,703   7,572,402   25,563,903   21,875,100 
(Loss) income from operations  (1,598,684)  2,234,837   (5,069,889)  (1,106,473)
                 
Other income (expense):                
Interest income  22,653   9,074   59,708   9,131 
Royalty income     916      525,438 
Other  (13,650)  (5,712)  (30,817)  (15,474)
Total other income  9,003   4,278   28,891   519,095 
                 
(Loss) income from operations before income taxes  (1,589,681)  2,239,115   (5,040,998)  (587,378)
                 
Income tax expense           5,243,422 
Net (loss) income $(1,589,681) $2,239,115  $(5,040,998) $(5,830,800)
                 
Net (loss) income per share:                
Basic $(0.17) $0.24  $(0.55) $(0.65)
Diluted $(0.17) $0.23  $(0.55) $(0.65)

See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


 

Misonix, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated StatementsStatement of Operations
Shareholders’ Equity

(Unaudited)

 

  For the three months ended  For the six months ended 
  December 31,  December 31, 
  2018  2017  2018  2017 
             
Revenues                
Product $10,176,453  $8,323,845  $19,537,617  $15,604,568 
Total revenue  10,176,453   8,323,845   19,537,617   15,604,568 
                 
Cost of goods sold  3,048,079   2,465,826   5,798,622   4,643,181 
Gross profit  7,128,374   5,858,019   13,738,995   10,961,387 
                 
Operating expenses:                
Selling expenses  4,800,643   3,919,515   9,535,648   7,490,228 
General and administrative expenses  2,347,184   2,380,860   5,530,568   4,953,991 
Research and development expenses  839,219   957,204   2,143,984   1,858,478 
Total operating expenses  7,987,046   7,257,579   17,210,200   14,302,697 
Loss from operations  (858,672)  (1,399,560)  (3,471,205)  (3,341,310)
                 
Other income (expense):                
Interest income  17,242   45   37,056   58 
Royalty income  1,105   71,550   1,105   524,521 
Other  (8)  (4,387)  (18,273)  (8,845)
Total other income  18,339   67,208   19,888   515,734 
                 
Loss from operations before income taxes  (840,333)  (1,332,352)  (3,451,317)  (2,825,576)
                 
Income tax expense     5,524,422      5,243,422 
Net loss $(840,333) $(6,856,774) $(3,451,317) $(8,068,998)
                 
Net loss per share:                
Basic $(0.09) $(0.76) $(0.37) $(0.90)
Diluted $(0.09) $(0.76) $(0.37) $(0.90)
                 
Weighted average shares - Basic  9,322,237   8,977,984   9,210,031   8,968,195 
Weighted average shares - Diluted  9,322,237   8,977,984   9,210,031   8,968,195 
  Common Stock,          
  $.01 Par Value  Additional     Total 
  Number     paid-in  Accumulated  shareholders’ 
Fiscal Year 2019 of shares  Amount  capital  deficit  equity 
Balance, June 30, 2018  9,430,466  $94,305  $39,772,973  $(15,466,100) $24,401,178 
Cumulative effect of the adoption of ASC 606 - revenue recognition              960,000   960,000 
Net loss           (2,610,986)  (2,610,986)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options  51,660   517   415,230      415,747 
Stock-based compensation        1,004,498      1,004,498 
Balance, September 30, 2018  9,482,126   94,822   41,192,701   (17,117,086)  24,170,437 
Net loss           (840,331)  (840,331)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options  102,052   1,020   450,570      451,590 
Stock-based compensation        500,088      500,088 
Balance, December 31, 2018  9,584,178   95,842   42,143,359   (17,957,417)  24,281,784 
Net loss           (1,589,681)  (1,589,681)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options  56,925   569   483,267      483,836 
Stock-based compensation        384,588      384,588 
Balance, March 31, 2019  9,641,103  $96,411  $43,011,214  $(19,547,098) $23,560,527 

  Common Stock,          
  $.01 Par Value  Additional     Total 
  Number     paid-in  Accumulated  shareholders’ 
Fiscal Year 2018 of shares  Amount  capital  deficit  equity 
Balance, June 30, 2017  9,357,166  $93,572  $36,808,810  $(8,762,540) $28,139,842 
Implementation of new accounting standard              908,875   908,875 
Net loss           (1,212,224)  (1,212,224)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options  8,500   85   56,117      56,202 
Stock-based compensation        625,293      625,293 
Balance, September 30, 2017  9,365,666   93,657   37,490,220   (9,065,889)  28,517,988 
Net loss           (6,856,774)  (6,856,774)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options  35,000   350   168,000      168,350 
Stock-based compensation        844,601      844,601 
Balance, December 31, 2017  9,400,666   94,007   38,502,821   (15,922,663)  22,674,165 
Net loss           2,238,198   2,238,198 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options  1,800   18   3,653      3,671 
Stock-based compensation        611,127      611,127 
Balance, March 31, 2018  9,402,466  $94,025  $39,117,601  $(13,684,465) $25,527,161 

See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


Misonix, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated StatementStatements of Shareholders’ EquityCash Flows

(Unaudited)

 

 Common Stock,        For the nine months ended 
 $.01 Par Value Additional   Total  March 31, 
Operating activities 2019 2018 
Net loss $(5,040,998) $(5,830,800)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization  1,180,206   1,046,511 
Disposals of property, plant and equipment     138,972 
Bad debt expense  69,613    
Deferred income tax expense     5,243,422 
Stock-based compensation  1,889,175   2,081,021 
Deferred lease liability  (9,308)  (7,015)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Accounts receivable  (157,903)  654,610 
Inventories  (2,004,812)  (1,194,747)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  (252,805)  (92,987)
Deferred income     5,514 
Intangible and other assets  83,453    
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities  1,641,410   (1,041,513)
Net cash (used in) / provided by operating activities  (2,601,969)  1,002,988 
 Number   paid-in Accumulated shareholders’         
Investing activities        
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment  (588,526)  (358,013)
Additional patents  (127,912)  (120,638)
Net cash used in investing activities  (716,438)  (478,651)
 of shares Amount capital deficit equity         
Balance, June 30, 2018  9,430,466  $94,305  $39,772,973  $(15,466,100) $24,401,178 
Cumulative effect of the adoption of ASC 606 - revenue recognition    $  $  $960,000   960,000 
Net loss           (3,451,317)  (3,451,317)
Financing activities        
Proceeds from exercise of stock options  153,712   1,537   865,800      867,337   1,351,172   228,223 
Stock-based compensation        1,504,586      1,504,586 
Balance, December 31, 2018  9,584,178  $95,842  $42,143,359  $(17,957,417) $24,281,784 
Net cash provided by financing activities  1,351,172   228,223 
        
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents  (1,967,235)  752,560 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  10,979,455   11,557,071 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $9,012,220  $12,309,631 
        
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:        
Cash paid for:        
Income taxes $71,787  $895 
Transfer of inventory to property, plant and equipmment for consignment of product $692,112  $1,022,680 
        
Adoption of new accounting standard on deferred taxes $  $908,875 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


Misonix, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)

  For the six months ended 
  December 31, 
Operating activities 2018  2017 
Net loss $(3,451,317) $(8,068,998)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization  767,135   677,292 
Disposals of property, plant and equipment     128,746 
Bad debt expense  50,000    
Deferred income tax     5,243,422 
Stock-based compensation  1,504,586   1,469,894 
Deferred lease liability  (7,310)  (4,677)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Accounts receivable  (513,749)  807,010 
Inventories  (1,189,559)  (839,361)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  9,895   610,890 
Deferred income     2,152,906 
Intangible, contract and other assets  65,980    
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities  1,651,129   (1,680,241)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  (1,113,210)  496,883 
         
Investing activities        
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment  (485,191)  (117,897)
Additional patents  (75,105)  (58,179)
Net cash used in investing activities  (560,296)  (176,076)
         
Financing activities        
Proceeds from exercise of stock options  867,337   224,552 
Net cash provided by financing activities  867,337   224,552 
         
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  (806,169)  545,359 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  10,979,455   11,557,071 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $10,173,286  $12,102,430 
         
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:        
Cash paid for:        
Income taxes $13,273  $895 
Transfer of inventory to property, plant and equipmment for consignment of product $497,917  $782,920 
         
Adoption of new accounting standard on deferred taxes $  $908,875 

See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


Misonix, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three and SixNine Months Ended DecemberMarch 31, 2019 and 2018 and 2017 (unaudited)

 

1. Basis of Presentation, Organization and Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Basis of Presentation

 

These condensed consolidated financial statements of Misonix, Inc. (“Misonix” or the “Company”) include the accounts of Misonix and its 100% owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, these financial statements do not include all the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. As such, they should be read with reference to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018, which provides a more complete explanation of the Company’s accounting policies, financial position, operating results, business properties and other matters. In the opinion of management, these financial statements reflect all adjustments considered necessary for a fair statement of interim results.

 

Organization and Business

 

Misonix designs, manufactures and markets minimally invasive therapeutic ultrasonic medical devices. These products are used for precise bone sculpting, removal of soft and hard tumors, and tissue debridement, primarily in the areas of neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, wound care and maxillo-facial surgery. In the United States, our products are marketed primarily through a hybrid sales approach. This includes direct sales representatives, managed by regional sales managers, along with independent distributors. Outside the United States, we sell BoneScalpel and SonaStar to specialty distributors who purchase products from us to resell to their clinical customer bases. We sell to all major markets in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa. The Company operates as one business segment.

 

Pending Merger with Solsys Medical, LLC

On May 2, 2019, the Company announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Solsys Medical, LLC (“Solsys”), a privately held regenerative medical company, to acquire Solsys in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $97 million. The planned acquisition of Solsys is expected to substantially broaden Misonix’s addressable market through wound care solutions that are complementary to its existing products. The transaction has been approved by both the Company’s Board of Directors and the Solsys Board of Managers. After the completion of the transaction, it is expected that Misonix shareholders immediately prior to the closing will own 64% of the combined entity, and Solsys unitholders will own 36%. The completion of the acquisition and the issuance of shares in connection with the proposed transaction is subject to the approval by Misonix shareholders and the completion of the transaction is subject to approval by 55% of Solsys’ Series E unitholders and a majority of its Common unitholders, Series A unitholders, Series B unitholders, Series C unitholders and Series D unitholders, voting as a single class, as well as the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions. The Company will convene a special shareholder meeting to vote on the transaction. The Company anticipates that the transaction will close in the third quarter of calendar year 2019. Professional fees incurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2019 with respect to this matter were $98,000.

High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Technology

 

The Company sold its rights to the high intensity focused ultrasound technology to SonaCare Medical, LLC (“SonaCare”) in May 2010. The Company may receive up to approximately $5.8 million in payment for the sale. SonaCare is obligated to pay the Company 7% of the gross revenues received from its sales of the (i) prostate product in Europe and (ii) kidney and liver products worldwide, until the Company has received payments of $3 million, and thereafter 5% of the gross revenues, up to an aggregate payment of $5.8 million, all subject to a minimum annual royalty of $250,000. No payments were received for the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 and 2017.2018. Cumulative royalties paid to the Company through DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 were $2,542,579.

 

Major Customers and Concentration of Credit Risk

 

Included in revenues are sales to the CompanyCompany’s distributor of Bone Scalpel in China of approximately $2,976,000$4 million and $0, for the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively. Accounts receivable from this customer were $300,000$1 million and $0 at DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 and June 30, 2018, respectively.

 

Total royalties from Medtronic Minimally Invasive Therapies (“MMIT”) related to theirits sales of the Company’s ultrasonic cutting and sculpting products, which use high frequency sound waves to coagulate and divide tissue for both open and laparoscopic surgery, were $0 and $524,000 for both the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively. Accounts receivable from MMIT royalties were $0 at DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 and June 30, 2018. The license agreement with MMIT expired in August 2017.2018.


At DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 and June 30, 2018, the Company’s accounts receivable with customers outside the United Sates were approximately $1,715,000$2,500,000 and $1,630,000, respectively, $72,000$152,000 of which is over 90 days at DecemberMarch 31, 2018.2019.

 

Earnings Per Share

 

Earnings per share (“EPS”) is calculated using the two class method, which allocates earnings among common stock and participating securities to calculate EPS when an entity’s capital structure includes either two or more classes of common stock or common stock and participating securities. Unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities. As such, unvested shares of restricted stock of the Company are considered participating securities. The dilutive effect of options and their equivalents (including non-vested stock issued under stock based compensation plans), is computed using the “treasury” method.

 

Basic income per common share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted income per common share includes the dilutive effect of potential common shares outstanding. The following table sets forth the reconciliation of weighted average shares outstanding and diluted weighted average shares outstanding:

 

 For the three months ended For the six months ended  For the three months ended For the nine months ended 
 December 31, December 31,  March 31, March 31, 
 2018 2017 2018 2017  2019 2018 2019 2018 
                  
Basic weighted average shares outstanding  9,322,237   8,977,984   9,210,031   8,968,195   9,390,665   9,028,506   9,245,879   8,999,938 
Dilutive effect of resticted stock awards
(participating securities)
            
Dilutive effect of resticted stock awards                
(participating securities)     373,200       
                                
Denominator for basic earnings per share  9,322,237   8,977,984   9,210,031   8,968,195   9,390,665   9,401,706   9,245,879   8,999,938 
                                
Dilutive effect of stock options                 174,238       
                                
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding  9,322,237   8,977,984   9,210,031   8,968,195   9,390,665   9,575,944   9,245,879   8,999,938 

 

Diluted EPS for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 and 2017the nine months ended March 31, 2018 as presented is the same as basic EPS as the inclusion of the effect of common share equivalents then outstanding would be anti-dilutive. Accordingly, excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS are the dilutive effect of options to purchase 530,978484,966 and 375,0000 shares of common stock for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively, and the dilutive effect of options to purchase 544,143491,212 and 1,366,736482,093 shares of common stock for the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively. Also excluded from the calculation of earnings per share for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 and 20172018 are the unvested restricted stock awards which were issued in December 2016.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued ASC Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which was subsequently updated.updated (“ASU 2014-09”). The purpose of the updated standard is to provide enhancements to the quality and consistency of revenue recognition between companies using U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. The new five-step recognition model introduces the core principle of recognizing revenue in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for the promised goods or services, which includes additional footnote disclosures to describe the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue, certain costs and cash flow arising from customers.


 

As amended, ASU 2014-09 requires the Company to use either of the following transition methods: (i) a full retrospective approach reflecting the application of the standard in each prior reporting period with the option to elect certain practical expedients; or (ii) a modified retrospective approach with the cumulative effect of initially adopting ASU 2014-09 recognized at the date of adoption. This standard became effective for the Company on July 1, 2018 and the Company adopted the new pronouncement under the modified retrospective approach.

 

In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance on lease accounting requiring lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for long-term leases.leases, Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-02 – Leases (Topic 842). The liability will be equal to the present value of lease payments. This guidance must be applied using a modified retrospective transition approach to all annual and interim periods presented and is effective for the Company beginning in fiscal 2020. The Company is currently in the early stages of evaluating this guidance to determine the impact it will have on its consolidated financial statements.


In August 2016, the FASB issued guidance on the Statement of Cash Flows Classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments (a consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force) ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230) (“ASU 2016-150”). This guidance addresses the following eight specific cash flow issues: Debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs; settlement of zero-coupon debt instruments or other debt instruments with coupon interest rates that are insignificant in relation to the effective interest rate of the borrowing; contingent consideration payments made after a business combination; proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims; proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned life insurance policies (including bank-owned life insurance policies); distributions received from equity method investees; beneficial interests in securitization transactions; and separately identifiable cash flows and application of the predominance principle. This guidance became effective for the Company beginning in fiscal 2019. As this guidance only affects the classification within the statement of cash flows, ASU 2016-15 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In January 2017,2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-01,2018-01,Business Combinations: Clarifying the Definition of a Business (“ASU 2017-01”2018-01”). ASU 2017-012018-01 clarifies the definition of a business for determining whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. ASU 2017-012018-01 is effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017,2018, and early adoption is permitted. The Company’s adoption of ASU 2017-012018-01 did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

There are no other recently issued accounting pronouncements that are expected to have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates and assumptions are used for but not limited to establishing the allowance for doubtful accounts, valuation of inventory, depreciation, asset impairment evaluations and establishing deferred tax assets and related valuation allowances, and stock-based compensation. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

2. Revenue Recognition

 

On July 1, 2018 the Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers, as amended” (“ASC Topic 606”), using the modified retrospective method applied to those contracts which were not completed as of the adoption date. The reported results for the quarternine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 reflect the application of Topic 606 guidance while the reported results for fiscal year 2018 were prepared under the guidance of ASC Topic 605, “Revenue Recognition”. The adoption of ASC Topic 606 resulted in a cumulative prior period adjustment in the amount of $960,000 related to the Company’s License and Exclusive Manufacturing Agreement described below, but the remainder of the adoption did not have a material impact on the timing or amount of revenue recognized.


 

The impacts of adopting ASC Topic 606 on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets as of July 1, 2018 were as follows:

 

        As 
        Adjusted 
  As  ASC 606  Under 
  Reported  Adjustments  ASC 606 
          
Contract assets $  $960,000  $960,000 
             
Total Shareholders’ equity $24,401,178  $960,000  $25,361,178 

 

The Company has made the following accounting policy elections and elected to use certain practical expedients, as permitted by the FASB, in applying ASC Topic 606: 1) the Company accounts for amounts collected from customers for sales and other taxes net of related amounts remitted to tax authorities; 2) the Company expenses costs to obtain a contract as they are incurred if the expected period of benefit, and therefore the amortization period, is one year or less; 3) the Company accounts for shipping and handling activities that occur after control transfers to the customer as a fulfillment cost rather than an additional promised service and these fulfillment costs fall within selling, general and administrative expenses; 4) the Company does not assess whether promised goods or services are performance obligations if they are immaterial in the context of the contract with the customer; 5) the Company will utilize the right-to-invoice practical expedient with regard to the recognition of revenue upon the purchase of consumable goods in connection with a product placement/consignment arrangement.


The Company determines revenue recognition through the following steps:

 

 Identification of the contract, or contracts, with a customer
 Identification of the performance obligations in the contract
 Determination of the transaction price
 Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract
 Recognition of revenue when, or as, a performance obligation is satisfied

Contracts and Performance Obligations

 

The Company accounts for a contract with a customer when there is an approval and commitment from both parties, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance and collectability of the consideration is probable. The Company’s performance obligations consist mainly of transferring control of products and related services identified in the contracts, purchase orders or invoices. For each contract, the Company considers the obligation to transfer products or bundled products and services to the customer, of which each is distinct in the context of the contract, to be performance obligations. The Company historically has not made provisions for returns and allowances as they have not been material to the operations of the Company.

 

Transaction Price and Allocation to Performance Obligations

 

Transaction prices of products are typically based upon contracted rates as specified on the purchase order for the purchase of consumables which representsconsumables. The Company’s contracted rates represent the standalone selling price asof a consumable which is generally determined through the sale of products and and/or bundled products or services separately in similar circumstances to similar customers. The Company determines the effects of variable consideration, inclusive of any constraints, in determining the transaction price with regard to theirits contracts with customers.

 

Recognition of Revenue

 

The Company satisfies performance obligations either over time, or at a point in time, upon which control transfers to the customer.


 

Revenue derived from the shipping and billing of product is recorded upon shipment, when transfer of control occurs for products shipped freight on board (“F.O.B.”) shipping point. Products shipped F.O.B. destination point are recorded as revenue when received at the point of destination when the transfer of control is completed. Shipments under agreements with distributors are not subject to return, and payment for these shipments is not contingent on sales by the distributor. Accordingly, the Company recognizes revenue on shipments to distributors in the same manner as with other customers under the ship and bill process.

 

Revenue derived from the rental of equipment is recorded on a monthly basis over the term of the lease. Shipments of consumable products to these rental customers is recorded as orders are received and shipments are made F.O.B. destination or F.O.B. shipping point.

 

Revenue derived from consignment agreements is earned as consumables product orders are fulfilled. Therefore, revenue is recognized as shipments are made F.O B shipping point or F.O.B destination.

 

Revenue derived from service and maintenance contracts is recognized evenly over the life of the service agreement as the services are performed.

 

Contract Specific Performance Obligations and Significant Judgements

 

Product Placement/Consignment Agreements

 

The Company’s product placement/consignment agreements includeprovide for the placement of a generator at the customer’s place of business and set pricing related to the purchase of consumables for use in conjunction with the generator. These agreements have no stateddo not require any minimum consumable purchase quantities norand do not have a stated term. The Company considers the transaction price in these arrangements to be fully constrained variable consideration because it is dependent on future sales of consumables to the customer. The Company has determined that the pattern of purchase of consumables by a customer is consistent with the benefit received by the customer for the use of the generator and therefore the Company has a right to consideration based upon the pattern of consumable purchases placed through purchase orders by the customer. The Company’s invoices to these customers have short-term payment terms and are aligned with the transfer of goods and services to the customer and the Company recognizes revenue based upon theirits right to invoice customers.


License and Manufacturing Agreement

 

On October 19, 2017,2018, the Company entered into a License and Exclusive Manufacturing Agreement (the “Agreement”“L&M Agreement”) with Hunan Xing Hang Rui Kang Bio-technologies Co., Ltd, a Chinese corporation (the “Licensee”) under which Misonix has licensed certain manufacturing and distribution rights to its SonaStar product line in China, Hong Kong and Macau in exchange for payments consistingMacau. The Licensee was obligated to make an initial payment of initial payments totaling $5,000,000 for the transfer of functional intellectual property and initial stocking orders of product, andproduct. In addition, the Licensee is required to make minimum royalty payments of $2,000,000 per calendar year for three years beginning in 2019, based upon the manufacture of products by the Licensee. The Company collected $5,000,000 of initial revenue was collected and recorded for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 under ASC 605. Upon the adoption of ASC Topic 606, the Company evaluated this contract under the provisions of the new revenue standard. The Company determined that the satisfied performance obligations and allocation of the transaction price related to the $5,000,000 received prior to adoption was consistent with the provisions of ASC Topic 606 and also recorded a transitional adjustment to accumulated deficit in the amount of $960,000 as follows:

 

Minimum royalty revenue provided by the contract $6,000,000  $6,000,000 
       
Implicit price concession  (5,040,000)  (5,040,000)
       
Adoption adjustment to accumulated deficit under ASC 606 $960,000 
Adoption adjustment to accumulated deficit under ASC Topic 606 $960,000 

Although the contract includes minimum royalties, the Company concluded that a significant portion of those guaranteed minimums are actually variable consideration subject to the constraint because the Company has provided an implicit price concession. Specifically, the fact that production of the product in China is not assured and the Licensee must develop a manufacturing process, coupled with the fact that new technology related to thisthe product is expected to be available for sale domestically, may result in the Licensee not earning sufficient revenue in order to pay the minimum royalties. Therefore, the Company has determined variable consideration through utilization of the most likely method based upon forecasts and projections of shipment of products.

 

The Company will monitor facts and circumstances over time and adjust management’s most likely estimate of variable consideration on a quarterly basis.

 

Disaggregation of Revenue

 

The Company generates revenue from the sale and leasing of medical equipment and from the sale of consumable products used with suchmedical equipment in surgical procedures as well as through product licensing arrangements. In the United States, the Company’s products are marketed primarily through a hybrid sales approach which includes direct sales representatives, managed by regional sales managers, along with independent distributors. Outside the United States, the Company sells BoneScalpel and SonaStar to specialty distributors who purchase products to resell to their clinical customer bases. The Company sells to all major markets in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Africa. Revenue is disaggregated from contracts between products under ship and bill arrangements and licensing agreements, and by geography, which the Company believes best depicts how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenues and cash flows are affected by economic factors. The Company also provides an immaterial amount of service revenue which is recognized over time, but not stated separately because the amounts are immaterial.


The following table disaggregates the Company’s product revenue by classification and geographic location:

 

   For the three months ended
December 31,
  For the six months ended
December 31,
 
   2018  2017  2018  2017 
Total             
Consumables  $7,570,395  $6,162,064  $13,915,047  $11,505,826 
Equipment   2,606,058   2,161,781   5,622,570   4,098,742 
Total  $10,176,453  $8,323,845  $19,537,617  $15,604,568 
                  
Domestic:                 
Consumables  $5,477,995  $4,623,545  $10,308,167  $8,722,636 
Equipment   600,559   776,878   1,179,711   1,329,930 
Total  $6,078,554  $5,400,423  $11,487,878  $10,052,566 
                  
International:                 
Consumables  $2,092,400  $1,538,519  $3,606,880  $2,783,190 
Equipment   2,005,499   1,384,903   4,442,859   2,768,812 
Total  $4,097,899  $2,923,422  $8,049,739  $5,552,002 

  For the three months ended  For the nine months ended 
  March 31, March 31,
  2019  2018  2019  2018 
Total            
Consumables $6,870,398  $5,898,937  $20,785,446  $17,404,539 
Equipment  2,686,192   2,530,195   8,308,762   6,629,161 
Total Product  9,556,590   8,429,132   29,094,208   24,033,700 
License     4,010,000      4,010,000 
Total $9,556,590  $12,439,132  $29,094,208  $28,043,700 
                 
Domestic:                
Consumables $4,862,308  $4,340,759  $15,170,476  $13,063,171 
Equipment  547,470   590,269   1,727,181   1,920,424 
Total $5,409,778  $4,931,028  $16,897,657  $14,983,595 
                 
International:                
Consumables $2,008,090  $1,558,178  $5,614,970  $4,341,368 
Equipment  2,138,722   1,939,926   6,581,581   4,708,737 
Total $4,146,812  $3,498,104  $12,196,551  $9,050,105 
                 
License $  $4,010,000  $  $4,010,000 

There was no license revenue for the periods presented.

 

Contract Assets

 

The timing of revenue recognition, customer invoicing, and collections produces accounts receivable and contract assets on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. Contract liabilities are not material to the operations of the Company as of DecemberMarch 31, 2018.2019. The Company invoices in accordance with contract payment terms. Customer invoicesInvoices to customers represent an unconditional right of the Company to receive consideration. When revenue is recognized in advance of customer invoicing a contract asset is recorded. Unpaid customer invoices are reflected as accounts receivable.


 

The Company has established a contract asset represents an asset in conjunction with the Company’s License and ManufacturingL&M Agreement related tobased upon its assessment of the most likely variable consideration associated withto be received by the Company as a result of the royalty provisions in the contract. The asset is recorded as a long-term asset as the Company believes that payment will be made on this asset in a duration to exceedexceeding one year. Contract assets as of DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 and June 30, 2018 were $960,000 and $0, respectively.

 

Selling Costs

 

Incremental direct costs of obtaining a sales contract primarily include sales commissions paid to sales personnel and outside sales representatives in connection with sales of products under ship and bill scenarios or through product placement scenarios. The expected period of benefit of these costs is one year or less and therefore the Company has elected the practical expedient to expense such costs in the period in which they are incurred. Typically, these costs in fulfilling a contract represent shipping and handling costs and the Company accounts for these costs as fulfillment costs and they are expensed as incurred. Costs in fulfilling a contract are only capitalized as an asset if they relate directly to an existing contract or specific anticipated contract, they generate or enhance resources of the entity that will be used to satisfy performance obligations in the future, and they are expected to be recovered. The Company has not identified any such costs.

 

3. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The Company follows a three-level fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to measure fair value. This hierarchy requires entities to maximize the use of “observable inputs” and minimize the use of “unobservable inputs.” The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows:

 

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets as of the measurement date.

 

Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

 

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.


At DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 and June 30, 2018, all of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable and trade accounts payable were short term in nature, and their carrying amounts approximate fair value.

 

4. Inventories

 

Inventories are summarized as follows:

 

 December 31, June 30,  March 31, June 30, 
 2018 2018  2019 2018 
Raw material $3,416,547  $3,540,205  $3,698,319  $3,540,205 
Work-in-process  324,932   180,442   323,650   180,442 
Finished goods  2,414,307   1,743,497   2,754,875   1,743,497 
  6,155,786   5,464,144   6,776,844   5,464,144 
Less valuation reserve  (444,258)  (444,258)  (444,258)  (444,258)
 $5,711,528  $5,019,886  $6,332,586  $5,019,886 


 

5. Property, Plant and Equipment

 

Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment was $698,000$1,074,000 and $615,000$953,000 for the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively. Inventory items included in property, plant and equipment are depreciated using the straight line method over estimated useful lives of 3 to 5 years. Depreciation of generators which are consigned to customers is expensed over a 5-year period, and depreciation is charged to selling expenses.

 

6. Goodwill

 

The excess of the cost over the fair value of net assets of acquired businesses is recorded as goodwill. Goodwill is not subject to amortization, but is reviewed for impairment at the reporting unit level annually, or more frequently if impairment indicators arise. The Company’s assessment of the recoverability of goodwill is based upon a comparison of the carrying value of goodwill with its estimated fair value and the value of the Company at the measurement date.

 

Application of these impairment tests requires significant judgments, including estimation of cash flows, which is dependent on internal forecasts, estimation of the long term rate of growth for ourthe Company’s business, the useful lives over which cash flows will occur and determination of ourthe Company’s weighted average cost of capital. The Company’s market capitalization exceeds the value of the goodwill. The Company concluded that there was no impairment to goodwill at June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2017. There were no triggering events identified during the quarter ended DecemberMarch 31, 2018.2019.

 

7. Patents

 

The costs of acquiring or processing patents are capitalized at cost. These amounts are being amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the underlying assets, which is approximately 17 years. Patents, net of accumulated amortization, totaled $763,044$779,621 and $757,447 at DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 and June 30, 2018, respectively. Amortization expense for the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2019 and 2018 was $106,000 and 2017 was $70,000 and $61,000,$94,000, respectively. The following is a schedule of estimated future patent amortization expenses by fiscal year as of DecemberMarch 31, 2018:2019:

 

2019 $67,325   $34,998 
2020  109,566    117,217 
2021  102,374    110,025 
2022  68,695    72,364 
2023  67,625    71,273 
Thereafter  347,459    373,744 
 $763,044   $779,621 

 


8. Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities

 

The following summarizes accrued expenses and other current liabilities:

 

 December 31, June 30,  March 31, June 30, 
 2018 2018  2019 2018 
          
Accrued payroll, payroll taxes and vacation $576,674  $351,435  $443,623  $351,435 
Accrued bonus  309,995   552,988   450,144   552,988 
Accrued commissions  678,002   742,807   698,534   742,807 
Professional fees  166,385   102,065   167,240   102,065 
Vendor, tax and other accruals  533,056   661,877   565,482   661,877 
                
 $2,264,112  $2,411,172  $2,325,023  $2,411,172 

 

9. Stock-Based Compensation Plans

 

Stock Option Awards

 

For the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, the compensation cost relating to stock option awards that has been charged against income for the Company’s stock option plans was $500,087$896,730 and $844,601, and $1,504,586 and $1,016,026,$1,405,152, respectively. As of DecemberMarch 31, 2018,2019, there was $2,928,738$2,965,772 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.72.9 years.

 

Stock options typically expire 10 years from the date of grant and vest over service periods, which typically are 4 years. All options are granted at fair market value, as defined in the applicable plans.

 

The fair value of each option award was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model that uses the assumptions noted in the following table. The expected volatility represents the historical price changes of the Company’s stock over a period equal to that of the expected term of the option. The Company uses the simplified method for determining the option term. The risk-free rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The expected dividend yield is based upon historical and projected dividends. The Company has historically not paid dividends, and is not expected to do so in the near term.

 

The weighted average fair value per share at date of grant for options granted during the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 was $8.51.$9.22. There were options to purchase 182,000255,000 and 305,500 shares granted during the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively. The fair value was estimated based on the weighted average assumptions of:

 

 For six months ended  For nine months ended 
 December 31, 2018  March 31, 2019 
 2018 2017  2019 2018 
Risk-free interest rates  2.90%  1.98%  2.80%  1.98%
Expected option life in years  6.25   5.95   6.25   5.95 
Expected stock price volatility  55.87%  57.42%  56.01%  57.42%
Expected dividend yield  0%  0%  0%  0%


 

A summary of option activity under the Company’s equity plans as of DecemberMarch 31, 2018,2019, and changes during the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 is presented below:

 

  Outstanding
Shares
  Average
Exercise
Price
  Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
 
Outstanding at June 30, 2018 1,330,193  $8.47  $5,369,557 
Granted 182,000   15.40     
Exercised (183,285)  7.81     
Forfeited (73,752)  9.01     
Expired (15,000)  2.66     
Outstanding as of December 31, 2018 1,240,156  $9.69  $7,835,881 
Vested and exercisable at December 31, 2018 676,780  $8.24  $5,258,285 

  

Outstanding

Shares

  

Average

Exercise

Price

  Aggregate Intrinsic Value 
Outstanding at June 30, 2018  1,330,193 $8.47 $5,369,557 
Granted  255,000   16.64     
Exercised  (240,210)  7.97     
Forfeited  (159,252)  10.18     
Expired  (15,000)  2.66     
Outstanding as of March 31, 2019  1,170,731  $10.27  $10,530,733 
Vested and exercisable at March 31, 2019  642,355  $8.28  $7,034,104 

 


The total fair value of stock options vested during the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 was $999,195.$1,101,971. The number and weighted-average grant-date fair value of non-vested stock options at the beginning of fiscal 2018 was 648,877 and $5.08, respectively. The number and weighted-average grant-date fair value of stock options which vested during the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 was 194,374220,624 and $5.14,$4.99, respectively.

 

Restricted Stock Awards

 

On December 15, 2016, the Company issued 400,000 shares of restricted stock to its Chief Executive Officer. These awards vest over a period of up to five years, subject to meeting certain service, performance and market conditions. These awards were valued at approximately $3.6 million. Compensation expense recorded in the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 and 20172018 related to these awards was $871,329$992,445 and $453,868$675,869 respectively. As of DecemberMarch 31, 2018,2019, there was approximately $1,377,319$1,256,204 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock awards to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.812.82 years. The awards contain a combination of vesting terms which include time vesting, performance vesting relating to revenue achievement, and market vesting related to obtaining certain levels of Company stock prices. At DecemberMarch 31, 2018,2019, the Company has estimated that it is probable that the performance conditions will be met. The awards were valued using a Monte Carlo valuation model using a stock price at the date of grant of $9.60, a term of 3 to 5 years, a risk free interest rate of 1.6% to 2.1% and a volatility factor of 66.5%. As of DecemberMarch 31, 2018,2019, 186,600 shares from this set of awards have vested.

 

During the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2018,2019, the performance conditions of one of these restricted stock awards were met, resulting in the full amortization of this award during the period, totaling $475,286 of additional amortization during the first quarter of the current fiscal year. The number of restricted stock awards which vested was 133,333.

 

10. Commitments and Contingencies

 

Leases

 

The Company has entered into several non-cancellable operating leases for the rental of certain manufacturing and office space, equipment and automobiles expiring in various years through 2021. The principal building lease provides for a monthly rental of approximately $28,000.


Class Action Securities Litigation

 

On September 19, 2016, Richard Scalfani, an individual shareholder of Misonix, filed a lawsuit against the Company and its former CEOchief executive officer and CFOchief financial officer in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, alleging violations of the federal securities laws. The complaint alleges that the Company’s stock price was artificially inflated between November 5, 2015 and September 14, 2016 as a result of alleged false and misleading statements in the Company’s securities filings concerning the Company’s business, operations, and prospects and the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Scalfani filed the action seeking to represent a putative class of all persons (other than defendants, officers and directors of the Company, and their affiliates) who purchased publicly traded Misonix securities between November 5, 2015 and September 14, 2016. Scalfani was seeking an unspecified amount of damages for himself and for the putative class under the federal securities laws. On March 24, 2017, the Court appointed Scalfani and another individual Misonix shareholder, Tracey Angiuoli, as lead plaintiffs for purposes of pursuing the action on behalf of the putative class. The lead plaintiffs, on behalf of the putative class, and the Company reached a settlement in principle under which the Company would pay $500,000 to resolve the matter. The district court approved the settlement and dismissed the lawsuit with prejudice in an order dated December 16, 2017. The Company has paid its $250,000, representing its insurance retention. The balance was paid by the Company’s insurance carrier.

 

Former Chinese Distributor - FCPA

 

With the assistance of outside counsel, the Company conducted a voluntary investigation into the business practices of the independent Chinese entity that previously distributed itsthe Company’s products in China and the Company’s knowledge of those business practices, which may have had implications under the FCPA, as well as into various internal controls issues identified during the investigation (the “Investigation”). On September 27, 2016 and September 28, 2016, the Company voluntarily contacted the SEC and the DOJ, respectively, to advise both agencies of these potential issues. The Company has provided and will continue to provide documents and other information to the SEC and the DOJ, if requested, and is cooperating fully with these agencies in their ongoing investigations of these matters. Although the Company’s Investigation is complete, additional issues or facts could arise which may expand the scope or severity of the potential violations. The Company has no current information derived from the Investigation or otherwise to suggest that its previously reported financial statements and results are incorrect.

 

At this stage, the Company is unable to predict what, if any, action the DOJ or the SEC may take or what, if any, penalties or remedial measures these agencies may seek. Nor can the Company predict the impact on the Company as a result of these matters, which may include the imposition of fines, civil and criminal penalties, which are not currently estimable, as well as equitable remedies, including disgorgement of any profits earned from improper conduct and injunctive relief, limitations on the Company’s conduct, and the imposition of a compliance monitor. The DOJ and the SEC periodically have based the amount of a penalty or disgorgement in connection with an FCPA action, at least in part, on the amount of profits that a company obtained from the business in which the violations of the FCPA occurred. During its distributorship relationship with the prior Chinese distributor from 2010 through 2016, the Company generated revenues of approximately $8 million.

 


Further, the Company may suffer other civil penalties or adverse impacts, including lawsuits by private litigants in addition to the lawsuits that already have been filed, or investigations and fines imposed by local authorities. The investigative costs to date, including costs of litigation relating to the Company’s former Chinese distributor as described below, are approximately $3.4$3.7 million, of which approximately $0.3$0.2 million and $0.4$0.6 million was charged to general and administrative expenses during the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2018,2019, respectively, compared with $0.1 million and $0.3 million for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017.2018.

 

Former Chinese Distributor - Litigation

 

On April 5, 2017,2018, the Company’s former distributor in China, Cicel (Beijing) Science & Technology Co., Ltd., filed a lawsuit against the Company and certain officers and directors of the Company in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, alleging that the Company improperly terminated its contract with the former distributor. The complaint sought various remedies, including compensatory and punitive damages, specific performance and preliminary and post judgment injunctive relief, and asserted various causes of action, including breach of contract, unfair competition, tortious interference with contract, fraudulent inducement, and conversion. On October 7, 2017,2018, the court granted the Company’s motion to dismiss all of the tort claims asserted against it, and also granted the individual defendants’ motion to dismiss all claims asserted against them. The only claim currently remaining in the case is for breach of contract against the Company; the plaintiff has moved to amend its complaint to add tort claims, which the Company has opposed.intends to oppose. The Company believes it has various legal and factual defenses to the allegations in the complaint, and intends to vigorously defend the action. TheFact discovery in the case is at its earliest stages; discovery is just beginningcurrently scheduled to end on May 31, 2019, and there is no trial date.date currently set.  


Stockholder Derivative Litigation

 

On June 6, 2017, Irving Feldbaum, an individual shareholder of Misonix, filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. The complaint alleges claims against the Company’sCompany's board of directors, its former CEOchief executive officer and CFO,chief financial officer, certain of its former directors, and the Company as a nominal defendant for alleged violations of Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and state law claims for breach of fiduciary duty, waste of corporate assets, and unjust enrichment. The complaint alleges that the Company incurred damages as a result of alleged false and misleading statements in the Company’sCompany's securities filings concerning the Company’sCompany's business, operations, and prospects and the Company’sCompany's internal control over financial reporting. The complaint also alleges that the Company’sCompany's February 4, 2016 Proxy Statement contained false and misleading statements regarding executive compensation. The complaint seeks the recovery of damages on behalf of the Company and the implementation of changes to corporate governance procedures. On June 16, 2017, Michael Rubin, another individual shareholder of Misonix, filed a case alleging similar claims in the same district court. On July 21, 2017, the district court consolidated the two actions for all purposes. On July 16, 2018, counsel for the Company and counsel for Mr. Feldbaum and Mr. Rubin informed the District Court that the parties had reached a settlement in principle. There are aspectsOn May 7, counsel for Mr. Feldbaum and Mr. Rubin filed a motion for preliminary approval of the settlement, that remainto which the executed settlement agreement is an exhibit.  The Company has agreed to certain corporate governance reforms in resolving the case and to pay counsel for Mr. Feldbaum and Mr. Rubin an attorneys fee of $500,000 which is expected to be negotiated and documented, andcovered by Misonix’s insurance carrier.  If the court preliminarily approves the settlement, isthe settlement will remain subject to approval by the District Court after notice to the Company’s shareholders.district court's final approval. 

 


11. Related Party Transactions

 

OrthoXact Proprietary Limited (“OrthoXact”) (formerly Applied BioSurgical) is an independent distributor for the Company in South Africa. The chief executive officer of OrthoXact is also the brother of Stavros G. Vizirgianakis, the CEO of Misonix, Inc.Company’s chief executive officer.

 

Set forth below is a table showing the Company’s net revenuesSales to OrthoXact for the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2019 and accounts2018 were $996,631 and $675,943, respectively. Accounts receivable at DecemberMarch 31, for the indicated time period below with OrthoXact:2019 and June 30, 2019 were $286,852 and $120,376, respectively.

 

  

For the six months ended

December 31,

 
  2018  2017 
       
Sales $573,953  $436,551 
Accounts receivable $260,222  $172,292 


12. Income Taxes

 

For the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, the Company recorded income tax expense (benefit), as follows:

 

  

For the three months ended

December 31,

  

For the six months ended

December 31,

 
  2018  2017  2018  2017 
             
Income tax benefit $(228,000) $(228,149) $(655,000) $(509,149)
Reduction of deferred tax assetsrelating to Tax Legislation     1,764,039      1,764,039 
Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets  228,000   3,988,532   655,000   3,988,532 
                 
Net income tax expense $  $5,524,422  $  $5,243,422 

  For the three months ended  For the nine months ended 
  March 31,  March 31, 
  2019  2018  2019  2018 
             
Income tax expense (benefit) $(509,000) $411,405  $(1,164,000) $(97,744)
Reduction of deferred tax assets relating to Tax Legislation     —       1,764,039 
Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets  509,000   (411,405)  1,164,000   3,577,127 
                 
Net income tax expense $  $  $  $5,243,422 

 

For the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, the effective rate of 0% and 185.6%(892.7%), respectively, varied from the U.S. federal statutory rate primarily due to the recording of a full valuation allowance on the remaining deferred tax assets, permanent book tax differences relating principally to stock compensation expense and tax credits, and the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.2018.

 

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

 

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, enacted on December 22, 2017, contains significant changes to U.S. tax law, including lowering the U.S. corporate income tax rate to 21%, implementing a territorial tax system, and imposing a one-time tax on deemed repatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries.

 

Valuation Allowance on Deferred Tax Assets

 

Deferred tax assets refer to assets that are attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets in essence represent future savings of taxes that would otherwise be paid in cash. The realization of the deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of sufficient future taxable income, including capital gains. If it is determined that the deferred tax assets cannot be realized, a valuation allowance must be established, with a corresponding charge to net income.


In accordance with ASC Topic 740, the Company establishes valuation allowances for deferred tax assets that, in its judgment are not more likely-than-not realizable. The guidance requires entities to evaluate all available positive and negative evidence, including cumulative results in recent periods, weighted based on its objectivity, in determining whether its deferred tax assets are more likely than not realizable.

 

The Company regularly assesses its ability to realize its deferred tax assets. While the Company had positive cumulative pretax income as of June 30, 2017,2018, based on actual results for fiscal 2018 and the Company’s current forecast for fiscal 2019 the Company is in a three-year cumulative loss position at DecemberMarch 31, 2018,2019, and it expects to be in a cumulative pretax loss position as of June 30, 2019. Management evaluated available positive evidence, including the continued growth of the Company’s revenues and gross profit margins, its recent SonaStar technology license to its Chinese partner and the reduction in investigative and professional fees recognized in fiscal 2017,2018, along with available negative evidence, including the Company’s continuing investment in building its next generation Nexus platform and its continuing investment in building a direct sales force, while at the same time paying commissions to its domestic sales distributors. After weighing both the positive and negative evidence, management concluded that the Company’s deferred tax assets are not more likely-than-not realizable. Accordingly, the Company recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets. The Company will continue to assess its ability to utilize its net operating loss carryforwards, and will reverse this valuation allowance when sufficient evidence is achieved to allow the realizability of such deferred tax assets.

 

As of DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 and June 30, 2018, the Company had no material unrecognized tax benefits or accrued interest and penalties.

 

13. Segment Reporting

 

Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated on a regular basis by the chief operating decision-maker (“CODM”) in deciding how to allocate resources to an individual segment and in assessing performance of the segment. The Company has concluded that its Chief Executive Officer is the CODM as he is the ultimate decision maker for key operating decisions, determining the allocation of resources and assessing the financial performance of the Company. These decisions, allocations and assessments are performed by the CODM using consolidated financial information. Consolidated financial information is utilized by the CODM as the Company’s current product offering primarily consists of minimally invasive therapeutic ultrasonic medical devices. The Company’s products are relatively consistent and manufacturing is centralized and consistent across product offerings. Based on these factors, key operating decisions and resource allocations are made by the CODM using consolidated financial data and as such the Company has concluded that it operates as one segment.

 


Worldwide revenue for the Company’s products and license revenue is categorized as follows:

 

 

For the three months ended

December 31,

 

For the six months ended

December 31,

  For the three months ended For the nine months ended 
 2018 2017 2018 2017  March 31, March 31, 
 2019 2018 2019 2018 
         
Product revenue:                
Domestic $6,078,554  $5,400,423  $11,487,878  $10,052,566  $5,409,778  $4,931,028  $16,897,657  $14,983,595 
International  4,097,899   2,923,422   8,049,739   5,552,002   4,146,812   3,498,104   12,196,551   9,050,105 
Total $10,176,453  $8,323,845  $19,537,617  $15,604,568   9,556,590   8,429,132   29,094,208   24,033,700 
                
License revenue     4,010,000      4,010,000 
                
Total revenue $9,556,590  $12,439,132  $29,094,208  $28,043,700 

 

Substantially all of the Company’s long-lived assets are located in the United States.


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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

 

This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Misonix and its subsidiaries, which we refer to as the “Company”, “Misonix”, “we”, “our” and “us”, should be read in conjunction with the accompanying unaudited financial statements included in Part I - Item 1 “Financial Statements” of this Report and Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on September 13, 2018, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018 (“2018 Form 10-K”). Item 7 of the 2018 Form 10-K describes the application of our critical accounting policies, for which there have been no significant changes during the threenine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2018.2019.

 

Forward Looking Statements

 

With the exception of historical information contained in this Form 10-Q, content herein may contain “forward looking statements” that are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. We cannot guarantee that any forward looking statements will be accurate, although we believe that we have been reasonable in our expectations and assumptions. Investors should realize that if underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from our expectations and projections. These factors include general economic conditions, delays and risks associated with the performance of contracts, risks associated with international sales and currency fluctuations, uncertainties as a result of research and development, acceptable results from clinical studies, including publication of results and patient/procedure data with varying levels of statistical relevance, risks involved in introducing and marketing new products, regulatory compliance, potential acquisitions, the ability to complete the pending transaction with Solsys on the terms and within the timeframe, and on the financing terms, currently contemplated, any material regulatory or other unexpected requirements in connection therewith, consumer and industry acceptance, litigation and/or contemplated 510(k) filings, the ability to achieve and maintain profitability in our business lines, the pending FCPA investigation and other factors discussed in the 2018 Form 10-K, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. We disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

 

Overview

 

Misonix designs, manufactures and markets minimally invasive therapeutic ultrasonic medical devices. These products are used for precise bone sculpting, removal of soft and hard tumors, and tissue debridement, primarily in the areas of neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, wound care and maxillo-facial surgery. In the United States, the Company sells its products through its direct sales force, in addition to a network of commissioned agents assisted by Company personnel. Outside of the United States, the Company generally sells to distributors who then resell the products to hospitals. The Company operates as one business segment.

 

In the United States, the Company is taking a more aggressive approach to taking market share, expanding the market and increasing its share of recurring disposable revenue by using a consignment model, whereby the Company will consign the equipment (which is defined as a generator, hand units and accessories) (the “Equipment”) and sell to customers higher margin disposable, single use items (the “Consumables”) on a recurring basis. Title remains with the Company with respect to consigned Equipment, which is depreciated and charged to selling expenses over a five yearfive-year period. The Company’s overall goal is to increase the utilization rate of Equipment which will increase the total number of procedures and maximize the sale of Consumables to our customers, with the goal of becoming the standard of care in the medical procedures on which we focus on.focus.

 

Pending Acquisition of Solsys Medical, LLC

On May 2, 2019, the Company announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Solsys Medical, LLC (“Solsys”), a privately held regenerative medical company, to acquire Solsys in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $97 million. The planned acquisition of Solsys is expected to substantially broaden Misonix’s addressable market through wound care solutions that are complementary to its existing products. Under the terms of the agreement, a new holding company will issue approximately 5.7 million new shares of common stock to Solsys unitholders and current Misonix shareholders will have their shares of the Company’s common stock converted into shares of the holding company’s common stock on a one-for-one basis. After the completion of the transaction, it is expected that Misonix shareholders immediately prior to the closing will own 64% of the holding company, and Solsys unitholders will own 36%. Misonix will also assume Solsys’ outstanding secured debt, with an expected balance of approximately $20 million, upon closing. In addition, the holding company’s Board of Directors will consist of five members: three current Misonix directors, including Stavros Vizirgianakis, and two directors nominated by Solsys at closing.

The transaction has been approved by both the Company’s Board of Directors and the Solsys Board of Managers. The completion of the acquisition and the issuance of the holding company’s shares in connection with the proposed transaction is subject to the approval by Misonix shareholders and the completion of the transaction is subject to approval by 55% of Solsys’ Series E unitholders and a majority of its Common unitholders, Series A unitholders, Series B unitholders, Series C unitholders and Series D unitholders, voting as a single class, as well as the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions. The Company will convene a special shareholder meeting to vote on the transaction. the Company anticipates that the transaction will close in the third quarter of calendar 2019.


Results of Operations

 

The following discussion and analysis provides information which the Company’s management believes is relevant to an assessment and understanding of the Company’s results of operations and financial condition. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere herein. Unless otherwise specified, this discussion relates solely to the Company’s operations.


All of the Company’s revenues have been derived from the sale of medical device products, which include manufacture and distribution of ultrasonic medical device products.products, licensing and related services.

 

Three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 and 20172018

 

OurThe Company’s revenues by category for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 and 20172018 are as follows:

 

 For the three months ended     
 

For the three months ended

December 31,

 Net change  March 31, Net change 
 2018 2017 $ %  2019 2018 $ % 
Total                  
Consumables $7,570,395  $6,162,064  $1,408,331 22.9% $6,870,398  $5,898,937  $971,461   16.5%
Equipment  2,606,058   2,161,781   444,277 20.6%  2,686,192   2,530,195   155,997   6.2%
Total Product  9,556,590   8,429,132   1,127,458   13.4%
License    4,010,000   (4,010,000)  -100.0%
Total $10,176,453  $8,323,845  $1,852,608 22.3% $9,556,590  $12,439,132  $(2,882,542)  -23.2%
                              
Domestic:                              
Consumables $5,477,995  $4,623,545  $854,450 18.5% $4,862,308  $4,340,759  $521,549   12.0%
Equipment  600,559   776,878   (176,319) -22.7%  547,470   590,269   (42,799)  -7.3%
Total $6,078,554  $5,400,423  $678,131 12.6% $5,409,778  $4,931,028  $478,750   9.7%
                              
International:                              
Consumables $2,092,400  $1,538,519  $553,881 36.0% $2,008,090  $1,558,178  $449,912   28.9%
Equipment  2,005,499   1,384,903   620,596 44.8%  2,138,722   1,939,926   198,796   10.2%
Total $4,097,899  $2,923,422  $1,174,477 40.2% $4,146,812  $3,498,104  $648,708   18.5%
                
License $  $4,010,000  $(4,010,000)  100.0%

Revenues

Total revenue decreased 23.2% in the third quarter of fiscal 2019, resulting from $4 million of license revenue being recorded in the third quarter of fiscal 2018, with no corresponding license revenue in the third quarter of fiscal 2019. Product revenue (consumables and equipment) increased 13.4% or $1.1 million to $9.6 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2019, from $8.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2018. The largest portion of the product revenue increase was due to the continued growth of consumables in the domestic and international markets as expected. Domestic sales of BoneScalpel and SonicOne were strong, and the exceptional growth in the wound franchise continued.

Domestic equipment revenues were below expectations, with customers waiting for the Company’s next generation platform product, Nexus, while international revenues were above expectations with continued momentum in key markets. Nexus is expected to become available in mid-2019, subject to approval by the FDA of the Company’s 510(k) application.

The total product revenue increase is principally attributable to a 16.5% or $1.0 million increase in consumables revenue, in addition to a 6.2% or $0.2 million increase in equipment revenue.

Gross profit

Gross profit from product revenue in the third quarter of fiscal 2019 was 70.7% of revenue, compared with the gross profit margin of 68.8% in the third quarter of fiscal 2018. The increase is the result of product mix with a higher percentage of consumables revenue in the current year, along with the impact of routine manufacturing cost variances.


Selling expenses

Selling expenses for the third quarter of fiscal 2019 remained flat with those of the prior year quarter, at $4.4 million. While the Company continues to incur higher compensation costs and travel related expenses resulting from the continued buildout of the Company’s direct sales force, those costs are being offset by lower commissions to distributors in the US, whose contracts are being terminated as the new direct sales force takes over territories.

General and administrative expenses

General and administrative expenses were $2.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2019, an increase of 31% or $0.6 million over the third quarter of fiscal 2018. The increase is principally related to legal and professional fees including those associated with the Company’s ongoing litigation and the SolSys merger.

Research and development expenses

Research and development expenses increased by $0.2 million or 19% to $1.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2019 from $1.2 million in the prior year period. The Company is investing in the design and development of its next generation platform product, Nexus. During the third quarter of fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2018, approximately $0.7 million and $0.8 million, respectively, was charged to research and development expenses related to this product.

Other income (expense)

Other income was $9,003 in the third quarter of fiscal 2019 compared with $4,278 in the prior year period.

Income taxes

For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company did not record tax expense, given that it was in a full valuation allowance position during those periods.

Income tax expense for the quarter ended March 31, 2019 includes a $509,000 valuation allowance against the Company’s deferred tax assets recorded in the quarter. In accordance with the guidance of ASC Topic 740, management concluded that in its judgment, the Company’s deferred tax assets at March 31, 2019 are not more likely-than-not realizable. The components of the tax provision are as follows:

  For the three months ended 
  March 31, 
  2019  2018 
       
Income tax expense (benefit) $(509,000) $411,405 

Reduction of deferred tax assets  relating to Tax Legislation

     —  
Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets  509,000   (411,405)
         
Net income tax expense $  $ 


Nine months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018

The Company’s revenues by category for the nine months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 are as follows:

  For the nine months ended       
  March 31,  Net change 
  2019  2018  $  % 
Total            
Consumables $20,785,446  $17,404,539  $3,380,907   19.4%
Equipment  8,308,762   6,629,161   1,679,601   25.3%
Total Product  29,094,208   24,033,700   5,060,508   21.1%
License     4,010,000   (4,010,000)  -100.0%
Total $29,094,208  $28,043,700  $1,050,508   3.7%
                 
Domestic:                
Consumables $15,170,476  $13,063,171  $2,107,305   16.1%
Equipment  1,727,181   1,920,424   (193,243)  -10.1%
Total $16,897,657  $14,983,595  $1,914,062   12.8%
                 
International:                
Consumables $5,614,970  $4,341,368  $1,273,602   29.3%
Equipment  6,581,581   4,708,737   1,872,844   39.8%
Total $12,196,551  $9,050,105  $3,146,446   34.8%
                 
License $  $4,010,000  $(4,010,000)  100.0%

 

Revenues

 

Total revenue increased 22.3%3.7% during the first three quarters of fiscal 2019, with the growth rate impacted by the $4 million of license revenue being recorded in fiscal 2018, with no corresponding license revenue in fiscal 2019. Product revenue increased 21.1% or $1.9$5.0 million to $10.2$29.1 million induring the second quarterfirst three quarters of fiscal 2019, from $8.3$24.0 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2018.prior year period. The largest portion of the revenue increase was due to the continued growth of consumables in the domestic and international markets as expected. Domestic sales of BoneScalpel and SonicOne were strong, and the exceptional growth is in the wound franchise continued.

 

Domestic equipment revenues were below expectations, due to timing issues with customers waiting for the Company’s next generation platform product, Nexus, while international equipment revenues were above expectations with continued momentum in China and other key markets. Nexus is expected to become available in mid-2019, subject to approval by the FDA of the Company’s 510(k) application.

 

The revenue increase is principally attributable to a 22.9%19.4% or $1.4$3.4 million increase in consumables revenue, in addition to a 20.6%25.3% or $0.4$1.7 million increase in equipment revenue.

There was no license revenue during the second quarter of fiscal 2019 or fiscal 2018.

 

Gross profit

 

Gross profit from product revenue in the second quarter of fiscal 2019 was 70.0%70.4% of revenue, compared with the gross profit margin of 70.4%69.7% in fiscal 2018. The increase is the result of product mix with a higher percentage of consumables revenue in the second quartercurrent year, along with the impact of fiscal 2018.routine manufacturing cost variances.

 

Selling expenses

 

Selling expenses increased by $0.9$2.0 million, or 22.5%16.9% to $4.8$14.0 million in the second quarterfirst three quarters of fiscal 2019 from $3.9$11.9 million in the prior year period. The increase is principally relatedWhile the Company continues to incur higher compensation costs and travel related expenses resulting from the continued buildout of the Company’s direct sales force.force, those costs are being offset by lower commissions to distributors in the US, whose contracts are being terminated as the new direct sales force takes over territories. Higher costs were also incurred for marketing activities and depreciation expense on consigned equipment.

 

General and administrative expenses

 

General and administrative expenses were $2.3increased by $1.2 million, roughly flat with $2.4or 16.9% to $8.0 million in the second quarterfirst three quarters of fiscal 2018. Higher salaries2019 from $6.9 million in the prior year period. This increase is principally related to higher compensation and benefits were largely offset by lower non-cash compensation costs.benefit expenses related to a larger staff, severance charges, and legal and professional fees associated with the Company’s ongoing litigation and the SolSys merger.


Research and development expenses

 

Research and development expenses decreasedincreased by $0.1$0.5 million or 12%16.7% to $0.8$3.6 million in the second quarterfirst three quarters of fiscal 2019 from $1.0$3.1 million in the prior year period. The Company is investing in the design and development of its next generation platform product, Nexus, which is expected to be available in fiscal 2019.mid-2019, subject to approval by the FDA of the Company’s 510(k) application. During the second quarterfirst three quarters of fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2018, approximately $0.3$1.8 million and $0.6$1.9 million, respectively, was charged to research and development expenses related to this product.

 

Other income (expense)

 

Other income was $18,339$28,891 in the second quarter of fiscal 2019 compared with $67,208$519,095 in the prior year period. This decrease related to lowerthe royalty income.income from MMIT in the prior year. This royalty agreement expired in August 2018.

 

Income taxes

 

For the threenine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, the Company recorded an income tax expense of $0 and $5.5 million,$5,243,422, respectively. For the threenine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, the effective rate of 0% and 414.6%(892.7%), respectively, varied from the U.S. federal statutory rate due to changes in the Company’s projected pretax book income.

 

The income tax expense for the second quarterfirst three quarters of fiscal 2018 included a one-time charge of $1,764,039 to revalue the Company’s deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2017 to give effect to the reduction in corporate tax rates to 21% effective January 1, 2018, as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017,2018, enacted on December 22, 2017. Income tax expense also included a $3,988,532$3.6 million charge to record a full valuation allowance against the Company’s remaining deferred tax assets. In accordance with the guidance of ASC Topic 740, management concluded that in its judgment, the Company’s deferred tax assets at DecemberMarch 31, 20172019 are not more likely-than-not realizable.

 

Income tax expense for the quarternine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 includes a $228,000$1,164,000 valuation allowance against the Company’s deferred tax assets recorded in the quarter.period. In accordance with the guidance of ASC Topic 740, management concluded that in its judgment, the Company’s deferred tax assets at DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 are not more likely-than-not realizable. The components of the tax provision are as follows:

  

For the three months ended

December 31,

  2018 2017
     
Income tax benefit $(228,000) $(228,149)
Reduction of deferred tax assetsrelating to Tax Legislation     1,764,039 
Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets  228,000   3,988,532 
         
Net income tax expense $  $5,524,422 


Six months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017

Our revenues by category for the six months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 are as follows:

 

  

For the six months ended

December 31,

 Net change
  2018 2017 $ %
Total        
Consumables $13,915,047  $11,505,826  $2,409,221   20.9%
Equipment  5,622,570   4,098,742   1,523,828   37.2%
Total $19,537,617  $15,604,568  $3,933,049   25.2%
                 
Domestic:                
Consumables $10,308,167  $8,722,636  $1,585,531   18.2%
Equipment  1,179,711   1,329,930   (150,219)  -11.3%
Total $11,487,878  $10,052,566  $1,435,312   14.3%
                 
International:                
Consumables $3,606,880  $2,783,190  $823,690   29.6%
Equipment  4,442,859   2,768,812   1,674,047   60.5%
Total $8,049,739  $5,552,002  $2,497,737   45.0%
  For the nine months ended 
  March 31, 
  2019  2018 
       
Income tax expense (benefit) $(1,164,000) $(97,744)
Reduction of deferred tax assets relating to Tax Legislation     1,764,039 
Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets  1,164,000   3,577,127 
         
Net income tax expense $  $5,243,422 

Revenues

Total revenue increased 25.2% or $3.9 million to $19.5 million during the first half fiscal 2019, from $15.6 million in the prior year period. The largest portion of the revenue increase was due to the continued growth of consumables in the domestic and international markets as expected. Domestic sales of BoneScalpel and SonicOne were strong, and the exceptional growth is in the wound franchise continued.

Domestic equipment revenues were below expectations due to timing issues with customers, while international equipment revenues were above expectations with continued momentum in China and other key markets.

The revenue increase is principally attributable to a 20.9% or $2.4 million increase in consumables revenue, in addition to a 37.2% or $1.5 million increase in equipment revenue.

There was no license revenue during the first half of fiscal 2019 or fiscal 2018.

Gross profit

Gross profit from product revenue in the first half of fiscal 2019 was 70.3% of revenue, compared with the gross profit margin of 70.2% in the first half of fiscal 2018.

Selling expenses

Selling expenses increased by $2.0 million, or 27.3% to $9.5 million in the first half of fiscal 2019 from $7.5 million in the prior year period. The increase is principally related to higher compensation costs and travel related expenses resulting from the continued buildout of the Company’s direct sales force, along with higher trade show and sales training expenses.

General and administrative expenses

General and administrative expenses increased by $0.6 million, or 11.6% to $5.5 million in the first half of fiscal 2019 from $5.0 million in the prior year period. This increase is principally related higher compensation and benefit expenses and a $150,000 severance charge.


Research and development expenses

Research and development expenses increased by $0.3 million or 15% to $2.1 million in the first half of fiscal 2019 from $1.9 million in the prior year period. The Company is investing in the design and development of its next generation platform product, Nexus, which is expected to be available in fiscal 2019. During the first half of fiscal 2019 and 2018, approximately $1.0 million and $ $1.1 million, respectively, was charged to research and development expenses related to this product.

Other income (expense)

Other income was $19,888 in the first half of fiscal 2019 compared with $0.5 million in the prior year period. This decrease related to the royalty income from MMIT in the prior year. This royalty agreement expired in August 2017.

Income taxes

For the six months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company recorded an income tax expense of $0 and 5,243,422, respectively. For the six months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, the effective rate of 0% and 185.6%, respectively, varied from the U.S. federal statutory rate due to changes in the Company’s projected pretax book income.

The income tax expense for the first half of fiscal 2018 included a one-time charge of $1,764,039 to revalue the Company’s deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2017 to give effect to the reduction in corporate tax rates to 21% effective January 1, 2018, as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, enacted on December 22, 2017. Income tax expense also includes a $3,988,532 charge to record a full valuation allowance against the Company’s remaining deferred tax assets. In accordance with the guidance of ASC Topic 740, management concluded that in its judgment, the Company’s deferred tax assets at December 31, 2017 are not more likely-than-not realizable.

Income tax expense for the six months ended December 31, 2018 includes a $655,000 valuation allowance against the Company’s deferred tax assets recorded in the quarter. In accordance with the guidance of ASC Topic 740, management concluded that in its judgment, the Company’s deferred tax assets at December 31, 2018 are not more likely-than-not realizable. The components of the tax provision are as follows:

  

For the six months ended

December 31,

  2018 2017
     
Income tax benefit $(655,000) $(509,149)
Reduction of deferred tax assets relating to Tax Legislation     1,764,039 
Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets  655,000   3,988,532 
         
Net income tax expense $  $5,243,422 

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Working capital at DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 was $16.3$15.7 million. For the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2018,2019, cash used in operations was $1.1$2.6 million, mainly dueconsisting of $5.0 million relating to the loss from operations duringfor the period.period, offset by $3.1 million of non-cash charges, and $0.7 million for increased working capital.

 

Cash used in investing activities during the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 was $0.6$0.7 million, primarily consisting of the purchase of property, plant and equipment along with filing for additional patents.

 

Cash provided by financing activities during the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 was $0.9$1.4 million, resulting from stock option exercises.

  


As of DecemberMarch 31, 2018,2019, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $10.2$9.0 million and believes it has sufficient cash to finance operations for at least the next 12 months.

 

Relating to the internal investigation described herein, the Company has incurred approximately $3.4 million in investigative costs through DecemberMarch 31, 2018.2019. Further, the Company could be subject to fines or penalties related to potential violations of the FCPA.

 


The Company is investing in the design and development of its next generation platform product, Nexus, which is expected to be available in fiscal 2019 of which $1.0$1.8 million in development costs have been incurred during the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2018.2019.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on the Company’s financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to the Company.

 

Other

 

In the opinion of management, inflation has not had a material effect on the operations of the Company.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

See Note 1 to ourThe Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements included herein.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

Market Risk:

 

The principal market risks (i.e., the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices) to which the Company is exposed are interest rates on cash and cash equivalents.

 

Interest Rate Risk:

 

The Company earns interest on cash balances and pays interest on any debt incurred. In light of the Company’s existing cash, results of operations and projected borrowing requirements, the Company does not believe that a 10% change in interest rates would have a significant impact on its consolidated financial position.


Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

 

All internal control systems, no matter how well designed and tested, have inherent limitations, including, among other things, the possibility of human error, circumvention or disregard. Therefore, even those systems of internal control that have been determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance that the objectives of the control system are met and may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of DecemberMarch 31, 2018.2019. Based on that evaluation, and having concluded that the material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting initially reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018 and in our subsequent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2018, has been remediated (as described below),and our CEOchief executive officer and CFOchief financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of DecemberMarch 31, 2018.

Remediation of Previous Material Weaknesses in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018 and subsequent quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2018 (collectively, the “Prior Reports”) disclosed and described in detail material weaknesses in internal control with respect to the approval of journal entries. As a result, the foregoing Prior Reports contained conclusions by our CEO and CFO that our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting were not effective, as of the respective dates of such Prior Reports. As further described in the Prior Reports, we have implemented a series of remedial actions to address these control deficiencies. We have since successfully completed the testing of these remediated controls and our conclusions with respect to disclosure controls and procedures and internal control at December 31, 2018 are provided above.2019.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

Other than the remediation of the material weakness in internal control described above, thereThere were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended DecemberMarch 31, 20182019 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

Former Chinese Distributor - FCPA

With the assistance of outside counsel, the Company conducted a voluntary investigation into the business practices of the independent Chinese entity that previously distributed its products in ChinaSee Note 10. Commitments and the Company’s knowledge of those business practices, which may have implications under the FCPA, as well as into various internal controls issues identified during the investigation (the “Investigation”).

On September 27, 2016 and September 28, 2016, the Company voluntarily contacted the SEC and the DOJ, respectively,Contingencies to advise both agencies of these potential issues. The Company has provided and will continue to provide documents and other information to the SEC and the DOJ, and is cooperating fully with these agencies in their ongoing investigations of these matters.

Although the Company’s Investigation is complete, additional issues or facts could arise which may expand the scope or severity of the potential violations. The Company has no current information derived from the Investigation or otherwise to suggest that its previously reportedour condensed consolidated financial statements and results are incorrect.included herein.

At this stage, the Company is unable to predict what, if any, action the DOJ or the SEC may take or what, if any, penalties or remedial measures these agencies may seek. Nor can the Company predict the impact on the Company as a result of these matters, which may include the imposition of fines, civil and criminal penalties, which are not currently estimable, as well as equitable remedies, including disgorgement of any profits earned from improper conduct and injunctive relief, limitations on the Company’s conduct, and the imposition of a compliance monitor. The DOJ and the SEC periodically have based the amount of a penalty or disgorgement in connection with an FCPA action, at least in part, on the amount of profits that a company obtained from the business in which the violations of the FCPA occurred. During its distributorship relationship with the prior Chinese distributor from 2010 through 2016, the Company generated revenues of approximately $8 million.

Further, the Company may suffer other civil penalties or adverse impacts, including lawsuits by private litigants in addition to the lawsuits that already have been filed, or investigations and fines imposed by local authorities. The investigative costs to date are approximately $3.4 million, of which approximately $0.3 million and $0.4 million was charged to general and administrative expenses during the three and six months ended December 31, 2018, respectively, compared with $0.1 million and $0.3 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2017.

Former Chinese Distributor – Litigation

On April 5, 2017, the Company’s former distributor in China, Cicel (Beijing) Science & Technology Co., Ltd., filed a lawsuit against the Company and certain officers and directors of the Company in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, alleging that the Company improperly terminated its contract with the former distributor. The complaint sought various remedies, including compensatory and punitive damages, specific performance and preliminary and post judgment injunctive relief, and asserted various causes of action, including breach of contract, unfair competition, tortious interference with contract, fraudulent inducement, and conversion. On October 7, 2017, the court granted the Company’s motion to dismiss all of the tort claims asserted against it, and also granted the individual defendants’ motion to dismiss all claims asserted against them. The only claim currently remaining in the case is for breach of contract against the Company; the plaintiff has moved to amend its complaint to add tort claims, which the Company has opposed. The Company believes it has various legal and factual defenses to the allegations in the complaint, and intends to vigorously defend the action. The case is at its earliest stages; discovery is just beginning and there is no trial date.


Stockholder Derivative Litigation

On June 6, 2017, Irving Feldbaum, an individual shareholder of Misonix, filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. The complaint alleges claims against the Company’s board of directors, its former CEO and CFO, certain of its former directors, and the Company as a nominal defendant for alleged violations of Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and state law claims for breach of fiduciary duty, waste of corporate assets, and unjust enrichment. The complaint alleges that the Company incurred damages as a result of alleged false and misleading statements in the Company’s securities filings concerning the Company’s business, operations, and prospects and the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. The complaint also alleges that the Company’s February 4, 2016 Proxy Statement contained false and misleading statements regarding executive compensation. The complaint seeks the recovery of damages on behalf of the Company and the implementation of changes to corporate governance procedures. On June 16, 2017, Michael Rubin, another individual shareholder of Misonix, filed a case alleging similar claims in the same district court. On July 21, 2017, the district court consolidated the two actions for all purposes. On July 16, 2018, the Company and counsel for Mr. Feldbaum and Mr. Rubin informed the District Court that the parties had reached a settlement in principle. There are aspects of the settlement that remain to be negotiated and documented, and the settlement is subject to approval by the District Court after notice to the Company’s shareholders.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

 

Risks and uncertainties that, if they were to occur, could materially adversely affect our business or that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by the forward-looking statements contained in this Report and other public statements were set forth in the Item 1A. - “Risk Factors” section of our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018. There have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in that Form 10-K.

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Item 6. Exhibits

 

Exhibit No. Description
   
3.1Articles of Amendment and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Misonix, Inc.
31.1 Chief Executive Officer—CertificationOfficer-Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
31.2 Chief Financial Officer—CertificationOfficer-Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
32.1 Chief Executive Officer—CertificationOfficer-Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes- Oxley Act of 2002.
   
32.2 Chief Financial Officer—CertificationOfficer-Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 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 Scheme Document
   
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
   
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
   
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
   
101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

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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.

 

 MISONIX, INC.
   
Dated: February 6,May 8, 2019By:/s/ Stavros G. Vizirgianakis
  Stavros G. Vizirgianakis
  Chief Executive Officer
   
 By:/s/ Joseph P. Dwyer
  Joseph P. Dwyer
  Chief Financial Officer

 

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