SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2013 |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract] | ' |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | ' |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
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Organization and Nature of Operations - OurPet's Company (the "Company") management originally founded Napro, Inc. ("Napro"), an Ohio corporation, in 1985 as an enterprise for launching new ventures and acquiring companies in various lines of business. In February 1996 Napro formed a wholly-owned Ohio subsidiary, Virtu Company ("Virtu"), to market proprietary products to the retail pet business under the OurPet's label. Napro then changed its name to OurPet's Company effective March 19, 1998. |
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The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. |
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Use of Estimates - The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. |
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Policy of Cash Equivalents - For purposes of the financial statements, cash equivalents include time deposits, certificates of deposit and all highly liquid debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less when purchased. |
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Accounts Receivable - Accounts receivable have been adjusted for all known uncollectible accounts. An allowance for possible bad debts was established at December 31, 2013 and 2012 in the amount of $28,014 and $37,873, respectively. Management reviews accounts receivable on a regular basis, based on contracted terms and how recently payments have been received, to determine if any such amounts will potentially be uncollected. After all attempts to collect a receivable have failed, the receivable is written off. In 2013, the Company purchased a credit risk insurance policy that covers most of its International customers. As a result of that policy, the allowance for uncollectible accounts has been reduced despite the fact that accounts receivable increased. |
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Inventory - Inventories are carried at the lower of cost or estimated net realizable value. Costs for finished goods, components, packaging, and work in process are determined under the first-in, first-out method. Inventories at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 consist of: |
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| | 2013 | | | 2012 | |
Finished goods | | $ | 4,593,715 | | | $ | 4,224,194 | |
Components, packaging and work in process | | | 1,417,998 | | | | 1,544,431 | |
Inventory reserve | | | (134,989 | ) | | | (103,585 | ) |
Total | | $ | 5,876,724 | | | $ | 5,665,040 | |
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All inventories are pledged as collateral for bank loans. |
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Changes to the inventory reserve during 2013 and 2012 are shown below: |
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| | 2013 | | | 2012 | |
Beginning Balance | | $ | 103,585 | | | $ | 150,497 | |
Increases to Reserve | | | 145,351 | | | | 111,910 | |
Write Offs against Reserve | | | (113,947 | ) | | | (158,822 | ) |
Ending Balance | | $ | 134,989 | | | $ | 103,585 | |
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Monthly accruals as a percentage of net sales are made to account for obsolete and excess inventory. Throughout the year, inventory identified as obsolete or excess is written off against the reserve. On a quarterly basis, the Company reviews inventory levels and the amounts reserved to determine if additional adjustments are needed. At the end of the year, a review of all inventory on hand was performed. |
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The Company will continue its policy of regularly reviewing inventory quantities on hand based on related service levels and functionality. Carrying cost will be reduced to estimated net realizable value for inventories in which their cost exceeds their utility due to changes in marketing and sales strategies, obsolescence, changes in price levels or other causes. Furthermore, if future demand or market conditions for the Company's products are less favorable than forecasted or if unforeseen technological changes negatively impact the utility of certain products or component inventory, the Company may be required to record additional inventory reserves, which would negatively affect its results of operations in the period when the inventory reserve adjustments are recorded. |
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Impairments - Assets are evaluated for impairment when events change or a change in circumstances indicates that the carrying amounts of the assets may not be recoverable. When any such impairment exists, the related assets are written down to fair value. |
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Property and Equipment - Property and equipment are reported at cost. Depreciation and amortization are provided by using the straight-line over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Amortization of leasehold improvements is provided on a straight-line basis over the lesser of the useful lives of the related assets or the terms of the leases. The estimated useful lives of the assets are as follows: |
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Computers and office equipment | 3 to 7 years | | | | | | | |
Leasehold improvements | 9 to 39 years | | | | | | | |
Tooling | 3 to 7 years | | | | | | | |
Warehouse equipment | 3 to 7 years | | | | | | | |
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Total depreciation expenses for the years ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were $571,682 and $602,576, respectively. All property and equipment is pledged as collateral for bank loans. |
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Intangible Assets - The Company adopted the provisions of ASC Topic 350 "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" which states that intangible assets that are subject to amortization are reviewed for potential impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Assets not subject to amortization are tested for impairment at least annually. For the years ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, there were no impairments of intangible assets. |
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The Company has filed for patents and trademarks for its proprietary products. The costs incurred of $40,866 for the year ended December 31, 2013 and $58,274 for the year ended December 31, 2012 have been capitalized and are being amortized over 15 years on a straight-line basis. In 2013, costs were also incurred for the development of our website in the amount of $51,050 and for the development of our brands and logos in the amount of $35,377. These costs are being amortized over 5 years on a straight line basis. In 2002, 2006, and 2012 the Company purchased domain names for its websites for $16,328, which is not subject to amortization. |
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Revenue Recognition and Major Customers - With respect to revenue from product sales, revenue is recognized only upon shipment of products to customers. The Company derives its revenues from the sale of proprietary pet products under the OurPet's®, PetZone®, SmartScoop®, EcoPure Naturals®, Play-N-Squeak®, Durapet®, Flappy®, Go! Cat! Go®!, Eat® , Smarter Toys®, Clipnosis® and Cosmic Pet® brand names. Net revenue is comprised of gross sales less discounts given to distributors and returns and allowances. |
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For the year ended December 31, 2013, 24.0% of the Company's revenue was derived from one major customer. Revenue generated from this customer amounted to $5,181,565. |
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For the year ended December 31, 2012, 18.5% of the Company's revenue was derived from one major customer. Revenue generated from this customer amounted to $3,721,860. |
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Research and Development Costs - Research and development costs are charged to operations when incurred. The amounts charged for the years ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were $372,781 and $226,307, respectively. |
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Advertising Costs - Advertising costs are charged to operations when the advertising first takes place. Advertising expenses for the years ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were $50,951 and $14,433, respectively. |
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Shipping and Handling Costs - Shipping and handling costs for products sold are included in cost of goods sold when incurred. |
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Stock Options - Accounting Standards require the grant-date fair value of all share-based payment awards that are expected to vest, including employee share options, to be recognized as employee compensation expense over the requisite service period. The Company is applying the modified prospective transition method. Under this transition method, the Company (1) did not restate any prior periods and (2) is recognizing compensation expense for all share-based payment awards that were outstanding, but not yet vested, as of January 1, 2006, based upon the same estimated grant-date fair values and service periods used to prepare the pro-forma disclosures. The amount of compensation expense recognized in 2013 and 2012 as a result of stock options was $8,946 and $18,745, respectively. |
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Net Income Per Common Share - Basic and diluted net income per share of Common Stock is based on the net income attributable to common stockholders after preferred stock dividend requirements for the year, divided by the weighted average number of common and equivalent dilutive shares outstanding during the year. Potential common shares whose effect would be antidilutive have not been included. |
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As of December 31, 2013, common shares that are or could be potentially dilutive include 1,400,208 stock options at exercise prices from $0.222 to $0.980 a share, 1,483,334 warrants to purchase Common Stock at exercise prices from $0.418 to $0.984 a share, 635,000 shares underlying Preferred Stock at a conversion rate of $1.00 per share and 1,236,160 shares underlying a second series of Preferred Stock (2009) at a conversion rate of $.70 per share. |
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As of December 31, 2012, common shares that are or could be potentially dilutive include 1,813,208 stock options at exercise prices from $0.222 to $0.980 a share, 5,462,762 warrants to purchase Common Stock at exercise prices from $0.326 to $0.988 a share, 660,000 shares underlying Preferred Stock at a conversion rate of $1.00 per share and 1,236,160 shares underlying a second series of Preferred Stock (2009) at a conversion rate of $.70 per share. |
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Fair value estimates discussed herein are based upon certain market assumptions and pertinent information available to management as of December 31, 2013. The respective carrying values of certain balance sheet financial instruments approximated their fair values and are all classified within level one of the fair value hierarchy. These financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, |
accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses, short term borrowings, and certain other assets and liabilities. The fair value of the Company's long-term debt is estimated based upon the quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or on the current rates offered to the Company for debt of the same remaining maturities. The carrying value approximates the fair value of the debt. |
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Income Taxes - Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recorded for differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. |
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FASB ASC 740-10 requires tax benefits to be recognized only for tax positions that are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. The amount recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement. Unrecognized tax benefits are tax benefits claimed or to be claimed in tax returns that do not meet these measurement standards. The Company's adoption of FASB ASC 740-10 did not have a material effect on the Company's financial statements as the Company believes they have no uncertain tax positions. |
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As permitted by FASB ASC 740-10, the Company also adopted an accounting policy to prospectively classify accrued interest and penalties related to any unrecognized tax benefits in its income tax provision. Previously, the Company's policy was to classify interest and penalties as an operating expense in arriving at pre-tax income. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company does not have accrued interest and penalties related to any unrecognized tax benefits. The years subject to potential audit vary depending on the tax jurisdiction. Generally, the Company's statutes of limitation for tax liabilities are open for tax years ended December 31, 2010 and forward. The Company's major taxing jurisdiction is the United States as well as various state and local jurisdictions. The Internal Revenue Service is not currently examining any of the Company's U.S. income tax returns for which the statute has yet to expire. |
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Product Warranties - The Company warrants certain of its higher priced products against material defects for a specific period of time, generally twelve months. The Company provides for the estimated future costs of warranty obligations in costs of sales when the related revenue is recognized. The accrued warranty costs represent the best estimate at the time of the sale of the total costs that the Company expects to incur to repair and/or replace product parts, which fail while still under warranty. The amount of accrued estimated warranty costs are primarily based on current information on repair/replacement costs. The Company assesses the adequacy of the recorded warranty obligation quarterly and makes adjustments to the obligation based on actual experience and changes in estimated future rates of return. |
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Prepaid Expenses - As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, prepaid expenses consisted primarily of marketing expenses, including expenses for shows and point of purchase display units, as well as prepayments for IT (Information Technology) subscription related services. In 2013, prepaid expenses also included consulting fees related to our Cosmic line of products. |
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