In this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the terms "Company," "we," "us," and "our" refer to Medical Connections Holdings, Inc. and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Forward Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding industry prospects or future results of operations or financial position, made in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are forward-looking. We use words such as anticipates, believes, expects, future, intends, and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect management’s current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Actual results could differ materially for a variety of reasons, including, those risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ( 220;SEC”) on March 30, 2010, and the risks discussed in other SEC filings. These risks and uncertainties, as well as other risks and uncertainties, could cause our actual results to differ significantly from management’s expectations. The forward-looking statements included in this report reflect the beliefs of our management on the date of this report. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.
General
Medical Connections Inc., the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, is a national provider for medical recruitment and staffing services. Established in 2002 to satisfy the increasing need for qualified healthcare professionals, the Company’s business is to identify, select and place the best allied health specialists, pharmacists, physicians, nurses and hospital management executives. The Company provides recruiting and staffing services for permanent and temporary positions with options for the clients and candidates to choose the most beneficial working arrangements.
The Company generates revenues primarily from permanent placement hires and contract appointments:
● | Permanent Placement Hires: This activity includes the hiring of allied health professionals, nurses, physicians, pharmacists and other medical personnel to be employed in healthcare or research facilities. Under this arrangement, we receive a placement fee ranging from 10% to 30% of the employee’s initial annual salary, or a negotiated fee, which is predetermined based upon medical specialty. |
● | Contract Appointments: This represents temporary hires (typically, 13 week contracts) made by healthcare facilities to economically cover short staffing during periods of high-seasonal activity, vacations, leave of absences, etc. This also includes contracts for what is commonly known as “travel positions,” which are for allied health professionals, nurses or physicians who are willing to take temporary assignments outside their home region. Under this arrangement, we are the employer of record for the healthcare professional. The healthcare facility remits a fee to us that include all employment overhead, as well as a surcharge for the service. The revenue from this activity comes from the commission and surcharge for the service. |
Potential Acquisitions: We may expand our operations through the acquisition of other medical staffing or placement agencies Acquisitions would enable us to increase revenue and to integrate the acquired company’s operations into our existing business. If successful, we will be able to extend our market presence. On March 12, 2010, we entered into a stock purchase agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Trustaff Management, Inc., an Ohio corporation and its five wholly-owned limited liabilities companies. We are in the process of completing our due diligence and there can be no assurances that we will be able to close this acquisition.
Three Months Ended June 30, 2010 (“second quarter of 2010”) Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2009 (“second quarter of 2009”)
Revenue for the second quarter of 2010 was $1,910,202, an increase of $354,887, or 22.9%, when compared to $1,555,315 in the second quarter of 2009. The two main components of revenue are permanent placement hires and contract appointments.
Revenue from permanent placement increased $77,327, or 34.4%%, to $302,495 for the second quarter of 2010 from $225,168 in the second quarter of 2009. The increase in permanent placement hires in the second quarter of 2010 was due to the gradually improving employment picture in healthcare.
Revenue from contract appointments increased $277,557, or 20.9%, to $1,607,705 in the second quarter of 2010 from $1,330,148 in the second quarter of 2009. This increase is attributable to the gradually increasing use of contract hires in the allied field.
Direct Costs associated with contract appointments increased $251,210, or 21.7%, to $1,411,843 in the second quarter of 2010 from $1,160,633 in the second quarter of 2009. These costs represent personnel salaries and benefits, temporary housing and travel costs. Direct Costs increased at a slightly higher rate than revenue due to a change in the mix of contracts during the period. The gross profit from contract appointments increased to $195,862, (12.2% of revenue) in the second quarter of 2010 from $169,515 (12.7% of revenue) in the second quarter of 2009.
Sales and marketing expenses were $40,252 in the second quarter of 2010, a decrease of $59,574, or 59.7%, from $99,826 in the second quarter of 2009. The decrease is due to ongoing efforts to maximize returns from our marketing expenditures.
Recruiting salaries and costs decreased $95,916, or 18.7%, to $418,619 in the second quarter of 2010, due to ongoing adjustments to recruiter commission compensation and staffing levels.
Professional and consulting fees increased $133,236, or 22.7%, to $722,150 in the second quarter of 2010 compared to the comparable period in the prior year, as the Company continued to utilize the services of consultants to assist with certain functions related to business development, finance and compliance.
General and administrative expenses increased $149,418, or 17.3%, to $1,013,506 in the second quarter of 2010 from $864,088 in the second quarter of 2009. Included in these expenses in the second quarter 2010 were $81,000 in rent expense, $54,000 in leasehold improvements amortization, and $15,000 in intangible asset amortization expense.
Other expenses (income) for the second quarters of 2010 and 2009 were $339,686 and $63,566, respectively. Included in these expenses in the second quarter of 2010 were $180,000 in investor relations expense, $99,686 in legal and auditing expenses associated with our pending acquisition and $60,000 in investment banking expense.
Net losses for the second quarters ended June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009 were $2,038,600 and $1,736,503, respectively.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 (“first half of 2010”) Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 (“first half of 2009”)
Revenue for the first half of 2010 was $3,338,792, an increase of $253,829, or 8.3%, when compared to $3,084,963 in revenue for the same period one year ago. Revenue from permanent placement was basically flat at $532,569 in the first half of 2010 compared to $534,974 for the first half of 2009.
Revenue from contract appointments increased $256,232, or 10.1% in the first half of 2010 to $2,806,221 from $2,549,989 in revenue in the first half of 2009. This increase was the result of continued expansion in the employment of temporary hires (typically, 13 week contracts) in the allied healthcare field.
The Direct Costs associated with contract appointments in the first half of 2010 increased $193,417 or 8.6%, to $2,456,156 from $2,262,739 in 2009. These costs represent personnel salaries and benefits, temporary housing and travel costs. The gross profit from contract appointments increased to $350,065, (12.5% of revenue) from $287,250 (11.3% of revenue) in 2009.
Sales and marketing expenses were $111,234 in the first half of 2010, a decrease of $99,497, or 47.3%, from $210,731 in the first half of 2009. The decrease is due to our ongoing efforts to maximize returns from our marketing expenditures.
Recruiting salaries and costs decreased $285,277, or 25.0%, to $855,956 in 2010, primarily due to ongoing adjustments to recruiter commission compensation and staffing levels.
Professional and consulting fees increased $604,054, or 67.6%, to $1,497,677 in 2010 compared to the comparable period in the prior year, as the Company continued to utilize the services of consultants to assist with certain functions related to business development, finance, and compliance.
General and administrative expenses increased $273,135, or 16.2%, to $1,963,580 in 2010 from $1,690,445 in 2009. Included in these expenses in the first half of 2010 were $135,000 in rent expense, $78,000 in depreciation and leasehold improvements amortization, and $63,000 in legal expense.
Other expenses (income) for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 were $991,928 and $102,831, respectively. Included in these expenses in 2010 were $630,000 in investor relations expense, $238,711 in legal and auditing expenses associated with our pending acquisition and $123,218 in investing banking expense.
Net losses for 2010 and 2009 were $4,540,473 and $3,216,831 respectively.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Due to the operating losses and deficits, our independent auditors in their audit opinion have raised doubts about our ability to continue as a going concern. Despite these historical losses, management believes that it will be able to satisfy ongoing operating expenses. Management has done so to date by raising capital through the sale of the Company’s common stock. It will continue to do so, and/or seek third party financing, until such time as revenues from operations satisfy operating expenses. There can be no assurance that a market for its stock or third party financing will be available, or if available, will be offered on terms that will not adversely impact our shareholders.
As of June 30, 2010, total current assets were $2,042,971 as compared to $1,920,740 on December 31, 2009. The change in total current assets is primarily attributable to a decrease in cash of $471,613 to $546,230 compared to the December 31, 2009 balance of $1,017,843 and an increase in accounts receivable of $313,391 to $1,117,773. The increase in accounts receivable is primarily attributable to the increase in revenue between the two periods. Prepaid expenses and other current assets increased due to purchases of property and equipment and a short-term employee advance repaid in the beginning of the third quarter 2010. Total current liabilities increased $186,562 to $400,852 when compared to the $214,290 balance as of December 31, 2009. The change is attributable to the timing of payments to vendors and tempo rary hires.
As of June 30, 2010, property and equipment were $417,127 after accumulated depreciation.
For the three month period ended June 30, 2010, we raised $2,369,043 from the sale of 9,477,040 shares of our common stock in private offerings.
Critical Accounting Policies
The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. The impact and any associated risks related to these policies on our business operations is discussed throughout “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” where such policies affect reported and expected financial results. For a detailed discussion on the application of these and other accounting policies, see Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies and Related Information, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2009, included in our 2009 Annual Report. There have been no significant changes to our critical accounting policies in the second quarter of 2010.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have not entered into any off-balance sheet arrangements. We do not anticipate entering into any off-balance sheet arrangements during the next 12 months.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not applicable.
ITEM 4T. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) and determined that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The evaluation considered the procedures designed to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal f inancial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
During the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, there was no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(d) and 13d-15(d) under the Exchange Act) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
(c) Inherent Limitations of Disclosure Controls and Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
Because of its inherent limitations, internal controls over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Projections of any evaluation or effectiveness to future periods are subject to risks that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
None
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
There has been no material changes in the risk factors associated with the Company’s operations since the filing of the Company’s Form 10-K which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 2010.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
During the three month period ended June 30, 2010, we sold 9,477,040 shares of our common stock to accredited or sophisticated investors for aggregate gross proceeds of $2,369,043.
During the three month period ended June 30, 2010, there were conversions of 12,375 shares of our Series A preferred stock into 235,125 shares of our common stock. Each holder of the Series A preferred stock may convert each share of preferred stock into nineteen (19) shares of the Company’s common stock at any time.
During this same three month period, we issued 1,000,000 shares of our common stock as bonus payments for services rendered to us by two executives for a total cost of $130,000, using the fair market value price of $0.13 per share.
These securities were issued in transactions that were exempt from registration under Regulation D Rule 506 and/or Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”), as transactions by an issuer not involving a public offering. All of the investors were knowledgeable, sophisticated and had access to comprehensive information about the Company and represented their intention to acquire the securities for investment only and not with a view to distribute or sell the securities. The Company placed legends on the securities stating that the securities were not registered under the Securities Act and set forth the restrictions on their transferability and sale.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None
ITEM 4. (REMOVED AND RESERVED)
Not Applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. | | Exhibit Description |
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| | Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Medical Connections Holdings, Inc. filed with the Florida Secretary of State on June 30, 2010. + |
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| | Certification by the Chief Executive officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.+ |
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| | Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. + |
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| | Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. + |
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| | Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. + |
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+ Filed herewith |
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
| MEDICAL CONNECTIONS HOLDINGS, INC. | |
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Date: August 11, 2010 | By: | /s/ Jeffrey Rosenfeld | |
| | Jeffrey Rosenfeld, | |
| | Chief Executive Officer and Director | |
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In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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Date: August 11, 2010 | By: | /s/ Jeffrey Rosenfeld | |
| | Jeffrey Rosenfeld | |
| | Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer) | |
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