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, 2010 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 31, 2011, 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
We are a healthcare staffing company which provides staffing services for allied professionals and nurses to our clients on a national basis. We provide recruiting and staffing services for permanent and temporary positions, with an option for the clients and candidates to choose the most beneficial working arrangements.
We operate under a holding company structure and currently have one direct wholly-owned operating subsidiary, Medical Connections, Inc., a Florida corporation ("Medical Connections") which was formed in 2002. In December 2005, we acquired control of Webb Mortgage Depot, Inc. ("WMD"), a reporting company and predecessor to the Company which was formed in May 1999, pursuant to a share exchange agreement and changed WMD's name to Medical Connections Holdings, Inc.
Our executive offices are located at 4800 T-Rex Ave., Suite 310, Boca Raton, FL 33431 and our telephone number is 1-800-681-2056.
Executive Overview
We generate revenues primarily from travel contract appointments and permanent placement hires:
● | 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. |
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● | 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. |
For the three months ended March 31, 2011, our revenue was $ $2,030,639, derived primarily from allied travel contacts, and our net loss was $867,423 or $(0.01) per share. Loss from operations was $752,046 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 which was a 38.3% improvement compared to operating results in the first quarter of 2010.
However, due to the operating losses and deficits, our independent auditors have raised doubts about our ability to continue as a going concern in their report on our financial statements for 2010. Despite historical losses, we believe that we will be able to satisfy ongoing operating expenses. We have done so to-date by raising capital through the sale of our common stock. We will continue to do so, and/or consider other alternatives for raising capital, including but not limited to the sale of preferred stock or debt securities and/or seek financing from third party lenders, until such time as revenues from operations satisfy operating expenses. There can be no assurance that we will be able to raise capital, a market for our stock or third-party financing will be available, or if available, will be offered on terms that will not adversely impact our shareholders.
We manage our day-to-day operations by focusing on key metrics such as number of orders placed, gross margins on each contract, number of hours worked and profitability of each contract. We also closely monitor our accounts receivables, to make sure we are within contract payment terms. Sales staff are given specific goals by which their performance is consistently measured.
Our goal is to continue to grow the Company both organically and by acquisition. Organically, we will need to continue to attain new nationwide contracts with healthcare facilities and to locate and place qualified allied and nursing professionals into these facilities. With acquisitions, we will need to locate other allied/nursing staffing companies whose business matches our own in order to successfully integrate operations. Both efforts have challenges associated with them. Organic growth will require us to obtain new contracts and professionals daily and to do so in an economy that remains lackluster. With acquisitions, we will need to locate, purchase, and integrate a similar sized company or companies with a similar business model in order to maximize the accretiveness of the transaction. There can be no assurances that we will be able to implement such plans.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 (“first quarter of 2011”) Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2010 (“first quarter of 2010”)
Revenue for the first quarter of 2011 was $2,030,639, an increase of $602,048, or 42.1%, when compared to $1,428,591 in the first quarter of 2010. The two main components of revenue are contract pointments and permanent placement hires.
Revenue from contract appointments increased $688,162, or 57.4%, to $1,886,678 in the first quarter of 2011 from $1,198,516 in the first quarter of 2010. The increase is reflective of the ongoing operational improvements being made by the Company combined with the gradually improving employment picture for temporary hires.
Revenue from permanent placement decreased $86,113, or 37.4%, to $143,961 for the first quarter of 2011 from $230,074 in the first quarter of 2010. The decrease in permanent placement hires in the first quarter of 2011 was due to the ongoing uncertainty with employers regarding the hiring of permanent employees.
Direct costs associated with contract appointments increased $513,493, or 49.2%, to $1,557,806 in the first quarter of 2011 from $1,044,313 in the first quarter of 2010. These costs represent personnel salaries and benefits, temporary housing and travel costs. The gross profit from contract appointments increased to $328,872 in the first quarter of 2011 from $154,203 in the first quarter of 2010.
Sales and marketing expenses were $47,111 in the first quarter of 2011, a decrease of $23,871, or 33.6%, from $70,982 in the first quarter of 2010. The decrease is due to further reductions in general advertising during the period.
Recruiting salaries and costs decreased $67,548, or 15.4%, to $369,790 in the first quarter of 2011, due to ongoing improvements to recruiter staffing and compensation levels.
Professional and consulting fees decreased $49,599, or 34.1%, to $95,879 in the first quarter of 2011 compared to the comparable period in the prior year due to further reductions in the use of outside services and consultants.
General and administrative expenses decreased $238,477, or 25.1%, to $711,597 in the first quarter of 2011 from $950,074 in the first quarter of 2010. The decrease in the first quarter 2011 was attributable to lower staffing levels in management and the elimination of rent expense for both the lease of the prior office space and the new office space while the build-out of the new office space was being completed.
Non-operating expenses in the first quarter 2011 were $115,377, a decrease of $1,166,904, or 91.0%, when compared to the $1,282,281 in the first quarter of 2010. The decrease in non-operating expense was directly related to the decrease in investor relations expenses, acquisition-related expenses and investment banking fees.
Net losses for first quarters ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010 were $867,423 and $2,501,876, respectively.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of March 31, 2011, total current assets were $2,410,147 as compared to $3,053,532 on December 31, 2010. The decrease in total current assets was attributable to the use of cash for operating activities during the first quarter of 2011. Total current liabilities remained relatively static at $538,039 when compared to the $499,626 balance as of December 31, 2010.
As of March 31, 2011, property and equipment were $579,640 after accumulated depreciation.
For the three month period ended March 31, 2011, we raised $136,780 from the sale of 2,137,430 shares of our common stock in private offerings.
Net cash used in operating activities was $702,670 in the first quarter of 2011 compared to $2.31 million for the same period in 2010. This change principally results from our decreased net loss from operations and lower investor relations expense.
Net cash flow used in investment activities was $2,689 in the first quarter of 2011 compared with $56,004 for the same period in 2010 principally provided from the sale of investment property.
Net cash provided by financing activities in the first quarter of fiscal 2011 was $136,780 compared to $2.17 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2010.
Our corporate headquarters are located at 4800 T-Rex Avenue, Suite 310, Boca Raton, Florida 33431. We operate Medical Connections, Inc. from this office. We lease approximately 10,000 square feet of space with a monthly base rent expense of $14,245. Additionally, operating expenses and taxes are approximately $7,400 per month. Our current lease expires on May 15, 2016.
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 included in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 filed on March 31, 2011 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. There have been no significant changes to our critical accounting policies in the first quarter of 2011.
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 4. 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 financial 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.
See Note 8 — Contingencies in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained in PART I, ITEM I of this Quarterly Report for information about legal proceedings in which we are involved.
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 31, 2011.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
During the three month period ended March 31, 2011, we sold 2,137,430 shares of our common stock to accredited or sophisticated investors for aggregate gross proceeds of $136,780. 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, except as described above. The Company's common stock issued upon conversion of the Series A preferred stock was also issued. 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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31.1 | | Certification by the Chief Executive officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.+ |
31.2 | | Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. + |
32.1 | | Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. + |
32.2 | | Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. + |
+ 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: May 13, 2011 | 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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By: | /s/ Jeffrey Rosenfeld | | By: | /s/ Brian Neill | |
| Jeffrey Rosenfeld, | | | Brian Neill, | |
| Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer) | | | Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial/Accounting Officer) | |
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| Date: May 13, 2011 | | | Date: May 13, 2011 | |
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