UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
____________
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X]
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended October 31, 2009
[ ]
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _________________________ to ____________________
Commission File Number1-8366
POLYDEX PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED |
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) |
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Commonwealth of the Bahamas | None |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) | (I.R.S. Employer |
| Identification No.) |
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421 Comstock Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada | M1L 2H5 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code(416) 755-2231
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report
Indicate by check whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities 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 X No ____
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ____ No ____
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o | Accelerated filer o |
Non-accelerated filer o | Smaller reporting company x |
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes __ No X
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of the issuer’s common shares, as of the latest practicable date.
Common Shares, $.0167 Par Value | 3,072,846 |
(Title of Class) | (Outstanding at November 30, 2009) |
POLYDEX PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I | FINANCIAL INFORMATION | |
Item 1 | CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) | |
| Consolidated Balance Sheets October 31, 2009 (Unaudited) and January 31, 2009 (Audited) | F-1 |
| Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) Three months and nine months ended October 31, 2009 and 2008 (Unaudited) | F-3 |
| Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity Nine months ended October 31, 2009 and 2008 (Unaudited) | F-4 |
| Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Nine months ended October 31, 2009 and 2008 (Unaudited) | F-5 |
| Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) | F-6 |
Item 2 | MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS | 1 |
Item 3 | QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK | 12 |
Item 4 | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES | 14 |
PART II | OTHER INFORMATION | |
Item 1 | LEGAL PROCEEDINGS | 15 |
Item 2 | UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS | 15 |
Item 3 | DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES | 15 |
Item 4 | SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS | 15 |
Item 5 | OTHER INFORMATION | 15 |
Item 6 | EXHIBITS | 16 |
| Signatures and Certifications | 17 |
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains various “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which represent the expectations or beliefs of Polydex Pharmaceuticals Limited (the ‘Company’) concerning future events, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s future growth, results of operations, liquidity and capital resources, expectations of regulatory approvals and the commencement of sales of products. The Company has tried to identify such forward-looking statements by use of words such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “should,” “expects” and similar expressions, but these words are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. The Company cautions that these and similar statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in previously filed periodic reports including reports filed on Forms 10-K and 10-Q are further qualified by various risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements. These factors include, without limitation, changing market conditions, the progress of clinical trials and the results obtained, the establishment of new corporate alliances, the impact of competitive products and pricing, and the timely development, regulatory approval and market acceptance of the Company’s products, as well as the other risks discussed herein, none of which can be assured. The forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as to the date of this report. Except as otherwise required by federal securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or the risk factors described in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or any other reason after the date of this report.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normally recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.
PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).
POLYDEX PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Expressed in United States dollars)
| | | October 31 | | | January 31 | |
| | | 2009 | | | 2009 | |
| | | (Unaudited) | | | (Audited) | |
Assets | | | | | | | |
Current assets: | | | | | | | |
Cash in banks | | $ | 41,719 | | $ | 327,857 | |
Investments available for sale (note 3) | | | 451,030 | | | 381,457 | |
Trade accounts receivable | | | 698,604 | | | 161,858 | |
Inventories | | | | | | | |
Finished goods | | | 876,063 | | | 626,058 | |
Work in progress | | | 95,199 | | | 135,966 | |
Raw materials | | | 335,439 | | | 241,599 | |
| | | 1,306,701 | | | 1,003,623 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 90,286 | | | 106,221 | |
Total current assets | | | 2,588,340 | | | 1,981,016 | |
Property, plant and equipment, net | | | 4,321,922 | | | 4,057,959 | |
Patents and intangible assets, net | | | 31,441 | | | 37,471 | |
Due from estate of former shareholder | | | 257,470 | | | 257,470 | |
| | $ | 7,199,173 | | $ | 6,333,916 | |
See accompanying notes.
F-1
POLYDEX PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Expressed in United States dollars)
| | | | | | |
| | October 31 | | | January 31 | |
| | 2009 | | | 2009 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | (Audited) | |
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | | | | | | |
Current liabilities: | | | | | | |
Bank indebtedness | $ | 207,967 | | $ | -- | |
Accounts payable | | 734,661 | | | 150,965 | |
Accrued liabilities | | 435,393 | | | 296,538 | |
Customer deposits | | 92,932 | | | 92,932 | |
Current portion of long-term debt | | 41,649 | | | 35,336 | |
Current portion of capital lease obligations | | 4,705 | | | 15,299 | |
Current portion of due to shareholder | | 30,000 | | | 30,000 | |
Total current liabilities | | 1,547,307 | | | 621,070 | |
Long-term debt | | 298,708 | | | 291,305 | |
Capital lease obligations | | 20,136 | | | 20,902 | |
Due to shareholder | | 554,458 | | | 578,316 | |
| | 873,302 | | | 890,523 | |
Total liabilities | | 2,420,609 | | | 1,511,593 | |
Going concern (note 1) | | | | | | |
Shareholders' equity: | | | | | | |
Capital stock | | | | | | |
Authorized: | | | | | | |
100,000 Class A preferred shares of $0.10 each | | | | | | |
899,400 Class B preferred shares of $0.0167 each | | | | | | |
10,000,000 common shares of $0.0167 each | | | | | | |
Issued and outstanding: | | | | | | |
899,400 Class B preferred shares (January 31, 2009 - 899,400) | | 15,010 | | | 15,010 | |
3,072,846 common shares (January 31, 2009 - 3,072,846) | | 51,185 | | | 51,185 | |
Contributed surplus | | 23,527,576 | | | 23,527,576 | |
Deficit | | (20,144,785 | ) | | (19,370,714 | ) |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | | 1,329,578 | | | 599,266 | |
| | 4,778,564 | | | 4,822,323 | |
; | $ | 7,199,173 | | $ | 6,333,916 | |
| | | | | | |
See accompanying notes. | | | | | | |
F-2
POLYDEX PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(Expressed in United States dollars)
| | Three Months | | | Three Months | | | Nine Months | | | Nine Months | |
| | Ended | | | Ended | | | Ended | | | Ended | |
| | October 31 | | | October 31 | | | October 31 | | | October 31 | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | (Unaudited) | | | (Unaudited) | | | (Unaudited) | |
Sales | | 1,153,776 | | | 1,373,963 | | | 3,416,736 | | | 3,890,452 | |
Cost of goods sold | | 1,076,250 | | | 1,574,676 | | | 3,331,095 | | | 3,635,263 | |
Gross profit (loss) | | 77,526 | | | (200,713 | ) | | 85,641 | | | 255,189 | |
Expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | |
General and administrative | | 245,517 | | | 247,503 | | | 674,120 | | | 786,811 | |
Selling and promotion | | 13,928 | | | 19,204 | | | 41,354 | | | 51,141 | |
Interest expense,net | | 13,808 | | | 17,401 | | | 41,002 | | | 52,404 | |
Depreciation | | 3,888 | | | 9,089 | | | 14,421 | | | 27,351 | |
Research and development | | 1,140 | | | 4,474 | | | 3,460 | | | 32,521 | |
Foreign exchange loss (gain) | | 17,824 | | | (72,648 | ) | | 91,672 | | | (80,735 | ) |
Interest and other expense (income) | | (2,137 | ) | | (8,899 | ) | | (6,317 | ) | | (2,310 | ) |
Total expenses | | 293,968 | | | 216,124 | | | 859,712 | | | 867,183 | |
Loss before income taxes | | (216,442 | ) | | (416,837 | ) | | (774,071 | ) | | (611,994 | ) |
Provision (recovery) of income taxes | | - | | | 1,843 | | | - | | | (55,298 | ) |
Net loss for the period | | (216,442 | ) | | (418,680 | ) | | (774,071 | ) | | (556,696 | ) |
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments available for sale | | 4,664 | | | (2,414 | ) | | 11,509 | | | 22,431 | |
Currency translation adjustment | | (25,524 | ) | | (1,092,741 | ) | | 718,803 | | | (1,245,454 | ) |
Comprehensive loss for the period | | (237,302 | ) | | (1,513,835 | ) | | (43,759 | ) | | (1,779,719 | ) |
Per share information: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loss per common share: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | (0.07 | ) | | (0.14 | ) | | (0.25 | ) | | (0.18 | ) |
Diluted | | (0.07 | ) | | (0.14 | ) | | (0.25 | ) | | (0.18 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Weighted average number of common shares used in | | | | | | | | | | | | |
computing net loss per share for the period: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | 3,072,846 | | | 3,072,846 | | | 3,072,846 | | | 3,072,846 | |
Diluted | | 3,072,846 | | | 3,072,846 | | | 3,072,846 | | | 3,072,846 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
F-3
POLYDEX PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity | | | | | | |
(Expressed in United States dollars) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | Nine Months | | | Nine Months | |
| | Ended | | | Ended | |
| | October 31 | | | October 31 | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | (Unaudited) | |
Preferred Shares: | | | | | | |
Balance, beginning and end of period | $ | 15,010 | | $ | 15,010 | |
Common Shares: | | | | | | |
Balance, beginning and end of period | $ | 51,185 | | $ | 51,185 | |
Contributed Surplus: | | | | | | |
Balance, beginning and end of period | $ | 23,527,576 | | $ | 23,499,154 | |
Deficit: | | | | | | |
Balance, beginning of period | $ | (19,370,714 | ) | $ | (17,779,244 | ) |
Net loss for the period | | (774,071 | ) | | (556,696 | ) |
Balance, end of period | $ | (20,144,785 | ) | $ | (18,335,940 | ) |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income: | | | | | | |
Balance, beginning of period | $ | 599,266 | | $ | 1,898,161 | |
Unrealized gain on investments available for sale | | 11,509 | | | 22,431 | |
Currency translation adjustment for the period | | 718,803 | | | (1,245,454 | ) |
Balance, end of period | $ | 1,329,578 | | $ | 675,138 | |
| | | | | | |
See accompanying notes. | | | | | | |
F-4
POLYDEX PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Expressed in United States dollars)
| Nine Months | Nine Months |
| Ended | Ended |
| October 31 | October 31 |
| 2009 | 2008 |
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) |
Cash provided by (used in): | | |
Operating activities: | | |
Net loss for the period | (774,071) | (556,696) |
Add (deduct) items not affecting cash: | | |
Depreciation and amortization | 324,830 | 433,849 |
Interest on shareholder loan | - | (15,063) |
Loss on investments available for sale | - | 31,644 |
Loss on foreign exchange contract | - | 26,097 |
Net change in non-cash working capital balances related to operations | 148 | (721,993) |
Cash used in operating activities | (449,093) | (802,162) |
Investing activities: | | |
Additions to property, plant and equipment | (52,110) | (80,163) |
Decrease in due from shareholder | - | 16,500 |
Proceeds (acquisition) of investments available for sale | (7,114) | 382,407 |
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (59,224) | 318,744 |
Financing activities: | | |
Repayment of long-term debt | (28,681) | (29,470) |
Repayment of capital lease obligations | (15,518) | (3,892) |
Decrease in due to shareholder | (23,858) | (40,130) |
Increase in bank indebtedness | 207,967 | 157,742 |
Cash provided by financing activities | 139,910 | 84,250 |
Effect of exchange rate changes | 82,269 | (55,774) |
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (286,138) | (454,942) |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year | 327,857 | 468,570 |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year | 41,719 | 13,628 |
Cash and cash equivalents is comprised of the following: | | |
Cash | 41,719 | 13,628 |
| | |
See accompanying notes. | | |
F-5
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
1. Basis of Presentation:
The information contained in the interim consolidated financial statements is condensed from that which would appear in annual consolidated financial statements. The interim consolidated financial statements included herein should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements, and notes thereto, and other financial information contained in the 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2009 as filed by Polydex Pharmaceuticals Limited (the “Company”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements as of October 31, 2009 and 2008 include all normal recurring adjustments which management considers necessary for a fair presentation. The results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire fiscal year. The interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts and transactions of the Company and its majority owned subsidiaries in which the Company has equal to or more than a 50% ownership interest and exercises control.
Management has reviewed sugsequent events, and there were no material subsequent events since December 11, 2009 that would require recogntion or note disclosures in these financial statements.
Going Concern
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on going concern basis which assumes that the Company will be able to realize assets and discharge liabilities in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future, For the fiscal year ended January 31, 2009, the Company generated a consolidated net loss of $1,591,470 (October 31, 2009-$774,071; January 31, 2008-$885,211) and realized a negative cash flow from operating activities of $251,128 (October 31, 2009-$449,093; January 31, 2008-$297,899). There was an accumulated deficit of $19,370,714 (October 31, 2009-$20,144,785; January 31, 2008 - $17,779,244) The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary Dextran Products Limited, was also in violation of its debt service loan covenant related to the bank term loan of $324,893 (Cdn$398,481) (October 31, 2009-$338,608; Cdn$366,340), on which the Company subsequently received a waiver from its bank. The Company had positive working capital of $1,359,946 as at January 31, 2009 (October 31, 2009-$1,041,033; January 31, 2008 - $2,403,042).
Management has undertaken the following initiatives that it believes will be instrumental in leading to more profitable operations:
- Continued close monitoring of direct cost areas, including raw material pricing, and tight control of plant hours of work.
- Increased focus on productivity related to plant operations
- Cost monitoring relating to administrative and overhead expenses, including administrative wages, insurance, and reporting costs.
- Increased efforts to reduce exposure to negative foreign exchange fluctuations.
The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is in doubt as it is dependent on the ability of the Company to attain profitable operations, enabling it to meet the Company’s liabilities as they become due and the realization of its business plans. The outcome of these matters is primarily dependent on factors outside the Company’s control and cannot be predicted at this time. Should the above expectations fail to occur or not achieve the levels required to meet the Company’s profitability and liquidity requirements, management will seek other sources of investment from new or existing investors, creditors and customers.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which assumes that the Company will be able to realize assets and discharge liabilities in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future. These financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability or classification of assets or the amounts or classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
2. Significant Accounting Policies:
Basis of consolidation
The interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.
Use of estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the interim consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash and short-term deposits with maturities of less than three months at the date of purchase.
Inventories
Inventories of raw materials are stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value, cost being determined on a first-in, first-out basis. Work-in-process and finished goods are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value, and include the cost of raw materials, direct labor and fixed and variable overhead expenses.
Investments available for sale
Investments available for sale consist of medium-term fixed income instruments, trust income funds, and mutual funds, and are stated at fair market value based on quoted market prices. Interest income is included in other income in the consolidated statement of operations as it is earned. Changes in market values during the holding period are reported as unrealized gain (loss) on investments available for sale and are included in other comprehensive income (loss). Realized gains (losses) are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on a specific item basis when the security is sold or matured.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Property, plant and equipment and patents and intangible assets
Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
Buildings 15 years
Machinery and equipment 3 to 10 years
Patents and intangible assets are recorded at cost and are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives of ten years. Intangible assets consist of intellectual property, government licenses and government license applications.
Useful life is the period over which the asset is expected to contribute to the Company’s future cash flows. The Company reviews the recoverability of its long-lived assets when events or changes in circumstances occur that indicate that the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable. The assessment of possible impairment is based on the Company’s ability to recover the carrying value of the asset from the expected future pre-tax cash flows of the related operations. If these cash flows are less than the carrying value of such asset, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between estimated fair value and carrying value.
Costs related to plant refurbishments and equipment upgrades that represent improvements to existing facilities are capitalized. Costs related to repair and maintenance of buildings and equipment are expensed. The Company has no major planned maintenance activity.
Revenue recognition
Revenue results from sales of bulk manufactured products. Revenue is recognized when title and risk of ownership of products pass to the customer. Title and risk of ownership pass to the customer pursuant to the applicable sales contract, either upon shipment of product or upon receipt by the customer.
Product sold in bulk quantities is tested, prior to release for shipment, to ensure that it meets customer specifications, and in many cases, customers receive samples for their own testing. Approval is obtained from the customer prior to shipping. Further purchases by a customer of a bulk product with the same specifications do not require approvals. Returns of bulk product are rare and generally are not accepted.
Shipping and handling costs
Shipping and handling costs incurred by the Company for shipment of products to customers are included in cost of goods sold.
Research and development
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and are stated net of investment tax credits earned.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Foreign currency translation
The functional currency of the Company’s Canadian operations has been determined to be the Canadian dollar. All asset and liability accounts of the Company except capital stock have been translated into United States dollars using the current exchange rates at the interim consolidated balance sheet dates. Capital stock is recorded at historical rates. Revenue and expense items are translated using the average exchange rates for the period. The resulting gains and losses have been reported separately as accumulated other comprehensive income within shareholders’ equity.
Stock options
The Company follows Statement of FASB ASC Topic 718 “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation”, according to which compensation expense is recognized on the date of grant, based on the fair value of the options granted.
Foreign exchange contracts
From time to time, the Company enters into forward exchange contracts to mitigate its foreign currency exposure. The Company classifies derivative instruments such as forward exchange contracts, as held-for-trading, and the unrealized gains or losses on these contracts are recorded in the income statement.
Earnings (loss) per common share
Basic earnings (loss) per common share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding of 3,072,846 for the three months ended October 31, 2009 (2008 - 3,072,846). Diluted earnings (loss) per common share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding adjusted for the incremental shares, using the treasury stock method, attributed to outstanding options to purchase common stock. Incremental shares of nil at October 31, 2009 and October 31, 2008 were used in the calculation of diluted earnings (loss) per common share, as their effect was anti-dilutive. Options to purchase common shares of nil were included in the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per common share as at October 31, 2009. Options to purchase common shares of nil at October 31, 2008 were included in the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per common share.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
3. Investments Available for Sale:
Investments available for sale consist of the following:
| | October 31 | | | January 31 | |
| | 2009 | | | 2009 | |
| | | | | | |
Canadian short-term fixed income fund | $ | 245,429 | | $ | 205,934 | |
Global fixed income bond fund | $ | 205,601 | | $ | 175,523 | |
| $ | 451,030 | | $ | 381,457 | |
Canadian short-term fixed income bond fund is currently yielding 2.74% . The Global fixed income bond fund is currently yielding approximately 2.41% . Investments available for sale are stated at fair market value, based on quoted market prices. An unrealized gain of $11,509 has been included in accumulated other comprehensive income.
4. Commitments and Contingencies:
There are no material commitments or contingencies as at October 31, 2009. Subsequent to July 31, 2008, the Company installed a replacement copying system, and committed to 22 quarterly payments of Cdn $ 1,998 each.
5. Stock-based Employee Compensation:
The Company maintains an incentive share option plan for management personnel for options to purchase up to 954,950 common shares. The Company also issues options to certain consultants for services provided to the Company.
All options granted have terms of five years and vest immediately. At October 31, 2009, the Company had 138,761 options outstanding at exercise prices ranging from $0.79 to $10.01 and a weighted average exercise price of $1.53. The options, which are immediately exercisable and expire on dates between January 31, 2010 and January 31, 2014, entitle the holder of an option to acquire one common share of the Company.
The Company uses the fair value method in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718 to account for awards of stock-based employee compensation. No stock-based employee compensation expense was recorded during the period from February 1, 2009 to October 31, 2009, because there were no options granted during this period. Similarly, no stock-based employee compensation expense was recorded during the period from February 1, 2009 to October 31, 2009, because there were no options granted during that period.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
6. Segmented Information:
| | Nine Months | | | Nine Months | |
| | Ended | | | Ended | |
| | October 31, | | | October 31, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
| | | | | | |
Total revenue by significant customer: | | | | | | |
Customer A | $ | 808,151 | | $ | 746,620 | |
Customer B | $ | 805,615 | | $ | 735,078 | |
Customer C | $ | 352,078 | | $ | 674,550 | |
Customer D | $ | 220,160 | | $ | --- | |
Customer E | $ | 68,350 | | $ | 53,960 | |
Customer F | $ | --- | | $ | --- | |
| $ | 2,254,354 | | $ | 2,210,208 | |
| | Nine Months | | | Nine Months | |
| | Ended | | | Ended | |
| | October 31, | | | October 31, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
| | | | | | |
Sales by geographic destination: | | | | | | |
Europe | $ | 1,116,438 | | $ | 1,040,771 | |
Canada | $ | 829,630 | | $ | 767,592 | |
United States | $ | 693,329 | | $ | 1,329,247 | |
Pacific Rim | $ | 408,115 | | $ | 354,510 | |
Other | $ | 369,224 | | $ | 398,332 | |
| $ | 3,416,736 | | $ | 3,890,452 | |
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The Company’s fiscal year ends on January 31st of each year. In this report, fiscal year 2010 refers to the Company’s fiscal year ended January 31, 2010. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the October 31, 2009 interim consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this report. Operating results for the nine months ended October 31, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2010. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2009. The Company’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles. All amounts are in United States dollars, unless otherwise denoted.
Overview
The Company is engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of biotechnology-based products for the human pharmaceutical market, and also manufactures bulk pharmaceutical intermediates for the worldwide veterinary pharmaceutical industry. The Company conducts its business operations through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Dextran Products and Chemdex, Inc.
The manufacture and sale of bulk quantities of dextran and derivative products for sale to large pharmaceutical companies throughout the world is conducted through Dextran Products in Canada, and Chemdex in the United States. On March 4,2004, Chemdex entered into a supply agreement with Sparhawk to supply ferric hydroxide and hydrogenated dextran solution to Sparhawk on an exclusive basis in the United States for 10 years.
Management Objectives for Fiscal 2010.
In fiscal year 2010, management is continuing to focus on the core products of Dextran Products that have historically been the backbone of the Company. Opportunities to increase distribution chains for existing Dextran products in overseas markets continue to be explored by management. New customers have also been identified in Europe. Expanding current market opportunities and the potential for new market penetration led management to make plant refurbishments and the expansion of production capacity a priority with respect to the Company’s manufacturing operations located in Toronto.The first step has been construction of new drying facilities to produce increased quantities of higher quality product. These products have traditionally generated higher margins. Production of product utilizing this new equipment is planned following the completion of validation and the receipt of orders.
Research and development of the Company’s human pharmaceutical products is coordinated at Dextran Products. Ushercell is a high molecular weight Cellulose Sulphate that was envisioned for topical vaginal use primarily in the prevention of unplanned pregnancies, as well as the transmission of AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. Further work in this area has been suspended pending a final investigative report which is expected during fiscal year 2010. The Company never received any financial gain from this project, and as a result, there is no immediate or direct effect on sales or revenues.
The Company’s profitability for the third quarter and the year to date was negatively impacted by a sales mix that did not include expected shipments of powdered product, which provides higher gross margin than its liquid products. Lowered powder sales were also a contributing factor that led to the large writedown of work in progress that occurred in the second quarter of fiscal year 2010. Management has devoted effort to improve the profitability of liquid product, and recent improvements to production processes are already showing positive results. Management has also taken steps to reduce the effect of negative currency changes on the Company’s profitability, which should also be evident going forward. This is a difficult area which is not always well received by our customers, but management will continue to pursue this wherever possible.
Results of Operations
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| | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | Variance | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | Variance | |
Net loss | $ | (216,442 | ) | $ | (418,680 | ) |
| 48% |
| $ | (774,071 | ) | $ | (556,696 | ) |
| (39)% | |
Loss per Share | $ | (0.07 | ) | $ | (0.14 | ) |
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| $ | (0.25 | ) | $ | (0.18 | ) |
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The reduction in the net loss for the third quarter of fiscal year 2010, as compared to the third quarter of fiscal year 2009, is primarily a result of improved gross margins. The increased loss in the year to date of fiscal year 2010 as compared to 2009 is due primarily to the decrease in sales and gross margin, as mentioned below.
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| | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | Variance | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | Variance | |
Sales | $ | 1,153,776 |
| $ | 1,373,963 |
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| (16)% | | $ | 3,416,736 |
| $ | 3,890,452 |
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Sales for the third quarter and year to date of fiscal year 2010 decreased primarily as a result of lower sales through our United States subsidiary, Chemdex, Inc. Overall year to date sales, including those through Chemdex, Inc., are lower than prior years due to decreased demand from customers affected by the depressed hog markets, and the general slowdown in the world economy.
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| | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | Variance | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | Variance | |
Gross profit | $ | 77,526 |
| $ | (200,713 | ) |
| 139% |
| $ | 85,641 |
| $ | 255,189 |
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| (66 | )% |
Percentage of sales |
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| 2.5% |
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| 6.6% |
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The significant increase in gross margin for the third quarter of fiscal year 2010 is primarily due to production related factors that occurred in the third quarter of fiscal year 2009, including an equipment breakdown that resulted in the loss of an expensive raw material, the reworking of a number of batches of powdered product, and the write off of unsatisfactory product, all of which adversely affected gross profit in that quarter. These problems did not occur in the third quarter of fiscal year 2010. However the lower gross profit in the year to date of fiscal year 2010 compared to the year to date of fiscal year 2009 is primarily attributable to several factors. First, though overall sales declined 12%, the most significant decline has been in the sales of powdered product, which have much higher margins than our liquid products. Second, in the second quarter of fiscal year 2010, the Company experienced a large writedown of work in progress inventory that had reached its expiry date.
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| | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | Variance | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | Variance | |
Selling, promotion,general andadministrative expenses | $ | 259,445 | | $ | 266,707 | | | (3 | )% | $ | 715,474 | | $ | 837,952 | | | (15 | )% |
The decrease during the third quarter and year to date of fiscal year 2010 in selling, promotion, general and administrative expenses is primarily due to a general decrease in the expenses of the Company, as well as the reduction in value of the Canadian dollar experienced in the year to date of fiscal year 2009. These reductions included legal, insurance, consulting and reporting costs, and are a result of the continued focus by management to minimize these costs.
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| | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | Variance | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | Variance | |
Research and developmentexpenditures | $ | 1,140 | | $ | 4,474 | | | (75 | )% | $ | 3,460 | | $ | 32,521 | | | (89 | )% |
Research and development expenditures continue to be reduced throughout the third quarter and year to date of fiscal year 2010 compared to the same periods for fiscal year 2009, as a result of the cessation of activities related to the Phase III clinical trials for Ushercell announced in January 2007. Included in the research and development expenditures for the nine months of fiscal year 2009 are legal expenses related to maintaining protection for the Company’s various existing patents.
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Depreciation andamortization expense | $ | 104,190 | | $ | 130,279 | | | (20 | )% | $ | 324,830 | | $ | 433,849 | | | (25 | )% |
The decrease in depreciation and amortization expense is a result of several factors. First, capital expenditures decreased in the third quarter and year to date of fiscal year 2010 compared to the third quarter and year to date of fiscal year 2009. Second, the impairment write down that occurred in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2009 resulted in lowered values for the Company’s plant and equipment, which in turn has decreased ongoing depreciation charges. Third, lower depreciation also resulted from the decreased value of the Canadian dollar during fiscal year 2010. Significant asset acquisitions related to the plant refurbishment have not been put into service and are therefore not yet being depreciated.
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Interest Expense | $ | 13,808 | | $ | 17,401 | | | (21 | )% | $ | 41,002 | | $ | 52,404 | | | (22 | )% |
Interest expense for the third quarter and year to date of fiscal year 2010 decreased from the comparative amounts for the third quarter and year to date of fiscal year 2009 primarily due to the lower interest rates incurred on the shareholder loan, as well as the decreasing balances due on the long term debt.
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Foreign exchange(gain) loss | $ | 17,824 |
| $ | (72,648 | ) |
| 125% |
| $ | 91,672 |
| $ | (80,735 | ) |
| 214% |
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The foreign exchange loss for the third quarter and year to date of fiscal year 2010 compared to the gain for the third quarter and year to date of fiscal year 2009 was due to the decrease in value of the Canadian dollar compared to the United States dollar during the period.
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Interest and otherincome | $ | (2,137 | ) | $ | (8,899 | ) |
| (76 | )% | $ | (6,317 | ) | $ | (2,310 | ) |
| 173% |
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The loss in interest and other income in the third quarter of fiscal year 2010 is primarily due to the increase in value of the US dollar compared to the Canadian dollar during this period. A decrease in the value of the Canadian dollar, compared to the United States dollar, translates to a lesser amount being shown in these financial statements. The decrease in interest and other income in the year to date of fiscal year 2010 compared to the year to date of fiscal year 2009 is due to the increased value of the US dollar compared to the Canadian dollar throughout this period as mentioned above, as well as the reduction in the investments available for sale that occurred during the year to date of fiscal year 2009.
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Provision for(recovery of) incometaxes | | --- | | | 1,843 | | | 100% | | | --- | | $ | (55,298 | ) | | 100% | |
The tax recovery for the year to date of fiscal year 2009 resulted from the reversal of the deferred tax provision previously carried as an “other liability” on the balance sheet, and which was no longer required due to the availability of the Company’s carryforward of unused tax losses, and tax credits arising from unused research and development expenditures. The tax provision for the third quarter of fiscal year 2009 was due to tax payments related to Chemdex. The Canadian operations continue to have significant research and development tax pools to offset current taxes payable.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of October 31, 2009, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $41,719, compared to cash and cash equivalents of $327,857 at January 31, 2009, and $13,628 at October 31, 2008. In the third quarter of fiscal year 2010 the Company utilized cash of $94,884 in its operating activities, compared to $53,967 for the third quarter of fiscal year 2009. The decrease in cash from operations during the third quarter of fiscal year 2009 was due to the loss from operations during the period. Depreciation continues to be a large non-cash expense of the Company.
The Company’s working capital decreased to $1,041,033 and a working capital ratio of 1.67 to 1 as of October 31, 2009, compared to $1,359,946 and 3.19 to 1 as of January 31, 2009.
As of October 31, 2009, the Company had accounts receivable of $698,604 and inventory of $1,306,701, compared to $161,858 and $1,003,623 respectively at January 31, 2009 and $887,476 and $1,401,630 respectively at October 31, 2008. The increase in accounts receivable and inventory is due to the very low amount of receivables and inventory as at January 31, 2009 that resulted from the plant shutdown in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2009 and the timing of customer payments.
At October 31, 2009, the Company had accounts payable of $734,661 compared to $150,965 at January 31, 2008 and $375,304 at October 31, 2007. The increase in accounts payable was due to the very low amount of payables as at January 31, 2009, which was also due to the plant shutdown in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2009 and the timing of supplier payments.
During the third quarter of fiscal year 2009, capital expenditures totaled $8,886 as compared to $52,250 in the third quarter of fiscal year 2009. It is management’s intention to maintain a minimal level of capital expenditures to the extent possible.
The change in accumulated other comprehensive income of the Company is primarily attributable to the currency translation adjustment of Dextran Products. Dextran Products’ functional currency is the Canadian dollar, which has depreciated compared to the United States dollar during the third quarter of fiscal year 2010. This currency translation adjustment arises from the translation of Dextran Products’ financial statements to U.S. dollars.
Dextran Products has a Cdn. $250,000 (U.S. $231,075) operating line of credit, of which Cdn. $225,000 (U.S.$207,967) was utilized at October 31, 2009, and nil January 31, 2009. This line of credit bears interest at the Canadian banks’ prime lending rate at plus 1.00% (October 31, 2009 – 3.25%; October 31, 2008 – 5.00%; January 31, 2009 – 4.00%) . The line of credit is used periodically by the Company to cover temporary short-term Canadian dollar cash needs. For these short-term cash needs, the interest expense on the credit line is typically less than the transaction costs incurred in selling investments. In May 2006 a fixed rate term loan of Cdn. $500,000 (U.S. $442,713) was obtained to fund capital purchases. The interest rate is 6.95% until 2011. Bank indebtedness is collateralized by a general security agreement over the Company’s assets and a collateral mortgage of Cdn. $500,000 on the Dextran Products building in Toronto.
The increase in long-term debt from January 31, 2009 is due to the increase in the value of the Canadian dollar. Repayments during the period have actually decreased long-term debt and capital leases in accordance with their repayment terms.
Changes in the relative values of the Canadian dollar and the United States dollar occur from time to time and may, in certain instances, materially affect the Company’s results of operations.
Related Party Transactions
In August 1997, the Company loaned the late Thomas C. Usher, its Vice-Chairman, Director of Research and Development, a member of its Board of Directors and the beneficial owner of greater than 5% of the outstanding common shares of the Company, $691,500 at an interest rate equal to the prime rate of Toronto Dominion Bank plus 1.50% (the “Loan”). The Loan was used to partially fund a $1,000,000 payment to the State of Florida in order to allow Thomas C. Usher to regain possession of 430,000 Common Shares of the Company then held by the State as collateral security relating to the liquidation of insurance companies formerly owned by Thomas C. Usher. Repayment of the Loan is accomplished by periodic payments and, in the past, bonus payments, if any, granted to Thomas C. Usher as an employee of the Company. The amount outstanding under the Loan as of October 31, 2009 was $310,534, as compared to $299,716 at January 31, 2009, including accrued interest. The Company has taken a cumulative provision of $334,308 against accrued interest on this loan at October 31, 2009 ($323,490 as at January 31, 2009). Obligations with respect to the Loan transferred to the estate of Thomas C. Usher upon his death in February 2005.
In August 1999, Thomas C. Usher personally assumed all of the assets and liabilities of Novadex Corp., including the balance of receivables (the “Receivables”) due to the Company from Novadex Corp. The Receivables have no specific repayment terms. The total outstanding amount of the Receivables as of October 31, 2009 and January 31, 2009 was $31,244. The Company continues to be obligated to make royalty payments to Mr. Usher’s estate pursuant to intellectual property license agreements, and intends to continue to offset such payments against the Receivables. Thomas C. Usher also owed $250,000 to a subsidiary of the Company, Novadex International Limited, as of October 31, 2009, pursuant to a non-interest bearing loan with no specific repayment terms. The outstanding amount of this loan has not changed from January 31, 2009. The amounts continue to remain owing from the estate of Thomas C. Usher, upon his death on February 26, 2005.
As of October 31, 2009, Thomas C. Usher, now through his estate, had pledged 243,263 common shares of the Company as security for these amounts owing to the Company. These common shares had a market value of $85,575 at October 31, 2009, based on the closing price of the Company’s common shares as quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board on October 31, 2009. The Company intends to continue to hold the remaining pledged assets as collateral until the amounts owing discussed above are repaid.
The Company had a commitment to pay an amount equal to one year’s salary, $110,000, to Thomas C. Usher’s estate. The amount owing on this commitment as at October 31, 2009 is $35,703.
The Company also has an outstanding loan payable to Ruth Usher, a former director and the widow of Thomas C. Usher. The amount due from the Company pursuant to this loan decreased to $584,434 at October 31, 2009 from $608,293 at January 31, 2009 due to monthly payments by the Company, less interest charges.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Critical Accounting Policies
The Company’s interim consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, applied on a consistent basis. The critical accounting policies include the use of estimates of allowance for doubtful accounts, the useful lives of assets and the realizability of deferred tax assets, and are described in more detail in Note 2 to the interim consolidated financial statements and below.
Management is required to make estimates and assumptions, in preparing the consolidated financial statements, that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the periods. The actual results could differ from these estimates. Significant estimates made by management include the calculation of reserves for uncollectible accounts, inventory allowances, useful lives of long-lived assets and the realizability of deferred tax assets.
Revenue Recognition
All of the Company’s revenue is from sales of bulk manufactured products and is recognized when title and risk of ownership of products pass to the customer. Title and risk of ownership pass to the customer pursuant to the applicable sales contract, either upon shipment of product or upon receipt by the customer. Since returns are rare and generally not accepted, management has not made provision for returns. In addition, product sold in bulk quantities is tested, prior to release for shipment, to ensure that it meets customer specifications, and in many cases, customers receive samples for their own testing. Approval is obtained from the customer prior to shipping.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Accounts receivable are stated net of allowances for doubtful accounts. Allowances for doubtful accounts are determined by each reporting unit on a specific item basis. Management reviews the creditworthiness of individual customers and past payment history to determine the allowance for doubtful accounts. Since the majority of sales at Dextran Products are export, Dextran Products maintains credit insurance through a crown corporation which is supported by the Canadian government, for the majority of its customers’ receivables. There has been no allowance for doubtful accounts during the past two fiscal years.
Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation or amortization computed using the straight-line method based on their estimated useful lives ranging from three to fifteen years. Useful life is the period over which the asset is expected to contribute to the Company’s future cash flows. A significant change in estimated useful lives could have a material impact on the results of operations. The Company reviews the recoverability of its long-lived assets, including buildings, equipment and other intangible assets, when events or changes in circumstances occur that indicate that the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable. The assessment of possible impairment is based on the Company’s ability to recoverthe carrying value of the asset from the expected future pre-tax cash flows (undiscounted andwithout interest charges) of the related operations. If these cash flows are less than thecarrying value of such asset, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference betweenestimated fair value and carrying value. The measurement of impairment requires management tomake estimates of these cash flows related to long-lived assets as well as other fair valuedeterminations.
Deferred Tax Assets
The Company has recorded a valuation allowance on deferred tax assets where there is uncertainty as to the ultimate realization of the future tax deduction. Dextran Products has incurred capital losses, which are only deductible against capital gains. It is not certain that Dextran Products will realize capital gains in the future to use these Canadian capital loss deductions.
Changes in Accounting Policies
No changes in accounting principles or their application have been implemented in the reporting period that would have a material effect on reported income.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Exchange Rate Sensitivity
The Company’s operations consist primarily of manufacturing activities located in Toronto, Canada. The Company’s products are sold in North America, Europe and the Pacific Rim.
While the majority of the sales of Dextran Products, the Company’s Canadian operation, are denominated in U.S. dollars, the majority of its expenses are incurred in Canadian dollars. The majority of the assets and liabilities of Dextran Products are denominated in Canadian dollars prior to the currency translation adjustment necessary for preparation of the consolidated financial statements of the Company contained in this report. When the Canadian dollar rises in value relative to the U.S. dollar, the carrying value of the assets and liabilities of Dextran Products as stated in U.S. dollars increases. A rise in the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar also results in a decrease in gross margins and net income of Dextran Products. Dextran Products also experiences a foreign exchange loss when the Canadian dollar rises in relation to the U.S. dollar because it has a net asset exposure to the U.S. dollar resulting from accounts receivables denominated in United States dollars exceeding U.S. dollar denominated accounts payable and customer deposits. Similarly, a decline in the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar results in a foreign exchange gain and increased gross margins and net income at Dextran Products.
Management monitors currency fluctuations and endeavors to ensure that an acceptable margin level at Dextran Products is maintained. Management has the ability, to some extent, to adjust sales prices to maintain an acceptable margin level.
The following table presents information about the Company’s financial instruments other than accounts receivable that are sensitive to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. All financial instruments are held for other than trading purposes. The table presents principal cash flows and related weighted average interest rates by expected maturity dates.
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| | 10/31/10 | | | 10/31/11 | | | 10/31/12 | | | 10/31/13 | | | 10/31/14 | | | Thereafter | | | Total | | | Value | |
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Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Short-term investments: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fixed rate ($Cdn) | | 439,689 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 439,689 | | | 451,029 | |
Average interest rate | | 2.58% | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 2.58% | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-term debt: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fixed rate ($Cdn) | | 45,190 | | | 48,700 | | | 52,446 | | | 56,492 | | | 54,983 | | | 92,027 | | | 349,839 | | | 322,143 | |
Average interest rate | | 9.16% | | | 9.16% | | | 9.17% | | | 9.18% | | | 9.105% | | | 9.00% | | | 9.12% | | | | |
Interest Rate Sensitivity
The Company has interest earning assets consisting of investment grade short-term instruments. A significant portion of the Company’s debt is at fixed rates. The variable rate debt represents the shareholder loan payable, which is partially offset by the shareholder loan receivable. Both of these financial instruments carry the same interest rate. As such, the Company has a reduced level of risk exposure to changes in interest rates.
The following table presents information about the Company’s financial instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest rates. All financial instruments are held for other than trading purposes. The table presents principal cash flows and related weighted average interest rates by expected maturity dates.
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| | 10/31/10 | | | 10/31/11 | | | 10/31/12 | | | 10/31/13 | | | 10/31/14 | | | Thereafter | | | Total | | | Value | |
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Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Short-term investments: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fixed rate ($Cdn) | | 439,689 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 439,689 | | | 451,029 | |
Average interest rate | | 2.58% | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 2.58% | | | | |
Notes receivable: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Variable rate ($US) | | 22,813 | | | 22,508 | | | 23,578 | | | 24,698 | | | 25,871 | | | 187,378 | | | 306,845 | | | 306,845 | |
Average interest rate | | 4.75% | | | 4.75% | | | 4.75% | | | 4.75% | | | 4.75% | | | 4.75% | | | 4.75% | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-term debt: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fixed rate ($Cdn) | | 45,190 | | | 48,700 | | | 52,446 | | | 56,492 | | | 54,983 | | | 92,027 | | | 349,839 | | | 322,143 | |
Average interest rate | | 9.16% | | | 9.16% | | | 9.17% | | | 9.18% | | | 9.05% | | | 9.00% | | | 9.12% | | | | |
Variable rate ($US) | | 32,239 | | | 33,771 | | | 35,375 | | | 37,055 | | | 38,815 | | | 407,179 | | | 584,435 | | | 584,435 | |
Average interest rate | | 4.75% | | | 4.75% | | | 4.75% | | | 4.75% | | | 4.75% | | | 4.75% | | | 4.75% | | | | |
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
The Company completed an evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this report under the supervision and with the participation of management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act as amended. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures cannot be relied upon to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports the Company files and submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported as an when required to ensure that information is accumulated and communicated to our management to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure. Therefore disclosure controls and procedures are not effective for the three months and year to date ended October 31, 2009.
There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred in the fiscal quarter and year to date ended October 31, 2009 that has affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
Item1. | Legal Proceedings |
| The Company is not a party to any pending legal proceedings. |
Item2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds |
| Not applicable. |
Item3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities |
| Not applicable. |
Item4. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. |
| None |
Item5. | Other Information |
| None. |
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.
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.
Date: December 14, 2009
POLYDEX PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED |
(Registrant) |
|
By/s/ George G. Usher |
George G. Usher, Chairman, President and |
Chief Executive Officer |
(Principal Executive Officer) |
|
|
By/s/ John A. Luce |
John A. Luce, Chief Financial Officer |
(Principal Financial Officer) |
Exhibit Index