AMERICAN LEARNING 10-Q 2013 Q2 Quarterly report

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2012

or

¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from _______to _____

Commission file number: 0-14807

AMERICAN LEARNING CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New York	11-2601199
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

One Jericho Plaza, Jericho,  New York	11753
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(516) 938-8000

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding twelve 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. Yesþ 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).Yesþ Noo

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 definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filero	Accelerated filero	Non-accelerated filero	Smaller reporting companyþ
		(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yeso Noþ

The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant’s common stock as of November 13, 2012 was 4,919,615.

AMERICAN LEARNING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX

		Page No.
PART I  - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30,
	2012 (unaudited) and March 31, 2012	3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the
	Three and Six Months ended September 30, 2012
	and 2011 (unaudited)	4
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the
	Six Months ended September 30, 2012
	and 2011 (unaudited)	5
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
	(unaudited)	6 - 8
Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
	Results of Operations	8 - 10
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	10
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	11
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6.	Exhibits	12
SIGNATURES		13

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.

AMERICAN LEARNING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

	Sept. 30, 2012			Mar. 31, 2012
	(Unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	3,152,943		$	3,107,253
Accounts receivable, net		222,797			720,005
Note receivable		195,000			195,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		75,342			79,284
Total current assets		3,646,082			4,101,542
Note receivable - net of current portion		—			90,000
Goodwill		75,000			75,000
Intangible assets, net		89,128			93,194
Property and equipment, net		114,502			111,500
Other assets		17,635			17,635
Total assets	$	3,942,347		$	4,488,871
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	296,650		$	228,169
Accrued compensation and related taxes		176,418			344,665
Total current liabilities		473,068			572,834
Commitments
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $.01 par value; authorized 20,000,000 shares; issued 5,214,715 shares and outstanding 4,919,615 shares		52,147			52,147
Additional paid-in capital		6,044,956			5,988,456
Accumulated deficit		(2,160,551	)		(1,657,293	)
		3,936,552			4,383,310
Treasury stock, at cost		(467,273	)		(467,273	)
Total stockholders' equity		3,469,279			3,916,037
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	3,942,347		$	4,488,871

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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AMERICAN LEARNING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

	Three months ended						Six months ended
	Sept. 30,			Sept. 30,			Sept. 30,			Sept. 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Revenues	$	311,659		$	465,754		$	1,416,902		$	1,345,651
Cost of services		230,583			277,552			919,774			836,068
Gross margin		81,076			188,202			497,128			509,583
Selling, general and administrative expenses		468,703			571,984			1,007,465			1,072,128
Operating loss from continuing operations		(387,627	)		(383,782	)		(510,337	)		(562,545	)
Other income (expense):
Other income		—			1,951			—			1,951
Interest income		2,926			6,678			7,079			11,231
Interest expense		—			—			—			(184	)
Loss from continuing operations		(384,701	)		(375,153	)		(503,258	)		(549,547	)
Discontinued operations
Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax		—			(4,034	)		—			27,817
Net loss	$	(384,701	)	$	(379,187	)	$	(503,258	)	$	(521,730	)
Net income (loss) per share:
From continuing operations – basic and diluted	$	(0.08	)	$	(0.08	)	$	(0.10	)	$	(0.11	)
From discontinued operations – basic and diluted	$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.01
Weighted average shares - basic and diluted		4,919,615			4,919,615			4,919,615			4,864,710

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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AMERICAN LEARNING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

	Six months ended
	Sept. 30,			Sept. 30,
	2012			2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$	(503,258	)	$	(521,730	)
Earnings from discontinued operations		—			(27,817	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		29,151			39,423
Stock-based compensation expense		56,500			87,517
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		497,208			418,593
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		3,942			52,504
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		68,481			(97,883	)
Accrued compensation and related taxes		(168,247	)		(62,290	)
Net cash used in operating activities of continuing operations		(16,223	)		(111,683	)
Operating activities of discontinued operations		—			557,457
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities		(16,223	)		445,774
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from note receivable		90,000			75,000
Capital expenditures		(28,087	)		(27,387	)
Net cash provided by investing activities		61,913			47,613
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from stock issuance		—			296,487
Payment of capital leases payable		—			(7,801	)
Net cash provided by financing activities		—			288,686
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		45,690			782,073
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period		3,107,253			2,579,249
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	$	3,152,943		$	3,361,322
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest	$	—		$	184

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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AMERICAN LEARNING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2012

(Unaudited)

Overview

American Learning Corporation (together with its subsidiaries, “we,” “our,” “us,” or the “Company”) provides a comprehensive range of services to children with developmental delays and disabilities in New York State and has developed a reputation for providing well-rounded therapeutic solutions through our wholly owned subsidiaries, Interactive Therapy Group Consultants, Inc. and Signature Learning Resources, Inc.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and footnotes have been condensed and therefore do not contain all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). In our opinion, these financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to make the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented not misleading. Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results which may be achieved for a full year.

Accordingly, these condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012 (the “Annual Report”), as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires that we make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized on a fee-for-service basis after services have been provided under contract terms, the service price is fixed or determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured. In addition, revenue is also recognized monthly for services provided under tuition-based programs for our Special Education Itinerant Teachers (“SEIT”) contracts.

Revenues are subject to audit and possible adjustment by third-party payers. The effects of any such adjustments are recorded when reasonably determinable and measurable.

Credit Risk

Service revenue is concentrated within a limited number of clients throughout New York State; municipalities within New York State provide substantial and significant revenue to us. This concentration of customers may impact our overall exposure to credit risk, either positively or negatively, in that our customers may be similarly affected by changes in economic or other conditions in New York State. Over the past years, we have experienced delays in payments received from these municipalities as a result of the challenging economic climate and delays in funding to the municipalities from New York State. Although the accounts receivable for our services are deemed collectible, we will continue to actively monitor this issue when evaluating the adequacy of our allowance for doubtful accounts.

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired. Goodwill is tested for possible impairment at least annually.  We perform our tests as of March 31, the last day of our fourth fiscal quarter, unless an event occurs that would cause us to believe the value is impaired at an interim date. 

The following table presents certain information regarding our intangible assets at September 30, 2012:

	Estimated	Carrying		Accumulated
	Useful Lives	Value		Amortization			Net
Customer contracts	15 years	$	122,000	$	(32,872	)	$	89,128

Intangible assets are being amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. For the three and six months ended September 30, 2012, amortization expense was $2,033 and $4,066. Assuming no changes in our intangible assets, estimated amortization expense for the remainder of the current fiscal year ending March 31, 2013 will be $4,067 and will be $8,133 in each of the four succeeding fiscal years.

We assess the recoverability of the carrying value of the identifiable intangible assets with finite useful lives whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. 

Seasonality

Our business is moderately seasonal in nature based on the school year. Accordingly, our second fiscal quarter (the three month period ending September 30), which includes two full months during which schools are not in session (July and August), is the quarter in which we achieve our lowest volume of revenues.

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Basic earnings (loss) per share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share reflects the maximum dilution from potential common shares issuable pursuant to the exercise of stock options and warrants, if dilutive, outstanding during each period. Potentially dilutive securities consisting of employee and director stock options and warrants to purchase 1,435,000 and 1,391,000 shares of the Company’s common stock as of September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, were not included in the diluted net loss per share calculations because their effect would have been anti-dilutive.

Stock Option Plans

Stock-based compensation expense is measured at the grant date, based on the fair value of the award, and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. During the three month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, stock-based compensation totaling $3,500 was recognized in each year based on the fair value of the stock options granted. During the six months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, stock-based compensation totaling $56,500 and $5,267, respectively, was recognized.

We estimate the fair value of stock options granted using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Under this method, the average fair value of stock options granted by the Company during the six months ended September 30, 2012 was $0.66 per share. In addition to the exercise price of the awards, certain weighted average assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of stock option grants as follows: expected volatility of 97.6%, expected dividend yield of 0%, risk-free interest rate of 0.73% and an expected option term of 5 years.

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At September 30, 2012, outstanding options to purchase 1,239,000 shares of the Company’s common stock are fully vested. In addition, certain option grants contain disposition restrictions which prohibit the sale of 50% of the shares acquired by exercising the awarded options until the first anniversary of the grant date and the remaining 50% of the shares acquired by exercising the awarded options until the second anniversary of the grant date. As of September 30, 2012, the fair value of unamortized stock-based compensation expense related to unvested stock options was approximately $18,533, which is expected to be recognized over a remaining vesting period of three years.

The following table summarizes information about stock option activity for the six months ended September 30, 2012:

						Weighted
				Weighted		Average
				Average		Remaining		Aggregate
				Exercise		Contractual		Intrinsic
	Shares			Price		Term		Value
Outstanding at March 31, 2012		1,291,000		$	2.10		5.3 years
Granted		75,000		$	1.20		10 years
Expired		(106,000	)	$	1.80		-
Outstanding at September 30, 2012		1,260,000		$	2.09		5.5 years	$	600
Exercisable at September 30, 2012		1,239,999		$	2.10		5.5 years	$	400

Aggregate intrinsic value represents the total pretax intrinsic value, based on options with exercise prices less than the Company’s closing price of $0.83 as of September 30, 2012, which would have been recognized by the option holders had these option holders exercised their options as of that date.

Subsequent Events

We have completed an evaluation of the impact of any subsequent events through the date these financial statements were issued and determined that there were no subsequent events requiring disclosure in or adjustment to these financial statements.

Reclassifications

Certain prior year balances have been reclassified to conform with current year classification. In the accompanying consolidated statement of operations, $42,500 and $85,000 of salaries were reclassified from cost of services to selling, general and administrative expenses for the three and six months ended September 30, 2011, respectively, to more accurately reflect cost of services. These reclassifications have no effect on the Company’s results of operations.

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

Forward Looking Statements

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this Report on Form 10-Q may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, general economic and market conditions and our ability to successfully identify and thereafter consummate one or more acquisitions.

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Critical Accounting Policies

Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report. A discussion of our critical accounting policies and estimates is included in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (the “MD&A”) in our Annual Report. There have been no material changes to the critical accounting policies or estimates reported in the MD&A section of our Annual Report.

Results of Operations – Three and Six Months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011

Revenues for the three month period ended September 30, 2012 were $311,659, a decrease of 33.1% from the $465,754 reported for the three month period ended September 30, 2011. This decrease was largely the result of a decrease in revenue from SEIT services provided under contract in the New York City region. Each year, we are required to file a standardized fiscal cost report to New York State which is used to calculate reconciliation tuition rates/adjustment factors and prospective tuition rates for SEIT programs. As a result of this rate reconciliation process, we are required to refund approximately $98,000 to New York City. Approximately $55,000 of additional reserves were recorded in the current fiscal quarter to increase our previously recorded allowance to the appropriate level. Related services provided in New York City based on Individualized Education Plans also decreased from $35,781 in the three months ended September 30, 2011 to $13,840 in the three months ended September 30, 2012.

In addition, revenues generated by our school staffing services decreased approximately 6.2% during the three months ended September 30, 2012 over the comparable three month period in the prior year. The New York City Department of Education created a new system of awarding contracts which creates a hierarchy of approved providers that modifies the method of referring cases to providers. We were awarded a contract under the new system. However, we did not receive a priority designation under such hierarchy system. As the new contract period has begun, we are experiencing a significant decrease in the number of cases referred to us for services. It is unknown whether or not the rate of referrals will increase to former levels and there is a possibility that we will not achieve the same levels of revenue generated in prior periods. Accordingly, there could be a material adverse effect on our revenue, margins and operating results if the rate of referrals to us does not increase to former levels. The Company will monitor revenues generated under the new contract and assess the recoverability of the carrying value of recorded intangible assets related to customer contracts to determine if any portion of the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable.

Revenues for the six months ended September 30, 2012 were $1,416,902, an increase of approximately 5.3% from the $1,345,651 reported for the six month period ended September 30, 2011. This increase was the result of revenues generated by school staffing services provided to charter schools in the first quarter of the current year over the comparable period in the previous year.

Cost of services as a percentage of revenues for the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2012 were approximately 74.0% and 64.9%, respectively. During the three and six months ended September 30, 2011, cost of services as a percentage of revenues were 59.6% and 62.1%, respectively. The cost of services as a percentage of revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2012 increased significantly due to the previously mentioned reserves recorded related to SEIT services resulting from the rate reconciliation process.

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the quarterly periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 were $468,703 and $571,984, respectively. During the three months ended September 30, 2012, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense totaling $3,500 related to the issuance of stock options and warrants as compared to $87,750 of stock-based compensation recorded in the quarterly period ended September 30, 2011. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the six months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 were $1,007,465 and $1,072,128, respectively.

Interest income for the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 was $2,926 and $7,079 and $6,678 and $11,231, respectively. Interest income has decreased in the current fiscal year due to reductions in interest collected on the payment of aged receivables from charter schools and a decrease in interest on the note receivable.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

At September 30, 2012, we had working capital of $3,170,014 as compared to working capital of $3,528,708 at March 31, 2012. We believe that we have sufficient liquidity to meet our needs for beyond the next twelve months.

During the six months ended September 30, 2012, net cash used by operating activities was $16,223, predominately from a decrease in our accounts receivable of $497,208 offset by an operating loss of $503,258.

Cash flows from investing activities for the six months ended September 30, 2012 of $61,913 included $90,000 of proceeds received from collections of the note receivable offset by capital expenditures of $28,087.

Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases and subleases, exclusive of future escalation charges, for the remainder of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013 and fiscal years ending thereafter are as follows:

	Operating
	Leases
2013	$	85,000
2014		73,000
2015		47,000
2016		51,000
2017		52,000
Thereafter		90,000
Total minimum lease payments	$	398,000

We are not aware of any pending or threatened legal action arising from the operations of our business that could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

While we have not experienced any significant impact on our net revenues and profitability from the general slowdown of the economy or current global credit crisis, the continuing economic deterioration could have a negative impact in future periods.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

We are subject to interest rate risks that arise from normal business operations. Most of our cash and cash equivalents are invested at variable rates of interest and decreases in market interest rates have caused a related significant reduction in our interest income over prior periods.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure the reliability of the financial statements and other disclosures included in this Report. As of the end of the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2012, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information required to be included in our periodic SEC filings.

(b) Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2012 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.

We are aware that there is a lack of segregation of duties due to the small number of employees dealing with general administrative and financial reporting matters. However, we have decided that considering the employees involved and the control procedures in place, risks associated with such lack of segregation are mitigated by active management involvement and the potential benefits of adding employees to clearly segregate duties do not justify the expenses associated with such increases.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6. Exhibits.

Exhibit 31.1	Section 302 Principal Executive Officer Certification
Exhibit 31.2	Section 302 Principal Financial Officer Certification
Exhibit 32.1	Section 1350 Certification
Exhibit 32.2	Section 1350 Certification

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	AMERICAN LEARNING CORPORATION
Date: November 14, 2012	By:	/s/ Gary Gelman
		Gary Gelman
		Chairman of the Board,
		President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: November 14, 2012	By:	/s/ Gary J. Knauer
		Gary J. Knauer
		Chief Financial Officer,
		Treasurer and Secretary

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