U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-QSB
(MARK ONE)
[X] | QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2006
[ ] | TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT |
For the transition period from __________ to ____________
Commission File Number 1-13602
THE FEMALE HEALTH COMPANY |
(Exact Name of Small Business Issuer as Specified in Its Charter) |
Wisconsin | 39-1144397 | |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |
Incorporation or Organization) |
515 North State Street, Suite 2225, Chicago, IL | 60610 | |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
312-595-9123 |
(Issuer's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) |
Not applicable |
(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, If Changed Since Last Report) |
Check whether the issuer: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the issuer 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 is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b2 of the Exchange Act). YES [ ] NO [X]
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common equity, as of the latest practical date:
Common Stock, $.01 Par Value - 24,515,396 shares outstanding as of February 9, 2007
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one): YES [ ] NO [ X ]
FORM 10-QSB
THE FEMALE HEALTH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
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December 31, 2006 and September 30, 2006 | 4 |
Three Months Ended December 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005 | 5 |
Three Months Ended December 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005 | 6 |
Consolidated Financial Statements | 7 |
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements included in this quarterly report on Form 10-QSB which are not statements of historical fact are intended to be, and are hereby identified as "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company cautions readers that forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievement expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, the following: the Company's inability to secure adequate capital to fund operating losses, working capital requirements, advertising and promotional expenditures and principal and interest payments on debt obligations; factors related to increased competition from existing and new competitors including new product introduction, price reduction and increased spending on marketing; limitations on the Company's opportunities to enter into and/or renew agreements with international partners, the failure of the Company or its partners to successfully market, sell and deliver its product in international markets, and risks inherent in doing business on an international level, such as laws governing medical devices that differ from those in the U.S., unexpected changes in the regulatory requirements, political risks, export restrictions, tariffs and other trade barriers and fluctuations in currency exchange rates; the disruption of production at the Company's manufacturing facilities due to raw material shortages, labor shortages and/or physical damage to the Company's facilities; the Company's inability to manage its growth and to adapt its administrative, operational and financial control systems to the needs of the expanded entity and the failure of management to anticipate, respond to and manage changing business conditions; the loss of the services of executive officers and other key employees and the Company's continued ability to attract and retain highly-skilled and qualified personnel; the costs and other effects of litigation, governmental investigations, legal and administrative cases and proceedings, settlements and investigations; and developments or assertions by or against the Company relating to intellectual property rights.
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THE FEMALE HEALTH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS | December 31, 2006 | September 30, 2006 | |||||
Current Assets: | |||||||
Cash | $ | 1,197,639 | $ | 1,827,393 | |||
Restricted cash | 236,782 | 237,741 | |||||
Accounts receivable, net | 3,694,012 | 3,160,801 | |||||
Inventories, net | 1,361,487 | 1,011,672 | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 376,465 | 413,532 | |||||
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 6,866,385 | 6,651,139 | |||||
Other Assets | 191,482 | 187,940 | |||||
EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE AND FIXTURES | |||||||
Equipment not yet in service | 388,175 | 205,837 | |||||
Equipment and furniture and fixtures | 5,335,728 | 4,920,483 | |||||
Total equipment, furniture and fixtures | 5,723,903 | 5,126,320 | |||||
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | 4,745,729 | 4,519,627 | |||||
978,174 | 606,693 | ||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 8,036,041 | $ | 7,445,772 | |||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||
Current Liabilities: | |||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 889,779 | $ | 599,023 | |||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 983,812 | 970,439 | |||||
Preferred dividends payable | 6,834 | 11,210 | |||||
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | 1,880,425 | 1,580,672 | |||||
Deferred gain on sale of facility | 1,115,687 | 1,092,775 | |||||
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY: | |||||||
Convertible preferred stock, Class A Series 1 | 560 | 560 | |||||
Convertible preferred stock, Class A Series 3 | 4,734 | 4,734 | |||||
Convertible preferred stock, Class B | - | - | |||||
Common stock | 243,502 | 243,164 | |||||
Additional paid-in-capital | 64,084,470 | 64,291,244 | |||||
Unearned consulting fees | - | (61,000 | ) | ||||
Deferred compensation | - | (449,325 | ) | ||||
Accumulated deficit | (60,050,374 | ) | (59,823,450 | ) | |||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 789,113 | 598,474 | |||||
Treasury stock, at cost | (32,076 | ) | (32,076 | ) | |||
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | 5,039,929 | 4,772,325 | |||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ | 8,036,041 | $ | 7,445,772 |
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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THE FEMALE HEALTH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended December 31, | |||||||
2006 | 2005 | ||||||
Net revenues | $ | 4,198,879 | $ | 3,408,062 | |||
Cost of products sold | 2,920,481 | 1,987,502 | |||||
Gross profit | 1,278,398 | 1,420,560 | |||||
Advertising and promotion | 59,038 | 50,105 | |||||
Selling, general and administrative | 1,373,062 | 1,237,032 | |||||
Research and development | 64,704 | 31,446 | |||||
Total operating expenses | 1,496,804 | 1,318,583 | |||||
Operating (loss) income | (218,406 | ) | 101,977 | ||||
Interest, net and other income | (13,553 | ) | (5,322 | ) | |||
Foreign currency transaction (gain) loss | (18,572 | ) | 6,704 | ||||
Net (loss) income | (186,281 | ) | 100,595 | ||||
Preferred dividends, Class A, Series 1 | 2,823 | 2,823 | |||||
Preferred dividends, Class A, Series 3 | 37,820 | 37,820 | |||||
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders | $ | (226,924 | ) | $ | 59,952 | ||
Net (loss) income per basic common share outstanding | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | 0.00 | ||
Basic weighted average common share outstanding | 23,952,040 | 23,506,726 | |||||
Net (loss) income per diluted common share outstanding | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | 0.00 | ||
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding | 26,444,924 | 26,053,108 |
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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THE FEMALE HEALTH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Three Months Ended December 31, | |||||||
2006 | 2005 | ||||||
OPERATIONS: | |||||||
Net (loss) income | $ | (186,281 | ) | $ | 100,595 | ||
Adjustment for noncash items: | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 30,120 | 22,370 | |||||
Interest added to certificate of deposit | (609 | ) | (581 | ) | |||
Amortization of unearned consulting fees | 61,000 | 91,009 | |||||
Employee stock compensation | 162,007 | 50,044 | |||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities | (179,145 | ) | (882,163 | ) | |||
Net cash used in operating activities | (112,908 | ) | (618,725 | ) | |||
INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash | 11,866 | (169,844 | ) | ||||
Capital expenditures | (549,742 | ) | (377 | ) | |||
Net cash used in investing activities | (537,876 | ) | (170,221 | ) | |||
FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||
Proceeds from exercise of common stock options | - | 1,400 | |||||
Dividends paid on preferred stock | (7,200 | ) | (7,200 | ) | |||
Net cash used in financing activities | (7,200 | ) | (5,800 | ) | |||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | 28,230 | 23,319 | |||||
DECREASE IN CASH | (629,754 | ) | (771,427 | ) | |||
Cash at beginning of period | 1,827,393 | 1,775,066 | |||||
CASH AT END OF PERIOD | $ | 1,197,639 | $ | 1,003,639 | |||
Schedule of noncash financing and investing activities: | |||||||
Common stock issued for payment of preferred stock dividends | $ | 37,819 | $ | 37,820 | |||
Issuance of restricted stock to employees | 80,640 | 200,175 | |||||
Accrued expense incurred for restricted common stock granted to employees and consultants | 73,065 | 304,725 | |||||
Preferred dividends declared | 2,823 | 2,823 |
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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THE FEMALE HEALTH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 - Basis of Presentation
The accompanying financial statements are unaudited but in the opinion of management contain all the adjustments (consisting of those of a normal recurring nature) considered necessary to present fairly the financial position and the results of operations and cash flow for the periods presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-QSB and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by United States generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.
Operating results for the three months ended December 31, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company's annual report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2006.
Principles of consolidation and nature of operations:
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, The Female Health Company - UK and The Female Health Company - UK, plc. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation. The Female Health Company ("FHC" or the "Company") is currently engaged in the marketing, manufacture and distribution of a consumer health care product known as the “FC Female Condom” in the U.S., and "femidom" or "femy" outside the U.S. The Female Health Company - UK, is the holding company of The Female Health Company - UK, plc, which operates a 40,000 sq. ft. leased manufacturing facility located in London, England and leases 1,900 sq. ft. of a manufacturing facility located in Selanger D.E., Malaysia.
The product is currently sold or available in either or both commercial (private sector) and public sector markets in 108 countries. The product is marketed in 10 countries by various country-specific commercial partners. The Company’s credit terms are primarily on a net 30-day basis.
Restricted cash:
Restricted cash relates to security provided to one of the Company’s U.K. banks for performance bonds issued in favor of customers. Such security has been extended infrequently and only on occasions where it has been a contract term expressly stipulated as an absolute requirement by the funds provider. The expiration of the bond is defined by the completion of the event such as, but not limited to, delivery of goods or at a period of time after product has been distributed.
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Reclassification:
Certain items in the financial statements for the three months ended December 31, 2005 have been reclassified to be consistent with the presentation shown for the three months ended December 31, 2006.
NOTE 2 - Earnings Per Share
Earnings per share (EPS): Basic EPS is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS is computed giving effect to all dilutive potential common shares that were outstanding during the period. Dilutive potential common shares consist of the incremental common shares issuable upon conversion of convertible preferred shares and the exercise of stock options and warrants and upon restrictions lapsing on contingent shares for all periods.
NOTE 3 - Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Total comprehensive income was $ 4,494 for the three months ended December 31, 2006 and $61,463 for the three months ended December 31, 2005.
NOTE 4 - Inventories
The components of inventory consist of the following:
December 31, 2006 | September 30, 2006 | ||||||
Raw material and work in process | $ | 1,148,881 | $ | 910,052 | |||
Finished goods | 277,416 | 154,620 | |||||
Inventory, gross | 1,426,297 | 1,064,672 | |||||
Less: inventory reserves | (64,810 | ) | (53,000 | ) | |||
Inventory, net | $ | 1,361,487 | $ | 1,011,672 |
NOTE 5 - Adoption of Accounting Standard and Share-Based Compensation
Stock Option Plans
Under the Company’s share based long-term incentive compensation plans, the Company grants non-qualified stock options to employees.
Shares available for future issuance to the Company’s employees under existing plans were 10,528 shares at December 31, 2006.
Effective October 1, 2006, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement No. 123 (revised), “Share-Based Payment (“SFAS 123R”), which establishes standards for the accounting for equity instruments exchanged for employee services. Among it provisions, SFAS 123R requires the Company to recognize compensation expense for equity awards over the vesting period based on their grant-date fair value.
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Prior to the adoption of SFAS 123R, the Company utilized the intrinsic-value based method of accounting under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 (APB 25), “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” and related interpretations, and adopted the disclosure requirements of SFAS 123, “Accounting for Stock Based Compensation” (“SFAS 123”). Under the intrinsic-value based method of accounting, compensation expense for stock options granted to our employees was measured as the excess of the quoted market price of the Company’s common stock at the grant date over the amount the employee must pay for the stock.
The Company adopted SFAS 123R in the first quarter of fiscal 2007 using the modified prospective approach. Under this transition method, the measurement of the Company’s method of amortization of costs for share-based payments granted prior to, but not vested as of October 1, 2006, would be based on the same estimate of the grant-date fair value and the same amortization method that was previously used in our SFAS 123 pro forma disclosure. Financial statement amounts for prior periods presented in this Form 10-QSB have not been restated to reflect the fair value method granted of expensing share-based compensation. For equity awards granted after the date of adoption, the Company will amortize share-based compensation on a straight-line basis over the vesting term.
Compensation expense is recognized only for share-based payments expected to vest. The Company estimates forfeitures at the date of grant based on our historical experience and future expectations. Prior to the adoption of SFAS 123R, the effect of forfeitures on the pro forma expense amounts was recognized based on estimated forfeitures.
The Company recognized share-based compensation expense for stock options of approximately $30,000 in selling, general and administrative expenses in the statement of operations for the three months ended December 31, 2006. The adoption of SFAS 123R by the Company had no effect on basic and diluted net loss per share for the three months ended December 31, 2006.
The following table shows the effect on net income attributable to common stockholders for the three months ended December 31, 2005 had compensation expense been recognized based upon the estimated fair value on the grant date of stock option awards, in accordance with SFAS 123, as amended by SFAS No. 148 “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure”:
Three Months Ended December 31, 2005 | ||||
Net income attributable to common stockholders, as reported | $ | 59,952 | ||
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects | (213,854 | ) | ||
Pro forma net loss attributable to common stockholders | $ | (153,902 | ) | |
Net income (loss) per basic and diluted share: | ||||
As reported | $ | 0.00 | ||
Pro forma | $ | (0.00 | ) |
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As of December 31, 2006, there was approximately $215,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock option compensation arrangements granted under the incentive plans. That cost is to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.27 years.
The Company granted 180,000 stock options during the first quarter of fiscal 2007. The Company did not grant any options during the first quarter of fiscal 2006. The table below outlines the weighted average assumptions for options granted during the three months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005:
Three Months Ended December 31 | |||||||
2006 | 2005 | ||||||
Weighted average assumptions: | |||||||
Expected volatility | 61.2 | % | - | ||||
Expected dividend yield | 0 | % | - | ||||
Risk-free interest rate | 5.10 | % | - | ||||
Expected term (in years) | 10.0 | - | |||||
Fair value of options granted | $ | 0.95 | - |
During the three months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, the Company used historical volatility of our common stock over a period equal to the expected life of the options to estimate their fair value. The dividend yield assumption is based on the Company’s history and expectation of future dividend payouts on the common stock. The risk-free interest rate is based on the implied yield available on U.S. treasury zero-coupon issues with an equivalent remaining term. The expected term of the options represents the estimated period of time until exercise and is based on historical experience of similar awards, giving consideration to the contractual terms, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee behavior. To value option grants and other awards for actual and pro forma stock-based compensation, the Company used the Black-Scholes option valuation model. When the measurement date is certain, the fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant and is based on the assumptions used for the expected stock price volatility, expected term, risk-free interest rates and future dividend payments.
The Company’s stock options expire in 10 years and generally were exercisable 33.33% per year, with full vesting after three years.
The following table summarizes the Company’s option activity during the three months ended December 31, 2006:
Option Activity:
Number of Shares | Weighted Average Exercise Price | ||||||
Outstanding at September 30, 2006 | 2,644,980 | $ | 1.38 | ||||
Granted | 180,000 | 1.27 | |||||
Exercised | 0 | - | |||||
Expired or forfeited | 0 | - | |||||
Outstanding at December 31, 2006 | 2,824,980 | $ | 1.37 |
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The following table summarizes the stock options outstanding and exerciserable at December 31, 2006:
Number Outstanding At 12/31/06 | Wghted. Avg. Remaining Life | Wghted. Avg. Exercise Price | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | Number Exerciserable At 12/31/06 | Wghted, Avg. Exercise Price | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | ||
Total | 2,824,980 | 6.58 | $1.37 | $ 503,297 | 2,607,784 | $1.37 | $ 458,115 |
The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above is before income taxes, based on the Company’s closing stock price of $1.54 as of the last business day of the period ended December 31, 2006.
Restricted Stock:
The Company issues restricted stock to employees and consultants. Such issuances may have vesting periods that range from one to two years or the issuances may be contingent on continued employment for periods that range from one to two years. In addition, the Company has issued stock awards to certain employees that contain vesting provisions or provide for future issuance contingent upon the achievement of pre-established performance targets.
As of October 1, 2006, there was approximately $510,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock compensation arrangements granted under the incentive plans.
The Company granted 32,000 shares of restricted stock during the first quarter of fiscal 2007. The fair value of the awards granted was approximately $40,000. All such shares of restricted stock vest on September 30, 2007, provided the grantee has not terminated service prior to the vesting date. The Company granted 253,125 shares of restricted stock during the first quarter of fiscal 2006. The fair value of the awards granted was approximately $455,000. 102,885 of these shares of restricted stock vested on September 30, 2006. An additional 150,000 shares of restricted stock vested on December 31, 2006. 250 shares of restricted stock were forfeited as a result of the grantee terminating service prior to the vesting date. No performance shares were issued during the quarters ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
The Company recognized share-based compensation expense for restricted stock of approximately $193,000 and $141,000 in selling, general and administrative expenses in the statement of operations for the three months ended December 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively.
No shares of restricted stock were forfeited during the three months ended December 31, 2006 or December 31, 2005.
As of December 31, 2006, there was approximately $358,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock compensation arrangements granted under the incentive plans.
NOTE 6 - Industry Segments and Financial Information About Foreign and Domestic Operations
The Company currently operates primarily in one industry segment which includes the development, manufacture and marketing of consumer health care products.
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The Company operates in foreign and domestic regions. Information about the Company's operations by geographic area is as follows:
(Amounts in thousands)
Net Sales to external Customers For the Three Months Ended December 31, | Long-Lived Assets As of | ||||||||||||
December 31, | September 30, | ||||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | 2006 | 2006 | ||||||||||
South Africa | $ | 977 | (1)(2) | $ | 296 | $ | - | $ | - | ||||
Zimbabwe | 797 | (1) | * | - | - | ||||||||
France | 678 | (1) | * | - | - | ||||||||
United States | 550 | 480 | 195 | 107 | |||||||||
Brazil | * | 1,340 | (1) | - | - | ||||||||
Venezuela | * | 429 | - | - | |||||||||
Zambia | 411 | * | - | - | |||||||||
Namibia | * | 342 | - | - | |||||||||
Tanzania | 247 | * | - | - | |||||||||
India | * | * | 216 | 112 | |||||||||
United Kingdom | * | * | 333 | 269 | |||||||||
Malaysia | * | * | 426 | 307 | |||||||||
Other | 539 | 521 | - | - | |||||||||
$ | 4,199 | $ | 3,408 | $ | 1,170 | $ | 795 |
* Less than 5 percent of total net sales
(1) Comprised of a customer that is considered to be a major customer (exceeds 10% of net sales).
(2) The revenue amount is a current outstanding accounts receivable balance as of December 31, 2006.
NOTE 7 - Contingent Liabilities
The testing, manufacturing and marketing of consumer products by the Company entail an inherent risk that product liability claims will be asserted against the Company. The Company maintains product liability insurance coverage for claims arising from the use of its products. The coverage amount is currently $5,000,000 for FHC's consumer health care product.
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THE FEMALE HEALTH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
General
The Female Health Company ("FHC" or the "Company") manufactures, markets and sells the female condom (FC), the only product approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under a woman's control which provides dual protection against unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases ("STDs"), including HIV/AIDS.
FC has undergone extensive testing for efficacy, safety and acceptability, not only in the United States but also in many countries around the world. Certain of these studies show that having FC available allows women to have more options, resulting in an increase in protected sex acts and a decrease in STDs, including HIV/AIDS.
The product is currently sold or available through various channels in 108 countries. It is commercially marketed directly to consumers in 10 countries by various country specific partners, including in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and France. Currently, public sector female condom programs in various stages are ongoing in over 90 countries.
Product
FC is made of polyurethane, a thin but strong material which is resistant to rips and tears during use. FC consists of a soft, loose fitting sheath and two flexible O rings. One of the rings is used to insert the device and helps to hold it in place. The other ring remains outside the vagina after insertion. FC lines the vagina, preventing skin-to-skin contact during intercourse. FC is pre-lubricated and disposable and is recommended for use during a single sex act.
In September, 2005, FHC announced that it had completed development of FC2, its second generation female condom. FC2 has the same physical design, specifications, safety and efficacy profile as FC. Manufactured from a nitrile polymer, FC2 can be produced more economically than the first generation product. FC2 has received the CE Mark which allows the Company to market FC2 throughout the European Union ("EU"). In August 2006, the Company was notified by the World Health Organization (WHO) that after a stringent technical review process regarding design, product characteristics, quality control and manufacturing technology, FC2 is in principle being manufactured to at least the same standard as the polyurethane female condom, FC. In addition, the design and physical characteristics of FC2, supported by the clinical data, suggest that FC and FC2 are functionally equivalent, when used correctly. Based on this assessment, WHO has stated that FC2 is acceptable for bulk procurement by UN agencies subject to the standard quality assurance measures being applied prior to procurement. The Company has initiated discussions with the FDA regarding submission of its PMA supplement for FC2. The FDA has laid out a process of meetings and review which is now on-going.
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Raw Materials
Polyurethane is the principal raw material the Company uses to produce FC. The Company has entered into a supply agreement with Deerfield Urethane, Inc. for the purchase of the Company's requirement of polyurethane. Under this agreement, the parties negotiate pricing on an annual basis. The term of the agreement expires on December 31, 2007 and automatically renews for additional one year periods unless either party gives at least 12 months prior written notice of termination.
The principal raw material used to produce FC2 is a nitrile polymer. This material is generally available from a number of suppliers, but the Company has chosen to concentrate its purchases from a single supplier.
Global Market Potential
It is more than twenty years since the first clinical evidence of AIDS was noted. HIV/AIDS is the most devastating pandemic that humankind has faced in recorded history. The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (“UNAIDS”) in its December 2006 Aids Epidemic Update reported that 39.5 million people globally were living with HIV. This is an increase of 2.6 million from 2004. In 2006, 4.3 million people were newly infected with HIV and 2.9 million people died of the disease. Women now comprise the majority of the new cases in many areas of the world. In a recently published paper by Dr. Colin Mathers and Dejan Loncar of the WHO, “Projections of Global Mortality and Burden of Disease from 2002 to 2030," they estimate that at least 117 million people will have died of or will have AIDS by 2030.
The Condom Market
The global male condom market (public and private sector) is estimated to be $3 billion. The global public sector market for male condoms is estimated to be between 6 and 9 billion units annually. Given the rapid spread of HIV/AIDS in India and China, UNAIDS estimates that the annual public sector demand for condoms, both male and female, will reach 19 billion units within the next ten years.
The FC Female Condom and the Male Condom
Currently, there are only three FDA approved products marketed that prevent the transmission of HIV/AIDS through sexual intercourse: the male latex condom, the male polyurethane condom and the FC female polyurethane condom. FC is the only FDA approved product controlled by women that prevents sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS. It provides women dual protection against STD’s (including HIV/AIDS) and unintended pregnancy. It is also an alternative when male condoms are not used for reasons of latex sensitivity or choice.
The polyurethane material that is used for FC offers a number of benefits over latex, the material that is most commonly used in male condoms. Polyurethane is much stronger than latex, reducing the probability that the FC sheath will tear during use. Unlike latex, polyurethane quickly transfers heat, so FC immediately warms to body temperature when it is inserted, which may enhance pleasure and sensation during use. Unlike the male condom, FC may be inserted in advance of arousal, eliminating disruption during sexual intimacy. The product also offers an alternative to latex sensitive users (7% to 20% of the population) who are unable to use male condoms without irritation. To the Company's knowledge, there is no reported allergy to polyurethane to date.
FC2, made from a nitrile polymer, has the same physical design, specifications, safety and efficacy profile as the FC female polyurethane condom.
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Numerous clinical and behavioral studies have been conducted regarding use of FC. Studies show that FC is found acceptable by women and their partners in many cultures. Importantly studies also show that when FC is made available with male condoms there is a significant increase in protected sex acts. The increase in protected sex acts varies by country and averages between 10% and 35%.
Cost Effectiveness
A study entitled "Cost-effectiveness of the female condom in preventing HIV and STDs in commercial sex workers in South Africa" was reported in the Journal of Social Science and Medicine in 2001. This study shows that making FC available is highly cost effective in reducing public health costs in developing countries as well as in the U.S.
In October 2006, a study regarding FC2 entitled “Country-wide distribution of the nitrile female condom (FC2) in Brazil and South Africa: a cost effectiveness analysis” was published in AIDS. The study concludes that expanded distribution of FC2 in Brazil and South Africa may avert hundreds to thousands of HIV infections annually at an incremental cost to government or donors that is less than that of antiretroviral therapy. The study also found that if only 16.6 million female condoms were distributed in South Africa, almost 10,000 HIV infections would be prevented. If 53.7 million female condoms were distributed, 32,000 HIV infections would be prevented. Comparing the dollar value of health care costs averted with the cost of distributing the female condoms, the total cost savings would be between $5.3 million and $35.7 million. Similarly, if 26.2 million condoms were distributed in Brazil, 600 HIV infections would be averted. If 84.8 million condoms were distributed, 2,000 new HIV infections would be prevented. In total, the savings in Brazil alone could range from $1.1 million to $27 million.
Female Condom Reuse
Studies have shown that FC can be reused up to five times. WHO’s website includes the proper procedure for the washing and preparation of FC if it is going to be reused. WHO, UNAIDS and FHC concur that FC should only be reused when a new female condom is not available. FC2 is not reusable.
Worldwide Regulatory Approvals
FC received Pre-Market Approval ("PMA") as a Class III Medical Device from the FDA in 1993. The extensive clinical testing and scientific data required for FDA approval laid the foundation for approvals throughout the rest of the world, including receipt of a CE Mark in 1997 which allows the Company to market FC throughout the European Union. In addition to the United States and the EU, several other countries have formally reviewed and approved FC for sale, including Canada, Australia, Japan and India.
The Company believes that FC's PMA and FDA classification as a Class III Medical Device create a significant barrier to entry in the U.S. market. The Company estimates that it would take a minimum of four to six years to implement, execute and receive FDA approval of a PMA to market another type of female condom.
FC2 received the CE mark which allows it to be marketed throughout the European Union. FC2 has also been approved by Indian Regulatory authorities. The Company has initiated discussions with the FDA regarding submission of its PMA supplement for FC2. The FDA has laid out a process of meetings and review which is now on-going.
The Company believes there are no material issues or material costs associated with the Company's compliance with environmental laws related to the manufacture and distribution of FC and FC2.
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Strategy
The Company’s strategy is to fully develop the market for FC and FC2 on a global basis. In doing so, it has developed contacts and relationships with global public health sector organizations such as WHO, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), UNAIDS, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), country-specific health ministries and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and commercial partners in various countries. To provide its customers with technical sales support, the Company has placed representatives in the major regions of the world: Asia, Africa, Europe, North America and Latin America. The Company manufactures the first generation product, FC, in London, England.
Because customers assume shipping and marketing expenses, volume increases will have little impact on the Company’s operating expenses.
To accelerate market penetration and increase volume, the Company developed FC2, a nitrile polymer product which is less costly to manufacture than FC. FC2 is currently being produced in Selangor D.E., Malaysia. In August 2006, the Company received notice from WHO that after a stringent technical review process regarding design, product characteristics, quality control and manufacturing technology, FC2 is in principle being manufactured to at least the same standard as the polyurethane female condom, FC. In addition, the design and physical characteristics of FC2, supported by the clinical data, suggest that FC and FC2 are functionally equivalent, when used correctly. Based on this assessment, WHO has stated that FC2 is acceptable for bulk procurement by UN agencies subject to the standard measures being applied prior to procurement.
Commercial Markets - Direct to Consumers
The Company markets FC directly in the United Kingdom. The Company has distribution agreements with commercial partners which market directly to consumers in 10 countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Spain, France and India. These agreements are generally exclusive for a single country. Under these agreements, the Company manufactures and sells FC to the distributor partners, who, in turn market and distribute the product to consumers in the established territory.
On March 28, 2006, the Company signed an agreement with Fuji Latex, one of the largest male condom manufacturers and distributors in Japan, appointing Fuji Latex as FHC’s exclusive marketer and distributor of the female condom in Japan. The Company and Fuji Latex had previously signed an agreement to manage the importation and quality control of FC under Japanese regulatory requirements, which began repositioning the FC female condom’s availability in Japan. Fuji Latex is currently distributing the Female Condom commercially in Japan.
On May 9, 2006, the Company announced it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Hindustan Latex Limited (HLL), a Government of India Enterprise, to negotiate, in good faith, formal agreements related to the manufacture of FC2, the Company’s second generation product, in India. Negotiations are currently underway. In May 2006, HLL introduced the FC to consumers under the name Confidom Passion Rings. HLL markets the product as India’s first female condom for safe sex and contraception, targeting high-end upwardly mobile consumers. FC, already available in six major cities, will be introduced sequentially into a total of 34 cities within India. HLL is the Company’s exclusive distributor in India.
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Relationships and Agreements with Public Sector Organizations
The Company has an agreement with UNAIDS to supply FC to developing countries at a reduced price which can be negotiated each year based on the Company's cost of production. The current price per unit ranges between £0.38 and £0.445 (British pounds sterling), or approximately $0.74 to $0.87. Under the agreement, UNAIDS and the Company cooperate in educational efforts and marketing FC in developing countries. Sales of FC are made directly to international public agencies and to public health authorities in each country at the price established by the agreement with UNAIDS. The agreement expires on December 31, 2006, but is automatically renewed for one year unless either party gives at least 90 days prior written notice of termination. FC is available in approximately 92 countries through public sector distribution.
In May 2006, the Company received an initial order for 500,100 FC female condoms from the National Aids Control Organization (NACO) of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. The order was placed through UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund. The female condoms will be used in NACO’s Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS prevention programs and distribution will initially be focused on commercial sex workers in six high prevalence states in India. In May 2006, India was reported as having 6.1 million HIV/AIDS cases, less than 1% of its 1 billion plus population, but the largest HIV population in the world. UNAIDS reported in 2005 that a significant portion of new infections in India are occurring in women who are married and who have been infected by husbands who frequent sex workers. UNAIDS further states that commercial sex serves as a major driver of the epidemic in most parts of India. The Indian Government is implementing prevention programs to preclude what happened in some sub-Saharan Africa countries where more than 20% of the population is HIV positive.
In the United States, the product is marketed to city and state public health clinics, as well as not-for-profit organizations such as Planned Parenthood.
Manufacturing Facilities
FC
The Company manufactures FC in a 40,000 square-foot leased facility in London, England. Manufacturing capacity at this facility is expandable to 60 million units per year at a capital expenditure of less than $1 million for the purchase of additional equipment.
FC2
The Company manufactures and warehouses FC2 within 1,900 square footage of a leased facility located in Selangor D.E., Malaysia. A second manufacturing line at this facility became operational in February 2007 expanding capacity from 7.5 million units per year to 15 million units per year.
The Company’s India-based FC2 end-stage production capacity will be located at a facility owned by its India business partner, Hindustan Latex Limited (HLL). The Company expects that production, at an initial capacity of 7.5 million units annually, will be operational early in calendar 2007.
FHC will bring its FC2 production capacity to 22.5 million units annually during the first quarter of calendar 2007. The Company intends to expand its capacity at existing locations and/or manufacture at additional locations as the demand for FC2 develops.
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Government Regulation
In the U.S., FC is regulated by the FDA. Pursuant to section 515(a)(3) of the Safe Medical Amendments Act of 1990 (the "SMA Act"), the FDA may temporarily suspend approval and initiate withdrawal of the PMA if the FDA finds that FC is unsafe or ineffective, or on the basis of new information with respect to the device, which, when evaluated together with information available at the time of approval, indicates a lack of reasonable assurance that the device is safe or effective under the conditions of use prescribed, recommended or suggested in the labeling. Failure to comply with the conditions of FDA approval invalidates the approval order. Commercial distribution of a device that is not in compliance with these conditions is a violation of the SMA Act. The Company has initiated discussions with the FDA regarding submission of its PMA supplement for FC2. The FDA has laid out a process of meetings and review which is now on-going.
Competition
The Company's female condom participates in the same market as male condoms but is not seen as directly competing with male condoms. Rather, the Company believes that providing FC is additive in terms of prevention and choice. Latex male condoms cost less and have brand names that are more widely recognized than FC. In addition, male condoms are generally manufactured and marketed by companies with significantly greater financial resources than the Company.
Medtech Products Ltd. ("MP"), a male latex condom company with a manufacturing facility in Chennai, India, has developed a natural latex female condom. MP's female condom has been marketed under various names including V-Amour, VA Feminine Condom and L’Amour. USAID and Family Health International (FHI) are currently evaluating the MP female condom for consideration to move into Phase 3 clinical study. The manufacturing process has a CE mark for distribution in Europe and may be available in other countries. MP received the Indian Drug Controller approval in January 2003. The product has not received FDA approval nor has it been listed as an essential product by WHO.
It is also possible that other parties may develop a female condom. These competing products could be manufactured, marketed and sold by companies with significantly greater financial resources than those of the Company.
Patents and Trademarks
The Company currently holds product and technology patents for FC in the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, the European Patent Convention, Canada, the People's Republic of China, South Korea and Australia. These patents expire between 2007 and 2013. Patent applications for FC2 are pending in the U.S. and in other countries around the world through the Patent Cooperation Treaty. The applications cover the key aspects of the second generation female condom, including its overall design and manufacturing process.
The Company has the registered trademark “FC Female Condom” in the United States. The Company has also secured, or applied for, 12 trademarks in 22 countries to protect the various names and symbols used in marketing the product around the world. These include "femidom" and "femy," “Reality” and others. In addition, the experience that has been gained through years of manufacturing the FC female condom has allowed the Company to develop trade secrets and know-how, including certain proprietary production technologies that further secure its competitive position. The Company has registered the trademark “FC2 Female Condom” in the United States.
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Overview
The Company manufactures, markets and sells the FC female condom, the only FDA-approved product under a woman's control which provides dual protection against unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS. During 2003, the Company started developing a second generation female condom, FC2, which was completed in 2005. The Company believes that FC2 will result in a significant reduction in production costs and accelerate growth.
Revenues. The Company's revenues are derived from sales of the female condom, its only product, and are recognized upon shipment of the product to its customers. The Company's strategy is to develop a global market and distribution network for its product by completing partnership arrangements with companies with the necessary marketing and financial resources and local market expertise. The Company's customers include the following:
· The Company sells the female condom to the global public sector under the umbrella of its agreement with UNAIDS. This agreement facilitates the availability and distribution of the female condom at a reduced price based on the Company's cost of production. The current price per unit ranges between £0.38 and £0.445 (British pounds sterling), or approximately $0.74 to $0.87. Currently, the female condom is available in approximately 92 countries through public sector distribution.
· | The Company sells the female condom in the United States to city and state public health clinics as well as not-for-profit organizations such as Planned Parenthood. |
· | The Company sells the female condom in the commercial private sector principally through distribution partners. Currently the female condom is currently available through various channels in 108 countries and is commercially marketed directly to consumers in 10 countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Spain, France and India. |
· | On September 30, 2003, the Company entered into an agreement with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to supply up to 25 million units of FC during the term of the contract, which originally expired on December 31, 2006 and was later extended until March 31, 2007. The product would be used primarily in USAID HIV/AIDS prevention programs in developing countries. In 2006, USAID exercised the option to procure six million incremental units within the calendar year. Between the inception of the agreement and February 9, 2007, the Company has shipped USAID 8.9 million units. The Company estimates total units purchased under the contract to be 11.7 million. |
· | On May 9, 2006, the Company announced that it had entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Hindustan Latex Limited, or HLL, a Government of India Enterprise, to negotiate, in good faith, formal agreements related to the manufacture of FC2 in India. Negotiations are currently underway. In May 2006, HLL introduced the female condom to consumers under the name Confidom Passion Rings. HLL markets the product as India’s first female condom for safe sex and contraception, targeting high-end upwardly mobile consumers. FC, already available in six major cities, will be introduced eventually into a total of 34 cities within India. HLL is the Company's exclusive distributor in India. |
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· | In May 2006, the Company received an initial order for 500,100 female condoms from the National Aids Control Organization of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. The order was placed through UNFPA, the United Nations Populations Fund. The female condoms will be used in National Aids Control Organization's Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS prevention programs and distribution will initially be focused on commercial sex workers in six high prevalence states in India. In May 2006, India was reported as having 6.1 million HIV/AIDS cases, less than 1% of its 1 billion plus population, making India the largest HIV population in the world. UNAIDS reported in 2005 that a significant portion of new infections in India are occurring in women who are married and who have been infected by husbands who frequent sex workers. UNAIDS further states that commercial sex serves as a major driver of the epidemic in most parts of India. The Indian Government is implementing prevention programs to preclude what happened in some sub-Saharan Africa countries where more than 20% of the population is HIV positive. |
Significant quarter to quarter variations may result from time to time due to the timing and shipment of large orders and not any fundamental change in the Company's business. Because the Company manufactures FC in a leased facility located in London, England and FC2 in a leased facility located in Malaysia, a portion of the Company's operating costs occur in foreign markets. While a material portion of the Company's future sales are likely to be in foreign markets, all sales are denominated in British pounds sterling or United States dollars. Manufacturing costs and sales to foreign markets are subject to normal currency risks associated with changes in the exchange rate of British pounds sterling relative to the United States dollar. For the first three months of fiscal 2007, 55% of the Company’s net revenues, 82% of the Company’s cost of products sold and 32% of the Company’s operating expenses were affected by changes in the exchange rate of foreign currencies relative to the United States dollar.
On an ongoing basis, management continues to evaluate its commercial transactions and is prepared to employ currency hedging strategies when it believes such strategies are appropriate. In addition, some of the Company's future international sales may be in developing nations where dramatic political or economic changes are possible. Such factors may adversely affect the Company's results of operations and financial condition. For the first three months of fiscal 2007, the Company estimates that the unfavorable net impact of the exchange rate fluctuations was approximately $104,000.
Expenses. The Company manufactures FC at its facility located in the United Kingdom and FC2 at its facility located in Selangor D.E., Malaysia. The Company's cost of products sold consist primarily of direct material costs, direct labor costs and indirect production and distribution costs. Direct material costs include raw materials used to make the female condom, principally polyurethane for FC and a latex hybrid for FC2. Indirect product costs include logistics, quality control, and maintenance expenses, as well as costs for helium, nitrogen, electricity and other utilities. All of the key components for the manufacture of the female condom are essentially available from either multiple sources or multiple locations within a source.
The Company has experienced increased costs of products, supplies, salaries and benefits, and increased general and administrative expenses. In the first three months of fiscal 2007, the Company has, where possible, increased selling prices to offset such increases in costs.
As noted above, the Company's manufacturing costs are subject to currency risks associated with changes in the exchange rate of British pounds sterling relative to the United States dollar. To date, the Company's management has not deemed it necessary to utilize currency hedging strategies to manage its currency risks. A decrease of the value of the U.S. dollar compared to British pounds sterling has the effect of increasing the Company's cost of sales and decreasing its gross profit margin.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005
The Company had net revenues of $4,198,879 and net loss attributable to common stockholders of $(226,924) or $(0.01) per share for the three months ended December 31, 2006 compared to net revenues of $3,408,062 and net income attributable to common stockholders of $59,952 or $0.00 per share for the three months ended December 31, 2005.
Gross profit decreased $142,162, or 10%, to $1,278,398 for the three months ended December 31, 2006 from $1,420,560 for the three months ended December 31, 2005. Gross profit for the quarter ending Deecember 31, 2006 was negatively impacted by product mix, with a significant number of units sold at a low-margin contract price compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2005 which had negligible sales at such a low-margin price. The Company's obligation to accept orders under this contract has expired. The Company expects to negotiate a new contract for future orders from the purchaser.
Net revenues increased $790,817, or 23%, for the three months ended December 31, 2006 compared with the same period last year. The strong revenue performance the Company experienced was attributable to an increase in units shipped to customers in South Africa, Zimbabwe, France, Zambia and Tanzania during the first quarter of the current fiscal year offset somewhat by reduced shipments in Brazil due to the timing of product being shipped in the latter country.
Significant quarter to quarter variations result from time to time due to the timing and shipment of large orders and production scheduling rather than fundamental change in the business. The Company routinely notes the potential for such variations in its press releases and SEC filings.
Cost of products sold increased $932,979, or 47%, to $2,920,481 for the three months ended December 31, 2006 from $1,987,502 for the same period last year. The increase is due to increased unit sales and temporary operating inefficiencies resulting in higher direct material, labor and indirect production costs. The temporary operating inefficiencies occurred when it was necessary to alter a vendor's components that were slightly out of standard specification.
Advertising and promotion expenditures increased $8,933 to $59,038 for the three months ended December 31, 2006 from $50,105 for the same period in the prior year. The increase relates to increased fees paid to a public consulting firm first engaged in the third quarter of 2005 to provide on-going assistance in promoting FC2 and communicating the Company’s global contribution to woman’s health.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $136,030, or 11%, to $1,373,062 for the three months ended December 31, 2006 from $1,237,032 for the three months ended December 31, 2005. The Company experienced higher employee compensation costs offset somewhat by reductions in amortization of intangible assets and lower consulting fees. The decrease in patent amortization resulted from the related assets becoming fully amortized during the second quarter of the prior fiscal year. Consulting fees declined because Sarbanes-Oxley compliance preparation activities concluded in the first quarter of the prior fiscal year.
Research and development cost increased $33,258 to $64,704 for the three months ended December 31, 2006 from $31,446 for the same period in the prior year. The costs in 2006 and first quarter of fiscal 2007 relate primarily to initiating commercial production of FC2 in Malaysia and India, various product studies and preparation of the FC2 PMA supplement.
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Factors That May Affect Operating Results and Financial Condition
The Company's future operating results and financial condition are dependent on the Company's ability to increase demand for the female condom and to cost-effectively manufacture sufficient quantities of the female condom. Inherent in this process are a number of factors that the Company must successfully manage in order to achieve favorable future results and improve its financial condition.
Reliance on a Single Product
The Company expects to derive the vast majority, if not all, of its future revenues from the female condom, its sole current product. While management believes the global potential for the female condom is significant, the ultimate level of consumer demand around the world is not yet known. In 2006, sales of the female condom were sufficient to cover the Company's operating costs.
Distribution Network
The Company's strategy is to develop a global distribution network for the female condom by entering into partnership arrangements with financially secure companies with appropriate marketing expertise. This strategy has resulted in numerous in-country distributions in the public sector, particularly in Africa, Latin America and recently India. The Company has also entered into several partnership agreements for the commercialization of the female condom in consumer sector markets around the world. However, the Company is dependent on country governments, global donors, as well as U.S. municipal and state public health departments to continue AIDS/HIV/STD prevention programs that include female condoms as a component of such programs. The Company’s commercial market penetration is dependent on its ability to identify appropriate business partners who will effectively market and distribute the female condom within its contractual territory. Failure by the Company's partners to successfully market and distribute the female condom or failure of country governments to establish and sustain HIV/AIDS prevention programs which include distribution of female condoms, the Company’s inability to secure additional agreements with global AIDS prevention organizations, or the Company’s inability to secure agreements in new markets, either in the public or private sectors, could adversely affect the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.
On September 30, 2003, the Company entered into an agreement with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to supply USAID with up to 25 million units of FC during the term of the contract. The contract, which originally had a three year term scheduled to expire on December 31, 2006, has been extended until March 31, 2007. The female condom is used primarily in USAID HIV/AIDS prevention programs in developing countries. USAID also has the option to order up to 8 million units of FC for the 2006 calendar year. In 2006, USAID exercised a contract option allowing it to procure six million incremental units within a calendar year. Between the inception of the agreement and February 9, 2007, the Company has shipped USAID 8.9 million units. The Company estimates total units purchased under the contract to be 11.7 million.
On March 25, 2004, the Company announced the appointment of Global Protection Corporation (“Global”) as the exclusive distributor for public sector sales within a 9 state region in the eastern United States. Global is required to purchase 2.6 million units within a three year period to retain exclusive distribution rights. As of February 9, 2007, Global has purchased 1.2 million units.
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On December 18, 2001, the Company announced the three year appointment of Total Access Group (“TAG”) as the exclusive distributor for public sales within a 15 state region in the western United States. TAG was required to meet minimum unit purchase requirements within the three year period to retain exclusive distribution rights and achieved the required levels. Effective January 1, 2005, TAG was awarded a two year extension as the exclusive distributor for public sales within a 20 state region located between the Midwest and Western portion of the United States. TAG was required to purchase 1.4 million units within the two year period to retain exclusive distribution rights. The Company granted TAG a four-year contract extension effective January 1, 2007, making TAG the exclusive distributor for public sales within a 25 state region located between the Midwestern and Western portions of the United States. TAG has agreed to purchase 3.2 million units under this extension.
Inventory and Supply
All of the key components for the manufacture of the female condom are essentially available from either multiple sources or multiple locations within a source.
Global Market and Foreign Currency Risks
The Company manufactures FC in a leased facility located in London, England and FC2 in a leased facility located in Malaysia. A material portion of the Company's future sales are likely to be in foreign markets. Manufacturing costs and sales to foreign markets are subject to normal currency risks associated with changes in the exchange rate of foreign currencies relative to the United States dollar. For the first three months of fiscal 2007, 55% of the Company’s net revenues, 82% of the Company’s cost of products sold and 32% of the Company’s operating expenses were affected by changes in the exchange rate of foreign currencies relative to the United States dollar.
On an ongoing basis, management continues to evaluate its commercial transactions and is prepared to employ currency hedging strategies when it believes such strategies are appropriate. In addition, some of the Company's future international sales may be in developing nations where dramatic political or economic changes are possible. Such factors may adversely affect the Company's results of operations and financial condition. Approximately, 23%, 19% and 16% of net revenues in the first quarter of fiscal 2007 were to customers in South Africa, Zimbabwe and France, respectively. For the first three months of fiscal 2007, the Company estimates that the unfavorable net impact of the exchange rate fluctuations was approximately $104,000.
Government Regulation
The female condom is subject to regulation by the FDA pursuant to the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (the "FDC Act"), and by other state and foreign regulatory agencies. Under the FDC Act, medical devices must receive FDA clearance before they can be sold. FDA regulations also require the Company to adhere to certain "Good Manufacturing Practices," which include testing, quality control and documentation procedures. The Company's compliance with applicable regulatory requirements is monitored through periodic inspections by the FDA. The failure to comply with applicable regulations may result in fines, delays or suspensions of clearances, seizures or recalls of products, operating restrictions, withdrawal of FDA approval and criminal prosecutions. The Company's operating results and financial condition could be materially adversely affected in the event of a withdrawal of approval from the FDA.
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Liquidity and Sources of Capital
Historically, the Company’s operations have consumed cash in the development, manufacturing, and promotion of the female condom. However, in 2006 the Company generated $0.3 million in positive cash flow from operations as a result of increased sales volume and reduced operating and non-operating expenses. During the first quarter of fiscal 2007, cash used in operations was $0.1 million as a result of a higher quarter-end receivable balances due to the timing of sales and inventory growth resulting from manufacturing expansion.
In prior years, the Company has funded operating losses and capital requirements, in large part, through the sale of preferred stock, common stock or debt securities convertible into common stock.
At December 31, 2006, the Company had working capital of $5.0 million and stockholder’s equity of $5.0 million compared to working capital of $5.1 million and stockholder’s equity of $4.8 million as of September 30, 2006.
The Company believes its current cash position is adequate to fund operations of the Company in the near future, although no assurances can be made that such cash will be adequate. However, the Company may sell equity securities to raise additional capital and may borrow funds under its Heartland Bank credit facility.
Presently, the Company has two revolving notes with Heartland Bank, expiring July 1, 2007, that allow the Company to borrow up to $1,500,000. These notes were extended under the same terms as the initial notes dated May 19, 2004, with the exception of the interest rate which has been reduced to prime plus 1% (prime rate was 8.25% at December 31, 2006). No new warrants were issued as part of the extension of these notes. These notes are collateralized by substantially all of the assets of the Company. No amounts were outstanding under the revolving notes at December 31, 2006.
Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices
Although the Company cannot accurately determine the precise effect of inflation, the Company has experienced increased costs of product, supplies, salaries and benefits, and increased general and administrative expenses. In 2005 and 2006 the Company has, where possible, increased selling prices to offset such increases in costs.
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As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including the Company's Chief Executive Officer and the Company's Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). Based on this evaluation, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective. It should be noted that in designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. The Company has designed its disclosure controls and procedures to reach a level of reasonable assurance of achieving desired control objectives and, based on the evaluation described above, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective at reaching that level of reasonable assurance.
There was no change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) during the Company's most recently completed fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
None
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Number Description
3.1 | Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation. (1) |
3.2 | Articles of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company increasing the number of authorized shares of common stock to 27,000,000 shares. (2) |
3.3 | Articles of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company increasing the number of authorized shares of common stock to 35,500,000 shares. (3) |
3.4 | Articles of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company increasing the number of authorized shares of common stock to 38,500,000 shares. (4) |
3.5 | Amended and Restated By-Laws. (5) |
4.1 | Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (same as Exhibit 3.1). |
4.2 | Articles of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company (same as Exhibit 3.2). |
4.3 | Articles of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company increasing the number of authorized shares of common stock to 35,500,000 shares (same as Exhibit 3.3). |
4.4 | Articles of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company increasing the number of authorized shares of common stock to 38,500,000 shares (same as Exhibit 3.4). |
4.5 | Articles II, VII and XI of the Amended and Restated By-Laws (included in Exhibit 3.5). |
31.1 |
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31.2 | |
32.1 |
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(1) | Incorporated herein by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 19, 1999. |
(2) | Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 21, 2000. |
(3) | Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 6, 2002. |
(4) | Incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended December 31, 2003. |
(5) | Incorporated herein by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-18, as filed with the securities and Exchange Commission on May 25, 1990. |
(6) | This certification is not "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |
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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.
THE FEMALE HEALTH COMPANY
DATE: February 13, 2007
/s/ O.B.Parrish
O.B. Parrish, Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer
DATE: February 13, 2007
/s/ Donna Felch
Donna Felch, Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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