Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 3 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2014 |
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Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
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Vision-Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company,” or “our”, “us” or “we”) designs, develops, manufactures, and markets products for endoscopy – the science of using an instrument, known as an endoscope, to provide minimally invasive access to areas not readily visible to the human eye. Our products are sold throughout the world through direct sales representatives in the United States (“U.S.”) and independent distributors for the rest of the world. We are the exclusive supplier of ureteroscopes to the Endoscopy Division of Stryker Corporation (“Stryker”). Our largest geographic markets are the U.S. and Europe. |
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We are incorporated in Delaware, and are the successor to operations begun in 1987. In December 1990, Machida Incorporated (“Machida”) became our wholly-owned subsidiary. We own the registered trademarks Vision Sciences®, EndoSheath®, EndoWipe®, Slide-On® and The Vision System®. Not all products referenced in this report are approved or cleared for sale, distribution, or use. |
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Basis of Presentation and Preparation |
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We have prepared the condensed consolidated financial statements included herein according to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and include, in the opinion of management, all adjustments that we consider necessary for a fair presentation of such information. We have condensed or omitted certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements pursuant to those rules and regulations. We believe, however, that our disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. |
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The results for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full fiscal year. Please read these condensed consolidated financial statements in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014. |
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Liquidity and Capital Resources |
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We have incurred substantial operating losses since our inception and there can be no assurance that we will ever achieve or sustain a profitable level of operations in the future. We anticipate that we will continue to incur negative cash flows from operations during the remainder of fiscal 2015, driven by continued investment in a direct sales force for the U.S. market, spending for marketing, revitalizing a research and development pipeline, and general business operations. As of June 30, 2014, we had cash and cash equivalents totaling approximately $1.3 million. On June 16, 2014, we issued a convertible promissory note to Lewis C. Pell, our Chairman that allowed us to borrow up to $5.0 million, or the 2014 Note. The 2014 Note was issued in accordance with a letter agreement dated May 29, 2014 from Mr. Pell that provided for up to $5.0 million of capital to be made available to us, subject to certain conditions and an expiration date of July 1, 2015. The letter agreement was then terminated. As of June 30, 2014, we had $1.0 million in principal outstanding under the 2014 Note. We expect that our cash at June 30, 2014, together with $4.0 million remaining to be drawn under the 2014 Note, should be sufficient to fund our operations through at least June 30, 2015. However, if our performance expectations fall short (including our failure to generate expected levels of sales) or our expenses exceed expectations, or if the commitment under the 2014 Note becomes unavailable, we will need to secure additional financing and/or reduce our expenses to continue our operations. Our failure to do so would have a material adverse impact on our prospects and financial condition. There can be no assurance that any contemplated additional financing will be available on terms acceptable to us, if at all. If required, we believe we would be able to reduce our expenses to a sufficient level to continue to operate as a going concern. |
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
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Our condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC for interim reporting and U.S. GAAP. These accounting principles require us to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions. We believe that the estimates, judgments and assumptions upon which we rely are reasonable, based upon information available to us at the time that these estimates, judgments and assumptions are made. These estimates, judgments and assumptions can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. To the extent there are any differences (other than nominal differences) between these estimates, judgments or assumptions and actual results, our financial statements will be affected. |
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In the opinion of our Company’s management, the accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements contain all adjustments(consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly, in all material respects, our financial position as of June 30, 2014 and the results of operations and cash flows for the three months then ended. The results of operations and cash flows for the period ended June 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations or cash flows to be expected for any subsequent quarter or the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2015. As of June 30, 2014, there have been no material changes to any of the significant accounting policies described in our Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 30, 2014. |
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The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect the accounts of the Company. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. |
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New Accounting Pronouncement |
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In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued new accounting guidance, namely (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, on revenue recognition. The new standard provides for a single five-step model to be applied to all revenue contracts with customers as well as requires additional financial statement disclosures that will enable users to understand the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows relating to customer contracts. Companies have an option to use either a retrospective approach or cumulative effect adjustment approach to implement the standard. There is no option for early adoption. For public entities, this ASU is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2016. We are currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on our consolidated financial statements. |
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Fair Value Measurements |
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The carrying amounts reflected in our condensed consolidated balance sheets for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other current assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses, accrued compensation, and capital lease obligations approximate fair value due to their short-term nature. The carrying value of our convertible debt-related party approximates fair value due to its attributes, which include, amongst others, interest and its conversion feature into common stock. |
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In determining the fair value of the convertible debt – related party, we analyzed its attributes (coupon rate, conversion price, and the percentage of market cap the face value of the debt instrument was prior to the announcement of the debt) as compared to public company convertible debt issuances in the healthcare industry. We determined the convertible debt was not issued at a discount as its fair value was equal to its face (carrying) value. |
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Concentration of Credit Risk |
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Concentration of credit risk with respect to accounts receivables relates to certain domestic and international customers to whom we make substantial sales. To reduce risk, we routinely assess the financial strength of our customers and, when appropriate, we obtain advance payments for our international sales. As a consequence, we believe that our accounts receivable credit risk exposure is limited. We maintain an allowance for potential credit losses, but historically we have not experienced any significant credit losses related to any individual customer or group of customers in any particular industry or geographic area. |
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The following table summarizes net sales to our significant customers which accounted for more than 10% of total segment net sales and total accounts receivable, net: |
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2014 | 2013 |
Medical segment | | | | | | | | |
Stryker | | $ | 478 | | | $ | 1,144 | |
Percentage of total segment net sales for the three months ended | | | 16 | % | | | 38 | % |
Percentage of total net sales for the three months ended | | | 13 | % | | | 31 | % |
Percentage of total accounts receivable, net as of | | | 14 | % | | | 26 | % |
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