The Company's export sales are denominated in U.S. dollars. These sales are as follows:
| | Quarter Ended March 31, |
Export sales by region (in thousands) | | | 2004 | | | | 2003 | |
United States | | $ | 2,396 | | | $ | 2,140 | |
Canada | | | 416 | | | | 308 | |
Europe | | | 781 | | | | 792 | |
Asia | | | 566 | | | | 344 | |
Total sales | | $ | 4,159 | | | $ | 3,584 | |
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Merrill Lynch Financial Services
On September 30, 2003 , the Company entered into an agreement to modify the terms of its credit facility with Merrill Lynch Business Financial Services. The new agreement provides a credit facility of $3,450,000 through a term note of $2,450,000 and a line of credit of $1,000,000. The new facility matures on October 31, 2004 and bears an interest rate of one month libor + 5.5% and is partially guaranteed (maximum $1,000,000) by an officer of the Company.
The Company's obligations under the credit facility are secured by substantially all of the Company's Salem assets, excluding real property. The facility is also subject to various financial covenants, including having a minimum net worth of $10.0 million at all times. The Company is also required to repay amounts under the credit facility using 100% of the net excess proceeds, as defined, from the sale of its Salem facility; 80% of net proceeds from assets sales and 50% of the net proceeds from equity offerings.
On March 25, 2004 , the Company entered into an amended agreement with Merrill Lynch. The amended agreement changed the maturity date from October 31, 2004 in the prior agreement to June 30, 2004 . The amended agreement also increased the interest from libor + 5.5% in the prior agreement to libor + 7.5%. The agreement also waived the financial covenants requiring repayment of borrowings, discussed above, through March 31, 2004 . All other provisions of the September 30, 2003 agreement remained the same.
On March 31, 2004 the interest rate was approximately 8.5%. Outstanding borrowings as of March 31, 2004 were $3,377,479.
Laurus Master Funds
On September 24, 2003 , the Company sold a Convertible Note to Laurus Master Funds, LTD. The $2,500,000 Convertible Note matures on September 24, 2006 , bears interest at a rate equal to the Prime Rate plus 3. 5%, but in no event less than 7.5%, and provides the holder with the option to convert the loan to common stock at $1.07 per share subject to certain adjustment features. StockerYale has the right to elect to make the monthly required payments on the convertible note (comprised of principal amortization and interest) in the form of shares of common stock, determined based on the $1.07 conversion price. The Company also issued to the holder seven-year warrants to purchase shares in the following warrant amounts and exercise prices per share of common stock: 225,000 shares at $1.23 per share, 150,000 shares at $1.34 per share and 100,000 shares at $1.44 per share. The aggregate purchase price of the convertible note and warrants ($2,500,000) was allocated between the note, the common stock conversion option and warrants based upon their relative fair market value. The purchase price assigned to the note, common stock beneficial conversion option and warrants was $1,551,700, $546,650 and $401,650 respectively. The difference between the face amount of the convertible note of $2,500,000 and the aggregate purchase price of the convertible note of $1,551,700 was recorded as a debt discount and is being amortized over the life of the convertible note. The Company used the Black-Scholes Model to calculate the fair value of the warrants. The underlying assumptions included in the Black-Scholes Model were: a risk-free interest rate of 2.7%; an expected life of five years; and an expected volatility of 114% with no dividend yield.
The Company can elect to pay monthly principal amortization in cash at 103% of the principal amount. The Company may also elect to pay both principal amortization and interest in common stock, if the market price of the stock at the time of the payment is 110% of the fixed conversion price. The Company may elect to redeem the principal amount outstanding at 120% within the first year, 115% within the second year and 110% during the third year. The principal amortization payments begin 120 days from the execution of the agreement at a rate of $78,125 per month. As of March 31, 2004 , $2,052,710 was outstanding under the Convertible Note of which $937,500 has been classified as short-term debt and $1,115,210 has been classified as long-term debt. The obligation is reported net of $542,081 related to unamortized debt discount based upon beneficial conversion rights and warrants.
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On February 25, 2004 , the Company sold a Convertible Note to Laurus Master Funds, LTD. The $4,000,000 Convertible Note matures on February 25, 2007 , bears interest at a rate equal to the Prime Rate plus 2.0 %, but in no event less than 6.0 %, and provides the holder with the option to convert the loan to common stock at $1.30 per share subject to certain adjustment features. The Convertible Note is collateralized by a mortgage on the Salem building. StockerYale has the right to elect to make the monthly required payments on the convertible note (comprised of principal amortization and interest) in the form of shares of common stock, determined based on the $1.30 conversion price. The Company also issued to the holder seven-year warrants to purchase shares in the following warrant amounts and exercise prices per share of common stock: 375,000 shares at $1.56 per share, 250,000 shares at $1.75 per share and 75,000 shares at $1.94 per share. The aggregate purchase price of the c onvertible note and warrants ($4,000,000) was allocated between the note, the common stock conversion option and warrants based upon their relative fair market value. The purchase price assigned to the note, common stock beneficial conversion option and warrants was $2,319,047, $988,184 and $692,769 respectively. The difference between the face amount of the convertible note of $4,000,000 and the aggregate purchase price of the convertible note of $2,319,047 was recorded as a debt discount and is being amortized over the life of the convertible note. The Company used the Black-Scholes Model to calculate the fair value of the warrants. The underlying assumptions included in the Black-Scholes Model were: a risk-free interest rate of 3.0%; an expected life of five years; and an expected volatility of 140% with no dividend yield.
The Company can elect to pay monthly principal amortization in cash at 101% of the principal amount. The Company may also elect to pay both principal amortization and interest in common stock, if the market price of the stock at the time of the payment is 110% of the fixed conversion price. The Company may elect to redeem the principal amount outstanding at 115% within the first year, 110% within the second year and 105% during the third year. The principal amortization payments begin 120 days from the execution of the agreement at a rate of $125,000 per month. As of March 31, 2004 , $4,000,000 was outstanding under the Convertible Note of which $1,000,000 has been classified as short-term debt and $3,000,000 has been classified as long-term debt. The obligation has been reported net of $1,594,750 related to unamortized debt discount based upon beneficial conversion rights and warrants.
TJJ Corporation
On December 27, 2002 , the Company entered into a Term Note agreement with TJJ Corporation. The Term Note was a $5,000,000 three-year note due December 26, 2005 , secured by the Company's Salem headquarters and bears an interest rate of 8.5%. The Company also issued warrants to purchase shares of the Company's common stock. The warrants can be exercised over a five-year period and each warrant can be exchanged for one share of common stock at a purchase price of $1.35 per share. The aggregate purchase price of the Term Note and the warrants of $5,000,000 was allocated between the Term Note and warrants based upon their relative fair market values. The purchase price assigned to the Term Note and warrants was $4,730,825 and $269,175, respectively. The difference between the face amount of the Term Note and the aggregate purchase price allocated to the Term Note of $4,730,825 was recorded as a debt discount, and was amortized over the life of the Term Note.
On September 18, 2003 , the Company entered into an agreement with TJJ Corporation amending the $5,000,000 Term Note maturing in December 26, 2005 . The new agreement resulted in loan amortization commencing in October 2003 and a reduction in the stockholders' equity covenant from $22,000,000 to $20,000,000. The new principal amortization beginning in October 2003 was $100,000 per month for three months, $150,000 for the next three months and $200,000 per month for the following eleven months. As of December 31, 2003 , $4,700,000, excluding debt discount of $155,833, was outstanding under the Term Note. On February 25,2004 , the Company paid the note in full including outstanding principal and accrued interest of $4,400,000 and $25,000, respectively, with proceeds from a private placement of common stock and convertible notes.
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National Bank of Canada
On May 26, 2003 , the Company entered into a credit agreement with the National Bank of Canada replacing the facility with Toronto Dominion Bank. The new agreement provided total borrowing availability up to C$4,050,000 ($3,000,000 US), including a line of credit of C$2,500,000 ($1,850,000 US) and a ten-year term note of C$1,550,000 ($1,150,000 US). Initial proceeds were used to pay off the credit agreement with Toronto Dominion Bank.
On August 23, 2003 , the Company amended its credit facility with National Bank of Canada to reduce the restricted term deposit from C$1,000,000 ($740,000 US) to C$250,000 ($185,000 US) and reduce the term loan from C$2,300,000 ($1,702,000 US) to C$1,550,000 ($1,147,000 US) . The net availability of the term loan remained the same. In addition, the bank added Canadian Provincial Government research and development tax credits as additional eligible accounts receivable, which increased the availability of the revolving credit facility by approximately C$300,000 ($222,000 US). All other terms of the credit facility remained the same, including StockerYale, Inc.'s guarantee to fund StockerYale Canada 's deficits if requested by the bank.
On November 20, 2003 , the credit facility was amended increasing the interest rate on the line of credit to the Canadian prime rate plus 2.00% and the term note to the Canadian prime rate plus 2.75%.
The National Bank of Canada credit facility requires the following financial covenants, including working capital, net worth, capital expenditures, a financial coverage ratio and maximum inventory levels.
On March 19, 2004 , the Company entered into an amended agreement with the National Bank of Canada . The new agreement includes a line of credit of C$2,500,000 ($1,875,000 US) and a five-year term note of C$1,396,000 ($1,050,000 US). The amended agreement reduced the net worth covenant from C$10,800,000 in the May 26, 2003 agreement to C$8,000,000 in the March 19, 2004 agreement as of December 31, 2003 . The amended agreement also requires a C$10,000,000 net worth as of September 30, 2004 and thereafter. The amended agreement also reduced the reduced the inventory component of the line of credit availability from C$750,000 to C$625,000 and requires the Company to achieve specific net profit targets throughout 2004.
As of March 31, 2004 , C$1,771,000 ($1,352,000 US) was outstanding under the line of credit and C$1,378,000 ($1,052,000 US) was outstanding under the term note. As of March 31, 2004 , the interest rate on the line of credit and the term note were 7.00% and 7.75%, respectively.
As of March 31, 2004 , the Company was in compliance with all provisions of its loan agreements.
(13) SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On May 7, 2004 , the chairman and chief executive officer paid the Company $266,562.50, which represented the entire balance of principal and accrued interest outstanding for the Officer Note issued on May 31, 2002 .
As of May 4, 2004 , Laurus Master Funds had converted the total $2,500,000 Convertible Note issued September 24, 2003 into 2,336,449 shares of common stock . This conversion will result in a non-cash charge to the statement of operations during the second quarter equal to a portion of the unamortized discount.
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Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND OPERATING RESULTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The company's actual results could differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. When the company use words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," and other similar expressions, they generally identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, for example, statements relating to acquisitions and related financial information, development activities, business strategy and prospects, future capital expenditures, sources and availability of capital, environmental and other regulations and competition. Investors should exercise caution in interpreting and relying on forward-looking statements since they involve known risks, uncertainties and other factors whi ch are, in some cases, beyond the company's control and could materially affect our actual results, performance or achievements . The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results include, without limitation, the Company's ability to, (i) compete with entities that have greater financial, technical and marketing resources than the Company, (ii) develop and market new products in its various business lines, (iii) gain sufficient market acceptance for its fiber products (iv) obtain financing on favorable terms or refinance indebtedness prior to maturity or (v) raise capital through equity or debt to fund anticipated expenditures and (vi) risks inherent with international operations. In addition, general economic conditions worldwide may affect the Company's results . Additional such factors are discussed in the section entitled "certain factors affecting future operating results" on page 23 of the company's annual report on form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the attached unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto and with our audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the company' annual report on Form 10K for the year ended December 31, 2003.
FISCAL QUARTERS ENDED MARCH 31, 2004 AND 2003
Net Sales
For the quarter ended March 31, net sales increased $0.6 million or 16% from $3.6 million in 2003 to $4.2 million in 2004. Illumination sales increased $0.8 million or 23% offsetting a $0.2 million decline in the optical components sector. Increased shipments of structured light lasers for the machine vision and military markets from our Canadian subsidiary; continued growth in LEDS sales from our Irish subsidiary; and initial shipments of recently announced advanced imaging systems from Singapore were the key factors contributing to the sales improvement.
Gross Profit
Gross margins improved from $0.9 million or 26% of sales in 2003 to $1.2 million or 30% of sales in 2004 as increased sales and lower manufacturing overhead contributed incremental profits of $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses decreased $0.3 million or 10% from $3.0 million in the first quarter of 2003 to $2.7 million in the first quarter of 2004. Research and development expenses declined $0.1 million or 8% due to reduced employee salaries and benefit expenses. Lower employee salaries and benefits coupled with reduced travel expenses resulted in a $0.1 million or 10% decline in selling expenditures. General and administrative expenses were reduced $0.1 million or 12% due to lower salaries and facilities costs.
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Non-Operating Expenses
Non-operating expenses increased $0.6 million principally due to higher non-cash debt acquisition and debt discount amortization expenses related to the write-off of these deferred costs for the TJJ Corporation mortgage, which was paid off in February of 2004 and the conversion of 356,000 shares of the Laurus Master Funds convertible debt to common stock. The total non-cash charges for debt acquisition and debt discount increased $0.3 million from the press release of April 13, 2004 principally due to conversion of Laurus shares and an accelerated method applied to amortizing debt acquisition expenses. Interest expense remained level at $0.1 million.
Net Income (Loss)
Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2004 increased $0.2 million or 8% to $2.3 million compared to a net loss of $2.1 million for the same period in 2003.
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes
The Company's historical operating losses raise doubt as to the realizability of the deferred tax assets. As a result, management has provided a valuation allowance for the net deferred tax assets that may not be realized.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At March 31, 2004 , the Company was in compliance with all provisions of its loan agreements.
During the first quarter of 2004, the Company completed a $6.6 million financing (net proceeds of $6.3 million) through a $2.6 million private placement of common stock and a $4.0 million convertible note Based upon its forecast for 2004, the Company is pursuing various options to raise additional funds to finance operations through the end of 2004. The Company can give no assurances to the timing or terms of such arrangements, assuming it is able to consummate one or more of these options. If the Company is unable to raise sufficient funds through these options by the end of the second quarter of 2004, it will need to implement further cost reduction strategies, and the Company may not have adequate capital to sustain its current operations. Financing options in process and under consideration include the sale of real estate and/or a private placement of equity/debt securities. The Company expects to close one or more of these financing options by the end of the second quarter of 2004.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2004 , cash increased $0.1 million. Cash used in operating activities was $1.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2004, which primarily resulted from an operating loss of $2.3 offset by a $1.3 million of non-cash charges for depreciation, amortization expenses and non-cash interest expense resulting in a $1.0 million use of cash. In addition, increased working capital contributed to a $0.4 million use of cash.
Cash provided in financing activities was $1.5 million as net proceeds from the private placement of equity and convertible note of $6.3 million more than offset the $4.7 million retirement of the TJJ Corporation loan and $0.1 million in other debt obligations.
Investing activities used $0.1 million due to capital expenditures in Montreal .
Merrill Lynch Financial Services
On September 30, 2003 , the Company entered into an agreement to modify the terms of its credit facility with Merrill Lynch Business Financial Services. The new agreement provides a credit facility of $3,450,000 through a term note of $2,450,000 and a line of credit of $1,000,000. The new facility matures on October 31, 2004 and bears an interest rate of one month libor + 5.5% and is partially guaranteed (maximum $1,000,000) by an officer of the Company.
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The Company's obligations under the credit facility are secured by substantially all of the Company's Salem assets, excluding real property. The facility is also subject to various financial covenants, including having a minimum net worth of $10.0 million at all times. The Company is also required to repay amounts under the credit facility using 100% of the net excess proceeds, as defined, from the sale of its Salem facility; 80% of net proceeds from assets sales and 50% of the net proceeds from equity offerings.
On March 25, 2004 , the Company entered into an amended agreement with Merrill Lynch. The amended agreement changed the maturity date from October 31, 2004 in the prior agreement to June 30, 2004 . The amended agreement also increased the interest from libor + 5.5% in the prior agreement to libor + 7.5%. The agreement also waived the financial covenants requiring repayment of borrowings, discussed above, through March 31, 2004 . All other provisions of the September 30, 2003 agreement remained the same.
On March 31, 2004 the interest rate was approximately 8.5%. Outstanding borrowings as of March 31, 2004 were $3,377,479.
Laurus Master Funds
On September 24, 2003 , the Company sold a Convertible Note to Laurus Master Funds, LTD. The $2,500,000 Convertible Note matures on September 24, 2006 , bears interest at a rate equal to the Prime Rate plus 3. 5%, but in no event less than 7.5%, and provides the holder with the option to convert the loan to common stock at $1.07 per share subject to certain adjustment features. StockerYale has the right to elect to make the monthly required payments on the convertible note (comprised of principal amortization and interest) in the form of shares of common stock, determined based on the $1.07 conversion price. The Company also issued to the holder seven-year warrants to purchase shares in the following warrant amounts and exercise prices per share of common stock: 225,000 shares at $1.23 per share, 150,000 shares at $1.34 per share and 100,000 shares at $1.44 per share. The aggregate purchase price of the convertible note and warrants ($2,500,000) was allocated between the note, the common stock conversion option and warrants based upon their relative fair market value. The purchase price assigned to the note, common stock beneficial conversion option and warrants was $1,551,700, $546,650 and $401,650 respectively. The difference between the face amount of the convertible note of $2,500,000 and the aggregate purchase price of the convertible note of $1,551,700 was recorded as a debt discount and is being amortized over the life of the convertible note. The Company used the Black-Scholes Model to calculate the fair value of the warrants. The underlying assumptions included in the Black-Scholes Model were: a risk-free interest rate of 2.7%; an expected life of five years; and an expected volatility of 114% with no dividend yield.
The Company can elect to pay monthly principal amortization in cash at 103% of the principal amount. The Company may also elect to pay both principal amortization and interest in common stock, if the market price of the stock at the time of the payment is 110% of the fixed conversion price. The Company may elect to redeem the principal amount outstanding at 120% within the first year, 115% within the second year and 110% during the third year. The principal amortization payments begin 120 days from the execution of the agreement at a rate of $78,125 per month. As of March 31, 2004 , $2,052,710 was outstanding under the Convertible Note of which $937,500 has been classified as short-term debt and $1,115,210 has been classified as long-term debt. The obligation is reported net of $542,081 related to unamortized debt discount based upon beneficial conversion rights and warrants.
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On February 25, 2004 , the Company sold a Convertible Note to Laurus Master Funds, LTD. The $4,000,000 Convertible Note matures on February 25, 2007 , bears interest at a rate equal to the Prime Rate plus 2.0 %, but in no event less than 6.0 %, and provides the holder with the option to convert the loan to common stock at $1.30 per share subject to certain adjustment features. The Convertible Note is collateralized by a mortgage on the Salem building. StockerYale has the right to elect to make the monthly required payments on the convertible note (comprised of principal amortization and interest) in the form of shares of common stock, determined based on the $1.30 conversion price. The Company also issued to the holder seven-year warrants to purchase shares in the following warrant amounts and exercise prices per share of common stock: 375,000 shares at $1.56 per share, 250,000 shares at $1.75 per share and 75,000 shares at $1.94 per share. The aggregate purchase price of the c onvertible note and warrants ($4,000,000) was allocated between the note, the common stock conversion option and warrants based upon their relative fair market value. The purchase price assigned to the note, common stock beneficial conversion option and warrants was $2,319,047, $988,184 and $692,769 respectively. The difference between the face amount of the convertible note of $4,000,000 and the aggregate purchase price of the convertible note of $2,319,047 was recorded as a debt discount and is being amortized over the life of the convertible note. The Company used the Black-Scholes Model to calculate the fair value of the warrants. The underlying assumptions included in the Black-Scholes Model were: a risk-free interest rate of 3.0%; an expected life of five years; and an expected volatility of 140% with no dividend yield.
The Company can elect to pay monthly principal amortization in cash at 101% of the principal amount. The Company may also elect to pay both principal amortization and interest in common stock, if the market price of the stock at the time of the payment is 110% of the fixed conversion price. The Company may elect to redeem the principal amount outstanding at 115% within the first year, 110% within the second year and 105% during the third year. The principal amortization payments begin 120 days from the execution of the agreement at a rate of $125,000 per month. As of March 31, 2004 , $4,000,000 was outstanding under the Convertible Note of which $1,000,000 has been classified as short-term debt and $3,000,000 has been classified as long-term debt. The obligation has been reported net of $1,594.750 related to unamortized debt discount based upon beneficial conversion rights and warrants.
TJJ Corporation
On December 27, 2002 , the Company entered into a Term Note agreement with TJJ Corporation. The Term Note was a $5,000,000 three-year note due December 26, 2005 , secured by the Company's Salem headquarters and bears an interest rate of 8.5%. The Company also issued warrants to purchase shares of the Company's common stock. The warrants can be exercised over a five-year period and each warrant can be exchanged for one share of common stock at a purchase price of $1.35 per share. The aggregate purchase price of the Term Note and the warrants of $5,000,000 was allocated between the Term Note and warrants based upon their relative fair market values. The purchase price assigned to the Term Note and warrants was $4,730,825 and $269,175, respectively. The difference between the face amount of the Term Note and the aggregate purchase price allocated to the Term Note of $4,730,825 was recorded as a debt discount, and was amortized over the life of the Term Note.
On September 18, 2003 , the Company entered into an agreement with TJJ Corporation amending the $5,000,000 Term Note maturing in December 26, 2005 . The new agreement resulted in loan amortization commencing in October 2003 and a reduction in the stockholders' equity covenant from $22,000,000 to $20,000,000. The new principal amortization beginning in October 2003 was $100,000 per month for three months, $150,000 for the next three months and $200,000 per month for the following eleven months. As of December 31, 2003 , $4,700,000, excluding debt discount of $155,833, was outstanding under the Term Note . On February 25,2004 , the Company paid the note in full including outstanding principal and accrued interest of $4,400,000 and $25,000, respectively, with proceeds from a private placement of common stock and convertible notes.
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National Bank of Canada
On May 26, 2003 , the Company entered into a credit agreement with the National Bank of Canada replacing the facility with Toronto Dominion Bank. The new agreement provided total borrowing availability up to C$4,050,000 ($3,000,000 US), including a line of credit of C$2,500,000 ($1,850,000 US) and a ten-year term note of C$1,550,000 ($1,150,000 US). Initial proceeds were used to pay off the credit agreement with Toronto Dominion Bank.
On August 23, 2003 , the Company amended its credit facility with National Bank of Canada to reduce the restricted term deposit from C$1,000,000 ($740,000 US) to C$250,000 ($185,000 US) and reduce the term loan from C$2,300,000 ($1,702,000 US) to C$1,550,000 ($1,147,000 US) . The net availability of the term loan remained the same. In addition, the bank added Canadian Provincial Government research and development tax credits as additional eligible accounts receivable, which increased the availability of the revolving credit facility by approximately C$300,000 ($222,000 US). All other terms of the credit facility remained the same, including StockerYale, Inc.'s guarantee to fund StockerYale Canada 's deficits if requested by the bank.
On November 20, 2003 , the credit facility was amended increasing the interest rate on the line of credit to the Canadian prime rate plus 2.00% and the term note to the Canadian prime rate plus 2.75%.
The National Bank of Canada credit facility requires the following financial covenants, including working capital, net worth, capital expenditures, a financial coverage ratio and maximum inventory levels.
On March 19, 2004 , the Company entered into an amended agreement with the National Bank of Canada . The new agreement includes a line of credit of C$2,500,000 ($1,875,000 US) and a five-year term note of C$1,396,000 ($1,050,000 US). The amended agreement reduced the net worth covenant from C$10,800,000 in the May 26, 2003 agreement to C$8,000,000 in the March 19, 2004 agreement as of December 31, 2003 . The amended agreement also requires a C$10,000,000 net worth as of September 30, 2004 and thereafter. The amended agreement also reduced the reduced the inventory component of the line of credit availability from C$750,000 to C$625,000 and requires the Company to achieve specific net profit targets throughout 2004.
As of March 31, 2004 , C$1,771,000 ($1,352,000 US) was outstanding under the line of credit and C$1,378,000 ($1,052,000 US) was outstanding under the term note. As of March 31, 2004 , the interest rate on the line of credit and the term note were 7.00% and 7.75%, respectively.
On May 7, 2004 , the chairman and chief executive officer paid the Company $266,562.50, which represented the entire balance of principal and accrued interest outstanding for the Officer Note issued on May 31, 2002 .
As of May 4, 2004 , Laurus Master Funds had converted the total $2,500,000 Convertible Note issued September 24, 2003 into 2,336,449 shares of common stock . This conversion will result in a non-cash charge to the statement of operations during the second quarter equal to a portion of the unamortized discount.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES, COMMITMENTS AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS
The Company considered the disclosure requirements of FR-60 regarding critical accounting policies and FR-61 regarding liquidity and capital resources, certain trading activities and related party/certain other disclosures, and concluded that nothing materially changed during the quarter that would warrant further disclosure under these releases.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RISK
Management has determined that all of the Company's foreign subsidiaries operate primarily in local currencies that represent the functional currencies of the subsidiaries. All assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rate prevailing at the balance sheet date, while income and expense accounts are translated at average exchange rates during the year. As such, the Company's operating results are affected by fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar as compared to currencies in foreign countries, as a result of the Company's transactions in these foreign markets. The Company does not operate a hedging program to mitigate the effect of a significant rapid change in the value of the Canadian Dollar or Euro as compared to the U.S. dollar. If such a change did occur, the Company would have to take into account a currency exchange gain or loss in the amount of the change in the U.S. dollar denominated balance of the amounts outstanding at the time of such change. While the Company does not believe such a gain or loss is likely, and would not likely be material, there can be no assurance that such a loss would not have an adverse material effect on the Company's results of operations or financial condition.
INTEREST RATE RISK
The Company is exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates, which may adversely affect its financial position, results of operations and cash flows. In seeking to minimize the risks from interest rate fluctuations, the Company manages exposures through its regular operating and financing activities. The Company is exposed to interest rate risk primarily through its borrowings under its $1.0 million credit line and $2.4 million term note with Merrill Lynch with an interest rate at 7.5% over the one month LIBOR and its C$2.5million line of credit and C$1.4 term note with the National Bank of Canada with interest rates of 2.0% and 2.75% over the Canadian prime rate. As of March 31, 2004 , the fair market value of the Company's outstanding debt approximates its carrying value due to the short-term maturities and variable interest rates. A 1% change in interest rates could increase or decrease interest expense by approximately $60,000 on an annual basis.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.
As required by new Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, within the 90 days prior to the date of 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 Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms. In connection with the new rules, we currently are in the process of further reviewing and documenting our disclosure controls and procedur es, including our internal controls and procedures for financial reporting, and may from time to time make changes aimed at enhancing their effectiveness and to ensure that our systems evolve with our business.
(b) Changes in internal controls
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Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
At times the company may be involved in disputes and/or litigation with respect to its products and operations in its normal course of business. The company does not believe that the ultimate impact of the resolution of such matters would have a material adverse effect on the company's financial condition or results of operations. The company is not currently involved in any legal proceedings.
Item 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Not applicable.
Item 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
Not applicable.
Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY
Not applicable.
Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION
Not applicable.
Item 6. EXHIBITS, LISTS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) The following is a complete list of exhibits filed as part of this Form 10-Q:
Exhibit Number | Description |
31.1 | CEO Certification |
31.2 | CFO Certification |
32.1 | CEO Certification |
32.2 | CEO Certification |
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(b) Reports on Form 8-K
1) On January 26, 2004 , the Company issued a press release concerning the appointment of Ricardo Diaz as Choef Operating Officer.
2) On February 26, 2004 , the Company issued a press release concerning the placement of common stock and a convertible note to institutional investors.
3) On March 15, 2004 , the Company issued a press release concerning financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2003 .
4) On April 8, 2004, the Company issued a press release concerning the expected release of its first quarter 2004 financial results and the qualification by the Company's auditors in the Company's Annual Report filed as Form 10-K regarding the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern.
5) On April 13, 2004 , the Company issued a press release concerning the appointment of new independent auditors.
6) On April 13, 2004 , the Company issued a press release concerning the Company's financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2004.
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, thereto duly authorized.
StockerYale, Inc. | |
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May 14, 2004 | /s/ Mark W. Blodgett |
| Mark W. Blodgett, |
| Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
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May 14, 2004 | /s/ Francis J. O'Brien |
| Francis J. O'Brien, |
| Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |
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19 / STKR | END | 2004 Form 10-Q |