UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended: September 28, 2001
OR
[_] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission file number: 0-11634
STAAR SURGICAL COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 95-3797439
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
1911 Walker Avenue
Monrovia, California
91016
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(626) 303-7902
(Registrant's telephone number including area code)
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last
report)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. YES [X] NO [_]
The Registrant has 17,180,385 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share,
issued and outstanding as of October 31, 2001.
Total number of sequentially numbered pages in this document: 12
STAAR SURGICAL COMPANY
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PART I
Item 1 - Financial Information
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - September 28, 2001
And December 29, 2000........................................ 1
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - Three and
Nine Months Ended September 28, 2001 and September 29, 2000.. 2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Nine Months
Ended September 28, 2001 and September 29, 2000.............. 3
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements........... 4
Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations........................................ 8
PART II
Item 1 - Legal Proceedings.............................................. 11
Item 2 - Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds...................... 11
Item 3 - Defaults Upon Senior Securities................................ 11
Item 4 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders............ 11
Item 5 - Other Information.............................................. 11
Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K............................... 11
Signature Page.......................................................... 12
STAAR SURGICAL COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except par value)
(Unaudited)
September 28, December 29,
2001 2000
ASSETS (Unaudited) (Note)
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Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,429 $ 6,087
Accounts receivable, net 8,768 9,662
Other receivables 2,598 2,979
Inventories 17,543 20,808
Prepaids, deposits, and other current assets 3,869 4,175
Deferred income tax, current 1,764 1,763
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Total current assets 36,971 45,474
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Property, plant and equipment, net 12,892 13,626
Patents and licenses, net 10,215 10,538
Goodwill, net 6,070 6,357
Deferred income tax, non-current 7,773 3,088
Other assets 1,286 1,069
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Total assets $ 75,207 $80,152
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Notes payable $ 8,191 $ 7,944
Accounts payable 6,432 6,199
Other current liabilities 5,787 7,028
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Total current liabilities 20,410 21,171
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Other long-term liabilities 295 312
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Total liabilities 20,705 21,483
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Minority interest 337 204
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Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $.01 par value; 30,000 shares
authorized; issued and outstanding 16,966 at
September 28, 2001 and 16,949, at December 29, 2000 170 169
Capital in excess of par value 75,122 75,047
Accumulated other comprehensive income (1,992) (1,583)
Retained deficit (15,827) (9,430)
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57,473 64,203
Notes receivable from officers and directors (3,308) (5,738)
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Total stockholders' equity 54,165 58,465
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$ 75,207 $80,152
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Note: The amounts presented in the December 29, 2000 balance sheet are derived
from the audited financial statements for the year ended December 29, 2000. See
accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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STAAR SURGICAL COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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September 28, September 29, September 28, September 29,
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2001 2000 2001 2000
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Sales $12,030 $13,606 $ 37,714 $ 40,476
Royalty and other income 124 58 332 174
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Total revenues 12,154 13,664 38,046 40,650
Cost of sales 5,466 5,354 21,671 20,964
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Gross profit 6,688 8,310 16,375 19,686
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Selling, general and
administrative expenses:
General and administrative 2,218 1,506 6,832 6,632
Marketing and selling 4,444 4,951 15,122 15,613
Research and development 781 807 2,537 3,040
Restructuring, impairment,
and other nonrecurring
charges 2,109 -- 2,109 13,776
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Total selling, general and
administrative expenses: 9,552 7,263 26,600 39,061
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Operating income (loss) (2,864) 1,047 (10,225) (19,375)
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Other income (expense):
Equity in operations of
joint venture 322 -- 322 (4,698)
Interest income 27 82 198 683
Interest expense (158) (402) (512) (1,224)
Other income (expense) (382) (2) (356) 890
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Total other expense, net (191) (322) (348) (4,349)
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Income (loss) from operations before
taxes and minority interest (3,055) 725 (10,573) (23,724)
Income tax provision (benefit) (1,128) 174 (4,309) (6,077)
Minority interest 64 9 133 62
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Net income (loss) $(1,991) $ 542 $ (6,397) $(17,709)
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Net income (loss) per share:
Basic $(.12) $.04 $(.38) $(1.21)
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Diluted $(.12) $.04 $(.38) $(1.21)
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Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
Basic 16,966 14,837 16,958 14,643
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Diluted 16,966 15,309 16,958 14,643
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See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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STAAR SURGICAL COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
NINE MONTHS ENDED
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September 28, September 29,
2001 2000
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Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss $(6,397) $(17,709)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss
to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation of property and equipment 1,873 1,847
Amortization of intangibles 715 1,247
Write-off of accounts receivable -- 449
Change in deferred revenue 467 (174)
Equity in (earnings) operations of joint venture (384) 4,698
Common stock issued for services -- 1,422
Stock-based compensation expense 13 --
Minority interest 133 62
Deferred income taxes (4,685) ( 6,587)
Non-cash restructuring and inventory write-down 5,585 14,982
Notes receivable reserve 2,109 --
Change in operating working capital (2,215) (5,242)
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Net cash used in operating activities (2,786) (5,005)
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment (1,140) (1,974)
Increase in patents and licenses (104) (730)
Proceeds from notes receivable and other 321 192
Increase in other assets 166 909
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Net cash used in investing activities (757) (1,603)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Increase in borrowings under notes payable
and long-term debt 231 7,630
Payments on notes payable and long-term debt -- (2,820)
Proceeds from private placement -- 18,003
Net borrowings under line-of-credit -- 1,007
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options 63 2,297
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Net cash provided by financing activities 294 26,117
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and
cash equivalents (409) (1,092)
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Increase (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents (3,658) 18,416
Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period 6,087 3,344
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Cash and cash equivalents, at end of period $ 2,429 $ 21,760
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See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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STAAR SURGICAL COMPANY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands)
September 28, 2001
1. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying financial statements consolidate the accounts of the
Company and it's wholly and majority owned subsidiaries. All significant
intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries are translated at rates of
exchange in effect at the close of the period. Revenues and expenses are
translated at the weighted average of exchange rates in effect during the
period. The resulting translation gains and losses are deferred and are shown as
a separate component of stockholders' equity as accumulated other comprehensive
income. During the nine-months ended September 28, 2001 and September 29, 2000,
the net foreign translation loss was $409 and $1,092. Net foreign currency
transaction loss for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2001 and
September 29, 2000 was $375 and $10 and $252 and $97. Investment in the Japanese
joint venture is accounted for using the equity method of accounting.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have
been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States for interim financial information and with the instructions to
Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include
all the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting
principles for complete financial statements. The financial statements for the
three-and nine-months ended September 28, 2001 and September 29, 2000, in the
opinion of management, include all adjustments (consisting only of normal
recurring adjustments, except as described in Notes 6 and 7) necessary for a
fair presentation of the financial condition and results of operations. These
financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial
statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 29, 2000. The results of operations for the
three and nine-months ended September 28, 2001 and September 29, 2000 are not
necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any other interim
period or the entire year.
Each of the Company's reporting periods ends on the Friday nearest to the
quarter ending date.
2. Geographic and Product Data
The Company develops, manufactures and distributes medical devices used in
minimally invasive ophthalmic surgery. Substantially all of the Company's
revenues result from the sale of the Company's medical devices. The Company
distributes its medical devices in the cataract, refractive and glaucoma
segments within ophthalmology. During the periods presented, revenues from the
refractive and glaucoma segments were less than 10% of total revenue.
Accordingly, there is not enough difference for the Company to account for these
products separately or to justify segmented reporting by product type.
The Company markets its products in over 40 countries and has manufacturing
sites in the United States and Switzerland. Other than the United States and
Germany, the Company does not conduct business in any country in which its sales
in that country exceed 5% of consolidated sales. Sales are attributed to
countries based on the location of customers. The composition of the Company's
sales to unaffiliated customers between those in the United States, Germany, and
those in other locations for each period is set forth below.
3 months 3 months 9 months 9 months
September 28, September 29, September 28, September 29,
2001 2000 2001 2000
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Sales to unaffiliated customers
United States $ 6,532 $ 8,172 $20,039 $22,442
Germany 3,582 3,410 11,115 10,770
Other 1,916 2,024 6,560 7,264
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Total $12,030 $13,606 $37,714 $40,476
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The Company sells its products internationally. International transactions
subject the Company to several potential risks, including fluctuating exchange
rates (to the extent the Company's transactions are not in U.S. dollars),
regulation of fund transfers by foreign governments, United States and foreign
export and import duties and tariffs and possible political instability.
3. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Included in cash and cash equivalents at September 28, 2001, is
approximately $2,000 of restricted cash that was pledged as collateral on the
note payable to the Company's domestic lender.
4. Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market
(net realizable value) and consisted of the following at September 28, 2001 and
December 29, 2000:
September 28, December 29,
2001 2000
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Raw materials and purchased parts $ 2,982 $ 2,844
Work in process 2,807 3,615
Finished goods 11,754 14,349
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$17,543 $20,808
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5. Notes Payable
The Company has a line of credit with a domestic lender which provides for
borrowings of up to $7.0 million. The agreement requires that the Company have
positive net income after taxes. The Company was not in compliance with the net
income covenant as of September 28, 2001 and obtained a waiver from the lender
who agreed to waive its rights and remedies under the agreement. The note,
originally due October 1, 2001, was extended to January 4, 2002. The Company is
in the process of seeking alternative financing to pay-down or payoff the loan
agreement. While there is no assurance the Company will be successful in
obtaining the necessary financing or obtaining financing on favorable terms,
management believes it will be able to replace the credit facility.
6. Restructuring Plan
During 2000, the Company recorded a pretax charge to earnings of $13,800.
The balance of accrued restructuring costs related to the charge is as follows:
Balance at Balance at
December 29, 2000 Utilized September 28, 2001
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Employee Separation Costs $1,159 ($1,104) $ 55
Legal and Professional Fees 112 (2) 110
Subsidiary Closure Costs 1,184 (590) 594
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Total $2,455 ($1,696) $759
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7. Non-recurring Charges
During the quarter ended September 28, 2001, the Company recorded a reserve
of $2,100 against notes receivable previously issued to certain directors of the
Company. This action was considered necessary based on a review of the
collateral of the associated notes and an assessment of its current value.
8. Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications may have been made to the 2000 consolidated
financial statements to conform to the 2001 presentation.
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9. Contingencies
The Company terminated its former President and Chief Executive Officer,
John R. Wolf, on May 30, 2000. Mr. Wolf filed an action against the Company
claiming that his termination was wrongful. Mr. Wolf also filed an action for
declaratory relief and injunctive relief relating to his attempt to exercise
stock options. The Company believes it has claims against Mr. Wolf relating to
loans made by the Company to him, and has filed an action against Mr. Wolf on
that basis. The Company's action also seeks a declaration that the Company had
cause to terminate Mr. Wolf's employment.
10. Net Income (Loss) Per Share
For the three and nine-months ended September 28, 2001 and September 29,
2000 5 and 5 warrants and 2,465 and 1,740 options to purchase shares of the
Company's common stock were outstanding. These potential common shares were
excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share for all periods,
except for the three-months ended September 29, 2000, because their inclusion
would have an antidilutive effect.
11. New Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board finalized FASB
Statements No. 141, Business Combinations (SFAS 141), and No. 142, Goodwill and
Other Intangible Assets (SFAS 142). SFAS 141 requires the use of the purchase
method of accounting and prohibits the use of the pooling-of-interests method of
accounting for business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001. SFAS 141
also requires that the Company recognize acquired intangible assets apart from
goodwill if the acquired intangible assets meet certain criteria. SFAS 141
applies to all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001 and for
purchase business combinations completed on or after July 1, 2001. It also
requires, upon adoption of SFAS 142, that the Company reclassify the carrying
amounts of intangible assets and goodwill based on the criteria in SFAS 141.
SFAS 142 requires, among other things, that companies no longer amortize
goodwill, but instead test goodwill for impairment at least annually. In
addition, SFAS 142 requires that the Company identify reporting units for the
purposes of assessing potential future impairments of goodwill, reassess the
useful lives of other existing recognized intangible assets, and cease
amortization of intangible assets with an indefinite useful life. An intangible
asset with an indefinite useful life should be tested for impairment in
accordance with the guidance in SFAS 142. SFAS 142 is required to be applied in
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001 to all goodwill and other
intangible assets recognized at that date, regardless of when those assets were
initially recognized. SFAS 142 requires the Company to complete a transitional
goodwill impairment test six-months from the date of adoption. The Company is
also required to reassess the useful lives of other intangible assets within the
first interim quarter after adoption of SFAS 142.
The Company's previous business combinations were accounted for using the
purchase method. As of September 28, 2001, the net carrying amount of goodwill
is $6,070 and other intangible assets are $0. Amortization expense during the
nine-month period ended June 30, 2001 was $559. Currently, the Company is
assessing but has not yet determined how the adoption of SFAS 141 and SFAS 142
will impact its financial position and results of operations.
In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 143, Accounting for Asset
Retirement Obligations. SFAS No. 143 requires the fair value of a liability for
an asset retirement obligation to be recognized in the period in which it is
incurred if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. The associated
asset retirement costs are capitalized as part of the carrying amount of the
long-lived asset. SFAS No. 143 is effective for fiscal years beginning after
June 15, 2002. The Company believes the adoption of this Statement will have no
material impact on its financial statements.
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In October 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets. SFAS No. 144 requires that those
long-lived assets be measured at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less
cost to sell, whether reported in continuing operations or in discontinued
operations. Therefore, discontinued operations will no longer be measured at net
realizable value or include amounts of operating losses that have not yet
occurred. SFAS No. 144 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal
years beginning after December 15, 2001 and, generally, are to be applied
prospectively. The Company believes the adoption of this Statement will have no
material impact on its financial statements.
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PART 1 - ITEM 2
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Results of Operations
The following table sets forth the percentage of total revenues represented
by certain items reflected in the Company's Statement of Operations for the
period indicated and the percentage increase or decrease in such items over the
prior period.
In addition to historical information, this Quarterly Report contains
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are thus prospective. The forward-looking
statements contained herein are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the
forward-looking statements.
Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to,
competitive pressures, changing economic conditions, those discussed in the
Section entitled "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations," and other factors, some of which will be outside the
control of the Company. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on
these forward-looking statements, which reflect management's analysis only as of
the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these
forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after
the date hereof. Readers should refer to and carefully review the information in
future documents the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Percentage of % change Percentage of % change
Total Revenues For Three For Three Total Revenues For For Nine
Months Ended Months Nine Months Ended Months
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Sept. Sept. 2001 Sept. Sept. 2001
28, 29, vs. 28, 29, vs.
2001 2000 2000 2001 2000 2000
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Total revenues 100.0 % 100.0% (11.0)% 100.0 % 100.0 % (6.4)%
Cost of sales 45.0 39.2 2.1 57.0 51.6 3.4
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Gross profit 55.0 60.8 (19.5) 43.0 48.4 (16.8)
Costs and expenses:
General and administrative 18.2 11.0 47.3 18.0 16.3 3.0
Marketing and selling 36.6 36.2 (10.2) 39.7 38.4 (3.1)
Research and development 6.4 5.9 (3.2) 6.7 7.5 (16.6)
Restructuring, impairment
and other non-recurring
charges 17.4 -- 100.0 5.5 33.9 (84.7)
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Total costs and expenses 78.6 53.2 31.5 69.9 96.1 (31.9)
Other expense, net (1.6) (2.4) (40.9) (.9) (10.7) (92.0)
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Income (loss) before income
taxes (25.1) 5.3 -- (27.8) (58.4) (55.4)
Income tax (benefit) provision (9.3) 1.3 -- (11.3) (15.0) (29.1)
Minority interest .5 .1 585.1 .3 .2 113.3
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Net income (loss) (16.4)% 4.0% -- % (16.8)% (43.6)% (63.9)%
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REVENUES
Revenues for the three-month period ended September 28, 2001 and were $12.2
million compared to $13.7 million for the three-month period ended September 29,
2000. Sales of the Company's Elastic and Elastimide silicone intraocular lenses
(IOLs) decreased quarter over quarter due primarily to the impact of a product
recall in the second quarter of 2001. Sales of the Company's Sonic Wave
Phacoemulsification System also decreased during the quarter. These decreases
were partially offset by increased sales of the Company's Toric and Collamer
IOLs, its implantable contact lens (ICL), which was approved for sale in Canada
during the quarter and its Aquaflow collagen glaucoma drainage device, which was
approved for sale in the United States during the quarter.
Revenues for the nine-month period ended September 28, 2001 were $38.0
million, which is 6.4% less than the $40.7 million in revenues for the nine-
month period ended September 29, 2000. The decline in revenues was primarily due
to revenues reported in the first nine-months of 2000 from operations that have
since been discontinued. Sales of the Company's Elastic and Elastimide silicone
intraocular lenses (IOLs) decreased due primarily to the impact of a product
recall in the second quarter of 2001. Sales of the Company's Sonic Wave
Phacoemulsification System also decreased during the nine-months ended September
28, 2001. These decreases were partially offset by increased sales of the
Company's Toric and Collamer IOLs and its Aquaflow collagen glaucoma drainage
device, which was approved for sale in the United States during the quarter.
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COST OF SALES
Cost of sales increased to 45.0% of revenues for the three-months ended
September 28, 2001 from 39.2% of revenues for the three-months ended September
29, 2000. This increase in cost of sales is primarily due to increases in unit
costs of silicone IOLs due to lower production levels resulting in the
absorption of fixed overhead over fewer and fewer units. The Company is
committed to improving inventory management and reducing inventory levels. This
focus has resulted in a significant reduction of consignment inventories. The
Company expects IOL unit costs to increase over the near term based on reduced
production demand as inventory is reduced.
Cost of sales increased to 57.0% of revenues for the nine-months ended
September 28, 2001 from 51.6% of revenues for the nine-months ended September
29, 2000. During the nine-months ended September 28, 2001, the Company recorded
$5.6 million in charges to cost of sales. $3.6 million in charges were recorded
based on recalls of the three-piece Collamer IOL and certain silicone IOLs.
Another $2.0 million in charges were recorded for excess and obsolete inventory
as a result of management's root and branch review of the organization. Absent
the impact of the above charges, cost of sales as a percentage of sales was
42.3% versus 38.8% for the nine-months ended September 29, 2000. Other
increases in cost of sales results from the absorption of fixed overhead over
fewer and fewer units.
GENERAL & ADMINISTRATIVE
General and administrative expense increased to 18.2% and 18.0% of revenues
for the three and nine-months ended September 28, 2001 from 11.0% and 16.3% of
revenues for the three and nine-months ended September 29, 2000. The increase in
general and administrative expenses over the prior periods were the result of
relocation costs incurred during the quarter, increased administrative salaries,
and increased legal and professional fees offset by decreased expenses from
operations that were discontinued in the prior year.
MARKETING AND SELLING
Marketing and selling expense increased to 36.6% and 39.7% of revenues for
the three and nine-months ended September 28, 2001 compared to 36.2% and 38.4%
of revenues for the three and nine-months ended September 29, 2000. The increase
in marketing and selling expense as a percentage of revenues was due to
decreased revenues. Actual expense decreased by 10.2% and 3.1% for the three and
nine-months ended September 29, 2001 due to decreased commissions, decreased
costs from operations that were previously discontinued, and cost reduction
measures taken during the quarter.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Research and development expense for the three-months ended September 28,
2001 was 6.4% of revenues compared to 5.9% of revenues at September 29, 2000.
The increase as a percentage of revenues was primarily due to the decrease in
revenues. Actual expense decreased as a result of certain cost containment
measures taken during the quarter. The Company expects research and development
to increase as employees are added to support the Company's planned projects.
Research and development expense for the nine-months ended September 28,
2001 was 6.7% of revenues compared to 7.5% of revenues at September 29, 2000.
The decrease as a percentage of revenues and in actual dollars was primarily a
result of decreased headcount. The Company expects research and development to
increase as employees are added to support the Company's planned projects.
OTHER EXPENSE, NET
Other expense, net for the three-months ended September 28, 2001 was
approximately $191 or 1.6% of revenues, as compared to $322, or 2.4% of
revenues for the three-months ended September 29, 2000. The primary reasons for
this change were due to decreased interest expense and increased foreign
exchange losses offset by earnings recorded related to the Company's Japanese
joint venture. Disputes between the companies were resolved during the quarter
and the joint venture partnership between was reaffirmed.
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Other expense, net for the nine-months ended September 28, 2001 was
$348 or .9% of revenues, as compared to $4,349, or 10.7% of revenues,
for the nine-months ended September 29, 2000. Other expense, net decreased
significantly due to decreased interest expense and amounts written off last
year related to the Company's Japanese joint venture as a result of disputes
between the companies. Those disputes were resolved during the quarter and the
joint venture partnership between the companies was reaffirmed.
INCOME TAX PROVISION
The Company has recorded an income tax benefit for the nine-month period
ended September 28, 2001 of $4.3 million. The effective income tax rate of the
benefit was 40.8%. The tax benefit was primarily recorded as a result of U.S.
losses from certain inventory write-offs. The Company has been profitable in the
past and with the introduction of new products and cost savings measures expects
to return to profitability at which time the deferred tax asset can be realized.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Cash and cash equivalents as of September 28, 2001 decreased by
approximately $3.7 million relative to December 29, 2000. The cash was used to
fund operations. During the quarter, the Company used approximately $1.3 million
in cash to pay down certain notes payable.
Inventories decreased due to $3.6 million in charges that were recorded in
the second quarter of 2001 based on recalls of the three-piece Collamer IOL and
certain silicone IOLs. Another $2.0 million in reserves were recorded in the
second quarter for excess and obsolete inventory as a result of management's
root and branch review of the organization.
Other current liabilities decreased primarily as a result of decreased
restructuring costs (see Note 6).
The Company has a line of credit with a domestic lender which provides for
borrowings of up to $7.0 million. The agreement requires that the Company have
positive net income after taxes. The Company was not in compliance with the net
income covenant as of September 28, 2001 and obtained a waiver from the lender
who agreed to waive its rights and remedies under the agreement. The note,
originally due October 1, 2001, was extended to January 4, 2002. The Company is
in the process of seeking alternative financing to pay-down or payoff the loan
agreement. While there is no assurance the Company will be successful in
obtaining the necessary financing or obtaining financing on favorable terms,
management believes it will be able to replace the credit facility.
As of September 28, 2001, the Company had a current ratio of 1.8:1, net
working capital of $16.6 million and net equity of $54.2 million compared to
December 29,2000 when the Company's current ratio was 2.1:1, its net working
capital was $24.3 million, and its net equity was $58.5 million.
During the quarter ended September 28, 2001, the Company announced its new
business strategy. The plan includes significant changes to the Company's
manufacturing processes and locations. Among the changes are the consolidation
of lathing activity into the Swiss manufacturing site from the current dual site
operations and the reduction of molded lens capacity at the California site. The
changes could result in fixed asset write-offs and other charges of
approximately $5.3 million as early as the fourth quarter of 2001. The plan
called for a reduction in workforce which cost the Company approximately $165
during the third quarter and also included the closure of certain overseas
operations. The subsidiary closures should be finalized in the fourth quarter of
2001.
The Company expects to be profitable in the future and believes that cash
flow from operations and available credit facilities, together with its current
cash balances, will provide adequate economic resources to fund existing
operations.
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PART II - ITEM 1
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is party to various claims and legal proceedings arising out of
the normal course of its business. These claims and legal proceedings relate to
contractual rights and obligations, employment matters, and claims of product
liability. While there can be no assurance that an adverse determination of any
such matters could not have a material adverse impact in any future period,
management does not believe, based upon information known to it, that the final
resolution of any of these matters will have a material adverse effect upon the
Company's consolidated financial position and annual results of operations and
cash flows.
During the quarter ended September 28, 2001, the Company executed an
agreement with Canon Inc. and Canon Sales Company, Inc. of Japan resolving all
claims between the parties and reaffirming the partnering arrangement to
manufacture and distribute ophthalmic products based on the Company's technology
by the joint venture company, Canon STAAR Company, Inc. The agreement settles
the Federal lawsuit previously filed by STAAR in the U.S. District Court and the
parties' respective claims previously filed with the Japanese Commercial
Arbitration Association.
PART II - ITEM 2
CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None
PART II - ITEM 3
DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
- --NOT APPLICABLE
PART II - ITEM 4
SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
- --NOT APPLICABLE
PART II - ITEM 5
OTHER INFORMATION
None
PART II - ITEM 6
EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
3.1 Certificate of Incorporation, as amended(1)
3.2 By-laws, as amended(2)
4 Stockholders' Rights Plan, dated effective April 20, 1995(2)
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(1) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1999, as filed on March 28, 2000
(2) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 29, 2000, as filed on March 29, 2001
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
STAAR SURGICAL COMPANY
Date: November 9, 2001 by: /s/ JOHN S. SANTOS
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John S. Santos
Chief Financial Officer and
Duly Authorized Officer
(principal accounting and financial
officer for the quarter)
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