THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION OF OUR PLAN OF OPERATION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND RELATED NOTES TO
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDED ELSEWHERE IN THIS REPORT. THIS DISCUSSION
CONTAINS FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS THAT RELATE TO FUTURE EVENTS OR OUR FUTURE
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE. THESE STATEMENTS INVOLVE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN RISKS,
UNCERTAINTIES AND OTHER FACTORS THAT MAY CAUSE OUR ACTUAL RESULTS, LEVELS OF
ACTIVITY, PERFORMANCE OR ACHIEVEMENTS TO BE MATERIALLY DIFFERENT FROM ANY FUTURE
RESULTS, LEVELS OF ACTIVITY, PERFORMANCE OR ACHIEVEMENTS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BY
THESE FORWARD- LOOKING STATEMENTS. THESE RISKS AND OTHER FACTORS INCLUDE, AMONG
OTHERS, THOSE LISTED UNDER "FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS" AND "RISK FACTORS"
DETAILED IN PRIOR COMPANY FILINGS AND THOSE INCLUDED ELSEWHERE IN THIS REPORT.
Results of Operations for the Three Months ended October 31, 2019 and 2018
The following table sets forth the summary statements of operations for the
three months ended October 31, 2019 and 2018:
Three Months Ended
October 31, 2019 October 31, 2018
Sales - Net of Slotting Fees and Discounts $ 9,267,036 $ 8,242,847
Gross Profit $ 2,900,952 $ 2,687,488
Operating Expenses $ (2,397,352 ) $ (2,151,379 )
Other Expenses $ (94,985 ) $ (179,761 )
Net Income $ 408,615 $ 356,348
For the three months ended October 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company reported a net
income of $408,615 and $356,348, respectively. The change in net income between
the three months ended October 31, 2019 and 2018 was primarily attributable to
an increased gross profit, lower interest and amortization expenses in 2019.
Sales: Sales, net of slotting fees and discounts increased by approximately 12%
to $9,267,036 during the three months ended October 31, 2019, from $8,242,847
during the three months ended October 31, 2018. Sales increased from sales with
existing customers as well as new customers.
Gross Profit: The gross profit margin was 31% for the three months ended October
31, 2019 compared to 33% for the three months ended October 31, 2018. During the
three months ended October 31, 2019, cost of sales included an increase in
depreciation expense of approximately $123,400 (thereby reducing gross margin by
approximately 1%) related to the significant plant capacity additions during the
last 12 months. Gross margin also decreased slightly due to a change in product
mix. In future periods the Company expects sales to increase from the current
quarter level which should increase gross profit margin as plant efficiencies
should take effect.
Operating Expenses: Operating expenses increased by 11% during the three months
ended October 31, 2019, as compared to the three months ended October 31, 2018.
Operating expenses decreased as a percentage of sales from 26% in 2018 to 25% in
2019. The $245,973 increase in total operating expenses is primarily
attributable to the following approximate increases in operating expenses:
? Advertising of $177,953 due to higher promotional expenses for merchandising
activity, Club Store demos, successful Sirius Radio advertising campaign and
one-time coupon activity;
? Postage and freight of $105,536 due to higher volume;
? Professional fees of $29,832 due to sales consulting and investor relations
activity; and
? Trade show and travel expenses of $24,044 related to additional show activity
in October 2019.
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These expense increases were offset by decreases in the following as well as
minimal decreases in other expense categories:
? Insurance expense of $43,878 due to an overall decrease in workers'
compensation premiums;
? Payroll and related expenses of $27,703 decreased due to a reduction in
headcount as a result of the implementation of new equipment; and
? Other general and administrative of $21,410 decreased due to management's
commitment to substantially reduce expenses.
Other Expense: Other expenses decreased by $84,776 to $94,985 for the three
months ended October 31, 2019 as compared to $179,761 during the three months
ended October 31, 2018. For three months ended October 31, 2019, other expenses
consisted of $89,635 in interest expense incurred on the Company's financing
arrangements. In addition, the Company recorded $5,350 of amortization expense
related to the debt discount. For the three months ended October 31, 2018, other
expenses consisted of $159,688 in interest expense incurred on the Company's
finance arrangements. In addition, the Company recorded $20,073 of amortization
expense related to the debt discount and finance arrangements.
Results of Operations for the Nine Months ended October 31, 2019 and 2018
The following table sets forth the summary statements of operations for the nine
months ended October 31, 2019 and 2018:
Nine Months Ended
October 31, 2019 October 31, 2018
Sales - Net of Slotting Fees and Discounts $ 24,731,305 $ 21,625,671
Gross Profit $ 7,963,402 $ 7,578,024
Operating Expenses $ (6,529,294 ) $ (6,358,576 )
Other Expenses $ (311,519 ) $ (749,294 )
Net Income $ 1,122,589 $ 470,154
For the nine months ended October 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company reported a net
income of $1,122,589 and $470,154, respectively. The change in net income
between the nine months ended October 31, 2019 and 2018 was primarily
attributable to an increase in sales of 15% in addition to a decrease in other
expenses.
Sales: Sales, net of slotting fees and discounts increased by approximately 14%
to $24,731,305 during the nine months ended October 31, 2019, from $21,625,671
during the nine months ended October 31, 2018. In addition, during the nine
months ended October 31, 2019, the Company was able to increase its sales
through new customers as well as its existing customer base.
Gross Profit: The gross profit margin was 32% for the nine months ended October
31, 2019 compared to 35% for the nine months ended October 31, 2018. During the
nine months ended October 31, 2019, cost of sales included an increase in
depreciation expense of approximately $280,000 (thereby reducing gross margin by
approximately 1%) related to the significant plant capacity additions during the
last 12 months. Gross margin also decreased slightly due to a change in product
mix. In future periods the Company expects sales to increase from the current
quarter level which should increase gross profit margin as plant efficiencies
should take effect.
Operating Expenses: Operating expenses increased by 3% during the nine months
ended October 31, 2019, as compared to the nine months ended October 31, 2018.
Operating expenses decreased as a percentage of sales from 29% in 2018 to 26% in
2019. The $170,718 increase in total operating expenses is primarily
attributable to the following approximate increases in operating expenses:
? Postage and freight of $403,398 due to higher charges from freight carriers and
increased sales;
? Commission expense of $58,023 due to increased sales with existing clients as
well as the addition of new clients;
? Professional fees of $43,272 due to investor relations and investment banking
activities; and
? Advertising of $28,565 due to higher promotional expenses for merchandising
activity, Club Store demos, successful Sirius Radio advertising campaign and
one-time coupon activity;
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These expense increases were offset by decreases in the following as well as
minimal decreases in other expense categories:
? Stock-based compensation for services rendered by employees and consultants
decreased by $60,182 compared to the prior period; and
? Insurance expense of $22,046 due to an overall decrease in workers'
compensation premiums.
Other Expense: Other expenses decreased by $437,775 to $311,519 for the nine
months ended October 31, 2019 as compared to $749,294 during the nine months
ended October 31, 2018. For nine months ended October 31, 2019, other expenses
consisted of $293,531 in interest expense incurred on the Company's financing
arrangements. In addition, the Company recorded $17,988 of amortization expense
related to the debt discount. For the nine months ended October 31, 2018, other
expenses consisted of $648,969 in interest expense incurred on the Company's
finance arrangements. In addition, during the nine months ended October 31,
2018, the Company recorded $100,325 of amortization expense related to the debt
discount and finance arrangements. During the nine months ended October 31,
2018, the Company also incurred non-recurring interest charges of approximately
$112,500 in relation to the extension of the Manatuck note and the corresponding
accounting for debt modification which resulted in additional interest expense,
finance charges and the write-off of debt discount related to prior debt which
is included in interest expense.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The following table summarizes total current assets, liabilities and working
capital at October 31, 2019 compared to January 31, 2019:
October 31, 2019 January 31, 2019 Increase/(Decrease)
Current Assets $ 6,071,688 $ 4,859,549 $ 1,212,139
Current Liabilities $ 4,214,386 $ 3,615,662 $ 598,724
Working Capital $ 1,857,302 $ 1,243,887 $ 613,415
As of October 31, 2019, we had working capital of $1,857,302 as compared to a
working capital of $1,243,887 as of January 31, 2019, an increase of $613,415.
The increase in working capital is primarily attributable to an increase in
inventories of $254,924, an increase in accounts receivable of $599,207, an
increase in other receivables of $163,983 and an increase in prepaid expenses of
$192,860. These amounts were offset by an increase in accounts payable and
accrued expenses of $422,971 and a $175,753 increase in the current portion of
lease obligations.
Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended October 31,
2019 and 2018 was $975,848 and $1,648,425, respectively. The net income for the
nine months ended October 31, 2019 and 2018 was $1,122,589 and $470,154,
respectively.
Net cash used in all investing activities for the nine months ended October 31,
2019 was $163,186 as compared to $1,026,386 for the nine months ended October
31, 2018, respectively, to acquire new machinery and equipment and leasehold
improvements. Our capital expenditures are attributed to a Plant Expansion
Project in progress since mid-2017 to expand plant capacity and efficiency to
meet growing demand.
Net cash used by all financing activities for the nine months ended October 31,
2019 was $811,497 as compared to $743,272 provided by financing activities for
the nine months ended October 31, 2018. During the nine months ended October 31,
2019, the Company made net borrowings on the line of credit of $285,314. These
cash in-flows were offset by net payments of term loan of $1,033,336 and $63,475
paid for capital lease payments. During the nine months ended October 31, 2018,
the Company received proceeds of $40,000 received from the exercise of options,
proceeds of $213,250 from a capital-leaseback transaction and proceeds of
$300,000 from term loan. These net proceeds were offset by $7,812 of repayments
on a related party notes payable, net repayments on the line of credit of
$467,087, $174,155 paid for repayments on a term loan, $16,343 paid for capital
lease payments, $31,125 for payment of debt issuance costs, and net payments of
$600,000 of the note payable to Manatuck Hill Partners, respectively.
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As reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements,
the Company has a net income and net cash provided by operations of $1,122,589
and $975,848, respectively, for the nine months ended October 31, 2019.
Although the expected revenue growth and control of expenses leads management to
believe that it is probable that the Company's cash resources will be sufficient
to meet our cash requirements through the fiscal year ending January 31, 2020,
the Company may require additional funding to finance the growth of its current
and expected future operations as well as to achieve its strategic objectives.
There can be no assurance that financing will be available in amounts or terms
acceptable to the Company, if at all. In that event, the Company would be
required to change its growth strategy and seek funding on that basis, though
there is no guarantee it will be able to do so.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, "Fair Value Measurement (Topic
820): Disclosure Framework-Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value
Measurement". This update is to improve the effectiveness of disclosures in the
notes to the financial statements by facilitating clear communication of the
information required by U.S. GAAP that is most important to users of each
entity's financial statements. The amendments in this update apply to all
entities that are required, under existing U.S. GAAP, to make disclosures about
recurring or nonrecurring fair value measurements. The amendments in this update
are effective for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15,
2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently
evaluating this guidance and the impact of this update on its consolidated
financial statements.
Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective
accounting pronouncements, when adopted, will have a material effect on the
accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our condensed consolidated financial statements and related public financial
information are based on the application of accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). GAAP requires the use of estimates;
assumptions, judgments and subjective interpretations of accounting principles
that have an impact on the assets, liabilities, revenues and expense amounts
reported. These estimates can also affect supplemental information contained in
our external disclosures including information regarding contingencies, risk and
financial condition. We believe our use of estimates and underlying accounting
assumptions adhere to GAAP and are consistently and conservatively applied. We
base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions
that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may
differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or
conditions. We continue to monitor significant estimates made during the
preparation of our financial statements.
Our significant accounting policies are summarized in Note 2 of our condensed
consolidated financial statements.
Other than the adoption of FASB ASU 2016-02, "Leases" (Topic 842), there have
been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates from
the information provided in Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations," included in our January 31, 2019
Annual Report.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements:
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements, financings, or other
relationships with unconsolidated entities or other persons, also known as
"special purpose entities" (SPEs).
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