Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

(Mark one)

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2011

or

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from              to             .

Commission File Number: 000-24248

 

 

LOGO

LRAD CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   87-0361799

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

 

15378 Avenue of Science, Ste 100, San Diego,

California

  92128
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(858) 676-1112

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

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.    x  Yes    ¨  No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    x  Yes    ¨  No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer   ¨    Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   ¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    Smaller reporting company   x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    ¨  Yes    x  No

The number of shares of Common Stock, $0.00001 par value, outstanding on July 27, 2011 was 32,360,614.

 

 

 


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LRAD CORPORATION

INDEX

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

     1   

Item 1.

   Financial Statements:      1   
   Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2011 (unaudited) and September 30, 2010      1   
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 (unaudited)

     2   
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 (unaudited)

     3   
   Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)      4   

Item 2.

   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations      12   

Item 3.

   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk      18   

Item 4.

   Controls and Procedures      18   

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

     18   

Item 1.

   Legal Proceedings      18   

Item 1A.

   Risk Factors      18   

Item 2.

   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds      19   

Item 3.

   Defaults Upon Senior Securities      19   

Item 4.

   (Removed and Reserved)      19   

Item 5.

   Other Information      19   

Item 6.

   Exhibits      19   

SIGNATURES

     20   


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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

LRAD Corporation

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

     June 30,        
     2011     September 30,  
     (Unaudited)     2010  

ASSETS

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 13,062,325      $ 5,421,167   

Accounts receivable

     2,217,367        4,187,999   

Inventories, net

     3,683,357        2,784,098   

Prepaid expenses and other

     736,200        204,687   

Assets of discontinued operations

     48,184        112,517   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     19,747,433        12,710,468   

Restricted cash

     606,250        —     

Property and equipment, net

     74,371        124,353   

Patents, net

     234,014        277,647   

Prepaid expenses - noncurrent

     1,323,890        58,265   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 21,985,958      $ 13,170,733   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 467,164      $ 965,047   

Accrued liabilities

     1,445,842        1,532,242   

Liabilities of discontinued operations

     20,174        53,290   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     1,933,180        2,550,579   

Other liabilities - noncurrent

     278,071        282,464   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     2,211,251        2,833,043   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)

    

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Preferred stock, $0.00001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding

     —          —     

Common stock, $0.00001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 32,344,314 and 30,614,789 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

     323        306   

Additional paid-in capital

     85,530,811        80,758,872   

Accumulated deficit

     (65,756,427     (70,421,488
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     19,774,707        10,337,690   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 21,985,958      $ 13,170,733   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes

 

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LRAD Corporation

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

     Three months ended     Nine months ended  
     June 30,     June 30,  
     2011     2010     2011     2010  

Revenues:

        

Product sales

   $ 2,261,047      $ 2,902,937      $ 19,696,907      $ 11,359,704   

Contract and other

     120,836        27,049        393,439        122,834   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues

     2,381,883        2,929,986        20,090,346        11,482,538   

Cost of revenues

     1,477,023        1,457,210        7,325,296        5,157,657   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     904,860        1,472,776        12,765,050        6,324,881   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

        

Selling, general and administrative

     1,118,729        991,457        6,562,834        3,417,130   

Research and development

     514,178        460,899        1,559,088        1,448,929   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     1,632,907        1,452,356        8,121,922        4,866,059   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss) income from operations

     (728,047     20,420        4,643,128        1,458,822   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other income (expense):

        

Interest income (expense)

     4,495        130        12,685        (1,342

Unrealized gain on derivative revaluation

     —          74,293        —          747,819   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other income

     4,495        74,423        12,685        746,477   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes

     (723,552     94,843      $ 4,655,813        2,205,299   

Income tax benefit (provision)

     38,112        (11,487     (73,983     (107,216
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss) income from continuing operations

     (685,440   $ 83,356        4,581,830      $ 2,098,083   

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     1,606        (15,629     83,231        (47,305
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (loss) income

   $ (683,834   $ 67,727      $ 4,665,061      $ 2,050,778   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) per common share - basic and diluted:

        

Continuing operations

   $ (0.02   $ 0.00      $ 0.15      $ 0.07   

Discontinued operations

   $ 0.00      $ (0.00   $ 0.00      $ (0.00
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net income (loss) per common share - basic and diluted

   $ (0.02   $ 0.00      $ 0.15      $ 0.07   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

        

Basic

     32,335,846        30,611,456        30,616,660        30,581,706   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

     32,335,846        31,104,864        31,560,456        31,136,608   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes

 

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LRAD Corporation

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

    

Nine months ended

June 30,

 
     2011     2010  

Operating Activities:

    

Net income

   $ 4,665,061      $ 2,050,778   

Less: Net income (loss) from discontinued operations

     83,231        (47,305
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

     4,581,830        2,098,083   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     115,361        155,665   

Provision for doubtful accounts

     (24,000     —     

Warranty provision

     109,900        40,866   

Inventory obsolescence

     18,861        36,971   

Share-based compensation

     306,987        350,216   

Loss on impairment of patents

     20,660        47,850   

Unrealized gain on derivative revaluation

     —          (747,819

Changes in assets and liabilities:

    

Restricted cash

     (606,250     —     

Accounts receivable

     1,994,632        (388,902

Inventories

     (918,120     (405,703

Prepaid expenses and other

     (531,513     (75,825

Prepaid expenses - noncurrent

     (1,265,625     —     

Accounts payable

     (497,883     23,048   

Warranty settlements

     (32,983     (67,425

Accrued liabilities

     (167,710     (746,420
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations

     3,104,147        320,605   

Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations

     114,448        284,032   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     3,218,595        604,637   

Investing Activities:

    

Purchase of equipment

     (41,645     (61,350

Patent costs paid

     (761     (6,660
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (42,406     (68,010

Financing Activities:

    

Proceeds from exercise of common stock warrants

     4,346,613        —     

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     118,356        28,818   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

     4,464,969        28,818   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     7,641,158        565,445   

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     5,421,167        5,102,502   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 13,062,325      $ 5,667,947   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information

    

Cash paid for interest

   $ 108      $ 1,565   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash paid for taxes

   $ 222,175      $ 91,060   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Noncash investing and financing activities:

    

Reclassification of warrants from equity to a liability

   $ —        $ 747,917   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes

 

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LRAD Corporation

Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

1. OPERATIONS

LRAD Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), is engaged in the design, development and commercialization of directed sound technologies and products. The principal markets for the Company’s proprietary sound reproduction technologies and products are in North America, Europe and Asia.

2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

General

The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information, the instructions to Form 10-Q and applicable sections of Regulation S-X. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although, in the opinion of management, the interim financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary and that disclosures included therein are adequate in order to make the financial statements not misleading. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2010 was derived from the Company’s most recent audited financial statements. Operating results for the nine month period are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year. The interim condensed financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended September 30, 2010 included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on December 1, 2010.

Principles of Consolidation

The Company has a currently inactive wholly owned subsidiary, American Technology Holdings, Inc., which the Company formed to conduct international marketing, sales and distribution activities. The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of this subsidiary after elimination of intercompany transactions and accounts.

Discontinued Operations

The financial statements presented herein reflect the spin-off of the Company’s Hypersonic Sound (“HSS”) business as a stand-alone company on September 27, 2010. The results of operations for the HSS business conducted prior to the spin-off, as well as some continued activity by the Company to fulfill remaining sales and warranty obligations following the spin-off, are designated as discontinued operations in the accompanying financial statements. Amounts reflected as discontinued operations in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations include direct and allocated costs attributable to the former HSS business, but do not include allocations of general corporate overhead costs.

Restricted Cash

The Company considers any amounts pledged as collateral or otherwise restricted for use in current operations to be restricted cash. Restricted cash is classified as a current asset unless amounts are not expected to be released and available for use in operations within one year.

Reclassifications

Where necessary, the prior year’s information has been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported results of operations or retained earnings.

3. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

At June 30, 2011, there was no difference between the carrying value and fair market value of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents. For certain financial instruments, including accounts receivable accounts payable and accrued expenses, the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to their relatively short maturities.

4. RESTRICTED CASH

At June 30, 2011, the Company’s assets include restricted cash in the amount of $606,250, which is classified as noncurrent assets, as this amount was pledged to support a bank guarantee to secure the first year of product warranty for product delivered on a sales contract in the quarter ended March 31, 2011. This collateral had an initial term of greater than one year. Following the initial term, this bank guarantee will be renewed annually for seven additional years to cover each year of the extended warranty and

 

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maintenance agreement. Upon completion of the contract, the funds will become unrestricted and transferred to cash and cash equivalents. This asset is carried at cost, which approximates market value.

5. INVENTORIES

Inventories consisted of the following:

 

     June 30,
2011
    September 30,
2010
 

Finished goods

   $ 802,308      $ 704,097   

Work in process

     185,137        53,611   

Raw materials

     2,974,499        2,349,738   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     3,961,944        3,107,446   

Reserve for obsolescence

     (278,587     (323,348
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total, net

   $ 3,683,357      $ 2,784,098   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

6. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Property and equipment consisted of the following:

 

     June 30,
2011
    September 30,
2010
 

Machinery and equipment

   $ 508,532      $ 481,514   

Office furniture and equipment

     792,415        777,788   

Leasehold improvements

     262,258        262,258   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     1,563,205        1,521,560   

Accumulated depreciation

     (1,488,834     (1,397,207
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

   $ 74,371      $ 124,353   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Depreciation expense was $91,627 and $128,168 for the nine months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

7. PATENTS

Patents consisted of the following:

 

     June 30,
2011
    September 30,
2010
 

Cost

   $ 459,998      $ 486,910   

Accumulated amortization

     (225,984     (209,263
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Patents, net

   $ 234,014      $ 277,647   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Amortization expense for the Company’s patents was $23,734 and $27,497 for the nine months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Each quarter, the Company reviews the ongoing value of its capitalized patent costs. In the first nine months of fiscal 2011, some of these assets were identified as being associated with patents that are no longer consistent with its business strategy. As a result of this review, the Company reduced the value of previously capitalized patents by $20,660 and $47,850 during the nine months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

8. PREPAID EXPENSES

Prepaid expenses increased by an aggregate of $1,500,000 in the quarter ended March 31, 2011 due to amounts paid pursuant to the Company’s obligations under a sales contract to a foreign military service to provide repair and maintenance services over an eight year period for products sold under this contract. The total prepaid expense is being amortized on a straight-line basis at an annual rate of $187,500 over this eight year period, and is being recognized as a component of cost of sales. Accordingly, as of June 30, 2011, $187,500 of the total prepayment was classified as a current asset and $1,265,625 was classified as noncurrent.

 

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9. ACCRUED LIABILITIES AND OTHER LIABILITIES—NONCURRENT

Accrued liabilities consisted of the following:

 

     June 30,
2011
     September 30,
2010
 

Payroll and related

   $ 1,048,404       $ 1,180,173   

Deferred revenue

     83,346         800   

Warranty reserve

     314,092         235,796   

Income tax

     —           105,858   

Customer deposits

     —           500   

Other

     —           9,115   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,445,842       $ 1,532,242   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other liabilities—noncurrent consisted of the following:

     

Extended Warranty

     7,931         9,310   

Deferred revenue—noncurrent

     270,140         273,154   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     278,071       $ 282,464   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Deferred Revenue

Deferred revenue at June 30, 2011 includes $270,940 collected from a license agreement in advance of recognized revenue and $82,546 of customer prepayments. In the quarter ended June 30, 2011, the Company determined that it was more appropriate to report a portion of the deferred license revenue as noncurrent based on the Company’s estimate of revenue to be recognized over the subsequent 12 month period. Accordingly, $270,140 of the total deferred license revenue was reclassified as noncurrent as of June 30, 2011. To conform with the current period presentation, $273,154 of the deferred license revenue balance at September 30, 2010 was reclassified as noncurrent. The Company does not believe that this reclassification had a material effect on the previously reported financial statements.

Warranty Reserve

Changes in the warranty reserve during the nine months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:

 

    

Three Month Ended

June 30,

   

Nine Months Ended

June 30,

 
     2011     2010     2011     2010  

Beginning balance

   $ 331,702      $ 258,971      $ 245,106      $ 248,327   

Warranty provision

     (1,138     (12,804     109,900        40,866   

Warranty settlements

     (8,541     (24,399     (32,983     (67,425
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

   $ 322,023      $ 221,768      $ 322,023      $ 221,768   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Short-term warranty reserve

     314,092        218,458        314,092      $ 218,458   

Long-term warranty reserve

     7,931        3,310        7,931        3,310   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 322,023      $ 221,768      $ 322,023      $ 221,768   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

10. INCOME TAXES

At June 30, 2011, the Company had federal net operating losses (“NOLs”) and related state NOLs. In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 740, “Accounting for Income Taxes” (“ASC 740”), the Company recorded a full valuation allowance as it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized in the future.

The Company recorded a tax provision of $73,983 during the nine months ended June 30, 2011 based upon the estimated annual tax rate. The tax provision includes federal taxes, resulting from the Alternative Minimum Tax (“AMT”) where only 90% of taxable income may be applied against NOLs. California state taxes resulting from the suspension of net operating losses for the 2010 tax year have been offset by a state tax R&D credit.

 

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The effective tax rate is lower than the statutory rate as any income recognized for the tax year will permit a decrease in the valuation allowance for net operating losses offset by the AMT and the temporary suspension of California loss carryforwards.

ASC 740 requires the Company to recognize in its financial statements uncertainties in tax positions taken that may not be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities. If interest or penalties are assessed, the Company would recognize these charges as income tax expense. The Company has not recorded any income tax expense or benefit for uncertain tax positions. The Company expects during the next twelve months to update unrecognized R&D tax benefits not currently recognized in deferred tax assets.

11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Bank and Other Cash Equivalent Deposits in Excess of FDIC Insurance Limits

The Company maintains cash and cash equivalent accounts with Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insured financial institutions. Under provisions of the Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (“Dodd Frank Act”), which became effective on December 31, 2010, unlimited FDIC insurance is provided for all funds in non-interest bearing transaction accounts for the two year period through December 31, 2012. In addition, certain of the Company’s interest bearing collateral money market and savings accounts are each insured up to $250,000 by the FDIC. The Company’s exposure for amounts in excess of FDIC insured limits at June 30, 2011 was approximately $9.1 million.

Litigation

The Company may at times be involved in litigation in the ordinary course of business. The Company will, from time to time, when appropriate in management’s estimation, record adequate reserves in the Company’s financial statements for pending litigation. Currently, there are no pending material legal proceedings to which the Company is a party or to which any of its property is subject.

Bonus Plan

The Company has an incentive bonus plan for fiscal year 2011 designed to motivate its employees to achieve the Company’s financial objectives. All of the Company’s employees are entitled to participate in the incentive plan. Target bonus amounts vary based on a percentage of the employee’s base salary which range from 10% to 50% of base salary and a bonus payment will be made at three levels, including at 50% of target, at 100% of target and at 200% of target, depending upon the achievement by the Company of specified earnings per share goals. Included in such calculation is the cost of the incentive plan and it includes earnings from continuing and discontinued operations. For purposes of the earnings per share calculation, the number of shares outstanding will also be held constant as of October 1, 2010. During the three and nine months ended June 30, 2011, the Company recorded bonus expense of $193,598 and $773,535, respectively, in connection with the 2011 plan, compared to $121,980 and $327,784 recorded for the 2010 plan in the same periods of the prior year.

12. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

Stock Option Plans

At June 30, 2011, the Company had one equity incentive plan, the 2005 Equity Incentive Plan (“2005 Equity Plan”). The 2005 Equity Plan, as amended, authorizes for issuance as stock options, stock appreciation rights, or stock awards an aggregate of 3,250,000 new shares of common stock to employees, directors or consultants. The total plan reserve includes these new shares and shares reserved under prior plans, allowing for the issuance of up to 4,999,564 shares. At June 30, 2011, there were options outstanding covering 4,156,524 shares of common stock under the 2005 Equity Plan and an additional 306,977 shares of common stock available for grant.

Stock Option Activity

The following table summarizes information about stock option activity during the nine months ended June 30, 2011:

 

     Number
of Shares
    Weighted Average
Exercise Price
 

Fiscal 2011:

    

Outstanding October 1, 2010

     4,408,742      $ 2.50   

Granted

     123,000      $ 2.59   

Canceled/expired

     (273,638   $ 3.80   

Exercised

     (101,580   $ 1.17   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Outstanding June 30, 2011

     4,156,524      $ 2.45   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Exercisable June 30, 2011

     3,775,156      $ 2.53   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Options outstanding are exercisable at prices ranging from $0.46 to $4.81 and expire over the period from 2011 to 2016 with an average life of 1.86 years. The aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding and exercisable at June 30, 2011 was $3,257,264 and $2,825,432, respectively.

Share-Based Compensation

The Company recorded share-based compensation expense and classified it in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as follows:

 

    

Three Months Ended

June 30,

    

Nine Months Ended

June 30,

 
     2011      2010      2011      2010  

Cost of revenue

   $ 5,992       $ 5,113       $ 19,144       $ 32,379   

Selling, general and administrative

     76,029         64,959         241,046         283,241   

Research and development

     14,296         6,491         46,797         34,596   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 96,317       $ 76,563       $ 306,987       $ 350,216   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The weighted-average estimated fair value of employee stock options granted during the nine months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 was $1.61 and $.72, per share, respectively, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions (annualized percentages):

 

     Nine months ended June 30,
     2011    2010

Volatility

   89.0% - 93.0%    80.0% - 82.0%

Risk-free interest rate

   .99% -  1.77%    1.17% - 2.36%

Forfeiture rate

   10.0%    20.0%

Dividend yield

   0.0%    0.0%

Expected life in years

   3.4 - 4.0    3.4 - 4.9

The dividend yield of zero is based on the fact that the Company has never paid cash dividends and has no present intention to pay cash dividends. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s common stock over the period commensurate with the expected life of the options. The risk-free interest rate is based on rates published by the Federal Reserve Board. The expected life is based on observed and expected time to post-vesting exercise. The expected forfeiture rate is based on past experience and employee retention data. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of the grant and revised in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates or if the Company updates its estimated forfeiture rate. Such amounts will be recorded as a cumulative adjustment in the period in which the estimate is changed.

Since the Company has a net operating loss carryforward as of June 30, 2011, no excess tax benefit for the tax deductions related to share-based awards was recognized for the nine months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010. As of June 30, 2011, there was approximately $500,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based employee compensation arrangements. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.5 years.

13. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Summary

The following table summarizes changes in stockholders’ equity components during the nine months ended June 30, 2011:

 

            Additional            Total  
     Common Stock      Paid-in      Accumulated     Stockholders’  
     Shares      Amount      Capital      Deficit     Equity  

Balances, September 30, 2010

     30,614,789       $ 306       $ 80,758,872       $ (70,421,488   $ 10,337,690   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Issuance of common stock:

             

Upon exercise of stock options

     101,580       $ 1       $ 118,355       $ —        $ 118,356   

Upon exercise of warrants (net of offering costs of $2,164,773)

     1,627,945         16         2,181,824         —          2,181,840   

Issuance of warrants

     —           —           2,164,773         —          2,164,773   

Share-based compensation expense

     —           —           306,987         —          306,987   

Net income for the period

     —           —           —           4,665,061        4,665,061   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balances, June 30, 2011

     32,344,314       $ 323       $ 85,530,811       $ (65,756,427   $ 19,774,707   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Stock Purchase Warrants

During the nine months ended June 30, 2011, 1,627,945 stock purchase warrants originally issued on August 7, 2006 (the “2006 Warrants”) were exercised at a price of $2.67 for total proceeds of $4,346,613. The remaining 12,564 of the 2006 Warrants expired. On February 4, 2011, in consideration of the Warrant Holders exercising the 2006 Warrants at an exercise price above the then current market price of the Company’s common stock, the Company issued to the Warrant Holders new warrants exercisable for an aggregate of 1,627,945 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.67 per share (the “2011 Warrants”). The 2011 Warrants are exercisable from August 4, 2011 through February 4, 2016. The fair value of the 2011 Warrants, which was recorded as an offset to the proceeds from the exercise of the 2006 Warrants, was estimated to be $2,164,773 using a Black-Scholes pricing model, assuming a 5.0 year expected life, a volatility of 88.5%, a risk-free interest rate of 2.26% and no expected forfeitures or dividend yield.

The Company entered into a Registration Rights Agreement with the holders of the 2011 Warrants (“Warrant Holders”). Under this agreement, the Company agreed to prepare and file, within 30 days following the issuance of the 2011 Warrants, a registration statement covering the resale of the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the 2011 Warrants. If the registration statement is not declared effective within 90 days following the date of issuance of the securities, or the Warrant Holders are otherwise unable to re-sell the shares purchased upon exercise of the 2011 Warrants, the Company will be obligated to pay liquidated damages to the purchasers in the amount of $0.01335 per day per applicable share until 180 days after the date the registration statement is required to be filed, and $0.0267 per day per applicable share thereafter, but not to exceed a total of $0.534 per applicable share or a maximum of $869,323. This obligation will be effective for the five year term of the Warrants, or until all 2011 Warrants have been exercised.

On March 2, 2011, the Company filed a registration statement on Form S-3, which satisfied its initial registration obligations under this agreement. On April 7, 2011, this registration statement became effective, which satisfied the initial 90 day effectiveness obligation.

14. INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period increased to include the number of potentially dilutive common shares outstanding during the period. The dilutive effect of outstanding stock options and warrants is reflected in diluted earnings per share by application of the treasury stock method, which assumes that the proceeds from the exercise of the outstanding options and warrants are used to repurchase common stock at market value. Under the treasury stock method, an increase in the fair market value of the Company’s common stock can result in a greater dilutive effect from potentially dilutive securities. In addition, under the treasury stock method, the inclusion of stock options and warrants with an exercise price greater than the per share market value, would be antidilutive. Potential common shares that would be antidilutive are excluded from the calculation of diluted income per share.

 

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The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

 

    

Three Months Ended

June 30,

   

Nine Months Ended

June 30,

 
     2011     2010     2011      2010  

Basic

         

(Loss) income from continuing operations

   $ (685,440   $ 83,356      $ 4,581,830       $ 2,098,083   

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     1,606        (15,629     83,231         (47,305
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

(Loss) income available to common stockholders

   $ (683,834   $ 67,727      $ 4,665,061       $ 2,050,778   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding (basic)

     32,335,846        30,611,456        30,616,660         30,581,706   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Basic (loss) income per common share, continuing operations

   $ (0.02   $ 0.00      $ 0.15       $ 0.07   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Basic income (loss) per common share, discontinued operations

   $ 0.00      $ (0.00   $ 0.00       $ (0.00
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Basic (loss) income per common share

   $ (0.02   $ 0.00      $ 0.15       $ 0.07   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted

         

(Loss) income from continuing operations

   $ (685,440   $ 83,356      $ 4,581,830       $ 2,098,083   

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     1,606        (15,629     83,231         (47,305
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

(Loss) income available to common stockholders

   $ (683,834   $ 67,727      $ 4,665,061       $ 2,050,778   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

     32,335,846        30,611,456        30,616,660         30,581,706   

Assumed exercise of options & warrants

     —          493,408        943,796         554,902   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Common and potential common shares

     32,335,846        31,104,864        31,560,456         31,136,608   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluited (loss) income per common share, continuing operations

   $ (0.02   $ 0.00      $ 0.15       $ 0.07   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted income (loss) per common share, discontinued operations

   $ 0.00      $ (0.00   $ 0.00       $ (0.00
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted (loss) income per common share

   $ (0.02   $ (0.00   $ 0.15       $ 0.07   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Potentially dilutive securities outstanding at period end excluded from diluted computation as they were antidilutive

     5,784,469        4,842,904        3,747,945         4,842,904   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

15. MAJOR CUSTOMERS

For the three months ended June 30, 2011, revenues from two customers accounted for 12% and 13% of revenues, respectively, and for the nine months ended June 30, 2011, revenues from one customer accounted for 60% of revenues, with no other single customer accounting for more than 10% of revenues. At June 30, 2011, accounts receivable from four customers accounted for 19%, 14%, 13% and 11% of total accounts receivable, respectively, with no other single customer accounting for more than 10% of the accounts receivable balance.

For the three months ended June 30, 2010, revenues from two customers accounted for 25% and 12% of revenues, respectively, and for the nine months ended June 30, 2010, revenues from one customer accounted for 45% with no other single customer accounting for more than 10% of revenues. At June 30, 2010, accounts receivable from two customers accounted for 40% and 11% of total accounts receivable, with no other single customer accounting for more than 10% of the accounts receivable balance.

16. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS REPORTING

The Company spun-off its wholly-owned subsidiary Parametric Sound Corporation (“Parametric”) effective September 27, 2010. The historical results of operations relating to the HSS business have been presented as discontinued operations in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. The current and prior year Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets also identify historical assets and liabilities as well as assets and liabilities retained by the Company to fulfill remaining obligations per the terms of the Separation and Distribution Agreement. Based on the terms of the Separation and Distribution Agreement between Parametric and the Company, the Company has some limited continuing activity with regard to the HSS business after the distribution date which will give rise to continuing cash flows. The Company is continuing to fulfill some transitional sales of the legacy HSS model H450 product for a short period of time and then cash flows associated with the sales and production of this product are expected to cease. The components of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations which are presented as discontinued operations are as follows:

 

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Three months ended

June 30,

   

Nine months ended

June 30,

 
     2011     2010     2011     2010  

Total Revenues

   $ 31,620      $ 169,912      $ 174,104      $ 520,079   

Cost of Revenues

     (30,014     (124,524     (90,873     (394,646

Operating expenses

     —          (61,017     —          (172,738
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from discontinued operations

   $ 1,606      $ (15,629   $ 83,231      $ (47,305
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The components of the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, which are presented as discontinued operations are as follows:

 

     June 30,
2011
     September 30,
2010
 

Assets:

     

Accounts receivable

   $ 9,988       $ 41,663   

Inventories, net

     38,196         70,854   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

   $ 48,184       $ 112,517   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities:

     

Accounts payable

   $ —         $ 16,994   

Customer deposits

     —           2,913   

Payroll and related

     —           3,465   

Warranty reserve

     20,174         29,918   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

   $ 20,174       $ 53,290   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net assets

   $ 28,010       $ 59,227   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The discussion and analysis set forth below is presented to show the results of continuing operations only, and does not discuss the results of discontinued operations from our former HSS business (see Note 16 for further information on the discontinued operations). It should be read in conjunction with the accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes included under Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, together with Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2010.

Forward Looking Statements

This report contains certain statements of a forward-looking nature relating to future events or future performance. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates” and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements, but are not the only means of identifying forward-looking statements. Prospective investors are cautioned that such statements are only predictions and that actual events or results may differ materially. In evaluating such statements, prospective investors should specifically consider various factors identified in this report and any matters set forth under Part I, Item 1A (Risk Factors) of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements.

Overview

We are a pioneer of highly intelligible, long range directed sound technologies and products. We aggressively seek to create markets for our products, and we are increasing our focus on and investment in worldwide sales and marketing activities while we continue to innovate.

In the quarter ended June 30, 2011, we had revenues of $2,381,883 compared to $2,929,986 in the quarter ended June 30, 2010. Our U.S. Military business decreased by 73% compared to the same period in the prior year, despite the signing of the FY11 defense budget in April 2011. Gross margin for the quarter was lower at 38% of net revenues, due to increased cost related to amortization of prepaid expenses to support our foreign military repair and maintenance service contract shipped in the quarter ended March 31, 2011, and lower fixed overhead absorption due to lower revenues. On a quarter over quarter basis, our revenues are expected to remain uneven, while our overall year over year revenue trend continues to improve.

In fiscal 2008, we completed the redesign and redevelopment of our LRAD product and introduced our current generation of products called LRAD-X. Our LRAD-X product line uses directionality and focused acoustic output to clearly transmit critical information, instructions and warnings 1,500 meters and beyond. The LRAD-X product line features improved voice intelligibility and is available in a number of packages and form factors that meet the military’s stringent environmental requirements. Through the use of powerful voice commands and deterrent tones, large safety zones can be created while determining the intent and influencing the behavior of potential security threats. Our LRAD-X product line provides a complete range of systems from single user portable to permanently installed, remotely operated infrastructure production. Our LRAD products have been competitively selected over other commercially available systems by the U.S. and certain foreign military. Our LRAD-X product line includes the following:

 

   

LRAD 1000X—selected by the U.S. Navy as its acoustic hailing device (“AHD”) for Block 0 of the Shipboard Protection System—can be manually operated to provide long distance hailing and warning with highly intelligible communication. This unit is available in both fully-integrated and remotely-operated electronics.

 

   

LRAD 500X—selected by the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army as their AHD for small vessels and vehicles—is lightweight and can be easily transported to provide security personnel long-range communications and a highly effective hailing and warning capability where needed.

 

   

LRAD 300X is a lightweight mid-range AHD developed for small vessels and manned and unmanned vehicles and aircraft. This unit is available in both fully-integrated and remotely-operated electronics.

 

   

LRAD 100X is a self-contained, battery powered, portable system designed for use in a variety of mass notification, law enforcement and commercial security applications. This unit is ideally suited for short-range perimeter security and communications.

 

   

LRAD-RX—selected by the U.S. Navy in 2010 in a competitive bid process for Block 2 of the Shipboard Protection System—is our prescription for remotely controlled security. It enables system operators to detect and communicate with an intruder over long distances. LRAD-RX features an LRAD 1000X emitter head, integrated camera, high-intensity searchlight and a newly developed, robust, and IP-addressable full pan and tilt drive system for precise aiming and tracking. LRAD-RX can also be integrated with radar to provide automated intruder alerts. Because of its automated capabilities, LRAD-RX reduces manpower and false alarms while providing an intelligent, cost-effective security solution.

 

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During 2010, we developed two variations to our product line, the LRAD 300Xi and LRAD 1000Xi. These products have fully-integrated electronics and offer our customers a flexible option to our remotely-controlled LRAD 300X and LRAD 1000X. We continue to focus on product cost reductions, feature enhancements and customized applications of existing products, and increased product certifications. We believe these products provide increased opportunities in government and commercial markets and allow our continued leadership in this market. We intend to continue to enhance our existing product offerings and continue to develop new products during fiscal 2011 with consistent levels of expenditures for research and development.

Overall Business Outlook

We anticipate reporting strong growth in fiscal 2011 over fiscal 2010, primarily due to the increased global acceptance of our LRAD products, and a stronger sales channel. We believe we have a solid technology and product foundation for business growth. We are experiencing positive responses to our expanding LRAD-X product line. We have strong market opportunities within the government, military and commercial maritime sectors due to increasing terrorist and piracy activity and growing global unrest. We are also experiencing growing interest from wind farms and mining operations with wildlife safety and control issues. Our selling network has expanded to include a number of key integrators and sales representatives within the United States and in a number of worldwide locations. However, we have been facing challenges in fiscal 2011 due to international market conditions that continue to severely restrict credit and disrupt major economies, as well as uncertainty within the U.S. government budgeting process and restrictions that may be placed on military spending. It is also unknown what effect the solution on the debt ceiling increase and deficit reduction efforts will have on the Department of Defense budget. A further or continued deterioration in financial markets and confidence in major economies, or continued delays in U.S. government spending could negatively impact the expected continued growth of our business.

Critical Accounting Policies

We have identified a number of accounting policies as critical to our business operations and the understanding of our results of operations. These are described in our consolidated financial statements located in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2010. The impact and any associated risks related to these policies on our business operations is discussed below and throughout Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations when such policies affect our reported and expected financial results.

The methods, estimates and judgments we use in applying our accounting policies, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, have a significant impact on the results we report in our financial statements. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. The estimates affect the carrying values of assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

 

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Comparison of Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010

Revenues

The following table sets forth for the periods indicated certain items of our condensed consolidated statement of operations expressed in dollars and as a percentage of net revenues. The financial information and the discussion below should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes contained in this report.

 

     Quarter ended              
     June 30, 2011     June 30, 2010              
           % of Net            % of Net     Increase/(Decrease)  
     Amount     Revenue     Amount      Revenue     Amount     %  

Revenues

   $ 2,381,883        100.0   $ 2,929,986         100.0   $ (548,103     (18.7 %) 

Cost of revenues

     1,477,023        62.0     1,457,210         49.7     19,813        1.4
  

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

   

Gross profit

     904,860        38.0     1,472,776         50.3     (567,916     (38.6 %) 

Operating Expenses:

             

Selling, general and administrative

     1,118,729        47.0     991,457         33.8     127,272        12.8

Research and development

     514,178        21.6     460,899         15.7     53,279        11.6
  

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

   
     1,632,907        68.6     1,452,356         49.6     180,551        12.4
  

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

   

Income from operations

     (728,047     (30.6 %)      20,420         0.7     (748,467     (3665.4 %) 
  

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

   

Other Income

     4,495        0.2     74,423         2.5     (69,928     (94.0 %) 
  

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

   

Net (loss) income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes

   $ (723,552     (30.4 %)    $ 94,843         3.2   $ (818,395     (862.9 %) 
  

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

   

The decrease in revenues was primarily attributable to a 73% reduction in orders from the U.S. Military during the quarter, compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2010. Due to the budgetary cycles of our customer base and the lack of established markets for our proprietary products, we expect continued uneven quarterly revenues in future periods.

At June 30, 2011, we had aggregate deferred revenue of $353,486 representing $270,940 collected from a license agreement in advance of recognized revenue and $82,546 of customer prepayments. This revenue component is subject to significant variability based on the timing, amount and recognition of new arrangements or payment terms.

Gross Profit

The decrease in gross profit percentage in the quarter was primarily due to decreased revenue resulting in lower fixed overhead absorption and increased cost related to the amortization of prepaid expenses to support the large military sale in the quarter ended March 31, 2011.

Our products have varying gross margins, so product sales mix will materially affect gross profits. In addition, our margins vary based on the sales channels through which our products are sold in a given period. We continue to implement product updates and changes, including raw material and component changes that may impact product costs. With such product updates and changes we have limited warranty cost experience and estimated future warranty costs can impact our gross margins. We do not believe that historical gross profit margins should be relied upon as an indicator of future gross profit margins.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

The increase in selling general and administrative expenses was primarily attributed to $47,633 for increased business development personnel, $56,602 for increased bonus expense based on our expectations for meeting our annual performance targets, $40,789 for increased international travel, and other net increases of $14,248, partially offset by $32,000 in bad debt recovery for collecting on previously reserved receivables.

We incurred non-cash share-based compensation expenses allocated to selling, general and administrative expenses in the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 of $76,029 and $64,959, respectively.

We may expend additional resources on the marketing and selling of our products in future periods as we identify ways to optimize potential opportunities. In addition, commission expenses will fluctuate based on the nature of our sales. This may result in increased selling, general and administrative expenses in the future.

 

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Research and Development Expenses

The increase in research and development expense was primarily due to an increase of $38,533 for increased staffing, $27,620 for increased certification testing and $10,713 for bonus expense based on our expectations for meeting our annual performance targets, offset by $20,111 for a decrease in our patent impairment compared to the prior year.

Included in research and development expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 was $14,296 and $6,491 of non-cash share-based compensation costs, respectively.

Each quarter, we review the ongoing value of our capitalized patent costs and in the third fiscal quarter identified some of these assets as being associated with patents that are no longer consistent with our business strategy. As a result of this review, we reduced the value of our previously capitalized patents by $227 during the quarter ended June 30, 2011, compared to an impairment of $20,338 in the three months ended June 30, 2010.

Research and development costs vary period to period due to the timing of projects, the availability of funds for research and development and the timing and extent of the use of outside consulting, design and development firms. We continually improve our product offerings and we have further expanded the product line-up in 2009 and 2010 with new products, customizations and enhancements. Based on current plans, we expect research and development costs to continue in the current fiscal year on a basis comparable to the prior year.

(Loss) Income from Operations

The decrease in income from operations was primarily attributable to the decrease in revenues and gross margin and increased operating expense.

Other Income

During the three months ended June 30, 2011, we earned $4,473 more in interest income on our cash and cash equivalents balances and incurred $108 more in interest expense compared to the three months ended June 30, 2010. In the quarter ended June 30, 2010, we recorded $74,293 unrealized gain on derivative revaluation related to warrant instruments with repricing options, pursuant to ASC 815-40. We did not have a similar gain during the three months ended June 30, 2011.

Net (Loss) Income

The decrease in net income was primarily the result of lower revenues and gross margin in the quarter, increased operating expenses and the reduction of the unrealized gain on derivative revaluation related to warrant instruments recognized in the quarter ended June 30, 2010 that was not recognized in the quarter ended June 30, 2011. In addition, we reduced our income tax provision by $38,112 during the quarter ended June 30, 2011, compared to a provision of $11,487 in the quarter ended June 30, 2010.

Comparison of Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010

Revenues

The following table sets forth for the periods indicated certain items of our condensed consolidated statement of operations expressed in dollars and as a percentage of net revenues. The financial information and the discussion below should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes contained in this report.

 

     Nine months ended              
     June 30, 2011     June 30, 2010              
            % of Net
Revenue
           % of Net
Revenue
    Increase/(Decrease)  
     Amount        Amount        Amount     %  

Revenues

   $ 20,090,346         100.0   $ 11,482,538         100.0   $ 8,607,808        75.0

Cost of revenues

     7,325,296         36.5     5,157,657         44.9     2,167,639        42.0
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

   

Gross profit

     12,765,050         63.5     6,324,881         55.1     6,440,169        101.8

Operating Expenses:

              

Selling, general and administrative

     6,562,834         32.7     3,417,130         29.8     3,145,704        92.1

Research and development

     1,559,088         7.8     1,448,929         12.6     110,159        7.6
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

   
     8,121,922         40.4     4,866,059         42.4     3,255,863        66.9
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

   

Income from operations

     4,643,128         23.1     1,458,822         12.7     3,184,306        218.3
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

   

Other Income

     12,685         0.1     746,477         6.5     (733,792     (98.3 %) 
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

   

Net income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes

   $ 4,655,813         23.2   $ 2,205,299         19.2   $ 2,450,514        111.1
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

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The increase in revenues was primarily attributable to the shipment of $12.1 million of LRAD systems to a foreign military during the prior quarter. Other year to date sales were lower than expected due to lower spending by the U.S. Military. We expect continued uneven quarterly revenues in future periods due to the lack of established markets for our proprietary products.

At June 30, 2011, we had aggregate deferred revenue of $353,486 representing $270,940 collected from a license agreement in advance of recognized revenue and $82,546 of customer prepayments. This revenue component is subject to significant variability based on the timing, amount and recognition of new arrangements or payment terms.

Gross Profit

The increase in gross profit was primarily due to increased year to date revenue, lower product cost due to volume pricing, and higher fixed absorption due to the increased production levels during the first two quarters to fulfill the large foreign military order.

Our products have varying gross margins, so product sales mix will materially affect gross profits. In addition, our margins vary based on the sales channels through which our products are sold in a given period. We continue to make product updates and changes, including raw material and component changes that may impact product costs. With such product updates and changes we have limited warranty cost experience and estimated future warranty costs can impact our gross margins. We do not believe that historical gross profit margins should be relied upon as an indicator of future gross profit margins.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

The increase in selling general and administrative expenses was primarily attributed to an increase of $2,729,767 for sales commission, primarily related to the foreign military sale, $303,920 increase in bonus expense based on our expectations for meeting our annual performance targets, a $184,772 increase in salaries and consultants due to an increase in business development staff and $19,514 of other increases, offset by a reduction of $50,074 for marketing expenses and $42,195 for favorable non-cash share-based compensation expense.

We incurred non-cash share-based compensation expenses allocated to selling, general and administrative expenses in the nine months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 of $241,046 and $283,241, respectively.

We may expend additional resources on the marketing and selling of our products in future periods as we identify ways to optimize potential opportunities. In addition, commission expenses may fluctuate based on the nature of our sales. This may result in increased selling, general and administrative expenses in the future.

Research and Development Expenses

The increase in research and development expense was primarily due to a $92,403 increase in accrued bonuses based on our expectations for meeting our annual performance targets and $106,556 due to staffing increases, offset by a reduction of $67,374 in product certification costs and $27,191 for reduced patent impairment costs.

Included in research and development expenses for the nine months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 was $46,797 and $34,596 of non-cash share-based compensation costs, respectively.

Each quarter, we review the ongoing value of our capitalized patent costs and in the first fiscal quarter identified some of these assets as being associated with patents that are no longer consistent with our business strategy. As a result of this review, we reduced the value of our previously capitalized patents by $20,660 during the nine months ended June 30, 2011, compared to an impairment of $47,851 in the nine months ended June 30, 2010.

Research and development costs vary period to period due to the timing of projects, the availability of funds for research and development and the timing and extent of the use of outside consulting, design and development firms. We continually improve our product offerings and we have further expanded the product line-up in 2009 and 2010 with new products, customizations and enhancements. Based on current plans, we expect research and development costs to continue in the current fiscal year on a basis comparable to the prior year.

Income from Operations

The increase in income from operations was primarily attributable to the increase in revenues and gross margin, partially offset by increased operating expense.

Other Income

During the nine months ended June 30, 2011, we earned $12,570 more in interest income on our cash and cash equivalents balances and incurred $1,457 less in interest expense compared to the nine months ended June 30, 2010. In the nine months ended

 

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June 30, 2010, we recorded $747,819 unrealized gain on derivative revaluation related to warrant instruments with repricing options, pursuant to ASC 815-40. We did not have a similar gain during the nine months ended June 30, 2011.

Net Income

The increase in net income was primarily the result of increased revenues and gross margins, partially offset by increased operating expenses and the reduction of the unrealized gain on derivative revaluation related to warrant instruments. In addition, we recorded an income tax provision of $73,983 during the nine months ended June 30, 2011, compared to a provision of $107,216 in the nine months ended June 30, 2010.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2011 was $13,062,325, compared to $5,421,167 at September 30, 2010. In addition, at June 30, 2011, we had $606,250 of cash which we pledged to support a bank guarantee related to a customer sales contract that was previously included as cash and cash equivalents and reclassified as “restricted cash” in the quarter ended December 31, 2010. The increase in cash and cash equivalents was primarily the result of the exercise of our 2006 common stock warrants, which generated $4,346,613 in cash, and $3,104,147 from operating activities from continuing operations in the nine months ended June 30, 2011, which includes the usage of $606,250 reclassified as restricted cash as described above. Other than cash, inventory and our balance of accounts receivable, we have no other unused sources of liquidity at this time.

At June 30, 2011 and 2010, exclusive of discontinued operations, our current assets exceeded our current liabilities by $17,786,243 and $10,100,662, respectively.

Principal factors that could affect the availability of our internally generated funds include:

 

   

ability to meet sales projections;

 

   

government spending levels;

 

   

introduction of competing technologies;

 

   

product mix and effect on margins;

 

   

ability to reduce current inventory levels; and

 

   

product acceptance in new markets.

Principal factors that could affect our ability to obtain cash from external sources include:

 

   

volatility in the capital markets; and

 

   

market price and trading volume of our common stock.

Based on our current cash position, and assuming currently planned expenditures and level of operations, we believe we have sufficient capital to fund operations for the next twelve months. However, we operate in a rapidly evolving and unpredictable business environment that may change the timing or amount of expected future cash receipts and expenditures. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that we may not be required to raise additional funds through the sale of equity or debt securities or from credit facilities. Additional capital, if needed, may not be available on satisfactory terms, or at all.

Cash Flows

Operating Activities

Our net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations was $3,104,147 for the nine months ended June 30, 2011 compared to $320,605 generated from operating activities for the nine months ended June 30, 2010. Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended June 30, 2011 included $4,581,830 of net income, increased by expenses not requiring the use of cash of $547,769 and $1,994,632 from reduced accounts receivable. Our net cash used in operating activities included $606,250 for transfers to restricted cash, $1,265,625 for prepaid expenses – noncurrent and $531,513 for increased current prepaid expenses and other, both of which include some prepaid warranty services to support our foreign military contract, $918,120 for increased inventory, $167,710 for reduced accrued liabilities, which includes a reduction of payroll liabilities for the payout of the fiscal year 2010 bonus payment in the first quarter of 2011 and an increase for the 2011 bonus accrual as well as increased income tax liability and warranty liability due to higher volume shipments, $497,883 from increased accounts payable and $32,983 for increased warranty settlements. Operating cash provided by continuing operations during the nine months ended June 30, 2010 included net income of $2,098,083, reduced by expenses not requiring the use of cash of $116,251 and $23,048 for increased accounts payable. Operating cash usage during the nine months ended June 30, 2010 included $388,902 for increased accounts receivable, $405,703 for increased inventory, $746,420 for reduced accrued liabilities, $75,825 for increased prepaid expenses and $67,425 for increased warranty settlements.

 

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At June 30, 2011, we had net accounts receivable of $2,217,367, compared to $4,187,999 in accounts receivable at September 30, 2010. The level of trade accounts receivable at June 30, 2011 represented approximately 85 days of revenue, compared to 74 days of revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2010. The increase in days of revenue is due to slower payment during the quarter and lower revenue than in the quarter ended September 30, 2010. Our receivables can vary significantly due to overall sales volumes and due to quarterly variations in sales and timing of shipments to and receipts from large customers and the timing of contract payments.

Investing Activities

We use cash in investing activities primarily for the purchase of tooling, computer equipment and software and investment in new or existing patents. Cash used in investing activities for equipment was $41,645 for the nine months ended June 30, 2011 and $61,350 for the nine months ended June 30, 2010. Cash used for investment in patents was $761 for the nine months ended June 30, 2011 and $6,660 for the nine months ended June 30, 2010. We anticipate some additional expenditure for equipment and patents during the balance of fiscal year 2011.

Financing Activities

In the nine months ended June 30, 2011, we received proceeds of $4,346,613 from the exercise of stock warrants and $118,356 from the exercise of stock options. We received $28,818 from the exercise of stock options in the nine months ended June 30, 2010.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

There were no adopted or pending recent accounting pronouncements that are expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

 

Item 3. Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures about Market Risk.

As a Smaller Reporting Company as defined by Rule12b-2 of the Exchange Act and in item 10(f)(1) of Regulation S-K, we are electing scaled disclosure reporting obligations and therefore are not required to provide the information requested by this Item.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

We are required to maintain disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that material information related to us, including our consolidated subsidiaries, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms.

Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of June 30, 2011.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during our fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2011 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. Our process for evaluating controls and procedures is continuous and encompasses constant improvement of the design and effectiveness of established controls and procedures and the remediation of any deficiencies, which may be identified during this process.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

We may at times be involved in litigation in the ordinary course of business. We will also, from time to time, when appropriate in management’s estimation, record adequate reserves in our financial statements for pending litigation. Currently, there are no pending material legal proceedings to which we are party or to which any of our property is subject.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

As a Smaller Reporting Company as defined by Rule12b-2 of the Exchange Act and in item 10(f)(1) of Regulation S-K, we are electing scaled disclosure reporting obligations and therefore are not required to provide the information requested by this Item.

 

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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

None.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

 

Item 4. (Removed and Reserved)

 

Item 5. Other Information.

None.

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

  31.1   Certification of Thomas R. Brown, Principal Executive Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
  31.2   Certification of Katherine H. McDermott, Principal Financial Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
  32.1   Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, executed by Thomas R. Brown, Principal Executive Officer and Katherine H. McDermott, Principal Financial Officer.*
  99.1   Press release dated August 9, 2011 regarding fiscal Q3 2011 financial results. (This exhibit has been furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.)*
101.INS**   XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH**   SBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL**   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.LAB**   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE**   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

* Filed concurrently herewith.
** Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these interactive data files are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and otherwise are not subject to liability.

 

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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.

 

      LRAD CORPORATION
Date: August 9, 2011     By:  

/S/    KATHERINE H. MCDERMOTT

        Katherine H. McDermott, Chief Financial Officer
        (Principal Financial Officer)

 

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