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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2014

 

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:  001-34269

 

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SHARPS COMPLIANCE CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

(713) 432-0300

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark if 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 ☒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 this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes ☒No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definition of "large accelerated filer", "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

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

 

As of February 2, 2015, there were 15,534,374 outstanding shares of the Registrant's common stock, par value $0.01 per share.

 

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PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

SHARPS COMPLIANCE CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share and par value)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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SHARPS COMPLIANCE CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands, except per-share data)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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SHARPS COMPLIANCE CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands, except per-share data)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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SHARPS COMPLIANCE CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(In thousands, except share data)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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SHARPS COMPLIANCE CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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SHARPS COMPLIANCE CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND BACKGROUND

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the financial transactions and accounts of Sharps Compliance Corp. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Sharps Compliance, Inc. of Texas (dba Sharps Compliance, Inc.), Sharps e-Tools.com, Inc. (“Sharps e-Tools”), Sharps Manufacturing, Inc., Sharps Environmental Services, Inc. (dba Sharps Environmental Services of Texas, Inc.) and Sharps Safety, Inc. (collectively, “Sharps” or the “Company”).  All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.

NOTE 2 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial information and with instructions to Form 10-Q and, accordingly, do not include all information and footnotes required under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, these interim condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2014, the results of its operations for the three and six months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, cash flows for the six months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, and stockholders’ equity for the six months ended December 31, 2014. The results of operations for the three and six months ended December 31, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire fiscal year ending June 30, 2015.  These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2014.

NOTE 3 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with guidance on revenue recognition of multiple-deliverable revenue arrangements.  Under this guidance, certain products offered by the Company have revenue producing components that are recognized over multiple delivery points (Sharps Recovery System™ (formerly the Sharps Disposal by Mail Systems®) and various TakeAway Environmental Return Systems™ referred to as “Mailbacks” and Sharps® Pump and Asset Return Boxes, referred to as “Pump Returns”) and can consist of up to three separate elements, or units of measure, as follows: (1) the sale of the compliance and container system, (2) return transportation and (3) treatment service.

In accordance with the relative selling price methodology, an estimated selling price is determined for all deliverables that qualify for separate units of accounting.  The actual consideration received in a multiple-deliverable arrangement is then allocated to the units based on their relative sales price.  The selling price for the transportation revenue and the treatment revenue utilizes third party evidence.  The Company estimates the selling price of the compliance and container system based on the product and services provided including compliance with local, state and Federal laws, adherence to stringent manufacturing and testing requirements, safety to the patient and the community as well as storage and containment capabilities.

Revenue for the sale of the compliance and container is recognized upon delivery to the customer, at which time the customer takes title and assumes risk of ownership.  Transportation revenue is recognized when the customer returns the compliance and container system and the container has been received at the Company’s owned or contracted facilities.  The compliance and container system is mailed or delivered by an alternative logistics provider to the Company’s owned or contracted facilities.  Treatment revenue is recognized upon the destruction or conversion and proof of receipt and treatment having been performed on the container.  Since the transportation element and the treatment elements are undelivered services at the point of initial sale of the compliance and container, transportation and treatment revenue is deferred until the services are performed.  The current and long-term portions of deferred revenues are determined through regression analysis and historical trends.  Furthermore, through regression analysis of historical data, the Company has determined that a certain percentage of all compliance and container systems sold may not be returned.  Accordingly, a portion of the transportation and treatment elements are recognized at the point of sale.

 

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Income Taxes:  The liability method is used in accounting for deferred income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is established when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The establishment of valuation allowances and development of projected annual effective tax rates requires significant judgment and is impacted by various estimates. Both positive and negative evidence, as well as the objectivity and verifiability of that evidence, is considered in determining the appropriateness of recording a valuation allowance on deferred tax assets.

Accounts Receivable:  Accounts receivable consist primarily of amounts due to the Company from our normal business activities.   Accounts receivable balances are determined to be delinquent when the amount is past due based on the contractual terms with the customer.  The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts to reflect the expected uncollectibility of accounts receivable based on past collection history and specific risks identified among uncollected accounts.  Accounts receivable are charged to the allowance for doubtful accounts when the Company determines that the receivable will not be collected and/or when the account has been referred to a third party collection agency. The Company has a history of minimal uncollectible accounts.

NOTE 4 – RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

In May 2014, guidance for revenue recognition was issued which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements currently followed by the Company. The new guidance provides for a single five-step model to be applied in determining the amount and timing of the recognition of revenue related to contracts with customers. The new standard also requires additional financial statement disclosures that will enable users to understand the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows relating to customer contracts. Companies have an option to use either a retrospective approach or cumulative effect adjustment approach to implement the standard. There is no option for early adoption. The provisions of the new guidance are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 (effective July 1, 2017 for the Company), including interim periods within that reporting period. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on its financial statements.

NOTE 5 - INCOME TAXES

The establishment of valuation allowances and development of projected annual effective tax rates requires significant judgment and is impacted by various estimates. Both positive and negative evidence, as well as the objectivity and verifiability of that evidence, is considered in determining the appropriateness of recording a valuation allowance on deferred tax assets. Under generally accepted accounting principles, the valuation allowance has been recorded to reduce the Company’s net deferred tax asset to an amount that is more likely than not to be realized and is based upon the uncertainty of the realization of certain federal and state deferred tax assets related to net operating loss carryforwards and other tax attributes.  The Company’s net deferred tax assets have been fully reserved by a tax valuation allowance.

The Company’s effective tax rate for the six months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was 1.9% and 6.9%, respectively, reflecting estimated state income taxes. The Company’s tax expense associated with taxable income during the six months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was offset by the utilization of net operating loss carryforwards.

NOTE 6 - NOTES PAYABLE AND LONG-TERM DEBT

On January 28, 2014, the Company entered into a credit agreement with a commercial bank (“Credit Agreement”).  The Credit Agreement, which replaces the prior credit agreement, which was executed effective April 30, 2013 with another commercial bank (“Prior Credit Agreement”), provides for a two-year, $3.0 million line of credit facility, the proceeds of which may be utilized for working capital, letters of credit (up to $500,000) and general corporate purposes.  Indebtedness under the Credit Agreement is secured by the Company’s accounts receivable and inventory with advances outstanding at any time limited to a Borrowing Base (as defined in the Credit Agreement) equal to 80% of eligible accounts receivable plus 50% of eligible inventory.  Borrowings bear interest at WSJ Prime, which we estimate to be approximately 3.25% as of December 31, 2014.  The Company pays a fee of 0.25% per annum on the unused amount of the line of credit.   As of December 31, 2014, the Company had no outstanding borrowings, other than $335 thousand in letters of credit, which leaves $2.7 million of credit available.

The Credit Agreement contains affirmative and negative covenants that, among other things, require the Company to maintain a minimum level of tangible net worth of $10.5 million and minimum liquidity of $5.0 million.  The Company is in compliance with all the financial covenants as of December 31, 2014.  The Credit Agreement, which expires on January 28, 2016, also contains customary events of default which, if uncured, may terminate the Credit Agreement and require immediate repayment of all indebtedness to the lenders.

 

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The Prior Credit Agreement, which was effective through January 28, 2014, provided for a cash-collateralized $200,000 line of credit facility with a maturity date of July 15, 2015.  The letters of credit of approximately $110 thousand associated with this Prior Credit Agreement which were outstanding as of June 30, 2014 have been released.

NOTE 7 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Stock-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date, based on the calculated fair value of the award, and is recognized as an expense over the employee’s requisite service period (generally the vesting period of the equity grant).  Reductions in taxes payable resulting from tax deductions that exceed the recognized tax benefit associated with compensation expense (excess tax benefits) are classified as financing cash flows and as an increase to additional paid in capital.   During the three and six months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, stock-based compensation amounts are as follows (in thousands):

For the three and six months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, excess tax benefits have been eliminated by the valuation allowance on the deferred tax assets.

NOTE 8 - EARNINGS PER SHARE

Earnings per share (“EPS”) are measured at two levels: basic per share and diluted per share. Basic per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares after considering the additional dilution related to common stock options and restricted stock. In computing diluted earnings per share, the outstanding common stock options are considered dilutive using the treasury stock method.

In accordance with guidance related to share-based payment arrangements, the Company’s restricted stock awards are treated as outstanding for earning per share calculations since these shares have full voting rights and are entitled to participate in dividends declared on common shares, if any, and undistributed earnings.  As participating securities, the shares of restricted stock are included in the calculation of basic EPS using the two-class method.  For the periods presented, the amount of earnings allocated to the participating securities was not material.

The following information is necessary to calculate earnings per share for the periods presented (in thousands, except per-share data):

 

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NOTE 9 - EQUITY TRANSACTIONS

During the three and six months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, stock options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock were exercised as follows:

As of December 31, 2014, there was $0.8 million of stock option and restricted stock compensation expense related to non-vested awards which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.19 years.

On January 7, 2013, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program effective January 3, 2013, authorizing the Company to repurchase in the aggregate up to $3.0 million of its outstanding common stock over a two-year period. During the three and six months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, shares were repurchased as follows:

 

Total shares repurchased under the program are 191,250 shares at a cost of $0.8 million.  As of December 31, 2014, approximately $2.2 million remained of the Company’s $3.0 million repurchase program.  Sharps purchased all shares with cash resources.

NOTE 10 – INVENTORY

The components of inventory are as follows (in thousands):

NOTE 11 – FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company considers the fair value of all financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, not to be materially different from their carrying values at December 31, 2014 due to their short-term nature.

 

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ITEM 2.

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

INFORMATION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements and information relating to the Company and its subsidiaries that are based on the beliefs of the Company’s management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company’s management. When used in this report, the words “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “estimate”, “project” and “intend” and words or phrases of similar import, as they relate to the Company or its subsidiaries or Company management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  Such statements reflect the current risks, uncertainties and assumptions related to certain factors, including without limitations, competitive factors, general economic conditions, customer relations, relationships with vendors, governmental regulation and supervision, seasonality, distribution networks, product introductions and acceptance, technological change, changes in industry practices, onetime events and other factors described herein.  Based upon changing conditions, should any one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as anticipated, believed, expected, estimated or intended.  The Company does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.

GENERAL

Sharps Compliance Corp. is a leading full-service national provider of comprehensive waste management services including medical, pharmaceutical and hazardous. Our solutions facilitate the proper collection, containment, transportation and treatment of numerous types of healthcare-related materials, including hypodermic needles, lancets and other devices or objects used to puncture or lacerate the skin, or sharps, and unused consumer dispensed medications and over-the-counter drugs.  We serve customers in multiple markets such as home health care, retail clinics and immunizing pharmacies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, professional offices (physicians, dentists and veterinarians), assisted living and long-term care facilities (assisted living, continuing care, long-term acute care, memory care and skilled nursing), government (federal, state and local), consumers, commercial and agriculture, as well as distributors to many of the aforementioned markets.  We assist our customers in determining which of our solution offerings best fit their needs for the collection, containment, return transportation and treatment of medical waste, used healthcare materials and unused dispensed medications.  Our differentiated approach provides our customers the flexibility to return and properly treat medical waste, used healthcare materials or unused dispensed medications through a variety of solutions and products transported primarily through the United States Postal Service (“USPS”). For customers with facilities or locations that may generate larger quantities of medical waste, we integrate the route-based pick-up service into our complete offering.  The benefits of this comprehensive offering include single point of contact, consolidated billing, integrated manifest and proof of destruction repository in addition to our cost savings.  Furthermore, we provide comprehensive tracking and reporting tools that enable our customers to meet complex medical, pharmaceutical and hazardous waste disposal and compliance requirements.  We believe the fully-integrated nature of our operations is a key factor leading to our success and continued recurring revenue growth.  We continue to take advantage of the many opportunities in all markets served as we educate the market place and as prospective customers become more aware of alternatives to traditional methods of disposal (i.e., route-based pick-up services).

As a leading full-service provider of comprehensive medical waste management services including medical, pharmaceutical and hazardous, our key markets include pharmaceutical manufacturers, home healthcare providers, assisted living/long-term care, retail pharmacies and clinics and the professional market which is comprised of physicians, dentists and veterinary practices.  The Company’s flagship product, the Sharps Recovery System™ is a comprehensive solution for the containment, transportation, treatment and tracking of medical waste and used healthcare materials.  In October 2014, the Company launched MedSafe^®, a patent pending solution for the safe collection, transportation and proper disposal of unwanted and expired prescription medications including controlled substances.  MedSafe has been designed to meet or exceed the new regulations issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) implementing the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010 (the “Act”) which became effective October 9, 2014.  Our other solutions include TakeAway Environmental Return System™, ComplianceTRAC^SM, Route-Based Pick-Up Service, Universal Waste Shipback Systems, Sharps Tracer^SM, Complete Needle™ Collection and Disposal System, Pitch-It IV™ Poles, Trip LesSystem^®, Sharps^® Pump and Asset Return System,  Sharps Secure^® Needle Collection and Containment System, Sharps^® MWMS™ (a Medical Waste Management System (“MWMS”)) and Spill Kit TakeAway Recovery System™.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following analyzes changes in the consolidated operating results and financial condition of the Company during the three and six months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain items from the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, dollars in thousands and percentages expressed as a percentage of revenue:

THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014 AS COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013

Total revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2014 of $8.7 million increased by $1.1 million, or 14%, over the total revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2013 of $7.6 million. Billings by market are as follows (in thousands):

*Represents the net impact of the revenue recognition adjustment required to arrive at reported generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) revenue.  Customer billings include all invoiced amounts associated with products shipped during the period reported.  GAAP revenue includes customer billings as well as numerous adjustments necessary to reflect, (i) the deferral of a portion of current period sales and (ii) recognition of certain revenue associated with products returned for treatment and destruction.  The difference between customer billings and GAAP revenue is reflected in the Company’s balance sheet as deferred revenue.  See Note 3 “Revenue Recognition” in “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements”.

This quarter-to-date table contains certain financial information not derived in accordance with GAAP, including customer billings information.  The Company believes this information is useful to investors and other interested parties as customer billings represents all invoiced amounts associated with products shipped during the period reported. Such information should not be considered as a substitute for any measures derived in accordance with GAAP, and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. Reconciliation of this information to the most comparable GAAP measures is included above.

 

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The increase in billings was primarily attributable to increased billings in the Retail ($1.2 million) and Professional ($0.4 million) markets. The increase in billings was partially offset by decreased billings in the Pharmaceutical Manufacturer ($0.2 million) market. The increase in Retail market billings is primarily due to a strong flu season driving increased demand for flu shots administered in a retail setting.  The increase in Professional market billings is primarily due to the Company’s continued focus on inside sales initiatives and promotional activities around educating doctors, dentists, veterinarians, and other healthcare professionals on the favorable economics and convenience of the Sharps Recovery System™ as compared to the traditional pick-up service for the small quantity generator sector. The decrease in Pharmaceutical market billings is due to the timing of orders for vendor managed inventory programs.  During the three months ended December 31, 2014, the Company filled a large order for new inventory builds for an existing customer and launched one new patient support program for a new drug.

Cost of revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2014 of $5.5 million was 62.9% of revenues.  Cost of revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2013 of $5.0 million was 64.8% of revenues.  The higher gross margin for the three months ended December 31, 2014 of 37.1% (versus 35.2% for the three months ended December 31, 2013) was due to leverage gained from higher revenues.

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $2.4 million and $2.5 million, respectively.  SG&A for the three months ended December 31, 2013 was negatively impacted by legal expenses of $0.2 million associated with the claim to the CDC related to the termination of a government contract and severance costs of $0.1 million for a former officer of the Company.  SG&A for the three months ended December 31, 2014 includes increased sales and marketing related spending compared to the prior period.  SG&A as a percentage of sales decreased to 27.8% for the three months ended December 31, 2014 as compared to 32.1% for the three months ended December 31, 2013.

The Company generated an operating income of $0.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2014 compared to operating income of $0.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2013.   The operating margin was 8.6% for the three months ended December 31, 2014 compared to 1.6% for the three months ended December 31, 2013.  The increase in operating income is a result of improved gross margin as a result of greater operating leverage gained from higher revenue (discussed above).

The Company generated income before income taxes of $0.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2014 versus income before income taxes of $0.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2013. The increase in the income before income taxes is a result of a higher operating income.

The Company’s effective tax rate for the three months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was 0.7% and 4.0%, respectively, reflecting estimated state income taxes. The Company’s net deferred tax assets have been fully reserved by a tax valuation allowance. The Company’s tax expense associated with taxable income during the three months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was offset by the utilization of net operating loss carryforwards.

The Company generated net income of $0.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2014 compared to net income of $0.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2013.  The net income is a result of higher income before income taxes (discussed above).

The Company reported diluted income per share of $0.05 for the three months ended December 31, 2014 versus diluted income per share of $0.01 for the three months ended December 31, 2013.  The increase in diluted earnings per share is a result of higher net income in the three months ended December 31, 2014 versus the prior year (discussed above).

 

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SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014 AS COMPARED TO SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013

Total revenues for the six months ended December 31, 2014 of $15.7 million increased by $1.8 million, or 13%, over the total revenues for the six months ended December 31, 2013 of $13.9 million. Billings by market are as follows (in thousands):

*Represents the net impact of the revenue recognition adjustment required to arrive at reported generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) revenue.  Customer billings include all invoiced amounts associated with products shipped during the period reported.  GAAP revenue includes customer billings as well as numerous adjustments necessary to reflect, (i) the deferral of a portion of current period sales and (ii) recognition of certain revenue associated with products returned for treatment and destruction.  The difference between customer billings and GAAP revenue is reflected in the Company’s balance sheet as deferred revenue.  See Note 3 “Revenue Recognition” in “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements”.

This year-to-date table contains certain financial information not derived in accordance with GAAP, including customer billings information.  The Company believes this information is useful to investors and other interested parties as customer billings represents all invoiced amounts associated with products shipped during the period reported. Such information should not be considered as a substitute for any measures derived in accordance with GAAP, and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. Reconciliation of this information to the most comparable GAAP measures is included above.

The increase in billings was primarily attributable to increased billings in the Retail ($1.4 million), Pharmaceutical Manufacturer ($0.6 million) and Professional ($0.4 million) markets. The increase in billings was partially offset by decreased billings in the Home Health Care ($0.2 million) market. The increase in Retail market billings is primarily due to a strong flu season driving increased demand for flu shots administered in a retail setting.  The increase in Pharmaceutical market billings is due to large orders for new inventory builds for existing customers plus initial supply orders for two new patient support programs.  The increase in Professional market billings is primarily due to the Company’s continued focus on inside sales initiatives and promotional activities around educating doctors, dentists, veterinarians, and other healthcare professionals on the favorable economics and convenience of the Sharps Recovery System™ as compared to the traditional pick-up service for the small quantity generator sector. The decrease in Home Health Care market billings is due to timing of distributor purchases.

Cost of revenues for the six months ended December 31, 2014 of $10.2 million was 64.7% of revenues.  Cost of revenues for the six months ended December 31, 2013 of $8.9 million was 64.0% of revenues.  The gross margin was 35.3% for the six months ended December 31, 2014 which is consistent with 36.0% for the six months ended December 31, 2013.

SG&A expenses for the six months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $4.7 million and $4.5 million, respectively.  SG&A for the six months ended December 31, 2013 was negatively impacted by legal expenses of $0.2 million associated with the claim to the CDC related to the termination of a government contract and severance costs of $0.1 million for a former officer of the Company.  SG&A for the six months ended December 31, 2014 includes increased sales and marketing related spending compared to the prior period.  SG&A as a percentage of sales decreased to 30.1% for the six months ended December 31, 2014 as compared to 32.5% for the six months ended December 31, 2013.

The Company generated an operating income of $0.7 million for the six months ended December 31, 2014 compared to operating income of $0.3 million for the six months ended December 31, 2013.   The operating margin was 4.3% for the six months ended December 31, 2014 compared to 1.8% for the six months ended December 31, 2013.  The increase in operating income is a result of higher billings in the six months ended December 31, 2014 (discussed above).

The Company generated income before income taxes of $0.7 million for the six months ended December 31, 2014 versus income before income taxes of $0.3 million for the six months ended December 31, 2013. The increase in the income before income taxes is a result of a higher operating income (discussed above).

 

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The Company’s effective tax rate for the six months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was 1.9% and 6.9%, respectively, reflecting estimated state income taxes. The Company’s net deferred tax assets have been fully reserved by a tax valuation allowance. The Company’s tax expense associated with taxable income during the six months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was offset by the utilization of net operating loss carryforwards.

The Company generated net income of $0.7 million for the six months ended December 31, 2014 compared to net income of $0.2 million for the six months ended December 31, 2013.  The net income is a result of higher income before income taxes (discussed above).

The Company reported diluted income per share of $0.04 for the six months ended December 31, 2014 versus diluted income per share of $0.02 for the six months ended December 31, 2013.  The increase in diluted earnings per share is a result of higher net income in the six months ended December 31, 2014 versus the prior year (discussed above).

 

PROSPECTS FOR THE FUTURE

The Company continues to take advantage of the many opportunities in the markets served as professional offices, retail pharmacies and clinics, communities, assisted living and long-term care facilities, home healthcare companies, consumers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, government agencies, health care facilities, individual self-injectors and commercial organizations become more aware of alternatives to the traditional methods of management of medical sharps waste, used healthcare materials and unused dispensed medications.

The Company’s growth strategies are focused on the Retail, Pharmaceutical, Professional, Assisted Living, Home Health Care and Environmental markets. The Company believes its growth opportunities are supported by:

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An increase in the number of used needles improperly disposed of outside the large healthcare setting and into the solid waste system to 7.8 billion each year (tripled volume over the past ten years) and an increase in the number of self-injectors in the country to 13.5 million over the same period;

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An estimated 800,000 doctors, dentists, veterinarians, clinics, tattoo parlors and other businesses in the country that generate smaller quantities of medical waste, including used syringes to whom we offer a lower cost alternative to the traditional pick-up service.  The Company addresses this market from two directions: (i) field sales which focuses on larger dollar and nation-wide opportunities where we can integrate the route-based pick-up service along with our mailback solutions to create a comprehensive medical waste management offering and (ii) inside and online sales which focus on the individual or small group professional offices;

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An estimated 40% of the four billion dispensed medication prescriptions which go unused every year in the United States generating an estimated 200 million pounds of unused medication waste;

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The pace of regulation of sharps and unused dispensed medications disposal which is gaining momentum at both the state and federal level - as of December 31, 2014, approximately 46 percent of U.S. citizens live in states that have enacted legislation or strict guidelines mandating the proper disposal of home generated used syringes while 67 percent live in states that have enacted or proposed legislation mandating the proper disposal of home generated dispensed unused medications. Further, since 2009, the federal government, nine states and several counties have introduced legislation requiring manufacturer responsibility for consumer generated unused medications.  State regulatory agencies are also addressing this issue within the regulated industry.  Multiple states now require healthcare providers to avoid sewer and trash disposal of non-hazardous unused medications within their facilities.  States such as California, Washington and Minnesota have required assessment and proper treatment by a medical waste disposal company for years.  However, other states such as Colorado and Florida are now requiring even small healthcare providers to segregate unused medications for proper disposal.  In addition, states are beginning to more closely scrutinize generators returning through reverse distribution unused medications that are actually waste pharmaceuticals and should be disposed of as such;

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The number of U.S. retail clinics is projected to increase significantly, expecting business to increase 20%-25% per year, driven by the increasing demand of newly insured patients under healthcare reform as well as patients looking for more convenient care. The two leading retail pharmacies in the country are emphasizing their efforts to grow their capability as a low cost provider of health care services for non-chronic conditions.  The number of pharmacists nationwide trained to deliver vaccines has quadrupled since 2007.  Vaccines offered in retail clinics include season flu programs as well as year round programs for pneumococcus, shingles, pediatric immunizations, HPV and international travel;

 

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The changing demographics of the U.S. population - one out of five Americans will be 65 years or older by 2030, which will increase the need for cost-effective medical waste management solutions especially in the home healthcare and assisted living markets;

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The change in delivery of healthcare (more health care being administered in an alternate site) as well as uncertainty created by the current state of healthcare – facts which are driving more healthcare providers to increase efficiencies and reduce costs;

 

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Over the past two years, the Company has developed a network of medical and hazardous waste service providers including those with route based pick-up services which allows us to serve the entire U.S. medical and hazardous waste market.  We offer clients a blended product portfolio to effectively target prospective customers with multi-site and multi-sized locations including those that generate larger quantities of medical waste.  The network has had a significant positive impact on our pipeline of sales opportunities – over 60% of this pipeline is attributable to opportunities providing comprehensive waste management service offerings where both the mailback and pick-up service are integrated into the offering;

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New solution offerings including Medsafe®™ (designed for safe collection, transportation, and proper disposal of unwanted and expired prescription medications including controlled substances), the Complete Needle™ Collection and Disposal System (designed for the traditional under-served home self-injector), the TakeAway line of products for unused medications (including TakeAway Environmental Return System™), the Medical/Professional TakeAway Recovery System and enhanced patient support programs with pharmaceutical manufacturers;

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The Company’s strong financial position with a cash balance of $16.4 million and no debt as of December 31, 2014.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Cash Flow

Cash and cash equivalents increased by $2.7 million to $16.4 million at December 31, 2014 from $13.7 million at June 30, 2014. The increase in cash and cash equivalents is primarily due to the receipt of the legal settlement of $1.5 million, an increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $0.8 million, net income of $0.7 million and a decrease in accounts receivable of $0.4 million, partially offset by an increase in inventory of $0.9 million in the six months ended December 31, 2014.

Accounts receivable decreased by $0.4 million to $4.3 million at December 31, 2014 from $4.7 million at June 30, 2014. The decrease is due to timing of billings and collections.

Inventory increased by $0.9 million to $2.2 million at December 31, 2014 from $1.3 million at June 30, 2014. The increase in inventory is due to timing of sales and adjustment of inventory levels to facilitate customer orders and increased demand.

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities increased by $0.8 million to $3.5 million at December 31, 2014 from $2.7 million at June 30, 2014.  The increase is the result of the timing of payments and increased inventory levels.

Working capital increased $1.0 million to $18.9 million at December 31, 2014 from $17.9 million at June 30, 2014. The increase is primarily due to a collection of legal settlement, a decrease to accounts receivable, an increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities offset by an increase in inventory and prepaid and other current assets (discussed above).

Property, plant and equipment, net decreased $0.2 million to $3.7 million at December 31, 2014 from $3.9 million at June 30, 2014.  The decrease is mainly attributable to depreciation expense of $0.4 million, partially offset by capital expenditures of $0.2 million.  The capital expenditures are attributable primarily to treatment facility improvements of $0.1 million and investment in MedSafe related assets of $0.1 million.

Stockholders’ equity increased by $0.8 million to $22.7 million at December 31, 2014 from $21.9 million at June 30, 2014.  This increase is primarily attributable to the net income for the six months ended December 31, 2014 of $0.7 million and stock-based compensation of $0.3 million, partially offset by stock repurchases of $0.1 million.

 

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company was not a party to any off-balance sheet transactions as defined in Item 303 of Regulation S-K for the six months ended December 31, 2014 and the year-ended June 30, 2014.

Credit Facility

On January 28, 2014, the Company entered into a credit agreement with a commercial bank (“Credit Agreement”).  The Credit Agreement, which replaces the prior credit agreement which was executed effective April 30, 2013 with another commercial bank (“Prior Credit Agreement”), provides for a two-year, $3.0 million line of credit facility, the proceeds of which may be utilized for working capital, letters of credit (up to $500,000) and general corporate purposes.  Indebtedness under the Credit Agreement is secured by the Company’s accounts receivable and inventory with advances outstanding at any time limited to a Borrowing Base (as defined in the Credit Agreement) equal to 80% of eligible accounts receivable plus 50% of eligible inventory.  Borrowings bear interest at WSJ Prime, which we estimate to be approximately 3.25% as of December 30, 2014.  The Company pays a fee of 0.25% per annum on the unused amount of the line of credit.   As of December 31, 2014, the Company had no outstanding borrowings, other than $335 thousand in letters of credit, which leaves $2.7 million of credit available.

The Credit Agreement contains affirmative and negative covenants that, among other things, require the Company to maintain a minimum level of tangible net worth of $10.5 million and minimum liquidity of $5.0 million.  The Company is in compliance with all the financial covenants as of December 31, 2014.  The Credit Agreement, which expires on January 28, 2016, also contains customary events of default which, if uncured, may terminate the Credit Agreement and require immediate repayment of all indebtedness to the lenders.

The Prior Credit Agreement, which was effective through January 28, 2014, provided for a cash-collateralized $200,000 line of credit facility with a maturity date of July 15, 2015.  The letters of credit of approximately $110 thousand associated with this Prior Credit Agreement which were outstanding as of June 30, 2014 have been released.

Management believes that the Company’s current cash resources (cash on hand) will be sufficient to fund operations for the twelve months ending December 31, 2015.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with guidance on revenue recognition of multiple-deliverable revenue arrangements.  Under this guidance, certain products offered by the Company have revenue producing components that are recognized over multiple delivery points (Sharps Recovery System™ (formerly the Sharps Disposal by Mail Systems®) and various TakeAway Environmental Return Systems™ referred to as “Mailbacks” and Sharps® Pump and Asset Return Boxes, referred to as “Pump Returns”) and can consist of up to three separate elements, or units of measure, as follows: (1) the sale of the compliance and container system, (2) return transportation and (3) treatment service.

In accordance with the relative selling price methodology, an estimated selling price is determined for all deliverables that qualify for separate units of accounting.  The actual consideration received in a multiple-deliverable arrangement is then allocated to the units based on their relative sales price.  The selling price for the transportation revenue and the treatment revenue utilizes third party evidence.  The Company estimates the selling price of the compliance and container system based on the product and services provided including compliance with local, state and Federal laws, adherence to stringent manufacturing and testing requirements, safety to the patient and the community as well as storage and containment capabilities.

Revenue for the sale of the compliance and container is recognized upon delivery to the customer, at which time the customer takes title and assumes risk of ownership.  Transportation revenue is recognized when the customer returns the compliance and container system and the container has been received at the Company’s owned or contracted facilities.  The compliance and container system is mailed or delivered by an alternative logistics provider to the Company’s owned or contracted facilities.  Treatment revenue is recognized upon the destruction or conversion and proof of receipt and treatment having been performed on the container.  Since the transportation element and the treatment elements are undelivered services at the point of initial sale of the compliance and container, transportation and treatment revenue is deferred until the services are performed.  The current and long-term portions of deferred revenues are determined through regression analysis and historical trends.  Furthermore, through regression analysis of historical data, the Company has determined that a certain percentage of all compliance and container systems sold may not be returned.  Accordingly, a portion of the transportation and treatment elements are recognized at the point of sale.

 

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Income Taxes:  The liability method is used in accounting for deferred income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is established when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The establishment of valuation allowances and development of projected annual effective tax rates requires significant judgment and is impacted by various estimates. Both positive and negative evidence, as well as the objectivity and verifiability of that evidence, is considered in determining the appropriateness of recording a valuation allowance on deferred tax assets.

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

In May 2014, guidance for revenue recognition was issued which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements currently followed by the Company. The new guidance provides for a single five-step model to be applied in determining the amount and timing of the recognition of revenue related to contracts with customers. The new standard also requires additional financial statement disclosures that will enable users to understand the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows relating to customer contracts. Companies have an option to use either a retrospective approach or cumulative effect adjustment approach to implement the standard. There is no option for early adoption. The provisions of the new guidance are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 (effective July 1, 2017 for the Company), including interim periods within that reporting period. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on its financial statements.

ITEM 3.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Company does not have exposure to significant financial market risk including commodity price risk, foreign currency exchange risk or interest rate risk. Management does not use derivative instruments. The Company has limited exposure to changes in interest rates due to its lack of indebtedness.  The Company maintains a credit agreement under which we may borrow funds in the future. Currently, the Company does not foresee any borrowing needs.

ITEM 4.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company maintains “disclosure controls and procedures”, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act, that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including, the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

As of December 31, 2014, the Company conducted an evaluation (the “Evaluation”), under the supervision and with the participation of the CEO and CFO, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (“Disclosure Controls”), pursuant to Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act.  Based upon this Evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that our Disclosure Controls were effective as of December 31, 2014.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

During the three months ended December 31, 2014, there were no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act), that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

CEO and CFO Certifications

Appearing immediately following the Signatures section of this report are certifications of the CEO and the CFO. The Certifications are required in accordance with Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the Section 302 Certifications). This item of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, which you are currently reading, is the information concerning the Evaluation referred to in the Section 302 Certification and this information should be read in conjunction  with the Section 302 Certifications for a more complete understanding of the topics presented.

 

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company is involved in legal proceedings and litigation in the ordinary course of business.  In the opinion of management, the outcome of such matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or consolidated results of operations.

ITEM 1A.

RISK FACTORS

Refer to Item 1A. Risk Factors in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2014 for the Company’s risk factors.  During the six months ended December 31, 2014, there have been no changes to the Company’s risk factors.

ITEM 2.

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.

None.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

On January 7, 2013, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program effective January 3, 2013, authorizing the Company to repurchase in the aggregate up to $3.0 million of its outstanding common stock over a two-year period. The shares would be purchased from time to time on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, at the Company's discretion, in each case, in compliance with Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, subject to market and business conditions, applicable legal requirements, explicit black-out dates and other factors. The purchases will be funded using the Company's available cash balances and cash generated from operations. The program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of common stock and may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time at the Company's discretion in accordance with Rule 10b-18.

During the three months ended December 31, 2014, Sharps repurchased no shares.  As of December 31, 2014, approximately $2.2 million remained of our $3.0 million repurchase program.

ITEM 6.

EXHIBITS

ITEMS 3, 4 AND 5 ARE NOT APPLICABLE AND HAVE BEEN OMITTED.

 

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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.

 

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