BSD MEDICAL CORP – 10-Q – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
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This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and other parts of this report contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements can also be identified by words such as "anticipates," "expects," "believes," "plans," "predicts," and similar terms. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and our actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in the subsection entitled "Forward-Looking Statements" below. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and notes thereto included in this report. We assume no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements for any reason, except as required by law.
Overview
We develop, manufacture, market and service systems to treat cancer and benign diseases using heat therapy delivered using focused radiofrequency (RF) and microwave energy. Our business objectives are to commercialize our products for the treatment of cancer and to further expand our products to treat other diseases and medical conditions. Our product lines for cancer therapy have been created to offer hospitals and clinics a complete solution for thermal treatment of cancer using microwave/RF systems.
MicroThermX® Microwave Ablation System
Our MicroThermX® Microwave Ablation System ("MicroThermX®") is a compact, mobile, state-of-the-art, proprietary system that includes a microwave generator, single-patient-use disposable antennas, and a thermistor-based temperature monitoring system. The innovative design of the MicroThermX® is the first of its kind that allows delivery of higher power levels using a single generator. The MicroThermX® utilizes innovative, patented, synchronous phased array microwave delivery technology that was developed by us. This proprietary microwave technology provides larger and more uniform size of ablations during a single procedure. The MicroThermX® introduces into our product line an innovative disposable antenna ("SynchroWave antenna"). Up to three SynchroWave antennas are used in each ablation treatment, which will provide a significant ongoing revenue stream after the sale of the system. The soft tissue ablation world market potential is estimated to exceed
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We recently announced that the Company is approaching 100 patients successfully treated with the MicroThermX® at hospitals throughout the U.S. and
To bolster our MicroThermX® sales line and potentially accelerate and maximize revenues, we have recently added a MicroThermX® fee-per-use equipment rental program. We have experienced ongoing success with a MicroThermX® fee-per-use equipment rental program in the
With our
Hyperthermia Systems
Our hyperthermia cancer treatment systems, which have been in use for several years in
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Our primary
We have received
We have received CE Marking for the
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On
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Development of the
We have obtained the CE Marking necessary to export the
We installed and tested the first
We have obtained the CE Marking necessary to export the
Marketing and Distribution of Hyperthermia Systems. To support our direct sales and marketing efforts for our hyperthermia systems and products in
Historically, a significant portion of our revenues have been derived from sales to
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In 2005, we entered into an agreement with
We recently announced that the Company has signed an exclusive agreement with CyberKnife Korea ("CKK") for the sale and distribution of our hyperthermia products in
Backlog
As of
Results of Operations
Fluctuation in Operating Results
Our results of operations have fluctuated in the past and may fluctuate in the future from year to year as well as from quarter to quarter. Revenue may fluctuate as a result of factors relating to the demand and market acceptance for our ablation and hyperthermia systems and related component parts and services, world-wide economic conditions, availability of financing for our customers, changes in the medical capital equipment market, changes in order mix and product order configurations, competition, regulatory developments, insurance reimbursement and other matters. Operating expenses may fluctuate as a result of the timing of sales and marketing activities, research and development, and general and administrative expenses associated with our potential growth. For these and other reasons described elsewhere, our results of operations for a particular period may not be indicative of operating results for any other period.
Revenues
We recognize revenue from the sale of our ablation and hyperthermia cancer treatment systems and related parts and accessories (collectively, product sales), the sale of consumable devices used with certain of our systems, equipment rental, training, service support contracts and other miscellaneous revenues. Our revenues can fluctuate significantly from period to period because our sales, to date, have been based upon a relatively small number of hyperthermia systems, the sales price of each being substantial enough to greatly impact revenue levels in the periods in which they occur. Sales of a few hyperthermia systems, particularly
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To date, hyperthermia therapy has not gained wide acceptance by cancer-treating physicians. We believe this is due in part to the lingering impression created by the inability of early hyperthermia therapy technologies to focus and control heat directed at specific tissue locations and inaccurate conclusions drawn in early scientific studies that hyperthermia was only marginally effective. Additionally, we do not believe that reimbursement rates from third-party payers have been adequate to promote hyperthermia therapy acceptance in the medical community.
We also believe the continuing worldwide economic downturn has made it difficult for many of our customers to obtain approval for the purchase of our hyperthermia and microwave ablation systems and to arrange related financing.
Political, economic and regulatory influences are subjecting the U.S. healthcare industry to fundamental changes. We may continue to face significant uncertainty in the industry due to recent governmental healthcare reform. We believe the uncertainties regarding the ultimate features of reform initiatives and their enactment and implementation may also have an adverse effect on our customers' purchasing decisions regarding our products and services.
As a result of these negative factors, we have been unable to sustain a significant increase in the number of hyperthermia systems sold, and we believe these difficulties may continue to negatively impact the sales of our hyperthermia systems, the market introduction of our MicroThermX®, and our operating results.
We had no sales of MicroThermX systems during the three months ended
Three Months Ended November 30, 2011 2010 Hyperthermia Systems: BSD-500 1 2 BSD-2000 1 - BSD-2000/3D - - BSD-2000/3D/MR - - Total 2 2
We have historically derived a significant portion of our revenues from sales to related parties. All of the related party revenue was for the sale of hyperthermia systems and related component parts and services sold to Medizintechnik. Dr. Sennewald, one of our directors and significant stockholders, is a stockholder, executive officer and a director of Medizintechnik. We derived
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The following tables summarize the sources of our revenues for the three months ended
Three Months Ended November 30, 2011 2010 Non-Related Parties Product sales $ 225,000 $ 415,440 Consumable devices 42,355 - Service contracts 43,747 35,038 Other 6,386 4,451 Total $ 317,488 $ 454,929 Three Months Ended November 30, 2011 2010 Related Parties Product sales $ 294,850 $ 900 Consumable devices - 7,650 Other 6,010 1,906 Total $ 300,860 $ 10,456
During the three months ended
Total revenues for the three months ended
Cost of Revenues
Cost of sales includes raw material, labor and allocated overhead costs. We calculate and report separately cost of sales for both non-related and related party sales, which are sales to Medizintechnik and Dr. Sennewald. Cost of sales as a percentage of sales will fluctuate from period to period depending on the mix of sales for the period and the type and configuration of the hyperthermia systems sold during the period.
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Cost of equipment rental includes installation, training, maintenance and support costs and depreciation of rental equipment.
Total cost of revenues for the three months ended
Gross Margin
Our gross margin and gross margin percentage will fluctuate from period to period depending on the mix of revenues reported for the period and the type and configuration of the hyperthermia systems sold during the period. Our total gross margin was
Operating Costs and Expenses
Research and Development Expenses - Research and development expenses include expenditures for new product development and development of enhancements to existing products. Research and development expenses for the three months ended
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses - Selling, general and administrative expenses were
Other Income (Expense)
During the three months ended
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Since inception through
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As of
Stock Offerings
On
We have previously completed four stock offerings utilizing our universal shelf registration statement. Each of these offerings was completed during calendar year 2010, and we received total net proceeds of approximately
Warrant Exercises
During the three months ended
Cash Flows from Operating, Investing and Financing Activities
During the three months ended
During the three months ended
Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended
We had no net cash provided by financing activities during the three months ended
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We believe that our current cash and cash equivalents will be sufficient to fund our operations for the next twelve months.
As of
We had no material off balance sheet arrangements as of
Critical Accounting Policies
The following is a discussion of our critical accounting policies and estimates that management believes are material to an understanding of our results of operations and which involve the exercise of judgment or estimates by management.
Revenue Recognition: Revenue from the sale of cancer treatment systems is recognized when a purchase order has been received, the system has been shipped, the selling price is fixed or determinable, and collection is reasonably assured. Most system sales are F.O.B. shipping point; therefore, shipment is deemed to have occurred when the product is delivered to the transportation carrier. Most system sales do not include installation. If installation is included as part of the contract, revenue is not recognized until installation has occurred, or until any remaining installation obligation is deemed to be perfunctory. Some sales of systems may include training as part of the sale. In such cases, the portion of the revenue related to the training, calculated based on the amount charged for training on a stand-alone basis, is deferred and recognized when the training has been provided. The sales of our cancer treatment systems do not require specific customer acceptance provisions and do not include the right of return except in cases where the product does not function as warranted by us. To date, returns have not been significant.
Revenue from the sale of consumable devices is recognized when a purchase order has been received, the devices have been shipped, the selling price is fixed or determinable, and collection is reasonably assured. Currently, our customers are not required to purchase a minimum number of disposable devices in connection with the purchase of our systems.
Revenue from training services is recorded when an agreement with the customer exists for such training, the training services have been provided, and collection is reasonably assured.
Revenue from service support contracts is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract, which approximates recognizing it as it is earned.
Revenue from equipment rental under an operating lease and from pay-per-use equipment rental is recognized when billed in accordance with the underlying agreements.
Our revenue recognition policy is the same for sales to both related parties and non-related parties. We provide the same products and services under the same terms for non-related parties as with related parties.
Sales to distributors are recognized in the same manner as sales to end-user customers.
Deferred revenue and customer deposits payable include amounts from service contracts as well as cash received for the sales of products, which have not been shipped.
Inventory Reserves: We maintain a reserve for obsolete inventories to reduce excess and obsolete inventories to their estimated net realizable value. This reserve is a significant estimate and we periodically review our inventory levels and usage, paying particular attention to slower-moving items. If projected sales do not materialize or if our hyperthermia systems do not receive increased market acceptance, we may be required to increase the reserve for obsolete inventories in future periods.
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Product Warranty: We provide product warranties on our systems. These warranties vary from contract to contract, but generally consist of parts and labor warranties for one year from the date of installation. To date, expenses resulting from such warranties have not been material. We record a warranty expense at the time of each sale. This reserve is estimated based on prior history of service expense associated with similar units sold in the past.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts: We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. This allowance is a significant estimate and is regularly evaluated by us for adequacy by taking into consideration factors such as past experience, credit quality of the customer base, age of the receivable balances, both individually and in the aggregate, and current economic conditions that may affect a customer's ability to pay. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.
Stock-based Compensation: Stock-based compensation cost of stock options and other stock-based awards to employees and directors is measured at the grant date based on the estimated value of the award granted, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, and recognized over the period in which the award vests. For stock awards no longer expected to vest, any previously recognized stock compensation expense is reversed in the period of termination. The stock-based compensation expense has been allocated to the various categories of operating costs and expenses in a manner similar to the allocation of payroll expense. The Black-Scholes valuation model utilizes inputs that are subject to change over time, including the volatility of the market price of our common stock, risk free interest rates, requisite service periods and assumptions made by us regarding the assumed life and vesting of stock options and stock-based awards. As new options or stock-based awards are granted, additional non-cash compensation expense will be recorded by us.
Income Taxes: We account for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
We maintain valuation allowances where it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. Changes in valuation allowances are included in our income tax provision in the period of change. In determining whether a valuation allowance is warranted, we evaluate factors such as prior earnings history, expected future earnings and our ability to carry back reversing items within two years to offset income taxes previously paid.
To the extent that we have the ability to carry back current period taxable losses to offset income taxes previously paid, we record an income tax receivable and a current income tax benefit.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2011-08, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Goodwill for Impairment, was issued in
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
With the exception of historical facts, the statements contained in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and other parts of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which reflect our current expectations and beliefs regarding our future results of operations, performance and achievements. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and are based upon assumptions and beliefs that may or may not materialize. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning:
· our belief about the market opportunities for our products; · our anticipated financial performance and business plan; · our expectations regarding the commercialization of, and the potential revenue from, theBSD-2000 ,BSD 500 and MicroThermX® systems; · our expectations to further expand our developments to treat other forms of cancer and other diseases and medical conditions; · our expectations that we will continue to incur expenses related to seeking governmental and regulatory approvals for our products; · our belief that the MicroThermX® will be a major part of our business plan moving forward and that the growth in our revenues and our ultimate profitability will be largely dependent on the success of our MicroThermX® marketing and sales efforts; · our expectations regarding the manufacturing, marketing, distribution, roll out and revenues for the MicroThermX® and the estimated timing thereof; · our expectations that the SynchroWave antennas to be used in conjunction with the MicroThermX® will represent a significant ongoing revenue stream · our expectations that additional international shipments of the MicroThermX® and supplies of SynchroWave antennas will occur later in calendar year 2012; · our intentions to continue to devote substantial sums to research and development; 23
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· our intentions to continue to devote substantial sums to research and development; · our belief that the level of our operating expenses, including selling, general and administrative expenses, will increase; · our belief that, as sales volume increases, we will more fully absorb certain fixed operating costs that are included in cost of sales, thus increasing our gross profit percentage; · our belief that our operating results, revenue and operating expenses may fluctuate in the future from year to year as well as from quarter to quarter; and · our belief that our current cash and cash equivalents will be sufficient to finance our operations for the next twelve months.
We wish to caution readers that the forward-looking statements and our operating results are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results and outcomes to differ materially from those discussed or anticipated, including the factors set forth in Item 1A - "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
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