10-Q
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009
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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: 001-14053
MILESTONE SCIENTIFIC INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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13-3545623 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
45 Knightsbridge Road Piscataway, New Jersey 08854
(Address of principal executive offices)
(973) 535-2717
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
220 South Orange Avenue Livingston, New Jersey 07039
Former name, former address and former fiscal year
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. þ Yes o No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on
its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted
pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period
that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). o Yes o 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.
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Large accelerated filer o
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Accelerated Filer o
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Non-accelerated filer o
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Smaller reporting company þ |
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(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of
the Exchange Act). o Yes þ No
As of November 10, 2009, the Issuer had a total of 13,939,461 shares of Common Stock, $.001 par
value outstanding.
MILESTONE SCIENTIFIC INC
INDEX
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
When used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the words may, will, should, expect,
believe, anticipate, continue, estimate, project, intend and similar expressions are
intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities
Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act regarding events, conditions and financial trends that may
affect Milestones future plans of operations, business strategy, results of operations and
financial condition. Milestone wishes to ensure that such statements are accompanied by meaningful
cautionary statements pursuant to the safe harbor established in the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Prospective investors are cautioned that any forward-looking statements are not
guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties and the actual results
may differ materially from those included within the forward-looking statements as a result of
various factors. Such forward-looking statements should, therefore, be considered in light of
various important factors, including those set forth herein and others set forth from time to time
in Milestones reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the Commission). Milestone disclaims any intent or obligation to update such
forward-looking statements.
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ITEM 1. |
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Financial Statements. |
MILESTONE SCIENTIFIC INC.
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
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September 30, 2009 |
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December 31, 2008 |
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(Unaudited) |
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ASSETS |
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Current Assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
497,455 |
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$ |
743,665 |
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Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $5,000 in 2009 and 2008 |
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500,880 |
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925,742 |
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Stock Subscription Receivable |
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112,500 |
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Inventories |
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888,641 |
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719,902 |
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Advances to contract manufacturer |
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148,960 |
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250,110 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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136,134 |
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218,296 |
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Total current assets |
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2,284,570 |
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2,857,715 |
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Advances to contract manufacturer |
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324,235 |
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415,780 |
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Investment in distributor, at cost |
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76,319 |
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76,319 |
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Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment net of accumulated depreciation of $384,407
as of September 30, 2009 and $345,377 as of December 31, 2008 |
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149,820 |
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152,574 |
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Patents, net of accumulated amortization of $191,580 as of September 30, 2009
and $135,406 as of December 31, 2008 |
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921,858 |
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901,045 |
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Other assets-including advance payment for consulting services $127,772 in 2009 |
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143,645 |
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7,317 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
3,900,447 |
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$ |
4,410,750 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current Liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
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880,869 |
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$ |
829,130 |
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Accrued expenses and other payable |
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539,645 |
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495,897 |
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Line of credit-net of discount of $28,976 |
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1,271,024 |
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Total current liabilities |
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2,691,538 |
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1,325,027 |
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Long-term Liabilities: |
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Line of credit-net of discount of $52,530 |
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1,247,470 |
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Notes Payable-net of discount of $11,856 and $11,927, respectively |
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438,144 |
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438,073 |
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Total long-term liabilities |
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438,144 |
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1,685,543 |
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Commitments and Contingencies |
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Stockholders Equity |
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Common stock, par value $.001; authorized 50,000,000 shares; 13,928,832 shares issued
550,093 shares to be issued and 13,895,499 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2009;
12,695,685 shares issued, 504,639 shares to be issued, and 12,662,352 shares outstanding
as of December 31, 2008 |
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14,478 |
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13,200 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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60,492,626 |
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59,531,865 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(58,824,823 |
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(57,233,369 |
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Treasury stock, at cost, 33,333 shares |
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(911,516 |
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(911,516 |
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Total stockholders equity |
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770,765 |
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1,400,180 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
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$ |
3,900,447 |
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$ |
4,410,750 |
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See Notes to Condensed Financial Statements (unaudited)
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MILESTONE SCIENTIFIC INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended September 30, |
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Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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Product sales, net |
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$ |
1,909,263 |
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$ |
1,813,103 |
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$ |
6,150,984 |
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$ |
4,741,976 |
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Royalty income |
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5,112 |
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28,282 |
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Total revenue |
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1,909,263 |
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1,818,215 |
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6,150,984 |
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4,770,258 |
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Cost of products sold |
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709,003 |
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740,398 |
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2,488,294 |
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1,798,758 |
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Gross profit |
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1,200,260 |
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1,077,817 |
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3,662,690 |
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2,971,500 |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
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1,477,948 |
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1,199,353 |
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4,960,000 |
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4,039,137 |
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Research and development expenses |
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57,972 |
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35,181 |
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157,941 |
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119,500 |
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Total operating expenses |
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1,535,920 |
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1,234,534 |
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5,117,941 |
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4,158,637 |
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Loss from operations |
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(335,660 |
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(156,717 |
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(1,455,251 |
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(1,187,137 |
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Interest expense |
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(30,230 |
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(23,863 |
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(115,619 |
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(73,455 |
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Interest-Amortization of debt issuance |
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(7,875 |
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(7,926 |
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(23,625 |
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(21,622 |
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Interest income |
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495 |
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1,773 |
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3,041 |
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6,479 |
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Net loss applicable to common stockholders |
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$ |
(373,270 |
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$ |
(186,733 |
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$ |
(1,591,454 |
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$ |
(1,275,735 |
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Loss per share applicable to common stockholders
basic and diluted |
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$ |
(0.03 |
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$ |
(0.02 |
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$ |
(0.12 |
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$ |
(0.10 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding and to be issued
basic and diluted |
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13,486,513 |
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12,709,260 |
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13,139,276 |
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12,631,311 |
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See Notes to Condensed Financial Statements (unaudited)
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MILESTONE SCIENTIFIC INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
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Additional |
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Common Stock |
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Paid-in |
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Accumulated |
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Treasury |
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Shares |
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Amount |
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Capital |
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Deficit |
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Stock |
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Total |
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Balance, January 1, 2009 |
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13,200,324 |
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$ |
13,200 |
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$ |
59,531,865 |
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$ |
(57,233,369 |
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$ |
(911,516 |
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$ |
1,400,180 |
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Options issued to employees and consultants |
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129,214 |
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129,214 |
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Common stock issued for payment of consulting
services to settle accounts payable |
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502,660 |
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503 |
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481,997 |
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482,500 |
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Common stock issued for payment of employee
compensation |
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312,371 |
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312 |
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150,013 |
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150,325 |
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Common stock issued in advance of services-Chairman |
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84,783 |
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85 |
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Common stock to be issued for settlement of
deferred compensation |
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45,454 |
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45 |
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24,955 |
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25,000 |
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Sale of common stock |
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333,333 |
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333 |
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149,667 |
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150,000 |
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Proceeds on the sale of stock option agreement |
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25,000 |
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25,000 |
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Net loss |
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(1,591,454 |
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(1,591,454 |
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Balance, September 30, 2009 |
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14,478,925 |
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$ |
14,478 |
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$ |
60,492,626 |
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$ |
(58,824,823 |
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$ |
(911,516 |
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$ |
770,765 |
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See Notes to Condensed Financial Statements (unaudited)
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MILESTONE SCIENTIFIC INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
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Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net loss |
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$ |
(1,591,454 |
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$ |
(1,275,735 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
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Depreciation expense |
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39,030 |
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54,367 |
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Amortization of patents |
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56,174 |
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37,869 |
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Amortization of debt discount |
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23,625 |
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21,622 |
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Common stock and options issued for compensation, consulting
and vendor services |
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787,040 |
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312,252 |
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Loss on sale/disposal of equipment |
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2,255 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Decrease (Increase) in accounts receivable |
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424,862 |
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(397,416 |
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Decrease in royalty receivable |
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10,247 |
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(Increase) Decrease in inventories |
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(168,739 |
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791,447 |
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Decrease to advances to contract manufacturer |
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192,695 |
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350,183 |
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Decrease to prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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82,162 |
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126,042 |
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(Increase) Decrease in other assets |
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(136,329 |
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18,029 |
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Increase (Decrease) in accounts payable |
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89,239 |
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(922,463 |
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Increase in accrued expenses |
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46,247 |
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171,095 |
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(Decrease) Increase in deferred compensation |
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(2,500 |
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7,042 |
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Net cash used in operating activities |
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(157,948 |
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(693,164 |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Purchases of property and equipment |
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(36,276 |
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(5,738 |
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Proceeds on sale of equipment |
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7,750 |
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Payment for patents rights |
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(76,986 |
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(267,831 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(113,262 |
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(265,819 |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Notes Payable-Short Term borrowing |
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200,000 |
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Line of credit borrowing |
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300,000 |
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Proceeds from sale of stock options |
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25,000 |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
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25,000 |
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500,000 |
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NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
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(246,210 |
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(458,983 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
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743,665 |
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745,003 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
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$ |
497,455 |
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$ |
286,020 |
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: |
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Interest paid in cash |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
3,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income taxes paid |
|
$ |
8,225 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stocks issued to employees in lieu of cash compensation |
|
$ |
150,325 |
|
|
$ |
92,544 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares issued to officer in advance of services |
|
$ |
97,500 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Warrants issued in connection with line of credit |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
21,575 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares issued to settle accounts payable |
|
$ |
482,500 |
|
|
$ |
548,845 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See Notes to Condensed Financial Statements (unaudited)
7
MILESTONE SCIENTIFIC INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
ORGANIZATION, BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Milestone Scientific Inc. (Milestone or the Company) was incorporated in the State of
Delaware in August 1989. The Company leased additional office space in June 2009 and moved its
headquarters to 45 Knightsbridge Road in Piscataway, New Jersey.
The unaudited financial statements of Milestone have been prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information.
Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements.
These unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements
and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2008 included in Milestones Annual Report on
Form 10-K.
In the opinion of Milestone, the accompanying unaudited financial statements contain all
adjustments (consisting of normal recurring entries) necessary to fairly present Milestones
financial position as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 and the results of its operations
for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.
The results reported for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 are not necessarily
indicative of the results of operations which may be expected for a full year.
The Company has incurred operating losses and negative cash flows from operating activities since
its inception, including a net loss of $1,591,454 and $1,275,735 for the nine months ended
September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. At September 30, 2009, the Company had cash and cash
equivalents of $497,455 and negative working capital of $406,968. The working capital is negative
by the inclusion in current liabilities as of September 30, 2009 of the $1,300,000 line of credit,
due on June 30, 2010. As discussed in Note 5, the Company secured a revolving line of credit in the
aggregate amount of $1.3 million from a stockholder, which was fully borrowed at December 31, 2008.
All borrowings and interest thereon must be repaid by June 30, 2010, and after the expiration date
of the line, may be repaid by Milestone in cash or, at its option, in shares of common stock. As
mentioned above, this borrowing is classified as a current liability as of September 30, 2009.
Additionally, the Company borrowed $450,000 in 2008 from the same shareholder, with an original due
date of January 2009. This additional borrowing was refinanced at December 31, 2008 and the due
date was extended to June 30, 2012 (as discussed in Note 5). The Company, at September 30, 2009,
expects to have sufficient cash reserves to meet all of its anticipated obligations through
December 31, 2009. Additionally, the Company is actively pursuing the generation of positive cash
flows from operating activities through an increase in revenue based upon managements assessment
of present contracts and current negotiations and reductions in operating expenses. If the Company
is unable to generate positive cash flows from its operating activities, it will need to raise
additional capital. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to achieve positive
operating cash flows or that additional capital can be raised on terms and conditions satisfactory
to the Company, if at all. If additional capital is required and it cannot be raised, then the
Company would be forced to curtail its development activities, reduce marketing expenses for
existing dental products or adopt other cost saving measures, any of which might negatively affect
the Companys operating results.
The Companys recurring losses and negative operating cash flows raises substantial doubt about its
ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying financial statements do not include any
adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
8
NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Milestone considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three
months or less to be cash equivalents.
Inventories
Inventories principally consist of finished goods and component parts stated at the lower of cost
(first-in, first-out method) or market.
Patents
Patents are recorded at actual cost to prepare and file the applicable documents with the United
States Patent Office, or internationally with the applicable governmental office in the respective
country. Although certain patents have not yet been approved, the costs related to these patents
are being amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the patent. If
the applicable patent application is ultimately rejected, the remaining unamortized balance will be
expensed in the period in which the Company receives a notice of such rejection. Patent
applications filed and patents obtained in foreign countries are subject to the laws and procedures
that differ from those in the United States. Patent protection in foreign countries may be
different from patent protection under United States laws and may not be favorable to the Company.
The Company also attempts to protect our proprietary information through the use of confidentiality
agreements limiting access to its facilities. There can be no assurance that its program of
patents, confidentiality agreements and restricted access to its facilities will be sufficient to
protect its proprietary technology.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from product sales is recognized net of discounts and allowances to the Companys domestic
distributors on the date of arrival of the goods at the customers location as shipments are FOB
destination. Shipments to the Companys international distributors are FOB Milestones warehouse
and revenue is therefore recognized on shipment. In both cases, the price to the buyer is fixed
and the collectability is reasonably assured. Further, the Company has no obligation on these sales
for any post sale installation, set-up or maintenance, these being the responsibility of the buyer.
Customer acceptance is considered made at delivery. The Companys only obligation after sale is the
normal commercial warranty against manufacturing defects if the alleged defective unit is returned
within the warranty period.
Royalty income was recognized as earned based on reports received from the licensee, and related
royalty expense is accrued during the same period.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions in
determining the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period. The most significant estimates relate to the allowance for doubtful
accounts, inventory valuation, cash flow assumptions regarding evaluations for impairment of
long-lived assets and valuation allowances on deferred tax assets. Actual results could differ from
those estimates.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 168 (SFAS 168), Accounting Standards Codification and
the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The FASB Accounting Standards
Codification (Codification) has become the source of authoritative accounting principles
recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial
statements in accordance with GAAP. All existing accounting standard documents are superseded by
the Codification and any accounting literature not included in the Codification will not be
authoritative. However, rules
and interpretive releases of the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) issued under the authority
of federal securities laws will continue to be sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants.
9
SFAS 168 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after September 15, 2009.
Therefore, beginning with our quarter ending September 30, 2009, all references made by it to GAAP
in its consolidated financial statements now use the new Codification numbering system. The
Codification does not change or alter existing GAAP and, therefore, it is not having an impact on
the Companys financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
FASB ASC Topic 350-30-65-2, formerly, Emerging Issue Task Force (EIFT) No 08-7 Accounting for
Defensive Intangible Assets, issued in November 2007, provides accounting and reporting guidance
when an intangible acquired though a business combination or an asset acquisition that an entity
does not intend to use but does intend to prevent others from using, commonly called a defensive
asset or a locked up asset, because while the asset is not being actively used, it is likely
contributing to an increase in the value of the other assets owned by the entity. This issue is
effective for intangible assets acquired on or after the beginning of the first annual period
beginning on or after December 15, 2008. This Statement does not currently impact the financial
statements of the Company.
FASB ASC Topic 808-10-05, Accounting for Collaborative Agreements, issued in November 2007, defines
a Collaborative Arrangement and establishes the reporting requirements for transactions between
participants in a collaborative arrangement and between participants in an arrangement with third
parties. This issue shall be effective beginning after December 15, 2008 and interim periods within
those fiscal years. This Statement does not currently impact the financial statements of the
Company.
FASB ASC Topic 805-10-65-1, Summary No. 141 (revised 2007). SFAS No.141 (revised) provides for
improving the relevance, representational faithfulness, and comparability of the information that
an entity provides in its financial reports about a business combination and its effects. SFAS
No.141 (revised) applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is
on or after December 15, 2008. This statement does not currently impact the financial statements of
the Company.
FASB ASC Topic 810, Non controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements- an amendment
of ARB No. 51. SFAS No.160 establishes accounting and reporting standards for non-controlling
interests, sometimes called minority interests for the portion of equity in a subsidiary not
attributable, directly or indirectly, to a parent. SFAS No.160 is effective for fiscal years, and
interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2008. This statement does
not currently impact the financial statements of the Company.
FASB ASC Topic 815-10-20, Disclosure about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities an
amendment of FASB No. 133. This Statement requires enhanced disclosure about an entitys
derivative and hedging activities. The effective date for this Statement is for financial
statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. This
Statement does not currently impact the financial statements of the Company.
In May 2008, the FASB issued FSP Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion 14-1, Accounting for
Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash
Settlement) (FASB ASC 470-20-65-3) which applies to all convertible debt instruments that have a
net settlement feature; which means that such convertible debt instruments, by their terms, may be
settled either wholly or partially in cash upon conversion. FASB ASC 470-20-65-3 requires issuers
of convertible debt instruments that may be settled wholly or partially in cash upon conversion to
separately account for the liability and equity components in a manner reflective of the issuers
nonconvertible debt borrowing rate. Previous guidance provided for accounting for this type of
convertible debt instrument entirely as debt. FASB ASC 470-20-65-3 is effective for financial
statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008 and interim periods within
those fiscal years. This statement does not currently impact the financial statements of the
Company.
FASB ASC Topic 944, Accounting for Financial Guarantee Insurance Contracts. The Statement
requires that an insurance enterprise recognize a claim liability prior to an event of default,
when there is evidence that credit deterioration has occurred in an insured financial obligation.
This Statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods
within the fiscal year. This Statement does not currently impact the financial statements of the
Company.
10
FASB ASC Topic 855, Subsequent Events (SFAS No. 165) a statement that requires disclosure of
events that occur after the balance sheet date, but before the financial statements are issued. The
effective date of this statement is for interim or annual financial periods after June 15, 2009. In
accordance with the ASC, the Company reviewed the events for inclusion in the financial statements
through the filing date.
FASB ASC Topic 860 Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets (SFAS 166) an amendment of
FASB No. 140 was issued in June 2009. The purpose of this Statement was to address practices that
developed subsequent to the issuance of SFAS No. 140, that were not consistent with the intent or
key requirements of that Statement. This Statement must be applied as of the beginning of each
entitys first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009. This Statement does not
currently impact the financial statements of the Company.
Statement No.167 Amendment to FASB Interpretation No.46(R) was issued in June 2009 by the
Financial Accounting Standards Board. The purpose is to improve financial reporting by enterprises
involved with variable interest entities. The Statement is effective as of the beginning of each
reporting entitys first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009. This
Statement does not currently impact the financial statements of the Company.
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2008 balances to conform to the presentation used
in 2009. These reclassifications had no effect on operating results previously reported.
NOTE 2 BASIC AND DILUTED NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE
Milestone presents basic earnings (loss) per common share applicable to common stockholders and,
if applicable, diluted earnings (loss) per common share applicable to common stockholders
pursuant to the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 260. Basic earnings (loss) per common share is
calculated by dividing net income or loss applicable to common stockholders by the weighted average
number of common shares outstanding and to be issued during each period. The calculation of diluted
earnings per common share is similar to that of basic earnings per common share, except that the
denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been
outstanding if all potentially dilutive common shares, such as those issuable upon the exercise of
stock options and warrants, were issued during the period.
Since Milestone had net losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, the
assumed effects of the exercise of outstanding stock options and warrants were not included in the
calculation as their effect would have been anti-dilutive. Such outstanding options and warrants
totaled 1,316,997 at September 30, 2009 and 3,537,079 at September 30, 2008. The major reduction in
the total outstanding options and warrants is due to the expiration of 2,227,946 warrants in the
first and second quarter of 2009. Outstanding warrants totaled 175,000 at September 30, 2009 and
2,357,946 at September 30, 2008.
Additionally, the Company has an existing Line of Credit and related accrued interest that is
convertible into 5,594,613 share of common stock at its option by June 30, 2010.
NOTE 3 STOCK OPTION PLANS
FASB ASC Topic 505, Share-Based Payment, under the modified-prospective transition method whereby
prior periods will not be restated for comparability. Topic 505 requires all share-based payments
to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the statements of
operations over the service period, as an operating expense, based on the grant-date fair values.
Pro-forma disclosure is no longer an alternative. Milestone recognizes as compensation expense in
its financial statements the unvested portion of existing options granted prior to the effective
date and the cost of stock options granted to employees after the effective date based on the fair
value of the stock options at grant date.
11
A summary of option activity for employees under the stock option plans as of September 30, 2009,
and changes during the nine months ended is presented below:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
Average |
|
|
Aggregate |
|
|
|
Number |
|
|
Averaged |
|
|
Remaining |
|
|
Intrinsic |
|
|
|
of |
|
|
Exercise |
|
|
Contractual |
|
|
Options |
|
|
|
Options |
|
|
Price |
|
|
Life (Years) |
|
|
Value |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding, January 1, 2009 |
|
|
570,832 |
|
|
$ |
1.51 |
|
|
|
3.01 |
|
|
$ |
75 |
|
Granted |
|
|
528,056 |
|
|
|
0.62 |
|
|
|
4.59 |
|
|
|
194,122 |
|
Exercised |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited or expired |
|
|
(371,890 |
) |
|
|
0.88 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding, September 30, 2009 |
|
|
726,998 |
|
|
|
1.19 |
|
|
|
3.16 |
|
|
|
106,766 |
|
Exercisable, September 30, 2009 |
|
|
464,330 |
|
|
|
1.40 |
|
|
|
2.37 |
|
|
|
45,433 |
|
The weighted average grant date fair value of options granted to employees during the nine
months ended September 30, 2009 was $0.69. The fair value of the options was estimated on the date
of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average
assumptions: expected life of five years, volatility of 227% and a risk free interest rate of
1.580%. A six percent rate of forfeitures is assumed in the calculation of the compensation costs
for the period.
Milestone recognizes compensation expense on a straight line basis over the requisite service
period. During the nine and three months ended September 30, 2009. Milestone recognized $54,244 and
$8,022, respectively, of total compensation cost related to options that vested during the period.
As of September 30, 2009, there was $180,006 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to
non-vested options which Milestone expects to recognize over a weighted average period of three and
one quarter years.
The expected volatilities are based on historical volatility of Milestones common stock over a
period commensurate with the anticipated term. Milestone uses historical data to estimate option
exercise and employee termination within the valuation model. The expected term of the options
granted was estimated using the simplified method as the average of the contractual term and
vesting term of the option.
A summary of option activity for non-employees under the stock option plans as of September 30,
2009, and changes during the nine months ended is presented below:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
Average |
|
|
Aggregate |
|
|
|
Number |
|
|
Averaged |
|
|
Remaining |
|
|
Intrinsic |
|
|
|
of |
|
|
Exercise |
|
|
Contractual |
|
|
Options |
|
|
|
Options |
|
|
Price |
|
|
Life (Years) |
|
|
Value |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding, January 1, 2009 |
|
|
627,467 |
|
|
$ |
3.14 |
|
|
|
1.61 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
Granted |
|
|
140,000 |
|
|
|
0.32 |
|
|
|
2.91 |
|
|
|
35,250 |
|
Exercised |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited or expired |
|
|
(352,468 |
) |
|
|
3.45 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding, September 30, 2009 |
|
|
414,999 |
|
|
|
1.93 |
|
|
|
2.69 |
|
|
|
87,900 |
|
Exercisable, September 30, 2009 |
|
|
347,499 |
|
|
|
1.97 |
|
|
|
2.80 |
|
|
|
87,900 |
|
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, Milestone recognized $12,835 and
$74,970, respectively, of expenses related to non-employee options that vested during the period.
The total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested options was $22,428 as of September
30, 2009.
In accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC 505-50-15, all other issuances of common stock, stock
options or other equity instruments to non-employees as consideration for goods or services
received by Milestone are accounted for based on the fair value of the equity instruments issued
(unless the fair value of the consideration received can be more reliably measured). The fair value
of any options or similar equity instruments issued is estimated based on the Black-Scholes
option-pricing model, and the assumption that all of the options or other equity instruments will
ultimately vest. Such fair value is measured as of an appropriate date pursuant to the guidance,
(generally, the earlier of the date the other party becomes committed to provide goods or services
or the date of performance by the other party is complete) and capitalized or expensed as if
Milestone had paid cash for the goods or services.
12
NOTE 4 CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
Milestones financial instruments that are exposed to concentrations of credit risk consist
primarily of cash, trade accounts receivable, and advances to contract manufacturers. Milestone
places its cash and cash equivalents with large financial institutions. At times, such investments
may be in excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limit. Milestone has not
experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit
risks. Financial instruments which potentially subject Milestone to credit risk consist principally
of trade accounts receivable, as Milestone does not require collateral or other security to support
customer receivables, and advances to a contract manufacturer. Milestone entered into a purchase
agreement in 2004 with a vendor to supply Milestone with 5,000 units of CompuDent. As part of this
agreement, Milestone has a remaining advance of approximately $473,195 with the vendor for purchase
of materials at September 30, 2009. The advance will be reduced as the goods are delivered.
Milestone does not believe that significant credit risk exists with respect to this advance to the
contract manufacturer at September 30, 2009.
Milestone closely monitors the extension of credit to its customers while maintaining allowances,
if necessary, for potential credit losses. On a periodic basis, Milestone evaluates its accounts
receivable and establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts, based on a history of past
write-offs and collections and current credit conditions. Management does not believe that
significant credit risk exists with respect to accounts receivable at September 30, 2009.
NOTE 5 LINE OF CREDIT AND NOTE PAYABLE
On June 28, 2007, the Company secured a $1 million line of credit from a stockholder. This
borrowing was amended to $1,300,000 as of September 30, 2008 under the same terms and conditions as
the original. Borrowings bear interest at 6% per annum, with one years interest at 1% payable in
advance on each draw. Monies may be drawn by Milestone under the line in multiples of $100,000 upon
five days written notice to the stockholder from either Milestones Chief Executive Officer or
Chief Financial Officer. Monies under the line in excess of $1,000,000 may be drawn in multiples of
$25,000. Borrowings may be prepaid at any time in multiples of $100,000, without penalty. All
borrowings and interest thereon must be repaid by June 30, 2010, and after the expiration date of
the line, may be repaid by Milestone in cash or, at its option, in shares of common stock valued at
the lower of $2.00 per share or 80% of the average closing price of its shares during the 20
trading days ending with December 31, 2008. After December 31, 2008, and before June 30, 2010 the
lender may convert all or any part of the then outstanding balance and interest thereon into shares
of common stock at $4.00 per share. Three year warrants exercisable at $5.00 per share, in an
amount determined by dividing 50% of the amount borrowed by $5.00 will be issued on each drawdown.
There is no facility fee on the line. The warrants have been valued as of each draw down using the
Black-Scholes model and are reflected as a discount against the debt incurred under this line of
credit. At September 30, 2009, the remaining balance of Debt Discount was $28,976. The full amount
of the line of credit and amendment, $1.3 million, had been drawn at September 30, 2009 and
December 31, 2008. As of September 30, 2009, this line of credit is classified as a current
liability on the Condensed Balance Sheet. The Company borrowed an additional $450,000 from the same
shareholder in 2008. The borrowing was originally on short term loan with a maturity date of
January 19, 2009. In December 2008, this borrowing was refinanced with the shareholder with a due
date of June 30, 2012. The borrowing includes a 12 percent interest rate, interest compounded
quarterly, with interest and principle due at the maturity. Further, the note has warrants
attached, exercisable for five years at the price of $0.32 per share for 45,000 shares of stock.
The warrants were valued using the Black-Scholes model and are reflected as a discount against the
debt. At September 30, 2009, the discount was $11,856.
Interest expense on this line of credit and note payable for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2009 and 2008 was $30,230 and $115,619, respectively, and $23,863 and $73,455,
respectively. Accrued interest related to this line of credit and note payable was $207,868 at
September 30, 2009. The charge for amortization of debt discount related to this line of credit and
note payable was $23,625 and $21,622 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008,
respectively.
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NOTE 6 STOCK ISSUANCE
During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, the Company issued 502,660 shares of common
stock valued at $482,500 to pay off outstanding accounts payable at December 31, 2008.
Additionally, 397,154 shares of common stock valued at $247,825 were issued for payment of employee
compensation and 333,333 shares were sold for $150,000, which is recorded as stock subscription
receivable. The stock subscription receivable is reduced by offsetting inventory purchased in the
third and fourth quarter of 2009. The 45,454 shares of common stock valued at $25,000 are to be
issued in settlement of deferred compensation.
Included in the amount above are shares issued to the Companys Chairman of the Board of Directors
(84,783 shares) at a value of $97,500 in advance of services performed per her employment
agreement. Additionally, a consultant to the Company was issued 173,913 shares valued at $200,000
in advance of the performance of his services over a three year period. Of this $200,000, $66,672
is included in the prepaid expenses as current assets and $127,772 is included in other non-current
assets on the condensed Balance Sheet. Such amounts will be amortized to expense over the contract
period.
NOTE 7 SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS
Milestone had net product sales to major customers (distributors) which in the aggregate
accounted for approximately 72% and 77% of revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and
2008, respectively. Milestone had sales to one customer (a worldwide distributor of Milestones
products based in South Africa) of $813,570 or 13% for the nine months ended September 30, 2009.
Accounts receivable from these major customers amounted to $174,311 and $642,584 representing 35%
and 87% of gross accounts receivable as of September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008, respectively.
Milestones sales by product and by geographical region are as follows:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended September 30, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Instruments |
|
$ |
511,531 |
|
|
$ |
498,879 |
|
Handpieces |
|
$ |
1,373,255 |
|
|
$ |
1,297,654 |
|
Other |
|
$ |
24,477 |
|
|
$ |
16,570 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
1,909,263 |
|
|
$ |
1,813,103 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
United States |
|
$ |
1,151,475 |
|
|
$ |
1,322,665 |
|
Canada |
|
$ |
148,916 |
|
|
$ |
111,570 |
|
Other Foreign |
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$ |
608,872 |
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|
$ |
378,868 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
1,909,263 |
|
|
$ |
1,813,103 |
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|
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Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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Instruments |
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$ |
2,113,653 |
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$ |
846,558 |
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Handpieces |
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$ |
3,968,836 |
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$ |
3,840,723 |
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Other |
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$ |
68,495 |
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$ |
54,695 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
6,150,984 |
|
|
$ |
4,741,976 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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United States |
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$ |
4,038,306 |
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|
$ |
3,209,683 |
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Canada |
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$ |
441,366 |
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|
$ |
429,077 |
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Other Foreign |
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$ |
1,671,312 |
|
|
$ |
1,103,216 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
6,150,984 |
|
|
$ |
4,741,976 |
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In January 2007, Milestone finalized an Exclusive Distribution and Supply Agreement with Henry
Schein, Inc. Henry Schein, Inc. served as the exclusive distributor of STA and CompuDent systems
(and ancillary products) in North America for a one year period. In June 2008, Milestone
implemented a change to its domestic distribution strategy and signed Henry Schein, Inc. as a
non-exclusive distributor of STA and CompuDent systems (and ancillary products) in North America.
That same month, the Company also signed Patterson Dental Supply as an additional non-exclusive
partner to promote sales of the Companys products in North America. Early in the third quarter of
2008, the Company added four more non-exclusive distributors to its domestic sales network,
including Benco Dental, Burkhard Dental, Goetze Dental and Atlanta Dental. Milestone continued to
expand its domestic distribution network during the first nine months of 2009, welcoming Darby
Dental Supply, Dental Health Products, Nashville Dental and Parkway Dental.
Milestone has also focused on expanding its global distribution network, granting exclusive rights
to market, distribute and sell its products in certain key geographic markets around the world. In
June 2008, the Company named Istrodent Pty Ltd AB as exclusive distributor of the STA System (and
ancillary products) in South Africa, and Unident AB as its exclusive distributor in Denmark,
Sweden, Norway and Iceland. In April 2009, Milestone awarded exclusive distribution and marketing
rights to China National Medicines Corporation, d/b/a Sinopharm, for the STA System (and ancillary
products).
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As of July 1, 2009, Milestone established a direct path to its international distributors
networks. Effectively, Milestone will sell directly to existing and new international distributors,
rather than through its previous worldwide distributor in South Africa. As part of the change,
Milestone agreed to pay a commission to the previous distributor, based on actual
international sales, over the next nine years. The commission is structured at two levels: Level
One is based on historical sales volume, and Level Two is determined for incremental sales volume
over the Level One plateau. The Company evaluated this event in September 2009 and continues to
monitor the agreement through the date that the financial statements are issued. The commission to
the previous distributor was $117,790 for the quarter ending September 30, 2009.
NOTE 8 COMMITMENTS AND OTHER
Contract Manufacturing Arrangement
Milestone has informal arrangements for the manufacture of its products. CompuDent, STA and
CompuMed units are manufactured for Milestone by Tricor Systems, Inc. pursuant to specific purchase
orders. The Wand disposable hand piece without a needle is manufactured for Milestone in Mexico
pursuant to scheduled production requirements. The Wand and STA hand pieces (with and without
needles) are supplied to Milestone by a product broker that arranges for its manufacture by
manufacturers in China.
The termination of the manufacturing relationship with any of the above manufacturers could have a
material adverse effect on Milestones ability to produce and sell its products. Although alternate
sources of supply exist and new manufacturing relationships could be established, Milestone would
need to recover its existing tools or have new tools produced. Establishment of new manufacturing
relationships could involve significant expense and delay. Any curtailment or interruption of the
supply, whether or not as a result of termination of such a relationship, would adversely affect
Milestone.
NOTE 9 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent to the end of the third quarter, Milestone received a blanket purchase order from
Sinopharm for 12,000 STA Systems, deliverable of the next 36 months.
The Company, subsequent to September 30, 2009, agreed to offer a bonus program to its Chief
Executive Officer that will allow for an issuance of up to $300,000 in restricted stock and/or
stock options upon the achievement of specified revenues generated from the business with Sinopharm
over a four year period. Such compensation will be recorded under this plan annually, upon
successful achievement of the bonus program revenue targets as included in the agreement.
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Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. |
The following discussions of our financial condition and results of operations should be read
in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes to those statements included elsewhere
in this Form 10-Q. Certain statements in this discussion and elsewhere in this report constitute
forward-looking statements, within the meaning of section 21E of the Exchange Act, that involve
risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these
forward-looking statements. See Risk Factors on Part II. ITEM 1A of this Form 10-Q.
OVERVIEW
During the third quarter of 2009, we remained focused on advancing efforts to achieve our two
primary objectives; those being:
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Optimizing our tactical approach to product sales and marketing in order to
materially increase penetration of the global dental and medical markets with our
proprietary, patented Computer-Controlled Local Anesthesia Delivery (C-CLAD) solution,
the STA Single Tooth Anesthesia System (STA System); and |
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Identifying and pursing strategic collaborations with third parties to jointly
develop new products utilizing our patented CompuFlo pressure force technology for novel
new medical applications. |
STA System Awards Industry Recognition
Since its market introduction in the spring of 2007, the STA System has received rave reviews
and awards from the dental industry. In July 2007, noted industry publication Dentistry Today
featured the STA System as one of the Top 100 Products in 2007, helping to promote much broader
recognition of the instrument and validating the STA Systems value proposition for dentists and
patients alike. In April 2008, Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry magazine distinguished the STA
System as a 2008 Medical Design Excellence Award winner in the Dental Instruments, Equipment and
Supplies product category. Of the 33 products to receive this coveted award, the STA System was
one of only two winning products that serve dental practitioners.
In December 2008, the STA System was again recognized as one of the dental industrys best
technological innovations, winning a Townie Choice Award from Dentaltown Magazine in the category
Anesthetics: Technique System. This marked the second consecutive year that Milestone won a
Townie Choice Award; in 2007, we won the same award for our CompuDent/The Wand. Also in December
2008, our STA System was named as a Dental Products Report Top 100 2008 Product of Distinction.
Each year, DPR spotlights the years Top 100 products. Of these 100 products, 50 are the ones most
often inquired about by DPRs readers via an online and Product Information Card reader service
program. The other 50 represent New Classics, which recognize both old and newer products and
categories chosen by DPRs editorial staff for their perceived impact on driving innovation or
helping to establish a new, higher standard of care for patients. The STA System was recognized as
a New Classic in the Technology category.
Second Annual Symposium on C-CLAD
In addition to winning noted acclaim among leading dental publications, our award winning STA
System has also been gaining the support of many of the worlds leading dental practitioners and
key opinion leaders. In February 2008, we hosted the First International C-CLAD Symposium in New
Orleans, welcoming a distinguished panel of dental experts who gathered to discuss advancements in
the scientific and clinical practice communities toward the common goal of advancing the science,
knowledge and art of C-CLAD in dentistry. The forum yielded a number of ideas on how we can
integrate the STA System not only into dental school curricula, but also extend messaging regarding
its many unique benefits to the dental community and patients alike.
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On May 1 through 3, 2009, we hosted the Second International Annual Symposium on C-CLAD in
Amelia Island, Florida. Stanley Malamed, DDS, Professor of Anesthesia & Medicine at the University
of Southern California, School of Dentistry, again served as Chairman of the invitational event.
With attendance triple that of 2008, this years Symposium covered a broad range of C-CLAD-related
topics including:
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Treating with Connection |
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STA Compassionate Care in the 21st Century |
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Injection Advances and Challenges |
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Physiologic and Clinical Characteristics of PDL Anesthesia Delivered by a High
Pressure Hand piece and a Computerized Device |
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The STA for Tots and Teens |
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Computerized Local Anesthesia in Dentistry: A Review |
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Managing a Successful Dental Practice: Why People Keep Coming Back |
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STA The Dental Schools Perspective |
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Futuristic Vistas: The Dentist/Hygienist Partnership |
We expect to publish and broadly distribute more than 100,000 copies of a comprehensive
monograph reflecting the topics discussed at the Symposium and a consensus on the attendees
attitudes, ideas and suggestions relating to promoting global industry adoption of C-CLAD
technologies as the new standard of care for administering dental injections.
STA System Growth
Since its market introduction in early 2007, the STA System, a prior computerized controlled
local anesthesia delivery product, has been used to deliver tens of millions of safe, effective and
comfortable injections. The instrument has also been favorably evaluated in numerous
peer-reviewed, published clinical studies and associated articles. Moreover, there appears to be a
growing consensus among users that the STA System is proving to be a valuable and beneficial
instrument that is positively impacting the practice of dentistry worldwide. The utility and value
of the STA System is perhaps best summarized by Dr. Joe Blaes, who wrote in the December 2008
edition of Dental Economics, I tried the STA System and my patients absolutely love it. This is a
no brainer go get one ASAP!
Global Distribution Network
The STA System and related hand pieces are marketed to the dental industry in the United
States and Canada by many of the nations leading dental supply companies, including Henry Schein,
Inc., Patterson Dental Supply, Benco Dental, Burkhart Dental, Goetze Dental, Atlanta Dental, Darby
Dental Supply, Dental Health Products, Nashville Dental and Parkway Dental.
Collectively, our domestic network has more than 2,500 independent sales representatives
trained to sell the STA System and related hand pieces to dentists throughout North America.
On the global front, we also have granted exclusive marketing and distribution rights for the
STA System to select dental suppliers in various international regions in Asia, Africa and Europe.
They include Istrodent in South Africa and Unident in the Scandinavian countries of Denmark,
Sweden, Norway and Iceland.
In April 2009, we signed an Exclusive Distribution and Marketing Agreement with China National
Medicines Corporation, d/b/a Sinopharm, which is Chinas largest domestic manufacturer, distributor
and marketer of pharmaceuticals and importer of medical devices and the countrys largest domestic
distributor of dental anesthetic carpules to the Chinese dental industry.
Shortly before the end of the second quarter, we announced that we were refining our
international marketing strategy to gain greater access to and penetration of the international
dental markets for the STA System, CompuDent and related disposable hand pieces. The new sales
strategy provides for increasing hands-on oversight and support of our existing international
distribution network, while also attracting new distributors throughout Europe, Asia and South
America. To assist in this endeavor, Milestone named Shaul Koren, founder and CEO of Istrodent Pty
Ltd AB and one of our strongest marketing allies outside of the U.S., as our new International
Sales Director. In collaboration with senior management, Mr. Koren will help manage product sales
for us in all markets outside of North America.
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As a result of growing market awareness and appreciation of the STA System, coupled with our
active worldwide marketing efforts, sales of the instrument (and related hand pieces) yielded four
consecutive quarters of growth in 2008. In the first nine months of this year, we saw no
indication that this trend is slowing or reversing. Sales of the STA System and related recurring
sales from disposable hand pieces helped increase total revenues by $1,380,726 during the nine
months ended September 30, 2009, when compared to the same nine month period in the prior year.
Segmented Sales Performance
The following table shows a breakdown of our product sales (net), domestically and
internationally, by product category, and the percentage of product sales (net) by each product
category:
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Three Months Ended September 30, |
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2009 |
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|
2008 |
|
DOMESTIC |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Instruments |
|
$ |
263,451 |
|
|
|
22.9 |
% |
|
$ |
365,887 |
|
|
|
27.6 |
% |
Handpieces |
|
|
865,508 |
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|
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75.1 |
% |
|
|
942,613 |
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|
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71.3 |
% |
Other |
|
|
22,516 |
|
|
|
2.0 |
% |
|
|
14,165 |
|
|
|
1.1 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Total Domestic |
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$ |
1,151,475 |
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|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
$ |
1,322,665 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INTERNATIONAL |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Instruments |
|
$ |
248,080 |
|
|
|
32.7 |
% |
|
$ |
132,992 |
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|
|
27.1 |
% |
Handpieces |
|
|
507,747 |
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|
|
67.0 |
% |
|
|
355,041 |
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|
|
72.4 |
% |
Other |
|
|
1,961 |
|
|
|
0.3 |
% |
|
|
2,405 |
|
|
|
0.5 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total International |
|
$ |
757,788 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
$ |
490,438 |
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|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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DOMESTIC/INTERNATIONAL
ANALYSIS |
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Domestic |
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$ |
1,151,475 |
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|
|
60.3 |
% |
|
$ |
1,322,665 |
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|
73.0 |
% |
International |
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|
757,788 |
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39.7 |
% |
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|
490,438 |
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27.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Product Sales |
|
$ |
1,909,263 |
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|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
$ |
1,813,103 |
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|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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DOMESTIC |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Instruments |
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$ |
1,317,589 |
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32.6 |
% |
|
$ |
420,028 |
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|
13.0 |
% |
Handpieces |
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|
2,659,310 |
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65.8 |
% |
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|
2,743,031 |
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|
85.5 |
% |
Other |
|
|
61,407 |
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|
|
1.6 |
% |
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|
46,625 |
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|
1.5 |
% |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
Total Domestic |
|
$ |
4,038,306 |
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|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
$ |
3,209,684 |
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|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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INTERNATIONAL |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Instruments |
|
$ |
796,064 |
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|
|
37.7 |
% |
|
$ |
426,530 |
|
|
|
27.8 |
% |
Handpieces |
|
|
1,309,526 |
|
|
|
62.0 |
% |
|
|
1,097,692 |
|
|
|
71.7 |
% |
Other |
|
|
7,088 |
|
|
|
0.3 |
% |
|
|
8,070 |
|
|
|
0.5 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total International |
|
$ |
2,112,678 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
$ |
1,532,292 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
DOMESTIC/INTERNATIONAL
ANALYSIS |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Domestic |
|
$ |
4,038,306 |
|
|
|
65.7 |
% |
|
$ |
3,209,684 |
|
|
|
67.7 |
% |
International |
|
|
2,112,678 |
|
|
|
34.3 |
% |
|
|
1,532,292 |
|
|
|
32.3 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Product Sales |
|
$ |
6,150,984 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
$ |
4,741,976 |
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|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
We achieved gross profit margin of 63% and 60% for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2009, respectively. However, our revenues and related gross profits have not been
sufficient to support our overhead, new product introduction and research and development expenses.
Although we anticipate expending funds for research and development in 2009, these amounts will
vary based on the operating results for each quarter. We have incurred operating losses and
negative cash flows from operating activities since its inception. The Company is actively pursuing
the generation of positive cash flows from operating activities through increases in revenue,
assessment of current contracts and current negotiations and reductions in operating expenses. At
September 30, 2009, we expect to have sufficient cash reserves to meet all of our anticipated
obligations through December 31, 2009.
New Product Development and Commercialization Utilizing CompuFlo Technology
Over the last decade, the drug delivery industry has evolved to become a key area in the
development of value-added pharmaceutical products. According to market research firm Business
Insights, The global market grew from $15 billion to $40 billion during 20002006 as companies
increasingly turned to drug delivery technologies as a means of expanding product lifecycles,
enhancing drug efficacy and maximizing revenues. Moreover, industry analysts agree that as
patients live longer and are diagnosed with chronic and often debilitating ailments, the result
will be a dramatic increase in self-administration of drug therapies in non-traditional settings
for a number of conditions. This trend is creating an increased interest in routes of
administration that are patient-friendly and cost-effective. It appears that pharma company
decision makers are realizing that new drug product success no longer only depends on the
medication itself, but also on achieving a patient-friendly form of delivery.
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In keeping with our stated goal for leveraging our patented CompuFlo technology in new medical
applications, our management team has continued to identify and pursue opportunities to form
strategic collaborations in the areas of self-administered drug delivery, injections for
osteoarthritis pain management and epidurals. The response to our proprietary technology with whom
we have engaged in meaningful teaming discussions has continued to be encouraging. Throughout 2008,
we have met with healthcare companies who expressed interest in potential applications of the
CompuFlo technology. As we progress through 2009, the Company maintains its pursuit of
CompuFlo-based product development prospects that are deemed the most promising and commercially
viable, and offer the greatest potential for allowing us to fully realize the product development
and commercialization opportunities.
Executive Management Change
On March 27, 2009, we accepted the resignation of our Chief Executive Officer, who chose to
leave Milestone to pursue a new career opportunity. Our Chairman of the Board, Leonard Osser,
temporarily assumed the post of Chief Executive Officer. However, on September 1, 2009, Leslie
Bernhard, an independent member of our Board of Directors, was named Chairman, succeeding Mr. Osser
who had led the Company as its Chairman since 1991. Mr. Osser now serves as our Chief Executive
Officer.
Technology Rights
The technology underlying our SafetyWand and CompuFlo technology and an improvement to the
controls for CompuDent were developed by our Director of Clinical Affairs and assigned to us. We
purchased this technology pursuant to an agreement dated January 1, 2005 for 43,424 shares of
restricted common stock and $145,000 in cash, paid on April 1, 2005. In addition, our Director of
Clinical Affairs will receive additional contingent payments of 2.5% of our total sales of
CompuDent and Wand Plus units using some of these technologies, and 5% of our total sales of STA
units and hand pieces using some of our other technologies. If products produced by third parties
use any of these technologies, under a license from Milestone, then he will also receive the
corresponding percentage of the consideration received by us for such sale or license.
Intellectual Property
In August 2009, we were issued a Notice of Allowance by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
for its U.S. patent application directed to the use of its disposable hand piece for fluid
administration. Our award-winning hand piece is an instrument currently utilized in conjunction
with the Companys STA, CompuDent and CompuMed systems.
Subsequent to the end of the third quarter of 2009, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
issued a Notice of Allowance for our U.S. patent application, titled Computer Controlled Drug
Delivery System with Dynamic Pressure Sensing. This intellectual property represents one of the
key technological components of our product development strategy relating to the development of
advanced computer-controlled injection products for specific applications in the medical industry
most notably intra-articular injections and epidurals.
To date, we have been awarded a total of 23 U.S. utility and design patents relating to our
Computer-Controlled Local Anesthesia Delivery (C-CLAD) technologies.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Judgments and Estimates
Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are
based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial
statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets,
liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On
an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to accounts receivable,
inventories, stock-based compensation, and contingencies. We base our estimates on historical
experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the
circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values
of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may
differ from those estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
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Accounts Receivable
The realization of Accounts Receivable will have a significant impact on the Company.
Consequently, we estimate losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make payments for
amounts billed. The collectability of outstanding amounts is continually assessed.
Inventories
Inventory costing, obsolescence and physical control are significantly important to the
on-going operation of the business. Inventories principally consist of finished goods and component
parts stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or market. Inventory quantities on
hand are reviewed on a quarterly basis and a provision for excess and obsolete inventory is
recorded if required based on past and expected future sales.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The long-lived assets, principally patents and trademarks, are the base features of the
business. We review long-lived assets for impairment whenever circumstances and situations change
such that there is an indication that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. The carrying
value of the asset is evaluated in relation to the operating performance and future undiscounted
cash flows of the underlying assets.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from product sales is recognized net of discounts and allowances to our domestic
distributors on the date of arrival of the goods at the customers location as shipments are FOB
destination. Shipments to our international distributor are FOB our warehouse and revenue is
therefore recognized on shipment. In both cases the price to the buyer is fixed and the
collectability is reasonably assured. Further, we have no obligation on these sales for any post
installation, set-up or maintenance, these being the responsibility of the buyer. Customer
acceptance is considered made at delivery. Our only obligation after sale is the normal commercial
warranty against manufacturing defects if the alleged defective unit is returned within the
warranty period.
Results of Operations
The consolidated results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009
compared to the same three and nine month period in 2008 reflect our focus and development on the
STA System, as well as our continuing efforts on identifying collaborative partners for new product
development utilizing our CompuFlo technology.
The following table sets forth for the periods presented statement of operations data as a
percentage of revenues. The trends suggested by this table may not be indicative of future
operating results.
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Three Months Ended September 30, |
|
|
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
Products sales, net |
|
$ |
1,909,263 |
|
|
|
100 |
% |
|
$ |
1,813,103 |
|
|
|
100 |
% |
|
$ |
6,150,984 |
|
|
|
100 |
% |
|
$ |
4,741,976 |
|
|
|
99 |
% |
Royalty income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
% |
|
|
5,112 |
|
|
|
0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
% |
|
|
28,282 |
|
|
|
1 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenue |
|
|
1,909,263 |
|
|
|
100 |
% |
|
|
1,818,215 |
|
|
|
100 |
% |
|
|
6,150,984 |
|
|
|
100 |
% |
|
|
4,770,258 |
|
|
|
100 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of products sold |
|
|
709,003 |
|
|
|
37 |
% |
|
|
740,398 |
|
|
|
41 |
% |
|
|
2,488,294 |
|
|
|
40 |
% |
|
|
1,798,758 |
|
|
|
38 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross Profit |
|
|
1,200,260 |
|
|
|
63 |
% |
|
|
1,077,817 |
|
|
|
59 |
% |
|
|
3,662,690 |
|
|
|
60 |
% |
|
|
2,971,500 |
|
|
|
62 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling, general and
administrative expenses |
|
|
1,477,948 |
|
|
|
77 |
% |
|
|
1,199,353 |
|
|
|
66 |
% |
|
|
4,960,000 |
|
|
|
81 |
% |
|
|
4,039,137 |
|
|
|
85 |
% |
Research and development expenses |
|
|
57,972 |
|
|
|
3 |
% |
|
|
35,181 |
|
|
|
2 |
% |
|
|
157,941 |
|
|
|
3 |
% |
|
|
119,500 |
|
|
|
3 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating expenses |
|
|
1,535,920 |
|
|
|
80 |
% |
|
|
1,234,534 |
|
|
|
68 |
% |
|
|
5,117,941 |
|
|
|
83 |
% |
|
|
4,158,637 |
|
|
|
88 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss from operations |
|
|
(335,660 |
) |
|
|
-18 |
% |
|
|
(156,717 |
) |
|
|
-9 |
% |
|
|
(1,455,251 |
) |
|
|
-24 |
% |
|
|
(1,187,137 |
) |
|
|
-25 |
% |
Other income interest & expense |
|
|
(37,610 |
) |
|
|
-2 |
% |
|
|
(30,016 |
) |
|
|
-2 |
% |
|
|
(136,203 |
) |
|
|
-2 |
% |
|
|
(88,598 |
) |
|
|
-2 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
$ |
(373,270 |
) |
|
|
-20 |
% |
|
$ |
(186,733 |
) |
|
|
-11 |
% |
|
$ |
(1,591,454 |
) |
|
|
-26 |
% |
|
$ |
(1,275,735 |
) |
|
|
-27 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to three months ended September 30, 2008
Total revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 were $1,909,263 and
$1,818,215, respectively. The total increase in product sales of $96,160, or 5%, in 2009 over 2008
is primarily the result of the continued STA product sales growth. Domestic STA unit sales
decreased $75,333 in 2009 over 2008. This decrease represented a slower sell through of the STA
System during the summer of this year. In the domestic market, hand piece sales were lower,
decreasing by $77,105 or 8.2%. On the international front, unit sales increased in the third
quarter of 2009 over 2008 by $115,088, or 87%, principally due to increased market penetration for
the STA System. Internationally, hand pieces increased by $152,706, or 43% due to an increased
demand. Our international business is an area of growth potential for us.
Cost of products sold for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 were $709,003 and
$740,398 respectively. The $31,395, or 4%, decrease is primarily attributable to a change in sales
mix.
For the three months ended September 30, 2009, we generated a gross profit of $1,200,260, or
63%, as compared to a gross profit of $1,077,817, or 59%, for the three months ended September 30,
2008. The total increase in gross profit dollars of $122,443 is due to an increase in sales dollar
volume attributable to a change in our international sales process. Effective July 1, 2009, we
began selling our products directly to international distributors. As a result of this change, we
recorded a higher selling price of the product to our international distributor and pay a
commission to our former master international distributor based on our agreement. This commission
for the quarter is $117,790 and is included in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses in the
third quarter.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and
2008 were $1,477,948 and $1,199,353, respectively. The $278,595, or 23%, increase is described in
the following sections of this paragraph. Although we continue to focus on reducing expenses, the
2009 third quarter increase was due to higher expenses relating to promoting continued sales growth
and increased consulting expenses. Personnel and related expenses remained relatively unchanged.
Marketing ($133,053) and sales ($195,430) expenses increased principally due to increased
attendance at trade shows and various sales promotions. Sales and trade show expenses increased by
$18,798, as we increase participation and presence at trade shows. Additionally, international
sales commission increased by $117,790 due to a change in our international sales agreement with
our former master international distributor, while our third party sales representative commissions
decreased based on decreased domestic sales of the STA Systems. Other variable sales expenses for
the STA System and hand pieces increased in the third quarter of 2009 due to higher royalty
payments ($75,058). On the positive side of the ledger, professional services decreased by $20,715
in the third quarter of 2009 over the same period in 2008. However, there was a significant
increase in consulting services of $201,284 in the third quarter of 2009, paid in stock, to
professionals that have assisted in our continuous growth.
Research and development expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 were
$57,972 and $35,181, respectively. This increase is due to expenses related to new prototype
equipment in the medical field.
The loss from operations for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 was $335,660
and $156,717, respectively. The $178,943 increase in loss from operations is explained above.
Interest expense was $30,230 and amortization of debt issuance relating to the line of credit
and long term note payable was $7,875 for the third quarter of 2009 compared to interest expense of
$23,863 and amortization of debt issuance expense of $7,926 for the same quarter in 2008. The
increase in interest expense of $6,367 is due to the $450,000 long term note, initiated in the
fourth quarter of 2008 (as discussed in Note 5).
For the reasons explained above, net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was
$373,270 as compared to a net loss of $186,733 for the three months ended September 30, 2008. The
$186,537 increase in net loss is primarily a result of the increase in sales and gross margin
dollars, offset by increases in market and sales costs and an increase in consulting and other
selling, general and administrative expenses.
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Nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008
Total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 were $6,150,984 and
$4,770,258, respectively. Total revenues increased by $1,380,726 or 29%. Contributing to this
increase was STA unit sales of $1,268,728 and an increase in STA hand piece sales of $434,451.
CompuDent unit sales remained relatively unchanged and CompuDent hand piece sales decreased by
$333,782. The breakdown of the change is as follows. International revenue increased $580,386, or
38%, as compared to the 2008 period. Domestic product revenue increased by $828,622 in 2009, or
26%, as a result of a change in our distribution business model to a non-exclusive distributor
base. This change was initiated in the second quarter of 2008. Domestic disposable hand piece sales
decreased $83,721 and international disposable hand piece sales increased $211,834 or 19%.
International unit sales increased by $369,534 or 87% for the nine months ending September 30, 2009
as compared to the same period in 2008. Our international business continues to be a substantial
growth area for us.
Gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 was $3,662,690, or 60%,
(net of a write-down of returned defective merchandise of $36,066) and $2,971,500 or 62%,
respectively. Gross profit dollars increased by $691,190 due to an increase in sales volume in
2009 over 2008. The gross profit percentage decrease was due principally to the change in product
mix with a substantially larger proportion of STA unit sales and the write down of legacy returned
defective merchandise in the nine months of 2009 over the same period in 2008. A portion of the
increase in gross profit dollars ($117,790) is due to an increase in sales volume attributable to a
change in how we record international sales. Effective July 1, 2009, the Company began selling our
products directly to international distributors. As a result of this change, the Company records a
higher selling price of the product to our international distributor and pays a commission to our
former master international distributor based on our agreement. This commission is included in
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and
2008 were $4,960,000 and $4,039,137, respectively. The increase of $920,863, or 23%, is primarily
attributable to an increase in several expense categories. Sales and marketing expense increased by
$614,654 for the period ending September 30, 2009. This increase was due to media and production
spending of $145,281; trade shows and travel expense of $162,977; and cost relating to the C-CLAD
Symposium, Key Opinion Leaders and sales promotions of $187,560, offset by savings in employee
relocation of $23,869 and printing cost of $46,102. Commission expense increased by $49,703 for
third party sales representatives due to sales volume increases and by $117,790 for international
sales commissions (effective July 1, 2009). General and administrative expenses increased a net of
$306,209. Expense increases in this category were consulting expenses of $108,103 paid in stock to
professionals that have assisted in the growth of the Company, patent annuity expenses of $39,970,
royalties of $155,560 (based on increased STA unit and hand piece sales), a business consultant
study of $150,000, and an international business consultant of $39,068. On a positive note, we
reduced expenses for accounting costs by $97,397 (audit, review and Sarbanes-Oxley), proxy costs by
$23,516 (electronic filing, Notice and Access System), warehousing fees by $21,206 and reduced
insurance costs by $29,531.
Research and development expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 were
$157,941 and $119,500, respectively.
Interest expense totaled $115,619 as of September 30, 2009, an increase of $42,164, or 57%,
over the same period in 2008. The increase in this expense is due to the $450,000 long term note
that was initiated in the fourth quarter of 2008. Amortization of debt issuance costs of $23,625
is related to the long term debt outstanding as of September 30, 2009 (as discussed in Note 5).
For the reasons explained above, net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 of
$1,591,454 increased by $315,719 or 25%, over the net loss for the nine month period ended
September 30, 2008.
Working capital as of September 30, 2009 is negative $406,968. Current assets declined by
$573,145 in all current asset categories (principally in cash, accounts receivable and advances to
a contract manufacturer) from December 31, 2008. Current liabilities increased by $1,366,511,
principally due to the classification of the $1.3 million line of credit, due June 30, 2010, as a
current liability at September 30, 2009. The line of credit was classified as a long-term liability
as of December 31, 2008. All borrowings and interest thereon must be repaid by June 30, 2010, and
after the expiration date of the line, may be repaid by us in cash or, at its option, in shares of
common stock (as discussed in Note 5). Other increases in
current liabilities are accounts payable for inventory purchases and a consultant business
project. We are making every effort to maintain a viable lower level of inventory and to keep
control of operating costs.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of September 30, 2009, we had cash and cash equivalents of $497,455 and working capital of
negative $406,968 The negative working capital is due to the classification of the $1.3 million
line of credit as a current liability as of September 30, 2009. All borrowings and interest thereon
must be repaid by June 30, 2010, and after the expiration date of the line, may be repaid by us in
cash or, at its option, in shares of common stock (as discussed in Note 5). We incurred net losses
of $1,591,454 and $1,275,735 and negative cash flows from operating activities of $157,948 and
$693,164 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
Our working capital at September 30, 2009 was a negative $406,968 compared to a positive
working capital of $1,532,688 as of December 31, 2008. The significant reduction in working capital
as of September 30, 2009 is due to the classification of the $1.3 million line of credit classified
as a current liability at September 30, 2009 as compared to a classification as a long term
liability at December 31, 2008. All borrowings and interest thereon must be repaid by June 30, 2010
and may be repaid by us in cash or at our option in shares of common stock. Current assets
decreased by $573,145, principally due to a decrease in cash by $246,210 and accounts receivable by
$424,862. Inventory and stock subscription receivable increased by $281,239. Current liabilities
increased by $1,366,511, principally due to the classification of the line of credit. We continue
to strive to maintain a reasonable level of inventory and to keep control of operating cost.
Additionally, as of September 30, 2009, we had cash and cash equivalents of $497,455 as
compared to $498,576 as of June 30, 2009, a decrease of $1,121. Our working capital on June 30,
2009 as compared to September 30, 2009 improved by $167,418. This continued effort is well under
way to provide a cash flow neutral position in the future.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, our net cash used in operating activities was
$157,948. This was attributable primarily to a net loss of $1,591,454 adjusted for noncash items of
$905,869, which was comprised principally of common stock and options issued for compensation and
consulting services and changes in operating assets and liabilities of $527,637.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we used $113,262 in investing activities. This
was primarily attributable to $76,986 of legal fees related to new patent applications. We have
capital expenditures of $36,276, primarily for the purchase of trade show booths for the purpose of
showcasing the STA System.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we received $25,000 in financing activities.
We have incurred operating losses and negative cash flows from operating activities since its
inception. We are actively pursuing the generation of positive cash flows from operating activities
through an increase in revenue based upon managements assessment of present contracts and current
negotiations and reductions in operating expenses. The Company, at September 30, 2009, expects to
have sufficient cash reserves to meet all of its anticipated obligations through December 31, 2009.
If we are unable to generate positive cash flows from its operating activities it will need to
raise additional capital. There is no assurance that we will be able to achieve positive operating
cash flows or that traditional capital can be raised on terms and conditions satisfactory to the
Company. If additional capital is required and cannot be raised, then we would be forced to curtail
its development activities, reduce marketing expenses for existing dental products or adopt other
cost saving measures, any of which might negatively affect the our operating results.
Our recurring losses and negative operating cash flows raised substantial doubt about its
ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying financial statements do not include any
adjustment that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
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|
|
ITEM 3. |
|
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk. |
As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the information required by
this item.
|
|
|
ITEM 4T. |
|
Controls and Procedures. |
Our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, have
evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Companys disclosure controls and
procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period
covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Companys Chief Executive Officer and
Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures as of September
30, 2009 are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we filed
or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time
periods specified in the SECs rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and
communicated to our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer,
to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure.
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in
connection with the evaluation that occurred during our last fiscal quarter that have materially
affected, or that are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial
reporting.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
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|
|
ITEM 1. |
|
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS |
NONE
The following factors may affect the growth and profitability of Milestone and should be
considered by any prospective purchaser or current holder of our securities:
We have no history of profitable operations. Continuing losses could exhaust our capital resources
and force us to discontinue operations.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 our revenues were approximately $6.2
million and $4.8 million, respectively. In addition, we have had losses for each year since the
commencement of operations, including net losses of approximately $1.7 million and $1.3 million for
the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. At September 30, 2009, we had an
accumulated deficit of approximately $58.9 million. At September 30, 2009, we had cash and cash
equivalents $497,455 and working capital of a negative $406,968. Additionally, we secured a line of
credit in the aggregate amount of $1.3 million from a stockholder. This line of credit of $1.3
million is classified as a current liability as of September 30, 2009. All borrowings and interest
thereon must be repaid by June 30, 2010, and after the expiration date of the line, may be repaid
by us in cash or, at its option, in shares of common stock (as discussed in Note 5). Additionally,
the Company borrowed $450,000 in 2008 from the same shareholder, with an original due date of
January 2009. This additional borrowing was refinanced at December 31, 2008 and the due date was
extended to June 30, 2012, as discussed in Note 5. At September 30, 2009, we expect to have
sufficient cash reserves to meet all of its anticipated obligations through December 31, 2009.
Additionally, we are actively pursuing the generation of positive cash flows from operating
activities through increases in revenues based upon managements assessment of present contracts
and current negotiations and reductions in operating expenses. If we are unable to generate
positive cash flows from its operating activities it will need to raise additional capital. There
is no assurance that we will be able to achieve positive operating cash flows or that additional
capital can be raised on the terms and conditions satisfactory to us if at all. If additional
capital is required and it cannot be raised, then we would be forced to curtail its development
activities, reduce marketing expenses for existing dental products or adopt other cost savings
measures, any of which might negatively affect the our operating results.
Our recurring losses and negative operating cash flows raise substantial doubt about its
ability to continue as a going concern.
There are no other changes to our risk factors from those disclosed in our Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
|
|
|
ITEM 2. |
|
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS |
|
|
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities |
In the quarter ended September 30, 2009, we issued a total of 811,258 shares valued at
$676,500 as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
$ |
|
Shares issued for employee compensation |
|
|
112,562 |
|
|
$ |
110,000 |
|
Shares issued for services |
|
|
365,363 |
|
|
|
416,500 |
|
Shares sold |
|
|
333,333 |
|
|
|
150,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
811,258 |
|
|
$ |
676,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25
|
|
|
ITEM 3. |
|
DEFAULT UPON SENIOR SECURITIES |
|
|
|
ITEM 4. |
|
SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS |
|
|
|
ITEM 5. |
|
OTHER INFORMATION |
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The following exhibits are filed herewith:
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|
|
|
|
31.1 |
|
|
Chief Executive Officer Certification pursuant to section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
31.2 |
|
|
Chief Financial Officer Certification pursuant to section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
32.1 |
|
|
Chief Executive Officer Certification pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
32.2 |
|
|
Chief Financial Officer Certification pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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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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MILESTONE SCIENTIFIC INC.
|
|
|
/s/ Leonard Osser
|
|
|
Leonard Osser |
|
|
Chief Executive Officer |
|
|
|
|
|
/s/ Joseph DAgostino
|
|
|
Joseph DAgostino |
|
|
Chief Financial Officer |
|
Date: November 12, 2009
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