UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

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

 

FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020

OR

FORM 10-KTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018

FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ____________ TO ____________

 

OR

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ____________ TO ____________

Commission File Number: 001-37714

Sensus Healthcare, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware27-1647271
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

851 Broken Sound Pkwy., NW #215, Boca Raton,
Florida
33487
(Address of principal executive office)(Zip Code)

 

(561) 922-5808

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each classTrading symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareNasdaqSRTSThe NASDAQ Stock Market, LLC
Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (expiring June 8, 2019)Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC (Nasdaq Capital Market)

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes o  No x

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15 (d) of the Act. Yes o  No x

 

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. Yes x  No o

 

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

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ☐o

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer oAccelerated filer oNon-accelerated filer oSmaller reporting company
x

(Do not check if smaller

reporting company)

Emerging growth company x

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. x

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. o

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

The aggregate market value of the common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant on June 30, 2018,2020, the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second quarter, was $58,772,343$35,160,655 based on the closing price of $7.26$3.06 per share of common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market on that date. For this purpose, all outstanding shares of common stock have been considered held by non-affiliates, other than the shares beneficially owned by directors, officers and certain 5% stockholders of the registrant; certain of such persons disclaim that they are affiliates of the registrant.

 

Indicate the numberAs of February 28, 2021 there were 16,485,780 shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date.outstanding.

 

ClassOutstanding at March 8, 2019
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share16,404,820

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

 

Portions of our Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on June 7, 2019,4, 2021, are incorporated by reference in Part III.

 

 

SENSUS HEALTHCARE, INC.

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

   PAGE
PART I1
    
Item 1.Business1
Item 1A.Risk Factors11
Item 1B.Unresolved Staff Comments21
Item 2.Properties21
Item 3.Legal Proceedings21
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosure21
    
Item 1.PART II Business4
Item 1A.Risk Factors15
Item 1B.Unresolved Staff Comments35
Item 2.Properties35
Item 3.Legal Proceedings35
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosure3522
    
PART IIItem 5. 
Item 5.Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities22
Item 6. 36
Item 6.Selected Financial Data22
Item 7. 36
Item 7.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations22
Item 7A. 36
Item 7A.Quantitative and Qualitative DisclosureDisclosures About Market Risk26
Item 8. 42
Item 8.Financial Statements and Supplementary DataF-1
Item 9. 43
Item 9.Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure27
Item 9A. 60
Item 9A.Controls and Procedures27
Item 9B. 60
Item 9B.Other Information6127
    
PART III 28
PART II    
Item 10. 
Item 10.Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance28
Item 11. 61Executive Compensation28
Item 11.12. Executive Compensation61
Item 12.Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters28
Item 13. 61
Item 13.Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence28
Item 14. 61
Item 14.Principal Accountant Fees and Services6128
    
PART IV 29
PART V    
Item 15. 
Item 15.Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules29
Item 16 62
Item 16Form 10-K Summary29
 62
Signatures6332


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INTRODUCTORY NOTE

Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Annual Report on Form 10-K containsreport includes statements that are, or may be deemed, “forward-looking statements” withinstatements.” In some cases, these statements can be identified by the meaninguse of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Actforward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “may,” “could,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “approximately,” “potential” or negative or other variations of 1995. Thesethose terms or comparable terminology, although not all forward-looking statements include, among others,contain these words.

Forward-looking statements about our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, estimates and intentions that are subject to significantinvolve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events, developments, and are subjectcircumstances relating to change basedSensus Healthcare, Inc., our industry, and/or general economic or other conditions that may or may not occur in the future or may occur on various factors, many of which are beyond our control. The words “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “will,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “target,” “goal,” and similar expressions are intended to identifylonger or shorter timelines than anticipated. Although we believe that we have a reasonable basis for each forward-looking statements.

Allstatement contained in this report, forward-looking statements by their nature, are subject to risksnot guarantees of future performance, and uncertainties. Ourour actual future results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and the development of the industry in which we operate may differ materially from those set forththe forward looking statements contained in this press release, as a result of the following factors, among others: the continuation and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, including its impact on sales and marketing; our ability to achieve profitability; our ability to obtain and maintain the intellectual property needed to adequately protect our products, and our ability to avoid infringing or otherwise violating the intellectual property rights of third parties; the level and availability of government and/or third party payor reimbursement for clinical procedures using our products, and the willingness of healthcare providers to purchase our products if the level of reimbursement declines; the regulatory requirements applicable to us and our competitors; our ability to efficiently manage our manufacturing processes and costs; the risks arising from our international operations; legislation, regulation, or other governmental action, that affects our products, taxes, international trade regulation, or other aspects of our business; concentration of our customers in the U.S. and China, including the concentration of sales to one particular customer in the U.S., the performance of the Company’s information technology systems and its ability to maintain data security; and other risks described from time to time in our forward-looking statements.filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

In addition, to those risks discussed in this Annual Report underItem 1A Risk Factors, factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those ineven if future events, developments, and circumstances are consistent with the forward-looking statements include, without limitation:
our ability to achieve and sustain profitability;
market acceptance of our products;
our ability to successfully commercialize our products;
our ability to compete effectively in selling our products and services, including responding to technologicalchange and cost containment efforts of our customers;

the regulatory requirements applicable to us and our competitors, including any adverse regulatory action takenagainst us;

our need and ability to obtain additional financing in the future, as well as complying with the restrictions ourexisting revolving credit facility imposes;

our ability to expand, manage and maintain our direct sales and marketing organizations;

our actual financial results may vary significantly from forecasts and from period to period;

our ability to successfully develop new products, improve or enhance existing products or acquire

complementary products, technologies, services or businesses;

our ability to obtain and maintain intellectual property of sufficient scope to adequately protect our products, including the SRT-100, and our ability to avoid infringing or otherwise violating the intellectual property rights of third parties;

market risks regarding consolidation in the healthcare industry;

the willingness of healthcare providers to purchase our products if coverage, reimbursement and pricing from

third party payors for procedures using our products declines;

the level and availability of government and third-party payor reimbursement for clinical procedures usingour products;

our ability to effectively manage our anticipated growth, including hiring and retaining qualified personnel;

our ability to manufacture our products to meet demand;

our reliance on third party manufacturers and sole- or single-source suppliers;

our ability to reduce the per unit manufacturing cost of our products;

our ability to efficiently manage our manufacturing processes;

the regulatory and legal risks, and certain operating risks, that our international operations subject us to;

off label use of our products;

information technology risks including the risk from cyberattack;

the fact that product quality issues or product defects may harm our business;

the accuracy of our financial statements and accounting estimates, including allowances for accounts receivableand inventory obsolescence;

any product liability claims;

limited trading in our shares and the concentration of ownership of our shares;

cyberattacks and other data breaches and the adverse effect on our reputation;

new legislation, administrative rules, or executive orders, including those that impact taxes and internationaltrade regulation;

the provisions in our certificate of incorporation, bylaws, or Delaware law that discourage takeovers or thatlimit certain disputes to be brought exclusively in the Delaware Court of Chancery; the concentration of sales in our customers in the U.S. and China; and

our ability to manage the risk of the foregoing.

However, other factors besides those listed inItem 1A Risk Factors or discussedcontained in this Form 10-K also could adversely affect ourreport, they may not be predictive of results and you should not consider any such list of factors to be a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties.developments in future periods. Any forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalfthat we make in this report speak only as of the date they are made. We do notof such statement, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement,such statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this report, except as may be required by applicable law.

 

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PART I.

Item 1.BUSINESS

 

OverviewItem 1.BUSINESS

 

We areOverview

Sensus Healthcare, Inc. (together, with its subsidiary, unless the context otherwise indicates, “Sensus” or the “Company”) is a medical device company that is committed to providing highly effective, non-invasive and cost-effective treatments for both oncological and non-oncological skin conditions. We useThe Company uses a proprietary low-energy X-ray technology known as superficial radiation therapy (SRT)(“SRT”), which is a result ofbased on over a decade of dedicated research and development. We havedevelopment and has successfully incorporated SRT into oura portfolio of treatment devices: the SRT-100TM, SRT-100+TM and SRT-100 VisionTM. To date, SRT technology has been used to effectively and safely treat oncological and non-oncological skin conditions in hundreds of thousands of patients around the world. With the introduction of Sculptura™, we are branchingthe Company has branched out into cancer treatment that goes far beyond skin and willmay provide a revolutionary treatment option for patients around the world.

 

WeThe Company was organized in 2010 and completed anits initial public offering in June 2016 and2016. The Company operates as one segment from its corporate headquarters located in February 2018, we opened a wholly owned subsidiaryBoca Raton, Florida. For further information see Note 1, Description of the Business, in Israel.the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8.

 

Our Products and Services

 

SRT-100

 

The SRT-100 is a photon x-ray low energy superficial radiotherapy system that provides patients an alternative to surgery for treating non-melanoma skin cancers, including basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers and other skin conditions such as keloids. The SRT-100 is especially effective in treating primary lesions that would otherwise be difficult or require extensive surgery involving sensitive areas of the head and neck regions, such as the fold in the nose, eyelids, lips, corner of the mouth, and the lining of the ear, that would otherwise lead to a less than desirable cosmetic outcome. Superficial radiation therapy treatment procedures do not require the use of anesthetics and eliminateseliminate the need for skin grafting. We believeThe Company believes that the SRT-100 provides healthcare providers and patients with a safe, virtually painless, and substantially non-scarring treatment option for non-melanoma skin cancer and other skin conditions, such as keloids. It allows dermatologists to retain non-melanoma skin cancer patients, rather than referring them to specialists, while offering radiation oncologists an alternative to costly linear accelerator–based treatments with a process that is less invasive, more time-efficient, and improves practice economics. Our revenueRevenue is primarily derived from sales of our SRT-100 product line. The SRT-100 provides the following clinical and functional advantages:

 

 Easy touch automatic set-up procedure, including automatic x-ray tube warm-up procedures;

 Specially designed control console for medical physicists and service technicians which provides integrated safety and back-up timer controls, automatic system conditioning procedures, calibration, x-ray output verification and system parameters, including last treatment status information;

 Advanced patient record management with integrated enterprise workflow management;

 Compact mobile design with a small 30” x 30” footprint and unique scissor x-ray tube arm movements providing a large range of motion for patient access and treatment; and

 High reliability and MTBF (mean(“mean time between failures)failures”) performance that assure availability for the patients and practitioners and lower the total cost of ownership.

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SRT-100 Vision

 

The SRT-100 Vision provides customers with additional options compared to the SRT-100 base model. These additional options allow for dedicated treatment planning and full treatment progression documentation in a patient’s record. The SRT-100 Vision provides the user with a unique superficial radiation therapy-tailored treatment planning application that integrates thean embedded high frequency ultrasound imaging module, volumetric tumor analysis, beam margins planning, and comprehensive dosimetry parameters. This allows the user to precisely and more accurately plan and prescribe the patient-specific treatment course to maximize patient outcomes and workflow efficiency. The SRT-100 Vision also offers a comprehensive control console and workflow management that provides full record and treatment tracing, operator-level access and functional control, audio-visual patient and treated lesion monitoring, and advanced dosimetry setting and tracing.

 

SRT-100 Plus

 

In August 2018, we announced the FDA clearance of our SRT-100+. The SRT-100+ offers all the same features as the SRT-100, with the addition of:

 

An expanded energy range for customized, more precise treatment
Remote diagnostics, including operation tracking
New X-ray tube with extended functionality and performance
Advanced console and enhanced system mobility to optimize clinical practice

 

Sculptura

 

In February 2019, we announced the FDAU.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) allowed clearance of ourthe Sculptura product, which is ourthe Company’s proprietary modulated robotic Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT)brachytherapy radiation oncology system that provides targeted directional anisotropic radiation therapy (“ART”) and brachytherapy that uses patented Beam Sculpting™ capabilities to treat various cancers during surgery. This system has the potential to give surgeons and radiation oncologists at hospitals and cancer centers the ability to eliminate weeks of post-operative radiation treatments that patients typically must undergo after surgery and also result in similar or better outcomes to current radiation treatments today, with significantly less collateral damage. Sculptura has the potential to revolutionize the quality of life associated with cancer treatment while achieving similar or lower mortality rates. Sculptura has several exclusive features, including 3D Beam Sculpting™, respiratory motion tracking, embedded image guidance and treatment area illumination.

 

Sentinel service program

 

We offerThe Company offers the Sentinel service program, which provides our customers comprehensive protection for their systems. The Sentinel service program covers all parts and labor for the period of the contract and one annual preventive maintenance session that includes cooling system maintenance, high voltagehigh-voltage loop maintenance, filters and system cleaning, and system touch-ups, should theythese be required during the preventative maintenance session.

 

WeSensus also provideprovides turnkey pre-and post-sale services that include the following:

 

 Providing a pre-install kit for the contractors to prepare the treatment room;

 Room retrofit and shielding;

 System shipping coordination and installation;

 System commissioning by a medical physicist (through a national physics network);

 System registration with the state and daily workflow documentation preparation;

 Clinical applications training with the customer’s superficial radiation therapy staff; and

 Treating the first scheduled patients with our customers (onsite applications training).

 

Sensus Laser Aesthetic Solutions (SLAS)

In August 2020, the Company acquired two mobile aesthetic laser companies serving the State of Florida: Aesthetic Mobile Laser Services, which serves Southeast and Southwest Florida; and Aesthetic Laser Partners, which serves Central and Northern Florida. The in-office laser rental service provides an easy way for medical and health care professionals to offer aesthetic laser procedures without the long-term financial commitment, maintenance, and obsolescence concerns associated with equipment ownership. Sensus Laser Aesthetic Solutions delivers a complete line of aesthetic lasers to dermatologists and clinicians around the state for a variety of treatments, both cosmetic and clinical.

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Aesthetic Mobile Laser Services and Aesthetic Laser Partners each has been in business for more than two decades and both have a high level of customer trust and satisfaction. Together they have approximately 30 lasers and six vans, and service some 150+ dermatology practices in Florida alone, including more than 500 dermatologists who are not current Sensus customers. Their lasers facilitate a wide range of in-office aesthetic dermatology procedures including facial rejuvenation, wrinkle removal, body sculpting/fat removal as well as other aesthetic applications

Consumables

 

We sellThe Company sells disposable lead shielding replacements, disposable radiation safety items, such as aprons and eye shields, ultrasound probe film, and disposable applicator tips, which are used to treat various sized lesions and different areas of the body.

 

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Competition

 

The medical device industry is highly competitive and subject to rapid technological change and is significantly affected by new product introductions and market activities of other participants. Our currentlyCurrent marketed products, and any future products we commercialize,which the Company commercializes, will compete against healthcare providers who use traditional surgicalother methods of treatment options, such as Mohs surgery, as well as medical device companies that offer other treatment options for the conditions our products are designed to treat. As of December 31, 2018, we had three primary medical device company competitors:

Xstrahl Medical (headquartered in the United Kingdom and with U.S. headquarters in Georgia)

Xoft (a subsidiary of iCAD, headquartered in New Hampshire)

Elekta (headquartered in Sweden and with U.S. headquarters in Georgia)

Xstrahl Medical primarily focuses on clinical and research x-ray therapy devices and solutions. We believe most of Xstrahl Medical’s installed base is comprised of higher energy devices located in Europe.same disease or condition.  

 

Both Xoft and Elekta offer products that are considered Electronic Brachytherapy (“eBx”) devices. Both eBx products have more limited capabilities than our products asIn order to the size of lesions that can be treated as well as the energy levels that can be used, and require expensive consumables.

Many of our current and potential competitors have significantly greater financial, technical, marketing and other resources than we do and maygrow its business, Sensus must be able to devotecompete effectively for market acceptance of its products. Key competitive factors include improved outcomes for medical conditions, acceptance by doctors treating non-melanoma skin cancer and keloids, potential greater resourcesacceptance by the patient community, potential greater ease of use and reliability, product price and qualification for reimbursement, technical leadership and superiority, effective marketing and distribution, speed to the development, promotion, sale and support of their products. Our competitors may also have more extensive customer bases and broader customer relationships than we do, including relationships with our potential customers. In addition, many of these companies and healthcare providers have longer operating histories and greater brand recognition than we do. Because of the size of the marketsmarket and the high growth profilequality of the products in which we compete, other companies may dedicate significant resources to developing competing products. Additionally, we may also face competition from smaller companies that have developed or are developing similar technologies for our addressable markets. We believe that the principal competitive factors in our markets include:

improved outcomes for medical conditions;

acceptance by doctors treating non-melanoma skin cancer and keloids;

potential greater acceptance by the patient community;

potential greater ease of use and reliability;

product price and qualification for reimbursement;

technical leadership and superiority;

effective marketing and distribution; and

speed to market.

We may be unable to compete effectively against our competitors in regard to any one or all of these factors. Our ability to compete effectively will depend on the acceptance of our products by dermatologists, radiation oncologists, hospitals and patients, and our ability to achieve better clinical outcomes than products developed by our existing or future competitors. In addition, certain of our competitors could use their superior financial resources to develop products that have features or clinical outcomes similar or superior to our products, which would harm our ability to successfully compete.its client service.

 

Sales and Marketing

 

WeThe Company’s focus is mainly on two primary markets, private dermatology practices and radiation oncologists in both private and hospital settings. WeThe Company currently employemploys a multi-tier sales strategy to optimize geographic coverage and focus on what we perceive to be ourits key markets. This multi-tier sales model uses a direct sales force in the U.S., as well as international dealers and distributors. We planSensus plans to continue selling and marketing ourthe Company’s products to both the dermatology and radiation oncology markets concurrently.

 

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Dermatology Market

 

Private dermatology practices in the U.S. represent the point of entry for most non-melanoma skin cancer patients. We believe the SRT-100 offersThe Company believes its SRT products offer dermatologists a competitive advantage by allowing them to retain patients for the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer, rather than referringhaving to refer them out to specialists for Mohs surgery or other radiation procedures.professionals. In addition to non-melanoma skin cancers, our FDA-approved indications include, among others, keloids, Kaposi’s Sarcoma, Actinic Keratosis, Metatypic Carcinoma, Cutaneous Appendage Carcinoma and other malignant skin tumors. Our SRT-100 is currently beingthe Company has an FDA clearance to treat Keloid scars since 2014. The Company’s SRT has been used by over 100 U.S. dermatology practices in the treatment of keloids. Since our clearance in China in July 2017, it is also being used to treat Keloidskeloids in China. We are continuing to drive our research and development to expand our indications into new areas of treatment, including psoriasis.

 

Radiation Oncology Market

 

For licensed radiation oncologists in the U.S., we believe the SRT-100 offersCompany believes its SRT products offer a simpler, faster method of treatment with a better overall patient experience. Our SRT-100 systemSRT offers oncologists the ability to free up more expensive radiation equipment, such as linear accelerators, for more complex procedures while providing patients with effective, non-invasive treatment options for non-melanoma skin cancer. Our

Sculptura system has the potential to give surgeons and radiation oncologists at hospitals and cancer centers the ability to eliminate weeks of post-operative radiation treatments that patients have to undergo after surgery and also result in similar or better outcomes to current radiation treatments today, with much less collateral damage. Sculptura has several exclusive features, including 3D Beam Sculpting™ and respiratory motion tracking to the embedded image guidance and treatment area illumination.

 

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Other Markets

 

We also believeSensus believes that both plastic and general surgery markets as well as the laser aesthetic market present growth opportunities for ourmany product offerings. With FDA clearance to treat keloids through superficial radiation therapy,SRT, plastic surgeons are recognizing the opportunity to be able to provide an effective treatment solution for this benign tumor. Additionally, we believethe Company believes that plastic surgeons view the non-melanoma skin cancer market as a growth opportunity that can supplement their existing services. We believe there is an opportunity to also provide superficial radiation therapy in a prophylactic manner for various surgical procedures to reduce the formation of keloids. Within the new healthcare reform environment, superficial radiation therapy can provide hospitals and surgery centers with a direct measurable impact on clinical outcomes for certain procedures, including joint replacement procedures, bypass surgery, and OBGYN/C-section procedures, among others.

 

Global Focus

 

As of December 31, 2018, we2020, the Company had an installed base of 395491 units in 17 countries. Our customer list includes18 countries, primarily in the United States. Customers include leading cancer centers, dermatology practices, hospitals and plastic surgery clinics, which we believe further validates ourthe targeted marketing approach led by ourthe Company’s direct sales teams and our global distribution partners.

 

Manufacturing and Supply

 

WeThe Company currently use auses third partyparties located in the U.S. to manufacture our products. In July 2010, wethe Company entered into a manufacturing agreement with RbM Services, LLC (“RbM”) pursuant to which RbM agreed to manufacture our SRT-100 products. We payUnder this agreement, the Company pays a fixed price per unit, under the terms of this agreement, subject to annual adjustments due to changes in the cost of materials. The initial term of this agreement was three years withrenews for successive one-year renewals thereafter. We continueperiods unless either party notifies the other party in writing, at least 60 days prior to do business with RbM, although wethe anniversary date of the agreement, that it will not renew the agreement. The Company or RbMmanufacturer may terminate the agreement upon 90 days’days prior written notice or upon at least 60 days’ notice prior to the end of each additional one-year renewal period. We believe our third party manufacturer meets FDA, International Organization for Standardization, or ISO, and other quality standards. We maintainnotice.

The Company maintains internal policies, procedures and supplier management processes designed to ensure that our third party manufacturer is meetingRbM meets applicable quality standards.standards including FDA and International Organization for Standardization, or ISO, requirements. To date, we haveSensus has not experienced any difficulty in locating and obtaining the materials necessary to meet the demand for our products, and we believe manufacturing capacity is sufficient to meet global market demand for our products for the foreseeable future.


We believe

The Company believes this third partythird-party manufacturing relationship initially allowedallows us to work with a supplier that has well-developed specific competencies while minimizing our capital investment, controlling costs and shortening cycle times, all of which we believehas allowed us to compete with our competitors. However, we are in the process of addingSensus also works with other third party manufacturers and exploring the possibility of bringing certain manufacturing functions in-house, whichparties that it believes could include the acquisition of equipment and other fixed assets or the acquisition or lease ofbe relied upon if there were a manufacturing facility.need to change suppliers.

 

We haveThe Company has a single preferred supplier for the x-ray tubes and other major components used in ourits products. We believe ourThe Company also believes the preferred suppliers havesupplier has superior products; however, we also believe that the products of alternate suppliers would be adequate for our products. Although we generally do not have a contractual relationship with our preferred suppliers we doSensus’ products and therefore the Company does not anticipate any material disruptions to ourthe supply of major components. We believe that adequate supplies of major components are readily accessible from alternateif there were a change in suppliers.

 

Intellectual Property

 

WeThe Company actively seekseeks to protect the intellectual property that we believe is important to our business, including seeking and maintaining patents that cover ourSensus’ products. WeThe Company also relyrelies on trademarks to enhance, build and maintain the integrity of ourthe Sensus brand.

 

We own twoThe Company is in the possession of several issued U.S. and Global patents. OurThe patents pertain to technology inthat is pertinent to the specialized field of superficial radiotherapy treatment. Company.

The following patents were issued between August 2007 and September 2008 and were assigned to us when we acquired the technology from Topex:2008:

 

 U.S. Patent No. 7,372,940: Radiation therapy system with risk mitigation (expires September 30, 2025)

 U.S. Patent No. 7,263,170: Radiation therapy system featuring rotatable filter assembly (expires September 30, 2025)

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The following patents were issued to us in 2018:

 

 Russia Patent No. 26333322: Hybrid Ultrasound-Guided Superficial Radiotherapy System and Method
 China Patent No. ZL201380013491.7: Hybrid Ultrasound-Guided Superficial Radiotherapy System and Method

 

The following patent was issued to Sensus in 2019:

U.S. Patent No. 10,350,437: Robotic IORT X-Ray Radiation System With Calibration Well (expires August 14, 2038)

The following patents were issued to Sensus in 2020:

U.S. Patent No. 10,596,392: Dermatology Radiotherapy System with hybrid Imager (expires July 28, 2038)
U.S. Patent No. 10,607,802: Three-dimensional beam forming X-ray source (expires June 10, 2038)
U.S. Patent No. 10,646,726: Robotic Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (expires June 19, 2038)
Japan Patent No. 6754023 Robotic IORT X-Ray Radiation System With Calibration Well (expires January 11, 2033)
China Patent No. ZL201710929838.2 Hybrid Ultrasound-Guided Superficial Radiotherapy System and Method (expires August 14, 2038)

A total of 22 patent applications arewere pending at December 31, 2020 and additional patent applications are in process.

 

WeThe Company also own threeowns seven U.S. trademark registrations (expiring from 2021 through 2031) and currently have eighthad two trademark applications that are pending.pending as of December 31, 2020.

 

WeThe Company also relyrelies on trade secrets and other unpatented proprietary rights to develop and maintain oura competitive position. We seekThe Company seeks to protect our unpatented proprietary rights through a variety of methods, including confidentiality agreements with employees, consultants and others who may have access to ourthis proprietary information. We also require ourThe Company requires employees to execute invention assignment agreements with respect to inventions arising from their employment.

 

NoThe Company can provide no assurance that any patents or trademarks may everwill be issued or registered as a result of our pending or future applications for such intellectual property. Even if any such patents or trademarks are ultimately issued or registered, they, or any of ourthe Company’s other intellectual property, may not provide us with any meaningful protection or competitive advantage. Our intellectualIntellectual property could be challenged, invalidated, circumvented, infringed or misappropriated. In addition, third parties have claimed, and in the future may claim, that we, ourthe Company, customers, licensees or other parties indemnified by usSensus are infringing upon their intellectual property rights.

 

Government Regulation

 

OurSensus’ business is subject to extensive federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations, including those relating to the protection of the environment, health and safety. Some of the pertinent laws have not been definitively interpreted by the regulatory authorities or the courts, and their provisions are open to a variety of subjective interpretations. In addition, these laws and their interpretations are subject to change, orand new laws may be enacted. Both federal and state governmental agencies continue to subject the healthcare industry to intense regulatory scrutiny, including heightened civil and criminal enforcement efforts. We believeThe Company believes that we have structured ourthe business operations and relationships with our customers and suppliers are structured to comply with all applicable legal requirements. However, it is possible that governmental entities or other third parties could interpret these laws differently and assert otherwise. We discussDiscussed below theare statutes and regulations that are most relevant to ourthe Company’s business. For the years ended December 31, 20182020 and 2017,2019, we incurred approximately $1,039,000$1.3 million and $866,000,$1.6 million, respectively, in expenses related to regulatory compliance and quality standards.


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U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Regulation of Medical Devices

 

The Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act or FDCA,(“FDCA”) and FDA regulations establish a comprehensive system for the regulation of medical devices intended for human use. OurSensus’ medical device products include medical devices that are subject to these regulations, as well as other federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The FDA is also responsible for the overall enforcement of quality, regulatory and statutory requirements governing medical devices. Our regulated medical devices include our SRT-100 product line.

 

FDA classifies medical devices into one of three classes — Class I, Class II, or Class III — depending on their level of risk and the types of controls that are necessary to assure device safety and effectiveness. The class assignment determines the type of premarketing submission or application, if any, that will be required before marketing in the U.S. OurThe Company’s medical devices are Class II devices under the FDA’s classification system.  Class II devices present a moderate risk and are devices for which general controls alone are not sufficient to provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness. Medical devices in Class II are subject to both general controls and “special controls” — e.g., special labeling, compliance with industry standards, and postmarket surveillance. Unless exempted, Class II devices typically require FDA clearance before marketing, through the premarket notification (510(k)) process, in accordance with 21 CFR, Part 807 requirements.

 

Class I devices present a low risk and are not life-sustaining or life-supporting. The majority of Class I devices are subject only to “general controls” — e.g., prohibition against adulteration and misbranding, registration and listing, good manufacturing practices, labeling, and adverse event reporting. General controls are baseline requirements that apply to all classes of medical devices.

Class II devices present a moderate risk and are devices for which general controls alone are not sufficient to provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness. Devices in Class II are subject to both general controls and “special controls” — e.g., special labeling, compliance with industry standards, and postmarket surveillance. Unless exempted, Class II devices typically require FDA clearance before marketing, through the premarket notification (510(k)) process, in accordance with 21 CFR, Part 807 requirements.

Class III devices present the highest risk. These devices generally are life-sustaining, life-supporting, or for a use that is of substantial importance in preventing impairment of human health, or present a potential unreasonable risk of illness or injury. Class III devices are devices for which general controls, by themselves, are insufficient and for which there is insufficient information to establish special controls to provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness. Class III devices are subject to general controls and typically require approval of a premarket approval application, or PMA, in accordance with 21 CFR, Part 814, before marketing.

Unless it is exempt from premarket review requirements, a medical device must receive marketing authorization from the FDA prior to being commercially distributed in the U.S. The most common pathways for obtaining marketing authorization are 510(k) clearance and PMA. With the enactment of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act or the FDASIA,(“FDASIA”), the availability of ade novopathway was facilitated for certain low- to moderate-risk devices that do not qualify for the 510(k) pathway due to the absence of a predicate device.

 

510(k) pathway

 

As of December 31, 2018,2020, all of our products were subject to the 510(k) requirement or are exempt from the 510(k) requirement. TheThree 510(k) review process compares a new deviceclearances were issued to an existing legally marketed device. Through the 510(k) process, the FDA determines whether the new medical device is “substantially equivalent” to the existing legally marketed device (i.e., predicate device) that is not subject to PMA requirements. “Substantial equivalence” means that the proposed new device: (a) has the same intended use as the predicate device; (b) has the same or similar technological characteristics as the predicate device; (c) has supporting information submittedSensus in the 510(k) demonstrates that the proposed device is as safe and effective as the predicate device; and (d) does not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness than the predicate device.

To obtain 510(k) clearance, we must submit a 510(k) application containing sufficient information and data to demonstrate that our proposed device is substantially equivalent to a legally marketed predicate device. This data generally includes non-clinical performance testing (e.g., software validation, bench testing electrical safety testing), but may also include clinical data. Typically, it takes approximately four months2019 for the FDA to complete its review of a 510(k) submission; however, it can take significantly longerSculptura system and clearance is never assured. During its review of a 510(k),related components for the FDA may request additional information, including clinical data, which may significantly prolong the review process. After completing its review of a 510(k), the FDA may issue an order, in the form of a letter, that finds the device to be either (1) substantially equivalent to the predicate deviceballoon applicator and states that the device can be marketed in the U.S., or (2) not substantially equivalent to the predicate device and states that device cannot be marketed in the U.S. Depending upon the reasons that the FDA finds the new device to not be substantially equivalent to the predicate device, the device may need to be approved through the PMA pathway (discussed below) prior to commercialization. A new medical device for which there is no substantially equivalent device is automatically designated a Class III device. Depending on the nature of the new device, the manufacturer may request the FDA to make a risk-based determination of the new device and to reclassify it as a Class I or Class II device. This process is referred to as thede novoprocess. If the FDA agrees, the new device will be reassigned to the appropriate other class. If the FDA does not agree, the manufacturer must submit a PMA prior to commercialization.treatment planning software. We have previously received FDA 510(k) clearances for our SRT-100, SRT-100 Vision, and SRT-100 Vision.


After a device receives 510(k) clearance, any modification that could significantly affect the safety or effectivenessSRT-100+ products. The Company has obtained all of the device, or that would constitute a major change in its intended use, including significant modifications to any of our products, requires a new 510(k) clearance. The FDA relies on each manufacturer to make and document this determination initially, but the FDA can review any such decision and can disagree with a manufacturer’s determination. We have made and plan to continue to make minor product enhancements that we believe do not require new 510(k) clearances. However, we expect to confer with the FDA on planned changes that may require a special, abbreviated or traditional 510(k) submission. If the FDA disagrees with our determination regarding whether a new 510(k) clearance was required for these modifications, we may need to cease marketing or recall the modified device. The FDA may also subject us to other enforcement actions, including, but not limited to, issuing a warning letter or untitled letter to us, seizing our products, imposing civil penalties, or initiating criminal prosecution.

Premarket approval pathway

As of December 31, 2018, we did not market any devices that were subject to PMA requirements. Unlikeclearances through the 510(k) pathway,pathway;, although other pathways are available, the PMA approval process requires an independent demonstration of the safety and effectiveness of a device before the device can be commercialized. PMA is the most stringent type of device marketing application required by FDA. PMA approval is based on a determination by FDA that the PMA contains sufficient valid scientific evidence to assure that the device is safeCompany believes they are less efficient and effective for its intended use. A PMA application generally includes extensive information about the device including the results of clinical testing conducted with the device and a detailed description of the manufacturing process.Company.

 

After a PMA application is accepted for review, the FDA begins an in-depth review of the submitted information. FDA regulations provide 180 days to review the PMA and make a determination; however, the review time is typically longer (e.g., 1 – 3 years). During this review period, the FDA may request additional information or clarification of information already provided. Also during the review period, an advisory panel of experts from outside of the FDA may be convened to review and evaluate the data supporting the application and provide recommendations to the FDA as to whether the data provide a reasonable assurance that the device is safe and effective for its intended use. In addition, the FDA generally will conduct a preapproval inspection of the manufacturing facility to ensure compliance with the Quality System Regulation, or QSR, which imposes comprehensive development, testing, control, documentation and other quality assurance requirements for the design and manufacturing of a medical device.

Based on its review, the FDA may (1) issue an order approving the PMA, (2) issue a letter stating the PMA is “approvable” (e.g., minor additional information is needed), (3) issue a letter stating the PMA is “not approvable,” or (4) issue an order denying PMA. A device subject to PMA review cannot be marketed until the FDA issues an order approving the PMA. As part of a PMA approval, the FDA may impose post-approval conditions intended to ensure the continued safety and effectiveness of the device including, among other things, restrictions on labeling, promotion, sale and distribution, and requiring the collection of additional clinical data. Failure to comply with the conditions of approval can result in materially adverse enforcement action, including withdrawal of the approval.

Most modifications to a PMA approved device, including changes to the design, labeling, or manufacturing process, require prior approval before being implemented. Prior approval is obtained through submission of a PMA supplement. The type of information required to support a PMA supplement and the FDA’s time for review of a PMA supplement vary depending on the nature of the modification.


Clinical trials

Clinical trials of medical devices in the U.S. are governed by the FDA’s Investigational Device Exemption regulation, in accordance with 21 CFR, Part 812. This regulation places significant responsibility on the sponsor of the clinical study including, but not limited to, choosing qualified investigators, monitoring the trial, submitting required reports, maintaining required records, and assuring investigators obtain informed consent, comply with the study protocol, control the disposition of the investigational device, submit required reports, etc.

Clinical trials of significant risk devices (e.g., implants, devices used in supporting or sustaining human life, devices of substantial importance in diagnosing, curing, mitigating or treating disease or otherwise preventing impairment of human health) require FDA and Institutional Review Board approval prior to starting the trial. FDA approval is obtained through submission of an Investigational Device Exemption application. Clinical trials of non-significant risk devices (i.e. devices that do not meet the regulatory definition of a significant risk device) only require Institutional Review Board approval before starting. The clinical trial sponsor is responsible for making the initial determination of whether a clinical study is significant risk or non-significant risk; however, a reviewing Institutional Review Board or the FDA may review this decision and disagree with the determination.

An Investigational Device Exemption application must be supported by appropriate data, such as performance data, animal and laboratory testing results, showing that it is safe to evaluate the device in humans and that the clinical study protocol is scientifically sound. There is no assurance that submission of an Investigational Device Exemption will result in the ability to commence clinical trials. Additionally, after a trial begins, the FDA may place it on hold or terminate it if, among other reasons, it concludes that the clinical subjects are exposed to an unacceptable health risk.

As noted above, the FDA may require a company to collect clinical data on a device in the post-market setting. The collection of such data may be required as a condition of PMA approval. FDA also has the authority to order, via a letter, a post-market surveillance study, in accordance with 21 CFR, Part 822, for certain devices at any time after they have been cleared or approved. We do not expect to launch clinical trials subject to the Investigational Device Exemption regulations for future products. Also, our products are not currently subject to any required post-market surveillance studies.

Pervasive and continuingOngoing FDA regulation

 

After a device is entered into commerce in the U.S., regardless of its classification or premarket pathway, numerous additional FDA requirements generally apply. These include:

 

 Establishment registration and device listing requirements, in accordance with 21 CFR, Part 807;

 Quality System Regulation requirements, which govern the methods used in, and the facilities and controls used for, the design, manufacture, packaging, labeling, storage, installation, and servicing of finished devices, in accordance with 21 CFR, Part 820;

 Labeling requirements, which mandate the inclusion of certain content in device labels and labeling, and which also prohibit the promotion of products for uncleared or unapproved, i.e., “off-label,” uses;

 Medical Device Reporting regulation, which requires that manufacturers and importers report to FDA if their device may have caused or contributed to a death or serious injury or malfunctioned in a way that would likely cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if it were to recur, in accordance with 21 CFR, Part 803; and

 Reports of Corrections and Removals regulation, which requires that manufacturers and importers report to FDA recalls (i.e., corrections or removals) if undertaken to reduce a risk to health posed by the device or to remedy a violation of the FDCA that may present a risk to health; manufacturers and importers must keep records of recalls that they determine to be not reportable, in accordance with 21 CFR, Part 806.


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The FDA enforces these requirements by inspection and market surveillance. Failure to comply with applicable regulatory requirements can result in enforcement action by FDA, which may include, but is not limited to, the following sanctions:

 

 Issuance of Form 483 observations during a facilities inspection;

 Untitled letters or warning letters;

 Fines, injunctions and civil penalties;

 Consent Decree, which forces improvements in the quality management system through the use of the federal courts;

 Recall or seizure of our products;

 Operating restrictions, partial suspension or total shutdown of production;

 Refusing our request for 510(k) clearance or premarket approval of new products;

 Withdrawing 510(k) clearance or premarket approvals that are already granted; and

 Criminal prosecution.

 

We areThe Company is subject to unannounced establishment inspections by the FDA, as well as other regulatory agencies overseeing the implementation of and compliance with applicable state public health regulations. These inspections may include our suppliers’ facilities.

 

International

 

International sales of medical devices are subject to foreign government regulations, which vary substantially from country to country. In order to market our products in other countries, wethe Company must obtain regulatory approvals and comply with extensive safety and quality regulations in other countries.regulations. The time required to obtain approval by a foreign country may be longer or shorter than that required for FDA clearance or approval, and the requirements may differ. The European Union/European Economic Area, or EU/EEA, requires a CE conformity mark in order to market medical devices. The UK, due to Brexit, will also now require a separate clearance. Many other countries, such as Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, accept CE or FDA clearance or approval, although others, such as China, Brazil, Canada and Japan require separate regulatory filings.

 

In the EU/EEA, ourSensus’ devices are required to comply with the essential requirements of the EU Medical Devices Directive (93/42/EEC). Compliance with these requirements entitles usthe Company to affix the CE marking of conformity to our medical devices, without which they cannot be commercialized in the EU/EEA. To demonstrate compliance with the essential requirements and obtain the right to affix the CE marking of conformity wethe Company must undergo a conformity assessment procedure, which varies according to the type of medical device and its classification. Except for low risk medical devices (Class I), where the manufacturer can issue an EC Declaration of Conformity based on a self-assessment of the conformity of its products with the essential requirements of the Medical Devices Directive, a conformity assessment procedure requires the intervention of a Notified Body, which is an organization accredited by a Member State of the EU/EEA to conduct conformity assessments. The Notified Body would typically audit and examine the quality system for the manufacture, design and final inspection of our devices before issuing a certification demonstrating compliance with the essential requirements. Based on this certification we can draw up an EC Declaration of Conformity which allows us to affix the CE mark to our products.

 

Further, the advertising and promotion of ourSensus’ products in the EU/EEA is subject to the laws of individual EEA Member States implementing the EU Medical Devices Directive, Directive 2006/114/EC concerning misleading and comparative advertising, and Directive 2005/29/EC on unfair commercial practices, as well as other EU/EEA Member State laws governing the advertising and promotion of medical devices. These laws may limit or restrict the advertising and promotion of our products to the general public and may impose limitations on our promotional activities with healthcare professionals.

 

We haveThe Company has obtained approval to sell our products in Australia, Canada, China, Europe, China, Canada,India, Israel, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, and Mexico,Taiwan, and we areis currently seeking approval in several other countries.

 

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Sales and Marketing Commercial Compliance

 

Federal anti-kickback laws and regulations prohibit, among other things, persons from knowingly and willfully soliciting, receiving, offering or paying remuneration, directly or indirectly, in exchange for, or to induce either the referral of an individual, or the purchase, order or recommendation of, any good or service paid for under federal healthcare programs such as the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Possible sanctions for violation of these anti-kickback laws include monetary fines, civil and criminal penalties, exclusion from Medicare and Medicaid programs and forfeiture of amounts collected in violation of such prohibitions.

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In addition, federal false claims laws prohibit any person from knowingly presenting, or causing to be presented, a false claim for payment to the federal government, or knowingly making, or causing to be made, a false statement to get a false claim paid. Off-label promotion has been pursued as a violation of the federal false claims laws. Pursuant to FDA regulations, we can only market our products for cleared or approved uses. Although surgeons are permitted to use medical devices for indications other than those cleared or approved by FDA based on their medical judgment, we are prohibited from promoting products for such off-label uses. Additionally, the majority of states in which we market our products have similar anti-kickback, false claims, anti-fee splitting and self-referral laws, which may apply to items or services reimbursed by any third party payor, including commercial insurers, and violations may result in substantial civil and criminal penalties.

 

To enforce compliance with the federal laws, the U.S. Department of Justice, or DOJ, has increased its scrutiny of interactions between healthcare companies and healthcare providers which has led to an unprecedented level of investigations, prosecutions, convictions and settlements in the healthcare industry. Dealing with investigations can be time- and resource-consuming. Additionally, if a healthcare company settles an investigation with the DOJ or other law enforcement agencies, the company may be required to agree to additional compliance and reporting requirements as part of a consent decree or corporate integrity agreement.

 

The U.S. and foreign government regulators have increased regulation, enforcement, inspections and governmental investigations of the medical device industry, including increased U.S. government oversight and enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Whenever a governmental authority concludes that we are not in compliance with applicable laws or regulations, that authority can impose fines, delay or suspend regulatory clearances, institute proceedings to detain or seize our products, issue a recall, impose operating restrictions, enjoin future violations and assess civil penalties against us or our officers or employees and can recommend criminal prosecution. Moreover, governmental authorities can ban or request the recall, repair, replacement or refund of the cost of devices we distribute.

 

Additionally, the commercial compliance environment is continually evolving in the healthcare industry as some states, including California, Massachusetts and Vermont, mandate implementation of corporate compliance programs, along with the tracking and reporting of gifts, compensation and other remuneration to physicians. The Affordable Care Act also imposes reporting and disclosure requirements on device manufacturers for any “transfer of value” made or distributed to prescribers and other healthcare providers. Device manufacturers are also required to report and disclose any investment interests held by physicians and their family members during the preceding calendar year. Failure to submit required information may result in civil monetary penalties of up to an aggregate of $150,000 per year (and up to an aggregate of $1 million per year for “knowing failures”), for all payments, transfers of value or ownership or investment interests not reported in an annual submission. The shifting compliance environment and the need to build and maintain robust and expandable systems to comply in multiple jurisdictions with different compliance or reporting requirements increases the possibility that a healthcare company may run afoul of one or more of the requirements.

 

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Healthcare Fraud and Abuse

 

Healthcare fraud and abuse laws apply to ourSensus’ business when a customer submits a claim for an item or service that is reimbursed under Medicare, Medicaid or most other federally funded healthcare programs. The federal Anti-Kickback Statute prohibits unlawful inducements for the referral of business reimbursable under federally funded healthcare programs, such as remuneration provided to physicians to induce them to use certain tissue products or medical devices reimbursable by Medicare or Medicaid. The Anti-Kickback Statute is subject to evolving interpretations. For example, the government has enforced the Anti-Kickback Statute to reach large settlements with healthcare companies based on sham consultant arrangements with physicians. The majority of states also have anti-kickback laws which establish similar prohibitions that may apply to items or services reimbursed by any third party payor, including commercial insurers. Further, recently enacted amendments to the Affordable Care Act, among other things, amend the intent requirement of the federal anti-kickback and criminal healthcare fraud statutes. A person or entity no longer needs to have actual knowledge of this statute or specific intent to violate it. In addition, the Affordable Care Act provides that the government may assert that a claim including items or services resulting from a violation of the federal anti-kickback statute constitutes a false or fraudulent claim for purposes of the false claims statutes. If a governmental authority were to conclude that we are not in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, we and our officers and employees could be subject to severe criminal and civil penalties including, for example, exclusion from participation as a supplier of product to beneficiaries covered by Medicare or Medicaid. In addition to the Anti-Kickback Statute, the federal physician self-referral statute, commonly known as the Stark Law, prohibits physicians who have a financial relationship with an entity, including an investment, ownership or compensation relationship, from referring Medicare patients for designated health services, which include clinical pathology services, unless an exception applies. Similarly, entities may not bill Medicare or any other party for services furnished pursuant to a prohibited referral. Many states have their own self-referral laws as well, which in some cases apply to all third party payors, not just Medicare and Medicaid. If a governmental authority were to conclude that we are not in compliance with the Stark Law or state self-referral laws and regulations, our pathology laboratory business could be subject to severe financial consequences, including the obligation to refund amounts billed to third party payors in violation of such laws, civil penalties and potentially also exclusion from participation in government healthcare programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The Stark Law often is enforced through lawsuits brought under the Federal False Claims Act, violations of which trigger significant monetary penalties and treble damages.


Additionally, the civil False Claims Act prohibits knowingly presenting or causing the presentation of a false, fictitious or fraudulent claim for payment to the U.S. government. Actions under the False Claims Act may be brought by the Attorney General or as a qui tam action by a private individual in the name of the government. Violations of the False Claims Act can result in very significant monetary penalties and treble damages. The federal government is using the False Claims Act, and the accompanying threat of significant liability, in its investigations of healthcare providers and suppliers throughout the country for a wide variety of Medicare billing practices, and has obtained multi-million and multi-billion dollar settlements in addition to individual criminal convictions. Given the significant size of actual and potential settlements, it is expected that the government will continue to devote substantial resources to investigating healthcare providers’ and suppliers’ compliance with the healthcare reimbursement rules and fraud and abuse laws.

 

Health Information Privacy

 

The federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, or HIPAA, as amended by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009, or HITECH, and their respective implementing regulations, impose requirements on certain covered healthcare providers, health plans and healthcare clearinghouses, known as covered entities, as well as their business associates that perform services for them that involve individually identifiable health information. The HIPAA privacy and security regulations, including the expanded requirements under HITECH, establish comprehensive federal standards with respect to the use and disclosure of protected health information by covered entities and their business associates, in addition to setting standards to protect the confidentiality, integrity and security of protected health information.

 

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We have

The Company has implemented policies and procedures related to compliance with the HIPAA privacy and security regulations, as required by law. The privacy and security regulations establish a “floor” and do not supersede state laws that are more stringent. Therefore, we are required to comply with both federal privacy and security regulations and varying state privacy and security laws. In addition, for healthcare data transfers from other countries relating to citizens of those countries, wethe Company must comply with the laws of those other countries. The federal privacy regulations restrict ourthe ability to use or disclose patient identifiable laboratory data, without patient authorization, for purposes other than payment, treatment or healthcare operations (as defined by HIPAA), except for disclosures for various public policy purposes and other permitted purposes outlined in the privacy regulations. HIPAA, as amended by HITECH, provides for significant fines and other penalties for wrongful use or disclosure of protected health information in violation of the privacy and security regulations, including potential civil and criminal fines and penalties. If we dothe Company does not comply with existing or new laws and regulations related to protecting the privacy and security of health information, weit could be subject to monetary fines, civil penalties or criminal sanctions. In addition, other federal and state laws that protect the privacy and security of patient information may be subject to enforcement and interpretations by various governmental authorities and courts resulting in complex compliance issues. For example, weThe Company could incur damages under state laws pursuant to an action brought by a private party for the wrongful use or disclosure of confidential health information or other private personal information. If wethe Company were to experience a breach of protected health information, weit could be subject to significant adverse publicity in addition to possible enforcement sanctions and civil damages lawsuits. Finally, wethe Company may be required to incur additional costs related to ongoing HIPAA compliance as may be necessary to address evolving interpretations and enforcement of HIPAA and other health information privacy and security laws, the enactment of new laws or regulations, emerging cybersecurity threats and other factors.


Research and Development

 

Research and development costs relaterelated to our products under development and quality and regulatory costs and are expensed as incurred. DuringFor the years ended December 31, 20182020 and 2017, we2019, the Company incurred research and development expense of approximately $6.3$4.2 million and $5.5$6.4 million, respectively. Most of the increase in R&D spending in 20182019 was related to the final development and production ramp-up of Sculptura™, a device for intra-operativemodulated robotic brachytherapy radiation oncology system that provides targeted directional anisotropic radiation therapy (IORT) for the treatment of breast(ART) and other cancers,brachytherapy, for which we filed a 510(k) application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in December 2017.2017 and received FDA clearance in February 2019.

 

Employees and Human Capital

 

As ofAt December 31, 2018, we2020, Sensus had 4842 employees, including 4538 in the U.S. and threefour in Israel. None of ourthe Company’s employees are represented by a labor union or covered by a collective bargaining agreement. We consider our relationship

The Company believes that its success depends on the ability to attract, develop and retain key personnel. It also believes that the skills, experience and industry knowledge of its key employees significantly benefits its operations and performance. The Company believes that it offers competitive compensation and other means of attracting and retaining key personnel.

Employee health and safety in the workplace is one of the Company’s core values. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored for the Company the importance of keeping employees safe and healthy. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company has taken actions aligned with ourthe World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in an effort to protect the Company’s workforce so they can more safely and effectively perform their work. These actions include shutting down its headquarters for some months during 2020, providing facemasks to all employees, and allowing employees to be good.work from home.

 

WebsiteEmployee levels are managed to align with the pace of business and management believes it has sufficient human capital to operate its business successfully.

 

Our filingsAvailable Information

Sensus files annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and all amendments to these reports and other information with the SEC. Sensus makes available free-of-charge, on or through its website at http://www.sensushealthcare.com, the Company’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, proxy statements and all amendments to those filings, as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with or furnished to the SEC are available free of charge through our websitewww.sensushealthcare.com. The information on ourthe Company’s website is not incorporated by reference intoin this report.Annual Report on Form 10-K. Reports, proxy statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC, including Sensus’ filings, are also available to the public from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

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Item 1A.RISK FACTORS

 

Item 1A.RISK FACTORS

An investment in ourSensus’ common stock contains a high degree of risk. YouAn investor should consider carefully the risks and uncertainties described below before making an investment decision. OurSensus’ business could be harmed if any of these risks, as well as other risks not currently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial, could materialize. The trading price of ourSensus’ common stock could decline due to the occurrence of any of these risks, and you may lose all or part of your investment. In assessing the risks described below, you should also refer to the other information contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including our consolidated financial statements and the related notes and schedules, and other filings with the SEC. This Annual Report on Form 10-K also contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those discussed in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.risks. These risks and uncertainties include the following:

 

Risks Related to our Business

 

We have a history of net losses. If we do not achieve profitability, our financial condition and the value of our common stock could suffer.

We have a history of net losses. Our historical losses from inception through December 31, 2018 totaled approximately $13.5 million. If our revenue grows more slowly than currently anticipated, or if operating expenses are higher than expected, we may be unable to achieve profitability, our financial condition will suffer and the value of our common stock could decline. Even if we are successful increasing our sales, we may incur losses in the foreseeable future as we continue to research and develop and seek regulatory approvals for our products. If sales revenue from any of our currently cleared products or any additional products that receive marketing clearance from the FDA or approval from other regulatory authorities in the future is insufficient, or if our product development is delayed, we may be unable to achieve profitability. Furthermore, even if we are able to achieve profitability, we may be unable to sustain or increase such profitability on a quarterly or annual basis, which would significantly reduce the value of our common stock.


If third-party payors do not provide coverage and adequate reimbursement for the use of our products, it is unlikely that our products will be widely used, and our revenue will be negatively impacted.

 

In the U.S., the commercial success of ourSensus’ existing products and any future products will depend, in part, on the extent to which governmental payors at the federal and state levels, including Medicare and Medicaid, private health insurers and other third-party payors provide coverage for and establish adequate reimbursement levels for procedures using our products. The existence of coverage and adequate reimbursement for our products and related procedures by government and private payors is critical to market acceptance of our existing and futurethese products. Neither hospitals nor physicians are likely to use ourSensus’ products if they do not receive adequate reimbursement payments for the procedures using ourthese products.

 

Some private payors in the U.S. may base their reimbursement policies on the coverage decisions determined by the Center of Medicare and Medical Services, or CMS, which administers the Medicare program and works in partnership with state governmentgovernments to administer the Medicaid program. Others may adopt different coverage or reimbursement policies for procedures performed using ourSensus’ products, while some governmental programs, such as Medicaid, have reimbursement policies that vary from state to state, some of which may not pay for our products in an amount that supports ourthe selling price of Sensus’ products, if at all. A Medicare national or local coverage decision denying coverage for any of the procedures performed with ourusing the Company’s products could result in private and other third-party payors also denying coverage. Medicare (part(Part B) and a number of private insurers in the U.S. currently cover and pay for both non-melanoma skin cancer and keloid treatments using the SRT-100. A withdrawal, or even contemplation of a withdrawal, by CMS, Medicaid or private payors of reimbursements, or any other unfavorable coverage or reimbursement decisions by government programs or private payors, could have a material adverse effect on ourthe Company’s business.

 

Reimbursement systems in international markets vary significantly by country and by region within some countries, and reimbursement approvals must be obtained on a country-by-country basis. In many international markets, a product must be approved for reimbursement before it can be cleared for sale in that country. Further, many international markets have government-managed healthcare systems that control reimbursement for new devices and procedures. In most markets there are private insurance systems as well as government-managed systems. OurSensus’ products may not be considered cost-effective by international third-party payors or governments managing healthcare systems. Furthermore, reimbursement may not be available or, if available, third-party payors’ reimbursement policies may adversely affect ourthe Company’s ability to sell our products profitably. If sufficient coverage and reimbursement are not available for our current or futureSensus’ products, in either the U.S. or internationally, the demand for ourthese products and, consequently, ourthe Company’s revenues will be adversely affected.

 

Our business, results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected by the effects of widespread public health epidemics, including COVID-19, that are beyond our control.

Any outbreaks of contagious diseases, public health epidemics and other adverse public health developments in countries where we, our customers, or our suppliers operate could have a material and adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our sales as social distancing and related concerns forced physicians to temporarily close their practices in 2020 and is expected to continue to adversely impact our business, and the nature and extent of the impact is highly uncertain and beyond our control. Uncertain factors relating to COVID-19 include the duration, spread and severity of the virus, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our customers, vendors and suppliers, and the actions or perception of actions that may be taken to contain or treat its impact, including declarations of states of emergency, business closures, manufacturing restrictions and a prolonged period of travel, commercial and/or other similar restrictions and limitations.

As a result of COVID-19 and the measures designed to contain its spread, our sales have been, and are expected to continue to be negatively impacted as a result of disruption in demand, which could have a material and adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. Similarly, our suppliers may not have the materials, capacity, or capability to manufacture our products according to our schedule and specifications. If our suppliers’ operations are impacted, we may need to seek alternate suppliers, which may be more expensive, may not be available, or may result in delays in shipments to us and subsequently to our customers, each of which would affect our results of operations. The duration of the related financial impact to us, cannot be estimated at this time. Should such disruption continue for an extended period of time, the impact could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

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If our essential employees who are unable to telework become ill or otherwise incapacitated, our operations may be adversely impacted.

Consistent with rapidly changing federal, state and local governmental orders and recommendations, we have implemented informal telework policies for appropriate categories of our employees. Employees that are unable to telework continue to work at our facilities, and we have implemented appropriate safety measures, including social distancing, face covering mandates, temperature checking, and increased sanitation standards in an attempt to maintain the health and safety of our workforce. We are following guidance from the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) regarding suspension of nonessential travel, self-isolation recommendations for employees returning from certain geographic areas, confirmed reports of any COVID-19 diagnosis among our employees, and the return of such employees to our workplace. Pursuant to updated guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, we are engaging in limited and appropriate inquiries of employees regarding potential COVID-19 exposure, based on the direct threat that such exposure may present to our workforce. We continue to address other unique situations that arise among our workforce due to the COVID-19 pandemic on a case-by-case basis. While we believe that we have taken appropriate measures to ensure the health and wellbeing of our employees, there can be no assurances that our measures will be sufficient to protect our employees in our workplace or that they may not otherwise be exposed to COVID-19 outside of our workplace. If a number of our essential employees become ill, incapacitated or are otherwise unable to continue working during the current or any future epidemic, our operations may be adversely impacted.

Substantially all of ourSensus’ revenue is generated from the sale of ourthe SRT-100 and related products, and any decline in the sales of these products or failure to gain market acceptance of these products will negatively impact ourthe Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

We haveThe Company is focused heavily on the development and commercialization of a limited number of products for the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer and other skin conditions with superficial radiotherapy. From ourthe Company’s inception in 2010 through December 31, 2018, substantially all of our2020, revenue has primarily been derived from sales of ourthe SRT-100 product line and related services and ancillary products. Although we intend to introduceSensus has introduced new products, we expectthe Company expects most of our 2019 revenue in 2021 to be derived from or related to sales of ourthe SRT-100 product line. If we are unable to achieve and maintain significantly greater market acceptance of superficial radiotherapy for treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer and other skin conditions, or if we do not achieve sustained positive cash flow, then we will be severely constrained in our ability to fund our operations. In addition, if we are unable to market our SRT-100 product line and ancillary products as a result of a quality problem, shortage of components required for assembly, failure to maintain or obtain regulatory approvals, unexpected or serious complications or other unforeseen negative effects related to the SRT-100 product line and ancillary products, we would lose our only source of revenue, and our business, financial condition and results of operations will be adversely affected.

 

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We may be unable to manufacture our products in quantities sufficient to meet existing demand levels, which would hinder our ability to effectively commercialize our products and increase revenues.

The manufacture of medical devices requires significant expertise and capital investment, including the development of advanced manufacturing techniques and process controls, from us and our key suppliers, to scale up the production process to manufacture sufficient quantities at high volume and with satisfactory production yields. Manufacturers of medical devices often encounter difficulties in production, particularly when scaling up initial production. These problems include difficulties with production costs and yields, quality control and assurance, and shortages of qualified personnel, as well as compliance with strictly enforced federal, state and foreign regulations. In July 2010, we entered into a manufacturing agreement with an unrelated third party for the manufacturing and production of the SRT-100 in accordance with our specifications. We continue to do business with the manufacturer pursuant to this agreement, although we or the manufacturer may terminate the agreement upon 90 days’ written notice or upon at least 60 days’ notice prior to the end of each additional one-year renewal period. As discussed elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we are in the process of adding another contract manufacturer and are exploring the possibility of bringing certain manufacturing capabilities in-house. However, if eventually implemented, our plan to bring the manufacturing function in-house may not be successful and we may be unable to maintain a relationship with our current manufacturer or establish a relationship with another manufacturer on favorable terms, if at all.

Consequently, we may be able to continue to efficiently manufacture our products in sufficient quantities to meet projected demand or to establish sufficient worldwide inventory to fully support our distribution network. Any of these results could cause us to be unable to effectively commercialize our products or increase revenue, adversely affecting our business, financial condition, results of operations and the value of our common stock.

We haveSensus has a single preferred supplier for the x-ray tubes and other major components used in ourthe Company’s products and the loss of this preferred supplier could adversely affect us.the Company.

 

We haveSensus has a single preferred supplier for the x-ray tubes and other major components used in ourthe Company’s products. Although other suppliers exist in the market, we believethe Company believes that our preferred supplier’s products are of a superior quality. The loss of thesethe preferred suppliers,supplier, or theirthe inability to supply usthe Company or our third party manufacturer with adequate components could hinder ourthe Company’s ability to effectively produce ourthe Company’s products to meet existing demand levels, especially if weSensus were unable to timely procure them from other suppliers in the market, which could adversely affect ourthe Company’s ability to commercialize our products and increase our revenues.

 

We may be unable to retain and develop our U.S. sales force and non-U.S. distributors, which would adversely affect our ability to meet our revenue targets and other goals.

As we launch products, increase current sales efforts and expand into new geographic areas, we will need to retain, grow and develop our direct sales personnel, distributors and agents. There is significant competition for sales personnel experienced in relevant medical device sales. In addition, the training process is lengthy because it requires significant education for new sales representatives to achieve an acceptable level of clinical competency with our products. Upon completion of training, sales representatives typically require lead time in the field to develop or expand their network of accounts and achieve the productivity levels we expect them to reach in any individual territory. If we are unable to attract, motivate, develop, and retain a sufficient number of qualified sales personnel, or if the sales representatives do not achieve the productivity levels expected, our revenue will not grow as expected, and our financial performance will suffer.

In addition, we may not succeed in entering into and maintaining productive arrangements with an adequate number of distributors outside of the U.S. that are sufficiently committed to selling our products in international markets. The establishment and maintenance of a distribution network is expensive and time consuming. Even if we engage and maintain suitable relationships with an adequate number of distributors, they may not generate revenue as quickly as we expect them to, commit the necessary resources to effectively market and sell our products, or ultimately succeed in selling our products. Moreover, if our sales force and distributors are unable to attract and retain new customers, we may be unable to achieve our expected growth, and our business could suffer. Furthermore, some of our distributors may market or sell the products of our competitors. In these cases, the competitors may have the ability to influence the products that our distributors choose to market and sell, for example, by offering higher commission payments, or by convincing the distributors to terminate their relationships with us, carry fewer of our products or reduce their sales and marketing efforts for our products. Any of the foregoing would hinder our ability to meet our revenue targets and other goals.


The future worldwide demand for our current products and our future products is uncertain. Our current products and our future products may not be accepted by hospitals, physicians or patients, and may not become commercially successful.

Physicians and hospitals may not perceive the benefits of our products and may be reluctant or unwilling to adopt our products as a treatment option, particularly in light of existing treatment options, such as Mohs surgery or high dose rate brachytherapy. Additionally, physicians and hospitals may not be aware of the significant advances in technology associated with superficial radiation therapy compared to older technology that was previously used with orthovoltage. While we believe that our products are an efficient and less invasive alternative to other treatments of non-melanoma skin cancer and other skin conditions, physicians who are accustomed to using other modalities to treat patients with either non-melanoma skin cancer, keloids or other skin conditions may be reluctant to adopt broad use of our superficial radiotherapy products.

We must grow markets for our products through physician education and awareness programs. Publication in peer-reviewed medical journals of results from studies using our products will be an important consideration in their adoption by physicians and in reimbursement decisions of third-party payors. The process of publication in leading medical journals is subject to a peer-review process. Peer reviewers may not consider the results of studies of our products and any future products sufficiently novel or worthy of publication. Failure to have studies of our products published in peer reviewed journals may adversely affect adoption of our products.

Educating physicians and hospitals on the benefits of our products and advancements in superficial radiation technology requires a significant commitment by our marketing team and sales organization. Our products may not become widely accepted by physicians and hospitals. If we are unable to educate physicians and hospitals about the advantages of our products, do not achieve significantly greater market acceptance of our products, do not gain momentum in our sales activities, or fail to significantly grow our market share, we will be unable to grow our revenue, and our business and financial condition will be adversely affected.

We are in a highly competitive market segment, which is subject to rapid technological change. If our competitors are able to develop and market products that are more effective, less costly, easier to use or otherwise more attractive than any of our products, our business will be adversely impacted.

The medical device industry is highly competitive and subject to technological change. In the arena for technology and products for use in the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer and other skin conditions, we have three primary competitors, one of which operates in the superficial radiotherapy space largely in the European market, and the other two of which operate in the brachytherapy space in both the U.S. and internationally. While we believe our SRT-100 and related products currently have certain competitive advantages over the products offered by these competitors, our success depends, in part, upon our ability to maintain this competitive position. If these competitors improve their existing products, develop new products, or expand their operations, we may be unable to maintain our competitive advantages over these competitors.

Furthermore, new competitors, including companies larger than us, may enter the market in the future and may offer products with similar or alternative functionalities. These companies may enjoy several advantages relative to us, including:

greater financial and human resources for product development, sales and marketing;

greater name recognition;

long-established relationships with physicians and hospitals;

the ability to offer rebates or bundle multiple product offerings to offer greater discounts or incentives;

more established distribution channels and sales and marketing capabilities; and

greater experience in and resources for conducting research and development, clinical studies, manufacturing, preparing regulatory submissions, obtaining regulatory clearance or approval for products and marketing cleared products.


Hospitals, physicians and investors may not view our products as competitive with other products that are marketed and sold by new competitors, including much larger and more established companies. Our competitors may develop and patent processes or products earlier than we do, obtain regulatory clearance or approvals for competing products more rapidly than us or develop more effective, more convenient or less expensive products or technologies that render our technology or products obsolete or less competitive. If our existing or new competitors are more successful than us in any of these matters, our business may be harmed.

OurCompany’s customers are concentrated in the U.S. and China (including one U.S. customer accounting for a significant portion of our sales), and economic difficulties or changes in the purchasing policies or patterns of ourthe Company’s customers in these countries could have a significant impact on ourfuture business and operating results.

 

Substantially allMost of our 2018 and 2017the Company’s sales werehave been made to customers located in the U.S., however (91% and 93% in previousthe years significant sales were made to customers located in China.ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively). For the years ended December 31, 20182020 and 2017,2019, approximately 1%9% and 2%3%, respectively, of our product sales were to Chinese customers with substantially the remainder of our salesand approximately 0% and 4%, respectively, were to customers in the U.S.Israeli customers. Additionally, a single customer in the U.S. accounted for approximately 71%39% and 59%68% of revenues for the years ended December 31, 20182020 and 2017,2019, respectively. Because of ourthese geographic and customer concentrations, our revenue could fluctuate significantly due to changes in economic conditions, the use of competitive products, or the loss of, reduction of business with, or less favorable terms within,with, these countries or this customer. A reduction or delay in orders for ourthe Company’s products from these countries and this customer could materially harm our business and results of operations.operations, including any adverse impact of the coronavirus epidemic

 

Our future success depends on our ability to develop, receive regulatory approval for, and introduce new products or product enhancements that will be accepted by the market in a timely manner, and if we do not do so, our results of operations will suffer.

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It is important to our business that we continue to build a pipeline of product offerings for the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer and other skin conditions to remain competitive. Consequently, our success will depend in part on our ability to develop and introduce new products. However, we may be unable to successfully maintain our regulatory clearance for existing products, or develop, obtain and maintain regulatory clearance or approval for product enhancements, or new products, or these products may not be accepted by physicians or the payors who financially support many of the procedures performed with our products.

The success of any new product offering or enhancement to an existing product will depend on several factors, including our ability to:

identify and anticipate physician and patient needs properly;

develop and introduce new products or product enhancements in a timely manner;

avoid infringing the intellectual property rights of third parties;
demonstrate the safety and efficacy of new products with data;

obtain the necessary regulatory approvals for new products or product enhancements;

comply fully with U.S. Food and Drug Administration and applicable foreign government agencies’ regulations on marketing of new devices or modified products;

provide adequate training to potential users of our products; and

receive coverage and adequate reimbursement for procedures performed with our products.

If we do not develop new products or product enhancements and obtain regulatory approval in time to meet market demand, if there is insufficient demand for these products or enhancements, or if competitors introduce new products with enhanced functionalities that are superior to those of ours, then our results of operations will suffer.

Our products may become obsolete prior to the end of their anticipated useful lives, and we may be required to dispose of existing inventory or write off the value or accelerate the depreciation of these assets, each which would materially and adversely impact our results of operations.

We focus on continual product innovation and product improvement. While we believe this provides a competitive edge, it also creates a risk that our products will become obsolete prior to the end of their anticipated useful lives. If we introduce new products or next-generation products prior to the end of the useful life of a prior generation, we may be required to dispose of existing inventory, or write off the value of these assets, each of which would materially and adversely impact our results of operations.


Our success is dependent in large part on our being an early re-entrant into the market for our proprietary superficial radiotherapy systems, and if one or more competitors join us in the market, our marketing efforts and ability to compete would be materially and adversely affected.

Our success is dependent in large part on our being an early re-entrant into the market for our proprietary superficial radiotherapy systems. If one or more competitors join us in the market, the increased competition would require us to devote substantial additional resources to our marketing efforts, and our ability to compete may be severely impaired.

Our international operations subject us to certain operating risks, which could adversely impact our results of operations and financial condition.

The sale and shipment of our products across international borders, as well as the purchase of components from international sources, subjects us to U.S. and foreign governmental trade, import and export, and customs regulations and laws. Compliance with these regulations and laws is costly and exposes us to penalties for non-compliance. Other laws and regulations that can significantly impact us include various anti-bribery laws, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and anti-boycott laws, as well as export control laws. Any failure to comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations could impact us in a variety of ways that include, but are not limited to, significant criminal, civil and administrative penalties, including imprisonment of individuals, fines and penalties, denial of export privileges, seizure of shipments, restrictions on certain business activities and exclusion or debarment from government contracting. Also, the failure to comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations could result in the disruption of our shipping and sales activities. Any of the foregoing would adversely impact our results of operations and financial condition.

Our international operations and our international distributors expose us to risks inherent in operating in foreign jurisdictions. These risks include, without limitation:

difficulties in enforcing or defending intellectual property rights;

pricing pressure that we may experience internationally;

a shortage of high-quality sales people and distributors;

third-party reimbursement policies that may require some of the patients who are treated with our products to directly absorb medical costs or that may necessitate the reduction of the selling prices of our products;

disadvantage to competition with established business and customer relationships;

the imposition of additional U.S. and foreign governmental controls or regulations;

economic instability;
changes in duties and tariffs, license obligations and other non-tariff barriers to trade;

the imposition of restrictions on the activities of foreign agents, representatives and distributors;

potentially adverse tax consequences;

laws and business practices favoring local companies;

difficulties in maintaining consistency with our internal guidelines;

the imposition of costly and lengthy new export licensing requirements;

the imposition of U.S. or international sanctions against a country, company, person or entity with whom we do business that would restrict or prohibit continued business with the sanctioned country, company, person or entity; and

the imposition of new trade restrictions.

If any of these events or circumstances were to occur, our sales in foreign countries would be harmed and our results of operations would suffer.


Our U.S. business could be adversely affected by changes in international trade regulation.

Both the Trump Administration and certain members of the U.S. Congress have indicated that they may seek to impose importation tariffs on products from certain countries such as China and Mexico or to impose additional taxes on imported goods generally. Certain countries have publicly stated that they would respond in-kind to any such action by the U.S. The Trump Administration recently imposed tariffs on solar panels and washing machines. Any future escalation of protectionist trade measures could increase the prices of products, components and supplies that we source internationally, as well as adversely affect our ability to sell our products in foreign markets. In addition, the Trump Administration has appointed and employed many new public officials into positions of authority in the U.S. Federal government dealing with the healthcare industries that may potentially have a negative impact on the prices and the regulatory pathways for certain healthcare products such as those developed, marketed and sold by us. Such changes in the regulatory pathways could adversely affect and or delay our ability to market and sell our products in the U.S. and internationally.

OurCompany’s operating results may vary significantly from quarter to quarter, which may negatively impact the value of ourits securities.

 

Our quarterlyQuarterly revenues and results of operations may fluctuate due to the following reasons, among others:

 

 physician and hospital acceptance of our products;

 the timing, expense and results of research and development activities, and obtaining future regulatory approvals;

 fluctuations in expenses associated with expanding operations;

 the introduction of new products and technologies by competitors;

 sales representatives’ productivity;

 supplier, manufacturing or quality problems with products;

 the timing of stocking orders from distributors;

 changes in our pricing policies or in the pricing policies of competitors or suppliers; and

 changes in third-party payors’ reimbursement policies.

 

Because of these and other related or similar factors, it is likely that in some future period ourthe Company’s operating results will not meet expectations. Failure to meet or exceed analyst expectations could cause a decrease in the trading price of ourthe Sensus’ securities.

 

We may be unable to attract and retain highly qualified personnel, which could adversely and materially affect our competitive position.

Our future success depends on our ability to attract and retain our executive officers and other key employees. We may be unable to attract or retain qualified management and other key personnel in the future due to the intense competition for qualified personnel among companies in the medical device business and related industries, particularly in the South Florida area where we are headquartered. The medical device industry has experienced a high rate of turnover of management personnel in recent years. Consequently, we could have difficulty attracting or retaining experienced personnel and may be required to spend significant time and expend significant financial resources in our employee recruitment and retention efforts. Many of the other medical device companies with which we compete for qualified personnel have greater financial and other resources and risk profiles different from ours. They also may provide more diverse opportunities and better chances for career advancement. Some of these characteristics may be more appealing to high quality candidates than that which we may offer. If we are unable to attract and retain the necessary personnel to accomplish our business objectives, we may have difficulty implementing our business strategy and achieving our business objectives.

Product liability claims could damage our reputation and adversely affect our business.

The design, manufacture and marketing of medical devices each carry an inherent risk of product liability claims and other damage claims. In addition to the exposure we may have for defective products, physicians may misuse our products or use improper techniques, regardless of how well trained, potentially leading to injury and an increased risk of product liability. A product liability or other damages claim, product recall or product misuse could require us to spend significant time and money in litigation, regardless of the ultimate outcome, or to pay significant damages and could seriously harm our business.


We maintain liability insurance coverage that management believes to be reasonable based on our business and operations; however, our insurance may not be sufficient to cover all claims made against us. Our insurance policies generally must be renewed on an annual basis. We may be unable to maintain or increase insurance on acceptable terms or at reasonable costs. A successful claim brought against us in excess, or outside of, our insurance coverage could seriously harm our financial condition or results of operations.

WeSensus may be required to obtain additional funds in the future, and these funds may not be available on acceptable terms or at all.

 

OurSensus’ operations have consumed substantial amounts of cash since inception, and we anticipate that our expenses will increase as we continue to grow our business. Weinception. Sensus may need to seek additional capital, inas the future. Our growth will depend, in part, on our ability to develop variations of the SRT-100 and other products, and related technology complementary to our products. Our existing financial resources including our existing revolving line of credit, may not allow usthe Company to conduct all of the activities that we believe would be beneficial for our future growth.

 

WeThe Company may need to seek funds in the future. OurThe Company’s existing revolving line of credit restricts ourthe ability to incur certain indebtedness or permit certain encumbrances on our assets without the prior written consent of the lender. If we areSensus is unable to raise funds on favorable terms, or at all, wethe Company may not be able to support our commercialization efforts, or increase our research and development activities, or meet our debt and other contractual obligations, and the growth of our business may be negatively impacted. As a result, weSensus may be unable to compete effectively.

 

OurThe Company’s cash requirements in the future may be significantly different from our current estimates and depend on many factors, including:

 

 the results of commercialization efforts for products;

 the need for additional capital to fund development programs;

 the costs involved in obtaining and enforcing patents or any litigation by third parties regarding intellectual property;

 the establishment of high-volume manufacturing and increased sales, marketing and distribution capabilities; and

 success in entering into collaborative relationships with other parties.

 

We may be unable to raise funds on favorable terms, or at all, and either case would materially and adversely affect our ability to implement our strategy and meet our goals.

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To the extent that we raiseSensus raises additional capital through the sale of equity or convertible debt securities, stockholders’the ownership interestinterests of the existing stockholders will be diluted. Moreover, the terms of newly issued securities may include liquidation or other preferences that adversely affect common stockholders’ rights. Debt financing, if available, may involve agreements that include covenants limiting or restricting our ability to take specific actions such as incurring additional debt, making capital expenditures or declaring distributions or dividends. If we raiseSensus raises additional funds through collaboration and licensing arrangements with third parties, wethe Company may have to relinquish valuable rights to our technologies, or products or grant licenses on terms that are not favorable to us.favorable. Any of these events could adversely affect ourthe ability to declare dividends on ourthe Company’s common stock and to achieve ourfuture product development and commercialization goals and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

Our revolving credit facility imposes substantial restrictions on us, some of which could hinder our ability to conduct our operations effectively or otherwise in accordance with our business plan.

Our revolving credit facility contains a number of negative covenants that require us to seek the lender’s prior written consent in order to conduct certain activities. For example, we may not, without the prior written consent of the lender:

Sell or otherwise transfer all or any part of our business or property, except for transfers in the ordinary course of business or as otherwise permitted by the facility agreement;

Change the nature of our business, liquidate or dissolve, undergo a change in management;


Add any new offices or business locations, including warehouses;

Change our jurisdiction of organization, our organizational structure or type, our legal name or any organizational number assigned to us;

Merge or consolidate with any other person or entity or acquire all or substantially all of the capital stock or property of another person or entity;

Create, incur or be liable for any indebtedness other than as permitted by the facility agreement;

Create, incur, or suffer any lien on any of our property (including receivables) other than as permitted by the facility agreement;

Maintain any operating or deposit or security accounts other than with the lender or any of its affiliates;

Pay any dividends or make any distribution or payment or redeem, retire or purchase any capital stock, except that we may pay dividends solely in common stock; or

Directly or indirectly make any investment, including, without limitation, by the formation of any subsidiary, other than as permitted by the facility agreement.

In the event we wish to conduct any of the foregoing activities and the lender refuses to provide its prior written consent, our ability to conduct our operations effectively and in accordance with our business plan could be materially and adversely affected.

If we fail to properly manage our anticipated growth, our business could suffer.

Our strategy involves substantial growth. If we experience periods of rapid growth and expansion, our limited personnel, operational infrastructure and other resources could be significantly strained. In particular, the possible internalization of manufacturing, and continued expansion of our direct sales force in the U.S. will require significant management, financial and other supporting resources. In addition, in order to manage expanding operations, we will need to continue to improve our operational and management controls, reporting and information technology systems and financial internal control procedures. If we are unable to manage our growth effectively, it may be difficult for us to execute our business strategy and our operating results and business could suffer. Any failure by us to manage our growth effectively could have an adverse effect on our ability to achieve our goals. To achieve our revenue goals, we must successfully increase production output to meet projected customer demand. We may be unable to increase output on the timeline anticipated, if at all. Also, we may in the future experience difficulties with production yields and quality control, component supply, and shortages of qualified personnel, among other problems. These problems could result in delays in product availability and increases in expenses. Any delay or increased expense could adversely affect our ability to increase revenues.

Cost-containment efforts of our customers, purchasing groups and governmental organizations could have a material adverse effect on our sales and profitability.

In an effort to reduce costs, many hospitals or physicians within the U.S. and abroad are members of group purchasing organizations and integrated delivery networks. Group purchasing organizations and integrated delivery networks negotiate pricing arrangements with medical device companies and distributors and offer the negotiated prices to affiliated hospitals, physicians and other members. Group purchasing organizations and integrated delivery networks typically award contracts on a category-by-category basis through a competitive bidding process. Bids are generally solicited from multiple providers with the intention of driving down pricing or reducing the number of vendors. Due to the highly competitive nature of the group purchasing organizations and integrated delivery networks contracting processes, we may be unable to obtain or maintain contract positions with major group purchasing organizations and integrated delivery networks. Furthermore, the increasing leverage of organized buying groups may reduce market prices for our products, thereby reducing our profitability.

While having a contract with a group purchasing organizations or integrated delivery networks for a given product category can facilitate sales to members of that group purchasing organizations or integrated delivery networks, expected sales levels may not be achieved, as sales are typically made pursuant to purchase orders. Even when a provider is the sole contracted supplier of a group purchasing organization or integrated delivery network for a certain product category, members of the group purchasing organization or integrated delivery network generally are free to purchase from other suppliers. Furthermore, group purchasing organizations and integrated delivery networks contracts typically are terminable without cause by the group purchasing organizations or integrated delivery networks upon 60 to 90 days’ notice. Accordingly, even if we obtain contracts with any group purchasing organizations or integrated delivery networks, the members of these groups may choose to purchase from our competitors due to the price or quality offered by competitors, which could result in a decline in our sales and profitability.


We depend on information technology systems to operate our business and a cyber-attack or other breach of these systems could have a material adverse effect on our business.

We rely on information technology systems to process, transmit and store electronic information in our day-to-day operations. Our information technology systems could be vulnerable to a cyber-attack, malicious intrusion, breakdown, destruction, loss of data privacy or other significant disruption. Any successful attacks could result in the theft of intellectual property or other misappropriation of assets, or otherwise compromise our confidential or proprietary information or disrupt our operations. Cyber-attacks are becoming more sophisticated and frequent, and our systems could be the target of malware and other cyber-attacks. We have invested in our systems and the protection of our data to reduce the risk of an intrusion or interruption, and we monitor our systems on an ongoing basis for any current or potential threats.

However, these measures and efforts may not prevent interruptions or breakdowns, and we may otherwise fail to maintain or protect our information technology systems and data integrity effectively. Furthermore, we may fail to anticipate, plan for or manage significant disruptions to our systems. If any of the foregoing were to occur, our competitive position could be harmed, we could lose existing customers, have difficulty preventing, detecting and controlling fraud, have disputes with customers, specialist physicians and other healthcare professionals, have regulatory sanctions or penalties imposed, incur expenses or lose revenues as a result of a data breach or theft of intellectual property or suffer other adverse consequences, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.

Consolidation in the healthcare industry could adversely affect ourthe Company’s future revenues and operating income.

 

The medical technology industry has experienced a significant amount of consolidation, resulting in companies with greater market presence. Health care systems and other health care companies are also consolidating, resulting in greater purchasing power for thesethe combined companies. As a result, the disruption in the healthcare industry caused by consolidation may lead to further competition among medical device suppliers to provide goods and services, which could adversely affect ourthe Company’s future revenues and operating income.

 

We may engage in acquisitions, mergers, strategic alliances, and joint ventures that could result in final results that are different than expected.

In the normal course of business, we engage in discussions relating to possible acquisitions, equity investments, mergers, strategic alliances, and joint ventures. Such transactions are accompanied by a number of risks, including the use of significant amounts of cash, potentially dilutive issuances of equity securities, incurrence of debt on potentially unfavorable terms as well as impairment expenses related to goodwill and amortization expenses related to other intangible assets, the possibility that we may pay too much cash or issue too many of our shares as the purchase price for an acquisition relative to the economic benefits that we ultimately derive from such acquisition, and various potential difficulties involved in integrating acquired businesses into our operations.

If we do not realize the expected benefits of such transactions, our financial position, results of operations, cash flows and stock price could be negatively impacted.

Risks Related to our Regulatory Environment

 

We areSensus is subject to various federal, state and foreign healthcare laws and regulations, and a finding of failure to comply with these laws and regulations could have a material adverse effect on ourits business.

 

OurSensus’ operations are, and will continue to be, directly and indirectly affected by various federal, state and foreign healthcare laws, including, but not limited to, those described below.

 

 Federal Anti-Kickback Statute (42 U.S. Code §1320a-7b), which prohibits any person or entity from knowingly and willfully offering, paying, soliciting or receiving any remuneration, directly or indirectly, in cash or in kind, in return for or to induce the referring, ordering, leasing, purchasing or arranging for or recommending the referring, ordering, purchasing or leasing of any good, facility, item or service, for which payment may be made, in whole or in part, under federal healthcare programs, such as the Medicare and Medicaid programs.


 Federal “Sunshine” (42 U.S. Code §1320a-7h) law, which requires us to track and report annually to CMS information related to certain payments and other “transfers of value” provided to physicians (defined to include doctors, dentists, optometrists, podiatrists and chiropractors) and teaching hospitals and to report annually to CMS ownership and investment interests held by physicians, and their immediate family members. We are also subject to similar foreign “sunshine” laws or codes of conduct, which vary country by country.

 Federal civil and criminal false claims laws and civil monetary penalty laws, which prohibit, among other things, persons or entities from knowingly presenting, or causing to be presented, a false or fraudulent claim to, or the knowing use of false records or statements to obtain payment from, or approval by, the federal government. Suits filed under the False Claims Act, known as “qui tam” actions, can be brought by any individual on behalf of the government and such individuals, commonly known as “whistleblowers,” may share in any amounts paid by the entity to the government in fines or settlement. When an entity is determined to have violated the False Claims Act (31 U.S. Code §3729-3733), it may be required to pay up to three times the actual damages sustained by the government, plus civil penalties for each separate false claim. Many of the physicians that use our products will file for reimbursement from governmental programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. As a result, we may be subject to the False Claims Act if we knowingly “cause” the filing of false claims.

 Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, or HIPAA, statute, which, among other things, created federal criminal laws that prohibit knowingly and willfully executing, or attempting to execute, a scheme or artifice to defraud any healthcare benefit program and knowingly and willfully falsifying, concealing or covering up a material fact or making any materially false, fictitious or fraudulent statements in connection with the delivery of or payment for healthcare benefits, items or services.

 

Additionally, HIPAA, as amended by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009, and applicable implementing regulations, impose certain requirements relating to the privacy, security and transmission of individually identifiable health information without appropriate authorization on entities subject to the law, such as health plans, clearinghouses, and healthcare providers and their business associates. Internationally, substantially every jurisdiction in which we operate has established its own data security and privacy legal framework with which we must comply, including the Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC and national implementation of the Directive in the member states of the European Union.

 

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Many states have also adopted laws similar to each of the above federal laws, such as anti-kickback and false claims laws, which may be broader in scope and apply to items or services reimbursed by any third-party payor, including commercial insurers, as well as laws that restrict our marketing activities with healthcare professionals and entities, and require usthe Company to track and report payments and other transfers of value, including consulting fees, provided to healthcare professionals and entities. Some states mandate implementation of compliance programs to ensure compliance with these laws. Additionally, certain states require a certificate of need prior to the installation of a radiation device, such as the SRT-100. We areSensus is also subject to foreign fraud and abuse laws, which vary by country.

 

If ourthe Company’s operations are found to be in violation of any of the laws described above or any other governmental regulations that apply to us now or in the future, weSensus may be subject to penalties, including administrative, civil and criminal penalties, damages, fines, disgorgement, individual imprisonment, contractual damages, reputational harm, exclusion from governmental healthcare programs, and the curtailment or restructuring of ourits operations. Any of the foregoing could adversely affect ourthe Company’s ability to operate our business and our financial results.


Our products are subject to extensive governmental regulation that could make it more expensive and time consuming for us to introduce new or improved products.

Our products must comply with regulatory requirements imposed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and other governmental agencies in the U.S., and similar agencies in foreign jurisdictions. These requirements involve lengthy and detailed laboratory and clinical testing procedures, sampling activities, an extensive agency review process, and other costly and time-consuming procedures. It often takes several years to satisfy these requirements, depending on the complexity and novelty of the product. If we execute on our plans to move our manufacturing function in-house, we will also be subject to additional licensing and regulatory requirements relating to safe working conditions, manufacturing practices, environmental protection, fire hazard control, and disposal of hazardous or potential hazardous substances. Some of the most important requirements applicable or potentially applicable to us include:

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Regulations (Title 21 CFR, Parts 801, 803, 806, 807 and 820);

EU CE marking of conformity requirements depicted within the MDD (Directive 90/425/EEC);

Health Canada requirements (SOR/98-282);

Medical Device Quality Management System requirements (ISO 13485:2003);

Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements;

China CFDA requirements; and

Other similar quality, regulatory and statutory requirements in foreign jurisdictions in which we currently market or plan to market our products in the future.

Additionally, due to the nature of our products as radiation producing medical devices, we are also subject to certain state laws and regulations related to the sale of our products. Although we have taken steps to ensure our compliance with such state laws and regulations, our failure to fully comply with these requirements could result in fines or penalties and could also adversely affect our ability to sell our products.

Government regulation may impede our ability to the manufacture our existing and future products. Government regulation also could delay the marketing of new products for a considerable period of time and impose costly procedures on activities. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other regulatory agencies may not clear or approve any future products on a timely basis, if at all. Any delay in obtaining, or failure to obtain, these approvals could negatively impact the marketing of any future products and reduce our product revenues. Regulatory bodies may review products once they are on the market and determine that they do not satisfy applicable regulatory requirements. Failure to comply with requisite requirements may lead to European Economic Area regulatory bodies ordering the suspension or withdrawal of products from the European Economic Area market or, as discussed below, notified bodies withdrawing certificates of conformity for devices or the underlying quality systems.

Further, regulations may change, and any additional regulation could limit or restrict our ability to use any of our technologies, which could harm our business. We could also be subject to new international, federal, state or local regulations that could affect our research and development programs and harm our business in unforeseen ways.

Product deficiencies could result in field actions, recalls, substantial costs or write-downs; which could lead to the delay or termination of ongoing trials, if any, and harm our reputation, business or financial results.

Our products are subject to various regulatory guidelines and involve complex technologies. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and similar foreign governmental authorities have the authority to require the recall of commercialized products in the event of material deficiencies or defects in design or manufacture that could affect patient safety. Manufacturers may, under their own initiative, conduct a product notification or recall to inform physicians of changes to instructions for use or if a deficiency in a device is found or suspected.

Identified quality problems, such as failure of critical components, or the failure of third parties to supply us with sufficient conforming quantities of these products or components, could impact the availability of our products in the marketplace or lead to adverse clinical events. In addition, product improvements or product redundancies could result in scrapping or expensive rework of products, and our business, financial condition or results of operations could suffer as a result. Product complaints, quality issues and necessary corrective and preventative actions could result in communications to customers or patients, field actions, require the scrapping, rework, recall or replacement of products, result in substantial costs or write-offs, or harm our business reputation and financial results. Further, these events could adversely affect our relationships with our customers or affect our reputation, which could materially adversely affect our earnings, results and financial viability.

A future field action or recall announcement could harm our reputation with customers, negatively affect our sales, and subject us to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (or similar governmental authority) enforcement actions. Moreover, depending on the corrective action we take to redress a product’s deficiencies or defects, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (or similar governmental authority) may require, or we may decide, that we will need to obtain new approvals or clearances for the product before we market or distribute the corrected product. Seeking these approvals or clearances may delay our ability to replace the recalled products in a timely manner. If we do not adequately address problems associated with our products, we may face additional regulatory enforcement action, including U.S. Food and Drug Administration (or similar governmental authority) warning letters, product seizures, injunctions, administrative penalties, or civil or criminal fines.


Any identified quality issue can both harm our business reputation and result in substantial costs and write-offs, which in either case could materially harm ourits business and financial results.

 

The off-label use or misuse of our products may harm our reputation in the marketplace, result in injuries that lead to costly product liability suits, or result in costly investigations and regulatory agency sanctions under certain circumstances.

The products we currently market in the U.S. have been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for specific indications. Our clinical support staff and marketing and sales force have been trained not to promote our products for uses outside of the cleared indications for use, known as “off-label uses.” However, if a physician uses our products outside the scope of the cleared indications, there may be increased risk of injury to patients. Furthermore, the use of our products for indications other than those cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration may not effectively treat the conditions associated with the off-label use, which could harm our reputation in the marketplace among physicians and patients, adversely affecting our operations.

If the U.S. Food and Drug Administration determines that our promotional materials or training constitute promotion of an off-label or other improper use, it could request that we modify our training or promotional materials, or subject us to regulatory or enforcement actions, including the issuance of an untitled letter, a warning letter, injunction, seizure, civil fine or criminal penalties. ItSensus is also possible that other federal, state or foreign enforcement authorities might take action if they consider our business activities to constitute promotion of an off-label use, which could result in significant penalties, including, but not limited to, criminal, civil or administrative penalties, damages, fines, disgorgement, exclusion from participation in government healthcare programs, and the curtailment of our operations. Any of these events could significantly harm our business and results of operations.

The advertising and promotion of our products is subject to European Economic Area Member States governing the advertising and promotion of medical devices. In addition, voluntary European Union and national Codes of Conduct provide guidelines on the advertising and promotion of our products to the general public and may impose limitations on promotional activities with healthcare professionals. These regulations or codes may limit our ability to affectively market our products, or we could run afoul of the requirements imposed by these regulations, causing reputational harm, imposing potentially substantial costs, and adversely affecting our operations as a result.

We are required to comply with medical device reporting requirements and must report certain malfunctions, deaths, and serious injuries associated with ourits products, which can result in voluntary corrective actions or agency enforcement actions.

 

Under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration medical device reporting regulations (21 CFR 803), medical device manufacturers are required to submit information to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration when they receive a report or become aware that a device has or may have caused or contributed to a death or serious injury or has or may have a malfunction that would likely cause or contribute to death or serious injury if the malfunction were to recur. All manufacturers placing medical devices on the market in the European Economic Area are legally bound to report any serious or potentially serious incidents involving devices they produce or sell (MEDDEV 2.12-1) to the Competent Authority in whose jurisdiction the incident occurred through the European Vigilance process.

 

If an event subject to medical device reporting requirements occurs, weSensus will need to comply with the reporting requirements, which would adversely affect ourits reputation and subject usthe Company to actions by regulatory authorities, such as ordering recalls, imposing fines, or seizing the affected products. Furthermore, any corrective action, whether voluntary or involuntary, will require the dedication of time and capital and will distract management from operating our business.business operations. Any of the foregoing would further harm ourthe Company’s reputation and financial results.


Healthcare policy changes may have a material adverse effect on ourSensus’ business.

 

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, included, among other things, a deductible 2.3% excise tax on any entity that manufactures or imports medical devices offered for sale in the U.S., with limited exceptions, effective January 1, 2013. This excise tax imposed a significant increase in the tax burden on the medical device industry. This excise tax was repealed in 2018. Other elements of this law, including comparative effectiveness research, an independent payment advisory board, payment system reforms including shared savings pilots and other provisions, may significantly affect the payment for, and the availability of, healthcare services and may result in fundamental changes to federal healthcare reimbursement programs, any of which may materially affect numerous aspects of our business.

 

Other healthcare reform measures may result in more rigorous coverage criteria and in additional downward pressure on the reimbursement received for procedures utilizing our products. In addition, other legislative changes have been proposed and adopted since the law discussed above was enacted that may adversely affect ourthe Company’s revenues. Changes to existing laws may result in additional reductions in Medicare and other healthcare funding, which could have a material adverse effect on ourSensus’ business and financial operations. Any reduction in reimbursement from Medicare or other government programs may result in a reduction in payments from private payors. The implementation of cost containment measures or other healthcare reforms may prevent usthe Company from being able to increase revenue, attain profitability, or commercialize ourits devices. In addition, other legislative changes may be enacted or existing regulations, guidance or interpretations may be changed, each of which may adversely affect our operations.

 

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Risks Related to our Intellectual Property

 

If ourthe Company’s patents and other intellectual property rights do not adequately protect ourits products, we may lose market share to competitors and be unable to operate our business profitably.

 

OurSensus’ success significantly depends on ourits ability to protect our proprietary rights to the technologies used in ourits products. We relyThe Company relies on the patent protection of two U.S. patents and two foreign patents, which we have acquired, as well as a combination of copyright, trade secret and trademark laws, and nondisclosure, confidentiality and other contractual restrictions, to protect our proprietary technology. WeThe Company also havehas patent applications currently pending and in the process of being submitted. However, these legal means afford only limited protection and may not adequately protect ourits rights or permit usSensus to gain or keep any competitive advantage. For example, some or all of ourthe pending patent applications or any future pending applications may be unsuccessful. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office may deny or require significant narrowing of claims in ourthe pending patent applications or future patent applications, and patents issued as a result of these patent applications, if any, may not provide usSensus with significant commercial protection or be issued in a form that is advantageous to us. Weadvantageous. Sensus could also incur substantial costs in proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. These proceedings could result in adverse decisions as to the priority of ourits inventions and the narrowing or invalidation of claims in ourits issued patents. Third parties may successfully challenge our issued patents and those that may be issued in the future, which would render these patents invalidatedinvalid or unenforceable, and which could limit ourthe Company’s ability to stop competitors from marketing and selling related products. In addition, our pending patent applications include claims to aspects of ourthe Company’s products and procedures that are not currently protected by issued patents, and third parties may successfully patent those aspects before us or otherwise challenge ourSensus’ rights to these aspects.

 

Both the patent application process and the process of managing patent disputes can be time consuming and expensive. Competitors may be able to design around ourSensus’ patents or develop products that provide outcomes that are comparable to ourthe Company’s products. Although we haveSensus has entered into confidentiality agreements and intellectual property assignment agreements with certain of ourits employees, consultants and advisors in order to protect our intellectual property and other proprietary technology, these agreements may not be enforceable or may not provide meaningful protection for trade secrets or other proprietary information in the event of unauthorized use or disclosure or other breaches of the agreements. In addition, we haveSensus has not sought patent protection in all countries where we sell ourit sells products. If we failSensus fails to timely file a patent application in any such country or major market, weSensus may be precluded from doing so at a later date. Competitors may use ourthe Company’s technologies in jurisdictions where we haveSensus has not obtained patent protection to develop their own products and, further, may export otherwise infringing products to territories in which we haveSensus has patent protection that may not be sufficient to terminate infringing activities. Furthermore, the laws of some foreign countries may not protect intellectual property rights to the same extent as the laws of the U.S., if at all.


In the event a competitor infringes upon one of ourthe Company’s patents or other intellectual property rights, enforcing those patents and rights may be difficult and time consuming. Even if successful, litigation to defend ourthese patents against challenges or to enforce ourSensus’ intellectual property rights could be expensive and time consuming and could divert management’s attention from managing our business.attention. Moreover, wethe Company may not have sufficient resources to defend our patents against challenges or to enforce our intellectual property rights, any of which would adversely affect ourits ability to compete and our business operations as a result.compete.

 

If ourSensus’ trademarks or trade names are not adequately protected, then wethe Company may be unable to build name recognition in our markets of interest and our business may be adversely affected.

 

OurSensus’ registered or unregistered trademarks or trade names may be challenged, infringed, circumvented or declared generic or determined to infringe other marks. WeSensus may be unable to protect ourthe rights to these trademarks and trade names, which we needthe Company needs to build name recognition by potential partners or customers in markets of interest. If ourthese trademarks are challenged, infringed upon, circumvented, or declared generic or infringing, or if we arethe Company is unable to establish name recognition based on ourthese trademarks and trade names, then weit may be unable to compete effectively and ourthe Company’s business may be adversely affected.

 

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The medical device industry is characterized by extensive patent litigation, and if we becomeSensus becomes subject to litigation, it could be costly, result in the diversion of management’s attention, require usthe Company to pay significant damages or royalty payments, or prevent usthe Company from marketing and selling our existing or future products.

 

The medical device industry is characterized by extensive litigation and administrative proceedings over patent and other intellectual property rights. Determining whether a product infringes a patent involves complex legal and factual issues, the determination of which is often uncertain. Our competitors may assert that their products, the components of those products, the methods of using those products, or the methods we employ in processing those products are covered by U.S. or foreign patents held by them. In addition, they may claim that their patents have priority over us because their patents were issued first. Because patent applications can take many years to issue, our products that currently do not infringe on existing issued patents may later infringe on patents that are pending now or in the future. Our products might also inadvertently infringe on currently issued patents. As the number of participants in the market for skin cancer and general oncology devices and treatments increases, the possibility of patent infringement claims against usSensus increases. Any infringement claims, litigation or other proceedings would place a significant strain on ourthe Company’s financial resources, divert the attention of management from the core business and harm ourSensus’ reputation.

 

A larger more established company could allege that we infringed its patent, and that we owe royalty payments on sales of certain products as a result. Any claim against us, even without merit, may cause us to incur substantial costs, and could place a significant strain on our financial resources, divert the attention of management from the core business and harm our reputation. If the appropriate authority upholds the company’s patent as valid and enforceable and finds that we infringed on the patent, we could be required to pay substantial damages, including treble, or triple, damages and royalties if an infringement is found to be willful, and we could be prevented from selling our products unless we obtain a license or are able to redesign our products to avoid infringement. A license may not be available on reasonable terms, if at all, and we may be unable to redesign products in a way that would not infringe those patents. If we fail to obtain any required licenses or make any necessary changes to our products or technologies, we may have to withdraw existing products from the market or may be unable to commercialize one or more of our products, either of which could have a significant adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Any potential intellectual property litigation also could force us to do one or more of the following:

stop selling, making, or using products that use the disputed intellectual property;

obtain a license from the intellectual property owner to continue selling, making, licensing, or using products, which license may require substantial royalty payments and may not be available on reasonable terms, or at all;

incur significant legal expenses;

pay substantial damages or royalties to the party whose intellectual property rights we may be found to be infringing;

pay the attorney fees and costs of litigation to the party whose intellectual property rights we may be found to be infringing; or

redesign those products that contain the allegedly infringing intellectual property, which could be costly, disruptive or infeasible.

Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

We may indemnify our customers and international distributors with respect to infringement by our products of the proprietary rights of third parties. Third parties may assert infringement claims against customers or distributors. These claims may require us to initiate or defend protracted and costly litigation on behalf of customers or distributors, regardless of the merits of these claims. If any of these claims succeed, we may be forced to pay damages on behalf of customers or distributors or may be required to obtain licenses for the products they use, each which would adversely affect our operations. If we cannot obtain all necessary licenses on commercially reasonable terms, customers may be forced to stop using our products, which would materially and adversely affect our business.

We may be subject to damages resulting from claims that we, our employees or independent distributors have wrongfully used or disclosed alleged trade secrets of competitors or are in breach of non-competition or non-solicitation agreements with our competitors.

Many of our employees were previously employed at other medical device companies, including our competitors or potential competitors. Many of our independent distributors sell, or in the past have sold, products of competitors. We may be subject to claims that we, our employees or independent distributors have inadvertently or otherwise used or disclosed the trade secrets or other proprietary information of our competitors. In addition, we have been and may in the future be subject to claims that we caused an employee or independent distributor to break the terms of his or her non-competition agreement or non-solicitation agreement. Litigation may be necessary to defend against these claims. Even if we are successful in defending against these claims, litigation could result in substantial costs and be a distraction to management. If we fail in defending these claims, in addition to paying monetary damages, we may lose valuable intellectual property rights or personnel. A loss of key personnel or their work product could hamper or prevent our ability to commercialize products, which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Adverse outcomes in litigation or similar proceedings could adversely impact our business.

 

WeSensus may in the future be, named as a party to litigation or other similar legal proceedings. Adverse outcomes in any or all of these proceedings could result in monetary damages or injunctive relief that could adversely affect ourits ability to continue conducting our business. If an unfavorable final outcome in any such matter becomes probable and reasonably estimable, ourthe Company’s financial condition could be materially and adversely affected.

 

Risks Related to the Ownership of ourSensus’ Securities

 

We have a history of net losses. If we do not achieve profitability, our financial condition and the value of our common stock could suffer.

Sensus has a history of net losses. The historical losses from inception through December 31, 2020 totaled approximately $21.9 million. The Company has significantly reduced its research and development expenses and is planning to continue to control these expenses as it competes the research and development of the final stages for the Sculptura. However, there can be no assurances that this and other actions will result in the Company’s profitability.

Limited trading activity for shares of ourSensus’ common stock and warrants may contribute to price volatility.

 

While ourSensus’ common stock and warrants are listed and traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market, there has been limited trading activity in our securities.the Company’s shares. Due to the limited trading activity of our securities,Sensus’ common stock, relativity small trades may have a significant impact on the price of ourthese securities.


With two exceptions, we have never declared or paid cash dividends on our common stock and doThe Company does not anticipate paying dividends in the foreseeable future. As a result, youinvestors must rely on price appreciation of ourSensus’ common stock for a return on yourits investment in the foreseeable future. 

 

Except for a required tax distribution in 2014 in the aggregate amount of $45,421, and a one-time payment in the aggregate amount of approximately $2.6 million paid to former holders of our LLC units with a preferred return in 2016 (prior to our conversion to a corporation), we have never declared or paid cash dividends on our common stock. We currently expectThe Company expects to retain ourany funds and future earnings to support the operation, growth and development of our business. We doits business and does not anticipate paying any cash dividends on ourits common stock in the foreseeable future. As a result, a return on youran investor’s investment in the near future will occur only if ourthe Company’s share price appreciates. Our securities pricesSensus’ common stock price may not appreciate in value or maintain the pricesprice at which youan investor purchased ourthese securities, and in either case, you may not realize a return on investment or could lose all or part of youran investment in ourSensus’ securities.

 

Furthermore, anyAny future determination to declare cash dividends will be made at the discretion of our boardSensus’ Board of directorsDirectors and will be subject to compliance with applicable laws and covenants under any future credit facilities, which may restrict or limit ourthe Company’s ability to pay dividends. For example, ourthe Company’s current revolving line of credit restricts ourthe ability to pay dividends or make any distributions or payments or redeem, retire or purchase any capital stock without the prior written consent of the lender, provided that weSensus may pay dividends solely in common stock. Also, the form, frequency and amount of dividends will depend upon ourthe Company’s future operations and earnings, capital requirements and surplus, general financial condition, contractual restrictions and other factors that the board of directors may deem relevant. WeSensus may not pay dividends as a result of any of the foregoing, and in these cases, you willan investor would need to rely on price appreciation of ourSensus’ common stock for a return on your investment.

 

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General stock market volatility could result in significant declines in the trading price of our securities, and youan investor could lose all or a substantial part of youran investment. 

 

Stock markets have experienced extreme volatility that has often been unrelated to the operating performance of particular companies. These broad market fluctuations may adversely affect the trading price of our securities. In addition, limited trading volume of ourSensus’ securities may contribute to its future volatility. Price declines in ourSensus’ securities could result from general market and economic conditions, some of which are beyond ourthe Company’s control, and a variety of other factors, including any of the risk factors described in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. These broad market and industry factors may harm the market price of ourSensus’ securities, regardless of ourthe Company’s operating performance, and could cause youan investor to lose all or part of youran investment in ourSensus’ securities since youan investor might be unable to sell yourthese securities at or above the price you paid. Factors that could cause fluctuations in the market price of ourSensus’ securities include the following:

 

 price and volume fluctuations in the overall stock market from time to time;

 volatility in the market prices and trading volumes of medical device company stocks;

 changes in operating performance and stock market valuations of other medical device companies generally, or those in our industry in particular;

 sales of ourSensus’ securities by usthe Company or our stockholders;

 failure of securities analysts to initiate or maintain coverage of us,the Company, changes in financial estimates by securities analysts who follow our company,Sensus or our failure to meet these estimates or the expectations of investors;

 the financial projections wethe Company may provide to the public, any changes in those projections or our failure to meet those projections;

 rumors and market speculation involving usSensus or other companies in ourthe industry;

 actual or anticipated changes in ourthe Company’s results of operations or fluctuations in our results of operations;

 actual or anticipated developments in ourthe Company’s business, our competitors’ businesses or the competitive landscape generally;

 litigation involving us,Sensus, our industry or both, or investigations by regulators into ourthe Company’s operations or those of our competitors;

 developments or disputes concerning ourSensus’ intellectual property or other proprietary rights;

 announced or completed acquisitions of businesses or technologies by usthe Company or our competitors;

 new laws or regulations or new interpretations of existing laws or regulations applicable to ourthe business;

 changes in accounting standards, policies, guidelines, interpretations or principles;

 any significant change in ourthe Company’s management; and

 general economic conditions and slow or negative growth of ourthe Company’s markets.

 

In addition, in the past, following periods of volatility in the overall market and the market price of a particular company’s securities, securities class action litigation has often been instituted against these companies. This litigation, if instituted against us,Sensus, could result in substantial costs and a diversion of our management’s attention and resources.


We areSensus is both an “emerging growth company” and a “smaller reporting company”company,” and the reduced reporting requirements applicable to emerging growth companies and smaller reporting companies may make ourthe Company’s common stock less attractive to investors. 

 

We areSensus is an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act. For as long as we continue to be an emerging growth company, we mayAs such,the Company can take advantage of exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies but not to “emerging growth companies,” including, but not limited to:

 

 being permitted to provide only two years of audited financial statements, in addition to any required unaudited interim financial statements, with correspondingly reduced “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” disclosure;

 not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements in the assessment of ourthe Company’s internal control over financial reporting under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act;

 

not being required to comply with any requirement that may be adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board regarding mandatory audit firm rotation or a supplement to the auditor’s report providing additional information about the audit and the financial statements;18

 

 reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in ourthe Company’s periodic reports and proxy statements; and

 exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved.

 

We willSensus is expected to remain an emerging growth company until the earlier of (1) December 31, 2021, (2) the last day of the year infollowing which (a) we have total annual gross revenue of at least $1 billion, or (b) in which we are deemedit would continue to be a large accelerated filer,“smaller reporting company,” which means the market valuewill enable it to continue to take advantage of our common stock that is held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 millionmany of these exemptions, as of the prior June 30th, and (3) the date on which we have issued more than $1 billion in non-convertible debt during the prior three-year period.discussed below. Investors may find ourSensus’ common stock less attractive if we choosethe Company chooses to rely on these exemptions. If some investors find ourSensus’ common stock less attractive as a result of any choices to reduce future disclosure, there may be a less active trading market for ourthe Company’s common stock and the price of ourits common stock may be more volatile.

 

Under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, emerging growth companies canSensus is also delay adopting new or revised accounting standards until such time as those standards apply to private companies. We have irrevocably elected not to avail ourselves of this exemption from new or revised accounting standards and, therefore, will be subject to the same new or revised accounting standards as other public companies that are not emerging growth companies.

We are a “smaller reporting company,” meaning that ourits “public float” – the outstanding common stock held by nonaffiliates - had a value of less than $250 million at the end of our most recently completed second fiscal quarter. Thus, even if we arethe Company is no longer an emerging growth company, as a smaller reporting company, wethe Company could take advantage of certain reduced governance and disclosure requirements, including not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements in the assessment of ourthe Company’s internal control over financial reporting. As a result, investors and others may be less comfortable with the effectiveness of ourSensus’ internal controls and the risk that material weaknesses or other deficiencies in internal controls go undetected may increase. In addition, as a smaller reporting company, we takeSensus takes advantage of ourthe ability to provide certain other less comprehensive disclosures in our SEC filings, including, among other things, providing only two years of audited financial statements in annual reports and simplified executive compensation disclosures. Consequently, it may be more challenging for investors to analyze ourthe Company’s results of operations and financial prospects, as the information we provideprovided to stockholders may be different from what one might receive from other public companies in which one holds shares.


OurSensus’ executive officers directors and principal stockholdersdirectors may exert control over usthe Company and may exercise influence over matters subject to stockholder approval. 

 

OurSensus’ executive officers and directors, together with their respective affiliates, beneficially owned approximately 33%19% of our outstanding common stock as of MarchFebruary 8, 2019.2021. Accordingly, these stockholders, if they act together, may exercise substantial influence over matters requiring stockholder approval, including the election of directors and approval of corporate transactions, such as a merger. This concentration of ownership could have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control or otherwise discourage a potential acquirer from attempting to obtain control over us,the Company, which in turn could have a material adverse effect on the market value of ourSensus’ common stock.

 

If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or publish unfavorable or inaccurate research about ourSensus’ business, the price of ourthe Company’s securities and trading volume could decline. 

 

The trading market for ourSensus’ securities will depend,depends, in part, on the research and reports that securities or industry analysts publish about usthe Company or our business. WeSensus may be unable to attract or sustain coverage by well-regarded securities and industry analysts. If either none or only a limited number of securities or industry analysts cover us or our business,the Company, or if these securities or industry analysts are not widely respected within the general investment community, the trading price for ourSensus’ securities would be materially and negatively impacted. In the event we obtainthe Company obtains securities or industry analyst coverage, if one or more of the analysts who cover us or our business downgrade ourSensus downgrades the securities or publish inaccurate or unfavorable research about us or our business,the Company, the price of ourSensus’ securities would likely decline. If one or more of these analysts cease coverage of us or our business,Sensus, or fail to publish reports on us or our businessthe Company regularly, demand for ourthe Company’s securities could decrease, which might cause the price of ourits securities and trading volume to decline.

 

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OurSensus’ certificate of incorporation, our bylaws and Delaware law contain provisions that could discourage another company from acquiring usthe Company and may prevent attempts by ourthe Company’s stockholders to replace or remove ourthe current directors and management. 

 

Provisions of the General Corporation Law of Delaware law (where we arethe Company is incorporated), ourand the Company’s certificate of incorporation and bylaws may discourage, delay or prevent a merger or acquisition that stockholders may consider favorable, including transactions in which youan investor might otherwise receive a premium for yourits stock. In addition, these provisions may frustrate or prevent any attempts by ourthe Company’s stockholders to replace or remove ourthe current management by making it more difficult for stockholders to replace or remove ourthe Company’s board of directors. These provisions include:

 

 authorizing the issuance of “blank check” preferred stock without any need for action by stockholders;
 requiring supermajority stockholder voting to effect any merger or sale of all or substantially all of ourthe Company’s stock ourand assets;
 eliminating the ability of stockholders to call and bring business before special meetings of stockholders;
 prohibiting stockholder action by written consent;
 establishing advance notice requirements for nominations for election to the boardBoard of directorsDirectors or for proposing matters that can be acted on by stockholders at stockholder meetings;
 dividing our boardthe Company’s Board of directorsDirectors into three classes so that only one third of ourthe directors will be up for election in any given year; and
 providing that ourthe Company’s directors may be removed only by the affirmative vote of at least 75% of ourSensus’ then-outstanding common stock and only for cause.

 

In addition, we areSensus is subject to Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, which may have an anti-takeover effect with respect to transactions not approved in advance by our boardthe Board of directors,Directors, including discouraging takeover attempts that could have resultedresult in a premium over the market price for shares of ourthe Company’s common stock.

These provisions will apply even if a takeover offer may be considered beneficial by some stockholders and could delay or prevent an acquisition that our boardthe Company’s Board of directorsDirectors determines is not in ourthe best interests of Sensus and our stockholders’ best interestsits stockholders and could also affect the price that some investors are willing to pay for ourSensus’ common stock.


OurSensus’ certificate of incorporation provides that the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware is the exclusive forum for substantially all disputes between usthe Company and ourits stockholders, which could limit our stockholders’ ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes with usthe Company or ourits directors, officers or employees. 

 

OurSensus’ certificate of incorporation provides that, unless wethe Company consent in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware is the exclusive forum for any derivative action or proceeding brought on our behalf;behalf of the Company; any action asserting a breach of fiduciary duty; any action asserting a claim against usthe Company arising pursuant to the Delaware General Corporation Law, ourthe Company’s certificate of incorporation or our bylaws; or any action asserting a claim against usthe Company that is governed by the internal affairs doctrine. This choice of forum provision may limit a stockholder’s ability to bring a claim in a judicial forum that it finds favorable for disputes with usthe Company or ourits directors, officers or other employees, which may discourage these lawsuits against usthe Company and ourits directors, officers and other employees. If a court were to find the choice of forum provision contained in ourthe Company’s certificate of incorporation to be inapplicable or unenforceable in an action, weSensus may incur additional costs associated with resolving the action in other jurisdictions, which could harm our business and financial condition.

If we failSensus fails to maintain proper and effective internal controls, ourthe Company’s ability to produce accurate and timely financial statements could be impaired and investors’ views of usthe Company or ourits business could be harmed, resulting in a decrease in value of ourthe Company’s common stock. 

 

As a public company, we areSensus is required to maintain internal control over financial reporting and to report any material weaknesses in ourthe Company’s internal controls. In addition, we arethe Company is required to furnish a report by management on the effectiveness of ourthe internal control over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. In addition, ourthe Company’s independent registered public accounting firm will be required to attest to the effectiveness of ourthe internal control over financial reporting beginning with ourthe Company’s annual report on Form 10-K following the date on which we areSensus is no longer an emerging growth company which may be up to five full years following the date of our IPO, or the date weSensus no longer qualifyqualifies as a smaller reporting company. Our complianceCompliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act will require usthe Company to incur substantial accounting expense and expend significant management efforts. If we areSensus is unable to comply with the requirements of Section 404 in a timely manner, or we or ourthe Company and the independent registered public accounting firm identify deficiencies in ourthe internal control over financial reporting that are deemed to be material weaknesses, the market price of ourSensus’ common stock could decline and wethe Company could be subject to sanctions or investigations by Nasdaq, the SEC or other regulatory authorities, which would require additional financial and management resources.

 

Our ability to implement our business plan successfully and comply with Section 404 requires us to be able to prepare timely and accurate financial statements. We expect that we will need to continue to improve existing, and implement new, operational and financial systems, procedures and controls to manage our business effectively. Any delay in the implementation of, or disruption in the transition to, new or enhanced systems, procedures or controls, may cause our operations to suffer and we may be unable to conclude that our internal control over financial reporting is effective and to obtain an unqualified report on internal controls from our auditors when required under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Moreover, we may not implement and maintain adequate controls over our financial processes and reporting in the future. Even if we were to conclude, and, when required, our auditors were to concur, that our internal control over financial reporting provided reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, because of our inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect fraud or misstatements or omissions.

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OurThe Company’s operations may be impaired if our information technology systems fail to perform adequately or if we are the subject of a data breach or cyberattack.

 

OurThe Company’s information technology systems are critically important to operating our business efficiently. We relySensus’ relies on our information technology systems to manage our business data, communications, employee information, and other business processes. We outsourceThe Company outsources certain business process functions to third-party providers and similarly relyrelies on these third parties to maintain and store confidential information on their systems. The failure of these information technology systems to perform as we anticipatethe Company anticipates could disrupt our business and could result in transaction errors, processing inefficiencies, and the loss of sales and customers, causing our business and results of operations to suffer.


Although we protectSensus protects our information technology systems, we haveSensus has experienced varying degrees of cyber-incidents in the normal conduct of our business, including viruses, worms, phishing and other malicious activities. Although there have been no serious consequences to date, such breaches could result in unauthorized access to information including customer, supplier, employee, or other company confidential data. We do carrySensus carries insurance against these risks, perform penetration tests from time to time, and design our business processes to attempt to mitigate the risk of such breaches. However, ourthe Company’s efforts to mitigate these risks may be unsuccessful for security breaches not to occur. Moreover, the development and maintenance of these measures requires continuous monitoring as technologies change and efforts to overcome security measures evolve. We haveThe Company has experienced, and expect to continue to experience, cyber security threats and incidents, none of which has been material to usSensus to date. However, a successful breach or attack could have a material negative impact on our operations and subject usthe Company to consequences such as direct costs associated with incident response.

Item 1B.UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

 

None.Item 1B.UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

 

The Company has no unresolved comments from the SEC staff relating to Sensus’ periodic or current reports filed with the SEC pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Item 2.PROPERTIES

 

OurItem 2.PROPERTIES

Sensus’ corporate headquarters and principal office is located in Boca Raton, Florida. Our corporate headquartersFlorida and principal office occupies approximately 8,926 square feet of leased space. The lease was last extended in January 2018 and will expireexpires in September 2022. Our Israeli subsidiary entered into a two-year lease for office space in September 2018. Both of our leases contain escalating rent clauses. Our rental expense in 2018 was approximately $229,000. We believe2022 with an option to extend upon terms to be negotiated. The Company believes that ourthe current facilities are suitable and adequate to meet ourthe Company’s current needs and that suitable additional space will be available as and when needed on acceptable terms. OurSensus’ main manufacturing function is physically located at our third partythird-party manufacturer’s facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Additional disclosures have been included within Note 7, Commitments and Contingencies, of the consolidated financial statements.

Item 3.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

We areItem 3.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

From time to time, Sensus is party to certain legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business. We assess, in conjunctionManagement, after consultation with our legal counsel, currently does not anticipate that the aggregate liability arising out of certain legal proceedings will have a material effect on Sensus’ results of operations, financial position, or cash flows and have assessed that there is no need to record a liability for litigationthese legal proceedings and related contingencies. Additional disclosures have been included within Note 7, Commitments and Contingencies of the consolidated financial statements.

Item 4.MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

Item 4.MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

 

Not applicable. 


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PART II.

Item 5.Item 5.

MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Common Stock Market Prices

 

OurMarket Information

The Company’s Class A common stock tradesis publicly traded on the NasdaqNASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “SRTS.” We had a total

Holders

At the close of 44business on March 2, 2021, there were 24 common stockholders of record. This does not include “street name” or beneficial owners, whose shares are held of record as of March 8, 2019. The following table presents the range of highby banks, brokers, and low closing sales prices reported on the Nasdaq Capital Market.

  2018 2017
    Fourth
Quarter
   Third
Quarter
   Second
Quarter
   First
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Common stock price:                                 
High  $8.72  $8.38  $7.71  $5.97  $6.00  $6.01  $4.65  $5.24 
Low   5.31   6.70   5.75   5.22   4.85   3.50   3.52   4.35 
Close   7.41   8.38   7.26   5.84   5.16   4.98   4.52   4.39 

Dividendsother financial institutions.

 

We haveDividends

The Company has never declared or paid any dividend on ourits common stock. We anticipatestock and anticipates that for the foreseeable future all earnings will be retained for use in our business and we do not expect to pay dividends to stockholders.rather than paid out as dividends. Any future payment of cash dividends on our common stock will be dependent upon ourthe Company’s financial condition, results of operations, current and anticipated cash requirements, plans for expansion, as well as other factors that ourthe Board of Directors deems relevant. Additionally, certain contractual agreements and provisions of Delaware law impose restrictions on our ability to pay dividends. For example, ourthe Company’s current revolving line of credit restricts ourthe ability to pay dividends or make any distributions or payments or redeem, retire or purchase any capital stock without the prior written consent of the lender, provided that wethe Company may pay dividends solely in common stock without prior consent. Additionally, Section 170(a) of the Delaware General Corporation Law (“DGCL”) only permits dividends to be paid out of two legally available sources: (1) out of surplus, or (2) if there is no surplus, out of net profits for the year in which the dividend is declared or the preceding year (so-called “nimble dividends”). However, dividends may not be declared out of net profits if “the capital of the corporation, computed in accordance with sections 154 and 244 of the DGCL, shall have been diminished by depreciation in the value of its property, or by losses, or otherwise, to an amount less than the aggregate amount of the capital represented by the issued and outstanding stock of all classes having a preference upon the distribution of assets.” Contractual obligations and applicable law will restrict ourthe ability to declare and pay dividends in the future.

 

Unregistered Sales of Securities

 

There were no unregistered sales of securities during the year ended December 31, 2018.2020.

 

Purchases of Equity Securities by the Registrant and Affiliated Purchasers

 

None.

 Item 6.SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

Item 6.SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

 

Not applicable.

Item 7.Item 7.

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

 

You should read the following management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) in conjunction with the information set forth within the financial statements and related notes included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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Overview

As discussed elsewhere in this Report, Sensus seeks to achieve profitability. However, Sensus faces a number of uncertainties in 2021 that could impact our ability to achieve this goal. These include the ongoing coronavirus epidemic and international trade issues. Either of these matters could adversely affect the Company’s ability to do business in a number of countries and geographic regions, including China.

In order to achieve profitability, the Company is reducing operational expenses where necessary in order to continue to invest in research and development related to the Company’s products.

Impact of COVID-19

The following information should provideoutbreak of COVID-19, which was declared a better understandingpandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020, has led to adverse impacts on the U.S. and global economies, as well as on the Company’s and its employees, operations, and customer demand. The Company has been able to continue to operate and service its customers throughout the pandemic. However, the pandemic significantly impacted the Company’s sales throughout 2020, as social distancing forced physicians to temporarily close their practices, and could further impact the Company’s operations and the operations of the major factorsCompany’s customers, suppliers and trends that affect our earnings performancevendors as a result of ongoing quarantines, facility closures, and travel and logistics restrictions. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts the Company’s business, results of operations and financial condition and how our performance during 2018 compares withwill depend on future developments. The Company cannot reasonably estimate the prior year. Throughoutimpact at this section, Sensus Healthcare, Inc. is referred to as “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our.”


CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTStime. (See Note 1, Business Overview, of the consolidated financial statements).

 

This Annual Report on Form 10-K, including this MD&A section, contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements about our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, estimates and intentions that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various factors, many of which are beyond our control. The words “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “target,” “goal,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

All forward-looking statements, by their nature, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Our actual future results may differ materially from those set forth in our forward-looking statements. Please see the Introductory Note and Item 1A Risk Factors of this Annual Report for a discussion of factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements.

However, other factors besides those listed in Item 1A Risk Factors or discussed in this Annual Report also could adversely affect our results, and you should not consider any such list of factors to be a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties. Any forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf speak only as of the date they are made. We do not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by applicable law.

Components of our results of operations

 

We manageSensus manages our business globally within one reportable segment, which is consistent with how our management reviews ourviews the business, prioritizes investment and resource allocation decisions and assesses operating performance.

 

RevenueResults of Operations

  For the Years Ended
December 31,
 
  2020  2019 
Revenues $9,576,932  $27,263,248 
Cost of sales  4,327,839   9,706,104 
Gross profit  5,249,093   17,557,144 
Operating expenses        
Selling and marketing  5,336,427   9,103,136 
General and administrative  3,989,110   4,004,682 
Research and development  4,157,430   6,417,619 
Total operating expenses  13,482,967   19,525,437 
Loss from operations  (8,233,874)  (1,968,293)
Other income (expense)        
Gain on acquisition  588,011   - 
Gain on extinguishment of loan  757,782   - 
Interest income  66,785   268,290 
Interest expense  (14,230)  - 
Other income (expense), net  1,398,348   268,290
Net loss $(6,835,526) $(1,700,003)

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2020 Compared with 2019

 

On January 1, 2018,Revenues of $9,576,932 in 2020 decreased $17,686,316 from $27,263,248 in 2019, primarily reflecting the impact of COVID-19 and the decrease in the number of units sold. Due to COVID-19, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” usingwas unable to sell effectively to its markets due to travel restrictions and other factors. The Company believes these factors are gradually subsiding as the modified retrospective method. The adoptionhealthcare industry has developed and continues to develop effective vaccines and other treatments for COVID-19 and as local, state, and federal governments ease distancing restrictions. Additionally, the overall embrace of this standard did not result in a significant changetechnology that enables the global business community to communicate effectively without the Company’s historical revenue recognition policies and there were no necessary adjustments requiredneed for close proximity is expected to retained earnings upon adoption.help the Company reach its potential clients for 2021.

 

Under ASC 606, a performance obligation is a promise within a contract to transfer a distinct good or service, or a series of distinct goods and services, to a customer. Revenue is recognized when performance obligations are satisfied and the customer obtains control of promised goods or services. The amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled to receive in exchange for goods or services. Under the standard, a contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation. To determine revenue recognition for arrangements that the Company determines are within the scope of ASC 606, the Company performs the following five steps: (i) identifies the contracts with a customer; (ii) identifies the performance obligations within the contract, including whether they are distinct and capable of being distinct in the context of the contract; (iii) determines the transaction price; (iv) allocates the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (v) recognizes revenue when, or as, the Company satisfies each performance obligation. 

The Company’s revenue consists of sales of the Company’s devices and services related to maintaining and repairing the devices. The agreement for the sale of the devices and the service contract are usually signed at the same time and in some instances a service contract is signed on a stand-alone basis. Revenue for service contracts is recognized over the service contract period on a straight-line basis. The Company determined that in practice no significant discount is given on the service contract when it is offered with the device purchase as compared to when it is sold on a stand-alone basis, by comparing the median selling price of the service contract as stand-alone and the median selling price of the service contract when sold together with the device. The service level provided is identical when the service contract is purchased stand-alone or together with the device. There is no termination provision in the service contract nor any penalties in practice for cancellation of the service contract. The service contract is not considered a performance obligation until it is paid, and it does not provide a material right for a significant discount when purchased with the device. The service portion of a sales contract or a stand-alone service contract is accounted for over the period of time of the service contract only when the customer exercises the option by paying for the service contract.


The Company operates in a highly-regulated environment in which state regulatory approval is sometimes required prior to the customer being able to use the product, primarily in the U.S. dermatology market. In these cases, where regulatory approval is pending, revenue is deferred until such time as regulatory approval is obtained.

Cost of sales

Since 2010, we have used a third party manufacturer for of $4,327,839 in 2020 decreased by $5,378,265 from $9,706,104 in 2019, reflecting the production and manufacture of our main products, the SRT-100 product line, in accordance with our product specifications. Cost of sales consists primarily of direct material, direct labor, overhead, depreciation and amortization. A significant portion of our cost of sales consists of costs paid to our third party manufacturer.

Gross profit

We calculate gross profit as net revenue less cost of sales. Our gross profit has been and will continue to be affected by a variety of factors, including average selling price, manufacturing costs, production volumes, product reliability and the implementation over time of cost-reduction strategies. Our gross profit may fluctuate from quarter to quarter.

Selling and marketing

We focus on two primary markets - private dermatology practices and radiation oncologists in both private and hospital settings. We currently employ a multi-tier sales strategy in an attempt to optimize geographic coverage and focus on what we perceive to be our key markets. This multi-tier sales model uses a direct salesforce in the U.S. and international dealers and distributors.

General and administrative

General and administrative expense consists primarily of salaries, employee benefits, bonuses, and related costs for personnel who support our general operations such as executive management, finance, accounting and administrative functions, as well as legal and other professional fees, director and officer insurance and other public company expenses.

Research and development

Research and development costs relate to products under development by us and quality and regulatory costs and are expensed as incurred.

Other income (expense)

Other income (expense) primarily consists of interest earned on cash balances and investments less interest payments made pursuant to our secured credit facility with Silicon Valley Bank. Our interest expense will fluctuate in future periods to the extent we incur additional, or pay down, indebtedness.

Income taxes

Until December 31, 2015, we were organized as a limited liability corporation taxed as a pass-through entity and accordingly, we did not recognize a federal or state income tax provision. Beginning in 2016, as a result of our conversion to a Delaware corporation, we began recording a provision for income tax (benefit) expense, which consists of income taxes in jurisdictions in which we conduct business. We are taxed at the rates applicable within each jurisdiction in which we operate or generate revenue. The composite income tax rate, tax provisions, deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities vary according to the jurisdiction in which profits arise. Tax laws are complex and subject to different interpretations by management and the respective governmental taxing authorities, and require us to exercise judgment in determining our income tax provision, our deferred tax assets and liabilities and the valuation allowance recorded against our net deferred tax assets. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined using the enacted tax rates in effect for the years in which those tax assets are expected to be realized. A valuation allowance is established when it is more likely than not that the future realization of all or some of the deferred tax assets will not be achieved.


On December 22, 2017, the United States enacted new federal tax reform legislation, resulting in significant changes from the prior tax law. The new tax law reduced the federal corporate income tax rate to 21% from 35%, effective January 1, 2018. Our federal income tax expense for periods beginning in 2018 was based on the new rate. The new tax law also permits immediate deduction of 100% of the costs of qualified property that have been incurred and the property placed in service during the period from September 27, 2017 to December 31, 2022. This provision will begin to phase out by 20% per year beginning January 1, 2023 and will be completely phased out as of January 1, 2027.

Our subsidiary in Israel is taxed on its taxable income. The current corporate tax rate in Israel is 23%.

Inflation

Inflation has not had a material impact on net sales, revenues or income from operations for our two most recent years as a result of historically low levels of inflation.

Results of Operations

  For the Years Ended
December 31,
  2018 2017
     
Revenues $26,427,190 $20,587,827 
Cost of Sales  9,516,302  6,787,836 
Gross Profit  16,910,888  13,799,991 
Operating Expenses       
Selling and marketing  8,531,622  8,305,315 
General and administrative  4,124,214  3,721,627 
Research and development  6,260,406  5,490,489 
Total Operating Expenses  18,916,242  17,517,431 
Loss From Operations  (2,005,354 (3,717,440)
Other Income (Expense)       
Interest income  139,278  75,807 
Interest expense  (156,685 (68,881)
Other Income (Expense), net  (17,407 6,926 
Net Loss $(2,022,761$(3,710,514)

 Year ended December 31, 2018 compared to the year ended December 31, 2017

Total revenue.  Total revenue was $26,427,190 for the year ended December 31, 2018 compared to $20,587,827 for the year ended December 31, 2017, an increase of $5,839,363, or 28.4%. The growth in revenue was attributable to an increase in the volume of systems sold as well as a higher percentage of sales of the higher-priced SRT-100 Vision product in the current year.

Total cost of sales. Cost of sales was $9,516,302 for the year ended December 31, 2018 compared to $6,787,836 for the year ended December 31, 2017, an increase of $2,728,466, or 40.2%. The increase in cost was due to a greaterlower number of systemsunits sold during the year ended December 31, 2018 compared to the corresponding period in 2017.

Gross profit.  Gross profit was $16,910,888 for the year ended December 31, 2018 compared to $13,799,991 for the year ended December 31, 2017, an increase of $3,110,897 or 22.5%, for the reasons discussed above. Our overall gross profit margin was 64.0% in the year ended December 31, 2018 compared to 67.0% in the corresponding period in 2017, mainly due to the mixCOVID-19 pandemic.

Gross profit decreased $12,308,051, or 70.1%, from 2019, primarily driven by continued fixed costs and depreciation and amortization expenses combined with the decline in units sold. Any increase in 2021 in gross profit or gross margin, as a percentage of products sold during 2018.


Sellingrevenue, is largely dependent upon the status of the COVID-19 pandemic and marketing.the market’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Selling and marketing expenses decreased $3,766,709, or 41.4%, from 2019, primarily attributable to cancellations of trade shows due to COVID-19, a decrease in commission expense was $8,531,622 fordue to lower sales and reduced spending on marketing activities.

Research and development expenses decreased $2,260,189 or 35.2.%, from 2019, reflecting lower spending as the year ended December 31, 2018 compared to $8,305,315 for the year ended December 31, 2017, an increaseSculpturaTM project entered production phase during 2020.

Other income (expense), net of $226,307 or 2.7%.$1,398,348 in 2020 increased $1,130,058 from $268,290 in 2019. The net increase was primarily attributable to an increase in commission expense directly related to the increase in sales offset byforgiveness of $757,782 of our loan under the Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program (See “Financial Condition” below and Note 5, Debt, of the consolidated financial statements) and a reduction in marketing activities during 2018.bargain purchase gain $588,011 which was recorded as a result of acquisitions (See Note 2, Acquisitions, of the consolidated financial statements)

 

General and administrative.  General and administrative expense was $4,124,214 for the year ended December 31, 2018 compared to $3,721,627 for the year ended December 31, 2017, an increase of $402,587, or 10.8%. The net increase was due primarily to stock compensation expense of $444,000 from the grant of fully vested shares to directors.Financial Condition

 

Research and development.  Research and development expense was $6,260,406 for the year ended December 31, 2018 compared to $5,490,489 for the year ended December 31, 2017, an increase of $769,917 or 14.0%. The increase in research and development spending was attributable to the acceleration of research projects in 2018.

Other income (expense). We incur interest expense in connection with our secured credit facility with Silicon Valley Bank and interest income from our investment in held-to-maturity securities and cash equivalents. Other income, net increased in 2018 due to interest on the net proceeds received from the share offering in September 2018.

Financial Condition

OurCompany’s cash, cash equivalent and investment balance increaseddecreased to $15,376,446$14,906,976 at December 31, 20182020 from $11,190,103$15,489,695 at December 31, 2017,2019, primarily as a result of the net public offering proceeds from our shelf take down in September 2018 of approximately $15.8 million, partially offset by thedue to cash used in operations during 2018.operating activities and the purchase of property and equipment.

 

BorrowingsThere were no borrowings under the revolving line of credit were $0 as of December 31, 2018, compared to $2,214,970 at December 31, 2017. Outstanding borrowings2020 and 2019.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company took proactive steps during 2020 to manage costs and bolster liquidity. These steps included increasing borrowing availability as a precautionary measure to preserve financial flexibility in view of the uncertainty in global markets resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and obtaining a loan of $1,022,785 under the lineSmall Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program enabled by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act of credit were repaid from the proceeds of the shelf takedown.2020 which was used for employee compensation and facilities costs.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Overview

 

In general terms, liquidity is a measurement of ourthe Company’s ability to meet ourits cash needs. For the years ended December 31, 20182020 and 2017,2019, a significant source of funding has been from cash flows from investing and financing activities, including our public offering in 2018, as well as from borrowings under our revolving line of credit. We believeactivities. The Company believes that proceeds from our public offerings, ourinvestment maturing, borrowing capacity and our access to capital resources are sufficient to meet our anticipated operating capital and funding requirements for the foreseeable future. Ournext 12 months from the issuance date of this annual report. The Company’s liquidity position and capital requirements may be impacted by a number of factors, including the following:

 

our ability to generate and increase revenue;

fluctuations in gross margins, operating expenses and net results; and

fluctuations in working capital.

  

OurThe Company’s primary short-term capital needs, which are subject to change, include expenditures related to:

 

expansion of our sales and marketing activities; and
expansion of our research and development activities.

  

WeSensus’ management regularly evaluate ourevaluates cash requirements for current operations, commitments, capital requirements and business development transactions, and we may electseek to raise additional funds for these purposes in the future.


Cash flows

 

The following table provides a summary of ourthe Company’s cash flows for the periods indicated:

 

  For the Years Ended December 31,
  2018 2017
Net Cash Provided by (Used In):        
Operating Activities $(8,517,760) $(3,056,606)
Investing Activities  (2,688,360)  6,173,913 
Financing Activities  13,604,908   1,925,684 
Increase In Cash and Cash Equivalents $2,398,788  $5,042,991 
  For the Years Ended
December 31,
 
  2020  2019 
Net cash provided by (used in):        
Operating activities $(434,180) $(2,106,642)
Investing activities  7,030,862   (4,897,810)
Financing activities  210,006   2,620,484 
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents $6,806,688  $(4,383,968)

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

Net cash used in operating activities was $8,517,760$434,180 for the year ended December 31, 2018,2020, consisting of a net loss of $2,022,761$6,835,526 partially offset by an increase in net operating assets of $5,561,274 and non-cash charges of $840,072. The increase in net operating assets was primarily related to a decrease in sales and resulting in a decrease in accounts receivable, offset by an increase in inventory and a decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses. Non-cash charges consisted of depreciation and amortization, partially offset by the gain on bargain purchase in 2020. Net cash used in operating activities was $2,106,642 for the year ended December 31, 2019, consisting of a net loss of $1,700,003 and an increase in net operating assets of $8,244,406,$2,212,112, partially offset by non-cash charges of $1,749,406.$1,805,474. The increase in net operating assets was primarily due to the increase in sales and other longer payment terms on certain sales, resulting in an increase in accounts receivable, an increase in prepaid and other current assetsinventory and an increase in accountdeferred revenue offset by a decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses. Non-cash charges consisted primarily of stock compensation expense, bad debt and depreciation and amortization. Net cash used in operating activities was $3,056,606 for the year ended December 31, 2017, consisting of a net loss of $3,710,514 and an increase in net operating assets of $568,857, offset by non-cash charges of $1,222,765.

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

Net cash provided by investing activities was $7,030,862, primarily due to matured investments of $7,389,407, partially offset by $358,545 of acquisition of property and equipment. Net cash used in investing activities was $2,688,360$4,897,810 due the purchase of debt securities held-to-maturity of $2,892,190$7,797,217 and $900,805$400,593 for acquisition of property and equipment offset by matured investments of $1,104,635$3,300,000 during the year ended December 31, 2018. Net cash provided in investing activities totaled $6,173,913 for the year ended December 31, 2017, which consisted of matured investments of $6,461,507 less $287,594 for acquisition of property and equipment.2019.

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

Net cash provided by financing activities was $13,604,908$210,006 during the year ended December 31, 2018,2020, mostly from the gross proceedsbalance of $17,249,995 from the offeringloan of common stock and $90,867 from exercise of warrants, partially offset by $2,214,970 repayment of our revolving credit facility, offering costs of $1,402,336 and $118,648 in withholding tax on stock compensation.$266,777 under the Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program. Net cash provided by financing activities was $1,925,684$2,620,484 during the year ended December 31, 20172019, mostly from the exercise of which $2,214,970 was from borrowing under our lineinvestor warrants of credit, partially$2,739,238 offset by $289,286 on withholding taxes paidtax on stock compensation.compensation of $118,754. 

 

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Indebtedness

 

Please see Note 45, Debt, to the financial statements.

 

Contractual Obligations and Commitments

 

In July 2016, we renewed our lease with an unrelated third party for its headquarters office. The renewal was effective September 1, 2016Please see Note 7, Commitments and expandedContingencies, to the office space being occupied. The lease expires in September 2022 and lease payments increase by 3% annually. In February 2017 and January 2018, we signed amendments to further expand our leased office space. Our wholly owned Israeli subsidiary also entered into a two-year lease for office space in September 2018. Future minimum lease payments as of December 31, 2018 are as follows:financial statements.

 

Year Minimum Lease
Payment
2019  $249,000 
2020   245,000 
2021   231,000 
2022   177,000 
Total  $902,000 

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

WeThe Company did not have during the periods presented, and dodoes not currently have, any off-balance sheet arrangements.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

Our discussion and analysisThe preparation of our financial condition and results of operations are based on ourconsolidated financial statements which have been prepared in accordanceconformity with generally accepted accounting principles inGAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the U.S., or GAAP. We havereported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expense during the reporting periods. Management has identified certain accounting policies as critical to understanding ourthe financial condition and results of our operations. For a detailed discussion on the application of these and other accounting policies, see the notes to ourthe financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

JOBS Act

 

We qualify as an “emerging growth company” pursuant to the provisions of the JOBS Act. For as long as we areSensus is an “emerging growth company,” we mayas defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act. As such, the Company can take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that arebut not to “emerging growth companies,” including, but not limited to:

being permitted to provide only two years of audited financial statements, in addition to any required unaudited interim financial statements, with correspondingly reduced “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” disclosure;
not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements in the assessment of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act;
reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in the Company’s periodic reports and proxy statements; and
exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved.

Sensus is expected to not being requiredremain an emerging growth company until December 31, 2021, following which it would continue to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports and proxy statements, reduced disclosure obligations relating to the presentation of financial statements in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, exemptions from the requirements of holding advisory “say-on-pay” votes on executive compensation and stockholder advisory votes on golden parachute compensation. We have availed ourselves of the reducedbe a “smaller reporting obligations and executive compensation disclosure in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and expectcompany,” which will enable it to continue to avail ourselvestake advantage of many of these exemptions, as discussed below. Investors may find Sensus’ common stock less attractive if the reduced reporting obligations availableCompany chooses to emerging growth companies inrely on these exemptions. If some investors find Sensus’ common stock less attractive as a result of any choices to reduce future filings.disclosure, there may be a less active trading market for the Company’s common stock and the price of its common stock may be more volatile. 

 

In addition, an emerging growth company can delay its adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. However, wethe Company have chosen to “opt out” of such extended transition period, and as a result, we planplans to comply with any new or revised accounting standards on the relevant dates on which non-emerging growth companies must adopt such standards. Section 107 of the JOBS Act provides that ourthe decision to opt out of the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards is irrevocable.

Item 7A.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

Item 7A.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Not applicable.

 


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Item 8.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

 

Item 8.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF SENSUS HEALTHCARE, INC.


CONTENTS

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm44
Financial Statements 
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 20182020 and 2017201945F-3
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 20182020 and 2017201946F-4
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 20182020 and 2017201947F-5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 20182020 and 2017201948F-6
Notes to the consolidated financial statements49F-7


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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the ShareholdersStockholders and Board of Directors of


Sensus Healthcare, Inc.

 

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Sensus Healthcare, Inc. (the “Company”) as of December 31, 20182020 and 2017,2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2018,2020, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 20182020 and 2017,2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2018,2020, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

Basis for Opinion


These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’sCompany's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’sCompany's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”("PCAOB") and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.


We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB and in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America.PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the auditaudits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audit,audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’sCompany's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.


Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provideprovides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

/s/ Marcum llp

 

Marcum llp

 

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2012.2012.

 

Fort Lauderdale, FL

March 15, 2019 5, 2021

 


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SENSUS HEALTHCARE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

  As of December 31, 
  2018  2017 
       
Assets        
Current Assets        
Cash and cash equivalents $12,484,256  $10,085,468 
Accounts receivable, net  13,145,934   4,958,255 
Inventories  1,628,817   1,171,383 
Investment in debt securities  2,892,190   1,104,635 
Prepaid and other current assets  1,750,994   566,972 
Total Current Assets  31,902,191   17,886,713 
Property and Equipment, Net  891,029   394,078 
Patent Rights, Net  433,737   530,123 
Deposits  24,272   24,272 
Total Assets $33,251,229  $18,835,186 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity        
Current Liabilities        
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $5,166,239  $4,067,894 
Product warranties  136,217   146,722 
Deferred revenue, current portion  722,025   652,242 
Total Current Liabilities  6,024,481   4,866,858 
Revolving Credit Facility     2,214,970 
Deferred Revenue, Net of Current Portion  766,732   73,083 
Total Liabilities  6,791,213   7,154,911 
Commitments and Contingencies        
Stockholders’ Equity        
Preferred stock, 5,000,000 shares authorized and none issued and outstanding      
Common stock, $0.01 par value – 50,000,000 authorized; 16,145,915 issued and 16,112,461 outstanding at December 31, 2018; 13,522,168 issued and 13,488,714 outstanding at December 31, 2017  161,459   135,221 
Additional paid-in capital  39,957,905   23,181,641 
Treasury stock, 33,454 shares at cost, at December 31, 2018 and 2017.  (133,816)  (133,816)
Accumulated deficit  (13,525,532)  (11,502,771)
Total Stockholders’ Equity  26,460,016   11,680,275 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity $33,251,229  $18,835,186 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. 


SENSUS HEALTHCARE, INC.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

  For the Years Ended December 31, 
   2018   2017 
       
Revenues $26,427,190  $20,587,827 
Cost of Sales  9,516,302   6,787,836 
Gross Profit  16,910,888   13,799,991 
Operating Expenses        
Selling and marketing  8,531,622   8,305,315 
General and administrative  4,124,214   3,721,627 
Research and development  6,260,406   5,490,489 
Total Operating Expenses  18,916,242   17,517,431 
Loss From Operations  (2,005,354)  (3,717,440)
Other Income (Expense)        
Interest income  139,278   75,807 
Interest expense  (156,685)  (68,881)
Other Income (Expense), net  (17,407)  6,926
Net Loss $(2,022,761) $(3,710,514)
Net Loss per share – basic and diluted $(0.14) $(0.28)
Weighted average number of shares used in computing net loss per share – basic and diluted  14,115,757   13,236,519 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.


SENSUS HEALTHCARE, INC.
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017

  Common Stock  Additional  Treasury Stock       
  Shares  Amount  

Paid-In

Capital

  Shares  Amount  

Accumulated

Deficit

  Total 
December 31, 2016  13,546,171  $135,461  $22,930,975     $  $(7,792,257) $15,274,179 
Stock based compensation  5,000   50   405,846            405,896 
Surrender of shares for tax withholding on stock compensation  (29,003)  (290)  (155,180)  (33,454)  (133,816)     (289,286)
Net loss                 (3,710,514)  (3,710,514)
December 31, 2017  13,522,168  $135,221  $23,181,641   (33,454) $(133,816) $(11,502,771) $11,680,275 
Issuance of common stock for cash, net of offering cost  2,563,764   25,638   15,822,021            15,847,659 
Stock based compensation  50,000   500   982,124            982,624 
Surrender of shares for tax withholding on stock compensation  (19,305)  (193)  (118,455)           (118,648)
Exercise of warrants and options  29,288   293   90,574            90,867 
Net loss                 (2,022,761)  (2,022,761)
December 31, 2018  16,145,915  $161,459  $39,957,905   (33,454) $(133,816) $(13,525,532) $26,460,016 
                              

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. 


SENSUS HEALTHCARE, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

  For the Years Ended
December 31,
 
  2018  2017 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities        
Net loss $(2,022,761) $(3,710,514)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash and cash equivalents used in operating activities:        
Bad debt expense (recoveries)  (13,280)   191,391 
Depreciation and amortization  658,255   387,917 
Provision for product warranties  121,807   237,561 
Stock based compensation  982,624   405,896 
Decrease (increase) in:        
Accounts receivable  (8,174,399)  (2,051,011)
Inventories  (661,419)  118,925 
Prepaid and other current assets  (1,184,023)  333,751 
Increase (decrease) in:        
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  1,098,344   1,305,522 
Deferred revenue  763,432   (144,724)
Product warranties  (132,311)  (131,320)
Total Adjustments  (6,540,970)  653,907 
Net Cash Used In Operating Activities  (8,563,731)  (3,056,606)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities        
Acquisition of property and equipment $(854,834) $(287,594)
Investment in debt securities - held to maturity  (2,892,190)   
Investments matured  1,104,635   6,461,507 
Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities  (2,642,389)  6,173,913 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities        
Offering of common stock  17,249,995    
Revolving credit facility, net  (2,214,970)  2,214,970 
Offering costs  (1,402,336)   
Withholding taxes on stock compensation  (118,648)  (289,286)
Exercise of warrants  90,867    
Net Cash Provided By Financing Activities  13,604,908   1,925,684 
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents  2,398,788   5,042,991 
Cash and Cash Equivalents – Beginning  10,085,468   5,042,477 
Cash and Cash Equivalents – Ending $12,484,256  $10,085,468 
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information        
Interest Paid $156,685  $43,316 
Non Cash Investing and Financing Activities        
Transfer of inventory to property and equipment $203,987  $35,393 
  As of December 31, 
  2020  2019 
Assets        
Current assets        
Cash and cash equivalents $14,906,976  $8,100,288 
Investment in debt securities  -   7,389,407 
Accounts receivable, net  3,775,937   14,011,180 
Inventories  4,427,109   2,997,120 
Prepaid and other current assets  2,061,039   1,505,175 
Total current assets  25,171,061   34,003,170 
Property and equipment, net  1,355,831   1,082,428 
Intangibles  337,882   337,351 
Deposits  69,393   101,561 
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net  1,075,728   1,400,037 
Total assets $28,009,895  $36,924,547 
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity        
Current liabilities        
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $2,873,720  $4,779,435 
Deferred revenue, current portion  1,491,916   1,191,898 
Operating lease liabilities, current portion  303,405   309,524 
Product warranties  187,051   187,454 
Total current liabilities  4,856,092   6,468,311 
Loan payable  266,777   - 
Operating lease liabilities  812,124   1,115,529 
Deferred revenue, net of current portion  579,292   1,339,285 
Total liabilities  6,514,285   8,923,125 
Commitments and contingencies        
Stockholders’ equity        
Preferred stock, 5,000,000 shares authorized and none issued and outstanding  -   - 
Common stock, $0.01 par value – 50,000,000 authorized; 16,564,311 issued and 16,491,103 outstanding at December 31, 2020; 16,540,478 issued and 16,485,780 outstanding at December 31, 2019  165,643   165,404 
Additional paid-in capital  43,700,929   43,314,123 
Treasury stock, 73,208 and 54,698 shares at cost, at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively  (309,901)  (252,570)
Accumulated deficit  (22,061,061)  (15,225,535)
Total stockholders’ equity  21,495,610   28,001,422 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $28,009,895  $36,924,547 

 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. 

 

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SENSUS HEALTHCARE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

  For the Years Ended
December 31,
 
  2020  2019 
       
Revenues $9,576,932  $27,263,248 
Cost of sales  4,327,839   9,706,104 
Gross profit  5,249,093   17,557,144 
Operating expenses        
Selling and marketing  5,336,427   9,103,136 
General and administrative  3,989,110   4,004,682 
Research and development  4,157,430   6,417,619 
Total operating expenses  13,482,967   19,525,437 
Loss from operations  (8,233,874)  (1,968,293)
Other income (expense)        
Gain on bargain purchase  588,011    
Gain on extinguishment of loan  757,782    
Interest income  66,785   268,290 
Interest expense  (14,230)   
Other income (expense), net  1,398,348   268,290 
Net loss $(6,835,526) $(1,700,003)
Net loss per share – basic and diluted $(0.42) $(0.10)
Weighted-average number of shares used in computing net loss per share – basic and diluted  16,434,079   16,232,748 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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SENSUS HEALTHCARE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

  Common Stock  Additional
Paid-in
  Treasury Stock  Accumulated    
  Shares  Amount  Capital  Shares  Amount  Deficit  Total 
December 31, 2018  16,145,915  $161,459  $39,957,905   (33,454) $(133,816) $(13,525,532) $26,460,016 
Surrender of shares for tax withholding on stock compensation           (21,244)  (118,754)     (118,754)
Forfeiture of common stock  (11,250)  (113)  113            
Stock-based compensation        620,925            620,925 
Exercise of warrants  405,813   4,058   2,735,180            2,739,238 
Net loss                 (1,700,003)  (1,700,003)
December 31, 2019  16,540,478  $165,404  $43,314,123   (54,698) $(252,570) $(15,225,535) $28,001,422 
Surrender of shares for tax withholding on stock compensation           (18,510)  (57,331)     (57,331)
Forfeiture of common stock  (11,250)  (112)  112             
Stock-based compensation  35,000   350   386,135            386,485 
Exercise of warrants  83   1   559            560 
Net loss                 (6,835,526)  (6,835,526)
December 31, 2020  16,564,311  $165,643  $43,700,929   (73,208) $(309,901) $(22,061,061) $21,495,610 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. 

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SENSUS HEALTHCARE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

  For the Years Ended
December 31,
 
  2020  2019 
Cash flows from operating activities        
Net loss $(6,835,526) $(1,700,003)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash and cash equivalents used in operating activities:        
Bad debt expense  24,000   350,086 
Depreciation and amortization  721,865   545,717 
Inventory write-down  -   90,083 
Provision for product warranties  295,735   288,746 
Gain on bargain purchase  (588,011)  - 
Stock-based compensation  386,483   620,925 
Changes in operating assets (decrease (increase)):        
Accounts receivable  10,249,726   (1,215,332)
Inventories  (1,429,989)  (1,698,523)
Prepaid and other current assets  (199,387)  483,306 
Changes in operating liabilities (increase (decrease)):        
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  (2,302,964)  (676,564)
Deferred revenue  (459,974)  1,042,426 
Product warranties  (296,138)  (237,509)
Total adjustments  6,401,346   (406,639)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  (434,180)  (2,106,642)
Cash flows from investing activities        
Acquisition of property and equipment $(358,545) $(400,593)
Investment in debt securities - held to maturity  -   (7,797,217)
Investments matured  7,389,407   3,300,000 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities  7,030,862   (4,897,810)
Cash flows from financing activities        
Proceeds from loan payable  266,777   - 
Withholding taxes on stock compensation  (57,331)  (118,754)
Exercise of warrants  560   2,739,238 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  210,006   2,620,484 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  6,806,688   (4,383,968)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year  8,100,288 �� 12,484,256 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $14,906,976  $8,100,288 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:        
Interest paid $12,456  $- 
Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing transactions        
Transfer of inventory to property and equipment $-  $240,137 
PPP loan (forgiveness portion) $757,782  $- 
Lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use-assets $-  $1,714,814 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. 

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SENSUS HEALTHCARE, INC.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Note 1 — Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Description of the Business

 

Sensus Healthcare, Inc. (the(together, with its subsidiary, unless the context otherwise indicates, “Sensus” or the “Company”) is a manufacturer of superficial radiation therapy devices and has established a distribution and marketing network to sellsells the devices to healthcare providers globally. The Company was organized on May 7, 2010 as a limited liability corporation. On January 1, 2016, the Company completed a corporate conversion pursuant to which Sensus Healthcare, Inc. succeeded to the business of Sensus Healthcare, LLC. In February 2018, the Company opened a subsidiary in Israel.globally through its distribution and marketing network. The Company operates as one segment from its corporate headquarters located in Boca Raton, Florida.

 

PrinciplesBASIS of consolidationPRESENTATION

 

The accompanying condensedThese consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and include the financial statementsaccounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary in Israel. All inter-company balancessubsidiary. Accounts and transactions between consolidated entities have been eliminated.

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United StatesGAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, andincluding disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenuesrevenue and expensesexpense during the reporting period.periods. Significant estimates to which it is reasonably possible that a change could occur in the near term include, revenue recognition, inventory reserves, receivable allowances, recoverability of long livedlong-lived assets and estimation of the Company’s product warranties. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Impact of COVID-19

The outbreak of COVID-19, which was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020, has led to adverse impacts on the U.S. and global economies, as well as, on the Company’s and its’ employees, operations, and customer demand. The Company has been able to continue to operate and service its customers throughout the pandemic. However, the pandemic significantly impacted the Company’s sales throughout 2020, as social distancing forced physicians to temporarily close their practices, and could further impact the Company’s operations and the operations of the Company’s customers, suppliers and vendors as a result of ongoing quarantines, facility closures, and travel and logistics restrictions. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts the Company’s business, results of operations and financial condition will depend on future developments. The Company cannot reasonably estimate the future impact at this time.

Revenue Recognition

 

On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” using the modified retrospective method for all contracts as of the date of adoption. The adoption of this standard did not result in a significant change to the Company’s historical revenue recognition policies and there were no necessary adjustments required to retained earnings upon adoption.

Under ASC 606, a performance obligation is a promise within a contract to transfer a distinct good or service, or a series of distinct goods and services, to a customer. Revenue is recognized when performance obligations are satisfied and the customer obtainsupon transfer of control of promised goods or services which is generally upon shipment of the goods and performance of the service. Theto customers in an amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled to receive in exchange for those goods or services. Under the standard, a contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation. To determine revenue recognitionThe Company enters into contracts that can include multiple services, which are accounted for arrangements that the Company determines are within the scope of ASC 606, the Company performs the following five steps: (i) identifies the contracts with a customer; (ii) identifies the performance obligations within the contract, including whetherseparately if they are distinct and capable of being distinct in the context of the contract; (iii) determines the transaction price; (iv) allocates the transaction pricedetermined to the performance obligations in the contract; and (v) recognizes revenue when, or as, the Company satisfies each performance obligation.be distinct.

 

The Company’s revenue consists of sales of the Company’s devices and services related to maintaining and repairing the devices. The agreement for the sale of the devices and the service contract are usually signed at the same time and in some instances a service contract is signed on a stand-alone basis. Revenue for service contracts is recognized over the service contract period on a straight-line basis. The Company determined that in practice no significant discount is given on the service contract when it is offered with the device purchase as compared to when it is sold on a stand-alone basis, by comparing the median selling price of the service contract as stand-alone and the median selling price of the service contract when sold together with the device.basis. The service level provided is identical when the service contract is on a purchased stand-alone basis or together with the device. There is no termination provision in the service contract nor any penalties in practice for cancellation of the service contract. contract

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The service contract is not considered a performance obligation until it is paid, and it does not provide a material right for a significant discount when purchased with the device. The service portioncomponents of a sales contract or a stand-alone service contract is accounted for over the period of time of the service contract only when the customer exercises the option by paying for the service contract.


Disaggregateddisaggregated revenue for the year ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 wasare as follows:

 

   For the Years Ended
December 31,
 
   2018  2017 
Product Revenue  $24,651,212  $19,003,723 
Service Revenue   1,775,978   1,584,104 
Total Revenue  $26,427,190  $20,587,827 
          
  2020  2019 
Product revenue $5,449,435  $25,109,303 
Service revenue  4,127,497   2,153,945 
Total revenue $9,576,932  $27,263,248 

The Company operates in a highly-regulatedhighly regulated environment, primarily in the U.S. dermatology market, in which state regulatory approval is sometimes required prior to the customer being able to use the product, primarily in the U.S. dermatology market.product. In these cases where such regulatory approval is pending, revenue is deferred until such time as regulatory approval is obtained.

 

Deferred revenue as of December 31, 2018 wasactivity for 2020 and 2019 is as follows:

  Service  Product  Total Deferred Revenue 
Balance, beginning of period $643,325  $82,000  $725,325 
Revenue recognized  (1,344,588)  (49,000)  (1,393,588)
Amounts invoiced  2,157,020      2,157,020 
Balance, end of period $1,455,757  $33,000  $1,488,757 

 

  Product  Service  Total 
December 31, 2018 $33,000  $1,455,757  $1,488,757 
Revenue recognized  (33,000)  (1,743,817)  (1,598,159)
Amounts invoiced  -   2,819,243   2,640,585 
December 31, 2019  -   2,531,183   2,531,183 
Revenue recognized  -   (2,860,283)  (2,860,283)
Amounts invoiced  23,000   2,377,308   2,400,308 
December 31, 2020 $23,000  $2,048,208  $2,071,208 

Deferred revenue increased due to new service contracts during the year ended December 31, 2018.

 

The Company does not disclose information about remaining performance obligations of deposits for products that have original expected durations of one year or less. Estimated service revenue to be recognized in the future related to the performance obligations that are unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) as of December 31, 20182020 is as follows:

Year  
Service Revenue
 
2019  $674,026 
2020   441,270 
2021   325,893 
2022   14,568 
Total  $1,455,757 

Year Service
Revenue
 
2021 $1,468,916 
2022  446,291 
2023  81,667 
2024  51,334 
Total $2,048,208 

 

The Company provides warranties, generally for one year, in conjunction with the sale of its product. These warranties entitle the customer to repair, replacement, or modification of the defective product subject to the terms of the respective warranty. The Company records an estimate of future warranty claims at the time the Company recognizes revenue from the sale of the productdevice based upon management’s estimate of the future claims rate.

 

Shipping and handling costs are expensed as incurred and are included in cost of sales.

 

Concentration of Credit Risk

 

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and investments in debt securities. The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with highly rated financial institutions.


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Segment and Geographical Information

 

The Company’s revenue is generated primarily from customers in the United States,U.S., which represented approximately 96%97% and 97%92% of revenue for the years ended December 31, 20182020 and 2017,2019, respectively. A singleOne customer in the U.S. accounted for approximately 71%40% and 59%68% of revenue for the years ended December 31, 20182020 and 2017,2019, respectively, and 87%56% and 79% of the accounts receivable as of December 31, 20182020 and 2017.2019, respectively.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

Carrying amounts of cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and revolving credit facility approximate fair value due to their relative short maturities.

 

Fair Value Measurements

The Company uses a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation approaches used to measure fair value. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. Assets and liabilities measured and reported at fair value are classified and disclosed in one of the following categories:

Level 1 Inputs:

Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the reporting date.

• Level 1 assets may include listed mutual funds, ETFs and listed equities

Level 2 Inputs:

Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities that are not active; quotes from pricing services or brokers for which the Company can determine that orderly transactions took place at the quoted price or that the inputs used to arrive at the price are observable; and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable, such as models or other valuation methodologies. 

•    Level 2 assets may include debt securities and foreign currency exchange contracts that have inputs to the valuations that generally can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3 Inputs:

Unobservable inputs for the valuation of the asset or liability, which may include nonbinding broker quotes. Level 3 assets include investments for which there is little, if any, market activity. These inputs require significant management judgment or estimation.

Significance of Inputs.    The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the financial instrument.

Foreign Currency

The Company’s foreign operation functional currency is the U.S. dollar. The Company considers its Israel subsidiary an extension of the parent company operations in the United States. The cash flow in the foreign operation depends primarily on the funding by the parent company.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

The Company maintains its cashCash and cash equivalents primarily consists of cash, money market funds and short-term, highly liquid investments with financial institutions which balances exceed the federally insured limits. Federally insured limits are $250,000 for deposits. Asoriginal maturities of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company had approximately $11,726,000 and $9,952,000, respectively in excess of federally insured limits.three months or less.

 

For purposes of the statementstatements of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid financial instruments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be a cash equivalent.

 

Investments

 

Short-term investments consist of investments which the Company expects to convert into cash within one year, and long-term investments are those that the Company expects to convert to cash after one year. The Company classifies its investments in debt securities (level 2) at the time of purchase as held-to-maturityheld-to-maturity and re-evaluates such classification on a quarterly basis. Held-to-maturity investments consist of securities that the Company has the intent and ability to retain until maturity. TheseAt December 31, 2019, these securities arewere carried at amortized cost plus accrued interest and consist of the following:

 

 

Amortized

Cost

 Gross
Unrealized
Gain
 Gross
Unrealized
Loss
 Fair
Value
  Amortized
Cost
  Gross
Unrealized
Gain
  Gross
Unrealized
Loss
  Fair
Value
 
Short Term:                         
Corporate bonds $602,599 $ $256 $602,343  $6,690,678  $4,251  $  $6,694,929 
United States Treasury bonds  502,036    332  501,704   698,729   1,302      700,031 
Total Short Term:  1,104,635    588  1,104,047 
                         
Total Investments December 31, 2017 $1,104,635 $ $588 $1,104,047 
Short Term:         
Corporate bonds $2,892,190 $ $623 $2,891,567 
Total Short Term:  2,892,190    623  2,891,567 
         
Total Investments December 31, 2018 $2,892,190 $ $623 $2,891,567 
Total Investments December 31, 2019 $7,389,407  $5,553  $  $7,394,960 

At December 31, 2020, the Company did not have any short-term investments.

 

Accounts Receivable

 

The Company does business and extends credit based on an evaluation of each customer’s financial condition, generally without requiring collateral. Exposure to losses on receivables is expected to vary by customer due to the financial condition of each customer. The Company monitors exposure to credit losses and maintains allowances for anticipated losses considered necessary under the circumstances. The allowance for doubtful accounts was approximately $0$24,000 and $16,000$80,000 as of December 31, 20182020 and 2017,2019, respectively. Bad debt recoveries and expense for the years ended December 31, 20182020 and 2017 was2019 were approximately $13,000 in recoveries$24,000 and $191,000 in expense,$350,000, respectively.


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Inventories

 

Inventories consist of finished product and components and are stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value, determined using the first-in-first-out method.

 

Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment are stated at cost.cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation on property and equipment is calculated on the straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of each asset. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred; expenditures that enhance the value of property or extend their useful lives are capitalized. When assets are sold or returned, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and the resulting gain or loss is included in income.

 

Inventory units designated for customer demonstrations, as part of the sales process, are reclassified to property and equipment and the depreciation is recorded to selling and marketing expense. The inventory used for demonstrations and other programs that was reclassified to property and equipment for the years ended December 31, 20182020 and 20172019 was approximately $158,000$0 and $35,000,$240,000, respectively.

 

Intangible Assets

 

Intangible assets are comprised of the Company’s patent rights and are amortized over the patents’ estimated useful life of approximately 13 years. As of December 31, 2018, the remaining useful life was 54 months.

Long-Lived Assetsfinite-lived intangible assets acquired in acquisitions.

 

The Company evaluates its long-livedcarrying value of finite-lived assets includingand their remaining useful lives are reviewed at least annually to determine if triggering events have occurred that may indicate a potential impairment or revision to the amortization period. For finite-lived intangible assets, for possibleif potential impairment whenever circumstances indicate thatare considered to exist, the Company will perform a recoverability test using an undiscounted cash flow analysis. Actual results could differ from these cash flow estimates, which could materially impact the impairment conclusion. If the carrying amountvalue of the asset or related group of assets, mayis determined not to be recoverable from estimated future cash flows in accordance with accounting guidance. If circumstances suggestbased on the recorded amounts cannot be recovered, based upon estimated future undiscounted cash flows,flow test, the difference between the carrying valuesvalue of such assets are reduced tothe asset and its current fair value.value would be recognized as an expense in the period in which the impairment occurs. No impairment charges were recorded for intangible assets long-lived assets for the years ended December 31, 20182020 and 2017.2019.

 

Research and Development

 

Research and development costs related to products under development by the Company and quality and regulatory costs and are expensed as incurred.

 

Earnings Per Share

 

Basic net income (loss) per share is calculated by dividing the net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period using the treasury stock method for options and warrants. The dilutedDiluted net income per share is computed by giving effect to all potential dilutive common share equivalents outstanding for the period. In periods when the Company has incurred a net loss, options and warrants to purchase common shares are considered common share equivalents but have been excluded from the calculation of diluted net loss per share as their effect is antidilutive. Shares excluded were computed under the treasury stock method as follows:

 

  For the Years Ended
December 31,
  For the Years Ended
December 31,
 
  2018 2017  2020  2019 
Stock options 31,694    -   15,776 
Restricted shares 17,365    106   11,186 
Warrants  4,076 
     

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Equity-Based Compensation

 

Pursuant to relevant accounting guidance related to accounting for equity-based compensation, the Company is required to recognize all share-based payments to non-employees and employees in the financial statements based on grant-date fair values on the grant date.values. The Company has accounted for issuanceissuances of shares, options, and warrants in accordance with the guidance, which requires the recognition of expense, based on grant-date fair values, over the service period, generally periods over which the shares, options and warrants vest.


Advertising Costs

 

Advertising and promotion expensescosts are charged to expense as incurred. Advertising and promotion expensecosts included in selling and marketing expense in the accompanying statements of operations amounted to approximately $1,462,000$515,000 and $1,684,000$1,321,000 for the years ended December 31, 20182020 and 2017,2019, respectively.

 

Operating Leases

 

Rent expenseThe Company evaluates arrangements at inception to determine if an arrangement is or contains a lease. Operating lease assets represent the Company’s right to control an underlying asset for the lease term and operating leases which contain escalating rental clauseslease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Control of an underlying asset is recorded on a straight-line basisconveyed to the Company if the Company obtains the rights to direct the use of and to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from using the underlying asset. Operating lease assets and liabilities are recognized at the commencement date of the lease based upon the present value of lease payments over the lease term. When determining the lease term, the Company includes options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise that option. The Company uses an incremental borrowing rate that the Company would expect to incur for a fully collateralized loan over a similar term under similar economic conditions to determine the present value of the lease payments. The Company has lease agreements which include lease and non-lease components, which the Company has elected to account for as a single lease component for all classes of underlying assets.

The lease payments used to determine the Company’s operating lease assets may include lease incentives and stated rent increases and are recognized in the Company’s operating lease assets in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. Operating lease assets are amortized to rent expense over the lease term and included in operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.

 

Recently issued and adopted accounting standardsNote 2 — ACQUISITIONS

 

In May 2014,On August 3, 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)Company acquired two mobile aesthetic laser companies, now known as Sensus Laser Aesthetic Solutions (“SLAS”). ASU 2014-09 eliminated transaction-The companies are expected to complement and industry-specific revenue recognition guidance underexpand the Company’s current GAAPofferings.

The aggregate purchase price of $999,000 was deemed to be compensation for post-acquisition services and replaced it with a principle based approach for determining revenue recognition. ASU 2014-09 requires that companies recognize revenue based onwill be recorded as compensation expense over the value of transferred goods or services as they occur in the contract. remaining service periods.

The ASU also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. ASU 2014-09 is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Entities can transitionpurchase price was allocated to the standard either retrospectively or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as ofassets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated fair values at the date of adoption. In April 2016, the FASB also issued ASU 2016-10, Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing, implementation guidance on principal versus agent, identifying performance obligations, and licensing. ASU 2016-10 is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Entities can transition to the standard either retrospectively or as a cumulative-effect adjustment astransaction. A preliminary summary of the dateestimated fair values of adoption. Thethe assets acquired and liabilities assumed is as follows:

  Fair Value 
Accounts receivable $38,483 
Property and equipment  528,300 
Finite-lived intangible assets:    
Trade names  22,218 
Customer relationships  86,737 
Other liabilities assumed  (87,727)
     
Bargain purchase gain $588,011 

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A bargain purchase gain results from an acquisition if the fair value of the purchase consideration paid in connection with such acquisition is less than the net fair value of the assets acquired, and liabilities assumed. Accordingly, the Company adoptedrecorded a bargain purchase gain of $588,011 which is included in other income on the new revenue recognition standard in the first quarterconsolidated statements of 2018 using the full retrospective method. The Company’s revenues were not materially impacted as a result of applying ASC 606operations for the year ended December 31, 2018, and there have not been significant changes to the Company’s business processes, systems, or internal controls as a result of implementing the standard.2020.

 

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842).” The guidance in ASU 2016-02 supersedes the lease recognition requirements in ASC Topic 840, Leases (FAS 13). The new standard establishes a right-of-use (ROU) model that requires a lesseeFinite-lived intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives, which range from one to record a ROU asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for leases with terms longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 1, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. A modified retrospective transition approach is required for lessees for capital and operating leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. Early adoption of the amendments in the update is permitted. We will adopt the updated accounting guidance in the first quarter of 2019, but prior periods will not be adjusted. The Company does not expect this standard will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.13 years.

 

In May 2017,For the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718) – Scopeyear ended December 31, 2020, the acquisition of Modification Accounting. The amendments included in this update provide guidance about which changesthese two laser rental companies contributed approximately $166,000 to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award require an entity to apply modification accounting. The amendments in this update will be applied prospectively to an award modified on or after the adoption date. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years,gross profit and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company adopted this standard in the first quarter of 2018 and it did not have a material impact on itsnet loss. Consequently, the Company has not presented pro forma financial statements.statements for this acquisition.


Note 23 — Property and Equipment

 

  As of December 31, Estimated
Useful
  2018 2017 

Lives

       
Operations and rental equipment $852,273  $542,639  3 years
Tradeshow and demo equipment  784,244   271,275  3 years
Computer equipment  112,521   94,298  3 years
   1,749,038   908,212   
Less accumulated depreciation  (858,009)  (514,134)  
Property and Equipment, Net $891,029  $394,078   

Property and equipment consists of the following:

  As of December 31,  Estimated
useful
  2020  2019  life-in years
         
Operations and rental equipment $2,177,892  $1,280,209  3
Tradeshow and demo equipment  922,866   914,891  3
Computer equipment  119,237   117,596  3
   3,219,995   2,312,696   
Less accumulated depreciation  (1,864,164)  (1,230,268)  
Property and Equipment, Net $1,355,831  $1,082,428   

 

Depreciation expense was approximately $562,000$613,000 and $291,000$449,000 for the years ended December 31, 20182020 and 2017,2019, respectively. Accumulated depreciation on asset disposals was approximately $218,000$74,000 for the year ended December 31, 2018.2020.

 

Note 34Patent RightsINTANGIBLES

 

  As of December 31, 
  2018  2017 
       
Gross carrying amount $1,253,018  $1,253,018 
Less accumulated amortization  (819,281)  (722,895)
Patent Rights, Net $433,737  $530,123 
  Patent
Rights
  Customer
Relationships
  Trade
Names
  Total 
             
December 31, 2019 $337,351  $  $  $337,351 
Acquired assets     86,737   22,218   108,955 
Amortization expense  (96,386)  (2,780)  (9,258)  (108,424)
December 31, 2020 $240,965  $83,957  $12,960  $337,882 

 

Amortization expense was approximately $108,000 and $96,000 for the years ended December 31, 20182020 and 2017. As2019, respectively.

Estimated amortization expense for the finite-lived intangible assets for each of December 31, 2018, future remaining amortization expensethe five succeeding years is as follows:

 

For the Year Ending December 31,       
2019  $96,386 
2020   96,386 
2021   96,386  $116,019 
2022   96,386   103,058 
2023   48,193   54,865 
Total  $433,737 
2024  6,672 
2025  6,672 

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In 2020, in connection with the two mobile laser company acquisitions, the Company acquired finite-lived trade names and finite-lived customer relationship intangible assets, with weighted-average estimated lives of approximately 13 years and one year, respectively. See Note 2, Acquisitions, for information on these transactions.

 

Note 45Revolving Credit FacilityDEBT

 

On March 12, 2013, the Company entered into a two-year $3 million revolving credit facility. The credit facility was amended and extended effective March 12, 2015 through May 12, 2017. The maximum borrowing was reduced to $1,500,000 and was limited by the Company’s eligible borrowing base of 80% of eligible accounts receivable. On September 21, 2016, a second amendment to the credit facility extended the facility through September 21, 2017, increased the maximum borrowing to $2,000,000 and expanded the eligible accounts receivables to include certain international receivables. The Company was not in compliance in April and May 2017 with one of its financial covenants. On June 27, 2017, the covenant defaults were waived and the agreement was amended to modify the financial covenants effective June 2017. An amendment signed on September 15, 2017 extended the maturity date of the credit line through November 19, 2017. On October 31, 2017, the Company amended itshas a revolving credit facility that, through April 2020, provided for maximum borrowings equal to extend the maturity to October 31, 2019 and to amend the financial covenants. The availability under the amended facility will equal the lesser of (a) the $5 million commitment amount or the(b) a borrowing base plus the $2.5 million non-formula sublimit. The borrowing base consists ofequal to 80% of eligible accounts receivable as definedplus a $2.5 million non-formula sublimit. In October 2019, the term of the facility was extended through January 29, 2020; in January 2020, the agreement.


term was further extended through April 28, 2020; and in April 2020, the term was further extended to April 1, 2022 and the maximum borrowings were increased to the lesser of (a) the $10 million commitment amount or (b) the borrowing base plus a $3 million non-formula sublimit. Interest on any borrowings, at Prime plus 0.75% (6.25%(4.00% at December 31, 2018)2020) and Prime plus 1.50% on non-formula borrowings (7.00%(4.75% at December 31, 2018)2020), is payable monthly, and the outstanding principal and interest are due on the maturity date. The facility is secured by all of the Company’s assets and limits the amount of additional indebtedness,indebtedness; restricts the sale, disposition or transfer of assets of the CompanyCompany; and requires the maintenance of a certain monthly adjusted quick ratio restrictive covenant, as defined in the agreement.facility. The Company was in compliance with its financial covenants as of December 31, 20182020 and December 31, 2017.2019. There were no borrowings outstanding under the revolving credit facility at December 31, 20182020 and approximately $2,215,000 was outstanding at December 31, 2017.2019. The Company pays commitment fees of 0.25% per annum on the average unused portion of the line of credit.

On April 20, 2020, the Company received a loan of $1,022,785 under the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) Paycheck Protection Program enabled by the CARES Act of 2020, to be used for employee compensation and facilities costs. The loan provided for a six-month deferral period during which no payments were due, although interest accrued during this period. The loan matures in April 2022 and provides for interest at the rate of 1% per annum. The loan is subject to forgiveness for principal that is used for the limited purposes that expressly qualify for forgiveness under SBA requirements. The Company applied for and has been notified that $757,782 in eligible expenditures for payroll and other expenses described in the CARES Act has been forgiven. Loan forgiveness is reflected in gain on extinguishment of the loan in the consolidated statements of operations.

 

Note 56 — Product Warranties

 

Changes in product warranty liability were as follows for the year ended December 31, 2018:2020:

 

Balance, beginning of period $146,722 
Balance, December 31, 2019 $187,454 
Warranties accrued during the period  121,807   295,735 
Payments on warranty claims  (132,312)  (296,138)
Balance, end of period $136,217 
Balance, December 31, 2020 $187,051 

 

Note 67 — Commitment and Contingencies

 

Operating Lease Agreements

 

In July 2016, theThe Company renewedleases its lease withheadquarters office from an unrelated third party for its headquarters office.party. The renewallease was effective September 1,last renewed in 2016 and expanded the office space being occupied. The lease expires in September 2022 with an option to extend with prior notice upon terms to be negotiated.

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The following table presents information about the amount, timing and lease payments increase by 3% annually. In February 2017 and January 2018,uncertainty of cash flows arising from the Company signed amendments to expand further the leased office space. The Company’s Israeli subsidiary entered into a two year lease for office space starting in September 2018. Future minimum lease paymentsoperating leases as of December 31, 2018 are as follows:2020.

 

Year  Minimum Lease
Payment
 
2019  $249,000 
2020   245,000 
2021   231,000 
2022   177,000 
Total  $902,000 
Maturity of Operating Lease Liabilities Amount 
2021 $348,122 
2022  284,578 
2023  104,343 
2024  105,843 
2025  107,942 
Thereafter  386,789 
Total undiscounted operating leases payments $1,337,617 
Less: Imputed interest  (222,088)
Present Value of Operating Lease Liabilities $1,115,529 
     
Other Information    
Weighted-average remaining lease term  6.0 years 
Weighted-average discount rate  5.0%

 

Rental expense for yearAn initial Right of Use (“ROU”) asset of approximately $805,000 was recognized as a non-cash assets addition with the adoption of the new lease accounting standard. The value of the ROU assets was reduced by approximately $324,000 and $330,000 during the years ended December 31, 20182020 and 20172019, respectively. Cash paid for amounts included in the present value of operating lease liabilities was approximately $229,000$359,000 and $178,000,$310,000 for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and is included in cash flows from operating activities in the accompanying consolidated statement of cash flows. Operating lease costs were approximately $373,000 and $351,000 for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

 

Manufacturing Agreement

 

In July 2010, the Company entered into a three-year contract manufacturing agreement with an unrelated third party for the production and manufacture of the Company’s main productSRT-100 (and subsequently the SRT-100 Vision and the SRT-100 Plus), in accordance with the Company’s product specifications. The agreement renews for successive yearsone-years periods unless either party notifies the other party in writing, at least 60 days prior to the anniversary date of thisthe agreement, that it will not renew the agreement. The Company or the manufacturer has the option tomay terminate the agreement withupon 90 daysdays’ prior written notice.

 

Purchases from this manufacturer totaled approximately $4,185,000$2,474,000 and $3,838,000$5,786,000 for the years ended December 31, 20182020 and 2017,2019, respectively. As of December 31, 20182020 and 2017,2019, approximately $1,041,000$697,000 and $829,000,$1,104,000, respectively, was due to this manufacturer, which is presented in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the accompanying balance sheets.


Legal contingencies

 

The Company is party to certain legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business. The Company assesses, in conjunction with its legal counsel, the need to record a liability for litigation and related contingencies.

 

In November 2015, the Company learned that the Department of Justice (the “Department”) had commenced an investigation of the billing to Medicare by a physician who had treated patients with the Company’s SRT-100. The Company has received atwo Civil Investigative DemandDemands from the Department seeking documents and written responses in connection with that investigation. The Company has fully cooperated with the investigation. The Department has advised the Company that it was considering expanding the investigation to determine whether the Company had any involvement in the physician’s use of certain reimbursement codes. The Company disputes that it has engaged in any wrongdoing with respect to such reimbursement claims; among other things, the Company does not submit claims for reimbursement or provide coding or billing advice to physicians. To the Company’s knowledge, the Department has made no determination as to whether the Company engaged in any wrongdoing, or whether to pursue any legal action against the Company. Should the Department decide to pursue legal action, the Company believes it has strong and meritorious defenses and will vigorously defend itself. At this time, the Company is unable to estimate the cost associated with this matter.

 

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Note 78 — Employee Benefit Plans

 

We sponsorThe Company sponsors a 401(k) defined contribution retirement plan that allows eligible employees to contribute a portion of their compensation, through payroll deductions in accordance with specifiedas defined by the plan guidelines. We makeand subject to Internal Revenue Code limitations. The Company makes contributions to the plans thatplan which include matching a percentage of the employees’ contributions up to certain limits. Expenses related to this plan totaled approximately $107,000$125,000 and $95,000$123,000 for the years ended December 31, 20182020 and 2017,2019, respectively.

 

Note 89 — Stockholders’ Equity

 

The Company has authorized 50,000,000 shares of common stock, of which 16,145,91516,564,311 were issued and 16,112,46116,491,103 outstanding at December 31, 2018; 13,522,1682020; 16,540,478 shares were issued and 13,488,71416,485,780 outstanding as of December 31, 2017,2019, respectively.

Stock Issuances

On September 17, 2018, the Company completed a public offering of 2,205,882 shares of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share, at a public offering price of $6.80 per share. On September 21, 2018 the Company issued an additional 330,882 shares of its common stock pursuant to the exercise in full of the underwriters’ option received in connection with the public offering of its common stock. After giving effect to the full exercise of the option, Sensus sold an aggregate of 2,536,764 shares of its common stock at a price of $6.80 per share with total gross proceeds of approximately $17.25 million, and net proceeds of $15.85 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses.

 

Warrants

 

In April 2013, the closing date of2016, investors in the Company’s second commoninitial public offering the Company’s placement agent received investor rights to five-year warrants to purchase 86,376 common shares of the Company at an exercise price of $4.55 per unit, which was equal to 110% of the offering price. During the first quarter of 2018, 73,309 of the warrants were exercised, and 13,067 warrants expired.

In June 2016, from the Company’s IPO, the investors(the “IPO”), received three-year warrants to purchase 2,300,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $6.75 per share; the warrants arewere exercisable through June 8, 2019. FollowingIn 2019, the first anniversaryCompany entered into an amendment to the Warrant Agreement to extend the expiration date of the date of issuance, if certain conditions are met,investor warrants from June 8, 2019 until June 8, 2020. During the Company may redeem any and all of the outstandingyear ended December 31, 2019, warrants at a price equal to $0.01 per warrant.for 405,813 shares were exercised.


In addition, the underwriter’s representatives forunderwriters’ of the IPO received four-year warrants to purchase up to 138,000 units, consisting of one share of common stock and one warrant to purchase one share of common stock. The warrants for the units are exercisable between June 2, 2017 anduntil June 2, 2021 at an exercise price of $6.75 per unit. As of December 31, 2020, none of the unit warrants have been exercised.

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s warrant activity:

 

  Number of
Warrants
  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
  Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (In Years)
  Warrants 
Outstanding – December 31, 2017   2,524,376  $6.67   1.50 
 Number of
Warrants
  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
  Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
(In Years)
 
Outstanding – December 31, 2019  2,032,187  $6.75   0.51 
Granted                   
Exercised   (73,309)  4.55      (83)      
Expired   (13,067)  4.55      (1,894,104)      
Outstanding – December 31, 2018   2,438,000  $6.75   0.55 
Exercisable – December 31, 2018   2,438,000  $6.75   0.55 
Outstanding – December 31, 2020  138,000  $6.75   0.44 
Exercisable – December 31, 2020  138,000  $6.75   0.44 

 

The intrinsic value of the common stock warrants was approximately $1,609,000$0 as of December 31, 2018,2020 and $19,000 as of December 31, 2017.2019, respectively.

 

2016 and 2017 equity incentiveEquity Incentive Plans

 

The Company has limited the aggregate number of shares of common stock to be awarded under the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan to 397,473 shares and no more than 397,473 shares of common stock in the aggregatewhich may be granted in connection with incentive stock options. The Company has limited the aggregate number of shares of common stock to be awarded under the 2017 Equity Incentive Plan to 500,000 shares and no more than 500,000 shares of common stock in the aggregatewhich may be granted in connection with incentive stock options. In addition, unless the Compensation Committee specifically determines otherwise, the maximum number of shares available under the 2016 and 2017 Plans and the awards granted under those plans will be subject to appropriate adjustment in the case of any stock dividends, stock splits, recapitalizations, reorganizations, mergers, consolidations, exchanges or other changes in capitalization affecting our common stock.

 

On June 2, 2016, 307,666 shares of restricted stock were issued to employees and were recorded at the fair value of $5.25 as per the initial offering price. In addition, on January 20, 2017, 10,000 shares of restricted stock were issued to one employee and were recorded at the fair value of $4.99 per share and on October 1, 2018, 30,000 shares of restricted stock were issued to employees and were recorded at the fair value of $8.58 per share. The restricted shares vest 25% per year over a four-year vesting period and are being recognized as expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of the awards.

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On January 25, 2018, 80,000 fully vested shares were granted to the nonemployee directors, and 229,334The stock options with a four-year vesting period were granted to employees. The shares were recorded at the fair value of $5.55 per share for a total of $444,000 and the stock options were valued using a Black Scholes model at $3.52 per option using the assumptions noted in the following table. All 229,334 stock options were unvested and had an intrinsic value of approximately $427,000$0 as of December 31, 2018.

2018
Expected volatility67.8%
Risk-free interest rate2.5%
Expected life6.25 years
Dividend yield0.0%

The accounting guidance requires the use of a valuation model to calculate the fair value of each stock-based award. The Company uses the Black-Scholes model to estimate the fair value of stock options granted based on the following assumptions:

Expected Volatility. Expected volatility is a measure of the amount by which the Company’s stock price is expected to fluctuate. Expected volatility is based on the historical daily volatility of the price of our common shares. The Company estimated the expected volatility of the stock options at grant date.

Risk-Free Interest Rate. The risk-free interest rate is based on the implied yield on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with remaining terms equivalent to the expected term of our stock-based awards.

Expected Term or Life. The expected term or life of stock options granted issued represents the expected weighted average period of time from the date of grant to the estimated date that the stock option would be fully exercised. The weighted average expected option term was determined using a combination of the “simplified method” for plain vanilla options as allowed by the accounting guidance. The “simplified method” calculates the expected term as the average of the vesting term2020 and original contractual term of the options.December 31, 2019, respectively.

 

The Company recognizes forfeitures as they occur rather than estimating a forfeiture rate. The reduction of stock compensation expense related to the forfeitures was approximately $39,000$24,000 and $7,000$8,000 for the years ended December 31, 20182020 and 2017,2019, respectively.

 

Unrecognized stock compensation expense was approximately $1,391,000$331,000 as of December 31, 2018,2020, which will be recognized over the remaining vesting period.a weighted average period of 1.75 years.

A summary of restricted stock activity is presented as follows:

Outstanding at Shares  Weighted- 
Average
Grant Date Fair
Value
 
December 31, 2019  80,417  $5.70 
Granted  35,000   4.11 
Vested  (66,667)  5.24 
Forfeited  (11,250)  8.58 
December 31, 2020  37,500  $4.17 

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s restricted stock option activity:

 

   Shares  Weighted
Average
Grant Date Fair
Value
 
Unvested balance at December 31, 2017   237,000  $5.24 
Granted   30,000   8.58 
Vested   (68,166)  5.24 
Forfeited   (33,000)  5.25 
Unvested balance at December 31, 2018   165,834  $5.84 
  Number of
Options
  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
  Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term 
(In Years)
 
Outstanding – December 31, 2019  229,334  $5.55   8.07 
Granted         
Exercised         
Expired         
Outstanding – December 31, 2020  229,334  $5.55   7.07 
Exercisable – December 31, 2020  229,334   5.55   7.07 

 

Treasury Stock

 

The Company accounts for purchases of treasury stock under the cost method with the cost of such share purchases reflected in treasury stock in the accompanying condensedconsolidated balance sheet. As of December 31, 20182020 and 2017,2019, the Company had 33,45473,208 and 54,698 treasury shares.shares, respectively.

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Note 910 — Income Taxes

 

The income tax provision (benefit) consisted of the following:

 

 For The Years Ended  For the Years Ended 
 December 31,  December 31, 
 2018  2017  2020  2019 
Current – federal        -   - 
Current – state        -   - 
Deferred – federal  (707,725)  (767,337)  (1,278,745)  (601,575)
Deferred –state  (199,266)  (494,982)
Deferred – international  (40,038)     (61,293)  (43,303)
Deferred – state  (246,766)  (114,049)
  (994,529)  (881,386)  (1,539,304)  (1,139,860)
Change in valuation allowance  994,529   881,386   1,539,304   1,139,860 
Income tax provision (benefit) $  $  $-  $- 

For the years ended December 31, 20182020 and December 31, 2017,2019, the expected tax expense (benefit) based on the statutory rate is reconciled with the actual tax expense (benefit) as follows:

 

 For The Years Ended  For the Years Ended 
 December 31,  December 31, 
 2018 2017  2020  2019 
U.S. federal statutory rate  (21.0)%  (35.0)%  (21.0)%  (21.0)%
State taxes, net of federal benefit  (4.8)%  (2.7)%  (5.8)%  (6.1)%
Foreign rate differential  (0.2)%     (0.1)%  (0.2)%
Permanent differences  2.4%  3.2%  (1.9)%  3.2%
Change in tax rates  (4.0)%  14.4%  0.3%  (1.9)%
Return-to-provision adjustments  (2.2)%     0.6%  (4.0)%
Tax credits  (19.3)%  (2.1)%  5.2%  (37.1)%
Other     (1.6)%  -   -%
Change in valuation allowance  49.2%  23.8%  22.5%  67.1%
                
Income tax provision (benefit)  0.0%  0.0%  0.0%  0.0%

 

As of December 31, 20182020 and December 31, 2017,2019, the Company’s net deferred tax asset (liability) consisted of the effects of temporary differences attributable to the following:

 

 December 31,  December 31, 
 2018  2017  2020  2019 
Net operating losses $1,458,744  $793,864  $3,683,102  $1,701,503 
Stock-based compensation  122,239   68,730   190,202   183,911 
Depreciation and amortization  (97,700)  12,473   (236,312)  (94,400)
Accrued expenses and reserves  45,106   77,532   106,337   195,321 
Prepaid expenses  (23,230)  (3,893)
Customer deposits  216,184   60,759 
Tax credit  546,592   155,320   824,353   1,176,852 
Charitable Contributions  36,752   37,468 
Lease Accounting  (2,061)  - 
Other, net  42,885   15,418   1,703   204 
Deferred tax asset, net  2,117,866   1,123,337   4,797,030   3,257,725 
Valuation allowance  (2,117,866)  (1,123,337)  (4,797,030)  (3,257,725)
Deferred tax asset, net of valuation allowance        -   - 

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The Company has federal tax net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $5,216,000$12,943,000 as of December 31, 20182020 and state net operating loss carryforwards spread across various jurisdictions with a combined total of approximately $6,069,000$14,107,000 as of December 31, 2018.2020. The net operating loss carryforwards generated prior to January 1, 2018, if not used to reduce taxable income in future periods, will begin to expire in 2029, for both federal and state tax purposes. The net operating loss carryforward generated after December 31, 2017 will never expire for federal purposes but can only reduce 80% of taxable income in future years.  Additionally, the Company also has tax credit carryforwards of approximately $547,000$824,000 as of December 31, 2018.2020.  These credit carryforwards, if not used in future periods, will begin to expire in 2029.

 

In assessing the realization of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will be realized.  The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the future generation of taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible.  Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, and taxing strategies in making this assessment.  Based on this assessment, management has established a full valuation allowance against all of the net deferred tax assets for each period, since it is more likely than not that all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.  The valuation allowance for the years ended December 31, 20182020 and 20172019 increased by approximately $995,000$1,540,000 and $881,000,$1,140,000, respectively.

 

Management has evaluated and concluded that there were no material uncertain tax positions requiring recognition in the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 20182020 and 2017.2019. The Company does not expect any significant changes in its unrecognized tax benefits within 12 months of the reporting date. The Company has U.S. federal and certain state tax returns subject to examination by tax authorities beginning with those filed for the year ended December 31, 2014.2015. The Company’s policy is to classify assessments, if any, for tax related interest as interest expense and penalties as general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.


On December 22, 2017, the United States enacted tax reform legislation known as the H.R.1, commonly referred to as the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (the “Act”), resulting in significant modifications to existing law. The Company has completed the accounting for the effects of the Act as of December 31, 2017. Our financial statements for

During the year ended December 31, 2017, reflect certain effects2020, $757,782 of the ActPPP loan was forgiven which includes a reduction in the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, as well as other changes. As a result of the changes to tax laws and tax rates under the Act, the Company incurred an incremental increaseresulted in income that was not recognized for tax expense of approximately $562,000 during the year ended December 31, 2017, which consisted primarily of the remeasurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities from 35% to 21%. This incremental amount was offset by a change to the Company’s valuation allowance resulting in no net effect.purposes. 

 

Note 1011 — Subsequent Events

 

The Company evaluateshas evaluated subsequent events and transactions that occur after the balance sheet date up to the date that the financial statements were issued for potential recognition or disclosure. The Company did not identify any subsequentdisclosure, and determined that there have been no events that have occurred that would have required adjustment or disclosurerequire adjustments to our disclosures in the consolidated financial statements.

 

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Item 9.

CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

 

None.Item 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

 

There have been no disagreements on accounting and financial disclosure matters.

Item 9A.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Item 9A.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Control and Procedures

 

As of December 31, 2018,2020, the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer each concluded that as of December 31, 2018,2020, the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we maintained effective disclosure controls and procedures.

 

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act. We have performed an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. Our management used the updated Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission to perform this evaluation. Based on that evaluation, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2018.2020.

 

As an emerging growth company, our independent registered accounting firm is not required to issue an attestation report on our internal control over financial reporting.

 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

There have beenwere no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our most recently completedthe fourth quarter of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.


Item 9B.OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.Item 9B.OTHER INFORMATION

 

The Company is furnishing no other information in this Form 10-K.

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PART III.

Item 10.DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Item 10.DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

The information required by this item will be set forth in the Proxy Statement for our 20192021 Annual Meeting and is incorporated into this report by reference.

Item 11.EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

Item 11.EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

 

The information required by this item will be set forth in the Proxy Statement for our 20192021 Annual Meeting and is incorporated into this report by reference.

Item 12.

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED SHAREOWNERS MATTERS

 

OurItem 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The Company’s 2016 and 2017 Equity Incentive Plans were each approved by our stockholders. The following table provides certain information regarding the Company’s equity compensation plans.

 

Plan Category Number of securities to be
issued upon exercise of
outstanding options,
warrants and
rights
  Weighted-average
exercise
price
of outstanding options,
warrants and rights
  Number of securities
remaining
available
for future issuance under
equity
compensation plans (excluding
securities reflected in column
(a)
  Number of securities
to be
issued upon exercise of
outstanding options,
warrants and
rights
  Weighted-average
exercise
price
of outstanding options,
warrants and rights
  Number of securities
remaining
available
for future issuance under
equity
compensation plans (excluding
securities reflected in column
(a)
 
 (a) (b) (c)  (a) (b) (c) 
Equity Compensation Plans Approved by Securities Holders  229,334  $5.55   278,473   229,334  $5.55   265,973 
Equity Compensation Plans Not Approved by Securities Holders                  
Total  229,334  $5.55   278,473   229,334  $5.55   265,973 

 

The other information required by this item will be set forth in the Proxy Statement for our 20192021 Annual Meeting and is incorporated into this report by reference.

Item 13.

Item 13.CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

 

The information required by this item will be set forth in the Proxy Statement for our 20192021 Annual Meeting and is incorporated into this report by reference.

Item 14.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

Item 14.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

 

The information required by this item will be set forth in the Proxy Statement for our 20192021 Annual Meeting and is incorporated into this report by reference.


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PART IV

Item 15.EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

Item 15.EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

 

The following documents are filed as a part of this report

 

 1.Financial Statements

 

The Company’s Financial Statementsconsolidated financial statements included in Part II of this Annual Reportbeginning on Form 10-K are incorporated by reference into this Item 15.page F-1.

 

 2.Financial Statement Schedules

 

OtherFinancial statement schedules and exhibits arehave been omitted because the required information either isthey are not applicable, not required or the information required is shownincluded in the Company’s consolidated financial statements or the notesnote thereto.

 

 3.Exhibits Required to be Filed by Item 601 of Regulation S-K

 

The Exhibit Index beginning on page 6330 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K is incorporated by reference to this Item 15.

Item 16.FORM 10-K SUMMARY

Item 16.FORM 10-K SUMMARY

 

None.


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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.

SENSUS HEALTHCARE, INC.
Date: March 15, 2019/s/ Joseph C. Sardano
Joseph C. Sardano
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.EXHIBIT INDEX

 

NameExhibit No. TitleDescriptionDate
/s/ Joseph SardanoChief Executive Officer and ChairmanMarch 15, 2019
Joseph Sardano(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ Arthur LevineChief Financial OfficerMarch 15, 2019
Arthur Levine(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
/s/ John HeinrichDirectorMarch 15, 2019
John Heinrich
/s/ William H. McCallDirectorMarch 15, 2019
William H. McCall
/s/ Samuel O’RearDirectorMarch 15, 2019
Samuel O’Rear
/s/ Anthony B. PetrelliDirectorMarch 15, 2019
Anthony B. Petrelli

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.Description
   
2.1 Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of December 12, 2011, by and between Sensus Healthcare, LLC and Sensus Healthcare, LLC – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (filed 2/10/16)(No. 333-209451).
   
2.2 Plan of Conversion of Sensus Healthcare, LLC – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (filed 2/10/16)(No. 333-209451).
   
3.1 Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Sensus Healthcare, Inc. – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement on Form S-1 (filed 3/25/16)(No. 333-209451).
   
3.2 Bylaws of Sensus Healthcare, Inc. – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (filed 2/10/16)(No. 333-209451).
   
4.1 Form of Representatives’ Warrant to Purchase Units– incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.7 of the Company’s Amendment No. 4 to Registration Statement on Form S-1 (filed 5/19/16) (No. 333-209451).
   
4.24. 2* FormDescription of IndentureCompany’s Common Stock – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.24.4 of the Company’s Registration StatementAnnual Report on Form S-310-K (filed 11/3/6/17)(No. 333-221371)20) (No.001-37714).
   
4.310.1 Form of Warrant Agreement, by and between Sensus Healthcare, Inc. and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, as warrant agent, including warrant certificate – incorporated by reference to Amendment No. 3 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1/A (filed 5/13/16)(No. 333-209451).
10.1Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement by and between Sensus Healthcare, LLC and Silicon Valley Bank, dated as of March 12, 2013 – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (filed 2/10/16)(No. 333-209451).

10.2Default Waiver and First Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement by and between Sensus Healthcare, LLC and Silicon Valley Bank, dated May 12, 2015 – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (filed 2/10/16)(No. 333-209451).
10.3Second Amendment and Restated Loan and Security Agreement by and between Sensus Healthcare, Inc. and Silicon Valley Bank, dated September 21, 2016 – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (filed 11/7/16)(No. 001-37714).
   
10.410.2 Office Lease Agreement, dated as of July 26, 2010, by and between Rexall Sundown, Inc. and Sensus Healthcare, LLC – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (filed 2/10/16)(No. 333-209451).
   
10.510.3 Amendment to Lease, dated as of January 27, 2014, by and between Rexall Sundown, Inc. and Sensus Healthcare, LLC– incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (filed 2/10/16)(No. 333-209451).
   
10.610.4 Commercial Lease, dated as of July 7, 2016, by and between BREF 851, LLC and Sensus Healthcare, Inc. – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (filed 11/7/16)(No. 001-37714).
   
10.7+10.5+ Sensus Healthcare, Inc. 2016 Equity Incentive Plan – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 of the Company’s Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-1 (filed 3/10/16)(No. 333-209451).
   
10.8+10.6+ Form of Non-Qualified Option Grant Agreement – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (filed 2/10/16)(No. 333-209451).
   
10.9+10.7+ Equity Grant Agreement, dated as of July 30, 2015, by and among Arthur Levine, Sensus Healthcare, LLC and certain contributing members named therein – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (filed 2/10/16)(No. 333-209451).
10.10+Employment Agreement between Sensus Healthcare, Inc. and Joseph C. Sardano – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (filed 2/10/16)(No. 333-209451).
   
10.11+10.8*# Employment Agreement between Sensus Healthcare, Inc. and Kalman Fishman – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (filed 2/10/16)(No. 333-209451).
10.12+Employment Agreement between Sensus Healthcare, Inc. and Arthur Levine – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (filed 2/10/16)(No. 333-209451).
10.13#Manufacturing Agreement, dated as of July 20, 2010, by and between RbM Services, LLC and Sensus Healthcare, LLC – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (filed 2/10/16)(No. 333-209451).LLC.
10.14+Amendment to Equity Grant Agreement, dated as of November 16, 2016, by and among Arthur Levine, Sensus Healthcare, LLC and certain contributing members named therein.

 

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10.1510.9 Sensus Healthcare, Inc. 2017 Equity Incentive Plan – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (filed 6/9/17)(No. 001-37714).
   
10.1610.10 Default Waiver and First Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement by and between Silicon Valley Bank and Sensus Healthcare, Inc., dated June 27, 2017 – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on FromForm 10-Q (filed 8/4/17)(No. 001-37714).

10.17 
 10.11*#Second Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on From 10-Q (filed 11/6/17)(No. 001-37714).and between Silicon Valley Bank and Sensus Healthcare, Inc., dated September 15, 2017.
   
10.1810.12*# Third Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on From 10-Q (filed 11/6/17)(No. 001-37714).and between Silicon Valley Bank and Sensus Healthcare, Inc., dated October 31, 2017.
   
10.19+10.13+ 

Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (filed 11/6/17)(No. 333-221372).

   
10.20+10.14+ Employment Agreement between Sensus Healthcare, Inc. and Michael Sardano – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (filed 5/8/18) (No. 333-209451).
   
14.110.15 Fourth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement by and between Silicon Valley Bank and Sensus Healthcare, Inc. and, dated October 28, 2019 – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (filed 11/8/19)(No. 001-37714).
10.16*Fifth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement by and between Silicon Valley Bank and Sensus Healthcare, Inc. and, dated January 31, 2020
10.17Sixth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement by and between Silicon Valley Bank and Sensus Healthcare Inc., dated April 13, 2020 – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (filed 5/11/20)(No.333-209451).
14.1Sensus Healthcare, Inc. Code of Ethics – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 14.1 of the of the Company’s Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-1 (filed 3/10/16)(No. 333-209451).

21.1Subsidiaries – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 21.1 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (filed 3/10/17)(No. 001-37714).
   
23.1* Consent of Marcum LLP, Independent Registered IndependentPublic Accounting Firm.Firm
   
31.1* Certification of Joseph C. Sardano, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sensus Healthcare, Inc., Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
   
31.2* Certification of Arthur Levine,Javier Rampolla, Chief Financial Officer of Sensus Healthcare, Inc., Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
   
32.1* Certification of Joseph C. Sardano, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sensus Healthcare, Inc., Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
   
32.2* Certification of Arthur Levine,Javier Rampolla, Chief Financial Officer of Sensus Healthcare, Inc., Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
   
101.INS* XBRL Instance Document
   
101.SCH* XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
   
101.CAL* XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
   
101.LAB* XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
   
101.PRE* XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
   
101.DEF* XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

 

+Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan.

#Portions of exhibit have been granted confidential treatment by the SEC.omitted.

*Filed electronically herewith.

 

Instruments defining the rights of holders of unregistered long-term debt of the issuer and its subsidiaries have been omitted from this exhibit index because the amount of debt authorized under any such instrument does not exceed 10% of the total assets of the issuer and its consolidated subsidiaries.  The issuer agrees to furnish a copy of any such instrument to the Commission upon request.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.

SENSUS HEALTHCARE, INC.
Date: March 5, 2021/s/ Joseph C. Sardano
Joseph C. Sardano
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

NameTitleDate
/s/ Joseph SardanoChief Executive Officer and ChairmanMarch 5, 2021
Joseph Sardano(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ Javier RampollaChief Financial OfficerMarch 5, 2021
Javier Rampolla(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
/s/ Megan CornishDirectorMarch 5, 2021
Megan Cornish
/s/ John HeinrichDirectorMarch 5, 2021
John Heinrich
/s/ William H. McCallDirectorMarch 5, 2021
William H. McCall
/s/ Samuel O’RearDirectorMarch 5, 2021
Samuel O’Rear
/s/ Anthony B. PetrelliDirectorMarch 5, 2021
Anthony B. Petrelli

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