UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 20172018
OR
¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
From ________________ to ________________
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Washington | 000-27793 | 91-1238077 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
415 N. Quay St. |
| 99336 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
| (Zip Code) |
(509) 735-9092
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name, former address & former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 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 filings for the past 90 days. YESx NO ¨
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APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
As of September 30, 2017,2018, the number of the Company's shares of common stock par value $0.001, outstanding was 4,986,048.
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY, INC.
FORM 10-Q
September 30, 20172018
Index
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION3
Item 1. Financial Statements.3
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.10
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.13
Item 4. Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.13
Item 2 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds14
Item 3 Defaults Upon Senior Securities14
Item 4 Mine Safety Disclosure14
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY, INC. | ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY, INC. | |||||
BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||
| September 30, 2017 (Unaudited) |
| December, 31, 2016 | September 30, 2018 |
| December 31, 2017 |
ASSETS |
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Current assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents | $ 257,112 |
| $ 502,971 | $ 356,406 |
| $ 208,101 |
Certificates of deposit investments | 1,000,000 |
| 1,000,000 | 900,000 |
| 1,000,000 |
Accounts receivable | 94,506 |
| 71,202 | 116,273 |
| 98,941 |
Inventories | 813,970 |
| 703,147 | 650,726 |
| 762,517 |
Accrued interest receivable | 5,784 |
| 6,903 | 9,579 |
| 5,137 |
Prepaid expenses | 20,322 |
| 8,405 | 24,607 |
| 8,039 |
Total current assets | 2,191,694 |
| 2,292,628 | 2,057,591 |
| 2,082,735 |
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Property and equipment, net | 36,428 |
| 51,383 | 23,137 |
| 31,444 |
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Deferred income tax asset, net | 244,092 |
| 244,092 | |||
Total assets | $ 2,472,214 |
| $ 2,588,103 | $ 2,080,728 |
| $ 2,114,179 |
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LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Current liabilities |
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Accounts payable | $ 54,709 |
| $ 15,114 | $ 59,983 |
| $ 18,969 |
Accrued liabilities | 27,005 |
| 22,693 | 19,804 |
| 21,882 |
Refundable deposits | 7,247 |
| 4,527 | - |
| 3,937 |
Total current liabilities | 88,961 |
| 42,334 | 79,787 |
| 44,788 |
Total liabilities | 88,961 |
| 42,334 | 79,787 |
| 44,788 |
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COMMITMENTS (NOTE 6) |
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Stockholders’ equity |
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Common stock, $0.001 par value 50,000,000 shares authorized 4,986,048 and 5,060,903 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | 4,986 |
| 5,061 | |||
Common stock, $0.001 par value 50,000,000 shares authorized 4,986,048 and 4,986,048 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | 4,986 |
| 4,986 | |||
Additional paid-in capital | 944,160 |
| 972,609 | 944,161 |
| 944,161 |
Retained earnings | 1,434,107 |
| 1,568,099 | 1,051,794 |
| 1,120,244 |
Total stockholders’ equity | 2,383,253 |
| 2,545,769 | 2,000,941 |
| 2,069,391 |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ 2,472,214 |
| $ 2,588,103 | $ 2,080,728 |
| $ 2,114,179 |
(See "Notesnotes to Financial Statements")Statements
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY, INC. (Unaudited) | ||||||||
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| Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 |
| Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 |
| Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 |
| Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 |
SALES, NET |
| $ 293,154 |
| $ 312,042 |
| $ 1,062,346 |
| $ 1,038,932 |
SITE SUPPORT |
| 5,849 |
| 10,720 |
| 16,398 |
| 43,229 |
COST OF SALES |
| (142,138) |
| (133,721) |
| (520,335) |
| (481,931) |
GROSS PROFIT |
| 156,865 |
| 189,041 |
| 558,409 |
| 600,230 |
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Operating Expenses |
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General and administrative |
| 67,171 |
| 59,367 |
| 215,330 |
| 212,802 |
Research and development |
| 42,965 |
| 55,511 |
| 134,392 |
| 191,836 |
Marketing and sales |
| 85,121 |
| 114,902 |
| 290,125 |
| 338,080 |
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE |
| 195,257 |
| 229,780 |
| 639,847 |
| 742,718 |
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OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) |
| (38,392) |
| (40,739) |
| (81,438) |
| (142,488) |
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OTHER INCOME |
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Interest income |
| 4,857 |
| 2,958 |
| 12,988 |
| 8,496 |
TOTAL OTHER INCOME |
| 4,857 |
| 2,958 |
| 12,988 |
| 8,496 |
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NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAX |
| (33,535) |
| (37,781) |
| (68,450) |
| (133,992) |
Benefit (provision) for income tax |
| - |
| - |
| - |
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NET INCOME (LOSS) |
| $ (33,535) |
| $ (37,781) |
| $ (68,450) |
| $ (133,992) |
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Basic and diluted earnings per share |
| $ (0.01) |
| $ (0.01) |
| $ (0.01) |
| $ (0.03) |
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Weighted average shares used in computing income (loss) per share: |
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Basic and Diluted average shares |
| 4,986,048 |
| 5,019,376 |
| 4,986,048 |
| 5,032,788 |
(See "Notesnotes to Financial Statements")Statements
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY, INC. (Unaudited)
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| Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 |
| Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 |
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED (USED) BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net loss | $ (68,450) |
| $ (133,992) |
Non-cash items included in net loss: |
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Depreciation | 8,307 |
| 14,954 |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable | (17,332) |
| (23,304) |
Inventories | 111,791 |
| (110,823) |
Accrued interest receivable | (4,442) |
| 1,119 |
Prepaid expenses | (16,567) |
| (11,916) |
Accounts payable | 41,014 |
| 39,595 |
Accrued liabilities | (2,079) |
| 4,313 |
Refundable deposits | (3,937) |
| 2,719 |
NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED (USED) BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES | 48,305 |
| (217,335) |
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
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Certificates of deposit redeemed | 100,000 |
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NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED (USED) BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES | 100,000 |
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CASH FLOWS USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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Repurchase of shares of common stock | - |
| (28,524) |
NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES | - |
| (28,524) |
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 148,305 |
| (245,859) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 208,101 |
| 502,971 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ 356,406 |
| $ 257,112 |
(See "Notesnotes to Financial Statements")
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Statements
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The financial statements of Electronic Systems Technology, Inc. (the "Company"), presented in this Form 10Q are unaudited and reflect, in the opinion of Management, a fair presentation of operations for the three and nine monthnine-month periods ended September 30, 20172018 and September 30, 2016.2017. All adjustments of a normal recurring nature and necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the periods covered have been made. Certain information and footnote disclosure normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In preparation of the financial statements, certain amounts and balances have been reformatted from previously filed reports including classification of components of cash and cash equivalents to conform to the format of this quarterly presentation. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Form 10K for the year ended December 31, 20162017, as amended and filed with Securities and Exchange Commission.
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09 Revenue Recognition, replacing guidance currently codified in Subtopic 605-10 Revenue Recognition-Overall with various SEC Staff Accounting Bulletins providing interpretive guidance. The new ASU establishes a new five step principles-based framework in an effort to significantly enhance comparability of revenue recognition practices across entities, industries, jurisdictions, and capital markets. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14 Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date. ASU No. 2015-14 defers the effective date of ASU No. 2014-09 until annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company has performed an assessment of the impact of implementation of ASU No. 2014-09, and concluded it will not change the timing of revenue recognition or amounts of revenue recognized compared to how revenue is recognized under current policies. ASU No. 2014-09 will require additional disclosures, where applicable, on (i) contracts with customers, (ii) significant judgments and changes in judgments in determining the timing of satisfaction of performance obligations and the transaction price, and (iii) assets recognized for costs to obtain or fulfill contracts. See Note 5.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02 Leases (Topic 842). The update modifies the classification criteria and requires lessees to recognize the assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for most leases. The update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of implementing this update on the financial statements.
In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15 Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The update provides guidance on classification for cash receipts and payments related to eight specific issues. The update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company determined the impact of implementing this update is immaterial.
In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18 Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash. The update requires that a statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. The update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the financial statements.
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-01 Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business. The update clarifies the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company will apply the provisions of the update to potential future acquisitions occurring after January 1, 2018.
The Company estimates that for 2018 the anticipated effective annual federal income tax rate will be 0%.
Other accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by FASB that do not require adoption until a future date are not expected to have a material impact on the financial statements upon adoption.
The results of operations for the three and nine monthsnine-month period ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016,2018 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full fiscal year or for any other fiscal period.
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY, INC.
New Accounting PronouncementsNOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
In July of 2015 the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) 2015-11 “Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory” an update to Inventory Topic 330. The ASU simplifies the concept of lower of cost or market to the lower of cost and net realizable value and more closely align the measurement of inventory in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) with the measurement of inventory in International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). This update was adopted and did not materially impact the financial statements.
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified for consistency with the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the reported results of operations, cash flows or financial position of prior period amounts.
NOTE 2 - INVENTORIES
Inventories are stated at lower of cost or net realizable value with cost determined using the FIFO (first in, first out) method. Inventories consist of the following:
| September 30, 2017 | December 31, 2016 | September 30, 2018 | December 31, 2017 |
Parts | $ 147,379 | $ 185,911 | $ 129,483 | $ 143,452 |
Work in progress | 240,557 | 216,859 | 197,383 | 201,526 |
Finished goods | 426,034 | 300,377 | 323,860 | 417,539 |
| $ 813,970 | $ 703,147 | $ 650,726 | $ 762,517 |
NOTE 3 - INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE
Basic income (loss) per share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted income (loss) per share reflects potential dilution occurring if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the Company. At September 30, 2018 and 2017, the Company had 120,000 and 150,000, respectively outstanding stock options that could have a dilutive effect on future periods. However, at September 30, 2018 and 2017 there was no dilutive effect of stock options on earnings per share or weighted average shares outstanding.
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ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 4 - STOCK OPTIONS
As of September 30, 2017,2018, the Company had outstanding stock options which have been granted periodically to individual employees and directors with no less than three years of continuous tenure with the Company. The Board of Directors hasdid not awardedissue stock options during the nine monthsfirst nine-months ended September 30, 2017. The Board of Directors may consider issuing stock options later in 2017. Shareholders approved the 2015 Stock Incentive Plan on June 3, 2016 for 250,000 stock options. 150,000 of the approved amount were granted to certain management employees as part of the 2015 Stock Incentive Plan. The options were dated effective August 7, 20152018 and have a five year exercise period. The company recognized an expense of $1,841 for the quarter ending September 30, 2016 in which the options were approved by the Shareholders and were fully vested at that time.2017.
The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions used for grants in 2015 and approved by the Shareholders in 2016.
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The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercise rates. The option exercise rate for option grants in 2005 through 2016 was 5.2%.
A summary of option activity during the nine months ended September 30, 20172018 is as follows:
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Outstanding and Exercisable at December 31, 2017 | 150,000 | $0.40 |
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Outstanding and Exercisable at September 30, 2018 | 120,000 | $0.40 | 1.9 | $18,000 |
| Number Outstanding | Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share | Weighted-Average Remaining Life (Years) | Approximate Aggregate Intrinsic Value |
Outstanding and Exercisable at December 31, 2016 | 220,000 | $0.40 |
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Outstanding and Exercisable at September 30, 2017 | 150,000 | $0.40 | 2.9 | $28,500 |
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 5 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONSREVENUE
DuringIn May 2014, the quarterFinancial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09 Revenue Recognition, replacing guidance currently codified in Subtopic 605-10 Revenue Recognition-Overall. The new ASU establishes a new five step principles-based framework in an effort to significantly enhance comparability of revenue recognition practices across entities, industries, jurisdictions, and capital markets. We adopted ASU No. 2014-09 as of January 1, 2018 using the modified-retrospective transition approach. The impact of adoption of the update to our financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2018 was not material.
We performed an assessment of the impact of implementation of ASU No. 2014-09, and concluded it does not change the timing of revenue recognition or amounts of revenue recognized compared to how we recognize revenue under our current policies. Our revenues involve a relatively limited number of types of contracts and customers. In addition, our revenue contracts do not involve multiple types of performance obligations. Revenues from product sales are recognized, and the transaction price is known, when the goods are shipped or delivered, and title and risk of loss passes to the customer.
Adoption of ASU No. 2014-09 involves additional disclosures, where applicable, on (i) contracts with customers, (ii) significant judgments and changes in judgments in determining the timing of satisfaction of performance obligations and the transaction price, and (iii) assets recognized for costs to obtain or fulfill contracts.
For product sales, the performance obligation is met, the transaction price can be reasonably estimated, and revenue is recognized generally at the time of shipment. We have determined the performance obligation is met and title is transferred to the customer upon shipment of products because, at that time, 1) legal title is transferred to the customer, 2) the customer has accepted the product and obtained the ability to realize all of the benefits from the product, 3) the product specifications are known, have been communicated to the customer, and the customer has the significant risks and rewards of ownership to it, 4) it is very unlikely the product will be rejected by a customer upon physical receipt, and 5) we have the right to payment for the product. Revenues from site support and engineering services are recognized as the Company accrued total directors’ feesperforms the services, which is when the performance obligation is determined to be met.
Sales and accounts receivable for product sales are recorded net of $1,200,charges for certain sales incentives and discounts, and applicable state and local sales taxes, which represent components of the transaction price. Charges are estimated by us upon shipment of the product based on contractual terms, and actual charges typically do not vary materially from our estimates.
The Company does not generally sell its products with the right of return. Therefore, returns are accounted for when they occur and are accepted.
The Company warrants its products as free of manufacturing defects and provides a refund of the purchase price, repair or $300 per directorreplacement of the product for board meetings attended. Fora period of one year from the nine-month period endingdate of installation by the first user/customer. No allowance for estimated warranty repairs or product returns has been recorded. Warranty expenses are immaterial based on the Company’s historical warranty experience.
Our trade accounts receivable balance related to sales to customers was $116,273 at September 30, 2018 and $98,941 at December 31, 2017 and included no allowance for doubtful accounts.
We have determined our sales do not include a significant financing component, as payment is received at the Company paidtime the performance obligation is satisfied.
We do not incur significant costs to obtain sales, nor costs to fulfill sales orders which are not addressed by other standards. Therefore, we have not recognized an asset for such costs as of September 30, 2018 or accrued a total of $3,600 for directors’ fees.December 31, 2017.
NOTE 6 - COMMITMENTS
The Company leases its facilities from a port authority for $5,445 per month for three years, expiring in September 2020, with annual increases based upon the Consumer Price Index.
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 7 - SEGMENT REPORTING
Segment information is prepared on the same basis that the Company's management reviews financial information for operational decision-making purposes.
During the quarter ended September 30, 2017,2018, Domestic customers represented approximately 88%91% of total net revenues. Domestic sales revenues increaseddecreased to $271,976 for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 compared to $283,239 for the quarter ended September 30, 2017 compared to $275,709 for the quarter ended September 30, 2016.2017. Year to date domestic sales revenues decreasedincreased to $893,277$1,021,153 as of September 30, 20172018 compared to $1,020,831$893,277 for the same period of 2016.2017. Foreign customers represented approximately 12%9% of total net revenues. Foreign sales revenues decreased to $27,027 for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 compared to $39,523 for the quarter ended September 30, 2017 compared to $45,759 for the quarter ended September 30, 2016.2017. Year to date foreign sales revenues decreased to $188,884$57,591 as of September 30, 20172018 compared to $229,407$188,884 for the same period of 2016.2017. During the quarter and nine-month period ended September 30, 2017,2018, sales to one customer comprised more than 10% of the Company’s sales revenues. Revenues from foreign countries during the third quarter of 20172018 consist primarily of revenues from product sales to Mexico, Peru, India.Bolivia and Ireland.
NOTE 8 – Stock RepurchaseSTOCK REPURCHASE
On January 13, 2016, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a resolution authorizing the repurchase of up to $100,000 of the Company’s common stock at the price of $0.38 per share. On March 2, 2016, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a resolution authorizing the repurchase of up to an additional $150,000 of the Company’s common stock at the price of $0.38 per share. As of September 30, 2017, $184,405 remains of $250,000 approved by the board. 97,764 shares were repurchased for $37,191 in 2016, bringing the total number of shares repurchased to 172,619 through September 30, 2017. The Company’s share repurchase program does not obligate it to acquire any specific number of shares. The following table showsOn March 2, 2016, the Company’s activityBoard of Director approved a resolution authorizing the repurchase of an additional $150,000 of the Company’s common stock at the price of $0.38 per share. Under the program (the “Stock Repurchase Plan”), shares may be repurchased in open market transactions, complying with Rule 10b5-1 and related information forRule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Shares repurchased are retired. As of September 30, 2018, $184,405 remains of $250,000 approved by the board. 97,764 and 74,885 shares were repurchased in 2016 and 2017 respectively, bringing the total number of shares repurchased to 172,619. During the nine-month period endingended September 30, 2017.
| Purchase Period End Date | Number of Shares | Average Repurchase Price Per Share | Amount(1) |
January 2017 | January 31, 2017 | 1,000 | $0.38 | $ 390 |
March 2017 | March 31, 2017 | 7,725 | $0.38 | $ 2,962 |
April 2017 | April 30, 2017 | 45,601 | $0.38 | $ 17,343 |
July 2017 | July 31, 2017 | 8,500 | $0.38 | $ 3,237 |
August 2017 | August 31, 2017 | 12,029 | $0.38 | $ 4,592 |
Total |
| 74,855 | $0.38 | $ 28,524 |
(1) Amount includes commissions paid of $79.
The trading price of the Company’s2018, there were no shares as of September 30, 2017, was $0.59.repurchased.
NOTE 9 – Income Taxes
No Income Tax has been recognized due to the net operating loss. The current year’s net operating loss tax impact has been reserved, as the estimated effective tax rate for 2017 will be zero.
The Deferred Tax asset that is recognized on the Balance Sheets consists primarily of prior years’ net operating loss and R&D credits. We believe that the Company will be generate net operating income and utilize the asset in future periods.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION
Management’s discussion and analysis is intended to be read in conjunction with the Company’s unaudited financial statements and the integral notes thereto for the quarteryear ended September 30, 2016.December 31, 2017. The following statements may be forward looking in nature and actual results may differ materially.
A. Results of Operations
REVENUES:
Total revenues from the sale of the Company’s ESTeem wireless modem products and services increaseddecreased to $299,003 for the third quarter of 2018, compared to $322,763 for the third quarter of 2017, compared to $321,468 for the third quarter of 2016.2017. Gross revenues, including interest income, increaseddecreased to $325,721$303,859 for the quarter ended September 30, 2017,2018, from $324,514$325,721 for the same quarter of 2016.2017. Year to date sales decreased to $1,078,744 for the nine-month period ending September 30, 2018, as compared to $1,082,161 as of September 30, 2017, as compared to $1,250,238 as of September 30, 2016.2017. Year to date gross revenues, including interest income, decreasedincreased to $1,091,732 as of September 30, 2018, compared to $1,090,657 as of September 30, 2017, compared to $1,259,155 as of September 30, 2016. Management believes the increase in quarterly sales revenues is due to increased demand for the new products introduced at the beginning of 2017.
The Company's revenues have historically fluctuated from quarter to quarter due to timing factors such as customer order placement and product shipments to customers, as well as customer buying trends, and changes in the general economic environment. The procurement process regarding plant and project automation, or project development, which usually surrounds the decision to purchase ESTeem products, can be lengthy. This procurement process may involve bid activities unrelated to the ESTeem products, such as additional systems and subcontract work, as well as capital budget considerations on the part of the customer. Because of the complexity of this procurement process, forecasts in regard to the Company's revenues become difficult to predict.predict.
A percentage breakdown of EST's Domestic and Export Sales, for the third quarter of 20172018 and 20162017 are as follows:
| For the third quarter | For the third quarter of | ||
| 2017 | 2016 | 2018 | 2017 |
Domestic Sales | 88% | 86% | 91% | 88% |
Export Sales | 12% | 14% | 9% | 12% |
Domestic Revenues
During the quarter ended September 30, 2017,2018, the Company’s domestic operations represented 88%91% of the Company’s total sales revenues. Domestic operations sell ESTeem modem products, accessories and service primarily through domestic resellers, as well as directly to end users of the Company’s products. Domestic sales revenues increaseddecreased to $271,976 for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 compared to $283,239 for the quarter ended September 30, 2017 compared to $275,709 for the quarter ended September 30, 2016.2017. Management believes the increasedecrease in sales revenues is due to increaseddecreased domestic sales for water/waste water and mining industrial automation projects during the three-month period endingended September 30, 2017.2018. During the quarter and nine-month period ended September 30, 2017,2018, one customer, comprised more than 10% of the Company’s sales revenues.
For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2017,2018, the Company’s domestic operations represented 83%95% of the Company’s total sales revenues. Year to date domestic sales revenues decreasedincreased to $893,277$1,021,153 as of September 30, 20172018 compared to $1,020,831$893,277 for the same period of 2016.2017. Management believes the decreaseincrease in year to date sales revenues is due to decreased engineering services and related product salesincreased marketing efforts during the first half of 2017.nine-month period.
Foreign Revenues
The Company’s foreign operating segment represented 12%9% of the Company’s total net revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2017.2018. The foreign operating segment is based wholly in the United States and maintains no assets outside of the United States. The foreign operating segment sells ESTeem modem products, accessories and service primarily through foreign resellers, as well as directly to end customers of the Company’s products located outside the United States.
During the quarter ended September 30, 2017,2018, the Company had $39,522$27,026 in foreign export sales, amounting to 12%9% of total net revenues of the Company for the quarter, compared with foreign export sales of $45,759$39,522 for the same quarter of 2016.2017. Management believes the decrease in foreign sales revenues was due to decreased automation needs in Oil & Gas and Mining industries. Revenues from foreign countries during the third quarter of 20172018 consist primarily of revenues from product sales to Mexico, Peru, Bolivia and India.Ireland. No foreign sales to a single customer comprised 10% or more of the Company's product sales for the quarter ended September 30, 2017. 2018. Products purchased by foreign customers were used primarily in industrial automation applications. We believe the majority of foreign export sales are the results of the Company’s Latin American sales staff, EST foreign reseller activity, and the Company’s internet website presence.
For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2017,2018, the Company had $188,884$57,591 in foreign export sales, amounting to 17%5% of total sales revenues of the Company for the period, compared with foreign export sales of $229,407$188,884 for the same period of 2016.2017. Management believes the decrease was due to the lack of Sales staff in foreign sales revenues is due end of life product purchases in 2016 to Croatia and slow acceptance of product released in 2017 in Latin America.the countries that the Company’s products are exported to.
BACKLOG:
The Corporation had a sales order backlog of approximately $22,707$36,295 as of September 30, 2017.2018. The Company’s customers generally place orders on an "as needed basis". Shipment for most of the Company’s products is generally made within 1 to 15 working days after receipt of customer orders, with the exception of ongoing, scheduled projects, and custom designed equipment.
COST OF SALES:
Cost of sales percentage for the third quarter of 2018 and 2017 was 47% and 2016 was 40% and 36%, respectively. The cost of sales increase for the third quarter of 20172018 is the result of the product mix and increased manufacturing costs for items sold during the period. For the nine-month period ended September 30 2018 and 2017 the cost of sales percentage was 48% and 43% respectively.
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Operating expenses for the third quarter of 20172018 decreased $10,857$34,523 from the third quarter of 2016.2017. The following is an outline of operating expenses:
For the quarter ended: |
| September 30, 2017 |
| September 30, 2016 |
| Increase (Decrease) |
| September 30, 2018 |
| September 30, 2017 |
| Increase (Decrease) |
General and Administrative |
| $ 59,367 |
| $ 67,792 |
| ($8,425) |
| $ 67,171 |
| $ 59,367 |
| 7,804 |
Research/Development |
| 55,511 |
| 59,624 |
| (4,113) |
| 42,965 |
| 55,511 |
| (12,546) |
Marketing and Sales |
| 114,902 |
| 113,221 |
| 1,681 |
| 85,121 |
| 114,902 |
| (29,781) |
Total Operating Expenses |
| $ 229,780 |
| $ 240,637 |
| ($10,857) |
| $ 195,257 |
| $ 229,780 |
| ($34,523) |
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE:
During the third quarter of 2017,2018, general and administrative expenses decreased $8,425increased $7,804 to $59,367$67,171 from the same quarter of 2016,2017, due to decreasedincreased professional servicesservices.General and bank fees.administrative expenses for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 increased $2,528 to $215,330, due to increased professional services.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT:
Research and development expenses decreased $4,113$12,546 to $55,511$42,965 during the third quarter of 20172018 when compared with the same period in 20162017 due to fees paidreduced payroll expense, which was partially offset by increased services purchased. Research and development expenses for type acceptancethe nine-month period ended September 30, 2018 and prototype builds of new product.2017 decreased $57,444 to $134,392, due to decreased payroll and services purchased.
MARKETING AND SALES:
During the third quarter of 2017,2018, marketing and sales expenses increased $1,681decreased $29,781 to $114,092$85,121 from the same period in 2016,2017, due to increaseddecreased payroll and services purchased.purchased relating to website improvements in 2017. Marketing and sales expenses for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 decreased $47,955 to $290,125, due to decreased payroll.
INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME:
The Corporation earned $2,958$4,857 in interest and dividend income during the quarter ended September 30, 2018. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2018 interest and dividend income increased $4,492 to $12,988 compared to $8,496 in 2017. Sources of this income were money market accounts and certificates of deposit.
NETNET INCOME (LOSS):
The Company had a net loss of $37,781$33,535 for the third quarter of 2017,2018, compared to a net loss of $42,497$37,781 for the same quarter of 2016.2017. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2017,2018, the Company recorded a net loss of $133,992,$68,450, compared with a net loss of $55,114$133,992 for the same period of 2016.2017. The decrease in the Company’s net loss is the result of increased sales revenues, decreased gross margins and reduced operating expenses during the third quarter of 2017.2018.
TAXES:
The Company has $65,964 of research and development tax credits available to reduce any Federal Income taxes that may be incurred in future periods as if September 30, 2018.
B. Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Corporation's current asset to current liabilities ratio at September 30, 20172018 was 24.6:25.8:1 compared to 54:46.5:1 at December 31, 2016.2017. At September 30, 2017,2018, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $257,112;$356,406; compared to cash and cash equivalent holdings of $502,971$208,100 at December 31, 2016.2017. The Company had certificates of deposit investments in the amount of $1,000,000$900,000 at September 30, 20172018 and $1,000,000 at December 31, 2016.2017.
Accounts receivable increased to $94,506$116,273 as of September 30, 20172018 from December 31, 20162017 levels of $71,202,$98,941, due to sales revenue timing differences between the third quarter of 20172018 and year-end 2016.2017. Inventories increaseddecreased to $813,970$650,726 as of September 30, 2017,2018, from December 31, 20162017 levels of $703,147,$762,517, due primarily to an increasea decrease of finished goods. The Company's fixed assets, net of depreciation, decreased to $36,428$23,137 as of September 30, 2017,2018, from December 31, 20162017 levels of $51,383.$31,444.
As of September 30, 2017,2018, the Company’s accounts payable balance was $54,709$59,983 as compared with $15,114at$18,969at December 31, 2016,2017, and reflects amounts owed for inventory items, contracted services, and state tax liabilities. Accrued liabilities and refundable deposits as of September 30, 20172018 were $34,252$19,804 compared with $27,220at$25,819at December 31, 2016,2017, and reflect items such as accrued vacation benefits and payroll tax liabilities
In Management's opinion, the Company's cash and cash equivalent reserves, and working capital at September 30, 20172018 is sufficient to satisfy requirements for operations, capital expenditures, and other expenditures as may arise during the next 12 months.
The Company did not declare or issue any cash dividends during 20162017 or 2017.through 2018.
Cash from operations for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2018 was $48,306, comparted to ($217,335) for the same period in 2017. Reductions in inventory was the largest contributor to the improvement. The Company converted from a “kit build” to turn-key manufacturing, which enabled a reduction in component inventory, which also reduces the exposure to write-off of obsolete parts.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS: The above discussion may contain forward looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. In addition to the factors discussed above, among other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: competitive factors such as rival wireless architectures and price pressures; availability of third party component products at reasonable prices; inventory risks due to shifts in market demand and/or price erosion of purchased components; change in product mix, and risk factors that are listed in the Company’s reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Not applicable
Item 4. Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.
Conclusions of Management Regarding Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
At the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, an evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including the President and Principal Executive Officer ("PEO") and Principal Financial Officer ("PFO"), of the effectiveness of the design and operations of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a – 15(e) and Rule 15d – 15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based on that evaluation, the PEO and the PFO have concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as it was determined that there were material weaknesses affecting our disclosure controls and procedures.
Management of the companyCompany believes that these material weaknesses are due to the small size of the company'sCompany's accounting staff. The small size of the company'sCompany's accounting staff may prevent adequate controls in the future, such as segregation of duties, due to the cost/benefit of such remediation. To mitigate the current limited resources and limited employees, we rely heavily on direct management oversight of transactions, along with the use of external legal and accounting professionals. As the Company grows, management expects to increase the number of employees, which will enable us to implement adequate segregation of duties within the internal control framework.
Changes in internal control over financial reporting.
There have been no changes during the quarter ended September 30, 20172018 in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, internal controls over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1 Legal Proceedings
The Company is not involved in any material current of pending legal proceedings
Item 2 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None
Item 3 Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None
Item 4 Mine Safety Disclosure
Not Applicable
Item 5 Other Information
None
Item 6. Exhibits
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101.INS | XBRL Instance Document |
101.SCH | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document |
101.CAL | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document |
101.DEF | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document |
101.LAB | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document |
101.PRE | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document |
SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Date: | /s/ Michael W. Eller |
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