UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

(Mark One)

 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2021June 30, 2022

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 001-07731

 

 

EMERSON RADIO CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Delaware

 

22-3285224

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

 

35 Waterview Blvd., Suite 140, Parsippany, NJ

 

07054

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip code)

(973) 428-2000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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

 

Title of Each Class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common Stock, par value $.01 per share

MSN

NYSE American

 

 

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       No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted  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 such files).       Yes       No

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

 

Large accelerated filer

 

 

Accelerated filer

 

 

 

 

 

Non-accelerated filer

 

 

Smaller reporting company

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emerging growth company

 

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.     

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of common stock as of February 11,August 15, 2022: 21,042,652.

 

 


 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

3

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition

 

14

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

1918

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

19

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

2120

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

2120

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

2120

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

2120

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosure

 

2120

Item 5. Other Information

 

2120

Item 6. Exhibits

 

2120

SIGNATURES

 

2221

 


 

PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

Item 1. Financial Statements.

EMERSON RADIO CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

 

Nine Months Ended December 31,

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net product sales

 

$

2,509

 

 

$

2,273

 

 

$

6,290

 

 

$

5,718

 

 

$

1,004

 

 

$

1,987

 

Licensing revenue

 

 

65

 

 

 

60

 

 

 

195

 

 

 

180

 

 

 

70

 

 

 

65

 

Net revenues

 

 

2,574

 

 

 

2,333

 

 

 

6,485

 

 

 

5,898

 

 

 

1,074

 

 

 

2,052

 

Costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of sales

 

 

1,826

 

 

 

1,754

 

 

 

4,786

 

 

 

4,519

 

 

 

879

 

 

 

1,609

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

1,469

 

 

 

1,560

 

 

 

4,196

 

 

 

4,601

 

 

 

1,344

 

 

 

1,375

 

 

 

3,295

 

 

 

3,314

 

 

 

8,982

 

 

 

9,120

 

 

 

2,223

 

 

 

2,984

 

Operating loss

 

 

(721

)

 

 

(981

)

 

 

(2,497

)

 

 

(3,222

)

 

 

(1,149

)

 

 

(932

)

Other (loss) income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss on settlement of litigation

 

 

(450

)

 

 

 

 

 

(450

)

 

 

 

Interest income, net

 

 

7

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

40

 

 

 

128

 

 

 

50

 

 

 

17

 

Income from governmental assistance programs

 

 

 

 

 

28

 

 

 

207

 

 

 

83

 

 

 

22

 

 

 

 

Loss before income taxes

 

 

(1,164

)

 

 

(935

)

 

 

(2,700

)

 

 

(3,011

)

 

 

(1,077

)

 

 

(915

)

Provision for income tax expense

 

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

(1,164

)

 

 

(945

)

 

 

(2,711

)

 

 

(3,026

)

 

 

(1,077

)

 

 

(915

)

Basic loss per share

 

$

(0.06

)

 

$

(0.04

)

 

$

(0.13

)

 

$

(0.14

)

 

$

(0.05

)

 

$

(0.04

)

Diluted loss per share

 

$

(0.06

)

 

$

(0.04

)

 

$

(0.13

)

 

$

(0.14

)

 

$

(0.05

)

 

$

(0.04

)

Weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

21,043

 

 

 

21,043

 

 

 

21,043

 

 

 

21,043

 

 

 

21,043

 

 

 

21,043

 

Diluted

 

 

21,043

 

 

 

21,043

 

 

 

21,043

 

 

 

21,043

 

 

 

21,043

 

 

 

21,043

 

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

 

 


 

EMERSON RADIO CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands except share data)

 

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

 

March 31, 2021

 

 

June 30, 2022

 

 

March 31, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

24,744

 

 

$

5,245

 

 

$

24,908

 

 

$

25,576

 

Short term investments

 

 

 

 

 

25,045

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

2,619

 

 

 

691

 

 

 

561

 

 

 

1,294

 

Inventory

 

 

2,574

 

 

 

1,961

 

 

 

2,433

 

 

 

2,112

 

Prepaid purchases

 

 

287

 

 

 

361

 

 

 

281

 

 

 

141

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

383

 

 

 

289

 

 

 

268

 

 

 

390

 

Total Current Assets

 

 

30,607

 

 

 

33,592

 

 

 

28,451

 

 

 

29,513

 

Non-Current Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

2

 

Right-of-use asset-operating leases

 

 

455

 

 

 

213

 

 

 

350

 

 

 

403

 

Right-of-use asset-finance leases

 

 

3

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

2

 

Other assets

 

 

90

 

 

 

94

 

 

 

90

 

 

 

90

 

Total Non-Current Assets

 

 

550

 

 

 

310

 

 

 

444

 

 

 

497

 

Total Assets

 

$

31,157

 

 

$

33,902

 

 

$

28,895

 

 

$

30,010

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and other current liabilities

 

 

1,142

 

 

 

788

 

 

 

847

 

 

 

758

 

Paycheck Protection Program loan

 

 

 

 

 

204

 

Due to affiliate

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

Short-term operating lease liability

 

 

225

 

 

 

152

 

 

 

189

 

 

 

211

 

Short-term finance lease liability

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

Income tax payable, current portion

 

 

195

 

 

 

195

 

 

 

205

 

 

 

195

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

 

 

 

195

 

 

 

140

 

 

 

210

 

Total Current Liabilities

 

 

1,564

 

 

 

1,536

 

 

 

1,382

 

 

 

1,375

 

Non-Current Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term operating lease liability

 

 

244

 

 

 

82

 

 

 

167

 

 

 

201

 

Long-term finance lease liability

 

 

2

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

2

 

Income tax payable

 

 

1,613

 

 

 

1,836

 

 

 

1,603

 

 

 

1,613

 

Total Non-Current Liabilities

 

 

1,859

 

 

 

1,921

 

 

 

1,771

 

 

 

1,816

 

Total Liabilities

 

$

3,423

 

 

$

3,457

 

 

$

3,153

 

 

$

3,191

 

Shareholders’ Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series A Preferred shares — 10,000,000 shares authorized; 3,677 shares issued

and outstanding; liquidation preference of $3,677,000

 

 

3,310

 

 

 

3,310

 

 

 

3,310

 

 

 

3,310

 

Common shares — $0.01 par value, 75,000,000 shares authorized; 52,965,797

shares issued at December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021, respectively; 21,042,652

shares outstanding at December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021, respectively

 

 

529

 

 

 

529

 

Common shares — $0.01 par value, 75,000,000 shares authorized; 52,965,797

shares issued at June 30, 2022 and March 31, 2022, respectively; 21,042,652

shares outstanding at June 30, 2022 and March 31, 2022, respectively

 

 

529

 

 

 

529

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

79,792

 

 

 

79,792

 

 

 

79,792

 

 

 

79,792

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(22,696

)

 

 

(19,985

)

 

 

(24,688

)

 

 

(23,611

)

Treasury stock, at cost (31,923,145 shares at December 31, 2021

and March 31, 2021, respectively)

 

 

(33,201

)

 

 

(33,201

)

Treasury stock, at cost (31,923,145 shares at June 30, 2022

and March 31, 2022, respectively)

 

 

(33,201

)

 

 

(33,201

)

Total Shareholders’ Equity

 

 

27,734

 

 

 

30,445

 

 

 

25,742

 

 

 

26,819

 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

 

$

31,157

 

 

$

33,902

 

 

$

28,895

 

 

$

30,010

 

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

 

 


 

EMERSON RADIO CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended December 31,

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

(In thousands)

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (loss)

 

$

(2,711

)

 

$

(3,026

)

 

$

(1,077

)

 

$

(915

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used) by operating

activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loan forgiveness from Paycheck Protection Program

 

 

(207

)

 

 

 

Amortization of right-of-use assets

 

 

164

 

 

 

171

 

 

 

53

 

 

 

60

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

Asset allowances and reserves

 

 

149

 

 

 

13

 

Asset valuation allowances

 

 

(35

)

 

 

12

 

Changes in assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

(2,077

)

 

 

(994

)

 

 

768

 

 

 

(410

)

Inventory

 

 

(613

)

 

 

42

 

 

 

(321

)

 

 

(16

)

Prepaid purchases

 

 

74

 

 

 

(259

)

 

 

(140

)

 

 

(380

)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

(94

)

 

 

(57

)

 

 

122

 

 

 

8

 

Other assets

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and other current liabilities

 

 

354

 

 

 

336

 

 

 

89

 

 

 

(41

)

Right of use assets-operating

 

 

(403

)

 

 

 

Short term lease liabilities

 

 

73

 

 

 

(50

)

 

 

(22

)

 

 

(39

)

Long term lease liabilities

 

 

161

 

 

 

(130

)

 

 

(35

)

 

 

(26

)

Due to affiliate

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

Income taxes payable

 

 

(223

)

 

 

(197

)

Deferred revenue

 

 

(195

)

 

 

80

 

 

 

(70

)

 

 

(65

)

Net cash (used) by operating activities

 

 

(5,544

)

 

 

(4,068

)

 

 

(668

)

 

 

(1,811

)

Cash Flows From Investing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from sale of short-term investments

 

 

25,045

 

 

 

28,101

 

 

 

 

 

 

984

 

Purchases of short-term investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additions to property and equipment

 

 

(2

)

 

 

 

Net cash provided by investing activities

 

 

25,043

 

 

 

28,101

 

 

 

 

 

 

984

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from Paycheck Protection Program loan

 

 

 

 

 

204

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

204

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

19,499

 

 

 

24,237

 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(668

)

 

 

(827

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year

 

 

5,245

 

 

 

6,276

 

 

 

25,576

 

 

 

5,245

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year

 

$

24,744

 

 

$

30,513

 

 

$

24,908

 

 

$

4,418

 

Supplemental disclosures:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

$

8

 

 

$

6

 

 

$

3

 

 

$

1

 

Income taxes

 

$

222

 

 

$

197

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 



 

EMERSON RADIO CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

Preferred

 

 

Number

 

 

Par

 

 

Paid-In

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

Treasury

 

 

Shareholders’

 

 

 

Stock

 

 

of Shares

 

 

Value

 

 

Capital

 

 

Deficit

 

 

Stock

 

 

Equity

 

Balance — March 31, 2021

 

$

3,310

 

 

 

52,965,797

 

 

$

529

 

 

$

79,792

 

 

$

(19,985

)

 

$

(33,201

)

 

$

30,445

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,711

)

 

 

 

 

 

(2,711

)

Balance — December 31, 2021

 

$

3,310

 

 

 

52,965,797

 

 

$

529

 

 

$

79,792

 

 

$

(22,696

)

 

$

(33,201

)

 

$

27,734

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

Preferred

 

 

Number

 

 

Par

 

 

Paid-In

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

Treasury

 

 

Shareholders’

 

 

 

Stock

 

 

of Shares

 

 

Value

 

 

Capital

 

 

Deficit

 

 

Stock

 

 

Equity

 

Balance — March 31, 2022

 

$

3,310

 

 

 

52,965,797

 

 

$

529

 

 

$

79,792

 

 

$

(23,611

)

 

$

(33,201

)

 

$

26,819

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,077

)

 

 

 

 

 

(1,077

)

Balance — June 30, 2022

 

$

3,310

 

 

 

52,965,797

 

 

$

529

 

 

$

79,792

 

 

$

(24,688

)

 

$

(33,201

)

 

$

25,742

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

Preferred

 

 

Number

 

 

Par

 

 

Paid-In

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

Treasury

 

 

Shareholders’

 

 

Preferred

 

 

Number

 

 

Par

 

 

Paid-In

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

Treasury

 

 

Shareholders’

 

 

Stock

 

 

of Shares

 

 

Value

 

 

Capital

 

 

Deficit

 

 

Stock

 

 

Equity

 

 

Stock

 

 

of Shares

 

 

Value

 

 

Capital

 

 

Deficit

 

 

Stock

 

 

Equity

 

Balance — March 31, 2020

 

$

3,310

 

 

 

52,965,797

 

 

$

529

 

 

$

79,792

 

 

$

(16,009

)

 

$

(33,201

)

 

$

34,421

 

Balance — March 31, 2021

 

$

3,310

 

 

 

52,965,797

 

 

$

529

 

 

$

79,792

 

 

$

(19,985

)

 

$

(33,201

)

 

$

30,445

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,026

)

 

 

 

 

 

(3,026

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(915

)

 

 

 

 

 

(915

)

Balance — December 31, 2020

 

$

3,310

 

 

 

52,965,797

 

 

$

529

 

 

$

79,792

 

 

$

(19,035

)

 

$

(33,201

)

 

$

31,395

 

Balance — June 30, 2021

 

$

3,310

 

 

 

52,965,797

 

 

$

529

 

 

$

79,792

 

 

$

(20,900

)

 

$

(33,201

)

 

$

29,530

 

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

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

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

EMERSON RADIO CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

 

NOTE 1 — BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Emerson Radio Corp. and its subsidiaries (“Emerson” or the “Company”). The Company designs, sources, imports and markets certain houseware and consumer electronic products, and licenses the Company’s trademarks for a variety of products.

The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements reflect all normal and recurring adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present a fair statement of the Company’s consolidated financial position as of December 31, 2021June 30, 2022 and the results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2021June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2020.June 30, 2021. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary in order to make the financial statements not misleading have been included. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The preparation of the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes; actual results could materially differ from those estimates. The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and accordingly do not include all of the disclosures normally made in the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, these unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the fiscal year ended March 31, 20212022 (“fiscal 2021”2022”), included in the Company’s annual reportAnnual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for fiscal 2021.2022.

The results of operations for the three and nine month periodsperiod ended December 31, 2021June 30, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for any other interim period or for the full year ending March 31, 20222023 (“fiscal 2022”2023”).

Whenever necessary, reclassifications are made to conform the prior year’s consolidated financial statements to the current year’s presentation.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Accounting Standards Update 2019-12 “Income Taxes (Topic 740) – Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes” (Issued December 2019)

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, “Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes,” which is intended to simplify various aspects related to accounting for income taxes. ASU 2019-12 removes certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740 and also clarifies and amends existing guidance to improve consistent application. ASU 2019-12 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. This standard took effect in the first quarter (June 2021) of the Company’s fiscal year ending March 31, 2022. The adoption of ASU 2019-12 had no material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

The following Accounting Standards Updates (“ASUs”) were issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) which relate to or could relate to the Company as concerns the Company’s normal ongoing operations or the industry in which the Company operates.

Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses” (Issued June 2016)

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13 “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses” to introduce new guidance for the accounting for credit losses on instruments within its scope. ASU 2016-13 requires among other things, the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable supportable forecasts. Many of the loss estimation techniques applied today will still be permitted, although the inputs to those techniques will change to reflect the full amount of expected credit losses. In addition, ASU 2016-13 amends the accounting for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. ASU 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years and interim periodperiods beginning after December 15, 2022. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material impact on its financial statements.

Revenue recognition: Sales to customers and related cost of sales are primarily recognized at the point in time when control of goods transfers to the customer. Control is considered to be transferred when the customer has the ability to direct the use of and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits of that good. Under the Direct Import Program, title passes in the country of origin.origin when the goods are passed over the rail of the customer’s vessel. Under the Domestic Program, title passes primarily at the time of shipment. Estimates for future expected returns are based upon historical return rates and netted against revenues.


Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for transferring goods. Revenue is recorded net of customer discounts, promotional allowances, volume rebates and similar charges. When the Company offers the right to return product, historical experience is utilized to establish a liability for the estimate of expected returns. Sales and other tax amounts collected from customers for remittance to governmental authorities are excluded from revenue.

Management must make estimates of potential future product returns related to current period product revenue. Management analyzes historical returns, current economic trends and changes in customer demand for the Company’s products when evaluating the adequacy of the reserve for sales returns. Management judgments and estimates must be made and used in connection with establishing the sales return reserves in any accounting period. Additional reserves may be required if actual sales returns increase above the historical return rates. Conversely, the sales return reserve could be decreased if the actual return rates are less than the historical return rates, which were used to establish the reserve.

Sales allowances, marketing support programs, promotions and other volume-based incentives which are provided to retailers and distributors are accounted for on an accrual basis as a reduction to net revenues in the period in which the related sales are recognized in accordance with ASC topic 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“ASC 606”).

At the time of sale, the Company reduces recognized gross revenue by allowances to cover, in addition to estimated sales returns as required by ASC 606, (i) sales incentives offered to customers that meet the criteria for accrual and (ii) an estimated amount to recognize additional non-offered deductions it anticipates and can reasonably estimate will be taken by customers, which it does not expect to recover. Accruals for the estimated amount of future non-offered deductions are required to be made as contra-revenue items, because that percentage of shipped revenue fails to meet the collectability criteria within ASC 606.

If additional marketing support programs, promotions and other volume-based incentives are required to promote the Company’s products subsequent to the initial sale, then additional reserves may be required and are accrued for when such support is offered.

The Company offers limited warranties for its consumer electronics, comparable to those offered to consumers by the Company’s competitors in the United States. Such warranties typically consist of a one year period for microwaves and a 90 day period for audio products, under which the Company pays for labor and parts, or offers a new or similar unit in exchange for a non-performing unit.

 

 

NOTE 2 — EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except per share amounts). Weighted average shares includes the impact of shares held in treasury.

 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

 

Nine Months Ended December 31,

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Numerator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(1,164

)

 

$

(945

)

 

$

(2,711

)

 

$

(3,026

)

 

$

(1,077

)

 

$

(915

)

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denominator for basic and diluted loss per share —

weighted average shares

 

 

21,043

 

 

 

21,043

 

 

 

21,043

 

 

 

21,043

 

 

 

21,043

 

 

 

21,043

 

Net loss per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted loss per share

 

$

(0.06

)

 

$

(0.04

)

 

$

(0.13

)

 

$

(0.14

)

 

$

(0.05

)

 

$

(0.04

)

 

 

NOTE 3 — SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Outstanding capital stock at December 31, 2021June 30, 2022 consisted of common stock and Series A preferred stock. The Series A preferred stock is non-voting, has no dividend preferences and has not been convertible since March 31, 2002; however, it retains a liquidation preference.

At December 31, 2021,June 30, 2022, the Company had 0 options, warrants or other potentially dilutive securities outstanding.            

 


 

NOTE 4 — INVENTORY

Inventories, which consist primarily of finished goods, are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. As of December 31, 2021June 30, 2022 and March 31, 2021,2022, inventories consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

 

March 31, 2021

 

Finished goods

 

$

2,574

 

 

$

1,961

 

 

 

June 30, 2022

 

 

March 31, 2022

 

Finished goods

 

$

2,433

 

 

$

2,112

 

 


 

NOTE 5 — INCOME TAXES

At December 31, 2021,June 30, 2022, the Company had $13.2$15.3 million of U.S. federal net operating loss (“NOL”) carry forwards. These losses do not expire but are limited to utilization of 80% of taxable income in any one year. At December 31, 2021,June 30, 2022, the Company had approximately $16.3$18.1 million of U.S. state NOL carry forwards. The tax benefits related to these state NOL carry forwards and future deductible temporary differences are recorded to the extent management believes it is more likely than not that such benefits will be realized.

The income of foreign subsidiaries before taxes was $19,000$83,000 for the three month period ended December 31, 2021June 30, 2022 as compared to income of foreign subsidiaries before taxes of $103,000$18,000 for the three month period ended December 31, 2020. The income of foreign subsidiaries before taxes was $71,000 for the nine month period ended December 31, 2021 as compared to income before taxes of $103,000 for the nine month period ended December 31, 2020.June 30, 2021.          

The Company analyzed the future reasonability of recognizing its deferred tax assets at December 31, 2021.June 30, 2022. As a result, the Company concluded that a 100% valuation allowance of approximately $4,152,000$4,658,000 would be recorded against the assets.assets.

During the three month periods ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020,Although the Company generated a net operating loss, it recorded income tax expense of nil and $9,900, respectively,approximately $11,000 during the three month period ended June 30, 2022, primarily resulting from state income taxes. During the ninethree month periodsperiod ended December 31,June 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020, the Company recorded income tax expense of approximately $11,000$11,000. After the adoption of ASU 2019-12 “Income Taxes (Topic 740) – Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes”during fiscal 2022, these non-income based state taxes are now reported within selling, general and $15,200 respectively, primarily resulting from state income taxes.      administrative expenses.

The Company is subject to examination and assessment by tax authorities in numerous jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2021,June 30, 2022, the Company’s open tax years for examination for U.S. federal tax are 2016-2021, and for U.S. states’ tax are 2015-2021. Based on the outcome of tax examinations or due to the expiration of statutes of limitations, it is reasonably possible that the unrecognized tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions taken in previously filed returns may be different from the liabilities that have been recorded for these unrecognized tax benefits. As a result, the Company may be subject to additional tax expense.

As of DecemberJune 30, 2022 and March 31, 2021 the Company is asserting under ASC 740-30 that all of the unremitted earnings of its foreign subsidiaries are indefinitely invested. The Company evaluates this assertion each period based on a number of factors, including the operating plans, budgets, and forecasts for both the Company and its foreign subsidiaries; the long-term and short-term financial requirements in the U.S. and in each foreign jurisdiction; and the tax consequences of any decision to repatriate earnings of foreign subsidiaries to the U.S.

As of December 31, 2021,2022, the Company had a federal tax liability of approximately $1,808,000 related to the repatriation of the Company’s undistributed earnings of its foreign subsidiaries as required by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “Tax Act”). As of December 31, 2021,June 30, 2022, the Company’s short term portion was approximately $195,000$205,000 and the long term portion was approximately $1,613,000.$1,603,000.

As of March 31, 2021, the Company had a federal tax liability of approximately $2,031,000 related to the repatriation of the Company’s undistributed earnings of its foreign subsidiaries as required by the Tax Act. As of March 31, 2021 the Company’s short term portion was approximately $195,000 and the long term portion was approximately $1,836,000.

The liability is payable over 8 years. The first five installments are each equal to 8%, the sixth is equal to 15%, the seventh is equal to 20% and the final installment is equal to 25% of the liability. As of December 31, 2021,June 30, 2022, the Company has madepaid 4 of the 8 installments. Each installment is duemust be remitted on or before July 15th of the year in which such installment is due. 

 

NOTE 6 — RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

From time to time, Emerson engages in business transactions with its controlling shareholder, Nimble Holdings Company Limited (“Nimble”), formerly known as The Grande Holdings Limited (“Grande”), and one or more of Nimble’s direct and indirect subsidiaries, or with entities related to the Company’s Chairman of the Board. Set forth below is a summary of such transactions.


Controlling Shareholder

S&T International Distribution Limited (“S&T”), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Grande N.A.K.S. Ltd., which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nimble, collectively have, based on a Schedule 13D/A filed with the SEC on February 15, 2019, the shared power to vote and direct the disposition of 15,243,283 shares, or approximately 72.4%, of the Company’s outstanding common stock as of December 31, 2021.June 30, 2022. Accordingly, the Company is a “controlled company” as defined in Section 801(a) of the NYSE American Company Guide.



 

Related Party Transactions

  

      Charges of rental and utility fees on office space in Hong Kong

During the three and nine month periodsperiod ended December 31, 2021,June 30, 2022, the Company was billed approximately $40,000 and $126,000, respectively, for rental and utility fees from Vigers Appraisal and Consulting Ltd (“VACL”), which is a company related to the Company’s Chairman of the Board. As of December 31, 2021June 30, 2022 the Company owed approximately $800nil to VACL related to these charges.  

During the three and nine month periodsperiod ended December 31, 2021,June 30, 2022, the Company was billed approximately $600 and $2,000, respectively,$400 for purchases of personal protection equipment from Vigers Strategic Services Ltd (“VSSL”), which is a company related to the Company’s Chairman of the Board. Vigers Strategic Services LtdVSSL was formerly known as Lafe Strategic Services Ltd. As of December 31, 2021June 30, 2022 the Company owed nil to VSSL related to these charges.  

 

NOTE 7 — SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS

At December 31, 2021both June 30, 2022 and March 31, 2021,2022, the Company held short term investments in deposits totaling nil and $25.0 million, respectively.. The Company held $22.0$21.1 million in deposits which were classified as cash equivalents as of December 31, 2021June 30, 2022 and $1.0$22.0 million of such deposits as of March 31, 2021.2022.   

 

NOTE 8 — CONCENTRATION RISK

Customer Concentration

For the three month period ended December 31, 2021,June 30, 2022, the Company’s three largest customers accounted for approximately 92% of the Company’s net revenues, of which Amazon accounted for 50%, Walmart accounted for 37% and Fred Meyer accounted for 5%.

For the nine month period ended December 31, 2021, the Company’s three largest customers accounted for approximately 88% of the Company’s net revenues, of which Walmart accounted for 37%, Amazon accounted for 36% and Fred Meyer accounted for 15%.

For the three month period ended December 31, 2020, the Company’s three largest customers accounted for approximately 88%73% of the Company’s net revenues, of which Walmart accounted for 42%, Amazon accounted for 39% and Fred Meyer accounted for 7%19% and Amazon accounted for 12%.

For the ninethree month period ended December 31, 2020,June 30, 2021, the Company’s three largest customers accounted for approximately 81%82% of the Company’s net revenues, of which Walmart accounted for 39%44%, Amazon accounted for 29% and Fred Meyer accounted for 13%24% and Amazon accounted for 14%.

A significant decline in net sales to any of the Company’s key customers would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operation.

Product Concentration

For the three and nine month periodsperiod ended December 31, 2021,June 30, 2022, the Company’s gross product sales were comprised of two product types within two categories — housewares products and audio products, of which microwave ovens generated approximately 10% and 24%, respectively,42% of the Company’s gross product sales. Audio products generated approximately 89% and 76%, respectively,57% of the Company’s gross product sales. 

For the three and nine month periodsperiod ended December 31, 2020,June 30, 2021, the Company’s gross product sales were comprised of the same two product types within two categories — housewares products and audio products, of which microwave ovens generated approximately 25% and 36%, respectively,39% of the Company’s gross product sales. Audio products generated approximately 73% and 62%, respectively,60% of the Company’s gross product sales.    

Concentrations of Credit Risk

As a percent of the Company’s total trade accounts receivable, net of specific reserves, the Company’s top two customers accounted for 56%47% and 27%21% as of December 31, 2021,June 30, 2022, respectively. As a percent of the Company’s total trade accounts receivable, net of specific reserves, the Company’s top twothree customers accounted for 69%, 17% and 28%11% as of March 31, 2021,2022, respectively. The Company periodically performs credit evaluations of its customers but generally does not require collateral, and the Company provides for any anticipated credit losses in the financial statements based upon management’s estimates and ongoing reviews of recorded allowances. Due to the high concentration of the Company’s net trade accounts receivables among just two customers, any significant failure by one of these customers to pay the Company the amounts owing against these receivables would result in a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.



The Company maintains its cash accounts with major U.S. and foreign financial institutions. The Company’s cash and restricted cash balances on deposit in the U.S. as of December 31, 2021June 30, 2022 and March 31, 20212022 were insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $250,000 per qualifying bank account in accordance with FDIC rules. The Company’s cash, cash


equivalents and restricted cash balances in excess of these FDIC-insured limits were approximately $24.5$24.7 million and approximately $5.0$25.3 million at December 31, 2021June 30, 2022 and March 31, 2021,2022, respectively.

Supplier Concentration

During the three and nine month periodsperiod ended December 31,June 30, 2022, the Company procured 100% of its products for resale from its two largest factory suppliers, of which 76% was supplied by its largest supplier. During the three month period ended June 30, 2021, the Company procured 100% of its products for resale from its two largest factory suppliers, of which 81% and 83%, respectively, was supplied by its largest supplier. During the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2020, the Company procured 95% and 98% of its products for resale from its two largest factory suppliers, of which 57% and 58%, respectively, was supplied by its largest supplier.    

 



 

NOTE 9 — LEASES

The Company leases office space in the U.S. and in Hong Kong as well as a copier in the U.S. These leases have remaining non-cancellable lease terms of thirteenseven months to three years. The Company has elected not to separate lease and non-lease components for all leased assets. The Company did not identify any events or conditions during the quarter ended December 31, 2021June 30, 2022 to indicate that a reassessment or re-measurement of the Company’s existing leases was required. There were also no impairment indicators identified during the quarter ended December 31, 2021June 30, 2022 that required an impairment test for the Company’s right-of-use assets or other long-lived assets in accordance with ASC 360-10.topic 360-10, “Impairment and Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”.

As of December 31, 2021,June 30, 2022, the Company’s current operating and finance lease liabilities were $225,000$189,000 and $1,000, respectively and its non-current operating and finance lease liabilities were $244,000$167,000 and $2,000,$1,000, respectively. The Company’s operating and finance lease right-of-use asset balances are presented in non-current assets. The net balance of the Company’s operating and finance lease right-of-use assets as of December 31, 2021June 30, 2022 was $455,000$350,000 and $3,000,$2,000, respectively.

The components of lease costs, which were included in operating expenses in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations, were as follows:

 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

 

Nine Months Ended December 31,

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Lease cost

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating lease cost

 

$

64

 

 

$

64

 

 

$

191

 

 

$

191

 

 

$

63

 

 

$

64

 

Finance lease cost

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

Amortization of right-of-use assets

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

Interest on lease liabilities

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

Variable lease costs

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

Total lease cost

 

 

64

 

 

 

64

 

 

 

191

 

 

 

191

 

 

 

63

 

 

 

64

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The supplemental cash flow information related to leases are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating cash flows from operating leases

 

 

63

 

 

 

67

 

 

 

194

 

 

 

200

 

 

 

63

 

 

 

67

 

Operating cash flows from finance leases

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

Financing cash flows from finance leases

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating leases

 

 

403

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

403

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

Finance leases

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

Information relating to the lease term and discount rate are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average remaining lease term (in months)

 

As of December 31, 2021

 

 

As of December 31, 2020

 

 

As of June 30, 2022

 

 

As of June 30, 2021

 

Operating leases

 

 

27.3

 

 

 

19.0

 

 

 

22.5

 

 

 

16.9

 

Finance leases

 

 

29.2

 

 

 

41.2

 

 

 

23.2

 

 

 

35.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average discount rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating leases

 

 

7.50

%

 

 

7.50

%

 

 

7.50

%

 

 

7.50

%

Finance leases

 

 

7.50

%

 

 

7.50

%

 

 

7.50

%

 

 

7.50

%

As of June 30, 2022 the maturities of lease liabilities were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Operating Leases

 

 

Finance Leases

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2023

 

$

170

 

 

$

1

 

2024

 

 

149

 

 

 

1

 

2025

 

 

62

 

 

 

1

 

2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thereafter

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total lease payments

 

$

381

 

 

$

3

 

Less: Imputed interest

 

 

(25

)

 

 

(1

)

Total

 

$

356

 

 

$

2

 

 


 

As of December 31, 2021 the maturities of lease liabilities were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Operating Leases

 

 

Finance Leases

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2022

 

$

63

 

 

$

1

 

2023

 

 

233

 

 

 

1

 

2024

 

 

149

 

 

 

1

 

2025

 

 

63

 

 

 

1

 

Thereafter

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total lease payments

 

$

508

 

 

$

4

 

Less: Imputed interest

 

 

(39

)

 

 

(1

)

Total

 

$

469

 

 

$

3

 

��

NOTE 10 — PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT SCHEMEGOVERNMENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

On July 5, 2021, the Company’s Paycheck Protection Program (”PPP”) loan of approximately $204,400 plus accrued interest of $2,400 was forgiven by the Small Business Administration. The Company recorded the impact of its PPP loan forgiveness as other income during the quarter ended September 30, 2021.

During the three monthsmonth periods ended December 31,June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020, the Company’s Hong Kong subsidiary recorded nil$22,000 and $28,000,nil, respectively, under the governmental program called the Employment Support Scheme (“ESS”). DuringThe proceeds must be used for payroll expenses and the nine months ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, Company may be subject to government-appointed random reviews to verify the Company’s Hong Kong subsidiary recorded nil and $83,000, respectively, underinformation submitted by the ESS program.applicant.

The income realized from the PPP loan forgiveness and the amount granted under the ESS program are presented as Other Income under the description called “Income from governmental assistance programs” in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

NOTE 11 — SUBSEQUENT EVENTLEGAL PROCEEDINGS

On January 3,April 19, 2022, a legal settlement was entered into betweenthe US District Court for the District of Delaware granted judgment in favor of the Company in its trademark infringement lawsuit against air conditioning and oneheating products provider Emerson Quiet Kool and wholesaler Home Easy (the “defendants”). Among other things, the court order issues an injunction and directs the US Patent and Trademark Office to cancel the defendants’ existing and proposed “Emerson Quiet Kool” trademarks and prohibits defendants from registering or applying to register the same mark or any other mark or name containing the word “Emerson” going forward. The judgment also awards $6.5 million to the Company. Like any judgment, there is no guarantee that the Company will be able to collect the judgment or, if it is able to collect, how soon it will be able to do so. The Company is pursuing various post-judgment motions against defendants. The defendants have filed a notice of its former directors that resolved certain disputes, including certain claims against the former director and an indemnification claim made by the former director. The amountappeal of the settlement was $450,000 and is presented separately in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as a loss on settlement of litigation for the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2021.

judgment.  


Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

The following discussion of the Company’s operations and financial condition should be read in conjunction with the Financial Statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report.

In the following discussions, most percentages and dollar amounts have been rounded to aid presentation. Accordingly, all amounts are approximations.

Forward-Looking Information

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.amended (the “Exchange Act”).

Forward-looking statements include statements with respect to the Company’s beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, assumptions, estimates, intentions, and future performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may be beyond the Company’s control, and which may cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be forward-looking statements. The reader can identify these forward-looking statements through the Company’s use of words such as “may,” “will,” “can,” “anticipate,” “assume,” “should,” “indicate,” “would,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “expect,” “seek,” “estimate,” “continue,” “plan,” “project,” “predict,” “could,” “intend,” “target,” “potential,” and other similar words and expressions of the future. These forward-looking statements may not be realized due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation:

 

the ongoing effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic-related business disruption and economic uncertainty on both the Company’s projected customer demand and supply chain, as well as its operations and financial performance;

 

the Company’s ability to generate sufficient revenue to achieve and maintain profitability;

 

the Company’s ability to obtain new customers and retain key existing customers, including the Company’s ability to maintain purchase volumes of the Company’s products by its key customers;

 

the Company’s ability to obtain new licensees and distribution relationships and maintain relationships with its existing licensees and distributors;

 

the Company’s ability to resist price increases from its suppliers or pass through such increases to its customers;

 

changes in consumer spending for retail products, such as the Company’s products, and in consumer practices, including sales over the Internet;

 

the Company’s ability to maintain effective internal controls or compliance by its personnel with such internal controls;  

 

the Company’s ability to successfully manage its operating cash flows to fund its operations;

 

the Company’s ability to anticipate market trends, enhance existing products or achieve market acceptance of new products;

 

the Company’s ability to accurately forecast consumer demand and adequately manage inventory;

 

the Company’s dependence on a limited number of suppliers for its components and raw materials;

 

the Company’s dependence on third party manufacturers to manufacture and deliver its products;

 

increases in shipping costs for the Company’s products or other service issues with the Company’s third-party shippers;

 

the Company’s dependence on a third party logistics provider for the storage and distribution of its products in the United States;

 

the ability of third party sales representatives to adequately promote, market and sell the Company’s products;

 

the Company’s ability to maintain, protect and enhance its intellectual property;

 

the effects of competition;

 

the Company’s ability to distribute its products in a timely fashion, including as a result of labor disputes and public health threats and social unrest;

 

evolving cybersecurity threats to the Company’s information technology systems or those of its customers or suppliers;


 

 

changes in foreign laws and regulations and changes in the political and economic conditions in the foreign countries in which the Company operates;

 

changes in accounting policies, rules and practices;

 

changes in tax rules and regulations or interpretations;

 

changes in U.S. and foreign trade regulations and tariffs, including potential increases of tariffs on goods imported into the U.S., and uncertainty regarding the same;

 

limited access to financing or increased cost of financing;

 

the effects of currency fluctuations between the U.S. dollar and Chinese renminbi relative to the dollar and increases in costs of production in China; and

 

the other factors listed under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 20212022 and other filings with the SEC.

Furthermore, the situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic remains fluid and the potential for a material impact on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition increases the longer the COVID-19 pandemic affects activity levels in the United States and globally. For this reason, the Company cannot reasonably estimate with any degree of certainty the future impact COVID-19 may have on its business, results of operations or financial position. The extent of any impact will depend on future developments, including the duration of the outbreak, duration of the measures taken to control the spread, the effectiveness of actions taken to contain and treat the disease, and demand for the Company’s products.

All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary notice. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report or the date of the document incorporated by reference into this report. The Company has no obligation, and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update, revise or correct any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The Company has expressed its expectations, beliefs and projections in good faith and it believes it has a reasonable basis for them. However, the Company cannot assure the reader that its expectations, beliefs or projections will result or be achieved or accomplished.

Results of Operations

The following table summarizes certain financial information for the three and nine month periods ended December 31,June 30, 2022 (fiscal 2023) and June 30, 2021 (fiscal 2022) and December 31, 2020 (fiscal 2021) (in thousands):

 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

 

Nine Months Ended December 31,

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Net product sales

 

$

2,509

 

 

$

2,273

 

 

$

6,290

 

 

$

5,718

 

 

$

1,004

 

 

$

1,987

 

Licensing revenue

 

 

65

 

 

 

60

 

 

 

195

 

 

 

180

 

 

 

70

 

 

 

65

 

Net revenues

 

 

2,574

 

 

 

2,333

 

 

 

6,485

 

 

 

5,898

 

 

 

1,074

 

 

 

2,052

 

Cost of sales

 

 

1,826

 

 

 

1,754

 

 

 

4,786

 

 

 

4,519

 

 

 

879

 

 

 

1,609

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

1,469

 

 

 

1,560

 

 

 

4,196

 

 

 

4,601

 

 

 

1,344

 

 

 

1,375

 

Operating loss

 

 

(721

)

 

 

(981

)

 

 

(2,497

)

 

 

(3,222

)

 

 

(1,149

)

 

 

(932

)

Loss on settlement of litigation

 

 

(450

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(450

)

 

 

-

 

Interest income, net

 

 

7

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

40

 

 

 

128

 

 

 

50

 

 

 

17

 

Income from governmental assistance programs

 

 

-

 

 

 

28

 

 

 

207

 

 

 

83

 

 

 

22

 

 

 

-

 

Loss before income taxes

 

 

(1,164

)

 

 

(935

)

 

 

(2,700

)

 

 

(3,011

)

 

 

(1,077

)

 

 

(915

)

Provision for income taxes

 

 

-

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Net loss

 

$

(1,164

)

 

$

(945

)

 

$

(2,711

)

 

$

(3,026

)

 

$

(1,077

)

 

$

(915

)

 

Net product sales — Net product sales for the three month period ended December 31, 2021June 30, 2022 were $2.5$1.0 million as compared to $2.3$2.0 million for the three month period ended December 31, 2020June 30, 2021, an increasea decrease of $0.2$1.0 million, or 10.4%49.5%. The Company’s sales during the three month periods ended December 31,June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 were highly concentrated among the Company’s three largest customers – Wal-Mart, AmazonFred Meyer and Fred MeyerAmazon – comprising in the aggregate approximately 94%78% and 90%84%, respectively, of the Company’s total net product sales.

Net product sales for the nine month period ended December 31, 2021 were $6.3 million as compared to $5.7 million for the nine month period ended December 31, 2020, an increase of $0.6 million, or 10.0%. The Company’s sales during such periods were highly concentrated among the Company’s three largest customers – Wal-Mart, Amazon and Fred Meyer – comprising in the aggregate approximately 91% and 83%, respectively,are comprised primarily of the Company’s total net product sales.


sales of houseware and audio products which bear the Emerson® brand name. Net product sales may be periodically impacted by adjustments made to the Company’s sales allowance and marketing support accrual to record unanticipated customer deductions from accounts receivable or to reduce the accrual by any amounts which were accrued in the past but not taken by customers through deductions from accounts receivable within a certain time period. In the aggregate, these adjustments had theno effect of increasingon net product sales and operating income by approximately $6,000 and $3,000 for either of the three month periods ended December 31, 2021June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2020, respectively, and approximately $12,000 and $46,000 for the nine month periods ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. Net product sales are comprised primarily of the sales of houseware and audio products which bear the Emerson® brand name.June 30, 2021. The major elements which contributed to the overall increasedecrease in net product sales were as follows:


 

i)

Houseware products: Net sales decreased $0.3 million, or 54.2%43.5%, to $0.3$0.5 million for the three month period ended December 31, 2021June 30, 2022 as compared to $0.6$0.8 million for the three month period ended December 31, 2020,June 30, 2021, driven by a decrease in year-over-year sales of microwave ovens. For the nine month period ended December 31, 2021, houseware net product sales were $1.5 million, a decrease of $0.6 million, or 29.6%, from $2.1 million for the nine month period ended December 31, 2020, driven by a decrease in year-over-year sales of microwave ovens.

 

ii)

Audio products: Net sales increased $0.5decreased $0.6 million, or 32.8%53.4%, to $2.2$0.6 million for the three month period ended December 31, 2021June 30, 2022 as compared to $1.7$1.2 million for the three month period ended December 31, 2020June 30, 2021, resulting from increaseddecreased net sales of clock radios.For the nine month period ended December 31, 2021, audio product net sales were $4.8 million, an increase of $1.2 million or 33.9%, from $3.6 million for the nine month period ended December 31, 2020 resulting from increased net sales of clock radios.

Business operationsThe Company expects to continue to expand its existing distribution channels and to develop and promote new products with retailers in the U.S. The Company is also continuing to invest in products and marketing activities to expand its sales through internet and ecommerce channels. These efforts require investments in appropriate human resources, media marketing and development of products in various categories in addition to the traditional home appliances and audio products on which the Company has historically focused. The Company also is continuing its efforts to identify strategic courses of action related to its licensing activities, including seeking new licensing relationships. The Company has engaged LMCAeach of Leveraged Marketing Corporation of America and Global Licensing Services Pte Limited as an agent to assist in identifying and procuring potential licensees.

Emerson’s success is dependent on its ability to anticipate and respond to changing consumer demands and trends in a timely manner, as well as expanding into new markets and sourcing new products that are profitable to the Company. Geo-political factors may also affect the Company’s operations and demand for the Company’s products, which are subject to customs requirements and to tariffs and quotas set by governments through mutual agreements and bilateral actions. The Company expects that current and proposed U.S. tariffs on categories of products that the Company imports from China, and China’s retaliatory tariffs on certain goods imported from the United States, as well as modifications to international trade policy, will continue to affect its product costs going forward. If no mitigation steps are taken, or the mitigation is unsuccessful, the combination of tariffs will result in significantly increased annualized costs to the Company as all of the Company’s products are currently manufactured by suppliers in China. Although the Company is monitoring the trade and political environment and working to mitigate the possible effect of tariffs with its suppliers as well as its customers through pricing and sourcing strategies, the Company cannot be certain how its customers and competitors will react to the actions taken. In addition, heightened tensions between the United States and China over Hong Kong and any resulting retaliatory policies may affect our operations in Hong Kong. At this time the Company is unable to quantify possible effects on its costs arising from the new tariffs, which are expected to increase the Company’s inventory costs and associated costs of sales as tariffs are incurred, and some costs may be passed through to the Company’s customers as product price increases in the future. However, if the Company is unable to successfully pass through the additional costs or otherwise mitigate the effects of these tariffs, or if the higher prices reduce demand for the Company’s products, it will have a negative effect on the Company’s product sales and gross margins.

Starting in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, the global COVID-19 pandemic has presented significant challenges and impacted the Company’s business and operating results, and the operations and production capabilities of the Company’s suppliers in China and the distribution capabilities of the Company’s third party logistics provider, including as a result of quarantine or closure. The pandemic has directly and indirectly disrupted certain sales and supply chain activities and affected the Company’s ability to address those challenges. Although the Company has since experienced increased demand in certain of its product categories and favorable impacts on its online channels as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company expects that the pandemic will continue to impact its business and operations over the coming quarters, including with respect to the magnitude and timing of orders by retailers, resellers, distributors and consumers. Additionally, surges in demand and shifts in shopping patterns related to the COVID-19 pandemic have strained the global freight network and availability of shipping containers, which has been further exacerbated by COVID-19 outbreaks and protocols at many port locations, resulting in carrier-imposed capacity restrictions, carrier delays and longer lead times, including shipment receiving and unloading backlogs at many U.S. ports. As a result, the Company’s shipping costs have recently increased by several multiples compared to fiscal 2021 averages. Global component shortages, in particular semiconductor chips, arising from these changes in consumer demand and reduced manufacturing capacity related to the COVID-19 pandemic have also caused and are likely to continue to result in significant price fluctuations and long lead times in the supply of these components. Although the Company is seeking alternate suppliers for these components, developing alternate sources of supply will be time consuming, difficult and costly, and may require the re-tooling of products to accommodate components from different suppliers. In addition to increasing cost trends, the Company’s suppliers are not equipped to hold meaningful amounts of inventory and if shipping container capacity remains limited or unavailable, they could pause manufacturing, which could ultimately impact the Company’s


ability to fulfill customer orders on a timely basis. These impacts on the Company’s supply chain have and may continue to impact the Company’s ability to meet product demand, which could result in additional costs, customer dissatisfaction in the event of inventory shortages or may otherwise adversely impact the Company’s business and results of operations.

In light of the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on macroeconomic conditions domestically and internationally, along with the uncertainty associated with a potential recovery, the Company has implemented certain cost-reduction actions intended to reduce expenditures in light of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic to the business. However, the environment remains highly uncertain and demand for the Company’s products remains difficult to assess due to many factors including the pace of economic recovery around the world, the status of various government stimulus programs, competitive intensity and retailer actions to continue carefully managing inventory. As a result, the Company is unable at this time to predict the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its operations and financial results, and, depending on the magnitude and duration of the pandemic, including the further spread and severity of COVID-19 cases in areas in which the Company operates and the availability and distribution of effective vaccines, such


impact may be material. Accordingly, current results and financial condition discussed herein may not be indicative of future operating results and trends.

For more information on risks associated with the Company’s operations, including tariffs, please see the risk factors within Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the year ended March 31, 2021.2022.

Legal Proceedings — On April 19, 2022, the US District Court for the District of Delaware granted judgment in favor of the Company in its trademark infringement lawsuit against air conditioning and heating products provider Emerson Quiet Kool and wholesaler Home Easy (the “defendants”). Among other things, the court order issues an injunction and directs the US Patent and Trademark Office to cancel the defendants’ existing and proposed “Emerson Quiet Kool” trademarks and prohibits defendants from registering or applying to register the same mark or any other mark or name containing the word “Emerson” going forward. The judgment also awards $6.5 million to the Company. Like any judgment, there is no guarantee that the Company will be able to collect the judgment or, if it is able to collect, how soon it will be able to do so. The Company is pursuing various post-judgment motions against defendants. The defendants have filed a notice of appeal of the judgment.

Licensing revenue — Licensing revenue for the three month period ended December 31, 2021June 30, 2022 was $65,000$70,000 as compared to $60,000$65,000 for the three month period ended December 31, 2020June 30, 2021, an increase of $5,000, or 8.3%7.7%. The year-over-year increase can be attributed to the escalation in the annual minimum royalty earned by the Company from its licensee.

Licensing revenue for the nine month period ended December 31, 2021 was $195,000 as compared to $180,000 for the nine month period ended December 31, 2020, an increase of $15,000, or 8.3%. The year-over-year increase can be attributed to the escalation in the annual minimum royalty earned by the Company from its licensee.

Net revenuesAs a result of the foregoing factors, the Company’s netNet revenues were $2.6$1.1 million for the three month period ended December 31, 2021June 30, 2022 as compared to $2.3$2.1 million for the three month period ended December 31, 2020June 30, 2021, an increasea decrease of $0.3$1.0 million, or 10.3%, and $6.5 million for the nine month period ended December 31, 2021 as compared to $5.9 million for the nine month period ended December 31, 2020, an increase of $0.6 million, or 10.0%47.7%.

Cost of sales — In absolute terms, cost of sales increased $0.1decreased $0.7 million, or 4.1%45.4%, to $1.8$0.9 million for the three month period ended December 31, 2021June 30, 2022 as compared to $1.7$1.6 million for the three month period ended December 31, 2020June 30, 2021. The increasedecrease in absolute terms for the three month period ended December 31, 2021June 30, 2022 as compared to the three month period ended December 31, 2020June 30, 2021 was primarily related to an increasea decrease in net product sales partially offset by lowerhigher year-over-year gross cost of sales as a percentage of gross sales.

In absolute terms, cost of sales increased $0.3 million, or 5.9%, to $4.8 million for the nine month period ended December 31, 2021 as compared to $4.5 million for the nine month period ended December 31, 2020. The increase in absolute terms for the nine month period ended December 31, 2021 as compared to the nine month period ended December 31, 2020 was primarily related to an increase in net product sales partially offset by lower year-over-year gross cost of sales as a percentage of gross sales.

The Company purchases the products it sells from a limited number of factory suppliers. ForIn each of the three month periods ended December 31, 2021June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2020,June 30, 2021, the Company purchased 100% and 95%, respectively, fromof its two largest suppliers. For the nine month periods ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company purchased 100% and 98%, respectively,products from its two largest suppliers.

Selling, general and administrative expenses (“S,G&A”) — S,G&A, in absolute terms, was $1.5$1.34 million for the three month period ended December 31, 2021June 30, 2022 as compared to $1.6$1.37 million for three month period ended December 31, 2020June 30, 2021, a decrease of $0.1 millionessentially flat or 5.8%2.3%. S,G&A, as a percentage of net revenues, was 57.1%125.1% for the three month period ended December 31, 2021June 30, 2022 as compared to 66.9%67.0% for the three month period ended December 31, 2020June 30, 2021. The decrease in S,G&A was primarily attributed to a decrease in compensation costs of approximately $113,000.$124,000, a decrease in director’s fees of $32,000 and a decrease in bad debt expense of $22,000 partially offset by an increase in legal fees of $158,000. Compensation costs for the three month period ended December 31, 2021June 30, 2022 were $531,000$508,000 as compared to $644,000$632,000 for the three month period ended December 31, 2020June 30, 2021.

S,G&A, in absolute terms, was $4.2 million for the nine month period ended December 31, 2021 as compared to $4.6 million for the nine month period ended December 31, 2020, a decrease of $0.4 million, or 8.8%. S,G&A, as a percentage of net revenues, was 64.7% for the nine month period ended December 31, 2021 as compared to 78.0% for the nine month period ended December 31, 2020. The decrease in S,G&A was primarily attributed to a decrease in legal fees of approximately $245,000 and a decrease in compensation costs of approximately $126,000. Legal fees for the nine month period ended December 31, 2021 were approximately $1,100,000 as compared to approximately $1,345,000 for the nine month period ended December 31, 2020. The majority of the decrease in legal fees concerned the protection of the Emerson® trademark. Compensation costs for the nine month period ended December 31, 2021 were approximately $1,770,000 as compared to approximately $1,896,000 for the nine month period ended December 31, 2020. The majority of the decrease in compensation costs were due to headcount reductions.



Loss on settlement of litigation — During the three month period ended December 31,June 30, 2022 were $431,000 as compared to $273,000 for the three month period ended June 30, 2021 a settlement agreement between. Director’s fees for the Company and one of its former directors was entered into regarding an indemnification claim. The amount ofthree month period ended June 30, 2022 were $33,000 as compared to $65,000 for the settlement was $450,000. See “Note 11 – Subsequent Event”three month period ended June 30, 2021.

Interest income, net — Interest income, net, was $7,000$50,000 for the three month period ended December 31, 2021June 30, 2022 as compared to $18,000$17,000 for the three month period ended December 31, 2020June 30, 2021, a decreasean increase of $11,000.$33,000. The decreaseincrease was primarily due to lowerhigher average interest rates earned on the Company’s short term investments.

Interest income, net, was $40,000 for the nine month period ended December 31, 2021 as compared to $128,000 for the nine month period ended December 31, 2020, a decrease of $88,000. The decrease was primarily due to lower average interest rates earned on the Company’s short term investments.

Income from governmental assistance programs — For the three and nine month periodsperiod ended December 31,June 30, 2022, the Company recorded income of approximately $22,000 under the ESS program. For the three month period ended June 30, 2021, the Company recorded income of approximately nil and $207,000, respectively, related to its PPP loan forgiveness. For the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2020, the Company recorded income of approximately $28,000 and $83,000, respectively, related to assistance received from the Hong Kong government under the ESS program. See “Note 10 - Paycheck Protection Program and Employment Support Scheme”– Governmental Assistance Programs”.

Provision (benefit) for income taxes — For the three month periodperiods ended December 31,June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2021, the Company recorded income tax expense of nilnil. Under ASU 2019-12 “Income Taxes (Topic 740) – Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes” the Company incurred $10,950 of non-income based state taxes for both periods, which are now reported as compared to income tax expense of $9,900 for theS,G &A. three month period ended December 31, 2020. See “Note 5 – Income Taxes”.

For the nine month period ended December 31, 2021, the Company recorded income tax expense of $11,000 as compared to income tax expense of $15,200 for the nine month period ended December 31, 2020.

Although the Company generated net losses during fiscal 20222023 and fiscal 2021,2022, it was unable to realize an income tax benefit due to valuation allowances recorded against its deferred tax assets.

Net (loss) — As a result of the foregoing factors, the Company realized a net loss of $1,164,000$1,077,000 for the three month period ended December 31, 2021June 30, 2022 as compared to a net loss of $945,000$915,000 for the three month period ended December 31, 2020June 30, 2021.

For the nine month period ended December 31, 2021, the Company realized a net loss of $2,711,000 as compared to a net loss of $3,026,000 for the nine month period ended December 31, 2020.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of December 31, 2021,June 30, 2022, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $24.7$24.9 million as compared to approximately $5.2$25.6 million at March 31, 2021.2022. Cash and cash equivalents includes short term investments in deposits which were classified as cash


equivalents of $21.1 million as of June 30, 2022 compared to $22.0 million of such deposits as of March 31, 2022. Working capital decreased to $29.0$27.1 million at December 31, 2021June 30, 2022 as compared to $32.1$28.1 million at March 31, 2021.2022. The increasedecrease in cash and cash equivalents of approximately $19.5$0.7 million was due to the decrease in short term investments of $25.0 million, an increase of $0.4 million in accounts payable and other current liabilities and the increase in long term lease liabilities of $0.2 million offset by the net loss generated during the period of $2.7 million, an increase in accounts receivable of $1.9$1.1 million, an increase in inventory of $0.6$0.3 million, an increase in rightprepaid purchases of use assets of $0.2$0.1 million a decrease in federal taxes payable of $0.2 million, a decrease in PPP loan payable of $0.2 million,and a decrease in deferred revenue of $0.2$0.1 million and an increasepartially offset by a decrease in accounts receivable of $0.7 million, a decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets of $0.1 million and an increase in accounts payable and other current liabilities of $0.1 million.

Cash Flows

Net cash used by operating activities was approximately $5.5$0.7 million for the ninethree month period ended December 31, 2021,June 30, 2022, resulting from a $2.7$1.1 million net loss generated during the period, an increase in accounts receivableinventory of $2.1$0.3 million, an increase in inventoryprepaid purchases of $0.6$0.1 million an increaseand a decrease in rightdeferred revenue of use assets$0.1 million partially offset by a decrease in accounts receivable of $0.4$0.7 million, a decrease in federal taxes payableprepaid expenses and other current assets of $0.2$0.1 million the impact of the PPP loan forgiveness of $0.2 million partially offset byand an increase in accounts payable and other current liabilities of $0.4 million, an increase in long-term lease liabilities of $0.2 million and a decrease in prepaid purchases of $0.1 million.

Net cash provided by investing activities was approximately $25.0 millionnil for the ninethree month period ended December 31, 2021 due to a decrease in short term deposits.June 30, 2022.

Net cash used by financing activities was nil for the ninethree month period ended December 31, 2021.June 30, 2022.


Sources and Uses of Funds

The Company’s principal existing sources of cash are generated from operations and its existing short-term investments. The Company believes that its existing cash balance and sources of cash will be sufficient to support existing operations over the next 12 months.

Paycheck Protection Program Loan

In April and May of 2020, the Company applied for and received aggregate loan proceeds of approximately $0.2 million under the PPP. The PPP loan accrued interest at 1% and matures two years from the date of issuance, with a deferral of payments for the first six months. The Company used all of the PPP loan proceeds for qualifying expenses in accordance with terms of the CARES Act and applied for forgiveness of the loan to the extent applicable. On July 5, 2021, the Company’s PPP loan was completely forgiven by the Small Business Administration. See Note 10 of the Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of December 31, 2021,June 30, 2022, the Company did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as defined under the rules of the SEC.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Accounting Standards Update 2019-12 “Income Taxes (Topic 740) – Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes” (Issued December 2019)

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, “Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes,” which is intended to simplify various aspects related to accounting for income taxes. ASU 2019-12 removes certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740 and also clarifies and amends existing guidance to improve consistent application. ASU 2019-12 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. This standard took effect in the first quarter (June 2021) of the Company’s fiscal year ending March 31, 2022. The adoption of ASU 2019-12 had no material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

The following ASUs were issued by the FASB which relate to or could relate to the Company as concerns the Company’s normal ongoing operations or the industry in which the Company operates.

Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses” (Issued June 2016)

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13 “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses” to introduce new guidance for the accounting for credit losses on instruments within its scope. ASU 2016-13 requires among other things, the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable supportable forecasts. Many of the loss estimation techniques applied today will still be permitted, although the inputs to those techniques will change to reflect the full amount of expected credit losses. In addition, ASU 2016-13 amends the accounting for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. ASU 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2022. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material impact on its financial statements.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Not applicable.


 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

(a) Disclosure controls and procedures

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d — 15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”))Act) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in its Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Due to the inherent limitations of control systems, not all misstatements may be detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of a simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. Our controls and procedures can only provide reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the above objectives have been met.


The Company’s management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act), as of December 31, 2021,June 30, 2022, are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

(b) Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2021June 30, 2022 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.


PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

The Company is not currently a party to any legal proceedings other than litigation matters, in most cases involving ordinary and routine claims incidental to its business. Management cannot estimate with certainty the Company’s ultimate legal and financial liability with respect to any such pending litigation matters. However, management believes, based on its examination of such matters, that the Company’s ultimate liability will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

There have been no material changes to the risk factors contained in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the year ended March 31, 2021.2022.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

None

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

(a) None

(b) None

 

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosure.

Not applicable.

 

 

Item 5. Other Information.

None

 

 

Item 6. Exhibits.

 

 

 

  31.1

  

Certification of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*

 

 

  31.2

  

Certification of the Company’s Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*

 

 

  32

  

Certification of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.**

 

 

101.INS

 

Inline XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.*

 

 

101.SCH

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.*

 

 

101.CAL

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.*

 

 

101.DEF

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.*

 

 

101.LAB

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.*

 

 

101.PRE

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.*

 

 

 

104

 

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

*

filed herewith

**

furnished herewith


 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

 

 

EMERSON RADIO CORP.

 

 

 

 

(Registrant)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Christopher W. Ho

Date: February 14,August 15, 2022

 

 

 

Christopher W. Ho

 

 

 

 

Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Richard Li

Date: February 14,August 15, 2022

 

 

 

Richard Li

 

 

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

 

2221