UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

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

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020

 

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 0-21617

 

ProPhase Labs, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   23-2577138
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

621 N. Shady Retreat Road, Doylestown, Pennsylvania   18901
(Address of principal executive office)   (Zip Code)

 

  (215) 345-0919  
  (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)  

 

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
 
Title of Each Class   Trading Symbol   Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, par value $0.0005   PRPH   Nasdaq Capital Market

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [  ]

 

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 during the preceding 12 months (or shorter period that the registration was required to submit such files). Yes [X] 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 definition of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, “non-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 [X] Smaller reporting company [X]
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 [X]

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

Class   Outstanding at August 11, 2020
Common Stock, $0.0005 par value   11,604,253

 

 

 

 

 

 

ProPhase Labs, Inc. and Subsidiaries

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

      PAGE
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION    
       
Item 1. Financial Statements    
       
  Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2020 (unaudited) and December 31, 2019   3
       
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)   4
       
  Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity for the Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)   5
       
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)   6
       
  Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements   7
       
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   19
       
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk   22
       
Item 4. Controls and Procedures   22
       
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION    
       
Item 1. Legal Proceedings   22
Item 1A. Risk Factors   22
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds   23
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities   23
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures   23
Item 5. Other Information   23
Item 6. Exhibits   23
       
Signatures   24

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements.

 

ProPhase Labs, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

   June 30, 2020   December 31, 2019 
   (Unaudited)     
ASSETS          
Current assets          
Cash and cash equivalents  $2,537   $434 
Marketable debt securities, available for sale   3,339    926 
Escrow receivable   -    4,812 
Accounts receivable, net   1,930    2,010 
Inventory   2,047    1,459 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   213    304 
Assets held for sale   176    - 
Total current assets   10,242    9,945 
           
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $6,379 and $6,252, respectively   2,133    2,329 
TOTAL ASSETS  $12,375   $12,274 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Current liabilities          
Accounts payable  $844   $432 
Accrued advertising and other allowances   112    92 
Other current liabilities   439    409 
Total current liabilities   1,395    933 
           
Non-current liabilities:          
Deferred revenue, net of current portion   86    110 
Total non-current liabilities   86    110 
Total liabilities   1,481    1,043 
           
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES          
           
Stockholders’ equity          
Preferred stock authorized 1,000,000, $.0005 par value, no shares issued   -    - 
Common stock authorized 50,000,000, $.0005 par value, issued 28,243,670 and 28,225,615 shares, respectively   14    14 
Additional paid-in capital   60,611    60,215 
Accumulated deficit   (2,245)   (1,506)
Treasury stock, at cost, 16,652,022 and 16,652,022 shares   (47,490)   (47,490)
Accumulated comprehensive income (loss)   4    (2)
Total stockholders’ equity   10,894    11,231 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  $12,375   $12,274 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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ProPhase Labs, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

   For the Three Months Ended   For the Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 2020   June 30, 2019   June 30, 2020   June 30 2019 
Net sales  $3,623   $1,651   $5,511   $3,969 
Cost of sales   2,344    1,390    3,817    3,188 
Gross profit   1,279    261    1,694    781 
                     
Operating expenses:                    
Sales and marketing   125    342    295    608 
Administration   1,030    1,092    2,028    2,296 
Research and development   65    95    124    189 
Total operating expenses   1,220    1,529    2,447    3,093 
Income (loss) from operations   59    (1,268)   (753)   (2,312)
                     
Interest income, net   11    30    14    61 
Net income (loss)  $70   $(1,238)  $(739)  $(2,251)
                     
Other comprehensive income:                    
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable debt securities   (5)   8    6    23 
Total comprehensive income (loss)  $65   $(1,230)  $(733)  $(2,228)
                     
Basic earnings (loss) per share:  $0.01   $(0.11)  $(0.06)  $(0.19)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:  $0.01   $(0.11)  $(0.06)  $(0.19)
                     
Weighted average common shares outstanding:                    
Basic   11,592    11,560    11,587    11,558 
Diluted   11,618    11,560    11,587    11,558 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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ProPhase Labs, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statement of

Stockholders’ Equity

(in thousands, except share data)

(unaudited)

 

   For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 
   Common Stock Shares Outstanding, Net of Shares of Treasury Stock   Par Value   Additional Paid in Capital   Accumulated Deficit   Accumulated
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
   Treasury Stock   Total  
Balance as of April 1, 2020   11,581,939   $14   $60,413   $(2,315)  $9   $(47,490)  $10,631 
                                    
Unrealized loss on marketable debt securities, net of realized gains of $3, net of taxes   -    -    -    -    (5)   -    (5)
                                    
Stock-based compensation   9,709    -    198    -    -    -    198 
                                    
Net income   -    -    -    70    -    -    70 
                                    
Balance as of June 30, 2020   11,591,648   $14   $60,611   $(2,245)  $4   $(47,490)  $10,894 

 

   For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 
    Common Stock Shares Outstanding,
Net of Shares of Treasury Stock

 

 
Par Value
 

 
Additional Paid in Capital
 

 
Accumulated Deficit  
 
 
 
Accumulated Comprehensive Income (loss)
 
 

 
 

Treasury Stock
 
 
 
 
Total
 
Balance as of January 1, 2020   11,573,593   $14   $60,215   $(1,506)  $              (2)  $(47,490)  $11,231 
                                    
Unrealized gain on marketable debt securities, net of realized losses of $3, net of taxes   -    -    -    -    6    -    6 
                                    
Stock-based compensation   18,055    -    396    -    -    -    396 
                                    
Net loss   -    -    -    (739)   -    -    (739)
                                    
Balance as of June 30, 2020   11,591,648   $14   $60,611   $(2,245)  $4   $(47,490)  $10,894 

 

   For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 
 
 
Common Stock Shares Outstanding,
Net of Shares of Treasury Stock

 

 
Par Value  
 
 
 
Additional Paid in Capital
 
 

 
 
Retained Earnings  
 
 
 
Accumulated Comprehensive Income (Loss)  
 
 
 
Treasury Stock  
 

 
Total
 
Balance as of April 1, 2019   11,556,685   $14   $59,667   $3,520   $             (9)  $(47,490)  $15,702 
                                    
Unrealized gain on marketable debt securities, net of realized losses of $1   -    -    -    -    8    -    8 
                                    
Stock-based compensation   3,571    -    180    -    -    -    180 
                                    
Net loss   -    -    -    (1,238)   -    -    (1,238)
                                    
Balance as of June 30, 2019   11,560,256   $14   $59,847   $2,282   $(1)  $(47,490)  $14,652 

 

   For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 
    Common Stock Shares Outstanding,
Net of Shares of Treasury Stock

 
  Par Value  
 
Additional Paid in Capital
 
  Retained Earnings     Accumulated Comprehensive Income (Loss)     Treasury Stock     Total  
Balance as of January 1, 2019   11,549,519   $14   $59,471   $4,533   $           (24)  $(47,490)  $16,504 
                                    
Unrealized gain on marketable debt securities, net of realized losses of $4   -    -    -    -    23    -    23 
                                    
Stock-based compensation   10,737    -    376    -    -    -    376 
                                    
Net loss   -    -    -    (2,251)   -    -    (2,251)
                                    
Balance as of June 30, 2019   11,560,256   $14   $59,847   $2,282   $(1)  $(47,490)  $14,652 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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ProPhase Labs, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

   For the Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 2020   June 30, 2019 
Cash flows from operating activities          
Net loss  $(739)  $(2,251)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Realized loss on marketable debt securities   -    4 
Depreciation and amortization   167    202 
Lower of cost or net realizable value inventory adjustment   32    - 
Stock-based compensation expense   396    376 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable   80    2,230 
Escrow receivable   4,812    2 
Inventory   (620)   (123)
Prepaid and other assets   91    193 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   412    43 
Other liabilities   26    (200)
Net cash provided by operating activities   4,657    476 
           
Cash flows from investing activities          
Purchase of marketable securities   (3,436)   (1,298)
Proceeds from sale of marketable debt securities   1,029    3,319 
Capital expenditures   (147)   (73)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities   (2,554)   1,948 
           
Cash flows from financing activities          
Payment of dividends   -    (2,929)
Proceeds from debt issuance   295    - 
Repayment of debt   (295)   - 
Net cash used in financing activities   -    (2,929)
           
Increase in cash and cash equivalents   2,103    (505)
Cash and cash equivalents, at the beginning of the period   434    1,554 
Cash and cash equivalents, at the end of the period  $2,537   $1,049 
Cash paid for income taxes  $-   $- 
           
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:          
Net unrealized gain, investments in marketable debt securities  $6   $23 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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Note 1 – Organization and Business

 

ProPhase Labs, Inc. (“we”, “us” or the “Company”) was initially organized as a corporation in Nevada in July 1989. Effective June 18, 2015, we changed our state of incorporation from the State of Nevada to the State of Delaware. We are a manufacturing and marketing company with deep experience with OTC consumer healthcare products and dietary supplements. We are engaged in the research, development, manufacture, distribution, marketing and sale of OTC consumer healthcare products and dietary supplements in the United States. This includes the development and marketing of dietary supplements under the TK Supplements® brand.

 

Our wholly-owned subsidiary, Pharmaloz Manufacturing, Inc. (“PMI”), is a full-service contract manufacturer and private label developer of a broad range of non-GMO, organic and natural-based cough drops and lozenges and OTC drug and dietary supplement products.

 

In addition, we continue to actively pursue acquisition opportunities for other companies, technologies and products within and outside the consumer products industry.

 

We use a December 31 year-end for financial reporting purposes. References herein to “Fiscal 2020” shall mean the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 and references to other “fiscal” years shall mean the year, which ended on December 31 of the year indicated. The term “we”, “us” or the “Company” as used herein also refer, where appropriate, to the Company, together with its subsidiaries unless the context otherwise requires.

 

Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, our revenues have come principally from our OTC healthcare and dietary supplement contract manufacturing business and sales to retail customers of dietary supplement product.

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial statements and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) applicable to interim financial statements, and therefore do not include all disclosures that might normally be required for financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by management without audit and should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto, appearing in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial position, consolidated results of operations and other comprehensive income (loss) and consolidated cash flows, for the periods indicated, have been made. The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of operating results that may be achieved over the course of the full year.

 

Product Innovation, Seasonality of the Business and Liquidity

 

Our net sales are derived principally from our contract manufacturing of OTC healthcare products and the sale of our dietary supplement products in the United States. In addition, we are engaged in marketing activities for our TK Supplements® product line of dietary supplements.

 

Our sales are influenced by and subject to (i) the timing of acceptance of our TK Supplements® products in the marketplace, and (ii) fluctuations in the timing of purchase and the ultimate level of demand for the OTC healthcare and cold remedy products that we manufacture for others, which are a function of the timing, length and severity of each cold season. Generally, a cold season is defined as the period from September to March when the incidence of the common cold rises as a consequence of the change in weather and other factors. We generally experience in the first, third and fourth quarter higher levels of net sales from our contract manufacturing of OTC healthcare and cold remedy products. Revenues are generally at their lowest levels in the second quarter when customer demand generally declines, although we did experience higher than normal net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2020, primarily as a result of increased customer demand for our OTC healthcare and cold remedy products as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

As a consequence of the timing of acceptance of our TK Supplements® products in the marketplace and the seasonality of our business, we realize variations in operating results and demand for working capital from quarter to quarter. As of June 30, 2020, we had working capital of approximately $8.8 million, including $3.3 million in marketable securities available for sale. We believe our current working capital at June 30, 2020 is at an acceptable and adequate level to support our business for at least the next twelve months after the date that the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are issued.

 

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The COVID-19 pandemic has not had a material impact on our business to date, although we did experience higher than normal net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2020, primarily as a result of increased customer demand for OTC healthcare and cold remedy products as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on our current assessment, we do not expect the pandemic to have a material impact on our long-term liquidity. However, we will continue to monitor its impact on our operations. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic could impact our business and operations in the long term will depend on future developments that are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence at this time, the duration of the pandemic and the duration and extent of business disruptions caused by the pandemic, including as a result of travel restrictions, quarantines, social distancing requirements and business closures in the United States and other countries in order to contain and treat the disease. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on the global capital markets and economies worldwide and could ultimately have a material adverse impact on our operating results, our ability to raise capital needed to develop and commercialize products and our overall financial condition, which could affect the value of our common stock. In addition, a prolonged recession or market correction resulting from the spread of the coronavirus could affect the value of our common stock.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements and the accompanying notes thereto, in conformity with GAAP, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the respective reporting periods. Examples include the provision for bad debt, sales returns and allowances, inventory obsolescence, useful lives of property and equipment, impairment of property and equipment, income tax valuations and assumptions related to accrued advertising. When providing for the appropriate sales returns, allowances, cash discounts and cooperative incentive promotion costs (“sales allowances”), we apply a uniform and consistent method for making certain assumptions for estimating these provisions. These estimates and assumptions are based on historical experience, current trends and other factors that management believes to be relevant at the time the financial statements are prepared. Management reviews its accounting policies, assumptions, estimates and judgments on a quarterly basis. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

We consider all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents include cash on hand and monies invested in money market funds. The carrying amount approximates the fair market value due to the short-term maturity of these securities.

 

On May 3, 2020, the Company entered into a promissory note and agreement with Wells Fargo, N.A. for an aggregate principal amount of $295,250 (the “PPP Loan”), pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, which became effective in March 2020. On May 15, 2020, the Company returned the PPP Loan to Well Fargo, N.A. in light of its receipt of $4.8 million from the Mylan escrow account (see Note 7).

 

Marketable Debt Securities

 

We have classified our investments in marketable debt securities as available-for-sale and as a current asset. Our investments in marketable debt securities are carried at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses included as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. Realized gains and losses from our marketable debt securities are recorded as interest income (expense). We initiated short term investments in marketable debt securities, which carry maturity dates between one and three years from date of purchase with interest rates of 1.875% - 4.00% during the first two quarters of Fiscal 2020. For the three months and six months ended June 30, 2020, we reported unrealized loss of $5,000 and an unrealized gain of $6,000, respectively. Unrealized gains and losses are classified as other comprehensive income (loss) and the cost is determined on a specific identification basis. The following is a summary of the components of our marketable debt securities and the underlying fair value input level tier hierarchy (see long-lived assets below) (in thousands):

 

   As of June 30, 2020 
   Amortized   Unrealized   Fair 
   Cost   Gains   Value 
U.S. government obligations  $2,603   $        3   $2,606 
Corporate obligations   732    1    733 
   $3,335   $4   $3,339 

 

   As of December 31, 2019 
   Amortized   Unrealized   Fair 
   Cost   Losses   Value 
U.S. government obligations  $    125   $         -   $125 
Corporate obligations   803    (2)   801 
   $928   $(2)  $926 

 

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We believe that the unrealized gains or losses generally are the result of a change in the risk premiums required by market participants rather than an adverse change in cash flows or a fundamental weakness in the credit quality of the issuer or underlying assets.

 

Inventory

 

Inventory is valued at the lower of cost, determined on a first-in, first-out basis (FIFO), or net realizable value. Inventory items are analyzed to determine cost and the net realizable value and appropriate valuation adjustments are established. At June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019, the financial statements include non-cash adjustments to adjust inventory for excess, obsolete or short-dated shelf-life inventory by $32,000 and $0, respectively. The components of inventory are as follows (in thousands):

 

    June 30, 2020     December 31, 2019  
Raw materials  $1,384   $1,024 
Work in process   350    299 
Finished goods   313    136 
   $2,047   $1,459 

 

Property, Plant and Equipment

 

Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. We use the straight-line method in computing depreciation for financial reporting purposes. Depreciation expense is computed in accordance with the following ranges of estimated asset lives: building and improvements – ten to thirty-nine years; machinery and equipment – three to seven years; computer equipment and software – three to five years; and furniture and fixtures – five years. We have reviewed our property, plant and equipment for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 and concluded there were no impairments or changes in useful lives.

 

Concentration of Risks

 

Future revenues, costs, margins and profits will continue to be influenced by our ability to maintain our manufacturing availability and capacity together with our marketing and distribution capabilities and compliance with the regulatory requirements associated with the development of OTC consumer healthcare products, dietary supplements and other remedies in order to compete on a national level and/or international level.

 

Our business is subject to federal and state laws and regulations adopted for the health and safety of users of our products. The manufacturing and distribution of OTC healthcare and dietary supplement products are subject to regulations by various federal, state and local agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and, as applicable, the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States.

 

Financial instruments that potentially subject us to significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash investments, marketable securities, and trade accounts receivable. Our marketable securities are fixed income investments, which are highly liquid and can be readily purchased or sold through established markets.

 

We maintain cash and cash equivalents with certain major financial institutions. As of June 30, 2020, our cash and cash equivalents balance was $2.5 million and our bank balance was $2.6 million. Of the total bank balance, $0.4 million was covered by federal depository insurance and $2.2 million was uninsured at June 30, 2020.

 

Trade accounts receivable potentially subject us to credit concentrations from time-to-time as a consequence of the timing, payment pattern and ultimate purchase volumes or shipping schedules with our customers. We extend credit to our customers based upon an evaluation of the customer’s financial condition and credit history and generally we do not require collateral. Our customers include consumer products companies and large national chain, regional, specialty and local retail stores. These credit concentrations may impact our overall exposure to credit risk, either positively or negatively, in that our customers may be similarly affected by changes in economic, regulatory or other conditions that may impact the timing and collectability of amounts due to us. As a consequence of an evaluation of our customer’s financial condition, payment patterns, balance due to us and other factors, we did not offset our account receivable with an allowance for bad debt at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

 

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Long-lived Assets

 

We review the carrying value of our long-lived assets with definite lives whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. When indicators of impairment exist, we determine whether the estimated undiscounted sum of the future cash flows of such assets is less than their carrying amounts. If less, an impairment loss is recognized in the amount, if any, by which the carrying amount of such assets exceeds their respective fair values. The determination of fair value is based on quoted market prices in active markets, if available, or independent appraisals; sales price negotiations; or projected future cash flows discounted at a rate determined by management to be commensurate with our business risk. The estimation of fair value utilizing discounted forecasted cash flows includes significant judgments regarding assumptions of revenue, operating and marketing costs; selling and administrative expenses; interest rates; property and equipment additions and retirements; industry competition; and general economic and business conditions, among other factors.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

Fair value is based on the prices that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In order to increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements, a three-tier fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. These tiers include: Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs for which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

 

Marketable securities and assets held for sale are reflected in the consolidated financial statements at carrying value which approximates fair value. We account for our marketable securities at fair value, with the net unrealized gains or losses reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss. The components of marketable debt securities are as follows (in thousands):

 

   As of June 30, 2020 
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Marketable debt securities                           
U.S. government obligations   -   $2,606    -   $2,606 
Corporate obligations   -    733    -    733 
   $-   $3,339   $-   $3,339 

 

   As of December 31, 2019 
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Marketable debt securities                           
U.S. government obligations  $-   $125   $-   $125 
Corporate obligations   -    801    -    801 
   $-   $926   $-   $926 

 

There were no transfers of marketable debt securities between Levels 1, 2 or 3 for the six months ended June 30, 2020.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

We recognize revenue that represents the transfer of promised goods or services to customers at an amount that reflects the consideration that is expected to be received in exchange for those goods or services. We recognize revenue when performance obligations with our customers have been satisfied. At contract inception, we evaluate the contract to determine if revenue should be recognized using the following five steps: (1) identify the contract with the customer; (2) identify the performance obligations; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations; and (5) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation.

 

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Performance Obligations

 

We generate sales principally through two types of customers, contract manufacturing and retail customers. Sales from product shipments to contract manufacturing and retailer customers are recognized at the time ownership is transferred to the customer. Net sales from contract manufacturing and retail customers were $3.5 million and $0.1 million, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and $1.5 million and $0.2 million, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2019. Net sales from contract manufacturing and retail customers were $5.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and $3.6 million and $0.4 million, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2019. Revenue from retailer customers is reduced for trade promotions, estimated sales returns and other allowances in the same period as the related sales are recorded. No such allowance is applicable to our contract manufacturing customers. We make estimates of potential future product returns and other allowances related to current period revenue. We analyze historical returns, current trends, and changes in customer and consumer demand when evaluating the adequacy of the sales returns and other allowances.

 

A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit of account. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the performance obligation is satisfied. The combined duties and responsibilities within each contract are considered one single performance obligation as these items would not be separately identifiable from each other promise in the contract and we provide a significant service of integrating the duties with other promises in the contracts.

 

Transaction Price

 

The transaction price is fixed based upon either (i) the terms of a combined Master Agreement and each related purchase order, or (ii) if there is no Master Agreement, the price per the individual purchase order received from each customer. The customers are invoiced at an agreed upon contractual price for each unit ordered and delivered by the Company and the research and development (“R&D”) services are recognized at the time the performance is completed.

 

The Company does not collect sales tax or other similar taxes from customers. As such, there is no effect on the measurement of the transaction price.

 

Recognize Revenue When the Company Satisfies a Performance Obligation

 

Performance obligations related to contract manufacturing and sales to retail customers are satisfied at a point in time when the goods are shipped to the customer as (i) we have transferred control of the assets to the customers upon shipping, and (ii) the customer obtains title and assumes the risks and rewards of ownership after the goods are shipped.

 

We do not accept returns from our contract manufacturing customers. Our return policy for retailer customers accommodates returns for (i) discontinued products, (ii) store closings and (iii) products that have reached or exceeded their designated expiration date. We do not impose a period of time within which products must be returned. All requests for product returns must be submitted to us for pre-approval. The main components of our returns policy are: (i) we will accept returns that are due to damaged product that is un-saleable and such return request activity falls within an acceptable range, (ii) we will accept returns for products that have reached or exceeded designated expiration dates and (iii) we will accept returns in the event that we discontinue a product provided that the customer will have the right to return only such items that it purchased directly from us. We will not accept return requests pertaining to customer inventory “Overstocking” or “Resets”. We will accept return requests for only products in its intended package configuration. We reserve the right to terminate shipment of product to customers who have made unauthorized deductions contrary to our return policy or pursue other methods of reimbursement. We compensate the customer for authorized returns by means of a credit applied to amounts owed or to be owed and in the case of discontinued product only, also by way of an exchange. We do not have any significant product exchange history.

 

We continue to recognize revenue from contract manufacturing and retail customers at a point in time as we have an enforceable right to payment for goods as products are shipped to customers.

 

Accrued advertising and other allowances from continuing operations as of June 30, 2020 included (i) $53,000 for estimated returns which is reported as a liability and (ii) $43,000 for cooperative and incentive promotion costs which is also reported as a liability. Accrued advertising and other allowances from discontinued operations as of June 30, 2020 included (i) $131,000 for estimated returns, which is reported as a reduction to account receivables, and (ii) $69,000 for cooperative incentive promotion costs, which is reported as accrued advertising and other allowances under current liabilities. As of December 31, 2019, accrued advertising and other allowances from continuing operations included (i) $37,000 for estimated returns which is reported as a liability and (ii) $92,000 for cooperative and incentive promotion costs which is also reported as a liability. Accrued advertising and other allowances from discontinued operations as of December 31, 2019 included (i) $132,000 for estimated returns, which is reported as a reduction to account receivables, and (ii) $76,000 for cooperative incentive promotion costs, which is reported as accrued advertising and other allowances under current liabilities.

 

As of June 30, 2020, we have deferred revenue of $221,115 in relation to R&D stability and release testing programs. As of December 31, 2019, deferred revenue was $214,000. Deferred revenues primarily consist of amounts that have been billed to or received from customers in advance of revenue recognition and prepayments received from customers in advance for implementation, maintenance and other services, as well as initial subscription fees. We recognize deferred revenues as revenues when the services are performed and the corresponding revenue recognition criteria are met. Customer prepayments are generally applied against invoices issued to customers when services are performed and billed.

 

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The following table disaggregates the Company’s deferred revenue expected by recognition period (in thousands):

 

   Deferred Revenue 
   June 30, 2020   December 31, 2019 
Recognition Period          
0-12 Months  $135   $     104 
13-24 Months   32    49 
Over 24 Months   54    61 
Total  $221   $214 

 

Disaggregation of Revenue

 

We disaggregate revenue from contracts with customers into two categories: contract manufacturing and retail customers. We determined that disaggregating revenue into these categories achieves the disclosure objective to depict how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors.

 

The following table disaggregates the Company’s revenue by revenue source for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 (in thousands):

 

   For the Three Months Ended   For the Six Months Ended 
Revenue by Customer Type  June 30, 2020   June 30, 2019   June 30, 2020   June 30, 2019 
Contract manufacturing  $3,472   $1,452   $5,195   $3,576 
Retail and others   151    199    316    393 
Total revenue  $3,623   $1,651   $5,511   $3,969 

 

Sales Tax Exclusion from the Transaction Price

 

We exclude from the measurement of the transaction price all taxes assessed by a governmental authority that are both imposed on and concurrent with a specific revenue-producing transaction and collected by the Company from the customer.

 

Shipping and Handling Activities

 

We account for shipping and handling activities that we perform as activities to fulfill the promise to transfer the goods.

 

Advertising and Incentive Promotions

 

Advertising and incentive promotion costs are expensed within the period in which they are utilized. Advertising and incentive promotion expense is comprised of (i) media advertising, presented as part of sales and marketing expense, (ii) cooperative incentive promotions and coupon program expenses, which are accounted for as part of net sales, and (iii) free product, which is accounted for as part of cost of sales. Advertising and incentive promotion expenses incurred from continuing operations for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were $49,000 and $55,000, respectively. Advertising and incentive promotion expenses incurred from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were $96,000 and $82,000, respectively.

 

Share-Based Compensation

 

We recognize all share-based payments to employees and directors, including grants of stock options, as compensation expense in the financial statements based on their fair values. Fair values of stock options are determined through the use of the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The compensation cost is recognized as an expense over the requisite service period of the award, which usually coincides with the vesting period. We account for forfeitures as they occur.

 

Stock and stock options to purchase our common stock have been granted to employees pursuant to the terms of certain agreements and stock option plans (see Note 4). Stock options are exercisable during a period determined by us, but in no event later than ten years from the date granted. For the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, we charged to operations $198,000 and $180,000, respectively, for share-based compensation expense for the aggregate fair value of stock grants issued and vested stock options earned.

 

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Research and Development

 

R&D costs are charged to operations in the period incurred. R&D costs incurred for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 from continuing operations were $65,000 and $95,000, respectively. R&D costs incurred for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 from continuing operations were $124,000 and $189,000, respectively. R&D costs are principally related to personnel expenses and new product development initiatives and costs associated with our OTC health care products, dietary supplements and other remedies.

 

Income Taxes

 

We utilize the asset and liability approach which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our financial statements or tax returns. In estimating future tax consequences, we generally consider all expected future events other than enactments of changes in the tax law or rates. Until sufficient taxable income to offset the temporary timing differences attributable to operations and the tax deductions attributable to option, warrant and stock activities are assured, a valuation allowance equaling the total deferred tax asset is being provided.

 

We utilize a two-step approach to recognizing and measuring uncertain tax positions. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount which is more than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Any interest or penalties related to income taxes will be recorded as interest or administrative expense, respectively.

 

As a result of our historical losses from continuing operations, we have recorded a full valuation allowance against a net deferred tax asset. Additionally, we have not recorded a liability for unrecognized tax benefit.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Standards, Not Yet Adopted

 

In September 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326). The ASU sets forth a “current expected credit loss” (CECL) model which requires the Company to measure all expected credit losses for financial instruments held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable supportable forecasts. This replaces the existing incurred loss model and is applicable to the measurement of credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost and applies to some off-balance sheet credit exposures. In February 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-02, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326), which amends the effective date of the original pronouncement for smaller reporting companies. ASU 2016-13 and its amendments will be effective for the Company for interim and annual periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the adoption of this ASU on its financial statements.

 

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (“ASU 2019-12”), 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. This guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

 

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Note 3 – Property, Plant and Equipment

 

The components of property and equipment are as follows (in thousands):

 

    June 30, 2020     December 31, 2019     Estimated Useful Life
Land  $352   $504    
Building improvements   3,107    3,113   10-39 years
Machinery   4,384    4,285   3-7 years
Computer equipment   462    472   3-5 years
Furniture and fixtures   207    207   5 years
    8,512    8,581    
Less: accumulated depreciation   (6,379)   (6,251)   
Total property, plant and equipment, net  $2,133   $2,329    

 

Depreciation expense incurred for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 was $167,000 and $202,000, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2020, we wrote off fully depreciated assets and accumulated depreciation totaling $38,000.

 

On June 27, 2020, we initiated negotiations to sell our Doylestown property. As a result the Doylestown building and land were classified as assets held for sale on our condensed consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2020. We reported the assets held for sale at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value, less estimated costs to sell. On July 10, 2020, we entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement to sell our Doylestown property.

 

Note 4 – Transactions Affecting Stockholders’ Equity

 

Our authorized capital stock consists of 50 million shares of common stock, $0.0005 par value, and one million shares of preferred stock, $0.0005 par value.

 

Preferred Stock

 

The preferred stock authorized under our certificate of incorporation may be issued from time to time in one or more series. As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, no shares of preferred stock have been issued.

 

Common Stock Dividend

 

On December 24, 2018, the Board declared a special cash dividend of $0.25 per share on the Company’s common stock resulting in $2.9 million payable on January 24, 2019 to holders of record of the Company’s common stock on January 10, 2019. On January 24, 2019, the Company paid an aggregate of $2.9 million to the Company’s stockholders entitled to receive such dividend.

 

The 2010 Directors’ Equity Compensation Plan

 

On May 5, 2010, our stockholders approved the 2010 Directors’ Equity Compensation Plan, which has been subsequently amended and restated by our stockholders (the “2010 Directors’ Plan”). A primary purpose of the 2010 Directors’ Plan is to provide us with the ability to pay all or a portion of the fees of directors in stock instead of cash. The 2010 Directors’ Plan provides that the total number of shares of common stock that may be issued under the 2010 Directors’ Plan is equal to 675,000 shares.

 

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, 9,709 and 18,055 shares of common stock, respectively were granted to our directors under the 2010 Directors’ Plan. We recorded $34,875 of director fees during the six months ended June 30, 2020 in connection with these grants, which represented the fair value of the shares calculated based on the average closing price of the Company’s shares of common stock for the last five trading days of the quarter in which the Board fee was earned.

 

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, 6,571 and 10,737 shares of common stock, respectively were granted to our directors under the 2010 Directors’ Plan. We recorded $33,750 of director fees during the six months ended June 30, 2019 in connection with these grants, which represented the fair value of the shares calculated based on the average closing price of the Company’s shares of common stock for the last five trading days of the quarter in which the Board fee was earned.

 

At June 30, 2020, there were 340,731 shares of common stock that may be issued pursuant to the terms of the 2010 Directors’ Plan.

 

The 2010 Equity Compensation Plan

 

On May 5, 2010, our stockholders approved the 2010 Equity Compensation Plan, which was subsequently amended and restated by our stockholders (the “2010 Plan”). The 2010 Plan provides that the total number of shares of common stock that may be issued under the 2010 Plan is 3.9 million shares.

 

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No options were granted under the 2010 Plan for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019. In addition, no stock options were exercised during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

 

As of June 30, 2020, there were 782,000 options outstanding and 528,659 options available to be issued pursuant to the terms of the 2010 Plan. We will recognize approximately $300,000 of share-based compensation expense over a weighted average period of 1.6 years.

 

The 2018 Stock Incentive Plan

 

On April 12, 2018, our stockholders approved the 2018 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2018 Stock Plan”). At April 12, 2018, all 2.3 million shares available for issuance under the 2018 Stock Plan have been granted in the form of stock options at an initial exercise price of $3.00 per share, which is exercisable in 36 monthly installments to Ted Karkus (the “CEO Option”), our Chief Executive Officer and no stock options have been exercised under the 2018 Stock Plan.

 

The 2018 Plan requires certain proportionate adjustments to be made to the stock options granted under the 2018 Stock Plan upon the occurrence of certain events, including a special distribution (whether in the form of cash, shares, other securities, or other property) in order to maintain parity. Accordingly, the Compensation Committee of the board of directors, as required by the terms of the 2018 Stock Plan, adjusted the terms of the CEO Option, such that the exercise price of the CEO Option was reduced from $3.00 per share to $2.00 per share, effective as of September 5, 2018, the date the special $1.00 special cash dividend was paid to the Company’s stockholders. The exercise price of the CEO Option was further reduced from $2.00 to $1.75 per share, effective as of January 24, 2019, the date the $0.25 special cash dividend was paid to the Company’s stockholders. The exercise price of the CEO Option was further reduced from $1.75 to $1.50 per share, effective as of December 12, 2019, the date another $0.25 special cash dividend was paid to Company’s stockholders. We will recognize approximately $318,000 of share-based compensation expense over a weighted average period of 0.7 years.

 

The following table summarizes stock options activity during the three months ended June 30, 2020 for both the 2010 Plan and 2018 Stock Plan (in thousands, except per share data):

 

   Number of Shares   Weighted Average Exercise Price   Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)   Total Intrinsic Value 
Outstanding as of January 1, 2020   3,082   $1.67    3.7   $1,085 
Granted   -    -    -    - 
Forfeited/expired   -    -    -    - 
Outstanding as of June 30, 2020   3,082   $1.67    3.2   $- 
Options vested and exercisable   2,190   $1.60    2.9   $- 

 

Note 5 – Defined Contribution Plans

 

We maintain the ProPhase Labs, Inc. 401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan, a defined contribution plan for our employees. Our contributions to the plan are based on the amount of the employee plan contributions and compensation. Our contributions to the plan in the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 were $17,000 and $33,000, respectively, and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 were $21,000 and $42,000, respectively.

 

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Note 6 – Other Current Liabilities

 

The following table sets forth the components of other current liabilities at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, (in thousands):

 

    June 30, 2020     December 31, 2019  
Accrued expenses  $158   $218 
Accrued benefits   40    25 
Accrued payroll   94    57 
Accrued vacation   11    5 
Sales tax payable   1    - 
Deferred revenue   135    104 
Total other current liabilities  $439   $409 

 

Note 7– Commitments and Contingencies

 

Escrow Receivable

 

We had indemnification obligations to Mylan Consumer Healthcare Inc. (formerly known as Meda Consumer Healthcare Inc.) (“MCH”) and Mylan Inc. (together with MCH, “Mylan”) under the asset purchase agreement pursuant to which we sold the Cold-EEZE® business to Mylan in 2017, that may require us to make future payments to Mylan and other related persons for any damages incurred by Mylan or such related persons as a result of any breach by us of our representations, warranties, covenants or agreements contained in the asset purchase agreement, or arising from the Retained Liabilities (as such term is defined in the asset purchase agreement) or as a result of certain third party claims specified in the asset purchase agreement. Generally, our representations and warranties survive for a period of 24 months from the closing date, which was March 29, 2017, other than certain fundamental representations which survive until the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations. There is a limited indemnification cap with respect to a majority of the Company’s indemnification obligations under the asset purchase agreement with the exception of claims for actual fraud, the breach of any fundamental representations and certain other items, which have a larger indemnification cap (i.e., the purchase price).

 

Pursuant to the terms of the asset purchase agreement, we, Mylan, and an escrow agent entered into an Escrow Agreement at closing, pursuant to which Mylan deposited $5 million of the aggregate purchase price for the Cold-EEZE® business into an escrow account established with the Escrow Agent in order to satisfy, in whole or in part, certain of our indemnity obligations under the asset purchase agreement.

 

The terms of the Escrow Agreement provide that if, as of September 29, 2018, there were funds remaining in the escrow account, then the escrow account would be reduced by the difference, if a positive number, of (i) $2.5 million minus (ii) the aggregate amount of all escrow claims asserted by Mylan prior to this date that had either been paid out of the escrow account or were pending as of such date, and, within two business days of such date, the Escrow Agent would disburse such difference, if a positive number, to us. In addition, within two business days of March 29, 2019, the Escrow Agent was required to release any funds remaining in the escrow account to us minus any amounts being reserved for escrow claims asserted by Mylan prior to such date. Upon the resolution of any pending escrow claims, the Escrow Agent would then, within two business days of receipt of joint instructions or a final order from a court (as described in the Escrow Agreement) disburse such reserved amount to the parties entitled to such funds. As described below, in August 2018, Mylan asserted an indemnification claim against us. Accordingly, the distributions were not released to us on September 29, 2018 or March 29, 2019.

 

On May 31, 2018, we received notice of a claim for $800,000 in losses against the escrow amount. We resolved this claim pursuant to a settlement agreement, effective October 16, 2018, pursuant to which $160,000 of the funds held in escrow were released to Mylan. This expense is reflected in discontinued operations in the third quarter of 2018.

 

On August 2, 2018, we received notice of an indemnification claim from Mylan in relation to certain product advertising claims brought against Mylan related to certain Cold-EEZE® products. Pursuant to the terms of the asset purchase agreement, we elected to assume the defense of these claims on behalf of Mylan, which we disputed and vigorously contested. Although we believed these claims were without merit, we negotiated a settlement with the plaintiffs.

 

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On May 4, 2020, the final pending claim against the Company’s escrow account with Mylan was resolved and, as a result, the Escrow Agent released all funds from the escrow account to the Company on May 7, 2020, in the amount of $4.8 million.

 

Manufacturing Agreement

 

In connection with the asset purchase agreement, the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, PMI, entered into a manufacturing agreement (the “Manufacturing Agreement”) with Mylan. Pursuant to the terms of the Manufacturing Agreement, Mylan (or an affiliate or designee) purchased the inventory of the Company’s Cold-EEZE® brand and product line, and PMI agreed to manufacture certain products for Mylan, as described in the Manufacturing Agreement, at prices that reflect current market conditions for such products and include an agreed upon mark-up on our costs. Unless terminated sooner by the parties, the Manufacturing Agreement will remain in effect until March 29, 2022. Thereafter, the Manufacturing Agreement may be renewed by Mylan for up to five successive one-year periods by providing notice of its intent to renew not less than 90 days prior to the expiration of the then-current term.

 

Future Obligations:

 

We have estimated future minimum obligations for an executive’s employment agreement over the next five years, including the remainder of Fiscal 2020, as follows (in thousands):

 

   Employment 
   Contracts 
2020  $63 
2021   595 
2022   675 
2023   675 
2024   675 
Total  $2,683 

 

Other Litigation

 

On November 12, 2019, an action was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas against TK Supplements, Inc., one of our wholly-owned subsidiaries (“TK Sub”), asserting two class action claims and alleging that, by sending plaintiff text messages to his cellular telephone number without his prior express consent and notwithstanding its listing on the Do No Call Registry, TK Sub violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, 47 U.S.C. § 227(b)(3)(B) and 47 U.S.C. § 227(c)(5). Plaintiff seeks to represent a class of (i) all residents within the United States to whom TK Sub or its agents sent text messages to the person’s cellular telephone number in the past four years and (ii) all residents within the United States to whom TK Sub or its agents placed two or more telemarketing phone calls to the person’s residential telephone number that was listed on the Do Not Call Registry in the past four years. On January 8, 2020, TK Sub filed its Answer and Defenses to the Complaint. We intend to defend this matter vigorously.

 

In the normal course of our business, we may be named as a defendant in legal proceedings. It is our policy to vigorously defend litigation or to enter into a reasonable settlements where management deems it appropriate.

 

Note 8 – Earnings (Loss) Per Share

 

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock (“Common Stock Equivalents”) that shared in the earnings of the entity. Diluted EPS also utilizes the treasury stock method which prescribes a theoretical buy back of shares from the theoretical proceeds of all options outstanding during the period. Since there are options outstanding, fluctuations in the actual market price can have a variety of results for each period presented. Options outstanding to acquire shares of our common stock at June 30, 2020 and 2019 were 3,082,000 and 2,950,000, respectively.

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2020, dilutive loss per share were the same as basic earnings per share due to the exclusion of Common Stock Equivalents, which in a net loss position would have an anti-dilutive effect on loss per share. For the three months ended June 30, 2020, there were 2,307,000 Common Stock Equivalents that were in the money that were included in the fully diluted earnings per share computation. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, there were 2,950,000 potential dilutive Common Stock Equivalents that were excluded from the loss per share computation as a consequence of their anti-dilutive effect.

 

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Note 9 – Significant Customers

 

Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 was $3.6 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Three third-party contract manufacturing customers accounted for 58.7%, 16.6% and 12.2%, respectively, of our revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2020. Two third-party contract manufacturing customers accounted for 67.2% and 21.1%, respectively, of our revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The loss of sales to any of these large third-party contract manufacturing customers could have a material adverse effect on our business operations and financial condition.

 

Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 was $5.5 million and $4.0 million, respectively. Two third-party contract manufacturing customers accounted for 55.2% and 17.1%, respectively, of our revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2020. Two third-party contract manufacturing customers accounted for 54.8% and 22.8%, respectively, of our revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The loss of sales to any of these large third-party contract manufacturing customers could have a material adverse effect on our business operations and financial condition.

 

We are subject to account receivable credit concentrations from time-to-time as a consequence of the timing, payment pattern and ultimate purchase volumes or shipping schedules with our customers. These concentrations may impact our overall exposure to credit risk, either positively or negatively, in that our customers may be similarly affected by changes in economic, regulatory or other conditions that may impact the timing and collectability of amounts due to us. Two customers represented 72.4% and 12.8% of our total trade receivable balances at June 30, 2020 and three customers represented 70%, 14% and 11% of our total trade receivable balances at December 31, 2019.

 

Note 10 – Subsequent Events

 

On June 25, 2020, we initiated negotiations to sell our Doylestown property. As a result the Doylestown building and land were classified as assets held for sale on our condensed consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2020. We reported the assets held for sale at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value, less estimated costs to sell. On July 10, 2020, we entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement (“PSA’) to sell our Doylestown property.

 

On July 24, 2020, the Company loaned $750,000 to an unrelated third party pursuant to a secured promissory note agreement. The promissory note bears interest at a rate of 15% per annum and is due September 21, 2020. In addition, on July 29, 2020, the Company loaned an additional $250,000 to the same unrelated third party pursuant to a secured promissory note agreement. The promissory note bears interest at a rate of 15% per annum and is due September 29, 2020. Mr. Karkus, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Dr. Gleckel, a director, each hold less than 1% of the issued and outstanding shares of the parent company of the borrower, which interests were acquired well before discussions began with respect to these transactions. Prior to entering into these transactions, the ownership interests of Mr. Karkus and Dr. Gleckel were disclosed to the Board, and the disinterested directors unanimously approved these transactions.

 

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

 

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our interim unaudited condensed financial statements and related notes included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“Quarterly Report”) and the audited condensed financial statements and notes thereto as of and for the year ended December 31, 2019 and the related Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, both of which are contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 26, 2020 (the “2019 Annual Report”). As used in this Quarterly Report, unless the context suggests otherwise, “we,” “us,” “our,” or “ProPhase” refer to ProPhase Labs, Inc. and its subsidiaries, unless the context otherwise requires.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Quarterly Report contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). These forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future financial performance. Forward-looking statements typically are identified by use of terms such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “expect”, “intend”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “estimate”, “predict”, “potential”, “continue” and similar words although some forward-looking statements are expressed differently. This Quarterly Report may also contain forward-looking statements attributable to third parties relating to their estimates regarding the growth of our markets.

 

You are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our or our industry’s actual results, levels of activity, performance, achievements or prospects to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Many of these factors are beyond our ability to predict.

 

Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to:

 

  Our ability to successfully manage the demand, supply, and operational challenges associated with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the global economy generally.
     
  Our history of losses;
     
  Our dependence on our largest manufacturing customers;
     
  Potential disruptions in our ability to manufacture our products and those of others or our access to raw materials;
     
  Seasonal fluctuations in demand for the products we manufacture at our manufacturing facility;
     
  Our ability to successfully develop and commercialize our existing products and any new products;
     
  Our ability to secure additional capital, when needed, to support our product development and commercialization programs;
     
  Our ability to compete effectively, including our ability to maintain and increase our markets and/or market share in the markets in which we do business;
     
  Our ability to protect our proprietary rights;
     
  The general financial and economic uncertainty, fluctuations in consumer confidence and the strength of the United States economy, and their impacts on our business including demand for our products;
     
  Our continued ability to comply with regulations relating to our current products and those we manufacture for others, any new products we develop, including our ability to effectively respond to changes in laws and regulations or the interpretation thereof including changing market rules and evolving federal, state and regional laws and regulations; and
     
  Our ability to attract, retain and motivate our key employees.

 

Given the risks and uncertainties surrounding forward-looking statements, you should not place undue reliance on these statements. You should also consider carefully the statements we make under other sections of this Quarterly Report and in our 2019 Annual Report, as well as in other documents we file from time to time with the SEC that address additional risks that could cause our actual results to differ from those set forth in any forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements speak only as the date of this Quarterly Report. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.

 

General

 

We are a manufacturing and marketing company with deep experience with OTC consumer healthcare products and dietary supplements. We are engaged in the research, development, manufacture, distribution, marketing and sale of OTC consumer healthcare products and dietary supplements in the United States. This includes the development and marketing of dietary supplements under the TK Supplements® brand.

 

Our wholly-owned subsidiary, Pharmaloz Manufacturing, Inc. (“PMI”), is a full-service contract manufacturer and private label developer of a broad range of non-GMO, organic and natural-based cough drops and lozenges and OTC drug and dietary supplement products.

 

In addition, we continue to actively pursue acquisition opportunities for other companies, technologies and products within and outside the consumer products industry.

 

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Financial Condition and Results of Operations Results for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 as Compared to the Three Months Ended June 30, 2019

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2020, net sales were $3.6 million as compared to $1.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The increase in net sales from period to period was principally due to an increase in contract manufacturing net sales as a result of the timing and demand of third-party customers. We experienced higher than normal net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2020, primarily as a result of increased customer demand for our OTC healthcare and cold remedy products as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Cost of sales for the three months ended June 30, 2020 were $2.3 million as compared to $1.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. For the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, we realized a gross margin of 35.3% and 15.8%, respectively. The increase of 19.5% in gross margin from the prior period is principally due to fluctuations in our product mix shipped and pricing fluctuations from period to period. Gross margins are generally influenced by fluctuations in quarter-to-quarter production volume, fixed production costs and related overhead absorption, raw ingredient costs, inventory mark to market write-downs and timing of shipments to customers.

 

Sales and marketing expense for the three months ended June 30, 2020 was $125,000 as compared to $342,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The decrease of $217,000 in sales and marketing expense for the three months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2019 was principally related to a reduction in marketing expenses associated with our digital media business, which has since been terminated.

 

Administration expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2020 were $1 million as compared to $1.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The decrease of $62,000 in administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2019 was principally due to a decrease in professional fees.

 

Research and development costs during the three months ended June 30, 2020 were $65,000 as compared to $95,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The decrease of $30,000 in research and development costs for the three months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2019 was principally due to the timing of product research expenses.

 

Interest and other income for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 was $11,000 and $30,000, respectively. The decrease in interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to June 30, 2019 was principally due to a lower average balance in our investment account.

 

For the reasons described above, net income for the three months ended June 30, 2020 was approximately $70,000, or $0.01 per share, as compared to the net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2019 of $1.2 million, or ($0.11) per share.

 

Financial Condition and Results of Operations Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 as Compared to the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2020, net sales were $5.5 million as compared to $4.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The increase in net sales from period to period was principally due to an increase in contract manufacturing net sales as a result of the timing and demand of third-party customers. We experienced higher than normal net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2020, primarily as a result of increased customer demand for our OTC healthcare and cold remedy products as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Cost of sales for the six months ended June 30, 2020 were $3.8 million as compared to $3.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. For the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, we realized a gross margin of 30.7% and 19.7%, respectively. The increase of 11% in gross margin from the prior period is principally due to fluctuations in our product mix shipped and pricing fluctuations from period to period. Gross margins are generally influenced by fluctuations in quarter-to-quarter production volume, fixed production costs and related overhead absorption, raw ingredient costs, inventory mark to market write-downs and timing of shipments to customers.

 

Sales and marketing expense for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was $295,000 as compared to $608,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The decrease of $313,000 in sales and marketing expense for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2019 was principally related to a reduction in marketing expenses associated with our digital media business, which has since been terminated.

 

Administration expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2020 were $2 million as compared to $2.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The decrease of $268,000 in administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2019 was principally due to a decrease in professional fees.

 

Research and development costs during the six months ended June 30, 2020 were $124,000 as compared to $189,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The decrease of $65,000 in research and development costs for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2019 was principally due to the timing of product research expenses.

 

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Interest and other income for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 was $14,000 and $61,000, respectively. The decrease in interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to June 30, 2019 was principally due to a lower average balance in our investment account.

 

For the reasons described, net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was approximately $0.7 million, or ($0.06) per share, as compared to the net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2019 of $2.2 million, or ($0.19) per share.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Our aggregate cash and cash equivalents and marketable debt securities as of June 30, 2020 was $5.9 million as compared to $1.4 million at December 31, 2019. Our working capital was $8.8 million and $9.0 million as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The increase of $4.5 million in our cash and cash equivalents and marketable debt securities balance for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was principally due to an increase in cash provided by operating activities and the $4.8 million released to us from the escrow account with Mylan.

 

General

 

We believe our current working capital is an acceptable and adequate level of working capital to support our business for at least the next twelve months after the date that the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are issued.

 

On May 3, 2020, we entered into a promissory note and agreement with Wells Fargo, N.A. for an aggregate principal amount of $295,250 (the “PPP Loan”), pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, which became effective in May 2020. On May 15, 2020, the Company returned the PPP Loan to Well Fargo, N.A. in light of its receipt of $4.8 million from the Mylan escrow account

The COVID-19 pandemic has not had a material impact on our business to date, although we did experience higher than normal net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2020, primarily as a result of increased customer demand for our OTC healthcare and cold remedy products as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on our current assessment, we do not expect the pandemic to have a material impact on our long-term liquidity. However, we will continue to monitor its impact on our operations. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic could impact our business and operations in the long-term will depend on future developments that are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence at this time, such as the duration of the pandemic and the duration and extent of business disruptions caused by the pandemic, including as a result of travel restrictions, quarantines, social distancing requirements and business closures in the United States and other countries in order to contain and treat the disease. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on the global capital markets and economies worldwide and could ultimately have a material adverse impact on our operating results, our ability to raise capital needed to develop and commercialize products and our overall financial condition, which could affect the value of our common stock.

 

Management is not aware of any other trends, events or uncertainties that have had or are reasonably likely to have a material negative impact upon our (i) short-term or long-term liquidity, or (ii) net sales or income from operations. Any challenge to our patent or trademark rights could have a material adverse effect on our future; however, we are not aware of any condition that would make such an event probable. Our business is generally subject to seasonal variations thereby impacting our liquidity and working capital during the course of our fiscal year.

 

To the extent that we do not generate sufficient cash from operations, our cash balances will decline. We may also use our cash to explore and/or acquire new product technologies, applications, product line extensions, new contract manufacturing applications and other new product opportunities. In the event that our available cash is insufficient to support such initiatives, we may need to incur indebtedness or issue common stock to finance plans for growth. Volatility in the credit markets and the liquidity of major financial institutions, including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, may have an adverse impact on our ability to fund our business strategy through borrowings, under either existing or newly created instruments in the public or private markets on terms that we believe to be reasonable, if at all.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

It is not our usual business practice to enter into off-balance sheet arrangements such as guarantees on loans and financial commitments and retained interests in assets transferred to an unconsolidated entity for securitization purposes. We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a material current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

 

Impact of Inflation

 

We are subject to normal inflationary trends and anticipate that any increased costs would be passed on to our customers. Inflation has not had a material effect on our business.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

The condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), which require the use of estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of expenses in the periods presented. We believe that the accounting estimates employed are appropriate and resulting balances are reasonable; however, due to inherent uncertainties in making estimates, actual results could differ from the original estimates, requiring adjustments to these balances in future periods. The critical accounting estimates that affect the consolidated financial statements and the judgments and assumptions used are consistent with those described under Part II, Item 7 of the 2019 Annual Report.

 

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.

 

Like virtually all commercial enterprises, we can be exposed to the risk (“market risk”) that the cash flows to be received or paid relating to certain financial instruments could change as a result of changes in interest rate, exchange rates, commodity prices, equity prices and other market changes.

 

Our operations are not subject to risks of material foreign currency fluctuations, nor do we use derivative financial instruments in our investment practices. We place our marketable investments in instruments that meet high credit quality standards. We do not expect material losses with respect to our investment portfolio or excessive exposure to market risks associated with interest rates. The impact on our results of one percentage point change in short-term interest rates would not have a material impact on our future earnings, fair value, or cash flows related to investments in cash equivalents or interest-earning marketable securities.

 

Current economic conditions may cause a decline in business and consumer spending which could adversely affect our business and financial performance including the collection of accounts receivables, realization of inventory and recoverability of assets. In addition, our business and financial performance may be adversely affected by current and future economic conditions, including a reduction in the availability of credit, financial market volatility and recession.

 

Except for the broad effects of COVID-19 including its negative impact on the global economy and major financial markets, there have been no material changes to our market risk exposures since December 31, 2019.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

 

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

We carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of June 30, 2020. This evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer. Based upon that evaluation, our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2020.

 

Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed with or submitted to the SEC under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

No change in internal control over financial reporting occurred during the most recent quarter with respect to our operations, which materially affected, or is reasonable likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

 

Part II. Other Information

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

 

On November 12, 2019, an action was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas against TK Supplements, Inc., one of our wholly-owned subsidiaries (“TK Sub”), asserting two class action claims and alleging that, by sending plaintiff text messages to his cellular telephone number without his prior express consent and notwithstanding its listing on the Do No Call Registry, TK Sub violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, 47 U.S.C. § 227(b)(3)(B) and 47 U.S.C. § 227(c)(5). Plaintiff seeks to represent a class of (i) all residents within the United States to whom TK Sub or its agents sent text messages to the person’s cellular telephone number in the past four years and (ii) all residents within the United States to whom TK Sub or its agents placed two or more telemarketing phone calls to the person’s residential telephone number that was listed on the Do Not Call Registry in the past four years. On January 8, 2020, TK Sub filed its Answer and Defenses to the Complaint. We intend to defend this matter vigorously.

 

In the normal course of our business, we may be named as a defendant in legal proceedings. It is our policy to vigorously defend litigation or to enter into a reasonable settlement where management deems it appropriate.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

 

There have been no material changes to the risks described in Item 1A. Risk Factors of the 2019 Annual Report.

 

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

 

None

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

 

None

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

 

Not applicable

 

Item 5. Other Information.

 

None

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.   Description
     
31.1   Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
31.2   Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
32.1   Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
32.2   Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
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

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

  ProPhase Labs, Inc.
   
  By: /s/ Ted Karkus
    Ted Karkus
    Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
    (Principal Executive Officer)

 

Date: August 11, 2020

 

  By: /s/ Monica Brady
    Monica Brady
    Chief Financial Officer
    (Principal Financial Officer)

 

Date: August 11, 2020

 

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