Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) |
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| Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basis of Presentation |
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements (“Financial Statements”) include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries and Phusion Laboratories LLC (“Phusion”), a variable interest entity (see Note 10). All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. |
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| Seasonality of the Business and Liquidity |
Seasonality of the Business and Liquidity
Our net sales are derived principally from our OTC health care and cold remedy products. Currently, our sales have historically been subject to fluctuations and influenced by the timing, length and severity of each cold season. Generally, a cold season is defined as the period of September to March when the incidence of the common cold and flu rises as a consequence of the change in weather and other factors. We have generally experienced higher levels of net sales in the first, third and fourth quarter along with a corresponding increase in marketing and advertising expenditures designed to promote our products during the cold season. Revenues and related marketing costs are generally at their lowest levels in the second quarter when consumer demand generally declines. We track health and wellness trends and develop retail promotional strategies to align our production scheduling, inventory management and marketing programs to optimize consumer purchases.
As a consequence of the seasonality of our business, we realize variations in operating results and demand for working capital from quarter to quarter. As of December 31, 2016, we had working capital of approximately $2.8 million, we have $1.5 million of Secured Promissory Notes due and payable on June 15, 2017 (see Note 5) and we have 2,450,000 shares of our common stock, $.0005 par value (“Common Stock”) available for sale under our 2015 equity line of credit (see Note 6). In January 2017 we entered into an asset purchase agreement which would provide significant liquidity (see Note 13) to the Company. While the closing of this proposed transaction is subject to stockholder approval and therefore, there can be no assurance that this proposed sale or any strategic initiative will be consummated, we believe our current working capital and our available equity line of credit is an acceptable and adequate level of working capital to support our business for at least the next twelve months ending March 31, 2018. |
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| Use of Estimates |
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements and the accompanying notes thereto, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“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 and intangible assets, impairment of property and equipment and intangible assets, 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 the accounting policies, assumptions, estimates and judgments on a quarterly basis. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Our primary product, Cold-EEZE® cold remedy lozenges, utilizes a proprietary zinc gluconate formulation which has been clinically proven to reduce the severity and duration of common cold symptoms. Factors considered in estimating the appropriate sales returns and allowances for this product include it being (i) a unique product with limited competitors, (ii) competitively priced, (iii) promoted, (iv) unaffected for remaining shelf-life as there is no product expiration date and (v) monitored for inventory levels at major customers and third-party consumption data. In addition to Cold-EEZE® cold remedy lozenges, we market and distribute a variety of Cold-EEZE® cold remedy QuickMelts®, a Cold-EEZE® cold remedy Oral Spray, Cold-EEZE® Natural Allergy Relief caplets, Cold-EEZE® Daytime and Nighttime Multi-Symptom Relief in a liquid form and Cold-EEZE® Gummies Multi-Symptom Relief for Cold and Flu. We also manufacture, market and distribute an organic cough drop and a Vitamin C supplement. Each of the Cold-EEZE® cold remedy Oral Spray and QuickMelts® products, Cold-EEZE® Natural Allergy Relief caplets, Cold-EEZE® liquid forms, Cold-EEZE® Gummies Multi-Symptom Relief for Cold and Flu and organic lozenge products carry shelf-life expiration dates for which we aggregate such new product market experience data and update our sales returns and allowances estimates accordingly. Sales allowances estimates are tracked at the specific customer and product line levels and are tested on an annual historical basis, and reviewed quarterly. Additionally, we monitor current developments by customer, market conditions and any other occurrences that could affect the expected provisions relative to net sales for the period presented. |
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| Cash Equivalents |
Cash Equivalents
We consider all highly liquid investments with an initial 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 investments. |
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| Inventory |
Inventory
Inventory is valued at the lower of cost, determined on a first-in, first-out basis (FIFO), or market. Inventory items are analyzed to determine cost and the market value and appropriate valuation adjustments are established. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the financial statements include adjustments to reduce inventory for excess, obsolete or short-dated shelf-life inventory of $1.6 million, inclusive of adjustments of (i) $383,000 for product samples of TK Supplements® products and (ii) $606,000 for Cold-EEZE® Division products. At December 31, 2015, the financial statements include adjustments to reduce inventory for excess, obsolete or short-dated shelf-life inventory $501,000. The components of inventory are as follows (in thousands):
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| Property, Plant and Equipment |
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. The depreciation expense is computed in accordance with the estimated asset lives (see Note 3). |
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| Concentration of Risks |
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 the requirements associated with the development of OTC and other personal care products in order to continue to compete on a national 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. Our OTC cold remedy 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 and trade accounts receivable.
We maintain cash and cash equivalents with certain major financial institutions. As of December 31, 2016, our cash and cash equivalents were $441,000 and our bank balance was $551,000. Of the total bank balance, $309,000 was covered by federal depository insurance and $242,000 was uninsured.
Trade accounts receivable potentially subjects us to credit risk. 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 broad range of customers includes many national chain, regional, specialty and local retail stores. During Fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014, effectively all of our net revenues were related to domestic markets.
Our revenues are principally generated from the sale of OTC health care and cold remedy products which approximated 84%, 90% and 94% of total revenues for Fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. A significant portion of our business is highly seasonal, which causes major variations in operating results from quarter to quarter. The first and fourth quarters generally represent the largest sales volume for the OTC health care and cold remedy products.
Raw materials used in the production of the products are available from numerous sources. Certain raw material active ingredients used in connection with Cold-EEZE® products are purchased from a single unaffiliated supplier. Should the relationship terminate or the vendor become unable to supply material, we believe that the current contingency plans would prevent a termination from materially affecting our operations. However, if the relationship was terminated, there may be delays in production of our products until an acceptable replacement supplier is located. |
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| Long-lived Assets |
Long-lived Assets
We review the carrying value and useful lives 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 or the period over which they should be depreciated has changed. 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 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. |
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| Revenue Recognition |
Revenue Recognition
Sales are recognized at the time ownership is transferred to the customer. Revenue is reduced for trade promotions, estimated sales returns, cash discounts and other allowances in the same period as the related sales are recorded. 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.
Our return policy 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 product may 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 fall 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 only accept return requests for product 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.
As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, we included a provision for sales allowances of $108,000 and $83,000, respectively, which are reported as a reduction to account receivables. Additionally, accrued advertising and other allowances as of December 31, 2016 include $1.2 million for estimated future sales returns and $1.5 million for cooperative incentive promotion costs. As of December 31, 2015, accrued advertising and other allowances include $1.4 million for estimated future sales returns and $786,000 for cooperative incentive promotion costs. |
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| Shipping and Handling |
Shipping and Handling
Product sales carry shipping and handling charges to the purchaser, included as part of the invoiced price, which is classified as revenue. In all cases, costs related to this revenue are recorded in cost of sales. |
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| Stock Compensation |
Stock 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.
Stock and stock options for purchase of our Common Stock have been granted to both employees and non-employees pursuant to the terms of certain agreements and stock option plans (see Note 6). Stock options are exercisable during a period determined by us, but in no event later than ten years from the date granted. In Fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014, we charged to operations $1,000, $135,000 and $1.0 million, respectively, for share-based compensation expense for the aggregate fair value of stock and stock grants issued, and vested stock options earned. |
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| Variable Interest Entity |
Variable Interest Entity
The Joint Venture, of which we own a 50% membership interest, qualifies as a variable interest entity (“VIE”) and we have consolidated the Phusion joint venture (see Note 10). |
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| Advertising and Incentive Promotions |
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 media advertising, presented as part of sales and marketing expense; cooperative incentive promotions and coupon program expenses, which are accounted for as part of net sales; and free product, which is accounted for as part of cost of sales. Advertising and incentive promotion costs incurred for Fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014 were $9.7 million, $8.5 million and $10.9 million, respectively. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, prepaid expenses and other current assets included $263,000 and $854,000, respectively, relating to prepaid deposits for advertising and promotion programs scheduled principally for the first quarter of Fiscal 2017 and 2016, respectively. |
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| Research and Development |
Research and Development
Research and development costs are charged to operations in the period incurred. Expenditures for Fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014 were $575,000, $1.1 million and $1.3 million, respectively. For Fiscal 2016, Fiscal 2015 and Fiscal 2014, research and development costs are related principally to new product development initiatives and costs associated with OTC health care and cold remedy products. |
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| Income Taxes |
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 net current and non-current deferred tax asset is being provided (see Note 8).
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 uncertain tax positions will be recorded as interest or administrative expense, respectively.
The major jurisdictions for which we file income tax returns are the United States and the state of Pennsylvania. |
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| Fair Value of Financial Instruments |
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expense and notes payable are reflected in the Financial Statements at carrying value which approximates fair value. |
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| Recently Issued Accounting Standards |
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”, on revenue recognition. The new standard provides for a single five-step model to be applied to all revenue contracts with customers as well as requires additional financial statement disclosures that will enable users to understand the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows relating to customer contracts. Companies have an option to use either a retrospective approach or cumulative effect adjustment approach to implement the standard. As amended by ASU No. 2015-14 issued in August 2015, this ASU is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. We do not intend to early adopt and are currently assessing the impact of this update, but preliminarily believe that its adoption will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, “Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern”. The amendments in this update state that in connection with preparing financial statements for each annual and interim reporting period, an entity’s management should evaluate whether there are conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued (or within one year after the date that the financial statements are available to be issued, when applicable). The amendments in this update are effective for the annual reporting period beginning after December 15, 2016 and for annual periods and interim periods thereafter. Early application is permitted. The adoption of this update is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11 “Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory” which requires an entity to measure inventory balances at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. Subsequent measurement is unchanged for inventory measured using LIFO or the retail inventory method. The amendments in this update are effective for the annual period ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual periods and interim periods thereafter. The adoption of this update did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02 “Leases”. The new standard will require most leases to be recognized on the balance sheet which will increase reported assets and liabilities. Lessor accounting remains substantially similar to current guidance. The new standard is effective for annual and interim periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, which for us is the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and mandates a modified retrospective transition method. We do not intend to early adopt and are currently assessing the impact of this update, but preliminarily believe that its adoption will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, ”Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting”. The new standard simplifies several aspects of the accounting for employee share-based payment transactions, including the accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, and statutory tax withholding requirements, as well as classification in the statement of cash flows. ASU No. 2016-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not already been issued. We do not intend to early adopt but preliminarily believe the adoption of this update is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments—Credit Losses.” The standard modifies the impairment model for most financial assets, including trade accounts receivables and loans, and will require the use of an “expected loss” model for instruments measured at amortized cost. Under this model, entities will be required to estimate the lifetime expected credit loss on such instruments and record an allowance to offset the amortized cost basis of the financial asset, resulting in a net presentation of the amount expected to be collected on the financial asset. The effective date of the standard is for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of adoption of this update on our consolidated financial statements.
In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, ”Statement of Cash Flows: Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments”. The new standard attempts to reduce diversity in practice in how cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. ASU No. 2016-15 provides guidance on eight specific cash flow issues. The new guidance will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted including adoption in an interim period. We do not intend to early adopt and we are currently assessing the impact of adoption of this update will have on our consolidated financial statements.
In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-16, “Income Taxes: Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other than Inventory”. The new standard requires entities should recognize the income tax consequences of an asset other than inventory when the asset transfer occurs. The new guidance will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 and requires a modified retrospective adoption through a cumulative effect adjustment directly to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption. We are currently evaluating the impact of adoption of this update on our consolidated financial statements. |
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