Precision Optics Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2020 Financial Results

Precision Optics Corporation, Inc. (OTCQB: PEYE), a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced optical instruments for the medical and defense industries, announced operating results on an unaudited basis for its first quarter fiscal year ended September 30, 2019.

 

GARDNER, Mass., Nov. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Precision Optics Corporation, Inc. (OTCQB: PEYE), a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced optical instruments for the medical and defense industries, announced operating results on an unaudited basis for its first quarter fiscal year ended September 30, 2019.

First quarter fiscal 2020 highlights:

  • Revenue for the quarter (ended September 30, 2019) was $2.5 million compared to $1.6 million in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year, an increase of 61% driven primarily by Ross Optical operating as a division of Precision Optics.
  • Gross margins of 39% compared to 30% in the same quarter of the prior year, and sequentially improved for the third consecutive quarter.
  • Net loss of $86,000 during the quarter included $122,000 of stock-based compensation and service fees.

Precision Optics' CEO, Joseph Forkey, commented, "The first quarter financial results highlight the positive impact of our evolving capabilities, which now include Ross Optical, resulting in a year-over-year revenue increase of 61% and positive operating cash flow. During the quarter, we continued deliveries of the three products that went into commercial level production last year and we expect our expanding pipeline of Precision Optics-enabled products to allow for ongoing growth. Our business strategy of enabling leading medical device companies around the world to meet the increasing demands of the surgical community, who are requiring more enhanced and smaller imaging systems for minimally invasive surgery, as well as the rapid proliferation of 3D endoscopes for surgical robotic systems, continues to gain traction."

Dr. Forkey continued, "As we look to the remainder of fiscal 2020, we expect growth from the production of currently commercialized products while continuing to advance our pipeline of engineering projects toward commercialization. Further, we look to build upon the improvements we achieved during the first quarter, where overall gross margins were 39% compared to 30% a year ago. We are working to improve gross margins on our base business and are benefitting from the higher margin profile of Ross Optical. Overall, we maintain a disciplined investment strategy in sales and marketing and engineering capabilities to fuel growth while generating positive cash flows."

The following table summarizes the first quarter (unaudited) results for the periods ended September 30, 2019 and 2018:

   

Three Months Ended

September 30,

   

2019

   

2018

 

Revenues

 

$

2,514,984

   

$

1,559,458

 
                 

Gross Profit

   

974,117

     

462,507

 
                 

Operating Expenses

   

1,059,999

     

761,287

 
                 

Net Loss

   

(86,110)

     

(299,285)

 
                 

Loss Per Share:

               

 Basic and Diluted

 

$

(0.01)

   

$

(0.03)

 
                 

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:

               

 Basic and Diluted

   

12,832,389

     

10,261,269

 
                   

Conference Call Details
The Company has scheduled a conference call to discuss the first quarter 2020 financial results for Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. EDT.

Call-in Information: Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing (877) 317-6789 or (412) 317-6789.

Live Webcast Information: Interested parties can access the conference call via a live Internet webcast, which is available at https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2109/32176

Replay: A teleconference replay of the call will be available until November 21, 2019 at (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088 confirmation #10136579. A webcast replay will be available at https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2109/32176

About Precision Optics Corporation
Precision Optics Corporation enables innovation in minimally invasive surgery, diagnostics and treatment through optics and photonics. Precision Optics Corporation has been a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced optical instruments since 1982. Using proprietary optical technologies, the Company designs and produces next generation medical instruments, MicroprecisionTM micro-optics with characteristic dimensions less than 1 millimeter, and other advanced optical systems for market-leading medical device companies. The Company's innovative medical instrumentation line includes state-of-the-art endoscopes and endocouplers as well as custom illumination and imaging products for use in minimally invasive surgical procedures. The Company believes that current advances in its proprietary micro-optics and 3D imaging technologies present significant opportunities for expanding applications to numerous potential medical products and procedures. The Company's website is www.poci.com. Investors can find Real-Time Quotes and market information for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com/stock/PEYE/quote.

About Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements that express the Company's intentions, beliefs, expectations, strategies, predictions or any other statements related to the Company's future activities or future events or conditions. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the Company's business based, in part, on assumptions made by the Company's management. These statements are not guarantees of future performances and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including those risks discussed in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K and in other documents that we file from time to time with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by law. 

Company Contact:
PRECISION OPTICS CORPORATION
22 East Broadway
Gardner, Massachusetts 01440-3338
Telephone: 978-630-1800

Investor Contact:
LYTHAM PARTNERS, LLC
Robert Blum
Phoenix | New York
Telephone: 602-889-9700
peye@lythampartners.com

Following are the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2019 and June 30, 2019, and Statements of Operations, Stockholders' Equity and Cash Flows for the three month periods ended September 30, 2019 and 2018:

PRECISION OPTICS CORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 
   

September 30, 2019

   

June 30, 
2019

 

ASSETS

               

Current Assets:

               

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

849,135

   

$

2,288,426

 

Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $246,201 and $246,953 at September 30, 2019 and June 30, 2019, respectively)

   

1,645,765

     

2,165,107

 

Inventories

   

2,071,852

     

1,734,604

 

Prepaid expenses

   

181,106

     

180,336

 

Total current assets

   

4,747,858

     

6,368,473

 
                 

Fixed Assets:

               

Machinery and equipment

   

2,755,076

     

2,748,715

 

Leasehold improvements

   

683,970

     

668,446

 

Furniture and fixtures

   

168,450

     

168,450

 
     

3,607,496

     

3,585,611

 

Less—Accumulated depreciation and amortization

   

3,225,525

     

3,202,605

 

Net fixed assets

   

381,971

     

383,006

 
                 

Operating lease right-to-use asset

   

158,690

     

-

 

Patents, net

   

60,841

     

54,087

 

Goodwill

   

687,664

     

687,664

 
                 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

$

6,037,024

   

$

7,493,230

 
                 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

               

Current Liabilities:

               

Current portion of capital lease obligation

 

$

9,731

   

$

9,572

 

Accounts payable

   

1,036,188

     

1,174,263

 

Customer advances

   

513,623

     

450,192

 

Accrued compensation and other

   

370,296

     

533,944

 

Amount due for business acquisition

   

-

     

1,443,341

 

   Operating lease liability

   

54,310

     

-

 

Total current liabilities

   

1,984,148

     

3,611,312

 
                 

Capital lease obligation, net of current portion

   

2,535

     

5,027

 

Acquisition earn out liability

   

500,000

     

500,000

 

Operating lease liability

   

104,380

     

-

 
                 

Stockholders' Equity:

               

Common stock, $0.01 par value: 50,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding – 12,868,639 shares at September 30, 2019 and 12,071,139 shares at June 30, 2019

   

128,687

     

120,712

 

Additional paid-in capital

   

49,040,377

     

48,893,172

 

Accumulated deficit

   

(45,723,103)

     

(45,636,993)

 

Total stockholders' equity

   

3,445,961

     

3,376,891

 
                 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

$

6,037,024

   

$

7,493,230

 

 

PRECISION OPTICS CORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,

 
   

Three Months
Ended September 30,

 
   

2019

   

2018

 

Revenues

 

$

2,514,984

   

$

1,559,458

 
                 

Cost of Goods Sold

   

1,540,867

     

1,096,951

 

Gross Profit

   

974,117

     

462,507

 
                 

Research and Development Expenses, net

   

152,154

     

100,798

 
                 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

   

907,845

     

660,489

 

Total Operating Expenses

   

1,059,999

     

761,287

 
                 

Operating Loss

   

(85,882)

     

(298,780)

 
                 

Interest Expense

   

(228)

     

(505)

 
                 

Net Loss

 

$

(86,110)

   

$

(299,285)

 
                 

Loss Per Share:

               

Basic and Diluted

 

$

(0.01)

   

$

(0.03)

 
                 

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:

               

Basic and Diluted

   

12,832,389

     

10,261,269

 

 

PRECISION OPTICS CORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,

 
   
   

Three Month Period Ended September 30, 2019

 
   

Number of
Shares

   

Common
Stock

   

Additional
Paid-in
Capital

   

Accumulated
Deficit

   

Total
Stockholders'
Equity

 
                               

Balance, July 1, 2019

   

12,071,139

   

$

120,712

   

$

48,893,172

   

$

(45,636,993)

   

$

3,376,891

 

Issuance of common stock in private placement

   

760,000

     

7,600

     

17,400

     

     

25,000

 

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

   

12,500

     

125

     

8,550

     

     

8,675

 

Issuance of common stock for services

   

25,000

     

250

     

44,750

     

     

45,000

 
                                         

Stock-based compensation

   

     

     

76,505

     

     

76,505

 

Net loss

   

     

     

     

(86,110)

     

(86,110)

 

Balance, September 30, 2019

   

12,868,639

   

$

128,687

   

$

49,040,377

   

$

(45,723,103)

   

$

3,445,961

 
 
   

Three Month Period Ended September 30, 2018

 
   

Number of
Shares

   

Common
Stock

   

Additional
Paid-in
Capital

   

Accumulated
Deficit

   

Total
Stockholders'
Equity

 
                               

Balance, July 1, 2018

   

10,197,139

   

$

101,972

   

$

45,484,186

   

$

(45,022,122)

   

$

564,036

 

Issuance of common stock for services

   

100,000

     

1,000

     

(1,000)

     

     

 

Stock-based compensation

   

     

     

342,984

     

     

342,984

 

Net loss

   

     

     

     

(299,285)

     

(299,285)

 

Balance, September 30, 2018

   

10,297,139

   

$

102,972

   

$

45,826,170

   

$

(45,321,407)

   

$

607,735

 

 

PRECISION OPTICS CORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,

 
   
   

Three Months
Ended September 30,

 
   

2019

   

2018

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

               

Net Loss

 

$

(86,110)

   

$

(299,285)

 

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided from (used in) operating activities -

               

Depreciation and amortization

   

22,920

     

6,956

 

Stock-based compensation expense

   

76,505

     

342,984

 

Non-cash consulting expense

   

45,000

     

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities -

               

Accounts receivable, net

   

519,342

     

141,203

 

Inventories, net

   

(337,248)

     

30,450

 

Prepaid expenses

   

(770)

     

13,124

 

Accounts payable

   

(138,075)

     

260,043

 

Customer advances

   

63,431

     

(457,138)

 

Accrued liabilities

   

(163,648)

     

(44,767)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

   

1,347

     

(6,430)

 
                 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

               

Cash paid for business acquisition

   

(1,443,341)

     

 

Purchases of fixed assets

   

(21,885)

     

(42,809)

 

   Additional patent costs

   

(6,754)

     

 

Net cash used in investing activities

   

(1,471,980)

     

(42,809)

 
                 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

               

Payment of capital lease obligation

   

(2,333)

     

(2,185)

 

Gross proceeds from exercise of stock options

   

8,675

     

 

Gross Proceeds from private placement of common stock

   

25,000

     

 

Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities

   

31,342

     

(2,185)

 
                 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

   

(1,439,291)

     

(51,424)

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

   

2,288,426

     

402,738

 
                 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

849,135

   

$

351,314

 
                 

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activities:

               

Offering costs included in accrued compensation and other

 

$

12,250

   

$

 

 

 

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