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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549
 
FORM 10-Q

S QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2015
 
£ 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:  1-7939 

  

VICON INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York
 
11-2160665
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
 
Identification No.)
 
 
 
135 Fell Court, Hauppauge, New York
 
11788
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
(631) 952-2288
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
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 and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer ¨
 
Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨
 
Smaller reporting company x
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). 
Yes ¨ No x
 
At February 8, 2016, the registrant had outstanding 9,341,038 shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value.



VICON INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
     
 Page Number
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
VICON INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)

 
Three Months Ended
 
12/31/2015
 
12/31/2014
 
 
 
 
Net sales
$
10,880,556

 
$
10,176,446

Cost of sales
6,609,381

 
6,405,755

Gross profit
4,271,175

 
3,770,691

 
 
 
 
Operating expenses:
 

 
 

  Selling, general and administrative expense
3,930,151

 
4,211,404

  Engineering and development expense
1,318,396

 
1,393,062

  Restructuring charges

 
348,786

 
5,248,547

 
5,953,252

 
 
 
 
Operating loss
(977,372
)
 
(2,182,561
)
 
 
 
 
Interest income
164

 
1,126

 
 
 
 
Loss before income taxes
(977,208
)
 
(2,181,435
)
 
 
 
 
Income tax expense

 

 
 
 
 
Net loss
$
(977,208
)
 
$
(2,181,435
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss per share:
 

 
 

Basic
$
(.10
)
 
$
(.24
)
 
 
 
 
     Diluted
$
(.10
)
 
$
(.24
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Basic
9,330,779

 
9,100,100

 
 
 
 
Diluted
9,330,779

 
9,100,100

 
 
 
 
See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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VICON INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(UNAUDITED)





 
Three Months Ended
 
12/31/2015
 
12/31/2014
Net loss
$
(977,208
)
 
$
(2,181,435
)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
 
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities
(85
)
 
1,349

Foreign currency translation adjustment
157,309

 
(145,229
)
  Other comprehensive income (loss)
157,224

 
(143,880
)
  Comprehensive loss
$
(819,984
)
 
$
(2,325,315
)



See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.



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VICON INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

ASSETS
12/31/2015
 
9/30/2015
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
CURRENT ASSETS
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
2,068,292

 
$
2,390,409

Marketable securities
13,045

 
13,047

Accounts receivable, net
9,881,830

 
10,816,348

Inventories:
 
 
 

Parts, components, and materials
1,957,901

 
2,074,389

Work-in-process
884,442

 
981,878

Finished products
5,465,687

 
5,557,556

 
8,308,030

 
8,613,823

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
575,573

 
501,497

Assets held for sale
800,902

 
800,902

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
21,647,672

 
23,136,026

 
 
 
 
Property, plant and equipment
5,837,491

 
5,812,517

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
(5,181,094
)
 
(5,117,570
)
 
656,397

 
694,947

Goodwill
6,016,469

 
6,016,469

Intangible assets, net
3,473,417

 
3,602,667

Other assets
724,707

 
722,022

TOTAL ASSETS
$
32,518,662

 
$
34,172,131

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES
 
 
 

Accounts payable
$
5,469,484

 
$
5,688,424

Accrued compensation and employee benefits
2,632,340

 
2,923,474

Accrued expenses
1,615,028

 
1,653,333

Unearned revenue
429,058

 
829,138

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
10,145,910

 
11,094,369

 
 
 
 
Unearned revenue - non current
90,943

 
104,779

Other long-term liabilities
1,478,856

 
1,508,801

TOTAL LIABILITIES
11,715,709

 
12,707,949

Commitments and contingencies
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 

Common stock, par value $.01 per share
   authorized - 25,000,000 shares
   issued - 10,037,477 and 10,010,995 shares
100,374

 
100,109

Capital in excess of par value
40,588,487

 
40,972,206

Accumulated deficit
(16,328,183
)
 
(15,350,975
)
Treasury stock at cost, 696,439 and 806,198 shares, respectively
(3,437,643
)
 
(3,979,852
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(120,082
)
 
(277,306
)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
20,802,953

 
21,464,182

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
$
32,518,662

 
$
34,172,131


See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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VICON INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)

 
Three Months Ended
 
12/31/2015
 
12/31/2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net loss
$
(977,208
)
 
$
(2,181,435
)
  Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in
   operating activities:
 

 
 

Depreciation and amortization
215,409

 
151,870

Amortization of deferred compensation
373

 
1,202

Stock compensation expense
153,198

 
146,830

Change in assets and liabilities:


 


Accounts receivable, net
864,267

 
1,500,845

Inventories, net
269,717

 
(1,192,025
)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
(78,812
)
 
(201,526
)
Other assets
(2,685
)
 
107,809

Accounts payable
(182,058
)
 
123,717

Accrued compensation and employee benefits
(287,007
)
 
(320,922
)
Accrued expenses
(34,741
)
 
(332,293
)
Unearned revenue
(413,916
)
 
603,982

Other liabilities
(28,261
)
 
71,220

Net cash used in operating activities
(501,724
)
 
(1,520,726
)
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
 

 
 

Net increase in marketable securities
(83
)
 
(869
)
Capital expenditures
(48,963
)
 
(48,833
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(49,046
)
 
(49,702
)
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
 

 
 

Proceeds from exercise of stock options
5,184

 
40,454

Net cash provided by financing activities
5,184

 
40,454

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
223,469

 
(112,971
)
 
 
 
 
Net decrease in cash
(322,117
)
 
(1,642,945
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
2,390,409

 
4,751,270

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
2,068,292

 
$
3,108,325



See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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VICON INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
December 31, 2015

Note 1:  Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 8-03 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.  Operating results for the three months ended December 31, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016.  For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015.  

Note 2:  Marketable Securities

Marketable securities consist of mutual fund investments principally in federal, state and local government debt securities of $13,045 as of December 31, 2015.  Such mutual fund investments are stated at market value based on quoted market prices (Level 1 inputs) and are classified as available-for-sale under the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 320, with unrealized gains and losses reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss as a component of shareholders’ equity. The cost of such securities at December 31, 2015 was $13,438, with $393 of cumulative unrealized losses reported at December 31, 2015.

Note 3:  Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable is stated net of an allowance for uncollectible accounts of $993,000 and $993,000 as of December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015, respectively.

Note 4:  Loss per Share

Basic loss per share (EPS) is computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period.  Diluted EPS reflects the maximum dilution that would have resulted from incremental common shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options and under deferred compensation agreements.

The following tables provide the components of the basic and diluted EPS computations for the three month periods ended December 31, 2015 and 2014:

 
Three Months Ended
 
December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Basic EPS Computation
 
 
 
Net loss
$
(977,208
)
 
$
(2,181,435
)
Weighted average shares outstanding
9,330,779

 
9,100,100

Basic loss per share
$
(.10
)
 
$
(.24
)




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Three Months Ended
 
December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Diluted EPS Computation
 
 
 
Net loss
$
(977,208
)
 
$
(2,181,435
)
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding
9,330,779

 
9,100,100

Stock options

 

Stock compensation arrangements

 

Diluted shares outstanding
9,330,779

 
9,100,100

 
 
 
 
Diluted loss per share
$
(.10
)
 
$
(.24
)


For the for the three month periods ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, all outstanding stock options and shares issuable under stock compensation arrangements totaling 670,300 and 686,858 shares, respectively, have been omitted from the calculation of diluted EPS as their effect would have been antidilutive. The actual effect of these stock options and shares, if any, on the diluted earnings per share calculation will vary significantly depending on fluctuations in the market price of the Company's stock.

Note 5:   Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The Company's accumulated other comprehensive loss balances at December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015 consisted of the following:
 
December 31, 2015
 
September 30, 2015
Foreign currency translation adjustment
$
(119,689
)
 
$
(276,998
)
Unrealized loss on marketable securities
(393
)
 
(308
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
$
(120,082
)
 
$
(277,306
)

Note 6:   Goodwill and Intangible Assets

The Company’s goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net identifiable assets acquired in the August 29, 2014 IQinVision business combination. Goodwill is not amortized and is tested for impairment on an annual basis during the Company's fourth quarter, or more frequently if circumstances indicate impairment might exist. Goodwill is evaluated for impairment through the comparison of fair value of reporting units to their carrying values. When evaluating goodwill for impairment, the Company may first perform an assessment of qualitative factors to determine if the fair value of the reporting unit is more-likely-than-not greater than its carrying amount. This qualitative assessment is referred to as a "step zero" approach.  If, based on the review of the qualitative factors, the Company determines it is not more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, the required two-step impairment test can be bypassed. If the Company does not perform a qualitative assessment or if the fair value of the reporting unit is not more-likely-than-not greater than its carrying value, the Company must perform the first step of the two-step impairment test, and calculate the estimated fair value of the reporting unit. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds the estimated fair value, there is an indication that impairment may exist and the second step must be performed to measure the amount of impairment.

The amount of impairment is determined by comparing the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill to the carrying value of the goodwill in the same manner as if the reporting unit was being acquired in a business combination. If the implied fair value of goodwill is less than the recorded goodwill, an impairment loss for the difference would be recorded. In considering the step zero approach to testing goodwill for impairment, a qualitative analysis is performed evaluating factors including, but not limited to, macro-economic conditions, market and industry conditions, internal cost factors, competitive environment, share price fluctuations, results of past impairment tests, and the operational stability and the overall financial performance of the reporting units. At September 30, 2015, the Company conducted its annual Step 1 impairment test using the income approach and found no impairment that would require a remeasurement of the $6.0 million recorded goodwill valuation.


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The components and estimated useful lives of intangible assets as of December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015 are stated below. Amortization is provided on a straight line method, or in the case of customer relationships, on an accelerated method, over the following estimated useful lives:
 
December 31, 2015
 
September 30, 2015
 
 
 
Gross Amount
 
Accumulated Amortization
 
Gross Amount

 
Accumulated Amortization

 
Estimated Useful Life
Definite-lived intangibles:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Technology
$
2,500,000

 
$
333,333

 
$
2,500,000

 
$
270,833

 
10 years
  Customer relationships
910,000

 
204,583

 
910,000

 
148,833

 
7 years
  Tradenames
660,000

 
58,667

 
660,000

 
47,667

 
15 years
 
$
4,070,000

 
$
596,583

 
$
4,070,000

 
$
467,333

 
 


The activity in the goodwill balance consists of the following:
Balance at October 1, 2013
$

Acquisition of IQinVision
6,016,469

Balance at September 30, 2014
6,016,469

Changes in Goodwill

Balance at September 30, 2015
6,016,469

Changes in Goodwill

Balance at December 31, 2015
$
6,016,469



Amortization expense was $129,250 for the three months ended December 31, 2015. Future amortization expense for intangible assets over the next five years ending September 30 and thereafter is summarized as follows:
Fiscal Year
Amount

Remainder of 2016
$
387,750

2017
518,000

2018
427,000

2019
373,000

2020
341,000

Thereafter
$
1,426,667


Note 7:   Stock-Based Compensation

The Company maintains stock option plans that include both incentive and non-qualified options reserved for issuance to key employees, including officers and directors.  All options are issued at fair market value at the grant date and are exercisable in varying installments according to the plans.  The plans allow for the payment of option exercises through the surrender of previously owned mature shares based on the fair market value of such shares at the date of surrender.

The Company follows ASC 718 (“Share-Based Payment”), which requires that all share based payments to employees, including stock options, be recognized as compensation expense in the consolidated financial statements based on their grant date fair values and over the requisite service period.  For the three month periods ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recorded non-cash compensation expense of $153,198 and $146,830, respectively ($.02 and $.02 per basic and diluted share, respectively), relating to stock compensation.

Note 8:  Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the FASB issued guidance on revenue from contracts with customers. The underlying principle is that an entity will recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers at an amount that the entity expects to be entitled to in

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exchange for those goods or services. The guidance provides a five-step analysis of transactions to determine when and how revenue is recognized. Other major provisions include capitalization of certain contract costs, consideration of time value of money in the transaction price, and allowing estimates of variable consideration to be recognized before contingencies are resolved, in certain circumstances. The guidance also requires enhanced disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from an entity's contracts with customers. This guidance permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method and is effective for the Company beginning in 2019; early adoption is not permitted prior to 2018. The Company has not yet evaluated the impact of this guidance on the Company's financial condition, results of operations and related disclosures.
In August 2014, the FASB issued guidance on management's responsibility in evaluating whether there is substantial doubt about a company's ability to continue as a going concern and related footnote disclosures. Management will be required to evaluate, at each reporting period, whether there are conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about a company's ability to continue as a going concern within one year from the date the financial statements are issued. This guidance is effective prospectively for annual and interim reporting period beginning in 2017. The Company has not yet evaluated the impact of this guidance on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and related disclosures.

Note 9:  Income Taxes

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets represent items to be used as a tax deduction or credit in future tax returns for which a tax benefit has been recorded in the income statement. The Company has a valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets due to the uncertainty of future realization. The full valuation allowance is determined to be appropriate due to the Company's operating losses since fiscal year 2010 and the inherent uncertainties of predicting future operating results in periods over which such net tax differences become deductible. At September 30, 2015, the Company had $11.1 million of unrecognized net deferred tax assets available, which includes approximately $7.0 million of tax effected U.S. and foreign net operating loss carryforwards. On August 29, 2014, the Company merged with IQinVision, Inc. In connection with this merger, the Company's ability to utilize pre-merger net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards in the future is subject to certain limitations pursuant to Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. The annual limitation on utilization of the Company's U.S. net operating loss carryforwards is presently estimated at $500,000 based on a preliminary entity valuation.

The Company recognizes potential accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.  The Company files U.S. Federal and State income tax returns and foreign tax returns in the United Kingdom, Germany and Israel.  The Company is generally no longer subject to tax examinations in such jurisdictions for fiscal years prior to 2011 in the U.S. and 2009 in the U.K., Germany and Israel.

Note 10:  Fair Value

The majority of the Company’s non-financial assets and liabilities are not required to be carried at fair value on a recurring basis, but the Company is required on a non-recurring basis to use fair value measurements when analyzing asset impairment as it relates to long-lived assets.  The carrying amounts for trade accounts and other receivables and accounts payable approximate fair value due to the short-term maturity of these instruments.  

Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time based on relevant market information about the financial instrument.  These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision.  Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

Note 11:  Restructuring Charges

Pursuant to the August 29, 2014 IQinVision merger, the Company initiated certain integration and restructuring activities pursuant to an approved plan (the "Plan"). For the three month period ended December 31, 2015, no restructuring charges were recorded. For the three month period ended December 31, 2014, the Company recognized $349,000 of severance charges in connection with the Plan pursuant to notification of termination benefits to one affected employee.

Accounting for restructuring activities, as compared to regular operating cost management activities, requires an evaluation of formally committed and approved plans. Restructuring activities have comparatively greater strategic significance and materiality and may involve exit activities, whereas regular cost containment activities are more tactical in nature and are rarely characterized by formal and integrated action plans or exiting a particular product, facility or service.


Note 12: Product Warranties

The Company provides for the estimated cost of product warranties at the time revenue is recognized.  While the Company engages in product quality programs and processes, including monitoring and evaluating the quality of its component suppliers, its warranty obligation is affected by product failure rates, material usage and service delivery costs incurred in correcting a product failure.  Should actual product failure rates, material usage or service delivery costs differ from its estimates, revisions to the estimated warranty liability may be required.

Changes in the Company's warranty liability (included in accrued expenses) for the three month periods ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 were as follows:

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Three Months Ended December 31,
 
 
2015
 
2014
Balance at beginning of period
 
$
650,000

 
$
849,000

Provision for warranties
 
108,000

 
128,000

Expenses incurred
 
(108,000
)
 
(140,000
)
Balance at end of period
 
$
650,000

 
$
837,000


Note 13: Subsequent Event

In January 2016, the Company sold its United Kingdom based operating facility at a gross sales price of $1.5 million. The facility is classified as an asset held for sale in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets for the periods presented. A gain of approximately $750,000 will be recognized on the sale in the March 31, 2016 quarter after factoring in selling and transaction costs.

ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

General
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations discusses the Company's consolidated financial statements for the periods indicated, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. On an on-going basis, management evaluates its estimates and judgments, including those related to revenue recognition, bad debts, product warranties, inventories, long lived assets, goodwill and other intangible assets, income taxes and contingencies and litigation. Management bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other factors including general market conditions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. Results for the periods reported herein are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected in future periods.
 
Overview
The Company designs, assembles and markets video management systems and system components for use in security, surveillance, safety and communication applications by a broad group of end users worldwide. The Company’s product line consists of various elements of a video system, including DVR's, NVR's, video encoders, decoders, servers and related video management software, data storage units, analog, digital and HD megapixel fixed and robotic cameras, virtual and analog matrix video switchers and controls, and system peripherals.
 
The Company sells video surveillance system components in a highly competitive worldwide marketplace principally to authorized security distributors, dealers and system integrators. Such dealers and integrators typically resell and install the Company’s products directly to end users, among other services. The Company’s sales are principally project based and are largely dependent upon winning projects, construction activities and the timing of funding.  Sales will vary from period to period depending upon many factors including seasonal and geographic trends in construction activities and the timing of deliveries due to changes in project schedules and funding. The Company usually does not have a large backlog as its customer orders are typically deliverable within three months or often upon receipt of order.

The Company competes in a market of rapid technology shifts which enhance the performance capability of security systems.  As a result, the Company spends a significant amount on new product development. In fiscal 2015 and 2014, the Company incurred $5.1 million and $4.6 million of engineering and development expense or 11% and 13% of net sales, respectively. The Company’s expenditures for product development are substantially less than its major competitors.  The ongoing market shift to IP based products and network technologies will continue to burden the Company’s development resources and increase ongoing annual expense for product development.  Further, the Company’s sales effort requires a high level of customer service and technical support for its products.  The Company routinely considers various strategic options that may augment or supplement its present product offerings and technology platforms.


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The Company has a foreign sales and distribution subsidiary in Europe that conducts business in British pounds and Euros that represented approximately 20% of the Company’s consolidated sales for fiscal 2015. It also has an Israel based engineering and development subsidiary that incurs a majority of its operating expenses in Shekels that represented approximately 16% of the Company’s operating expenses for fiscal 2015. The Company has historically entered into selected forward currency exchange contracts during favorable exchange rate conditions to help stabilize the impact of changing exchange rates and will consider doing so in the future, financing permitted. However, such hedging activities cannot entirely eliminate the long term effects of foreign currency exchange movements.

Results of Operations
Three Months Ended December 31, 2015 Compared with December 31, 2014

Net sales for the quarter ended December 31, 2015 increased by $705,000 (7%) to $10.9 million compared with $10.2 million in the year ago period. Sales in the Americas increased $347,000 (4%) to $8.5 million compared with $8.2 million in the year ago period, while Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) sales increased $358,000 (18%) to $2.4 million compared with $2.0 million in the year ago period. The Americas market sales growth included the delivery of a large export project and was otherwise negatively impacted by increasing competitive pressures and a general slowdown in economic activities.  Order intake for the quarter ended December 31, 2015 increased by $1.1 million (10%) to $11.7 million compared with $10.6 million in the year ago period. Americas order intake increased by $1.3 million (16%) to $9.4 million compared with $8.1 million in the year ago period while EMEA order intake decreased 9% to $2.3 million compared with $2.5 million in the year ago period. The backlog of unfilled orders was $3.2 million at December 31, 2015 compared with $2.4 million at September 30, 2015.

Gross profit margins for the quarter ended December 31, 2015 increased to 39.3% compared with 37.1% in the year ago period. The increase was principally attributable to a reduction in indirect production costs resulting from restructuring plan efforts.
Operating expenses for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 decreased $705,000 to $5.2 million compared with $5.9 million for the year ago period due principally to cost cutting measures instituted over the past year. In addition, prior year expense included $349,000 of severance charges in connection with a merger related integration and restructuring plan. Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses for the current quarter decreased $281,000 to $3.9 million compared with $4.2 million in the year ago period. Engineering and development expenses decreased $75,000 to $1.3 million for the current quarter compared with $1.4 million for the year ago period.

The Company incurred an operating loss of $977,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 compared with an operating loss of $2.2 million in the year ago period.

The Company provides for a valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets due to the uncertainty of future realization and, thus, no tax benefit has been recognized on reported pretax losses for both periods (see Note 9: Income Taxes).
 
As a result of the foregoing, the Company reported a net loss of $977,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 compared with a net loss of $2.2 million in the year ago period.


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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Net cash used in operating activities was $502,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2016, which included a $608,000 net loss exclusive of $369,000 of non-cash charges. The cash flow benefits from reductions in accounts receivable and inventories of $864,000 and $270,000, respectively, were offset in part by a $918,000 reduction in current liabilities. Net cash used in investing activities was $49,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 consisting principally of capital expenditures. Net cash provided by financing activities was $5,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 representing proceeds from the exercise of stock options. As a result of the foregoing, cash (exclusive of marketable securities) decreased by $322,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 after the effect of exchange rate changes on the cash position of the Company.

In January 2016, the Company closed on the sale of its United Kingdom based operating facility, which will be replaced by a smaller leased facility. The transaction generated approximately $1.5 million of net cash proceeds on which a gain of approximately $750,000 will be recognized in the March 31, 2016 quarter.

The Company presently believes that it will have sufficient cash to meet its anticipated operating costs and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next twelve months. In addition, the Company executed a term sheet proposal with a financial institution to provide a factoring facility, which is subject to the execution of a definitive agreement between the parties. However, there is no assurance that such agreement will be consummated at this time.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company does not have any off-balance sheet transactions, arrangements or obligations (including contingent obligations) that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a material effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

Critical Accounting Policies

The Company's significant accounting policies are fully described in Note 1 to the Company's consolidated financial statements included in its September 30, 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K.  Management believes the following critical accounting policies, among others, affect its more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements.

Revenue is generally recognized when products are sold and title is passed to the customer.  Advance service billings are deferred and recognized as revenues on a pro rata basis over the term of the service agreement.  Pursuant to Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 605-25-05, the Company evaluates multiple-element revenue arrangements for separate units of accounting, and follows appropriate revenue recognition policies for each separate unit.  Elements are considered separate units of accounting provided that (i) the delivered item has stand-alone value to the customer, (ii) there is objective and reliable evidence of the fair value of the undelivered item, and (iii) if a general right of return exists relative to the delivered item, delivery or performance of the undelivered item is considered probable and substantially within the control of the Company.  As applied to the Company, under arrangements involving the sale of product and the provision of services, product sales are recognized as revenue when the products are sold and title is passed to the customer, and service revenue is recognized as services are performed. 

For products that include software and for separate licenses of the Company’s software products, the Company recognizes revenue in accordance with the provisions of FASB Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2009-13, “Revenue Recognition (Topic 605) - Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements” (ASU 2009-13).  ASU 2009-13 provides revenue recognition guidance for establishing separate units of accounting in a multiple element arrangement and requires the allocation of arrangement consideration to each deliverable in the arrangement based on the fair value of the elements.  The fair value for each deliverable is based on vendor-specific objective evidence ("VSOE") if available, third-party evidence ("TPE") if VSOE is not available, or best estimate of selling price ("BESP") if neither VSOE nor TPE is available.  BESP must be determined in a manner that is consistent with that used to determine the price to sell the specific elements on a standalone basis.

The Company maintains allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments.  If the financial condition of its customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.

The Company provides for the estimated cost of product warranties at the time revenue is recognized.  While the Company engages in product quality programs and processes, including monitoring and evaluating the quality of its component suppliers, its warranty obligation is affected by product failure rates, material usage and service delivery costs incurred in correcting a product

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failure.  Should actual product failure rates, material usage or service delivery costs differ from its estimates, revisions to the estimated warranty liability may be required.

The Company writes down its inventory for estimated obsolescence and slow moving inventory equal to the difference between the carrying cost of inventory and the estimated net realizable market value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions.  Technology changes and market conditions may render some of the Company’s products obsolete and additional inventory write-downs may be required.  If actual future demand or market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, additional inventory write-downs may be required.

The Company evaluates the establishment of technological feasibility of its software in accordance with ASC 985 ("Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software to be Sold, Leased or Otherwise Marketed"). The Company has determined that technological feasibility for its new products is reached shortly before products are released for field testing. Costs incurred after technological feasibility has been established have not been material and are expensed as incurred.

The Company assesses the recoverability of the carrying value of its long-lived and intangible assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. The Company evaluates the recoverability of such assets based upon the expectations of undiscounted cash flows from such assets.  If the sum of the expected future undiscounted cash flows were less than the carrying amount of the asset, a loss would be recognized for the difference between the fair value and the carrying amount.

The Company’s goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net identifiable assets acquired in the recent business combination. Goodwill is not amortized and is tested for impairment at least annually. When evaluating goodwill for impairment, the Company may first perform an assessment of qualitative factors to determine if the fair value of the reporting unit is more-likely-than-not greater than its carrying amount. If, based on the review of the qualitative factors, the Company determines it is not more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, the required two-step impairment test can be bypassed. If the Company does not perform a qualitative assessment or if the fair value of the reporting unit is not more-likely-than-not greater than its carrying value, the Company must perform the first step of the two-step impairment test, and calculate the estimated fair value of the reporting unit. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds the estimated fair value, there is an indication that impairment may exist and the second step must be performed to measure the amount of impairment loss. The amount of impairment for goodwill is measured as the excess of its carrying amount over its fair value.

The Company's ability to recover the reported amounts of deferred income tax assets is dependent upon its ability to generate sufficient taxable income during the periods over which net temporary tax differences become deductible. The Company provides for a valuation allowance against all deferred tax assets due to the uncertainty of future realization. The Company plans to provide a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets until such time that it can achieve a sustained level of profitability or other positive evidence arises that would demonstrate an ability to recover such assets.

The Company accrues liabilities for identified tax contingencies that result from positions that are being challenged or could be challenged by tax authorities. The Company believes that its accrual for tax liabilities is adequate for all open years, based on Management’s assessment of many factors, including its interpretations of the tax law and judgments about potential actions by tax authorities. However, it is possible that the ultimate resolution of any tax audit may be materially greater or lower than the amount accrued.

Accounting for restructuring activities, as compared to regular operating cost management activities, requires an evaluation of formally committed and approved plans. Restructuring activities have comparatively greater strategic significance and materiality and may involve exit activities, whereas regular cost containment activities are more tactical in nature and are rarely characterized by formal and integrated action plans or exiting a particular product, facility or service.

The Company is subject to proceedings, lawsuits and other claims related to labor, product and other matters.  The Company assesses the likelihood of an adverse judgment or outcomes for these matters, as well as the range of potential losses.  A determination of the reserves required, if any, is made after careful analysis.  The required reserves may change in the future due to new developments.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

Statements in this Report on Form 10-Q that are not strictly historical facts including, without limitation, statements included under the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis” caption, are “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that should be considered as subject to the many risks and uncertainties that exist in the Company's operations and

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business environment. The forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and involve a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results, performance and/or achievements of the Company to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements, express or implied, by the forward-looking statements.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, and that in light of the significant uncertainties inherent in forward-looking statements, the inclusion of such statements should not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any other person that the objectives or plans of the Company will be achieved.  The Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements or to advise of changes in the assumptions and factors on which they are based.


ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company’s management, with the participation of its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, as required by Exchange Act Rule 13a-15.  Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and such information is accumulated and communicated to management as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

Changes in Internal Controls
 
There were no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation referred to above that occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2015 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.



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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1 - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None

ITEM 2UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None

ITEM 3 - DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None

ITEM 4MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable

ITEM 5 - OTHER INFORMATION
None


ITEM 6EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number
Description
31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS
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*
 
 
*
In accordance with Regulation S-T, the XBRL-related information in Exhibit 101 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q shall be deemed to be “furnished” and not “filed.”


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Signatures

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



VICON INDUSTRIES, INC.




February 16, 2016

 

 
/s/ Eric S. Fullerton
/s/ John M. Badke
Eric S. Fullerton
John M. Badke
Chief Executive Officer
Senior Vice President, Finance and
 
Chief Financial Officer

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