10-Q
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UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON,
DC 20549
FORM
10-Q
(Mark
One)
[X]
QUARTERLY
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For
quarter ended December 31, 2020
[ ]
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 0-24968
THE
SINGING MACHINE COMPANY, INC.
(Exact
Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
DELAWARE
95-3795478
(State
of Incorporation )
(IRS
Employer I.D. No.)
6301
NW 5 th Way, Suite 2900, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
(Address
of principal executive offices)
(954)
596-1000
(Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code)
Securities
registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title
of each class
Trading
Symbol(s)
Name
of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, Class B
SMDM
OTCQX
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 requirement for the past 90 days. 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 definition 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] Emerging growth 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]
APPLICABLE
ONLY TO ISSUES INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY
PROCEEDINGS
DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS:
Indicated
by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes [ ]
No [ ]
APPLICABLE
ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
Indicate
the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
CLASS
NUMBER
OF SHARES OUTSTANDING
Common
Stock, $0.01 par value
39,040,748
as of February 19, 2021
THE
SINGING MACHINE COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX
Page
No.
PART
I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item
1.
Financial
Statements
Condensed
Consolidated Balance Sheets – December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) and March 31, 2020
3
Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Operations – Three and Nine months ended December 31,
2020 and 2019 (Unaudited)
4
Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Nine months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 (Unaudited)
5
Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity – Three and Nine months ended
December 31, 2020 and 2019 (Unaudited)
6
Notes
to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - December 31, 2020 (Unaudited)
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
23
Item
4 .
Controls
and Procedures
23
PART
II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item
1.
Legal
Proceedings
24
Item
1A.
Risk
Factors
24
Item
2.
Unregistered
Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
24
Item
3.
Defaults
Upon Senior Securities
24
Item
4.
Mine
Safety Disclosures
24
Item
5.
Other
Information
24
Item
6.
Exhibits
24
SIGNATURES
25
2
PART
I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM
1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The
Singing Machine Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 2020
March 31, 2020
(Unaudited)
Assets
Current Assets
Cash
$ 823,373
$ 345,200
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $281,501 and $337,461 respectively
8,972,049
1,860,500
Due from banks
3,560,812
2,388,438
Accounts receivable related party - Winglight Pacific, Ltd
-
100,000
Insurance claim receivable
-
1,268,463
Inventories, net
5,336,912
7,601,277
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
141,168
252,473
Deferred financing costs
33,791
3,333
Total Current Assets
18,868,105
13,819,684
Property and equipment, net
655,839
771,349
Deferred tax assets
413,335
1,285,721
Operating Leases - right of use assets
2,269,108
573,874
Other non-current assets
97,797
150,509
Total Assets
$ 22,304,184
$ 16,601,137
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable
$ 3,961,840
$ 5,041,610
Accrued expenses
2,108,900
1,529,168
Due to related party - Starlight Consumer Electronics Co., Ltd.
14,400
14,400
Due to related party - Starlight Electronics Co., Ltd
-
372,300
Due to related party - Starlight R&D, Ltd.
115,016
115,016
Revolving line of credit - Iron Horse Credit
64,915
-
Refunds due to customers
101,731
806,475
Reserve for sales returns
2,966,434
1,224,000
Current portion of finance leases
6,336
14,953
Current portion of installment notes
66,917
63,098
Current portion of note payable - Paycheck Protection Program
296,649
-
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
779,905
321,389
Current portion of subordinated related party debt - Starlight Marketing Development, Ltd.
750,000
-
Total Current Liabilities
11,233,043
9,502,409
Finance leases, net of current portion
-
2,550
Installment notes, net of current portion
230,572
283,193
Note payable - Payroll Protection Program, net of current portion
147,251
-
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion
1,540,226
322,263
Subordinated related party debt - Starlight Marketing Development, Ltd.,
52,659
802,659
Total Liabilities
13,203,751
10,913,074
Commitments and Contingencies
Shareholders’ Equity
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and
outstanding
-
-
Common stock, Class A, $0.01 par value; 100,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and
outstanding
-
-
Common stock, Class B, $0.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 39,040,748 and 38,557,643
shares issued and outstanding, respectively
390,407
385,576
Additional paid-in capital
19,768,217
19,729,043
Accumulated deficit
(11,058,191 )
(14,426,556 )
Total Shareholders’ Equity
9,100,433
5,688,063
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
$ 22,304,184
$ 16,601,137
See
notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
3
The
Singing Machine Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended
For the Nine Months Ended
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
(restated)
(restated)
Net Sales
$ 16,972,603
$ 13,857,576
$ 42,309,825
$ 37,552,329
Cost of Goods Sold
11,998,640
11,486,520
30,550,406
29,747,376
Gross Profit
4,973,963
2,371,056
11,759,419
7,804,953
Operating Expenses
Selling expenses
1,490,560
1,740,777
3,264,364
3,692,070
General and administrative expenses
1,925,233
1,442,192
5,130,396
5,048,517
Depreciation
65,465
77,161
204,353
196,210
Total Operating Expenses
3,481,258
3,260,130
8,599,113
8,936,797
Income (Loss) from Operations
1,492,705
(889,074 )
3,160,306
(1,131,844 )
Other Income (Expenses)
Gain from damaged goods insurance claim
-
-
1,067,829
-
Gain from extinguishment of accounts payable
-
-
390,000
-
Gain - related party
187,988
-
187,988
-
Interest expense
(231,034 )
(105,583 )
(388,355 )
(156,097 )
Finance costs
(18,432 )
(3,334 )
(43,268 )
(10,000 )
Total Other Income (Expenses), net
(61,478 )
(108,917 )
1,214,194
(166,097 )
Income (Loss) Before Income Tax (Provision) Benefit
1,431,227
(997,991 )
4,374,500
(1,297,941 )
Income Tax (Provision) Benefit
(263,932 )
240,042
(1,006,135 )
294,633
Net Income (Loss)
$ 1,167,295
$ (757,949 )
$ 3,368,365
$ (1,003,308 )
Net Income (Loss) per Common Share
Basic and Diluted
$ 0.03
$ (0.02 )
$ 0.09
$ (0.03 )
Diluted
$ 0.03
$ (0.02 )
$ 0.09
$ (0.03 )
Weighted Average Common and Common
Equivalent Shares:
Basic
38,885,185
38,557,643
38,667,221
38,524,698
Diluted
39,156,481
38,557,643
39,041,074
38,524,698
See
notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
4
The
Singing Machine Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
For the Nine Months Ended
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
Cash flows from operating activities
Net Income (loss)
$ 3,368,365
$ (1,003,308 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation
204,353
196,210
Amortization of deferred financing costs
43,268
9,999
Change in inventory reserve
482,926
150,000
Change in allowance for bad debts
(55,960 )
133,024
Stock based compensation
17,605
27,506
Gain - related party
(187,988 )
-
Change in net deferred tax assets
872,386
(294,633 )
Gain from extinguishment of accounts payable
390,000
-
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
(7,055,589 )
(6,125,452 )
Due from banks
(1,172,374 )
(211,089 )
Accounts receivable - related parties
100,000
(895,217 )
Insurance receivable
1,268,463
(1,286,158 )
Inventories
1,781,439
(2,228,603 )
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
111,305
134,598
Other non-current assets
52,712
67,023
Accounts payable
(1,469,770 )
5,742,186
Accrued expenses
579,732
1,780,393
Due to related parties
(184,312 )
399,672
Refunds due to customers
(704,744 )
479,758
Reserve for sales returns
1,742,434
3,650,163
Operating lease liabilities, net of operating leases - right of use assets
(18,755 )
(41,797 )
Net cash provided by operating activities
165,496
684,275
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property and equipment
(88,843 )
(517,546 )
Net cash used in investing activities
(88,843 )
(517,546 )
Cash flows from financing activities
Net proceeds from revolving lines of credit
64,915
-
Proceeds from note payable - Payroll Protection Program
443,900
-
Payment of bank term note
-
(125,000 )
Payment of deferred financing charges
(73,726 )
-
Proceeds from installment notes
-
283,840
Payments on installment notes
(48,802 )
(7,304 )
Proceeds from subscription receivable
-
2,200
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
26,400
10,200
Payment on subordinated debt - related party
-
(12,708 )
Payments on finance leases
(11,167 )
(10,757 )
Net cash provided by financing activities
401,520
140,471
Net change in cash
478,173
307,200
Cash at beginning of period
345,200
211,408
Cash at end of period
$ 823,373
$ 518,608
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest
$ 429,264
$ 167,954
Operating leases - right of use assets initial adoption
$ -
$ 1,108,330
Operating lease liabilities - initial adoption
$ -
$ 1,234,368
Operating leases - right of use assets and lease liabilities at inception of lease
$ 2,184,105
$ -
See
notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
5
The
Singing Machine Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
For
the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Unaudited)
Preferred Stock
Common Stock
Additional Paid in
Subscriptions
Accumulated
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Capital
Receivable
Deficit
Total
Balance at September 30, 2020
-
$ -
38,557,643
$ 385,576
$ 19,729,043
$ -
$ (12,225,486 )
$ 7,889,133
Net income
1,167,295
1,167,295
Employee compensation-stock option
5,105
5,105
Issuance of common stock - directors
43,105
431
12,069
12,500
Exercise of stock options
440,000
4,400
22,000
26,400
Balance at December 31, 2020
-
$ -
39,040,748
$ 390,407
$ 19,768,217
$ -
$ (11,058,191 )
$ 9,100,433
Balance at September 30, 2019
-
$ -
38,557,643
$ 385,577
$ 19,719,038
$ -
$ (11,814,915 )
$ 8,289,700
Net loss
(757,949 )
(757,949 )
Employee compensation-stock option
5,002
5,002
Balance at December 31, 2019
-
$ -
38,557,643
$ 385,577
$ 19,724,040
$ -
$ (12,572,864 )
$ 7,536,753
The
Singing Machine Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
For
the nine months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Unaudited)
Preferred Stock
Common Stock
Additional Paid in
Subscriptions
Accumulated
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Capital
Receivable
Deficit
Total
Balance at March 31, 2020
-
$ -
38,557,643
$ 385,576
$ 19,729,043
$ -
$ (14,426,556 )
$ 5,688,063
Net income
3,368,365
3,368,365
Employee compensation-stock option
5,105
5,105
Issuance of common stock - directors
43,105
431
12,069
-
12,500
Exercise of stock options
440,000
4,400
22,000
26,400
Balance at December 31, 2020
-
$ -
39,040,748
$ 390,407
$ 19,768,217
$ -
$ (11,058,191 )
$ 9,100,433
Balance at March 31, 2019
-
$ -
38,464,753
$ 384,648
$ 19,687,263
$ (2,200 )
$ (11,569,556 )
8,500,155
Net loss
(1,003,308 )
(1,003,308 )
Employee compensation-stock option
15,006
15,006
Collection of subscription receivable
2,200
2,200
Exercise of stock options
60,000
600
9,600
10,200
Issuance of common stock - directors
32,890
329
12,171
12,500
Balance at December 31, 2019
-
$ -
38,557,643
$ 385,577
$ 19,724,040
$ -
$ (12,572,864 )
$ 7,536,753
See
notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
6
THE
SINGING MACHINE COMPANY, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December
31, 2020 and 2019
(Unaudited)
NOTE
1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION
OVERVIEW
The
Singing Machine Company, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”, “SMC”, “The Singing Machine”)
and its three wholly-owned subsidiaries SMC (Comercial Offshore De Macau) Limitada (“Macau Subsidiary”), SMC Logistics,
Inc. (“SMC-L”) and SMC-Music, Inc.(“SMC-M”) are primarily engaged in the development, marketing, and sale
of consumer karaoke audio systems, accessories, musical instruments and musical recordings. The products are sold by SMC to retailers
and distributors for resale to consumers.
NOTE
2 – RESTATEMENT OF PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The
Company has determined that in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards
Codification (“ASC”) 606, “Revenue from Contract with Customers , ” the Company incorrectly accounted
for the cost of its cooperative (“co-op”) promotion allowances (previously referred to as “cooperative advertising”)
with its customers as selling expenses instead of a reduction in net sales for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2019,
as these co-op promotion allowances are not a distinct good or service and the Company cannot reasonably estimate the fair value
of the benefit it receives from these arrangements.
The
effects of this accounting error do not impact the condensed consolidated balance sheets, statements of cash flows and statements
of shareholders’ equity. The effects are confined to the condensed consolidated statements of operations, and these notes
to condensed consolidated financial statements. The tables below set forth the condensed consolidated statements of operations,
including the balances as originally reported, adjustments and the as restated balances for each of the periods affected:
For the Three Months Ended
As Reported
As Restated
December 31, 2019
Adjustment
December 31, 2019
Net Sales
$ 15,519,516
$ (1,661,940 )
$ 13,857,576
Cost of Goods Sold
11,486,520
-
11,486,520
Gross Profit
4,032,996
(1,661,940 )
2,371,056
Operating Expenses
Selling expenses
3,402,717
(1,661,940 )
1,740,777
General and administrative expenses
1,442,192
-
1,442,192
Depreciation
77,161
-
77,161
Total Operating Expenses
4,922,070
(1,661,940 )
3,260,130
Loss from Operations
(889,074 )
-
(889,074 )
Other Expenses
Interest Expense
(105,583 )
-
(105,583 )
Finance Costs
(3,334 )
-
(3,334 )
Total Other Expenses
(108,917 )
-
(108,917 )
Loss Before Income Tax Benefit
(997,991 )
-
(997,991 )
Income Tax Benefit
240,042
-
240,042
Net Loss
$ (757,949 )
$ -
$ (757,949 )
For the Nine Months Ended
As Reported
As Restated
December 31, 2019
Adjustment
December 31, 2019
Net Sales
$ 40,410,398
$ (2,858,069 )
$ 37,552,329
Cost of Goods Sold
29,747,376
-
29,747,376
Gross Profit
10,663,022
(2,858,069 )
7,804,953
Operating Expenses
Selling expenses
6,550,139
(2,858,069 )
3,692,070
General and administrative expenses
5,048,517
-
5,048,517
Depreciation
196,210
-
196,210
Total Operating Expenses
11,794,866
(2,858,069 )
8,936,797
Loss from Operations
(1,131,844 )
-
(1,131,844 )
Other Expenses
Interest Expense
(156,097 )
-
(156,097 )
Finance Costs
(10,000 )
-
(10,000 )
Total Other Expenses
(166,097 )
-
(166,097 )
Loss Before Income Tax Benefit
(1,297,941 )
-
(1,297,941 )
Income Tax Benefit
294,633
-
294,633
Net Loss
$ (1,003,308 )
$ -
$ (1,003,308 )
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THE
SINGING MACHINE COMPANY, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December
31, 2020 and 2019
(Unaudited)
NOTE
3- SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES
PRINCIPLES
OF CONSOLIDATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The
condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all of its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All
inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the condensed consolidated financial statements. The
accompanying unaudited financial statements for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 have been prepared
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applicable to interim financial information and the requirements
of Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all
of the information and disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete
consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, such condensed consolidated financial statements include all
adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary for the fair presentation of the condensed consolidated
financial position and the condensed consolidated results of operations.
The
condensed consolidated results of operations for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected
for the full year. The condensed consolidated balance sheet information as of March 31, 2020 was derived from the audited consolidated
financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended March 31, 2020. The interim
condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with that report.
USE
OF ESTIMATES
The
Singing Machine makes estimates and assumptions in the ordinary course of business relating to sales returns and allowances, warranty
reserves, inventory reserves and reserves for promotional incentives that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities
and of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues
and expenses during the reporting period. Future events and their effects cannot be determined with absolute certainty; therefore,
the determination of estimates requires the exercise of judgment. Historically, past changes to these estimates have not had a
material impact on the Company’s financial condition. However, circumstances could change which may alter future expectations.
COLLECTABILITY
OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
The
Singing Machine’s allowance for doubtful accounts is based on management’s estimates of the creditworthiness of its
customers, current economic conditions and historical information, and, in the opinion of management, is believed to be in an
amount sufficient to respond to normal business conditions. Management sets 100% reserves for customers in bankruptcy and other
reserves based upon historical collection experience. Should business conditions deteriorate or any major customer default on
its obligations to the Company, this allowance may need to be significantly increased, which would have a negative impact on operations.
The
Company is subject to chargebacks from customers for cooperative promotional programs, defective returns, return freight and handling
charges that are deducted from open invoices and reduce collectability of open invoices.
FOREIGN
CURRENCY TRANSLATION
The
functional currency of the Macau Subsidiary is the Hong Kong dollar. The financial statements of the subsidiary are translated
to U.S. dollars using period-end rates of exchange for assets and liabilities, and average rates of exchange for the period for
revenues, costs, and expenses. Net gains and losses resulting from foreign exchange transactions are recorded in the condensed
consolidated statements of operations and translations are recorded in a separate component of shareholders’ equity. Any
such amounts were not material during the periods presented.
Concentration
of Credit Risk
At
times, the Company maintains cash in United States bank accounts that are more than the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
insured amounts. The Company also maintains cash balances in foreign financial institutions. The amounts at foreign financial
institutions at December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020 are approximately $801,000 and $217,000, respectively.
Financial
instruments, which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk, consist of accounts receivable.
INVENTORY
Inventories
are comprised primarily of electronic karaoke equipment, microphones and accessories, and are stated at the lower of cost or
net realizable value, as determined using the first in, first out method. Inventories also include an estimate for the net
realizable value of expected future inventory returns due to warranty and promotional programs. As of December 31, 2020 and
March 31, 2020 the estimated amounts for these future inventory returns were approximately $1,846,000 and $1,367,000,
respectively. The Company reduces inventory on hand to its net realizable value on an item-by-item basis when it is apparent
that the expected realizable value of an inventory item falls below its original cost. A charge to cost of sales results when
the estimated net realizable value of specific inventory items declines below cost. Management regularly reviews the
Company’s investment in inventories for such declines in value. As of December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020 the Company
had inventory reserves of approximately $917,000 and $434,000 respectively for estimated excess and obsolete
inventory
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THE
SINGING MACHINE COMPANY, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December
31, 2020 and 2019
(Unaudited)
DEFERRED
FINANCING COSTS
The
Company classifies deferred financing costs incurred when obtaining or renewing revolving credit facilities as assets in the accompanying
condensed consolidated balance sheets as it is likely that during certain periods during non-peak season there will be no balance
due on these credit facilities to offset the deferred financing costs. In June 2020, the Company incurred approximately $74,000
in deferred financing costs associated with the closing of the Crestmark Facility and the IHC Facility which are being amortized
over twelve months and were classified as current assets on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
LONG-LIVED
ASSETS
The
Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever circumstances and situations change such that there is an indication
that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. If the undiscounted future cash flows attributable to the related assets are
less than the carrying amount, the carrying amounts are reduced to fair value and an impairment loss is recognized in accordance
with FASB ASC 360-10-05, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.”
LEASES
The
Company follows FASB ASC 842, “Leases”. The ASC requires lessees to recognize leases on the balance sheet and disclose
key information about leasing arrangements. The standard establishes a right-of-use model (ROU) that requires a lessee to recognize
a ROU asset and lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with a term longer than twelve months. Leases are classified
as finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern and classification of expense recognition in the income statement.
(See Note 6– LEASES).
The
Company determines if an arrangement contains a lease at the inception of a contract. Right-of-use assets represent the Company’s
right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease
payments arising from the lease. Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the commencement date. The liability
is equal to the present value of the remaining minimum lease payments. The asset is based on the liability, subject to certain
adjustments. Operating leases result in straight-line expense (similar to operating leases under the prior accounting standard)
while finance leases result in a front-loaded expense pattern (similar to capital leases under the prior accounting standard).
As the interest rate implicit in the Company’s operating leases is not readily determinable, the Company utilizes its incremental
borrowing rate to discount the lease payments. The Company utilizes the implicit rate for its finance leases.
PROPERTY
AND EQUIPMENT
Property
and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are charged to expense
as incurred. Depreciation is provided for in amounts sufficient to relate the cost of depreciable assets to their estimated useful
lives using accelerated and straight-line methods.
FAIR
VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
We
follow FASB ASC 825, “Financial Instruments”, which requires disclosures of information about the fair value of certain
financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value. For purposes of this disclosure, the fair value of a
financial instrument is the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties,
other than in a forced sale or liquidation.
The
carrying amounts of the Company’s short-term financial instruments, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued
expenses, refunds due to customers and due to/from related parties approximates fair value due to the relatively short period
to maturity for these instruments. The carrying amounts on the subordinated debt to Starlight Marketing Development, Ltd. (related
party), finance leases and installment notes approximate fair value due to the relatively short period to maturity and related
interest accrued at a rate similar to market rates. The carrying amount on the revolving lines of credit approximate fair value
due the relatively short period to maturity and related interest accrued at market rates. The carrying amount on the Payroll Protection
Program note payable approximates fair value due the relatively short period to maturity as management intends to apply for total
forgiveness of the loan in the current fiscal year.
REVENUE
RECOGNITION AND RESERVE FOR SALES RETURNS
The
Company recognizes revenue in accordance with FASB ASC 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”. All revenue is
generated from contracts with customers. The Company recognizes revenue when the goods are delivered and control of the goods
sold is transferred to the customer, in an amount, referred to as the transaction price, that reflects the consideration to which
the Company is expected to be entitled in exchange for those goods at a point in time. The Company determines revenue recognition
utilizing the following five steps: (1) identification of the contract with a customer, (2) identification of the performance
obligations in the contract (promised goods or services that are distinct), (3) determination of the transaction price, (4) allocation
of the transaction price to the performance obligations, and (5) recognition of revenue when, or as, the Company transfers control
of the product or service for each performance obligation.
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NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December
31, 2020 and 2019
(Unaudited)
The
Company’s contracts with customers consist of one performance obligation (the sale of the Company’s products). The
Company’s contracts have no financing elements, payment terms are less than 120 days and have no further contract asset
or liability obligations once control of goods is transferred to the customer. Revenue is recorded in the amount of consideration
the Company expects to receive for the sale of these goods.
The
Company selectively participates in a retailer’s co-op promotion initiatives to maximize sales of the Company’s
products on the retail floor or to assist in developing consumer awareness of new product launches, by providing marketing
fund allowances to our customers. As these co-op promotion initiatives are not a distinct good or service and the Company
cannot reasonably estimate the fair value of the benefit it receives from these arrangements, the cost of these allowances at
the time they are offered to the customers are recorded as a reduction to net sales. For the three months ended December 31,
2020 and 2019, co-op promotion allowances were approximately $858,000 and $1,662,000, respectively. For the nine months ended
December 31, 2020 and 2019, co-op promotion allowances were approximately $2,032,000 and $2,858,000, respectively.
Costs
incurred in fulfilling contracts with customers include administrative costs associated with the procurement of goods are included
in general and administrative expenses, in-bound freight costs are included in the cost of goods sold and accrued sales representative
commissions are included in selling expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations as our underlying customer
agreements are less than one year.
The
Company disaggregates revenues by product line and major geographic region as most of its revenue is generated by the sales of
karaoke hardware and the Company has no other material business segments (See Note 9 – GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION).
While
the Company generally does not allow products to be returned, the Company does provide for variable consideration contingent upon
the occurrence of uncertain future events. Variable consideration is estimated at the expected value or at the most likely amount
depending on the type of consideration. Estimated amounts are included in the transaction price to the extent it is probable that
a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration
is resolved. The Company estimates variable consideration under our return allowance programs for goods returned to the customer
for various reasons, whereby a sales return reserve is recorded based on historic return amounts, specific events as identified
and management estimates.
The
Company’s reserve for sales returns was approximately $2,966,000 and $1,224,000 as of December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020,
respectively.
Revenue
is derived from four different major product lines. Disaggregated revenue from these product lines for the three and nine months
ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 consisted of the following:
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
Product Line
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
(as restated)
(as restated)
Classic Karaoke Machines
$ 8,296,000
$ 9,223,000
$ 25,320,000
$ 26,980,000
Download Karaoke Machines
3,898,000
3,254,000
7,314,000
5,163,000
SMC Kids Toys
609,000
306,000
1,003,000
911,000
Music and Accessories
4,170,000
1,075,000
8,673,000
4,498,000
Total Net Sales
$ 16,973,000
$ 13,858,000
$ 42,310,000
$ 37,552,000
SHIPPING
AND HANDLING COSTS
Shipping
and handling costs are performed by both the Company and third-party logistics companies. Shipping and handling activities are
performed before the customer obtains control of the goods sold to them and are considered activities to fulfill the Company’s
promise to transfer the goods. For the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 shipping and handling expenses were approximately
$512,000 and $675,000, respectively. For the nine months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 shipping and handling expenses were
approximately $900,000 and $989,000, respectively. These expenses are classified as a component of selling expenses in the accompanying
condensed consolidated statements of operations.
STOCK
BASED COMPENSATION
The
Company follows the provisions of the FASB ASC 718-20, “Compensation – Stock Compensation Awards Classified as Equity”.
ASC 718-20 requires all share-based payments to employees including grants of employee stock options, be measured at fair value
and expensed in the condensed consolidated statements of operations over the service period (generally the vesting period). The
Company uses the Black-Scholes option valuation model to value stock options. Employee stock option compensation expense for the
three and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 includes the estimated fair value of options granted, amortized on a straight-line
basis over the requisite service period for the entire portion of the award. For the three months ended December 31, 2020 and
2019, the stock option expense was approximately $5,000. For the nine months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the stock option
expense was $5,000 and $15,000, respectively.
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NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December
31, 2020 and 2019
(Unaudited)
RESEARCH
AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS
Research
and development costs are charged to results of operations as incurred. These expenses are shown as a component of, general and
administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. For the three months ended December 31, 2020 and
2019, these amounts totaled approximately $33,000 and $13,000, respectively. For the nine months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019,
these amounts totaled $48,000 and $36,000, respectively.
INCOME
TAXES
The
Company follows the provisions of FASB ASC 740 “Accounting for Income Taxes.” Under the asset and liability
method of ASC 740, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributed to
differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax
base. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the
years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Under ASC 740, the effect on deferred tax
assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. If it
is more likely than not that some portion of a deferred tax asset will not be realized, a valuation allowance is recognized.
As of December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020 the Company recognized a valuation allowance reserve of approximately $88,000 for
deferred tax assets relating to net operating loss carryforwards that the Company will more than likely not be able to
realize prior to their expiration.
The
Company analyzes its deferred tax assets and liabilities at the end of each interim period and, based on management’s best
estimate of its full year effective tax rate, recognizes cumulative adjustments to its deferred tax assets and liabilities. For
the nine months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 we estimated our effective tax rate to be approximately 23% and 22%, respectively.
As of December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020 the Singing Machine had net deferred tax assets of approximately $413,000 and $1,286,000,
respectively. The Company recorded an income tax provision of approximately $264,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2020
and an income tax benefit of approximately $240,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2019. The Company recorded an income
tax provision of approximately $1,006,000 for the nine months ended December 31, 2020 and an income tax benefit of approximately
$295,000 for the nine months ended December 31, 2019.
The
Company recognizes a liability for uncertain tax positions. An uncertain tax position is defined as a position in a
previously filed tax return or a position expected to be taken in a future tax return that is not based on clear and
unambiguous tax law and which is reflected in measuring current or deferred income tax assets and liabilities for interim or
annual periods. The Company may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not
that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the
position. The Company measures the tax benefits recognized based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50%
likelihood of being realized upon ultimate resolution. As of December 31, 2020, there were no uncertain tax positions that
resulted in any adjustment to the Company’s provision for income taxes. The Company recognizes interest and penalties
related to unrecognized tax benefits in its provision for income taxes. The Company currently has no liabilities recorded for
accrued interest or penalties related to uncertain tax provisions.
COMPUTATION
OF EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
Computation
of dilutive shares for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2020 are as follows:
For the
three months ended December 31, 2020
For the nine months ended December 31, 2020
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding
38,885,000
38,667,000
Effect of dilutive stock options
271,000
374,000
Diluted weighted average of common shares outstanding
39,156,000
39,041,000
Basic
net income per share is based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted
net income per share reflects the potential dilution assuming shares of common stock were issued upon the exercise of outstanding
in-the-money options and the proceeds thereof were used to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock at the average
market price during the period using the treasury stock method. For the three and nine months ended December 31, 2020, options
to purchase approximately 271,000 and 374,000 shares of common stock, respectively, have been included in the calculation of diluted
net income per share as compared to approximately 371,000 shares that were excluded for both the three and nine months ended December
31, 2019, as the result would have been anti-dilutive.
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NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December
31, 2020 and 2019
(Unaudited)
RECENT
ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In
December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, “Income Taxes (Topic 740). Among several issues addressed in this ASU,
there was one area that may potentially affect the Company’s calculations of interim income tax provision or benefit. The
guidance specifies that an entity should apply the annual effective tax rate to the year-to date income or loss as long as the
tax benefits for any losses are expected to be realized during the year or would be recognizable as a deferred tax asset at the
end of the year eliminating the requirement of a valuation allowance for that interim period. There is specific guidance for circumstances
in which an entity incurs a loss on a year-to-date basis that exceeds the anticipated ordinary loss for the year, which is an
exception to the general guidance in Subtopic 740-270. This new guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within
those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. We are currently evaluating the potential effects of this updated guidance
on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In
June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments—Credit Losses” (Topic 326) . This ASU represents
a significant change in the current accounting model by requiring immediate recognition of management’s estimates of current
expected credit losses. Under the prior model, losses were recognized only as they were incurred, which delayed recognition of
expected losses that might not yet have met the threshold of being probable. The
amendments in ASU 2016-03 for smaller reporting companies are effective for fiscal years beginning after April 1, 2023 including
interim periods within that fiscal year. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the potential effects of this
updated guidance on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
NOTE
3 - INVENTORIES, NET
Inventories
are comprised of the following components:
December 31,
March 31,
2020
2020
Finished Goods
$ 4,189,000
$ 6,595,000
Inventory in Transit
219,000
73,000
Estimated Amount of Future Returns
1,846,000
1,367,000
Subtotal
6,254,000
8,035,000
Less:Inventory Reserve
917,000
434,000
Inventories, net
$ 5,337,000
$ 7,601,000
NOTE
4 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
A
summary of property and equipment is as follows:
USEFUL
December 31,
March 31,
LIFE
2020
2020
Computer and office equipment
5-7 years
$ 445,000
$ 445,000
Furniture and fixtures
7 years
98,000
98,000
Warehouse equipment
7 years
199,000
195,000
Molds and tooling
3-5 years
1,765,000
1,680,000
2,507,000
2,418,000
Less: Accumulated depreciation
1,851,000
1,647,000
$ 656,000
$ 771,000
Depreciation
expense for the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was approximately $65,000 and $77,000, respectively. Depreciation
expense for the nine months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was approximately $204,000 and $196,000, respectively.
NOTE
5 – BANK FINANCING
Intercreditor
Revolving Credit Facility Crestmark Bank and Iron Horse Credit
On
June 16, 2020, the Company executed an Intercreditor Revolving Credit Facility on eligible accounts receivable and inventory which
replaced the Company’s previous revolving credit facility with PNC Bank which was terminated on June 16, 2020. The Company
signed a two-year Loan and Security Agreement for a $10.0 million financing facility with Crestmark Bank (“Crestmark Facility”)
on eligible accounts receivable. The outstanding loan balance cannot exceed $10.0 million during peak selling season between July
1 and December 31and is reduced to a maximum of $5.0 million between January 1 and July 31. Costs associated with closing of the
Intercreditor Revolving Credit Facility of approximately $74,000 are deferred and will be amortized over one year. During the
three and nine months ended December 31, 2020 the Company incurred amortization expense of approximately $19,000 and $40,000,
respectively associated with the amortization of deferred financing costs from the Intercreditor Revolving Credit Facility.
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NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December
31, 2020 and 2019
(Unaudited)
Under
the Crestmark Facility:
●
Advance
rate shall not exceed 70% of Eligible Accounts Receivable aged less than 90 days from invoice date.
●
Crestmark
shall maintain a base dilution reserve of 1% for each 1% of dilution over 15%.
●
Crestmark
will implement an availability block of 20% of amounts due on Iron Horse Credit (“IHC”) Intercreditor Revolving
Credit Facility.
●
Mandatory
pay-down of the loan to zero in January and February each year.
The
Crestmark Facility is secured by a perfected security interest in all assets including a first security interest in Accounts Receivable
and Inventory. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Crestmark shall subordinate its first security interest in inventory to IHC as agreed
between all parties. The Crestmark Facility bears interest at the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate plus 5.50% with a floor of 8.75%.
Interest and Maintenance Fees shall be calculated on the higher of the actual average monthly loan balance from the prior month
or a minimum average loan balance of $2,000,000. For the three and nine months ended December 31, 2020 the Company recorded interest
expense of approximately $100,000 and $151,000, respectively. The Crestmark Facility expires on June 15, 2022. As of December
31, 2020, the Company had no outstanding balance on the Crestmark Facility. In addition, the Company executed a two-year Loan
and Security Agreement with Iron Horse Credit (“IHC Facility”) for up to $2,500,000 in inventory financing.
Under
the IHC Facility:
●
Advance
rate shall not exceed the lower of (a) 70% of the inventory cost or (b) 85% of Net Orderly Liquidation Value (NOLV) as determined
by an independent third-party appraiser engaged by IHC.
●
The
Company must maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio test of 1:1 times measured on a rolling 12-month basis, defined as earnings
before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) less non-financed capital expenditures, cash
dividends and distributions paid and cash taxes paid divided by the sum of interest and principal on all indebtedness. This
financial covenant has been waived for the first six months of the IHC Facility. As of December 31, 2020, the Company is in
compliance with this covenant.
The
IHC Facility is secured by a perfected security interest in the Company’s inventory. The IHC Facility bears interest at
1.292% per month or 15.51% annually. Interest shall be calculated on the higher of the actual average monthly loan balance from
the prior month or a minimum average loan balance of $1,000,000. Interest expense for the three and nine months ended December
31, 2020 was approximately $41,000 and $103,000, respectively. The IHC Facility expires on June 15, 2022. As of December 31, 2020,
there was an outstanding balance of approximately $65,000.
Revolving
Credit Facility PNC Bank
On
June 22, 2017, the Company renewed the existing revolving credit facility (the “PNC Revolving Credit Facility”) with
PNC Bank, National Association (“PNC”) for an additional three years which was terminated on June 16, 2020 and replaced
by the Intercreditor Revolving Credit Facility with Crestmark and IHC. In September 2019, the Company defaulted on the PNC Revolving
Credit Facility due to non-compliance with the fixed charge coverage ratio requirement. In November 2019, the Company entered
into a Forbearance Agreement with PNC whereby PNC delayed taking action they would have been be entitled to under a default through
March 31, 2020. The Company remained in default of the Forbearance Agreement up until termination of the Revolving Credit Facility
on June 16, 2020 at which time the Company executed the Intercreditor Revolving Credit Facility with Crestmark and IHC. As of
December 31, 2020, and March 31, 2020 there were no amounts due on the PNC Revolving Credit Facility. During the three months
ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 the Company incurred interest expense of approximately $0 and $86,000, respectively, on amounts
borrowed against the PNC Revolving Credit Facility. During the nine months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 the Company incurred
interest expense of approximately $0 and $119,000, respectively on amounts borrowed against the PNC Revolving Credit Facility.
Note
Payable Payroll Protection Plan
On
May 5, 2020, the Company received loan proceeds from Crestmark in the amount of approximately $444,000 under the Paycheck Protection
Program (“PPP”). The PPP was established as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES
Act”), which provides for loans to qualifying businesses for amounts up to 2.5 times of the average monthly payroll expenses
of the qualifying business. The loans and accrued interest may be forgivable to the extent the Company uses the loan proceeds
for eligible purposes, including payroll, benefits, rent and utilities, and maintains its payroll levels. The amount of loan forgiveness
may be reduced if the borrower terminates employees or reduces salaries during the eligible period. The unforgiven portion of
the PPP loan is payable over two years at an interest rate of 1%, with a deferral of payments until a forgiveness application
has been accepted and reviewed by the SBA, and the SBA has provided Crestmark with the loan forgiveness amount. For the three
months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 the Company incurred interest expense of approximately $1,000 and $0, respectively. For
the nine months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 the Company incurred interest expense of approximately $3,000 and $0, respectively.
As of December 31, 2020 there was an outstanding balance on the PPP note payable of approximately $444,000. The Company currently
expects to apply for forgiveness of the entire loan balance.
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NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December
31, 2020 and 2019
(Unaudited)
Installment
Notes Payable
On
June 18, 2019, the Company entered into a financing arrangement with Dimension Funding, LLC (“Dimension”) to finance
an entire ERP System project over a term of 60 months at a cost of approximately $365,000. As of December 31, 2020, the Company
executed three installment notes totaling approximately $365,000 for payments issued to the project vendor. The installment notes
have 60-month terms with interest rates of 7.58%, 8.55% and 9.25%, respectively. The installment notes are payable in monthly
installments of $7,459 which include principal and interest. As of December 31, 2020, and March 31, 2020 there was an outstanding
balance on the installment notes of approximately $297,000 and $346,000, respectively. For the three months ended December 31,
2020 and 2019 the Company incurred interest expense of approximately $6,000. For the nine months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
the Company incurred interest expense of approximately $20,000 and $14,000, respectively.
Subordinated
Debt/Note Payable to Related Party
In
conjunction with the Crestmark Facility and IHC Facility there is a subordination agreement on related party debt due to
Starlight Marketing Development, Ltd. of approximately $803,000. On June 1, 2020 the remaining amount due on the subordinated
debt of approximately $803,000 was converted to a note payable (“subordinated note payable”) which bears interest
at 6%. As part of the agreement to convert the subordinated debt to a note payable it was agreed that interest expense would
be accrued at the same 6% interest rate on the unpaid principal retroactively from the date that previously scheduled
payments had been missed. During the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 interest expense was approximately $12,000
and $0, respectively on the subordinated note payable and the related party subordinated debt. During the nine months ended
December 31, 2020 and 2019 interest expense was approximately $36,000 and $0, respectively on the subordinated note payable
and the related party subordinated debt.
In
connection with the Intercreditor Revolving Credit Facility the Company was required to subordinate the subordinated note payable.
Both the Crestmark Facility and IHC Facility agreements allow for the repayment of the subordinated note payable provided any
amounts borrowed against these credit facilities are paid in full, the Company maintains a 1 : 1 debt coverage ratio and exhibits
sufficient cash liquidity to support on-going operations. As of December 31, 2020, the Company missed the first scheduled payment
due on December 31, 2020 and obtained a waiver from the subordinated note holder allowing the first payment to be deferred until
February 2021. The Company intends to make additional payments per the note repayment schedule providing the Company meets all
repayment requirements of the Crestmark Facility and IHC Facility agreements.
Scheduled
maturities of outstanding debt as of December 31, 2020 are as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
Revolving Line of Credit Iron Horse Credit
Installment Notes
Note Payable Payroll Protection Program
Subordinated Related Party Debt
2021
$ 65,000
67,000
297,000
750,000
2022
-
73,000
149,000
53,000
2023
-
79,000
-
-
2024
-
75,000
-
-
2025 and beyond
-
3,000
-
-
Scheduled Payments
$ 65,000
$ 297,000
$ 446,000
$ 803,000
NOTE
6 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
INSURANCE
CLAIM SETTLEMENT – DAMAGED GOODS INCIDENT
During
the nine-months ended December 31, 2020, we have recovered approximately $2,336,000 from our cargo insurance coverage which settled
approximately $1,268,000 in an insurance claim receivable with the remaining proceeds reflected in other income and (expenses)
as a gain from damaged goods insurance claim in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. For the three and nine months
ended December 31, 2020 the gain from damaged goods insurance claim was approximately $0 and $1,068,000, respectively. The insurance
claim is now closed.
LEGAL
MATTERS
Management
is not aware of any legal proceedings other than matters that arise in the ordinary course of business .
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NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December
31, 2020 and 2019
(Unaudited)
LEASES
Operating
Leases
We
have operating lease agreements for offices and a warehouse facility in Florida, California and Hong Kong expiring in various
years through 2024.
We
entered into an operating lease agreement, effective October 1, 2017, for the corporate headquarters located in Fort Lauderdale,
Florida where we lease approximately 6,500 square feet of office space. The lease expires on March 31, 2024. The base rent payment
is approximately $8,800 per month, subject to annual adjustments.
We
entered into an operating lease agreement, effective June 1, 2013, for 86,000 square feet of warehouse space in Ontario, California
for our logistics operations. On June 15, 2020 we executed a three-year lease extension which will expire on August 31, 2023.
The renewal base rent payment is $65,300 with a 3% increase every 12 months for the remaining term of the extension.
We
entered into an operating lease agreement, effective May 1, 2018, for 424 square feet of office space in Macau. The rent is fixed
at approximately $1,600 per month for the duration of the lease which expires on April 30, 2021. The lease provides for a renewal
option to extend the lease.
Lease
expense for our operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease terms.
Finance
Leases
On
May 25, 2018 and June 4, 2018, we entered into two long-term capital leasing arrangements with Wells Fargo Equipment Finance (“Wells
Fargo”) to finance the leasing of two used forklift vehicles in the amount of approximately $44,000. The leases require
monthly payments in the amount of $1,279 per month over a total lease term of 36 months which commenced on June 1, 2018. The agreement
has an effective interest rate of 4.5% and the Company has the option to purchase the equipment at the end of the lease term for
one dollar. As of December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020, the remaining amounts due on these capital leasing arrangements was approximately
$6,000 and $18,000, respectively.
Supplemental
balance sheet information related to leases as of December 31, 2020 is as follows:
Assets:
Operating lease - right-of-use assets
$ 2,269,108
Finance leases as a component of property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $16,582
26,945
Liabilities
Current
Current portion of operating leases
$ 779,905
Current portion of finance leases
6,336
Noncurrent
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion
$ 1,540,226
Finance leases, net of current portion
-
Supplemental statement of operations information related to leases for the three and nine months ended
December 31, 2020 is as follows:
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2020
Operating lease expense as a component of general and administrative expenses
$ 232,646
$ 558,069
Finance lease cost
Depreciation of leased assets as a component of depreciation
$ 1,555
$ 4,664
Interest on lease liabilities as a component of interest expense
$ 52
$ 315
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases for the nine months ended December 31, 2020 is as follows:
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flow paid for operating leases
$ 576,824
Financing cash flow paid for finance leases
$ 11,167
Lease term and Discount Rate
Weighted average remaining lease term (months)
Operating leases
33.0
Finance leases
5.0
Weighted average discount rate
Operating leases
6.25 %
Finance leases
3.68 %
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NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December
31, 2020 and 2019
(Unaudited)
Scheduled
maturities of operating and finance lease liabilities outstanding as of December 31, 2020 are as follows:
Year ended December 31,
Operating Leases
Finance Leases
2021
$ 911,000
$ 6,000
2022
932,000
-
2023
674,000
-
2024
31,000
-
Total Minimum Future Payments
2,548,000
6,000
Less: Imputed Interest
228,000
-
Present Value of Lease Liabilities
$ 2,320,000
$ 6,000
NOTE
7 - STOCK OPTIONS
During
the nine months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 the Company issued 100,000 stock options at an exercise price of $.29 and $.38,
respectively to directors as compensation for their service.
The
fair value of each option grant was estimated on the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the
assumptions outlined below. The expected volatility is based upon historical volatility of our stock and other contributing
factors. The expected term is based upon observation of actual time elapsed between date of grant and exercise of options for
all employees. The following inputs were used to value each option grant:
●
For
nine months ended December 31, 2020: expected dividend yield of 0%, risk-free interest rate of 0.18%, volatility of 146.7%
and an expected term of three years.
A
summary of stock option activity for the nine months ended December 31, 2020 is summarized below:
December 31, 2020
Number of Options
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Stock Options:
Balance at beginning of period
2,230,000
$ 0.26
Granted
100,000
$ 0.29
Exercised
(440,000 )
$ 0.06
Forfeited
(190,000 )
$ 0.19
Balance at end of period
1,700,000
$ 0.32
Options exercisable at end of period
1,600,000
$ 0.32
The
following table summarizes information about employee stock options outstanding at December 31, 2020:
Range of Exercise Price
Number
Outstanding at December 31, 20
Weighted
Average Remaining Contractural Life
Weighted
Average Exercise Price
Number
Exercisable at December 31, 2020
Weighted
Average Exercise Price
$ .03 - $.38
1,150,000
4.3
0.23
1,050,000
0.23
$ .47 - $.55
550,000
6.7
0.50
550,000
0.50
*
1,700,000
1,600,000
*
Total number of options outstanding as of December 31, 2020 includes 600,000 options issued to five current and two former directors
as compensation and 1,040,000 options issued to key employees that were not issued from the Plan.
As
of December 31, 2020 there was unrecognized expense of approximately $15,000 remaining on options currently vesting over time
with approximately ten months remaining until these options are fully vested.
The
intrinsic value of vested options as of December 31, 2020 was approximately $121,000.
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SINGING MACHINE COMPANY, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December
31, 2020 and 2019
(Unaudited)
NOTE
8 – COMMON STOCK ISSUANCES
On
November 6, 2020, the Company issued 43,105 shares of its common stock to its Board of Directors valued at $0.29 per share, pursuant
to our annual director compensation plan for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020. The Company recorded director compensation
of $12,500 during the three and nine months ended December 31, 2020, respectively.
NOTE
9 - GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Sales
to customers outside of the United States for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 were primarily made by
the Macau Subsidiary in US dollars. Sales by geographic region for the periods presented are as follows:
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
December 31,
December 31,
2020
2019
2020
2019
(as restated)
(as restated)
North America
$ 16,623,000
$ 12,426,000
$ 41,014,000
$ 32,106,000
Europe
31,000
1,396,000
924,000
4,936,000
Australia
319,000
36,000
372,000
510,000
$ 16,973,000
$ 13,858,000
$ 42,310,000
$ 37,552,000
The
geographic area of sales was based on the location where the product is delivered.
NOTE
10 –RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All
transactions listed below are related to the Company as they are all with affiliates of our Chairman of the Board, Mr. Phillip
Lau.
DUE
TO/FROM RELATED PARTIES
On
December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020, in the aggregate the Company had approximately $0 and $100,000, respectively, due from related
parties for goods and services sold to these companies.
On
December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020, the Company had amounts due to related parties in the amounts of approximately $129,000
and $502,000 for facility fees, storage and administrative services provided to the Company by these related parties.
TRADE
During
the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 the Company did not sell any products to Winglight Pacific, Ltd. (“Winglight”),
a related party. During the nine months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 the Company sold approximately $0 and $852,000, respectively
to Winglight at a discounted price similar to prices granted to major direct import customers shipped internationally with freight
prepaid. The average gross profit margin on sales to Winglight for the nine months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was NA and
23.7%, respectively. The product was shipped to Cosmo Communications of Canada (“Cosmo”), another related company
and the Company’s primary distributor of its products to Canada at that time.
During
the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 the Company sold approximately $0 and $45,000 respectively, of product directly
to Cosmo from its California warehouse facility. During the nine months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 the Company sold approximately
$0 and $284,000, respectively of product directly to Cosmo from its California warehouse facility. These amounts were included
as a component of net sales in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.
On
July 30, 2020, the Company and Cosmo reached agreement that Cosmo would no longer be the Company’s Canadian distributor
and the Company became the sole and exclusive distributor of the Company’s products in Canada. As part of the agreement,
the companies executed a Purchase and Sales agreement whereby the Company acquired all of Cosmo’s karaoke inventory for
approximately $685,000. During the three and nine months ended December 31, 2020, there was a gain of approximately $188,000 from
Cosmo related to the payment in fiscal 2021 on prior year sales and the related receivable previously reversed and written off
as initially deemed uncollectible.
The
Company incurred service expenses from Starlight Electronics Co, Ltd, (“SLE”) a related party. The services from SLE
for the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 were approximately $91,000. The services from SLE for the nine months ended
December 31, 2020 and 2019 were approximately $272,000 and $282,000, respectively. These amounts were included as a component
of general and administrative expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.
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SINGING MACHINE COMPANY, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December
31, 2020 and 2019
(Unaudited)
NOTE
11 – RESERVE FOR SALES RETURNS
A
return program for defective goods is negotiated with each of our wholesale customers on a year-to-year basis. Customers are allowed
to return defective goods within a specified period of time after shipment (between 6 and 9 months). The Company does make occasional
exceptions to this return policy and accordingly records a sales return reserve based on historic return amounts, specific exceptions
as identified and management estimates.
The
Company records a sales reserve for its return goods programs at the time of sale for estimated sales returns that may occur.
The liability for defective goods is included in the reserve for sales returns on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Changes
in the Company’s reserve for sales returns are presented in the following table:
December 31,
December 31,
2020
2019
Reserve for sales returns at beginning of the year
$ 1,224,000
$ 896,000
Provision for estimated sales returns
4,187,000
6,757,000
Sales returns received
(2,445,000 )
(3,107,000 )
Reserve for sales returns at end of the period
$ 2,966,000
$ 4,546,000
NOTE
12 – REFUNDS DUE TO CUSTOMERS
As
of December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020 the amount of refunds due to customers was approximately $102,000 and $807,000, respectively.
Refunds due to customers at December 31, 2020 were primarily due to one customer for overstock returns. Refunds due to customers
at March 31, 2020 were primarily due to one major customer which reflects approximately $1,691,000 of chargebacks less approximately
$1,181,000 that the customer had deducted on payment remittances to the Company as of March 31, 2020. The remaining $297,000 was
primarily due to amounts due to two major customers for overstock returns.
NOTE
13 - EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
The
Company has a 401(k) plan for its employees to which the Company makes contributions at rates dependent on the level of each employee’s
contributions. Contributions made by the Company are limited to the maximum allowable for federal income tax purposes. The amounts
charged to operations for contributions to this plan and administrative costs during the three months ended December 31, 2020
and 2019 totaled approximately $20,000 and $15,000, respectively. The amounts charged to operations for contributions to this
plan and administrative costs during the nine months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 totaled approximately $54,000 and $47,000,
respectively. The amounts are included as a component of general and administrative expense in the accompanying condensed consolidated
statements of operations. The Company does not provide any post-employment benefits to retirees.
NOTE
14 - CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT AND SALES RISK
The
Company derives a majority of its revenues from retailers of products in the United States. At December 31, 2020, 41% of accounts
receivable were due from two customers in North America that individually owed over 10% of total accounts receivable. At March
31, 2020, 82% of accounts receivable were due from three customers in North America that individually owed over 10% of total accounts
receivable.
The
Company generates most of its revenue from retailers of products in the United States with a significant amount of sales concentrated
with several large customers the loss of which could have an adverse impact on the financial position of the Company. For the
three months ended December 31, 2020, there were five customers who individually accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s
net sales. Revenue derived from these customers as a percentage of net sales were 22%, 22%, 19%, 12%, and 12% respectively. For
the three months ended December 31, 2019, there were four customers who individually accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s
net sales. Revenue derived from these customers as a percentage of net sales were 25%, 21%, 13% and 10%, respectively.
For
the nine months ended December 31, 2020, there were four customers who individually accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s
net sales. Revenue derived from these customers as a percentage of net sales were 34%, 19%, 13% and 13% respectively. For the
nine months ended December 31, 2019, there were three customers who individually accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s
net sales. Revenue derived from these customers as a percentage of net sales were 38%, 14% and 10%, respectively.
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ITEM
2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS
The
following discussion should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes included elsewhere
in this quarterly report. This document contains certain forward-looking statements including, among others, anticipated trends
in our financial condition and results of operations and our business strategy. (See Part II, Item 1A, “Risk Factors “).
These forward-looking statements are based largely on our current expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties.
Actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements.
Statements
included in this quarterly report that do not relate to present or historical conditions are called “forward-looking statements.”
Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results
or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements
may include, without limitation, statements relating to our plans, strategies, objectives, expectations and intentions. Words
such as “believes,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “possible,” “estimates,”
“anticipates,” “expects,” “plans,” “should,” “could,” “will,”
and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Our ability to predict or project future results
or the effect of events on our operating results is inherently uncertain. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee
of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by which, such performance
or results will be achieved.
Important
factors to consider in evaluating such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (i) changes in external factors
or in our internal budgeting process which might impact trends in our results of operations; (ii) unanticipated working capital
or other cash requirements; (iii) changes in our business strategy or an inability to execute our strategy due to unanticipated
changes in the industries in which we operate; and (iv) the effects of adverse general economic conditions, both within the United
States and globally, (v) vendor price increases and decreased margins due to competitive pricing during the economic downturn
(vi)various competitive market factors that may prevent us from competing successfully in the marketplace and (vii) other factors
described in the risk factors section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, this Quarterly Report on 10-Q, or in our other filings
made with the SEC.
Readers
are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s opinions only
as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking
statements.
OVERVIEW
The
Singing Machine Company, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”, “SMC”, “The Singing Machine”)
and its three wholly-owned subsidiaries SMC (Comercial Offshore De Macau) Limitada (“Macau Subsidiary”), SMC Logistics,
Inc. (“SMC-L”) and SMC-Music, Inc.(“SMC-M”) are primarily engaged in the development, marketing, and sale
of consumer karaoke audio systems, accessories, musical instruments and musical recordings. The products are sold by SMC to retailers
and distributors for resale to consumers.
Our
products are sold throughout North America, Europe and Australia primarily through major mass merchandisers and warehouse clubs,
on-line retailers and to a lesser extent department stores, lifestyle merchants, direct mail catalogs and showrooms, music and
record stores, and specialty stores.
Representative
customers include Amazon, Best Buy, BJ’s Wholesale, Costco, Sam’s Club, Target, and Wal-Mart. Our business has historically
been subject to seasonal fluctuations causing our revenues to vary from quarter to quarter and between the same periods in different
fiscal years. Our products are manufactured for the most part based on the purchase indications of our customers. We are uncertain
of how significantly our business would be harmed by a prolonged economic recession, but we anticipate that continued contraction
of consumer spending would negatively affect our revenues and profit margins.
Sales
of consumer electronics and toy products in the retail channel are highly seasonal, with a majority of retail sales occurring
during the period from September through December in anticipation of the holiday season, which includes Christmas. A substantial
majority of our sales occur during the second quarter ending September 30 and the third quarter ending December 31. Sales in our
second and third quarter, combined, accounted for approximately 85% and 94% of net sales in fiscal 2020 and 2019, respectively.
The
COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected U.S. consumer shopping patterns and caused the health of the U.S. economy to deteriorate.
We cannot foresee whether the outbreak of COVID-19 will be effectively contained, nor can we predict the severity and duration
of its impact on our business and our financial results. If the outbreak of COVID-19 is not effectively and timely controlled,
our business operations, financial condition, and liquidity may be materially and adversely affected as a result of prolonged
disruptions in consumer spending, a lack of demand for our products, forced retail store closures and other factors that we cannot
foresee. The extent to which COVID-19 will impact our business and our financial results will depend on future developments which
are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted.
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RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
The
following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain items related to our consolidated statements of operations as a
percentage of net sales for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019:
The
Singing Machine Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONDENDSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For Three Months Ended
For Nine Months Ended
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
Net Sales
100.0 %
100.0 %
100.0 %
100.0 %
Cost of Goods Sold
70.7 %
82.9 %
72.2 %
79.2 %
Gross Profit
29.3 %
17.1 %
27.8 %
20.8 %
Operating Expenses
Selling expenses
8.8 %
12.6 %
7.7 %
9.8 %
General and administrative expenses
11.3 %
10.4 %
12.1 %
13.4 %
Depreciation and amortization
0.4 %
0.6 %
0.5 %
0.5 %
Total Operating Expenses
20.5 %
23.6 %
20.3 %
23.7 %
Income (Loss) from Operations
8.8 %
-6.5 %
7.5 %
-2.9 %
Other Income and (Expenses)
Gain from damaged goods insurance claim
0.0 %
0.0 %
2.5 %
0.0 %
Gain from vendor credit for damaged goods
0.0 %
0.0 %
0.9 %
0.0 %
Contigency gain - related party
1.1 %
0.0 %
0.4 %
0.0 %
Interest expense
-1.4 %
-0.8 %
-0.9 %
-0.4 %
Financing costs
-0.1 %
0.0 %
-0.1 %
0.0 %
Total Other Income and (Expenses)
-0.4 %
-0.8 %
2.8 %
-0.4 %
Income (Loss) Before Income Tax (Provision) Benefit
8.4 %
-7.3 %
10.3 %
-3.3 %
Income Tax (Provision) Benefit
-1.6 %
1.7 %
-2.4 %
0.8 %
Net Income (Loss)
6.8 %
-5.6 %
7.9 %
-2.5 %
QUARTER
ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 COMPARED TO THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019
NET
SALES
Net
sales for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 increased to approximately $16,973,000 from $13,858,000 an increase of approximately
$3,115,000 as compared to the same period ended December 31, 2019. This increase was primarily due to an increase in sales to
two major customers of approximately $2,798,000 due in part to the continued success of the Carpool Karaoke Microphone (“CPK”)
product and increased demand in consumer electronics products due to COVID-19 and a reduction in co-op promotion allowances of
approximately $803,000.
GROSS
PROFIT
Gross
profit for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 increased to approximately $4,974,000 from $2,371,000 an increase of approximately
$2,603,000 as compared to the same period in the prior year. Approximately $601,000 of the increase was commensurate with the
increase in net sales, approximately $803,000 was due to a decrease in co-op promotion allowances with the remaining variance
primarily due to an increase in profit margin on the mix of products sold.
Gross
profit margin for the three months ended December 31, 2020 was 29.3% compared to 17.1% for the three months ended December 31,
2019. The increase in CPK product sales which yielded significantly higher profit margin accounted for approximately 5.1 margin
points of the increase. The decrease in co-op promotion allowances accounted for approximately 4.9 points of the 12.2 margin point
increase with the remaining 2.2 points in margin increase due to the higher margin yield in the remaining mix of products sold.
OPERATING
EXPENSES
For
the quarter ended December 31, 2020, total operating expenses increased to approximately $3,481,000 compared to approximately
$3,260,000 from the same period in the prior year. This represents an increase in total operating expenses of approximately $221,000
from the quarter ended December 31, 2019. Selling expenses decreased by approximately $250,000, There was a reduction in discretionary
marketing spending of approximately $181,000 associated with one-time roll-out expenses of the CPK product in the prior fiscal
year with the remaining decrease primarily due to a decrease in freight expense associated with a one-time freight charge in the
prior fiscal year for damaged goods received by one major customer.
General
and administrative expenses increased by approximately $483,000 to approximately $1,925,000 for the three months ended December
31, 2020 compared to approximately $1,442,000 for the same period ended December 31, 2019. There was an increase in payroll expense
of approximately $346,000 primarily due to payment of officer and key employee bonuses as well as additional COVID related bonus
payments made to our California warehouse personnel. There was an increase in rent expense of approximately $78,000 from the new
lease renewal for the California warehouse which commenced in September 2020. The remaining variance was primarily due to other
variable expenses associated with the increase in net sales.
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INCOME
(LOSS) INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
There
was income from operations of approximately $1,493,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2020 compared to a loss from operations
of approximately $889,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2019. The increase in income from operations of approximately
$2,382,000 was primarily due to the increase in gross profit of approximately $2,603,000 offset by a decrease in selling expenses
of approximately $250,000 as explained above.
OTHER
INCOME (EXPENSES)
Other
income and (expenses), net increased by approximately $48,000 to approximately $61,000 in other expenses, net for the three months
ended December 31, 2020 compared to approximately $109,000 in other expenses, net for the same period ended December 31, 2019.
There was an increase in interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs of approximately $140,000 associated with
the financing terms of the Crestmark Facility and IHC Facility which was offset by a gain of approximately $188,000 from Cosmo
related to the payment in fiscal 2021 on prior year sales and the related receivable previously reversed and written off as initially
deemed uncollectible.
INCOME
TAXES
For
the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 the Company recognized an income tax provision of approximately $264,000 and
an income tax benefit of approximately $240,000, respectively, due to management’s best estimate of the Company’s
full year effective tax rate of approximately 23.0% and 22.7%, respectively.
NET
INCOME(LOSS)
For
the three months ended December 31, 2020 there was net income of approximately $1,167,000 compared to a net loss of approximately
$758,000 for the same period a year ago. The increase in net income was primarily due to the same reasons discussed in Income
(Loss) from Operations and Income Taxes.
NINE
MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 COMPARED TO THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019
NET
SALES
Net
sales for the nine months ended December 31, 2020 increased to approximately $42,310,000 from $37,552,000 an increase of approximately
$4,758,000 as compared to the same period ended December 31, 2019. There was an increase in sales of approximately $4,380,000
to one major customer whose internet business flourished during the COVID pandemic and also had significant success selling our
CPK product. The remaining increase of approximately $378,000 is primarily due to increased sales of our CPK product by some of
our other major customers.
GROSS
PROFIT
Gross
profit for the nine months ended December 31, 2020 increased to approximately $11,759,000 from approximately $7,805,000 an increase
of approximately $3,954,000 as compared to the same period in the prior year. Approximately $1,037,000 of the increase was commensurate
with the increase in net sales, approximately $826,000 was due to a decrease in co-op promotion allowances with the remaining
variance primarily due to an increase in profit margin on the mix of products sold.
Gross
profit margin for the nine months ended December 31, 2020 was 27.8% compared to 20.8% for the nine months ended December 31, 2019.
The increase in CPK product sales which yielded significantly higher profit margin accounted for approximately 3.6 margin points
of the increase. The decrease in co-op promotion allowances accounted for approximately 2.0 points of the 7.0 margin point increase
with the remaining 1.4 points in margin increase due to the higher margin yield in the remaining mix of products sold.
OPERATING
EXPENSES
For
the nine months ended December 31, 2020, total operating expenses decreased to approximately $8,599,000 compared to approximately
$8,937,000 from the same period in the prior year. This represents a decrease in total operating expenses of approximately $338,000
from the nine months ended December 31, 2019. Selling expenses decreased by approximately $428,000 primarily due to a reduction
in discretionary marketing spending of approximately $525,000 associated with one-time roll-out expenses of the CPK product in
the prior fiscal year offset by an increase of approximately $108,000 in royalty expense associated with the increase in CPK licensed
product sales.
General
and administrative expenses increased by approximately $81,000 to approximately $5,130,000 for the nine months ended December
31, 2020 compared to approximately $5,049,000 for the same period ended December 31, 2019. There was an increase in payroll expense
of approximately $386,000 primarily due to payment of officer and key employee bonuses as well as additional COVID related bonus
payments made to our California warehouse personnel. This increase was offset by a decrease of approximately $346,000 one-time
administrative expenses incurred in the prior year relating to the processing of damaged goods received by one major customer
with the remaining variance due to other variable administrative expenses.
INCOME
(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS
There
was income from operations of approximately $3,160,000 for the nine months ended December 31, 2020 compared to a loss from operations
of approximately $1,132,000 for the nine months ended December 31, 2019. The increase in income from operations of approximately
$4,292,000 was primarily due the increase in gross profit and decrease in selling and general administrative expenses as explained
above.
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OTHER
INCOME (EXPENSES)
Other
income and (expenses), net increased by approximately $1,380,000 to approximately $1,214,000 in other income, net for the nine
months ended December 31, 2020 compared to approximately $166,000 in other expenses, net for the same period ended December 31,
2019 primarily due to the recovery of approximately $1,068,000 in out-of-pocket expenses relating to a prior year damaged goods
insurance claim and a vendor extinguishing accounts payable of $390,000 from the factory that caused the damage. There was a gain
of approximately $188,000 from Cosmo related to the payment in fiscal 2021 on prior year sales and the related receivable previously
reversed and written off as initially deemed uncollectible. These increases in other income were offset by an increase in interest
expense and amortization of deferred financing costs of approximately $266,000 associated with the financing terms of the Crestmark
Facility and IHC Facility.
INCOME
TAXES
For
the nine months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 the Company recognized an income tax provision of approximately $1,006,000 and
an income tax benefit of approximately $295,000, respectively, due to management’s best estimate of the Company’s
full year effective tax rate of approximately 23.0% and 22.7%, respectively.
NET
INCOME (LOSS)
For
the nine months ended December 31, 2020 there was net income of approximately $3,368,000 compared to a net loss of approximately
$1,003,000 for the same period a year ago. The increase in net income was primarily due to the same reasons discussed in Income
(Loss) from Operations and Income Taxes.
LIQUIDITY
AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
As
of December 31, 2020, the Company had cash on hand of approximately $823,000 as compared to cash on hand of approximately $684,000
December 31, 2019. We had working capital of approximately $7,635,000 as of December 31, 2020. Net cash provided by operating
activities was approximately $165,000 for the nine months ended December 31, 2020, as compared to approximately $684,000 provided
by operating activities for the same period a year ago. See below for discussion of borrowing availability under our existing
lending arrangements.
During
the nine months ended December 31, 2020 there was a decrease in insurance receivable of approximately $1,268,000 as we received
proceeds for the one-time damaged goods incident that occurred in the prior fiscal year as well as a gain from the extinguishment
of accounts payable of $390,000 from one vendor related to the damaged goods issue. There was a decrease in inventory of approximately
$1,781,000 as the Company sold excess inventory left over from the prior fiscal year. There was a seasonal increase in reserves
for sales returns of approximately $1,742,000. There was an increase in accrued expenses of approximately $580,000 primarily due
to seasonal co-op promotion allowances, commissions and royalties. These increases in cash provided by operations were offset
by an increase in accounts receivable of approximately $7,056,000 due to peak season sales. There was an increase in amounts due
from banks of approximately $1,172,000 due to cash collected in excess of amounts due on the revolving credit facilities with
Crestmark Bank. There was a reduction in refunds due to customers of approximately $705,000 primarily due to settlement of prior
year damaged goods claims with one major customer. There was a decrease in accounts payable of approximately $1,470,000 as the
Company sold off excess inventory from the prior year and did not need to purchase as much new inventory to fulfill orders.
Net
cash provided by operating activities was approximately $684,000 for the nine months ended December 31, 2019. During the nine
months ended December 31, 2019 there was an increase in accounts payable of approximately $5,742,000 as we held back payments
to one vendor who caused the damaged goods issue with one major customer pending resolution of the related insurance claim filed.
There was an increase in reserves for sales returns of approximately $3,650,000 based on anticipated returns of CPK product as
well as in increase in overstock returns of core product due to decreased performance in the consumer electronic and toy industry
segments in general. There was an increase in accrued expenses of approximately $1,780,000 primarily due to the significant increase
in advertising allowance granted to customers to assist in customer product sell-through related to the CPK product as well as
to help mitigate overstock returns of core product after peak season. These increases in cash provided by operations were offset
by an increase in accounts receivable of approximately $6,125,000 due to peak season sales, an increase in insurance receivable
of approximately $1,286,000 relating to damaged goods claims from one customer, an increase of approximately $2,229,000 in inventories
due to increased estimated future returns primarily related to the CPK product. There were increases in related party accounts
receivable of approximately $895,000 due to peak seasonal amounts due for goods shipped to our Canadian distributor.
Net
cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended December 31, 2020 was approximately $89,000 as compared to approximately
$517,000 used in investing activities for the same period ended a year ago. Investing activities consisted primarily of purchases
of molds and tooling for new products for the nine months ended December 31, 2020. In the prior fiscal year, the Company invested
in a new Enterprise Resourcing Planning (ERP) system of approximately $304,000 with the remaining cash used in investment activities
consisting primarily of purchases of new product molds and tooling.
Net
cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended December 31, 2020 was approximately $402,000 compared to cash
provided by financing activities of approximately $140,000 for the same period ended of the prior year. We received loan
proceeds from Crestmark in the amount of approximately $444,000 under the Paycheck Protection Program with the remaining
variance primarily due to repayments of installment and capital lease payments. In the prior fiscal year we received
approximately $284,000 from a financing arrangement with Dimension Funding to finance implementation of a new Enterprise
Resource Planning system. This increase in cash provided by financing activities were offset by payments of finance leases
and the bank term note of approximately $136,000.
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On
June 16, 2020, the Company executed an Intercreditor Revolving Credit Facility with Crestmark and IHC on eligible accounts receivable
and inventory which replaced the Company’s previous revolving credit facility with PNC Bank which was terminated on June
16, 2020 (See Note 5 – Bank Financing). As of this filing, we have borrowed approximately $65,000 on the IHC Facility, which
provides for a maximum loan amount of $2,500,000 on eligible inventory and had no borrowings on our Crestmark Facility which will
make available up to $10,000,000 of eligible accounts receivable as the next twelve months progress. As of this filing the Company
has approximately $171,000 currently available from these two credit facilities based on eligible inventory with IHC and a mandatory
pay-down of the Crestmark Facility loan to $0 for the months of January and February.
In
August 2019, a major customer received goods that were significantly water damaged due to excess moisture absorbed in pallets
shipped by the factory. As a result we incurred a loss in cash flow of approximately $1,559,000 in revenue and approximately $849,000
in additional out of pocket expenses to retrieve, inspect, warehouse and properly destroy the goods in the prior fiscal year.
As of this filing we have we recovered approximately $2,336,000 from our cargo insurance coverage which settled approximately
$1,268,000 in insurance claim receivable with the remaining proceeds reflected in other income and (expenses) as a gain from damaged
goods insurance claim in the condensed consolidated statement of operations. For the three and nine months ended December 31,
2020 the gain from damaged goods insurance claim was approximately $0 and $1,068,000, respectively. We also secured vendor invoice
credits of $390,000 from the factory that caused the damage which is reflected as gain from extinguishment of accounts payable
in the condensed consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended December 31, 2020.
On
May 5, 2020, the Company received loan proceeds from Crestmark Bank in the amount of approximately $444,000 under the Paycheck
Protection Program (“PPP”). The PPP was established as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act
(“CARES Act”), which provides for loans to qualifying businesses for amounts up to 2.5 times of the average monthly
payroll expenses of the qualifying business. The loans and accrued interest may be forgivable to the extent the Company uses the
loan proceeds for eligible purposes, including payroll, benefits, rent and utilities, and maintains its payroll levels. The amount
of loan forgiveness may be reduced if the borrower terminates employees or reduces salaries during the eligible period. The unforgiven
portion of the PPP loan is payable over two years at an interest rate of 1%, with a deferral of payments until a forgiveness application
has been accepted and reviewed by the SBA, and the SBA has provided Crestmark with the loan forgiveness amount. For the three
and nine months ended December 31, 2020 the Company incurred interest expense of approximately $1,000 and $3,000, respectively.
The Company currently expects to apply for forgiveness of the entire loan balance.
SEASONAL
AND QUARTERLY RESULTS
Historically,
our operations have been seasonal, with the highest net sales occurring in our second and third fiscal quarters (reflecting increased
orders for systems and music merchandise during the Christmas holiday season) and to a lesser extent the first and fourth quarters
of the fiscal year. Sales in our second and third fiscal quarters, combined, accounted for approximately 85% and 94% of net sales
in fiscal 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Our
results of operations may also fluctuate from quarter to quarter as a result of the amount and timing of orders placed and shipped
to customers, as well as other factors. The fulfillment of orders can therefore significantly affect results of operations on
a quarter-to-quarter basis.
CRITICAL
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The
Company’s interim financial statements were prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles,
which require management to make subjective decisions, assessments and estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently
uncertain. As the number of variables and assumptions affecting the judgement increases such judgements become even more subjective.
While management believes that its assumptions are reasonable and appropriate, actual results may be materially different than
estimated. The critical accounting estimates and assumptions have not materially changed from those identified in the Company’s
2020 Form 10K/A.
ITEM
3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not
required for small reporting companies.
ITEM
4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a)
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.
As
of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report, we conducted an evaluation as required by Rule 13a-15(b) and Rule 15d-15(b)
of the Exchange Act, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act). Based upon this
evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that due to the material weakness described below,
our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective at a reasonable assurance level as of the end of the period covered
by this Report.
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A
system of internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability
of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles. A material weakness is any deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial
reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our company’s annual or interim financial
statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
Based
upon this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our internal control over financial
reporting was not effective as of the period covered by this Quarterly Report.
Following
the initial filing of our Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2020, our Forms 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2020
the six months ended September 30, 2020, management identified a material weakness in our internal controls over financial reporting
that existed as of the dates of those filings related to the design and implementation of control activities intended to mitigate
the risk that transactions be incorrectly accounted for in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Specifically,
we did not maintain effective internal controls over the accounting for costs related to our co-op promotion allowances, pursuant
to ASC 606, Revenue from Contract with Customers, as we incorrectly recorded these allowances as selling expenses when they should
be recorded as a reduction in net sales. This material weakness resulted in material misstatements to the consolidated statements
of operations for the aforementioned periods. The consolidated balance sheets, statement of cash flows, statement of shareholders’
equity, net income or loss for the affected periods remained unaffected.
Plan
for Material Weakness in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
The
Company’s management has begun to design and implement certain remediation measures to address the above-described material
weakness and enhance the Company’s internal control in order to remediate this material weakness. As part of our remediation
measures, the Company has identified and will implement plans to enhance the Company’s process and controls including ensuring
adequate resources and use of accounting experts for guidance in the application of new accounting standards.
(b)
Changes in Internal Controls. There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting identified in
connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15 under the Exchange Act that occurred during
the period covered by this report that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control
over financial reporting.
PART
II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM
1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Management
is not aware of any legal proceedings other than matters that arise in the ordinary course of business.
ITEM
1A. RISK FACTORS
Not
applicable for smaller reporting companies
ITEM
2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None
ITEM
3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
We
are not currently in default upon any of our senior securities.
ITEM
4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
None.
ITEM
5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
ITEM
6. EXHIBITS
31.1 Certification of Gary Atkinson, Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.*
31.2 Certification of Lionel Marquis, Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.*
32.1 Certifying Statement of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.*
32.2 Certifying Statement of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.*
*
Filed herewith
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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.
THE SINGING MACHINE COMPANY, INC.
Date:
February 22, 2021
By:
/s/
Gary Atkinson
Gary
Atkinson
Chief
Executive Officer
/s/
Lionel Marquis
Lionel
Marquis
Chief
Financial Officer
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