Results of Operations for Three Months Ended April 30, 2009 compared to Three Months Ended April 30 2008
Consolidated
revenues for the three months ended April 30, 2009 were $2,809,430 compared
to $6,121,631 for the same period in 2008, a decrease of approximately
54% over the prior fiscal quarter. This decrease results from decreases in
sales of the Rx product line and our products containing ephedrine and guaifenesin.
As discussed elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we are the
subject of administrative and related proceedings involving the DEA against
us to, among other things, revoke our DEA license to manufacture and distribute
controlled substances. As a result of the these proceedings and in particular
recent developments, since the end of March 2009, we have ceased sales of
any products containing ephedrine and guaifenesin for our major customer,
which during the three months ended April 30, 2009 accounted for approximately
38% of overall sales. This is having a material adverse effect on our business,
prospects, financial condition and results of operation.
During
the three months ended April 30, 2009, sales of products containing ephedrine
and guaifenesin accounted for approximately 40% of sales as compared to approximately
47% for the same period in 2008 and although sales of ephedrine and guaifenesin
products continue they now only account for a negligible portion of our overall
sales. We are limited by both contractual restrictions and our inability
to procure ephedrine and guaifenesin and accordingly do not expect to recommence
selling ephedrine and guaifenesin products on the scale that we have sold
in the past unless a favorable outcome is reached in our DEA proceedings
for which there can be no assurances and which are expected to continue into
the next fiscal year. As a result, we expect a continued decrease in sales
and expect such decrease to deepen as the impact of this is reflected in
future financial results. In the meantime, to address the decline in sales
and product mix, we are in late development stages of new non-controlled
substance products that we are targeting for launch during the end of the
third fiscal quarter with the aim of restoring historical gross profit margins.
There can be no assurances that we will be able to launch such products or
that they will be launched in a timely manner. Even if launched, there can
be no assurances that such products will generate sufficient revenue to restore
our historical gross profit margins.
Our
three largest customers represented approximately 67% of the sales for the
three months ended April 30, 2009. Although we believe Kirk has good working
relationships with each of these customers, the DEA proceedings have resulted
in the cessation of sales to our major customer and we are working to minimize
the impact of this on our relationship with such customer. In addition, we
are working on furthering relationships with our other two largest customers
and other entities in order to continue to broaden our sales base.
Cost of revenues for
the three months ended April 30, 2009 was $2,781,561 compared to $3,825,125
for the three months ended April 30, 2008. This decrease is directly attributable
to our decrease in sales revenue. Our gross profit percentage decreased to 1%
from 38% as a result of decreases in sales of our high gross margin Rx product
line and our products containing ephedrine and guaifenesin. Increased raw material
costs and the inability to pass them on to our customers also contributed to
the lower gross profit. Further adding to the decreased gross profit were higher
fuel, shipping and outsourcing costs.
Research and development expenses for the three months ended April 30, 2009 was $417,491 compared to $361,966 for the three months ended April 30, 2008. The research and
development expenses are in line with our historical norms. Research and development expense consists of direct costs which include salaries and related costs of research and development personnel, and the costs of consultants, materials and
supplies associated with research and development projects, as well as clinical studies. Indirect research and development costs include facilities, depreciation, and other indirect overhead costs.
Selling, general, and
administrative expenses for the three months ended April 30, 2009 was $1,700,799
as compared to $2,921,861 for the three months ended April 30,
2008. The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses was a result
of a reduction in personnel staff and legal expenses.
Interest expense for the three months ended April 30, 2009 was $502,196 as compared to $1,953,804 for the three months ended April 30, 2008. The reason for this
reduction is a result of the significant reduction in outstanding debt during the previous fiscal year.
As a result of the foregoing, the net loss for the three months ended April 30, 2009 was $2,592,618 or ($0.09) per share, as compared to a net loss of $2,941,124 or
($0.14) per share for the three months ended April 30, 2008.
Results of Operations for Six Months Ended April 30, 2009 compared to Six Months Ended April 30 2008
Consolidated
revenues for the six months ended April 30, 2009 were $9,645,709 compared
to $10,376,752 for the same period in 2008, a decrease of approximately
7% over the prior fiscal quarter. This decrease results from decreases in
sales of the Rx product line and our products containing ephedrine and guaifenesin.
As discussed elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we are the
subject of administrative and related proceedings involving the DEA against
us to, among other things, revoke our DEA license to manufacture and distribute
controlled substances. As a result of the these proceedings and in particular
recent developments, since the end of March 2009, we have ceased sales of
any products containing ephedrine and guaifenesin for our major customer,
which during the six months ended April 30, 2009 accounted for approximately
29% of overall sales. This is having a material adverse effect on our business,
prospects, financial condition and results of operation.
During
the six months ended April 30, 2009, sales of products containing ephedrine
and guaifenesin accounted for approximately 31% of sales as compared to approximately
45% for the same period in 2008 and although sales of ephedrine and guaifenesin
products continue they now only account for a negligible portion of our overall
sales. We are limited by both contractual restrictions and our inability
to procure ephedrine and guaifenesin and accordingly do not expect to recommence
selling ephedrine and guaifenesin products on the scale that we have sold
in the past unless a favorable outcome is reached in our DEA proceedings
for which there can be no assurances and which are expected to continue into
the next fiscal year. As a result, we expect a continued decrease in sales
and expect such decrease to deepen as the impact of this is reflected in
future financial results. In the meantime, to address the decline in sales
and product mix, we are in late development stages of new non-controlled
substance products that we are targeting for launch during the end of the
third fiscal quarter with the aim of restoring historical gross profit margins.
There can be no assurances that we will be able to launch such products or
that they will be launched in a timely manner. Even if launched, there can
be no assurances that such products will generate sufficient revenue to restore
our historical gross profit margins.
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Our three largest
customers represented approximately 58% of the sales for the six months ended
April 30, 2009. Although we believe Kirk has good working relationships with
each of these customers, the DEA proceedings have resulted in the cessation
of sales to our major customer and we are working to minimize the impact
of this on our relationship with such customer. In addition, we are working
on furthering relationships with our other two largest customers and other
entities in order to continue to broaden our sales base.
Cost of revenues for the six months ended April 30, 2009 was $7,276,280 compared to $7,087,897 for the six months ended April 30, 2008. This increase is directly attributable to our
decrease in sales of our RX product line and ephedrine and guaifenesin product. Our gross profit percentage decreased to 25% from 32% as a result of our decrease in sales of our higher margin RX product line and ephedrine and guaifenesin
product.
Research and development expenses for the six months ended April 30, 2009 was $635,527 compared to $652,044 for the six months ended April 30, 2008. The research and development
expenses are in line with our historical norms. Research and development expense consists of direct costs which include salaries and related costs of research and development personnel, and the costs of consultants, materials and supplies associated
with research and development projects, as well as clinical studies. Indirect research and development costs include facilities, depreciation, and other indirect overhead costs.
Selling, general, and administrative expenses for the six months ended April 30, 2009 was $4,457,839 as compared to $4,615,070 for the six months ended April 30, 2008. The slight
decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses is a result of a reduction in personnel staff and legal expenses.
Interest expense for the six months ended April 30, 2009 was $969,435 as compared to $3,187,568 for the six months ended April 30, 2008. The reason for this reduction is a result of the
significant reduction in outstanding debt during the previous fiscal year.
As a result of the foregoing, the net loss for the six months ended April 30, 2009 was $3,693,672 or ($0.13) per share, as compared to a net loss of $5,165,827 or ($0.24) per
share for the six months ended April 30, 2008.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
To date, our operations have not generated sufficient cash flow to satisfy our capital needs. We have financed our operations primarily through the private sale of common stock, warrants and
debt securities. We had a working capital deficit of $10,337,159 at April 30, 2009 as compared with $6,335,161 at October 31, 2008. Cash and cash equivalents were $9,283 at April 30, 2009, as compared with $65,986 at October 31,
2008.
Net cash provided by
operating activities during the six months ended April 30, 2009 was $681,076.
This resulted from our net loss of $3,693,672 reduced by amortization
of loan discounts and stock based compensation, collection of accounts receivable
and reduction in inventory levels as well as increases in current liability accounts.
We have generally incurred negative cash flows from operations since inception.
We expect the negative cash flow to continue for the foreseeable future.
Net cash used in investing
activities during the six month period ended April 30, 2009 was $47,597.
These funds were used for capital expenditures funded through purchases and leasing
activities.
Net cash used in financing activities
during the six month period ended April 30, 2009 was $690,182. These funds were used to make a principal
payment on the Companys bank loan as well as payments towards the seller
note.
We will require additional equity and/or debt financing for fiscal year 2009 to fund our operations and to satisfy our debt service obligations. There can be no assurance given that we will be
successful in the sale of our equity or obtaining additional capital from other sources or means.
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Our auditors have emphasized the uncertainty related to our ability to continue as a going concern in their audit report for the year ended October 31, 2008.
We have not entered into any material capital expenditure agreements or engaged in any off balance sheet financing.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
We do not invest in or own any market risk sensitive instruments entered into for trading purposes or for purposes other than trading purposes. All loans to us have been made with fixed
interest rates, and, accordingly, the market risk to us prior to the maturity of those instruments is minimal.
ITEM 4T.
CONTROLS
AND PROCEDURES.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such
term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, our Principal Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of
such period, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the
time periods specified in the SECs rules and forms; and (ii) accumulated and communicated to management, including our Principal Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required
disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting which occurred during the most recent fiscal quarter covered by this report that has materially affected, or is
reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.
LEGAL
PROCEEDINGS.
DEA Administrative Proceeding
On September 15, 2008,
the DEA commenced an administrative proceeding with the U.S. Department of Justice
against Kirk to revoke its DEA license to manufacture and distribute controlled
substances in schedules III-V and deny any amendment to Kirks application
to add specific List I chemical manufacturing codes to its controlled substance
registration. The DEA alleges in the administrative proceedings that Kirk shipped
ephedrine guaifenesin products to a contract packager for repackaging and relabeling
that did not have the requisite DEA license. In addition, the DEA alleges that
Kirk failed to maintain an effective system of controls to guard against and
prevent a theft of approximately 1.3 million ephedrine guaifenesin tablets,
which occurred at Kirk in July 2008. The DEA also alleges that Kirk failed to
maintain appropriate recordkeeping practices. Subsequently, in March 2009, the
DEA seized finished ephedrine guaifenesin product supplied by Kirk to Kirks
major customer and as a result Kirk has ceased manufacturing ephedrine guaifenesin
products for such customer. As discussed elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q, this is having a material adverse effect on our business, prospects,
financial condition and results of operation.
In addition, in December 2007 and June 2008, Kirk applied to the DEA for a 2008 ephedrine and pseudoephedrine manufacturing procurement quota and a 2009 ephedrine and pseudoephedrine
manufacturing procurement quota. In April 2008 and April 2009, the DEA rejected Kirks application for its 2008 quota and 2009 quota respectively, and Kirk is challenging its rejection which has been consolidated with the administrative
proceeding commenced by the DEA.
During February, March
and June 2009 hearings on the merits of the case were held before an administrative
judge and the parties have been requested to submit their proposed findings of
fact and conclusions of law by September 8, 2009. Based on the allegations made
by the DEA, and our understanding of relevant facts and circumstances, we believe
that the action commenced by the DEA is without merit and it intends to vigorously
defend against this.
In a separate but related action, the United States of America commenced an action in the United States District Court District of New Jersey on July 3, 2008 to forfeit and condemn ephedrine
guaifenesin products shipped to Kirks contract packager referenced above at an appraised value of approximately $680,000 and which were seized by the DEA. On September 2, 2008, Kirk filed its answer and counterclaimed seeking an award of
damages for wrongful seizure of the seized property as well as a declaratory judgment that the United States acted unlawfully, arbitrarily and capriciously in implementing the quota system. This case is currently in the discovery phase.
There can be no assurance that we will prevail in these actions or that they will be resolved upon terms favorable to us. If our registration were revoked, denied or suspended, or if our quota
application is rejected, we could no longer lawfully possess or distribute controlled substances or manufacture and distribute products containing the disallowed controlled substance which could have a further material adverse effect on our business
prospects, financial condition and results of operation.
Nostrum
As previously reported, on June 27, 2008, we commenced a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against Nirmal Mulye (
Mulye
) and Nostrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (
Nostrum
) (Case No. 08-Civ-5861). On July 31, 2007, the Company,
Mulye and Nostrum entered into a global settlement of disputes which were the subject of four prior contested legal proceedings between the parties. Previously, Nostrum was our largest shareholder and Mulye served as our Chief Scientific Officer and
was a member of our Board of Directors.
Pursuant to the terms of the settlement agreement and a related escrow agreement, certain contested intellectual property, products and corporate opportunities allegedly stolen by Mulye and Nostrum were assigned to Mulye
and Nostrum, while 10,661,000 shares of our common stock (the
Escrow Shares
), then owned by Nostrum, were placed in
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escrow to be returned to us subject to the release and discharge of guarantees and a related undertaking given by Mulye and Nostrum securing our credit facility with the Bank of India (the
BOI Loan
) by April 30, 2008.
On April 28, 2008, the guarantees and undertaking given by Nostrum and Mulye were released and discharged and replaced with a letter of credit issued by Maneesh in favor of the Bank of India securing the BOI Loan. Maneesh
is an affiliate of the Company and three of its designees presently serve on our Board of Directors. In response to our demand to the escrow agent to release the Escrow Shares to us pursuant to the terms of the escrow agreement, Nostrum objected to
the release of the Escrow Shares for reasons we believe lack merit, and consequently we commenced a lawsuit against Nostrum and Mulye seeking declaratory judgment for the immediate release to us of the Escrow Shares as well as damages for breach of
contract and implied covenant of good faith and dealing.
On August 13, 2008, Nostrum and Mulye filed an answer and counterclaim to our complaint and on August 26, 2008 they amended their answer. The counterclaim is seeking declaratory judgment for the immediate release to
Nostrum of the Escrow Shares and the issuance to Nostrum of additional shares of common stock such that, under Nostrums
theory, together with the Escrow Shares will represent 32% of our outstanding
shares on a fully diluted basis. On September 5, 2008, Nostrum and Mulye made
a motion to the Court to dismiss our breach of contract and breach of implied
covenant of good faith and dealing claims and we are in the process of responding
to this motion. Both parties have filed motions for summary judgment
seeking a ruling from the Judge regarding the return of the Escrow Shares and
subsequently in February 2009, the Court held a hearing. The parties are currently
awaiting a ruling on summary judgment by the Judge. We intend to vigorously prosecute
this case and believe its claims against Nostrum and Mulye are meritorious.
Stockbridge
On June 9, 2008, an
action was commenced by Stockbridge Capital Investors, Inc. (
Stockbridge
)
against us in the Superior Court of the State of Arizona in the County of Maricopa.
The complaint alleges that we breached a letter agreement with Stockbridge by
not paying Stockbridge a success fee to which it claims entitlement.
The complaint seeks damages to be proven at trial together with attorneys
fees and costs. On September 2, 2008 we filed our answer. This case is currently
in the discovery phase. Based on the allegations in the amended complaint, and
our understanding of relevant facts and circumstances, we believe that the claims
made by the plaintiff in this lawsuit are without merit and it intends to vigorously
defend against them.
Body Dynamics
On December 19, 2008,
Kirk commenced an action against Body Dynamics, Inc. (
Body
Dynamics
) in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial District
in Broward County, Florida. Body Dynamics is a customer to whom we delivered
goods and for which we have not been paid. We are seeking judgment in the amount
of $362,341 plus court costs and prejudgment interest. On February 6, 2009,
the case was moved by Body Dynamics to the United States District Court Southern
District of Florida and on the same day Body Dynamics filed its answer to our
complaint. Mediation hearings were scheduled for April 2009 but have since been
cancelled and the case is now in the discovery phase.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
Except as set forth below, we had no material changes to our risk factors as previously disclosed in its Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2008 filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission on February 5, 2009.
We
have ceased the sale of products containing controlled substances to
our major customer which accounts for a significant portion of our sales.
As a
result of recent developments in connection with the administrative and related
proceedings involving the DEA against us to, among other things, revoke our
DEA license to manufacture and distribute controlled substances, since the
end of March 2009, we have ceased selling our ephedrine and pseudoephedrine
products to our major customer which during the three and six months ended
April 30, 2009, accounted for approximately 38% and 29% of our overall sales,
respectively. We are limited by both contractual restrictions and our inability
to procure ephedrine and guaifenesin and accordingly do not expect to recommence
selling ephedrine and guaifenesin products on the scale that we have sold
in the past unless a favorable outcome is reached in our DEA proceedings
for which there can be no assurances and which are expected to continue into
the next fiscal year. As a result, we are incurring significant losses and
expect such losses to deepen as the impact of the cessation of such sales
is reflected in future financial results. Accordingly, the cessation of such
sales is having a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial
condition and results of operation and is expected to have an even greater
material adverse effect in the foreseeable future.
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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
None that were not previously disclosed in Form 8-K filings during the quarter ended April 30, 2009.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
None.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
None.
ITEM 5.
OTHER
INFORMATION.
The following disclosure would have otherwise been filed on Form 8-K under the heading Item 8.01 Other Events:
We are the subject of
administrative and related proceedings involving the DEA against us to, among
other things, revoke our DEA license to manufacture and distribute controlled
substances. As a result of the these proceedings and in particular the seizure
in March 2009 by the DEA of finished ephedrine guaifenesin product supplied
by us to a major customer of ours, since the end of March 2009, we have ceased
sales of any products containing ephedrine and guaifenesin to such customer.
Sales to this customer during the three and six months ended April 30, 2009 accounted
for approximately 38% and 29% of our overall sales, respectively. We are limited
by both contractual restrictions and our inability to procure ephedrine and guaifenesin
and accordingly do not expect to recommence selling ephedrine and guaifenesin
products on the scale that we have sold in the past unless a favorable outcome
is reached in our DEA proceedings for which there can be no assurances and which
are expected to continue into the next fiscal year.
As a result, we expect a continued decrease in sales and expect such decrease to deepen as the impact of this is reflected in future financial results. In the meantime, to address the decline in sales and product mix, we are in late development stages of new non-controlled substance products that we are targeting for launch during the end of the third fiscal quarter with the aim of restoring historical gross profit margins. There can be no assurances that we will be able to launch such products or that they will be launched in a timely manner. Even if launched, there can be no assurances that such products will generate sufficient revenue to restore our historical gross profit margins.
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ITEM 6.
EXHIBITS.
Exhibits
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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SYNOVICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: June 22, 2009
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/s/ Jyotindra Gange
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Jyotindra Gange
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Principal Executive Officer
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Mahendra Desai
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Mahendra Desai
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