# Apyx Medical Corp: Form 10-Q for the period ended Mar 31, 2016

- Company: [Apyx Medical Corp](/companies/apyx.md) (CIK 719135)
- Form: 10-Q
- Filed: 2016-05-11
- Accepted by EDGAR: May 11, 2016, 16:06 ET
- Period: 2016-03-31
- Accession: 0001477932-16-010184
- Inline XBRL: yes
- Main document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/719135/000147793216010184/bvx_10q.htm
- All documents and exhibits: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/719135/000147793216010184/

## Figures reported in this filing

Standardized XBRL line items for the period ended 2016-03-31.

| Line item | Period | Value | XBRL concept |
| --- | --- | ---: | --- |
| Revenue | 3 months, 2016-01-01 to 2016-03-31 | $7.8m | us-gaap:SalesRevenueNet |
| Cost of revenue | 3 months, 2016-01-01 to 2016-03-31 | $4.5m | us-gaap:CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold |
| Gross profit | 3 months, 2016-01-01 to 2016-03-31 | $3.3m | us-gaap:GrossProfit |
| Research and development | 3 months, 2016-01-01 to 2016-03-31 | $668.0k | us-gaap:ResearchAndDevelopmentExpense |
| Selling, general and administrative | 3 months, 2016-01-01 to 2016-03-31 | $2.2m | us-gaap:SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense |
| Operating income | 3 months, 2016-01-01 to 2016-03-31 | −$2.0m | us-gaap:OperatingIncomeLoss |
| Net income | 3 months, 2016-01-01 to 2016-03-31 | −$1.9m | us-gaap:NetIncomeLoss |
| Diluted EPS | 3 months, 2016-01-01 to 2016-03-31 | −$0.07 | us-gaap:EarningsPerShareDiluted |
| Basic EPS | 3 months, 2016-01-01 to 2016-03-31 | −$0.07 | us-gaap:EarningsPerShareBasic |
| Diluted shares (weighted) | 3 months, 2016-01-01 to 2016-03-31 | 27,051,000 shares | us-gaap:WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding |
| Operating cash flow | 3 months, 2016-01-01 to 2016-03-31 | −$2.3m | us-gaap:NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities |
| Capital expenditure | 3 months, 2016-01-01 to 2016-03-31 | $21.0k | us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment |
| Cash and equivalents | at 2016-03-31 | $9.5m | us-gaap:CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue |
| Current assets | at 2016-03-31 | $20.5m | us-gaap:AssetsCurrent |
| Total assets | at 2016-03-31 | $29.7m | us-gaap:Assets |
| Current liabilities | at 2016-03-31 | $7.2m | us-gaap:LiabilitiesCurrent |
| Total liabilities | at 2016-03-31 | $8.1m | us-gaap:Liabilities |
| Long-term debt | at 2016-03-31 | $140.0k | us-gaap:LongTermDebt |
| Shareholders' equity | at 2016-03-31 | $21.6m | us-gaap:StockholdersEquity |

## Management's discussion and analysis

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You should read the following discussion and analysis in conjunction with our financial statements and related notes contained elsewhere in this report. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors discussed in this report and those discussed in other documents we file with the SEC. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements represent beliefs and assumptions as of the date of this report. While we may elect to update forward-looking statements and at some point in the future, we specifically disclaim any obligation to do so, even if our estimates change. Past performance is no guaranty of future results.

### Executive Level Overview

Bovie Medical Corporation ("Company", "Bovie Medical", "we", "us", or "our") was incorporated in 1982, under the laws of the State of Delaware and has its principal executive office at 4 Manhattanville Road, Suite #106, Purchase, New York 10577.

We are an energy-based medical device company specializing in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a range of electrosurgical products and technologies, as well as related medical products used in doctor's offices, surgery centers and hospitals worldwide. Our medical devices are marketed through Bovie's own well-respected brands (BovieÒ, J-PlasmaÒ, IDS™ and ICON™) and on a private label basis to distributors throughout the world. The Company also leverages its expertise in the design, development and manufacturing of electrosurgical equipment by producing equipment for large, well-known medical device manufacturers as well as emerging medical start-ups, through original equipment manufacturing (OEM) agreements.

We are also the developer of J-PlasmaÒ, a patented plasma-based surgical product which we believe has the potential to be a transformational product for surgeons. J-Plasma utilizes a helium ionization process that produces a stable, focused beam of ionized gas that provides surgeons with greater precision, minimal invasiveness and an absence of conductive currents during surgery. While currently in the early stages of commercialization, J-Plasma has been the subject of eleven independent white papers and has been cited therein for its clinical utility in gynecological surgeries and dermatologic/facial plastic surgery procedures.

In March, 2015, the Company closed its previously-announced underwritten public offering of a total 5,218,749 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share at a price to the public of $2.50 per share, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $11.5 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses. The Company intends to use the proceeds from the offering for operating costs, capital expenditures and for general corporate purposes, including working capital. Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC ("Craig-Hallum") acted as the sole managing underwriter for the offering.

Concurrently with the underwriting, the Company closed on the transactions contemplated under the exchange agreement with certain investors (the "Investors") with respect to which Great Point Partners, LLC acts as investment manager. Pursuant to the terms of the Exchange Agreement, the Company issued 3,588,139 shares of the Company's Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (the "Series B Preferred Stock") in exchange for 3,500,000 shares of the Company's Series A 6% Convertible Preferred Stock and warrants to purchase up to 5,250,000 shares of our common stock in the aggregate which were previously issued in conjunction with the sale of the Company's Series A 6% Convertible Preferred Stock to the Investors in a December 13, 2013 offering, as well as accrued and unpaid preferred dividends. At March 31, 2016, the Series B Preferred Stock is convertible into an aggregate of 3,951,278 shares of the Company's common stock.

The majority of our products currently are marketed through medical distributors, which distribute to more than 6,000 hospitals and to doctors and other healthcare facilities. New distributors are contacted through responses to our advertising in international and domestic medical journals and our presence at domestic and international trade shows.

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International sales represented approximately 14.9% of total revenues for the three months ending March 31, 2016, as compared with 14.7% of total revenues for the first three months of 2015. Management estimates our products have been sold in more than 150 countries through local dealers coordinated by sales and marketing personnel at our Clearwater, Florida facility. International sales of the company have remained flat, which management attributes to a stronger dollar relative to foreign currencies. In the Middle East and some Latin American countries, lower oil prices negatively impact government funded healthcare, and political and civil unrest in some countries make those markets increasingly volatile and unpredictable.

During 2014, we commenced full scale commercialization efforts for J-Plasma. As of March 31, 2016, we had a direct sales force consisting of 17 field-based selling positions, and that, coupled with our independent manufacturer's representatives, gives us a total sales force of 39. This is a hospital focused selling organization with its focus on the use of J-Plasma for operating room procedures. In addition, we have invested in training programs and marketing-related activities to support accelerated adoption of J-Plasma.

The Company continuously reviews and refines its marketing strategies and distribution channels regarding the commercialization of J-Plasma technology as well as initiatives to manage expenses and costs as appropriate for market conditions.

We strongly encourage investors to visit our website: www.boviemedical.com to view the most current news and to review our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

### Results of Operations –Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2015

#### Sales

| Sales by Product Line (in 000's) | Three months ended March 31, 2016 | 2015 |
| --- | ---: | ---: |
| Electrosurgical | $4,252 | $3,738 |
| Cauteries | 1,834 | 1,526 |
| Other | 1,689 | 864 |
| Total | $7,775 | $6,128 |
| Sales by Domestic and International (in 000's) |  |  |
| Domestic | $6,615 | $5,225 |
| International | 1,160 | 903 |
| Total | $7,775 | $6,128 |
| Sales by Operating Category (in 000's) |  |  |
| Core | $6,478 | $5,525 |
| OEM | 941 | 320 |
| J-Plasma | 356 | 283 |
| Total | $7,775 | $6,128 |

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Sales for the three months ended March 31, 2016 were approximately 26.9% higher than the same period in 2015. Core and OEM sales were up in all categories, except lighting. J-Plasma sales increased 25.8% over the same period in 2015.

Our ten largest customers accounted for approximately 61.1% and 65.6% of revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2016, McKesson, NDC, and Medline accounted for 20.2%, 10.5%, and 9.5% of our sales, while for the same three month period in 2015, McKesson, NDC, and Medline accounted for 18.9%, 13.8% and 11.0% of our sales.

The Company continuously reviews and refines its marketing strategies and distribution channels regarding the commercialization of J-Plasma technology as well as initiatives to manage expenses and costs as appropriate for market conditions.

#### Gross Profit

*(in thousands)*

|  | Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 | 2015 | Percent of sales 2016 | 2015 |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| Cost of sales | $4,452 | 3,454 | 57.3% | 56.4% |
| Gross profit | $3,323 | 2,674 | 42.7% | 43.6% |

Gross profit decreased as a percentage of sales by approximately 1.0% for the three month period ending March 31, 2016 compared to the same respective period in 2015.

We do not anticipate any material impact to our gross profit, material costs, or other costs as a result of the effect of inflation or any material impact of changing prices on net revenue.

#### Research and Development

*(in thousands)*

|  | Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 | 2015 | Percent of sales 2016 | 2015 |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| R & D Expense | $668 | 446 | 8.6% | 7.3% |

Research and development costs increased 49.8% for the three month period ending March 31, 2016 compared to the same period in 2015. We have incurred increased spending on labor costs, consulting services and other costs as we continue to develop enhancements and complimentary items to our next generation of J-Plasma and core products.

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#### Professional Fees

*(in thousands)*

|  | Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 | 2015 | Percent of sales 2016 | 2015 |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| Professional services | $357 | 331 | 4.6% | 5.4% |

Our professional fees increased by approximately $26,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared to the same period in 2015. The increase was mainly attributable to accounting and tax fees and consulting services, which were offset by a reduction in legal fees.

#### Salaries and related costs

*(in thousands)*

|  | Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 | 2015 | Percent of sales 2016 | 2015 |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| Salaries & related cost | $2,100 | 1,952 | 27.0% | 31.9% |

During the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared to the same period in 2015, salary costs increased by 7.6% or approximately $148,000. The increases were primarily a result of additional salaries, benefits and payroll taxes related in our human resources, quality, and research and development departments.

#### Selling, General & Administrative Expenses

*(in thousands)*

|  | Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 | 2015 | Percent of sales 2016 | 2015 |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| SG & A costs | $2,191 | 2,217 | 28.2% | 36.2% |

Selling, general and administrative costs decreased by approximately $26,000 or 1.2% for the three month period ending March 31, 2016 as compared to the same period in 2015. Increases in sales commissions, insurance expense, professional services, and trade show expenses, were offset by decreases in advertising and marketing expenses, dues and subscriptions, and regulatory expenses.

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#### Other Income (expense)

#### Interest Expense

*(in thousands)*

|  | Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 | 2015 | Percent of sales 2016 | 2015 |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| Interest income (expense) | $(38) | (40) | -0.5% | -0.7% |
| Change in fair value of derivative liabilities | $87 | 1,444 | 1.1% | 23.6% |

#### Change in Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities

At March 31, 2016, we had warrants valued at $180,671 and we recognized an aggregate gain for the three months ended March 31, 2016 of $86,660 related to their change in value.

#### Income Taxes

We have not recorded a tax provision for the three months ended March 31, 2016 as we have recorded a full valuation allowance against the net deferred tax assets with a finite life. A valuation allowance is required to be provided to reduce the deferred tax assets to a level which, more likely than not, will be realized. Management evaluated the positive and negative evidence in determining the realizability of the net deferred tax asset. In determining the need for valuation allowance, we reviewed historic operating results, the current period operating results, as well as future income forecasts based on the projections, management concluded that it was not more likely that the Company should realize its net deferred tax assets through future operating results and the reversal of taxable temporary differences. If in the future we determine that we will be able to realize any of the net deferred tax assets, we will make adjustment to the valuation allowance, which would increase our income in the period that the determination is made.

#### Net Income (loss)

*(in thousands)*

|  | Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 | 2015 | Percent of sales 2016 | 2015 |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| Net loss | $(1,944) | (876) | -25.0% | -14.3% |
| Accretion on convertible preferred stock | - | (222) | - | -3.6% |
| Gain on conversion of warrants and preferred shares, net | - | 13,956 | - | - |
| Net loss attributable to common shareholders | $(1,944) | 12,858 |  |  |

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### Product Development

We have developed most of our products and product improvements internally. Funds for this development have come primarily from our internal cash flow and equity issuances. We maintain close working relationships with physicians and medical personnel in hospitals and universities who assist in product research and development. New and improved products play a critical role in our sales growth. We continue to emphasize the development of proprietary products and product improvements to complement and expand our existing product lines. Our research and development team members are based in our Florida office and our facility in Sofia, Bulgaria.

### Reliance on Collaborative, Manufacturing and Selling Arrangements

We manufacture the majority of our products on our premises in Clearwater, Florida. Labor-intensive sub-assemblies and labor-intensive products may be out-sourced to our specification. Although we sell through distributors, we market our products through national trade journal advertising, direct mail, distributor sales representatives and trade shows, under the Bovie name, the Bovie/Aaron name and private label. Major distributors include Cardinal Health, Independent Medical Co-Op Inc. (IMCO), McKesson Medical Surgical, Inc., Medline, National Distribution and Contracting Inc. (NDC), and Owens & Minor. If any of these distributor relationships are terminated or not replaced, our revenue from the territories served by these distributors could be adversely affected.

We are also dependent on OEM customers who have no legal obligation to purchase products from us. Should such customers fail to give us purchase orders for the product after development, our future business and value of related assets could be negatively affected. Furthermore, no assurance can be given that such customers will give sufficient high priority to our products. Finally, disagreements or disputes may arise between us and our customers, which could adversely affect production and sales of our products.

We also have collaborative arrangements with three key foreign suppliers under which we request the development of certain items and components and we purchase them pursuant to purchase orders. Our purchase order commitments are never more than one year in duration and are supported by our sales forecasts. The majority of our raw materials are purchased from sole-source suppliers. While we believe we could ultimately procure other sources for these components, should we experience any significant disruptions in this key supply chain, there are no assurances that we could do so in a timely manner which could render us unable to meet the demands of our customers, resulting in a material and adverse effect on our business and operating results.

### Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our working capital at March 31, 2016 of approximately $13.3 million decreased by approximately $4.6 million when compared to December 31, 2015. Accounts receivable days of sales outstanding were 35.5 days and 35.8 days at March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The number of days worth of sales in inventory, which is the total inventory available for production divided by the 12 month average cost of materials, decreased 29 days to 212 days equating to an inventory turn ratio of 1.8 at March 31, 2016 from 241 days and an inventory turn ratio of 2.0 at March 31, 2015. The lower number of days worth of sales is due to higher sales turnover relative to increases in inventory levels year over year.

On March 17, 2015, we closed our underwritten public offering of 4,800,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share at a price to the public of $2.50 per share, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $10.6 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses. We intend to use the proceeds from the offering for operating costs, capital expenditures and for general corporate purposes, including working capital. Craig-Hallum acted as the sole managing underwriter for the offering.

On March 31, 2015 Craig-Hallum exercised a portion of its over-allotment option to purchase an additional 418,749 shares of common stock at an aggregate price of $2.50 per share, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $900,000. After closing of the over-allotment, the total number of shares sold by the Company in the offering was 5,218,749.

We used cash in operations of approximately $2.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016, compared to cash used in operations of approximately $1.8 million for the same period in 2015, an increase of cash used in operations of approximately $0.5 million which was largely attributable to inventory build for new product launches.

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During the three month period ended March 31, 2016, we used approximately $21,000 for the purchase of property and equipment as compared to purchases amounting to approximately $254,000 for the same period in 2015.

Cash used in financing activities for the three month period ended March 31, 2016 of approximately $60,000 was attributable to the reduction of mortgage note payable. Cash provided by financing activities for the three month period ended March 31, 2015 of approximately $11.7 million was attributable to the proceeds from the public offering and the exercise of warrants.

On March 20, 2014, we entered into a transaction with The Bank of Tampa, a Florida banking corporation ("Lender") wherein Lender extended to us a mortgage loan in the principal amount of $3,592,000 (the "Loan"). The obligations under the Loan are secured by a first mortgage and security interest in our Clearwater, Florida facility as well as an assignment of our accounts receivable. In addition, we have pledged an interest in a certificate of deposit in the amount of $839,000 as additional collateral. The amount of the additional collateral required declines on a pro rata basis as principal is paid. The initial maturity date of the Loan is March 20, 2017; however we have an option to extend the maturity date until March 20, 2022 if we comply with the provisions below.

Borrowings under the Loan bear interest at LIBOR plus 3.5%, with a fixed monthly principal payment of $19,956. The interest rate at March 31, 2016 was 3.941%.

The Loan documents contain customary financial covenants, including a covenant that the Company maintains a minimum liquidity of $750,000. Although there is no Debt Service Coverage Ratio (as defined in the Loan Agreement) for the initial term of the Loan, should we desire to extend the Loan beyond March 20, 2017, we must maintain a Debt Service Coverage Ratio for each of the preceding four quarters of not less than 1.0 to 1.0. At March 31, 2016, the calculation of our debt service ratio concluded that we will not be in compliance with the covenant to extend the maturity to March 20, 2022. Accordingly, we have reclassified our mortgage debt to a current liability.

Our future contractual obligations for agreements with initial terms greater than one year and agreements to purchase materials in the normal course of business are summarized as follows (in thousands):

| Description | Year Ending December 31, 2016 | 2017 |
| --- | ---: | ---: |
| Purchase commitments | $3,539 | $- |
| Mortgage debt | 239 | 2,874 |
| Total | $3,778 | $2,874 |

We are continuing to make substantial investments in the development and marketing of our J-Plasma technology for the long term benefit of the Company and its stakeholders, and this may adversely affect our short term profitability and cash flow, particularly over the next 12 to 24 months. While we believe that these investments have the potential to generate additional revenues and profits in the future, there can be no assurance that J-Plasma will be successful or that such future revenues and profitability will be realized.

### Critical Accounting Estimates

In preparing the consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"), we have adopted various accounting policies. Our most significant accounting policies are disclosed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements included in our report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, which we filed on March 18, 2016.

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Our estimates and assumptions, including those related to inventories, intangible assets, property, plant and equipment, legal proceedings, research and development, warranty obligations, product liability, fair valued liabilities, sales returns and discounts, and income taxes are updated as appropriate, which in most cases is at least quarterly. We base our estimates on historical experience, or various assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances and the results form the basis for making judgments about the reported values of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Actual results may materially differ from these estimates.

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Estimates are considered to be critical if they meet both of the following criteria: (1) the estimate requires assumptions about material matters that are uncertain at the time the accounting estimates are made, and (2) other materially different estimates could have been reasonably made or material changes in the estimates are reasonably likely to occur from period to period. Our critical accounting estimates include the following:

#### Inventory reserves

When necessary, we maintain reserves for excess and obsolete inventory resulting from the potential inability to sell our products at prices in excess of current carrying costs. The markets in which we operate are highly competitive, with new products and surgical procedures introduced on an ongoing basis. Such marketplace changes may cause our products to become obsolete. We make estimates regarding the future recoverability of the costs of these products and record a provision for excess and obsolete inventories based on historical experience, and expected future trends. If actual product life cycles, product demand or acceptance of new product introductions are less favorable than projected by management, additional inventory write-downs may be required, which would unfavorably affect future operating results.

#### Long-lived assets

We review long-lived assets which are held and used, including property and equipment and intangible assets, for impairment whenever changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. Such evaluations compare the carrying amount of an asset to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset over its expected useful life and are significantly impacted by estimates of future prices and volumes for our products, capital needs, economic trends and other factors that are inherently difficult to forecast. If the asset is considered to be impaired, we record an impairment charge equal to the amount by which the carrying value of the asset exceeds its fair value determined by either a quoted market price, if any, or a value determined by utilizing a discounted cash flow technique.

#### Liabilities valued at fair value

Certain financial instruments, such as warrants, which are indexed to our common stock, are classified as liabilities when either: (a) the holder possesses rights to net-cash settlement or (b) physical or net-share settlement is not within our control. In such instances, net-cash settlement is assumed for financial accounting and reporting purposes, even when the terms of the underlying contracts do not provide for net-cash settlement. Such financial instruments are initially recorded, and continuously carried, at fair value (see Note 5 of the consolidated financial statements).

Determining the fair value of these instruments involves judgment and the use of certain relevant assumptions including, but not limited to, interest rate risk, historical volatility and stock price, estimated life of the derivative, anti-dilution provisions, and conversion/redemption privileges. The use of different assumptions or changes in those assumptions could have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

#### Stock-based compensation

Under our stock option plan, options to purchase common shares of the Company may be granted to key employees, officers and directors of the Company by the Board of Directors. The Company accounts for stock options in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718-10-10, with compensation expense amortized over the vesting period based on the trinomial lattice option-pricing model fair value on the grant date, which includes a number of estimates that affect the amount of our expense.

#### Litigation Contingencies

From time to time, we are exposed to claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business and use various methods to resolve these matters in a manner that we believe serves the best interest of the Company and our stockholders. There can be no assurance these actions or other third party assertions will be resolved without costly litigation, or in a manner that is not adverse to our financial position. We do not believe that any of the currently identified claims or litigation matters will have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, cash flows or financial condition.However, given uncertainties associated with any litigation, if our assessments prove to be wrong, or if additional information becomes available such that we estimate that there is a possible loss or possible range of loss associated with these contingencies, then we would record the minimum estimated liability, which could materially impact our results of operations, financial position and cash flows.

#### Income taxes

We utilize the liability method of accounting for income taxes as set forth in FASB ASC 740. Under the liability method, deferred taxes are determined based on the temporary differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities using tax rates expected to be in effect during the years in which the basis differences reverse. Management evaluated the positive and negative evidence in determining the realizability of the net deferred tax asset. In determining the need for valuation allowance, we reviewed historic operating results, updated current period actual results, as well as future income forecasts based on the projections, management concluded that it was not more likely that the Company should realize its net deferred tax assets through future operating results and the reversal of taxable temporary differences.

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If in the future we determine that we will be able to realize any of the net deferred tax assets, we will make adjustment to the valuation allowance, which would increase our income in the period that the determination is made.

We assess our income tax positions and record tax benefits for all years subject to examination based upon our evaluation of the facts, circumstances and information available as of the reporting date. For those tax positions where there is a greater than 50% likelihood that a tax benefit will be sustained, we have recorded the largest amount of tax benefit that may potentially be realized upon ultimate settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. For those income tax positions where there is less than 50% likelihood that a tax benefit will be sustained, no tax benefit has been recognized in the financial statements.

#### Inflation

Inflation has not materially impacted the operations of our Company.

#### Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements at this time.

#### Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 4 of the consolidated financial statements.

## Market risk

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Our short-term investments consist of cash, cash equivalents and overnight investments. As such we do not believe we are exposed to significant interest rate risk. The primary objective of our investment activities is to preserve principal while at the same time maximizing yields without significantly increasing risk. If a 10% change in interest rates were to have occurred on March 31, 2016, this change would not have had a material effect on the fair value of our investment portfolio as of that date.

## Controls and procedures

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### Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We have carried out an evaluation, under the supervision of and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended), as of March 31, 2016. Based upon that evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that, as of the end of that period, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in providing reasonable assurance that (a) the information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and (b) such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, our management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and our management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

### Changes in Internal Controls

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13(a)-15(f) and 15(d)-15(f)) during the three months ended March 31, 2016 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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## Risk factors

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There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, in response to Item 1A to Part 1 of Form 10-K.

Filed May 11, 2016.
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