Precision Optics Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2020 Financial Results

13 February 2020

GARDNER, Mass., Feb. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Precision Optics Corporation, Inc. (OTCQB: PEYE), a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced optical instruments for the medical and defense industries, announced operating results on an unaudited basis for its second quarter fiscal year ended December 31, 2019.

Second quarter fiscal 2020 highlights:

  • Revenue for the quarter ended December 31, 2019 was $2.8 million compared to $1.5 million in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year, an increase of 89% driven primarily by Ross Optical operating as a division of Precision Optics. Revenues for both Precision Optics and Ross Optical increased quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year.
  • Gross margins for the quarter ended December 31, 2019 of 33% compared to 24% in the same quarter of the prior year driven primarily by Ross Optical operating as a division of Precision Optics.
  • Net loss of $550,825 during the quarter included $274,706 of stock-based compensation.

Precision Optics' CEO, Joseph Forkey, commented, "I am pleased with the strong top line performance during the second quarter which highlighted the continued traction we are achieving in our Precision Optics operations, as well as our recently acquired Ross Optical division, with both reporting growth in revenues on a quarter-over-quarter, and year-over-year basis. We continued to deliver against our three commercial level production projects and momentum continues to build in our product pipeline with two products anticipated to be launched this year. As previously discussed, the investments we continue to make in certain products advancing through their complex engineering phases negatively impacted our gross margins again this quarter.  However, as these new products come to market, we believe they will contribute to a higher level of top line revenue as well as a return to higher blended gross margins."

Dr. Forkey continued, "We also continue to make disciplined investments in the areas of engineering, sales and marketing, and technology advancement. Recently, we announced the appointment of Jon Everett as our new VP of Engineering to increase our product development pipeline and move existing development projects towards commercialization. The joint Precision Optics and Ross Optical sales teams continue to work well together as we take advantage of the anticipated synergies between the operations, including our joint participation at two highly attended west coast industry conferences over the last two weeks. Finally, we are maintaining our leadership position in micro optics and 3D imaging, with a new patent issued recently for single-use devices, and the submission of two additional patent applications last week. I am pleased with the balanced approach we are taking to invest in the future of Precision Optics, while maintaining a focus on achieving consistent positive cash flows."

The following table summarizes the second quarter (unaudited) results for the periods ended December 31, 2019 and 2018:





Three Months Ended

December 31,





2019





2018

Revenues



$

2,796,762





$

1,477,851

















Gross Profit





917,939







355,722

















Operating Expenses:















      Stock based compensation





263,473







10,228

      Ross Optical division





325,987







-

      Other operating expenses





880,077







471,101







1,469,537







481,329

















Net Loss





(550,825)







(125,948)

















Loss Per Share:















 Basic and Diluted



$

(0.04)





$

(0.01)

















Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:















 Basic and Diluted





12,873,971







11,618,878



















Conference Call Details

The Company has scheduled a conference call to discuss the second quarter 2020 financial results for Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. ET.

Call-in Information: Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing (844) 735-3662 or (412) 317-5705.

Live Webcast Information: Interested parties can access the conference call via a live Internet webcast, which is available at https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2109/33075.

Replay: A teleconference replay of the call will be available until February 20, 2020 at (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088 confirmation #10139141. A webcast replay will be available at https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2109/33075.   

About Precision Optics Corporation

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

About Forward-Looking Statements

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

Company Contact:

PRECISION OPTICS CORPORATION

22 East Broadway

Gardner, Massachusetts 01440-3338

Telephone: 978-630-1800

Investor Contact:

LYTHAM PARTNERS, LLC

Robert Blum

Phoenix | New York

Telephone: 602-889-9700

peye@lythampartners.com

Following are the Company's consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2019, and statements of operations for the three and six months ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 and statements of cash flows for the six months ended December 31, 2019 and 2018:

PRECISION OPTICS CORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)







December 31,

2019





June 30,

2019



ASSETS

















Current Assets:

















Cash and cash equivalents



$

347,858





$

2,288,426



Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $246,953 and $246,953 at December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2019, respectively)





2,000,048







2,165,107



Inventories





2,019,195







1,734,604



Prepaid expenses





133,278







180,336



Total current assets





4,500,379







6,368,473





















Fixed Assets:

















Machinery and equipment





2,764,154







2,748,715



Leasehold improvements





695,981







668,446



Furniture and fixtures





171,548







168,450









3,631,683







3,585,611



Less—Accumulated depreciation and amortization





3,248,525







3,202,605



Net fixed assets





383,158







383,006





















Operating lease right-to-use asset





145,428









Patents, net





64,929







54,087



Goodwill





687,664







687,664





















TOTAL ASSETS



$

5,781,558





$

7,493,230





















LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

















Current Liabilities:

















Current portion of capital lease obligation



$

9,894





$

9,572



Accounts payable





1,162,457







1,174,263



Customer advances





388,506







450,192



Accrued compensation and other





405,431







533,944



Amount due for business acquisition











1,443,341



Operating lease liability





55,247









Total current liabilities





2,021,535







3,611,312





















Capital lease obligation, net of current portion











5,027



Acquisition earn out liability





500,000







500,000



Operating lease liability





90,181



























Stockholders' Equity:

















Common stock, $0.01 par value: 50,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding – 12,880,047 shares at December 31, 2019 and 12,071,139 shares at June 30, 2019





128,801







120,712



Additional paid-in capital





49,314,969







48,893,172



Accumulated deficit





(46,273,928)







(45,636,993)



Total stockholders' equity





3,169,842







3,376,891





















TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY



$

5,781,558





$

7,493,230



 

PRECISION OPTICS CORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED

DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)







Three Months

Ended December 31,





Six Months

Ended December 31,







2019





2018





2019





2018



Revenues



$

2,796,762





$

1,477,851





$

5,311,746





$

3,037,309





































Cost of Goods Sold





1,878,823







1,122,129







3,419,690







2,219,080



Gross Profit





917,939







355,722







1,892,056







818,229





































Research and Development Expenses, net





228,576







125,413







380,730







226,211



Selling, General and Administrative Expenses





1,240,961







355,916







2,148,806







1,016,405



Total Operating Expenses





1,469,537







481,329







2,529,536







1,242,616





































Operating Loss





(551,598)







(125,607)







(637,480)







(424,387)





































Interest Income (Expense)





773







(341)







545







(846)





































Net Loss



$

(550,825)





$

(125,948)





$

(636,935)





$

(425,233)





































Loss Per Share:

































Basic and Diluted



$

(0.04)





$

(0.01)





$

(0.05)





$

(0.04)





































Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:

































Basic and Diluted





12,873,971







11,618,878







12,856,218







10,940,074



 

PRECISION OPTICS CORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED

DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)







Six Month Period Ended December 31, 2019







Number of

Shares





Common

Stock





Additional

Paid-in

Capital





Accumulated

Deficit





Total

Stockholders'

Equity



































Balance, July 1, 2019





12,071,139





$

120,712





$

48,893,172





$

(45,636,993)





$

3,376,891



Issuance of common stock in private placement





760,000







7,600







17,400













25,000



Proceeds from exercise of stock options





12,500







125







8,550













8,675



Issuance of common stock for services





25,000







250







44,750













45,000



Stock-based compensation

















76,505













76,505



Net loss























(86,110)







(86,110)



Balance, September 30, 2019





12,868,639







128,687







49,040,377







(45,723,103)







3,445,961













































Exercise of stock options net of 3,592 shares withheld





11,408







114







(114)















Stock-based compensation

















274,706













274,706



Net loss























(550,825)







(550,825)



Balance, December 31, 2019





12,880,047





$

128,801





$

49,314,969





$

(46,273,928)





$

3,169,842











Six Month Period Ended December 31, 2018







Number of

Shares





Common

Stock





Additional

Paid-in

Capital





Accumulated

Deficit





Total

Stockholders'

Equity



































Balance, July 1, 2018





10,197,139





$

101,972





$

45,484,186





$

(45,022,122)





$

564,036



Stock-based compensation

















342,984













342,984



Issuance of common stock for services





100,000







1,000







(1,000)















Net loss























(299,285)







(299,285)



Balance, September 30, 2018





10,297,139







102,972







45,826,170







(45,321,407)







607,735













































Proceeds from private placement of common stock, net of issuance costs of $23,000





1,600,000







16,000







1,961,000













1,977,000



Stock-based compensation

















10,228













10,228



Net loss























(125,948)







(125,948)



Balance, December 31, 2018





11,897,139





$

118,972





$

47,797,398





$

(45,447,355)





$

2,469,015



 

PRECISION OPTICS CORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED

DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)





Six Months

Ended December 31,



2019



2018

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:











Net Loss

$

(636,935)



$

(425,233)

Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Net Cash Provided From (Used In) Operating Activities -











Depreciation and Amortization



45,920





15,862

Stock-based Compensation Expense



351,211





353,212

Non-cash Consulting Expense



45,000





Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities -











Accounts Receivable, net



165,059





68,287

Inventories, net



(284,591)





48,543

Prepaid Expenses



47,058





(65,526)

Accounts Payable



(11,806)





48,482

Customer Advances



(61,686)





(563,192)

Accrued Liabilities



(128,513)





(57,938)

Net Cash Used In Operating Activities



(469,283)





(577,503)













CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:











Cash Paid for Business Acquisition



(1,443,341)





Additional Patent Costs



(10,842)





Purchases of Property and Equipment



(46,072)





(76,184)

Net Cash Used In Investing Activities



(1,500,255)





(76,184)













CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:











Payment of Capital Lease Obligation



(4,705)





(4,407)

Gross Proceeds from Private Placement of Common Stock



25,000





2,000,000

Gross Proceeds from Exercise of Stock Options



8,675





-

Net Cash Provided From Financing Activities



28,970





1,995,593













NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS



(1,940,568)





1,341,906

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD



2,288,426





402,738













CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD

$

347,858



$

1,744,644













SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH FINANCING AND INVESTING ACTIVITIES:











Offering Costs Included in Current Liabilities

$

23,000



$

23,000













 

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