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Solutions for LEDs
Solutions for Lasers
Corporate
ProPhotonix
3020 Euro Business Park
Little Island
Cork, Ireland
+353-21-5001300
ProPhotonix
Sparrow Lane,
Hatfield Broad Oak
Hertfordshire, CM22 7BA UK
+44-1279-717170
ProPhotonix
32 Hampshire Road
Salem, NH 03079
+1-603-893-8778
CHAIRMAN’S LETTER
Dear Fellow Shareholders:
2010 was a transformational year for ProPhotonix Limited. We launched new product families for both lasers
and LEDs; expanded into new markets; made significant investments in our LED business; floated on the
London Stock Exchange’s AIM market; and amended the Company’s term debt on favorable terms, all of
which contributed to our improved financial performance.
The Company’s focus during 2010 was on growing & improving the profitability of the UK laser and Irish LED
businesses. I’m happy to report that our actions and investments, as well as a recovering economy, have
produced significantly improved results.
Both the LED and laser business achieved significant growth during 2010. On the LED front, 2010 was a
record year in terms of both sales growth and profitability. Customer demand exceeded capacity and we added
production shifts until we were able to install new production equipment late in the fourth quarter. As a result
of this significant investment, our LED operations have a threefold increase in production capacity as of the end
of the fourth quarter. We also launched a new line of LED lights for the line-scan market, which includes thin
film, aluminum, steel and textile inspection, where the customer requires high performance, compact and
energy efficient lighting systems. In our laser division, we launched the InViso™ laser product line for the
machine vision market, and are expecting this product line to help fuel our growth for 2011 and beyond.
Finally, during Q4, we also began distributing laser diodes from two leading diode manufacturers in Korea and
Taiwan, which complement our diode offering from Opnext, Sanyo and Sony.
With the further expansion and growth of both our Irish and the UK operations, we made the decision to float
on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM, which was completed in late December. The Company sold
approximately 3.8 million shares of common stock to raise $1.2 million and a primary significant debt holder
converted an additional $1.3 million of debt to common stock, at the placing price for an issuance of an
additional 4.0 million shares of common stock. Listing and issuance costs totaled approximately $1.0 million.
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In addition to the Placing Proceeds and debt conversion, the Company significantly amended the payment
obligations of its remaining term debt. Our debt position has improved from approximately $7.6 million due
at the end of 2009 and was $4.6 million due at December 31, 2010. These obligations have been amended for
repayment through the period ending June 2015.
Financially, I want to emphasize that the Company has now achieved four straight quarters of sequential
revenue growth, had a fourth quarter increase of 56% in sales and a total year increase in sales of 45%, with our
LED business leading the way with an 86% year over year sales growth. In addition, the Company improved its
gross margin rates (US GAAP) from 30% in 2009 to 38% in 2010.
Longer term, we see significant growth opportunities for our LED technology in the general illumination
market. LED lighting currently represents less than 3% of the $100 billion lighting market and is expected to
increase significantly over the next decade due to both energy efficiency and long life. Since we are
experienced at manufacturing high performance LED light engines, which means very compact, high-brightness
light sources, for the industrial inspection and medical markets, we are positioned to commercialize this
technology to certain segments of the general illumination market.
Lastly, I would like to mention the appointments of our two new Non-Executive Directors which were
announced in March 2011. Both Tim Steel and Vincent Thompson have deep experience in capital markets and
their input and expertise will be invaluable to ProPhotonix as the Company continues to grow and prosper.
In closing, I extend my sincere thanks to you, our shareholders, for your confidence and support.
Sincerely,
Mark W. Blodgett
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
April 15, 2011
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Director Remuneration Report
For the year ended December 31, 2010
Executive Director Compensation - Executive Director Compensation is reviewed by the
Independent Non-Executive Directors. Mr. Blodgett and Mr. Losik each agreed to a 10%
reduction in their basic compensation in 2009.
Non-Executive Director compensation is established periodically.
Expensed in 2010 based on
FAS123r criteria without
forfeitures
Executive Director
Salary
Bonus
Pension
Other (1)
Total Cash
Compensation
Options
RSA's
Total
Total All
Compensation
2010
Total All
Compensation
2009
Mark Blodgett
369,000
52,500
4,125
9,050
434,675
87,883
103,550
191,433
626,108
668,794
Tim Losik
180,000
32,500
5,504
525
218,529
21,579
25,125
46,704
265,233
302,847
549,000
85,000
9,629
9,575
653,204
109,462
128,675
238,137
891,341
971,641
Total Executive
Compensation
Non-Executive Director
Duncan Byatt
Dieter Klenner
Ray Oglethorpe
Total Non-Executive Comp
Director Share Options:
14,375
14,375
5,709
-
5,709
20,084
-
15,000
15,000
24,610
11,250
35,860
50,860
35,060
15,000
15,000
30,451
13,125
43,576
58,576
39,863
44,375
44,375
60,770
24,375
85,144
129,519
74,923
Director
Options
@
12/31/09
Options
Granted
Options
Forfeited
Options
@
12/31/10
Mark Blodgett
1,404,050
1,000,000
(40,000)
2,364,050
Tim Losik
200,000
200,000
Duncan Byatt
-
244,166
Dieter Klenner
174,926
314,926
-
-
-
400,000
244,166
489,852
Ray Oglethorpe
242,920
382,920
(24,000)
601,840
Total All Directors
2,021,896
2,142,012
(64,000)
4,099,908
(1) Other compensation for Executive Directors is for paid life insurance for the benefit of the director.
Other compensation for Non-executive directors represents cash payments expensed in the current year.
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ProPhotonix Limited
Consolidated Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2009 and 2010
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Item
Independent Auditor’s Report .......................................................................................................................
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 ...............................................................
Page
7
8
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 .......................
9
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity / (Deficit) and Comprehensive Loss for the Years
Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 ........................................................................................................
10
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 .....................
11
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements………………………………………………………………. 12
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PROPHOTONIX LIMITED
(formerly known as StockerYale, Inc.)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
In thousands
(except share and per share data)
Years Ended December 31
2010
2009
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents .........................................................................................
Accounts receivable, less allowances of $47 in 2010 and $5 in 2009 .......................
Inventories .................................................................................................................
Prepaid expenses and other current assets .................................................................
Total current assets ...........................................................................................
Net property, plant and equipment .............................................................................
Goodwill ....................................................................................................................
Acquired intangible assets, net...................................................................................
Other long-term assets ...............................................................................................
$
$
1,811
2,023
1,892
229
5,955
906
468
610
66
4,478
1,473
1,282
502
7,735
3,835
508
1,260
38
Total assets .................................................................................................................
$ 8,005
$ 13,376
$
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount of $0 in 2010 and $358 in
2009.......................................................................................................................
Revolving credit facility……………………………………………………………
Capital lease obligations ............................................................................................
Current portion of financing lease obligations ...........................................................
Accounts payable .......................................................................................................
Accrued expenses ......................................................................................................
Total current liabilities .....................................................................................
Long-term debt, net of unamortized discount of $0 in 2010 and $193 in 2009 .........
Capital lease obligations, net of current portion ........................................................
Financing lease obligations, net of current portion ....................................................
Other long term liabilities ..........................................................................................
Deferred income taxes ...............................................................................................
Total liabilities ..................................................................................................
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15) ………………………………………
Stockholders’ deficit:
Common stock, par value $0.001, shares authorized 100,000,000; 52,510,174 shares
issued and outstanding at December 31, 2010 and 44,616,458 shares at December 31,
2009.......................................................................................................................
Paid-in capital ............................................................................................................
Accumulated deficit ...................................................................................................
Accumulated other comprehensive income ...............................................................
$
600
641
24
-
2,003
1,368
4,636
3,407
-
-
150
-
8,193
3,798
568
85
413
1,142
1,117
7,123
3,281
24
3,196
-
67
13,691
53
105,678
(106,175)
256
45
103,048
(103,526)
118
Total stockholders’ deficit ................................................................................
(188)
(315)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit ...................................................................
$
8,005
$
13,376
See the notes to consolidated financial statements.
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PROPHOTONIX LIMITED
(formerly known as StockerYale, Inc.)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
In thousands
(except per share amounts)
Years Ended December 31
2010
2009
Revenue ........................................................................................................................
Cost of sales ..................................................................................................................
$
15,194
9,384
$
10,456
7,298
Gross profit ...................................................................................................................
5,810
3,158
Operating expenses:
Selling ...........................................................................................................................
General and administrative ...........................................................................................
Amortization of intangibles ..........................................................................................
Research and development ...........................................................................................
Asset impairment ..........................................................................................................
2,151
5,064
390
750
226
1,598
4,082
694
555
4,377
Total operating expenses ..............................................................................................
8,581
11,306
Other income ...............................................................................................................
Interest expense ............................................................................................................
Amortization of debt discount and financing costs.......................................................
Loss from continuing operations before income tax benefit ........................................
Income tax benefit ........................................................................................................
Loss from continuing operations ..................................................................................
688
(552)
(551)
(3,186)
(111)
(3,075)
928
(393)
(1,704)
(9,317)
(3,966)
(5,351)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax ..............................................................
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax .....................................................
(116)
542
(701)
4,875
Income from discontinued operations ..........................................................................
426
4,174
Net loss .........................................................................................................................
$ (2,649) $ (1,177)
Basic and diluted net loss per share from continuing operations ..................................
Basic and diluted net loss per share from discontinued operations ..............................
Basic and diluted net income per share from gain on sale of discontinued operations
$
$
$
(0.07)
(0.00)
0.01
Basic and diluted net loss per share .............................................................................
$ (0.06)
$
$
$
$
(0.12)
(0.02)
0.11
(0.03)
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding ...............................................
44,951
43,641
See the notes to consolidated financial statements.
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PROPHOTONIX LIMITED
(formerly known as StockerYale, Inc.)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY / (DEFICIT) AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(in thousands)
Accumulated
Deficit
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
Total
Stockholders’
Deficit
Comprehensive
Loss
$
(103,552) $
2,518 $
1,203
Common Stock
Shares
43,464
Par
$0.001
43
$
Paid in
Capital
$ 103,270
10
-
(338)
1,480
(1,495)
13
38
242
612
368
-
-
2
Balance December 31, 2008 ....
Cumulative effect of change in accounting
principle – January 1, 2009 reclassification
of warrants to liability (Note 2)
Sale of common stock with warrants, net of
Issuance of warrants for
issuance costs of $0..............
financings…………………
(Note 2) ...............................
Reclassification of warrant liability to equity
Cancellation of previously issued restricted
stock, and share-based compensation, net
of forfeitures .......................
Issuance of common stock to settle liabilities
Recognition of currency translation adjustment
upon sale .............................
Cumulative translation adjustment
Net loss ......................................
Comprehensive net loss for the year ended
December 31, 2009 ..............
Balance December 31, 2009 ....
Sale of common stock with warrants, net of
issuance costs of $359 ..........
Share-based compensation, net of forfeitures
Issuance of common stock to settle liabilities /
debt ......................................
Cumulative translation adjustment
Net loss ......................................
Comprehensive net loss for the year ended
December 31, 2010 ..............
Balance December 31, 2010 ....
(2,601)
201
(1,177)
$
(103,526) $
118 $
(2,649)
138
$
45
4
-
4
$ 103,048
859
501
1,270
44,616
3,825
(13)
4,082
52,510
$
53
$ 105,678
$
(106,175) $
256 $
See the notes to consolidated financial statements.
2,279
(292)
13
38
242
612
370
(2,601)
201 $
(1,177)
$
(315)
863
501
1,274
138 $
(2,649)
$
(188)
201
(1,177)
(976)
138
(2,649)
(2,511)
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PROPHOTONIX LIMITED
(formerly known as StockerYale, Inc.)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
($ In thousands)
Years Ended December 31
2010
2009
Operations
Net loss ....................................................................................................................................................................... $ (2,649)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax .............................................................................................................
(116)
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax .....................................................................................................
542
Loss from continuing operations ..............................................................................................................................
(3,075)
$ (1,177)
(701)
4,875
(5,351)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Stock-based compensation expense ................................................................................................................
Depreciation and amortization ........................................................................................................................
Amortization of debt discount and financing costs .........................................................................................
Non cash interest (income) / expense .............................................................................................................
Gain on disposal of assets ...............................................................................................................................
Asset impairment ............................................................................................................................................
Provision for inventories ................................................................................................................................
Provision for bad debts ...................................................................................................................................
Change in fair value of warrant liability ........................................................................................................
Deferred taxes ................................................................................................................................................
501
917
551
(7)
(632)
226
37
49
-
(113)
Other change in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable........................................................................................................................................
Inventories ......................................................................................................................................................
Prepaid expenses and other current assets.......................................................................................................
Accounts payable ...........................................................................................................................................
Accrued expenses ...........................................................................................................................................
Other assets and liabilities ..............................................................................................................................
(669)
(698)
278
901
276
-
Net cash used in continuing operations ...................................................................................................................
Net cash used in discontinued operations ....................................................................................................................
(1,458)
(116)
Net cash used in operating activities ........................................................................................................................
(1,574)
Investing
Proceeds from disposal of assets .................................................................................................................................
Financing obligation payments ...................................................................................................................................
Purchase of property, plant and equipment .................................................................................................................
3
(136)
(464)
Net cash used in continuing operations ...................................................................................................................
Net cash provided by discontinued operations ............................................................................................................
(597)
692
Net cash provided by investing activities .................................................................................................................
95
Financing
Net proceeds from sale of common stock ....................................................................................................................
Borrowings of revolving credit facilities, net ..............................................................................................................
Proceeds from long-term debt issuance .......................................................................................................................
Principal repayment of long-term debt ........................................................................................................................
Decrease in restricted cash ..........................................................................................................................................
Payment of debt acquisition costs ...............................................................................................................................
863
57
-
(2,248)
-
-
Net cash used in continuing activities ......................................................................................................................
Net cash used in discontinued operations ....................................................................................................................
(1,328)
-
Net cash used in financing activities ........................................................................................................................
(1,328)
Effect of exchange rate on cash ...................................................................................................................................
140
Net change in cash and equivalents .............................................................................................................................
Cash and equivalents at beginning of year ..................................................................................................................
(2,667)
4,478
Cash and equivalents at end of year ........................................................................................................................ $
1,811
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest ........................................................................................................................................................................ $
Taxes .......................................................................................................................................................................... $
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Common stock and warrants issued in connections with financings ......................................................................... $
-
Issuance of common stock to settle liabilities / debt…………………………………………………………….
1,274
$
Common stock issued in connection with financings
16
$
Warrants issued in connection with financings ......................................................................................................... $
24
Assets acquired under lease arrangements………………………………………………………………………….
-
$
Write-off of assets from sale-leaseback transaction…………………………………………………………………. $ 2,821
Write-off of finance lease from sale-leaseback transaction…………………………………………………………. $ (3,450)
564
-
See the notes to consolidated financial statements.
514
1,213
1,704
211
(29)
4,377
39
16
(50)
(3,944)
175
153
(303)
(1,791)
590
18
(2,458)
(17)
(2,475)
-
(271)
(64)
(335)
13,010
12,675
13
(3,372)
500
(4,658)
7
(400)
(7,910)
(62)
(7,972)
615
2,843
1,635
$
$
$
4,478
450
-
528
$
370
$
-
$
$
38
$ 371
-
$
-
$
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PROPHOTONIX LIMITED
(formerly known as StockerYale, Inc.)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(1) ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
On May 27, 2010, the shareholders of the Company approved by a majority vote of all of the
outstanding shares of the Company’s Common Stock to change its name from StockerYale, Inc. to ProPhotonix
Limited.
ProPhotonix Limited (also referred to in this document as “ProPhotonix”, “we”, or the “Company”)
operates in two segments: as an independent designer and manufacturer of LED systems; and as a distributor of
laser diodes and manufacturer of laser modules through its ProPhotonix Limited subsidiary. The Company’s
products serve a wide range of applications and industries including machine vision and industrial inspection,
biomedical, defense and security, and other commercial applications.
ProPhotonix Limited was incorporated on March 27, 1951 under the laws of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts. In December 1995, the Company completed the registration of its common stock with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission and its stock now trades on the Pink OTC Market under the trading
symbol “STKR.PK”
On October 13, 2009, the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, StockerYale Canada, Inc.
(“SYC”), sold substantially all North American assets and rights of SYC and the Company's specialty optical
fiber product line to Coherent Inc. The sale price consisted of a cash payment of $15,000,000 (of which
$750,000 was placed in escrow for one year, and received on October 13, 2010 (See Note 14)), and the
assumption of certain liabilities, including approximately $3,425,000 of accounts payable, accrued expenses and
other obligations associated with the assets sold. Proceeds from the transaction were used to pay off in full all
obligations owed to Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. and its related entities (approximately $7,900,000 including fees),
fees related to the transaction of approximately $1,100,000, the settlement of various obligations of
approximately $950,000, and for working capital and general corporate purposes for the Company's ongoing
and future operations. In addition, the financial statements present the entities sold as discontinued operations.
As a result of the sale, the Company recognized a gain of approximately $2,601,000 related to the deferred
currency translation adjustmentof StockerYale Canada, Inc. subsidiary at the time of the sale. This is reported
as a part of the gain from discontinued operations. Accordingly, the consolidated financial statements present
the sold entities as discontinued operations.
Prior to the sale, the Company reported three segments: lasers, Photonic Products, and optical
components. The entire optical components segment and a portion of the laser segment were sold. The
Company will continue to operate its LED systems and Photonic Products businesses, which are based in
Ireland and the United Kingdom.
On May 27, 2010, the shareholders of the Company approved by a majority vote of all of the
outstanding shares of the Company’s Common Stock to grant the Directors the discretionary authority to, at any
time and from time to time until the next annual meeting of Shareholders, amend the Articles and increase the
authorized Common Shares by up to an additional 150,000,000 shares.
On December 23, 2010, the Company gained admission to the London Stock Exchange, plc (AIM listing),
raising approximately £765,000 ($1,200,000) through an equity placement, before expenses of approximately
$1,000,000, and converting approximately $1,275,000 of debt to equity. The net proceeds of the capital raise
will be used to provide additional working capital for the business.
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During 2010, the Company renegotiated the payment terms of all of its then outstanding term debt with its
two primary debt holders, which generally provide for extending the required obligations, some due originally
within the calendar year 2010, for payment in the future over 24 to 60 months (See Note 8).
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis,
which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.
As shown in the consolidated financial statements, during the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, the
Company recorded net losses of $2,649,000 and $1,177,000, respectively. Net use of cash flow from
continuing operations for the same time periods were $1,458,000 and $2,458,000, respectively. The
consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification
of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the
Company be unable to continue as a going concern. As a result of the Company's cash balance, reduced debt
levels, refinanced debt agreements and its focus on two core business segments, management believes that it has
adequate capital to sustain current operations through December 31, 2011.
(2) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect the application of the Company’s most
significant accounting policies as described in this note and elsewhere in the accompanying consolidated
financial statements and notes.
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly
owned subsidiaries, ProPhotonix (IRL) Limited, StockerYale Waterloo Acquisition Inc., StockerYale (UK)
Ltd., which owns 100% of ProPhotonix Limited, and Lasiris Holdings, Inc., which holds all of the outstanding
shares of StockerYale Canada. See Note 14 for information about the Company’s sale of the assets in 2009,
including those of StockerYale Canada. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
The Company considers cash equivalents to consist of highly liquid investments with original maturities of
three months or less when purchased.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
The Company reviews the financial condition of new customers prior to granting credit. After completing
the credit review, the Company establishes a credit line for each customer. Periodically, the Company reviews
the credit line for major customers and adjusts the credit limit based upon an updated financial condition of the
customer, historical sales and payment information and expected future sales. The Company has a large number
of customers; therefore, material credit risk is limited.
The Company periodically reviews the collectability of its accounts receivable. Provisions are established
for accounts that are potentially uncollectible. Determining adequate reserves for accounts receivable requires
management’s judgment. Conditions impacting the collectability of the Company’s receivables could change
causing actual write-offs to be materially different than the reserved balances.
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Changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts were as follows:
Years Ended December 31
Balance at beginning of period ..................................................................
Charges to costs and expenses ...................................................................
Account write-offs and other deductions ..................................................
2010
2009
In thousands
5 $
71
$
18
16
(29)
(29)
Balance at end of period ............................................................................
$
47 $
5
INVENTORY
The Company values inventories at the lower of cost or market using the first in, first-out (“FIFO”)
method. The Company periodically reviews the quantities of inventory on hand and compares these amounts to
the expected usage for each particular product or product line. The Company records as a charge to cost of sales
any amounts required to reduce the carrying value amount of the inventory to net realizable value. Actual
results could be different from management’s estimates and assumptions.
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The Company’s intangible assets consist of goodwill, and other intangibles assets, which consist of
trademarks, acquired patents and patented technologies, distributor and customer relationships and related
contracts, technology design and programs, non-compete agreements and other intangible assets, which are
being amortized over their useful lives. The Company is monitoring the operating performance of its reporting
units and other market factors. Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis, and between annual tests
in certain circumstances, and written down when impaired. The Company has elected the end of the fourth
quarter to complete its annual goodwill impairment test.
LONG-LIVED ASSETS
The Company reviews the recoverability of its long-lived assets including property, plant and equipment
and amortizing intangible assets when events or changes in circumstances occur that indicate that the carrying
value of the assets may not be recoverable. This review is based on the Company’s ability to recover the
carrying value of the assets from expected undiscounted future cash flows. If impairment is indicated, the
Company measures the loss based on the difference between the carrying value and fair value of the asset using
various valuation techniques including discounted cash flows. If an impairment loss exists, the amount of the
loss will be recorded in the consolidated statements of operations. It is possible that future events or
circumstances could cause these estimates to change.
LOSS PER SHARE
The Company calculates basic and diluted net loss per common share by dividing the net loss applicable to
common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding.
As of December 31, 2010, 4,638,408 shares underlying options and 7,963,188 shares underlying warrants
were excluded from the calculation of diluted shares, as their effects were anti-dilutive. Unvested shares of
restricted stock, totaling 196,024, were also not included in the calculation as their effect would be anti-dilutive.
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As of December 31, 2009, 3,005,098 shares underlying options and 8,042,938 shares underlying warrants
were excluded from the calculation of diluted shares, as their effects were anti-dilutive. Unvested shares of
restricted stock, totaling 490,689, were also not included in the calculation as their effect would be anti-dilutive.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
The Company recognizes revenue from product sales at the time of shipment and when persuasive
evidence of an arrangement exists, performance of our obligation is complete, the price to the buyer is fixed or
determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. Custom products are designed and supplied to original
equipment manufacturers and produced in accordance with a customer-approved design. Custom product
revenue is recognized when the criteria for acceptance has been met. Title to the product generally passes upon
shipment, as products are generally shipped FOB shipping point. In certain limited situations, distributors have
the right to return products. Such rights of return have not precluded revenue recognition because we have a
long history with such returns and accordingly are able to estimate a reserve for their cost.
Revenues from funded research and development and product development are recognized based on
contractual arrangements, which may be based on cost reimbursement or fixed fee-for-service models. Revenue
from reimbursement contracts is recognized as services are performed. On fixed-price contracts, revenue is
generally recognized on a percentage of completion basis based on proportion of costs incurred to the total
estimated costs of the contract or under the proportional method. Over the course of a fixed-price contract, the
Company routinely evaluates whether revenue and profitability should be recognized in the current period. The
Company estimates the proportional performance on their fixed-price contracts on a monthly basis utilizing
hours incurred to date as a percentage of total estimated hours to complete the project. If the Company does not
have a sufficient basis to measure progress toward completion, revenue is recognized upon completion of
performance, subject to any project management assessments as to the status of work performed. This method is
used because reasonably dependable estimates of costs and revenue earned can be made based on historical
experience and milestones identified in any particular contract. When the current estimates of total contract
revenue and contract costs indicate a loss, a provision for the entire loss on the contract is recorded.
If a contract involves the provision of multiple elements and the elements qualify for separation, total
estimated contract revenue is allocated to each element based on the relative fair value of each element
provided. The amount of revenue allocated to each element is limited to the amount that is not contingent upon
the delivery of another element in the future. Revenue is then recognized for each element as described above.
WARRANTY
The Company provides standard warranties for most products for periods up to one year. The warranty is
limited to the cost of the product and the Company will repair or replace the product as required. The Company
monitors the actual warranty repair costs and trends versus the reserve as a percent of sales. The Company
adjusts annually the warranty provision based on actual experience and for any particular known instances.
Warranty Reserves:
Years Ended December 31,
2010
2009
Balance at beginning of period ....................................................
Charges to costs and expenses .....................................................
Account write-offs and other deductions .....................................
$
$
In thousands
98
90
(33)
Balance at end of period ......................................................
$
155
$
116
29
(47)
98
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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment are valued at the lower of cost or estimated carrying values. The Company
provides for depreciation on a straight-line basis over the assets estimated useful lives or lease terms, if shorter.
The following table summarizes the estimated useful lives by asset classification:
Asset Classification
Building and building improvements ...................................
Computer equipment ............................................................
Machinery and equipment ....................................................
Furniture and fixtures ...........................................................
Estimated Useful Life
10 to 40 years
3 to 5 years
5 to 10 years
3 to 10 years
Total depreciation expense from continuing operations of property, plant and equipment was
approximately $0.5 million in 2010 and 2009. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.
INCOME TAXES
The Company accounts for income taxes under the liability method. Under this method the Company
recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been
recognized in the financial statements or tax returns. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on
the difference between the financial reporting and tax basis of the assets and liabilities using tax rates expected
to be in place when the differences reverse. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce
deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. Effective January 1, 2009, the
Company adopted guidance that clarifies the accounting for uncertainties in tax positions. Under these
provisions, the Company recognizes the tax benefit of tax positions to the extent that the benefit will more
likely than not be realized. The determination as to whether the tax benefit will more likely than not be realized
is based upon the technical merits of the tax position as well as consideration of the available facts and
circumstances. With respect to any uncertain tax positions, the Company records interest and penalties, if any,
as a component of income tax expense. It did not have any interest and penalties related to uncertain tax
positions during the years ended December 31, 2010 or 2009. Additional information on the Company’s
income tax provision and deferred tax assets and liabilities may be found at Note 9.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
the grant of a variety of awards with various
The Company has stock-based compensation plans for its employees, officers, and directors. The plans
the
permit
Remuneration Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors. Generally the grants vest over terms of two to
four years and are priced at fair market value, or in certain circumstances 110% of the fair market value, of the
common stock on the date of the grant. The options are generally exercisable after the period or periods
specified in the option agreement, but no option may be exercised after 10 years from the date of grant.
terms and prices as determined by
Additionally, in the case of incentive stock options, the exercise price may not be less than 100% of the
fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant, except in the case of a grant to an
employee who owns or controls more than 10% of the combined voting power of all classes of the Company’s
stock or the stock of any parent or subsidiary. In that case, the exercise price shall not be less than 110% of the
fair market value on the date of grant. In the case of non-qualified stock options, the exercise price shall not be
less than 85% of the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant, except in the case
of a grant to an independent director; in which case the exercise price shall be equal to fair market value
determined by reference to market quotations on the date of grant.
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During 2010, the Company recognized approximately $501,000 of stock-based compensation related to
restricted stock and options, of which approximately $499,000 was expensed to general and administrative
expense, and approximately $2,000 was expensed to selling expense. During 2009, the Company recognized
approximately $514,000 of stock-based compensation related to restricted stock and options, of which
approximately $512,000 was expensed to general and administrative expense, and approximately $2,000 was
expensed to selling expense.
Stock Option Awards—The fair value of each option grant is estimated using the Black-Scholes option
pricing model. The fair value is then amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods of the
awards, which is generally the vesting period. Use of a valuation model requires management to make certain
assumptions with respect to selected model inputs. Expected volatility was calculated based on the historical
volatility of the Company’s stock at the time of the award. The average expected option term was based on
historical trends. The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues assumed at the date of
grant and no dividends were assumed in the calculation. The compensation expense recognized for all equity-
based awards is net of estimated forfeitures. Forfeitures are estimated based on the historical trends.
During 2010, the Remuneration Committee approved various non-qualified stock option awards to
purchase 1,886,396 shares of the Company’s common stock to various officers, directors and employees. These
options vested over six months from the grant date, provided that the recipient still continued to serve the
Company in that capacity until the vesting date. The exercise price for these options is $0.1125 per share.
Also during 2010, the Remuneration Committee approved additional stock option awards to purchase
524,166 shares of the Company’s common stock to various officers, directors and employees. These options
vest over four years from the grant date, provided that the recipient still continues to serve the Company in that
capacity until each such vesting date. The exercise price for these options range from $0.08 to $0.12 per share.
On January 16, 2009, the Remuneration Committee, formerly the Governance, Nominating and
Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “GNCC”), adopted a stock option
incentive program for 2009. The Remuneration Committee granted performance-based options to purchase
shares of the Company’s common stock to various executive officers and key employees; all of which are
subject to the achievement of performance goals. Options for a total of 1,865,000 shares of common stock were
granted under this performance-based program on January 16, 2009. As the performance goals were not met,
the options terminated. The Company did not incur any stock compensation expense related to this plan during
2009.
The fair value of options at the date of grant was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The
weighted average assumptions for grants during the years ended December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009
were as follows:
Volatility………………………………………..
Expected option life……………………………
Interest rate (risk free)………………………….
Dividends……………………………………….
Weighted average grant date fair value………...
Twelve months Ended
December 31,
2010
111.6%-112.2%
5.5 – 6.08 years
3.05%-3.83%
$0
$0.07
Twelve months Ended
December 31,
2009
101.4%-104.8%
6.08 years
1.54%-2.86%
$0
$0.12
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Balance at December 31, 2008 .......................
Granted ....................................................
Exercised .................................................
Cancelled.................................................
Options
Outstanding
2,987,889
2,906,996
-
(2,889,787)
Balance at December 31, 2009 .......................
3,005,098
Vested and Exercisable at December 31,
2009.............................................................
Balance at December 31, 2009 .......................
Granted ....................................................
Exercised .................................................
Cancelled.................................................
Balance at December 31, 2010 .......................
1,810,651
3,005,098
2,410,562
-
( 777,252)
4,638,408
Vested and Exercisable at December 31,
2010.............................................................
3,349,286
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
per Share ($)
3.45
0.15
-
0.55
2.87
4.44
2.87
0.11
-
4.05
1.23
1.65
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
(in Years)
4.58
5.56
3.28
5.56
7.25
6.77
Vested and Expected to Vest at December
31, 2010...................................................
4,503,224
1.27 7.19
At December 31, 2010, there was $62,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested
stock options granted. The cost is expected to be recognized over the next 1.45 years. At December 31, 2009,
there was $100,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options granted. The
cost was expected to be recognized over the next 1.5 years. Total stock option expense recorded in 2010 and
2009 was approximately $198,000 and $104,000, respectively. There were no options exercised during 2010
and 2009.
Restricted Share Awards— The Company periodically awards restricted shares of common stock to
employees. The awards vest in equal annual installments over a period of four years, assuming continued
employment, with some exceptions. The fair market value of the award at the time of the grant is amortized
over the vesting period. The fair value of the awards is based on the fair market value of the Company’s
common stock on the date of issue, which is the closing market price on the date of the award. During 2010 and
2009, the Company did not grant any shares of restricted stock.
A summary of the status of the Company’s non-vested shares of restricted stock for 2010 and 2009 and
changes during 2010 and 2009 are presented below:
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Non-vested at December 31, 2008 ................................
Granted ..................................................................
Vested ....................................................................
Cancelled ...............................................................
1,368,394
-
(539,674)
(338,031)
Shares
Weighted
Average
Grant-
Date Fair Value ($)
1.17
-
1.12
1.29
Non-Vested at December 31, 2009 ...............................
490,689
1.15
Granted ..................................................................
Vested ....................................................................
Cancelled ...............................................................
-
(281,735)
( 12,930)
-
1.18
1.26
Non-Vested at December 31, 2010 ...............................
196,024
1.10
As of December 31, 2010, there was approximately $117,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost
related to non-vested restricted share awards. The cost is expected to be recognized over the next 0.62 years. As
of December 31, 2010, 1,908,178 shares were vested. As of December 31, 2009, 1,626,443 shares were vested.
The total fair value of shares vested during 2010 and 2009 was approximately $332,000 and $604,000. Total
compensation from continuing operations recorded in 2010 and 2009 was approximately $303,000 and
$410,000, respectively.
TRANSLATION OF FOREIGN CURRENCIES
The Company translates the financial statements of its foreign subsidiaries from local currency into U.S
dollars. The functional currency of the foreign subsidiaries is the country’s local currency. The Company’s
operating results are affected by fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar as compared to currencies in foreign
countries, as a result of our transactions in these foreign markets. Accordingly, all assets and liabilities of
foreign subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars using the foreign currency exchange rate prevailing at the
balance sheet date, while income and expense accounts are translated at average exchange rates during the year.
All cumulative translation gains or losses from the translation into the Company’s reporting currency are
included as a separate component of stockholder’s equity (accumulated other comprehensive loss) in the
accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Foreign currency transaction (gains)/losses from continuing
operations were recorded in the statements of operations as other income was approximately $80,000 and
$(1,367,000) for 2010 and 2009.
FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company’s financial instruments consist mainly of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable,
revolving credit facility, accounts payable and long-term debt. The estimated fair value of these financial
instruments, with the exception of fixed rate long-term debt, approximates their carrying value due to the short-
term maturity of certain instruments and the variable interest rates associated with certain instruments, which
have the effect of re-pricing such instruments regularly. Due to the restructuring of fixed rate long-term debt
during 2010, the carrying value of fixed rate long-term debt approximates fair value.
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WARRANTS
On October 26, 2006, the Company issued warrants for the purchase of 2,375,000 shares of the
Company’s common stock, which had exercise price reset features. These warrants have an exercise price of
$1.15 and expire in October 2016. The Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board “FASB”
guidance on January 1, 2009 under which certain warrants that were previously treated as stockholders’ equity
under the derivative treatment exemption were no longer eligible for equity treatment. Effective January 1,
2009, the fair value of these common stock purchase warrants was reclassified from equity to liability status as
if these warrants were treated as a derivative liability since their date of issue in October 2006. On January 1,
2009, the Company reclassified from additional paid-in capital, as a cumulative effect adjustment, $1.2 million
to beginning retained earnings and $0.3 million to a long-term warrant liability. On October 31, 2009, the fair
market value of these warrants, approximately $242,000, was reclassified as equity, the date the re-pricing
feature of the warrant had lapsed per the agreement. The Company recognized a gain of approximately $50,000
from the change in fair value of these warrants for the year ended December 31, 2009. The common stock
purchase warrants were not issued with the intent of effectively hedging any future cash flow, fair value of any
asset, liability or any net investment in a foreign operation. The warrants did not qualify for hedge accounting,
therefore all changes in the fair value of these warrants was recognized in earnings until reclassified to equity in
October, 2009.
These common stock purchase warrants do not trade in an active securities market, and the Company
estimated the fair value of these warrants using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the following
assumptions:
Volatility .................................................................................
Expected option life ................................................................
Interest rate (risk free) .............................................................
Dividends ................................................................................
October 31,
2009
137.8%
7.0 years
3.41%
$0.0
January 1,
2009
101.4%
7.8 years
2.46%
$0.0
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist
principally of trade receivables. The risk is limited due to the relatively large number of customers composing
the Company’s customer base and their dispersion across many industries and geographic areas within the
United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe and Asia. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations
of existing customers’ financial condition. The Company has a large number of customers; therefore,
concentrated credit risk is limited to only a small number of customers. The Company had no customer
accounting for 10% or more of consolidated revenues in either 2010 or 2009. The Company had one customer
that accounted for 10% of the outstanding accounts receivable balance at December 31, 2010. No one customer
accounted for 10% or more of the outstanding accounts receivable at December 31, 2009.
The Company maintains its cash and cash equivalents in bank deposit accounts, which at times may
exceed federally insured limits. The Company believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash
and cash equivalents.
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USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the
reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results in the future could vary
from the amounts derived from management’s estimates and assumptions.
(3) RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures
In January 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update “ASU” No. 2010-06, "Improving
Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements" ("ASU 2010-06"), which is included in the ASC Topic 820 (Fair
Value Measurements and Disclosures). ASU 2010-06 requires new disclosures on the amount and reason for
transfers in and out of Level 1 and 2 fair value measurements. ASU 2010-06 also requires disclosure of
activities, including purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements within the Level 3 fair value measurements and
clarifies existing disclosure requirements on levels of disaggregation and disclosures about inputs and valuation
techniques. ASU 2010-06 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15,
2009. The adoption of this standard did not have any effect on our consolidated financial statements.
Revenue Recognition – Milestone Method
In April 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-17, “Milestone Method of Revenue Recognition” (“ASU
2010-17”), which is included in the ASC topic 605 (Revenue Recognition). ASU 2010-17 is an accounting
standard update defining a milestone and determining what criteria must be met to apply the milestone method
of revenue recognition for research or development transactions. The update provides guidance on the criteria
which must be met to determine if the milestone method of revenue recognition is appropriate, whether a
milestone is substantive and the disclosures that must be made if the method is elected. This standard should be
applied on a prospective basis for milestones reached in fiscal years, and interim periods within those years,
beginning on or after June 15, 2010. However, early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted this
standard during 2010 and it did not have any impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out basis) or market when applicable and include
materials, labor and overhead. Inventories are as follows:
(4) INVENTORIES
Years Ended December 31
Finished goods .....................................................................................
Work in-process ..................................................................................
Raw materials ......................................................................................
2010
2009
In thousands
$ 413
164
1,315
$ 204
131
947
Net inventories ............................................................................
$ 1,892
$ 1,282
Management performs quarterly reviews of inventory and disposes of items not required by their
manufacturing plan and reduces the carrying cost of inventory to the lower of cost or market.
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(5) PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Major classes of property, plant and equipment were as follows:
Years Ended December 31
2010
2009
Land ................................................................................................
Buildings and improvements ..........................................................
Machinery and equipment ..............................................................
Furniture and fixtures .....................................................................
$
-
283
2,735
690
306
5,897
2,414
1,029
In thousands
$
Property, plant and equipment................................................
Less accumulated depreciation .......................................................
$ 3,708
$ 9,646
(2,802 )
(5,811 )
Net property, plant and equipment .........................................
$ 906
$ 3,835
Depreciation expense from continuing operations was approximately $527,000 and $510,000 in the years
ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. In 2005, the Company entered into a sale-leaseback
transaction on the Company’s headquarters which was recorded as a finance lease in accordance with
accounting standards. See Note 15 for a description of the transaction and write-off of the assets ($ 2,821,000
net book value) related to the finance lease.
(6) GOODWILL
The Company uses a two-part impairment test in which it first estimates the fair value of its reporting
units by using forecasts of discounted cash flows and then compares that value to the carrying value which
requires that certain assumptions and estimates be made regarding industry economic factors and future
profitability of reporting units to assess the need for an impairment charge. The methodology the Company
uses to allocate certain corporate expenses is based on each segments use of services and/or direct benefit to its
employees. While the Company believes it has made reasonable estimates and assumptions to calculate the fair
value of the reporting segments and implied fair value of goodwill, the impairment analysis is highly sensitive
to actual versus forecast results. If the estimated value is less than the carrying value the Company moves to
the second step of the impairment test to determine if goodwill is impaired.
In connection with the annual fair value test of goodwill, performed at the end of the fourth quarter 2010,
the Company concluded that no impairment existed. In connection with the annual fair value test of goodwill,
performed at the end of the fourth quarter 2009, the Company concluded that an impairment of goodwill in the
Photonic Products segment existed. The Company determined the carrying value of the reporting unit was in
excess of its fair value. Based on the second step, the Company concluded that the entire balance of goodwill
was impaired. The Company recorded a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $4.4 million.
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The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 was as
follows:
December 31, 2010
December 31, 2009
( In thousands)
Beginning of the year ..................................................
Effect of exchange rate ...............................................
Impairment charge ......................................................
$ 508
(40)
-
$ 4,410
475
(4,377)
End of year ..................................................................
$ 468
$ 508
Goodwill as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 relates to the LED reporting unit.
(7) INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets consist of trademarks, acquired patents and patented technologies, distributor and
customer relationships and related contracts, technology design and programs, non-compete agreements and
other intangible assets. There are no intangible assets with indefinite lives. There were no intangible assets
acquired in 2010. During 2010, the Company, including its subsidiaries, changed its name from StockerYale,
Inc. to ProPhotonix Limited. As a result of this name change, the Company recorded an impairment charge of
approximately $226,000 related to a previously acquired trade name. Intangible assets and their respective
useful lives are as follows:
Acquired patents, patented technology and purchased technology
Acquired customer contracts and relationships
Acquired non compete agreements
Acquired technology design and programs
Other
Useful Life
5 – 8 Years
5 – 8 Years
3 Years
8 Years
3 – 7 Years
Gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization of intangible assets were as follows as of
December 31, 2010 for each intangible asset class.
Acquired patents, patented technology and purchased technology
Acquired customer contracts and relationships .........................
Acquired non compete agreement .............................................
Acquired technology design and programs................................
Other ..........................................................................................
Total ...................................................................................
$
291 $
1,901
616
321
105
$ 3,234 $
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Net Balances
Accumulated
Amortization
(in thousands)
$
(284)
(1,460)
(616)
(168)
(96)
(2,624)
$
7
441
-
153
9
610
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Gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization of intangible assets were as follows as of
December 31, 2009 for each intangible asset class.
Acquired patents, patented technology and purchased technology
Acquired trade name ..................................................................
Acquired customer contracts and relationships .........................
Acquired non compete agreement .............................................
Acquired technology design and programs................................
Other ..........................................................................................
Total ...................................................................................
$
291 $
482
1,957
634
331
108
$ 3,803 $
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Net Balances
Accumulated
Amortization
(in thousands)
(258)
$
(190)
(1,253)
(634)
(132)
(76)
(2,543)
$
33
292
704
-
199
32
1,260
Actual Expense
2010
2009
Estimated Future Expense
2015
2014
2013
Thereafter
2012
2011
In thousands
Amortization expense of
intangible assets ............................... $ 694 $ 390 $ 266 $ 123 $ 122 $ 99 $
- $
-
(8) DEBT
Years Ended December 31
2010
2009
In thousands
Bonds payable to the former stockholders of Photonic Products Ltd. maturing on
December 31, 2012, with an interest rate of 11%, at December 31, 2010 and
with an interest rate of 7% at December 31, 2009. ..........................................
$
1,393
$
2,186
Senior Fixed Rate Secured Bond payable to a private investor, with an interest rate
of 10%, net of unamortized discount of $460 at December 31, 2009. .............
-
2,581
Senior Fixed Rate Secured Bond to a private investor with an interest rate of 8%,
maturing on June 30, 2015 net of unamortized discount of $0 at December 31,
2010 and $91 at December 31, 2009…………………………………….
Borrowings under Revolving Credit facility with Barclay’s Bank Sales Financing with an
interest rate of 2.55% above Barclay’s base rate (3.05% as of December 31, 2010). .......
2,614
2,312
641
568
Sub-total debt ........................................................................................................
Less – revolving credit facility ………………………………………..
Less—Current portion of long-term debt, net of discount ..........................
Total long-term debt .............................................................................................
4,648
(641)
(600)
$
3,407
7,647
(568)
(3,798)
$
3,281
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Photonic Products Ltd.
BORROWING AGREEMENTS
StockerYale (UK) Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, issued bonds to each of the former
stockholders of Photonic Products Ltd. with an aggregate initial principal amount equal to $2,400,000 (Photonic
Bonds). Under the terms of issuance, the outstanding principal accrued interest at an annual rate of 1% above
the LIBOR rate as determined on the first business day of each month. All unpaid principal plus accrued but
unpaid interest under the bonds was originally due and payable on October 31, 2009.
On October 7, 2009, the Company and StockerYale (UK) Ltd. entered into a Deed of Variation with the
bondholders in which the Company and StockerYale (UK) Ltd. agreed: (a) to make principal payments to one
of the bondholders of $120,000 on October 31, 2009 and $120,000 on January 8, 2010 plus monthly payments
of simple interest at an annual rate of 7% on the outstanding amounts until paid; and (b) to make monthly
payments to each of the other two bondholders in the aggregate amount of $47,000 on the last day of each
calendar month, beginning on November 30, 2009 and to continue until and including October 31, 2010 plus
monthly payments of simple interest at an annual rate of 7% to be made on the last day of each month
beginning on November 30, 2009 through November 30, 2010 when a balloon payment of $1,596,000 would be
due.
On October 30, 2010 and December 10, 2010, the Company and the holders of the Photonic Bonds entered
into Deeds of Variation of the Photonic Bonds. The amendments required a payment on October 30, 2010
against the principal balance in the amount of $150,000. The Photonic Bonds were amended to pay the
outstanding balance as of October 31, 2010 monthly over the period from November 30, 2010 through
November 30, 2012 at the rate of $50,000 principal plus simple interest (at 11% per annum). On December 31,
2012 the remaining balance (approximately $243,000) of the Photonic Bonds shall be payable in full. The key
repayment terms of the Photonic Bonds, under this amendment, are as follows:
(a) Principal:
(b) Interest Rate:
(c) Repayment term:
(d) Monthly principal:
(e) Balloon payment:
$1,443,000
11% per annum, payable monthly
October 31, 2010 to November 30, 2012
$50,000
$243,000 due December 31, 2012
StockerYale (UK) Ltd. may elect to prepay the bonds at any time, in whole or in part, without penalty or
premium. If StockerYale (UK) Ltd. fails to make any payments under the bonds, the former stockholders of
Photonic Products Ltd. may have the right to require payment from the Company in the form of newly issued
shares of the Company’s common stock.
As of December 31, 2010, $1,393,000 was outstanding under the bonds issued to the stockholders of
Photonic Products Ltd., which has been recorded as $600,000 current portion of long-term debt, and $793,000
as long-term debt.
As of December 31, 2009, $2,186,000 was outstanding under the bonds issued to the stockholders of
Photonic Products Ltd., and was recorded as current portion of long-term debt.
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Private Investor Notes and Bond
ProPhotonix Limited Financing
On October 31, 2006, StockerYale (UK) Ltd. issued a 10% Senior Fixed Rate Secured Bond (“SYUK
Bond”), as amended at various times, in the original principal amount of $4,750,000 to Eureka Interactive Fund
Limited. The bond was due on October 31, 2011. StockerYale (UK) Ltd. agreed to make payments of principal
and interest over the term; however, an amount equal to 50% of the original principal sum of $4,750,000
waspayable on October 31, 2011. The outstanding principal on the bond originally accrued interest at an annual
rate of 10%. StockerYale (UK) Ltd. may prepay the bond at any time, in whole or in part, without penalty or
premium. The bond was secured by all of the equity interests of Photonic Products Ltd. owned by StockerYale
(UK) Ltd. The Company used the net proceeds to make the cash payment for the acquisition of Photonic
Products Ltd. The remaining proceeds were used for transaction fees and working capital. On August 16, 2007,
the Eureka Interactive Fund Limited transferred this bond to a bondholder.
In connection with the issuance of the bond on October 31, 2006, the Company issued a Common Stock
Purchase Warrant to Eureka to purchase 2,375,000 shares of its common stock for a purchase price of $1.15 per
share. The warrant expires on the tenth anniversary of the date of issuance. The aggregate proceeds of the bond
and warrants of $4,750,000 were allocated between the bond and the common stock warrants based upon their
relative fair market value. The proceeds price allocated to the bond was $3,255,349 and the proceeds allocated
to the common stock warrants was $1,494,651. The difference between the aggregate face amount of the bond
of $4,750,000 and the initial carrying value of the bond was recorded as a debt discount of $1,494,651 and was
being amortized over the life of the bond. The Company used the Black-Scholes Model to calculate the fair
value of the warrants. The underlying assumptions included in the Black-Scholes Model were: a risk-free
interest rate of 4.61%, an expected life of ten years and an expected volatility of 102% with no dividend yield.
On January 13, 2009, StockerYale (UK) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company and the
bondholder, entered into an agreement to forego the principal payments of $61,674 per month under such bond
for six months totaling $370,044 in consideration of the issuance of 1,480,176 shares of common stock of the
Company to the bondholder.
On June 9, 2009, the bondholder and the Company entered into a Transfer Agreement under which they
agreed to transfer $1,000,000 of debt (the “Transfer Amount”) from the SYUK Bond to the ProPhotonix (IRL)
Limited (“SYI” Bond) described below.
On December 10, 2010, with an effective date of December 23, 2010, the Company and the bondholder
entered into a binding term sheet to amend the terms of all debt owed by the Company to the bondholder. The
amendment converted approximately $1,275,000 of the SYUK bond into shares of common stock, at a
conversion price of £0.20 ($0.31) per share (see Note 10) and the remaining balance was assigned to and
assumed by ProPhotonix (IRL) Limited as part of the SYI Bond.
As of the December 10, 2010 amendment date, the entire balance was transferred or converted and the
bond was cancelled. All related debt discount was expensed as a result of the extinguishment.
At December 31, 2009, $3,040,206 remained outstanding under the combined note which has been
classified as $1,048,458 short-term debt and $1,991,748 long-term debt and reported net of $459,666 of
unamortized debt discount, which has been reported as $283,863 as short-term and $175,793 as long-term. On
December 31, 2009, the Company was $308,370 (principal only) in arrears. On March 1, 2010, the bondholder
signed a waiver for any breach or default under the agreement.
ProPhotonix (IRL) Limited Senior Fixed Rate Secured Bond
On July 24, 2008, ProPhotonix (IRL) Limited issued a three-year 12% Senior Fixed Rate Secured
Bond(“SYI Bond”), as amended at various times, to a bondholder in the original principal amount of €935,000
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($1,472,905 at July 24, 2008) secured by all of the assets of ProPhotonix (IRL) Limited. The bond originally
matured on July 30, 2011. ProPhotonix (IRL) Limited agreed to make payments of principal and interest of
approximately €31,000 over the term beginning August 30, 2008. The outstanding principal on the bond
accrued interest at an original annual rate of 12%. ProPhotonix (IRL) Limited may prepay the bond at any time,
in whole or in part, without penalty or premium. The Company used the net proceeds for working capital.
In connection with the issuance of the bond, the Company issued warrants to the bondholder to purchase
636,404 shares of its common stock for a purchase price of $0.45 per share. The warrant expires on the tenth
anniversary of the date of issuance. The Company used the Black-Scholes Model to calculate the fair value of
the warrants. The underlying assumptions included in the Black-Scholes Model were: a risk-free interest rate of
4.03%; an expected life of ten years; and an expected volatility of 98% with no dividend yield. The total value
of the warrants was recorded as a debt discount of approximately $220,000 and was amortized over the life of
the bond, using the effective interest method.
On June 9, 2009, the same bondholder loaned the company an additional $500,000 payable over the
remaining term of the original loan, at the same fixed 12% interest rate. As a part of the agreement, the
Company issued to the bondholder additional ten-year common stock warrants to purchase 500,000 shares of
common stock at an exercise price per share of $0.10. An additional debt discount was recorded in the amount
of $38,086 and is being amortized over the remaining life of the note. The Company used the Black-Scholes
Model to calculate the fair value of the warrants. The underlying assumptions included in the Black-Scholes
Model were: a risk-free interest rate of 3.86%, an expected life of seven years, an expected volatility of
105.04% and no dividend yield.
Also on June 9, 2009, the Company and bondholder entered into a Transfer Agreement under which
they agreed to transfer $1,000,000 of debt (the “Transfer Amount”) from the SYUK Bond described above to
the SYI Bond. Interest accrues and is payable monthly and the amount was originally payable on July 30, 2011.
On December 10, 2010, the Company and the bondholder entered into a binding restructuring of the SYI
Bond. The amendment provides that ProPhotonix (IRL) Limited shall assume €692,128 ($942,124) of the
balance of the SYUK Bond, which was then combined with the existing SYI Bond. This bond is secured by the
assets of ProPhotonix (IRL) Limited. The SYI Bond was amended such that interest only shall be paid monthly
on the outstanding balance through June 30, 2012 and thereafter equal monthly payments of principal and
interest over the three year period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2015. The Company also paid a restructuring
fee of $50,000 to the bondholder. The key repayment terms of the SYI Bond, under this amendment, are as
follows:
(a) Principal:
(b) Interest Rate:
(c) Interest payments only:
(d) Principal Repayment term:
(e) Monthly principal and interest: €61,812 ($82,000)
€1,972,523 ($2,614,000)
8% per annum
present through June 30, 2012
36 months; July 31, 2012 through June 30, 2015
At December 31, 2010, $2,614,184 remained outstanding under the note, which has been classified as
long-term debt.
At December 31, 2009, $2,402,620 remained outstanding under the note, which has been classified as
$921,170 short-term debt and $1,481,450 long-term debt and reported, net of $90,586 of unamortized debt
discount, which has been reported as $73,702 short-term and $16,684 long-term. On December 31, 2009, the
Company was $216,731 (principal only) in arrears. On March 1, 2010, the bondholder signed a waiver for any
breach or default under the agreement.
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Barclays Bank, PLC
On February 6, 2008, the Company’s ProPhotonix Limited subsidiary in the U.K. entered into a
Confidential Invoice Discounting Agreement with Barclays Bank Sales Financing (“Barclays”). Under the
Discounting Agreement, a three-year revolving line of credit was established. The Discounting Agreement
provides for a revolving line of credit not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of £700,000 ($1,083,000)
and grants a security interest in and lien upon all of ProPhotonix Limited’s trade receivables in favor of
Barclays. The Company originally could borrow a total amount at any given time up to ₤700,000, limited to
qualifying receivables as defined. The proceeds from this line of credit were used to pay in full the outstanding
amount under the overdraft facility between ProPhotonix Limited and Barclays Bank, PLC.
The facility requires the maintenance of certain financial covenants including annual sales and minimum
tangible net worth. Barclays also reserves the right to review the facility in the event of losses in any 3-month
rolling period. On June 26, 2009, ProPhotonix Limited agreed to amend the terms of the Agreement with
Barclays. Under the amended terms, the maximum amount allowed outstanding under the line of credit is
£650,000 ($1,006,000 USD). The outstanding principal under the note accrues interest at an annual rate of
2.65% above the Barclays base rate. The interest rate was 3.15% as of December 31, 2010. On March 8, 2010,
the Company entered into an amendment to the revolving credit facility agreement, which removed the
minimum tangible net worth requirement of £350,000 ($541,000 USD) as of March 31, 2010 and June 30,
2010.
On November 25, 2010, the Company entered into an amendment to the revolving credit facility
agreement to extend the minimum period to May 25, 2012 from the original termination date of February 6,
2011.
The amount outstanding under the facility was $641,000 as of December 31, 2010 and $568,000 as of
December 31, 2009, all of which was classified as short term debt under revolving credit facility. As of
December 31, 2010, the Company had approximately $50,000 available under this facility. The Company was
in technical default on December 31, 2009 which Barclays waived as part of the March 8, 2010 amendment.
(9) TAXES
The Company had net deferred tax assets totaling $29.0 million as of December 31, 2010 and $29.6
million as of December 31, 2009. Realization of the deferred tax assets is dependent upon the Company’s
ability to generate sufficient future taxable income and, if necessary, execution of tax planning strategies.
The Company’s historical operating losses raise considerable doubt as to when, if ever, any of the deferred
tax assets will be realized. As a result, management has provided a valuation allowance for the net deferred tax
assets. In the event management determines that sufficient future taxable income may be generated in
subsequent periods and the previously recorded valuation allowance is no longer needed, the Company will
decrease the valuation allowance by providing an income tax benefit in the period that such a determination is
made. Because of its historical operating losses, the Company has not been subject to income taxes since 1996.
The Company has recorded a deferred tax asset for one of its non-U.S. subsidiaries related to net operating
losses.
The Company is subject to taxation in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland and various states
and local jurisdictions. As a result of the Company’s tax loss position, the tax years 1999 through 2010 remain
open to examination by the federal and most state tax authorities. In addition, the tax years 2002 through 2010
are open to examination in foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2010, the Company did not have any tax
examinations in process. In April 2011, the Company was notified by the Canadian Revenue Authority (CRA)
that the tax years 2007 – 2009 for SYC will be audited. In addition, ProPhotonix (IRL) Limited was notified by
the Ireland Revenue authorities that the tax years 2007 - 2010 VAT 13B filings would be audited.
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The components of the provision (benefit) for income taxes of continuing operations are as follows:
Years Ended December 31,
2010
2009
In thousands
Current
Federal .......................................................................................... $ —
State ..............................................................................................
—
Foreign .........................................................................................
(46)
Sub-total .......................................................................................
(46)
Deferred
Federal ..........................................................................................
State ..............................................................................................
Foreign .........................................................................................
—
—
(65)
Sub-total .......................................................................................
(65)
Total………………………………………………………………… $ (111)
$ (3,644)
—
—
(3,644)
—
—
(322)
(322)
$ (3,966)
The income tax (benefit) / provision included in the accompanying statement of operations is as follows:
Years Ended December 31,
2010
2009
In thousands
Continuing Operations .................................................................... $ (111)
Discontinued Operations ................................................................ 150
$ (3,966)
3,644
Total ........................................................................................................ $ 39
$ (322)
The significant items comprising the deferred tax asset and liability at December 31, 2010
and 2009 are as follows:
Years Ended December 31,
2010
2009
In Thousands
Foreign net operating loss carry forwards ...................................
Financial reporting reserves not yet deductible for tax purpose .
Accelerated depreciation and property-basis differences ............
Other ............................................................................................
Valuation allowance ....................................................................
4,235
16
57
911
(29,276)
2,683
66
(771)
496
(28,701)
Total .......................................................................................
Intangible asset-basis differences ................................................
$ 232
$ (232)
$ 276
$ (343)
Deferred tax liability, net .......................................................
$ -
$ (67)
The Company’s deferred tax liability relates to the difference in the basis of its intangible assets acquired in
a foreign jurisdiction.
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As of December 31, 2010, the Company had United States federal net operating loss carry forwards
(NOLs) of approximately $61.9 million available to offset future taxable income, if any. These carry forwards
expire through 2030 and are subject to review and possible adjustment by the Internal Revenue Service. The
Company may be subject to limitations under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Service Code as a result of
changes in ownership. The Company’s historical operating losses raise considerable doubt as to when, if ever,
any of the deferred tax assets will be realized. As a result, management has provided a full valuation allowance
for the net deferred tax assets. At December 31, 2010, the Company also has Canadian federal NOLs of
approximately $1.6 million available to offset future taxable income, if any. These carry forwards expire
through 2030 and are subject to review and possible adjustment by the Canadian Revenue Agency. The
Company may be subject to limitations of the use of the Canadian NOLs as a result of changes in ownership.
The Company’s historical operating losses raise considerable doubt as to when, if ever, any of the deferred tax
assets will be realized. As a result, management has provided a full valuation allowance for the net deferred tax
assets. At December 31, 2010, the Company also has a United Kingdom NOL of approximately $6.42 million,
of which $5.6 million is reserved. The valuation allowance increased / (decreased) by approximately $575,000
and $(415,000) for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009.
The Company must determine whether it is more-likely-than-not that a tax position will be sustained upon
examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of
the position. A tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not threshold is then measured to determine the
amount of benefit to recognize in the financial statements. During 2010, the Company booked a long-term
liability of $150,000 relative to the sale of its North American operations to Coherent, Inc.
(10) UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
On December 24, 2008, the Company entered into a Stock and Warrant Purchase Agreement to a group of
private investors, including the Company’s Chairman and CEO and three of the Company’s directors. Under
the terms of the Agreement the Company agreed to issue and sell an aggregate of 4,254,000 shares of common
stock, $0.001 par value per shares at a per share purchase price of $0.25, for an aggregate purchase price of
$1,063,500. In addition, the investors would also receive warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 2,127,000
shares of the Company’s common stock. The warrants are exercisable at any time after issuance at a per share
price of $0.50 and expire on the fifth anniversary of the issue date. As of December 31, 2009, the Company sold
and issued for gross proceeds of $563,500, a total of 2,254,000 shares of common stock and issued warrants to
purchase 1,127,000 shares of common stock. The Company used the proceeds from the financing for working
capital and general corporate purposes.
The Company used the Black-Scholes Model to calculate the fair value of the warrants issued, which
totaled approximately $81,000. The underlying assumptions included in the Black-Scholes Model were: a risk-
free interest rate of 1.54%, an expected life of five years and an expected volatility of 101% with no dividend
yield.
On January 29, 2009, pursuant to the terms of the December 2008 Stock and Warrant Purchase
Agreement, the Company issued and sold to a director an aggregate of 10,000 shares of common stock at a per
share purchase price of $0.25, for an aggregate purchase price of $2,500. The director also received a warrant to
purchase up to an aggregate of 5,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. The warrant is exercisable at any
time at a per share price of $0.50 and expires on the fifth anniversary of the issue date.
On December 23, 2010, the Company listed on the London Stock Exchange-AIM. In the course of this
listing, the Company sold 3,825,000 shares of common stock at £0.20 ($0.31 as of December 23, 2010) per
share. Also, the Company issued an additional 50,000 shares of common stock for fees associated with the
listing in lieu of cash.
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On December 23, 2010, pursuant to the terms of the Company’s listing on the London Stock Exchange-
AIM, the Company issued a warrant to purchase up to an aggregate of 76,500 shares of the Company’s common
stock to Libertas Capital Corporate Finance Limited. The warrant is exercisable at any time at a per share price
of £0.20 and expires on the fifth anniversary of the issue date.
As of December 31, 2010, there were 7,963,188 shares reserved for warrants with the following exercise
prices and expiration dates:
No. Warrants
102,000
18,621
1,127,000
5,000
551,500
3,603,000
1,150,000
906,067
500,000
7,963,188
Exercise Price
$1.38 –$3.12
$0.80 –$0.80
$0.50 –$0.50
$0.50 –$0.50
$0.31 –$1.44
$1.15 –$3.12
$0.80 –$1.72
$0.45 –$0.60
$0.10 –$0.10
Expiration Date
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
(11) STOCK OPTION PLANS
On May 22, 2007, the shareholders of the Company approved the adoption of the Company’s 2007 Stock
Incentive Plan (the 2007 Plan). Under this plan, the Company may issue options, restricted stock, restricted
stock units and other stock-based awards to its employees, officers, directors, consultants and advisors. An
aggregate of 5,300,000 shares of the Company’s common stock were initially reserved for issuance under the
2007 Plan. In addition, there is an annual increase to the number of shares reserved for issuance under the 2007
Plan equal to the lesser of (i) 1,000,000 shares of common stock, (ii) 5% of the outstanding shares of common
stock of the Company, or (iii) an amount determined by the Board of Directors of the Company. As of
December 31, 2010, there were 7,300,000 shares reserved for issuance and there were 6,300,000 shares
reserved at December 31, 2009.
In May 2010, the Board of Directors approved the Second Amended and Restated Policy Regarding
Compensation of Independent Directors, which provided that the $50,000 annual compensation of independent
directors be divided into a $15,000 cash payment and an option to purchase shares of common stock that have
an aggregate market value of $35,000 and that the prior $5,000 additional annual compensation given to chairs
of committees be revoked. In August, 2010, the Board of Directors approved the Third Amended and Restated
Policy Regarding Compensation of Independent Directors, which added a provision for an initial grant to new
directors of an option to purchase 75,000 shares of common stock. There were no options issued as a part of or
after the August 2010 amendment. In March, 2011, the Board of Directors approved the Fourth Amended and
Restated Policy Regarding Compensation of Independent Directors, which revoked the provision that provides
the initial grant to new directors.
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In May 2004, the Company adopted the 2004 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the 2004 Option Plan) for
the purpose of issuing both Incentive Options and Nonqualified Options to officers, employees and directors of
the company. A total of 2,500,000 shares of common stock were reserved for issuance under this plan. Options
were granted under the 2004 Option Plan on terms and prices as determined by the Board of Directors. Each
option will be exercisable after the period or periods specified in the option agreement, but no option may be
exercised after the expiration of 10 years from the date of grant. No further grants are allowed under this plan.
In May 2000, the Company adopted the 2000 Stock Option and Incentive Plan for the purpose of issuing
both Incentive Options and Nonqualified Options to officers, employees and directors of the Company. A total
of 2,800,000 shares of common stock were reserved for issuance under this plan. Options were granted under
the 2000 Option Plan on terms and at prices as determined by the Board of Directors. Each option will be
exercisable after the period or periods specified in the option agreement, but no option may be exercised after
the expiration of 10 years from the date of grant. No further grants are allowed under this plan.
The Company had 6,436,693 shares available for future grants of options and restricted shares
December 31, 2010. The following table summarizes information about the stock options outstanding as of
December 31, 2010. There is no intrinsic value on any of the options at December 31, 2010.
Range of
Exercise Prices
$ 0.08 – 0.99
1.00 – 1.99
2.00 – 3.99
4.00 – 6.99
7.00 – 11.99
12.00 – 38.00
$ 0.08 – 38.00
Options
Outstanding
3,785,508
320,900
76,500
125,400
318,100
12,000
4,638,408
Weighted
Average
Contractual
Life (years)
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Options
Exercisable
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
8.5
3.1
3.1
1.4
0.3
0.4
7.3
$
0.18
1.25
2.35
4.85
11.67
12.59
2,496,386 $
320,900
76,500
125,400
318,100
12,000
$
1.23
3,349,286 $
0.19
1.25
2.35
4.85
11.67
12.59
1.65
(12) EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
In May 2000, the Company adopted the 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the Stock Purchase Plan),
which permits the eligible employees of the Company and its subsidiaries to purchase shares of the Company’s
common stock, at a discount, through regular monthly payroll deductions of up to 10% of their pre-tax gross
salary. Subject to adjustment for stock splits, stock dividends and similar events, a maximum of 300,000 shares
of common stock may be issued under the Stock Purchase Plan. During the years ended December 31, 2010 and
2009, there were no shares issued under the Stock Purchase Plan.
(13) EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
On January 17, 1994, the Company established the StockerYale, Inc. 401(k) Plan (the Plan). Under the
Plan, employees are allowed to make pre-tax retirement contributions. In addition, the Company may make
matching contributions, not to exceed 100% of the employee contributions, and profit sharing contributions at
its discretion. The Company made matching contributions of $30,000 in each of the years ended December 31,
2010 and 2009. The Company incurred costs of approximately $3,000 in both 2010 and 2009 to administer the
Plan.
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(14) DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
On October 13, 2009, the Company and SYC, entered into an agreement and sold substantially all North
American assets and rights of SYC and the Company's specialty optical fiber product line to Coherent Inc. The
purchase price consisted of a cash payment of $15,000,000 and the assumption of certain liabilities, including
approximately $3,425,000 of accounts payable and other obligations associated with the sold assets. A portion
of the cash payment, $750,000, was placed in escrow for a one year period. The escrow balance of $750,000
was received on October 13, 2010. The assets to be sold or disposed of and liabilities to be transferred and the
results of those operations are classified and included in discontinued operations for all periods presented.
Proceeds from the transaction were used to pay the Laurus debt in the amount of $7,900,000 (including fees),
expenses associated with the transaction and settlement of various obligations of approximately $2,050,000.
These divestitures are reflected as discontinued operations on the accompanying financial statements.
Revenues from the discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 were $0 and
$11.2 million, respectively. The loss from discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2010 was
$(116,000) and the loss from discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2009 was approximately
$(701,000). Interest expense was allocated to discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2009.
The Company recorded a gain of approximately $0.5 million on the sale of discontinued operations in 2010 and
$8.5 million on the sale of discontinued operations in 2009.
Lease obligation treated as financing
(15) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
On December 30, 2005, the Company closed a sale-leaseback transaction on the Company’s Salem, New
Hampshire headquarters with 55 Heritage LLC. The terms of the Real Estate Purchase Agreement dated
November 29, 2005, as amended on December 22, 2005, between the Company and the buyer were that (i) the
Company agreed to sell the property to the buyer for $4,700,000, and (ii) the Company agreed to lease from the
buyer (a) approximately 32,000 square feet of the property for an initial term of five years with a rental rate
during such period of $192,000 per year in base rent and (b) approximately 63,000 square feet of the property
for an initial term of five years with rental rates ranging from approximately $220,500 to $315,000 per year in
base rent, plus a pro rata share of all operating costs of the property. Because the transaction did not qualify as a
sale for accounting purposes, the net proceeds were classified as a financing lease obligation. Accordingly, the
Company carried the value of the building on its balance sheet and recorded depreciation expense until the
criteria to record a sale were met on December 31, 2010; the expiration date of the lease. The Company
recognized a gain of approximately $660,000 upon completion of the sale at December 31, 2010.
On October 14, 2009, the Company amended the lease, dated December 30, 2005, to reduce the rentable
space from approximately 95,000 square feet to approximately 51,000 square feet, which expired on December
31, 2010. This agreement changed the base rent for November and December, 2009 to $16,949 per month, and
for the calendar year to approximately $150,000. In addition, the tenant’s share of expenses was reduced.
On December 31, 2010, the Company further amended the lease, dated December 30, 2005, to reduce the
rentable space from 51,000 square feet to 3,600 square feet. The term of the lease is month to month with a 90
day notice. Base rent was changed to $2,550 per month plus the tenant’s share of expense was reduced.
At December 31, 2009, $3,609,000 was recorded on the balance sheet as a financing lease obligation,
which has been classified as $413,000 short-term obligation and $3,196,000 long-term obligation, and has been
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reported net of a $31,500 deposit. The net book value of the building at December 31, 2009 was approximately
$3,100,000.
Other obligations and contingent liabilities
On June 12, 2008, StockerYale (IRL) Ltd. entered into a commitment to a new lease of approximately
10,000 square feet for its operations in Cork, Ireland. The lease term began on August 22, 2008 for a term of
five years with rent and service charges of €102,000 per year.
ProPhotonix Limited (UK) leases approximately 13,000 square feet of space in Hatfield Broad Oak,
Hertfordshire, UK. The lease has a term of nine years ending September 29, 2013. The Bishops Stortford
property was assumed by the landlord in September, 2010.
The Company’s Canadian subsidiary, StockerYale Canada Inc., was the prime tenant of the property
located at 275 Kesmark Street, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The lease ended in mid January, 2011.
The Company utilizes, or has assumed, capital leases to finance purchases of equipment or vehicles. There
was approximately $29,000 and $124,000 payable in principal and interest under these leases at December 31,
2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively. The remaining lease at December 31, 2010 expires in 2011.
Monthly payments on the remaining lease are for approximately $2,400 per month and include an interest rate
of 9.1%. The Company records depreciation expense on assets acquired under a capital lease in the
consolidated statement of operations.
The net book value of assets under capital lease at December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, is as
follows:
2010
Assets under capital lease ............................................... $ 573,000
Less—accumulated depreciation ....................................
(430,000)
2009
$ 593,000
(416,000)
Assets under capital lease, net ........................................ $ 143,000
$ 177,000
Scheduled future maturities of debt, operating, financing and capital lease obligations for the next five
years:
Due by period
2011
2012
2013
2014
in thousands
2015
2016+
Total
Debt obligations ..................... $ 1,241 $ 1,186 $ 836 $ 905 $ 480
Operating lease obligations ....
—
165 —
270
277
$ — $ 4,648
712
—
$ 1,518 $ 1,456 $ 1,001 $ 905 $ 480
$ — $ 5,360
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Due by period
2011
2012
2013
Less
interest
Total
2015
2014
in thousands
Capital lease obligations .............................. $ 29 $ — $ — $ — $ — $
(5)
$
24
The Company expensed approximately $369,000 and $309,000 in rent for the years ended December 31, 2010
and 2009, respectively.
(16) LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is party to various legal proceedings generally incidental to its business. Although the
disposition of any legal proceedings cannot be determined with certainty, it is the Company’s opinion that any
pending or threatened litigation will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations,
cash flow or financial condition.
(17) SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Company has evaluated subsequent events through April 13, 2011, the date which the financial statements
were available to be issued.
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