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CONCENTRATIONS AND UNCERTAINTIES
3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2020
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]  
CONCENTRATIONS AND UNCERTAINTIES

NOTE 9: CONCENTRATIONS AND UNCERTAINTIES

 

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk consist principally of cash, cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable and short-term investments. The Company holds cash and cash equivalents at banks located in California and North Carolina with balances that often exceed FDIC-insured limits. In addition, the Company holds cash at a bank in France that is not FDIC-insured. Historically, the Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents. However, considering the current banking environment, the Company is investigating alternative ways to minimize its exposure to such risks. While the Company may be exposed to credit losses due to the nonperformance of its counterparties, the Company does not expect the settlement of these transactions to have a material effect on its results of operations, cash flows, or financial condition. The Company maintains cash at financial institutions that may, at times, exceed federally insured limits. As of November 30, 2020 the Company had cash and cash equivalents exceeding insured limits by $13.8 million.

  

Revenue concentration shows that international sales accounted for 33% and 30% of net sales for the three months ended November 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Three customers accounted for 17%, 7% and 5% of net sales during the three months ended November 30, 2020. Four customers accounted for 13%, 8%, 6%, and 6% (a dealer account in Japan representing various customers) of net sales during the three months ended November 30, 2019.

 

Accounts receivable concentration shows that five customers comprised 21%, 8%, 8%, 7% and 6% (a dealer account in Japan representing various customers) of accounts receivable at November 30, 2020. Accounts receivable concentration shows that four customers comprised 14%, 8%, 7% and 7% (a dealer account in Japan representing various customers) of accounts receivable at November 30, 2019.

 

We operate in the computer software industry, which is highly competitive and changes rapidly. Our operating results could be significantly affected by our ability to develop new products and find new distribution channels for new and existing products.

 

The majority of our customers are in the pharmaceutical industry. During economic downturns, we have seen consolidations in the pharmaceutical industry. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts our business going forward will depend on numerous factors we cannot reliably predict, including the duration and scope of the pandemic; businesses and individuals' actions in response to the pandemic; and the impact on economic activity including the possibility of recession or financial market instability. These factors may adversely impact consumer, business, and government spending as well as customers' ability to pay for our products and services on an ongoing basis. As a result, our growth rate could be affected by consolidation and downsizing in the pharmaceutical industry.