10-Q 1 form10q.htm QUARTERLY REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2008 Filed by Automated Filing Services Inc. (604) 609-0244 - Viscount Systems, Inc. - Form 10-Q

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2008

[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
For the transition period from _________to __________________

Commission File Number: 000-49746

VISCOUNT SYSTEMS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada 88-0498181
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer I.D. No.)
incorporation or organization)  

4585 Tillicum Street, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V5J 5K9
(Address of principal executive offices)

(604) 327-9446
Registrant’s telephone number

_________________________________________________________________
Former name, former address, and former fiscal year, if changed since last report

Check whether the registrant (1) filed all reports required to be filed by sections 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]

Check whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. Large accelerated filer [ ] Accelerated filer [ ] Non-accelerated filed [ ] Smaller reporting company [X]

Check whether the registrant is a shell company, as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Yes [ ] No [X]

State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date: As of March 31, 2008 the registrant’s outstanding common stock consisted of 17,841,250 shares.


PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain statements in this filing that relate to financial results, projections, future plans, events, or performance are forward-looking statements and involve significant risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the following: competition, promotional costs, and risk of declining revenues. Terms such as “we believe”, “we expect” or “we project”, and similar terms, are examples of forward looking statements that we may use in this report. Such statements also relate to the sales trends of our Enterphone 2000, EPX, previously named Enterphone 3000, and MESH product lines, general revenues, income, the number of new construction projects or building upgrades that may generate sales of our product, and in general the market for our products. Any projections herein are based solely on management’s views, and were not prepared in accordance with any accounting guidelines applicable to projections. Accordingly, these forward looking statements are intended to provide the reader with insight into managements proposals, expectations, strategies and general outlook for our business and products, but because of the risks associated with those statements, including those described herein and in our annual report, readers should not rely upon those statements in making an investment decision. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this filing, and the Company assumes no obligation to update such forward-looking statements.

The following discusses our financial condition and results of operations based upon our consolidated financial statements which have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. It should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere herein. Unless otherwise noted as USD or U.S. dollars, all dollar references herein are in Canadian dollars. As at March 31, 2008, the foreign exchange rate certified by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York was CAD$1.0000 for USD$1.0265.

Item 1. Financial Statements


VISCOUNT SYSTEMS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

MARCH 31, 2008



VISCOUNT SYSTEMS, INC.
Interim Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)

    March 31,     December 31,  
    2008     2007  
    (Unaudited)     (Audited)  
             
Assets            
             
Current assets            
 Cash $  95,156   $  111,173  
 Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts            
     of $228,895 (2007 - $223,390)   918,202     619,287  
 Inventory (note 2)   728,060     756,234  
 Prepaid expenses   6,028     6,028  
 Lease receivable   1,055     1,037  
Total current assets   1,748,501     1,493,759  
             
Lease receivable   660     931  
             
Equipment (note 3)   73,343     76,344  
             
Intangible assets (note 4)   146,245     151,468  
             
Total assets $  1,968,749   $  1,722,502  
             
Liablilities and stockholders' equity            
             
Current liabilities            
 Bank indebtedness (note 5) $  403,677   $  263,951  
 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   571,710     490,585  
 Deferred revenue   17,827     27,087  
 Due to stockholders (note 6)   392,402     292,402  
 Notes payable (note 7)   70,000     70,000  
Total current liabilities   1,455,616     1,144,025  
             
             
Commitments and contingencies (note 10)            
             
Stockholders' equity            
 Capital stock (note 8)            
   Authorized:            
       100,000,000 common shares with a par value of US$0.001 per share            
       20,000,000 preferred shares with a par value of US$0.001 per share            
   Issued and outstanding:            
       17,841,250 commons shares (2007 - 17,841,250)   25,434     25,434  
 Additional paid-in capital   2,353,030     2,353,030  
 Accumulated deficit   (1,865,331 )   (1,799,987 )
Total stockholders' equity   513,133     578,477  
             
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $  1,968,749   $  1,722,502  

See accompanying notes to interim condensed consolidated financial statements.



VISCOUNT SYSTEMS, INC.
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
Three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007

    2008     2007  
             
             
Sales $  1,307,638   $  1,341,610  
Cost of sales and services   543,696     564,282  
Gross profit   763,942     777,328  
             
Expenses            
   Selling, general and administrative   721,401     649,020  
   Research and development   86,321     78,353  
   Depreciation and amortization   8,224     8,950  
    815,946     736,323  
             
Income (loss) before other items   (52,004 )   41,005  
             
Other items            
   Interest income   609     621  
   Interest expense   (13,949 )   (18,266 )
    (13,340 )   (17,645 )
             
Income (loss) before income taxes   (65,344 )   23,360  
             
   Provision for income taxes   -     -  
             
Net income (loss) $  (65,344 ) $  23,360  
             
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share $  (0.00 ) $  0.00  
             
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding,            
Basic   17,841,250     16,082,450  
Diluted   17,841,250     17,517,807  

See accompanying notes to interim condensed consolidated financial statements.



VISCOUNT SYSTEMS, INC.
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
(Unaudited)
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)

                Additional              
    Common Stock     paid-in              
    Shares     Amount     capital     Accumulated deficit     Total  
                               
                               
Balance, December 31, 2007   17,841,250   $  25,434   $  2,353,030   $  (1,799,987 ) $  578,477  
Net loss   -     -     -     (65,344 )   (65,344 )
Balance, March 31, 2008   17,841,250   $  25,434   $  2,353,030   $  (1,865,331 ) $  513,133  

See accompanying notes to interim condensed consolidated financial statements.



VISCOUNT SYSTEMS, INC.
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
 
Three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007

    2008     2007  
             
             
             
             
Operating activities:            
 Net income (loss) $  (65,344 ) $  23,360  
 Items not involving cash:            

     Depreciation and amortization

  8,224     8,950  
 Changes in non-cash working capital balances (note 9)   (198,623 )   37,137  
           Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities   (255,743 )   69,447  
             
Investing activities:            
 Purchase of equipment   -     -  
           Net cash used in investing activities   -     -  
             
Financing activities:            
 Proceeds from (repayment of) bank indebtedness   139,726     (319,687 )
 Proceeds from stockholder loan   100,000     -  
 Stock subscription received in advance   -     303,761  
           Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   239,726     (15,926 )
             
Increase (decrease) in cash   (16,017 )   53,521  
             
Cash, beginning of period   111,173     134,552  
             
Cash, end of period $  95,156   $  188,073  
             
             
Supplementary information:            
 Interest paid $  13,949   $  9,780  
 Income taxes paid $  -   $  -  

See accompanying notes to interim condensed consolidated financial statements.



VISCOUNT SYSTEMS, INC.
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
Three months ended March 31, 2008
 

1.

Basis of presentation

   

These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with instructions for Form 10-Q and by Article 8-03 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for a complete set of annual financial statements. Readers of these statements should read the audited annual consolidated financial statements of the Company filed on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2007 in conjunction therewith. Operating results for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that will occur for the year ending December 31, 2008 or for any other interim period.

   

The financial information as at March 31, 2008 and for the three month period ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 is unaudited; however, such financial information includes all adjustments, consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments, which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for the fair presentation of the financial information in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2007 has been derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet as of that date included in the Form 10-KSB.

   

These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes the Company will be able to realize assets and discharge liabilities in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future. These financial statements do not include the adjustments that would be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

   

The Company has incurred losses and the ability of the Company to continue as a going- concern depends upon its ability to restore profitable operations and to continue to raise adequate financing. Management is actively targeting sources of additional financing which would assure continuation of the Company’s operations.

   

There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to restore profitable operations and continue to raise funds in which case the Company may be unable to meet its obligations. Should the Company be unable to realize on its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business, the net realizable value of its assets may be materially less than the amounts recorded on the balance sheets.

   

In September 2006, FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements.” Among other requirements, SFAS 157 defines fair value and establishes a framework for measuring fair value and also expands disclosure about the use of fair value to measure assets and liabilities. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.




VISCOUNT SYSTEMS, INC.
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
Three months ended March 31, 2008
 


1.

Basis of presentation (cont’d…)

   

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities,” including an amendment of FASB Statement No 115. This pronouncement permits entities to choose to measure eligible financial instruments at fair value as of specified dates. Such election, which may be applied on an instrument by instrument basis, is typically irrevocable once elected. SFAS 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning November 15, 2007, and early application is allowed under certain circumstances. The adoption of these pronouncements is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

   
2.

Inventory


      March 31,     December 31,  
      2008     2007  
               
  Raw materials $  465,113   $  509,003  
  Work in process   91,370     27,578  
  Finished goods   171,577     219,653  
               
    $  728,060   $  756,234  

3.

Equipment


            Accumulated     Net book  
  March 31, 2008   Cost     depreciation     value  
                     
  Computer equipment $  110,838   $  85,899   $  24,939  
  Office furniture and equipment   77,269     34,287     42,982  
  Leasehold improvements   46,814     41,392     5,422  
                     
    $  234,921   $  161,578   $  73,343  



VISCOUNT SYSTEMS, INC.
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
Three months ended March 31, 2008
 


3.

Equipment (cont’d…)


            Accumulated     Net book  
  December 31, 2007   Cost     depreciation     value  
                     
  Computer equipment $  110,838   $  84,478   $  26,360  
  Office furniture and equipment   77,269     33,173     44,096  
  Leasehold improvements   46,814     40,926     5,888  
                     
    $  234,921   $  158,577   $  76,344  

4.

Intangible assets

   

On May 16, 2003, the Company consummated an agreement for the purchase of certain assets of Telus Corporation (“Telus”) comprised primarily of service agreements for a product sold by Telus known as “Enterphone 2000”. At December 31, 2003, the Company had acquired 2,215 service agreements for which it paid a total of $208,921. The cost of the service agreements was included in intangible assets. The service agreements were initially considered to have an indefinite life and were not amortized through March 31, 2005. The number of service agreements held by the Company decreased to 1,868 at December 31, 2004, 1,780 at December 31, 2005, 1,705 at December 31, 2006 and 1,664 at December 31, 2007. During fiscal 2005, the Company performed a test for impairment in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” (“SFAS 142”) and evaluated the status of service agreements. Management determined that no charge for impairment was required but the continuing reduction in the number of service contracts held indicated that the intangible asset should be deemed to have a definitive life based on the provisions of SFAS 142. Accordingly, the Company began, effective as of April 1, 2005, to amortize the cost of the service agreements on a straight-line basis over an estimated useful life of 10 years. At March 31, 2008, the Company held 1,645 service agreements (December 31, 2007 – 1,664) at a cost, net of accumulated amortization of $62,676 (December 31, 2007 - $57,453), of $146,245 (December 31, 2007 - $151,468).




VISCOUNT SYSTEMS, INC.
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
Three months ended March 31, 2008
 


5.

Bank indebtedness

   

Bank indebtedness represents cheques written in excess of funds on deposit ($98,677) and amounts drawn under a bank credit facility ($305,000) available to a maximum of $500,000. Amounts outstanding under the bank credit facility bear interest at the bank’s prime lending rate plus 1% and are repayable on demand. The facility is secured by substantially all of our assets under a general security agreement. The Company is required to maintain a current ratio greater than 1.5:1, measured quarterly, and a debt to tangible net worth ratio less than 1.5:1, measured annually, under the terms of the demand facility agreement. For purposes of debt covenant calculations, amounts due to stockholders are considered a component of equity and not a liability. The Company is also allowed to draw on the credit facility up to 75% of accounts receivable less than 90 days. At March 31, 2008, the Company was in compliance with the ratio requirements.

   

During the year ended December 31, 2006, the bank required additional security for the credit facility consisting of a pledge of personal property of a significant shareholder.

   
6.

Due to stockholders

   

Amounts due to stockholders are non-interest bearing, unsecured and have no fixed terms of repayment.

   
7.

Notes payable

   

The notes payable to individuals bear interest at 8% per annum, are unsecured, and are due December 31, 2008. Principal prepayments are made at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

   
8.

Capital stock

   

On April 16, 2007, the Company completed a private placement of 1,677,550 units at a price of US$0.16 per unit for gross proceeds of US$268,408. Each unit consists of one common share of the Company and one share purchase warrant. Each share purchase warrant entitles the holder to acquire one additional common share of the Company for US$0.25 per share until April 16, 2012.

   

On August 2, 2007, the Company granted 327,500 stock options exercisable at a price of US$0.40 per share until August 1, 2012.

   

On December 12, 2007, the Company extended stock option agreements for 168,125 stock options under its 2001 and 2003 Stock Option Plans with an expiration date of December 21, 2007 to December 21, 2009.




VISCOUNT SYSTEMS, INC.
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
Three months ended March 31, 2008
 


8.

Capital stock (cont’d…)

   

Stock Options

   

A summary of the stock option activity is as follows:


      Number of options     Weighted average  
            Exercise price  
  Outstanding at December 31, 2007   3,363,800     US$0.30  
  Granted   -     -  
  Exercised   -     -  
  Expired/cancelled   -     -  
  Outstanding at March 31, 2008   3,363,800     US$0.30  



VISCOUNT SYSTEMS, INC.
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
Three months ended March 31, 2008
 


8. Capital stock (cont’d…)
   
    A summary of the stock options outstanding and exercisable at March 31, 2008 is as follows:

      Weighted  
      Average Weighted
      Remaining Average
  Exercise Price Number Contractual Exercise
      Life Price
         
         
  US$0.12 2,068,750        5.47 years US$0.12
  $0.18 11,250        1.73 years $0.18
  $0.40 327,500        4.34 years $0.40
  $0.45 7,500        1.73 years $0.45
  $0.55 5,000        1.73 years $0.55
  $0.60 10,000        1.73 years $0.60
  $0.65 933,800        3.73 years $0.65
         
         
    3,363,800        4.84 years $0.30



VISCOUNT SYSTEMS, INC.
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
Three months ended March 31, 2008
 


8.

Capital stock (cont’d…)

   

Warrants

   

A summary of warrant activity is as follows:


      Number of warrants     Weighted average  
            Exercise price  
  Outstanding at December 31, 2007   1,677,550     US$ 0.25  
  Granted   -     -  
  Exercised   -     -  
  Expired   -     -  
  Outstanding at March 31, 2008   1,677,550     0.25  

A summary of the warrants outstanding and exercisable at March 31, 2008 is as follows:

      Weighted  
      Average Weighted
      Remaining Average
  Exercise Price Number Contractual Exercise
      Life Price
         
  US$0.25 1,677,550        4.05 years US$0.25
         



VISCOUNT SYSTEMS, INC.
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
Three months ended March 31, 2008
 


9.

Changes in non-cash working capital balances


      Three months ended  
      March 31,  
      2008     2007  
               
               
  Trade accounts receivable $  (298,915 ) $  (52,407 )
  Inventory   28,174     18,075  
  Lease receivable   253     313  
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   81,125     84,219  
  Deferred revenue   (9,260 )   (13,063 )
               
               
    $  (198,623 ) $  37,137  

10.

Commitments and contingencies

   

The Company is committed to make minimum annual payments on its premises, automobile and office equipment operating leases that expire in 2012 as follows:


  Year or period ending December 31:  
     
  2008 $146,781
  2009 179,093
  2010 85,831
  2011 7,757
  2012 1,221

Rent expense included in the statements of operations for the three month period ended March 31, 2008 is $31,862 (2007 - $30,325).

The Company was named as the sole defendant in litigation for wrongful dismissal that involves a former employee. The Company filed a defense to this claim and is actively defending its position. At this time, the likelihood of the outcome is not determinable and no provision has been made for the claim in the accounts.



VISCOUNT SYSTEMS, INC.
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
Three months ended March 31, 2008
 


11.

Segment information

     
(a)

Operating segments:

     

Commencing with the acquisition of the service agreements from Telus on May 16, 2003, as described in Note 4 herein and Note 6 in the financial statements in the most recent Form 10-KSB, the Company has organized its business into two reportable segments: manufacturing and servicing. The manufacturing segment designs, produces and sells intercom and door access control systems that utilize telecommunications wiring to control access to buildings and other facilities for security purposes. The servicing segment provides maintenance to these intercom and other door access control systems.

The segments’ accounting policies are the same as those described in Note 2 in the financial statements in the most recent Form 10-KSB. Management evaluates performance based on profit or loss from operations before income taxes not including nonrecurring gains and losses, if any. Retail prices are used to report intersegment sales.

     

Information as to these reportable segments for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 are as follows:


  For the three months ended March 31, 2008   Manufacturing     Servicing     Total  
                     
                     
  Sales to external customers $ 858,196   $ 449,442   $ 1,307,638  
  Depreciation and amortization   3,001     5,223     8,224  
  Interest expense, net   12,549     1,400     13,949  
  Segment income (loss) before income taxes   (62,462 )   (2,882 )   (65,344 )
  Total assets   1,822,503     146,245     1,968,748  
                     
                     
                     
  For the three months ended March 31, 2007   Manufacturing     Servicing     Total  
                     
                     
  Sales to external customers $ 944,671   $ 396,939   $ 1,341,610  
  Depreciation and amortization   3,727     5,223     8,950  
  Interest expense, net   13,566     4,700     18,266  
  Segment income (loss) before income taxes   (23,489 )   46,849     23,360  
  Total assets   1,997,650     167,138     2,164,788  



VISCOUNT SYSTEMS, INC.
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
Three months ended March 31, 2008
 


11.

Segment information (cont’d…)

     
(b)

Of the total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2008, $214,030 (2007 - $277,845) was derived from U.S.-based customers and $1,093,608 (2007 - $1,063,765) from Canadian-based customers.

     

Substantially all of the Company's operations, assets and employees are located in Canada.

     
(c)

Major customers:

     

One customer’s total sales were $188,867, representing 14.4% of total revenues, in the three months ended March 31, 2008. No customer represented more than 10% of total revenues in the three months ended March 31, 2007.

     
(d)

Products and services:

     

Enterphone 2000 sales represented 18% of total revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2008 (2007 – 26%). The balance of the Company’s revenues are derived from other products such as access tracking and control, closed circuit monitors, infrared and radio frequency remotes and servicing of intercom equipment.



Item 2. Management Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation

Results of Operations

Sales for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 were $1,307,638 and $1,341,610, respectively, a decrease of $33,972 or 2.5% . MESH sales for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 were $677,532 and $581,184, respectively, an increase of $96,348 or 16.6% . MESH is a convergent technology developed by Viscount that increases security at a reduced cost of hardware, cabling and installation, and with simplified database management. Enterphone 2000 sales for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 were $236,223 and $355,310, respectively, a decrease of $119,087 or 33.5% .

Management believes that sales of the MESH product will continue to represent an increasing proportion of total sales relative to sales of our Enterphone products. At March 31, 2008 and 2007, MESH sales were 51.8% and 43.3%, respectively, of total sales. The introduction of the next generation of Enterphone systems, MESH EPX, which was introduced during the second quarter of 2007, will improve MESH sales. Similar to the Enterphone 2000 product line, the EPX does not require the use of external phone lines. EPX product line is designed to be more cost effective as it requires less assembly and material input costs. In addition, we have designed the EPX to provide improved compatibility with our MESH system, as well as with other newer telephony technologies.

We also provide Enterphone support and maintenance services pursuant to service contracts that were assigned to us from Telus Corporation in 2003. Sales from the 1,645 existing service contracts continue to be steady. On average, each service contract represents ongoing revenues of approximately $33 per month, inclusive of parts and labor. Typical customers include strata management and building owners as well as various residential, business and industrial users of Enterphone access control and security systems. During the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, customer service contracts and new equipment sales generated aggregate sales revenues of $449,442 and $396,939, respectively, an increase of $52,503 or 13.2% . These sales included MESH sales by the service division.

The intangible assets held by the Company are comprised primarily of service contracts for our Enterphone 2000 product line. The number of service agreements held by the Company was 1,645 at March 31, 2008, as compared to 1,664 and 1,694 at December 31, 2007 and March 31, 2007, respectively. During the first quarter of 2008, the Company performed a test for impairment in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” (“SFAS 142”) and evaluated the status of service agreements. Management determined that no charge for impairment was required but the continuing reduction in the number of service contracts held, indicated that the intangible asset should be deemed to have a definitive life based on the provisions of SFAS 142. Accordingly, the Company continued to amortize the cost of the service agreements on a straight-line basis over an estimated useful life of 10 years, which became effective as of April 1, 2005. At March 31, 2008, the cost of the service agreements, net of accumulated amortization, was $146,245.

Cost of sales and services as a percentage of sales was 41.6% and 42.1% for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Cost of sales has remained consistent during these two comparative periods. Management continues to focus on controlling the input costs by using multiple suppliers to ensure that the best and most cost effective raw materials are used in all of our products.

Gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 was $763,942 and $777,328, respectively, a decrease of $13,386 or 1.7% . The decrease in gross profit corresponds with the decrease in sales and consistent cost of sales for the three months ended March 31, 2008

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 were $721,401 and $649,020, respectively, an increase of $72,381 or 11.2% . The increases during these two comparative periods were due to increases in variable costs such as advertising, tradeshow and various office expenses. For the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, selling, general and administrative expenses, as a percentage of sales, were 55.2% and 48.4%, respectively.


Research and development costs for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 were $86,321 and $78,353, respectively, a increase of $7,968 or 10.2% . Research and development costs remained consistent during these two comparative periods.

Net loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 was $65,344 and net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 was $23,360, resulting in an increase in net loss of $88,704. The increase in net loss during the quarter ended March 31, 2008 was the result of increased variable costs such as tradeshow, traveling, and various office expenses.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash as of March 31, 2008, as compared to December 31, 2007 was $95,156 and $111,173, respectively. We have a bank credit facility available for an operating loan of up to a maximum of $500,000 at the prime lending rate plus 1.0% . Amounts drawn are repayable on demand. At March 31, 2008, $403,677 was drawn on this facility. The facility is secured by substantially all of our assets under a general security agreement.

On April 16, 2007, the Company completed a private placement of 1,677,550 units at a price of US$0.16 per unit for gross proceeds of US$268,408. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant is exerciseable at a price of US$0.25 per share until April 16, 2012 to acquire an additional share of common stock.

At March 31, 2008, working capital was $292,885, as compared to a working capital of $349,734 at December 31, 2007. Working capital has decreased by $56,849. The current ratio at March 31, 2008 was 1.20 to 1.0, as compared with 1.31 to 1.0 at December 31, 2007.

The accounts receivable turnover ratio at March 31, 2008 was 63 days, as compared 63 days and 66 days at December 31, 2007 and March 31, 2007, respectively. This reflected an increase of 3 days, as compared to March 31, 2007. The accounts receivable reserve was $228,895 at March 31, 2008, as compared to $223,390 at December 31, 2007. The accounts receivable reserve has increased by $5,505 or 2.5%, since the year ended December 31, 2007. Management identified slower paying accounts to be conservative. Management continues to follow-up on customer accounts to improve cash flow and to minimize bad debts. There had been no significant or material business conditions that would warrant further increases to the reserve at this time.

For the three months ended March 31, 2008, there were minimal capital expenditures.

To date, we have not invested in derivative securities or any other financial instruments that involve a high level of complexity or risk. We expect that in the future, any excess cash will continue to be invested in high credit quality, interest-bearing securities.

We will likely require additional funds to support the development and marketing of our new MESH product. There can be no assurance that additional financing will be available on acceptable terms, if at all. If adequate funds are not available, we may be unable to develop or enhance our products, take advantage of future opportunities, respond to competitive pressures, and may have to curtail operations.

There are no legal or practical restrictions on the ability to transfer funds between parent and subsidiary companies.

We do not have any material commitments for capital expenditures as of March 31, 2008.

There are no known trends or uncertainties that will have a material impact on revenues.

Related Party Transactions


In April of 2007 we sold 1,677,550 units at a price of $0.16 per unit, with each unit consisting of one share in the common stock of Viscount one share purchase warrant, for aggregate proceeds of $268,408. A total of 815,000 of the units were purchased by Stephen Pineau, president of Viscount.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In September 2006, FASB issued SFAS No. 157 (“SFAS 157”), “Fair Value Measurements.” Among other requirements, SFAS 157 defines fair value and establishes a framework for measuring fair value and also expands disclosure about the use of fair value to measure assets and liabilities. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities,” including an amendment of FASB Statement No 115. This pronouncement permits entities to choose to measure eligible financial instruments at fair value as of specified dates. Such election, which may be applied on an instrument by instrument basis, is typically irrevocable once elected. SFAS 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning November 15, 2007, and early application is allowed under certain circumstances.

The adoption of these new pronouncements is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Other recently issued pronouncements are not expected to be applicable to the Company or have significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

Item 4(T). Controls and Procedures

EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e)) as of March 31, 2008. Based on that evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that as of March 31, 2008, we have maintained effective disclosure controls and procedures in all material respects, including those necessary to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted with the SEC (i) is recorded, processed, and reported within the time periods specified by the SEC, and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow for timely decision regarding required disclosure.

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6. Exhibits

31.1

Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934

   
32.1

Section 1350 Certification of the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer



SIGNATURES

In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: May 15, 2008 VISCOUNT SYSTEMS, INC.
           (Registrant)
     
     
  By: /s/ Stephen Pineau
    Stephen Pineau, President
    Principal Executive Officer
    and Principal Financial Officer