-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, BOk7xbn9CfFs7sfbRiIWB60SUU1r3LxQng0Pjgnw0/3foZPDCbQWJlDSAiCcIr4/ r2eilHTVM6TrbqjTCHhn4A== 0000892569-97-003284.txt : 19971120 0000892569-97-003284.hdr.sgml : 19971120 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000892569-97-003284 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19970930 FILED AS OF DATE: 19971119 SROS: NASD FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BIOLASE TECHNOLOGY INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000811240 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: DENTAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES [3843] IRS NUMBER: 870442441 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-19627 FILM NUMBER: 97723833 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 981 CALLE AMANECER CITY: SAN CLEMENTE STATE: CA ZIP: 92673 BUSINESS PHONE: 7143611200 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 981 CALLE AMANECER CITY: SAN CLEMENTE STATE: CA ZIP: 92673 10-Q 1 FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED 9/30/97 1 U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 Conformed Copy FORM 10-Q (Mark One) [X] Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1997 ------------------ [ ] Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the transition period from _____________ to _____________ Commission File Number 0-19627 ------- BIOLASE TECHNOLOGY, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) DELAWARE 87-0442441 (State or other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Incorporation or Organization) Identification No.) 981 CALLE AMANECER, SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (714) 361-1200 (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) Indicate by check whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 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 [ ] Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of Common Stock, as of the latest practicable date. COMMON STOCK, $.001 PAR VALUE 13,446,450 ----------------------------- ------------------------ Title Class Number of Shares Outstanding at October 31, 1997 2 BIOLASE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Page Number ----------- PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. Financial Statements: Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets 3 Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations 4 Consolidated Condensed Statement of Stockholders' Equity 5 Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows 6 Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements 7 ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 10 ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 14 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings 14 ITEM 2. Changes in Securities 14 ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 15 ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 15 ITEM 5. Other Information 15 ITEM 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 15 SIGNATURE PAGE 16
Page 2 3 PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. BIOLASE TECHNOLOGY, INC. CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 DECEMBER 31, (UNAUDITED) 1996 ------------ ------------ ASSETS: CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents $ 262,353 $ 349,457 Marketable securities 1,867,297 3,500,000 Accounts receivable, less allowance of $118,464 in 1997 and $21,957 in 1996 576,136 145,463 Inventories, net of reserves of $485,154 in 1997 and 1996 496,729 376,479 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 127,097 73,723 ------------ ------------ TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 3,329,612 4,445,122 Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation of $1,115,265 in 1997 and $1,035,648 in 1996 191,867 194,078 Patents, licenses and trademarks, less accumulated amortization of $327,614 in 1997 and 1996 86,423 31,215 Other assets 70,207 18,929 ------------ ------------ TOTAL ASSETS $ 3,678,109 $ 4,689,344 ============ ============ LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts payable $ 269,115 $ 109,582 Accrued expenses 560,660 615,635 Accrued costs related to dissolution of foreign subsidiary 38,943 46,167 Other current liabilities -- 3,980 ------------ ------------ TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 868,718 775,364 ------------ ------------ STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: Preferred stock, par value $.001, 1,000,000 shares authorized: Series A 6% Redeemable Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, 1 share issued and outstanding at September 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996 -- -- Common stock, par value, $.001, 50,000,000 shares authorized, issued 13,427,450 in 1997 and 13,129,949 in 1996 13,427 13,130 Additional paid-in capital 29,554,236 28,700,279 Accumulated deficit (26,758,272) (24,799,429) ------------ ------------ NET STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 2,809,391 3,913,980 ------------ ------------ TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 3,678,109 $ 4,689,344 ============ ============
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. Page 3 4 ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) BIOLASE TECHNOLOGY, INC. CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, ------------------------------ ------------------------------ 1997 1996 1997 1996 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Sales $ 604,681 $ 132,098 $ 1,172,027 $ 436,850 Cost of sales 426,893 118,937 870,139 390,832 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Gross profit 177,788 13,161 301,888 46,018 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Operating expenses: Sales and marketing 189,953 150,438 685,966 467,586 General and administrative 283,154 189,661 925,753 599,485 Engineering and development 245,916 239,972 801,119 666,900 Litigation and settlement costs 5,308 3,209 13,645 6,790 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total operating expenses 724,331 583,280 2,426,483 1,740,761 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Loss from operations (546,543) (570,119) (2,124,595) (1,694,743) Other income Interest income, net 33,296 1,881 165,752 18,775 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net loss $ (513,247) $ (568,238) $ (1,958,843) $ (1,675,968) ============ ============ ============ ============ Loss per share of common stock $ (0.04) $ (0.05) $ (0.15) $ (0.15) ============ ============ ============ ============ Weighted average shares outstanding 13,426,972 11,321,054 13,309,822 11,291,659 ============ ============ ============ ============
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. Page 4 5 ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED). BIOLASE TECHNOLOGY, INC. CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
Preferred Stock Common Stock Additional Net --------------- ---------------------- Paid-in Accumulated Stockholders' Shares Amount Shares Amount Capital Deficit Equity ------ ------ ------------ ------- ------------ ------------ ------------ Balance at December 31, 1996 1 $ -- 13,129,949 $13,130 $ 28,700,279 $(24,799,429) $ 3,913,980 Exercise of stock options -- -- 95,500 95 128,154 -- 128,249 Private placement of common stock -- -- 200,000 200 719,685 -- 719,885 Issuance of common stock for services -- -- 2,000 2 6,118 -- 6,120 Issuance of shares for fractional interest on reverse split -- -- 1 -- -- -- -- Net loss -- -- -- -- -- (1,958,843) (1,958,843) ------ ------ ------------ ------- ------------ ------------ ------------ Balance at September 30, 1997 1 $ -- 13,427,450 $13,427 $ 29,554,236 $(26,758,272) $ 2,809,391 ====== ====== ============ ======= ============ ============ ============
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. Page 5 6 ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED). BIOLASE TECHNOLOGY, INC. CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30 ----------------------------- 1997 1996 ----------- ----------- CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net loss $(1,958,843) $(1,675,968) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 80,658 116,302 Issuance of common stock for services 6,120 -- Provision for bad debt 95,621 -- Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable (526,294) 32,569 Inventories (120,250) (36,924) Prepaid expenses and other assets (104,652) 12,226 Accounts payable 159,533 97,195 Accrued expenses (54,975) 33,226 Accrued costs related to dissolution of foreign subsidiary (7,224) (42,943) Other current liabilities (3,980) (23,000) ----------- ----------- NET CASH USED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES (2,434,286) (1,487,317) ----------- ----------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Sale of marketable securities 1,632,703 -- Additions to property, plant and equipment (78,447) (39,539) Additions to patents, licenses and trademarks (55,208) (18,790) ----------- ----------- NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES 1,499,048 (58,329) ----------- ----------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Payments of long-term debt -- (15,538) Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net 719,885 -- Proceeds from exercise of stock options 128,249 120,039 ----------- ----------- NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 848,134 104,501 ----------- ----------- Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (87,104) (1,441,145) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 349,457 1,565,655 ----------- ----------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 262,353 $ 124,510 =========== =========== Supplemental cash flow disclosure: Cash paid during the period for interest $ 3,014 $ 3,024 =========== ===========
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. Page 6 7 BIOLASE TECHNOLOGY, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 Note 1 The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements of BioLase Technology, Inc. (the "Company") have been prepared by the Company without audit and do not include all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. The consolidated condensed balance sheet at December 31, 1996 was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles. In the opinion of management, the consolidated condensed financial statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial condition of the Company as at and the results of operations for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 1997. The Company's consolidated condensed financial statements have been presented on the basis that the Company will continue as a going-concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company reported net losses of $2,463,259, $2,023,822 and $3,050,333 for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995, and 1994, respectively, and a net loss of $1,958,843 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 1997 and has an accumulated deficit of $26,758,272 at September 30, 1997. These recurring losses and the need for continued funding, discussed below, raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going-concern. The Company remains dependent upon its ability to obtain outside financing either through the issuance of additional shares of its common or preferred stocks or through borrowings until it achieves sustained profitability through increased sales, continued efforts of engineering redesign, and cost containment. The Company's focus has been realigned to emphasize the marketing of its laser-based HydroKinetic(TM) tissue cutting system (the Millennium(TM)), its DermaLase(TM) system, which is a variation of the Millennium(TM), LaserBrush(TM), a light-activating toothbrush and other laser and endodontic products, and the continued development of biomaterial products and cost-effective laser technologies for medical and dental surgical applications. Based on the Company's current business plan, which contemplates the successful marketing of its Millennium(TM) and its soon to be released DermaLase(TM) and LaserBrush(TM) products, the Company anticipates that it will need additional financing during the first half of 1998 to support additional working capital requirements. There are no assurances that the Company will be successful in obtaining such financing. If unsuccessful in arranging such financing, the Company may be able to extend the period before additional financing is required by deferring the creation or satisfaction of various commitments. If the Company were to continue to be unable to obtain such financing, its ability to meet its obligations and to continue operations could be impaired. The consolidated condensed financial statements do not give effect to any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company were unable to meet its obligations or continue operations. Financing the development of laser-based medical and dental devices and instruments and the operations of the Company has been achieved principally through private placements of preferred and common stocks and the exercises of stock options and warrants. During the three years ended December 31, 1996, the Company has raised approximately $7,747,000 of equity funds. The Company obtained additional equity funding through the issuance of 200,000 shares of its common stock in a private placement resulting in net proceeds of approximately Page 7 8 $720,000 during the nine-month period ended September 30, 1997. Management believes that significant additional resources will be required by the first quarter of 1998 to complete the process designed to lead to FDA clearance to market the Company's laser-based technologies for hard tissue applications in the United States and to fund the Company's working capital needs. The Company expects to generate the necessary capital resources through the revenue generated by its new products, the issuance of equity securities in either public offerings or private placements, or debt financing. No assurances can be given, however, that the Company will be able to obtain such capital resources. Operating results for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 1997 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 1997. These statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 1996. Note 2 Inventories, net of reserves, consist of the following:
September 30, 1997 (unaudited) December 31, 1996 ------------------- ----------------- Raw materials $179,059 $ 96,823 Work-in-process 130,000 -- Finished goods 187,670 279,656 -------- -------- $496,729 $376,479 ======== ========
Note 3 Property, plant and equipment, at cost, consist of the following:
September 30, 1997 (unaudited) December 31, 1996 ------------------- ----------------- Leasehold improvements $ 149,282 $ 149,282 Equipment and computers 743,028 725,882 Furniture and fixtures 167,468 107,208 Demonstration units 247,354 247,354 ----------- ----------- Total cost 1,307,132 1,229,726 Less, accumulated depreciation and amortization (1,115,265) (1,035,648) ----------- ----------- $ 191,867 $ 194,078 =========== ===========
Page 8 9 Note 4 Accrued expenses consist of the following:
September 30, 1997 (unaudited) December 31, 1996 ------------------ ----------------- Accrued professional fees $ 151,406 $ 158,416 Accrued legal and litigation costs 106,313 88,292 Accrued private placement costs -- 72,984 Sales tax payable 45,385 46,514 Accrued rent 25,656 32,253 Accrued warranty 15,000 15,000 Accrued vacation 53,841 48,354 Accrued clinical studies 41,800 -- Other 121,259 153,822 ---------- ---------- $ 560,660 $ 615,635 ========== ==========
Note 5 Loss per share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Common stock equivalents, which consist of stock options, have been excluded from per share calculations, as the effect of the assumed exercise of these common stock equivalents is anti-dilutive at September 30, 1997 and 1996. Note 6 As of December 31, 1996, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards for federal and state purposes of approximately $23 million and $12.5 million, respectively. These net operating loss carryforwards begin expiring in 2002 and 1997, respectively. The utilization of net operating loss carryforwards may be limited under the provisions of Internal Revenue Code Section 382 and similar state provisions. Note 7 In February, 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 128, "Earnings Per Share". SFAS No. 128 requires companies to adopt its provisions for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997 and requires restatement of all prior period earnings per share ("EPS") data presented. Earlier application is not permitted. SFAS No. 128 specifies the computation, presentation and disclosure requirements for EPS. The implementation of SFAS No. 128 is not expected to have a material effect on the EPS data presented by the Company. In June 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income". SFAS No. 130, which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997, and requires restatement of earlier periods presented, establishes standards for the reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components in a full set of general purpose financial statements. Comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from nonowner sources. The implementation of SFAS No. 130 is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's results of operations. Page 9 10 In June 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information". SFAS No. 131, which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997, and requires restatement of earlier periods presented, establishes standards for the way that a public enterprise reports information about key revenue-producing segments in the annual financial statements and selected information in interim financial reports. It also establishes standards for related disclosures about products and services, geographic areas and major customers. The implementation of SFAS No. 131 is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's current reporting and disclosures. ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated condensed financial statements and notes thereto. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - THREE AND NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 AS COMPARED WITH THE THREE AND NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996: Operating summary
($ in thousands, except per-share amounts) Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, -------------------------------- ------------------------------- 1997 1996 1997 1996 -------- -------- -------- -------- Sales $ 604 $ 132 $ 1,172 $ 437 Gross profit $ 178 $ 13 $ 302 $ 46 Percentage of sales 29% 10% 26% 11% Sales and marketing expenses $ 190 $ 150 $ 686 $ 468 General and administrative expenses $ 283 $ 190 $ 926 $ 599 Engineering and development expenses $ 246 $ 240 $ 801 $ 667 Litigation and settlement expenses $ 5 $ 3 $ 14 $ 7 Operating loss $ (547) $ (570) $ (2,125) $ (1,695) Interest income, net $ 33 $ 2 $ 166 $ 19 Net loss $ (513) $ (568) $ (1,959) $ (1,676) Loss per share of common stock $ (0.04) $ (0.05) $ (0.15) $ (0.15)
Sales were $605,000 during the third quarter of 1997, an increase of $473,000 from the $132,000 reported during the same period in 1996. The increase was related solely to the sales of Millennium(TM) systems to the Company's German distributor. The sales of endodontic products during the third quarter of 1997 were comparable to those reported for the same quarter in 1996. Sales for the nine-month period ended September 30, 1997 increased to $1,172,000, up $735,000 from the $437,000 reported for the comparable period in 1996. The increase was due to shipments of the Millennium(TM) system combined with an increase in sales of endodontic products amounting to approximately $105,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 1997 compared to the same period in 1996. Page 10 11 In July, 1997, the Company received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") to market a laser-based surgical tissue cutting system in the United States that utilizes a variation of the Millennium(TM) technology for a broad range of dermatological and general surgical soft tissue applications. In response to this clearance, the Company intends to introduce to the domestic market a laser-based system in a configuration that is designed for lower power settings than those of the Millennium(TM) system, under the name DermaLase(TM). (The preceding sentence constitutes a forward looking statement [hereinafter identified as "FLS"]. Each of the forward looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is subject to various factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results anticipated in such forward looking statement, as more fully discussed in this Item 2 under "Forward Looking Statements".) The Company is presently developing its marketing plan for the DermaLase(TM) system and anticipates commencement of production of DermaLase(TM) in the first quarter of 1998. (FLS) Gross profit increased to $178,000 for the third quarter of 1997, up $165,000 from the $13,000 reported for the third quarter in 1996. The Company's laser-based products provided gross profit of $132,000 for the third quarter of 1997, an increase of $170,000 from the gross loss of $38,000 reported for the same period in 1996. Gross profit margins attributable to the Millennium(TM) units shipped to Germany during the third quarter of 1997 improved from the preceding quarter, but were still below anticipated levels. (FLS) The continued design and manufacturing of various test and production fixtures contributed to the manufacturing inefficiencies experienced during the third quarter of 1997. The Company expects to realize improved margins on its Millennium(TM) sales during the balance of 1997 through improved production layouts and efficiencies and improved pricing in its cost of materials. (FLS) The gross profit from the sale of endodontic products during the third quarter of 1997 was comparable to that reported for the third quarter of 1996. Gross profits for the first nine months of 1997 were $302,000 compared to $46,000 in the first nine months of 1996, an increase of $256,000. The increase is due principally to the gross profits related to the Millennium(TM) unit sales shipped during the first nine months of 1997 combined with a slight increase in the gross profit realized on the Company's endodontic products. Sales and marketing expenses increased $40,000 to $190,000 during the third quarter of 1997 compared to $150,000 reported for the comparable period in 1996. During the first nine months of 1997, sales and marketing expenses were $686,000 compared to $468,000 reported for the first nine months of 1996, an increase of $218,000. The third quarter and nine-month increases are due principally to: (i) greater participation by the Company at various dermatological and dental trade shows, and (ii) payroll and other costs associated with the Company's establishment of a domestic sales force and its continued pursuance of qualified international distributors. General and administrative expenses increased $93,000 during the third quarter of 1997 to $283,000 from the $190,000 reported for the same period in 1996. The increase was due principally to increases in: (i) legal costs related primarily to contractual and international law, (ii) costs related to domestic and foreign patents and patent applications, (iii) public relation costs incurred by promotion of the Company through various publications and investor forums, and (iv) insurance costs related to directors' and officers' liability insurance. General and administrative expenses increased $327,000 during the first nine months of 1997 to $926,000 from the $599,000 reported for the same period in 1996 due principally to the same factors responsible for the third-quarter increase as well as a $96,000 provision for bad debt. The $96,000 provision for bad debt recorded during the second quarter of 1997 was a result of a bank claiming technical defects in documentation and thereby refusing to honor a letter of credit for goods shipped to a foreign customer. The Company has recently filed a complaint against the foreign customer in the United States District Court for various claims including the collection of the debt. See "Part II--Other Information, Item 1. Legal Proceedings". While engineering and development expenses reported during the third quarter of 1997 were comparable to those reported during the same period in 1996, an increase of $134,000 in such expenses was experienced during the first nine months of 1997 from the $667,000 reported for the comparable period in 1996. This increase was due principally to costs incurred during the first and second quarters of 1997 with respect to (i) clinical studies utilizing the Company's HydroKinetic(TM) technology in its effort to obtain clearance by the FDA to market the Page 11 12 Millennium(TM) system for certain dental hard tissue applications, and (ii) final development costs related to the Company's soon-to-be-released LaserBrush(TM), partially offset by a reduction in 1997 project design costs related to the Millennium(TM) system as the present version was placed into production during the second quarter of 1997. Interest income, net, increased $31,000 and $147,000 during the third quarter and first nine months of 1997, respectively, compared to the third quarter and first nine months of 1996. The increases were due principally to the Company recording interest income representing interest paid or accrued on certain invested funds in the third quarter and the first nine months of 1997. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
($ in thousands) September 30, 1997 (unaudited) December 31, 1996 ------------------ ----------------- Cash and cash equivalents $ 262 $ 349 Marketable securities $ 1,867 $ 3,500 Working capital $ 2,461 $ 3,670
For The Nine Months Ended September 30, ----------------------------------- 1997 1996 (unaudited) (unaudited) ----------- ----------- Net cash used by operating activities $ (2,434) $ (1,487) Net cash provided (used) by investing activities $ 1,499 $ (58) Net cash provided by financing activities $ 848 $ 105
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities decreased an aggregate of $1,720,000 in the first nine months of 1997 due principally to (i) cash used by operations of $2,434,000, and (ii) expenditures related to capital equipment and patent and trademark applications, aggregating $134,000, partially offset by (a) net proceeds of $720,000 received from the issuance of the Company's common stock through a private placement, and (b) proceeds received from the exercise of employee stock options, aggregating $128,000. Working capital declined $1,209,000 to $2,461,000 at September 30, 1997, compared to the $3,670,000 reported at December 31, 1996. The decline was due principally to: (i) the net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $1,720,000, and (ii) the net increase in current liabilities of $94,000 relating primarily to increased inventory purchases associated with fourth quarter production; partially offset by increases in (a) net accounts receivable of $431,000 resulting from the increased sales level, and (b) inventories and prepaid assets of $174,000. Cash used by operations for the first nine months of 1997 increased $947,000 from cash used during the first half of 1996 due principally to (i) an additional $216,000 in net loss reported and (ii) substantial increases in accounts receivable and inventories associated with Millennium(TM) sales and production. Net cash provided by investing activities increased $1,557,000 in the 1997 period due to the sale of U. S. Treasury Notes in which the proceeds of an earlier financing had been temporarily invested. Net cash provided by financing activities increased $744,000 due principally to proceeds received in February, 1997 from a private placement of the Company's common stock. Page 12 13 The Company recorded revenue from its shipments of Millennium(TM) units during the third quarter of 1997, which amount was reflected as an account receivable in the Company's consolidated condensed balance sheet at September 30, 1997; payment is anticipated during the fourth quarter of 1997. (FLS) The Company's inventory and accounts payable levels are expected to increase during the fourth quarter of 1997 to reflect anticipated increases in Millennium(TM) production and sales in the fourth quarter of 1997, and the scheduled commencement of DermaLase(TM) and LaserBrush(TM) production during the first quarter of 1998. (FLS) The Company is presently analyzing various computer software and hardware to meet its operational needs and anticipates capital expenditures to increase significantly during the first half of 1998. (FLS) Presently, no other significant capital expenditure projects are under consideration. The Company remains dependent upon its ability to obtain outside financing either through the issuance of additional shares of its common or preferred stocks or through borrowings until it achieves sustained profitability through increased sales, product improvement through engineering, and cost containment. (FLS) The Company's focus has been realigned to emphasize the marketing of its laser-based HydroKinetic(TM) tissue cutting system, the Millennium(TM), its soon-to-be-released LaserBrush(TM) and a new reduced-power variation of the Millennium(TM), called DermaLase(TM), which shall be configured to accommodate applications in dermatology and general soft-tissue surgery. (FLS) Based on the Company's current business plan, which contemplates the successful marketing of its Millennium(TM) and its soon to be released DermaLase(TM) and LaserBrush(TM) products, the Company anticipates that it will need additional financing during the first half of 1998 to support additional working capital requirements. There are no assurances that the Company will be successful in obtaining such financing. If unsuccessful in arranging such financing, the Company may be able to extend the period before additional financing is required by deferring the creation or satisfaction of various commitments. If the Company were to continue to be unable to obtain such financing, its ability to meet its obligations and to continue operations could be impaired. The Company is presently considering various options to obtain financing sufficient to meet its operational needs during 1998. (FLS) FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS The forward looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are subject to various risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results anticipated in such forward looking statements. Included among the important risks, uncertainties and other factors are those hereinafter discussed. Few of the forward looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q deal with matters that are within the unilateral control of the Company. There is substantial regulation of the manufacture and sale of medical products, including many of the Company's products, by governmental agencies in the United States and foreign countries. These governmental agencies often have considerable discretion in determining whether and when to approve the marketing of the Company's products and for applications that have not yet received such approval. The availability of equity and debt financing to the Company is affected by, among other things, domestic and world economic conditions and the competition for funds. Rising interest rates might affect the feasibility of debt financing that is offered. Potential investors and lenders will be influenced by their evaluations of the Company and its products and comparisons with alternative investment opportunities. The Company's products do not provide the exclusive means for accomplishing an objective, and customers may choose alternative means. Many of the Company's competitors Page 13 14 have much greater financial resources and technical capabilities than does the Company, which may enable such competitors to design and produce superior products or to market their products in a manner that achieves commercial success even in the face of technical superiority on the part of the Company's products. The Company's patents may not offer effective protection against competitors. Competitors may be able to design around the Company's patents or employ technologies not covered by such patents. In addition, the Company's patents may be challenged, and even if such patents are upheld, the diversion of financial and human resources associated with patent litigation could adversely affect the Company. The Company may be found to be violating the patents of others and forced to obtain a license under such patents or modify the design of its products. The principal products, which the Company presently markets or expects to market in the foreseeable future, have either recently been introduced to the market or are expected to be introduced to the market in this period. Newly introduced products are more subject to production problems and redesign requirements than are mature products, and such problems and requirements could delay anticipated production and revenue and could increase anticipated costs. In addition, it is more difficult to project market demand for newly introduced products than for mature products. Rapid technological developments are expected to continue in the industries in which the Company competes. The Company may not be able to develop, manufacture and market products which meet changing user requirements or which successfully anticipate or respond to technological changes on a cost-effective and timely manner. ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK. Not Yet Effective PART II - OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. On August 22, 1997, the Company filed an amended complaint in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, Southern Division, in an action entitled BioLase Technology, Inc. v. Rudolf Schneider. In this action, the Company is seeking to recover from a former distributor (i) lost profits alleged to be no less than $500,000 attributable to the former distributor's failure to perform its obligations, particularly its commitment to purchase minimum quantities of products, pursuant to the distribution agreement between the Company and this distributor, and (ii) $96,000 in amounts owed to the Company by this former distributor for goods sold and delivered and services performed by the Company. The defendant has not yet answered the complaint, which the Company is attempting to serve through established international procedures. From time to time, the Company is involved in legal proceedings incidental to its business. It is management's opinion that pending actions, individually and in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition, and that adequate provision has been made for the resolution of such actions and proceedings. ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES. None Page 14 15 ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES. None ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS. None ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION. None ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K. (a) EXHIBITS 3. Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws: 3.1 Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended.(1) 3.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws.(1) 27. Financial Data Schedule (electronic filing only) - ---------- (1) Filed with the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 dated July 10, 1997 and incorporated by reference. (b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K None Page 15 16 SIGNATURE PAGE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. BIOLASE TECHNOLOGY, INC. a Delaware Corporation Date: November 19, 1997 /s/ Donald A. La Point ------------------- ------------------------------------------- Donald A. La Point President & Chief Executive Officer Date: November 19, 1997 /s/ Stephen R. Tartamella ------------------- ------------------------------------------- Stephen R. Tartamella Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Page 16 17 EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION - ------ ----------- 3.1 Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended.(1) 3.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws.(1) 27. Financial Data Schedule (electronic filing only)
EX-27 2 FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE
5 THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE COMPANY'S CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF AND FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO THE COMPANY'S QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997. 9-MOS DEC-31-1997 JAN-01-1997 SEP-30-1997 262,353 1,867,297 694,600 (118,464) 496,729 3,329,612 1,307,132 (1,115,265) 3,678,109 868,718 0 0 0 13,427 2,795,964 3,678,109 1,172,027 1,172,027 870,139 870,139 801,119 95,627 0 (1,958,843) 0 (1,958,843) 0 0 0 (1,958,843) (0.15) (0.15)
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