-----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, QUDyzMoa0dxHVmTB2pgEkpnHeFtprxxURYb6yZgGilKmdS+hvDl+3KsRg+i6d7YP BTvv5J4vysjT8fSfw4Xwbg== 0000910680-06-000846.txt : 20060814 0000910680-06-000846.hdr.sgml : 20060814 20060814152803 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000910680-06-000846 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10QSB PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 6 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20060630 FILED AS OF DATE: 20060814 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20060814 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: OPHTHALMIC IMAGING SYSTEMS CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000885317 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SURGICAL & MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & APPARATUS [3841] IRS NUMBER: 943035367 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10QSB SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-11140 FILM NUMBER: 061029822 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 221 LATHROP WAY STREET 2: SUITE 1 CITY: SACRAMENTO STATE: CA ZIP: 95815 BUSINESS PHONE: 9166462020 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 221 LATHROP WAY STREET 2: SUITE 1 CITY: SACRAMENTO STATE: CA ZIP: 95815 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: OPHTHALMIC IMAGING SYSTEMS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19930328 10QSB 1 f10qsb06302006.htm JUNE 30, 2006

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 10-QSB

QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2006

Commission File Number: 1-11140

OPHTHALMIC IMAGING SYSTEMS

(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
 
California

94-3035367

(State or other jurisdiction of

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 incorporation or organization)
 
221 Lathrop Way, Suite I, Sacramento, CA 95815
(Address of principal executive offices)

(916) 646-2020
(Issuer’s telephone number)

Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 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    No 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.):  Yes  No 

As of August 11, 2006, 16,085,652 shares of common stock, no par value, were outstanding.

Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format:  Yes     No  


OPHTHALMIC IMAGING SYSTEMS

FORM 10-QSB

FOR THE QUARTER ENDED June 30, 2006


PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION Page

Item 1.
Financial Statements (unaudited)  

 
Condensed Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2006

 
Condensed Statements of Income for the Three and Six Months ended June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2005

 
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months ended June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2005

 
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements

Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation 11 

Item 3.
Controls and Procedures 16 

PART II
OTHER INFORMATION 16 

Item 6.
Exhibits 16 

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PART I      FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS





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Ophthalmic Imaging Systems

Condensed Balance Sheet

June 30, 2006

(Unaudited)

Assets        
Current assets:  
        Cash and cash equivalents   $ 5,953,158  
        Accounts receivable, net    1,803,047  
        Receivable from related party    138,754  
        Inventories, net    721,316  
        Prepaid expenses and other current assets    350,616  
        Deferred tax asset    1,124,000  

             Total current assets    10,090,891  

Furniture and equipment, net of accumulated  
 depreciation and amortization of $354,521    141,290  
Restricted cash    156,692  
Licensing Agreement    200,000  
Other assets    50,090  

             Total assets   $ 10,638,963  

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity   
Current liabilities:  
        Accounts payable   $ 433,189  
        Accounts payable to related party    212,265  
        Accrued liabilities    1,945,784  
        Deferred extended warranty revenue    1,040,323  
        Customer deposits    638,302  
        Lease payable- current portion    8,797  

             Total current liabilities    4,278,660  

Noncurrent Liabilities:  
        Lease payable, less current portion    10,827  

             Total liabilities    4,289,487  

Stockholders' equity:  
        Common stock, no par value, 35,000,000 shares authorized;  
             16,089,162 issued and outstanding    15,679,115  
        Accumulated deficit    (9,329,639 )

             Total stockholders' equity    6,349,476  

             Total liabilities and stockholders' equity   $ 10,638,963  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed financial statements.

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Ophthalmic Imaging Systems

Condensed Statements of Income

(Unaudited)



Three months ended June 30,
Six months ended June 30,
2006
2005
2006
2005
Net revenues     $ 3,817,196   $ 3,123,505   $ 7,467,890   $ 6,118,775  

  
Cost of sales    1,691,077    1,352,439    3,255,234    2,640,698  




Gross profit    2,126,119    1,771,066    4,212,656    3,478,077  

  
Operating expenses:  

  
          Sales and marketing    806,754    718,022    1,651,173    1,478,881  

  
          General and administrative    401,866    325,636    768,900    638,632  

  
          Research and development    396,341    265,404    762,248    507,811  




                    Total operating expenses    1,604,961    1,309,062    3,182,321    2,625,324  




Income from operations    521,158    462,004    1,030,335    852,753  

  
Interest and other expense, net    14,136    (51,029 )  (10,165 )  (103,618 )




Net income before income taxes    535,294    410,975    1,020,170    749,135  

  
Income taxes         (5,024 )       (9,024 )





  
Net income   $ 535,294   $ 405,951    1,020,170   $ 740,111  





  
Shares used in the calculation of basic  
          net income per share    16,087,041    15,071,607    15,988,102    15,056,374  

  
Basic net income per share   $ 0.03   $ 0.03   $ 0.06   $ 0.05  





  
Shares used in the calculation of diluted  
          net income per share    17,750,871    16,136,823    17,622,920    16,229,367  

  
Diluted net income per share   $ 0.03   $ 0.03   $ 0.06   $ 0.05  




The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed financial statements.

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Ophthalmic Imaging Systems

Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

Six months ended June 30,
2006
2005
Operating activities:            
Net income   $ 1,020,170   $ 740,111  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash  
       provided by operating activities  
            Depreciation and amortization    32,986    34,640  
            Compensation expense related to FAS123R    12,853  
            Non-cash interest charge    1,994    5,546  
            Net decrease in current assets other  
                than cash and cash equivalents    424,369    78,415  
            Net increase in other assets    (10,302 )  (28,539 )
            Net increase in current liabilities other  
                than short-term borrowings    160,848    179,136  


Net cash provided by operating activities    1,642,918    1,009,309  


Investing activities:  
Acquisition of furniture and equipment    (66,489 )  (8,750 )
   
Financing activities:  
Principal payments on notes payable    (149,655 )  (147,239 )
Proceeds from note receivable from related parties    583,484  
Proceeds from notes payable, other        150,000  
Proceeds from sale of stock    2,194    12,500  
Advances to related parties        (900,046 )


Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities    436,023    (884,785 )


Net increase in cash and equivalents    2,012,452    115,774  
Cash and equivalents, beginning of the period    3,940,706    1,990,310  


Cash and equivalents, end of the period   $ 5,953,158   $ 2,106,084  


Supplemental schedule of noncash financing activities:  
            Conversion of notes payable with common stock   $ 688,067   $ 58,654  
            Conversion of interest with common stock   $ 1,994   $ 5,546  
            Addition to receivable from  
              Related party in exchange for inventory and  
              Other noncash transactions, net   $ 518,710   $ 22,398  
   
Supplemental schedule of cash flow information:  
            Cash paid for interest   $ 6,345   $ 47,119  
            Cash paid for taxes   $ 78,248   $ 24,024  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed financial statements.

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Ophthalmic Imaging Systems

Notes to Condensed Financial Statements

Three and Six Month Periods ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

(Unaudited)

Note 1.   Basis of Presentation

  The accompanying unaudited condensed balance sheet as of June 30, 2006, condensed statements of income for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 and the condensed statements of cash flows for the six month periods ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-QSB and Item 310(b) of Regulation S-B. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnote disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. It is suggested that these condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in Ophthalmic Imaging Systems’ (the “Company’s”) Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2005 on Form 10-KSB. In the opinion of management, the accompanying condensed financial statements include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial position and results of operations for the periods presented. The results of operations for the period ended June 30, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.

Note 2. Net Income Per Share

  Basic earnings per share (“EPS”), which excludes dilution, is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock, such as stock options, result in the issuance of common stock, which shares in the earnings of the Company. The treasury stock method is applied to determine the dilutive effect of stock options in computing diluted EPS.

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Unaudited
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Unaudited
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2006
2005
2006
2005
  Numerator for basic and diluted net income per share   $     535,294   $     405,951   $  1,020,170   $     740,111  




  Denominator for basic net income per share:  
     Weighted average shares   16,087,041   15,071,607   15,988,102   15,056,374  
   
  Effect of dilutive:  
  employee/director stock options   1,600,691   1,065,216   1,632,473   1,172,993  




  Dilutive potential common shares   1,600,691   1,065,216   1,632,473   1,172,993  




   
  Denominator for diluted net income per share  17,750,871   16,136,823   17,622,920   16,229,367  




  Basic net income per share  $           0.03   $           0.03   $           0.06   $           0.05  




  Diluted net income per share  $           0.03   $           0.03   $           0.06   $           0.05  






  As of June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2005 there were 21,500 and 735,500 options and warrants, respectively whose exercise price exceeded the average market price of the stock and have been excluded from this computation.

Note 3. Related Parties Transactions

  On March 2, 2005, we entered into a Loan and Security Agreement and Promissory Note with MediVision (the “Loan Agreement”) whereby we agreed to loan MediVision up to $2,000,000. Under the terms of the agreement, interest is 7.25% per annum and is payable on February 28, 2006 along with all outstanding principal due at that date. The note was secured by 2,409,000 shares of our common stock owned by MediVision. The number of shares was based on the average closing price of shares of our stock during the period covering the last ten (10) business days of February, 2005, which average closing price was $1.11, discounted by 25%. In the event that MediVision were to sell any shares of our stock it owns during the period of the agreement, a minimum of 50% of the proceeds from such sales would be required to be paid to us to reduce the outstanding amount owed. On July 28, 2005, we and MediVision entered into an amendment to the Loan Agreement whereby MediVision repaid $1,000,000 to us, decreasing the agreed upon loan of $2,000,000 to $1,000,000 and the amount of shares securing the loan was decreased by 1,204,500 shares.

  On July 20, 2005, our Board of Directors, at MediVision’s request, authorized us to guarantee and/or provide security interests in our assets for certain of MediVision’s loans with United Mizrahi Bank Ltd. We entered into a Secured Debenture (the “Debenture”) in favor of United Mizrahi Bank Ltd., in an amount of up to $2,000,000 (plus interest, commissions and all expenses).

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  Under the terms of the Debenture, we guarantee the payment of all of the debts and liabilities of MediVision to United Mizrahi Bank. The Debenture is secured by a first lien on all of our assets. MediVision pledged 2,345,500 shares of our common stock it owns to us in order to secure the Debenture.

  The amount owed to the financial institutions by MediVision and secured by us as of June 30, 2006 was approximately $2,000,000.

  On July 28, 2005, pursuant to the aforementioned Debenture signed by us, MediVision executed the amended Loan Agreement and paid back $1,000,000 of the loan from us; reducing the amount MediVision owed us on the promissory note to $955,558. On September 20, 2005, pursuant to a Common Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 16, 2005, between MediVision and Meadowbrook Opportunity Fund LLC, MediVision sold 400,000 shares of our common stock to Meadowbrook Opportunity Fund LLC at a price of $1.20 per share. MediVision used $240,000 of the proceeds from this sale to repay part of the aforementioned loan to us, reducing the amount MediVision owes us on the promissory note to $715,556, plus accrued interest under the loan. On December 8, 2005, MediVision sold 310,000 shares to the clients of an institutional investor at the price per share of $1.45. MediVision used $225,000 of the proceeds from this sale to repay part of the aforementioned loan to us, reducing the amount MediVision owes us on the promissory note to $492,556, plus accrued interest under the loan. On February 14, 2006, MediVision sold 1 million shares of our common stock to Wasatch Advisors, Inc. at the market price of $1.80 per share. MediVision used $492,556 of the proceeds from this sale to repay the remaining principal balance of the aforementioned loan to us.

  As a result of the foregoing transactions, as of June 30, 2006, MediVision owns approximately 59% of our outstanding common stock.

  On June 28, 2006, we and MediVision entered a License and Distribution Agreement whereby MediVision appointed us to be its exclusive distributor of a new digital imaging system in the Americas and the Pacific Rim (excluding China and India), for a term of ten years. In return, we paid $273,808, consisting of a cash payment of $200,000, and recognition of $73,808 of research and development advances made in previous periods. Additionally, we are obligated to pay an advance totalling $460,000 based on the completion of certain phases of development of the new digital imaging system and the completion of certain documents, and granted MediVision a license to use our OIS WinStation software and any other applicable OIS system and the accompanying intellectual property rights therein. The advanced funds will be recovered as we purchase new digital imaging systems in accordance with the specified quotas. The quota mandates that we purchase a minimum amount of the new digital imaging systems each year. If we fail to satisfy our quota obligation, then we may pay MediVision the gross profit on the shortfall units to maintain exclusivity in the agreed upon territory. If no such shortfall payment is made, such failure to meet the quota will constitute a material breach and MediVision may terminate the exclusivity provision or the entire agreement. The quotas for 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010 are 50, 70, 80, and 90 units, respectively, and will be at least 95 units for each year thereafter. The initial term of the agreement is for ten years, which will be automatically renewed in one year periods. Either party may terminate the agreement with at least 6 months prior written notice, provided that, we meet the purchase quota. Cash payments made under this agreement for exclusive distribution rights have been capitalized and will be amortized over the term of the agreement.

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  At June 30, 2006 we had recorded a net amount due to MediVision of approximately $212,000 for research and development.

  Sales to MediVision during the three and six months ended June 30, 2006 totaled approximately $57,000 and $147,000. Sales to MediVision during the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 totaled approximately $139,000 and $406,000, respectively.

  During the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2006, we paid approximately $238,000 and $476,000, respectively, to MediVision for research and development performed by MediVision on our behalf. During the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2005, we paid approximately $193,000 and $370,000, respectively, to MediVision for research and development performed by MediVision on our behalf.

  At June 30, 2006 we had recorded a net amount due from CCS Pawlowski, a subsidiary of MediVision, of approximately $139,000 for products and services. Sales to CCS Pawlowski during the three and six months ended June 30, 2006 totaled approximately $158,000 and $212,000, respectively. Sales to CCS Pawlowski during the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 totaled approximately $15,000 and $60,000, respectively.

Note 4. Stock Based Compensation

  At June 30, 2006, we had six stock-based compensation plans (the “Plans”). On January 1, 2006, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 123R, “Share-Based Payments,” which addresses the accounting for stock-based payment transactions whereby an entity receives employee services in exchange for equity instruments, including stock options. SFAS No. 123R eliminates the ability to account for stock-based compensation transactions using the intrinsic value method under Accounting Principles Board Opinion (“APB”) No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” and instead generally requires that such transactions be accounted for using a fair-value based method. The Company has elected the modified prospective transition method as permitted under SFAS No. 123R, and accordingly prior periods have not been restated to reflect the impact of SFAS No. 123R. The modified prospective transition method requires that stock-based compensation expense be recorded for all new and unvested stock options that are ultimately expected to vest as the requisite service is rendered beginning on January 1, 2006. Stock-based compensation for awards granted prior to January 1, 2006 is based upon the grant-date fair value of such compensation as determined under the pro forma provisions of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.” The Company issues new shares of common stock upon the exercise of stock options.

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  The Company uses a Black-Scholes option valuation model to determine the fair value of stock-based compensation under SFAS No. 123R, consistent with that used for pro forma disclosures under SFAS No. 123. The Black-Scholes model incorporates various assumptions including the expected term of awards, volatility of stock price, risk-free rates of return and dividend yield. The expected term of an award is generally no less than the option vesting period and is based on the Company’s historical experience. Expected volatility is based upon the historical volatility of the Company’s stock price. The risk-free interest rate is approximated using rates available on U.S. Treasury securities with a remaining term equal to the option’s expected life. The Company uses a dividend yield of zero in the Black-Scholes option valuation model as it does not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future.

  Stock Options

  In calculating compensation related to stock option grants, the fair value of each stock option is estimated on the date of grant using the Black – Scholes option pricing model and the following weighted average assumptions:

Three Months Ended
June 30, 2006

Six Months Ended
June 30, 2006


Dividend Yield
None None

Expected volatility
71.40 % 71.40

Risk-free interest rate
4.27 4.27

Expected term (years)
10 10


  The Company recorded an incremental $4,000 and $13,000 of stock-based compensation expense during the three and six months ended June 30, 2006, respectively, as a result of the adoption of SFAS No. 123R. The following table presents the impact of the adoption of SFAS No. 123R on selected statement of operations line items for the three and six months ended June 30, 2006:

For the Three Months Ended
For the Six Months Ended

June 30, 2006


June 30, 2006

As Reported
Under SFAS
No. 123R

Under
APB
No. 25

Difference
As
Reported
Under
SFAS
No.
123R

Under
APB
No. 25

Difference
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Net Income $          535  $          541  $             6  $       1,020  $       1,037  $             17 






Basic Income Per Share $         0.03  $         0.03  $         ----  $         0.06  $         0.06  $         ---- 
Diluted Income Per Share $         0.03  $         0.03  $         ----  $         0.06  $         0.06  $         ---- 


  A summary of the changes in stock options outstanding under our equity-based compensation plans during the six months ended June 30, 2006 is presented below:

  Shares
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price

Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Term
(Years)

Aggregate
Intrinsic Value


Outstanding at January 1, 2006
  2,107,543   $0.55   7.45   2,845,183  

        Granted
  190,000   $1.84   9.95   11,400  

        Exercised
  3,510   $0.63   0   0  

        Forfeited/Expired
  2,000   $0.68   0   0  

 Outstanding at June 30, 2006
  2,292,033   $0.66   7.90   2,842,121  

 Exercisable at June 30, 2006
  1,738,991   $0.51   6.97   2,417,917  

  The incremental stock-based compensation expense resulting from the adoption of SFAS No.123R represents expense related to stock options granted prior to, but not yet vested as of, January 1, 2006. As of June 30, 2006, the Company had $40,000 of total unrecognized expense related to non-vested stock-based compensation, which is expected to be recognized through 2009. The total fair value of options vested during the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2006 was $3,359 and $12,853, respectively. Cash received from stock option exercises for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2006 was $ 0 and $2,194, respectively.

  There were 170,000 and 190,000 options granted for the three and six-month period ended June 30, 2006, respectively, all of which were qualified options, granted to non-executive employees. The exercise price of the 170,000 options granted is $1.83. The exercise price of the 20,000 options granted is $1.96. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2006 was $0 and $3,773, respectively.

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  Prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123R, the Company accounted for its stock-based awards to employees and directors using the intrinsic value method of accounting in accordance with APB No. 25. Under the intrinsic value method, compensation cost is generally the excess, if any, of the quoted market price of the stock at the grant or other measurement date over the exercise price.     The Company recorded no compensation expense under APB No. 25 and FIN No. 44 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005.

  Had compensation expense related to the Company’s stock option awards to employees and directors been determined under the fair value method prescribed under SFAS No. 123, the Company’s net loss and loss per share would have been the pro forma amounts set forth in the table below:

For the Three Months
Ended June 30, 2005

For the Six Months
Ended June 30, 2005

Net income as reported $         405,951  $         740,111 
Stock-based employee compensation included in net loss as reported                     ---                      --- 
 
Stock-based employee compensation expense
determined under fair value method, net of tax $           (5,030) $         (10,060)
Net income $         400,921  $         730,051 
Basic Income Per Share $               0.03  $               0.05 
Diluted Income Per Share $               0.03  $               0.05 

Note 5. Warranty Obligations

  We generally offer a one-year warranty to our customers. Our warranty requires us to repair or replace defective products during the warranty period. At the time product revenue is recognized, we record a liability for estimated costs that may be incurred under our warranties. The costs are estimated based on historical experience and any specific warranty issues that have been identified. The amount of warranty liability accrued reflects our best estimate of the expected future cost of honoring our obligations under the warranty plans. We periodically assess the adequacy of our recorded warranty liability and adjust the balance as necessary.

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  The following provides a reconciliation of changes in our warranty reserve.

Unaudited
Three Months Ended
June 30,

Unaudited
Six Months Ended
June 30,

2006 2005 2006 2005

Warranty balance at beginning of period
$ 562,950  $ 396,981  $ 614,500  $ 505,851 
Net provision for current period 23,400  54,000  34,100  70,250 
Warranty costs incurred
  (84,250) (40,968) (146,500) (166,088)




Warranty balance at end of period $ 502,100  $ 410,013  $ 502,100  $ 410,013 





ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION

        We make forward-looking statements in this report, in other materials we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) or otherwise release to the public, and on our website. In addition, our senior management might make forward-looking statements orally to analysts, investors, the media, and others. Statements concerning our future operations, prospects, strategies, financial condition, future economic performance (including growth and earnings) and demand for our products and services, and other statements of our plans, beliefs, or expectations, including the statements contained in this Item 2, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation,” regarding our future plans, strategies and expectations are forward-looking statements. In some cases these statements are identifiable through the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “target,” “can,” “could,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements because these forward-looking statements we make are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to various assumptions, risks, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by these forward-looking statements. Thus, our ability to predict results or the actual effect of our future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on our operations and future prospects include, but are not limited to, changes in: economic conditions generally and the medical instruments market specifically, legislative or regulatory changes that affect us, including changes in healthcare regulation, the availability of working capital, and the introduction of competing products. These risks and uncertainties, together with the other risks described from time to time in reports and documents that we file with the SEC should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. (There also are other factors that we do not describe because currently, we do not perceive that such factors will cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations.) Indeed, it is likely that some of our assumptions will prove to be incorrect. Our actual results and financial position will vary from those projected or implied in the forward-looking statements and the variances may be material. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

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Overview

        To date, we have designed, developed, manufactured and marketed ophthalmic digital imaging systems and informatics solutions and have derived substantially all of our revenues from the sale of such products. The primary target market for our digital angiography systems and related products has traditionally been retinal specialists. In 2003, we made a strategic decision to expand our product offering to include the ophthalmic informatics field. In 2004, we introduced our Ophthalmology Office line composed of Electronic Medical Records (“EMR”) and Enterprise Practice Management (“EPM”) software products by NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, Inc. and our Ophthalmic Picture Archiving and Communication System (“Ophthalmic PACS”). This decision enabled us to offer a wider variety of products and comprehensive solutions to our customer base of ophthalmology departments and practices.

        At June 30, 2006, we had a stockholders’ equity of $6,349,476 and our current assets exceeded our current liabilities by $5,812,231.

        The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the unaudited interim financial statements and the notes thereto which are set forth in Item 1, “Financial Statements (unaudited).” In the opinion of management, the unaudited interim period financial statements include all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, that are necessary for a fair presentation of the results of the periods. There can be no assurance that we will be able to achieve or sustain significant positive cash flows, revenues, or profitability in the future.

Critical Accounting Policies

        Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The financial information contained in the financial statements is, to a significant extent, financial information based on transactions and events that have already occurred. A variety of factors could affect the ultimate value obtained when earning income, recognizing an expense, recovering an asset or relieving a liability. Our revenue recognition policies are in compliance with applicable accounting rules and regulations, including Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104 (“SAB 104”), Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements, American Institute of Certified Public accountants (“AICPA”), Statement of Position (“SOP”) 97-2, Software Revenue Recognition, SOP 98-9, Modification of SOP 97-2, with Respect to Certain Transactions and Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 00-21, “Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables.” As such, revenue is recorded when there is evidence of an arrangement, delivery has occurred, the price is fixed and determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. Revenue from installation and training services are recognized when such services are performed. Revenue generated from service contracts are recognized ratably over the term of the contracts. Estimates are used relative to the expected useful lives of depreciable assets. Management is also required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In addition, GAAP itself may change from one previously acceptable method to another method. Although the economics of our transactions would be the same, the timing of the recognition of such events that would impact transactions could change.

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Results of Operations

Revenues

         On December 31, 2005, due to a continued increase in installation activity, we elected to classify installation income within our revenues, versus a net effect within sales and marketing expenses. We reclassified the respective 2005 amounts of $173,926 and $329,171 for the three and six-month periods ending June 30, 2005 for comparative purposes.

        Our revenues for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006 were $3,817,196, ($3,635,883 excluding installation revenue), representing a 22% increase from revenues of $3,123,505 ($2,949,579 excluding installation revenue) for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005. Revenues for the first six months of fiscal 2006 were $7,467,890 ($7,076,829 excluding installation revenue), representing a 22% increase from revenues of $6,118,775 ($5,789,604 excluding installation revenue), for the comparable six months of fiscal 2005. The increase in revenues is due primarily to higher revenues generated from the digital angiography systems and informatics products. Digital angiography systems and informatics products accounted for approximately 84% and 86% of our revenue for the second quarters of 2006 and 2005, respectively, and 86% of our revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005. Service revenues accounted for approximately 16% and 14% of our revenue for the second quarters of 2006 and 2005, respectively, and approximately 14% of our revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005. Revenues from sales of the our products to related parties were approximately $215,000 and $359,000 during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2006 and $184,000 and $467,000 for the comparable three and six month periods ending June 30, 2005, respectively.

Gross Margins

        Gross margins were approximately 56% (59% before installation change) during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2006 as compared to 57% (59% before installation change) for three and six month periods ended June 30, 2005. The changed presentation in connection with presenting installation income within our revenues, versus a net effect within sales and marketing expenses, resulted in a three percent decrease in gross margins for the three and six month period ended June 30, 2006, and a two percent decrease in gross margins for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2005. We anticipate that our gross margins will decrease, as our sales of the Ophthalmology Office software products become more significant, because gross margins associated with the sales of these products are lower than the majority of the products that we currently sell.

Sales and Marketing Expenses

        The changed presentation of installation income within our revenues, versus a net effect within sales and marketing expenses, resulted in a change in sales and marketing expenses. We reclassified the respective 2005 amounts for comparative purposes.

        Sales and marketing expenses accounted for approximately 21% of total revenues during the second quarter of fiscal 2006 as compared to approximately 23% during the second quarter of fiscal 2005. Actual expenses increased to $806,754 ($811,578 before the installation change) during the second quarter of 2006 versus $718,022 ($686,390 before the installation change) during the second quarter of 2005. For the first six months of fiscal 2006 and 2005 such expenses accounted for approximately 22% and 24% of total revenues for the respective six-month

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periods.     Actual expenses increased to $1,651,173 ($1,640,106 before the installation change) during the first six months of fiscal 2006 versus $1,478,881 ($1,414,395 before the installation change) during the first six months of fiscal 2005. The primary contributing factors to the increased expenses were new hires to the sales force and higher commissions associated with increased revenue levels.

General and Administrative Expenses

        General and administrative expenses were $401,866 in the second quarter of fiscal 2006 and $325,636 in the second quarter of fiscal 2005. Such expenses accounted for approximately 11% and 10% of revenues during the second quarters of 2006 and 2005, respectively. Expenses increased to $768,900 from $638,632 during the six month periods ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. For the first six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, such expenses accounted for approximately 10% of total revenues The increased expenses were the result of increases in our sales return reserve requirements, offset by a decrease in legal expenses due to the reimbursement of legal fees related to a lawsuit that was settled on February 23, 2006.

Research and Development Expenses

        Research and development expenses were $396,341 in the second quarter of fiscal 2006 and $265,404 in the second quarter of fiscal 2005. Such expenses accounted for approximately 10% and 9% of revenues during the second quarter of 2006 and 2005, respectively. For the first six months of fiscal 2006, such expenses were $762,248 and accounted for approximately 10% of total revenues, as compared to expenses of $507,811 and accounted for approximately 9% during the first six months of 2005. We have been and will continue to focus our research and development efforts on new digital image capture products. We expect our research and development expenditures to increase substantially due to our increased focus on developing new products. Outside consultants and MediVision currently conduct most of our research and development.

Interest and Other Expense, net

        Interest and other expenses were ($14,136) during the second quarter of fiscal 2006 versus $51,029 during the second quarter of fiscal 2005. For the six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, interest and other expenses were $10,165 and $103,618, respectively. These amounts were comprised principally of interest income, and financing facilitations provided to certain of our customers in connection with sales of our products.

Net Income

        We recorded net income of $535,294, or $0.03 per share basic and diluted earnings, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006 as compared to net income of $405,951 or $0.03 per share basic and diluted earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005. For the six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, we recorded net income of $1,020,170 or $0.06 per share basic earnings and diluted earnings, as compared to $740,111, or $0.05 per share basic and diluted earnings, respectively.

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Balance Sheet

        Our assets increased by $2,625,877 during the second quarter of fiscal 2006 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2005. There was a substantial increase in cash and equivalents of $3,847,074, generated primarily from our profitable operations and receipt of $1,955,588 in repayments from MediVision. We have also increased our inventory and entered a long term distribution and license agreement for a new digital imaging system. The increase in inventory is primarily in finished goods as several orders had been substantially completed, but did not meet all of the applicable criteria for sales recognition. The new long term license and distribution agreement required a cash payment of $200,000, which has been capitalized and is reflected on our balance sheet. We have exclusive distributing rights to a new digital imaging system in the Americas and the Pacific Rim (not including China and India) and the indicated capitalized fee will be amortized over the term of the agreement. Our liabilities decreased by $493,280 mainly due to the repayment and conversion of our notes to Laurus Master Fund. Our stockholders’ equity increased by $3,119,158 due to net income, and the conversion of a portion of our notes payable to Laurus Master Fund into common stock.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

        Our operating activities generated cash of $1,642,918 during the six months ended June 30, 2006 as compared to cash generated of $1,009,309 in the six months ended June 30, 2005. The cash generated from operations during the first six months of 2006 was principally from net income for the period, a decrease in accounts receivable, offset by an increase in inventory. The cash generated from operations during the first six months of 2005 was principally from net income for the period, a decrease in inventory, and an increase of current liabilities.

        Cash used in investing activities was $66,489 during the first six months of 2006 as compared to $8,750 during the first six months of 2005. Our investing activities consisted of purchases of software and equipment. We anticipate continued near-term capital expenditures in connection with our ongoing efforts to upgrade our existing management information and corporate communication systems. We anticipate that related expenditures, if any, will be financed from our cash flow from operations or other financing arrangements available to us, if any.

        We generated cash in financing activities of $436,023 during the first six months of fiscal 2006 as compared to cash used of $884,785 during the first six months of fiscal 2005. The cash generated in financing activities during the first six months of 2006 was principally from proceeds on the note receivable from MediVision, offset by repayments of the debt to Laurus. The cash used in financing activities during the first six months of 2005 was principally from advances on the note receivable from MediVision and repayments of the debt to Laurus.

        On June 30, 2006 our cash and cash equivalents were $5,953,158. Management anticipates that additional sources of capital beyond those currently available to us may be required to continue funding for research and development of new products and selling and marketing related expenses for existing products.

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        We will continue to evaluate alternative sources of capital to meet our growth requirements, including other asset or debt financing, issuing equity securities and entering into other financing arrangements. There can be no assurance, however, that any of the contemplated financing arrangements described herein will be available and, if available, can be obtained on terms favorable to us.

Material Agreement

        On June 28, 2006, we and MediVision entered into a License and Distribution Agreement whereby MediVision appointed us to be its exclusive distributor of a new digital imaging system in the Americas and the Pacific Rim (excluding China and India), for a term of ten years. In return, we paid $273,808, consisting of a cash payment of $200,000, and recognition of $73,808 of research and development advances made in previous periods. Additionally, we are obligated to pay an advance totaling $460,000 based on the completion of certain phases of development of the new digital imaging system and the completion of certain documents. We also granted MediVision a license to use our OIS WinStation software and any other applicable OIS system and the accompanying intellectual property rights therein and a license to use our patents to develop the new digital imaging system and fulfill its obligations under this Agreement. Our foregoing appointment as an exclusive distributor is conditional upon the payment of the advance and MediVision’s successful completion of the engineering, mass manufacture, and supply of the new digital imaging system, which has specifically dedicated features for the retinal market, in accordance with the technical specifications contained in the agreement.

        The advanced funds will be recovered as we purchase new digital imaging systems in accordance with specified quotas. The quotas mandate that we purchase a minimum amount of the new digital imaging system each year. The quotas for 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010 are 50, 70, 80, and 90 units, respectively, and will be at least 95 units for each year thereafter. If we fail to satisfy our quota obligation, then we may pay MediVision the gross profit on the shortfall units to maintain exclusivity in the agreed upon territory. If no such shortfall payment is made, such failure to meet the quota will constitute a material breach and MediVision may terminate the exclusivity provision or the entire distribution agreement.

        Under this Agreement, we may not deal in the new digital imaging system outside the agreed upon territory. Moreover, excluding our current products or products derived from our current products, we may not deal in products that compete directly with the new digital imaging system or represent or provide services to a company which has a product or products that competes with the new digital imaging system. We also agreed to, among other things, as confined to the agreed upon territory, (1) use commercially reasonable efforts in promoting, marketing and selling the new digital imaging system, (2) service customers who purchased the new digital imaging system in the agreed upon territory, (3) diligently advertise the new digital imaging system in the agreed upon territory in relevant journals and by direct mail, (4) cooperate with MediVision in dealing with customer complaints concerning the new digital imaging system, and (5) provide MediVision with a 12 month forecast of our intended purchases during such year, including, at least 30 days prior to the beginning of each quota year, providing MediVision with an annual purchase order that includes a breakdown of our purchases by quarter; at least 70% of the applicable annual quota must be ordered in this annual purchase order.

        Under this Agreement, excluding intellectual property rights, neither party is entitled to damages as a result of loss of use, sales or profits, or any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damage. Moreover, MediVision will not be liable to OIS in connection with any patent infringement claim in certain instances whereby (1) the new digital imaging system is combined with another device not manufactured by MediVision, (2) the new digital imaging system is used in way other than for which it was designed, and (3) the new digital imaging system is modified by OIS or a third party.

        The initial term of this agreement is for ten years, which will be automatically renewed in one year periods. Cash payments made under this agreement for exclusive distribution rights have been capitalized, and will be amortized over the term of the agreement. Either party may terminate the agreement with at least 6 months prior written notice of the intent to terminate, provided that, we meet the purchase quota.

ITEM 3. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

        As of the end of the period covered by this Report, our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) and the our Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer), evaluated the effectiveness of our “disclosure controls and procedures,” as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act. Based on that evaluation, these officers concluded that, as of June 30, 2006, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

        During the quarter ended June 30, 2006, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS

31.1   – Certification Required Under Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 *
31.2   – Certification Required Under Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 *
32      – Certification Required Under Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 *

*   Filed herewith.

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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.

  OPHTHALMIC IMAGING SYSTEMS
Date:  August 14, 2006


  By: /s/ Gil Allon

  Name: Gil Allon,
  Title: Chief Executive Officer



 
By: Ariel Shenhar

  Name: Ariel Shenhar,
  Title: Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit 31.1

Section 302 Certification

      CERTIFICATION FOR QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-QSB

I, Gil Allon, certify that:

1.  

I have reviewed this Form 10-QSB of Ophthalmic Imaging Systems;


2.  

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;


3.  

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the small business issuer as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;


4.  

The small business issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) for the small business issuer and have:


  (a)   Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the small business issuer, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

  (b)    Evaluated the effectiveness of the small business issuer’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

  (c)    Disclosed in this report any change in the small business issuer’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the small business issuer’s most recent fiscal quarter (the small business issuer’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the small business issuer’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.  

The small business issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the small business issuer’s auditors and the audit committee of the small business issuer’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):


  (a)    All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the small business issuer’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

  (b)    Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the small business issuer’s internal control over financial reporting.



Date: August 14, 2006 /s/ Gil Allon
Gil Allon
Chief Executive Officer

EX-31 5 ex31-2for10q062006.htm 31.2

Exhibit 31.2

Section 302 Certification

      CERTIFICATION FOR QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-QSB

I, Ariel Shenhar, certify that:

1.  

I have reviewed this Form 10-QSB of Ophthalmic Imaging Systems;


2.  

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;


3.  

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the small business issuer as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;


4.  

The small business issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) for the small business issuer and have:


  (a)    Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the small business issuer, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

  (b)   Evaluated the effectiveness of the small business issuer’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

  (c)   Disclosed in this report any change in the small business issuer’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the small business issuer’s most recent fiscal quarter (the small business issuer’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the small business issuer’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.  

The small business issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the small business issuer’s auditors and the audit committee of the small business issuer’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):


  (a)    All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the small business issuer’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

  (b)   Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the small business issuer’s internal control over financial reporting.


Date: August 14, 2006 /s/ Ariel Shenhar
Ariel Shenhar
Chief Financial Officer

EX-32 6 ex32for10q062006.htm 32

Exhibit 32

Certification Required Under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

        In connection with the filing of the financial statements of Ophthalmic Imaging Systems (“Registrant”) for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 (the “Report”), each of the undersigned hereby certifies, to such officer’s knowledge, that:

1.

The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,; and


2.

The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Registrant.



Date:  August 14, 2006
/s/ Gil Allon
  Gil Allon
  Chief Executive Officer


/s/ Ariel Shenhar
  Ariel Shenhar
  Chief Financial Officer
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