SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIES INC
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Mar 31, 2025.
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Period ended 2023-12-31; filed 2024-03-29.
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Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONSCurrent report: 10-K
Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-03-31.
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Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONSThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Current report
Net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2024 decreased $398,900 (3.6%) to $10,712,600 from $11,111,500 for year ended December 31, 2023, reflecting an increase of approximately $323,700 in net revenues from the Bioprocessing Systems products derived principally from the new DOTS MPS product introduced during the year ended December 31, 2024, and a decrease of $722,600 from the Benchtop Laboratory Equipment operations. The reduced net revenue from the Benchtop Laboratory Equipment Operations resulted primarily from decreased sales of the Torbal division, with net revenue of Torbal and VIVID brand products decreasing to $3,107,300 in the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $3,568,700 in the prior year, due principally to reduced VIVID pill counter sales resulting primarily from the new regulations related to pharmacy direct and indirect renumeration fees “DIR fees” charged by pharmacy benefit managers, which caused financial hardships and cash flow challenges for the independent pharmacy market in the beginning of 2024. The Genie division sales decreased by approximately 4% due to overall market softness in demand for laboratory equipment.
Current report
General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024 decreased by $595,200 (11.0%) to $4,822,700 compared to $5,417,900 for the year ended December 31, 2023 due to decreased non-cash stock-based compensation expenses in conjunction with the strategic operational plan for the Bioprocessing Systems Operations implemented in the first and second quarter of the year ended December 31, 2024.
Current report
Selling expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024 decreased by $1,734,800 (32.3%) to $3,643,000 from $5,377,800 for the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to the decreased non-cash stock-based compensation expenses and reduction of sales and marketing employees in conjunction with the strategic operational plan for the Bioprocessing Systems Operations implemented in the first and second quarters of the year ended December 31, 2024.
Current report
Research and development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024 decreased by $660,100 (18.5%) to $2,906,100 from $3,566,200 for the year ended December 31, 2023, due to cost reductions by the Bioprocessing Systems Operations in conjunction with cost savings initiatives, and the reduction of research and development expenditures related to the completion of a new VIVID automated pill counter in the Benchtop Laboratory Equipment Operations as compared to the prior year period.
Current report
The Company has evaluated whether there are certain conditions and events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the Consolidated Financial Statements are issued. Based on its recurring losses from operations and continued cash outflows from operating activities (all as described below), the Company has concluded that there is substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern for a period of one year from the date that these Consolidated Financial Statements are issued.
Current report
In order to continue as a going concern, the Company will need, among other things, additional capital resources. Management has developed a strategic plan to secure such resources for the Company which may include capital from management and significant shareholders sufficient to meet its operating expenses and third-party equity and/or debt financing and exploring the sale of certain assets. However, management cannot provide any assurances that the Company will be successful in accomplishing any of its plans.
Current report
The Consolidated Financial Statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. Accordingly, the Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared on a basis that assumes the Company will continue as a going concern and which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the ordinary course of business.
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Previous report
Year Ended December 31, 2023 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)
Previous report
Net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased $231,800 (2.1%) to $11,111,500 from $10,879,700 for year ended December 31, 2022 (unaudited), reflecting an increase of approximately $186,500 in net sales in the Benchtop Laboratory Equipment operations. The Benchtop Laboratory Equipment sales of the Torbal division products increased to $3,657,400 from $2,696,700 for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited), partially offset by decreased sales of the Vortex-Genie products to $3,554,600 from $4,361,400 for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited). The increased sales of the Torbal division products benefitted from increased sales of its VIVID automated pill counter, while the decreased sales of the Genie division products reflected a post COVID-19 normalization sales from the Vortex-Genie 2 product, which had benefitted from sales for testing laboratories during the COVID-19 pandemic. The remaining $45,300 increase in net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2023 is primarily attributable to the Bioprocessing Systems Operations product sales from the Cell Growth Quantifier (“CGQ”) for Biomass monitoring in shake flasks, the Liquid Injection System (“LIS”) and to a smaller contribution, the new DOTS platform of bioprocessing products introduced during the year ended December 31, 2022.
Previous report
General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023 decreased by $225,600 (4.0%) to $5,417,900 compared to $5,643,500 for year ended December 31, 2022 (unaudited) due primarily to the consolidation of operations in the Bioprocessing Systems Operations within the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Baesweiller, Germany facilities.
Previous report
Selling expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased by $660,800 (14.0%) to $5,377,800 from $4,717,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022 (unaudited), primarily due to a increase in sales and marketing expenses and noncash stock compensation expense incurred by the Bioprocessing Systems Operations and by the Benchtop Laboratory Equipment operations principally due to increased sales and marketing expenses for the Torbal Division’s VIVID automated pill counter.
Previous report
Research and development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased $813,900 (29.6%) to $3,566,200 from $2,752,300 for the year ended December 31, 2022 (unaudited), due to increase development in the DOTS platform of bioprocessing products in the Bioprocessing Systems Operations and the Benchtop Laboratory Equipment Operations’ VIVID automated pill counter products.
Previous report
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited), were $0 and $4,331,600, respectively. There was no impairment of goodwill and intangible assets for the year ended December 31, 2023. For the year ended December 31, 2022 (unaudited), the Company recorded a $4,280,100 impairment of goodwill as a result of a goodwill impairment analysis, of which the Company determined the carrying value of the Bioprocessing Systems reporting unit exceeded its fair value and therefore the associated goodwill was impaired. In addition, the Company determined a technology intangible asset in the Bioprocessing segment was impaired and wrote it down by $51,500, net of accumulated amortization, to its estimated fair value of $0.
Previous report
The Company reflected income tax expense for continuing operations of $0 for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to income tax expense of $3,128,100 for the year ended December 31, 2022 (unaudited). The Company maintains a full valuation allowance of $9,302,300 against the consolidated net deferred tax asset as the Company determined the net deferred tax assets which includes net operating loss carry-forwards and other tax credits, are more likely not to be realized in the future. The income tax expense of $3,128,100 for the year ended December 31, 2022 (unaudited), reflects a full valuation allowance against the consolidated net deferred tax assets recorded in the current period as the Company determined the consolidated net deferred tax assets which includes net operating loss carry-forwards and other tax credits, are more likely not to be realized in the future. In the event in the future the Company changes the determination as to the amount of deferred tax assets that can be realized, the Company will adjust the valuation allowance with a corresponding impact to the provision for income taxes in the period in which such determination is made.
Previous report
Six Month Transition Period Ended December 31, 2022 compared to the Six Month Period Ended December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Previous report
Net revenues for the six month period ended December 31, 2022 decreased $520,800 (9.0%) to $5,237,800 from $5,758,600 for six month period ended December 31, 2021 (unaudited), reflecting a decrease of approximately $422,200 in net sales in the Benchtop Laboratory Equipment operations. The Benchtop Laboratory Equipment sales of the Torbal division products increased to $1,478,000 from $1,245,300 for the six month periods ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (unaudited), partially offset by decreased sales of the Genie division products to $1,973,800 from $2,417,000 for the six month periods ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (unaudited). The increased sales of the Torbal division products benefitted from increased sales of its VIVID automated pill counter, while the decreased sales of the Genie division products reflected a post COVID-19 normalization sales from the Vortex-Genie 2 product, which had benefitted from sales for testing laboratories during the COVID-19 pandemic. The remaining $98,600 decrease in net revenues for the six month period ended December 31, 2022 is primarily attributable to the Bioprocessing Systems Operations exclusion of royalty fees from sublicensed patents and technology under a license agreement which expired in August 2021, offset with new product sales from the new DOTS platform of bioprocessing products introduced during the current six month period ended December 31, 2022.
Previous report
The gross profit percentage for the six-month period ended December 31, 2022 decreased to 44.3% from 50.7% for the six month period ended December 31, 2021 (unaudited), due primarily to increased materials, labor, and fixed overhead for the Benchtop Laboratory Equipment Operations, and the absence of royalties in the current year period for the Bioprocessing Systems Operations.
Previous report
General and administrative expenses for the six-month period ended December 31, 2022 decreased by $173,100 (6.1%) to $2,658,800 compared to $2,831,900 for the six-month period ended December 31, 2021 (unaudited) due primarily to the consolidation of operations in the Bioprocessing Systems Operations within the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Baesweiller, Germany facilities.
Previous report
Selling expenses for the six-month period ended December 31, 2022 increased by $406,200 (20.9%) to $2,349,000 from $1,942,800 for the six-month period ended December 31, 2021 (unaudited), primarily due to a increase in sales and marketing expenses incurred by the Bioprocessing Systems Operations and by the Benchtop Laboratory Equipment operations principally due to increased sales and marketing expenses for the Torbal Division’s VIVID automated pill counter.
Previous report
Research and development expenses for the six-month period ended December 31, 2022 decreased $121,000 (8.0%) to $1,395,800 from $1,516,800 for the six-month period ended December 31, 2021 (unaudited), due to the reduction in the use of high-cost external consultants and consolidation of operations in the Bioprocessing Systems Operations within the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Baesweiller, Germany facilities.
Previous report
Total other income, net for the six-month periods ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (unaudited) was $63,900 and $515,600, respectively. The decrease was due primarily to the $433,700 forgiveness of the second PPP loan received by the Company within the six-month period ended December 31, 2021 (unaudited).
Previous report
The Company reflected income tax expense for continuing operations of $0 for the six month period ended December 31, 2022 compared to income tax benefit of $737,700 for the six month period ended December 31, 2021 (unaudited). The income tax expense for the six month period ended December 31, 2022 includes a $1,302,600 tax benefit, fully offset by a valuation allowance of $1,302,600 against the change of net deferred tax assets due to the uncertainty that the net deferred tax assets will not be fully realized in the future.
Previous report
As a result of the foregoing, the Company recorded a loss from continuing operations of $4,073,100 for the six-month period ended December 31, 2022 compared to a loss from continuing operations of $2,116,300 for the six-month period ended December 31, 2021 (unaudited).
Previous report
The Company reflected net loss from discontinued operations of $6,300 for the six-month period ended December 31, 2022, compared to a net income of $11,000 for the six-month transition period ended December 31, 2021 (unaudited), which is primarily due to loss on the sale of the majority of Altarmira’s assets during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.
Previous report
As a result of the above, the Company recorded a net loss of $4,079,400 for the six-month period ended December 31, 2022 compared to a net loss of $2,105,300 for the six-month period ended December 31, 2021 (unaudited).
Previous report
Net revenues for fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 increased $1,625,300 (16.6%) to $11,400,500 from $9,775,200 for fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, reflecting an increase of approximately $937,500 in net sales of Benchtop Laboratory Equipment operations. The Benchtop Laboratory Equipment sales of Genie brand products increased year-over-year to $7,517,200 from $6,931,900 for fiscal year ended June 30 2022 and 2021, respectively. Torbal® brand product sales totaled $2,463,900 and $2,111,700 for fiscal year ended June 30 2022 and 2021, respectively, primarily due to increased sales of its automated VIVID pill counter. Approximately $687,800 of the increase in net revenues for fiscal year ended June 30 2022 is primarily attributable to inclusion of a full fiscal year of Aquila sales as compared to two months of Aquila sales contribution in fiscal 2021, which sales were attributable to Aquila’s bioprocessing products including the CGQ for Biomass monitoring in shake flasks, the LIS for automated feeding in shake flasks, and a line of coaster systems and flow-through cells for pH and DO monitoring.
Previous report
The gross profit percentage for fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 of 50.3% approximated fiscal 2021’s gross profit percentage of 50.9%.
Previous report
General and administrative expenses for fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 increased by approximately $1,788,100 (44.4%) to $5,816,600 compared to $4,028,500 for fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 due primarily to compensation-related costs resulting from stock option grants and increased administrative costs from the Bioprocessing Systems operations.
Previous report
Selling expenses for fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 increased approximately $278,900 (6.9%) to $4,310,800 from $4,031,900 for fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, primarily due to increased sales and marketing expenses incurred by the Bioprocessing Systems operations for sales and marketing personnel, sales and marketing activities.
Previous report
Research and development expenses increased $1,249,500 (76.9%) to $2,873,300 for fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 compared to $1,623,800 for fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, due to increased product development expenditures by the Bioprocessing Systems operations.
Previous report
As referenced in the “Explanatory Note” preceding Item 1 in our Annual Report on Form 10-KT, during the preparation of its audited financial statements for the six-month transition period from July 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, the Company identified an error in the use of future projections and weighted average cost of capital used in the annual goodwill impairment testing of the Company’s Bioprocessing Systems segment. As a result of the annual goodwill impairment analysis, the Company determined the carrying value of the Bioprocessing Systems reporting unit exceeded its fair value and therefore the associated goodwill was impaired. Upon further analysis of the error, the Company determined that a goodwill impairment charge to the Bioprocessing Systems segment should have been applied in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. As a result of restating the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 consolidated financial statements, the Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $4,280,100 to the goodwill of the Bioprocessing Systems reporting unit as the excess of carrying value over fair value was higher than the recorded amount of goodwill for the reporting unit. There was no goodwill impairment charge for fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.
Previous report
Total other income, net was $262,400 for fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 compared to $653,800 in fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. The decrease was due primarily to the increase in unrealized loss in investment securities of $233,700 offset by the $433,700 forgiveness of the second PPP loan received by the Company, compared to fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 that was due primarily to the $531,100 forgiveness of the first PPP loan received by the Company and increased interest income resulting from increased investment securities balances.
Previous report
As a result of the foregoing, the Company recorded a loss from continuing operations of $13,672,500 for fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 compared to a loss from continuing operations of $3,110,000 for fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.
Previous report
The Company reflected net income from discontinued operations of $4,400 for fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, compared to a net loss of $562,500 for fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, which is primarily due to loss on the sale of the majority of Altamira’s assets during fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.
Previous report
As a result of the above, the Company recorded a net loss of $13,668,100 for fiscal year ended June 30 2022 compared to a net loss of $3,672,500 for fiscal year ended June 30, 2021
Previous report
In order to address these conditions, the Company has undertaken a number of strategic initiatives that management believes will provide sufficient funding to enable the Company to continue to operate as a going concern.
Previous report
During 2023, the Company incurred certain expenses related to a pursued public offering and uplisting to the Nasdaq Capital Market, which was subsequently withdrawn by the Company. These were one-time costs that are non-recurring.
Previous report
During the second half of the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company commenced to eliminate certain operating expenses in conjunction with its review of the strategic operational and product development plan for the Bioprocessing Systems Operations segment. The Company identified expenses which the Company does not anticipate replacing or to be recurring in the Company’s operational plans for the foreseeable future, primarily in the form of reduced number of employees and related employment expenses. The Company is continuing to evaluate additional cost measures, that includes reductions in operation headcounts to continue to operate as a going concern.
Previous report
During the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company raised $6,283,224 of equity financing. An additional $716,776 of equity financing was raised in January 17, 2024.
Previous report
As a result of the above actions, the Company believes that it will be able to meet its cash flow needs during the next 12 months from cash and investment securities on-hand, cash derived from its Benchtop Laboratory Equipment Operations, and availability of the Company’s line of credit.
Previous report
As of December 31, 2023 and 2022 there was no remaining goodwill to the Bioprocessing System reporting unit. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, the Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $4,280,100 to the goodwill of the Bioprocessing Systems reporting unit as the excess of carrying value over fair value was higher than the recorded amount of goodwill for the reporting unit.
Previous report
The Company recognized a impairment of intangible assets of $0, $51,500 and $0, for the year ended December 31, 2023, for the six month transition period ended December 31, 2022 and for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, respectively. The impairment charge is attributable to a technology intangible asset in the Bioprocessing segment, written down by $51,500, net of accumulated amortization, to its estimated fair value of $0.
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Previous wording
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited), and the six month transition period ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (unaudited), and the related notes thereto, which have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). Certain statements contained in this report are not based on historical facts but are forward-looking statements that are based upon various assumptions about future conditions. Actual events in the future could differ materially from those described in the forward-looking information. Numerous unknown factors and future events could cause such differences, including but not limited to, product demand, market acceptance, success of marketing strategy, success of expansion efforts, impact of competition, adverse economic conditions, and other factors affecting the Company’s business that are beyond the Company’s control, which are discussed elsewhere in this report. Consequently, no forward- looking statement can be guaranteed. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Current wording
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the related notes thereto, which have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). Certain statements contained in this report are not based on historical facts but are forward-looking statements that are based upon various assumptions about future conditions. Actual events in the future could differ materially from those described in the forward-looking information. Numerous unknown factors and future events could cause such differences, including but not limited to, product demand, market acceptance, success of marketing strategy, success of expansion efforts, impact of competition, adverse economic conditions, and other factors affecting the Company’s business that are beyond the Company’s control, which are discussed elsewhere in this report. Consequently, no forward- looking statement can be guaranteed. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Previous wording
Scientific Industries, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“SI” and along with its subsidiaries, the “Company”, “we”, “our”), is engaged in the design, manufacture, and marketing of standard benchtop laboratory equipment (“Benchtop Laboratory Equipment”), and through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Scientific Bioprocessing Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“SBHI”), the design, manufacture, and marketing of bioprocessing systems and products (“Bioprocessing Systems”). SBHI has two wholly-owned subsidiaries – Scientific Bioprocessing, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“SBI”), and aquila biolabs GmbH, a German corporation (“Aquila”). The Company’s products are used primarily for research purposes by universities, pharmaceutical companies, pharmacies, national laboratories, medical device manufacturers, and other industries performing laboratory-scale research. Until November 30, 2020, the Company was also engaged in the design, manufacture and marketing of customized catalyst research instruments through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Altamira Instruments, Inc, a Delaware corporation (“Altamira”). On November 30, 2020, the Company sold significantly all of Altamira’s assets and Altamira’s operations were discontinued.
Current wording
Scientific Industries, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“SI” and along with its subsidiaries, the “Company”, “we”, “our”), is engaged in the design, manufacture, and marketing of standard benchtop laboratory equipment (“Benchtop Laboratory Equipment”), and through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Scientific Bioprocessing Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“SBHI”), the design, manufacture, and marketing of bioprocessing systems and products (“Bioprocessing Systems”). SBHI has two wholly-owned subsidiaries – Scientific Bioprocessing, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“SBI”), and aquila biolabs GmbH, a German corporation (“Aquila”). The Company’s products are used primarily for research purposes by universities, pharmaceutical companies, pharmacies, national laboratories, medical device manufacturers, and other industries performing laboratory-scale research.
Previous wording
On November 4, 2022, the Board of Directors approved the change of the Company’s fiscal year end from June 30 to December 31 of each year. In connection with this change, we previously filed a Transition Report on Form 10-K to report the results of the six-month transition period from July, 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022. In this Annual Report, the periods presented are the year ended December 31, 2023, the six-month transition period from July 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 (which we sometimes refer to as the "six-month transition period ended December 31, 2022") and the year ended June 30, 2022 (which we sometimes refer to as "fiscal 2022"). For comparison purposes, we have also included unaudited data for the year ended December 31, 2022 and for the six months ended December 31, 2021.
Current wording
On November 4, 2022, the Board of Directors approved the change of the Company’s fiscal year end from June 30 to December 31 of each year. In connection with this change, we previously filed a Transition Report on Form 10-KT to report the results of the six-month transition period from July, 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022.
Previous wording
The Company’s results are from the Benchtop Laboratory Equipment operations and the Bioprocessing Systems operations. The Company realized a loss from continuing operations before income tax benefit of $9,089,800 for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $12,501,200 for the year ended December 31, 2022 (unaudited), and $4,073,100 for the six month period ended December 31, 2022 compared to $2,853,600 for the six month period ended December 31, 2021 (unaudited). The decrease in the loss from continuing operations before income tax benefit for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to year ended December 31, 2022 (unaudited) is principally due to the non-cash write-offs of goodwill impairment partially offset by increased operating expenses of its Bioprocessing Systems operations with the continuing expansion and integration following the acquisition of Aquila in April 2021, and corporate expenses. These expenses include significant amounts for product development, sales and marketing costs, and non-cash compensation expense related to stock options and depreciation and amortization, partially offset by the profits generated by the Benchtop Laboratory Equipment operations.
Current wording
The Company’s results are from the Benchtop Laboratory Equipment operations and the Bioprocessing Systems operations. The Company realized a loss from continuing operations of $6,445,400 for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $9,089,800 for the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease in the loss from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to year ended December 31, 2023 is primarily due to decreased expenses resulting from operating cost reductions mostly in the Bioprocessing Systems Operations segment compared to the prior year period.
Previous wording
The gross profit percentage for the year ended December 31, 2023 decreased to 45.9% from 47.2% for the year ended December 31, 2022 (unaudited), due primarily to increased materials, labor, and fixed overhead for the Benchtop Laboratory Equipment Operations, and the absence of royalties in the current year period for the Bioprocessing Systems Operations.
Current wording
The gross profit percentage for the year ended December 31, 2024 decreased to 44.2% from 45.9% for the year ended December 31, 2023, due primarily to increased cost of materials, labor, and fixed overhead for the Benchtop Laboratory Equipment Operations.
Previous wording
Total other income (expense), net for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited) was $170,100 and $(189,300), respectively. The increase was due primarily to net unrealized gain and interest income on investment securities compared to prior year unrealized loss.
Current wording
Total other income (expense), net for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 was $192,800 and $170,100, respectively. The increase was due primarily to increased interest income earned from investment securities.
Previous wording
The Company reflected income tax expense for continuing operations of $2,390,800 for fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 compared to income tax benefit of $945,000 for fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. As referenced in Item (Explanatory Note) in our Annual Report on Form 10-KT, as a result of the restated consolidated financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2022, the Company recorded a full valuation allowance of $5,116,000 against the consolidated net deferred tax asset as the Company determined the net deferred tax assets which includes net operating loss carry-forwards and other tax credits, are more likely not to be realized and their for the Company recorded of full valuation allowance. The full valuation allowance of $5,116,000 was offset by a income tax benefit of $2,717,200. In the event that in the future the Company changes the determination as to the amount of deferred tax assets that can be realized, the Company will adjust the valuation allowance with a corresponding impact to the provision for income taxes in the period in which such determination is made.
Current wording
The Company reflected income tax expense for continuing operations of $0 for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Company maintains a full valuation allowance of $9,839,400 against the consolidated net deferred tax asset as the Company determined the net deferred tax assets which includes net operating loss carry-forwards and other tax credits, are more likely not to be realized in the future. In the event in the future the Company changes the determination as to the amount of deferred tax assets that can be realized, the Company will adjust the valuation allowance with a corresponding impact to the provision for income taxes in the period in which such determination is made.
Previous wording
As a result of the foregoing, the Company recorded a loss from continuing operations of $9,089,800 for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to a loss from continuing operations of $15,629,300 for the year ended December 31, 2022 (unaudited).
Current wording
As a result of the foregoing, the Company recorded a reduced loss from continuing operations of $6,445,400 for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to a loss from continuing operations of $9,089,800 for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Previous wording
The Company reflected net gain from discontinued operations of $3,300 for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to a net loss of $12,900 for the year ended December 31, 2022 (unaudited).
Current wording
The Company reflected net gain from discontinued operations of $0 and $3,300 for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Previous wording
As a result of the above, the Company recorded a net loss of $9,086,500 for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to a net loss of $15,642,200 for the year ended December 31, 2022 (unaudited).
Current wording
As a result of the above, the Company recorded a net loss of $6,445,400 for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to a net loss of $9,086,500 for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Previous wording
Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $1,131,000 to $796,100 as of December 31, 2023 from $1,927,100 as of December 31, 2022, primarily due to the increased operating costs from the Bioprocessing Systems operations and Corporate overhead. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company generated negative cash flows from operations of $6,155,100 and has an accumulated deficit of $27,485,100 as of December 31, 2023. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) which contemplate continuation of the Company as a going concern.
Current wording
Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $208,200 to $587,900 as of December 31, 2024 from $796,100 as of December 31, 2023, primarily due to continued operating costs of the Bioprocessing Systems operations and increased corporate overhead. For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company generated negative cash flows from operations of $3,683,500 and has an accumulated deficit of $33,930,500 as of December 31, 2024.
Previous wording
Net cash used in operating activities was $6,155,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023 and $6,108,200 for the year ended December 31, 2022 (unaudited). The increase is primarily due increased operational costs from the Bioprocessing Systems operations and Corporate overhead in the current period.
Current wording
Net cash used in operating activities was $3,683,500 for the year ended December 31, 2024 and $6,155,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease is primarily due to decreased operational costs from the Bioprocessing Systems operations and Corporate overhead in the current year period.
Previous wording
Net cash (used) or provided by investing activities was $(735,100) for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $1,441,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022 (unaudited). The decrease is primarily due to a increase in purchase of investment securities over the redemption of investment securities in the current period.
Current wording
Net cash provided or (used) by investing activities was $2,866,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $(735,100) for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase is primarily due to a increase in redemption of investment securities for use in general operations in the current year period.
Previous wording
Net cash provided by financing activities was $5,751,200 for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $2,470,100 for the year ended December 31, 2022 (unaudited). The increase is primarily due to the current period $5,751,200 net proceeds from the issuance of common stock and warrants compared to the prior period $2,727,200 net proceeds from the issuance of common stock and warrants.
Current wording
Net cash provided by financing activities was $645,700 for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $5,751,200 for the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease is primarily due to the prior period $5,751,200 net proceeds from the issuance of common stock and warrants compared to the current period $645,700 net proceeds from the issuance of common stock and warrants.
Previous wording
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had two reporting units, the Benchtop Laboratory Equipment Operations and the Bioprocessing Systems. Goodwill is tested for impairment by reporting unit on an annual basis as of December 31, the last day of its fiscal year, and in the interim if events and circumstances indicate that goodwill may be impaired. Prior to the change in the Company’s fiscal year from the last day of June to a calendar fiscal year end, goodwill was tested for impairment on an annual basis as of June 30, the last day of its then fiscal year, and in the interim if events and circumstances indicated that goodwill may be impaired. The voluntary change is preferable under the circumstances as a better alignment with the Company’s strategic planning and forecasting process given the Company’s change in fiscal year end. The events and circumstances that are considered in the Company’s goodwill impairment testing include business climate and market conditions, legal factors, operating performance indicators and competition. Impairment of goodwill is first assessed using a qualitative approach. If the qualitative assessment suggests that impairment is more likely than not, a quantitative analysis is performed. The quantitative analysis involves a comparison of the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount. The fair value is determined using the income approach, which utilizes the present value of expected future cash flows for each reporting unit based on estimate future cash flows, the timing of these cash flows, and a discount rate based on a weighted average cost of capital. The assumptions used to estimate future cash flows and the development of forecasts used in the fair value determination were based on assumptions made using the best information available at the time, subject to inherent risk and judgement. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. To the extent additional information arises, market conditions change, or our strategies change, it is possible that the conclusion regarding whether our remaining goodwill is impaired could change and result in future goodwill impairment charges that will have a material effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.
Current wording
As of December 31, 2024, the Company had two reporting units, the Benchtop Laboratory Equipment Operations and the Bioprocessing Systems Operations. Goodwill is tested for impairment by reporting unit on an annual basis as of December 31, the last day of its fiscal year, and in the interim if events and circumstances indicate that goodwill may be impaired. The events and circumstances that are considered in the Company’s goodwill impairment testing include business climate and market conditions, legal factors, operating performance indicators and competition. Impairment of goodwill is first assessed using a qualitative approach. If the qualitative assessment suggests that impairment is more likely than not, a quantitative analysis is performed. The quantitative analysis involves a comparison of the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount. The fair value is determined using the income approach, which utilizes the present value of expected future cash flows for each reporting unit based on estimate future cash flows, the timing of these cash flows, and a discount rate based on a weighted average cost of capital. The assumptions used to estimate future cash flows and the development of forecasts used in the fair value determination were based on assumptions made using the best information available at the time, subject to inherent risk and judgement. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. To the extent additional information arises, market conditions change, or our strategies change, it is possible that the conclusion regarding whether our remaining goodwill is impaired could change and result in future goodwill impairment charges that will have a material effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.
Previous wording
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company performed the annual goodwill impairment analysis. The Company elected to perform the qualitative analysis for the Benchtop Laboratory Equipment Operation reporting unit. These qualitative analyses evaluated factors, including, but not limited to, economic, market and industry conditions, cost factors and the overall financial performance of the reporting unit. In completing these assessments, the Company noted no changes in events or circumstances that indicated that it was more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit was less than its carrying amount.
Current wording
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company performed the annual goodwill impairment analysis. The Company elected to perform the qualitative analysis for the Benchtop Laboratory Equipment Operations reporting unit. These qualitative analyses evaluated factors, including, but not limited to, economic, market and industry conditions, cost factors and the overall financial performance of the reporting unit. In completing these assessments, the Company noted no changes in events or circumstances that indicated that it was more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit was less than its carrying amount. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023 there was no remaining goodwill to the Bioprocessing System reporting unit.
Previous wording
Intangible assets – Intangible assets consist primarily of acquired technology, customer relationships, non-compete agreements, patents, licenses, websites, intellectual property in-process research and development (“IPR&D”), trademarks and trade names. All intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets, generally 3 to 10 years. The Company continually evaluates the remaining estimated useful lives of intangible assets that are being amortized to determine whether events or circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining period of amortization. The Company reviews the recoverability of our finite-lived intangible assets and long-lived assets, when events or conditions occur that indicate a possible impairment exists. Determining whether impairment has occurred typically requires various estimates and assumptions, including determining which cash flows are directly related to the potentially impaired asset, the useful life over which cash flows will occur, their amount and the asset’s residual value, if any. The assessment for recoverability is based primarily on our ability to recover the carrying value of its long-lived and finite-lived intangible assets from expected future undiscounted net cash flows. If the total of expected future undiscounted net cash flows is less than the total carrying value of the assets the asset is deemed not to be recoverable and possibly impaired. We then estimate the fair value of the asset to determine whether an impairment loss should be recognized. An impairment loss will be recognized if the asset’s fair value is determined to be less than its carrying value. Fair value is determined by computing the expected future discounted cash flows.
Current wording
Intangible assets – Intangible assets consist primarily of acquired technology, customer relationships, non-compete agreements, patents, licenses, websites, intellectual property in-process research and development (“IPR&D”), trademarks and trade names. All intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets, generally 3 to 10 years. The Company continually evaluates the remaining estimated useful lives of intangible assets that are being amortized to determine whether events or circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining period of amortization. The Company reviews the recoverability of our finite-lived intangible assets and long-lived assets, when events or conditions occur that indicate a possible impairment exists. Determining whether impairment has occurred typically requires various estimates and assumptions, including determining which cash flows are directly related to the potentially impaired asset, the useful life over which cash flows will occur, their amount and the asset’s residual value, if any. The assessment for recoverability is based primarily on our ability to recover the carrying value of its long-lived and finite-lived intangible assets from expected future undiscounted net cash flows. If the total of expected future undiscounted net cash flows is less than the total carrying value of the assets the asset is deemed not to be recoverable and possibly impaired. We then estimate the fair value of the asset to determine whether an impairment loss should be recognized. An impairment loss will be recognized if an asset’s fair value is determined to be less than its carrying value. Fair value is determined by computing the expected future discounted cash flows. There was no impairment of intangible assets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Previous wording
In accordance with ASC 740 “Accounting for Income Taxes” (“ASC 740”), the Company evaluated the deferred tax assets to determine if valuation allowances are required or should be adjusted. ASC 740 requires that companies assess whether valuation allowances should be established against their deferred tax assets based on consideration of all available evidence, both positive and negative, using a “more likely than not” standard of whether the deferred tax assets will be realized. As of and for the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company maintains a full valuation allowance of $9,302,300 against the consolidated net deferred tax assets as the Company determined the net deferred tax assets which includes net operating loss carry-forwards and other tax credits, are more likely not to be realized and therefore the Company recorded a full valuation allowance. During the six months ended December 31, 2022, the Company recorded a full valuation allowance of $1,302,600 to the period change in the net deferred tax assets as the Company determined the net deferred tax assets which includes net operating loss carry-forwards and other tax credits, are more likely not to be realized and therefore the Company recorded a full valuation allowance. As of and for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, the Company recorded a full valuation allowance of $5,116,000 against the consolidated net deferred tax assets as the Company determined the net deferred tax assets which includes net operating loss carry-forwards and other tax credits, are more likely not to be realized. In the event that in the future the Company changes the determination as to the amount of deferred tax assets that can be realized, the Company will adjust the valuation allowance with a corresponding impact to the provision for income taxes in the period in which such determination is made.
Current wording
In accordance with ASC 740 “Accounting for Income Taxes” (“ASC 740”), the Company evaluated the deferred tax assets to determine if valuation allowances are required or should be adjusted. ASC 740 requires that companies assess whether valuation allowances should be established against their deferred tax assets based on consideration of all available evidence, both positive and negative, using a “more likely than not” standard of whether the deferred tax assets will be realized. As of and for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company maintained a full valuation allowance of $9,839,400 and $9,302,300, respectively, against the consolidated net deferred tax assets as the Company determined the net deferred tax assets which includes net operating loss carry-forwards and other tax credits, are more likely not to be realized and therefore the Company recorded a full valuation allowance. If in the future the Company changes the determination as to the amount of deferred tax assets that can be realized, the Company will adjust the valuation allowance with a corresponding impact to the provision for income taxes in the period in which such determination is made.
Previous wording
ASC No. 740 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. ASC No. 740 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, and June 30, 2022, the Company did not have any unrecognized tax benefits related to various federal and state income tax matters.
Current wording
ASC No. 740 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. ASC No. 740 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, the Company did not have any unrecognized tax benefits related to various federal and state income tax matters.
Previous wording
The Company recognizes interest and penalties on any unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. The Company does not have any accrued interest or penalties associated with any unrecognized tax benefits. The Company is subject to U.S. federal income tax, as well as various state jurisdictions. The Company is currently open to audit under the statute of limitations by the federal and state jurisdictions for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2020 and after. The Company is currently open to audit under the statute of limitations by German tax authorities for the years ended December 31, 2018. The Company does not anticipate any material amount of unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months.
Current wording
The Company recognizes interest and penalties on any unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. The Company does not have any accrued interest or penalties associated with any unrecognized tax benefits. The Company is subject to U.S. federal income tax, as well as various state jurisdictions. The Company is currently open to audit under the statute of limitations by the federal and state jurisdictions for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2021 and after. The Company is currently open to audit under the statute of limitations by German tax authorities for the years ended December 31, 2019 and after. The Company does not anticipate any material amount of unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months.