UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 

Washington, D.C. 20549 

 

 

Form 10-Q 

 



 

Commission file number 001-15751 

 

eMAGIN CORPORATION 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 



 

2070 Route 52, Hopewell Junction, NY  12533

(Address of principal executive offices) 

 

(845)  838-7900 

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.     Yes ☑     No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months ).     Yes ☑     No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer.  See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.   (Check one): 

 

Large accelerated filer  ☐              Accelerated filer  ☐              Non-accelerated filer  ☐              Smaller reporting company  ☑

 

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

 

The number of shares of common stock outstanding as of October 31, 2016 was 31,622,664.



  

  

 

  

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eMagin Corporation 

Form 10-Q

For the Quarter ended September 30, 2016

 

Table of Contents

 



  

 

 

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ITEM 1.  Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 

 

eMAGIN CORPORATION 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 

(In thousands, except share data)





See notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.



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 eMAGIN CORPORATION 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS 

(In thousands, except share and per share data) 

(unaudited) 

 

See notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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eMAGIN CORPORATION 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 

(In thousands) 





 

See notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

  

 

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eMAGIN CORPORATION 

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

 (unaudited) 

 

Note 1:   Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 

 

The Business 

 

eMagin Corporation (the “Company”) designs, develops, manufactures, and markets OLED (organic light emitting diode)–on-silicon microdisplays and virtual imaging products which utilize OLED microdisplays. The Company’s products are sold mainly in North America, Asia, and Europe. 

 

Basis of Presentation 

 

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of eMagin Corporation and its subsidiary reflect all adjustments, including normal recurring accruals, necessary for a fair presentation.  All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.  Certain information and footnote disclosure normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to instructions, rules and regulations prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Commission.  The Company believes that the disclosures provided herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading when these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.  The results of operations for the period ended September 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.  The consolidated condensed financial statements as of December 31, 2015 are derived from audited financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. 

 

Use of estimates 



In accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, management utilizes certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. On an on-going basis, management evaluates its estimates and judgments related to, among others, allowance for doubtful accounts, warranty reserves, inventory reserves, stock-based compensation expense, deferred tax asset valuation allowances, litigation and other loss contingencies. Management bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results could differ from those estimates. 



Reclassifications



Certain immaterial prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation with no impact on previously reported net income, assets or shareholders’ equity.



Revenues and Cost Recognition 

  

Revenues from product sales are recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, such as when a purchase order or contract is received from the customer, the price is fixed, title and risk of loss to the goods has changed and there is a reasonable assurance of collection of the sales proceeds. We obtain written purchase authorizations from our customers for a specified amount of product at a specified price and consider delivery to have occurred at the time of shipment.

 

Revenues from research and development activities relating to firm fixed-price contracts and cost-type contracts are generally recognized on the percentage-of-completion method of accounting as costs are incurred (cost-to-cost basis). Progress is generally based on a cost-to-cost approach; however, an alternative method may be used such as physical progress, labor hours or others depending on the type of contract.  Physical progress is determined as a combination of input and output measures as deemed appropriate by the circumstances.  Contract costs include all direct material, labor and subcontractor costs and an allocation of allowable indirect costs as defined by each contract, as periodically adjusted to reflect revised agreed upon rates. These rates are subject to audit by the other party.



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Revenues from sales or licenses of intellectual property are recognized when transferred to the customer, provided the license has stand-alone value and the contract provides the right to use the intellectual property as it exists at the point the license is granted, without further obligations of the Company to update the intellectual property after the license is transferred.  If the license does not have standalone value, then the license is combined with other deliverables, such as Research and Development (“R&D”) or manufacturing services into a single unit of account.  Revenue from the single unit of account is recognized when earned, typically as the R&D or manufacturing services are performed over the life of the contract.



Recently issued accounting standards



In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance which changes the accounting for share-based payment transactions including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. The guidance is effective January 1, 2017 and early adoption is permitted.  The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance.



In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance which changes the accounting for leases. The guidance requires lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term and, a lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases). The guidance is effective January 1, 2019 and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance and the date of adoption. The Company’s operating lease commitments were $3.2 million at December 31, 2015. 



In November 2015, the FASB issued guidance which requires deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as noncurrent in the statement of financial position. This guidance requires entities with a classified balance sheet to present all deferred tax assets and liabilities as non-current. The guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and can be applied prospectively or retrospectively to adjustments with early adoption permitted at the beginning of an interim or annual reporting period. The Company does not expect the adoption of the new accounting guidance to have a material impact on its financial statements.



In July 2015, the FASB issued guidance on the measurement of inventory, which requires that inventory be measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value.   The updated standard should be adopted prospectively and is effective for annual reporting periods (including interim periods therein) beginning after December 15, 2016 with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of the new accounting guidance to have a material impact on its financial statements.



In April 2015, the FASB issued guidance about whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license. If a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, then the customer should account for the software license element of the arrangement consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses. If a cloud computing arrangement does not include a software license, the customer should account for the arrangement as a services contract. All software licenses recognized under this guidance will be accounted for consistent with other licenses of intangible assets. The guidance was effective January 1, 2016 and the Company adopted it on a prospective basis. The guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.



In November 2014, the FASB issued guidance to eliminate the diversity in practice for the accounting for hybrid financial instruments issued in the form of a share.  The guidance requires management to consider all terms and features, whether stated or implied, of a hybrid instrument when determining whether the nature of the instrument is more akin to a debt instrument or an equity instrument. Embedded derivative features, which are accounted for separately from host contracts, should also be considered in the analysis of the hybrid instrument. The Company adopted the guidance effective January 1, 2016 and it did not have an impact on its financial statements.



In May 2014, the FASB issued guidance on the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers, which will require an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The updated standard will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) when it becomes effective and permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. In July 2015, the FASB voted to defer the effective date for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 (including interim reporting periods within those periods) and permitted early adoption of the standard, but not before the original effective date of December 15, 2016.  The Company expects the updated standard to become effective for it in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. The Company has not yet selected a transition method and is currently evaluating the effect that the updated standard will have on its financial statements.



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Unbilled Accounts Receivable



Unbilled accounts receivable represents contract revenue recognized but not yet invoiced due to contract terms or the timing of the accounting invoicing cycle.



Intangible Assets – Patents



Acquired patents are recorded at purchase price as of the date acquired and amortized over the expected useful life which is generally the remaining life of the patent.   



The total intangible amortization expense was approximately $14 thousand and $41 thousand for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.  Estimated future amortization expense as of September 30, 2016 is as follows (in thousands):







Product warranty

 

The Company generally offers a one-year product replacement warranty. The standard policy is to repair or replace the defective products. The Company accrues for estimated returns of defective products at the time revenue is recognized based on historical activity as well as for specific known product issues. The determination of these accruals requires the Company to make estimates of the frequency and extent of warranty activity and estimate future costs to replace the products under warranty. If the actual warranty activity and/or repair and replacement costs differ significantly from these estimates, adjustments to cost of revenue may be required in future periods.



The following table provides a summary of the activity related to the Company's warranty liability included in other current liabilities, (in thousands): 

















Net Income per Common Share   

 

Basic income (loss) per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, and excludes any dilutive effects of common stock equivalent shares such as stock options, warrants, and convertible preferred stock. Diluted income (loss) per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and potentially dilutive common stock equivalent shares outstanding during the period. Common stock equivalent shares are excluded from the

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computation if their effect is anti-dilutive. 



The Company’s Series B Convertible Preferred stock (“Preferred Stock – Series B”) is considered a participating security as the preferred stock participates in dividends with the common stock, which requires the use of the two-class method when computing basic and diluted earnings per share.  The Preferred Stock – Series B is not required to absorb any net loss. Although the Company paid a one-time special dividend in 2012, the Company does not expect to pay dividends on its common or preferred stock in the near future.   



The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except per share and share data) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015:











The following table sets forth the potentially dilutive common stock equivalents for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 that were not included in diluted EPS as their effect would be anti-dilutive:

























 

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Note 2:  Accounts Receivable, net 

  

The majority of the Company’s commercial accounts receivable are due from Original Equipment Manufacturers (“OEM’s”). Credit is extended based on an evaluation of a customer’s financial condition and, generally, collateral is not required.  

 

Accounts receivable consisted of the following (in thousands):



 



Note 3:  Inventories, net 

 

The components of inventories are as follows (in thousands): 



 

  

Note 4:  Line of Credit 

 

The Company had a credit facility with a lender that expired on August 31, 2016 and was not renewed, The facility provided for up to a maximum of $3 million in borrowings based on 75% of eligible accounts receivable, as defined in the agreement.  The interest on the credit facility was equal to the prime rate plus 4% but could not be less than 7.25% with a minimum monthly interest payment of $1 thousand.  The credit facility contained the customary representations and warranties as well as affirmative and negative covenants.  The Company was in compliance with all debt covenants throughout the term of the credit facility.  The Company did not draw on the credit facility during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 or at any time since its inception in September 2010 and there is no outstanding balance.



The Company is in discussions with the former lender and with other parties about a new credit facility.  No facility was in place at September 30, 2016.





   

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Note 5:  Stock-based Compensation 

 

The Company uses the fair value method of accounting for share-based compensation arrangements. The fair value of stock options is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model.  Stock-based compensation expense is reduced for estimated forfeitures and is amortized over the vesting period using the straight-line method. 



The following table summarizes the allocation of non-cash stock-based compensation to our expense categories for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands): 





  

At September 30, 2016, total unrecognized compensation costs related to stock options was approximately  $1.1 million, net of estimated forfeitures.  Total unrecognized compensation cost will be adjusted for future changes in estimated forfeitures and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 3.1  years.   

 

The following key assumptions were used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the fair value of stock options granted: 









 

The Company does not expect to pay dividends in the near future.  Therefore, the Company used an expected dividend yield of 0%.  The risk-free interest rate used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model is based on yield available at dates of option grant, on U.S. Treasury securities with an equivalent term.  Expected volatility is based on the weighted average historical volatility of the Company’s common stock for the equivalent term.  The expected term of the options represents the period that the Company’s stock-based awards are expected to be outstanding and was determined based on historical experience and vesting schedules of similar awards. 

  



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A summary of the Company’s stock option activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 is presented in the following table (unaudited):     



 

The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the difference between the exercise price of the underlying options and the quoted price of the Company’s common stock.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 the aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised was $7,484.   The Company issues new shares of common stock upon exercise of stock options. 





Note 6:  Shareholders’ Equity 



Preferred Stock - Series B Convertible Preferred Stock



As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there were 5,659 shares of Preferred Stock – Series B issued and outstanding. 



Common Stock 



During the three-month period ended September 30, 2016, options to purchase 18,061 shares were exercised for proceeds of $37,880,  and warrants to purchase 2,216,500 shares were exercised for net proceeds of $4,294,000.



Warrants



On August 18, 2016, the Company entered into letter agreements with certain warrant holders pursuant to which such warrant holders agreed to exercise warrants to purchase a total of 2,216,500 of the Company’s common stock, at an exercise price of $2.05 per share, which they acquired in December 2015.



On August 24, 2016, in consideration for the exercise of the 2,216,500 warrant shares, the Company issued new common stock purchase warrants (the “New Warrants”) to purchase 2,947,949 shares of the Company’s common stock which is equal to 133% of the 2,216,500 warrant shares exercised. The  New Warrants have an exercise price of $2.60 per share and are substantially similar to the warrants issued in December 2015, except that they are: (a) restricted; (b) not exercisable for six months from the date of issuance; and (c) have a term of five and a half years from the issuance date.



The Company raised approximately $4.5 million in gross proceeds from the transaction, which will be used for general corporate purposes.



The issuance of the New Warrants was exempt from federal and state registration requirements.  The Company expects to file a resale registration statement to register the shares of the Company’s common Stock issuable upon the exercise of the New Warrants.

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At September 30, 2016 there were New Warrants outstanding to purchase 2,947,949 shares of Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $2.60, which expire in February 2023.  In addition, warrants to purchase 383,500 shares remaining from the December 2015 issuance were outstanding at September 30, 2016 at an exercise price of $2.05, which expire in June 2021.



  

Note 7:  Income Taxes    

 

The Company’s effective tax rate is calculated quarterly based upon current assumptions relating to the full year’s estimated operating results and various tax-related items. The Company’s effective tax rate for the three month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was 0%.  The difference between the effective tax rate of 0% and the U.S. federal statutory rate of 34% for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was primarily due to recognizing a full valuation allowance on deferred tax assets.  



As of September 30, 2016, the Company determined that based on all available evidence, both positive and negative, including the Company’s latest forecasts and cumulative losses in recent years, it was more likely than not that none of its deferred tax assets would be realized and therefore it continued to record a full valuation allowance.  



The Company’s net operating loss carry forward amounts expire through 2037 and are subject to certain limitations that may occur due to change in ownership provisions under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code and similar state provisions.



Due to the Company’s operating loss carryforwards, all tax years remain open to examination by the major taxing jurisdictions to which the Company is subject. In the event that the Company is assessed interest or penalties at some point in the future, it will be classified in the financial statements as tax expense.  

 

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Note 8:  Commitments and Contingencies 

 

Equipment Purchase Commitments 

  

The Company has committed to equipment purchases of approximately $0.6 million at September 30, 2016.



Future Sales Concessions



In the first quarter of 2014, the Company received a notification to stop shipments to three of its customers regarding a possible wire bonding problem in some of the microdisplays shipped to these customers. Shipments to two of the three customers resumed in 2014.   As the third customer (“this Customer”) was not interested in continuing to use the Company’s standard commercial microdisplay which was originally shipped, the Company has been working, at this Customer’s request, on a more mechanically robust display configuration.  This Customer provided a proposal to the Company which the Company countered that included concessions to this Customer predicated on future business.  On June 16, 2016, the Company obtained a formal release from this Customer for any future concessions and from any liabilities or obligations arising from the matter.



Litigation



From time to time, the Company is subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of business. The Company accrues for losses related to litigation when a potential loss is probable and the loss can be reasonably estimated. Significant judgment is required to determine the probability that a liability has been incurred and whether such liability is reasonably estimable. All estimates are based on the best information available at the time which can be highly subjective.



On May 5, 2015, Kimchuk, Inc. (“Kimchuk”), a former supplier, commenced action against the Company in the U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut, asserting breach of contract and seeking to recover approximately $389,000 in alleged damages. The Company filed its response and counter-complaint on August 11, 2015 wherein the Company denied the material allegations asserted by Kimchuk and sought approximately $3.5 million in damages from Kimchuk.  On June 1, 2016, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with Kimchuk whereby, for consideration of approximately $227,000, Kimchuk agreed to dismiss the matter, provide parts and material to eMagin and settle outstanding accounts payable.  The Company recorded an accrual for the litigation in the quarter ended September 30, 2015, and did not incur any additional settlement expense during the quarter ended September 30, 2016 associated with the matter.



During 2015, the Company received a letter from an attorney representing a former employee claiming damages for age discrimination and wrongful termination.  In September 2016, this former employee commenced action against the Company in Superior Court for the State of Washington, The Company believes the assertions contained in this action are baseless and without merit and will defend its position vigorously. 







 





   

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Note 9:  Concentrations    

 

The following is a schedule of revenues by geographic location (in thousands): 











The following table represents the domestic and international revenues as a percentage of total net revenues:









The Company purchases principally all of its silicon wafers from two suppliers located in Taiwan and Korea.   



For the three months ended September 30, 2016,  two customers accounted for 10% and 9% of net revenues.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2016,  there were no customers accounting for over 10% of net revenues.   For the three months ended September 30, 2015,  four customers accounted for 51% of net revenues.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2015,  two customers accounted for 25% of net revenues.     As of September 30, 2016, one customer accounted for 16% of the Company’s consolidated accounts receivable balance.

 

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Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 

 

Statement of Forward-Looking Information 

 

In this quarterly report, references to "eMagin Corporation," "eMagin," "Virtual Vision," "the Company," "we," "us," and "our" refer to eMagin Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary, Virtual Vision, Inc. 

 

Except for the historical information contained herein, some of the statements in this Report contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements are found in the sections entitled "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Risk Factors." They include statements concerning: our business strategy; expectations of market and customer response; liquidity and capital expenditures; future sources of revenues; expansion of our proposed product line; and trends in industry activity generally. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by words such as "may," "will," "should," "expect," "plan," "could," "anticipate," "intend," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "goal," or "continue" or similar terminology. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including, but not limited to, the risks outlined under the heading "Risk Factors," in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, and in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. For example, assumptions that could cause actual results to vary materially from future results include, but are not limited to: our ability to successfully develop and market our products to customers; our ability to successfully implement resolutions related to customer stop orders; our ability to generate customer demand for our products in our target markets; the development of our target markets and market opportunities, including our planned entry in the consumer market; our potential exposure to product liability claims; our ability to manufacture suitable products at competitive cost; our ability to successfully launch new equipment on our manufacturing line; market pricing for our products and for competing products; the extent of increasing competition; technological developments in our target markets and the development of alternate, competing technologies in them; our anticipated cash needs and our estimates regarding our capital requirements and our needs for additional financing, as well as our ability to obtain such additional financing on reasonable terms; and sales of shares by existing shareholders. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Unless we are required to do so under federal securities laws or other applicable laws, we do not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements.



Business



eMagin Corporation is headquartered in Hopewell Junction, NY and was incorporated in the state of Delaware in 1996.  We are the leader in OLED (organic light emitting diode) microdisplay technology, OLED microdisplay manufacturing know-how and mobile display systems. eMagin manufactures high-resolution OLED microdisplays and integrates them with magnifying optics to deliver virtual images comparable to large-screen computer and television displays in portable, low-power, lightweight personal displays. eMagin microdisplays provide near-eye imagery in a variety of products from military, industrial, medical and consumer OEMs.  We are expanding our product base to include handheld and wearable products for the consumer markets.



We derive the majority of our revenue from sales of our OLED microdisplay products which we manufacture in our Hopewell Junction, NY clean rooms and manufacturing facility. We also earn revenue from government and commercial development contracts that may complement and support our internal research and development programs. In addition, we generate sales from optics and microdisplays combined with optics. 



Our common stock is traded on the NYSE under the symbol EMAN.

 

Overview 



In the third quarter, we delivered display products to over 78 customers in 23 countries and performed R&D contract services for 3 customers.  Revenues and gross profit in the quarter reflected the slowdown in U.S. military business as existing programs wound down or ended during current and previous quarters of 2016 and before the expected ramp up of new programs during the fourth quarter 2016.  The impact of lower sales volumes on unit costs were offset by the manufacture of displays to build inventory during the quarter in anticipation of the Company’s consumer product launches in the fourth quarter.   The higher overall production volumes during the quarter in comparison to the prior quarter resulted in lower unit costs and a higher gross margin percentage as the fixed manufacturing costs were spread over a larger number of manufactured units. 





We continue to make progress on our multi-year yield improvement initiative by strengthening production resources, making key supervisory and process engineering hires, and ordering production equipment with the objectives of achieving greater efficiencies, lower unit costs and higher production capacity. This initiative will position us to meet customer demand, provide better response time

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to customer orders and address the anticipated growth in the consumer products expected to be launched in the fourth quarter.  We are beginning to receive and put in place purchased equipment as part of our yield improvement initiative.  This equipment will improve production quantities although the implementation and calibration of the equipment may temporarily affect production volumes.



During the first nine months of 2016, and accelerating during the third quarter, we have  been developing handheld and wearable products that provide consumers’ night vision capability at prices attractive to the mass market.  Two products are scheduled for release to the marketplace during fourth quarter 2016.  The handheld device is a smart phone attachment that provides for night vision of activities and, through a companion application, allows the user to record and live stream the content.  The wearable devices will utilize our advanced OLED microdisplay technology to provide hands-free operation during night-time activities with the capability to record the content.  We have been working with suppliers and contract manufacturers to establish the supply chain.  During the third quarter we have incurred expenses associated with the development of these products and utilized working capital to fund the buildup of inventory and pay amounts to contract manufacturers, vendors and third party logistic providers in anticipation of the products’ release.  Working capital expenditures to build inventory are expected to continue in the fourth quarter of 2016 along with marketing and promotional expenditures associated with the products’ release.





New Business



During the quarter, we continued to make progress towards our goals of winning new U.S. military programs while expanding our presence in foreign military, commercial and industrial markets. Under the U.S. Army’s Enhanced Night Vision Goggle III (ENVG III) and Family of Weapon Sight-Individual (FWS-I) programs, we are beginning to deliver displays for the Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) phase of both programs.  Shipments under these programs are expected to accelerate beginning in the fourth quarter 2016 and continuing into 2017.  ENVG III is scheduled to be in production through 2021 with follow-on sustaining orders through 2032. FWS-I is scheduled to be in production through 2020 with follow-on sustaining orders through 2031.





During the quarter, we achieved the following business highlights:





We continue to supply displays for IR Defense (Advanced Sights by Shooters for Shooters) which has a leading line of thermal weapon sights and thermal monoculars. The newly released IR Patrol M250 XR has been designed using our VGA 640 X 480 display. IR Defense also uses our displays in their Snipe-IR, Reap IR and IR Patrol series.



Our development work under the Defense Manufacturing, Science and Technology program (ManTech) progressed during the quarter.  The Office of Secretary of Defense sponsored thirty-month program has met all milestones and is on track to provide essential display technology for all Service branches at the program’s completion in Summer 2017.  We are also in negotiation with a defense prime contractor to continue work on the Army’s Science and Technology Objectives program. After successfully meeting all program objectives for phases one through three, phase four will provide display system capabilities that will enhance the warfighting effectiveness in ground, dismounted and aviation systems.



On the commercial front, we are in negotiations with several Tier One companies about entering into strategic partnerships where we would design prototype displays for the companies’ consumer head mounted devices and, in partnership with the companies and mass production manufacturers, works toward higher volume production capabilities.





New Technology Development





We are continuing to make progress in our development of very high brightness full-color microdisplays incorporating our proprietary

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direct patterning technology.  Recent improvements in the equipment and further optimization of the processes are designed to lead to brightness levels that surpass the threshold requirements for virtual and augmented reality applications for Tier One companies and satisfy the requirements of several pending military programs.  The production equipment for our direct patterning products are currently being upgraded by the equipment manufacturers to provide significant improvements in display performance and higher production volumes. The upgraded equipment is expected to be re-installed during the fourth quarter with fabrication of samples expected by the end of the quarter.





New Product Development



Our product development efforts on the 2K x 2K full color RGB microdisplay project that was initiated in the fourth quarter of 2015 continued in the current quarter.  This will be our largest microdisplay design and expands our product offerings for the consumer and commercial marketplaces.  This project is on track to produce engineering samples for select customers beginning in the fourth quarter including the customer with whom we entered into the license agreement in December 2015.  Associated products are expected to be available for customers during the first quarter of 2017. 



We are completing qualification of a new 0.48 inch diagonal full color XGA format microdisplay utilizing the same proven 9.6-micron color pixel used in its WUXGA and SXGA096 product lines. This new product is targeted at industrial and commercial markets looking for a cost effective medium resolution microdisplay. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2017.



Employees



At September 30, 2016 we had a total of 97 employees, of whom 93 were full-time employees, as compared to a total of 88 employees, of whom 85 were full-time employees, at December 31, 2015.   

 

A detailed discussion of our business and operations may be found in Part I, “Business,” of our 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, and as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 17, 2016. 



CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

 

Revenue and Cost Recognition 

  

Revenue on product sales is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, such as when a purchase order or contract is received from the customer, the price is fixed or determinable, title and risk of loss to the goods has transferred and there is a reasonable assurance of collection of the sales proceeds. We obtain written purchase authorizations from our customers for a specified amount of product at a specified price and consider delivery to have occurred at the time of shipment.

 

Revenues from research and development activities relating to firm fixed-price contracts and cost-type contracts are generally recognized on the percentage-of-completion method of accounting as costs are incurred (cost-to-cost basis). Progress is generally based on a cost-to-cost approach however an alternative method may be used such as physical progress, labor hours or others depending on the type of contract.  Physical progress is determined as a combination of input and output measures as deemed appropriate by the circumstances.  Contract costs include all direct material, labor and subcontractor costs and an allocation of allowable indirect costs as defined by each contract, as periodically adjusted to reflect revised agreed upon rates. These rates are subject to audit by the other party.



Revenues from sales or licenses of intellectual property is recognized when transferred to the customer, provided the license has stand-alone value and the contract provides the right to use the intellectual property as it exists at the point the license is granted, without further obligations by the Company to update the intellectual property after the license is transferred.  If the license does not have standalone value, then the license is combined with other deliverables, such as R&D or manufacturing services into a single unit of account.  Revenue from the single unit of account is recognized when earned, typically as the R&D or manufacturing services are performed over the life of the contract





Income Taxes 

 

We evaluate our deferred tax assets and their potential realizability each quarter to determine if we should make  any changes to the valuation allowance.  As of September 30, 2016,  we determined that based on all available evidence, both positive and negative, including the Company’s latest forecasts and cumulative losses in recent years, it was more likely than not that none of our deferred tax assets would be realized and therefore, we continued to record a full valuation allowance. 

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Other critical accounting policies, as described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, relate to product warranty, use of estimates, fair value of financial instruments and stock-based compensation, and additional information on accounting for income taxes. 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 

 

THREE MONTHS AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 COMPARED TO THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED, SEPTEMBER 30, 2015



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