Singing Machine Announces First Quarter 2019 Earnings Report


FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Singing Machine Company, Inc.  (“Singing Machine” or the “Company”) (OTCQX:SMDM) – the North American leader in consumer karaoke products – today announced its financial results for its first quarter ended June 30, 2018.

First Quarter Snapshot:

  • Net sales of $1.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2018.
  • Gross margin of 21.3%.
  • Net loss of $1.0 million for the quarter.
  • Streaming music subscription sales increased 54% YoY.
  • Fees received from 3PL logistics services increased to $0.2 million for the quarter, an increase of 136% YoY.

Singing Machine reports net sales of approximately $1.8 million for the quarter-ended June 30, 2018 period. The decrease in net sales was primarily due to the bankruptcy of Toys ‘R’ Us which accounted for approximately $1.0 million in sales in the prior year same quarter. The Company also experienced a one-time unexpected factory closing during the first quarter which caused shipments of approximately $0.8 million to shift into the second quarter.  

Gross profit margin decreased by approximately 6.1% percent to 21.3% net sales compared to approximately 27.4% of net sales reported in the prior year. The decrease in gross margin was mainly due to a one-time expense related to moving products from one factory to new suppliers due to an unexpected supplier interruption.

Total operating expenses decreased to $1.7 million compared to $1.9 million in the prior year. The reduction in expenses was primarily due to a reduction in general and administrative expenses related to a decrease in bad debt reserve of approximately $0.14 million due to lower sales and accounts receivable.

As a result, the Company reported a net loss of $1.0 million compared to a net loss of $0.53 million in the prior year.

Management Commentary:

Gary Atkinson, Singing Machine CEO, commented, “Due to the bankruptcy and liquidation of Toys ‘R’ Us in March 2018, we experienced a first quarter slow down. We also experienced a disruption in our supply chain during the first quarter which caused a timing delay in shipments that were not able to be fulfilled in the first quarter. Those supply chain disruptions have since been resolved and those effected products are back in-stock. Despite the slow quarter and one-time market disruptions, we remain confident as the market leader in our category.  We believe the singing and music entertainment category is a growing market that is prime for international expansion.”

Earnings Call Information:

The Company will host a conference call today, Tuesday, August 14, beginning at 10:00 am Eastern time to discuss these results and answer questions. If you would like to participate on the call, please dial 866-831-8713 and use conference ID: SMDM.

An audio rebroadcast of the call will be available later in the day after the earnings call and can be heard at: www.singingmachine.com/investors.

About The Singing Machine

Based in the U.S., Singing Machine® is the North American leader in consumer karaoke products. The first to provide karaoke systems for home entertainment in the United States, the Company sells its products worldwide through major mass merchandisers and on-line retailers. We offer the industry's widest line of at-home karaoke entertainment products, which allow consumers to find a machine that suits their needs and skill level. As the most recognized brand in karaoke, Singing Machine products incorporate the latest technology for singing practice, music listening, entertainment and social sharing. The Singing Machine provides consumers the best warranties in the industry and access to over 13,000 songs for streaming and download.  Singing Machine products are sold through most major retailers in North America and also internationally. See www.singingmachine.com for more details.

Investor Relations Contact:
Brendan Hopkins
(407) 645-5295
investors@singingmachine.com
www.singingmachine.com
www.singingmachine.com/investors

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward‑looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Such forward‑looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the Company's business based, in part, on assumptions made by management and include, but are not limited to statements about our financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018.  You should review our risk factors in our SEC filings which are incorporated herein by reference.  Such forward‑looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and the company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward‑looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.

 

The Singing Machine Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries   
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS    
    
       
  June 30, 2018  March 31, 2018 
  (Unaudited)    
Assets   
Current Assets      
Cash $  117,767  $   813,908 
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $63,473 and       
$82,102 respectively   1,213,105    1,066,839 
Due from PNC Bank   -     6,212 
Accounts receivable related party - Starlight Consumer Electronics USA, Inc.   7,054    7,054 
Accounts receivable related party - Winglight Pacific, Ltd   293,651    1,150,104 
Inventories, net   8,834,930    8,536,934 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   272,989    137,970 
Deferred financing costs   13,333    13,333 
Total Current Assets   10,752,829    11,732,354 
       
Property and equipment, net   708,500    450,305 
Deferred financing costs, net of current portion   13,333    16,667 
Deferred tax assets    1,261,136    937,137 
Other non-current assets   12,039    11,523 
Total Assets$  12,747,837  $   13,147,986 
       
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity    
Current Liabilities      
Accounts payable$  1,687,655  $   1,614,748 
Accrued expenses   765,035    701,932 
Current portion of bank term note payable   625,000    500,000 
Due to related party - Starlight Electronics Co., Ltd   306,480    210,756 
Due to related party - Starlight R&D, Ltd.   112,359    113,116 
Due to related party - Merrygain Holding Co., Ltd.   128,290    89,803 
Revolving line of credit   1,089,822    -  
Refunds due to customers   256,154    445,484 
Reserve for sales returns   137,536    726,000 
Current portion of capital leases   14,065    -  
Current portion of subordinated related party debt - Starlight Marketing Development, Ltd.   815,367    689,792 
Total Current Liabilities   5,937,763    5,091,631 
       
Bank term note payable, net of current portion   -     125,000 
Capital leases, net of current portion   27,167    -  
Subordinated related party debt - Starlight Marketing Development, Ltd.,      
net of current portion   -     125,575 
Total Liabilities   5,964,930    5,342,206 
       
Commitments and Contingencies      
       
Shareholders' Equity       
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; no       
shares issued and outstanding   -     -  
Common stock, Class A, $0.01 par value;  100,000 shares       
authorized; no shares issued and outstanding   -     -  
Common stock, Class B, $0.01 par value;  100,000,000 shares authorized;       
 8,282,028 shares issued and outstanding   382,820    382,820 
Additional paid-in capital   19,635,341    19,624,063 
Accumulated deficit   (13,235,254)   (12,201,103)
Total Shareholders' Equity    6,782,907    7,805,780 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $  12,747,837  $   13,147,986 
       
See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements   
    

 

The Singing Machine Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries  
 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS  
(Unaudited)  
      
      
 For the Three Months Ended 
 June 30, 2018  June 30, 2017 
      
      
Net Sales$  1,836,511  $  3,939,733 
      
Cost of Goods Sold  1,445,028    2,860,584 
      
Gross Profit  391,483    1,079,149 
      
Operating Expenses     
Selling expenses446,700    463,747 
General and administrative expenses1,208,644    1,359,231 
Depreciation  67,571    43,213 
Total Operating Expenses1,722,915    1,866,191 
      
Loss from Operations(1,331,432)   (787,042)
      
Other Expenses     
Interest expense(23,385)   (283)
Finance costs(3,334)   (21,606)
Total Other Expenses(26,719)   (21,889)
      
Loss Before Income Tax Benefit(1,358,151)   (808,931)
      
Income Tax Benefit324,000    281,921 
      
Net Loss$  (1,034,151) $  (527,010)
      
Loss per Common Share     
Basic and Diluted$  (0.03) $  (0.01)
      
Weighted Average Common and Common      
Equivalent Shares:     
Basic and Diluted38,282,028    38,259,303 
      
See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements  
      

 

The Singing Machine Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries  
 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS  
(Unaudited)  
   
 For the Three Months Ended  
 June 30, 2018  June 30, 2017 
      
      
Cash flows from operating activities     
Net Loss$  (1,034,151) $  (527,010)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:     
Depreciation   67,571    43,213 
Amortization of deferred financing costs  3,334    21,606 
Change in inventory reserve   (81,780)   (375,000)
Change in allowance for bad debts  (18,629)   (6,028)
Stock based compensation  11,278    55,237 
Change in net deferred tax assets  (323,999)   (283,126)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:     
Accounts receivable  (127,637)   (1,100,703)
Due from PNC Bank  6,212    242,859 
Accounts receivable - related parties  856,453    (557,647)
Inventories  (216,216)   (2,651,450)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  (135,019)   (316,343)
Other non-current assets  (516)   -  
Accounts payable   72,907    3,140,580 
Accrued expenses  63,103    99,956 
Due to related parties  133,454    149,787 
Refunds due to customers  (189,330)   69,715 
Reserve for sales returns  (588,464)   (338,791)
Net cash used in operating activities  (1,501,429)   (2,333,145)
Cash flows from investing activities     
Purchase of property and equipment  (282,240)   (185,336)
Net cash used in investing activities  (282,240)   (185,336)
Cash flows from financing activities     
Net proceeds from revolving  line of credit   1,089,822    683,986 
Net proceeds from bank term note  -     1,000,000 
Payment of deferred financing costs  -     (40,000)
Payment on subordinated debt - related party  -     (1,000,000)
Payments on capital leases  (2,294)   -  
Net cash provided by financing activities  1,087,528    643,986 
Net change in cash   (696,141)   (1,874,495)
      
Cash at beginning of period  813,908    2,305,439 
Cash at end of period$  117,767  $  430,944 
      
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:     
Cash paid for interest$  9,995  $  283 
Cash paid for income taxes  $  30,000 
Equipment purchased under capital lease$  43,526  $ 
      
See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements