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DERMA SCIENCES, INC. - 10-K - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
[March 13, 2014]

DERMA SCIENCES, INC. - 10-K - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations


(Edgar Glimpses Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) This annual report on Form 10-K includes certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the confidence, strategies, plans, expectations, intentions, objectives, technologies, opportunities, market demand or acceptance of new or existing products of the Company, and other statements contained in this annual report that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements in this annual report or hereafter included in other publicly available documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission reports to our stockholders and other publicly available statements issued or released by us involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual results, performance (financial or operating) or achievements to differ from the future results, performance (financial or operating) or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such future results are based upon management's best estimates, current conditions and the most recent results of operations. When used in this annual report, the words "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "seek," "estimate" and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements, because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. There are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, changes in political, economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory factors and other factors that are discussed under the section in this annual report entitled "Risk Factors." Neither we nor any other person assume responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of these forward-looking statements. We are under no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this annual report to conform these statements to actual results.



Year Ended December 31, 2013 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2012 Overview The following table highlights the year ended December 31, 2013 versus 2012 operating results: Year Ended December 31, Variance 2013 2012 Gross sales $ 88,841,450 $ 83,024,063 $ 5,817,387 7.0 % Sales adjustments (9,130,470 ) (10,375,865 ) 1,245,395 12.0 % Net sales 79,710,980 72,648,198 7,062,782 9.7 % Cost of sales 50,320,506 47,507,349 2,813,157 5.9 % Gross profit 29,390,474 25,140,849 4,249,625 16.9 % Selling, general and administrative expense 42,044,484 32,485,368 9,559,116 29.4 % Research and development expense 11,335,672 7,123,123 4,212,549 59.1 % Other income, net (185,740 ) (26,729 ) (159,011 ) * Total expenses 53,194,416 39,581,762 13,612,654 34.4 %Loss before income taxes (23,803,942 ) (14,440,913 ) (9,363,029 ) (64.8 %) Income tax expense (benefit) 160,111 (2,370,482 ) 2,530,593 * Net loss $ (23,964,053 ) $ (12,070,431 ) $ (11,893,622 ) (98.5 %) *not meaningful 14 Gross to Net Sales Adjustments Gross to net sales adjustments are comprised of the following: Year Ended December 31, 2013 2012 Gross sales $ 88,841,450 $ 83,024,063 Trade rebates (6,083,940 ) (7,623,597 ) Distributor fees (984,947 ) (1,368,645 ) Sales incentives (978,770 ) (503,563 ) Returns and allowances (394,656 ) (316,258 ) Cash discounts (688,157 ) (563,802 ) Total adjustments (9,130,470 ) (10,375,865 ) Net sales $ 79,710,980 $ 72,648,198 Trade rebates decreased in 2013 versus 2012 principally due to lower sales in Canada, and a decrease in the rebate percentage due to a change in product mix towards lower rebated products, partially offset by an increase in U.S. sales subject to rebate. The decrease in distributor fees is commensurate with the decrease in Canadian sales upon which the fees are based. The increase in sales incentives reflects higher sales subject to incentives. The increase in sales returns and allowances reflects higher U.S. sales in 2013 versus 2012. The increase in cash discounts principally relates an increase in U.S. sales to customers that normally take the cash discount along with higher U.S. salessubject to cash discount.

Rebate Reserve Roll-Forward A roll-forward of the trade rebate accruals for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows: December 31, 2013 2012 Beginning balance - January 1 $ 2,466,091 $ 2,195,006 Rebates paid (6,803,038 ) (7,352,512 ) Rebates accrued 6,083,940 7,623,597 Ending balance - December 31 $ 1,746,993 $ 2,466,091 The $719,098 decrease in the trade rebate reserve balance at December 31, 2013 from December 31, 2012 principally reflects a decrease in sales subject to rebate in Canada, partially offset by an increase in U.S. sales subject to rebate. There has been no other significant change in the nature of our business in 2013 as it relates to the accrual and subsequent payment of rebates.


Net Sales and Gross Margin The following table highlights the product line net sales and gross margin for the years ended December 31, 2013 versus 2012: Year Ended December 31, Variance 2013 2012Net sales $ 79,710,980 $ 72,648,198 $ 7,062,782 9.7 % Cost of sales 50,320,506 47,507,349 2,813,157 5.9 % Gross profit $ 29,390,474 $ 25,140,849 $ 4,249,625 16.9 % Gross profit % 36.9 % 34.6 % 15 Net sales increased $7,062,782, or 9.7% (10.3% adjusted for exchange), in 2013 versus 2012. Advanced wound care sales increased $9,095,813, or 36.6%, to $33,928,535 in 2013 from $24,832,722 in 2012. Traditional wound care sales decreased $2,033,031, or 4.3%, to $45,782,445 in 2013 from $47,815,476 in 2012.

Sales from our U.S. operating subsidiaries increased $9,795,177, or 17.6%, to $65,348,270 in 2013 from $55,553,093 in 2012. The increase was driven by higher advanced wound care sales of $8,331,887, or 38.8%, and traditional wound care sales of $1,463,290, or 4.3%. Excluding TCC sales, which were positively impacted by our April 2012 acquisition of MedEfficiency, advanced wound care sales increased by 30.2%, led by Medihoney, Xtrasorb and Bioguard. The traditional wound care sales increase was led by higher private label and first aid product sales which included an initial stocking order for a large U.S.

retail pharmacy chain of approximately $1,100,000. Sales from our Canadian operating subsidiary decreased $3,586,741, or 24.9% (22.0% adjusted for exchange), to $10,811,358 in 2013 from $14,398,099 in 2012. This decrease was driven by lower end user demand of 7.4% due to business lost in 2013, a significant reduction in sales to our exclusive distributor as a result of the distributor's decision to rebalance its inventory, and an unfavorable exchange of $415,925 due to weakening of the Canadian dollar. Sales from our international operating subsidiary increased $854,346, or 31.7% (33.0% excluding exchange) to $3,551,352 in 2013 from $2,697,006 in 2012. The increase was driven by higher advanced wound care sales of $735,953 and traditional wound caresales of $118,393.

Gross profit increased $4,249,625, or 16.9%, in 2013 versus 2012. Advanced wound care gross profit increased $4,378,877, or 35.1%, to $16,837,797 in 2013 from $12,458,920 in 2012. Traditional wound care gross profit decreased $129,252, or 1.0%, to $12,552,677 in 2013 from $12,681,929 in 2012. The overall gross profit margin percentage increased to 36.9% in 2013 from 34.6% in 2012. The increase in gross profit dollars reflected higher sales, coupled with the higher gross profit margin percentage. The higher gross margin percentage principally reflected an increase in higher margined advanced wound care sales, partially offset by higher product costs.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses The following table highlights selling, general and administrative expenses by type for the years ended December 31, 2013 versus 2012: Year Ended December 31, Variance 2013 2012 Distribution $ 2,345,041 $ 2,073,893 $ 271,148 13.1 % Marketing 5,480,275 3,572,629 1,907,646 53.4 % Sales 17,903,341 14,244,048 3,659,293 25.7 % General and administrative 16,315,827 12,594,798 3,721,029 29.5 % Total $ 42,044,484 $ 32,485,368 $ 9,559,116 29.4 % Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $9,559,116, or 29.4% (29.8% adjusted for exchange), in 2013 versus 2012.

Distribution expense increased $271,148, or 13.1% (13.6% adjusted for exchange), in 2013 versus 2012. The increase reflected higher operating costs in support of our growing base of sales.

Marketing expense increased $1,907,646, or 53.4% (53.6% adjusted for exchange), in 2013 versus 2012. The increase was attributable to higher compensation expense associated with the issuance of the December 2012 and 2013 executive stock based awards, two new marketing and two new clinical personnel added in 2012 and 2013, travel expenses, and promotional and product development costs principally in support of our advanced wound care growth initiatives, partially offset by lower recruiting costs.

Sales expense increased $3,659,293, or 25.7% (26.0% adjusted for exchange), in 2013 versus 2012. The increase was principally attributable to incremental costs consisting of compensation and benefits, commission, travel and sample expenses associated with the expansion of the advanced wound care sales force in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., which was completed during the second quarter of 2012, along with the incremental investment of an international sales management position to support our international growth, higher equity based compensation expense, and administrative fees associated with group purchasing and salesdata collection programs.

16 General and administrative expenses increased $3,721,029, or 29.5% (30.1% adjusted for exchange), in 2013 versus 2012. This increase reflects higher legal costs, compensation expense associated with the December 2012 and 2013 executive and director's equity based awards, compensation and benefits related to annual salary increases and the addition of seven new positions in 2012 and 2013 to support our growth, coupled with higher professional service costs, information technology costs associated with an information systems integration project, insurance and corporate office expenses.

Research and Development Expense Research and development expense increased $4,212,549, or 59.1%, to $11,335,672 in 2013 from $7,123,123 in 2012. The increase reflected the ramp up and continuation of DSC127 Phase 3 related expenses as the project moved into its clinical trial phase during the first quarter of 2013.

Other Income, net Other income, net increased $159,011 to $185,740 in 2013 from $26,729 in 2012.

The increase reflects an increase in short term investments, mainly certificates of deposits, which earned interest in 2013, a gain on foreign currency exchange, as well as a dividend received from Comvita in connection with the Company's equity investment that was made in 2013.

Income Taxes We recognized a $160,111 income tax expense in 2013 consisting of a $120,330 U.S. income tax expense and a foreign income tax expense of $39,781. The U.S.

income tax expense consists of a current tax expense of $5,365 and a deferred tax expense of $114,965. The deferred tax expense was due to differences in financial reporting and tax treatment of goodwill of $153,619 net of amortization for financial reporting but not tax purposes of acquired MedEfficiency identified intangible assets of $38,654.

Due to uncertainties surrounding our ability to use our U.S. and U.K. net operating loss carry forwards and net deferred tax assets, a full valuation allowance for the U.S. and U.K. net deferred tax assets has been provided.

Net Loss We generated a net loss of $23,964,053, or $1.40 per share (basic and diluted), in 2013 compared to a net loss of $12,070,431, or $0.97 per share (basic and diluted), in 2012.

Liquidity and Capital Resources Cash Flow and Working Capital At December 31, 2013 and 2012, we had cash and cash equivalents of $6,501,586 and $41,616,657, respectively. The $35,115,071 decrease in cash and cash equivalents reflected net cash used in operating activities of $17,202,157 and investing activities of $20,291,776, together with an exchange rate effect of $209,990, partially offset by cash provided by financing activities of $2,588,852.

Net cash used in operating activities of $17,202,157 resulted from $14,701,664 cash used in operations (net loss plus non-cash items) together with $2,500,493 cash used from the net change in operating assets and liabilities. Higher receivables, inventory and prepaid expenses, offset by higher accounts payable and accrued liabilities were the main drivers behind the net cash used in connection with the net change in operating assets and liabilities. The increase in receivables reflects a higher level of current sales. The increase in inventory reflects a build-up to support new products, growth of the international business and improved customer service levels in certain segments of our business. The increase in prepaid expenses reflected advance payments for the Phase 3 clinical trial and timing of other operating expenditure payments.

The increase in accounts payable reflected the increase in business, while the increase in accrued expenses and other current liabilities principally reflected higher accrued 2013 bonus compensation and related taxes partially offset by a decrease in the Canadian sales net rebate due to lower sales volume and timing.

17 Net cash used in investing activities of $20,291,776 included cash used for the net purchase of investments of $19,246,000, which included $7,000,000 to acquire Comvita stock, $695,776 for capital expenditures and $350,000 for other intangibles. The majority of the capital expenditures are being made to upgrade and expand our manufacturing capabilities and purchase computer equipment in connection with the upgrade of the U.S. and Canadian computer systems.

Net cash provided by financing activities of $2,588,852 included net proceeds of $2,817,001 from the exercise of warrants and stock options partially offset by the payment of payroll withholding taxes related to stock compensation of $228,149 in connection with net share settlements.

Working capital decreased $21,145,366 at December 31, 2013 to $40,040,002 from $61,185,368 at December 31, 2012. This decrease principally reflected the net cash outflow from operating activities and the net purchase of long-term investments, partially offset by net cash provided by the exercise of warrants and stock options. We believe this level of working capital is sufficient to support our existing operations for the next twelve months.

Financing Arrangements In September 2013, we purchased 2,272,277 shares of Comvita common stock for $7,000,000. Comvita will use the proceeds from this investment to purchase additional apiaries and upgrade and expand its Manuka honey processing capabilities. This investment will assist Comvita in its effort to better ensure the supply of medical-grade honey in an environment of growing global demand.

In January 2014, the Company raised $80,675,000 (net of $5,575,000 in estimated commission and other offering expenses) from the sale of 7,500,000 shares of the Company's common stock at $11.50 per share. The Company plans to use the net proceeds from the offering for the continued development of its pharmaceutical product DSC127, for sales force expansion and for general corporate purposes.

Also in January 2014, the Company entered into a license, market development and commercialization agreement with BioDLogics, LLC ("BioD") relating to their human placental based products and intellectual property related thereto and paid an initial license fee of $1,250,000 and granted BioD warrants to purchase 100,000 shares of the Company's common stock.

Prospective Assessment Our strategic objective is to build the Company by both continuing to progress DSC127, with an initial indication for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers, as well as in-licensing, developing and launching novel higher margin advanced wound care products while utilizing our cash on-hand and cash flow provided by our traditional wound care business (to the extent possible) to fund this objective. In addition, we will continue to evaluate external opportunities to leverage our core capabilities for growth and additional development programs on new indications for DSC127. To the extent we determine that we cannot finance our growth initiatives internally, additional sources of funding may be available to us through the sale of equity, the sale of licensing rights to DSC127, jointly developing products with third parties and/or selling a portion of our existing business.

The launch of a number of advanced wound product line extensions in recent years and the acquisition of the MedEfficiency line of TCC products in April 2012 and the licensing of the BioD human placental products in January 2014 bodes well for the future growth of our higher-margined advanced wound care products both domestically and abroad. We continue to work on our pipeline and have identified several new products and product line extensions that are capable of contributing to future sales growth.

18 Our strategy for growth is: · Assuming the existing resources in place are generating the expected return, we will continue to expand our worldwide investment in sales and marketing resources in support of our higher-margined advanced wound care products. In March 2013, we entered into an exclusive agreement for the international rights to sell products incorporating the casting element within TCC-EZ. Additional sales and marketing resources will continue to be prudently added as needed to support the continued growth of this segment of our business. In April 2013, we hired a Vice President of International Sales to manage the Asia Pacific and Latin American international markets. We have established a presence in Europe through a direct sales organization in the U.K. and through distributors in a number of other countries, as well as a presence in Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, and various countries throughout Latin America and the Middle East through distributors. We plan to expand our sales and marketing in this and other areas of the world employing a direct sales force or distributor model as the basis for conducting business, as circumstances dictate.

· While the potential commercial launch of DSC127 is estimated to be three years away (pending the acceptance of a New Drug Application ("NDA") by the U.S.

FDA), we believe the market potential of this product for diabetic foot ulcers and other indications that we have the rights to are significant. Our toxicology and chemistry, manufacturing and control programs are proceeding as planned. All aspects of the clinical program are in place. Since the start-up of the clinical trials earlier this year, we continue to make progress initiating and activating sites and enrolling patients. We are working closely with the clinical research organization managing the trials and others to ensure the trials are progressing as planned. At this time, we are working towards completion of the last trial by the end of 2015. The cost of the preparation and execution of the Phase 3 program up to the point of NDA submission is presently estimated to be approximately $55 to $60 million. This includes the costs for the clinical, manufacturing and the toxicology (nonclinical) programs. Beyond the initial indication of the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers, we have initiated pre-clinical activities for scar prevention, and anticipate having initial data in the second half of 2014 to help determine whether or not to progress towards an Investigational New Drug application.

· We will continue to nurture our traditional wound care business in an effort to sustain it and grow it where possible, utilizing the appropriate amount of human and financial resources to achieve our objectives. While this area of our business presently represents a significant (albeit diminishing) percentage of our sales and realizes lower gross profit margins, it generates positive cash flow as it does not require extensive sales and marketing resources to sustain it. Maintenance and growth of this business is important to us as we utilize this cash flow to help support our advanced wound care and pharmaceutical wound care growth initiatives.

With the cash on hand as of December 31, 2013, together with the funds raised in January 2014, we anticipate having sufficient liquidity to meet our existing operating and product development needs for the next twelve months. Further, if needed, we believe the continued success of our advanced wound care business and the development of DSC127 will serve to improve our ability to raise equity or generate capital through licensing the rights going forward to fund prospective growth initiatives.

Our common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol "DSCI." We have paid no cash dividends in respect of our common stock and do not intend to pay cash dividends in the near future 19 Additional Financial Information Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements As of December 31, 2013, we had no off-balance sheet arrangements.

Inflation Our management currently believes that inflation has not had, and does not currently have, a material impact on continuing operations.

Critical Accounting Policies Estimates and assumptions are required in the determination of sales deductions for trade rebates, sales incentives, discounts and allowances. Significant estimates and assumptions are also required in determining the appropriateness of amortization periods for identifiable intangible assets, the potential impairment of goodwill and the valuation of inventory. Some of these judgments can be subjective and complex and, consequently, actual results may differ from these estimates. For any individual estimate or assumption made by us, there may also be other reasonable estimates or assumptions. We believe, however, that given current facts and circumstances, it is unlikely that applying any such other reasonable judgment would cause a material adverse effect on the consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows for the periods presented. Our most critical accounting policies were discussed with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and are described below.

Revenue Recognition and Adjustments to Revenue We sell our products through our own direct sales force and through independent distributors and manufacturers' representatives. The primary end users of our products are nursing homes, hospitals, clinics and home healthcare agencies. We recognize revenue from the sale of our products when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the sales price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured, which is generally at the time of shipment or receipt by our customers, depending on the terms of the related sales or distribution agreement. When we recognize revenue from the sale of our products, we simultaneously adjust revenue for estimated trade rebates and distribution fees (in Canada), and estimates of returns and allowances, cash discounts and other sales incentives.

A trade rebate represents the difference between the invoice price to the wholesaler/distributor and the end user's contract price. These rebates are estimated monthly based on historical experience, distributor rebate submission trends, estimated distributor inventory levels, and existing contract sales terms with our distributors and end users. We have a contract with our exclusive Canadian distributor and we pay a fixed fee based on sales subject to the fee (as defined) for distribution services in Canada. Because the services performed by the distributor cannot be separated from the purchase of our products by the distributor, we treat this distribution fee as a reduction of revenue. The distribution fee is accrued monthly based on net sales to the distributor multiplied by the ratio of recent historical distributor fee expense to net sales. The percentage of distributor fee expense to net sales is re-evaluated quarterly for reasonableness.

Sales incentives represent credits granted to specific customers based on attainment of pre-determined sales objectives. Sales incentives are accrued monthly in accordance with the terms of the underlying sales incentive agreement and actual customer sales. Sales incentive agreements are generally for a period of one year.

We provide our customers certain limited return rights and we have a formal returned goods policy that guides the disposition of returns with our customers.

We accrue for sales returns and allowances and cash discounts monthly based on current sales and historical activity. We do not offer our customers price protection rights or concessions. Returns were less than 1% of gross salesin both 2013 and 2012.

We continually monitor the factors that influence rebates and fees, returns and allowances, and other discounts and sales incentives and make adjustments as necessary 20 Goodwill At December 31, 2013, we had $13,457,693 of goodwill of which $6,337,967 related to the MedEfficiency acquisition in April 2012, $4,679,684 related to the First Aid Products acquisition in November 2007, and $2,440,042 related to the Western Medical acquisition in April 2006. We assess the impairment of goodwill annually in the fourth quarter or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of goodwill may not be recoverable. The assessment is performed using the two-step process required by accounting guidance relating to goodwill. The first step is a review for potential impairment, while the second step measures the amount of the impairment, if any. The first step of the goodwill impairment test compares the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. For 2013 and 2012, the first step of our goodwill impairment test reflected a fair value in excess of the carrying value of our reporting units. Accordingly, we did not perform the second step ofthis test during these periods.

The cash generating unit level or reporting unit at which we test goodwill for impairment is the operating segment level. Products are allocated to each segment based on the nature and intended use of the product. The Medefficiency goodwill is allocated to our advanced wound care segment and the First Aid Products and Western Medical goodwill to our traditional wound care segment.

For 2013 and 2012 and consistent with prior periods, we estimated the fair value of our segments using the "income approach," where we use a discounted cash flow model ("DCF") in preparing our goodwill impairment assessment. This approach calculates fair value by estimating the after-tax cash flows attributable to a segment and then discounting these after-tax cash flows to a present value using a risk-adjusted discount rate. We selected this method as being the most meaningful in preparing our goodwill assessments because we believe the income approach most appropriately measures our income producing assets.

Significant estimates used in the fair value calculation include: (i) estimates of future revenue and expense growth; (ii) future estimated effective tax rates; (iii) future estimated capital expenditures; (iv) future required investments in working capital; (v) average cost of capital; and (vi) the terminal value of the reporting unit.

The amount and timing of future cash flows within our DCF analysis is based on our five year forecast. Beyond our five year forecast we assumed a terminal value to calculate the value of cash flows beyond the last projected period in our DCF analysis. Annual revenue growth rates in our DCF model reflect expected growth in our advanced and traditional wound care products. The weighted average cost of capital used to discount cash flows for the annual 2013 goodwill impairment test was 17%.

There have been no substantial changes to the methodology employed, significant assumptions or calculations applied in the first step of the goodwill impairment test over the past several years.

Inventory The Company writes down the value of inventory by the estimate of the difference between the cost of the inventory and its net realizable value. The estimate takes into account projected sales of the inventory on-hand and the age of the inventory in stock. If actual future demand or market conditions are less favorable than those projected, additional inventory write-downs may be required. The provision for the write-down of inventory is recorded in costof sales.

Stock-Based Compensation We record compensation expense associated with stock options and other equity-based compensation based on the fair value at the grant date and recognized over the requisite service and performance periods. We estimate the fair value of stock options as of the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model for service and performance based awards. We use the quoted market price for service and performance based restricted share units and binomial/lattice option pricing model for market based awards. Significant judgment and the use of estimates to value the equity-based compensation, particularly surrounding Black-Scholes or binomial/lattice pricing model assumptions such as stock price volatility and expected option lives are made.

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