SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[x] Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2000
[ ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from _____________________to______________________
Commission File Number: 000-23329
Charles & Colvard, Ltd. (formerly C3, Inc.)
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
North Carolina 56-1928817
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
3800 Gateway Boulevard, Suite 311, Morrisville, N.C. 27560
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(Address of principal executive offices)
919-468-0399
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(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 X No _
As of November 8, 2000 there were 7,200,979 shares of the Registrant's Common
Stock, no par value per share, outstanding.
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Charles & Colvard, Ltd.
(formerly C3, Inc.)
Index
Part I. Financial Information
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Item 1. Financial Statements
Condensed Statements of Operations - Three Months and Nine Months
Ended September 30, 2000 and 1999
Condensed Balance Sheets - September 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows - Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2000 and 1999
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Part II. Other Information
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Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
Signatures
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Part I. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements
Charles & Colvard, Ltd.
(formerly C3, Inc.)
Condensed Statements Of Operations
(Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
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2000 1999 2000 1999
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales $ 2,874,329 $ 2,169,539 $ 9,533,200 $ 8,932,615
Cost of goods 1,399,622 949,535 4,432,801 4,676,790
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Gross profit 1,474,707 1,220,004 5,100,399 4,255,825
Operating expenses:
Marketing and sales 1,753,617 1,461,286 5,769,546 3,236,924
General and administrative 608,751 815,843 2,725,073 2,256,653
Research and development 279,278 682,237 1,135,069 2,274,987
Other 108 -- 253,309 --
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Total operating expenses 2,641,754 2,959,366 9,882,997 7,768,564
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Operating loss (1,167,047) (1,739,362) (4,782,598) (3,512,739)
Interest income, net 106,336 291,949 361,216 978,290
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Net loss $ (1,060,711) $ (1,447,413) $ (4,421,382) $ (2,534,449)
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Basic and diluted net loss
per share $ (0.15) $ (0.21) $ (0.62) $(0.36)
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Weighted-average common
shares, basic and diluted 7,199,667 7,054,383 7,155,708 7,021,339
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</TABLE>
See Notes to Condensed Financial Statements.
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Charles & Colvard, Ltd
(formerly C3, Inc.)
Condensed Balance Sheets
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
September 30, 2000 December 31, 1999
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<S> <C> <C>
Assets (Unaudited)
Current Assets:
Cash and equivalents $ 4,084,213 $ 13,161,665
Receivables:
Trade 1,848,571 1,331,528
Cree, Inc. 1,101,718 --
Interest 17,546 74,999
Inventories 21,377,633 14,767,888
Prepaid expenses and other assets 2,358,801 659,821
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Total current assets 30,788,482 29,995,901
Equipment, net 663,430 6,292,221
Patent and license rights, net 367,756 492,780
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Total assets $ 31,819,668 $ 36,780,902
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable:
Cree, Inc. $ 1,011,350 $ 2,305,218
Other 633,215 627,704
Accrued expenses 451,265 235,107
Deferred revenue 197,372 118,730
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Total current liabilities 2,293,202 3,286,759
Commitments
Shareholders' Equity:
Common stock 49,226,697 48,757,702
Additional paid-in capital - stock options 1,936,276 1,951,566
Accumulated deficit (21,636,507) (17,215,125)
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Total shareholders' equity 29,526,466 33,494,143
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$ 31,819,668 $ 36,780,902
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</TABLE>
See Notes to Condensed Financial Statements
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Charles & Colvard, Ltd.
(formerly C3, Inc.)
Condensed Statements Of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Nine Months Ended September 30,
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2000 1999
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<S> <C> <C>
Operating Activities:
Net loss $ (4,421,382) $(2,534,449)
Adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization 516,351 474,811
Stock option compensation 158,898 210,496
Loss on disposal of long-term assets 267,072 --
Change in provision for uncollectible accounts 360,000 (27,000)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Net change in assets (4,338,683) (7,830,231)
Net change in liabilities (1,884,907) 2,629,853
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Net cash used in operating activities (9,342,651) (7,076,520)
Investing Activities:
Purchase of equipment (23,772) (3,010,790)
Patent and license rights costs (48,286) (310,001)
Proceeds from sale of equipment 42,450 --
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Net cash used in investing activities (29,608) (3,320,791)
Financing Activities:
Stock options exercised 294,807 366,922
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Net cash provided by financing activities 294,807 366,922
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Net decrease in cash and equivalents (9,077,452) (10,030,389)
Cash and equivalents, beginning of period 13,161,665 32,004,045
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Cash and equivalents, end of period $ 4,084,213 $21,973,656
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Supplemental non-cash investing activity:
In May 2000, the Company sold its crystal growth equipment to Cree, Inc.
(Cree) for $5,000,000. The $5 million receivable from this transaction will
be reduced by future purchases from Cree, with any remaining balance due in
full by June 30, 2001.
Supplemental non-cash operating activity:
During the Nine months ended September 30, 2000, there was $4,368,415 of
inventory purchases financed by the receivable from Cree.
See Notes to Condensed Financial Statements.
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Charles & Colvard, Ltd.
(formerly C3, Inc.)
Notes To Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
1. Basis Of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in conformity
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
for interim financial information. However, certain information or footnote
disclosures normally included in complete financial statements prepared in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America have been condensed, or omitted, pursuant to the rules and regulations
of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In the opinion of management, the
financial statements include all normal recurring adjustments which are
necessary for the fair presentation of the results of the interim periods
presented. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for the
year. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year's financial
statements to conform to the classifications used in fiscal 2000. These
financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited
financial statements for the year ended December 31, 1999, as set forth in the
Company's Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March
27, 2000.
In preparing financial statements that conform with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America, management must make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the
financial statements and amounts of revenues and expenses reflected during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The Company has adopted a strategy designed to achieve sustainable profitability
and positive cash flow in 2001. In order to meet these goals, the Company
believes that it must continue at least the approximate rate of growth in sales
achieved in recent quarters (compared to the comparable quarter of the prior
year), effectively manage its overhead costs, advertising expenditures and other
expenses, as well as reduce raw material purchases and existing inventories.
During the second and third quarter of 2000, the Company realigned its overhead
cost structure consistent with its new business model to lower its general and
administrative expenses and it intends to continue monitoring these expenses to
restrain overhead growth. With respect to advertising, the Company paid for
substantially all of its fourth quarter advertising during the third quarter of
2000 and, beginning in the first quarter of 2001, the Company plans to advertise
and promote its products only as resources are generated from operations. Its
new business model adopted in early 2000 and this new advertising strategy are
intended to allow the Company to achieve its sales targets and the Company
believes its distribution channels are sufficient to achieve these goals. With
respect to raw materials, the Company believes it has sufficient cash resources
to meet all its remaining commitments to Cree, Inc. for the purchase of SiC
crystals during the fourth quarter, which total approximately $2.1 million. The
Company's commitments expire as of December 31, 2000 and it plans on purchasing
a much lower volume of SiC crystals in 2001 as it lowers inventories to meet
sales volume.
Assuming the Company is able to meet its sales targets and substantially reduce
SiC crystal purchases and its existing inventory levels while controlling
overhead and advertising costs, the Company believes that it will begin to
generate positive cash flows from operating activities during 2001. However,
there can be no assurances that the Company will be able to meet its objectives
or that its resources will be sufficient to continue the Company's operations
without additional financing if the Company is not able to meet its goals. As
previously disclosed, the Company had been seeking additional financing to
provide greater financial flexibility. However, these efforts have been
unsuccessful and, if the Company requires additional financing in the future,
there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to secure such financing
or, if available, that it will be available on terms acceptable to the Company.
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2. Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market determined on a first in,
first out basis. Test instruments are shown net of a reserve for excess
inventory of approximately $377,000 and $242,000 at September 30, 2000 and
December 31, 1999, respectively.
September 30, December 31,
2000 1999
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Moissanite
Raw materials $ 28,536 $ 371,843
Work-in-process 3,570,890 5,779,326
Finished goods 17,552,452 8,127,119
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21,151,878 14,278,288
Test Instruments 225,755 489,600
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Total Inventory $ 21,377,633 $ 14,767,888
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3. Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets
At September 30, 2000, prepaid expenses consisted of approximately $2.1 million
of advertising expenses that will be changed to operations during the fourth
quarter of 2000 as the advertising runs.
4. Stock Based Compensation
During the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2000, in accordance with
Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, the Company recorded compensation
expense of $47,688 and $158,898, respectively, relating to stock options.
Compensation expense related to stock options for the quarter and nine months
ended September 30, 1999 was $58,665 and $210,496, respectively. This
compensation expense is recorded in general and administrative expense in the
statements of operations.
5. Newly Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In June 1998, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 ("FAS 133"),
Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, was issued. This
statement establishes standards for valuing and reporting at fair value all
derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities. FAS 133, as amended by
FAS 137, is effective for all fiscal quarters of all fiscal years beginning
after June 15, 2000. Management believes the adoption of FAS 133 will not have a
material effect on its financial statements.
On December 3, 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff
Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 101, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements.
SAB No. 101 provides guidance on the recognition, presentation and disclosures
of revenue in financial statements filed with the Commission and is required to
be implemented no later than the fourth quarter of fiscal 2000. Management
believes the adoption of SAB No. 101 will not have a material effect on its
financial statements.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion And Analysis Of Financial Condition And Results
of Operations
This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements represent the
Company's judgment on future events. Because the Company is in the early stages
of building the Company's distribution channels and has not yet engaged in
significant revenue-producing activities, and due to the early stage of the
establishment, by Cree, Inc. ("Cree"), the Company's key supplier, of
manufacturing processes the Company is subject to risks and uncertainties that
could cause the Company's actual performance and results to differ materially
from those projected or discussed herein. These and other risks and
uncertainties are described under the heading "Business Risks" in the Company's
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999, which was filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 2000. These risks and
uncertainties could cause actual results and developments to be materially
different from those expressed or implied by any of the forward-looking
statements included herein.
Overview
The Company manufactures, markets and distributes Charles & Colvard created
moissanite jewels (hereinafter referred to as moissanite or moissanite jewels)
for sale in the worldwide jewelry market. Moissanite, also known by its chemical
name, silicon carbide (SiC), is a rare, naturally occurring mineral found
primarily in meteorites. As the sole manufacturer of scientifically-made
moissanite jewels, the Company is creating a unique brand image which positions
moissanite as a jewel in its own right, distinct from all other jewels based on
its fire, brilliance, luster, durability and rarity.
From its inception in June 1995 through June 30, 1998, the Company was a
development stage enterprise that devoted its resources to fund research and
development of colorless, scientifically made moissanite jewels. At the same
time, the Company assembled a management team, conducted market research and
developed its strategic business plans. The Company began shipping moissanite to
authorized retail jewelers in Atlanta and Miami/Ft. Lauderdale during the second
quarter of 1998. At that time it launched limited consumer-focused advertising
and promotion activities in those areas. In addition, the Company entered into
exclusive distribution agreements with a number of international distributors.
Through the first half of 1999, the Company limited its efforts to expand the
distribution of moissanite jewels as a result of limited product availability
and the lack of confidence the Company had regarding the quality of the SiC
crystals it was receiving. Late in the second quarter, the Company began to
receive indications that the quality of the SiC crystals it was receiving was
improving rapidly. The rate of improvement in the quality of the SiC crystals
continued to accelerate through the end of 1999, far exceeding the Company's
expectations. At the same time, the Company experienced a decline in shipments
of moissanite jewels during the third quarter as a result of a slower than
expected rate of adding retailers domestically, lack of targeted retailer-driven
marketing programs abroad, and poor overall jewelry market performance in
certain international markets. The improved supply of SiC crystals along with
the decrease in sales led to a significant increase in inventories of moissanite
jewels. In December 1999, the Company and Cree agreed to reschedule
approximately 50% of the expected shipments of SiC crystals from Cree to the
second half of 2000 from the first half of 2000.
With the improvements in the supply of salable moissanite jewels, the Company
launched its strategic global marketing program in the fourth quarter of 1999 to
spur consumer awareness of this new category of jewel. In addition, in March
2000, the Company entered into distribution agreements with Stuller Settings,
Inc. ("Stuller") and Rio Grande, two of the largest suppliers of jewelry-related
products to the jewelry industry, for the North American distribution of
moissanite. The Company has also sought and has entered into several agreements
with domestic jewelry manufacturers. The Company's decision to enter into
agreements with Stuller, Rio Grande and jewelry manufacturers is intended to
rapidly increase the introduction of moissanite into the domestic jewelry
market.
As discussed below, the shift in the Company's domestic distribution strategy
may affect the Company's historical relationships between revenues and expenses
as well as the Company's liquidity and capital requirements.
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Results Of Operations
Three Months ended September 30, 2000 compared with Three Months ended
September 30, 1999.
Net sales were $2,874,329 for the three months ended September 30, 2000 compared
to $2,169,539 for the three months ended September 30, 1999, an increase of
$704,790 or 32.5%. Increased shipments of moissanite jewels were offset by a
reduction in the average selling price of moissanite jewels as the Company
continues to experience the effects of the volume purchase discounts offered to
the Company's new domestic distribution partners, Rio Grande and Stuller, and
the Company's jewelry manufacturing partners. Shipments of moissanite jewels
increased in the three months ended September 30, 2000 to approximately 15,000
carats from 10,000 carats in the three months ended September 30, 1999. The
Company's new partners began their distribution efforts of moissanite during the
second quarter of 2000. Their respective customer bases are beginning to be
introduced to Charles & Colvard created moissanite and the Company expects carat
shipments to these partners to increase significantly over time. At the same
time, the Company expects average selling prices to remain stable or drop
slightly depending on the mix of sizes sold.
The Company's gross profit margin was 51.3% for the three months ended September
30, 2000 compared to 56.2% for the three months ended September 30, 1999. The
decrease in gross margins is attributed to lower average selling prices and the
establishment of a reserve against certain jewelry inventory being closed out.
The Company's average selling price per carat is decreased due to the volume
discounts offered to the Company's large distributors.
Marketing and sales expenses were $1,753,617 for the three months ended
September 30, 2000 compared to $1,461,286 for the three months ended September
30, 1999, an increase of $292,331 or 20.0%. The increase resulted from increased
advertising expenditures associated with the company's strategic global
marketing program launched in the fourth quarter of 1999. This program, designed
to increase consumer awareness, includes advertising on national cable
television, national magazines, network television and movie theaters in certain
targeted markets. The Company anticipates incurring approximately $2.2 million
in expenses related to this program during the fourth quarter of 2000,
essentially all of which is included in prepaid expenses in the September 30,
2000 Balance Sheet.
General and administrative expenses were $608,751 for the three months ended
September 30, 2000 compared to $815,843 for the three months ended September 30,
1999, a decrease of 207,092 or 25.4%. The decrease is attributable to the
decreased costs associated with the restructuring of staff consistent with the
new business model, as well as lower professional fees.
Research and development expenses were $279,278 for the three months ended
September 30, 2000 compared to $682,237 for the three months ended September 30,
1999, a decrease of $402,959 or 59.1%. The decrease resulted primarily from cost
savings related to the reduction of development efforts by Cree effective
September 1, 1999, from a funding level of $240,000 per month to $120,000 per
month.
Net interest income was $106,336 for the three months ended September 30, 2000
compared to $291,949 for the three months ended September 30, 1999, a decrease
of $185,613 or 63.6%. This decrease resulted from lower interest income earned
on lower cash balances, due primarily to the use of the invested proceeds from
the Company's initial public offering in November 1997.
Nine Months ended September 30, 2000 compared with Nine Months ended
September 30, 1999.
Net sales were $9,533,200 for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 compared
to $8,932,615 for the nine months ended September 30, 1999, an increase of
$600,585 or 6.7%. Increased shipments of moissanite jewels were offset by a
reduction in the average selling price of moissanite jewels as the Company
continues to experience the effects of the volume purchase discounts offered to
the Company's new domestic distribution partners, Rio Grande and Stuller, and
the Company's jewelry manufacturing partners. Shipments of moissanite jewels
increased in the nine months ended September 30, 2000 to approximately 50,000
carats from approximately 40,000 carats in the nine months ended September 30,
1999. The Company's new partners began their distribution efforts of moissanite
during the second quarter of 2000. Their respective customer bases are beginning
to be introduced to Charles & Colvard created moissanite and the Company expects
carat shipments to these partners to increase
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significantly over time. At the same time, the Company expects average selling
prices to remain stable or drop slightly depending on the mix of sizes sold.
The Company's gross profit margin was 53.5% for the nine months ended September
30, 2000 compared to 47.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 1999. The
increased gross margin rate relates to significantly improved yield of
moissanite jewels from SiC crystals and a higher percentage of sales of higher
margin larger size jewels, which effects were partially offset by a reduction in
the per carat average selling price of moissanite jewels in 2000.
Marketing and sales expenses were $5,769,546 for the nine months ended September
30, 2000 compared to $3,236,924 for the nine months ended September 30, 1999, an
increase of $2,532,622 or 78.2%. The increase resulted from increased
advertising expenditures associated with the company's strategic global
marketing program launched in the fourth quarter of 1999. This program, designed
to increase consumer awareness, includes advertising on national cable
television, national magazines, network television and movie theaters in certain
targeted markets. The Company anticipates incurring approximately $2.2 million
in expenses related to this program during the fourth quarter of 2000,
essentially all of which is included in prepaid expenses in the September 30,
2000 Balance Sheet.
General and administrative expenses were $2,725,073 for the nine months ended
September 30, 2000 compared to $2,256,653 for the nine months ended September
30, 1999, an increase of $468,420 or 20.8%. The increase resulted primarily from
an increase in the Company's allowance for uncollectible accounts, costs
associated with increased rent on the Company's expanded facility, increased
insurance and taxes on the Company's increased fixed assets, and restructuring
of staff and customer's relationship consistent with the new business model
(primarily severance costs).
Research and development expenses were $1,135,069 for the nine months ended
September 30, 2000 compared to $2,274,987 for the nine months ended September
30, 1999, a decrease of $1,139,918 or 50.1%. The decrease resulted primarily
from cost savings related to the reduction of development efforts by Cree
effective September 1, 1999, from a funding level of $240,000 per month to
$120,000 per month.
Other expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 amounted to
$253,309, which resulted primarily from the loss on the sale of crystal growth
equipment to Cree and the disposition of certain other assets.
Net interest income was $361,216 for the nine months ended September 30, 2000
compared to $978,290 for the nine months ended September 30, 1999, a decrease of
$617,074 or 63.1%. This decrease resulted from lower interest income earned on
lower cash balances, due primarily to the use of the invested proceeds from the
Company's initial public offering in November 1997.
Liquidity And Capital Resources
The Company has financed its operations since inception primarily through the
net proceeds of its initial public offering of common stock in November 1997
and, prior to such offering, through private equity sales. Net proceeds from the
Company's initial public offering were $41,072,982. During the nine months ended
September 30, 2000, the Company used approximately $9,343,000 to fund operations
and $72,000 to fund capital expenditures and patent expenses. In addition,
during the same period, the Company received approximately $42,000 in proceeds
from the sale of equipment and $295,000 from the exercise of stock options. At
September 30, 2000, the Company had $4,084,213 of cash and cash equivalents and
$28,495,280 of working capital.
In May 2000, the Company agreed to sell its crystal growth equipment to Cree,
Inc. for $5 million. This transaction resulted in a loss on disposal of fixed
assets of approximately $177,000 in the second quarter of 2000. The $5 million
receivable from Cree will be reduced by future purchases from Cree, with any
remaining balance due in full by June 30, 2001. At September 30, 2000, the
amount receivable from Cree as a result of this transaction was $1,101,718.
The 4-year Development Agreement, as amended, between the Company and Cree
requires the Company to fund a development program at Cree for $1.44 million
annually through June 30, 2002. Either party may terminate the agreement if Cree
does not meet the annual performance milestone or if the Company and Cree do not
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agree on the performance milestones for the ensuing year.
The Company has adopted a strategy designed to achieve sustainable profitability
and positive cash flow in 2001. In order to meet these goals, the Company
believes that it must continue at least the approximate rate of growth in sales
achieved in recent quarters (compared to the comparable quarter of the prior
year), effectively manage its overhead costs, advertising expenditures and other
expenses, as well as reduce raw material purchases and existing inventories.
During the second and third quarter of 2000, the Company realigned its overhead
cost structure consistent with its new business model to lower its general and
administrative expenses and it intends to continue monitoring these expenses to
restrain overhead growth. With respect to advertising, the Company paid for
substantially all of its fourth quarter advertising during the third quarter of
2000 and, beginning in the first quarter of 2001, the Company plans to advertise
and promote its products only as resources are generated from operations. Its
new business model adopted in early 2000 and this new advertising strategy are
intended to allow the Company to achieve its sales targets and the Company
believes its distribution channels are sufficient to achieve these goals. With
respect to raw materials, the Company believes it has sufficient cash resources
to meet all its remaining commitments to Cree, Inc. for the purchase of SiC
crystals during the fourth quarter, which total approximately $2.1 million. The
Company's commitments expire as of December 31, 2000 and it plans on purchasing
a much lower volume of SiC crystals in 2001 as it lowers inventories to meet
sales volume.
Assuming the Company is able to meet its sales targets and substantially reduce
SiC crystal purchases and its existing inventory levels while controlling
overhead and advertising costs, the Company believes that it will begin to
generate positive cash flows from operating activities during 2001. However,
there can be no assurances that the Company will be able to meet its objectives
or that its resources will be sufficient to continue the Company's operations
without additional financing if the Company is not able to meet its goals. As
previously disclosed, the Company had been seeking additional financing to
provide greater financial flexibility. However, these efforts have been
unsuccessful and, if the Company requires additional financing in the future,
there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to secure such financing
or, if available, that it will be available on terms acceptable to the Company.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The Company believes that its exposure to market risk for changes in interest
rates is not significant because the Company's investments are limited to highly
liquid instruments with maturities of three months or less. At September 30,
2000 the Company had approximately $3.5 million of short-term investments
classified as cash and equivalents. All of the Company's transactions with
international customers and suppliers are denominated in US dollars.
Part II - Other Information
Item 6. Exhibits And Reports On Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
27.1 Financial Data Schedule
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
The Company did not file any reports on Form 8-K during the quarter ended
September 30, 2000.
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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Charles & Colvard, Inc. (formerly C3, Inc.)
Date: November 8, 2000 /s/ Robert S. Thomas
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Robert S. Thomas
President & Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date: November 8, 2000 /s/ Mark W. Hahn
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Mark W. Hahn
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)
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