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The Female Health Company Reports_
The Company posted an operating loss for the three-month ended September 30, 2003 of $(470,828) compared to an operating loss of $(236,724) for the same period last year. Net revenues decreased $388,340 for the current quarter or 16%, compared with the same prior year period. The significant quarter to quarter variation is due to the timing of receipt of large orders, subsequent production scheduling, and shipping of products. Gross profit decreased $177,510, for the current quarter or 17%, to $884,004 from $1,061,514 for the same period in the prior year. Operating expenses increased $56,594, or 4%, to $1,354,832 for the three months ended September 30, 2003 compared to $1,298,238 for the same period last fiscal year. This increase includes increases in global public sector selling expenses, investor relation, and legal fees. Net interest and other expenses increased $165,987 for the current quarter to $271,210 from $105,223 for the same period last year. The change primarily reflects a larger amount of non-cash expenses incurred from the amortization of discounts on the notes payable and credit facility than the same period in the prior year. The Company had net revenues of $9,045,560 and a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $(2,381,593) or $(0.13) per diluted share for the year ended September 30, 2003 compared to net revenues of $8,416,512 and a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $(3,613,167) or $(0.22) per diluted share for the year ended September 30, 2002. Net revenues for the year ended September 30, 2003 increased $629,048, or 7%, over the prior year. Gross profit decreased $97,384, or 3%, to $3,588,722 for the year ended September 30, 2003 from $3,686,106 for the year ended September 30, 2002 reflecting an increase in the cost of products sold. This increase includes increased labor and indirect production costs and higher research and production costs related to the Company’s second generation product. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $650,309, or 20%, from $3,189,598 in 2002 to $3,839,907 in 2003. This increase was primarily attributable to an increase in manufacturing facility rent, consulting related to the potential introduction of the female condom in new markets, patent filings and other legal expense for the second generation product and a non cash bonus awarded to senior management for 2002. Stock compensation decreased $816,558, or 44%, from $1,863,956 in 2002 to $1,047,398 in 2003. During 2003, the Company recorded charges primarily related to accounting for changes in stock option plans ($.7 million) and investor relations ($.4 million). During 2002, the Company recorded charges primarily related to accounting for variable plan stock options ($1.7 million) and investor relations ($.1 million). On July 23, 2002 the Company and the former holders of $1,500,000 in convertible debentures who alleged the Company was in default in reference to the perfection of security interests settled the dispute out of court. The Company issued 450,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to the former convertible debenture holders and agreed to extend the expiration dates of 2.25 million warrants held by the former holders until 2007. The Company recorded expense of $1,258,210 in 2002 relating to this settlement. No such settlement costs were incurred in the year ended September 30, 2003. The Company's operating loss decreased $(1,334,374) from $(2,669,490) in 2002 to $(1,335,116) in 2003. Operating expenses decreased $1,431,758 from $6,355,596 in 2002 to $4,923,838 in 2003. $2,074,768, or 145%, of the decrease represents the change in non-cash charges for the out of court settlement and stock compensation expense incurred during 2003 compared to 2002. Net interest and non-operating expenses increased $223,381, or 28%, to $1,035,053 for 2003 compared to $811,672 for 2002. The increase exists because the Company had a higher level of debt outstanding during fiscal year 2003 than fiscal year 2002. The result is a higher amount of non-cash expenses incurred from the amortization of discounts on notes payable and convertible debentures in 2003 than in the prior year. It should be noted that the Company has been able to operate without any cash infusion and has experienced a positive cash flow from operations of $.3 million for the year ended September 30, 2003. As a result of its improved liquidity and other factors, the audit opinion for Company’s financial statements for the years ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 does not require a “going concern” qualification exception as it did in prior periods. During fiscal 2003 the Company initiated and or completed certain key projects which it believes have the potential to favorably impact future results. The Company and its partner in India, Hindustan Latex Ltd. (HLL) signed a definitive agreement, secured scientific and importation regulatory approval for the female condom and completed pre-launch acceptability studies. HLL anticipates the launch will occur early in calendar 2004. A second generation product, FC2 which has the potential to significantly reduce cost was identified, a patent application was filed and initial development successfully completed. In addition the Company signed a contract with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) which may result in the purchase of a minimum of 7 million and a maximum of 25 million female condoms for the period ending December 31, 2006, subject to USAID's right to terminate the contract at any time for its sole convenience. The Female Health Company, based in Chicago, owns certain worldwide rights to FC Female Condom? including patents which have been issued in the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, The People’s Republic of China, Canada, New Zealand, South Korea and Australia. FC Female Condom? is the only available barrier product controlled by a woman that protects against sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS, and unintended pregnancy. “Safe Harbor” statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Action of 1995: The statements in this release which are not historical fact are forward-looking statements based upon the Company’s current plan and strategies, and reflect the Company’s current assessment of the risks and uncertainties related to its business, including such things as product demand and market acceptance; the economic and business environment and the impact of government pressures; currency risks; capacity; efficiency and supply constraints; and other risks detailed in the Company’s press releases, shareholder communication and Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Actual events affecting the Company and the impact of such events on the Company’s operations may vary from those currently anticipated. For more information about the Female Health Company, dial toll-free via fax, 1-800-PRO-INFO and enter company code “FHCO”. Also, visit the Company’s web site at www.femalehealth.com and www.femalecondom.org. If you would like to be added to an e-mail alert list, please send an e-mail to FHCInvestor@aol.com . _________ |
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