UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

[X] Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013

 

[   ] 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: 0-18105

 

Description: Vaso Logo.PNG

 

VASOMEDICAL, INC.

 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

            Delaware                                                                      11-2871434

 

(State or other jurisdiction of                           .           (IRS Employer Identification Number)

 incorporation or organization)

 

180 Linden Ave., Westbury, New York 11590

 

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number                                                                                  (516) 997-4600

 

            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  [   ]

 

 

            Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer.    

Large Accelerated Filer [  ] Accelerated Filer [  ] Non-Accelerated Filer [  ] Smaller Reporting Company [X]

 

            Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).                                         Yes  [   ]                   No  [X]

 

Number of Shares Outstanding of Common Stock, $.001 Par Value, at November 8, 2013 – 155,433,747


Vasomedical, Inc. and Subsidiaries

 

INDEX

 

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION. 3

ITEM 1 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS as of September 30, 2013 (unaudited) and December 31, 2012. 3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (unaudited) for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. 4

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited) for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012  5

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) 6

ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS  16

ITEM 4 - CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES. 22

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION. 23

ITEM 6 – EXHIBITS. 23


PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Vasomedical, Inc. and Subsidiaries

 

                                                   CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS as of September 30, 2013 (unaudited) and December 31, 2012

(in thousands, except share data)

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

Vasomedical, Inc. and Subsidiaries

 

 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (unaudited) for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.


Vasomedical, Inc. and Subsidiaries

 

                                             CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited) for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)

NOTE A - ORGANIZATION AND PLAN OF OPERATIONS

 

Vasomedical, Inc. was incorporated in Delaware in July 1987. Unless the context requires otherwise, all references to “we”, “our”, “us”, “Company”, “registrant”, “Vasomedical” or “management” refer to Vasomedical, Inc. and its subsidiaries. The Company since 2010 has been operating in two distinct businesses or segments, the Equipment segment and the Sales Representation segment. In the Equipment segment we design, manufacture, market and support certain medical devices.  Our principal products are Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP®) systems, which are non-invasive heart therapy devices based on our unique proprietary technology, and currently indicated in the United States for use in cases of stable or unstable angina (i.e., chest pain), congestive heart failure (“CHF”), acute myocardial infarction (i.e., heart attack, “MI”) and cardiogenic shock.  In addition we develop, manufacture and market certain ambulatory patient monitoring systems including recorders and analysis software.  In May 2010, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Vaso Diagnostics, Inc. d/b/a VasoHealthcare, expanded into the sales representation business via its agreement with GE Healthcare (“GEHC”), the healthcare business unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), to be GEHC’s exclusive sales representative for the sale of select GEHC diagnostic imaging products in specific market segments in the 48 contiguous states of the United States and the District of Columbia.   In June 2012, the Company entered into an amendment, effective July 1, 2012, of the sales representative agreement (“GEHC Agreement”) extending the initial term of three years commencing July 1, 2010 to five years through June 30, 2015, subject to earlier termination under certain circumstances. 

 

In September 2011, the Company acquired Fast Growth Enterprises Limited (FGE), a British Virgin Islands company which owns and controls two Chinese operating companies - Life Enhancement Technologies Ltd. (“LET”) and Biox Instruments Co. Ltd. (“Biox”), respectively – to expand its technical and manufacturing capabilities and to enhance its distribution network, technology, and product portfolio.  Also in September 2011, the Company restructured to further align its business management structure and long-term growth strategy and now operates through three wholly-owned subsidiaries.  Vaso Diagnostics d/b/a VasoHealthcare continues as the operating subsidiary for the sales representation of GE Healthcare diagnostic imaging products; Vasomedical Global Corp. operates the Company’s Chinese companies; and Vasomedical Solutions, Inc. manages and coordinates our EECP® therapy business as well as other medical equipment operations.

 

We report the operations of Vasomedical Global Corp. and Vasomedical Solutions, Inc. under our Equipment segment.  VasoHealthcare activities are included under our Sales Representation segment (See Note C).

 

NOTE B - BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates

 

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") and pursuant to the accounting and disclosure rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Certain information and disclosures normally included in the condensed consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. Accordingly, these condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in connection with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, as filed with the SEC. These condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the companies over which we exercise control. In the opinion of management, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of interim results for the Company. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for any other interim period or the full year.

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities in the condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes, and the reported amounts of revenues, expenses and cash flows during the periods presented. Actual amounts and results could differ from those estimates. The estimates and assumptions the Company makes are based on historical factors, current circumstances and the experience and judgment of the Company's management. The Company evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis.

 

 

 

Significant Accounting Policies

 

Note B of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, includes a summary of the significant accounting policies used in the preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements.  

 

Revenue and Expense Recognition for VasoHealthcare

 

The Company recognizes commission revenue in its Sales Representation segment (see Note C) when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, service has been rendered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured.  These conditions are deemed to be met when the underlying equipment has been accepted at the customer site in accordance with the specific terms of the sales agreement.  Consequently, amounts billable under the agreement with GE Healthcare in advance of the customer acceptance of the equipment are recorded as accounts receivable and deferred revenue in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.  Under our agreement with GE Healthcare (“GEHC”), GEHC pays the Company a commission.  In accordance with the agreement GEHC pays the Company fifty percent of the commission at the time the order is received and fifty percent of the commission when the order is completed by delivery and acceptance to their customer.  At the time the order is received therefore, the Company records a receivable for the fifty percent of the commission and offsets this to deferred revenue.  At the time the order is completed the Company records a receivable for the remaining fifty percent commission and records this as recognized revenue including the amount previously deferred. 

 

Similarly, commissions payable to our sales force related to such billings are recorded as deferred commission expense when the associated deferred revenue is recorded.  Commission expense is recognized when the corresponding commission revenue is recognized.  Cost of commissions includes commission expense and, beginning in 2013, costs associated with the medical device excise tax imposed by the Affordable Care Act.

 

Reclassifications

 

Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform with the current period presentation.

 

NOTE C – SEGMENT REPORTING AND CONCENTRATIONS

 

The Company views its business in two segments – the Equipment segment and the Sales Representation segment.  The Equipment segment is engaged in designing, manufacturing, marketing and supporting EECP® enhanced external counterpulsation systems both domestically and internationally, as well as the development, production, marketing and supporting of other medical devices.  The Sales Representation segment operates through the VasoHealthcare subsidiary and is currently engaged solely in the fulfillment of the Company’s responsibilities under our agreement with GEHC.  The Company evaluates segment performance based on operating income.  Administrative functions such as finance, human resources, and information technology are centralized and related expenses allocated to each segment.  Other costs not directly attributable to operating segments, such as audit, legal, director fees, investor relations, and others, as well as certain assets – primarily cash balances – are reported in the Corporate entity below.  There are no intersegment revenues.  Summary financial information for the segments is set forth below:

 

                                                                                              (in thousands)

 

           

For the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, GE Healthcare accounted for 77% and 81% of revenue, respectively.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, GE Healthcare accounted for 80% and 76% of revenue, respectively.  Also, GE Healthcare accounted for $3.3 million, or 70%, and $8.1 million, or 89%, of accounts and other receivables at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

 

NOTE D – SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

 

The Company complies with ASC Topic 718 “Compensation – Stock Compensation” (“ASC 718”), which requires all share-based awards to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the condensed consolidated financial statements based on their estimated fair values.

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2013, no common stock grants were made.  During the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, the Company granted 400,000 restricted shares of common stock valued at $74,000.  Of these, 180,000 shares valued at $32,400 vested at the grant date, 20,000 shares valued at $3,600 vest 50% after three months and 50% after six months from the grant date and 200,000 shares valued at $38,000 vest 50% after one year and 50% after two years from the grant date.  During the three month period ended September 30, 2012, the Company granted 500,000 shares of restricted common stock valued at $130,000 to an officer, of which half of such shares vest in one year and half in two years.  During the nine month period ended September 30, 2012, the Company granted 1,000,000 shares, valued at $250,000, to officers and 2,392,500 shares, valued at $598,000, to non-officer employees in its VasoHealthcare subsidiary in conjunction with the extension of the GEHC agreement in June 2012.

 

During the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company did not grant any stock options.

 

Share-based compensation expense recognized for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 was $29,000 and $300,000, respectively, and $328,000 and $559,000 for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012, respectively.  These expenses are included in cost of revenues; selling, general, and administrative expenses; and research and development expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.  Expense for share-based consulting fees with non-employees was $0 and $87,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, and $128,000 and $416,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively.  Unrecognized expense related to existing share-based compensation and consulting fees is approximately $124,000 at September 30, 2013 and will be recognized through May 2015.

 

NOTE E – LOSS PER COMMON SHARE

 

 Basic loss per common share is computed as earnings applicable to common stockholders divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period.  Diluted loss per common share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common shares were exercised or converted to common stock.

 

The following table represents common stock equivalents that were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, because the effect of their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.

                                                        (in thousands)

 

NOTE F – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The Company complies with the provisions of ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASC 820”).  Under ASC 820, fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., the “exit price”) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

 

The following tables present information about the Company’s assets measured at fair value as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

                                                                                                 (in thousands)

 

The fair values of the Company’s cash equivalents invested in money market funds are determined through market, observable and corroborated sources.

 

NOTE G – ACCOUNTS AND OTHER RECEIVABLES, NET

 

The following table presents information regarding the Company’s accounts and other receivables as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

  (in thousands)

 

Trade receivables include amounts due for shipped products and services rendered.  Amounts currently due under the GEHC Agreement are subject to adjustment in subsequent periods should the underlying sales order amount, upon which the receivable is based, change.

 

Allowance for doubtful accounts and commission adjustments include estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments, and adjustments arising from subsequent changes in sales order amounts that may reduce the amount the Company will ultimately receive under the GEHC Agreement.  Due from employees is primarily commission advances made to sales personnel.

 

NOTE H – INVENTORIES, NET

 

            Inventories, net of reserves, consist of the following:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   (in thousands)

 

At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company maintained reserves for excess and obsolete inventory of $571,000 and $576,000, respectively.

 

NOTE I – GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES

 

Goodwill aggregating $3,297,000 and $3,212,000 was recorded on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, pursuant to the acquisition of FGE in September 2011.  All of the goodwill was allocated to the Company’s Equipment segment.  The components of the change in goodwill are as follows:

 

                                                                                       (in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Company’s other intangible assets consist of capitalized patent costs, customer lists and software costs, as follows:

                                                                                                                     

 (in thousands)

 

Patents, customer lists, and software are included in other assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets and are amortized on a straight line basis over their estimated useful lives of ten, seven, and five years, respectively.  Amortization expense amounted to $41,000 and $126,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, and $137,000 and $155,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively.

NOTE J - DEFERRED REVENUE

 

The changes in the Company’s deferred revenues are as follows:

(in thousands)

 

NOTE K – RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

On June 21, 2007, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Kerns Manufacturing Corp. (”Kerns”).  Pursuant to this agreement, a five-year warrant to purchase 4,285,714 shares of our common stock at an initial exercise price of $0.08 per share was issued to Kerns.  In March 2012, Kerns exercised its warrant and purchased 4,285,714 shares of common stock.

 

On February 28, 2011, David Lieberman and Edgar Rios were appointed by the Board of Directors as directors of the Company.  Mr. Lieberman, a practicing attorney in the State of New York, was also appointed to serve as the Vice Chairman of the Board.  He is currently a senior partner at the law firm of Beckman, Lieberman & Barandes, LLP, which performs certain legal services for the Company.  Fees of approximately $66,000 and $187,000 were billed by the firm through the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, and fees of approximately $60,000 and $194,000 were billed through the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, at which dates no amounts were outstanding. 

 

Mr. Rios currently is President of Edgary Consultants, LLC, and was appointed a director in conjunction with the Company’s consulting agreement with Edgary Consultants, LLC.  The consulting agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Company and Edgary Consultants, LLC (“Consultant”) commenced on March 1, 2011 and was for a two year term and expired on February 28, 2013.  The Agreement provided for the engagement of Consultant to assist the Company in seeking broader reimbursement coverage of EECP® therapy.  

 

In consideration for the services to be provided by Consultant under the Agreement, the Company agreed to issue to Consultant or its designees, up to 18,500,000 shares of restricted common stock of the Company, 3,000,000 of which were issued in March 2011 and the balance was to be earned on performance. Mr. Lieberman received 600,000 of these restricted shares.  The Company recorded the fair value of the shares issued to Consultant as a prepaid expense and amortized the cost ratably over the two year agreement.  The unamortized value is reported as deferred related party consulting expense in our accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2012.  No performance-based shares were issued and no further compensation is expected to be paid in conjunction with the agreement.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, a director performed consulting services for the Company aggregating approximately $10,000.

 

Through the Company’s acquisition of FGE in September 2011, it assumed the liability for $288,000 in unsecured notes payable to the President of LET and his spouse, of which $95,000 was repaid in December 2011, and $190,000, bearing interest at 6% per annum, was paid in March 2012.  In addition, receivables due from FGE management aggregating $8,000  and $6,000 were collected during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, Receivables due from FGE management aggregating $3,000 were advanced during the three month period ending September 30, 2012, and receivables aggregating $159,000 were collected during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

 

Biox leases a part of its offices to Genwell Instruments Co., Ltd., a company partially owned by certain officers of the Company’s subsidiaries.  The lease term is for twenty months ending December 31, 2014 at a monthly lease amount of approximately $750.

 

NOTE L – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

Common Stock

 

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 the Company issued 1,044,332 and 1,777,386 shares of common stock, respectively, to employees.  During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 the Company issued 1,771,000 and 2,333,500 shares of common stock to employees, respectively, and 2,400,000 shares of common stock to former owners of FGE.  In addition, see Note K for discussion of common stock issued during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 in connection with related party agreements. 

 

On June 17, 2010 the Board of Directors approved the 2010 Stock Plan (the “2010 Plan”) for officers, directors, employees and consultants of the Company.  The stock issuable under the 2010 Plan shall be shares of the Company’s authorized but unissued or reacquired common stock.  The maximum number of shares of common stock which may be issued under the 2010 Plan is 5,000,000 shares.

 

The 2010 Plan is comprised of two separate equity programs, the Options Grant Program, under which eligible persons may be granted options to purchase shares of common stock, and the Stock Issuance Program, under which eligible persons may be issued shares of common stock directly, either through the immediate purchase of such shares or as compensation for services rendered to the Company.  The 2010 Plan provides that the Board of Directors, or a committee of the Board of Directors, will administer it with full authority to determine the identity of the recipients of the options or shares and the number of options or shares.

 

As of September 30, 2013, 3,790,000 restricted shares of common stock were granted under the 2010 Plan to non-officer employees and consultants of the Company of which 945,000 were forfeited and 2,845,000 had vested during various times through July 15, 2013.  In March 2012, 500,000 restricted shares of common stock were granted under the 2010 Plan to an officer, of which 250,000 shares vested immediately with the remainder vesting a year thereafter.  At September 30, 2013, 1,176,222 shares are available for issuance under the 2010 Plan.

 

In June 2012, 2,392,500 additional restricted common shares, vesting at various times through July 1, 2013, were granted to non-officer employees in conjunction with the extension of the GEHC Agreement, of which 373,500 shares were forfeited and 2,019,000 had vested as of July 1, 2013.  In July 2012, 500,000 shares of restricted common stock were granted to an officer, of which half vest in July 2013 and half a year thereafter.

 

No options were issued under the 2010 Plan during the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.

 

In April 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $1.5 million, which was subsequently increased in July 2013 to $2.0 million, of the Company’s common stock.  During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, 7,929,432 and 8,935,430 shares had been repurchased at a cost of $1,420,000 and $1,602,000, respectively, which cost has been recorded as treasury stock in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2013. 

 

On October 30, 2013 the Board of Directors approved the 2013 Stock Plan (the “2013 Plan”) for officers, directors, employees and consultants of the Company.  The stock issuable under the 2013 Plan shall be shares of the Company’s authorized but unissued or reacquired common stock.  The maximum number of shares of common stock which may be issued under the 2013 Plan is 7,500,000 shares.

 

The 2013 Plan is comprised of two separate equity programs, the Options Grant Program, under which eligible persons may be granted options to purchase shares of common stock, and the Stock Issuance Program, under which eligible persons may be issued shares of common stock directly, either through the immediate purchase of such shares or as compensation for services rendered to the Company.  The 2013 Plan provides that the Board of Directors, or a committee of the Board of Directors, will administer the Plan with full authority to determine the identity of the recipients of the options or shares and the number of options or shares.

 

Preferred Stock

 

Pursuant to its conversion terms, all Series E preferred stock was deemed automatically converted to common stock effective July 1, 2011, and all converted shares were issued as of June 30, 2012.

 

NOTE M – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Sales representation agreement

           

In June 2012, the Company concluded an amendment of the GEHC Agreement with GE Healthcare, originally signed on May 19, 2010.  The amendment, effective July 1, 2012, extended the initial term of three years commencing July 1, 2010 to five years through June 30, 2015, subject to earlier termination under certain circumstances.  These circumstances include: not materially achieving certain sales goals; not maintaining a minimum number of sales representatives; and various legal and GEHC policy requirements.  Under the terms of the agreement, the Company is required to lease dedicated computer equipment from GEHC for connectivity to their network.

 

NOTE N - RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

Adoption of New Standards

 

Other Comprehensive Income:  Presentation of Comprehensive Income

 

In February 2013, new guidance was issued that amends the current comprehensive income guidance.  The new guidance requires entities to disclose the effect of each item that was reclassified in its entirety out of accumulated other comprehensive income and into net income on each affected net income line item.  For reclassification items that are not reclassified in their entirety into net income, a cross-reference to other required disclosures is required. The new guidance is to be applied prospectively for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012 and interim periods within those years.  The adoption of this new guidance did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

 


ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

                  Except for historical information contained in this report, the matters discussed are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. When used in this report, words such as “anticipates”, “believes”, “could”, “estimates”, “expects”, “may”, “plans”, “potential” and “intends” and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company or its management, identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of the Company’s management, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company’s management. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: the effect of business and economic conditions; the effect of the dramatic changes taking place in the healthcare environment; the impact of competitive procedures and products and their pricing; medical insurance reimbursement policies; unexpected manufacturing or supplier problems; unforeseen difficulties and delays in the conduct of clinical trials and other product development programs; the actions of regulatory authorities and third-party payers in the United States and overseas; uncertainties about the acceptance of a novel therapeutic modality by the medical community; continuation of the GEHC Agreement and the risk factors reported from time to time in the Company’s SEC reports, including its recent report on Form 10-K.  The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements as a result of future events or developments.

 

General Overview

 

Vasomedical, Inc. was incorporated in Delaware in July 1987.  Unless the context requires otherwise, all references to “we”, “our”, “us”, “Company”, “registrant”, “Vasomedical” or “management” refer to Vasomedical, Inc. and its subsidiaries.  Since 2010 we have been operating in two distinct businesses or segments, the Equipment segment and the Sales Representation segment. In the Equipment segment we design, manufacture, market and support certain medical devices.  Our principal products are Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP®) systems, which are non-invasive heart therapy devices based on our unique proprietary technology.  In addition we develop, manufacture and market certain ambulatory patient monitoring systems including recorders and analysis software.

 

In May 2010, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Vaso Diagnostics, Inc. d/b/a VasoHealthcare, expanded into the sales representation business via its agreement with GE Healthcare (“GEHC”), the healthcare business unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), to be GEHC’s exclusive sales representative for the sale of select GEHC diagnostic imaging products in specific market segments in the 48 contiguous states of the United States and the District of Columbia.   In June 2012, the Company entered into an amendment, effective July 1, 2012, of the sales representative agreement (“GEHC Agreement”) extending the initial term of three years commencing July 1, 2010 to five years through June 30, 2015, subject to earlier termination under certain circumstances.

 

In September 2011, the Company acquired Fast Growth Enterprises Limited (FGE), a British Virgin Islands company, which owns and controls two Chinese operating companies - Life Enhancement Technology Ltd. and Biox Instruments Co. Ltd., respectively - to expand its technical and manufacturing capabilities and to enhance its distribution network, technology, and product portfolio.  Also in September 2011, the Company restructured to further align its business management structure and long-term growth strategy, and now operates through three wholly-owned subsidiaries.  Vaso Diagnostics d/b/a VasoHealthcare continues as the operating subsidiary for the sales representation of GE diagnostic imaging products; Vasomedical Global Corp. operates the Company’s Chinese companies; and Vasomedical Solutions, Inc. was formed to manage and coordinate our EECP® therapy business as well as other medical equipment operations.

 

We now report the operations of Vasomedical Global Corp. and Vasomedical Solutions, Inc. under our Equipment segment.  VasoHealthcare activities are included under our Sales Representation segment (see Note C).

 

The Company expects to achieve profitability through reaching a higher commission rate under the GEHC Agreement, growth in our China operations and by expanding our market presence and product portfolio.  In addition, the Company plans to pursue acquisitions or partnership opportunities in the international and domestic markets and to expand our sales representation business.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses, and the related disclosures at the date of the financial statements and during the reporting period. Although these estimates are based on our knowledge of current events, our actual amounts and results could differ from those estimates. The estimates made are based on historical factors, current circumstances, and the experience and judgment of our management, who continually evaluate the judgments, estimates and assumptions and may employ outside experts to assist in the evaluations.

 

Certain of our accounting policies are deemed “critical”, as they are both most important to the financial statement presentation and require management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. For a discussion of our critical accounting policies, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. 

 

Results of Operations – For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

 

Total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was $7,606,000 and $5,722,000, respectively, an increase of $1,884,000, or 33%. Net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was $464,000 and $2,518,000, respectively, a decrease of $2,054,000, or 82%.  The improvement was primarily attributable to a $1,124,000 increase in gross profit and a $1,084,000 decrease in selling, general and administrative costs.  Our total net loss was $(0.00) and $(0.02) per basic and diluted common share for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 

Revenues

 

Revenue in our Equipment segment increased by $681,000, or 64%, to $1,744,000 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2013 from $1,063,000 for the same period of the prior year.  Equipment segment revenue from equipment sales increased by $665,000, or 97%, to $1,353,000 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $688,000 for the same period in the prior year primarily due to a $570,000 increase in EECP® revenues as a result of higher sales volume, and a $99,000 increase in international sales by our China operations.

 

Current demand for EECP® systems domestically will likely remain soft until there is greater clinical acceptance for the use of EECP® therapy in treating patients with angina or angina equivalent symptoms who meet the current reimbursement guidelines, or a favorable change in current reimbursement policies by CMS or third party payers to consider EECP therapy as a first-line treatment option for angina or cover some or all Class II & III heart failure patients. Patients with angina or angina equivalent symptoms eligible for reimbursement under current policies include many with serious comorbidities, such as heart failure, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease and/or others.  We continue to pursue strategies to increase and expand the reimbursement for EECP® therapy.   

 

Equipment segment revenue from equipment rental and services increased 4% to $391,000 in the third quarter of 2013 from $375,000 in the third quarter of 2012. Revenue from equipment rental and services represented 22% and 35% of total Equipment segment revenue in the third quarters of fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012, respectively.  The increase in revenue generated from equipment rentals and services is due primarily to increased accessory part revenues. 

 

Commission revenues in the Sales Representation segment were $5,862,000 in the third quarter of 2013, as compared to $4,659,000 in the third quarter of 2012, an increase of 26%.  The increase in commission revenue in the third quarter of 2013 is due primarily to an increase in volume of equipment delivered by GEHC.  The Company recognizes commission revenue when the underlying equipment has been accepted at the customer site in accordance with the specific terms of the sales agreement.  Consequently, amounts billable under the agreement with GE Healthcare prior to customer acceptance of the equipment are recorded as deferred revenue in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.  As of September 30, 2013, $11,357,000 in deferred commission revenue was recorded in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet, of which $4,443,000 is long-term.  At September 30, 2012, $13,689,000 in deferred commission revenue was recorded in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet, of which $5,062,000 was long-term.

 

Gross Profit

 

The Company had a gross profit of $5,187,000 in the third quarter of 2013 compared to $4,063,000 in the third quarter of the prior year, an increase of 28%.  The increase is due both to higher commission revenues in our Sales representation segment arising from increased equipment deliveries by GEHC and higher equipment shipments in our Equipment segment.  Equipment segment gross profit increased to $1,156,000, or 66% of Equipment segment revenues, for the third quarter of 2013 compared to $633,000, or 60% of Equipment segment revenues, for the same quarter of 2012.  Gross profit margin on EECP® equipment improved as a result of the more favorable mix of higher margin products sold and higher sales volume of EECP® systems in the third quarter of 2013.  Gross profit in the Equipment segment is dependent on a number of factors, particularly the number of systems sold; the mix of new and refurbished EECP® systems and the mix of models sold; their respective average selling prices; the mix of EECP® units sold, rented or otherwise placed during the period; the ongoing costs of servicing EECP® systems; and certain fixed period costs, including facilities, payroll and insurance. 

 

Sales Representation segment gross profit was $4,031,000, or 69%, for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $3,430,000, or 74%, for the three months ended September 30, 2012.  The decrease in the margin percentage was due to lower commission rates on equipment booked in 2012 but delivered during the third quarter of 2013 while the commission expense is at the same rate, partially offset by higher revenue in this segment.  Cost of commissions of $1,831,000 and $1,229,000, for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, reflects commission expense associated with recognized commission revenues, and, beginning in 2013, additional costs associated with the medical device excise tax imposed by the Affordable Care Act.  Commission expense associated with deferred revenue is recorded as deferred commission expense until the related commission revenue is earned. 

 

Operating (Loss) Income

 

Operating loss was $492,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $2,659,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012, a decrease of $2,167,000.  The decrease in operating loss was primarily attributable to the increase in gross profit in both segments as described above, as well as a $1,084,000 decrease in SG&A costs, mainly arising from a $955,000 decrease in such costs in the Sales Representation segment, where operating income was $199,000 compared to an operating loss of $1,358,000 in the same quarter of the prior year.  Equipment segment operating loss decreased by $474,000, or 57%, to $364,000 in the third quarter of 2013 from $838,000 in the same period of the prior year. 

 

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses for the third quarter of 2013 and 2012 were $5,507,000, or 72% of revenues, and $6,591,000, or 115% of revenues, respectively, reflecting a decrease of $1,084,000 or approximately 16%. The decrease in SG&A expenditures in the third quarter of 2013 resulted primarily from the completion in the second quarter of 2013 of certain non-recurring costs attributable to the renewal of the GEHC contract.

 

Research and development (“R&D”) expenses of $172,000, or 2% of revenues (10% of Equipment segment revenues), for the third quarter of 2013, increased by $41,000, or 31%, from $131,000, or 2% of revenues (12% of Equipment segment revenues), for the third quarter of 2012. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in product development expenses.

 

Interest and Other Income (Expense), Net

 

Interest and other income (expense), net for the third quarter of 2013 was $(63,000) as compared to $93,000 for the third quarter of 2012. The decrease was due primarily to a $130,000 charge associated with a potential liability to a workers’ compensation fund resulting from the 2007 closing of a trade association that previously provided workers’ compensation for the Company and others, as well as lower interest earnings on the Company’s cash balances.

 

Amortization of Deferred Gain on Sale-leaseback of Building

 

The amortization of the deferred gain on the sale-leaseback of our Westbury, NY facility for the third quarter of 2012 was $4,000, during which period the deferred gain was fully amortized.

 

Income Tax Benefit (Expense)

 

During the third quarter of 2013 we recorded an income tax benefit $91,000 as compared to an income tax benefit of $44,000 for the second quarter of 2012.  The increase arose from higher refunds due on prior period returns.  

 

Results of Operations – For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

 

Total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was $22,795,000 and $19,462,000, respectively, an increase of $3,333,000, or 17%.  Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $1,649,000 compared to a net loss of $3,806,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, a decrease of $2,157,000, or 57%.  The decrease in net loss was primarily attributable to a $1,839,000 increase in gross profit, as well as a $413,000 decrease in selling, general and administrative costs.  Our total net loss was $(0.01) and $(0.02) per basic and diluted common share for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 

Revenues

 

Revenue in our Equipment segment decreased by $71,000, or 2%, to $4,533,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2013 from $4,604,000 for the same period of the prior year.  Equipment segment revenue from equipment sales increased by $123,000, or 4%, to $3,320,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $3,197,000 for the same period in the prior year, primarily due to an increase of $311,000 in international sales made by our China operations, partially offset by $236,000 lower EECP® revenues as a result of lower sales volume.

 

Current demand for EECP® systems domestically will likely remain soft until there is greater clinical acceptance for the use of EECP® therapy in treating patients with angina or angina equivalent symptoms who meet the current reimbursement guidelines, or a favorable change in current reimbursement policies by CMS or third party payers to consider EECP therapy as a first-line treatment option for angina or cover some or all Class II & III heart failure patients. Patients with angina or angina equivalent symptoms eligible for reimbursement under current policies include many with serious comorbidities, such as heart failure, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease and/or others. 

 

Equipment segment revenue from equipment rental and services decreased by $194,000, or 14%, to $1,213,000 in the first nine months of 2013 from $1,407,000 in the same period of 2012. Revenue from equipment rental and services represented 27% and 31% of total Equipment segment revenue in the first nine months of fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012, respectively.  The decrease in revenue generated from equipment rentals and services is due primarily to decreased time and material charged to on-demand service customers and decreased service contract revenues. 

 

Commission revenues in the Sales Representation segment were $18,262,000 in the first nine months of 2013, as compared to $14,858,000 in the first nine months of 2012, an increase of 23%.  The increase in commission revenue in the first nine months of 2013 is due primarily to an increase in volume of equipment delivered by GEHC, partially offset by lower commission rates on orders booked in 2012 and delivered in 2013.  The Company recognizes revenue when the underlying equipment has been accepted at the customer site in accordance with the specific terms of the sales agreement.  Consequently, amounts billable under the agreement with GE Healthcare prior to customer acceptance of the equipment are recorded as deferred revenue in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.  As of September 30, 2013, $11,357,000 in deferred commission revenue was recorded in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet, of which $4,443,000 is long-term.  At September 30, 2012, $13,689,000 in deferred commission revenue was recorded in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet, of which $5,062,000 was long-term.

 

Gross Profit

 

The Company had a gross profit of $15,613,000 in the first nine months of 2013 compared to $13,774,000 in the same period of the prior year, an increase of 13%.  The increase is principally due to the increase in commission revenue discussed above and an increase in the profit margin in our Equipment segment.  Equipment segment gross profit increased to $2,853,000, or 63% of Equipment segment revenues, for the first nine months of 2013 compared to $2,601,000, or 56% of Equipment segment revenues, for the same period of 2012, driven by a more favorable mix of higher margin products sold and lower production costs.  Gross profit in the Equipment segment is dependent on a number of factors, particularly the mix of new and refurbished EECP® systems and the mix of models sold; their respective average selling prices; the mix of EECP® units sold, rented or otherwise placed during the period; the ongoing costs of servicing EECP® systems; and certain fixed period costs, including facilities, payroll and insurance. 

 

Sales Representation segment gross profit was $12,760,000, or 70%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $11,173,000, or 75%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  The increase was due to higher revenue in this segment, as explained above, partially offset by lower commission rates on equipment booked in 2012 and delivered in the first three quarters of 2013.  Cost of commissions of $5,502,000 and $3,685,000, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, reflects commission expense associated with recognized commission revenues, and, starting in 2013, additional costs associated with the medical device excise tax imposed by the Affordable Care Act.  Commission expense associated with deferred revenue is recorded as deferred commission expense until the related commission revenue is earned. 

 

Operating Loss

 

Operating loss was $1,704,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to an operating loss of $3,885,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, an improvement of $2,181,000, or 56%.  The decrease in operating loss was primarily attributable to improved operating performance in the Sales Representation segment, where operating income was $870,000 for the first nine months of 2013 compared to an operating loss of $1,473,000 in the same period of the prior year.  Partially offsetting the improvement in the Sales Representation segment was an increase of $298,000 in the operating loss of the Equipment segment to $1,489,000 in the first nine months of 2013 from an operating loss of $1,191,000 in the same period of the prior year. The increase in the operating loss in the Equipment segment was principally due to an increase in sales and marketing expenses for this segment.

 

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses for the first nine months of 2013 and 2012 were $16,843,000, or 75% of revenues, and $17,256,000, or 78% of revenues, respectively, reflecting a decrease of $413,000 or approximately 2%. The decrease in SG&A expenditures in the first nine months of 2013 resulted primarily from $754,000 lower costs in the Sales Representation segment, partially offset by $477,000 higher costs in the Equipment segment, mainly associated with the expansion of the Equipment segment sales team. 

 

Research and development (“R&D”) expenses of $474,000, or 2% of revenues (10% of Equipment segment revenues), for the first three quarters of 2013, increased by $71,000, or 18%, from $403,000, or 2% of revenues (9% of Equipment segment revenues), for the same period of 2012. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in product development expenses.

 

Interest and Other Income, Net

 

Interest and other income, net for the first nine months of 2013 was $20,000 as compared to $120,000 for the first nine months of 2012. The decrease was due primarily to a $130,000 charge associated with a potential liability to a workers’ compensation fund resulting from the 2007 closing of a trade association that previously provided workers’ compensation for the Company and others, as well as lower interest earnings on the Company’s cash balances.

 

Amortization of Deferred Gain on Sale-leaseback of Building

 

The amortization of the deferred gain on the sale-leaseback of our Westbury, NY facility for the first three quarters of 2012 was $31,000.  The deferred gain was fully amortized in the third quarter of 2012.

 

Income Tax Benefit (Expense)

 

            During the first nine months of 2013 we recorded an income tax benefit of $35,000 as compared to income tax expense of $72,000 for the first nine months of 2012.  The decrease in expense resulted mainly from a Federal tax refund due on a prior period return.
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Cash and Cash Flow

 

We have financed our operations from working capital.  At September 30, 2013, we had cash and cash equivalents of $9,147,000, short-term investments of $111,000 and working capital of $4,440,000 compared to cash and cash equivalents of $11,469,000, short-term investments of $110,000 and working capital of $7,538,000 at December 31, 2012. 

 

Cash used in operating activities was $576,000 during the first nine months of 2013, which consisted of a net loss after adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash of $973,000, offset by cash provided by operating assets and liabilities of $397,000. The changes in the account balances primarily reflect a decrease in accounts and other receivables of $4,304,000, partially offset by decreases in deferred revenue of $2,875,000 and accrued commissions of $746,000.  Under the GEHC Agreement the Company earns progressively higher commission rates as calendar year targets are met, and this commission structure has a significant impact on our cash flows. As we achieve these targets, the higher commission rates are retroactively applied to all sales in the calendar year, and therefore, the significantly higher commission billings and recognized revenue generated in the fourth quarter of 2011 resulted in significant cash inflows early in 2012.  As we previously reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, lower commission rates were earned in 2012 than in 2011, resulting in lower cash inflows in 2013.    

 

Cash used in investing activities during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2013 was $126,000 for the purchase of equipment and software.

 

Cash used in financing activities during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2013 was $1,602,000 for the repurchase of common stock.

 

Liquidity

 

The Company expects to achieve profitability and continued positive cash flow through reaching a higher commission rate under the GEHC Agreement, growth in our China operations and by expanding our market presence and product portfolio.  In addition, the Company plans to pursue acquisitions and partnership opportunities in the international and domestic markets and to expand our sales representation business.

 

While we expect to generate positive operating cash flows for 2013, the progressive nature of the commission rates under the GEHC Agreement can cause related cash inflows to vary widely during the year.


 

ITEM 4 - CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Disclosure controls and procedures reporting as promulgated under the Exchange Act is defined as controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act are recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms.  Disclosure controls and procedures include without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Our CEO and our CFO have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2013 and have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of September 30, 2013 due to insufficient controls and management review over the recording of certain transactions, and the lack of accounting personnel with appropriate level of knowledge and experience in accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and related accounting systems and the closing process at our China subsidiaries.  The Company has engaged additional accounting personnel, and has implemented a review process of its closing procedures, related disclosures, and the approval of certain transactions, and expect that these actions have resolved the issues.  Management expects to test the effectiveness of these modifications in connection with the 2013 audit.

           

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

            There was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the Company’s last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

 


 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

ITEM 6 – EXHIBITS

 

Exhibits

 

10         2013 Stock Plan

31         Certifications of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32         Certifications of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

           

 

 


            In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the Registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

                                                                        VASOMEDICAL, INC.

 

                                                            By:       /s/ Jun Ma               

                                                                        Jun Ma

                                                                        President and Chief Executive Officer

                                                                        (Principal Executive Officer)

 

                                                                        /s/ Michael J. Beecher   .

                                                                        Michael J. Beecher

                                                                        Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer

 

Date:  November 14, 2013


EXHIBIT 10
VASOMEDICAL, INC.
2013 STOCK PLAN
 
I.   GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
A.   PURPOSE OF THE PLAN
 
            This 2013 Stock Plan (the “Plan”) is intended to promote the interests of VASOMEDICAL, INC., a Delaware corporation (“Corporation”), by providing eligible persons in the employ or service of the Corporation or its affiliates with the opportunity to acquire a proprietary interest, or otherwise increase their proprietary interest, in the Corporation as an incentive for them to continue in such employ or service.
 
            Unless otherwise defined herein, all capitalized terms shall have the meaning assigned to them in the attached Appendix.
 
B.   STRUCTURE OF THE PLAN
 
     The Plan shall be divided into two (2) separate equity programs:
 
     (i)  the Option Grant Program under which eligible persons (“Optionees”) may, at the discretion of the Board, be granted options to purchase shares of common stock; and
 
     (ii) the Stock Issuance Program under which eligible persons (“Participants”) may, at the discretion of the Board, be issued shares of common stock directly, either through the immediate purchase of such shares or as a bonus for services rendered to the Corporation (or any Parent or Subsidiary).
 
            The provisions of Articles One and Four shall apply to both equity programs under the Plan and shall accordingly govern the interests of all persons under the Plan.
 
C.   ADMINISTRATION OF THE PLAN
 
            The Plan shall be administered by the Corporation’s Board of Directors (“Board”), or in the discretion of the Board, a committee consisting of no less than two Non-Employee Directors or persons meeting such other requirements as may be imposed by Rule 16(b) under the 1934 Act (“Committee”).
 
            The Board or Committee shall have full power and authority (subject to the provisions of the Plan) to establish such rules and regulations as it may deem appropriate for proper administration of the Plan and to make such determinations under, and issue such interpretations of, the Plan and any outstanding options or stock issuances thereunder as it may deem necessary or advisable. Decisions of the Board shall be final and binding on all parties who have an interest in the Plan or any option or stock issuance thereunder.
 

 

D.   ELIGIBILITY
 
            The persons eligible to participate in the Plan are:
 
     1.   Officers, directors and employees; and
 
     2.   consultants and other independent advisors who provide services to the Corporation, or any parent or subsidiary of the Corporation.
 
            The Board or Committee shall have full authority to determine, (i) with respect to the grants made under the Option Grant Program, described in Article Two below, which eligible persons are to receive the option grants, the time or times when those grants are to be made, the number of shares to be covered by each such grant, the status of the granted option as either an Incentive Option or a Non-Qualified Option, the time or times when each option is to become exercisable, the vesting schedule (if any) applicable to the option shares and the maximum term for which the option is to remain outstanding, and (ii) with respect to stock issuances made under the Stock Issuance Program, described in Article Three, which eligible persons are to receive such stock issuances, the time or times when those issuances are to be made, the number of shares to be issued to each Participant, the vesting schedule (if any) applicable to the issued shares and the consideration to be paid by the Participant for such shares.
 
            The Board or Committee shall have the absolute discretion either to grant options in accordance with the Option Grant Program or to issue stock in accordance with the Stock Issuance Program.
 
E.   STOCK SUBJECT TO THE PLAN
 
            The stock issuable under the Plan shall be shares of the Corporation’s authorized but unissued or reacquired common stock. The maximum number of shares of common stock which may be issued under the Plan is 7,500,000 shares.
 
            Shares of common stock subject to outstanding options shall be available for subsequent issuance under the Plan to the extent (i) the options expire or terminate for any reason prior to exercise in full, or (ii) the options are cancelled in accordance with the cancellation-regrant provisions of Article Two. Unvested shares issued under the Plan and subsequently repurchased by the Corporation, at the option exercise or direct issue price paid per share, pursuant to the Corporation’s repurchase rights under the Plan shall be added back to the number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the Plan.
 
            If there is any change to the common stock by reason of any stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization, combination of shares, exchange of shares or other change affecting the outstanding common stock as a class without the Corporation’s receipt of consideration, then appropriate adjustments shall be made to (i) the maximum number and/or class of securities issuable under the Plan, and (ii) the number and/or class of securities and the exercise price per share in effect under each outstanding option in order to prevent the dilution or enlargement of benefits thereunder.
 
II.  OPTION GRANT PROGRAM
 
A.   OPTION TERMS
 
            Each option shall be evidenced by one or more documents in the form approved by the Board, and which shall be subject to the provisions of the Plan.
 
     1.   Exercise Price.
 
          a. The exercise price per share shall be fixed by the Board in accordance with the following provisions:
 
               (i) The exercise price per share shall not be less than the Fair Market Value per share of common stock on the option grant date.
 
               (ii) If the Optionee is a 10% Stockholder, then the exercise price per share shall not be less than one hundred ten percent (110%) of the Fair Market Value per share of common stock on the option grant date for Incentive Options.
 
          b.  The exercise price is payable in cash or check made payable to the Corporation upon exercise of the option, subject to the provisions of Section I of Article Four and the documents evidencing the option. If the common stock is registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“34 Act”) at the time the option is exercised, then the exercise price may also be paid as follows:
 
               (i) in shares of common stock held for the requisite period necessary to avoid a charge to the  Corporation’s earnings for financial reporting purposes and valued at Fair Market Value on the Exercise Date, or
 
               (ii) to the extent the option is exercised for vested shares, through a special sale and remittance  procedure pursuant to which the Optionee shall concurrently provide irrevocable instructions (x) to a Corporation-designated brokerage firm to effect the immediate sale of the purchased shares and remit to the Corporation, out of the sale proceeds available on the settlement date, sufficient funds to cover the aggregate exercise price payable for the purchased shares plus all applicable Federal, state and local income and employment  taxes required to be withheld by the Corporation by reason of such exercise and (y) to the Corporation to deliver the certificates for the purchased shares directly to such brokerage firm in order to complete the sale.
 
            Except to the extent the foregoing sale and remittance procedure is used, payment of the exercise price for the purchased shares must be made on the Exercise Date.
 
     2. Exercise and Term of Options. Each option shall be exercisable at such time or times, during such period and for such number of shares as shall be determined by the Board or Committee and set forth in the documents evidencing the option grant. However, no option shall have a term in excess of five (5) years measured from the option grant date.
 
     3. Effect of Termination of Service.
 
          a.   The following provisions shall govern the exercise of any vested option held by the Optionee at the time of cessation of Optionee’s employment or rendering of services to the Corporation (collectively “Service”) or death:
 
               (i)  Should the Optionee cease to remain in Service for any reason other than death, Disability or Misconduct, then the Optionee shall have a period of three (3) months following the date of such cessation of Service during which to exercise each option held by such Optionee to the extent exercisable on the date of such termination.
 
               (ii) Should Optionee’s Service terminate by reason of Disability, then the Optionee shall have a period of twelve (12) months following the date of such cessation of Service during which to exercise each outstanding option held by such Optionee to the extent exercisable on the date of such termination.
 
               (iii) If the Optionee dies while holding an outstanding option, then the personal representative of his or her estate or the person or persons to whom the option is transferred pursuant to the Optionee’s will or the laws of inheritance shall have a twelve (12)-month period following the date of the Optionee’s death to exercise such option to the extent exercisable on the date of such termination.
 
               (iv) Under no circumstances, however, shall any such option be exercisable after the specified expiration of the option term.
 
               (v) All vested options shall terminate upon the expiration of the applicable exercise period or (if earlier) upon the expiration of the option term.
 
          b.   The Board or Committee shall have the discretion, exercisable either at the time an option is granted or at any time while the option remains outstanding, to:
 
               (i) extend the period of time for which the option is to remain exercisable following Optionee’s cessation of Service or death from the limited period otherwise in effect for that option to such greater period of time as it shall deem appropriate, but in no event beyond the expiration of the option term, and/or
 
               (ii) permit the option to be exercised, during the applicable post-Service exercise period, not only with respect to the number of vested shares of common stock for which such option is exercisable at the time of the Optionee’s cessation of Service but also with respect to one or more additional installments in which the Optionee would have vested under the option had the Optionee continued in Service.
 
     4. Stockholder Rights. The holder of an option shall have no stockholder rights with respect to the shares subject to the option until such person exercises the option, pays the exercise price and becomes the recordholder of the purchased shares.
 
     5. Limited Transferability of Options. During the lifetime of the Optionee, the option shall be exercisable only by the Optionee and shall not be assignable or transferable other than by will or, following the Optionee’s death, by the laws of descent and distribution.
 
B.   CORPORATE TRANSACTION
 
     1. All unvested options shall automatically vest in full if and when either of the following stockholder approved transactions to which the Corporation is a party are consummated: (i) a merger or consolidation in which securities possessing more than fifty percent (50%) of the total combined voting power of the Corporation’s outstanding securities are transferred to a person or persons different from the persons holding those securities immediately prior to such transaction, or (ii) the sale, transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all of the Corporation’s assets in complete liquidation or dissolution of the Corporation. However, the shares subject to an outstanding option shall not vest on such an accelerated basis if and to the extent: (i) such option is assumed by the successor corporation (or parent thereof) in the Corporate Transaction or (ii) such option is to be replaced with a cash incentive program of the successor corporation which preserves the spread existing on the unvested option shares at the time of the Corporate Transaction and provides for subsequent payout in accordance with the same vesting schedule applicable to those unvested option shares or (iii) the acceleration of such option is subject to other limitations imposed by the Board or Committee at the time of the option grant.
 
     2. Each option which is assumed in connection with a Corporate Transaction shall be appropriately adjusted, immediately after such Corporate Transaction, to apply to the number and class of securities which would have been issuable to the Optionee in consummation of such Corporate Transaction, had the option been exercised immediately prior to such Corporate Transaction. Appropriate adjustments shall also be made to (i) the number and class of securities available for issuance under the Plan  following the consummation of such Corporate Transaction and (ii) the exercise price payable per share under each outstanding option, provided the aggregate exercise price payable for such securities shall remain the same.
 
     3. The Board or Committee shall have the discretion, exercisable either at the time the option is granted or at any time while the option remains outstanding, to structure one or more options so that those options shall automatically accelerate and vest in full (and any repurchase rights of the Corporation with respect to the unvested shares subject to those options shall immediately terminate) upon the occurrence of a Corporate Transaction, whether or not those options are to be assumed in the Corporate Transaction.
 
     4. The Board or Committee shall also have full power and authority, exercisable either at the time the option is granted or at any time while the option remains outstanding, to structure such option so that the shares subject to that option will automatically vest on basis should the Optionee’s Service terminate by reason of the Optionee’s involuntary dismissal or discharge by the Corporation for reasons other than misconduct (“Involuntary Termination”) within a designated period (not to exceed one year) following the effective date of any Corporate Transaction in which the option is assumed and the repurchase rights applicable to those shares do not otherwise terminate. Any option so accelerated shall remain exercisable for the fully-vested option shares until the expiration or sooner termination of the option term.
 
     5. The portion of any Incentive Option accelerated in connection with a Corporate Transaction shall remain exercisable as an Incentive Option only to the extent the applicable One Hundred Thousand Dollar ($100,000.00) limitation is not exceeded. To the extent such dollar limitation is exceeded, the accelerated portion of such option shall be exercisable as a Non-Statutory Option under the Federal tax laws.
 
     6. The grant of options under the Plan shall in no way affect the right of the Corporation to adjust, reclassify, reorganize or otherwise change its capital or business structure or to merge, consolidate, dissolve, liquidate or sell or transfer all or any part of its business or assets.
 
III.  STOCK ISSUANCE PROGRAM
 
A.   STOCK ISSUANCE TERMS
 
            Shares of common stock may be issued at the discretion of the Board or Committee under the Stock Issuance Program through direct and immediate issuances without any intervening option grants. Each such stock issuance shall comply with the terms specified below.
 
     1.   Issuances.
 
            Shares of common stock may be issued under the Stock Issuance Program for past or future services rendered, or to be rendered, to the Corporation (or any Parent or Subsidiary) as the Board may deem appropriate in each individual instance.
 
     2.   Vesting Provisions.
 
          a.   Shares of common stock issued under the Stock Issuance Program shall vest at the discretion of the Board or Committee.
 
          b.   The Participant shall have full stockholder rights with respect to any shares of common stock issued to the Participant under the Stock Issuance Program. Accordingly, the Participant shall have the right to vote such shares and to receive any regular cash dividends paid on such shares.
 
IV.  MISCELLANEOUS
 
A.   ADJUSTMENTS DUE TO STOCK SPLITS, MERGERS, CONSOLIDATION, ETC.
 
            If, at any time, the Corporation shall take any action, whether by stock dividend, stock split, combination of shares or otherwise, which results in a proportionate increase or decrease in the  number of shares of common stock theretofore issued and outstanding, the number of shares which are reserved for issuance under the Plan and the number of shares which, at such time, are subject to options shall, to the extent deemed appropriate by the Board or Committee, be increased or decreased in the same  proportion, provided, however, that the Corporation shall not be obligated to issue fractional shares.
 
            Likewise, in the event of any change in the outstanding shares of common stock by reason of any recapitalization, merger, consolidation, reorganization, combination or exchange of shares or other corporate change, the Board or Committee shall make such substitution or adjustments, if any, as it deems to be appropriate, as to the number or kind of shares of common stock or other securities which are reserved for issuance under the Plan and the number of shares or other securities which, at such time are subject to Options.
 
B.   EFFECTIVE DATE AND TERM OF PLAN
 
     1. The Plan shall become effective on November 1, 2013, provided that no Incentive Options may be granted unless the Plan is first approved by the Corporation’s stockholders. The Board may grant options and issue shares under the Plan at any time after the effective date of the Plan and before the date fixed herein for termination of the Plan.
 
     2. The Plan shall terminate upon the earliest of (i) the expiration of the ten (10)-year period measured from the date the Plan is adopted by the Board, (ii) the date on which all shares available for issuance under the Plan shall have been issued as vested shares or (iii) the termination of all outstanding options in connection with a Corporate Transaction. All options and unvested stock issuances outstanding at the time of a clause (i) termination event shall continue to have full force and effect in accordance with the provisions of the documents evidencing those options or issuances.
 
C.      AMENDMENT OF THE PLAN
 
            The Board or Committee shall have complete and exclusive power and authority to amend or modify the Plan in any or all respects, except for those persons ineligible to participate. However, no such amendment or modification shall adversely affect the rights and obligations with respect to options or unvested stock issuances at the time outstanding under the Plan unless the Optionee or the Participant consents to such amendment or modification. In addition, certain amendments may require stockholder approval pursuant to applicable laws and regulations.
 
D.      WITHHOLDING
 
            The Corporation’s obligation to deliver shares of common stock upon the exercise of any options or upon the issuance of shares issued under the Plan shall be subject to the satisfaction of all applicable Federal, state and local income and employment tax withholding requirements.
 
E.      REGULATORY APPROVALS
 
            The implementation of the Plan, the granting of any options under the Plan and the issuance of any shares of common stock (i) upon the exercise of any option or (ii) under the Stock Issuance Program shall be subject to the Corporation’s obtaining all approvals and permits required by regulatory authorities having jurisdiction over the Plan, the options granted under it and the shares of common stock issued pursuant to it.
 
F.      NO EMPLOYMENT OR SERVICE RIGHTS
 
            Nothing in the Plan shall confer upon the Optionee or the Participant any right to continue in Service for any period of specific duration or interfere with or otherwise restrict in any way the rights of the Corporation (or any Parent or Subsidiary employing or retaining such person) or of the Optionee or the Participant, which rights are hereby expressly reserved by each, to terminate such person’s Service at any time for any reason, with or without cause.
 
APPENDIX
 
The following definitions shall be in effect under the Plan:
 
Board shall mean the Corporation’s Board of Directors.
 
Change of Control shall mean:
 
     (i)  any person who is not currently such becomes the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing 50% or more of the combined voting power of the Company’s then outstanding voting securities; or
 
     (ii) three or more directors, whose election or nomination for election is not approved by a majority of the Incumbent  Board (as defined in the Plan), are elected within any single 12-month period to serve on the Board of Directors; or
 
     (iii) members of the Incumbent Board cease to constitute a majority of the Board of Directors without the approval of the remaining members of the Incumbent Board; or
 
     (iv) any merger (other than a merger where the Company is the survivor and there is no accompanying change in control under subparagraphs (i), (ii) or (iii) of this  paragraph) , consolidation, liquidation or dissolution of the Company, or the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company.
 
Code shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
 
Common Stock shall mean the Corporation’s common stock, $.001 par value.
 
Corporate Transaction shall mean either of the following stockholder-approved transactions to which the Corporation is a party:
 
     (i) a merger or consolidation in which securities possessing more than fifty percent (50%) of the total combined voting power of the Corporation’s outstanding securities are transferred to a person or persons different from the persons holding those securities immediately prior to such transaction, or
 
     (ii) the sale, transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all of the Corporation’s assets in complete liquidation or dissolution of the Corporation.
 
Corporation shall mean Vasomedical, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
 
Disability shall mean the inability of Optionee to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment and shall be determined by the Plan Administrator on the basis of such medical evidence as the Plan Administrator deems warranted under the circumstances. Disability shall be deemed to constitute Permanent Disability in the event that such Disability is expected to result in death or has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of twelve (12) months or more.
 
Eligibility. Incentive Options may only be granted to Employees other than the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and directors.
 
Employee shall mean an individual who is in the employ of the Corporation (or any Parent or Subsidiary), subject to the control and direction of the employer entity as to both the work to be performed and the manner and method of performance.
 
Exercise Date shall mean the date on which the option shall have been exercised.
 
Exercise Price shall mean the exercise price payable per Option Share as specified in the Grant Notice.
 
Expiration Date shall mean the date on which the option expires as specified in the Grant Notice.
 
Fair Market Value per share of common stock on any relevant date shall be determined in accordance with the following provisions:
 
     (i) If the common stock is at the time traded on the NASDAQ Global or Capital Market, then the Fair Market Value shall be the closing selling price per share of common stock on the date in question, as the price is reported by the National Association of Securities Dealers on the NASDAQ Global or Capital Market. If there is no closing selling price for the common stock on the date in question, then the Fair Market Value shall be the closing selling price on the last preceding date for which such quotation exists.
 
     (ii) If the common stock is at the time listed on any Stock Exchange, then the Fair Market Value shall be the closing selling price per share of common stock on the date in question on the Stock Exchange determined by the Plan Administrator to be the primary market for the common stock, as such price is officially quoted in the composite tape of transactions on such exchange. If there is no closing selling price for the common stock on the date in question, then the Fair Market Value shall be the closing selling price on the last preceding date for which such quotation exists.
 
     (iii) If the common stock is at the time neither listed on any Stock Exchange nor traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market, then the Fair Market Value shall be determined by the Plan Administrator after taking into account such factors as the Plan Administrator shall deem appropriate.
 
Grant Date shall mean the date of grant of the option as specified in the Grant Notice.
 
Grant Notice shall mean the Notice of Grant of Stock Option accompanying the Agreement, pursuant to which Optionee has been informed of the basic terms of the option evidenced hereby.
 
Incentive Option shall mean an option which satisfies the requirements of Code Section 422.
 
Misconduct shall mean the commission of any act of fraud, embezzlement or dishonesty by the Optionee or Participant, any unauthorized use or disclosure by such person of confidential information or trade secrets of the Corporation (or any Parent or Subsidiary), or any other intentional misconduct by such person adversely affecting the business or affairs of the Corporation (or any Parent or Subsidiary) in a material manner. The foregoing definition shall not be deemed to be inclusive of all the acts or omissions which the Corporation (or any Parent or Subsidiary) may consider as grounds for the dismissal or discharge of any Optionee, Participant or other person in the Service of the Corporation (or any Parent or Subsidiary).
 
1934 Act shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
 
Non-Employee Director shall have the meaning provided under Rule 16(b) or any successor rule under the 1934 Act.
 
Non-Statutory Option shall mean an option not intended to satisfy the requirements of Code Section 422.
 
Option Agreement shall mean the option agreement issued pursuant to the Grant Notice.
 
Option Shares shall mean the number of shares of common stock subject to the option.
 
Optionee shall mean the person to whom the option is granted as specified in the Grant Notice.
 
Parent shall mean any corporation (other than the Corporation) in an unbroken chain of corporations ending with the Corporation, provided each corporation in the unbroken chain (other than the Corporation) owns, at the time of the determination, stock possessing fifty percent (50%) or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock in one of the other corporations in such chain.
 
Permitted Transfer shall mean (i) a gratuitous transfer of the Purchased Shares, provided and only if Optionee obtains the Corporation’s prior written consent to such transfer, (ii) a transfer of title to the Purchased Shares effected pursuant to Optionee’s will or the laws of intestate succession following Optionee’s death or (iii) a transfer to the Corporation in pledge as security for any purchase-money indebtedness incurred by Optionee in connection with the acquisition of the Purchased Shares.
 
Plan shall mean the Corporation’s 2013 Stock Plan.
 
Plan Administrator shall mean either the Board or a committee of the Board acting in its capacity as administrator of the Plan.
 
Purchase Agreement shall mean the stock purchase agreement pursuant to the Grant Notice.
 
Service shall mean the Optionee’s performance of services for the Corporation (or any Parent or Subsidiary) in the capacity of an Employee.
 
Stock Exchange shall mean the NASDAQ Global Market System, American Stock Exchange,  New York Stock Exchange, or Over the Counter Bulletin Board.
 
Subsidiary shall mean any corporation (other than the Corporation) in an unbroken chain of corporations beginning with the Corporation, provided each corporation (other than the last corporation) in the unbroken chain owns, at the time of the determination, stock possessing fifty percent (50%) or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock in one of the other corporations in such chain.
 
Vesting Commencement Date shall mean the date on which the Option Shares commence to vest as specified in the Grant Notice.
 
Vesting Schedule shall mean the vesting schedule specified in the Grant Notice pursuant to which the Optionee is to vest in the Option Shares in a series of installments over his or her period of Service.

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 13a/15d OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

I, Jun Ma, certify that:

 

  1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Vasomedical, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “registrant”);

 

  1. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

  1. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

  1. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

    1. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
    2. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
    3. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
    4. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

  1. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s Board of Directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

    1. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and
    2. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

/s/ Jun Ma                         .

Jun Ma

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

Date: November 14, 2013


 

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 13a/15d OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

I, Michael J. Beecher, certify that:

 

  1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Vasomedical, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “registrant”);

 

  1. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

  1. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

  1. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

    1. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
    2. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
    3. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
    4. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

  1. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s Board of Directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

    1. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and
    2. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

/s/ Michael J. Beecher           .

Michael J. Beecher

Chief Financial Officer

 

Date: November 14, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT 32.1

 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

In connection with the quarterly report of Vasomedical, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Jun Ma, as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

 

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

 

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

 

                                                                                    /s/ Jun Ma                          .

                                                                                    Jun Ma 

                                                                                    President and Chief Executive Officer

 

Dated: November 14, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                       

 

 

 

EXHIBIT 32.2

 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

In connection with the quarterly report of Vasomedical, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Michael J. Beecher, as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

 

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

 

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

 

 

                                                                                    /s/ Michael J. Beecher             .

                                                                                    Michael J. Beecher

Dated: November 14, 2013                                                            Chief Financial Officer