32 HAMPSHIRE ROAD , SALEM , NEW HAMPSHIRE 03079
(603) 893-8778

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
NONE

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
COMMON STOCK, $0.001 par value

 

Name of each exchange on which registered:
The NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc.

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2003 Form 10-K

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2003 Form 10-K

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This Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.You can identify forward-looking statements by the use of the words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," " intend," "estimate," "assume," and other similar expression which predict or indicate future events and trends and which do not relate to historical matters. The Company's actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from our expectations expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements sometimes for reasons that are beyond the Company's control. Such reasons include, without limitation: the existence of other suppliers of optical components and illumination products, who may have greater resources than the Company; the risk that the Company's products may infringe patents held by other parties; the uncertainty that the Company's significant investments in R&D will result in products that achieve market acceptance; the Company's ability to attract and maintain key personnel; whether the Company is able to design products to meet the special needs of its customers; and that market conditions could make it more difficult or expensive for the Company to obtain the necessary capital to finance necessary research and development projects, operations as well as its ability to refinance existing debt. Additional factors that might cause such a difference are discussed in the section entitled "Certain Factors Affecting Future Operating Results" beginning on page 23 of this Form 10-K.

ITEM 1.     BUSINESS

GENERAL

StockerYale, Inc. (the Company) is an independent designer and manufacturer of structured light lasers, light emitting diodes, (LEDs), fiber optic, and fluorescent illumination technologies as well as specialty optical fiber, phase masks, and advanced optical sub-components for use in a wide range of markets and industries including the machine vision, telecommunications, aerospace, defense and security, utilities, industrial inspection, and medical markets.

 DEVELOPMENTS DURING FISCAL 2003

As outlined as priorities for 2003 in the Company's Fiscal 2002 Form 10-K Management Plan, during Fiscal 2003 management was successful in renegotiating its credit facilities and securing new financing; increasing revenues; reducing both operating expenses and losses; and improving cash flow. The key developments in Fiscal 2003 were:

• Revenues in 2003 increased $1.1 million or 9% compared to 2002. Excluding the printer and recorder product line revenues of $1.1 million in 2002 and $0.2 million in 2003, which was transferred to an outside distributor in the fourth quarter of 2002, revenues increased $2.0 million or 17%.
• Gross margins improved $1.1 million or 61%.
• Operating expenses in 2003 decreased $3.8 million or 22% compared to 2002. Excluding non-cash asset impairment charges of $1.9 million in 2003 and $1.6 million in 2002, operating expenses decreased $4.1 million or 27% from $15.5 million in 2002 to $11.4 million in 2003.
• Increased year-end order backlog $0.5 million or 23% from $2.2 million in 2002 to $2.7 million in 2003.
• Closed a $1.2 million equity and convertible debt placement in the third quarter with several of the Company's institutional investors.
• Closed a $2.5 million convertible note in the third quarter with Laurus Master Funds, LTD.
• StockerYale Ireland received a $0.8 million order for custom designed, light-emitting diode (LED) illuminators from an European OEM customer.
• StockerYale Asia received a $0.4 million order for advanced imaging systems from a large Asian disc drive manufacturer.

COMPANY HISTORY

StockerYale, Inc. was incorporated on March 27, 1951 under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts . In December 1995, the Company completed the registration of its Common Stock with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and its stock now trades on the NASDAQ National Market under the trading symbol "STKR".

On May 13, 1998 , the Company acquired StockerYale Canada, Inc., formerly known as Lasiris, Inc., a Canadian manufacturer of industrial lasers and other illumination and photonics products. The acquisition of StockerYale Canada provided the Company with the capability to manufacture laser-based illumination products and phase masks, which are used to manufacture fiber Bragg gratings for telecommunication applications.

The Company acquired StockerYale Canada through Lasiris Holdings, Inc., a newly formed New Brunswick corporation ("LHI") and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.  StockerYale Canada is operated as a wholly owned Canadian subsidiary of LHI. In connection with this transaction, the former stockholders of StockerYale Canada received shares of capital stock in LHI, which are exchangeable into shares of the Company's common stock on a one-for-one basis at any time at the option of the holder.

In addition to Lasiris Holdings, Inc., the Company has two active subsidiaries. On June 16, 2000 , the Company acquired StockerYale (IRL) Ltd., formerly known as CorkOpt Ltd, which is a wholly owned Irish subsidiary and StockerYale Asia PTE Ltd., formerly known as Radiant Asiatec Pte, Ltd., a Singapore corporation that was formed in December 1997 and is an 80% owned subsidiary of the Company. The acquisition of StockerYale (IRL) Ltd. provided the Company with the capability to manufacture and sell light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, for industrial applications. StockerYale Asia PTE Ltd. is the entity through which the Company sells its illumination products in Southeast Asia .

As of February 28, 2004, the authorized capital stock of the Company was 100,000,000 shares of Common Stock of which 17,350,076 shares were issued and outstanding. Additionally, 10,329,596 shares of Common Stock were reserved for issuance upon the exercise of outstanding options and warrants to purchase Common Stock and upon the exchange of 84,721 shares of Lasiris Holdings, which are exchangeable into Company Common Stock on a one-for-one basis.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT INDUSTRY SEGMENTS

The Company operates within two segments, namely illumination and optical components. Illumination products include structured light lasers, specialized fiber optic, fluorescent, and light-emitting diode (LED) products for the machine vision, industrial inspection, and defense and security industries. The optical components segment includes communication and sub-component and specialty optical fiber for the telecommunications, aerospace, utility and medical markets.

PRODUCTS

ILLUMINATION PRODUCTS

StockerYale is a leading developer and manufacturer of specialized illumination products for the inspection, machine vision, medical, and military markets and continues to be the only company with design and manufacturing competencies in four illumination disciplines: fiber optic, fluorescent, structured light laser, and light emitting diode (LED) technologies. The Company also differentiates itself from many of its competitors by delivering custom designed lighting solutions that can operate as a stand-alone illumination source or as an integral component of a larger OEM system.

The Company's fiber optic illumination products provide shadow-free, glare-free, cool illumination by way of a halogen light source (i.e., fiber optic illuminator) and the components (i.e., fiber optic light guide) that carry the illumination output to the intended location.

StockerYale manufactures high output, 0.66 and 0.55 numerical aperture (N.A.) glass fiber, in addition to polymer clad fused silica (quartz) fiber that is used in its fiber optic components, providing customers with the lighting solution that best fits their application. StockerYale's illumination fiber is internally produced in its Salem drawing facility rather than outsourced. This ensures that a higher quality of light demanded by increasingly sophisticated imaging systems and advanced quality assurance processes is delivered.

StockerYale has over twenty years experience designing and manufacturing high-quality fluorescent illumination products that are primarily used in microscopy and machine vision applications. The Company's fluorescent illuminators provide the critical lighting needs for a diversity of microscopes and cameras that are widely used for inspection in the semiconductor and disk drive manufacturing industries as well as machine vision applications. StockerYale has the most comprehensive line of fluorescent products available and believes that its Model 9 circular fluorescent microscope illuminator (CFMI) is one of the world's leading microscope illuminators. The Company also custom designs fluorescent illumination systems to meet a customer's exact lighting requirements.

For customers looking for a compact, long lasting illumination source, StockerYale offers LED lighting systems. The Company's patented, state-of-the-art, chip-on-board LED units draw less power and are not subject to the influences of oxidation that other lighting technologies endure, resulting in a life span of over 60,000 hours. Furthermore, because of the intrinsic characteristics of LEDs, which can be engineered into virtually any geometric configuration, StockerYale's LED's are ideal for specialized illumination applications within the semiconductor and electronics and also the medical industries that require the properties and benefits that only this lighting technology can deliver.

StockerYale's Lasiris TM brand laser pattern projectors are used in the industrial inspection and 3-D machine vision industries and have most recently been introduced into the medical and military industries for specialized applications. The Company's patented optical lens produces a non-Gaussian (evenly illuminated) distinct laser line or a more complex laser light pattern that maintains a consistent intensity along the length and height of the projection. StockerYale's lasers are electrostatic discharge (ESD) protected, feature interchangeable head patterns, and most meet Class II eye safety ratings. By applying nearly 15 years of electro-optic R&D experience, the Company offers custom designed laser pattern projectors that meet even the most stringent requirements.

Lasers can be useful for contour mapping of parts, surface defect detection, depth measurements, guidelines, edges detection, and alignment. For example, in machine vision applications, structured light lasers may be used on systems recording the gap and flushness between car body components. In industrial inspection applications, these products may draw attention to parts that do not conform to specifications, such as defective parts.

OPTICAL COMPONENTS

StockerYale is an independent designer and manufacturer of specialty optical fiber and phase masks that are primarily used by fiber optic sensor, fiber optic gyroscope and telecommunication equipment manufacturers around the world.

Today, the Company is a leading supplier of phase masks, which are high precision phase diffraction gratings used as both a key enabling technology for the production of fiber Bragg gratings (FBGs) and for biomedical applications. FBGs offer a passive fiber-based means of filtering and stabilizing wavelengths to improve the performance of optical components used in various telecommunication and sensor applications. The Company also has the technical expertise and R&D facilities to optimize or custom design a phase mask that supports a special wavelength operation or tailor the mask dimensions to satisfy a customer's specific application.

The phase mask product line is sold by a direct sales force in North America and Europe and through distributor channels in Asia .

StockerYale designs and produces high-quality specialty optical fiber for both industry standard and custom applications.

StockerYale's specialty optical fiber fall into five broad categories: rare-earth doped fibers, polarization maintaining fibers, photosensitive fibers, bend insensitive fibers and custom designed fibers. These specialty optical fibers support a diverse range of applications, including erbium-doped fiber amplifiers, (EDFAs), fiber Bragg gratings, (FBGs), high-voltage current sensors, gyroscopes, and other applications related to optical fiber sensors and telecommunications.

The Company is currently marketing six classes of specialty optical fibers: Polarization Maintaining, Bend Insensitive Erbium-doped, Photosensitive, Select Cut-off and Polyimide Coated. Polarization Maintaining Fiber is used in Fiber Optic Gyroscopes, Current Sensors and with Polarization sensitive components, representing some of our biggest markets. The fiber is also used for pig-tailing source lasers in the telecommunications market. Bend Insensitive Fiber is used in devices such as Fiber Optic Hydrophones. Fiber Optic Hydrophones are in large volumes for mapping the ocean floor in both the oil exploration and military markets. Select Cut-off fibers are used for connecting lasers to optical networks and for coupling light into optical devices. Erbium-doped fiber is used to manufacture Erbium-doped fiber amplifiers, a critical component in today's optical networks. Photosensitive fiber is used in the fabrication of FBGs, a filter used in optical networks and sensors to selec t specific wavelengths. Polyimide coated fiber is used in both harsh environments such as oil well monitoring and exploration as well as in medical devices. StockerYale is involved in developing custom designed fibers to meet the needs of its customers; such fibers are specifically tailored to meet stringent requirements of the Company's customers and is often financed by the customer.

Optical fibers can be simply categorized as either long-haul fiber or as specialty optical fiber, which is used to manage the behavior of light waves as they pass through an optical network. Long-haul fibers are low-cost, high-volume products manufactured by Corning , Furukawa (the former Lucent OFS business), and Alcatel. Specialty optical fibers are high-cost, low-volume products made by FiberCore ( England ), 3M, Nufern, and the companies who also make the long-haul fibers.

Since other specialty optical fiber suppliers also compete with their customers in other optical components markets, StockerYale believes that long-term it is uniquely positioned to satisfy the growing market demand for independently produced, high-quality specialized optical fiber. Consistent with this goal, the Company has built specialty optical fiber capacity to fulfill the need for an independent SOF developer and supplier with significant capacity.

The Company has capitalized on its proprietary knowledge of phase masks, used in the manufacture of fiber Bragg gratings, to expand into diffraction gratings, which are used in the military, biomedical, test & measurement, laser, and sensor markets.

SALES DATA

Specialized illumination and optical sub-component products represent 92% and 7%, respectively, of 2003 revenues, 83% and 9%, respectively, in 2002 and 69% and 23%, respectively, in 2001. Printer and recorder product sales represented 1% of revenues in 2003, and 8% in 2002 and 2001.

DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN REVENUE

Sales to unaffiliated customers in foreign countries represented 48%, 40% and 38% of net revenues in 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively.

MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION

The Company's products are sold to over 2,000 customers, primarily in North America , Europe and the Pacific Rim . The Company sells directly to, and works with, a group of approximately 50 distributors and machine vision integrators to sell its specialized illumination products. Optical components are sold directly to OEM customers by the Company's sales organization.

COMPETITION AND COMPETITIVE POSITION

The Company competes with a number of firms in the design and manufacture of its specialized illumination, optical fiber and sub-component products. Some competitors have greater resources than the Company, and as a result, may have competitive advantages in the research and development and sales and distribution.

In the industrial fluorescent lighting market, the Company has two primary competitors. MicroLite markets a product similar in appearance to the Company's circular fluorescent microscope illuminator. Techni-Quip Corporation offers industrial fluorescent lighting as part of its product line but as a whole, its lighting product line is limited and represents a small percentage of that company's total business.

The Company has five primary competitors in the fiber optic illumination market. The most established segment of this market relates to illumination for microscopes. Within that market, Volpi Manufacturing USA, Inc. and Dolan-Jenner Industries, Inc. compete directly with the Company's products. Both of these companies have been producing fiber optic products for more than thirty years and offer a complete line of fiber optic illumination systems for microscopy applications. A third company, Cuda Products, Inc., also supplies fiber optic lighting for microscopy; however, its primary market is medical. The value-oriented segment of the microscopy market is dominated by Chiu Technical Corp, which offers an inexpensive, "no-frills", fiber optic lighting system. A newer segment in the fiber optic lighting market relates to automated imaging and inspection equipment for machine vision. Schott-Fostec, Inc. is the leading provider of fiber optic lighting for the machine visi on industry.

The Company has developed the in-house capability to draw its own glass fiber in variable dimensions to suit customer needs. Although some of the above-named competitors also have this capability, the Company believes that its proprietary manufacturing techniques result in fiber that has increased reliability. Since mid-1996, the Company has invested in developing its in-house design and research capabilities, including the hiring of personnel trained in optical, chemical, mechanical and electrical engineering and related disciplines, and the purchase of computers and laboratory equipment necessary to support these personnel. Further, the Company has succeeded in designing and developing a complete line of fiber optic lighting products for both the machine vision and microscopy markets.

Over the last eighteen months, the Company completed a program to expand its specialty optical fiber capability to include specialty optical fibers (SOF) for the defense and security, utility and telecommunication industries. The Company made substantial capital investments in plant and equipment in connection with its development of a complete line of specialty optical fibers (SOF). The Company's major competitors in this area include OFS, formally Lucent's Optical Fiber Solutions division, Corning , and 3M. With OFS (now owned by Furukawa), Corning and 3M consuming the majority of their SOF products internally, the Company believes it is positioned to be a leading independent supplier of SOF.

BACKLOG

The Company maintains an inventory of standard materials and components and generally manufactures standard illumination product configurations within one to five days after receipt of a customer order. The optical components and specialty optical products are generally manufactured to specifications of the customer order with a one to four week turnaround between order and shipment. Although such rapid response is, and historically has been, a selling advantage for the Company, some orders are placed for future delivery. At December 31, 2003 , the Company had a backlog of orders for future delivery of approximately $2.7 million compared to approximately $2.2 million as of December 31, 2002 . The $0.5 million increase in the backlog was the result of a significant improvement in laser back orders during the fourth quarter of 2003.

RAW MATERIALS

The raw materials and components used in the Company's products are purchased from a number of different suppliers and are generally available from several sources.

DEPENDENCE ON ONE OR A FEW MAJOR CUSTOMERS

The Company's customer base consists of more than 2,000 customers in various industries worldwide. Sales to the Company's largest single customer represented 8% of the Company's total net sales in fiscal 2003. The Company's top ten customers represented approximately 34% of total net sales in fiscal 2003 and 32% in 2002 and 2001.

PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS

The Company holds patents in the United States and Ireland and has filed additional patent applications in the United States , Canada , Europe and Japan . StockerYale (IRL), Ltd holds a patent on a method for attaching semiconductor chips and has applied for two patents in the United States , Canada and Europe on new LED ring light and line light technologies. StockerYale Canada holds exclusive rights to three patents in the United States and one patent in Canada through licensing agreements. A wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, Innovative Specialty Optical Fiber Components LLC, has applied for a patent in the United States on a fiber optic technology for depolarizing light. A 49% owned joint venture of the Company, Optune Technologies, Inc. has applied for two patents in the United States on a tunable optical filter for optical communications.

The Company has four patents relating to fundamental technological devices and methodologies used to achieve low-cost fluorescent light dimming; these patents expire on August 18, 2009 , August 24, 2010 , September 6, 2011 and September 13, 2011 . StockerYale Canada 's material patents consist of four patents for lenses, which expire on May 2, 2006 , November 27, 2007 , June 4, 2013 and December 15, 2015 . The Company believes that patents are an effective way of protecting its competitive technological advantages, and considers its patents to be a strong deterrent against unauthorized manufacture, use and sale of its products and key product attributes. There can be no assurance, however, that a patent will be issued with respect to the Company's pending patent applications or whether the Company's patents or license rights will provide meaningful protection for the Company.

The Company also relies upon trade secret protection for its confidential and proprietary information. There can be no assurance that others will not independently develop substantially equivalent proprietary information and techniques, or otherwise gain access to and use or disclose the Company's trade secrets or that the Company can meaningfully protect its trade secrets.

The Company holds rights in certain trademarks to protect its brand name recognition in various markets. Because of the Company's long history and reputation for designing and manufacturing high quality products, trademark protection enhances the Company's position in the market.

Although the Company believes that its products and other proprietary rights do not infringe the proprietary rights of third parties, there can be no guarantee that infringement claims will not be asserted against the Company in the future or that any such claims will not require the Company to enter into royalty arrangements or result in costly litigation.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

The Company intends to continue to invest significant amounts in research and development for new products and for enhancements to existing products. Research and development expenditures for the Company were $3.7 million or 26% of net revenues in 2003 and $6.2 million or 48% of net revenues in 2002. The $2.5 million or 41% reduction in research and development expenses was the result of reduced research and development activities which resulted in lower salaries and benefits, lower development costs and the elimination of research and development joint venture expenditures.

COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS

The Company is subject to evolving Federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations. Compliance with such laws and regulations in the past has had no material effect on the capital expenditures, earnings or competitive position of the Company. The Company believes that it complies in all material respects with existing environmental laws and regulations applicable to it. However, the Company's Salem , New Hampshire headquarters are currently the subject of environmental testing and monitoring relating to soil and groundwater contamination that occurred under prior ownership. The costs incurred to date for such testing and for remediation planning have been paid by third parties. The Company believes that the costs of any required remediation will be covered by an environmental indemnity obtained from the seller, John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company. In addition, it is management's understanding that in April 1996, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection circulated notices to parties identified as "potentially responsible parties" with respect to the Company's Salem , New Hampshire headquarters. The Company did not receive such notice. Compliance with environmental laws and regulations in the future may require additional capital expenditures, and the Company expects that in the foreseeable future such capital expenditures will be financed by cash flow from operations.

EMPLOYEES

As of February 28, 2004 , the Company employed approximately 150 people, of whom 4 were part-time employees. None of the Company's employees are represented by a labor union and the Company believes that it has good relations with its employees.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION

We maintain a website at www.stockeryale.com We make available through our website free of charge, our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file those reports with, or furnish them to, the Securities and Exchange Commission. We also similarly make available, free of charge though our website, the reports filed with the SEC by our executive officers, directors and 10% stockholders pursuant to Section 16 under the Exchange Act. We are not including the information contained at www.stockeryale.com at any other Internet address as part of, or incorporating it by reference into, this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 2.     PROPERTIES

The Company conducts its business at two Company owned facilities and in two leased facilities. The Company's headquarters are located in a 95,000 square foot facility in Salem, New Hampshire, which also houses research and development, manufacturing, sales and distribution functions for the Company's specialized lighting and specialty optical fiber products. In December 2000, the Company purchased a 65,000 square foot building and property located in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec for research and development, manufacturing, and sales and distribution by its Canadian subsidiary, StockerYale Canada. StockerYale Asia Pte, Ltd. operates out of an approximately 2,733 square foot leased office space in Singapore. StockerYale (IRL), Ltd leases approximately 5,500 square feet in Cork, Ireland.

At the end of 2003, the Company's Salem facility was owned by the Company subject to a mortgage granted to TJJ Corporation, which secured obligations of the Company to such party. As of February 25, 2004 , the Company paid the TJJ mortgage in full including outstanding principal and accrued interest. Also, as of February 25, 2004, Laurus Master Funds, LTD entered into a first mortgage on the Company's Salem facility. The Company's Canadian facility in Dollard-des-Ormeaux is owned by the Company subject to a mortgage granted to the National Bank of Canada , which secures obligations of the Company to such party. See "MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS-Liquidity and Capital Resources."

The Company's facilities are generally operated on the basis of one shift per day, five days per week. Management considers the facilities to be in generally good condition, to be adequately maintained and insured, and sufficient to satisfy the Company's needs for the foreseeable future.

ITEM 3.     LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

At times, the Company may be involved in disputes and/or litigation with respect to its products and operations in its normal course of business. The Company does not believe that the ultimate impact of the resolution of such matters would have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or results of operations. The Company is not currently involved in any legal proceedings.

ITEM 4.     SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

On August 26, 2003 , the Company requested its shareholders to approve a proposal for the Board of Directors to choose either one of three reverse stock split options or none. The proposal was submitted to shareholders to allow the Company to maintain a minimum bid price and continue to be listed on the NASDAQ National Market. The shareholders approved the proposal on October 16, 2003 , however, the Company subsequently regained compliance with the listing requirements in the normal course of trading and no action was taken by the Board of Directors.

ITEM 5.     MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The Company's common stock is traded on The NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol STKR. On February 28, 2004 , there were 2,879 registered holders of record of the Company's common stock. The Company has not paid and does not intend to pay cash dividends on its common stock. The high and low common stock prices per share were as follows:

Quarter Ended		Mar. 31			June 30			Sept. 30			Dec. 31			Year
Fiscal 2002
Common stock price per share:
High		$	11.00		$	7.65		$	2.84		$	3.00		$	11.00
Low			6.42			2.02			0.69			0.53			0.53
Fiscal 2003
Common stock price per share:
High		$	1.64		$	1.00		$	1.34		$	1.44		$	1.64
Low			0.59			.050			0.62			0.82			0.50

 

 

Equity Compensation Plan Information
Plan Category	Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights	Weighted average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights	Number of securities remaining available for future issuance
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders	3,552,673	$5.86	5,141
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders	None	None	None
Total	3,552,673	$5.86	5,141

ITEM 6.     SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The following selected consolidated financial data are derived from the Company's audited consolidated financial statements. The data should be read in conjunction with the Company's related financial statements, notes and other information included in this annual report.

In thousands, except earnings per share
Year Ended December 31		2003			2002			2001			2000			1999
Statement of Operations Data
Revenue		$	14,117		$	12,992		$	15,581		$	18,366		$	11,483
Operating loss from continuing operations			(10,332)			(15,233)			(14,156)			(1,200)			(609)
Operating loss from discontinued operations			0			0			0			43			6
Loss from continuing operations			(10,332)			(15,508)			(13,671)			(1,533)			(895)
Loss from discontinued operations			0			0			(191)			(1,862)			(163)
Net loss			(11,650)			(15,508)			(13,862)			(3,395)			(1,058)
Loss per share from continuing operations--basic and diluted			(0.85)			(1.22)			(1.28)			(0.18)			(0.12)
Loss per share from discontinued operations--basic and diluted			0			0			(0.02)			(0.21)			(0.02)
Balance Sheet Data
Total assets			32,689			41,320			43,360			36,981			16,679
Net assets of discontinued operations			0			0			0			1,100			2,092
Long-term obligations, net of current portion			3,934			96			2,807			3,708			4,376
Total liabilities			15,458			16,358			13,335			9,082			12,925
Stockholders' equity			17,231			24,962			30,025			27,899			3,754

  ITEM 7.     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR 2003 AND 2002

Management Discussion and Analysis contains statements that are forward-looking. These statements are based on expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially because of factors discussed in "Certain Factors Affecting Future Operating Results." As further discussed in the following Liquidity and Capital Resources section, the Company is experiencing liquidity problems and is in default of its loan agreements.

  NET REVENUE

Net revenues in 2003 increased $1.1 million or 9% compared to 2002. Excluding the printer and recorder product line revenue of $1.1 million in 2002 and $0.2 million in 2003, which the Company transferred to an outside distributor in the fourth quarter of 2002, net revenues increased $2.0 million or 17% in 2003. The strong Canadian dollar and Euro relative to the United States dollar represented approximately $0.4 million or 20% of the overall revenue growth.

Net revenues from the Company's specialized illumination products, excluding the printer and recorder product line, increased $2.2 million or 20% led by strong gains in both lasers and LED shipments. Revenues in the second half of 2003 for the structured laser and LED product lines increased 22% over the second half of 2002 and 8% over the first half of 2003, indicating a favorable trend in the demand for custom applications of lighting solutions for OEM customers in the machine vision, military and medical markets.

Revenue from fluorescent and fiber optic illumination products manufactured in the Company's Salem facility increased a modest $0.3 million or 10% as demand for fiber optic applications grew 15% but were partially offset by a 3% decline in shipments of fluorescent products.

Revenue of laser illumination products manufactured in the Company's Montreal facility increased $0.6 million or 12% to $6.2 million as a result of growth in military applications and new products introduced in the second half of 2003.

Revenues in our Ireland and Singapore subsidiaries increased $1.0 million and $0.3 million, respectively. A large OEM order for a custom designed LED application for a security "ID" application was primarily responsible for the gain in Ireland.

Revenues from the Company's optical fiber and sub-component product line declined $0.2 million or 13% as a $0.3 million decline in phase mask shipments was partially offset by a $0.1 improvements in optical fiber revenues. These product lines continued to be impacted by the two- year economic slump in the telecommunications sector. However, the Company has completed the development of approximately twenty optical fibers during the past year and expects revenues to grow in 2004, particularly in the gyroscope and sensing markets.

Revenues from the printer and recorder product line, which was transferred to an outside distributor in the fourth quarter of 2002, declined from $1.1 million in 2002 to $0.2 million in 2003.
 

COST OF SALES

Cost of sales in 2003 remained level with 2002 at $11.2 million. Cost of sales is composed of raw materials, direct labor and manufacturing overhead. Raw material costs increased $1.9 million to $6.9 million in 2003 of which higher revenue volume represented approximately $1.0 million. The remaining $0.9 million increase was principally due to inventory write-offs associated with the Company's shift to an OEM model, obsolete inventory related to historical purchases for markets that did not develop as planned and excess inventory of older products replaced by newer products introduced in 2003. Direct labor costs declined $0.2 million as a result of reduced staffing levels in the specialty optical fiber product line. Manufacturing overhead costs declined $1.6 million or 33% principally due to a decrease in overhead salaries related to supporting the telecommunication product lines in both Salem and Montreal .

GROSS PROFIT

Gross Profit increased $1.1 million or 61% from $1.8 million or 14% of revenue in 2002 to $2.9 million or 21% of revenue in 2003. The Company expects gross profits to improve to 30% to 37% in 2004 as a result of manufacturing costs reduction implemented in the second half of 2003.

OPERATING EXPENSES

Operating expenses in 2003 decreased $3.8 million or 22% compared to 2002. Excluding non-cash asset impairment charges of $1.9 million in 2003 and $1.6 million in 2002, operating expenses decreased $4.1 million or 27% from $15.5 million in 2002 to $11.4 million in 2003 as all expense categories experienced reduced spending levels. Reduced salaries and fringe benefits, particularly in the specialty fiber optics research and development product line, represented $1.9 million or 45% of the savings.

Selling Expenses

Selling expenses declined $0.6 million or 18% as a $1.0 million reduction in Salem expenses, particularly in the specialty fiber optics product line, were partially offset by higher illumination marketing costs in both Montreal and Ireland. Consolidated salaries and fringe benefits expenses as a result of headcount reductions represented $0.3 million of the savings, while reduced travel and trade shows contributed an additional $0.3 million.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and Administrative expenses were $1.0 million or 17% lower, largely due to a $0.7 million reduction in Salem expenses. Consolidated salaries and fringe benefits as a result of both reductions in management headcount and compensation represented $0.6 million in savings with reduced legal, travel and maintenance expenses contributing the majority of the additional savings.

Research and Development Expenses

Research and Development expenses declined $2.5 million or 41% as a result of reductions in Salem and Montreal of $2.0 million and $0.5 million, respectively. Salem expenses were reduced in the specialty optical fiber product line and the cessation of funding to the iSOF R & D joint venture. Montreal expenses declined primarily due to the cessation of funding for the Optune R & D joint venture. Consolidated salaries and fringe benefits as a result of headcount reductions declined $1.1 million while joint venture costs dropped an additional $0.5 million. Reduced depreciation costs, as a result of asset impairment charges in recorded in 2002, higher Canadian government development credits and an overall reduction in development expenses accounted for the remaining $0.9 million in savings.

Asset Impairment

The Company recorded assets impairment charges of $1.9 million in 2003. A $0.6 million charge was recorded in the third quarter related to closing its Maryland specialty optical fiber facility and the write-off of equipment deposits for the optical segment of the business. In addition, the Company recorded a $1.3 million charge in the fourth quarter to reduce the carrying value of its Salem headquarters to its fair market value.

Summary

In response to the recession between 2001 and 2003 and the depressed demand in the telecommunications sector, the Company reduced operating expenses $5.1 million or 28% from $18.4 million in 2001 to $13.3 million in 2003. Excluding non-cash asset impairment charges of $1.6 million in 2002 and $1.9 million in 2003, operating expenses decreased $7.0 million or 38% from $18.4 million in 2001 to $11.4 million in 2003. In addition, manufacturing overhead costs, which are included in cost of sales, have been reduced from $4.9 million in 2002 to $3.3 million in 2003. The Company also expects cost reductions implemented in the second half of 2003 will provide an additional $1.0 million of savings on an annualized basis in 2004.

INTEREST AND OTHER INCOME/(EXPENSE)

Interest and other income was an expense of $169,000 in 2003 compared to income of $142,000 in 2002. Interest and other income was comprised primarily of foreign exchange costs associated with the weaker US dollar in 2003 compared to $103,000 of interest income for 2002.

INTEREST EXPENSE

Interest expense was $1,224,000 in 2003 compared to $417,000 in 2002 as a result of higher interest rates, a higher level of borrowings and debt issuance and warrant amortization costs of $393,000. Interest expenses are expected to be lower in 2004 due to repayment of the Salem mortgage in February 2004 and reduction in overall debt levels as a result of conversion of convertible debt to equity.

PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES

The Company has not recorded an income tax benefit during 2003. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets after concluding that it is more likely than not that such deferred tax assets will not be recoverable. The Company recognized $75,000 of income tax benefit related to a tax refund received in Canada which had previously been reserved.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR 2002 AND 2001

NET SALES

Net sales were $13.0 million in 2002 compared to $15.6 million in 2001, a decrease of 17% or $2.6 million.

Net sales from the Company's specialized illumination products were $10.9 million in 2002 compared to $10.8 million in 2001, an increase of $0.1 million or 1%. Sales of fluorescent and fiber optic illumination products manufactured in the Company's Salem facility declined $0.6 million or 14% primarily due to a reduction in demand as a result of a general slow down in the semiconductor, disk drive inspection and electronic assembly markets. Sales of laser illumination products manufactured in the Company's Montreal facility increased $0.7 million or 14% as new products and new applications, especially in the defense industry gained acceptance. Sales from its Irish and Singapore subsidiaries in 2002 were level with 2001. The majority of the Company's sales of specialized illumination products are made for companies in industries who use specialized lighting for industrial inspection and machine vision applications; however, the Company recently made significant inroads in the mi litary and medical markets.

Net sales from the Company's optical fiber and sub-component products were $1.1 million in 2002 compared to $3.6 million in 2001, a decrease of $2.5 million or 67%. A sharp decline in phase masks, which are principally sold to the telecommunications industry, accounted for 95% of the revenue decline in this product line. Revenue from our printer and recorder product line declined from $1.2 million in 2001 to $1.0 million in 2002. A portion of this product line was transferred to an outside distributor on consignment in the fourth quarter of 2002. The Company will be reimbursed beginning in 2003 for inventory transferred to this distributor plus a 5% royalty on future revenues.

COST OF SALES

Cost of sales was $11.2 million in 2002 compared to $11.3 million in 2001, a decrease of 1.3% or $0.1 million. The decrease in cost of sales resulted primarily from a sharp reduction in material cost related to the decline in phase mask revenue, which was offset by higher manufacturing overhead costs and increased obsolete inventory charges related to the printer and recorder product line.

GROSS PROFIT

Approximately $1.2 million of the $2.5 million gross profit decline was a result of the reduced phase mask revenue. The remaining $1.3 million erosion was the result of increased obsolete inventory costs related to the printer and recorder product line and increased depreciation and incremental overhead costs associated with the fiber and optical component product lines in both Salem and Montreal .

OPERATING EXPENSES

Operating expenses decreased $1.3 million from $18.4 million in 2001 to $17.1 million in 2002.

Selling expenses declined $1.0 million or 22% from $4.5 million in 2001 to $3.5 million in 2002. Salaries and fringe benefits remained level despite a 20% reduction in year-end headcount between fiscal 2001 and 2002 as increased staffing in the second half of 2001 was offset by reduced personnel in the second half of 2002. Commission expenses and bad debt expenses declined approximately $0.4 million due to lower revenues and tighter credit controls. Travel and trade show expenses declined approximately $0.2 million as the Company reduced staff and the number of events attended. The remaining $0.4 million in savings was realized through reduced administrative sales support cost, including: postage, telephone, office supplies, and recruiting costs.

Research and development expenses increased $0.7 million or 13% from $5.5 million in 2001 to $6.2 million in 2002. Salaries and fringe benefits increased $0.3 million or 12% as the cost reductions implemented in the second half of 2002 only partially offset the ramp up of staff in the second half of 2001 that continued through the second quarter of 2002. Depreciation expense increased $0.6 million as the equipment investments made in 2001 became operational in 2002.

General and administrative expenses declined $2.3 million or 30% from $7.8 million in 2001 to $5.5 million in 2002. Salaries and fringe benefit costs declined $0.7 million as a result of reduced headcount and salary reductions for both senior and middle management. Professional fees were reduced $0.5 million as the Company undertook a large portion of services previously outsourced. Travel expenses declined $0.3 million as a result of reduced staff and the use of alternative methods to conduct business with investors, customers, and vendors. Reduced support expenses, including training and recruiting, office supplies, and investor relations materials represented the majority of the remaining savings.

Management reviewed the requirements of SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-lived Assets , which became effective for financial statements issued for the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001 . Based upon this review and analysis, the Company recorded a $1.6 million asset impairment charge primarily related to a reduction in the carrying value of internal and joint venture research and development projects in Montreal .

The Company terminated further capital expenditures on an internally developed capital project in the second quarter of 2002. At the time, the Company was considering selling the equipment to a third party, based upon the third party receiving funding to purchase the equipment. The Company was informed in the fourth quarter of 2002 that the third party was not successful in obtaining the funding and therefore the Company recorded an impairment charge in the fourth quarter of 2002.

The Company ceased funding a joint venture in the second quarter of 2002. At the time, the joint venture was soliciting additional funding from several venture capital firms. The joint venture was informed in the fourth quarter of 2002 that these venture capitalists were not interested in providing additional funding to the joint venture and therefore the Company recorded an impairment charge in the fourth quarter of 2002.

INTEREST AND OTHER INCOME

Interest and other income was $142,000 in 2002 compared to $441,000 in 2001. Interest and other income was comprised primarily of $103,000 of interest income for 2002.

INTEREST EXPENSE

Interest expense was $417,000 in 2002 compared to $757,000 in 2001 as lower interest rates offset a higher level of borrowings.

PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES

The Company has not recorded an income tax benefit during 2002. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets after concluding that it is more likely than not that such deferred tax assets will not be recoverable.

The increase in operating expenses in 2001 versus 2000 was based upon a strategic decision of the Company to invest in the optical component and specialty optical fiber markets.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

As discussed in both the previously filed Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002 and Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2003,June 30, 2003 and September 30, 2003, the Company has raised additional capital to finance operations.

During the second quarter of 2003, the Company completed the refinancing of the Company's Canadian subsidiary's credit facility with the National Bank of Canada and closed a $1.2 million equity and convertible debt placement with several of the Company's institutional investors. The National Bank of Canada credit facility retired the Toronto Dominion (TD) Bank facility. The new facility did provide the Company incremental future financing beyond the levels available under the TD Bank loan agreement. The private placement of $1,200,000 was composed of 1,610,000 shares of common stock at $0.60 per share plus $270,000 of convertible debt at $0.60 per share less issuance expenses.

In the third quarter of 2003, the Company closed a $2.5 million (net proceeds $2.3 million) convertible note with Laurus Master Funds, LTD. The note bears an interest rate of Prime plus 3.5%, but not less than 7.5% and provides Laurus Master Funds with the right to convert the note into common stock at $1.07 per share. In addition, the company established a new $3.5 million credit facility with Merrill Lynch Business Financial Services The Company is currently evaluating various asset disposition options, including both equipment and building sales to reduce debt and improve liquidity.

During the first quarter of 2004, the Company closed an equity private placement of $2.6 million (net proceeds $2.4 million) composed of 2,330,129 shares of common stock at $1.15 per share and a $4.0 million convertible note (net proceeds of $3.7 million) with Laurus Master Funds, LTD. The note bears an interest rate of Prime plus 2% and provides Laurus Master Funds, LTD with the right to convert the note to common stock at $1.30 per share. The combined net proceeds from the private placement and convertible note of $6.1 million were used to retire the TJJ note secured by the Salem facility of $4.4 million and provide additional working capital of $1.7 million.

For the year ended December 31, 2003, cash decreased $2.1 million as net cash used in operations of $5.8 million was partially offset by additional cash from financing activities and asset sales of $3.4 and $0.4 million, respectively. The $5.8 million cash used in operations was the result of a net operating loss of $11.6 million offset by non-cash charges for depreciation and amortization and asset impairment of $2.9 and $1.9 million, respectively. Reduced inventories and other current assets also contributed a combined $1.1 benefit

Net financing activities provided $3.4 million in cash with a private placement of common stock and a convertible note provided $3.3 million cash.

As of December 31, 2003, the Company was not in compliance with the stockholders equity and inventory covenants with the National Bank of Canada.

As of December 31, 2003, the company was in compliance with the additional debt and excess private placement proceeds covenants with Merrill Lynch. However, as a result of the private placement of equity and the Convertible Note discussed in footnote 22 of the financial statements, the Company was not in compliance with the Merrill Lynch covenants during the first quarter of 2004.

The Company subsequently received waivers and/or amendments for both credit agreements, which brought the Company into compliance as of December 31, 2003. The waivers and/or amendments are described in the following section under Borrowing Agreements.

The Company's plans for 2004 are to achieve cash flow breakeven during the second half of the year and to raise sufficient external capital through equity and/or debt financing and asset sales to fund operating losses as necessary. The Company expects to close several of these options during the second quarter of 2004, however, the Company can give no assurances as to the timing and terms of these options. If the Company is unable to raise sufficient funds, the Company may not have adequate capital to sustain operations.

BORROWING AGREEMENTS

Laurus Master Funds

On September 24, 2003, the Company sold a Convertible Note to Laurus Master Funds, LTD. The $2,500,000 Convertible Note matures on September 24, 2006, bears interest at a rate equal to the Prime Rate plus 3. 5%, but in no event less than 7.5%, and provides the holder with the option to convert the loan to common stock at $1.07 per share subject to certain adjustment features. StockerYale has the right to elect to make the monthly required payments on the convertible note (comprised of principal amortization and interest) in the form of shares of common stock, determined based on the $1.07 conversion price. The Company also issued to the holder seven-year warrants to purchase shares in the following warrant amounts and exercise prices per share of common stock: 225,000 shares at $1.23 per share, 150,000 shares at $1.34 per share and 100,000 shares at $1.44 per share.

The Company can elect to pay monthly principal amortization in cash at 103% of the principal amount. The Company may also elect to pay both principal amortization and interest in common stock, if the market price of the the stock at the time of the payment is 110% of the fixed conversion price. The Company may elect to redeem the principal amount outstanding at 120% within the first year, 115% within the second year and 110% during the third year. The principal amortization payments begin 120 days from the execution of the agreement at a rate of $78,125 per month. As of December 31, 2003, $937,500 has been classified as short-term debt and $1,492,950 has been classified as long-term debt, net of $802,000 related to the debt discount on warrants.

As of December 31, 2003, $2,430,450 was outstanding under the convertible note. The aggregate purchase price of the convertible note and warrants ($2,500,000) was allocated between the note, the common stock conversion option and warrants based upon their relative fair market value. The purchase price assigned to the note, common stock beneficial conversion option and warrants was $1,551,700, $546,650 and $401,650 respectively. The difference between the face amount of the convertible note of $2.5 million and the aggregate purchase price of the convertible note of $1,551,700 was recorded as a debt discount and is being amortized over the life of the convertible note.
 

TJJ Corporation

On December 27, 2002, the Company entered into a Term Note agreement with TJJ Corporation. The Term Note was a $5,000,000 three-year note due December 26, 2005, secured by the Company's Salem headquarters and bears an interest rate of 8.5%. The Company also issued warrants to purchase shares of the Company's common stock. The warrants can be exercised over a five-year period and each warrant can be exchanged for one share of common stock at a purchase price of $1.35 per share. The aggregate purchase price of the Term Note and the warrants of $5,000,000 was allocated between the Term Note and warrants based upon their relative fair market values. The purchase price assigned to the Term Note and warrants was $4,730,825 and $269,175, respectively. The difference between the face amount of the Term Note and the aggregate purchase price allocated to the Term Note of $4,730,825 was recorded as a debt discount, and is being amortized over the life of the Term Note.

On September 18, 2003, the Company entered into an agreement with TJJ Corporation amending the $5,000,000 Term Note maturing on December 26, 2005. The new agreement resulted in loan amortization commencing in October 2003 and a reduction in the stockholders' equity covenant from $22,000,000 to $20,000,000. The new principal amortization beginning in October 2003 was $100,000 per month for three months, $150,000 for the next three months and $200,000 per month for the following eleven months. The maturity was also changed to March 1, 2005. All other terms of the Term Note remained the same. On December 31, 2003, $4,700,000 was outstanding under the Term Note. As of February 25, 2004, the Company paid the note in full including outstanding principal and accrued interest of $4,400,000 and $25,000, respectively, with proceeds from a private placement of equity and a convertible note discussed in footnote 22 of the financial statements.

Merrill Lynch Financial Services

On September 30, 2003 , the Company entered into an agreement to modify the term of its credit facility with Merrill Lynch Business Financial Services. The new agreement provides a credit facility of $3,450,000 through a term note of $2,450,000 and a line of credit of $1,000,000. The new facility is partially guaranteed (maximum $1,000,000) by an officer of the Company and has a one year maturity and bears an interest rate of one month libor + 5.5%.  On December 31, 2003 the interest rate was approximately 6.5%. As of December 31, 2003 , $2,450,000 was outstanding under the term note and approximately $978,000 was outstanding under the line of credit.

The Company's obligations under the credit facility are secured by substantially all the Company's Salem assets, excluding real property. The facility is also subject to various financial covenants, including having a minimum net worth of $10.0 million at all times. The Company is also required to repay amounts under the credit facility using 100% of the net excess proceeds from the sale of its Salem facility; 80% of net proceeds from assets sales and 50% of the net proceeds from equity sales.

On March 25, 2004, the Company entered into an amended agreement with Merrill Lynch. The amended agreement changes the maturity date from October 31, 2004 in the prior agreement to June 30, 2004 in the March 25, 2004 agreement. The amended agreement also increased the interest from libor + 5.5% in the prior agreement to libor + 7.5% in the March 25, 2004 agreement. All other provisions of the September 30, 2003 agreement remained the same.

National Bank of Canada

On May 26, 2003 , the Company entered into a credit agreement with the National Bank of Canada replacing the facility with Toronto Dominion Bank. The new agreement provides total borrowing availability up to $4,050,000 CDN ($3,000,000 US). Initial proceeds were used to pay off the credit agreement with Toronto Dominion Bank.

The credit facility consists of a $2,500,000 CDN ($1,850,000 US) line of credit secured by accounts receivable and inventory bearing a variable interest rate of Canadian prime rate plus 1.5% and a $1,550,000 CDN ($1,150,000 US) ten year term note bearing a variable interest rate of Canadian prime rate plus 2.25%.

On August 23,2003, the Company amended its credit facility with National Bank of Canada reducing the restricted term deposit from C$1,000,000 ($740,000 US) to C$250,000 ($185,000 US) and reducing the term loan from C$2,300,000 ($1,702,000 US) to C$1,550,000 ($1,147,000 US). The net availability of the term loan remained the same. In addition, the bank added Canadian Provincial Government research and development tax credits as additional eligible accounts receivable, which increased the availability of the revolving credit facility by approximately C$300,000 ($222,000 US). All other terms of the credit facility remained the same, including StockerYale, Inc.'s guarantee to fund StockerYale Canada's deficits if requested by the bank.

On November 20, 2003 , the credit facility was amended increasing the interest rate on the line of credit to the Canadian prime rate plus 2.00% and the term note to the Canadian prime rate plus 2.75%.

On March 19, 2004, the Company entered into an amended agreement with the National Bank of Canada. The new agreement includes a line of credit of C$2,500,000 ($1,875,000 US) and a five-year term note of C$1,396,000 ($1,050,000 US). The amended agreement reduced the net worth covenant from C$10,800,000 in the May 26, 2003 agreement to C$8,000,000 in the March 19, 2004 agreement as of December 31, 2003. The amended agreement also requires a C$10,000,000 net worth as of September 30, 2004 and thereafter. The amended agreement also reduced the reduced the inventory component of the line of credit availability from C$750,000 to C$625,000 and requires the Company to achieve specific net profit targets throughout 2004.

As of December 31, 2003 , $1,801,000 CDN ($1,393,000 US) was outstanding under the line of credit and $1,435,000 CDN ($1,110,000 US) was outstanding under the term note. As of December 31, 2003 , the interest rate on the line of credit and the term note were 7.00% and 7.75%, respectively.

The National Bank of Canada credit facility requires the following financial covenants, including: working capital, net worth, capital expenditures, a financial coverage ratio and maximum inventory levels.

Optune Technologies, Inc.

On October 12, 2000, the Company entered into a joint venture with Dr. Nicolae Miron and formed Optune Technologies, Inc., a Quebec corporation, to develop a new class of tunable optical filters. Under the terms of this joint venture arrangement, the Company owns a 49% equity interest in Optune and the Company initially agreed to contribute an aggregate of $4,000,000 toward all operating costs of the joint venture including salaries, equipment and facility costs. The contributions were to be made over a two-year period pursuant to a fixed milestone schedule. The Company has recorded 100% of the losses associated with the research and development joint venture in the accompanying statement of operations as research and development expense. The Company provided approximately $936,000 CDN ($600,000 USD) through December 31, 2001 and recorded $400,000 USD of research and development expenses related to the joint venture. During 2002, the Company provided $394,000 CDN ($260,000 USD) funding to the joint venture and recorded approximately $287,000 of research and development expenses related to the operating losses.

The Board of Directors of the joint venture, which includes Dr. Nicolae Miron and representatives of StockerYale, (the Joint Venture Board), held four meetings during 2002 to discuss product development progress as well as the market for tunable optical filters in light of the economic conditions that had negatively impacted the telecommunications market.

The Joint Venture Board concluded that although the potential demand for the tunable optical filters was promising, that material product and/or license revenue from the technology in the short term was unlikely. Therefore, the Board on August 8, 2002 unanimously approved an amendment to the original joint venture agreement, whereby StockerYale would cease funding the joint venture and was no longer obligated to fund up to the $4,000,000 as originally contemplated in the joint venture. Both Dr. Miron and StockerYale will continue to own 51% and 49%, respectively of the joint venture.

In the fourth quarter of 2002, the Company determined based upon a lack of funding from the Company and the joint venture's inability to raise additional capital from other sources that the joint venture was impaired. The Company recorded a $474,000 CDN ($308,000 US) asset impairment to write off the Company's remaining investment in the joint venture.

Innovative Specialty Optical Fiber Components LLC

In April 2001, the Company entered into a research and development joint venture agreement to form Innovative Specialty Optical Fiber Components LLC (iSOFC) with Dr. Danny Wong to develop specialty optical fiber products. In exchange for a 60% ownership interest in Innovative Specialty Optical Fiber Components LLC, the Company committed to fund up to $7.0 million over a two-year period to cover all operating costs of the majority owned subsidiary, including salaries, equipment and facility costs. Innovative Specialty Optical Fiber Components LLC has been consolidated by the Company and the Company has recorded 100% of the losses associated with Innovative Specialty Optical Fiber Components LLC as research and development expense in the accompanying income statements. The Company provided approximately $418,000 of funding through December 31, 2001. During the twelve months ending December 31, 2002, the Company has provided $298,000 and recorded $565,000 of research and development expenses relating to the operating losses for the twelve months ending December 31, 2002.

Dr. Wong resigned from iSOFC on May 22, 2002 . In a letter sent to Dr. Wong on August 19, 2002 , iSOFC exercised its right under the Limited Liability Company Agreement to repurchase Dr. Wong's entire equity interest in the joint venture for fair market value. Although he had the right to dispute the repurchase price within ten business days, Dr. Wong did not respond to the exercise notice and the repurchase was effective as of August 29, 2002 . The purchase price for all outstanding shares owned by Dr. Wong was $10,000.

As a result, StockerYale currently owns 100% of iSOFC, which has revised its business plan to operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of StockerYale funded on a significantly reduced "as needed" basis, and StockerYale is no longer obligated to fund up to the $7,000,000 as originally contemplated in the joint venture.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

The following table summarizes the Company's contractual obligations at December 31, 2003 , and the effect such obligations are expected to have on its liquidity and cash flow in future periods:

	Payments due by period
	Total	Less than 1 year	1-3 years	3-5 years	More than 5 years
Debt obligations	$ 13,331	$ 8,456	$ 3,669	$ 1,206	-
Capital lease obligations	64	47	17	-	-
Operating lease obligations	370	185	185	-	-
	$ 13,765	$ 8,688	$ 3,871	$ 1,206	-

(1)       Includes approximately $2.4 million of credit lines, which expire during 2004.  The Company intends to refinance these credit lines in 2004.

QUARTERLY RESULTS (UNAUDITED)

	Quarter Ending
(in thousands, except per share amounts)	Q4'03		Q3'03		Q2'03		Q1'03		Q4'02		Q3'02		Q2'02		Q1'02
Net Revenues	$     3,277		$     3,670		$     3,586		$     3,584		$     3,105		$     3,456		$     3,523		$     2,908
Gross Margin	263		946		786		949		194		698		616		324
Net Loss	($   4,657)		($ 2,453)		($   2,403)		($  2,137)		($   4,736)		($  2,608)		($   3,669)		($   4,495)
Net loss per share	($0.32)		($0.17)		($0.18)		($0.17)		($0.37)		($0.20)		($0.29)		($0.36)
Weighted average shares outstanding basic and diluted	14,594,659		14,401,330		13,318,737		12,782,070		12,771,524		12,771,524		12,721,153		12,475,382

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, "Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity." This statement establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. It requires that an issuer classify a financial instrument that is within its scope as a liability (or an asset in some circumstances). Many of those instruments were previously classified as equity instruments. Implementation of this statement had no material effect on the company's financial statements.

 

In January 2003 and December 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Interpretation No. 46, Consolidation for Variable Interest Entities (FIN 46) and its revision, FIN 46-R, respectively. FIN 46 and FIN 46-R address the consolidation of entities whose equity holders have either not provided sufficient equity at risk to allow the entity to finance its own activities or do not possess certain characteristics of a controlling financial interest. FIN 46 and FIN 46-R require the consolidation of these entities, known as variable interest entities (VIEs), by the primary beneficiary of the entity. The primary beneficiary is the entity, if any, that is subject to a majority of the risk of loss from the VIE's activities, entitled to receive a majority of the VIE's residual returns, or both. FIN 46 and FIN 46-R are applicable for financial statements of public entities that have interests in VIEs or potential VIEs referred to as special purpose entities for periods ending after December 15, 2003, of which the Company had none. Application by public entities for all other types of entities is required in financial statements for periods ending after March 15, 2004. Adoption of FIN 46-R is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

StockerYale's discussion and analysis of its financial condition and results of operations are based upon the Company's consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States . The preparation of these financial statements requires StockerYale to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, StockerYale evaluates its estimates, including, accounts receivable, inventories, property, plant and equipment and goodwill and intangible assets. StockerYale develops its estimates based on historical experience as well as assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

StockerYale believes the following critical policies affect its more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements.

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

The Company reviews the financial condition of new customers prior to granting credit. After completing the credit review, the Company establishes a credit line for each customer. Periodically, the Company reviews the credit line for major customers and adjusts the credit limit based upon an updated financial condition of the customer, historical sales and payment information and expected future sales. The Company has a large number of customers; therefore, material credit risk is limited to only a small number of customers. Sales to the Company's largest customer accounted for 8% of consolidated revenue in 2003. No other customer accounted for more than 6% of revenue in 2003. The Company periodically reviews the collectibility of its accounts receivable. Provisions are established for accounts that are potentially uncollectible. Determining adequate reserves for accounts receivable requires management's judgment. Conditions impacting the collectibility of the Company's receivables could cause actual write-offs to be materially different than the reserved balances as of December 31, 2003.

REVENUE RECOGNITION

The Company recognizes revenue from product sales at the time of shipment and when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, performance of the Company's obligation is complete, the price to the buyer is fixed or determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured. In certain limited situations, customers have the right to return products. Such rights of return have not precluded revenue recognition because the Company has a long history with such returns and accordingly provides a reserve.

INVENTORY

The Company values inventories at the lower of cost or market using the first in, first-out ("FIFO") method. The Company specifically evaluates historical and forecasted demand of the illumination product line to determine if the carrying value of both finished goods and raw materials is recoverable through future sales. The Company also estimates the impact of increased revenues for new products versus the potential obsolescence of older products on a case-by-case basis. As a result of this analysis, the Company reduced the carrying amount of inventory by approximately $0.7 million in 2003. The Company has not established an inventory reserve for the optical components product line since these products are primarily manufactured based upon a customer order. Actual results could be different from management's estimates and assumptions.

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The Company's intangible assets consist of goodwill, which is not being amortized commencing in 2002 and beyond and amortizing intangibles, which consist of patents, trademarks and purchased patented technologies, which are being amortized over their useful lives. All intangible assets are subject to impairment tests on a periodic basis.

Note 8 describes the impact of accounting for the adoption of SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Intangible Assets , and the annual impairment methodology that the Company will employ on January 1st of each year in calculating the recoverability of goodwill. This same impairment test will be performed at other times during the course of the year should an event occur which suggests that the recoverability of goodwill should be challenged. Amortizing intangibles are currently evaluated for impairment using the methodology set forth in SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of. Recoverability of these assets is assessed only when events have occurred that may give rise to an impairment. When a potential impairment has been identified, forecasted undiscounted cash flows of the operations to which the asset relates are compared to the current carrying value of the long-lived assets present in th at operation. If such cash flows are less than such carrying amounts, long-lived assets, including such intangibles, are written down to their respective fair values. If an impairment loss exists, the amount of the loss will be recorded in the consolidated statements of operations. It is possible that future events or circumstances could cause these estimates to change.

LONG-LIVED ASSETS

The Company reviews the recoverability of its long-lived assets, primarily property, plant and equipment, when events or changes in circumstances occur that indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable. This review is based on the Company's ability to recover the carrying value of the assets from expected undiscounted future cash flows. If an impairment is indicated, the Company measures the loss based on the fair value of the asset using various valuation techniques. If an impairment loss exists, the amount of the loss will be recorded in the consolidated statements of operations. It is possible that future events or circumstances could cause these estimates to change.

INCOME TAXES

The Company accounts for income taxes under the liability method. Under this method the Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the financial statements or tax returns. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial reporting and tax basis of the assets and liabilities using tax rates expected to be in place when the differences reverse. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized.

CERTAIN FACTORS AFFECTING FUTURE OPERATING RESULTS

Statements, other than historical facts, made herein may constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those, anticipated in such statements. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results include, without limitation, the Company's ability to, (i) compete with entities that have greater financial, technical and marketing resources than the Company, (ii) develop and market new products in its various business lines, (iii) gain sufficient market acceptance for its fiber products (iv) obtain financing on favorable terms or refinance indebtedness prior to maturity or (v) raise capital through equity or debt to fund anticipated expenditures and (vi) risks inherent with international operations. In addition, general economic conditions worldwide may affect the Company's results.

StockerYale's history of losses and the uncertainty of its future profitability make its Common Stock a highly speculative investment

StockerYale has experienced operating losses during each of the years ending December 31, 2001 , 2002, and 2003, and the Company may continue to incur losses. StockerYale cannot predict the size or duration of any future losses. Even if StockerYale does achieve profitability, the Company may be unable to sustain or increase its profitability in the future.

StockerYale may be unable to fund the initiatives required to achieve its business strategy

In 2002, the Company began to focus its resources on opportunities that would result in near-term revenue and simultaneously reduced its operating expenses by 40% on an annualized basis. In 2003, the Company continued to reduce costs and is currently evaluating the restructuring of its product lines. This restructuring could impact several product lines. While the Company believes these efforts will assist it in improving its financial condition, the Company can give no assurances as to whether its cost reduction and product restructuring efforts will be successful. If StockerYale's cost reduction strategies and efforts to raise additional capital are unsuccessful, the Company may be unable to fund its operations.

The Company has historically experienced operating losses over the last several years and may continue to incur losses. The Company cannot predict the size or duration of any future losses. These operating losses have historically been financed through debt or by the sale of equity in the Company.

The Company's future capital requirements will depend on a number of factors, including its profitability, growth rate, working capital requirements, expenses associated with protection of the Company's patents and other intellectual property, and costs of future research and development activities. Future operating results will depend, in part, on the Company's ability to obtain and manage capital sufficient to finance its business. To the extent that funds currently available or expected to be generated from operations are not sufficient to meet current or planned operating requirements, the Company will seek to obtain additional funds through bank credit facilities, equity or debt financing, collaborative or other arrangements with corporate partners and from other sources. Additional funding may not be available when needed or on acceptable terms, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operatio ns. If adequate funds are not available, the Company may be required to delay or to eliminate certain expenditures; or license or sell a product line or intellectual property; or scale back or cease operations. In addition, in the event that the Company obtains any additional funding, such financing may have a substantially dilutive effect on the holders of the Company's securities.

An impairment of goodwill and/or long-lived assets could affect net income, as determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, as reported by the Company

The Company has goodwill on its balance sheet as a result of business combinations consummated in prior years. The Company has also made a significant investment in long-lived assets. In accordance with applicable accounting standards, the Company periodically assesses the value of both goodwill and long-lived assets in light of current circumstances to determine whether an impairment has occurred. If an impairment should occur, the Company would reduce the carrying amount to its fair market value and record an amount of that reduction as a non-cash charge to income, which could adversely affect the Company's net income reported in that quarter in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Company did record a $1,570,000 impairment charge in the fourth quarter of 2002. The Company did record impairment charges of $605,000 and $1,300,000 in the third and fourth quarters of 2003. At this time, the Company cannot definitively state whether an impa irment will occur, and if so, the timing or the extent of any such impairment.

StockerYale's ability to continue as a going concern may be dependent on raising additional capital

StockerYale's continuation as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to generate sufficient cash flow to meet its obligations on a timely basis, to comply with the terms and covenants of its financing agreements, to obtain additional financing or refinancing as may be required, and ultimately to operate on a profitable basis. During the third quarter of 2003 the Company issued a Convertible Note in the amount of $2,500,000 to an institutional investor, negotiated new terms and conditions for its credit facility with Merrill Lynch Business Financial Services and amended its credit agreements with National Bank of Canada and TJJ Corporation. During the first quarter of 2004, the Company closed a private placement and a convertible note totaling net proceeds of $6.1 million and retired the outstanding TJJ Corporation term note of $4.4 million. The Company is also pursuing several additional financing options, including: additional equity and/or debt financing and the sale of real estate. There can be no assurances that the Company will be successful in achieving any of its financing options or implementing its restructuring plan.

Failure to comply with credit facility covenants may result in an acceleration of substantial indebtedness

The Company's indebtedness requires it to comply with various financial and other operating covenants, including covenants to make timely payments of principal and interest. Failure to comply with these covenants, without obtaining a waiver from the lender, would permit the lender to accelerate the repayment of all amounts outstanding under the indebtedness. Such an acceleration would have a material adverse effect on the Company's liquidity, financial condition and results of operation.

As of December 31, 2003, the Company was not in compliance with the stockholders equity and inventory covenants with the National Bank of Canada.

As of December 31, 2003, the company was in compliance with the additional debt and excess private placement proceeds covenants with Merrill Lynch. However, as a result of the private placement of equity and the Convertible Note discussed in footnote 22 of the financial statements, the Company was not in compliance with the Merrill Lynch covenants during the first quarter of 2004.

The Company subsequently received waivers and/or amendments for both credit agreements, which brought the Company into compliance as of December 31, 2003. The waivers and/or amendments are described in footnote 13 of the financial statements.

StockerYale's stock price has been volatile; StockerYale may be subject to litigation due to the volatility of its stock price

StockerYale's stock has experienced significant price and volume fluctuations in recent years. On January 2, 2002 , StockerYale's Common Stock reached $11.10 per share, which was the high in 2002, and, on January 16, 2004 , its Common Stock closed at $1.39 per share. These fluctuations often have no direct relationship to StockerYale's operating performance and there is no assurance that its stock will continue to trade at the current price level. The market price for StockerYale's Common Stock may continue to be subject to wide fluctuations in response to a variety of factors, some of which are beyond its control.

In the past, some companies that have experienced volatility in the market price of their stock have been the subject of securities class action litigation. In light of the fluctuations in StockerYale's stock price, it is possible that StockerYale may be the subject of such a securities class action litigation in the future. Such litigation often results in substantial costs and a diversion of management's attention and resources and could harm StockerYale's business, prospects, results of operations, or financial condition.

StockerYale's Common Stock price may be negatively impacted if its trading status on Nasdaq National Market changes

For continued inclusion on the NASDAQ National Market, StockerYale must meet certain tests, including a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share. On September 17, 2003 , the Company received a de-listing notice from NASDAQ stating that if the Company did not meet the $1.00 minimum bid price for ten consecutive days the stock would be de-listed from The Nasdaq National Market as of September 26, 2003 . On September 23, 2003, the Company received notice from The Nasdaq National Market that it had rescinded its letter of September 17, 2003 and that the Company had regained compliance with Marketplace Rule 4450 (a)(5). The Company has remained in compliance with the Nasdaq National Market listing requirements through December 31, 2003 and through the date of filing the Form 10K for the year ended December 31, 2003 ; however, there can be no assurances that StockerYale will continue to meet the listing requirements of the Nasdaq National Market in the future.

StockerYale's quarterly results are likely to be volatile

The implementation of StockerYale's business strategy makes prediction of future revenues difficult. StockerYale believes that its ability to accurately forecast revenues from sales of its products is also limited because of the development and sales cycles. This makes it difficult to predict the quarter in which sales will occur.

StockerYale's expense levels are based, in part, on its expectations regarding future revenues, and its expenses are generally fixed, particularly in the short term. StockerYale may be unable to adjust spending in a timely manner to compensate for any unexpected revenue shortfall. Any significant shortfall of revenues in relation to StockerYale's expectations could cause significant declines in the Company's quarterly operating results.

StockerYale's operating results have varied on a quarterly basis during its operating history and are likely to fluctuate significantly in the future. StockerYale's operating results may be below the expectations of its investors as a result of a variety of factors, many of which are outside of the Company's control. Accordingly, StockerYale believes that quarter-to-quarter comparisons of its operating results are not necessarily meaningful. Investors should not rely on the results of one quarter as an indication of StockerYale's future performance.

StockerYale does not plan to pay dividends on the Common Stock

StockerYale has not and does not expect to declare or pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. StockerYale intends to retain all earnings, if any, in order to expand its operations.

StockerYale depends on a limited number of suppliers and may not be able to ship products on time if it is unable to obtain an adequate supply of raw materials and equipment on a timely basis

StockerYale depends on a limited number of suppliers of raw materials and equipment used to manufacture its products. StockerYale typically does not have long-term agreements with its suppliers and, therefore, its suppliers generally may stop supplying materials and equipment to StockerYale at any time. This reliance on a sole or limited number of suppliers could result in delivery problems and reduced control over product pricing and quality.

A small number of affiliated stockholders control a significant portion of StockerYale's stock

As of the date hereof, StockerYale's executive officers and directors as a group beneficially own or control approximately twenty percent (20%) of its Common Stock. Accordingly, these persons will have the ability to significantly influence StockerYale's Board of Directors and, therefore, the business, policies, executive compensation, and affairs of the Company. Furthermore, such influence could preclude any unsolicited acquisition of the Company and, consequently, adversely affect the market price of the Common Stock.

The loss of StockerYale's key personnel or the inability to recruit additional personnel may harm its business

StockerYale is highly dependent on its senior and middle management as well as its technical and research personnel. In particular, the loss of Mark W. Blodgett, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, or other key personnel, could harm the Company significantly. The loss of key management personnel or an inability to attract and retain sufficient numbers of qualified management personnel could materially and adversely affect StockerYale's business, results of operations, financial condition or future prospects.

The Company may not be able to obtain sufficient capital to fund its operating losses.

The Company has historically experienced operating losses over the last several years and may continue to incur losses. The Company cannot predict the size or duration of any future losses. These operating losses have historically been financed through debt or by the sale of equity in the Company.

The Company's future capital requirements will depend on a number of factors, including its profitability, growth rate, working capital requirements, expenses associated with protection of the Company's patents and other intellectual property, and costs of future research and development activities. Future operating results will depend, in part, on the Company's ability to obtain and manage capital sufficient to finance its business. To the extent that funds currently available or expected to be generated from operations are not sufficient to meet current or planned operating requirements, the Company will seek to obtain additional funds through bank credit facilities, equity or debt financing, collaborative or other arrangements with corporate partners and from other sources. Additional funding may not be available when needed or on acceptable terms, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operatio ns. If adequate funds are not available, the Company may be required to delay or to eliminate certain expenditures; or license or sell a product line or intellectual property; or scale back or cease operations. In addition, in the event that the Company obtains any additional funding, such financing may have a substantially dilutive effect on the holders of the Company's securities.

The Company has many competitors in its field and its technologies may not remain competitive.

The Company participates in a rapidly evolving field in which technological developments are expected to continue at a rapid pace. The Company has many competitors in the United States and abroad, including various fiber optic component manufacturers, universities and other private and public research institutions. The Company's success depends upon its ability to develop and maintain a competitive position in the product categories and technologies on which the Company focuses. The introduction of new products incorporating new technologies or the emergence of new industry standards could make it more difficult for the Company's existing products to compete in terms of pricing or functionality. Many of the Company's competitors have greater capabilities, experience and financial resources than the Company. Competition is intense and is expected to increase as new products enter the market and new technologies become available. 

The Company's customers are not obligated to buy material amounts of its products and may cancel or defer purchases on short notice.

The Company's customers typically purchase its products under individual purchase orders and may cancel or defer purchases on short notice without significant penalty. Accordingly, sales in a particular period are difficult to predict. Decreases in purchases, cancellations of purchase orders or deferrals of purchases may have a material adverse effect on the Company, particularly if the Company does not anticipate them.

The Company faces risks associated with its international operations.

The Company distributes and sells certain of its products internationally. As a result, the Company is subject to risks associated with operating in a foreign country, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, imposition of limitations on conversion of foreign currencies into dollars or remittance of dividends and other payments by foreign subsidiaries, imposition or increase of withholding and other taxes on remittances and other payments on foreign subsidiaries, hyperinflation and imposition or increase of investment and other restrictions by foreign governments. Such risks may have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, results of operations and financial condition in the future.

ITEM 7A:    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RISK

Management has determined that all of the Company's foreign subsidiaries operate primarily in local currencies that represent the functional currencies of the subsidiaries. All assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rate prevailing at the balance sheet date, while income and expense accounts are translated at average exchange rates during the year. As such, the Company's operating results are affected by fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar as compared to currencies in foreign countries, as a result of the Company's transactions in these foreign markets. The Company does not operate a hedging program to mitigate the effect of a significant rapid change in the value of the Canadian Dollar or Euro as compared to the U.S. dollar. If such a change did occur, the Company would have to take into account a currency exchange gain or loss in the amount of the change in the U.S. dollar denominated balance of the amounts outstanding at the time of such change. While the Company does not believe such a gain or loss is likely, and would not likely be material, there can be no assurance that such a loss would not have an adverse material effect on the Company's results of operations or financial condition.

INTEREST RATE RISK

The Company is exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates, which may adversely affect its financial position, results of operations and cash flows. In seeking to minimize the risks from interest rate fluctuations, the Company manages exposures through its regular operating and financing activities. The Company is exposed to interest rate risk primarily through its borrowings under its $1.0 million credit line and $2.5 million term note with Merrill Lynch with an interest rate at 5.5% over the one month LIBOR, a $2,500,000 Convertible Note with Laurus Master Funds with an interest rate of prime plus 3.5% and its $4.0 million CDN credit facility with the National Bank of Canada with interest rates of 2.0% and 2.75% over the Canadian prime rate. As of December 30, 2003 the fair market value of the Company's outstanding debt approximates its carrying value due to the short-term maturities and variable interest rates. A 1% change in interest rates could inc rease or decrease interest expense by approximately $85,000 on an annual basis.

ITEM 8:    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

The information required by Item 8 is presented on pages 23 through 49 of this Form 10-K.

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Item	Page
Independent Auditors' Reports	28
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2003 and 2002	30
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2003 , 2002 and 2001	31
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2003 , 2002 and 2001	32
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2003 , 2002, and 2001	33
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	34

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of StockerYale, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2003 and 2002, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the years then ended. Our audits also included the 2003 and 2002 financial statement schedules listed in the Index at Item 15(a) 2. These financial statements and financial statement schedules are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial statement schedules based on our audits. The consolidated financial statements and the financial statement schedule for the year ended December 31, 2001, before the inclusion of the goodwill disclosures discussed in Note 8 to the financial statements, were audited by other auditors who have ceased operations. Those auditors expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and stated that such 2001 financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the 2001 basic financial statements taken as a whole, presented fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein, in their report dated February 25, 2002 (except with respect to the matter discussed in Note 18 to the 2001 financial statements, as to which the date was March 8, 2002).

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the 2003 and 2002 consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of StockerYale, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2003 and 2002, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, the 2003 and 2002 financial statement schedules, when considered in relation to the 2003 and 2002 basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.

As discussed above, the consolidated financial statements of StockerYale Inc. and subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 2001, were audited by other auditors who have ceased operations. As described in Note 8, the 2001 consolidated financial statements have been revised to include the transitional disclosures required by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, which was adopted by the Company as of January 1, 2002. Our audit procedures with respect to the disclosures in Note 8 with respect to 2001 included (1) comparing the previously reported net loss to the previously issued financial statements and the adjustment to reported net loss representing amortization expense (including any related tax effects) recognized in 2001 related to goodwill to the Company's underlying analysis obtained from management, and (2) testing the mathematical accuracy of the reconciliation of adjusted net loss to reported net loss and the related loss-per-share amounts. In our opinion, the disclosures for 2001 in Note 8 are appropriate. However, we were not engaged to audit, review, or apply any procedures to the 2001 consolidated financial statements of the Company other than with respect to such disclosures and, accordingly, we do not express an opinion or any other form of assurance on the 2001 financial statements taken as a whole.

As discussed in Note 8, in the year ended December 31, 2002, the Company changed its method of accounting for goodwill and intangible assets to conform with the provisions of SFAS No. 142.

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, at December 31, 2003, the Company's recurring losses from operations, need to obtain additional financing, and its negative working capital position raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans concerning these matters are also described in Note 2. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
 

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

Note:

The following audit report of Arthur Andersen LLP (Andersen) is a copy of the report previously issued by Arthur Andersen on February 25, 2002 (and on March 8, 2002 with respect to other matters) in connection with StockerYale, Inc.'s filing on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001. This audit report has not been reissued by Arthur Andersen LLP in connection with this filing on Form 10-K.

To the Directors and Stockholders of StockerYale, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of StockerYale, Inc. (a Massachusetts corporation) and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2002 . These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States . Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of StockerYale, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2001 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

ITEM 8.     FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

In thousands (except share data)
Year Ended December 31		2003			2002
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	1,008		$	3,070
Restricted cash			-			2,000
Accounts receivable, less allowances of approximately $103 in 2003 and $155 in 2002			2,102			2,200
Inventories			3,799			4,478
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			188			747
Total current assets			7,097			12,495
Property, plant and equipment, net			20,550			23,650
Goodwill			2,677			2,677
Acquired intangible assets, net			1,463			1,785
Officer note receivable			263			249
Other long-term assets			639			464
Total assets		$	32,689		$	41,320
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount of $155 in 2003 and $269 in 2002		$	3,365		$	5,306
Short-term debt			5,091			7,446
Accounts payable			2,061			2,050
Accrued expenses			943			1,399
Short-term portion of capital lease obligation			47			61
Total current liabilities			11,507			16,262
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations net of unamortized discount of $958 in 2003			3,934			96
Other long-term liabilities			17			-
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 19)
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, par value $0.001-shares authorized 100,000,000; Shares issued and outstanding 14,791,123 and 12,771,524 at December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively			15			13
Paid-in capital			70,948			68,637
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			1,340			(266)
Accumulated deficit			(55,072)			(43,422)
Total stockholders' equity			17,231			24,962
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	32,689		$	41,320

See the notes to consolidated financial statements.  

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

In thousands, except earnings per share
Year Ended December 31		2003				2002				2001
Revenue		$	14,117			$	12,992			$	15,581
Cost of sales			11,173				11,159				11,303
Gross profit			2,944				1,833				4,278
Operating expenses:
Selling			2,825				3,451				4,466
General and administrative			4,560				5,513				7,825
Amortization			322				329				678
Research and development			3,664				6,203				5,465
Asset Impairment			1,905				1,570				-
Total operating expenses			13,276				17,066				18,434
Loss from operations			(10,332	)			(15,233	)			(14,156	)
Interest and other income (expense)			(169)				142				441
Interest expense			(1,224	)			(417	)			(757	)
Loss from continuing operations before income tax (benefit)			(11,725	)			(15,508	)			(14,472	)
Income tax (benefit)			(75)				-				(801	)
Loss from continuing operations			(11,650	)			(15,508	)			(13,671	)
Loss from discontinued operations			-				-				(191	)
Net loss		$	(11,650	)		$	(15,508	)		$	(13,862	)
Basic and diluted loss per share:
Loss per share from continuing operations		$	(0.85	)		$	(1.22	)		$	(1.28	)
Loss per share from discontinued operations			-				-				(0.02	)
Net loss per share		$	(0.85	)		$	(1.22	)		$	(1.30	)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted			13,707				12,685				10,683

See the notes to consolidated financial statements.  

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

		Common Stock
		Shares			$0.001 Par Value		Paid-in Capital				Accumulated (Deficit)				Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)				Total Stockholders' Equity				Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance, December 31, 2000		9,386		$	9		$	42,071			$	(14,052	)		$	(129	)		$	27,899			$	-
	Sale of common stock net of issuance costs of $1.4 million	1,700		$	2		$	15,904			$	-			$	-			$	15,906			$	-
	Issuance of common stock to employees	306		$	-		$	334			$	-			$	-			$	334			$	-
	Cumulative translation adjustment	-		$	-		$	-			$	-			$	(252	)		$	(252	)		$	(252	)
	Net loss	-		$	-		$	-			$	(13,862	)		$	-			$	(13,862	)		$	(13,862	)
	Comprehensive net loss for the year ended December 31, 2001																						$	(14,114	)
Balance, December 31, 2001		11,392		$	11		$	58,309			$	(27,914	)		$	(381	)		$	30,025			$	-
	Sale of common stock net of issuance costs of $0.11 million	1,243			2			9,534				-				-				9,536				-
	Issuance of common stock to employees	103			-			324				-				-				324				-
	Issuance of common stock for acquisition of CIENA Group	34			-			200				-				-				200				-
	Warrants to purchase common stock	-			-			270				-				-				270				-
	Cumulative translation adjustment	-			-			-				-				115				115				115
	Net loss	-			-			-				(15,508	)			-				(15,508	)			(15,508	)
	Comprehensive net loss for the year ended December 31, 2002																						$	(15,393	)
Balance, December 31, 2002		12,772		$	13		$	68,637			$	(43,422	)		$	(266	)		$	24,962
	Sale of common stock net of issuance costs of $0.08 million	1,610			2			891				-				-				893				-
	Issuance of common stock to employees	25			-			24				-				-				24				-
	Issuance of common stock for StockerYale Ireland shareholders	319			-			380				-				-				380				-
	Issuance of common stock for Laurus convertible note	65			-			69				-				-				69				-
	Warrants to purchase common stock							947												947
	Cumulative translation adjustment	-			-			-								1,606				1,606				1,606
	Net loss											(11,650	)							(11,650	)			(11,650	)
	Comprehensive net loss for the year ended December 31, 2003																						$	(10,044	)
Balance, December 31, 2003		14,791		$	15		$	70,948			$	(55,072	)		$	1,340			$	17,231

See the notes to consolidated financial statements.

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS STATEMENTS

In thousands
Year Ended December 31		2003				2002				2001
Operations
Net loss		$	(11,650	)		$	(15,508	)		$	(13,862	)
Less: net loss on discontinued operations			-				-				(191)
			(11,650	)			(15,508	)			(13,671	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			2,945				2,695				2,066
Deferred income taxes and other charges			-				(9	)			(696	)
Loss on investment in joint venture			-				317				380
Asset impairment			1,905				933				-
Other changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net			98				(109	)			580
Officer note receivable			(14	)			(249	)			-
Inventories			679				746				(28	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			559				337				(216	)
Accounts payable			11				(1,741	)			2,155
Accrued expenses			(456	)			(178	)			106
Other Assets and Liabilities			148				-				-
Net cash used in operations			(5,775	)			(12,766	)			(9,324	)
Financing
Proceeds from sale of common stock			917				9,860				16,240
Borrowings (repayments) of revolving credit facilities			(3,466)				3,459				2,688
Net proceeds from issuance of convertible note			2,344				(1,195	)				-
Proceeds from long-term debt			3,903				4,000					-
Principal repayment of long-term debt			(2,210	)			-				-
Restricted cash related to Merrill Lynch			2,000				-				(1,500	)
Debt acquisition costs			(136)				(244	)			-
Net cash provided by  financing activities			3,352				15,880				17,428
Investing
Proceeds from asset dispositions			504				-
Purchases of property, plant and equipment			(95	)			(1,509	)			(18,912	)
Net investment in joint venture			-				(330	)			(600	)
Net proceeds from sale of discontinued operations			-				-				659
Long-term investment			-				-				-
Proceeds from note receivable			-				104				90
Net cash provided (used for) investing			409				(1,735	)			(18,763	)
Effect of exchange rates			(48	)			115				(252	)
Net change in cash and equivalents			(2,062	)			1,494				(10,911	)
Cash and equivalents, beginning of year			3,070				1,576				12,487
Cash and equivalents, end of year		$	1,008			$	3,070			$	1,576
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest paid			1,105				417				757
Stock issued in CIENA acquisition			-				225				-
Conversion of BES shares			380				-				-
Conversion of Laurus convertible note			69				-				-

See the notes to consolidated financial statements.  

(1) ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

StockerYale, Inc. (the Company) was incorporated in 1951, and is primarily engaged in the design, manufacture and distribution of structured light lasers, specialized fiber optic and fluorescent illumination products used in a wide range of markets and industries, including: machine vision, telecommunications, aerospace, defense and security, utilities, industrial inspection and medical markets.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As shown in the consolidated financial statements, during the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001, the Company incurred net losses of $11,650,000, $15,508,000 and $13,862,000 respectively, and, as of December 31, 2003, the Company's current liabilities exceeded its current assets by $4,410,000. These factors among others may indicate that the Company will be unable to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time.

The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. The Company's continuation as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to generate sufficient cash flow to meet its obligations on a timely basis, to comply with the terms and covenants of its financing agreements, to obtain additional financing or refinancing as may be required, and ultimately to attain successful operations. Management is continuing its efforts to obtain additional funds so that the Company can meet its obligations and sustain operations from sources that are described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements.

(2) MANAGEMENT PLAN

Three years ago the Company made a strategic decision to utilize its optics and manufacturing expertise in phase masks and fiber optic illumination to expand into specialty optical fiber and optical components. This was based on high growth expectations for the telecommunications infrastructure in order to facilitate the rapid growth in Internet traffic. Given management's expectations of the optical component industry's rapid growth and the communications industry's growing demand for advanced telecommunications equipment, the Company over the following three years invested significant equity capital in plant and equipment, research and development and commercialization expenses.

However, as the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the telecommunication sector continued to curtail purchases in the first half of 2002, the Company realized that while the telecom equipment market still offered long-term growth potential, near-term revenue opportunities for optical components would be adversely affected. This change in market conditions required the Company to significantly modify its expectations for specialty fiber and component revenue in the foreseeable future.

In 2002, the Company began to significantly reduce its overall cost structure, and most importantly, its investment in research and development expenses related to optical components. The Company ceased funding two joint ventures and reduced its headcount in research and development, as well as selling and general and administration expenses.

As the recession and telecommunications slump continued into 2003, the Company focused its sales and research and development efforts on new laser, LED and related products for the machine vision/illumination sector and reduced manufacturing overhead and operating expenses, resulting in a $4.9 million or 32% reduction in its operating loss from $15.2 million in 2002 to $10.3 million in 2003.

The Company was also successful in raising an additional $4.3 million through debt refinancing, private equity placements a convertible debt note and asset sales. During the first quarter of 2004, the Company raised an additional $6.6 million through a private placement of equity and a convertible note of $2.6 million and $4.0 million, respectively. The net proceeds of approximately $6.1 million were used to retire the $4.4 million term note secured by the Salem headquarters with the remainder for general working capital purposes.

The Company subsequently received waivers and/or amendments for both credit agreements, which brought the Company into compliance as of December 31, 2003. The waivers and/or amendments are described in the following section under Borrowing Agreements.

Merrill Lynch Financial Services

On September 30, 2003, the Company entered into an agreement to modify the terms of its credit facility with Merrill Lynch Business Financial Services. The new agreement provides a credit facility of $3,450,000 through a term note of $2,450,000 and a line of credit of $1,000,000. The new facility matures on October 31, 2004 and bears an interest rate of one month libor + 5.5% and is partially guaranteed (maximum $1,000,000) by an officer of the Company. On December 31, 2003 the interest rate was approximately 6.5%. Outstanding borrowings as of December 31, 2003 were $3,428,162

The Company's obligations under the credit facility are secured by substantially all the Company's Salem assets, excluding real property. The facility is also subject to various financial covenants, including having a minimum net worth of $10.0 million at all times. The Company is also required to repay amounts under the credit facility using 100% of the net excess proceeds from the sale of its Salem facility; 80% of net proceeds from assets sales and 50% of the net proceeds from equity offerings.

On March 25, 2004, the Company entered into an amended agreement with Merrill Lynch. The amended agreement changes the maturity date from October 31, 2004 in the prior agreement to June 30, 2004 in the March 25, 2004 agreement. The amended agreement also increased the interest from LIBOR + 5.5% in the prior agreement to LIBOR + 7.5% in the March 25, 2004 agreement. All other provisions of the September 30, 2003 agreement remained the same.

Laurus Master Funds

On September 24, 2003, the Company sold a Convertible Note to Laurus Master Funds, LTD. The $2,500,000 Convertible Note matures on September 24, 2006, bears interest at a rate equal to the Prime Rate plus 3. 5%, but in no event less than 7.5%, and provides the holder with the option to convert the loan to common stock at $1.07 per share subject to certain adjustment features. StockerYale has the right to elect to make the monthly required payments on the convertible note (comprised of principal amortization and interest) in the form of shares of common stock, determined based on the $1.07 conversion price. The Company also issued to the holder seven-year warrants to purchase shares in the following warrant amounts and exercise prices per share of common stock: 225,000 shares at $1.23 per share, 150,000 shares at $1.34 per share and 100,000 shares at $1.44 per share. The aggregate purchase price of the convertible note and warrants ($2,500,000) was allocated between the note, the common stock conversion option and warrants based upon their relative fair market value. The purchase price assigned to the note, common stock beneficial conversion option and warrants was $1,551,700, $546,650 and $401,650 respectively. The difference between the face amount of the convertible note of $2.5 million and the aggregate purchase price of the convertible note of $1,551,700 was recorded as a debt discount and is being amortized over the life of the convertible note. The Company used the Black-Scholes Model to calculate the fair value of the warrants. The underlying assumptions included in the Black-Scholes Model were: a risk-free interest rate of 2.7%; an expected life of five years; and an expected volatility of 114% with no dividend yield.

The Company can elect to pay monthly principal amortization in cash at 103% of the principal amount. The Company may also elect to pay both principal amortization and interest in common stock, if the market price of the stock at the time of the payment is 110% of the fixed conversion price. The Company may elect to redeem the principal amount outstanding at 120% within the first year, 115% within the second year and 110% during the third year. The principal amortization payments begin 120 days from the execution of the agreement at a rate of $78,125 per month. As of December 31, 2003, $2,430,450 was outstanding under the Convertible Note of which $937,500 has been classified as short-term debt and $1,492,950 has been classified as long-term debt. The obligation has been reported net of $802,000 related to debt discount on warrants.

 

Bank of Ireland

On September 24, 2003 , StockerYale, Inc. entered into a guarantee of a Euros125,000 in connection with a credit facility provided by the Bank of Ireland to StockerYale Ireland . The credit facility provides a Euro 50,000 line of credit and a Euro 75,000 overdraft facility. The credit facility is secured by the assets of StockerYale Ireland and StockerYale, Inc.'s guarantee and bears a variable interest rate approximating 9.0%. As of December 31, 2003 , there were no outstanding borrowings under the credit facility.

TJJ Corporation

On December 27, 2002, the Company entered into a Term Note agreement with TJJ Corporation. The Term Note was a $5,000,000 three-year note due December 26, 2005, secured by the Company's Salem headquarters and bears an interest rate of 8.5%. The Company also issued warrants to purchase shares of the Company's common stock. The warrants can be exercised over a five-year period and each warrant can be exchanged for one share of common stock at a purchase price of $1.35 per share. The aggregate purchase price of the Term Note and the warrants of $5,000,000 was allocated between the Term Note and warrants based upon their relative fair market values. The purchase price assigned to the Term Note and warrants was $4,730,825 and $269,175, respectively. The difference between the face amount of the Term Note and the aggregate purchase price allocated to the Term Note of $4,730,825 was recorded as a debt discount, and is being amortized over the life of the Term Note.

On September 18, 2003, the Company entered into an agreement with TJJ Corporation amending the $5,000,000 Term Note maturing in December 26, 2005. The new agreement resulted in loan amortization commencing in October 2003 and a reduction in the stockholders' equity covenant from $22,000,000 to $20,000,000. The new principal amortization beginning in October 2003 was $100,000 per month for three months, $150,000 for the next three months and $200,000 per month for the following eleven months. As of December 31, 2003, $4,700,000, excluding debt discount of $155,833, was outstanding under the Term Note. On of February 25, 2004, the Company paid the note in full including outstanding principal and accrued interest of $4,400,000 and $25,000, respectively, with proceeds from a private placement of equity and convertible note discussed in footnote 22 of the financial statements.

National Bank of Canada

On May 26, 2003, the Company entered into a credit agreement with the National Bank of Canada replacing the facility with Toronto Dominion Bank. The new agreement provided total borrowing availability up to C$4,050,000 ($3,000,000 US), including a line of credit of C$2,500,000 ($1,850,000 US) and a ten-year term note of C$1,550,000 ($1,150,000 US). Initial proceeds were used to pay off the credit agreement with Toronto Dominion Bank.

On August 23, 2003, the Company amended its credit facility with National Bank of Canada to reduce the restricted term deposit from C$1,000,000 ($740,000 US) to C$250,000 ($185,000 US) and reduce the term loan from C$2,300,000 ($1,702,000 US) to C$1,550,000 ($1,147,000 US) . The net availability of the term loan remained the same. In addition, the bank added Canadian Provincial Government research and development tax credits as additional eligible accounts receivable, which increased the availability of the revolving credit facility by approximately C$300,000 ($222,000 US). All other terms of the credit facility remained the same, including StockerYale, Inc.'s guarantee to fund StockerYale Canada's deficits if requested by the bank.

On November 20, 2003, the credit facility was amended increasing the interest rate on the line of credit to the Canadian prime rate plus 2.00% and the term note to the Canadian prime rate plus 2.75%.

As of December 31, 2003, C$1,801,000 ($1,393,000 US) was outstanding under the line of credit and C$1,435,000 ($1,110,000 US) was outstanding under the term note. As of December 31, 2003, the interest rate on the line of credit and the term note were 7.00% and 7.75%, respectively. Annual principal payments are C$236,000 ($168,000 US).

The National Bank of Canada credit facility requires the following financial covenants, including working capital, net worth, capital expenditures, a financial coverage ratio and maximum inventory levels.

On March 19, 2004, the Company entered into an amended agreement with the National Bank of Canada. The new agreement includes a line of credit of C$2,500,000 ($1,875,000 US) and a five-year term note of C$1,396,000 ($1,050,000 US). The amended agreement reduced the net worth covenant from C$10,800,000 in the May 26, 2003 agreement to C$8,000,000 in the March 19, 2004 agreement as of December 31, 2003. The amended agreement also requires a C$10,000,000 net worth as of September 30, 2004 and thereafter. The amended agreement also reduced the reduced the inventory component of the line of credit availability from C$750,000 to C$625,000 and requires the Company to achieve specific net profit targets throughout 2004.

Scheduled future maturities of debt and capital lease obligations for the next five years.

Year Ending December 31,		(in thousands)
2004	$	8,503
2005		3,686
2006		783
2007		229
2008		194
	$	13,395

(14) STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

On May 31, 2001 , the Company completed a private placement of 1,700,000 shares of its common stock, par value $.001 per share. The Company offered these shares to eighteen purchasers at $10.25 per share. The Company did not engage any underwriters in connection with the private placement, but the Company did enter into an agreement with William Blair & Company to act as exclusive placement agent for the shares. The Company paid a commission of $1,219,750 to William Blair & Company. The private placement resulted in net proceeds to the Company of approximately $16 million. Proceeds were used for facility expansion, capital expenditures and working capital.

On March 8, 2002 , the Company completed a private placement of 1,242,600 common shares at a price of $7.76 per share, which resulted in net proceeds to the Company of approximately $9.7 million. The Company did not engage any underwriters in connection with the private placement.

On June 23, 2003 the Company completed a private placement of 1,610,000 common shares at a price of $ 0.60 per share and $270,000 of notes which resulted in net proceeds to the Company of approximately $1.2 million. The notes are convertible into common stock at $0.60 per share. The Company did not engage any underwriters in connection with the private placement.

As of December 31, 2003, there were 3,557,814 shares reserved for stock options and 1,259,957 shares reserved for warrants.

As of December 31, 2003, there were 19,957 warrants outstanding at a price of $22.50 per share, which expire in 2004; 250,000 warrants outstanding at a price of $1.35 per share, which expire in 2007; 475,000 warrants outstanding at $1.31 per share, which expire in 2010; and 515,000 warrants outstanding at $1.20 per share, which expire in 2006.

In connection with the acquisition of CorkOpt, Ltd. in 2000, the Company assumed the obligation to repay BES shareholders their investment in CorkOpt, Ltd. In 2003. The BES shareholders agreed to convert their outstanding investment into Stockeryale common shares. On November 12, 2003, the BES shareholders converted their StockerYale Ireland 265,500 shares into 319,580 StockerYale, Inc. shares.