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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2010
 
OR
 
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
Commission File No. 0-12991
 
PC GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
Delaware
 
11-2239561
 
 
(State or other jurisdiction
 
(I.R.S. employer
 
 
of incorporation or organization)
 
identification number)
 
 
419 Park Avenue South, Suite 500, New York, New York 10016
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 687-3260

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

 
YES   x
NO   ¨
 
  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
YES   o
NO   o
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, non-accelerated filer or smaller reporting company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
 
Large accelerated filer  ¨  
Accelerated filer  ¨  
Non-accelerated filer   ¨
Smaller Reporting Company    x
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
 
YES   o
NO   x
 
  
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
 
Common Stock, Par Value $.02— 7,848,774 shares as of May 4, 2010.

 
 

 

INDEX
 
PC GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
       
Page
PART I.
 
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
   
         
Item 1.
 
Financial Statements
   
         
   
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets As of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2009
 
3
         
   
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Three month periods ended March 31, 2010 and 2009
 
4
         
   
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity Three month period ended March 31, 2010
 
5
         
   
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Three month periods ended March 31, 2010 and 2009
 
6
         
   
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
8
         
Item 2.
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
16
         
Item 3.
 
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
 
22
         
Item 4.
 
Controls and Procedures
 
22
         
PART II.
 
OTHER INFORMATION
   
         
Item 1.
 
Legal Proceedings
 
24
         
Item 1A.
 
Risk Factors
 
24
         
Item 5.
 
Other Information
 
24
         
Item 6.
 
Exhibits
 
26
         
Signatures
 
27
         
Exhibit Index
     
28

 
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  PART I.   FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

PC GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

   
March 31, 2010
(Unaudited)
   
December 31,
2009
 
Assets
           
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 3,178,557     $ 4,599,940  
Accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts and returns and allowances aggregating $89,531 and $314,440, respectively
    6,255,956       4,394,180  
Inventories, net
    6,745,827       5,988,209  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    1,031,600       1,190,081  
Total current assets
    17,211,940       16,172,410  
Property and equipment, net
    8,353,064       8,490,229  
Identifiable intangible assets, net
    7,781,682       8,017,568  
Goodwill
    11,175,637       11,175,637  
Other assets
    380,119       426,073  
Total assets
  $ 44,902,442     $ 44,281,917  
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 3,217,999     $ 2,422,003  
Obligation under capital lease—current portion
    130,240       81,011  
Other current liabilities
    3,061,760       2,299,920  
Total current liabilities
    6,409,999       4,802,934  
                 
Long-term debt:
               
5% Convertible Notes, net of debt discount of $750,000 at March 31, 2010 and $862,500 at December 31, 2009
    28,130,000       28,017,500  
Obligation under capital lease
    2,569,760       2,618,989  
Deferred income taxes payable
    698,010       698,010  
Other liabilities
    2,150       1,210  
Total liabilities
    37,809,919       36,138,643  
Commitments and contingencies
               
Stockholders’ equity:
               
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; authorized 250,000 shares; no shares issued
           
Common stock, $.02 par value; authorized 25,000,000 shares; issued 11,648,512 shares
    232,971       232,971  
Additional paid in capital
    53,738,787       53,686,944  
Accumulated deficit
    (44,428,539 )     (43,354,339 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    511,353       539,747  
      10,054,572       11,105,323  
Treasury stock at cost, 3,799,738 shares
    (2,962,049 )     (2,962,049 )
Total stockholders’ equity
    7,092,523       8,143,274  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 44,902,442     $ 44,281,917  

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
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PC GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)

   
Three months ended March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Net sales
  $ 10,457,979     $ 9,064,923  
Cost of sales
    7,416,318       6,911,697  
Gross profit
    3,041,661       2,153,226  
                 
General and administrative expenses
    1,912,482       2,054,241  
Selling expenses
    1,331,458       1,176,318  
Research and development expenses
    245,821       234,905  
Operating loss
    (448,100 )     (1,312,238 )
Other expense, net:
               
Interest income
    15,162       8,704  
Interest expense
    (640,157 )     (645,288 )
Other
    (1,105 )     24,714  
Other expense, net
    (626,100 )     (611,870 )
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes
    (1,074,200 )     (1,924,108 )
Benefit from income taxes
          1,075,200  
Loss from continuing operations
    (1,074,200 )     (848,908 )
Discontinued Operations:
Loss from operations of discontinued subsidiaries
          (75,876 )
Provision for income taxes
           
Loss from discontinued operations
          (75,876 )
Net Loss
  $ (1,074,200 )   $ (924,784 )
                 
Net Loss per common share:
               
Basic and diluted:
               
Loss from continuing operations
  $ (0.14 )   $ (0.10 )
Loss from discontinued operations
          (0.01 )
Basic and diluted loss per share
  $ (0.14 )   $ (0.11 )
Weighted average number of common shares used in computation of net (loss) per share:
               
Basic and diluted
    7,848,774       8,659,474  

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
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PC GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
For the three months ended March 31, 2010
(Unaudited)
 
                                 
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
                     
Additional
         
Foreign
         
Total
 
   
Common Stock
   
Treasury
   
Paid-in
   
Accumulated
   
Currency
   
Comprehensive
   
Stockholders’
 
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Stock
   
Capital
   
Deficit
   
Translation
   
Income (Loss)
   
Equity
 
                                                 
Balance at January 1, 2010
    11,648,512     $ 232,971     $ (2,962,049 )   $ 53,686,944     $ (43,354,339 )   $ 539,747           $ 8,143,274  
Net loss 
                                    (1,074,200 )           $ (1,074,200 )        
Foreign currency adjustment
                                            (28,394 )     (28,394 )        
Total comprehensive loss
                                                  $ (1,102,594 )     (1,102,594 )
Stock-based compensation expense
                            51,843                               51,843  
Balance March 31, 2010
    11,648,512     $ 232,971     $ (2,962,049 )   $ 53,738,787     $ (44,428,539 )   $ 511,353             $ (7,092,523 )

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
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PC GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)

   
For the three months ended March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
           
Net loss
  $ (1,074,200 )   $ (924,784 )
Loss from discontinued operations
          75,876  
Loss from continuing operations
    (1,074,200 )     (848,908 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss from continuing operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
               
Depreciation of property and equipment and amortization of identifiable intangible assets
    588,676       673,721  
Amortization of debt acquisition costs
    90,080       90,081  
Amortization of debt discount
    112,500       112,500  
Stock-based compensation expense
    51,843       50,106  
Increase (decrease) in fair value of derivative
    940       (25,000 )
Provision for (recovery of) doubtful accounts receivable
    (65,771 )     9,011  
Deferred income tax benefit
          (1,075,200 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable
    (1,878,677 )     247,655  
Inventories
    (772,206 )     196,315  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    (11,602 )     (41,165 )
Other assets
    (44,125 )     739  
Accounts payable and other current liabilities
    1,564,919       639,062  
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of continuing operations
    (1,437,623 )     28,917  
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations
           
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    (1,437,623 )     28,917  
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
               
Purchase of property and equipment
    (215,625 )     (350,846 )
Net proceeds from sale of subsidiary
    237,500       116,418  
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities for continuing operations
    21,875       (234,428 )
Net cash used in investing activities of discontinued operations
           
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    21,875       (234,428 )

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PC GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Continued)
(Unaudited)

   
For the three months ended March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
           
Purchase of treasury stock
          (92,856 )
Net cash used in financing activities of continuing operations
          (92,856 )
Net cash used in financing activities of discontinued operations
           
Net cash used in financing activities
          (92,856 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
    (5,635 )     (6,184 )
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
    (1,421,383 )     (304,551 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    4,599,940       4,003,460  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 3,178,557     $ 3,698,909  
                 
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
               
Cash paid during the period for:
               
Interest
  $ 72,077     $ 110,753  
Income Taxes
  $ 250     $ 4,600  
Supplemental Disclosures of Non Cash Investing Activities:
               
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities relating to property and equipment
  $     $ 101,295  
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
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PC GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes To Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
(1)
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Other Matters
 
(a)
Name Change
 
On July 23, 2009, the Company changed its name from Langer, Inc. to PC Group, Inc.  The name change was approved at the Company’s 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on July 14, 2009.  The Company also changed its stock ticker symbol on NASDAQ from “GAIT” to “PCGR” effective at the commencement of trading on July 24, 2009.
 
The new name is intended to more accurately reflect the Company’s current business model and scope of its product offerings.  The Company has historically designed, manufactured and distributed a broad range of medical products targeting the orthopedic, orthotic, and prosthetic markets.  Today, the Company offers a more diverse line of personal care products for the private label retail, medical and therapeutic markets and the name PC Group, Inc. better conveys this broader scope of products.

(b)
Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8-03 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals), other than the purchases and sale of affiliates discussed herein, considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the related financial statements and consolidated notes, included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2010.

The Company classifies as discontinued operations for all periods presented any component of our business that is probable of being sold or has been sold that has operations and cash flows that are clearly distinguishable operationally and for financial reporting purposes.  For those components, the Company has no significant continuing involvement after disposal, and their operations and cash flows are eliminated from ongoing operations.  Sales of significant components of our business not classified as discontinued operations are reported as a component of income from continuing operations.

(c) 
Non-recurring, non-cash benefit

In the three months ended March 31, 2009, the Company realized a non-recurring, non-cash benefit from income taxes of approximately $1,075,000.  This benefit results from the reversal of a previously established tax valuation allowance which is no longer required as a result of a change in the estimated useful life of the Silipos tradename from an indefinite life to a useful life of 18 years effective January 1, 2009.

(d)
Seasonality

Factors which can result in quarterly variations include the timing and amount of new business generated by the Company, the timing of new product introductions, the Company’s revenue mix, and the competitive and fluctuating economic conditions in the medical and skincare industries. 

 
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(e)
Stock-Based Compensation

The total stock compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 was $51,843 and $50,106, respectively, and is included in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.

 The Company accounts for share-based compensation cost in accordance with FASB ASC 718-10 (prior authoritative literature: SFAS No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payment”).  The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of the grant using a Black-Scholes option valuation model.  The compensation cost is recognized over the service period which is usually the vesting period of the award.  Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the price of the Company’s stock.  The risk-free interest rate is based on Treasury issues with a term equal to the expected life of the option.  The Company uses historical data to estimate expected dividend yield, expected life and forfeiture rates.  For stock options granted as consideration for services rendered by non-employees, the Company recognizes compensation expense in accordance with the requirements of FASB ASC 505-50 (prior authoritative literature: EITF No. 96-18, “Accounting for Equity Instruments That Are Issued to Other Than Employees for Acquiring, or in Conjunction with Selling, Goods and Services” and EITF 00-18 “Accounting Recognition for Certain Transactions involving Equity Instruments Granted to Other Than Employees”).

(f)
Fair Value Measurements
 
FASB ASC 820-10 (prior authoritative literature: SFAS No. 157 “Fair Value Measurements”), was adopted January 1, 2008, and provides guidance related to estimating fair value and requires expanded disclosures. The standard applies whenever other standards require (or permit) assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value. The standard does not expand the use of fair value in any new circumstances. In February 2008, the FASB provided a one year deferral for the implementation of FASB ASC 820-10 for non-financial assets and liabilities recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a non-recurring basis. The Company adopted FASB ASC 820-10 for non-financial assets and liabilities as of January 1, 2009, which did not have a material impact on the results of operations. On a nonrecurring basis, the Company uses fair value measures when analyzing asset impairment. Long-lived tangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If it is determined such indicators are present and the review indicates that the assets will not be fully recoverable, based on undiscounted estimated cash flows over the remaining amortization periods, their carrying values are reduced to estimated fair value. During the fourth quarter of each year, the Company evaluates goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles for impairment at the reporting unit level.
 
The fair value hierarchy distinguishes between assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and an entity’s own assumptions (unobservable inputs).  The hierarchy consists of three levels:
 
 
·
Level one— Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
 
 
·
Level two— Inputs other than level one inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable; and
 
 
·
Level three— Unobservable inputs developed using estimates and assumptions, which are developed by the reporting entity and reflect those assumptions that a market participant would use.
 
The following table identifies the financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value by level at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009:
 
   
March 31, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
   
Fair Value Measurements Using
   
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
Description
 
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs 
(Level 2)
   
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs 
(Level 3)
   
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical 
Assets
 (Level 1)
   
Significant 
Other
 Observable
 Inputs 
(Level 2)
   
Significant 
Unobservable
 Inputs
 (Level 3)
 
Assets:                                                 
Money Markets
  $ 2,718,470     $     $     $ 4,314,514     $     $  
Liabilities:                                                 
Derivative
  $     $     $ 2,150     $     $     $ 1,210  
 
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A level 3 unobservable input is used when little or no market data is available. The derivative liability is valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using various assumptions.  These assumptions are more fully discussed below.
 
The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of assets and liabilities valued using significant unobservable inputs (level 3):

   
Fair Value Measurements Using 
Significant Unobservable Inputs 
(Level 3)
 
   
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2010
   
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2009
 
Derivative liability:
           
Beginning balance
  $ 1,210     $ 30,000  
Total (gains) losses included in earnings
    940       (25,000 )
Ending balance
  $ 2,150     $ 5,000  
 
Total gains and losses included in earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 are reported as other income in the consolidated statements of operations.
 
Although there were no fair value adjustments to non-financial assets, the following table identifies the non-financial assets that are measured at fair value by level at March 31, 2010:
 
   
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
Description
 
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs 
(Level 2)
   
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs 
(Level 3)
   
Total 
Gains
(Losses)
 
Identifiable Intangible Assets
  $     $     $ 7,781,682     $  
Goodwill
                11,175,637        
Total
  $     $     $ 18,957,319     $  
 
As prescribed under adopted FASB ASC 360-10 (prior authoritative literature: FAS 142 “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,”) the Company tests annually for possible impairment to goodwill. The Company performs its test as of October 1st each year using a discounted cash flow analysis that requires that certain assumptions and estimates be made regarding industry economic factors and future growth and profitability at each of our reporting units. The Company also incorporates market participant assumptions to estimate fair value for impairment testing. The Company’s definite lived intangible assets are tested under FASB ASC 350-30 (prior authoritative literature: FAS 144 “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”) when impairment indicators are present.  An undiscounted model is used to determine if the carrying value of the asset is recoverable.  If not, a discounted analysis is done to determine the fair value.  The Company engages a valuation analysis expert to prepare the models and calculations used to perform the tests, and the Company provides them with estimates regarding our reporting units’ expected growth and performance for future years.
 
At March 31, 2010, the carrying amount of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, approximated fair value because of their short-term maturity.  The carrying value of long-term debt, net of discount, at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 was $28,130,000 and $28,017,500, respectively.  The approximated fair value of long-term debt based on borrowing rates currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms was $27,942,691 at March 31, 2010.  Fair value was determined using a discounted cash flow model.

 
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(g)
Discount on Convertible Debt
 
In June 2008, the FASB published FASB ASC 815-40 (prior authoritative literature: EITF Issue 07-5 “Determining Whether an Instrument is Indexed to an Entity’s Own Stock”) to address concerns regarding the meaning of “indexed to an entity’s own stock” contained in FASB ASC 815-10 (prior authoritative literature:  “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities”).  FASB ASC 815-40 addresses the issue of the determination of whether a free-standing equity-linked instrument should be classified as equity or debt.  If an instrument is classified as debt, it is valued at fair value, and this value is remeasured on an ongoing basis, with changes recorded in earnings in each reporting period.  FASB ASC 815-40 is effective for years beginning after December 15, 2008. Earlier adoption was not permitted.  Although FASB ASC 815-40 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, any outstanding instrument at the date of adoption requires a retrospective application of the accounting principle through a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings upon adoption.  The Company completed an analysis as it pertains to the conversion option in its convertible debt, which was triggered by the reset provision, and determined that the fair value of the derivative liability was $30,000 and the debt discount was $1,312,500 at January 1, 2009.  The Company estimates the fair value of the derivative liability using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the following assumptions:

   
March 31, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
Annual dividend yield
           
Expected life (years)
    1.69       1.94  
Risk-free interest rate
    1.60 %     1.70 %
Expected volatility
    80 %     80 %
 
Expected volatility is based upon historical volatility.  The Company believes this method produces an estimate that is representative of the Company’s expectations of future volatility over the expected term of the derivative liability.  The Company currently has no reason to believe future volatility over the expected remaining life of this conversion option is likely to differ materially from historical volatility.  The expected life is based on the remaining term of the conversion option.  The risk-free interest rate is based on three-year U.S. Treasury securities.  The Company recorded an adjustment to retained earnings in the amount of $1,459,109, which represents the cumulative change in the fair value of the conversion option, net of the impact of amortization of the additional debt discount from date of issuance of the notes (December 8, 2006) through adoption of this pronouncement.  In addition, as required by FASB ASC 815-40, the Company recorded an adjustment to reduce additional paid in capital in the amount of $476,873, which represents the reversal of the value of the debt discount that was recorded in paid in capital in connection with a reset of the bond conversion price in January 2007.  The debt discount is being amortized over the remaining life of the debt resulting in greater interest expense.  Interest related to the discount amounted to $112,500 in the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

(2)   Discontinued Operations
 
During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company completed the sale of Langer UK on January 18, 2008, Regal on June 11, 2008, Bi-Op on July 31, 2008 and substantially all of the operating assets and liabilities related to the Langer branded custom orthotics and related products business on October 24, 2008.  For the three months ended March 31, 2009, the operating results of these wholly owned subsidiaries and businesses, which were formerly included in the medical products and Regal segments, represent an adjustment to increase the loss on the sale of Regal in the amount of $75,876.

(3)   Identifiable Intangible Assets

Identifiable intangible assets at March 31, 2010 consisted of:

Assets
 
Estimated
Useful Life (Years)
 
Adjusted
Cost
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net Carrying
Value
Trade names – Silipos
   
18
   
$
2,688,000
   
$
186,667
   
$
2,501,333
 
Repeat customer base – Silipos
   
7
     
1,680,000
     
1,500,484
     
179,516
 
License agreements and related technology – Silipos
   
9.5
     
1,364,000
     
789,684
     
574,316
 
Repeat customer base – Twincraft
   
19
     
3,814,500
     
1,555,278
     
2,259,222
 
Trade names – Twincraft
   
23
     
2,629,300
     
362,005
     
2,267,295
 
  
         
$
12,175,800
   
$
4,394,118
   
$
7,781,682
 

Identifiable intangible assets at December 31, 2009 consisted of:

 
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Assets
 
Estimated
Useful Life (Years)
   
Adjusted 
Cost
   
Accumulated 
Amortization
   
Net Carrying
Value
 
Trade names—Silipos
   
18
    $ 2,688,000     $ 149,334     $ 2,538,666  
Repeat customer base—Silipos
   
7
      1,680,000       1,432,186       247,814  
License agreements and related technology—Silipos
   
9.5
      1,364,000       753,790       610,210  
Repeat customer base—Twincraft
   
19
      3,814,500       1,489,496       2,325,004  
Trade names—Twincraft
   
23
      2,629,300       333,426       2,295,874  
            $ 12,175,800     $ 4,158,232     $ 8,017,568  

As of December 31, 2009, it was determined that the carrying value of the Twincraft customer base was not recoverable and, accordingly, was written down to its fair value resulting in an impairment of $1,000,000.  Also, effective January 1, 2009, the Company changed the estimated useful life of the Silipos tradename from an indefinite life to a useful life of 18 years.

Aggregate amortization expense relating to the above identifiable intangible assets for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 was $235,886 and $265,158, respectively.  As of March 31, 2010, the estimated future amortization expense is $680,805 for the remainder of 2010, $657,256 for 2011, $748,775 for 2012, $699,396 for 2013, $535,961 for 2014 and $4,459,489 thereafter.

(4)   Inventories, net
 
Inventories, net, consisted of the following:
 
  
 
March 31, 2010
   
December 31,
2009
 
Raw materials
  $ 4,208,543     $ 3,752,980  
Work-in-process
    431,889       277,372  
Finished goods
    2,740,908       2,572,236  
      7,381,340       6,602,588  
Less: Allowance for excess and obsolescence
    (635,513     (614,379 )
    $ 6,745,827     $ 5,988,209  

(5)   Credit Facility

On May 11, 2007, the Company entered into a secured revolving credit facility agreement (the “Credit Facility”) with Wachovia Bank, N.A. (“Wachovia”), expiring on September 30, 2011.  During 2008, the Company entered two amendments that decreased the maximum amount that the Company may borrow.  The Credit Facility, as amended, provides an aggregate maximum availability, if and when the Company has the requisite levels of assets, in the amount of $12 million, and is subject to a sub-limit of $5 million for the issuance of letter of credit obligations, another sub-limit of $3 million for term loans, and a sub-limit of $4 million on loans against inventory.  Loans under the Credit Facility will bear interest at 0.5 percent above the lender’s prime rate or, at the Company’s election, at 2.5 percentage points above an Adjusted Eurodollar Rate, as defined in the Credit Facility.  The Credit Facility is collateralized by a first priority security interest in inventory, accounts receivables and all other assets and is guaranteed on a full and unconditional basis by the Company and each of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries (Silipos and Twincraft) and any other company or person that hereafter becomes a borrower or owner of any property in which the lender has a security interest under the Credit Facility.  As of March 31, 2010, the Company had no outstanding advances under the Credit Facility and has approximately $6.5 million available under the Credit Facility related to eligible accounts receivable and inventory.  In addition, the Company has approximately $1.8 million of availability related to property and equipment for term loans.

 If the Company’s availability under the Credit Facility drops below $3 million or borrowings under the facility exceed $10 million, the Company is required under the Credit Facility to deposit all cash received from customers into a blocked bank account that will be swept daily to directly pay down any amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility.  In such event, the Company would not have any control over the blocked bank account.

 
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 The Company’s borrowing availabilities under the Credit Facility are limited to 85% of eligible accounts receivable and 60% of eligible inventory, and are subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. Term loans shall be secured by equipment or real estate hereafter acquired. The Company is required to submit monthly unaudited financial statements to Wachovia.

 If the Company’s availability is less than $3 million, the Credit Facility requires compliance with various covenants including but not limited to a fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.0 to 1.0.  Availability under the Credit Facility is reduced by 40% of the outstanding letters of credit related to the purchase of eligible inventory, as defined, and 100% of all other outstanding letters of credit. At March 31, 2010, the Company had outstanding letters of credit related to the purchase of eligible inventory of approximately $332,000 .

 To the extent that amounts under the Credit Facility remain unused, while the Credit Facility is in effect and for so long thereafter as any of the obligations under the Credit Facility are outstanding, the Company will pay a monthly commitment fee of three eights of one percent (0.375%) on the unused portion of the loan commitment. The Company paid Wachovia a closing fee in the amount of $75,000 in August 2007. In addition, the Company paid legal and other costs associated with obtaining the Credit Facility of $319,556 in 2007.  In April 2008, the Company paid a $20,000 fee to Wachovia related to an amendment of the Credit Facility, which has been recorded as a deferred financing cost and is being amortized over the remaining term of the Credit Facility. As of March 31, 2010, the Company had unamortized deferred financing costs in connection with the Credit Facility of $191,147. Amortization expense for each of the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 was $23,893.

(6)   Segment Information

 As of March 31, 2010, the Company operated in two segments (medical products and personal care).  Our medical products segment includes the Silipos medical business. Our personal care segment includes Twincraft and the Silipos skincare business.  Assets and expenses related to the Company’s corporate offices are reported under “other” as they do not relate to any of the operating segments.  Intersegment sales are recorded at cost.

Segment information for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 is summarized as follows:

Three months ended March 31, 2010
 
Medical Products
   
Personal Care
   
Other
   
Total
Net sales
  $ 2,570,060     $ 7,887,919     $     $ 10,457,979  
Gross profit
    1,350,636       1,691,025             3,041,661  
Operating (loss) income
    205,351       81,607       (735,058 )     (448,100 )
Total assets as of March 31, 2010
    17,697,732       22,912,376       4,292,334       44,902,442  

Three months ended March 31, 2009
 
Medical Products
   
Personal Care
   
Other
   
Total
 
Net sales
  $ 2,096,443     $ 6,968,480     $     $ 9,064,923  
Gross profit
    935,300       1,217,926             2,153,226  
Operating loss
    (76,926 )     (348,275 )     (887,037 )     (1,312,238 )
Total assets as of March 31, 2009
    17,786,424       29,070,955       6,035,853       52,893,232  
 
Geographical segment information for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 is summarized as follows:

 
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Three months ended March 31, 2010,
 
United
States
   
Canada
   
Europe
   
Other
   
Consolidated
Total
 
Net sales to external customers
  $ 7,875,163     $ 818,412     $ 856,692     $ 907,712     $ 10,457,979  
Gross profit
    1,952,035       171,988       440,853       476,785       3,041,661  
Operating (loss) income
    (688,000 )     19,247       105,709       114,944       (448,100 )
Total assets as of March 31, 2010
    44,632,649             269,793             44,902,442  

Three months ended March 31, 2009,
 
United
States
   
Canada
   
Europe
   
Other
   
Consolidated
Total
 
Net sales to external customers
  $ 7,506,762     $ 171,342     $ 1,036,425     $ 350,394     $ 9,064,923  
Gross profit
    1,572,010       30,521       394,499       156,196       2,153,226  
Operating (loss) income
    (1,324,502 )     (4,943 )     9,646       7,561       (1,312,238 )
Total assets as of March 31, 2009
    52,568,810             324,422             52,893,232  

(7)  Comprehensive Loss
 
The Company’s comprehensive losses were as follows:
 
  
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Net loss
  $ (1,074,200 )   $ (924,784 )
Other comprehensive loss:
               
Change in equity resulting from translation of financial statements into U.S. dollars
    (28,394 )     (23,513 )
Comprehensive loss
  $ (1,102,594 )   $ (948,297 )
 
(8)  Loss per share

Basic earnings per common share (“EPS”) are computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Diluted EPS are computed based on the weighted average number of common shares, after giving effect to dilutive common stock equivalents outstanding during each period. The diluted loss per share computations for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 exclude approximately 1,728,000 shares each, related to employee stock options because the effect of including them would be anti-dilutive. The impact of the 5% Convertible Notes (as hereinafter defined) on the calculation of the fully-diluted EPS was anti-dilutive and is therefore not included in the computation for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, each.

 The following table provides the basic and diluted loss EPS:
 
   
Three months ended March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
Loss
   
Shares
   
Per
Share
   
Loss
 
Shares
   
Per
Share
 
Basic and diluted EPS
  $ (1,074,200 )     7,848,774     $ (0.14 )   $ (924,784 )     8,659,474     $ (0.11 )

(9)   Related Party Transactions
 
5% Convertible Subordinated Notes.   On December 8, 2006, the Company sold $28,880,000 of the Company’s 5% Convertible Notes due December 7, 2011 (the “5% Convertible Notes”) in a private placement. The number of shares of common stock issuable on conversion of the 5% Convertible Notes, as of March 31, 2010, was 6,195,165, and the conversion price as of such date was $4.6617. The number of shares and conversion price are subject to adjustment in certain circumstances. During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, and largest beneficial shareholder, Warren B. Kanders, purchased $3,250,000, President and CEO, W. Gray Hudkins, and CFO and COO, Kathleen P. Bloch, each purchased $250,000 of the Company’s 5% Convertible Notes from certain previous debt holders. Mr. Kanders and trusts controlled by Mr. Kanders  (as trustee for members of his family) own $5,250,000 of the 5% Convertible Notes, and one director, Stuart P. Greenspon, owns $150,000 of the 5% Convertible Notes.  On September 29, 2008, an affiliate of Mr. Kanders entered into letter agreements with Mr. Hudkins and Ms. Bloch pursuant to which they agreed (i) not to sell, transfer, pledge, or otherwise dispose of or convert into common stock, any portion of the 5% Convertible Notes respectively owned by them, and (ii) to cast all votes which they respectively may cast with respect to any shares of common stock underlying the 5% Convertible Notes in the same manner and proportion as shares of common stock voted by Mr. Kanders and his affiliates.

 
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(10) Litigation
 
The Company received a letter from Langer Biomechanics, Inc. f/k/a Langer Acquisition Corp. (“Langer Biomechanics”) dated September 17, 2009, alleging the breach by the Company of certain representations and warranties contained in the Asset Purchase Agreement dated October 24, 2008 between the Company and Langer Biomechanics (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”), related to the sale of the assets and liabilities of the Company’s former Langer branded custom orthotics and related products business.  No damages were alleged by Langer Biomechanics at the time.  As a result of Langer Biomechanics’ allegation, a receivable in the amount of $237,500 that was scheduled to be released to the Company from escrow on October 24, 2009, continued to be held in escrow in accordance with the terms of the Escrow Agreement dated October 24, 2008, by and among the Company, Langer Biomechanics, and The Bank of New York Mellon.  On February 18, 2010, Langer Biomechanics filed a formal claim of indemnification.  However, since the alleged damages were below the alleged indemnification threshold in the Asset Purchase Agreement, Langer Biomechanics agreed to release the remaining amount being held in escrow.  On March 1, 2010, the remaining escrow balance was released and received by the Company.

 Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Company may be subject to claims and litigation in the areas of general liability, including claims of employees, and claims, litigation or other liabilities as a result of acquisitions completed. The results of legal proceedings are difficult to predict and the Company cannot provide any assurance that an action or proceeding will not be commenced against the Company or that the Company will prevail in any such action or proceeding.

An unfavorable resolution of any legal action or proceeding could materially adversely affect the market price of the Company’s common stock and its business, results of operations, liquidity, or financial condition.

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ITEM 2.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
Overview
 
Through our wholly-owned subsidiaries, Twincraft and Silipos, we offer a diverse line of personal care products for the private label retail, medical, and therapeutic markets.  In addition, at Silipos, we design and manufacture high quality gel-based medical products targeting the orthopedic and prosthetic markets.  We sell our medical products primarily in the United States and Canada, as well as in more than 30 other countries, to national, regional, and international distributors.  We sell our personal care products primarily in North America to branded marketers of such products, specialty and mass market retailers, direct marketing companies, and companies that service various amenities markets.
 
Our broad range of gel-based orthopedic and prosthetics products are designed to protect, heal, and provide comfort for the patient.  Our line of personal care products includes bar soap, gel-based therapeutic gloves and socks, scar management products, and other products that are designed to cleanse and moisturize specific areas of the body, often incorporating essential oils, vitamins, and nutrients to improve the appearance and condition of the skin.
 
Twincraft, a manufacturer of bar soap, focuses on the health and beauty, direct marketing, amenities, and mass market channels, was acquired in January 2007, and Silipos, which offers gel-based personal care and medical products was acquired in September 2004.

Recent Developments:

Name Change
 
On July 23, 2009, we changed our name from Langer, Inc. to PC Group, Inc.  The name change was approved at our 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on July 14, 2009.  We also changed our stock ticker symbol on NASDAQ from “GAIT” to “PCGR” effective at the commencement of trading on July 24, 2009.
 
The new name is intended to more accurately reflect our current business model and scope of our product offerings.  We have historically designed, manufactured and distributed a broad range of medical products targeting the orthopedic, orthotic, and prosthetic markets.  Today, we offer a more diverse line of personal care products for the private label retail, medical and therapeutic markets and the name PC Group, Inc. is designed to better convey this broader scope of products.
 
NASDAQ Stock Market Listing
 
     On January 11, 2010, we received notice from the Office of General Counsel of the Nasdaq Stock Market (“NASDAQ”) that our request to transfer the listing of our common stock from the Nasdaq Global Market to the Nasdaq Capital Market had been approved by the Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the “Panel”) reviewing our listing.  The transfer became effective at the opening of the market on January 13, 2010.  Our common stock continues to trade under the symbol “PCGR.”  The Panel also granted us until July 19, 2010 to meet the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement of the Nasdaq Capital Market under Listing Rule 5550(a)(2).
 
We submitted our request to the Panel to transfer to the Nasdaq Capital Market in response to the letter we received from Nasdaq, previously disclosed on the Form 8-K we filed on October 28, 2009, informing us that for 30 consecutive business days our common stock had not maintained the minimum market value of publicly held shares of $5,000,000 for continued inclusion on the Nasdaq Global Market under Listing Rule 5450(b)(1)(C).
 
The Nasdaq Capital Market is a continuous trading market that operates in substantially the same manner as the Nasdaq Global Market.  Companies listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market must meet certain financial requirements and adhere to Nasdaq’s corporate governance standards.

 
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Segment Information

We currently operate in two segments, medical products and personal care products.  The operations of Twincraft and the personal care products of Silipos are included in the personal care segment.  The medical products segment includes the medical, orthopedic and prosthetic gel-based products of Silipos.

        For the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, we derived approximately 24.6% and 23.1%, respectively, of our revenues from continuing operations from our medical products segment and approximately 75.4% and 76.9%, respectively, from our personal care products segment.  For the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, we derived approximately 83.1% and 84.7%, respectively, of our revenues from North America, and approximately 16.9% and 15.3% of our revenues from outside North America.  Of our revenue derived from North America, for the three months ended March 31, 2010, and 2009, approximately 90.6% and approximately 97.8%, respectively, was generated in the United States and approximately 9.4% and approximately 2.2%, respectively, was generated from Canada.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our accounting policies are more fully described in Note 1 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Future events and their effects cannot be determined with absolute certainty. Therefore, the determination of estimates requires the exercise of judgment. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets comprise a substantial portion (42.2% at March 31, 2010 and 43.3% at December 31, 2009) of our total assets.  As prescribed under FASB ASC 350-10 (prior authoritative literature: SFAS No. 142 “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”), we test annually for possible impairment to goodwill.  We engage a valuation analysis expert to prepare the models and calculations used to perform the tests, and we provide them with information regarding our reporting units’ expected growth and performance for future years.  The method to compute the amount of impairment incorporates quantitative data and qualitative criteria including new information that can dramatically change the decision about the valuation of an intangible asset in a very short period of time.  The Company continually monitors the expected cash flows of its reporting units for the purpose of assessing the carrying values of its goodwill and its other intangible assets.  Any resulting impairment loss could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s reported financial position and results of operations for any particular quarterly or annual period.

As of March 31, 2010, the Company’s market capitalization was approximately $3,532,000, which is substantially lower than the Company’s estimated combined fair values of its three reporting units.  The Company has completed a reconciliation of the sum of the estimated fair values of its reporting units as of October 1, 2009 (the annual testing date) to its market value (based upon its stock price at March 31, 2010), which included the quantification of a controlling interest premium.  The Company has $28.8 million of convertible notes at the corporate level that are not allocated to the reporting units.  This was done because this financing was raised for corporate strategic alternatives and not to fund the operations of the individual reporting units.  Also, the Company’s corporate-level expenses are not allocated to the individual reporting units as they do not relate to their operations.  In addition, the Company considers the following qualitative items that cannot be accurately quantified and are based upon the beliefs of management, but provide additional support for the explanation of the remaining difference between the estimated fair value of the Company’s report units and its market capitalization:

 
·
The Company’s stock is thinly traded;

 
·
The decline in the Company’s stock price is not correlated to a change in the overall operating performance of the Company; and

 
·
Previously unseen pressures are in place given the global financial and economic crisis.

 
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There can be no assurances that the Company’s estimated fair value of its reporting units will be reflected in the Company’s market capitalization in the future.

Three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009

The Company’s loss from continuing operations before income taxes was approximately $(1,074,000) for the three months ended March 31, 2010, compared to a net loss from continuing operations before income taxes of approximately $(1,924,000) for the three months ended March 31, 2009.  The decrease in the Company’s net loss from continuing operations before income taxes is primarily due to an increase in gross profit of approximately $888,000 due to higher net sales and a higher margin percentage in the three months ended March 31, 2010 when compared to the three months ended March 31, 2009.  These factors are more fully discussed below.   Net loss from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2010 was approximately $(1,074,000) or $(0.14) per share on a fully diluted basis, compared to a net loss from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2009 of approximately $(848,908) or $(0.10) per share on a fully diluted basis.  The operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2009 include a non-recurring, non-cash deferred tax benefit of approximately $1,075,000.  This benefit results from the reversal of a previously established tax valuation allowance which is no longer required as a result of a change in the estimated useful life of the Silipos tradename from an indefinite life to a useful life of approximately 18 years effective January 1, 2009.

Net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2010 were approximately $10,458,000 compared to approximately $9,065,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009, an increase of approximately $1,393,000, or 15.4%.  Twincraft’s net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2010 were approximately $7,464,000, an increase of approximately $826,000, or 12.4% as compared to net sales of approximately $6,638,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009.  This increase is attributable to new customers obtained in the national brand-equivalent products business as well as increases in sales to existing customers.  Silipos’ net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2010 were approximately $2,994,000, an increase of approximately $568,000, or 23.4% as compared to net sales of approximately $2,426,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009.  This increase is primarily attributable to an increase in the volume of orders from certain existing customers.
 
Twincraft’s sales are reported in the personal care products segment.  Also included in the personal care products segment are the net sales of Silipos personal care products which were approximately $424,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2010, an increase of approximately $94,000 or 28.5% as compared to Silipos’ net sales of personal care products of approximately $330,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009.
 
Net sales of medical products were approximately $2,570,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2010, compared to approximately $2,096,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2009, an increase of approximately $474,000 or 22.6% as a result of the factors discussed above.
 
Cost of sales, on a consolidated basis, increased approximately $504,000, or 7.3%, to approximately $7,416,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010, compared to approximately $6,912,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009.  Cost of sales as a percentage of net sales was 70.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2010, as compared to 76.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2009.  The decrease in cost of goods as a percentage of net sales is attributable to a decrease in raw material prices at Twincraft in the three months ended March 31, 2010 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2009.  In addition, due to higher sales, production levels at Silipos increased in the three months ended March 31, 2010 as compared to the same period in 2009, which resulted in increases to overhead absorption.
 
Cost of sales in the medical products segment were approximately $1,219,000, or 47.4% of medical products net sales in the three months ended March 31, 2010, compared to approximately $1,162,000 or 55.4% of medical products net sales in the three months ended March 31, 2009, largely due to higher production  levels which resulted in higher manufacturing overhead absorption.
 
Cost of sales for the personal care products were approximately $6,197,000, or 78.6% of net sales of personal care products in the three months ended March 31, 2010, compared to approximately $5,750,000, or 82.5% of net sales of personal care products in the three months ended March 31, 2009, primarily as a result of the factors discussed above.

 
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Consolidated gross profit increased approximately $888,000, or 41.3%, to approximately $3,041,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010, compared to approximately $2,153,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2009.  Consolidated gross profit as a percentage of net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2010 was 29.1%, compared to 23.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2009.  Increases in net sales, reductions in raw material prices at Twincraft and higher overhead absorption all contributed to the increase in consolidated gross profit.
 
General and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2010 were approximately $1,912,000, or 18.0% of net sales, compared to approximately $2,054,000, or 22.7% of net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2009, representing a decrease of approximately $142,000.  Approximately $90,000 of the decrease is related to reductions in salaries and rents as a result of our continuing efforts to reduce our corporate overhead structure.  In addition, legal fees decreased by approximately $45,000 and amortization of intangibles is approximately $29,000 lower in the three months ended March 31, 2010 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2009.  These decreases were offset by an increase in other professional fees of approximately $36,000 related to the search for a new CEO.
 
Selling expenses increased approximately $155,000, or 13.2%, to approximately $1,331,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010, compared to approximately $1,176,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009.  Selling expenses as a percentage of net sales were 12.7% in the three months ended March 31, 2010, compared to 13.0% in the three months ended March 31, 2009.  The principal reasons for the increase were an increase in sales salaries and related travel and entertainment expenses at Silipos of approximately $104,000 related to the hiring of additional personnel, including the vice-president of sales and marketing in 2009 and an increase in advertising expenses of approximately $20,000.
 
Research and development expenses increased from approximately $235,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2009, to approximately $246,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2010, an increase of approximately $11,000, or 4.7%.  This increase is primarily attributable to an increase in clinical study costs at Silipos of approximately $53,000, which was offset by a reduction in salaries of approximately $36,000.
 
Interest expense was approximately $640,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010, compared to approximately $645,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009, a decrease of approximately $5,000 as a result of lower interest expense on the capital lease of the Silipos facility.
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
Working capital as of March 31, 2010 was approximately $10,800,000, compared to approximately $11,369,000 as of December 31, 2009, a decrease of approximately $568,000.  This reduction is primarily the result of increases in accounts payable and accrued expenses of approximately $1,547,000, coupled with a decrease in cash of approximately 1,421,000, offset by increases in accounts receivable of approximately $1,862,000 and inventories of approximately $758,000.  Unrestricted cash balances were approximately $3,179,000 at March 31, 2010, as compared to approximately $4,600,000 at December 31, 2009.

Net cash used in operating activities of continuing operations was approximately $1,438,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2010.  The cash used is attributable to our loss from continuing operations of approximately $1,074,000, net of depreciation, amortization, and other non-cash expenses of approximately $844,000 and changes in our current assets and liabilities of approximately $1,207,000.  Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations was approximately $29,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009. The net cash used in operating activities of continuing operations for three months ended March 31, 2009 is attributable to our loss from continuing operations of $(849,000) and non-cash deferred tax benefit of approximately $1,075,000, which was offset by non-cash depreciation, amortization, and other non-cash expenses of approximately $875,000 and changes in the balances of current assets and liabilities of approximately $1,078,000.

Net cash provided by investing activities was approximately $22,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2010.  Net cash used in investing activities was approximately $234,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2009.  Cash flows provided by investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2010 were as a result of cash released from escrow which was related to the sale of Langer Branded Orthotics of approximately $238,000, offset by approximately $216,000 of cash used to purchase equipment.  Net cash used in investing activities in the three months ended March 31, 2009 reflects the net cash proceeds from the sale of Langer Branded Orthotics of approximately $116,000, offset by purchases of property and equipment of approximately $350,000.

 
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The Company did not have any cash flows from financing activities in the three months ended March 31, 2010.  Cash used in financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2009 was approximately $93,000 and represents amounts used to purchase treasury stock.

In the three months ended March 31, 2010, we generated a net loss of approximately $(1,074,000), compared to a net loss of approximately $(925,000) for the three months ended March 31, 2009, an increase in net loss of approximately $149,000.  There can be no assurance that our business will generate cash flow from operations sufficient to enable us to fund our liquidity needs.  We may finance acquisitions of other companies or product lines in the future from existing cash balances, through borrowings from banks or other institutional lenders, and/or the public or private offerings of debt or equity securities. We cannot make any assurances that any such funds will be available to us on favorable terms, or at all.

Our Credit Facility with Wachovia Bank expires on September 30, 2011.  During 2008, the Company entered into two amendments that decreased the maximum amount that the Company may borrow.  The Credit Facility, as amended, provides an aggregate maximum availability, if and when the Company has the requisite levels of assets, in the amount of $12 million.  The Credit Facility bears interest at 0.5 percent above the lender’s prime rate or, at the Company’s election, at 2.5 percentage points above an Adjusted Eurodollar Rate, as defined.  The obligations under the Credit Facility are guaranteed by the Company’s domestic subsidiaries and are secured by a first priority security interest in all the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries.  The Credit Facility requires compliance with various covenants including but not limited to a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of not less than 1.0 to 1.0 at all times when excess availability is less than $3 million.  As of March 31, 2010, the Company does not have any outstanding advances under the Credit Facility and has approximately $8.3 million (which includes approximately $1.8 million in term loans based upon the value of Twincraft’s machinery and equipment) available under the Credit Facility.  Availability under the Credit Facility is reduced by 40% of the outstanding letters of credit related to the purchase of eligible inventory, as defined, and 100% of all other outstanding letters of credit.  At March 31, 2010, the Company had outstanding letters of credit related to the purchase of eligible inventory of approximately $332,000, and no other outstanding letters of credit.

Long-Term Debt
 
On December 8, 2006, the Company entered into a note purchase agreement for the sale of $28,880,000 of 5% convertible subordinated notes due December 7, 2011 (the “5% Convertible Notes”).  The 5% Convertible Notes are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Company filed a registration statement with respect to the shares acquirable upon conversion of the 5% Convertible Notes, including an additional number of shares of common stock issuable on account of adjustments of the conversion price under the 5% Convertible Notes, (collectively, the “Underlying Shares”) in January, 2007, and filed Amendment No. 1 to the registration statement in November, 2007, Amendment No. 2 in April 2008, and Amendments No. 3 and 4 in June 2008; the registration statement was declared effective on June 18, 2008.  The 5% Convertible Notes bear interest at the rate of 5% per annum, payable in cash semiannually on June 30 and December 31 of each year, commencing June 30, 2007.  For each of the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 the Company recorded interest expense related to the 5% Convertible Notes of approximately $361,000.  At the date of issuance, the 5% Convertible Notes were convertible at the rate of $4.75 per share, subject to certain reset provisions. At the original conversion price at December 31, 2006, the number of Underlying Shares was 6,080,000. Since the conversion price was above the market price on the date of issuance and there were no warrants attached, there was no beneficial conversion. Subsequent to December 31, 2006, on January 8, 2007 and January 23, 2007, in conjunction with common stock issuances related to two acquisitions, the conversion price was adjusted to $4.6706, and the number of Underlying Shares was thereby increased to 6,183,359, pursuant to the anti-dilution provisions applicable to the 5% Convertible Notes.  On May 15, 2007, as a result of the issuance of an additional 68,981 shares of common stock to the Twincraft sellers on account of upward adjustments to the Twincraft purchase price, and the surrender to the Company of 45,684 shares of common stock on account of downward adjustments in the Regal purchase price, the conversion price under the 5% Convertible Notes was reduced to $4.6617, and the number of Underlying Shares was increased to 6,195,165 shares.  This adjustment to the conversion price resulted in an original debt discount of $476,873.  Effective January 1, 2009, the Company adopted the provisions of FASB ASC 815-40 which required a retrospective adjustment to the debt discount.  At January 1, 2009, the debt discount was adjusted to $1,312,500.  This amount will be amortized over the remaining term of the 5% Convertible Notes and be recorded as interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations. The charge to interest expense relating to the debt discount for the three months ended March 31, 2010 was approximately $112,500.

 
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The principal of the 5% Convertible Notes is due on December 7, 2011, subject to the earlier call of the 5% Convertible Notes by the Company, as follows: (i) the 5% Convertible Notes could not be called prior to December 7, 2007; (ii) from December 7, 2007, through December 7, 2009, the 5% Convertible Notes may be called and redeemed for cash, in the amount of 105% of the principal amount of the 5% Convertible Notes (plus accrued but unpaid interest, if any, through the call date); (iii) after December 7, 2009, the 5% Convertible Notes may be called and redeemed for cash in the amount of 100% of the principal amount of the 5% Convertible Notes (plus accrued but unpaid interest, if any, through the call date); and (iv) at any time after December 7, 2007, if the closing price of the common stock of the Company on the NASDAQ (or any other exchange on which the Company’s common stock is then traded or quoted) has been equal to or greater than $7.00 per share for 20 of the preceding 30 trading days immediately prior to the Company’s issuing a call notice, then the 5% Convertible Notes shall be mandatorily converted into common stock at the conversion price then applicable.  The Company had a Special Meeting of Stockholders on April 19, 2007, at which the Company’s stockholders approved the issuance by the Company of the shares acquirable on conversion of the 5% Convertible Notes.

In the event of a default on the 5% Convertible Notes, the due date of the 5% Convertible Notes may be accelerated if demanded by holders of at least 40% of the 5% Convertible Notes, subject to a waiver by holders of 51% of the 5% Convertible Notes if the Company pays all arrearages of interest on the 5% Convertible Notes.  Events of default are defined to include change in control of the Company.

The payment of interest and principal of the 5% Convertible Notes is subordinate to the Company’s presently existing capital lease obligations, in the amount of approximately $2,700,000 as of March 31, 2010, and the Company’s obligations under its Credit Facility. The 5% Convertible Notes would also be subordinated to any additional debt which the Company may incur hereafter for borrowed money, or under additional capital lease obligations, obligations under letters of credit, bankers’ acceptances or similar credit transactions.

In connection with the sale of the 5% Convertible Notes, the Company paid a commission of $1,338,018 based on a rate of 4% of the amount of 5% Convertible Notes sold, excluding the 5% Convertible Notes sold to members of the Board of Directors and their affiliates, to Wm. Smith & Co., who served as placement agent in the sale of the 5% Convertible Notes. The total cost of raising these proceeds was $1,338,018, which will be amortized through December 7, 2011, the due date for the payment of principal on the 5% Convertible Notes. The amortization of these costs for the three months ended March 31, 2010 was $66,187.

In connection with the acquisition of Silipos, the Company assumed the obligation under a capital lease covering the land and building at the Silipos facility in Niagara Falls, N.Y. that expires in 2018. This lease also contains two five-year renewal options. As of March 31, 2010, the Company’s obligation under the capital lease is $2,700,000.
 
Certain Factors That May Affect Future Results
 
Information contained or incorporated by reference in the quarterly report on Form 10-Q, in other SEC filings by the Company, in press releases, and in presentations by the Company or its management, contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 which can be identified by the Company of forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “estimates,” “projects,” “could,” “may,” “will,” “should,” or “anticipates” or the negative thereof, other variations thereon or comparable terminology or by discussions of strategy. No assurance can be given that future results covered by the forward-looking statements will be achieved. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those relating to the Company’s financial and operating prospects, future opportunities, the Company’s acquisition strategy and ability to integrate acquired companies and assets, outlook and financial health of customers, and reception of new products, technologies, and pricing. In addition, such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements.  These risks and uncertainties include, among others, our history of net losses and the possibility of continuing net losses during and beyond 2010, the current economic downturn and its effect on the credit and capital markets as well as the industries and customers that utilize our products, the risk that any intangibles on our balance sheet may be deemed impaired resulting in substantial write-offs, the risk that the Company may not be able to maintain a listing of its common stock on the NASDAQ Capital Market, the risk that we may not be able to raise adequate financing to fund our operations and growth prospects, the risk that the clinical study related to our gel-care scar management products will not be positive, risks associated with our ability to repay debt obligations, the cost and expense of complying with government regulations which affect the research, development and formulation of our products, changes in our relationships with customers, declines in the business of our customers, the loss of major customers, risks associated with the acquisition and integration of businesses we may acquire, and other factors described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s latest annual report on Form 10-K and most recently filed Forms 8-K and 10-Q.  Also, the Company’s business could be materially adversely affected and the trading price of the Company’s common stock could decline if any such risks and uncertainties develop into actual events. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this Form 10-Q or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

 
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ITEM 3.   QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The following discussion about the Company’s market rate risk involves forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.

In general, business enterprises can be exposed to market risks, including fluctuation in commodity and raw material prices, foreign currency exchange rates, and interest rates that can adversely affect the cost and results of operating, investing, and financing. In seeking to minimize the risks and/or costs associated with such activities, the Company manages exposure to changes in commodities and raw material prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates through its regular operating and financing activities. The Company does not utilize financial instruments for trading or other speculative purposes, nor does the Company utilize leveraged financial instruments or other derivatives.

The Company’s exposure to market rate risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to the Company’s short-term monetary investments. There is a market rate risk for changes in interest rates earned on short-term money market instruments. There is inherent rollover risk in the short-term money instruments as they mature and are renewed at current market rates. The extent of this risk is not quantifiable or predictable because of the variability of future interest rates and business financing requirements. However, there is no risk of loss of principal in the short-term money market instruments, only a risk related to a potential reduction in future interest income. Derivative instruments are not presently used to adjust the Company’s interest rate risk profile.

The majority of the Company’s business is denominated in United States dollars. There are costs associated with the Company’s operations in foreign countries, primarily the United Kingdom and Canada that require payments in the local currency, and payments received from customers for goods sold in these countries are typically in the local currency. The Company partially manages its foreign currency risk related to those payments by maintaining operating accounts in these foreign countries and by having customers pay the Company in those same currencies.
 
ITEM 4.   CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of March 31, 2010, the Company’s management carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, who are, respectively, the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15. Based on such evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2010. 

 
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Changes in Internal Controls

There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended March 31, 2010 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting. 

 
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ITEM 1.   LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company received a letter from Langer Biomechanics, Inc. f/k/a Langer Acquisition Corp. (“Langer Biomechanics”) dated September 17, 2009, alleging the breach by the Company of certain representations and warranties contained in the Asset Purchase Agreement dated October 24, 2008 between the Company and Langer Biomechanics (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”), related to the sale of the assets and liabilities of the Company’s former Langer branded custom orthotics and related products business.  No damages were alleged by Langer Biomechanics at the time.  As a result of Langer Biomechanics’ allegation, a receivable in the amount of $237,500 that was scheduled to be released to the Company from escrow on October 24, 2009, continued to be held in escrow in accordance with the terms of the Escrow Agreement dated October 24, 2008, by and among the Company, Langer Biomechanics, and The Bank of New York Mellon.  On February 18, 2010, Langer Biomechanics filed a formal claim of indemnification.  However, since the alleged damages were below the alleged indemnification threshold in the Asset Purchase Agreement, Langer Biomechanics agreed to release the remaining amount being held in escrow.  On March 1, 2010, the remaining escrow balance was released and received by the Company.

Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Company may be subject to claims and litigation in the areas of general liability, including claims of employees, and claims, litigation or other liabilities as a result of acquisitions completed. The results of legal proceedings are difficult to predict and the Company cannot provide any assurance that an action or proceeding will not be commenced against the Company or that the Company will prevail in any such action or proceeding.
 
An unfavorable resolution of any legal action or proceeding could materially adversely affect the market price of the Company’s common stock and its business, results of operations, liquidity, or financial condition.

ITEM 1A.   RISK FACTORS
 
In addition to the information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing our Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial may also materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

ITEM 5.   OTHER INFORMATION

Consulting Agreement with Kanders & Company, Inc.    

On May 5, 2010, the Company entered into a consulting agreement (the “Consulting Agreement”) with Kanders & Company, Inc. (“Kanders & Company”), the sole stockholder of which is Warren B. Kanders, the Company’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, and who is the sole manager and voting member of Langer Partners, LLC, the Company’s largest stockholder. The Consulting Agreement provides that Kanders & Company will act as the Company's non-exclusive consultant to provide the Company with strategic consulting and corporate development services for a term of one year. Kanders & Company will receive, pursuant to the agreement, an annual fee of $300,000 in addition to separate compensation for assistance, at the Company’s request, with certain transactions. The Company has also agreed to provide Kanders & Company with indemnification protection which survives the termination of the Consulting Agreement for six years, and extends to any actual or wrongfully attempted breach of duty, neglect, error or misstatement by Kanders & Company alleged by any claimant. The Consulting Agreement replaces a previous agreement for similar consulting services (the “Prior Agreement”), pursuant to which Kanders & Company received an annual fee of $300,000 and the indemnification protection described above.  The Prior Agreement expired on November 12, 2007, but during 2008 and 2009, Kanders & Company continued to render consulting services to the Company and the Company continued to pay for such services in accordance with the terms of the expired Prior Agreement, as approved by the Board of Directors.  The foregoing summary of the terms of the Consulting Agreement between the Company and Kanders & Company is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Consulting Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this report.

 
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Agreement with W. Gray Hudkins

        On May 5, 2010, in recognition of the agreement of W. Gray Hudkins’,  the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, to forego $200,000 of the $300,000 base compensation for fiscal year 2010 to which he is entitled under his Employment Agreement, dated as of October 1, 2007 (the “Employment Agreement”), between Mr. Hudkins and the Company, the Company agreed to waive for 2010 the requirement of the Employment Agreement that Mr. Hudkins devote his full business time and energies to the business and affairs of the Company.  Instead, during 2010, Mr. Hudkins agrees to devote such business time and energies to the business and affairs of the Company as the Company and Mr. Hudkins will agree upon, from time to time, as necessary and appropriate.  The foregoing summary of the terms of the agreement between the Company and Mr. Hudkins is qualified in its entirety by reference to the agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 10.2 to this report.

 
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ITEM 6.   EXHIBITS
 
Description
     
10.1
 
Consulting Agreement, dated May 5, 2010, between the Company and Kanders & Company, Inc.
     
10.2
 
Agreement, dated May 5, 2010, between the Company and W. Gray Hudkins.
     
31.1
 
Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) (17 CFR 240.13a-14(a)).
     
31.2
 
Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) (17 CFR 240.13a-14(a)).
     
32.1
 
Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) (17 CFR 240.13a-14(b)) and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. Section 1350).
     
32.2
 
Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) (17 CFR 240.13a-14(b)) and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. Section 1350).
 
 
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 
PC GROUP, INC.
     
Date:  May 5, 2010
By:  
/s/  W. GRAY HUDKINS
 
W. Gray Hudkins
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
(Principal Executive Officer)
     
Date:  May 5, 2010
By:  
/s/ KATHLEEN P. BLOCH
 
Kathleen P. Bloch
 
Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief
Financial Officer
 
(Principal Financial Officer)

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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
 
Description
     
10.1
 
Consulting Agreement, dated May 5, 2010, between the Company and Kanders & Company, Inc.
     
10.2
 
Agreement, dated May 5, 2010, between the Company and W. Gray Hudkins.
     
31.1
 
Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) (17 CFR 240.13a-14(a)).
     
31.2
 
Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) (17 CFR 240.13a-14(a)).
     
32.1
 
Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) (17 CFR 240.13a-14(b)) and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. Section 1350).
     
32.2
 
Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) (17 CFR 240.13a-14(b)) and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. Section 1350).

 
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