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5. Customer Concentrations
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements  
Customer Concentrations

The Company sells its products primarily through high-volume retailers and distributors; and also sells through Internet service providers, value-added resellers, and system integrators. The Company supports its major accounts in their efforts to offer a well-chosen selection of attractive products and to maintain appropriate inventory levels.

 

Relatively few companies account for a substantial portion of the Company’s revenues.  In the third quarter of 2018 two companies accounted for 10% or greater individually, and 77% in the aggregate of the Company’s total net sales. In the first nine months of 2018 two companies accounted for 10% or greater individually, and 78% in the aggregate of the Company’s total net sales. At September 30, 2018, three companies with an accounts receivable balance of 10% or greater individually accounted for a combined 72% of the Company’s accounts receivable. In the third quarter of 2017 three companies accounted for 10% or greater individually, and 92% in the aggregate of the Company’s total net sales. In the first nine months of 2017 three companies accounted for 10% or greater individually, and 90% in the aggregate of the Company’s total net sales. At September 30, 2017 three companies with an accounts receivable balance of 10% or greater individually accounted for a combined 83% of the Company’s accounts receivable.

 

The Company’s customers generally do not enter into long-term agreements obligating them to purchase products. The Company may not continue to receive significant revenues from any of these or from other large customers. A reduction or delay in orders from any of the Company’s significant customers, or a delay or default in payment by any significant customer could materially harm the Company’s business and prospects. Because of the Company’s significant customer concentration, its net sales and operating income could fluctuate significantly due to changes in political or economic conditions, or the loss, reduction of business, or less favorable terms for any of the Company's significant customers.