UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2018
OR
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _________________ to _______________________
Commission file number: 0-22427
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HESKA CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
77-0192527
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

3760 Rocky Mountain Avenue
Loveland, Colorado


80538
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (970) 493-7272

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 o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files).  Yes  x   No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company.  See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer", "smaller reporting company" and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer o
Accelerated filer x
Non-accelerated filer o
Smaller Reporting Company ¨
 
Emerging growth company o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).  Yes o   No  x
7,589,249 shares of the Registrant's Public Common Stock, $.01 par value, were outstanding at November 6, 2018.






TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
 
 
Page
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
 
Item 1.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
Item 3.
 
Item 4.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
Item 1.
 
Item 1A.
 
Item 6.
 
 
HESKA, ALLERCEPT, HEMATRUE, SOLO STEP, Element DC, Element HT5, Element POC, Element i, Element COAG and Element DC5x are registered trademarks and SonoSlate is a trademark of Heska Corporation. DRI-CHEM is a registered trademark of FUJIFILM Corporation. TRI-HEART is a registered trademark of Intervet Inc., d/b/a Merck Animal Health, formerly known as Schering-Plough Animal Health Corporation ("Merck Animal Health"), which is a unit of Merck & Co., Inc., in the United States and is a registered trademark of Heska Corporation in other countries. This quarterly report on Form 10-Q also refers to trademarks and trade names of other organizations.


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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements

HESKA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
(unaudited)
 
 
ASSETS
Current assets:
 
 

 
 

Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
9,236

 
$
9,659

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $234 and $215, respectively
 
13,647

 
15,710

Due from – related parties
 

 
1

Inventories, net
 
27,639

 
32,596

Lease receivable, current, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $36 and $0, respectively
 
2,777

 
2,069

Contract acquisition costs, current
 
840

 
30

Other current assets
 
3,904

 
3,066

Total current assets
 
58,043

 
63,131

 
 
 
 
 
Property and equipment, net
 
16,284

 
17,331

Goodwill and intangible assets, net
 
28,349

 
28,645

Deferred tax asset, net
 
13,851

 
11,877

Lease receivable, non-current
 
11,521

 
9,615

Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
 
8,089

 

Contract acquisition costs, non-current
 
1,623

 
3

Other non-current assets
 
6,360

 
5,185

Total assets
 
$
144,120

 
$
135,787

 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
 
 

 
 

Accounts payable
 
$
4,545

 
$
9,489

Due to – related parties
 
280

 
1,828

Accrued liabilities
 
10,518

 
4,417

Current portion of deferred revenue
 
2,766

 
3,992

Line of credit and other short-term borrowings
 
6,019

 
6,000

Total current liabilities
 
24,128

 
25,726

 
 
 
 
 
Deferred revenue, net of current portion, and other
 
8,391

 
9,621

Total liabilities
 
32,519

 
35,347

Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
 


 


 
 
 
 
 
Stockholders' equity:
 
 

 
 

Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 2,500,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding
 

 

Common stock, $.01 par value, 10,250,000 and 10,000,000 shares authorized, respectively, none issued or outstanding
 

 

Public common stock, $.01 par value, 10,250,000 and 10,000,000 shares authorized, 7,552,596 and 7,302,954 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
 
76

 
73

Additional paid-in capital
 
249,755

 
243,598

Accumulated other comprehensive income
 
216

 
232

Accumulated deficit
 
(138,446
)
 
(143,463
)
Total stockholders' equity
 
111,601

 
100,440

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
$
144,120

 
$
135,787

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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HESKA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Revenue:
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

Core companion animal health
 
$
27,190

 
$
25,578

 
$
80,652

 
$
75,453

Other vaccines, pharmaceuticals and products
 
3,765

 
4,758

 
12,729

 
17,847

Total revenue, net
 
30,955

 
30,336

 
93,381

 
93,300

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of revenue
 
16,161

 
16,783

 
52,215

 
51,609

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit
 
14,794

 
13,553

 
41,166

 
41,691

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

Selling and marketing
 
6,215

 
5,815

 
18,299

 
17,908

Research and development
 
935

 
601

 
2,165

 
1,576

General and administrative
 
11,239

 
3,359

 
20,223

 
11,081

Total operating expenses
 
18,389

 
9,775

 
40,687

 
30,565

Operating (loss) income
 
(3,595
)
 
3,778

 
479

 
11,126

Interest and other (income) expense, net
 
(50
)
 
(6
)
 
37

 
(186
)
(Loss) income before income taxes
 
(3,545
)
 
3,784

 
442

 
11,312

Income tax expense (benefit):
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

Current income tax expense
 
27

 
8

 
56

 
25

Deferred income tax (benefit) expense
 
(1,902
)
 
693

 
(1,997
)
 
762

Total income tax (benefit) expense
 
(1,875
)
 
701

 
(1,941
)
 
787

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net (loss) income
 
(1,670
)
 
3,083

 
2,383

 
10,525

Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest
 

 

 

 
(498
)
Net (loss) income attributable to Heska Corporation
 
$
(1,670
)
 
$
3,083

 
$
2,383

 
$
11,023

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic (loss) earnings per share attributable to Heska Corporation
 
$
(0.23
)
 
$
0.43

 
$
0.33

 
$
1.58

Diluted (loss) earnings per share attributable to Heska Corporation
 
$
(0.23
)
 
$
0.40

 
$
0.30

 
$
1.45

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average outstanding shares used to compute basic (loss) earnings per share attributable to Heska Corporation
 
7,289

 
7,139

 
7,194

 
6,985

Weighted average outstanding shares used to compute diluted (loss) earnings per share attributable to Heska Corporation
 
7,289

 
7,668

 
7,820

 
7,580

 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.


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HESKA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands) 
(unaudited)

 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net (loss) income
 
$
(1,670
)
 
$
3,083

 
$
2,383

 
$
10,525

Other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

Foreign currency translation
 
15

 
(45
)
 
(16
)
 
125

Comprehensive (loss) income
 
(1,655
)
 
3,038


2,367


10,650

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest
 

 

 

 
(498
)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Heska Corporation
 
$
(1,655
)
 
$
3,038


$
2,367


$
11,148

 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.


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HESKA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(in thousands) 
(unaudited)

 
 
 
 
Common Stock
 
 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 
 
 
Accumulated
Deficit
 
 
Total
Stockholders'
Equity
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2018
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Balances, June 30, 2017
 
7,196

 
$
72

 
$
241,575

 
$
267

 
$
(145,339
)
 
$
96,575

Net income
 

 

 

 

 
3,083

 
3,083

Issuance of common stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes
 
48

 

 
716

 

 

 
716

Stock-based compensation
 

 

 
707

 

 

 
707

Distribution for Heska Imaging minority interest
 

 

 

 

 
(9
)
 
(9
)
Other comprehensive loss
 

 

 

 
(45
)
 

 
(45
)
Balances, September 30, 2017
 
7,244

 
$
72

 
$
242,998

 
$
222

 
$
(142,265
)
 
$
101,027

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balances, June 30, 2018
 
7,498

 
$
75

 
$
246,422

 
$
201

 
$
(136,776
)
 
$
109,922

Net loss
 

 

 

 

 
(1,670
)
 
(1,670
)
Issuance of common stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes
 
55

 
1

 
1,927

 

 

 
1,928

Stock-based compensation
 

 

 
1,406

 

 

 
1,406

Other comprehensive income
 

 

 

 
15

 

 
15

Balances, September 30, 2018
 
7,553

 
$
76

 
$
249,755

 
$
216

 
$
(138,446
)
 
$
111,601


 
 
 
 
Common Stock
 
 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 
 
 
Accumulated
Deficit
 
 
Total
Stockholders'
Equity
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2018
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Balances, December 31, 2016
 
7,026

 
$
70

 
$
238,635

 
$
97

 
$
(151,827
)
 
$
86,975

Net income
 

 

 

 

 
10,525

 
10,525

Issuance of common stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes
 
218

 
2

 
1,425

 

 

 
1,427

Stock-based compensation
 

 

 
2,093

 

 

 
2,093

Accretion of non-controlling interest
 

 

 
845

 

 

 
845

Distribution for Heska Imaging minority interest
 

 

 

 

 
(963
)
 
(963
)
Other comprehensive income
 

 

 

 
125

 

 
125

Balances, September 30, 2017
 
7,244

 
$
72

 
$
242,998

 
$
222

 
$
(142,265
)
 
$
101,027

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balances, December 31, 2017
 
7,303

 
$
73

 
$
243,598

 
$
232

 
$
(143,463
)
 
$
100,440

Adoption of accounting standards
 

 

 

 

 
2,634

 
2,634

Balances, January 1, 2018, as adjusted
 
7,303

 
73

 
243,598

 
232

 
(140,829
)
 
103,074

Net income
 

 

 

 

 
2,383

 
2,383

Issuance of common stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes
 
250

 
3

 
2,383

 

 

 
2,386

Stock-based compensation
 

 

 
3,774

 

 

 
3,774

Other comprehensive loss
 

 

 

 
(16
)
 

 
(16
)
Balances, September 30, 2018
 
7,553

 
$
76

 
$
249,755

 
$
216

 
$
(138,446
)
 
$
111,601

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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HESKA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
2,383

 
$
10,525

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
 
 

 
 

Depreciation and amortization
 
3,473

 
3,586

Deferred income tax (benefit) expense
 
(1,997
)
 
762

Stock-based compensation
 
3,774

 
2,093

Other (income) expense
 
(2
)
 
7

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 

 
 

Accounts receivable
 
2,075

 
7,376

Inventories
 
3,935

 
(10,490
)
Due from related parties
 
1

 
78

Lease receivable, current
 
(708
)
 
(991
)
Other current assets
 
(778
)
 
(341
)
Accounts payable
 
(4,945
)
 
1,835

Due to related parties
 
(1,422
)
 
1,145

Accrued liabilities and other
 
6,102

 
(3,046
)
Lease receivable, non-current
 
(1,906
)
 
(3,985
)
Other non-current assets
 
(1,256
)
 
(620
)
Deferred revenue and other
 
(2,271
)
 
(1,656
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
6,458

 
6,278

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
Purchase of minority interest
 

 
(13,757
)
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
 
(8,089
)
 

Purchases of property and equipment
 
(1,061
)
 
(1,998
)
Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment
 
24

 
6

Net cash used in investing activities
 
(9,126
)
 
(15,749
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
 
3,627

 
2,287

Repurchase of common stock
 
(1,241
)
 
(860
)
Proceeds from line of credit borrowings
 
3,000

 
40,307

Repayments of line of credit borrowings
 
(3,000
)
 
(34,666
)
Distributions to non-controlling interest members
 
(126
)
 
(963
)
Repayments of other debt
 
(5
)
 
(78
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
 
2,255

 
6,027

EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH
 
(10
)
 
73

DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
 
(423
)
 
(3,371
)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
9,659

 
10,794

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD
 
$
9,236

 
$
7,423

 
 
 
 
 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
 
 
 
 
Non-cash transfers of equipment between inventory and property and equipment, net
 
$
1,019

 
$
824

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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HESKA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



1.    OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Heska Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries ("Heska", the "Company", "we" or "our") sell veterinary and animal health diagnostic and specialty products. Our offerings include Point of Care diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, digital imaging diagnostic products, software and services, vaccines, local and cloud-based data services, allergy testing and immunotherapy, and single-use offerings such as in-clinic diagnostic tests and heartworm preventive products. Our core focus is on supporting veterinarians in the canine and feline healthcare space.
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contain all adjustments, consisting of normal, recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , the results of our operations and statements of stockholders' equity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , as well as cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 .
The unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included herein have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. Our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include our accounts and the accounts of our wholly-owned subsidiaries since their respective dates of acquisitions. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Where our ownership of a subsidiary was less than 100%, the non-controlling interest is reported on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The non-controlling interest in our consolidated net income is reported as "Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest" on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. These unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 and other financial information filed with the SEC.
Reclassification
To maintain consistency and comparability, certain amounts in the financial statements have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the 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. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates are required when establishing the allowance for doubtful accounts and the net realizable value of inventory; determining future costs associated with warranties provided; determining the period over which our obligations are fulfilled under agreements to license product rights and/or technology rights; evaluating long-lived and intangible assets and investments for impairment; estimating the useful lives of instruments under leasing arrangements; determining the allocation of purchase price under purchase accounting; estimating the expense associated with the granting of stock options; and determining the need for, and the amount of a valuation allowance on deferred tax assets.

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HESKA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)


Critical Accounting Policies
Our accounting policies are described in our audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2017, and other than the recently adopted accounting pronouncements and Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliates policy discussed below, have not changed significantly since such filing.
Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates are measured and recorded as either non-marketable equity securities or equity method investments. Non-marketable equity securities are equity securities without readily determinable fair value that are measured and recorded using a measurement alternative which measures the securities at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes from qualifying observable price changes. Equity method investments are equity securities in investees we do not control but over which we have the ability to exercise significant influence. When the equity method of accounting is determined to be appropriate, the initial measurement of the investment includes the cost of the investment and all direct transaction costs incurred to acquire the investment. Equity method investments are measured at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus our share of equity method investee income or loss, which will be recorded as a separate line on the income statement. Both types of investments will be evaluated for impairment if a triggering event occurs.
Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements

In August 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments, which became effective for us beginning January 1, 2018. The new standard made eight targeted changes to how cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. Adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers and has subsequently issued several supplemental and/or clarifying Accounting Standards Updates or ASUs (collectively “ASC 606”). ASC 606 prescribes a single common revenue standard that replaces most existing GAAP revenue recognition guidance. ASC 606 outlines a five-step model, under which Heska will recognize revenue as performance obligations within customer contracts are satisfied. ASC 606 is intended to provide more consistent interpretation and application of the principles outlined in the standard across filers in multiple industries and within the same industries compared to current practices, which should improve comparability. Along with the issuance of ASC 606, additional cost guidance was issued and codified under ASC 340-40 that outlines the requirement for capitalizing incremental costs of obtaining a contract and costs to fulfill a contract that meet certain capitalization criteria.

On January 1, 2018, we adopted ASC 606 using the modified retrospective method for all customer contracts not yet completed as of the adoption date. Results for reporting periods beginning January 1, 2018 are presented under ASC 606, while prior period amounts were not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with the Company’s historic accounting under Topic 605,  Revenue Recognition .

We recorded an increase to beginning retained earnings of  $2.6 million  as of January 1, 2018 due to the cumulative impact of adopting ASC 606. The impact to beginning retained earnings was primarily driven by the capitalization of certain costs to obtain our customer contracts, which were primarily sales-related commissions. The adoption of ASC 606 did not have a significant impact on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 . As a result,

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HESKA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)


comparisons of revenues and operating profit performance between periods are not affected by the adoption of this ASU. 

We generate our Core Companion Animal (“CCA”) segment revenue through the sale of products, either by outright purchase by our customers or through a subscription agreement whereby our customers receive instruments and pay us a monthly fee for the usage of the instrument as well as the consumables needed to conduct testing. Outright sales to customers are the majority of both Point of Care imaging diagnostic transactions and the sale of pharmaceuticals and vaccines, while subscription placement is the majority of Point of Care diagnostic laboratory transactions.

For outright sales of products, revenue is recognized when control of the promised product or service is transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those products or services (the transaction price). A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct product or service to a customer and is the unit of account under ASC 606. For instruments, consumables, and most software licenses sold by the Company, control transfers to the customer at a point in time. To indicate the transfer of control, the Company must have a present right to payment, legal title must have passed to the customer, the customer must have the significant risks and rewards of ownership, and where acceptance is not a formality, the customer must have accepted the product or service. Heska’s principal terms of sale are FOB Shipping Point, or equivalent, and, as such, we primarily transfer control and record revenue for product sales upon shipment. If a performance obligation to the customer with respect to a sales transaction remains unfulfilled following shipment (typically owed installation or acceptance by the customer), revenue recognition for that performance obligation is deferred until such commitments have been fulfilled. We do not generally allow return of products or instruments. For extended warranty and service plans, control transfers to the customer over the term of the arrangement. Revenue for extended warranties and service is recognized based upon the period of time elapsed under the arrangement.

Our revenue under subscription agreements relate to operating-type lease (“OTL”) arrangements or sales-type lease (“STL”) arrangements. A STL would result in earlier recognition of instrument revenue as compared to an OTL, which is generally upon installation of the instruments. The cost of the customer-leased instruments is removed from inventory and recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. Determination of an OTL or STL is primarily based on the length of the contract as compared to the estimated useful life of the instrument, among other factors. Leases are outside of the scope of ASC 606 and are therefore accounted for in accordance with ASC 840 , Leases . Instrument lease revenue for OTL agreements is recognized on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease, and the costs of customer-leased instruments are recorded within property and equipment in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and depreciated over the instrument’s estimated useful life. The depreciation expense is reflected in cost of revenue in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. The OTLs and STLs are not cancellable until after an initial term. Under either type of lease, we often charge a subscription fee and provide a minimum supply credit. OTLs may include a minimum utilization rather than a minimum supply credit.
    
For contracts with multiple performance obligations, the Company allocates the contracts' transaction price for each performance obligation on a relative standalone selling price basis using our best estimate of the standalone selling price of each distinct product or service in the contract. The primary method used to estimate the standalone selling price is the price observed in standalone sales to customers. However, when prices in standalone sales are not available, we may use a cost-plus margin approach. Allocation of the transaction price is determined at the contracts' inception. The Company does not adjust the transaction price for the effects of a significant financing component when the period between the transfer of the promised good or service to the customer and payment for that good or service by the customer is expected to be one

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HESKA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)


year or less. This allocation approach also applies to contracts for which a portion of the contract relates to a lease component.

We generate revenue within our Other Vaccines, Pharmaceuticals, and Products (“OVP”) segment through contract manufacturing agreements with customers. The timing of revenue recognition of our customer contracts are generally recognized upon shipment or acceptance by our customer, under the same guidelines noted above for other outright product sales. Heska assessed the over-time criteria within ASC 606 and concluded that because products within this segment have no alternative use to Heska, as Heska is contractually prohibited to redirect the product to other customers, Heska does not have right to payment for performance to date. Therefore, point in time revenue recognition has been determined to be appropriate.

Revenue generated from licensing arrangements is recognized based on the underlying term of the contract.

Refer to Note 2 for additional disclosures required by ASC 606.

Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
    
In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07,  Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718) , Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting. This ASU is intended to simplify aspects of share-based compensation issued to non-employees by making the guidance consistent with accounting for employee share-based compensation. ASU 2018-07 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those annual periods, with early adoption permitted but no earlier than an entity’s adoption date of Topic 606. We will adopt the provisions of this ASU in the first quarter of 2019. Adoption of the new standard is not expected to have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02, Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income . The ASU permits companies to elect a reclassification of the disproportionate tax effects in accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") caused by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 to retained earnings. The ASU also requires additional disclosures. This update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. We will adopt the provisions of this ASU in the first quarter of 2019. Adoption of the new standard is not expected to have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13,  Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326) , which require that financial assets measured at amortized cost be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. The allowance for credit losses is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of the financial asset to present the net carrying value at the amount expected to be collected. The income statement reflects the measurement of credit losses for newly recognized financial assets, as well as the increases or decreases of expected credit losses that have taken place during the period. The measurement of expected credit losses is based upon historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption for fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2018 is permitted. We will adopt the provisions of this ASU in the first quarter of 2020. We are currently evaluating the effect of this update on our consolidated financial statements.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) , which supersedes ASC 840, Leases . This update requires lessees to recognize a lease liability and a lease asset for all leases, including operating

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leases, with a term greater than 12 months on its balance sheet. The update also expands the required quantitative and qualitative disclosures surrounding leases. The accounting for lessors does not fundamentally change except for changes to conform and align guidance to the lessee guidance as well as to the new revenue recognition guidance in ASU 2014-09. This update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-10, Codification Improvements to Topic 842, Leases and ASU 2018-11, Leases, Targeted Improvements, which provide additional clarification and implementation guidance on certain aspects of ASU 2016-02 and have the same effective date and transition requirements. Specifically, ASU 2018-10 provides certain amendments that affect narrow aspects of the guidance issued in ASU 2016-02, and ASU 2018-11 and creates an additional transition method option allowing entities to record a cumulative effect adjustment to the opening retained earnings balance in the year of adoption. ASU 2018-11 also allows lessors to not separate nonlease components from the associated lease component if certain conditions are met. These updates will be applied using a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. We are currently evaluating the effect of this update on our consolidated financial statements.
In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-09, Codification Improvements . This update provides amendments to a wide variety of topics in the FASB's Accounting Standards Codification, which applies to all reporting entities within the scope of the affected accounting guidance. The transition and effective date guidance are based on the facts and circumstances of each amendment. Some of the amendments within ASU 2018-09 do not require transition guidance and were effective upon issuance. However, many amendments do have transition guidance with effective dates for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of adopting the applicable guidance on our consolidated financial statements.


2.     REVENUE

We separate our goods and services among:

Point of Care laboratory products including instruments, consumables, and services;
Point of Care imaging products including instruments, software, and services;
Single use pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and diagnostic tests primarily related to companion animals; and
Other vaccines and pharmaceuticals.

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Revenue from our CCA segment consists of Point of Care laboratory products, including instruments and consumables, Point of Care imaging products, and single use diagnostic and other tests, pharmaceuticals and biologicals. Point of Care laboratory products are generally sold under a long-term subscription agreement with the instrument portion of the sale accounted for under Topic 840, Leases , as either an OTL or STL. For STL, we apply the provisions of ASC 606 to determine the point in time when control is transferred to the customer, generally when installation of the instrument occurs. Related profit and derecognition of the asset from the Company's balance sheet follows prescribed guidance under ASC 840. Revenue recognized under this topic was approximately $1.2 million and $4.6 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 , respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 , we recognized approximately $1.4 million and $3.5 million , respectively, of instrument sales related to the outright sale of instruments to customers, which also included shipping and preparation fees. Consumables are critical to the use of the Point of Care laboratory instruments and are used one-time, requiring frequent replacement in the customer's operating cycle. Revenue recorded related to sales of consumables was $11.6 million and $33.9 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 , respectively. Other services, such as extended service plans and repairs, resulted in approximately $0.4 million and $1.2 million of revenue in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 , respectively.
Point of Care imaging instruments and software are generally sold outright to customers and recognized upon shipment, which is generally the point in time when control transfers to customers. Revenue of approximately $4.4 million and $13.2 million was recognized in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 , respectively. Rental agreements, generally accounted for as OTLs under Topic 840, Leases , resulted in approximately $0.3 million and $0.9 million of rental revenue in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 , respectively. Service revenue, including extended warranty revenue, of approximately $0.6 million and $1.7 million was recognized in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 , respectively.
Revenue from single use diagnostic and other tests, pharmaceuticals and biologicals as well as research and development, licensing and royalty revenue, represented approximately $7.3 million of our revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2018 , and $21.6 million of our revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 . Of those amounts, approximately $0.1 million and $0.3 million related to license and royalty income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 , respectively.

Revenue from our OVP segment consists of revenue generated from contract manufacturing agreements and from other license and research and development. Revenue from contract manufacturing contracts and from other license and research and development was $3.6 million and $0.2 million , respectively, in the three months ended September 30, 2018 , and $12.2 million and $0.5 million , respectively, in the nine months ended September 30, 2018 .

Remaining Performance Obligations

Remaining performance obligations related to ASC 606 represent the aggregate transaction price allocated to performance obligations with an original contract term greater than one year which are fully or partially unsatisfied at the end of the period. Remaining performance obligations include noncancelable purchase orders, the non-lease portion of minimum purchase commitments under long-term supply arrangements, extended warranty, service and other long-term contracts. Remaining performance obligations do not include revenue from contracts with customers with an original term of one year or less, revenue from long-term supply arrangements with no minimum purchase requirements, revenue expected from purchases made in excess of the minimum purchase requirements, or revenue from instruments leased to customers. While the remaining performance obligation disclosure is similar in concept to backlog, the definition of remaining performance obligations excludes leases and contracts that provide the customer with the right to cancel or

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terminate for convenience with no substantial penalty, even if historical experience indicates the likelihood of cancellation or termination is remote. Additionally, the Company has elected to exclude contracts with customers with an original term of one year or less from remaining performance obligations while these contracts are included within backlog.

As of  September 30, 2018 , the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to remaining minimum performance obligations was approximately  $81.5 million . As of September 30, 2018 , the Company expects to recognize revenue as follows (in thousands):

Year Ending December 31,
Revenue

2018 (remaining)
$
5,980

2019
21,682

2020
18,084

2021
14,040

2022
10,832

Thereafter
10,843

 
$
81,461


Contract Balances

The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in billed accounts receivable, unbilled receivables (contract assets) and deferred revenue, and customer deposits and billings in excess of revenue recognized (contract liabilities) on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. In addition, the Company defers certain costs incurred to obtain contracts (contract costs).

Contract Assets

Most of the Company’s long-term contracts are billed as product is shipped. However, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company recognized $1.8 million of revenue prior to invoicing, which is included in Accounts Receivable, net, on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Invoicing is expected prior to December 31, 2018.

Contract Liabilities

The Company receives cash payments from customers for licensing fees or other arrangements that extend for a specified term. These contract liabilities are classified as either current or long-term in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets based on the timing of when the Company expects to recognize revenue. As of  September 30, 2018  and December 31, 2017 , contract liabilities were  $9.9 million  and  $12.3 million , respectively, and are included within the current portion of "Deferred revenue" and the non-current portion of "Deferred revenue, net of current portion, and other" in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The decrease in the contract liability balance during the nine month period ended  September 30, 2018  is $3.4 million of revenue recognized during the period, offset by $1.0 million of additional deferred sales in 2018.

Contract Costs

The Company capitalizes certain direct incremental costs incurred to obtain customer contracts, typically sales-related commissions, where the recognition period for the related revenue is greater than one year.

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Contract costs are classified as current or non-current "Contract acquisition costs" in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets based on the timing of when the Company expects to recognize the expense and are generally amortized into earnings with a certain percentage recognized immediately based upon placement of the instrument with the remainder recognized on a straight-line basis (which is consistent with the transfer of control for the related goods or services) over the term of the contract. Management assesses these costs for impairment at least quarterly on a contract by contract basis and as “triggering” events occur that indicate it is more likely than not that an impairment exists. The balance of contract costs as of  September 30, 2018  and at the date of adoption was $2.5 million and $2.4 million , respectively. Amortization expense for the nine month period ended  September 30, 2018 was $0.7 million , offset by $0.8 million of additional contract costs capitalized in 2018. The costs to obtain a contract where the amortization period for the related asset is one year or less are expensed as incurred and recorded within selling and marketing expenses and general and administrative expenses in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

Contract liabilities are reported on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets on a contract-by-contract basis whereas contract costs are calculated and reported on a portfolio basis.

3.    ACQUISITIONS AND RELATED PARTY ITEMS
Cuattro Veterinary, LLC
On May 31, 2016, the Company closed a transaction (the "Merger") to acquire Cuattro Veterinary, LLC ("Cuattro International"), which was owned by Kevin S. Wilson, among other members (the "Members"). The Company recorded assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their estimated fair values. Intangible assets were valued based on a report from an independent third party. The goodwill associated with the acquisition is the result of expected synergies and expansion of the technology into additional markets.
Cuattro International is a provider to international markets of digital radiography technologies for veterinarians. As a leading provider of advanced veterinary diagnostic and specialty products, we made the acquisition in an effort to combine Cuattro International's international reach with our domestic success in the imaging and laboratory markets in the United States. International markets represent a significant portion of worldwide veterinary revenues.
As of the closing date of the Merger, Cuattro International was renamed Heska Imaging International, LLC, ("International Imaging") and the Company's interest in both International Imaging and Heska Imaging US, LLC ("US Imaging") was transferred to the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Heska Imaging Global, LLC ("Global Imaging").
Mr. Wilson is a founder of Cuattro International, Cuattro, LLC, Cuattro Software, LLC and Cuattro Medical, LLC. Mr. Wilson, Mrs. Wilson and trusts for the benefit of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson’s children and family own a 100% interest in Cuattro, LLC and a majority interest in Cuattro Medical, LLC. Cuattro, LLC owns a 100% interest in Cuattro Software, LLC and prior to the Merger, owned a majority interest in Cuattro International.
Cuattro Veterinary USA, LLC
On February 24, 2013, the Company acquired a 54.6% interest in Cuattro Veterinary USA, LLC (the "Acquisition"), which was subsequently renamed Heska Imaging US, LLC ("US Imaging"). The remaining minority position (45.4%) in US Imaging was subject to purchase by Heska under performance-based puts and calls following the audit of our financial statements for the 2016 and 2017 fiscal years. With the required performance criteria met in fiscal year 2016, we considered notice given on March 3, 2017 that the put option was being exercised and on May 31, 2017, we delivered $13.8 million in cash to obtain the remaining minority interest position in US Imaging.

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Prior to the purchase of the minority interest position (the "Imaging Minority"), Shawna M. Wilson, Clint Roth, DVM, Steven M. Asakowicz, Rodney A. Lippincott, Kevin S. Wilson and Cuattro, LLC owned approximately 29.75% , 8.39% , 4.09% , 3.07% , 0.05% and 0.05% of US Imaging, respectively. Kevin S. Wilson is the Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company and the spouse of Shawna M. Wilson. Steven M. Asakowicz and Rodney A Lippincott each serve as Executive Vice President, Companion Animal Health Sales for the Company. On April 3, 2017, and in accordance with the terms of its Operating Agreement, US Imaging distributed $2.1 million based on past operating performance, including $1.0 million to its minority interest members. As of December 31, 2017, US Imaging accrued an additional $0.3 million distribution, including $0.1 million to its minority interest members, all of which was paid in January 2018.
On June 1, 2017, the Company consolidated its assets and liabilities in the US Imaging and International Imaging companies into Global Imaging, which was re-named Heska Imaging, LLC ("Heska Imaging").
Related Party Activities
Cuattro, LLC charged Heska Imaging $3.1 million and $13.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively, primarily for digital imaging products, pursuant to an underlying supply contract that contains minimum purchase obligations, software and services as well as other operating expenses. The Company charged US Imaging $2.9 million during the five months ended May 31, 2017, prior to the purchase of the Imaging Minority on May 31, 2017, primarily related to sales expenses. The Company charged Cuattro, LLC approximately $2 thousand and $0.1 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 , and 2017 , respectively, for facility usage and other services.
The Company had receivables from Cuattro, LLC of approximately $0 and $1 thousand as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively, which is included in "Due from – related parties" on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Heska Imaging owed Cuattro, LLC $0.3 million and $1.7 million as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively, which is included in "Due to – related parties" on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.


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4.    INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES
The carrying values of investments in unconsolidated affiliates, categorized by type of investment, is as follows (in thousands):
 
September 30, 2018
Equity method investment
$
5,071

Non-marketable equity security investment
3,018

 
$
8,089

Equity Method Investment
On September 24, 2018, we invested $5.0 million in exchange for a 28.7% interest of a business as part of our product development strategy . The Company accounts for its investment using the equity method of accounting. Under the equity method, the carrying value of the investment is adjusted for the Company's proportionate share of the investee's reported earnings or losses with the corresponding share of earnings or losses reported as Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Affiliates, listed below Net (loss) income within the consolidated statement of operations. The Company intends to account for this equity method investment on the same basis as its financial reporting cycle. The investment was completed with only six days left in the reporting period, and thus the results from the investment were deemed to be not material to the three months ended September 30, 2018. Equity earnings from this investment is expected to be reported as a separate line in the Consolidated Statements of Income in future reporting periods.
Additionally, the Company also entered into a 15 -year Manufacturing Supply Agreement, which grants the Company global exclusivity to specified products.
Non-Marketable Equity Security Investment

On August 8, 2018, the Company invested $3.0 million in MBio Diagnostics, Inc. ("MBio"), in exchange for preferred stock, representing a 6.9% interest in MBio. The Company’s investment in MBio is a non-marketable equity security, recorded using the measurement alternative of cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from qualifying observable price changes.

As part of the agreement, the Company entered into a Supply and License Agreement with MBio, which provides that MBio produce and commercialize products that will enhance the Company's diagnostic portfolio. As part of this agreement, the Company made an upfront payment to MBio of $1.0 million related to a worldwide exclusive license agreement over a 20 -year period, recorded in both short and long-term other assets. In addition, the agreement provides for an additional contingent payment from Heska to MBio of $10.0 million , relating to the successful achievement of sales milestones. This potential future milestone payment has not yet been accrued as it is not deemed by the Company to be probable at this time.

Both parties in this arrangement are active participants and are exposed to significant risks and rewards dependent on the commercial success of the activities of the collaboration. The parties are actively working on developing and testing the product as well as funding the research and development. Heska classifies the amounts paid for MBio's research and development work within the CCA segment research and development operating expenses. Expense is recognized ratably when incurred and in accordance with the development plan.


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5.    INCOME TAXES

Our total income tax (benefit) expense and the effective tax rate for our income before income taxes were as follows (in thousands):
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
(Loss) income before income taxes
 
$
(3,545
)
 
$
3,784

 
$
442

 
$
11,312

Total income tax (benefit) expense
 
(1,875
)
 
701

 
(1,941
)
 
787

Effective tax rate
 
(52.9
)%
 
18.5
%
 
(439.1
)%
 
7.0
%
    
There were cash payments of $0 thousand and $30 thousand , respectively, for income taxes, net of refunds, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 , and there were $2 thousand and $146 thousand in cash payments for income taxes, net of refunds, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 . The Company’s effective tax rate decreased to a tax benefit of  (52.9)% and (439.1)% , respectively, for the three and nine months ended  September 30, 2018 , compared to a tax expense of 18.5% and 7.0% , respectively, for the three and nine months ended  September 30, 2017 . The decrease in rates for both periods was primarily attributable to a decrease in net income and an increase in stock-based compensation excess tax benefits. The decrease in net income for both periods was primarily due to a one-time accrual of settlement and legal expenses for pending litigation (see Note 13). While the Company believes the settlement and legal expenses are more likely than not deductible for tax purposes, and has treated it as such, the Company continues to evaluate its preliminary conclusion.

The Company continues to analyze the different aspects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that was enacted in December 2017. Specifically, we continue to analyze the provisional amounts estimated for the possible impact of the global intangible low-taxed income or GILTI tax, and the possible executive compensation limitations imposed by IRC Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
6.    EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic (loss) earnings per share ("EPS") is computed by dividing net (loss) income attributable to the Company by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The computation of diluted EPS is similar to the computation of basic EPS except that the numerator is increased to exclude charges that would not have been incurred, and the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding (using the if-converted and treasury stock methods), if securities containing potentially dilutive common shares (stock options and restricted stock units but excluding options to purchase fractional shares resulting from the Company's December 2010 1-for- 10 reverse stock split) had been converted to common shares, and if such assumed conversion is dilutive. All common stock equivalent securities were anti-dilutive for the three months ended September 30, 2018, because the Company reported a net loss for that period.

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The following is a reconciliation of the weighted-average shares outstanding used in the calculation of basic and diluted (loss) earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 (in thousands, except per share data):
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Net (loss) income attributable to Heska
$
(1,670
)
 
$
3,083

 
$
2,383

 
$
11,023

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding
7,289

 
7,139

 
7,194

 
6,985

Assumed exercise of dilutive stock options and restricted shares

 
529

 
626
 
595

Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding
7,289

 
7,668

 
7,820

 
7,580

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic (loss) earnings per share attributable to Heska
$
(0.23
)
 
$
0.43

 
$
0.33

 
$
1.58

Diluted (loss) earnings per share attributable to Heska
$
(0.23
)
 
$
0.40

 
$
0.30

 
$
1.45

The following stock options and restricted shares were excluded from the computation of diluted (loss) earnings per share because they would have been anti-dilutive (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Stock options
675

 
27

 
190

 
132

7.    GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES

The following summarizes the change in goodwill during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 (in thousands):
Carrying amount, December 31, 2017
$
26,687

Foreign currency adjustments
(5
)
Carrying amount, September 30, 2018
$
26,682


Other intangibles consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
2018
 
2017
Gross carrying amount
$
3,309

 
$
3,309

Accumulated amortization
(1,642
)
 
(1,351
)
Net carrying amount
$
1,667

 
$
1,958


Amortization expense relating to other intangibles was as follows (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Amortization expense
$
97

 
$
97

 
$
291

 
$
291



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Estimated amortization expense related to intangibles for each of the five years from 2018 (remaining) through 2022 and thereafter is as follows (in thousands):
Year Ending December 31,
 
2018 (remaining)
$
97

2019
388

2020
388

2021
384

2022
378

Thereafter
32

 
$
1,667

8.    PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment, net, consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
2018
 
2017
Land
$
377

 
$
377

Building
2,978

 
2,868

Machinery and equipment
39,683

 
38,432

Leasehold and building improvements
9,947

 
8,156

Construction in progress
1,179

 
3,531

 
54,164

 
53,364

Less accumulated depreciation
(37,880
)
 
(36,033
)
Total property and equipment, net
$
16,284

 
$
17,331

Depreciation expense was $1.0 million and $ 1.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. Depreciation expense was $3.2 million and $3.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively.
The Company has subscription agreements whereby its instruments in inventory may be placed at a customer's location on a rental basis. The cost of these instruments is transferred to machinery and equipment and depreciated, typically over a five -to- seven year period depending on the circumstance under which the instrument is placed with the customer. Our cost of instruments under operating leases as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , was  $10.9 million  and  $10.8 million , respectively, before accumulated depreciation of  $5.9 million  and  $5.0 million , respectively, and the net book value was  $5.0 million  and  $5.7 million , respectively.

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9.    INVENTORIES, NET

Inventories, net, consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
 
2018
 
2017
Raw materials
 
$
16,346

 
$
18,465

Work in process
 
4,154

 
4,296

Finished goods
 
8,858

 
11,465

Allowance for excess or obsolete inventory
 
(1,719
)
 
(1,630
)
Total inventory, net
 
$
27,639

 
$
32,596


Inventories are stated at lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or net realizable value.
10.    ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Accrued liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
September 30,
2018
 
December 31,
2017
Accrued settlement (see Note 13)
$
6,750

 
$

Accrued purchases
1,008

 
695

Accrued payroll and employee benefits
758

 
1,209

Accrued property taxes
488

 
661

Other
1,514

 
1,852

Total accrued liabilities
$
10,518

 
$
4,417

Other accrued liabilities consists of items that are individually less than 5% of total current liabilities.
11.    CAPITAL STOCK
Stock Option Plans
The fair value of each option grant was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions for options granted in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 .
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Risk-free interest rate
2.80%
 
1.83%
 
2.66%
 
1.75%
Expected lives
4.9 years
 
4.9 years
 
4.9 years
 
4.9 years
Expected volatility
40%
 
39%
 
40%
 
41%
Expected dividend yield
0%
 
0%
 
0%
 
0%

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A summary of our stock option plans is as follows:
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
Year Ended
December 31,
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
 
 
Options
 
Weighted Average Exercise Price
 
 
 
 
Options
 
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at beginning of period
630,847

 
$
29.312

 
829,617

 
$
23.203

Granted at market
152,200

 
$
75.010

 
27,050

 
$
99.087

Canceled
(19,708
)
 
$
53.109

 
(18,331
)
 
$
57.197

Exercised
(98,594
)
 
$
30.639

 
(207,489
)
 
$
11.520

Outstanding at end of period
664,745

 
$
38.873

 
630,847

 
$
29.312

Exercisable at end of period
414,018

 
$
19.378

 
456,802

 
$
18.316

The total estimated fair value of stock options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 was computed to be approximately $4.4 million and $1.0 million , respectively. The amounts are amortized ratably over the vesting periods of the options. The weighted average estimated fair value of options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 was computed to be approximately $28.74 and $37.41 , respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 was $6.6 million and $16.5 million , respectively. The cash proceeds from options exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 was $3.0 million and $1.8 million , respectively.
The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at September 30, 2018 :
 
 
Options Outstanding
 
Options Exercisable
Exercise Prices
 
Number of
Options
Outstanding
at
September 30,
2018
 
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life in Years
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Number of
Options
Exercisable
at
September 30,
2018
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
$  4.40 - $  6.90
 
92,535

 
1.89
 
$
5.378

 
92,535

 
$
5.378

$  6.91 - $  8.55
 
148,004

 
4.85
 
$
7.764

 
148,004

 
$
7.764

$  8.56 - $ 39.56
 
112,428

 
6.33
 
$
23.164

 
105,533

 
$
23.242

$ 39.57 - $ 69.77
 
194,733

 
8.70
 
$
59.852

 
37,735

 
$
39.898

$ 69.78 - $ 108.25
 
117,045

 
8.62
 
$
84.874

 
30,211

 
$
80.036

$  4.40 - $ 108.25
 
664,745

 
6.48
 
$
38.873

 
414,018

 
$
19.378

As of September 30, 2018 , there was approximately $5.9 million in total unrecognized compensation cost related to outstanding stock options. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.79 years, with all cost to be recognized by the end of July 2022, assuming all options vest according to the vesting schedules in place at September 30, 2018 . As of September 30, 2018 , the aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding options was approximately $49.5 million and the aggregate intrinsic value of exercisable options was approximately $38.9 million .

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Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the "ESPP")

For the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , we issued 1,942 and 2,515 shares under the ESPP, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , we issued 7,396 and 8,058 shares under the ESPP, respectively.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , we estimated the fair values of stock purchase rights granted under the ESPP using the Black-Scholes pricing model. The weighted average assumptions used for the periods presented were as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Risk-free interest rate
2.04%
 
0.76%
 
1.39%
 
0.70%
Expected lives
1.1 years
 
1.2 years
 
1.2 years
 
1.2 years
Expected volatility
42%
 
45%
 
43%
 
45%
Expected dividend yield
0%
 
0%
 
0%
 
0%
For the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , the weighted-average fair value of the purchase rights granted was $23.44 and $16.49 per share, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , the weighted-average fair value of the purchase rights granted was $17.85 and $15.90 per share, respectively.
Restricted Stock Issuance
On March 26, 2014, we issued 110,000 shares to Mr. Wilson pursuant to an employment agreement between Mr. Wilson and the Company effective as of March 26, 2014 (the "Wilson Employment Agreement"). The shares were issued in four equal tranches and subject to time-based vesting and other provisions outlined in the Wilson Employment Agreement. On March 26, 2017, the final of these four equal tranches of 27,500 shares vested.
On March 17, 2015, the Company issued 52,956 unvested shares to certain Executive Officers related to performance-based restricted stock grants (the "Performance Grants"). The Performance Grants have met the underlying performance condition based on the Company's 2015 financial performance and vested on March 17, 2018, subject to other vesting provisions in the underlying restricted stock grant agreement. Of the shares issued, 52,956 vested, 0 were forfeited, and 14,334 were withheld for tax.
On March 2, 2016, the Company issued 15,000 unvested shares to certain Executive Officers related to performance-based restricted stock grants as part of the Company’s 2016 Management Incentive Plan (the "2016 MIP Grants"). Of the shares issued, 14,629 vested, 371 were forfeited, and 4,133 were withheld for tax. The 2016 MIP Grants vested during the three months ended March 31, 2017.
On May 1, 2017, the Company issued 2,720 unvested shares to the Company's non-employee directors. These grants were to vest (the "Vesting Time") in full on the latter of (i) the one year anniversary of the date of grant and (ii) the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders for the year following the year of grant for the award (the "Vesting Meeting"), subject to (i) the non-employee director's continued service to the Company through the Vesting Time, unless the non-employee director’s current term expires at the Vesting Meeting in which case vesting is subject to the non-employee director’s service to the Vesting Meeting and (ii) the non-employee director not engaging in “competition”, as defined in a restricted stock grant agreement executed by the non-employee director, to the Vesting Time. Of these shares, all vested on May 3, 2018.

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On May 31, 2017, the Company issued 23,700 unvested performance-based restricted shares to certain key employees. The vesting of these shares is subject to the achievement of certain Company performance and market conditions that must be met on or before May 30, 2024 .
On June 15, 2017, the Company issued 6,594 unvested restricted shares to certain Executive Officers related to performance-based restricted stock grants as part of the Company’s 2017 Management Incentive Plan. As of December 31, 2017, all shares were forfeited and no compensation expense was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2017.

On March 7, 2018, the Company issued  128,500  unvested shares of performance-based restricted common stock and stock options with  130,000  underlying shares of common stock under the 1997 Plan, including  118,500  shares of performance-based restricted common stock and stock options with  120,000  underlying shares of common stock granted to Company Executive Officers. The vesting of the performance-based restricted shares is subject to the achievement of certain Company performance and market conditions and, in some instances, a service period requirement. The shares are to be forfeited if the applicable performance or market condition is not met by the date in each fiscal year that the Company's independent registered public accountants issue their financial report on the Company's prior fiscal year financial statements in 2025 or March 31, 2025, respectively, with the exception of  27,539  shares of restricted common stock with vesting tied to the Company's stock outperforming the S&P 500 Index over a  two  or  four  year time period, which will be forfeited if not achieved at the specified time. The stock options are to vest annually in  three  approximately equal tranches and immediately upon a change in control. 

On May 3, 2018, the Company issued 4,230 unvested shares to the Company's non-employee directors. These grants were to vest (the "Vesting Time") in full on the latter of (i) the one year anniversary of the date of grant or (ii) the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders for the year following the year of grant for the award (the "Vesting Meeting"), subject to (a) the non-employee director's continued service to the Company through the Vesting Time, unless the non-employee director’s current term expires at the Vesting Meeting, in which case vesting is subject to the non-employee director’s service to the Vesting Meeting, and (b) the non-employee director not engaging in “competition”, as defined in a restricted stock grant agreement executed by the non-employee director, until the Vesting Time. 

On May 3, 2018, the Company issued 33,000 unvested shares of performance-based restricted common stock under the 1997 Plan to the Company's Chief Executive Officer, Kevin Wilson, which was contingent on stockholder approval to approve an increase of 250,000 common shares available for awards under the 1997 Stock Incentive Plan, which was approved consistent with the grant date. The vesting of the performance-based restricted shares is subject to the achievement of certain Company performance conditions and a service period requirement. The shares are to be forfeited if the applicable performance or market condition is not met by the date in each fiscal year that the Company's independent registered public accountants issue their financial report on the Company's prior fiscal year financial statements in 2025 or March 31, 2025.

On July 25, 2018, the Company issued  25,000 unvested shares of performance-based restricted common stock and stock options with  20,000  underlying shares of common stock under the 1997 Plan to one of the Company's Executive Officers. The vesting of the performance-based restricted shares is subject to the achievement of certain Company performance and market conditions and, in some instances, a service period requirement. The shares are to be forfeited if the applicable performance or market condition is not met by the date in each fiscal year that the Company's independent registered public accountants issue their financial report on the Company's prior fiscal year financial statements in 2025 or March 31, 2025, respectively, with the exception of 3,334 shares of restricted common stock with vesting tied to the Company's stock outperforming the S&P 500 Index over a  two  or  four  year time period, which will be forfeited if not achieved

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at the specified time. The stock options are to vest annually in  three  approximately equal tranches and immediately upon a change in control. 

As of September 30, 2018, there was approximately  $3.7 million  of total unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock with probable achievement of performance and market conditions. The Company expects to recognize this expense over a weighted average period of  1.8  years.
Restrictions on the transfer of Company stock
The Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended (the "Certificate of Incorporation"), places restrictions (the "Transfer Restrictions") on the transfer of the Company's stock that could adversely affect the Company's ability to utilize its domestic federal net operating loss position. In particular, the Transfer Restrictions prevent the transfer of shares without the approval of the Company's Board of Directors if, as a consequence of such transfer, an individual, entity or groups of individuals or entities would become a 5-percent holder under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the related Treasury regulations, and also prevents any existing 5 -percent holder from increasing his or her ownership position in the Company without the approval of the Company's Board of Directors. Any transfer of shares in violation of the Transfer Restrictions (a "Transfer Violation") shall be void ab initio under the Certificate of Incorporation, and the Company's Board of Directors has procedures under the Certificate of Incorporation to remedy a Transfer Violation, including requiring the shares causing such Transfer Violation to be sold and any profit resulting from such sale to be transferred to a charitable entity chosen by the Company's Board of Directors in specified circumstances.
12.    ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Accumulated other comprehensive income consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
Minimum Pension Liability
 
Foreign Currency Translation
 
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Balances at December 31, 2017
$
(489
)
 
$
721

 
$
232

Current period other comprehensive loss

 
(16
)
 
(16
)
Balances at September 30, 2018
$
(489
)
 
$
705

 
$
216

13.      COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Royalty Agreements
The Company holds certain rights to market and manufacture products developed or created under certain research, development, and licensing agreements with various entities. In connection with such agreements, the Company has agreed to pay the entities royalties on net product sales. In each of the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , royalties of $0.1 million became payable under these agreements. In each of the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , royalties of $0.3 million became payable under these agreements.
Warranties

The Company's current terms and conditions of sale include a limited warranty that its products and services will conform to published specifications at the time of shipment and a more extensive warranty related to

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)


certain of its products. The Company also sells a renewal warranty for certain of its products. The typical remedy for breach of warranty is to correct or replace any defective product, and if not possible or practical, the Company will accept the return of the defective product and refund the amount paid. Historically, the Company has incurred minimal warranty costs. The Company's warranty reserve was $0.2 million at both September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 .

Litigation
From time to time, the Company may be involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of its operations. The Company records accruals for outstanding legal matters when it believes it is probable that a loss will be incurred, and the amount can be reasonably estimated.

As previously disclosed in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 16, 2018, which is incorporated herein by reference, on October 10, 2018, following mediation before the Hon. James Holderman (ret.) of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (the "Court"), the Company entered into an agreement in principle to settle the complaint that was filed against it in the Court as a putative class action on March 12, 2015, by Shaun Fauley alleging the Company's transmittal of unauthorized faxes in violation of the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991, as amended by the Junk Fax Prevention Act of 2005 (the “TCPA”). The settlement remains subject to the execution of a written settlement agreement among the parties and the approval of such settlement by the Court. If approved, the Company would receive a full release from the settlement class, other than from those class members who timely elect to opt out of the settlement, concerning the claims asserted, or that could have been asserted, with respect to the conduct alleged in the complaint, and would make available a total of $6.75 million to pay class members, an incentive payment to the class representative, notice and administration costs in connection with the settlement, and attorneys' fees and expenses to legal counsel to the class. The Company has recorded an estimated loss provision of approximately $6.9 million in the third quarter of 2018 in connection with the settlement agreement and expenses associated with the matter, which is included in general and administrative expenses in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, and included in accrued liabilities on the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The Company has denied and continues to deny the allegations of Shaun Fauley and that it violated the TCPA. Nothing in this report or any settlement agreement shall be deemed to assign or reflect any admission of fault, wrongdoing or liability as to the Company, or of the appropriateness of a class action in such litigation.
As of September 30, 2018 , the Company was not a party to any other legal proceedings that were expected, individually or in the aggregate, to have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, or operating results.

Off-Balance Sheet Commitments

Unconditional Purchase Obligations
The Company has contractual obligations with suppliers for unconditional annual minimum inventory purchases in the amounts of $31.3 million as of September 30, 2018 .

Operating Leases
The Company leases various equipment and facilities. The Company does not currently utilize any other off-balance sheet financing arrangements. As of September 30, 2018 , the Company's total future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases were $10.2 million .

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)


14.    INTEREST AND OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE, NET
Interest and other (income) expense, net, consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Interest income
$
(66
)
 
$
(41
)
 
$
(186
)
 
$
(122
)
Interest expense
89

 
81

 
231

 
156

Other (income) expense, net
(73
)
 
(46
)
 
(8
)
 
(220
)
Total interest and other (income) expense, net
$
(50
)
 
$
(6
)
 
$
37

 
$
(186
)
Cash paid for interest for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 was $58 thousand and $67 thousand , respectively. Cash paid for interest for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 was $143 thousand and $125 thousand , respectively.
15.    CREDIT FACILITY
On July 27, 2017, we entered into a Credit Agreement (the "Credit Agreement") with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. ("Chase"), which was amended by us on May 11, 2018 (the "Facility Amendment") to allow us the additional flexibility to make permitted investments, subject to agreed upon limitations. The Credit Agreement provides for a revolving credit facility up to $30.0 million (the "Credit Facility"), although the amount of the Credit Facility may be increased by an additional $20.0 million up to a total of $50.0 million subject to receipt of additional lender commitments and other conditions. Any interest on borrowings due is to be charged at either the (i) rate of interest per annum publicly announced from time to time by Chase as its prime rate in effect at its principal offices in New York City, subject to a floor, minus 1.65% , or (ii) the interest rate per annum equal to (a) LIBOR for the interest period in effect multiplied by (b) Chase's Statutory Reserve Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement), plus 1.10% and payable monthly. There is an annual minimum interest charge of $60 thousand under the Credit Agreement. Borrowings under the Credit Facility are subject to certain financial and non-financial covenants and are available for various corporate purposes, including general working capital, capital investments, and certain permitted acquisitions and investments. The Credit Agreement also permits us to issue letters of credit. The maturity date of the Credit Facility is July 27, 2020. The foregoing discussion of the Credit Facility is a summary only and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Credit Agreement, a copy of which has been filed as an exhibit to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 2, 2017, and the Facility Amendment, a copy of which has been filed as an exhibit to the Company's Current Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 8, 2018. At September 30, 2018 , we had a $6.0 million line of credit outstanding under the Credit Facility and we were in compliance with all financial covenants.

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16.    SEGMENT REPORTING
The Company is composed of two reportable segments, CCA and OVP. The CCA segment includes Point of Care diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, and Point of Care digital imaging diagnostic instruments and software services as well as single use diagnostic and other tests, pharmaceuticals and vaccines, primarily for canine and feline use. These products are sold directly by the Company as well as through independent third-party distributors and through other distribution relationships. CCA segment products manufactured at the Des Moines, Iowa production facility included in the OVP segment's assets are transferred at cost and are not recorded as revenue for the OVP segment. The OVP segment includes private label vaccine and pharmaceutical production, primarily for cattle, but also for other animals including small mammals. All OVP products are sold by third parties under third-party labels.

Summarized financial information concerning the Company's reportable segments is shown in the following tables (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
 
Core
Companion
Animal Health
 
Other Vaccines, Pharmaceuticals and Products
 
 
 
Total
Total revenue
 
$
27,190

 
$
3,765

 
$
30,955

Operating (loss) income
 
(4,402
)
 
807

 
(3,595
)
(Loss) income before income taxes
 
(4,352
)
 
807

 
(3,545
)
Capital expenditures
 
20

 
229

 
249

Depreciation and amortization
 
823

 
317

 
1,140

Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
 
Core
Companion
Animal Health
 
Other Vaccines, Pharmaceuticals and Products
 
 
 
Total
Total revenue
 
$
25,578

 
$
4,758

 
$
30,336

Operating income
 
3,068

 
710

 
3,778

Income before income taxes
 
3,074

 
710

 
3,784

Capital expenditures
 
34

 
669

 
703

Depreciation and amortization
 
935

 
259

 
1,194

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
 
Core
Companion
Animal Health
 
Other Vaccines, Pharmaceuticals and Products
 
 
 
Total
Total revenue
 
$
80,652

 
$
12,729

 
$
93,381

Operating Income
 
384

 
95

 
479

Income before income taxes
 
347

 
95

 
442

Capital expenditures
 
117

 
944

 
1,061

Depreciation and amortization
 
2,568

 
905

 
3,473



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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)


Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
 
Core
Companion
Animal Health
 
Other Vaccines, Pharmaceuticals and Products
 
 
 
Total
Total revenue
 
$
75,453

 
$
17,847

 
$
93,300

Operating income
 
6,763

 
4,363

 
11,126

Income before income taxes
 
6,971

 
4,341

 
11,312

Capital expenditures
 
119

 
1,879

 
1,998

Depreciation and amortization
 
2,837

 
749

 
3,586


Asset information by reportable segment as of September 30, 2018 is as follows (in thousands):
 
 
Core
Companion
Animal Health
 
Other Vaccines, Pharmaceuticals and Products
 
Total
Total assets
 
$
123,326

 
$
20,794

 
$
144,120

Net assets
 
87,050

 
24,551

 
111,601


Asset information by reportable segment as of December 31, 2017 is as follows (in thousands):
 
 
Core
Companion
Animal Health
 
Other Vaccines, Pharmaceuticals and Products
 
Total
Total assets
 
$
111,968

 
$
23,819

 
$
135,787

Net assets
 
75,984

 
24,456

 
100,440




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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes included in Part I Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
This discussion contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Rule 175 promulgated thereunder, that involve risks and uncertainties. Such statements, which include statements concerning future revenue sources and concentration, gross profit margins, selling and marketing expenses, remaining minimum performance obligations, research and development expenses, general and administrative expenses, capital resources, additional financings or borrowings and additional losses, are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those discussed in "Risk Factors" in Item 1A in Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2017 that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. The Risk Factors and others described in the Company’s periodic and current reports filed with the SEC from time to time are not necessarily all of the important factors that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those projected. Other unknown or unpredictable factors could also harm the Company’s results. The forward-looking statements set forth in this Form 10-Q are as of the close of business on November 6, 2018 and we undertake no duty and do not intend to update this information, except as required by applicable laws. If we updated one or more forward looking statements, no inference should be drawn that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements set forth above.
Overview
We sell advanced veterinary diagnostic and specialty products. Our offerings include Point of Care diagnostics laboratory instruments and consumables, Point of Care digital imaging diagnostic products, vaccines, local and cloud-based data services, allergy testing and immunotherapy, and single-use offerings such as in-clinic diagnostic tests and heartworm preventive products. Our core focus is on supporting veterinarians in the canine and feline healthcare space.
Our business is composed of two reportable segments, CCA and OVP. The CCA segment includes, primarily for canine and feline use, Point of Care laboratory instruments and consumables, digital imaging diagnostic instruments, software and services, local and cloud-based data services, allergy testing and immunotherapy, and single use offerings such as in-clinic diagnostic tests and heartworm preventive products. The OVP segment includes private label vaccine and pharmaceutical production, primarily for cattle but also for other species including equine, porcine, avian, feline and canine. OVP products are sold by third parties under third party labels.
The CCA segment represented 88% and 86% of our revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 , respectively. The OVP segment represented 12% and 14% of our revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 , respectively.
CCA Segment
Revenue from Point of Care laboratory represented 54% of CCA revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 . Revenue from this area primarily involves placing an instrument under contract in the field and generating future revenue from testing consumables, such as cartridges and reagents, as that instrument is used. The majority of revenue from Point of Care laboratory results from the sales of such testing consumables to an installed base of instruments, followed by instrument sales and other revenue

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sources such as service and repairs. Instruments placed under subscription agreements are considered operating or sales-type leases, depending on the duration and other factors of the underlying agreement. A loss of, or disruption in, the procurement of consumables we are selling to an installed base of instruments could substantially harm our business. All of our Point of Care laboratory and other non-imaging instruments and consumables are supplied by third parties, who typically own the product rights and supply the product to us under marketing and/or distribution agreements. In many cases, we have collaborated with a third party to adapt a human instrument for veterinary use. Major products in this area include our instruments for chemistry, hematology, blood gas, coagulation and immunodiagnostic testing and their affiliated operating consumables.
Point of Care Imaging hardware, software and services represented approximately 20% of CCA revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 . Digital radiography is the largest product offering in this area, which also includes ultrasound instruments. Digital radiography solutions typically consist of a combination of hardware and software placed with a customer, often combined with an ongoing service and support contract. We sell our imaging solutions both in the United States and internationally. Our experience has been that most of the revenue is generated at the time of sale in this area, in contrast to the Point of Care diagnostic laboratory placements discussed above where ongoing consumable revenue is often a larger component of economic value as a given instrument is used.
Other CCA revenue, including single use diagnostic and other tests, pharmaceuticals and biologicals as well as research and development, licensing and royalty revenue, represented 26% of CCA revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 . Since items in this area are often single use by their nature, our typical aim is to build customer satisfaction and loyalty for each product, generate repeat annual sales from existing customers and expand our customer base in the future. Products in this area are both supplied by third parties and provided by us. Major products and services in this area include heartworm diagnostic tests and preventives, and allergy test kits, allergy immunotherapy and testing.
We consider the CCA segment to be our core business and devote most of our management time and other resources to improving the prospects for this segment. Maintaining a continuing, reliable and economic supply of products we currently obtain from third parties is critical to our success in this area. Virtually all of our sales and marketing expenses occur in the CCA segment. The majority of our research and development spending is dedicated to this segment as well.
All of our CCA products are ultimately sold primarily to or through veterinarians. In many cases, veterinarians will mark up their costs to their customer. The acceptance of our products by veterinarians is critical to our success. CCA products are sold directly to end users by us as well as through distribution relationships, such as our agreement with Merck Animal Health, the sale of kits to conduct blood testing to third-party veterinary diagnostic laboratories and independent third-party distributors. Revenue from direct sales and distribution relationships represented approximately 51% and 49%, respectively, of CCA revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2018 , and approximately 52% and 48%, respectively, of CCA revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 .
OVP Segment
The OVP segment includes our 168,000 square foot USDA and FDA licensed production facility in Des Moines, Iowa. We view this facility as an asset which could allow us to control our cost of goods on any pharmaceuticals and vaccines that we may commercialize in the future. We have increased integration of this facility with our operations elsewhere. For example, virtually all our U.S. inventory, excluding our imaging products, is now stored at this facility and related fulfillment logistics are managed there. CCA segment products manufactured at this facility are transferred at cost and are not recorded as revenue for our OVP

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segment. We view OVP reported revenue as revenue primarily to cover the overhead costs of the facility and to generate incremental cash flow to fund our CCA segment.
Historically, a significant portion of our OVP segment's revenue has been generated from the sale of certain bovine vaccines, which have been sold primarily under the Titanium® and MasterGuard® brands. We have an agreement with Elanco Inc. for the production of these vaccines (the "Elanco Agreement"). Our OVP segment also produces vaccines and pharmaceuticals for other third parties.
Results of Operations
Our analysis presented below is organized to provide the information we believe will facilitate an understanding of our historical performance and relevant trends going forward.
The following tables set forth, for the periods indicated, certain data derived from our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Revenue
$
30,955

 
$
30,336

 
$
93,381

 
$
93,300

Gross profit
14,794

 
13,553

 
41,166

 
41,691

Operating expenses
18,389

 
9,775

 
40,687

 
30,565

Operating (loss) income
(3,595
)
 
3,778

 
479

 
11,126

Interest and other (income) expense, net
(50
)
 
(6
)
 
37

 
(186
)
(Loss) income before income taxes
(3,545
)
 
3,784

 
442

 
11,312

Income tax (benefit) expense
(1,875
)
 
701

 
(1,941
)
 
787

Net (loss) income
(1,670
)
 
3,083

 
2,383

 
10,525

Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

 
(498
)
Net (loss) income attributable to Heska
$
(1,670
)
 
$
3,083

 
$
2,383

 
$
11,023


CCA Segment
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Change
 
2018
 
2017
 
Dollar
 Change
 
%
 Change
Point of Care Laboratory:
$
14,584

 
$
13,805

 
$
779

 
6
 %
      Consumables
11,598

 
9,773

 
1,825

 
19
 %
      Instruments
2,610

 
3,456

 
(846
)
 
(24
)%
      Other
376

 
576

 
(200
)
 
(35
)%
Point of Care Imaging
5,326

 
4,285

 
1,041

 
24
 %
Other CCA Revenue
7,280

 
7,488

 
(208
)
 
(3
)%
Total CCA Revenue
$
27,190

 
$
25,578

 
$
1,612

 
6
 %
Percent of total revenue
87.8
%
 
84.3
%
 
 
 
 
Cost of revenue
13,758

 
13,295

 
463

 
3
 %
Gross profit
13,432

 
12,283

 
1,149

 
9
 %
Operating (loss) income
$
(4,402
)
 
$
3,068

 
$
(7,470
)
 
(243
)%

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Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
Change
 
2018
 
2017
 
Dollar
Change
 
%
Change
Point of Care Laboratory:
$
43,277

 
$
40,735

 
$
2,542

 
6
 %
      Consumables
33,942

 
28,933

 
5,009

 
17
 %
      Instruments
8,087

 
10,250

 
(2,163
)
 
(21
)%
      Other
1,248

 
1,552

 
(304
)
 
(20
)%
Point of Care Imaging
15,759

 
13,643

 
2,116

 
16
 %
Other CCA Revenue
21,616

 
21,075

 
541

 
3
 %
Total CCA Revenue
$
80,652

 
$
75,453

 
$
5,199

 
7
 %
Percent of total revenue
86.4
%
 
80.9
%
 
 
 
 
Cost of revenue
41,294

 
39,702

 
1,592

 
4
 %
Gross profit
39,358

 
35,751

 
3,607

 
10
 %
Operating (loss) income
$
384

 
$
6,763

 
$
(6,379
)
 
(94
)%

OVP Segment
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Change
 
2018
 
2017
 
Dollar
 Change
 
%
 Change
Revenue
$
3,765

 
$
4,758

 
$
(993
)
 
(21
)%
Percent of total revenue
12.2
%
 
15.7
%
 
 
 
 
Cost of revenue
2,402

 
3,488

 
(1,086
)
 
(31
)%
Gross profit
1,363

 
1,270

 
93

 
7
 %
Operating income
$
807

 
$
710

 
$
97

 
14
 %

 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
Change
 
2018
 
2017
 
Dollar
Change
 
%
Change
Revenue
$
12,729

 
$
17,847

 
$
(5,118
)
 
(29
)%
Percent of total revenue
13.6
%
 
19.1
%
 
 
 
 
Cost of revenue
10,921

 
11,907

 
(986
)
 
(8
)%
Gross profit
1,808

 
5,940

 
(4,132
)
 
(70
)%
Operating income
$
95

 
$
4,363

 
$
(4,268
)
 
(98
)%
Revenue
Total revenue increased 2% to $31.0 million in the three months ended September 30, 2018 , compared to $30.3 million in the three months ended September 30, 2017 . Total revenue remained relatively flat at $93.4 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2018 , compared to $93.3 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 .
CCA segment revenue increased 6% to $27.2 million in the three months ended September 30, 2018 , compared to $25.6 million in the three months ended September 30, 2017 . The increase was primarily driven

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by a 19% increase in revenue from Point of Care laboratory consumables, as well as a 24% increase in revenue from Point of Care imaging products due to increased sales of digital radiography systems. This was partially offset by a 24% decrease in revenue from Point of Care laboratory instruments due to lower sales-type lease instrument revenue and lower infusion pump sales. CCA segment revenue increased 7% to $80.7 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2018 , compared to $75.5 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 . The increase was primarily driven by a 17% increase in revenue from Point of Care laboratory consumables, as well as a 16% increase in revenue from Point of Care imaging products due to increased sales of digital radiography systems as well as an increase in international sales. This was partially offset by a 21% decrease in revenue from Point of Care laboratory instruments due to lower sales-type lease instrument revenue and lower infusion pump sales.
OVP segment revenue decreased 21% to $3.8 million in the three months ended September 30, 2018 , compared to $4.8 million in the three months ended September 30, 2017 . O VP segment revenue decreased 29% to $12.7 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2018 , compared to $17.8 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 . The decrease in both periods is due to decreased volume of sales under our Elanco Agreement as well as other customer contracts.
Gross Profit
Gross profit increased 9% to $14.8 million in the three months ended September 30, 2018 , compared to $13.6 million in the three months ended September 30, 2017 . Gross margin increased to 47.8% in the three months ended September 30, 2018 compared to 44.7% in the three months ended September 30, 2017 . The increase in both gross profit and gross margin percentage was mainly driven by a 6% increase in revenue from our higher margin CCA segment, as well as contractual take or pay arrangements within our OVP segment. Gross profit decreased 1% to $41.2 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2018 , compared to $41.7 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 . Gross margin decreased to 44.1% in the nine months ended September 30, 2018 , compared to 44.7% in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 . The decrease in both gross profit and gross margin percentage was driven primarily by unfavorable product mix and plant utilization charges in our OVP segment.
Operating Expenses
Selling and marketing expenses increased 7% to $6.2 million in the three months ended September 30, 2018 , compared to $5.8 million in the three months ended September 30, 2017 . Selling and marketing expenses increased 2% to $18.3 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2018 , compared to $17.9 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 . The increase in both periods was primarily driven by an increase in compensation, including stock-based compensation, benefits, and commissions expense, which is mostly related to our commercial team expansion.
Research and development expenses increased 56% to $ 0.9 million in the three months ended September 30, 2018 , compared to $0.6 million in the three months ended September 30, 2017 . Research and development expenses increased 37% to $2.2 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2018 , compared to $1.6 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 . The increase in both periods was primarily driven by spending on product development for imaging solutions, urine sedimentation and immunotherapy diagnostic offerings.
General and administrative expenses increased 235% to $11.2 million in the three months ended September 30, 2018 , compared to $3.4 million in the three months ended September 30, 2017 . The increase was driven primarily by a $6.8 million settlement accrual, a $0.4 million increase in stock-based compensation, a $0.3 million increase in incentive compensation, and a $0.3 million increase in legal fees. General and administrative expenses increased 83% to $20.2 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2018 ,

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compared to $11.1 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 . The increase was driven by a $6.8 million settlement accrual, a $1.0 million increase in stock-based compensation, a $0.4 million increase in compensation and benefits, a $0.4 million increase in legal fees, and a $0.3 million increase in consulting fees.
Interest and Other Expense (Income), net
Interest and other expense (income), net, was $(50) thousand in the three months ended September 30, 2018 , compared to $(6) thousand in the three months ended September 30, 2017 . This increase in other income was driven primarily by an increase in other gains, and an increase in interest income, partially offset by an increase in net foreign currency losses. Interest and other expense (income), net, was $37 thousand in the nine months ended September 30, 2018 , compared to $(186) thousand in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 . The decrease in other income was primarily driven by an increase in net foreign currency losses, and an increase in interest expense, partially offset by an increase in interest income.
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
In the three months ended September 30, 2018 , we had a total income tax benefit of $1.9 million , including $1,902 thousand of domestic deferred income tax benefit and $27 thousand current income tax expense. In the three months ended September 30, 2017 , we had a total income tax expense of $0.7 million , including $0.7 million of domestic deferred income tax expense and $8 thousand of current income tax expense. In the nine months ended September 30, 2018 , we had a total income tax benefit of $1,941 thousand , including $1,997 thousand of domestic deferred income tax benefit and $56 thousand current income tax expense. In the nine months ended September 30, 2017 , we had a total income tax expense of $787 thousand , including $762 thousand of domestic deferred income tax expense and $25 thousand of current income tax expense. The decrease in rates for both periods was primarily attributable to a decrease in net income and an increase in stock-based compensation excess tax benefits. The decrease in net income for both periods was primarily due to a one-time accrual of settlement and legal expenses for pending litigation (see Note 13). While the Company believes the settlement and legal expenses are more likely than not deductible for tax purposes, the Company continues to evaluate its preliminary conclusion.
Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Heska
Net loss attributable to Heska was $1.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 , compared to net income attributable to Heska of $3.1 million in the prior year period. Net income attributable to Heska was $2.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 , compared to net income attributable to Heska of $11.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 . The difference between this line item and "Net (loss) income" is the net income or loss attributable to our minority interest in US Imaging, which we purchased on May 31, 2017. As a result of the purchase, there was no difference between these line items for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 , or for the three months ended September 30, 2017 . Net loss attributable to the non-controlling interest was $498 thousand in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 .
Impact of Inflation
In recent years, inflation has not had a significant impact on our operations.

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Non-GAAP Financial Information
The following table provides a summary of our operating results after adjustment for a one-time accounting charge associated with the pending settlement arrangement entered into with Shaun Fauley described elsewhere herein. These adjusted operating results are non-GAAP financial measures that have been included for the reasons discussed immediately after the table. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures is also provided below after the table.
 
Three Months
Ended September 30, 2018
 
Nine Months
 Ended September 30, 2018
 
($ in thousands, except per share data)
Adjusted operating expenses
$
11,338

 
$
33,512

 
 
 
 
Adjusted operating income
3,456

 
7,654

Interest and other (income) expense, net
(50
)
 
37

Adjusted income before income taxes
3,506

 
7,617

Adjusted total income tax expense
125

 
96

Adjusted net income
3,381

 
7,521

 
 
 
 
Adjusted earnings per share
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.46

 
$
1.05

Diluted
$
0.43

 
$
0.96

 
 
 
 
Shares used in the calculation of adjusted earnings per share:
 
 
 
Weighted average outstanding shares used to compute adjusted basic earnings per share
7,289

 
7,194

Weighted average outstanding shares used to compute adjusted diluted earnings per share
7,916

 
7,820

A Non-GAAP financial measure includes a numerical measure of a company's financial performance, financial position or cash flows that excludes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the effect of excluding amounts, that are included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP in the statement of income, balance sheet or statement of cash flows (or equivalent statements) of the company. The non-GAAP financial measures included in the table above exclude the impact of the following one-time items. We exclude these one-time items and the related tax effects as management monitors litigation judgments, settlements and distinct extraordinary items separately from ongoing operations and evaluates ongoing performance without these amounts.
During the three months ended September 30, 2018, we recorded a one-time settlement charge of $6.75 million and approximately $0.1 million in related legal fees in general and administrative expenses, relating to the pending settlement of the Shaun Fauley complaint filed on March 12, 2015. See Item 1, Note 13 (Commitments and Contingencies) to the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of the settlement.
Other one-time costs were approximately $0.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and $0.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018.

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Our management believes that the non-GAAP financial measures presented facilitate an understanding of our operating performance and provide a more meaningful comparison of our results between periods. Our management uses non-GAAP financial measures to, among other things, evaluate our ongoing operations in relation to historical results and for internal planning and forecasting purposes.
Operating expenses, operating income, income tax expense, net income, and diluted earnings per share, adjusted for one-time items, are non-GAAP financial measures and should not be relied upon as substitutes for measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The following tables reconcile our adjusted non-GAAP financial measures to our most directly comparable as-reported financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP.
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
 
Operating expenses
 
Operating (loss) income
 
Income tax (benefit) expense
 
Net (loss) income
 
Basic earnings (loss) per share
 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
 
($ in thousands, except per share data)
Reported - GAAP
$
18,389

 
$
(3,595
)
 
$
(1,875
)
 
$
(1,670
)
 
$
(0.23
)
 
$
(0.23
)
Litigation Provision and Other One-Time Costs
7,051

 
7,051

 
2,000

 
5,051

 
0.69

 
0.66

Adjusted Non-GAAP
$
11,338

 
$
3,456

 
$
125

 
$
3,381

 
$
0.46

 
$
0.43


 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
 
Operating expenses
 
Operating income
 
Income tax (benefit) expense
 
Net income
 
Basic earnings per share
 
Diluted earnings per share
 
($ in thousands, except per share data)
Reported - GAAP
$
40,687

 
$
479

 
$
(1,941
)
 
$
2,383

 
$
0.33

 
$
0.30

Litigation Provision and Other One-Time Costs
7,175

 
7,175

 
2,037

 
5,138

 
0.72

 
0.66

Adjusted Non-GAAP
$
33,512

 
$
7,654

 
$
96

 
$
7,521

 
$
1.05

 
$
0.96

Liquidity, Capital Resources and Financial Condition
We believe that adequate liquidity and cash generation is important to the execution of our strategic initiatives. Our ability to fund our operations, acquisitions, capital expenditures, and product development efforts may depend on our ability to generate cash from operating activities, which is subject to future operating performance, as well as general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory, and other conditions, some of which may be beyond our control. Our primary sources of liquidity are our available cash, cash generated from current operations and availability under our credit facility noted below.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2018 , we had net income of $2.4 million and net cash provided by operations of $6.5 million . At September 30, 2018 , we had $9.2 million of cash and cash equivalents and working capital of $33.9 million .

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On July 27, 2017, we entered into a Credit Agreement (the "Credit Agreement") with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. ("Chase"), which was amended by us on May 11, 2018 (the "Facility Amendment") to allow us the additional flexibility to make permitted investments, subject to agreed upon limitations. The Credit Agreement provides for a revolving credit facility up to $30.0 million (the "Credit Facility"), although the amount of the Credit Facility may be increased by an additional $20.0 million up to a total of $50.0 million subject to receipt of additional lender commitments and other conditions. Any interest on borrowings due is to be charged at either the (i) rate of interest per annum publicly announced from time to time by Chase as its prime rate in effect at its principal offices in New York City, subject to a floor, minus 1.65% , or (ii) the interest rate per annum equal to (a) LIBOR for the interest period in effect multiplied by (b) Chase's Statutory Reserve Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement), plus 1.10% and payable monthly. There is an annual minimum interest charge of $60 thousand under the Credit Agreement. Borrowings under the Credit Facility are subject to certain financial and non-financial covenants and are available for various corporate purposes, including general working capital, capital investments, and certain permitted acquisitions and investments. The Credit Agreement also permits us to issue letters of credit. The maturity date of the Credit Facility is July 27, 2020. The foregoing discussion of the Credit Facility is a summary only and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Credit Agreement, a copy of which has been filed as an exhibit to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 2, 2017, and the Facility Amendment, a copy of which has been filed as an exhibit to the Company's Current Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 8, 2018, each of which are incorporated herein by reference. At September 30, 2018 , we had a $6.0 million line of credit outstanding under the Credit Facility and were in compliance with all financial covenants.
A summary of our cash from operating, investing and financing activities is as follows (in thousands):
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
Change
 
2018
 
2017
 
Dollar
Change
 
%
Change
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
6,458

 
$
6,278

 
$
180

 
3
 %
Net cash used in investing activities
(9,126
)
 
(15,749
)
 
6,623

 
(42
)%
Net cash provided by financing activities
2,255

 
6,027

 
(3,772
)
 
(63
)%
Effect of currency translation on cash
(10
)
 
73

 
(83
)
 
(114
)%
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(423
)
 
(3,371
)
 
2,948

 
(87
)%
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period
9,659

 
10,794

 
(1,135
)
 
(11
)%
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period
$
9,236

 
$
7,423

 
$
1,813

 
24
 %
Net cash provided by operating activities was $6.5 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2018 , compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $6.3 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 , an increase of approximately $0.2 million . Cash provided by operating activities remained relatively flat and was impacted by significant working capital fluctuations such as a $14.4 million increase in cash provided by inventories due to the timing of inventory purchases in 2017, a $2.4 million increase in cash provided by current and non-current lease receivables due to a lower level of capital lease placements and timing of collections on existing leases. These factors were offset by a $15.2 million increase in cash used by the aggregate of accounts receivable, accounts payable, related party balances, and other current assets, due to the timing of collections and payments in the ordinary course of business. Non cash transactions impacting cash provided by operating activities included a $1.7 million increase in stock-based compensation offset by a $2.8 million increase in our deferred tax benefit, net.

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Net cash used in investing activities was $9.1 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2018 , compared to net cash used in investing activities of $15.7 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 , a decrease of approximately $6.6 million . The decrease in cash used for investing activities was mainly driven by the 2017 purchase of the Heska Imaging minority for $13.8 million, compared to the 2018 investments made in unconsolidated affiliates for $8.1 million. Additionally, we had a $0.9 million decrease in cash used for purchases of property and equipment.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $2.3 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2018 , compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $6.0 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 , a decrease of $3.7 million. The change was driven primarily by a $5.6 million decrease in borrowings, net of repayments, a $1.3 million increase in proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of distributions, and a $0.8 million decrease in distributions to non-controlling interest members. This was partially offset by a $0.3 million decrease in repurchases of common-stock.
Our financial plan for 2018 indicates that our available cash and cash equivalents, together with cash from operations and borrowings expected to be available under our Credit Facility, will be sufficient to fund our operations for the foreseeable future. Additionally, we would consider further acquisitions if we felt they were consistent with our strategic direction. However, our actual results may differ from this plan and we may be required to consider alternative strategies. We may be required to raise additional capital in the future. If necessary, we expect to raise these additional funds through the sale of equity securities or the issuance of new term debt. There is no guarantee that additional capital will be available from these sources on acceptable terms, if at all, and certain of these sources may require approval by existing lenders. See "Risk Factors" in Item 1A in Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2017 for a discussion of some of the factors that affect our capital raising alternatives.

Effect of currency translation on cash
Net effect of foreign currency translations on cash changed $83 thousand to a $ 10 thousand negative impact in the nine months ended September 30, 2018 , compared to a $ 73 thousand positive impact in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 . These effects are related to changes in exchange rates between the United States dollar and the Swiss Franc, which is the functional currency of our Swiss subsidiary.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations
The Company has not entered into any transactions with unconsolidated entities whereby the Company has financial guarantees, subordinated retained interests, derivative instruments, or other contingent arrangements that expose the Company to material continuing risks, contingent liabilities, or any other obligation under a variable interest in an unconsolidated entity that provided financing, liquidity, market risk or credit risk support to the Company, or engages in leasing, hedging or research and development services with the Company.
Purchase Obligations
Purchase obligations represent contractual agreements to purchase goods or services that are legally binding and specify a fixed, minimum or range of quantities; specify a fixed, minimum, variable, or indexed price provision; and specify approximate timing of the transaction. As of September 30, 2018 the Company had purchase obligations of $31.3 million.

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Operating Leases
As of September 30, 2018 , the Company's total future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases were $10.2 million .
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The information included in Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) to the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes included in Part I Item 1 of this Form 10-Q is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

For quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk affecting us, see the section under the heading “Part II, Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2017, which is incorporated by reference herein. As of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, there have been no material changes to the market risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2017.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined by Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred since our last fiscal year-end that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.    Legal Proceedings
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to Note 13 (Commitments and Contingencies) to the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part 1, Item 1 of this report.
Item 1A.
Risk Factors

For a discussion of our risk factors, see Item 1A. Risk Factors in Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2017, which is incorporated herein by reference.

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Item 6.        Exhibits
 
Exhibit Number
 
 
Notes
 
 
Description of Document
 
 
 
 
1997 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended and restated.
 
 
 
 
Restricted Stock Agreement and Notice of Stock Option Grant for grants issued to Jason D. Aroesty on July 25, 2018.
 
 
 
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
 
 
 
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
 
 
*
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
101.INS
 
 
 
XBRL Instance Document.
 
101.SCH
 
 
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
 
101.CAL
 
 
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
 
101.DEF
 
 
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
 
101.PRE
 
 
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
 
101.LAB
 
 
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
Notes
 
*
Furnished and not filed herewith.



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SIGNATURES
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 on November 7, 2018.
 
 
HESKA CORPORATION
 
 
 
By: /s/ KEVIN S. WILSON   
Kevin S. Wilson
Chief Executive Officer and President
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
By: /s/ CATHERINE GRASSMAN                               
Catherine Grassman
Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
 

 


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EXHIBIT 10.1

H ESKA C ORPORATION
1997 S TOCK I NCENTIVE P LAN
M OST R ECENTLY A MENDED AND R ESTATED EFFECTIVE M A Y 3, 2018
T ABLE OF C ONTENTS
ARTICLE 1. INTRODUCTION    1
ARTICLE 2. ADMINISTRATION.    1
2.1    Committee Composition      1
2.2    Committee Responsibilities     1
ARTICLE 3. SHARES AVAILABLE FOR GRANTS.    2
3.1    Basic Limitation     2
3.3    Additional Shares    2
ARTICLE 4. ELIGIBILITY.    2
4.1    Nonstatutory Stock Options and Restricted Shares     2
4.2    Incentive Stock Options     2
ARTICLE 5. OPTIONS.    3
5.1    Stock Option Agreement    3
5.2    Number of Shares     3
5.3    Exercise Price     3
5.4    Exercisability and Term    3
5.5    Effect of Change in Control     3
5.6    Modification or Assumption of Options      3
ARTICLE 6. PAYMENT FOR OPTION SHARES    4
6.1    General Rule     4
6.2    Surrender of Stock    4
6.3    Exercise/Sale     4
6.4    [Reserved]    4
6.5    [Reserved]    4
6.6    Other Forms of Payment    4
ARTICLE 7. CLAWBACK.    4
ARTICLE 8. RESTRICTED SHARES.    5
8.1    Time, Amount and Form of Awards    5
8.2    Payment for Awards    5
8.3    Vesting Conditions      5
8.4    Voting and Dividend Rights     5



8.5    Section 162(m) Performance Restrictions     6
ii




8.6    Mininum Vesting Requirement    8
ARTICLE 9. PROTECTION AGAINST DILUTION.    8
9.1    Adjustments      8
9.2    Dissolution or Liquidation     9
9.3    Reorganizations     9
ARTICLE 10. AWARDS UNDER OTHER PLANS    9
ARTICLE 11. LIMITATION ON RIGHTS.    9
11.1 Retention Rights     9
11.2 Stockholders’ Rights     9
11.3 Regulatory Requirements    9
ARTICLE 12. WITHHOLDING TAXES; PARACHUTE PAYMENTS.    10
12.1 General    10
12.2 Section 280G    10
ARTICLE 13. FUTURE OF THE PLAN.    10
13.1 Term of the Plan    10
13.2 Performance Awards    11
ARTICLE 14. DEFINITIONS.    11
ARTICLE 15. EXECUTION    14









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HESKA CORPORATION
1997 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
Most Recently Amended and Restated Effective May 3, 2018
ARTICLE 1.
INTRODUCTION
The Plan was originally adopted by the Board effective March 15, 1997, and was subsequently amended and/or restated as of March 6, 2007, May 5, 2009, February 22, 2012, March 25, 2014, and May 6, 2014, March 28, 2016 and March 7, 2018. The number of Common Shares available for issuance and subject to Awards under the Plan was adjusted in connection with completion of the Company’s 1-for-10 Reverse Stock Split on December 30, 2010. Effective May 3, 2018, the Board hereby adopts this amended and restated plan.
The purpose of the Plan is to promote the long-term success of the Company and the creation of stockholder value by (a) encouraging Employees, Outside Directors and Consultants to focus on critical long-range objectives, (b) encouraging the attraction and retention of Employees, Outside Directors and Consultants with exceptional qualifications and (c) linking Employees, Outside Directors and Consultants directly to stockholder interests through increased stock ownership. The Plan seeks to achieve this purpose by providing for Awards in the form of Restricted Shares or Options (which may constitute incentive stock options or nonstatutory stock options).
The Plan shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Colorado (except its choice-of-law provisions).
ARTICLE 2.
ADMINISTRATION.
2.1
C OMMITTEE C OMPOSITION . The Plan shall be administered by the Committee. The Committee shall consist exclusively of two or more directors of the Company, who shall be appointed by the Board. In addition, the composition of the Committee shall satisfy:
(a)
Such requirements as the Securities and Exchange Commission may establish for administrators acting under plans intended to qualify for exemption under Rule 16b-3 (or its successor) under the Exchange Act; and
(b)
Such requirements as the Internal Revenue Service may establish for outside directors acting under plans intended to qualify for exemption under section 162(m)(4)(C) of the Code.
The Board may also appoint one or more separate committees of the Board, each composed of one or more directors of the Company who need not satisfy the foregoing requirements, who may administer the Plan with respect to Employees and Consultants who are not considered officers or directors of the Company under section 16 of the Exchange Act, may grant Awards under the Plan to such Employees and Consultants and may determine all terms of such Awards.



2.2
C OMMITTEE R ESPONSIBILITIES . The Committee shall (a) select the Employees, Outside Directors and Consultants who are to receive Awards under the Plan, (b) determine the type,
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number, vesting requirements and other features and conditions of such Awards, (c) interpret the Plan and (d) make all other decisions relating to the operation of the Plan. The Committee may adopt such rules or guidelines as it deems appropriate to implement the Plan. The Committee may amend or modify any outstanding Awards in any manner to the extent the Committee would have had the authority under the Plan initially to make such Awards as so amended or modified. The Committee’s determinations under the Plan shall be final and binding on all persons.
ARTICLE 3.
SHARES AVAILABLE FOR GRANTS.
3.1
B ASIC L IMITATION . Common Shares issued pursuant to the Plan may be authorized but unissued shares or treasury shares, or shares reacquired by the Company in any manner. The number of shares stated in this Section 3.1 as available for the grant of Awards is subject to adjustment in accordance with Article 9. As of March 7, 2018, the aggregate number of Common Shares cumulatively authorized by the Company’s stockholders for issuance as Options and Restricted Shares under the Plan was 2,635,130. Of that total, as of March 7, 2018, Previously Issued Awards have been issued covering 2,578,093 Common Shares, leaving 57,037 Common Shares for the issuance of Options and Restricted Shares. With the March 7, 2018 amendment and restatement of the Plan, the Company’s Board and stockholders have approved an increase of 250,000 in the aggregate number of Common Shares available for Awards under the Plan, to a new total of 2,885,130. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the additional 250,000 Common Shares the Company’s Board and stockholders approved for awards under the Plan as of March 7, 2018 will not be available for issuance with respect to any Award granted prior to November 2, 2017.
3.2
A DDITIONAL S HARES . Any shares of Common Stock subject to an Award that is canceled, forfeited or expires prior to exercise or realization, either in full or in part, shall again become available for issuance under the Plan as ISOs or any type of Award. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein: shares subject to an Award under the Plan shall not again be made available for issuance or delivery under the Plan if such shares are (a) shares tendered in payment of an Option, or (b) shares delivered or withheld by the Company to satisfy any tax withholding obligation.
ARTICLE 4.
ELIGIBILITY.
4.1
N ONSTATUTORY S TOCK O PTIONS AND R ESTRICTED S HARES . Only Employees, Outside Directors and Consultants shall be eligible for the grant of NQOs and Restricted Shares.



4.2
I NCENTIVE S TOCK O PTIONS . Only Employees who are common-law employees of the Company, a Parent or a Subsidiary shall be eligible for the grant of ISOs. In addition, an Employee who owns more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of outstanding stock of the Company or any of its Parents or Subsidiaries shall not be eligible for the grant of an ISO unless the requirements set forth in section 422(c)(6) of the Code are satisfied.
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ARTICLE 5.
OPTIONS.
5.1
S TOCK O PTION A GREEMENT . Each grant of an Option under the Plan shall be evidenced by a Stock Option Agreement between the Optionee and the Company. Such Option shall be subject to all applicable terms of the Plan and may be subject to any other terms that are not inconsistent with the Plan. The Stock Option Agreement shall specify whether the Option is an ISO or an NQO. The provisions of the various Stock Option Agreements entered into under the Plan need not be identical. Options may be granted in consideration of a cash payment or in consideration of a reduction in the Optionee’s other compensation.
5.2
N UMBER OF S HARES . Each Stock Option Agreement shall specify the number of Common Shares subject to the Option and shall provide for the adjustment of such number in accordance with Article 9. Options granted to any Optionee in a single fiscal year of the Company shall not cover more than 50,000 Common Shares, except that Options granted to a new Employee in the fiscal year of the Company in which his or her service as an Employee first commences shall not cover more than 100,000 Common Shares. The limitations set forth in the preceding sentence shall be subject to adjustment in accordance with Article 9.
5.3
E XERCISE P RICE . Each Stock Option Agreement shall specify the Exercise Price; provided that the Exercise Price under an ISO shall in no event be less than 100% of the Fair Market Value of a Common Share on the date of grant and the Exercise Price under an NQO shall in no event be less than 85% of the Fair Market Value of a Common Share on the date of grant. In the case of an NQO, a Stock Option Agreement may specify an Exercise Price that varies in accordance with a predetermined formula while the NQO is outstanding.
5.4
E XERCISABILITY AND T ERM . Each Stock Option Agreement shall specify the date when all or any installment of the Option is to become exercisable. The Stock Option Agreement shall also specify the term of the Option; provided that the term of an ISO shall in no event exceed 10 years from the date of grant. A Stock Option Agreement may provide for accelerated exercisability in the event of the Optionee’s death, disability or retirement or other events and may provide for expiration prior to the end of its term in the event of the termination of the Optionee’s service. NQOs may also be awarded in combination with Restricted Shares, and such an Award may provide that the NQOs will not be exercisable unless the related Restricted Shares are forfeited.
5.5
E FFECT OF C HANGE IN C ONTROL . The Committee may determine, at the time of granting an Option or thereafter, that such Option shall become exercisable as to all or part of the Common Shares subject to such Option in the event that a Change in Control occurs with respect to the Company, provided, however, that in the case of an ISO, the acceleration of exercisability shall not occur without the Optionee’s written consent.
5.6
M ODIFICATION OR A SSUMPTION OF O PTIONS . The Committee may modify, extend or assume outstanding options or may accept the cancellation of outstanding options (whether granted by the Company or by another issuer) in return for the grant of new options for the same or a different number of shares and at the same or a different exercise price. The foregoing notwithstanding, no modification of an Option shall, without the



consent of the Optionee, alter or impair his or her rights or obligations under such Option (except that the Committee has the authority to amend any outstanding Option without the Optionee’s
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consent if the Committee deems it necessary or advisable to comply with Code Section 409A). In addition, to the extent the Committee’s modification of the purchase price or the exercise price of any outstanding Award effects a repricing, shareholder approval shall be required before the repricing is effective.
ARTICLE 6.
PAYMENT FOR OPTION SHARES.
6.1
G ENERAL R ULE . The entire Exercise Price of Common Shares issued upon exercise of Options shall be payable in cash or cash equivalents at the time when such Common Shares are purchased, except as follows:
(a)
In the case of an ISO granted under the Plan, payment shall be made only pursuant to the express provisions of the applicable Stock Option Agreement. The Stock Option Agreement may specify that payment may be made in any form(s) described in this Article 6.
(b)
In the case of an NQO, the Committee may at any time accept payment in any form(s) described in this Article 6.
6.2
S URRENDER OF S TOCK . To the extent that this Section 6.2 is applicable, all or any part of the Exercise Price may be paid by surrendering Common Shares that are already owned by the Optionee. Such Common Shares shall be valued at their Fair Market Value on the date when the new Common Shares are purchased under the Plan. The Optionee shall not surrender Common Shares in payment of the Exercise Price if such action could cause the Company to recognize additional compensation expense with respect to the Option for financial reporting purposes under GAAP accounting at the time of such proposed surrender.
6.3
E XERCISE /S ALE . To the extent that this Section 6.3 is applicable, all or any part of the Exercise Price may be paid by delivering (on a form prescribed by the Company) an irrevocable direction to a securities broker approved by the Company to sell all or part of the Common Shares being purchased under the Plan and to deliver all or part of the sales proceeds to the Company.
6.4    [R ESERVED ]
6.5    [R ESERVED ]
6.6
O THER F ORMS OF P AYMENT . To the extent that this Section 6.6 is applicable, all or any part of the Exercise Price may be paid in any other form that is consistent with applicable laws, regulations and rules.
ARTICLE 7.
CLAWBACK.
Notwithstanding any other provisions in this Plan to the contrary, any Award received by a Subject Participant, and/or any Common Share issued upon exercise of any Award received by a Subject Participant hereunder, and/or any amount received with respect to any sale of any such Award or



Common Share, will be subject to potential cancellation, recoupment, rescission, payback or other action to the extent required pursuant to applicable law, government regulation or national securities
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exchange listing requirement (or any clawback policy adopted by the Company pursuant to any such law, government regulation or national securities exchange listing requirement). Each Subject Participant agrees and consents to the Company’s application, implementation and enforcement of any policy established by the Company that may apply to the Subject Participant and any provision of applicable law, government regulation or national securities exchange listing requirement relating to cancellation, rescission, payback or recoupment of compensation, and expressly agrees that the Company may take such actions as are necessary to effectuate any such policy (as applicable to the Subject Participant) or applicable law, government regulation or national securities exchange listing requirement without further consent or action being required by the Subject Participant.
ARTICLE 8.
RESTRICTED SHARES.
8.1
T IME , A MOUNT AND F ORM OF A WARDS . Awards under the Plan may be granted in the form of Restricted Shares. Restricted Shares may also be awarded in combination with NQOs, and such an Award may provide that the Restricted Shares will be forfeited in the event that the related NQOs are exercised. The maximum aggregate number of Common Shares that may be granted in the form of Restricted Shares in any one calendar year to any one Participant is 45,000, except a new Employee may receive a grant of up to 75,000 Restricted Shares in the fiscal year of the Company in which his or her service with the Company begins.
8.2
P AYMENT FOR A WARDS . To the extent that an Award is granted in the form of newly issued Restricted Shares, the Award recipient, as a condition to the grant of such Award, shall be required to pay the Company in cash, cash equivalents or any other form of legal consideration acceptable to the Company, including but not limited to future services, an amount equal to the par value of such Restricted Shares. To the extent that an Award is granted in the form of Restricted Shares from the Company’s treasury, no cash consideration shall be required of the Award recipients.
8.3
V ESTING C ONDITIONS . Each Award of Restricted Shares shall be subject to vesting. Vesting shall occur, in full or in installments, upon satisfaction of the conditions specified in the Stock Award Agreement. A Stock Award Agreement may provide for accelerated vesting in the event of the Participant’s death, disability or retirement or other events. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan to the contrary, the Committee may determine, at the time of granting Restricted Shares or thereafter, that all or part of such Restricted Shares shall become vested in the event that a Change in Control occurs with respect to the Company. Solely with respect to Awards granted in 2018 or later, and notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan to the contrary, the Committee may determine, at the time of granting Restricted Shares or thereafter, that all or part of such Restricted Shares shall become vested in the event of the Participant’s death or disability.
8.4
V OTING AND D IVIDEND R IGHTS . Unless otherwise provided in the Stock Award Agreement, the holder of Restricted Shares awarded under the Plan shall have the same voting, dividend and other rights as the Company’s other stockholders. Without limitation, a Stock Award Agreement may require that the holders of Restricted Shares invest any cash dividends received in additional Restricted Shares (in which case such additional Restricted Shares



shall be subject to the same conditions and restrictions as the Award with respect to which the dividends were paid), or may defer payment of any dividends until vesting of the Award.
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8.5     S ECTION 162(m) P ERFORMANCE R ESTRICTIONS .
(a)
In General . For purposes of qualifying grants of Restricted Shares as “performance-based compensation” under Code Section 162(m), the Committee, in its discretion, may make Restricted Shares subject to vesting based on the achievement of performance goals, in which case the Committee will specify in writing, by resolution or otherwise, the Participants eligible to receive such an Award (which may be expressed in terms of a class of individuals) and the performance goals applicable to such Awards within 90 days after the commencement of the period to which the performance goals relate, or such earlier time as required to comply with
Section 162(m) of the Code. No such Award shall be payable unless the Committee certifies in writing, by resolution or otherwise, that the performance goals applicable to the Award were satisfied. In no case may the Committee increase the value of an Award granted under this Section 8.5 above the maximum value determined under the performance formula by the attainment of the applicable performance goals, but the Committee retains the discretion to reduce the value below such maximum.
(b)
Performance Goals . Unless and until the Committee proposes for stockholder vote and the stockholders approve a change in the general performance measures applicable to Awards, the performance goals upon which the payment or vesting of an Award that is intended to qualify as performance based compensation are limited to the following Performance Measures:
(1)
operating income or operating profit (including but not limited to operating income and any affiliated growth measure);
(2)
net earnings or net income (before or after taxes, including but not limited to deferred taxes, and any affiliated growth measure);
(3)
basic or diluted earnings per share (before or after taxes, including but not limited to deferred taxes, and any affiliated growth measure);
(4)
revenues (including but not limited to revenue, gross revenue, net revenue, and any affiliated growth measure);
(5)
gross profit or gross profit growth;
(6)
return on assets, capital, invested capital, equity or sales;
(7)
cash flow (including, but not limited to, operating cash flow, free cash flow, and cash flow return on capital);
(8)
earnings before or after taxes, interest, depreciation and/or amortization (including but not limited to changes in this measure);
(9)
improvements or changes in capital structure (including but not limited to debt balances or debt issuance);



(10)
budget management;
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(11)
productivity targets;
(12)
economic value added or other value added measurements;
(13)
share price (including, but not limited to, growth measures and total shareholder return);
(14)
expense targets;
(15)
margins (including but not limited to gross or operating margins);
(16)
efficiency measurements (including but not limited to availability measurements, call wait times, call, meeting, shipping or other volume measurements, turnaround times and error rates);
(17)
working capital targets (including but not limited to items reported on the Company’s balance sheet and time-based or similar measures such as days inventory, days receivable and days payable);
(18)
equity or market value measures;
(19)
enterprise or adjusted market value measures;
(20)
safety record;
(21)
completion of business acquisition, divestment or expansion;
(22)
book value or changes in book value (including but not limited to tangible book value and net asset measures);
(23)
assets or changes in assets;
(24)
cash position or changes in cash position;
(25)
employee retention or recruiting measures;
(26)
milestones related to filings with government entities or related approvals (including but not limited to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission which may require stockholder approval);
(27)
changes in location or the opening or closing of facilities;
(28)
contract or other development of relationship with identified suppliers, distributors or other business partners; and
(29)
new product development (including but not limited to third-party collaborations or contracts, and with milestones that may include but are not limited to contract execution, proof of concept, regulatory approval, product launch and targets such as unit volume and revenue following product launch).




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Any performance measures may be used to measure the performance of the Company as a whole and/or any one or more business segments, regional operations, products and/or Affiliates of the Company or any combination thereof, as the Committee may deem appropriate, and any performance measures may be used in comparison to the performance of a group of peer companies, or a published or special index that the Committee, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. The Committee also has the authority to provide in an Award for accelerated vesting of an Award based on the achievement of performance goals.
The Committee may provide in any Award that any evaluation of attainment of a performance goal may include or exclude any of the following events that occurs during the relevant period: (a) asset write downs; (b) litigation judgments or settlements; (c) the effect of changes in tax laws, accounting principles, or other laws or regulations affecting reported results; (d) any reorganization and/or restructuring transactions or programs; (e) extraordinary nonrecurring items as described in Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 30 and/or in management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations appearing in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the applicable year; and (f) acquisitions or divestitures and associated costs; (g) any other specific unusual or nonrecurring events, or objectively determinable category thereof; (h) foreign currency gains and losses; and (i) a change in the Company’s fiscal year.
In the event that applicable tax and/or securities laws change to permit discretion by the Committee to alter the governing performance measures without obtaining stockholder approval of such changes, the Committee shall have sole discretion to make such changes without obtaining stockholder approval. In addition, in the event that the Committee determines that it is advisable to grant Awards that do not qualify as performance based compensation, the Committee may make such grants without satisfying the requirements of Section 162(m) of the Code. Effective with respect to Awards granted in 2018 or later, the Committee may select performance goals other than the performance goals listed in 8.5(b) without regard to whether stockholders have approved such performance goals.
8.6
M INIMUM V ESTING R EQUIREMENT . The minimum period for Restricted Shares granted under the Plan to vest shall be one year.
ARTICLE 9.
PROTECTION AGAINST DILUTION.
9.1
A DJUSTMENTS . In the event of a subdivision of the outstanding Common Shares, a declaration of a dividend payable in Common Shares, a declaration of a dividend payable in a form other than Common Shares in an amount that has a material effect on the price of Common Shares, a combination or consolidation of the outstanding Common Shares (by reclassification or otherwise) into a lesser number of Common Shares, a recapitalization, a spin-off or a similar occurrence, the Committee shall make such adjustments as it, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate in one or more of (a) the number of Options and Restricted Shares available for future Awards under Article 3, (b) the limitations set forth in Section 5.2 and Section 8.1, (c) the number of Common Shares covered by each outstanding Option or



(d) the Exercise Price under each outstanding Option. Except as provided in this Article 9, a Participant shall have no rights by reason of any issue by the Company of stock of any class

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or securities convertible into stock of any class, any subdivision or consolidation of shares of stock of any class, the payment of any stock dividend or any other increase or decrease in the number of shares of stock of any class.
9.2
D ISSOLUTION OR L IQUIDATION . To the extent not previously exercised, Options shall terminate immediately prior to the dissolution or liquidation of the Company.
9.3
R EORGANIZATIONS . In the event that the Company is a party to a merger or other reorganization, outstanding Options and Restricted Shares shall be subject to the agreement of merger or reorganization. Such agreement may provide, without limitation, for the continuation of outstanding Awards by the Company (if the Company is a surviving corporation), for their assumption by the surviving corporation or its parent or subsidiary, for the substitution by the surviving corporation or its parent or subsidiary of its own awards for such Awards, for accelerated vesting and accelerated expiration, or for settlement in cash or cash equivalents.
ARTICLE 10.
AWARDS UNDER OTHER PLANS.
The Company may grant awards under other plans or programs. Such awards may be settled in the form of Common Shares issued under this Plan. Such Common Shares shall be treated for all purposes under the Plan like Restricted Shares and shall, when issued, reduce the number of Common Shares available under Article 3.
ARTICLE 11.
LIMITATION ON RIGHTS.
11.1 R ETENTION R IGHTS . Neither the Plan nor any Award granted under the Plan shall be deemed to give any individual a right to remain an Employee, Outside Director or Consultant. The Company and its Parents, Subsidiaries and Affiliates reserve the right to terminate the service of any Employee, Outside Director or Consultant at anytime, with or without cause, subject to applicable laws, the Company’s certificate of incorporation and bylaws and a written employment agreement (if any).
11.2 S TOCKHOLDERS ’ R IGHTS . A Participant shall have no dividend rights, voting rights or other rights as a stockholder with respect to any Common Shares covered by his or her Award prior to the time when a stock certificate for such Common Shares is issued or, in the case of an Option, the time when he or she becomes entitled to receive such Common Shares by filing a notice of exercise and paying the Exercise Price. No adjustment shall be made for cash dividends or other rights for which the record date is prior to such time, except as expressly provided in the Plan.
11.3 R EGULATORY R EQUIREMENTS . Any other provision of the Plan notwithstanding, the obligation of the Company to issue Common Shares under the Plan shall be subject to all applicable laws, rules and regulations and such approval by any regulatory body as may be required. The Company reserves the right to restrict, in whole or in part, the delivery of Common Shares pursuant to any Award prior to the satisfaction of all legal requirements



relating to the issuance of such Common Shares, to their registration, qualification or listing or to an exemption from registration, qualification or listing.

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ARTICLE 12.
WITHHOLDING TAXES; PARACHUTE PAYMENTS.
12.1 G ENERAL . To the extent provided by the terms of an Award Agreement and subject to the discretion of the Committee, the Participant may satisfy any federal, state or local tax withholding obligation relating to the exercise or acquisition of Common Stock under an Award by any of the following means (in addition to the Company’s right to withhold from any compensation paid to the Participant by the Company) or by a combination of such means: (a) tendering a cash payment; (b) authorizing the Company to withhold shares of Common Stock from the shares of Common Stock otherwise issuable to the Participant as a result of the exercise or acquisition of Common Stock under the Award, provided, however, that no shares of Common Stock are withheld with a value exceeding the minimum amount of tax required to be withheld by law; or (c) delivering to the Company previously owned and unencumbered shares of Common Stock of the Company. The Company shall not be required to issue any Common Shares or make any cash payment under the Plan until such obligations are satisfied.
12.2 S ECTION 280G . To the extent that any of the payments and benefits provided for under the Plan or any other agreement or arrangement between the Company or its Affiliates and a Participant (collectively, the “Payments”) (i) constitute a “parachute payment” within the meaning of Code Section 280G and (ii) but for this paragraph would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code, then the Payments shall be payable either (i) in full or (ii) as to such lesser amount which would result in no portion of such Payments being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Code (determined in accordance with the reduction of payments and benefits paragraph set forth below); whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the excise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the participant’s receipt on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits under this Plan, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Any determination required under this provision will be made by accountants chosen by the Company, whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the participant and the Company for all purposes.
Except to the extent, if any, otherwise agreed in writing between a participant and the Company, reduction of payments and benefits hereunder, if applicable, will be made by reducing, first, payments or benefits to be paid in cash in the order in which such payment or benefit would be paid or provided (beginning with such payment or benefit that would be made last in time and continuing, to the extent necessary, through to such payment or benefit that would be made first in time) and, then, reducing any benefit to be provided in-kind hereunder in a similar order; provided, however, that any reduction or elimination of accelerated vesting of any equity award will first be accomplished by reducing or eliminating the vesting of such awards that are valued in full for purposes of Section 280G of the Code, then the reduction or elimination of vesting of other equity awards.
ARTICLE 13.
FUTURE OF THE PLAN.
13.1 T ERM OF THE P LAN . The Plan was initially effective on March 14, 1997. The Board may, at any time and for any reason, amend, suspend or terminate the Plan (subject to the approval of

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the Company’s stockholders only to the extent required by applicable law, regulations or rules). The Committee may issue ISOs under the Plan until the tenth anniversary of the date of its most recent amendment or restatement. The Committee may issue any Award other than ISOs at any time prior to the date, if any, that the Board suspends or terminates the Plan. No Award may be granted pursuant to the Plan after such date, but Awards granted before such date may extend beyond that date.
13.2 P ERFORMANCE A WARDS . Unless the Company determines to submit the Plan to the Company’s stockholders at the first stockholder meeting that occurs in the fifth year following the year in which the Plan was last approved by stockholders (or any earlier meeting designated by the Board), in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 162(m), and unless such stockholder approval is obtained, then no further Awards made under Section 8.5 will qualify as performance-based compensation for purposes of Code Section 162(m).
ARTICLE 14.
DEFINITIONS.
14.1 Affiliate means any entity other than a Subsidiary, if the Company and/or one or more Subsidiaries own not less than 50% of such entity.
14.2 Award means any award of an Option or a Restricted Share under the Plan.
14.3 Board means the Company’s Board of Directors, as constituted from time to time.
14.4 Change in Control shall mean:
(a) The consummation of a merger or consolidation of the Company with or into another entity of any other corporate reorganization, if more than 50% of the combined voting power of the continuing or surviving entity’s securities outstanding immediately after such merger, consolidation or other reorganization is owned by persons who were not stockholders of the Company immediately prior to such merger, consolidation, or other reorganization;
(b) The sale, transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets;
(c) A majority of the members of the Board are replaced during any eighteen month period by directors whose appointment or election is not endorsed by a majority of the Board before the date of appointment or election; or
(d) Solely with respect to Awards granted in 2018 or later, any “person” (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) becomes the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 of the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing more than fifty percent (50%) of the total voting power represented by the Company’s then outstanding voting securities.
14.5 Code means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
14.6 Committee means a committee of the Board, as described in Article 2.

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14.7 Common Share means, as may be applicable, one share of Traditional Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Company to the extent any remains outstanding at the time of determination, or one share of Public Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Company, to the extent any remains outstanding at the time of determination.
14.8 Company means Heska Corporation, a Delaware corporation.
14.9 Consultant means a consultant or adviser who provides bona fide services to the Company, a Parent, a Subsidiary or an Affiliate as an independent contractor. Service as a Consultant shall be considered employment for all purposes of the Plan, except as provided in
Section 4.2.
14.10 Employee means a common-law employee of the Company, a Parent, a Subsidiary or an Affiliate.
14.11 Exchange Act means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
14.12 Exercise Price means the amount for which one Common Share may be purchased upon exercise of such Option, as specified in the applicable Stock Option Agreement.
14.13 Fair Market Value means, for so long as the Common Stock is listed on any established stock exchange or a national market system, the value of the Common Stock as determined by reference to the most recent reported sale price of a share of Common Stock (or if no sales were reported, the most recent closing price) as quoted on such exchange or system at the time of determination. In the absence of an established market for the Common Stock, the Fair Market Value shall be determined in good faith by the Committee and such determination shall be conclusive and binding on all persons.
14.14 ISO means an incentive stock option described in section 422(b) of the Code. 14.15 NQO means a stock option not described in sections 422 or 423 of the Code.
14.16 Option means an ISO or NQO granted under the Plan and entitling the holder to purchase Common Shares.
14.17 Optionee means an individual or estate who holds an Option.
14.18 Outside Director shall mean a member of the Board who is not an Employee. Service as an Outside Director shall be considered employment for all purposes of the Plan, except as provided in Section 4.2.
14.19 Parent means any corporation (other than the Company) in an unbroken chain of
corporations ending with the Company, if each of the corporations other than the Company owns stock possessing 50% or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock in one of the other corporations in such chain. A corporation that attains the status of a Parent on a date after the adoption of the Plan shall be considered a Parent commencing as of such date.
14.20 Participant means an individual or estate who holds an Award.




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14.21 Plan means this Heska Corporation 1997 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended from time to time.
14.22 Previously Issued Awards means Restricted Shares which were not subject to further vesting conditions, Common Shares issued pursuant to the exercise of ISOs, Common Shares issued pursuant to the exercise of NQOs, Restricted Shares subject to further vesting conditions, outstanding ISOs and outstanding NQOs.
14.23 Restricted Share means a Common Share awarded under the Plan.
14.24 Stock Award Agreement means the agreement between the Company and the recipient of a
Restricted Share that contains the terms, conditions and restrictions pertaining to such Restricted Share.
14.25 Stock Option Agreement means the agreement between the Company and an Optionee that contains the terms, conditions and restrictions pertaining to his or her Option.
14.26 Subsidiary means any corporation (other than the Company) in an unbroken chain of corporations beginning with the Company, if each of the corporations other than the last corporation in the unbroken chain owns stock possessing 50% or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock in one of the other corporations in such chain. A corporation that attains the status of a Subsidiary on a date after the adoption of the Plan shall be considered a Subsidiary commencing as of such date.
14.27 Subject Participant means a Participant who is designated by the Board as an “executive officer” under the Exchange Act.
14.28 Unexercised/Unvested Awards means Restricted Shares subject to further vesting conditions, as well as outstanding ISOs and outstanding NQOs.

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ARTICLE 15.
EXECUTION.
To record the adoption of the Plan by the Board, the Company has caused its duly authorized officer to execute this document in the name of the Company.
HESKA CORPORATION
By: /s/ Jason Napolitano     
Chief Operating Officer, Chief
Strategist and Secretary
















































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EXHIBIT 10.2

HESKA CORPORATION
1997 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
RESTRICTED STOCK GRANT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made as of the 25th day of July , 2018 (the “Grant Date”) by and between Heska Corporation (the “Company”) and Jason D. Aroesty (the “Executive”).
In consideration of the mutual covenants and representations herein set forth, the Company and Executive agree as follows:
SECTION 1. GRANT OF STOCK
1.1     Precedence of Plan. This Agreement is subject to and shall be construed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Heska Corporation 1997 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), as now or hereinafter in effect. Any capitalized terms that are used in this Agreement without being defined and that are defined in the Plan shall have the meaning specified in the Plan.
1.2     Grant of Stock. The Company hereby grants to Executive an aggregate of 25,000 shares of Restricted Stock (the “Shares”), subject to vesting as provided in Section 2.
SECTION 2. UNVESTED SHARES SUBJECT TO FORFEITURE
2.1     Shares Subject to Forfeiture. The Shares are subject to performance-based vesting requirements.
a. The Shares will vest in accordance with the Vesting Schedule attached as Attachment 1 (incorporated herein by reference).
b. In the event of a Change of Control prior to the vesting of all Shares, any remaining unvested Shares will vest. For this purpose, “Change of Control” means (i) a sale of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets, (ii) any merger, consolidation, or other business combination transaction of the Company with or into another corporation, entity, or person, other than a transaction in which the holders of at least a majority of the shares of voting capital stock of the Company outstanding immediately prior to such transaction continue to hold (either by such shares remaining outstanding or by their being converted into shares of voting capital stock of the surviving entity) a majority of the total voting power represented by the shares of voting capital stock of the Company (or the surviving entity) outstanding immediately after such transaction, (iii) the direct or indirect acquisition (including by way of a tender or exchange offer) by any person, or persons acting as a group, of beneficial ownership or a right to acquire beneficial ownership of shares representing a majority of the voting power of the then outstanding shares of capital stock of the Company, (iv) a contested election of Directors, as a result of which or in connection with which the persons who were Directors before such election or their nominees cease to constitute a majority of the Board, or (v) a dissolution or liquidation of the Company.
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c. In the event that Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated at least one (1) year following the Grant Date because of either (i) Executive’s death or (ii) Executive’s total and permanent disability, any remaining unvested Shares will vest. For this purpose, “total and permanent disability” means that by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than twelve (12) months, the Executive either (i) is unable to perform the business and professional services in the performance of Executive’s duties, consistent with Executive’s position within Heska, as prior reasonably assigned to Executive by the Board, or (ii) is receiving income replacement benefits for a period of not less than three (3) months under an accident and health plan covering Heska employees.
d. Except as set forth in Attachment 1, in the event that Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated prior to the vesting of all Shares for any reason other than death or total and permanent disability, Executive will forfeit all right to any unvested Shares. In the event that Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated prior to one (1) year following the Grant Date because of either (i) Executive’s death or (ii) Executive’s total and permanent disability, Executive will forfeit all right to any unvested Shares.
2.2     Restriction on Transfer. Until the Shares are vested, the Shares may not be sold, transferred, pledged, assigned, or otherwise alienated or hypothecated.
SECTION 3. STOCKHOLDER RIGHTS
3.1     Stock Register and Certificates. The Shares will be recorded in the stock register of the Company in the name of Executive. If applicable, a stock certificate or certificates representing the Shares will be registered in the name of Executive, but such certificates shall remain in the custody of the Company. Executive shall deposit with the Company a Stock Assignment Separate from Certificate in the form attached below as Attachment 2, endorsed in blank, so as to permit retransfer to the Company of all or a portion of the Shares that are forfeited or otherwise do not become vested in accordance with the Plan and this Agreement.
3.2     Exercise of Stockholder Rights. Executive shall have the right to vote the Shares (to the extent of the voting rights of said Shares, if any), to receive and retain all regular cash dividends and such other distributions, as the Board of Directors of the Company may, in its discretion, designate, pay or distribute on such Shares, and to exercise all other rights, powers and privileges of a holder of Common Stock with respect to such Shares, except as set forth in this Agreement and the Plan.
3.3     Legends. Certificates, if any, representing the Shares will contain the following or other legends in the Company’s discretion:
THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE SUBJECT TO CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS UPON AND OBLIGATIONS WITH RESPECT TO TRANSFER AND RIGHTS OF REPURCHASE AS SET FORTH IN AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND THE
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ORIGINAL REGISTERED HOLDER, A COPY OF WHICH IS ON FILE AT THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF THE COMPANY.

SECTION 4. RESPONSIBILITY FOR TAXES
4.1     Section 83(b) Election. Executive may complete and file with the Internal Revenue Service an election pursuant to Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code to be taxed currently on the fair market value of the Shares without regard to the vesting restrictions set forth in this Agreement. Executive shall be responsible for all taxes associated with the acceptance of the transfer of the Shares, including any tax liability associated with the representation of fair market value if the election is made pursuant to Code Section 83(b).
4.2     Withholding. In accordance with Section 12 of the Plan, Executive agrees to make arrangements satisfactory to the Company for the satisfaction of any withholding tax obligations that arise in connection with the Plan under applicable federal, state, local or foreign law. The Company in its discretion may permit Executive to satisfy all or part of Executive’s withholding or income tax obligations by having the Company withhold all or a portion of the Shares that otherwise would be issued to Executive on vesting.
SECTION 5. MISCELLANEOUS
5.1     Not an Employment Contract. This Agreement is not an employment contract and nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to create in any way whatsoever any obligation on the part of Executive to remain in the service of the Company in any capacity, or of the Company to continue Executive’s service in any capacity.
5.2     Effect on Employee Benefits. Executive agrees that the Award will constitute special incentive compensation that will not be taken into account as “salary” or “compensation” or “bonus” in determining the amount of any payment under any pension, retirement, profit sharing or other remuneration plan of the Company unless so provided in such plan.
5.3     Further Assurances. The parties agree to execute such further instruments and to take such further action as may reasonably be necessary to carry out the intent of this Agreement.
5.4     Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including any exhibits, is the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior oral and written understandings of the parties.
5.5     Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado as applied to contracts between Colorado residents to be wholly performed within the State of Colorado.





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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.
EXECUTIVE
 
HESKA CORPORATION
 
 
 
a Delaware Corporation
 
/s/ Jason Aroesty
 
/s/ Jason Napolitano
 
 
 
Title: Chief Operating Officer, Chief Strategist and Secretary
 
 
 
 
 



Attachment 1
VESTING SCHEDULE
The Shares are subject to the following vesting restrictions:
a. Market Price Vesting. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, (i) 1,563 , (ii) 1,563 and (iii) 1,562 Shares shall vest on the Market-Vesting Date following achievement of the corresponding Market-Vesting Threshold (collectively, the “ Market-Vesting Shares ”) listed below. For purposes of this Agreement, a “ Market-Vesting Threshold” will be achieved each time the 20-Day Price first equals or exceeds each of the following thresholds achieved on or before March 31, 2025: (i) $133.34 (“ First Threshold ”), (ii) $154.67 (“ Second Threshold ”), and (iii) $186.67 (“ Third Threshold ”). For purposes of this Agreement, the “ Market-Vesting Date ” with respect to each Market-Vesting Threshold will be the later of (i) the date such Market-Vesting Threshold is first achieved or (ii)(A) for the First Threshold, the second anniversary of the Grant Date, (B) for the Second Threshold, the third anniversary of the Grant Date and (C) for the Third Threshold, the fourth anniversary of the Grant Date. For purposes of this Agreement, the “ 20-Day Price ” shall mean, with respect to any date, the average of the closing prices per share of the Company’s Common Stock for the 20 trading days ending on such date (inclusive) on the NASDAQ Stock Market, or if the Shares are not traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, the average of the high bid and low asked prices on such trading days quoted on the NASDAQ OTC Bulletin Board or by the National Quotation Bureau, Inc., or a comparable service as determined in the discretion of the Committee (as applicable, the “ Closing Price ”). In the event of a stock split, stock dividend or reverse stock split affecting the Shares, the Committee shall adjust the Market-Vesting Thresholds to appropriately reflect such event. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, all Market-Vesting Shares that do not vest pursuant to this paragraph on or before March 31, 2025 will be forfeited.
b. Operating Income Vesting. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, (i) 2,605 , (ii) 2,604 and (iii) 2,604 Shares shall vest on the corresponding Income-Vesting Date following achievement of each Income-Vesting Threshold (collectively, the “ Income-Vesting Shares ”) listed below. For purposes of this Agreement, an “ Income-Vesting Threshold” will be achieved on each Reporting Date that the Company’s Operating Income for the preceding fiscal year first equals or exceeds each of the following thresholds for fiscal years through and including 2024: (i) $25,000,000 (ii) $30,000,000 and (iii) $35,000,000 (collectively, the “ Income-Vesting Shares ”). For purposes of this Agreement, the “ Income-Vesting Date ” with respect to each Income-Vesting Threshold achieved will be the Reporting Date for such achievement. For purposes of this Agreement, “ Reporting Date ” means the date in each fiscal year that the Company’s independent public accountants issue their Financial Report on the Company’s financial statements for the preceding fiscal year (each, a “ Financial Report) . For purposes of this Agreement, “ Operating Income ” means for any fiscal year, the following, determined on a consolidated basis in accordance with generally-accepted accounting principles for the Company and its subsidiaries, based on the Financial Report for such year: (x) consolidated net income plus (y) the sum of the following, without duplication, to the extent deducted in determining such consolidated net income: (i) income and franchise tax expense and (ii) interest and other expense (net). Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the
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contrary, all Income-Vesting Shares that do not vest pursuant to this paragraph on or before the Reporting Date in 2025 will be forfeited.
c. Revenue Vesting. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, (i) 2,292 , (ii) 2.291 , (iii) 2,291 and (iv) 2,291 Shares shall vest on the corresponding Revenue-Vesting Date following achievement of each Revenue-Vesting Threshold (collectively, the “ Revenue-Vesting Shares ”) listed below. For purposes of this Agreement, a “ Revenue-Vesting Threshold” will be achieved on each Reporting Date that the Company’s Revenue for the preceding fiscal year first equals or exceeds each of the following thresholds for fiscal years through and including 2024 (the “ Revenue-Vesting Thresholds ”): (i) $170,000,000, (ii) $200,000,000 (the “ Second Revenue Threshold ”), (iii) $230,000,000 and (iv) $260,000,000 (collectively, the “ Revenue-Vesting Shares ”). For purposes of this Agreement, the “ Revenue-Vesting Date ” will be the later of (i) the date such Revenue-Vesting Threshold is first achieved and (ii) the Reporting Date in 2021 for the Second Revenue Threshold, and for all other Revenue-Vesting Thresholds, the Reporting Date in 2022. For purposes of this Agreement, “ Revenue ” means for any fiscal year, total revenue, net, determined on a consolidated basis in accordance with generally-accepted accounting principles for the Company and its subsidiaries, based on the Financial Report for such year. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, all Revenue-Vesting Shares that do not vest pursuant to this paragraph on or before the Reporting Date in 2025 will be forfeited.
d. S&P Outperformance Vesting. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, (i) 1,945 Shares shall vest on the anniversary of the Grant Date occurring in 2020 (the “ 2020 S&P Vesting Date ”) if the S&P Performance-Vesting Threshold for the period ending on the 2020 S&P Vesting Date is achieved and (ii) 1,389 Shares shall vest on the anniversary of the Grant Date occurring in 2022 (the “ 2022 S&P Vesting Date ”) if the S&P Performance-Vesting Threshold for the period ending on the 2022 S&P Vesting Date is achieved. For purposes of this Agreement the 2020 S&P Vesting Date and the 2022 S&P Vesting Date are sometimes referred to as the “ S&P Vesting Dates ” (together with the Income-Vesting Dates, the Market-Vesting Dates and the Revenue-Vesting Dates, the “ Vesting Dates ”). For purposes of this Agreement, “ S&P Performance-Vesting Threshold ” means, as measured on each S&P Vesting Date, that (i) if the change in the Standard and Poors 500 Index (the “ Index ”) for the period beginning on the Grant Date and ending on the applicable S&P Vesting Date, expressed as a percentage, is neutral or positive, the change in the Closing Price of the Heska Shares for the corresponding period, expressed as a percentage, is greater, or (ii) if such percentage change in the Index is negative, the percentage change in the Closing Price of the Heska Shares for the corresponding period is either positive or if negative, is smaller than the corresponding percentage change in the Index. In the event of a stock split, stock dividend or reverse stock split affecting the Shares, the Committee shall adjust the S&P Performance-Vesting Thresholds to appropriately reflect such event. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, Shares that do not vest on the corresponding S&P Vesting Date will be forfeited at the corresponding S&P Vesting Date.
e. Financial Statement Restatement. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the Shares shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this Section in the event that the Company issues a restatement of its audited financial statements (a “Restatement”) after any portion of the Shares has vested. If (i) any portion of the Shares vests
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based on achievement of an Income-Vesting Threshold and/or Revenue-Vesting Threshold and within 3 years thereafter the Company issues a Restatement affecting Operating Income and/or Revenue for the corresponding fiscal year such that any Income-Vesting Threshold and/or Revenue-Vesting Threshold would not have been met, then the corresponding portions of the Shares shall be deemed not to have vested, and (ii) any portion of the Shares vests based on achievement of a Market-Vesting Threshold and /or S&P Performance-Vesting Threshold and within 3 years thereafter the Company issues a Restatement, and the Committee determines in its good faith discretion, based on a reasonable estimate of the effect of the Restatement, that there is a reasonable likelihood that a Market-Vesting Threshold and/or S&P Performance-Vesting Threshold would not have occurred if the results reported in the Restatement had been reported initially, then the corresponding portions of the Shares shall be deemed not to have vested. If any portion of the Shares is deemed not to have vested pursuant to the foregoing sentence (an “Unearned Grant”), then Executive shall either (x) promptly return the Shares comprising the Unearned Grant to the Company or (y) if Executive has sold such Shares, pay to the Company within one (1) year from the date of the corresponding Restatement an amount equal to the proceeds Executive received from any sale of such Shares not returned by Executive pursuant to the foregoing clause (x). For the avoidance of doubt, if any portion of the Shares is deemed not to have vested as a result of a Restatement in accordance with this paragraph, such unvested portion will remain eligible for vesting on the terms and conditions of this Agreement for the remainder of the vesting periods set forth herein. In addition to the foregoing, Executive’s compensation and equity awards shall remain subject to any applicable law (including without limitation Section 302 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act and Section 954 of the Dodd Frank Act) or regulation in effect from time to time.
f. Acceleration of Vesting for Certain Termination Events. If, at any time, Executive’s employment is terminated by the Company without Cause (as defined below) or by Executive for Good Reason (as defined below), and the termination is not In Connection with a Change of Control (as defined in this Agreement), all further vesting of the Shares will terminate immediately; provided, that if, within one (1) year after any such termination, (A) the Company achieves one or more Market-Vesting Thresholds or S&P Performance-Vesting Thresholds or (B) a Reporting Date occurs on which the Company achieves one or more Income-Vesting Thresholds or Revenue-Vesting Thresholds, then any Shares that would otherwise have vested by virtue of such achievement, if such termination had not occurred and Executive had served through the corresponding Vesting Date under this Agreement, shall be deemed to vest on such Vesting Date. If, at any time, Executive’s employment is terminated by the Company without Cause or by Executive for Good Reason, and the termination is In Connection with a Change of Control, then any remaining unvested Shares will vest.
g. Definitions.
i.     Cause. For purposes of this Agreement, “ Cause ” shall mean the occurrence of one or more of the following: (i) conviction of, or entry of a plea of nolo contendere to, any felony crime (including one involving moral turpitude), or any crime which reflects so negatively on Heska to be detrimental to Heska’s image or interests, or any act of fraud or dishonesty that has such negative reflection upon Heska; (ii) the repeated commitment of insubordination or refusal to comply with any reasonable request of the Board related to the scope or performance of Executive’s duties; (iii) possession of any illegal drug on Heska
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premises or being under the influence of illegal drugs or abusing prescription drugs or alcohol while on Heska business, attending Heska-sponsored functions, or on Heska premises; (iv) the gross misconduct or gross negligence in the performance of Executive’s responsibilities which, based upon good faith and reasonable factual investigation of the Board, demonstrates Executive’s unfitness to serve; (v) material breach of Executive’s obligations under this Agreement; or (vi) material breach of any fiduciary duty of Executive to Heska, which results in material damage to Heska or its business; provided, however, that if any occurrence under subsections (ii), (iv), (v), and (vi) may be cured, Heska will provide notice to Executive describing the nature of such event and Executive will thereafter have thirty (30) days to cure such event, and if such event is cured with that 30-day period, then grounds will no longer exist for terminating Executive’s employment for Cause.
ii.     Good Reason.
(1)    For purposes of this Agreement, “ Good Reason ” means the occurrence of any of the following without Executive’s express written consent:
(a) Executive’s authority with Heska is, or Executive’s duties or responsibilities are, materially diminished relative to Executive’s authority, duties, and responsibilities as in effect immediately prior to such change;
(b) a material diminution in Executive’s Base Salary as in effect immediately prior to such diminution; provided, that an across-the-board reduction in the base compensation and benefits of all other executive officers of Heska by the same percentage amount (or under the same terms and conditions) as part of a general base compensation reduction and/or benefit reduction shall not constitute such a qualifying material diminution;
(c) a material change in the geographic location of Executive’s principal place of employment such that the new location results in a commute for Executive that is both (A) longer than Executive’s commute prior to the relocation and (B) greater than fifty (50) road miles each way from Executive’s home as of the Grant Date;
(d) any material breach by Heska of any provision of this Agreement; and
(e) any acquiring company fails to assume or be bound by the terms of this Agreement In Connection with a Change of Control.
(2)    The aforementioned occurrences shall not be deemed Good Reason unless Executive gives Heska written notice of the existence of the condition which Executive believes constitutes Good Reason (which notice must be given within ninety (90) days of the initial existence of the condition) and such condition remains uncured for a period of thirty (30) days after the date of such notice. An event of Good Reason shall occur automatically at the expiration of such 30-day period if the relevant condition remains uncured at such time.
iii.     In Connection with a Change of Control. For purposes of this Agreement, a termination of Executive’s employment with Heska is “ In Connection with a
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Change of Control ” if Executive’s employment is terminated without Cause or for Good Reason during the period beginning three (3) months prior to a Change of Control and ending twenty-four (24) months following a Change of Control.

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Attachment 2
ASSIGNMENT SEPARATE FROM CERTIFICATE
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, I,      , hereby sell, assign
and transfer unto      (_____________) shares of the Common Stock of Heska Corporation, standing in my name on the books of said corporation represented by Certificate No. ____ herewith and do hereby irrevocably constitute and
appoint      to transfer said stock on the books of the within-named corporation with full power of substitution in the premises.
Dated:      , 20 ___ .
Signature: /s/ Jason Aroesty
This Assignment Separate from Certificate was executed in conjunction with the terms of a Restricted Stock Grant Agreement between the above assignor and Heska Corporation, dated , 20__.
Instruction:     Please do not fill in any blanks other than the signature line



Attachment 2
ASSIGNMENT SEPARATE FROM CERTIFICATE
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, I,      , hereby sell, assign
and transfer unto      (_____________) shares of the Common Stock of Heska Corporation, standing in my name on the books of said corporation represented by Certificate No. ____ herewith and do hereby irrevocably constitute and
appoint      to transfer said stock on the books of the within-named corporation with full power of substitution in the premises.
Dated:      , 20 ___ .
Signature: /s/ Jason Aroesty
This Assignment Separate from Certificate was executed in conjunction with the terms of a Restricted Stock Grant Agreement between the above assignor and Heska Corporation, dated     , 20__.
Instruction:     Please do not fill in any blanks other than the signature line.



Attachment 2
ASSIGNMENT SEPARATE FROM CERTIFICATE
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, I,      , hereby sell, assign
and transfer unto      (_____________) shares of the Common Stock of Heska Corporation, standing in my name on the books of said corporation represented by Certificate No. ____ herewith and do hereby irrevocably constitute and
appoint      to transfer said stock on the books of the within-named corporation with full power of substitution in the premises.
Dated:      , 20 ___ .
Signature: /s/ Jason Aroesty
This Assignment Separate from Certificate was executed in conjunction with the terms of a Restricted Stock Grant Agreement between the above assignor and Heska Corporation, dated      , 20__.
Instruction:     Please do not fill in any blanks other than the signature line.



Attachment 2
ASSIGNMENT SEPARATE FROM CERTIFICATE
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, I,      , hereby sell, assign
and transfer unto      (_____________) shares of the Common Stock of Heska Corporation, standing in my name on the books of said corporation represented by Certificate No. ____ herewith and do hereby irrevocably constitute and
appoint      to transfer said stock on the books of the within-named corporation with full power of substitution in the premises.
Dated:      , 20 ___ .
Signature: /s/ Jason Aroesty
This Assignment Separate from Certificate was executed in conjunction with the terms of a Restricted Stock Grant Agreement between the above assignor and Heska Corporation, dated     , 20__.
Instruction:     Please do not fill in any blanks other than the signature line.



HESKA CORPORATION
1997 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN

NOTICE OF STOCK OPTION GRANT

Jason Aroesty
***********
***********
You have been granted an option to purchase Public Common Stock of HESKA CORPORATION, (the "Company"):

Option No.    00005367

Date of Grant    07/25/2018

Vesting Commencement Date    07/25/2018

Exercise Price Per Share    $106.67000

Total Number of Shares Granted    2,811

Total Price of Shares Granted    $299,849.37

Type of Option    Incentive Stock Option

Expiration Date    07/24/2028

Vesting Schedule:     
    
The shares granted shall become vested and exercisable as follows, subject to Optionee’s continued status as an Employee or Consultant on such dates.

Shares
Vest Type
Full Vest
937
Annually
07/25/2019
937
Annually
07/25/2020
937
Annually
07/25/2021

The grant will vest in full in the event of a Change of Control.

By your signature and the signature of the Company's representative below, you and the Company agree that this option is granted under and governed by both the terms and conditions of the 1997 Stock Incentive Plan and the attached Stock Option Agreement.

OPTIONEE:
HESKA CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation
 
 
 
 



Signature: /s/ Jason Aroesty          
   Jason Aroesty
By:


/s/ Jason Napolitano
Title: Chief Operating Officer,
          Chief Strategist and Secretary
 





HESKA CORPORATION 1997 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT
(EMPLOYEES AND CONSULTANTS)
Tax Treatment
This option is intended to be an incentive stock option under section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code or a nonstatutory option, as provided in the Notice of Stock Option Grant.

Vesting/Exercisability
This option will be cancelled and of no further force or effect in the event that Heska Corporation's stockholders fail to approve, at an annual or special meeting called for the purpose, an increase in the total number of authorized shares of the Company's Public Common Stock to at least 8,500,000 shares on or before December 31, 2022. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this or any other section of this Stock Option Agreement or in the Notice of Stock Option Grant, the option is not vested and shall not be exercisable unless and until such stockholder approval is effective.
This option vests and becomes exercisable in installments, as shown in the Notice of Stock Option Grant. In addition, this option shall vest and become exercisable in full if one of the following events occurs:
Your service as an Employee, Consultant or Outside Director of the Company or a Subsidiary terminates because of death, or
The Company is a party to a merger or other reorganization while you are an Employee or Consultant of the Company or a Subsidiary, this option is not continued by the Company and is not assumed by the surviving corporation or its parent, and the surviving corporation or its parent does not substitute its own option for this option, or
The Company is subject to a "Change in Control" while you are an Employee or Consultant of the Company or a Subsidiary and, within 12 months after the Change in Control, the surviving entity terminates your service without your consent and without Cause, as defined below. If the surviving entity demotes you to a lower position, materially reduces your authority or responsibilities, materially reduces your total compensation or announces its intention to relocate your principal place of work by more than 20 miles, then that action will be treated as a termination of your service.
"Cause" shall mean (i) your failure to perform your assigned duties or responsibilities as an Employee or Consultant of the Company or a Subsidiary (other than a failure resulting from total and permanent disability, as discussed below) after notice thereof from the Company describing your failure to perform such duties or responsibilities; (ii) your material breach of any confidentiality agreement or invention assignment agreement between you and the Company or a Subsidiary; (iii) your engaging in any act of






dishonesty, fraud, misrepresentation, moral turpitude or misappropriation of material property that was or is materially injurious to the Company or its affiliates; (iv) your violation of any federal or state law or regulation applicable to the Company's business; or (v) your being convicted of, or entering a plea of nolo contendere to, any crime.
No additional shares become vested after your service as an Employee, Consultant or Outside Director of the Company or a Subsidiary has terminated for any reason other than those outlined herein.
Term
This option expires in any event at the close of business at Company headquarters on the day before the 10th anniversary of the Date of Grant, as shown in the Notice of Stock Option Grant. (It will expire earlier if your service terminates, as described below.)
Regular Termination    
If your service as an Employee, Consultant or Outside Director of the    Company or a Subsidiary terminates for any reason except death or total and permanent disability, then this option will expire at the close of business at Company headquarters on the date three months after your termination date. The Company determines when your service terminates for this purpose.
Death
If your service as an Employee, Consultant or Outside Director of the Company or a Subsidiary terminates because of your death, then this option will expire at the close of business at Company headquarters on the date 12 months after the date of death.
Disability
If your service as an Employee, Consultant or Outside Director of the Company or a Subsidiary terminates because of your total and permanent disability, then this option will expire at the close of business at Company headquarters on the date 12 months after your termination date.
For all purposes under this Agreement, "total and permanent disability" means that you are unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted, or can be expected to last, for a continuous period of not less than one year.
Leaves of Absence
Vesting of this option shall be suspended during any unpaid leave of absence unless continued vesting is required by the terms of the leave or by applicable law.
For purposes of this option, your service does not terminate when you go on a military leave, a sick leave or another bona fide leave of absence, if the Company approved your leave in writing and if continued crediting of service is required by the terms of the leave or by applicable law.
For purposes of incentive stock options, no such leave may exceed 90 days, unless reemployment upon expiration of such leave is guaranteed by the terms of the leave or by applicable law. If reemployment upon expiration of a leave of absence approved by the Company is not so guaranteed, then



three months following the 91' day of such leave, an incentive stock option shall cease to be treated as an incentive stock option and shall be treated for tax purposes as a nonstatutory option.
Unless you immediately return to active work when the approved leave ends, your service will terminate.

Restrictions on Exercise     The Company will not permit you to exercise this option if the issuance of shares at that time would violate any law or regulation.
Notice of Exercise
When you wish to exercise this option, you must notify the Company by filing the proper "Notice of Exercise" form at the address given on the form. Your notice must specify how many shares you wish to purchase. The exercise will be effective when the Company receives the Notice of Exercise with the option exercise payment described herein.
If someone else wants to exercise this option after your death, that person must prove to the Company's satisfaction that he or she is entitled to do so.

Form of Payment
When you submit your notice of exercise, you must include payment of the option exercise price for the shares you are purchasing. Payment may be made in one (or a combination of two or more) of the following forms:

Your personal check, a cashier's check or a money order.
Certificates for shares of Company stock that you own, along with any forms needed to affect a transfer of those shares to the Company. The value of the shares, determined as of the effective date of the option exercise, will be applied to the option exercise price. However, you may not surrender shares of Company stock in payment of the exercise price if your action would cause the Company to recognize compensation expense (or additional compensation expense) with respect to this option for financial reporting purposes.
Irrevocable directions to a securities broker approved by the Company to sell all or part of your option shares and to deliver to the Company proceeds from the sale in an amount sufficient to pay the option exercise price and any withholding taxes. (The balance of the sale proceeds, if any, will be delivered to you.) The directions must be given by signing a special "Notice of Exercise" form provided by the Company.

Withholding Taxes and Stock Withholding
You will not be allowed to exercise this option unless you make arrangements acceptable to the Company to pay any withholding taxes that may be due as a result of the option exercise. These arrangements may include (with the Company's approval) withholding shares of Company stock that otherwise would be issued to you when you exercise this option. The value of these shares, determined as of the effective date of the option exercise, will be applied to the withholding taxes.

Restrictions on Resale



By signing this Agreement, you agree not to sell any option shares at a time when applicable laws, Company policies or an agreement between the Company and its underwriters prohibit a sale. This restriction will apply as long as you are an Employee, Consultant or Outside Director of the Company or a Subsidiary.
Transfer of Option
Prior to your death, only you may exercise this option. You cannot transfer or assign this option. For instance, you may not sell this option or use it as security for a loan. You may, however, dispose of this option in your will, by the laws of descent and distribution or through a beneficiary designation.
Regardless of any marital property settlement agreement, the Company is not obligated to honor a notice of exercise from your former spouse, nor is the Company obligated to recognize your former spouse's interest in your option in any other way.
Retention Rights
Neither your option nor this Agreement gives you the right to be employed or otherwise retained by the Company or a Subsidiary in any capacity. The Company or a Subsidiary reserves the right to terminate your service at any time, with or without cause.
Stockholder Rights
You, or your estate or heirs, have no rights as a stockholder of the Company until you have exercised this option by giving the required notice to the Company and paying the exercise price.
Applicable Law
This Agreement will be interpreted and enforced under the laws of the State of Colorado (without giving effect to its conflict of laws provisions).

The Plan and Other Agreements     
The 1997 Stock Incentive Plan is incorporated in this Agreement by reference. Unless otherwise defined herein, all capitalized terms herein have the same defined meanings as in the 1997 Stock Incentive Plan.
This Agreement and the Plan constitute the entire understanding between you and the Company regarding this option. Any prior agreements, commitments or negotiations concerning this option are superseded. This Agreement may be amended only by another written agreement, signed by both parties.

BY SIGNING THE NOTICE OF STOCK OPTION GRANT OF THIS AGREEMENT, YOU AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE AND IN THE 1997 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.






HESKA CORPORATION
1997 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN

NOTICE OF STOCK OPTION GRANT
Jason Aroesty
************
************
You have been granted an option to purchase Public Common Stock of HESKA CORPORATION, (the "Company"):

Option No.    00005368

Date of Grant    07/25/2018

Vesting Commencement Date    07/25/2018

Exercise Price Per Share    $106.67000

Total Number of Shares Granted    17,189

Total Price of Shares Granted    $1,833,550.63

Type of Option    NonQualified Stock Option

Expiration Date    07/24/2028

Vesting Schedule:     
    
The shares granted shall become vested and exercisable as follows, subject to Optionee’s continued status as an Employee or Consultant on such dates.

Shares
Vest Type
Full Vest
5,730
Annually
07/25/2019
5,730
Annually
07/25/2020
5,729
Annually
07/25/2021

The grant will vest in full in the event of a Change of Control.

By your signature and the signature of the Company's representative below, you and the Company agree that this option is granted under and governed by both the terms and conditions of the 1997 Stock Incentive Plan and the attached Stock Option Agreement.
OPTIONEE:
HESKA CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation
 
 



Signature: /s/ Jason Aroesty          
   Jason Aroesty
By:


/s/ Jason Napolitano
Title: Chief Operating Officer,
          Chief Strategist and Secretary



HESKA CORPORATION 1997 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT
(EMPLOYEES AND CONSULTANTS)
Tax Treatment
This option is intended to be an incentive stock option under section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code or a nonstatutory option, as provided in the Notice of Stock Option Grant.
Vesting/ Exercisability     
This option will be cancelled and of no further force or effect in the event      that Heska Corporation's stockholders fail to approve, at an annual or special meeting called for the purpose, an increase in the total number of authorized shares of the Company's Public Common Stock to at least 8,500,000 shares on or before December 31, 2022. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this or any other section of this Stock Option Agreement or in the Notice of Stock Option Grant, the option is not vested and shall not be exercisable unless and until such stockholder approval is effective.
This option vests and becomes exercisable in installments, as shown in the Notice of Stock Option Grant. In addition, this option shall vest and become exercisable in full if one of the following events occurs:
Your service as an Employee, Consultant or Outside Director of the Company or a Subsidiary terminates because of death, or
The Company is a party to a merger or other reorganization while you are an Employee or Consultant of the Company or a Subsidiary, this option is not continued by the Company and is not assumed by the surviving corporation or its parent, and the surviving corporation or its parent does not substitute its own option for this option, or
The Company is subject to a "Change in Control" while you are an Employee or Consultant of the Company or a Subsidiary and, within 12 months after the Change in Control, the surviving entity terminates your service without your consent and without Cause, as defined below. If the surviving entity demotes you to a lower position, materially reduces your authority or responsibilities, materially reduces your total compensation or announces its intention to relocate your principal place of work by more than 20 miles, then that action will be treated as a termination of your service.
"Cause" shall mean (i) your failure to perform your assigned duties or responsibilities as an Employee or Consultant of the Company or a Subsidiary (other than a failure resulting from total and permanent disability, as discussed below) after notice thereof from the Company describing your failure to perform such duties or responsibilities; (ii) your material breach of any confidentiality agreement or invention



assignment agreement between you and the Company or a Subsidiary; (iii) your engaging in any act of

dishonesty, fraud, misrepresentation, moral turpitude or misappropriation of material property that was or is materially injurious to the Company or its affiliates; (iv) your violation of any federal or state law or regulation applicable to the Company's business; or (v) your being convicted of, or entering a plea of nolo contendere to, any crime.
No additional shares become vested after your service as an Employee, Consultant or Outside Director of the Company or a Subsidiary has terminated for any reason other than those outlined herein.
Term
This option expires in any event at the close of business at Company headquarters on the day before the 10th anniversary of the Date of Grant, as shown in the Notice of Stock Option Grant. (It will expire earlier if your service terminates, as described below.)
Regular Termination
If your service as an Employee, Consultant or Outside Director of the    Company or a Subsidiary terminates for any reason except death or total and permanent disability, then this option will expire at the close of business at Company headquarters on the date three months after your termination date. The Company determines when your service terminates for this purpose.
Death
If your service as an Employee, Consultant or Outside Director of the Company or a Subsidiary terminates because of your death, then this option will expire at the close of business at Company headquarters on the date 12 months after the date of death.
Disability
If your service as an Employee, Consultant or Outside Director of the Company or a Subsidiary terminates because of your total and permanent disability, then this option will expire at the close of business at Company headquarters on the date 12 months after your termination date.
For all purposes under this Agreement, "total and permanent disability" means that you are unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted, or can be expected to last, for a continuous period of not less than one year.
Leaves of Absence
Vesting of this option shall be suspended during any unpaid leave of absence unless continued vesting is required by the terms of the leave or by applicable law.
For purposes of this option, your service does not terminate when you go on a military leave, a sick leave or another bona fide leave of absence, if



the Company approved your leave in writing and if continued crediting of service is required by the terms of the leave or by applicable law.
For purposes of incentive stock options, no such leave may exceed 90 days, unless reemployment upon expiration of such leave is guaranteed by the terms of the leave or by applicable law. If reemployment upon expiration of a leave of absence approved by the Company is not so guaranteed, then three months following the 91' day of such leave, an incentive stock option shall cease to be treated as an incentive stock option and shall be treated for tax purposes as a nonstatutory option.
Unless you immediately return to active work when the approved leave ends, your service will terminate.
The Company will not permit you to exercise this option if the issuance of shares at that time would violate any law or regulation.
Restrictions on Exercise
Notice of Exercise
When you wish to exercise this option, you must notify the Company by filing the proper "Notice of Exercise" form at the address given on the form. Your notice must specify how many shares you wish to purchase. The exercise will be effective when the Company receives the Notice of Exercise with the option exercise payment described herein.
If someone else wants to exercise this option after your death, that person must prove to the Company's satisfaction that he or she is entitled to do so.

Form of Payment
When you submit your notice of exercise, you must include payment of the option exercise price for the shares you are purchasing. Payment may be made in one (or a combination of two or more) of the following forms:
Your personal check, a cashier's check or a money order.
Certificates for shares of Company stock that you own, along with any forms needed to affect a transfer of those shares to the Company. The value of the shares, determined as of the effective date of the option exercise, will be applied to the option exercise price. However, you may not surrender shares of Company stock in payment of the exercise price if your action would cause the Company to recognize compensation expense (or additional compensation expense) with respect to this option for financial reporting purposes.
Irrevocable directions to a securities broker approved by the Company to sell all or part of your option shares and to deliver to the Company proceeds from the sale in an amount sufficient to pay the option exercise price and any withholding taxes. (The balance of the sale proceeds, if any, will be delivered to you.) The directions must be given by signing a special "Notice of Exercise" form provided by the Company.

Withholding Taxes and Stock Withholding
You will not be allowed to exercise this option unless you make arrangements acceptable to the Company to pay any withholding taxes that may be due as a result of the option exercise. These arrangements may include (with the



Company's approval) withholding shares of Company stock that otherwise would be issued to you when you exercise this option. The value of these shares, determined as of the effective date of the option exercise, will be applied to the withholding taxes.

Restrictions on Resale     
By signing this Agreement, you agree not to sell any option shares at a time when applicable laws, Company policies or an agreement between the Company and its underwriters prohibit a sale. This restriction will apply as long as you are an Employee, Consultant or Outside Director of the Company or a Subsidiary.
Transfer of Option
Prior to your death, only you may exercise this option. You cannot transfer or assign this option. For instance, you may not sell this option or use it as security for a loan. You may, however, dispose of this option in your will, by the laws of descent and distribution or through a beneficiary designation.
Regardless of any marital property settlement agreement, the Company is not obligated to honor a notice of exercise from your former spouse, nor is the Company obligated to recognize your former spouse's interest in your option in any other way.
Retention Rights
Neither your option nor this Agreement gives you the right to be employed or otherwise retained by the Company or a Subsidiary in any capacity. The Company or a Subsidiary reserves the right to terminate your service at any time, with or without cause.
Stockholder Rights
You, or your estate or heirs, have no rights as a stockholder of the Company until you have exercised this option by giving the required notice to the Company and paying the exercise price.
Applicable Law
This Agreement will be interpreted and enforced under the laws of the State of Colorado (without giving effect to its conflict of laws provisions).

The Plan and Other Agreements
The 1997 Stock Incentive Plan is incorporated in this Agreement by reference. Unless otherwise defined herein, all capitalized terms herein have the same defined meanings as in the 1997 Stock Incentive Plan.
This Agreement and the Plan constitute the entire understanding between you and the Company regarding this option. Any prior agreements, commitments or negotiations concerning this option are superseded. This Agreement may be amended only by another written agreement, signed by both parties.

BY SIGNING THE NOTICE OF STOCK OPTION GRANT OF THIS AGREEMENT, YOU AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE AND IN THE 1997 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.



Exhibit 31.1
 
 
CERTIFICATION
 
I, Kevin S. Wilson, certify that:
 
1.
I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Heska Corporation;
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a.
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b.
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; and
c.
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d.
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a.
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b.
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
 
 
Dated: November 7, 2018
/s/ Kevin S. Wilson                    
 
KEVIN S. WILSON
 
Chief Executive Officer and President
 
(Principal Executive Officer)


Exhibit 31.2
 
CERTIFICATION
 
I, Catherine Grassman, certify that:

1.
I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Heska Corporation;
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a.
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b.
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; and
c.
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d.
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a.
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b.
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
 
 
 
Dated: November 7, 2018
/s/ Catherine Grassman
 
CATHERINE GRASSMAN
 
Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller
 
(Principal Financial Officer)




Exhibit 32.1
 
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
 
I, Kevin S. Wilson, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that the Quarterly Report of Heska Corporation on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that information contained in such Form 10-Q fairly presents in all material respects the financial condition and results of operations of Heska Corporation, to the best of my knowledge.
 

Dated: November 7, 2018
By:
/s/ Kevin S. Wilson
 
Name:
KEVIN S. WILSON
 
Title:
Chief Executive Officer and President
 
 
I, Catherine Grassman, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that the Quarterly Report of Heska Corporation on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that information contained in such Form 10-Q fairly presents in all material respects the financial condition and results of operations of Heska Corporation, to the best of my knowledge.
 
Dated: November 7, 2018
By:
/s/ Catherine Grassman
 
Name:
CATHERINE GRASSMAN
 
Title:
Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller
 
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Heska Corporation and will be retained by Heska Corporation and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.