RCONHIGH SIGNALFINANCIAL10-K

RCON experienced a dramatic deterioration in its financial position with cash declining by over 85% and total assets shrinking by more than 40%.

The company appears to be burning through cash at an unsustainable rate while simultaneously reducing capital investments to preserve liquidity. The substantial decline in stockholders' equity combined with deepening losses suggests serious financial distress that could threaten the company's ability to continue operations without additional financing or a dramatic turnaround.

Comparing 2016-09-28 vs 2015-09-25View on EDGAR →
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

RCON's financial position deteriorated significantly across nearly all metrics, with cash reserves plummeting from $12.3M to just $1.8M while total assets contracted by over 40%. The company increased R&D spending meaningfully even as losses deepened to $40.9M, and capital expenditures were slashed by over 90% to preserve cash. The broad-based decline in assets, equity, and liquidity signals a company in financial distress struggling to maintain operations.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Capital Expenditure
Cash Flow
-91.3%
$2.1M$181K

Capex reduced 91.3% — investment cycle winding down or capital discipline; may improve near-term free cash flow.

Cash & Equivalents
Balance Sheet
-85.3%
$12.3M$1.8M

Cash declined 85.3% — significant cash burn or deployment; verify adequacy of remaining liquidity runway.

R&D Expense
P&L
+64.5%
$4.2M$6.9M

R&D investment increased 64.5% — signals commitment to future product development, though near-term margin impact.

Stockholders Equity
Balance Sheet
-44.1%
$74.0M$41.4M

Equity declined sharply — large losses, buybacks, or write-downs reducing book value significantly.

Current Liabilities
Balance Sheet
-42.7%
$52.1M$29.9M

Current liabilities reduced — improved short-term financial position and working capital health.

Inventory
Balance Sheet
-41.8%
$10.8M$6.3M

Inventory drawn down 41.8% — strong sell-through or deliberate destocking; watch for supply constraints.

Total Assets
Balance Sheet
-40.9%
$134.3M$79.5M

Total assets contracted 40.9% — asset sales, write-downs, or balance sheet optimization underway.

Current Assets
Balance Sheet
-40.3%
$124.5M$74.3M

Current assets declined 40.3% — monitor working capital adequacy and short-term liquidity.

Net Income
P&L
-30%
-$31.5M-$40.9M

Net income declined 30% — review whether driven by operations, interest costs, or non-recurring items.

Total Liabilities
Balance Sheet
-29.1%
$65.9M$46.7M

Liabilities reduced 29.1% — deleveraging improves balance sheet strength and financial flexibility.

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