Form 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
[X] |
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2002
OR
[ ] |
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 1-10927
SIMTROL, INC.
Delaware (State of incorporation) |
84-1104448 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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2200 Norcross Parkway, Suite 255 Norcross, Georgia (Address of principal executive offices) |
30071 (Zip Code) |
(770) 242-7566
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
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, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
YES X | NO |
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Outstanding at | ||
Class of Securities | October 31, 2002 | |
Common Stock, $.001 Par Value | 16,869,454 |
SIMTROL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Form 10-Q
Quarter Ended September 30, 2002
Index
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PART I. | FINANCIAL INFORMATION | |||||||||||
Item 1. | Financial Statements: |
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Consolidated Balance Sheets as of
September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001 |
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Consolidated Statements of Operations for the
Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 |
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 |
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Consolidated Statement of Stockholders Deficit for the
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2002 |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
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Item 2. | Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations |
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Item 3. | Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures About Market
Risk |
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Item 4. | Controls and Procedures |
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PART II. | OTHER INFORMATION | |||||||||||
Item 1. | Legal Proceedings |
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Item 4. | Submission of Items to a Vote of Security Holders |
15 | ||||||||||
Item 6. | Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K |
15 |
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SIMTROL, INC.
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SIMTROL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2002 AND DECEMBER 31, 2001
September 30, | December 31, | |||||||||||
2002 | 2001 | |||||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||||||
Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 54,477 | $ | 72,764 | ||||||||
Accounts receivable, net |
53,682 | 375,347 | ||||||||||
Inventories, net |
315,886 | 395,012 | ||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets |
84,569 | 11,591 | ||||||||||
Total current assets |
508,614 | 854,714 | ||||||||||
Property and equipment, net |
145,704 | 206,400 | ||||||||||
Other assets: |
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Software development costs, net |
416,436 | 624,655 | ||||||||||
Investments |
| 10,853 | ||||||||||
Other long term assets |
11,187 | 14,614 | ||||||||||
Total |
$ | 1,081,941 | $ | 1,711,236 | ||||||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS DEFICIT |
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Current Liabilities: |
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Current portion of capital lease and short-term borrowings |
$ | 119,335 | $ | 38,453 | ||||||||
Convertible debt |
1,081,030 | 293,290 | ||||||||||
Current liabilities of discontinued operations |
| 84,350 | ||||||||||
Accounts payable and checks outstanding |
912,815 | 1,042,995 | ||||||||||
Accrued expenses |
398,408 | 360,659 | ||||||||||
Deferred revenues |
240,224 | 625,583 | ||||||||||
Total Current Liabilities |
2,751,812 | 2,445,330 | ||||||||||
Commitments and contingencies |
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Capital lease and notes payable, less current portion |
135,722 | 29,462 | ||||||||||
Stockholders deficit: |
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Common stock, authorized 40,000,000 shares of $.001 par value; issued and outstanding, 16,869,454 at September 30, 2002 and 15,238,703 at December 31, 2001 |
16,869 | 15,239 | ||||||||||
Additional paid-in capital |
57,498,232 | 56,937,425 | ||||||||||
Accumulated deficit |
(59,320,694 | ) | (57,716,220 | ) | ||||||||
Total stockholders deficit |
(1,805,593 | ) | (763,556 | ) | ||||||||
Total |
$ | 1,081,941 | $ | 1,711,236 | ||||||||
See notes to consolidated financial statements. |
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SIMTROL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2002 AND 2001
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||
September 30 | September 30 | |||||||||||||||||||
2002 | 2001 | 2002 | 2001 | |||||||||||||||||
Revenues |
$ | 370,920 | $ | 368,740 | $ | 1,130,968 | $ | 1,353,091 | ||||||||||||
Cost of revenues |
241,206 | 293,708 | 728,121 | 932,854 | ||||||||||||||||
Gross profit |
129,714 | 75,032 | 402,847 | 420,237 | ||||||||||||||||
Operating expenses: |
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Selling, general, and administrative |
326,791 | 586,735 | 1,399,691 | 2,084,681 | ||||||||||||||||
Research and development |
75,632 | 268,032 | 345,223 | 710,432 | ||||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses |
402,423 | 854,767 | 1,744,914 | 2,795,113 | ||||||||||||||||
Loss from operations |
(272,709 | ) | (779,735 | ) | (1,342,067 | ) | (2,374,876 | ) | ||||||||||||
Interest and other income/(expense), net |
(133,538 | ) | (7,517 | ) | (411,322 | ) | (163 | ) | ||||||||||||
Loss before income taxes |
(406,247 | ) | (787,252 | ) | (1,753,389 | ) | (2,375,039 | ) | ||||||||||||
Income tax expense |
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Loss before extraordinary item |
(406,247 | ) | (787,252 | ) | (1,753,389 | ) | (2,375,039 | ) | ||||||||||||
Extraordinary gain from extinguishment of debt,
net of tax |
| | 148,915 | | ||||||||||||||||
Net loss |
$ | (406,247 | ) | $ | (787,252 | ) | $ | (1,604,474 | ) | $ | (2,375,039 | ) | ||||||||
Net loss per common share, Basic and Diluted: |
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Loss before extraordinary item |
$ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.05 | ) | $ | (0.11 | ) | $ | (0.16 | ) | ||||||||
Extraordinary gain |
| | 0.01 | | ||||||||||||||||
Net loss per share |
$ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.05 | ) | $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | (0.16 | ) | ||||||||
Weighted shares outstanding |
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Basic and diluted |
16,851,519 | 15,238,703 | 15,827,057 | 15,216,920 |
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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SIMTROL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2002 AND 2001
Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||
September 30, | |||||||||||
2002 | 2001 | ||||||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net loss |
$ | (1,604,474 | ) | $ | (2,375,039 | ) | |||||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
used by operating activities: |
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Loss in decline of market value of investments |
10,853 | | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
607,657 | 252,811 | |||||||||
Debt extinguishment |
(148,915 | ) | | ||||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
321,665 | 386,683 | |||||||||
Inventories |
79,126 | 32,071 | |||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets |
(44,885 | ) | (45,286 | ) | |||||||
Accounts payable |
(65,615 | ) | 187,512 | ||||||||
Accrued expenses |
37,749 | (59,562 | ) | ||||||||
Deferred revenues |
(385,360 | ) | (101,092 | ) | |||||||
Net cash used in operating activities |
(1,192,199 | ) | (1,721,902 | ) | |||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
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Purchases of property and equipment |
(21,068 | ) | (3,505 | ) | |||||||
Change in other assets |
| (122,592 | ) | ||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
(21,068 | ) | (126,097 | ) | |||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net (payments) proceeds on notes payable
and short-term credit facilities |
187,142 | 39,776 | |||||||||
Proceeds from exercise of stock options |
2,438 | 21,081 | |||||||||
Proceeds from convertible debt |
750,000 | | |||||||||
Net proceeds from stock issuance |
255,400 | | |||||||||
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities |
1,194,980 | 60,857 | |||||||||
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
(18,287 | ) | (1,787,142 | ) | |||||||
Cash provided by acquired operations |
| 26,257 | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period |
72,764 | 1,779,548 | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period |
$ | 54,477 | $ | 18,663 | |||||||
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities: |
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Issuance of stock warrants |
$ | 239,606 | $ | 0 | |||||||
Beneficial conversion feature of convertible debt |
$ | 64,993 | $ | 0 | |||||||
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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SIMTROL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS DEFICIT
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2002
Common Stock | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Additional | Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of | Paid in | Accumulated | Comprehensive | |||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Par Value | Capital | Deficit | Income | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance December 31, 2001 |
15,238,703 | $ | 15,239 | $ | 56,937,425 | $ | (57,716,220 | ) | $ | | $ | (763,556 | ) | |||||||||||
Net loss for the period |
(1,604,474 | ) | (1,604,474 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive income (loss) |
(1,604,474 | ) | | (1,604,474 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of warrants |
3,751 | 4 | 2,434 | 2,438 | ||||||||||||||||||||
FMV of warrants issued and
beneficial conversion factor |
304,599 | 304,599 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock |
1,627,000 | 1,626 | 253,774 | 255,400 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Balance September 30, 2002 |
16,869,454 | $ | 16,869 | $ | 57,498,232 | $ | (59,320,694 | ) | $ | | $ | (1,805,593 | ) | |||||||||||
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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SIMTROL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2002 AND 2001
Note 1 Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared by Simtrol, Inc. (the Company or Simtrol). It is managements opinion that these statements include all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows as of September 30, 2002 and for all periods presented.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted. It is suggested that these consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto as of December 31, 2001 and 2000 and for each of the three years ended December 31, 2001, which are included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The accompanying financial statements contemplate continuation of the Company as a going concern as the Company has sustained substantial losses from operations in recent years, and such losses have continued through September 30, 2002. The Company has also used, rather than provided, cash in its operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2002.
In view of the matters described in the preceding paragraph, recoverability of a major portion of the recorded asset amounts shown in the accompanying balance sheet is dependent upon continued operations of the Company, which in turn is dependent upon the Companys ability to meet its financing requirements on a continuing basis and attract additional financing. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue in existence.
In response to the matters described in the preceding paragraphs, management of the Company is currently in the process of attempting to secure additional equity or debt financing. While the Company has been able to secure additional debt and equity financing to date, there is no guarantee that it can continue to do so.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures 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.
Note 2 Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
Note 3 Net Loss Per Share
Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per share gives effect to all potentially dilutive securities. There is no difference between basic and diluted loss per share for any period presented.
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The following securities could potentially dilute basic earnings per share in the future and were not included in the computation of diluted net loss per share because they would have been anti-dilutive for the periods presented:
September 30, | September 30, | ||||||||
2002 | 2001 | ||||||||
Common stock options |
995,600 | 974,054 | |||||||
Common stock warrants |
3,143,714 | 1,788,714 | |||||||
Total securities |
4,139,314 | 2,762,768 | |||||||
Note 4 Accounting for Impairments in Long-Lived Assets
In October 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets. SFAS No. 144 supersedes previous guidance for financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets and for segments of a business to be disposed of. The adoption of SFAS No. 144 is effective for the Company for the first quarter of fiscal 2002. Management believes long-lived assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets are appropriately valued in accordance with SFAS No.144. (See Note 1)
Note 5 Revenue Recognition
Revenue consists of the sale of software control devices, videoconferencing systems and related maintenance contracts on these systems. We sold two different products during the presented periods: our PC based software product Ongoer and our older proprietary hardware and software product, Omega. Revenue on the sale of hardware is recognized upon shipment. We recognize revenue from Ongoer software sales upon shipment as the company sells the product to audiovisual integrators. Revenues from the sale and installation of Omega systems in the prior year were recognized upon completion of the installation. The company did not install any Omega systems during the nine months ended September 30, 2002. Revenue on maintenance contracts is recognized over the term of the related contract resulting in $240,224 and $625,583 of deferred revenue at September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001, respectively.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 101, Revenue Recognition in financial Statements, in December 1999. SAB 101 summarizes certain of the SEC staffs views in applying accounting principles generally accepted in the United States to revenue recognition in financial statements. The Company reviewed its revenue recognition policies and determined that they are in compliance with SAB 101.
Note 6 Commitments and Contingencies
The Company is involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Companys financial position or results of operations.
Note 7 Investments
The investment in equity securities consisted of 57,122 shares of PentaStar Communications, Inc. common stock, received in conjunction with the Companys sale of Eastern Telecom Inc. (ETI) in May 2000. The investment in equity securities was accounted for as available-for-sale and was stated at fair market value. At March 31, 2002, in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities, management determined that the decline in the market value of this investment represented an impairment that was other than temporary. As a result, management has adjusted the cost basis of this investment and recorded a realized loss of $10,853.
Note 8 Stock Options
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The Companys board of directors approved a 1991 Stock Option Plan that authorized up to 3,662,057 shares of common stock. The plan provides for the expiration of options ten years from the date of grant and requires the exercise price of the options granted to be at least equal to 100% of market value on the date granted. The ability to grant options under this plan expired in August 2001. During June 2002, the shareholders of the company approved the Companys 2002 Stock Option Plan that allows for the grant of up to 2,500,000 options. All options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2002 were from the 2002 Stock Option Plan. Stock option transactions are summarized below:
Shares | |||||
Outstanding at December 31, 2001 |
919,331 | ||||
Granted |
340,000 | ||||
Exercised |
0 | ||||
Forfeited |
(263,731 | ) | |||
Outstanding at September 30, 2002 |
995,600 | ||||
Note 9 Software Development Costs
All software development costs are charged to expense as incurred until technological feasibility has been established for the product. Software development costs incurred after technological feasibility has been established are capitalized and amortized, commencing with product release, on a straight-line basis over three years or the useful life of the product, whichever is shorter. Capitalized software costs for development of Ongoer are being amortized on a straight-line basis over three years as the Company can not reasonably estimate total sales for the product during the period. Accumulated amortization of software development costs was $1,791,634 and $1,583,416 at September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001, respectively. Amortization expense charged to operations was $208,218 and $138,812 for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively, and $69,406 for each three-month period ended September 30, 2002 and 2001. The Company capitalized $0 and $122,875 of software development costs in the nine months ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively.
Note 10 Comprehensive Loss
In 1998, we adopted SFAS No. 130, Reporting Comprehensive Income. Comprehensive income includes the changes in equity resulting from transactions with non-owners for the periods reported. For the nine months ended September 30, 2002, there were no other components of comprehensive income.
Note 11 Convertible Debt and Private Equity Financings
In order to continue funding operations of the Company, the Company issued a total of $750,000 of Convertible Debt to numerous private investors, including four members of the Board of Directors, at various times during the nine months ended September 30, 2002. The debt accrues interest at prime rate plus 1% and is due on December 31, 2002. The proceeds of this debt were utilized for working capital purposes. In conjunction with the issuance of the convertible debt, the Company issued 750,000 common stock purchase warrants to the holders of the Debt. The Debt is convertible immediately into restricted shares of common stock of the Company at prices ranging from $0.47 to $0.79 per share, which represented the market prices of the companys traded common stock on the date of the issuances of the Debt. The warrants, which expire at various dates in 2006, are exercisable immediately at prices ranging from $0.47 to $0.79 per share, the market price of the companys traded common stock on the day the warrants were issued. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share of the restricted common stock of the Company.
In connection with the issuance of the convertible debt, $151,352 of the debt proceeds was allocated to the fair value of the warrants and $64,993 of the proceeds was allocated to beneficial conversion feature of the notes. These debt discounts are to be amortized to financing costs over the term of the debt. For the nine months ended September 30, 2002, $147,376 of these amounts were expensed as financing costs relating to the amortization of the beneficial conversion feature and warrant value. At September 30, 2002, $68,970 of financing costs remains capitalized and will be expensed over the remaining term of the debt.
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During 2001, the Company issued $400,000 of Convertible Debt to two shareholders. The debt accrues interest at prime rate plus 1%, was originally due February 7, 2002 and is collateralized by all of the assets of the Company. The proceeds of this debt were utilized for working capital purposes. The Debt is convertible into shares of common stock of the Company at $0.49 per share. None of this debt has been converted as of September 30, 2002. In conjunction with the issuance of the convertible debt, the Company issued 400,000 common stock purchase warrants to the holders of the Debt. The warrants, which expire at various dates in 2006, are exercisable immediately and entitle the holder to purchase one common share of the common stock of the Company at prices ranging from $0.46 to $0.53 per share. Also, the agreement called for the issuance of additional warrants to the debt holders for each 60 day extension period on the debt as follows: 100,000 warrants to each debt holder for the first 60 day extension and 60,000 warrants to each debt holder at the date of each subsequent 60 day extension. On February 7, 2002, the debt holders granted a 60-day extension and as a result, the Company issued an additional 100,000 warrants, which entitle the debt holders to each purchase 100,000 shares of the Companys common stock at $0.49 per share. In conjunction with the issuance of 100,000 warrants to the shareholders on February 7, 2002, $88,254 was estimated as the fair value of the warrants and is being expensed over the remaining life of the debt. As of September 30, 2002, $63,588 of this amount had been amortized as a finance charge and $24,664 remained capitalized. The shareholders agreed on February 7, 2002 to extend the due date of the loans until December 31, 2002.
In connection with the issuance of the convertible debt during 2001, $120,977 of the debt proceeds was allocated to capital stock to recognize the beneficial conversion feature of the debentures. This debt discount is to be amortized to financing costs over the term of the debt. For the nine months ended September 30, 2002, $65,564 was expensed as financing costs relating to the amortization of the beneficial conversion feature.
On August 5, 2002, Simtrol, Inc., completed the sale of 1,627,000 of its common shares for aggregate gross proceeds of $325,400, in a private placement of its stock to a limited number of accredited investors, including Board members. The share price was $0.20 per share. Offering costs totaled approximately $70,000. The proceeds of the offering will be used to fund current operational and overhead expenses of the company. The net proceeds are reflected as a cash flow from financing activity in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows on page 5.
Note 12 Debt Extinguishment
Extraordinary gains in the nine months ended September 30, 2002 were due to debt extinguishments of $84,350 related to the companys inactive subsidiary, Integrated Network Services, Inc. (INS), and a $64,565 reduction of accounts payable to Glovicom, N.V., resulting from the exchange of Simtrols warrant to purchase 19% of Glovicom for this amount.
Note 13 Note Payable
On July 31, 2002, Simtrol signed a 36-month lease to occupy approximately 6,400 square feet of office space in Norcross, Georgia, beginning September 1, 2002. Simultaneously, Simtrol signed a promissory note to AMB Property, L.P. in the amount of $229,165, for all unpaid rent through August 31, 2002 at the current headquarters. In September 2002, the principal amount of the note was reduced to $215,246 to reflect the return of the companys deposit on its old office space. The note has an interest rate of 12% and requires monthly principal only payments beginning November 1, 2002. All interest will be waived if the company makes the 34 monthly principal payments in a timely fashion. The promissory note has a cross default provision to the lease on the new office space such that a default on the note would represent a default on the lease as well.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion highlights the material factors affecting our results of operations and the significant changes in the balance sheet items. Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report and the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 should be read in conjunction with both sets of consolidated financial statements.
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Critical Accounting Policies
We prepare the consolidated financial statements of Simtrol, Inc. in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. As such, we are required to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions that we believe are reasonable based upon the information available. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. The significant accounting policies which we believe are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our reported financial results include the following:
| Revenue recognition. Our revenue recognition policy is significant because our revenue is a key component of our results of operations. In addition, our revenue recognition determines the timing of certain expenses. We follow very specific and detailed guidelines in measuring revenue; however, certain judgments affect the application of our revenue policy. Revenue results are difficult to predict, and any shortfall in revenue or delay in recognizing revenue could cause our operating results to vary significantly from quarter to quarter and could result in future operating losses. | |
| Capitalized software research and development costs. Our policy on capitalized software costs determines the timing of our recognition of certain development costs. All software development costs are charged to expense as incurred until technological feasibility has been established for the product. Software development costs incurred after technological feasibility has been established are capitalized and amortized, commencing with product release, on a straight-line basis over three years or the useful life of the product, whichever is shorter. Management is required to use professional judgment in determining whether development costs meet the criteria for immediate expense or capitalization. | |
| Impairments of Long-Lived Assets/Investments. We record impairment losses on long-lived assets and investments when events and circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the carrying amount of those items. Our cash flow estimates are based on historical results adjusted to reflect our best estimate of future market and operating conditions. The net carrying value of assets not recoverable is reduced to fair value. Our estimates of fair value represent our best estimate based on industry trends and reference to market rates and transactions. |
Financial Condition
During the nine months ended September 30, 2002, total assets decreased approximately 36.8% to $1,081,941 from $1,711,236 at December 31, 2001. This was primarily the result of a decrease in capitalized software development costs of $208,219 due to amortization of this amount and a decrease of $321,665 in accounts receivable due to lower revenues and improved collections.
Current liabilities increased $306,482 or 12.5%, due primarily to an increase in convertible debt of $787,740, partially offset by decreased deferred revenue of $385,359.
Results of Operations
Three Months Ended September 30, 2002 and 2001
Revenues
Revenues were $370,920 and $368,740 for the three months ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively. Revenues for our newer Ongoer software product increased to $105,607 in the three months ended September 30, 2002 from $43,481 in the same period last year. Revenues for our older Omega product line were $265,313 for the three months ended September 30, 2002 compared to $325,259 for the three months ended September 30, 2001. We discontinued selling our older Omega platform in the second half of 2001 in order to concentrate resources on development and sale of our new Ongoer product line, which began shipping in April 2001. All Omega revenues in the current year were from maintenance contracts.
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Cost of Revenues and Gross Profit
Cost of revenues decreased $52,502, or 17.9%, for the three months ended September 30, 2002 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2001 due primarily to the higher level of software sales associated with our Ongoer product.
Gross margins were approximately 35% and 20% for the three months ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively. The increase is due primarily to the higher level of Ongoer software sales in the current year. The company discontinued the sale of new Omega systems in the second half of 2001 to concentrate on Ongoer.
Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $326,791 and $586,735 for the three months ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively. The decrease in the three-month period ended September 30, 2002 compared to the similar period in 2001 resulted primarily from consolidation of operations, reductions in personnel, and ongoing efforts to reduce administrative costs including moving the companys headquarters to significantly smaller office space in September 2002.
Research and Development Expenses
We charge research and development costs to expense as incurred until technological feasibility of a software product has been established. Software development costs incurred after technological feasibility has been established are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over the useful life of the product. These expensed costs were $69,406 for the three months ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively, as we began to expense previously capitalized research and development costs to cost of revenues in April 2001. Research and development expenses decreased to $75,632 in the three months ended September 30, 2002 from $268,032 in the three months ended September 30, 2001 due primarily to reductions in our research and development personnel from the prior year.
Interest and Other Income/(Expense), net
Interest and other income/(expense), net of $(133,538) for the three months ended September 30, 2002 consisted primarily of finance charges associated with the Companys issuance of convertible debt during the quarter and amortization of previously capitalized finance charges for convertible debt issued in fourth quarter 2001 and first quarter of 2002. See note 11 to the financial statements. Expense in the prior year consisted primarily of miscellaneous expense items.
Net Loss
Net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2002 was $406,247 compared to a net loss of $787,252 for the three months ended September 30, 2001. The decrease in net loss for the period was due primarily to the reduction in operating expenses that resulted from reductions in personnel during the last year and consolidation of facilities.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2002 and 2001
Revenues
Revenues were $1,130,968 and $1,353,091 for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively. The 16.4% decrease for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 was primarily due to a reduction in revenues associated with our older Omega product line. Revenues for Omega were $783,641 for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 compared to $1,206,878 for the nine months ended September 30, 2001. We discontinued selling our older Omega platform in 2001 in order to concentrate resources on development and sale of our new Ongoer product line, which began shipping in April 2001.
Cost of Revenues and Gross Profit
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Cost of revenues decreased $204,733, or 21.9%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2001 due primarily to the decrease in revenue of 16.4% described above.
Gross margins were approximately 36% and 31% for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively. The increase is due mainly to higher sales of our Ongoer software product during the current year and the discontinuation of sales of Omega equipment during 2001.
Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $1,399,691 and $2,084,681 for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively. The decrease in the nine months ended September 30, 2002 compared to the similar period in 2001 resulted primarily from consolidation of operations, reductions in personnel, and ongoing efforts to reduce administrative costs.
Research and Development Expenses
We charge research and development costs to expense as incurred until technological feasibility of a software product has been established. Software development costs incurred after technological feasibility has been established are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over the useful life of the product. These expensed costs were $208,218 and $138,812 for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively, as we began to expense previously capitalized research and development costs to cost of revenues in April 2001. Research and development expenses decreased to $345,223 in the nine months ended September 30, 2002 from $710,432 in the nine months ended September 30, 2001 due primarily to reductions in our research and development personnel from the prior year.
Interest and Other Income/(Expense), net
Interest and other income/(expense), net of $(411,322) for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 consisted primarily of finance charges associated with the Companys issuance of convertible debt during the quarter and amortization of previously capitalized finance charges for convertible debt issued in fourth quarter 2001 and first two quarters of 2002. See note 11 to the financial statements.
Net Loss
Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 was $1,604,474 compared to a net loss of $2,375,039 for the nine months ended September 30, 2001. The decrease in net loss for the period was due primarily to the reduction in operating expenses that resulted from reductions in personnel during the last year.
Liquidity and Sources of Capital
General
As of September 30, 2002, we had cash and cash equivalents of $54,477. We do not currently have sufficient funds for the next 12 months. During the current year we have issued $750,000 of convertible notes and $255,400 of equity, net of costs, in order to fund our operations and for the payment of certain past due obligations. All our convertible notes are due on December 31, 2002 and we are currently negotiating the extension and/or conversion of the notes to common stock. Due to declining revenues and recurring losses from operations, an accumulated deficit, negative working capital and our inability to date to obtain sufficient financing to support current and anticipated levels of operations, our independent public accountants audit opinion at December 31, 2001 stated that these matters raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. In June 2002, we reduced our headcount by approximately 50% in order to conserve resources and focus our sales and development efforts with select audiovisual integrators and on software licensing opportunities. The Company has sustained substantial losses from operations in recent years, and such losses have continued through September 30, 2002. The Company has also used, rather than provided, cash in its operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2002.
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We may require additional funding during the remainder of fiscal 2002 and thereafter may require additional funding to fund our development and operating activities. This additional funding could be in the form of the sale of assets, debt, equity, or a combination of these financing methods. The amount of such funding that may be required will depend primarily on how quickly sales of our new Ongoer product take place and to what extent we are able to work out our overdue accounts payables with our various vendors. There can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain such financing if and when needed, or that if obtained, such financing will be sufficient or on terms and conditions acceptable to us. If we are unable to obtain this additional funding, our business, financial condition and results of operations would be adversely affected. The accompanying financial statements contemplate continuation of the Company as a going concern.
In view of the matters described in the preceding paragraph, recoverability of a major portion of the recorded asset amounts shown in the accompanying balance sheet is dependent upon continued operations of the Company, which in turn is dependent upon the Companys ability to meet its financing requirements on a continuing basis and attract additional financing. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue in existence.
In response to the matters described in the preceding paragraphs, management of the Company expects to attempt to secure additional equity and/or debt financing by the end of 2002. The ultimate success of such attempts will depend on the companys ability to gain more rapid acceptance of its Ongoer software in the market through additional sales to audiovisual integrators and through software licensing opportunities, as well as the state of the overall capital markets when the company requires additional funding.
We used $1,192,199 in cash from operating activities in the nine months ended September 30, 2002, primarily due to our loss of $1,604,474, partially offset by decreased accounts receivable of $321,665. Cash used in investing activities consisted of $21,068 for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 compared to $126,097 used in the nine months ended September 30, 2001, which consisted primarily of $122,875 used for software development. Cash provided by financing activities in the nine months ended September 30, 2002 of $1,194,980 was due primarily to the $750,000 raised through issuance of convertible debt, $255,400 net proceeds raised through the sale of restricted common stock, and $187,142 net borrowings under a note payable and capital leases. See note 13 to the financial statements. Cash provided by financing activities in the nine months ended September 30, 2001 was de minimis.
On September 7, 2001 we renegotiated certain terms and conditions pertaining to our warrant to acquire up to twenty percent of our technology partner, ACIS, Inc. (the Warrant). We had until September 30, 2002 to exercise the Warrant. Additionally, the number of ACIS shares available under the Warrant was fixed at 1,005,500 shares, which, when combined with ACIS shares already held by Simtrol, is equal to twenty percent of the fully diluted ACIS shares outstanding as of September 30, 2002. On March 31, 2002, the Company made the decision to not exercise the Warrant.
In September 2002, we exchanged a warrant to purchase 19% of Glovicom for a $64,565 reduction of our outstanding payable to Glovicom. The gain on the exchange of the warrant was recorded as extraordinary income.
We expect to spend less than $10,000 for capital expenditures in the remainder of fiscal 2002.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained herein are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements relating to financial results and plans for future sales and business development activities, and are thus prospective. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, economic conditions, competition, our ability to complete the development and market our new Ongoer product line and other uncertainties detailed from time to time in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K and our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
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We conduct most of our business in the United States and therefore, we believe our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risk at September 30, 2002 was not material. The value of our financial instruments is generally not significantly impacted by changes in interest rates and we have no investments in derivatives. Fluctuations in interest rates are not expected to have a material impact on interest expense.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. The Companys chief executive officer and chief financial officer have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rule13a-14(c)) as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this quarterly report. Based on that evaluation, the chief executive officer and chief financial officer have concluded that the Companys disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that material information relating to the Company and the Companys consolidated subsidiaries is made known to such officers by others within these entities, particularly during the period this quarterly report was prepared, in order to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b) Changes in Internal Controls. There have not been any significant changes in the Companys internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation.
Part II
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits:
99.1 | Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, signed by Richard W. Egan, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Simtrol, Inc. on November 13, 2002. | |
99.2 | Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, signed by Stephen Samp, the Chief Financial Officer of Simtrol, Inc. on November 13, 2002. |
(b) Reports on Form 8-K:
On August 8, 2002, the company filed a Form 8-K to announce the completion of the sale of 1,627,000 of its common shares for aggregate gross proceeds of $325,400, in a private placement of its stock to a limited number of accredited investors, including Board members. The share price was $0.20 per share and offering costs totaled approximately $70,000.
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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.
SIMTROL, INC. | ||
Date: November 14, 2002 |
/s/ Richard W. Egan |
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Chief Executive Officer (Principal executive officer) |
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/s/ Stephen N. Samp |
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Chief Financial Officer (Principal financial and accounting officer) |
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302 Certification
Periodic Reports
I, Richard W. Egan, certify that:
I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Simtrol, Inc. (Registrant);
Based on my knowledge, this quarterly 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 quarterly report; and
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report.
The Registrants other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the Registrant and we have:
a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures 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 quarterly report is being prepared;
b) evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrants disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the Evaluation Date); and
c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;
The Registrants other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the Registrants auditors and the audit committee of Registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):
a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the Registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the Registrants auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and
b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrants internal controls; and
The Registrants other certifying officers and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
Date: November 14, 2002 | /s/ Richard W. Egan |
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302 Certification
Periodic Reports
I, Stephen N. Samp, certify that:
I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Simtrol, Inc. (Registrant);
Based on my knowledge, this quarterly 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 quarterly report; and
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report.
The Registrants other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the Registrant and we have:
a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures 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 quarterly report is being prepared;
b) evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrants disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the Evaluation Date); and
c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;
The Registrants other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the Registrants auditors and the audit committee of Registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):
a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the Registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the Registrants auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and
b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrants internal controls; and
The Registrants other certifying officers and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
Date: November 14, 2002 | /s/ Stephen N. Samp |
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