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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

x

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

 

For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2004

 

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: 000-25367


International Fuel Technology, Inc.


(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Nevada

 

88-0357508


 


(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

 

 

7777 Bonhomme Avenue, Suite 1920, St. Louis, Missouri 63105


(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(314) 727-3333


(Registrant’s telephone number)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock, $.01 Par Value

          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 if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or informational statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this form 10-K or any amendment to this form 10-K.    x

          Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2)    Yes  o  No  x

          The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant, based upon the average bid and asked price of the common stock on June 30, 2004 as reported on the OTC Bulletin Board, was $32,159,360.

          Number of shares of common stock outstanding as of March 21, 2005: 77,993,754



INTERNATIONAL FUEL TECHNOLOGY, INC.

FORM 10-K

For The Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2004

INDEX

Part I

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Business

3-10

 

Item 2.

Properties

10

 

Item 3.

Legal Proceedings

10

 

Item 4.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

10

 

 

 

 

Part II

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 5.

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

11

 

Item 6.

Selected Financial Data

11-12

 

Item 7.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

12-18

 

Item 7a.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

18

 

Item 8.

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

18

 

Item 9.

Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

18

 

Item 9a.

Controls and Procedures

18-19

 

 

 

 

Part III

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 10.

Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

19-20

 

Item 11.

Executive Compensation

20-22

 

Item 12.

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

22-23

 

Item 13.

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

23-24

 

Item 14.

Principal Accountant Fees and Services

24

 

 

 

 

Part IV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 15.

Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K

25-26

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PART I

 

Forward Looking Statements and Associated Risks

 

 

 

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These forward looking statements are based largely on the expectations of International Fuel Technology Inc. (“IFT” or the “Company”) and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond IFT’s control, including, but not limited to, economic, competitive and other factors affecting IFT’s operations, markets, products and services, expansion strategies and other factors discussed elsewhere in this report and the documents filed by IFT with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements.  In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking information contained in this report will in fact prove accurate.  IFT does not undertake any obligation to revise these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.

 

 

Item 1.

Business

 

 

 

INTRODUCTION:

 

 

 

IFT was incorporated in Nevada in 1996 by a team of individuals who sought to address the issue of reducing harmful engine emissions while at the same time improving the operating performance of engines, especially with respect to engine power and fuel economy. Since its incorporation, IFT’s initial focus has been research and development.

 

 

 

IFT is engaged in one reportable industry segment. Financial information regarding this segment is contained in IFT’s financial statements included in this report.

 

 

 

At December 31, 2004, IFT had seven full-time employees. No employee of IFT is represented by a labor union or is subject to a collective bargaining agreement. IFT believes that its employee relations are good.

 

 

 

Unlike other conventional fuel technologies, IFT’s additives are based on surfactant chemistry technology. Because of the unique character of surfactant molecules, the IFT formulations coat the fuel system, increasing lubricity (reducing engine wear and tear) while the detergent character of the molecules prevents deposit formation on fuel injectors. Finally, the dispersal of the surfactant molecules throughout the fuel results in greater atomization and efficiency of combustion, providing proven increases in fuel economy and reductions in emissions.

 

 

 

The additive formulations may be easily splash-blended in diesel or gasoline, or combined with fossil fuel and a series of mediums including synthetic diesel, ethanol, biodiesel, and urea/water, creating environmentally friendly finished fuel blends. The resulting additive fuel blends materially improve fuel economy, enhance lubricity and lower harmful engine emissions while decreasing reliance on petroleum-based fuels through the use of more efficient, alternative and renewable fuel mediums. With the increasing pressure from public and private efforts around the world to reduce the level of harmful engine emissions, combined with the high cost of existing technologies now being sold to address this problem, management believes that the Company’s surfactant technology is poised to be one of the leading technologies adopted as part of the effort to clean up the global environment.

 

 

 

IFT has completed independent testing to confirm the efficacy of its technology and is now primarily focused on the commercialization and marketing of its proprietary additives and fuel blends.

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TECHNOLOGY

 

 

 

Unlike most fuel additives, IFT’s additive formulations are non-petroleum based, environmentally friendly detergent substances, known as surfactants. IFT’s surfactant-based additive formulations are composed of a complex mixture of chemical molecules which, when blended into distillates of gasoline, lowers the fuel’s overall surface tension. This allows for improved atomization of the fuel in the induction and combustion chambers resulting in a more complete and efficient burn which improves fuel economy and reduces harmful emissions. Due to their inherent lubricious, detergency and emulsifaction properties, IFT additives also (i) substantially increase fuel lubricity; (ii) eliminate phase separation when combining petroleum-based fuels with oxygenates, such as ethanol; (iii) act as a detergent in the fuel delivery system and significantly reduce deposits on fuel injector heads; and (iv) emulsify any free water in the system.

 

 

 

Once the additive is splash-blended with a fuel the blend forms into a stable emulsion, no additional mixing or agitation is required for the fuel blend to remain perfectly emulsified.


 

The following summarizes the benefits of IFT’s technology:

 

(1)

Fuel economy: The reduction in the fuel’s overall surface tension, allowing for improved atomization results in a more complete burn. The engine, therefore, is effectively maximizing the inherent energy in the fuel. Fuel economy is also enhanced by (i) increased lubricity which enhances the efficiency of the fuel system, and (ii) the detergency effect which prevents the deterioration of engine performance caused by detrimental deposits.

 

(2)

Lubricity: The additive will absorb to the sides of the engine fuel system. This has the effect of coating the fuel system and reducing the friction created as the fuel flows through it.

 

(3)

Detergency: Because surfactants are detergents, they will act to constantly clean the fuel system and engine. The detrimental deposits, which occur when using un-additized fuel, are prevented.

 

(4)

Emissions: The improved atomization of the fuel, resulting from the use of IFT’s additives, provides for a more complete fuel combustion. As a result, the amount of harmful carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and particulate matter emissions are reduced significantly. The increased fuel efficiency and economy resulting from the use of IFT’s additives means that less fuel has to be burned for the same power output. Therefore, compared to un-additized fuel, less carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides are released into the atmosphere for the same power output.

 

(5)

Co-solvency: An exciting benefit of IFT’s additive technology is the ability to hold ethanol and water in gasoline and diesel as a stable, homogeneous fuel. This is possible because IFT’s additives are based on surfactant chemistry. This enables the water/ethanol molecules to be distributed throughout the fuel in a stable and homogeneous manner, preventing phase separation and enhancing uniform combustion.

 

(6)

Microbial contamination: If water is present in the fuel and phase separation occurs, aerobic and anaerobic bacterial and fungal growth may occur in the aqueous phase. The co-solving effect of the IFT additives prevents phase separation from occurring and eliminates the environment for microbial growth. This reduces the need for biocides to treat the fuel, which can be expensive and difficult to handle.

 

(7)

Corrosion inhibitors: IFT’s fuel additives are natural corrosion inhibitors. When the additive surfactant molecules absorb to the side of the fuel system, they provide a protective coating. Also, the ability to co-solve any free water in the fuel, and prevent phase separation, helps prevent any corrosion that may occur due to the aqueous phase.

 

(8)

Reduced maintenance: The combined effects of improved lubricity, detergency, corrosion inhibition, and cleaner burn resulting from the use of IFT additive technology extend the service life of the engine while reducing maintenance costs.

4


 

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

 

 

 

IFT has filed three patents pertaining to eight different uses of its proprietary technology relating to its fuel additives and fuel blends.

 

 

 

A patent application covering the chemical formulations for the additives Diesolift, Gasolift, and Kerolift has been filed and is pending. A patent application covering IFT’s proprietary synthetic diesel fuel blend (see “EPAct Application”) and the additive formulation used to make that fuel blend has been filed and is pending. In addition, IFT and Tomah (see “Manufacturing Partner”) have filed a joint patent pertaining to urea/water technology. These patent applications protect IFT’s technology in many countries.

 

 

 

Additional patent applications for the extension of IFT technology are in the process of being filed.

 

 

 

INDEPENDENT TESTING

 

 

 

IFT has completed extensive testing at Southwest Research Institiute (“SwRI”), in San Antonio,  Texas and Prodrive Ltd, in the United Kingdom. The test results confirmed the effectiveness of IFT’s additive formulations. In particular, all IFT fuel blends tested achieved: (i) an increase in fuel economy; (ii) no loss of engine power or torque; (iii) an increase in lubricity; and (iv) a reduction in CO2, NOx, and PM.

 

 

 

SwRI is an independent, nonprofit, applied engineering and physical sciences research and development organization with 11 technical divisions using multidisciplinary approaches to problem solving. The institute occupies 1,200 acres and provides nearly two million square feet of laboratories, test facilities, workshops, and offices for more than 2,700 employees who perform contract work for industry and government clients. SwRI’s main office is located in San Antonio, TX.

 

 

 

The testing protocol at SwRI for the IFT tests used the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) reference engine, a 1991 Detroit Diesel Corporation Series 60 heavy-duty diesel engine (rebuilt to 1994-model specifications). The engine performance tests were conducted using the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Federal Test Procedure transient cycle, and the emissions were evaluated according to the California Code of Federal Regulations Title 40 requirements for heavy-duty engines. For a representative picture of the use of different fuel mediums against base diesel fuels, the testing used both EPA #2 diesel and CARB-equivalent diesel, which has significantly lower sulfur and aromatics content.

 

 

 

Prodrive Ltd. is the only independent fuels and lubricants test laboratory in the United Kingdom. Prodrive works with representatives from engine, oil and additive manufacturers to develop and enhance test methods for the evaluation of fuel, lubricant and additive technologies. Prodrive’s world-class test facilities have more than 100 engineers, with access to more than 50 engine test cells, including the latest and advanced transient dynamometers. Prodrive plays a major role in bringing together all the fuels and lubricants testing bodies from around the world, including the Council for Development of Performance Tests for Transportation Fuels, Lubricants and other Fluids, Japan’s OACIS and ACEA in the U.S.

 

 

 

PRODUCTS

 

 

 

IFT has introduced three trademark brands that are being marketed around the world: Diesolift, Gasolift, and Kerolift.

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Diesolift:

 

The Diesolift range of products applies IFT’s proprietary fuel enhancing technology to the field of diesel fuel and engines. Specifically formulated for use in heavy distillate fuels, use of Diesolift additized fuel blends provides all the benefits which characterize IFT’s portfolio of surfactant fuel enhancers. Variations of Diesolift can be specifically formulated to maximize the performance of No.2 diesel, diesel and ethanol blends, and diesel and biodiesel blends.

 

 

 

Gasolift:

 

Gasolift is the range of products specifically designed to apply IFT’s fuel enhancing technology to gasoline and light distillate fuels. Use of Gasolift brings significant improvements in engine performance, resulting in improved fuel economy and therefore reduced fuel costs.

 

 

 

Kerolift:

 

Kerolift has been specifically formulated to bring added benefits to heating oils, fuel systems and oil burners for all oil-fired equipment applications. Kerolift has a positive effect on the environment by reducing harmful emissions and “greenhouse” gases and eliminating black smoke.

 

 

 

IFT’s research and development expenses have been $108,146; $31,300; and $16,802 for the years 2004, 2003, and 2002, respectively.

 

 

 

EPAct APPLICATION

 

 

 

In February 2002, IFT filed a formal petition with the United States Department of Energy (“DOE”) requesting “alternative fuel” status for its Synthetic Diesel fuel blend under the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (“EPAct”). The EPAct program was designed with very specific goals in mind – make targeted reductions in the use of petroleum-based fuels in the United States while ensuring that the alternative fuels used to reduce our dependence on foreign oil are environmentally sound. IFT Synthetic Diesel is a fuel blend that consists substantially of synthetic diesel, a non-petroleum or non-barrel natural resource that is in abundant supply in the United States. In July 2002, the DOE responded to IFT’s petition and decided to take no additional action at that time. Management believes that its Synthetic Diesel should qualify for alternative fuel status and is in the process of pursuing other avenues to achieve designation of such status.

 

 

 

The benefits Synthetic Diesel delivers with respect to increased fuel economy, greater lubricity, lower emissions and other gains, enables this fuel blend on a net basis to be comparable to conventional EPA #2 diesel. With the ability to readily and significantly increase the supply of synthetic diesel derived, the wholesale adoption of this fuel blend by both EPAct and regular commercial fleets can be relatively rapid. As with all IFT fuel blends, there are no special infrastructure requirements for blending, storing or distributing Synthetic Diesel. Furthermore, Synthetic Diesel is a proprietary IFT fuel blend.

 

 

 

MANUFACTURING PARTNER

 

 

 

In 2001, IFT signed a manufacturing agreement with Tomah3 Products, Inc., (“Tomah”) which makes Tomah the primary manufacturer of IFT’s fuel additives. The agreement covers existing and to-be-developed fuel additives. The agreement also involves Tomah in efforts to work with IFT to continue to optimize the effectiveness and reduce the manufacturing costs of the fuel additives and additive formulations, as well as collaborate on research and development activities on behalf of IFT.

6


 

Tomah, based in Milton, Wisconsin, is a privately owned company specializing in the manufacturing of industrial surfactants. Tomah manufactures products for a variety of industries, including petroleum additives, mining, and industrial and institutional cleaning and ships products to companies around the world. Originally founded in 1967, Tomah was acquired by Exxon in 1984 and operated as a division of Exxon until 1994, when it was spun off in a management buyout. Tomah excels at custom manufacturing and in jointly developing products designed to meet specific needs. IFT chose Tomah as its partner for long-term supply arrangements because of Tomah’s manufacturing capabilities, rapid response times and technical expertise.

 

 

 

REGULATORY ISSUES

 

 

 

In January 2000, the EPA enacted a far-reaching, stringent set of diesel emission standards that requires significant reduction in harmful emissions, especially Particulate Matter (PM) and Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) beginning in 2004 and to be completely integrated by 2007. PM in diesel emissions is to be reduced by 90% and NOx is to be reduced by 95%. Equally important in the diesel fuel marketplace, the EPA also requires that 97% of the sulfur currently in diesel fuel be eliminated beginning in 2006.

 

 

 

Also, in order for IFT’s products to be used in the United States, EPA registration is required. In December 2001, IFT received EPA registration for the additive component of its fuel blends. In addition to the EPA, each state has its own regulatory body governing emissions standards. The most well known state agency, and the precedent setter for many other states, is CARB. All diesel fuel sold in California must be approved by CARB, which has a thorough and well-defined procedure for certification.

 

 

 

Another federal agency shaping the landscape of petroleum-based fuel consumption is the DOE. In an effort to reduce dependence on foreign oil and keep up with increasing demand for petroleum products, the DOE has created and sponsored programs that encourage the use of alternative fuels. The programs, such as the Energy Policy Act (EPAct) and the ethanol and biodiesel subsidy programs of the DOE and other government agencies, provide significant incentives for the adoption of targeted fuel blends, many of which are created and enhanced by the use of IFT’s products. IFT believes its products are well positioned to help consumers conform to current and future emissions standards and take advantage of existing incentive programs in the United States and the rest of the world.

 

 

 

COMPETITION

 

 

 

The breadth of existing technologies claiming to have solved engine emissions problems runs the gamut from alternative fueled vehicles (electric cars, fuel cell vehicles, etc.) to engine magnets.  Despite the vast amount of research that has been performed with the intention of solving emissions problems, no single technology has yet to gain widespread acceptance from both the public (regulatory) and private sectors.  The United States government and the governments of other countries have tried using economic incentives and tax breaks to promote the development of a variety of emissions reduction technologies.  However the base cost of many of these, coupled with issues such as lack of appropriate infrastructure (for example, compressed natural gas storage and delivery systems) and technical limitations (keeping alternative fuels emulsified, significant loss of power and fuel economy with current alternative fuels), currently makes market acceptance of many technologies economically unfeasible over the long term.

 

 

 

Given these limitations, it is unlikely that the global marketplace will accept just one technology, or a limited number of technologies, to solve the problems with harmful engine emissions. Management believes the “natural selection” expected to take place over the coming decade for new technologies may evolve on a market-by-market basis and be largely dependent upon local political influence.  Signs of the market development forces can be seen in:

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(i)

Europe, where several countries, including Great Britain, France and Italy have enacted legislation providing tax breaks to companies that use fuel emulsions blending diesel and water;

 

(ii)

United States, where legislation has been enacted in Texas granting tax incentives to diesel and water based emulsions and in California, where low-sulfur diesel is being phased in and  powerful agricultural lobbies are promoting the use of alternative fuels such as biodiesel and ethanol in the federal government;

 

(iii)

China, where the central government has announced the construction of its first ethanol facilities; and

 

(iv)

Brazil, where regulations require a fuel blend with up to 22% ethanol.


 

Because the efforts to reduce harmful engine emissions are so widespread throughout the world, the market for competitive alternatives to existing solutions is relatively robust.  In general, these efforts can be placed into four categories: fuel blends (including aqueous and ethanol), additive technologies (catalysts such as metallic or precious metal additives), alternative fuels (CNG, biodiesel, and others), and after-market systems (catalytic converters and urea SCR systems).  Despite the efforts of all of these disparate technologies, management believes no one technology will dominate the emissions control market due to the technological limitations inherent in each one.  Rather, a combination of technologies that maximizes their individual strengths while limiting their weakness, all while delivering the highest cost/value relationship will be used. A number of our existing competitors have significantly greater financial, technical and marketing resources than we do. We believe that the principal factors affecting competition in our markets are product quality, scientific and technological innovation, and price.

 

 

 

MARKETING STRATEGY

 

 

 

During 2003, IFT assembled a marketing and technical team of experienced industry professionals to pursue commercial opportunities for IFT’s fuel additive technology. Significant gains are being achieved in product exposure to the marketplace. Going forward, IFT will continue to execute a four-pronged approach to product commercialization:


 

Field Engagement Partners

 

 

 

Management believes an expeditious means of achieving product awareness and market  acceptance is through strategic field engagements with commercial level users of petroleum products. IFT is in discussions with several fleet owners who represent a cross-section of diesel engine use, including trucking, school buses, off-road construction, and municipal fleet applications. Formal trials have commenced, and management expects the efficacy of their technology to be validated, resulting in sales to these fleet owners. Currently, there are no such agreements in place.

 

 

 

Distribution Partners

 

 

 

In order to streamline operations and take advantage of existing industry expertise, IFT is pursuing distribution partnerships with certain companies that have established operations in the fuel and fuel additive markets to market and sell IFT products worldwide. IFT is in formal discussions with a number of potential distribution partners to market and sell its products. In 2004, the following agreements were entered into:

 

 

 

May 13, 2004: IFT signed a development agreement with Gulf Oil International to develop new product ranges using IFT’s proprietary surfactant technology.

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September 2, 2004: IFT signed an exclusive distribution agreement with First Asia Fuel Corporation to market and distribute IFT products and technology to certain Asian countries: China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Miramar, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam.

 

 

 

October 12, 2004: IFT announced that its exclusive Asian distribution partner, First Asia Fuel Corporation, signed an agreement with PT Prima Energy granting PT Prima the exclusive distribution rights to IFT products throughout Indonesia.

 

 

 

November 10, 2004: IFT signed a distribution agreement with Soliton R&D to distribute IFT products in the U.S.

 

 

 

November 18, 2004: IFT signed a commercial and technical partnership agreement with Expertises Technologies et Services Produits to jointly market IFT’s technology and jointly develop and market new products utilizing IFT’s tedchnology in Europe.

 

 

 

December 7, 2004: IFT signed a distribution agreement with European Consultants S.A. to market and distribute IFT’s products in Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia,  and Macedonia.

 

 

 

December 22, 2004: IFT signed an agreement with National Power Corporation, a wholly owned and managed energy company of the Philippine government’s Department of Energy, to utilize IFT’s DiesolIFT in a pilot program.

 

 

 

Direct Sales

 

 

 

In addition to marketing efforts with fleet owners and distribution concerns, IFT is currently selling “additive only” directly to consumers using several distribution channels. IFT continues to utilize trade show attendance, advertising in industry publications and direct telemarketing to create initial awareness of the products and their benefits to consumers, supported by “800” number call-in support.

 

 

 

Since the consumer tends to be less price sensitive than distributors and wholesalers of fuel, and the United States political climate is desirable to market a product that reduces dependence on foreign oil, protects the environment (through reductions in harmful emissions) and ultimately pays for itself two to three times over through increases in fuel economy, management believes there is an opportunity with a direct-to-the-customer strategy.

 

 

 

Regulatory and Trade Association Relationships

 

 

 

The final component of IFT’s marketing strategy involves educating a number of industry related entities as to the benefits of IFT products. IFT has started to, and will continue to, develop relationships with groups such as the Renewable Fuels Association (an ethanol industry trade group), CARB, DOE, the European Parliament, and other entities representing a diverse group of private and public interests, to push for the adoption of IFT additive formulations in a variety of finished fuel blends.


 

SUMMARY

 

 

 

IFT believes that its products are well-positioned to help consumers: (i) conform to current and future emissions standards; (ii) take advantage of existing incentive programs in the United States. and the rest of the world; and (iii) realize fuel economy improvements. Going forward, IFT believes its additive formulations will be especially advantageous, as the utilization of lighter fraction fuels will increase. Historically, the blending of lighter fraction fuels with conventional heavier fraction fuels has resulted in a reduction in harmful emissions but a decrease in power, torque, fuel economy and lubricity. IFT additive formulations allow for the blending of lighter fraction fuels with conventional, heavier fraction fuels without a decrease in power, torque, fuel economy and lubricity while still reducing harmful emissions.

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Item 2.

Properties

 

 

 

IFT maintains its administrative offices at 7777 Bonhomme Avenue, Suite 1920, St. Louis, Missouri, 63105, under a lease agreement for office space and administrative services of $4,249 per month for approximately 1,500 square feet. A five-year lease agreement was signed on January 1, 2002.

 

 

 

Management believes that the current facilities are adequate to meet current operating requirements.

 

 

Item 3.

Legal Proceedings

 

 

 

IFT is subject to various lawsuits and claims with respect to matters arising out of the normal course of business. While the impact on future financial results is not subject to reasonable estimation because considerable uncertainty exists, management believes, after consulting with counsel, that the ultimate liabilities resulting from such lawsuits and claims will not materially affect the consolidated results, liquidity or financial positions of IFT.

 

 

Item 4.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

 

 

On November 22, 2004, IFT’s annual shareholders meeting was held in St.Louis. At this meeting the following directors were elected to the Board of Directors: Jonathan R. Burst, Rex Carr, David B. Norris, Harry F. Demetriou, John P. Stupp Jr., Gary Kirk, and Tony Cross. All directors will serve on IFT’s Board of Directors until the next annual shareholders’ meeting. A summary of the vote for Directors follows:


 

 

FOR

 

WITHHELD

 

 

 


 


 

Jonathan R. Burst

 

 

60,094,385

 

 

135,080

 

Rex Carr

 

 

60,180,433

 

 

49,032

 

David B. Norris

 

 

60,184,785

 

 

44,680

 

Harry F. Demetriou

 

 

60,184,035

 

 

45,430

 

John P. Stupp, Jr.1

 

 

60,187,785

 

 

41,680

 

Gary Kirk

 

 

60,183,035

 

 

46,430

 

Tony Cross

 

 

60,183,785

 

 

45,680

 


 


 

1 Resigned from the board of directors in December of 2004.

 

 

 

The shareholders also voted to ratify IFT’s auditors, BDO Seidman, LLP. 60,097,910 shares, being more than a majority of the outstanding stock of IFT, were voted in favor of, 51,200 shares voted against, and 80,355 shares abstained from ratification of the appointment of BDO Seidman, LLP to audit the financial statements of IFT for the year 2004.

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PART II

Item 5.

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters

 

 

 

(a) Market Information

 

 

 

The Common Stock of IFT is traded on the National Association of Securities Dealers OTC Bulletin Board system under the symbol “IFUE.OB” The range of closing high and low bid prices shown below is as reported by the OTC Bulletin Board.  The quotations shown reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.


 

 

Per Share Common Stock Bid Prices by Quarter

 

 

 


 

 

 

2003

 

2004

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

High

 

Low

 

High

 

Low

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

First Quarter

 

$

0.13

 

$

0.05

 

$

0.42

 

$

0.16

 

Second Quarter

 

$

0.15

 

$

0.08

 

$

0.74

 

$

0.29

 

Third Quarter

 

$

0.10

 

$

0.06

 

$

0.45

 

$

0.27

 

Fourth Quarter

 

$

0.51

 

$

0.06

 

$

1.97

 

$

0.34

 


 

(b) Holders of Common Stock

 

 

 

As of the close of business on March 21, 2005, the last reported bid price per share of IFT’s common stock was $2.32.  As of March 21, 2005, IFT estimates there were 2,500 record holders of IFT’s common stock.  Such number does not include persons whose shares are held by a bank, brokerage house or clearing company, but does include such bank, brokerage houses and clearing companies.

 

 

 

(c) Dividends

 

 

 

IFT has not declared or paid a cash dividend to shareholders. The Board of Directors presently intends to retain any future earnings to finance IFT operations and does not expect to authorize cash dividends in the foreseeable future.

 

 

 

(d) Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

 

 

 

In December 2004, IFT issued an aggregrate of 828,571 shares of restricted common stock at an average price of $0.78 per share, which reflects the market price of the shares. The shares were issued in a private placement in reliance on exemption from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the shares were only offered to accredited investors.

 

 

Item 6.

Selected Financial Statement Data

 

 

 

The following tables set forth certain information concerning the Statements of Operations and Balance Sheets of IFT and should be read in conjunction with the Financial Statements and the notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report.

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(a) Selected Statement of Operations Data (In Thousands of Dollars, Except Per Share Data)


 

 

Fiscal Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

2000

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 

Revenues

 

 

24

 

 

9

 

 

20

 

 

0

 

 

0

 

Cost of Goods Sold

 

 

16

 

 

5

 

 

17

 

 

0

 

 

0

 

Operating Expenses

 

 

4,526

 

 

2,812

 

 

3,237

 

 

6,787

 

 

4,690

 

Net Loss

 

 

(4,519

)

 

(2,619

)

 

(3,479

)

 

(7,575

)

 

(6,688

)

Basic and Diluted Net Loss per Common Share

 

$

(0.06

)

$

(0.04

)

$

(0.06

)

$

(0.21

)

$

(0.36

)

Weighted Average Shares

 

 

74,910,974

 

 

70,140,774

 

 

55,489,495

 

 

36,416,469

 

 

18,827,802

 


 

On July 22, 1999, IFT effected a one-for-ten reverse split of its outstanding common stock. All references to share information have been restated to reflect this split.

 

 

 

(b) Selected Balance Sheet Data (In Thousands of Dollars)


 

 

Fiscal Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

2000

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 

Total Assets

 

 

3,819

 

 

4,027

 

 

4,067

 

 

4,528

 

 

175

 

Long-Term Debt

 

 

0

 

 

0

 

 

163

 

 

258

 

 

162

 


Item 7.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition

 

 

 

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes thereto and included elsewhere in this Form 10-K.

 

 

 

Overview

 

 

 

IFT has developed a family of fuel blends that have been created through the use of proprietary fuel additives. IFT is in the process of patenting the fuel additives and resulting fuel blends as part of its efforts to commercialize these fuel blends. The individual fuel blends incorporating the IFT additive formulations include base fuel with additive only, base fuel with kerosene, base fuel with biodiesel, base fuel with ethanol, and base fuel with an urea/water solution. IFT seeks to commercialize these fuel blends on a global basis through the use of strategic partnerships with a variety of targeted companies, including fuel refiners, distributors of fuel additives, Original Equipment Manufacturers, and other companies.

 

 

 

IFT began selling its products during the first quarter of 2002 and is no longer a development stage company. IFT raised capital for its initial development through the issuance of its equity securities and debt instruments.

 

 

 

Comparison of Twelve Months Ended 12/31/04 and Twelve Months Ended 12/31/03

 

 

 

Operating Expenses

 

 

 

Total operating expenses were $4,526,338 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004, as compared to operating expenses of $2,812,494 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003. Total operating expenses for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004 represents an increase of $1,713,844, or 61%, from the prior period. The net increase was mainly due to additional consultants hired, increase in stock based compensation, offset by a decrease in legal expenses.

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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

 

 

Total selling, general and administrative expenses were $4,120,469 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004, as compared to $2,405,570 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003. Total selling, general and administrative expenses for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004 represent a $1,714,899 increase, or 71% from the prior period. The level of selling, general and administrative expenses for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004 was significantly higher due to the hiring of additional consultants (approximately $516,000), increase in payroll expense (approximately $1,422,000; see below). This increase of expense was partially offset by approximately $400,000 of decreased legal fees, primarily related to the settlement of litigation from previous years. Selling, general and administrative expenses should increase in 2005 while IFT increases its efforts to commercialize its products.

 

 

 

Payroll expenses were approximately $1,794,000 during the twelve months ended December 31, 2004, as compared to $372,000 for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2003. Payroll for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2004 represents an increase of approximately $1,422,000 from the prior year. Payroll expenses increased primarily as a result of an increase in stock based compensation.

 

 

 

Amortization and Depreciation Expenses

 

 

 

Amortization and depreciation expenses were $405,869 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004, as compared to $406,924 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003. The level of amortization and depreciation expenses for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004 is consistent with the expense in 2003. Amortization and depreciation expenses should remain consistent in 2005.

 

 

 

Interest Expense

 

 

 

Interest expense was $0 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004 as compared to $8,900 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003.  Interest expense is expected to be $0 in 2005.

 

 

 

Provision for Income Taxes

 

 

 

IFT has operated at a net loss since inception and has not recorded or paid any income taxes. IFT has  significant net operating loss carryforwards that would be recognized at such time as IFT demonstrates the ability to operate on a profitable basis for an extended period of time. The deferred income tax asset resulting from the net operating loss carryforwards has been fully reserved with a valuation allowance.

 

 

 

Extinguishment of Liabilities

 

 

 

In December 2003, as a result of a litigation settlement, IFT was released from its obligation regarding notes payable in the amount of $162,500, accrued interest relating to the notes of $27,500 and interest expense of $8,900. The write-off of the notes and interest was recognized as other income.

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Net Loss

 

 

 

The net loss was $4,518,936 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004 as compared to the net loss of $2,618,718 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003.  Net loss for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004 represents an increase of $1,900,218, or 73%, from the prior period.  The net loss per share of common stock was $.06 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004 as compared to the net loss per common share of $.04 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003. The increase in loss per share was caused by an increase in stock option expense, as explained above, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004.

 

 

 

Comparison of Twelve Months Ended 12/31/03 and Twelve Months Ended 12/31/02

 

 

 

Operating Expenses

 

 

 

Total operating expenses were $2,812,494 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003, as compared to operating expenses of $3,236,761 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2002. Total operating expenses for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003 represents a $424,267, or 13.1%, decrease from the prior period. The decrease was mainly due to a reduction in officer’s stock awards.

 

 

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

 

 

Total selling, general and administrative expenses were $2,405,570 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003, as compared to $2,829,898 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2002. Total selling, general and administrative expenses for the twelve months ended December 31, 2002 represent a $424,328 decrease, or 15.0% from the prior period. The level of selling, general and administrative expenses for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003 was significantly lower because payroll expenses were reduced $997,800 in 2003 (see below). This reduction of expense was partially offset by approximately $300,000 of increased professional fees (primarily related to the settlements of litigation in 2003) and an increase of approximately $200,000 in consulting expense relating to additional consultants hired by IFT during 2003.

 

 

 

Payroll expenses were $371,800 during the twelve months ended December 31, 2003, as compared to $1,369,600 for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2002. Payroll for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2003 represents a decrease of $997,800 from the prior period. Payroll expenses decreased primarily as a result of a reduction in stock based compensation of approximately $266,000 and a reduction of officer payroll of $610,000.

 

 

 

Amortization and Depreciation Expenses

 

 

 

Amortization and depreciation expenses were $406,924 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003, as compared to $406,863 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2002. The level of amortization and depreciation expense for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003 is consistent with the expense in 2002.

 

 

 

Interest Expense

 

 

 

Interest expense was $8,900 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003 as compared to $266,387 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2002.  In 2002, there was approximately $750,000 of convertible debentures and advances to stockholders outstanding at various points throughout the year. These items were retired and converted into shares of common stock in 2002. As a result, there were no significant items generating interest in 2003.

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Provision for Income Taxes

 

 

 

IFT has operated at a net loss since inception and has not recorded or paid any income taxes. IFT has a significant net operating loss carryforwards that would be recognized at such time as IFT demonstrates the ability to operate on a profitable basis for an extended period of time. The deferred income tax asset resulting from the net operating loss carryforwards has been fully reserved with a valuation allowance.

 

 

 

Extinguishment of Liabilities

 

 

 

In December 2003, as a result of a litigation settlement, IFT was released from its obligation regarding notes payable in the amount of $162,500, accrued interest relating to the notes of $27,500 and interest expense of $8,900. The write-off of the notes and interest were recognized as other income.

 

 

 

Net Loss

 

 

 

The net loss was $2,618,718 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003 as compared to the net loss of $3,478,620 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2002.  Net loss for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003 represents a decrease of $859,902, or 24.7%, from the prior period.  The net loss per share of common stock was $.04 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003 as compared to the net loss per common share of $.06 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2002. The decrease in loss per share was primarily caused by a reduction of selling, general and administrative expenses for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003 and the extinguishment of liabilities in the year ended December 31, 2003. In addition, there were more weighted-average shares outstanding in 2003.

 

 

 

New Accounting Pronouncements

 

 

 

In November 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 151 “Inventory Costs-an amendment of ARB No. 43, Chapter 4” (“FAS 151”).  FAS 151 clarifies the accounting for abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs, and wasted material (spoilage) to require that these items be included as current-period charges and not included in overhead.  In addition, FAS 151 requires that allocation of fixed production overheads to the costs of conversion be based on the normal capacity of the production facilities.  The provisions in FAS 151 are effective for inventory costs incurred during fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005.  We are in the process of evaluating the requirements of FAS 151 but do not expect the adoption of FAS 151 to have a significant effect on our financial statements.

 

 

 

In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share–Based Payment” (“FAS 123R”), which revised and replaced SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Payment” and superceded APB Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees.”  FAS 123R requires the measurement of all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, using a fair-value based method and the recording of such expense in our consolidated statements of operations.  The pro-forma disclosures previously permitted under SFAS No. 123 will no longer be an alternative to financial statement recognition. The provisions of FAS 123R are effective for reporting periods beginning after June 15, 2005.  We are currently evaluating the requirements of FAS 123R, but because we are accounting for employee stock option grants in a footnote disclosure as permitted by SFAS No. 123, the adoption of FAS 123R will have an impact on our results of operations.

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In December 2004, the FASB issued Staff Position no. FAS 109-2, “Accounting and Disclosure Guidance for the Foreign Earnings Repatriation Provision within the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004” (“FAS 109-2”).  The American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 allows for a special one-time dividends received deduction on the repatriation of certain foreign earnings to a U.S. taxpayer if certain criteria are met.  The provisions of FAS 109-2 were effective immediately upon issuance.  The adoption of FAS 109-2 did not have a significant impact on our financial statements.

 

 

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates


 

Valuation of long-lived intangible assets.

 

IFT assesses the impairment of identifiable long-lived intangible assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Factors IFT considers important which could trigger an impairment review include the following:

 

(i)

Significant underperformance relative to expected historical or projected future operating results;

 

(ii)

Significant changes in the manner of IFT’s use of the acquired assets or the strategy for IFT’s overall business;

 

(iii)

Significant negative industry or economic trends;

 

(iv)

Significant decline in IFT’s stock price for a sustained period; and

 

(v)

IFT’s market capitalization relative to net book value.


 

As of December 31, 2004, there has been no impairment of long-lived intangible assets.

 

 

 

Valuation of goodwill.  IFT tests goodwill for impairment at least annually in the fourth quarter.  IFT will also review goodwill for impairment throughout the year if any events or changes in circumstances that indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable are identified (such triggers for impairment review are described above in the section Valuation of Long-Lived Intangible Assets).

 

 

 

To test impairment, IFT uses the market approach to determine the fair value of the Company.  Following this approach, the fair value of the business exceeded the carrying value of the business as of December 31, 2004.  As a result, no impairment of goodwill was recorded.

 

 

 

Deferred Income Taxes. Deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences of “temporary differences” by applying enacted statutory rates applicable to future years to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of existing assets and liabilities. At December 31, 2004, IFT’s deferred income tax assets consisted principally of net operating loss carryforwards, and have been fully offset with a valuation allowance due to the uncertainty that a tax benefit will be realized from the assets in the future.

 

 

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

 

 

A critical component of management’s operating plan impacting the continued existence of IFT is the ability to obtain additional capital through additional debt and/or equity financing. Management does not anticipate that IFT will generate a positive internal cash flow until such time as IFT can generate revenues from license fees from its products, which may take the next few years to realize. If IFT cannot obtain the necessary capital to pursue its business plan, IFT may have to cease or significantly curtail its operations.  This would materially impact its ability to continue as a going concern.  The independent registered public accounting firm’s reports included with the financial statements later in this Form 10-K indicate there is a substantial doubt that IFT can continue as a going concern.

   

 

A significant portion of IFT’s operating loss relates to charges for non-cash operating expenses such as amortization, depreciation and stock compensation. In addition, IFT has offset some of its capital needs through the issuance of common stock and options to its employees and consultants as compensation for services rendered, which have totaled $134,000 for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2004.

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During 2004, IFT has raised $2,100,000 in cash from the issuance of common stock.  These funds have been raised through private placement transactions.

 

 

 

The cash used in operating activities is $1,928,679 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004 as compared to cash used in operating activities of $2,153,948 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003.  Cash used in operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004 decreased by $225,269. The net decrease is primarily attributable to a decrease in cash paid for litigation expenses, offset by an increase in cash paid for payroll expenses. The cash used in investing activities was $0 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004 as compared to $740 provided by investing activities for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003.  The cash provided by financing activities was $2,100,000 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004 as compared to $2,499,980 provided by financing activities for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003. In both periods, cash was provided primarily for the issuance of stock. Net cash increased by $171,321 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004 as compared to net cash increasing by $345,292 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003. The decrease from the prior year is primarily a result of the timing from the sale of common stock.

 

 

 

The cash used in operating activities is $2,153,948 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003 as compared to cash used in operating activities of $1,464,506 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2002.  Cash used in operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003 increased by $689,442. The increase is primarily attributable to a decrease of approximately $1,100,000 in non-cash stock compensation, which was partially offset by an increase in cash paid for consulting services and compensation. The cash used in investing activities was $740 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003 as compared to $45,000 provided by investing activities for the twelve months ended December 31, 2002. Cash used in investing activities in 2003 consists solely of the purchase of office equipment, while the cash provided in 2002 was solely from repayments of notes receivable previously assigned to IFT.  The cash provided by financing activities was $2,499,980 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003 as compared to $1,400,000 provided by financing activities for the twelve months ended December 31, 2002. In both periods, cash was provided primarily for the issuance of stock. Net cash increased by $345,292 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003 as compared to net cash decreasing by $19,506 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2002. The increase is primarily a result of $569,980 received for issuance of common stock during the fourth quarter of 2003.

 

 

 

Working capital (deficit) at December 31, 2004 was $256,750 as compared to ($42,578) at December 31, 2003. The improvement is primarily a result of the increase in cash of $171,321, and the settlement of certain liabilities.

 

 

 

Effective October 27, 1999, IFT merged with and into Blencathia Acquisition Corporation (“Blencathia”).  Blencathia had 300,000 shares outstanding at the time of merger, which it redeemed and canceled. In exchange for 300,000 shares of Blencathia’s common stock, IFT issued Blencathia 300,000 shares of its restricted common stock.  These shares of restricted common stock are expected to be sold in an amount sufficient to provide the former shareholders of Blencathia with proceeds of $500,000.

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On May 8, 2000, IFT issued 300,000 common shares that were contingently issued per the Blencathia merger agreement.  The 300,000 shares of common stock are included in the statement of stockholders’ deficit for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004, 2003, and 2002 but are not included in earnings per share and weighted average share calculations for those periods. They will be included when the shares are sold to provide payment to the shareholders of Blencathia. The shareholders of Blencathia have represented to the management of IFT that the 300,000 shares will be sold only with IFT’s approval.  If the shares are sold and $500,000 is not generated additional shares may need to be issued to the shareholders of Blencathia.  Based on the March 11, 2005 market price, $2.23, no additional shares would need to be issued to generate the $500,000 in proceeds.

 

 

 

During 2004, IFT sold restricted shares, in a private placement, to a director netting $2,100,000 in cash.

 

 

 

While management cannot make any assurance as to the accuracy of our projections of future capital needs, it is anticipated that a total of approximately $2 million over the 2005 fiscal year will be necessary to enable IFT to meet its current capital needs. IFT will continue to seek funding, on a monthly basis, through private placements with existing shareholders/investors of IFT. However, there is the possibility that these private placements may end at some point in the future. If IFT is unable to secure this additional funding, IFT may need to significantly curtail operations.

 

 

 

Contractual Obligations


 

 

Payments due by period

 

 

 


 

 

 

Total

 

Less than
1 year

 

1-3 years

 

3-5 years

 

More than
5 years

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 

Operating leases

 

$

105,600

 

$

52,800

 

$

52,800

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Total contractual obligations

 

 

105,600

 

 

52,800

 

 

52,800

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 


Item 7a.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

 

 

Not applicable.

 

 

Item 8.

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

 

 

 

Financial statements as of December 31, 2004 and 2003 and for the twelve month periods ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 are presented in a separate section of this report following Part IV.

 

 

Item 9.

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

 

 

 

None.

 

 

Item 9a.

Controls and Procedures


 

(a)

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. Based on their evaluations as of a December 31, 2004, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, with the participation of our full management team, have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) are (i) designed to ensure that material information relating to us is made known to our chief executive officer and chief financial officer by others, particularly during the period in which this report was being prepared, and (ii) effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Changes in controls. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2004, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART III

Item 10.

Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

 

 

 

The following are the names of our directors and executive officers, their present positions with IFT and biographical information.


Name

 

Age

 

Title


 


 


Jonathan R. Burst

 

46

 

Chief Executive Officer, President, Director, Chairman

Michael F. Obertop

 

34

 

Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Secretary

Gary Kirk

 

43

 

Director of Sales and Marketing, Director

David B. Norris

 

56

 

Director

Harry F. Demetriou

 

60

 

Director

Rex Carr

 

78

 

Director

Tony Cross

 

56

 

Director


 

All directors hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until their successors are elected and qualified.  At present, our Articles of Incorporation provide for not less than one nor more than thirteen directors.  Currently, we have six directors.  Our by-laws permit the Board of Directors to fill any vacancy and such director may serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until his successor is elected and qualified.  Officers serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

 

 

 

Background of Directors and Executive Officers:

 

 

 

JONATHAN R. BURST has served as IFT’s Chief Executive Officer since July 1999.  From July 1999 to February 2000 he also served as our President. Since January 2002, he served as President. In February 2000, Mr. Burst was appointed to IFT’s Board of Directors and became chairman in June 2000.  In 1998, Mr. Burst founded Burcor International, in St. Louis, Missouri, an insurance brokerage firm, and has served as its President since its inception.  From 1992 to 1998, Mr. Burst served as Executive Vice President and Managing Director of mergers and acquisitions at Aon Risk Services, a St. Louis, Missouri, mergers and acquisition risk management consulting company.  Mr. Burst received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Missouri in 1981.

 

 

 

MICHAEL F. OBERTOP, JD, CPA, MBA, has served as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary since October 2001.  From 1998 to September 2001, Mr. Obertop provided tax consulting services for PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, St. Louis, Missouri.  Mr. Obertop received his Masters in Business Administration and Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia in May 1998.

 

 

 

GARY KIRK has served as Director of Sales and Marketing since January 1, 2003. Mr. Kirk was elected to IFT’s Board of Directors on November 17, 2003. Mr. Kirk has 23 years of experience in the petroleum industry, all with Petrochem Carless Ltd., a United Kingdom based refiner and marketer of petroleum products. Mr. Kirk spent his first eight years as a research chemist and the last fifteen years in the marketing department. Mr. Kirk reported directly to the President as the Marketing Manager for Performance Fuels, covering accounts in Europe and the rest of the world.

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DAVID B. NORRIS has served on IFT’s Board of Directors since April 1999.  Since 1983, Mr. Norris has been the owner and President of Addicks Services, Inc., a construction company located in Richmond, Texas.

 

 

 

HARRY DEMETRIOU has served on IFT’s Board of Directors since February 2000.  For 25 years, Mr. Demetriou has owned ships that transport goods in bulk on a worldwide basis.

 

 

 

REX CARR has served on IFT’s Board of Directors since August 2002. Mr. Carr currently operates  the Rex Carr Law Firm, a seven person firm with offices in East St. Louis, IL, St. Louis, MO and Belleville, IL. Prior to starting the Rex Carr Law Firm, Mr. Carr served as the senior partner of a 36 person law firm, Carr, Korein, and Tillery, with offices in Missouri and Illinois, for more than fifty years. He and his firm specialize in a trial practice representing plaintiffs in complex litigation, class actions, and personal injury actions. He is admitted to practice in the U.S. Supreme Court and the Illinois and Missouri Supreme Courts. His business ventures include R.C. Holding Company, which owns and operates five hotel boats in France; Art Company London, which manufactures and sells art reproduced on canvas; the Carlyle Limited Partnership, which operates a marina at Carlyle Lake in Illinois; and numerous apartment complexes in Illinois.

 

 

 

TONY CROSS has served on IFT’s Board of Directors since November 2002. Mr. Cross is a graduate chemical engineer from the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom. He spent 17 years with Exxon Chemical, in Australia, Belgium and the United Kingdom where he was marketing Manager for the Solvents Business Division. In 1987, he joined the board of Carless Refining & Marketing Ltd., an independent United Kingdom refiner, as Marketing Director. Following its take-over by Repsol, Spain’s leading oil company, he was made Managing Director in 1996 overseeing the subsequent sale of the company as part of Repsol’s divestment program in 2000.

 

 

 

Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance

 

 

 

Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act, requires IFT’s executive officers and directors, and persons who beneficially own more than ten percent of IFT’s common stock, to file initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership with the SEC. Executive officers, directors and greater than ten percent beneficial shareholders are required by SEC regulations to furnish IFT with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file. Based upon a review of the copies of such forms furnished to IFT and written representations from IFT’s executive officers and directors, IFT believes that during fiscal 2004 Forms 3, 4 and 5 were filed on a timely basis for IFT’s executive officers and directors.

 

 

 

Code of Ethics

 

 

 

IFT has adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer, Senior Financial Officers and employees with financial reporting responsibilities. A copy will be provided at no charge. Requests can be sent to International Fuel Technology at 7777 Bonhomme Avenue, Suite 1920, St. Louis, Missouri 63105, attention Michael Obertop.

 

 

 

Financial Expert

 

 

 

The Board of Directors has determined that David Norris, an independent member of the Board, satisfies all of the criteria to be a “financial expert” as defined in Item 401(h) of Regulation S-K.

 

 

Item 11.

Executive Compensation

 

 

 

The following table sets forth information concerning all cash and non-cash compensation paid or to be paid by IFT as well as certain other compensation awarded, earned by and paid, during the fiscal years indicated, to the Chief Executive Officer and for each of IFT’s other executive officers whose annual salary and bonus exceeds $100,000 for such period in all capacities in which they served.

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Summary Compensation Table


Name and Principal Position

 

Period
Ended

 

Annual Compensation

 

Long Term Compensation

 



Salary

 

Bonus

 

Other
Compensation

Restricted
Stock
Awards

 

Securities
underlying
Options/
SARs

 

All Other
Compensation1


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Jonathan R. Burst,

 

 

12/31/2004

 

$

250,000

 

$

0

 

$

0

 

$

0

 

 

2,000,000

 

$

880,000

 

CEO

 

 

12/31/2003

 

$

250,000

 

$

0

 

$

0

 

$

0

 

 

0

 

$

0

 

 

 

 

12/31/2002

 

$

250,000

 

$

0

 

$

0

 

$

0

 

 

250,000

 

$

0

 


 

Perquisites and other personal benefits are omitted because they do not exceed either $50,000 or 10% of the total of annual salary and bonus for the named executive officer.

 

 

 


 

1 Compensation expense related to options granted in-the-money on the grant date.

OPTION/ SAR GRANTS IN 2004

(a)

 

Individual grants

 

(d)

 

 

 

Potential realizable value at
assumed annual rates of stock
price appreciation for option term
 

 

 



 

(b)

 

(c)

(e)

 

(f)

 

(g)

 

(h)

Name

 

Number of
securities
underlying
options/
SARs
granted (#)

 

Percent of
total options/ 
SARs
granted to
employees in
fiscal year

Exercise
price per
share

 

Market
price at
date of
grant

 

Expiration
Date

 

0% ($)

 

5% ($)

 

10% ($)

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Jonathan R. Burst, CEO

 

 

500,000

 

 

12.7

%

 

0.14

 

 

1.90

 

 

12/31/09

 

 

880,000

 

 

1,142,000

 

 

1,460,000

 

Jonathan R. Burst, CEO

 

 

750,000

 

 

19.0

%

 

1.00

 

 

0.40

 

 

12/31/10

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

Jonathan R. Burst, CEO

 

 

750,000

 

 

19.0

%

 

2.00

 

 

1.83

 

 

12/31/10

 

 

—  

 

 

339,000

 

 

931,000

 


 

Fiscal Year-End Option Values

 

 

 

The following table provides information on the value of the Chief Executive Officer’s unexercised options at December 31, 2004.


 

 

Number of Securities
Underlying Options at
December 31, 2004

 

Value of Unexercised
In-The-Money Options
at December 31, 2004

 

 

 


 


 

Name

 

Exercisable

 

Unexercisable

 

Exercisable

 

Unexercisable

 


 


 


 


 


 

Jonathan R. Burst

 

 

6,000,000

 

 

750,000

 

$

8,295,000

 

$

—  

 

21


 

Employment Agreements

 

 

 

In January 2002, IFT entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Burst to serve as Chief Executive Officer with an annual base salary of $250,000 and options to purchase 250,000 shares of IFT stock and a bonus award as deemed appropriate by IFT’s Board of Directors.  The three-year agreement ended on December 31, 2004. Mr. Burst continues to serve as the Chief Executive Officer.

 

 

 

Compensation of Directors

 

 

 

On February 23, 2000, the Board of Directors adopted the Director’s Stock Compensation Plan, which provides, at the Board’s option, for an annual award of 10,000 shares of IFT’s common stock to the Board members as reimbursement for their attendance at the Board meetings.  Each Board member will be awarded an additional 1,000 shares of IFT’s common stock for any three-telephone conference call Board meetings attended.

 

 

 

IFT did not grant stock awards or stock options during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 to the directors in their capacity as directors. IFT did not grant any share appreciation rights during 2004.

 

 

 

Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation

 

 

 

The following individuals served as member of the compensation committee of the registrant’s board of directors during the last completed fiscal year: Harry F. Demetriou, David Norris, and Rex Carr. 

 

 

Item 12.

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.

 

 

 

The following table sets forth information as of January 31, 2005 regarding the beneficial ownership determined in accordance with the SEC rules, which generally attributes beneficial ownership of securities to persons who possess sole or shared voting power and/or investment power with respect to those securities, of IFT’s common stock of: (i) each person known by IFT to own beneficially more than five percent of IFT’s common stock; (ii) each director  of IFT; (iii) each executive officer named in the Summary Compensation Table (see “Executive Compensation”); and (iv) all directors and executive officers of IFT as a group.  Except as otherwise specified, the named beneficial owner has the sole voting and investment power over the shares listed. The address for each shareholder on this table is c/o International Fuel Technology, Inc., 7777 Bonhomme Avenue, Suite 1920, St. Louis, MO 63105


Name of
Beneficial Owner

 

Amount and Nature of
Beneficial Ownership

 

Percent of
Common Stock1

 


 


 


 

Jonathan R. Burst2

 

 

8,886,000

 

 

10.6

%

David B. Norris

 

 

1,096,562

 

 

1.4

%

Harry F. Demetriou3

 

 

6,212,778

 

 

8.0

%

Tony Cross4

 

 

250,000

 

 

 

*

Gary Kirk5

 

 

1,500,000

 

 

1.9

%

Rex Carr6

 

 

20,442,957

 

 

26.2

%

All directors and executive officers as a group7

 

 

38,388,297

 

 

44.8

%

22


 


 

* less than 1% of common stock outstanding

 

1Based upon 77,993,754 outstanding shares of common stock and vested options of beneficial owners where applicable.

 

2Includes 50,000 shares owned by Burcor Capital, LLC of which Mr. Burst is an executive officer and deemed to be the beneficial owner of such shares. Includes 6,000,000 shares issuable upon exercise of stock options.

 

3Includes 6,172,778 shares owned by Observor Acceptances, Ltd. of which Mr. Demetriou is the sole owner and deemed to be the beneficial owner of such shares.

 

4 Includes 250,000 shares issuable upon exercise of options

 

5 Includes 1,500,000 shares issuable upon exercise of options

 

6 Includes 19,414,589 shares owned by R.C. Holding

 

7 Includes 7,750,000 shares issuable upon exercise of stock options.


 

Securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans


Plan Category

 

Number of securities
to be issued upon
exercise of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights

 

Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights

 

Number of securities
remaining available for
future issuance under equity
compensation plans
(excluding securities
reflected in column (a))

 


 


 


 


 

 

 

(a)

 

(b)

 

(c)

 

Equity compensation plans approved by security holders (1)

 

 

10,460,000

 

 

0.79

 

 

7,040,000

 

Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders (2)

 

 

9,480,000

 

 

0.74

 

 

—  

 

Total

 

 

19,940,000

 

 

 

 

 

7,040,000

 


 


 

(1)   Includes IFT’s long-term incentive plan

 

(2)   See financial statement footnote 11


Item 13.

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

 

 

 

In 2002, IFT secured $2.5 million in new capital from the sale of 13,888,889 shares of restricted common stock to R.C. Holding Company (a company of which Rex Carr is the sole owner).  IFT received $1,900,000 and $600,000 from the sale of these shares in 2003 and 2002, respectively.

 

 

  During 2004, IFT sold shares to Directors of the Company as follows:

Director

 

Number of Shares

 

Proceeds Received

 


 


 


 

Rex Carr

 

 

5,181,925

 

$

2,100,000

 


 

During 2003, IFT sold shares to Directors of the Company as follows:


Director

 

Number of Shares

 

Proceeds Received

 


 


 


 

Rex Carr

 

 

357,142

 

$

150,000

 

Harry Demetriou

 

 

1,300,000

 

 

130,000

 

23


Item 14.

Principal Accountants Fees and Services

 

 

 

Audit Fees

 

 

 

Audit fees for 2004 and 2003, were $66,800 and $66,595, respectively. These fees relate to assurance and related services by the principal accountant for the audit of the registrant’s annual financial statement and review of financial statements included in the registrant’s Form 10-Q for the years then ended.

 

 

 

Audit-Related Fees

 

 

 

No fees were billed for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for audit-related services other than the amounts described under the caption “Audit Fees”.

 

 

 

Tax Fees

 

 

 

No fees were billed for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning.

 

 

 

All Other Fees

 

 

 

No other fees were billed by the principal accountant during 2004 and 2003.

 

 

 

Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures

 

 

 

The Charter for the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors establishes procedures for the Audit Committee to follow to pre-approve auditing services and non-auditing services to be performed by our independent public accountants. Such pre-approval can be given as part of the Committee’s approval of the scope of the engagement of the independent registered public accounting firm or on an individual basis. The approved non-auditing services must be disclosed in our periodic public reports. The Committee can delegate the pre-approval of non-auditing services to one or more of its members, but the decision must be presented to the full Committee at the next scheduled meeting. The charter prohibits IFT from retaining our independent registered public accounting firm to perform specified non-audit functions, including (i) bookkeeping, financial information systems design and implementation; (ii) appraisal or valuation services, fairness opinions, or contribution-in-kind reports; (iii) actuarial services; and (iv) internal audit outsourcing services. The Audit Committee pre-approved all of the audit services provided by our independent registered public accounting firm in 2004.

24


PART IV

Item 15.

Exhibits, Financial Statements and Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K


 

(a)

Document List

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Financial Statements

 

 

 

 

 

 

See index to financial statements and supporting schedules on page F-1 of this annual report on Form 10-K.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Financial Statement Schedules

 

 

 

 

 

 

All other schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulations of the SEC are not required under the related instructions or are inapplicable and therefore have been omitted.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Exhibits Required by Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation S-K

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following exhibits are filed as part of the report or are incorporated by reference:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXHIBITS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

**2.1 Agreement and Plan of Merger between Blencathia Acquisition Corporation and International Fuel Technology, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

**3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of International Fuel Technology, Inc. and all amendments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

**3.2 By-laws of International Fuel Technology, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

**10.1 TPG Consulting Agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

**10.2 Convertible Debenture Purchase Agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

**10.3 Jonathan R. Burst Employment Agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

***10.5 IIG Securities Purchase Agreement

 

 

 

 

     

       23.1

Consent of BDO Seidman, LLP
         
             31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13(a)-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
         
             31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13(a)-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
         
             32.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
         
             32.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Incorporated by reference to Exhibits to Form 8-K filed on February 10, 2000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

**Incorporated by reference to Exhibits to Form 10-K filed on May 10, 2000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

***Incorporated by reference to Exhibits to S-1 filed on July 12, 2001

25


 

 

(b)

Reports on Form 8-K

       

 

 

 

Incorporated by reference to Exhibits to Form 8-K filed on December 22, 2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

(c)

Exhibits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See (a) above

26


INTERNATIONAL FUEL TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

F-2

 

 

Financial Statements

 

Balance sheets

F-3

Statements of operations

F-4

Statements of stockholders’ equity

F-5

Statements of cash flows

F-6

 

 

Notes to Financial Statements

F-7 – F-23

F - 1


REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
International Fuel Technology, Inc.
St. Louis, Missouri

 

 

 

We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of International Fuel Technology, Inc. as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the related statements of operations, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2004.  These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

 

 

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the company’s internal control over financial reporting. According, we express no such opinion.  An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.  We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

 

 

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of International Fuel Technology, Inc. as of December 31, 2004 and 2003 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2004 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

 

 

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that International Fuel Technology, Inc. will continue as a going concern.  As discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements, International Fuel Technology, Inc. has suffered recurring losses from operations and has significant cash outflows that raise substantial doubt about International Fuel Technology, Inc.’s ability to continue as a going concern.  Management’s plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 2. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

 

 

BDO SEIDMAN, LLP

 

 

 

Chicago, Illinois
January 21, 2005

F - 2


INTERNATIONAL FUEL TECHNOLOGY, INC.

BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

December 31,
2004

 

December 31,
2003

 

 

 


 


 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

530,275

 

$

358,954

 

Accounts Receivable

 

 

6,741

 

 

6,100

 

Inventory

 

 

87,226

 

 

62,310

 

Prepaid Expenses

 

 

14,275

 

 

13,137

 

 

 

 



 


 

Total current assets

 

 

638,517

 

 

440,501

 

 

 

 



 


 

Property and Equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Machinery and equipment

 

 

27,621

 

 

27,621

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

 

(25,480

)

 

(19,611

)

 

 



 



 

Total property and equipment

 

 

2,141

 

 

8,010

 

 

 



 



 

Purchased Technology, Net of accumulated amortization of $1,433,333 and $1,033,333 at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively

 

 

966,668

 

 

1,366,668

 

Goodwill

 

 

2,211,805

 

 

2,211,805

 

 

 



 



 

Total assets

 

$

3,819,131

 

$

4,026,984

 

 

 



 



 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

123,972

 

$

211,653

 

Accrued compensation

 

 

257,795

 

 

221,426

 

Other Accrued expenses

 

 

—  

 

 

50,000

 

 

 



 



 

Total current liabilities

 

 

381,767

 

 

483,079

 

 

 



 



 

Total liabilities

 

 

381,767

 

 

483,079

 

 

 



 



 

Commitments and Contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $.01 par value;150,000,000 shares authorized; 77,993,754 and 72,461,829 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively

 

 

779,937

 

 

724,618

 

Discount on common stock

 

 

(819,923

)

 

(819,923

)

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

42,763,002

 

 

38,405,926

 

Accumulated Deficit

 

 

(39,285,652

)

 

(34,766,716

)

 

 



 



 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

 

3,437,364

 

 

3,543,905

 

 

 



 



 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

$

3,819,131

 

$

4,026,984

 

 

 



 



 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

F - 3


INTERNATIONAL FUEL TECHNOLOGY, INC.

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

 

Year
Ended
December 31
2004

 

Year
Ended
December 31
2003

 

Year
Ended
December 31
2002

 

 

 


 


 


 

Revenues

 

$

23,822

 

$

9,021

 

$

20,073

 

Cost of Goods Sold

 

 

16,420

 

 

5,245

 

 

16,802

 

 

 



 



 



 

Gross Profit

 

 

7,402

 

 

3,776

 

 

3,271

 

Operating Expenses:                    

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

4,120,469

 

 

2,405,570

 

 

2,829,898

 

Amortization & Depreciation

 

 

405,869

 

 

406,924

 

 

406,863

 

 

 



 



 



 

Total operating expenses

 

 

4,526,338

 

 

2,812,494

 

 

3,236,761

 

 

 



 



 



 

Net loss from operations

 

 

(4,518,936

)

 

(2,808,718

)

 

(3,233,490

)

Interest Income

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

21,257

 

Interest expense

 

 

—  

 

 

(8,900

)

 

(266,387

)

Extinguishment of liabilities

 

 

—  

 

 

198,900

 

 

—  

 

 

 



 



 



 

Total other income (expense), net

 

 

—  

 

 

190,000

 

 

(245,130

)

Net loss

 

$

(4,518,936

)

$

(2,618,718

)

$

(3,478,620

)

 

 



 



 



 

Basic and diluted net loss per common share

 

$

(.06

)

$

(.04

)

$

(.06

)

 

 



 



 



 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 

 

74,910,974

 

 

70,140,774

 

 

55,489,495

 

 

 



 



 



 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

F - 4


INTERNATIONAL FUEL TECHNOLOGY, INC.

STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

Common
Stock Shares

 

Common
Stock
Amount

 

Discount
on
Common
Stock

 

Additional
Paid-In
Capital

 

Notes
Receivable

 

Accumulated
Deficit

 

Total

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Balance, January 1, 2002

 

 

55,119,612

 

$

551,196

 

$

(819,923

)

$

32,595,070

 

 

—  

 

$

(28,669,378

)

$

3,656,965

 

Shares issued for cash and notes receivable

 

 

13,888,889

 

 

138,889

 

 

—  

 

 

2,361,111

 

 

(1,900,000

)

 

—  

 

 

600,000

 

Shares issued in repayment of shareholder advances

 

 

1,555,555

 

 

15,556

 

 

—  

 

 

342,221

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

357,777

 

Proceeds from the issuance of common stock

 

 

850,000

 

 

8,500

 

 

—  

 

 

191,500

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

200,000

 

Issuances of stock for compensation

 

 

125,000

 

 

1,250

 

 

—  

 

 

148,750

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

150,000

 

Issuances of stock for services

 

 

5,075,000

 

 

50,750

 

 

—  

 

 

713,543

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

764,293

 

Cancellation of Interfacial escrow shares

 

 

(500,000

)

 

(5,000

)

 

—  

 

 

5,000

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

Issuances of stock for convertible debentures

 

 

1,410,633

 

 

14,106

 

 

—  

 

 

460,894

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

475,000

 

Discount on issuances of convertible debt

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

112,760

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

112,760

 

Accrued stock based compensation

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

298,963

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

298,963

 

Compensation relating to stock options

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

174,167

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

174,167

 

Net loss

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

(3,478,620

)

 

(3,478,620

)

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Balance, December 31, 2002

 

 

77,524,689

 

$

775,247

 

$

(819,923

)

$

37,403,979

 

$

(1,900,000

)

$

(32,147,998

)

$

3,311,305

 

Payments received on notes receivable

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

1,900,000

 

 

—  

 

 

1,900,000

 

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

 

 

2,457,142

 

 

24,571

 

 

—  

 

 

575,409

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

599,980

 

Issuances of stock for services

 

 

480,000

 

 

4,800

 

 

—  

 

 

243,259

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

248,059

 

Expense relating to stock option grants

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

33,279

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

33,279

 

Forgiveness of officer’s salary

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

70,000

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

70,000

 

Cancellation of Interfacial escrow shares

 

 

(8,000,002

)

 

(80,000

)

 

—  

 

 

80,000

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

Net loss

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

(2,618,718

)

 

(2,618,718

)

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Balance, December 31, 2003

 

 

72,461,829

 

$

724,618

 

$

(819,923

)

$

38,405,926

 

$

—  

 

$

(34,766,716

)

$

3,543,905

 

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

 

 

5,181,925

 

 

51,819

 

 

—  

 

 

2,048,181

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

2,100,000

 

Issuances of stock for services

 

 

350,000

 

 

3,500

 

 

—  

 

 

130,500

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

134,000

 

Expense relating to stock option grants

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

2,143,395

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

2,143,395

 

Forgiveness of officer’s salary

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

35,000

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

35,000

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4,518,936

)

 

(4,518,936

)

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Balance, December 31, 2004

 

 

77,993,754

 

$

779,937

 

$

(819,923

)

$

42,763,002

 

$

—  

 

$

(39,285,652

)

$

3,437,364

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 

See Notes to Financial Statements

F - 5


INTERNATIONAL FUEL TECHNOLOGY, INC.

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

 

Year Ended
December 31,
2004

 

Year Ended
December 31,
2003

 

Year Ended
December 31,
2002

 

 

 


 


 


 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(4,518,936

)

$

(2,618,718

)

$

(3,478,620

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation/ Amortization

 

 

405,869

 

 

406,924

 

 

406,863

 

Non-cash stock compensation

 

 

2,277,395

 

 

281,338

 

 

1,387,423

 

Interest expense recognized-discount on notes payable

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

171,835

 

Interest expense recognized-conversion of debt

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

77,778

 

Extinguishment of liabilities

 

 

—  

 

 

(198,900

)

 

—  

 

Write-off of note receivable

 

 

—  

 

 

35,000

 

 

—  

 

Change in assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase in accounts receivable

 

 

(641

)

 

(2,762

)

 

(3,338

)

Increase in inventory

 

 

(24,916

)

 

(55,240

)

 

(7,070

)

(Increase)/Decrease in prepaid expense

 

 

(1,138

)

 

2,113

 

 

—  

 

(Decrease)/Increase in accounts payable

 

 

(87,681

)

 

65,880

 

 

(107,006

)

Increase/(Decrease) in accrued expenses

 

 

21,369

 

 

(69,583

)

 

77,879

 

Increase in accrued interest

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

9,750

 

 

 



 



 



 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

 

(1,928,679

)

 

(2,153,948

)

 

(1,464,506

)

 

 



 



 



 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition of machinery and equipment

 

 

—  

 

 

(740

)

 

—  

 

Proceeds from repayments of Note Receivable

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

45,000

 

 

 



 



 



 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

 

 

—  

 

 

(740

)

 

45,000

 

 

 



 



 



 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from common stock issued

 

 

2,100,000

 

 

2,499,980

 

 

800,000

 

Advances from stockholders

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

280,000

 

Proceeds from notes payable

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

320,000

 

 

 



 



 



 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

2,100,000

 

 

2,499,980

 

 

1,400,000

 

 

 



 



 



 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

 

 

171,321

 

 

345,292

 

 

(19,506

)

Cash, beginning

 

 

358,954

 

 

13,662

 

 

33,168

 

 

 



 



 



 

Cash, ending

 

$

530,275

 

$

358,954

 

$

13,662

 

 

 



 



 



 

Schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discount on issuances of convertible debt and notes payable

 

$

—  

 

$

—  

 

$

190,537

 

Conversion of debt to common stock

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

475,000

 

Shares issued in repayment of shareholder advances

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

280,000

 

Issuance of stock for note receivable

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

1,900,000

 

Forgiveness of officer’s salary

 

 

35,000

 

 

70,000

 

 

—  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

F - 6


INTERNATIONAL FUEL TECHNOLOGY, INC.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1.  Nature of Business and Significant Accounting Policies

Nature of business

International Fuel Technology, Inc., (“IFT”) is a company that was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on April 9, 1996 and was formerly known as MagnoDynamic Corporation. As described in Note 6, IFT acquired Blencathia Acquisition Corporation to ensure IFT would remain a fully trading and reporting entity on the OTC Bulletin Board. United States Fuel Technology, Inc., Scientific Fuel Technology, LLC, and Blencathia Acquisition Corporation were all dissolved subsequent to their merger into IFT. As part of IFT’s efforts to expand into promising new engine emission-reduction technologies, IFT completed the acquisition of Interfacial Technologies (United Kingdom) Ltd. (“Interfacial”) on May 25, 2001. All of the operations of Interfacial were transferred to IFT subsequent to the acquisition. Through the acquisition of Interfacial, IFT has developed a family of proprietary fuels and fuel additive formulations. These unique fuel blends have been created to materially improve fuel economy, enhance lubricity (reducing engine wear and tear) and lower harmful engine emissions, while decreasing reliance on petroleum-based fuels through the use of more efficient, alternative and renewable fuel mediums. IFT began selling its products during the first quarter of 2002 and is no longer a development stage company.

Summaries of IFT’s significant accounting policies follow:

Use of estimates in the preparation of financial statements

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Revenue Recognition

IFT recognizes revenue from the sale of its products when the merchandise is shipped. IFT also intends to license its products, which will result in recognition of revenue ratably over the term of the license. At December 31, 2004, IFT has not yet entered into any agreements to license its products.

Cash

IFT maintains cash in a bank account, which, at times, exceeds federally insured limits.  IFT has experienced no losses relating to these excess amounts of cash in a bank.

Accounts Receivable

An allowance for doubtful accounts is maintained at a level management believes is sufficient to cover potential losses based on historical trends and known current factors impacting the Company’s customers.

F - 7


INTERNATIONAL FUEL TECHNOLOGY, INC.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Inventory

Inventory, which consists of finished products, is valued at the lower of cost, based on the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method, or market.

Machinery and equipment

Machinery and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed on the straight-line method over the appropriate estimated useful lives of the assets, generally over a period of 3 to 5 years.

Long-lived Assets

IFT reviews the carrying values of its long-lived and intangible assets for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances (such as changes in operations or estimated future cash flows) indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. As of December 31, 2004 there has been no impairment of long-lived assets.

Goodwill

Goodwill is tested at least annually in the fourth quarter for impairment, unless any events occur during the year which might indicate an impairment. IFT calculates the fair value of the Company based on the quoted market price of the common stock compared to the carrying value of the Company. No impairments of goodwill have been recorded as of December 31, 2004.

Deferred income taxes

Deferred income taxes are provided on a liability method whereby deferred income tax assets are recognized for taxable temporary differences, operating losses and tax credit carryforwards and deferred income tax liabilities are recognized for deductible temporary differences.  Temporary differences are the differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases.  Deferred income tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized.  Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.

Research and Development

Research and development costs are expensed in the period incurred. Expense for the years ended 2004, 2003 and 2002 was $108,146; $31,300; and $16,802, respectively.

Advertising Expenses

Advertising expenses are expensed as incurred and amounted to $42,884; $32,964; and $11,852 in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

F - 8


INTERNATIONAL FUEL TECHNOLOGY, INC.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Basic and Diluted Net Loss per Common Share

Basic earnings per share are based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period.  Diluted earnings per share are based upon the weighted average number of common and potentially dilutive common shares outstanding for the period.  Pursuant to SFAS 128, no adjustment is made for diluted earnings per share purposes since IFT is reporting a net loss and common stock equivalents would have an anti-dilutive effect. For the fiscal years ended December 31, 2004, 2003, and 2002, 19,940,000, 8,760,000, and 8,360,000 shares, respectively, of common stock equivalents were excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share since their effect would be anti-dilutive.

Fair value of financial instruments

FASB No. 107 (SFAS 107), Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments requires the disclosure of fair value for all financial instruments as defined in SFAS 107 for which it is practicable to estimate fair value.

The carrying amounts of accounts payable and accounts receivable approximate fair value because of their short maturity.

Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation

IFT applies the intrinsic value method under APB Opinion 25 and related interpretations in accounting for employee stock options, which expenses the excess of market price of the stock over the exercise price on the measurement date. In addition, as a result of replacing stock grants with options certain options are treated as variable-based awards in accordance with APB 25 and are marked to market through compensation expense until the options are exercised, expired or forfeited. In 2004 and 2003, IFT recognized $746,700 and $32,500, respectively, of compensation expense as a result of the stock price exceeding the exercise price established by repricing. Options granted to non-employees are accounted for under SFAS No.123, which requires options to be accounted for based on their fair value,  and EITF 96-18, which requires options to be marked to market until vested.

IFT has elected to continue to utilize the accounting provisions of APB 25 for stock options, and is required to provide pro forma disclosures of net loss and net loss per share had IFT adopted the fair value method under SFAS No. 123

The weighted-average, grant date fair value of stock options granted to employees during the year and the weighted-average significant assumptions used to determine those fair values, using a modified Black-Sholes option pricing model, and the pro forma effect on net loss of the fair value accounting for stock options under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, are as follows:

F - 9


INTERNATIONAL FUEL TECHNOLOGY, INC.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

 

 


 


 


 

Significant assumptions (weighted average)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average fair value per options granted (1)

 

$

0.47

 

$

0.08

 

$

0.14

 

Risk-free interest rate at grant date

 

 

3.41

%

 

2.38

%

 

2.21

%

Expected stock price volatility

 

 

1.5

 

 

1.7

 

 

1.5

 

Expected dividend payout

 

 

0

 

 

0

 

 

0

 

Expected option life (years)

 

 

4

 

 

4

 

 

4

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As Reported

 

$

(4,518,936

)

$

(2,618,718

)

$

(3,478,620

)

Add expense recognized for in the money and variable based awards

 

 

1,626,700

 

 

32,500

 

 

—  

 

Deduct total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under the fair value based method

 

 

(1,954,007

)

 

(166,472

)

 

(559,987

)

 

 



 



 



 

Proforma

 

$

(4,846,243

)

$

(2,752,690

)

$

(4,038,607

)

Net loss per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As Reported

 

$

(0.06

)

$

(0.04

)

$

(0.06

)

Proforma

 

$

(0.06

)

$

(0.04

)

$

(0.07

)



(1)

Weighted average fair value per options granted below Market and above market are $1.85 and $0.28, respectively, in 2004.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In November 2004, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 151 “Inventory Costs-an amendment of ARB No. 43, Chapter 4” (“FAS 151”).  FAS 151 clarifies the accounting for abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs, and wasted material (spoilage) to require that these items be included as current-period charges and not included in overhead.  In addition, FAS 151 requires that allocation of fixed production overheads to the costs of conversion be based on the normal capacity of the production facilities.  The provisions in FAS 151 are effective for inventory costs incurred during fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005.  We in the process of evaluating the requirements of FAS 151 but do not expect the adoption of FAS 151 to have a significant effect on our financial statements.

In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share–Based Payment” (“FAS 123R”), which revises and replaces SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Payment” and supercedes APB Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees.”  FAS 123R requires the measurement of all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, using a fair-value based method and the recording of such expense in our consolidated statements of operations.  The pro-forma disclosures previously permitted under SFAS No. 123 will no longer be an alternative to financial statement recognition.   The provisions of FAS 123R are effective for reporting periods beginning after June 15, 2005.  We are currently evaluating the requirements of FAS 123R, but because we are accounting for employee stock option grants in a footnote disclosure as permitted by SFAS No. 123, the adoption of FAS 123R will have an impact on our results of operation.

F - 10


INTERNATIONAL FUEL TECHNOLOGY, INC.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

In December 2004, the FASB issued Staff Position no. FAS 109-2, “Accounting and Disclosure Guidance for the Foreign Earnings Repatriation Provision within the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004” (“FAS 109-2”).  The American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 allows for a special one-time dividends received deduction on the repatriation of certain foreign earnings to a U.S. taxpayer if certain criteria are met.  The provisions of FAS 109-2 were effective immediately upon issuance.  The adoption of FAS 109-2 did not have a significant impact on our financial statements.

Note 2.     Ability to Continue as a Going Concern

IFT’s financial statements are presented on the going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.  IFT has incurred significant losses since inception and has previously had limited funds with which to operate.  Management is in the process of executing a strategy based upon developing pollution emission control technologies that also offer enhanced engine performance with respect to greater fuel economy.  IFT has several technologies in the commercialization phase and in development, and may seek to add other technologies through acquisitions.  IFT has received necessary regulatory and commercial acceptance for its products currently in the commercialization phase. During the first quarter of 2002, IFT began selling its products directly to the commercial marketplace. IFT expects to begin licensing its products and increasing its direct sales to the marketplace, with IFT eventually generating a level of revenues sufficient to meet IFT’s working capital requirements. However, it is possible that this may take a few years or may never occur. While management cannot make any assurance as to the accuracy of our projections of future capital needs, it is anticipated that a total of approximately $2 million over the 2005 fiscal year will be necessary in order to enable IFT to meet its current capital needs. IFT will continue to seek funding, on a monthly basis, through private placements of equity securities with existing shareholders/investors of IFT. However, there is the possibility that these private placements may end at some point in the future. If IFT is unable to secure this additional funding, IFT may need to significantly curtail operations.

During 2004, IFT entered into four distribution agreements to market and sell its products in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

In December 2004, IFT sold restricted shares, in a private placement, to a director netting $650,000 in cash.

The financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result from the possible inability of IFT to continue as a going concern.

Note 3.     Acquisitions

On May 25, 2001 IFT issued 12,500,001 common shares to the shareholders of Interfacial to acquire all of Interfacial’s outstanding common stock. Interfacial is a company formed in May 2000 which has since its inception focused its efforts to develop proprietary fuels and fuel additive formulations that will improve fuel economy, enhance lubricity and lower harmful engine emissions, while decreasing reliance on petroleum-based fuels. IFT acquired Interfacial because it believed their technology could be more expeditiously and cost effectively brought to market than its previously acquired PEERFUEL™ technology. The purchase price of approximately $6,750,001 was determined based on the market price

F - 11


INTERNATIONAL FUEL TECHNOLOGY, INC.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

of IFT’s common stock on the date the acquisition was announced. Stock certificates for an additional 8,500,002 common shares were placed in an escrow account subject to a performance escrow agreement that provided for the release of the stock certificates to the Interfacial shareholders based on the achievement of certain revenue levels by IFT. In January 2002, IFT and the former shareholders of Interfacial agreed to reduce the additional shares subject to the performance escrow by 500,000 shares. In May 2003, IFT cancelled the remaining 8,000,002 shares in the escrow account as a result of IFT not achieving the revenue levels described in the performance agreement.

The acquisition has been accounted for using the purchase method of accounting, and the assets have been recorded at fair value. Results of operations have been included as of the effective date of the transaction. The purchase price of $6,750,001 was allocated as follows: $2,400,001 to purchased technology, $1,900,000 to in-process research and development, and $2,450,000 to goodwill. IFT is using an estimated life of six years for the purchased technology. At the date of acquisition, Interfacial’s efforts focused on fine-tuning its additive technology for aqueous blends and tailoring it to existing applications, in order to optimize the emission-reducing characteristics while preserving engine efficiency, and there existed uncertainties regarding the successful development of the technology. The amount allocated to in-process research and development was calculated in a valuation using the discounted cash flow method based on a useful life of six years, and the entire value of $1,900,000 was charged to research and development expense during 2001. As of December 31, 2001, IFT had completed development of this technology and was shifting its focus to commercialization. Amortization of purchased technology amounted to $400,000, $400,000 and $400,000 for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003, and 2002, respectively. Amortization expense for the next three years will be as follows: 2005 - $400,000; 2006 - $400,000; 2007 - $166,668.

IFT adopted an annual goodwill impairment test date as of the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2002 and updated its test at the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2004. Following this approach, the business was evaluated using the quoted market price of the common stock, which indicated that the fair value of the business exceeded its carrying value. As a result, no impairment of goodwill was recorded. Goodwill is currently being deducted over 15 years for tax purposes.

Note 4.     Notes Payable and Convertible Debentures

During 2002, IFT received advances totaling $280,000 from shareholders.  IFT repaid the $280,000 by issuing 1,555,555 shares of common stock in 2002.  In connection with the issuance of the shares, IFT recognized $77,777 in interest expense due to the fair value of the stock on the date of extinguishment exceeding the carrying value by this amount.

During the year ended December 31, 2002, IFT issued 1,410,633 shares of common stock upon the conversion of $475,000 worth of convertible debentures owned by Equity Opportunities Fund, Ltd. (“IIG”).  An additional $112,760 had been recorded as a discount on the convertible debentures and added to additional paid-in capital, relating to the beneficial conversion feature in 2002. The beneficial conversion feature was calculated as the excess value of the shares to be converted over the amount of the proceeds allocated to the convertible debentures.

As of December 31, 2004 and 2003, IFT had no outstanding notes payable or convertible debentures.

F - 12


INTERNATIONAL FUEL TECHNOLOGY, INC.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 5.     Extinguishment of Liabilities

Included in accrued compensation at December 31, 2004 and 2003, is $239,469 and $194,785, respectively, of compensation relating to employment agreements for which services have been rendered.  During 2004 and 2003, an officer of IFT agreed to relieve IFT from its obligation of $35,000 and $70,000, respectively, of salary owed to him for service in previous years.  The write-off of the $35,000 and $70,000 liabilities were accounted for as a contribution of capital.

In December 2003, as a result of a litigation settlement, IFT was released from its obligation regarding notes payable in the amount of $162,500 accrued interest relating to the notes of $27,500 and 2003 interest expense of $8,900.  The write-off of the notes and interest was recognized as other income.

Note 6.     Stockholders’ Equity

Effective October 27, 1999, IFT merged with and into Blencathia Acquisition Corporation (“Blencathia”).  Blencathia had 300,000 shares outstanding at the time of the merger, which it redeemed and canceled.  In exchange for 300,000 shares of Blencathia’s common stock, IFT issued 300,000 shares of its restricted common stock.  These shares are expected to be sold in an amount sufficient to provide the former shareholders of Blencathia with proceeds of $500,000, the negotiated cost of the acquisition. 

On May 8, 2000 IFT issued 300,000 common shares that were contingently issued per the Blencathia merger agreement.  The 300,000 shares of common stock are included in the statement of stockholders’ deficit for the year ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 but are not included in earnings per share and weighted average share calculations for those periods. They will be included when the shares are sold to provide payment to the shareholders of Blencathia. The shareholders of Blencathia have represented to the management of IFT that the 300,000 shares will be sold only with IFT’s approval.  If the shares are sold and $500,000 is not generated additional shares may need to be issued to the shareholders of Blencathia.  Based on the December 31, 2004 market price, $1.90, of IFT’s common stock, no additional shares would need to be issued to generate the $500,000 proceeds.

During 2002, IFT entered into consulting agreements providing for the issuance of shares through 2003.  IFT recorded the value of the shares to be issued ratably based on the fair value of the stock over the terms of the consulting agreements.  During 2002, IFT issued 5,075,000 shares of common stock and recorded $764,293 of consulting expense.  During 2003, IFT issued 480,000 shares of common stock and recorded $248,059 of consulting expense.  No additional stock is to be issued under these agreements. During 2004, IFT issued 350,000 shares of common stock under new agreements and recorded $134,000 of consulting expense.

During 2002, IFT issued 125,000 shares of stock to employees and Directors. Compensation expense of $150,000 was recognized in 2002, based on the trading price on the date of issuance.

In 2002, IFT secured $2.5 million in new capital from the sale of 13,888,889 shares of restricted common stock to R.C. Holding Company.  IFT received $1,900,000 and $600,000 from the sale of these shares in 2003 and 2002, respectively.

F - 13

INTERNATIONAL FUEL TECHNOLOGY, INC.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

During 2002, IFT sold 850,000 shares of common stock to a consultant and received proceeds of $200,000. During 2003, IFT sold 2,457,142 shares of common stock to consultants (800,000) and Directors (1,657,142) and received proceeds of $319,980 and $280,000, respectively. During 2004, IFT sold 5,181,925 shares of common stock to a director and received proceeds of $2,100,000. The sale price of the stock was based on the trading price on the date of issuance.

Note 7.     Income Taxes

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the net deferred income tax asset are as follows:

December 31,

 

2004

 

2003

 


 


 


 

Net operating loss carryforwards

 

$

9,865,000

 

$

9,068,000

 

Goodwill

 

 

666,000

 

 

683,000

 

Stock option expense

 

 

901,000

 

 

172,000

 

Accrued compensation

 

 

40,000

 

 

21,000

 

 

 



 



 

 

 

 

11,472,000

 

 

9,944,000

 

Less valuation allowance

 

 

(11,472,000

)

 

(9,944,000

)

 

 



 



 

Deferred tax asset

 

$

—  

 

$

—  

 

 

 



 



 

In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, a valuation allowance must be established for a deferred tax asset if it is uncertain that a tax benefit may be realized from the asset in the future. IFT has established a valuation allowance to the extent of its deferred tax assets since it is more likely than not that the benefit cannot be realized in the future.

Net operating loss carryforwards available for IFT for Federal tax purposes are as follows:

Balance

 

Expiration

 


 


 

$

344,473

 

 

2012

 

 

1,090,666

 

 

2013

 

 

12,971,893

 

 

2019

 

 

4,213,207

 

 

2020

 

 

2,878,026

 

 

2021

 

 

2,729,826

 

 

2022

 

 

2,441,976

 

 

2023

 

 

2,345,857

 

 

2024

 



 

 

 

 

$

29,015,924

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 



The reconciliation of income tax computed at the United States federal statutory tax rate of 34% to the income tax benefit is as follows:

F - 14


INTERNATIONAL FUEL TECHNOLOGY, INC.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Year ended December 31,

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 


 


 


 


 

Tax benefit at federal statutory rate

 

$

(1,536,000

)

$

(890,000

)

$

(1,183,000

)

Change in deferred tax valuation allowance

 

 

1,528,000

 

 

817,000

 

 

1,010,000

 

Other

 

 

8,000

 

 

73,000

 

 

173,000

 

 

 



 



 



 

Income tax benefit

 

$

—  

 

$

—  

 

$

—  

 

 

 



 



 



 

Note 8. Lease Commitment

As of January 1, 2002, IFT leased office space under a five-year operating lease, expiring on December 31, 2006.  Future minimum lease payments are $52,800 for the years 2005 and 2006. Rent expense was $47,976, $52,755, and $57,607, during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2004, 2003, and 2002, respectively.

Note 9. Legal Proceedings

IFT is subject to various lawsuits and claims with respect to matters arising out of the normal course of business. While the impact on future financial results is not subject to reasonable estimation because considerable uncertainty exists, management believes, after consulting with counsel, that the ultimate liabilities resulting from such lawsuits and claims will not materially affect the consolidated results, liquidity or financial positions of IFT.

Note 10. Quarterly Statements of Operation Information (Unaudited)

 

 

For the Three Month Period Ended

 

 

 


 

 

 

March 31, 2004

 

June 30, 2004

 

September 30, 2004

 

December 31, 2004

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

Revenues

 

$

3,614

 

$

4,605

 

$

6,435

 

$

9,168

 

Gross profit

 

$

2,048

 

$

2,329

 

$

357

 

$

2,668

 

Net loss

 

$

(602,540

)

$

(589,362

)

$

(580,443

)

$

(2,746,591

)

Basic and diluted net loss per share

 

$

(0.01

)

$

(0.01

)

$

(0.01

)

$

(0.04

)

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 

 

72,720,699

 

 

73,924,060

 

 

75,094,192

 

 

77,904,945

 

F - 15


INTERNATIONAL FUEL TECHNOLOGY, INC.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

 

For the Three Month Period Ended

 

 

 


 

 

 

March 31, 2003

 

June 30, 2003

 

September 30, 2003

 

December 31, 2003

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

Revenues

 

$

1,295

 

$

571

 

$

373

 

$

6,782

 

Gross profit

 

$

511

 

$

249

 

$

43

 

$

2,973

 

Net loss

 

$

(783,206

)

$

(729,896

)

$

(583,719

)

$

(521,897

)

Basic and diluted net loss per share

 

$

(0.01

)

$

(0.01

)

$

(0.01

)

$

(0.01

)

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 

 

69,474,685

 

 

69,838,685

 

 

70,254,685

 

 

70,995,042

 

Note 11. Options

On October 23, 2001, the Board of Directors adopted IFT’s Long-term Incentive Plan. The Board of Directors will be responsible for the administration of this Plan, and will grant awards under this Plan. Subject to the express provisions of the Plan, the Board of Directors shall have full authority and sole and absolute discretion to interpret and amend this Plan, to prescribe, amend and rescind rules and regulations relating to it, and to make all other determinations which it believes to be necessary or advisable in administering this Plan. The determinations of the Board of Directors on the matters referred to in this Section shall be conclusive. No member of the Board of Directors shall be liable for any act or omission in connection with the administration of this Plan unless it resulted from the member’s willful misconduct.

The maximum number of shares of common stock as to which awards may be granted under this Plan, subject to subsequent amendments, is 17,500,000 shares. The common stock which is issued on grant of awards may be authorized except for unissued shares or shares which have been issued and reacquired by IFT. The Board of Directors may increase the maximum number of shares of common stock as to which awards may be granted at such time as it deems advisable. Awards may be granted to employees or consultants of IFT in their individual capacity only.

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2002, IFT recorded $298,963 in compensation expense relating to shares that were to be issued to employees on various anniversary dates of their employment. These shares were never issued, and were replaced with grants of options under the Long-Term Incentive Plan to purchase an aggregate of 510,000 shares of common stock at exercise prices ranging from $0.14 to $0.25 per share, vesting immediately, and expiring in December 2009. These options are being accounted for using variable-based accounting in accordance with APB 25. As a result, IFT incurred compensation expense of $746,700 and $32,500 in 2004 and 2003, respectively, as a result of the stock price exceeding the exercise price established by repricing (which ranged from $0.26 to $0.48).

In 2002 and 2003, IFT granted an additional 4,850,000 and 1,500,000 stock options to employees.   3,000,000 of the options granted in 2002 vested immediately, and the remaining 2002 options and all the 2003 options vest over 12 or 24 months.  The options have exercise prices ranging from $0.25 to $0.75 and expire in 2007 and 2008. In 2004, IFT granted an additional 3,950,000 stock options to employees.

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INTERNATIONAL FUEL TECHNOLOGY, INC.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

2,300,000 of the options granted in 2004 vested immediately, and the remaining 2004 options vest over 12 or 24 months. The options have exercise prices ranging from $0.14 to $2.00 and expire in 2009 and 2010.  IFT applied the intrinsic value method under APB 25 and related interpretations in accounting for these options.  Accordingly, $880,000 of compensation expense was recognized in 2004 as the market price of the stock exceeded the exercise price on the measurement date for 500,000 stock options. No compensation cost has been recognized for the options granted with a market price of the stock that did not exceed the exercise price on the measurement date.

The following tables summarize information about stock options during the three years ended December 31, 2004:

 

 

Shares

 

Exercise Price
per Share

 

Weighted
Average
Exercise Price

 

 

 


 


 


 

Outstanding at December 31, 2001

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

Granted

 

 

5,360,000

 

$

0.14-0.75

 

$

0.47

 

 

 



 



 



 

Outstanding at December 31, 2002

 

 

5,360,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Granted

 

 

1,500,000

 

$

0.5

 

$

0.5

 

Exercised

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

Forfeited

 

 

(100,000

)

$

0.5

 

$

0.5

 

 

 



 



 



 

Outstanding at December 31, 2003

 

 

6,760,000

 

$

0.14-0.75

 

$

0.48

 

Granted (1)

 

 

3,950,000

 

$

0.14-2.00

 

$

1.31

 

Exercised

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

Forfeited

 

 

(250,000

)

$

0.5

 

$

0.5

 

 

 



 



 



 

Outstanding at December 31, 2004

 

 

10,460,000

 

$

0.14-2.00

 

$

0.79

 

 

 



 



 



 

Options exercisable at December 31, 2004

 

 

8,810,000

 

$

0.14-1.00

 

$

0.56

 

 

 



 



 



 

Options exercisable at December 31, 2003

 

 

4,385,000

 

$

0.14-0.75

 

$

0.46

 

 

 



 



 



 

Options exercisable at December 31, 2002

 

 

3,510,000

 

$

0.14-0.75

 

$

0.46

 

 

 



 



 



 



(1) Includes 500,000 options granted at less than market price with a weighted average exercise price of $0.14 and 3,450,000 options granted at greater than market price with a weighted average exercise price of $1.48.

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INTERNATIONAL FUEL TECHNOLOGY, INC.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

 

Options Outstanding

 

Options Exercisable

 

 


 


 

Exercise Price

 

Number
Outstanding at
December 31,
2004

 

Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (in years)

 

Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

 

Number
Exercisable at
December 31,
2004

 

Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

 


 


 


 


 


 


 

$0.14 - $0.25

 

 

2,010,000

 

 

4.99

 

$

0.21

 

 

2,010,000

 

$

0.21

 

$0.50 - $0.75

 

 

5,000,000

 

 

5.00

 

 

0.55

 

 

5,000,000

 

 

0.55

 

$1.00 - $2.00

 

 

3,450,000

 

 

5.48

 

 

1.48

 

 

1,800,000

 

 

1.00

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

10,460,000

 

 

5.16

 

$

0.79

 

 

8,810,000

 

$

0.56

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

In 2002 and 2003, IFT granted 3,000,000 and 500,000 stock options to non-employees.  1,000,000 of the options granted in 2002 vested immediately and were recorded as consulting expense at that time.  The remaining 2002 options and all the 2003 options vest over 12 or 24 months and the fair value of the options are being recorded as consulting expense ratably over the vesting period.  In 2003, 1,500,000 options granted in 2002 that had not yet vested were forfeited. IFT cancelled these options and reversed previously recognized consulting expense relating to these options.  In 2004, IFT granted 7,480,000 stock options to non-employees. 1,230,000 of the options granted in 2004 vested immediately and were recorded as consulting expense at that time. Some of the 2004 options will vest over 10 or 12 months and the fair value of the options are being recorded as consultant expense ratably over the vesting period. The majority of the 2004 options will vest based on the occurrence of certain events and therefore consulting expense will not be recorded until the triggering event occurs. Total consulting expense recognized in connection with these options was $174,167 in 2002, $779 in 2003, and $516,695 in 2004.

Options outstanding to non-employees at December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 are 9,480,000, 2,000,000 and 3,000,000, respectively. Options exercisable by non-employees at December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 are 3,380,000, 1,500,000 and 1,000,000, respectively. The weighted average exercisable prices by non-employees at December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, for options outstanding and exercisable was $0.74 and $0.65, $0.50 and $0.50, and $0.50 and $0.50, respectively.

Services performed by non-employees who were granted options include product/distribution consulting and legal.  The fair value for these options ($0.37 for 2004, $0.07 for 2003 and $0.04 for 2002) was estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions: risk-free interest rates of 3.40% for 2004, 1.66% for 2003 and 1.54% for 2002; volatility factor of 1.52 for 2004, 1.36 for 2003 and 1.28 for 2002; and a weighted average expected life of the option of 4.75 years for 2004, 2003 and 2002.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

INTERNATIONAL FUEL TECHNOLOGY, INC.

(Registrant)

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ JONATHAN R. BURST

 

Date     March 24, 2005

 


 

 

 

Jonathan R. Burst

 

 

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ MICHAEL F. OBERTOP

 

Date     March 24, 2005

 


 

 

 

Michael F. Obertop

 

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

By:

/s/ JONATHAN R. BURST

 

Date     March 24, 2005

 


 

 

 

Jonathan R. Burst

 

 

 

Chairman of the Board

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ REX CARR

 

Date     March 24, 2005

 


 

 

 

Rex Carr

 

 

 

Director

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ GARY KIRK

 

Date     March 24, 2005

 


 

 

 

Gary Kirk

 

 

 

Director

 

 

 

 

 

 

By

/s/ DAVID B. NORRIS

 

Date     March 24, 2005

 


 

 

 

David B. Norris

 

 

 

Director

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ HARRY DEMETRIOU

 

Date     March 24, 2005

 


 

 

 

Harry Demetriou

 

 

 

Director

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ TONY CROSS

 

Date     March 24, 2005

 


 

 

 

Tony Cross

 

 

 

Director

 

 

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