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| EX-32.1 - CERTIFICATION OF CEO PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 - PURADYN FILTER TECHNOLOGIES INC | puradyn111869_ex32-1.htm |
| EX-31.1 - CERTIFICATION OF CEO PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 - PURADYN FILTER TECHNOLOGIES INC | puradyn111869_ex31-1.htm |
| EX-31.2 - CERTIFICATION OF CFO PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 - PURADYN FILTER TECHNOLOGIES INC | puradyn111869_ex31-2.htm |
| EX-32.2 - CERTIFICATION OF CFO PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 - PURADYN FILTER TECHNOLOGIES INC | puradyn111869_ex32-2.htm |
| EX-23.1 - CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM - PURADYN FILTER TECHNOLOGIES INC | puradyn111869_ex23-1.htm |
| EX-10.11 - CONSULTING AGREEMENT DATED OCTOBER 20, 2009 - PURADYN FILTER TECHNOLOGIES INC | puradyn111869_ex10-11.htm |
| EX-10.10 - EXTENSION OF NOTE FROM MR. VITTORIA - PURADYN FILTER TECHNOLOGIES INC | puradyn111869_ex10-10.htm |
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 |
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TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM __________________ TO __________________________ |
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COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 0-29192 |
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PURADYN FILTER TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED |
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2017 HIGH RIDGE ROAD, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA |
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SECURITIES REGISTERED UNDER SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT:
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SECURITIES REGISTERED UNDER SECTION 12(g) OF THE ACT:
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COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $.001 PER SHARE |
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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. |
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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 þ No o |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its Corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§229.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). o Yes o No |
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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 the registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. |
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The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was sold, or the average bid and asked prices of such common equity, as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter. $5,342,391 on June 30, 2010.
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. 46,482,621 shares of common stock are issued and outstanding as of April 5, 2011.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
List hereunder the following documents if incorporated by reference and the Part of the Form 10-K (e.g., Part I, Part II, etc.) into which the document is incorporated: (1) Any annual report to security holders; (2) Any proxy or information statement; and (3) Any prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) or (c) under the Securities Act of 1933. The listed documents should be clearly described for identification purposes (e.g., annual report to security holders for fiscal year ended December 24, 1980). None.
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
Certain statements in this annual report contain or may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements were based on various factors and were derived utilizing numerous assumptions and other factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to
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our history of losses and uncertainty that we will be able to continue as a going concern, |
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our ability to generate net sales in an amount to pay our operating expenses, |
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our need for additional financing and uncertainties related to our ability to obtain these funds, |
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our ability to repay the outstanding debt of approximately $6.4 million to one of our Directors, |
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our reliance on sales to a limited number of customers, |
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our dependence on a limited number of distributors, |
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our ability to compete, |
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the application of Penny Stock Rules to the trading in our stock. |
Most of these factors are difficult to predict accurately and are generally beyond our control. You should consider the areas of risk described in connection with any forward-looking statements that may be made herein. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements and readers should carefully review this annual report in its entirety, including the risks described in Part I. Item 1A. Risk Factors. Except for our ongoing obligations to disclose material information under the Federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements, to report events or to report the occurrence of unanticipated events. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this annual report, and you should not rely on these statements without also considering the risks and uncertainties associated with these statements and our business.
OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
Our website is www.puradyn.com. The information which appears on our website is not part of this report.
When used in this annual report, the terms “Puradyn”, “the Company”, “we,” “our,” and “us” refers to Puradyn Filter Technologies Incorporated, a Delaware corporation, and our subsidiary.
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The Company
Puradyn Filter Technologies Incorporated designs, manufactures, markets and distributes worldwide the puraDYN® bypass oil filtration system (the “Puradyn”) for use with substantially all internal combustion engines and hydraulic equipment that use lubricating oil. Working in conjunction with the equipment’s full-flow oil filter, the Puradyn system cleans oil by continually removing solid, liquid and gaseous contaminants from the oil through a sophisticated and unique filtration and evaporation process. For engine lubricating oil, our filters are unique in that it incorporates an additive package. Because Puradyn filtered lubricating oil is kept in a continually clean state, our system has been used effectively to safely extend oil-drain intervals and to extend the time between engine overhauls. We are the exclusive manufacturer of the disposable replacement filter elements (“Element”) for the Puradyn.
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Products
The core product, the patented Puradyn bypass oil filtration system, is offered in two families of models, TF and PFT, and can be attached to almost any engine and hydraulic system. The concept of the Puradyn bypass filtration system is similar to a kidney dialysis machine that filters blood to rid it of impurities, keeping the oil continually clean. Whenever the engine or machinery is operating, the Puradyn is extracting from the oil solid particles down to less than one micron (1/39 millionth of an inch), as well as gaseous and liquid contaminants, protecting the engine or hydraulic equipment from harmful wear caused by these contaminants. Replacement elements used for filtration of engine oil contain an additive package in which base additives are replenished in the oil, helping to maintain the oil’s proper chemical balance and viscosity.
The condition of the oil is monitored through use of a simple oil analysis sample taken at the time the Element is changed in lieu of performing a regularly scheduled oil change. If the sample results, typically received in five to seven days, show that the condition of the oil is considered good for continued use, there is no need to change the oil.
Consequently, the Puradyn significantly reduces maintenance costs by decreasing oil consumption, engine wear and certain other types of general maintenance as well as reducing environmental concerns and costs associated with the storage and disposal of waste oil. These potential savings are achieved from utilizing the Puradyn, which generally has a relatively short payback period of, on average, six to 14 months, depending upon the application.
The Puradyn system is currently manufactured in six different sizes suitable for placement on engines or equipment with oil sump capacities ranging from a minimum of eight to a maximum of 300 quarts. The later generation PFT model uses the same filter and offers the same benefits and features of the original TF model, with the added enhancements of easier serviceability and the main component of the system being more corrosion-resistant.
All Puradyn systems are compatible with virtually all standard and synthetic oils on the market and they work with engines using gasoline, diesel, propane or natural gas. The Puradyn system, ordinarily, cannot be used on engines that do not have a pressurized lubricating system.
We also manufacture and distribute Elements for the Puradyn system. Depending upon the application, we generally recommend that the Element be replaced at the engine manufacturer’s recommended/approved periodic oil change interval or as oil analysis dictates. The type of Element used also depends upon the specific type of engine or hydraulic application. A customer can change the Element and take the required oil sample in approximately five to 10 minutes.
The Company has implemented patented and/or proprietary technology in the filter Elements that provides several advantages including:
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An additive package in which pellet-encased chemicals are incorporated in the replaceable filter element to replenish additives in the oil. This additive package helps to maintain the oil’s chemical balance and viscosity. In 2006, the Company re-engineered the additive package to be compatible with new oils designed to meet EPA 2007 and 2010 on-highway exhaust emission standards and be simultaneously backwards-compatible with all older API diesel lubrication oil service categories. |
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In late 2009, the Extreme Duty (XD) Element, specifically formulated to meet the needs of diesel engine lubricating oils operating in the harsh environments including relatively high levels of sulfur content in fuel, is targeted to receive enhancements to its additive package. The new XD filter Element, with an increased additive package level, also addressed the next level of emissions reduction that began in 2010. |
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CGP® Extended Life Filter Element containing a patent-pending process for chemical grafting. This technology improves the attraction and retention of soot and other solid contaminants to the packed cotton filter material. CGP technology was developed over a three-year period inclusive of laboratory and field-testing. Consolidated results from across the country show that test vehicles on a fleet of 150 over the road trucks and 230 tractor trailers vehicles averaged more than 100,000,000 miles without the need for a traditional oil change. |
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Ease of maintenance: The filter Element can be replaced in a matter of minutes. |
When the Element is changed, a small amount of make-up oil is added to replace any oil retained in the used
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Element or consumed during the normal engine combustion process. The Company’s performance warranties require the user to change the Puradyn filter element and take a small sample of the oil for submission to an oil-testing laboratory at the same intervals that the original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”) recommends for an oil change, or as oil analysis dictates. The oil analysis allows end users to monitor oil quality and, to some degree, engine condition and provides a trend and timeline for both the Company and end user should a problem arise.
The Puradyn has no moving parts and consequently requires no significant ongoing maintenance. As long as Elements are changed at the recommended intervals and other standard preventive maintenance procedures such as changing factory full flow and air filters and oil analysis are completed, the Company believes the Puradyn will perform as designed.
Warranties
The Puradyn carries a six-month ‘money-back’ performance guarantee, and is currently warranted to the original user to be free of defects in material and workmanship for five years from date of purchase, with a one-year limited warranty on the heating element.
For the Company’s performance guarantee and warranty to remain in effect, users must, among other things, maintain a record of the laboratory oil analysis results and use Puradyn replacement parts. Oil analysis is a standard industry practice endorsed by OEMs and various fleet maintenance organizations and most engine manufacturers will accept oil analyses as alternatives to their recommended oil change intervals.
The Company has received letters from numerous OEMs which have all stated that the installation and use of the Puradyn does not void their manufacturer warranties if there is no oil related engine failure or malfunction attributed to the Puradyn. To date, there have been no significant warranty claims, although there can be no assurances that such a trend will continue.
Marketing
The Company has established an in-house marketing department.
The Company’s products are marketed to numerous industries including but not limited to, oil and gas services, agricultural, bus, generator, construction, mining, industrial, and a multitude of hydraulic applications, and other users of engines or equipment that utilize up to 50 weight oil for lubrication. Currently, the Company’s primary focus is on the oil and gas services, industrial/construction, generator set, and OEM segments.
Instead of traditional media advertising campaigns, the Company is concentrating instead on direct sales contacts, trade shows, white papers and other methods of demonstration, such as Internet-based marketing, to promote its products, generate awareness and stimulate sales.
We rely on management’s ability to determine the existence and extent of available markets for our product. Company management has considerable sales and marketing backgrounds and devote a significant portion of their time to sales-related activities.
One of our marketing strategies is based on creating customer ‘pull-through’, a sustained level of request for our product on the OEM level from end-users. To date, customer pull-through has resulted in a growing number of our systems being factory-installed at individual Kenworth and Freightliner truck facilities as well as at the John Deere Forestry Division facility in Joensuu, Finland.
Taking a long-term approach, management believes that federal government entities and the U.S. military are markets that can be successfully cultivated, based on the following:
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2010 continuing orders placed by the U.S. Military for installation on new trucks supplied by Freightliner LLC for foreign military sales. |
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2009 renewal of the Company’s General Services Administration (GSA) contract, GS-30F-0007R. |
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2008 contract received from the U.S. Army to supply 70 Puradyn systems to outfit the JERRV, part of MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicle family. |
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2007 National Stocking Number (NSN) assigned to a specific Puradyn system kit to be installed on the U.S. Army’s Mine Protection Vehicle family. |
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2007 received first order from Freightliner LLC for the Foreign Military Sales Line Haul Trucks |
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2006 final test results from the US Department of Energy, which shows that the systems used in evaluation of the benefits and cost analysis of bypass oil filtration, have produced an estimated savings of 89% in oil usage and purchases when used on heavy-duty diesel engines. |
Distribution
Distributors maintain minimum product inventory levels, maintain a storefront and service bay(s), and retain access to qualified technicians trained by our technical personnel in product installation and service. All distributors must pay in a timely fashion, and with respect to international distributors, the agreements typically establish the minimum dollar amount of inventory to be purchased as well as shipping terms.
We currently have approximately 106 domestic and international active distributors. However there are additional potential distributors, such as Freightliner, Paccar, and John Deere, which participate in other programs. While not all of these potential distributors actively promote our products, all distributors have access to our product and have the capability to sell our product.
The Company has warehouse distributors located throughout North America and we previously utilized inventory storage space in the U.K. provided by Filter Solutions Ltd., a master distributor during 2008-2009. Following the termination of this arrangement in February 2009, Filter Solutions Ltd. informed the Company that they wanted to focus their sales efforts only within the United Kingdom, as a standard Distributor. Until the Company identifies a replacement, sales in Europe will be administered by Puradyn in the United States. Shipping costs may not be dramatically higher than when the product was dispensed from our U.K. warehouse, as shipping costs from the U.S. was typically already included in the prices charged to the distributors.
Although this distributor will continue to maintain standard distributor inventory levels, the bulk of the inventory held in their warehouse was returned to the U.S. in March 2009, since customer service and shipments will be administered from the U.S. The remaining international distributors are located primarily in South America, Europe, and Asia. These distributors purchase product directly from the Company and sell to their existing or new customers. The Company will accept returns of products that are defective at the time of sale to the distributor or prove to be defective during the limited warranty period. Returns are subject to specific conditions.
As a significant portion of our products are sold to distributors, this could unfavorably affect our overall exposure to credit risk as these customers could be affected by potential economic or other conditions.
There can be no assurance that such distributors will be successful in introducing the Puradyn in their territories as they will face obstacles similar to those any Company and its distributors would have encountered when introducing an innovative technology in their territories.
Sales
Direct Sales
The Company directly and/or with the assistance of its manufacturer’s representatives, distributors or other agents, markets its products directly to OEMs, other distributors and national accounts. Typically, larger customers require an evaluation period to operate the system on their equipment. While set for a specific period of time, usually ranging from three to 12 months, evaluations are often influenced by a number of variables including equipment downtime or servicing which may extend the evaluation period. Consequently, the sales period can be relatively long; however, we have seen this evaluation period continue to shorten as the Company’s products gain wider acceptance and support from well-known end users and OEMs.
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Currently, our products are being evaluated (in various stages of progress) by numerous potential end users and existing customers including, among others:
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A major engine OEM |
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Two leading food companies |
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The U.S. Military |
In December 2009 we were awarded a renewal of a five-year contract on the Vehicular Multiple Award Schedule, New Technologies with a six-month option predicated upon sales. This enables us to offer our Puradyn system to all federal, state and local government agencies. The new schedule allows easy access to our products without the usual lengthy bid process to all federal agencies that purchase vehicles, including construction equipment, medium and heavy trucks, waste disposal vehicles, aerial lift vehicles and fire trucks. The contract period is for five years from the date of the award.
We are dependent upon sales to a limited number of customers. During 2010 and 2009 two customers together accounted for approximately 53% and 34%, respectively, of the Company’s consolidated net sales. These two customers individually accounted for greater than 10% each of net sales, or approximately $1,619,000 and approximately $622,000, respectively in 2010 and 2009.
At December 31, 2009 there were three customers, whose trade receivable balances equaled or exceeded 5% of total receivables, representing approximately 36%, 14%, and 13% for a total of 63% of total accounts receivable. The loss of business from one or a combination of our significant customers could adversely affect our operations.
The Company’s domestic sales are made on credit terms, which vary depending on the nature of the sale. The Company believes it has established sufficient reserves to accurately reflect the amount or likelihood of product returns or credits and uncollectible receivables. However, there can be no assurance that actual returns and uncollectible receivables will not exceed the Company’s recorded reserves.
International Sales
The Company, directly and/or with the assistance of commission-based manufacturer’s representatives, has established primarily non-exclusive distributors and sales representation in various countries, including Denmark, Germany, South Africa, Nigeria, United Kingdom, Thailand, Colombia, and others. The ultimate success of these and other distributors depends upon, among other things, their abilities to successfully introduce and sell the product in their territories including obtaining local evaluations, establishing distribution and other factors similar to those faced by the Company in the United States. Unlike domestic sales, the Company has a policy on international sales for them to be paid in advance before shipping or secured by a letter of credit. The Company’s credit risk is minimal with international sales as a result of this policy. Total international sales amounted to approximately 17% and 24% of consolidated net sales in 2010 and 2009, respectively.
Manufacturing and Production
The Company purchases component parts for its Puradyn systems and manufactures its entire line of filter Elements. The component parts are assembled, packed and shipped from our facility in Boynton Beach, Florida.
We currently source (i.e., purchase each raw material and component part from a specific vendor) substantially all of our raw materials and component parts from various vendors in the United States. Substantially all the tools and dies used by certain of our vendors are owned by the Company. We have researched alternative sources of supply and do not anticipate that the loss of any single supplier would have a material long-term adverse effect on our business, operations or financial condition.
Since January 2004, we have maintained ISO 9001:2000 certification from the International Organization for Standardization. ISO 9001:2000 is a series of internationally accepted, multi-part quality management systems for industry-wide standardization applied to manufacturing and service organizations.
In December 2010, the Company completed a surveillance audit to achieve 9001:2008 certification, validating its Quality Management Standards process for ‘design, manufacture, sales and distribution of bypass oil filtration systems and
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replacement filters for various industries.’ Management believes this certification reinforces recognition of its tangible commitment to quality control from OEMs and other potential large customers.
Competition
Our primary competitors are Premo Lubrication Technologies, Inc., OilGuard, Amsoil Inc., and Oil Purification Systems, Inc. Competitive bypass oil filters produced by other companies in varying degrees address the issues of solid or liquid contaminant filtration through centrifugal design, media filtration or evaporation. However, Puradyn believes that it designs and manufactures the only bypass oil filtration system that incorporates all of the following features which we believe provides us with a competitive advantage:
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Filtering solid contaminants to below one micron, including enhanced soot retention through the use of a patent-pending process for chemical grafting; |
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Effectively removing harmful gaseous and liquid contaminants through a heated evaporation chamber; and |
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Replenishing the base additives so as to maintain proper oil total base number (TBN) and viscosity |
Tests performed by a leading independent testing facility demonstrated that the Puradyn system surpassed the capacity, efficiency and overall performance of one of its leading competitors. Using our standard filter with additives, the Puradyn system tested 92.05% efficient under the SAE HS806-95 (modified) standards for filter capacity and contaminant removal. This test was rerun a year later using the patent-pending process for chemical grafting, improving the filter efficiency to 100%. Efficiency reflects the ability to remove particles and other chemicals from the oil. While efficiency is not necessarily a standard of comparison to other products, it does demonstrate the filtering capability of the Puradyn unit.
The proper use of our products reduces the need for oil maintenance services, replacement parts, original oil sales and consumption and waste oil disposal.
Intellectual Property
The Company owns patents for the Puradyn system; filter Elements, oil flow meter, and two patents for technology, which include a manifold type full-flow filter/bypass filtration unit (side-by-side) in the U.S. and certain other countries. The expiration dates of these patents range from May 2014 to October 2016. The following table provides information on our current U.S. patents.
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oil reclamation device with evaporator base and head mounted filter |
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oil filter containing a soluble thermoplastic additive material therein |
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oil reclamation system flow meter |
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oil reclamation device with vaporization chamber |
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We believe our patented technology is especially important on engines built since the enactment of the Clean Air Act of 1992, which requires tighter specifications for diesel engines. We have also applied for and received patents on these technologies in a number of foreign counties.
During 2008-2010, we applied for the following patents:
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A new patent for a multi-filter lubricant purification system which can be serviced while the engine is running. |
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A new patent for an oil-soluble additive injection apparatus, which will increase the efficacy of the replacement filter element. |
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A new patent for micro-fine filtration. This patent incorporates technology that includes a means to remove liquid and gaseous contaminants within a closed system where the Company’s legacy evaporation chamber may be counter-indicated due to physical or regulatory limitations. |
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A new patent for a technologically advanced engine-mounted full-flow filter/micro-fine bypass filter system with smart sensor capability not available from any other competitive device. |
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There can be no assurance that such patents will withstand competitive threats to their patentability or, in the case of the redesigned Puradyn, be developed into commercially viable products.
We have registered the product trademark “Puradyn” in the United States and other countries where the “Purifiner” trademark was registered, and have registered the product trademarks “CGP” and “Keep It Clean!” in the United States.
We have also obtained the rights to the domain name www.puradyn.com as well as the domain names puradyn.asia, puradyn.org, puradyn.us, puradyn.info and puradyn.biz. As with telephone numbers, we do not have and cannot acquire any property rights in an Internet address. We do not expect to lose the ability to use these Internet addresses; however, there can be no assurance in this regard.
Governmental Influence
Our products typically do not require any governmental approvals. As part of the certification process under the California Environmental Protection Agency’s Department of Toxic Substances in July 1994 and subsequent re-certifications in July 1998 and August 2003, the Company obtained an Executive Order issued by the State of California Air Resources Board stating that the Puradyn does not reduce the effectiveness of applicable vehicle pollution control systems, and may be installed on all 2002 and older model vehicles with pressure oil systems. While this certification is no longer in use by the California EPA, the Puradyn remains the only technology of its kind to have been designated as a ‘Pollution Prevention’ technology.
2007 emissions standards represented landmark regulations affecting engines using catalytic converters and particulate traps in addition to that using exhaust gas recirculation (EGR). Due to these after-treatment devices and their sensitivity to ash content, the oil industry developed entirely new additive formulations removing any additives that produced ash as a byproduct. In order to be compatible with the new oil formulation, we developed an entirely new additive package for 2007. In addition, this new additive package is backwards-compatible in that it is also compatible with the pre-2007 oils. Both lab and field tests of the newer additive package have demonstrated excellent results and a next-generation additive package has been formulated to meet more stringent regulations that were introduced in 2010.
As more engine manufacturers move to newer methods, including EGR, the oil is being subjected to more extreme conditions increasing the need for finer filtration of contaminants such as soot; reduction of water and gaseous contaminants, and constant replenishment of oil additives to combat oxidation and acid.
We believe that engine manufacturers can capitalize on our enhanced technology to remove soot from their oil to maintain their extended drain intervals by operating on constantly clean oil.
The conservation of energy, oil, and natural resources has become an important part of the national energy and environment agenda. We believe the current U.S. administration’s agenda, which in part, makes the commitment to conserve more oil over the next ten years than the U.S. currently imports from Middle East and Venezuela combined, could result in a mandate of federal fleets to use bypass filtration technology as a means to immediately conserve resources while alternative means of energy and environmental conservation are researched.
Employees
At March 30, 2011, the Company had 23 full-time employees, including our executive officers.
None of the employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements, and we believe our relationships with our employees to be good.
History of our Company
The patents issued on the oil filtration system that, after further development, has evolved into the current Puradyn bypass oil filtration system, were issued in the early 1980’s. The owners of these patents attempted to market and sell the original system under various other trade names, but were not successful. In 1987, T/F Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation, of which Messrs. Richard C. Ford and Willard H. Taylor (deceased) were equal stockholders, obtained certain
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limited distribution rights to the Puradyn bypass oil filtration system, previously known as the “Purifiner” in several states from Refineco Manufacturing Company, Inc. Mr. Ford served as an executive officer and director of our company from inception to October 2006. In 1988, T/F Systems, Inc. obtained an option to acquire the exclusive manufacturing and marketing rights to the Purifiner in the event Refineco Manufacturing Company, Inc., and subsequently, Purifiner Distribution Corporation of Chicago, Illinois, were unable to meet their commitments to supply Purifiners to T/F Systems, Inc. As a result of a default, and a failure of the manufacturer to meet this supply commitment, T/F Systems, Inc. obtained the worldwide manufacturing and marketing rights to the Purifiner in 1990.
In February 1988, we were incorporated in Delaware under the name “Econology Systems, Inc.” On October 16, 1990, the name was changed to “T/F Purifiner, Inc.” We were inactive until 1991, when we obtained the distribution and marketing rights to the Purifiner by virtue of an assignment from T/F Systems, Inc. However, T/F System, Inc.’s ownership of the rights to the Purifiner were contested in court by other third parties who were also manufacturing and marketing a device similar to the Purifiner and using the Purifiner trademark. Eventually, the court ruled in favor of T/F Systems, Inc. with respect to its manufacturing and marketing rights, and in May 1993 all appeals by the other parties were exhausted. During the period of this litigation, we continued to market the Purifiner, but success was limited due to various factors including the pending litigation and the actions by these other parties in the marketplace.
Prior to December 31, 1995, we were the exclusive distributor and T/F Systems, Inc. was the exclusive manufacturer of the Purifiner. On December 31, 1995, in exchange for any claims we had in the delay damage award, we purchased all operating assets and assumed all operating liabilities of T/F Systems, Inc. except for any benefits and/or liabilities related to a delay damage judgment awarded in December 1994 against the other parties discussed above, and liabilities related to certain stockholder advances made to T/F Systems, Inc. by Messrs. Ford and Taylor.
On February 4, 1998, the company filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation, which changed its name from T/F Purifiner, Inc. to Puradyn Filter Technologies Incorporated.
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RISK FACTORS. |
An investment in our common stock involves a significant degree of risk. You should not invest in our common stock unless you can afford to lose your entire investment. You should consider carefully the following risk factors and other information in this annual report before deciding to invest in our common stock. If any of the following risks and uncertainties develop into actual events, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected and you could lose your entire investment in our company.
WE HAVE A HISTORY OF LOSSES AND OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM HAS SUBSTANTIAL DOUBTS ABOUT OUR ABILITY TO CONTINUE AS A GOING CONCERN.
We have incurred substantial operating and net losses, as well as negative operating cash flows, since our inception through December 31, 2010. For the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, we reported net losses of $1,574,056 and $2,070,598. At December 31, 2010, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $52.1 million. These recurring operating losses, liabilities exceeding assets and the reliance on cash inflows from an institutional investor and current stockholder have led our independent registered public accounting firm to include a statement in its audit report relating to our audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 expressing substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon our ability to obtain the necessary financing to meet our obligations and repay our liabilities when they become due and to generate profitable operations in the future. We have no firm commitments from any third party to provide this financing and we cannot assure you we will be successful in raising working capital as needed. There are no assurances that we will have sufficient funds to execute our business plan, pay our obligations as they become due or generate positive operating results and it is possible that we will be required to cease some or all of our operations if we are not successful in raising capital as needed. In that event, you could lose your entire investment in our company.
OUR NET SALES ARE NOT SUFFICIENT TO FUND OUR OPERATING EXPENSES. THERE ARE NO ASSURANCES WE WILL BE ABLE TO INCREASE OUR SALES, IN THE NEAR FUTURE, TO A LEVEL WHICH WILL FUND OUR OPERATING EXPENSES.
We used cash in operations of approximately $1.2 million and approximately $1.1 million in 2010 and 2009, respectively.
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Our operating expenses increased approximately 13% in 2010 from 2009. Our net sales have never been sufficient to fund our operating expenses. During 2010 and in to 2011 we continue to implement cost reductions in an effort to improve margins, including securing alternative suppliers for raw materials and manufacturing and we anticipate these cost reductions will impact our results of operations in future periods. As long as our cash flow from operations remains insufficient to fund our operations, we will continue depleting our cash and other financial resources. Our failure to achieve profitable operations in future periods will adversely affect our ability to continue as a going concern. In this event, you could lose all of your investment in our company.
WE NEED ADDITIONAL FINANCING WHICH WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO OBTAIN ON ACCEPTABLE TERMS. IF WE CANNOT RAISE ADDITIONAL CAPITAL AS NEEDED, OUR ABILITY TO EXECUTE OUR GROWTH STRATEGY AND FUND OUR ONGOING OPERATIONS WILL BE IN JEOPARDY.
Historically, our operations have been financed primarily through a credit line from our Chairman, as well as the issuance of equity and short-term loans. Our future capital requirements, however, depend on a number of factors, including our ability to internally grow our revenues, manage our business and control our expenses. At December 31, 2010, we had working capital deficit of $440,952 as compared to working capital deficit of $198,476 at December 31, 2009. We need to raise additional capital to fund our ongoing operations, pay our existing obligations and for future growth of our company. We do not have any commitments for additional capital and we cannot assure you that any additional capital will be available to us in the future upon terms acceptable to us. Given our history of losses, debt levels and general uncertainties of the capital markets, we face a number of challenges in our ability to raise capital. If we do not raise funds as needed, our ability to provide for current working capital needs, pay our obligations as they become due, grow our company, and continue our existing business and operations is in jeopardy. In this event, you could lose all of your investment in our company.
WE OWE ONE OF OUR DIRECTORS APPROXIMATELY $6.4 MILLION WHICH IS DUE BY DECEMBER 31, 2012.
Since March 2002, one of our Directors has been providing funding to us for working capital on an unsecured basis. At December 31, 2010, we owed him approximately $6.4 million. As extended, this loan is due on December 31, 2012 or (i) at such time as we have raised an additional $7 million over the $3.5 million raised in prior offerings, or (ii) at such time as we are operating within sufficient cash flow parameters to sustain operations, or (iii) until a disposition of our company, such as an acquisition or merger, occurs. We do not have sufficient funds to pay this loan when it becomes due and there are no assurances our CEO will extend the due date. While the loan is unsecured, this obligation makes it more difficult for us to secure the additional financing we need to fund our operations.
WE RELY ON SALES TO A LIMITED NUMBER OF CUSTOMERS AND THERE ARE NO ASSURANCES THAT THESE CUSTOMERS WILL CONTINUE TO PURCHASE PRODUCTS FROM US.
We are dependent upon sales to a limited number of customers. During 2010 two customers individually accounted for approximately 40% and approximately 13% (for a total of 53%) of our net sales. During 2009 two customers individually accounted for approximately 23% and approximately 11% (for a total of approximately 34%) of our net sales. We do not have contracts with our customers and the loss of sales from one or more of these customers could materially impact our results of operations in future periods.
WE ARE DEPENDENT ON A LIMITED NUMBER OF SUPPLIERS. WHILE WE HAVE IDENTIFIED ALTERNATIVE SOURCES FOR VARIOUS MATERIALS WE USE, A TEMPORARY DISRUPTION IN OUR ABILITY TO PROCURE NECESSARY MATERIALS AND PARTS COULD ADVERSELY IMPACT OUR NET SALES IN FUTURE PERIODS.
A substantial portion of the component parts to our products are manufactured by various suppliers for assembly by us. We believe the relationships with our suppliers are satisfactory and that alternative suppliers are available if relationships falter or existing suppliers should become unable to keep up with our requirements. However, there can be no assurance that our current or future suppliers will be able to meet our requirements on commercially reasonable terms or within scheduled delivery times. An interruption of our arrangements with suppliers could cause a delay in the production of our products for timely delivery to distributors and customers which could result in a loss of sales revenue in future periods.
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WE FACE COMPETITION FROM A NUMBER OF COMPANIES AND THERE ARE NO ASSURANCES WE CAN EFFECTIVELY COMPETE IN OUR SECTOR.
There are a number of companies which sell bypass oil filtration systems. Most of our competitors have more capital, greater brand recognition, larger customer bases and significantly greater financial, technical and marketing resources than we do. These competitors may also engage in more extensive development of their technologies, adopt more aggressive pricing policies and establish more comprehensive marketing and advertising campaigns than we can. While we believe that our product is superior in performance to our competitors’ products, there are no assurances our belief is correct. For these and other reasons, our competitors’ products may achieve greater acceptance in the marketplace than our own, limiting our ability to gain market share and customer loyalty and to generate sufficient revenues to achieve a profitable level of operations.
IF WE ARE UNABLE TO PROTECT OUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OUR ABILITY TO CONDUCT OUR BUSINESS AS IT IS PRESENTLY CONDUCTED IS IN JEOPARDY.
Our success is heavily dependent on our proprietary technology and we rely on a combination of contractual rights, patents, trade secrets, trademarks and non-disclosure agreements to establish and protect our proprietary rights. There can be no assurances that the steps we take to protect our proprietary rights will be adequate to prevent misappropriation of the technology or independent development by others of products with features based upon, or otherwise similar to, our products. In addition, although we believe that any new technology currently in development or patent pending has been independently developed and does not infringe on the proprietary rights of others, there can be no assurance that we are correct or that third parties will not assert infringement claims against us in the future. If instituted, there can be no assurances we will have adequate resources to defend a patent infringement or other proprietary rights infringement action. If we are unable to adequately protect our proprietary rights or if other products should be developed which are substantially similar to ours, our ability to continue our operations as they are presently conducted could be in jeopardy and we could be forced to cease operations.
THE EXERCISE OF OUTSTANDING WARRANTS AND OPTIONS WILL BE DILUTIVE TO OUR EXISTING STOCKHOLDERS.
At December 31, 2010, we had 46,070,076 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding and the following securities, which are exercisable into shares of our common stock, were outstanding:
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2,161,583 shares of our common stock issuable upon the exercise of options with exercise prices ranging from $.14 per share to $2.60 per share. |
The issuance of these shares will be dilutive to our existing stockholders.
BECAUSE OUR STOCK CURRENTLY TRADES BELOW $5.00 PER SHARE, AND IS QUOTED ON THE OTCQB, OUR STOCK IS CONSIDERED A “PENNY STOCK” WHICH CAN ADVERSELY AFFECT ITS LIQUIDITY.
As the trading price of our common stock is less than $5.00 per share, our common stock is considered a “penny stock,” and trading in our common stock is subject to the requirements of Rule 15g-9 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Under this rule, broker/dealers who recommend low-priced securities to persons other than established customers and accredited investors must satisfy special sales practice requirements. The broker/dealer must make an individualized written suitability determination for the purchaser and receive the purchaser’s written consent prior to the transaction.
Securities and Exchange Commission regulations also require additional disclosure in connection with any trades involving a “penny stock,” including the delivery, prior to any penny stock transaction, of a disclosure schedule explaining the penny stock market and its associated risks. These requirements severely limit the liquidity of our common stock in the secondary market because few brokers or dealers are likely to undertake these compliance activities. Purchasers of our common stock may find it difficult to resell the shares in the secondary market.
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UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS. |
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PROPERTIES. |
We lease approximately 25,500 square feet of office and warehouse space in Boynton Beach, Florida which serves as our principal executive offices, from an unrelated third party. Under the terms of the five year lease, which expires on July 31, 2013, we pay an average rent of approximately $188,000 per year, with a 3% increase annually during the remaining term of the lease.
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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. |
On July 7, 2009 the Company filed a lawsuit in the Circuit Courts in 15th Judicial District in and for Palm Beach County, Florida, styled Puradyn Filter Technologies, Inc. versus Richard C. Ford case number 502009CA023128XXXXMB. In this action against Mr. Ford, our former Chief Executive Officer, the Company is alleging non-payment of three promissory notes totaling $756,250 with interest at a rate of 5.63% per annum since July 25, 2001, the execution date of the notes. As of November 13, 2009 interest on all three notes amounts to $353,796, for an aggregate amount owing of $1,110,046. At the time of the execution of these promissory notes, Mr. Ford was Chief Executive Officer of the Company and these notes were drafted under Mr. Ford’s direction. The Company is seeking payment of the promissory notes and accrued interest.
On August 7, 2009, Mr. Ford responded by filing a Motion to Disqualify the Company’s legal counsel, Gary E. Susser and request a staying action until such time as the Company obtains new legal counsel. On September 16, 2009 a hearing on Order to Show Cause occurred. On October 26, 2009 a ruling was issued, denying the Company’s request for custody of the collateral. On November 5, 2009 Richard Ford filed a motion to stay proceeding pending payment of documentary stamps and amendment of the complaint and relief from prior orders relating to production of information pertaining to the sale of stock. On November 5, 2009, the Company filed a Motion for Rehearing on Plaintiff’s Request for Possession to obtain custody of the collateral. This was heard on November 12, 2009, and the Company is awaiting a ruling. On September 10, 2010, Ford’s attorney filed a Motion to Withdraw from representation. On September 27, 2010 the Motion to Disqualify Attorney Susser was denied. The Company is still vigorously pursuing these matters.
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None.
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STOCKHOLDER MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES. |
Our common stock is quoted on the OTCQB under the symbol PFTI. The reported high and low sales prices for the common stock as reported on the OTCQB are shown below for the periods indicated. The quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, markdown or commission, and may not represent actual transactions.
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Second quarter ended June 30, 2009 |
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Third quarter ended September 30, 2009 |
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Fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009 |
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Third quarter ended September 30, 2010 |
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$0.22 |
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On March 25, 2011, the last sale price of our common stock as reported on the OTCQB was $0.33. As of March 25, 2011, there were 312 record owners of our common stock. The transfer agent for the Company’s common stock is Pacific Stock Transfer, 4045 South Spencer Street, Suite 403, Las Vegas, NV 89119.
Dividend Policy
The Company has never declared or paid cash dividends on its common stock. Under Delaware law, we may declare and pay dividends on our capital stock either out of our surplus, as defined in the relevant Delaware statutes, or if there is no such surplus, out of our net profits for the fiscal year in which the dividend is declared and/or the preceding fiscal year. If, however, the capital of our company, computed in accordance with the relevant Delaware statutes, has been diminished by depreciation in the value of our property, or by losses, or otherwise, to an amount less than the aggregate amount of the capital represented by the issued and outstanding stock of all classes having a preference upon the distribution of assets, we are prohibited from declaring and paying out of such net profits and dividends upon any shares of our capital stock until the deficiency in the amount of capital represented by the issued and outstanding stock of all classes having a preference upon the distribution of assets shall have been repaired.
The Company presently intends to retain future earnings, if any, to finance the expansion of its business and does not anticipate any cash dividends will be paid in the foreseeable future. The future dividend policy will depend on our earnings, capital requirements, expansion plans, financial condition and other relevant factors.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
On January 10, 2011, the Company received proceeds of $50,000 from the Company’s Chairman and CEO, for the sale of 204,918 shares of common stock at a price of $0.244 per share and, as part of the offering, issued warrants to purchase 20,492 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.50, which expire on January 10, 2016. The purchaser was an accredited investor and the transaction was exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 in reliance on an exemption provided by Section 4(2) of that act. We did not pay any commissions or finder’s fees and we are using the proceeds for general working capital.
On February 1, 2011, the Company received proceeds of $50,000 from the sale of 187,266 shares of common stock to purchasers at a price of $0.267 per share and, as part of the offering, issued warrants to purchase 18,727 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.50, which expire on February 1, 2016. The purchaser was an accredited investor and the transaction was exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 in reliance on an exemption provided by Section 4(2) of that act. We did not pay any commissions or finder’s fees and we are using the proceeds for general working capital.
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SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA. |
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION. |
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Sales of the Company’s products, the puraDYN® bypass oil filtration system and replaceable filter elements will depend principally upon end user demand for such products and acceptance of the Company’s products by OEMs. The oil filtration industry has historically been competitive and, as is typically the case with innovative products, the ultimate level of demand for the Company’s products is subject to a high degree of uncertainty. Developing market acceptance for the
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Company’s existing and proposed products will require substantial marketing and sales efforts and the expenditure of a significant amount of funds to inform customers of the perceived benefits and cost advantages of its products. As a result of our limited resources, to date we have not had adequate funds available to undertake these necessary marketing efforts.
Currently no bypass oil filtration system has captured a substantial share of the estimated recurring $15 billion potential market, based upon figures supplied by The Rhein Report, a diesel engine industry consulting, publishing and market research company. We believe we are in a unique position to capitalize on the growing acceptance of bypass oil filtration given that our product and our Company are positioned as, including, but not limited to:
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A competitively priced, value-added product based on an advanced, patented technology; |
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An alternative solution to the rising costs and national concerns over dependence on foreign oil; and |
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Providing an operational maintenance solution to end users in conjunction with existing and reasonably foreseeable federal environmental legislation such as new regulation affecting diesel engines and diesel fuels, mandating cleaner diesel engines which first went into effect January 1, 2007. Additional and more stringent legislation went into effect in 2010. |
We focus our sales strategy on individual sales and distribution efforts as well as on the development of a nationwide distribution network that will not only sell but also install and support our product. We currently have approximately 106 active distributors in the U.S. and internationally. The number of distributors will frequently change as we add new distributors as well as when OEMs come onboard with their distribution network.
We continue to focus our sales and marketing efforts to target industries more open to innovative methods to reduce oil maintenance operating costs. These industries were searching for new and progressive ways to maintain their equipment, including bypass oil filtration. This strategy includes focus on:
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The expansion of existing strategic relationships we have with John Deere, Avis, and others; |
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Continued development and expansion of our distribution network with distributors who are trained by us and stock inventory in order to establish a sales- and service-oriented nationwide infrastructure; |
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Continuing to target existing and new industrial/construction equipment fleets and major diesel engine and generator set OEMs; |
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Creating customer ‘pull-through’, a sustained level of request for our product on the OEM level; and |
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While this is a long-term and ongoing commitment, we believe we have achieved a limited amount of industry acceptance based on recent accomplishments:
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In November 2010, we announced that Komatsu Equipment Company, the exclusive distributor for Komatsu mining and construction equipment Utah, Nevada, and portions of Wyoming, has joined our distributor network. |
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In the third quarter of 2010, we achieved record sales and order levels. The record-setting month of August 2010 marked the first time we recorded orders in excess of $800,000 in a single month. |
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Increasing demand for our technology from industries in need of microfiltration for engines that run extended periods of time with high oil usage. These industries typically operate massive equipment with immense oil capacities and to our knowledge we are the only bypass oil filtration company providing this type of technology for engines and hydraulics using these large quantities of oil. |
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We believe that the renewed interest shown in the technology of bypass oil filtration as an economic alternative to significantly rising oil prices, dependence upon foreign oil, coupled with the added benefits of being environmentally
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beneficial and a means to conserve oil, has timely and favorably positioned the Company as a manufacturer of a cost efficient “green” product.
Our customers have found that bypass oil filtration technology affords the same benefits of the claims made by alternative energy source providers – reduce significant oil consumption and minimize a company’s carbon footprint.
Recognizing that a level of oil consumption is not 100% avoidable, we promote our technology as environmentally-friendly in that it provides a practical and more intelligent use of oil as opposed to the accepted norm of oil as a disposable and infinite resource. By keeping engine and hydraulic oil continuously clean, equipment runs at optimum efficiency and the oil can be kept in use, extending the life of the oil several cycles.
We believe that industry acceptance resulting in sales will continue to grow in 2011; however, there can be no assurance that any of our sales efforts or strategic relationships will meet management’s expectations or result in actual revenues. Even with the above announcements, business revenue in 2010 was below management expectations, which we believe is attributable to the sluggish economic environment.
The Company’s sales effort not only involves educating the potential customer on the benefits of our product, but also allowing the end-user to test and evaluate the Puradyn system on its fleet equipment. While set for a specific period of time, typically ranging from three to twelve months, evaluations are often influenced by a number of variables including equipment applications downtime or servicing, which may extend the evaluation period. Consequently, the sales cycle can be relatively long.
We believe international sales are especially well suited to our product given that environmental controls are not as regulated in countries outside North America. Certain applications representing a higher return on investment are more prevalent in use outside of North America and end-users consequently are more receptive to the total maintenance package, including the use of oil analysis, which the Puradyn system requires to verify oil condition. In 2009, total international sales accounted for 24% of the Company’s consolidated net sales. However, we believe that the substantial decline in international sales to approximately 17% of our total net revenues in 2010 is attributable to the recession impacting the economy during 2010.
Our focus on specific industries throughout 2010 continued to pay dividends through 2010. These industries demonstrated early signs of recovery from the economy’s current situation, and we are beginning to benefit from their recovery. We also saw signs from our international business of increasing activity and orders throughout 2010. Our activity with an OEM substantially increased in 2010 and should provide benefits throughout 2011.
Optimizing our limited resources and obtaining sufficient capital is key to accomplishing our goals. We will need to remain focused on working with OEMs, continue developing the independent distributors we have onboard and maintain growth within the specific niche industries using our system. To accomplish these tasks, we may need to obtain capital funding and add appropriate sales and marketing support to be sure our distributors and customers are served. As a response to our growing sales, in early 2010, we hired an additional sales person and anticipate the need for at least one more sales person plus one sales support person. We added an applications engineer in the last quarter of 2009 and a product engineer in the first quarter of 2011 as our OEM account list continued to grow. The expansion into the OEM area is rewarding in the aspect that it provides a steady flow of material requirements for our manufacturing facility. Additionally, OEM business allows us more stability in retaining trained manufacturing personnel, a stronger supply chain with steady production, economies of scale, and the ability to better utilize our overhead with higher average material turn rates.
We continue to address our liquidity and working capital issues as we continue to seek to raise additional capital from institutional and private investors and current stockholders. Historically, we have faced difficulties in raising adequate capital and we anticipate that those efforts will continue given the uncertainties facing the capital markets in the U.S. We also continue to implement cost reductions in an effort to improve margins, including securing alternative suppliers for raw materials and manufacturing and we anticipate these costs reductions will impact our results of operations during the balance of 2011 and beyond. We also continue to review cost of material increases, some of which are passed through to our customers as product price increases beginning in January in each of the past few years. As a result of the declining economy, in January 2010 we elected not to implement a yearly price increase. As of the date of this report we have not implemented one for 2011, however, we may revisit this issue if the economy continues to improve and raw material costs increase.
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Going Concern
Our financial statements have been prepared on the basis that we will operate as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. We have incurred net losses each year since inception and have relied on the sale of our stock from time to time and loans from third parties and from related parties to fund our operations. These recurring operating losses, liabilities exceeding assets and the reliance on cash inflows from an institutional investor and current stockholder have led our independent registered public accounting firm Webb & Company P.A. to include a statement in its audit report relating to our audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 expressing substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon our ability to obtain the necessary financing to meet our obligations and repay our liabilities when they become due and to generate profitable operations in the future. We plan to continue to provide for our capital requirements through the sale of equity securities, however, we have no firm commitments from any third party to provide this financing and we cannot assure you we will be successful in raising working capital as needed. There are no assurances that we will have sufficient funds to execute our business plan, pay our obligations as they become due or generate positive operating results.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The Company’s discussion and analysis of its financial condition and results of operations are based upon the Company’s consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, the Company evaluates its estimates, including those related to product returns, bad debts, inventories, financing operations, warranty obligations and contingencies and litigation. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
The Company believes the following critical accounting policies affect its more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
The Company maintains allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments. If the financial conditions of the Company’s customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required. The Company provides for potential uncollectible accounts receivable based on customer specific identification and historical collection experience. If market conditions decline, actual collection experience may not meet expectations and may result in decreased cash flows and increased bad debt expense.
The policy for determining past due status is based on the contractual payment terms of each customer, which is generally net 30 or net 60 days. Once collection efforts by the Company and its collection agency are exhausted, the determination for charging off uncollectible receivables is made.
Estimation of Product Warranty Cost
The Company provides for the estimated cost of product warranties at the time revenue is recognized. While the Company engages in product quality programs and processes, including actively monitoring and evaluating the quality of its component suppliers, the Company’s warranty obligation is affected by product failure rates, material usage and service delivery costs incurred in correcting a product failure. Should actual product failure rates, material usage or service delivery costs differ from the Company’s estimates, revisions to the estimated warranty liability would be required.
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Estimation of Inventory Obsolescence
The Company provides for estimated inventory obsolescence or unmarketable inventory in amounts equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated market value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, additional inventory write-downs may be required.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company periodically evaluates the recoverability of the carrying amount of its long-lived assets under the guidelines of FASB ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment. Factors that the Company considers in making this evaluation include estimating the undiscounted net cash flows estimated to result from the assets over their remaining useful life. Should the Company’s estimates of these factors change the Company’s results of operations and financial condition could be adversely impacted.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized when earned. The Company’s revenue recognition policies are in compliance with the provisions issued in FASB ASC 605, Revenue Recognition. Revenue from product sales to customers, distributors and resellers is recorded when products that do not require further services or installation by the Company are shipped, when there are no uncertainties surrounding customer acceptance and for which collectibility is reasonably assured. The Company provides for sales returns based on an historical analysis of returns. The estimate is updated for current return activity and the provision is adjusted accordingly. Should actual returns exceed management’s estimates, the provision may require further adjustment and accordingly, net sales may decrease.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Information concerning recently issued accounting pronouncements is set forth in Note 1 of our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements under Item 8. “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” and is incorporated herein by reference.
Impact of inflation and foreign currency translation gains and losses
Inflation has not had a significant impact on our operations. However, any significant decrease in the price for oil or labor, environmental compliance costs, and engine replacement costs could adversely impact the end users cost/benefit analysis as to the use of our products.
The financial statements of our U.K. subsidiary have been translated into U.S. dollars in accordance with FASB ASC 830, Foreign Currency Matters. All balance sheet accounts have been translated using the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date. Income statement amounts have been translated using an appropriately weighted average exchange rate for the year. The translation gains and losses resulting from the changes in exchange rates during the year ended December 31, 2010 as well as 2009 have been reported in accumulated other comprehensive income, except for gains and losses resulting from the translation of intercompany receivables and payables, which are included in earnings for the period. During the years ending December 31, 2010 and 2009, we recorded a foreign currency exchange rate gain of $0 and approximately $121,000, respectively, which is included in selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations for each period which appear elsewhere herein. The exchange rate of the British pound to the U.S. dollar fluctuated from 1.5928 on December 31, 2009 to 1.55 on December 31, 2010 as compared to 1.4479 on December 31, 2008 to 1.5928 on December 31, 2009.
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Results of Operations
Year Ended December 31, 2010 (2010) as Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2009 (2009)
The following table sets forth (amounts in thousands) the Company’s operating information for 2010 and 2009:
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|
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|
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(in thousands) |
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|
|
2010 |
|
2009 |
|
Increase |
|
|||
|
Net sales |
|
$ |
3,106 |
|
$ |
1,911 |
|
$ |
1,195 |
|
|
Operating costs and expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of products sold |
|
|
2,355 |
|
|
1,766 |
|
|
589 |
|
|
Salaries and wages |
|
|
1,035 |
|
|
1,001 |
|
|
34 |
|
|
Selling and administrative |
|
|
1,094 |
|
|
881 |
|
|
213 |
|
|
|
|
|
4,484 |
|
|
3,648 |
|
|
836 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss from operations |
|
|
(1,378 |
) |
|
(1,737 |
) |
|
(359 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other income (expense): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
Interest expense |
|
|
(163 |
) |
|
(157 |
) |
|
6 |
|
|
Other expense |
|
|
(34 |
) |
|
(176 |
) |
|
(142 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other expense |
|
|
(197 |
) |
|
(333 |
) |
|
136 |
|
|
Net loss |
|
|
(1,575 |
) |
$ |
(2,071) |
496 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2010 |
|
2009 |
|
Change |
|
|||
|
Gross sales |
|
$ |
3,120 |
|
$ |
1,936 |
|
$ |
1,184 |
|
|
Sales returns and allowances |
|
|
(14 |
) |
|
(25 |
) |
|
11 |
|
|
Net Sales |
|
|
3,106 |
|
|
1,911 |
|
|
1,195 |
|
|
US domestic sales |
|
|
2,576 |
|
|
1,451 |
|
|
1,125 |
|
|
US international sales |
|
|
530 |
|
|
388 |
|
|
142 |
|
|
UK sales |
|
|
— |
|
|
72 |
|
|
(72 |
) |
|
Net Sales |
|
|
3,106 |
|
$ |
1,911 |
|
|
1,195 |
|
Net Sales Net sales increased 62.5% in 2010 compared to 2009. This increase was attributable primarily to one customer’s increased purchases. During 2009 this customer represented approximately 23% of sales; during 2010 this customer represented approximately 40% of sales. We anticipate this customer will provide a lower percentage of our sales in 2011, but will represent a substantial percentage of our sales. We expect sales to increase overall in 2011, based upon information from existing customers on their planned 2011 product purchases.
International sales increased approximately 15.2% in 2010 compared to 2009. As a percentage of sales, international sales represented 17.1% of net sales in 2010 compared to 24.1% in 2009. Domestic sales increased approximately 77.5% in 2010 compared to 2009. Included in international sales for 2009 are sales of our UK subsidiary, whose offices were closed in March, 2009. We anticipate that international sales will increase in 2011, but remain at the same proportion of sales as in 2010.
Sales to two customers individually accounted for approximately 40% and 13% (for a total of 53%) in 2010 and approximately 23% and 11% (for a total of 34%) in 2009.
Product mix shifted in 2010 compared to 2009. Oil filtration units composed 8% of total filter and unit sales in 2010 compared to 6% in 2009. We believe this increase is attributed to an improving economy and customers willing to make longer term investments in the more expensive capital addition of new units, for greater payback benefit, over short term maintenance expense.
Cost of Sales Cost of products sold, as a percentage of sales, decreased from approximately 92% for 2009 to approximately 76% for 2010. The majority of the decrease in our overall cost of sales is attributable to the higher sales
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volume, which permitted our overhead costs to be applied to more units produced. The following table sets forth the components of cost of sales:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2010 |
|
2009 |
|
Change |
|
|||
|
Materials & Overhead |
|
$ |
1,505,628 |
|
$ |
1,031,268 |
|
$ |
474,360 |
|
|
Freight Out & Fees |
|
|
118,790 |
|
|
41,974 |
|
|
76,815 |
|
|
Scrap, Rework and Warranty adjustment |
|
|
24,896 |
|
|
(70,086 |
) |
|
94,982 |
|
|
Adjustment to Inventory Reserves |
|
|
94,404 |
|
|
113,604 |
|
|
(19,200 |
) |
|
Manufacturing Wages & Benefits |
|
|
284,326 |
|
|
290,274 |
|
|
(5,948 |
) |
|
Occupancy Expense |
|
|
292,841 |
|
|
284,244 |
|
|
8,595 |
|
|
Depreciation and Amortization |
|
|
10,057 |
|
|
8,611 |
|
|
1,447 |
|
|
Other Expenses |
|
|
24,255 |
|
|
15,710 |
|
|
8,545 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
2,355,197 |
$ |
1,715,601 |
$ |
639,596 |
|||
Materials and Overhead applied increased in 2010 as compared to 2009 as a result of higher sales. The substantial increase in freight out resulted from higher shipping costs along with higher shipping volume. Accordingly, shipping charges collected from customers included in sales revenues were 41% higher in 2010 compared to 2009. The increase in scrap, rework and warranty adjustment expense catagory was primarily a result of the variance in the warranty reserve. During 2009 the warranty reserve was substantially reduced which gave rise to a negative amount in the expense line item in the amount of $103,596. The current year provision resulted in an expense of $1,345.
Although sales increased 62.5% in 2010 compared to 2009, cost of sales increased only 33.3%, indicating improved performance in cost containment and buying. We anticipate improved performance in 2011.
Salaries and Wages Salaries and wages increased approximately 3.4% in 2010 as compared to 2009. This increase resulted from one engineer hired at the end of 2009, the addition to our sales staff, hired March 2010 and a member of our production team hired April, 2010. The increase in payroll expense was offset by the departure of accounting personnel in April, 2010. Salaries and wages, as a percentage of sales, were 33.3% for 2010 and 52.3% for 2009. Management anticipates minimal hiring if the OEM and niche industry targets increase sales. Otherwise, management does not anticipate any changes to our salaries and wages at our current sales volume.
Selling and Administrative Expenses Selling and administrative expenses increased by approximately 24.2% in 2010 from 2009. This increase is due to a decrease in exchange rate gains experienced in 2009 and increases in professional fees, investor relations expenses and travel and marketing expenses. Those increases were offset by a decrease in stock compensation expenses. The following table sets forth the components of selling and administrative expenses:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2010 |
|
2009 |
|
Change |
|
|||
|
Employee Benefits |
|
$ |
173,110 |
|
$ |
146,434 |
|
$ |
26,676 |
|
|
Travel & Marketing |
|
|
208,472 |
|
|
161,999 |
|
|
46,474 |
|
|
Depreciation/Amortization |
|
|
34,822 |
|
|
29,814 |
|
|
5,008 |
|
|
Engineering |
|
|
55,751 |
|
|
57,503 |
|
|
(1,752 |
) |
|
Professional Fees |
|
|
267,884 |
|
|
121,605 |
|
|
146,279 |
|
|
Investor Relations |
|
|
68,630 |
|
|
1,864 |
|
|
66,767 |
|
|
Occupancy Expense |
|
|
109,195 |
|
|
100,374 |
|
|
8,821 |
|
|
Patent Expense |
|
|
78,756 |
|
|
80,000 |
|
|
(1,243 |
) |
|
Stock Compensation |
|
|
39,167 |
|
|
207,016 |
|
|
(167,850 |
) |
|
Bad Debts |
|
|
(3,321 |
) |
|
6,127 |
|
|
(9,448 |
) |
|
Exchange (Gain)/Loss |
|
|
— |
|
|
(121,003 |
) |
|
121,003 |
|
|
Other Expenses |
|
|
61,216 |
|
|
89,166 |
|
|
(27,952 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
1,093,682 |
$ |
880,899 |
$ |
212,782 |
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The increase in travel and marketing was due to the addition of a salesperson and higher marketing efforts. Professional fees increased as a result of employing outside consultants to perform activities handled by former employees. The increase in investor relations was due to our contract with an investment relations firm that became effective in 2010. All amounts paid under the investment relations contract were paid in common stock. In 2010 we did not pay any compensation to employees in stock, only options. This resulted in the decrease in stock compensation in 2010 compared to 2009. We anticipate that our selling and administration expenses will remain at the same level in 2011 as 2010.
Interest Expense Interest expense increased in 2010 as compared to 2009 as a result of increased borrowings in 2010. The Company pays interest monthly on the notes payable to our Chairman and CEO at prime rate less .5%, with rates reset as often as the Federal Reserve changes interest rates, which was a weighted average of 2.568% for 2010, as compared to an average of 2.45% for 2009.
Other (Expense) For 2010 this amount represents the reversal of prior accrued interest on a loan connected with a 2001 stock option exercise, that was cancelled in 2008. In 2009 this item is attributable to a reserve established against shareholder loan interest due that was previously accrued on a principal balance of $756,250 at 5.63% beginning July 25, 2001. This relates to three promissory notes totaling $756,250 due from our former Chief Executive Officer, Richard C. Ford. The Company is presently in litigation for collection of the note and interest due from Mr. Ford.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity is the ability of a company to generate adequate amounts of cash to meet its needs for cash. As of December 31, 2010, we had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $50,000 as compared to cash and cash equivalents of approximately $140,000 at December 31, 2009. At December 31 2010, we had negative working capital of approximately $441,000 and our current ratio (current assets to current liabilities) was .70 to 1. At December 31, 2009 we had negative working capital of approximately $198,000 and our current ratio was .86 to 1. The decrease in working capital and current ratio is primarily attributable to decreases in cash, inventory and prepaid expenses, an increase in accrued liabilities offset by a decrease in deferred revenues, as well as an increase in inventory allowance.
We have incurred net losses each year since inception and at December 31, 2010 we had an accumulated deficit of $52,114,411. Our net sales are not sufficient to fund our operating expenses. Historically, we have relied on the sales of our stock from time to time and loans from third parties and from related parties to fund our operations. During 2010, we raised a total of $450,000 in capital from two institutional investors and current stockholders and during 2009 we raised a net additional $1.983 million. In addition, as of December 31, 2010, we owe our stockholder approximately $6.4 million for funds he has advanced to us from time to time for working capital. Interest expense on this loan was $157,866 for the year ended December 31, 2010.
We do not currently have any commitments for capital expenditures. Our current cash position is insufficient to cover our current operating needs. While we anticipate cash flows from 2011 sales activity, additional cash will still be needed to support operations, meet our working capital needs and satisfy our obligations as they become due. In addition, as set forth above, we owe our stockholder approximately $6.3 million which is due on December 31, 2012 or (i) at such time as we have raised an additional $7 million over the $3.5 million raised in prior offerings, or (ii) at such time as we are operating within sufficient cash flow parameters to sustain operations, or (iii) until a disposition of our company, such as an acquisition or merger, occurs. We do not have sufficient funds to pay this loan when it becomes due and there are no assurances our stockholder will extend the due date. We continue to address liquidity concerns because of inadequate revenue growth. As a result, cash flow from operations is insufficient to cover our liquidity needs for the immediate future. We have implemented measures to preserve our ability to operate, including organizational changes, a reduction and/or deferral of salaries, reduction in personnel and renegotiating creditor and collection arrangements. If budgeted sales levels are not achieved and/or significant unanticipated expenditures occur, or if we are not able to raise additional investment capital, we may have to modify our business plan, reduce or discontinue some of our operations or seek a buyer for part of its assets to continue as a going concern through 2011. There can be no assurance that we will be able to raise additional capital or that sales will
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increase to the level required to generate profitable operations to provide positive cash flow from operations. In that event, it is possible that stockholders could lose their entire investment in our company.
Operating activities
Net cash used in operating activities during 2010 was $1,197,564, as compared to $1,136,119 for 2009. This was primarily the result from the net loss of $1,574,056 and $2,070,598 for 2010 and 2009, respectively. During 2010, the effect of the net loss on working capital is offset by an increase in the provision for obsolete and slow moving inventory, deferred compensation and compensation expense paid in stock based arrangements and prepaid expenses. During 2009, the effect of the net loss on working capital is offset by a decrease in inventories, accounts payables and deferred compensation.,
Investing activities
Net cash used in investing activities during 2010 was $35,531, as compared to $49,260 for 2009. The majority of the 2010 and 2009 investments related to computer and software acquisitions.
Financing activities
Net cash provided by financing activities was $1,143,328 for 2010, as compared to $1,323,610 for 2009. During 2010 the net amount of $445,100 was received from private stock transactions issued for cash, as compared to $1,982,776 for 2009. During 2010 $676,500 was received from a shareholder credit line, as compared to $355,713 which was received in 2009. $1,013,000 was used to pay down the credit line in 2009. This loan is a line of credit made available to us by a member of our Board of Directors. Additionally, $25,000 was received from a stockholder and director. During 2010 this amount plus $25,000 loaned in the prior year was forgiven.
Impact of Inflation
Inflation has not had a significant impact on the Company’s operations. However, any significant decrease in the price for oil or labor, environmental compliance costs, and engine replacement costs could adversely impact the Company’s end users cost/benefit analysis as to the use of the Company’s products.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
None.
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QUANTATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK. |
Not applicable to smaller reporting companies.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA. |
Our financial statements are contained later in this report beginning on page F-1.
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CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE. |
None.
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CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES. |
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, which includes our Chief Executive Officer and our Vice President who serves as our principal financial officer, have conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of December 31, 2010. Based on that
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evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Vice President who serves as our principal financial officer, concluded that as of December 31, 2010, there is a material weakness in internal control in relation to our inventory and therefore disclosure controls and procedures are not effective in providing reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods prescribed by SEC rules and regulations, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Our management does not expect that our disclosure controls or our internal controls will prevent all error and fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. In addition, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within a company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people or by management override of the control. The design of any systems of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of these inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Vice President who serves as our principal financial officer, are responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Our management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010. In making its assessment of internal control over financial reporting, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control—Integrated Framework.
A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. In its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010, the Company determined that there were control deficiencies that constituted material weaknesses, as described below.
The specific material weakness identified by our management was that we did not maintain effective controls to timely monitor and review the performance of our physical inventory observations and counting procedures and related count adjustments in our automated inventory system, resulting in errors in the recorded inventory balances. Additionally, management did not properly review and identify slow moving and obsolete inventory.
Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during our fourth fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
To remediate the material weakness surrounding the inventory issue described above, we have taken the following actions during the period ended March 31, 2011:
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• |
Completed a full wall-to-wall physical inventory count at March 31, 2011; |
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|
• |
Commenced periodic review and additional analysis procedures to identify slow moving and obsolete items; |
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• |
Provided related training to staff to help ensure that these procedures are properly performed; and |
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• |
Revised the physical counting procedure to provide second and third tier recounts to verify observed counts. |
Additionally, we will perform a complete review of inventory processes and procedures to identify and adopt measures to further improve and strengthen our overall control environment, and will continue to monitor vigorously the effectiveness of these processes, procedures and controls.
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OTHER INFORMATION. |
None.
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DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE. |
Directors and Executive Officers
The following individuals serve as our executive officers and/or members of our Board of Directors:
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|
|
|
Name |
Age |
Positions |
|
Joseph V. Vittoria |
75 |
Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer |
|
Kevin G. Kroger |
59 |
President, Chief Operating Officer and Director |
|
John S. Caldwell (2) |
66 |
Director |
|
Forrest D. Hayes (1), (2) |
78 |
Director |
|
Dominick Telesco |
80 |
Director |
|
Charles W. Walton (1) |
78 |
Director |
|
Alan J. Sandler |
72 |
Principal Financial Officer, Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and Corporate Secretary |
|
|
|
|
(1) |
Audit Committee member |
|
(2) |
Compensation Committee member |
Joseph V. Vittoria was appointed to the Puradyn Board of Directors as Chairman on February 8, 2000 and to the office of Chief Executive Officer on October 24, 2006. Mr. Vittoria was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Travel Services International, Inc. from 1997 until it was sold in 2000. From 1987 to 1997, Mr. Vittoria served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Avis, Inc., and was its President and Chief Operating Officer from 1982 to 1987. Mr. Vittoria also serves as Chairman of the Boards of Great Wolf Resort and Greenjets, and as a member of the board of City Car Services, Inc.
Mr. Vittoria’s extensive management, banking, organizational growth and experience brings oversight and guidance to the Company’s entire organization. The Board believes that Mr. Vittoria has the experience, qualifications, attributes and skills necessary to serve as a Director.
Kevin G. Kroger joined Puradyn July 3, 2000 as President and Chief Operating Officer and was appointed to the Board of Directors in November 2000. He was also appointed to the Board of Puradyn, Ltd. In December 2000, Mr. Kroger was with Detroit Diesel Corporation from 1989 to the time he joined our company, serving in various executive positions prior to his appointment in 1998 to the position of Vice President and General Manager of Series 30/40 Product. From 1987 to 1989 he was Vice President of R.E.S. Leasing and of VE Corporation. Prior to this, from 1971 to 1987, he held several management positions with Caterpillar Corporation.
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With vast experience in the automotive and trucking industries, Mr. Kroger provides our company with operations oversight and guidance in sales and marketing. Mr. Kroger also holds a degree in engineering which facilitates our research and development area, along with a deeper understanding in configuring our product to the customer’s needs. The Board believes that Mr. Kroger has the experience, qualifications, attributes and skills necessary to serve as a Director.
Lieutenant General (Retired) John S. Caldwell, Jr. was appointed to the Puradyn Board of Directors on August 25, 2005 and is also the Chairman of the Compensation Committee. Gen. Caldwell served as the Army’s top ranking officer for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology when he retired in January 2004. Also served as Director of the 50,000-person Army Acquisition Workforce, responsible for personnel development and training policy and key assignment recommendations. Prior to these positions, Gen. Caldwell served as the Commanding General of the US Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM), in which capacity he developed, fielded and supported lethality, survivability and mobility capabilities for approximately 70% of the Army’s ground force. Served 4 years as the Project Manager, Abrams Tank System, leading R&D, production, quality assurance, procurement and logistical support of the Army’s tank program, a $600 million R&D, $15 billion procurement program with major international components. General Caldwell currently consults in various capacities, including Senior Vice President, The Spectrum Group. General Caldwell holds the degrees of Bachelor of Science from the US Military Academy, West Point, in New York; Master in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA, and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. General Caldwell has been a member of the board of Taser International since 2007.
Gen. Caldwell’s logistic and military background brings to our organization oversight and guidance in the planning and execution of our financial and operational growth plan. The Board believes that Gen. Caldwell has the experience, qualifications, attributes and skills necessary to serve as a Director.
Forrest D. Hayes was appointed to the Board of Directors in 2005; Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Compensation Committee. Mr. Hayes served as Vice President and CFO of Wastequip, Inc., a privately owned manufacturer of waste equipment in 1990 and 1991, and from 1992 to 2000, as a member of the Wastequip Board of Directors. Mr. Hayes was President and CEO of Brittany Corporation, a privately owned manufacturer of auto/truck parts and HVAC parts from 1992 to 2000, and as Vice-Chairman through 2003. Prior to this, Mr. Hayes served as a CPA with Arthur Andersen from 1954 to 1990 in various capacities including Managing Partner of Cleveland and Cincinnati, Ohio offices. Mr. Hayes was a member of the board of The Town and Country Trust from 2005-2006 and currently serves on the board of Polychem Corporation and Brittany Stamping, LLC.
Mr. Hay’s depth of experience and credentials in the financial arena and his experience as CEO of a manufacturer of auto and truck parts provides insight and a knowledge base to the company on finance, production and marketing which is extremely valuable to the operation. The Board believes that Mr. Hayes has the experience, qualifications, attributes and skills necessary to serve as a Director.
Dominick Telesco was appointed to the Puradyn Board of Directors on December 19, 2006. In addition to Puradyn, Mr. Telesco also serves on the Boards of Lydian Private Bank, the Palm Beach County Cultural Council and the United Way of Palm Beach. Mr. Telesco is Chairman of the Board of 3 Logistics Corporation and Datelco, Inc. Mr. Telesco is also a member of the Board of Governors of the Palm Beach Branch of John Hopkins Hospital; and President of Boxwood Association, Inc.
Mr. Telesco brings to the Company many years of finance and banking experience along with strategic and corporate oversight guidance. The Board believes that Mr. Telesco has the experience, qualifications, attributes and skills necessary to serve as a Director.
Charles W. Walton, Ph.D. was appointed to the Puradyn Board of Directors on August 25, 2005 and is a member of the Audit Committee. Dr. Walton is retired. He was Chairman of Wastequip, Inc., which he founded in 1989. As a result of over 35 successful acquisitions and internal growth, Wastequip is now the largest supplier of equipment for the waste management industry in North America. Prior to founding Wastequip, Dr. Walton was President and Chief Executive Officer of Sudbury, Inc., a Fortune 500 diversified manufacturing company, which he co-founded in 1983. Dr. Walton holds the degrees of Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service and PhD. in economics from Georgetown University, Washington, D.C
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Dr. Walton’s experience as the Chief Executive Officer of a fortune 500 company and his successful acquisition record provides the company with leadership, insight and financial/strategic guidance. The Board believes that Dr. Walton has the experience, qualifications, attributes and skills necessary to serve as a Director.
Alan J. Sandler joined our company in June 1998 and has served in various positions including President (June 1998 until January 2000), principal financial officer (April 2010 to present), Vice President (January 2000 to present), Chief Operating Officer (June 1998 to January 2000), Chief Administrative Officer (February 2000 to present) Secretary (June 1998 to present), Chief Financial Officer (June 1998 to March 2001 and August 2001 to March 2002), and Director (June 1998 to December 2004). Prior to joining our company, from 1995 until 1997 Mr. Sandler served as President and Chief Executive Officer to Hood Depot, Inc., a national restaurant supply manufacturer/distributor. From 1979 to 1995 he was President and Chief Executive Officer of Sandler & Sons Dental Supply Company, a regional dental supply and equipment distributor. Previous to this position he was a Vice President of Gardner Advertising Company, a national advertising agency, from 1965 to 1979.
There are no family relationships between any of the executive officers and directors, except as set forth above. Each director is elected at our annual meeting of stockholders and holds office until the next annual meeting of stockholders, or until his successor is elected and qualified.
Compliance With Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act
Based solely upon a review of Forms 3 and 4 and amendments thereto furnished to us under Rule 16a-3(d) of the Securities Exchange Act during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 and Forms 5 and amendments thereto furnished to us with respect to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, as well as any written representation from a reporting person that no Form 5 is required, we are aware of no officer, director or 10% or greater stockholder that failed to file on a timely basis, as disclosed in the aforementioned Forms, reports required by Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 except Mr. Caldwell, Mr. Hayes, Mr. Walton and Mr. Telesco, members of our Board of Directors, and Mr. Kroger and Mr. Sandler, officers, who failed to timely file Form 4 reporting one transaction each except for Mr. Telesco, who failed to timely file two Form 4 reports reporting one transaction on each filing. These reports were subsequently filed.
Code of Ethics
We have adopted a Business Ethics and Conflicts of Interest Statement outlining business ethics and conflicts of interest for all officers, directors and employees of the Company, including procedures for prompt internal reporting of violations of the code to the appropriate persons.
You will find a copy of our Business Ethics and Conflicts of Interest Statement posted on our website at http://www.puradyn.com under Investor Relations, or you may write to us at Puradyn Investor Relations, 2017 High Ridge Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33426. Our Code of Ethics applies to all directors, officers and employees. We will provide a copy to you upon request at no charge.
Committees of the Board of Directors
We do not have a policy regarding the consideration of any director candidates which may be recommended by our stockholders, including the minimum qualifications for director candidates, nor has our Board of Directors established a process for identifying and evaluating director nominees. We have not adopted a policy regarding the handling of any potential recommendation of director candidates by our stockholders, including the procedures to be followed. Our Board has not considered or adopted any of these policies as we have never received a recommendation from any stockholder for any candidate to serve on our Board of Directors. We do not anticipate that any of our stockholders will make such a recommendation in the near future. While there have been no nominations of additional directors proposed, in the event such a proposal is made, all members of our Board will participate in the consideration of director nominees.
Our Board of Directors has created both an Audit Committee and a Compensation Committee.
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Audit Committee
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, which operates under a written charter, reviews our financial reporting process on behalf of the Board of Directors. Management has the primary responsibility for the financial statements and the reporting process including the system of internal controls. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors is composed of two independent directors, Mr. Forrest D. Hayes (Chairperson) and Dr. Charles W. Walton.
The Board has determined that Mr. Hayes satisfies the criteria as an audit committee financial expert as established by the SEC under 407(d) (5) of Regulation S-K. In general, an “audit committee financial expert” is an individual member of the audit committee or Board of Directors who:
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The audit committee met four times in 2010.
Compensation Committee
On November 20, 2008, the Board of Directors formally adopted a compensation committee charter that was incorporated into the by-laws of the Company. The charter defines the purpose and responsibilities of the Compensation Committee.
The Compensation Committee is a standing committee appointed by the Board of Directors. The Committee is comprised of a minimum of two independent board members; currently, General John S. Caldwell (Chairperson) and Mr. Forrest D. Hayes, one of which shall be designated as Chairperson, The Committee has the authority to determine the compensation of the organization’s executive officers and other employees as the Committee deems appropriate.
In consultation with senior management, the Committee may review, establish, or approve general compensation philosophy, policies and implementation of compensation, with respect to employees or independent contractors. In addition to the salary compensation, the Committee may review and approve other forms of compensation, such as incentive compensation, equity-based, deferred compensation and benefit plans. The Committee shall meet a minimum of once per year and prepare minutes of all meetings and shall distribute said minutes to all Board of Directors for approval.
You will find a copy of our Compensation Committee Charter posted on our website at http://www.puradyn.com under Investor Relations, or you may write to us at Puradyn Investor Relations, 2017 High Ridge Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33426. We will provide a copy to you upon request at no charge.
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. |
The following table summarizes all compensation recorded by us in the last completed fiscal year for
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our two most highly compensated executive officers other than our principal executive officer who were serving as executive officers at December 31, 2010 as that term is defined under Rule 3b-7 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. In the case of our company this includes two key employees of our company. |
For definitional purposes in this annual report these individuals are sometimes referred to as the “named executive officers.” The value attributable to any option awards is computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation. During each of fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2010, two of the executive officers listed below have deferred approximately 50% of their base wages and/or annual increases. The amounts included below reflect wages actually earned during the respective periods.
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Joseph V. Vittoria 1 |
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2010 |
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Kevin Kroger 2 |
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2010 |
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185,920 |
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17,341 |
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203,261 |
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2009 |
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185,920 |
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11,656 |
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197,576 |
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Alan Sandler 3 |
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2010 |
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112,000 |
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1,205 |
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113,205 |
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112,238 |
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627 |
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112,865 |
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1 Mr. Vittoria, who is also the Chairman of our Board of Directors, serves as our Chief Executive Officer.
2 Mr. Kroger serves as our President and Chief Operating Officer. All Other Compensation in the foregoing table represents the aggregate dollar amount of a car allowance received by Mr. Kroger during each fiscal year, disability and life insurance premiums we pay on his behalf, as well as 95%, of the $6,750 annual lease of the Florida apartment to provide accommodations for Company use. This percentage is based on his usage of the apartment, which was leased throughout 2008, expired on December 31, 2008 and was not renewed until December, 2009, effective beginning January 1, 2010. Annual salary deferral of $102,920, which is included in his salary for 2009 and 2010 in the foregoing table, is payable at such time as the company achieves a positive cash flow or on an emergency basis, as approved by the CEO.
3 Mr. Sandler serves as our principal financial officer, Vice President, and Chief Administrative Officer. All Other Compensation in the foregoing table represents the amounts for reimbursement of Social Security and Medicare premiums. Annual salary deferral of $62,000, which is included in his salary for 2009 and 2010 in the foregoing table, is payable at such time as the company achieves a positive cash flow or on an emergency basis, as approved by the CEO. In 2010, accrued but unpaid interest due from Mr. Sandler in the amount of $33,958 was cancelled in connection with the July 3, 2008 return of a stock certificate and cancellation of the loan secured by that stock certificate.
How our Executive Officers Compensation is Determined
Mr. Vittoria, who has served as our Chief Executive Officer since October 2006, is not a party to an employment agreement with the Company. He receives no compensation and does not participate in any of the Company’s insurance plans.
On July 3, 2000, the Company entered into an employment agreement, with an initial term of three years, with Mr. Kroger, who serves as our President and Chief Operating Officer. Thereafter, the contract was amended on December 23, 2002 and July 3, 2003. The contract provided for an annual salary of $166,000, minimum bonuses of $50,000, $80,000 and $80,000, respectively, for the years 2000 through 2002; 300,000 qualified stock options; a one-year salary severance clause, and certain insurance and auto allowance compensations. On December 23, 2002, it was agreed that the President receive 100,000 shares of common stock in lieu of the $80,000 bonus due to be paid. Mr. Kroger is also entitled to paid health insurance, a life insurance and disability policy, a $1,000 per month car allowance, four weeks paid vacation and other executive benefits which may be made available from time to time. During 2008, the Company paid a $6,750 Florida apartment lease to provide accommodations for Company use by Mr. Kroger, of which 95% has been allocated to Mr. Kroger, based on his usage. This lease was not effective during 2009, however, was renewed in December, 2009, effective beginning January 1, 2010. Upon entering into the agreement we granted Mr. Kroger 10-year options to purchase 300,000 shares of our common stock at the then fair market value of our common stock which vested in equal installments on the first, second, third and fourth anniversary date of the agreement. The agreement also contains customary indemnification, non-compete, confidentiality and invention assignment clauses. The term of the agreement continues on a year-to-year basis
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on the same terms and conditions as were in effect at the time of renewal. The agreement may be terminated by us upon Mr. Kroger’s death or disability, by us for good cause as defined in the agreement, or by either party without cause. In the event the agreement is terminated on Mr. Kroger’s death, by us for cause or by him without cause, we do not owe any severance benefits. If the agreement is terminated as a result of his disability, we are required to pay him a lump sum equal to the greater of the base salary then in effect for the remaining term of the agreement or for one year. If the agreement is terminated by us without cause or by Mr. Kroger in the event of a change of control of our company, we are required to pay him a lump sum equal to the greater of the base salary then in effect for the remaining term of the agreement or for one year, together with any declared but unpaid bonus. The addendum dated July 3, 2003 discontinued the bonus provision of the contract but all other terms and conditions of the contract remain in effect. During the fiscal year 2009, Mr. Kroger’s base annual salary was $185,920 with approximately $102,920 deferred annually, with all other terms and conditions of his employment agreement intact.
Mr. Sandler, who has served as our principal financial officer since April 2010 and Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer since January 2000, is not a party to an employment agreement with the Company. His compensation was determined by the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors. The Compensation Committee considered a number of factors in determining Mr. Sandler’s compensation including the scope of his duties and responsibilities to our company and the time he devotes to our business. The Compensation Committee did not consult with any experts or other third parties in determining the amount of Mr. Sandler’s compensation. During the fiscal year 2009 Mr. Sandler’s compensation package included a base annual salary of $112,000, with approximately $62,000 deferred annually, deferred until such time as the company reaches a positive cash flow, 100,000 employee stock options, exercisable at $.26 per share, with a four-year vesting period from date of grant, 100,000 employee stock options exercisable at $.30 per share with a two-year vesting period from date of grant, and company-provided insurance benefits and reimbursement of his Social Security and Medicare premiums. The amount of payable to Mr. Sandler can be increased at any time upon the determination of the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End
The following table provides information concerning unexercised options, stock that has not vested and equity incentive plan awards for each named executive officer outstanding as of December 31, 2010:
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Joseph V. Vittoria |
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80,000 |
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Incentive and Non-qualified Stock Option and Stock Award Plans
On July 29, 2010, the Board of Directors approved the adoption of a stock option plan (the “2010 Option Plan”), which provides for the granting of up to 2,000,000 options, subject to stockholder approval, (for both incentive and non-qualified stock options to key personnel, including officers, directors, consultants and advisors to the Company, based upon the determination of the Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors adopted the 2000 Non-Employee Directors’ Plan (the “Directors’ Plan”) on November 8, 2000 under which options to purchase 400,000 shares have been authorized for issuance. The Directors’ Plan will provide a means for us to attract and retain highly qualified persons to serve as non-employee directors and advisory directors.
Each member of the Board of Directors was automatically granted 5,000 options at the date of commencement of the Directors’ Plan and on their initial election as new members to the Board of Directors. Each director receives an additional 5,000 options at the close of each annual meeting of stockholders. Additionally, each director automatically receives 2,500 options for each committee of the Board on which the director serves. Options are granted at a price equal to the fair market value of the stock on the date of grant, are exercisable commencing two years following grant, and will expire five years from the date of grant. In the event a person ceases to serve on the Board of Directors, the outstanding options expire one year from the date of cessation of service. The Board of Directors administers the Directors’ Plan.
Our 1999 Stock Option Plan (the “1999 Plan”) was adopted on September 15, 1999 and amended in June 2000. The plan were adopted to increase proprietary interest in our company of our employees, consultants, and non-employee directors and to align more closely their interests with the interests of our stockholders. The plans may also serve to enhance our ability to attract and retain the services of experienced and highly qualified employees and non-employee directors. The 1999 Stock Option Plan expired on September 15, 2009.
Under the 1999 Plan and 1996 Plan, we reserved an aggregate of 3,000,000 and 2,200,000 shares, respectively, of common stock for issuance pursuant to options granted under the plans. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors administers the plans including, without limitation, the selection of the persons who will be granted plan options under the plans, the type of plan options to be granted, the number of shares subject to each plan option and the plan option price.
Options granted under the 1996 Plan and the 1999 Plan may either be options qualifying as incentive stock options under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or non-qualified options. In addition, the plans also allow for the inclusion of a reload option provision, which permits an eligible person to pay the exercise price of the plan option with shares of common stock owned by the eligible person and receive a new plan option to purchase shares of common stock equal in number to the tendered shares. Any incentive option granted under the plans must provide for an exercise price of not less than 100% of the fair market value of the underlying shares on the date of such grant, but the exercise price of any incentive option granted to an eligible employee owning more than 10% of our common stock must be at least 110% of such fair market value as determined on the date of the grant. The term of each plan option and the manner in which it may be exercised is determined by the Board of the Directors or the Committee, provided that no plan option may be exercisable more than 10 years after the date of its grant and, in the case of an incentive option granted to an eligible employee owning more than 10% of our common stock, no more than five years after the date of the grant.
The exercise price of non-qualified options is determined by the Board of Directors or the Committee and cannot be less than the par value of our common stock. The per share purchase price of shares subject to plan options granted under the plans may be adjusted in the event of certain changes in our capitalization, but any such adjustment will not change the total purchase price payable upon the exercise in full of plan options granted under the plans. Our officers, directors, key
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employees and consultants are eligible to receive non-qualified options under the plans. Only our officers, directors and employees who are employed by us are eligible to receive incentive options.
All plan options are generally non-assignable and nontransferable, except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution, and during the lifetime of the optionee, may be exercised only by such optionee. If an optionee’s employment is terminated for any reason, other than his death or disability or termination for cause, or if an optionee is not our employee but is a member of our Board of Directors and his service as a director is terminated for any reason, other than death or disability, the plan option granted to him generally will lapse to the extent unexercised on the earlier of the expiration date or one year following the date of termination. If the optionee dies during the term of his employment, the plan option granted to him generally will lapse to the extent unexercised on the earlier of the expiration date of the plan option or the date one year following the date of the optionee’s death. If the optionee is permanently and totally disabled within the meaning of Section 22 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the plan option granted to him generally lapses to the extent unexercised on the earlier of the expiration date of the option or one year following the date of such disability.
The Board of Directors or the Committee may amend, suspend or terminate the plans at any time, except that no amendment shall be made which:
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The 1996 Plan terminated on July 31, 2006. During 2009, options to purchase 5,150 which were granted under the 1996 Plan prior to its termination expired. The 1999 plan terminated on September 15, 2009.
As of December 31, 2009, under the Directors’ Plan, options to purchase 145,000 shares of common stock were outstanding. As of December 31, 2009, under the 1996 Plan, there were no non-qualified options outstanding and, under the 1999 Plan, incentive stock options to purchase 1,685,075 shares of common stock were outstanding and non-qualified options to purchase 80,000 shares of common stock were outstanding.
Director Compensation
Each member of the Board of Directors is automatically granted 5,000 options upon election or appointment as a new member of the Board of Directors. Each director receives an additional 5,000 options at the close of each annual meeting of stockholders or on the anniversary of their appointment to the Board. Additionally, each director automatically received 2,500 options for each committee of the Board on which the director serves. Options are granted at a price equal to the fair market value of the stock on the date of grant, are exercisable commencing two years following grant, and will expire five years from the date of grant. In the event a person ceases to serve on the Board of Directors, the outstanding options expire one year from the date of cessation of service.
The following table provides information concerning the compensation of our Board members for their services as members of our Board of Directors for 2010. The value attributable to any option awards is computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718.
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Fees
earned |
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Stock |
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Option |
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Non-equity |
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Nonqualified |
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All
other |
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Total |
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(a) |
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(b) |
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(c) |
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(d) |
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(e) |
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(f) |
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(g) |
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(h) |
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Joseph V. Vittoria |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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John S. Caldwell (1) |
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— |
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— |
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1,454 |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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1,454 |
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Forrest D. Hayes (2) |
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— |
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— |
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2,257 |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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2,257 |
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Kevin G. Kroger |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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Dominick Telesco (3) |
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24,000 |
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— |
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1,132 |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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25,132 |
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Charles W. Walton (4) |
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— |
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— |
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1,698 |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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1,698 |
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(1) |
On October 7, 2010, General Caldwell was granted options to purchase 7,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.23 per share, vesting on August 25, 2012 and expiring on August 25, 2015. |
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On November 17, 2010, Mr. Hayes was granted options to purchase 10,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.27 per share, vesting on November 10, 2012 and expiring on November 10, 2015. |
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(3) |
On December 17, 2010, Mr. Telesco was granted options to purchase 5,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.28 per share, vesting on December 17, 2012 and expiring on December 17, 2015. On October 20, 2009, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Boxwood Associates, Inc., whereby the Company pays $2,000 monthly for management and strategic development services performed. The contract will remain in effect until December 31, 2010, unless terminated by either party providing 30 days written notice. Mr. Telesco is President of Boxwood Associates, Inc. |
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On October 7, 2010, Dr. Walton was granted options to purchase 7,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.23 per share, vesting on August 25, 2012 and expiring on August 25, 2015. |
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS |
At April 5, 2011 we had 46,482,621 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding. The following table sets forth information regarding the beneficial ownership of our common stock as April 5, 2011 by:
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each person known by us to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of our common stock; |
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each of our directors; |
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each of our named executive officers; and |
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our named executive officers, directors and director nominees as a group. |
Unless otherwise indicated, the business address of each person listed is in care of 2017 High Ridge Road, Boynton Beach, Florida 33426. The percentages in the table have been calculated on the basis of treating as outstanding for a particular person, all shares of our common stock outstanding on that date and all shares of our common stock issuable to that holder in the event of exercise of outstanding options, warrants, rights or conversion privileges owned by that person at that date which are exercisable within 60 days of that date. Except as otherwise indicated, the persons listed below have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of our common stock owned by them, except to the extent that power may be shared with a spouse.
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NAME OF BENEFICIAL OWNER |
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AMOUNT AND NATURE OF |
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% OF |
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Joseph V. Vittoria (1) |
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6,033,691 |
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12.8 |
% |
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Kevin G. Kroger (2) |
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842,709 |
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1.5 |
% |
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Alan J. Sandler (3) |
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158,392 |
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* |
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Lieutenant General John S. Caldwell, Jr. US Army (retired)(4) |
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72,500 |
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* |
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Forrest D. Hayes (5) |
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30,000 |
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* |
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Dominick Telesco (6) |
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6,494,188 |
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13.7 |
% |
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Dr. Charles W. Walton (7) |
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422,857 |
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* |
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All officers and directors as a group (eight persons) (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7) |
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14,664,337 |
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Quantum Industrial Partners, LDC (8) |
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4,570,000 |
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9.8 |
% |
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Glenhill Capital Management, LP (9) |
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4,364,661 |
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9.4 |
% |
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* |
represents less than 1% |
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(1) |
The number of shares beneficially owned by Mr. Vittoria includes: |
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warrants to purchase 80,000 shares of common stock at $1.25 per share through November 15, 2011; |
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warrants to purchase 150,000 shares of common stock at $1.25 per share through March 24, 2013; |
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• |
warrants to purchase 71,429 shares of common stock at $1.25 per share through March 26, 2013; |
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• |
warrants to purchase 80,645 shares of common stock at $1.25 per share through April 4, 2013; |
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• |
warrants to purchase 86,207 shares of common stock at $1.25 per share through May 9, 2013; |
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• |
warrants to purchase 92,593 shares of common stock at $.50 per share through July 17, 2014; |
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• |
warrants to purchase 21,008 shares of common stock at $.50 per share through August 6, 2015; and |
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• |
warrants to purchase 20,492 shares of common stock at $.50 per share through January 10, 2016 |
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(2) |
The number of shares beneficially owned by Mr. Kroger includes: |
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options to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock at $1.70 per share through January 10, 2013; |
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• |
options to purchase 50,000 shares of common stock at $.26 per share through June 10, 2018; |
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The number of shares beneficially owned by Mr. Kroger excludes: |
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unvested options to purchase 50,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $.26 per share through June 10, 2018. |
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• |
unvested options to purchase 100,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $.21 per share through September 8, 2020. |
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• |
unvested options to purchase 150,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $.28 per share through February 4, 2021. |
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(3) |
The number of shares beneficially owned by Mr. Sandler includes: |
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options to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock at $.30 per share through August 5, 2018; |
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• |
options to purchase 25,000 shares of common stock at $.26 per share through June 10, 2018; |
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The number of shares beneficially owned by Mr. Sandler excludes: |
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• |
unvested options to purchase 50,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $.26 per share through June 10, 2018. |
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• |
unvested options to purchase 50,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $.30 per share through August 5, 2018. |
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• |
unvested options to purchase 75,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $.21 per share through September 8, 2020. |
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• |
unvested options to purchase 75,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $.28 per share through February 4, 2021. |
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(4) |
The number of shares beneficially owned by General Caldwell excludes: |
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• |
unvested options to purchase 7,500 shares of common stock at $0.34 per share through August 28, 2014. |
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• |
unvested options to purchase 7,500 shares of common stock at $0.23 per share through August 25, 2015 |
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(5) |
The number of shares beneficially owned by Mr. Hayes includes: |
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• |
options to purchase 10,000 shares of common stock at $0.37 per share through November 10, 2011; |
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• |
options to purchase 10,000 shares of common stock at $0.37 per share through November 10, 2012. |
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• |
options to purchase 10,000 shares of common stock at $0.38 per share through September 22, 2013 |
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The number of shares beneficially owned by Mr. Hayes excludes: |
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• |
unvested options to purchase 10,000 shares of common stock at $.25 per share through November 10, 2014. |
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• |
unvested options to purchase 10,000 shares of common stock at $.27 per share through November 10, 2015. |
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(6) |
The number of shares beneficially owned by Mr. Telesco includes: |
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• |
warrants to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock at $1.25 per share through October 1, 2011; |
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• |
warrants to purchase 150,000 shares of common stock at $1.25 per share through March 24, 2013; |
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• |
warrants to purchase 81,967 shares of common stock at $1.25 per share through May 14, 2013; |
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• |
warrants to purchase 92,593 shares of common stock at $1.25 per share through July 1, 2013; |
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• |
warrants to purchase 208,333 shares of common stock at $1.25 per share through November 20, 2013; |
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• |
warrants to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock at $.50 per share through February 3, 2014; |
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• |
warrants to purchase 138,889 shares of common stock at $.50 per share through May 6, 2014; |
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• |
warrants to purchase 18,727 shares of common stock at $.50 per share through January 24, 2016; |
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• |
options to purchase 5,000 shares of common stock at $.66 per share through December 18, 2011; |
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• |
options to purchase 5,000 shares of common stock at $.47 per share through December 17, 2012 |
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• |
options to purchase 5,000 shares of common stock at $.47 per share through December 19, 2013 |
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The number of shares beneficially owned by Mr. Telesco excludes: |
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• |
unvested options to purchase 5,000 shares of common stock at $.16 per share through December 18, 2014. |
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• |
unvested options to purchase 5,000 shares of common stock at $0.28 per share through December 17, 2015 |
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(7) |
The number of shares beneficially owned by Dr. Walton includes: |
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• |
options to purchase 5,000 shares of common stock at $0.42 per share through August 25, 2010; |
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• |
options to purchase 2,500 shares of common stock $0.68 per share through November 30, 2010; |
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• |
warrants to purchase 21,429 shares of common stock at $1.25 per share through October 1, 2011; |
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• |
options to purchase 7,500 shares of common stock at $0.37 per share through August 25, 2011; |
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• |
options to purchase 7,500 shares of common stock at $0.37 per share through August 25, 2012. |
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• |
options to purchase 7,500 shares of common stock at $0.38 per share through September 22, 2013 |
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The number of shares beneficially owned by Dr. Walton excludes: |
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• |
unvested options to purchase 7,500 shares of common stock at $0.34 per share through August 25, 2014. |
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• |
Unvested options to purchase 7,500 shares of common stock at $0.23 per share through August 25, 2015. |
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(8) The address for Quantum Industrial Partners, LTDC is c/o Curacao Corporation Company, N.V., Kaya Flamboyan, Willenstad Curacao, Netherlands, Antilles. |
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(9) The address for Glenhill Capital Management, LP is 598 Madison Avenue, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10022. The number of shares beneficially owned by Glenhill Capital Management, LP includes warrants to purchase 89,286 shares of common stock at $1.25 per share through October 1, 2011. |
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Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans
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Number of
securities to |
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Weighted
average |
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Number of
securities |
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Plan category |
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Plans approved by stockholders: |
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1996 Stock Option Plan |
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— |
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— |
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NA |
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1999 Stock Option Plan |
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1,245,075 |
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|
.58 |
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— |
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2010 Stock Option Plan |
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766,508 |
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.16 |
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1,233,492 |
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2000 Non-Employee Directors Plan |
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150,00 |
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.34 |
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250,000 |
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Plans not approved by stockholders |
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1 |
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N/A |
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N/A |
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A description of each of these plans is contained earlier in this report under Part III, Item 11. Executive Compensation - Stock Option Plans.
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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTION, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE. |
In July 2001, we received promissory notes from two of our officers, Messrs. Richard C. Ford and Alan J. Sandler, for the exercise of their vested stock options in the amount of $875,256 and bearing interest of 5.63%. The principal and accrued interest are due upon the earlier of the expiration of the original option periods, which range from July 2008 to December 2009, or upon the sale of the common stock acquired by the execution of the options. During 2009, we recorded approximately $43,000 of interest reserves relating to these stockholder notes.
As of December 31, 2009, all three notes, totaling $756,250, from Mr. Ford were delinquent. The Company is in litigation with Mr. Ford, attempting to obtain some or all of the underlying collateral or payment of the note.
In July 2008 we received from Mr. Sandler, an executive officer, a stock certificate for 260,000 shares of our common stock, which served as collateral for a loan in the principal amount of $97,500 made to him in July 2001 as satisfaction for the principal amount of the loan. In 2010, accrued but unpaid interest in the amount of $33,958 was cancelled in connection with the return of the stock certificate and satisfaction of the loan.
On March 28, 2002, we executed a letter agreement with Mr. Vittoria, our CEO and Chairman, whereby he agreed to initially fund up to $2.5 million. The letter agreement, as currently amended, provides that he will fund up to $6.1 million to us on a unsecured basis. During March of each year, 2006 through 2011, the maturity date for the agreement was extended annually from December 31, 2007 to December 31, 2012.
Amounts drawn bear interest at the prime rate per annum payable monthly and are due December 31, 2012 or (i) at such time as we have raised an additional $7 million over the $3.5 million raised in prior offerings, or (ii) at such time as we are operating within sufficient cash flow parameters to sustain operations, or (iii) until a disposition of our company, such as an acquisition or merger, occurs. In consideration entering into this loan agreement, we granted Mr. Vittoria common stock purchase warrants to purchase a total of 475,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price equal to the closing market price on the dates of grant. During 2010, the Company borrowed a total of $651,500. As of December 31, 2010, we have drawn $6.4 million of the available funds, and paid $157,866 in related interest.
On May 8, 2009, the Company modified the exercise price of 100,000 warrants previously issued to Mr. Dominick Telesco, a member of its Board of Directors, on February 3, 2009 from $1.25 per share to $.50 per share. These warrants were previously issued to Mr. Telesco as consideration for a loan to the Company. In connection therewith, the Company recognized an expense of $11,000 as a result of this modification.
On October 20, 2009, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Boxwood Associates, Inc., whereby the company pays $2,000 monthly for management and strategic development services performed. The contract remains in effect until December 31, 2011, unless terminated by either party providing 30 days written notice. Mr. Dominick Telesco, a shareholder, is President of Boxwood Associates, Inc.
On November 10, 2009 and December 2010 the Company received loans from Mr. Dominick Telesco, a shareholder, who is also a Board member, in the amount of $25,000 on each date. Mr. Telesco has instructed the Company to consider the payments as a contribution to the capital of the company. The proceeds were used for working capital.
Director Independence
John S. Caldwell, Forrest D. Hayes, Dominick Telesco and Charles W. Walton qualify as “independent” within the meaning of Rule 5605 of the NASDAQ Marketplace Rules.
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PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES. |
Webb and Company, P.A. served as our independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2010 and fiscal 2009. The following table shows the fees that were billed for the audit and other services provided by such firm for fiscal 2010 and fiscal 2009.
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Fiscal 2010 |
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Fiscal 2009 |
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Audit Fees |
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$ |
57,608 |
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$ |
36,928 |
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Audit-Related Fees |
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— |
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|
930 |
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Tax Fees |
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— |
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— |
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All Other Fees |
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— |
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— |
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Total |
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$ |
57,608 |
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$ |
37,858 |
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Audit Fees — This category includes the audit of our annual financial statements, review of financial statements included in our Form 10-Q Quarterly Reports and services that are normally provided by the independent auditors in connection with engagements for those fiscal years. This category also includes advice on audit and accounting matters that arose during, or as a result of, the audit or the review of interim financial statements.
Audit-Related Fees — This category consists of assurance and related services by the independent auditors that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of our financial statements and are not reported above under “Audit Fees.” The services for the fees disclosed under this category include consultation regarding our correspondence with the SEC and other accounting consulting.
Tax Fees — This category consists of professional services rendered by our independent auditors for tax compliance and tax advice. The services for the fees disclosed under this category include tax return preparation and technical tax advice.
All Other Fees — This category consists of fees for other miscellaneous items.
Our Board of Directors has adopted a procedure for pre-approval of all fees charged by our independent auditors. Under the procedure, the Board approves the engagement letter with respect to audit, tax and review services. Other fees are subject to pre-approval by the Board, or, in the period between meetings, by a designated member of Board. Any such approval by the designated member is disclosed to the entire Board at the next meeting. The audit and tax fees paid to the auditors with respect to fiscal year 2010 were pre-approved by the entire Board of Directors.
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ITEM 15. |
EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES |
The following documents are filed as a part of this report or are incorporated by reference to previous filings, if so indicated:
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Exhibit |
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Description |
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3.1 |
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Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation dated December 30, 1996 (2) |
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3.2 |
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Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation dated February 3, 1998 (3) |
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3.3 |
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Bylaws (1) |
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4.1 |
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Form of common stock certificate (8) |
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4.2 |
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Form of Class A Warrant issued to Mr. Vittoria (9) |
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4.3 |
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|
Form of $1.25 common stock purchase warrant (7) |
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10.1 |
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1996 Stock Option Plan (1) |
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10.2 |
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1999 Stock Option Plan (4) |
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10.3 |
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2000 Non-Employee Directors’ Plan (5) |
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10.4 |
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2002 Audit Committee Charter (6) |
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10.5 |
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Agreement between T/F Systems, Inc. and T/F Purifiner, Inc. dated March 1, 1991 (1) |
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10.6 |
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Asset Purchase Agreement between T/F Systems, Inc. and T/F Purifiner, Inc. dated December 31, 1995 (1) |
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10.7 |
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Lease Amendment #2 between Puradyn Filter Technologies, Inc. and Premier Gateway Center at Quantum LLP (10) |
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10.8 |
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Master Distributor Agreement dated February 18, 2008 by and between Puradyn Filter Technologies Incorporated and Filter Solutions Ltd. (11) |
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10.9 |
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Employment Agreement dated July 3, 2000 between Puradyn Filter Technologies Incorporated and Kevin Kroger, as amended (11) |
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10.10 |
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Extension of Note from Mr. Vittoria* |
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10.11 |
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Consulting Agreement dated October 20, 2009 between Puradyn Filter Technologies Incorporated and Boxwood Associates, Inc.* |
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10.12 |
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2010 Stock Option Plan (13) |
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14.1 |
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Business Ethics and Conflicts of Interest Statement (6) |
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21.1 |
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Subsidiaries of the registrant (11) |
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23.1 |
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Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm* |
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31.1 |
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Section 302 certification of Chief Executive Officer * |
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31.2 |
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Section 302 certification of Chief Financial Officer * |
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32.1 |
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Section 906 certification of Chief Executive Officer * |
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32.2 |
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Section 906 certification of Chief Financial Officer * |
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99.1 |
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Form of Subscription Agreement (11) |
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* |
filed herewith |
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(1) |
Incorporated by reference from the exhibits to the registration statement on Form 10-SB, SEC File No. 001-11991, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, on July 30, 1996, as amended. |
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(2) |
Incorporated by reference from the exhibit to the Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on January 9, 1997. |
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(3) |
Incorporated by reference from the exhibit to the Current Report on Form 8-K/A as filed on February 12, 1998. |
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(4) |
Incorporated by reference to the registration statement on Form S-8, SEC File No. 333-91379, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 22, 1999. |
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|
(5) |
Incorporated by reference from the exhibits to the Annual Report on Form 10-KSB/A for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000. |
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|
(6) |
Incorporated by reference from the exhibits to the Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003. |
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(7) |
Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on October 10, 2006. |
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(8) |
Incorporated by reference to exhibits to the Form 8-A as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 6, 2001. |
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|
(9) |
Incorporated by reference to exhibits to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the period ended March 31, 2005. |
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(10) |
Incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2008. |
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(11) |
Incorporated by reference to the registration statement on Form S-1, SEC File No. 333-155,054, as declared effective on November 14, 2008, as amended. |
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(12) |
Incorporated by reference to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008. |
|
|
(13) |
Incorporated by reference to the registration statement on Form S-8, SEC File No. 333-169441, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 16, 2010. |
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38
SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Puradyn Filter Technologies Incorporated (Registrant) |
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By: /s/ Joseph V. Vittoria |
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Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
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Date: April 8, 2011 |
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In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Date: April 8, 2011
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By: |
/s/ Joseph V. Vittoria |
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Joseph V. Vittoria |
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Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, principal executive officer |
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By: |
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/s/ Alan J. Sandler |
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Alan J. Sandler |
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principal financial officer and principal accounting officer, Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and Secretary to the Board |
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By: |
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/s/ Kevin G. Kroger |
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Kevin G. Kroger, President and Chief |
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Operating Officer and Director |
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By: |
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/s/ John S. Caldwell |
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John S. Caldwell, Director |
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By: |
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/s/ Forrest D. Hayes |
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Forrest D. Hayes, Director |
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By: |
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/s/ Charles W. Walton |
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Charles W. Walton, Director |
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By: |
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/s/ Dominick Telesco |
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Dominick Telesco, Director |
39
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Board of
Directors and Stockholders
Puradyn Filter Technologies Incorporated
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Puradyn Filter Technologies Incorporated (the Company) as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders’ deficit and cash flows for the two years then ended. 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 has determined that it is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. 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 consolidated financial position of Puradyn Filter Technologies Incorporated at December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the two years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2, the Company has suffered recurring losses from operations, its total liabilities exceed its total assets, and it has relied on cash inflows from an institutional investor and current stockholder. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regards 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.
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/s/ Webb and Company, P.A. |
Boynton Beach,
Florida
April 7, 2011
F-1
Puradyn Filter Technologies Incorporated
Consolidated Balance Sheets
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December 31, |
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2010 |
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2009 |
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Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
Current assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
49,813 |
|
$ |
140,266 |
|
|
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for uncollectible accounts of $32,654 and $36,772, respectively |
|
|
166,367 |
|
|
97,072 |
|
|
Inventories, net |
|
|
774,818 |
|
|
851,069 |
|
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
|
|
52,828 |
|
|
115,074 |
|
|
Total current assets |
|
|
1,043,826 |
|
|
1,203,481 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property and equipment, net |
|
|
123,506 |
|
|
132,856 |
|
|
Other noncurrent assets |
|
|
78,625 |
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|
40,725 |
|
|
Deferred financing costs, net |
|
|
2,013 |
|
|
4,027 |
|
|
Total assets |
|
|
1,247,970 |
|
$ |
1,381,089 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
Liabilities and stockholders’ deficit |
|
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|
Current liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
Accounts payable |
|
$ |
217,248 |
|
$ |
177,032 |
|
|
Accrued liabilities |
|
|
1,262,798 |
|
|
1,148,318 |
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|
Current portion of capital lease obligation |
|
|
1,989 |
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|
3,271 |
|
|
Deferred revenues |
|
|
2,743 |
|
|
73,336 |
|
|
Total current liabilities |
|
|
1,484,778 |
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|
1,401,957 |
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|
Capital lease obligation, less current portion |
|
|
— |
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|
1,989 |
|
|
Notes Payable - stockholders |
|
|
6,361,914 |
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|
5,710,414 |
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|
Total Long Term Liabilities |
|
|
6,361,914 |
|
|
5,712,403 |
|
|
Total Liabilities |
|
|
7,846,692 |
|
|
7,114,360 |
|
|
Commitments and contingencies |
|
|
— |
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|
— |
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|
Stockholders’ deficit: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred stock, $.001 par value: |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
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|
Authorized shares – 500,000; |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock, $.001 par value, |
|
|
46,071 |
|
|
43,371 |
|
|
Additional paid-in capital |
|
|
46,079,970 |
|
|
45,407,337 |
|
|
Notes receivable from stockholders |
|
|
(756,250 |
) |
|
(790,209 |
) |
|
Accumulated deficit |
|
|
(52,114,411 |
) |
|
(50,540,355 |
) |
|
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
|
|
145,898 |
|
|
146,584 |
|
|
Total stockholders’ deficit |
|
|
(6,598,722 |
) |
|
(5,733,272 |
) |
|
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit |
|
|
1,247,970 |
|
$ |
1,381,089 |
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-2
Puradyn Filter Technologies Incorporated
Consolidated Statements of Operations
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Years Ended December 31 |
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2010 |
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2009 |
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|
Net sales |
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$ |
3,106,492 |
|
$ |
1,911,451 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs and expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of products sold |
|
|
2,355,198 |
|
|
1,766,434 |
|
|
Salaries and wages |
|
|
1,034,556 |
|
|
1,001,438 |
|
|
Selling and administrative |
|
|
1,093,682 |
|
|
880,899 |
|
|
Total Operating Costs |
|
|
4,483,436 |
|
|
3,648,771 |
|
|
Loss from operations |
|
|
(1,376,944 |
) |
|
(1,737,320 |
) |
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other (expense) income: |
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
Interest income |
|
|
104 |
|
|
649 |
|
|
Interest expense |
|
|
(163,258 |
) |
|
(157,606 |
) |
|
Other expense |
|
|
(33,958 |
) |
|
(176,321 |
) |
|
Total other expense |
|
|
(197,112 |
) |
|
(333,278 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income taxes |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
$ |
(1,574,056 |
) |
$ |
(2,070,598 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and diluted loss per common share |
|
$ |
(.04 |
) |
$ |
(.05 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and diluted weighted average common shares Outstanding |
|
|
44,865,168 |
|
|
39,963,227 |
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-3
Puradyn
Filter Technologies Incorporated
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
Stock |
|
Amount |
|
Additional |
|
Deferred |
|
Notes |
|
Accumulated |
|
Accumulated
Other |
|
Total |
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|
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|
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|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
Balance at December 31, 2008 |
|
|
35,838,351 |
|
$ |
35,839 |
|
$ |
43,301,010 |
|
$ |
(118,736 |
) |
$ |
(966,531 |
) |
$ |
(48,469,757 |
) |
$ |
262,078 |
|
$ |
(5,956,097 |
) |
|
Foreign currency translation adjustment |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
(115,494 |
) |
|
(115,494 |
) |
|
Net loss |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
— |
|
|
(2,070,598 |
) |
|
— |
|
|
(2,070,598 |
) |
|
Total comprehensive loss |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
(2,186,093 |
) |
|
Issuance of common stock in private |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Placement, net of issuance costs |
|
|
7,514,728 |
|
|
7,514 |
|
|
1,975,244 |
|
|
|
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
1,982,758 |
|
|
Reserve accrued interest |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
176,322 |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
176,322 |
|
|
Issuance of shares and warrants to vendors |
|
|
17,856 |
|
|
18 |
|
|
94,232 |
|
|
118,736 |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
212,986 |
|
|
Compensation expense associated with unvested option awards |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
36,851 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
36,851 |
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2009 |
|
|
43,370,935 |
|
|
43,371 |
|
|
45,407,337 |
|
|
— |
|
|
(790,209 |
) |
|
(50,540,355 |
) |
|
146,584 |
|
|
(5,733,272 |
) |
|
Foreign currency translation adjustment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(686 |
) |
|
(686 |
) |
|
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,574,056 |
) |
|
|
|
|
(1,574,056 |
) |
|
Total comprehensive loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,574,742 |
) |
|
Issuance of common stock in private |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Placement, net of issuance costs |
|
|
2,329,502 |
|
|
2,330 |
|
|
440,670 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
443,000 |
|
|
Interest on Stock Certificate Cancelled |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
33,959 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
33,959 |
|
|
Cancelled stockholder note payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
|
Exercise of Stock Options |
|
|
15,000 |
|
|
15 |
|
|
2,085 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,100 |
|
|
Issuance of shares and warrants to vendors |
|
|
355,000 |
|
|
355 |
|
|
114,300 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
114,655 |
|
|
Compensation expense associated with unvested option awards |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
65,578 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
65,578 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2010 |
|
|
46,070,437 |
|
$ |
46,071 |
|
$ |
46,079,970 |
|
$ |
— |
|
$ |
(756,250 |
) |
$ |
(52,114,411 |
) |
$ |
145,898 |
|
$ |
(6,598,722 |
) |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-4
Puradyn Filter Technologies Incorporated
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years Ended |
|
||||
|
|
|
2010 |
|
2009 |
|
||
|
Operating activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
$ |
(1,574,056 |
) |
$ |
(2,070,598 |
) |
|
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
44,880 |
|
|
38,593 |
|
|
Provision for bad debts |
|
|
(4,117 |
) |
|
13,801 |
|
|
Provision for obsolete and slow moving inventory |
|
|
111,859 |
|
|
81,125 |
|
|
Amortization of deferred financing costs included in interest expense |
|
|
2,014 |
|
|
4,393 |
|
|
Interest receivable from stockholders’ notes |
|
|
33,959 |
|
|
176,321 |
|
|
Deferred Compensation |
|
|
— |
|
|
118,736 |
|
|
Compensation expense on stock-based arrangements with employees and investors |
|
|
180,233 |
|
|
131,084 |
|
|
Loss on disposal of fixed assets |
|
|
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable |
|
|
(65,177 |
) |
|
71,786 |
|
|
Inventories |
|
|
(35,607 |
) |
|
405,115 |
|
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
|
|
62,246 |
|
|
69,463 |
|
|
Other noncurrent assets |
|
|
(37,900 |
) |
|
205 |
|
|
Accounts payable |
|
|
40,215 |
|
|
(128,613 |
) |
|
Accrued liabilities |
|
|
114,480 |
|
|
(218 |
) |
|
Deferred revenues |
|
|
(70,593 |
) |
|
(47,312 |
) |
|
Net cash used in operating activities |
|
|
(1,197,564 |
) |
|
(1,136,119 |
) |
|
|
|||||||
|
Investing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchases of property and equipment |
|
|
(35,531 |
) |
|
(49,260 |
) |
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
|
(35,531 |
) |
|
(49,260 |
) |
|
Financing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from sale of common stock (net) |
|
|
445,100 |
|
|
1,982,776 |
|
|
Proceeds from notes payable to stockholders |
|
|
701,500 |
|
|
355,713 |
|
|
Payment of notes payable to stockholder |
|
|
— |
|
|
(1,013,000 |
) |
|
Payment of capital lease obligations |
|
|
(3,272 |
) |
|
(1,879 |
) |
|
Net cash provided by financing activities |
|
|
1,143,328 |
|
|
1,323,610 |
|
|
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
(686 |
) |
|
115,494 |
|
|
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
(90,453 |
) |
|
23,464 |
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
|
|
140,266 |
|
|
116,802 |
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
|
$ |
49,813 |
|
$ |
140,266 |
|
|
Supplemental cash flow information |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid for interest |
|
$ |
201,596 |
|
$ |
147,871 |
|
|
Cash paid for taxes |
|
|
— |
|
$ |
— |
|
|
Noncash investing and financing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
— |
|
|
During 2010, a related party and stockholder forgave $50,000 of a note payable |
|
$ |
50,000 |
|
|
— |
|
|
Stock options issued in lieu of compensation |
|
|
— |
|
$ |
55,010 |
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-5
Puradyn Filter Technologies Incorporated
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010 and 2009
1. Significant Accounting Policies
Organization
Puradyn Filter Technologies Incorporated (the “Company”), a Delaware corporation, is engaged in the manufacturing, distribution and sale of bypass oil filtration systems under the trademark Puradyn® primarily to companies with large fleets of vehicles and secondarily to original vehicle equipment manufacturer aftermarket programs. The Company holds the exclusive worldwide manufacturing and marketing rights for the Puradyn products pursuant to licenses for two patents and through direct ownership of various other patents.
Puradyn Filter Technologies, Ltd. (Ltd.), a wholly owned subsidiary in the United Kingdom, was the distributor for the Company’s products in Europe, the Middle East and certain African countries. Ltd’s offices were closed in 2009. The results of the operations of Ltd. have been included in the Company’s statements of operations since Ltd.’s formation on June 1, 2000.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2010, the FASB issued amended guidance to clarify the acquisition date that should be used for reporting pro-forma financial information for business combinations. If comparative financial statements are presented, the pro-forma revenue and earnings of the combined entity for the comparable prior reporting period should be reported as though the acquisition date for all business combinations that occurred during the current year had been completed as of the beginning of the comparable prior annual reporting period. The amendments in this guidance are effective prospectively for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after January 1, 2011. There will be no impact in the Company’s operations or financial condition as the amendments relate only to additional disclosures.
In December 2010, the FASB issued amendments to the guidance on goodwill impairment testing. The amendments modify Step 1 of the goodwill impairment test for reporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts. For those reporting units, an entity is required to perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test if it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists. In making that determination, an entity should consider whether there are any adverse qualitative factors indicating that impairment may exist. The amendments are effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning January 1, 2011 and are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Puradyn Filter Technologies, Ltd. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue from product sales to customers, distributors and resellers when products that do not require further services or installation by the Company are shipped, when there are no uncertainties surrounding customer acceptance and when collectability is reasonably assured in accordance with FASB ASC 605, Revenue Recognition, as amended and interpreted. Cash received by the Company prior to shipment is recorded as deferred revenue. Sales are made to customers under terms allowing certain limited rights of return and other limited product and performance warranties for which provision has been made in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Amounts billed to customers in sales transactions related to shipping and handling, represent revenues earned for the goods provided and are included in net sales. Costs of shipping and handling are included in cost of products sold.
F-6
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase. At December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the Company did not have any cash equivalents.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other assets, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and notes payable to stockholder approximate their fair values as of December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively, because of their short-term natures.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable are recorded at fair value on the date revenue is recognized. The Company provides allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to repay their obligation. If the financial condition of the Company’s customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to repay, additional allowances may be required. The Company provides for potential uncollectible accounts receivable based on specific customer identification and historical collection experience adjusted for existing market conditions. If market conditions decline, actual collection experience may not meet expectations and may result in decreased cash flows and increased bad debt expense.
The policy for determining past due status is based on the contractual payment terms of each customer, which are generally net 30 or net 60 days. Once collection efforts by the Company and its collection agency are exhausted, the determination for charging off uncollectible receivables is made.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market using the first in, first out (FIFO) method. Production costs, consisting of labor and overhead, are applied to ending finished goods inventories at a rate based on estimated production capacity. Excess production costs are charged to cost of products sold. Provisions have been made to reduce excess or obsolete inventories to their net realizable value.
Deferred Financing Costs
The Company capitalizes financing costs and amortizes them using the effective interest method over the term of the related debt. Amortization of deferred financing costs is included in interest expense and totaled $2,454 and $4,392 for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Accumulated amortization of deferred financing costs as of December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 was $679,136 and $677,123, respectively.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation and amortization are provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets, except for assets held under capital leases, for which the Company records depreciation and amortization based on the shorter of the asset’s useful life or the term of the lease. The estimated useful lives of property and equipment range from 3 to 5 years. Upon sale or retirement, the cost and related accumulated depreciation and amortization are eliminated from their respective accounts, and the resulting gain or loss is included in results of operations. Repairs and maintenance charges, which do not increase the useful lives of the assets, are charged to operations as incurred.
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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Management assesses the recoverability of its long-lived assets when indicators of impairment are present. If such indicators are present, recoverability of these assets is determined by comparing the undiscounted net cash flows estimated to result from those assets over the remaining life to the assets’ net carrying amounts. If the estimated undiscounted net cash flows are less than the net carrying amount, the assets would be adjusted to their fair value, based on appraisal or the present value of the undiscounted net cash flows.
Product Warranty Costs
As required by FASB ASC 460, Guarantees, the Company is including the following disclosure applicable to its product warranties.
The Company accrues for warranty costs based on the expected material and labor costs to provide warranty replacement products. The methodology used in determining the liability for warranty cost is based upon historical information and experience. The Company’s warranty reserve is calculated as the gross sales multiplied by the historical warranty expense return rate.
The following table shows the changes in the aggregate product warranty liability for the year ended December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively:
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December 31, 2010 |
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December 31, 2009 |
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Balance as of beginning of year |
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$ |
40,000 |
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$ |
148,149 |
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Less: Payments made |
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(2,561 |
) |
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(7,050 |
) |
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Change in prior period estimate |
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— |
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(108,533 |
) |
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Add: Provision for current period warranties |
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1,348 |
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7,434 |
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Balance as of end of year |
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$ |
38,787 |
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$ |
40,000 |
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Guarantees
None
Comprehensive Income
FASB ASC 220, Comprehensive Income, establishes rules for reporting and displaying of comprehensive income and its components. Comprehensive income is the sum of net loss as reported in the consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive income transactions Other comprehensive income transactions that currently apply to the Company result from changes in exchange rates used in translating the financial statements of its wholly owned subsidiary, Ltd. Comprehensive income as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 is not shown net of taxes because the Company’s deferred tax asset has been fully offset by a 100% valuation allowance.
Advertising Costs
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. During the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, advertising costs incurred by the Company totaled approximately $19,000 and $10,000, respectively, and are included in selling and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Engineering and Development
Engineering and development costs are expensed as incurred. During the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, engineering and development costs incurred by the Company totaled approximately $74,000 and $41,000, respectively, and are included in selling and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
F-8
Foreign Currency Translation
The financial statements of the Company’s foreign subsidiary have been translated into U.S. dollars in accordance with FASB ASC 830, Foreign Currency Matters. All balance sheet accounts have been translated using the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date. Income statement amounts have been translated using an appropriately weighted average exchange rate for the year. The translation gains and losses resulting from the changes in exchange rates during 2010 and 2009 have been reported in accumulated other comprehensive income, except for gains and losses resulting from the translation of intercompany receivables and payables, which are included in earnings for the period. During the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company recorded a foreign currency exchange rate gains and losses of approximately $-0- and approximately $121,000, respectively, which is included in selling and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under FASB ASC 740, Income Taxes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based upon differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse.
Stock Option Plans
We adopted FASB ASC 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation, effective January 1, 2006 using the modified prospective application method of adoption which requires us to record compensation cost related to unvested stock awards as of December 31, 2005 by recognizing the amortized grant date fair value in accordance with provisions of FASB ASC 718 on straight line basis over the service periods of each award. We have estimated forfeiture rates based on our historical experience. Stock option compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2010 has been recognized as a component of cost of goods sold and general and administrative expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements.
In 2010 and 2009, respectively, 796,508 and 334,575 options were granted at fair market value on the date of grant pursuant to the Stock Option Plan.
The Company leases its employees from a payroll leasing company. The Company’s leased employees meet the definition of employees as specified by FIN 44 for purposes of applying FASB ASC 718.
Stock options and warrants issued to consultants and other non-employees as compensation for services provided to the Company are accounted for based on the fair value of the services provided or the estimated fair market value of the option or warrant, whichever is more reliably measurable in accordance with FASB ASC 505, Equity, and FASB ASC 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation, including related amendments and interpretations. The related expense is recognized over the period the services are provided.
Credit Risk
The Company minimizes the concentration of credit risk associated with its cash and cash equivalents by maintaining its cash and cash equivalents with high quality federally insured financial institutions. However, cash balances in excess of the FDIC insured limit of $250,000 are at risk. At December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively, the Company did not have cash balances above the FDIC insured limit. The Company performs ongoing evaluations of its significant trade accounts receivable customers and generally does not require collateral. An allowance for doubtful accounts is maintained against trade accounts receivable at levels which management believes is sufficient to cover probable credit losses. There are concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade receivables due to the amounts owed by three customers at December 31, 2010 whose trade receivable balances each represented approximately 36%, 14%, and 13% for a total of 63% of total accounts receivable. There are concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade receivables due to the amounts owed by four customers at December 31, 2009 whose trade receivable balances each represented approximately 22%, 19%, 13%, and 12% for a total of 66% of total accounts receivable. The loss of business from one or a combination of the Company’s significant customers, or an unexpected deterioration in their financial condition, could adversely affect the Company’s operations.
F-9
Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share
FASB ASC 260, Earnings per Share, requires a dual presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share. However, because of the Company’s net losses, the effects of stock options and warrants would be anti-dilutive and, accordingly, are excluded from the computation of earnings per share. The number of such shares excluded from the computations of diluted loss per share totaled 6,720,558 in 2010 and 6,336,100 in 2009.
Reclassifications
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
2. Issues Affecting Liquidity and Management’s Plans
The Company’s financial statements have been prepared on the basis that it will operate as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has incurred net losses each year since inception and has relied on the sale of its stock from time to time and loans from third parties and from related parties to fund its operations.
These recurring operating losses, liabilities exceeding assets and the reliance on cash inflows from an institutional investor and current stockholder have led the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm Webb & Company to include a statement in its audit report relating to the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2010 expressing substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
The Company has been addressing the liquidity and working capital issues and continues to attempt to raise additional capital with institutional and private investors and current stockholders. Cost reductions were and continue to be implemented by the Company, including acquiring alternative suppliers for raw materials and volume purchase discounts when appropriate, and the company expects to see results from these reductions, as well as other cost reduction plans through 2011.
Additionally, the company continues to address liquidity concerns because of inadequate revenue growth. As a result, cash flow from operations is insufficient to cover our liquidity needs for the immediate future. The Company is in the process of aggressively seeking to raise capital and is exploring financing availability and options with investment bankers, funds, private sources, members of management and existing shareholders. The Company has implemented further measures to preserve its ability to operate, including organizational changes, deferral of salaries, reduction in personnel and renegotiating creditor and collection arrangement. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to raise the additional capital needed or reduce the level of expenditures in order to sustain operations.
The Company has sustained losses since inception in 1987 and used net cash in operations of approximately $1,198,000 and $1,136,000 during the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. As a result, the Company has had to rely principally on private equity funding, including the conversion of debt into stock, as well as stockholder loans to fund its activities to date.
On February 2, 2004, the stockholder amended the original loan agreements to extend the maturity dates to December 31, 2005 and to waive the funding requirement mandating maturity terms until such time as the Company has raised an additional $7.0 million over the $3.5 million raised in the Company’s recent private placement offering; or until such time as the Company is operating within sufficient cash flow parameters, as defined, to sustain its operations; or until a disposition of the Company occurs.
In April 2005, the maturity date of the loan agreement was extended to December 31, 2006. As consideration of this extension, this stockholder was granted an additional 100,000 common stock purchase warrants at an exercise price equal to the closing market price of the Company’s stock on the date of grant. In March of 2006 and in subsequent March’s through 2011, the stockholder extended the maturity date of the loan agreement annually, which currently expires on December 31, 2012.
F-10
The Company experienced a decrease in cash used in operations in 2010 and anticipates this will continue to decrease in 2011; however, additional cash will still be needed to support operations. Management believes that through the raise of additional capital, cash from sales and current working capital the company will have sufficient resources to sustain its operations at its current level through the end of 2011. However, if budgeted sales levels are not achieved and/or significant unanticipated expenditures occur, the Company may have to modify its business plan, reduce or discontinue some of its operations or seek a buyer for all or part of its assets to continue as a going concern through 2011. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to raise the additional capital needed to continue as a going concern.
3. Inventories
At December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 inventories consisted of the following:
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December 31, 2010 |
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December 31, 2009 |
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Raw materials |
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$ |
864,812 |
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$ |
942,135 |
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Work In Process |
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11,682 |
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— |
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Finished goods |
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169,413 |
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68,164 |
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Valuation allowance |
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(271,089 |
) |
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(159,230 |
) |
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$ |
774,818 |
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$ |
851,069 |
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4. Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
At December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, prepaid expenses and other current assets consisted of the following:
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December 31, 2010 |
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December 31, 2009 |
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Prepaid expenses |
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$ |
51,227 |
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$ |
72,289 |
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Deferred costs related to deferred revenue |
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1,601 |
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42,785 |
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$ |
52,828 |
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$ |
115,074 |
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5. Property and Equipment
At December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, property and equipment consisted of the following:
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December 31, 2010 |
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December 31, 2009 |
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Machinery and equipment |
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$ |
987,074 |
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$ |
977,129 |
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Furniture and fixtures |
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55,827 |
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54,870 |
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Leasehold improvements |
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127,332 |
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122,622 |
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Software and website development |
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81,609 |
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72,960 |
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Computer hardware and software |
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112,920 |
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101,651 |
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1,364,762 |
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1,329,232 |
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Less accumulated depreciation and amortization |
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(1,241,256 |
) |
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(1,196,376 |
) |
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$ |
123,506 |
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$ |
132,856 |
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Depreciation and amortization expense of property and equipment for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 is $44,880 and $38,593, respectively, of which approximately $10,000 and $9,000 is included in cost of products sold and approximately $35,000 and $30,000 is included in selling and administrative costs, respectively, in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
F-11
6. Leases
The Company leases its office and warehouse facilities in Boynton Beach, Florida under a long-term non-cancellable lease agreement, which contains renewal options and rent escalation clauses. A $235,000 security deposit was paid in 2002, which was refunded ratably on an annual basis over the first three years of the lease term beginning on the last day of the first lease year, provided there has been no Event of Default, as defined, by the Company. Of this amount, $66,667 was paid to the Company in November 2003, January 2005 and January 2006, respectively. As of December 31, 2009, $29,275 is included in noncurrent assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. During 2008, this lease was renewed effective August 1, 2008 and expires July 31, 2013 and contains an annual increase of 3%. During June 2009, an amendment to the lease agreement was reached, temporarily reducing the monthly rent. The total minimum lease payments over the term of the lease was reduced from an aggregate of approximately $956,000 to approximately $925,000, or approximately 3%.
The Company leased a condominium in Ocean Ridge, Florida to provide accommodations for Company use, primarily for Mr. Kevin Kroger, the Company’s Chief Operating Officer. The lease, which expired on December 31, 2009, had an annual expense of $6,750, in 2010 the lease was renewed until December, 2011 at the same annual expense.
The Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Ltd., rented office space in Devon, England under a lease that extended through March 31, 2002 and was subsequently extended on a month-to-month basis. In September 2003, Ltd. moved to new office space by assuming the existing lease, which expired in August 2004, was renegotiated in September 2005 and expires in September 2010, but contained a cancellation clause, which was exercised during 2008. Effective August 15, 2008, the Company’s lease for the facility in Exeter was terminated and the Company relocated its office from Exeter to Newbury, to the facility of its Master Distributor, Filter Solutions Ltd. In March, 2009, all remaining assets from that facility, including inventory, was returned to our Boynton Beach facility.
Rent expense under all operating leases for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 totaled approximately $316,000 and $288,000, respectively, of which approximately $243,000 and $226,000 is included in cost of products sold and approximately $73,000 and $62,000 is included in selling and administrative costs, respectively, in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
In May 2007, the Company entered into a capital lease obligation for the purchase of approximately $8,525 of office equipment, which is included in property and equipment, net of approximately $6,110 of accumulated amortization, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
Future minimum lease commitments due for facilities and equipment leases under non-cancellable capital and operating leases at December 31, 2010 are as follows:
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Capital Leases |
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Operating |
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2011 |
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2,269 |
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|
192,054 |
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2012 |
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— |
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197,812 |
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2013 |
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— |
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117,383 |
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2014 |
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— |
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— |
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2015 and thereafter |
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— |
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— |
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Total minimum lease payments |
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2,269 |
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$ |
507,249 |
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Less amount representing interest |
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(280 |
) |
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Present value of minimum lease payments |
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$ |
1,989 |
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F-12
Future minimum lease commitments due for facilities and equipment leases under non-cancellable capital and operating leases at December 31, 2009 are as follows:
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Capital Leases |
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Operating |
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2010 |
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$ |
5,445 |
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$ |
186,457 |
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2011 |
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2,269 |
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|
192,054 |
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2012 |
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— |
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|
197,812 |
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2013 |
|
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— |
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|
117,383 |
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2014 and thereafter |
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— |
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— |
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Total minimum lease payments |
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7,714 |
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$ |
693,706 |
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Less amount representing interest |
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(2,454 |
) |
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Present value of minimum lease payments |
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$ |
5,260 |
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7. Accrued Liabilities
At December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, accrued liabilities consisted of the following:
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December 31, 2010 |
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December 31, 2009 |
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Accrued wages and benefits |
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$ |
1,075,538 |
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$ |
918,788 |
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Accrued expenses relating to vendors and others |
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135,168 |
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|
135,874 |
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Accrued warranty costs |
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38,787 |
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40,000 |
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Accrued interest payable relating to stockholder notes |
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13,305 |
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53,656 |
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1,262,798 |
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$ |
1,148,318 |
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8. Long-Term Debt
Notes Payable to Stockholder
Beginning on March 28, 2002 the Company executed a binding agreement with one of its stockholders, who is also a Board member, to fund up to $6.1 million. Under the terms of the agreements, the Company can draw amounts as needed to fund operations. Amounts drawn bear interest at the prime rate per annum (2.45% at December 31, 2009), payable monthly and were to become due and payable on December 31, 2005 or upon a change in control of the Company or consummation of any other financing over $7.0 million. Beginning in March 2006, annually, through February 2011, the maturity date for the agreement was extended annually from December 31, 2007, to December 31, 2012.
At December 31, 2010 the Company had drawn the full funding amount under the agreement of approximately $6.1 million plus an additional $261,914. At December 31, 2009, the Company had drawn $5.7 million under the funding agreement.
Additionally, the Company has loans outstanding from one board member totaling $-0- and $25,000 at December 31, 2010 and 2009. During 2010 this board member loaned the Company an additional $25,000 and forgave the entire debt in the amount of $50,000 as a contribution to capital.
During the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company incurred interest expense of approximately $158,000 and $148,000, respectively, on its draws, which is included in interest expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
F-13
Maturities of Long-Term Obligations for Five Years and Beyond
Long-term obligations consisted of the following at December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009:
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December 31, 2010 |
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December 31, 2009 |
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Notes payable to stockholder |
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$ |
6,361,914 |
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$ |
5,710,414 |
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Capital lease obligation |
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1,989 |
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5,260 |
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6,363,903 |
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5,715,674 |
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Less: current maturities |
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(1,989 |
) |
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(3,271 |
) |
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$ |
6,361,914 |
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$ |
5,712,403 |
|
The minimum annual principal payments of notes payable and capital lease obligations at December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 were:
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December 31, 2010 |
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December 31, 2009 |
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2010 |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
3,271 |
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2011 |
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6,363,903 |
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5,712,403 |
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2012 |
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— |
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— |
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$ |
6,363,903 |
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$ |
5,715,674 |
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9. Income Taxes
The United States and foreign components of loss from continuing operations before income taxes are as follows for the years ended December 31:
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2010 |
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2009 |
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United States |
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$ |
(1,565,448 |
) |
$ |
(2,203,482 |
) |
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Foreign |
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(8,608 |
) |
|
132,884 |
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Intercompany elimination |
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— |
|
|
— |
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Loss from continuing operations before income taxes |
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$ |
(1,574,056 |
) |
$ |
(2,070,598 |
) |
The significant components of the Company’s net deferred tax assets are as follows for the years ended December 31:
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2010 |
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2009 |
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Deferred tax assets: |
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Net operating loss carryforwards |
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$ |
16,253,503 |
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$ |
15,699,664 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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|
68,045 |
|
|
75,307 |
|
|
Accrued expenses and reserves |
|
|
126,215 |
|
|
86,054 |
|
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Impairment loss |
|
|
78,304 |
|
|
78,304 |
|
|
Compensatory stock options and warrants |
|
|
76,871 |
|
|
76,871 |
|
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Capital Loss Carryover |
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|
44,739 |
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|
44,739 |
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Other |
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|
18,544 |
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|
18,544 |
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Total deferred tax assets |
|
|
16,666,222 |
|
|
16,079,483 |
|
|
Valuation allowance |
|
|
(16,666,222 |
) |
|
(16,079,483 |
) |
|
Net deferred tax assets |
|
$ |
— |
|
$ |
— |
|
F-14
FASB ASC 740, Income Taxes, requires a valuation allowance to reduce the deferred tax assets reported if, based on the weight of the evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. After consideration of all the evidence, both positive and negative, management has determined that a full valuation allowance of $16,666,222 and $16,079,483 against its net deferred taxes is necessary as of December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively. The change in valuation allowance for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 is $586,739 and $830,168 respectively.
At December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively, the Company had approximately $44,545,313 and $43,073,510, respectively, of U.S. net operating loss carryforwards remaining, which expire beginning in 2017. The Company will record the benefit of approximately $1,352,373 of the net operating loss carryforwards through additional paid-in capital if and when the net operating loss carryforwards are utilized, as such amounts relate to the unrecognized tax benefit from stock option exercises.
As a result of certain ownership changes, the Company may be subject to an annual limitation on the utilization of its U.S. net operating loss carryforwards pursuant to Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. A study to determine the effect, if any, of this change, has not been undertaken.
A reconciliation of the Company’s income taxes to amounts calculated at the federal statutory rate is as follows for the years ended December 31:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2010 |
|
2009 |
|
||
|
Federal statutory taxes |
|
|
(34.00 |
)% |
|
(34.00 |
)% |
|
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit |
|
|
(3.63 |
) |
|
(3.63 |
) |
|
Nondeductible items |
|
|
0.15 |
|
|
0.09 |
|
|
Change in valuation allowance |
|
|
37.48 |
|
|
37.68 |
|
|
Other |
|
|
— |
|
|
(.14 |
) |
|
|
|
|
— |
% |
|
— |
% |
10. Commitments and Contingencies
Agreements
On October 20, 2009, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Boxwood Associates, Inc., whereby the Company pays $2,000 monthly for management and strategic development services performed. The contract will remain in effect until December 31, 2011, unless terminated by either party providing 30 days written notice. Mr. Telesco is President of Boxwood Associates, Inc.
Litigation
On July 7, 2009 the Company filed a lawsuit in the Circuit Courts in 15th Judicial District in and for Palm Beach County, Florida, styled Puradyn Filter Technologies, Inc. versus Richard C. Ford case number 502009CA023128XXXXMB. In this action against Mr. Ford, our former Chief Executive Officer, the Company is alleging non-payment of three promissory notes totaling $756,250 with interest at a rate of 5.63% per annum since July 25, 2001, the execution date of the notes. As of November 13, 2009 interest on all three notes amounts to $353,796, for an aggregate amount owing of $1,110,046. At the time of the execution of these promissory notes, Mr. Ford was Chief Executive Officer of the Company and these notes were drafted under Mr. Ford’s direction. The Company is seeking payment of the promissory notes and accrued interest.
On August 7, 2009, Mr. Ford responded by filing a Motion to Disqualify the Company’s legal counsel, Gary E. Susser and request a staying action until such time as the Company obtains new legal counsel. On September 16, 2009 a hearing on Order to Show Cause occurred. On October 26, 2009 a ruling was issued, denying the Company’s request for custody of the collateral. On November 5, 2009 Richard Ford filed a motion to stay proceeding pending payment of documentary stamps and amendment of the complaint and relief from prior orders relating to production of information pertaining to the sale of stock. On November 5, 2009, the Company filed a Motion for Rehearing on Plaintiff’s Request for Possession to obtain custody of the collateral. This was heard on November 12, 2009, and the Company is awaiting a ruling. On September 10, 2010, Ford’s attorney filed a Motion to Withdraw from representation. On September 27, 2010 the Motion to Disqualify Attorney Susser was denied. The Company is still vigorously pursuing these matters.
11. Stock Options
On July 29, 2010, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the adoption of a stock option plan (the “2010 Option Plan”), which provides for the granting of up to 2,000,000 options, subject to stockholder approval, (for both incentive and non-qualified stock options to key personnel, including officers, directors, consultants and advisors to the Company, based upon the determination of the Board of Directors.
The Company has three stock option plans, one adopted in September 1999 and amended in June 2000 (the “1999 Option Plan”), one adopted on November 8, 2000 (the “Directors’ Plan”), and one adopted in July 2010 (the “2010 Option Plan”). The 1999 Option Plan provides for the granting of up to 3,000,000 options, the Directors’ Plan provides for the granting of up to 400,000 options, and the 2010 Option Plan provides for the granting of 2,000,000 options.
F-15
The 1996, 1999 and 2010 Plans provide for the granting of both incentive and non-qualified stock options to key personnel, including officers, directors, consultants and advisors to the Company, at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Each plan limits the exercise price of the options at no less than the quoted market price of the common stock on the date of grant. The option term is determined by the Board of the Directors or the Compensation Committee, provided that no option may be exercisable more than 10 years after the date of its grant and, in the case of an Incentive Option granted to an eligible employee owning more than 10% of the Company’s common stock, no more than five years after the date of the grant. Generally, under all three plans, options to employees vest over four years at 25% per annum, except for certain grants to employees that vest 25% upon grant with remaining amounts over two years at 50% and 25% per annum, respectively.
The Directors’ Plan provides for the granting of non-qualified options to members of the Board of Directors at exercise prices not less than the quoted market price of the common stock on the date of grant and options expire five years from the date of grant. In the event a person ceases to serve on the Board of Directors, the outstanding options expire one year from the date of cessation of service. Such options may be exercised commencing two years from the date of grant.
During each of 2010 and 2009, 30,000 of options were issued to non-employee Directors.
At December 31, 1997 and 1996, 1,957,525 and 1,500,000 shares of Common Stock were reserved for issuance under the 1996 Option Plan, respectively.
Additional information concerning the activity in the three option plans is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2010 |
|
2009 |
|
||||||||
|
|
|
Options |
|
Weighted |
|
Options |
|
Weighted |
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding, beginning of year |
|
|
1,910,075 |
|
|
1.95 |
|
|
1,767,900 |
|
$ |
2.15 |
|
|
Granted |
|
|
796,508 |
|
|
.21 |
|
|
334,575 |
|
|
.30 |
|
|
Exercised |
|
|
(15,000 |
) |
|
.14 |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
Cancelled |
|
|
(165,000 |
) |
|
.47 |
|
|
(105,000 |
) |
|
.81 |
|
|
Expired |
|
|
(365,000 |
) |
|
7.96 |
|
|
(87,400 |
) |
|
1.06 |
|
|
Outstanding, end of year |
|
|
2,161,583 |
|
|
.42 |
|
|
1,910,075 |
|
|
1.95 |
|
|
Exercisable, end of year |
|
|
920,788 |
|
|
.66 |
|
|
1,053,000 |
|
$ |
3.30 |
|
|
Options available for future grant, end of year |
|
|
1,483,492 |
|
|
|
|
|
1,489,925 |
|
|
|
|
Summarized information with respect to options outstanding under the three option plans at December 31, 2010 is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options Outstanding |
|
Options Exercisable |
|
|||||||||||
|
Range of |
|
Number |
|
Remaining |
|
Weighted |
|
Number |
|
Weighted |
|
|||||
|
$0.14 – $1.70 |
|
|
2,113,583 |
|
|
5.79 |
|
$ |
.37 |
|
|
872,788 |
|
$ |
.57 |
|
|
$1.99 –$2.60 |
|
|
48,000 |
|
|
2.08 |
|
|
2.32 |
|
|
48,000 |
|
|
2.32 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Totals |
|
|
2,161,583 |
|
|
5.53 |
|
$ |
.41 |
|
|
920,788 |
|
$ |
.66 |
|
F-16
Summarized information with respect to options outstanding under the three option plans at December 31, 2009 is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options Outstanding |
|
Options Exercisable |
|
|||||||||||||
|
Range of |
|
Number |
|
Remaining |
|
Weighted |
|
Number |
|
Weighted |
|
|||||
|
$0.14 – $1.70 |
|
|
1,522,075 |
|
|
5.21 |
|
$ |
.47 |
|
|
665,000 |
|
$ |
.72 |
|
|
$1.86 –$4.50 |
|
|
88,000 |
|
|
2.66 |
|
|
2.69 |
|
|
88,000 |
|
|
2.69 |
|
|
$8.50 –$9.25 |
|
|
300,000 |
|
|
.50 |
|
|
9.25 |
|
|
300,000 |
|
|
9.25 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Totals |
|
|
1,910,075 |
|
|
4.81 |
|
$ |
2.15 |
|
|
1,053,000 |
|
$ |
3.32 |
|
12. Common Stock
On January 5, 2010 the Company agreed to pay to Emerging Markets, LLC, 60,000 shares of common stock valued at $0.23 per share plus 20,000 shares of the Company’s common stock payable at the end of each month from February 2010 to December 2010.
On July 7, 2010, the Company awarded a consultant 75,000 shares of common stock, which were issued as restricted shares under SEC Rule 144 at a price of $0.18 for legal services on behalf of the Company.
On July 9, 2010 the Company received proceeds of $100,000 from the sale of 571,429 shares of common stock restricted under SEC Rule 144, at a price of $0.175 per share and, as part of the offering, issued warrants to purchase 57,143 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.50, which expire on July 9, 2015.
On July 20, 2010 the Company received proceeds of $50,000 from the sale of 303,030 shares of common stock restricted under SEC Rule 144, at a price of $0.165 per share and, as part of the offering, issued warrants to purchase 30,303 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.50, which expire on July 20, 2015.
On July 21, 2010, the Company received proceeds of $50,000 from the sale of 304,878 shares of common stock restricted under SEC Rule 144, at a price of $0.164 per share and, as part of the offering, issued warrants to purchase 30,488 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.50, which expire on July 21, 2015.
On July 30, 2010, the Company received proceeds of $50,000 from the sale of 253,807 shares of common stock restricted under SEC Rule 144, at a price of $0.197 per share and, as part of the offering, issued warrants to purchase 25,381 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.50, which expire on July 30, 2015.
On August 4, 2010, the Company received proceeds of $50,000 from the sale of 210,084 shares of common stock restricted under SEC Rule 144, at a price of $0.238 per share and, as part of the offering, issued warrants to purchase 21,008 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.50, which expire on August 4, 2015.
On August 4, 2010, the Company received proceeds of $50,000 from the Company’s Chairman and CEO, for the sale of 210,084 shares of common stock restricted under SEC Rule 144, at a price of $0.238 per share and, as part of the offering, issued warrants to purchase 21,008 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.50, which expire on August 4, 2015.
F-17
13. Warrants
At December 31, 2010 and 2009, 4,558,975 and 4,426,025 shares, respectively, of common stock have been reserved for issuance under outstanding warrants. All of the warrants are fully vested and have expiration dates ranging from October 1, 2011 to March 26, 2018. Information concerning the Company’s warrant activity is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2010 |
|
2009 |
|
||||||||
|
|
|
Weighted Average |
|
Weighted Average |
|
||||||||
|
|
|
Options |
|
Price |
|
Options |
|
Price |
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding, at the beginning of year |
|
|
4,426,025 |
|
$ |
.99 |
|
|
3,214,072 |
|
$ |
1.25 |
|
|
Granted |
|
|
232,950 |
|
|
.50 |
|
|
1,361,953 |
|
|
.50 |
|
|
Exercised |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
Expired |
|
|
(100,000 |
) |
|
.95 |
|
|
(150,000 |
) |
|
2.00 |
|
|
Outstanding, at the end of year |
|
|
4,558,975 |
|
$ |
.97 |
|
|
4,426,025 |
|
$ |
.99 |
|
In consideration of the stockholder loan agreement (Item 12), the Company has granted the stockholder a total of 475,000 common stock purchase warrants at an exercise price equal to the closing market price of the Company’s stock on the dates of grant. On March 28, 2002, the Company recorded a deferred charge of $318,000. The deferred charge was initially amortized over the commitment period and subsequently revised to include the repayment period, as amended. During the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company had amortized approximately $1,000 and $2,000, respectively, of such costs, which are included in interest expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
On March 14, 2003, the Company recorded a deferred charge of $212,500. The deferred charge is being amortized over the repayment period of 21.5 months. During the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company had amortized approximately $1,000 and $2,000 respectively, which is included in interest expense in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
During 2010, the Company received cash proceeds of $452,100 from eight investors for the purchase of 2,344,502 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $.14 to $.238. As part of the offering, the Company awarded 232,950 warrants to purchase one share of common stock at an exercise price of $.50 on or prior to various dates ranging from January 5, 2015 through August 4, 2015.
14. Major Customers
During 2010 and 2009, two customers together accounted for approximately 53% and 33%, respectively, of the Company’s net sales. In 2010, there were two customers that individually accounted for greater than 10% of net sales, or approximately $1,219,000 and $400,000, while in 2010 there were two customers that individually accounted for greater than 10% of net sales, or approximately $417,000 and $205,000. There was one customer at December 31, 2010, whose trade receivable balance was 36% of total receivables. There were four customers at December 31, 2009, whose trade receivable balances equaled or exceeded 5% of total receivables, representing approximately 22%, 19%, 13%, and 12% respectively, of total accounts receivable. The loss of business from one or a combination of the Company’s significant customers could adversely affect its operations.
F-18
15. Geographic Information
The Company has two lines of product, which it manufactures and distributes from its locations in the United States and the United Kingdom. Distribution from the United Kingdom ceased in March, 2009, when the facility closed and the remaining assets were shipped to the United States. Information with respect to sales activity and long-lived assets (consisting entirely of property and equipment) in the United States and United Kingdom is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended December 31 |
|
||||
|
|
|
2010 |
|
2009 |
|
||
|
Net sales: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
United States |
|
$ |
3,106,492 |
|
$ |
1,864,345 |
|
|
United Kingdom |
|
|
— |
|
|
71,598 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
3,106,492 |
$ |
1,935,943 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-lived assets by area: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
United States |
|
$ |
123,506 |
|
$ |
132,856 |
|
|
United Kingdom |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
$ |
123,506 |
$ |
132,856 |
|
|
16. Subsequent Events
On January 10, 2011, the Company received proceeds of $50,000 from the Company’s Chairman and CEO, for the sale of 204,918 shares of common stock at a price of $0.244 per share and, as part of the offering, issued warrants to purchase 20,492 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.50, which expire on January 10, 2016. The purchaser was an accredited investor and the transaction was exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 in reliance on an exemption provided by Section 4(2) of that act. The Company did not pay any commissions or finder’s fees and we are using the proceeds for general working capital.
On January 11,2011, pursuant to an obligation under an agreement dated January 5,2010, for services rendered in December 2010, the Company paid to Emerging Markets LLC, 20,000 shares of common stock valued at $0.34 per share. The recipient was an accredited investor and the issuances were exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 in reliance on an exemption provided by Section 4(2) of that act.
On February 1, 2011, the Company received proceeds of $50,000 from a Board member, for the sale of 187,266 shares of common stock at a price of $0.267 per share and, as part of the offering, issued warrants to purchase 18,727 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.50, which expire on February 1, 2016. The purchaser was an accredited investor and the transaction was exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 in reliance on an exemption provided by Section 4(2) of that act. The Company did not pay any commissions or finder’s fees and we are using the proceeds for general working capital.
On February 7, 2011 an aggregate amount of 820,000 incentive stock options were awarded to certain employees as partial payment for their services to the Company.
Between February 9, 2011 and April 5, 2011, the Company received loans in various amounts totaling $175,000, from the Company’s Chairman and CEO, as advances for working capital needs. The loans bear interest at the same rate of interest as the credit facility provided by the stockholder under the note dated March 28, 2002.
On February 24, 2011, the repayment date of the stockholder loan was extended from December 31, 2011 to December 31, 2012.
F-19
On April 6, 2011, the Board of Directors passed a resolution forgiving accrued interest due from Mr. Sandler, an executive officer, at December 31, 2010. The accrued interest was cancelled in connection with the July 3, 2008 return of a stock certificate and cancellation of the loan secured by that stock certificate. This amount is included in other expense on the statement of operations.
F-20