Factors we consider important, which could trigger an impairment review, include the following:
To test impairment, we use the market approach to determine the fair value of the Company. Following this approach, the fair value of the business exceeded the carrying value of the business as of December 31, 2009 by $17,200,000. As a result, no impairment of goodwill was recorded.
Deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences of “temporary differences” by applying enacted statutory rates applicable to future years to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of existing assets and liabilities. At December 31, 2009, our deferred income tax assets consisted principally of net operating loss carry-forwards, and have been fully offset with a valuation allowance because it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized from the assets in the future.
A critical component of our operating plan affecting our ability to execute the product commercialization process is the cash resources needed to pursue our marketing and sales objectives. Until we are able to generate positive and sustainable operating cash flow, our ability to attract additional capital resources in the future will be critical to continue the funding of our operations.
While we cannot make any assurances as to the accuracy of our projections of future capital needs, we believe that, as a result of first quarter 2009 equity raise activities ($2,162,500), cash received for a prepaid sales purchase order during the first quarter of 2009 (net cash margin expected of approximately $1,500,000), projected sales for 2010 and a remaining equity commitment of $1,000,000 (entered into with a related party Board member of IFT and significant shareholder during 2008), we have adequate cash and cash equivalents balances and commitments to fund operations through at least 2010. However, if we are unable to meet our projections and generate positive and sustainable operating cash flows by this time, we may need to raise additional capital to fund our future operations.
Cash provided by operating activities was $816,397 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009, compared to a use of $2,065,115 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2008. The increase in cash flow from operating activities was due primarily to cash received from a prepaid sales order from VOS during the first quarter of 2009. IFT would need to expend approximately $1,500,000 to manufacture inventory required to fulfill this sales order. We have had no communication with VOS in over six (6) months and believe they have ceased all activities on behalf of IFT.
Cash used in investing activities was $1,000,000 and $0 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. During the second quarter of 2009, we invested $3,200,000 ($3,000,000 of which had maturities greater than 90 days) of the proceeds received from earlier 2009 equity
raise activities into a certificate of deposit program that is insured 100% by the FDIC. We redeemed $2,200,000 ($2,000,000 of which had maturities of greater than 90 days) of investments upon maturities during 2009. At December 31, 2009, $1,200,000 of certificates of deposit with maturities less than 90 days are classified on our balance sheet in cash and cash equivalents and $1,000,000 is invested in certificates of deposit having maturities greater than 90 days.
Cash provided by financing activities was $1,712,500 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009, as compared to $2,000,000 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2008. The decrease in financing cash flow was primarily due to slightly less cash proceeds obtained from the issuance of equity, and increased levels of treasury stock purchases during the twelve months ended December 31, 2009, compared to the twelve months ended December 31, 2008. During 2009, we raised $2,162,500 upon the private placement of 8,650,000 restricted shares of our common stock to accredited investors. During 2008, we raised $2,000,000 upon the private placement of 4,160,000 shares of common stock to accredited investors and $250,000 upon the issuance of 520,000 restricted shares of our common stock to a related party. During 2009 and 2008, we also had treasury stock acquisitions of $450,000 and $250,000, respectively, related to the repurchases of shares previously owned by IFT Directors.
Net cash increased by $1,528,897 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009, as compared to a decrease in net cash of $65,115 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2008.
During the twelve months ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, we did not make significant investments in property and equipment and do not anticipate doing so in the immediate future.
Working capital at December 31, 2009 was $(490,640), as compared to $26,447 at December 31, 2008. This decrease was primarily attributable to funding cash operating expenses for 2009. The negative working capital amount for 2009 is also impacted by the approximate $3 million deferred revenue liability recorded on our balance sheet, which is offset by an increase in cash of approximately $1.5 million at December 31, 2009.
On January 20, 2009, our Board of Directors declared a restricted stock dividend to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 4, 2009 (the “Record Date”) in the amount of 1 restricted share for every 25 common shares owned. The distribution date was February 10, 2009. The restricted stock dividend is subject to resale conditions pursuant to Rule 144 of the Securities and Exchange Act. This stock dividend has been retroactively reflected in our financial statements and notes to the financial statements.
Effective October 27, 1999, we merged with Blencathia. Blencathia was a public shell company with immaterial assets and liabilities and 312,000 shares outstanding at the time of the merger, which it redeemed and cancelled upon the merger. In exchange, we issued 312,000 of our common shares to the prior Blencathia owner with the contractual understanding that such shares were to be sold by that owner to achieve gross cash proceeds of $500,000. Any excess proceeds were to be returned to us and any deficiency was to be made up by us issuing additional shares or paying the difference in cash. As we believed that we controlled the ultimate timing of the sale of these 312,000 shares by the prior Blencathia owner, we did not consider these shares as issued or outstanding for purposes of computing loss per share.
In 2006, we learned that the prior Blencathia owner had, in fact, sold the 312,000 shares for aggregate proceeds of approximately $150,000, without our consent. Accordingly, in the fourth quarter of 2006, we recorded $500,000 of general expenses (representing the cost of the 1999 merger) and the deemed issuance of approximately $150,000 of common stock. During 2009, we made payments in the aggregate of $40,000 reducing this obligation. The remaining $310,000 obligation has been reflected as a current accrued expense. We are in negotiations with the prior Blencathia owner to resolve this obligation and may ultimately settle the obligation with either cash or equity securities with a lower market value. Beginning in 2006, the 312,000 shares have been reflected as outstanding for earnings per share computations.
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Item 8. | Financial Statements and Supplementary Data |
Financial statements specified by this Item, together with the report relating thereto of BDO Seidman, LLP, are presented following Item 15 of this report.
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Item 9. | Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure |
None.
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Item 9A(T). | Controls and Procedures |
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management has evaluated, with the participation of its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”)) as of December 31, 2009. Based on this evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer have identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting. Therefore, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective at December 31, 2009.
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and Rule 15d-15(f) promulgated under the Exchange Act. Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2009, based on the framework in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on our evaluation under the framework in Internal Control-Integrated Framework, we have identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting. As a result, our management has concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of December 31, 2009.
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 our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
During our 2008 and 2007 review of internal controls, management identified the following material weakness: IFT has limited accounting personnel with sufficient expertise, accounting knowledge and training in generally accepted accounting principles and financial reporting requirements. Specifically, IFT lacks sufficient personnel to anticipate, identify, resolve and review complex accounting issues and to complete a timely review of the financial statements. This material weakness was not corrected during 2009.
This deficiency resulted in adjustments to the financial statements for non-cash stock-based compensation and also resulted in adjustments to financial statement presentation in both 2008 and 2009. This control deficiency, which is pervasive in impact, did result in material adjustments to the financial statements. There is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements would not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
Management does consult with outside advisers, external SEC counsel and its independent registered public accounting firm regarding certain reporting issues.
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Management has discussed the material weakness and related corrective actions with the Audit Committee and our independent registered public accounting firm. Other than as described above, we are not aware of any other material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
This annual report does not include an attestation report of IFT’s registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by IFT’s registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the SEC that permit IFT to provide only management’s report in this annual report.
The Remediation Plan
Although as of December 31, 2009 we have not yet remediated the material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting originally identified during our 2007, 2008 and 2009 reviews, we have made and will continue to make, improvements to our policies, procedures, systems and staffing who have significant roles in internal control to address the identified internal control deficiencies. Consequently, management has initiated the following remediation steps to address the material weakness described above:
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• | We will continue to focus on improving the skill sets of our accounting and finance function, through education and training; |
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• | We will continue to consider the engagement of qualified professional consultants to assist us in cases where we do not have sufficient internal resources, with management reviewing both the inputs and outputs of the services; |
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• | Upon the successful completion of a financing sufficient to support operations for at least two years, we will consider the hiring of additional accounting and finance staff with the commensurate knowledge, experience and training necessary to complement the current staff in the financial reporting functions; and |
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• | We will further develop our financial statement closing and reporting practices to include additional levels of checks and balances in our procedures and timely review. |
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2009, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. However, as discussed above, we have identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting.
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Item 9B. | Other Information |
Not applicable.
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PART III
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Item 10. | Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance |
The following are the names of our current Directors and executive officers, their present positions with IFT and biographical information.
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| Jonathan R. Burst | | 51 | | Chief Executive Officer, | | 1999 - Present |
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| Rex Carr | | 83 | | Director | | 2002 - Present |
| Fer Eren, M.D. | | 47 | | Director | | 2009 - Present |
| Gary Kirk | | 49 | | Director, Director of Sales and Marketing * | | 2003 - Present |
| David B. Norris | | 61 | | Director | | 2000 - Present |
| Stuart D. Beath | | 51 | | Chief Financial Officer | | 2007 - Present |
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All Directors hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until their successors are elected and qualified. At present, our Articles of Incorporation provide for not less than one nor more than nine directors. Currently, we have five directors. Our by-laws permit the Board of Directors to fill any vacancy and such director may serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until his successor is elected and qualified. Officers serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
Background of Directors and Executive Officers:
JONATHAN R. BURST has served as our Chief Executive Officer since July 1999, and as the President of IFT from July 1999 to February 2000 and January 2002 to April 2005. Mr. Burst has also served as a Director and Chairman of the Board since 2000. Mr. Burst founded Burcor International in 1998, primarily an insurance brokerage firm, and has served as President since its inception. Mr. Burst received a bachelor of arts degree in Economics from the University of Missouri in 1981.
REX CARR has served as a Director of IFT since August 2002. Mr. Carr has been the managing partner of the Rex Carr Law Firm, a law firm with offices in East St. Louis, Illinois, St. Louis, Missouri and Belleville, Illinois, since 2004. Until 2003, Mr. Carr was the senior partner of a 36-person law firm, Carr, Korein, and Tillery, with offices in Missouri and Illinois, for more than five years. He is admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court and the Illinois and Missouri Supreme Courts.
FER EREN, M.D. has served as a Director of IFT since August 2009. Dr. Eren is a member of and a practicing physician in the medical practice of Eren and Atluri, M.D.s, LLC, having served in such role since 2003. Previously, Dr. Eren founded and was the Managing Director of Medcheck Diagnostic Center, Inc., a diagnostic clinic, and an owner of Medplus, a medical equipment sales and distribution company.
GARY KIRK has served as a Director of IFT since November 2003. Mr. Kirk has served as our Director of Sales and Marketing since January 1, 2003. Mr. Kirk has extensive experience (1980 to 2003) in the petroleum industry, all with Petrochem Carless Ltd., a United Kingdom-based refiner and marketer of petroleum products. Mr. Kirk spent his first eight years as a research chemist and the remainder in Petrochem Carless’ marketing department. From 1988 to 2003, Mr. Kirk reported directly to the President of Petrochem Carless as the Marketing Manager for Performance Fuels, covering accounts in Europe and the rest of the world.
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DAVID B. NORRIS has served as a Director of IFT since April 1999. Mr. Norris founded and owns Addicks Services, Inc., a construction company, and has served as its Vice President since 1983.
STUART D. BEATH has served as our Chief Financial Officer since July 2007. From 2001 until his appointment to Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Beath served as our Director of Corporate Development. Prior to coming to IFT, Mr. Beath was a First Vice President and served in the Corporate Finance Department of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, a brokerage and investment banking firm, from 1993 to 1997. Mr. Beath was also a member of the Board of Directors of Anchor Gaming from 1994 to 2001, serving on the Board’s Audit Committee. From 1987 to 1993, Mr. Beath served in the Corporate Finance Department of A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., a brokerage and investment banking firm, where he was an Assistant Vice President of the Firm. Mr. Beath earned a bachelor of arts degree from Williams College in 1981 and a masters in business administration degree from the Darden School at the University of Virginia in 1987.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act, requires our executive officers and Directors, and persons who beneficially own more than ten percent of our common stock, to file initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership with the SEC. Executive officers, Directors and greater than ten percent beneficial shareholders are required by SEC regulations to furnish us with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file.
Based solely upon our review of copies of such forms received by us, we believe that, during fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, the following persons did not timely file Forms 3, Forms 4 and Forms 5 reporting transactions affecting their beneficial ownership:
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Mr. Carr | | 4 | | 3 |
Mr. Kirk | | 3 | | 2 |
Mr. Norris | | 3 | | 2 |
Mr. Demetriou | | 5 | | 4 |
Mr. Beath | | 2 | | 2 |
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
We have adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer, senior financial officers and employees with financial reporting responsibilities. A copy will be provided at no charge. Requests can be sent to International Fuel Technology, Inc., 7777 Bonhomme Avenue, Suite 1920, St. Louis, Missouri 63105, attention Thomas M. Powell.
Audit Committee
We have a separately designated Audit Committee. From January 1, 2009 through May 26, 2009, our Audit Committee consisted of David B. Norris and Harry F. Demetriou. Mr. Demetriou ceased to be an Audit Committee member after his death on May 26, 2009. Mr. Norris currently is the only member of our Audit Committee.
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The Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Norris, an independent member of the Board, satisfies all of the criteria to be an “audit committee financial expert” as defined in Item 407(d)(5)(ii) of Regulation S-K.
Procedures for Nominating Directors
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which security holders may recommend nominees to the Board of Directors since the filing of our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.
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Item 11. | Executive Compensation |
2009 Summary Compensation Table
The following table sets forth information concerning all cash and non-cash compensation paid or to be paid by us as well as certain other compensation awarded, earned by and paid, during the indicated fiscal year, to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
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Jonathan R. Burst, | | | 2009 | | $ | 400,000 | | $ | — | | $ | 1,111,003 | 1 | $ | 52,512 | 2 | $ | 1,563,515 | |
CEO | | | 2008 | | $ | 334,615 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 21,496 | | $ | 356,111 | |
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Stuart D. Beath, | | | 2009 | | $ | 168,269 | | $ | — | | $ | 102,497 | 3 | $ | 21,981 | 4 | $ | 292,747 | |
CFO | | | 2008 | | $ | 135,885 | | $ | 10,000 | | $ | — | | $ | 16,633 | | $ | 162,518 | |
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| 1) Represents 350,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock granted to Mr. Burst during 2009 for employment services that vest June 30, 2010. The grant date fair value of these options was $91,700 based on the closing price of our stock on grant date ($0.36 on April 3, 2009). Assumptions used in determining the value of these options are disclosed in Note 4 to our financial statements. Also represents $1,019,303 of non-cash expense recorded during 2009 for the fair value differentiation related to the modification of terms for options previously granted. |
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| 2) Represents $22,192 of health insurance coverage for Mr. Burst and his family, $2,320 of life insurance premiums paid by IFT, $26,200 for a discretionary grant of 100,000 options for Board services provided and $1,800 for the grant of 10,000 shares of our common stock for 2009 Board services provided. These fully-vested shares were valued based on the closing price of our stock on grant date ($0.18 on December 31, 2009). |
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| 3) Represents the grant date fair value for a total of 450,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock granted to Mr. Beath during 2009. 250,000 of these options vest June 30, 2010 and were valued based on the closing price of our stock on the grant date ($0.36 on April 3, 2009). The remaining 200,000 options vested immediately upon grant and were valued based on the closing price of our stock on the grant date ($0.24 on August 3, 2009). Assumptions used in determining the value of these options are disclosed in Note 4 to our financial statements. |
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Executive Officer Employment Agreements
Jonathan R. Burst
2002 Burst Agreement
In January 2002, we entered into an employment agreement (the “2002 Burst Agreement”) with Mr. Burst to serve as our Chief Executive Officer with an initial annual base salary of $250,000, options to purchase 780,000 shares of our common stock, with 260,000 shares vesting on the first anniversary of his employment and the remaining 520,000 shares vesting on the last day of the employment period and a bonus award as deemed appropriate by the board. The initial three-year agreement expired on December 31, 2004. With the exception of an increase in salary effective July 1, 2008, Mr. Burst continued to serve as our Chief Executive Officer under the terms of the 2002 Burst Agreement through May 15, 2009 (the effective date of the 2009 Burst Agreement).
Under the 2002 Burst Agreement, if Mr. Burst’s employment was terminated by us for “cause,” or if Mr. Burst terminated his employment other than for “good reason,” as defined in the 2002 Burst Agreement, and which includes the occurrence of a change in control, we would pay Mr. Burst the salary accrued for the pay period in which the termination occurred and would issue the accrued stock compensation. “Cause” is defined in the 2002 Burst Agreement as (i) any fraud, embezzlement or other dishonesty of Mr. Burst that materially and adversely affects our business or reputation, or (ii) Mr. Burst’s felony conviction or entering into a plea of nolo contendere with respect to a felony.
Pursuant to the terms of the 2002 Burst Agreement, if we terminated Mr. Burst other than for cause, death or disability, or if Mr. Burst terminated his employment for good reason, IFT would (i) pay Mr. Burst’s accrued but unpaid portion of his annual base salary in a lump sum, (ii) continue to pay Mr. Burst’s annual base salary through the remainder of the term of the agreement, (iii) issue the accrued stock compensation, and (iv) issue the stock compensation for the remainder of the term of the agreement. In addition, if we did not extend Mr. Burst’s contract beyond the terms of the 2002 Burst Agreement, we would pay Mr. Burst his current salary over the one-year period after the 2002 Burst Agreement expired.
Under the 2002 Burst Agreement, if Mr. Burst’s employment was terminated by us by reason of his death or disability, we would pay Mr. Burst’s accrued but unpaid portion of his annual base salary in a lump sum and issue the accrued stock compensation. In addition, if Mr. Burst’s employment was terminated by reason of disability, we would continue to pay Mr. Burst’s annual base salary, less any amounts received by Mr. Burst under any disability insurance coverage maintained by us, until the earlier of (i) expiration of Mr. Burst’s employment period under the 2002 Burst Agreement, or (ii) the date of Mr. Burst’s death.
In addition, Mr. Burst was entitled to receive additional compensation for serving on our board of directors.
2009 Burst Agreement
On May 15, 2009, we entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Burst (the “2009 Burst Agreement”) to serve as our Chief Executive Officer. The 2009 Burst Agreement has a term beginning May 15, 2009 through May 14, 2012.
Pursuant to the terms of the 2009 Burst Agreement, Mr. Burst will received an annual base salary of $400,000. Mr. Burst is also eligible to receive a cash bonus and stock options at the discretion of our Board.
Under the 2009 Burst Agreement, if Mr. Burst’s employment is terminated by us for “cause,” or if Mr. Burst terminates his employment other than for “good cause shown,” as defined in the 2009 Burst Agreement, and which includes the occurrence of a change in control, we will pay Mr. Burst the salary accrued for the pay period in which the termination occurred, unless
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termination was for cause and the cause involved fraud, embezzlement or disclosure of confidential information, in which case, IFT would not be liable for any payments to Mr. Burst. “Cause” is defined in the 2009 Burst Agreement as (i) any fraud, embezzlement or other dishonesty of Mr. Burst that materially and adversely affects our business or reputation, (ii) disclosure of confidential information to any third party, (iii) Mr. Burst’s refusal to perform his material duties and obligations under the 2009 Burst Agreement, or (iv) Mr. Burst’s willful and intentional misconduct in the performance of his material duties and obligations.
Pursuant to the terms of the 2009 Burst Agreement, if we terminate Mr. Burst other than for cause, death or disability, or if Mr. Burst terminates his employment for good cause shown, IFT must pay Mr. Burst’s accrued but unpaid portion of his annual base salary in a lump sum, and will continue to pay Mr. Burst’s annual base salary through May 14, 2012. In addition, if we do not extend Mr. Burst’s contract beyond the terms of the 2009 Burst Agreement, we will pay Mr. Burst his current salary over the one-year period after the 2009 Burst Agreement expires.
Under the 2009 Burst Agreement, if Mr. Burst’s employment is terminated by us by reason of his death or disability, we will pay Mr. Burst’s accrued but unpaid portion of his annual base salary in a lump sum. In addition, if Mr. Burst’s employment is terminated by reason of disability, we will continue to pay Mr. Burst’s annual base salary, less any amounts received by Mr. Burst under any disability insurance coverage maintained by us, until the earlier of (i) May 14, 2012, (ii) six months after a determination of disability has been made, or (iii) the date of Mr. Burst’s death.
Pursuant to the 2009 Burst Agreement, during Mr. Burst’s employment, and for a period of five years following termination of Mr. Burst’s employment (i) by Mr. Burst other than for good cause shown, or (ii) by us for cause, Mr. Burst is bound by a non-competition clause. The 2009 Burst Agreement also provides for a non-solicitation period ending one year following Mr. Burst’s termination for any reason.
In addition, Mr. Burst is entitled to receive additional compensation for serving on our board of directors.
Stuart D. Beath
2007 Beath Agreement
In connection with Mr. Beath’s appointment as Chief Financial Officer, we entered into an employment agreement (the “2007 Beath Agreement”) with Mr. Beath dated July 2, 2007. Pursuant to the 2007 Beath Agreement, Mr. Beath was employed as our Chief Financial Officer from June 30, 2007 until June 30, 2009.
Pursuant to the terms of the 2007 Beath Agreement, we agreed to pay Mr. Beath an initial annual base salary of $100,000, to be reviewed annually. Pursuant to the terms of the 2007 Beath Agreement and the non-statutory stock option agreement dated July 2, 2007, Mr. Beath received options to purchase 208,000 shares of our common stock with an exercise price of $0.75 per share in accordance with the terms of the Amended and Restated LTIP. Pursuant to the terms of the option agreement, Mr. Beath’s options vested twenty-four (24) months from the date of grant and expire on June 30, 2012.
Under the 2007 Beath Agreement, if Mr. Beath’s employment was terminated by us for “cause,” or if Mr. Beath terminated his employment other than for “good cause shown,” as defined in the 2007 Beath Agreement, and which includes the occurrence of a change in control, we would pay Mr. Beath the salary accrued for the pay period in which the termination occurred, unless termination was for cause and the cause involved fraud, embezzlement or disclosure of confidential information, in which case, IFT would not be liable for any payments to Mr. Beath. “Cause” is defined in the 2007 Beath Agreement as (i) any fraud, embezzlement or other dishonesty of Mr. Beath that materially and adversely affects our business or reputation, (ii) Mr. Beath’s felony conviction or entering into a plea of nolo contendere with respect to a felony,
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(iii) disclosure of confidential information to any third party, (iv) any actions taken by Mr. Beath deemed by our Chief Executive Officer to be detrimental to our well-being, (v) Mr. Beath’s refusal to perform his material duties and obligations under the 2007 Beath Agreement, or (vi) Mr. Beath’s willful and intentional misconduct in the performance of his material duties and obligations.
Pursuant to the terms of the 2007 Beath Agreement, if we terminated Mr. Beath other than for cause, death or disability, or if Mr. Beath terminated his employment for good cause shown, IFT would pay Mr. Beath’s accrued but unpaid portion of his annual base salary in a lump sum, and would continue to pay Mr. Beath’s annual base salary through June 30, 2009.
Under the 2007 Beath Agreement, if Mr. Beath’s employment was terminated by us by reason of his death or disability, we would pay Mr. Beath’s accrued but unpaid portion of his annual base salary in a lump sum. In addition, if Mr. Beath’s employment was terminated by reason of disability, we would continue to pay Mr. Beath’s annual base salary, less any amounts received by Mr. Beath under any disability insurance coverage maintained by us, until the earlier of (i) June 30, 2009, (ii) six months after a determination of disability has been made, or (iii) the date of Mr. Beath’s death.
Pursuant to the 2007 Beath Agreement, during Mr. Beath’s employment, and for a period of two years following termination of Mr. Beath’s employment (i) by Mr. Beath other than for good cause shown, or (ii) by us for cause, Mr. Beath was bound by a non-competition clause. The 2007 Beath Agreement also provided for a non-solicitation period ending one year following Mr. Beath’s termination for any reason.
Mr. Beath received increases in his annual base salary to $150,000 effective July 1, 2008 and to $175,000 effective April 1, 2009.
2009 Beath Agreement
On May 15, 2009, we entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Beath that replaced the 2007 Beath Agreement (the “2009 Beath Agreement”). Pursuant to the 2009 Beath Agreement, Mr. Beath is to serve as our Chief Financial Officer. The term of the 2009 Beath Agreement begins May 15, 2009 and extends to May 14, 2012.
Pursuant to the terms of the 2009 Beath Agreement, Mr. Beath will receive an annual base salary of $175,000. Mr. Beath is also eligible to receive a cash bonus and stock option grants at the discretion of our Board.
Under the 2009 Beath Agreement, if Mr. Beath’s employment is terminated by us for “cause,” or if Mr. Beath terminates his employment other than for “good cause shown,” as defined in the 2009 Beath Agreement, and which includes the occurrence of a change in control, we will pay Mr. Beath the salary accrued for the pay period in which the termination occurred, unless termination was for cause and the cause involved fraud, embezzlement or disclosure of confidential information, in which case, IFT would not be liable for any payments to Mr. Beath. “Cause” is defined in the 2009 Beath Agreement as (i) any fraud, embezzlement or other dishonesty of Mr. Beath that materially and adversely affects our business or reputation, (ii) disclosure of confidential information to any third party, (iii) Mr. Beath’s refusal to perform his material duties and obligations under the 2009 Beath Agreement, or (iv) Mr. Beath’s willful and intentional misconduct in the performance of his material duties and obligations.
Pursuant to the terms of the 2009 Beath Agreement, if we terminate Mr. Beath other than for cause, death or disability, or if Mr. Beath terminates his employment for good cause shown, IFT must pay Mr. Beath’s accrued but unpaid portion of his annual base salary in a lump sum, and will continue to pay Mr. Beath’s annual base salary through May 14, 2012.
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Under the 2009 Beath Agreement, if Mr. Beath’s employment is terminated by us by reason of his death or disability, we will pay Mr. Beath’s accrued but unpaid portion of his annual base salary in a lump sum. In addition, if Mr. Beath’s employment is terminated by reason of disability, we will continue to pay Mr. Beath’s annual base salary, less any amounts received by Mr. Beath under any disability insurance coverage maintained by us, until the earlier of (i) May 14, 2012, (ii) six months after a determination of disability has been made, or (iii) the date of Mr. Beath’s death.
Pursuant to the 2009 Beath Agreement, during Mr. Beath’s employment, and for a period of five years following termination of Mr. Beath’s employment (i) by Mr. Beath other than for good cause shown, or (ii) by us for cause, Mr. Beath is bound by a non-competition clause. The 2009 Beath Agreement also provides for a non-solicitation period ending one year following Mr. Beath’s termination for any reason.
Outstanding Equity Awards at 2009 Fiscal Year-End
The following table provides information on all restricted stock, stock options and SAR awards (if any) held by our named executive officers (“NEOs”) as of December 31, 2009.
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Jonathan R. Burst | | | 10,400 | | | — | | $ | 0.49 | | | 12/28/2011 | |
| | | 10,400 | | | — | | $ | 0.15 | | | 12/31/2012 | |
| | | 10,400 | | | — | | $ | 0.21 | | | 12/31/2013 | |
| | | — | | | 450,000 | | $ | 0.50 | | | 12/31/2013 | |
| | | 780,000 | | | — | | $ | 0.13 | | | 12/31/2014 | |
| | | 1,040,000 | | | — | | $ | 0.24 | | | 12/31/2014 | |
| | | 5,200,000 | | | — | | $ | 0.48 | | | 12/31/2014 | |
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Stuart D. Beath | | | 208,000 | | | — | | $ | 0.72 | | | 6/30/2012 | |
| | | — | | | 250,000 | | $ | 0.50 | | | 12/31/2013 | |
| | | 200,000 | | | — | | $ | 0.25 | | | 8/2/2014 | |
| | | 1,352,000 | | | — | | $ | 0.48 | | | 12/31/2014 | |
2009 Director Compensation
Directors do not receive any cash compensation for their services as members of the Board, although they are reimbursed for certain expenses incurred in connection with attendance at Board and Committee meetings.
Each non-employee and employee Director is entitled to an annual award of 10,000 restricted shares or immediately vesting options of our common stock for membership on the Board. In addition, each Board member is entitled to receive 1,000 shares of restricted stock or options for every three telephonic Board meetings attended. For 2009 Board services, Messrs. Burst and Carr elected restricted shares and Messrs. Norris, Kirk and Eren elected options as compensation for their services.
Board members are also eligible to receive discretionary grants of common stock under the Consultant and Employee Stock Compensation Plan and grants of stock options, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock pursuant to the Amended and
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Restated LTIP. We did not make discretionary equity grants pursuant to our Amended and Restated Long Term Incentive Plan to any Directors in their capacity as Directors during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. We did however make discretionary grants (not pursuant to our Amended and Restated LTIP) in the aggregate total of 500,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock to Directors in their capacity as Directors during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. We also granted 30,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock to Directors in their capacity as Directors during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 for required annual board service compensation obligations.
The following table provides information related to the compensation of our non-NEO Directors for fiscal 2009. For information regarding our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer’s 2009 compensation, see the 2009 Summary Compensation table.
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Rex Carr | | 1 | | $ | 7,400 | | $ | 26,200 | | $ | 22,000 | | | $ | 55,600 | |
Fer Eren, M.D. | | 2 | | $ | — | | $ | 13,625 | | $ | — | | | $ | 13,625 | |
David B. Norris | | 3 | | $ | — | | $ | 27,441 | | $ | — | | | $ | 27,441 | |
Gary Kirk | | 4 | | $ | — | | $ | 27,441 | | $ | 189,467 | | 5 | $ | 216,908 | |
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| (1) | Mr. Carr’s IFT equity holdings as of December 31, 2009 include 14,820,298 shares of restricted common stock owned by R.C. Holding Company, of which Mr. Carr is a Director, President and 41% stockholder. Mr. Carr is deemed to be the beneficial owner of these shares. Mr. Carr also owns 130,000 shares of common stock, 4,319,901 shares of restricted common stock and 100,000 unvested options to purchase shares of IFT common stock. Mr. Carr also has 76,960 vested options to purchase shares of IFT common stock and 10,000 restricted common shares obtained from Board services provided from 2002 to date. |
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| (2) | Dr. Eren’s IFT equity holdings as of December 31, 2009 include 642,899 shares of common stock. Dr. Eren also holds 110,000 vested options to purchase shares of IFT common stock, obtained from Board services provided from 2009 to date. |
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| (3) | Mr. Norris’ IFT equity holdings as of December 31, 2009 include 1,244,425 shares of restricted common stock. Mr. Norris also holds 208,000 vested options to purchase shares of IFT common stock and 100,000 non-vested options to purchase shares of IFT common stock for non-director related services provided. Mr. Norris also holds 109,840 vested options to purchase shares of IFT common stock obtained from Board services provided from 2000 to date. |
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| (4) | Mr. Kirk’s IFT equity holdings as of December 31, 2009 include 2,080,000 vested options to purchase shares of IFT common stock and 250,000 unvested options to purchase shares of IFT common stock, granted for employee services. Mr. Kirk also holds 75,520 vested options to purchase shares of IFT common stock, obtained from Board services provided from 2003 to date. Mr. Kirk received a discretionary grant of 100,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock for Board services (fair value of $26,200 at grant date) and 10,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock for 2009 Board services provided (fair value of $1,241 at grant date). |
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| (5) | Pursuant to his employment agreement in effect during 2009, Mr. Kirk was to receive an annual salary of 75,000 British Pounds, receive 3,750 British Pounds for retirement contributions, receive a health insurance stipend of 3,000 British Pounds and receive an annual auto allowance of $9,600. Effective April 2009, Mr. Kirk received |
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Item 12. | Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters. |
The following table sets forth information regarding the ownership of our common stock as of March 25, 2010 by (i) each person known by IFT to own beneficially more than five percent of our common stock; (ii) each Director of IFT; (iii) each executive officer named in the Summary Compensation Table (see “Executive Compensation”); and (iv) all Directors and executive officers of IFT as a group.
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Name and Address of Beneficial Owner | | Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership1 | | Percent of Common Stock | |
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Jonathan R. Burst2 | | | 9,428,344 | | | 8.70 | % |
David B. Norris3 | | | 1,562,265 | | | 1.54 | % |
Fer Eren, M.D.4 | | | 752,899 | | | 0.74 | % |
Gary Kirk5 | | | 2,155,520 | | | 2.08 | % |
Rex Carr6 | | | 19,357,159 | | | 19.10 | % |
Stuart D. Beath7 | | | 2,109,024 | | | 2.05 | % |
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All Directors and executive officers as a group (6 persons)8 | | | 35,365,211 | | | 31.37 | % |
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Dion Friedland9 | | | 6,580,183 | | | 6.32 | % |
Esam Bin Hashim Hakeem10 | | | 11,960,000 | | | 10.97 | % |
John M. Hennessy11 | | | 6,000,000 | | | 5.81 | % |
Observor Acceptances, Ltd.12 | | | 5,259,840 | | | 5.14 | % |
1This table is based upon information supplied by officers, Directors and principal stockholders. Unless otherwise indicated in the footnotes to this table and subject to community property laws where applicable, we believe that each of the stockholders named in this table has sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares indicated as beneficially owned. Unless otherwise indicated, the principal address of each of the stockholders named in this table is: c/o International Fuel Technology, Inc., 7777 Bonhomme Avenue, Suite 1920, St. Louis, Missouri 63105. The number of shares beneficially owned includes shares of common stock that the owner or owners had the right to acquire on or within 60 days of March 25, 2010, including through the exercise of options or warrants. Also included are restricted shares of common stock, over which the owner or owners have voting power, but no investment power.
2Includes 52,000 restricted shares of common stock owned by Burcor Capital, LLC, of which Mr. Burst is an executive officer. Mr. Burst is deemed to be the beneficial owner of such shares. It also includes 7,051,200 shares issuable upon the exercise of options.
3Includes 317,840 shares issuable upon exercise of options.
4Amount includes 110,000 shares issuable upon exercise of options.
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5Represents 2,155,520 shares issuable upon exercise of options.
6Includes 14,820,298 shares of restricted common stock owned by R.C. Holding Company, of which Mr. Carr is a Director, President and 41% stockholder. Mr. Carr is deemed to be the beneficial owner of these shares. Also includes 130,000 shares of common stock and 4,329,901 shares of restricted common stock owned by Mr. Carr. Amount also includes 76,960 shares issuable upon exercise of options.
7Represents 349,024 shares of common stock and 1,760,000 shares issuable upon exercise of options.
8Includes 11,471,520 shares issuable upon exercise of options.
9Includes 3,677,254 shares of common stock, 2,080,000 shares issuable upon exercise of vested options and 822,929 shares issuable upon exercise of warrants owned by Magnum Select Fund, FT Marketing, Ltd. and Giant Trading of which Mr. Friedland is a Director and/or President. Mr. Friedland is deemed to be the beneficial owner of these shares. Mr. Friedland is Chairman of Fuel Technologies Ltd., one of our former distributors. Mr. Friedland’s principal address is Fuel Technologies LLP, Berkshire House, 168-173 High, Holborn, United Kingdom, WC1V 7AA.
10Includes 7,800,000 shares issuable upon exercise of options. Also includes 2,080,000 shares of restricted common stock owned by Libya Africa Investment Portfolio and 2,080,000 shares of restricted common stock owned by Vision Oil Services Limited. To IFT’s knowledge, Esam Bin Hashim Hakeem, Libya Africa Investment Portfolio and Vision Oil Services Limited are affiliates and are acting as a group for purposes of Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The principal address for this “group” is Vision Oil Services Limited, 15 Rue de Jeu-de-l’Arc, Case postale 6105, CH –1211 Geneva, Switzerland.
11Includes 2,000,000 shares issuable upon exercise of warrants. Mr. Hennessy’s principal address is 47 West Lake Road, Tuxedo Park, NY 10987.
12Includes 4,160,000 shares of restricted common stock owned by Observor Acceptances, Ltd. Amount also includes 1,099,840 shares issuable upon exercise of options. Observor Acceptances, Ltd.’s principal address is C/O Rob Douglas, Sir Walter Raleigh House, 48/50 Esplanade, St. Helier, Jersey JE1 4HH, Channel Islands.
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Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
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Plan category | | Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights | | Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights | | Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a)) | |
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Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders (1) (2) | | | 32,751,392 | | $ | 0.61 | | | 5,597,255 | |
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Total | | | 32,751,392 | | $ | 0.61 | | | 5,597,255 | |
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| (1) | Includes options granted to employees, Directors and non-employees under our original Long Term Incentive Plan, our Amended and Restated LTIP and under other arrangements, and options and warrants issued to non-employees under other arrangements. Other arrangements include warrants issued to non-employees in relation to certain equity raise activities and option grants to certain employees and non-employees whose underlying common shares are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities laws. |
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| (2) | See Notes 3 and 4 to our financial statements. |
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Item 13. | Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence |
During the fourth quarter of 2007, we obtained a $500,000 loan from Harry F. Demetriou, a Director of IFT and the holder of over five (5%) percent of IFT’s common stock. Pursuant to the terms of the loan, a promissory note was executed by IFT in favor of Mr. Demetriou in connection with the loan. The loan was to accrue interest at the rate of 15% per year in arrears, was to become due and payable on January 1, 2009, and was guaranteed by Rex Carr, a Director of IFT and the holder of over five (5%) percent of IFT’s common stock. IFT also was obligated to pay any related loan fees incurred by Mr. Demetriou. On March 31, 2008, Mr. Demetriou agreed to accept 1,040,000 shares of IFT common stock in settlement of the $500,000 note. The trading price of the common stock was $0.41 per share as of March 31, 2008. As such, the settlement represented a 22% premium compared to the current stock price. The premium was incentive for the settlement in shares rather than in cash and was based on negotiations between IFT and Mr. Demetriou. On June 18, 2008, IFT repurchased 520,000 of the shares granted for the debt settlement described above for $250,000. During the first quarter of 2009, IFT repurchased the remaining 520,000 shares granted for the debt settlement for $250,000. In conjunction with these transactions, IFT reimbursed Mr. Demetriou $56,000 in 2009 for accumulated loan and bank fees.
On December 11, 2007, we obtained an investment commitment from Mr. Carr for up to $1,000,000 of equity purchases from time to time commencing after March 1, 2008. During the first quarter of 2008, IFT sold 416,000 shares to Mr. Carr under this arrangement for $200,000. 400,000 of these shares were subsequently repurchased by IFT for $200,000 during 2009.
From January 1, 2009 to May 26, 2009, Messrs. Demetriou and Norris served on our Audit Committee and our Compensation Committee. Mr. Demetriou ceased to be a Director upon his death on May 26, 2009. Mr. Norris is an
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independent Director, as such term is defined in the listing standards of The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. Mr. Demetriou was not an independent Director, as such term is defined in the listing standards of The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc.
IFT does not have a separately designated nominating committee for its Board. Each of the following directors is not deemed to be independent, as such term is defined in the listing standards of The Nasdaq Stock Market: Mr. Burst, Mr. Carr and Mr. Kirk.
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Item 14. | Principal Accountant Fees and Services |
Services Provided by our Independent Registered Public Accountants
BDO Seidman, LLP served as our independent registered public accountants for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008. Aggregate fees for professional services rendered for IFT by BDO Seidman, LLP for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 were as follows:
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Audit fees | | $ | 117,054 | | $ | 127,268 | |
Audit-related fees | | | — | | | — | |
Tax fees | | | — | | | — | |
All other fees | | | — | | | — | |
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Audit Fees
Audit fees were for professional services rendered for the audits of our financial statements and for review of the financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods during the 2009 and 2008 fiscal years.
Audit-related Fees
During the 2009 and 2008 fiscal years, BDO Seidman, LLP did not provide any assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of our financial statements that are not reported under the caption “Audit Fees” above. Therefore, there were no audit-related fees billed or paid during the 2009 and 2008 fiscal years.
Tax Fees
As BDO Seidman, LLP did not provide any services to us for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, no tax fees were billed or paid during those fiscal years.
All Other Fees
BDO Seidman, LLP did not provide any products and services not disclosed in the table above during the 2009 and 2008 fiscal years. As a result, there were no other fees billed or paid during those fiscal years.
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Audit Committee Pre-approval Policies and Procedures
The Audit Committee has certain policies and procedures in place requiring the pre-approval of audit and non-audit services to be performed by our independent registered public accountants. Such pre-approval can be given as part of the Audit Committee’s approval of the scope of the engagement of the independent public registered accountants or on an individual basis. The approved non-audit services must be disclosed in our periodic reports filed with the SEC. The Audit Committee can delegate the pre-approval of non-auditing services to one or more of its members, but the decision must be presented to the full Audit Committee at the next scheduled meeting. The charter prohibits us from retaining our independent registered public accounting firm to perform specified non-audit functions, including (i) bookkeeping, financial information systems design and implementation; (ii) appraisal or valuation services, fairness opinions, or contribution-in-kind reports; (iii) actuarial services; and (iv) internal audit outsourcing services. All work performed by BDO Seidman, LLP for us in 2009 and 2008 was pre-approved by the Audit Committee.
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Item 15. | Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules |
(a) The following documents are filed as part of this report
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| | | | | See index to financial statements and supporting schedules on page F-1 of this annual report on Form 10-K. |
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| | | 2. | Financial statement schedules |
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| | | | | All schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulations of the SEC are not required under the related instructions or are inapplicable and therefore have been omitted. |
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| | | | | The following exhibits are filed as part of the report or are incorporated by reference:
EXHIBITS |
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| | | | | 3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of International Fuel Technology, Inc. and all amendments. (Filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the registrant’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference). |
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| | | | | 3.2 By-laws of International Fuel Technology, Inc. (Filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the registrant’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference). |
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| | | | | 10.1 Consultant and Employee Stock Option Plan (Filed as Exhibit 10 to the registrant’s registration statement on Form S-8 filed on February 7, 2000 and incorporated herein by reference). * |
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| | | | | 10.2 Long Term Incentive Plan (Filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the registrant’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference). * |
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| | | | | 10.3 Amended and Restated Long Term Incentive Plan (Filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the registrant’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference). * |
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| | | | | 10.4 Form of Amended and Restated Long Term Incentive Plan Stock Option Agreement. * |
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| | | | | 10.5 Form of Stock Option Agreement. * |
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| | | | | 10.6 Jonathan R. Burst employment agreement (Filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the registrant’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference). * |
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| | | | | 10.7 Jonathan R. Burst employment agreement (Filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the registrant’s current report on Form 8-K filed on November 13, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference). * |
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| | | | | 10.8 Stuart D. Beath employment agreement (Filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the registrant’s current report on Form 8-K filed on July 3, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference). * |
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| | | | | 10.9 Stuart D. Beath employment agreement (Filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the registrant’s current report on Form 8-K filed on November 13, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference). * |
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| | | | | 10.10 Non-Statutory Stock Option Agreement between International Fuel Technology, Inc. and Stuart D. Beath, dated July 2, 2007 (Filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the registrant’s current report on Form 8-K filed on July 3, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference). * |
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| | | | | 10.11 Equity Investment Commitment between Rex Carr and International Fuel Technology, Inc., dated December 11, 2007 (Filed as Exhibit 10.12 to the registrant’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, incorporated herein by reference). |
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| | | | | 14 Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (Filed as Exhibit 14 to the registrant’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, incorporated herein by reference). |
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| | | | | 21 Subsidiaries |
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| | | | | 23.1 Consent of BDO Seidman, LLP |
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| | | | | 31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13(a)-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |
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| | | | | 31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13(a)-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |
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| | | | | 32.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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| | | | | 32.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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| | | | * Management contract or other compensatory plan, contract or arrangement. |
(b) The exhibits filed with this annual report are listed under Item 15(a)(3), immediately above.
(c) None.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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By: | /s/Jonathan R. Burst | | Date | | March 31, 2010 |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. |
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By: | /s/Jonathan R. Burst | | Date | | March 31, 2010 |
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By: | /s/Stuart D. Beath | | Date | | March 31, 2010 |
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By: | /s/Rex Carr | | Date | | March 31, 2010 |
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By: | /s/Fer Eren, M.D. | | Date | | March 31, 2010 |
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By: | /s/Gary Kirk | | Date | | March 31, 2010 |
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By | /s/David B. Norris | | Date | | March 31, 2010 |
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
International Fuel Technology, Inc.
St. Louis, Missouri
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of International Fuel Technology, Inc. as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, and the related statements of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the 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 audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall 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 financial position of International Fuel Technology, Inc. as of December 31, 2009 and 2008 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the 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 International Fuel Technology, Inc. will continue as a going concern. As described in Note 2 to the financial statements, International Fuel Technology, Inc. has suffered recurring losses from operations, has a working capital deficit at December 31, 2009 and has cash obligations and outflows from operating activities that raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 2. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
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BALANCE SHEETS
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ASSETS | | December 31, 2009 | | December 31, 2008 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 1,828,024 | | $ | 299,127 | |
Investments in certificates of deposit | | | 1,000,000 | | | — | |
Accounts receivable | | | 2,440 | | | 94,318 | |
Accrued interest receivable | | | 8,210 | | | — | |
Inventory | | | 157,465 | | | 221,770 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 28,681 | | | 19,152 | |
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Total current assets | | | 3,024,820 | | | 634,367 | |
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Machinery, equipment and office furniture | | | 63,706 | | | 63,706 | |
Accumulated depreciation | | | (57,690 | ) | | (52,628 | ) |
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Net property and equipment | | | 6,016 | | | 11,078 | |
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Goodwill (Note 1) | | | 2,211,805 | | | 2,211,805 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 5,242,641 | | $ | 2,857,250 | |
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Current liabilities | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 193,074 | | $ | 252,872 | |
Accrued compensation | | | 14,144 | | | 5,048 | |
Deferred revenue (Note 9) | | | 2,998,242 | | | — | |
Other accrued expenses (Note 3) | | | 310,000 | | | 350,000 | |
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Total current liabilities | | | 3,515,460 | | | 607,920 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 3,980,460 | | | 607,920 | |
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Common stock, $0.01 par value; 150,000,000 shares authorized; 101,292,284 (net of 1,440,000 shares held in treasury stock) and 93,542,284 (net of 520,000 shares held in treasury stock) shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively | | | 1,027,323 | | | 940,623 | |
Treasury Stock (Note 8) | | | (664,600 | ) | | (395,000 | ) |
Discount on common stock (Note 3) | | | (819,923 | ) | | (819,923 | ) |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 64,731,026 | | | 60,168,501 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (63,011,645 | ) | | (57,644,871 | ) |
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Total stockholders’ equity | | | 1,262,181 | | | 2,249,330 | |
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | | $ | 5,242,641 | | $ | 2,857,250 | |
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INTERNATIONAL FUEL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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Revenues | | $ | 184,851 | | $ | 149,480 | |
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Interest income, net of (interest expense) | | | 18,891 | | | (13,131 | ) |
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Net loss before income taxes | | | (4,901,774 | ) | $ | (5,063,768 | ) |
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Income tax provision (Note 5) | | | 465,000 | | | — | |
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Net loss | | $ | (5,366,774 | ) | $ | (5,063,768 | ) |
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Basic and diluted net loss per common share | | $ | (0.05 | ) | $ | (0.06 | ) |
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Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted | | | 99,747,994 | | | 91,623,385 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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INTERNATIONAL FUEL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
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Balance, December 31, 2007 | | | 88,290,284 | | | 882,903 | | | — | | | (819,923 | ) | | 54,411,156 | | | (52,581,103 | ) | | 1,893,033 | |
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Issuances of stock | | | 4,680,000 | | | 46,800 | | | — | | | — | | | 2,203,200 | | | — | | | 2,250,000 | |
Issuance of stock for services | | | 52,000 | | | 520 | | | — | | | — | | | 7,480 | | | — | | | 8,000 | |
Extinguishment of note payable (Notes 4 and 8) | | | 1,040,000 | | | 10,400 | | | — | | | — | | | 513,436 | | | — | | | 523,836 | |
Shares repurchased from Director (Note 8) | | | — | | | — | | | (395,000 | ) | | — | | | 145,000 | | | — | | | (250,000 | ) |
Options granted for Directors’ services (Notes 4 and 5) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 8,516 | | | — | | | 8,516 | |
Expense relating to stock option grants (Note 4) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 2,879,713 | | | — | | | 2,879,713 | |
Net loss | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (5,063,768 | ) | | (5,063,768 | ) |
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Balance, December 31, 2008 | | | 94,062,284 | | $ | 940,623 | | $ | (395,000 | ) | $ | (819,923 | ) | $ | 60,168,501 | | $ | (57,644,871 | ) | $ | 2,249,330 | |
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Issuances of stock | | | 8,650,000 | | | 86,500 | | | — | | | — | | | 2,076,000 | | | — | | | 2,162,500 | |
Shares repurchased from Directors (Notes 4 and 8) | | | — | | | — | | | (269,600 | ) | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (269,600 | ) |
Shares issued for Directors’ services (Note 3) | | | 20,000 | | | 200 | | | — | | | — | | | 9,000 | | | — | | | 9,200 | |
Options granted for Directors’ services (Notes 4 and 5) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 3,724 | | | — | | | 3,724 | |
Expense relating to stock option grants (Note 4) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 2,473,801 | | | — | | | 2,473,801 | |
Net loss | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (5,366,774 | ) | | (5,366,774 | ) |
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Balance, December 31, 2009 | | | 102,732,284 | | $ | 1,027,323 | | $ | (664,600 | ) | $ | (819,923 | ) | $ | 64,731,026 | | $ | (63,011,645 | ) | $ | 1,262,181 | |
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INTERNATIONAL FUEL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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Net loss | | $ | (5,366,774 | ) | $ | (5,063,768 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 5,062 | | | 7,808 | |
Non-cash stock-based compensation | | | 2,667,125 | | | 2,896,229 | |
Deferred income tax provision | | | 465,000 | | | — | |
Change in assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable | | | 91,878 | | | (31,855 | ) |
Accrued interest receivable | | | (8,210 | ) | | — | |
Inventory | | | 64,305 | | | 93,783 | |
Prepaid expense and other assets | | | (9,529 | ) | | 1,641 | |
Accounts payable | | | (59,798 | ) | | 37,201 | |
Accrued interest payable | | | — | | | 18,699 | |
Accrued compensation | | | 9,096 | | | (24,853 | ) |
Deferred revenue | | | 2,998,242 | | | — | |
Other accrued expenses | | | (40,000 | ) | | — | |
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Purchases of long term certificates of deposit | | | (3,000,000 | ) | | — | |
Redemptions of long tem certificates of deposit | | | 2,000,000 | | | — | |
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Proceeds from issuance of common stock | | | 2,162,500 | | | 2,250,000 | |
Purchase of treasury stock (Note 8) | | | (450,000 | ) | | (250,000 | ) |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning | | | 299,127 | | | 364,242 | |
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Extinguishment of note payable to related party (including accrued interest) by issuance of common stock | | $ | — | | $ | 523,836 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
F-6
INTERNATIONAL FUEL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1. Nature of Business and Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of Business
International Fuel Technology, Inc. (“IFT” or the “Company”) is a company that was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on April 9, 1996. We have developed a family of fuel additive product formulations. These unique fuel blends have been created to improve fuel economy, enhance lubricity (reducing engine wear and tear) and lower harmful engine emissions, while decreasing reliance on petroleum-based fuels through the use of more efficient, alternative and renewable fuels. We began transitioning from a development stage technology company to a commercial entity during 2002 and have been increasing our product marketing and sales efforts since. We are now focused on continuing to develop the body of evidence of the efficacy of our products applicable to a wide range of markets and industries within these markets through additional industry specific laboratory testing and customer field trials. In addition, we are continuing to strengthen our distributor and customer contact base. Marketing and sales efforts, in conjunction with the additional industry specific testing, will complete our transition to a commercial enterprise.
On January 20, 2009, our Board of Directors declared a restricted stock dividend to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 4, 2009 (the “Record Date”) in the amount of 1 restricted share for every 25 common shares owned. The distribution date was February 10, 2009. The restricted stock dividend is subject to resale conditions pursuant to Rule 144 of the Securities and Exchange Act. This stock dividend has been retroactively reflected in our financial statements and notes to the financial statements, including a 34,504 share positive adjustment made in the 2009 presentation to accurately reflect the restricted shares actually issued in the stock dividend, as compared to the estimate used in the 2008 presentation.
During 2009, our net revenues were split in the following manner: 29% to U.S. end-user customers and 71% to international distributors and end-user customers. 87% of our net revenues for 2009 was concentrated between two customers.
During 2008, our net revenues were split in the following manner: 46% to U.S. end-user customers and 54% to international distributors. 88% of our net revenues for 2008 was concentrated between two customers.
Our product line revenues for 2009 and 2008 have not been significant. For 2009 and 2008, DiesoLIFTTM 10 represented 93% and 82% of our net revenues, respectively.
Net revenues related to shipments into various foreign countries were $131,679 and $81,376 during 2009 and 2008, respectively. The following table breaks out net revenues by foreign country:
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We currently utilize Tomah Products, Inc. and Multisol France as our contracted product manufacturers. Both entities independently purchase required raw materials to manufacture our product.
Summaries of our significant accounting policies follow:
Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition
We recognize revenue from the sale of our products when the products are shipped, and title and risk of loss has passed to the buyer. The majority of our revenues is from sales to product distributors. Product distributors do not have the option to return product that is not immediately sold to an end-user. Therefore, our revenue recognition is not conditional on whether a distributor is able to sell product to an ultimate product end-user. Our sales policies for end-users are consistent with product distributor sales policies.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
We maintain cash in a bank account, which, at times, exceeds federally insured limits. We have experienced no losses relating to these excess amounts of cash in a bank.
We utilize a cash management program that assesses daily cash requirements. Excess funds are invested in overnight repurchase agreements backed by U.S. Treasury securities. Repurchase agreements are not deposits, are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency, and involve investment risk including possible loss of principal.
Beginning June 18, 2009, we purchased $3,000,000 of certificates of deposit with maturities greater than 90 days. As of December 31, 2009, we have $1,000,000 of certificates of deposit with maturities greater than 90 days. Certificates of deposit with maturities less than 90 days are classified on our balance sheet as cash and cash equivalents.
Accounts Receivable
An allowance for doubtful accounts is maintained at a level we believe sufficient to cover potential losses based on historical trends and known current factors impacting our customers. We have determined that an allowance for doubtful accounts was not necessary as of December 31, 2009 and 2008.
Inventory
Inventory, which consists of finished product, is valued at the lower of cost or market, based on the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method, or market, and represents purchased cost from vendors.
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Machinery, Equipment and Office Furniture
Machinery, equipment and office furniture is stated at cost. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over an asset’s appropriate estimated useful life, generally 3 to 5 years.
We review the carrying values of our machinery, equipment and office furniture for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances (such as changes in operations or estimated future cash flows) indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. As of December 31, 2009, there has been no impairment of our long-lived assets.
Goodwill
At a minimum, goodwill is tested for impairment annually in the fourth quarter of each year. Goodwill would also be reviewed if any events occur during the year that might indicate impairment. We calculate the fair value of the Company on a per share basis using the market capitalization value of our common stock and compare that to the carrying value of the Company. As of December 31, 2009, no impairment of goodwill has been recorded. For tax purposes, goodwill is deductible and is being amortized over 15 years.
Deferred Income Taxes
Deferred income taxes are provided on a liability method whereby deferred income tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences, operating losses and tax credit carry-forwards, and deferred income tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred income tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.
Research and Development
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Expense for services received from external vendors for 2009 and 2008 was $115,151 and $131,974, respectively.
Advertising Expenses
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and amounted to $30,447 and $44,875 in 2009 and 2008, respectively.
Basic and Diluted Net Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share
Basic earnings (loss) per share are based upon the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share are based upon the weighted-average number of common and potentially dilutive common shares outstanding for the period. For the fiscal years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, 32,751,392 and 28,140,556 shares, respectively, of common stock equivalents were excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share since their effect would be anti-dilutive.
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts of certificates of deposit, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value because of their short maturity.
Accounting for Stock-based Compensation
We estimate the fair value of share-based awards on the grant date using an option-pricing model. We use the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The model requires the use of various assumptions. The key assumptions are summarized as follows:
Expected volatility – we estimate the volatility of our common stock at the date of grant based on the historical volatility of our common stock for the expected term of our stock options.
Dividend yield –we estimate the dividend yield assumption based on our historical and projected dividend payouts.
Risk-free interest rate –we base the risk-free interest rate on the observed interest rates appropriate for the expected term of our stock options.
Expected option life –we base the expected option life on historical experience.
Forfeiture rate assumption - - we have assumed a 0% forfeiture rate based on historical experience.
The benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation cost would be reported as cash flow from financing activities rather than as cash flow from operations. However, there has been no net income tax impact related to stock compensation expense or exercising of stock options primarily due to our maintaining a full valuation allowance against our net deferred income tax assets.
The value of options and warrants issued to non-employees upon date of issuance are expensed over the related service periods. For non-employee options that are not subject to a performance criteria, we re-compute the value of the unvested options each quarter-end and adjust the related compensation expense for the new value. That new value is based on various assumptions (similar to those listed above) using end-of-quarter information.
New Accounting Pronouncements Adopted
ASC 105 - In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 105-10-65, “Transition Related to FASB Statement No. 168, The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.” The ASC will become the single source of authoritative non-governmental U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, superseding existing accounting literature. While not intended to change U.S. GAAP, the ASC significantly changes the way in which accounting literature is organized. This guidance is effective for interim or annual reporting periods ending after September 15, 2009. The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. However, because the Codification completely replaces existing standards, it affects the way U.S. GAAP is disclosed in our financial statements.
ASC 805 - In December 2007, the FASB issued transition guidance ASC 805-10-65-1,“Transition Related to FASB Statement No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations.” This guidance defines the acquirer in a business combination as the entity that obtains control of one or more businesses, and establishes the acquisition date as the date the acquirer achieves this control. This statement also refines the application of the purchase method by requiring the acquirer to recognize assets acquired and liabilities assumed at fair value and replacing the cost allocation process previously required. Furthermore, acquisition-related costs and restructuring costs that are expected, but not obligatory, are required to be recognized separately from the business combination. This guidance became effective prospectively for business combinations with acquisition dates on or after January 1, 2009. There was no material impact to our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows as a result of adoption of this guidance.
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ASC 810 - In December 2007, the FASB issued ASC 810,Non-Controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements - an amendment of ARB No. 51. ASC 810 establishes new standards for the accounting for and reporting of non-controlling interests (formerly minority interests) and for the loss of control of partially owned and consolidated subsidiaries. ASC 810 does not change the criteria for consolidating a partially owned entity. ASC 810 became effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The provisions of ASC 810 are applied prospectively upon adoption except for the presentation and disclosure requirements, which are applied retrospectively. The provisions of ASC 810 did not apply to us and therefore had no impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
ASC 820 - Effective January 1, 2008, we partially adopted ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.” ASC 820 applies to most current accounting rules requiring or permitting fair value measurements. ASC 820 provides a framework for measuring fair value and requires expanded disclosures about fair value methods and inputs by establishing a hierarchy for ranking the quality and reliability of the information used by management to measure and report amounts at fair value.
We had only partially applied the provisions of ASC 820 as management elected the deferral provisions of ASC 820-10-65-1, “Transition Related to FASB Staff Position FAS 157-2,” as it applies to non-financial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a non-recurring basis. ASC 820-10-65-1 delayed the effective date of ASC 820 for non-financial assets and liabilities which are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis (at least annually) until January 1, 2009 for us. The major categories of assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value on a non-recurring basis include certain amounts of property and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill reported at fair value as a result of impairment testing, and certain other assets, liabilities and equity instruments recognized as a result of prior business combinations. There was no impact to our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows as a result of the adoption of ASC 820 for non-financial assets and liabilities.
ASC 820-10 emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement. Therefore, a fair value measurement should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. As a basis for considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, ASC 820-10 establishes a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market participant assumptions based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs that are classified within Levels 1 and 2 of the hierarchy) and the reporting entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions (unobservable inputs classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy). The fair value hierarchy, as defined by ASC 820-10, contains three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value as follows:
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In instances where the determination of the fair value measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the entire fair value measurement falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.
We have determined that the inputs used to value our $1,000,000 of certificate of deposits with maturities greater than 90 days as of December 31, 2009 fall within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.
We do not have any fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of December 31, 2009.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
ASC 605-25 - In October 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2009-13 for updated revenue recognition guidance under the provisions of ASC 605-25, “Multiple-Element Arrangements.” The previous guidance has been retained for criteria to determine when delivered items in a multiple-deliverable arrangements should be considered separate units of accounting, however the updated guidance removes the 48 previous separation criterion that objective and reliable evidence of fair value of any undelivered items must exist for the delivered items to be considered a separate unit or separate units of accounting. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010. We do not expect that the adoption of this guidance will have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
ASC 820—In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-06, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820): Improving Disclosures About Fair Value Measurements.” This guidance amends Subtopic 820-10 to require new disclosures and clarify existing disclosures. This guidance requires new disclosures of amounts and reasons for significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. Additionally, in the reconciliation for fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), separate presentation of information about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements is required. The guidance clarifies that fair value measurement disclosures for each class of assets and liabilities may constitute a subset of assets and liabilities within a line item on a reporting entity’s balance sheet. The guidance also clarifies disclosure requirements about inputs and valuation techniques for both recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements (Level 2 or Level 3). The ASU also amends guidance on employers’ disclosures about postretirement benefit plan assets under ASC 715 to require that disclosures be provided by classes of assets instead of by major categories of assets. The new disclosures and clarifications of existing disclosures are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for the disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements in the roll forward of activity for Level 3 fair value measurements. Those disclosures are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010, including interim periods within those fiscal years. We do not expect that the adoption of this guidance will have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Note 2. Ability to Continue as a Going Concern
Our financial statements are presented on the going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. We have incurred significant losses since inception and currently have and previously from time to time have had limited funds with which to operate. Management is in the process of executing a strategy based upon marketing technologies that offer enhanced engine performance and greater fuel economy along with pollution control benefits. We have several technologies in the commercialization phase and in development. We have received necessary regulatory and commercial acceptance for our products currently in the commercialization phase. During the first quarter of 2002, we began selling our products directly to the commercial marketplace. We expect to increase our direct sales to the marketplace, eventually generating a level of revenues sufficient to meet our cash flow and earnings requirements. While we cannot make any assurances as to the accuracy of our projections of future capital needs, we believe that, as a result of first quarter 2009 equity raise activities ($2,162,500), cash received for a prepaid sales purchase order during the first quarter of 2009 (net cash margin expected of approximately $1,500,000), projected sales for 2010 and a remaining equity commitment of $1,000,000 (entered into with a related party Board member of IFT and significant shareholder during 2008), we have adequate cash and cash equivalents balances and commitments to fund operations through at least 2010. However, if we are unable to meet our 2010 forecast and we are unable to generate positive and sustainable operating cash flows by this time, we may need to raise additional capital to fund our future operations.
The financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result from the possible inability of IFT to continue as a going concern.
Note 3. Stockholders’ Equity
Effective October 27, 1999, we merged with Blencathia Acquisition Corporation (“Blencathia”). Blencathia was a public shell company with immaterial assets and liabilities and 312,000 shares outstanding at the time of the merger, which it redeemed and cancelled upon the merger. In exchange, we issued 312,000 of our common shares to the prior Blencathia owner with the contractual understanding that such shares were to be sold by that owner to achieve gross cash proceeds of $500,000. Any excess proceeds were to be returned to us and any deficiency was to be made up by us issuing additional shares or paying the difference in cash. As we believed that we controlled the ultimate timing of the sale of these 312,000 shares by the prior Blencathia owner, we did not consider these shares as issued or outstanding for purposes of computing earnings per share.
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In 2006, we learned that the prior Blencathia owner had, in fact, sold the 312,000 shares for aggregate proceeds of approximately $150,000, without our consent. Accordingly, in the fourth quarter of 2006, we recorded $500,000 of general expenses (representing the cost of the 1999 merger) and the deemed issuance of approximately $150,000 of common stock. The remaining $350,000 obligation was reflected as a current accrued expense. We are in negotiations with the prior Blencathia owner to resolve this obligation and may ultimately settle the obligation with either cash or equity securities with a lower market value. Beginning in 2006, the 312,000 shares have been reflected as outstanding for earnings per share computations. During 2009, we made payments totaling $40,000 to the prior Blencathia owner, bringing the related current accrued expense balance to $310,000 at the end of 2009.
During 2009, we sold a total of 8,650,000 shares of common stock to accredited investors for $0.25 per share, aggregating to proceeds of $2,162,500. A detachable warrant to purchase a share of our common stock accompanied every two shares purchased in this offering. The 4,325,000 aggregate warrants each have an exercise price of $0.25 and were exercisable immediately and for up to 5 years.
During 2008, we sold a total of 4,680,000 shares of common stock. Of this amount, 520,000 shares were sold to two Directors, representing proceeds of $250,000, and 4,160,000 shares were sold to accredited investors, representing proceeds of $2,000,000.
Late in the first quarter of 2008, we began negotiations with third parties that ultimately culminated in a successful equity raise during the second quarter of 2008. Specifically, IFT sold 4,000,000 (unadjusted for the subsequent stock dividend) shares of common stock for $2,000,000, or $0.50 per share. This transaction was agreed to on April 22, 2008 at which time the closing price of IFT’s common stock was $0.42 per share. Pursuant to an agreement, the entire $2,000,000 was received by June 9, 2008. In accordance with the accounting standards, since the agreement entitled the third party to purchase these shares of common stock over a period of time, the agreement was valued based on the fair value of the purchase option resulting in $999,000 of non-cash stock-based compensation expense.
During 2008, we also issued 52,000 common shares, valued at the settlement date’s quoted market price of $8,000 for services provided by a consulting entity. During 2008, we also issued 1,040,000 common shares to a Director in settlement of a $523,836 note payable plus unpaid accrued interest, which resulted in a deemed contribution from that Director of $145,000 representing the excess of the aggregate liabilities over the fair value of the shares. During 2008, we repurchased 520,000 of these shares for $250,000, which resulted in a $145,000 deemed contribution representing the excess of the value of the 520,000 over their repurchase price. During the first quarter of 2009, we repurchased the remaining 520,000 shares for $250,000, and recognized $126,000 of stock based compensation expense associated with this treasury stock repurchase representing the excess of the payment over the fair value of the shares. In 2009, 20,000 shares were issued to Directors which resulted in stock compensation expense of $9,200.
Discount on common stock primarily represents the fair value of shares issued in 1997 and 1998 in exchange for membership interests in, and intangible assets of, entities under common control. Neither the entity nor the intangible assets had any previous carrying value. As such transactions are required to be recorded at historical carryover basis, we did not record any related assets or liabilities upon these transactions but did need to reflect the issuance of the shares in our Statements of Stockholders’ Equity.
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The following table summarizes the warrants outstanding at December 31, 2009.
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101,010 | | $ | 0.99 |
11,927 | | $ | 1.05 |
161,571 | | $ | 1.35 |
558,958 | | $ | 1.39 |
13,967 | | $ | 1.43 |
39,000 | | $ | 1.49 |
40,626 | | $ | 1.54 |
229,414 | | $ | 1.63 |
4,325,000 | | $ | 0.25 |
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No warrants were exercised or expired during 2009 or 2008. All warrants expire in 2010, other than the 4,325,000 warrants issued in 2009, which expire in 2014.
Equity Commitment
Effective December 11, 2007, we received an investment commitment from Rex Carr, a Director of IFT and a holder of over five (5%) of our common stock. Pursuant to the terms of the commitment, Mr. Carr has agreed to invest up to an aggregate of $1,000,000 in IFT, at such time or times as we may request, in the form of a purchase or purchases of restricted common stock of IFT. IFT may elect to draw from the commitment at one time or from time to time; provided, however, that the aggregate of such draws may not exceed $1,000,000. If and when we elect to utilize available commitment funds, we will issue to Mr. Carr that number of shares of restricted common stock of IFT equal to the value of the investment then provided to IFT. The number of shares to be issued will be calculated based on the closing price of our common stock as quoted on The OTC Bulletin Board on the date of the sale. There is no stipulation regarding the duration of this commitment. During 2008, we received $200,000 (a portion of the $250,000 of 2008 equity issuances to Directors described above) from Mr. Carr for the sale of common stock. We repurchased these shares from Mr. Carr during 2009, bringing the total available under this commitment back up to $1,000,000 as of December 31, 2009. During 2009, we recognized $54,400 of stock-based compensation expense associated with this treasury stock repurchase, representing the excess of the payment over the fair values of the shares.
Long-Term Incentive Plan
On October 23, 2001, the Board of Directors adopted our Long Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”). The Board of Directors is responsible for the administration of this LTIP, and is the approval authority for all option grant awards under this plan. Subject to the express provisions of the LTIP, the Board of Directors shall have full authority and sole and absolute discretion to interpret and amend this LTIP, to prescribe, amend and rescind rules and regulations relating to it, and to make all other determinations which it believes to be necessary or advisable in administering this LTIP.
On October 22, 2006, our Board of Directors adopted the Amended and Restated LTIP. This plan expires on October 21, 2016.
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The maximum number of shares of common stock as to which awards may be granted under this plan, subject to subsequent amendments, is 18,200,000 shares (updated to reflect the 4 percent dividend issued during the first quarter of 2009). The common stock issued upon exercise of options or on grant of stock awards may be shares previously authorized but not yet issued or shares which have been issued and reacquired by IFT as treasury stock. The Board of Directors may increase the maximum number of shares of common stock as to which awards may be granted at such time as it deems advisable. Awards may be granted to employees or consultants of IFT in their individual capacity only.
The following tables summarize information about stock options issued to employees and Directors during the two years ended December 31, 2009:
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Outstanding at December 31, 2007 | | | 12,252,482 | | $ | 0.10-2.14 | | $ | 1.03 | |
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Granted | | | 390,000 | | $ | 0.21-0.96 | | $ | 0.55 | |
Forfeited | | | (104,000 | ) | $ | 0.72 | | $ | 0.72 | |
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Outstanding at December 31, 2008 | | | 12,538,482 | | $ | 0.10-2.14 | | $ | 1.04 | |
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Granted | | | 1,900,000 | | $ | 0.18-0.50 | | $ | 0.45 | |
Expired | | | (2,104,162 | ) | $ | 0.48-2.14 | | $ | 1.63 | |
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Outstanding at December 31, 2009 | | | 12,334,320 | | $ | 0.10-1.89 | | $ | 0.47 | |
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Options exercisable at December 31, 2009 | | | 10,784,320 | | $ | 0.10-1.89 | | $ | 0.47 | |
Options exercisable at December 31, 2008 | | | 11,888,482 | | $ | 0.10-2.14 | | $ | 1.02 | |
The following table summarizes information about employee stock outstanding at December 31, 2009:
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Exercise price range | | Number outstanding at December 31, 2009 | | Weighted- average remaining contractual life (years) | | Weighted- average exercise price | | Number exercisable at December 31, 2009 | | Weighted- average exercise price | |
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$0.10 - $0.50 | | 11,446,160 | | 5 | | $ | 0.42 | | 9,896,160 | | $ | 0.42 | |
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$0.51 - $1.00 | | 520,000 | | 3 | | $ | 0.77 | | 520,000 | | $ | 0.77 | |
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$1.01 - $1.50 | | 109,200 | | 2 | | $ | 1.20 | | 109,200 | | $ | 1.20 | |
$1.51 - $2.00 | | 258,960 | | 1 | | $ | 1.76 | | 258,960 | | $ | 1.76 | |
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The following table summarizes information about stock options issued to non-employees during the two years ended December 31, 2009:
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Outstanding at December 31, 2007 | | | 3,967,599 | | $ | 0.48-2.26 | | $ | 1.56 | |
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Granted | | | 11,518,000 | | $ | 0.29-0.96 | | | 0.54 | |
Expired (Restated from prior year disclosure) | | | — | | $ | NA | | $ | NA | |
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Outstanding at December 31, 2008 | | | 15,485,599 | | $ | 0.29-2.26 | | $ | 0.80 | |
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Granted | | | 2,050,000 | | $ | 0.25-0.50 | | $ | 0.46 | |
Expired | | | (2,600,000 | ) | $ | 0.58 | | $ | 0.58 | |
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Outstanding at December 31, 2009 | | | 14,935,599 | | $ | 0.25-2.26 | | $ | 0.77 | |
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Options excercisable at December 31, 2009 | | | 14,618,399 | | $ | 0.25-2.26 | | $ | 0.77 | |
Options excercisable at December 31, 2008 | | | 12,256,399 | | $ | 0.48-2.26 | | $ | 0.85 | |
In addition to the non-employee option activity presented above, IFT’s Board has authorized 750,000 options to non-employees during 2009, which have not yet been granted.
Note 4. Stock-based Compensation
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense recorded in 2009 and 2008 is as follows:
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Awards to employees/Directors | | $ | 418,896 | | $ | 112,916 | |
Awards to non-employees | | | 486,527 | | | 2,783,313 | |
Treasury stock purchases | | | 180,400 | | | — | |
Stock option modifications | | | 1,581,302 | | | — | |
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Total non-cash stock-based compensation expense | | $ | 2,667,125 | | $ | 2,896,229 | |
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Employee and Director awards
In 2009, we granted 1,370,000 options to employees and 530,000 to Directors in their capacity as Directors, totaling 1,900,000 options. 350,000 of these options vested immediately, with the remaining options vesting on June 30, 2010 and expiring in 2013 and 2014. In addition, we modified the terms of 9,100,000 options previously granted to employees, resulting in $1,352,810 of non-cash stock-based compensation expense as a result of extending the expiration date of certain options from December 2009 to December 2014, and reducing the exercise price of certain options previously granted to $0.50. During 2009, 2,104,162 fully-vested employee options expired.
In 2008, we granted 390,000 stock options to employees and Directors. 52,000 of these options vested immediately, with the remaining options vesting on December 31, 2009 and expiring in 2012 and 2013.
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During 2008, 104,000 non-vested employee options were forfeited resulting in the reversal of $17,733 of previously recorded non-cash stock-based compensation expense, including $6,333 from 2007.
The following table provides the primary assumptions used to value employee and Director non-cash stock-based compensation for the years indicated:
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Weighted-average fair value of options granted | | $ | 0.24 | | $ | 0.38 | |
Weighted-average assumptions: | | | | | | | |
Risk-free interest rate | | | 1.98 | % | | 2.72 | % |
Dividend yield | | | — | | | — | |
Expected volatility | | | 1.1 | | | 1.2 | |
Expected option life (years) | | | 5 | | | 5 | |
As of December 31, 2009, there was $162,423 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to outstanding options granted to employees and Directors. The cost is expected to be recognized through June 30, 2010.
Non-employee awards
During 2009, we granted 2,050,000 stock options to non-employees. All of these options vested immediately during 2009 and expire in 2012 and 2014. We also modified the terms of 1,456,000 options previously granted to non-employees, resulting in $228,492 of non-cash stock-based compensation expense as a result of extending the expiration date of certain options from December 2009 to December 2014, and reducing the exercise price of certain options previously granted to $0.50. In addition, we modified the terms (accelerated the vesting period) for 104,000 previously granted options to a non-employee for services performed for product and technology consulting. These options previously had been subject to quarterly revaluation since they did not include a measurable performance commitment to determine vesting. We recognized full expense ($2,984) upon the modification of terms to these options during 2009 and they are no longer subject to quarterly revaluation assessment. During 2009, 2,600,000 non-employee options expired due to triggering events related to prior commercial and equity raise activities not being achieved within the stipulated time period.
During 2008, we granted 11,518,000 stock options to non-employees. 5,694,000 of these options vested immediately during 2008 and expire in 2010 and 2013. 5,616,000 of these options had vesting contingent upon certain triggering events based on exercising of other related options and investor relations milestones not yet achieved (the expiration dates of these options were/are dependent on vesting and therefore could not be determined). 208,000 of these non-employee options granted during 2008 were subsequently vested based on the achievement of certain triggering investor relations milestones. The expiration dates of these options are in 2010 and 2011. In addition, 208,000 options granted to non-employees during 2008 subsequently vested on December 31, 2009 and expire in 2012 and 2013.
Services performed by non-employees who were granted options include product/distribution consulting, technology consulting, investor relations and legal services. The weighted-average fair value for such options that have had a fair value calculation applied ($0.20 for 2009 and $0.21 for 2008) was estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions: risk-free interest rates of 2.14% for 2009 and 2.50% for 2008; volatility factors of 1.06 for 2009 and 0.91 for 2008; and a weighted-average expected life of the option of approximately 4.95 and 2 years for 2009 and 2008, respectively.
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As of December 31, 2009, there was an immaterial amount of unrecognized compensation cost related to outstanding options granted to non-employees, excluding potential expense if certain triggering events are met.
The weighted-average remaining contractual term (in years) of the non-employee options outstanding at December 31, 2009 and 2008 is 1.43 and 1.51, respectively. The weighted-average remaining contractual term (in years) for non-employee options outstanding at December 31, 2009 and 2008 calculation excludes 317,200 and 5,621,200 options, respectively, that did not yet have established expiration dates due to expirations being dependent on contingent vesting triggering events. 312,000 of these remaining options expire twenty-four months from the date (contingent) vesting occurs. The remaining 5,200 options expire on May 5, 2014.
The aggregate intrinsic value (defined as the excess of the market price of our common stock as of the end of the period over the exercise price of the related stock options) for all stock options (employee, Director and non-employee) outstanding and exercisable as of December 31, 2009 was $40,597.
We did not receive proceeds for stock options exercised during 2009 or 2008, as no options were exercised.
Note 5. Income Taxes
Deferred income taxes reflect the net income tax effects of temporary differences between the amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes as well as income tax credit carry-forwards. The tax effects of temporary differences and credits that give rise to significant portions of the net deferred income tax asset are as follows:
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Net operating loss carry-forwards | | $ | 15,809,000 | | $ | 14,749,000 | |
Book basis in goodwill in excess of tax basis | | | (465,000 | ) | | — | |
Other intangible assets | | | 736,000 | | | 450,000 | |
Stock-based compensation expense | | | 4,298,000 | | | 3,231,000 | |
Non-deductible accruals | | | 175,000 | | | 162,000 | |
Less: Valuation allowance | | | (21,018,000 | ) | | (18,592,000 | ) |
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A valuation allowance must be established for a deferred income tax asset if it is more likely than not that a tax benefit may not be realized from the asset in the future. We have established a valuation allowance to the extent of our deferred income tax assets since it is not yet certain that absorption of the asset through future earnings will occur. In 2009, we recognized that the goodwill basis difference has an indefinite life and therefore should not have been treated as an offset when establishing our valuation allowance. Accordingly, at the end of 2009, we recorded a $465,000 increase of our valuation allowance and a corresponding non-cash deferred income tax expense. The impact of this revised accounting was not material to any prior periods.
Net operating loss carry-forwards available to us for Federal tax purposes are as follows:
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$ | 172,302 | | | 2012 | |
| 729,807 | | | 2013 | |
| 7,023,805 | | | 2019 | |
| 4,563,340 | | | 2020 | |
| 3,334,234 | | | 2021 | |
| 3,107,920 | | | 2022 | |
| 2,659,824 | | | 2023 | |
| 2,348,545 | | | 2024 | |
| 3,825,956 | | | 2025 | |
| 3,566,224 | | | 2026 | |
| 2,891,533 | | | 2027 | |
| 2,593,814 | | | 2028 | |
| 2,705,897 | | | 2029 | |
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The net operating loss carry-forwards presented above may be limited or lost due to past or future changes in ownership of IFT pursuant to current income tax regulations.
The reconciliation of income tax computed at the United States federal statutory tax rate of 34% to the income tax benefit is as follows:
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Tax benefit at federal statutory rate | | $ | (1,667,000 | ) | $ | (1,722,000 | ) |
State taxes, net of federal income tax | | | (294,000 | ) | | (304,000 | ) |
Change in deferred tax valuation allowance | | | 2,426,000 | | | 2,027,000 | |
Other | | | — | | | (1,000 | ) |
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The effects of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return are to be recognized in the financial statements when it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the position will be sustained upon examination. No uncertain tax positions have been identified through December 31, 2009. If we did identify any uncertain tax positions, any accrued interest related to unrecognized tax expenses and penalties would be recorded in income tax expense. Tax years going back to 2000 could remain open depending on how we utilize net operating loss carry-forwards in the future.
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Note 6.Lease Commitment
We entered into a five-year operating lease for office space on January 1, 2002 that was scheduled to expire December 31, 2006. During 2006, we amended this lease, extending the term through December 31, 2011. Rent expense was $47,693 and $46,028 during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. We also entered into a five-year office equipment lease on October 4, 2005. Future minimum lease payments as of December 31, 2009 are displayed below:
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| | 2010 | | $ | 50,306 | |
| | 2011 | | | 48,988 | |
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Note 7.Legal Proceedings
We are subject to various lawsuits and claims with respect to matters arising out of the normal course of business. While the impact on future financial results is not subject to reasonable estimation because considerable uncertainty exists, management believes, after consulting with counsel, that it is more likely than not that the ultimate liabilities resulting from such lawsuits and claims will not materially affect our financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
In December 2005, a former employee of IFT and a former consultant to IFT filed a joint lawsuit against us and certain of our Directors in the St. Louis County, Missouri Circuit Court. The relief sought by the plaintiffs included payment of compensation up to $120,000 per year under the former employee’s Employment Agreement, issuance of up to 5,025,921 shares of IFT stock under a Share Purchase Agreement entered into between each plaintiff and IFT in April 2001, and release from the plaintiffs’ non-competition obligations. The plaintiffs also alleged they were harmed by certain misrepresentations of IFT and were seeking an undetermined amount of damages for such alleged misrepresentations. We filed counter-claims against the plaintiffs, seeking monetary damages and enforcement of the plaintiffs’ non-competition obligations. During the second quarter of 2007, this case was dismissed by the Missouri Circuit Court with no compensation paid to any party. In June 2008, the plaintiffs re-filed their lawsuit and we re-filed our counter-claims. The plaintiffs again failed to appear for depositions and to permit discovery and we re-filed our motion to dismiss, this time with prejudice. The Court granted our motion to dismiss and dismissed this action with prejudice on July 2, 2009.
On July 31, 2006, we received notice from the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) of a Demand for Arbitration dated July 27, 2006 received by the AAA naming IFT as Respondent and TPG Capital Partners (“TPG”), the prior Blencathia owner, as the Claimant. The arbitration had been requested by TPG to resolve an alleged aggregate proceeds shortfall from the sale of IFT securities issued in the Blencathia merger. TPG has claimed they sold some or all of the 312,000 shares and the sales have not generated at least $500,000 of proceeds, as guaranteed in the merger documents.
In an effort to resolve this matter prior to submission to binding arbitration, both TPG and IFT participated in a non-binding mediation conference on January 30, 2007, which did not resolve the matter. Informal discussions are ongoing. It is not expected that the ultimate settlement of this matter, considering we have recorded a liability for the shortfall amount, will have an additional adverse material effect on IFT. During the second half of 2009, IFT made payments totaling $40,000 to reduce the recorded liability.
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On October 2, 2008, Giant Trading, Inc., David R. Friedland, Magnum Select Fund, Ltd., Magnum Growth Fund, Brett Friedland, Lara and Andrew Block, Cherise Metz and Charles Stride (all of which are associates of Mr. Dion Friedland, a beneficial owner of 5% of IFT’s common stock) filed a lawsuit against us and certain of our Directors (Messrs. Burst, Carr and Demetriou) in the United States District Court, Southern District of Florida. On February 3, 2009, Mr. Demetriou was dismissed without prejudice from the lawsuit because he was not served with process within the statutory period.
The lawsuit alleges federal securities fraud violations of Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder against all defendants, and violations of Section 20(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 against the individual defendants. The plaintiffs are seeking a judgment for damages of $5 million, interest, costs, and for such other relief the Court deems just and proper. On May 19, 2009, the court issued an order granting our motion to transfer venue to St. Louis, Missouri. IFT filed a motion to dismiss and the plaintiffs withdrew their complaint prior to a ruling on said motion.
On August 7, 2009, Charles Stride voluntarily dismissed the complaint against all defendants. On August 10, 2009, the remaining plaintiffs filed a first amended complaint (“FAC”) against IFT, Jonathan R. Burst and Rex Carr in the State Court of Missouri unlike the original complaint, which was filed in federal court. The FAC, similar to the initial complaint, alleges that the defendants made misrepresentations and omissions in public statements regarding its fuel additive products that induced the plaintiffs to purchase IFT stock, but does not allege any federal securities laws violations. Instead, the FAC alleges violations of various state law claims under Missouri’s blue sky laws and state common law, and seeks $5 million of compensatory damages, interest and costs. On August 31, 2009, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss the FAC for failure to meet the heightened pleading standards of Rule 9(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedures. The motion to dismiss is currently awaiting adjudication.
On December 4, 2009, the plaintiffs served discovery requests on all defendants. The plaintiffs have agreed to provide the defendants with an extension to respond to the discovery requests while the parties prepare for, and participate in, a voluntary mediation. The parties are currently scheduling a mediation conference. We do not believe the lawsuit has any merit and will vigorously defend our position.
On February 6, 2009 we filed an action against Fuel Technologies Ltd, Mega Connections, Ltd., FT Marketing Ltd, and the AAA, Cause No. 09SL-CC00550, in the Circuit Court of the County of St. Louis, Missouri. In this action, IFT sought injunctive relief requiring the defendants to litigate the claims asserted before the AAA in the Circuit Court of St. Louis County, Missouri. On or about February 17, 2009 the Court entered an Order transferring these claims out of arbitration and into the Circuit Court of the County of St. Louis. The claims initially filed before the AAA, but since removed to the Circuit Court by IFT, are that IFT breached various marketing and distribution agreements by misrepresenting the state of IFT’s product development. The plaintiffs recently filed an amended petition adding Jonathan R. Burst and Rex Carr as additional defendants. No discovery has been undertaken to-date and we are unable to predict any outcome. IFT believes it has meritorious defenses and intends to vigorously defend this action.
Note 8.Note payable to a Related Party
During the fourth quarter of 2007, we obtained an unsecured $500,000 loan from Harry F. Demetriou, a Director of IFT and the holder of over 5% of our common stock. Pursuant to the terms of the loan, a promissory note was executed by IFT in favor of Mr. Demetriou in connection with the loan. Terms of the loan included interest to be accrued at a rate of 15% per year in arrears with principal and interest due and payable on January 1, 2009. The loan was guaranteed by Rex Carr, a Director of IFT and the holder of over 5% percent of our common stock. All IFT obligations related to this note were extinguished effective March 31, 2008 with the issuance of 1,040,000 restricted common shares of IFT stock to Mr. Demetriou.
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The shares issued were valued at $400,000 (based on a $0.40/share previous day closing) and extinguished the $500,000 of principal balance and $23,836 of accrued interest. The difference was deemed a contribution from Mr. Demetriou representing the excess of the aggregate liabilities over the fair value of the shares.
During the second quarter of 2008, IFT purchased 520,000 shares of its common stock from Mr. Demetriou for $250,000. We have applied the cost method to account for this treasury stock transaction in our financial statements. Because the amount paid by IFT was less than the fair market value of the stock on the date of purchase (the closing price of our stock was $0.79 on June 18, 2008), the difference was recorded to additional paid-in capital as Mr. Demetriou was considered a holder of economic interest in IFT in accordance with ASC 718-10. During the first quarter of 2009, IFT repurchased the remaining 520,000 shares granted for the debt settlement for $250,000. In conjunction with these transactions, IFT reimbursed Mr. Demetriou $56,000 in 2009 for accumulated loan and bank fees.
Note 9.Deferred Revenue
On February 26, 2009, we received the first purchase order pursuant to a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Libya Oil Holdings Limited, Tamoil, Libya Africa Investment Portfolio and Vision Oil Services Ltd (“VOS”). Pursuant to the MOU, VOS paid for the purchase of 600 metric tons of DiesoLIFTTM 10 at a price of 6,000 Euros (approximately $7,600) per metric ton from IFT. We received cash proceeds of approximately $3 million from VOS in February 2009, net of the related selling expenses, for this purchase order and expect a net cash margin of approximately $1.5 million once the product is manufactured and delivered. We will recognize gross revenues of approximately $4.5 million after all of the DiesoLIFTTM 10 has been delivered. No such revenues were recorded during 2009. We have had no communication with VOS in over six (6) months and believe they have ceased all activities on behalf of IFT.
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