We reported a loss from operations of $561,876 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 as compared to a loss from operations of $1,394,833 for the three months ended March 31, 2008, an improvement of $832,957 or approximately 60%.
Our net income was $2,721,940 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 compared to a net loss of $1,580,543 for the three months ended March 31, 2008.
Liquidity is the ability of a company to generate funds to support its current and future operations, satisfy its obligations and otherwise operate on an ongoing basis. The following table provides an overview of certain selected balance sheet comparisons between March 31, 2009 and September 30, 2008:
Net cash used in operating activities was $788,470 for the six months ended March 31, 2009 as compared to net cash used in operating activities of $633,426 for the six months ended March 31, 2008, an increase of $155,046. For the six months ended March 31, 2009, we had net income of $2,062,907 and non-cash items such as depreciation and amortization expense of $347,045, share-based compensation expense of $631,379, amortization of deferred finance costs of $34,920, offset by the gain on sale of our IceWEB Virginia subsidiary in the amount of $3,452,235, and decreases from changes in assets and liabilities of $420,800. During the six months ended March 31, 2009 we experienced a decrease in accounts receivable of $2,253,828, which was offset by a decrease in accounts payable during the period of $6,518,451. For the six months ended March 31, 2008, we used cash to fund our net loss of $2,190,524 offset by non-cash items such as depreciation expense of $149,328, share-based compensation expense of $727,925, and offset by changes in assets and liabilities of $572,782. Also during the six months ended March 31, 2008 we experienced increases in collections of accounts receivable of $2,591,828, which was offset by a decrease in accounts payable during the period of $1,199,694.
Net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended March 31, 2009 was $15,118 as compared to net cash used in investing activities of $1,347,009 for the six months ended March 31, 2008. During the six months ended March 31, 2009, we used cash of $15,118 for property and equipment purchases. During the six months ended March 31, 2008, we used net cash of $1,311,318 as partial consideration in our acquisition of Inline. Additionally, we used cash of $35,691 for property and equipment purchases.
Net cash provided by financing activities for the six months ended March 31, 2009 was $807,166 as compared to net cash provided of $1,011,364 for the six months ended March 31, 2008. For the six months ended March 31, 2009, net cash provided by financing activities related to proceeds received from notes payable of $6,175,684 which were advances under our factoring line with Sand Hill Finance LLC, and proceeds from the exercise of common stock options of $163,800, offset by repayments on notes payable of $5,684,478 which were to pay down the balance on the Sand Hill Finance LLC factoring line, and repayments of equipment financing of $45,114. For the six months ended March 31, 2008, net cash provided by financing activities related to proceeds received from notes payable of $6,043,934 which were advances under our factoring line with Sand Hill Finance LLC, offset by repayments on notes payable of $4,872,667 which were to pay down the balance on the Sand Hill Finance LLC factoring line, payments on related party advances of $115,767 and repayments of equipment financing of $44,136.
At March 31, 2009 we had a working capital deficit of $1,792,838 and an accumulated deficit of $18,069,050. The report from our independent registered public accounting firm on our audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008 contained an explanatory paragraph regarding doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern as a result of our net losses in operations. While our sales decreased significantly during the six months ended March 31, 2009, our gross profit margin was approximately 33.3% and our sales were not sufficient to pay our operating expenses. We reported net income of $2,062,907 for the six months ended March 31, 2009. There are no assurances that we will report income from operations in any future periods.
Historically, our revenues have not been sufficient to fund our operations and we have relied on capital provided through the sale of equity securities, and various financing arrangements and loans from related parties. At March 31, 2009 we had cash on hand of $8,358. In fiscal 2006, we entered into a receivable factoring agreement with Sand Hill Finance, LLC under which we can sell certain accounts receivable to the lender on a full recourse basis at 80% of the face amount of the receivable up to an aggregate of $3.0 million. At March 31, 2009 we owed Sand Hill Finance, LLC $1,530,947 under this accounts receivable line.
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We do not have any commitments for capital expenditures. In connection with our annual report for our fiscal year ending September 30, 2009 our management will be required to provide an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, including a statement as to whether or not internal control over financial reporting is effective. In order to comply with this requirement we will need to engage a consulting firm to undertake an analysis of our internal controls. We have yet to engage such a consulting firm and are unable at this time to predict the costs associated with our compliance with Section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. We do not presently have any external sources of working capital other than what may be available under the factoring agreement with Sand Hill Finance and loans from related parties. Our working capital needs in future periods are dependent primarily on the rate at which we can increase our revenues while controlling our expenses and decreasing the use of cash to fund operations. Additional capital may be needed to fund acquisitions of additional companies or assets, although we are not a party to any pending agreements at this time and, accordingly, cannot estimate the amount of capital which may be necessary, if any, for acquisitions.
As long as our cash flow from operations remains insufficient to completely fund operations, we will continue depleting our financial resources and seeking additional capital through equity and/or debt financing. In March 2005 we sold shares of our Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and in December 2005 we sold shares of our Series B Convertible Preferred Stock to the same purchaser. The designations of these shares included a restriction that so long as the shares are outstanding, we cannot sell or issue any common stock, rights to subscribe for shares of common stock or securities which are convertible or exercisable into shares of common stock at an effective purchase price of less than the then conversion value which is presently $0.60 per share for the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and $0.2727 for the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock. Under the terms of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock transaction, we also agreed not to issue any convertible debt or preferred stock. Finally, under the terms of the financing agreement with Sand Hill Finance, LLC we agreed not to incur any additional indebtedness other than trade credit in the ordinary course of business. These covenants may limit our ability to raise capital in future periods.
There can be no assurance that acceptable financing can be obtained on suitable terms, if at all. Our ability to continue our existing operations and to continue growth strategy could suffer if we are unable to raise the additional funds on acceptable terms which will have the effect of adversely affecting our ongoing operations and limiting our ability to increase our revenues and maintain profitable operations in the future. If we are unable to secure the necessary additional working capital as needed, we may be forced to curtail some or all of our operations.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
None.
Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk |
None.
Item 4. | Controls and Procedures |
Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. Our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in the Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by the Quarterly Report (the “evaluation date’). They have concluded that, as of the evaluation date, these disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that material information relating to us and our consolidated subsidiaries would be made known to them by others within those entities and would be disclosed on a timely basis.
Changes in internal control over financial reporting. There were no changes to internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the six months ended March 31, 2009, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially impact, our internal controls over financial reporting.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
None.
In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB/A filed on January 9, 2009, which could materially affect our business operations, financial condition or future results. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business operations and/or financial condition. There have been no material changes to our risk factors since the filing of our Form 10-KSB/A.
Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds |
In March, 2009, in conjunction with the sale of its subsidiary IceWEB Virginia, Inc., the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of IceWEB common stock to the purchaser.
In March, 2009, the Company issued 125,000 shares of its common stock to two service providers. The shares were valued at $6,500, the fair market value of the stock on the dates the stock were issued.
Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities |
None.
Item 4. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders |
None.
None.
Exhibit Number | Description |
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31.1 | Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 * |
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31.2 | Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 * |
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32.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 * |
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32.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 * |
* Filed herein
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| ICEWEB, INC. |
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| By: /s/ John R. Signorello |
May 14, 2009 | John R. Signorello, |
| Chief Executive Officer, principal executive officer |
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| By: /s/ Mark B. Lucky |
May 14, 2009 | Mark B. Lucky |
| Chief Financial Officer, principal financial and accounting officer |
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