UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES |
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the Quarterly Period ended March 31, 2014
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[ ] | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
| For the transition period from _______ to _______. |
Commission File Number: 000-52864
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Entia Biosciences, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Nevada | 26-0561199 |
(State or other jurisdiction | (IRS Employer |
of incorporation or organization) | Identification No.) |
13565 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Rd #800, Sherwood, OR 97140
(Address of principal executive offices)
(503) 334-3575
(Registrant’s telephone number)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive DataFile required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). YES [X] NO [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
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Large accelerated filer [ ] | Accelerated filer [ ] |
Non-accelerated filer [ ] | Smaller reporting company [X] |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [ ] No [X]
On May 15, 2014, 8,437,345 shares of the registrant's common stock, par value $0.001 per share, were outstanding.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS |
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION | | | | | 3 |
Item 1. | Financial Statements | | | | | 3 |
Item 2. | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 19 |
Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | | | 22 |
Item 4. | Controls and Procedures | | | | | 22 |
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION | | | | | 23 |
Item 1. | Legal Proceedings | | | | | 23 |
Item 1A. | Risk Factors | | | | | 23 |
Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | | | 23 |
Item 3. | Defaults upon Senior Securities | | | | | 23 |
Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures | | | | | 23 |
Item 5. | Other Information | | | | | 23 |
Item 6. | Exhibits | | | | | 23 |
SIGNATURES | | | | | 25 |
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PART 1: FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
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Item 1. Financial Statements | | | | | | |
ENTIA BIOSCIENCES, INC. |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
(Unaudited) |
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| | | | | | March 31, 2014 | | | December 31, 2013 |
Assets | | | | | | | |
Current Assets: | | | | | | |
| Cash | | | $ | 23,144 | | $ | 36,886 |
| Accounts receivable, net | | | 36,188 | | | 11,197 |
| Inventory, net | | | 127,468 | | | 138,941 |
| Interest income receivable | | | - | | | 3,965 |
| Prepaid expenses | | | 28,602 | | | 34,462 |
| Other current assets | | | 920 | | | - |
| | Total Current Assets | | | 216,322 | | | 225,451 |
Property and Equipment, net | | | 56,208 | | | 62,145 |
Patents and license, net | | | 343,430 | | | 343,498 |
Total Assets | | $ | 615,960 | | $ | 631,094 |
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) | | | | | |
Current Liabilities: | | | | | | |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | $ | 1,349,677 | | $ | 1,157,717 |
| Short-term convertible notes payable, net of discount related-party | - | | | 23,427 |
| Short-term convertible notes payable, net of discount | | 435,798 | | | 373,644 |
| Capital lease payable | | | 1,403 | | | 2,105 |
| Notes payable | | | 44,002 | | | 23,788 |
| | Total Current Liabilities | | | 1,830,880 | | | 1,580,681 |
Long Term Liabilities: | | | | | | |
| Convertible notes payable, net of discount | | | 15,550 | | | - |
| | Total Long Term Liabilities | | | 15,550 | | | - |
Total Liabilities | | | 1,846,430 | | | 1,580,681 |
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Stockholders' Equity (Deficit): | | | | | | |
| Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, | | | | | |
| | Series A preferred stock, 350,000 shares designated, | | | | | |
| | 281,969 and 281,969 shares issued and outstanding, | | | | | |
| | respectively, aggregate liquidation value of $1,409,845 | | | | | |
| | and $1,409,845 respectively | | | 282 | | | 282 |
| Common stock, $0.001 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized, | | | | | |
| | 8,437,345 and 8,297,645 shares issued and outstanding, respectively. | 8,438 | | | 8,298 |
| Stock subscription receivable | | | - | | | (49,000) |
| Additional paid-in capital | | | 8,084,483 | | | 7,793,760 |
| Deferred compensation | | | (267,934) | | | (182,576) |
| Accumulated deficit | | | (9,055,739) | | | (8,520,351) |
| | Total Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) | | (1,230,470) | | | (949,587) |
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) | $ | 615,960 | | $ | 631,094 |
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See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. |
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ENTIA BIOSCIENCES, INC. |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
(Unaudited) |
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| | | | Three Months | | Three Months | |
| | | | Ended | | Ended | |
| | | | March 31, 2014 | | March 31, 2013 | |
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REVENUES | | $ 162,568 | | $ 96,256 | |
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COST OF GOODS SOLD | | 59,822 | | 28,579 | |
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GROSS PROFIT | | 102,746 | | 67,677 | |
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OPERATING EXPENSES | | | | | |
| Advertising and promotion | | 21,950 | | 46,396 | |
| Professional fees | | 48,761 | | 46,937 | |
| Consulting fees | | 102,529 | | 87,338 | |
| General and administrative | | 374,209 | | 313,117 | |
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| | Total Operating Expenses | | 547,449 | | 493,788 | |
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LOSS FROM OPERATIONS | | (444,703) | | (426,111) | |
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES) | | | | | |
| Interest income | | - | | 2,450 | |
| Interest expense | | (77,718) | | (29,811) | |
| Other income (expense) | | (12,967) | | - | |
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NET LOSS | | $ (535,388) | | $ (453,472) | |
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NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE | | | | | |
| - BASIC AND DILUTED: | | $ (0.06) | | $ (0.06) | |
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| Weighted common shares outstanding | | | | | |
| | - basic and diluted | | 8,327,196 | | 7,444,591 | |
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See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. |
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ENTIA BIOSCIENCES, INC. |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) |
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 and |
FOR THE INTERIM PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2014 |
(Unaudited) |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Additional | | | | | | Stock | | | | | Total |
| | | | | Preferred Stock | | Common Stock | | | Paid | | | Deferred | | | Subscriptions | | | Accumulated | | Stockholders' |
| | | | | Shares | | Amount | | Shares | | | Amount | | | In Capital | | | Compensation | | | Receivable | | | Deficit | | Equity (Deficit) |
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Balance - December 31, 2012 | | | 109,900 | | $ 110 | | 7,444,591 | | | $ 7,444 | | | $ 5,115,587 | | | $ (394,510) | | | $ (49,000) | | | $ (5,327,924) | | (648,293) |
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Issuance of preferred stock for cash | | 140,175 | | 140 | | - | | | - | | | 700,735 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | 700,875 |
Issuance of preferred stock for | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| cancellation of debt | | | 3,162 | | 3 | | - | | | - | | | 15,747 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | 15,750 |
Issuance of warrants in connection with | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| convertible notes payable | | | - | | - | | - | | | - | | | 16,400 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | 16,400 |
Beneficial conversion feature in connection with | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| convertible note payable | | | - | | - | | - | | | - | | | 64,956 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | 64,956 |
Issuance of preferred stock for conversion | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| of convertible notes payable | | | 23,332 | | 23 | | - | | | - | | | 116,629 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | 116,652 |
Issuance of preferred stock for | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| conversion of accounts payable | | 30,400 | | 31 | | - | | | - | | | 151,970 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | 152,001 |
Deemed dividend related to beneficial conversion | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| feature of convertible preferred stock | | - | | - | | - | | | - | | | 87,600 | | | - | | | - | | | (87,600) | | - |
Issuance of common stock for conversion | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| of preferred stock | | | (25,000) | | (25) | | 250,000 | | | 250 | | | (225) | | | - | | | - | | | - | | - |
Issuance of common stock for conversion | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| of accrued compensation | | | - | | - | | 273,158 | | | 274 | | | 129,727 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | 130,001 |
Stock compensation | | | - | | - | | - | | | - | | | 413,921 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | 413,921 |
Issuance of common stock for services | | - | | - | | 129,896 | | | 130 | | | 83,270 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | 83,400 |
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Issuance of common stock & warrants for | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| license agreement | | | - | | - | | 200,000 | | | 200 | | | 215,329 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | 215,529 |
Issuance of warrants for services | | | - | | - | | - | | | - | | | 584,108 | | | (584,108) | | | - | | | - | | - |
Issuance of warrants for extension on debt | | - | | - | | - | | | - | | | 98,006 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | 98,006 |
Amortization of deferred compensation | | - | | - | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 796,042 | | | - | | | - | | 796,042 |
Net loss | | | - | | - | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (3,104,827) | | (3,104,827) |
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Balance - December 31, 2013 | | | 281,969 | | $ 282 | | 8,297,645 | | | $ 8,298 | | | $ 7,793,760 | | | $ (182,576) | | | $ (49,000) | | | $ (8,520,351) | | $ (949,587) |
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Issuance of warrants in connection with | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| convertible notes payable | | | - | | - | | - | | | - | | | 9,450 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | 9,450 |
Beneficial conversion feature in connection with | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| convertible notes payable | | | | | | | | | | | | | 30,414 | | | | | | | | | | | 30,414 |
Stock compensation | | | | | | | - | | | - | | | 66,032 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | 66,032 |
Issuance of common stock for accounts payable | | - | | - | | 6,717 | | | 7 | | | 4,494 | | | | | | | | | | | 4,501 |
Issuance of common stock for future services | | - | | - | | 68,283 | | | 68 | | | 44,182 | | | (44,250) | | | - | | | - | | - |
Issuance of common stock for services | | - | | - | | 64,700 | | | 65 | | | 39,491 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | 39,556 |
Receipt of stock subscription receivable, less write-off | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| of $9,000 | | | - | | - | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 49,000 | | | - | | 49,000 |
Issuance of warrants for services | | | | | | | | | | | | | 96,660 | | | (96,660) | | | - | | | - | | - |
Amortization of deferred compensation | | - | | - | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 55,552 | | | - | | | - | | 55,552 |
Net loss | | | - | | - | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (535,388) | | (535,388) |
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Balance - March 31, 2014 | | | 281,969 | | $ 282 | | 8,437,345 | | | $ 8,438 | | | $ 8,084,483 | | | $ (267,934) | | | $ - | | | $ (9,055,739) | | $ (1,230,470) |
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See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. |
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ENTIA BIOSCIENCES, INC. |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
(Unaudited) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | Three Months | | | Three Months | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | Ended | | | Ended | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | March 31, 2014 | | | March 31, 2013 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | |
Net loss | | | | | | | | | $ | (535,388) | | $ | (453,472) | |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash | | | | | |
| used in operating activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Depreciation/amortization | | | | | | | | | | 9,786 | | | 6,035 | |
| Amortization of discount on convertible notes | 67,142 | | | 23,066 | |
| Stock-based compensation | | | | | | | | | | 161,140 | | | 140,904 | |
| Loss on sale of stock subscription receivable | 12,965 | | | - | |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | |
| | Accounts receivable | | | | | | | | | | (24,991) | | | (13,260) | |
| | Inventory | | | | | | | | | | 11,473 | | | 13,433 | |
| | Prepaid expenses | | | | | | | | | | 10,611 | | | 2,913 | |
| | Other current assets | | | | | | | | | | (920) | | | (2,450) | |
| | Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | 196,460 | | | 162,732 | |
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES | (91,722) | | | (120,099) | |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | |
| Purchase of property and equipment | | | | | | | | | | - | | | (30,815) | |
| Acquisition of patents and patents pending (net) | (3,781) | | | (10,810) | |
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES | (3,781) | | | (41,625) | |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | |
| Proceeds from issuance of common stock, preferred stock and warrants | - | | | 187,000 | |
| Proceeds from convertible notes payable and notes payable | 92,000 | | | - | |
| Payment on convertible note payable - related party | (40,000) | | | - | |
| Proceeds from sale of stock subscription receivable | 40,000 | | | - | |
| Payment on notes payable | | | | | | | | | | (10,239) | | | (4,948) | |
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | 81,761 | | | 182,052 | |
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NET CHANGE IN CASH | | | | | | | | | | (13,742) | | | 20,328 | |
Cash at beginning of period | | | | | | | | | | 36,886 | | | 13,081 | |
Cash at end of period | | | | | | | | | $ | 23,144 | | $ | 33,409 | |
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION: | | | | | |
| Interest paid | | | | | | | | | $ | 758 | | $ | 581 | |
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH FLOWS FINANCING | | | | | |
| AND INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Stock issued for accounts payable | | | | | | | | | $ | 4,501 | | $ | - | |
| Conversion of notes payable and accrued interest | | | | | |
| | to preferred stock | $ | - | | $ | 15,750 | |
| Stock for services | | | | | | | | | $ | 39,556 | | $ | - | |
| Common stock issued for future services | | | | | | | | | $ | 44,250 | | | - | |
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See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS
Generic Marketing Services, Inc. was incorporated on July 19, 2007 under the laws of the State of Nevada as a subsidiary of Basic Services, Inc., also a Nevada corporation. On December 31, 2007, Basic Services spun off Generic Marketing Services. On October 8, 2008, Generic Marketing Services changed its name to Total Nutraceutical Solutions, Inc. (TNS, the Company, us, we, or our). We engage in the distribution of organic dietary supplement nutraceutical products in the United States of America. We are also engaged in the discovery, scientific evaluation and marketing of natural formulations that can be used in medical foods, nutraceuticals, cosmetics and other products developed and sold by Entia and by third parties.
On January 9, 2012, the amendment to our Articles of Incorporation involving the name change from Total Nutraceutical Solutions, Inc. to Entia Biosciences, Inc. (“Entia”) became effective with the Secretary of State of Nevada. We also filed articles of incorporation for a wholly owned subsidiary of Entia, with such subsidiary to be named Total Nutraceutical Solutions, Inc. in January 2012.
We have a history of incurring net losses and net operating cash flow deficits. We are also developing new technologies related to our organic nutraceutical products. At March 31, 2014, we had cash and cash equivalents of $23,144. These conditions raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. As a result, we anticipate that our cash and cash equivalent balances, anticipated cash flows from operations and anticipated operating cash flows will be sufficient to meet our cash requirements through June 2014.
In order for us to continue as a going concern beyond this point and ultimately to achieve profitability, we may be required to obtain capital from external sources, increase revenues and reduce operating costs. The issuance of equity securities will also cause dilution to our shareholders. If external financing sources of financing are not available or are inadequate to fund our operations, we will be required to reduce operating costs including personnel costs, which could jeopardize our future strategic initiatives and business plans. The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the company continues as a going concern.
The consolidated 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 matters discussed herein.
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of presentation and principles of consolidation
The accompanying consolidated unaudited interim financial statements and related notes have been prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for interim financial information, and with the rules and regulations of the United states Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The unaudited interim financial statements furnished reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. Unaudited interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year. These unaudited interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2013 and notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC.
All intercompany accounts have been eliminated for the purpose of the consolidated financial statement presentation.
Use of estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
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contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash
We consider all highly liquid, short-term investments with original maturities of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
Accounts receivable
Accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount, net of allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts is our best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses based on specific identification of accounts in our existing accounts receivable. Outstanding account balances are reviewed individually for collectibility. We determine the allowance based on historical write-off experience, customer specific facts and economic conditions. Bad debt expense is included in general and administrative expenses, if any. We consider all accounts greater than 30 days old to be past due. Account balances are charged off against allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. The allowance for doubtful accounts was $2,526 at both March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
Inventory
Inventory, which consists primarily of raw materials to be used in the production of our dietary supplement products, is stated at the lower of cost or market using the first-in, first-out method. We regularly review our inventory on hand and, when necessary, record a provision for excess or obsolete inventory.
Property and equipment
Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Additions and improvements that increase the value or extend the life of an asset are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Upon sale or retirement of property and equipment, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is reflected in the consolidated statement of operations. Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over the following estimated useful lives of the assets:
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Office equipment | | 3 years |
Production equipment | | 5 to 7 years |
Equipment under capital lease | | 5 to 7 years |
Leasehold improvements | | Lesser of lease term or useful life of improvement |
Patents
Patents, once issued or purchased, are amortized using the straight-line method over their economic remaining useful lives. All internally developed process costs incurred to the point when a patent application is to be filed are expensed as incurred and classified as research and development costs. Patent application costs, generally legal costs, are capitalized pending disposition of the individual patent application, and are subsequently either amortized based on the initial patent life granted, generally 15 to 20 years for domestic patents and 5 to 20 years for foreign patents, or expensed if the patent application is rejected. The costs of defending and maintaining patents are expensed as incurred. Upon becoming fully amortized, the related cost and accumulated amortization are removed from the accounts.
Impairment of long-lived assets
Our long-lived assets, which include property and equipment, patents and licenses of patents, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.
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We assess the recoverability of our long-lived assets by comparing the projected undiscounted net cash flows associated with the related long-lived asset or group of long-lived assets over their remaining estimated useful lives against their respective carrying amounts. Impairment, if any, is based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of those assets. Fair value is generally determined using the asset’s expected future discounted cash flows or market value, if readily determinable. If long-lived assets are determined to be recoverable, but the newly determined remaining estimated useful lives are shorter than originally estimated, the net book values of the long-lived assets are depreciated over the newly determined remaining estimated useful lives.
Discount on convertible notes payable
We allocate the proceeds received from convertible notes between convertible notes payable and warrants, if applicable. The resulting discount for warrants is amortized using the effective interest method over the life of the debt instrument. After allocating a portion of the proceeds to the warrants, the effective conversion price of the convertible note payable can be determined. If the effective conversion price is lower than the market price at the date of issuance, a beneficial conversion feature is recorded as an additional discount to the convertible note payable. The beneficial conversion feature discount is amortized using the effective interest method over the life of the debt instrument. The amortization is recorded as interest expense on the consolidated statements of operations.
Fair value of financial instruments
The carrying amounts of our financial assets and liabilities, such as cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable, approximate their fair values (determined based on level 1 inputs in the fair value hierarchy) because of the short maturity of these instruments. Due to conversion features and other terms, it is not practical to estimate the fair value of notes payable and convertible notes.
Fair value measurements
We measure fair value as an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that is determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. We utilize a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:
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Level 1 | | Quoted market prices available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date. |
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Level 2 | | Pricing inputs other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date. |
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Level 3 | | Unobservable inputs where there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions. |
We do not have any assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring or a non-recurring basis. Consequently, we did not have any fair value adjustments for assets and liabilities measured at fair value at March 31, 2014 or December 31, 2013, nor any gains or losses reported in the consolidated statement of operations that are attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to those assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date for the periods ended March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
Revenue recognition
We recognize revenue when (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery has occurred or services have been performed, (iii) amounts are fixed or determinable and (iv) collectibility of amounts is reasonably assured.
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Revenues from the sale of products, including shipping and handling fees but excluding statutory taxes collected from customers, as applicable, are recognized when shipment has occurred. We sell our products directly to customers. Persuasive evidence of an arrangement is demonstrated via order and invoice, product delivery is evidenced by a bill of lading from the third party carrier and title transfers upon shipment, the sales price to the customer is fixed upon acceptance of the order and there is no separate sales rebate, discount, or volume incentive.
Shipping and handling costs
Amounts charged to customers for shipping products are included in revenues and the related costs are classified in cost of goods sold as incurred.
Advertising and promotion costs
Costs associated with the advertising and promotion of our products are expensed as incurred.
Equity instruments issued to parties other than employees for acquiring goods or services
We account for all transactions in which goods or services are the consideration received for the issuance of equity instruments based on the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instrument issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. The measurement date used to determine the fair value of the equity instrument issued is the earlier of the date on which the performance is complete or the date on which it is probable that performance will occur. Currently such transactions are primarily awards of warrants to purchase common stock.
The fair value of each warrant award is estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing valuation model.
The assumptions used to determine the fair value of our warrants are as follows:
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- | The expected life of warrants issued represents the period of time the warrants are expected to be outstanding. |
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- | The expected volatility is generally based on the historical volatility of comparable companies’ stock over the contractual life of the warrant. |
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- | The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for periods within the contractual life of the warrant. |
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- | The expected dividend yield is based on our current dividend yield as the best estimate of projected dividend yield for periods within the contractual life of the warrant. |
Income taxes
We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are based on the differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance to the extent management concludes it is more likely than not that the assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in our consolidated statements of income in the period that includes the enactment date.
We recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position.
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The tax benefits recognized in our consolidated financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Should they occur, our policy is to classify interest and penalties related to tax positions as income tax expense.
We did not record an income tax provision for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 as we had a net taxable loss in the periods.
Net loss per common share
Basic and diluted net loss per share has been computed by dividing our net loss by the weighted average number of common shares issued and outstanding. Convertible preferred stock, options and warrants to purchase our common stock as well as debt which are convertible into common stock are anti-dilutive and therefore are not included in the determination of the diluted net loss per share for three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. The following table presents a reconciliation of basic loss per share and excluded dilutive securities:
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| | | 2014 | | 2013 | |
Numerator: | | | | | |
Net loss | | $ (535,388) | | $ (453,472) | |
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Denominator: | | | | |
Weighted-average common shares outstanding | 8,327,196 | | 7,444,591 | |
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Basic and diluted net loss per share | $ (0.06) | | $ (0.06) | |
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Common stock warrants | 4,202,818 | | 2,536,726 | |
Series A convertible preferred stock | 2,819,690 | | 1,504,620 | |
Stock options | | 2,402,099 | | 1,257,099 | |
Convertible debt including interest | 885,557 | | 938,512 | |
Excluded dilutive securities | 10,310,164 | | 6,236,957 | |
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period financial statements and footnotes in order to conform to the current period's presentation.
Segments
We have determined that we operate in one segment for financial reporting purposes.
Recently issued accounting pronouncements
Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective accounting pronouncements, if adopted, would have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements.
NOTE 3 – INVENTORY
Inventory consists of the following:
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| | | March 31, 2014 | | December 31, 2013 |
Raw materials | | | $ 236,038 | | $ 240,750 |
Finished goods | | | 42,494 | | 49,255 |
| | | 278,532 | | 290,005 |
Less: reserve for excess and obsolete inventory | (151,064) | | (151,064) |
| | | $ 127,468 | | $ 138,941 |
NOTE 4 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment, stated at cost, consists of the following:
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| | | March 31, 2014 | | December 31, 2013 |
Office equipment | $ 26,284 | | $ 26,284 |
Production equipment | 83,615 | | 83,615 |
Leasehold improvements | 16,328 | | 16,328 |
| | | 126,227 | | 126,227 |
Less: accumulated depreciation | (70,019) | | (64,082) |
| | | $ 56,208 | | $ 62,145 |
NOTE 5 - PATENTS AND LICENSES, NET
Our identifiable long-lived intangible assets are patents and prepaid licenses. Patent and license amortization is $3,849 and $790 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
The licenses are being amortized over an economic useful life of 17 years. The gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization related to these intangible assets consist of the following at:
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| | | March 31, 2014 | | December 31, 2013 |
Licenses and amortizable patents | | $ 234,324 | | $ 234,324 |
Unamortized patents | | 129,083 | | 125,301 |
Accumulated amortization | | (19,977) | | (16,127) |
Patents and Licenses, net | | $ 343,430 | | $ 343,498 |
NOTE 6 – ACCRUED EXPENSES
Accrued expenses (included with accounts payable) consists of the following at:
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| March 31, 2014 | | December 31, 2013 |
Executive compensation | $ 595,535 | | $ 476,368 |
Other accruals | 77,939 | | 60,671 |
| $ 673,474 | | $ 537,039 |
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NOTE 7 – NOTES PAYABLE
Notes payable consists of the following:
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| | | March 31, 2014 | | December 31, 2013 |
Notes payable - current | | | |
7.85% unsecured, $781 due monthly | $ 492 | | $ 1,964 |
7.85% unsecured, $373 due monthly | 4,800 | | - |
4.15% unsecured, $2,678 due monthly | 13,710 | | 21,824 |
10.00% unsecured, interest only, due December 30, 2014 | 25,000 | | - |
| | | $ 44,002 | | $ 23,788 |
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Convertible notes payable, net | March 31, 2014 | | December 31, 2013 |
8%, unsecured due June 2014 (net of discount related to beneficial conversion feature of $24,502 in 2014 and $49,004 in 2013), convertible into common stock at $0.45 per share. | $ 287,998 | | $ 263,496 |
8% secured due August 2014 (net of discount related to beneficial conversion feature of $8,200 in 2014 and $12,300 in 2013), convertible into preferred stock at $5.00 per share. | 41,800 | | 37,700 |
6% unsecured, convertible into common stock at $2.00 per share, due March 31, 2014 | 50,000 | | 50,000 |
8% unsecured due August 2014 (net of discount related to beneficial conversion feature of $25,345 in 2014 and $40,552 in 2013), convertible into common stock at a price to be determined after June 5, 2014. | 37,655 | | 22,448 |
8% unsecured due November 2014 (net of discount related to beneficial conversion feature of $23,655 in 2014 and $0 in 2013), convertible into common stock at a price to be determined after September 2, 2014. | 18,345 | | - |
| | | $ 435,798 | | $ 373,644 |
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Convertible notes payable, net | March 31, 2014 | | December 31, 2013 |
0% unsecured due March 30, 2014 (net of discount related to beneficial conversion feature of $0 in 2014 and $16,573 in 2013) convertible into common stock at $0.65 per share. | $ - | | $ 23,427 |
10% unsecured due March 2015 (net of discount related to discount of $9,450 in 2014 and $0 in 2013) convertible price not yet determined | 15,550 | | - |
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| | | $ 15,550 | | $ 23,427 |
Entia has debt in the principal amount of $542,500 in the form of convertible notes payable of which, $312,500 is due on June 30, 2014, $113,000 matures on August 31, 2014, $42,000 matures in November 2014 and $25,000 matures in March 2015. Entia also has $50,000 of debt that is due on demand, and as such, all is classified
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as short-term on the balance sheet and $25,000 that is due on December 30, 2014 that is not convertible and is listed with the notes payable as short-term on the balance sheet.
On March 25, 2014, we entered into a line of credit arrangement. The line of credit is $60,000 with an interest rate of prime plus 3.00%. There are no loan covenants applicable to this line of credit and the amount outstanding as of March 31, 2014 is $5,000.
NOTE 8 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Debt agreements from board member
In December 2013, we entered into a promissory note due on March 31, 2014 at 0% in the principal amount of $40,000. The note was paid off on March 31, 2014.
Preferred stock purchase from board member
During the first quarter 2013, a board member purchased 1,000 shares of Series A preferred stock for $5,000 cash. There were no purchases during first quarter 2014.
NOTE 9 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Preferred Stock
On May 26, 2011, our board of directors designated 350,000 shares of preferred stock as Series A preferred stock, $0.001 par value. The Series A preferred stock is entitled to a liquidation preference in the amount of $5 per share, votes on an as converted basis with the common stock on all matters as to which holders of common stock shall be entitled to vote, and is currently convertible into common stock on a one-for-ten basis.
During the first quarter 2013, we issued 36,400 shares of Series A Preferred stock for $182,000 cash and a note holder converted their $15,000 note along with $750 of accrued interest for 3,162 shares of Series A Preferred stock. The note was unsecured, accruing interest at 5% per annum and was due to mature on June 30, 2013.
There were no preferred stock issuances during first quarter 2014.
Common stock
During first quarter 2014, we issued shares of common stock for the following:
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64,700 shares of common stock for a value of $39,556 for services rendered,
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79,293 shares of common stock for a value of $44,250 for services to be performed in the future, and
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6,717 shares of common stock with a value of $4,501 for the settlement of accounts payable.
There were no transactions related to common stock during the first quarter 2013.
Stock incentive plan
On September 17, 2010, our Board of Directors adopted the 2010 Stock Incentive Plan (“Plan”). The Plan provides for the grant of options to purchase shares of our common stock, and stock awards consisting of shares of our common stock, to eligible participants, including directors, executive officers, employees and consultants of the Company. We have reserved 4,650,000 shares of common stock for issuance under the Plan with an annual increase in shares of 50,000 as of January 1 of each year; commencing January 1, 2012. Stock options are granted at or below the closing price of our stock on the date of grant for terms ranging from four to fifteen years and generally vest over a five year period. The fair value of option grants were calculated at the date of the grants using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions:
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Option Assumptions | | | | |
| | March 31, 2014 | | December 31, 2013 |
Expected dividend yield | | - | | - |
Expected stock price volatility | | 214.74%-216.96% | | 216.96% - 236.55% |
Risk-free interest rate | | 1.65% - 1.84% | | 0.95% - 2.47% |
Expected term (in years) | | 3 - 7 years | | 5 - 10 years |
Weighted-average granted date fair value | | $0.50 | | $0.45 |
A summary of option activity under the stock option plan as of March 31, 2014 and changes during the quarter then ended is presented below:
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| | Number of | | Exercise Price | | Average Exercise | | Contractual Term | | Aggregate Intrinsic |
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Outstanding, December 31, 2012 | | 1,202,099 | | $ 0.40-$1.00 | | $ 0.56 | | 7.74 | | - |
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Exercisable, December 31, 2012 | | 830,504 | | $ 0.40-$1.00 | | $ 0.57 | | 8.19 | | - |
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Granted | | 1,150,000 | | $ 0.38-$0.81 | | $ 0.47 | | 8.07 | | - |
Exercised | | - | | - | | $ - | | - | | - |
Expired | | - | | - | | $ - | | - | | - |
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Outstanding, December 31, 2013 | | 2,352,099 | | $ 0.38-$1.00 | | $ 0.51 | | 7.90 | | 199,505 |
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Exercisable, December 31, 2013 | | 1,810,344 | | $ 0.38-$1.00 | | $ 0.52 | | 7.88 | | 138,707 |
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Granted | | 50,000 | | $ 0.60-$0.65 | | $ 0.64 | | 6.20 | | |
Exercised | | - | | - | | $ - | | - | | |
Expired | | - | | - | | $ - | | - | | |
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Outstanding, March 31, 2014 | | 2,402,099 | | $ 0.38-$1.00 | | $ 0.50 | | 7.87 | | 330,110 |
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Exercisable, March 31, 2014 | | 1,947,675 | | $ 0.38-$1.00 | | $ 0.52 | | 7.91 | | 318,490 |
The range of exercise prices for options outstanding under the 2010 Stock Incentive Plan at March 31, 2014 are as follows:
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Number of | | Exercise |
shares | | Price |
55,000 | | $ 0.38 |
135,000 | | $ 0.40 |
20,000 | | $ 0.44 |
540,000 | | $ 0.45 |
247,242 | | $ 0.47 |
247,857 | | $ 0.49 |
10,000 | | $ 0.60 |
15,000 | | $ 0.62 |
40,000 | | $ 0.65 |
854,000 | | $ 0.50 |
200,000 | | $ 0.85 |
38,000 | | $ 1.00 |
2,402,099 | | |
At March 31, 2014, the Company had 2,227,901 unissued shares available under the Plan. Also, at March 31, 2014, the Company had $169,925 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 7 years.
Warrants – Consulting Agreements
Outstanding warrants to purchase common stock are as follows:
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Date of Issue | | March 31, 2014 | | Exercise Price | | Expiration |
January-14 | | 53,944 | | $0.65 - $1.00 | | 01/2019 - 01/2021 |
As of December 2013 | | 4,153,874 | | $0.36 - $10.00 | | 10/2013 - 10/2021 |
Total | | 4,207,818 | | | | |
Less: | | | | | | |
Expired | | 5,000 | | | | |
Exercised | | - | | | | |
Total | | 4,202,818 | | | | |
We use the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to determine the fair value of warrants on the date of grant. In determining the fair value of warrants, we employed the following key assumptions:
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| | March 31, 2014 | | March 31, 2013 |
Risk-Free interest rate | 0.28% | | 0.84% - 1.09% |
Expected dividend yield | 0% | | 0% |
Volatility | | 212.97%-222.30% | | 236.81%-248.63% |
Expected life | | 3 - 7 years | | 5 - 7 years |
| | $0.77 | | $0.57 |
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At March 31, 2014 and 2013, the weighted-average Black-Scholes value of warrants granted was $0.77 and $0.56, respectively.
NOTE 10 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Leases
On April 4, 2012, the Company entered into a Commercial Lease agreement with Lanz Properties, LLC for 13,081 square feet of office and warehouse space located at 13565 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Road, Suite 800, Sherwood, OR 97140. The new lease commenced on June 1, 2012 and will terminate on July 31, 2015. No rent was payable until October 2012. The base monthly rental rate started at $3,160, increasing to $3,260 in October 2013, and then $3,343 in June 2014. The Company has straight-lined the full value of the lease agreement over the life of the lease and has recorded this amount monthly. The amount of rent expense that is above the actual rent amount is recorded as deferred rent and is shown on the balance sheet in current liabilities as part of accounts payable and accrued expenses. The amount recorded for 2014 is $5,406 and $6,555 for 2013.
NOTE 11 – CONCENTRATIONS AND CREDIT RISK
Customers and Credit Concentrations
During the first quarter 2014, 45.2% of our net sales were to two customer compared to 21.71% during the first quarter 2013. As of March 31, 2014, accounts receivable for these customers accounted for 58% of total accounts receivable as compared to 87% during first quarter 2013.
Vendor Concentrations
During the first quarter 2014, 45.7% of our purchases were from one vendor as compared to 33.4% during first quarter 2013.
NOTE 12 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
During April 2014, we entered into debenture agreements with two investors for $110,000 cash. The debentures accrue interest at 10% per annum and are due after 1 year. In exchange for the debentures, we granted 110,000 warrants for purchase of common stock at $1.00 per share. The warrants are exercisable for 3 years and vest immediately. We calculated the fair value of the warrants and posted it as a discount on the note to be amortized over the life of the debenture. The total value of the discount is $43,330.
On May 8, 2014, we negotiated with Penn State Research Foundation an equity settlement to our outstanding license fee and accrued royalties to date. The license fees were incurred in 2013 and were recorded at $140,000 and our outstanding royalties total $3,108. In consideration for the extinguishment of the debt owed, PSRF has agreed to accept 80,000 shares of Entia’s common stock valued at $51,200. During the second quarter, 2014, we will record a gain on extinguishment of accounts payable in the amount of $91,908.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Overview of Current Operations
Entia Biosciences, Inc. (Entia) is an emerging biotechnology company engaged in the discovery, formulation, production and marketing of functional ingredients that can be used in branded medical foods, nutraceuticals, cosmetics and other products developed and sold by Entia and third parties. Our current portfolio of formulations contains ERGO D2, vitamin D2, L-Ergothioneine and curcumin.
Through our wholly owned subsidiary Total Nutraceutical Solutions, Inc. (TNS), we currently market nutraceutical products under the GROH® and SANO™ brands direct to consumers online and through leading hair salons and other resellers in North America. TNS currently offers three natural organic nutraceutical mushroom dietary supplement products, ImmuSANO®, GlucoSANO®, and GROH®, which has been designed to nutritionally support hair follicles and nail beds. ImmuSANOTM is designed to nutritionally address the needs of the immune system by balancing cellular function and promoting a stronger immune system. GlucoSANOTM is designed to assist in maintaining more normal cellular metabolism and stabilizing blood sugar levels.
Our formulations, which contain highly potent antioxidants, have the nutritional potential to provide multiple health benefits, including balancing iron homeostasis, reducing inflammation, supporting the immune system, promoting healthy joints, increasing stamina, and reducing stress and anxiety. These naturally occurring dietary substances and products have not been chemically altered, and we believe these products have both health benefits and mass appeal to people wanting natural and non-toxic nutritional-based healthcare. We utilize novel clinical models, biomarkers, and analytical tools to validate the nutritional and clinical efficacy of our formulations and the products that incorporate them. Research and development of new formulations and nutraceutical products are also performed under contract with outside laboratories, such as the Department of Food Science, Pennsylvania State University.
Results of Operations for the Three Months ended March 31, 2014.
Revenues and Cost of Goods Sold:
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| | For the Three Months Ended March 31, | | Change |
| | 2014 | | 2013 | | $ | | % |
Revenues | | $ 162,568 | | $ 96,256 | | $ 66,312 | | 68.9% |
Cost of Goods Sold | 59,822 | | 28,579 | | 31,243 | | 109.3% |
Revenues. Revenues are generated primarily from the sale of our mushroom-based nutraceutical dietary supplement products. The 68.9% increase in revenues for the three months ending March 31, 2014 from 2013 was due to increased product sales from the expansion of the Groh® product line.
Cost of Goods Sold. Cost of goods sold includes raw materials such as nutraceutical mushrooms, as well as production costs for manufacturing our supplement products. Cost of goods sold for the three months ended March 31, 2014 increased from 2013 due to increased product sales and the result of product mix.
The following is a summary of certain consolidated statement of operations data for the periods:
Operating Expenses:
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| | | | | For the Three Months Ended March 31, | | Change |
| | | | | 2014 | | 2013 | | $ | | % |
Advertising & promotion expenses | | $ 21,950 | | $ 46,396 | | $ (24,446) | | -52.7% |
Professional fees | | | 48,761 | | 46,937 | | 1,824 | | 6.6% |
Consulting fees | | | 102,529 | | 87,338 | | 15,191 | | 17.4% |
General and Administrative expenses | | 374,209 | | 313,117 | | 61,092 | | 19.5% |
Advertising and promotional expenses. These costs include costs for promotional products, production fees for marketing materials, costs associated with fulfillment, fees for advertising programs such as ad placement fees, and postage fees for mailing marketing materials. During 2013, we went through a re-branding campaign which increased our expenses. So far in 2014, we have not incurred any of these expenses.
Professional fees. These expenses primarily include accounting/auditing fees, legal fees and stock transfer fees. The increase in professional fees from 2013 is due primarily to increased accounting fees in first quarter 2014.
Consulting fees. These expenses are comprised of fees incurred by third-party consultants for the provision of administrative, information technology and marketing management services. The increase in these expenses from 2013 is due to increased consultants fees for their services during first quarter 2014.
General and administrative expenses. These expenses primarily include compensation, costs related to travel, rent and utilities, insurance, depreciation, product development, payroll and bad debt. The increase from 2013 is attributable to an increase in payroll and travel expenses related to the expansion of the Groh® product line.
Inflation
Inflation has not had a significant impact in the current or prior periods.
Significant changes in the number of employees
As of March 31, 2014, we have 14 employees, Marvin S. Hausman, M.D., our Chief Executive Officer, Devin Andres our Chief Operating Officer, and 12 other full and part-time employees. As our operations expand we anticipate the need to hire additional employees, and contract with additional consultants; however, the exact number is not quantifiable at this time.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At March 31, 2014, cash totaled $23,144, compared to $33,409 at March 31, 2013. The primary reasons for the net decrease in 2014 are described below. Working capital deficit was $(1,614,558) at March 31, 2014, compared to $(1,355,230) at December 31, 2013. The change in working capital was due primarily to the accrual of the increase in compensation for executive officers and issuance of short-term debt. The net change in cash and cash equivalents for the periods presented was comprised of the following:
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| | | 2014 | | 2013 | | $ | | % |
Net cash provided by (used in) | | | | | | | |
| Operating activities | $ (92) | | $ (120) | | $ 28 | | -23.3% |
| Investing activities | (4) | | (42) | | 38 | | -90.5% |
| Financing activities | 82 | | 182 | | (100) | | -54.9% |
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Operating Activities. The decrease in net cash flows used from operating activities was due primarily to a larger net loss from operating activities offset by increased stock-based compensation, amortization of debt discount and stretching of payment terms on accounts payable.
Investing Activities. The increase in net cash flows used from investing activities was due primarily to acquisitions of patents and patents pending.
Financing Activities. The decrease in net cash flows from financing activities was due primarily to the lack of proceeds from the issuance of Series A Preferred Stock.
Future Liquidity. We have a history of incurring net losses and negative operating cash flows. We are also deploying new technologies and continue to develop commercial products and services. Based on our cash on hand, income from operations and the degree to which our burn rate can be reduced while continuing operations, management believes it has sufficient funds to remain operational through June 2014.
We expect our revenues to increase in the second quarter of 2014. Notwithstanding that expected increase in revenues, we anticipate that we will continue to generate losses in 2014 and therefore we may be unable to continue operations in the future. In order for us to continue as a going concern and ultimately to achieve profitability, we may be required to obtain capital from external sources, increase revenues or reduce operating costs or take all of these actions. We will require additional capital of at least approximately $372,260 to repay debt principal and accrued interest maturing on June 30, 2014 and we intend to raise the monies by undertaking one or more equity private placements. We may also pursue re-negotiation and re-structuring of the debt. However, there can be no assurances that our operations will become profitable or that external sources of financing, including the issuance of debt and/or equity securities, will be available at times and at terms acceptable to us, or at all. The issuance of additional equity or convertible debt securities will also cause dilution to our shareholders. If external financing sources are not available or are inadequate to fund our operations, we will be required to reduce our operating costs, which could jeopardize our future strategic initiatives and business plans. For example, a reduction in operating costs could jeopardize our ability to launch, market, and sell new nutraceutical supplement products necessary to grow and sustain our operations.
Subsequent Events
During April 2014, we entered into debenture agreements with two investors for $110,000 cash. The debentures accrue interest at 10% per annum and are due after 1 year. In exchange for the debentures, we granted 110,000 warrants for purchase of common stock at $1.00 per share. The warrants are exercisable for 3 years and vest immediately. We calculated the fair value of the warrants and posted it as a discount on the note to be amortized over the life of the debenture. The total value of the discount is $43,330.
On May 8, 2014, we negotiated with Penn State Research Foundation an equity settlement to our outstanding license fee and accrued royalties to date. The license fees were incurred in 2013 and were recorded at $140,000 and our outstanding royalties total $3,108. In consideration for the extinguishment of the debt owed, PSRF has agreed to accept 80,000 shares of Entia’s common stock valued at $51,200. During the second quarter, 2014, we will record a gain on extinguishment of accounts payable in the amount of $91,908.
Going Concern
We have a history of incurring net losses and net operating cash flow deficits. We are also developing new technologies related to our organic nutraceutical products. At March 31, 2014, we had cash and cash equivalents of $23,144. These conditions raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. As a result, we anticipate that our cash and cash equivalent balances, anticipated cash flows from operations and anticipated operating cash flows will be sufficient to meet our cash requirements through June 30, 2014.
In order for us to continue as a going concern beyond this point and ultimately to achieve profitability, we may be required to obtain capital from external sources, increase revenues and reduce operating costs. The issuance of equity securities will also cause dilution to our shareholders. If external financing sources of financing are not
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available or are inadequate to fund our operations, we will be required to reduce operating costs including personnel costs, which could jeopardize our future strategic initiatives and business plans.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Revenue Recognition: We recognize revenue from product sales once all of the following criteria for revenue recognition have been met: pervasive evidence that an agreement exists; the services have been rendered; the fee is fixed and determinable and not subject to refund or adjustment; and collection of the amount due is reasonable assured.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.
Not applicable.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
In connection with the preparation of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, an evaluation was carried out by our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer who is also our principal financial and accounting officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as of March 31, 2014. Based on that evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the material weaknesses identified in our management report on internal controls and procedures contained in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, Item 9A filed on March 30, 2013 still exist, and therefore our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of March 31, 2014.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
As of March 31, 2014, there have been no changes in internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended March 31, 2014, that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our company’s internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
From time to time, we may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings, which arise in the ordinary course of business. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm our business.
We are not presently a party to any material litigation, nor to the knowledge of management is any litigation threatened against us, which may materially affect us.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
See Risk Factors set forth in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, and the discussion above in Part I, Item 2, under " Liquidity and Capital Resources.”
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
We have no unregistered sales of equity securities during first quarter 2014.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not Applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
None.
Item 6. Exhibits
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Exhibit Number | Description of Exhibit | Filed Herewith | Form | Exhibit | Filing Date |
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3.1 | Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Registrant | | 8-K | 3.1 | 10/29/2010 |
3.2 | Amended and Restated Bylaws of Registrant | | 8-K | 3.2 | 09/22/2010 |
3.3 | Amended Articles of Merger Incorporation as currently in effect | | 8-K | 3.3 | 10/13/2008 |
10.1 | Exclusive Option Agreement dated May 1, 2006, between The Penn State Research Foundation and Northwest Medical Research Inc. | | 8-K | 10.1 | 09/04/2008 |
10.2 | Assignment Agreement to the Option Agreement, dated July 31, 2008, among The Penn State Research Foundation, Northwest Medical Research Inc. and Generic Marketing Services, Inc. | | 8-K | 10.2 | 09/04/2008 |
10.3 | Assignment and Assumption Agreement, dated July 31, 2008, between Northwest Medical Research Inc. and Generic Marketing Services, Inc. | | 8-K | 10.3 | 09/04/2008 |
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10.4 | Form of Common Stock and Warrant Purchase Agreement | | 8-K | 10.1 | 06/12/2009 |
10.5 | Form of Securities Purchase Agreement | | 8-K | 10.1 | 09/21/2009 |
10.6 | $50,000 Promissory Note between TNS and Marvin S. Hausman, M.D. and Philip Sobol dated December 30, 2009 | | 8-K | 10.1 | 12/31/2010 |
10.7 | $100,000 Promissory Note between TNS and Larry A. Johnson dated January 12, 2010 | | 8-K | 10.1 | 2/24/2010 |
10.8 | $100,000 Promissory Note between TNS and Mark C. Wolf dated February 18, 2010 | | 8-K | 10.2 | 2/24/2010 |
10.9 | $50,000 Promissory Note between TNS and Mark C. Wolf dated February 18, 2010 | | 10-K | 10.9 | 4/15/2010 |
10.10 | Profit Sharing Agreement between TNS, American Charter & Marketing LLC, and Delta Group Investments, Limited dated March 26, 2010 | | 10-K | 10.10 | 4/15/2010 |
10.11 | Form of Common Stock and Warrant Agreement 2010 | | 8-K | 10.1 | 12/20/2010 |
10.12 | $312,500 Promissory Note between TNS and Delta Group Investments Limited dated January 26, 2011 | | 8-K | 10.2 | 2/22/2010 |
10.13 | Termination of Profit Sharing Agreement dated February 21, 2011 | | 8-K | 10.1 | 2/22/2011 |
10.14 | Lease Agreement between TNS and Sherwood Venture LLC dated March 15, 2011 | | 8-K | 10.1 | 4/6/2011 |
10.15 | Form of Warrant A Agreement 2010 | | 8-K | 10.2 | 12/22/2010 |
10.16 | Form of Warrant B Agreement 2010 | | 8-K | 10.3 | 12/22/2010 |
10.15 | Form of Warrant A Agreement 2010 | | 8-K | 10.2 | 12/22/2010 |
10.16 | Form of Warrant B Agreement 2010 | | 8-K | 10.3 | 12/22/2010 |
10.17 | Asset Purchase Agreement between TNS, FunGuys, LLC and Mark C. Wolf dated May 27, 2011 | | 8-K | 10.1 | 3/3/2011 |
10.18 | Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of the Series A Preferred Stock of Total Nutraceutical Solutions, Inc. dated May 26, 2011. | | 8-K | 10.3 | 3/3/2011 |
10.19 | Employment Agreement between Marvin S. Hausman, M.D. and Total Nutraceutical Solutions, Inc. dated October 28, 2011. | | 8-K | 10.1 | 11/2/2011 |
10.20 | Employment Agreement between Devin Andres and Total Nutraceutical Solutions, Inc. dated October 28, 2011. | | 8-K | 10.2 | 11/2/2011 |
32.1 | Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Chief Executive Officer). | X | | | |
32.2 | Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Chief Financial Officer). | X | | | |
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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| Entia Biosciences, Inc. |
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May 15, 2014 | By: | /s/ Marvin Hausman, M.D. |
| Marvin Hausman, M.D. Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer and Acting Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
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