Dr. Donald O’Rourke entered into a consulting agreement with us on January 18, 2008. Pursuant to the consulting agreement, Dr. O’Rourke shall provide consulting or advisory services on an as needed basis, to guide us in making important strategic decisions and to evaluate our strategic plans and decisions, research and/or development activities and results, competitive positions and/or other scientific and/or technical issues. In consideration for providing such services, Dr. O’Rourke was granted an option to purchase 50,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $.50 per share.
Dr. Konstantin Slavin entered into a consulting agreement with us on September 1, 2008. Pursuant to the agreement, Dr. Slavin agreed to provide us certain consulting services. In consideration of such consulting services, Dr. Slavin received a one-time retainer of $5,000, which the Company has paid by the issuance of 26,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to Dr. Slavin. On October 21, 2008, Dr. Slavin was issued an additional 21,875 common shares in lieu of $4,156.25 worth of professional services. On July 28, 2009, the Company issued an additional 39,145 common shares in lieu of the payment for additional professional services.
In consideration for being our strategic business advisor, we issued to Martin Magida a warrant to purchase up to 160,480 shares of our common stock at $.24 per share. The warrant is valid from September 1, 2007 for a period of five years.
In consideration for purchasing our stock of common shares, we issued to George Kivotidis a warrant to purchase up to 4,000 shares of our common stock at $.50 per share. The warrant is valid from November 6, 2007 for a period of three years.
On December 2, 2008 Derek Johannson converted $250,000 of his debenture to 2,032,520 shares of common stock of the company.
In consideration for advisory services, we issued to Robert Guinta a warrant to purchase up to 160,480 shares of the Company’s common stock at $.24 per share. The warrant is valid from September 1, 2007 for a period of five years.
Each of Kenneth Coviello and Heather Vinas entered into a stock option agreement with us dated February 15, 2008. Pursuant to the said stock option agreements, each of Kenneth Coviello and Heather Vinas was granted an option to purchase 500,000 shares of common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $.135 per share. The option shall vest 33 1/3% on each of the first, second and third anniversary of the grant and shall expire February 12, 2018.
On December 14, 2006, we issued to Fountainhead Capital Partners Limited a Bridge Loan Debenture for the original principal amount of $172,500, which may be converted, at the option of Fountainhead Capital Partners Limited to 1,979,456 shares of our common stock. The Bridge Loan Debenture has a maturity date of February 15, 2009. On December 29, 2009, this note was satisfied in accordance with the recapitalization transaction with Fountainhead Capital Management Limited.
On February 15, 2008, we entered into a transaction with Regent Private Capital, LLC, whereby Regent Private Capital, LLC agreed to invest $1,000,000 in the purchase of our Convertible Debentures—such investment to be made in two tranches of $500,000 each. On December 29, 2009, this note was satisfied by the issuance of a short term debenture to the Holder for the principal and accrued interest to date.
In connection with the investment by Regent Private Capital, LLC, Fountainhead Capital Partners Limited agreed to make additional investments totaling $300,000 in two tranches of $150,000 each concurrent with the Regent investments. On December 29, 2009, this note was satisfied by the issuance of a short term debenture to the Holder for the principal and accrued interest to date.
At the same time, approximately twenty smaller investors agreed to invest an additional approximately $140,000 in the purchase of shares of our common stock at approximately $.19 per share. The investment closed on or about February 20, 2008.
In connection with the investments by Regent Private Capital, LLC, Fountainhead Capital Partners Limited and consultancy services provided, we issued a total of 1,047,494 shares of our common stock to The Concordia Financial Group and 523,747 shares of our common stock to Sichenzia, Ross Friedman and Ference, LLP.
On December 14, 2006, we entered into an Option Agreement with Fountainhead Capital Partners Limited which granted to Fountainhead Capital Partners Limited an option to invest up to $1,850,000 within three years from December 14, 2006 in exchange for up to 5,652,954 shares of our common stock and warrants to convert to 3,017,409 shares of our common stock. This option has now expired.
In consideration for services provided to the Board of Directors, the Company issued 26,318 shares of its common stock to Steven Girgenti on March 23, 2009 and July 28, 2009, (52,636 shares in aggregate).
In accordance with an existing consulting agreement, in consideration for services provided, the Company issued 39,145 shares of its common stock to Dr. Konstantin Slavin on July 28, 2009.
On January 11, 2010, the Company issued 531,376,500 shares of common stock to Fountainhead Capital Management Limited in accordance with the terms of a Debenture Exchange Agreement dated as of December 29, 2009 (see Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K Current Report filed with the SEC on January 6, 2010.
On January 11, 2010, the Company issued 4,000,000 shares of common stock to Jodi Yeager on the conversion of $50,000 face value of the Company’s convertible debenture.
On January 11, 2010, the Company issued 8,787,600 shares of common stock to Panamerica Capital Group, Inc. on the conversion of $109,845 face value of the Company’s convertible debenture.
On January 11, 2010, the Company issued 9,187,600 shares of common stock to Hyperlink Media, LLC on the conversion of $114,845 face value of the Company’s convertible debenture.
On January 11, 2010, the Company issued 10,320,000 shares of common stock to Karen Ginder on the conversion of $129,000 face value of the Company’s convertible debenture.
On January 11, 2010, the Company issued 4,000,000 shares of common stock to Accessible Development Corp. on the conversion of $50,000 face value of the Company’s convertible debenture.
On January 11, 2010, the Company issued 16,000,000 shares of common stock to Altitude Group, LLC on the conversion of $200,000 face value of the Company’s convertible debenture.
On January 11, 2010, the Company issued 6,000,000 shares of common stock to Mario Zachariou on the conversion of $75,000 face value of the Company’s convertible debenture.
On January 11, 2010, the Company issued 6,000,000 shares of common stock to Anthony Cantor on the conversion of $75,000 face value of the Company’s convertible debenture.
On January 12, 2010, SLJ Consulting Corp. purchased 80,000 shares of the Company’s series B Preferred Stock for $80,000 cash.
On January 12, 2010, Joseph Simone purchased 35,000 shares of the Company’s series B Preferred Stock for $35,000 cash.
On February 23, 2010, in consideration for services provided to the Board of Directors (valued at $10,000), the Company issued 800,000 shares of its common stock to Steven Girgenti.
On March 11, 2010, Kenneth D. Watkins purchased 25,000 shares of the Company’s series B Preferred Stock for $25,000 cash.
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The securities issued in the abovementioned transactions were issued in connection with private placements exempt from the registration requirements of Section 5 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to the terms of Section 4(2) of that Act and Rule 506 of Regulation D.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
See Item 7—Results of Operations, below.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Uses of estimates in the preparation of financial statements
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Currently, the Company estimates depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, and the fair values of options and warrants.
The most critical estimates that impact the financial position and results of operation of the company, have to do with the methodologies and assumptions used in determining the fair value of various debt estimates. These include assumptions associated with warrants, options and stock issued in conjunction with such debt. Additionally, the Black-Scholes option pricing model and its related assumptions of volatility, risk free interest, stock price also significantly impacted share based compensation and the results of operations.
Going Concern
We have incurred losses since our inception, including a net loss of $1,141,383 for the year ended December 31, 2009 and we expect to incur substantial additional losses, including additional development costs, costs related to clinical trials and manufacturing expenses. We have incurred negative cash flows from operations since inception. As of December 31, 2009, we had a stockholders’ deficiency of $1,111,941 and a cash and cash equivalents of $12,771. Since we have no record of profitable operations, there is high a possibility that you may suffer a complete loss of your investment. In these circumstances the Company believes it may not have enough cash to meet its various cash needs for the year ended 2010 unless the Company is able to obtain additional cash from the issuance of debt or equity securities. There is no assurance that additional funds from the issuance of equity will be available for the Company to finance its operations on acceptable terms. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. 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 outcome of this uncertainty.
Research and Development
The Company expenses all research and development costs as incurred. For the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, the amounts charged to research and development expenses were $4,761 and $33,686, respectively.
Cash and cash equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid debt investments with original maturities of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. The carrying amounts approximate fair market value because of the short maturity. The Company maintains cash balances at various financial institutions. Accounts at each institution are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $250,000. The Company’s accounts at these institutions may, at times, exceed the federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts.
Fair Values of Financial Instruments
At December 31, 2009 and 2008, fair values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable, convertible promissory notes, and options and warrants approximate their carrying amount due to the short period of time to maturity and various fair value model calculations.
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Property and equipment
The Company records property and equipment at cost and calculates depreciation using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the assets, which is estimated to be between three and seven years.
Income taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with relevant FASB standards,using of the liability method whereby deferred tax assets and liability account balances are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. The Company provides a valuation allowance, if necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to their estimated realizable value.
Patents
The Company capitalizes legal and related costs associated with the establishment of patents for its products. Costs associated with the development of the patented item or process are charged to research and development costs as incurred. The costs associated with the establishment of the patents are amortized over the life of the patent.
The Company reviews existing patents as well as those in the approval process for impairment on an annual basis using a present value, cash flow method pursuant to relevant FASB standards. Since the Company’s patents are either very new or still in the process of approval, the Company does not believe that any impairment of these amounts exists.
Revenue Recognition
The Company records revenue at the time, pursuant to relevant FASB standards that a completed contract for the sale exists, title transfers to the buyer and the product is invoiced and shipped to the customer. The Company intends to sell a surgical access system which has already cleared the U.S. FDA 510(k) review process. It has been granted a 510(k) number to market to hospitals and other medical professionals. The Company does not expect the need to provide for product returns or warrantee costs but will review such potential costs after the commencement of sales.
Educational and marketing expenses
The Company may incur costs for the education of customers on the uses and benefits of its products. The Company will expense such costs as a component of selling, general and administrative costs as such costs are incurred.
Results of Operations
The following table presents the dollar amount and percentage of changes from period to period of the line-items included in our Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008:
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| | Year Ended December 31, | |
| | | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | | Increase/ (Decrease) | | % Change | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Revenue: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales | | $ | 199,046 | | $ | 129,947 | | $ | 69,099 | | | 53.17 | |
Operating expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Research and development | | | 4,761 | | | 33,686 | | | (28,925 | ) | | (85.87 | ) |
General and administrative | | | 1,114,406 | | | 1,554,242 | | | (439,836 | ) | | (28.30 | ) |
Operating loss | | | (942,603 | ) | | (1,471,070 | ) | | (528,467 | ) | | (35.92 | ) |
Other Expenses | | | 198,780 | | | 910,225 | | | (711,445 | ) | | (78.16 | ) |
Total Expenses | | | 1,340,429 | | | 2,511,242 | | | (1,170,813 | ) | | (46.62 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss | | $ | (1,141,383 | ) | $ | (2,381,295 | ) | $ | (1,239,912 | ) | | (52.07 | ) |
Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2009 to the Year Ended December 31, 2008
Revenue:
We recorded revenue from the sale of our products in the year ended December 31, 2009 of $199,046, compared to $129,947 in the year ended December 31, 2008. The growth in revenues is due to increased sales of the Company’s products.
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Research and Development Expenses:
Research and development expenses decreased by 85.87%, or $28,925 from $33,686 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 to $4,761 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. During 2009 the decrease was primarily attributed to lower engineering costs and less emphasis needed on product design.
General and Administrative Expenses:
General and administrative expenses decreased by 28.30%, or $439,836 from $1,554,242 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 to $1,114,406 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. The decrease was attributable to decreased costs relating to raising capital and decreased salaries and other office expense.
Other Income (Expense):
We recorded interest expense of $249,762 and $916,704 for years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The decrease is due to the conversion of certain convertible debt agreements and certain non-recurring expense incurred in connection with debt issuance in 2008. For the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, interest expense was offset with interest income of $257 and $6,479 respectively.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity
The following table shows cash flow and liquidity data for the periods ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008:
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| | Year Ended December 31, | |
| | | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | | Increase/ (Decrease) | | % Change | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Cash | | $ | 12,771 | | $ | 196,138 | | $ | (183,367 | ) | | (93.49 | ) |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | 401,848 | | | 477,667 | | | (75,819 | ) | | (15.87 | ) |
Total Current Liabilities | | | 1,512,901 | | | 1,554,864 | | | (41,963 | ) | | (2.70 | ) |
Cash provided by financing activities | | | 422,552 | | | 1,608,035 | | | (1,185,483 | ) | | (73.72 | ) |
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, the Company used $543,786 cash in its operating activities; used $62,133 cash in investing activities and had $422,552 cash provided by financing activities, which resulted in a net use of $183,367 cash in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. As of December 31, 2009, the Company had a stockholders’ deficiency of $1,111,941 and cash and cash equivalents balance of $12,771. The Company is reliant on future funding in accordance with a recapitalization agreement it signed with Fountainhead Capital Management Limited. This agreement calls for the advancement to the Company of monthly operating proceeds through August 2010 subject to the Company meeting certain financial benchmarks. The Company believes it would not have enough cash to meet its various cash needs without this funding, and could not meet its obligations beyond August 2010 unless the Company is able to obtain additional cash from the issuance of debt or equity securities. There is no assurance that additional funds from the issuance of equity will be available for the Company to finance its operations on acceptable terms. If adequate funds are not available, the Company may have to delay development or commercialization of products or technologies that the Company would otherwise seek to commercialize, or cease operations. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. 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 outcome of this uncertainty.
We believe that the level of financial resources is a significant factor for our future development, and accordingly we may choose at any time to raise capital through private debt or equity financing to strengthen our financial position, facilitate growth and provide us with additional flexibility to take advantage of business opportunities. There is no guarantee that any offering will be completed, and if completed, the specific terms and conditions. We do not have immediate plans to have a public offering of our common
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stock and there is no guarantee that any such offering would be successful or be completed on terms which are beneficial to the Company.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of the end of fiscal 2009, we had no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Seasonality
Our operating results are not affected by seasonality.
Inflation
Our business and operating results are not affected in any material way by inflation.
Critical Accounting Policies
The Securities and Exchange Commission issued Financial Reporting Release No. 60, “Cautionary Advice Regarding Disclosure About Critical Accounting Policies” suggesting that companies provide additional disclosure and commentary on their most critical accounting policies. In Financial Reporting Release No. 60, the Securities and Exchange Commission has defined the most critical accounting policies as the ones that are most important to the portrayal of a company’s financial condition and operating results, and require management to make its most difficult and subjective judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates of matters that are inherently uncertain. The nature of our business generally does not call for the preparation or use of estimates. Due to the fact that the Company does not have any operating business, we do not believe that we do not have any such critical accounting policies.
Contractual Obligations
As a “smaller reporting company” as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K, the Company is not required to provide this information.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
As a “smaller reporting company” as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K, the Company is not required to provide this information.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.
The financial information required by Item 8 begins on the following page.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and
Stockholders of Vycor Medical, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Vycor Medical, Inc. as of December 31, 2009 and 2008 and the related statements of operations, stockholders’ deficit and cash flows for the years then ended. Vycor Medical, Inc.’s management is responsible for these financial statements. 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 audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the company’s internal control over financial reporting. 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.
As discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements, the Company’s recurring losses from operations, among other factors, raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans regarding these matters are also described in Note 2. The 2009 and 2008 financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Vycor Medical, Inc. as of December 31, 2009 and 2008 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
//Paritz & Company, P.A.
Hackensack, New Jersey
March 22, 2010
APPENDIX 9B
F-1
VYCOR MEDICAL, INC.
Balance Sheets
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| | December 31, 2009 | | December 31, 2008 | |
| | | | | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | |
Current Assets | | | | | | | |
Cash | | $ | 12,771 | | $ | 196,138 | |
Accounts receivable | | | 29,748 | | | 89,765 | |
Inventory | | | 41,967 | | | 71,527 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 22,369 | | | 7,040 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | 106,855 | | | 364,470 | |
| | | | | | | |
Fixed assets, net | | | 191,009 | | | 213,958 | |
| | | | | | | |
Other assets: | | | | | | | |
Patents, net of accumulated amortization | | | 93,704 | | | 42,507 | |
Website, net of accumulated amortization | | | 7,042 | | | 10,152 | |
Security deposits | | | 2,350 | | | 2,350 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | 103,096 | | | 55,009 | |
| | | | | | | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 400,960 | | $ | 633,437 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Current Liabilities | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 336,942 | | $ | 313,611 | |
Accrued interest | | | 2,904 | | | 88,588 | |
Accrued liabilities | | | 62,002 | | | 75,468 | |
Notes payable | | | 1,111,053 | | | — | |
Current portion of long-term debt | | | — | | | 1,077,197 | |
| | | | | | | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 1,512,901 | | | 1,554,864 | |
| | | | | | | |
STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding | | | — | | | — | |
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 557,798,599 and 25,463,455 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively | | | 55,780 | | | 25,463 | |
Additional Paid-in Capital | | | 3,708,967 | | | 2,788,415 | |
Accumulated Defici | | | (4,876,688 | ) | | (3,735,305 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
| | | (1.111,941 | ) | | (921,427 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT | | $ | 400,960 | | $ | 633,437 | |
| | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements
F-2
VYCOR MEDICAL, INC.
Statement of Operations
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| | For the year ended December 31, | |
| | | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | |
| | | | | |
Revenue | | $ | 199,046 | | $ | 129,947 | |
| | | | | | | |
Cost of Goods Sold | | | 22,482 | | | 13,089 | |
| | | | | | | |
Gross Profit | | | 176,564 | | | 116,858 | |
| | | | | | | |
Operating expenses: | | | | | | | |
Research and development | | | 4,761 | | | 33,686 | |
General and administrative | | | 1,114,406 | | | 1,554,242 | |
| | | | | | | |
Total Operating expenses | | | 1,119,167 | | | 1,587,928 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Operating loss | | | (942,603 | ) | | (1,471,070 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Other income (expense): | | | | | | | |
Interest income | | | 257 | | | 6,479 | |
Interest expense | | | (249,762 | ) | | (916,704 | ) |
Forgiveness of previously accrued salaries | | | 50,725 | | | — | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total Other income (expense): | | | (198,780 | ) | | (910,225 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net Loss | | $ | (1,141,383 | ) | $ | (2,381,295 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Loss Per Share | | | | | | | |
Basic and diluted | | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | (0.11 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding | | | 29,183,482 | | | 21,977,954 | |
| | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements
F-3
VYCOR MEDICAL, INC.
Statement of Cash Flows
| | | | | | | |
| | For the twelve months ended December 31, | |
| | | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | |
| | | | | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | | | | |
Net loss | | $ | (1,141,383 | ) | $ | (2,381,295 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash | | | | | | | |
used in operating activities: | | | | | | | |
Amortization of intangible assets | | | 14,046 | | | 11,763 | |
Depreciation of fixed assets | | | 22,949 | | | 6,407 | |
Amortization of debt discount expense | | | 146,405 | | | 671,629 | |
Share based compensation | | | 391,706 | | | 25,789 | |
Shares issued for consulting services | | | 17,437 | | | 321,629 | |
Interest satisifed with stock conversion | | | 6,625 | | | 173,111 | |
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Changes in assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable | | | 60,017 | | | (87,200 | ) |
Inventory | | | 29,560 | | | (71,527 | ) |
Prepaid expenses | | | (15,329 | ) | | (7,040 | ) |
Security deposit | | | — | | | (2,350 | ) |
Accounts payable | | | 23,331 | | | 28,396 | |
Accrued interest | | | (85,684 | ) | | 63,862 | |
Accrued liabilities | | | (13,466 | ) | | 75,204 | |
| | | | | | | |
Cash used in operating activities | | | (543,786 | ) | | (1,171,622 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Cash flows used in investing activities: | | | | | | | |
Purchase of fixed assets | | | — | | | (220,365 | ) |
Acquisition of website | | | — | | | (29,149 | ) |
Acquisition of patents | | | (62,133 | ) | | (6,500 | ) |
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Cash used in investing activities | | | (62,133 | ) | | (256,014 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from sale of equity (see Note 5) | | | 300,000 | | | 425,035 | |
Payment on Notes Payable-GC Advisors | | | — | | | (17,000 | ) |
Proceeds from short term Notes Payable | | | 274,000 | | | — | |
Repayment of short term Notes Payable | | | (204,000 | ) | | — | |
Proceeds from Fountainhead Convertible Note Payable (see Note 5) | | | 371,362 | | | 300,000 | |
Repayment of existing Fountainhead Notes Payable | | | (472,500 | ) | | — | |
Proceeds from Regent Convertible Note Payable (see Note 5) | | | 803,690 | | | 1,000,000 | |
Repayment of existing Regent Notes Payable | | | (650,000 | ) | | — | |
Payment on Optimum Health Services Loan Payable | | | — | | | (100,000 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Cash provided by financing activities | | | 422,552 | | | 1,608,035 | |
| | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in cash | | | (183,367 | ) | | 180,399 | |
| | | | | | | |
Cash at beginning of period | | | 196,138 | | | 15,739 | |
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Cash at end of period | | $ | 12,771 | | $ | 196,138 | |
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Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow information: | | | | | | | |
Interest paid: | | $ | — | | $ | 7,638 | |
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Taxes paid | | $ | — | | $ | 375 | |
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Non-Cash Tranactions: | | | | | | | |
Warrants, options and common stock issued for debt financing | | $ | 400,000 | | $ | — | |
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See accompanying notes to financial statements
F-4
VYCOR MEDICAL, INC.
Statement of Stockholders’ Deficiency
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | Common Stock | | Additional Paid-in Capital | | Accumulated Deficit | | Total | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at January 1, 2008 | | | 18,289,999 | | $ | 18,290 | | $ | 741,893 | | $ | (1,354,010 | ) | $ | (593,827 | ) |
Purchases of equity during period ended December 31, 2008 | | | 2,237,027 | | $ | 2,237 | | $ | 422,798 | | | | | $ | 425,035 | |
Common stock issued in conjunction with Salomon note payable | | | 1,111,111 | | | 1,111 | | | 148,889 | | | | | | 150,000 | |
Inducement to convert debt | | | 100,000 | | | 100 | | | 173,011 | | | | | | 173,111 | |
Issuance of stock for consulting fees | | | 1,692,798 | | | 1,693 | | | 319,936 | | | | | | 321,629 | |
Share-based compensation for consulting services | | | | | | | | | 25,789 | | | | | | 25,789 | |
Beneficial conversion feature on Fountainhead and Regent debt | | | | | | | | | 708,131 | | | | | | 708,131 | |
Issuance for conversion of debt - Johannsen | | | 2,032,520 | | | 2,032 | | | 247,968 | | | | | | 250,000 | |
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Net loss for year ended December 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (2,381,295 | ) | | (2,381,295 | ) |
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Balance at December 31, 2008 | | | 25,463,455 | | $ | 25,463 | | $ | 2,788,415 | | $ | (3,735,305 | ) | $ | (921,427 | ) |
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Common stock issued in conjunction with Altcar Investments note payable | | | 866,867 | | $ | 867 | | $ | 105,758 | | | | | $ | 106,625 | |
Issuance of stock for consulting fees | | | 91,777 | | | 92 | | | 17,345 | | | | | | 17,437 | |
Share-based compensation for consulting services | | | | | | | | | 8,911 | | | | | | 8,911 | |
Share-based compensation - employee options vesting | | | | | | | | | 57,840 | | | | | | 57,840 | |
Share-based compensation - Coviello and Vinas, in accordance with FHC recapitalization transaction (see Note 5) | | | | | | | | | 324,954 | | | | | | 324,954 | |
Beneficial conversion feature on Fountainhead debt | | | | | | | | | 135,102 | | | | | | 135,102 | |
Retroactive change to par value (see Note 6) | | | | | | (23,780 | ) | | 23,780 | | | | | | — | |
Retroactive reflection of conversion of Series A Preferred Shares in accordance with FHC recapitalization transaction (see Note 5) | | | 531,376,500 | | | 53,138 | | | 246,862 | | | | | | 300,000 | |
Net loss for twelve months ended December 31, 2009 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (1,141,383 | ) | | (1,141,383 | ) |
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Balance at December 31, 2009 | | | 557,798,599 | | $ | 55,780 | | $ | 3,708,967 | | $ | (4,876,688 | ) | $ | (1,111,941 | ) |
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See accompanying notes to financial statements
F-5
VYCOR MEDICAL, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009
1.FORMATION AND BUSINESS OF THE COMPANY
Business Description
Vycor Medical, LLC, (the “Company”) was formed in June 17, 2005 under the laws of the State of New York. The Company converted its entity form on August 14, 2007 from a New York Limited Liability Company to a Delaware Corporation with 16,048 of common stock exchange for each partnership unit with 1122 units outstanding at date of conversion. The assets, liabilities and operations of the Company did not change pursuant to this reorganization, and the accompanying financial statements are presented as if the change occurred on the first day of the earliest period presented; thus all are references to number of shares prior to the date of conversion are based upon the common stock equivalent of the units. The Company’s business plan is to develop and market a commercially feasible surgical access system for sale to hospitals and medical professionals.
2.ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Research and Development
The Company expenses all research and development costs as incurred. For the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, the amounts charged to research and development expenses were $4,761 and $33,686, respectively.
Concentration of Credit Risk
The Company maintains cash balances at various financial institutions. Accounts at each institution are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $250,000. The Company's accounts at these institutions may, at times, exceed the federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts.
Fair Values of Financial Instruments
At December 31, 2009 and 2008, fair values of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued expenses short term promissory notes, approximate their carrying amount due to the short period of time to maturity. The fair value of the Company’s long term debt is based on the present value using a discount rate comparable with borrowing rates available to the Company along with various fair value model calculations used to value certain debt related securities.
Property and equipment
The Company records property and equipment at cost and calculates depreciation using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the assets, which is estimated to be between three and ten years.
Income taxes
Based upon relevant FASB standard, deferred tax assets and liability account balances are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. The Company provides a valuation allowance, if necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to their estimated realizable value. The Company has provided a full valuation allowance against the gross deferred tax asset as of December 31, 2009 as it is more likely that this deferred tax asset will not be realized.
Uses of estimates in the preparation of financial statements
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VYCOR MEDICAL, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Critical estimates include amortization of intangible assets, and the fair values of options and warrant included in the determination of debt discounts and share based compensation.
Patents
The Company capitalizes legal and related costs associated with the establishment of patents for its products. Costs associated with the development of the patented item or processes are charged to research and development costs as incurred. The costs associated with the establishment of the patents are amortized over the life of the patent.
The Company reviews existing patents as well as those in the approval process for impairment on an annual basis using a present value, cash flow method based upon relevant FASB standard. Since the Company’s patents are either very new or still in the process of approval, the Company does not believe that any impairment of these amounts exists.
Revenue Recognition
The Company records revenue, based upon relevant FASB standard, when a completed contract for the sale exists, title transfers to the buyer and the product is invoiced and shipped to the customer. The Company sells a surgical access system which has already cleared the U.S. FDA 510(k) review process. It has been granted a 510(k) number for marketing the system to hospitals and other medical professionals. The Company does not expect the need to provide for product returns or warranty costs but will review such potential costs after the commencement of sales on an annual basis.
Educational and marketing expenses
The Company may incur costs for the education of customers on the uses and benefits of its products. The Company will expense such costs as a component of selling, general and administrative costs as such costs are incurred.
Website Costs
The Company capitalizes the costs associated with the acquisition of hardware and development tools as well as the creation of database tools in connection with the Company’s website pursuant to the relevant FASB standard. Other costs including the development of functionality and identification of software tools are expensed as incurred.
Stock-Based Compensation
Prior to January 1, 2006, the Company accounted for stock-based compensation based upon the relevant FASB standards, under which compensation expense is based on the difference, if any, on the date of the grant, between the fair value of the Company’s stock and the exercise price. Stock-based compensation determined under relevant FASB standards are recognized over the option vesting period.
Prior to the adoption of a stock option plan adopted on February 13, 2008, the Company only issued share based compensation to consultants for goods or services. The Company accounted for these transactions based upon the relevant FASB standards. Under these standards, options, warrants, and stock are recorded at their fair value on the measurement date. The Company remeasured the fair value of such instruments granted at each reporting period until performance under the consulting arrangements were completed and the measurement date was reached. The Company records the expense of such services on the estimate fair value of the equity instrument using the Black-Sholes pricing model. The initial expense is recognized over the term of the service agreement.
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VYCOR MEDICAL, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009
For future awards to employees, the Company will adopt the relevant FASB standard which requires the recognition of compensation expense for future stock-based compensation awards to employees. Using a fair-value-based method, for costs related to all share-based payments including stock options. These standards require companies to estimate the fair value of share-based payment awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model. All option grants valued after January 1, 2006 will be expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period.
Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities
Effective January 1, 2008, the relevant FASB standards define the fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. These standards require that valuation techniques maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. These standards also establishe a fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the valuation inputs into three broad levels.
There are three general valuation techniques that may be used to measure fair value, as described below:
a) Market approach – Uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities. Prices may be indicated by pricing guides, sale transactions, market trades, or other sources;
b) Cost approach – Based on the amount that currently would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset (replacement cost); and
c) Income approach – Uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts to a single present amount based on current market expectations about the future amounts (includes present value techniques and option-pricing models). Net present value is an income approach where a stream of expected cash flows is discounted at an appropriate market interest rate.
Financial assets and liabilities are valued using either level 1 inputs based on unadjusted quoted market prices within active markets or using level 2 inputs based primarily on quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active or inactive markets. For certain long-term debt, fair value is based on present value techniques using inputs derived principally or corroborated from market data. Using level 3 inputs using management’s assumptions about the assumptions market participants would utilize in pricing the asset or liability. In the Company’s case this entailed assumptions used in pricing models for attached warrant calculations. Valuation techniques utilized to determine fair value are consistently applied.
The Company’s convertible debentures are the only items that are subject to these standards as of December 31, 2009 as follows:
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Unobservable inputs (level 3) | | $ | 1,111,053 | |
Net Loss Per Share
Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per share is based on the weighted-average common shares outstanding during the period plus dilutive potential common shares calculated using the treasury stock
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VYCOR MEDICAL, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009
method. Such potentially dilutive shares are excluded when the effect would be to reduce a net loss per share. The Company’s potential dilutive shares, which include outstanding common stock options, convertible notes payable and warrants, have not been included in the computation of diluted net loss per share for all periods as the result would be anti-dilutive.
The following table sets forth the potential shares of common stock that are not included in the calculation of diluted net loss per share because to do so would be anti-dilutive as of the end of each period presented:
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Stock options outstanding | | | 1,050,000 | | | 1,707,894 | |
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Warrants to purchase common stock | | | 38,510,584 | | | 6,460,920 | |
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Effective July 1, 2009, the Company adopted the FASB ASC 105-10,Generally Accepted Accounting Principles – Overall(“ASC 105-10”). ASC 105-10 establishes theFASB Accounting Standards Codification(the “Codification”) as the source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP. Rules and interpretive releases of the SEC under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative U.S. GAAP for SEC registrants. All guidance contained in the Codification carries an equal level of authority. The Codification superseded all existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards. All other non-grandfathered, non-SEC accounting literature not included in the Codification is non-authoritative. The FASB will not issue new standards in the form of Statements, FASB Staff Positions or Emerging Issues Task Force Abstracts. Instead, it will issue Accounting Standards Updates (“ASUs”). The FASB will not consider ASUs as authoritative in their own right. ASUs will serve only to update the Codification, provide background information about the guidance and provide the bases for conclusions on the change(s) in the Codification. References made to FASB guidance throughout this document have been updated for the Codification.
Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted FASB ASC 820-10,Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures – Overall (“ASC 820-10”) with respect to its financial assets and liabilities. In February 2008, the FASB issued updated guidance related to fair value measurements, which is included in the Codification in ASC 820-10-55,Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures – Overall – Implementation Guidance and Illustrations. The updated guidance provided a one year deferral of the effective date of ASC 820-10 for non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed in the financial statements at fair value at least annually. Therefore, the Company adopted the provisions of ASC 820-10 for non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities effective January 1, 2009, and such adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations, financial condition or liquidity.
Effective January 1, 2009, the Company adopted FASB ASC 805,Business Combinations (“ASC 805”). ASC 805 establishes principles and requirements for how the acquirer of a business recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any non-controlling interest in the acquiree. ASC 805 changes the previous treatment of acquisition related costs, restructuring costs related to an acquisition that the acquirer expects but is not obligated to incur, contingent consideration associated with the purchase price and pre-acquisition contingencies associated with acquired assets and liabilities. Under ASC 805, acquisition costs associated with business combinations will be expensed as incurred, whereas, prior to the adoption of ASC 805, similar costs associated with a successful acquisition were capitalized. ASC 805 applies to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the adoption date, thus the adoption of ASC 805 will have no effect on
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VYCOR MEDICAL, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009
prior acquisitions. The effect of the adoption of ASC 805 will depend upon the nature of any future business combinations.
In April 2009, the FASB issued updated guidance relating to intangible asset valuation, which is included in the Codification in ASC 350-30-55,General Intangibles Other Than Goodwill – Implementation (“ASC 350-30-55”). ASC 350-30-55 amends ASC 350-30,Intangibles – Goodwill and Other, to identify the factors that should be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset. ASC 350-30-55 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2008. The Company adopted the amendment to ASC 350-30 effective January 1, 2009, and such amendment did not have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or liquidity.
Effective April 1, 2009, the Company adopted FASB ASC 825-10-65,Financial Instruments – Overall – Transition and Open Effective Date Information (“ASC 825-10-65”). ASC 825-10-65 amends ASC 825-10 to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments in interim financial statements as well as in annual financial statements and also amends ASC 270-10,Presentation – Interim Reporting – Overall, to require those disclosures in all interim financial statements. The adoption of ASC 825-10-65 did not have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or liquidity.
Effective April 1, 2009, the Company adopted FASB ASC 320-10-65,Investments – Debt and Equity Securities – Overall – Transition and Open Effective Date Information (“ASC 320-10-65). ASC 320-10-65 amends the other-than-temporary impairment guidance in U.S. GAAP to make the guidance more operational and to improve the presentation of other-than-temporary impairments in the financial statements. The adoption ASC 320-10-65 did not have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or liquidity.
Effective April 1, 2009, the Company adopted FASB ASC 855-10,Subsequent Events – Overall (“ASC 855-10”). ASC 855-10 establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. It required the disclosure of the date through which an entity has evaluated subsequent events and the basis for that date – that is, whether that date represents the date the financial statements were issued or were available to be issued. This disclosure should alert all users of financial statements that an entity has not evaluated subsequent events after that date in the set of financial statements being presented. In February 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-09,Amendments to Certain Recognition and Disclosure Requirements (“ASU 2010-09”). ASU 2010-09 amended the guidance on subsequent events to remove the requirement for SEC filers to disclose the date through which an entity has evaluated subsequent events. Adoption of ASC 855-10, as amended, did not have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or liquidity.
Effective July 1, 2009, the Company adopted FASB ASU No. 2009-05,Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820) (“ASU 2009-05”). ASU 2009-05 provided amendments to ASC 820-10,Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures – Overall, for the fair value measurement of liabilities. ASU 2009-05 provides clarification that in circumstances in which a quoted price in an active market for the identical liability is not available, a reporting entity is required to measure fair value using certain techniques. ASU 2009-05 also clarifies that when estimating the fair value of a liability, a reporting entity is not required to include a separate input or adjustment to other inputs relating to the existence of a restriction that prevents the transfer of a liability. ASU 2009-05 also clarifies that both a quoted price in an active market for the identical liability at the measurement date and the quoted price for the identical liability when traded as an asset in an active market when no adjustments to the quoted price of the asset are required are Level 1 fair value measurements. Adoption of ASU 2009-05 did not have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or liquidity.
The Company does not believe that any other recently issued, but not yet effective accounting standards will have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
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VYCOR MEDICAL, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009
Going Concern
The Company’s financial statements have been presented on a basis that contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business and assumes the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company has incurred losses since its inception, including a net loss of $1,141,383 for the year ended December 31, 2009, and the Company expects to continue to incur substantial additional losses in the future, including additional development costs, costs related to marketing and manufacturing expenses. The Company has incurred negative cash flows from operations since inception. As of December 31, 2009, the Company had a stockholders’ deficiency of $1,111,941 and cash and cash equivalents of $12,771. The Company is reliant on future funding in accordance with a recapitalization agreement it signed with Fountainhead Capital Management, Ltd. This agreement calls for the advancement to the Company of monthly operating proceeds through August 2010 subject to the Company meeting certain financial benchmarks. The Company believes it would not have enough cash to meet its various cash needs without this funding, and could not meet its obligations beyond August 2010 unless the Company is able to obtain additional cash from the issuance of debt or equity securities. There is no assurance that additional funds from the issuance of equity will be available for the Company to finance its operations on acceptable terms. If adequate funds are not available, the Company may have to delay development or commercialization of products or technologies that the Company would otherwise seek to commercialize, or cease operations. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. 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 outcome of this uncertainty.
3.NOTES PAYABLE
As of December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, Notes Payable consists of:
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On December 29, 2009, in conjunction with a debt restructuring (see Note 5) the Company issued a convertible debenture in the amount of $70,000 payable to Fountainhead Capital Management Limited. This debenture accrues interest rate of 6% per annum, is due August 31, 2010, is secured by a first priority security interest in all of the assets of the Company, and is senior to orpari passuwith, all other obligations of the Company, subject to certain conditions. The Holder is entitled to convert all or any amount of the principal face amount of the debenture into shares of common stock of the Company at the conversion price of $0.0125 per share, subject to adjustment and does not require bifurcation. The Company has computed a beneficial conversion feature debt discount of $21,427, which is being amortized over the life of the loan. The note reflects an unamortized discount of $21,252 as of $21,252 as of December 31, 2009. | | | 48,748 | | | — | |
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VYCOR MEDICAL, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009
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On December 29, 2009, in conjunction with a debt restructuring (see Note 5), the Company issued a convertible debenture in the amount of $371,362 payable to Fountainhead Capital Management Limited. This debenture accrues interest rate of 6% per annum, is due August 31, 2010, is secured by a first priority security interest in all of the assets of the Company, and is senior to orpari passuwith, all other obligations of the Company, subject to certain conditions. The Holder is entitled to convert all or any amount of the principal face amount of the debenture then outstanding into shares of common stock of the Company at the conversion price of $0.0125 per share, subject to adjustment and does not require bifurcation. The Company has computed a beneficial conversion feature debt discount of $113,675, which is being amortized over the life of the loan. The note reflects an unamortized discount of $112,747 as of December 31, 2009. | | | 258,615 | | | — | |
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On December 29, 2009, the Company issued a convertible debenture in the amount of $350,000 payable Regent Private Capital, LLC (“Regent”). This debenture accrues interest rate of 6% per annum, is due August 31, 2010, is secured by a first priority security interest in all of the assets of the Company, and is senior to orpari passu with, all other obligations of the Company, subject to certain conditions. The Holder is entitled to convert all or any amount of the principal face amount of the debenture then outstanding into shares of common stock of the Company at the conversion price of $0.0125 per share, subject to adjustment and does not require bifurcation. On December 29, 2009, this debenture was amended to provide for automatic conversion, subject to the Company authorizing sufficient shares to convert this, and other existing instruments, and transferred to three parties. On January 11, 2010 (see Note 10), these notes were satisfied in accordance with the automatic conversion clause. | | | 350,000 | | | — | |
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On December 29, 2009, the Company issued a convertible debenture in the amount of $453,690 payable Regent Private Capital, LLC (“Regent”). This debenture accrues interest rate of 6% per annum, is due August 31, 2010, is secured by a first priority security interest in all of the assets of the Company, and is senior to orpari passu with, all other obligations of the Company, subject to certain conditions. The Holder is entitled to convert all or any amount of the principal face amount of the debenture then outstanding into shares of common stock of the Company at the conversion price of $0.0125 per share, subject to adjustment and does not require bifurcation. On December 29, 2009, this debenture was amended to provide for automatic conversion, subject to the Company authorizing sufficient shares to convert this, and other 2010 (see Note 10), these notes were satisfied in accordance with the automatic conversion clause. | | | 453,690 | | | — | |
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VYCOR MEDICAL, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009
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Total Notes Payable: | | $ | 1,111,053 | | $ | — | |
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As of December 31, 2009, the Company's entire long-term debt is secured by a first security interest in all of the assets of the Company.
4. LONG-TERM DEBT
As of December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, long-term debt consists of:
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On December 15, 2006 the Company issued a convertible debenture in the amount of $172,500 payable to Fountainhead Capital Partners Limited (FCPL), with interest at the “Applicable Federal Rate” as defined in sec. 1274 (d) of the Internal Revenue Code, initially due June 21, 2007. The Debenture may be transferred or exchanged only in compliance with the Security Act of 1933, as amended and applicable state securities laws. The Holder is entitled at its option to convert debenture into a number of shares of common stock calculated to be equal to be ten percent of the issued and outstanding aggregate shares of the Company on the date of issuance of the Debenture. The following discloses the calculation the conversion price and the1,979,456 conversion shares: | | | | | | | |
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Number of membership units outstanding at 12/21/2006 | 1,110.11 | Units | |
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The note was for 10% of Units post-money (1,110.11/90%): | 1233.46 | Units | |
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FCPL is entitled to 10% of the units equal to | 123.346 | Units | |
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Each unit converted into 16,048 shares | 1,979,456 | Shares | |
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The Company has computed a beneficial conversion feature of $111,099 which resulted in a debt discount of such amount which is being amortized over the life of the loan to interest expense. The Company had used $0.19 per share in the computation of the beneficial conversion feature as it represents sales of private placements of the Company’s securities at the time of entering into the debenture. The Holder has the sole option to extend the due date of this debenture and | | | | | | | |
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VYCOR MEDICAL, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009
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has extended principal and interest payments until February 15, 2009. On April 1, 2009, FCPL agreed to extend the maturity date of the debenture to August 15, 2009. In consideration for the extension, the Company agreed to modify the effective conversion price from $0.08715 to $0.07545 per share, and other additional anti-dilution provisions in favor of FCPL. In conjunction with the convertible debenture the Company issued a warrant to Fountainhead Capital Partners Limited to purchase 50.22 Membership Units of the Company (805,931 shares of common stock) at $.50 per share for five years. The warrant’s fair value of $0.13 per share was calculated using the Black- Scholes Valuation Model, using the following assumptions: volatility of 99%, dividend rate of 0%, approximate risk free interest rate of 4.5% and a five year warrant life. The warrant resulted in an additional debt discount of $61,401 which is being amortized over the term of the debt. In conjunction with this debt the Company also entered into an agreement with Fountain Capital Partners Limited (FCPL) which granted to FCPL an option to invest up to $1,850,000 for three years in exchange for issuing new convertible debentures due two years from the issuance of these new notes and included with the exercise of this option would be a warrant to purchase up to 3,017,409 shares at a price of $0.44 per share. The debenture is convertible into up to 5,652,954 shares of common stock. No value was assigned to the options as there was no acquired beneficial conversion feature or acquisition of the warrants. The note reflects an unamortized discount $3,450 as of December 31, 2008. On December 29, 2009, this note was satisfied in accordance with the recapitalization transaction with Fountainhead Capital Management, Ltd., (see Note 5). | | | — | | | 169,050 | |
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On February 15, 2008 the Company entered into a $150,000 Convertible Debenture payable to Fountainhead Capital Partners Limited, with interest at 6% per annum, due but not paid, on or before February 15, 2009. In addition, the debenture accrues interest at the rate of 12% per annum while the Maker is in default of the stated repayment terms. The Holder is entitled to convert all or any amount of the principal face amount of the debenture then outstanding into shares of common stock of the Company at the conversion price of $0.1230 per share, subject to adjustment and does not require bifurcation. The Company has computed a beneficial conversion feature debt discount of $81,707, which is being amortized over the life of the loan. The note reflects an unamortized discount $10,213 as of December 31, 2008. On December 29, 2009, this note was satisfied in accordance with the recapitalization transaction with Fountainhead Capital Management, Ltd., (see Note 5). | | | — | | | 139,787 | |
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VYCOR MEDICAL, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009
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On February 15, 2008 the Company entered into a $500,000 Convertible Debenture, payable to Regent Private Capital, LLC, with interest at 6% per annum, due but not paid, on or before February 15, 2009. In addition, the debenture accrues interest at the rate of 12% per annum while the Maker is in default of the stated repayment terms. The Holder is entitled to convert all or any amount of the principal face amount of the debenture then outstanding into shares of common stock of the Company at the Conversion price of $0.1230 per share, subject to adjustment and does not require bifurcation. The Company has computed a beneficial conversion feature debt discount of $272,358, which is being amortized over the life of the loan. Subsequently, Regent assigned the principal amount of each note to Altcar Investments and Derek Johansen. On December 15, 2008, Johansen converted $250,000 of the debenture into 2,032,520 shares of common stock. This resulted in the recognition of unamortized beneficial conversion feature debt discount attributable to the debenture of $17,023. Further, on March 23, 2009, Altcar Investments converted $100,000 of the debenture plus accrued interest into 866,867 shares of common stock. The unamortized discount on the debt as of December 31, 2008 is $17,023. On December 29, 2009, this note was satisfied by the issuance of a short term debenture to the Holder for the principal and accrued interest to date (see Note 3). | | | — | | | 232,977 | |
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On April 15, 2008 the Company entered into a $150,000 Convertible Debenture payable to Fountainhead Capital Partners Limited, with interest at 6% per annum, due but not paid, on or before April 15, 2009. In addition, the debenture accrues interest at the rate of 12% per annum while the Maker is in default of the stated repayment terms. The Holder is entitled to convert all or any amount of the principal face amount of the debenture then outstanding into shares of common stock of the Company at the conversion price of $0.1230 per share, subject to adjustment and does not require bifurcation. The Company has computed a beneficial conversion feature debt discount of $81,707 which is being amortized over the life of the loan. The unamortized discount as of December 31, 2008 is $23,831. On December 29, 2009, this note was satisfied in accordance with the recapitalization transaction with Fountainhead Capital Management, Ltd., (see Note 5). | | | — | | | 126,169 | |
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On April 22, 2008 the Company entered into a $500,000 Convertible Debenture, payable to Regent Private Capital, LLC, with interest at 6% per annum, due on or before April 22, 2009. In addition, the debenture accrues interest at the rate of 12% per annum while the Maker is in default of the stated repayment terms. The Holder is entitled to convert all or any amount of the principal face amount of the debenture then outstanding into shares of common stock of the Company at the Conversion price of $0.1230 per share, subject to adjustment and does not require bifurcation. The Company has computed a beneficial conversion feature debt discount of $272,358, which is being amortized over the life of the loan. The unamortized discount as of December 31, 2008 is $90,786. On December 29, 2009, this note was satisfied by the issuance of a short term debenture to the Holder for the principal and accrued interest to date (see Note 3). | | | — | | | 409,214 | |
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VYCOR MEDICAL, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009
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All discounts are being amortized on a straight line basis that approximates effective yield method based upon the relevant FASB standard. | | | | | | | |
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Total long-term debt: | | | — | | | 1,077,197 | |
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Less current portion of debt | | | — | | | 1,077,197 | |
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Long-term portion of debt | | $ | — | | $ | — | |
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The following is a schedule of future minimum loan payments:
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2011 | | $ | — | |
2012 | | | — | |
2013 | | | — | |
2014 | | | — | |
2015 | | | — | |
Thereafter | | | — | |
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Total | | $ | — | |
Less debt discount | | | — | |
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Through December 29, 2009, the Company's entire long-term debt is secured by a first security interest in all of the assets of the Company.
5.EQUITY
Certain Equity Transactions
As prescribed in a previous agreement, in consideration for services provided to the Board of Directors, the Company issued 26,318 shares of its common stock to Steven Girgenti on March 23, 2009 and July 28, 2009, (52,636 shares in aggregate).
In accordance with an existing consulting agreement, in consideration for services provided, the Company issued 39,145 shares of its common stock to Dr. Konstantin Slavin on July 28, 2009.
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VYCOR MEDICAL, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009
Restructuring and recapitalization agreement with Fountainhead Capital Management Limited
Effective as of December 29, 2009, the Company entered into a restructuring and recapitalization (the “Recapitalization”) of certain outstanding loans by Fountainhead Capital Management Limited (“FHCM”), together with a funding commitment from FHCM, restructuring of Management’s compensation and matters related thereto. Separately, Regent Private Capital, LLC. (“Regent”) amended certain of its agreements with the Company and provided certain waivers in order to facilitate the Recapitalization.
Debt Restructuring (“Recapitalization”):
As of December 29, 2009, the Company and FHCM agreed to the Recapitalization which resulted in the following:
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1) | At the Closing, FHCM converted FHCM Debentures with an aggregate value (including accrued interest) of $300,000 into a number of shares of a newly designated series of Vycor Preferred Stock—Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (“New Preferred Shares”) which are convertible into the equivalent of 85% of the total proforma, fully-diluted share capital of Vycor at the Closing. |
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2) | The remaining FHCM Debentures were replaced with debentures that have virtually the same terms as the New RPC Debentures (see item 1 below) although without automatic conversion and retaining limited anti-dilution rights. |
Separately, as of December 29, 2009, the Company and Regent agreed to the following:
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1) | The Regent Debentures, together with accrued interest thereon, with the exception of the Regent November 2009 Advance of $32,000, were consolidated and replaced by two new convertible debentures in the face amounts of $350,000 and $453,690 (aggregating $803,690), respectively (the “New RPC Debentures”). Among other matters, the New RPC Debentures have a maturity date of August 31, 2010, the conversion price was modified to $0.0125 per share and the anti-dilution provisions eliminated. The New RPC Debentures are convertible at any time at the sole option of the holder and automatically convert at such time as Vycor has sufficient authorized but unissued shares of its Common Stock to permit such conversion and the Series A Preferred Shares have converted to common shares. The New RPC Debentures are senior obligations of Vycor, which rankpari passu with the remaining outstanding portion of FHCM Debentures and a portion of the new funds to be advanced to Vycor by FHCM (or procured by FHCM) pursuant to the terms of the Recapitalization (see FHCM Funding Commitment, below) and senior to all other Vycor obligations. The existing security agreement was amended to preserve the first priority security interest of the Holders in Vycor’s assets. |
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2) | At the closing of the Recapitalization, Vycor repaid the Regent November Advance of $32,000. |
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3) | The minority approval rights held by Regent pursuant to Schedule 6.2 of the Convertible Debenture Purchase Agreement between Regent and Vycor dated as of February 15, 2008 were rescinded. |
FHCM Funding Commitment:
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1) | On specified terms and conditions, FHCM agreed to fund or procure funding for Vycor’s ongoing operating expenses for a period commencing on the Closing Date through August 31, 2010 (“FHCM New Funding”). The amount of funding to be provided at closing (the “Closing Funding”) included but was not limited to funds to repay the $32,000 Regent November Advance. It was agreed that such funding shall be made on a monthly basis and each advance shall be subject to FHCM’s confirmation that Vycor’s operations for the period commencing the Closing Date through the end of the immediately prior month meet certain financial benchmarks. FHCM has also advised the Company that they will reconsider their funding commitment in the event of a material adverse |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009
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2) | Funds advanced as a part of the FHCM New Funding are each evidenced or to be evidenced by a Debenture which has a maturity date which is co-terminus with FHCM Debentures and New RPC Debentures and bear interest at a rate of six percent (6%) per annum, payable at maturity. Funds advanced as a part of the FHCM New Funding shall be priority obligations of Vycor. |
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3) | Vycor and FHCM entered into a Shareholder’s Agreement (“Shareholder’s Agreement”) which provided FHCM with certain rights and rights approval with respect to various aspects of Vycor’s operation and governance. |
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4) | The parties acknowledge that Vycor may enter into a Consulting Agreement with FHCM at some time after the Closing whereby Vycor will compensate FHCM for certain services provided to the Company (see Note 10). |
Restructuring of Agreements with Vycor Management:
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1) | Effective the Closing Date, Vycor entered into new employment agreements with Kenneth T. Coviello and Heather Vinas, respectively the Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company. |
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2) | At the Closing of the Recapitalization, Kenneth T. Coviello and Heather Vinas were granted new Warrants (“New Management Warrants”) to purchase an aggregate of 161,262,706 Common Shares of Vycor at an exercise price of $0.00717 per share. It is assumed that the New Management Warrants (which vest over a period of approximately two (2) years), when fully vested, will result in such Management ownership of approximately twenty-two percent (22%) of the Common Shares of the company on a fully diluted basis under the pro-forma capital structure based on the Recapitalization (see Note 10). |
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3) | Certain management accrued salaries were converted into a contingent retention bonus payable on the satisfaction of certain conditions. |
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4) | Management agreed that for the 12 months following Closing of the Recapitalization, all shares of Vycor Common Stock held by Management are subject to a lock-up agreement which was entered into at Closing of the Recapitalization. |
6. AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BY-LAWS
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1) | On December 1, 2009, the Board of Directors of the Company unanimously adopted a resolution to seek stockholder approval to (a) an amendment of the Company's Certificate of Incorporation to increase the Company's authorized capital to 1,010,000,000 shares comprising 1,000,000,000 shares of Common Stock par value $.0001 per share and 10,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock par value $0.0001 per share and (b) a decrease in the par value of the Company’s Common Stock and Preferred Stock from $.001 per share to $.0001 per share. Thereafter, on December 7, 2009, pursuant to the By-Laws of the Company and applicable Delaware law, this resolution was ratified. | |
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| An Information Statement was mailed to the Company’s stockholders on or about December 21, 2009 and the action will became effective on January 11, 2010, 20 days after this Information Statement was first mailed to stockholders and upon the filing of a Certificate of Amendment with the Delaware Secretary of State. | |
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2) | On December 17, 2009, the Company’s board of directors approved resolutions authorizing two new series of the Company’s Preferred Stock par value $.0001: | |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009
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| a. | Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. The Company’s board of directors authorized the filing of a Certificate of Designation with respect to 1,000,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. A copy of such Certificate of Designation is attached to this Report as an Exhibit and incorporated herein in its entirety by this reference. |
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| b. | Series B Convertible Preferred Stock. The Company’s board of directors authorized the filing of a Certificate of Designation with respect to 1,000,000 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock. A copy of such Certificate of Designation is attached to this Report as an Exhibit and incorporated herein in its entirety by this reference. |
7.SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
Under relevant FASB standard, options are recorded at their fair value on the measurement date. The Company remeasured the fair value of the options or warrants granted at each reporting period until performance under the consulting agreement was completed and the measurement date was reached. The Company expensed the fair value of the instrument granted over the requisite service period which was the term of the consulting agreement, or one year.
For employee based awards which consist only of awards made under the “Stock Option Plan” described below, the company follows relevant FASB standards which require companies to estimate the fair value of share-based payment awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model. Under these standards, compensation cost for employee cost for employee stock-based awards is based on the estimated grant-date fair value and recognized over the vesting period of the applicable award on a straight-line basis. There were no employee stock options granted for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Stock Option Plan
The Company has adopted the Vycor Medical, Inc Employee, Director, and Consultant Stock Plan as of February 13, 2008, that includes both incentive stock options and nonqualified stock options to be granted to employees, officers, and consultants, independent contractors, directors and affiliates of the Company. The board of directors establishes the terms and conditions of all stock options grants, subject to the Plan and applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Incentive stock options must be granted at an exercise price not less than the fair market value of the common stock on the grant date. The options granted to participants owning more than 10% of the Company’s outstanding voting stock must be granted at an exercise price not less than 110% of the fair market value of the common stock on the grant date. The options expire on the date determined by the board of directors, but may not extend mare than 10 years from the grant date, while incentive stock options granted to participants owning more than 10% of the Company’s outstanding voting stock expire five years from the grant date. The vesting period for employees is generally over three years. The vesting Period for nonemployees is determined based on the services being provided.
Initial grants totaling 500,000 shares each were issued on February 13, 2008 to Kenneth T. Coviello, Chief Executive Officer and Heather N. Vinas, President at an exercise price of $.135 per share. The options vest 33 1/3 % on each of the first, second, and third anniversary of the grant and expire February 12, 2018. Accordingly, for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, the Company recognized share-based compensation amounts of $28,920 and $28,920, for each of the respective grants.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009
The maximum number of shares of stock which maybe delivered under the plan shall automatically increase by a number sufficient to cause the number of shares covered by the plan to equal 10% of the total number of shares of stock then outstanding on a fully diluted basis.
Stock appreciation rights may be granted either on a stand alone basis or in conjunction with all or part of any other stock options granted under the plan. As of December 31, 2009 there were no awards of any stock appreciation rights.
Consulting Agreements
The Company entered into no new consulting agreements during the year ended December 31, 2009.
The details of the outstanding rights, options and warrants and value of such rights, options and warrants are as follows:
STOCK WARRANTS:
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Granted | | | 4,144,300 | | $ | 0.43 | |
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Outstanding at December 31, 2006 | | | 4,144,300 | | | 0.43 | |
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Granted | | | 1,143,408 | | | 0.32 | |
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Outstanding at December 31, 2007 | | | 5,287,708 | | | 0.41 | |
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Granted | | | 1,365,788 | | | 0.31 | |
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Cancelled or expired | | | (192,576 | ) | | 0.24 | |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009
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Outstanding at December 31, 2008 | | | 6,460,920 | | $ | 0.39 | |
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Granted | | | 32,900,132 | | | 0.01 | |
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Cancelled or expired | | | (850,468 | ) | | 0.26 | |
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Outstanding at December 31, 2009 | | | 38,510,581 | | $ | 0.03 | |
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STOCK OPTIONS:
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Granted | | | 1,050,000 | | | 0.14 | |
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Outstanding at December 31, 2008 | | | 1,050,000 | | $ | 0.14 | |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009
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Outstanding at December 31, 2009 | | | 1,050,000 | | $ | 0.14 | |
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In consideration for providing consulting services, the Company granted to GC Advisors LLC three warrants, each to purchase of 192,576 shares of the Company's common stock for a purchase price of $.24, .389, and .549 per share, respectively. The warrants expire on January 9, 2008, 2009, and 2010, respectively and were fair valued under the Black-Scholes Model.
In consideration for being the Company's strategic business advisor, in 2007 the Company issued a warrant to Martin Magida to purchase up to 160,480 shares of the Company's common stock at $.24 per share. The warrant is valid from September 1, 2007 for a period of five years. This warrant was fair valued under the Black-Scholes Model and amortized over the life of the agreement. For the year ended December 31, 2009, $4,456 was recognized as share-based compensation in connection with this agreement.
In consideration for providing advisory services in 2007, the Company issued a warrant to Robert Guinta to purchase up to 160,480 shares of the Company's common stock at $.24 per share. The warrant is valid from September 1, 2007 for a period of five years. This warrant was fair valued under the Black-Scholes Model and amortized over the life of the agreement. For the year ended December 31, 2009, $4,456 was recognized as share-based compensation in connection with this agreement.
As of December 31, 2009, there was approximately $141,000 of total unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested stock options awards, which are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 1.25 years.
Stock-based compensation expenses related to stock options granted to non-employees is recognized as the stock options are earned. The Company believes that the fair value of the stock options is more reliably measured than the fair value of the services received. The fair value of the stock options granted is calculated at each reporting date, using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, until the award vests or there is substantial disincentive for the non-employee not to perform the required services. The following assumptions were used in calculations of the Black Scholes option pricing model:
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| Risk-free interest rates | 4 - 5% | |
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| Expected life | 3 years | |
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| Expected dividends | 0% | |
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| Expected volatility | 99% | |
Stock-based compensation expense charged to operations on options and warrants granted to the above non-employees for the year ended December 31, 2009 is $8,911.
Expected Life. The expected life is based on the “simplified” method described in the SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin, Topic 14:Share-Based Payment.
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VYCOR MEDICAL, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009
Volatility. Since the Company was a private entity for most of 2007 with no historical data regarding the volatility of its common stock, the expected volatility used for 2006 and 2007 is based on volatility of similar entities, referred to as “guideline” companies. In evaluation similarity, the Company considered factors such as industry, stage of life cycle and size.
Risk-Free Interest Rate.The risk-free rate is based on rates approximating U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with remaining terms similar to the expected term on the options.
Dividend Yield. The Company has never declared or paid any cash dividends and does not plan to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future, and therefore, used an expected dividend yield of zero in the valuation method.
Forfeitures.The relevant FASB standards require the Company to estimate forfeitures at the time of grant, and revise those estimates in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. The Company uses historical data, however limited to date, to estimate pre-vesting options forfeitures and record stock-based compensation expense only for those awards that are expected to vest. All stock-based payment awards are amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods of awards, which are generally the vesting periods. If the Company’s actual forfeiture rate is materially different from its estimate, the stock-based compensation expense could be significantly different from what the Company has recorded in the current period.
The weighted-average remaining contractual life of outstanding warrants and options is 1.25 and 1.25 years, respectively. All of the warrants outstanding are currently exercisable.
8.INCOME TAXES
The Company has incurred net operating losses since inception. The Company has not reflected any benefit of such net operating loss carry forward in the financial statements. Prior to August 15, 2007 the Company was a limited liability company and losses were flowed through to the individual members, therefore the Company only has potential tax benefits from the date it became a ‘C’ corporation.
In assessing the realization of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income.
Based on the level of historical taxable losses and projections of future taxable income (losses) over the periods in which the deferred tax assets can be realized, management currently believes that it is more likely than not that the Company will not realize the benefits of these deductible differences. Accordingly, the Company has provided a valuation allowance against the gross deferred tax assets as follows:
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Gross deferred tax assets | | | 1,032,500 | | | 647,500 | |
Valuation allowance | | | (1,032,500 | ) | | (647,500 | ) |
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As of December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company has U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $2,950,000 and $1,850,000, respectively. The federal net operating loss carryforwards expire in the tax years 2027 through 2029.
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VYCOR MEDICAL, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009
Federal tax laws impose significant restrictions on the utilization of net operating loss carryforwards and research and development credits in the event of a change in ownership of the Company, as defined by the Internal Revenue Code Section 382. The Company’s net operating loss carryforwards and research and development credits may be subject to the above limitations.
The relevant FASB standard resulted in no adjustments to the Company’s liability for unrecognized tax benefits. As of both the date of adoption and as of December 31, 2008 there were no unrecognizable tax benefits. Accordingly, a tabular reconciliation from beginning to ending periods is not provided. The Company will classify any future interest and penalties as a component of income tax expense if incurred. To date, there have been no interest or penalties charged or accrued in relation to unrecognized tax benefits. The Company is subject to federal and state examinations for the year 2006 forward. There are no tax examinations currently in progress.
9.COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Lease
As of December 31, 2009, the Company was leasing its office space on a month to month basis. Rental expense for the year ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 were $20,351 and $28,076, respectively.
10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Debenture Conversion
As depicted in Note 4, on December 29, 2009, the Amended RPC Debentures were transferred from Regent to eight parties. In accordance with their terms, on January 11, 2010 the debentures were automatically converted to common shares at the rate of $0.0125 per share, causing the issuance to the parties of 64,295,200 shares of Common Stock in aggregate.
FCML Operating Funds Advances
In accordance with the Recapitalization agreement (see Note 5), FCML has advanced the Company operating funds on various dates. Currently, the Company has received $228,500 in funds during fiscal year 2010, and has issued convertible debentures in like amounts. These debentures bear an interest rate of 6% per annum, are due August 31, 2010, and $154,000 of which are convertible into shares of the Company’s Common Stock at the rate of $0.0125 per share at the Holder’s option.
Authorized Shares and Par Value Change
On January 11, 2010, a Certificate of Amendment was filed with the Delaware Secretary of State, effecting the change in the Company’s authorized capital from 110,000,000 shares to 1,010,000,000 shares and par value of said shares from $0.001 per share to $0.0001 per share (see Note 6).
FCML Consulting Agreement
On February 10, 2010, the Company entered into a Consulting Agreement with Fountainhead Capital Management Limited (“FCML”) pursuant to which FCML will provide a number of services to the Company. These services include, but are not limited to, certain strategic advisory services, certain financial services, identifying and evaluating potential investors and or potential merger and acquisition candidates for the Company, and other advisory services.
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VYCOR MEDICAL, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009
The term of the Consulting Agreement is two years. In consideration for the above, FCML will be paid a monthly retainer of $8,500, which shall be accrued and paid (at the option of FCML) in cash (following Vycor completing an additional funding of at least $1.5 million) or in Company stock valued at $0.0125 per share. In addition, upon execution of the Consulting Agreement, the Company shall issue to FCML warrants to purchase 39,063,670 shares of the Company’s Common Stock, at a price of $0.0125 per share and is obligated to issue to FCML warrants to purchase an additional 39,063,670 shares of the Company’s Common Stock, at a price of $0.0125 per share should new funding totaling $3 million in aggregate in Common Stock of Vycor or in securities convertible into Common Stock of Vycor at a price of no less than $0.0125 per share of Common Stock be closed during the term of the Consulting Agreement. All warrants are exercisable over a five-year term. Vycor has the right to terminate this agreement one year commencing with the date of this Agreement if the funding (as defined above) has not occurred by that date.
Amendment to Management Employment Agreements, Warrant Agreements
On February 10, 2010, Kenneth T. Coviello, Chief Executive Officer and Heather N. Vinas, President and Chairwoman executed amendments to their existing employment agreements. Each agreed to a modification of monthly compensation from $8,500 to $12,500, and further agreed to forego a provision for potential cash bonus in excess of base compensation. All other terms and conditions of the existing agreements remain in full force. Concurrent with this amendment, Coviello and Vinas each executed amendments to their existing warrants to purchase common stock. These amendments reduce the total number of shares subject to purchase from 80,631,353 to 48,540,708 for each officer. All other terms and conditions of these agreements remain in full force.
Series B Preferred Stock Sales
In accordance with the Certificate of Designation as noted above (see Note 6), the Company has sold 140,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock during the current fiscal year for an aggregate amount of $140,000. These shares yield dividends of 8% per annum, payable in cash or stock at the Company’s sole discretion. Series B Preferred Stock can be converted into the Company’s Common Stock at a multiple of 80 common shares per Series B share at the holder’s discretion, or can be redeemed by the Company using the equivalent multiple after the issue’s one year anniversary.
Media Relations Consulting Agreement
On February 17, 2010, the Company executed an agreement with Market Media Connect, LLC, (“MMC”), whereby MMC will act as a media relations consultant for the Company. The term of the agreement is six months, cancellable by either party upon 30 days notice. Compensation calls for a monthly retainer of $5,000, reimbursement for certain out of pocket expenses, warrants for the purchase of 500,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock at a price not less than $0.07 per share, and certain rights on future funding issues.
Sales, Marketing, and Investor Relations Consulting Agreement
On March 9, 2010, the Company entered into an agreement with Joe Simone for consulting services relating to identifying sales and marketing opportunities, increase investor awareness of the Company, identify potential new investors who might have an interest in investing in the Company, and other activities in the furtherance of the above. The term of the agreement is one year, cancellable by the Company upon the providing on notice. In consideration of the above, the Company has issued 750,000 shares of its Common Stock. In addition, at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, based on its assessment of Consultant’s performance for the preceding month, may issue warrants to Consultant to purchase up to 250,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock at an
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009
exercise price based on the greater of (a) the per share price of the Company’s most recent capital raise or (b) $0.0125 per share. All Warrants shall be exercisable for a period of two years from their date of issuance.
Office Lease Agreement
The Company executed a lease agreement with Regus Management Group, LLC dated January 4, 2010, for administrative office space at its current location at 80 Orville Drive, Bohemia, New York. The lease term is nine months ending October 31, 2010. Payments under this lease include $3,050 per month for occupancy, plus additional charges for common area, phone equipment, phone usage, secure inventory storage area, office services, and other consumables.
Girgenti Shares Issued
On February 23, 2010, in accordance with an existing agreement, the Company issued 800,000 shares of its Common Stock to Steven Girgenti for services rendered during the period of July 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009. These shares were valued by the Company at $0.0125 per share, and the attributable expense reflected in the statements herein.
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
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ITEM 9A(T). CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer performed an evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is accumulated and communicated to the issuer’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of 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 as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a - 15(f). Our internal control system was designed to provide reasonable assurance to our management and the Board of Directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements. All internal control systems, no matter how well designed have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Our management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008. In making this assessment, our management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) in Internal Control - Integrated Framework - Guidance for Smaller Public Companies (the COSO criteria). Based on our assessment we believe that, as of December 31, 2009, our internal control over financial reporting is effective based on those criteria.
This report does not include an attestation report by our independent registered public accounting firm, regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the SEC that permits the Company to only provide management’s report in this Form 10-K.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the year ended December 31, 2009 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION.
Restructuring and recapitalization agreement with Fountainhead Capital Management Limited
Effective as of December 29, 2009, the Company entered into a restructuring and recapitalization (the “Recapitalization”) of certain outstanding loans by Fountainhead Capital Management Limited (“FHCM”), together with a funding commitment from FHCM, restructuring of Management’s compensation and matters related thereto. Separately, Regent Private Capital, LLC. (“Regent”) amended certain of its agreements with the Company and provided certain waivers in order to facilitate the Recapitalization.
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| As of December 29, 2009, the Company and FHCM agreed to the Recapitalization which resulted in the following: |
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| 1) | At the Closing, FHCM converted FHCM Debentures with an aggregate value (including accrued interest) of $300,000 into a number of shares of a newly designated series of Vycor Preferred Stock—Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (“New Preferred Shares”) which are convertible into the equivalent of 85% of the total proforma, fully-diluted share capital of Vycor at the Closing. |
| 2) | The remaining FHCM Debentures were modified to have virtually the same terms as the Amended RPC Debentures (see item 1 below) although without automatic conversion and retaining limited anti-dilution rights. |
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| Separately, as of December 29, 2009, the Company and Regent agreed to the following: |
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| 1) | The Regent Debentures, together with accrued interest thereon, with the exception of the Regent November 2009 Advance of $32,000, were consolidated, amended and replaced by two new convertible debentures in the face amounts of $350,000 and $453,690 (aggregating $803,690), respectively (the “Amended RPC Debentures”). Among other matters, the New RPC Debentures have a maturity date of August 31, 2010, the conversion price was modified to $0.0125 per share and the anti-dilution provisions eliminated. The Amended RPC Debentures are convertible at any time at the sole option of the holder and automatically |
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| | convert at such time as Vycor has sufficient authorized but unissued shares of its Common Stock to permit such conversion and the Series A Preferred Shares have converted to common shares. The Amended RPC Debentures are senior obligations of Vycor, which rankpari passu with the remaining outstanding portion of FHCM Debentures and a portion of the new funds to be advanced to Vycor by FHCM (or procured by FHCM) pursuant to the terms of the Recapitalization (see FHCM Funding Commitment, below) and senior to all other Vycor obligations. The existing security agreement was amended to preserve the first priority security interest of the Holders in Vycor’s assets. |
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| 2) | At the closing of the Recapitalization, Vycor repaid the Regent November Advance of $32,000. |
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| 3) | The minority approval rights held by Regent pursuant to Schedule 6.2 of the Convertible Debenture Purchase Agreement between Regent and Vycor dated as of February 15, 2008 were rescinded. |
FHCM Funding Commitment:
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| 1) | On specified terms and conditions, FHCM agreed to fund or procure funding for Vycor’s ongoing operating expenses for a period commencing on the Closing Date through August 31, 2010 (“FHCM New Funding”). The amount of funding to be provided at closing (the “Closing Funding”) included but was not limited to funds to repay the $32,000 Regent November Advance. It was agreed that such funding shall be made on a monthly basis and each advance shall be subject to FHCM’s confirmation that Vycor’s operations for the period commencing the Closing Date through the end of the immediately prior month meet certain financial benchmarks. FHCM has also advised the Company that they will reconsider their funding commitment in the event of a material adverse change affecting the Company’s operations, such as, but not limited to, an impairment of the Company’s intellectual property rights. |
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| 2) | Funds advanced as a part of the FHCM New Funding are each evidenced or to be evidenced by a Debenture which has a maturity date which is co-terminus with FHCM Debentures and Amended RPC Debentures and bear interest at a rate of six percent (6%) per annum, payable at maturity. Funds advanced as a part of the FHCM New Funding shall be priority obligations of Vycor. |
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| 3) | Vycor and FHCM entered into a Shareholder’s Agreement (“Shareholder’s Agreement”) which provided FHCM with certain rights and rights approval with respect to various aspects of Vycor’s operation and governance. |
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| 4) | The parties acknowledge that Vycor may enter into a Consulting Agreement with FHCM at some time after the Closing whereby Vycor will compensate FHCM for certain services provided to the Company, (See Note 10). |
Restructuring of Agreements with Vycor Management:
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| 1) | Effective the Closing Date, Vycor entered into new employment agreements with Kenneth T. Coviello and Heather Vinas, respectively the Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company. |
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| 2) | At the Closing of the Recapitalization, Kenneth T. Coviello and Heather Vinas were granted new Warrants (“New Management Warrants”) to purchase an aggregate of 161,262,706 Common Shares of Vycor at an exercise price of $0.00717 per share. It is assumed that the New Management Warrants (which vest over a period of approximately two (2) years), when fully vested, will result in such Management ownership of approximately twenty-two percent (22%) of the Common Shares of the company on a fully diluted basis under the pro-forma capital structure based on the Recapitalization, (See Note 10). |
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| 3) | Certain management accrued salaries were converted into a contingent retention bonus payable on the satisfaction of certain conditions. |
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| 4) | Management agreed that for the 12 months following Closing of the Recapitalization, all shares of Vycor Common Stock held by Management are subject to a lock-up agreement which was entered into at Closing of the Recapitalization. |
Amendment of the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation
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| 1) | On December 1, 2009, the Board of Directors of the Company unanimously adopted a resolution to seek stockholder approval to (a) an amendment of the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation to increase the Company’s authorized capital to 1,010,000,000 shares comprising 1,000,000,000 shares of Common Stock par value $.0001 per share and 10,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock par value $0.0001 per share and (b) a decrease in the par value of the Company’s Common Stock and Preferred Stock from $.001 per share to $.0001 per share. Thereafter, on December 7, 2009, pursuant to the By-Laws of the Company and applicable Delaware law, this resolution was ratified. |
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| | An Information Statement was mailed to the Company’s stockholders on or about December 21, 2009 and the action became effective on January 11, 2010, 20 days after this Information Statement was first mailed to stockholders and upon the filing of a Certificate of Amendment with the Delaware Secretary of State. |
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| 2) | On December 17, 2009, the Company’s board of directors approved resolutions authorizing two new series of the Company’s Preferred Stock par value $.0001: |
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| | a. | Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. The Company’s board of directors authorized the filing of a Certificate of Designation with respect to 1,000,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. A copy of such Certificate of Designation is attached to this Report as an Exhibit and incorporated herein in its entirety by this reference. |
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| | b. | Series B Convertible Preferred Stock. The Company’s board of directors authorized the filing of a Certificate of Designation with respect to 1,000,000 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock. A copy of such Certificate of Designation is attached to this Report as an Exhibit and incorporated herein in its entirety by this reference. |
Subsequent Events
Debenture Conversion
On various dates between their issue date (December 29, 2009) and January 11, 2010, the Amended Regent Private Capital Debentures (see Financial Statements, Note 5) were transferred from Regent to eight separate parties. In accordance with their terms, the debentures were automatically converted to common shares at the rate of $0.0125 per share, causing the issuance to the parties of 64,295,200 shares of Common Stock in aggregate.
Fountainhead Capital Management Limited Operating Funds Advances
In accordance with the Recapitalization agreement (see Financial Statements, Note 5), Fountainhead Capital Management Limited has advanced the Company additional operating funds on various dates. Currently, the Company has received $228,500 in funds during fiscal year 2010, and has issued debentures and convertible debentures in the like amount in aggregate. These debentures bear an interest rate of 6% per annum, are due August 31, 2010, and $154,000 of which are convertible into shares of the Company’s Common Stock at the rate of $0.0125 per share.
Authorized Shares and Par Value Change
On January 11, 2010, a Certificate of Amendment was filed with the Delaware Secretary of State, effecting the change in the Company’s authorized capital from 110,000,000 shares to 1,010,000,000 shares and par value of said shares from $0.001 per share to $0.0001 per share.
FCML Consulting Agreement
On February 10, 2010, the Company entered into a Consulting Agreement with Fountainhead Capital Management Limited pursuant to which Fountainhead will provide a number of services to the Company. These services include, but are not limited to, certain strategic advisory services, certain financial services, identifying and evaluating potential investors and or potential merger and acquisition candidates for the Company, and other advisory services.
The term of the Consulting Agreement is two years. In consideration for the above, Fountainhead will be paid a monthly retainer of $8,500.00, which shall be accrued and paid (at the option of Fountainhead) in cash (following Vycor completing an additional funding of at least $1.5 million) or in Company stock valued at $0.0125 per share. In addition, upon execution of the Consulting Agreement, the Company shall issue to Fountainhead warrants to purchase 39,063,670 shares of the Company’s Common Stock, at a price of $0.0125 per share and is obligated to issue to Fountainhead warrants to purchase an additional 39,063,670 shares of the Company’s Common Stock, at a price of $0.0125 per share should new funding totaling $3 million in aggregate in Common Stock of Vycor or in securities convertible into Common Stock of Vycor at a price of no less than $0.0125 per share of Common Stock be closed during the term of the Consulting Agreement. All warrants are exercisable over a five-year term.
Management Employment Agreements Amendment
Effective December 29, 2009, the Company entered into new employment agreements with each of our Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Kenneth Coviello and with our President, Ms. Heather Vinas. These new employment agreements supersede all prior
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employment agreements or arrangements between the Company and these individuals. Copies of the new employment agreements were attached as Exhibits 10.3 and 10.4 to the Company’s Form 8-K Current Report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on January 6, 2010.
Series B Preferred Stock Sales
In accordance with the Certificate of Designation for Series B Preferred Stock, the Company has sold 140,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock during fiscal year 2010 for an aggregate amount of $140,000. These shares yield dividends of 8% per annum, payable in cash or stock at the Company’s sole discretion. Series B Preferred Stock can be converted into the Company’s Common Stock at a multiple of 80 common shares per Series B share at the holder’s discretion, or can be redeemed by the Company using the equivalent multiple after the issue’s one-year anniversary.
New Board of Directors Appointees
On February 10, 2010, the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Adrian Christopher Liddell and David Marc Cantor as directors of the Company, bringing the total number of directors serving the Company to six. Both directors will serve until their successors are appointed or the next stockholders’ meeting where directors are elected. Each of Messrs. Liddell and Mr. Cantor are principals of Fountainhead Capital Management Limited, the largest stockholder of the Company, which at the time held approximately 85% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s Common Stock. In addition, Fountainhead is a holder of the Company’s Debentures and is party to a Shareholder’s Agreement and Consulting Agreement with the Company.
Media Relations Consulting Agreement
On February 17, 2010, the Company executed an agreement with Market Media Connect, LLC, (“MMC”), whereby MMC will act as a media relations consultant for the Company. The term of the agreement is six months, cancellable by either party upon 30 days notice. Compensation calls for a monthly retainer of $5,000, reimbursement for certain out of pocket expenses, warrants for the purchase of 500,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock at a price not less than $0.07 per share, and certain rights on future funding issues.
Sales, Marketing, and Investor Relations Consulting Agreement
On March 9, 2010, the Company entered into an agreement with Joe Simone for consulting services relating to identifying sales and marketing opportunities, increase investor awareness of the Company, identify potential new investors who might have an interest in investing in the Company, and other activities in the furtherance of the above. The term of the agreement is one year, cancellable by the Company upon the providing on notice. In consideration of the above, the Company has issued 750,000 shares of its Common Stock. In addition, at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, based on its assessment of Consultant’s performance for the preceding month, may issue warrants to Consultant to purchase up to 250,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock at an exercise price based on the greater of (a) the per share price of the Company’s most recent capital raise or (b) $0.0125 per share. All Warrants shall be exercisable for a period of one (1) year from their date of issuance.
Office Lease Agreement
The Company executed a lease agreement with Regus Management Group, LLC dated January 4, 2010, for administrative office space at its current location at 80 Orville Drive, Bohemia, New York. The lease term is nine months ending October 31, 2010. Payments under this lease include $3050 per month, plus additional charges for common area, phone equipment, phone usage, secure inventory storage area, office services, and other consumables.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Our Directors and Executive Officers
Set forth below is certain biographical information concerning our current executive officers and directors. We currently have two executive officers as described below.
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Kenneth T. Coviello | | Chief Executive Officer and a Director | | 59 |
Heather N. Vinas | | President and a Director | | 30 |
Pascale Mangiardi | | Director | | 37 |
Steven Girgenti | | Director | | 64 |
Adrian Christopher Liddell | | Director | | 51 |
David Marc Cantor | | Director | | 43 |
Kenneth Coviello, 59, is our Chief Executive Officer and a director and will oversee strategic planning as well as directing manufacturing, marketing and product development. Mr. Coviello has more than 25 years of experience in successfully developing, selling and marketing medical devices and managing medical device and healthcare product companies. Mr. Coviello has held positions of Vice President, Senior Vice President and President of medical device companies, including Lumex and Graham Field. From 2000-2005, he was Senior Vice President at Misonix Inc., a public NASDAQ-listed medical device company that specializes in the design, manufacture and sale of ultrasonic surgical devices for orthopedic, neurosurgical, wound and urological applications. Mr. Coviello was responsible for Misonix medical device revenues and profitability, distribution partner contracts and factory operations in Farmingdale, NY. During his association with Misonix, Inc., Misonix increased its medical devices line from a single product to nine, grew medical device revenue, acquired and developed medical technology. While he was with Misonix, Inc, he was also appointed by Misonix, Inc. to the position of Chief Executive Officer of Hearing Innovations, Inc., a major funding entity and senior debt holder of Misonix, Inc. from August 2002 – November 2005. Mr. Coviello joined us on January 1, 2006 after leaving Misonix, Inc. in November 2005. Previous associations were:
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| 1999-2000 FNC Medical- manufacturer and distributor of diabetic skin care supplies, |
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| 1992-1998 Graham Field- manufacturer and distributor of Medical devices, equipment and supplies |
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| 1972-1991 Lumex Inc. - manufacturer of medical devices and healthcare products |
Heather N. Vinas, 30, is our founder, our President and a director and is involved in the strategic planning as well as directing Global Business Development and Sales. Ms. Vinas has more than 10 years experience in the medical profession ranging from hospitals to medical device manufacturing. Ms. Vinas joined us in November 2005. Ms. Vinas’s most recent position from 2001-2005 was as Director of Sales at Misonix, Inc., a public NASDAQ-listed medical device company that specializes in ultrasonic surgical devices for orthopedic, neurosurgical, wound and urological applications. Ms. Vinas’s responsibilities included international and domestic business development, knowledge and certification in export compliance, regulatory approval process and high-level executive contact and negotiations at some of the largest device companies in the world such as Tyco, Mentor, Aesculap, Richard Wolf and ACMI. She was also responsible for both domestic and international sales development. Ms. Vinas belongs to the Brain Injury Association, American Brain Tumor Association, and the National Association for Female Executives. She holds an Associates Degree in Business with a focus on Human Sciences and has additional credits in business administration from Katharine Gibbs College.
Pascale Mangiardi, 37, has been our director since October 30, 2007. She is presently the founder and President of Rougemont Management Services LLC and Chief Financial Officer of Optimus Services, LLC. From 2002-2006, she was a financial officer for John R. Mangiardi, MD, PC and from 2001 - 2002, she was the Assistant CEO at Hirslanden-Group Management AG, Zurich. Ms. Mangiardi holds a Diploma from the Swiss Business Administration School.
Steven Girgenti, 64, has been a director since November 19, 2008. He is President, CEO, Director and Co-Founder DermWorx, a specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to solutions for dermatological conditions. Steve is also the Worldwide Chairman of Ogilvy Healthworld, a leading global healthcare communications network with 55 offices in 36 countries. The network has more than 1,000 brand assignments from nearly 200 clients worldwide, providing strategic marketing and communications services to many of the world’s leading healthcare companies. Mr. Girgenti founded Healthworld in 1986 and, under his leadership, the company has made numerous acquisitions to expand and diversify the business. Healthworld went public
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in 1997. In addition to Vycor Medical, Mr. Girgenti has served as a director of Burren Pharmaceuticals and Pharmacon International, and is currently a director of AVTV Networks. He is also Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors for the Mt. Sinai Hospital Prostate Disease and Research Center in New York City, and is on the Board of Directors for Jack Martin Fund, a Mt. Sinai Hospital affiliated charitable organization devoted to pediatric oncology research. He graduated from Columbia University and has worked in the pharmaceutical industry since 1968 for companies such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Carter Wallace and DuPont, as well as advertising agencies that specialize in healthcare. During his career, Steve has held positions in marketing research, product management, new product planning and commercial development.
Adrian Christopher Liddell, 51, is a principal of Fountainhead Capital Partners Limited, an investment company based in Jersey, Channel Islands, which invests in, raises capital for and provides strategic advice to growth companies in healthcare and other sectors. Mr. Liddell has 30 years of strategic, corporate and financial advisory and company investment. From 2003-2006, Mr. Liddell was an investment advisor at Phoenix Equity Partners, a European private equity fund. From 1998 to 2003, Mr. Liddell served as Managing Director, Mergers & Acquisitions at Donaldson Lufkin & Jenrette and then Citigroup in London. From 1984 to 1998, Mr. Liddell held various positions at Samuel Montagu & Co, Lehman Brothers and Erik Penser Corporate Finance in London. Mr. Liddell qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1984 and holds an MA from Christ’s College, Cambridge University.
David Marc Cantor, 43, is a founding principal of Fountainhead Capital Partners Limited, an investment company based in Jersey, Channel Islands, which invests in, raises capital for and provides strategic advice to growth companies across a broad range of sectors. Mr. Cantor has over 22 years experience in Investment Banking with a focus on Mergers and Acquisitions and Equity Capital Raisings. Prior to Fountainhead from 2001 – 2005 he was at Citigroup Capital Markets where he was Co-head of its European Business Development and subsequently European Head of its Diversified Industrials and Aerospace activities. Prior to Citigroup he was a Managing Director in M&A at Donaldson Lufkin & Jenrette and worked at Lehman Brothers both in New York and London in both the Equity capital and M&A groups. Mr. Cantor has a BSc with Honours from City Business School, London.
All of our directors hold office until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until their respective successors have been elected or qualified. Officers serve at the discretion of the board of directors. There are no family relationships among our directors or executive officers. There is no arrangement or understanding between or among our officers and directors pursuant to which any director or officer was or is to be selected as a director or officer, and there is no arrangement, plan or understanding as to whether non-management stockholders will exercise their voting rights to continue to elect the current board of directors.
Except for Mr. Coviello, our directors and executive officers have not during the past five years:
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• | been convicted in a criminal proceeding and is not subject to a pending criminal proceeding; |
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• | been subject to any order, judgment or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently or temporarily enjoining, barring, suspending or otherwise limiting his involvement in any type of business, securities, futures, commodities or banking activities; |
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Mr. Coviello was Senior Vice President of Misonix Inc., a major funding entity and senior debt holder for Hearing Innovations Inc. Mr. Coviello was appointed Chief Executive Officer and an officer of Hearing Innovations after a resignation of senior management at Hearing Innovations. He was Chief Executive Officer from August 2002 – November 2005.
On July 14, 2004, Hearing Innovations Inc. sent all shareholders and creditors a plan for reorganization and disclosure statement. Misonix Inc. was committed to fund Hearing Innovations Inc. up to $150,000 for the reorganization plan. Hearing Innovations Inc. filed for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in September 2004. The Plan of Reorganization of Hearing Innovations Inc. was confirmed by the court on January 13, 2005. Based upon the final decree, and the approval by the court of the Bankruptcy Plan, Misonix Inc. became the sole shareholder of Hearing Innovations Inc.
Committees of the Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors does not have any committees.
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
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None of our executive officers serves as a member of the Board of Directors or compensation committee of any other entity that has one or more of its executive officers serving as a member of our Board of Directors.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
The following is a summary of the compensation we paid for each of the last three years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively (i) to the persons who acted as our principal executive officer during our fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 and (ii) to the person who acted as our next most highly compensated executive officer other than our principal executive officer who was serving as our executive officer as of the end of our last fiscal year.
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Name and Principal Position | | Year | | Salary ($) | | Bonus ($) | | Stock Awards ($) (1) | | Option Awards ($) | | Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation | | Non- Qualified Deferred Compensation Earnings ($) | | All other Compensation ($) | | Total ($) | |
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Kenneth T. Coviello | | | 2009 | | $ | 102,230 | | | — | | $ | 162,477 | | $ | 29,212 | | ` | — | | | — | | $ | 21,813 | | $ | 315,732 | |
(Chief Executive Officer) | | | 2008 | | $ | 165,000 | | | — | | | — | | $ | 29,212 | | | — | | | — | | $ | 18,150 | | $ | 212,362 | |
| | | 2007 | | $ | 137,433 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | $ | 17,302 | | $ | 154,735 | |
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Heather N. Vinas | | | 2009 | | $ | 102,230 | | | — | | $ | 162,477 | | $ | 29,212 | | | — | | | — | | $ | 26,644 | | $ | 320,563 | |
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(President) | | | 2008 | | $ | 165,000 | | | — | | | — | | $ | 29,212 | | | — | | | — | | $ | 19,204 | | $ | 213,416 | |
| | | 2007 | | $ | 117,000 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | $ | 17,302 | | $ | 134,302 | |
(1) Management Warrants
OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS
Grants of Plan-Based Awards
Initial grants under the 2008 Stock Plan were to Kenneth T. Coviello and Heather N. Vinas of options to purchase 1,000,000 shares in the aggregate. There were no option exercises by or stock vested in fiscal 2008 or 2009
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Name | | Grant Date | | Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Exercisable | | Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options (#) | | Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Unexercisable (1) | | Option Exercise Price ($) | | Option Expiration Date | |
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Kenneth T. Coviello | | | 2/15/2008 | | | — | | | — | | | 500,000 | | $ | 0.135 | | | 2/12/2018 | |
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Heather N. Vinas | | | 2/15/2008 | | | — | | | — | | | 500,000 | | $ | 0.135 | | | 2/12/2018 | |
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Plan category | | Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights (a) | | 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 approved by security holders | | | 1,000,000 | | $ | 0.135 | | | 2,651,345 | |
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Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders | | | 50,000 | | | 0.190 | | | — | |
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Total | | | 1,050,000 | | $ | 0.138 | | | 2,651,345 | |
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Warrants Issued to Management
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Name | | Grant Date | | Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Exercisable Warrants (1) | | Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Exercisable Warrants (1) | | Warrant Exercise Price ($) | | Warrant Expiration Date | |
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Kenneth T. Coviello | | | 12/29/2009 | | | — | | | 80,631,353 | | $ | 0.00717 | | | 12/29/2014 | |
Heather N. Vinas | | | 12/29/2009 | | | — | | | 80,631,353 | | $ | 0.00717 | | | 12/29/2014 | |
Total | | | | | | — | | | 161,262,706 | | $ | 0.00717 | | | | |
(1) As of December 31, 2009
Employment Agreements
Effective December 29, 2009, the Company entered into new employment agreements with each of our Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Kenneth Coviello and with our President, Ms. Heather Vinas. These new employment agreements supersede all prior employment agreements or arrangements between the Company and these individuals. Copies of the new employment agreements were attached as Exhibits 10.3 and 10.4 to the Company’s Form 8-K Current Report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on January 6, 2010.
Compensation of Directors
In 2009, we granted Steven Girgenti a total of 52,632 shares of the Company’s Common Stock for Mr. Girgenti’s service to the Board of Directors in 2009. In 2010, Mr. Girgenti will be entitled to receive $5,000 in cash or stock at the option of the company per quarter and $1,500 per board meeting
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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to the beneficial ownership of our voting securities by (i) any person or group owning more than 5% of any class of voting securities, (ii) each director, (iii) our chief executive officer and president and (iv) all executive officers and directors as a group as of March 24, 2010. Unless noted, the address for the following beneficial owners and management is 80 Orville Drive, Suite 100, Bohemia, New York 11716.
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Title of Class | | Name and Address of Beneficial Owner | | Amount and Nature of Beneficial Owner (1) | | Percent of Class (2) | |
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Common Stock | | | Kenneth Coviello | | | 10,934,609 | | | 1.74 | % |
Common Stock | | | Heather N. Vinas | | | 10,934,609 | | | 1.74 | % |
Common Stock | | | Pascale Mangiardi | | | — | | | 0.00 | % |
Common Stock | | | Steven Girgenti | | | 878,948 | | | * | |
Common Stock | | | Adrian Christopher Liddell | | | — | | | 0.00 | % |
Common Stock | | | Marc David Cantor | | | — | | | 0.00 | % |
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Common Stock | | | All executive officers and directors as a group | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | 22,748,166 | | | 3.59 | % |
Common Stock | | | Fountainhead Capital Management | | | | | | | |
| | | Limited Portman House | | | | | | | |
| | | Hue Street, St,Helier, Jersey JB4 5RP | | | 612,872,095 | | | 87.01 | % |
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Common Stock | | | Sawmill Trust c/o Mitchell Greene Robinson Brog Greene 1345 Avenue of the Americas | | | | | | | |
| | | New York, NY 10105 | | | 5,117,921 | | | | * |
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* | Less than 1% |
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(1) | In determining beneficial ownership of our common stock, the number of shares shown includes shares which the beneficial owner may acquire upon exercise of debentures, warrants and options which may be acquired within 60 days. In determining the percent of common stock owned by a person or entity on March 24, 2010, (a) the numerator is the number of shares of the class beneficially owned by such person or entity, including shares which the beneficial ownership may acquire within 60 days of exercise of debentures, warrants and options, and (b) the denominator is the sum of (i) the total shares of that class outstanding on March 24, 2010 (622,893,799 shares of common stock) and (ii) the total number of shares that the beneficial owner may acquire upon exercise of the debentures, warrants and options. Unless otherwise stated, each beneficial owner has sole power to vote and dispose of its shares. |
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(2) | In addition, in determining the percent of common stock owned by a person or entity on March 24, 2010, (a) the numerator is the number of shares of the class beneficially owned by such person and includes shares which the beneficial owner may acquire within 60 days upon conversion or exercise of a derivative security, and (b) the denominator is the sum of (i) the shares of that class outstanding on March 24, 2010 (622,893,799 shares of common stock) and (ii) the total number of shares that the beneficial owner may acquire upon conversion or exercise of a derivative security within such 60 day period. Unless otherwise stated, each beneficial owner has sole power to vote and dispose of the shares. |
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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The Company is currently not party to any related party transactions.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
Audit Fees
The aggregate fees billed by our principal accountant for the audit of our annual financial statements, review of financial statements included in the quarterly reports and other fees that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively, were approximately $15,000 and $13,754.
Tax Fees
The aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by our principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively, were $0 and $0. These fees related to the preparation of federal income and state franchise tax returns.
All Other Fees
There were no other fees billed for products or services provided by our principal accountant for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008.
PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
The following documents are filed as part of this 10-K:
1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following documents are filed in Part II, Item 8 of this annual report on Form 10-K:
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| • | Report of Paritz & Co., P.C., Independent Registered Certified Public Accounting Firm |
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| • | Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2009 and 2008 (audited) |
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| • | Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 (audited) |
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| • | Statements of Stockholders’ Deficit from January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2009 (audited) |
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| • | Statement of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 (audited) |
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| • | Notes to Financial Statements (audited) |
2. FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
All financial statement schedules have been omitted as they are not required, not applicable, or the required information is otherwise included.
3. EXHIBITS
The exhibits listed below are filed as part of or incorporated by reference in this report.
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Exhibit No. | Identification of Exhibit |
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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 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. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the 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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| | Vycor Medical, Inc. |
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| | (Registrant) |
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| By: | |
| | /s/ Kenneth T. Coviello |
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| | Kenneth T. Coviello |
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| | Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Financial Officer) |
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| Date | |
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| | March 31, 2010 |
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| By: | |
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| | /s/ Heather N. Vinas |
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| | Heather N. Vinas |
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| | President and Director (Principal Executive Officer) |
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| Date | |
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| | March 31, 2010 |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following person on behalf of the registrant and in the capacity and on the date indicated.
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| By: | |
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| | /s/ Kenneth T. Coviello |
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| | Kenneth T. Coviello |
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| | Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Financial Officer) |
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| Date | |
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| | March 31, 2010 |
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| By: | |
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| | /s/ Heather N. Vinas |
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| | Heather N. Vinas |
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| | President and Director (Principal Executive Officer) |
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| Date | |
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| | March 31, 2010 |
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| By: | |
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| | /s/ Pascale Mangiardi |
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| | Pascale Mangiardi |
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| | Director |
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| Date | |
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| | March 31, 2010 |
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| By: | |
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| | /s/ Steven Girgenti |
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| | Steven Girgenti |
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| | Director |
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| Date | |
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| | March 31, 2010 |
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| By: | |
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| | /s/ Adrian Christopher Liddell |
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| | Adrian Christopher Liddell |
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| | Director |
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| Date | |
| | March 31, 2010 |
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| By: | |
| | /s/ David Marc Cantor |
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| | David Marc Cantor |
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| | Director |
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| Date | |
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| | March 31, 2010 |
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