UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
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Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2010
OR
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Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from ________ to ________
Commission File No.0-13316
BROADCAST INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Utah |
| 87-0395567 |
(State or other jurisdiction of |
| (IRS Employer |
incorporation or organization) |
| Identification No.) |
7050 Union Park Ave. #600, Salt Lake City, Utah 84047
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(801) 562-2252
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes S No £
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Date File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to post such files). Yes £ No £
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
£ Large accelerated filer £ Accelerated filer £ Non-accelerated filer S Smaller reporting company
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act) Yes £ No S
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
Class | Outstanding as of November 5, 2010 |
Common Stock, $.05 par value | 45,659,150 shares |
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Broadcast International, Inc.
Form 10-Q
Table of Contents
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Page
Item 1. Financial Statements
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
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PART II -OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
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Item 1A. Risk Factors
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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
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Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
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Item 4. [REMOVED AND RESERVED]
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Item 5. Other Information
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Item 6. Exhibits
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Signatures
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
BROADCAST INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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| December 31, 2009 |
| September 30, 2010 |
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| (Unaudited) | |
| ASSETS: |
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| Current Assets |
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| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 263,492 | $ | 311,227 |
| Trade accounts receivable, net |
| 1,187,660 |
| 947,544 |
| Inventory |
| 105,410 |
| 63,115 |
| Prepaid expenses |
| 128,042 |
| 235,660 |
| Total current assets |
| 1,684,604 |
| 1,557,546 |
| Property and equipment, net |
| 3,811,377 |
| 2,802,420 |
| Other Assets |
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| Debt offering costs |
| 447,525 |
| 2,088,905 |
| Patents, net |
| 177,413 |
| 169,948 |
| Long-term investments |
| 274,264 |
| - |
| Deposits and ot her assets |
| 422,974 |
| 660,963 |
| Total other assets |
| 1,322,176 |
| 2,919,816 |
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| Total assets | $ | 6,818,157 | $ | 7,279,782 |
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| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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| LIABILITIES |
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| Current Liabilities |
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| Accounts payable | $ | 2,023,378 | $ | 2,050,858 |
| Payroll and related expenses |
| 385,349 |
| 526,414 |
| Other accrued expenses |
| 180,695 |
| 394,354 |
| Unearned revenue |
| 91,729 |
| 80,820 |
| Current portion of notes payable (net of discount of $24,186 and $935,156, respectively) |
| 13,354,166 |
| 18,424,769 |
| Other current obligations |
| 1,238,779 |
| 1,377,764 |
| Derivative valuation |
| 969,900 |
| 1,003,300 |
| Total current liabilities |
| 18,243,996 |
| 23,858,279 |
| Long-term Liabilities |
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| Long-term portion of notes payable |
| 162,500 |
| - |
| Other long-term obligations |
| 2,494,512 |
| 1,443,077 |
| Total long-term liabilities |
| 2,657,012 |
| 1,443,077 |
| Total liabilities |
| 20,901,008 |
| 25,301,356 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT: |
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| Preferred stock, no par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized; none issued |
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| -- |
| Common stock, $.05 par value, 180,000,000 shares authorized; 39,690,634 and 45,507,103 shares issued as of December 31, 2009 and September 30, 2010, respectively |
| 1,984,532 | &nb sp; | 2,275,355 |
| Additional paid-in capital |
| 77,760,811 |
| 85,180,623 |
| Accumulated deficit |
| (93,828,194) |
| (105,477,552) |
| Total stockholders’ deficit |
| (14,082,851) |
| (18,021,574) |
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| Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit | $ | 6,818,157 | $ | 7,279,782 |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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BROADCAST INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
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| For the nine months ended | ||||
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| September 30, |
| September 30, | ||||
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| 2010 |
| 2009 |
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Net sales | $ | 806,398 | $ | 1,885,600 | $ | 1,515,030 | $ | 5,359,907 |
Cost of sales |
| 653,702 |
| 1,257,954 |
| 1,510,804 |
| 3,847,716 |
Gross profit |
| 152,696 |
| 627,646 |
| 4,226 |
| 1,512,191 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Administrative and general |
| 1,193,978 |
| 801,351 |
| 3,950,059 |
| 3,180,412 |
Selling and marketing |
| 152,237 |
| 55,007 |
| 472,689 |
| 197,276 |
Research and development |
| 924,563 |
| 588,147 |
| 2,657,897 |
| 2,090,212 |
Depreciation and amortization |
| 190,443 |
| 190,846 |
| 562,161 |
| 575,856 |
Total operating expenses |
| 2,461,221 |
| 1,635,351 |
| 7,642,806 |
| 6,043,756 |
Total operating loss |
| (2,308,525) |
| (1,007,705) |
| (7,638,580) |
| (4,531,565) |
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Other income (expense): |
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Interest income |
| 3,249 |
| - |
| 18,231 |
| 3,295 |
Interest expense |
| (1,711,601) |
| (3,531,090) |
| (4,925,153) |
| (7, 379,794) |
Gain (loss) on derivative valuation |
| 126,400 |
| (1,044,993) |
| 3,115,00 0 |
| 240,100 |
Gain (loss) on sale of securities |
| 60,558 |
| - |
| 122,308 |
| (49,264) |
Loss on sale of assets |
| (9,690) |
| - |
| (11,296) |
| - |
Unrealized gain on long term investments |
| 260 |
| - |
| 57,291 |
| - |
Other income (expense), net |
| (5,798) |
| 59,121 |
| (10,935) |
| 67,870 |
Total other income (expense) |
| (1,536,622) |
| (4,516,962) |
| (1,634,554) |
| (7,117,793) |
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Loss before income taxes |
| (3,845,147) |
| (5,524,667) |
| (9,273,134) |
| (11,649,358) |
Provision for income taxes |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
Net loss | $ | (3,845,147) | $ | (5,524,667) | $ | (9,273,134) | $ | (11,649,358) |
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Net loss per share – basic & diluted | $ | (0.10) | $ | (0.13) | $ | (0.24) | $ | (0.28) |
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Weighted average shares – basic & diluted |
| 39,483,200 |
| 43,098,800 |
| 39,141,000 |
| 41,402,000 |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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BROADCAST INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
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| Nine Months Ended | ||
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| September 30, | ||
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| 2009 |
| 2010 |
Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net loss | $ | (9,273,134) | $ | (11,649,358) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
| 581,971 |
| 1,179,380 |
Common stock issued for services |
| - |
| 399,466 |
Common stock issued for in process research and development |
| 256,265 |
| 4,024 |
Accretion of discount on convertible notes payable |
| 3,393,477 |
| 3,251,360 |
Capitalized interest on convertible note |
| 1,035,452 |
| 1,131,836 |
Stock based compensation |
| 807,597 |
| 879,570 |
Loss on sale of assets |
| 11,296 |
| - |
Extinguishment of Debt |
| - |
| 802,190 |
Gain on derivative liability valuation |
| (3,115,000) |
| (240,100) |
Loss (gain) on sale of securities available for sale |
| (122,308) |
| 49,264 |
Comprehensive gain on sale of securities available for sale |
| (57,291) |
| - |
Allowance for doubtful accounts |
| 16,529 |
| (38,904) |
Changes in assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
| (376,249) |
| 279,020 |
Inventories |
| 7,219 |
| 42,295 |
Debt offering costs |
| 344,250 |
| 1,648,620 |
&nbs p; Prepaid and other assets |
| 60,482 |
| 20,393 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
| (19,112) |
| 259,419 |
Deferred revenues |
| 1,237 |
| (10,909) |
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&nbs p; Net cash used in operating activities |
| (6,447,319) |
| (1,992,434) |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Purchase of equipment |
| (1,536,675) |
| (190,173) |
Proceeds from the sale of auction rate preferred securities |
| 2,025,000 |
| 225,000 |
Proceeds from sale of assets |
| 4,451 |
| - |
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Net cash provided by investing activities |
| 492,776 |
| 34,827 |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Proceeds from the exercise of options and warrants |
| 58,500 |
| - |
Proceeds from the sale of equity |
| - |
| 1,335,000 |
Principal payments on debt |
| (1,087,729) |
| (1,304,658) |
Proceeds from equipment financing |
| 4,100,670 |
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Proceeds from notes payable |
| 1,400,000 |
| 1,975,000 |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
| 4,471,441 |
| 2,005,342 |
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
| (1,483,102) |
| 47,735 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
| 3,558,336 |
| 263,492 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 2,075,234 | $ | 311,227 |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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BROADCAST INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
September 30, 2010
Note 1 – Basis of Presentation
In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Broadcast International, Inc. (“we” or the “Company”) contain the adjustments, all of which are of a normal recurring nature, necessary to present fairly our financial position at December 31, 2009 and September 30, 2010 and the resul ts of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2010, respectively, with the cash flows for each of the nine month periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2010, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended December 31, 2010.
Note 2 - Reclassifications
Certain 2009 financial statement amounts have been re classified to conform to 2010 presentations.
Note 3 – Going Concern
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. We have incurred losses and have not demonstrated the ability to generate sufficient cash flows from operations to satisfy our liabilities and sustain operations. These factors raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
Our continuation as a going concern is dependent on our ability to generate sufficient income and cash flow to meet our obligations on a timely basis and to obtain additional financing as may be requir ed. We are actively seeking options to obtain additional capital and financing. There is no assurance we will be successful in our efforts. The accompanying statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern
Note 4 – Weighted Average Shares
The computation of diluted earnings per common share is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year, plus the dilutive common stock equivalents that would rise from the exercise of stock options, warrants and restricted stock units outstanding during the year, using the treasury stock method and the average market price per share during the year.
As we experienced net losses during the three and nine month periods ending September 30, 2010 and 2009, no common stock equivalents have been included in the diluted earnings per common share calculations as the effect of such common stock equivalents would be anti-dilutive.
Options and warrants to purchase 16,565,816 and 15,454,415, shares of common stock at prices ranging from $0.33 to $36.25 and $0.02 to $45.90 per share were outstanding at September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Additionally, restricted stock units of 950,000 and 335,000 were outstanding at September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Furthermore, the Company had convertible debt that was convertible into 10,404,493 and 3,608,952 shares of common stock at September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively that was excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because the effect was anti-dilutive.
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Note 5 – Stock-based Compensation
In accordance with ASC Topic 718, stock-based compensation cost is estimated at the grant date, based on the estimated fair value of the awards, and recognized as expense ratably over the requisite service period of the award for awards expected to vest.
Stock Incentive Plans
Under the Broadcast International, Inc. 2004 Long-term Incentive Plan (the “2004 Plan”), the board of directors may issue incentive stock options to employees and directors and non-qualified stock options to consultants of the company. Options generally may not be exercised until twelve months after the date granted and expire ten years after being granted. Options granted vest in accordance with the vesting schedule determined by the board of directors, usually ratably over a three-year vesting schedule upon anniversary date of the grant. Should an employee terminate before the vesting period is completed, the unvested portion of each grant is forfeited. We have used the Black-Scholes valuation model to estimate fair value of our stock-based awards, which requires various judgmental assumptions including estimated stock price volatility, forfeiture rates, and expected life. Our computation of expected volatility is based on a combination of historical and market-based implied volatility. The number of unissued stock options authorized under the 2004 Plan at September 30, 2010 was 1,641,845.
The Broadcast International, Inc. 2008 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2008 Plan”) has become our primary plan for providing stock-based incentive compensation to our eligible employees and non-employee directors and consultants of the company. The provisions of the 2008 Plan are similar to the 2004 Plan except that the 2008 Plan allows for the grant of share equivalents such as restricted stock awards, stock bonus awards, performance shares and restricted stock units in addition to non-qualified and incentive stock options. We continue to maintain and grant awards under our 2004 Plan which will remain in effect until it expires by its terms. The number of unissued shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the 2008 Plan was 2,765,000 at September 30, 2010.
Stock Options
We estimate the fair value of stock option awards granted beginning January 1, 2006 using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. We then amortize the fair value of awards expected to vest on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods of the awards, which is generally the period from the grant date to the end of the vesting period. The Black-Scholes valuation model requires various judgmental assumptions including the estimated volatility, risk-free interest rate and expected option term. Our computation of expected volatility is based on a combination of historical and market-based implied volatility. The risk-free interest rate was based on the yield curve of a zero-coupon U.S. Treasury bond on the date the stock option award was granted with a maturity equal to the expected term of the stock option award. The expected option term is derived from an analysis of historical experience of similar awards combined with expected future exercise patterns based on several factors including the strike price in relation to the current and expected stock price, the minimum vest period and the remaining contractual period.
The fair values for the options granted for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 were estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:
| Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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| 2010 | 2009 | |
Risk free interest rate | 3.14% | 3.48% | |
Expected life (in years) | 7.5 | 10.0 | |
Expected volatility | 80.71% | 81.85% | |
Expected dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% |
The weighted average fair value of options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, was $0.80 and $1.08, respectively.
Warrants
We estimate the fair value of issued warrants on the date of issuance as determined using a Black-Scholes pricing model. We amortize the fair value of issued warrants using a vesting schedule based on the terms and conditions
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of each associated underling contract, as earned. The Black-Scholes valuation model requires various judgmental assumptions including the estimated volatility, risk-free interest rate and warrant expected exercise term. Our computation of expected volatility is based on a combination of historical and market-based implied volatility. The risk-free interest rate was based on the yield curve of a zero-coupon U.S. Treasury bond on the date the warrant was issued with a maturity equal to the expected term of the warrant.
The fair values f or the warrants issued for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 estimated at the date of issuance using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:
| Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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| 2010 | 2009 | |
Risk free interest rate | 1.34% | 1.85% | |
Expected life (in years) | 2.98 | 2.52 | |
Expected volatility | 88.65% | 94.55% | |
Expected dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% |
The weighted average fair value of warrants issued during the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 was $0.53 and $0.73, respectively.
Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 includes $879,571 and $807,597, respectively, of non-cash stock-based compensation expense. Restricted stock units and options issued to directors vest immediately. All other restricted stock units, options and warrants are subject to applicable vesting schedules. Expense is recognized proportionally as each award or grant vests.
Included in the $879,571 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 is (i) $80,000 for 100,000 options granted to o ne member of the board of directors, (ii) $93,000 for 150,000 warrants issued to three new members of our advisory board, (iii) $44,450 for 460,000 warrants issued to five individuals and two corporations for consulting services, (iv) $568,121 resulting from the vesting of unexpired options and warrants issued prior to January 1, 2010 and (v) $94,000 for 100,000 restricted stock units issued to a member of the board of directors. Additionally, we issued (i) 183,824 warrants to a former member of the board of directors in exchange for the return and cancellation of 125,000 shares of our common stock, (ii) 2,295,075 warrants to investors of our Private Placement Memorandum Offering and (iii) 3,333,333 warrants with the July 2010 amendment to our 6.25% senior secured convertible note.
Included in the $807,597 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 is (i) $36,758 for the vested portion of 320,997 options granted to fo urteen employees, (ii) $520,843 resulting from the vesting of unexpired options and warrants issued prior to January 1, 2009, (iii) $321,309 for the earned portion of 2,100,000 warrants issued to one corporation and four individuals, (iv) $8,687 for the issuance of an aggregate of 6,394 shares of common stock for two members of the board of directors for services rendered prior to their resignation, and (v) $80,000 valuation credit related to 125,000 restricted stock units awarded to six members of the board of directors and 35,000 restricted stock units awarded to two consultants of the company for services rendered in 2007 and 2008 awarded in 2009. At December 31, 2008, a $352,000 liability was recorded for the value of the above mentioned restricted stock units. At February 16, 2009, the award date, the value was $272,000 resulting in the $80,000 expense credit mentioned above.
The impact on our results of operations for recording stock-based compensation for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 is as follows:
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| 2009 |
| 2010 |
| 2009 |
| 2010 | ||
General and administrative |
| $ 128,851 |
| $ 96,973 |
| $ 565,769 |
| $ 616,001 | ||
Research and development |
| 91,666 |
| 87,593 |
| 241, 828 |
| 263,570 | ||
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Total |
| $ 220,517 |
| $ 184,566 |
| $ 807,597 |
| $ 879,571 |
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Due to unexercised options and warrants outstanding at September 30, 2010, we will recognize an additional aggregate total of $695,403 of compensation expense over the next three years based upon option and warrant award vesting parameters as shown below:
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2010 | $ 193,203 |
2011 | 380,561 |
2012 | 121,639 |
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Total | $ 695,403 |
The following unaudited tables summarize option and warrant activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2010.
| Options |
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Outstanding at December 31, 2009 | 13,167,337 | $ | 2.19 |
Options granted | 100,000 |
| 1.05 |
Warrants issued | 6,422,232 |
| 1.59 |
Expired | (3,038,087) |
| 1.66 |
Forfeited | (85,666) |
| 2.26 |
Exercised | - |
| - |
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Outstanding at September 30, 2010 | 16,565,816 | $ | 2.05 |
The following table summarizes information about stock options and warrants outstanding at September 30, 2010.
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| Weighted Average Remaining |
| Weighted Average |
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| Range of Exercise Prices | Number Outstanding | Contractual Life (years) |
| Exercise Price | Number Exercisable |
| Exercise Price |
$ | 0.33 - 0.95 | 2,014,299 | 3.86 | $ | 0.74 | 2,014,299 | $ | 0.74 |
| 1.06 - 6.25 | 14,549,117 | 2.42 |
| 2.23 | 13,986,008 |
| 2.25 |
| 9.50 -11.50 | 1,600 | 1.42 |
| 10.50 | 1,600 |
| 10.50 |
| 36.25 | 800 | 0.67 |
| 36.25 | 800 |
| 35.25 |
$ | 0.33 - 36.25 | 16,565,816 | 2.05 | $ | 2.59 | 16,002,707 | $ | 2.06 |
Restricted Stock Units
The value of restricted stock units is determined using the fair value of our common stock on the date of the award and compensation expense is recognized in accordance with the vesting schedule. During the nine months ended September 30, 2010, 100,000 restricted stock units were awarded. During the nine months ended September 30, 2010, 35,000 restricted stock units were settled by two individuals through the issuance of 35,000 shares of our common stock.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, 160,000 restricted stock units were awarded. The value of restricted stock units is determined using the fair value of our common stock on the date of the grant and compensation expense is recognized in accordance with the vesting schedule. During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, 250,000 restricted stock units were settled by three individuals through the issuance of 250,000 shares of common stock.
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The following is a summary of restricted stock unit activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.
| Restricted Stock Units | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value |
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Outstanding at December 31, 2009 | 885,000 | $ 1.69 |
Awarded at fair value | 100,000 | $ 0.94 |
Cance led/Forfeited | - | - |
Settled by issuance of stock | (35,000) | $ 1.70 |
Outstanding at September 30, 2010 | 950,000 | $ 1.61 |
Vested at September 30, 2010 | 950,000 | $ 1.61 |
Note 6 - Significant Accounting Policies
Cash and Cash Equivalents
We consider all cash on hand and in banks, and highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less, to be cash equivalents. At September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, we had bank balances in the excess of amounts insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. We have not experienced any losses in such accounts, and believe we are not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents.
Current financial market conditions have had the effect of restricting liquidity of cash management investments and have increased the risk of even the most liquid investments and the viability of some financial institutions. We do not be lieve, however, that these conditions will materially affect our business or our ability to meet our obligations or pursue our business plans.
Accounts Receivable
Trade accounts receivable are carried at original invoice amount less an estimate made for doubtful receivables based on a review of all outstanding amounts on a monthly basis. Management determines the allowance for doubtful accounts by identifying troubled accounts and by using historical experience applied to an aging of accounts. Trade receivables are written off when deemed uncollectible. Recoveries of trade receivables previously written off are recorded when collected.
Included in our $947,544 and $1,187,660 net accounts receivable for the nine months ended Sep tember 30, 2010 and the year ended December 31, 2009, respectively, were (i) $864,236 and $1,211,815 for billed trade receivables, respectively; (ii) $140,803 and $69,833 of unbilled trade receivables (iii) $5 and $179 for employee travel advances and other receivables, respectively; less (iv) ($57,500) and ($94,167) for allowance for uncollectible accounts, respectively.
We have pledged $675,000 of our $947,544 net accounts receivable for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and have included a $675,000 liability in our current notes payable.
Inventories
Inventories consisting of electrical and computer parts are stated at the lower of cost or market determined using the first-in, first-out method.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the property, generally from three to five years. Repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred except when such repairs significantly add to the useful life or productive capacity of the asset, in which case the repairs are capitalized.
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Patents and Intangibles
Patents represent initial legal costs incurred to apply for United States and international patents on the CodecSys technology, and are amortized on a straight-line basis over their useful life of approximately 20 years. We have filed several patents in the United States and foreign countries. As of September 30, 2010, the United States Patent and Trademark Office had approved four patents. Additionally, eleven foreign countries had approved patent rights. While we are unsure whether we can develop the technology in order to obtain the full benefits, the patents themselves hold value and could be sold to companies with more resources to complete the development. On-going legal expenses incurred for patent follow-up have been expensed from July 2005 forward.
Amortization expense recognized on all patents totaled $2,591 and $7,466 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010. Amortization expense recognized on all patents totaled $1,943 and $5,765 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009.
Estimated amortization expense, if all patents were issued at the beginning of 2010, for each of the next five years is as follows:
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2010 | $ 12,231 |
2011 | 12,231 |
2012 | 11,763 |
2013 | 11,763 |
2014 | 11,763 |
Long-Lived Assets
We review our long-lived assets, including patents, annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future un-discounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, then the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the estimated fair value of the assets. Fair value is determined by using cash flow analyses and other market valuations.
Income Taxes
We account for income taxes in accordance with the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes prescribed by ASC Topic 740. Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to the taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.
Revenue Recognition
We recognize revenue when evidence exists that there is an arrangement between us and our customers, delivery of equipment sold or service has occurred, the selling price to our customers is fixed and determinable with required documentation, and collectability is reasonably assured. We recognize as deferred revenue, payments made in advance by customers for services not yet provided.
When we enter into a multi-year contract with a customer to provide installation, network management, satellite transponder and help desk, or combination of these services, we recognize this revenue as services are performed and as equipment is sold. These agreements typically provide for additiona l fees, as needed, to be charged if on-site visits are required by the customer in order to ensure that each customer location is able to receive network communication. As these on-site visits are performed the associated revenue and cost are recognized in the period the work is completed. If we install, for an additional fee, new or replacement equipment to an immaterial number of new customer locations, and the equipment immediately becomes the property of the customer, the associated revenue and cost are recorded in the period in which the work is completed.
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In instances where we have entered into license agreements with a third parties t o use our technology within their product offering, we recognize any base or prepaid revenues over the term of the agreement and any per occurrence or periodic usage revenues in the period they are earned.
Research and Development
Research and development costs are expensed when incurred. We expensed $588,147 and $2,090,212 of research and development costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010. We expensed $924,563 and $2,657,897 of research and development costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments, which potentially subject us to concentration of credit risk, consist primarily of trade accounts receivable. In the normal course of business, we provide credit terms to our customers. Accordingly, we perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers and maintain allowances for possible losses which, when realized, have been within the range of management’s expectations.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, we had one customer that individually constituted 10% or more of our total revenues. That customer provided 87% and 46% respectively, of our aggregate revenue.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Note 7 – Notes Payable
The recorded value of our notes payable (net of debt discount) for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and year ended December 31, 2009 was as follows:
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Senior Secured 6.25% Convertible Note | $ | 12,317,619 | $ | 16,592,930 |
Unsecured Convertible Note |
| 1,000,000 |
| 1,000,000 |
Auction Rate Preferred Securities Secured Note |
| 162,500 |
| - |
AFCO Note Payable |
| 36,547 |
| 6,839 |
Unsecured Short Term Notes |
| - |
| 150,000 |
Pledged A/R Note Payable |
| - |
| 675,000 |
Total |
| 13,516,666 |
| 18,424,769 |
Less Current Portion |
| (13,354,166) |
| (18,424,769) |
Total Long-term | $ | 162,500 | $ | - |
Unsecured Short Term Notes
During the nine months ended September 30, 2010, we entered into five short-term notes with two individuals and three corporations totaling $400,000 of which $200,000 has been repaid to the noteholders, and $50,000 (plus $1,150 of earned interest) was converted into 51,150 shares of our common stock. We used the proceeds from this financing to support our CodecSys commercialization and development and for general working capital purposes. The notes with the two individuals were dated June 7, 2010, each in the principal amount of $50,000 and due on July 31, 2010 with an annual interest rate of 12%. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, one of these notes was paid in full and the other was converted into shares of our common stock mentioned above.
One of the notes with one of the corporations was dated June 29, 2010 in the principal amount of $100,000, with an annual interest rate of 12%, and was originally due on July 31, 2010. The due date, however, has been extended to December 31, 2010 and remains outstanding at September 30, 2010. Another obligation resulting from payment due on a commission agreement of $50,000, with an annual interest rate of 1% per month was paid in full during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010. On July 1, 2010, we entered into a revolving line of credit promissory note with a company with a maximum line of credit of $500,000 to finance the purchase of
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equipment to be placed at customer locations. Payment on this note is due the earlier of December 31, 2010 or receipt of payment from our customer for the financed equipment. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, we borrowed $150,000 on the line of credit note and repaid $100,000 resulting in a $50,000 outstanding balance. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, an aggregate of $12,076 and $13,758, respectively was included in interest expense related to these obligations.
Unsecured 3% Convertible Notes
During the nine months ended September 30, 2010, we entered into four convertible notes with three individuals and one corporation totaling $925,000. We used the proceeds from this financing to support our CodecSys commercialization and development and for general working capital purposes. The unsecured 3% convertible notes bear an interest rate of 3% per annum paid in cash and are due on December 31, 2012. The principal of the notes is convertible into shares of our common stock at a conversion price of $1.00 per share or at the price per share of the equity sold before September 30, 2010, and is convertible any time during the term of the notes at the option of the holders or the Company.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, $900,000 of the principal balance plus $8,925 of accrued interest was converted into 908,925 shares of our common stock. The remaining $25,000 principal balance was returned, at the individual’s request, and the transaction was voided.
In connection with the financing, the unsecured 3% convertible note holders received warrants to acquire 925,000 shares of our common stock exercisable at $1.50 per share. The number of warrants and the conversion price of the stock may be changed based on sales of equity sold before September 30, 2010. The warra nts are exercisable any time for a three-year period beginning on the date of grant. The warrants and the embedded conversion feature and prepayment provision of the unsecured 3% convertible notes have been accounted for as derivatives. These warrants were cancelled upon conversion of the notes to equity and new warrants were issued under the provisions of the private placement offering memorandum.
The principal value of $900,000 of the unsecured 3% convertible notes had been accreted over the term of the obligations, for which $40,129 and $107,885 was included in interest expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, respectively. The notes bore a 3% annual interest rate, and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, $3,321 and $8,925, respectively was included in interest expense.
Accounts Recei vable Purchase Agreements
During the nine months ended September 30, 2010, we entered into two Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreements with one individual for an aggregate amount of $675,000. In these agreements, we pledged certain outstanding accounts receivable in exchange for advanced payment and a commitment to remit to the purchaser the amount advanced upon collection from our customer. Terms of the first agreement under which we were advanced $175,000 include a 3% discount with a 3% interest fee for every 30 days the advances remain outstanding. Terms of the second agreement under which we were advanced $500,000 include a 10% discount with a 0.5% interest fee for every 30 days the advances remain outstanding.
AFCO Note Payable
On November 6, 2009, we entered into a Commercial Premium Finance Promissory Note with AFCO Credit Corporation. The beginning principal of the note was $36,547 and is payable in 11 monthly installments beginning Jan 1, 2010 and bears a 7.8% annual interest rate.
Auction Rate Preferred Securities Secured Note
In January 5, 2009, we received a $1,400,000 loan from the brokerage company that sold us our Auction Rate Preferred Securities (“ARPS”). This loan is subject to the terms and conditions contained in a promissory note and securities agreement with the brokerage company dated December 11, 2008. The loan is secured by the ARPS held by the Company in an account at the brokerage company, and bears an interest rate equal to the federal funds rate (as quoted by Bloomberg) plus 1.75%. Interest accrues m onthly and is payable on the fifth business day of every month. The principal and any accrued interest are immediately due upon demand by the lender. During the nine months ended September 30, 2010, we redeemed the remaining balance of $300,000 (par value) of our ARPS and recognized a $49,264 loss on sale of available for sale securities. During the nine months ended September 30, 2010 we retired the remaining $162,500 balance of ARPS secured note.
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Secured 6.25% Convertible Note
On December 24, 2007, we entere d into a securities purchase agreement in which we raised $15,000,000 (less $937,000 of prepaid interest). We used the proceeds from this financing to support our CodecSys commercialization and development and for general working capital purposes. Pursuant to the financing, we issued a senior secured convertible note in the principal amount of $15,000,000 (which principal amount has been increased as discussed below).The senior secured convertible note was originally due December 21, 2010, but has been conditionally extended to December 21, 2011 depending on our future financing efforts as discussed below. Because of this financing condition, the note may revert back to December 21, 2010. The senior secured convertible note bears interest at 6.25% per annum (which rate has been changed as discussed below) if paid in cash. Interest for the first year was prepaid at closing. Interest-only payments thereafter in the amount of $234,375 are due quarterly and commenced in April 2009. Interest payments may be made through issuance of common stock in certain circumstances or may be capitalized and added to the principal. The original principal of the note is convertible into 2,752,294 shares of our common stock at a conversion price of $5.45 per share, convertible any time during the term of the note. We granted a first priority security interest in all of our property and assets and of our subsidiaries to secure our obligations under the note and related transaction agreements. In August 2009 we received a waiver from the note holder releasing their security interest for the equipment purchased under our sale lease back financing. See Note 9.
In connection with the 2007 financing, the senior secured convertible note holder received warrants to acquire 1,875,000 shares of our common stock exercisable at $5.00 per share. We also issued to the convertible note h older 1,000,000 shares of our common stock valued at $3,750,000 and incurred an additional $1,377,000 for commissions, finders fees and other transaction expenses, including the grant of a three-year warrant to purchase 112,500 shares of our common stock to a third party at an exercise price of $3.75 per share, valued at $252,000. A total of $1,377,000 was included in debt offering costs and is being amortized over the term of the note.
From March 26, 2010 through October 29, 2010, we entered into a series of amendments to the senior secured convertible note. Each of these amendments is described below.
On March 26, 2010, we entered into an amendment and extension agreement with the holder of the senior secured convertible note. The agreement conditionally amended the maturity date of the note to December 21, 2011. & nbsp;If we are unsuccessful in raising at least $6.0 million in equity financing before September 30, 2010, the maturity date of the note will automatically be restored to its original date of December 21, 2010. In consideration of entering into the agreement, the note holder was issued 1,000,000 shares of our restricted common stock valued at $990,000. In addition, we agreed to the inclusion of three additional terms and conditions in the note: (i) from and after the additional funding, we will be required to maintain a cash balance of at least $1,250,000 and provide monthly certifications of the cash balance to the note holder; (ii) we will not make principal payments on our outstanding $1.0 million unsecured convertible note without the written consent of the holder of the senior secured convertible note; and (iii) we will grant board observation rights to the note holder. Given these additional terms, unless the senior secured convertible note holder provides consent, of which there can be no assurance, we will be precluded from repaying the $1.0 million unsecured convertible note when it becomes due on December 22, 2010.
On July 30, 2010, we entered into a further amendment agreement with the holder of the senior secured convertible note regarding the note and warrant reset provisions. The July 30, 2010 amendment conditionally amended the maturity date of the note to June 21, 2012. If we are unsuccessful in raising the $6.0 million in equity financing referenced above, the maturity date of the note will automatically be restored to its original date of December 21, 2010. The holder of the note agreed to a conversion price of the note of $1.80 per share instead of the price at which we sell equity between now and September 30, 2010 and reduced the required cash balance referenced in the March 26, 2010 amendment above from $1,250,000 to $950,000. In addition, the number of warrants originally granted to the holder pursuant to the 2007 financing increased from 1,875,000 to 5,208,333 and are now exercisable at $1.80 per share instead of $5.00 per share. The warrants continue to be exercisable any time for the five years from the original date of grant. In consideration of entering into the July 30, 2010 amendment the note holder was issued 2,000,000 shares of common stock and will be issued an additional 800,000 shares of our common stock at the completion of the required equity raise.
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On September 27, 2010, we entered into a further amendment agreement with the holder of the senior secured convertible note regarding the note. Pursuant to this amendment, the due date for the required equity financing was extended to October 31, 2010.
On October 29, 2010, we entered into a fourth amendment agreement with the holder of the senior secured convertible note regarding the note and warrant provisions. The fourth amendment (i) increased the amount of the required equity raise to $8.0 million, approximately $2.5 million of which has been raised or committed by investors; (ii) extended the time in which we can complete the equity financing to December 3, 2010; (iii) deleted the provision of the senior secured convertible note that granted the Company the option to redeem the note prior to its maturity date; (iv) changed the conversion price of the note if we are successful in completing the required capital raise to an amount equal to 150% of the lowest price at which Company common stock is sold during calendar year 2010; (v) changed the exercised price of the warrants to an amount equal to 150% of the lowest price at which Company common stock is sold during calendar year 2010; (vi) provides that if we are successful in completing the required capital raise the number of warrants will be increased as currently provided in the 6.25% senior secured convertible promissory note; and (vii) extended the expiration date of the warrants to December 31, 2013.
If the additional funding is not completed by December 3, 2010, certain provisions of the prior amendments will be void in that the maturity date will revert back to December 21, 2010, the conversion price will become the lowest price at which equity securities have been sold, the exercise price will become the lowest price at which equity securities have been sold, the number of warrants then outstanding will be determined by the original purchase documents, and the Company will not have an obligation to maintain a balance of cash and marketable securities equal to $950,000.
The conversion price of the senior secured convertible note and the exercise price of the warrants continue to be subject to adjustment pursuant to standard anti-dilution rights. If we are not successful in completing the $8.0 million equity raise by December 3, 2010, then the conversion price of the note and the exercise price of the warrants will reset to the lowest price at which we will have sold equity. These rights include (i) equitable adjustments in the event we effect a stock split, dividend, combination, reclassification or similar transaction; (ii) “weighted average” price protection adjustments in the event we issue new shares of common stock or common stock equivalents in certain transactions at a price less than the then curre nt market price of our common stock; and (iii) “full ratchet” price protection adjustments in the event we issue new shares of common stock or common stock equivalents in certain transactions at a price less than 150% of the lowest price at which Company common stock is sold during calendar year 2010.
As of September 30, 2010 and 2009, we recorded an aggregate derivative liability of $1,000,500 and $1,321,700, and a derivative valuation loss of $235,200 and a derivative valuation gain of $2,461,200 to reflect the change in value of the aggregate derivative liability since December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The aggregate derivative liability of $1,000,500 included $10,900 for the note conversion feature and $989,600 for the warrants. These values were calculated using the Black-Scholes pricing model with the following assumptions: (i) risk free interest rate of 0.16% for the note and 0.42%for the warrants, (ii) ex pected life (in years) of 0.20 for the conversion feature and 2.20 for the warrants; (iii) expected volatility of 81.37% for the conversion feature and 85.52% for the warrants; (iv) expected dividend yield of 0.00%; and (v) stock trading price of $0.75.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2010, the principal value of the 6.25% senior secured convertible note was increased by $1,131,836 to $17,528,086 (convertible into 9,737,826 common shares), for interest capitalized rather than making a payment in cash. During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, the principal value of the 6.25% senior secured convertible note was increased by $1,035,452 for interest capitalized. Capitalized interest is computed at 9%.
The original principal value of the note is being accreted over the term of the obligation, for which $1,047,825 and $3,143,475 was included in interest expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The note now bears a 6.25% annual interest rate payable quarterly and for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, $27,388 was accrued and included as interest expense. For the nine months ended September 30, 2010, $1,106,217 ($1,131,836 offset by $25,619 note interest accrued in 2009) was included in interest expense for capitalized interest. For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, $1,012,014 ($1,035,452 offset by $23,438 note interest accrued in 2009) was included in interest expense for capitalized interest.
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Unsecured Convertible Note
On September 29, 2006, we entered into a letter of understanding with Triage Capital Management, or Triage, dated September 25, 2006. The letter of understanding provided that Triage loan $1,000,000 to us in exchange for us entering into, on or prior to October 30, 2006, a convertible note securities agreement. It was intended that the funding provided by Triage be replaced by a convertible note and accompanying warrants, as described below. Effective November 2, 2006, we entered into securities purchase agreement, a 5% convertible note, a registration rights agreement, and four classes of warrants to purchase our common stock, all of which were with an individual note holder, the controlling owner of Triage, who caused our agreement with Triage to be assigned to him, which satisfied our agreement with Triage.
Pursuant to the securities purchase agreement, (i) we sold to the convertible note holder a three-year convertible note in the principal amount of $1,000,000 representing the funding received by us on September 29, 2006; (ii) the convertible note bears an annual interest rate of 5%, payable semi-annually in cash or shares of our common stock; (iii) the convertible note is convertible into shares of our common stock at a conversion price of $1.50 per share; and (iv) we issued to the convertible note holder four classes of warrants (A Warrants, B Warrants, C Warrants and D Warrants), which give the convertible note holder the right to purchase a total of 5,500,000 shares of our common stock as described below. The A and B Warrants originally expired one year after the effective date of a registration statement filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), to register the subsequent s ale of shares received from exercise of the A and B Warrants. The C Warrants and D Warrants originally expired eighteen months and twenty four months, respectively, after the effective date of a registration statement to be filed under the Securities Act. The A Warrants grant the convertible note holder the right to purchase up to 750,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.60 per share, the B Warrants grant the convertible note holder the right to purchase up to 750,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.75 per share, the C Warrants grant the convertible note holder the right to purchase up to 2,000,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.10 per share, and the D Warrants grant the convertible note holder the right to purchase up to 2,000,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $3.00 per share.
During the year ended December 31, 2007, the convertible note hold er exercised 454,000 A Warrants. We entered into an exchange agreement dated October 31, 2007 in which the convertible note holder received 650,000 shares of our common stock in exchange for cancellation of the C and the D Warrants. The expiration date of the A Warrants and the B Warrants was extended from January 11, 2008 to December 3, 2008. During the year ended December 31, 2008, the convertible note holder exercised 64,400 A Warrants. On December 3, 2008, the remaining 231,600 A Warrants and 750,000 B Warrants were unexercised and expired.
On December 23, 2009 we entered into an amendment with the holder of our unsecured convertible note in the principal amount of $1.0 million which (i) extended the note maturity date to December 22, 2010 and (ii) increased the annual rate of interest from 5% to 8% commencing October 16, 2009. All other terms and conditions of the note remain unchanged.
As of September 30, 2010 and 2009, we recorded an aggregate derivative liability of $2,800 and $100,000, and a derivative valuation gain of $197,200 and $626,700, respectively, to reflect the change in value of the aggregate derivative liability since December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The aggregate derivative liability of $2,800 for the conversion feature of the note was calculated using the Black-Scholes pricing model with the following assumptions: (i) risk free interest rate 0.16%, (ii) expected life (in years) of 0.20; (iii) expected volatility of 81.37%; (iv) expected dividend yield of 0.00%; and (v) stock trading price of $0.75.
The principal value of $1,000,000 of the unsecured convertible note was accreted over the initial term of the obligation, for which $250,002 was included in interest expense for the nine months ended Septembe r 30, 2009. The note was fully accreted as of the year ended December 31, 2009 The note currently bears an 8% annual interest rate payable semi-annually, and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, $20,000 and $60,000, respectively was included in interest expense. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 the note bore a 5% annual interest rate and $12,500 and $37,356 respectively was included in interest expense.
Senior Secured 6% Convertible Notes
On May 16, 2005, we consummated a private placement of $3,000,000 principal amount of 6% senior secured convertible notes and related securities, including common stock warrants and additional investment rights, to four institutional funds. The senior secured convertible notes were originally due May 16, 2008 and were originally converti ble into 1,200,000 shares of our common stock at a conversion price of $2.50 per share. On March 16,
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2006, we entered into a waiver and amendment agreement, which adjusted the conversion rate to $1.50 per share. The warrants and the embedded conversion feature of the senior secured convertible notes have been accounted for as derivatives. As of December 31, 2008, the entire $3,000,000 principal balance had been converted into 1,200,000 shares of our common stock. As of December 31, 2008, 1,167,298 of the original 1,200,000 warrants had been exercised leaving 32,702 which remained unexercised and expired on May 15, 2010.
As of September 30, 2010, we recorded no aggregate derivative liability and a derivative valuation gain of $4,600 to reflect the change in value of the aggregate derivative liability associated with the expiration of 32,702 warrants on May 16, 2010. As of September 30, 2009, we recorded an aggregate derivative liability $12,800 and a derivative valuation gain of $27,100 to reflect the change in value of the aggregate derivative liability since December 31, 2008.
Note 8 – Fair Value Measurements
The Company has certain financial instruments that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market pa rticipants at the measurement date. A three-tier fair value hierarchy has been established which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (level 3 measurements). These tiers include:
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Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets;
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Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable such as quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets or quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and
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Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions, such as valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable.
We measure certain financial instruments at fair value on a recurring basis. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows at September 30, 2010:
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The table below presents our assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using signific ant unobservable inputs (Level 3) at September 30, 2010. We classify financial instruments in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy when there is reliance on at least one significant unobservable input to the valuation model.
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Balance at September 30, 2010 | $ | (1,003,300) | $ | - | $ | (1,003,300) |
Money Market Funds and Treasury Securities
The money market funds and treasury cash reserve securities balances are classified as cash and cash equivalents on o ur condensed consolidated balance sheet.
Auction Rate Preferred Securities
During the nine months ended September 30, 2010, we redeemed our remaining $300,000 ARPS ($274,264 fair value) for $225,000 through a second market broker and recognized a $49,264 loss on sale of available for sale securities. Additionally, we retired our $162,500 ARPS secured note for which the ARPS had been held as collateral.
The ARPS held by us at September 30, 2009, totaled $625,000 ($570,834 fair value). During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, $2,025,000 of our $2,650,000 ARPS, held at December 31, 2008, were redeemed at 100% of their par value. As a result of this redemption, we recorded a $122,308 gain on sale of securities held for sale and a net reduction of $1,845,401 in our securities ava ilable for sale.
Fair Value of Other Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts of our accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their fair values due to their immediate or short-term maturities. The aggregate carrying amount of the notes payable approximates fair value as the individual notes bear interest at market interest rates and there has not been a significant change in our operations and risk profile.
Note 9 – Equipment Financing
On August 27, 2009, we completed an equipment lease financing transaction with a financial institution. Pursuant to the financing, we entered into various mate rial agreements with the financial institution. These agreements are identified and summarized below.
We entered into a Master Lease Agreement dated as of July 28, 2009 with the financial institution pursuant to which we sold to the financing institution certain telecommunications equipment to be installed at 1981 of our customer’s retail locations in exchange for a one time payment of $4,100,670 by the financial institution. We will pay to the financial institution 36 monthly lease payments and at the expiration of the equipment lease will pay the greater of the then in place fair market value of the equipment or 10% of the original purchase price.
We also entered into a security agreement with the financial institution pursuant to which we granted a first priority security interest in the equipment, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, and in our cus tomer service agreement and service payments thereunder during the term of the equipment lease. We received a waiver from our 6.25% convertible note holder releasing their security interest in the equipment purchased under our sale lease back financing. See Note 7.
The sale leaseback financing arrangement with the financial institution related to the purchase and deployment of certain digital signage equipment for a new customer. As a result of this financing, we incurred an obligation to make 36 monthly payments of approximately $144,000 plus applicable sales taxes. The proceeds of the financing
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are being used to purchase and install the digital signage equipment for our customer and for general working capital purposes. We have the right to terminate the lease after making 33 payments for a termination fee of approximately $451,000 after which time we would own all of the equipment. We have accounted for this arrangement as a capital lease.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 we made lease payments totaling approximately $422,096 and $1,266,287 of which $314,080 and $909,781 was applied toward the outstanding lease with $108,016 and $356,506, respectively included in interest expense. Additionally, we recognized amortization of the lease acquisition fee of $12,567 and $37,701 which was included in interest expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, respectively.
Note 10 – Interact Devices Inc. (IDI)
We began investing in and advancing monies to IDI in 2001. IDI was developing technology which became CodecSys.
On October 23, 2003, IDI filed for Chapter 11 Federal Bankruptcy protection. We desired that the underlying patent process proceed and that the development of CodecSys technology continue. Therefore, we participated in IDI’s plan of reorganization, whereby we would satisfy the debts of the creditors and obtained certain licensing rights. On May 18, 2004, the debtor-in-possession’s plan of reorganization for IDI was confirmed by the United States Bankruptcy Court. As a result of this confirmation, we issued to the creditors of IDI approximately 111,800 shares of our common stock, and cash of approxi mately $312,768 in exchange for approximately 50,127,218 shares of the common stock of IDI, which increased our aggregate common share equivalents in IDI to approximately 51,426,719 shares.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, we acquired 67,000 IDI common share equivalents in exchange for 4,467 shares of our common stock valued at $4,024, which was expensed in research and development. As of September 30, 2010, we owned approximately 55,482,997 IDI common share equivalents, representing approximately 93.7% of the total outstanding IDI share equivalents.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, we acquired 2,475,714 IDI common share equivalents in exchange for 165,048 shares of our common stock valued at $256,265, which was expensed in research and development.
Since May 18, 2004, we have advanced additional cash to IDI for the payment of operating expenses, which continues marketing and development of the CodecSys technology. As of September 30, 2010 and 2009, we have advanced an aggregate amount of $2,788,209 and $2,482,388 respectively, pursuant to a promissory note that is secured by assets and technology of IDI.
Note 11 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In April 2010, the FASB issued ASU No 2010-17, Revenue Recognition – Milestone Method (Topic 605) – Milestone Method of Revenue Recognition. The amendment in this Update affect vendors that provide research or development deliverables in an arrangement in which one or more payments are contingent upon achieving uncertain future eve nts or circumstances. Previous to this Update, authoritative guidance on the use of the milestone method did not previously exist. This Update provides guidance on defining a milestone under Topic 605 and determining when it may be appropriate to apply the milestone method of revenue recognition for research or development transactions. Consideration that is contingent on achievement of a milestone in its entirety may be recognized as revenue in the period in which the milestone is achieved only if the milestone is judged to meet certain criteria to be considered substantive such as being (1) Be commensurate with either of the following: a. The vendor’s performance to achieve the milestone or b. The enhancement of the value of the item delivered as a result of a specific outcome resulting from the vendor’s performance to achieve the milestone (2) Relate solely to past performance and (3) Be reasonable relative to all deliverables and payment terms in the arrangement. Milestones should be considered substantive in their entirety and may not be bifurcated. An arrangement may contain both substantive and nonsubstantive milestones that should be evaluated individually. Other proportional revenue recognition methods are also acceptable. The amendments in this Update are effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after June 15, 2010. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect this guidance to have a significant impact on its financials since it does not have any research or development deliverable arrangements.
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In April 2010, the F ASB issued ASU No 2010-13, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic718) – Effect of Denominating the Exercise Price of a Share-Based Payment Award in the Currency of the Market in Which the Underlying Equity Security Trades. This update provides clarification that an employee share-based payment award with an exercise price denominated in the currency of a market in which a substantial portion of the entity’s equity securities trade should not be considered to contain a condition that is not a market, performance or service condition. Therefore, the award would be classified as an equity award if it otherwise qualifies as equity. The amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2010. The amendments in this Update should be applied by recording a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. The cumulative-effect adjustment should be calculated for all awards outstanding as of the beginning of the fiscal year in which the amendments are initially applied, as if the amendments had been applied consistently since the inception of the award. The cumulative-effect adjustment should be presented separately. Earlier application is permitted. The Company does not expect this guidance to have a significant impact on its financials since it has not classified any share-based payments noted above as a liability.
In March 2010, the FASB issued ASU No 2010-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740) – Accounting for Certain Tax Effects of the 2010 Health Care Reform Acts. This update amends Subtopic 740-10 and adds paragraph 740-10-S99-4 related to SEC Staff Announcements. In essence, the announcement provides that the two healthcare bills (Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, which reconciles the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) should be considered together when considering the accounting impact. This update is effective immediately. The Company does not expect the health care bills to effect the Company’s tax positions, but if they do the bills will be considered together.
In March 2010, the FASB issued ASU No 2010-11, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 810) – Scope Exception Related to Embedded Credit Derivatives. This update amends Subtopic 815-15 to clarify the scope exception for analyzing embedded credit derivative features related to the transfer of credit risk in the form of subordination of one financial instrument to another for potential bifurcation. The update indicates that only the embedded credit derivative between financial instruments created by subordination should not be analyzed for bifurcation. All others should be analyzed and are not included in the scope exception. The amendment in this Up date is effective for each reporting entity at the beginning of its first fiscal quarter beginning after June 15, 2010. Early adoption is permitted at the beginning of each entity’s first fiscal quarter beginning after issuance of this Update. Since the Company has no embedded credit derivatives, the Update will not have a significant impact on the financials.
In February 2010, the FASB issued ASU No 2010-09, Subsequent Events (Topic 855)- Amendments to Certain Recognition and Disclosure Requirements. This update amends a SEC filers disclosure requirement to disclose the date through which subsequent events are evaluated. The amendments are effective immediately upon issuance. Based upon the guidance, the date through which subsequent events were evaluated was omitted for the 10-K and will be for the 10-Qs in 2010 as well.
In February 2010, the FASB issued ASU No 2010-08, Technical Corrections to Various Topic. This update provides clarifications, eliminates inconsistencies and outdated provisions within the guidance. None of the provisions fundamentally change US GAAP, but certain clarifications regarding hedging and derivatives may cause a change in the application of that Subtopic. The amendments are effective for the first reporting beginning after issuance – March 31, 2010 for the Company. The amendments were reviewed and no items of significance were noted. As such, this update is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.
In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU No 2010-06, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820) Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements. This update provides amendment to the codification regarding the disclosures required for fair value measurements. The key additions area as follows: 1) Disclose transfer in and out of Level 1 and 2, 2) Activity in Level 3 should show information about purchases, sales, settlements, etc on a gross basis rather than as net basis, and 3) Additional disclosures about inputs and valuation techniques. The new disclosure requirements are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 31, 2009, except for the gross disclosures of purchases, etc which is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2010. The Company adopted this Update on January 1, 2010, but does not expect it will have a significant impact on the financials since there are not many items recorded at fair value, but additional disclosures about inputs and valuation techniques will be made.
In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU No 2010-04, Accounting for Various Top ics – Technical Corrections to SEC Paragraphs. This update provides updates/corrections to various topics of the codification with regards to the SEC’s position on various matters. There is no new guidance, but adjustments to the SEC’s position on already
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issued updates. Some of the main topics covered are as follows: 1) Requirements for using push down accounting in an acquisition 2) appropriate balance sheet presentation of unvested, forfeitable equity instruments are issued to nonemployees as consideration for future services – these are to be treated as not issued and no entry recorded until the instruments are earned. 3) intangible assets arising from insurance contracts acquired in a business combination. The corrections are applicable for 2009 since the updates relate to already issued guidance. The main issue that may impact the Company is the accounting for unvested, forfeitable equity instruments. The Company will evaluate and determine if there are any contracts with non-employees for which equity instruments are granted and ensure they are accounted for in accordance with the update.
In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU No 2010-03, Extractive Activities – Oil and Gas (Topic 932) – Oil and Gas Reserve Estimation and Disclosures. The purpose of this update is to align the oil and gas reserve estimation and disclosure requirements with the SEC’s final rule requirements regarding oil and gas. The update makes the following key changes 1) expands the definition of oil and gas 2) amends the definition of proved oil and gas reserves and 3) requires additional disclosures. The update is effective for annual reporting periods ending on or after December 31, 2009. Since the Company has no oil and gas producing activities, this update did not have a significant impact on the Financial Statements for December 31, 2009.
In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU No 2010-02, Consolidation (Topic 810) – Accounting and Reporting for Decreases in Ownership of a Subsidiary – a Scope Clarification. This update provides clarification about Topic 810 (Previously FAS 160) and clarifies that the derecognition provisions of Topic 810 apply to 1) A subsidiary or group of assets that is a business or nonprofit activity 2) A subsidiary that is a business or nonprofit activity that is transferred to an equity method investee or joint venture and 3) An e xchange of a group of assets that constitutes a business or nonprofit activity for a noncontrolling interest in an entity. This updated is effective when companies adopt FAS 160 or the first annual or interim period after December 15, 2009 – December 31, 2009 for the Company. Since the Company has not had any decreases in ownership, the pronouncement does not have a significant impact on the Financial Statements for December 31, 2009.
In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU No 2010-01, Equity (Topic 505) – Accounting for Distributions to Shareholders with Components of Stock and Cash. The amendments in this Update clarify that a stock portion of the distribution to shareholders that allows them to elect to receive cash or stock with a potential limitation on the total amount of cash that all shareholders can elect to receive in the aggregate is considered a share issuance that is reflected in EPS prospectively and i s not a stock dividend. Those distributions should be accounted for and included in EPS calculations in accordance with paragraphs 480-10-25-14 and 260-10-45-45 through 45-47. The amendments are effective for interim and annual periods ending on or after December 15, 2009 so for the annual period of December 31, 2009. This update does not have a significant impact on its Financial Statements for the December 31, 2009 since the Company does not pay any dividends – cash or stock.
In December 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update No 2009-16, Transfers and Servicing (Topic 860) – Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets. This Update amends Topic 860 and is a result of FASB Statement No 166 which is noted below. As noted in the paragraph about FAS 166, this standard did not have a significant impact on the Company’s Financial Statements when it was adopted on January 1, 2010.
In October 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update No 2009-14, Software (Topic 985) – Certain Revenue Arrangement that Include Software Elements. This Update affects vendors that sell or lease tangible products in an arrangement that contains software that is more than incidental to the tangible product as a whole. This Update does not provide guidance on when revenue should be recognized; however, it is likely that vendors affected by this Update will recognize revenue earlier than current practice because of the different revenue guidance, including the ASU 2009-13. This Update does not affect software revenue arrangements that do not include tangible products and does not affect arrangements with software that includes services if the software is essential to the functionality of the services. The Update indicates that tangible products containing software comp onents and nonsoftware components that function together to deliver the tangible product’s essential functionality are no longer with in the scope of the software revenue recognition guidance (subtopic 985-605). The Update provides guidance on how to determine which software, if any, relating to the tangible product should be excluded from the scope of software revenue recognition. This Update is effective prospectively for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010 (January 1, 2011). This Update may impact the Company and the Company is determining how this Update will impact its financial statements.
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In October 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update No 2009-13, Revenue Recognition (Topic 650) – Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements a Consensus of the FASB EITF. This Update provides amendments to the criteria in Subtopic 605-25 for separating consideration in multiple-deliverable arrangements. When there are multiple deliverables, this Update indicates a Company should estimate the selling price of each of the deliverables if there is no vendor specific-objective evidence or third party evidence available. Previous to this Update (current practice), if there was no specific-objective or third party evidence, then the deliverable was not separated. The update provides examples regarding how to estimate the selling price. The Update also expands the disclosures related to a vendor’s multiple-deliverable revenue arrangements. A Vendor will be required to disclose th e following information by similar type of arrangement: 1) a description of multiple-deliverable arrangements 2) significant deliverables within the arrangement 3) general timing of their delivery or performance of deliverables 4) significant factors and estimates used to determine vendor-specific evidence, third-party evidence or estimated selling price and significant changes in the selling price or the methodology or assumptions used to estimate the selling price and 5) general timing of revenue recognition for separate units of accounting. This Update is effective prospectively for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010 (January 2, 2011). This Update may impact the Company and the Company is determining how this Update will impact its financial statements.
In September 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update No 2009-12, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures (Topic 820) – Investments in Certain Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value per Share. This Update applies to entities that have hold an investment that is required to be measured or disclosed at fair value if the investment meets both of the following criteria 1) the investment does not have a readily determinable fair value and 2) the investment is in an entity that has all of the attributes specified in paragraph 946-10-15-2 (attributes of an investment company). The Update permits an entity to measure the fair value of an investment that is within the scope noted above on the net asset value per share of the investment if the net asset value of the investment is calculated in a manner consistent with the measurement principles of Topic 946. Additional disclosures are also required. This Update is effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods after December 15, 2009. This Update does not have a sig nificant impact on the Company’s financial statements since the Company does not have any investments in entities that meet the Scope of the Update.
In June 2009, the FASB issued Topic 810-10-65, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R). The purpose of this Statement is to improve financial reporting for entities involved with variable interest entities. Amongst other amendments to SFAS 46(R), the statement requires an enterprise to perform an analysis to determine whether the enterprise’s variable interest or interests give it a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity. This analysis identifies the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity as the enterprise that has both of the following characteristics: (a) The power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and (b ) The obligation to absorb losses of the entity that could potentially be significant to the variable interest entity or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the variable interest entity. Furthermore, this statement requires on-going reassessments as to whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary. This Statement is effective as of the beginning of each reporting entity’s first annual reporting period beginning after November 15, 2009 and for interim periods within that first annual reporting period. Earlier application is prohibited. This standard did not have a significant impact on the Company’s Financial Statements when it was adopted on January 1, 2010.
In June 2009, the FASB issued Topic 810-10-65, Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets – an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140. The purpose of this Statement is to im prove information about a transfer of financial assets; the effects of a transfer on its financial position, financial performance, and cash flows; and a transferor’s continuing involvement, if any, in transferred financial assets. The Statement removes the concept of a qualifying special-purpose entity, clarifies the intent of paragraph 9 of SFAS 140 is to determine whether the transferor has surrendered control over financial assets and limits the circumstances in which a financial asset should be derecognized. This Statement is effective as of the beginning of each reporting entity’s first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009, for interim periods within that first annual reporting period. Earlier application is prohibited. The Company does not expect this standard to have a significant impact on its Financial Statements when it is adopted on January 1, 2010.
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Note 12 – Supplemental Cash Flow Information
2010
During the nine months ended September 30, 2010, we issued 406,927 shares of our common stock valued in aggregate at $399,466 to three companies and three individuals for consulting services rendered the expense for which is included in our general and administrative expense.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2010 we issued 200,000 shares our common stock valued at $216,00 0 to a corporation for the purchase of a H.264 codec software license to be used in our CodecSys product development. We have included it as an asset on our balance sheet and will amortize it as part of cost of sales.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2010, we issued 3,000,000 shares our common stock valued at $3,290,000 to our senior secured 6.25% convertible note holder as part of amendment and extension agreements. See note 7. We included it as an asset on our balance sheet as additional note acquisition costs and will amortize it over the remaining term of the note.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2010, an aggregate non-cash expense of $3,251,360 was recorded for the accretion of our convertible notes as follows, (i) $3,143,475 for the senior secured 6.25% convertible note and (ii) $107,885 for our unsecured 3% convertible notes.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2010, we recognized $1,179,380 in depreciation and amortization expense from the following: (i) $603,524 related to cost of sales for equipment used directly by or for customers, (ii) $568,390 related to equipment other property and equipment, and (iii) $7,466 for patent amortization.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2010, the conversion to common stock of all of our unsecured 3% convertible notes and the conversion of $50,000 to common stock of our unsecured short term notes resulted in an $802,190 extinguishment of debt primarily due to unrealized note discounts and accrued interest.
2009
During the nine months ended September 30, 2 009, we acquired 2,475,714 IDI common share equivalents in exchange for 165,048 shares of our common stock valued at $256,265 which was expensed to research and development.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we received $58,500 from the exercise of 50,000 warrants from one individual at an exercise price of $1.17 per share.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, an aggregate non-cash expense of $3,393,477 was recorded for the accretion of (i) $3,143,475 for our senior secured 6.25% convertible notes, and (ii) $250,002 our unsecured convertible note.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we recognized $581,971 in depreciation and amortization expense from the following: (i) $19,810 related to cost of sales for equipment used directly by or for customers, (ii) $556,396 related to equipment other property and equipment, and (iii) $5,765for patent amortization.
We paid no cash for income taxes during the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009.
We paid $369,591 and $135,301 for interest expense during the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
Note 13 – Subsequent Events
On October 5, 2010, we sold 100,000 shares of our common stock and issued warrants to purchase 100,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $1.50 per share on a Private Placement Memorandum. This sale provided $100,000 in cash to the Company.
Between October 1 and November 4, 2010, we issued an aggregate of 52,047 common shares of our stock to one company and one individual for services rendered to the Company.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Rule 175 promulgated thereunder, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Rule 3b-6 promulgated thereunder, that involve inherent risk and uncertainties. Any statements about our expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, strategies or future events or performance constitute forward-looking statements. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend” and similar words or phrases. Accordingly, these statements involve estimates, assumptions and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied therein. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the factors discussed in this report and to the following risk factors discussed more fully in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009:
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dependence on commercialization of our CodecSys technology;
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doubt about our ability to continue as a “going concern”;
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our need and ability to raise sufficient additional capital;
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uncertainty about our ability to repay our outstanding convertible notes;
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our continued losses;
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delays in adoption of our CodecSys technology;
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concerns of OEMs and customers relating to our financial uncertainty;
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restrictions contained in our outstanding convertible notes;
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general economic and market conditions;
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ineffective internal operational and financial control systems;
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rapid technological change;
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intense competitive factors;
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our ability to hire and retain specialized and key personnel;
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dependence on the sales efforts of others;
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dependence on significant customers;
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uncertainty of intellectual property protection;
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potential infringement on the intellectual property rights of others;
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factors affecting our common stock as a “penny stock;”
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extreme price fluctuations in our common stock;
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price decreases due to future sales of our common stock;
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future shareholder dilution; and
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absence of dividends.
Because the risk factors referred to above could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of future events or developments. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible fo r us to predict which factors will arise. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.
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Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires that we make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the related d isclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our assumptions and estimates, including those related to recognition of revenue, valuation of investments, valuation of inventory, valuation of intangible assets, valuation of derivatives, measurement of stock-based compensation expense and litigation. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We discuss our critical accounting policies in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009. There have been no other significant changes in our critical accounting policies or estimates s ince those reported in our Annual Report.
Executive Overview
The current economic conditions and uncertainty in the financial markets in the U.S. and internationally may adversely affect our business, financial results and our liquidity. If economies remain unstable or weaken, or if businesses or consumers perceive that these economic conditions may continue or weaken, we may experience declines in the sales or renewals as customers delay or defer buying or reduce their level of spending activity. Moreover, these economic conditions and uncertain financial markets have caused companies across many of the industries we serve, particularly in the financial services and retail sectors, to experience downturns in their businesses, which may cause our customers in these industries to reduce the level of services they purchase from us. Additionally, we may experie nce increased difficulty in obtaining financing in the future, which could negatively impact our ability to pursue our business and development of CodecSys products, as well as affect our ability to repay our outstanding indebtedness. As a result, we cannot predict what impact the current economic conditions and uncertainty of the financial markets will have on us, but expect that such events may have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operation and liquidity in the current quarter and future periods.
On July 1, 2010, we released CodecSys version 2.0, which has been installed in various large telecoms and labs for evaluation by potential customers. We continue to make sales presentations and respond to requests for proposals at other large telecoms, cable companies and broadcasting companies. These presentations have been made with our technology partners which are supp liers of hardware and software for video transmission applications in media room environments such as IBM, HP and Microsoft. Although license revenue from the CodecSys technology has been minimal to date, we believe we have made significant progress and continue to believe that our CodecSys technology holds substantial revenue opportunities for our business.
On July 31, 2009, we entered into a $10.1 million, three-year contract with a Fortune 10 financial institution customer to provide technology and digital signage services to approximately 2,000 of the customer’s more than 6,000 retail and administrative locations throughout North America. In October, 2010, we received notification that the customers network was expanding by over 700 additional locations and we would begin site surveys for those new locations in the fourth quarter of 2010. In addition, the customer selected us to be its vendor for certain additional audio visual services during the n ext year. A factor in securing this contract was the benefits of the CodecSys technology delivering our services to be utilized in our services. For the nine months ended September 30, 2010, we realized approximately $4,531,832 in revenue from this new customer contract, which contributed approximately 87% of our revenues for the nine month period.
During the quarter ended September 30, 2010, our revenues increased by approximately 134% compared to the same quarter in 2009. This increase resulted primarily from the new customer contract discussed above. Net cash used for operations in the nine months ended September 30, 2010 was $4,454,885 less than the net cash used for operations in the nine months ended September, 2009.
Given our existing liquidity and capital position, we are in the process of raising additional equity fundin g. We have also raised funding from debt sources as discussed below to support our working capital and liquidity position. We have secured a conditional extension of our senior secured convertible debt, but such extension is conditioned upon a successful equity financing in the amount of $8.0 million. Until cash from operations is sufficient to cover all corporate expenses and repayment of our outstanding indebtedness, we will continue to deplete our available cash
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and increase our need for future equity and debt financing. Any such financing may not be available on terms favorable to us, if at all, and may result in continued diluti on to our existing shareholders.
During the six months ended June 30, 2010, we entered into four unsecured convertible notes with three individuals and one corporation totaling $925,000. During the quarter ended September 30, 2010, all of the convertible note holders converted their notes to common stock at a conversion rate of $1.00 per share. In connection with this financing, the unsecured 3% convertible note holders received warrants to acquire 925,000 shares of our common stock. We used the proceeds from this financing to support our CodecSys commercialization and development and for general working capital purposes, as described more fully under “Liquidity and Capital Resources.”
Also during the nine months ended September 30, 2010, we ente red into two Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreements with one individual for an aggregate amount of $675,000. In these agreements, we pledged certain outstanding accounts receivable, as described more fully under “Liquidity and Capital Resources.”
In July, 2010, we entered into a revolving line of credit, the proceeds of which are to be used to purchase and install equipment for our largest customer. In connection with this financing, we issued 100,000 warrants to acquire our common stock. As of September 30, 2010, there was $50,000 outstanding on the line of credit.
On June 30, 2010, we entered into four short-term unsecured notes with two individuals and two corporations totaling $250,000, which were converted to common stock during the quarter ended September 30, 2010 at a conversion rate of $1.00 per sh are. We used the proceeds from this financing to support our CodecSys commercialization and development and for general working capital purposes, as described more fully under “Liquidity and Capital Resources.”
On July 30, 2010, September 27, 2010, and October 29, 2010, we entered into amendment and extension agreements with the holder of our $15.0 million senior secured convertible note. The amendments provided a conditional extension of the maturity date of such note and included modifications of the reset provisions of the note and related warrants, as described more fully under “Liquidity and Capital Resources.” If we are unable to successfully raise at least $8.0 million in equity financing prior to December 3, 2010, then the maturity date of this note will revert to its original maturity date of December 21, 2010. If we are unable to repay our $15.0 million senior secu red convertible note when it becomes due, we may face possible foreclosure on our assets by the note holder, bankruptcy protection or liquidation. Because the note is secured by all of our assets, any foreclosure could result in the loss of our business and a complete loss of investment by our shareholders.
Results of Operations for the Nine Months ended September 30, 2010 and September 30, 2009
Revenues
We generated $5,359,907 in revenue during the nine months ended September 30, 2010. During the same nine-month period in 2009, we generated revenue of $1,515,030. The increase in revenue of $3,844,877 was due primarily to our new digital signage contract with the financial services company, which accounted for approximately 87% of our reven ues for the nine months ending September 30, 2010. License fees increased by $2,300,001 and system sales and installation revenues increased by $1,641,611 in the nine months ended September 30, 2010, almost all of which increases were due to our major digital signage customer. Satellite transmission fees increased by $17,032, which was offset by a decrease of $15,000 from special event programming, a decrease of $60,575 from miscellaneous revenue sources and a decrease of $38,191 from studio and production fees. These decreases were due mainly to a decrease in miscellaneous production jobs and $60,000 of the decrease was due to the expiration of a studio rental contract from one customer.
Sales revenues from our three largest customers accounted for approximately 93% and 62% of total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Two of the three largest customers in 2010 were the same customers as in 2009, including our largest customer. The addition of our new digital signage customer has materially affected our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity.
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues increased by approximately $2,336,912 to $3,847,716 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 from $1,510,804 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. Costs of equipment and installation services increased by $1,556,905 due to the installation of new equipment used in the initial installations for our
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largest customer. Installation services for all other customers combined decreased by approximately $90,610. In addition, depreciation increased by $583,714 due to the equipment installed for our customer’s digital signage network.
Expenses
General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 20 were $3,180,412 compared to $3,950,059 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. The decrease of $769,647 resulted primarily from a decrease of $252,241 in the amount of minority interests in IDI that were purchased in 2009 compared to the amount purchased in 2010, a decrease of $164,100 in legal expenses, and a decrease of $115,992 in option and warrant expenses. In addition, direct operational expenses decreased by $226,330 which was primarily the result of a decrease of $119,290 in temporary help and a decrease of $71,480 in telephone and data lines expenses.
Research and development in process decreased by $567,685 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 to $2,090,212 from $2,657,897 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. The decrease resulted primarily from a decrease of $359,918 in employee related expenses, a decrease of $344,612 in other professional services, which were partially offset by an increase of $178,650 in consulting fees.
Sales and marketing expenses decreased $275,412 to $197,276 for the nine months ending September 30, 2010 from $472,688 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. The decrease reflec ts a decrease in employee and related costs of $39,142, a decrease of $124,927 in other professional services and consulting fees, and a decrease of $64,533 in tradeshow and convention expense.
Interest Expense
For the nine months ended September 30, 2010, we incurred interest expense of $7,379,794 compared to interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 of $4,925,153. The increase of $2,454,641 resulted primarily from an acceleration of debt offering expenses of $1,304,370 over the same period in 2009 and an expense of $792,115 from the conversion of convertible notes to equity. The remaining increase in interest expense resulted from the company continuing to elect to capitalize the interest on our 6.25% senior secured convertible note, which increases the principal balance on which inte rest is calculated and increased interest of $259,996 related to equipment financing for our largest customer’s digital signage network because the lease financing was outstanding for the entire year. Of the total interest expense recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, $1,106,217 was the amount incurred on the principal outstanding on our 6.25% senior secured convertible note, $533,706 was incurred on all of our other indebtedness and the reminder of our interest expense resulted primarily from amortization of our costs of acquiring and extending our 6.25% senior secured convertible note
Net Loss
We realized a net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 of $11,649,358 compared with a net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 of $9,273,134. The increase in the net loss of $2,376,224 is primarily due to a decreased gain related to our derivative valuation calculation of $2,874,900 and the increase in interest expense of $2,454,641 discussed above. The decrease was partially offset by an increase in operating margins of $1,507,965 resulting from our increased revenues and decrease operating expenses as explained above and the overall decrease in other operating expenses of $1,599,050 also as discussed above.
Results of Operations for the Three Months ended September 30, 2010 and September 30, 2009
Revenues
We generated $1,885,600 in revenue during the three months ended September 30, 2010. During the same three-month period in 2009, we generated revenue of $806,398. The increase in revenue of $1,079,202 was due primarily to an increase of $432,523 in license fees, $392,761 of which resulted from our largest customer’s digital signage network and an increase of $647,200 from system sales and installation and service work $486,768 of which was from work done for the digital signage network in the three months ended September 30, 2010.
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Our three largest customers’ sales revenues accounted for approximately 90% and 86% of total revenues for the quarters ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The three customers with the greatest revenues in 2010 were the same three customers in 2009. Any material reduction in revenues generated from any one of our largest customers could cause further deterioration in our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity.
Cost of Revenues
Costs of revenues increased by approximately $604,252 to $1,257,954 for the three months ended September 30, 2010 from $653,702 for the three months ended September 30, 2009. The increase was due primarily to an increase of $407,504 in cost of equipment sales and services because our largest customer’s digital signage network was deployed for the full quarter and depreciation expense increased by $197,639 for the same reason.
Expenses
General and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2010 were $801,351 compared to $1,193,198 for the three months ended September 30, 2009. The decrease of approximately $392,627 resulted primarily from a decrease of $127,996 in legal and consulting fees expenses, a decrease of $88,803 in temporary help expenses and a decrease of 74,017 in bad debt expenses. In addition, option and warrant expenses decreased by $31,879 and telephone and data line expense decreased by $31,409.
Research and development in process decreased by $336,416 for the three months ended September 30, 2010 to $588,147 from $924,563 for the three months ended September 30, 2009. This decrease resulted primarily from decreased employee and related costs of $166,995, decreased consulting and professional services of $116,294 and a decrease of $26,712 in outside engineering design expenses.
Sales and marketing expenses decreased $97,230 for the three months ended September 30, 2010 to $55,007 from $152,237 for the three months September 30, 2009. The decrease was due primarily to decreased professional services of $42,200, decreased payroll and related expenses of $33,309 and a decrease of $14,747 in advertising and promotion expenses and various other operating expenses related to marketing.
Interest Expense
For the three months ended September 30, 2010, we incurred interest expense of $3,531,090 compared to interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2009 of $1,711,601. The increase of $1,819,489 resulted primarily fr om an increase in interest expense due to an acceleration of debt offering expenses of $963,000 over the same period in 2009 and an expense of $792,115 from the conversion of convertible notes to equity. The $3,531,090 interest expense recorded consisted of $1,047,825 recorded to account for the accretion of note liability on our balance sheet, interest capitalized on our 6.25% senior secured convertible note of $385,704, amortization of debt offering costs of $1,077,750, and interest recorded of $108,015 related to equipment financing for our largest customer and interest of $792,115 recorded to reflect the interest cost from the conversion of convertible notes to equity. Of the total interest expense recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2010, $385,704 was the amount incurred on the principal outstanding on our 6.25% senior secured convertible note, $164,925 was incurred on all of our other indebtedness and the reminder of our interest expense resulted primarily from amortization of our costs of acquiring and extending our 6.25% senior secured convertible note.
Net Loss
We realized net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2010 of $5,524,667 compared to a net loss of $3,845,147 for the three months ended September 30, 2009. The increase in net loss of $1,679,520 was primarily the result of recording increased interest expenses of $1,819,489 as explained above and a loss of $1,044,993 in the derivative valuation of our convertible notes compared with recording a gain in derivative valuation of $126,400 for the three months ended September 30, 2009. The increase in our total loss was partially offset by a decrease in loss from operations of $1,300,820 resulting from increased revenues and decreased operating expenses as explained above.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
At September 30, 2010, we had cash of $311,227, total current assets of $1,557,546, total current liabilities of $23,858,280 and total stockholders' deficit of $18,021,574. Included in current liabilities is $18,424,769 of liability related to our 6.25% senior secured convertible note and unsecured convertible note, and $1,003,300 which relates to the value of the embedded derivatives for the 6.25% senior secured convertible note and related warrants and $1,377,764 related to the current portion of debt obligations for equipment financing.
As of September 30, 2009, we held approximately $625,000 of auction rate preferred securities, valued at $570,834 and classified as long term investments. All of our auction rate preferred securities have been redeemed. We recorded a loss of $49,264 in total for redemptions at less than par.
Our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2009 contained a “going concern” qualification. As discussed in Note 3 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), we have incurred losses and have not demonstrated the ability to generate sufficient cash flows from operations to satisfy our liabilities and sustain operations. Because of these conditions, there could be substantial dou bt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
We experienced negative cash flow used in operations during the nine months ending September 30, 2010 of $1,992,434 compared to negative cash flow used in operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 of $6,447,319. The negative cash flow was met by cash reserves, sales of our common stock, and issuances of short term debt. We expect to continue to experience negative operating cash flow as long as we continue our technology development program or until we begin to receive licensing revenue from licenses of our CodecSys technology or increase sales in our network division by adding new customers.
During 2010, we have raised investment capital through the sale of our common stock and conversion of convertible notes to various individuals and companies. Through October 31, 2010, we have raised approximately $2,300,000 through the sale of common stock and issuance of debt convertible to our common stock to 17 investors at an investment or conversion price of $1.00 per share. We also issued to these investors warrants to acquire the same number of additional shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $1.50 per share, which are exercisable anytime during a three year period. We have used the proceeds of these sales for purchase of equipment for our customers and for general working capital purposes.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2010, we entered into two Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreements with one individual for an aggregate amount of $675,000. In these agreements, we pledged certain outstanding accounts receivable in exchange for advanced payment and a commitment to remit to the purchaser the amount advanced upon collection from our custo mer. Terms of the first agreement under which we were advanced $175,000 include a 3% discount with a 3% interest fee for every 30 days the advances remain outstanding. Terms of the second agreement under which we were advanced $500,000 include a 10% discount with a 0.5% interest fee for every 30 days the advances remain outstanding.
During the three months ended September 30, 2010, we entered into a $500,000 line of credit for equipment financing to purchase equipment for our largest customer’s digital signage network. The terms of the line of credit include a 3% interest fee for every 30 days the advances on the line of credit remain outstanding. To date we have received advances on the line of credit totaling $150,000 and repaid $100,000, and have used the proceeds to purchase and install the equipment at our customer’s locations. In August 2009, we entered into a sale and leaseback agreement which fi nanced the purchase and installation of equipment to retrofit our new customer’s approximately 2,000 retail sites with our digital signage product offering. We received approximately $4,100,000 from the sale of the equipment in exchange for making lease payments over a 36 month period of $144,000 per month.
On December 24, 2007, we entered into a securities purchase agreement in connection with our senior secured convertible note financing in which we raised $15,000,000 (less $937,000 of prepaid interest). We have used the proceeds from this financing to support our CodecSys commercialization and development and for general working capital purposes. The senior secured convertible note was originally due December 21, 2010, but has been conditionally extended to June 21, 2012 depending on our future financing efforts, as discussed below. Because of this financing condition, the maturity date may re vert back to December 21, 2010. The senior secured convertible note bears interest at 6.25% per annum if paid in cash. If the interest payments are deferred, the interest is capitalized at 9% per annum. Because we have deferred certain interest payments, the principal
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balance of the note as of September 30, 2010 was $17,528,086. Interest for the first year was prepaid at closing. Interest-only payments thereafter in the amount of $234,375 were due quarterly and commenced in April 2009, but cash payments of interest were not made. During 2010, we have capitalized interest of $1,131,836 related to the senior secured convertible note. Interest payments may be made through issuance of common stock in certain circumstances. Pursuant to amendments to the note effective July 30, 2010, September 23, 2010 and October 29, 2010, as discussed below, the note including capitalized interest totaling $17,528,086 as of September 30, 2010, and was convertible into 9,737,826 shares of our common stock at a conversion price of $1.80 per share, convertible any time during the term of the note. The conversion price of the note in the future will be 150% of the lowest amount at which we sell common stock during the year 2010 and may decrease further if we are unable to complete a $8.0 million equity financing by December 3, 2010. We have granted a first priority security interest in all of our property and assets and of our subsidiaries to secure our obligations under the note and related transaction agreements.
In connection with the 2007 financing, the senior secured convertible note holder received warrants to acquire 1,875,000 shares of our common stock exercisable at $5.00 per share. We also issued to the convertible note holder 1,000,000 shares of our common stock valued at $3,750,000 and incurred an additional $1,377,000 for commissions, finders fees and other transaction expenses, including the grant of a three-year warrant to purchase 112,500 shares of our common stock to a third party at an exercise price of $3.75 per share, valued at $252,000. A total of $1,377,000 was included in debt offering costs and is being amortized over the term of the note.
From March 26, 2010 through October 29, 2010, we entered into a series of amendments to the senior secured convertible note. Each of these amendments is described below.
On March 26, 2010, we entered into an amendment and extension agreement with the holder of the senior secured convertible note. The agreement conditionally amended the maturity date of the note to December 21, 2011. If we are unsuccessful in raising at least $6.0 million in equity financing before September 30, 2010, the maturity date of the note will automatically be restored to its original date of December 21, 2010. In consideration of entering into the agreement, the note holder was issued 1,000,000 shares of our restricted common stock valued at $990,000. In addition, we agreed to the inclusion of three additional terms and conditions in the note: (i) from and after the additional funding, we will be required to maintain a cash balance of at least $1,250,000 and provide monthly certifications of the cash balance to the note holder; (ii) we will not make principal payments on our outstanding $1.0 million unsecured convertible note w ithout the written consent of the holder of the senior secured convertible note; and (iii) we will grant board observation rights to the note holder. Given these additional terms, unless the senior secured convertible note holder provides consent, of which there can be no assurance, we will be precluded from repaying the $1.0 million unsecured convertible note when it becomes due on December 22, 2010.
On July 30, 2010, we entered into a further amendment agreement with the holder of the senior secured convertible note regarding the note and warrant reset provisions. The July 30, 2010 amendment conditionally amended the maturity date of the note to June 21, 2012. If we are unsuccessful in raising the $6.0 million in equity financing referenced above, the maturity date of the note will automatically be restored to its original date of December 21, 2010. The holder of the note agreed to a conversion pri ce of the note of $1.80 per share instead of the price at which we sell equity between now and September 30, 2010 and reduced the required cash balance referenced in the March 26, 2010 amendment above from $1,250,000 to $950,000. In addition, the number of warrants originally granted to the holder pursuant to the 2007 financing increased from 1,875,000 to 5,208,333 and are now exercisable at $1.80 per share instead of $5.00 per share. The warrants continue to be exercisable any time for the five years from the original date of grant. In consideration of entering into the July 30, 2010 amendment the note holder was issued 2,000,000 shares of common stock and will be issued an additional 800,000 shares of our common stock at the completion of the required equity raise.
On September 27, 2010, we entered into a further amendment agreement with the holder of the senior secured convertible note regarding the not e. Pursuant to this amendment, the due date for the required equity financing was extended to October 31, 2010.
On October 29, 2010, we entered into a fourth amendment agreement with the holder of the senior secured convertible note regarding the note and warrant provisions. The fourth amendment (i) increased the amount of the required equity raise to $8.0 million, approximately $2.5 million of which has been raised or committed by investors; (ii) extended the time in which we can complete the equity financing to December 3, 2010; (iii) deleted the provision of the senior secured convertible note that granted the Company the option to redeem the note prior
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to its maturity date; (iv) changed the conversion price of the note if we are successful in completing the required capital raise to an amount equal to 150% of the lowest price at which Company common stock is sold during calendar year 2010; (v) changed the exercised price of the warrants to an amount equal to 150% of the lowest price at which Company common stock is sold during calendar year 2010; (vi) provides that if we are successful in completing the required capital raise the number of warrants will be increased as currently provided in the 6.25% senior secured convertible promissory note; and (vii) extended the expiration date of the warrants to December 31, 2013.
If the additional funding is not completed by December 3, 2010, certain provisions of the prior amendments will be void in that the maturity date will revert back to December 21, 2010, the conversion price will become the lowest price at which equity securities have been sold, the exercise price will become the lowest price at which equity securities have been sold, the number of warrants then outstanding will be determined by the original purchase documents, and the Company will not have an obligation to maintain a balance of cash and marketable securities equal to $950,000.
The conversion price of the senior secured convertible note and the exercise price of the warrants continue to be subject to adjustment pursuant to standard anti-dilution rights. If we are not successful in completing the $8.0 million equity raise by December 3, 2010, then the conversion price of the note and the exercise price of the warrants will reset to the lowest price at which we will have sold equity. These rights include (i) e quitable adjustments in the event we effect a stock split, dividend, combination, reclassification or similar transaction; (ii) “weighted average” price protection adjustments in the event we issue new shares of common stock or common stock equivalents in certain transactions at a price less than the then current market price of our common stock; and (iii) “full ratchet” price protection adjustments in the event we issue new shares of common stock or common stock equivalents in certain transactions at a price less than 150% of the lowest price at which Company common stock is sold during calendar year 2010.
We also entered into a registration rights agreement with the holder of the senior secured convertible note pursuant to which we agreed to provide certain registration rights with respect to the shares of common stock, the shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the note, the shares o f common stock issuable as interest shares under the note and shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrant under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The holder is entitled to demand registration of the above-mentioned shares of common stock after six months from the closing of the securities purchase agreement in certain circumstances.
The securities purchase agreement under which the senior secured convertible note and related securities were issued contains, among other things, covenants that may restrict our ability to obtain additional capital, to declare or pay a dividend or to engage in other business activities. A breach of any of these covenants could result in a default under our senior secured convertible note, in which event the holder of the note could elect to declare all amounts outstanding to be immediately due and payable, which would require us to secure additional debt or equity financing to repay the indebtedness or to seek bankruptcy protection or liquidation. The securities purchase agreement provides that we cannot do any of the following without the prior written consent of the holder:
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directly or indirectly, redeem, or declare or pay any cash dividend or distribution on, our common stock;
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issue any additional notes or issue any other securities that would cause a breach or default under the senior secured convertible note;
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issue or sell any rights, warrants or options to subscribe for or purchase common stock or directly or indirectly convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for common stock at a price which varies or may vary with the market price of the common stock, including by way of one or more reset(s) to any fixed price unless the conversion, exchange or exercise price of any such security cannot be less than the then applicable conversion price with respect to the common stock into which any note is convertible or the then applicable exercise price with respect to the common stock into which any warrant is exercisable;
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e nter into or affect any dilutive issuance (as defined in the note) if the effect of such dilutive issuance is to cause us to be required to issue upon conversion of any note or exercise of any warrant any shares of common stock in excess of that number of shares of common stock which
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we may issue upon conversion of the note and exercise of the warrants without breaching our obligations under the rules or regulations of the principal market or any applicable eligible market;
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liquidate, wind up or dissolve (or suffer any liquidation or dissolution);
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convey, sell, lease, license, assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of all or any substantial portion of our properties or assets, other than transactions in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practices, and transactions by non-material subsidiaries, if any and;
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cause, permit or suffer, directly or indirectly, any change in co ntrol transaction as defined in the senior secured convertible note.
On November 2, 2006, we closed on a convertible note securities agreement dated October 28, 2006 with an individual that provided we issue to the convertible note holder (i) an unsecured convertible note in the principal amount of $1,000,000 representing the funding received by us from an affiliate of the convertible note holder on September 29, 2006, and (ii) four classes of warrants (A warrants, B warrants, C warrants and D warrants) which gave the convertible note holder the right to purchase a total of 5,500,000 shares of our common stock. The holder of the note no longer has any warrants to purchase any of our stock. The unsecured convertible note was due October 16, 2009 and was extended to December 22, 2010 and the annual interest rate was increased to 8%, payable semi-annually in cash or in shares of our common stock if certain conditions ar e satisfied The unsecured convertible note is convertible into shares of our common stock at a conversion price of $1.50 per share, convertible any time during the term of the note, and is subject to standard anti-dilution rights.
The conversion feature and the prepayment provision of our $15.0 million senior secured convertible note and our $1.0 million unsecured convertible note have been accounted for as embedded derivatives and valued on the respective transaction dates using a Black-Scholes pricing model. The warrants related to the convertible notes have been accounted for as derivatives and were valued on the respective transaction dates using a Black-Scholes pricing model as well. At the end of each quarterly reporting date, the values of the embedded derivatives and the warrants are evaluated and adjusted to current market value. The conversion features of the convertible notes and the warrants may be exerc ised at any time and, therefore, have been reported as current liabilities. Prepayment provisions contained in the convertible notes limit our ability to prepay the notes in certain circumstances. For all periods since the issuance of the senior secured convertible note and the unsecured convertible note, the derivative values of the respective prepayment provisions have been nominal and have not had any offsetting effect on the valuation of the conversion features of the notes. For a description of the accounting treatment of the senior secured convertible note financing, see Note 7 to the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) included elsewhere herein.
Given the conditional extension of the maturity date of our $15.0 million senior secured convertible note discussed above, it is possible this note, together with our unsecured convertible note, will both become due in December 2010. Notwit hstanding the recent amendment, we are continuing discussions with the holder of the senior secured convertible note regarding a possible further extension of the maturity date. We are also continuing to explore various financing alternatives. In the event we are unable to repay our convertible notes upon maturity, we will need to secure additional debt or equity financing or face possible foreclosure on our assets by the secured note holder, bankruptcy protection or liquidation.
Our monthly operating expenses, including our CodecSys technology research and development expenses, exceeded our monthly net sales by approximately $200,000 per month during the quarter ended September 30, 2010. Our currently available capital resources will be exhausted in the next quarter if our current operations remained relatively constant and if we raise no more equity capital. We are actively pursuing equity financing from var ious sources. To the extent sales and new financing expectations do not materialize, we intend to decrease operating expenses in order to preserve and extend our existing cash resources. The foregoing estimates, expectations and forward-looking statements are subject to change as we make strategic operating decisions from time to time and as our expenses and sales fluctuate from period to period.
The amount of our operating deficit could decrease or increase significantly depending on strategic and other operating decisions, thereby affecting our need for additional capital. We expect our operating expenses will continue to outpace our net sales until we are able to generate additional revenue. Our business model contemplates that sources of additional revenue include (i) sales from our private communication network services, (ii) sales resulting from new customer contracts, and (iii) sales, licensing fees and /or royalties related to
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commercial applications of our CodecSys technology, including sales resulting from marketing efforts by companies such as IBM, HP and Microsoft.
Our long-term liquidity is dependent upon execution of our business model and the realization of additional revenue and working capital as described above, and upon capital needed for continued commercialization and development of the CodecSys technology. Commercialization and future applications of the CodecSys technology are expected to require addi tional capital estimated to be approximately $2.0 million annually for the foreseeable future. This estimate will increase or decrease depending on specific opportunities and available funding.
To date, we have met our working capital needs primarily through funds received from sales of our common stock and from convertible debt financings. Until our operations become profitable, we must continue to rely on external funding. We expect additional investment capital may come from (i) the exercise of outstanding warrants to purchase our capital stock currently held by existing warrant holders; (ii) additional private placements of our common stock with existing and new investors; and (iii) the private placement of other securities with institutional investors similar to those institutions that have provided funding in the past. We have no arrangements for any such additional external financings, whether debt or equity, and are not certain whether any new external financing would be available on acceptable terms or at all. Any new debt financing would require the cooperation and agreement of existing note holders, of which there is no assurance.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Market risk represents the risk of loss that may impact our financial position due to adverse changes in financial market prices and rates. We do not issue financial instruments for trading purposes. As discussed above, however, th e embedded conversion feature and prepayment option of our senior secured convertible notes and our related warrants are deemed to be derivatives and are subject to quarterly “mark-to-market” valuations.
Our cash and cash equivalents are also exposed to market risk. However, because of the short-term maturities of our cash and cash equivalents, we do not believe that an increase in market rates would have any significant impact on the realized value of our cash and cash equivalent investments. We currently do not hedge interest rate exposure and are not exposed to the impact of foreign currency fluctuations.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective disclosure controls and procedures, as defined under Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act. As of September, 2010, an evaluation was performed, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures, as of September 30, 2010, were effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms , and in ensuring that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Our system of internal control over financial reporting within the meaning of Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act is designed to provide reasonable assurance to our management and board of directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of our published financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
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Our management, including the chief executive officer and the chief financial officer, assessed the effectiveness of our system of internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2010. In making this assessment, we used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control-Integrated Framework. Based on our assessment, we believe that, as of September 30, 2010, our system of internal control over financial reporting was effective to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of our financial reporting and the preparation of our financial st atements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, such control.
Limitations on Controls and Procedures
The effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures and our internal control over financial reporting is subject to various inherent limitations, including cost limitations, judgments used in decision making, assumptions about the likelihood of future events, the soundness of our systems, the possibility of human error, and the risk of fraud. Moreover, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions and the risk that the degree of compliance with policies or procedures may deteriorate over time. Because of these limitations, any system of disclosure controls and procedures or internal control over financial reporting may not be successful in preventing all errors or fraud or in making all material information known in a timely manner to the appropriate levels of management.
The foregoing limitations do not qualify the conclusions set forth above by our chief executive officer and our chief financial officer regarding the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures and our internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2010.
Part II – Other Information
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
The Company is a defendant in three lawsuits, the total amount in dispute in which is $125,000
Item 1A. Risk Factors
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Except as indicated below, there have been no material changes in risk factors from those described in our Annual Report of Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.
We may not be able to repay our outstanding notes when they become due.
The maturity date of our $15.0 million senior secured convertible note has been conditionally extended to June 21, 2012 pursuant to an amendment and extension agreement dated July 30, 2010, or the note amendment. If we are unable to successfully raise at least $8.0 million in equity financing prior to December 3, 2010, then the maturity date of this note will revert to its original maturity date of December 21, 2010. We are in the process of raising additional equity funding, but to date we have only raised or received commitments for approximately $2.5 million. Given the lead time and other requirements for closing a significant equity financing, it is likely we may not be able to raise the required $8.0 million by December 3, 20 10, in which case the original maturity will be reinstated as discussed above. If this happens, we believe raising additional equity financing will become even more difficult and may not be possible. If such financing is available, it would likely result in substantial dilution to existing shareholders. We currently do not have the cash resources or ability to repay the $15.0 million senior secured convertible note. If we are unable to repay the senior secured convertible note when it becomes due, we may face possible foreclosure on our assets by the note holder, bankruptcy protection or liquidation. Because the note is secured by all of our assets, any foreclosure could result in the loss of our business and a complete loss of investment by our shareholders. We may also be unable to repay our other outstanding unsecured debt obligations as they become due, including our $1.0 million unsecured convertible note discussed below.
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Our $1.0 million unsecured convertible note is due on December 22, 2010. Under the terms of the $15.0 million senior secured convertible note amendment, the senior secured convertible note was also amended to preclude any principal payment of our $1.0 million unsecured convertible note without the written consent of the senior secured convertible note holder. Therefore, unless the senior secured convertible note holder provides consent, of which there can be no assurance, we will be precluded from repaying the $1.0 million unsecured convertible note when it becomes due on December 22, 2010.
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
In July, 2010, four holders of convertible promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $950,000 converted the convertible notes and aggregate accrued interest of $10,075 to 960,075 shares of our common stock at a conversion price of $1.00 per share. In addition, the holders received warrants to acquire up to 960,075 shares our common stock at an exercise price of $1.50 per share. The warrants have a term of three years from the date of issuance. In the event the Company sells equity at a lower price at any time before December 31, 2010, a holder may elect to receive additional equity on the same terms and conditions as such purchasers of the additional equity receive at the time of their investment with the same warrant coverage as the new equity purchasers receive. We have used the proceeds from the sale of the shares of stock for general working capital. In the transaction, we relied on the exemptions from registration under the Securities Act set forth in Section 4(2) and Section 4(6) thereof.
In July, August and September 2010, we sold 1,335,000 shares of our common stock to 13 different individuals and one company for $1,335,000. In addition, the purchasers of our common stock also received warrants to purchase an additional 1,335,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $1.50 per share. The warrants have a term of three years from the date of issuance. We have used the proceeds from the sale of the shares of stock for general working capital. In the event the Company sells equity at a lower price at any time before December 31, 2010, a holder may elect to receive additional equity on the same terms and conditions as such purchasers of the additional equity receive at the time of their investment with the same warrant coverage as the new equity purchasers receive. We have used the proceeds from the sale of the shares of stock for general working capital. In the transaction, we relied on the exemptions from registration under the Securities Act set forth in Section 4(2) and Section 4(6) thereof.
In July, August and September 2010, we issued a total of 116,937 shares of our common stock to three separate consultants for services performed for us pursuant to written consulting agreements. The consultants were accredited investors and were fully informed regarding the investment. In the transaction, we relied on the exemptions from registration under the Securities Act set forth in Section 4(2) and Section 4(6 ) thereof.
In August, 2010, we issued a total of 4,467 shares of our common stock to two individuals in exchange for 67,000 shares of the common stock of our controlled subsidiary, Interactive Devices, Inc. There were no proceeds from the transaction. In the transaction, we relied on the exemption from registration under the Securities Act set forth in Section 4(2).
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4.
[REMOVED AND RESERVED]
Item 5.
Other Information
(a) None.
(b) None.
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Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit Number Document 3.1 Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Broadcast International. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 3.1 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 filed with the SEC on November 14, 2006.) 3.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws of Broadcast International. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 3.2 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 filed with the SEC on November 14, 2006.) 4.1 Specimen Stock Certificate of Common Stock of Broadcast International. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 4.1 of the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2, filed under cover of Form S-3, pre-effective Amendment No. 3 filed with the SEC on October 11, 2005.) 10.1* Employment Agreement of Rodney M. Tiede dated April 28, 2004. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 10.1 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended March 31, 2004 filed with the SEC on May 12, 2004.) 10.2* Broadcast International, Inc. 2008 Equity Incentive Plan. 10.3* Broadcast International, Inc. 2004 Long-Term Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 10.4 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2003 filed with the SEC on March 30, 2004.) 10.4 Securities Purchase Agreement dated October 28, 2006 between Broadcast International and Leon Frenkel. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 6 , 2006.) 10.5 5% Convertible Note dated October 16, 2006 issued by Broadcast International to Leon Frenkel. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 6, 2006.) 10.6 Registration Rights Agreement dated October 28, 2006 between Broadcast International and Leon Frenkel. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 6, 2006.) 10.7 Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of December 21, 2007, by and among Broadcast International and the investors listed on the Schedule of Buyers attached thereto. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 26, 2007.) 10.8 Registration Rights Agreement dated as of December 21, 2007, by and among Broadcast International and the buyers listed therein. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 26, 2007.) 10.9 6.25% Senior Secured Convertible Promissory Note dated December 21, 2007 issued to the holder listed therein. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 26, 2007.) 10.10 Warrant to Purchase Common Stock dated December 21, 2007 issued to the holder listed therein. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 26, 2007.) ; 36 10.11 Security Agreement dated as of December 21, 2007, made by each of the parties set forth on the signatures pages thereto, in favor of the collateral agent listed therein. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 26, 2007.) 10.12 Amendment and Extension Agreement dated March 26, 2010 to 6.25% Senior Secured Convertible Note dated December 21, 2007 between Broadcast International and the holder thereof. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 31, 2010) 10.13 Full Ratchet Amendment and Extension Agreement dated July 30, 2010 to 6.25% S enior Secured Convertible Note dated December 21, 2007 between Broadcast International and the holder thereof. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 30, 2010) 10.14 Amendment and Extension Agreement dated September 27, 2010 to 6.25% Senior Secured Convertible Note dated December 21, 2007 issued to the holder listed therein. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 23, 2010) 10.15 Forth Amendment and Extension Agreement dated October 29, 2010 to 6.25% Senior Secured Convertible Note dated December 21, 2007 issued to the holder listed therein. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 1, 2010) 10.16 Master Lease Agreement dated as of July 28, 2009 between the Company and ACC Capital Corporation. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 28, 2009.) 10.17 Security Agreement and Ass ignment for Security Agreement between the Company and ACC Capital Corporation. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 28, 2009.) 31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Secti on 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 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. 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. * Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Broadcast International, Inc.
Date: November 12, 2010
/s/ Rodney M. Tiede
By: Rodney M. Tiede
Its: President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
Date: November 12, 2010
/s/ James E. Solomon
By: James E. Solomon
Its: Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
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