UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Form 10-QSBA
Amendment No. 1
(Mark One)
x | QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2004
¨ | TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT |
For the transition period from to
Commission file number: 0-24016
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BBJ ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in it charter)
Nevada | | 65-1148155 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
5910 Breckenridge Parkway, Suite A, Tampa, Florida 33610
(Address of principal executive offices)
(813) 622-8550
(issuer’s telephone number)
6802 Citicorp Drive, Suite 500, Tampa, Florida 33619
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or such shorter period that the issuer was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ¨ No x
As of November 15, 2005, there were 83,620,690 shares of the issuer’s common stock, $0.001 par value per share, issued and outstanding.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (Check one): Yes ¨ No x
BBJ ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION | |
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Item 1. | Financial Statements | |
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION | |
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Report on Review by Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors of
BBJ Environmental Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiary.
We have reviewed the condensed consolidated balance sheet of BBJ Environmental Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiary as of September 30, 2004 and the related condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2004 and 2003 and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2004 and 2003. These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.
We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
We have previously audited, in accordance with the auditing standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet of BBJ Environmental Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiary as of December 31, 2003 and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’equity, and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein), and in our report dated February 19, 2004, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2003 is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company's significant operating losses and accumulated deficit raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are also discussed in the notes. The condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Kirkland, Russ, Murphy & Tapp, P.A.
Clearwater, FL
July 20, 2005
BBJ ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
| | (Unaudited) Sept. 30, 2004 | | Dec. 31, 2003 | |
ASSETS | | | | | |
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Current assets: | | | | | |
Cash | | $ | (8 | ) | $ | 60 | |
Accounts receivable, net | | | 120 | | | 132 | |
Inventory | | | 128 | | | 91 | |
Loans to related parties | | | 69 | | | -- | |
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Total current assets | | | 309 | | | 283 | |
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Property and equipment, net | | | 177 | | | 124 | |
Security deposits | | | 29 | | | 42 | |
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| | $ | 515 | | $ | 449 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT | | | | | | | |
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Current liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | $ | 814 | | $ | 503 | |
Line of credit | | | 25 | | | -- | |
Bridge loans from officer, director or shareholder | | | 696 | | | -- | |
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Total current liabilities | | | 1,535 | | | 503 | |
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Stockholders’ deficit: | | | | | | | |
Common stock, $.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 57,545,991 and 50,614,578 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | | | 58 | | | 51 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 9,234 | | | 8,640 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (10,312 | ) | | (8,272 | ) |
Stock subscriptions | | | -- | | | 52 | |
Stock subscriptions receivable | | | -- | | | (525 | ) |
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Net stockholders’ deficit | | | (1,020 | ) | | (54 | ) |
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See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of these consolidated condensed financial statements.
BBJ ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except shares and per share amount)
| | Three Months Ended Sept. 30, | | Nine Months Ended Sept. 30, | |
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Sales, net | | $ | 189 | | $ | 208 | | $ | 647 | | $ | 724 | |
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Cost of sales | | | 54 | | | 74 | | | 205 | | | 262 | |
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Gross margin | | | 135 | | | 134 | | | 442 | | | 462 | |
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Operating Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales and marketing | | | 327 | | | 446 | | | 1,102 | | | 1,026 | |
General and administrative | | | 390 | | | 306 | | | 1,216 | | | 928 | |
Research and development | | | 46 | | | 32 | | | 164 | | | 110 | |
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Total operating expenses | | | 763 | | | 784 | | | 2,482 | | | 2,064 | |
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Net loss | | $ | (628 | ) | $ | (650 | ) | $ | (2,040 | ) | $ | (1,602 | ) |
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Net loss per share | | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | (0.04 | ) |
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Weighted average shares outstanding | | | 57,043,000 | | | 43,414,000 | | | 56,379,000 | | | 41,630,000 | |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of these consolidated condensed financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| | Nine Months Ended Sept. 30, | |
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Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | | |
Net loss | | $ | (2,040 | ) | $ | (1,602 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | | | | | | | |
Depreciation | | | 34 | | | 20 | |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | | | -- | | | 15 | |
Compensation due to grant of common stock | | | -- | | | 48 | |
Compensation due to grant of warrants | | | 13 | | | | |
Grant of common stock for consulting services | | | 42 | | | -- | |
Changes in current assets and liabilities: | | | -- | | | -- | |
Accounts receivable | | | 12 | | | (57 | ) |
Inventory | | | (37 | ) | | (26 | ) |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | 311 | | | (3 | ) |
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Net cash used in operating activities | | | (1,665 | ) | | (1,605 | ) |
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Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | | | | |
Purchase of property and equipment | | | (87 | ) | | (74 | ) |
Security deposits | | | 13 | | | -- | |
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Net cash used in investing activities | | | (74 | ) | | (74 | ) |
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Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from (funding of) loans to related parties | | | (69 | ) | | 150 | |
Proceeds from line of credit | | | 25 | | | -- | |
Proceeds from (repayment of) bridge loans | | | 696 | | | (25 | ) |
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock | | | 1,019 | | | 1,007 | |
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Net cash provided by financing activities | | | 1,671 | | | 1,132 | |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of these consolidated condensed financial statements.
(continued)
BBJ ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - (Unaudited) Continued
(in thousands)
| | Nine Months Ended Sept. 30, | |
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Net decrease in cash | | | (68 | ) | | (547 | ) |
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Cash, beginning of period | | | 60 | | | 651 | |
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Cash, end of period | | $ | (8 | ) | $ | 104 | |
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: | | | | | | | |
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Interest paid | | $ | 2 | | $ | 2 | |
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Supplemental disclosures of non-cash financing activities: | | | | | | | |
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Issuance of 400,000 shares of common stock for consulting services | | $ | 41 | | $ | --- | |
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Forgiveness of stock subscription receivable in exchange for return of 1,560,317 shares of common stock | | $ | 525 | | $ | --- | |
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Issuance of stock related to subscription agreement | | $ | 52 | | $ | --- | |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of these consolidated condensed financial statements.
BBJ ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (all amounts in thousands, except shares, options and price per share)
September 30, 2004
(Unaudited)
NOTE A - Basis of Presentation
The accompanying amended, unaudited consolidated financial statements at September 30, 2004 include the accounts of BBJ Environmental Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”), its subsidiary BBJ Environmental Solutions, Inc. (acquired in June 2000) and those of BBJ Environmental Solutions Ltd. (established in October 2003), a wholly owned subsidiary of BBJ Environmental Solutions; and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-QSB and reflect all adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of financial position as of September 30, 2004 and results of operations for the nine month and three month periods ended September 30, 2004 and 2003 . The independent registered public accountants Kirkland, Russ, Murphy & Tapp, P.A. have reviewed these consolidated condensed financial statements as stated in their accompanying review report. The previously issued Form 10Q-SB as of September 30, 2004 , which was filed on November 19, 2004, had not been reviewed by the Company’s independent auditors. All adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for a full year. For further information and a current discussion of the Company’s financial condition as of December 31, 2003, references should be made to the audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2003, as amended. The consolidated companies are collectively referred to herein as “BBJ” or the “Company”. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
NOTE B - Organization and Description of Business
BBJ Environmental Technologies, Inc., formerly known as Omega Development, Inc., was a development stage enterprise formed under the laws of the State of Nevada to evaluate, structure and complete a business combination in the form of a merger with, or acquisition of, prospects consisting of private companies, partnerships or sole proprietorships. In June 2000, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding common stock of BBJ Environmental Solutions, Inc., a Florida corporation organized in 1993 (“BBJ Environmental Solutions”). In October 2003, we formed BBJ Environmental Solutions Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of BBJ Environmental Solutions, to establish an Asian sales distribution company in Hong Kong. As a result, BBJ Environmental Technologies is a holding company for BBJ Environmental Solutions, its primary operating subsidiary.
BBJ Environmental Solutions is an early stage development company that develops, manufactures, and markets products and devices that control and remove mold bacteria and other microbial and organic contaminations in indoor environments. We have developed technologies that are especially effective in preventing air pollution originating from heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems of homes, offices, health care facilities, schools, industrial plants and public buildings. Consequently, our products are effective in promoting good indoor air quality and indoor environment quality. Our leading technology is the BBJ MicroBiocide® product family. These products are registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) for controlling and inhibiting bacterial and fungal growth in both building interiors and air-conditioning and air duct systems.
BBJ Environmental Solutions, Inc has submitted to the EPA for registration two new antimicrobials. These products, Maintain C-1 and BBJ Mold Control, are variations of BBJ MicroBiocide® , and are in final stages of approval by the EPA. On July 16, 2004, the EPA indicated approval on six of seven studies that had been submitted. The EPA has asked for clarification of one study, which has been submitted and is now under review for final approval. EPA approval is expected by year end 2004. When these registrations are granted, it is expected that it will require ten to twelve months to develop the packaging, production and markting materials needed to bring these new products to market.
One September 1, 2004, BBJ received approval from the Thai FDA to market BBJ Microbiocide for Air Ducts, Microbiocide for HVAC/R, Freschduct Odor Eliminator and Power Coil Clean in Thailand. BBJ had previously determined that all BBJ products can legally be marketed in Singapore and Hong Kong (Special Administrative District), China.
In June 2005, the Company was delisted from the OTC Bulletin Board, due to the delinquency of required filings..
NOTE C - Computation of Net Loss Per Common Share
Loss per common share is computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the nine month and three month periods ended September 30, 2004 and 2003 respectively.
NOTE D - Issuance of Common Stock
Since December 31, 2003, we completed the following private financings:
On January 7, 2004, we secured equity funding through a Regulation S sale of restricted securities to offshore investors. We issued 320,000 shares of additional common stock at $0.25 per share and received gross proceeds of $80. Warrants to purchase an additional 106,667 shares of our common stock, exercisable at $0.25 per share until its expiration date of January 31, 2006 were issued in conjunction with the common stock.
On January 16, 2004, we secured equity funding through a Regulation S sale of restricted securities to offshore investors. We issued 120,000 shares of additional common stock at $0.25 per share and received gross proceeds of $30. Warrants to purchase an additional 40,000 shares of our common stock, exercisable at $0.25 per share until its expiration date of January 31, 2006 were issued in conjunction with the common stock.
On January 30, 2004, we secured equity funding through a Regulation S sale of restricted securities to offshore investors. We issued 206,730 shares of additional common stock at $0.25 per share and received gross proceeds of $52. Warrants to purchase an additional 68,910 shares of our common stock, exercisable at $0.25 per share until its expiration date of January 31, 2006 were issued in conjunction with the common stock.
On February 11, 2004, we secured equity funding through a Regulation S sale of restricted securities to an overseas bank whose investments are controlled by Olivier d’Auriol, one of our directors. We issued 4,545,500 shares of additional common stock at $0.11 per share and received gross proceeds of $500.
On February 19, 2004, we secured equity funding through a Regulation S sale of restricted securities to offshore investors. We issued 60,000 shares of additional common stock at $0.25 per share and received gross proceeds of $15. Warrants to purchase an additional 20,000 shares of our common stock, exercisable at $0.25 per share until its expiration date of February 28, 2006 were issued in conjunction with the common stock.
On March 30, 2004, we secured equity funding through a Regulation S sale of restricted securities to an overseas bank whose investments are controlled by Olivier d’Auriol, one of our directors. We issued 1,800,000 shares of additional common stock at $0.11 per share and received gross proceeds of $198.
On April 27, 2004, we secured equity funding through a Regulation S sale of restricted securities to offshore investors. We issued 40,000 shares of additional common stock at $0.25 per share and received gross proceeds of $10. Warrants to purchase an additional 13,333 shares of our common stock, exercisable at $0.25 per share until its expiration date of April 2006 were issued in conjunction with the common stock.
On May 12, 2004 we secured equity funding through a Regulation S sale of restricted securities to offshore investors. We issued 48,000 shares of additional common stock at $0.25 per share and received gross proceeds of $12. Warrants to purchase an additional 16,000 shares of our common stock, exercisable at $.025 per share until its expiration date of May, 2006 were issued in conjunction with the common stock.
On July 14, 2004 we secured equity funding through a Regulation S sale of restricted securities to offshore investors. We issued 400,000 shares of additional common stock at $0.25 per share and received gross proceeds of $100. Warrants to purchase an additional 133,333 shares of our common stock, exercisable at $.025 per share until its expiration date of July 2006 were issued in conjunction with the common stock.
On September 9, 2004 we secured equity funding through a Regulation S sale of restricted securities to offshore investors. We issued 454,500 shares of additional common stock at $0.11 per share and received gross proceeds of $50.
On September 23, 2004 we secured equity funding through a Regulation S sale of restricted securities to offshore investors. We issued 97,000 shares of additional common stock at $0.25 per share and received gross proceeds of $24. Warrants to purchase an additional 32,333 shares of our common stock, exercisable at $.025 per share until its expiration date of September 2006 were issued in conjunction with the common stock.
Since December 31, 2003, we issued the following shares in exchange for services rendered to the company:
On January 1, 2004, we issued 100,000 shares of stock to our current Chief Executive Officer, Jean Caillet under the terms of a consulting agreement approved by our Board of Directors during January 2003.
On March 10th, 2004 we issued 300,000 shares of stock to Lehman Brothers in exchange for services rendered.
On July 1, 2004, we issued 500,000 shares of stock with options to acquire up to 1,000,000 shares of common stock to our current Chief Executive Officer, Jean Caillet, under the terms of an employment contract authorized by our Board of Directors at the June 23rd Board Meeting.
NOTE E—Employee Stock Options
During the nine months ended September 30, 2004, 353,500 options were granted to employees.
NOTE F - Going Concern
As indicated in the accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements, the Company continues to sustain substantial losses and has an accumulated deficit of approximately $10.3 million as of September 30, 2004. These factors raise substantial doubt as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management intends to cure these issues through the full implementation of its sales and marketing strategy to create product demand through HVAC/R, duct cleaning and mold remediation distribution channels and seek alternative sources of financing.
Management believes the Company can improve its cash flow position, but recognizes that the Company must secure alternative sources of financing to continue operations. Due to positive developments centered on the Company’s improved domestic and international sales prospects, a group of overseas accredited investors have committed to continue providing additional financing to the Company.
Introduction
We were incorporated in the State of Nevada on July 15, 1988 under the name Lewison Enterprises, Inc. On January 19, 1994, our name changed to Omega Development, Inc. and to BBJ Environmental Technologies, Inc. on June 1, 2000. Effective June 1, 2000, we acquired 100% of the then outstanding common stock and preferred stock of BBJ Environmental Solutions, Inc. In October 2003, we formed BBJ Environmental Solutions Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of BBJ Environmental Solutions, to establish an Asian sales distribution company in Hong Kong. As a result, BBJ Environmental Technologies is a holding company for BBJ Environmental Solutions, its primary operating subsidiary.
During the last quarter of 2003, and continuing through 2004, the BBJ Board of Directors made a number of major decisions regarding the marketing and sales organization and strategies of the company in an effort to take advantage of a rapidly increasing awareness of indoor and environmental quality both in the US and Asia, including:
| · | Creation of a fully owned subsidiary BBJ Environmental Solutions Ltd. in Hong Kong; |
| · | Obtaining GSA (US General Services Administration) registration for BBJ products; |
| · | Adoption of an aggressive direct approach to sales of products for use in governmental buildings; and |
| · | Adoption of an end-user strategy rather than basing our approach to the market totally on distributors who in turn sell to end users. Under this strategy, we still utilize distributors to move products through the channels and sell to HVAC contractors and small customers but in addition, we have changed the role of our sales force to call on very large key accounts; |
| · | Reorganization of the sales team and the hiring of more highly qualified individuals to place their focus on strategic key accounts; |
| · | Eliminating independent factory representatives. These organizations have contributed little, if any ,to our sales revenue as most sales are driven by our internal staff. These representatives were given 10% of the gross sales in their respective territory. Thus, this move is expected to lead to significant savings in commissions while having little if any negative impact on total revenue; and |
| · | Drastically cut the US administrative expenses by combining the CFO and accounting positions and eliminating the position of Senior Vice President of Operations. These changes were implemented beginning in June 2004 and the full impact of these savings are expected to phase in over time. |
The above strategies were expected to have a positive impact on performance beginning in 2004 and drive sales volume during the balance of the year. Implementation of these strategies required a dramatic reorganization of our sales team, which we believe contributed to lower sales during the first nine months of 2004.
Nevertheless, we have started to realize some important results, including:
| · | We have obtained GSA registration no. GS-07F-5777P; |
| · | We have signed our first major governmental building contracts; |
| · | We have received a very positive response from the Hong Kong market, including a 60 % success rate on our sales calls; |
| · | We have received approval for the import of products to Thailand; |
| · | Major chains of hotels in the Far East have tested and now use our products; |
| · | We are in negotiation with potential partners in China, Korea, Japan, Malaysia and Singapore. Although we cannot guarantee that we will be successful in the Far East, we believe that sales in the Far East will become significant by the end of 2004, in part because this area of the world is very receptive to indoor air quality mainly due to the SARS crisis. |
Although we believe that our new sales strategies provide us with the greatest opportunities in the marketplace and to achieve an increase in sales, there can be no guarantee that our new sales strategy will be successful.
Forward - Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) such as statements relating to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business operations. These statements relate to expectations concerning matters that are not historical fact. Accordingly, forward-looking statements are based on management’s projections, estimates, judgments and assumptions (some of which are beyond the control of the Company) and are typically identified by reference to a future period or periods, or by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “estimates,” “approximately,” “intend,” and other similar words and phrases, or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “should,” “would,” “could,” and “may.” These forward-looking statements are based largely on our current expectations, assumptions, estimates, judgments and projections about our business and our industry, and they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Although we believe our expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, judgments and estimates, such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other factors. Accordingly, actual results could differ materially from those discussed in or implied by any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of us due to a variety of factors, including, but not limited to those related to following:
• general economic and market conditions, either nationally or in the markets where we conduct our business, may be less favorable than expected;
• our business plan or its implementation may not be successful in attracting sufficient consumer demand to operate the Company profitably;
• we may be unable to find suitable equity or debt financing when needed on terms commercially reasonable to us;
• there may be changes in the cost or pricing of, or consumer demand for, our or our industry’s products, including the possible obsolesce of our products;
• we may be unable to collect our accounts or notes receivables when due or within a reasonable period of time after they become due and payable;
• there may be a significant increase in competitive pressures; and
• there may be changes in environmental laws, policies and practices that may adversely affect our products.
Many of these factors are beyond our control and you should read carefully the more detailed description of potential risks, uncertainties, and other factors which could cause our financial performance or results of operations to differ materially from current expectations or such forward- looking statements set forth in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (including Part 1, Item 1 of our Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003, as amended, under the heading “Risk Factors”). These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this document. We do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this document or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Results of Operations
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004, we generated sales of $189 and $647, respectively, a decrease of $19 or 9% and a decrease of $77 or 11%, respectively, from the comparable periods of the prior year. We are still recovering from the significant reverse drop we experienced in the first quarter.
The significant focus we placed on reorganizing our sales organization in connection with implementation of our new sales strategy has not shown positive results. Our continued efforts utilizing the new sales approach, allows us to be somewhat comparable to the same period of the prior year.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004, our operating expenses were $763 and $2,482, respectively, a decrease of $21 or 3% and an increase of $418 or 20%, respectively, from the comparable periods of the prior year. In June of 2004, an aggressive expense control effort was undertaken in order to conserve limited cash reserves. Significant reductions were made in sales meetings, advertising, promotions, trade shows and sales persons travel. These were partially offset by increases in sales and R&D salaries due to the hire of a chemist and sales representative, administrative salaries due to a contractual obligation to move the CEO from contract to employment status, consulting expenses, a product liability insurance increase and increased administrative travel to develop the market in Asia.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004, our net losses were $628 and $2,040, respectively, a decrease of $22 or 3% and an increase of $438 or 27%, respectively, from the comparable periods of the prior year. These changes closely track the changes in expenses except for the $20 decrease that is due to the lower gross profit resulting from the drastically lower revenues during the first quarter of the year.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2004, our gross margin increased from 64% to 68%.for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 and the comparable year ago period. Although year to date gross profits deceased $20, or 4% to $442 from $462 in the comparable year ago period, we believe with our continued efforts and new sales strategy, future periods will continue to show signs of positive growth.
Sales Strategy
In August 2003, after positive results from a thorough market test, we modified our sales approach to focus on the end-customer. Targeted end-customers include schools, hospitals, state and federal government buildings, manufacturing plants and hotels and motels.
We believe our company can provide its customers with improved indoor air quality at no incremental long-term cost; internal studies suggest that utility savings will offset all incremental product and labor costs required to implement our program within twelve months. As a result of this change in strategy, we experienced higher-than-typical attrition of our sales force; new hires have been screened and selected specifically for the current sales approach.
We recently launched a private label product, sold as part of a chemical manufacturers product line, which will allow us to indirectly penetrate a greater number of distributors.
We are dedicated to increasing sales and gross profit and will continue to monitor and re-evaluate our sales strategy in order to maximize performance. Our market analysis also indicates additional opportunities in duct cleaning, mold remediation, and mold prevention markets. Efforts will be made in the current year to better understand and exploit these opportunities. We have also launched efforts during the current quarter to sell our products in international markets and to sell certain products to consumers via the Internet.
While we believe that these efforts will ultimately result in increased sales and profitable operations, we can provide no assurances in this regard.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The net cash used in our operating activities was $1,665 for the nine months ended September 30, 2004, compared to $1,605 for the same period in 2003. Net cash used in investing activities was $74 for the nine months ended September 30, 2004, compared to $74 the same period in 2003. Net cash provided by financing activities was $1,671 for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 compared to $1,132 for the same period in 2003. The increase from financing sources was due primarily to $1,019 in offshore private placements, $25 line of credit and $696 in bridge loans provided by our officers, directors and shareholders, partially offset by $69 in advances on travel expense for BBJ Environmental Solutions, Inc made to officers.
Financing Efforts
Since December 31, 2003 we completed the following private financings:
On January 7, 2004, we secured equity funding through a Regulation S sale of restricted securities to offshore investors. We issued 320,000 shares of additional common stock at $0.25 per share and received gross proceeds of $80. Warrants to purchase an additional 106,667 shares of our common stock, exercisable at $0.25 per share until its expiration date of January 31, 2006 were issued in conjunction with the common stock.
On January 16, 2004, we secured equity funding through a Regulation S sale of restricted securities to offshore investors. We issued 120,000 shares of additional common stock at $0.25 per share and received gross proceeds of $30. Warrants to purchase an additional 40,000 shares of our common stock, exercisable at $0.25 per share until its expiration date of January 31, 2006 were issued in conjunction with the common stock.
On January 30, 2004, we secured equity funding through a Regulation S sale of restricted securities to offshore investors. We issued 206,730 shares of additional common stock at $0.25 per share and received gross proceeds of $52. Warrants to purchase an additional 68,910 shares of our common stock, exercisable at $0.25 per share until its expiration date of January 31, 2006 were issued in conjunction with the common stock.
On February 11, 2004, we secured equity funding through a Regulation S sale of restricted securities to offshore investors. We issued 4,545,500 shares of additional common stock at $0.11 per share and received gross proceeds of $500.
On February 19, 2004, we secured equity funding through a Regulation S sale of restricted securities to offshore investors. We issued 60,000 shares of additional common stock at $0.25 per share and received gross proceeds of $15. Warrants to purchase an additional 20,000 shares of our common stock, exercisable at $0.25 per share until its expiration date of February 28, 2006 were issued in conjunction with the common stock.
On March 30, 2004, we secured equity funding through a Regulation S sale of restricted securities to offshore investors. We issued 1,800,000 shares of additional common stock at $0.11 per share and received gross proceeds of $198.
On April 27, 2004, we secured equity funding through a Regulation S sale of restricted securities to offshore investors. We issued 40,000 shares of additional common stock at $0.25 per share and received gross proceeds of $10. Warrants to purchase an additional 13,333 shares of our common stock, exercisable at $0.25 per share until its expiration date of April 2006 were issued in conjunction with the common stock.
On May 12, 2004, we secured equity funding through a Regulation S sale of restricted securities to offshore investors. We issued 48,000 shares of additional common stock at $0.25 per share and received gross proceeds of $12. Warrants to purchase an additional 16,000 shares of our common stock, exercisable at $0.25 per share until its expiration date of May 2006 were issued in conjunction with the common stock.
On July 14, 2004 we secured equity funding through a Regulation S sale of restricted securities to offshore investors. We issued 400,000 shares of additional common stock at $0.25 per share and received gross proceeds of $100. Warrants to purchase an additional 133,333 shares of our common stock, exercisable at $.025 per share until its expiration date of July 2006 were issued in conjunction with the common stock.
On September 9, 2004 we secured equity funding through a Regulation S sale of restricted securities to offshore investors. We issued 454,500 shares of additional common stock at $0.11 per share and received gross proceeds of $50.
On September 23, 2004 we secured equity funding through a Regulation S sale of restricted securities to offshore investors. We issued 97,000 shares of additional common stock at $0.25 per share and received gross proceeds of $24. Warrants to purchase an additional 32,333 shares of our common stock, exercisable at $.025 per share until its expiration date of September 2006 were issued in conjunction with the common stock.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2004, we received bridge loans from our officers and investors of $736 of which $40 was repaid during the nine month period. We received $29 from Jean Caillet, an officer, director and shareholder of the company as bridge loans ; we received $232 from Olivier d’Auriol a director and shareholder of the company as a bridge loans of which $25 was repaid during the period; we received $75 from Robert Baker a bridge loan of which $15 was repaid during the period; we received $400 from other investors as bridge loans..
On June 5, 2002, we issued 1.4 million shares of our common stock upon the exercise of options at a cash purchase price of $0.375 per share. Payment was made through the issuance of full recourse promissory notes due September 30, 2002, together with interest at the rate of 5% per annum. These options were granted to Michael Nole, our then director of sales, and his assistant, Nicholas Salerno. In July, 2004 a settlement agreement was reached, stock was returned for cancellation and promissory notes were cancelled. In addition as part of the settlement agreement Mr. Nole and Mr. Salerno both agreed to release the company from any and all claims that each of them may have had against the company for any reason through date of settlement.
As described herein and in our Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003, as amended, we have relied principally on external financing to provide liquidity and capital resources for our operations. Management believes that we will support our anticipated liquidity and capital resource needs in the near term from cashflows from operations, but that additional financing will be required in order for the Company to meet its short term and long-term objectives. No assurances can be given that our efforts to raise this financing and additional financing for our short term (and long term) needs will be successful or, if successful, that such financing will be on terms satisfactory to us. The inability to obtain additional financing, when needed, or on terms reasonably satisfactory to us, would materially adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition and could lead us to curtail or cease operations. As a result of our operating losses and capital needs, our auditors have added a going concern qualification (explanatory paragraph) as described in our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto as contained in our Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2003, as amended.
Recent Developments
The Board of Directors of the Company is reassessing the Company’s future prospects and anticipated needs for continued growth. In this regard, it is reviewing the Company’s capital structure, various financing alternatives available to the Company, including potential sources of equity financings, the Company’s current stockholder base, and the costs of complying with the Company’s reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act. In particular, the Board of Directors is considering the potential benefits and other implications of effecting a reverse stock split and/or reincorporating the Company in Delaware, although no definitive decision has been made with respect to either of these actions. The Company believes that a reverse stock split would permit the Company to eliminate the shareholdings of a significant number of small shareholders who acquired their shares prior to the time the Company was engaged in its current business in exchange for a cash payment. This would permit the Company to avoid the relatively high cost of communication with those holders and would likely permit the Company to deregister under the Exchange Act, if it so chose. A reincorporation in Delaware would have the benefits of transferring the Company’s domicile to a jurisdiction with a more established body of law. The Board may determine to effect some, all or none of these actions and, if it does more than one, may seek to effect them simultaneously or at different times. A reincorporation would, and reverse stock split may, require approval by shareholders, and would in any event be preceded by further disclosure to shareholders. In addition, a reincorporation would, and a reverse stock split may, under Nevada law, trigger appraisal rights for the shareholders of the Company. If shareholders elected to exercise such appraisal rights, the Company would be required to use funds to buy out these shareholders at the fair market value of their shares. The Company may decide to proceed with the reverse stock split for the reasons stated above but may or may not then seek to deregister under the Exchange Act at that time (although it might chose to do so at a later date).
Under the supervision and with the participation of our Interim Principal Financial Officer (our principal executive officer), management has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Executive Chairman and Interim Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, these disclosure controls and procedures are effective. There have not been any changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
During the nine month period ended September 30, 2004, we made the following sales of unregistered securities (dollars in thousands):
Date of Sale | | Title of Security | | Number Sold | | Consideration Received and Description of Underwriting or Other Discounts to Market Price or Convertible Security, Afforded to Purchasers | | Exemption from Registration Claimed | | If Option, Warrant or Convertible Security, terms of exercise or conversion |
1/7/04 | | Common Stock Warrants | | 320,000 106,667 | | Received $80 no commission paid; shares sold at $0.25 per share assuming no value is attributed to the Warrants | | Regulation S offshore offering to an unaffiliated overseas investor; Regulation D, Rule 506; and/or Section 4(2) | | Warrants are exercisable at $0.25 per share at any time until January 31, 2006 |
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1/16/04 | | Common Stock Warrants | | 120,000 40,000 | | Received $30 no commission paid; shares sold at $0.25 per share assuming no value is attributed to the Warrants | | Regulation S offshore offering to an unaffiliated overseas investor; Regulation D, Rule 506; and/or Section 4(2) | | Warrants are exercisable at $0.25 per share at any time until January 31, 2006 |
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1/30/04 | | Common Stock Warrants | | 206,730 68,910 | | Received $52 no commission paid; shares sold at $0.25 per share assuming no value is attributed to the Warrants | | Regulation S offshore offering to an unaffiliated overseas investor; Regulation D, Rule 506; and/or Section 4(2) | | Warrants are exercisable at $0.25 per share at any time until January 31, 2006 |
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2/11/04 | | Common Stock | | 4,545,500 | | Received $500 no commissions paid; shares sold at $0.11 per share | | Regulation S offshore offering to an unaffiliated overseas investor; Regulation D, Rule 506; and/or Section 4(2) | | |
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2/19/04 | | Common Stock Warrants | | 60,000 20,000 | | Received $15 no commissions paid; shares sold at $0.25 per share assuming no value is attributed to the Warrants | | Regulation S offshore offering to an unaffiliated overseas investor; Regulation D, Rule 506; and/or Section 4(2) | | Warrants are exercisable at $0.25 per share at any time until February 28, 2006 |
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3/30/04 | | Common Stock | | 1,800,000 | | Received $198 no commissions paid; shares sold at $0.11 per share assuming no value is attributed to the Warrants | | Regulation S offshore offering to an unaffiliated overseas investor; Regulation D, Rule 506; and/or Section 4(2) | | |
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04/27/04 | | Common Stock Warrants | | 40,000 13,333 | | Received $10 no commissions paid; shares sold at $0.25 per share | | Regulation S offshore offering is an unaffiliated overseas investor; Regulation D, Rule 506; and/or Section 4(2) | | Warrants are exercisable at $0.25 per share at any time until April, 2006 |
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05/12/04 | | Common Stock Warrants | | 48,000 16,000 | | Received $12 no commissions paid; shares sold at $0.25 per share | | Regulation S offshore offering is an unaffiliated overseas investor; Regulation D, Rule 506; and/or Section 4(2) | | Warrants are exercisable at $0.25 per share at anytime until May, 2006 |
07/14/04 | | Common Stock Warrants | | 400,000 133,333 | | Received $100 no commissions paid; shares sold at $0.25 per share | | Regulation S offshore offering is an unaffiliated overseas investor, Regulation D, Rule 506; and/or Section 4(2) | | Warrants are exercisable at $0.25 per share at anytime until July, 2006 |
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09/09/04 | | Common Stock | | 454,500 | | Received $50 no commissions paid; shares sold at $0.11 per share | | Regulation S offshore offering is an unaffiliated overseas investor, Regulation D, Rule 506; and/or Section 4(2) | | |
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09/23/04 | | Common Stock Warrants | | 97,000 32,333 | | Received $24 no commissions paid; shares sold at $0.25 per share | | Regulation S offshore offering is an unaffiliated overseas investor, Regulation D, Rule 506; and/or Section 4(2) | | Warrants are exercisable at $0.25 per share at anytime until September, 2006 |
(d) Not applicable.
| Defaults Upon Senior Securities: None |
| Submissions of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders: None |
| Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K: |
(a) Exhibits
Exhibit No. | | Description |
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3.1 | | Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation as filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada on June 19, 2001 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Form 10-QSB for its quarter ended June 30, 2001). |
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3.2 | | By-Laws of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Registration Statement on Form S-1, file Number 33-34200). |
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| | Certification of Executive Chairman pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Scurities Exchange Act of 1934. |
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| | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Scurities Exchange Act of 1934. |
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| | Certification of Executive Chairman pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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| | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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99.1 | | Form of Regulation S Subscription Agreements - January 7, 2004 through February 19, 2004 (filed herewith). |
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99.2 | | Form of Regulation S Subscription Agreements - February 11, 2004 through March 30, 2004 (filed herewith). |
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99.3 | | Form of Regulation S Subscription Agreements-April 27, 2004 through May 12, 2004 (filed herewith) |
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99.4 | | Form of Regulation S Subscription Agreements - February 11, 2004 through March 30, 2004 (filed herewith). |
(b) Reports on Form 8-K.
None
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the Registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| BBJ ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
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Dated: November 2005 | /s/ Jean Caillet |
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| Jean Caillet, Chief Executive Officer |
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| /s/Robert G. Baker |
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| Interim Chief Financial Officer |
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