UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
x Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2006
OR
o Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from __________ to __________
Commission File Number 001-14015
IONATRON, INC.
Delaware | 77-0262908 | |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) | (IRS Employer Identification Number) |
3716 East Columbia Street Tucson, Arizona | 85714 (Zip Code) |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code | (520) 628-7415 |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large Accelerated Filer o | Accelerated Filer x | Non-Accelerated Filer o |
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act)
Yes o No x
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date. As of July 31, 2006 there were 73,322,547 shares of the issuer's common stock, par value $.001 per share, outstanding.
IONATRON, INC.
June 30, 2006
PART I - | FINANCIAL INFORMATION | ||
Item 1- | Consolidated Financial Statements | ||
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2006 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2005 | 3 | ||
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited) | 4 | ||
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited) | 5 | ||
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity for the six months ended June 30, 2006 (Unaudited) | 6 | ||
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited) | 7 | ||
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | 8 | ||
Item 2- | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 17 | |
Item 3- | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 22 | |
Item 4- | Controls and Procedures | 22 | |
PART II - | OTHER INFORMATION | 23 | |
Item 1- | Legal Proceedings | 23 | |
Item 1a- | Risk Factors | 23 | |
Item 2- | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 23 | |
Item 4- | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders | 23 | |
Item 6- | Exhibits | 24 | |
SIGNATURES | 25 |
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
IONATRON, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
June 30, 2006 | December 31, 2005 | ||||||
ASSETS | (Unaudited) | (Audited) | |||||
Current assets | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 123,174 | $ | 371,248 | |||
Accounts receivable - net | 2,856,900 | 5,367,691 | |||||
Inventory | 2,229,029 | 1,348,700 | |||||
Securities available-for-sale | 9,000,000 | 12,000,000 | |||||
Prepaid expenses and deposits | 641,960 | 486,478 | |||||
Other receivables | 14,864 | 20,085 | |||||
Total current assets | 14,865,927 | 19,594,202 | |||||
Property and equipment - net | 2,421,151 | 1,732,796 | |||||
Other assets | 65,813 | 50,449 | |||||
Goodwill | 1,487,884 | 1,487,884 | |||||
Intangible assets - net | 762,900 | 787,500 | |||||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 19,603,675 | $ | 23,652,831 | |||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||
Current liabilities | |||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 916,526 | $ | 997,589 | |||
Accrued expenses | 511,779 | 500,656 | |||||
Accrued compensation | 406,716 | 391,867 | |||||
Withholding taxes payable | 29,062 | 45 | |||||
Insurance premium financing | 27,467 | 216,043 | |||||
Billings in excess of costs | 54,901 | 84,208 | |||||
Current portion of capital lease obligations | 45,333 | 37,617 | |||||
Total current liabilities | 1,991,784 | 2,228,025 | |||||
Capital lease obligations | 54,441 | 62,290 | |||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 68,390 | 47,991 | |||||
Deferred rent | 97,463 | 82,623 | |||||
Total liabilities | 2,212,078 | 2,420,929 | |||||
Commitments and contingencies | |||||||
Stockholders’ equity | |||||||
Series A Convertible Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 2,000,000 shares authorized and 710,000 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2006; 720,000 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2005. | 710 | 720 | |||||
Common stock, $.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 73,367,353 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2006; 71,996,111 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2005 | 73,367 | 71,996 | |||||
Additional paid-in capital | 33,423,724 | 28,044,794 | |||||
Accumulated deficit | (16,106,204 | ) | (6,885,608 | ) | |||
Total stockholders’ equity | 17,391,597 | 21,231,902 | |||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | $ | 19,603,675 | $ | 23,652,831 |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited)
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IONATRON, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
For the three months ended June 30, | |||||||
2006 | 2005 | ||||||
Revenue | $ | 1,997,170 | $ | 3,956,522 | |||
Cost of revenue | 2,023,231 | 3,775,826 | |||||
Gross profit (loss) | (26,061 | ) | 180,696 | ||||
Operating expenses: | |||||||
General and administrative | 3,594,220 | 1,345,807 | |||||
Selling and marketing | 126,291 | 95,133 | |||||
Research and development | 1,201,179 | 385,656 | |||||
Total operating expenses | 4,921,690 | 1,826,596 | |||||
Operating loss | (4,947,751 | ) | (1,645,900 | ) | |||
Other (expense) income | |||||||
Interest expense | (4,120 | ) | (58,102 | ) | |||
Interest income | 111,982 | 10,099 | |||||
Other | 35 | (7,500 | ) | ||||
Total other | 107,897 | (55,503 | ) | ||||
Loss before provision for income taxes | (4,839,854 | ) | (1,701,403 | ) | |||
Provision for income taxes | 10,603 | 9,293 | |||||
Net loss | (4,850,457 | ) | (1,710,696 | ) | |||
Preferred stock dividends | (303,663 | ) | — | ||||
Net loss attributable to common stockholders | $ | (5,154,120 | ) | $ | (1,710,696 | ) | |
Net loss per common share – basic and diluted | $ | (0.07 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) | |
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic and diluted | 73,272,731 | 71,212,062 |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited)
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IONATRON, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
For the six months ended June 30, | |||||||
2006 | 2005 | ||||||
Revenue | $ | 7,071,997 | $ | 6,526,793 | |||
Cost of revenue | 6,790,409 | 6,180,312 | |||||
Gross profit | 281,588 | 346,481 | |||||
Operating expenses: | |||||||
General and administrative | 6,215,716 | 2,869,011 | |||||
Selling and marketing | 275,249 | 230,662 | |||||
Research and development | 2,276,246 | 491,646 | |||||
Total operating expenses | 8,767,211 | 3,591,319 | |||||
Operating loss | (8,485,623 | ) | (3,244,838 | ) | |||
Other (expense) income | |||||||
Interest expense | (9,363 | ) | (116,179 | ) | |||
Interest income | 224,102 | 21,001 | |||||
Other | 44 | 592 | |||||
Total other | 214,783 | (94,586 | ) | ||||
Loss before provision for income taxes | (8,270,840 | ) | (3,339,424 | ) | |||
Provision for income taxes | 21,902 | 18,870 | |||||
Net loss | (8,292,742 | ) | (3,358,294 | ) | |||
Preferred stock dividends | (607,323 | ) | — | ||||
Net loss attributable to common stockholders | $ | (8,900,065 | ) | $ | (3,358,294 | ) | |
Net loss per common share – basic and diluted | $ | (0.12 | ) | $ | (0.05 | ) | |
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic and diluted | 72,726,740 | 71,091,456 |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited)
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IONATRON, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2006
(Unaudited)
Common Stock | Preferred Stock | |||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | APIC | Accumulated Deficit | Total | ||||||||||||||||
Balance as of December 31, 2005 | 71,996,111 | $ | 71,996 | 720,000 | $ | 720 | $ | 28,044,794 | $ | (6,885,608 | ) | $ | 21,231,902 | |||||||||
Exercise of stock options and warrants | 1,258,689 | 1,259 | — | — | 2,463,629 | — | 2,464,888 | |||||||||||||||
Options issued for services performed | — | — | — | — | 55,284 | — | 55,284 | |||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation expense | — | — | — | — | 1,932,265 | — | 1,932,265 | |||||||||||||||
Preferred stock converted into common stock | 20,833 | 21 | (10,000 | ) | (10 | ) | (11 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||||
Preferred stock dividend paid May 1, 2006 | 46,914 | 47 | — | — | 624,144 | (624,191 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||
Preferred stock dividend paid August 1, 2006 | 44,806 | 44 | — | — | 303,619 | (303,663 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||
Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2006 | — | — | — | — | — | (8,292,742 | ) | (8,292,742 | ) | |||||||||||||
Balance as of June 30, 2006 | 73,367,353 | $ | 73,367 | 710,000 | $ | 710 | $ | 33,423,724 | $ | (16,106,204 | ) | $ | 17,391,597 |
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IONATRON, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
For the six months ended June 30, | |||||||
2006 | 2005 | ||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||
Net loss | $ | (8,292,742 | ) | $ | (3,358,294 | ) | |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 442,717 | 595,713 | |||||
Loss (gain) on equipment disposal | (5,585 | ) | 58,825 | ||||
Deferred income tax provision | 20,399 | 19,154 | |||||
Provision for doubtful accounts | 27,811 | — | |||||
Provision for obsolete inventory | 216,454 | — | |||||
Non-cash stock based compensation expense | 1,932,265 | — | |||||
Stock and option compensation | 55,284 | 145,981 | |||||
Increases in other assets | (15,364 | ) | (22,225 | ) | |||
Changes in working capital components: | |||||||
Decrease in accounts receivable | 2,482,980 | 1,827,154 | |||||
(Increase) decrease in other receivables | 5,221 | (8,469 | ) | ||||
(Increase) in inventory | (1,523,487 | ) | (686,878 | ) | |||
(Increase) in prepaid expenses and deposits | (155,482 | ) | (3,823 | ) | |||
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable | (81,063 | ) | 118,054 | ||||
Increase (decrease) in billings in excess of costs | (29,307 | ) | 19,347 | ||||
Decrease in accrued expenses | (118,747 | ) | (340,612 | ) | |||
Net cash used in operating activities | (5,038,646 | ) | (1,636,073 | ) | |||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||
Purchase of equipment | (660,329 | ) | (645,291 | ) | |||
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale marketable securities | 3,500,000 | 500,000 | |||||
Purchases of available-for-sale marketable securities | (500,000 | ) | — | ||||
Proceeds from disposal of equipment | 6,000 | — | |||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 2,345,671 | (145,291 | ) | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||
Principal payments on capital lease obligations | (19,987 | ) | (9,441 | ) | |||
Exercise of stock options and warrants | 2,464,888 | 411,053 | |||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 2,444,901 | 401,612 | |||||
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (248,074 | ) | (1,379,752 | ) | |||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 371,248 | 2,495,779 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 123,174 | $ | 1,116,027 |
See non-cash investing and financing activities at Note 13
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited)
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1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS:
Ionatron, Inc. (“Ionatron”) was formed on June 3, 2002 to develop and market products and systems based on Laser Guided Energy (“LGE”™) technologies. We produce LGE products for specific U.S. Government customer applications and platforms and develop LGE and high-voltage technologies into other viable industrial and commercial applications. We expect to incorporate our proprietary technologies into Directed Energy systems and products to be developed for use by a range of U.S. Government customers. Ionatron and various U.S. Government organizations have entered into several contracts for products and services as well as Cooperative Research and Development Agreements for joint research on Laser Induced Plasma Channel ("LIPC"™) based directed energy technologies. We expect to offer U.S. Government approved versions of our products and/or systems that incorporate our technology and products for commercial security applications in the future.
From the company’s inception to the present, Ionatron has been engaged in research and development and business development activities. Our technologies support both lethal and non-lethal applications, including products under development incorporating lasers, high voltage and other innovative technologies, many of which are subject to our patents. In 2005, in response to a heightened threat and at the request of a government customer, we developed both major components and a system that can counter Improvised Explosive Devices (“IEDs”) which constitute a major threat in several areas of war. The company has also entered into teaming agreements with other defense contractors to advance the use of our LGE technology.
Through our wholly owned subsidiary, North Star Power Engineering, Inc. (“North Star”), we are engaged in the business of designing and manufacturing a broad range of customized, high performance electrical equipment for the defense, aerospace, semi-conductor and medical industries. North Star also produces proprietary technology directly for Ionatron applications. The company is continually exploring ways to apply and advance its unique technologies to provide commercially viable products in a range of worldwide markets.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Ionatron and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Ionatron Technologies, Inc. and North Star as of June 30, 2006 (collectively, "Company," "Ionatron," "we," "our" and “us”). All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented have been made. For comparative purposes, we have reclassified prior year rent deposits to long term other assets to conform to current year presentations. The results for the six-month period ended June 30, 2006, may not be indicative of the results for the entire year. The interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.
USE OF ESTIMATES
Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP), which require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. We have identified significant accounting policies that require a higher degree of judgment and complexity. See Note 1 to the Company's audited consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, which should be read in conjunction with these financial statements.
2. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 clarifies the recognition threshold and measurement of a tax position taken on a tax return. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. FIN 48 also requires expanded disclosure with respect to the uncertainty in income taxes. We are currently evaluating the requirements of FIN 48 and the impact this interpretation may have on our financial statements.
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3. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Stock Options - Employees and Directors
We have a number of stock-based employee compensation plans. We have the ability to grant stock options for a fixed number of shares or restricted stock grants to employees and directors. Awards under the plans vest over periods ranging from immediate vesting to four years, depending upon the type of award or attainment of specified performance criteria. Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS 123(R)”). SFAS 123(R) establishes accounting for stock-based awards exchanged for employee services. Accordingly, stock-based compensation cost is measured at grant date, based on the fair value of the award, and is recognized as an expense over the employee’s requisite service period.
We previously accounted for our employee stock option awards under the intrinsic value based method of accounting prescribed by APB Opinion 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” and related interpretations, including FASB Interpretation No. 44 “Accounting for Certain Transactions Including Stock Compensation, an interpretation of APB Opinion 25.” Under the intrinsic value based method, compensation cost is the excess of the quoted market price of the stock at grant date or other measurement date over the amount an employee must pay to acquire the stock. We had adopted the disclosure-only provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” as amended by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation—Transition and Disclosure.” Accordingly, no compensation cost had been recognized for employee stock option grants that did not have an intrinsic value at the time of grant.
We adopted the modified prospective application method as provided by SFAS 123(R). Under this method, SFAS 123(R) is applied to stock-based compensation made after the effective date. Additionally, compensation cost for the portion of awards for which the requisite service has not been rendered, such as unvested stock options, that are outstanding as of the date of adoption will be recognized as the remaining requisite services are rendered. The compensation cost relating to unvested awards at the date of adoption will be based on the grant-date fair value for those awards.
The fair value of each option is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. We estimate expected stock price volatility based on historical volatility within a representative peer group. We estimate expected life and forfeiture rates. The risk-free interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield for comparable periods.
We recognized non-cash employee stock-based compensation expense of approximately $832,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2006 and $1,932,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2006. There is no related income tax benefit recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations recorded for the three and six months ended June 30, 2006 because our deferred tax assets are fully offset by a valuation allowance. The estimated fair value of our stock options, less expected forfeitures, is amortized over the awards’ and restricted stock grants’ expected service period on a straight-line basis.
The modified prospective transition method of SFAS 123(R) requires the presentation of pro forma information, for periods presented prior to the adoption of SFAS 123(R), regarding net loss and net loss per share as if we had accounted for our stock plans under the fair value method of SFAS 123(R). For pro forma purposes, the fair value of stock options was estimated using the Black-Scholes option valuation model and amortized on a straight-line basis. The pro forma amounts are as follows:
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For the three months ended June 30, 2005 | For the six months ended June 30, 2005 | ||||||
Net loss: | |||||||
As reported | $ | (1,710,696 | ) | $ | (3,358,294 | ) | |
Pro forma stock compensation expense | (722,959 | ) | (2,810,427 | ) | |||
Pro forma | $ | (2,433,655 | ) | $ | (6,168,721 | ) | |
Net loss per share – basic and diluted: | |||||||
As reported | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.05 | ) | |
Pro forma | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | (0.09 | ) |
The fair value of our stock options granted in the three months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 was estimated at the date of grant using the following assumptions:
Six Months Ended June 30 | |||||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | ||||||||||||
Expected life (years) | 2.5 years | 5.0 years | |||||||||||
Dividend yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | |||||||||||
From | To | From | To | ||||||||||
Expected volatility | 38.44% | 40.24% | 62.0% | 75.0% | |||||||||
Risk free interest rates | 4.57% | 4.96% | 3.29% | 3.31% |
The following table summarizes the activity of our stock option plans for the six months ended June 30, 2006:
Shares | Weighted Average ExercisePrice | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | ||||||||
Outstanding at December 31, 2005 | 3,481,615 | $ | 4.30 | |||||||
Granted | 2,690,850 | $ | 7.85 | |||||||
Exercised | (1,357,635 | ) | $ | 2.72 | ||||||
Forfeited | (450,107 | ) | $ | 9.26 | ||||||
Outstanding at June 30, 2006 | 4,364,723 | $ | 6.55 | $ | 13,891,071 | |||||
Exercisable at June 30, 2006 | 1,821,404 | $ | 5.14 | $ | 8,247,477 |
As of June 30, 2006, there was approximately $6.0 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options granted and outstanding, net of estimated forfeitures. The cost is expected to be recognized on a weighted average basis over a period of approximately two years.
Stock Options and Warrants - Non Employees
Compensation expense recorded for shares and options issued to non-employees for the three months ended June 30, 2005 and 2006 was approximately $51,000 and $28,000 respectively, which was charged to operating expenses with an offsetting entry to additional paid-in capital. Compensation expense recorded for shares and options issued to non-employees for the six month period ended June 30, 2005 and 2006 was approximately $146,000 and $55,000 respectively, which was charged to operating expenses with an offsetting entry to additional paid in capital.
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4. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Accounts receivable consist of the following at: | June 30, 2006 | December 31, 2005 | |||||
Contracts in progress | $ | 867,522 | $ | 3,375,104 | |||
Retained | 100,000 | 100,000 | |||||
Cost and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | 1,896,607 | 1,931,434 | |||||
2,864,129 | 5,406,538 | ||||||
Less: | |||||||
Allowance for doubtful accounts | 7,229 | 38,847 | |||||
Total | $ | 2,856,900 | $ | 5,367,691 |
Contract receivables at June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 are expected to be collected within 60 days. There are no claims or unapproved change orders included in contract receivables presented. The allowance for doubtful accounts represents an estimate for potentially uncollectible accounts receivable related to non-governmental customers which is based upon a review of the individual accounts outstanding and the Company’s prior history of uncollectible accounts receivable.
Costs and Estimated Earnings on Uncompleted Contracts | |||||||
June 30, 2006 | December 31, 2005 | ||||||
Cost incurred on uncompleted contracts | $ | 21,848,888 | $ | 14,457,299 | |||
Estimated earnings | 1,584,569 | 1,122,673 | |||||
Total billable costs and estimated earnings | 23,433,457 | 15,579,972 | |||||
Less: | |||||||
Billings to date | 21,591,751 | 13,732,746 | |||||
Total | $ | 1,841,706 | $ | 1,847,226 | |||
Included in accompanying balance sheet under the following captions: | |||||||
Unbilled costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts included in accounts receivable | $ | 1,896,607 | $ | 1,931,434 | |||
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | (54,901 | ) | (84,208 | ) | |||
Total | $ | 1,841,706 | $ | 1,847,226 |
5. INVENTORY
Inventories, consisting of materials, assemblies and sub-assemblies, are stated at average cost. Manufactured products (work-in-process) include the costs of materials, labor and manufacturing and administrative overhead. Our inventories consist of the following at June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005:
June 30, 2006 | December 31, 2005 | ||||||
Materials | $ | 1,779,240 | $ | 815,788 | |||
Work-in-process | 449,789 | 532,912 | |||||
Total | $ | 2,229,029 | $ | 1,348,700 |
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Rapid technological change and new product introductions and enhancements could result in excess or obsolete inventory. To minimize this risk, the Company evaluates inventory levels and expected usage on a periodic basis.
6. SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE
Our investments are classified as available-for-sale and are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains or losses, net of tax recorded in stockholders’ equity. Fair value for these securities is based on quoted market prices. The cost of investments sold is based on the specific identification method. Realized gains or losses on the sale or exchange of investments and declines in value judged to be other than temporary are recorded as gains or losses in the statement of operations. We consider numerous factors when assessing impairment on investments; however, in general, investments are judged to be impaired if the fair value is less than cost continuously for nine months, absent compelling evidence to the contrary. Unrealized gains and losses are determined at each balance sheet date and are recorded in other comprehensive income, if applicable.
Available-for-sale securities consist of the following as of June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005:
June 30, 2006 | December 31, 2005 | ||||||
Asset Backed Securities Repriced Monthly | $ | 3,000,000 | $ | 3,000,000 | |||
Municipal Bonds | 4,500,000 | 5,500,000 | |||||
Total Debt Securities | 7,500,000 | 8,500,000 | |||||
Preferred stock | 1,500,000 | 3,500,000 | |||||
Total Equity Securities | 1,500,000 | 3,500,000 | |||||
Total available-for-sale securities | $ | 9,000,000 | $ | 12,000,000 |
As of June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, there were no unrealized gains or losses relative to the above securities.
7. ACCRUED EXPENSES
Accrued expenses consisted of the following at:
June 30, 2006 | December 31, 2005 | ||||||
Accrued professional fees | $ | 30,000 | $ | 123,000 | |||
Overdraft | — | 87,698 | |||||
Property taxes | 38,681 | — | |||||
Additional relocation costs | 77,285 | — | |||||
Other accrued | 365,813 | 289,958 | |||||
Total accrued expenses | $ | 511,779 | $ | 500,656 |
8. INCOME TAXES
We account for income taxes under an asset and liability approach that requires the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between book and tax bases of assets and liabilities to be recognized as deferred tax assets and liabilities. During the first quarter of 2004, we established a full valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets because we determined it is more likely than not that these deferred tax assets will not be realized in the foreseeable future. Included in the deferred tax asset is a portion that is attributable to losses that were incurred prior to a “change in ownership” as defined by Internal Revenue Code rules. The amount that can be utilized each year is fixed; however, annual limitation amounts not previously utilized carry over to subsequent years and can be utilized to the extent of the total unexpired NOL carryforward amount. The pre-change of control NOL carryforwards will begin to expire in 2020.
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For the three and six months ended June 30, 2006, we recorded provisions for income taxes of approximately $11,000 and $22,000, respectively due to an increase in deferred tax liabilities as a result of the tax amortization of goodwill related to the North Star Acquisition.
9. SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS
The substantial majority of our customers are either the U.S. Government or contractors to the U.S. Government and represent approximately 96% and 98% of revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
10. NET LOSS PER SHARE
Basic loss per share is computed as net loss attributable to common stockholders divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted loss per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur from common shares issuable through exercise of stock options and warrants. The dilutive effect of options and warrants, which were not included in the total of diluted shares because the effect was antidilutive, was 1,897,252 and 2,839,000 shares for the three months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively and 1,741,840 and 2,729,433 for the six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
11. DIVIDENDS
On June 21, 2006, the Board of Directors declared the 6.5% dividend payable on August 1, 2006 to the holders of our Series A Redeemable Cumulative Preferred Stock and that the dividend will be paid in shares of our common stock to the holders of record on July 15, 2006. Dividends on Preferred Stock are accrued when the Board of Directors declares the dividend. To record the June 21, 2006 declaration we recorded a non-cash dividend in the amount of approximately $304,000. The recording of the dividend had no effect on our cash or net equity. Dividends on our Preferred Stock are payable quarterly on the first day of February, May, August and November, in cash or shares of Common Stock, at the discretion of the Company.
12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
OPERATING LEASES
In Tucson, Arizona, we lease office, manufacturing and storage space under four non-cancellable operating lease agreements. Our primary research and prototype facility is leased at an annual rental of $330,000 from a company that is partially owned by principal stockholders. This lease expires in November 2012, contains renewal options and an escalation provision at the end of 2007 that increases our annual rent by $49,500. We account for the escalation provision by straight-lining the rent expense. On September 16, 2005 we took possession of additional manufacturing space at an annual rental of $48,682 under a non-cancelable operating lease agreement that expires on September 30, 2006. In January 2006, we consolidated executive and administrative offices into one location proximate to our Tucson research and prototype facilities under a renewable 11-month operating lease, with monthly rent of approximately $9,400. We have exercised our option to renew this lease for a three-year period beginning December 1, 2006. In connection with the relocation of our North Star operations, on June 1, 2006 we commenced a 3-year non-cancellable, renewable operating lease at an annual rent of approximately $64,000 with annual escalations. We are also responsible for certain property related costs, including insurance, utilities and property taxes.
In Albuquerque, New Mexico, we exercised the early termination provisions of our North Star office facilities lease by providing 120 days notice on July 1, 2006 and agreeing to pay approximately $15,000 in early termination fees in accordance with our lease agreement.
On April 1, 2005 we took possession of office, manufacturing and warehouse facilities at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi under a non-cancelable operating lease. The lease expires in 2010 with the annual rent increasing from $266,000 in the first year to $280,000 in the final year for an aggregate commitment of $1,367,000. We account for the escalation provision by straight-lining the rent expense. The lease may be renewed three times in five-year increments.
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We also lease vehicles under non-cancelable operating lease agreements to facilitate our material purchasing activities. These lease commitments total approximately $1,062 per month. We are responsible for registration, licensing and insurance costs.
Rent expense was approximately $257,000 and $175,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, rent expense was approximately $540,000 and $302,000, respectively. Rent expense includes lease payments and lease related expenses including rental taxes, passed-through property taxes, common-area maintenance charges and certain utilities that are not separately metered and billed.
Future annual minimum lease payments under these operating lease agreements are as follows:
Years ending December 31, | Amount | |||
2006 | $ | 450,416 | ||
2007 | 759,728 | |||
2008 | 812,565 | |||
2009 | 777,893 | |||
2010 | 457,600 | |||
Thereafter | 711,563 | |||
Total | $ | 3,969,765 |
CAPITAL LEASES
We rent office equipment under capital lease agreements with approximately $2,078 in monthly payments. We also rent two vehicles for use in our operations under capital lease agreements with approximately $2,155 in monthly payments.
Future annual minimum lease payments under these leases are:
Years ending December 31, | Amount | |||
Remaining six months of 2006 | $ | 25,405 | ||
2007 | 50,810 | |||
2008 | 29,309 | |||
2009 | 2,044 | |||
Total payments | 107,568 | |||
Less: interest | (7,794 | ) | ||
Total principal | 99,774 | |||
Less: Current portion of capital lease obligations | 45,333 | |||
Long-term capital lease obligations | $ | 54,441 |
GUARANTEES
We agree to indemnify our officers and directors for certain events or occurrences arising as a result of the officers or directors serving in such capacity. The term of the indemnification period is for the officer's or director's lifetime. The maximum amount of future payments that we could be required to make under these indemnification agreements is unlimited. However, we maintain a director's and officer’s liability insurance policy that limits our exposure and enables us to recover a portion of any future amounts paid. As a result, we believe the estimated fair value of these indemnification agreements is minimal because of our insurance coverage and we have not recognized any liabilities for these agreements as of June 30, 2006 and 2005.
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LITIGATION
In July 2006, two purported class action complaints were filed by George Wood and Raymond Veedon against Ionatron and its founders. Each of the class actions were filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona and allege, among other things, violations of Section 10(b) and Rule 10b-5 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, claiming that the Company issued false and misleading statements concerning the development of its counter IED product. As of the date of this report we have not been served with either complaint. We are unable to evaluate the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome or estimate the range of potential loss, if any. However, the company intends to defend itself vigorously in any legal proceedings.
In addition, we may from time to time be involved in legal proceedings arising from the normal course of business. As of the date of this report, we have not received notice of any other legal proceedings.
13. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||
2006 | 2005 | ||||||
Cash paid during the period for: | |||||||
Interest | $ | 9,363 | $ | 58,077 | |||
Income taxes | 1,100 | — | |||||
Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities: | |||||||
Capital lease obligations incurred for use of equipment | 19,854 | 50,777 | |||||
Common stock issued for the payment of preferred stock dividends | 927,854 | — | |||||
Assets transferred from inventory to property and equipment | 426,704 | — |
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14. INDUSTRY SEGMENTS
The Company is currently engaged in developing and marketing through two distinct segments: (1) Ionatron, where the focus is on LGE technology products for sale and (2) North Star, where the focus is on the manufacture of customized electrical equipment for sale in a more broad-based market.
Selected Financial Data for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2006
Business Segment | Revenues | Depreciation and Amortization | Interest Income | Interest Expense | Net (Loss) | Capital Expenditures | Identifiable Assets | |||||||||||||||
Ionatron | $ | 1,882,908 | $ | 203,773 | $ | 111,949 | $ | 3,936 | $ | (4,176,278 | ) | $ | 289,595 | $ | 20,881,617 | |||||||
North Star | 162,196 | 25,777 | 33 | 184 | (674,179 | ) | 33,827 | 2,781,662 | ||||||||||||||
Total Company | 2,045,104 | 229,550 | 111,982 | 4,120 | (4,850,457 | ) | 323,422 | 23,663,279 | ||||||||||||||
Intersegment | (47,934 | ) | — | — | — | — | — | (1,644,604 | ) | |||||||||||||
Investment in Sub | — | — | — | — | — | — | (2,415,000 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Consolidated Company | $ | 1,997,170 | $ | 229,550 | $ | 111,982 | $ | 4,120 | $ | (4,850,457 | ) | $ | 323,422 | $ | 19,603,675 |
Selected Financial Data for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2006
Business Segment | Revenues | Depreciation and Amortization | Interest Income | Interest Expense | Net (Loss) | Capital Expenditures | |||||||||||||
Ionatron | $ | 6,672,224 | $ | 391,614 | $ | 223,640 | $ | 8,986 | $ | (6,970,312 | ) | $ | 620,822 | ||||||
North Star | 774,002 | 51,103 | 462 | 377 | (1,322,430 | ) | 59,361 | ||||||||||||
Total Company | 7,446,226 | 442,717 | 224,102 | 9,363 | (8,292,742 | ) | 680,183 | ||||||||||||
Intersegment | (374,229 | ) | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
Consolidated Company | $ | 7,071,997 | $ | 442,717 | $ | 224,102 | $ | 9,363 | $ | (8,292,742 | ) | $ | 680,183 |
Selected Financial Data for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2005
Business Segment | Revenues | Depreciation and Amortization | Interest Income | Interest Expense | Net (Loss) | Capital Expenditures | Identifiable Assets | |||||||||||||||
Ionatron | $ | 3,518,772 | $ | 290,364 | $ | 9,737 | $ | 57,618 | $ | (1,756,228 | ) | $ | 426,877 | $ | 9,532,085 | |||||||
North Star | 614,117 | 29,774 | 362 | 484 | 45,532 | 10,015 | 3,037,940 | |||||||||||||||
Total Company | 4,132,889 | 320,138 | 10,099 | 58,102 | (1,710,696 | ) | 436,892 | 12,570,025 | ||||||||||||||
Intersegment | (176,367 | ) | — | — | — | — | — | (561,115 | ) | |||||||||||||
Investment in Sub | — | — | — | — | — | — | (2,415,000 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Consolidated Company | $ | 3,956,522 | $ | 320,138 | $ | 10,099 | $ | 58,102 | $ | (1,710,696 | ) | $ | 436,892 | $ | 9,593,910 |
Selected Financial Data for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2005
Business Segment | Revenues | Depreciation and Amortization | Interest Income | Interest Expense | Net (Loss) | Capital Expenditures | |||||||||||||
Ionatron | $ | 5,881,919 | $ | 536,334 | $ | 20,219 | $ | 115,596 | $ | (3,257,299 | ) | $ | 654,858 | ||||||
North Star | 960,325 | 59,379 | 782 | 583 | (100,995 | ) | 41,210 | ||||||||||||
Total Company | 6,842,244 | 595,713 | 21,001 | 116,179 | (3,358,294 | ) | 696,068 | ||||||||||||
Intersegment | (315,451 | ) | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
Consolidated Company | $ | 6,526,793 | $ | 595,713 | $ | 21,001 | $ | 116,179 | $ | (3,358,294 | ) | $ | 696,068 |
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Our discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated financial statements and the related disclosures included elsewhere herein and in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included as part of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the securities laws. Forward-looking statements include all statements that do not relate solely to the historical or current facts, and can be identified by the use of forward looking words such as "may", "believe", "will", "expect", "expected", "project", "anticipate", "anticipated estimates", "plans", "strategy", "target", "prospects" or "continue". These forward looking statements are based on the current plans and expectations of our management and are subject to a number of uncertainties and risks that could significantly affect our current plans and expectations, as well as future results of operations and financial condition and may cause our actual results, performances or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performances or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from our expectations are described Item 1A. (Risk Factors) of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005. In making these forward-looking statements, we claim the protection of the safe-harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. We do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions, or changes in other factors affecting such forward-looking statements.
OVERVIEW
Ionatron, Inc. (“Ionatron”) was formed on June 3, 2002 to develop and market products and systems based on Laser Guided Energy (“LGE”™) technologies. We produce LGE products for specific U.S. Government customer applications and platforms and develop LGE and high-voltage technologies into other viable industrial and commercial applications. We expect to incorporate our proprietary technologies into Directed Energy systems and products to be developed for use by a range of U.S. Government customers. Ionatron and various U.S. Government organizations have entered into several contracts for products and services as well as Cooperative Research and Development Agreements for joint research on Laser Induced Plasma Channel ("LIPC"™) based directed energy technologies. We expect to offer U.S. Government approved versions of our products and/or systems that incorporate our technology and products for commercial security applications in the future.
From the company’s inception to the present, Ionatron has been engaged in research and development and business development activities. Our technologies support both lethal and non-lethal applications, including products under development incorporating lasers, high voltage and other innovative technologies, many of which are subject to our patents. In 2005, in response to a heightened threat and at the request of a government customer, we developed both major components and a system that can counter Improvised Explosive Devices (“IEDs”) which constitute a major threat in several areas of war. The company has also entered into teaming agreements with other defense contractors to advance the use of our LGE technology.
Through our wholly owned subsidiary, North Star Power Engineering, Inc. (“North Star”), we are engaged in the business of designing and manufacturing a broad range of customized, high performance electrical equipment for the defense, aerospace, semi-conductor and medical industries. North Star also produces proprietary technology directly for Ionatron applications. The company is continually exploring ways to apply and advance its unique technologies to provide commercially viable products in a range of worldwide markets.
Our intellectual property strategy is directed toward establishing an integral position for us to be involved with a broad range of products and applications that utilize concepts, know-how, and technology invented through our own internal funding and creativity. We believe this approach will enhance our ability to work for the Government as well as other entities in mutually productive collaborations. Furthermore, we believe our patent applications can be used as justification for sole source, non-competitive awarding of contracts in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations. In May 2006, we received notification from the United States Patent and Trademark office that a patent has been issued for applications incorporating our technologies. Presently we have four patents and 18 patent applications. Of the 18 patent applications, we have received secrecy orders on seven and expect to receive secrecy orders on another three. Secrecy orders are applied when the underlying technology is deemed by the US Government to be hidden as an issue of national security, among other reasons. These patents and patent applications relate to our core LIPC technology and other technologies related to LGE and high voltage applications.
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U.S. Government support for our LGE and LIPC technologies continues through Congressional Plus Ups to the U.S. Navy budget. Work continues on our fiscal year 2005 contract which was delayed until the third quarter of fiscal year 2005 pending release of funds by the military awaiting passage of the Iraq Supplemental Bill. Funding for fiscal year 2006 has been released and we anticipate a contract award in the near future. We expect the new funding to support continued technology development and effects testing. Additionally, we believe that the U.S. Government will internally transfer management of the LIPC transportable demonstrator project to the military. Total LIPC and LGE dedicated funding was $11.1 million and $12.7 million for fiscal years 2006 and 2005, respectively.
OPERATING SEGMENTS
We are currently engaged in developing and marketing through two operating segments: (1) Ionatron, where the focus is on Directed Energy Weapon technology products for sale to the U.S. Government and (2) North Star, where the focus is on the manufacture of customized electrical equipment for sale to a more broad-based market.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
COMPARISON OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2006 AND 2005 IS AS FOLLOWS:
2006 | 2005 | ||||||
Revenue | $ | 1,997,170 | $ | 3,956,522 | |||
Cost of revenue | 2,023,231 | 3,775,826 | |||||
General and administrative | 3,594,220 | 1,345,807 | |||||
Selling and marketing | 126,291 | 95,133 | |||||
Research and development | 1,201,179 | 385,656 | |||||
Other (expense) income: | |||||||
Interest expense | (4,120 | ) | (58,102 | ) | |||
Interest income | 111,982 | 10,099 | |||||
Other | 35 | (7,500 | ) | ||||
Loss before provision for income taxes | (4,839,854 | ) | (1,701,403 | ) | |||
Provision for income taxes | 10,603 | 9,293 | |||||
Net loss | ($4,850,457 | ) | ($1,710,696 | ) |
REVENUE
The decrease of approximately $1,959,000 in revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2006 compared to 2005 is attributable to the completion of certain Ionatron government contracts, including the completion of our initial 12-unit counter IED (“Improvised Explosive Device”) order, and an approximately eight-week temporary interruption in North Star’s operations while we effected facility relocation from Albuquerque to Tucson. As a result of its completion, revenue from our initial 12-unit counter IED order project was reduced by approximately 81% in the three months ended June 30, 2006 when compared to the three months ended March 31, 2006.
COST OF REVENUE
Cost of revenue decreased approximately $1,753,000 when compared to the three months ended June 30, 2005 due to decreased direct revenue activity. Cost of revenue includes an allocation of general and administrative expenses and research and development costs in accordance with the terms of our contracts. As a result of the decline in revenue, the amount of allowable expenses allocable to our projects declined thereby increasing our general and administrative costs. In addition, for the three months ended June 30, 2006, cost of revenue exceeded revenue on a consolidated basis in part due to certain North Star commitments to external customers that were completed at a loss that was not completely offset by Ionatron gross profit.
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GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
The increase of approximately $2.2 million in general and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2006 from the three months ended June 30, 2005 included the recognition of non-cash employee stock option compensation expense of approximately $832,000 as a result of our adoption of SFAS 123(R). One-time costs of approximately $525,000 associated with the relocation of North Star facilities and resettlement of North Star employees are included in this increase. We also experienced increases in personnel costs and temporary and contract labor costs of approximately $571,000 and $275,000 respectively, which is attributable to our increased number of employees over the second quarter of 2005 and our need for temporary staffing to assist in short-term projects. We also improved our competencies in marketing, accounting and finance by hiring additional personnel. Through the relocation of North Star operations and through consolidation of administrative tasks and other optimizations, we have reduced our overall head-count from March 2006 levels and expect to realize the cost savings of these efficiencies going forward. Also contributing to this increase was a reduced amount of allowable expenses allocable to our projects.
SELLING AND MARKETING
Selling and marketing expenses increased by approximately $31,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2006 from the same period in 2005 as we continue to advance our marketing efforts aided by the addition of one staff member in 2006.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Research and development expenses increased approximately $816,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2006 as compared to 2005 due to our continued strategic decision to internally-fund research and development. During the three months ended June 30, 2006, we commenced new research and development initiatives and continued work on our on-going research projects to expedite the advancement of our core LGE and LIPC technologies. Research and development projects also include work on the vehicle-stopper technology which was derived from our core LGE and LIPC knowledge base. These strategic decisions are designed to advance and strengthen our intellectual property rights and progress technology development at a rate that is less dependent on contract funding.
INTEREST EXPENSE AND INTEREST INCOME
Interest expense in the second quarter of 2006 decreased approximately $54,000 from the same period of 2005 as a result of our retirement of debt in 2005. Interest income increased approximately $102,000 earned through our investment in securities available for sale.
NORTH STAR OPERATIONS
Our consolidated financial information contains the results of North Star for the three months ended June 30, 2006. North Star’s revenue, net of intersegment transactions, decreased to approximately $115,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2006 from approximately $437,000 for the same period in 2005. This decrease is due to the relocation of North Star operations which necessitated a temporary suspension of operations for a period of approximately eight weeks. North Star’s revenue activity for the quarter resulted in a negative gross margin as we concluded certain projects for external customers that were completed at a loss. The operations were in place in Tucson as of the end of the quarter and revenue-generating activities have resumed. Net income for North Star decreased from approximately $45,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2005 to a net loss of approximately $674,000 for the same period in 2006 including approximately $525,000 of one-time relocation charges. Management has instituted additional management changes at the subsidiary that are intended to improve North Star’s financial and operational performance.
NET LOSS
Our operations for the three months ended June 30, 2006 resulted in a net loss of approximately $4.8 million, an increase in our period loss of approximately $3.1 million when compared to the same period in 2005. This increase includes non-cash employee stock option compensation of approximately $832,000, one-time relocation charges of approximately $525,000 and the effect of dedicating substantial resources to increased research and development initiatives (research and development expenditures increased by approximately $816,000 for the quarter).
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COMPARISON OF OPERATIONS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2006 AND 2005 IS AS FOLLOWS:
2006 | 2005 | ||||||
Revenue | $ | 7,071,997 | $ | 6,526,793 | |||
Cost of revenue | 6,790,409 | 6,180,312 | |||||
General and administrative | 6,215,716 | 2,869,011 | |||||
Selling and marketing | 275,249 | 230,662 | |||||
Research and development | 2,276,246 | 491,646 | |||||
Other (expense) income: | |||||||
Interest expense | (9,363 | ) | (116,179 | ) | |||
Interest income | 224,102 | 21,001 | |||||
Other | 44 | 592 | |||||
Loss before provision for income taxes | (8,270,840 | ) | (3,339,424 | ) | |||
Provision for income taxes | 21,902 | 18,870 | |||||
Net loss | ($8,292,742 | ) | ($3,358,294 | ) |
REVENUE
Consolidated revenues for the six-month period ended June 30, 2006 increased approximately $545,000 over the same period in 2005. These year-to-date revenues were supported by a stronger first quarter in both Ionatron and North Star revenue production and overall have produced a year-to-date revenue increase notwithstanding the effects of relocating North Star operations during the second quarter and our increased resource allocations to research and development.
COST OF REVENUE
Cost of revenue increased approximately $610,000 when compared to the six months ended June 30, 2005 due to increased revenue activity. The gross margin percentage associated with these costs decreased by approximately 1.33% compared to the same period performance in 2005, in part due to the completion of certain North Star commitments at a gross margin loss. Cost of revenue includes an allocation of general and administrative expenses and research and development costs in accordance with the terms of our contracts.
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
The increase of approximately $3.3 million in general and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2006 from the six months ended June 30, 2005 included the recognition of non-cash employee stock option compensation expense of approximately $1.9 million as a result of our adoption of SFAS 123(R). One-time costs of approximately $525,000 associated with the relocation of North Star facilities and resettlement of North Star employees are included in this increase. We also experienced increases in personnel costs and temporary and contract labor costs of approximately $900,000 and $453,000 respectively, which is attributable to our increased number of employees over the same period of 2005 and our need for temporary staffing to assist in short-term projects and increased competencies in marketing, finance and accounting. Also contributing to this increase was a reduced amount of allowable expenses allocable to our projects.
SELLING AND MARKETING
Selling and marketing expenses increased by approximately $45,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2006 from the same period in 2005 as we continue to advance our marketing efforts through the addition of one staff member in 2006.
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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Research and development expenses increased approximately $1.8 million during the six months ended June 30, 2006 as compared to 2005 due to our continued strategic decision to internally-fund research and development. During the six months ended June 30, 2006 we commenced new research and development initiatives and we continued work on our on-going research projects to expedite the advancement of our core LGE and LIPC technologies. Research and development projects also include work on the vehicle-stopper technology which was derived from our core LGE and LIPC knowledge base. These strategic decisions are designed to advance and strengthen our intellectual property rights and progress technology development at a rate that is less dependent on contract funding.
INTEREST EXPENSE AND INTEREST INCOME
Interest expense in the first six months of 2006 decreased approximately $107,000 from the first six months of 2005 as a result of our retirement of debt in 2005. Interest income increased approximately $203,000 earned through our investment in securities available for sale.
NORTH STAR OPERATIONS
Our consolidated financial information contains the results of North Star for the six months ended June 30, 2006. North Star’s revenue, net of intersegment transactions, decreased to approximately $400,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2006 from approximately $645,000 for the same period in 2005. This decrease is due to the relocation of North Star operations which necessitated a temporary suspension of operations of approximately eight weeks during the second quarter. The operations were in place in Tucson as of the end of the quarter and revenue-generating activities have resumed. Net loss for North Star increased from approximately $101,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2005 to a net loss of approximately $1.3 million for the same period in 2006. The 2006 first six-month North Star loss includes approximately $525,000 in one-time relocation charges, and negative gross margins associated with completing certain projects. Management has instituted additional changes at the subsidiary that are intended to improve North Star’s financial and operational performance.
NET LOSS
Our operations for the six months ended June 30, 2006 resulted in a net loss of approximately $8.3 million, an increase in our period loss of approximately $4.9 million when compared to the same period in 2005. This increase includes non-cash employee stock option compensation of approximately $1.9 million, one-time relocation charges of more than $547,000 and the effect of dedicating substantial resources to increased research and development initiatives (research and development expenditures increased by approximately $1.8 million for the year to date). Other general and administrative costs increased approximately $2.8 million for expenditures associated with increased rent and facilities expense and an increase in staff and consulting expenses compared to our 2005 same period operations.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At June 30, 2006, we had approximately $123,000 of cash and cash equivalents, a decrease of approximately $248,000 from cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2005 of $371,000. The reduction in cash on hand is attributable to the timing of and reduction in accounts payable as well as our strategic cash management decisions that result in increased interest earning. We keep sufficient cash on hand to service our anticipated immediate cash requirements and invest our excess cash of $9 million in available-for-sale marketable securities and other highly liquid investments. Our invested cash is readily available for conversion to cash to support our ongoing requirements.
During the first six months of 2006, we used approximately $5.0 million of cash in operating activities. This amount is comprised of primarily of our net loss of $8.3 million, reduced by a decrease in accounts receivable net collections of approximately $2.5 million, non-cash stock option compensation expense of approximately $1.9 million and depreciation and amortization expense of approximately $443,000 partially offset by an increase in inventory of approximately $1.5 million. We anticipate that short-term and long-term funding needs will be provided from cash and available-for-sale marketable securities and cash flow from government contracts. In the first six months of 2006, investment activities provided approximately $2.3 million of cash, consisting of the proceeds from the sale and purchase of investments of $3.0 million, partially offset by equipment purchases of approximately $660,000. During the first six months of 2006, financing activities provided approximately $2.4 million of cash, primarily from the proceeds of option exercises.
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We believe that we have sufficient cash, or access to sufficient cash through potential banking or investing relationships to meet current and future cash needs. Contracts related to our core technologies are on a cost plus fixed fee basis. This means the majority of work performed is done at our government-approved rates, which include general and administrative costs, overhead, labor and materials, fees and profit. These costs are accrued as incurred and billed monthly. These government-approved rates are adjusted periodically and may be adjusted in the future to incorporate additional costs as the operations expand. Other contracts are at fixed prices which have commercial type gross margins associated with them.
BACK-LOG OF ORDERS
At June 30, 2006, we had a backlog (that is, work load remaining on signed contracts) of approximately $5,702,000 to be completed within the next twelve months. The backlog does not include proposals and contracts under negotiation.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
In the normal course of business, our financial position is subject to a variety of risks, such as the collectibility of our accounts receivable and the recoverability of the carrying values of our long-term assets. We do not presently enter into any transactions involving derivative financial instruments for risk management or other purposes.
Our available cash balances are invested on a short-term basis and are not subject to significant risks associated with changes in interest rates. Substantially all of our cash flows are derived from our operations and transactions within the United States and we are not subject to market risk associated with changes in foreign exchange rates.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2006. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms. During the quarter ended June 30, 2006, there was no significant change in our internal controls over financial reports that has materially affected, or which is reasonably likely to materially affect our internal controls over financial reporting.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In July 2006, two purported class action complaints were filed by George Wood and Raymond Veedon against Ionatron and its founders. Each of the class actions were filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona and allege, among other things, violations of Section 10(b) and Rule 10b-5 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, claiming that the Company issued false and misleading statements concerning the development of its counter IED product.. As of the date of this report we have not been served with either complaint. We are unable to evaluate the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome or estimate the range of potential loss, if any. However, the company intends to defend itself vigorously in any legal proceedings.
In addition, we may from time to time be involved in legal proceedings arising from the normal course of business. As of the date of this report, we have not received notice of any other legal proceedings.
ITEM 1a RISK FACTORS
The contract for our 12-unit pre-production JIN products was concluded during the second quarter of 2006. This contract accounted for approximately 68.4% and 70.2% of our revenue for the year ended December 31, 2005 and the three months ended March 31, 2006, respectively. As the current pre-production order and assessment ended during the second quarter of 2006, the path forward is currently being identified and evaluated. Any new funding will come from approved statements of work and will require additional satisfactory testing by the government.
We rely on government funding for certain aspects of LIPC development through funding provided in the federal government budget and contracts with various government agencies. Due to federal budgetary constraints and an anticipated overall reduction in the defense budget, we cannot assure you that any continued Government funding will be made available, or that we will be able to enter into any agreements with government customers for the further development of LIPC. We expect that additional funding for LIPC will be subject to our technology meeting certain government established milestones. If our LIPC technology does not meet government established milestones, additional government funding may be reduced or eliminated. If additional government funding for LIPC is reduced or is not forthcoming, in the absence of additional funding, our LIPC technology development efforts and revenues will be adversely affected.
ITEM 2 UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
During the six months ended June 30, 2006, the Company issued 260,105 shares of common stock upon exercise of outstanding options and warrants to employees, directors and consultants in addition to shares of common stock issued upon exercise of options granted under stock option plans and stock incentive plans. The securities were issued pursuant to an exemption from registration pursuant to Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act of 1933.
ITEM 4 SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
At the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Ionatron, Inc. held on June 21, 2006, 62,590,414 shares of Ionatron’s Common Stock, or 85.4% of the total Common Stock outstanding on the record date for such meeting, were represented.
The stockholders of Ionatron elected Mr. Thomas C. Dearmin and Mr. George P. Farley as Class II Directors with terms expiring at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held in 2009. Of the shares voted with respect to the election of Mr. Dearmin, 62,226,993 were voted in favor and 363,421 were withheld. Of the shares voted with respect to the election of Mr. Farley, 62,067,543 were voted in favor and 522,871 were withheld.
Continuing as a Class I Director with a term expiring in 2008 is Mr. James A. McDivitt. Continuing as Class III Directors with terms expiring in 2007 are Mr. James K. Harlan, and Mr. David C. Hurley.
The stockholders of Ionatron also approved an amendment to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of preferred stock from 1,000,000 to 2,000,000. Of the shares voted with respect to the approval of the amendment of the Certificate of Incorporation, 50,511,910 were voted in favor, 609,725 were voted against and 244,315 abstained. In addition, there were 11,224,464 shares that were not voted on this proposal.
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ITEM 6 EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT NUMBER | DESCRIPTION | |
3.1 | Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of Ionatron, Inc. filed June 21, 2006. | |
31.1 | Certification of Chief Executive pursuant to Rule 13a-14 or 15d-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 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 or 15d-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
32.1 | Chief Executive Officer Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
32.2 | Chief Financial Officer Certification 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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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
IONATRON, INC. | ||
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By: | /s/ Thomas C. Dearmin | |
Thomas C. Dearmin | ||
Chief Executive Officer | ||
Date: August 7, 2006 |
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