U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.
¨ 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 0-26604
Allied Security Innovations, Inc.
Formerly Digital Descriptor Systems, Inc.
(Name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 23-2770048 | |
| (State or other jurisdiction of | (I.R.S. Employer | |
| incorporation or organization) | Identification No.) | |
| | | |
| 1709 Route 34, Suite 2, Farmingdale, New Jersey | 08750 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
Registrant's Telephone number, including area code: (732) 359-0260
Securities registered under 12(b) of the Exchange Act: None
Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 Regulation S-B is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form10-K.
· | Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. |
Large accelerated filer o | Accelerated filer o |
Non-accelerated filer o | Smaller reporting company x |
· | Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes o No x |
The issuer had revenues of $4,838,934 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.
As of February 17, 2009, 2,970,592,794 shares of the issuer's Common Stock were outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
None
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format Yes ¨ No x
PART I
ITEM 1. Business
History
Allied Security Innovations, Inc. ("ASSI," the "Company," "us," "we," or "our"), a Delaware corporation incorporated in 1994, formerly known as Digital Descriptor Systems, Inc. which was the successor to Compu-Color, Inc., an Iowa corporation. The operations of DDSI were started as a division of ASI Computer Systems, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa in 1986. Compu-Color, Inc. was formed in July 1989 and as of July 1, 1989 purchased the assets of the Compu-Color division of ASI Computer Systems, Inc.
Our Business
During 2005 the Company acquired CGM Security Solutions, Inc. as a wholly owned subsidiary and changed its name to CGM Applied Security Technologies, Inc. In conjunction with the acquisition the Company has changed its primary focus from the law enforcement market to the security market in general as it believes that the potential for revenue is much greater.
Description of Business of CGM
CGM-AST is a manufacturer and distributor of indicative and barrier security seals, security tapes and related packaging security systems, protective security products for palletized cargo, physical security systems for tractors, trailers and containers as well as a number of highly specialized authentication products. Focused primarily on “deterrent technologies,” CGM-AST designs and develops customized tamper evident devices which when integrated into a security protocol; provide chain of custody and/or proof of tampering for targeted assets.
The primary factors behind the need for CGM-AST’s products are: (i) the escalation of cargo theft and tampering, (ii) the need for enhanced cargo security because of the fear of terrorism, (iii) damage control of freight and cargo, (iv) the need for security products, (v) brand protection and authentication requirements and (vi) governmental and regulatory requirements.
CGM-AST products are certified by the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism ("C-TPAT"), a joint initiative between government and business designed to protect the security of cargo entering the United States while improving the flow of trade. C-TPAT requires importers to take steps to assess, evolve and communicate new practices that ensure tighter security of cargo and enhanced security throughout the entire supply chain. In return, their goods and conveyances will receive expedited processing into the United States. Many of our products are also ISO 17712 compliant, which is a standard for international shipping and container security.
It is estimated that losses from cargo theft each year reach 30-50 billion dollars globally and 12 billion dollars in the US, and that these numbers will continue to rise. Figures taken from L.H. Gray entitled Facing the Growing Problem of Loss and Theft.
Products
CGM-AST has Trade Secret protection on its Secure T.R.A.C.® tape, Super Seals, Water Gum Tape, developed a Button Memory Seal and Sentry Sensor®. It also has distribution rights on all NAVATECH products and seals, and owns the rights to the patented ToppClip® pallet security device. In addition, CGM-AST provides authentication technology and products to clients to act as brand protection elements to finished goods. This brand protection technology can help manufacturers reduce the incidences of "knock-offs" that are common in the garment and accessory businesses. CGM-AST’s core products are: CGM-AST Tapes, Self-Wound Security Tape, Void Labels and Void Tape for Bag Closure, SUPERSEALS(R), Custom Coated Products, CGM-AST Conductive Inks and Membrane Switch Components, EMAPS(R), Locks, Sentry Sensor(R) and other representative items.
SUPERSEAL(R) and self-voiding carton sealing tape known as SECURE T.R.A.C.(R) show a customized signature if attempts are made at removing them. If cut and resealed, SUPERSEAL(R) further shows an "opened" legend on the seal's center surface. With self-wound void tape, any attempt at resealing is negated by the surface coating on the tape. An "opened" legend is also left on the tape if removed. Since the products are manufactured in-house, CGM-AST controls all features and has the ability to customize the products to the customer's needs. CGM-AST also offers converted labels, seals, and money bags. CGM-AST manufactures a variety of adhesives, graphics and die cut label configurations for companies whose logos always appear on the tape or label for security purposes. No generic product can be substituted for this product since no one makes an identical product.
Uses for this product and technology include such items as:
o Aircraft and truck seals
o Fiber and Steel drum seals
o Motor Vehicle inspection seals
o Pharmaceutical Packaging
o Box or container closure seals
o Cash bag components
o Computer seals
o Validation devices
o General security products
o Law Enforcement Agencies
Once CGM-AST's products are applied to a particular surface, any attempt at removal will leave a sign in the form of an indelible word or legend on the tape and a removable or permanent legend on the enclosure. The EMAPS(R) or Electro-Magnetic Asset Protection System reflects entry by sending an electronic signals if cut. EMAPS(R) products function without the need to identify a cut visually. Both products, the labels and the scanners, are unique and only manufactured by CGM-AST.
Production Process
The CGM-AST manufacturing process can best be described as one of "converting". CGM-AST takes highly processed materials, which are manufactured elsewhere, and converts them into finished products. The Staten Island production facility has been designated as a secure facility for purposes of certain clientele.
CGM-AST purchases processed materials from 6 to 8 key suppliers, including DuPont, Luminite Corp, Adhesive Research, Sun Chemical, Houghton Chemical and Video Jet. For Video Jet, for OEM products, CGM-AST purchases from approximately 15 different companies. CGM-AST has an exclusive distribution relationship in connection with some of these products, while for other products CGM-AST is one of few or many resellers.
Markets & Customers
The primary factors behind the need for CGM-AST’s products are: (i) the escalation of cargo theft and tampering, (ii) the need for enhanced cargo security because of the fear of terrorism, (iii) damage control of freight and cargo, (iv) the need for security products, (v) brand protection and authentication requirements and (vi) governmental and regulatory requirements.
CGM-AST products are certified by the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism ("C-TPAT"), a joint initiative between government and business designed to protect the security of cargo entering the United States while improving the flow of trade. C-TPAT requires importers to take steps to assess, evolve and communicate new practices that ensure tighter security of cargo and enhanced security throughout the entire supply chain. In return, their goods and conveyances will receive expedited processing into the United States. Many of our products are also ISO 17712 compliant, which is a standard for international shipping and container security.
Principal Customers
CGM-AST’s current client base includes over 2000 national and international companies, including producers of high value items such as perfumes, computers, silicon chips, jewelry, cash and negotiable documents. The market for tamper evidence includes flavors, fragrances, foodstuffs and components. CGM-AST’s products are used by U.S. Government agencies (e.g.: DOD, TSA, DHS, CBP) and Foreign National Governments, major airlines, pharmaceutical clients for packaging and clinical trials and multiple suppliers of high end electronics. CGM-AST’s products have also been recommended by major insurance companies. All elements of the supply chain, including growers, manufacturers, shippers and retailers are among our clientele.
The Company’s revenue from one customer accounted for 14% of total revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2008, which defines them as a major customer.
Sales
CGM-AST has three direct salespeople, two independent representatives and 5 distributors for domestic sales. There are over 12 representative distributors for sales abroad managed by an in-house Director for International Channel Management. CGM-AST supplements its sales force with Internet advertising, trade shows, and PR benefits including participation and Chairing of educational programs and committees (e.g. the International Cargo Security Council (ICSC)) and a variety of legislators and key accounts targeted by an Executive level PR campaign.
Competition
Several other companies manufacture products that are similar to CGM-AST’s self-voiding label stock. As far as we know those products are limited in scope and do not adequately address the issues of “needs based tampering” by virtue of their inability to withstand the normal means of breaching adhesive products. However, new innovations and better sales/marketing by other companies with a product-solutions market approach could affect our ability to market our products.
As both a manufacturer and converter, CGM-AST delivers finished goods to users in response to clients’ needs. CGM-AST can modify its products through all phases of its development to make it user friendly and compatible with the needs of its desired application.
CMG-AST has a unique platform of products, designed and customizable to address clients’ needs against individual threats. There are approximately 12 seal manufacturers that offer seals and compete with each other over price. CGM-AST sells through a "needs-based threat-specific" assessment and determines final product design on the basis of functionality.
Industry Trends
It is estimated that losses from cargo theft each year reach 30-50 billion dollars globally and 12 billion dollars in the US, and that these numbers will continue to rise. Figures taken from L.H. Gray entitled Facing the Growing Problem of Loss and Theft.
Employees
ASII employs a total of 21 full time employees, of whom 16 are employed by CGM.
ASII develops, assembles, markets and installs computer systems which capture video, digitally captured images and scanned images, digitize the image, link the digitized images to text/data and store the image and text on a computer database which allows for transmitting the image and text by computer or telecommunication links to remote locations.
Imaging technology enables computers to record, store and retrieve both textual information and visual images. The common problem in imaging technology is how to record, store, process and retrieve information and images within the same system. ASII's software programs utilize technology to link the textual information with the images so that customers can record and retrieve related text and images. ASII originally developed the software to address the information retrieval problems of tax assessors. ASII subsequently adapted the software for use by law enforcement agencies and management of jail facilities. ASII's software also addresses different information retrieval needs such as reproducing line ups and producing housing badges (jails), bar coded wristbands for identification which facilitates movement within jails and courts and storing and retrieving hand written and computer generated document images within arrest records. The marketplace for this technology has become more of a commodity item than the specialized software it was in the past and the Company has made a decision not to actively pursue this market in the future as the cost of upgrading the software and competing in what we consider to be a very small marketplace does not justify the investment that would be necessary. While we will still support and maintain the existing customer base we will no longer actively solicit new customers.
ASII does offer maintenance and support for their products.
Maintenance and Support
ASII offers its customers' ongoing maintenance and support plus updates of the software, for an annual fee.
Marketing
Law Enforcement Applications
ASII markets its Law Enforcement products through vendors of compatible software applications.
Customers
ASII maintains a continuing relationship with its customers based upon support services and periodic upgrades of the Compu-Capture(R) line and Compu-Sketch(R) software. The major revenue-generating event is presently the support and maintenance of our existing customer base. ASII does not rely on any particular customers or business partners for the majority of their sales.
Business Alliances
Our business alliance relationships have changed over the years and we generate very little of our revenue through our relationships with records management and jail management vendors. Since these vendors have written the necessary integration to use ASII imaging solutions, when a customer is looking to include an imaging system in their program, the vendor will inform ASII of the customers need. ASII is responsible for all marketing and sales efforts of our imaging solution. ASII believes a very small portion of its revenue will come through these relationships. The imaging market has changed tremendously over the past 10 years and is not in our opinion a viable avenue of growth for the Company.
ASII supplies to its business partners a SDK (software developers kit), which allows them to link our software to their software.
Seek Acquisitions and Alliances
ASII management plans to execute an acquisition strategy. The make-up of the targeted acquisitions must include products and markets which complement and expand its present client base. Profitable, niche companies will be integrated into ASII's growth through acquisition strategy. ASII plans to use funding derived from external investors.
On March 1, 2005, ASII and CGM Applied Security Technologies, Inc. ("CGM-AST Sub"), acquired substantially all of the assets of CGM Security Solutions, Inc., a Florida corporation ("CGM"), for (i) $1,500,000 in cash and (ii) a 2.86% promissory note (the "Note") in the principal amount of $3,500,000, subject to adjustment (the "Acquisition"). The assets of CGM-AST were acquired pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement among ASII, CGM-AST Sub and CGM Security Solutions dated as of February 25, 2005.
The principal amount of the three year Note is subject to adjustment based upon the average of (i) the gross revenues of CGM-AST Sub for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2008 and (ii) an independent valuation of CGM-AST Sub based upon the consolidated audited financial statements of the Company and CGM-AST Sub for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007. In addition, the Company has granted CGM-AST a secondary security interest in substantially all of its assets and intellectual property. If the Company is unable to fulfill its obligations pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement and the Note, there is a likelihood that CGM Security Solutions, Inc. can declare default and attempt to take back the asset.
In connection with the Acquisition, the Company entered into a letter agreement with certain of its investors (the "Investors") which extended the maturity date of debt instruments issued on November 30, 2004 until March 1, 2008, and amended the conversion price of the debt that is held by the Investors to the lower of (i) $0.0005 or (ii) 60% of the average of the three lowest intraday trading prices for the Company's common stock during the 20 trading days before, but not including, the conversion date. In addition, the exercise price of the warrants held by the Investors was amended to $.001 per share.
On May 16, 2008 the Company came to an agreement to pay CGM Security Solutions, Inc. and its owner Mr. Erik Hoffer Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) and signed a new note with him raising the purchase price by One Million Dollars ($1,000,000).The new note for Four Million Dollars is a three year note carrying an annual interest rate of 7% of which the interest is due quarterly.
Sales by Geographic Area
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 the percentage of revenues that ASII received from domestic customers has been approximately 81.4%. Foreign sales for 2008 were $900,616.
Suppliers
ASII's hardware is compatible with the IBM AS400 and other mainframe and mini computer manufacturers. The peripheral equipment used in connection with ASII's system, such as video equipment, can be provided with a wide range of manufacturers. As a result ASII is not dependent on any particular supplier or raw material.
Government Regulation or Government Approval
Most law enforcement agencies purchasing new or upgraded or expanded systems require that the system meet the requirements of NCIC2000, ANSI-NIST standards and standards issued by the National Crime Information Commission and by the FBI. All ASII products and solutions were required to meet these requirements.
Research and Development
ASII spent $94,946 and $101,687, respectively for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 on research and development. This amount includes amounts spent on outside sources for assistance with Research and Development projects. None of these costs have been borne directly by our customers.
Product Liability Insurance
Although ASII believes its products are safe, it may be subject to product liability claims from persons injured through the use of ASII's marketed products or services. ASII carries no direct product liability insurance, relying instead on the coverage maintained by its distributors and manufacturing sources from which it obtains product. There is no assurance that this insurance will adequately cover any liability claims brought against ASII. There also can be no assurance that ASII will be able to obtain its own liability insurance (should it seek to do so) on economically feasible terms. ASII's failure to maintain its own liability insurance could materially adversely affect its ability to sell its products in the future. Although no product liability claims have been brought against ASII to date, if there were any such claims brought against ASII, the cost of defending against such claims and any damages paid by ASII in connection with such claims could have a materially adverse impact upon ASII, including its financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
Patents, Trademarks and Licenses
ASII owns the proprietary rights to the software used in the Compu-Capture(R) programs. In addition, ASII owns the rights to the trademarks "Compu-Capture(R)," "Compu-Color(R)" and "Compu-Scan(R)," all trademarks have been registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
ITEM 2. Properties
The Company operates 1709 Route 34, Farmingdale, New Jersey. CGM Applied Security Technologies operates from two locations. The administrative offices are located in Farmingdale, NJ and the production facility is located in Staten Island, NY.
ITEM 3. Legal Proceedings
On October 16, 2003, in the Court of Common Pleas of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, a judgment was entered against the Company by its landlord, BT Lincoln L.P. for breach of lease in the amount of $184,706. The liability, net of the security deposit, is included in accrued expenses at December 31, 2008.
ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
None.
PART II
ITEM 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
ASII's (formerly DDSI quoted under the symbol “DDSI”) common stock has been quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board since July 7, 1997 and under the symbol "ASVN" since February 2007. As of November 4, 1999 ASII's shares traded on the Pink sheets. ASII returned to trading on the OTC Bulletin Board effective February 23, 2001, but as of June30, 2003 began trading on the Pink sheets. Under the “ASVN” symbol, ASII returned to the OTC Bulletin Board in October 2007. The following table sets forth, the high and low bid prices for the common stock for the quarters indicated. As of February 1, 2008 there were approximately 3,200 shareholders of record.
| | Common Stock | |
| | Bid Price | |
| | | | | | |
| | Low | | | High | |
Calendar Year 2007 | | | | | | | | |
First Quarter | | $ | 0.0001 | | | $ | 0.0003 | |
Second Quarter | | $ | 0.0001 | | | $ | 0.0002 | |
Third Quarter | | $ | 0.0001 | | | $ | 0.0001 | |
Fourth Quarter | | $ | 0.0001 | | | $ | 0.0001 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Calendar Year 2008 | | | | | | | | |
First Quarter | | $ | 0.0001 | | | $ | 0.0003 | |
Second Quarter | | $ | 0.0001 | | | $ | 0.0002 | |
Third Quarter | | $ | 0.0001 | | | $ | 0.0001 | |
Fourth Quarter | | $ | 0.0001 | | | $ | 0.0001 | |
As of February 1, 2009, 2,970,592,794 shares of the issuer's Common Stock were outstanding.
We have never declared nor paid cash dividends and do not expect to pay dividends in the foreseeable future.
Recent Issuances of Unregistered Securities
During January 2008, $7,689 of the convertible debentures issued in September 2001, were converted into 189,172,841 shares of common stock.
During February 2008, $7,051 of the convertible debentures issued in September 2001, were converted into 191,495,075 shares of common stock.
During March 2008, $7,240 of the convertible debentures issued in September 2001, were converted into 192,195,659 shares of common stock.
During April 2008 $4,998 of the convertible debentures issued in September 2001, were converted into 124,944,600 shares of common stock.
During July 2008 $40,618 of the convertible debentures issued in September 2001, were converted into 477,260,118 shares of common stock.
During August 2008 $63,087 of the convertible debentures issued in September 2001, were converted into 734,864,676 shares of common stock.
During September 2008 $34,115 of the convertible debentures issued in September 2001, were converted into 379,060,000 shares of common stock.
During February 2007, $331,449 of the convertible debentures issued in September 2001, were converted into 1,906,000 shares of common stock.
During March 2007, $10,674 of the convertible debentures issued in September 2001, were converted into 2,859,000 shares of common stock.
During March 2007, $15,041 of the convertible debentures issued in September 2001, were converted into 5,807,791 shares of common stock
During April 2007, $5,813 of the convertible debentures issued in September 2001, were converted into 2,859,000 shares of common stock.
During April 2007, $22,457 of the convertible debentures issued in September 2001, were converted into 10,380,310 shares of common stock.
During May 2007, $6,405 of the convertible debentures issued in September 2001 were converted into 6,671,000 of common stock.
During May 2007, $10,194 of the convertible debentures issued in September 2001 were converted in 9,526,792 shares of common stock.
During June 2007, $3,266 of the convertible debentures issued in September 2001 were converted into 6,342,040 shares of common stock
During June 2007, $3,143 of the convertible debentures issued in September 2001 were converted into 4,820,455 shares of common stock
During July 2007, $8,270 of the convertible debentures issued in September 2001 were converted into 19,897,904 shares of common stock
During July 2007, $915 of the convertible debentures issued in September 2001 were converted into 2,024,112 shares of common stock.
During August 2007, $5,838 of the convertible debentures issued in September 2001 were converted into 35,809,160 shares of common stock.
During August 2007, $1,510 of the convertible debentures issued in September 2001 were converted into 12,178,436 shares of common stock.
During September 2007, $3,347 of the convertible debentures issued in September 2001 were converted into 48,961,300 shares of common stock.
During September 2007, $1,834 of the convertible debentures issued in September 2001 were converted into 16,420,079 shares of common stock.
During October 2007, $4,325 of convertible debentures issued in September 2001 were converted into 71,183,728 shares of common stock.
During October 2007, $2,254 of convertible debentures issued in September 2001 were converted into 29,662,740 shares of common stock.
During November 2007, $7,489 of convertible debentures issued in September 2001 were converted into 79,632,642 shares of common stock
During November 2007, $3,406 of convertible debentures issued in September 2001 were converted into 44,815,403 shares of common stock.
During December 2007, $16,309 of convertible debentures issued in September 2001 were converted into 208,996,160 shares of common stock
During December 2007, $3,837 of convertible debentures issued in September 2001 were converted into 41,707,820 shares of common stock.
ITEM 6 Selected Financial Data
Not applicable.
ITEM 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Except for historical matters contained herein, the matters discussed in this Form 10-K are forward-looking and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that these forward-looking statements reflect numerous assumptions, especially as regarding installation schedules and product mix, and involves risks and uncertainties which may affect the Company’s business and prospects and cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements, including sufficient funds to finance working capital and other financing requirements of the Company’s market acceptance of the Company’s products and competition in the computer industry.
Critical Accounting Policies
ASII's critical accounting policies, including the assumptions and judgments underlying them, are disclosed in the Notes to the Financial Statements. These policies have been consistently applied in all material respects and address such matters as revenue recognition and depreciation methods. The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
ASII derives revenue from the sale of hardware, software, post customer support (PCS), and other related services. PCS includes telephone support, bug fixes, and rights to upgrades on a when-and-if-available basis. Other related services include basic consulting and training. Included with the hardware is software that is not considered to be incidental. Revenue from transactions with customers where the software component is not considered to be incidental is allocated between the hardware and software components based on the relative fair value of the respective components.
ASII also derives revenue from the sale of software without a related hardware component. Revenue allocable to software components is further allocated to the individual deliverable elements of the software portion of the arrangement such as PCS and other services. In arrangements that include rights to PCS for the software and/or other services, the software component arrangement fee is allocated among each deliverable based on the relative fair value of each of the deliverables determined using vendor-specific objective evidence, which has been established by the separate sales of these deliverables.
Plan of Operations
The short-term objective of ASII is the following:
o The short-term objective of ASII is to increase the market penetration of the product line of its CGM-AST subsidiary as the Company believes this is the area where the greatest revenue growth exists.
o Additionally, ASII plans to execute an acquisition strategy based upon fund availability.
ASII's long-term objective is as follows:
o To seek additional products to sell into its basic business market.
ASII believes that it will not reach profitability in the foreseeable future. Over the next twelve months, management is of the opinion that sufficient working capital will be obtained from operations and external financing to meet ASII's liabilities and commitments as they become payable. ASII has in the past successfully relied on private placements of common stock securities, bank debt, loans from private investors and the exercise of common stock warrants in order to sustain operations. If ASII is unable to obtain additional funding in the future, it may be forced to curtail or terminate operations.
ASII is doing the following in its effort to reach profitability:
o Cut costs in areas that add the least value to ASII.
o Concentrate on increasing the sales of the CGM product line.
o Derive funds through investigating business alliances with other companies.
o Acquire and effectively add management support to profitable companies complementary to its broadened target markets.
Results of Operations
Year Ended December 31, 2008 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2007
Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2008 of $4,838,934 an increase $470,993 or 10.8% from the year ended December 31, 2007. ASII generates its revenues through software licenses, hardware, post customer support arrangements and other services. CGM-AST generates its revenue through the manufacturer and distributor of indicative and barrier security seals, security tapes and related packaging security systems, protective security products for palletized cargo, physical security systems for tractors, trailers and containers as well as a number of highly specialized authentication products. The increase revenue is attributed to the addition of two salespersons for part of the year 2008.
Cost of revenue for the year ended December 31, 2008 was $1,964,572, an increase of $779,259 or 65.7% from the prior year. Cost of revenue sold as a percentage of revenue for the year ended December 31, 2008 was 40.6% of total revenues, versus 27% the year earlier. The increase cost of revenue was primarily due to the extraordinary rise in fuel cost during 2008 which was passed on to us in the form of higher prices and fuel surcharges and the write down of obsolete inventory.
Operating expenses increased $2,059,740 or 69.7% during the year ended December 31, 2008 versus the year ended December 31, 2007. This increase was primarily attributable to the impairment of goodwill and an increase in sales and commission expenses involved in hiring new salespersons.
General and Administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2008 were $2,200,230 versus $2,312,089 for the prior year for a decrease of $111,859 or 5%. This decrease was primarily attributable to controls on spending.
Sales and Marketing expenses for the year ended December 31, 2008 were $719,927 versus $541,587 for the prior year for an increase of $178,340 or 32.3%. This increase was primarily attributable to the hiring of two new salespersons, Company increasing its advertising budget, increase in presence at trade events which in turn increased travel expenses, and instituting a commission program for sales personal .
Research and development for the year ended December 31, 2008 was $94,946 compared to $101,687 for the same period prior year for a decrease of $6,741 or 6.6%. This decrease is attributable to controls on spending.
The net (loss) for ASII decreased 67% or $10,868,098 for the year ended December 31, 2008 to $(5,397,446) from $(16,265,544) for the year ended December 31, 2007. This was primarily due to the change in fair market value of the derivative liability and there was impairment to goodwill in the amount of $2,000,000.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 was $(158,969) and $74,963 respectively. The increase in net cash used by operating activities in the year ended December 31, 2008 of $(233,932) was due in part to the net loss.
Net cash used in investing activities was $(24,146) and $(73,054) for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The decrease in cash used in investing activities in the year ended December 31, 2008 of $(48,908) was due to tighter controls for spending on new equipment.
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities was $10,000 and $(8,000) for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
ASII's revenues have been insufficient to cover the cost of revenues and operating expenses. Therefore, ASII has been dependent on private placements of its common stock and issuance of convertible notes in order to sustain operations. In addition, there can be no assurances that the proceeds from private or other capital will continue to be available, or that revenues will increase to meet ASII's cash needs, or that a sufficient amount of ASII's common stock or other securities can or will be sold or that any common stock purchase options/warrants will be exercised to fund the operating needs of ASII.
Over the next twelve months, management is of the opinion that sufficient working capital will be obtained from operations and external financing to meet ASII's liabilities and commitments as they become payable. ASII has in the past relied on private placements of common stock securities, and loans from private investors to sustain operations. However, if ASII is unable to obtain additional funding in the future, it may be forced to curtail or terminate operations.
At December 31, 2008, ASII had assets of $3,471,662 compared to $5,995,957 on December 31, 2007 a decrease of $2,524,295 and shareholder deficit of $(33,271,043) on December 31, 2008 compared to shareholder deficit of $(28,213,749) on December 31, 2007, an increase of ($5,057,294). This increase in shareholder deficit for the year ended December 31, 2008 resulted from the net loss for the year ended December 31, 2008.
As of December 31, 2008, ASII negative working capital was $(17,716,423), a change from negative working capital of $(32,087,466) at December 31, 2007. The decrease in negative working capital was primarily a result of the restructuring of debt and a decrease in the fair market value of the derivative liabilities.
Recent Developments
On March 1, 2005, ASII and its wholly-owned subsidiary, CGM-AST acquired substantially all of the assets of CGM Security Solutions, Inc., a Florida corporation ("CGM"), for (i) $1,500,000 in cash and (ii) a 2.86% promissory note (the "Note") in the principal amount of $3,500,000, subject to adjustment (the "Acquisition"). The assets of CGM were acquired pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement among ASII, CGM-AST Sub and CGM Security Solutions dated as of February 25, 2006.
The principal amount of the three year Note is subject to adjustment based upon the average of (i) the gross revenues of CGM-AST Sub for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 and (ii) an independent valuation of CGM-AST based upon the consolidated audited financial statements of the Company and CGM-AST for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007. In addition, the Company has granted CGM Security Solutions, Inc. a secondary security interest in substantially all of its assets and intellectual property. If the Company is unable to fulfill its obligations pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement and the Note, there is likelihood that CGM Security Solutions, Inc. can declare default and attempt to take back the asset.
In connection with the Acquisition, the Company entered into a letter agreement with certain of its investors (the "Investors") which extended the maturity date of debt instruments issued on November 30, 2004 until March 1, 2008, and amended the conversion price of the debt that is held by the Investors to the lower of (i) $0.0005 or (ii) 60% of the average of the three lowest intraday trading prices for the Company's common stock during the 20 trading days before, but not including, the conversion date. In addition, the exercise price of the warrants held by the Investors was amended to $.001 per share.
On December 19, 2006 a special meeting of the shareholders was held and at the meeting the shareholders passed a resolution to change the name of the Company from Digital Descriptor Systems, Inc. to Applied Security Innovations, Inc. The shareholders also passed a resolution to authorize a 1 for 500 reverse stock split. Both of these events took place on February 5, 2007. In addition the 2006 Incentive Stock Option Plan adopted by The Board of Directors on October 12, 2006 was approved by the shareholders.
On October 9, 2007 the Company’s stock began trading on the NASDAQ-over-the-counter market. Previously, the Company’s common stock traded on Pink Sheets.
ITEM 8. Financial Statements
The report of the independent registered public accounting firm and financial statements are set forth in this report.
ITEM 9. Changes in and disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.
None
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
The Company’s management, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial (and principal accounting) Officer, carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) as of October 31, 2008. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.
Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, a public company’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) including those policies and procedures that: (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company, (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company, and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008. In making this assessment, our management used the criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).
Based on our assessment and the criteria discussed above, the Company has concluded that, as of December 31, 2008, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective.
This annual report does not include an attestation report of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the SEC that permit the Company to provide only management’s report in this annual report.
Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls and Procedures
Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal controls will prevent all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include, but are not limited to, the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rule 13a-15 or 15d-15 under the Exchange Act that occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2008 that have materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Set forth below is certain information regarding our directors and executive officers. Our Board of Directors is comprised of five directors. There are no family relationships between any of our directors or executive officers. Each of our directors is elected to serve until our next annual meeting of our stockholders and until his successor is elected and qualified or until such director's earlier death, removal or termination.
Name | | Age | | Position with Company |
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Anthony Shupin | | 53 | | Director, Chief Executive Officer, President |
Michael Pellegrino | | 59 | | Senior Vice President, CFO and Director |
Robert Gowell | | 39 | | Director |
Vincent Moreno | | 64 | | Director |
Anthony Shupin became CEO and President of ASII in October 2003. In November of 2004, he also assumed the position of Chairman of the Board of ASII. His affiliation with ASII began as a member of the Board of Directors in January 2002. His experience includes over 20 years of executive management, sales and marketing management and project and program management with technology computing, aerospace and professional services companies. Prior to ASII, Mr. Shupin served in several capacities in the Technology and Management Consulting field. He founded T Shupin and Associates, a management consulting firm focused on assisting clients in the areas of Sales and Marketing, New Business Start-Up, Operational Analysis and Business/Technology Synchronization. At Deloitte Consulting, he directed activities as a Business Development Executive in the Communications and Media practice. Mr. Shupin's background also includes a role as Director of International Business Development at the world's first commercial satellite aerospace Company. A graduate of Colby College, Waterville, Maine, Mr. Shupin has extended his education at Rutgers University, Cook College in Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing training.
Michael Pellegrino became Senior Vice President and CFO in February 2006. He originally joined ASII in 1995 as Vice President & Chief Financial Officer. In March 2002, he was appointed President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and a Director of ASII. From 1984 to 1995, Mr. Pellegrino was Vice President and CFO of Software Shop Systems, Inc. From 1979 to 1984, he was a regional controller for Capital Cities/ABS and from 1972 to 1979 as Director of Financial Systems for ADP. Mr. Pellegrino has a Bachelors degree in accounting from MSU and a Masters in Finance from Rutgers University.
Robert Gowell has been a director of the Company since 2001. He was the Company's Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from January 2002 until June 2002. He is a retired Deputy U.S. Marshal who has worked out of the New York and Pennsylvania offices from 1991 to 2001. He earned his B.S. in Management and Finance from the City University of New York. He is currently working on his MBA at Kutztown University.
Vincent Moreno has been a director of the Company since January 2002. Mr. Moreno provides ASII with over 30 years of experience from a technical and business environment, with the past 23 years at the executive management level. Since 2002, Mr. Moreno has been doing consulting work for various software development firms. From 1998- 2002, he was President and General Manager of PayPlus Software, Inc., a provider of payroll software to the Professional Employer Organization marketplace. He served as Vice President of Operations at ASII from 1996 to 1998. From 1989 to 1995, he served as President and CEO of Mainstem Corporation, a national provider of software services.
Code of Ethics
The Company has not formally adopted a written code of ethics that governs all of our officers, directors and finance and accounting employees. The draft code of ethics is filed herewith as Exhibit 14.1.
Section 16 Beneficial Ownership Compliance.
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires ASII's directors and executive officers, and persons who own more than 10% of a registered class of ASII's equity securities to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership of Common Stock and other equity securities of ASII. Officers, directors and greater than 10% shareholders are required by SEC regulations to furnish ASII with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file.
To ASII's knowledge, based solely on its review of the copies of such reports furnished to ASII and written representations that no other reports were required during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002, all Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to its officers, directors and greater than 10% beneficial owners were complied with, except that the following individuals have filed their Form 3s late: Anthony Shupin, Vincent Moreno and Erik Hoffer and the following individuals have filed their Form 4s late: Michael Pellegrino and Robert Gowell.
ITEM 11. Executive Compensation
The following table sets forth information concerning the total compensation that we have paid or that has accrued on behalf of our Chief Executive Officer and other executive officers with annual compensation exceeding $100,000 during fiscal 2008and 2007.
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Name and | | | | | | | | | | Annual | | | Restricted | | | Underlying | | | | | | Other | |
Principal | | | | | | | | | | Compen- | | | Stock | | | Options/ | | | LTIP | | | Compen- | |
Position | | Year | | Salary | | | Bonus | | | sation($) | | | Award($) | | | Sar (#) | | | Payouts($) | | | sation ($) | |
Anthony Shupin | | 2008 | | $ | 227,900 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
President & CEO | | 2007 | | $ | 215,000 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
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Michael J | | 2008 | | $ | 185,500 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 00 | |
Pellegrino* | | 2007 | | $ | 174,022 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
Appointment of Principal Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Effective November 13, 2006 the Company granted to each of Anthony Shupin, its President and Chief Executive Officer and Michael Pellegrino, its Chief Financial Officer, 10,000 shares of newly created Series A Preferred Stock ("A Preferred") as recognition for services.
The shares will vest in five equal monthly installments and will be issued at the discretion of Mr. Shupin and Mr. Pellegrino. The shares have not been issued as of December 31, 2008. Each share of A Preferred is convertible into 240,000 shares of common stock of the Company starting three years from the date of issuance, provided that the closing bid price of the Company's common stock is then $2.00 per share. The shares of A Preferred may be voted with the Company's common stock on an as converted basis on any matters that the common stock is entitled to vote on as a class.
Unconverted shares of A Preferred will automatically cease to exist, and all rights associated therewith will be terminated upon the earlier of (i) that person's termination of employment with the Company for any reason, or (ii) five years from the date of issuance.
On November 13, 2006, the Company filed with the Secretary of State of Delaware a Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Series A Preferred Stock.
Options/SAR Grants in Last Fiscal Year
| | Number of | | | % of Total | | | | | | | |
| | Securities | | | Options/SARS | | | | | | | |
| | Underlying | | | Granted to | | | | | | | |
| | Options/SARS | | | Employees in | | | Exercise or Base | | | | |
Name | | Granted | | | Fiscal Year | | | Price ($/Sh) | | | Expiration Date | |
Michael J. Pellegrino, CFO | | | 0 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Anthony Shupin, President & CEO | | | 0 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Aggregated Option/SAR Exercises
None exercised.
Employment Agreements
Anthony R. Shupin, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Shupin was re-appointed as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer effective February, 2005. On February 25, 2005, ASII entered into a five-year employment agreement with Mr. Shupin, which entitled him to a base salary of $227,900 per year, which may at the Board of Directors discretion adjust his base salary (but not below $227,900 per year). Mr. Shupin is also entitled to participate in the Annual Management Bonus Plan. As a participant in the Annual Management Bonus Plan, Mr. Shupin will be eligible to receive bonuses, based on performance, in any amount from 10% to 200% of the Base Salary. In addition, Mr. Shupin shall participate in the Management Equity Incentive Plan. As a participant in the Management Equity Plan, Mr. Shupin will be eligible to receive options, which vest over a period of time from the date of the option's issue, to purchase common shares of ASII. The Company may grant Mr. Shupin, following the first anniversary of the date hereof and at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors, options to purchase common shares of the Company (subject to the vesting and the satisfaction of the other terms and conditions of such options). Mr. Shupin will be entitled to 25 vacations days per year at such times as may be mutually agreed with the Board of Directors. ASII will provide Mr. Shupin a monthly car allowance of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) along with related car expenses.
Michael J. Pellegrino, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Pellegrino was appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective February 25, 2005. On February 25, 2005, ASII entered into a five-year employment agreement with Mr. Pellegrino, which entitled him to a base salary of $185,500 per year which may at the Board of Directors discretion adjust his base salary (but not below $185,500 per year). Mr. Pellegrino is also entitled to participate in the Annual Management Bonus Plan. As a participant in the Annual Management Bonus Plan, Mr. Pellegrino will be eligible to receive bonuses, based on performance, in any amount from 10% to 200% of the Base Salary. In addition, Mr. Pellegrino shall participate in the Management Equity Incentive Plan. As a participant in the Management Equity Incentive Plan, Mr. Pellegrino will be eligible to receive options, which vest over a period of time from the date of the option's issue, to purchase common shares of ASII. ASII may also grant to the Employee, following the first anniversary of the date of the Agreement and at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors, options to purchase common shares of the Company (subject to the vesting and the satisfaction of the other terms and conditions of such options). Mr. Pellegrino will be entitled to 25 vacation days per year at such times as may be mutually agreed with the Board of Directors. ASII shall also furnish Mr. Pellegrino with monthly car allowance of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) and related car expenses.
Employee and Director Stock Option Plans
ASII adopted the 2006 Stock Incentive Plan, (the "Plan") in order to attract and retain qualified personnel. This plan was adopted by the Board of Directors on October 12, 2006 and approved by the shareholders on December 19, 2006. The Board of Directors has initially reserved 2,500,000 shares of Common Stock for issuance under the 2006 Incentive Plan. Under the Plan, options may be granted which are intended to qualify as Incentive Stock Options, (ISO’s) under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”) or which are not (Non-ISO’s) intended to qualify as Incentive Stock Options there under.
The 2006 Incentive Plan and the right of participants to make purchases there under are intended to qualify as an “employee stock purchase plan” under Section 423 of the internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). The 2006 Incentive Plan is not a qualified deferred compensation plan under Sections 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code and is not subject to the provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (”ERISA”).
The number of shares reversed for issuance under the 2006 Incentive Plan accounts for the 1 for 500 reverse stock split.
Compensation of Directors
Outside Directors receive compensation of $500 for each meeting attended for their services as members of the Board of Directors. Directors will receive reimbursement for expenses in attending directors meetings where applicable.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The following table lists stock ownership of our common stock as of December 31, 2008. The information includes beneficial ownership by (i) holders of more than 5% of our common stock, (ii) each of our current directors and executive officers and (iii) all of our directors and executive officers as a group. The information is determined in accordance with Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act based upon information furnished by the persons listed or contained in filings made by them with the Commission. Except as noted below, to our knowledge, each person named in the table has sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of our common stock beneficially owned by them.
Percentage of beneficial ownership is based upon 2,970,592,794 shares of common stock outstanding at December 31, 2008, together with securities exercisable or convertible into shares of common stock within 60 days of December 31, 2008 for each stockholder. Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission and generally includes voting or investment power with respect to securities. Shares of common stock that are currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of December 31, 2008 are deemed to be beneficially owned by the person holding such securities for the purpose of computing the percentage of ownership of such person, but are not treated as outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of any other person.
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Name and Address | | | | of Common Stock | | | | |
of Beneficial Owner | | Title | | No. of Shares | | | Percent of Class | |
Anthony R. Shupin | | Chairman, CEO and | | | 19,800,000 | (1)* | | | |
1709 Route 34 Suite 2 | | President | | | | | | | |
Farmingdale, NJ 07727 | | | | | | | | | |
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Michael Pellegrino | | Senior Vice President, | | | 19,800,000 | (1)* | | | |
1709 Route 34 Suite 2 | | Chief Financial Officer | | | | | | | |
Farmingdale, NJ 07727 | | & Director | | | | | | | |
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Robert Gowell | | Director | | | 96,300 | | | * | |
1709 Route 34 Suite 2 | | | | | | | | | | |
Farmingdale, NJ 07727 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Vincent Moreno | | Director | | | 0 | | | | * | |
1709 Route 34 Suite 2 | | | | | | | | | | |
Farmingdale, NJ 07727 | | | | | | | | | | |
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All Officers & Directors | | | | | | | | | | |
As a Group | | | | | 30,096,300 | | | | * | |
(1) Includes 480,000 shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of 10,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock. The terms of the Series A Preferred Stock permit the holder thereof to vote on all matters voted on by holders of the common stock on an as converted basis
There are no arrangements known to ASII that at a later date may result in a change in control of ASII.
ITEM 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transaction
None
ITEM 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Audit Fees. The aggregate fees billed by Bagell, Joseph, Levine & Company, L.L.C. our independent registered public accounting firm, for professional services rendered for the audit of the Company's annual financial statements for the last two fiscal years and for the reviews of the financial statements included in the Company's Quarterly reports during the last two fiscal years 2008 and 2007 were $138,052 and $111,475, respectively.
Audit-Related Fees. The Company did not engage its principal accountants to provide assurance or related services during the last two fiscal years.
Tax Fees. The aggregate fees billed by the Company's principal accountants for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning services rendered to the Company during the last two fiscal years 2008 and 2007 were $7,000 and $7,000, respectively.
All Other Fees. The Company did not engage its principal accountants to render services to the Company during the last two fiscal years, other than as reported above.
Part IV
ITEM 15. Exhibits
31.1 | Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Sarbanes-Oxley Section 302 |
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31.2 | Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Sarbanes-Oxley Section 302 |
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32.1 | Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 |
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32.2 | Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 |
Signatures
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| Allied Security Innovations Inc. |
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By: | /s/ Anthony Shupin |
| Anthony Shupin, Chairman, President, and |
| Chief Executive Officer |
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| Dated: April 13, 2009 |
In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature Title Date
By: | /s/ Anthony Shupin | | Chairman, President, and Chief, |
| Anthony Shupin | | Executive Officer |
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By: | /s/ Michael Pellegrino | | Senior Vice President and Chief |
| Michael Pellegrino | | Financial Officer, Director |
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By: | /s/ Vincent Moreno | | Director |
| Vincent Moreno | | |
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By: | | | Director |
| Robert Gowell | | |
Allied Security Innovations, Inc. and Subsidiary
Formerly Digital Descriptor Systems, Inc.
Table of Contents
December 31, 2008
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | 2 |
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Audited Consolidated Financial Statements: | |
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Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2008 and 2007 | 3 |
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Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 | 4 |
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Statement of Stockholders' Deficit for the Years Ended December 31, 2008 and December 31,2007 | 5 |
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Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 | 6-7 |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | 8-17 |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Board of Directors and Stockholders
Allied Security Innovations, Inc. and Subsidiary
Formerly Digital Descriptor Systems, Inc.
1709 Route 34 South
Farmingdale, New Jersey 07727
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Allied Security Innovations, Inc. and Subsidiary (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders’ deficit and cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2008. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Allied Security Innovations, Inc., as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2008 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 15 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company did not generate sufficient cash flows from revenues during the year ended December 31, 2008, to fund its operations. Also at December 31, 2008, the Company had negative net working capital of $17,716,423. These matters raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plan in regard to these matters is also described in Note 15. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ BAGELL, JOSEPHS, LEVINE & COMPANY, L.L.C.
Bagell, Josephs, Levine & Company, L.L.C.
Marlton, NJ 08053
April 13, 2009
ALLIED SECURITY INNOVATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
FORMERLY DIGITAL DESCRIPTOR SYSTEMS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 2008 AND 2007
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ASSETS | | | | | | |
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Current Assets: | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 213,513 | | | $ | 386,628 | |
Accounts receivable, net of allowance | | | 537,223 | | | | 406,655 | |
Inventory | | | 238,123 | | | | 665,435 | |
Other Current Assets | | | 9,346 | | | | 8,241 | |
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Total Current Assets | | | 998,205 | | | | 1,466,959 | |
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Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation | | | 267,594 | | | | 306,237 | |
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Other Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Deposits | | | 12,896 | | | | 14,626 | |
Goodwill | | | 2,054,998 | | | | 4,054,998 | |
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization | | | 137,969 | | | | 153,137 | |
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Total Other Assets | | | 2,205,863 | | | | 4,222,761 | |
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Total Assets | | $ | 3,471,662 | | | $ | 5,995,957 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | | | | | | | | |
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Current Liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 142,865 | | | $ | 133,113 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 339,079 | | | | 297,934 | |
Accrued payroll expenses | | | 114,923 | | | | 93,856 | |
Accrued interest | | | 711,684 | | | | 1,447,753 | |
Deferred income | | | 10,098 | | | | 60,577 | |
Convertible debentures current portion | | | 39,078 | | | | 5,122,832 | |
Note payable | | | - | | | | 3,500,000 | |
Derivative liabilities | | | 17,356,901 | | | | 22,898,360 | |
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Total Current Liabilities | | | 18,714,628 | | | | 33,554,425 | |
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Note payable | | | 4,000,000 | | | | - | |
Convertible debentures, net of current portion | | | 14,028,077 | | | | 655,281 | |
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Total Liabilities | | | 36,742,705 | | | | 34,209,706 | |
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Stockholders' deficit: | | | | | | | | |
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Preferred stock, $.001 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized, -0- issued and outstanding | | | - | | | | - | |
Common stock, par value $.001; authorized 9,999,000,000 shares; 2,970,592,794 and 681,599,825 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. | | | 2,970,593 | | | | 681,600 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 16,916,041 | | | | 18,864,882 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (53,157,677 | ) | | | (47,760,231 | ) |
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Total Stockholders' Deficit | | | (33,271,043 | ) | | | (28,213,749 | ) |
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit | | $ | 3,471,662 | | | $ | 5,995,957 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
ALLIED SECURITY INNOVATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
FORMERLY DIGITAL DESCRIPTOR SYSTEMS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008 AND 2007
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
| | | | | | |
INCOME | | | | | | |
Net sales | | $ | 4,838,934 | | | $ | 4,367,941 | |
Cost of revenue | | | 1,964,572 | | | | 1,185,313 | |
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Gross Profit | | | 2,874,362 | | | | 3,182,628 | |
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OPERATING EXPENSES | | | | | | | | |
General and administrative | | | 2,200,230 | | | | 2,312,089 | |
Sales and marketing | | | 719,927 | | | | 541,587 | |
Research | | | 94,946 | | | | 101,687 | |
Impairment of goodwill | | | 2,000,000 | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Operating Expenses | | | 5,015,103 | | | | 2,955,363 | |
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INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) | | | (2,140,741 | ) | | | 227,265 | |
| | | | | | | | |
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) | | | | | | | | |
Loss on extinguishment of debt | | | (7,237,883 | ) | | | - | |
Interest | | | (1,203,589 | ) | | | (1,121,707 | ) |
Interest on conversions | | | (170,673 | ) | | | - | |
Amortization of debt discount | | | (91,346 | ) | | | (135,840 | ) |
Change in fair market value of derivative liability | | | 5,541,459 | | | | (15,133,122 | ) |
Depreciation and amortization | | | (77,958 | ) | | | (102,140 | ) |
Other income and expenses | | | (16,715 | ) | | | - | |
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Total Other (Expense) | | | (3,256,705 | ) | | | (16,492,809 | ) |
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LOSS BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES | | | (5,397,446 | ) | | | (16,265,544 | ) |
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Provision for income taxes | | | - | | | | - | |
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NET LOSS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHARES | | $ | (5,397,446 | ) | | $ | (16,265,544 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
NET LOSS PER BASIC AND DILUTED SHARES | | $ | (0.00 | ) | | $ | (0.00 | ) |
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Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding, basic and diluted | | | 1,877,405,183 | | | | 147,082,908 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
ALLIED SECURITY INNOVATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
FORMERLY DIGITAL DESCRIPTOR SYSTEMS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008 AND 2007
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Total | |
| | Common Stock | | | Additional Paid | | | Accumulated | | | Stockholders' | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | in Capital | | | Deficit | | | Deficit | |
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Balance at December 31, 2006 | | | 19,137,612 | | | $ | 19,138 | | | $ | 18,696,266 | | | $ | (31,494,687 | ) | | $ | (12,779,283 | ) |
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Common stock issued in conversion of convertible debentures | | | 662,462,213 | | | | 662,462 | | | | (520,120 | ) | | | - | | | | 142,342 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Debt Discount in conjunction with issuance of convertible debentures | | | - | | | | - | | | | 243,246 | | | | - | | | | 243,246 | |
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Beneficial interest in conjunction with issuance of convertible debentures | | | - | | | | - | | | | 445,490 | | | | - | | | | 445,490 | |
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Net loss | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (16,265,544 | ) | | | (16,265,544 | ) |
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Balance at December 31, 2007 | | | 681,599,825 | | | | 681,600 | | | | 18,864,882 | | | | (47,760,231 | ) | | | (28,213,749 | ) |
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Common stock issued in conversion of convertible debentures | | | 2,288,992,969 | | | | 2,288,993 | | | | (2,119,514 | ) | | | - | | | | 169,479 | |
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Beneficial interest in conjunction with issuance of convertible debentures | | | - | | | | - | | | | 170,673 | | | | - | | | | 170,673 | |
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Net loss | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (5,397,446 | ) | | | (5,397,446 | ) |
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Balance at December 31, 2008 | | | 2,970,592,794 | | | $ | 2,970,593 | | | $ | 16,916,041 | | | $ | (53,157,677 | ) | | $ | (33,271,043 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
ALLIED SECURITY INNOVATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
FORMERLY DIGITAL DESCRIPTOR SYSTEMS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008 AND 2007
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
| | | | | | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | |
Net Loss | | $ | (5,397,446 | ) | | $ | (16,265,544 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash | | | | | | | | |
provided by (used in) operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 77,958 | | | | 102,140 | |
Gain on sale of equipment | | | - | | | | (2,200 | ) |
Amortization of debt discount | | | 91,346 | | | | 135,840 | |
Beneficial interest | | | 170,673 | | | | 445,490 | |
Loss on debt extinguishment | | | 7,237,883 | | | | - | |
Change in fair value of derivative liability | | | (5,541,459 | ) | | | 15,133,122 | |
Impairment of goodwill | | | 2,000,000 | | | | - | |
Bad debt expense | | | 59,444 | | | | 76,333 | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable | | | (190,012 | ) | | | 76,163 | |
Inventory | | | 427,312 | | | | (127,070 | ) |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | (1,105 | ) | | | (21,137 | ) |
Deposits | | | 1,730 | | | | - | |
Accounts payable | | | 9,752 | | | | 17,553 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 62,211 | | | | 3,046 | |
Accrued interest | | | 883,223 | | | | 575,045 | |
Deferred income | | | (50,479 | ) | | | (73,818 | ) |
Total Adjustments | | | 5,238,477 | | | | 16,340,507 | |
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Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities | | | (158,969 | ) | | | 74,963 | |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Purchase of equipment | | | (24,146 | ) | | | (75,254 | ) |
Proceeds of sale of equipment | | | - | | | | 2,200 | |
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Net Cash Used in Investing Activities | | | (24,146 | ) | | | (73,054 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from convertible debentures | | | 510,000 | | | | - | |
Payment on note payable | | | (500,000 | ) | | | (8,000 | ) |
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Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities | | | 10,000 | | | | (8,000 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
NET DECREASE IN CASH | | | (173,115 | ) | | | (6,091 | ) |
CASH AT BEGINNNING OF YEAR | | | 386,628 | | | | 392,719 | |
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CASH AT END OF YEAR | | $ | 213,513 | | | $ | 386,628 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
ALLIED SECURITY INNOVATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
FORMERLY DIGITAL DESCRIPTOR SYSTEMS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008 AND 2007 (CONTINUED)
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information: | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Cash Paid For: | | | | | | |
Interest Expense | | | - | | | | - | |
Income Taxes | | | - | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | |
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities: | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Common stock issued in conversion of convertible debentures | | $ | 2,288,993 | | | $ | 51,172 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Beneficial interest in conjunction with issuance of convertible debentures | | $ | 170,673 | | | $ | 445,490 | |
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Common stock issued in conversion of accrued interest | | $ | 4,682 | | | $ | 19,735 | |
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Supplemental Schedule of May 16, 2008 Debt Refinancing: | | | | | |
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Convertible debentures at December 31, 2008 | | $ | 14,165,899 | | | | | |
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Convertible debentures satisfied May 16, 2008 | | | (5,832,483 | ) | | | | |
Loss on extinguishment | | | (7,237,883 | ) | | | | |
Accrued interest capitalized to debt | | | (1,595,533 | ) | | | | |
Cash payment of convertible debentures at settlement | | $ | (500,000 | ) | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
Allied Security Innovations, Inc. and Subsidiary
Formerly Digital Descriptor Systems, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
Note 1 - Description of Business
On October 9, 2007 the company’s stock began trading on the OTCBB market. Previously, the Company’s common stock traded on Pink Sheets.
Allied Security Innovations, Inc., incorporated in Delaware in 1994, develops, assembles and markets computer installations consisting of hardware and software, which capture video and scanned images, link the digitized images to test and store the images and text on a computer database and transmit this information to remote locations. The principal product of the Company is the Compu-Capture ® Law Enforcement Program, which is marketed to law enforcement agencies and prison facilities. Substantially all of the Company's revenues are derived from governmental agencies in the United States.
CGM-Applied Security Technology, Inc. (CGM) is a manufacturer and distributor of indicative and barrier security seals, security tapes and related packaging security systems, protective security products for palletized cargo, physical security systems for tractors, trailers and containers as well as a number of highly specialized authentication products.
On December 19, 2006 a special meeting of the shareholders was held and at the meeting the shareholders passed a resolution to change the name of the company from Digital Descriptor Systems, Inc. (“ASII”) to Allied Security Innovations, Inc. The shareholders also passed a resolution to authorize a 1 for 500 reverse stock split. Both of these actions were completed on February 5, 2007. In addition the 2006 Incentive Stock Option Plan adopted by The Board of Directors on October 12, 2006 was approved by the shareholders. On October 9, 2007 the company stock began trading on the OTCBB market. Previously, the Company’s common stock traded on Pink Sheets.
On July 1, 2007 the offices of Allied Security Innovations, Inc. and the Somerset office of CGM Applied Security Technologies, Inc., the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, were combined into a new office located in Farmingdale, NJ in a 6,000 square foot combination warehouse /office space. The reason for this was cost savings and improved operational efficiencies.
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant accounting policies followed by the Company in the preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements are summarized below:
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition
The Company derives revenue from the sale of hardware, software, post customer support, and other related services. Post customer support includes telephone support, virus fixes, and rights to upgrades. Other related services include basic training. CGM derives its revenue from the sale of its tapes, labels and other security devices.
The Company recognizes revenue upon delivery of the product to the end-user, when the fee is determinable and collectability is probable. Revenue allocable to post customer support is recognized on a straight-line basis over the period which the service is to be provided.
Deferred Income
Revenue allocable to post customer support is recognized on a straight-line basis over the period which the service is to be provided. Revenue collected for future services is recorded as deferred income. Deferred revenue for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 was $10,098 and $60,577 respectively. Revenue allocable to other services is recognized as the services are provided. The CGM-AST subsidiary recognizes it revenue upon shipment of the product to the customer.
Software Development Costs
All costs incurred in the research and development of new software products and costs incurred prior to the establishment of a technologically feasible product are expensed as incurred. Research and development of software costs were $94,946 and $101,687, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For the purpose of the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include time deposits, certificates of deposits, restricted cash, and all highly liquid debt instruments with original maturities or three months or less.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable are uncollateralized customer obligations due under normal trade terms requiring payment within 30 days from the invoice date. No interest is charged on any past due accounts. Accounts receivable are stated at the amount billed to the customer. Accounts receivable, net of allowance was $537,223 and $406,655 at December 31, 2008 and 2007.
The carrying amount of accounts receivable is reduced by a valuation allowance that reflects management's best estimate of the amount that will not be collected. Management reviews all accounts receivable balances that exceed 90 days from invoice date and based on assessment of current creditworthiness, estimates the portion, if any that will not be collected. The allowance for doubtful accounts is $148,506 and $89,062 at December 31, 2008 and 2007.
Fixed Assets
Fixed assets are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed primarily using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the assets.
| 7 years |
Furniture and fixtures | 7 years |
| 3 years |
Leasehold improvements | 39 years |
Income Taxes
The Company provides for income taxes under the liability method. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Such differences result from differences in the timing of recognition by the Company of net operating loss carry forwards, certain expenses, and differences in the depreciable lives and depreciation methods for certain assets.
Accounting for Stock Options
The Company determines stock-based compensation expense under Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement No. 123R (SFAS 123R), "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation."
Net Loss Per Common Share
Basic loss per share is calculated by dividing the net loss by the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted loss per share is calculated by dividing the net loss by the weighted average common shares outstanding of the period plus the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents. Common stock equivalents were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share when the Company reported a loss because to do so would be antidilutive for the years presented.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to a concentration of credit risk principally consist of cash and accounts receivable. Concentration of credit risk, with respect to accounts receivable, is limited due to the Company's credit evaluation process. The Company does not require collateral from its customers. The Company sells its principal products to end users and distributors principally in the United States.
The Company maintains cash and cash equivalents in various financial institutions that, in the aggregate, exceed the limit insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The FDIC insures cash deposits up to $250,000 per bank. Any amounts over $250,000 represent an uninsured risk to the Company.
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary CGM. All inter-company accounts have been eliminated.
Inventory
Inventories consist principally of inks, adhesives, film and finished goods held in the Company’s warehouse. Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market, utilizing the first-in, first-out method. The cost of finished goods includes the cost of raw materials, packaging supplies, direct and indirect labor and other indirect manufacturing costs. On a quarterly basis, management reviews inventory for unsalable or obsolete inventory. Obsolete or unsalable inventory write-offs have been immaterial to the financial statements.
Advertising
The Company’s policy is to expense the costs of advertising as incurred. The Company had $109,485 and $32,324 for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 respectively.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amount reported in the consolidated balance sheet for cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximates fair value because of the immediate or short-term maturity of these financial instruments. The carrying amount reported for the convertible debentures and notes payable approximates fair value because, in general, the interest on the underlying instruments fluctuates with market rates.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement No. 142 “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”. This statement addresses financial accounting and reporting for acquired goodwill and other intangible assets and supersedes APB Opinion No. 17, “Intangible Assets.” It addresses how intangible assets that are acquired individually or with a group of other assets (but not those acquired in a business combination) should be accounted for in financial statements upon their acquisition. This Statement also addresses how goodwill and other intangible assets should be accounted for after they have been initially recognized in the financial statements. Goodwill was acquired upon the purchase of its wholly-owned subsidiary of CGM totaling $4,054,998 (see footnote 11).
In addition, the Company has acquired licenses, which are included as other intangible assets. The licenses are being amortized over a period of 15 years based on the expected benefits to be consumed or otherwise used up. Goodwill and other intangible assets are tested annually for impairment in the fourth quarter, and are tested for impairment more frequently if events and circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. An impairment loss is recognized to the extent that the carrying amount exceeds the asset’s fair value. The Company assesses the recoverability of its goodwill and other intangible assets by comparing the projected undiscounted net cash flows associated with the related asset, over their remaining lives, in comparison to their respective carrying amounts. Impairment, if any, is based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of those assets.
In December of 2008 the company decreased the value of goodwill from $4,054,998 to $2,054,998.
Derivative Instruments
The Company has an outstanding convertible debt instrument that contains free-standing and embedded derivative features. The Company accounts for these derivatives in accordance with SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” and EITF Issue No. 00-19, “Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company's Own Stock.” In accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 133 and EITF Issue No. 00-19, the embedded derivatives are required to be bifurcated from the debt instrument and recorded as a liability at fair value on the consolidated balance sheet. Changes in the fair value of the derivatives are recorded at each reporting period and recorded in change in fair market value of derivative liability, a separate component of the other income (expense). As of December 31, 2008, the fair value of derivatives was $17,356,901, a decrease of $5,541,459 from December 31, 2007. The Company had a net gain on all derivatives of $5,541,459 for the year ended December 31, 2008.
Earnings (Loss) Per Share of Common Stock
Historical net income (loss) per common share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) include additional dilution from common stock equivalents, such as stock issuable pursuant to the exercise of stock options and warrants. Common stock equivalents were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share at December 31, 2008 and 2007 when the Company reported a loss because to do so would be anti-dilutive for years presented. The Company has incurred losses since inception as a result of funding its research and development, including the development of its intellectual property portfolio, which is key to its core products.
The following is a reconciliation of the computation for basic and diluted EPS:
| | December 31, 2008 | | | December 31, 2007 | |
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Net Loss | | $ | (5,397,446 | ) | | $ | (16,265,544 | ) |
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Weighted-average common shares outstanding (Basic) | | | 1,877,405,183 | | | | 147,082,908 | |
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Weighted-average common stock Equivalents: | | | | | | | | |
Stock options | | | - | | | | - | |
Warrants | | | - | | | | - | |
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Weighted-average common shares outstanding (Diluted) | | | 1,887,405,183 | | | | 147,082,908 | |
Limitations
Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial statement. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts for the years ended December 31, 2007 have been reclassified to conform to the presentation of the December 31, 2008 amounts. The reclassifications had no effect on net loss or stockholders’ deficit for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007.
Note 3 - Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, “The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles” (SFAS No. 162). SFAS No. 162 identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting principles used in the preparation of financial statements. SFAS No. 162 is effective 60 days following the SEC’s approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to AU Section 411, “The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.” The implementation of this standard will not have a material impact on Consolidated Financial Statements.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, "Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities: an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133" ("SFAS No. 161"). SFAS No. 161 changes the disclosure requirements for derivative instruments and hedging activities. The Company is reviewing the provisions of SFAS No. 161, which is effective the first quarter of fiscal 2009, and currently does not anticipate that this new accounting standard will have a significant impact on the consolidated Financial Statements.
In February 2008, FASB Staff Position ("FSP") FAS No. 157-2, "Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157" ("FSP No. 157-2") was issued. FSP No. 157-2 defers the effective date of SFAS No. 157 to fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years, for all nonfinancial assets and liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually). Examples of items within the scope of FSP No. 157-2 are nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities initially measured at fair value in a business combination (but not measured at fair value in subsequent periods), and long-lived assets, such as property, plant and equipment and intangible assets measured at fair value for an impairment assessment under SFAS No. 144.
The partial adoption of SFAS No. 157 on January 1, 2008 with respect to financial assets and financial liabilities recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis did not have a material impact on the Company's financial statements. See Note 6 for the fair value measurement disclosures for these assets and liabilities. The Company is in the process of analyzing the potential impact of SFAS No. 157 relating to its planned January 1, 2009 adoption of the remainder of the standard.
On January 1, 2008 (the first day of fiscal 2008), the Company adopted SFAS No. 159, "The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115" ("SFAS No. 159"). SFAS No. 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value, which are not otherwise currently required to be measured at fair value. Under SFAS No. 159, the decision to measure items at fair value is made at specified election dates on an instrument-by-instrument basis and is irrevocable. Entities electing the fair value option are required to recognize changes in fair value in earnings and to expense upfront costs and fees associated with the item for which the fair value option is elected. The new standard did not impact the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements as the Company did not elect the fair value option for any instruments existing as of the adoption date. However, the Company will evaluate the fair value measurement election with respect to financial instruments the Company enters into in the future.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141R, “Business Combinations” and SFAS No. 160, “Non controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements - an amendment to ARB No. 51.” SFAS Nos. 141R and 160 require most identifiable assets, liabilities, non controlling interests, and goodwill acquired in a business combination to be recorded at “full fair value” and require non controlling interests (previously referred to as minority interests) to be reported as a component of equity, which changes the accounting for transactions with non controlling interest holders. Both statements are effective for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2008, and early adoption is prohibited. Accordingly, SFAS No. 141R will be applied by the Company to business combinations occurring on or after January 1, 2009. SFAS No. 160 will be applied prospectively to all non controlling interests, including any that arose before the effective date. The adoption of SFAS No. 160 is not expected to have any impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Note 4 – Intangible Assets
Intangible assets consist of the following at December 31, 2008 and 2007:
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
Licenses | | $ | 222,076 | | | $ | 222,076 | |
Accumulated amortization | | | 84,108 | | | | 68,939 | |
Total | | $ | 137,968 | | | $ | 153,137 | |
Licenses are being amortized over its estimated useful life of 15 years. Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 was $15,169 respectively.
The following is a listing of the estimated amortization expense for the next five years:
Year ended December 31,
2009 | | $ | 15,169 | |
2010 | | | 15,169 | |
2011 | | | 15,169 | |
2012 | | | 15,169 | |
2013 | | | 15,169 | |
Based on the results of its most recent annual impairment tests, the Company determined that no impairment of the licenses existed as of December 31, 2008 or 2007. However, future impairment tests could result in a charge to earnings
Note 5- Property and Equipment
Fixed assets consist of the following at December 31, 2008 and 2007:
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
| | | | | | |
Furniture and Fixtures | | $ | 75,613 | | | $ | 71,367 | |
Leasehold Improvements | | | 159,607 | | | | 159,607 | |
Computers | | | 219,301 | | | | 209,179 | |
Machinery and Equipment | | | 762,987 | | | | 753,209 | |
| | | 1,217,508 | | | | 1,193,362 | |
Less: Accumulated depreciation | | | (949,914 | ) | | | (887,125 | ) |
Net | | $ | 267,594 | | | $ | 306,237 | |
Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 was $62,789 and $86,972, respectively.
Note 6 - Convertible Debentures
Based on the guidance in SFAS133 and EITF00-19, the Company concluded that the conversion features of its convertible debentures were required to be accounted for as derivatives. The imbedded derivative feature was bi-furcated and the fair market value was determined using a convertible bond valuation model. The derivative instruments are recorded at fair market value with changes in value recognized during the period of change.
On May 16, 2008 convertible debentures in the net amount of $5,832,483 were satisfied.
On May 16, 2008, the Company issued sixteen convertible notes for an aggregate amount of $14,165,899. The debentures are collateralized by substantially all of the Company's assets. The debentures accrue interest at the rate of 6% per annum.
The holders have the right to convert the principal amount plus accrued interest into shares of the Company's common stock. The conversion price in effect on any Conversion Date shall be an amount equal to 26% of the mean average price of the common stock for the ten trading days prior to notice of conversion.
We recorded a derivative liability related to this convertible debenture. The initial fair market value of the conversion option in the amount of $10,000 was recorded as a debt discount and was expensed in 2008. The fair market value of the conversion feature is also shown as a derivative liability on the Company’s balance sheet and is being adjusted to fair market value each reporting period with the change being reported as “other income and expenses” in the statement of income.
The expected payment of principal over the life of the note assuming no principal is converted is as follows:
Year | | Principal Payment | |
2009 | | $ | -0- | |
2010 | | | -0- | |
2011 | | $ | 14,165,899 | |
Note 7 – Derivative Liability
In accordance with SFAS 133, "ACCOUNTING FOR DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES" and EITF 00-19, "ACCOUNTING FOR DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS INDEXED TO, AND POTENTIALLY SETTLED IN, A COMPANY'S OWN STOCK", the conversion feature associated with the Secured Convertible Debentures represents embedded derivatives. As such, the Company had recognized embedded derivatives as a liability in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet, and it was measured at its estimated fair value of $17,356,901 and $22,898,360 as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The estimated fair value of the embedded derivative has been calculated based on a Black-Scholes pricing model using the following assumptions:
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
Fair market value of stock | | $ | 0.0001 | | | $ | 0.0003 | |
Exercise price | | $ | 0.00007 | | | $ | 0.00005 | |
Dividend yield | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % |
Risk free interest rate | | | 1.07 | % | | | 4.20 | % |
Expected volatility | | | 478.0 | % | | | 150. | % |
Expected life | | 2.5 Years | | | 0.00 to 6.25 Years | |
Note 8 - Income Taxes
At December 31, 2008 and 2007, the Company had federal net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $11,900,000 and $14,000,000, respectively to offset future federal taxable income expiring in various years through 2028. The Company also has state net operating loss carry forwards in various states, which approximate the federal amount to offset future state taxable income expiring in various years, generally 7 to 10 years following the year the loss was incurred.
The timing and extent in which the Company can utilize future tax deductions in any year may be limited by provisions of the Internal Revenue Code regarding changes in ownership of corporations due to certain ownership changes of the Company.
The differences between income tax provisions in the financial statements and the tax expense (benefit) computed at the U.S. Federal Statutory rate are as follows:
| | Year Ended December 31, | |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
Tax provision at the U. S. Federal Statutory rate | | | 34 | % | | | 34 | % |
Valuation allowance | | | (34 | )% | | | (34 | )% |
Effective tax rates | | | — | % | | | — | % |
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of deferred tax assets at December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 follows:
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
Deferred tax asset | | | | | | |
Net approximate operating loss carry forward | | $ | 4,165,000 | | | $ | 4,900,000 | |
Bad debt reserves | | | — | | | | — | |
Deferred tax assets | | | 4,165,000 | | | | 4,900,000 | |
Valuation allowance | | | (4,165,000 | ) | | | (4,900,000 | ) |
Net deferred tax asset | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Note 9 - Commitments and Contingencies
Operating Lease
CGM-AST leases one facilities in Staten Island, New York under non-cancelable lease agreements that end in December 2008. Company still occupies the space on a month to month basis.
On June 1, 2007 the offices of Allied Security Innovations, Inc. and the Somerset office of CGM-AST Applied Security Technologies, Inc. were combined into a new office located in Farmingdale, NJ in a 6,000 square foot combination warehouse /office space. The reason for this was cost savings and improved operational efficiencies. The lease is a 5 year lease ending May 12, 2012 with a 5 year renewal option. The company is required to pay utilities, insurance and other costs relating to the lease facility. The following is a schedule by years of future minimum rental payments required under operating leases that have initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms in excess of one year as of December 31, 2008:
| | Per Year | |
2009 | | $ | 56,824 | |
2010 | | | 58,529 | |
2011 | | | 60,285 | |
2012 | | | 30,588 | |
Employment Agreements
Anthony R. Shupin, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Shupin was re-appointed as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer effective February, 2005. On February 25, 2005, ASII entered into a five-year employment agreement with Mr. Shupin, which entitled him to a base salary of $227,900 per year. The Board of Directors may adjust his base salary at their discretion but it may not be adjusted below $215,000 per year. Mr. Shupin is also entitled to participate in the Annual Management Bonus Plan. As a participant in the Annual Management Bonus Plan, Mr. Shupin will be eligible to receive bonuses, based on performance, in any amount from 10% to 200% of the Base Salary. In addition, Mr. Shupin shall participate in the Management Equity Incentive Plan. As a participant in the the Management Equity Incentive Plan, Mr. Shupin will be eligible to receive options, which vest over a period of time from the date of the option's issue, to purchase common shares of ASII. The Company may grant Mr. Shupin, following the first anniversary of the date hereof and at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors, options to purchase common shares of the Company (subject to the vesting and the satisfaction of the other terms and conditions of such options). Mr. Shupin will be entitled to 25 vacations days per year at such times as may be mutually agreed with the Board of Directors. ASII will provide Mr. Shupin a monthly car allowance of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) along with related car expenses.
Michael J. Pellegrino, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Pellegrino was appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective February 25, 2005. On February 25, 2005, ASII entered into a five-year employment agreement with Mr. Pellegrino, which entitled him to a base salary of $185,500 per year. The Board of Directors may adjust his base salary at their discretion but it may not be adjusted below $175,000 per year. Mr. Pellegrino is also entitled to participate in the Annual Management Bonus Plan. As a participant in the Annual Management Bonus Plan, Mr. Pellegrino will be eligible to receive bonuses, based on performance, in any amount from 10% to 200% of the Base Salary. In addition, Mr. Pellegrino shall participate in the Management Equity Incentive Plan. As a participant in the Management Equity Incentive Plan, Mr. Pellegrino will be eligible to receive options, which vest over a period of time from the date of the option's issue, to purchase common shares of ASII. ASII may also grant to the Employee, following the first anniversary of the date of the Agreement and at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors, options to purchase common shares of the Company (subject to the vesting and the satisfaction of the other terms and conditions of such options). Mr. Pellegrino will be entitled to 25 vacation days per year at such times as may be mutually agreed with the Board of Directors. ASII shall also furnish Mr. Pellegrino with monthly car allowance of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) and related car expenses.
Note 10 - Stock Option and Other Plans
Effective November 13, 2006, Allied Security Innovations, Inc. ("ASII") granted to each of Anthony Shupin, its President and Chief Executive Officer and Michael Pellegrino, its Chief Financial Officer, 10,000 shares of newly created Series A Preferred Stock ("A Preferred") as recognition for services.
The shares will vest in five equal monthly installments and will be issued at the discretion of Mr. Shupin and Mr. Pellegrino. These share have not been issued as of December 31, 2008. Each share of A Preferred is convertible into 480 shares of common stock of the Company starting three years from the date of issuance, provided that the closing bid price of the Company's common stock is then $2.00 per share. The shares of A Preferred may be voted with the Company's common stock on an as converted basis on any matters that the common stock is entitled to vote on as a class.
Unconverted shares of A Preferred will automatically cease to exist, and all rights associated therewith will be terminated upon the earlier of (i) that person's termination of employment with the Company for any reason, or (ii) five years from the date of issuance.
On November 13, 2006, the Company filed with the Secretary of State of Delaware a Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Series A Preferred Stock.
The Company maintains the 1994 Restated Stock Option Plan (the 1994 Plan) pursuant to which the Company reserved 5,000,000 shares of common stock. The options granted have a term of ten years and are issued at or above the fair market value of the underlying shares on the grant date. The Company also maintains the 1996 Director Option Plan (the Director Plan) pursuant to which the Company reserved 200,000 shares of common stock. Options granted under the Director Plan are issued at or above the fair market value of the underlying shares on the grant date. A portion of the first option vests at the six-month anniversary of the date of the grant and continues over a four-year period. Subsequent options vest on the first anniversary of the grant date. The options expire ten years from the date of the grant or 90 days after termination of employment, whichever comes first.
The following is a summary of option activity under all plans:
| | 1994 Plan | | 1996 Director Plan | | Nonqualified | | Total Number of Options | | Weighted Average Exercise Price | |
Outstanding at December 31, 2007 | | | 33,000 | | — | | | — | | 33,000 | | $ | .10 - $.365 | |
Outstanding at December 31, 2008 | | | 33,000 | | | | | | | 33,000 | | $ | .10-.365 | |
Note 11 - Contingency
There were two holders of convertible notes dated December 31, 2001 who could potentially seek damages from the Company. Should they seek these damages, the Company could incur an additional expense of $71,668. Management feels however, that the likelihood that the other holders will seek the damages is remote, and therefore, no provision for this expense has been made in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
On October 16, 2003, a judgment was entered against the Company by its landlord, BT Lincoln L.P. for breach of lease in the amount of $184,706.
Note 12 – Acquisitions and Note Payable
On March 1, 2005, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of CGM Security Solutions, Inc., a Florida corporation ("CGM"), for (i) $1,500,000 in cash and (ii) a 2.86% promissory note (the "Note") in the principal amount of $3,500,000, subject to adjustment (the "Acquisition"). The assets of CGM Security Solutions, Inc. were acquired pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement among the Company and CGM Security Solutions, Inc. dated as of February 25, 2005. In connection with the acquisition, the Company and CGM-AST each entered into an employment agreement with Erik Hoffer (the "Employment Agreement"). CGM Security Solutions, Inc is a manufacturer and distributor of barrier security seals, security tapes and related packaging security systems, protective security products for palletized cargo, physical security systems for tractors, trailers and containers.
The principal amount of the three year Note is subject to adjustment based upon the average of (i) the gross revenues of CGM-AST for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2008 and (ii) an independent valuation of CGM-AST Sub based upon the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company and CGM-AST Sub for the fiscal years ending December 31, 2007 and 2008. In addition, the Company has granted CGM-AST a secondary security interest in substantially all of its assets and intellectual property. If the Company is unable to fulfill its obligations pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement and the Note, there is a likelihood that CGM Security Solutions, Inc. can declare default and attempt to take back the asset.
In connection with the Acquisition, the Company entered into a letter agreement with certain of its investors (the "Investors") which extended the maturity date of debt instruments issued on November 30, 2004 until September 1, 2008, and amended the conversion price of the debt that is held by the Investors to the lower of (i) $0.0005 or (ii) 40% of the average of the three lowest intraday trading prices for the Company's common stock during the 20 trading days before, but not including, the conversion date. In addition, the exercise price of the warrants held by the Investors was amended to $.001 per share.
Whereas the Company did not have sufficient funds to satisfy this obligation and was not able to raise the required payment when due the Company came to an agreement to pay CGM Security Solutions, Inc. and its owner Mr. Erik Hoffer Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) and signed a new note with him raising the purchase price by One Million Dollars ($1,000,000). The new note for Four Million Dollars is a three year note due on May 15, 2011 carrying an annual interest rate of 7% of which the interest is due quarterly.
Note 13 – Loss on extinguishment of debt
The Statements of Operations reports a loss on extinguishment of debt in the amount of $7,237,883. This amount is represented by the following:
Convertible debentures as of May 15, 2008 | | $ | 5,832,481 | |
Accrued interest as of May 15, 2008 | | | 1,585,533 | |
| | | 7,418,014 | |
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Convertible debt balance after refinancing | | | 13,655,897 | |
Convertible debt balance after refinancing Hoffer* | | | 1,000,000 | |
| | | 14,655,897 | |
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Total Loss on Extinguishment of Debt | | $ | (7,237,883 | ) |
*In order to determine the accounting for the modification of the terms of the Amended Asset Purchase Agreement and Amended 7% Secured Convertible Promissory Note (increase in both the principal and interest), the Company had to consider if the creditor has granted any concessions to the debtor. In this case, the modifications to the Hoffer debt has resulted in an increase in interest rate, which went from 2.68% to 7% and an increase in principal from $3.5 mill to $4.5 mill, therefore, under the guidance set forth in EITF 02-04 Determining whether a debtor’s modification or exchange of debt instrument is within the Scope of FAS 15, there is no concessions granted to the debtor. By default this modification of debt does not result in a troubled debt transaction, and it falls out of the scope of FAS 15 –Accounting by Debtor’s and Creditors for troubled debt restructuring. This test ruled out the debt being troubled debt transaction, therefore we follow the guidance promulgated by EITF 96-19, Debtor’s Accounting for Modification or Exchange of Debt Instrument
EITF 96-19 Debtor’s Accounting for Modification or Exchange of Debt Instruments provides that by modifying the terms of the agreement, one can achieve the same economic effect as extinguishments; therefore, the debt modification transaction should be accounted and recorded as if it was extinguishments. The EITF also discusses “substantially” modified and how to account for fees paid or received by a debtor and costs incurred by a debtor with third party as past of an exchange or modification.
From the debtor's perspective, an exchange of debt instruments between or a modification of a debt instrument by a debtor and a creditor in a non-troubled debt situation is deemed to have been accomplished with debt instruments that are substantially different if any of the following three conditions are met:
1. The present value of the cash flows under the terms of the new debt instrument is at least 10 percent different from the present value of the remaining cash flows under the terms of the original instrument.
2. A modification or an exchange that affects the terms of an embedded conversion option, from which the change in the fair value of the embedded conversion option (calculated as the difference between the fair value of the embedded conversion option immediately before and after the modification or exchange) is at least 10 percent of the carrying amount of the original debt instrument immediately prior to the modification or exchange.
3. A modification or an exchange of debt instruments that adds a substantive conversion option or eliminates a conversion option that was substantive at the date of the modification or exchange.
Conclusion: We have considered the accounting guidance aforementioned, and have determined that the present value of the cash flows do exceeded 10%, therefore, the modification is substantial. Since this modification is substantial, the new debt instrument is recorded at fair value (the interest rate of 7% on this note is several basis points greater then LIBOR, therefore the face amount of the note is deemed to approximate its fair value) and the amount should be used to determine the debt extinguishments gain or loss to be recognized and the new effective rate of the new instrument. However, due to the economics of the transaction, we believe that the increase in the loan was more of an “inducement” or penalty; therefore we will record the loss to “Interest Expense”.
Note 14 -Fair Value Measurements
On January 1, 2008, the Company adopted SFAS No. 157 “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS 157”). SFAS 157 defines fair value, provides a consistent framework for measuring fair value under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and expands fair value financial statement disclosure requirements. SFAS 157’s valuation techniques are based on observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect readily obtainable data from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect our market assumptions. SFAS 157 classifies these inputs into the following hierarchy:
Level 1 Inputs– Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.
Level 2 Inputs– Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.
Level 3 Inputs– Instruments with primarily unobservable value drivers.
The following table represents the fair value hierarchy for those financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2008.
Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis as of December 31, 2008
Assets | | Level I | | | Level II | | | Level III | | | Total | |
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Assets | | $ | - | | | | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Total Assets | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Liabilities | | | - | | | $ | 31,424,056 | | | | - | | | $ | 31,424,056 | |
Total Liabilities | | $ | - | | | $ | 31,424,056 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 31,424,056 | |
Note 15 - Going Concern
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which contemplate continuation of the Company as a going concern. The Company has sustained operating losses and has accumulated large deficits for the year ended December 31, 2008. These factors raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
Management has formulated and is in the process of implementing its business plan intended to develop steady revenues and income, as well as reducing expenses in the areas of operations. This plan includes the following management objectives:
· Soliciting new customers in the U.S.
· Expanding sales in the international market
· Expanding sales through E-commerce
· Adding new distributors both in the U.S and internationally
· The introduction of new products into the market
· Seeking out possible merger candidates
Presently, the Company cannot ascertain the eventual success of management’s plan with any degree of certainty. Each objective is contingent upon a number of factors and the Company does not represent that any or all of these objectives will occur. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the eventual outcome of the risks and uncertainties described above.
Note 16 - Subsequent Event
During January 2009, the Company issued 5 convertible notes for an aggregate amount of $50,000. The debentures are collateralized by substantially all of the Company's assets. The debentures accrue interest at the rate of 6% per annum with terms of three years.
The holders have the right to convert the principal amount plus accrued interest into shares of the Company's common stock. The conversion price in effect on any Conversion Date shall be an amount equal to 25% of the mean average price of the common stock for the ten trading days prior to notice of conversion.
We will record a derivative liability related to this convertible debenture. The fair market value of the conversion feature will be shown as a derivative liability on the Company’s balance sheet and will be adjusted to fair market value each reporting period with the change being reported as “other income and expenses” in the statement of income.
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31.1 | | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Item 601(b)(31) of Regulation S-K, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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31.2 | | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Item 601(b)(31) of Regulation S-K, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32.1 | | Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes- Oxley Act of 2002 |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
| ALLIED SECURITY INNOVATIONS, INC. (Registrant) |
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Date: April 13, 2009 | By: | /s/ ANTHONY SHUPIN |
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| (President, Chief Executive Officer) (Chairman) |
Date: April 13, 2009 | By: | /s/ MICHAEL J. PELLEGRINO |
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| Senior Vice President & CFO (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |