SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form SB-2
Amendment No. 1
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Registration Statement
Under
The Securities Act of 1933
Digital Descriptor Systems, Inc.
(Name of small business issuer in its charter)
Delaware 7373 23-2770048
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Primary Standard Industrial (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Classification Code Number) Identification No.)
446 Lincoln Highway, Fairless Hills, PA 19030
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's Address and Telephone number, including area code:
Michael J. Pellegrino
President and Chief Operating Officer
446 Lincoln Highway
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
(267) 580-1075
(Name, address and telephone number of Agent for Service)
Copies of communications to:
Owen Naccarato, Esq.
Naccarato & Associates
19600 Fairchild, Suite 260
Irvine, California 92612
(949) 851-9261
Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: As soon as
practicable after the registration statement becomes effective.
If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a
delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of
1933, check the following box. [X]
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant
to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the
Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective
registration statement for the same offering. [ ]
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under
the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. [ ]
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under
the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. [ ]
If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434, check
the following box. [ ]
Calculation of registration fee
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Title of each class of Amount to be Proposed Proposed Exercise Proceeds to Amount of
securities to be registered maximum maximum price per the Company registration
registered offering aggregate share (1) fee
price per offering
share (1) price
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Common Shares, par value
$.001 underlying secured 80,000,000 (2) $.02 $1,600,000 $147.20
convertible debenture 1,820,634 (3) $.02 $ 36,413 $ 3.35
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Shares underlying 4,800,000 (4) $.02 $96,000 $ 8.83
warrants 111,000 (5) $.02 $ 2,220 $ .20
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Restricted Common Shares 10,253,207 (6) $.03 $ 228,064 $ 20.98
par value $.001
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Total Registration Fee 96,984,841 $180.57 (7)
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(1) Estimated solely for the purpose of determining the registration fee
(2) Common stock issuable upon conversion of an aggregate of $500,000 in
convertible debentures issued in connection with a December 31, 2001
financing to various investors, plus $300,000 in convertible debentures to
be issued within the fifth trading day following the effective date of this
registration statement.
(3) Common stock issuable upon conversion of a $40,000 convertible note issued
in May, 2001.
(4) Common stock issuable upon the conversion of warrants issued in connection
with the December 31, 2001 financing.
(5) Common stock issuable upon the conversion of warrants issued in connection
with the May, 2001 convertible note.
(6) Restricted Common stock issued with registration rights.
(7) Previously paid with original filing on 2/13/02 file # 333-82662
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The registrant hereby amends this registration statement on such date or dates
as may be necessary to delay its effectiveness date until the registrant shall
file a further amendment which specifically states that this registration
statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with section 8(a) of
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or until the registration statement
shall become effective on such date as the Securities and Exchange Commission,
acting pursuant to said section 8(a), may determine.
The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We may
not sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an offer
to sell these securities and is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities
in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.
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PROSPECTUS
February 13, 2002
Digital Descriptor Systems, Inc.
96,984,841 Shares of Common Stock
o The 96,984,841 shares of Common Stock offered by this Prospectus are being
offered for resale by the stockholders listed in the section of this
Prospectus called "Selling Security Holders".
o Our Common Stock is traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol
"DDSI.OB".
o April 25, 2002 the closing bid price of our Common Stock on the OTC Bulletin
Board was $0.01.
o Investors should not purchase these shares unless they can afford to lose
their entire investment.
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This investment involves a high degree of risk. See the "Risk Factors" beginning
on page 9 of this Prospectus.
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Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities
commission has approved or disapproved these securities, or determined if this
Prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a
criminal offense.
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Table of Contents
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Section Title Page No.
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Summary of Information in the Prospectus 5
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Risk Factors 6
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Dividend Policy 10
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Dilution 12
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Use of Proceeds 12
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Price Range of Common Stock 13
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 15
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Our Business 20
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Management 28
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Executive Compensation 29
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Certain Relationships and Related Transactions 32
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Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management 32
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Description of Securities 34
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Selling Stockholders 38
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Plan of Distribution 40
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Legal Proceedings 41
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Experts 42
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Legal Matters 42
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Other Available Information 42
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Financial Statements 43
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Indemnification 44
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Prospectus Summary
This summary contains all material terms of the prospectus. To understand this
offering fully, you should read the entire document carefully. Please pay
particular attention to the section entitled "Risk Factors" and the section
entitled "Financial Statements".
Unless otherwise indicated, this Prospectus assumes that any of our outstanding
options or warrants have not been exercised into shares of our Common Stock.
Digital Descriptor Systems, Inc.
Digital Descriptor Systems, Inc.("DDSI"), located at 446 Lincoln Highway,
Fairless Hills, PA,19030, phone number (267) 580-1075, was originally formed as
Compu-Color, Inc., in 1989 and was incorporated in Delaware in 1994.
DDSI develops, assembles and markets computer installations, consisting of
hardware and software, which capture video and scanned images, digitize the
image, link the digitized images to text and store the image and text on a
computer database which allows for transmitting the image and text by computer
or over telephone transmission lines to remote locations.
Technological innovations
Imaging technology enables computers to record, store and retrieve both textual
information and visual images. DDSI's software programs utilize technology to
link textual information with images so that customers can record and retrieve
related text and images. DDSI'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. (see "Our Business" page 20).
Products
The principal product of DDSI is the Compu-Capture(R) Law Enforcement Program,
which is marketed to law enforcement agencies and jail facilities. The program
captures a video or scanned image (mug shot) of a subject that is stored by
computer application along with the booking record, physical description and
other pertinent information about the subject. (see "Our Business" page 20).
DDSI also markets its Fingerprint Matching System (FMS) and its Identify On
Demand System to both commercial and criminal justice markets. (see "Our
Business" page 22).
The Offering
Securities Offered 96,984,841 Selling Security Holder Shares (see
"Selling Shareholders" page 38) of which
10,253,207 shares have previously been issued as
restricted stock
Common Stock Outstanding: Prior to the Offering 55,865,578 Shares as of May 1, 2002
After the Offering 142,597,212 Shares
Offering Price The selling shareholders can sell the shares at
any price.
Use of Proceeds This prospectus relates to shares of our common
stock that may be offered and sold from time to
time by the selling stockholders. We will not
receive any proceeds from the sale of shares by
the selling shareholders. However, we will receive
proceeds upon the exercise of any warrants that
may be exercised by the selling shareholders.
These funds will be used for ongoing operations.
Market for our Common Stock: Our Common Stock trades on the Over-the Counter
Bulletin Board, also called OTCBB, under the
trading symbol "DDSI.OB". The market for our
Common Stock is highly volatile. We can provide no
assurance that there will be a market in the
future for our Common Stock.
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Risk Factors
An investment in shares of DDSI's Common Stock involves a high degree of risk.
You should carefully consider the following information about these material
risks, together with the other information contained in this prospectus, before
you decide to buy DDSI's common stock. If any of the following risks actually
occur, DDSI's business would likely suffer. In these circumstances, the market
price of DDSI's common stock could decline, and you may lose all or part of your
investment.
Risks Relating to our Business:
DDSI has sustained continuing losses making it a risky investment.
DDSI has a history of losses from operations and does not anticipate realizing a
profit during the next fiscal year, therefore investment in DDSI is at a risk of
being lost. Our financial statements highlight that we have a working capital
deficiency of $791,543 at December 31,2001, plus recurring losses from
operations which raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a
going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that
might result from the outcome of this activity.
DDSI incurred a loss for the year ending December 31, 2001 of $2,982,510 and a
loss of $2,030,052 in the year ending December 31, 2000. DDSI does not
anticipate realizing a profit during the next fiscal year.
In addition, any one of the following factors may affect the future
profitability of our business:
o The inability to develop new products to sell to the current customer
base
o Failure to establish new outlets for sales of the current solutions and
products.
o Rejection of its modified criminal justice software solutions by the
commercial market.
DDSI may not be able to obtain sufficient capital to fund our operations and, as
a result, we may have to cut back or discontinue operations or limit our
business strategies.
Future financing may be difficult to obtain due to such factors as our history
of unfavorable operating results, and increased stockholder dilution. If
adequate funds are not available, we may be required to cut back on one or more
of our production locations, sales, marketing or distribution programs or plans
to reduce operating expenses, or attempt to obtain funds through strategic
alliances that may require us to relinquish rights to our technologies or
products, and further dilute our shareholders.
Our need for future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including:
o the future of our product sales, marketing and distribution efforts;
o cost increases in the progress of filing for and obtaining regulatory
approvals;
o any market rejection of our products;
o any increase in the levels of administrative and legal expenses
On the other hand, if debt financing is available, it may have several negative
effects on our future operations, including:
o a portion of our cash flow from operations will be dedicated to
payment of principal and interest and this would reduce the funds
available for operations and capital expenditures;
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o increased debt burdens will substantially increase our vulnerability
to adverse changes in general economic and competitive conditions;
and
o we may be subject to restrictive debt covenants and other conditions
in our debt instruments that may limit our capital expenditures,
limit our expansion or future acquisitions, and restrict our ability
to pursue our business strategies.
DDSI's ability to produce revenue is dependent on its ability to attract new
customers, and it's inability to do so would result in DDSI trimming or shifting
down operations.
Once a customer has purchased a system from DDSI, any future revenue from that
customer will consist primarily of maintenance fees and upgrades to the system
unless the customer expands the system or DDSI develops new products for the
system. Thus DDSI's ability to produce revenue is dependent on the following:
o its ability to attract new customers
o its ability to develop new products and upgrade of existing products
to reflect current technology
o its ability to price products competitively.
The majority of DDSI's revenues are generated from one time sales to different
clients of its software product. These sales accounted for 59% of the business
in 2001. If DDSI is unable to attract new customers, it would therefore suffer a
significant decrease in revenue resulting in a cut back or shut down of
operations.
The remaining revenue consists of contract sales in DDSI's maintenance and
services areas. Though these are recurring revenues, they are not enough to
sustain operations.
Purchases of DDSI's products can be delayed due to political and budgetary
processes within Law enforcement jurisdictions, which can hamper DDSI's ability
to operate.
Law enforcement jurisdictions are subject to political, fiscal and budgetary
constraints and purchases of DDSI's products may be delayed substantially due to
these political and budgetary processes. The nature of the public sector market
and the government procurement process often result in an irregular and
unpredictable revenue stream for DDSI. This irregular and unpredictable revenue
stream makes it difficult for the business to operate smoothly.
Satisfying public contract requirements can preclude sales, which may limit
DDSI's ability to succeed.
DDSI's Compu-Capture(R) product is being marketed primarily to law enforcement
agencies. As public agencies, these prospective purchasers are subject to public
contract requirements that vary from one jurisdiction to another. Some public
contract requirements may be onerous or even impossible for DDSI to satisfy,
such as large bonding requirements, and DDSI may be precluded from making sales
in these jurisdictions. In addition, public contracts frequently are awarded
only after a formal competitive bidding process. This process is usually a long
drawn out process.
The Compu-Scan 3000 may never achieve FBI certification, which could limit our
success.
Under federal regulation, law enforcement agencies in the United States may only
utilize fingerprint systems that have passed an extensive FBI certification
process. As a result any contactless and inkless fingerprint system developed by
DDSI must pass the FBI certification process before it can be distributed to law
enforcement agencies in the United States.
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Each time DDSI has submitted the Compu-Scan for certification, the FBI has
requested additional information. This has resulted in DDSI's decision to
investigate a redesign of the Compu-Scan 3000. There are no assurances by the
Company that the FBI will certify this latest technology and device should DDSI
submit a redesign.
During December 2001, the Company revised its anticipated certification date for
its Compu-Scan 3000 product indefinitely after its submission was not accepted
by the FBI. Additionally, there are no assurances that the FBI will ever certify
the technology. As such, and since the Company is unable to forecast any
revenues from the product, the Company wrote off the remaining investment in
Software Development of $298,714 in the fourth quarter of 2001.
DDSI may not be able to raise sufficient funding to complete the Compu-Scan 3000
project, resulting in terminating the project which would have a negative affect
on future operations of the company, thus putting the investors at risk
If DDSI is unable to raise sufficient funding to complete the Compu-Scan 3000
project, the Company will either continue with the original design of the
fingerprint slap. However, the Company has recently put a substantial amount of
funds into the project that could have been used to develop revenues in other
areas.
The pledge of substantially all of DDSI's assets could hinder the raising of
funds which would eventually result in the discontinuation of operations
Presently all of our assets have been pledged which could affect our operations
by precluding us from obtaining additional financing. The inability to gain
access to secured funding in the future could result in the abandonment of
projects, curtailment of operations and eventually the discontinuation of
operations.
If DDSI defaults in one of the conditions to the debenture agreement, at the
note holder's option, the full principal amount of the debenture(s) together
with interest and other amounts owed may become immediately due and payable in
cash. If this event were to occur, it would probably result in the shut down of
DDSI's operations.
DDSI would be in default if any one of the following occurs:
(i) failure in making a payment of the principal and interest;
(ii) files for bankruptcy or insolvency
(iii) defaults in any of its other debt obligations;
(iv) DDSI's Common Stock shall not be eligible for quotation and
trading on the OTC Bulletin Board;
(v) DDSI sells or disposes all or in excess of 33% of its assets in
one or more transactions;
(vi) if the effectiveness of the Underlying Shares Registration
Statement lapses;
(vii) the Company shall fail to deliver certificates to a Holder
within three days of conversion request.
We are presently in compliance with all conditions of the debenture agreement
and anticipate that we will stay in compliance with the conditions while this
prospectus is in use.
We have a "Going-Concern Qualification" in our independent auditors financial
statement report at December 31, 2001, which may make capital raising more
difficult and may require us to scale back or cease operations, putting an
investors funds at risk.
The report of our auditors includes a going concern qualification which
indicates an absence of obvious or reasonably assured sources of future funding
that will be required by us to maintain ongoing operations. To date we have
funded DDSI through equity investments and issues of debt. There is no guarantee
that DDSI will be able to attract additional equity and/or debt investors. If we
are unable to obtain additional funding, we may not be able to continue
operations. Additionally, we have a net worth deficit as of December 31, 2001.
This deficit indicates that we will be unable to meet our future obligations
unless additional funding sources are obtained.
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DDSI's operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 2001 ran approximately
$2,681,080 with cash outflows of approximately $174,615 a month. A temporary cut
back in operations would lower the expenses dramatically, however, cash outflow
would still remain approximately $52,000 to $60,000 a month. Absent a plan to
obtain the necessary funds to maintain DDSI during a temporary shutdown, DDSI
would have to terminate all operations.
DDSI plans to raise additional funding by looking for alternative financing
solutions for its long term needs and new development projects. If DDSI is
unable to obtain alternative financing solutions, it may depend on private
placement or convertible notes.
Risks Relating to our Stock:
The issuance of these shares will result in dilution.
There are a large number of shares underlying our convertible notes and warrants
that may be available for future sale and the sale of these shares may depress
the market price of our common stock and may cause substantial dilution to our
existing stockholders.
As of May 1, 2002, we had 55,865,578 shares of common stock issued and
outstanding, notes outstanding that are convertible into 22,000,000 shares of
common stock at current market prices, and outstanding warrants to purchase
400,000 shares of common stock plus included in the current financing, notes
convertible into 40,000,000 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase
2,400,000 shares of common stock. In addition, the number of shares of common
stock issuable upon conversion of the outstanding convertible notes and
debentures may increase if the market price of our stock declines. All of the
shares, including all of the shares issuable upon conversion of the notes and
debentures and upon exercise of our warrants, may be sold without restriction.
The sale of these shares may adversely affect the market price of our common
stock. The issuance of shares upon conversion of the convertible notes and
debentures and exercise of outstanding warrants will also cause immediate and
substantial dilution to our existing stockholders and may make it difficult to
obtain additional capital.
The following gives examples of the number of shares that would be issued if all
the debentures in this offering were converted at one time at prices
representing 70%, 50%, and 25% of the current market price (assuming a market
price of $0.02):
o 70% of current stock price:
DDSI's stock converted at 70% of current stock price would result in a
debenture conversion rate of $.014 cents. To convert the $800,000 of
convertible debentures would require 57,142,857 shares of DDSI's common
stock, or 103% of DDSI's current outstanding shares.
o 50% of current stock price:
DDSI's stock converted at 50% of current stock price would result in a
debenture conversion rate of $.01 cents. To convert the $800,000 of
convertible debentures would require 80,000,000 shares of DDSI's common
stock, or 143% of DDSI's current outstanding shares.
o 25% of current stock price
DDSI's stock converted at 25% of current stock price would result in a
debenture conversion rate of $.005 cents. To convert the $800,000 of
convertible debentures would require 160,000,000 shares of DDSI's common
stock, or 286% of DDSI's current outstanding shares.
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Since this offering is requesting 80,000,000 shares for the conversion of
the debentures, a drop in stock price of greater than 50% would require
DDSI to register more shares to provide for the conversion of these
convertible debentures.
DDSI's overhang affect of the selling shareholders resale of their securities on
the market could result in lower stock prices when converted
Overhang can translate into a potential decrease in DDSI's market price per
share. The common stock underlying unconverted debentures represents overhang.
These debentures are converted into common stock at a discount to the market
price providing the debenture holder the ability to sell his or her stock at or
below market and still make a profit. If the share volume cannot absorb the
discounted shares, DDSI's market price per share will likely decrease. As the
market price decreases, each subsequent conversion will require a larger
quantity of shares.
Currently DDSI has reserved 200% of the estimated maximum number of shares of
common stock which would be issuable upon conversion in full of the debentures
and warrants in the current financing, amounting to 84,800,000 shares of
authorized and unissued common stock. These reserve amounts are our good faith
estimate of the number of shares that we believe we need to reserve. We can
provide no assurance as to how many shares we will ultimately need to issue upon
the conversion of the debentures. If we are required to issue additional shares,
we will be required to file an additional registration statement for those
shares.
Short selling common stock by warrant and debenture holders may drive down the
market price of our stock.
Warrant and debenture holders may sell shares of DDSI's common stock on the
market before exercising the warrant or converting the debenture. The stock is
usually offered at or below market since the warrant and debenture holders
receive stock at a discount to market. Once the sale is completed the holders
exercise or convert a like dollar amount of shares. If the stock sale lowered
the market price, upon exercise or conversion, the holders would receive a
greater number of shares then they would have absent the short sale. This
pattern may result in the spiraling down of our stock's market price.
DDSI's absence of dividends or the ability to pay them places a limitation on
any investors return.
DDSI anticipates that for the foreseeable future, earnings will be retained for
the development of its business. Accordingly, DDSI does not anticipate paying
dividends on the Common Stock in the foreseeable future. The payment of future
dividends will be at the sole discretion of DDSI's Board of Directors and will
depend on the Company's general business condition.
DDSI's common stock is subject to the "Penny Stock" rules of the SEC and the
trading market in our securities is limited, which makes transactions in our
stock cumbersome and may reduce the value of an investment in our stock.
Our shares of Common Stock are "penny stocks" as defined in the Exchange Act,
which are traded in the over-the-counter market on the OTC Bulletin Board. As a
result, an investor may find it more difficult to dispose of or obtain accurate
quotations as to the price of the shares of the Common Stock being registered
hereby. In addition, the "penny stock" rules adopted by the Commission under the
Exchange Act subject the sale of the shares of the Common Stock to certain
regulations which impose sales practice requirements on broker-dealers. For
example, broker-dealers selling such securities must, prior to effecting the
transaction, provide their customers with a document that discloses the risks of
investing in such securities. Included in this document are the following:
o The bid and offer price quotes for the penny stock, and the number of
shares to which the quoted prices apply.
o The brokerage firm's compensation for the trade.
o The compensation received by the brokerages firm's salesperson for the
trade.
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In addition, the brokerage firm must send the investor:
o Monthly account statement that gives an estimate of the value of each
penny stock in your account.
o A written statement of your financial situation and investment goals.
Legal remedies which may be available to you are as follows:
o If penny stocks are sold to you in violation of your rights listed above,
or other federal or state securities laws, you may be able to cancel your
purchase and get your money back.
o If the stocks are sold in a fraudulent manner, you may be able to sue the
persons and firms that caused the fraud for damages.
o If you have signed an arbitration agreement, however, you may have to
pursue your claim through arbitration.
If the person purchasing the securities is someone other than an accredited
investor or an established customer of the broker-dealer, the broker-dealer must
also approve the potential customer's account by obtaining information
concerning the customer's financial situation, investment experience and
investment objectives. The broker-dealer must also make a determination whether
the transaction is suitable for the customer and whether the customer has
sufficient knowledge and experience in financial matters to be reasonably
expected to be capable of evaluating the risk of transactions in such
securities. Accordingly, the Commission's rules may limit the number of
potential purchasers of the shares of the Common Stock.
Resale restrictions on transferring "penny stocks" are sometimes imposed by some
states, which may make transactions in our stock cumbersome and may reduce the
value of an investment in our stock.
Various state securities laws impose restrictions on transferring "penny stocks"
and as a result, investors in the Common Stock may have their ability to sell
their shares of the Common Stock impaired. For example, the Utah Securities
Commission prohibits brokers from soliciting buyers for "penny stocks", which
makes selling them more difficult.
Information about forward-looking statements
This Prospectus contains certain forward-looking statements, which involve
substantial risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements can
generally be identified because the context of the statement includes words such
as "may," "will," "except," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "continue,"
"believe," or other similar words. Similarly, this prospectus also contains
forward-looking statements about our future. Forward-looking statements include
statements about our:
Plans, Objectives, Goals, Strategies, Expectations for the future, Future
performance and events, Underlying assumptions for all of the above and Other
statements which are not statements of historical facts.
These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which could
cause our actual results to materially differ from our forward-looking
statements. We make these forward-looking statements based on our analysis of
internal and external historical trends, but there can be no assurance that we
will achieve the results set forth in these forward-looking statements. Our
forward-looking statements are expressed in good faith and we believe that
there is a reasonable basis for us to make them.
In addition to other factors discussed in this prospectus, the following are
important factors that could cause our actual results to materially differ from
our forward-looking statements:
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- - Our ability to respond to changes in the marketplace
- - Competitive factors
- - The availability of financing on terms and conditions acceptable to us
- - The availability of personnel with the appropriate technical skills
We have no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements to
reflect future events.
Dilution
DDSI's net tangible deficit before taking this offering into consideration at
December 31, 2001 was ($1,557,138) or ($0.03) per share of Common Stock. The
"net tangible book value deficit" represents the amount of the total tangible
assets less the total liabilities of DDSI as of December 31, 2001. Our net
tangible book value (deficit) per share represents the net tangible book value
(deficit) of DDSI divided by the total number of shares of Common Stock
outstanding as of December 31, 2001. The holders of such shares of common stock
are referred below as the "Existing Stockholders."
Without taking into consideration any change in the net tangible book value
(deficit) of DDSI after December 31, 2001 and assuming subscriptions are
received and accepted for the maximum number of shares of Common Stock offered
(80,000,000 shares), our adjusted net tangible book value as determined after
the receipt of net proceeds from such maximum offering amount, totaling
$1,666,284 will be $0.00 per share of common stock. This represents an immediate
increase in our net tangible book value of $0.03 per share of Common Stock to
the Existing Stockholders, and an immediate dilution of $0.03 per share to the
investors purchasing shares of common stock in this offering (the "New
Stockholders"). The following table illustrates this per share dilution at
December 31, 2001:
Offering Price per share of Common Stock ............................... $0.02
Adjusted net tangible book value (deficit) per share of
Common Stock at December 31, 2001
Before this Offering....................................................($0.03)
Increase attributable to the Offering................................... $0.03
Adjusted net tangible book value (deficit)
per share of Common Stock
After this Offering..................................................... $0.00
Dilution in adjusted net tangible book
value per share of Common Stock
to New Stockholders..................................................... $0.03
In addition, further dilution could occur in the future due to any contracts we
may enter into with third party entities for consulting or other services.
Should any additional Common Stock shares be issued for consulting or other
services, you may, after the close of this Offering, continue to experience
additional dilution to your investment in DDSI. The dilution amount may also
increase if less than a maximum offering results, as any number of shares sold
will increase the pro forma book value per share.
Use of proceeds
DDSI will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of the shares of Common
Stock offered by the selling stockholders under this prospectus. If all
warrants, being registered, to purchase the shares of common stock offered for
resale in this offering were exercised, DDSI would receive aggregate gross
proceeds of approximately $98,220.
The proceeds, if any, that DDSI receives from the exercise of warrants will be
used for working capital in support of the growing business.
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The foregoing represents DDSI's current best estimate of our use of the proceeds
derived from the exercise of the warrants to purchase the shares of Common Stock
offered in this prospectus, if any, based upon our present plans, the state of
our business operations and current conditions in the industry in which we
operate. DDSI reserves the right to change the use of the proceeds if
unanticipated developments in our business, business opportunities, or changes
in economic, regulatory or competitive conditions, make shifts in the
allocations of proceeds necessary or desirable.
Price Range of Common Stock
DDSI's Common Stock has been quoted on the OTC:BB since July 7, 1997 under the
symbol "DDSI". As of November 4, 1999 DDSI's shares traded on the pink sheets;
however, the Company returned to trading on the OTC Bulletin Board effective
February 23, 2001. The following table set forth, the high and low bid prices
for the Common Stock for the quarters indicated. As of December 31, 2001 there
were approximately 2,500 shareholders of record. The source of the quotes is AOL
Ticker.
Common Stock
Bid Price
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Calendar Year 2000 Low High
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First Quarter $0.21 $0.48
Second Quarter $0.25 $0.39
Third Quarter $0.21 $0.35
Fourth Quarter $0.06 $0.22
Calendar Year 2001 Low High
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First Quarter $0.12 $0.40
Second Quarter $0.12 $0.20
Third Quarter $0.06 $0.19
Fourth Quarter $0.03 $0.28
Calendar Year 2002 Low High
First Quarter $0.007 $0.04
As of May 1, 2002, there were approximately 55,865,578 shares of Common Stock
issued and outstanding.
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Summary Financial Information
The summary historical financial data should be read in conjunction with the
financial statements (and notes thereto) of our Company and the "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations"
included elsewhere in this Prospectus.
Year ended December 31
2001 2000
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Net sales $ 1,726,707 $3,026,458
Cost of revenues 708,703 1,615,286
General and administrative 1,705,242 1,843,336
Sales and marketing 454,169 917,381
Research and development 383,217 536,350
Depreciation 138,452 162,330
Other (income) expense, net (24,599) (19,948)
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Net Loss $(2,982,510) $(2,030,052)
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Weighted average Common
Shares outstanding 24,436,773 18,557,547
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Basic loss per share $ (0.12) $ (0.11)
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Current Assets $ 1,629,792 $ 1,000,415
Total Assets $ 1,691,277 $ 1,783,044
Current Liabilities $ 2,421,335 $ 1,732,306
Total Liabilities $ 2,441,401 $ 1,760,932
Shareholders' equity (deficit) $ (750,124) $ 22,112
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Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation
Plan of Operations
The short-term objectives of DDSI are the following:
1. The short-term objective of the Company is to continue to
expand the sale and acceptance of its core solutions by
offering new and synergistic biometric (a measurable, physical
characteristic or personal behavioral trait used to recognize
the identity, or verify the claimed identity, of an
individual) (i.e. FMS) security products to its installed base
in the criminal justice market. The Company's objective is to
expand with these, and additional products, into much larger
commercial and federal markets.
DDSI's long-term objectives are as follows:
1. To seek additional products to sell into its basic business
market--Criminal Justice -- so that DDSI can generate sales
adequate enough to allow for profits. New products include FMS
(Fingerprint Matching System), and Identify on Demand.
2. Continue pursuing the FBI certification of the Compu-Scan 3000
fingerprint capturing device. This would include redesigning
the slap unit of the Compu-Scan to capture a palm print as
well as a fingerprint. In addition consideration will be given
to the creation of a contactless single digit reader that
would not require FBI certification. There is no guarantee
that the company will be able to raise sufficient funding to
complete this project or that it will ever be able to meet FBI
certification
DDSI believes that it will not reach profitability until the year 2003. Over the
next twelve months, management is of the opinion that sufficient working capital
will be obtained from operations and external financing to meet the Company's
liabilities and commitments as they become payable. The Company 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. A recent financing has been obtained and the underlying
shares are being registered in this registration statement (see "Selling
shareholders" and "Recent financing" on page 36).
DDSI is doing the following in its effort to reach profitability:
o Cut costs in areas that add the least value to DDSI.
o Derive funds through investigating business alliances with other
companies who may wish to license the Compu-Scan device or the FMS
SDK (software developers kit).
o Increase revenues through the introduction of Compu-Capture,
specifically towards kindergarden through twelth grades, for the
creation of ID cards.
o Increase revenues through the introduction of a scaled down version
of our Compu-Capture product.
Results of Operations
Year Ended December 31, 2001 versus Year Ended December 31, 2000
Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2001 of $1,726,707 decreased by 43%
from 2000. The Company generates its revenues through software licenses,
hardware, post customer support arrangements and other services. The decrease in
the Company's revenue for software and hardware during the period is attributed
to a decrease in the sales of the SI-3000 product, which the Company has ceased
to actively sell. Maintenance revenues decreased $62,512 or 11% from the year
ended December 31, 2000 primarily due to a decrease in the Company's customers
entering into such arrangements and the revenue sharing agreement with Itx on
maintenance of the SI-3000 product line. Other revenues consist of sales of
supplies that the Company makes available to its customers, such as wristbands,
ID cards and print packs. More customers ordered such items in the year ended
December 31, 2001 versus December 31, 2000, which accounted for the modest
increase. Cost of goods decreased $906,583 or 56% due to the decrease in
revenues and was reduced to 41% of total revenues from 53% in the same period a
year earlier. Both the lower cost of sales and the higher gross margin are
attributed to the decrease in sales of the SI-3000.
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Operating Costs and expenses decreased $754,439 or 23% during the year ended
December 31, 2001 versus the year ended December 31, 2000. The decrease is due
primarily to the strict cost containment measures the Company has put in place
and the reorganization of the sales department. Non-operating expenses increased
$413,604 due to the write-off of capitalized software development costs related
to the Compu-Scan device. Other expenses also increased $900,125 due to interest
expense in connection with the convertible debentures issued in 2001 and the
provision for doubtful note receivable of former officer recorded in 2001.
The net loss for the Company increased 47% for the year ending December 31, 2001
to $2,982,510 from $2,030,052 for the year ending December 31, 2000. This was
principally due to the decrease in revenues the period.
Net cash used in operating activities for the years ended December 31, 2001 and
2000 was $1,019,331 and $1,334,167, respectively. The change in cash from
operating activities in 2001 versus 2000 of $314,836 was principally due to the
increase in the net loss for the year ended December 31, 2001 versus 2000 of
$952,451 as well as due to amortization of debt discount of $676,486 for the
year ended December 31, 2001, offset by other changes in operating assets and
liabilities.
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities was $(9,888) and $57,348 for
the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively, reflecting a change of
$(67,236). This change is due to lesser purchases of furniture and equipment in
the year ended December 31, 2001, and less cash being released from restriction
in 2001.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $1,262,004 and $1,304,473 for the
years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively, reflecting a change of
$42,469. This decrease was principally due to only $229,000 in net proceeds
received from the issuance of the Company's common stock in 2001, versus
$1,164,066 received in 2000. The Company received net proceeds of $1,056,000
from the issuance of convertible debentures during the year ended December 31,
2001.
Year Ended December 31, 2000 versus Year Ended December 31, 1999
Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2000, $3,026,458, increased by 6% from
1999. The Company attributes this to the fact that the SI-3000 product line had
an increase in sales and the upgrade to Compu-Capture was completed. The Company
generates its revenues through software licenses, hardware, post customer
support arrangements and other services. The increase in the Company's software
fees during the period is attributed to the continued increase in the sales of
the SI-3000 product. Maintenance revenues increased $44,315 or 8% from the prior
period primarily due to an increase in the Company's customers entering into
such arrangements. Other revenues consist of sales of supplies that the Company
makes available to its customers, such as wristbands, ID cards and print packs.
Fewer customers ordered such items in the year ended December 31, 2000 versus
1999, which accounted for the decrease of $97,878 or 61%. The Company's gross
profit decreased 24% during the year ending December 31, 2000 versus the year
ending December 31, 1999, due to an increase in sales of the SI-3000 product
line which has lower margins. Overall the gross profit percentage per sale
decreased 19%.
Costs and expenses increased $376,455 or 12% during the year ended December 31,
2000 versus the year ended December 31, 1999. This increase is due to an
increase in general and administrative expenses in the amount of $249,490.
Additionally, research and development costs increased in the amount of $106,751
due principally to the continued upgrading of the Company's core software
packages to 32 bit code. Costs of revenues during this period increased as a
result of the corresponding increase in revenues as described above.
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The net loss for the Company increased 68% for the year ending December 31, 2000
to $2,030,052 from $1,205,517 for the year ending December 31, 1999. This was
principally due to a lower percentage increase of revenues than the percentage
increase of costs and expenses during the year.
Net cash used in operating activities for the years ended December 31, 2000 and
1999 was $1,334,167 and $866,542, respectively. The change in cash from
operating activities of $467,625 was principally due to the increase in the net
loss for 2000.
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities was $57,348 and ($699,570)
for the years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999 respectively, reflecting a change
of $756,918. This change was a result of decreased software development costs of
$413,604 in 2000, the purchase of furniture and equipment of $30,325 and
proceeds from the sale of restricted cash of $99,548.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $1,302,473 and $1,664,716 for the
years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively, reflecting a change of
$362,243. This decrease was principally due to less proceeds received from the
issuance of the Company's common stock in the 2000 year.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company's revenues have been insufficient to cover the cost of revenues and
operating expenses. Therefore, the Company 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 the Company's cash needs, or that a sufficient amount of
the Company'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 the Company.
December 31, 2001
At December 31, 2001, the Company had assets of $1,691,277 compared to
$1,783,044 on December 31, 2000, a decrease of $91,767 and shareholder
deficiency of $(750,124) on December 31, 2001 compared to shareholder equity of
$22,112 on December 31, 2000, a decrease of $772,236. This decrease in
shareholder equity for the year ended December 31, 2001 resulted from the net
loss for the year ended December 31, 2001 of $2,982,510, offset by the issuance
of common stock and the debt discounts related to the issuance of convertible
debentures.
As of December 31, 2001, the Company had a negative working capital of $791,543,
a change of $59,652 from a negative working capital of $731,891 at December 31,
2000, which was primarily a result of an increase in cash, prepaid expenses and
debt discount as well as a decrease in accounts receivable with an overall
increase netting $647,308 and a decrease in accounts payable and accrued
expenses with increases in convertible debentures with the net result of
$689,134.
The Company expects that its monthly operating expenses should not exceed
$80,000 per month which it believes it can maintain until such time as
profitability and cash flow are sufficient to cover these monthly expenses.
Until the above can be attained the Company will have to seek additional
funding.
Other Events
1. During February 2002 through April 2002, $28,000 of the convertible
debentures issued in March 2001 were converted into 5,256,140 shares of Common
Stock. Additionally, accrued interest relating to these notes was converted into
an additional 703,828 shares of common stock.
2. During October 2001 through January 2002, the remaining $165,000 of the
convertible debentures issued in December 2000, as well as $160,000 of the
convertible debentures issued in March 2001 were converted into 10,551,280
shares of Common Stock. Additionally, accrued interest relating to these notes
was converted into an additional 2,512,494 shares of Common Stock.
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3. During October 2001 through January 2002, the Company granted 3,070,831
shares of Common Stock to certain parties for consulting services performed and
to be performed. Such shares were valued at the fair market value on the date
granted.
Name Shares Project
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NIR 150,000 general business consulting
Anthony Hill 50,000 increase presence in commercial markets
Frank Guthart 25,000 increase recognition of DDSI through Federal Contracts
Stuart Johnson 30,000 installation and travel schedules
Randolph Hall 85,000 stock payment of sales commission
Scott McBride 200,000 increasie sales of CPC Lite to criminal justice and commercial market
Jim Gilligan 200,000 increasie sales of CPC Lite to criminal justice and commercial market
David Millery 25,000 advice regarding Compu-Capture Enterprise System
Ken Blessing 25,000 advice regarding Compu-Capture Enterprise System
Darlene Lazur 41,949 stock payment for company incurred expenses
Ralph Hallenbeck 105,882 SOLVPRO - FMS Contract with Authentic & Government Sales of FMS
George Rabine 100,000 recognition and contacts of DDSI in the Asian market
Don Brown 100,000 advise concerning program development for federal contacts
Steve Randall 400,000 corporate matters
Advocacy Group 300,000 government and political matters
About Face 750,000 public relations and investor relations activities
Owen Nacarrato 123,000 legal services
NIR 360,000 general business consulting
4. During October through December 2001, DDSI issued common stock via
Subscription Agreements to various individuals. The Subscription Agreements
provided for the purchase of up to 13,333,333 shares of common stock of DDSI at
$0.03 per share, in $10,000.00 (u.s.) blocks, equaling 333,333 shares per block,
for an aggregate total of $400,000. Through January 2002, the company has raised
$240,000 through these agreements and has issued 7,999,996 shares of common
stock.
5. On December 31, 2001, DDSI issued three convertible debentures for an
aggregate amount of $500,000, with simple interest accruing at the annual rate
of 12%. These debentures are due December 31, 2002. Interest payable on the
Debentures shall be paid quarterly commencing March 30, 2002. The holders shall
have the right to convert the principal amount and interest due under the
debentures into shares of DDSI's common stock. The conversion price in effect on
any Conversion Date shall be the lesser of (1) $.043 and (2) 50% of the average
of the lowest three inter-day sales prices of the Common Stock during the twenty
Trading Days immediately preceding the applicable Conversion Date. The shares
that will be issued upon conversion of these debentures are being registered for
resale purposes by this registration statement. DDSI also issued common stock
purchase warrants for the right to purchase 1,500,000 shares of Common Stock of
DDSI at an exercise price per share equal to the lesser of (i) $.02 and (ii) the
average of the lowest three inter-day sales prices during the twenty (20)
Trading Days immediately prior to exercise.
It is anticipated that the $500,000 of convertible debentures will be converted
into shares in accordance with the terms of these debentures.
6. Within five days subsequent to the effectiveness of this registration
statement, DDSI will issue three convertible debentures for an aggregate amount
of $300,000, with simple interest accruing at the annual rate of 12%. These
debentures will be due one year after the date of issuance. The Holder shall
have the right to convert the principal amount and interest due under the
debentures into shares of DDSI's common stock. The conversion price in effect on
any Conversion Date shall be the lesser of (1) $0.043, and (2) 50% of the
average of the lowest three inter-day sales prices of the Common Stock during
the twenty Trading Days immediately preceding the applicable Conversion Date.
DDSI will also issue additional common stock purchase warrants for the right to
purchase 900,000 shares of Common Stock of DDSI at an exercise price per share
equal to the lesser of (i) $.02 and (ii) the average of the lowest three
inter-day sales prices during the twenty (20) Trading Days immediately prior to
exercise. The shares that will be issued upon conversion of these debentures are
being registered for resale purposes by this registration statement.
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Certain terms and conditions must be met at the time of the closing of the
$300,000 in convertible debentures that are to be to be issued within five
trading days after the effective date of this registration statement. These
terms and conditions are summarized as follows:
o The representations and warranties given by the company are still
valid at the time of funding i.e.,
i) DDSI is in good standing under the laws of the state of
Delaware,
ii) the financing transaction is properly authorized by the
DDSI Board of Directors and that the debentures are issued
free of encumbrances,
iii) that there are adequate authorized shares available to
convert the debentures as provided by the financing
agreement,
iv) all disclosures provided by DDSI regarding DDSI, its
business and the current financing are true and DDSI did
not omit any statement that an investor may find
significant.
o DDSI has not broken any laws or incurred any other event which would
prevent this registration statement from becoming effective,
o The trading of DDSI's stock on the OTC Bulletin Board has not been
suspended,
o DDSI has not had in excess of 33% of its voting securities acquired.
It is anticipated that these convertible debentures will be converted into
shares in accordance with the terms of these debentures.
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Our Business
DDSI, a Delaware corporation incorporated in 1994, is 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.
DDSI develops, assembles, markets and installs computer systems which capture
video and scanned images, digitize the image, link the digitized images to text
and store the image and text on a computer database which allows for
transmitting the image and text by computer or over telephone transmission lines
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. DDSI's software programs utilize technology to link the textual
information with the images so that customers can record and retrieve related
text and images. DDSI originally developed the software to address the
information retrieval problems of tax assessors. DDSI subsequently adapted the
software for use by law enforcement agencies and management of jail facilities.
DDSI'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.
While the majority of the Company's sales are one time only due to the fact that
they are software based, the Company does offer maintenance and support for
their products. On a historical basis, the company has generated approximately
$550,000 on an annual basis, or $1,650,000 over the past three years from these
services. Service revenue account for an average of 23% of total revenue.
Product and Services
Compu-Capture(R)
DDSI's principal product is the Compu-Capture(R) law enforcement program. This
program combines digitized image and textual information. The system has been
developed primarily for the criminal justice market, including law enforcement,
jail and correctional facilities.
Information is entered into the Compu-Capture(R) system at the time a subject is
booked or enters the facility, including a video image of the subject, a "mug
shot". The Compu-Capture(R) system reduces the time needed to take and process
mug shots and improves the quality of the mug shot. The booking officer can
preview each mug shot image on the computer screen before processing and storing
the image to insure accuracy and clarity. Once an acceptable image is obtained,
the booking officer can store the image through the computer application, along
with the booking record, physical characteristics and other pertinent text
material.
The information entered into the Compu-Capture(R) system can include names,
aliases, physical characteristics, such as size, hair color, facial scars or
physical deformities, and fingerprint codes.
Once the data is entered into the Compu-Capture(R) system, the visual image and
textual material can be utilized in a variety of ways. The officer conducting a
search can assign priorities or values to physical characteristics for the
computer's search of the database of existing subjects. Features that are
difficult to disguise or alter, such as facial scars, can be assigned higher
values than other characteristics such as hair color or facial hair. Mug shots
can be retrieved on the computer screen or printed individually, with or without
text information, or as part of a computer generated line-up. The digitized mug
shot and information can be transmitted to remote locations by telephone line or
radio frequency or through computer networks and can be retrieved rapidly from
central and/or remote locations.
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The Compu-Capture(R) system produces images that meet or exceed the suggested
requirements of the Department of Justice National Crime Information Commission
2000 ("NCIC" 2000), the standard adopted by Federal Bureau of Investigation for
the quality of mug shots and their transmission. The NCIC does not certify or
otherwise approve any mug shot systems.
The Compu-Capture(R) system's technology can also be used in commercial
applications that are unrelated to law enforcement, such as for security or
access control, identification cards with photographs for employee
identification, voter registration cards, national welfare identification cards,
drivers' licenses, all with or without the use of fingerprints and/or
signatures.
The following versions of the Compu-Capture offered are as follows:
Compu-Capture(R) 32
Compu-Capture(R) 32 is DDSI's stand alone application. This version of the
Compu-Capture(R) product line contains its own database and can function on its
own without integration into law enforcement existing records or a jail
management system. The database allows for the capture of basic demographic
information such as physical characteristics. This information can then be
sorted for quick and easy retrieval of a particular record or various records
with similar characteristics. The CPC32 can be used on a Personal Computer or
networked together.
Compu-Capture(R) ActiveX32
Compu-Capture(R) ActiveX32 is a fully functioning executable product that
image-enables (the process by which a text-based system has images linked to its
data records by some unique identifier. This process eliminates the need to
re-key data and/or maintain multiple databases) any host based records or jail
management system without costly integration. The advantage to this product is
it eliminates multiple databases and duplicate data entry from one system to
another.
Compu-Sketch
The Compu-Sketch product is a composite sketching program, that allows an
individual with little to no artistic ability to draw a sketch of a persons face
as described by the witness. The program contains an interactive witness module
that asks the witness basic questions which are then used to create the
composite face. The application consists of over 40,000 features, that when
combined can create millions of different looking suspects. The user simply
selects a description of each face part from a menu and the system will then
assemble the parts to complete the composite. The user can manipulate each part
and/or add accessories, such as hats, jewelry and facial hair.
Compu-Scene
The Compu-Scene program uses a computer aided drafting program to compose
drawings with simple drag-n-drop technology, making accident and crime scene
drawings easy. The user simply draws a room or intersection to scale with the
CAD (Computer Assisted Design) program and then simply drops in the pre-drawn
templates to complete the scene.
Maintenance and Support
In addition to the installation of DDSI's systems, DDSI trains the personnel of
the system purchaser in the use and operation of the system. DDSI provides
maintenance and support for a limited period of time. DDSI also offers its
customers ongoing maintenance and support plus updates of the software, for an
annual fee.
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New Products
Identify On Demand System:
The Identify On Demand System is a secure biometric ID application to be used in
buildings, small airports, offices, factories, apartments, etc. in order to
identify and verify individuals. The "Identify on Demand" system provides for a
PVC (Polyvinylchlorid) card to contain three or four lines of descriptive data,
a full color photo, and options for fingerprints, signature, magnetic stripe or
barcode applications. "Identify On Demand" is expandable to include fingerprint
matching, use as an access control card, and can integrate data and images to
other software.
FMS ("Fingerprint Matching System")
In December of 2001, DDSI secured a royalty license from AuthenTec Inc., located
in Melbourne, Florida, for a software suite called PowerMatch(TM) ("FMS") that
enables the end user to capture, digitize, store, retrieve and/or match or sort
fingerprints, and can be utilized either as a stand alone unit or in conjunction
with the Compu-Scan Device. DDSI subsequently renamed the software FMS
("Fingerprint Matching System"). The agreement provides DDSI with a worldwide,
non-exclusive license to sell the Power Match Software (FMS). Previously the
company utilized a limited license arrangement with Harris Corporation allowing
for sales to only the criminal justice market. AuthenTec Inc. owned all the
rights to PowerMatch (FMS). The company added all commercial markets to its
licensing arrangements by contract with AuthenTec Inc. Subsequently, the Company
terminated its limited license with Harris Corporation. DDSI does not have a
relationship with AuthenTec Inc.'s Officers or Directors. To date two FMS sales
have occurred.
The FMS performs its matching, storage and capturing functions under the FBI
approved AINSI-NIST and NCIC 2000 regulations and the Compu-Capture(R) and
Compu-Scan 3000 can be integrated with this software. Since it is completely
scalable (from 500 to 500,000 files), DDSI can offer it for large national
databases such as voter registration, drivers license or national security
identification systems or to small jails.
Compu-Scan 3000
The Compu-Scan is a non-contact inkless direct reader fingerprint system. During
1998, The Company entered into in a development contract with ISC/US (Fort
Lauderdale, FL and Hamburg, Germany), an engineering firm having a specialized
background in fingerprint technology, to develop a computerized inkless,
non-contact fingerprint capture device called the Compu-Scan 3000. Under this
agreement, the Company granted ISC/US the funds (non reimbursable) to develop
the Compu-Scan 3000 based on certain specification requirements provided by
DDSI. The development process of the Compu-Scan 3000 will not be deemed complete
until FBI certification is achieved. In return, the Company received worldwide
rights to sell this product without a royalty fee. There are two parts to the
Compu-Scan unit; one is the single finger roll unit, which includes the "rolled"
fingerprints of the individual fingers and the other is a slap unit, which
captures the four fingers simultaneously from each hand and then the two thumbs.
The Compu-Scan electronically reads and creates a digital image of a
fingerprint. Contact inkless fingerprint capture devices typically record
fingerprint images by rolling (contacting) the fingers of a subject on the
surface of an optical assembly, creating an optical image of the fingerprint,
and then converts the optical image into a digital image by a photo-imaging
detector. The Compu-Scan operates in a similar manner, but without direct
contact by the finger to the device. The Compu-Scan captures the fingerprint by
placing the finger over an opening in the Compu-Scan which projects a light onto
the suspended finger upon which a camera captures the resulting reflected
fingerprint image.
Under federal regulation, law enforcement agencies in the United States may only
utilize fingerprint systems that have passed an extensive FBI certification
process. As a result any inkless fingerprint system developed by DDSI must pass
the FBI certification process before it can be distributed to law enforcement
agencies in the United States. DDSI however, can supply an inkless non-contact
fingerprint system prior to FBI certification for commercial business use, for
example, for ATM machines, biometric identification for universities, libraries,
access control and any such commercial application, which does not require a
rolled fingerprint match.
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On July 25, 2000, DDSI entered into an agreement with DBA Systems, a division of
Titan Systems Corp., for technical assistance in achieving compliance with the
FBI certification process. DDSI has no other relationship with Titan or its
officers and directors. The terms of the agreement are broken down in phases of
completion for the Compu-Scan certification project.
After discussions with Titan and other parties, it was recommended that DDSI
replace the system lens and possibly recast the structure of the single finger
roll unit to fit the new lens in order to meet FBI certification requirements.
Upgrading, testing and redesigning the Compu-Scan to meet FBI requirements could
take an additional 12 to 18 months, and will require additional funding of at
least $400,000. DDSI may not be able to raise sufficient funding to complete the
project which will result in either a delay or termination of the project.
The FBI has recently made available an acceptable palm print capture image. With
the possibility of enhancing the Compu-Scan slap unit (as discussed above), and
with the FBI rejecting DDSI's latest submission, DDSI put a temporary hold on
modifying its present Compu-Scan system. Given the ability to secure funding,
DDSI will continue its researching of what it would take to enhance its present
system to be able to scan both a fingerprint and/or a palm print plus meet FBI
Appendix F requirements, but for now this research is on hold.
It is estimated that this additional research will require approximately
$200,000 in funding to complete. If the research information results are
favorable, DDSI will redesign the unit for FBI certification and commercial
production. If the research is unsuccessful, DDSI will revaluate at that time
whether to go forward on this project.
During December 2001, DDSI revised its anticipated certification date for its
Compu-Scan product indefinitely after its submission was not accepted by the
FBI. Additionally, there are no assurances that the FBI will ever certify the
technology. As such, and since DDSI is unable to forecast any revenues from the
product, DDSI has written off the remaining investment in Software Development
of $298,714 in the fourth quarter of 2001.
Marketing
Law Enforcement Applications
DDSI markets and sells its law enforcement product line through an internal
sales force, an independent dealer network and vendors of compatible software
applications.
DDSI employs three (3) full-time employees in sales, marketing or sales
management. Leads are generated by DDSI's marketing department and followed up
by the salesmen, who sell directly to the end user. The employees also work with
sales employees of other vendors in making sales calls and proposals.
Additionally, DDSI markets its Law Enforcement products through vendors of
compatible software application.
Customers
DDSI maintains a continuing relationship with its customers based upon support
services and periodic upgrades of the Compu-Capture(R) line and Compu-Sketch
software. Although the major revenue-generating event is the initial
installation and any significant expansion of that installation, the annual
sales of maintenance support services, which DDSI performs subsequent to the
installation, generates approximately 17% of the installed software license fee.
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The Company 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, however we
continue to generate the majority (approximately 50%) of our revenue though our
relationships with records management and jail management vendors (i.e, HTE and
FSG). Since these vendors have written the necessary integration to use DDSI
imaging solutions, when a customer is looking to include an imaging system in
their program, the vendor will inform DDSI of the customers need. DDSI is
responsible for all marketing and sales efforts of our imaging solution. DDSI
believes that a substantial part of its growth will continue to come through
these business alliance references.
DDSI supplies to its business partners a SDK (software developers kit) which
allows them to link our software to their software.
Greater Penetration of Existing Customers
In addition to seeking new customers, DDSI has recently established a marketing
program to focus on the existing customer base, which is potentially over 1,000
agencies. DDSI believes with this addition that it can now capitalize and
generate increased revenues from its existing customers.
Due to the high market penetration by DDSI's business alliances, DDSI believes
that it will be able to eliminate the formal bid process in many jurisdictions
where such strategic alliances are located. In these cases, add-on or
complimentary products can be purchased directly through the incumbent vendor.
This will help to expedite the normally long sales cycle and to eliminate the
costly and time-consuming proposal process.
Seek Acquisitions and Alliances
Depending on the availability of funds, DDSI intends to continue developing
software interfaces to make its products compatible with new and expanded
versions of systems offered by strategic alliances and other vendors of criminal
justice software. DDSI believes that expanding the number of law enforcement
systems with which the Compu-Capture(R) systems are compatible will assist DDSI
in maintaining its competitiveness.
Sales by Geographic Area
During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, 89%, 93% and
95%, respectively, of DDSI's revenues have been from domestic customers. Foreign
sales for 2001, 2000 and 1999 were $70,856, $205,953 and $150,209, or an
aggregate for these years of approximately $362,266.
Competition
DDSI has multiple solutions being sold to the Criminal Justice market with its
competitive position varying by product.
DDSI's Compu-Capture(R) system (video imaging mug shot solution), currently has
two competitors, Printrak Inc., Anaheim, CA (purchased by Motorola) and
ImageWare Systems of San Diego, California.
The Compu-Scan 3000 if certified, will have two main competitors, CrossMatch and
Identix Incorporated. All these competitors market inkless computerized
fingerprint capture systems on a national basis, and each competitor has
received FBI certification. There are no guarantees that the Company will be
able to successfully compete against these existing products.
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The Compu-Sketch is a computerized, non-artistic, professional composite system.
Though there is significant competition in this field, DDSI believes that the
Compu-Sketch provides an easier system to use plus offers a larger database than
its competitors.
DDSI's Compu-Scene product is packaged with other DDSI systems. DDSI carries it
in order to provide to its customers a more complete package of products.
The FMS solution resembles other fingerprint capture, store, retrieval and
compare software, but is different in both the size of the database it can store
and search, and in the scalability of hardware requirements. DDSI plans to sell
the FMS as a stand-alone matching solution as well as to integrators where the
FMS would be packaged with its Compu-Scan system. Therefore its competition
would again be CrossMatch and Identix Incorporated.
Suppliers
DDSI's hardware is compatible with the IBM AS400 and other mainframe and mini
computer manufacturers. The peripheral equipment used in connection with DDSI's
system, such as video equipment, can be provided by a wide range of
manufacturers. As a result DDSI 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 DDSI products and solutions were required to meet these requirements.
The FBI has developed an extensive certifying process that an inkless
fingerprint system must pass before the FBI will accept cards produced by that
system. ISC/US, has agreed to grant DDSI the right to distribute an inkless
fingerprint system that has not been certified by the FBI. While there is no
assurance that the Compu-Scan inkless fingerprint system will successfully
complete the FBI certification process, the system produces fingerprint cards
similar in quality and type to other fingerprint systems that have been approved
by the FBI. DDSI believes that its Compu-Scan 3000 inkless fingerprint system
will meet the requirements of the FBI certification process, assuming it can
obtain the necessary funding to eventually complete development of the product.
ISC/US is a Delaware Corporation located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and is not
related to any government agency. ISC/US also has development offices in
Hamburg, Germany.
Research and Development
As mentioned above (see page 23), DDSI has put a temporary hold on modifying its
present Compu-Scan system and started research on what it would take to upgrade
the present system to be able to scan both fingerprints and a palm print with
the slap unit, plus meeting FBI image requirements. This research should be
completed by September/October 2002. Titan Corporation is assisting DDSI in this
research.
The Company spent $536,350 in 2000 and $383,217 in 2001 for a total of $919,567
on pure research and development in the last two years. This amount includes
$388,591 spent on outside sources for assistance with Research & Development
projects. None of these costs have been borne directly by our customers.
The money spent was mainly on the continuing development of the Compu-Scan
product and FMS (Fingerprint Matching System) software.
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Patents, Trademarks and Licenses
DDSI has one patent application, number 09/08/800, for a "Device and Method for
Scanning and Mapping a Surface", which was filed in October 1998. The
application is on hold until the product is completed. In addition there is a
possibility that this project may not be completed (see Compu-Scan risk factor).
The primary use of the device is a contactless fingerprinting system.
DDSI owns the proprietary rights to the software used in the Compu-Capture(R)
programs. In addition, DDSI owns the rights to the trademarks
"Compu-Capture(R)", "Compu-Color(R)" and "Compu-Sketch(R)" these trademarks have
been registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
The following names are nationally recognized by our marketplace and associated
with DDSI: Compu-Capture 2000, Compu-Scan, Compu-Scene, Compu-Color,
Compu-Sketch, SI3000, Compu-Capture 2000 FE and Compu-Capture ActiveX32.
Details of DDSI's trademarks are listed below:
Compu-Capture - registered June 1, 1993 as No. 1,774,106 (renewal due 6/1/2003)
Compu-Color - registered August 22, 1989 as No. 1,552,560 (renewed in 1999 with
next renewal due on 8/22/2009)
Compu-Sketch - registered April 28, 1998 as No. 2,153,713 (Combined Declaration
Under 8 & 15 due 4/28/2004)
Compu-QuickSketch - registered April 28, 1998 as No. 2,153,714 (Combined
Declaration Under 8 & 15 due 4/28/2004)
CPC2000 - registered January 14, 1997 as No. 2,029,964 (Combined Declaration
under 8 & 15 due 1/14/2003)
DDSI - registered September 9, 1997 as No. 2,094,821 (Combined Declaration under
8 & 15 due 9/9/2003)
Digital Descriptor Systems, Inc. - registered September 16, 1997 as No.
2,098,473 (Declaration Under Section 8 due 9/16/2003)
Important Events
On March 18, 2002 and March 11, 2002, DDSI announced an array of upgrades,
additional licenses and the addition of new customers which included the
successful installation of a multi-user solution in Illinois, five additional
workstations and an ID badging module to a Mississippi agency, and one of New
Jersey's largest counties Prosecutor's office.
On March 4, 2002, the Company announced the sale of an ID Badging System to one
of its existing customers. The ID Badging System will be used to accurately
identify all city employees including, but not limited to, Policeman, Fireman,
Security Guards, Crossing Guards, etc.
On February 22, 2002, DDSI announced the sale of a new county wide solution sold
in California. This sale will encompass 4 separate processing stations around
the county that will be integrated with the countywide CAD (Computer Assisted
Design) and RMS (Record Management System) systems.
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On January 29, 2002, the Company announced a reorganization of DDSI's management
team. Mr. Robert Gowell was appointed as CEO and Co-Chairman of the Board of
Directors. Mr. Michael J. Pellegrino will serve as President and Chief Operating
Officer of the Company in addition to his current position as CFO. Mr. Randolph
Hall was appointed as Vice President of Sales.
On January 23, 2002 DDSI announced the appointment of Anthony Shupin, Vincent
Moreno, Michael J. Pellegrino and the reappointment Robert Gowell to the
Company's Board of Directors. These appointments were made to fill the vacancies
resulting from the resignations of Charles Saphos, John Boyle, Robert Gowell and
Robert Martin. The Company also announced the resignation of Ms. Myrna
Marks-Cohn, Ph.D, from the Board of Directors for personal reasons.
On January 3, 2002, the Company announced a new and expanded agreement with
privately held Authentec, Inc. to sell its Finger Print Matching System (FMS) to
commercial markets. DDSI had previously only held the rights to sell FMS to the
criminal justice markets.
On December 5, 2001, DDSI announced the formation of a new advisory board. The
focus of the new board will be to assist and advise management of the company in
all areas of its business.
On November 26, 2001, the Company announced the completion of recently awarded
purchase orders to integrate solutions in Haverhill and Stoneham, Massachusetts.
The contracts totaled $52,000 and provide over $2,000 annually in maintenance
fees.
On November 15, 2001, DDSI announced the first non-criminal justice market sale
of its new Fingerprint Matching System (FMS), which was acquired by a county's
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the purposes of identifying
and tracking its homeless population.
On November 2, 2001, the Company announced the signing of a development contract
for the Compu-Capture Enterprise Suite (CCES), with Pennsylvania-based IT
developer, ImageVision.Net (IMV). This contract was cancelled on January 14,
2002 due to lack of funding.
On October 29, 2001, DDSI announced the availability of its new "Identify On
Demand" secure ID product, an ID System for the commercial market. This product
was developed by integrating FMS' core technology with the Compu-Capture(R) core
technology.
On October 11, 2001 the Company announced the first FMS sale for Bucks County,
PA and the Bucks County Correctional facility in Doylestown, PA. This marks the
first installation in the criminal justice market of DDSI's new Fingerprint
Matching Solution (FMS) and is scheduled for installation by the end of next
quarter.
On September 25, 2001, DDSI announced an agreement with Mr. Rudy Hallenbeck,
President of SOLVPRO Inc., a privately held high tech consulting firm, to
leverage DDSI products and technology into major contracts. The Company believes
SOLVPRO will bring to DDSI essential big project capability and partnering
knowledge which will complement DDSI's proprietary products and solutions.
On September 19, 2001, the Company announced the availability of its Fingerprint
Matching System, the only fully scalable fingerprint identification system in
the world designed to take full advantage of the Windows NT/2000 environment.
On September 18, 2001, DDSI announced that the Company received its first
purchase order for its livescan fingerprint capture device. This initial order
is scheduled to be delivered in early 2002.
Employees
DDSI employs a total of 8 full time employees and 1 part time employee.
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Management
As indicated earlier, the Board of Directors approved a major management
restructuring on January 25, 2002. Mr. Robert Gowell was appointed as CEO and
Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Michael J. Pellegrino will serve as
President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company in addition to his current
position as CFO. Mr. Randolph Hall was appointed as Vice President of Sales.
The Company's current officers and directors consist of the following persons:
Name Age Position with Company
- ---- --- ---------------------
Robert Gowell 34 Co-Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and
Director
Michael Pellegrino 51 President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief
Financial Officer
Garrett U. Cohn 63 Co-Chairman and Director
Anthony Shupin 47 Director
Vincent Moreno 59 Director
Randolph W. Hall 43 Vice President
Robert Gowell was appointed Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer on January
25, 2002. He is a retired Deputy U.S. Marshal who has worked out of the New York
and Pennsylvania offices from 1991-2001 (10 years). 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.
Michael Pellegrino joined the Company in 1995. On January 25, 2002 he was
appointed President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer,
Secretary and a Director of the Company. For eleven years prior (from 1984 to
1995), Mr. Pellegrino was Vice President and CFO of Software Shop Systems, Inc.
From 1979 to 1984 (5 years), he was a regional controller for Capital
Cities/ABS, and for seven years earlier (1972-1979) 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, after which he worked at
Touche Ross for 3 years.
Garrett U. Cohn has been a Director of the Company since July, 1994. Prior to
the change in management that took place effective January 25, 2002, Mr. Cohn
served as President and Chief Executive Officer (for 12 years). Garrett Cohn
graduated from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa in 1961. His degrees were
in Philosophy with a minor in Business. He went into in the merchandise
promotion business with International Merchandise Company from 1978 - 1984 (6
years) and designed many national programs for Playboy, Shell Oil Company,
Standard Oil Company, American Express, Polaroid Corporation, Fingerhut
Manufacturing and many other clients. He was awarded national recognition by
developing the largest selling single piece of promotional luggage during the
years 1983 to 1986 and was featured in Money Magazine. Following his successful
direct merchandising activities, he became President of Rockford Tool Company
(from 1984-1986), Hillside, Illinois which he rescued from bankruptcy and later
sold to an investment group. He then returned to his family's business and
developed the computer imaging ability into a national video imaging division of
ASI Computers called Compu-Color Inc. In 1995, a public Company named Digital
Descriptors Systems Inc. was formed.
Anthony Shupin's 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. As a
Business Development Executive in the Communications and Media practice at
Deloitte Consulting from 9/2000 to 9/2001, Mr. Shupin directed activities and
resources targeted at strategic global accounts. Prior to Deloitte, he served as
Vice President of John Richard Associates, Inc. a management consulting firm
specialized in telecommunications from 7/1999 to 9/2000. His background also
includes roles as Director of International Business Development at Space
Imaging for 10 years (from 1989 to 1999), L.P. where responsibilities included
supervising the International Groundstation Network and establishing global
strategic relationships concerning the acquisition and distribution of high
resolution satellite imagery. Mr. Shupin has also served as Vice President,
Sales and Marketing at Remark Industries, Inc. from 1986 to 1989 (3 years),
which marketed and manufactured products such as on-line lottery and electronic
gaming devices, medical monitoring and analysis devices. Prior to Remark
Industries, he held management and account management positions at Wang
Laboratories from 1981 to 1986 (5 years) and Xerox Corporation in Princeton, New
Jersey from 1978 to 1981 (3 years). 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. He has been an
invited speaker at various international symposiums and has published articles
regarding market analysis and access, education and technical assessment.
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Vincent Moreno provides DDSI with over 30 years of experience from a technical
and business environment, with the past 23 years at the executive management
level. He served as Vice President of Technology for ADP for 13 years (1976
through 1989). For six years (from 1989 to 1995), as President and CEO, he ran
Mainstem Corporation, a national provider of software services. He was Vice
President of Operations at DDSI from 1996 to 1998 (2 years). Most recently (1998
to Present, 4 years), he is President and General Manager of PayPlus Software,
Inc., a provider of payroll software to the Professional Employer Organization
marketplace. Mr. Moreno is adept in setting strategic direction and is
experienced in the reengineering of corporate operating units. As a member of
the board, he brings guidance, direction, and vision to the Companies' strategic
planning.
Randolph W. Hall joined the Company as the Director of Marketing in 1996 and in
1999 assumed the position of Vice President of Operations for 3 years (until
2002). Mr. Hall was appointed Vice President of Sales on January 25, 2002. Prior
to joining the Company (from 1990-1995), Mr. Hall successfully launched and
subsequently sold his ownership share of a Company that marketed a records
management system for local law enforcement agencies. Before that Mr. Hall
served as the Regional Installation and Training Manager from 1981 - 1989 (8
years),for a national solution provider of law enforcement systems. Mr. Hall has
a degree in Computer Science and is currently pursuing his Bachelors in Business
Administration from Ursinus College.
An overview of changes that occurred with the DDSI Board of Directors is as
follows:
Mr. Robert Gowell, Mr. John Boyle and Mr. Charles Saphos were elected as members
of DDSI's Board of Directors on July 26, 2001.
Mr. Saphos resigned from the Board on July 26, 2001 for personal reasons.
Both Mr. Gowell and Mr. Boyle resigned as Directors effective December 19, 2001
for personal reasons.
Mr. Martin was appointed as a DDSI Board Member on December 11, 2001 and
resigned from the Board effective January 3, 2002 due to disagreements with
Company operations, policies and practices.
Dr. Myrna Marks-Cohn resigned from the DDSI Board of Directors effective January
14, 2002 for personal reasons.
Mr. Robert Gowell was reappointed to the Board of Directors on January 15,2002.
Mr. Anthony Shupin, Mr. Vincent Moreno and Mr. Michael Pellegrino were appointed
to the Board of Directors on January 15, 2002.
Executive compensation
The following table summarizes the compensation earned and paid by the Company
to each Officer and to all Executive Officers as a group for services rendered
in all capacities during the year ended December 31, 2001:
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Summary Compensation Table
Long Term Compensation
Annual Compensation Awards Payouts
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (I)
Name Other Securities All
and Annual Restricted Underlying Other
Principal Compen- Stock Options/ LTIP Compen-
Position Year Salary Bonus sation($) Award($) Sar (#) Payouts($) sation ($)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Garrett Cohn*
President/CEO 1999 $160,000 0 0 0 0 0 0
2000 $160,000 0 0 0 0 0 0
2001 $160,000 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michael J. 1999 $109,000 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pellegrino 2000 $109,000 0 0 0 0 0 0
President & COO 2001 $110,000 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michael Ott** 1999 $110,000 0 0 0 0 0 0
V.P/ Director 2000 $110,000 0 0 0 0 0 0
2001 $110,000 0 0 0 0 0 0
Randy Hall 1999 $ 70,000 0 0 0 0 0 0
V/P 2000 $ 70,000 0 0 0 0 0 0
2001 $ 73,500 0 0 0 0 0 0
* Mr. Cohn resigned as President and Chief Executive Officer effective
January 25, 2002.
**Mr. Ott resigned from the Company effective March 30, 2001
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
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Garrett U. Cohn, CEO 0 N/A N/A N/A
Michael J. Pellegrino, CFO 0 N/A N/A N/A
Randy Hall, VP Operations 0 N/A N/A N/A
Aggregated Option/Sar Exercises
None exercised
Employment Agreements
Garrett U. Cohn resigned as President and Chief Executive Officer effective
January 25, 2002. In July, 1994 the Company entered into a 5 year employment
agreement (though past the five-year period, the present employment agreement is
to remain in affect until July 18, 2002), with Mr. Cohn which entitled him to a
base salary of $150,000 per year which may at the Board of Directors discretion
adjust his base salary (but not below $150,000 per year) or grant a bonus. In
the interim, Mr. Cohn was granted an increase in his annual base salary of
$10,000, making his new base salary $160,000. The Company shall also furnish Mr.
Cohn with an automobile and automobile expenses. In addition, Mr. Cohn has
received non accountable expense allowances of $11,000, $49,713 and $81,450 in
2000, 1999 and 1998 respectively.
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Michael J. Pellegrino, President, Chief Operating Office and Chief Financial
Officer. In March, 2002, the Company entered into a two year employment
agreement with Mr. Pellegrino (see Exhibit 6.9.3), which entitled him to a base
salary of $115,000 per year which may at the Board of Directors discretion
adjust his base salary (but not below $115,000 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 0% to 100% 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 the Company. The
Company shall grant to Mr. Pellegrino, within ninety days of the date of the
Agreement, options to purchase such number of common shares of the Company equal
to 1% of the number of common shares of the Company outstanding on the date of
the Agreement (subject to the vesting and the satisfaction of the other terms
and conditions of such options). The Company 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 such number of common
shares of the Company equal to 0.25% of the number of common shares of the
Company outstanding on the date of the Agreement (subject to the vesting and the
satisfaction of the other terms and conditions of such options). The Company
shall also furnish Mr. Pellegrino with an automobile and automobile expenses.
Mr. Pellegrino was appointed as President and Chief Operating Officer effective
January 25, 2002.
Michael Ott**, Vice President of Sales and Director. In July, 1998, the Company
entered into a two year employment agreement with Mr. Ott, which entitled him to
a base salary of $110,000 per year which may at the Board of Directors
discretion adjust his base salary (but not below $110,000 per year). Though past
the two-year period, this employment agreement is to remain in affect until a
new employment agreement is drafted. Mr. Ott is also entitled to participate in
the Annual Management Bonus Plan. As a participant in the Annual Management
Bonus Plan, Mr. Ott will be eligible to receive bonuses, based on performance,
in any amount from 0% to 100% of the Base Salary. In addition, Mr. Ott shall
participate in the Management Equity Incentive Plan. As a participant in the
Management Equity Incentive Plan, Mr. Ott 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 the Company. The Company shall grant to Mr. Ott,
within ninety days of the date of the Agreement, options to purchase such number
of common shares of the Company equal to 1% of the number of common shares of
the Company outstanding on the date of the Agreement (subject to the vesting and
the satisfaction of the other terms and conditions of such options). The Company
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 such number of common shares of the Company equal to 0.25% of the
number of common shares of the Company outstanding on the date of the Agreement
(subject to the vesting and the satisfaction of the other terms and conditions
of such options).
**Mr. Ott resigned from the Company effective March 30, 2001
Randolph Hall, Vice President Sales. In March, 2002, the Company entered into a
two year employment agreement with Mr. Hall (see Exhibit 6.9.4), which entitled
him to a base salary of $73,500 per year which may at the Board of Directors
discretion adjust his base salary (but not below $73,500 per year). Mr. Hall is
also entitled to participate in the Annual Management Bonus Plan. As a
participant in the Annual Management Bonus Plan, Mr. Hall will be eligible to
receive bonuses, based on performance, in any amount from 0% to 100% of the Base
Salary. In addition, Mr. Hall shall participate in the Management Equity
Incentive Plan. As a participant in the Management Equity Incentive Plan, Mr.
Hall 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 the Company. The
Company shall grant to Mr. Hall, within ninety days of the date of the
Agreement, options to purchase such number of common shares of the Company equal
to 1% of the number of common shares of the Company outstanding on the date of
the Agreement (subject to the vesting and the satisfaction of the other terms
and conditions of such options). The Company 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 such number of common
shares of the Company equal to 0.25% of the number of common shares of the
Company outstanding on the date of the Agreement (subject to the vesting and the
satisfaction of the other terms and conditions of such options). The Company
shall also furnish Mr. Hall with an automobile and automobile expenses.
Mr. Hall was appointed as Vice President of Sales effective January 25, 2002.
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Employee and Director Stock Option Plans
The Company adopted the 1994 Stock Option Plan, (restated in 1997) ( the "Plan")
in order to attract and retain qualified personnel. In October 1998, the Board
of Directors voted to amend the plan but has not formally established the
amended plan to date and will not do so this fiscal year. However, under the
proposed 1998 Plan, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors in its
discretion may grant stock options (either incentive or non-qualified stock
options) to officers and employees. The terms and conditions upon which the
options may be exercised will be set out in the Plan. The Plan is intended to
provide a method whereby employees of the Company and others who are making and
are expected to make substantial contributions to the successful management and
growth of the Company are offered an opportunity to acquire Common Stock as an
incentive to remain with the Company and advance its interests. Therefore, to
date, no options have been granted under the 1998 plan and none will be until
the plan is formalized some time during the next fiscal year. On August 31,
1999, the Company granted bonuses to various officers and employees in the form
of 902,500 options for shares of the Company's Common Stock, fully vested, with
an exercise price of $0.37 per share. On December 15, 2000, the Company granted
to various officers and employees 843,000 options for shares of the Company's
Common Stock, fully vested, with an exercise price of $0.10 per share, the then
fair market value of the underlying shares.
Compensation of Directors
The Directors who are employees of the Company receive no compensation for their
services as Directors, either on an annual basis or for each meeting. Directors
are reimbursed for travel expenses they may incur in attending meetings of the
Board of Directors. Directors who are not an employee of the Company, receive
$1,000 for each Board of Directors meeting attended.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
During May 196, the Company loaned Mr. Cohn $125,000. Interest is accrued on
this amount at one point over prime and was payable together with the principal
on August 13, 1999. Accrued interest on this loan was $40,525 at December 31,
2000. Subsequently, the Company's Board of Directors agreed to extend the
maturity date of this note indefinitely. On February 22, 2002 Mr. Cohn made a
payment of $23,615.39. In 2001, due to uncertainty as to whether the Company
will collect the note, a reserve for uncollectable notes was recorded in the
amount of $177,400.
The Company's Audit Committee will review any future transactions with
affiliates and make its recommendation to the Board of Directors to ensure such
transactions are at arms length.
The Company's Board will follow the advice of the Audit Committee on
transactions that could have the potential appearance of not being at arms
length transaction.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
The following table sets forth current information relating to the beneficial
ownership of the Common Stock of the Company by (i) each person owning
beneficially more than 5 percent of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, (ii)
each Director of the Company and (iii) all Executive Officers and directors of
the Company as a group: Percentage of beneficial ownership is based upon
55,865,578 shares of common stock outstanding at May 1, 2002.
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Beneficial Ownership
Name and Address of Common Stock
Of Beneficial Owner No. of Shares(3) Prior to This Offering
- ------------------- ----------------- ----------------------
Garrett U. Cohn
249 Willow Parkway
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 1,695,000(1) 3.0%
Michael Pellegrino
33 Maple Lane
Brielle, NJ 08730 335,000 0.6%
Michael Ott
26415 212th Avenue
Delhi, IA 52223 215,000(2) 0.04%
Randolph Hall
505 Northridge Rd.
Collegeville, PA 19426 398,000 0.07%
Robert P. Martin
521-5th Avenue W., #1104
Seattle, WA 98119 3,099,000(3) 5.5%
Robert Gowell
264 Susquehanna Trail
Allentown, PA 18104 96,300 0.02%
Myrna Cohn Ph.D.
249 Willow Parkway
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 15,000(4) 0.006%
Norman Cohn
200 Pine Tree Road
Radnor, PA 19087 840,000 1.5%
All Officers & Directors
As a Group 6,693,300(5) 12.0%
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(1) Garrett U. Cohn owns 60,000 shares of stock. In addition, Mr. Cohn has the
right to vote 840,000 shares of stock held of record by Norman Cohn pursuant to
a Voting Trust Agreement described below, and, as a result of such voting
rights, such shares are included in the shares shown as beneficially owned by
Garrett U. Cohn.
(2) Michael Ott Resigned as a Director on February 26 2001.
(3) Robert Martin holds 2,399,000 in direct holdings and 700,000 in indirect
holdings. Mr. Martin resigned from the Board of Directors on January 3, 2002.
(4) Myrna Cohn resigned as of January 14, 2002.
(5) Of the total Officers and Director's shares, 53,000 shares are options which
are 10 year options with a three-year vesting period, vesting 1/3 each year with
a strike price of thirty-three cents ($0.33). Also included is a ten-year option
for 15,000 shares that vest over four years at a strike price of three dollars
and eighty-one cents ($3.81). Additionally, there are 110,000 options which are
10 year options that vest over 4 years a strike price of $3.30. The remaining
1,480,000 options are 10 year options that are fully vested at varying strike
prices.
(5) Includes all options which are exercisable within the next sixty (60) days.
Under the terms of the Voting Trust Agreement dated May 1, 1995, between Norman
Cohn and Garrett U. Cohn, as Trustee, Norman Cohn has transferred to the trust
940,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company, representing all of the shares of
Common Stock owned by him. Under the terms of the Voting Trust Agreement,
Garrett U. Cohn, as the Trustee, has the right to vote the stock in the Voting
Trust, except as to certain actions, including, but not limited to, any
amendment to the certification of incorporation of the Company, merger or sale
of substantially all of the assets of the Company or any action which will cause
a dilution in the outstanding shares of Common Stock. The term of the Voting
Trust is 10 years and shall terminate in April, 2005.
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There are no arrangements known to the Company that at a later date may result
in a change in control of the Company.
Description of Securities
General
As of the date of this registration statement, the Company has authorized
150,000,000 shares of Common Stock at $.001 par value, of which 55,865,578
shares are issued and outstanding at May 1, 2002, plus 1,000,000 authorized
shares of $.01 par value per share Preferred Stock and no preferred shares are
issued and outstanding at May 1, 2002. The Company has authorized outstanding
Class A and Class B Warrants numbering one million four hundred eighty-three
thousand and seven hundred fifty (1,483,750) of each class. The Class A Warrants
have an exercise price of $1.00 per share and expire on August 15, 2002. The
Class B Warrants have an exercise price of $1.50 per share and expire on August
15, 2002. The Company has reserved an equal amount of shares against these
warrants.
The following is a description of the securities of DDSI taken from provisions
of our Company's Articles of Incorporation and By-laws, each as amended. The
following description is a summary and is qualified in its entirety by the above
referenced provisions of the Articles of Incorporation and By-laws as currently
in effect. The following description includes all material provisions of the
applicable sections of the underlying documents in the summary.
Each holder of Common Stock is entitled to receive ratable dividends, if any, as
may be declared by the Board of Directors out of funds legally available for the
payment of dividends. As of the date of this Offering Circular, the Company has
not paid any dividends on its Common Stock, and none are contemplated in the
foreseeable future. It is anticipated any earnings that may be generated from
operations of the Company will be used to finance the growth of the Company.
Holders of Common Stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of record.
There are no cumulative voting rights in the election of directors. Thus the
holders of more than 50% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock can elect all
of the directors of the Company if they choose to do so. No one shareholder
beneficially owns more than 50% of the Company's Common Stock.
The holders of Common Stock will have no preemptive, subscription, conversion or
redemption rights. Upon liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company,
the holders of the Common Stock are entitled to receive pro rata the assets of
the Company.
Redeemable Class A Warrants and Redeemable Class B Warrants
The outstanding shares of 55,865,578 as of May 1, 2002 excludes the authorized
and unissued Common Redeemable Class A and Class B Warrants numbering one
million four hundred eighty-three thousand and seven hundred fifty (1,483,750)
of each class. These warrants are publicly traded with the price generally
holding steady at $.02 per warrant.
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Redeemable Class A Warrants
Each Class A Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one share of Common Stock
for a period of four years commencing August 15, 1996, subject to earlier
redemption, and will be exercisable at a price of $1.00 a unit. During July 2000
the Class A Warrants' expiration date was extended to August 15, 2002. The Class
A Warrants are subject to redemption by the Company at any time on not less then
30 days written notice, at a price of $0.10 per Warrant, provided that the per
share closing bid price of the Common Stock exceeds 175% of the exercise price
for at least 20 consecutive trading days. For these purposes, the closing bid
price of the Common Stock shall be determined by the closing bid price as
reported by NASDAQ so long as the Common Stock is quoted on NASDAQ and if the
Common Stock is listed on a national securities exchange, shall be determined by
the last reported sale price on the primary exchange on which the Common Stock
is traded. Holders of Class A Warrants will automatically forfeit all rights
hereunder except the right to receive the $0.10 redemption per Warrant unless
the Warrants are exercised before they are redeemed.
Redeemable Class B Warrants
Each Class B Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one share of Common Stock
for a period of four years commencing August 15, 1996, subject to earlier
redemption, and will be exercisable at a price of $1.50 a unit. During July
2000, the Class B Warrants' expiration date was extended to August 15, 2002. The
Class B Warrants are subject to redemption by the Company at any time on not
less then 30 days written notice, at a price of $0.10 per Warrant, provided that
the per share closing bid price of the Common Stock exceeds 200% of the exercise
price for at least 20 consecutive trading days. For these purposes, the closing
bid price of the Common Stock shall be determined by the closing bid price as
reported by NASDAQ so long as the Common Stock is quoted on NASDAQ and if the
Common Stock is listed on a national securities exchange, shall be determined by
the last reported sale price on the primary exchange on which the Common Stock
is traded. Holders of Class A Warrants will automatically forfeit all rights
hereunder except the right to receive the $0.10 redemption per Warrant unless
the Warrants are exercised before they are redeemed.
The holders of Warrants ("Warrant holders") are not entitled to vote, receive
dividends, or exercise any of the rights of holders of shares of Common Stock
for any purpose. In addition, the Company has a right to increase the Warrant
Exercise Price upon not less than 20 days' prior notice to the Warrant holders
if the Company extends the exercise period of the Warrants beyond the four year
period.
Change in Control
There are not provisions in the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws that would
delay, defer or prevent a change in control of Digital Descriptor Systems, Inc.
Penny Stock Disclosure Requirements:
See discussion in risk factor section, page 11, with the heading "Penny Stock
issues may be difficult for an investor to dispose of."
Warrants and Options:
In December, 2001, DDSI issued warrants to purchase 1,500,000 common shares at
an exercise price the lesser of $.02 per share or the average of the lowest
three inter-day sales prices during the twenty (20) Trading Days immediately
prior to exercise. The Warrant provides that in no event shall the holder
beneficially own more than 4.999% of our outstanding common stock.
Five days after the effectiveness of this registration statement, DDSI will
issue additional common stock purchase warrants for the right to purchase
900,000 shares of Common Stock of DDSI at an exercise price per share equal to
the lesser of (i) $.02 and (ii) the average of the lowest three inter-day sales
prices during the twenty (20) Trading Days immediately prior to exercise. The
Warrant provides that in no event shall the holder beneficially own more than
4.999% of our outstanding common stock.
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Shares Eligible for Future Sale
On the date of this offering, DDSI has 55,865,578 shares of Common Stock
outstanding. Sales of a substantial number of shares of DDSI's Common Stock in
the public market following this offering could adversely affect the market
price of the Common Stock. DDSI is registering with this document 96,984,841
shares of Common Stock for resale (of which 10,253,207 have been previously
issued as restricted stock), all of which will be freely tradable without
restriction or further registration under the Securities Act. This includes:
o 80,000,000 shares representing the conversion of the aggregate of
$800,000 of 12% debentures at a price of $.02 per share (includes
40,000,000 reserve shares).
o 1,820,634 shares representing the conversion of a $25,000 at 10
percent interest debenture and 111,000 at a price of $.015 per share.
o 4,911,000 shares underlying warrants to be registered in connection
with the above convertible debentures.
o 10,253,207 shares of other selling shareholders
Selling Shareholders
The Shares being offered for resale by our Selling Stockholders are issuable in
accordance with ss. 4(2) and Rule 506 under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended (the "Securities Act"),
The offering includes shares required pursuant to a certain convertible
debenture date May 7, 2001 and the secured convertible debenture purchase
agreement dated December 31, 2001. Additionally, certain shares are being
offered for sale by our Selling Stockholders with piggyback registration rights.
Recent Financing
On December 31, 2001, DDSI entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the
"Agreement") that calls for the issuance of $800,000 of 12% Convertible
Debentures that can be converted into shares of common stock. Bridge funding of
$500,000 has been issued on December 31, 2001 with a maturity date of December
31, 2002, with the remaining $300,000 in convertible debentures to be issued the
fifth trading day after the effectiveness of this registration statement. The
debentures are convertible (plus related interest expense) into the Company's
common stock at the lesser of (1) $0.043, and (2) 50% of the average of the
lowest three inter-day sales prices of the Common Stock during the twenty
Trading Days immediately preceding the applicable Conversion Date. In
conjunction with the financing 1,500,000 warrants to purchase common stock have
been issued and 900,000 warrants to purchase shares of common stock are to be
issued the fifth trading day after the effectiveness of this registration
statement.
Certain terms and conditions must be met at the time of the closing of the
$300,000 convertible debenture that is to be to be issued within five trading
days after the effective date of this registration statement. These terms and
conditions are summarized as follows:
o The representations and warranties given by the company are still
valid at the time of funding i.e.,
v) DDSI is in good standing under the laws of the state of
Delaware,
vi) the financing transaction is property authorized by the
DDSI Board of Directors and that the debentures are issued
free of encumbrances,
vii) that there are adequate authorized shares available to
convert the debentures as provided by the financing
agreement,
viii) all disclosures provided by DDSI regarding DDSI, its
business and the current financing are true and DDSI did
not omit any statement that an investor may find
significant.
o DDSI has not broken any laws or incurred any other event which would
prevent this registration statement from becoming effective,
o The trading of DDSI's stock on the OTC Bulletin Board has not been
suspended,
o DDSI has not had in excess of 33% of its voting securities acquired .
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The warrants to be issued are each exercisable at an exercise price per share of
the lesser of (1) $0.02, and (2) 50% of the average of the lowest three trading
prices during the twenty trading days immediately preceding the conversion date.
Interest on the debentures is payable on a quarterly basis on March 31, June 30,
September 30 and December 31 of each year while such debentures are outstanding
and on each date of conversion, whichever occurs earlier. Interest may be paid,
at our option, in cash or common stock. Any debentures outstanding one year
after execution, automatically convert into shares of our common stock at the
then applicable conversion price unless, there is not an effective registration
statement covering the underlying securities, or there are not enough shares
authorized or reserved for issuance of the shares upon conversion. The
debentures are redeemable under certain circumstances.
Each holder of the 12% convertible debenture may not convert its securities into
shares of the Company's common stock if after the conversion, such holders,
together with any of its affiliates, would beneficially own over 4.999% of the
outstanding shares of the Company's common stock. This percent ownership
restriction may be waived by each holder on not less than 61 days' notice to the
Company. Since the number of shares of the Company's common stock issuable upon
conversion of the debentures will change based upon fluctuations of the market
price of the Company's common stock prior to a conversion, the actual number of
shares of the Company's common stock that will be issued under the debentures,
and consequently the number of shares of the Company's common stock that will be
beneficially owned by AJW Partners, New Millennium Capital Partners II and
Bristol Investment Fund, Ltd. cannot be determined at this time. Because of this
fluctuating characteristic, we agreed to register a number of shares of the
Company's common stock that exceeds the number of the Company's shares of common
stock currently beneficially owned by AJW Partners, New Millennium Capital
Partners II and Bristol Investment Fund, Ltd. The number of shares of the
Company's common stock listed in the table below as being beneficially owned by
AJW Partners, New Millennium Capital Partners II and Bristol Investment Fund,
Ltd. includes the shares of the Company's common stock that are issuable to AJW
Partners, New Millennium Capital Partners and Bristol Investment Fund, Ltd.
subject to the 4.999% limitation, upon conversion of their debentures and
exercise of their warrants. However, the 4.999% limitation would not prevent AJW
Partners, New Millennium Capital Partners and Bristol Investment Fund, Ltd. from
acquiring and selling in excess of 4.999% of the Company's common stock through
a series of conversions and sales under the debentures and acquisitions and
sales under the warrants.
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SELLING SHAREHOLDERS
The table below sets forth information concerning the resale of shares of Common
Stock by the Selling Stockholders. We will not receive any proceeds from the
resale of the Common Stock by the Selling Stockholders nor will we receive
proceeds from the exercise of the warrants. Furthermore, we are registering more
shares of Common Stock than the amount of Common Stock that is currently
beneficially owned by AJW Partners, New Millennium Capital Partners II and
Bristol Investment Fund, Ltd.
Assuming all the shares registered below are sold by the Selling Stockholders,
none of the Selling Stockholders will continue to own any shares of our Common
Stock.
The following table also sets forth the name of each person who is offering
shares of common stock by this prospectus, the number of shares of common stock
beneficially owned by each person, the number of shares of common stock that may
be sold in this offering and the number of shares of common stock each person
will own after the offering, assuming they sell all of the shares offered.
Shares Beneficially Shares Shares Beneficially
Owned Offered Owned After Offering
Selling Prior to the For If All Offered
Stockholder Offering Sale Shares Are Sold
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Number of Shares Percentage (4) Number of Shares Percentage
AJW Partners, LLC (1)(6) 7,128,435 4.999% 21,200,000(5) 0 0%
New Millennium Capital Partners, LLC (2)(6) 7,128,435 4.999% 21,200,000(5) 0 0%
Bristol Investment Fund, Ltd. (3)(6) 7,128,435 4.999% 42,400,000(5) 0 0%
Robert Martin (10) 1,300,000 0.912% 1,300,000 0 0%
Waikiki Beach Activities, Ltd. (10)(7) 700,000 0.490% 700,000 0 0%
Michael Gurin (10) 666,666 0.467% 666,666 0 0%
Vann Warren (10) 333,333 0.234% 333,333 0 0%
Barry Colman (10) 333,333 0.234% 333,333 0 0%
Steve Adams (10) 500,000 0.350% 500,000 0 0%
Majel Carroll (10) 333,333 0.234% 333,333 0 0%
Al Schibi (10) 333,333 0.234% 333,333 0 0%
Al Schili, Jr. (10) 333,333 0.234% 333,333 0 0%
Kenneth Ripley (10) 666,666 0.467% 666,666 0 0%
Patrick V. Bonsignore (10) 666,666 0.467% 666,666 0 0%
Ed Boot (10) 500,000 0.350% 500,000 0 0%
Anthony Vallaro (10) 500,000 0.350% 500,000 0 0%
Stanley Horn (10) 333,333 0.234% 333,333 0 0%
Baron Taylor (10) 500,000 0.350% 500,000 0 0%
Robert Gowell (8) 1,931,634 1.350% 1,931,634 0 0%
Rudy Hallenbeck (9) 1,252,069 0.878% 1,252,069 0 0%
Anthony Vallaro (9) 246,471 0.172% 246,471 0 0%
Stuart Beck (11) 394,671 0.276% 394,671 0 0%
The NIR Group (12) 360,000 0.252% 360,000 0 0%
The number and percentage of shares beneficially owned is determined in
accordance with Rule 13d-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the
information is not necessarily indicative of beneficial ownership for any other
purpose. Under such rule, beneficial ownership includes any shares as to which
the selling stockholder has sole or shared voting power or investment power and
also any shares which the selling stockholder has the right to acquire within 60
days. The actual number of shares of common stock issuable upon the conversion
of the debentures and exercise of the debenture warrants is subject to
adjustment depending on, among other factors, the future market price of the
common stock, and could be materially less or more than the number estimated in
the table.
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It was represented to DDSI that none of the selling shareholders have existing
short positions.
No Selling Stockholder has held any position or office, or has had any material
relationship with us or any of our affiliates within the past three years with
the exception of Robert Martin and Robert Gowell. Mr. Martin was a Director in
2002 for approximately one month before resigning and Mr. Gowell recently was
reappointed on the Board of Directors by the present DDSI Board to fill a
vacancy.
None of the selling shareholders are broker-dealers or affiliates of
broker-dealers.
(1) In accordance with Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, Mr. Corey S. Ribotsky may be deemed a control person of the
shares owned by such entity. AJW Partners, LLC is a private investment
fund that is owned by all its investors and managed by SMS Group, LLC
of which Corey S. Ribotsky is the fund manager.
(2) In accordance with Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, Mr. Glenn A. Arbeitman and Mr. Corey S. Ribotsky may be deemed
control persons of the shares owned by such entity. New Millennium
Capital Partners II, LLC is a private investment fund that is owned by
all its investors and managed by First Street Manager II, LLC, of which
Mr. Glenn A. Arbeitman and Mr. Corey S. Ribotsky are the fund managers.
(3) In accordance with Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, Mr. Paul Kessler and Ms. Diana Kessler may be deemed the control
person of the shares owned by such entity. Bristol Investment Fund, Ltd
is a private investment fund that is owned by all its investors and
managed by Bristol DLP. LLC. Bristol DLP. LLC, of which Mr. Paul
Kessler and Ms. Diana Kessler are the fund managers, has investment
control over the shares listed by Bristol Investment Fund, Ltd.
(4) Percentages are based on 142,597,212 shares of our common stock
outstanding (includes the shares in this Offering) as of May 1, 2002.
(5) Pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement between us and the
debenture holders, we are required to register such number of shares of
common stock equal to the sum of (i) 200% of the number of shares of
common stock issuable upon conversion in full of their debentures,
assuming for such purposes that all interest is paid in shares of our
common stock, that the Debentures are outstanding for one year and that
such conversion occurred at a price as specified in the debentures
respective agreements and (ii) the number of shares of Common Stock
issuable upon exercise in full of the warrants. As a result of the
contractual agreement not to exceed 4.999% beneficial ownership, the
selling shareholder does not believe it is a control person as defined
in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or is required to file a
Schedule 13D. If 142,597,212 shares are outstanding, these referenced
selling shareholders cannot own more than 7,128,435 shares each.
(6) Independent third party who invested in our December 31, 2001 bridge
financing. In connection with our bridge financing of $500,000, we
issued convertible debentures and warrants to purchase 1,500,000 shares
of our common stock. An additional $300,000 of convertible notes and
900,000 warrants will be issued five days after the effective date of
the registration statement. The selling shareholders are "underwriters"
within the meaning of Section 2(11) of the Securities Act of 1933.
Convertible Notes and Warrants Convertible Notes and Warrants
Issued on December 31, 2001 to be issued 5 days after effective date
AJW Partners, LLC $125,000 375,000 $75,000 225,000
NewMillennium $125,000 375,000 $75,000 225,000
Capital Partners, LLC
Bristol Investment Fund, Ltd. $250,000 750,000 $150,000 450,000
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Total $500,000 1,500,000 $300,000 900,000
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(7) The principal of this company is Robert P. Martin.
(8) Underlying shares of $25,000 convertible note issued May 7, 2001 to
Robert Gowell. Mr. Gowell is a Director of the Company.
(9) Represents an adjustment to the number of shares of common stock
required to be held in reserve to provide for the conversion of Mr.
Hallenbeck's and Mr. Vollaro's notes registered on August 29, 2001 file
number 333-59888.
(10) Represents private placement shares issued pursuant to Regulation D,
Sec 506, the Securities Act of 1933 (as "amended").
(11) Represents restricted shares for services performed.
(12) Represents restricted shares issued for services performed with
registration rights. The controlling person is Mr. Corey S. Ribotsky.
The following information provides the dates the shares were acquired and what
services or assets were exchanged for the value of each.
Plan of Distribution
The selling stockholders may, from time to time, sell any or all of their shares
of common stock on any stock exchange, market, or trading facility on which the
shares are traded or in private transactions. These sales may be at fixed or
negotiated prices. There is no assurance that the selling stockholders will sell
any or all of the common stock in this offering. The selling stockholders may
use any one or more of the following methods when selling shares:
o Ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the
broker-dealer solicits purchasers.
o Block trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the
shares as agent but may position and resell a portion of the block as
principal to facilitate the transaction.
o Purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the
broker-dealer for its own account.
o An exchange distribution following the rules of the applicable
exchange
o Privately negotiated transactions
o Short sales or sales of shares not previously owned by the seller
o Broker-dealers may agree with the selling stockholders to sell a
specified number of such shares at a stipulated price per share
o A combination of any such methods of sale any other lawful method
The selling stockholders may also engage in:
o Short selling against the box, which is making a short sale when the
seller already owns the shares.
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o Other transactions in our securities or in derivatives of our
securities and the subsequent sale or delivery of shares by the
stockholder.
o Pledging shares to their brokers under the margin provisions of
customer agreements. If a selling stockholder defaults on a margin
loan, the broker may, from time to time, offer to sell the pledged
shares.
Broker-dealers engaged by the selling stockholders may arrange for other
brokers-dealers to participate in sales. Broker-dealers may receive commissions
or discounts from selling stockholders in amounts to be negotiated. If any
broker-dealer acts as agent for the purchaser of shares, the broker-dealer may
receive commission from the purchaser in amounts to be negotiated. The selling
stockholders do not expect these commissions and discounts to exceed what is
customary in the types of transactions involved.
The selling stockholders and any broker-dealers or agents that are involved in
selling the shares may be considered to be "underwriters" within the meaning of
the Securities Act for such sales. An underwriter is a person who has purchased
shares from an issuer with a view towards distributing the shares to the public.
In such event, any commissions received by such broker-dealers or agents and any
profit on the resale of the shares purchased by them may be considered to be
underwriting commissions or discounts under the Securities Act.
Because the following selling shareholders are "underwriters" within the meaning
of Section 2(11) of the Securities Act, they will be subject to the prospectus
delivery requirements:
o AJW Partners, LLC
o New Millennium Capital Partners, LLC
o Bristol Investment Fund, Ltd.
We are required to pay all fees and expenses incident to the registration of the
shares in this offering. However, we will not pay any commissions or any other
fees in connection with the resale of the common stock in this offering. We have
agreed to indemnify the selling shareholders and their officers, directors,
employees and agents, and each person who controls any selling shareholder, in
certain circumstances against certain liabilities, including liabilities arising
under the Securities Act. Each selling shareholder has agreed to indemnify the
Company and its directors and officers in certain circumstances against certain
liabilities, including liabilities arising under the Securities Act.
If we are notified by the selling stockholder that they have a material
arrangement with a broker-dealer for the resale of the common stock, then we
would be required to amend the registration statement of which this prospectus
is a part, and file a prospectus supplement to describe the agreements between
the selling stockholder and the broker-dealer.
Legal Proceedings
Robert Martin - Shareholder Threatened Lawsuit
On January 19, 2002, DDSI's Board of Directors received notification of a
pending lawsuit from a Mr. Robert P. Martin who purchased shares pursuant to a
private placement offering in October 2001. The letter alleged false and
misleading representations made to Mr. Robert Martin by Mr. Garrett Cohn and Mr.
Scott Gallagher (About Face Communications) involving convertible debenture
funding.
The shareholder threatened a direct and derivative action suggesting the
convertible debt was not legally authorized. On March 14, 2002, DDSI was
notified by the SEC that they were in receipt of this complaint.
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DDSI disputes the allegations made in the complaint in that the Company is
unaware of any false and misleading misrepresentation made by Mr. Garrett Cohn
and the notification received contained insufficient information to make a
determination of any wrong doing. Furthermore, the convertible debt was legally
authorized by DDSI Board of Directors. At the time of the vote there were three
members of the Board of Directors. Two were present and voted on behalf of
accepting the convertible debenture. In addition corporate counsel was contacted
prior to the vote and after review of the Corporate Bylaws indicated that
pursuant to DDSI bylaws there was a quorum present, therefore any business
transacted by the Board would be legal and binding. Thus, DDSI intends to
vigorously defend itself.
AccuSoft - Action to Terminate Product Licenses
On July 16, 2001, AccuSoft Corporation filed a complaint against DDSI in the
United States District Court for the Central District of Massachusetts, Civil
Action No. 0140132-NMG. AccuSoft sought the following relief:
A. The termination of the following license agreements: ImageGear 6.0,
95 and 98.
B. A preliminary injunction enjoining DDSI from using the above
licenses in the sales of their products.
Experts
The financial statements of Digital Descriptor Systems, Inc. at December 31,
2001 and 2000 appear on the prospectus.
The financial statements of Digital Descriptor Systems, Inc. at December 31,
2001, appearing in this Prospectus and Registration Statement have been audited
by WithumSmith+Brown, independent auditors, as set forth in their report
thereon.
The financial statements of Digital Descriptor Systems, Inc. at December 31,
2000, and for the year then ended, appearing in this Prospectus and Registration
Statement have been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, independent auditors, as set
forth in their report thereon (which contains an explanatory paragraph
describing conditions that raise a substantial doubt about the Company's ability
to continue as a going concern as described in Note 2 to the financial
statements) appearing elsewhere herein, and are included in reliance upon such
report given upon the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and
auditing.
Legal Matters
Legal matters concerning the issuance of shares of common stock offered in this
registration statement will be passed upon by Owen Naccarato, Attorney at Law.
Owen Naccarato owns 123,000 shares of the company's common stock.
Other Available Information
We are subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the "commission"). We file periodic reports, proxy statements and
other information with the commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
We will provide without charge to each person who receives a copy of this
prospectus, upon written or oral request, a copy of any information that is
incorporated by reference in this Prospectus (not including exhibits to the
information that is incorporated by reference unless the exhibits are themselves
specifically incorporated by reference). Requests should be directed to: Michael
Pellegrino.
We have filed a registration statement on Form SB-2 under the Securities Act of
1933 Act with the Commission in connection with the securities offered by this
Prospectus. This Prospectus does not contain all of the information that is the
registration statement, you may inspect without charge, and copy our filings, at
the public reference room maintained by the Commission at 450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549. Copies of this material may also be obtained from the
Public Reference Section of the Commission at 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington,
D.C. 20549, at prescribe rates.
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Information about the public reference room is available from the commission by
calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
The commission maintains a web site on the Internet that contains reports, proxy
and information statements and other information regarding issuers that file
electronically with the commission. The address of the site is www.sec.gov.
Visitors to the site may access such information by searching the EDGAR archives
on this web site.
We have not authorized anyone to provide you with any information that is
different.
The selling security holders are offering to sell, and seeking offers to buy,
shares of common stock only in jurisdictions where such offers and sales are
permitted.
The information contained in this Prospectus is accurate as of the date of this
prospectus. We will keep this prospectus up to date and accurate.
Financial Statements
Our Financial Statements begin on page F-1
Changes In and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial
Disclosure
A Form 8-K was filed on February 7, 2002, and subsequently amended on February
19, 2002, respectively, reporting a change in accounting firms.
o Ernst & Young LLP was previously the independent auditors for
Digital Descriptor Systems, Inc. (DDSI). On February 4, 2002,
Ernst & Young LLP resigned as independent auditors and Withum,
Smith & Brown, PC was engaged as independent auditors. The
decision to change was based on financial considerations and
was approved by the audit committee and the full Board of
Directors of DDSI.
o The audit reports of Ernst & Young LLP on the financial
statements of DDSI as of and for the fiscal years ended
December 31, 2000 and 1999 did not contain an adverse opinion
or disclaimer of opinion and were not qualified or modified as
to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles, except
that such reports were modified with respect to DDSI's ability
to continue as a going concern.
o During DDSI's two most recent fiscal years ended December 31,
2000, and the subsequent interim period ending February 4,
2002, there were no disagreements between DDSI and Ernst &
Young LLP on any matter of accounting principles or practices,
financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope and
procedures, which if not resolved to the satisfaction of Ernst
& Young would have caused Ernst & Young to make reference to
the matter in their report. DDSI has requested Ernst & Young
to furnish it a letter addressed to the Commission stating
whether it agrees with the above statements. A copy of that
letter, dated February 19, 2002, is filed as Exhibit 16 to the
Form 8-K, Amendment No. 1, dated February 19, 2002.
o There were no other "reportable events" as that term is
described in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K occurring
within DDSI's two most recent fiscal years and the subsequent
interim period ending February 4, 2002.
o During DDSI's two most recent fiscal years ended December 31,
2001 and the subsequent interim period through February 4,
2002, DDSI did not consult with Withum, Smith & Brown, PC
regarding any of the matters or events set forth in Item 304
(a)(2)(i) and (ii) of Regulations S-K.
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Part II. Information Not Required In Prpspectus
Indemnification of Directors and Officer
The Company's Certificate of Incorporation provides that a director of the
Company shall not be liable to the Company or its stockholders for monetary
damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director.
The Company's Certificate of Incorporation provides that the Company shall
indemnify to the fullest extent permitted by law any person made or threatened
to be made a party to any action, suit or proceeding, whether criminal, civil,
administrative or investigative (a "legal action"), whether such legal Action be
by or in the right of the corporation or otherwise, by reason of the fact that
such person is or was a director or officer of the Company, or serves or served
at the request of the Company as a director or officer, of another corporation,
partnership, joint venture, trust or any other enterprise. In addition, the
Company's Certificate of Incorporation provides for indemnification of any
person made or threatened to be made a party to any Legal Action by reason of
the fact that such person is or was a director or officer of the Company and is
or was serving as a fiduciary of, or otherwise rendering to, any employee
benefit plan of or relating to the Company. The indemnification obligation of
the Company in the Certificate of Incorporation is permitted under Section 145
of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of
1933 (the "Act") may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons
of the Company pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the Company
has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission
such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is,
therefore unenforceable.
Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution
Related to the securities being registered. The expenses shall be paid by the
Registrant.
SEC Registration Fee $ 490.12
Printing and Engraving Expenses $ 5,000.00
Legal Fees and Expenses $ 10,000.00
Accounting Fees and Expenses $ 15,000.00
Transfer Agent Fees $ 5,000.00
Blue Sky Fees $ 1,000.00
Miscellaneous $ 5,000.00
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Total $ 41,490.12
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Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
A total of 10,915,484 shares of common stock, par value $.001 (the "Shares"),
were issued by the Company from June 1999 through May 2000, for cash or services
rendered to the Company, absent registration under the Securities Act. These
shares were offered pursuant to the exemption provided by Regulation A where
such offering price was valued at $.30 per share.
From September through December 2000, the Company issued 1,205,000 restricted
shares of its common stock for services performed. These shares were valued at
market price.
These shares were allocated as follows:
o 9/29/00: 500,000 shares were issued to AJW Partners LLC,
o 9/29/00: 500,000 shares were issued to New Millennium Capital Partners
II, LLC,
o 10/27/00: 100,000 shares were issued to About Face Communications, LLC,
and
o 12/28/00: 105,000 shares were issued to NIR Group LLC.
These four investors were sophisticated as defined by Section 4(2) in that they
each had sufficient knowledge and experience in financial and business matters
to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the proposed investment.
Furthermore, all four investors had access to information on the Company
necessary to make an informed investment decision. Thus, these shares were
issued pursuant to the exemption provided for under Section 4(2) of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, as a "transaction not involving a public
offering."
During December 2000, the Company issued $200,000 of convertible debentures to
two investors. A $100,000 note was issued to AJW Partners, LLC and a $100,000
note to New Millennium Capital Partners II, LLC. The debentures mature on
December 28, 2001 and accrue interest at 12% per annum. The holder has the right
to convert the debentures to common shares at any time through maturity at a
conversion price the lessor of: $0.08 per share or 50% of the average of the
lowest three trading prices during the 20 days preceding the conversion date.
The debenture holders also received warrants to purchase 400,000 common shares
at an exercise price of $0.036 per share at any time before December 28, 2003.
These debentures were issued under the exemption to registration provided by
Regulation D Rule 506.
During March 2001, the Company issued $200,000 of convertible debentures to two
investors. A $100,000 note was issued to AJW Partners, LLC and a $100,000 note
to New Millennium Capital Partners II, LLC. These debentures mature on March 4,
2002; however, the parties have entered into an agreement to extend the maturity
date for another year, and accrue interest at 12% per annum. The holder has the
right to convert the debentures to common shares at any time through maturity at
the conversion price as described in the agreement. The debenture holders
received warrants to purchase 200,000 common shares at an exercise price the
lesser of: $0.36 per share or the average of the lowest three trading prices
during the 20 days preceding the exercise date. The debentures are
collateralized by substantially all of the Company's assets. These debentures
were issued under the exemption to registration provided by Regulation D Rule
506.
During January through March 2001, the Company granted 1,100,000 shares of
restricted common stock for services performed to three consultants. Such shares
were valued at market price. These shares were allocated as follows:
o 1/23/01: 1,000,000 shares were issued to iCapital Corporation,
o 2/1/01: 75,000 shares were issued to About Face Communication, and
o 3/1/01: 25,000 shares were issued to David Likes.
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All three investors were sophisticated as defined by Section 4(2) of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in that they each had sufficient knowledge
and experience in financial and business matters to be capable of evaluating the
merits and risks of the proposed investment. Furthermore, all three investors
had access to information on the Company necessary to make an informed
investment decision. Thus, these shares were issued pursuant to the exemption
provided for under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, as a
"transaction not involving a public offering."
During March 29, 2001 through April 10, 2001, the Company granted 93,000 shares
and 75,000 shares respectively of restricted common stock for services performed
to About Face Communication. These shares were issued at market price. About
Face Corporation is sophisticated as defined by Section 4(2) in that it had
sufficient knowledge and experience in financial and business matters to be
capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the proposed investment.
Furthermore, they had access to information on the Company necessary to make an
informed investment decision. Thus, these shares were issued pursuant to the
exemption provided for under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, as a "transaction not involving a public offering."
During April 2001, the Company issued two convertible notes for $100,000 and
$15,000 respectively. Interest on these Notes shall be payable quarterly
commencing June 30, 2001. The holder has the right to convert the debentures and
interest accrued into shares of the Company's Common Stock at a conversion price
per share that shall be an amount equal to 50% of the mean average price of the
Common Stock for the ten (10) trading days prior to notice of conversion per
share. The underlying shares were registered on August 29, 2001, file number
33359888.
These shares were allocated as follows:
o A $100,000 note to Ralph Hallenbeck
o A $15,000 note to Anthony Vollaro
These investors were sophisticated as defined by Section 4(2) of the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, in that they each had sufficient knowledge and
experience in financial and business matters to be capable of evaluating the
merits and risks of the proposed investment. Furthermore, both investors had
access to information on the Company necessary to make an informed investment
decision. Securities were issued pursuant to the exemption provided for under
Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, as a "transaction not
involving a public offering."
During May 2001, the Company issued one convertible note for $40,000 to Robert
Gowell, with interest at 10% per annum. Interest on these Notes shall be payable
quarterly commencing June 30, 2001. The holder has the right to convert the
debentures and interest accrued into shares of the Company's Common Stock at a
conversion price per share that shall be an amount equal to 50% of the mean
average price of the Common Stock for the ten (10) trading days prior to notice
of conversion per share. In October 2001, $15,000 of the convertible note was
paid. The parties have entered into an agreement to extend the maturity date of
the remaining balance of $25,000 for another year. Securities were issued
pursuant to the exemption provided for under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended, as a "transaction not involving a public offering."
During September 2001, the Company issued $400,000 of convertible debentures to
two investors. $200,000 was issued to AJW Partners, LLC and $200,000 to New
Millennium Capital Partners II, LLC. These debentures mature on September 30,
2002 and accrue interest at 12% per annum. The holder has the right to convert
the debentures to common shares at any time through maturity at the conversion
price as described in the note agreement. The debenture holders received
warrants to purchase 800,000 common shares at an exercise price the lesser of:
$0.036 per share or the average of the lowest three trading prices during the 20
days preceding the exercise date. Such warrants expire September 30, 2004. The
debentures are collateralized by substantially all of the Company's assets.
These debentures were issued under the exemption to registration provided by
Regulation D Rule 506.
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During September 2001, $35,000 of the convertible debentures issued in December
2000 were converted into 1,000,000 shares of Common Stock. The underlying shares
were registered August 29, 2001 file number 33359888.
During September 2001, Ralph Hallenbeck the holder of the $100,000 note issued
in April 2001 converted his note into 1,428,571 shares of free trading Common
Stock and 1,252,069 shares of restricted stock. The conversion price was valued
at $.03895 per share in accordance with the agreement terms. See above.
Ralph Hallenbeck is sophisticated as defined by Section 4(2) of the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, in that he had sufficient knowledge and experience in
financial and business matters to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks
of the proposed investment. Furthermore, he had access to information on the
Company necessary to make an informed investment decision. These securities were
issued pursuant to the exemption provided for under Section 4(2) of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, as a "transaction not involving a public
offering."
During September 2001, Anthony Vollaro, the holder of the $15,000 note issued in
April 2001 also converted his shares into 214,286 shares of free trading Common
Stock and 246,471 shares of restricted stock. The conversion price for this
transaction was valued at $.034 per share in accordance with the agreement
terms.
Anthony Vollaro is sophisticated as defined by Section 4(2) of the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, in that he had sufficient knowledge and experience in
financial and business matters to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks
of the proposed investment. Furthermore, he had access to information on the
Company necessary to make an informed investment decision. These securities were
issued pursuant to the exemption provided for under Section 4(2) of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, as a "transaction not involving a public
offering."
During the quarter ended September 30, 2001, the Company granted 350,000 shares
of restricted Common Stock to certain parties in connection with raising capital
and for services performed. Such shares were valued at the fair market value on
the date the shares were granted.
During October 2001 through January 2002, the remaining $165,000 of the
convertible debentures issued in December 2000, as well as $160,000 of the
convertible debentures issued in March 2001 were converted into 10,551,280
shares of common stock. Additionally, accrued interest relating to these notes
was converted into an additional 2,512,494 shares of common stock. The
underlying shares were registered August 29, 2001 file number 33359888.
During October 2001 through January 2002, the Company granted 3,070,831 shares
of Common Stock to certain parties for consulting services performed and to be
performed. Such shares were valued at market price.
These shares were allocated as follows:
o 10/17/01: 150,000 shares were issued to NIR Group
o 12/10/01: 300,000 shares were issued to Advocacy Group
o 12/10/01: 85,000 shares were issued to Randy Hall
o 12/10/01: 105,882 shares were issued to Rudy Hallenbeck
o 12/10/01: 200,000 shares were issued to Jim Gilligan
o 12/10/01: 200,000 shares were issued to Scott McBride
o 12/10/01: 25,000 shares were issued to David Millery
o 12/10/01: 25,000 shares were issued to Ken Blessing
o 12/10/01: 25,000 shares were issued to Frank Guthart
o 12/10/01: 100,000 shares were issued to George Rabine
o 12/10/01: 50,000 shares were issued to Anthony Hill
o 12/10/01: 400,000 shares were issued to Steve Randall
o 12/10/01: 100,000 shares were issued to Don Brown
o 12/10/01: 750,000 shares were issued to Scott Gallagher
o 12/10/01: 41,949 shares were issued to Darlene Lazur
o 12/10/01: 30,000 shares were issued to Stuart Johnson
o 12/10/01: 123,000 shares were issued to Owen Naccarato
o 1/02/02 : 360,000 shares were issued to NIR Group
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All of the above investors were sophisticated as defined by Section 4(2) in that
they each had sufficient knowledge and experience in financial and business
matters to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the proposed
investment. Furthermore, all investors had access to information on the Company
necessary to make an informed investment decision. Thus, these shares were
issued pursuant to the exemption provided for under Section 4(2) of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, as a "transaction not involving a public
offering."
During October through December 2001, DDSI issued common stock via Subscription
Agreements to various individuals. Through January 2002, the company has raised
$240,000 through these agreements and has issued 8,000,000 shares at $0.03 per
share of common stock. These shares were issued under the exemption to
registration provided by Regulation D Rule 506. (See Selling Shareholders
schedule on page 38, footnote 10).
On December 31, 2001, DDSI issued three convertible debentures for an aggregate
amount of $500,000, with simple interest accruing at the annual rate of 12%. A
$125,000 note was issued to New Millennium Capital Partners II, LLC, a $125,000
note to AJW Partners, LLC and a $250,000 note to Bristol Investment Fund, Ltd.
These debentures are due December 31, 2002. Interest payable on the Debentures
shall be paid quarterly commencing March 30, 2002. The holders shall have the
right to convert the principal amount and interest due under the debentures into
shares of DDSI's common stock. The conversion price in effect on any Conversion
Date shall be the lesser of (1) $.043 and (2) 50% of the average of the lowest
three inter-day sales prices of the Common Stock during the twenty Trading Days
immediately preceding the applicable Conversion Date. The shares that will be
issued upon conversion of these debentures are being registered for resale
purposes by this registration statement. DDSI also issued common stock purchase
warrants for the right to purchase 1,500,000 shares of Common Stock of DDSI at
an exercise price per share equal to the lesser of (i) $.02 and (ii) the average
of the lowest three inter-day sales prices during the twenty (20) Trading Days
immediately prior to exercise. These shares were issued under the exemption to
registration provided by Regulation D Rule 506.
During February 2002 through April 2002, $28,000 of the convertible debentures
issued in March 2001 were converted into 5,256,140 shares of Common Stock.
Additionally, accrued interest relating to these notes was converted into an
additional 703,828 shares of common stock.
It is anticipated that the $ 500,000 of convertible debentures will be converted
into shares in accordance with the terms of these debentures.
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Exhibits
Exhibit
Number Description
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2.1(1) Certificate of Incorporation of the Company. Incorporated June
13, 1994.
2.2(1) Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Issuer, May 21, 1997.
2.3(1) Amended Articles of Incorporation.
2.3.1(5) Amended Articles of Incorporation dated October 9, 2001
2.4(1) By-Laws of the Company.
4.1.(3) Form of Warrant Agreement with Form of Warrant Election to
Purchase
4.1.1(4) Executed Warrant Agreement with AJW Partners, LLC
4.1.2(4) Executed Warrant Agreement with New Millennium Capital Partners
II, LLC
4.2.1.1.1(5) Executed Stock Purchase Warrant Agreement with AJW Partners LLC
4.2.1(5) Executed Stock Purchase Warrant Agreement with New Millennium
Capital Partners II LLC
4.2.2(5) Executed Stock Purchase Warrant Agreement with Bristol
Investment Fund, Ltd.
5.1(1) Form of Voting Trust Agreement between Norman Cohn and Garrett
U. Cohn.
5.1.1 Opinion re: Legality
5.1.3(5) Legal Opinion to Investors
6.18(1) Security Agreement and Note dated as of August 14, 1996 in the
principal Amount of $125,000 made by Garrett U. Cohn in favor
of the Company.
6.2(1) Resolution to Security Agreement between Norman Cohn and
Garrett U. Cohn.
6.3(1) Employee 1997 Stock Option Plan adopted by the Board of
Directors February 24, 1998 and subject to stockholder
ratification.
6.5(1) Warrant Agreement dated May 1, 1995 between the Company and Jay
Teitlebaum.
6.6(1) Warrant Agreement dated June 16, 1995 between the Company and
Norman Cohn. Incorporated by reference: Form 10-KSB, period
December 31, 1996, File No. 0-26604, Exhibit 4.4.
6.7(1) Lease for the Premises dated May 16, 2000.
6.8(1) Cohn Employment and Non-competition Agreement of Garrett U.
Cohn dated July 7, 1994. Incorporated by reference: Form
10-KSB, period December 31, 1996, File No. 0-26604, Exhibit
10.1.
6.9(1) Employment Agreement for Michael Pellegrino.
6.9.1(1) Employment Agreement for Michael Ott.
6.9.2(1) Employment Agreement for Randolph Hall.
6.9.3 Employment Agreement for Michael Pellegrino (2002)
6.9.4 Employment Agreement for Randolph Hall (2002)
10.1(2) Software License and Royalty Agreement between Company and
Harris Corporation
10.2(2) Agreement for Development of Finger/Slap Scanner Product
between the Company and ISC/U.S., Inc.
10.2.1(5) Software License and Royalty Agreement between Company and
AuthenTec
10.3(3) Form of Secured Convertible Debenture Purchase Agreement
(December 28, 2000)
10.3.1(4) Executed Secured Convertible Debenture Purchase Agreement
10.3.2(5) Executed Securities Purchase Agreement
10.4(3) Form of First Amendment to Secured Convertible Debenture
Purchase Agreement (March 5, 2001)
10.4.1 Executed Amendment No. 1 to Securities Purchase Agreement dated
December 31, 2001
10.5(3) Form of 12% Convertible Debenture
10.5.1(4) Executed 12% Convertible Debenture with AJW Partners, LLC
10.5.2(4) Executed 12% Convertible Debenture with New Millennium Capital
Partners II, LLC
10.5.3.1(5) Executed Secured Convertible Debenture with AJW Partners LLC
10.5.4(5) Executed Secured Convertible Debenture with New Millennium
Capital Partners II LLC
10.5.4.1(5) Executed Secured Convertible Debenture with Bristol Investment
Fund, Ltd.
10.6(3) Form of Registration Rights Agreement
10.6.1(4) Executed Registration Rights Agreement
10.6.2(5) Executed Registration Rights Agreement
10.7(3) Form of Security Agreement
10.7.1(5) Executed Security Agreement
10.8(3) Form of 10% Convertible Debenture
10.8.1(4) 10% Convertible Note to Robert Gowell
10.9(4) Escrow Agreement
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10.9.1(4) Transfer Agent Instructions
10.9.2.1(5) Executed Escrow Agreement
10.9.3(5) Transfer Agent Instructions
10.10(4) Contract with DBA Systems, a Division of Titan Industries
10.11(4) Executed Second Amendment to Secured Convertible Debenture
Purchase Agreement
10.12(5) Form of Private Placement Subscription Agreement
16.0(1) Letter re change in certifying accountant.
23.1 Consent of Counsel, Owen Naccarato (included in Exhibit 5.1.1)
23.2 Consent of independent auditors Ernst & Young LLP
23.3 Consent of independent auditors WithumSmith+Brown
(1) Previously filed on Form 10-SB September 20, 2000, File No. 0-26604
(2) Previously filed on Form 10-SB/A November 17, 2000, File No. 0-26604
(3) Previously filed on Form SB-2 May 1, 2001, File No. 333-59888
(4) Previously filed on Form SB-2, Amendment 2, August 29, 2001, File
No. 333-59888
(5) Previously filed on Form SB-2, February 13, 2002, File No. 333-82662
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UNDERTAKINGS
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that it will:
Undertaking (a)
(1) File, during any period in which it offers or sells securities, a
post-effective amendment to this registration statement to:
(i) Include any prospectus required by section 10(a)(3) of the Securities
Act of 1933;
(ii) Reflect in the prospectus any facts or events which, individually or
together, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the
registration statement; and arising after the effective date of the registration
statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which,
individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the
information set forth in the registration statement Notwithstanding the
foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the
total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was
registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum
offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the
Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) ('230.424(b) of this chapter) if, in the
aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than a 20% change
in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the "Calculation of the
Registration Fee" table in the effective registration statement.
(iii) Include any additional or changed material information on the plan of
distribution.
(2) For determining any liability under the Securities Act, treat each
post-effective amendment as a new registration statement of the securities
offered, and the offering of the securities at that time to be the initial bona
fide offering.
(3) File a post-effective amendment to remove from registration any of the
securities that remain unsold at the end of the offering.
Undertaking (e)
Indemnification
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of
1933 (the "Act") may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons
of the small business issuer pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise,
the small business issuer has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities
and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as
expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.
In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other
than the payment by the small business issuer of expenses incurred or paid by a
director, officer or controlling person of the small business issuer in the
successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such
director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being
registered, the small business issuer will, unless in the opinion of its counsel
the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of
appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is
against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by
the final adjudication of such issue.
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Signatures
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the
registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all
of the requirements of filing on Form SB-2 and authorized this registration
statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, in the City of Fairless
Hills, PA 19030.
Registrant: Digital Descriptor Systems, Inc.
Signature Title Date
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By: /s/Michael J. Pellegrino President, Chief Operating Officer May 9, 2002
------------------------ Director
Michael J. Pellegrino
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this
registration statement was signed by the following persons in the capacities and
on the dates indicated:
Signature Title Date
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By: /s/Robert Gowell Chief Executive Officer May 9, 2002
---------------- Director - Co-chairman
Robert Gowell
By: /s/ Garrett U. Cohn Director - Co-chairman May 9, 2002
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Garrett U. Cohn
By: /s/ Michael J. Pellegrino President, Chief Operating Officer May 9, 2002
------------------------- Director
Michael J. Pellegrino
By: /s/ Anthony Shupin Director May 9, 2002
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Anthony Shupin
By: /s/ Vincent Moreno Director May 9, 2002
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Vincent Moreno
DIGITAL DESCRIPTOR SYSTEMS, INC.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2001 and 2000
DIGITAL DESCRIPTOR SYSTEMS, INC.
CONTENTS TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2001 and 2000
Contents
Independent Auditors' Reports: F-1
Audited Financial Statements
Balance Sheets
December 31, 2001 and 2000 F-3
Statements of Operations
For the Years Ended December 31, 2001 and 2000 F-4
Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Deficiency)
For the Years Ended December 31, 2001 and 2000 F-5
Statements of Cash Flows
For the Years Ended December 31, 2001 and 2000 F-6
Notes to Financial Statements F-8
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders,
Digital Descriptor Systems, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Digital Descriptor Systems,
Inc., as of December 31, 2001, and the related statements of operations,
shareholders' equity (deficiency) and cash flows for the year then ended. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Digital Descriptor Systems,
Inc. as of December 31, 2001, and the results of its operations and its cash
flows for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the
Company will continue as a going concern. As more fully described in Note 2 to
the financial statements, the Company has never been profitable and continues to
incur losses from operations and anticipates that it will require additional
debt and/or equity financing in 2002, which may not be readily available. These
conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a
going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are also described
in Note 2. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might
result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
WithumSmith+Brown
Newtown, Pennsylvania
March 23, 2002
Report of Independent Auditors
The Board of Directors and Shareholders
Digital Descriptor Systems, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Digital Descriptor Systems,
Inc. as of December 31, 2000, and the related statements of operations,
shareholders' equity, and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free
of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Digital Descriptor Systems,
Inc. as of December 31, 2000, and the results of its operations and its cash
flows for the year then ended, in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that Digital
Descriptor Systems, Inc. will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note
2 to the financial statements, the Company has never been profitable and
continues to incur losses from operations and anticipates that it will require
additional debt and/or equity financing in 2001, which may not be readily
available. These matters raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to
continue as a going concern. Management's plans relating to these matters are
described in Note 2. The financial statements do not include any adjustments
that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
March 23, 2001
DIGITAL DESCRIPTOR SYSTEMS, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 2001
ASSETS 2001 2000
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Current Assets:
Cash $ 435,662 $ 202,877
Restricted cash 5,969 10,452
Investment - 1,000
Accounts receivable, less allowance
for uncollectible accounts of $87,930 and $114,000
in 2001 and 2000, respectively 107,948 526,292
Inventory 5,665 22,596
Prepaid expenses 267,534 8,698
Debt discount and deferred financing costs 807,014 228,500
----------- -----------
Total current assets 1,629,792 1,000,415
Note Receivable - Former Officer, Less Allowance
for Uncollectible Notes of $177,400 and $-0-
in 2001 and 2000, respectively - 165,525
Software Development Costs - 413,604
Furniture and Equipment, Net 37,090 172,046
Deposits and Other Assets 24,395 31,454
----------- -----------
TOTAL ASSETS $ 1,691,277 $ 1,783,044
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 418,764 $ 481,163
Accrued expenses 175,742 189,209
Deferred income 854,618 854,787
Current portion of equipment loan 7,211 7,147
Convertible debentures 965,000 200,000
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Total Current Liabilities 2,421,335 1,732,306
Equipment Loan, Net of Current Portion 20,066 28,626
----------- -----------
Total Liabilities 2,441,401 1,760,932
Shareholders' Equity (Deficiency):
Preferred stock, $.01 par value: authorized shares - 1,000,000;
issued and outstanding shares - none - -
Common stock, $.001 par value: authorized shares - 150,000,000;
issued and outstanding shares - 48,045,610 at December 31, 2001 48,045 20,011
Additional paid-in capital 16,726,819 14,544,579
Accumulated deficit (17,524,988) (14,542,478)
----------- -----------
Total Shareholders' Equity (Deficiency) (750,124) 22,112
----------- -----------
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIENCY) $ 1,691,277 $ 1,783,044
=========== ===========
The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
F-3
DIGITAL DESCRIPTOR SYSTEMS, INC.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
2001 2000
---- ----
Revenues:
Software $ 938,654 $ 2,060,499
Hardware 94,350 229,525
Maintenance 520,837 583,349
Consulting 68,863 91,249
Other 104,003 61,836
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Total Revenues 1,726,707 3,026,458
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of revenues 708,703 1,615,286
General and administrative 1,705,242 1,843,336
Sales and marketing 454,169 917,381
Research and development 383,217 536,350
Write-off of software development costs 413,604 -
Provision for doubtful note receivable - former officer 177,400 -
Depreciation 138,452 162,330
Interest and amortization of deferred debt costs 753,029 1,775
Other (income) expense, net (24,599) (19,948)
------------ ------------
Total Costs and Expenses 4,709,217 5,056,510
------------ ------------
Net Loss $ (2,982,510) $ (2,030,052)
============ ============
Net Loss Per Common Share (Basic and Diluted) $ (0.12) $ (0.11)
============ ============
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding:
Basic and Diluted 24,436,773 18,557,547
============ ============
The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
F-4
DIGITAL DESCRIPTOR SYSTEMS, INC.
STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
Common Stock
------------------------- Additional Unearned
Shares Amount Paid-in Capital Compensation
---------- -------- --------------- ------------
Balance at December 31, 1999 14,380,127 $ 14,380 $ 12,957,544 $ (14,000)
Issuance of common shares in connection
with a Reg. A Offering, net of offering
costs 4,426,485 4,426 1,159,640 -
Issuance of common stock for services 1,205,000 1,205 259,895 -
Debt discount relating to the beneficial
conversion feature on convertible
debentures and issuance of warrants - - 167,500 -
Amortization of unearned compensation - - - 14,000
Net loss - - - -
---------- -------- ------------ ---------
Balance at December 31, 2000 20,011,612 20,011 14,544,579 -
Issuance of common shares in connection
with a Reg. A Offering, net of offering
costs 7,999,996 8,000 221,000 -
Issuance of common stock for services 4,328,831 4,329 409,993 -
Conversions of convertible debentures to
common stock 15,705,171 15,705 494,747 -
Debt discount relating to the beneficial
conversion feature on convertible
debentures and issuance of warrants - - 1,056,500 -
Net loss - - - -
---------- -------- ------------ ---------
Balance at December 31, 2001 48,045,610 $ 48,045 $ 16,726,819 $ -
========== ======== ============ =========
Shareholders'
Accumulated Equity
Deficit (Deficiency)
------------ ------------
Balance at December 31, 1999 $(12,512,426) $ 445,498
Issuance of common shares in connection
with a Reg. A Offering, net of offering
costs - 1,164,066
Issuance of common stock for services - 261,100
Debt discount relating to the beneficial
conversion feature on convertible
debentures and issuance of warrants - 167,500
Amortization of unearned compensation - 14,000
Net loss (2,030,052) (2,030,052)
------------ ----------
Balance at December 31, 2000 (14,542,478) 22,112
Issuance of common shares in connection
with a Reg. A Offering, net of offering
costs - 229,000
Issuance of common stock for services - 414,322
Conversions of convertible debentures to
common stock - 510,452
Debt discount relating to the beneficial
conversion feature on convertible
debentures and issuance of warrants - 1,056,500
Net loss (2,982,510) (2,982,510)
------------ ----------
Balance at December 31, 2001 $(17,524,988) $ (750,124)
============ ==========
The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
F-5
DIGITAL DESCRIPTOR SYSTEMS, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
2001 2000
---- ----
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net loss $(2,982,510) $(2,030,052)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used
in operating activities:
Depreciation 138,452 162,330
Write-off of software development costs 413,604 -
Provision for doubtful note receivable -
former officer 177,400 -
Common stock issued for services received 414,322 261,100
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt
discounts related to the issuance of warrants
and the beneficial conversion
feature of convertible debentures 676,486 -
Amortization of unearned compensation - 14,000
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable 418,344 330,303
Inventory 16,931 26,097
Prepaid expenses, deposits and other assets (251,777) (19,219)
Accounts payable (62,399) 360,026
Accrued expenses 21,985 24,395
Deferred income (169) (463,147)
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Net Cash Used in Operating Activities (1,019,331) (1,334,167)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Proceeds from sale of investment 1,000 -
Purchase of furniture and equipment (3,496) (30,325)
Increase in note receivable - former officer (11,875) (11,875)
Decrease in restricted cash 4,483 99,548
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Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities (9,888) 57,348
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock 229,000 1,164,066
Proceeds from the issuance of convertible debentures, net
of issuance costs of $198,500 in 2001 and $61,000 in 2000 1,056,500 139,000
Payment of convertible debentures (15,000) -
Repayment of equipment loan (8,496) (593)
----------- -----------
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities 1,262,004 1,302,473
----------- -----------
Net Increase in Cash 232,785 25,654
Cash at Beginning of Year 202,877 177,223
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Cash at End of Year $ 435,662 $ 202,877
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The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
F-6
DIGITAL DESCRIPTOR SYSTEMS, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
2001 2000
---- ----
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest $ 7,263 $ 1,775
=========== =========
Income taxes $ - $ -
=========== =========
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Investing
and Financing Activities:
Acquisition of equipment with loan $ - $ 36,366
=========== =========
Debt discount relating to the issuance of warrants
and the beneficial conversion features of convertible debt $ 1,056,500 $ 167,500
=========== =========
Conversion of $475,000 of debentures and $35,452 of accrued
interest into common stock $ 510,452 $ -
=========== =========
The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
F-7
DIGITAL DESCRIPTOR SYSTEMS, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1 - Description of Business:
Digital Descriptor Systems, Inc. (the "Company") 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 text 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 jail facilities and generated the
majority of the Company's revenues during the years ended December
31, 2001 and 2000. Substantially all of the Company's revenues are
derived principally from state and local governments.
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
Significant accounting policies followed by the Company in the
preparation of the accompanying financial statements are summarized
below:
A. Basis of Financial Statement Presentation
The financial statements of the Company have been prepared
assuming the Company will continue as a going concern, which
contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of
liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has
never been profitable and has incurred substantial losses from
operations of $2,982,510 and $2,030,052 for the years ended
December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively. The Company expects
that losses from operations will continue through 2002 and the
Company anticipates that it will require additional financing
in 2002, which may not be readily available. These factors
raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue
as a going concern. The Company's plans include expanding the
sale and acceptance of its core business solutions by hiring
additional sales resources and increased marketing activities.
The Company is also pursuing FBI Certification and introduction
to the marketplace of the Compu-Scan 3000 fingerprint-capturing
device. However, there can be no assurances that the Company
will be successful in their efforts to generate profitable
operations. The financial statements do not include any
adjustments that might result from the outcome of this
uncertainty. Financial presentation may have been changed due
to reclassifications of certain items.
B. Use of Estimates
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.
C. Inventory
Inventory is valued at the lower of cost (determined on a
first-in, first-out basis) or market.
D. Revenue Recognition
The Company 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.
The Company 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.
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DIGITAL DESCRIPTOR SYSTEMS, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Cont'd):
D. Revenue Recognition (Cont'd)
The Company recognizes the revenue allocable to hardware and
software licenses upon delivery of the product to the end-user,
unless the fee is not fixed or determinable or collectibility
is not probable. If collectibility is not considered probable,
revenue is recognized when the fee is collected. Revenue
allocable to PCS is recognized on a straight-line basis over
the period the PCS is provided. Revenue allocable to other
services is recognized as the services are provided.
E. Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation and
amortization is computed using the straight-line method over
the estimated useful lives of related assets. Depreciable lives
of the Company's property and equipment are presented below:
Years
-----
Furniture and fixtures 5
Computer equipment 2
Vehicles 3
Leasehold improvements Estimated useful life of
the asset or term of the
lease whichever is shorter
Repair and maintenance costs are expensed when incurred, while
additions and improvements are capitalized. The cost and
related accumulated depreciation or amortization of assets sold
or retired is eliminated from the accounts and any gains or
losses are reflected in income.
F. Long-Lived Assets
The Company evaluates impairment of its intangible and other
long-lived assets in accordance with Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of
Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of."
In making such determination, management compares the estimated
future cash flows, on an undiscounted basis, of the underlying
operations or assets with their carrying value to determine if
any impairment exists. If impairment exists, any adjustment is
determined by comparing the carrying amount to the fair value
of the impaired asset.
G. Software Development Costs
The Company capitalizes software development costs after
technological feasibility of the software is established and
through the product's availability for general release to the
Company's customers. Technological feasibility of the Company's
software development costs is determined when the planning,
designing, coding, and testing activities are completed, and
the Company has established that the product can be produced to
meet its design specifications. All costs incurred in the
research and development of new software products and costs
incurred prior to the establishment of technological
feasibility are expensed as incurred. During 1999, $413,604 was
capitalized as software development costs in connection with
the Company's new product entitled Compu-Scan, a computerized
inkless fingerprint device. During 2000, the Company submitted
this product for approval to the FBI. In 2001, due to
uncertainty as to whether the Company will be able to obtain
funding needed to complete development and the FBI approval
process, the Company wrote down the asset to a net realizable
value of $-0-.
H. 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
certain expenses, the periods of depreciation of certain assets
and net operating loss carryforwards.
F-9
DIGITAL DESCRIPTOR SYSTEMS, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Cont'd):
I. Accounting for Stock Options
Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement No. 123
(SFAS 123), "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation." SFAS 123
provides companies with a choice to follow the provisions of
SFAS 123 in determination of stock-based compensation expense
or to continue with the provisions of Accounting Principles
Board Opinion No. 25 (APB 25). The Company has elected to
follow the provisions of APB 25. Under APB 25, if the exercise
price of the Company stock options equals or exceeds the market
price of the underlying Common Stock on the date of grant, no
compensation expense is recognized. The effect of applying SFAS
123 to the Company's stock-based awards results in net loss and
net loss per common share that are disclosed on a pro forma
basis in Note 9.
J. 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. No
exercise of common stock equivalents were assumed during any
period because the assumed exercise of these securities would
be anti-dilutive.
K. 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.
L. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts
receivable, note receivable, and accounts payable, accrued
expenses and convertible debentures approximates their fair
value based on the liquidity of these financial instruments or
based on their short-term nature.
M. Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144 "Accounting for
the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, which
addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment
or disposal of long-lived assets and supercedes SFAS No. 121,
Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be
Disposed Of. Statement 144 is effective for the Company
beginning on January 1, 2002. The Company does not expect that
the adoption of SFAS No. 144 will have a significant impact on
the Company's financial position or results of operations.
In June 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141, Business
Combinations, and No. 142 Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,
effective for fiscal years' beginning after December 15, 2001.
Under the new rules goodwill and intangible assets deemed to
have indefinite lives will no longer be amortized but will be
subject to annual impairment tests in accordance with the
Statements. Other intangible assets will continue to be
amortized over their useful lives. The adoption of this
statement will have not have a significant impact on the
Company's financial position or results of operations.
In June 1999, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB")
issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133,
"Accounting for Derivatives and Hedging Activities" (SFAS 133),
which established accounting and reporting standards for
derivative instruments, including certain derivative
instruments embedded in other contracts (collectively referred
to as derivatives), and for hedging activities. SFAS 133 is
effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. Under
SFAS 133, accounting for changes in fair value of a derivative
depends on its intended use and destination. The Company
adopted SFAS 133 during the first quarter of 2001. The adoption
did not have a significant impact on the Company's financial
position or results of operations.
F-10
DIGITAL DESCRIPTOR SYSTEMS, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 3 - Note Receivable - Former Officer:
During 1996, the Company loaned the former President (departed
January 25, 2002) of the Company $125,000 evidenced by a promissory
note. The note bore interest at the prime rate plus 1%, and was
payable together with the principal on August 13, 1999. The Company's
Board of Directors agreed to extend the maturity date of this note
indefinitely. At December 31, 2001 and 2000, accrued interest,
included in the note receivable in the accompanying balance sheet was
$52,400 and $40,525, respectively. In 2001, due to uncertainty as to
whether the Company will collect the note, a reserve for
uncollectible notes was recorded in the amount of $177,400.
Note 4 - Furniture and Equipment:
Furniture and equipment consists of the following at December 31,
2001 and 2000, respectively:
2001 2000
---- ----
Furniture and fixtures $ 186,705 $ 186,705
Computer equipment 274,945 271,449
Vehicles 59,049 59,049
Leasehold improvements 34,977 34,977
--------- ---------
555,676 552,180
Less accumulated depreciation 518,586 380,134
--------- ---------
$ 37,090 $ 172,046
========= =========
Depreciation and amortization included as a charge to operations
amounted to $138,452 and $162,330 for the years ended December 31,
2001 and 2000, respectively.
Note 5 - Convertible Debentures:
On December 31, 2001 the Company issued three convertible debentures
for an aggregate amount of $500,000. The debentures are due December
31, 2002 and accrue interest at the rate of 12% per annum. Interest
on the debentures shall be paid quarterly commencing March 31, 2002.
The holders have the right to convert the principal amount plus
accrued interest into shares of the Company's common stock at any
time through maturity. The conversion price in effect on any
Conversion Date shall be the lesser of $.043 per share or 50% of the
average of the lowest three inter-day sales prices during the twenty
Trading Days immediately preceding the applicable Conversion Date.
The Company also issued common stock purchase warrants for the right
to purchase 1,500,000 shares of common stock of the Company at an
exercise price per share equal to the lesser of $.02 or the average
of the lowest three inter-day sales prices during the twenty Trading
Days immediately prior to exercise. The estimated fair value of the
warrants of $37,500 and the intrinsic value of the beneficial
conversion feature of $385,000 have been allocated to paid-in
capital. This resulting debt discount plus $77,500 of financing
charges is being amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of
the debentures. The debentures are collateralized by substantially
all of the Company's assets.
During September 2001, the Company issued two convertible debentures
for an aggregate amount of $400,000. These debentures are due on
September 30, 2002 and accrue interest at the rate of 12% per annum.
Interest on the debentures shall be paid quarterly commencing
December 31, 2001. The holders have the right to convert the
principal amount plus accrued interest into shares of the Company's
common stock at any time through maturity. The conversion price in
effect on any Conversion Date shall be the lesser of $.08 per share
or 50% of the average of the lowest three inter-day sales prices
during the ten Trading Days immediately preceding the applicable
Conversion Date. The Company also issued common stock purchase
warrants for the right to purchase 800,000 shares of common stock of
the Company at an exercise price per share equal to the lesser of
$.36 or the average of the lowest three closing sales prices for the
common stock during the twenty Trading Days immediately prior to
exercise. The estimated fair value of the warrants of $48,000 and the
intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature of $262,000 have
been allocated to paid-in capital. This resulting debt discount plus
$90,000 of financing charges is being amortized on a straight-line
basis over the term of the debentures. The debentures are
collateralized by substantially all of the Company's assets.
F-11
DIGITAL DESCRIPTOR SYSTEMS, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 5 - Convertible Debentures (Cont'd):
During April 2001 and May 2001, the Company issued three convertible
notes for an aggregate amount of $155,000 and accrue interest at the
rate of 10% per annum. Interest on the debentures shall be paid
quarterly commencing June 30, 2001. The holders have the right to
convert the principal amount plus accrued interest into shares of the
Company's common stock thirty days prior to the maturity date. The
conversion price in effect on any Conversion Date shall be an amount
equal to 50% of the mean average price of the common stock for the
ten trading days prior to notice of conversion. The intrinsic value
of the beneficial conversion feature of $155,000 has been allocated
to paid-in capital. This resulting debt discount is being amortized
on a straight-line basis over the term of the debentures. The
debentures are collateralized by substantially all of the Company's
assets. During September 2001, $115,000 of the notes were converted
into 1,498,540 shares of free trading common stock and 1,252,069
shares of restricted stock at conversion prices ranging between of
$.03895 and $.034 per share. In addition, $5,078 of accrued interest
related to the debentures was converted into 132,827 shares of common
stock. On the conversion date, the unamortized portion of the debt
discount related to the converted debt, in the amount of $11,329, was
charged to interest expense. In October 2001, $15,000 of the
convertible debentures were paid. The parties have entered into an
agreement to extend the maturity date of the remaining balance of
$25,000 for another year.
During March 2001, the Company issued two convertible debentures for
an aggregate amount of $200,000 with a maturity date of March 4,
2002. The debentures accrue interest at the rate of 12% per annum.
The holders have the right to convert the principal amount plus
accrued interest into shares of the Company's common stock at any
time through maturity. The conversion price in effect on any
Conversion Date shall be the lesser of $.08 per share or 50% of the
average of the lowest three inter-day sales prices during the ten
Trading Days immediately preceding the applicable Conversion Date.
The Company also issued common stock purchase warrants for the right
to purchase 200,000 shares of common stock of the Company at an
exercise price per share equal to the lesser of $.36 or the average
of the lowest three closing sales prices during the twenty Trading
Days immediately prior to the date of exercise. The estimated fair
value of the warrants of $64,000 and the intrinsic value of the
beneficial conversion feature of $105,000 have been allocated to
paid-in capital. This resulting debt discount plus $31,000 of
financing charges is being amortized on a straight-line basis over
the term of the debentures. The debentures are collateralized by
substantially all of the Company's assets. During November 2001
through December 2001, $160,000 of the debentures were converted into
6,309,526 shares of common stock. On the conversion date, the
unamortized portion of the debt discount and deferred financing costs
related to the converted debt, in the amount of $40,479, was charged
to interest expense.
During December 2000, the Company issued $200,000 of convertible
debentures to two investors. The debentures accrue interest at 12%
per annum. The holder has the right to convert the debentures to
common shares at any time through maturity at a conversion price the
lessor of: $0.08 per share or 50% of the average of the lowest three
trading prices during the 20 days preceding the conversion date. The
debenture holders also received warrants to purchase 400,000 common
shares at an exercise price of $0.036 per share at any time before
December 28, 2003. The estimated fair value of the warrants of
$40,000 and the intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature
of $127,500 have been allocated to paid-in capital. This resulting
debt discount plus the $61,000 of financing charges was amortized on
a straight-line basis over the term of the debentures. During
September 2001 through November 2001 the debentures in the amount of
$200,000 were converted into 5,241,754 shares of common stock. In
addition, $30,374 of accrued interest related to the debentures was
converted into 1,012,494 shares of common stock. On the conversion
date, the unamortized portion of the debt discount and deferred
financing costs related to the converted debt, in the amount of
$41,756, was charged to interest expense.
F-12
DIGITAL DESCRIPTOR SYSTEMS, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 6 - Equipment Loan
During 2000, the Company entered into a $36,366 automobile loan,
maturing in November 2005. The loan requires monthly installments of
$620, including interest at .9%. The loan is collateralized by the
automobile. Future maturities of the loan are as follows:
2002 $ 7,211
2003 7,276
2004 7,342
2005 5,448
2006 and Thereafter -
--------
$ 27,277
========
Note 7 - Income Taxes:
At December 31, 2001, the Company had federal net operating loss
carryforwards of approximately $11,124,000 to offset future federal
taxable income expiring in various years through 2021. The Company
also has state net operating loss carryforwards of approximately
$621,500 to offset future state taxable income expiring in various
years through 2021.
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 tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to
significant portions of deferred tax assets and deferred tax
liabilities at December 31, 2001 and 2000 are as follows:
2001 2000
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Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforwards $ 3,838,269 $ 3,453,113
Bad debt reserves 37,810 43,519
Inventory reserves 1,868 200
Accrued expenses - 1,755
Depreciation 67,848 -
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Total deferred tax assets 3,945,795 3,498,587
Deferred tax liabilities:
Software development - (157,441)
Depreciation - (22,914)
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Total deferred tax asset 3,945,795 3,318,232
Valuation allowance (3,945,795) (3,318,232)
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Net deferred tax asset $ - $ -
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Note 8 - Commitments and Contingencies:
The Company leases certain facilities, vehicles and office equipment
under non-cancelable operating lease agreements that expire at
various dates through 2005. Future minimum lease payments at December
31, 2001 are as follows:
2002 $ 118,194
2003 118,194
2004 118,486
2005 56,462
2006 and thereafter -
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$ 411,336
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Rental expense under such operating leases was approximately $104,100
and $126,000 during the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000,
respectively.
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DIGITAL DESCRIPTOR SYSTEMS, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 9 - Stock Option and Other Plans:
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. Under the Director Plan, each outside
director is automatically granted an option to purchase 15,000 shares
of common stock (first option) upon adoption of the Director Plan or
the date such person becomes a director. Every year thereafter, each
outside director is automatically granted an option to purchase 1,000
shares (subsequent option) on each date of the annual meeting if a
minimum of six months were served on the Board of Directors. 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.
The following is a summary of option activity under all plans:
Weighted
1996 Total Average
Director Number of Exercise
1994 Plan Plan Nonqualified Options Price
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Outstanding at December 31, 1999 179,000 33,182 896,500 1,109,312 $.33-$3.81
Granted 843,000 - - 843,000 .10
Expired - - (7,500) (7,500) .37
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Outstanding at December 31, 2000 1,022,000 33,812 889,000 1,944,812 $.10-$3.81
Granted - - - - -
Expired (103,500) (7,500) (208,000) (319,000) $.10-$3.81
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Outstanding at December 31, 2001 918,500 26,312 681,000 1,625,812 $.10-$3.81
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Exercisable options at
December 31, 2001 918,500 26,312 681,000 1,625,812
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At December 31, 2001, the remaining contractual life of outstanding
options was 8 years.
Pro forma information regarding net loss and net loss per common
share determined as if the Company accounted for stock options
granted under the fair value method of SFAS 123 is as follows:
December 31
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2001 2000
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Net loss:
As reported $(2,982,510) $(2,030,052)
Pro forma $(2,993,559) $(2,103,563)
Net loss per share:
As reported $(.12) $(.11)
Pro forma $(.12) $(.12)
The Company estimated the fair value of stock options at the date of
grant by using a Black Scholes option pricing model with the
following weighted-average assumptions for grants in 2000 as follows:
risk-free interest rate of 5.5% for all years; expected life of the
option of 5 years; no expected cash dividend payments on common
stock, and volatility factors of the expected market price of the
Company's common stock of: 1.033. The weighted average estimated fair
value of stock options granted during 2000 was $.01. There were no
options issued in 2001.
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DIGITAL DESCRIPTOR SYSTEMS, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 9 - Stock Option and Other Plans (Cont'd):
The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in
estimating the fair value of traded options which have no vesting
restrictions and are fully transferable. As noted above, the
Company's stock options are vested over an extended period. In
addition, option models require the input of highly subjective
assumptions including future stock price volatility. Because the
Company's stock options have characteristics significantly different
from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective
assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimates, in
management's opinion, the Black-Scholes model does not necessarily
provide a reliable measure of the fair value of the Company's stock
options.
During 1997, the Company adopted the Consultants and Advisors
Compensation Plan (the Plan). Persons eligible under this Plan
include any consultant or advisor of the Company who has provided
bona fide services to the Company, except for services provided in
connection with the offer or sale of securities in an equity
transaction. The Company reserved 300,000 shares of common stock for
issuance under this Plan of which 211,357 shares have been awarded
through December 31, 2000. Awards may be granted in the form of stock
options or stock grants. No awards shall be made after December 31,
2001. The Company has not awarded any stock options or stock grants
under this Plan since 1998.
Note 10 - Equity Transactions:
During October 2001 through December 2001, the Company received
$229,000 net of $11,000 of issuance costs, from the issuance of
7,999,996 shares of common stock at $.03 per share via subscription
agreements to various individuals.
During 2001 and 2000, the Company issued 4,328,831 and 1,205,000
shares, respectively, of restrictive common stock for services
received. The Company recorded a charge for the issuance of such
shares during 2001 and 2000 of $414,322 and $261,100, respectively,
based on the fair market value of the Company's common stock on the
date of the stock grant.
In connection with the Company's initial public offering in 1995, the
Company issued to each unit holder one Redeemable Class A Warrant and
one Redeemable Class B Warrant. The Warrants were immediately
detachable and separately transferable. Each Class A Warrant entitled
the holder to purchase one share of common stock for $6.00 subject to
adjustment, during the four-year period commencing one year from the
date of the offering. Each Class B Warrant entitled the holder to
purchase one share of common stock for $7.25 subject to adjustment,
during the four-year period commencing one year from the date of the
offering. The Class A and Class B Warrants are subject to redemption
by the Company at any time, (within thirty days notice) at $.10 per
warrant provided that the per share closing bid price of the common
stock exceeds 175% of the exercise price for the Class A Warrant, and
200% of the exercise price for the Class B Warrant, for at least 20
consecutive trading days. During July 2000, the Company's Board of
Directors reduced the exercise price of the Class A Warrants from
$6.00 to $1.00, and reduced the exercise price of the Class B
Warrants from $7.50 to $1.50. The expiration date for the Class A and
Class B Warrants was extended from August 15, 2000 to August 15,
2002. At December 31, 2001 and 2000, there were 1,483,750 Redeemable
Class A Warrants outstanding and 1,483,750 Redeemable Class B
Warrants outstanding.
During July 1994, the Chairman excercised rights to purchase 119,999
shares of Common Stock at $.001 per share in connection with an
employment agreement. The Company recorded $120,000 in unearned
compensation, based on the fair value of the restricted stock at the
date of issuance. Such unearned compensation has amortized to expense
in the statement of operations over the period of the employment
agreement. Amortization expense of $-0- and $14,000 was recorded
during the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively.
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DIGITAL DESCRIPTOR SYSTEMS, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 10 - Equity Transactions (Cont'd):
At December 31, 2001, the Company has the following common shares
reserved for issuance:
Common stock options available to grant 4,255,188
Common stock options outstanding 1,625,812
Common stock purchase rights 119,999
Class A warrants outstanding 1,483,750
Class B warrants outstanding 1,483,750
Common stock available for grant:
Employee stock purchase plan 100,000
Consultants and advisors compensation plan 88,643
Convertible debentures 12,846,668
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Total 22,003,810
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Note 11 - Subsequent Events:
During January 2002, the Company issued 360,000 shares of restricted
common stock for consulting services received. Such shares were
valued at the fair market value on the date the shares were granted.
During January 2002, the Company issued 1,500,000 shares of common
stock in payment of $12,600 accrued interest on convertible
debentures. During February 2002, the Company issued 703,828 shares
of common stock in payment of $5,771 of accrued interest on
convertible debentures.
During February 2002, $14,000 of debentures were converted into
2,456,140 shares of common stock.
In April 2002, the Company entered into an agreement to extend the
maturity date of the convertible debentures issued in March 2001 in
the amount of $200,000 with a maturity date of March 4, 2002 for an
additional year.
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