UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2008
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission file number 001-10456
APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE |
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04-3005815 |
(State or other jurisdiction of |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
incorporation or organization) |
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Identification No.) |
129 MORGAN DRIVE, NORWOOD, MASSACHUSETTS 02062
(Address of principal executive offices)
(781) 551-9450
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the issuer: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o |
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Accelerated filer o |
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Non-accelerated filer o (Do
not check if a smaller |
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Smaller reporting company x |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). o Yes x No
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date: As of November 1, 2008, there were 12,132,332 shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share, outstanding.
INDEX OF INFORMATION CONTAINED IN FORM 10-Q FOR THE
PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2007
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APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
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SEPTEMBER 30, |
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DECEMBER 31, |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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(Unaudited) |
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(Audited) |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
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$ |
320,524 |
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Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $9,377 in 2008 and $10,570 in 2007, respectively |
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10,536 |
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Inventories, net |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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35,113 |
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86,763 |
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Total current assets |
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35,113 |
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417,823 |
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Property and equipment, net |
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131,380 |
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183,445 |
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Other assets |
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Patents |
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352,403 |
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269,694 |
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Exclusive licensing, net |
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26,009 |
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$ |
518,896 |
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$ |
896,971 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (DEFICIENCY) |
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Current liabilities |
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Bank Overdraft |
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4,284 |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
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$ |
1,872,234 |
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$ |
745,545 |
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Officer, shareholder and other loans and notes payable, net |
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1,665,934 |
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400,000 |
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Total current liabilities |
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3,542,452 |
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1,145,545 |
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Commitments and Contingencies |
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Stockholders equity (deficiency) |
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Preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share; 5,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding |
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Common stock, $0.01 par value; 40,000,000 shares authorized, 12,132,332 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2008 and 11,968,332 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2007 |
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121,323 |
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119,683 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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18,746,827 |
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18,492,311 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(21,891,706 |
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(18,860,568 |
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Total stockholders equity (deficiency) |
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(3,023,556 |
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(248,574 |
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$ |
518,896 |
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$ |
896,971 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND ACCUMULATED DEFICIT
(UNAUDITED)
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THREE MONTHS ENDED |
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NINE MONTHS ENDED |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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Revenues |
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Product sales |
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$ |
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$ |
13,601 |
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$ |
21,951 |
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$ |
132,268 |
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Royalties |
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37,893 |
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63,499 |
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37,893 |
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13,601 |
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85,450 |
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132,268 |
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Costs and expenses |
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Product sales |
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12 |
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696 |
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1,427 |
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Research and development |
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299,764 |
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304,899 |
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1,078,962 |
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924,404 |
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Selling, general and administrative |
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454,190 |
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489,022 |
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1,942,580 |
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1,530,893 |
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753,954 |
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793,933 |
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3,022,238 |
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2,456,724 |
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Operating loss |
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(716,061 |
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(780,332 |
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(2,936,788 |
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(2,324,456 |
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Other income (expense) |
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Interest and other expense |
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(55,612 |
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(102,552 |
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Interest and other income |
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558 |
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67,825 |
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8,202 |
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123,760 |
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(55,054 |
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67,825 |
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(94,350 |
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123,760 |
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Net loss |
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$ |
(771,115 |
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$ |
(712,507 |
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$ |
(3,031,138 |
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$ |
(2,200,696 |
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Accumulated deficit - beginning |
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$ |
(21,120,591 |
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$ |
(17,143,751 |
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$ |
(18,860,568 |
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$ |
(15,655,562 |
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Accumulated deficit - ending |
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(21,891,706 |
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(17,856,258 |
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(21,891,706 |
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(17,856,258 |
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Basic and diluted loss per common share |
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$ |
(0.06 |
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$ |
(0.06 |
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$ |
(0.25 |
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$ |
(0.18 |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted |
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12,132,332 |
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11,968,060 |
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12,070,704 |
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11,976,665 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
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NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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Cash flows from operations |
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Net loss |
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$ |
(3,031,138 |
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$ |
(2,200,696 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
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Provision for doubtful accounts |
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(1,193 |
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(1,925 |
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Provision for slow moving, excess and obsolete inventory |
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(1,644,316 |
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(136,327 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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64,068 |
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57,108 |
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Stock compensation expense for employees and directors |
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46,723 |
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77,592 |
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Original issue discount |
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32,849 |
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Termination of Patent License Fee |
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22,329 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
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11,729 |
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8,127 |
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Inventories |
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1,644,316 |
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136,327 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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51,651 |
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46,197 |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
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1,126,687 |
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(111,491 |
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Net cash used in operating activities |
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(1,676,295 |
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(2,125,088 |
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Cash flows from investing activities |
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Purchases of property and equipment |
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(8,322 |
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(33,130 |
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Patent costs |
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(82,710 |
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(85,641 |
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Leasehold improvements |
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(2,250 |
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License fee |
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(11,778 |
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Net cash provided by investing activities |
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(91,032 |
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(132,799 |
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Cash flows from financing activities |
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Bank Overdraft |
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4,284 |
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Proceeds from shareholder loan and notes payable |
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620,000 |
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Proceeds from officer loans and notes payable |
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510,000 |
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Proceeds from employees and other loan and notes payable |
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160,000 |
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Proceeds from sale of equity securities |
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152,519 |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
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1,446,801 |
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Decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
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(320,523 |
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(2,257,887 |
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Cash and cash equivalents beginning |
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320,524 |
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3,051,420 |
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Cash and cash equivalents ending |
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$ |
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$ |
793,533 |
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Supplemental Cash Flow Information: |
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Cash paid for interest |
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$ |
5,933 |
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$ |
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Warrants issued in conjunction with notes payable non-cash |
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$ |
57,810 |
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$ |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
5
APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED)
1. The Company and Basis of Presentation
The Company
Apogee Technology, Inc. and Subsidiary (the Company or Apogee, we, us, or our) designs and develops, with the long-term goal of commercializing, advanced drug delivery and sensor-based health monitoring devices and systems. Our Life Science Group is developing PyraDerm, an advanced intradermal drug delivery system to meet the needs of patients, health insurers and companies developing pharmaceuticals, as well as, governments and international health organizations. We believe PyraDerm has advantages over competitive approaches for the delivery of vaccines, high potency therapeutic protein drugs and other pharmaceuticals. We have evaluated the feasibility of PyraDerm by performing in vitro tests with model drugs and are in the process of in vivo testing with two leading research organizations to evaluate the advantages of PyraDerm in the delivery of Hepatitis B and the Influenza vaccine antigens. We are working to establish pharmaceutical industry compliant manufacturing methods and to define regulatory strategies to support the commercialization of PyraDerm. If in vitro and in vivo evaluation of PyraDerm is successful, we intend to pursue licensing/development or partnership agreements with pharmaceutical companies interested in this technology. In August 2007, we announced an expansion of our sensor business to include the development of IntellaPAL, an innovative sensor based monitoring system designed to improve the security, independence and quality of life for the elderly and their families. IntellaPAL will utilize a wireless sensor module and advanced software processing to continuously measure a range of health characteristics and automatically notify responders when specified conditions are detected. In addition, the system will provide monitored data online so that approved caregivers will be able to assist in the early identification of certain health characteristics. We have developed a family of proprietary Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS)-based pressure sensor designs and are now evaluating various commercialization options. There is a possibility this product line will be discontinued if the results determine commercialization is not economically viable or if we do not raise additional capital. We had no material revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008.
Basis of Presentation
Consolidated Financial Statements
The financial statements include the accounts of Apogee Technology, Inc., and its wholly owned inactive subsidiary, DUBLA, Inc. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated.
In managements opinion all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals considered necessary for a fair presentation, have been included in the accompanying unaudited financial statements. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year ended December 31, 2008.
Going Concern
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As shown in the consolidated financial statements, we have incurred continuing losses and negative cash flows from operations. Net losses were approximately $3.0 million and negative cash flows from operations were approximately $1.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. Given our net losses and negative cash flows from operations, we will not be able to continue as a going concern without raising additional capital.
We had a temporary overdraft of approximately $4,000 at September 30, 2008. We had approximately $15,000 cash balance at November 7, 2008, after receiving additional loans of for an aggregate of $166,000, consisting of $10,000 and $25,000 on October 8, 2008 and October 10, 2008, respectively from David Spiegel, $25,000 on October 14, 2008 from Herbert M. Stein, $6,000 from others on October 1, 2008 and $100,000 from TYJO Corporation Money Purchase Pension Plan on October 27, 2008. We are actively pursuing various options for additional funding. During the nine months ended September 30, 2008 Herbert M. Stein, our President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors and David Spiegel, a major shareholder, loaned Apogee $760,000 and $770,000, respectively. During the nine months ended
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September 30, 2008, Mr. Robert Schacter, as Custodian for Tyler Schacter UTMA/CA, Mr. Robert Schacter, as Custodian for Joseph Schacter UTMA/CA and TYJO Corporation Money Purchase Pension Plan (Robert Schacter et al), an individual investor loaned Apogee $140,000 and others loaned Apogee $20,000. In addition, on April 9, 2008, we received net proceeds of $152,519 from the sale of 164,000 shares of our common stock in a private placement. See Footnote 8 Stockholders Equity Common Stock.
The long-term success of Apogee is dependent upon our ability to raise additional funds to continue our operations, to successfully develop and market our technologies and products and to attain profitable operations. Although we have modified our business strategy to improve near-term financial performance, there can be no assurance, however, that we will be able to generate sufficient revenue, become profitable or that additional funds will be available to us on acceptable terms, if at all. Accordingly, we may be unable to implement current plans. In addition, if sufficient capital cannot be obtained, Apogee may be forced to significantly reduce operating expenses to a point which would be detrimental to business operations, curtail research and development activities or take other actions which could be detrimental to business prospects and result in charges which could be material to our operations and financial position, or cease operations altogether. In the event that any future financing is affected, to the extent it includes equity securities; the holders of the common stock may experience additional dilution. In the event of a cessation of operations, there may not be sufficient assets to fully satisfy all creditors, in which case the holders of securities may be unable to recoup any of their investment.
We are in the process of attempting to secure sufficient equity financing to continue development of our products. In the interim, short-term debt financing provided by two of Apogees significant shareholders, including our President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors, an individual investor and others, is being utilized to keep development moving forward. Additionally, cost cutting measures, including salary reduction for non-PyraDerm employees, diminished pace of sensor development, deferral of capital expenditures, and reduced general spending have been instituted until such time as financing is secured. Due to the early stages of development of our products candidates, we cannot estimate at this time the amounts of cash that will be required to bring our products under development to market. It is expected that such costs will be funded not only by external funding but also through partnership activities. Without additional financing, we will be unable to continue operations.
Use of Estimates in Financial Statements
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America 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 reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and such differences could affect the results of operations reported in future periods and such differences could be material.
Liquidity
During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, Apogee received proceeds from unsecured interest-bearing promissory notes in the amounts of $510,000 from Mr. Herbert M. Stein, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors, $620,000 from Mr. David Spiegel, a major shareholder, $140,000 from Mr. Robert Schacter et al and $20,000 from others. These promissory notes are payable upon demand, not subject to any premium or penalty for prepayment, bear simple interest of 8% per annum, and are to be repaid in 180 days. An additional 4% interest will be charged on any notes exceeding 180 days. As of September 30, 2008, $850,000 is in default and accruing post-maturity interest. The promissory notes issued to Messrs. Stein and Spiegel on December 11, 2007 for an aggregate of $400,000 began incurring a post-maturity rate of interest on March 11, 2008 as a result of non-payment at the maturity date. These promissory notes originally were issued with simple interest of 8% per year and were to be repaid in cash after 90 days. Promissory notes issued to Messrs. Stein and Spiegel on February 21, 2008, March 20, 2008 and April 1, 2008 for an aggregate of $450,000 began incurring a post-maturity rate of interest on August 20, 2008, September 17, 2008 and September 29, 2008, respectively, as a result of non-payment at the maturity date. In addition, as of September 30, 2008, total unpaid interest of approximately $64,000 is due, consisting of $33,000 to Mr. Stein, $29,000 to Mr. Spiegel and $2,000 to others.
Associated with the promissory notes are warrants. Each warrant is a three (3)-year warrant with an exercise price of $1.00, and the warrants represent, in the aggregate, an underlying sixty-two thousand (62,000) shares of common stock for Mr. Spiegel, an underlying fifty-one thousand (51,000) shares of common stock for Mr. Stein, an underlying fourteen thousand (14,000) shares of common stock for Mr. Schacter and an underlying two thousand (2,000) shares of common stock for others. These warrants were issued as added consideration for the notes. These warrants have been documented using customary terms and include a cashless or net exercise provision for exercise. In addition, on April 9, 2008, we received
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$164,000 from the sale of 164,000 shares of our Common Stock in a private placement. See Footnote 8 Stockholders Equity Common Stock.
Apogee continues to be an operating entity as we continue to receive royalty revenue from our former product line.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Revenue Recognition
Apogee recognizes revenue in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104 (SAB 104), Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements: Revenue Recognition, which states that revenue should be recognized when the following revenue recognition criteria are met: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) the product has been shipped and the customer takes ownership and assumes the risk of loss; (3) the selling price is fixed or determinable; and (4) collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured. We had no product revenue during the quarter ended September 30, 2008. The following policies apply to Apogees two major product sales categories for revenue recognition. Sales to end users (OEM): revenue is recognized under our standard terms and conditions of sale, title and risk of loss transfer to the customer at the time products are shipped from our warehouse or delivered to the customers representative/freight forwarder. Sales to Distributors: from time to time, we provided stock rotation rights, price protection and other incentives to our Distributors. As a result of these incentives, Apogee has adopted a policy of deferring recognition of revenue until the distributor sells products to its customers based upon receipt of point-of-sale reports from the distributors. We accrue the estimated cost of post-sale obligations including product warranty returns, based on historical experience. To date we have experienced minimal warranty returns.
In addition, we record royalty revenue when earned in accordance with the underlying agreements. Consulting and licensing revenue is recognized as services are performed.
In April of 2008, SigmaTel, Inc. agreed to pay Apogee a percentage of the royalties it received from STMicroelectronics NV (ST) in exchange for supporting their royalty negotiations with ST. As a result of this agreement, Apogee received approximately $38,000 and $63,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008. Subsequently, on November 4, 2008 Apogee was notified that ST and Freescale (formerly SigmaTel, Inc.) had agreed to a reduction in the royalties. We expect no future payments under this arrangement. See Footnote 13 Subsequent Events Royalty Payments from STMicroelectronics NV.
Loss Per Share
Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing the net profit or loss attributable to common stockholders for the period by the weighted average number of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per share is computed based on the weighted average number of common stock and dilutive potential common stock outstanding. The calculation of diluted net loss per share excluded potential common stock if the effect is anti-dilutive. Potential common stock consists of incremental common stock issuable upon the exercise of stock options and common stock issuable upon the exercise of common stock warrants.
Research and Development
Costs for research and development are expensed as incurred.
Legal Fees
We record legal costs (such as fees and expenses of external lawyers and other service providers) when incurred or when it is probable that a liability has been incurred on or before the balance sheet date and the amount can be reasonably estimated if invoices have not been received. Significantly higher legal fees were incurred during the quarters ended June 30, 2008 and September 30, 2008, compared to prior periods, in connection with the ongoing SEC investigation and our indemnification of our President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Contingencies
Apogee is involved in and/or indemnifies others in various legal proceedings. Management assesses the probability of loss for such contingencies and recognizes a liability when a loss is probable and estimable. See Footnote 10 Indemnification Arrangements with our Executives and Others.
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Inventories
Inventories, including inventory held at distributors, are stated at the lower of cost on a first-in, first-out basis or market. This policy requires us to make estimates regarding the market value of our inventory, including an assessment of excess or obsolete inventory.
On January 15, 2008, we sold the remaining DDX inventory held in our Norwood office to one of our customers and on January 24, 2008, we sold the remaining DDX inventory housed in Hong Kong to one of our former DDX distributors. Total proceeds received from the disposition of the DDX inventory were $17,000. In addition, we may share in proceeds from this sale of inventory by our former distributor if sales exceed certain limits.
Inventories purchase commitment losses
Apogee accrues for estimated losses on non-cancelable purchase orders, which may occur if the future sales price declines below the committed purchase price. There are no outstanding significant purchase commitments of product inventory, and therefore, no provision for estimated losses on non-cancellable purchase orders was required at September 30, 2008.
Property and Equipment
Major replacements and betterments of equipment are capitalized. Cost of normal maintenance and repairs is charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful lives of the assets using accelerated methods.
Leasehold Improvements
Leasehold improvements are amortized over either the term of lease or the estimated useful life of the improvement.
Patents
Costs incurred to register and obtain patents are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over five years, the patents estimated useful lives.
Exclusive License Fee
We capitalized license fees paid to third parties for costs associated with the exclusive rights to their patents. We were amortizing these fees over a period of four years. During the quarter ended June 30, 2008, Apogee elected to terminate our 2006 license agreement with the University of Akron Research Foundation and expensed the remaining license fees as well as expensing an additional $30,000, which represented the minimum royalty due under this terminated license agreement.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
We consider all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Accounts Receivable
We carry our trade receivables from direct customers less an allowance for doubtful accounts to ensure that trade receivables are carried at net realizable value. On a periodic basis, we evaluate the collectibility of our accounts receivable on a variety of factors, including length of time receivables are past due, indication of customer willingness to pay, significant one-time events and historical experience. An additional reserve for individual accounts is recorded when we become aware of a customers inability to meet its financial obligations, such as in the case of bankruptcy filings or substantial deterioration in the customers operating results or financial position. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required. Accounts receivable are generally considered past due if any portion of the receivable balance is outstanding for more than 90 days. If circumstances related to our customers change, estimates of the recoverability of receivables would be further adjusted.
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Fair value of financial instruments
Carrying amounts of certain of our financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and notes and accounts payable, approximate their fair values due to their relatively short maturities and based upon comparable market information available at the respective balance sheet dates. We do not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes.
Stock-Based Compensation
Apogee had a stock-based compensation plan, the 1997 Employee, Director and Consultant Stock Option Plan (the 1997 Plan), which is described below. This 1997 Plan expired as of May 14, 2007. At our Annual Meeting held on August 28, 2007, the shareholders approved the adoption of a new stock-based compensation plan, the 2007 Employee, Director and Consultant Stock Plan (the 2007 Plan). Prior to fiscal 2006, we accounted for the stock-based compensation under the recognition and measurement provisions of Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related Interpretations, as permitted by Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (SFAS 123(R)).
Effective January 1, 2006, we adopted SFAS 123(R) using the modified-prospective-transition method. Under this transition method, stock compensation costs recognized beginning January 1, 2006 include (a) compensation cost for all stock-based compensation payments granted prior to, but not yet vested as of January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS 123(R), and (b) compensation cost for all stock-based payments granted on or subsequent to January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123(R). Due to the adoption of SFAS 123(R), included in our net loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, were stock-based compensation charges of approximately $14,000 and $47,000, respectively. This compares to approximately $24,000 and $78,000 for the same periods in 2007.
Accounting for Stock Compensation
Stock-based compensation costs are generally based on the fair value calculated from the Black-Scholes option-pricing model on the date of grant for stock options. The fair values of option grants are amortized as compensation expense over the options vesting period. Compensation expense recognized is shown in the operating activities section of the consolidated statements of cash flow.
In anticipation of adopting SFAS 123(R), Apogee evaluated the assumptions used by it in applying the Black-Scholes model. We continue to calculate the expected stock price volatility based solely on historical volatility. We believe that historical volatility provides the best estimate of future stock price volatility.
The expected term of options was previously and is currently calculated based on an analysis of vesting periods and contractual life. Apogee believes that this analysis provides a better estimate of option term periods.
We estimate the expected life of the option and determine a risk-free rate based on U.S. Treasury issues with remaining terms similar to the expected life of the option. We have never paid cash dividends and do not currently intend to pay cash dividends. Additionally, we have estimated an expected term of 7.5 years, expected volatility of approximately 100% and risk free interest rate of 3.415% as of September 30, 2008.
Pursuant to SFAS 123(R), we are required to estimate potential forfeitures of stock grants and adjust compensation cost recorded accordingly. The estimate of forfeitures will be adjusted over the requisite service period to the extent that actual forfeitures differ, or are expected to differ, from such estimates. Changes in estimated forfeitures will be recognized through a cumulative catch-up adjustment in the period of change and will also impact the amount of stock compensation expense to be recognized in future periods.
Apogees stock compensation activity with respect to the nine months ended September 30, 2008 is summarized below:
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Stock Options |
|
Shares |
|
Weighted- |
|
Weighted- |
|
Aggregate |
|
||
Outstanding at December 31, 2007 |
|
2,938,100 |
|
$ |
4.5548 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Exercised |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Cancelled or expired |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Outstanding at September 30, 2008 |
|
2,938,100 |
|
$ |
4.5548 |
|
5.4370 |
|
$ |
5,100 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Vested at September 30, 2008 |
|
2,578,000 |
|
$ |
5.0677 |
|
4.7792 |
|
$ |
750 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Exercisable at September 30, 2008 |
|
2,578,000 |
|
$ |
5.0677 |
|
4.7792 |
|
$ |
750 |
|
The following table summarizes information about options outstanding as of September 30, 2008:
|
|
Options Outstanding |
|
Options Exercisable |
|
||||||||
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
||
|
|
|
|
Remaining |
|
Average |
|
|
|
Average |
|
||
Range of Exercise |
|
Number |
|
Contractual |
|
Exercise |
|
Number |
|
Exercise |
|
||
Prices |
|
Outstanding |
|
Term |
|
Price |
|
Exercisable |
|
Price |
|
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
$0.25 1.69 |
|
1,178,900 |
|
7.4256 |
|
$ |
1.0012 |
|
679,800 |
|
$ |
1.0630 |
|
$2.71 6.59 |
|
1,299,200 |
|
3.5118 |
|
$ |
5.4017 |
|
1,299,200 |
|
$ |
5.4017 |
|
$8.45 12.15 |
|
599,000 |
|
5.5655 |
|
$ |
8.8883 |
|
599,000 |
|
$ |
8.8883 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Total at September 30, 2008 |
|
3,077,100 |
|
5.4051 |
|
$ |
4.3945 |
|
2,578,000 |
|
$ |
5.0677 |
|
During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, Apogee granted options to purchase 160,000 shares of its common stock at a weighted average fair market value of $0.7405. In addition, during the nine months ended September 30, 2008, options to purchase 104,900 shares of Apogee common stock vested. The weighted average exercise price of these options was $1.0442. No options were exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2008. During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, Apogee granted options to purchase 110,000 shares of its common stock at a weighted average fair market value of $0.7470. During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, options to purchase 114,000 shares of Apogee common stock expired. No options were exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2007. During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, options to purchase 89,100 shares of Apogee common stock vested. The weighted average fair value of these options was $0.8494 Total stock-based compensation expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, was approximately $14,000 and $47,000, respectively, compared to approximately $24,000 and $78,000, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Management does not believe there are any recently issued but not yet effective accounting pronouncements that will have a material effect on our financial statements and results of operation.
3. Accounts Receivable
Accounts Receivable at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 are comprised of the following:
|
|
September 30, |
|
December 31, |
|
||
|
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
||
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
(Audited) |
|
||
Distributor |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
1,650 |
|
Direct customers |
|
9,377 |
|
19,456 |
|
||
|
|
$ |
9,377 |
|
$ |
21,106 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Less allowance for doubtful accounts |
|
$ |
(9,377 |
) |
(10,570 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Net accounts receivable |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
10,536 |
|
4. Property and Equipment
Property and equipment at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 are comprised of the following:
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|
|
September 30, |
|
December 31, |
|
||
|
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
||
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
(Audited) |
|
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Equipment |
|
$ |
189,780 |
|
$ |
181,459 |
|
Software |
|
32,943 |
|
32,943 |
|
||
Furniture and fixtures |
|
22,047 |
|
22,047 |
|
||
Leasehold improvements |
|
92,892 |
|
92,892 |
|
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
|
$ |
337,662 |
|
$ |
329,341 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Less accumulated depreciation |
|
(206,282 |
) |
(145,896 |
) |
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
|
$ |
131,380 |
|
$ |
183,445 |
|
Depreciation expense was $12,487 and $37,165 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, respectively, compared to $9,911 and $28,398 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, respectively.
The estimated useful lives of the classes of physical assets were as follows:
Description |
|
Depreciable Lives |
|
|
|
|
|
Equipment |
|
5 years |
|
Software |
|
3 years |
|
Furniture and fixtures |
|
7 years |
|
Leasehold improvements |
|
Term of lease |
|
5. Asset Impairment
We recorded an Intangible Asset impairment charge of $40,000 at December 31, 2007 to reflect lower than anticipated revenues from our MEMS sensor product line. This charge is based on estimates by management and was recorded against $100,000 of intangible assets associated with MEMS intellectual property acquired in 2004. No additional charges were recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.
6. Accrued Expenses
|
|
September 30, |
|
December 31, |
|
||
|
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
||
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
(Audited) |
|
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Accrued audit expenses |
|
$ |
63,000 |
|
$ |
63,000 |
|
Accrued legal expenses |
|
5,000 |
|
7,000 |
|
||
Accrued consulting expenses |
|
37,000 |
|
|
|
||
Other accrued expenses |
|
50,000 |
|
19,000 |
|
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
|
$ |
155,000 |
|
$ |
89,000 |
|
7. Promissory Notes, Loans and Warrants
During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, Apogee received proceeds from unsecured interest-bearing promissory notes in the amounts of $510,000 from Mr. Herbert M. Stein, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors, $620,000 from Mr. David Spiegel, a major shareholder, $140,000 from Mr. Robert Schacter et al and $20,000 from others. These promissory notes are payable upon demand, not subject to any premium or penalty for prepayment, bear simple interest of 8% per annum, and are to be repaid in 180 days. An additional 4% interest will be charged on any notes exceeding 180 days. As of September 30, 2008, $850,000 is in default and accruing post-maturity interest. The promissory notes issued to Messrs. Stein and Spiegel on December 11, 2007 for an aggregate of $400,000 began incurring a post-maturity rate of interest on March 11, 2008 as a result of non-payment at the maturity date. These promissory notes originally were issued with simple interest of 8% per year and were to be repaid in cash after 90 days. Promissory notes issued to Messrs. Stein and Spiegel on February 21, 2008, March 20, 2008 and April 1, 2008 for an aggregate of $450,000
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began incurring a post-maturity rate of interest on August 20, 2008, September 17, 2008 and September 29, 2008, respectively, as a result of non-payment at the maturity date. In addition, as of September 30, 2008, total unpaid interest of approximately $64,000 is due, consisting of $33,000 to Mr. Stein, $29,000 to Mr. Spiegel and $2,000 to others.
Associated with the promissory notes are warrants. Each warrant is a three (3)-year warrant with an exercise price of $1.00, and the warrants represent, in the aggregate, an underlying sixty-two thousand (62,000) shares of common stock for Mr. Spiegel, an underlying fifty-one thousand (51,000) shares of common stock for Mr. Stein, an underlying fourteen thousand (14,000) shares of common stock for Mr. Schacter et al and an underlying ten thousand (2,000) each shares of common stock for others. These warrants were issued as added consideration for the notes. These warrants have been documented using customary terms and include a cashless or net exercise provision for exercise. The values of these warrants were determined by using the Black Scholes valuation model. The following tables detail the warrants issued and assumptions used.
David Spiegel
|
|
|
|
Stock Price |
|
|
|
|
|
Risk Free |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
|
|
Number of |
|
At Date of |
|
Term of |
|
Strike |
|
Interest |
|
|
|
Value Per |
|
|
|
||||
Date of Warrant |
|
Warrants |
|
Issuance |
|
Warrant |
|
Price |
|
Rate |
|
Volatility |
|
Warrant |
|
Total Value |
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
February 21, 2008 |
|
10,000 |
|
$ |
0.65 |
|
3 Years |
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
2.23 |
|
98.45824 |
% |
$ |
0.3462 |
|
$ |
3,462.00 |
|
March 20, 2008 |
|
10,000 |
|
$ |
0.70 |
|
3 Years |
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
1.71 |
|
99.87467 |
% |
$ |
0.3867 |
|
$ |
3,867.00 |
|
April 1, 2008 |
|
5,000 |
|
$ |
0.85 |
|
3 Years |
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
1.94 |
|
100.00925 |
% |
$ |
0.5042 |
|
$ |
2,526.00 |
|
May 15, 2008 |
|
5,000 |
|
$ |
0.83 |
|
3 Years |
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
2.70 |
|
102.78266 |
% |
$ |
0.5036 |
|
$ |
2,518.00 |
|
June 16, 2008 |
|
6,500 |
|
$ |
0.63 |
|
3 Years |
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
3.33 |
|
104.12541 |
% |
$ |
0.3555 |
|
$ |
2,310.75 |
|
June 18, 2008 |
|
5,000 |
|
$ |
0.61 |
|
3 Years |
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
3.19 |
|
104.07197 |
% |
$ |
0.3397 |
|
$ |
1,698.50 |
|
July 15, 2008 |
|
5,000 |
|
$ |
0.87 |
|
3 Years |
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
2.70 |
|
104.55357 |
% |
$ |
0.5429 |
|
$ |
2,714.50 |
|
July 28, 2008 |
|
5,000 |
|
$ |
0.75 |
|
3 Years |
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
2.90 |
|
104.54508 |
% |
$ |
0.4481 |
|
$ |
2,240.60 |
|
August 12, 2008 |
|
3,500 |
|
$ |
0.75 |
|
3 Years |
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
2.73 |
|
104.93498 |
% |
$ |
0.4488 |
|
$ |
1,570.80 |
|
August 27, 2008 |
|
3,500 |
|
$ |
0.85 |
|
3 Years |
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
2.58 |
|
106.26182 |
% |
$ |
0.5331 |
|
$ |
1,865.85 |
|
September 5, 2008 |
|
3,500 |
|
$ |
0.86 |
|
3 Years |
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
2.44 |
|
106.21122 |
% |
$ |
0.5404 |
|
$ |
1,891.40 |
|
Total |
|
62,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
26,665.40 |
|
Herbert M. Stein
|
|
|
|
Stock Price |
|
|
|
|
|
Risk Free |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
|
|
Number of |
|
At Date of |
|
Term of |
|
Strike |
|
Interest |
|
|
|
Value Per |
|
|
|
||||
Date of Warrant |
|
Warrants |
|
Issuance |
|
Warrant |
|
Price |
|
Rate |
|
Volatility |
|
Warrant |
|
Total Value |
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
February 21, 2008 |
|
10,000 |
|
$ |
0.65 |
|
3 Years |
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
2.23 |
|
98.45824 |
% |
$ |
0.3462 |
|
$ |
3,462.00 |
|
March 20, 2008 |
|
5,000 |
|
$ |
0.70 |
|
3 Years |
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
1.71 |
|
99.87467 |
% |
$ |
0.3867 |
|
$ |
1,933.50 |
|
April 1, 2008 |
|
5,000 |
|
$ |
0.85 |
|
3 Years |
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
1.94 |
|
100.00925 |
% |
$ |
0.5042 |
|
$ |
2,526.00 |
|
May 15, 2008 |
|
5,000 |
|
$ |
0.83 |
|
3 Years |
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
2.70 |
|
102.78266 |
% |
$ |
0.5036 |
|
$ |
2,518.00 |
|
June 16, 2008 |
|
3,500 |
|
$ |
0.63 |
|
3 Years |
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
3.33 |
|
104.12541 |
% |
$ |
0.3555 |
|
$ |
1,244.25 |
|
June 18, 2008 |
|
4,000 |
|
$ |
0.61 |
|
3 Years |
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
3.19 |
|
104.07197 |
% |
$ |
0.3397 |
|
$ |
1,358.80 |
|
July 15, 2008 |
|
3,000 |
|
$ |
0.87 |
|
3 Years |
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
2.70 |
|
104.55357 |
% |
$ |
0.5429 |
|
$ |
1,628.70 |
|
July 28, 2008 |
|
5,000 |
|
$ |
0.75 |
|
3 Years |
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
2.90 |
|
104.545 08 |
% |
$ |
0.4481 |
|
$ |
2,240.60 |
|
August 12, 2008 |
|
3,500 |
|
$ |
0.75 |
|
3 Years |
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
2.73 |
|
104.93498 |
% |
$ |
0.4488 |
|
$ |
1,570.80 |
|
August 27, 2008 |
|
3,500 |
|
$ |
0.85 |
|
3 Years |
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
2.58 |
|
106.26182 |
% |
$ |
0.5331 |
|
$ |
1,865.85 |
|
September 5, 2008 |
|
3,500 |
|
$ |
0.86 |
|
3 Years |
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
2.44 |
|
106.21122 |
% |
$ |
0.5404 |
|
$ |
1,891.40 |
|
Total |
|
51,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
22,239.90 |
|
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The promissory notes issued to Messrs. Stein and Spiegel on December 11, 2007, February 21, 2008, March 20, 2008 and April 1, 2008 for an aggregate of $850,000 are incurring a post-maturity rate of interest 12%. The promissory notes originally were issued with simple interest of 8% per year and were to be repaid in cash after 90 days for the December 11, 2007 and 180 days for the remaining promissory notes. The effective interest rate is approximately 17%.
Through September 30, 2008, Apogee has received total proceeds from loans and promissory notes of $760,000, $770,000 and $160,000 from Mr. Stein and Mr. Spiegel and others, respectively.
The following tables represent the net payable due as of September 30, 2008:
|
|
Herbert M. Stein |
|
David Spiegel |
|
Total |
|
|||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Total proceeds from Loans and Promissory Notes |
|
$ |
760,000 |
|
$ |
770,000 |
|
$ |
1,530,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Discount (Fair Market Value of Warrants) |
|
(7,665 |
) |
(9,312 |
) |
(16,977 |
) |
|||
|
|
$ |
752,336 |
|
$ |
760,688 |
|
$ |
1,513,023 |
|
As of September 30, 2008 unpaid interest of $33,304 and $29,350 is due to Mr. Stein and Mr. Spiegel, respectively.
Other Warrants
|
|
|
|
Stock Price |
|
|
|
|
|
Risk Free |
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At Date of |
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Term of |
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Strike |
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Interest |
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Value Per |
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||||
Date of Warrant |
|
Warrants |
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Issuance |
|
Warrant |
|
Price |
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Rate |
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Volatility |
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Warrant |
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Total Value |
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Others |
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July 28, 2008 |
|
2,000 |
|
$ |
0.75 |
|
3 Years |
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
2.90 |
|
104.545 08 |
% |
$ |
0.4460 |
|
$ |
892.00 |
|
Robert Schacter et al* |
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September 5, 2008 |
|
14,000 |
|
$ |
0.86 |
|
3 Years |
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
2.44 |
|
106.21122 |
% |
$ |
0.5404 |
|
$ |
7,565.60 |
|
* 10,000 Warrants issued in the name of TYJO Corporation Money Purchase Pension Plan, 2,000 Warrants issued in the name of Mr. Robert Schacter, as Custodian for Tyler Schacter UTMA/CA and 2,000 Warrants issued in the name of Mr. Robert Schacter, as Custodian for Joseph Schacter UTMA/CA Warrants issued to Mr. Robert Schacter.
The following table represents the net payable due as of September 30, 2008.
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Robert Schacter |
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Others |
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Total |
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Total proceeds from Loans and Promissory Notes |
|
$ |
140,000 |
|
$ |
20,000 |
|
$ |
160,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Discount (Fair Market Value of Warrants) |
|
(6,515 |
) |
(574 |
) |
(7,089 |
) |
|||
|
|
$ |
134,485 |
|
$ |
19,426 |
|
$ |
152,911 |
|
As of September 30, 2008 unpaid interest of $809 and $289 is due Mr. Robert Schacter and others, respectively.
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8. Stockholders Equity
Preferred Stock
At our Annual Meeting held on August 28, 2007, our shareholders approved an Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation authorizing five million shares of undesignated preferred stock. These shares will have future rights and preferences to be determined at the sole discretion of our Board of Directors.
Common Stock
At our Annual Meeting held on August 28, 2007, our shareholders approved an Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation increasing the number of shares of common stock authorized from 20 million to 40 million. On April 9, 2008, Apogee sold 164,000 shares of our common stock to accredited investors at a price of $1.00 per share. The net proceeds to Apogee were $152,519, which we will use for general working capital and corporate purposes. The shares of Apogees common stock were issued and sold in a private placement in reliance on an exemption from registration provided by Section 4(2) of Securities Act of 133, as amended, and Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder. The shares of common stock issued in this private placement were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be subsequently offered or sold by the investors in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements.
Stock Options
During the three months ended September 30, 2008, we awarded each of our outside directors options to purchase 40,000 shares, at an exercise price of $1.00 per share. During the three months ended September 30, 2007, we awarded certain of our employees options to purchase 26,000 shares, in the aggregate, at an exercise price of $0.74 per share. These options were granted under the 2007 Plan. The options granted to these employees vest over five years beginning at the first anniversary of the date of grant.
9. Related Party Transactions
In addition to the Promissory Notes, Loans and Warrants described in Footnote 7, we rent our facility from an entity controlled by a stockholder for $4,400 per month pursuant to a lease that expired December 31, 2005. Currently, we are renting the facility on a month-to-month basis.
10. Indemnification Arrangements with our Executives and Others
Apogee has been assuming and will continue to assume the legal costs and related expenses of Herbert M. Stein, in connection with the civil action styled Joseph Shamy vs. Herbert M. Stein, Case No.: 50 2005 CA 007719 XXXXMB. In this action instituted on August 10, 2005 and pending in Palm Beach Court Circuit Court, Joseph Shamy has sued Herbert M. Stein, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Apogee, for fraud and breach of fiduciary duty in connection with Shamys purchase of Apogee shares in 2003 and 2004. The initial Complaint was dismissed for failing to adequately allege fraud. In his Amended Complaint, Shamy alleged that in or around October 2003, Mr. Stein, in his capacity as President and Chief Executive Officer of Apogee, provided Mr. Shamy with misleading financial projections for Apogee in the form of a spreadsheet which Shamy attached as Exhibit A to the Amended Complaint. Mr. Stein has vigorously denied the allegations of the Complaint, including that he prepared or ever saw the spreadsheet at any time before it was attached to the Amended Complaint. Mr. Stein has moved for summary judgment.
We have incurred approximately $648,000 toward this indemnification through September 30, 2008. Although we are assuming legal costs and expenses of Herbert M. Stein, we do not believe that it is probable that a Company asset will be impaired or a liability will be incurred as a result of the outcome of the legal matter and, as such, the amount of potential loss cannot be reasonably estimated.
An investigation by the SEC, which the Company first became aware of in May 2005, is ongoing. The Company believes that the subject matter of this investigation is the Companys prior revenue recognition practices that were addressed in the Companys restatement of its financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004. As previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, as amended, Apogees Audit Committee, with the assistance of independent counsel, conducted an investigation into Apogees historical accounting practices that resulted in the implementation of remedial actions. See our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2004, as amended, for detail regarding the restatement.
In July 2008, Apogee, its Chief Executive Officer and other employees received notifications from the Staff of the SEC relating to the Staffs 2005 investigation. These notifications, known as Wells Notices, stated that the Staff is considering recommending that the Commission bring enforcement actions against the Company and certain employees, based on
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alleged violations of certain provisions of the federal securities laws, including Section 17(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Rule 10b-5 thereunder, Sections 13(a), 13(b)(2)(A) and 13(b)(2)(B) of the Exchange Act, and Rules 12b-20, 13a-1 and 13a-13 thereunder. The Wells Notice sent to the Company indicates that in any action actually brought against the Company, the Staff would seek an injunction against future violations of the federal securities laws as relief. We continue to coordinate with the Staff with respect to their investigation, and seek to comply with requests as they arise.
We do not believe that it is probable that a Company asset will be impaired or a liability will be incurred as a result of the outcome of the legal matters and, as such, the amount of potential loss cannot be reasonably estimated. We have agreed to indemnify certain employees, directors and a former employee in connection with the SEC investigation. As of September 30, 2008, we have incurred approximately $517,000 in legal expenses to indemnify these individuals in association with this matter. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, we recorded approximately $118,000 and $507,000, respectively, toward this indemnification and we could incur significantly larger costs before this matter is resolved. These costs are not being reimbursed under our Directors and Officers Insurance Policy.
11. Tax Loss Carryforwards
The following approximates the net loss carryforwards we have available in the future for federal and state tax purposes as of December 31, 2007:
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December 31, |
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December 31, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
|
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Net operating loss carryforwards |
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|
|
|
|
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Federal |
|
$ |
15,500,000 |
|
$ |
12,300,000 |
|
State |
|
$ |
9,200,000 |
|
$ |
6,000,000 |
|
Business credits available in the future:
|
|
December 31, |
|
December 31, |
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||
|
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2007 |
|
2006 |
|
||
Business credits available in the future |
|
|
|
|
|
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Federal |
|
$ |
980,000 |
|
$ |
910,000 |
|
State |
|
$ |
300,000 |
|
$ |
290,000 |
|
The net operating loss carryforwards will begin to expire in 2017 for federal tax purposes and in 2008 for state tax purposes. The federal and state credits will begin to expire in 2016.
Significant changes in our ownership may substantially reduce the available carryforwards and related tax benefits.
12. Notification from the American Stock Exchange
As reported on our report on Form 8-K dated November 8, 2007, we were notified by a letter from the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) on November 2, 2007 that the period provided to us by AMEX to regain compliance with its continued listing requirements had expired without our having regained compliance with the relevant continued listing standards. As a result, the staff of the AMEX notified us of their intent to remove our common stock from the AMEX by filing a delisting application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) pursuant to Section 1009(d) of the AMEX Company Guide (the Company Guide), and Rule 12d2-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
On December 12, 2007, a hearing with the Listings Qualifications Panel was conducted. Subsequently, we were notified that the Listings Qualification Panel upheld their decision to cease the continue listing of our stock. We immediately began the transitioning process to the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board® and/or the Pink Sheets© LLC.
On January 23, 2008, we announced that our shares will be quoted on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board® under the symbol ATCS.
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13. Subsequent Events
Additional Financings
On October 27, 2008, we issued unsecured interest-bearing promissory notes, in the aggregate, for $166,000 for funds received in October 2008. We received $35,000 from Mr. Spiegel, $25,000 from Mr. Stein, $100,000 from Mr. Robert Schacter and $6,000 from others. On October 27, 2008, in connection with the promissory notes, we issued warrants to these individuals. One warrant representing three-thousand five hundred shares of Apogee common stock was issued to Mr. Spiegel, one warrant representing two-thousand five hundred shares of Apogee common stock was issued to Mr. Stein, one warrant representing twenty-five thousand shares of Apogee Common stock was issued to Mr. Schacter and two warrants each representing three hundred shares of Apogee common stock was issued to others. All warrants issued at an exercise price of $1.00 and were issued as added consideration for the additional $166,000.
STMicroelectronics NV Royalty Payments
On November 4, 2008 Apogee was notified by STMicroelectronics NV that they had reached an agreement with Freescale (formerly SigmaTel, Inc.) reducing the quarterly royalties due Freescale. The original agreement was a result of the transaction with SigmaTel, Inc. (SigmaTel) whereby we sold certain assets of our audio division, including the DDX technology and the associated royalties from our license agreement with ST, for approximately $9.78 million. Upon acceptance by Freescale of the lower royalty payments, the arrangement agreed to between Freescale and Apogee in April 2008 was cancelled. We expect no future payments under this arrangement.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
GENERAL
The following Managements Discussion and Analysis of the Companys Financial Condition and Results of Operations for the three-and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2008 and September 30, 2007, should be read in conjunction with the Companys Financial Statements and related footnotes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. This discussion contains, in addition to historical statements, forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include the factors discussed in the section titled ITEM 1A RISK FACTORS as well as other factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2007.
OVERVIEW
We are developing proprietary intradermal drug delivery systems for vaccines and other pharmaceuticals that we intend to market to pharmaceutical and medical device companies. We are also engaged in the development of proprietary sensor, based health monitoring systems for the elderly care and other markets that we intend to manufacture and market to individuals and health organizations. Our two major business activities are organized under the Life Science Group and the Health Monitoring Group. Our Life Science Group is developing PyraDerm, an advanced intradermal drug delivery system to meet the needs of patients, health insurers and companies developing pharmaceuticals, as well as governments and international health organizations. We believe PyraDerm, has advantages over competitive approaches for the delivery of vaccines, high potency therapeutic protein drugs and other pharmaceuticals. We have evaluated the feasibility of PyraDerm by performing in vitro tests with model drugs and are in the process of in vivo testing with two leading research organizations to evaluate the advantages of PyraDerm in the delivery of Hepatitis B and the Pandemic Influenza vaccine antigens. We are working to establish pharmaceutical industry compliant manufacturing methods and to define regulatory strategies to support PyraDerms potential commercialization. If in vitro and in vivo evaluation of PyraDerm is successful, we intend to pursue licensing/development or partnership agreements with pharmaceutical companies interested in this technology. In August 2007, we announced an expansion of our sensor business to include the development of IntellaPAL, an innovative sensor-based monitoring system designed to improve the security, independence and quality of life for the elderly and their families. IntellaPAL will utilize a wireless sensor module and advanced software processing to continuously measure a range of health characteristics and automatically notify responders when specified conditions are detected. In addition, the system will provide monitored data online so that approved caregivers will be able to assist in the early identification of certain health characteristics. We have developed a family of proprietary Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS)-based pressure sensor designs and are now evaluating various commercialization options. There is a
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possibility this product line will be discontinued if the results determine commercialization is not economically viable or if we do not raise additional capital. We had no material revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, virtually all of our revenue was derived from the sale of the remaining DDX audio IC inventory and of royalty revenue. In April of 2008, SigmaTel, Inc. agreed to pay Apogee a percentage of the royalties it received from STMicroelectronics NV (ST) in exchange for supporting their royalty negotiations with ST. As a result of this agreement, Apogee received approximately $38,000 and $63,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008. On November 4, 2008 Apogee was notified that ST and Freescale (formerly SigmaTel, Inc.) had agreed to a reduction in the royalties, thus cancelling the arrangement from April 2008. We expect no future payments under this arrangement. See Footnote 13 Subsequent Events Royalty Payments from STMicroelectronics NV.
We expect that any future revenue will initially be in the form of potential licensing and development revenues resulting from the grant of rights to our intellectual property. In order to support our operations we need to secure additional funding in 2008. Subject to receipt of sufficient funding, we plan to add a network of direct sales staff, independent sales representatives and distributors to support our medical and sensor products. We currently plan to outsource the manufacturing, assembly and certain testing of our medical, health monitoring and sensor products.
At September 30, 2008, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $21.9 million, as compared to a deficit of $18.9 million as of December 31, 2007. Our historical net losses and accumulated deficit (since 1995) result primarily from the costs associated with our efforts to design, develop and market our DDX technology as well as costs associated with our efforts to develop new medical and sensor products.
As of September 30, 2008, we had 13 employees, compared to 14 employees at September 30, 2007. Effective as of June 9, 2008, 9 employees transitioned to part-time status in an effort to reduce human resource costs.
SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
The following selected financial data for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 have been derived from our unaudited financial statements. Any trends reflected by the following table may not be indicative of future results.
|
|
For the Three-Month Period |
|
For the Nine-Month Period |
|
||||||||
|
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
||||
|
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|
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Statement of Operations Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Revenue |
|
$ |
37,893 |
|
$ |
13,601 |
|
$ |
85,450 |
|
$ |
132,268 |
|
Costs and expenses |
|
(753,954 |
) |
(793,933 |
) |
(3,022,238 |
) |
(2,456,724 |
) |
||||
Other Income (expenses) |
|
(55,054 |
) |
67,825 |
|
(94,350 |
) |
123,760 |
|
||||
Net Loss |
|
$ |
(771,115 |
) |
$ |
(712,507 |
) |
$ |
(3,031,138 |
) |
$ |
(2,200,696 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Shares Outstanding |
|
12,132,332 |
|
12,033,332 |
|
12,132,332 |
|
12,033,332 |
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Total Assets |
|
$ |
518,896 |
|
$ |
1,372,370 |
|
$ |
518,896 |
|
$ |
1,372,370 |
|
Stockholders equity (deficiency) |
|
$ |
(3,023,556 |
) |
$ |
773,673 |
|
$ |
(3,023,556 |
) |
$ |
773,673 |
|
Loss per share (basic and fully diluted) |
|
$ |
(0.06 |
) |
$ |
(0.06 |
) |
$ |
(0.25 |
) |
$ |
(0.18 |
) |
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF THE COMPANY
Revenue
We have traditionally derived our revenue from three sources:
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· product sales, which formerly consisted of merchandise sales of our former DDX products made either directly to original equipment manufacturers or through point of sale (POS) by distributors. During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, we had product revenues of $21,951, and all remaining merchandise was sold in January 2008. All shipments related to the January 2008 sales were fulfilled from our contracted warehouse in Hong Kong or from our Norwood, Massachusetts office and were reported net of returns;
· royalty revenue, formerly consisted of royalties paid by STMicroelectronics under a license agreement, for which we retain limited rights following the SigmaTel transaction; See Footnote 13 Subsequent Events STMicroelectronics NV Royalty Payments, and
· consulting income related to contractual services or development activities for third parties. We may, in the future, receive royalties under our remaining audio licensing agreements and from potential new licensing agreements contemplated under our two new business groups. See Footnote 2 to our consolidated financial statements. We anticipate that any future revenue streams will come from our life science, health monitoring and sensor businesses, generally in the form of strategic alliances or arrangements with development or marketing partners, direct product sales and distribution arrangements, as well as, from licensing and development-related revenues resulting from the grant of rights to our intellectual property. We envision the future of our medical devices as (i) licensing or selling our technologies to pharmaceutical or medical device companies; (ii) establishing partnerships with pharmaceutical and medical device companies to commercialize our products; and (iii) developing, producing and marketing our own products. In order to develop and market any products, we will need to secure additional funding.
We recognized revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2008 of approximately $38,000, an increase of approximately $24,000 or 179%, from approximately $14,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2007. For the nine months ended September 30, 2008 revenue decreased approximately $47,000 or 35% to approximately $85,000 from approximately $132,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. On January 15, 2008, we sold the remaining DDX inventory held in our Norwood office to one of our customers, and on January 24, 2008, we sold the remaining DDX inventory housed in Hong Kong to one of our former DDX distributors. Total proceeds received from the disposition of the DDX inventory were $17,000. In addition, we may share in proceeds from the sale of this inventory by our former distributor if sales exceed certain limits.
See Footnote 13 Subsequent Events Royalty Payments from STMicroelectronics NV, for details related to discontinuance of future royalty payments to Apogee.
We anticipate that we will not generate any material future revenue until such time, if ever, when we are able to generate revenue from our life science, health monitoring and/or sensor products.
Cost of Revenue
Substantially all of the product revenue recorded in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 was from products related to our former audio IC business and had previously been fully reserved at 100%. All of the revenue recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2008 was for royalties received as a result of the above-referenced arrangement with SigmaTel. Therefore, we did not record any cost of revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2008. For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, we recorded cost of revenue associated with the sale of sensor products of $696. Cost of revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 associated with the sale of sensor products was $1,427.
Operating Expenses
Research and Development Costs
Our research and development, or R&D, expenses consist primarily of salaries, development material costs, and external consulting and service costs related to the development and design of new products. Research and development expenses decreased by approximately $5,000 or , or 2%, to approximately $300,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared to approximately $305,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2007. During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, R&D expenses increased by approximately $156,000, or 17%, to approximately $1.08 million, compared to approximately $924,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007.
The decrease in the three month comparison was the result of a reduction in the purchase of supplies and consumables for the medical laboratory as well as decreases in computer software, utilization of third-party consultants and travel, partially offset by increases in human resources and amortization expenses. Expenses primarily to support our laboratory decreased
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by approximately $10,000, or 71% and $3,000, or 8%, to approximately $4,000 and $43,000 for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared to approximately $14,000 and $46,000 for the same periods in 2007. This decrease was the result of our having previously supplied materials etc. toward the initial development and related testing requirements in our medical laboratory to support our research collaboration with St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital and the completion of our agreement with Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO). In addition, this reduction is a direct result of our efforts to limit purchases until additional funding is secured. During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, the cost of utilization of third-party consultants increased by approximately $30,000, or 22%, to approximately $165,000, compared to approximately $135,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. This increase was directly related to our continued in vivo testing efforts in our Life Science Group; as well as, the development of our first generation health monitoring products in our Health Monitoring Group. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, we incurred approximately $8,000 in expense to support in vivo vaccine studies performed by a prominent university compared to approximately $24,000 for the same periods in 2007. In addition we incurred approximately $26,000 in expense to support our research collaboration with St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. No comparable expense was incurred in the nine months ended September 30, 2007. During the second quarter of 2008, we curtailed further third-party consultant arrangements to support our Health Monitoring Group. With additional financing we will be in a position to resume development in this area.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, human resource costs increased by approximately $9,000, or 4%, and $97,000, or 16%, to approximately $227,000 and $722,000, respectively, compared to approximately $218,000 and $625,000 for the same periods in 2007. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, approximately $13,000 and $43,000, respectively, compared to approximately $14,000 and $43,000 for the same periods in 2007, in human resource expense was the result of our adoption of SFAS 123(R) effective as of January 1, 2006. Effective as of June 9, 2008, human resource expense was reduced by 20% for some R&D employees as a result of transitioning from full time to part time in order to reduce expenses.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased by approximately $1,000, or 8%, and $60,000, or 113%, to approximately $19,000 and $113,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, respectively, from approximately $18,000 and $53,000 for the same periods in 2007. We had been capitalizing license fees paid to third parties for costs associated with the exclusive rights to their patents. We were amortizing these fees over a period of four years. During the previous quarter ended June 30, 2008, we elected to terminate our 2006 license agreement with the University of Akron Research Foundation, as we had developed technology in-house and licensed a more compatible technology. As a result, we expensed the remaining $22,000 of unamortized license fees under this license agreement. In addition, during the quarter ended June 30, 2008, we expensed an additional $30,000, which represented the minimum royalty due under this terminated license agreement.
For the three months ended September 30, 2008, travel and entertainment expenses decreased by approximately $2,000, or 39%, to approximately $2,000, compared to approximately $4,000 for the same period in 2007. For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, travel and entertainment increased by approximately $12,000, or 90%, to approximately $25,000, compared to approximately $13,000 for the same period in 2007. This increase was primarily the result of our expanded effort in seeking strategic alliances for both our medical and health monitoring technologies. If we are able to secure additional financing, we anticipate that we will continue to commit resources to research and development activities as our financial position allows, and as a result, R&D costs are expected to increase substantially in the future.
Selling, General and Administrative Costs
Selling expenses consist primarily of salaries and related expenses for personnel engaged in the marketing and selling of our products, as well as costs related to trade shows, product literature, travel and other promotional support costs. General and Administrative costs consist primarily of executive and administrative salaries, professional fees and other associated corporate expenses. Selling, General and Administrative, or SG&A, expenses were approximately $454,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared to approximately $489,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2007. This represents a decrease of approximately $35,000, or 7%. SG&A expenses were approximately $1.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared to approximately $1.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. This represents an increase of approximately $400,000, or 27%. The decrease in the three-month year-to-year comparison was the result of a reduction in human resource costs, travel and entertainment and other operating expenses partially offset by an increase in professional fees. The increase in SG&A for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 was attributable primarily to increased professional fees in connection with the ongoing SEC investigation and our indemnification of our President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors (as described below), partially offset by decreases in annual listing fees as a result of our transitioning of the listing of our common stock from AMEX to OTCBB, human resource costs and other operating expenses.
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Human resources costs decreased by approximately $76,000, or 35%, and $139,000, or 21%, to approximately $142,000 and $538,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, respectively, compared to approximately $218,000 and $677,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007. This decrease in three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 was the result of a 20% reduction in SG&A employee salaries effective as of June 9, 2008, as well as reduced stock-based compensation expenses. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, stock compensation expense decreased by approximately $8,000, or 81%, and $30,500, or 89%, respectively, to $1,800 and $3,700 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared to approximately $9,800 and $34,200 for the same periods in 2007.
Professional expenses increased by approximately $75,000, or 45%, and $635,000, or 119%, to approximately $244,000 and $1.16 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared to approximately $169,000 and $532,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, legal expenses increased by $105,000, or 109%, and $654,000, or 190%, to approximately $201,000 and $1 million, respectively, compared to approximately $96,000 and $346,000 for the same periods in 2007. Legal fees increased primarily as a result of the ongoing SEC investigation, as well as our indemnification of our President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors.
An investigation by the SEC, which the Company first became aware of in May 2005, is ongoing. The Company believes that the subject matter of this investigation is the Companys prior revenue recognition practices that were addressed in the Companys restatement of its financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004. As previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, as amended, Apogees Audit Committee, with the assistance of independent counsel, conducted an investigation into Apogees historical accounting practices that resulted in the implementation of remedial actions. See our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2004, as amended, for detail regarding the restatement.
In July 2008, Apogee, its Chief Executive Officer and other employees received notifications from the Staff of the SEC relating to the Staffs 2005 investigation. These notifications, known as Wells Notices, stated that the Staff is considering recommending that the Commission bring enforcement actions against the Company and certain employees, based on alleged violations of certain provisions of the federal securities laws, including Section 17(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Rule 10b-5 thereunder, Sections 13(a), 13(b)(2)(A) and 13(b)(2)(B) of the Exchange Act, and Rules 12b-20, 13a-1 and 13a-13 thereunder. The Wells Notice sent to the Company indicates that in any action actually brought against the Company, the Staff would seek an injunction against future violations of the federal securities laws as relief. We continue to coordinate with the Staff with respect to their investigation, and seek to comply with requests as they arise.
We do not believe that it is probable that a Company asset will be impaired or a liability will be incurred as a result of the outcome of the legal matters and, as such, the amount of potential loss cannot be reasonably estimated. We have agreed to indemnify certain employees, directors and a former employee in connection with the SEC investigation. As of September 30, 2008, we have incurred approximately $517,000 in legal expenses to indemnify these individuals in association with this matter. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, we recorded approximately $118,000 and $507,000, respectively, toward this indemnification and we could incur significantly larger costs before this matter is resolved. Accounting fees increased by approximately $1,000 and $19,000 to approximately $25,000 and $70,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, respectively, compared to approximately $24,000 and $51,000 for the same periods in 2007. See Risk FactorsRisks Related to Our Business. In addition, legal fees associated with the indemnification costs in connection with the civil action styled Joseph Shamy vs. Herbert M. Stein Case No.: 50 2005 CA 007719 XXXXMB. In this action instituted on August 10, 2005 and pending in Palm Beach Court Circuit Court, Joseph Shamy has sued Herbert M. Stein, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Apogee, for fraud and breach of fiduciary duty in connection with Shamys purchase of Apogee shares in 2003 and 2004. The initial Complaint was dismissed for failing to adequately allege fraud. In his Amended Complaint, Shamy alleged that in or around October 2003, Mr. Stein, in his capacity as President and Chief Executive Officer of Apogee, provided Mr. Shamy with misleading financial projections for Apogee in the form of a spreadsheet which Shamy attached as Exhibit A to the Amended Complaint. Mr. Stein has vigorously denied the allegations of the Complaint, including that he prepared or ever saw the spreadsheet at any time before it was attached to the Amended Complaint. Mr. Stein has moved for summary judgment. These costs were approximately $14,000 and $89,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 compared to approximately $59,000 and $181,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007. To date, we have incurred $648,000 towards the indemnification of Mr. Stein. See Footnote 10 to the consolidated financial statementsIndemnification Arrangements with our Executives and Others. We are not receiving reimbursement under our Director and Officer insurance policy for either the indemnification of Mr. Stein or the ongoing investigation by the SEC, and we expect to continue to incur additional legal expenses related to these matters.
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Investor relations expense decreased by approximately $22,000, or 74%, to approximately $8,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared to approximately $30,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2007. As part of our cost reduction, we were forced to limit our investor relations expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2008. For the nine months ended September 30, 2008 investor relations expense increase by approximately $4,000 or 8% to approximately $64,000, compared to approximately $59,000 for the same period in 2007. This increase in the nine month period ending September 30, 2008 was due to our efforts to increase awareness among the financial and investing community of our scientific and corporate developments. If additional funding is secured, we will be in a position to resume focusing on increasing awareness of our scientific and corporate developments. This expense was partially offset by a decrease consulting expenses related to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by approximately $9,000, or 100%, and $46,500, or 99%. Since we had completed the major implementation phase of our Sarbanes-Oxley testing requirements, we did not incur any Sarbanes-Oxley-related expenses for the three and nine months ended September, 2008, compared to approximately $9,000 and $47,200 for the same periods in 2007. As a result of the transition of the listing of our common stock from AMEX to the OTCBB, our annual listing fees were reduced by approximately $20,000, or 85%, to approximately $4,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared to approximately $24,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. For the three months ended September 30, 2008, annual fees decreased by approximately $500, or 20%, to approximately $1,900 from approximately $2,400 for the same period in 2007.
Travel and Entertainment costs decreased by approximately $8,800, or 95% and $21,000, or 40% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, respectively, to approximately $500 and $31,000, compared to approximately $9,200 and $52,000 for the same periods in 2007. Office expenses decreased by approximately $3,000, or 34% and $11,000, or 35%, to approximately $6,000 and $20,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared to approximately $9,000 and $31,000 for the same periods in 2007. In addition, we had reductions to various other overhead expenses, including: communication, corporate insurance marketing and maintenance. Operating expenses are expected to increase over the next few quarters, if our financial position allows, supporting our Health Monitoring and Life Science Groups.
Interest Income (Expense)
Interest income includes income from Apogees cash and cash equivalents and from investments and expenses related to its financing activities. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, we generated interest income of approximately $58 and $842 compared to interest income of approximately $14,000 and $70,000 during the same periods in 2007. This decrease in interest income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 was primarily due to reduced cash balances.
Interest expense resulting from the issuance of promissory notes to Mr. Herbert M. Stein, Mr. David Spiegel, Mr. Robert Schacter et al, Mr. David Meyers and Ms. Annette Jaynes was approximately $56,000 and $103,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008. No interest expense was incurred for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007. During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, we recorded miscellaneous income of approximately $7,000, primarily from as a result of an insurance company refund. During the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2007, we recorded miscellaneous income of approximately $54,000 consisting of approximately $47,000 as a result of our recognizing an unclaimed deposit customer deposit held for over two years. Attempts to refund the money to this Asian company failed and subsequently the company was sold. In addition, approximately $5,600 tax refunds received from Massachusetts and New York tax agencies.
Net Loss
Apogees net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2008 was approximately $771,000, or $0.06 per basic and diluted common share, compared to a net loss of approximately $712,500, or $0.06 per basic and diluted common share, for the three months ended September 30, 2007 For the nine months ended September 30 2008, we reported a loss of approximately $3.0 million, or $0.25 per basic and diluted common share, compared to a net loss of approximately $2.2 million, or $0.18 per basic and diluted common share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. This increase in our net loss was primarily the result of increased legal fees as a result of the ongoing SEC investigation, as well as the indemnification of our President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors and increased consulting expenses in our efforts to secure additional funding and increased human resource costs in R&D.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The tables below summarize our outstanding unsecured interest-bearing promissory notes (including amounts subsequent to September 30, 2008):
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Herbert M. Stein
Date of |
|
|
|
Maturity |
|
Initial |
|
Current |
|
|
Promissory Note |
|
Amount |
|
Date |
|
Interest |
|
Interest Rate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 11, 2007 |
|
$ |
250,000 |
|
March 10, 2008 |
|
8.00 |
% |
12.00 |
% |
February 21, 2008 |
|
100,000 |
|
August 19, 2008 |
|
8.00 |
% |
12.00 |
% |
|
March 20, 2008 |
|
50,000 |
|
September 16, 2008 |
|
8.00 |
% |
12.00 |
% |
|
April 1, 2008 |
|
50,000 |
|
September 28, 2008 |
|
8.00 |
% |
12.00 |
% |
|
May 15, 2008 |
|
50,000 |
|
November 11, 2008 |
|
8.00 |
% |
12.00 |
% |
|
June 16, 2008 |
|
35,000 |
|
December 13, 2008 |
|
8.00 |
% |
8.00 |
% |
|
June 18, 2008 |
|
40,000 |
|
December 15, 2008 |
|
8.00 |
% |
8.00 |
% |
|
July 15, 2008 |
|
30,000 |
|
January 11, 2009 |
|
8.00 |
% |
8.00 |
% |
|
July 28, 2008 |
|
50,000 |
|
January 24, 2009 |
|
8.00 |
% |
8.00 |
% |
|
August 12, 2008 |
|
35,000 |
|
February 8, 2009 |
|
8.00 |
% |
8.00 |
% |
|
August 27, 2008 |
|
35,000 |
|
February 23, 3009 |
|
8.00 |
% |
8.00 |
% |
|
September 5, 2008 |
|
35,000 |
|
March 4, 2009 |
|
8.00 |
% |
8.00 |
% |
|
October 27, 2008 |
|
25,000 |
|
April 25, 2009 |
|
8.00 |
% |
8.00 |
% |
|
|
|
$ |
785,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
David Spiegel
Date of |
|
|
|
Maturity |
|
Initial |
|
Current |
|
|
Promissory Note |
|
Amount |
|
Date |
|
Interest |
|
Interest Rate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 11, 2007 |
|
$ |
150,000 |
|
March 10, 2008 |
|
8.00 |
% |
12.00 |
% |
February 21, 2008 |
|
100,000 |
|
August 19, 2008 |
|
8.00 |
% |
12.00 |
% |
|
March 20, 2008 |
|
100,000 |
|
September 16, 2008 |
|
8.00 |
% |
12.00 |
% |
|
April 1, 2008 |
|
50,000 |
|
September 28, 2008 |
|
8.00 |
% |
12.00 |
% |
|
May 15, 2008 |
|
50,000 |
|
November 11, 2008 |
|
8.00 |
% |
12.00 |
% |
|
June 16, 2008 |
|
65,000 |
|
December 13, 2008 |
|
8.00 |
% |
8.00 |
% |
|
June 18, 2008 |
|
50,000 |
|
December 15, 2008 |
|
8.00 |
% |
8.00 |
% |
|
July 15, 2008 |
|
50,000 |
|
January 11, 2009 |
|
8.00 |
% |
8.00 |
% |
|
July 28, 2008 |
|
50,000 |
|
January 24, 2009 |
|
8.00 |
% |
8.00 |
% |
|
August 12, 2008 |
|
35,000 |
|
February 8, 2009 |
|
8.00 |
% |
8.00 |
% |
|
August 27, 2008 |
|
35,000 |
|
February 23, 3009 |
|
8.00 |
% |
8.00 |
% |
|
September 5, 2008 |
|
35,000 |
|
March 4, 2009 |
|
8.00 |
% |
8.00 |
% |
|
October 27, 2008 |
|
35,000 |
|
April 25, 2009 |
|
8.00 |
% |
8.00 |
% |
|
|
|
$ |
805,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Others
Date of |
|
|
|
Maturity |
|
Initial |
|
Current |
|
|
Promissory Note |
|
Amount |
|
Date |
|
Interest |
|
Interest Rate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
July 28, 2008 |
|
$ |
20,000 |
|
January 24, 2009 |
|
8.00 |
% |
8.00 |
% |
October 27, 2008 |
|
6,000 |
|
April 25, 2009 |
|
8.00 |
% |
8.00 |
% |
|
|
|
$ |
26,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Robert Schacter et al
Date of |
|
Name on |
|
|
|
Maturity |
|
Initial |
|
Current |
|
|
Promissory Notes |
|
Promissory Note |
|
Amount |
|
Date |
|
Interest |
|
Interest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 5, 2008 |
|
TYJO Corporation Money Purchase Pension Plan |
|
$ |
100,000 |
|
March 4, 2009 |
|
8.00 |
% |
8.00 |
% |
September 5 2008 |
|
Mr. Robert Schacter, as Custodian for Tyler Schacter UTMA/CA |
|
20,000 |
|
March 4, 2009 |
|
8.00 |
% |
8.00 |
% |
|
September 5 2008 |
|
Mr. Robert Schacter, as Custodian for Joseph Schacter UTMA/CA |
|
20,000 |
|
March 4, 2009 |
|
8.00 |
% |
8.00 |
% |
|
October 27, 2008 |
|
TYJO Corporation Money Purchase Pension Plan |
|
100,000 |
|
April 25, 2009 |
|
8.00 |
% |
8.00 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
240,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of September 30, 2008 we had a working capital deficit of approximately $3.5 million and a temporary cash overdraft of approximately $4,000. This compares to approximately $321,000 in cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2007. In addition, as of December 31, 2007, we had a working capital deficit of approximately $728,000. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, we received proceeds from loans and unsecured interest-bearing promissory notes totaling $205,000 and $620,000, respectively, from David Spiegel, a major shareholder, and $185,000 and $510,000, respectively, from Herbert M. Stein, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors. In addition, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, we received proceeds from loans and unsecured interest-bearing promissory notes totaling $140,000 from Mr. Robert Schacter et al and $20,000 from others. These promissory notes are payable upon demand and were not subject to any premium or penalty for prepayment. The loan interest rate is 8% per annum, payable monthly in arrears on the outstanding balance. An additional 4% interest will be charged on any notes exceeding 180 days. In addition, on April 9, 2008, Apogee sold 164,000 shares of our common stock to accredited investors at a price of $1.00 per share. The aggregate net proceeds to Apogee, after fees and expenses, were $152,519, which we will use for general working capital and corporate purposes. The shares of Apogees common stock were issued and sold in a private placement in reliance on an exemption from registration provided by Section 4(2) of Securities Act of 133, as amended, and Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder. The shares of the common stock issued in this private placement have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be subsequently offered or sold by the investors in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. As of September 30, 2007, we had working capital of approximately $259,000.
Net cash used in operating activities for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008 decreased to approximately $1.7 million compared to approximately $2.1 million in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2007. As of March 31, 2008, we sold the remaining DDX inventory for a total of $17,000 and offset the remaining reserves for slow moving, excess and obsolete inventory. As of September 30, 2008, our net accounts receivable were approximately $10,000 with an offset allowance of approximately $10,000. As of September 30, 2007, our net accounts receivable were approximately $5,000 with a reserve against bad debt of approximately $11,300.
Net cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 was approximately $91,000, compared to approximately $133,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. We purchased additional equipment for our laboratory as well as supported our existing patent applications, all of which related to our Life Science Group.
Net cash provided by financing activities was approximately $1.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. This compares to no cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. During the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008, we received the proceeds from unsecured interest bearing promissory notes totaling
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$620,000 from David Spiegel, a major shareholder, $510,000 from Herbert M. Stein, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors, $140,000 from Mr. Robert Schacter and $20,000 from others. These loans are payable upon demand and are not subject to any premium or penalty for prepayment. The loan interest rate is 8% per annum, payable monthly in arrears on the outstanding balance. See Footnote 7 of the consolidated financials statements - Promissory Notes, Loans and Warrants. In addition, on April 9, 2008, Apogee sold 164,000 shares of our common stock to accredited investors at a price of $1.00 per share. The aggregate gross proceeds to Apogee, before fees and expenses, were $164,000. We must raise additional capital to continue operations.
Apogee is in the process of attempting to secure sufficient financing to continue operations. In the interim, short-term debt financing provided by two of Apogees significant shareholders, including our President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors as well as Mr. Robert Schacter, et a and others, is being utilized to keep product development moving forward. Due to the early stages of development of our products candidates, we cannot estimate at this time the amounts of cash that will be required to bring our products under development to market. It is expected that such costs will be funded not only by external financing, but also through partnership activities. Additionally, cost cutting measures, including salary reduction for non-PyraDerm employees, diminished pace of sensor development, deferral of capital expenditures, and reduced general spending have been instituted until such time as financing is secured. We do not expect any significant changes in the number of employees until funding has been secured. Management remains confident that we will raise sufficient capital in the near-term to fund operations for at least the next twelve months. If, however, we are unable to generate or obtain financing, we may be required to further curtail our operations, including a reduction in the number of employees, or cease conducting business.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
Apogee prepares its consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that we believe are reasonable based upon the information currently available. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. Any future changes to these estimates and assumptions could have a significant impact on the reported amounts of revenue, expenses, assets and liabilities in our financial statements. The significant accounting policies which we believe are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our reported financial results include the following:
Revenue Recognition
Apogee recognizes revenue in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin 104, or SAB 104, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements: Revenue Recognition, which states that revenue should be recognized when the following revenue recognition criteria are met: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) the product has been shipped and the customer takes ownership and assumes the risk of loss; (3) the selling price is fixed or determinable; and (4) collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured. We had no product revenue during the quarter ended September 30, 2008. The following policies apply to Apogees two major product sales categories for revenue recognition. Sales to end users, OEM: revenue is recognized under our standard terms and conditions of sale, title and risk of loss transfer to the customer at the time products are shipped from our warehouse or delivered to the customers representative/freight forwarder. Sales to Distributors: from time to time we provide stock rotation rights, price protection and other incentives to our Distributors. See Footnote 2 of the consolidated financials statements. As a result of these incentives, Apogee has adopted a policy of deferring recognition of revenue until the distributor sells products to its customers based upon receipt of point-of-sale reports from the distributors. We accrue the estimated cost of post-sale obligations including product warranty returns, based on historical experience. To date, we have experienced minimal warranty returns.
In addition, we record royalty revenue when earned in accordance with the underlying agreements. Consulting and licensing revenue is recognized as services are performed.
Accounts Receivable
Apogee performs credit evaluations of customers and determines credit limits based upon payment history, customers creditworthiness and other factors, as determined by our review of their current credit information. For a majority of our larger sales, we can require the issuance of a Letter of Credit. Smaller accounts must either pay via credit card or in advance of shipment. We continuously monitor collections and payments from our customers, and we maintain a provision for
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estimated credit losses based upon our historical experience and any specific customer collection issues that we have identified. While we have not had any significant credit losses to date, we cannot guarantee that we will continue to avoid credit losses in the future. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required. Since our accounts receivable are highly concentrated in a small number of customers, a significant change in the liquidity or financial position of any one of these customers could have a material adverse impact on our ability to collect our accounts receivable, our liquidity or our future results of operations.
Inventory
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost on a first-in, first-out basis or market. This policy requires Apogee to make estimates regarding the market value of our inventory, including an assessment of excess or obsolete inventory.
On January 15, 2008, we sold the remaining DDX inventory held in our Norwood office to one of our customers, and on January 24, 2008, we also sold the remaining DDX inventory housed in Hong Kong to one of our former DDX distributors. Total proceeds received from the disposition of the DDX inventory were $17,000. In addition, we may share in proceeds from the sale of this inventory by our former distributor if sales amounts exceed certain limits.
Valuation of Long-Lived Assets
Property, plant and equipment, patents, trademarks and other intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Useful lives are based on managements estimates over the period that such assets will generate revenue. Intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. In 2007, we lowered the value of certain intangible assets due to less than expected sales to date in our sensor business. Future adverse changes in market conditions or poor operating results of underlying capital investments or intangible assets could result in losses or an inability to recover the carrying value of such assets, thereby possibly requiring an impairment charge in the future.
Stock-Based Compensation
Apogee had a stock-based compensation plan, the 1997 Employee, Director and Consultant Stock Option Plan, also referred to as the 1997 Plan. The 1997 Plan expired as of May 14, 2007. At our Annual Meeting held on August 28, 2007, the shareholders approved the adoption of a new stock-based compensation plan, the 2007 Employee, Director and Consultant Stock Plan, also referred to as the 2007 Plan. Prior to fiscal 2006, we accounted for the stock based compensation under the recognition and measurement provisions of Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related Interpretations, as permitted by Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (SFAS 123(R)).
Effective January 1, 2006, we adopted SFAS 123(R) using the modified-prospective-transition method. Under this transition method, stock compensation costs recognized beginning January 1, 2006 include (a) compensation cost for all stock-based compensation payments granted prior to, but not yet vested as of January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS 123(R), and (b) compensation cost for all stock-based payments granted on or subsequent to January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123(R). Due to the adoption of SFAS 123(R), included in our net loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 were stock-based compensation charges of approximately $14,000 and $47,000, respectively. This compares to stock-based compensation charges of approximately $24,000 and $78,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30,, 2007.
Legal Fees
We record legal costs (such as fees and expenses of external lawyers and other service providers) when incurred or when it is probable that a liability has been incurred on or before the balance sheet date and the amount can be reasonably estimated if invoices have not been received. Significantly higher legal fees were incurred during the quarters ended June 30, 2008 and September 30, 2008, compared to prior periods, in connection with the ongoing SEC investigation partially offset by a decrease in legal fees associated with our indemnification of our President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors.
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Contingencies
Apogee is involved in and/or indemnifies others in various legal proceedings. Management assesses the probability of loss for such contingencies and recognizes a liability when a loss is probable and estimable. See Footnote 10 Indemnification Arrangements with our Executives and Others.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements nor do we have any special purpose entities.
ITEM 3 QUANTITIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Our financial instruments include: cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable. At September 30, 2008 the carrying value of our cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximated fair values given the short maturity of these instruments.
We believe that our financial instruments do not carry material foreign currency exchange rate risk because any products that we may sell outside the United States will be paid for in U.S. dollars, and material purchases from foreign suppliers are typically also denominated in U.S. dollars.
It is our policy not to enter into derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes.
ITEM 4T CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. The Companys management, with the participation of the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the end of such period, the disclosure controls and procedures were effective in providing reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed in our Securities and Exchange Commission reports (i) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms, and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b) Changes in Internal Controls. There have not been any changes in the Companys internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fiscal quarter to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Companys internal control over financial reporting.
From time to time, we may be a party to various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of our business. If and when these proceedings arise, we are committed to vigorously defending the Company in any such legal actions.
An investigation by the SEC, which the Company first became aware of in May 2005, is ongoing. The Company believes that the subject matter of this investigation is the Companys prior revenue recognition practices that were addressed in the Companys restatement of its financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004. As previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, as amended, Apogees Audit Committee, with the assistance of independent counsel, conducted an investigation into Apogees historical accounting practices that resulted in the implementation of remedial actions. See our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2004, as amended, for detail regarding the restatement.
In July 2008, Apogee, its Chief Executive Officer and other employees received notifications from the Staff of the SEC relating to the Staffs 2005 investigation. These notifications, known as Wells Notices, stated that the Staff is considering recommending that the Commission bring enforcement actions against the Company and certain employees, based on alleged violations of certain provisions of the federal securities laws, including Section 17(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Rule 10b-5 thereunder, Sections 13(a), 13(b)(2)(A) and 13(b)(2)(B) of the Exchange Act, and Rules 12b-20, 13a-1 and 13a-13 thereunder. The Wells Notice sent to
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the Company indicates that in any action actually brought against the Company, the Staff would seek an injunction against future violations of the federal securities laws as relief. We continue to cooperate with the Staff with respect to their investigation, and seek to comply with requests as they arise.
In an action styled Joseph Shamy vs. Herbert M. Stein, Case No.: 50 2005 CA 007719 XXXXMB, instituted on August 10, 2005 and pending in Palm Beach Court Circuit Court, Joseph Shamy has sued Herbert M. Stein, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Apogee, for fraud and breach of fiduciary duty in connection with Shamys purchase of Apogee shares in 2003 and 2004. The initial Complaint was dismissed for failing to adequately allege fraud. In his Amended Complaint, Shamy alleged that in or around October 2003, Mr. Stein, in his capacity as President and Chief Executive Officer of Apogee, provided Mr. Shamy with misleading financial projections for Apogee in the form of a spreadsheet which Shamy attached as Exhibit A to the Amended Complaint. Mr. Stein has vigorously denied the allegations of the Complaint, including that he prepared or ever saw the spreadsheet at any time before it was attached to the Amended Complaint. Mr. Stein has moved for summary judgment.
There are a number of important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated or implied by forward-looking statements. We disclaim any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
Aside from those risks discussed below, there have been no material changes to the risk factors included in our Annual Report on Form-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR BUSINESS
WE REQUIRE ADDITONAL CAPITAL TO CONTINUE OPERATIONS AND HAVE A HISTORY OF LOSSES AND EXPECT FUTURE LOSSES.
As of September 30, 2008, we had no cash, a stockholders deficiency of approximately $3.0 million, an accumulated deficit of approximately $21.9 million and a working capital deficit of approximately $3.5 million. We had a net loss of approximately $771,000 and $3.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008. In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, we recorded a net loss of approximately $3.2 million.
We have substantial debt and interest obligations and expect to incur additional debt to the extent available, to maintain our operations. As of November 1, 2008, we had $1,856,000 in promissory notes outstanding to a large shareholder, our President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors, an individual investor and others. These promissory notes generally bear interest at 8% and are of short duration. The original December 11, 2007, February 21, 2008, March 20, 2008 and April 1, 2008 promissory notes ($850,000) began incurring a post-maturity rate of interest of 12%, compounded monthly, on March 11, 2008, August 19, 2008, September 16, 2008 and September 28, 2008, respectively, as a result of non-payment at the maturity date.
We have large unpaid balances with professional service providers. We anticipate significant future legal expenses resulting from our indemnification arrangements with our employees, officers and directors. The ongoing investigation by the SEC and the indemnification of Mr. Stein in connection with the Joseph Shamy vs. Herbert M. Stein, case No.:50 2005 CA 007719 XXXXMB, matter have resulted insubstantial unplanned expenses that we are required to absorb and these expenses are expected to continue. Presently, none of the items for which we have an indemnification responsibility are receiving reimbursement from the insurance carrier of our Director and Officer insurance policy. We need to obtain financing or generate revenue to continue operations. See Footnote 10 of the consolidated financials statements Indemnification Arrangements with our Executives and Others.
Our requirements for additional capital and our ability to generate future revenue depend on a number of factors, many of which are described in the Risk Factors Section, of our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, including our ability to develop and generate revenues from the sales of our sensor and medical device products, which are at a very early stage of development. We cannot assure you when, if ever, we will generate meaningful revenues from the sales of these products under development.
IF OUR ATTEMPTS TO SECURE ADDITIONAL FINANCING ARE NOT SUCCESSFUL, WE WILL BE REQUIRED TO CEASE OR CURTAIL OUR OPERATIONS, OR OBTAIN FUNDS ON UNFAVORABLE
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TERMS. THESE FACTORS CREATE A SUBSTANTIAL DOUBT ABOUT OUR ABILITY TO CONTINUE AS A GOING CONCERN.
Our available resources will not be sufficient, without additional sources of financing, to continue our business and we expect to incur operating losses for the foreseeable future. Consequently, in order to maintain our operations, which we have already curtailed substantially, we will need to access additional equity or debt capital. Securing financing is proving even more difficult than anticipated in light of the current global economic crisis and the turmoil impacting global financial markets. These factors create a substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. In light of our negative stockholders equity, there can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain the necessary additional capital on a timely basis or on acceptable terms, if at all, to continue our operations and, to the extent available, to fund the development of our business. In any of such events, the continuation of our operations would be materially and adversely affected and we may have to cease conducting business.
Apogee is in the process of attempting to secure sufficient financing to continue operations. In the interim, short-term debt financing provided by two of the Apogees significant shareholders, including our President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors, and our employees is being use to continue our operations and, to the extent available, continue product development efforts. Additionally, cost cutting measures, including salary reduction for non-PyraDerm employees, diminished pace of sensor development, deferral of capital expenditures, and reduced general spending have been instituted until such time as financing is secured. If we are unable to obtain financing, we may be required to further curtail our operations or cease conducting business. Given our current level of debt, we do not expect that our stockholders would receive any proceeds if we declare bankruptcy or seek to liquidate the Company.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This document and the documents incorporated by reference herein contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Also, Apogees management may make forward-looking statements orally or in writing to investors, analysts, the media and others. Forward-looking statements express our expectations or predictions of future events or results. They are not guarantees and are subject to many risks and uncertainties. There are a number of factors that could cause actual events or results to be significantly different from those described in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements might include statements regarding one or more of the following:
· anticipated financing activities;
· anticipated strategic alliances or arrangements with development or marketing partners;
· anticipated research and product development results;
· projected development and commercialization timelines;
· descriptions of plans or objectives of management for future operations, products or services;
· forecasts of future economic performance; and
· descriptions or assumptions underlying or relating to any of the above items.
Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts or events. They use words such as anticipate, estimate, expect, project, intend, opportunity, plan, potential, believe or words of similar meaning. They may also use words such as will, would, should, could or may.
Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, we do not assume responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of such statements. We do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this report to conform such statements to actual results except as required by law. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. You should carefully consider that information before you make an investment decision. You should review carefully the risks and uncertainties identified in this report and in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2007.
ITEM 2 UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
During the period ended September 30, 2008, our unregistered sales of equity securities were reported on Current Reports on Form 8-K.
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ITEM 3 DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
The promissory notes issued to Messrs. Stein and Spiegel on December 11, 2007 for an aggregate of $400,000 began incurring a post-maturity rate of interest on March 11, 2008 as a result of non-payment at the maturity date. These promissory notes originally were issued with simple interest of 8% per year and were to be repaid in cash after 90 days. In addition promissory notes issued to Messrs. Stein and Spiegel on February 21, 2008, March 20, 2008 and April 1, 2008 for an aggregate of $450,000 began incurring a post-maturity rate of interest on August 20, 2008, September 17, 2008 and September 29, 2008, respectively, as a result of non-payment at the maturity date. These promissory notes originally were issued with simple interest of 8% per year and were to be repaid in cash after 180 days. The promissory notes now bear interest at 12%, the interest after maturity is payable on demand and is compounded monthly.
ITEM 4 SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
The promissory notes issued to Messrs. Stein and Spiegel on December 11, 2007 for an aggregate of $400,000 began post-maturity rate of interest on March 11, 2008 as a result of non-payment at the maturity date. These promissory notes originally were issued with simple interest of 8% per year and were to be repaid in cash after 90 days. In addition promissory notes issued to Messrs. Stein and Spiegel on February 21, 2008, March 20, 2008 and April 1, 2008 for an aggregate of $450,000 began incurring a post-maturity rate of interest on August 20, 2008, September 17, 2008 and September 29, 2008, respectively, as a result of non-payment at the maturity date. These promissory notes originally were issued with simple interest of 8% per year and were to be repaid in cash after 180 days. The promissory notes now bear interest at 12%, the interest after maturity is payable on demand and is compounded monthly.
(a) Exhibits:
Exhibit |
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Number |
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Description |
10.1+ |
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Promissory Note dated as of August 27, 2008 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and Herbert M. Stein. (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, August 29, 2008.) |
10.2+ |
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Promissory Note dated as of August 27, 2008 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and David Spiegel. (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, August 29, 2008.) |
10.3+ |
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Form of Warrant. (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, August 29, 2008.) |
10.4+ |
|
Promissory Note dated as of September 5, 2008 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and Herbert M. Stein. (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, September 10, 2008.) |
10.5+ |
|
Promissory Note dated as of September 5 2008 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and David Spiegel. (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, September 10, 2008.) |
10.6+ |
|
Promissory Note dated as of September 5 2008 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and TYJO Corporation Money Purchase Pension Plan. (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, September 10, 2008.) |
10.7+ |
|
Promissory Note dated as of September 5, 2008 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and Robert Schacter, as Custodian for Tyler Schacter UTMA/CA. (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, September 10, 2008.) |
10.8+ |
|
Promissory Note dated as of September 5, 2008 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and Robert Schacter as Custodian for Tyler Schacter UTMA/CA. (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, September 10, 2008.) |
10.9+ |
|
Form of Warrant. (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, September 10, 2008.) |
10.10+ |
|
Promissory Note dated as of October 27, 2008 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and Herbert M. Stein. (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, October 30, 2008.) |
10.11+ |
|
Promissory Note dated as of October 27, 2007 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and David Spiegel. (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, October 30, 2008.) |
10.12+ |
|
Promissory Note dated as of October 27, 2008 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and Annette Jaynes. (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, October 30, 2008.) |
10.13+ |
|
Promissory Note dated as of October 27, 2008 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and David Meyers. (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, October 30, 2008.) |
10.14+ |
|
Promissory Note dated as of October 27, 2008 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and TYJO Corporation Money Purchase Pension Plan. (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, October 30, 2008.) |
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10.15+ |
|
Form of Warrant. (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, October 30, 2008.) |
31.1 |
|
Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Chief Executive Officer. |
31.2 |
|
Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Chief Financial Officer. |
32 |
|
Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. |
+ Previously filed as indicated.
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In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC. |
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Date: November 14, 2008 |
By: |
/s/ Herbert M. Stein |
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Name: Herbert M. Stein |
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Title: Chairman of the Board, |
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President, Chief Executive Officer |
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(principal executive officer) |
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APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC. |
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Date: November 14, 2008 |
By: |
/s/ Paul J. Murphy |
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Name: Paul J. Murphy |
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Title: Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance |
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(principal financial officer and principal accounting officer) |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit |
|
|
Number |
|
Description |
10.1+ |
|
Promissory Note dated as of August 27, 2008 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and Herbert M. Stein. (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, August 29, 2008.) |
10.2+ |
|
Promissory Note dated as of August 27,, 2008 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and David Spiegel. (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, August 29, 2008.) |
10.3+ |
|
Form of Warrant. (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, August 29, 2008.) |
10.4+ |
|
Promissory Note dated as of September 5, 2008 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and Herbert M. Stein. (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, September 10, 2008.) |
10.5+ |
|
Promissory Note dated as of September 5 2008 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and David Spiegel. (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, September 10, 2008.) |
10.6+ |
|
Promissory Note dated as of September 5 2008 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and TYJO Corporation Money Purchase Pension Plan. (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, September 10, 2008.) |
10.7+ |
|
Promissory Note dated as of September 5, 2008 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and Robert Schacter, as Custodian for Tyler Schacter UTMA/CA. (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, September 10, 2008.) |
10.8+ |
|
Promissory Note dated as of September 5, 2008 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and Robert Schacter as Custodian for Tyler Schacter UTMA/CA. (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, September 10, 2008.) |
10.9+ |
|
Form of Warrant. (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, September 10, 2008.) |
10.10+ |
|
Promissory Note dated as of October 27, 2008 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and Herbert M. Stein. (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, October 30, 2008.) |
10.11+ |
|
Promissory Note dated as of October 27, 2007 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and David Spiegel. (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, October 30, 2008.) |
10.12+ |
|
Promissory Note dated as of October 27, 2008 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and Annette Jaynes. (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, October 30, 2008.) |
10.13+ |
|
Promissory Note dated as of October 27, 2008 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and David Meyers. (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, October 30, 2008.) |
10.14+ |
|
Promissory Note dated as of October 27, 2008 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and TYJO Corporation Money Purchase Pension Plan. (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, October 30, 2008.) |
10.15+ |
|
Form of Warrant. (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, October 30, 2008.) |
31.1 |
|
Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Chief Executive Officer. |
31.2 |
|
Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Chief Financial Officer. |
32 |
|
Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. |
+ Previously filed as indicated.
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