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United States
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
(Mark One)
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. |
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2008.
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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: 000-20333
NOCOPI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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MARYLAND
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87-0406496 |
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(State or other jurisdiction
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
of incorporation or organization) |
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9C Portland Road, West Conshohocken, PA
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19428 |
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(610) 834-9600
(Registrants
telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed
by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or
for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ 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.
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Large accelerated filer o
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Accelerated filer o
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Non-accelerated filer o
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Smaller reporting company þ |
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(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of
the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as
of the latest practicable date. 52,278,037 shares of common stock, par value $.01, as of May 1,
2008
NOCOPI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
INDEX
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Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
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Item 1. Financial Statements |
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Statements of Operations for Three Months ended March 31, 2008
and March 31, 2007 |
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Balance Sheets at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 |
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Statements of Cash Flows for Three Months ended March 31, 2008
and March 31, 2007 |
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Notes to Financial Statements |
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4-6 |
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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
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7-14 |
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Item 4T. Controls and Procedures |
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Part II. OTHER INFORMATION |
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Item 1. Legal Proceedings |
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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds |
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16 |
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Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities |
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16 |
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Item 4. Submissions of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders |
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Item 5. Other Information |
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Item 6. Exhibits |
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SIGNATURES |
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EXHIBIT INDEX |
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Nocopi Technologies, Inc.
Statements of Operations*
(unaudited)
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Three Months ended March 31 |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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Revenues |
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Licenses, royalties and fees |
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$ |
194,200 |
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$ |
48,000 |
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Product and other sales |
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77,600 |
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110,500 |
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271,800 |
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158,500 |
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Cost of sales |
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Licenses, royalties and fees |
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22,900 |
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20,400 |
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Product and other sales |
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62,200 |
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72,800 |
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85,100 |
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93,200 |
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Gross profit |
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186,700 |
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65,300 |
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Operating expenses |
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Research and development |
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42,300 |
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38,600 |
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Sales and marketing |
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67,900 |
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37,500 |
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General and administrative |
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136,300 |
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62,000 |
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246,500 |
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138,100 |
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Net loss from operations |
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(59,800 |
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(72,800 |
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Other income (expenses) |
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Interest income |
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1,400 |
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300 |
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Interest and bank charges |
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(600 |
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(1,900 |
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800 |
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(1,600 |
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Net loss |
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(59,000 |
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(74,400 |
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Basic and diluted loss per common share |
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Basic and diluted weighted average
common shares outstanding |
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52,275,837 |
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51,686,811 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. |
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Nocopi Technologies, Inc.
Balance Sheets*
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March 31 |
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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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Assets
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Current assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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265,300 |
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263,600 |
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Accounts
receivable less $5,000 allowance for doubtful accounts |
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206,000 |
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221,900 |
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Inventory |
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71,800 |
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92,300 |
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Prepaid and other |
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45,000 |
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56,200 |
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Total current assets |
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588,100 |
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634,000 |
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Fixed assets |
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Leasehold improvements |
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72,500 |
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72,500 |
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Furniture, fixtures and equipment |
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509,400 |
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509,400 |
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581,900 |
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581,900 |
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Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization |
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551,800 |
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548,500 |
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30,100 |
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33,400 |
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Total assets |
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618,200 |
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$ |
667,400 |
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Liabilities and Stockholders Equity
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Current liabilities |
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Accounts payable |
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373,500 |
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364,200 |
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Accrued expenses |
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138,500 |
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137,200 |
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Accrued income taxes |
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800 |
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Deferred revenue |
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5,000 |
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5,000 |
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Total current liabilities |
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517,000 |
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507,200 |
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Stockholders equity |
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Common stock, $.01 par value |
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Authorized - 75,000,000 shares Issued and outstanding 52,275,837 shares |
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522,800 |
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522,800 |
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Paid-in capital |
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12,008,500 |
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12,008,500 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(12,430,100 |
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(12,371,100 |
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101,200 |
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160,200 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
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618,200 |
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$ |
667,400 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. |
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Nocopi Technologies, Inc.
Statements of Cash Flows*
(unaudited)
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Three Months ended March 31 |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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Operating Activities |
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Net loss |
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(59,000 |
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Adjustment to reconcile net loss to cash
provided by (used in) operating activities |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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3,300 |
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4,200 |
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(55,700 |
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(70,200 |
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(Increase) decrease in assets |
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Accounts receivable |
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15,900 |
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Arbitration settlement receivable |
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50,000 |
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Inventory |
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20,500 |
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(13,500 |
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Prepaid and other |
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11,200 |
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6,000 |
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Increase (decrease) in liabilities |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
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10,600 |
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15,000 |
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Accrued income taxes |
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Deferred revenue |
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(600 |
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57,400 |
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49,700 |
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
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1,700 |
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(20,500 |
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Investing Activities |
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Additions to fixed assets |
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(1,100 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(1,100 |
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Financing Activities |
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Proceeds from demand loan |
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7,000 |
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Repayment of short-term loan |
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(25,000 |
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Net cash used in financing activities |
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(18,000 |
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Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
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1,700 |
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(39,600 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year |
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263,600 |
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53,100 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
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$ |
265,300 |
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$ |
13,500 |
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information |
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Cash paid for interest |
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2,700 |
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1,100 |
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Cash paid for income taxes |
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800 |
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NOCOPI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
Note 1. Financial Statements
The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements have been prepared by Nocopi
Technologies, Inc. (the Company). These statements include all adjustments (consisting only of
normal recurring adjustments) which management believes necessary for a fair presentation of the
statements and have been prepared on a consistent basis using the accounting policies described in
the summary of Accounting Policies included in the Companys 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-KSB.
Certain financial information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted
pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the accompanying
disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The Notes to Financial
Statements included in the 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-KSB should be read in conjunction with the
accompanying interim financial statements. Certain amounts in the 2007 financial statements have
been reclassified in order for them to be in conformity with the 2008 presentation. The interim
operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2008 may not be necessarily indicative of
the operating results expected for the full year.
Note 2. Stock Based Compensation
The Company follows SFAS 123(R), Share-Based Payment and uses the Black-Scholes option pricing
model to calculate the grant-date fair value of an award.
There were no stock options granted, exercised or cancelled during the three months ended March 31,
2008 and March 31, 2007.
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The following table summarizes the Companys stock option plans at March 31, 2008 and
December 31, 2007:
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Weighted Average |
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Outstanding, December 31, 2007
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1,750,000 |
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$.10 to $.22
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.16 |
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Outstanding, March 31, 2008
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1,750,000 |
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$.10 to $.22
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.16 |
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Exercisable, March 31, 2008
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1,750,000 |
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$.10 to $.22
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.16 |
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Weighted average remaining
contractual life (years)
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1.79 |
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Note 3. Demand and Other Short-Term Loans
During the first quarter of 2007, the Company received (i) an unsecured loan of $7,000, bearing
interest at 7%, from Michael A. Feinstein, M.D., its Chairman of the Board and (ii) repaid the
entire $25,000 loaned to the Company by an individual in the third quarter of 2006. At
March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the Company had no loans outstanding.
Note 4. Income Taxes
There is no income tax benefit for the losses for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and March
31, 2007 because the Company has determined that the realization of the net deferred tax asset is
not assured. The Company has created a valuation allowance for the entire amount of such benefits.
There was no change in unrecognized tax benefits during the period ended March 31, 2008 and there
was no accrual for uncertain tax positions as of March 31, 2008.
Note 5. Loss per Share
Because the Company reported a net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and March 31,
2007, common stock equivalents, consisting of stock options and warrants, were anti-dilutive.
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Note 6. Major Customer Information
The Companys largest non-affiliate customers accounted for approximately 88% and 64% of
revenues in the first quarter of 2008 and 2007, respectively, and approximately 94% and 100% of net
of accounts receivable at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively. The Company performs
ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and generally does not require collateral. The Company
also maintains allowances for potential credit losses.
Note 7. Subsequent Events
In April 2008, a warrant holder exercised warrants to purchase 10,000 shares of common stock at
$.22 per share. On April 30, 2008, under the Companys directors option plan (the Plan), options
to acquire 100,000 shares of the Companys common stock were granted to each of the five members of
the Board of Directors of the Company, including one member who is also an executive officer of the
Company, at $.45 per share. Under the terms of the Plan, the options will (i) vest on January 1,
2009, provided the director attended at least 75% of the years board meetings and (ii) will expire
five years from the date of grant. In early May 2008, the Companys four independent directors
authorized the negotiation of an employment agreement with Michael A. Feinstein, M.D., the
Companys Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, whereby Dr. Feinstein will receive an
annual salary of up to $85,000 beginning in June 2008 plus a performance bonus. The Company expects
the employment agreement to be completed by late May 2008. Since becoming Chief Executive Officer
in February 2000, Dr. Feinstein has not received cash or non-cash compensation for his services as
an officer of the Company. Dr. Feinstein has participated in the Plan on the same basis as the
Companys independent directors.
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Item 2.
NOCOPI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Managements Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operation
Forward-Looking Information
The following Managements Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial
Condition should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Financial Statements and related notes
included elsewhere in this report as well as with our audited Financial Statements and Notes
thereto for the year ended December 31, 2007 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2008.
The information in this discussion contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause our actual results, performance or
achievements or industry results to be materially different from any future results, performance or
achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Such factors include those
described in Risk Factors. The forward-looking statements included in this report may prove to be
inaccurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in these forward-looking statements,
you should not consider this information to be a guarantee by us or any other person that our
objectives and plans will be achieved. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise
its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any
projected results (expressed or implied) will not be realized.
Results of Operations
The Companys revenues are derived from royalties paid by licensees of the Companys
technologies, fees for the provision of technical services to licensees and from the direct sale of
(i) products incorporating the Companys technologies, such as inks, security paper and pressure
sensitive labels, and (ii) equipment used to support the application of the Companys technologies,
such as ink-jet printing systems. Royalties consist of guaranteed minimum royalties payable by the
Companys licensees and/or additional royalties which typically vary with the licensees sales or
production of products incorporating the licensed technology. Technical services, in the form of
on-site or telephone consultations by members of the Companys technical staff, may be offered to
licensees of the Companys technologies. The consulting fees are billed at agreed upon per diem or
hourly rates at the time the services are rendered. Service fees and sales revenues vary directly
with the number of units of service or product provided.
The Company recognizes revenue on its lines of business as follows:
a) License fees and royalties are recognized when the license term begins. Upon inception of
the license term, revenue is recognized in a manner consistent with the nature of the transaction
and the earnings process, which generally is ratably over the license term;
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b) Product sales are recognized upon shipment of products, when the price is fixed or
determinable and collectibility is reasonably assured; and
c) Fees for technical services are recognized when (i) the service has been rendered; (ii) an
arrangement exists; (iii) the price is fixed or determinable based upon a per diem or hourly rate;
and (iv) collectibility is reasonably assured.
The Company believes that, as fixed costs reductions beyond those it has achieved in recent
years may not be achievable, its operating results are substantially dependent on revenue levels.
Because revenues derived from licenses and royalties carry a much higher gross profit margin than
other revenues, operating results are also substantially affected by changes in revenue mix.
Both the absolute amounts of the Companys revenues and the mix among the various sources of
revenue are subject to substantial fluctuation. The Company has a relatively small number of
substantial customers rather than a large number of small customers. Accordingly, changes in the
revenue received from a significant customer can have a substantial effect on the Companys total
revenue and on its revenue mix and overall financial performance. Such changes may result from a
customers product development delays, engineering changes, changes in product marketing
strategies, production requirements and the like. In addition, certain customers have, from time to
time, sought to renegotiate certain provisions of their license agreements and, when the Company
agrees to revise terms, revenues from the customer may be affected. The addition of a substantial
new customer or the loss of a substantial existing customer may also have a substantial effect on
the Companys total revenue, revenue mix and operating results.
Revenues for the first quarter of 2008 were $271,800 compared to $158,500 in the first quarter
of 2007, an approximate 71% increase. Licenses, royalties and fees increased by $146,200, or
approximately 305%, in the first quarter of 2008 to $194,200 from $48,000 in the first quarter of
2007. The increase in licenses, royalties and fees is due primarily to significant licensing
revenues from three licensees in the Entertainment and Toy products business, one of which is a new
license that began generating royalties in the second quarter of 2007 and two of which are licenses
signed in 2006, offset in part by the non-renewal of one license during 2007. Product sales
decreased by $32,900, or approximately 30%, to $77,600 in the first quarter of 2008 from $110,500
in the first quarter of 2007. Sales of both ink and security paper declined in the first quarter of
2008 compared to the first quarter of 2007. The Company believes that the decline in ink sales in
the first quarter of 2008 from the first quarter of 2007 is due to timing differences in the
placement of ink orders by overseas printers serving the Companys licensees in the Entertainment
and Toy products business. During the first quarter of 2008, the Company realized initial sales of
Secure Rub Rx prescription paper, a new application developed by the Company in response to recent
legislation requiring tamper-resistant features in prescription pads used by physicians nationwide
in state Medicaid programs.
The Companys gross profit increased to $186,700 in the first quarter of 2008 or approximately
69% of revenues from $65,300 in the first quarter of 2007 or approximately 41% of gross revenues.
Licenses, royalties and fees have historically carried a higher gross profit than product and other
sales, which generally consist of supplies or other manufactured products
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which incorporate the Companys technologies or equipment used to support the application of
its technologies. These items (except for inks which are manufactured by the Company) are generally
purchased from third-party vendors and resold to the end-user or licensee and carry a lower gross
profit than licenses, royalties and fees. The higher overall gross profit, both in absolute dollars
and as a percentage of revenues, in the first quarter of 2008 compared to the first quarter of 2007
resulted principally from a higher percentage of gross revenues derived from licenses, royalties
and fees compared to product sales.
As the variable component of cost of revenues related to licenses, royalties and fees is a low
percentage of these revenues and the fixed component is not substantial, period to period changes
in revenues from licenses, royalties and fees can significantly affect both the gross profit from
licenses, royalties and fees as well as the overall gross profit. Primarily due to the increase in
revenues from licenses, royalties and fees in the first quarter of 2008 compared to the first
quarter of 2007, the gross profit from licenses, royalties and fees increased to approximately 88%
of revenues from licenses, royalties and fees in the first quarter of 2008 from approximately 58%
in the first quarter of 2007.
The gross profit, expressed as a percentage of revenues, of product and other sales is
dependent on both the overall sales volumes of product and other sales and on the mix of the
specific goods produced and/or sold. As a result of lower sales of both inks and security paper
products as well as higher fixed expenses due to a staff addition in mid-2007, the gross profit
from product and other sales declined to approximately 20% of revenues from product and other sales
in the first quarter of 2008 from approximately 34% in the first quarter of 2007.
Research and development expenses increased to $42,300 in the first quarter of 2008 from
$38,600 in the first quarter of 2007 due to higher levels of compensation.
Sales and marketing expenses increased to $67,900 in the first quarter of 2008 from $37,500 in
the first quarter of 2007. The increase reflects higher commission expense on the higher level of
revenues in the first quarter of 2008 compared to the first quarter of 2007, expenses incurred in
the development and implementation of a new Company web site that became active during the first
quarter of 2008 and fees paid to a sales consultant who was engaged in late 2007 to market its
existing line of security papers, inks and ink-jet products as well as a new application developed
by the Company in response to recent legislation requiring tamper-resistant features in
prescription pads used by physicians nationwide in state Medicaid programs.
General and administrative expenses were $136,300 in the first quarter of 2008 compared to
$62,000 in the first quarter of 2007. The increase in the first quarter of 2008 relates primarily
to several factors: a) the Companys one-time contribution of $40,000 to a licensee of the Company
under an agreement whereby the licensee acquired an interest in a patent held by a third party and
the Company received, among other things, certain assurances regarding its continuing ability to
manufacture and sell products to this licensee; b) higher patent acquisition and maintenance
expenses and c) higher compensation expense due in part to greater year-end securities law
compliance obligations.
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Other income (expenses) increased in the first quarter of 2008 compared to the first quarter
of 2007 due to higher interest income on invested cash and no interest expense as there were no
loans outstanding in the first quarter of 2008.
The net loss of $59,000 in the first quarter of 2008 compared to the net loss of $74,400 in
the first quarter of 2007 results primarily from a higher gross profit on the higher level of
revenues offset in part by a one time transaction with a licensee, higher commissions and other
sales related expenses as well as higher compensation and patent related costs.
Plan of Operation, Liquidity and Capital Resources
During the first quarter of 2008, the Company generated $1,700 from operations as its cash and
cash equivalents increased to $265,300 at March 31, 2008 from $263,600 at December 31, 2007.
While the Company has added new licensees in the Entertainment and Toy Market over the past
two years and has obtained significant increases in revenues from licenses, royalties and product
sales from these licensees and their third party printers, its working capital requirements have
increased primarily in support of inventory and receivables related to these revenues; however,
during 2007, the Company achieved significant increases in revenues and recorded net income of
$386,000 and $56,100 of operating cash flow. While the Company recorded a net loss of $59,000 in
the first quarter of 2008, it recorded a nominal positive cash flow in the first quarter of 2008
and maintained positive stockholders equity and working capital at March 31, 2008. At March 31,
2008, the Company had no loans outstanding. While the Company is not actively seeking additional
investment at the present time due to the improvements in its revenues during 2007 and 2008, it may
seek investment in the future, if needed, to support working capital requirements or to provide
funding for new business opportunities. Management of the Company believes that maintenance of
revenues at current levels will allow it to continue in operation for the foreseeable future. There
can be no assurances that revenues in future periods will be sustained at levels achieved in 2007
and the first quarter of 2008.
While the investment received in 2007 and improvement in operations have positively impacted
the Companys liquidity situation, it continues to maintain a cost containment program including
curtailment of discretionary research and development and sales and marketing expenses, where
possible. During 2007, it increased employment by one individual, acquired capital equipment to
increase its ink production capacity and, late in the third quarter of 2007, it engaged a sales
consultant to market its existing line of security papers, inks and ink-jet products as well as a
new application developed by the Company in response to recent legislation requiring
tamper-resistant features in prescription pads used by physicians nationwide in state Medicaid
programs.
The Companys plan of operation for the twelve months beginning with the date of this
quarterly report consists of capitalizing on the specific business relationships it has developed
in the Entertainment and Toy Products business through ongoing development of applications for
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these licensees. The Company believes that these opportunities can provide increases in
revenues and will continue to increase the Companys production and technical staff as necessary.
The Company will also invest in capital equipment needed to support any anticipated ink production
requirements. Additionally, the Company will pursue opportunities to market its current
technologies in specific security and non-security markets. The Company may seek to raise
additional capital, in the form of debt, equity or both, if needed, to support its working capital
requirements as well as to provide funding for other business opportunities. There can be no
assurances that the Company will be successful in raising additional capital if such additional
capital is sought.
Risk Factors
The Companys operating results, financial condition and stock price are subject to certain
risks, some of which are beyond the Companys control. These risks could cause actual operating and
financial results to differ materially from those expressed in the Companys forward looking
statements, including the risks described below and the risks identified in other documents which
are filed and furnished with the SEC including our annual report on Form 10-KSB filed on March 31,
2008:
Dependency on Major Customer. The Companys recent growth in revenues and return of profitability
in 2007 has resulted primarily from relationships developed with a major customer and two of its
operating companies. Revenues derived directly from this customer and indirectly, through its third
party printers, equaled approximately 73% of the Companys first quarter 2008 revenues and
approximately 71% of the Companys full year 2007 revenues. The Company also has substantial
receivables from these businesses. While multi-year licenses exist with these organizations, the
Company is dependent on its licensees to develop new products and markets that will generate
increases in its licensing and product revenues. The inability of these licensees to maintain at
least current levels of sales of products utilizing the Companys technologies could adversely
affect its operating results and cash flow.
Possible Inability to Develop New Business. While the Company has raised cash through additional
capital investment in 2007 and improved its operating cash flow, it intends to limit increases in
its operating expenses. Management of the Company believes that any significant improvement in the
Companys cash flow must result from increases in revenues from traditional sources and from new
revenue sources. The Companys ability to develop new revenues may depend on the extent of both its
marketing activities and its research and development activities, both of which are limited. There
are no assurances that the resources that the Company can devote to marketing and to research and
development will be sufficient to increase its revenues to levels that will enable it to maintain
positive operating cash flow in the future.
Inability to Obtain Raw Materials and Products for Resale. The Companys adverse financial
condition in previous periods required it to significantly defer payments due vendors who supply
raw materials and other components of its security inks, security paper that it purchases for
resale, professional and other services. As a result, the Company is required to pay cash in
advance of shipment to certain of its suppliers. Delays in shipments to customers caused by the
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inability to obtain materials on a timely basis and the possibility that certain current vendors
may permanently discontinue to supply the Company with needed products could impact its ability to
service its customers, thereby adversely affecting its customer and licensee relationships.
Management of the Company believes that capital investment in 2007 and improvements in operating
cash flow have allowed the Company to improve its relationships with its vendors and professional
service providers. There are no assurances that the Company will be able to continue to maintain
its vendor relationships in an acceptable manner.
Uneven Pattern of Quarterly and Annual Operating Results. The Companys revenues, which are derived
primarily from licensing, royalties and sales of products incorporating its technologies, are
difficult to forecast due to the long sales cycle of its technologies, the potential for customer
delay or deferral of implementation of its technologies, the size and timing of inception of
individual license agreements, the success of its licensees and strategic partners in exploiting
the market for the licensed products, modifications of customer budgets, and uneven patterns of
royalty revenue and product orders. As the Companys revenue base is not substantial, delays in
finalizing license contracts, implementing the technology to initiate the revenue stream and
customer ordering decisions can have a material adverse effect on the Companys quarterly and
annual revenue expectations and, as its operating expenses are substantially fixed, income
expectations will be subject to a similar adverse outcome. As licensees for the entertainment and
toy products markets are added, the unpredictability of the Companys revenue stream may be further
impacted.
Volatility of Stock Price. The market price for the Companys common stock has historically
experienced significant fluctuations and may continue to do so. From inception through 2006, the
Company had operated at a loss and has not produced revenue levels traditionally associated with
publicly traded companies. The Companys common stock is not listed on a national or regional
securities exchange and, consequently, it receives limited publicity regarding its business
achievements and prospects. Additionally, securities analysts and traders do not extensively follow
the Companys stock and its stock is also thinly traded. The Companys market price may be affected
by announcements of new relationships or modifications to existing relationships. The stock prices
of many developing public companies, particularly those with small capitalizations, have
experienced wide fluctuations not necessarily related to operating performance. Such fluctuations
may adversely affect the market price of the Companys common stock.
Intellectual Property. The Company relies on a combination of protections provided under applicable
international patent, trademark and trade secret laws. The Company also relies on confidentiality,
non-analysis and licensing agreements to establish and protect its rights in its proprietary
technologies. While the Company actively attempts to protect these rights, its technologies could
possibly be compromised through reverse engineering or other means. In addition, the Companys
ability to enforce its intellectual property rights through appropriate legal action had been and
may continue to be limited by its adverse liquidity. There can be no assurances that the Company
will be able to protect the basis of its technologies from discovery by unauthorized third parties
or to preclude unauthorized persons from conducting activities that infringe on its rights. The
Companys adverse liquidity situation in previous years had also
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impacted its ability to obtain patent protection on its intellectual property and to maintain
protection on previously issued patents. The Company has been advised by its patent counsel that
patent maintenance fees approximating $11,900 are due during 2008; to date, the Company has made
payments of $9,600 and intends to pay the remaining $2,300 when the annuity becomes due. There can
be no assurances that the Company will be able to continue to prosecute new patents and maintain
issued patents. As a result, the Companys customer and licensee relationships could be adversely
affected and the value of its technologies and intellectual property (including their value upon
liquidation) could be substantially diminished.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
During September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 157, Fair
Value Measurements (SFAS 157), which is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15,
2007 with earlier adoption encouraged. SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for
measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about
fair value measurements. In February 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position FAS 157-2, Effective
Date of FASB Statement No. 157, which delayed the effective date of SFAS 157 for all non-financial
assets and liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the
financial statements on a recurring basis, until January 1, 2009. The Company adopted SFAS 157 on
January 1, 2008 for all financial assets and liabilities, but the implementation did not require
additional disclosures or have a significant impact on the Companys financial statements. The
Company has not yet determined the impact the implementation of SFAS 157 will have on the Companys
non-financial assets and liabilities which are not recognized or disclosed on a recurring basis.
However, the Company does not anticipate that the full adoption of SFAS 157 will significantly
impact its financial statements.
During February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and
Financial LiabilitiesIncluding an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115 (SFAS 159), which permits
entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The
objective of SFAS 159 is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity
to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities
differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. The Company has adopted
SFAS 159 on January 1, 2008 and has elected not to measure any additional financial assets,
liabilities or other items at fair value.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations (SFAS 141R).
SFAS 141R establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer recognizes and measures in
its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, any
noncontrolling interest in the acquiree and the goodwill acquired. SFAS 141R also establishes
disclosure requirements to enable the evaluation of the nature and financial effects of the
business combination. This statement is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2009 and
will change the accounting for business combinations on a prospective basis.
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In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial
Statementsan amendment of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51 (SFAS 160). SFAS 160 establishes
accounting and reporting standards for ownership interests in subsidiaries held by parties other
than the parent, the amount of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the
noncontrolling interest, changes in a parents ownership interest, and the valuation of retained
noncontrolling equity investments when a subsidiary is deconsolidated. SFAS 160 also establishes
disclosure requirements that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent
and the interests of the noncontrolling owners. This statement is effective for the Company
beginning January 1, 2009. This statement is not currently applicable to the Company since it has
no majority-owned subsidiaries.
In March 2008, the FASB issued Statement No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and
Hedging Activities (SFAS 161), which is effective January 1, 2009. SFAS 161 requires enhanced
disclosures about derivative instruments and hedging activities to allow for a better understanding
of their effects on an entitys financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. Among
other things, SFAS 161 requires disclosures of the fair values of derivative instruments and
associated gains and losses in a tabular formant. SFAS 161 is not currently applicable to the
Company since the Company does not have derivative instruments or hedging activity
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
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Item 4T. Controls and Procedures
(a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company has carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the
Companys management, including the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer,
of the effectiveness of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act
Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e). Based upon that evaluation, the Companys Chief Executive Officer
and Chief Financial Officer have concluded, as of the end of the period covered by this report,
that the Companys disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information
required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is
recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified within the rules and
forms of the SEC, and are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the
Company in these reports is accumulated and communicated to management as appropriate to allow
timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
(b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in the Companys internal controls over financial reporting (as such
term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the most recent fiscal
quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal
controls over financial reporting.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Not applicable.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Not applicable.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not applicable.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
Not applicable.
Item 6. Exhibits
(a) Exhibits
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer required by Rule
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer required by Rule
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Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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NOCOPI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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DATE: May 15, 2008 |
/s/ Michael A. Feinstein, M.D.
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Michael A. Feinstein, M.D. |
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Chairman of the Board |
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DATE: May 15, 2008 |
/s/ Rudolph A. Lutterschmidt
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Rudolph A. Lutterschmidt |
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Vice President & Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a). |
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a). |
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Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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