ABVC BIOPHARMA, INC. - Quarter Report: 2009 April (Form 10-Q)
UNITED
STATES
Securities
and Exchange Commission
Washington,
D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
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QUARTERLY
REPORT PURUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934
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For
the quarterly period ended March 31, 2009
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TRANSITION
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934
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For
the transition period from
to
Commission
file number: 333-91436
ECOLOGY
COATINGS, INC.
(Exact
Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Nevada
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26-0014658
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(State
or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S.
Employer Identification No.)
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2701
Cambridge Court, Suite 100, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(Address
of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(248) 370-9900
(Registrant’s
telephone number)
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 No
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on
its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Date File required to be
submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this
chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes
No
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
definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller
reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes No
APPLICABLE
ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
Indicate
the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common
stock, as of the latest practicable date. The number of shares of common stock
of the issuer outstanding as of April 24, 2009 was 32,233,600.
PART I – FINANCIAL
INFORMATION
Item
1. Financial Statements
ECOLOGY
COATINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
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Consolidated
Balance Sheets
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ASSETS
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March
31, 2009
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September
30, 2008
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(Unaudited)
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Current
Assets
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Cash
and cash equivalents
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$4,907
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$974,276
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Prepaid
expenses
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550
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25,206
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Total
Current Assets
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5,457
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999,482
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Property
and Equipment
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Computer
equipment
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30,111
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22,933
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Furniture
and fixtures
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21,027
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18,833
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Test
equipment
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9,696
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7,313
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Signs
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213
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213
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Software
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6,057
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1,332
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Video
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48,177
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48,177
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Total
property and equipment
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115,281
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98,801
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Less:
Accumulated depreciation
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(35,460)
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(22,634)
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Property
and Equipment, net
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79,821
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76,167
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Other
Assets
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Patents-net
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442,891
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421,214
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Trademarks-net
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4,938
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5,029
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Total
Other Assets
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447,829
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426,243
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Total
Assets
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$533,107
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$1,501,892
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See the
accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial
statements.
ECOLOGY
COATINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
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Consolidated
Balance Sheets
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LIABILITIES
AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
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March
31, 2009
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September
30, 2008
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(Unaudited)
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Current
Liabilities
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Accounts
payable
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$1,391,605
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$1,359,328
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Credit
card payable
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114,621
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92,305
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Accrued
Liabilities
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27,605
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12,033
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Franchise
tax payable
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-
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800
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Interest
payable
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99,549
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133,332
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Convertible
notes payable
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582,301
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894,104
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Notes
payable - related party
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296,469
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243,500
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Preferred
Dividends Payable
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35,343
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6,300
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Total
Current Liabilities
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2,547,493
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2,741,702
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Total
Liabilities
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2,547,493
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2,741,702
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Commitments
and Contingencies (Note 5)
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-
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-
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Stockholders'
Deficit
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Preferred
Stock - 10,000,000 $.001 par value and 10,000,000
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2
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2
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no
par value authorized; 2,326 and 2,010 shares issued and
outstanding
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as
of March 31, 2009 and September 30, 2008, respectively
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Common
Stock - 90,000,000 $.001 par value and 50,000,000
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no
par value authorized; 32,233,600
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outstanding
as of March 31, 2009 and
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September
30, 2008
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32,234
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32,234
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Additional
paid in capital
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16,709,700
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13,637,160
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Accumulated
Deficit
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(18,756,322)
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(14,909,206)
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Total
Stockholders' Deficit
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(2,014,386)
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(1,239,810)
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Total
Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit
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$533,107
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$1,501,892
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See the
accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial
statements.
ECOLOGY
COATINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
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Consolidated
Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
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For
the three months ended
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For
the three months ended
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For
the six months ended
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For
the six months ended
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March
31, 2009
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March
31, 2008
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March
31, 2009
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March
31, 2008
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Revenues
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$-
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$10,417
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$-
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$20,834
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Salaries
and Fringe Benefits
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321,276
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542,771
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803,846
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1,074,785
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Professional
Fees
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435,326
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710,149
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2,484,072
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1,486,983
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Other
general and administrative costs
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77,673
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300,552
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175,985
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444,960
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Total
General and Administrative Expenses
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834,275
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1,553,472
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3,463,903
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3,006,728
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Operating
Loss
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(834,275)
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(1,543,055)
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(3,463,903)
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(2,985,894)
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Other
Income (Expense)
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Interest
Income
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-
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128
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142
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5,660
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Interest
Expense
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(48,059)
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(267,974)
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(172,681)
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(294,867)
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Total
Other Expenses - net
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(48,059)
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(267,846)
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(172,539)
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(289,207)
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Net
Loss
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$(882,334)
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$(1,810,901)
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$(3,636,442)
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$(3,275,101)
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Basic
and diluted net loss per share
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$(0.03)
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$(0.06)
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$(0.11)
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$(0.10)
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Basic
and diluted weighted average
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common
shares outstanding
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32,233,600
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32,187,607
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32,233,600
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32,169,045
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See the
accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial
statement
ECOLOGY
COATINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
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Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
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For
the
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For
the
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For
the
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For
the
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three
months ended
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three
months ended
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six
months ended
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six
months ended
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March
31, 2009
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March
31, 2008
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March
31, 2009
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March
31, 2008
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OPERATING
ACTIVITIES
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Net loss
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$(882,334)
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$(1,810,901)
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$(3,636,442)
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$(3,275,101)
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Adjustments
to reconcile net loss
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to
net cash used in operating activities:
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Depreciation
and amortization
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11,349
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9,701
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22,375
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16,271
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Option
expense
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535,387
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553,976
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2,533,336
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1,088,414
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Warrant
expense
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-
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140,175
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63,512
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140,175
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Beneficial
conversion expense
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1,031
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92,927
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1,031
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108,749
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Issuance
of stock for extension fee
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-
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162,000
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-
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162,000
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Changes
in Asset and Liabilities
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Miscellaneous
receivable
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-
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-
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1,118
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Prepaid
expenses
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8,388
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(520)
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24,656
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51,888
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Accounts
payable
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(37,184)
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135,127
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32,277
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319,315
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Accrued
payroll taxes and wages
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-
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(9,932)
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-
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(13,012)
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Accrued
liabilities
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8,022
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-
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15,572
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-
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Credit
card payable
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20,249
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16,768
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22,317
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43,166
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Franchise
tax payable
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-
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-
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(800)
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-
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Interest
payable
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41,262
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17,543
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(33,783)
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26,655
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Deferred
revenue
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-
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(10,417)
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-
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(20,834)
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Net
Cash Used In Operating Activities
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(293,830)
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(703,553)
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(955,949)
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(1,351,196)
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INVESTING
ACTIVITIES
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Purchase
of fixed assets
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-
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(16,480)
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(49,345)
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Purchase
of intangibles
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(22,735)
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(22,217)
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(31,137)
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(28,117)
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Net
Cash Used in Investing Activities
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(22,735)
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(22,217)
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(47,617)
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(77,462)
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FINANCING
ACTIVITIES
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Repayment
of debt
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-
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(91,998)
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(311,803)
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(91,998)
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Proceeds
from debt
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34,000
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900,000
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54,000
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900,000
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Proceeds
from convertible preferred shares
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292,000
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-
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292,000
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-
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Net
Cash Provided By Financing Activities
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326,000
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808,002
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34,197
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808,002
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Net
Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
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9,435
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82,232
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(969,369)
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(620,656)
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CASH
AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING
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OF
PERIOD
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(4,528)
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105,275
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974,276
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808,163
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CASH
AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END
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OF
PERIOD
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$4,907
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$187,507
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$4,907
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$187,507
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See the
accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial
statements.
ECOLOGY
COATINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
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Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows
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(Unaudited)
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For
the
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For
the
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For
the
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For
the
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three
months ended
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three
months ended
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six
months ended
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six
months ended
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March
31, 2009
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March
31, 2008
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March
31, 2009
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March
31, 2008
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SUPPLEMENTAL
DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW
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INFORMATION
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Interest
paid
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$-
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$15,327
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$132,000
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$17,285
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SUPPLEMENTAL
DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH
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FINANCING
ACTIVITIES
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Common
stock for extension fee
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$-
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$162,000
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$-
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$162,000
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See the
accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial
statements.
ECOLOGY
COATINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES
TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note
1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Nature of Operations and Use of
Estimates
Interim
Reporting. While the information presented in the accompanying interim
consolidated financial statements is unaudited, it includes all normal recurring
adjustments, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present
fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the
interim periods presented in accordance with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America. These interim consolidated
financial statements follow the same accounting policies and methods of their
application as the September 30, 2008 audited annual consolidated financial
statements of Ecology Coatings, Inc. (“we”, “us”, the “Company” or
“Ecology”). It is suggested that these interim consolidated financial
statements be read in conjunction with our September 30, 2008 annual
consolidated financial statements included in the Form 10-KSB we filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on December 23, 2008.
Our
operating results for the three and six months ended March 31, 2009 are not
necessarily indicative of the results that can be expected for the year ending
September 30, 2009 or for any other period.
Going
Concern. In connection with their audit report on our consolidated
financial statements as of September 30, 2008, the Company’s independent
registered public accounting firm expressed substantial doubt about our ability
to continue as a going concern. As such, continuance of our
operations is dependent upon our ability to raise sufficient
capital. The consolidated financial statements do not include any
adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset
amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary
should we be unable to continue as a going concern.
Description of
the Company. We were originally incorporated on March 12, 1990
in California (“Ecology-CA”). Our current entity was incorporated in
Nevada on February 6, 2002 as OCIS Corp. (“OCIS”). OCIS
completed a merger with Ecology-CA on July 26, 2007 (the “Merger”). In the
Merger, OCIS changed its name from OCIS Corporation to Ecology Coatings,
Inc. We develop nanotechnology-enabled, ultra-violet curable coatings
that are designed to drive efficiencies and clean processes in
manufacturing. We create proprietary coatings with unique performance
and environmental attributes by leveraging our platform of integrated
nano-material technologies that reduce overall energy consumption and offer a
marked decrease in drying time. Ecology’s market consists of electronics,
automotive and trucking, paper products and original equipment manufacturers
(“OEMs”).
Principles of
Consolidation. The consolidated financial statements include
all of our accounts and the accounts of our wholly owned subsidiary
Ecology-CA. All significant intercompany transactions have been
eliminated in consolidation.
Use of
Estimates. 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
amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash
Equivalents. We consider all highly liquid investments with
original maturities of three months or less to be cash and cash
equivalents.
Revenue
Recognition. Revenues from licensing contracts are recorded
ratably over the life of the contract. Contingency earnings such as
royalty fees are recorded when the amount can reasonably be determined and
collection is likely.
Loss Per
Share. Basic loss per share is computed by dividing the net
loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during
the period. Diluted loss per share is computed by dividing the net
loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock and potentially
dilutive securities outstanding during the period. Potentially
dilutive shares consist of the incremental common shares issuable upon the
exercise of stock options and warrants and the conversion of convertible debt
and convertible preferred stock. Potentially dilutive shares are excluded from
the weighted average number of shares if their effect is
anti-dilutive. We had a net loss for all periods presented herein;
therefore, none of the stock options and/or warrants outstanding or stock
associated with the convertible debt or with the convertible preferred shares
during each of the periods presented were included in the computation of diluted
loss per share as they were anti-dilutive. As of March 31, 2009
and 2008, there were 14,528,584 and 5,333,441 potentially dilutive securities
outstanding.
Income Taxes and
Deferred Income Taxes. We use the asset and liability approach
for financial accounting and reporting for income taxes. Deferred
income taxes are provided for temporary differences in the bases of assets and
liabilities as reported for financial statement purposes and income tax purposes
and for the future use of net operating losses. We have recorded a
valuation allowance against the net deferred income tax asset. The
valuation allowance reduces deferred income tax assets to an amount that
represents management’s best estimate of the amount of such deferred income tax
assets that more likely than not will be realized. We cannot be
assured of future income to realize the net deferred income tax asset;
therefore, no deferred income tax asset has been recorded in the accompanying
consolidated financial statements.
Property and
Equipment. Property and equipment is stated at cost less
accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is recorded using the
straight-line method over the following useful lives:
Computer
equipment
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3-10
years
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Furniture
and fixtures
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3-7
years
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Test
equipment
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5-7
years
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Software
Computer
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3
years
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Marketing
and Promotional Video
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3
years
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Repairs
and maintenance costs are charged to operations as incurred. Betterments or
renewals are capitalized as incurred.
We review
long lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances
indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be
recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured
by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the future net cash flows
expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered
to be impaired, the impairment recognized is measured by the amount by which the
carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets.
Patents. It
is our policy to capitalize costs associated with securing a
patent. Costs consist of legal and filing fees. Once a
patent is issued, it will be amortized on a straight-line basis over its
estimated useful life. Seven patents were issued as of March 31, 2009
and are being amortized over 8 years.
Stock-Based
Compensation. Our stock option plans are subject to the
provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 123(R),
Share-Based Payment.
Under the provisions of SFAS No. 123(R), employee and director
stock-based compensation expense is measured utilizing the fair-value
method.
We
account for stock options granted to non-employees under SFAS No. 123(R) using
EITF 96-18, requiring the measurement and recognition of stock-based
compensation to consultants under the fair-value method with stock-based
compensation expense being charged to earnings on the earlier of the date
services are performed or a performance commitment exists.
Expense
Categories. Salaries and Fringe Benefits of $321,276 and
$542,771 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and
$803,846 and $1,074,785 for the six months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008,
respectively, include wages paid to and insurance benefits for our officers and
employees as well as stock based compensation expense for those
individuals. Professional fees of $435,326 and $710,149 for the three
months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, and $2,484,072 and $1,486,983 for the six
months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, include amounts paid to
attorneys, accountants, and consultants, as well as the stock based compensation
expense for those services.
Recent Accounting
Pronouncements
In
December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), “Business
Combinations” (SFAS 141(R)) and No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in
Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51” (SFAS 160).
SFAS 141(R) which will significantly change how business acquisitions are
accounted for and will impact financial statements both on the acquisition date
and in subsequent periods. SFAS 160 will change the accounting and reporting for
minority interests, which will be re-characterized as non-controlling interests
and classified as a component of equity. SFAS 141(R) and SFAS 160 are effective
for both public and private companies for fiscal years beginning on or after
December 15, 2008 (October 1, 2009 for Ecology). Early
adoption is prohibited for both standards. SFAS 141(R) will be applied
prospectively. SFAS 160 requires retroactive adoption of the presentation and
disclosure requirements for existing minority interests. All other
requirements of SFAS 160 shall be applied prospectively. The adoption of SFAS
160 would have no impact on our financial position or results of
operations.
In
March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities—an amendment of FASB Statement
No. 133”. This statement changes the disclosure requirements for
derivative instruments and hedging activities. SFAS 161 will become effective
for us beginning in the three months ending March 31, 2009. The
adoption of this pronouncement would have had no impact on our results or
financial position as of March 31, 2009.
In May
2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, “The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles”. SFAS 162 identifies the sources of accounting
principles and the framework for selecting the principles to be used in the
preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are
presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in
the United States (the GAAP hierarchy). SFAS 162 will not have an impact on our
financial statements.
In May
2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 163, “Accounting for Financial Guarantee
Insurance Contracts, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 60.” The
scope of SFAS 163 is limited to financial guarantee insurance (and reinsurance)
contracts, as described in this Statement, issued by enterprises included within
the scope of Statement 60. Accordingly, SFAS 163 does not apply to
financial guarantee contracts issued by enterprises excluded from the scope of
Statement 60 or to some insurance contracts that seem similar to financial
guarantee insurance contracts issued by insurance enterprises (such as mortgage
guaranty insurance or credit insurance on trade receivables). SFAS
163 also does not apply to financial guarantee insurance contracts that are
derivative instruments included within the scope of FASB Statement No. 133,
“Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” SFAS 163 will
not have an impact on our financial statements.
Note 2 — Concentrations
For the
three months and six months ended March 31, 2009, we had no revenues. For the
three months and six months ended March 31, 2008, we had one customer
representing 100% of revenues. As of March 31, 2009 and 2008, there
were no amounts due from this customer.
We
occasionally maintain bank account balances in excess of the federally insurable
amount of $250,000. The Company had cash deposits in excess of this
limit on March 31, 2009 and September 30, 2008 of $0 and $724,276,
respectively.
Note
3 — Related Party Transactions
We have
borrowed funds for our operations from certain major stockholders, directors and
officers as disclosed below:
We have
an unsecured note payable due to Deanna Stromback, a principal shareholder and
former director and sister of our Chairman, Rich Stromback, that bears interest
at 4% per annum with principal and interest due on December 31,
2009. As of March 31, 2009 and September 30, 2008, the note had
an outstanding balance of $110,500. The accrued interest on the note
was $10,791 and $8,407 as of March 31, 2009 and September 30, 2008,
respectively. The note carries certain conversion rights that allow
the holder to convert all or part of the outstanding balance into shares of our
common stock.
We have
an unsecured note payable due to Doug Stromback, a principal shareholder and
former director and brother of our Chairman, Rich Stromback, that bears interest
at 4% per annum with principal and interest due on December 31,
2009. As of March 31, 2009 and September 30, 2008, the note had
an outstanding balance of $133,000. The accrued interest on the note
was $12,994 and $10,125 as of March 31, 2009 and September 30, 2008,
respectively. The note carries certain conversion rights that allow
the holder to convert all or part of the outstanding balance into shares of our
common stock.
We had an
unsecured note payable due to Rich Stromback, our Chairman and a
principal shareholder, that bore interest at 4% per annum
with principal and interest due on December 31, 2008. As of both
December 31, 2008 and September 30, 2008, the note had an outstanding
balance of $0. The unpaid accrued interest on the note was $2,584 as of March
31, 2009 and September 30, 2008. The note carries certain
conversion rights which allow the holder to convert all or part of the
outstanding balance into shares of our common stock.
We have
an unsecured note payable to Seven Industries, a company that is wholly owned by
J.B. Smith, a member of our Board of Directors and managing partner of Equity
11, Ltd. (“Equity 11”) who is our largest shareholder. The note bears
interest at 5% per annum with principal and interest due at June 30,
2009. The note and accrued interest can be converted into shares of
our common stock at $.66 per share at the sole discretion of the note
holder. As of March 31, 2009 and September 30, 2008, the note had an
outstanding balance of $20,000 and $0, respectively. The accrued
interest on this note was $266 and $0 as of March 31, 2009 and September 30,
2008, respectively.
We have
an unsecured note payable to Seven Industries, a company that is wholly owned by
J.B. Smith, a member of our Board of Directors and managing partner of Equity 11
who is our largest shareholder. The note bears interest at 5% per
annum with principal and interest due at June 30, 2009. The note and
accrued interest can be converted into shares of our common stock at $.66 per
share at the sole discretion of the note holder. As of March 31, 2009
and September 30, 2008, the note had an outstanding balance of $32,969 and $0,
net of unamortized discount of $1,031 and $0, respectively. The
accrued interest on this note was $382 and $0 as of March 31, 2009 and September
30, 2008, respectively.
Future
maturities of related party long-term debt as of March 31, 2009 are as
follows:
12 Months Ending March 31,
|
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2010
|
$
|
296,469
|
||
We have a
payable to a related party totaling $49,171 and $63,775 as of March 31, 2009 and
September 30, 2008, respectively, included in accounts payable on the
consolidated balance sheets.
Note
4 — Notes Payable
We have
the following convertible notes:
March
31, 2009
|
September
30, 2008
|
|||||||
Chris
Marquez Note: Convertible note payable, 15% per annum interest
rate, principal and interest payment was due May 31, 2008; unsecured,
convertible at holder’s option into common shares of the Company at $1.60
per share. Accrued interest of $0 and $15,367 was outstanding as of March
31, 2009 and September 30, 2008, respectively.
|
---
|
$
|
94,104
|
|||||
George
Resta Note: Convertible subordinated note payable, 25% per
annum, unsecured, principal and interest was due June 30, 2008; the
Company extended the maturity for 30 days, to July 30, 2008 in exchange
for warrants to purchase 15,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at
$1.75 per share. Additionally, the Company granted the note holder
warrants to purchase 12,500 shares of the Company’s common stock at $1.75
per share. All outstanding principal and interest is convertible, at the
note holder’s option, into the Company’s common shares at the lower of the
closing price of the shares on the last trading date prior to conversion
or at the average share price at which the Company sells its debt or
equity securities in its next public offering or other private offering
made pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended. Demand for repayment was made on September 8, 2008. On November
14, 2008, we agreed to pay the note holder $10,000 per month until the
principal and accrued interest is paid off. We made such payments in
October and November of 2008, but did not make payments thereafter.
Accrued interest of $3,740 and $7,329 was outstanding as of March 31, 2009
and September 30, 2008, respectively.
|
$
|
38,744
|
50,000
|
|||||
Investment
Hunter, LLC Note: Convertible subordinated note payable, 25%
per annum, unsecured, principal and interest was due June 30, 2008;
the Company extended the maturity for 30 days, to July 30, 2008 in
exchange for warrants to purchase 15,000 shares of the Company’s common
stock at $1.75 per share. Additionally, the Company granted the note
holder warrants to purchase 125,000 shares of the Company’s common stock
at $1.75 per share. All outstanding principal and interest is convertible,
at the note holder’s option, into the Company’s common shares at the lower
of the closing price of the shares on the last trading date prior to
conversion or at the average share price at which the Company sells its
debt or equity securities in its next public offering or other private
offering made pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended. Demand for repayment was made on September 5, 2008. On
November 13, 2008, we agreed to pay the note holder $100,000 per month
until the principal and accrued interest is paid off. The payments for
October, November, and December were made, but none have been made
since. Accrued interest of $23,646 and $73,288 was outstanding
as of March 31, 2009 and September 30, 2008, respectively.
|
$
|
293,557
|
500,000
|
|||||
Mitchell
Shaheen Note: Convertible subordinated note payable, 25% per
annum, unsecured, principal and interest was due July 18, 2008.
Additionally, the Company issued a warrant to purchase 100,000 shares of
the Company’s common stock at a price equal to $.75 per share (the
“Warrant”). The Warrant is exercisable immediately and carries a ten
(10) year term. The Holder may convert all or part of the
then-outstanding Note balance into shares at $.50 per share. If
applicable, the Company has agreed to include the Conversion Shares in its
first registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Demand for repayment was made on August 27, 2008. Accrued
interest of $26,031 and $10,685 was outstanding as of March 31, 2009 and
September 30, 2008, respectively.
|
150,000
|
150,000
|
||||||
Mitchell
Shaheen Note: Convertible subordinated note payable, 25% per
annum, unsecured, principal and interest was due August 10, 2008.
Additionally, the Company issued a warrant to purchase 100,000 shares of
the Company’s common stock at a price equal to $.50 per share (the
“Warrant”). The Warrant is exercisable immediately and carries a ten
(10) year term. The Holder may convert all or part of the
then-outstanding Note balance into shares at $.50 per share. If
applicable, the Company has agreed to include the Conversion Shares in its
first registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Demand for repayment was made on August 27, 2008. Accrued
interest of $19,115 and $5,548 was outstanding as of March 31, 2009 and
September 30, 2008, respectively.
|
100,000
|
100,000
|
||||||
$582,301
|
$894,104
|
Future
maturities of the notes payable as of March 31, 2009 are as
follows:
12 Months Ending March 31,
|
||||
2010
|
$
|
582,301
|
||
The above
notes payable have conversion rights and detachable warrants. These
Notes may be converted for the principal balance and any unpaid accrued interest
to Common Stock. In accordance with guidance issued by the FASB and the Emerging
Issue Task Force (“EITF”) regarding the Accounting for Convertible Securities
with a Beneficial Conversion Feature (EITF No. 98-5), the Company
recognized an embedded beneficial conversion feature present in these
Notes. The Company allocated the proceeds based on the fair value of
$340,043 to the warrants. The warrants are exercisable through
March 31, 2018 and the fair value was amortized to interest expense over
the term of the Notes.
Note
5 — Commitments and Contingencies
Consulting
Agreements.
On
June 1, 2007, we entered into a consulting agreement with The Rationale
Group, LLC (“Rationale Group”). The managing member of Rationale
Group is Dr. William Coyro, Jr., who serves as the chairman of Ecology’s
business advisory board. The agreement expires June 1,
2009. Ecology pays Rationale Group $11,000 per month under the
Agreement. Additionally, Ecology granted Rationale Group 200,000
options to purchase shares of our common stock for $2.00 per
share. Of these options, 50,000 options vested on December 1,
2007, 50,000 options vested on June 1, 2008, 50,000 options vested on
December 1, 2008, and the remaining 50,000 options vest on June 1,
2009. Additionally, we agreed to reimburse Rationale Group for all
reasonable expenses incurred by Rationale Group in the conduct of our business.
On February 11, 2009, we amended the agreement upon the following
terms:
·
|
Six
monthly payments to Rationale Group of $5,000, with payments ending on
July 1, 2009.
|
·
|
Re-pricing
of the 50,000 options that vested on December 1, 2007 by our Board to an
exercise price of $.50 per share
|
·
|
Rationale
Group forgave $121,000 owed by us to
them.
|
·
|
Rationale
Group transferred options to purchase 50,000 shares of common stock that
vest on June 1, 2009 to Equity 11, our largest
shareholder. J.B. Smith, a director of our Board , is the
managing partner and majority owner of Equity
11.
|
On
July 26, 2007, we entered into a consulting agreement with DMG Advisors,
LLC, owned by two former officers and directors of OCIS
Corporation. The terms of the agreement call for the transfer of the
$100,000 standstill deposit paid to OCIS as a part of a total payment of
$200,000. The balance will be paid in equal installments on the first
day of each succeeding calendar month until paid in full. The
agreement calls for the principals to provide services for 18 months in the
area of investor relations programs and initiatives; facilitate conferences
between Ecology and members of the business and financial community; review and
analyze the public securities market for our securities; and introduce Ecology
to broker-dealers and institutions, as appropriate. The agreement
expired on February 28, 2009.
On
April 2, 2008, we entered into a letter agreement with Dr. Robert Matheson
to become chairman of our Scientific Advisory Board. The letter
agreement provides that we will grant Dr. Matheson options to purchase 100,000
shares of our common stock. Each option is exercisable at a price of
$2.05 per share. The options vest as follows: 25,000 immediately upon
grant; 25,000 on October 3, 2008; 25,000 on April 3, 2009, and the
remaining 25,000 on October 3, 2009. The options will all expire
on April 3, 2018.
On
September 17, 2008, we entered into an agreement with Sales Attack LLC, an
entity owned by J.B. Smith, a director of the Company and managing partner of
Equity 11 who is our largest shareholder. This agreement is for
business and marketing consulting services. This agreement expires on
September 17, 2010 and calls for monthly payments of $20,000, commissions on
licensing revenues equal to 15% of said revenues, commissions on product sales
equal to 3% of said sales, and a grant of options to purchase 531,000 shares of
our common stock for $1.05 per share. 177,000 of the options become exercisable
on March 17, 2009, 177,000 of the options become exercisable on September 17,
2009, and 177,000 of the options become exercisable on March 17,
2010. The options expire on December 31, 2020. No monthly
payments were made to Sales Attack, LLC for the three months ending on March 31,
2009.
On
September 17, 2008, we entered into an agreement with RJS Consulting LLC
(“RJS”), an entity owned by our chairman of the board of directors, Richard
Stromback, under which RJS will provide advice and consultation to us regarding
strategic planning, business and financial matters, and revenue
generation. The agreement expires on September 17, 2011 and calls for
monthly payments of $16,000, commissions on licensing revenues equal to 15% of
said revenues, commissions on product sales equal to 3% of said sales, $1,000
per month to pay for office rent reimbursement, expenses associated with RJS’s
participation in certain conferences, information technology expenses incurred
by the consultant in the performance of duties relating to the Company, and
certain legal fees incurred by Richard Stromback during his tenure as our Chief
Executive Officer.
On
September 17, 2008, we entered into an agreement with DAS Ventures LLC (“Sales
Attack”) under which Sales Attack will act as a consultant to us. DAS
Ventures, LLC is wholly owned by Doug Stromback, a principal shareholder and
former director and brother of our Chairman, Rich Stromback, Under
this agreement, Sales Attack will provide business development services for
which he will receive commissions on licensing revenues equal to 15% of revenues
and commissions on product sales equal to 3% of said sales and reimbursement for
information technology expenses incurred by the consultant in the performance of
duties relating to the Company. This agreement expires on September 17,
2011.
On
November 11, 2008, we settled the lawsuit we filed against Trimax, LLC
(“Trimax”) on September 11, 2008 for breach of contract. Under the
terms of the settlement, we will pay Trimax $7,500 per month for twelve months
under a new consulting agreement and will pay $15,000 in 12 equal monthly
payments of $1,250 to Trimax’s attorney. Additionally, we will
pay Trimax a commission of 15% for licensing revenues and 3% for product sales
that Trimax generates for the Company.
On
January 1, 2009, we entered into a new agreement with McCloud Communication to
provide investor relations services to us. The new agreement calls
for monthly payments of $5,500 for 12 months. In addition, the
consultant forgave $51,603 in past due amounts owed by the Company in exchange
for a reset of the exercise price on options to purchase 25,000 shares of our
common stock that we issued to the consultant on April 8, 2008. The exercise
price at the time of issuance was $4.75 per share. This price was
re-set by our Board to $.88 on February 6, 2009.
On
January 5, 2009, we entered into an agreement with James Juliano to provide debt
consulting services to us. Mr. Juliano is a principal in Equity 11. The
agreement calls for twelve monthly payments of $7,500 and expires on December
31, 2009. No monthly payments were made to Mr. Juliano for the three
months ending on March 31, 2009.
Employment
Agreements.
On
January 1, 2007, we entered into an employment agreement with Sally J.W.
Ramsey, Vice President New Product Development, that expires on January 1,
2012. Upon expiration, the agreement calls for automatic one-year
renewals until terminated by either party with thirty days written
notice. Pursuant to the agreement, the officer will be paid an annual
base salary of $180,000 in 2007; an annual base salary of $200,000 for the years
2008 through 2011; and an annual base salary of $220,000 for 2012. On
December 15, 2008, we amended the agreement to reduce Ms. Ramsey’s annual base
salary to $60,000. In addition, 450,000 options were granted to the
officer to acquire our common stock at $2.00 per share. 150,000 options will
vest on January 1, 2010, 150,000 options will vest on January 1, 2011
and the remaining 150,000 options will vest January 1, 2012. The
options expire on January 1, 2022.
On
February 1, 2007, we entered into an employment agreement with Kevin Stolz,
Chief Financial Officer, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, that expired
on February 1, 2008. Pursuant to the agreement, the officer was paid an
annual base salary of $120,000 and was granted 25,000 options to acquire our
common stock at $2.00 per share. These options were re-priced to
$1.05 per share on September 15, 2008. All of the options vested on
February 1, 2008. The options expire on February 1, 2017. On
February 1, 2008, we entered into a new agreement with this
officer. This new agreement expires on February 1, 2010 and
calls for an annual salary of $140,000. Further, Mr. Stolz was
granted 50,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock at $3.00 per
share. These options were re-priced to $1.05 per share on September
15, 2008. 25,000 options vest on February 1, 2009 and the
remaining 25,000 options vest on February 1, 2010. This
agreement was modified effective October 1, 2008. Under the modified
agreement, Mr. Stolz receives an annual base salary of $70,000, subject to
increase to $140,000 upon the achievement by the Company of revenues of at least
$100,000. Additionally, we granted Mr. Stolz options to purchase
10,000 shares of our common stock at $1.05 per share. The options
become exercisable on September 17, 2009 and expire on September 17, 2018. Mr.
Stolz assumed the additional title of Chief Financial Officer on March 26,
2009.
On
May 21, 2007, we entered into an employment agreement with David W. Morgan,
Chief Financial Officer, that will expire on May 21,
2009. Pursuant to the agreement, Mr. Morgan will be paid an annual
base salary of $160,000 and was granted 300,000 options to acquire our common
stock at $2.00 per share. These options were re-priced to $1.05 per
share on September 15, 2008. 75,000 of the options vested on May 21, 2008,
and 225,000 of the options will vest on May 21, 2009. The
options expire on May 21, 2017. On October 1, 2007, the Company
modified the employment agreement to increase the salary from $160,000 to
$210,000. This agreement was terminated on December 3, 2008 and Mr.
Morgan continued to serve as our Chief Financial Officer and was being paid
$60,000 per annum. Mr. Morgan resigned on March 26, 2009. We will pay medical
insurance premiums of $1,128 per month through September of 2009.
On
December 28, 2007, we entered into an employment agreement with Richard
Stromback, our Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive
Officer. Under this agreement, Mr. Stromback was to be paid at a rate
of $320,000 per year through August 8, 2010. This agreement was
terminated by consent of both parties on September 17, 2008. See also
the discussion of Mr. Stomback’s consulting agreement above.
Contingencies. On
September 11, 2008, we filed a lawsuit against a consultant in the Circuit Court
of Oakland County, Michigan for violation of fiduciary duties.
A lawsuit
was filed against us on September 16, 2008 in the Circuit Court of Oakland
County, Michigan for breach of contract by a consultant previously contracted by
the Company to provide information technology services. On November
6, 2008, we settled the lawsuit. We paid $26,500 in full settlement
of all claims. This amount was included in Accounts Payable at September 30,
2008.
Lease
Commitments.
a.
|
On
August 1, 2005, we leased our office facilities in Akron, Ohio for a
rent of $1,800 per month. The lease expired July 1, 2006 and was
renewed under the same terms through August 31, 2007. The
Company now leases that property on a month-to-month basis for the same
rent. Rent expense for the six months ended March 31, 2009 and
2008 was $10,800 and $10,800, respectively. Rent expense for the three
months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 was $5,400 and $5,400,
respectively
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||
b.
|
On
September 1, 2008, we executed a lease for our office space in Auburn
Hills, Michigan. The lease calls for average monthly rent of
$2,997 and expires on September 30, 2010. The landlord is a
company owned by a shareholder and director of Ecology. Rent expense for
the six months ended March 31, 2009 was $16,988. Rent expense for the
three months ended March 31, 2009 was
$8,855.
|
Note
6 — Equity
Reverse
Merger. A reverse merger with OCIS Corporation was consummated
on July 26, 2007. The shareholders of Ecology-CA acquired 95% of the
voting stock of OCIS. OCIS had no significant operating history. The
purpose of the acquisition was to provide Ecology with access to the public
equity markets in order to more rapidly expand its business
operations. The consideration to the shareholders of OCIS was
approximately 5% of the stock, at closing, of the successor
company. The final purchase price was agreed to as it reflects the
value to Ecology of a more rapid access to the public equity markets than a more
traditional initial public offering.
Warrants. On
December 16, 2006, we issued warrants to Trimax, LLC to purchase 500,000
shares of our stock at $2.00 per share. On November 11, 2008, the
exercise price of the warrants was reset to $.90 per share. The
warrants vested on December 17, 2007. The weighted average remaining life
of the warrants is 7.9 years.
On
February 6, 2008, we issued warrants to Hayden Capital to
purchase 262,500 shares of our common stock at the lower of $2.00 per share or
at the average price per share at which the Company sells its debt or and/or
equity in its next private or public offering. The warrants vested
upon issuance. The weighted average remaining life of the warrants is
8.9 years.
On
March 1, 2008, we issued warrants to George Resta to purchase 12,500 shares
of our common stock at the lower of $2.00 per share or at the average price per
share at which the Company sells its debt or and/or equity in its next private
or public offering. The warrants vested upon issuance. The
weighted average remaining life of the warrants is 8.9 years.
On
March 1, 2008, we issued warrants to Investment Hunter, LLC to purchase
125,000 shares of our common stock at the lower of $2.00 per share or at the
average price per share at which the Company sells its debt or and/or equity in
its next private or public offering. The warrants vested upon
issuance. The weighted average remaining life of the warrants is
8.9 years.
On June
9, 2008, we issued warrants to Hayden Capital to purchase 210,000 shares of our
common stock at the lower of $2.00 per share or at the average price per share
at which the Company sells its debt or and/or equity in its next private or
public offering. The warrants vested upon issuance. The
weighted average remaining life of the warrants is 9.2 years.
On June
21, 2008, we issued warrants to Mitchell Shaheen to purchase 100,000 shares of
our common stock at $.75 per share. The warrants vested upon
issuance. The weighted average remaining life of the warrants is
9.2 years.
On July
14, 2008, we issued warrants to Mitchell Shaheen to purchase 100,000 shares of
our common stock at $.50 per share. The warrants vested upon
issuance. The weighted average remaining life of the warrants is 9.2
years.
On July
14, 2008, we issued warrants to George Resta to purchase 15,000 shares of our
common stock at $1.75 per share. The warrants vested upon
issuance. The weighted average remaining life of the warrants is 9.2
years.
On July
14, 2008, we issued warrants to Investment Hunter, LLC to purchase 15,000 shares
of our common stock at $1.75 per share. The warrants vested upon
issuance. The weighted average remaining life of the warrants is 9.2
years.
We issued
the following immediately vested warrants to Equity 11 in conjunction with
Equity 11’s purchases of our 5% convertible preferred stock:
Strike
|
Date
|
Expiration
|
||||
Number
|
Price
|
Issued
|
Date
|
|||
100,000
|
$0.75
|
July
28, 2008
|
July
28, 2018
|
|||
5,000
|
$0.75
|
August
20, 2008
|
August
20, 2018
|
|||
25,000
|
$0.75
|
August
27, 2008
|
August
27, 2018
|
|||
500,000
|
$0.75
|
August
29, 2008
|
August
29, 2018
|
|||
375,000
|
$0.75
|
September
26, 2008
|
September
26, 2018
|
|||
47,000
|
$
0.75
|
January
23, 2009
|
January
23, 2014
|
|||
15,000
|
$
0.75
|
February
10, 2009
|
February
10, 2014
|
|||
12,500
|
$
0.75
|
February
18, 2009
|
February
18, 2014
|
|||
20,000
|
$
0.75
|
February
26, 2009
|
February
26, 2014
|
|||
11,500
|
$
0.75
|
March
10, 2009
|
March
10, 2014
|
|||
40,000
|
$
0.75
|
March
26, 2009
|
March
26, 2014
|
On
November 11, 2008, we issued warrants to purchase 2,000,000 shares of our common
stock at $.50 per share to Trimax. The warrants vested upon
issuance. The weighted average remaining life of the warrants is 9.6
years.
Shares. On
February 6, 2008, we entered into an allonge to the promissory note made to
Christopher Marquez on February 28, 2006. The amount owed, including
principal and accrued interest, totaled $142,415 and the note matured on
December 31, 2007 (See Note 4). The maturity date of the note
was extended to May 31, 2008, with interest continuing at 15% per
annum. In consideration of this extension, we issued 60,000 shares of
our common stock to the note holder and granted the holder certain priority
payment rights.
On August
28, 2008, we entered into an agreement with Equity 11 to issue up to $5,000,000
in convertible preferred securities. The securities accrue cumulative
dividends at 5% per annum and the entire amount then outstanding is convertible
at the option of the investor into shares of our common stock at $.50 per
share. The preferred securities carry “as converted” voting
rights. As of March 31, 2009, we had issued 2,326 of these
convertible preferred shares. As we sell additional convertible
preferred securities under this agreement, we will issue attached warrants (500
warrants for each $1,000 convertible preferred share sold). The
warrants will be immediately exercisable, expire in five years, and entitle the
investor to purchase one share of our common stock at $.75 per share for each
warrant issued. The table above identifies warrants issued in
conjunction with Equity 11’s additional purchases of our 5% convertible
preferred stock through March 31, 2009.
Note
7 — Stock Options
Stock Option
Plan. On May 9, 2007, we adopted a stock option plan and
reserved 4,500,000 shares for the issuance of stock options or for awards of
restricted stock. On December 2, 2008, our Board of Directors authorized the
addition of 1,000,000 shares of our common stock to the 2007
Plan. All prior grants of options were included under this
plan. The plan provides for incentive stock options, nonqualified
stock options, rights to restricted stock and stock appreciation
rights. Eligible recipients are employees, directors, and
consultants. Only employees are eligible for incentive stock
options.
The
vesting terms are set by the Board of Directors. All options expire
10 years after issuance.
The
Company granted non-statutory options as follows during the six months ended
March 31, 2009:
Weighted
Average Exercise Price Per Share
|
Number
of Options
|
Weighted
Average (Remaining) Contractual Term
|
Aggregate
Fair Value
|
|
Outstanding
as of September 30, 2008
|
$1.83
|
4,642,119
|
9.2
|
$5,011,500
|
Granted
|
$.77
|
490,000
|
9.6
|
$286,662
|
Exercised
|
---
|
---
|
---
|
---
|
Forfeited
|
$2.14
|
850,000
|
8.0
|
$928,806
|
Outstanding
as of March 31, 2009
|
$1.34
|
4,282,119
|
8.7
|
$4,369,356
|
Exercisable
|
$1.38
|
2,308,119
|
8.3
|
$2,200,571
|
2,308,119
of the options were exercisable as of March 31, 2009. The options are
subject to various vesting periods between June 26, 2007 and
January 1, 2012. The options expire on various dates
between June 1, 2016 and January 1, 2022. Additionally, the options
had no intrinsic value as of March 31, 2009. Intrinsic value arises
when the exercise price is lower than the trading price on the date of
grant.
Our stock
option plans are subject to the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards (“SFAS”) Number 123(R), Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation. Under the provisions of SFAS Number 123(R),
employee and director stock-based compensation expense is measured utilizing the
fair-value method.
We
account for stock options granted to non-employees under SFAS Number 123(R)
using EITF 96-18 requiring the measurement and recognition of stock-based
compensation to consultants under the fair-value method with stock-based
compensation expense being charged to earnings on the earlier of the date
services are performed or a performance commitment exists.
In
calculating the compensation related to employee/consultants and directors stock
option grants, the fair value of each option is estimated on the date of grant
using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and the following weighted average
assumptions:
Dividend
|
None
|
Expected
volatility
|
86.04%-101.73%
|
Risk
free interest rate
|
.10%-5.11%
|
Expected
life
|
5
years
|
The
expected volatility was derived utilizing the price history of another publicly
traded nanotechnology company. This company was selected due to the
fact that it is widely traded and is in the same equity sector as our
Company.
The risk
free interest rate figures shown above contain the range of such figures used in
the Black-Scholes calculation. The specific rate used was dependent
upon the date of the option grant.
Based
upon the above assumptions and the weighted average $1.34 exercise price, the
options outstanding at March 31, 2009 had a total unrecognized compensation cost
of $887,329 which will be recognized over the remaining weighted average vesting
period of .5 years. Options cost of $2,533,336 was recorded as an expense
for the six months ended March 31, 2009 of which $407,872 was recorded as
compensation expense and $2,125,464 was recorded as consulting
expense.
Note
8 — Going Concern
The
accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis,
which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities
in the normal course of business. For the six months ended March 31,
2009 and 2008, we incurred net losses of ($3,636,442) and ($3,275,101),
respectively. As of March 31, 2009 and September 30, 2008, we
had stockholders’ deficits of ($2,014,386) and ($1,239,810),
respectively.
Our
continuation as a going concern is dependent upon our ability to generate
sufficient cash flow to meet our obligations on a timely basis, to obtain
additional financing or refinancing as may be required, to develop commercially
viable products and processes, and ultimately to establish profitable
operations. We have financed operations primarily through the
issuance of equity securities and debt and through some limited operating
revenues. Until we are able to generate positive operating cash
flows, additional funds will be required to support our
operations. We will need to acquire additional immediate funding to
continue our operations in May 2009. The financial statements do not
include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of
recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that
might be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going
concern.
Note
9 — Subsequent Events
On April
14, 2009, Equity 11 paid $21,000 to purchase an additional 21 shares of our 5%
convertible preferred stock and was issued an additional warrant to purchase
10,500 shares at a price $.75 per share.
Item
2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations
Except
for statements of historical fact, the information presented herein constitutes
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements generally can be
identified by phrases such as, Ecology Coatings (the “Company”), by and through
its management, “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,”
“foresees,” “intends,” “plans,” or other words of similar import.
Similarly, statements herein that describe the Company’s business
strategy, outlook, objectives, plans, intentions or goals also are
forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements involve
known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the
actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially
different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or
implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but
are not limited to, the Company’s ability to: successfully commercialize its
technology; generate revenues and achieve profitability in an intensely
competitive industry; compete in products and prices with substantially
larger and better capitalized competitors; secure, maintain and
enforce a strong intellectual property portfolio; attract immediate additional
capital sufficient to finance our working capital requirements, as well as any
investment of plant, property and equipment; develop a sales and marketing
infrastructure; identify and maintain relationships with third party suppliers
who can provide us a reliable source of raw materials; acquire, develop, or
identify for our own use, a manufacturing capability; attract and retain
talented individuals; continue operations during periods of adverse changes in
general economic or market conditions, and; other events, factors and risks
previously and from time to time disclosed in our filings with the Securities
and Exchange Commission, including, specifically, the “Cautionary Factors that
May Affect Future Results” enumerated herein.
Overview
We develop nano-enabled, ultra-violet
curable coatings that are designed to drive efficiencies and clean processes in
manufacturing. We create proprietary coatings with unique performance
attributes by leveraging our platform of integrated nano-material
technologies. We collaborate with industry leaders to develop
high-value, high-performance coatings for applications in the specialty paper,
automotive, general industrial, electronic and medical areas. Our
target markets include the electronics, steel, construction, automotive and
trucking, paper products and OEMs. We plan to use direct sales teams
in certain target markets, such as OEMs, and third party distributors in broad
product markets, such as paper products, to develop our product
sales.
Operating
Results
Six
Months Ended March 31, 2009 and 2008
Revenues. Our
revenues for the six months ended March 31, 2008 were $20,834 and derived from
our licensing agreement with Red Spot. These revenues stem from the
amortization of the initial payment of $125,000 by Red Spot to the Company in
May 2005 and not from any subsequent transactions. We generated
no revenues for the six months ended March 31, 2009.
Salaries and
Fringe Benefits. The decrease of approximately $271,000 in
such expenses for the six months ended March 31, 2009 compared to the six months
ended March 31, 2008 is the result of the elimination of two salaried employees,
the reduction of the salary of one employee effective October 1, 2008, and the
reduction of the salaries of three employees in December
2008. These reductions were partially offset by the expense
associated with options issued to two employees in September and December
2008.
Professional
Fees. The increase
of approximately $1,000,000 in these expenses for the six months ended
March 31, 2009 compared to the six months ended March 31, 2008 is the
result of the issuance of 2,000,000 options to Trimax in November
2008. These options vested upon issuance, so the entire charge of
$1,368,000 was recognized in that month. This expense was offset by a reduction
of approximately $370,000 in fees and options paid or awarded to consultants for
a variety of services. Three such consultants are no longer under agreement with
us and two others have reduced their ongoing fees to us.
Other General and
Administrative. The decrease of approximately $269,000 in
these expenses for the six months ended March 31, 2009 compared to the six
months ended March 31, 2008 reflects reductions in legal fees relating to SEC
filings, in-sourcing the work of preparing SEC filings, the elimination of debt
extension fees, and the reduction of travel and travel-related
expenses.
Operating
Losses. The increased loss between the reporting periods is
explained by the increases in the expense categories discussed above and the
decrease in revenue over the periods.
Interest Expense.
The decrease of approximately $122,000 for the six months ended March 31,
2009 compared to the six months ended March 31, 2008 is the result of the
expensing of the value of detachable warrants issued with bridge notes in the
earlier period partially offset by the revaluing of previously issued detachable
warrants and an increase of approximately $700,000 in average outstanding debt
for the 2008 period.
Income Tax
Provision. No provision for income tax benefit from net
operating losses has been made for the six months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008
as we have fully reserved the asset until realization is more reasonably
assured.
Net
Loss. The increase in the Net Loss of approximately $361,000
for the six months ended March 31, 2009 compared to the six months ended March
31, 2008, while more fully explained in the foregoing discussions of the various
expense categories, is due primarily to the expensing of a grant of 2,000,000
options awarded to a consultant in November 2008 offset by salary and benefit
reductions of approximately $271,000, reductions to general and administrative
expenses of approximately $269,000, and by reductions of approximately $370,000
in fees and options paid or awarded to consultants.
Basic and Diluted
Loss per Share. The change in basic and diluted net loss per share for
the six months ended March 31, 2009 reflects the increased Net Loss discussed
above partially offset by the increase in weighted average shares outstanding
during the six months ended March 31, 2009.
Three
Months Ended March 31, 2009 and 2008
Revenues. For
the three months ended March 31, 2008, revenues were $10,417 and derived from
our licensing agreement with Red Spot. These revenues stem from the
amortization of the initial payment of $125,000 by Red Spot to the Company in
May 2005 and not from any subsequent transactions. We generated
no revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2009.
Salaries and
Fringe Benefits. The decrease of approximately $221,000 in
salaries and fringe benefits for the three months ended March 31,
2009 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2008 is the result of the
elimination of two salaried employees, the reduction of the salary of one
employee effective October 1, 2008, and the reduction of the salaries of three
employees in December 2008. These reductions were partially offset by
the expense associated with options issued to two employees in September
2008.
Professional
Fees. The decrease of approximately $275,000 in for the three
months ended March 31, 2009 compared to the three months ended March 31,
2008 is the result of the reduction in the use of consultants in the 2009
period.
Other General and
Administrative. The decrease of approximately $223,000 in
these expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2009 compared to the three
months ended March 31, 2008 reflects reductions in legal fees relating to SEC
filings, in-sourcing the work of preparing SEC filings, the elimination of debt
extension fees, and the reduction of travel and travel-related
expenses.
Operating
Losses. The approximately $709,000 decrease in operating loss
between the reporting periods is explained by decreases in the expense
categories discussed above.
Interest Expense.
The decrease of approximately $220,000 for the three months ended March
31, 2009 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2008 is the result of the
expensing of the value of detachable warrants issued with bridge notes in the
earlier period partially offset by the revaluing of previously issued detachable
warrants and an increase of approximately $700,000 in average outstanding debt
for the 2008 period.
Income Tax
Provision. No provision for income tax benefit from net
operating losses has been made for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and
2008 as we have fully reserved the asset until realization is more reasonably
assured.
Net
Loss. The decrease in the Net Loss of approximately $928,000
for the three months ended March 31, 2009 compared to the three months ended
March 31, 2008, is explained in the foregoing discussions of the various expense
categories.
Basic and Diluted
Loss per Share. The change in basic and diluted net loss per share for
the three months ended March 31, 2009 reflects the decreased Net Loss discussed
above partially offset by the increase in weighted average shares outstanding
during the three months ended March 31, 2009.
Liquidity and Capital
Resources
Cash and
cash equivalents as of March 31, 2009 and September 30, 2008 totaled $4,907
and $974,276, respectively. The decrease reflects cash used in
operations of $955,949, cash used to purchase fixed and intangible assets of
$47,617, and cash used to pay down debt of $311,803. This decrease
was partially offset by borrowings of $54,000 and the issuance of $292,000 in
convertible preferred stock.
We are an
early stage company and have incurred an accumulated deficit of
($18,756,322). We have incurred losses primarily as a result of
general and administrative expenses, salaries and benefits, professional fees,
and interest expense. Since our inception, we have generated very
little revenue. We have received a report from our independent
auditors that includes an explanatory paragraph describing their substantial
doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
We expect
to continue using substantial amounts of cash to: (i) develop and protect
our intellectual property; (ii) further develop and commercialize our
products; (iii) fund ongoing salaries, professional fees, and general
administrative expenses. Our cash requirements may vary materially
from those now planned depending on numerous factors, including the status of
our marketing efforts, our business development activities, the results of
future research and development, competition and our ability to generate revenue
.
Historically,
we have financed operations primarily through the issuance of debt and the sale
of equity securities. In the near future, as additional capital is
needed, we expect to rely primarily on the sale of convertible preferred
securities.
As of
March 31, 2009, we had convertible notes payable to five separate parties
on which we owed approximately $709,481 in principal and accrued
interest. These convertible notes do not contain any restrictive
covenants with respect to the issuance of additional debt or equity securities
by the Company. Notes and the accrued interest totaling $654,833
owing to three note holders were due prior to September 30, 2008 and their
holders demanded payment. We have paid $320,000 in principal and
accrued interest against the remaining principal and interest balance on two of
these notes. We have not made any payment to the third note holder to
whom we owed approximately $295,000 in principal and accrued interest as of
March 31, 2009. Additionally, we have notes owing to shareholders
totaling approximately $270,000 including accrued interest as of March 31,
2009. These notes are due and payable on December 31, 2009. None
of the debt is subject to restrictive covenants. All of the debt is
unsecured.
On six
separate occasions beginning January 23, 2009 and concluding March 26, 2009,
Equity 11 purchased a total of 292 convertible preferred shares at $1,000 per
share. This brought their total holdings of such shares to
2,326. We will need to raise immediate additional funds in May 2009
to continue our operations. At present, we do not have any binding commitments
for additional financing. If we are unable to obtain additional
financing, we would seek to negotiate with other parties for debt or equity
financing, pursue additional bridge financing, and negotiate with creditors for
a reduction and/or extension of debt and other obligations through the issuance
of stock. At this point, we cannot assess the likelihood of achieving
these objectives. If we are unable to achieve these objectives, we
would be forced to cease our business, sell all or part of our assets, and/or
seek protection under applicable bankruptcy laws.
On March
31, 2009, we had 32,233,600 common shares issued and outstanding and 2,326 in
convertible preferred shares issued and outstanding. These preferred
shares and accumulated and unpaid dividends can be converted into a total of
4,722,685 shares of our common stock. As of March 31, 2009, options
and warrants to purchase up to 8,773,119 shares of common stock had been
granted. Additionally, approximately $709,481 of our notes and
accrued interest could be converted into 1,032,780 shares of common stock under
if we undertake a private or public new stock offering which results in the
proceeds of at least $1,000,000.
Off-Balance Sheet
Arrangements
See Notes
to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q beginning on page 1.
The details of such arrangements are found in Note 5 – Commitments and
Contingencies and Note 9 – Subsequent Events.
Critical Accounting Policies
and Estimates
Our
financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles. Preparation of the statements in accordance with these
principles requires that we make estimates, using available data and our
judgment, for such things as valuing assets, accruing liabilities and estimating
expenses. The following is a discussion of what we feel are the most
critical estimates that we must make when preparing our financial
statements.
Revenue
Recognition. Revenues from licensing contracts are recorded
ratably over the life of the contract. Contingency earnings such as royalty fees
are recorded when the amount can reasonably be determined and collection is
likely.
Income Taxes and
Deferred Income Taxes. We use the asset and liability approach
for financial accounting and reporting for income taxes. Deferred
income taxes are provided for temporary differences in the bases of assets and
liabilities as reported for financial statement purposes and income tax purposes
and for the future use of net operating losses. We have recorded a
valuation allowance against our net deferred income tax asset. The
valuation allowance reduces deferred income tax assets to an amount that
represents management’s best estimate of the amount of such deferred income tax
assets that more likely than not will be realized.
Property and
Equipment. Property and equipment is stated at cost, less
accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is recorded using the straight-line
method over the following useful lives:
Computer
equipment
|
3-10 years
|
Furniture
and fixtures
|
3-7 years
|
Test
equipment
|
5-7 years
|
Software
|
3 years
|
Repairs
and maintenance costs are charged to operations as
incurred. Betterments or renewals are capitalized as
incurred.
We review
long lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances
indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be
recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured
by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset with future net cash flows
expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered
to be impaired, the impairment recognized is measured by the amount by which the
carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets.
Patents. It
is our policy to capitalize costs associated with securing a patent. Costs
consist of legal and filing fees. Once a patent is issued, it is
amortized on a straight-line basis over its estimated useful
life. For purposes of the preparation of the unaudited, consolidated
financial statements found elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, we have recorded
amortization expense associated with the patents based on an eight year useful
life.
Stock-Based
Compensation. We have a stock incentive plan that provides for
the issuance of stock options, restricted stock and other awards to employees
and service providers. We calculate compensation expense under SFAS
123(R) using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. In so doing, we
estimate certain key assumptions used in the model. We believe the
estimates we use, which are presented in Note 7 of Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements, are appropriate and reasonable.
Recent Accounting
Pronouncements
In
February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued
SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial
Liabilities — Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115” (“SFAS
159”). SFAS 159 allows companies to choose to measure many financial instruments
and certain other items at fair value. This statement is effective as
of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year beginning after
November 15, 2007, although earlier adoption is permitted. SFAS 159 became
effective for us beginning with fiscal 2009. We are currently
evaluating what effects the adoption of SFAS 159 will have on our future results
of operations and financial condition.
In
December 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 141(R) (revised 2007), “Business Combinations” (SFAS 141(R)) and
No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, an
amendment of ARB No. 51” (SFAS 160). SFAS 141(R) will significantly change
how business acquisitions are accounted for and will impact financial statements
both on the acquisition date and in subsequent periods. SFAS 160 will
change the accounting and reporting for minority interests, which will be
re-characterized as non-controlling interests and classified as a component of
equity. SFAS 141(R) and SFAS 160 are effective for both public and private
companies for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008
(October 1, 2009 for us). Early adoption is prohibited for both
standards. SFAS 141(R) will be applied prospectively. SFAS 160
requires retroactive adoption of the presentation and disclosure requirements
for existing minority interests. All other requirements of SFAS 160 shall be
applied prospectively. The adoption of SFAS 160 would have no impact
on our financial position or results of operations. Management is in the process
of evaluating SFAS 141(R) and determining what effect, if any, it may have on
our financial position and results of operations going forward.
In
March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities—an amendment of FASB Statement
No. 133”. This statement changes the disclosure requirements for
derivative instruments and hedging activities. SFAS 161 will become effective
for us beginning in the three months ending March 31, 2009. The
adoption of this pronouncement would have had no impact on our results or
financial position as of March 31, 2009.
In
May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, “The Hierarchy of Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles”. SFAS 162 identifies the sources of accounting
principles and the framework for selecting the principles to be used in the
preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are
presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles
(GAAP) in the United States (the GAAP hierarchy). SFAS 162 will not have an
impact on our financial statements.
In
May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 163, “Accounting for Financial
Guarantee Insurance Contracts, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 60.”
The scope of SFAS 163 is limited to financial guarantee insurance (and
reinsurance) contracts, as described in this Statement, issued by enterprises
included within the scope of Statement 60. Accordingly, SFAS 163 does not apply
to financial guarantee contracts issued by enterprises excluded from the scope
of Statement 60 or to some insurance contracts that seem similar to financial
guarantee insurance contracts issued by insurance enterprises (such as mortgage
guaranty insurance or credit insurance on trade receivables). SFAS 163 also does
not apply to financial guarantee insurance contracts that are derivative
instruments included within the scope of FASB Statement No. 133,
“Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” SFAS 163 will
not have an impact on our financial statements.
Item
3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market
Risk
We do not
currently hold any financial instruments to which this requirement
applies.
Item
4. Controls and Procedures
Under the
supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we have evaluated the
effectiveness of the design and operation of our “disclosure controls
and procedures,” as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15e promulgated under
the Exchange Act. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls
and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report
to provide reasonable assurance that material information required to be
disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange
Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods
specified in SEC rules and forms.
A control
system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable,
not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are
met. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no
evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues,
if any, within a company have been detected. Such limitations include
the fact that human judgment in decision-making can be faulty and that
breakdowns in internal control can occur because of human failures, such as
simple errors or mistakes or intentional circumvention of the established
process.
Management
is aware that there is a lack of segregation of certain duties at the Company
due to the small number of employees with responsibility for general
administrative and financial matters. This constitutes a deficiency
in financial reporting. Because of this, we made changes to certain
of our internal controls, specifically those pertaining to the control of cash,
credit card expenditures and the calculation of options
expenses. These changes have been in effect since December 31,
2008. Management is satisfied that these changes have satisfactorily
addressed areas of risk identified in our assessment of our internal and
disclosure controls for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008.
Our
auditors noted some errors in connection with certain stock option agreements
that resulted in post closing adjustments. These adjustments are
reflected in the financial statements contained in this Form
10-Q. These errors constitute a significant deficiency in our
internal controls over financial reporting. Management will remedy
these weaknesses going forward.
During
the three months ended March 31, 2009, there were no changes in our internal
control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation
required by paragraph (d) of Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15 that was
conducted during the last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are
reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial
reporting except as described above.
PART II – OTHER
INFORMATION
ITEM
1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None.
ITEM
1A. RISK FACTORS
CAUTIONARY
FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE RESULTS
Prospective
and existing investors should carefully consider the following risk factors in
evaluating our business. The factors listed below represent certain
important factors that we believe could cause our business results to differ
from these forward looking statements. These factors are not intended
to represent a complete list of the general or specific risks that may affect
us. It should be recognized that other risks may be significant, presently or in
the future, and the risks set forth below may affect us to a greater extent than
indicated.
Risks Related to the
Company
We
are largely an early stage company and have a history of operating
losses
We are
largely an early stage company and had an accumulated deficit of $18,756,322 as
of March 31, 2009. We have a limited operating history upon which
investors may rely to evaluate our prospects. Such prospects must be
considered in light of the problems, expenses, delays and complications
associated with a business that seeks to generate more significant
revenue. We have generated nominal revenue to date and have incurred
significant operating losses. Our operating losses have resulted
principally from costs incurred in connection with our capital raising efforts
and becoming a public company through a merger, promotion of our products, and
from salaries and general and administrative costs. We will need to
raise additional capital in May 2009 in order to continue to fund our
operations.
We
have entered the emerging business of nanotechnology, which carries significant
developmental
and
commercial risk
We have
expended in excess of $1,000,000 to develop our
nanotechnology-enabled and other products. We expect to
continue expending significant sums in pursuit of further development of our
technology. Such research and development involves a high degree of risk with
significant uncertainty as to whether a commercially viable product will
result.
We
expect to continue to generate operating losses and experience negative cash
flow and it is uncertain whether we will achieve future
profitability
We expect
to continue to incur operating losses. Our ability to commence
revenue generating operations and achieve profitability will depend on our
products functioning as intended, the market acceptance of our liquid
nano-technology™ products and our capacity to develop, introduce and bring
additional products to market. There can be no assurance that we will
ever generate significant sales or achieve profitability. The extent
of future losses and the time required to achieve profitability, if ever, cannot
be predicted at this point.
Our
auditors have expressed a going concern opinion
We have
incurred losses, primarily as a result of our inception stage, general and
administrative, and pre-production expenses and our limited amount of
revenue. Accordingly, we have received a report from our independent
auditors that includes an explanatory paragraph describing their substantial
doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
We
will need additional financing in May 2009
Our cash
requirements may vary materially from those now planned depending on numerous
factors, including the status of our marketing efforts, our business development
activities, and the results of future research and development and
competition. Our past capital raising activities have not been
sufficient to fund our working and other capital requirements and we will need
to raise additional funds through private or public financings in May 2009. Such
financing could include equity financing, which may be dilutive to stockholders,
or debt financing, which would likely restrict our ability to make acquisitions
and borrow from other sources. In addition, such securities may
contain rights, preferences or privileges senior to those of the rights of our
current shareholders. During our last fiscal year, we relied on short
term debt financing, most of which carried a 25% interest rate, to fund our
operations. As of March 31, 2009, we were in default on approximately
$709,481 in short term debt, including accrued interest, and raised only
$346,000 from the issuance of a convertible note and the sale of convertible
preferred shares during the six months ended March 31, 2009. We do
not currently have any commitments for additional financing. There
can be no assurance that additional funds will be available on terms attractive
to us or at all. If adequate funds are not available, we may be
required to curtail our pre-production, sales and research and development
activities and/or otherwise materially reduce our operations. Our
inability to raise adequate funds will have a material adverse effect on our
business, results of operations and financial condition and may force us to seek
protection under the bankruptcy laws.
We
are dependent on key personnel
Our
success will be largely dependent upon the efforts of our executive
officers. The loss of the services of our executive officers could
have a material adverse effect on our business and prospects. There
can be no assurance that we will be able to retain the services of such
individuals in the future. Our research and development efforts are
dependent upon a single executive. Our success will be dependent upon
our ability to hire and retain qualified technical, research, management, sales,
marketing, operations, and financial personnel. We will compete with
other companies with greater financial and other resources for such
personnel. Although we have not to date experienced difficulty in
attracting qualified personnel, there can be no assurance that we will be able
to retain our present personnel or acquire additional qualified personnel as and
when needed. We do not have employment agreements with our Chief
Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer or General Counsel.
Risks Related to our
Business
We
are operating in both mature and developing markets, and there is uncertainty as
to acceptance of our technology and products in these markets
We
researched the markets for our products using our own personnel rather than
third parties. We have conducted limited test marketing and, thus,
have relatively little information on which to estimate our levels of sales, the
amount of revenue our planned operations will generate and our operating and
other expenses. There can be no assurance that we will be successful
in our efforts to market our products or to develop our markets in the manner we
contemplate.
Certain
markets, such as electronics and specialty packaging, are developing and rapidly
evolving and are characterized by an increasing number of market entrants who
have developed or are developing a wide variety of products and technologies, a
number of which offer certain of the features that our products
offer. Because of these factors, demand and market acceptance for new
products are subject to a high level of uncertainty. In mature
markets, such as automotive or general industrial, we may encounter resistance
by our potential customers in changing to our technology because of the capital
investments they have made in their present production or manufacturing
facilities. Thus, there can be no assurance that our technology and
products will become widely accepted. It is also difficult to predict with any
assurance the future growth rate, if any, and size of these markets. If a
substantial market fails to develop, develops more slowly than expected, becomes
saturated with competitors or if our products do not achieve market acceptance,
our business, operating results and financial condition will be materially
adversely affected.
Our
technology is also intended to be marketed and licensed to component or device
manufacturers for inclusion in the products they market and sell as an embedded
solution. As with other new products and technologies designed to
enhance or replace existing products or technologies or change product designs,
these potential partners may be reluctant to adopt our coating solution into
their production or manufacturing facilities unless our technology and products
are proven to be both reliable and available at a competitive price and the
cost-benefit analysis is favorable to the particular industry. Even
assuming acceptance of our technology, our potential customers may be required
to redesign their production or manufacturing facilities to effectively use our
Liquid Nanotechnology™ coatings. The time and costs necessary for
such redesign could delay or prevent market acceptance of our technology and
products. A lack of, or delay in, market acceptance of our Liquid
Nanotechnology™ products would adversely affect our operations. There
can be no assurance that we will be able to market our technology and products
successfully or that any of our technology or products will be accepted in the
marketplace.
We
expect that our products will have a long sales cycle
One of
our target markets is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) market. OEMs
traditionally have substantial capital investments in their plant and equipment,
including the coating portion of the production process. In this
market, the sale of our coating technology will be subject to budget constraints
and resistance to change with respect to long-established production techniques
and processes, which could result in a significant reduction or delay in our
anticipated revenues. We cannot assure investors that such customers
will have the necessary funds to purchase our technology and products even
though they may want to do so. Further, even if such customers have
the necessary funds, we may experience delays and relatively long sales cycles
due to their internal-decision making policies and procedures and reticence to
change.
Our
target markets are characterized by new products and rapid technological
change
The
target markets for our products are characterized by rapidly changing technology
and frequent new product introductions. Our success will depend on
our ability to enhance our planned technologies and products and to introduce
new products and technologies to meet changing customer
requirements. We intend to devote significant resources toward the
development of our Liquid Nanotechnology™ solutions. There can be no
assurance that we will successfully complete the development of these
technologies and related products in a timely fashion or that our current or
future products will satisfy the needs of the coatings market. There
can also be no assurance that Liquid Nanotechnology™ products and technologies
developed by others will not adversely affect our competitive position or render
our products or technologies non-competitive or obsolete.
There
is a significant amount of competition in our market
The
industrial coatings market is extremely competitive. Competitive
factors our products face include ease of use, quality, portability,
versatility, reliability, accuracy, cost, switching costs and other
factors. Our primary competitors include companies with substantially
greater financial, technological, marketing, personnel and research and
development resources than we currently have. There are direct
competitors who have competitive technology and products for many of our
products. Further, there can be no assurance that new companies will
not enter our markets in the future. Although we believe that our
products are distinguishable from those of our competitors on the basis of their
technological features and functionality at an attractive value proposition,
there can be no assurance that we will be able to penetrate any of our
anticipated competitors’ portions of the market. Many of our
anticipated competitors have existing relationships with manufacturers that may
impede our ability to market our technology to potential customers and build
market share. There can be no assurance that we will be able to
compete successfully against currently anticipated or future competitors or that
competitive pressures will not have a material adverse effect on our business,
operating results and financial condition.
We
have limited marketing capability
We have
limited marketing capabilities and resources. In order to achieve
market penetration, we will have to undertake significant efforts and
expenditures to create awareness of, and demand for, our technology and
products. Our ability to penetrate the market and build our customer
base will be substantially dependent on our marketing efforts, including our
ability to establish strategic marketing arrangements with OEMs and
suppliers. No assurance can be given that we will be able to enter
into any such arrangements or if entered into that they will be
successful. Our failure to successfully develop our marketing
capabilities, both internally and through third-party alliances, would have a
material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial
condition. Further, there can be no assurance that, if developed,
such marketing capabilities will lead to sales of our technologies and
products.
We
have limited manufacturing capacity
We have
limited manufacturing capacity for our products. In order to execute
our contemplated direct sales strategy, we will need to either: (i) acquire
existing manufacturing capacity; (ii) develop a manufacturing capacity
“in-house” or (iii) identify suitable third parties with whom we can
contract for the manufacture of our products. To either acquire
existing manufacturing capacity or to develop such capacity, significant capital
or outsourcing will be required. There are no assurances that we can
raise the necessary capital to acquire existing manufacturing capacity or to
develop such capacity. Moreover, we have not identified potential
third parties with whom we could contract for the manufacture of our
coatings. There can be no guarantee that such arrangements, if
consummated, would be suitable to meet our needs.
We
are dependent on manufacturers and suppliers
We
purchase, and intend to continue to purchase, all of the raw materials for our
products from a limited number of manufacturers and suppliers. We do
not intend to directly manufacture any of the chemicals or other raw materials
used in our products. Our reliance on outside manufacturers and
suppliers is expected to continue and involves several risks, including limited
control over the availability of raw materials, delivery schedules, pricing and
product quality. We may experience delays, additional expenses and
lost sales if we are required to locate and qualify alternative manufacturers
and suppliers.
A few of
the raw materials for our products are produced by a very small number of
specialized manufacturers. While we believe that there are
alternative sources of supply, if, for any reason, we are precluded from
obtaining such materials from such manufacturers, we may experience long delays
in product delivery due to the difficulty and complexity involved in producing
the required materials and we may also be required to pay higher costs for our
materials.
We
are uncertain of our ability to protect our technology through
patents
Our
ability to compete effectively will depend on our success in protecting our
proprietary Liquid Nanotechnology™, both in the United States and
abroad. We have filed for patent protection in the United States and
certain other countries to cover a number of aspects of our Liquid
Nanotechnology™. The U.S. Patent Office (“USPTO”) has issued seven
patents to us. We have five applications still pending before the
USPTO and twenty-two patent applications pending in other countries, plus three
pending ICT international patent applications.
No
assurance can be given that any additional patents relating to our existing
technology will be issued from the United States or any foreign patent offices,
that we will receive any additional patents in the future based on our continued
development of our technology, or that our patent protection within and/or
outside of the United States will be sufficient to deter others, legally or
otherwise, from developing or marketing competitive products utilizing our
technologies.
There can
be no assurance that any of our current or future patents will be enforceable to
prevent others from developing and marketing competitive products or
methods. If we bring an infringement action relating to any of our
patents, it may require the diversion of substantial funds from our operations
and may require management to expend efforts that might otherwise be devoted to
our operations. Furthermore, there can be no assurance that we will
be successful in enforcing our patent rights.
Further,
there can be no assurance that patent infringement claims in the United States
or in other countries will not be asserted against us by a competitor or others,
or if asserted, that we will be successful in defending against such
claims. If one of our products is adjudged to infringe patents of
others with the likely consequence of a damage award, we may be enjoined from
using and selling such product or be required to obtain a royalty-bearing
license, if available on acceptable terms. Alternatively, in the
event a license is not offered, we might be required, if possible, to redesign
those aspects of the product held to infringe so as to avoid infringement
liability. Any redesign efforts undertaken by us might be expensive,
could delay the introduction or the re-introduction of our products into certain
markets, or may be so significant as to be impractical.
We
are uncertain of our ability to protect our proprietary technology and
information
In
addition to seeking patent protection, we rely on trade secrets, know-how and
continuing technological advancement in special formulations to achieve and
thereafter maintain a competitive advantage. Although we have entered
into confidentiality and employment agreements with some of our employees,
consultants, certain potential customers and advisors, no assurance can be given
that such agreements will be honored or that we will be able to effectively
protect our rights to our unpatented trade secrets and
know-how. Moreover, no assurance can be given that others will not
independently develop substantially equivalent proprietary information and
techniques or otherwise gain access to our trade secrets and
know-how.
Risks
related to our license arrangements
We have
licensing agreements with DuPont and Red Spot Paint & Varnish regarding
their use of our technology for specific formulations for designated
applications. The DuPont license provides multiple formulas for use
on metal parts in the North American automotive market. To date, this
license has not generated any ongoing royalty payments. We also have
a licensing agreement with Red Spot that provides formulations for specific tank
coatings. Such licenses are renewable provided the parties are in compliance
with the agreements. Although these licenses provide for royalties
based upon net sales of our UV-cured coating formulations, there can be no
assurance that Red Spot or DuPont will aggressively market products with our
coatings and thus entitle us to receive royalties at any level.
We
have not completed our trademark registrations
We have
received approval of “EZ Recoat™”, “Liquid Nanotechnology™”, “Ecology Coatings™”
as trademarks in connection with our proposed business and marketing
activities. Although we intend to pursue the registration of our
marks in the United States and other countries, there can be no assurance that
prior registrations and/or uses of one or more of such marks, or a confusingly
similar mark, does not exist in one or more of such countries, in which case we
might be precluded from registering and/or using such mark in certain
countries.
There
are economic and general risks relating to our business
The
success of our activities is subject to risks inherent in business generally,
including demand for products and services; general economic conditions; changes
in taxes and tax laws; and changes in governmental regulations and
policies. For example, difficulties in obtaining credit and financing
and the recent slowdown in the U.S. automotive industry have made it more
difficult to market our technology to that industry.
Risk Related to our Common
Stock
Our
stock price has been volatile and the future market price for our common stock
is likely to continue to be volatile. Further, the limited market for our shares
will likely make our price more volatile. This may make it difficult for our
investors to sell our common stock for a positive return on
investment.
The
public market for our common stock has historically been very volatile. During
fiscal year 2008, our low and high market prices of our stock were $.51 per
share (August 18, 2008) and $3.65 per share (January 7, 2008). Any
future market prices for our shares are likely to continue to be very volatile.
This price volatility may make it more difficult for our shareholders to sell
our shares when desired. We do not know of any one particular factor
that has caused volatility in our stock price. However, the stock
market in general has experienced price and volume fluctuations that have often
been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of listed
companies. Broad market factors and the investing public’s negative
perception of our business may reduce our stock price, regardless of our
operating performance. Further, the volume of our traded shares and the market
for our common stock is very limited. During the past fiscal year,
there have been several days where no shares of our stock have
traded. A larger market for our shares may never develop or be
maintained. Market fluctuations and volatility, as well as general economic,
market and political conditions, could reduce our market price. As a
result, this may make it very difficult for our shareholders to sell our common
stock.
Control
by key stockholders
As of
March 31, 2009, our largest stockholders, Richard D. Stromback, Douglas
Stromback, Deanna Stromback, who are the brother and sister of Richard D.
Stromback, respectively, Sally J.W. Ramsey, and Equity 11 held shares
representing approximately 78.3% of the voting power of our outstanding capital
stock. In addition, pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement we
entered into with Equity 11, Equity 11 has the right to effectively control our
Board of Directors with the right to appoint three of the five members of our
Board of Directors. Additionally, Equity 11 has the right to appoint
our Chief Executive Officer. The stock ownership and governance
rights of such parties constitute effective voting control over all matters
requiring stockholder approval. These voting and other control rights
mean that our other stockholders will have only limited rights to participate in
our management. The rights of our controlling stockholders may also
have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in our control and may
otherwise decrease the value of the shares and voting securities owned by other
stockholders.
Our
common stock is considered a “penny stock,” any investment in our shares is
considered to be a high-risk investment and is subject to restrictions on
marketability
Our
common stock is considered a “penny stock” because it is listed on the OTC
Bulletin Board and it trades for less than $5.00 per share. The OTC Bulletin
Board is generally regarded as a less efficient trading market than the NASDAQ
Capital or Global Markets or the New York Stock Exchange.
The SEC
has adopted rules that regulate broker-dealer practices in connection with
transactions in “penny stocks.” The penny stock rules require a
broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from
those rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document prepared by the
SEC, which specifies information about penny stocks and the nature and
significance of risks of the penny stock market. The broker-dealer
also must provide the customer with bid and offer quotations for the penny
stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and any salesperson in the
transaction, and monthly account statements indicating the market value of each
penny stock held in the customer’s account. In addition, the penny
stock rules require that, prior to effecting a transaction in a penny stock not
otherwise exempt from those rules, the broker-dealer must make a special written
determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser
and receive the purchaser’s written agreement to the
transaction. These disclosure requirements may have the effect of
reducing the trading activity in the secondary market for our common
stock.
Since our
common stock will be subject to the regulations applicable to penny stocks, the
market liquidity for our common stock could be adversely affected because the
regulations on penny stocks could limit the ability of broker-dealers to sell
our common stock and thus the ability of our shareholders to sell our common
stock in the secondary market in the future.
We
have never paid dividends and have no plans to do so in the future
To date,
we have paid no cash dividends on our shares of common stock and we do not
expect to pay cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable
future. We intend to retain future earnings, if any, to provide funds
for the operation of our business. Our Securities Purchase Agreement
with Equity 11 (“Equity 11”) prevents the payment of any dividends to our common
stockholders without the prior approval of Equity 11.
The
issuance of options, warrants, and convertible securities may dilute the
ownership interest of our stockholders
As of
March 31, 2009, we had granted options to purchase 4,282,119 shares of our
common stock under our 2007 Stock Option and Restricted Stock Plan (the “2007
Plan). Under the Securities Purchase Agreement that we entered into
with Equity 11, Equity 11 can purchase up to $5,000,000 in convertible preferred
shares at $1,000 per preferred share. These preferred shares are
convertible into a total of 10,000,000 shares of our common stock. As
of March 31, 2009, Equity 11 had purchased $2,326,000 in convertible preferred
shares, potentially convertible into 4,652,000 shares of our common
stock. If Equity 11 were to purchase the remaining $2,674,000 in
convertible preferred stock, these additional shares would be convertible into
5,348,000 shares of our common stock. The same Securities Purchase
Agreement awards 500 warrants for each convertible preferred share issued and
entitle Equity 11 to purchase one share of our common stock at $.75 per common
share for each warrant. As of March 31, 2009, we had issued warrants
to purchase 4,491,000 shares of our common stock which includes 1,151,000
warrants issued to Equity 11. If Equity 11 purchases the remaining
$2,674,000 in Convertible Preferred Shares it is entitled to under the
Securities Purchase Agreement, an additional 1,337,000 warrants to purchase
shares of our common stock at $.75 per common share will be
issued. As of March 31, 2009, there was $709,481 outstanding in
principal and accrued interest on notes that can be converted into 1,032,780
shares of common stock. Since March 31, 2009, we have issued an
additional 10,500 warrants and sold an additional $21,000 in
convertible preferred shares to Equity 11. To the extent that our
outstanding stock options and warrants are exercised and Convertible Preferred
Shares are converted to common stock, dilution to the ownership interests of our
stockholders will occur.
We
have additional securities available for issuance, which, if issued, could
adversely affect the rights of the holders of our common stock
Our
Articles of Incorporation authorize the issuance of 90,000,000 shares of common
stock and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock. The common stock and
preferred stock can be issued by our Board of Directors without stockholder
approval. Any future issuances of our common stock or preferred stock
could further dilute the percentage ownership of our existing
stockholders.
Indemnification
of officers and directors
Our
Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws contain broad indemnification and liability
limiting provisions regarding our officers, directors and employees, including
the limitation of liability for certain violations of fiduciary
duties. In addition, we maintain Directors and Officers liability
insurance. Our shareholders will have only limited recourse against
such directors and officers.
Insofar
as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be
permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of our company under
Nevada law or otherwise, we have been advised that the opinion of the Securities
and Exchange Commission is that such indemnification is against public policy as
expressed in the Securities Act and may, therefore, be
unenforceable.
ITEM
2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Set forth
below is a description of all of our sales of unregistered securities during the
quarter ended March 31, 2009. Each convertible preferred share
is convertible into common stock at a conversion rate of $.50 per share at any
time at the election of Equity 11. All sales were made to “accredited
investors” as such term is defined in Regulation D promulgated under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”). All such sales were
exempt from registration under Regulation D or under Section 4(2) of the
Act, as transactions not involving a public offering. Unless
indicated, we did not pay any commissions to third parties in connection with
the sales.
Issuance of warrants in
relation to new debt
None.
Other issuances of stock and
warrants
On
January 23, 2009, Equity 11 purchased an additional 94 shares of 5%
Convertible Preferred Shares at a purchase price of $1,000 per share pursuant to
Securities Purchase Agreement entered into between the Company and Equity
11on August 28, 2008. The Convertible Preferred Shares will pay
cumulative cash distributions initially at a rate of 5% per annum, subject to
declaration by the Board. Coincident with the purchase of additional
Convertible Preferred Shares, Equity 11 was issued an additional warrant to
purchase 47,000 shares of common stock at a price $.75 per
share.
On
February 11, 2009, Equity 11 purchased an additional 30 shares of 5% Convertible
Preferred Shares at a purchase price of $1,000 per share pursuant to Securities
Purchase Agreement entered into between the Company and Equity 11 on
August 28, 2008. The Convertible Preferred Shares will pay cumulative
cash distributions initially at a rate of 5% per annum, subject to declaration
by the Board. Coincident with the purchase of additional Convertible
Preferred Shares, Equity 11 was issued an additional warrant to purchase
15,000 shares of common stock at a price $.75 per
share.
On
February 18, 2009, Equity 11 purchased an additional 25 shares of 5% Convertible
Preferred Shares at a purchase price of $1,000 per share pursuant to Securities
Purchase Agreement entered into between the Company and Equity 11 on
August 28, 2008. The Convertible Preferred Shares will pay cumulative
cash distributions initially at a rate of 5% per annum, subject to declaration
by the Board. Coincident with the purchase of additional Convertible
Preferred Shares, Equity 11 was issued an additional warrant to purchase
12,500 shares of common stock at a price $.75 per
share.
On
February 26, 2009, Equity 11 purchased an additional 40 shares of 5% Convertible
Preferred Shares at a purchase price of $1,000 per share pursuant to Securities
Purchase Agreement entered into between the Company and Equity 11 on
August 28, 2008. The Convertible Preferred Shares will pay cumulative
cash distributions initially at a rate of 5% per annum, subject to declaration
by the Board. Coincident with the purchase of additional Convertible
Preferred Shares, Equity 11 was issued an additional warrant to purchase
20,000 shares of common stock at a price $.75 per
share.
On March
10, 2009, Equity 11 purchased an additional 23 shares of 5% Convertible
Preferred Shares at a purchase price of $1,000 per share pursuant to Securities
Purchase Agreement entered into between the Company and Equity 11on
August 28, 2008. The Convertible Preferred Shares will pay cumulative
cash distributions initially at a rate of 5% per annum, subject to declaration
by the Board. Coincident with the purchase of additional Convertible
Preferred Shares, Equity 11 was issued an additional warrant to
purchase 11,500 shares of common stock at a price $.75 per
share.
On March
26, 2009, Equity 11 purchased an additional 80 shares of 5% Convertible
Preferred Shares at a purchase price of $1,000 per share pursuant to Securities
Purchase Agreement entered into between the Company and Equity 11on
August 28, 2008. The Convertible Preferred Shares will pay cumulative
cash distributions initially at a rate of 5% per annum, subject to declaration
by the Board. Coincident with the purchase of additional Convertible
Preferred Shares, Equity 11 was issued an additional warrant to
purchase 40,000 shares of common stock at a price $.75 per
share.
ITEM
3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
As of
March 31, 2009, the Company was in default in the payment of principal and
interest on the following promissory notes:
Note Holder
|
Principal In Default (Including
Interest)
|
Initial Interest Rate
|
Initial Default Date
|
Default Report on 8-K Filed
On
|
Investment
Hunter, LLC
|
$317,202
|
25%
|
June
30, 2008
|
September
8, 2008
|
Mitchell
Shaheen
|
$176,031
|
25%
|
July
18, 2008
|
September
3, 2008
|
Mitchell
Shaheen
|
$119,115
|
25%
|
August
10, 2008
|
September
3, 2008
|
George
Resta
|
$42,484
|
25%
|
June
30, 2008
|
September
8, 2008
|
ITEM
4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No
matters were submitted to a vote of our shareholders during the quarter ended
March 31, 2009.
ITEM
5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
ITEM
6. EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Number
|
Description
|
2.1
|
Agreement
and Plan of Merger entered into effective as of April 30, 2007, by
and among OCIS Corp., a Nevada corporation, OCIS-EC, INC., a Nevada
corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of OCIS, Jeff W. Holmes, R. Kirk
Blosch and Brent W. Schlesinger and ECOLOGY COATINGS, INC., a California
corporation, and Richard D. Stromback, Deanna Stromback and Douglas
Stromback. (2)
|
3.2
|
Amended
and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Ecology Coatings, Inc., a Nevada
corporation .(2)
|
3.3
|
By-laws
(1)
|
3.4
|
Certificate
of Designation of 5% Convertible Preferred Shares dated August 29, 2008.
(11)
|
3.5
|
Certificate
of Designation of 5% Convertible Preferred Shares dated September 26,
2008. (16)
|
4.1
|
Form
of Common Stock Certificate of the Company. (2)
|
10.1
|
Promissory
Note between Ecology Coatings, Inc., a California corporation, and Richard
D. Stromback, dated November 13, 2003. (2)
|
10.2
|
Promissory
Note between Ecology Coatings, Inc., a California corporation, and Deanna
Stromback, dated December 15, 2003. (2)
|
10.3
|
Promissory
Note between Ecology Coatings, Inc., a California corporation, and Douglas
Stromback, dated August 10, 2004. (2)
|
10.4
|
Registration
Rights Agreement by and between Ecology Coatings, Inc., a Nevada
corporation, and the shareholders of OCIS, Corp., a Nevada corporation,
dated as of April 30, 2007. (2)
|
10.5
|
Consulting
Agreement among Ecology Coatings, Inc., a Nevada corporation, and DMG
Advisors, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company dated July 27,
2007. (2)
|
10.6
|
Employment
Agreement between Ecology Coatings, Inc., a California corporation and
Kevin Stolz dated February 1, 2007. (2)
|
10.7
|
Employment
Agreement between Ecology Coatings, Inc., a California corporation and
Sally J.W. Ramsey dated January 1, 2007. (2)
|
10.8
|
License
Agreement with E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Ecology Coatings, Inc., a
California corporation, dated November 8, 2004.
(2)
|
10.9
|
License
Agreement between Ecology Coatings, Inc., a California corporation and Red
Spot Paint & Varnish Co., Inc., dated May 6, 2005.
(2)
|
10.10
|
Lease
for office space located at 35980 Woodward Avenue, Suite 200,
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304. (2)
|
10.11
|
Lease
for laboratory space located at 1238 Brittain Road, Akron,
Ohio 44310. (2)
|
10.12
|
2007
Stock Option and Restricted Stock Plan. (2)
|
10.13
|
Form
of Stock Option Agreement. (2)
|
10.14
|
Form
of Subscription Agreement between Ecology Coatings, Inc., a California
corporation and the Investor to identified
therein. (2)
|
10.15
|
Consulting
Agreement by and between Ecology Coatings, Inc., a California corporation,
and MDL Consulting Group, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company dated
April 10, 2006. (2)
|
10.16
|
Consulting
Agreement by and between Ecology Coatings, Inc., a California corporation,
and MDL Consulting Group, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company dated
July 1, 2006. (2)
|
10.17
|
Antenna
Group Client Services Agreement by and between Ecology Coatings, Inc., a
California corporation and Antenna Group, Inc. dated March 1, 2004, as
amended effective as of July 6, 2007. (2)
|
10.18
|
Consulting
Agreement by and between Ecology Coatings, Inc., a California corporation
and Kissinger McLarty Associates, date July 15, 2006, as
amended. (2)
|
10.19
|
Business
Advisory Board Agreement by and between Ecology Coatings, Inc., a
California corporation, and The Rationale Group, LLC, a Michigan limited
liability corporation, dated June 1,
2007. (2)
|
10.20
|
Allonge
to Promissory Note dated November 13, 2003 made in favor of Richard D.
Stromback dated February 6, 2008. (3)
|
10.21
|
Allonge
to Promissory Note dated December 15, 2003 made in favor of Deanna.
Stromback dated February 6, 2008. (3)
|
10.22
|
Allonge
to Promissory Note dated August 10, 2003 made in favor of Douglas
Stromback dated February 6, 2008. (3)
|
10.23
|
Third
Allonge to Promissory Note dated February 28, 2006 made in favor of Chris
Marquez dated February 6, 2008. (3)
|
10.24
|
Employment
Agreement with Kevin Stolz dated February 1, 2008. (4)
|
10.25
|
Promissory
Note made in favor of George Resta dated March 1, 2008.
(7)
|
10.26
|
Promissory
Note made in favor of Investment Hunter, LLC dated March 1, 2008.
(7)
|
10.27
|
Scientific
Advisory Board Agreement with Dr. Robert Matheson dated February 18, 2008.
(8)
|
10.28
|
Promissory
Note made in favor of Mitch Shaheen dated June 18, 2008.
(9)
|
10.29
|
Promissory
Note made in favor of Mitch Shaheen dated July 10, 2008.
(10)
|
10.30
|
Extension
of Promissory Note made in favor of Richard D. Stromback dated July 10,
2009. (10)
|
10.31
|
Extension
of Promissory Note made in favor of George Resta dated July 14, 2008.
(10)
|
10.32
|
Extension
of Promissory Note made in favor of Investment Hunter, LLC dated July 14,
2008. (10)
|
10.33
|
Equity
11, Ltd. commitment letter dated August 25, 2008. (11)
|
10.34
|
Securities
Purchase Agreement with Equity 11, Ltd. dated August 28, 2008.
(11)
|
10.35
|
First
Amendment to Employment Agreement of Richard D. Stromback dated August 27,
2008. (11)
|
10.36
|
First
Amendment to Employment Agreement of Kevin Stolz dated August 29, 2008.
(11)
|
10.37
|
Consulting
Services Agreement with RJS Consulting LLC dated September 17, 2008.
(12)
|
10.38
|
Consulting
Services Agreement with DAS Ventures LLC dated September 17, 2008.
(12)
|
10.39
|
Consulting
Services Agreement with Sales Attack LLC dated September 17, 2008.
(12)
|
10.40
|
First
Amendment to Securities Purchase Agreement with Equity 11, Ltd. dated
October 27, 2008. (13)
|
10.41
|
Consulting
Services Agreement with Trimax, LLC dated November 11, 2008.
(14)
|
10.42
|
Promissory
Note dated January 8, 2009 in favor of Seven Industries.
(17)
|
10.43
|
Amendment
of December 24, 2008 Promissory Note. (17)
|
10.44
|
Second
Amendment To Securities Purchase Agreement. (18)
|
10.45
|
Warrant
W-6. (18)
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10.46
|
Warrant
W-8. (19)
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10.47
|
Warrant
W-9. (20)
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10.48
|
Warrant
W-10. (21)
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10.49
|
Warrant
W-11. (22)
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10.50
|
Warrant
W-12 (24)
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14.1
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Charter
of Audit Committee. (15)
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14.2
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Charter
of Compensation Committee. (15)
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21.1
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List
of subsidiaries. (2)
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24.1
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Power
of Attorney. (2)
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31.1
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Certification
of the Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule
15d-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002.*
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31.2
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Certification
of the Chief Financial
Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) as adopted pursuant
to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
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32.1
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Certification
of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Certifications
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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99.1 | Cover letter for 2008 Annual Report (10-KSB) by Ecology Coatings, Inc. (23) |
* Filed
herewith.
(1)
Incorporated by reference from OCIS’ registration statement on Form SB-2 filed
with the Commission.
(2)
Incorporated by reference from our Form 8-K filed with the Commission on July
30, 2007.
(3)
Incorporated by reference from our From 8-K filed with the Commission on
February 12, 2008.
(4)
Incorporated by reference from our Form 8-K filed with the Commission on
February 22, 2008.
(5)
Incorporated by reference from our Form 8-K filed with the Commission on May 22,
2008.
(6)
Incorporated by reference from our Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June
11, 2008.
(7)
Incorporated by reference from our Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March
20, 2008.
(8)
Incorporated by reference from our Form 8-K filed with the Commission on April
3, 2008.
(9)
Incorporated by reference from our Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June
24, 2008.
(10)
Incorporated by reference from our Form 8-K filed with the Commission on July
17, 2008.
(11)
Incorporated by reference from our Form 8-K/A filed with the Commission on
August 9, 2007.
(12)
Incorporated by reference from our Form 8-K filed with the Commission on
September 19, 2008.
(13)
Incorporated by reference from our Form 8-K filed with the Commission on October
28, 2008.
(14)
Incorporated by reference from our Form 8-K filed with the Commission on
November 13, 2008.
(15)
Incorporated by reference from our Form 10-KSB filed with the Commission on
December 23, 2008.
(16)
Incorporated by reference from our Form 8-K filed with the Commission on
September 30, 2008.
(17)
Incorporated by reference from our Form 8-K filed with the Commission on January
9, 2009.
(18)
Incorporated by reference from our Form 8-K filed with the Commission on January
23, 2009.
(19)
Incorporated by reference from our Form 8-K filed with the Commission on
February 12, 2009.
(20)
Incorporated by reference from our Form 8-K filed with the Commission on
February 27, 2009.
(21)
Incorporated by reference from our Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March
10, 2009.
(22)
Incorporated by reference from our Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March
27, 2009.
(23)
Incorporated by reference from our Form 8-K filed with the Commission on January
30, 2009.
(24)
Incorporated by reference from our Form 8-K filed with the Commission on April
16, 2009.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has
duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto
duly authorized.
Date:
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April
28, 2009
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ECOLOGY
COATINGS, INC.
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Registrant)
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By:
/s/ Robert G.
Crockett
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Robert
G. Crockett
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Its: CEO
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By: /s/ Kevin Stolz
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Kevin
Stolz
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Its: CFO
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