Enveric Biosciences, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2005 September (Form 10-Q)
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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
þ | Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 | |
For the period ended: September 30, 2005 |
OR
o | Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 | |
Commission File Number: 000-26460 |
SPATIALIZER AUDIO LABORATORIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 95-4484725 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of | (IRS Employer | |
incorporation or organization) | Identification No.) |
2625 Townsgate Road, Suite 330
Westlake Village, California 91361
Westlake Village, California 91361
(Address of principal executive offices)
2025 Gateway Place, Suite 365
San Jose, California 95110
San Jose, California 95110
(Address of principal corporate offices)
Telephone Number: (408) 453-4180
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed
by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or
for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days:
Yes þ | No o |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of
the Exchange Act):
Yes o | No þ |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of
the Exchange Act):
Yes o | No þ |
As of October 25, 2005, there were 46,975,365 shares of the Registrants Common Stock
outstanding.
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SPATIALIZER AUDIO LABORATORIES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||
ASSETS |
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Current Assets: |
||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents |
$ | 674,427 | $ | 871,155 | ||||
Accounts Receivable, net |
187,353 | 325,712 | ||||||
Prepaid Expenses and Deposits |
42,280 | 70,940 | ||||||
Total Current Assets |
904,060 | 1,267,807 | ||||||
Property and Equipment, net |
22,469 | 29,527 | ||||||
Intangible Assets, net |
141,256 | 166,710 | ||||||
Total Assets |
$ | 1,067,785 | $ | 1,464,044 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current Liabilities: |
||||||||
Note Payable |
36,361 | 66,252 | ||||||
Accounts Payable |
25,703 | 71,873 | ||||||
Accrued Wages and Benefits |
44,940 | 50,446 | ||||||
Accrued Professional Fees |
22,500 | 20,000 | ||||||
Accrued Commissions |
34,255 | 32,182 | ||||||
Accrued Expenses |
984 | 32,979 | ||||||
Deferred Revenue |
391,395 | |||||||
Total
Current Liabilities |
164,743 | 665,127 | ||||||
Commitments and Contingencies |
||||||||
Series B-1, Redeemable Convertible Preferred shares,
$.01 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, 118,351
shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2005
and December 31, 2004 |
1,182 | 1,182 | ||||||
Shareholders Equity: |
||||||||
Common shares, $.01 par value, 65,000,000 shares
authorized, 46,975,365 shares
issued and outstanding at September 30, 2005 and
December 31, 2004 |
469,754 | 469,754 | ||||||
Additional Paid-In Capital |
46,428,866 | 46,428,866 | ||||||
Accumulated Deficit |
(45,996,760 | ) | (46,100,885 | ) | ||||
Total Shareholders Equity |
901,860 | 797,735 | ||||||
$ | 1,067,785 | $ | 1,464,044 | |||||
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SPATIALIZER AUDIO LABORATORIES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited)
(unaudited)
For the Three Month Period Ended | For the Nine Month Period Ended | |||||||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||
2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 | |||||||||||||
Revenues: |
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Royalty Revenues |
270,914 | 205,324 | 1,031,777 | 610,863 | ||||||||||||
270,914 | 205,324 | 1,031,777 | 610,863 | |||||||||||||
Cost of Revenues |
12,752 | 26,114 | 89,514 | 61,252 | ||||||||||||
Gross Profit |
258,162 | 179,210 | 942,263 | 549,611 | ||||||||||||
Operating Expenses: |
||||||||||||||||
General and Administrative |
116,539 | 155,268 | 457,463 | 528,181 | ||||||||||||
Research and Development |
62,068 | 93,842 | 244,717 | 295,630 | ||||||||||||
Sales and Marketing |
45,356 | 11,484 | 140,810 | 46,962 | ||||||||||||
223,963 | 260,594 | 842,990 | 870,773 | |||||||||||||
Operating (Loss) |
34,199 | (81,384 | ) | 99,273 | (321,162 | ) | ||||||||||
Interest and Other Income |
3,376 | 744 | 9,992 | 2,633 | ||||||||||||
Interest and Other Expense |
(1,030 | ) | (1,936 | ) | (5,140 | ) | (8,702 | ) | ||||||||
2,346 | (1,192 | ) | 4,852 | (6,069 | ) | |||||||||||
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes |
36,545 | (82,576 | ) | 104,125 | (327,231 | ) | ||||||||||
Income Taxes |
| 2,000 | | (400 | ) | |||||||||||
Net Income (Loss) |
$ | 36,545 | $ | (80,576 | ) | $ | 104,125 | $ | (327,631 | ) | ||||||
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share |
$ | 0.00 | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | 0.00 | $ | (0.01 | ) | ||||||
Weighted Average Shares
Outstanding |
46,975,365 | 46,975,365 | 46,975,365 | 46,975,365 | ||||||||||||
See notes to consolidated financial statements
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SPATIALIZER AUDIO LABORATORIES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: |
||||||||
Net Income (Loss) |
$ | 104,125 | $ | (327,631 | ) | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net
cash
provided by (used in) operating activities: |
||||||||
Depreciation and Amortization |
37,789 | 52,816 | ||||||
Net Change in Assets and Liabilities: |
||||||||
Accounts Receivable and Employee Advances |
138,359 | 137,382 | ||||||
Prepaid Expenses and Deposits |
28,660 | (59,644 | ) | |||||
Accounts Payable |
(46,170 | ) | (4,245 | ) | ||||
Accrued Wages and Benefits |
(5,506 | ) | 2,925 | |||||
Accrued Professional Fees |
2,500 | (5,000 | ) | |||||
Accrued Commissions |
2,073 | 4,692 | ||||||
Accrued Expenses |
(31,995 | ) | 3,999 | |||||
Deferred Revenue |
(391,395 | ) | 547,953 | |||||
Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities |
(161,560 | ) | 353,247 | |||||
Cash Flows from Investing Activities: |
||||||||
Purchase/Disp of Property and Equipment |
(5,277 | ) | (3,247 | ) | ||||
Increase in Capitalized Patent and Technology Costs |
| (16,580 | ) | |||||
Net Cash Provided By (Used in) Investing Activities |
(5,277 | ) | (19,827 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from Financing Activities: |
||||||||
Issuance (Repayment) of Notes Payable |
(29,891 | ) | (3,170 | ) | ||||
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities |
(29,891 | ) | (3,170 | ) | ||||
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents |
(196,728 | ) | 330,250 | |||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period |
871,155 | 589,797 | ||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period |
$ | 674,427 | $ | 920,047 | ||||
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information: |
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Cash paid during the period for: |
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Interest |
$ | 5,140 | $ | 6,766 | ||||
Income Taxes |
2,400 | |||||||
See notes to consolidated financial statements
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SPATIALIZER AUDIO LABORATORIES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
(unaudited)
Common Shares | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Number of | Additional | Accumulated | Shareholders | |||||||||||||||||
shares | Par value | paid-in-capital | Deficit | Equity | ||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2004 |
46,975,365 | $ | 469,754 | $ | 46,428,866 | $ | (46,100,885 | ) | $ | 797,735 | ||||||||||
Net Income |
| | | 10,014 | 10,014 | |||||||||||||||
Balance, March 31, 2005 |
46,975,365 | $ | 469,754 | $ | 46,428,866 | $ | (46,090,871 | ) | $ | 807,749 | ||||||||||
Net Income |
57,566 | $ | 57,566 | |||||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2005 |
46,975,365 | 469,754 | 46,428,866 | (46,033,305 | ) | 865,315 | ||||||||||||||
Net Income |
36,545 | $ | 36,545 | |||||||||||||||||
Balance, September 30, 2005 |
46,975,365 | 469,754 | 46,428,866 | (45,996,760 | ) | 901,860 | ||||||||||||||
See notes to consolidated financial statements
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SPATIALIZER AUDIO LABORATORIES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
1) Nature of Business
Spatializer Audio Laboratories, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) is in the business of
developing and licensing technology. The Companys sales, research and subsidiary administration
are conducted out of facilities in San Jose, California.
The Companys wholly-owned subsidiary, Desper Products, Inc. (DPI), is in the business of
developing proprietary advanced audio signal processing technologies and products for consumer
electronics, entertainment, and multimedia computing. All Company revenues are generated from this
subsidiary.
The foregoing interim financial information is unaudited and has been prepared from the books
and records of the Company. The financial information reflects all adjustments necessary for a fair
presentation of the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Company in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. All such adjustments were of a normal
recurring nature for interim financial reporting. Operating results for the three months ended
September 30, 2005 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year
ending December 31, 2005. Accordingly, your attention is directed to footnote disclosures found in
the December 31, 2004 Annual Report and particularly to Note 1, which includes a summary of
significant accounting policies.
(2) Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
Spatializer Audio Laboratories, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, DPI. All significant
intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Corporate
administration expenses are not allocated to subsidiaries.
Revenue Recognition The Company recognizes royalty revenue upon reporting of such royalties
by licensees. License revenues are recognized when earned, in accordance with the contractual
provisions, typically upon our delivery of contracted services or delivery and contractual
availability of licensed product. Royalty revenues are recognized upon shipment of products
incorporating the related technology by the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and foundries,
as reported by quarterly royalty statements. The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with SEC
Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 104.
Deferred
Revenue The Company receives royalty fee advances from certain
customers in accordance with contract terms. The Company does not require advances from all
customers. Advances are negotiated on a per contract basis. Cash received in advance of revenue
earned from a contract is recorded as deferred revenue until the related contract revenue is earned
under the Companys revenue recognition policy.
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Concentration of Credit Risk Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to
concentrations of credit risk, consist principally of cash, cash equivalents and trade accounts
receivable. The Company places its temporary cash investments in certificates of deposit in excess
of FDIC insurance limits, principally at CitiBank FSB. At September 30, 2005 substantially all cash
and cash equivalents were on deposit at two financial institutions.
At September 30, 2005, three customers, not presented in the order of importance, Matsushita,
Sharp and Funai, accounted for 42%, 21% and 20% respectively of our. accounts receivable. At
September 30, 2004, four major customers, not presented in order of importance, each accounted for
10% or more of our total accounts receivable: Matsushita, Toshiba, InterVideo and Sharp, each of
whom accounted for greater than 10% of our total 2004 accounts receivable. One OEM accounted for
38%, another accounted for 17%, another accounted for 16% and one accounted for 15% of our total
accounts receivable at September 30, 2004.
The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and normally does not require
collateral to support accounts receivable. Due to the contractual nature of sales agreements and
historical trends, no allowance for doubtful accounts has been provided.
The Company does not apply interest charges to past due accounts receivable.
Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with
original maturities of three months or less.
Customers Outside of the U.S.
Sales to foreign customers were 100% and 88% of total sales
in the year to date periods ended September 30, 2005 and 2004,
respectively. Approximately 62% and
38% of sales were generated in Japan and Korea, respectively, in the
nine months ended September 30,
2005.
Major
Customers During the quarter ended September 30,
2005, four customers, Sharp, Samsung, Funai and Matsushita, not presented in order of importance, accounted for 29%, 29%, 14% and 14% of the
Companys revenue in the quarter ended September 30, 2005. In the nine months ended September 30,
2005, two customers, Samsung and Matsushita, not presented in order of importance, accounted for
38% and 31% of the Companys revenue.
Research and Development Costs The Company expenses research and development costs as
incurred, which is presented as a separate line on the statement of operations.
Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost. Major renewals and
improvements are charged to the asset accounts while replacements, maintenance and repairs, which
do not improve or extend the lives of the respective assets, are expensed. At the time property and
equipment are retired or otherwise disposed of, the asset and related accumulated depreciation
accounts are relieved of the applicable amounts. Gains or losses from retirements or sales are
credited or charged to income. Property and equipment are depreciated over the useful lives of the
asset ranging from 3 years to 5 years under the straight line method.
Intangible Assets Intangible assets consist of patent costs and trademarks which are
amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the patents which range
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from five to twenty years. The weighted average useful life of patents was approximately 11
years. All of our Intangible Assets have finite lives as defined by Statement of Financial
Accounting Standard (SFAS) 142.
Earnings Per Share Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss)
available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during
the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if
securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock
or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the entity. The
following table presents contingently issuable shares, options and warrants to purchase shares of
common stock that were outstanding during the three month and nine month periods ended September
30, 2005 and 2004 which were not included in the computation of diluted loss per share because the
impact would have been antidilutive or less than $0.01 per share:
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Options |
2,960,000 | 3,135,000 | ||||||
Warrants |
0 | 0 | ||||||
2,960,000 | 3,135,000 |
Stock Option Plan The Company determines the effect of stock based compensation in
accordance with SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, as amended which permits
entities to recognize as expense using the fair-value method over the vesting period of all
employee stock-based awards on the date of grant. Alternatively, SFAS No. 123 allows entities to
continue to utilize the intrinsic value method for equity instruments granted to employees and
provide pro forma net income (loss) and pro forma earnings (loss) per share disclosures for
employee stock option grants after 1994 as if the fair-value-based method defined in SFAS No. 123
has been applied.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
and Assets to be Disposed of The Company adopted the
provisions of SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, on January 1, 2002.
This Statement requires that long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles be reviewed 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 future net cash flows expected to be generated by
the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is
measured as the amount by which the carrying amounts of the assets exceed the fair value of the
assets.
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Segment
Reporting The Company adopted SFAS 131, Disclosures about Segments of
an Enterprise and Related Information (SFAS No. 131), in December 1997. MDT has been
considered a discontinued operation since September 1998. As of December 31, 2002, the Company has
only one operating segment, DPI, the Companys audio enhancement licensing business.
Income
Taxes Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred
tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to
differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and
their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets
and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the
years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on
deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period
that includes the enactment date.
Recent
Accounting Pronouncements In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
(FASB) issued SFAS No. 123R, Share Based Payment. This Statement is a revision of FASB
Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. This Statement supersedes APB
Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees and its related implementation guidance.
This Statement establishes standards for the accounting for transactions in which an entity
exchanges its equity instruments for goods or services. It also addresses transactions in which an
entity incurs liabilities in exchange for goods or services that are based on the fair value of the
entitys equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of those equity instruments. The
Statement focuses primarily on accounting for transactions in which an entity obtains employee
services in share-based payment transactions. This Statement does not change the accounting
guidance for share-based payment transactions with parties other than employees provided in
Statement 123 as originally issued and EITF Issue No. 96-18, Accounting for Equity Instruments
That Are Issued to Other Than Employees for Acquiring, or in Conjunction with Selling, Goods or
Services. This Statement does not address the accounting for employee share ownership plans, which
are subject to AICPA Statement of Position 93-6, Employers Accounting for Employee Stock
Ownership Plans. The Securities and Exchange Commission has delayed the adoption requirement of
SFAS No. 123R until the first annual period beginning after December 15, 2005. We expect to adopt
SFAS No. 123R on January 1, 2006 as required.
In May 2005 the FASB issued SFAS 154 Accounting Changes and Error Corrections. This Statement
replaces APB Opinion No. 20, Accounting Changes, and FASB Statement No. 3, Reporting Accounting
Changes in Interim Financial Statements, and changes the requirements for the accounting for and
reporting of a change in accounting principle and also corrections of error in previously issued
financial statements. This Statement harmonizes US accounting standards with existing international
accounting standards by requiring companies to report voluntary changes in accounting principles
via a retrospective application, unless impracticable. Also, the reporting of an error correction
involves adjustments to previously issued financial statements similar to those generally
applicable to reporting an accounting change retrospectively. This pronouncement is effective for
accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005
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The Company believes that the adoption of these pronouncements may not have a material effect
on the Companys financial position, results from operations or cash flows. This impact cannot be
determined at this time, as future option grants are indeterminable.
Use
of Estimates Management of the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions
relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities to prepare these financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Fair
Value of Financial Instruments The fair and carrying values of cash equivalents,
accounts receivable, accounts payable, short-term debt to a related party and accrued liabilities
and those potentially subject to valuation risk at December 31, 2004 and September 30, 2005
approximated fair value due to their short maturity or nature.
The fair values of notes payable to a related party at December 31, 2004 and September 30,
2005 are materially consistent with the related carrying values based on current rates offered to
the Company for instruments with similar maturities.
(3) Property and Equipment
Property and equipment, as of December 31, 2004 and September 30, 2005, consists of the
following in accordance with application of SFAS 144:
September | December 31, | |||||||
30, 2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Office Computers, Software, Equipment and Furniture |
$ | 337,144 | $ | 331,867 | ||||
Test Equipment |
73,300 | 73,300 | ||||||
Tooling Equipment |
45,539 | 45,539 | ||||||
Trade Show Booth and Demonstration Equipment |
174,548 | 174,548 | ||||||
Automobiles |
7,000 | 7,000 | ||||||
Total Property and Equipment |
637,531 | 632,253 | ||||||
Less Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization |
615,062 | 602,727 | ||||||
Property and Equipment, Net |
$ | 22,469 | $ | 29,527 | ||||
(4) Intangible Assets
Intangible assets, as of December 31, 2004 and September 30, 2005 consist of the following:
September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Capitalized Patent, Trademarks and Technology Costs |
$ | 522,827 | $ | 522,827 | ||||
Less Accumulated Amortization |
381,571 | 356,117 | ||||||
Intangible Assets, Net |
$ | 141,256 | $ | 166,710 | ||||
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Estimated amortization is as follows:
2005 |
$ | 16,702 | ||
2006 |
$ | 16,702 | ||
2007 |
$ | 16,702 | ||
2008 |
$ | 16,702 | ||
Thereafter |
$ | 74,448 |
(5) Notes Payable
The Company was indebted to the Premium Finance, Inc., an unrelated insurance premium finance
company, in the amount of $26,106 at September 30, 2005. This note finances the Companys annual
Directors and Officers Liability Insurance. This amount bears interest at a fixed rate
of 10% annually, is paid in monthly installments of $5,221 that commenced on June 1, 2005
and continues for nine months until the entire balance of principal and interest is paid in
full.
The Company was indebted to the Desper Family Trust, in the amount of $10,254 at September 30,
2005. The Desper Family Trusts principal beneficiary is the mother of a former director of the
Company. This directors term expired in June 2003 and as such, is not a related party.
This note bears interest at a fixed rate of 10% annually, is paid in monthly installments of $5,191
that commenced on December 1, 2003 and continues for twenty-four months until the entire balance of
principal and interest is paid in full. All remaining installments are due in no more than twelve
months from September 30, 2005.
(6) Shareholders Equity
During the quarter ended September 30, 2005, no shares were issued, cancelled or converted.
During the quarter ended June 30, 2005, shares were issued, cancelled or converted as follows:
Options to purchase 75,000 and 100,000 shares of common stock previously granted to an employee,
at exercise prices of $0.27 and $0.05, respectively, were cancelled upon his resignation from
the Company.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2005, shares were issued, cancelled or converted as
follows:
Options to purchase a total of 500,000 shares of common stock were granted to the CEO related
to the extension of his employment agreement. These options vested half on issuance
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and half in
November, 2005, if the executive is in the employ of the Company. These options
may be exercised at a price of $0.10 per share through February, 2010. These options had no
value at September 30, 2005.
During the year ended December 31, 2004, shares were issued or converted as follows:
Unissued Performance Shares held in escrow were cancelled.
Options to
purchase 200,000 common shares in exchange for services were issued with a value of $1,000.
Capitalization
Series A Preferred Stock: On December 26, 2002 the Company filed a Certificate of Elimination with
the Delaware Secretary of State stating that no shares of the Companys Series A Preferred Stock
are outstanding and that no shares of the Series A Preferred Stock will be issued.
Series B Preferred Stock: On December 26, 2002 the Company filed a Certificate of Elimination with
the Delaware Secretary of State stating that no shares of the Companys Series B Preferred Stock
are outstanding and that no shares of the Series B Preferred Stock will be issued.
Series B-1 Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock: On November 6, 2002 the Board of Directors
Designated a Series B-1 Preferred Stock. The series has a par value of $0.01 and a stated value of
$10.00 per share and is designated as a liquidation preference. The stock will rank prior to the
Companys common stock. No dividends will be paid on the Series B-1 Preferred Stock. Conversion
rights vested on January 1, 2003 to convert the Series B-1 Preferred Stock to common stock at a
certain formula based on an average closing share price, subject to a floor of $0.56 and a ceiling
of $1.12. At December 29, 2005 certain mandatory conversion requirements exist subject to the above
formula. The Series B-1 Preferred Stock has no voting power. Certain restrictions on trading exist
based on date sensitive events based on the Companys Insider Trading Policy. In December 2002,
87,967 shares of Series B-1 Preferred Stock were issued in exchange for the Series B Preferred
Stock and 14,795 shares were issued in lieu of the adjusted accrued dividends on the Series B
Preferred Stock. In 2004, the Company reflected the issuance of 15,384 shares of Class B-1
Convertible Preferred Stock that was originally recorded in Additional Paid in Capital. This
resulted in a reclassification of $154 to Convertible Preferred Stock from APIC.
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(7) Stock Options
In 1995, the Company adopted a stock option plan (the Plan) pursuant to which the Companys
Board of Directors may grant stock options to directors, officers and employees. The Plan which was
approved by the stockholders authorizes grants of options to purchase authorized but unissued
common stock up to 10% of total common shares outstanding at
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each calendar quarter, 4,697,537
as of September 30, 2005. Stock options were granted under
the Plan with an exercise price equal to the stocks fair market value at the date of grant.
Outstanding stock options under the Plan have five-year terms and vest and become fully exercisable
up to three years from the date of grant. The Plan expired in February 2005. To date, the Company
has not adopted a new stock option plan.
There were 500,000 options granted in the quarter ended March 31, 2005 to the CEO related to
the extension of his employment agreement. These options vested half on issuance and half in
November, 2005, if the executive is in the employ of the Company. These options may be exercised at
a price of $0.10 per share through February, 2010. The Company cancelled 175,000 options previously
granted to an employee, upon his resignation.
The Company applies APB Opinion No. 25 in accounting for its Plan and, accordingly, no
compensation cost has been recognized for the fair value of its stock options in the consolidated
financial statements. Had the Company determined compensation cost based on the fair value at the
grant date for its stock options under SFAS No. 123, the Companys net income would have been
reduced to the pro forma amounts indicated below:
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
NET INCOME (LOSS): |
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As Reported |
$ | 104,125 | $ | (327,631 | ) | |||
Pro Forma |
$ | 93,625 | $ | (328,631 | ) | |||
BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS: |
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As Reported |
$ | 0.00 | $ | (0.01 | ) | |||
Pro Forma |
$ | 0.00 | $ | (0.01 | ) |
The per share weighted-average fair value of stock options granted during 2005 was $0.04, on
the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average
assumptions: expected dividend yield 0%, risk-free interest rate of 4.5%, expected volatility of
100% and an expected life of 5 years.
At September 30, 2005, the number of options exercisable was 2,960,000 and the
weighted-average exercise price of those options was $0.10.
There were no warrants outstanding at December 31, 2004 and September 30, 2005.
(8) Commitments and Contingencies
We also anticipate that, from time to time, we may be named as a party to legal proceedings
that may arise in the ordinary course of our business.
Operating Lease Commitments
The Company is obligated under several non-cancelable operating leases. Future
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minimum rental
payments at September 30, 2005 for all operating leases were approximately
$8,000 through December 2005. Rent expense amounted to approximately $8,000 and $5,400 for the
quarters ended September 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively .
(9) Profit Sharing Plan
The Company has a 401(k) profit sharing plan covering substantially all employees, subject to
certain participation and vesting requirements. The Company may elect to make discretionary
contributions to the Plan, but has never done so over the life of the Plan.
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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
This information should be read in conjunction with Managements Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2004, the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes
thereto included in the Form 10-K and the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and
notes thereto included in this report.
Executive Overview
Revenues
increased to $271,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2005 compared to $205,000
for the quarter ended September 30, 2004, an increase of 32%. Revenues were comprised of royalties
pertaining to the licensing of Spatializer® audio signal processing algorithms and circuit designs.
A key issue discussed is our ability to obtain and maintain revenue traction when traditional
revenue sources are eroding, while being replaced by new revenue sources.
Net
Income was $37,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2005; $0.00 basic and diluted per
share, compared to net loss of $81,000, ($0.00) per share basic, for
the quarter ended September 30, 2004. The increased net income for the current period is primarily the result of higher revenue,
lower commission expense and lower overhead. A key issue discussed is managements efforts
to increase revenues while managing overhead and maintaining competitiveness during revenue source
transition to new markets for the Company.
Net cash used in operating activities was $24,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2005, as
compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $526,000 in the quarter ended September
30, 2004. The decrease in cash flows from operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2005,
against the comparable quarter last year was primarily a result of the receipt in the prior year
quarter of prepaid royalties, which gave rise to deferred revenue, partially offset by a larger net
loss. In the current quarter, approximately $79,000 of revenue was a non-cash item, resulting
from the final recognition of such deferred revenue. A key issue is the Companys ability to
generate positive cash flow, or if needed, raise additional capital to fund its business.
The business environment in which we operate is highly competitive and as result, we face
substantial risk. These risks should be studied and understood, as outlined in Risk Factors later
in this document.
Approach to MD&A
An important demonstration of our commitment to our stockholders is a clear explanation of the
Companys operating results, risks and opportunities. The purpose of MD&A is to provide our
shareholders and other interested parties with information necessary to gain an understanding of
our financial condition, changes in financial condition and results of operations. As such, we seek
to satisfy three principal objectives:
| to provide a narrative explanation of a companys financial statements in plain |
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English that enables the average investor to see the company through the eyes of management; | |||
| to enhance the overall financial disclosure and provide the context within which financial information should be analyzed; and | ||
| to provide information about the quality of, and potential variability of, a companys earnings and cash flow, so that investors can ascertain the likelihood that and relationship of past performance being indicative of future performance. |
We believe the best way to achieve this is to give the reader:
| An understanding of our operating environment and its risks | ||
| An outline of critical accounting policies | ||
| A review of our corporate governance structure | ||
| A review of the key components of the financial statements and our cash position and capital resources | ||
| A review of the important trends in the financial statements and our cash flow | ||
| Disclosure on our internal controls and procedures |
Operating Environment
We operate in a very competitive business environment. This environment impacts us in the
following ways, further discussed in greater detail under Risk Factors:
| Because The Market In Which We Operate Is Highly Competitive, We Face Significant Pricing Pressure and Competition. | ||
| We Rely on the Schedules and Cooperation of Chip Makers or Other Third Parties to Deliver Our Technology in Consumer Products. These Third Parties Have Their Own Priorities and Alliances that May Delay or Thwart our Sales Efforts to Potential Customers | ||
| If New Product Development Is Delayed, We Will Experience Delays In Revenues and Competitive Products May Reach The Market Before Our Products. |
The personal computer (PC) and consumer electronics markets are under intense pressure, primarily
from retailers, to reduce selling prices, with resultant pressure to reduce costs. The cellular
phone market is affected by similar pressure from cellular system operators to provide low-cost
handsets. In addition, pricing action by our competitors may be very aggressive. Cost reductions
are driven by lower cost sourcing, often in China, design simplification and reduction in or
substitution of features. While we present a value proposition that stresses the cost reducing
capabilities of our audio solutions through improved performance from lower cost components as well
as product differentiation that
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Spatializer technology can deliver, all such features are closely scrutinized by potential
customers product marketing and engineering departments. This makes it more challenging to secure
new design wins, particularly in product categories that have become commoditized, such as the case
with DVD players. It also may result in the elimination of features, including ours, if cost is of
paramount importance. When this occurs, we receive very short notice and revenues from such an
account will typically begin a steep decline in the subsequent quarter, resulting in
period-to-period fluctuation. This also results limited visibility with regard to future revenues
and their impact on our operating results. Our response has been to strengthen our value
proposition, more aggressively price and include additional features in our products. We have also
entered new product categories, such as cellular phones, with different competitive pressure, but
where we believe the demand for our technology will be more compelling than the consumer
electronics market. We also emphasize to our overseas sales representatives the need for close
customer support, with the objective that both new opportunities and possible difficulties are
brought to light as soon as possible.
Manufacturers design-in cycles for our technology range from four to twelve months, from the
decision to adopt our technology to actual cash flow. Many of our customers operate under very
fluid development schedules. These schedules are prone to delays at the manufacturer level and in
some cases, manufacturers new products may be cancelled or marketing plans modified due to market
testing or resource allocation. Since these events are beyond our control, it is difficult to
absolutely project when new deals will begin generating revenues or if signed deals will generate
financial results. For this reason, we do not typically announce new deals until the target product
is being introduced. Even then, we have no control over whether the announced marketing plans will
not be modified which might negatively impact our financial performance.
Spatializer does not develop or market semiconductors. That is why we carry no inventory or have
order backlogs that typically are good indicators of near term performance. Rather, we develop
audio algorithms that are embedded on third party processors or semiconductors used by our
customers. Whether such processors become an industry standard, or gain wide acceptance in the
market, is speculative. While our algorithms are implemented on a wide array of processors, often
times a customer uses a processor where there is no such implementation, or where a competing
solution has been implemented. In this case, our customers must request that our algorithm be
implemented. While these requests may be honored, processor manufacturers must schedule such
implementation as their resources or corporate strategies allow. Some chip makers, particularly in
the cellular phone market, have already incorporated solutions from our competitors as a component
of the chip itself, making it costly and time consuming to implement alternate solutions like ours.
In addition, standards may be adopted by cellular phone system operators or manufacturers that may
impede or prevent the penetration of non-standard technology onto their platforms. Therefore, the
supply-chain is often quite long and complicated, which potentially can result in delays or
deadlines that may not always coincide with our customers requirements and which are beyond the
control of our company.
Therefore, when reviewing the operating results or drawing conclusions with regard to future
performance, these competitive forces and uncertainties must be taken into consideration. Without
absolute long-term visibility, it is difficult to draw such conclusions in absolute terms. Further,
the dynamic nature of the business environment creates the potential for both positive and negative
fluctuations in near and long term operating performance. While
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management strives to mitigate these risks, as outlined in Risk Factors, it is not possible to be
fully immune from such dynamics.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based
upon our consolidated statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires us
to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues
and expenses based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be
reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different
assumptions or conditions. In consultation with our Board of Directors and Audit Committee, we have
identified three accounting policies that we believe are critical to an understanding of our
financial statements. These are important accounting policies that require managements most
difficult, subjective judgments.
The first critical accounting policy relates to revenue recognition. We recognize royalty
revenue upon receipt of a quarterly royalty report from our licensees. These royalty reports
reflect royalty on units of product containing our technology that were shipped by the licensee in
the quarter. License revenues are recognized when earned, in accordance with the contractual
provisions, typically on delivery of services or availability and delivery of licensed technology.
Royalty revenues are recognized upon shipment of products incorporating the related technology by
the foundries. These revenues are reported to us by our licensees in formal, written royalty
reports, which serve as the basis for our quarterly revenue accruals. Infrequently, certain written
reports are received after our required reporting deadlines, sometimes due to contractual
requirements. In such cases, management tries to obtain verbal reports or informal reports from the
licensee. In the absence of such information, management may utilize conservative estimates based
on information received or historical trends. In such isolated cases, management strives to
under-estimate such revenues to err on the side of caution. In the event such estimates are used,
the revenue for the following quarter is adjusted based on receipt of the written report. In
addition, any error in licensee reporting, which is very infrequent, is adjusted in the subsequent
quarter when agreed by both parties as correct.
The second critical accounting policy relates to research and development expenses. We expense
all research and development expenses as incurred. Costs incurred to establish the technological
feasibility of our algorithms (which is the primary component of our licensing) is expensed as
incurred and included in Research and Development expenses. Such algorithms are refined based on
customer requirements and licensed for inclusion in the customers specific product. There are no
production costs to capitalize as defined in Statement on Financial Accounting Standards No. 86.
The third critical accounting policy relates to intangible assets. Our intangible assets
consist primarily of patents. We capitalize all costs directly attributable to patents and
trademarks, consisting primarily of legal and filing fees, and amortize such costs over the
remaining life of the asset (which range from 3 to 20 years) using the straight-line method. In
accordance with SFAS 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, only intangible assets with
finite lives are amortized. Non-amortized intangible assets are instead subject to annual
impairment testing.
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Corporate Governance
Audit Committee
This committee, chaired by Mr. Gilbert Segel, is directed to review the scope, cost and
results of the independent audit of our books and records, the results of the annual audit with
management and the internal auditors and the adequacy of our accounting, financial, and operating
controls; to recommend annually to the Board of Directors the selection of the independent
auditors; to approve proposals made by our independent auditors for consulting work; and to report
to the Board of Directors, when so requested, on any accounting of financial matters.
Compensation and Stock Committee
Our Compensation and Stock Option Committee (the Compensation Committee) currently consists
of Messrs. Pace and Segel, each of whom is a non-employee director of the Company and a
disinterested person with respect to the plans administered by such committee, as such term is
defined in Rule 16b-3 adopted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules
and regulations thereunder (collectively, the Exchange Act). The Compensation Committee reviews
and approves annual salaries, bonuses and other forms and items of compensation for our senior
officers and employees. Except for plans that are, in accordance with their terms or as required by
law, administered by the Board of Directors or another particularly designated group, the
Compensation Committee also administers and implements all of our stock option and other
stock-based and equity-based benefit plans (including performance-based plans), recommends changes
or additions to those plans or awards under the plans.
Our Audit Committee and Compensation and Stock Committee charters are available in print to any
stockholder upon request in writing to our corporate office at 2025 Gateway Place, Suite 365, San
Jose, CA 95110.
Special Committee
In November of 2005, the Board of Directors created a Special Committee to review certain strategic
opportunities as they arise and to obtain additional information regarding such opportunities for
consideration and evaluation by the Board of Directors. The Special Committee consists of Messrs.
Mandell, Pace and Segel.
Key Components of the Financial Statements and Important Trends
The financial statements, including Balance Sheet, results of operations, cash flow and
Changes in Stockholders Equity should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial
Statements and Notes thereto included elsewhere in this report. MD&A explains the key components of
each of these financial statements, key trends and reasons for reporting period-to-period
fluctuations.
The Balance Sheet provides a snapshot view of our financial condition at the end of our fiscal
year. A balance sheet helps management and our stockholders understand the financial strength and
capabilities of our business. Balance sheets can help identify and analyze trends, particularly in
the area of receivables and payables. A review of cash compared to the
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comparable year and in relation to ongoing profit or loss can show the ability of the Company
to withstand business variations. The relationship between Current Assets and Current Liabilities
i.e. working capital (current assets less current liabilities) measures how much in liquid assets a
company has available to build its business. The presence of Deferred Revenue indicates cash
received on revenue to be earned over the next twelve months. Receivables that are substantially
higher than revenue for the quarter may indicate a slowdown of collections, with an impact on
future cash position. This is addressed further in MD&A under Liquidity and Capital Resources.
The Consolidated Statement of Operations tells the reader whether the Company had a profit or
loss. It shows key sources of revenue and major expense categories. It is important to note
period-to-period comparisons of each line item of this statement, reasons for any fluctuation and
how costs are managed in relation to the overall revenue trend of the business. These statements
are prepared using accrual accounting under generally accepted accounting standards. This is
addressed further in MD&A under Revenues and Expenses.
The Consolidated Statement of Cash flows explains the actual sources and uses of cash. Some
expenses of the Company, such as depreciation and amortization do not result in a cash outflow in
the current period, since for example, the underlying patent expenditure or asset purchase was made
years earlier. New capital expenditures, on the other hand, resulted in a disbursement of cash, but
will be expensed in the Statement of Operations over its useful life. Fluctuations in Receivables
and payables also explain why the net change in cash is not equal to the loss reported on the
Statement of Operations. Therefore, it is possible that the impact of a net loss on cash is less or
more than the actual amount of the loss. This is discussed further in MD&A under Liquidity and
Capital Resources.
The Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders Equity shows the impact of the
operating results on the Companys equity. In addition, this statement shows new equity brought
into the Company through stock sales or stock option exercise. This is discussed further in MD&A
under Liquidity and Capital Resources
Results of Operations
Revenues
Revenues
increased to $271,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2005 compared to
$205,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2004, an increase of 32%. Revenues were comprised of
royalties pertaining to the licensing of Spatializer audio signal processing algorithms and circuit
designs. Revenues in the nine months ended September 30, 2005
were $1,032,000, compared to
revenues of $611,000 in the comparable period last year, an increase of 69%.The increase in revenue
for the three and nine month periods resulted from the greater usage of our technology in cellular
phones and expansion of revenue from a key consumer electronics
manufacturer. Current operating results are not indicative of future performance.
Gross Profit
Gross
profit for the three months ended September 30, 2005 was $258,000 (95% of
revenue) compared to gross profit of $179,000 (87% of revenue) in the comparable period last
year, an increase of 44%. Gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2005
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were
$942,000 (91% of revenue) compared to $550,000 (90% of revenue) in the comparable
period last year. Gross profit in the three and nine-month periods increased due to increased
revenue. Gross margins increased primarily due to commission
adjustments in the third quarter based on actual commission payments
in Q3 as compared to accruals in the prior quarter.
Operating Expenses
Operating
expenses in the three months ended September 30, 2005 were
$224,000 (83% of
revenue) compared to operating expenses of $261,000 (127% of revenue) in the comparable period last
year, a decrease of 14%. Operating expenses in the nine months ended September 30, 2005 were
$843,000 (82% of revenue) compared to $871,000 (143% of revenue) in the comparable nine-month
period last year. The decrease in operating expenses for the three months and equivalent
expenses in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2005 resulted primarily from lower off-shore
based engineering expenses, lower general and administrative expenses
due to completion of legal expense review, offset by higher accounting expenses related to
Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and higher international sales travel expense.
General and Administrative
General and administrative expenses in the three months ended September 30, 2005 were
$117,000 (43% of revenue) compared to general and administrative expenses of $155,000 (76% of
revenue) in the comparable period last year, a decrease of 25%. General and administrative
expenses in the nine months ended September 30, 2005 were
$457,000 (44% of revenue) compared to
$528,000 (86% of revenue) in the comparable nine month period last year. The decrease in general
and administrative expense for the three and nine month periods resulted primarily from the
charging of sales related travel for the CEO to sales and marketing expense, as opposed to
general and administrative expense and reduction in legal expense due
to the completion of our legal expense review. This was partially offset by higher Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
expense and slightly higher occupancy expense associated with the relocation of the corporate
offices to slightly larger space.
Research and Development
Research and Development expenses in the three months ended September 30, 2005 were $62,000
(26% of revenue) compared to research and development expenses of $94,000 (46% of revenue) in the
comparable period last year, a decrease of 34%. Research and Development expenses for the nine
months ended September 30, 2005 were $245,000 (25% of revenue) compared to $296,000 (48% of
revenue) in the comparable nine month period last year. The decrease in three and nine month
research and development expenses resulted from the elimination of an in-house applications
engineering position and the offsetting use of lower cost off-shore applications engineering to
expand our technology availability on various processors.
Sales and Marketing
Sales
and Marketing expenses in the three months ended September 30,
2005 were $45,000 (17%
of revenue) compared to sales and marketing expenses of $11,000 (5% of revenue) in the comparable
period last year, an increase of 309%. Sales and Marketing expenses for the nine months ended
September 30, 2005 were $141,000 (14% of revenue)
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compared to $47,000 (8% of revenue) in the comparable nine month period last year. The
increase in sales and marketing expense in the three and nine month periods resulted primarily
from the charging of CEO sales related travel to sales and marketing instead of general and
administrative expense, as was the practice in the previous year, increased sales and marketing
travel and the addition of a part time marketing coordinator.
Net Income (Loss)
Net
Income was $37,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2005; $0.00 basic and diluted per
share, compared to net loss of $81,000, ($0.00) per share basic, for the quarter ended September
30, 2004. Net income in the nine months ended September 30, 2005
was $104,000, $0.00 basic and
diluted per share, compared with net loss of ($328,000) ($0.01) basic per share in the comparable
period last year. The reduced net loss in the three month period
resulted from increased revenues, lower overhead
and lower commissions. Net income in the nine month period as compared to the net loss in the
comparable nine-month period resulted primarily from increased royalty revenue.
At September 30, 2005, we had $674,000 in cash and cash equivalents as compared to $871,000 at
December 31, 2004. The decrease in cash and cash equivalents results from a decrease in deferred
revenue, partially offset by a decrease in accounts receivable. While we were at approximately a
break-even in the third quarter, approximately $78,000 of gross profit was a non-cash item since
the cash giving rise to the deferred revenue had been received in the prior year. We had working
capital of $739,000 at September 30, 2005 as compared with
working capital of $603,000 at December 31, 2004. Working capital increased slightly due to reductions in deferred revenue on recognition
of such revenue, partially offset by decreases in accounts receivable during the interim nine month
period.
In the fourth quarter of 2003, we negotiated and completed the conversion of a $112,500
related party 10% demand note to a three-year 10% term note. Principal and interest of $5,191 is
paid monthly, which we pay on a current basis. Since the director who was an indirect beneficiary
of the demand note completed his term as director and did not stand for re-election to the Board of
Directors in September 2003, the demand note is classified as a note payable at September 30, 2005.
There are no installments due in more than twelve months as of September 30, 2005.
Future
payments due under operating lease obligations as of September 30, 2005 are described below:
Payment due by period | ||||||||||||||||||||
Less than | More than | |||||||||||||||||||
Contractual obligations | Total | 1 year | 1-3 years | 3-5 years | 5 years | |||||||||||||||
Operating Lease Obligations |
$ | 32,844 | $ | 6,569 | $ | 26,275 | ||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 32,844 | $ | 6,569 | $ | 26,275 |
Our future cash flow will come primarily from the audio signal processing licensing,
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OEM royalties and from possible share issuances including warrants and options. We are
actively engaged in negotiations for additional audio signal processing licensing arrangements
which we believe should generate additional cash flow without imposing any substantial costs on us.
We anticipate that there may continue to be dislocations of individual licensing programs due to
continuing pressure to reduce costs, particularly in the DVD player segment. We currently believe
that growth from other licensing arrangements, which include new markets such as cellular phones,
and other arrangements that are pending but not announced or in negotiation, will substantially
offset any revenue shortfalls from market dynamics or transitioning platforms. The four new or
expanded licensing deals from such sources that generated approximately 60% of fiscal 2004 revenue
support this belief. Further, our cost reduction initiative which was initially implemented in the
fourth quarter of 2003 has lowered the revenues needed to reach the break-even point.
The fluid, competitive and dynamic nature of the market continues to add a degree of
uncertainty to our operations. The operations of our business, and those of our competitors, may
also be impacted by the continued trend in the semiconductor industry to offer free, but minimal
audio solutions to certain product classes to maintain and attract market share. This challenges
our ability to convert business opportunities to licensing agreements in those segments that allow
us to maintain or rapidly increase revenue. As a result, we must develop and license its products
and software solutions in a market that treats some audio products, including those of our
competitors, on a commodity basis in those cases where the OEM product is considered a commodity
product. While our software applications deliver what we and most manufacturers who listen to it
believe is a significantly superior audio experience, the competitive market forces that pressure
manufacturers to reduce their costs may create some resistance to new technology adoption or use.
In addition, certain of our competitors appear to be pursuing a business plan that disregards
commercially reasonable pricing to achieve a larger market penetration even if the penetration will
not provide for viable margins or returns. We have responded by offering additional products
targeted to each price/quality segment of the market and continue to aggressively pursue new
opportunities in emerging product categories such as cellular phones and notebook computers that
complements our existing core business. In addition, our products have been positioned as a means
for manufacturers to save money while delivering an enhanced audio experience. Nevertheless, these
market conditions and competitive forces make it more challenging for us, and our rational
commercial competitors, to enhance their operating results.
To the extent we maintain or exceed our projected revenues and are not required to fund
significant contingencies, we should be able to continue to retain our current cash reserves and
therefore, maintain our liquidity position at a consistent level both on a short-term and long-term
basis. To the extent that we do not achieve current operating levels or are required to fund
contingencies, we will be required to use some of our cash reserves and this could impact our
longer term liquidity. In addition, we wish to achieve accelerated growth and to take advantage of
the dynamic market forces in which we operate, rather than to be affected by them. Under these
current assumptions, we believe our current cash reserves and cash generated from our existing
operations and customer base should be sufficient for us to meet our operating obligations and the
anticipated additional research and development for our audio technology business for at least the
next 12 months. However, our assumptions are subject to material change, based on the dynamics of
our business and the marketplace. We will also continue to consider and evaluate capital investment
or business arrangements with financial or strategic participants or investors as such
opportunities become available to us on terms that enhance shareholder value and better support our
business strategy.
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Net Operating Loss Carry forwards
At December 31, 2004, we had net operating loss carry forwards for Federal income tax purposes
of approximately $26,500,000 which are available to offset future Federal taxable income, if any,
through 2013. Approximately $21,700,000 of these net operating loss carry forwards is subject to an
annual limitation of approximately $1,000,000.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 123R,
Share Based Payment. This Statement is a revision of FASB Statement No. 123, Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation. This Statement supersedes APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock
Issued to Employees and its related implementation guidance. This Statement establishes standards
for the accounting for transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods
or services. It also addresses transactions in which an entity incurs liabilities in exchange for
goods or services that are based on the fair value of the entitys equity instruments or that may
be settled by the issuance of those equity instruments. The Statement focuses primarily on
accounting for transactions in which an entity obtains employee services in share-based payment
transactions. This Statement does not change the accounting guidance for share-based payment
transactions with parties other than employees provided in Statement 123 as originally issued and
EITF Issue No. 96-18, Accounting for Equity Instruments That Are Issued to Other Than Employees
for Acquiring, or in Conjunction with Selling, Goods or Services. This Statement does not address
the accounting for employee share ownership plans, which are subject to AICPA Statement of Position
93-6, Employers Accounting for Employee Stock Ownership Plans. The Securities and Exchange
Commission has delayed the adoption requirement of SFAS No. 123R until the first annual reporting
period beginning after December 15, 2005. We expect to adopt SFAS No. 123R on January 1, 2006 as
required.
In May 2005 the FASB issued SFAS 154 Accounting Changes and Error Corrections. This Statement
replaces APB Opinion No. 20, Accounting Changes, and FASB Statement No. 3, Reporting Accounting
Changes in Interim Financial Statements, and changes the requirements for the accounting for and
reporting of a change in accounting principle and also corrections of error in previously issued
financial statements. This Statement harmonizes US accounting standards with existing international
accounting standards by requiring companies to report voluntary changes in accounting principles
via a retrospective application, unless impracticable. Also, the reporting of an error correction
involves adjustments to previously issued financial statements similar to those generally
applicable to reporting an accounting change retrospectively. This pronouncement is effective for
accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005
Factors That May Affect Future Results
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, reflecting managements current expectations. Examples of such
forward-looking statements include our expectations with
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respect to our strategy. Although we believe that our expectations are based upon reasonable
assumptions, there can be no assurances that our financial goals will be realized. Such
forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that
may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to be materially
different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements. Numerous factors may affect our actual results and may cause results to
differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of our
company. For this purpose, any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical
fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Without limiting the foregoing, the words,
believes, anticipates, plans, expects and similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking statements. The important factors discussed under the caption Factors That May
Affect Future Results in Item 7. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations, herein, among others, would cause actual results to differ materially from
those indicated by forward-looking statements made herein and represent managements current
expectations and are inherently uncertain. Investors are warned that actual results may differ from
managements expectations. We assume no obligation to update the forward-looking information to
reflect actual results or changes in the factors affecting such forward-looking information.
Because The Market In Which We Operate Is Highly Competitive, We Face Significant Pricing Pressure
and Competition.
The PC and consumer electronics markets are under intense pressure, primarily from retailers,
to reduce selling prices, with resultant pressure to reduce costs. The cellular phone market is
affected by similar pressure from cellular system operators to provide low-cost handsets. In
addition, certain of our competitors appear to be pursuing a business plan that disregards
commercially reasonable pricing to achieve a larger market penetration even if the penetration will
not provide for viable margins or returns. Cost reductions are driven by lower cost sourcing, often
in China, design simplification and reduction in or substitution of features. Therefore, we are
seeking commercial acceptance of our products in highly competitive markets. We have responded by
offering additional products targeted to each price and quality segment of the market, more
aggressively price and feature enrich our products and enter new segments, such as cell phones,
with different competitive pressure. While we present a value proposition that stresses the cost
reducing capabilities of our audio solutions through improved performance from lower cost
components as well as product differentiation that Spatializer technology can deliver, all such
features are closely scrutinized by potential customers product marketing and engineering. This
makes it more challenging to secure new design wins, particularly in product categories that have
become commoditized, such as the case with DVD players. It also may result in the elimination of
features, including ours, if cost is of paramount importance. There is no assurance that our
present or contemplated future products will achieve or maintain sufficient commercial acceptance,
or if they do, that functionally equivalent products will not be developed by current or future
competitors who had access to significantly greater resources or which are willing to give away
their products.
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We Rely on the Schedules and Cooperation of Chip Makers or Other Third Parties to Deliver Our
Technology in Consumer Products. These Third Parties Have Their Own Priorities and Alliances That
May Delay or Thwart our Sales Efforts to Potential Customers.
Spatializer does not develop or market semiconductors. That is why we carry no inventory or have
order backlogs that typically are good indicators of near term performance. Rather, we develop
audio algorithms that are embedded on third party processors or semiconductors used by our
customers. While our algorithms are implemented on a wide array of processors, often times a
customer uses a processor where there is no such implementation, or where a competing solution has
been implemented. In this case, our customers request that our algorithm be implemented. While
these requests are typically honored, processor manufacturers must schedule such implementation as
their resources or corporate strategies allow. Therefore, the supply-chain is often quite long and
complicated, which potentially can result in delays or deadlines that may not always coincide with
our customers requirements and which are beyond the control of our company. In addition, standards
may be adopted by cellular phone system operators or manufacturers that may impede or prevent the
penetration of non-standard technology onto their platforms. While our efforts are focused on
promoting our technology to such potential customers, there is no assurance that we will be
successful in making our technology a standard. Lastly, actual usage of our technology and the
resultant incurring of royalties payable, is controlled solely by our licensees. We have no
consultative rights in the use of our technology once licensed. Changes in marketing plans calling
for the use of our technology can be effected by a licensee for any number of reasons, including
market acceptance, pricing strategies or other competitive or subjective reasons. Such changes
could have a significant impact on our revenue stream and cash flow.
If New Product Development Is Delayed, We Will Experience Delays In Revenues And Competitive
Products May Reach The Market Before Our Products.
Since our inception, we have experienced delays in bringing new products to market and
commercial application as a result of delays inherent in technology development, financial resource
limits and industry responses and maturity. These delays have resulted in delays in the timing of
revenues and product introduction. In the future, delays in new product development or technology
introduction on behalf of us, our OEMs of consumer electronics and multimedia computer products,
integrated circuit (IC) foundries or our software producers and marketers could result in further
delays in revenues and could allow competitors to reach the market with products before us. In view
of the emerging nature of the technology involved, and the rapidly changing character of the entire
media, internet and computer markets, our expansion into other technology areas and the
uncertainties concerning the ability of our current products and new products to achieve meaningful
commercial acceptance, there can be no assurance of when or if we will achieve or sustain
profitability.
Manufacturers design-in cycles for our technology range from four to twelve months, from the
decision to adopt our technology to cash flow. These schedules are also prone to delays at the
manufacturer level and in some cases, manufacturers new products may be cancelled due to market
testing or resource allocation. Since these events are beyond our control, it is difficult to
absolutely project when new deals will begin generating revenues or if signed deals will generate
financial results. For this reason, we do not typically announce
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new deals until the target product is being introduced.
Our Operating Results Fluctuate and If We Are Unable to Achieve or Sustain Profitability in the
Future or Obtain Future Financing Our Business Operations May Fail
We have experienced a loss from operations in two of the last four years. We experienced
declining losses in the third and fourth quarters of 2004, and a profit in the first two quarters
of fiscal 2005 and a small loss in the current quarter. However, cash flow has been negative in the
first nine months of 2005. While our objective and full effort is on managing a profitable
business, due to the market conditions and factors outlined above and below and their impact on
fluctuations in operating expenses and revenues,, we cannot provide assurance that we will be able
to generate a positive profit position in any given future period. We cannot guarantee that we will
increase sales of our products and technologies, or that we will successfully develop and market
any additional products, or achieve or sustain future profitability, and we may have to rely on the
sale of shares or on debt financings in the future, which may have a dilutive effect on our
existing shareholders. Further, we cannot assure you that debt or equity financing will be
available as required and if not available, we would have to further scale down operations or even
cease operations.
Because Our Relative Size and Power Is Small Compared To That of Our Customers, Our Business
Leverage With Some Customers Is Generally Weak and Communication Not Always Transparent
We deal with some of the largest global consumer electronics makers in the world, the vast
majority of which are in Asia. Spatializer is a small company and there are other options for
manufacturers, including those from our competitors, their chip suppliers, or eliminating the use
of audio enhancement technology altogether. As such, our leverage with our customers is generally
weak. In addition, the culture in our local markets may not dictate clear, direct and transparent
communication of business plans or technology usage as is the culture in our home country. When
this occurs, we could receive very short notice of discontinued use of our technology and revenues
from such an account would typically begin a steep decline in the subsequent quarter, resulting in
period-to-period fluctuation. This also results in limited visibility with regard to future
revenues and its impact on our operating results. Our response has been to strengthen our business
relationships with more onsite visits, increase our understanding of cultural differences and focus
more intently on service. We also emphasize to our overseas sales representatives the need for
close customer support, with the objective that both new opportunities and possible difficulties
are brought to light as soon as possible.
We Expect That We Will Continue to be Dependent upon a Limited Number of OEMs for a Significant
Portion of Our Net Sales in Future Periods
Although no OEM is presently obligated either to purchase a specified amount of products or to
provide us with binding forecasts of product purchases for any period, we anticipate being
dependent upon a limited number of OEMs for a large portion of our net sales. Our three largest
customers in the quarter ended September 30, 2005 accounted for 33%, 25% and 15% of our net sales.
The loss of any one of our major customers or licensees would significantly reduce our revenues and
harm our ability to achieve or sustain acceptable levels of operating results. The loss, or signing
of a similarly sized account or accounts would have
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a material short term impact on our operations and there is no assurance that we will not lose
all or some of the revenues from one or more of these accounts. While we are working to broaden the
sources of our royalty streams, there can be no assurance that we will be successful in retaining
or attracting such key accounts and broadening such revenue stream sources.
Demand for Our Products is Subject to Risks Beyond Our Control.
Our products are typically one of many related products used by consumer electronic users. As
a result, demand for our products is therefore subject to many risks beyond our control, including,
among others:
| competition faced by our OEM customers in their particular end markets; | ||
| the technical, sales and marketing and management capabilities of our OEM customers; | ||
| the pressure faced by our OEM customers to reduce cost |
There can be no assurance that we will not lose sales in the future as a result of the
pressure to reduce costs faced by our customers. The reduction of orders from our significant OEM
customers, or the discontinuance of our products by our end users may subject us to potential
adverse revenue fluctuations.
Because The Technology Environment In Which We Operate Is Rapidly Changing, We May Not Be
Successful In Establishing And Maintaining The Technological Superiority Of Our Products Over Those
Of Our Competitors.
We operate in a technology environment which is competitive and rapidly changing. While our
software applications deliver what we, and most manufacturers who listen to it, believe is a
significantly superior audio experience, the competitive market forces that pressure manufacturers
to reduce their costs may create some resistance to new technology adoption or use. Our future
success is dependent on establishing and maintaining the technological superiority of our products
over those of competitors, our ability to successfully identify and bring other compatible
technologies and products to market and a recognition by the market of product value. We compete
with a number of entities that produce various stereo audio enhancement processes, technologies and
products in both traditional two-speaker environments such as consumer electronics and multimedia
computing, and in multi-channel, multi-speaker applications such as Home Theater. In the field of
3-D or virtual audio, our principal competitors are SRS Labs, Inc., QSound Labs, Inc. and Dolby
Laboratories or technologies and products developed by other companies, including entities that
have business relationships with us. There can be no assurance that we will be able to favorably
compete in this market in the future.
If We Are Unable To Attract And Retain Our Key Personnel, We May Not Be Able To Successfully
Operate Our Business.
Our future success primarily depends on the abilities and efforts of a small number of
individuals, with particular management obligations, customer relationships and technical
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expertise. Loss of the services of any of these persons could adversely affect our business
prospects. There is no assurance that we will be able to retain this group or successfully recruit
other personnel, as needed. We compete with other enterprises with stronger financial resources and
larger staffs that may offer employment opportunities to our staff which are more desirable than
those which we are able to offer. Failure to maintain skilled personnel with the software and
engineering skills critical to our business could have an adverse impact upon our business, the
results of our operations and our prospects. Currently, all new licenses are negotiated by Henry R.
Mandell, our Chief Executive Officer, with whom we have an employment agreement with a term
expiring in November 2006.
The Market For Our Stock May Be Not Remain Liquid And The Stock Price May Be Subject To Volatility
Our stock is quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board, where low trading volume and high volatility is
often experienced. While a few firms make a market in our stock, the historically low trading
volume and relatively few market makers of our stock makes it more likely that a severe fluctuation
in volume, either up or down, will significantly impact the stock price. There can be no assurance
that these market makers will continue to quote our stock and a reduction in such market makers
would negatively impact trading liquidity. Further, with our constrained resources and increased
cost and time associated with implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley, it may not be possible for us to
remain listed on the OTC Bulletin Board in the future as a fully reporting company. This and the
existing limited market and volume in the trading of our stock, may result in our shareholders
having difficulty selling our common stock. The trading price of our Common Stock has been, and
will likely continue to be, subject to wide fluctuations in response to quarterly variations in our
operating results, announcements of new products or technological innovations by the Company or our
competitors, strategic alliances between us and third parties, general market fluctuations and
other events and factors, some of which may be beyond our control.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
We have not been exposed to material future earnings or cash flow fluctuations from changes in
interest rates on our short-term investments at September 30, 2005. A hypothetical decrease of 100
basis points in interest rate (ten percent of our overall earnings rate) would not result in a
material fluctuation in future earnings or cash flow. We have not entered into any derivative
financial instruments to manage interest rate risk or for speculative purposes and we are not
currently evaluating the future use of such financial instruments.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
The Company carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Companys disclosure
controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities and Exchange
Act of 1934. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer had
concluded that the Companys disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2005 were
effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it
files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and
reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commissions rules and forms
and that it is accumulated and communicated to
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management, including the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Audit
Committee, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure . There were no
changes in the Companys internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter
ended September 30, 2005 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially
affect, the Companys internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time we may be involved in various disputes and litigation matters arising in the
normal course of business. As of October 25, 2005, we are not involved in any legal proceedings
that are expected to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results
of operations or cash flows. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties. Were an
unfavorable ruling to occur, given the size of our company, there exists the possibility of a
material adverse impact on our results of operations of the period in which the ruling occurs. Our
estimate of the potential impact on our financial position or overall results of operations for new
legal proceedings could change in the future.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
There were no unregistered sales of equity securities or repurchases during the period covered
by this report.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
2.1*
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Arrangement Agreement dated as of March 4, 1994 among Spatializer-Yukon, DPI and Spatializer-Delaware (Incorporated by reference to the Companys Registration Statement on Form S-1,Registration No 33-90532, effective August 21, 1995.) | |
3.1*
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Certificate of Incorporation of Spatializer-Delaware as filed February 28, 1994. (Incorporated by reference to the Companys Registration Statement on Form S-1, Registration No. 33-90532,effective August 21, 1995.) | |
3.2*
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Amended and Restated Bylaws of Spatializer-Delaware. (Incorporated by reference to the Companys Registration Statement on Form S-1,Registration No. 33-90532, effective August 21, 1995.) | |
3.3*
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Certificate of Designation of Series B 10% Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock of the Company as filed December 27, 1999(Incorporated by reference to the Companys Annual Report on Form10-K, for the period ended December 31, 1999.) |
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3.4*
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Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation of the Company as filed on February 25, 2000 (Incorporated by reference to the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the period ended December 31, 1999.) | |
3.5*
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Certificate of Designation of Series B-1 Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock as filed December 20, 2002 (Incorporated by reference to the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the period ended December 31, 2002.) | |
3.6*
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Certificate of Elimination of Series A Preferred Stock as filed December 26, 2002 (Incorporated by reference to the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the period ended December 31,2002.) | |
3.7*
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Certificate of Elimination of Series B Preferred Stock as filed December 26,2002 (Incorporated by reference to the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the period ended December 31,2002.) | |
10.1*
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Spatializer-Delaware Incentive Stock Option Plan (1995 Plan). (Incorporated by reference to the Companys Registration Statement on Form S-1, Registration No. 33-90532, effective August 21,1995.) | |
10.2*
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Spatializer-Delaware 1996 Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to the Companys Proxy Statement dated June 25, 1996 and previously filed with the Commission.) | |
10.3*
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Form of Stock Option Agreement | |
10.4*
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License Agreement dated June 29, 1994 between DPI and MEC. (Incorporated by reference to the Companys Registration Statement on Form S-1, Registration No. 33-90532, effective August 21,1995.) | |
10.5*
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Employment Agreement dated November 12, 2004, between the Company and Henry Mandell, as amended. (Incorporated by reference to the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the period ended December 31, 2004.) | |
10.6*
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Related Party Promissory Note to the Successor Trustee of the Ira A. Desper Marital Trust dated November 1, 2003. (Incorporated by reference to the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the period ended December 31, 2004.) | |
10.7*
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Lease for Office and Research Center in San Jose, CA. (Incorporated by reference to the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the period ended December 31, 2004.) | |
10.8*
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License Agreement between Spatializer Audio Laboratories, Inc., Desper Products, Inc. and Samsung Electronics, effective August 22, 2004. (Incorporated by reference to the Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2004.) | |
31.1
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Certificate of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |
31.2**
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Certificate of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
32.1
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Certificate of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
* | Previously filed | |
** | Certification will not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. |
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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.
Dated: November 2, 2005
SPATIALIZER AUDIO LABORATORIES, INC. | ||||
(Registrant) | ||||
/s/ Henry R. Mandell | ||||
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer | ||||
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary | ||||
(Principal Executive, Financial and Accounting Officer) |