Enveric Biosciences, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2006 June (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: June 30, 2006
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.) |
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 a large accelerated filer, an accelerated
filer or a non-accelerated filer. See definition in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o accelerated filer o non-accelerated filerþ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of
the Exchange Act): Yeso Noþ
As of August 6, 2006, there were 48,763,383 shares of the Registrants Common Stock
outstanding.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM I. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SPATIALIZER AUDIO LABORATORIES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||
ASSETS |
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Current Assets: |
||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents |
$ | 297,247 | $ | 550,633 | ||||
Accounts Receivable, net |
84,020 | 155,233 | ||||||
Prepaid Expenses and Deposits |
61,936 | 34,104 | ||||||
Total Current Assets |
443,203 | 739,970 | ||||||
Property and Equipment, net |
10,271 | 18,403 | ||||||
Intangible Assets, net |
142,410 | 138,548 | ||||||
Total Assets |
$ | 595,884 | $ | 896,921 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current Liabilities: |
||||||||
Note Payable |
33,846 | 10,443 | ||||||
Accounts Payable |
25,158 | 14,195 | ||||||
Accrued Wages and Benefits |
3,706 | 48,095 | ||||||
Accrued Professional Fees |
10,000 | 34,000 | ||||||
Accrued Commissions |
35,428 | 31,917 | ||||||
Accrued Expenses |
6,724 | 40,869 | ||||||
Total Current Liabilties |
114,862 | 179,519 | ||||||
Commitments and Contingencies |
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Shareholders Equity: |
||||||||
Common shares, $.01 par value, 65,000,000 shares
authorized, 48,763,383 shares
issued and outstanding at June 30, 2006 and
December 31, 2005 |
469,772 | 469,772 | ||||||
Additional Paid-In Capital |
46,430,030 | 46,430,030 | ||||||
Accumulated Deficit |
(46,418,780 | ) | (46,182,400 | ) | ||||
Total Shareholders Equity |
481,022 | 717,402 | ||||||
$ | 595,884 | $ | 896,921 | |||||
See notes to consolidated financial statements
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited)
(unaudited)
For the Three Month Period Ended | For the Six Month Period Ended | |||||||||||||||
June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | |||||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | 2006 | 2005 | |||||||||||||
Revenues: |
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Royalty Revenues |
$ | 92,868 | $ | 428,912 | $ | 193,356 | $ | 760,863 | ||||||||
Cost of Revenues |
9,288 | 42,890 | 19,477 | 76,762 | ||||||||||||
Gross Profit |
83,580 | 386,022 | 173,879 | 684,101 | ||||||||||||
Operating Expenses: |
||||||||||||||||
General and Administrative |
130,766 | 189,723 | 249,133 | 340,924 | ||||||||||||
Research and Development |
12,839 | 83,358 | 157,740 | 182,649 | ||||||||||||
Sales and Marketing |
| 56,201 | 1,241 | 95,454 | ||||||||||||
143,605 | 329,282 | 408,114 | 619,027 | |||||||||||||
Operating Income (Loss) |
(60,025 | ) | 56,740 | (234,235 | ) | 65,074 | ||||||||||
Interest and Other Income |
1,702 | 3,696 | 4,921 | 6,616 | ||||||||||||
Interest and Other Expense |
(2,266 | ) | (2,870 | ) | (2,266 | ) | (4,110 | ) | ||||||||
(564 | ) | 826 | 2,655 | 2,506 | ||||||||||||
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes |
(60,589 | ) | 57,566 | (231,580 | ) | 67,580 | ||||||||||
Income Taxes |
(2,400 | ) | | (4,800 | ) | | ||||||||||
Net Income (Loss) |
$ | (62,989 | ) | $ | 57,566 | $ | (236,380 | ) | $ | 67,580 | ||||||
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share |
$ | (0.00 | ) | $ | 0.00 | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | 0.00 | ||||||
Weighted Average Shares
Outstanding |
48,763,383 | 46,975,365 | 48,763,383 | 46,975,365 | ||||||||||||
See notes to consolidated financial statements
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SPATIALIZER AUDIO LABORATORIES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended | ||||||||
June 30, | ||||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||||
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: |
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Net Income (Loss) |
$ | (236,380 | ) | $ | 67,580 | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities: |
||||||||
Depreciation and Amortization |
19,283 | 28,603 | ||||||
Net Change in Assets and Liabilities: |
||||||||
Accounts Receivable and Employee Advances |
71,213 | 145,327 | ||||||
Prepaid Expenses and Deposits |
(27,832 | ) | 4,219 | |||||
Accounts Payable |
10,963 | (47,427 | ) | |||||
Accrued Wages and Benefits |
(44,389 | ) | (10,519 | ) | ||||
Accrued Professional Fees |
(24,000 | ) | (10,000 | ) | ||||
Accrued Commissions |
3,511 | (2,847 | ) | |||||
Accrued Expenses |
(34,145 | ) | 1,000 | |||||
Deferred Revenue |
| (313,116 | ) | |||||
Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities |
(261,776 | ) | (137,180 | ) | ||||
Cash Flows from Investing Activities: |
||||||||
Purchase of Property and Equipment |
| (5,477 | ) | |||||
Increase in Capitalized Patent and Technology Costs |
(15,013 | ) | | |||||
Net Cash Provided By (Used in) Investing Activities |
(15,013 | ) | (5,477 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from Financing Activities: |
||||||||
Issuance (Repayment) of Notes Payable |
23,403 | 838 | ||||||
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities |
23,403 | 838 | ||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents |
(253,386 | ) | (141,819 | ) | ||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period |
550,633 | 871,155 | ||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period |
$ | 297,247 | $ | 729,336 | ||||
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information: |
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Cash paid during the period for: |
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Interest |
$ | | $ | 6,766 | ||||
Income Taxes |
4,800 | | ||||||
See notes to consolidated financial statements
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SPATIALIZER AUDIO LABORATORIES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
(unaudited)
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, 2005 |
48,763,383 | $ | 469,772 | $ | 46,430,030 | $ | (46,182,400 | ) | $ | 717,402 | ||||||||||
Net (Loss) |
| | | (173,391 | ) | (173,391 | ) | |||||||||||||
Balance, March 31, 2006 |
48,763,383 | $ | 469,772 | $ | 46,430,030 | $ | (46,355,791 | ) | $ | 544,011 | ||||||||||
Net (Loss) |
(62,989 | ) | $ | (62,989 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2006 |
48,763,383 | $ | 469,772 | $ | 46,430,030 | $ | (46,418,780 | ) | $ | 481,022 | ||||||||||
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.
On January 10, 2006, Spatializer Audio Laboratories, Inc. announced that it will hold an open
auction for the sale of substantially all of the assets, subject to stockholder approval. The Board
of Directors of the Company decided that it is in the best interest of the stockholders to hold an
open auction for the sale of the assets of the Company or the granting of an unlimited amount of
non-exclusive perpetual licenses for a one-time fee and a subsequent auction of the residual
assets.
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 U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. All such adjustments were of a
normal recurring nature for interim financial reporting. Operating results for the three and nine
months ended June 30, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for
the year ending December 31, 2006. Accordingly, your attention is directed to footnote disclosures
found in the December 31, 2005 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.
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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.
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 June 30, 2006 substantially all cash and
cash equivalents were on deposit at two financial institutions.
At June 30, 2006, three customers, not presented in the order of importance, Orion, Sharp and
Funai, accounted for 40%, 20% and 12% respectively of our accounts receivable. At June 30, 2005,
three major customers, not presented in order of importance, each accounted for 10% or more of our
total accounts receivable: Matsushita, Intervideo and Sharp. One OEM accounted for 48%, one
accounted for 18% and one accounted for 11% of our total accounts receivable 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 89% of total sales
in the year to date periods ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Approximately 100% of sales
were generated in Japan in the six months ended June 30, 2006.
Major Customers During the quarter ended June 30, 2006, three customers, Sharp, Funai and
Orion, not presented in order of importance, accounted for 36%, 18% and 14% of the Companys
revenue in the quarter ended June 30. 2006. During the quarter ended June 30, 2005, two customers,
Samsung and Matsushita, not presented in order of importance, accounted for 44% and 37% of the
Companys net sales.
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.
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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 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 periods ended June 30, 2006 and 2005
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:
2006 | 2005 | |||||||
Options |
2,000,000 | 2,960,000 | ||||||
Warrants |
0 | 0 | ||||||
2,000,000 | 2,960,000 |
Stock Option Plan On January 1, 2006 the Company adopted SFAS 123R Share Based
Payments. No options were granted in the quarter ended June 30, 2006.
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.
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. 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
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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 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. The Company adopted this Statement as
required on January 1, 2006.
The Company believes the adoption of this pronouncement will not have a material effect on the
Companys financial position, results from operations or cash flows.
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, 2005 and June 30, 2006 approximated
fair value due to their short maturity or nature.
(3) Property and Equipment
Property and equipment, as of December 31, 2005 and June 30, 2006, consists of the following
in accordance with application of SFAS 144:
December 31, | ||||||||
June 30, 2006 | 2005 | |||||||
Office Computers, Software, Equipment and Furniture |
$ | 337,144 | $ | 337,145 | ||||
Test Equipment |
73,300 | 73,300 | ||||||
Tooling Equipment |
45,539 | 45,539 | ||||||
Trade Show Booth and Demonstration Equipment |
174,548 | 174,548 | ||||||
Automobiles |
0 | 7,000 | ||||||
Total Property and Equipment |
630,531 | 637,531 | ||||||
Less Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization |
620,260 | 619,128 | ||||||
Property and Equipment, Net |
$ | 10,271 | $ | 18,403 | ||||
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(4) Intangible Assets
Intangible assets, as of December 31, 2005 and June 30, 2006 consist of the following:
June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||||
Capitalized Patent, Trademarks and Technology Costs |
$ | 540,709 | $ | 525,695 | ||||
Less Accumulated Amortization |
398,299 | 387,147 | ||||||
Intangible Assets, Net |
$ | 142,410 | $ | 138,548 | ||||
Estimated amortization is as follows:
2006 |
$ | 16,702 | ||
2007 |
$ | 16,702 | ||
2008 |
$ | 16,702 | ||
2009 |
$ | 16,702 | ||
Thereafter |
$ | 66,164 |
(5) Notes Payable
The Company was indebted to the Premium Finance, Inc., an unrelated insurance premium finance
company. This note finances the Companys annual Directors and Officers Liability Insurance.
This amount bears interest at a fixed rate of 13% annually, is paid in monthly installments
of $4,835 that commenced on June 1, 2006 and continues for eight months until the entire
balance of principal and interest is paid in full.
(6) Shareholders Equity
During the quarter ended June 30, 2006, shares were issued, cancelled or converted as follows:
Options to purchase 160,000 shares of common stock previously granted to two directors and two
employees, at an exercise price of $0.30 expired.
Options to purchase 650,000 shares of common stock were cancelled in the quarter ended
June 30, 2006 to two former directors as a result of their resignation form the Board of
Directors, per the Plan requirements.
Capitalization
Series B-1 Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock: On November 6, 2002 the Board
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of Directors Designated a Series B-1 Preferred Stock. The series had a par value of $0.01 and
a stated value of $10.00 per share US and was designated as a liquidation preference. The stock
ranked prior to the Companys common stock. No dividends were to 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 at a certain formula based on an average closing share price, subject to a floor of
$0.56 and a ceiling of $1.12. The Series B-1 Preferred Stock has no voting power. Certain
restrictions on trading existed 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 Series 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. In December 2005, the Company, as stipulated by the related Subscription Agreement, forced
the conversion of all outstanding Series B-1 Preferred Stock into Common Stock at the minimum
conversion price of $.56 per share. This resulted in the issuance of 1,788,018 Common Stock
shares.
(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 each calendar quarter, 4,876,339
as of June 30, 2006. 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.
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE | ||||||||||||
Exercisable | Number | Exercise Price | ||||||||||
Options outstanding at December 31, 2003 |
2,540,000 | 3,035,000 | $ | 0.18 | ||||||||
Options granted |
200,000 | $ | 0.09 | |||||||||
Options exercised |
| | ||||||||||
Options forfeited |
(600,000 | ) | $ | 0.43 | ||||||||
Options outstanding at December 31, 2004 |
2,381,666 | 2,635,000 | $ | 0.11 | ||||||||
Options granted |
500,000 | $ | 0.10 | |||||||||
Options exercised |
(0 | ) | $ | | ||||||||
Options forfeited/expired |
(325,000 | ) | $ | 0.31 | ||||||||
Options outstanding at December 31, 2005 |
2,726,666 | 2,810,000 | $ | 0.10 | ||||||||
Options granted |
(0 | ) | $ | 0.10 | ||||||||
Options exercised |
(0 | ) | $ | | ||||||||
Options forfeited/expired |
(810,000 | ) | $ | 0.14 | ||||||||
Options outstanding at June 30, 2006 |
2,076,666 | 2,000,000 | $ | 0.09 | ||||||||
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.
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At June 30, 2006, the number of options exercisable was 2,000,000 and the weighted-average
exercise price of those options was $0.09.
There were no warrants outstanding at December 31, 2005 or June 30, 2006.
(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 minimum rental
payments at June 30, 2006 for all operating leases were approximately $13,000 through December
2006. There is no continuing lease obligation after that date. Rent expense amounted to
approximately $9,000 and $8,000 for the quarters ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, 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, 2005, 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
We have experienced a loss from operations in four of the last five fiscal years. In December
2005 our revenues were stagnant, with those from certain of our major customers winding down.
Revenues from certain of our other customers appear not to be sustainable in the future. In
December 2005, two of our three independent directors resigned and Henry Mandell, our Chairman of
the Board, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary resigned from all
positions held with the Company other than as a director, Chairman and Secretary. For these and
other reasons, and after exploring other exit strategies and opportunities, our Board of Directors
concluded in December 2005 to attempt to sell the Company either through a sale of assets or a sale
of multiple, non-exclusive perpetual licenses with a subsequent sale of the residual assets and
engaged an investment banking firm to assist us in this endeavor.
On January 10, 2006, the Company announced that it would hold an open auction for the sale of
substantially all of its assets. The Board of Directors decided that it is in the best interests of
the stockholders to hold an open auction for the sale of the assets of the Company or the granting
of an unlimited amount of non-exclusive perpetual licenses for a one-time fee and a subsequent
auction of the residual assets. The consummation of any of such transactions will be subject to
approval by the stockholders of the Company. Following such transaction, it is currently
anticipated that the Company would be wound up and dissolved.
The Company received non-conforming bids for such assets on the February 15, 2006 deadline.
The Board of Directors extended the auction period to March 10, 2006, to provide bidders and other
interested parties additional time to clarify their offers and perform due diligence, as well as to
solicit additional offers. To date, negotiations have continued with auction participants who
submitted bids by March 10, 2006, but the Company has not entered into any definitive agreements
with any bidder for such a sale.
There is no assurance that the Company will be able to negotiate an agreement for the sale of
assets. There is no assurance that, if such an agreement is successfully negotiated, that such
transaction will be approved by stockholders or consummated. Further, even if such transaction is
consummated, there is no assurance that there will be any funds available for distribution to
stockholders. If such sale and subsequent wind up and dissolution is not approved, the Board of
Directors will be required to explore other alternatives for the Company and its business.
Revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2006 were $93,000, compared to revenues of
$429,000 in the comparable period last year, a decrease of 78%. Revenues are almost
entirely comprised of royalties pertaining to the licensing of Spatializer® audio signal processing
algorithms. A key issue discussed below is our ability to obtain revenue traction
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when traditional revenue sources are eroding, during the period in which the Company is
attempting to sell its assets.
Net loss in the three months ended June 30, 2006 was $63,000, $0.00 basic per share, compared
with net income of $58,000, $0.00 basic and diluted per share, in the comparable period last year.
A key issue discussed is managements unsuccessful efforts to increase revenues while managing
overhead and maintaining competitiveness during revenue source transition to new markets for the
Company.
At June 30, 2006, we had $297,000 in cash and cash equivalents as compared to $551,000 at
December 31, 2005. The decrease in cash resulted primarily from the net loss. We had working
capital of $328,000 at June 30, 2006 as compared with working capital of $560,000 at December 31,
2005.
A key issue is the Companys ability to generate positive cash flow, or if needed, raise
additional capital to fund its business. Such funding has proven to be unattainable.
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 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 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 |
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| 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 various
ways, some of which are discussed below which such items are further discussed in greater detail in
our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.
| Our Board of Directors has determined it is in the Companys and its Stockholders interests to attempt to sell the Companys assets | ||
| We face significant pricing pressure and competition that has resulted in our technology being designed out within a short time frame, and impeded efforts to secure new design wins | ||
| New customer product development has been delayed. This resulted in delays in revenues. Further, where our products are delayed, competitive products may reach the market before, or replace our products. | ||
| 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 delayed or could thwart our sales efforts to potential customers. |
We have experienced a loss from operations in four of the last five years. We experienced losses in
the last two years. While our objective and full effort has been on managing a profitable business,
due to the market conditions and factors outlined in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and their
impact on fluctuations in operating expenses and revenues, we no longer believe that we will be
able to generate a positive profit position in any given future period, nor do we believe that is
feasible. 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. We cannot, because of market and business conditions, rely on the sale of shares or
on debt financings in the future. Further, we do not believe that debt or equity financing will be
available as required and as such, have decided to try to sell the assets of the Company.
The PC and consumer electronics markets are under intense pressure, primarily from retailers, to
reduce selling prices, with resultant pressure to reduce costs. 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 have been seeking
commercial acceptance of our products in highly competitive markets. We responded by offering
additional products targeted to each price and quality segment of the market, more aggressively
priced and feature enriched our products and entered new
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segments, such as cell phones, with different competitive pressure. Our value proposition that
stressed the cost reducing capabilities of our audio solutions through improved performance from
lower cost components as well as product differentiation failed to resonate with our targeted
customers in this highly competitive environment. The result was the elimination of features,
including ours, to reduce cost. There is no assurance that our present or contemplated future
products or a repositioned value proposition will achieve or maintain sufficient commercial
acceptance, or if they do, that functionally equivalent products will not be developed by current
or future competitors or customers who had access to significantly greater resources or which are
willing to give away their products.
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 cell phone system operators or manufacturers that may impede or prevent the
penetration of non-standard technology onto their platforms. Lastly, customer implementation delays
have put off expected cash flow into the future, beyond the time frame of operations based on our
available cash resources.
Therefore, when reviewing the operating results or drawing conclusions with regard to future
performance, these competitive forces and uncertainties must be taken into consideration. Though
there is no absolute long-term visibility, it is likely that our operations would fail if we
attempted to continue long-term in this environment. Hence, the Companys Board of Directors
decided to attempt to sell the assets of the Company and liquidate the business, subject to
stockholders approval.
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. Royalty revenues are
recognized upon shipment of products incorporating the related technology by the original equipment
manufacturers (OEMs) and foundries. These revenues are reported to us by our Licensees in formal,
written royalty reports, which serve as the basis for our quarterly
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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 our long-lived assets. The Company continually
reviews the recoverability of the carrying value of long-lived assets using the methodology
prescribed in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) 144, Accounting for the
Impairment and Disposal of Long-Lived Assets. The Company also reviews long-lived assets and the
related intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that
the carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable. Upon such an occurrence, recoverability
of these assets is determined by comparing the forecasted undiscounted net cash flows to which the
assets relate, to the carrying amount. If the asset is determined to be unable to recover its
carrying value, then intangible assets, if any, are written down first, followed by the other
long-lived assets to fair value. Fair value is determined based on discounted cash flows, appraised
values or managements estimates, depending on the nature of the 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
definite lives are amortized. Non-amortized intangible assets are instead subject to annual
impairment testing. Management believes based on the preliminary results of its auction bids that
the net carrying value of its assets exceeds the current carrying value.
Corporate Governance
Audit Committee
This committee 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. Gilbert Segel was the only independent director
on this committee. Mr. Segel resigned from our Board of Directors in December 2005. Mr. Mandell,
Chairman of the Board and Secretary of the
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Company, served as ex-officio member of the Audit Committee during fiscal year 2005. Mr.
Mandell resigned his employment with Company effective January 6, 2006. There were no members of
the committee upon the resignation of Mr. Segel.
Compensation and Stock Committee
Our Compensation and Stock Option Committee (the Compensation Committee) consisted of
Messrs. Pace and Segel, each of whom was 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. Messrs. Pace and Segel resigned as
directors in December 2005.
Our Audit Committee and Compensation and Stock Committee charters are available in print to any
stockholder upon request in writing to our principal corporate office at 2025 Gateway place, Suite
365, San Jose, California 95110.
Key Components of the Financial Statements and Important Trends
The financial statements, including the Consolidated Balance Sheets, the Consolidated
Statements of Operations, the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and the Consolidated Statements
of 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 Consolidated 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 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 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
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business. These statements are prepared using accrual accounting under generally accepted
accounting standards in the United States. 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 the underlying patent expenditure or asset purchase was made years
earlier. New capital expenditures, on the other hand, result in a disbursement of cash, but will be
expensed in the Consolidated 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
This report contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private
Securities Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties. Our
actual results, performance, or achievements may differ significantly from the results,
performance, or achievements expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements.
Revenues
Revenues decreased to $93,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 compared to $429,000
for the quarter ended June 30, 2005, a decrease of 78%. Revenues in the six months ended June 30,
2006 were $193,000, compared to revenues of $761,000 in the comparable period last year, a decrease
of 75%. Revenues in the three and six months ended June 30, 2006 decreased due to end of life of a
mobile telephone license and the recognition, in the prior year, of deferred revenue on a royalty
prepayment received in the third quarter of 2004 and the suspension of day-to-day operations during
the process of attempting to sell the assets of the company, including cessation of ongoing sales
activities.
Gross Profit
Gross profit for the three months ended June 30, 2006 was $83,000 (90% of revenue)
compared to gross profit of $386,000 (90% of revenue) in the comparable period last year, a
decrease of 78%. Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2006 were $174,000 (90% of
revenue) compared to $684,000 (90% of revenue) in the comparable period last year. Gross profit
in the three and six-month periods decreased due to decreased revenue. Gross margins held steady
in both periods, reflecting the standard 10% commission to international representatives on all
royalty receipts
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses in the three months ended June 30, 2006 were $144,000 (155% of
revenue) compared to operating expenses of $329,000 (77% of revenue) in the comparable period last
year, a decrease of 56%. Operating expenses in the six months ended June 30,
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2006 were $408,000 (211% of revenue) compared to $619,000 (81% of revenue) in the comparable
six-month period last year. The decrease in operating expenses for the three and six months ended
June 30, 2006 resulted primarily from personnel and operating reductions resulting from the
suspension of day-to-day operations during the process of attempting to sell the assets of the
Company, with the goal of conserving cash.
General and Administrative
General and administrative expenses in the three months ended June 30, 2006 were $131,000
(141% of revenue) compared to general and administrative expenses of $190,000 (44% of revenue) in
the comparable period last year, a decrease of 31%. General and administrative expenses in the
six months ended June 30, 2006 were $249,000 (268% of revenue) compared to $341,000 (45% of
revenue) in the comparable six month period last year. The decrease in general and administrative
expense for the three and six month periods resulted primarily from the elimination of the CEO
position and related corporate travel expenses and the suspension of day-to-day operations during
the process of attempting to sell the assets of the Company .
Research and Development
Research and Development expenses in the three months ended June 30, 2006 were $13,000 (14%
of revenue) compared to research and development expenses of $83,000 (19% of revenue) in the
comparable period last year, a decrease of 84%. The decrease in the current period results from
the resignation of the principal engineer in the quarter and suspension of all development work.
Research and Development expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2006 were $158,000 (82% of
revenue) compared to $183,000 (24% of revenue) in the comparable six month period last year. The
decrease in the six month research and development expenses resulted from the elimination of an
in-house applications engineering position, the resignation of the principal engineer in May 2006
and the suspension of day-to-day operations during the process of attempting to sell the assets
of the Company.
Sales and Marketing
Sales and Marketing expenses in the three months ended June 30, 2005 were nil (0% of
revenue) compared to sales and marketing expenses of $56,000 (13% of revenue) in the comparable
period last year. Sales and Marketing expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2006 were $1,000
(1% of revenue) compared to $95,000 (12% of revenue) in the comparable six month period last
year. The decrease in sales and marketing expense in the three and six month periods resulted
from the suspension of all travel and selling activities during the process of attempting to sell
the assets of the Company, with the resignation of the CEO who performed this function as among
his duties.
Net Income (Loss)
Net loss in the three months ended June 30, 2006 was ($63,000), ($0.00) basic per share,
compared with net income of $58,000, $0.00 basic per share in the comparable period last year. Net
loss in the six months ended June 30, 2006 was ($236,000), ($0.00) basic per share, compared with
net loss of $68,000, $0.00 basic per share in the comparable period last year. Net Income resulted
from increased revenues.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
At June 30, 2006, we had $297,000 in cash and cash equivalents as compared to $551,000 at
December 31, 2005. The decrease in cash and cash equivalents results primarily from the net loss.
We had working capital of $328,000 at June 30, 2006 as compared with working capital of $560,000 at
December 31, 2005. Working capital decreased due to the funding of net operating losses.
In December 2005, the Company, as stipulated by the related Subscription Agreement, forced the
conversion of all outstanding Series B-1 Preferred Stock, into Restricted Common Stock at the
minimum conversion price of $.56 per share. This resulted in the issuance of 1,788,018 Common Stock
shares, worth approximately $100,000 at market value at issuance. This issuance diluted existing
common stockholders by approximately 4%, but eliminated $1.1 million in liquidation preference
shares.
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Future payments due under operating lease obligations as of June 30, 2006 are described below:
Payments due by period | ||||||||||||||||||||
Less than | More than | |||||||||||||||||||
Contractual obligations | Total | 1 year | 1-3 years | 3-5 years | 5 years | |||||||||||||||
Long-Term Debt Obligations |
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Capital Lease Obligations |
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Operating Lease Obligations |
$ | 13,000 | $ | 13,000 | ||||||||||||||||
Purchase Obligations |
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Total |
$ | 13,000 | $ | 13,000 |
In the event the Company is to be wound up and dissolved the Company would attempt to settle
these amounts, negotiate early termination, or pay the remaining obligation if cash resources
permitted.
Our future cash flow will come primarily from the audio signal processing licensing and OEM
royalties until or if our efforts to sell the assets of the company, with stockholders approval,
is consummated and in that case from any net proceeds from the sale of assets or perpetual
licenses. The Board of Directors will, with the approval of the stockholders, decide on the
dispensation of such proceeds.
Based on current and projected operating levels, we no longer believe that we can maintain our
liquidity position at a consistent level both on a short-term and long-term basis. The
commoditization of many consumer electronics segments, our lack of resources and the departure of
key employee and directors has made it unfeasible to continue to compete. The fluid, competitive
and dynamic nature of the market continues a high degree of uncertainty to our operations. The
operations of our business, and those of our competitors, are also 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.
As such, we do not believe our current cash reserves and cash generated from our existing
operations and customer base are 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.
Net Operating Loss Carry forwards
At June 30, 2006, 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 2014. 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
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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 adopted
SFAS No. 123R as of 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
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 June 30, 2006. 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 Chairman of the Board, in performing the functions of
the principal executive and principal financial officers of the Company, concluded that the
Companys disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2006 were effective to ensure that
information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports which it files or submits under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time
periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commissions rules and forms and that such
information is accumulated and communicated to management as appropriate to allow timely decisions
regarding required disclosure .
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There were no changes in the Companys internal control over financial reporting that occurred
during the quarter ended June 30, 2006 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 August 6, 2006 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 1A. RISK FACTORS
Our Board of Directors has Determined it is in the Companys and its Stockholders Best
Interests to Attempt to Sell the Companys Assets.
As discussed above, our Board of Directors concluded in December 2005 to attempt to sell the
Company either through a sale of assets or a sale of multiple, non-exclusive perpetual licenses
with a subsequent sale of the residual assets and engaged an investment banking firm to assist us
in this endeavor. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to negotiate an agreement for
the sale of assets. There is no assurance that, if such an agreement is successfully negotiated,
that such transaction will be approved by stockholders or consummated. If such sale and subsequent
wind up and dissolution is not approved, the Board of Directors will be required to explore other
alternatives for the Company and its business, including liquidation and dissolution.
Further, Even if Such Transaction is Consummated, There is no Assurance that There will be Any
Funds Available for Distribution to Stockholders.
If we were to liquidate and dissolve, we cannot predict when or if we would be able to make a
distribution to our stockholders. Any distributions after dissolution would be reduced by cash
expenditures during the staged wind-down of our business, by expenses incurred in pursuing the sale
transaction and other strategic alternatives, and by the ultimate amounts paid in settlement of our
liabilities. Before authorizing any distribution to stockholders after dissolution, our Board of
Directors would be required to make adequate provision to satisfy known and unknown claims against
us, and our liability for those claims may extend for a substantial period of time in the future.
As a result, there can be no assurance that we would have sufficient cash available to make any
distributions to stockholders after dissolution. If we were to have sufficient remaining cash to
make distributions, a substantial period may elapse after dissolution before we would be able to
make any such distribution to stockholders, and such distribution, if any, may be made in more than
one installment over an extended period of time. Difficulties efficiently implementing our staged
wind-down of business operations could reduce the amount of our remaining corporate assets.
We May Continue to Incur the Expense of Complying with Public Company Reporting Requirements.
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We have an obligation to continue to comply with the applicable reporting requirements of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 even though compliance with such reporting requirements is
economically burdensome. If such a sale transaction is not completed and we were to liquidate and
dissolve, then in order to curtail such expenses, after filing our certificate of dissolution upon
stockholder approval of a plan of liquidation, we might seek relief from the SEC for a substantial
portion of the periodic reporting requirements under that Act. There can be no assurance that we
would be able to obtain such relief.
We have Suspended Our Day-to-Day Business Operations.
We currently have extremely limited personnel resources. The Chairman is the sole employee and
serves on a limited part time basis, conducting Company business outside of normal business hours,
as he is employed full-time elsewhere. We currently have zero employees and one bookkeeping
consultant, and rely on our Chairman of the Board to represent the Company in asset sale and due
diligence discussions, review recurring expenditures, disburse checks prepared by the outside
consultant, financial statement preparation and meeting federal regulatory reporting requirements .
If a sale transaction is not completed, it may be difficult for us to efficiently implement the
staged wind-down of our business.
We do not Currently Maintain an Independent Audit Committee or Compensation Committee.
In December 2005, two of our three non-executive directors resigned and the Chairman of the
Board, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary resigned from all positions
held with the Company other than as a director, Chairman and Secretary. From such time, we have
had no members of our Audit Committee or Compensation Committee, with such functions being
fulfilled by the remaining Board of Directors. The listing standards of the national securities
exchanges and automated quotation systems require audit committees and compensation committees of
the board of directors consist of independent members. However, we are not subject to the listing
requirements of any national securities exchange or quotation system and therefore exempt from such
requirements.
Mr. Mandells consulting arrangement was previously approved by the remaining member of the
Board, with Mr. Mandell abstaining. In reviewing the consulting arrangement, the Board determined
that the arrangement was fair to the corporation.
Although we are exempt from regulations mandating an independent audit committee and
compensation committee, and although all Board members have fiduciary obligations in fulfilling
their duties, our shareholders may perceive a potential conflict of interest because of our lack of
an independent audit committee.
In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report, stockholders
should also carefully consider the factors discussed in Item 1A, Risk Factors, of our
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, which could materially affect our
business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form
10-K are not the only risks facing the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently
known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our
business, financial condition and/or operating results.
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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 5. OTHER INFORMATION
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.) | |
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.) |
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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.) | |
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Section 302 Certifications | |
32**
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Section 1350 Certification |
* | 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: August 14, 2006
SPATIALIZER AUDIO LABORATORIES, INC. (Registrant) |
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/s/ Henry R. Mandell | ||||
Henry R. Mandell | ||||
Chairman of the Board and Secretary (Principal Executive, Financial and Accounting Officer) | ||||
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