NOCOPI TECHNOLOGIES INC/MD/ - Quarter Report: 2008 June (Form 10-Q)
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United States
Securities and Exchange Commission
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 quarterly period ended June 30, 2008.
or
o | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. |
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number: 000-20333
NOCOPI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
MARYLAND | 87-0406496 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
9C Portland Road, West Conshohocken, PA 19428
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(610) 834-9600
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed
by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or
for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated
filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large
accelerated filer, accelerated filer, and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer o | Accelerated filer o | Non-accelerated filer o | Smaller reporting company þ | |||
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of
the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as
of the latest practicable date. 52,285,837 shares of common stock, par value $.01, as of August 1,
2008.
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Employment Agreement with Michael A. Feinstein, M.D. | ||||||||
Certification of Chief Executive Officer | ||||||||
Certification of Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||
Certifications of CEO and CFO pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 |
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Nocopi Technologies, Inc.
Statements of Operations*
(unaudited)
Three Months ended June 30 | Six Months ended June 30 | |||||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2008 | 2007 | |||||||||||||
Revenues |
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Licenses, royalties and fees |
$ | 109,900 | $ | 78,600 | $ | 304,100 | $ | 126,600 | ||||||||
Product and other sales |
127,600 | 354,000 | 205,200 | 464,500 | ||||||||||||
237,500 | 432,600 | 509,300 | 591,100 | |||||||||||||
Cost of revenues |
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Licenses, royalties and fees |
24,000 | 23,700 | 46,900 | 44,100 | ||||||||||||
Product and other sales |
76,000 | 150,900 | 138,200 | 223,700 | ||||||||||||
100,000 | 174,600 | 185,100 | 267,800 | |||||||||||||
Gross profit |
137,500 | 258,000 | 324,200 | 323,300 | ||||||||||||
Operating expenses |
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Research and development |
39,800 | 40,300 | 82,100 | 78,900 | ||||||||||||
Sales and marketing |
65,600 | 61,300 | 133,500 | 98,800 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative |
112,600 | 56,200 | 248,900 | 118,200 | ||||||||||||
218,000 | 157,800 | 464,500 | 295,900 | |||||||||||||
Net income (loss) from operations |
(80,500 | ) | 100,200 | (140,300 | ) | 27,400 | ||||||||||
Other income (expenses) |
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Reversal of accounts payable and |
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accrued expenses |
37,500 | | 37,500 | | ||||||||||||
Interest income |
900 | 900 | 2,300 | 1,200 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense and bank charges |
(500 | ) | (1,800 | ) | (1,100 | ) | (3,700 | ) | ||||||||
37,900 | (900 | ) | 38,700 | (2,500 | ) | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) before income taxes |
(42,600 | ) | 99,300 | (101,600 | ) | 24,900 | ||||||||||
Income taxes |
900 | | 900 | | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | (43,500 | ) | $ | 99,300 | $ | (102,500 | ) | $ | 24,900 | ||||||
Net earnings (loss) per common share |
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Basic |
$ | (.00 | ) | $ | .00 | $ | (.00 | ) | $ | .00 | ||||||
Diluted |
$ | (.00 | ) | $ | .00 | $ | (.00 | ) | $ | .00 | ||||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding |
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Basic |
52,284,170 | 52,074,913 | 52,280,004 | 51,880,863 | ||||||||||||
Diluted |
52,284,170 | 53,414,642 | 52,280,004 | 53,224,898 |
* | The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. |
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Nocopi Technologies, Inc.
Balance Sheets*
June 30 | December 31 | |||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
(unaudited) | (audited) | |||||||
Assets |
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Current assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 216,300 | $ | 263,600 | ||||
Accounts
receivable less $5,000 allowance for doubtful accounts |
143,100 | 221,900 | ||||||
Inventory |
93,700 | 92,300 | ||||||
Prepaid and other |
36,600 | 56,200 | ||||||
Total current assets |
489,700 | 634,000 | ||||||
Fixed assets |
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Leasehold improvements |
72,500 | 72,500 | ||||||
Furniture, fixtures and equipment |
510,600 | 509,400 | ||||||
583,100 | 581,900 | |||||||
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization |
555,100 | 548,500 | ||||||
28,000 | 33,400 | |||||||
Total assets |
$ | 517,700 | $ | 667,400 | ||||
Liabilities and Stockholders Equity |
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Current liabilities |
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Accounts payable |
$ | 317,700 | $ | 364,200 | ||||
Accrued expenses |
104,600 | 137,200 | ||||||
Accrued income taxes |
| 800 | ||||||
Deferred revenue |
5,000 | 5,000 | ||||||
Total current liabilities |
427,300 | 507,200 | ||||||
Stockholders equity |
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Common stock, $.01 par value
Authorized - 75,000,000 shares Issued and outstanding 2008 - 52,285,837 shares; 2007 - 52,275,837 shares |
522,900 | 522,800 | ||||||
Paid-in capital |
12,041,100 | 12,008,500 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit |
(12,473,600 | ) | (12,371,100 | ) | ||||
90,400 | 160,200 | |||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
$ | 517,700 | $ | 667,400 | ||||
* | The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. |
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Nocopi Technologies, Inc.
Statements of Cash Flows*
(unaudited)
Six Months ended June 30 | ||||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
Operating Activities |
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Net income (loss) |
($102,500 | ) | $ | 24,900 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to
cash used in operating activities |
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Depreciation and amortization |
6,600 | 9,200 | ||||||
Reversal of accounts payable and accrued expenses |
(37,500 | ) | | |||||
Compensation expense stock option grants |
30,500 | | ||||||
(102,900 | ) | 34,100 | ||||||
(Increase) decrease in assets |
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Accounts receivable |
78,800 | (141,400 | ) | |||||
Arbitration settlement receivable |
| 50,000 | ||||||
Inventory |
(1,400 | ) | (11,300 | ) | ||||
Prepaid and other |
19,600 | (11,100 | ) | |||||
Increase (decrease) in liabilities |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
(41,600 | ) | 6,500 | |||||
Accrued income taxes |
(800 | ) | | |||||
Deferred revenue |
| 4,700 | ||||||
54,600 | (102,600 | ) | ||||||
Net cash used in operating activities |
(48,300 | ) | (68,500 | ) | ||||
Investing Activities |
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Additions to fixed assets |
(1,200 | ) | (15,600 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities |
(1,200 | ) | (15,600 | ) | ||||
Financing Activities |
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Exercise of warrants |
2,200 | | ||||||
Issuance of common stock |
| 282,700 | ||||||
Proceeds from demand loan |
| 7,000 | ||||||
Repayment of short-term loans |
| (35,000 | ) | |||||
Net cash provided by financing activities |
2,200 | 254,700 | ||||||
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
(47,300 | ) | 170,600 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year |
263,600 | 53,100 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
$ | 216,300 | $ | 223,700 | ||||
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information |
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Cash paid for interest |
$ | 2,700 | $ | 1,600 | ||||
Cash paid for income taxes |
$ | 1,600 | |
* | The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. |
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NOCOPI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(UNAUDITED)
Note 1. Financial Statements
The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements have been prepared by Nocopi
Technologies, Inc. (the Company). These statements include all adjustments (consisting only of
normal recurring adjustments) which management believes necessary for a fair presentation of the
statements and have been prepared on a consistent basis using the accounting policies described in
the summary of Accounting Policies included in the Companys 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-KSB.
Certain financial information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted
pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the accompanying
disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The Notes to Financial
Statements included in the 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-KSB should be read in conjunction with the
accompanying interim financial statements. Certain amounts in the 2007 financial statements have
been reclassified in order for them to be in conformity with the 2008 presentation. The interim
operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 may not be necessarily
indicative of the operating results expected for the full year.
Note 2. Stock Based Compensation
The Company follows SFAS 123(R), Share-Based Payment and uses the Black-Scholes option pricing
model to calculate the grant-date fair value of an award.
On April 30, 2008, under the Companys directors option plan (the Plan), options to acquire
100,000 shares of the Companys common stock were granted to each of the five members of the Board
of Directors of the Company, including one member who is also an executive officer of the Company,
at $.45 per share. Under the terms of the Plan, the options will (i) vest on January 1, 2009,
provided the director attends at least 75% of the years board meetings and (ii) will expire five
years from the date of grant. In accordance with the fair value method as described in accounting
requirements of SFAS No. 123(R), expense of approximately $121,700 is being recognized during 2008
over the vesting period of the options. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2008,
expense of approximately $30,500 was recognized. As of June 30, 2008, the unrecognized portion of
expense was approximately $91,200. There were no stock options granted, exercised or cancelled
during the six months ended June 30, 2007.
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The following table summarizes all stock option activity of the Company since December 31, 2007:
Weighted Average | ||||||||||||
Number | Exercise | Exercise | ||||||||||
of Shares | Price | Price | ||||||||||
Outstanding, December 31, 2007 |
1,750,000 | $ | .10 to $.22 | $ | .16 | |||||||
Issued |
500,000 | $ | 0.45 | $ | .45 | |||||||
Outstanding options, June 30, 2008 |
2,250,000 | $ | .10 to $.45 | $ | .23 | |||||||
Weighted average remaining
contractual life (years) |
2.27 | |||||||||||
Exercisable options, June 30, 2008 |
1,750,000 | $ | .10 to $.22 | $ | .16 | |||||||
Weighted average remaining
contractual life (years) |
1.54 |
Note 3. Demand and Other Short-Term Loans
During the first six months of 2007, the Company received (i) an unsecured loan of $7,000, bearing
interest at 7%, from Michael A. Feinstein, M.D., its Chairman of the Board and (ii) repaid the
entire $35,000 loaned to the Company by two individuals in the third quarter of 2006. At
June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the Company had no loans outstanding.
Note 4. Stockholders Equity
During the second quarter of 2008, a warrant holder exercised warrants to acquire 10,000 shares of
common stock of the Company at $.22 per share. During the second quarter of 2007, the Company sold
568,193 shares of its common stock to nine non-affiliated individual investors and 20,833 shares to
Philip B. White, a Director, for a total of $282,700 pursuant to a valid private placement.
Note 5. Other Income (Expenses)
Included in Other income (expenses) for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2008 is
$37,500 related to the reversal of certain accounts payable and accrued expenses that the Company,
with legal counsel, has determined to be no longer statutorily payable.
Note 6. Income Taxes
There is no income tax benefit for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2008 because the
Company has determined that the realization of the net deferred tax asset is not assured. The
Company has created a valuation allowance for the entire amount of such benefits. There was no
provision for income taxes for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2007 due to the
availability of net operating loss carryforwards. The Company recorded an income tax expense
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of $900 in the three months and six months ended June 30, 2008 for certain state income taxes due
for 2007 in excess of the tax liability recorded in that year.
There was no change in unrecognized tax benefits during the period ended June 30, 2008 and there
was no accrual for uncertain tax positions as of June 30, 2008.
Tax years from 2004 through 2007 remain subject to examination by U.S. federal and state
jurisdictions.
Note 7. Earnings (loss) per Share
In accordance with SFAS No. 128, Earnings per Share, basic earnings (loss) per common share is
computed using net earnings divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for
the periods presented. Diluted earnings per common share assumes that outstanding common shares
were increased by shares issuable upon exercise of those stock options and warrants for which the
market price exceeds the exercise price, less shares that could have been purchased by the Company
with related proceeds. Because the Company reported a net loss for the three and six months ended
June 30, 2008, common stock equivalents, consisting of stock options and warrants, were
anti-dilutive for those periods.
Note 8. Commitment
During the second quarter of 2008, the Company entered into a three-year employment agreement,
commencing June 1, 2008, with Michael A. Feinstein, M.D., Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
Officer of the Company. Dr. Feinstein will receive base compensation of $85,000 per year plus a
performance bonus determined by the Companys Board of Directors. Minimum annual payments under
this employment agreement are: $49,600 2008; $85,000 2009; $85,000 2010 and $35,400 2011.
Note 9. Major Customer Information
During the second quarter of 2008, the Company made sales or obtained revenues equal to 10% or more
of the Companys total revenues for that quarter from three non-affiliated customers who
individually accounted for approximately 34%, 31% and 19%, respectively, of the Companys total
revenues in the second quarter of 2008. During the second quarter of 2007, the Company made sales
or obtained revenues equal to 10% or more of the Companys total revenues for that quarter from
three non-affiliated customers who individually accounted for approximately 52%, 24% and 10%,
respectively, of the Companys total revenues in the second quarter of 2007. During the first six
months of 2008, the Company made sales or obtained revenues equal to 10% or more of the Companys
total revenues for the first six months of 2008 from three non-affiliated customers who
individually accounted for approximately 47%, 22% and 17%, respectively, of the Companys total
revenues in the first six months of 2008. During the first six months of 2007, the Company made
sales or obtained revenues equal to 10% or more of the Companys total revenues for first six
months of 2007 from three non-affiliated customers who individually accounted for approximately
40%, 29% and 13%, respectively, of the Companys total revenues in the first six months of 2007.
The Companys non-affiliate customers whose individual balances amounted to more that 10% of net
accounts receivable accounted for approximately 54%, 18% and 16%, respectively, of net accounts
receivable at June 30, 2008 and 68%, 10% and 22%, respectively, of net accounts receivable at
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December 31, 2007. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and generally
does not require collateral. The Company also maintains allowances for potential credit losses.
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Item 2.
NOCOPI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Managements Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operation
of Financial Condition and Results of Operation
Forward-Looking Information
The following Managements Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial
Condition should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Financial Statements and related notes
included elsewhere in this report as well as with our audited Financial Statements and Notes
thereto for the year ended December 31, 2007 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2008.
The information in this discussion contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause our actual results, performance or
achievements or industry results to be materially different from any future results, performance or
achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Such factors include those
described in Risk Factors. The forward-looking statements included in this report may prove to be
inaccurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in these forward-looking statements,
you should not consider this information to be a guarantee by us or any other person that our
objectives and plans will be achieved. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise
its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any
projected results (expressed or implied) will not be realized.
Results of Operations
The Companys revenues are derived from royalties paid by licensees of the Companys
technologies, fees for the provision of technical services to licensees and from the direct sale of
(i) products incorporating the Companys technologies, such as inks, security paper and pressure
sensitive labels, and (ii) equipment used to support the application of the Companys technologies,
such as ink-jet printing systems. Royalties consist of guaranteed minimum royalties payable by the
Companys licensees and/or additional royalties which typically vary with the licensees sales or
production of products incorporating the licensed technology. Technical services, in the form of
on-site or telephone consultations by members of the Companys technical staff, may be offered to
licensees of the Companys technologies. The consulting fees are billed at agreed upon per diem or
hourly rates at the time the services are rendered. Service fees and sales revenues vary directly
with the number of units of service or product provided.
The Company recognizes revenue on its lines of business as follows:
a) License fees and royalties are recognized when the license term begins. Upon inception of
the license term, revenue is recognized in a manner consistent with the nature of the transaction
and the earnings process, which generally is ratably over the license term;
b) Product sales are recognized (i) upon shipment of products; (ii) when the price is fixed or
determinable and (iii) when collectability is reasonably assured; and
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c) Fees for technical services are recognized when (i) the service has been rendered; (ii) an
arrangement exists; (iii) the price is fixed or determinable based upon a per diem or hourly rate;
and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured.
The Company believes that, as fixed costs reductions beyond those it has achieved in recent
years may not be achievable, its operating results are substantially dependent on revenue levels.
Because revenues derived from licenses and royalties carry a much higher gross profit margin than
other revenues, operating results are also substantially affected by changes in revenue mix.
Both the absolute amounts of the Companys revenues and the mix among the various sources of
revenue are subject to substantial fluctuation. The Company has a relatively small number of
substantial customers rather than a large number of small customers. Accordingly, changes in the
revenue received from a significant customer can have a substantial effect on the Companys total
revenue and on its revenue mix and overall financial performance. Such changes may result from a
customers product development delays, engineering changes, changes in product marketing strategies
and the like. In addition, certain customers have, from time to time, sought to renegotiate certain
provisions of their license agreements and, when the Company agrees to revise terms, revenues from
the customer may be affected. The addition of a substantial new customer or the loss of a
substantial existing customer may also have a substantial effect on the Companys total revenue,
revenue mix and operating results.
Revenues for the second quarter of 2008 were $237,500 compared to $432,600 in the second
quarter of 2007, a decrease of $195,100, or approximately 45%. Licenses, royalties and fees
increased by $31,300, or approximately 40%, to $109,900 in the second quarter of 2008 from $78,600
in the second quarter of 2007. The increase in licenses, royalties and fees is due primarily to
higher licensing revenues derived from three licensees in the Entertainment and Toy products
business offset in part by the non-renewal of one license in 2007. Product and other sales were
$127,600 in the second quarter of 2008 compared to $354,000 in the second quarter of 2007, a
decrease of $226,400, or approximately 64%. In the second quarter of 2007, a new licensee in the
Entertainment and Toy products business placed initial orders with the Company for the reactive
inks used in its product lines that utilize the Companys technologies. These initial quantities of
ink, along with additional purchases subsequent to the second quarter of 2007, have proven adequate
to manufacture sufficient product to meet the licensees customer demands through the current time.
The Company has not received substantial ink orders from this licensee to date in 2008.
Additionally, sales of the Companys security paper declined in the second quarter of 2008 compared
to the second quarter of 2007. For the first six months of 2008, revenues were $509,300, $81,800,
or approximately 14%, lower than revenues of $591,100 in the first six months of 2007. Licenses,
royalties and fees of $304,100 in the first half of 2008 were $177,500, or approximately 140%,
higher than $126,600 in the first half of 2007, due primarily to the inception during the first
half of 2007 of a license arrangement with one new licensee in the Entertainment and Toy Products
business offset in part by the non-renewal of one license during 2007. Product and other sales
declined by $259,300, or approximately 56%, to $205,200 in the first half of 2008 from $464,500 in
the first half of 2007. As discussed above, the first half of 2007 included initial sales of the
Companys reactive inks sold to a new licensee in the Entertainment and Toy Products business that
were not repeated in the first half of 2008. The Company experienced a decline in sales of its
security papers in the first half of 2008 compared to the first half of 2007. The Company derived
approximately $155,700 and $353,500 in the second quarter and first half of 2008, respectively, in
revenues from licensees and their printers in the Entertainment and Toy Products market compared to
approximately $325,900 and
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$407,400 in the second quarter and first half of 2007, respectively. The Company believes that
revenues from licensees in the Entertainment and Toy Products market will grow in future periods
compared to the second quarter and first half of 2008.
The Companys gross profit decreased to $137,500 in the second quarter of 2008 or
approximately 58% of revenues from $258,000 or approximately 60% of revenues in the second quarter
of 2007. Licenses, royalties and fees carry a substantially higher gross profit than product sales,
which generally consist of supplies or other manufactured products which incorporate the Companys
technologies or equipment used to support the application of its technologies. These items (except
for inks which are manufactured by the Company) are generally purchased from third-party vendors
and resold to the end-user or licensee and carry a significantly lower gross profit than licenses,
royalties and fees. While revenues represented by licenses, royalties and fees increased in the
second quarter of 2008 compared to the second quarter of 2007, the lower gross profit derived from
product and other sales in the second quarter of 2008 compared to the second quarter of 2007
negatively impacted the gross profit in both absolute dollars and as a percentage of revenues.
For the first six months of 2008, the gross profit was $324,200, or approximately 64% of
revenues, compared to $323,300, or approximately 55% of revenues, in the first six months of 2007.
The increase in the gross profit in absolute dollars and as a percentage of revenues in the first
half of 2008 compared to the first half of 2007 resulted from the significant increase in revenues
represented by licenses, royalties and fees in the first six months of 2008 compared to the first
six months of 2007 which more than offset the lower gross profit derived from product and other
sales resulting from the decline in product and other sales in the first six months of 2008
compared to the first half of 2007.
As the variable component of cost of revenues related to licenses, royalties and fees is a low
percentage of these revenues and the fixed component is not substantial, period to period changes
in revenues from licenses, royalties and fees can significantly affect both the gross profit from
licenses, royalties and fees as well as the overall gross profit. Primarily due to the increase in
revenues from licenses, royalties and fees in the second quarter and first half of 2008 compared to
the second quarter and first half of 2007, the gross profit from licenses, royalties and fees
increased to approximately 78% of revenues from licenses, royalties and fees in the second quarter
of 2008 from approximately 70% in the second quarter of 2007 and to approximately 85% of revenues
from licenses, royalties and fees in the first six months of 2008 from approximately 65% in the
first six months of 2007.
The gross profit, expressed as a percentage of revenues, of product and other sales is
dependent on both the overall sales volumes of product and other sales and on the mix of the
specific goods produced and/or sold. As a result of lower sales of both inks and security paper
products as well as higher fixed expenses due to a staff addition in mid-2007, the gross profit
from product and other sales declined to approximately 40% of revenues from product and other sales
in the second quarter of 2008 from approximately 57% in the second quarter of 2007 and to
approximately 33% of revenues from product and other sales in the first six months of 2008 from
approximately 52% in the first six months of 2007.
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Research and development expenses of $39,800 and $82,100 in the second quarter and first six
months of 2008 approximated the $40,300 and $78,900 in the second quarter and first six months of
2007.
Sales and marketing expenses increased to $65,300 in the second quarter of 2008 from $61,300
in the second quarter of 2007. The increase primarily reflects expenses incurred in the Companys
participation at a trade show in which it premiered a new product offering, fees paid to a sales
consultant engaged in late 2007 and maintenance of the Companys new web site offset in part by
lower commission expense related to the lower level of revenues in the second quarter of 2008
compared to the second quarter of 2007. In the first six months of 2008, sales and marketing
expenses increased to $133,500 from $98,800 in the first six months of 2006. The increase primarily
reflects expenses associated with its attendance at two trade shows, fees paid to a sales
consultant engaged in late 2007 as well as development and maintenance expenses associated with the
Companys new web site offset in part by lower commission expense on the lower level of revenues in
the first six months of 2008 compared to the first six months of 2007.
General and administrative expenses increased to $112,600 in the second quarter of 2008 from
$56,200 in the second quarter of 2007. The increase in the second quarter of 2008 compared to the
second quarter of 2007 is due primarily to: a) $30,500 in expenses recorded in the second quarter
of 2008 in connection with the issuance of 500,000 options to purchase shares of the Companys
common stock to members of the Companys Board of Directors in April 2008. There were no options
issued in the second quarter of 2007; b) higher compensation expense due in part to greater
securities law compliance obligations and the inception of a three-year employment agreement with
the Companys Chief Executive Officer whereby the Chief Executive Officer will receive minimum
compensation of $85,000 per year beginning in June 2008 and c) higher legal and accounting fees
related to higher levels of services required. For the first six months of 2008, general and
administrative expenses increased to $248,900 in the first six months of 2008 from $118,200 in the
first six months of 2007 due primarily to: a) the Companys one-time contribution of $40,000 to a
licensee of the Company under an agreement whereby the licensee acquired an interest in a patent
held by a third party and the Company received, among other things, certain assurances regarding
its continuing ability to manufacture and sell products to this licensee; b) $30,500 in expenses
recorded in the second quarter of 2008 in connection with the issuance of 500,000 options to
purchase shares of the Companys common stock to members of the Companys Board of Directors in
April 2008. There were no options issued in the second quarter of 2007; c) higher compensation
expense due in part to greater securities law compliance obligations and the inception of an
employment agreement with the Companys Chief Executive Officer; d) higher patent acquisition and
maintenance expenses and e) higher legal and accounting fees related to higher levels of services
required.
Other income (expense) in the second quarter and first six months of 2008 includes the
reversal of $37,500 of accounts payable and accrued expenses that the Company, with legal counsel,
has determined to be no longer statutorily payable. Additionally, interest income on funds invested
increased in the first six months of 2008 compared to the first six months of 2007 due to higher
levels of funds invested. There was no interest expense in the second quarter and first six months
of 2008 as there were no loans outstanding during those periods.
The net loss of $43,500 in the second quarter of 2008 compared to net income of $99,300 in the
second quarter of 2007 results primarily from a lower gross profit on a lower level of revenues,
stock option expense and higher compensation expense offset in part by lower
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commission expense and the reversal of accounts payable and accrued expenses that are no
longer statutorily payable. The net loss of $102,500 for the six months ended June 30, 2008
compared to net income of $24,900 in the six months ended June 30, 2007 results primarily from a
one time transaction with a licensee, stock option expense and higher compensation expense offset
in part by lower commission expense and the reversal of accounts payable and accrued expenses that
are no longer statutorily payable.
Plan of Operation, Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Companys cash and cash equivalents decreased to $216,300 at June 30, 2008 from $263,600
at December 31, 2007. During the first half of 2008, the Company received $2,200 from the exercise
of warrants to purchase 10,000 shares of its common stock and used $48,300 to fund operations and
$1,200 to fund capital purchases.
While the Company has added new licensees in the Entertainment and Toy Market over the past
two years and has obtained significant increases in revenues from licenses, royalties and product
sales from these licensees and their third party printers, its working capital requirements have
increased primarily in support of inventory and receivables related to these revenues; however,
during 2007, the Company achieved significant increases in revenues and recorded net income of
$386,000 and $56,100 of operating cash flow. While the Company recorded a net loss of $102,500 in
the first six months of 2008 and had negative cash flow during that period, it maintained positive
stockholders equity and working capital at June 30, 2008. At June 30, 2008, the Company had no
loans outstanding. While the Company is not actively seeking additional investment at the present
time due to the improvements in its revenues during 2007 and 2008 compared to earlier years, it may
seek investment in the future, if needed, to support working capital requirements or to provide
funding for new business opportunities. At this time, management of the Company believes that
maintenance of revenues at current levels will allow it to continue in operation for the
foreseeable future. There can be no assurances that revenues in future periods will be sustained at
levels achieved in 2007 and the first six months of 2008.
While the investment received in the second quarter of 2007 and improvement in operations have
positively impacted the Companys liquidity situation, it continues to maintain a cost containment
program including curtailment of discretionary research and development and sales and marketing
expenses, where possible. Late in the second quarter of 2007, it increased employment by one
individual, acquired capital equipment to increase its ink production capacity and, in the second
quarter of 2008, finalized an employment agreement with its Chief Executive Officer.
The Companys plan of operation for the twelve months beginning with the date of this
quarterly report consists of capitalizing on the specific business relationships it has developed
in the Entertainment and Toy Products business through ongoing applications development for these
licensees. The Company is also actively pursuing potential opportunities for its applications in
new markets. The Company believes that these initiatives can provide increases in revenues and it
will continue to increase its production and technical staff as necessary and invest in capital
equipment needed to support the anticipated ink production requirements. The Company may raise
additional capital, in the form of debt, equity or both to support its increasing working capital
requirements.
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Risk Factors
The Companys operating results, financial condition and stock price are subject to certain
risks, some of which are beyond the Companys control. These risks could cause actual operating and
financial results to differ materially from those expressed in the Companys forward looking
statements, including the risks described below and the risks identified in other documents which
are filed and furnished with the SEC including our annual report on Form 10-KSB filed on March 31,
2008:
Dependency on Major Customer. The Companys recent growth in revenues and return of profitability
in 2007 has resulted primarily from relationships developed with a major customer and two of its
operating companies. Revenues derived directly from this customer and indirectly, through its third
party printers, equaled approximately 69% of the Companys revenues in the first six months of 2008
and approximately 71% of the Companys full year 2007 revenues. The Company also has substantial
receivables from these businesses. While multi-year licenses exist with these organizations, the
Company is dependent on its licensees to develop new products and markets that will generate
increases in its licensing and product revenues. The inability of these licensees to maintain at
least current levels of sales of products utilizing the Companys technologies could adversely
affect its operating results and cash flow.
Possible Inability to Develop New Business. While the Company has raised cash through additional
capital investment in 2007 and improved its operating cash flow, it intends to limit increases in
its operating expenses. Management of the Company believes that any significant improvement in the
Companys cash flow must result from increases in revenues from traditional sources and from new
revenue sources. The Companys ability to develop new revenues may depend on the extent of both its
marketing activities and its research and development activities, both of which are limited. There
are no assurances that the resources that the Company can devote to marketing and to research and
development will be sufficient to increase its revenues to levels that will enable it to maintain
positive operating cash flow in the future.
Inability to Obtain Raw Materials and Products for Resale. The Companys adverse financial
condition in previous periods required it to significantly defer payments due vendors who supply
raw materials and other components of its security inks, security paper that it purchases for
resale, professional and other services. As a result, the Company is required to pay cash in
advance of shipment to certain of its suppliers. Delays in shipments to customers caused by the
inability to obtain materials on a timely basis and the possibility that certain current vendors
may permanently discontinue to supply the Company with needed products could impact its ability to
service its customers, thereby adversely affecting its customer and licensee relationships.
Management of the Company believes that capital investment in 2007 and improvements in operating
cash flow have allowed the Company to improve its relationships with its vendors and professional
service providers. There are no assurances that the Company will be able to continue to maintain
its vendor relationships in an acceptable manner.
Uneven Pattern of Quarterly and Annual Operating Results. The Companys revenues, which are derived
primarily from licensing, royalties and sales of products incorporating its technologies, are
difficult to forecast due to the long sales cycle of its technologies, the potential for customer
delay or deferral of implementation of its technologies, the size and timing of inception of
individual license agreements, the success of its licensees and strategic partners in exploiting
the market for the licensed products, modifications of customer budgets, and uneven
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patterns of royalty revenue and product orders. As the Companys revenue base is not substantial,
delays in finalizing license contracts, implementing the technology to initiate the revenue stream
and customer ordering decisions can have a material adverse effect on the Companys quarterly and
annual revenue expectations and, as its operating expenses are substantially fixed, income
expectations will be subject to a similar adverse outcome. As licensees for the entertainment and
toy products markets are added, the unpredictability of the Companys revenue stream may be further
impacted.
Volatility of Stock Price. The market price for the Companys common stock has historically
experienced significant fluctuations and may continue to do so. From inception through 2006, the
Company had operated at a loss and has not produced revenue levels traditionally associated with
publicly traded companies. The Companys common stock is not listed on a national or regional
securities exchange and, consequently, it receives limited publicity regarding its business
achievements and prospects. Additionally, securities analysts and traders do not extensively follow
the Companys stock and its stock is also thinly traded. The Companys market price may be affected
by announcements of new relationships or modifications to existing relationships. The stock prices
of many developing public companies, particularly those with small capitalizations, have
experienced wide fluctuations not necessarily related to operating performance. Such fluctuations
may adversely affect the market price of the Companys common stock.
Intellectual Property. The Company relies on a combination of protections provided under applicable
international patent, trademark and trade secret laws. The Company also relies on confidentiality,
non-analysis and licensing agreements to establish and protect its rights in its proprietary
technologies. While the Company actively attempts to protect these rights, its technologies could
possibly be compromised through reverse engineering or other means. In addition, the Companys
ability to enforce its intellectual property rights through appropriate legal action had been and
may continue to be limited by its adverse liquidity. There can be no assurances that the Company
will be able to protect the basis of its technologies from discovery by unauthorized third parties
or to preclude unauthorized persons from conducting activities that infringe on its rights. The
Companys adverse liquidity situation in previous years had also impacted its ability to obtain
patent protection on its intellectual property and to maintain protection on previously issued
patents. The Company has made payments of $11,900 for all known maintenance fees due during 2008.
There can be no assurances that the Company will be able to continue to prosecute new patents and
maintain issued patents. As a result, the Companys customer and licensee relationships could be
adversely affected and the value of its technologies and intellectual property (including their
value upon liquidation) could be substantially diminished.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
During September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 157, Fair
Value Measurements (SFAS 157), which is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15,
2007 with earlier adoption encouraged. SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for
measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about
fair value measurements. In February 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position FAS 157-2, Effective
Date of FASB Statement No. 157, which delayed the effective date of SFAS 157 for all non-financial
assets and liabilities, except those
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that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis,
until January 1, 2009. The Company adopted SFAS 157 on January 1, 2008 for all financial assets and
liabilities, but the implementation did not require additional disclosures or have a significant
impact on the Companys financial statements. The Company has not yet determined the impact the
implementation of SFAS 157 will have on the Companys non-financial assets and liabilities which
are not recognized or disclosed on a recurring basis. However, the Company does not anticipate that
the full adoption of SFAS 157 will significantly impact its financial statements.
During February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and
Financial LiabilitiesIncluding an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115 (SFAS 159), which permits
entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The
objective of SFAS 159 is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity
to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities
differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. The Company has adopted
SFAS 159 on January 1, 2008 and has elected not to measure any additional financial assets,
liabilities or other items at fair value.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations (SFAS 141R).
SFAS 141R establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer recognizes and measures in
its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, any
noncontrolling interest in the acquiree and the goodwill acquired. SFAS 141R also establishes
disclosure requirements to enable the evaluation of the nature and financial effects of the
business combination. This statement is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2009 and
will change the accounting for business combinations on a prospective basis.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial
Statementsan amendment of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51 (SFAS 160). SFAS 160 establishes
accounting and reporting standards for ownership interests in subsidiaries held by parties other
than the parent, the amount of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the
noncontrolling interest, changes in a parents ownership interest, and the valuation of retained
noncontrolling equity investments when a subsidiary is deconsolidated. SFAS 160 also establishes
disclosure requirements that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent
and the interests of the noncontrolling owners. This statement is effective for the Company
beginning January 1, 2009. This statement is not currently applicable to the Company since it has
no majority-owned subsidiaries.
In March 2008, the FASB issued Statement No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and
Hedging Activities (SFAS 161), which is effective January 1, 2009. SFAS 161 requires enhanced
disclosures about derivative instruments and hedging activities to allow for a better understanding
of their effects on an entitys financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. Among
other things, SFAS 161 requires disclosures of the fair values of derivative instruments and
associated gains and losses in a tabular formant. SFAS 161 is not currently applicable to the
Company since the Company does not have derivative instruments or hedging activity.
In May 2008, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 162, The Hierarchy of
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (FAS 162). This Standard identifies
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the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles to be used in
the preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are presented in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. FAS 162 directs the hierarchy to the
entity, rather than the independent auditors, as the entity is responsible for selecting accounting
principles for financial statements that are presented in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles. The Standard is effective 60 days following SEC approval of the Public
Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to remove the hierarchy of generally accepted
accounting principles from the auditing standards. FAS 162 is not expected to have an impact on the
financial statements.
In April 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) FAS 142-3, Determination of the Useful
Life of Intangible Assets, which amends the factors that should be considered in developing renewal
or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under
FASB Statement No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. This Staff Position is effective for
financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods
within those fiscal years. Early adoption is prohibited. This FSP is not currently applicable to
the Company since the Company does not have any intangible assets.
In June 2008, the FASB issued FSP EITF 03-6-1, Determining Whether Instruments Granted in
Share-Based Payment Transactions are Participating Securities. This FSP provides that unvested
share-based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents
(whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities and shall be included in the computation of
earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. The Company does not currently have any
share-based awards that would qualify as participating securities. Therefore, application of this
FSP is not expected to have an effect on the Companys financial reporting.
In May 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) APB 14-1, Accounting for Convertible Debt
That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement) (FSP 14-1). FSP
14-1 will be effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December
15, 2008. The FSP includes guidance that convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash
upon conversion should be separated between the liability and equity components, with each
component being accounted for in a manner that will reflect the entitys nonconvertible debt
borrowing rate when interest costs are recognized in subsequent periods. The Company does not
currently have any convertible debt instruments. Therefore, application of this FSP is not expected
to have an effect on the Companys financial reporting.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
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Item 4T. Controls and Procedures
(a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company has carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the
Companys management, including the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer,
of the effectiveness of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act
Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e). Based upon that evaluation, the Companys Chief Executive Officer
and Chief Financial Officer have concluded, as of the end of the period covered by this report,
that the Companys disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information
required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is
recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified within the rules and
forms of the SEC, and are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the
Company in these reports is accumulated and communicated to management as appropriate to allow
timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
(b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in the Companys internal controls over financial reporting (as such
term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the most recent fiscal
quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal
controls over financial reporting.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Not Applicable
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
On April 18, 2008, a warrant holder exercised warrants to purchase 10,000 shares of
the Companys common stock at $.22 per share. No underwriters were involved in this
transaction or received any commissions or other compensation. The shares were issued in a
private transaction exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities
Act. Proceeds of the transaction were used to fund the Companys working capital
requirements.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not Applicable
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Not Applicable
Item 5. Other Information
Not Applicable
Item 6. Exhibits
(a) Exhibits
10.17
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Employment Agreement with Michael A. Feinstein, M.D. | |
31.1
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a). | |
31.2
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a). | |
32.
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Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
NOCOPI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | ||||
DATE: August 14, 2008
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/s/ Michael A. Feinstein, M.D.
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Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer |
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DATE: August 14, 2008
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/s/ Rudolph A. Lutterschmidt
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Vice President & Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
10.17
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Employment Agreement with Michael A. Feinstein, M.D. | |
31.1
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a). | |
31.2
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a). | |
32.1
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Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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