SideChannel, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2008 March (Form 10-Q)
U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.
20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the
quarterly period ended March 31, 2008
000-28745
(Commission
File No.)
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NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC
CORPORATION
(Name of
Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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Texas
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86-0837077
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(State
of Incorporation)
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(I.R.S.
Employer Identification No.)
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8361 E. Evans Road, Suite
106
Scottsdale, AZ 85260-3617
(Address
of Principal Executive Offices)
(480) 948-8324
(Issuers
Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Securities
registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
Preferred Stock, $0.10 par
value
Securities
registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:
Common Stock, $0.01 par
value
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 (check one):
Large accelerated filer o | Accelerated filer o |
Non-accelerated
filer
o
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Smaller reporting company þ |
Indicate
by check mark if the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of
the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
There
were 122,332,913 shares of Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, outstanding
at May 9, 2008.
FORM 10-Q
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Exhibit
31 - Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act
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Exhibit
32 - Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act
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Item 1. |
Financial
Statements
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Condensed Balance
Sheets
March
31,
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September
30,
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2008
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2007
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ASSETS
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(Unaudited)
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(Audited)
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Current
Assets:
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Cash
and cash equivalents
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$ | 2,322 | $ | 85,887 | ||||
Trade
receivables, net
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47,392 | 6,216 | ||||||
Inventory,
net
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15,340 | 22,900 | ||||||
Other
assets
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12,633 | 68 | ||||||
Total
current assets
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77,687 | 115,071 | ||||||
Property
and equipment, net
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415 | 622 | ||||||
Deposits
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2,340 | 2,340 | ||||||
Deferred
financing costs, net
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12,400 | 14,800 | ||||||
Total
assets
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$ | 92,842 | $ | 132,833 | ||||
LIABILITIES
AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
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Current
Liabilities:
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Accounts
payable - related parties
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$ | – | $ | 419 | ||||
Accounts
payable – other
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196,245 | 195,004 | ||||||
Accrued
expenses
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1,032,284 | 883,400 | ||||||
Due
to factors
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21,912 | 2,602 | ||||||
Notes
payable - related party
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144,876 | 161,300 | ||||||
Notes
payable - other
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79,875 | 80,875 | ||||||
Total
current liabilities
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1,475,192 | 1,323,600 | ||||||
Notes
payable, less current portion, net of discount and beneficial conversion
feature of $31,792 at March 31, 2008 and $37,945 at September 30,
2007
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143,208 | 137,055 | ||||||
Total
liabilities
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1,618,400 | 1,460,655 | ||||||
Commitments
and contingencies
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– | – | ||||||
Shareholders’
deficit:
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Preferred
stock, par value $0.10; 4,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and
outstanding
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– | – | ||||||
Common
stock, par value $0.01; 187,000,000 shares authorized, and shares issued
and outstanding of 122,332,913 at March 31, 2008 and 121,995,835 at
September 30, 2007
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1,223,330 | 1,219,959 | ||||||
Additional
paid-in capital
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22,709,408 | 22,693,696 | ||||||
Accumulated
deficit
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(25,458,296 | ) | (25,241,477 | ) | ||||
Total
shareholders’ deficit
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(1,525,558 | ) | (1,327,822 | ) | ||||
Total
liabilities and shareholder’s deficit
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$ | 92,842 | $ | 132,833 |
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial
statements.
Condensed Statements of
Operations
(Unaudited)
Three
months ended
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Six
months ended
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March
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March
31
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2008
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2007
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2008
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Revenues
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$ | 156,216 | $ | 46,500 | $ | 371,755 | $ | 184,716 | ||||||||
Cost
of Sales
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83,033 | 21,510 | 206,473 | 93,485 | ||||||||||||
Gross
profit
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73,183 | 24,990 | 165,282 | 91,231 | ||||||||||||
Costs
and expenses
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Salaries
and benefits
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71,055 | 62,529 | 137,293 | 133,851 | ||||||||||||
Research
and development
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41,457 | 40,834 | 84,708 | 84,287 | ||||||||||||
Stock
compensation
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14 | 4,931 | 14,319 | 7,931 | ||||||||||||
Other
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62,608 | 34,330 | 98,761 | 69,273 | ||||||||||||
Total
costs and expenses
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175,134 | 142,624 | 335,081 | 295,342 | ||||||||||||
Loss
from operations
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(101,951 | ) | (117,634 | ) | (169,799 | ) | (204,111 | ) | ||||||||
Other
income (expense)
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Other
income
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– | 25,000 | – | 25,740 | ||||||||||||
Interest
expense
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(21,772 | ) | (82,907 | ) | (44,620 | ) | (118,613 | ) | ||||||||
Amortization
of deferred financing costs
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(1,200 | ) | (1,200 | ) | (2,400 | ) | (2,400 | ) | ||||||||
(22,972 | ) | (59,107 | ) | (47,020 | ) | (95,273 | ) | |||||||||
Loss
before income taxes
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(124,923 | ) | (176,741 | ) | (216,819 | ) | (299,384 | ) | ||||||||
Income
tax expense
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Net
loss
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$ | (124,923 | ) | $ | (176,741 | ) | $ | (216,819 | ) | $ | (299,384 | ) | ||||
Net
loss per common share, basic and diluted
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$ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | ||||
Weighted
average number of shares outstanding
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122,303,826 | 102,116,638 | 122,230,098 | 100,595,808 |
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial
statements.
Condensed Statements of Cash
Flows
(Unaudited)
Six
months ended
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March
31,
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Cash
flows from operating activities:
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Net
loss
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$ | (216,819 | ) | $ | (299,384 | ) | ||
Adjustments
to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating
activities:
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Depreciation
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207 | 207 | ||||||
Stock
issued for services
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2,000 | 3,000 | ||||||
Stock
options issued for services
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12,319 | 4,931 | ||||||
Stock
issued to cure default of note payable
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– | 66,000 | ||||||
Warrant
expense
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– | 871 | ||||||
Amortization
of deferred financing costs
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2,400 | 2,400 | ||||||
Amortization
of debt discount
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5,160 | 5,160 | ||||||
Amortization
of beneficial conversion feature
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993 | 993 | ||||||
Changes
in assets and liabilities:
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Decrease
(increase) in inventory, net
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7,560 | (2,136 | ) | |||||
Increase
in receivables, net
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(41,176 | ) | (6,147 | ) | ||||
Decrease
(increase) in other assets and deposits
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(12,565 | ) | 4,083 | |||||
Increase
in accounts payable and accrued expenses
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154,470 | 107,591 | ||||||
Net
cash used in operating activities
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(85,451 | ) | (112,431 | ) | ||||
Cash
flows from financing activities:
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Increase
in notes payable
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– | 20,725 | ||||||
Repayment
of notes payable
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(17,424 | ) | (12,025 | ) | ||||
Net
proceeds from factors
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19,310 | (35,520 | ) | |||||
Proceeds from issuance of common
stock
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– | 109,800 | ||||||
1,886 | 82,980 | |||||||
Net
decrease in cash and cash equivalents
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(83,565 | ) | (29,451 | ) | ||||
Cash
and cash equivalents, beginning of period
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85,887 | 43,899 | ||||||
Cash
and cash equivalents, end of period
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$ | 2,322 | $ | 14,448 | ||||
Supplementary
Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
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Cash
paid for interest
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$ | 7,407 | $ | 11,860 | ||||
Conversion
of accounts payable and accrued expenses to equity
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$ | 5,000 | $ | 45,000 | ||||
Conversion
of notes payable and accrued expenses to equity
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$ | – | $ | 60,200 |
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial
statements.
Condensed Statement of Changes in
Shareholders’ Deficit
For
the Six months Ended March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
Common
Stock
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Number
of
Shares
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Par
Value
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Additional
Paid-In
Capital
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Accumulated
Deficit
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Total
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Balance
at September 30, 2007
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121,995,835 | $ | 1,219,959 | $ | 22,693,696 | $ | (25,241,477 | ) | $ | (1,327,822 | ) | ||||||||||
Stock
issued for services
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Price
per share:
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$0.0288
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34,722 | 347 | 653 | – | 1,000 | ||||||||||||||||
$0.0191
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52,356 | 524 | 476 | – | 1,000 | ||||||||||||||||
Stock
options granted
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– | – | 12,083 | – | 12,083 | ||||||||||||||||
Stock
issued in exchange of accrued expenses for:
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$0.0200
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250,000 | 2,500 | 2,500 | – | 5,000 | ||||||||||||||||
Net
loss for the six months ended March 31, 2008
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– | – | – | (216,819 | ) | (216,819 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Balance
at March 31, 2008
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122,332,913 | $ | 1,223,330 | $ | 22,709,408 | $ | (25,458,296 | ) | $ | (1,525,558 | ) | ||||||||||
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial
statements.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
1. |
Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies and Use of
Estimates
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Nature
of Business
Our
primary business involves the research, development, manufacture, and sale of
hardware and software computer based products and devices that span a range of
industries. The majority of our products are mobile computers configured as
digital video recording devices with location determining and tracking
capabilities. These devices typically use small powerful mobile computers, in
conjunction with equally small portable radios to establish, record and report
the physical location of people and objects to which these devices are attached.
Our location technologies typically use Global Positioning System (GPS)
technology to determine position. They also use small computers in conjunction
with video cameras and other sensors to record incidents on mobile systems,
especially school buses. We also have other products that use non-GPS technology
to establish and then report position. We refer to our location-determining
devices as our location tracking products, or as location tools
products.
Our
primary customer focus for these location-tracking products is the safety
market, related in many cases to the safety of school age children. Our products
and services help our customers keep better track of their children. Our
products are also used to keep track of adults, and as well to track and monitor
physical assets, such as equipment or vehicles. Our location tracking products
are often sold as an integrated system, by using them in conjunction with
software that displays maps and other pertinent information.
Prior to
2002 we developed electronic component products, some of which are used in radio
equipment, and some of which have other applications in the electronics field,
such as in the memory systems of personal computers. Many of these electronic
component products have been issued U.S. patents. We focused extensively on
developing these products and patenting them from 1996 through early 2002, with
the objective of licensing these products to other electronic companies. In
early 2002, due to market conditions, our focus shifted away from further
development of our electronic component products, but we continue to explore
licensing opportunities for our component products.
Since
2002, we began to focus on applications of electronic devices in the location
tools market. From 2002 through 2005, we were primarily engaged in product
development and market research and testing. During fiscal year 2005, the
Company increased its focus on its Travado IBUS™, a location product that
entered the market in March 2005. Starting from the last two quarters of fiscal
year 2005 we have generally seen a steady increase in the sales of our Travado
IBUS. During fiscal year 2007 and the first six months of fiscal year 2008 our
sales have consisted entirely of Travado IBUS™ products.
Basis
of Presentation
The
accompanying financial statements have been prepared by National Scientific
Corporation (“NSC” or the “Company” or “We”), without audit,
and reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary
for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods. The statements have
been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for
interim financial reporting and Securities and Exchange Commission regulations.
Certain 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. In the
opinion of management, the financial statements reflect all adjustments (of a
normal and recurring nature) that are necessary for a fair presentation of the
financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim
periods.
These
financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements
and notes included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal
year ended September 30, 2007 and the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-QSB
for the fiscal period ended December 31, 2007.
The
results of operations for the six months ended March 31, 2008 are not
necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire fiscal
year.
Going
Concern
The
financial statements have been prepared on the basis that the Company will
continue as a going concern, which assumes that adequate sources of financing
will be obtained as required and that our assets will be realized and
liabilities settled in the ordinary course of business. Accordingly, the
financial statements do not include any adjustments related to the
recoverability of assets and classification of assets and liabilities that might
be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern.
The
Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is contingent upon its ability
to attain profitable operations and secure financing. There can be no assurance
that additional financing will be available to us when needed or, if available,
that it can be obtained on commercially reasonable terms. If we are not able to
continue as a going concern, we would likely be unable to realize the carrying
value of our assets reflected in the balances set out in our financial
statements. Our auditors have expressed substantial doubt about the Company’s
ability to continue as a going concern.
We
continue to focus our efforts on improving overall liquidity through identifying
new business opportunities within the areas of our core competencies of wireless
security systems, reducing operating expenses, and limiting cash commitments for
future capital investments and new asset development. We have continued to
restrict new capital investment and new asset development, limiting projects to
those representing the best opportunities we can find for near term revenue
growth in the transportation sector. Additionally, we continue to evaluate
operating expenses in an effort to reduce or eliminate costs not required for us
to operate effectively. We may elect to negotiate with some of our
creditors to reduce or restructure our debt obligations, for example with our
larger Note holders, although we cannot be sure of the outcomes of such
negotiations. We also in the past have chosen to compensate some consultants and
some staff using equity, and also to reduce our debt by allowing staff to
convert any accrued back pay to equity, and we are likely to continue this
practice in the near term to improve liquidity.
The sale
or issue of additional equity would likely have a dilutive effect on existing
shareholders, if it were to occur. No assurance can be given that we
will be able to obtain a new source of capital on terms that are acceptable to
us. If we are unable to obtain new capital, we may be forced to subject
ourselves to bankruptcy, reorganization, liquidation, dissolution or similar
proceeding.
Use
of Estimates
In
preparing financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect
the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and revenues and
expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
Revenue
Recognition
The
Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists,
the sales price is fixed or determinable, collection is reasonably assured and
delivery of products has occurred or services have been rendered. Accordingly,
the Company recognizes revenues upon shipment of product to
customers.
The
Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts
receivables, other receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities and
notes payable. Unless otherwise noted, it is management’s opinion that the
Company is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising
from these financial instruments. The fair value of these financial instruments
approximates their carrying values due to their short duration, unless otherwise
noted or their market interest rate.
Earnings
per Share
Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, “Earnings per Share,” (“SFAS 128”)
provides for the calculation of Basic and Diluted earnings per share. Basic
earnings per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing income
available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential
dilution of securities that could share in the earnings of the Company
calculated using the treasury stock method.
Stock-Based
Compensation
Effective
October 1, 2006, the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based
Payment” (“SFAS 123R”), using the modified prospective transition method and
therefore the Company has not restated its results for prior periods. Under this
method, compensation cost recognized in the six months ended March 31, 2008 and
2007 include compensation cost for all share-based payments, based on the
grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123R.
All stock based compensation awards were fully vested as of October 1,
2006.
We
estimate fair value using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Assumptions
used to estimate the compensation expense are determined as
follows:
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Expected
term is determined using a weighted average of the contractual term and
vesting period of the award;
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Expected
volatility is measured using the average of historical daily changes in
the market price of the Company’s common stock over the period equal to
their expected term;
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Risk-free
interest rate is equivalent to the implied yield on U.S. Treasury bills
with a remaining maturity equal to the expected term of the awards;
and
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Forfeitures
are based on the history of cancellations of similar awards granted by the
Company and management’s analysis of potential
forfeitures.
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Recent
Accounting Pronouncements
In
September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements,” which
defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and
expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for
fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We do not expect SFAS No. 157
will have a material effect on our financial statements.
In
February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for
Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (“SFAS 159”), which is effective for
fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. This Statement permits entities
to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair
value. The objective 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 is currently evaluating the
impact of SFAS 159 on its financial statements, but does not expect this new
accounting pronouncement to have a material impact.
In
June 2007, the FASB ratified EITF 06-11 “Accounting for the Income Tax
Benefits of Dividends on Share-Based Payment Awards” (“EITF 06-11”). EITF 06-11
provides that tax benefits associated with dividends on share-based payment
awards be recorded as a component of additional paid-in capital. EITF 06-11 is
effective, on a prospective basis, for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2007. We do not expect EITF 06-11 will have a material impact
on our financial statements.
In
December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160 “Noncontrolling Interests in
Consolidated Financial Statements-an amendment of ARB No. 51”. SFAS
160 establishes accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling
interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. The
guidance will become effective for the fiscal year beginning after December 15,
2008. The Company does not expect SFAS 160 will have a material
impact on our financial statements.
In
December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (Revised) “Business Combinations”.
SFAS 141 (Revised) establishes principles and requirements for how the acquirer
of a business recognizes and measures in its financial statements the
identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling
interest in the acquiree. The statement also provides guidance for recognizing
and measuring the goodwill acquired in the business combination and determines
what information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to
evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. The
guidance will become effective for the fiscal year beginning after December 15,
2008. The Company does not expect this new accounting pronouncement to have a
material impact on our financial statements.
2. |
Issuance of Common
Stock
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On
February 20, 2008 the Company issued 52,356 of its restricted common shares to
Greg Szabo, a director, for board services for the quarter ended March 31, 2008
at the average closing price of the Company’s stock, during the previous
quarter, of $0.0191.
3. |
Stock-Based
Compensation
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Stock
Options
On October 1,
2006, the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123R.
Prior to October 1, 2006, the Company accounted for share-based payments under
the recognition and measurement provisions of APB 25, and related
Interpretations, as permitted by SFAS 123. In accordance with APB 25, no
compensation cost was required to be recognized for options granted that had an
exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the
date of grant.
The
Company adopted the SFAS 123R method whereby, compensation cost recognized in
the six months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 includes compensation cost for all
share-based payments, based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance
with the provisions of SFAS 123R. All stock based compensation awards were fully
vested as of October 1, 2006; therefore, the results for prior periods have not
been restated.
As of
March 31, 2008, we have a stock-based compensation plan initially adopted in
2000 wherein officers and employees were granted stock options. Under the 2000
Stock Option Plan, the purchase price must be at least 100% of the fair market
value of our common stock (if the option is an incentive stock option), or at
least 25% of the fair market value of our common stock at the time the option is
granted (if the option is a nonqualified grant), or such higher price as may be
determined by the Board of Directors at the time of grant. If however, an
incentive stock option is granted to an individual who would, immediately before
the grant, directly or indirectly own more than 10% of the total combined voting
power of all our classes of stock, the purchase price of the shares of common
stock covered by such incentive stock option may not be less than 110% of the
fair market value of such shares on the day the incentive stock option is
granted. As the price of the Company’s common stock is currently quoted on the
OTC Bulletin Board, the fair market value of the common stock underlying options
granted under the 2000 Stock Option Plan shall be the last closing sale price of
the common stock on the day the options are granted. If there is no market price
for the common stock, then our Board of Directors may, after taking all relevant
facts into consideration, determine the fair market value of our common
stock.
Our board
of directors adopted the 2000 Stock Option Plan effective January 1, 2001. Our
stockholders formally approved the 2000 Stock Option Plan on February 14,
2001.
As of
March 31, 2008, we have issued options to purchase an aggregate of 5,251,756
shares of our common stock, under the plan, leaving a balance of 1,748,244
available for grant. Also as of March 31, 2008, 5,251,756 options are
exercisable and 5,251,756 are vested. We have reserved the right to issue a
total of 7,000,000 shares of our common stock for issuance under the 2000 Stock
Option Plan.
During
the six months ended March 31, 2008, the following options were
granted:
On
October 9, 2007, 20,000 options were granted to Greg
Szabo, a director, for board services. The weighted average grant date fair
value of these options was $0.008. Stock based compensation of $158
was recognized in the financial statements using the Black-Scholes option
pricing model value on the grant date. The options have a life of ten
years.
On
November 14, 2007, 225,000 options were granted to Graham
Clark, a director. The compensation committee as an incentive to retain key
staff members approved this grant. The weighted average grant date fair value of
these options was $0.016. Stock based compensation of $3,579 was
recognized in the financial statements using the Black-Scholes option pricing
model value on the grant date. The options have a life of ten
years.
On
November 14, 2007, 100,000 options were granted to Greg
Szabo, a director. The compensation committee as an incentive to retain key
staff members approved this grant. The weighted average grant date fair value of
these options was $0.016. Stock based compensation of $1,591 was
recognized in the financial statements using the Black-Scholes option pricing
model value on the grant date. The options have a life of ten
years.
On
November 14, 2007, 100,000 options were granted to Michael
Grollman, a director. The compensation committee as an incentive to retain key
staff members approved this grant. The weighted average grant date fair value of
these options was $0.016. Stock based compensation of $1,591 was
recognized in the financial using the Black-Scholes option pricing model value
on the grant date. The options have a life of ten years. Also, on November 14,
2007, in lieu of taking a larger grant, 450,000 options granted to Michael
Grollman on December 1, 2000 at an exercise price of $1.84 were canceled and
exchanged for 450,000 options having an exercise price of $0.03. $4,785, was
recognized as the incremental compensation cost of the modified award in the
financial statements.
On
January 14, 2008, 20,000 options were granted to Greg
Szabo, a director, for board services. The weighted average grant date fair
value of these options was $0.0189. Stock based compensation of $379
was recognized in the financial statements using the Black-Scholes option
pricing model value on the grant date. The options have a life of ten
years.
During
the six months ended
March 31, 2008, no options were exercised.
As
required by SFAS 123R, the fair value of each grant is estimated on the date of
the grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing method with the following
assumptions to value options for the six months ended March 31, 2008 and
2007:
2008
|
2007
|
|||
Risk
- free interest rate
|
3.06%
to 4.23%
|
4.46%
to 4.65%
|
||
Expected
life (years)
|
5
|
10
|
||
Expected
volatility
|
116.0%
to 124.9%
|
91.4%
to 181.8%
|
||
Expected
dividends
|
None
|
None
|
||
Forfeitures
assumed
|
None
|
None
|
||
Weighted
average grant date fair value
|
$0.005
to $0.018
|
$0.0220
to $0.0599
|
The
following table summarizes the stock option activity during the first six months
of fiscal year 2008:
Weighted
|
Weighted
Average
|
||||||||||||||
Number
|
Average
|
Remaining
|
Aggregate
|
||||||||||||
of
|
Exercise
|
Contractual
|
Intrinsic
|
||||||||||||
Shares
|
Price
|
Term (1)
|
Value (2)
|
||||||||||||
Options
Outstanding, September 30, 2007
|
4,786,756 | $ | 0.74 | 6.16 | |||||||||||
Granted
|
915,000 | 0.03 | |||||||||||||
Exercised
|
– | – | |||||||||||||
Forfeited
or expired
|
(450,000 | ) | 1.84 | ||||||||||||
Options
Outstanding, March 31, 2008
|
5,251,756 | $ | 0.43 | 5.70 | $ | – | |||||||||
Options
Exercisable March 31, 2008
|
5,251,756 | $ | 0.43 | 5.70 | $ | – | |||||||||
____________ |
(1)
|
Remaining contractual term is
presented in years
|
(2)
|
The aggregate intrinsic value is
calculated as the difference between the exercise price of the underlying
awards and the closing price of our common stock as of March 31, 2008, for those awards that have an
exercise price currently below the closing price as of March 31, 2008. Awards with an exercise price
above the closing price of $0.010 as of March 31, 2008 are considered to have no
intrinsic value.
|
Warrants
During
the six months ended March 31, 2008, no awards were granted, no share
purchase warrants were exercised, and no warrants were forfeited.
The
following assumptions were utilized to value warrants during the six months
ended March 31, 2007:
2007
|
||
Risk
- free interest rate
|
4.60%
to 4.82%
|
|
Expected
life (years)
|
2
to 5
|
|
Expected
volatility
|
83.5%
to 181.2%
|
|
Expected
dividends
|
None
|
|
Forfeitures
assumed
|
None
|
|
Weighted
average grant date fair value
|
$0.016
|
The
following table summarizes the warrant activity during the first six months of
fiscal year 2008:
Weighted
|
Weighted
Average
|
||||||||||||
Number
|
Average
|
Remaining
|
Aggregate
|
||||||||||
of
|
Exercise
|
Contractual
|
Intrinsic
|
||||||||||
Shares
|
Price
|
Term
(1)
|
Value
(2)
|
||||||||||
Warrants
Outstanding, September 30, 2007
|
17,714,197
|
$
|
0.17
|
1.56
|
|||||||||
Granted
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
||||||||||
Exercised
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
||||||||||
Cancelled
or expired
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
||||||||||
Warrants
Outstanding, March 31, 2008
|
17,714,197
|
$
|
0.17
|
1.31
|
$
|
–
|
|||||||
____________ |
(1)
|
Remaining contractual term is
presented in years.
|
(2)
|
The aggregate intrinsic value is
calculated as the difference between the exercise price of the underlying
awards and the closing price of our common stock as of March 31, 2008, for
those awards that have an exercise price currently below the closing price
as of March 31, 2008. Awards with an exercise price above the closing
price as of March 31, 2008 of $0.010 are considered to have no intrinsic
value.
|
4. |
Trade
Receivables
|
Trade
receivables are net of reserves:
March
31, 2008
(Unaudited)
|
September
30, 2007
(Audited)
|
|||||||
Trade
receivables
|
$ | 47,392 | $ | 6,216 | ||||
Less:
reserves
|
– | – | ||||||
$ | 47,392 | $ | 6,216 |
Trade
Receivables of $47,392 at March 31, 2008 included factored invoices totaling
$21,912. Trade Receivables of $6,216 at September 30, 2007 included factored
invoices totaling $2,602.
5. |
Inventory,
net
|
Inventories,
primarily purchased parts and finished goods, are stated at the lower of cost or
market values. Cost is determined on a FIFO (first-in, first-out)
basis.
Inventory,
net consisted of the following at March 31, 2008 and September 30,
2007:
March
31, 2008
(Unaudited)
|
September
30, 2007
(Audited)
|
|||||||
Inventory,
gross
|
$ | 15,340 | $ | 22,900 | ||||
Less:
reserve for obsolescence
|
– | – | ||||||
Inventory,
net
|
$ | 15,340 | $ | 22,900 |
6. |
Accrued
Expenses
|
Accrued
expenses consisted of the following at March 31, 2008 and September 30,
2007:
March 31,
2008
(Unaudited)
|
September 30,
2007
(Audited)
|
|||||||
Salaries
and vacation pay - current management and staff
|
$ | 694,307 | $ | 575,727 | ||||
Salaries
and vacation pay - former employee
|
29,375 | 29,375 | ||||||
Payroll
taxes for accrued back pay
|
50,112 | 40,781 | ||||||
Interest
|
187,359 | 156,271 | ||||||
Employee
stock retainage pool
|
50,250 | 50,250 | ||||||
Other
liabilities
|
20,881 | 30,996 | ||||||
$ | 1,032,284 | $ | 883,400 |
7. |
Notes Payable and Long-Term
Debt
|
As of
March 31, 2008 and September 30, 2007, long-term debt consisted of the following
notes payable:
March
31, 2008
(Unaudited)
|
September 30,
2007
(Audited)
|
|||||||
Non-interest
bearing note payable on demand; unsecured;
|
||||||||
repayment
may be made by the Company with either cash or its
|
||||||||
restricted
common stock or a combination of cash and stock
|
$ | 43,250 | $ | 43,250 | ||||
8%
note payable to a related party; unsecured; principal and
|
||||||||
interest
payable on demand
|
144,876 | 161,300 | ||||||
12%
note payable; secured; payable on demand
|
11,625 | 11,625 | ||||||
12%
note payable; secured; payable on demand
|
20,000 | 20,000 | ||||||
8%
note payable; unsecured; principal payable in full in November
2010;
|
||||||||
with
semi-annual interest payments in May and November
|
175,000 | 175,000 | ||||||
6%
note payable; unsecured; payable on demand with 30 days prior
notice
|
5,000 | 6,000 | ||||||
399,751 | 417,175 | |||||||
Less:
|
||||||||
Current
portion of long term debt
|
(224,751 | ) | (242,175 | ) | ||||
Discount
|
(26,660 | ) | (31,820 | ) | ||||
Beneficial
conversion feature
|
(5,132 | ) | (6,125 | ) | ||||
Long-term
debt, net of current portion
|
$ | 143,208 | $ | 137,055 |
The
aggregate maturities of long-term debt were as follows:
March
31, 2008
(Unaudited)
|
September
30, 2007
(Audited)
|
|||||||
2008
|
224,751 | 242,175 | ||||||
2009
|
– | – | ||||||
2010
|
175,000 | 175,000 | ||||||
$ | 399,751 | $ | 417,175 |
8. |
Earnings Per
Share
|
Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, “Earnings per Share,” provides for
the calculation of Basic and Diluted earnings per share. Basic loss per share
includes no dilution and is computed by dividing loss available to common
shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the
period.
The
following table reconciles weighted average shares outstanding to amounts used
to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and six months
ended March 31, 2008 and 2007.
Three months ended |
Six
months ended
|
|||||||||||||||
March
31,
|
March
31,
|
|||||||||||||||
2008
|
2007
|
2008
|
2007
|
|||||||||||||
Net
(loss)
|
$ | (124,923 | ) | $ | (176,741 | ) | $ | (216,819 | ) | $ | (299,384 | ) | ||||
Weighted
average shares:
|
||||||||||||||||
Average
shares outstanding
|
122,303,826 | 102,116,638 | 122,230,098 | 100,595,808 | ||||||||||||
Effect
of diluted shares
|
– | – | – | – | ||||||||||||
Average
shares outstanding adjusted for dilutive effect
|
122,303,826 | 102,116,638 | 122,230,098 | 100,595,808 | ||||||||||||
(Loss)
per share - basic
|
$ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | ||||
(Loss)
per share - diluted
|
$ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) |
Incremental
common shares (not included in denominator of diluted earnings per share because
of their anti-dilutive nature):
|
March 31,
2008
|
March
31, 2007
|
|||
Options
|
5,251,756
|
4,346,756
|
|||
Warrants
|
17,714,197
|
18,354,197
|
|||
Potential
common equivalents
|
22,965,953
|
22,700,953
|
9. |
Subsequent
Events
|
None.
Item 2. |
Management’s Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations
|
SAFE
HARBOR STATEMENT
Statements
contained herein that are not historical fact may be forward-looking statements
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. We use words and
phrases such as “should be,” “will be,” “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,”
“plans,” “intends,” “may” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements are made based upon our belief as of the
date that such statements are made. These forward-looking statements are based
largely on our current expectations and are subject to a number of risks and
uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. You should not place undue
reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of
such documents. Our actual results could differ materially from those
anticipated in these forward-looking statements for many reasons, including the
risks faced by us described above and elsewhere in this report. This report
should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and other
information included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-KSB for the
fiscal year ended September 30, 2007, which is incorporated herein by
reference as well as previous Form 10-QSB reports covering the period
ended December 31, 2007.
General
The
following is management’s discussion and analysis of certain significant factors
affecting our financial position and operating results during the periods
included in the accompanying condensed financial statements. Except for the
historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this report
are forward-looking statements.
Overview
Our
primary business involves the research, development, manufacture, and sale of
hardware and software computer based products and devices that span a range of
industries. The majority of our products are mobile computers configured as
digital video recording devices with location-determining and tracking
capabilities. These devices typically use small powerful mobile computers, in
conjunction with equally small portable radios to establish, record and report
the physical location of people and objects to which these devices are attached.
Our location technologies typically use Global Positioning System (GPS)
technology to determine position. They also use small computers in conjunction
with video cameras and other sensors to record incidents on mobile systems,
especially school buses. We also have other products that use non-GPS technology
to establish and then report position. We refer to our location-determining
devices as our location tracking products, or as location tools
products.
Our
primary customer focus for these location-tracking products is the safety
market, related in many cases to the safety of school age children. Our products
and services help our customers keep better track of their children. Our
products are also used to keep track of adults, and as well to track and monitor
physical assets, such as equipment or vehicles. Our location tracking products
are often sold as an integrated system, by using them in conjunction with
software that screen displays maps and other pertinent information.
Prior to
2002 we developed electronic component products, some of which are used in radio
equipment, and some of which have other applications in the electronics field,
such as in the memory systems of personal computers. Many of these electronic
component products have been issued U.S. patents. We focused extensively on
developing these products and patenting them from 1996 through early 2002, with
the objective of licensing these products to other electronic companies. In
early 2002, due to market conditions, our focus shifted away from further
development of our electronic component products, but we continue to explore
licensing opportunities for our component products.
Since
2002, we began to focus on applications of electronic devices in the location
tools market. From 2002 through 2005, we were primarily engaged in product
development and market research and testing. During fiscal year 2005, the
Company increased its focus on its Travado IBUS™, a location product that
entered the market in March 2005. Starting from the last two quarters of fiscal
year 2005, we have generally seen a steady increase in the sales of our Travado
IBUS. During fiscal year 2007 and the first half year of fiscal year 2008 our
sales have consisted entirely of Travado IBUS™ products.
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2008 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2007
Revenues
Revenues
improved by approximately 236% to $156,216 for the three months ended March 31,
2008 from $46,500 for the three months ended March 31, 2007 largely due to a
470% increase in the number of Travado IBUS™ products sold.
Gross
Profit
Gross
profit increased to $73,183 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 from
$24,990 for the three months ended March 31, 2007 primarily due to higher volume
of Travado IBUS™ sales. However, gross profit margin as a percentage of
revenues, decreased from 54% to
47% in the three months ended March 31, 2008 mainly because the average
unit selling price of 81% of our unit sales in the 2008 quarter, were priced
lower according to a 2006 bid which expires on April 30, 2008.
Salaries
and Benefits
Salaries
and benefits, of administration and marketing personnel increased to $71,055 for
the three months ended March 31, 2008 from $62,529 for the three months ended
March 31, 2007. The increase is mainly attributable to the hiring of sales and
manufacturing part-time staff.
Research
and Development
Research
and development expenditures of $41,457 for the three months ended March 31,
2008 remained almost flat when compared to $40,834 for the three months ended
March 31, 2007. The Company will continue to explore innovative ways to take its
technology expertise and products to market, across its entire portfolio of
semiconductor and location electronics related devices.
Stock
Compensation
Stock
compensation for the three months ended March 31, 2008 totaled $14 compared to
$4,931 for the three months ended March 31, 2007. The decrease in the quarter
ended March 31, 2008 is mainly attributable to an adjustment of $1,600 reducing
the fair value of option awards recorded in the prior quarter.
Other
Expenses
Other
expenses totaled $62,608 in the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to
$34,330 in the three months ended March 31, 2007. The increase
resulted primarily from increased, factors’ fees of approximately $4,000,
insurance costs of approximately $3,000, delivery costs of approximately $1,000,
principal accountant fees of approximately $3,000, professional fees of
approximately $3,000, shareholders’ meeting expenses not incurred in the
comparative prior quarter of approximately $4,000, selling expenses of
approximately $1,000, marketing and trade show expenses of approximately $2,000
and warranty expenses of approximately $6,000 for the set up of a warranty
reserve and the upgrade of customer systems.
Other
Income
Other
income of $25,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2007 consisted of the
reversal to revenue of an unclaimed accrued expense related to a fully amortized
investment. There was no other income in the three months ended March 31,
2008.
Interest
Expense
Interest
expense of $21,772 during the three months ended March 31, 2008
decreased from $82,907 during the three months ended March 31, 2007, primarily
because the second quarter of fiscal year 2007 included a one time charge of
$66,000 representing the value of stock issued to settle a dispute regarding
timing of interest payment on a note.
Amortization
of Deferred Financing Costs
Amortization
of deferred financing costs for
the three months ended March 31, 2008 remained flat at $1,200 when compared
to the three months ended March 31, 2007.
Six Months Ended
March 31, 2008 Compared to Six Months Ended March 31, 2007
Revenues
Revenues
improved by approximately 101% to $371,755 for the six months ended March 31,
2008 from $184,716 for the six months ended March 31, 2007 largely due to a 142%
increase in the number of Travado IBUS™ products sold.
Gross
Profit
Gross
profit increased to $165,282 for the six months ended March 31, 2008 from
$91,231 for the six months ended March 31, 2007. The higher gross profit
dollars are attributable to the higher sales volume. However, gross profit
margin as a percentage of revenues, decreased from 49% to 45% in the
six months ended March 31, 2008 mainly because the average unit selling price of
32% of our unit sales in the 2008 fiscal period, were priced lower according to
a 2006 bid which expires on April 30, 2008.
Salaries
and Benefits
Salaries
and benefits, of administration and marketing personnel increased to $137,293
for the six months ended March 31, 2008 from $133,851 for the six months ended
March 31, 2007. The increase is mainly attributable to the hiring of sales and
manufacturing part-time staff.
Research
and Development
Research
and development expenditures of $84,708 for the six months ended
March 31, 2008 remained almost flat when compared to $84,287 for the
six months ended March 31, 2007. The Company will continue to explore innovative
ways to take its technology expertise and products to market, across its entire
portfolio of semiconductor and location electronics related
devices.
Stock
Compensation
Stock
compensation for the six months ended March 31, 2008 totaled $14,319 compared to
$7,931 for the six months ended March 31, 2007. The increase in the half-year
ended March 31, 2008 is mainly attributable to the fair value of option awards
used as incentives to retain key staff members
Other
Expenses
Other
expenses totaled $98,761 in the six months ended March 31, 2008 compared to
$69,273 in the six months ended March 31, 2007. The increase
resulted primarily from increased, factors’ fees of approximately $2,000,
insurance costs of approximately $3,000, delivery costs of approximately $3,000,
principal accountant fees of approximately $6,000, professional fees of
approximately $1,000, shareholders’ meeting expenses not incurred in the
comparative prior quarter of approximately $2,000, selling expenses of
approximately $3,000, marketing and trade show expenses of approximately $2,000
and warranty expenses of approximately $9,000 for the set up of a warranty
reserve and the upgrade of customer systems. The increases were somewhat offset
by decreases in rent and travel expenses.
Other
Income
Other
income of $25,740 in the six months ended March 31, 2007 consisted primarily of
the reversal to revenue of an unclaimed accrued expense related to a fully
amortized investment. There was no other income in the six months ended March
31, 2008.
Interest
Expense
Interest
expense of $44,620 during the six months ended March 31, 2008
decreased from $118,613 during the six months ended March 31, 2007, primarily
because the second quarter of fiscal year 2007 included a one time charge of
$66,000 representing the value of stock issued to settle a dispute regarding
timing of interest payment on a note and approximately $10,000 of beneficial
conversion feature expense not incurred in the first six months of fiscal year
2008.
Amortization
of Deferred Financing Costs
Amortization
of deferred financing costs for
the six months ended March 31, 2008 of $2,400 was unchanged when compared
to the six months ended March 31, 2007.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
We have
financed our operations primarily through the sale of common stock and warrants
in the public and private market, and to a very limited extent and only just
recently, through the sale of our products. The Company has recently initiated
product-marketing efforts after several years of research and development and
has not yet reached break even in terms of both cash flow and
profitability.
As of
March 31, 2008, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $2,322, total
current assets of $77,687 and total liabilities of $1,618,400 including notes
payable of $399,751 gross of debt discount and beneficial conversion feature,
accounts payable of $196,245, accrued expenses of $1,032,284 and amounts due to
factors of $21,912. The accounts payables total of $196,245 included invoices of
approximately $73,000 that are aged over three years. The accrued expenses total
of $1,032,284 included approximately $694,307 of unpaid wages and vacation
pay.
Cash used
in operations was $85,451 for the six months ended March 31, 2008 compared to
$112,431 for the six months ended March 31, 2007.
Net cash
provided by financing activities was $1,886 for the six months ended March 31,
2008 compared to $82,980 for the six months ended March 31, 2007. The higher
financing activities in the six months ended March 31, 2007 mainly reflects net
proceeds from the issuance of common stock.
We
believe that our current cash position as of March 31, 2008, including cash
funds arising from the exercise of outstanding options, from equity placement
sales and other capital raising efforts, loans from officers, product sales, and
continued aggressive expense management to be sufficient to continue operations
for the next twelve months. We also believe that we may be able to reduce
outstanding liabilities through negotiations with our creditors, or possibly
negotiate to extend the payment schedule for these debts. In the event these
approaches do not provide us with adequate working capital, we may be required
to further curtail or reduce our development activities, seek alternative
funding sources, or seek protection under reorganization laws. The Company’s
ability to continue as a going concern is contingent upon its ability to attain
profitable operations and secure financing. There can be no assurance that
additional financing will be available to us when needed or, if available, that
it can be obtained on commercially reasonable terms. If we are not able to
continue as a going concern, we would likely be unable to realize the carrying
value of our assets reflected in the balances set out in our financial
statements. Our auditors have expressed substantial doubt about the Company’s
ability to continue as a going concern.
Other
Subsequent Events
As of
March 31, 2008, the company had a backlog of orders for its Travado IBUS™
systems of approximately $ 126,000. As of the date of this report, most of this
backlog had been shipped, and a current backlog of approximately $ 97,000
existed. The Company has noted in the past few years that sales in the
June-ending quarter for its products tend to be stronger than in the
March-ending quarter. This is typically due to government fiscal year-end
effects, and on imminent business that is likely to arise from the good current
sales pipeline. The company therefore, has reason to believe that the current
quarter would continue to support that seasonal up-trend, although management
believes there is still significant uncertainty on any final results for the
current quarter.
In order
to support this trend and allow for possible growth in revenues, the Company is
exploring various avenues for a possible new debt and debt consolidation over
the course of the next several months of up to $500,000 although no firm
decisions in this area have been made by its board, and there is no assurance
that such financing would be available on acceptable terms. Part of this effort
may include an expansion of the conversion of employee back pay debt to a
significant amount of restricted company common stock, at then-current market
prices, which has previously been authorized by its board. Also,
early payoff of some large notes to creditors outside of the Company may be
considered.
After
providing lawful notice, the annual meeting of the stockholders of National
Scientific Corporation was held at the Scottsdale Thunderbird Suites, 7515 East
Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona, on April 30, 2008, at 10 o’clock, a.m. Full
minutes of the meeting are available at the Company’s offices in Scottsdale, a
summary is offered here. A shareholder list was presented, showing that as of
the March 7, 2008 record date, 122,332,913 shares of Common Stock were issued
and outstanding, all of which were entitled to be voted at the meeting. A quorum
was established. The first matter voted on was Proposal No. 1, the election of
directors. As provided in the Proxy Statement, Michael A. Grollman, Graham L.
Clark, and Gregory Szabo have been nominated by the Board of Directors for
election as members of the Board of Directors of the Company for a term of
office expiring at the 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, or until a successor
is elected and qualified. Proposal No. 2, as described in the Proxy Statement,
said that Semple, Marchal & Cooper, LLP should be ratified for appointment
as independent auditor for National Scientific Corporation for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2008.
The
voting on the Proposals took place after appropriate motions. After the votes
were counted, the Inspector of Elections gave her report as follows: “ I have
counted the ballots and, of the 85,776,539 shares of Common Stock present in
person or by proxy and entitled to be voted at this meeting, at least 84,748,716
votes were cast FOR the election of Michael A. Grollman, Graham L. Clark, and
Gregory Szabo as members of the Board of Directors of the Company, which is more
than a majority of the shares represented at this meeting. With respect to
Proposal No.2, 84,155,808 shares were cast FOR Proposal No. 2. Thus, persons
holding a majority of the outstanding shares of the Company’s Common Stock voted
for the adoption of Proposal No. 2.” The motions were
determined to have passed, and shortly thereafter, the formal meeting was
adjourned.
After the
meeting, management presented a brief informal review of operations to any
interested shareholders, and answered questions, after a safe harbor disclosure
was reviewed. Among other things, management underlined a goal for the next year
of attempting to continue its growth in revenues while maintaining strong
control over expense growth. Possible efforts to reduce debt on the balance
sheet were discussed; these included the continuing efforts to attempt to get
debt holders to accept equity in place of their debt, including some older
vendors, and some employees. Refinancing of some existing debt was also
discussed. A possible program to reduce outstanding shares of common stock
through a reserve split was also discussed, although this was not a program
management announced, just a possible direction for sometime in the future. Some
new directions in product R&D were discussed as well, including smaller and
more reliable devices for future bus sales. No specifics were disclosed,
however, and no demonstrations given. After this the discussion
ended.
Quantitative
and Qualitative Disclosures About Market
Risk
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Not
required under Regulation S-K for “smaller reporting
companies.”
Item 4T. |
Controls and
Procedures
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Our
management has responsibility for establishing and maintaining adequate internal
control over financial reporting for us. Our management uses a framework for
establishing these internals controls. This framework includes review
of accounting detailed records on at least a quarterly basis by senior officers
of National Scientific. This review process includes review of significant
accounting records and source documents, such as general journal entry records,
accounts payable records, and monthly bank statement
reconciliations. Documentary records are kept of this review
process.
The
Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the
participation of the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer
and Acting Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness, as of March 31, 2008,
of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures
pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief
Executive Officer and Acting Chief Financial Officer concluded that the
Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective.
There
have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the
period ended March 31, 2008 that have materially affected, or are reasonably
likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial
reporting.
Our
management believes that upon significant future growth in the number of
accounting transactions we process, perhaps within the next year, additional
review and enhancement of internal controls will be required. Our management is
planning to assign additional staff resources to assist with support for growth
in the internal controls area when the increase in transaction velocity dictates
this as a prudent step in order to maintain our effective level of internal
controls.
Our
external auditors, for the year ended September 30, 2007, Semple, Marchal &
Cooper, LLP have not issued an attestation report on management’s assessment of
the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, as it is not yet
required since the Company has less than $75 million in “public
float.”
Item 1. |
Legal
Proceedings
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The
Company is involved in legal actions in the ordinary course of its business,
including those outlined in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-KSB for the
fiscal year ended September 30, 2007. Although the outcome of any such legal
actions cannot be predicted, in the opinion of management, there are no legal
proceedings pending or asserted against or involving the Company the net outcome
of which are likely to have a material adverse effect upon the financial
position or results of operations of the Company.
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Carefully
consider the risk factors set forth in the Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the
fiscal year ended September 30, 2007 that could materially affect our business,
financial condition or future results. The risk factors set forth in our Annual
Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007 have not
materially changed.
Item 2. |
Unregistered Sale of
Equity Securities and Use of
Proceeds
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None.
Item 3. |
Defaults Upon Senior
Securities.
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None.
Item 4. |
Submission of Matters to a Vote
of Security Holders.
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None.
Item 5. |
Other
Information.
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None.
Item 6. |
Exhibits.
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Exhibit
Number
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Description
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Form
10-KSB Annual Report For The Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2007 (1)
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31
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Certification
Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
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Certification
Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act
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____________
(1)
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Filed
on or around December 31, 2007, on Form
10-KSB.
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Pursuant
to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the Registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC
CORPORATION
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Date:
May 15, 2008
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By:
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/s/
Michael A. Grollman
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Michael
A. Grollman
Director,
Chief Executive Officer, Acting Chief
Financial
Officer and Chairman
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By:
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/s/
Graham L. Clark
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Graham
L. Clark
Director,
President, and Secretary
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By:
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/s/
Gregory Szabo
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Gregory
Szabo
Director
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