TERAWULF INC. - Quarter Report: 2010 March (Form 10-Q)

 

 

U.S. 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

o		Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Commission file number 000-25727

IKONICS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Minnesota		41-0730027
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. employer identification no.)
4832 Grand Avenue Duluth, Minnesota		55807
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

(218) 628-2217
Issuer’s telephone number

Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

     Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act 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 has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files.)

     Yes o     No o

     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

     State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common equity, as of the latest practical date: Common Stock, $.10 par value — 1,968,557 shares outstanding as of April 24, 2010.

     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.

 

 

IKONICS Corporation

QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

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PART I.		FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.		Financial Statements:
		Condensed Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2010 (unaudited) and December 31, 2009			3
		Condensed Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 (unaudited)			4
		Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 (unaudited)			5
		Notes to Condensed Financial Statements (unaudited)			6
Item 2.		Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations			10
Item 3.		Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk			15
Item 4.		Controls and Procedures			15
PART II.		OTHER INFORMATION			16
		SIGNATURES			17
EX-31.1
EX-31.2
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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Condensed Financial Statements

IKONICS CORPORATION
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

		March 31				December 31
		2010				2009
		(unaudited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash		$	1,415,772			$	1,304,586
Short-term investments			805,567				802,165
Trade receivables, less allowance of $66,000 in 2010 and $78,000 in 2009			2,048,553				2,015,798
Inventories			1,996,502				2,070,602
Deposits, prepaid expenses and other assets			115,913				61,337
Deferred income taxes			163,000				163,000
Total current assets			6,545,307				6,417,488
PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT, at cost:
Land and building			5,888,445				5,883,794
Machinery and equipment			2,468,928				2,456,218
Office equipment			745,195				741,895
Vehicles			236,117				241,006
			9,338,685				9,322,913
Less accumulated depreciation			4,145,614				4,088,669
			5,193,071				5,234,244
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, less accumulated amortization of $339,389 in 2010 and $325,576 in 2009			341,607				345,540
		$	12,079,985			$	11,997,272
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable		$	379,746			$	286,610
Accrued compensation			217,762				337,365
Other accrued expenses			101,936				104,408
Income taxes payable			37,268				80,803
Total current liabilities			736,712				809,186
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES			162,000				162,000
Total liabilities			898,712				971,186
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Preferred stock, par value $.10 per share; authorized 250,000 shares; issued none
Common stock, par value $.10 per share; authorized 4,750,000 shares; issued and outstanding 1,967,057 shares in 2010 and 2009			196,706				196,706
Additional paid-in capital			2,205,135				2,198,289
Retained earnings			8,779,432				8,631,091
Total stockholders’ equity			11,181,273				11,026,086
		$	12,079,985			$	11,997,272

See notes to condensed financial statements.

IKONICS CORPORATION
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)

		Three Months
		Ended March 31
		2010				2009
NET SALES		$	3,684,577			$	3,563,212
COST OF GOODS SOLD			2,200,782				2,157,898
GROSS PROFIT			1,483,795				1,405,314
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES			1,200,389				1,221,581
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES			160,704				167,283
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS			122,702				16,450
GAIN ON SALE OF NON-MARKETABLE EQUITY SECURITIES			—				20,131
INTEREST INCOME			3,519				70
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES			126,221				36,651
INCOME TAX BENEFIT			(22,120	)			(16,484	)
NET INCOME		$	148,341			$	53,135
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:
Basic		$	0.08			$	0.03
Diluted		$	0.08			$	0.03
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:
Basic			1,967,057				1,989,222
Diluted			1,969,433				1,989,866

See notes to condensed financial statements.

IKONICS CORPORATION
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

		Three Months
		Ended March 31
		2010				2009
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income		$	148,341			$	53,135
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation			101,147				106,669
Amortization			13,813				13,812
Stock based compensation			6,846				3,769
Loss on intangible asset abandonment			—				12,701
Gain on sale of non-marketable equity securities			—				(20,131	)
Deferred income taxes			—				35,000
Changes in working capital components:
Trade receivables			(32,755	)			216,541
Inventories			74,100				251,862
Prepaid expenses and other assets			(54,576	)			(36,032	)
Income taxes receivable			—				(10,276	)
Accounts payable			93,136				(47,204	)
Accrued liabilities			(122,075	)			(148,836	)
Income taxes payable			(43,535	)			—
Net cash provided by operating activities			184,442				431,010
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, equipment and construction in progress			(68,408	)			(47,990	)
Proceeds from sale of vehicles			8,434				—
Purchase of intangibles			(9,880	)			(1,789	)
Proceeds from sale of non-marketable equity securities			—				20,131
Purchase of short-term investments			(203,402	)			—
Proceeds from maturity of short-term investments			200,000				—
Net cash used in investing activities			(73,256	)			(29,648	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repurchase of common stock			—				(69,213	)
Net cash used in financing activities			—				(69,213	)
NET INCREASE IN CASH			111,186				332,149
CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD			1,304,586				901,738
CASH AT END OF PERIOD		$	1,415,772			$	1,233,887
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds received of $74,156		$	56,415			$	5,640

See notes to condensed financial statements.

IKONICS CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1.

Basis of Presentation

The balance sheet of IKONICS Corporation (the “Company”) as of March 31, 2010, and the related statements of operations and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 have been prepared without being audited.

In the opinion of management, these statements reflect all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position of IKONICS Corporation as of March 31, 2010, and the results of operations and cash flows for all periods presented.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, have been condensed or omitted. Therefore, these statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.

The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results that will be realized for the full fiscal year.

2.

Short Term Investments

The Company’s $806,000 of short-term investments is comprised of fully insured certificates of deposit with maturities ranging from six to twelve months and interest rates ranging from 1.2% to 2.0%.

3.

Inventory

The major components of inventory are as follows:

		Mar 31, 2010				Dec 31, 2009
Raw materials		$	1,321,807			$	1,333,549
Work-in-progress			311,569				277,876
Finished goods			1,261,423				1,351,736
Reduction to LIFO cost			(898,297	)			(892,559	)
Total Inventory		$	1,996,502			$	2,070,602

4.

Earnings Per Common Share (EPS)

Basic EPS is calculated using net income divided by the weighted average of common shares outstanding. Diluted EPS is similar to Basic EPS except that the weighted average number of common shares outstanding is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the dilutive potential common shares, such as those shares subject to options, had been issued.

IKONICS CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Shares used in the calculation of diluted EPS are summarized below:

		Three Months Ended
		Mar 31, 2010				Mar 31, 2009
Weighted average common shares outstanding			1,967,057				1,989,222
Dilutive effect of stock options			2,376				644
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding			1,969,433				1,989,866

Options to purchase 17,500 shares of common stock with a weighted average price of $7.65 were outstanding during the quarter ended March 31, 2010, but were excluded from the computation of common share equivalents because they were anti-dilutive. For the quarter ended March 31, 2009, options to purchase 19,000 shares of common stock with a weighted average price of $7.60 were outstanding, but were excluded from the computation of common share equivalents because they were anti-dilutive.

5.

Stock-based Compensation

The Company has a stock incentive plan for the issuance of up to 442,750 shares of common stock. The plan provides for granting eligible participants stock options or other stock awards, as described by the plan, at option prices ranging from 85% to 110% of fair market value at date of grant. Options granted expire up to seven years after the date of grant. Such options generally become exercisable over a one to three year period. A total of 129,073 shares of common stock are reserved for additional grants of options under the plan at March 31, 2010.

The Company charged compensation cost of approximately $6,800 and $3,800 against income for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. As of March 31, 2010 there was approximately $47,000 of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share-based compensation awards granted. That cost is expected to be recognized over the next three years.

The Company receives a tax deduction for certain stock option exercises during the period in which the options are exercised, generally for the excess of the market price at the time the stock options are exercised over the exercise price of the options, which increased the APIC pool, which is the amount that represents the pool of excess tax benefits available to absorb tax shortages. There were no excess tax benefits recognized during the three month period ending March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The Company’s APIC pool totaled approximately $111,000 at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.

There were no stock options grants, exercises, expirations, or forfeitures during the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The weighted average exercise price for the 45,500 options outstanding was $5.91 at December 31, 2009 and March 31, 2010. The aggregate intrinsic value of all options outstanding and for those exercisable at March 31, 2010 was approximately $48,000.

IKONICS CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

6.

Segment Information

The Company’s reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different products and have varied customer bases. There are three reportable segments: Domestic, Export, and IKONICS Imaging. Domestic sells screen printing film, emulsions, and inkjet receptive film to distributors located in the United States and Canada. IKONICS Imaging sells photo resistant film, art supplies, glass, metal medium and related abrasive etching equipment to end user customers located in the United States and Canada. It is also entering the market for etched ceramics, glass and silicon wafers along with supplying sound deadening technology to the aerospace industry. In addition IKONICS is developing and selling proprietary inkjet technology. Export sells primarily the same products as Domestic and IKONICS Imaging to foreign customers. The accounting policies applied to determine the segment information are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.

Management evaluates the performance of each segment based on the components of divisional income, and with the exception of accounts receivable, does not allocate assets and liabilities to segments. Financial information with respect to the reportable segments follows:

     For the three months ended March 31, 2010:

										IKONICS
		Domestic				Export				Imaging				Other				Total
Net Sales		$	1,500,171			$	1,156,790			$	1,027,616			$	—			$	3,684,577
Cost of goods sold			798,205				801,008				601,569				—				2,200,782
Gross profit			701,966				355,782				426,047				—				1,483,795
Selling, general and administrative*			230,855				158,659				284,661				526,214				1,200,389
Research and development*			—				—				—				160,704				160,704
Income from operations		$	471,111			$	197,123			$	141,386			$	(686,918	)		$	122,702

     For the three months ended March 31, 2009:

										IKONICS
		Domestic				Export				Imaging				Other				Total
Net Sales		$	1,647,870			$	953,604			$	961,738			$	—			$	3,563,212
Cost of goods sold			883,527				714,689				559,682				—				2,157,898
Gross profit			764,343				238,915				402,056				—				1,405,315
Selling, general and administrative*			272,187				139,313				291,908				518,173				1,221,581
Research and development*			—				—				—				167,283				167,283
Income from operations		$	492,156			$	99,602			$	110,148			$	(685,456	)		$	16,450

IKONICS CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Accounts receivable by segment as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 were as follows:

		Mar 31, 2010				Dec 31, 2009
Domestic		$	913,185			$	976,967
Export			789,494				740,547
IKONICS Imaging			373,016				331,117
Other			(27,142	)			(32,833	)
Total		$	2,048,553			$	2,015,798

7.

Sale of Non-Marketable Equity Securities

The Company received $20,131 during the first quarter of 2009 related to the 2007 sale of its equity investment in Apprise Technologies, Inc. (Apprise).

8.

Income Taxes

The Company reports a liability for unrecognized tax benefit taken or expected to be taken when they are uncertain. During the first quarter of 2010 and 2009, the statute of limitations for the relevant taxing authority to examine and challenge the tax position for an open year expired, resulting in decreases in income tax expense of $27,000 for the first quarter of 2010 and $21,000 for the first quarter of 2009. As of March 31, 2010, there was no liability for unrecognized tax benefits compared to a liability of $27,000 as of March 31, 2009. The liability for unrecognized tax benefits was previously included in other accrued expenses.

The Company is subject to taxation in the United States and various states. The material jurisdictions that are subject to examination by tax authorities primarily include Minnesota and the United States, for tax years 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009.

It has been the Company’s policy to recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. The Company had accrued approximately $8,000 of interest related to uncertain tax positions at December 31, 2009, all of which was reversed and included in income tax benefit on the Statement of Operations for the first quarter of 2010. The unrecognized tax benefits at March 31, 2009 related to taxation of foreign export sales.

IKONICS CORPORATION

     The information presented below in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including those discussed under “Factors that May Affect Future Results” below, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Because actual results may differ, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Certain forward-looking statements are indicated by italics.

ITEM 2.		Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

     The following management’s discussion and analysis focuses on those factors that had a material effect on the Company’s financial results of operations during the first quarter of 2010 and for the same period of 2009. It should be read in connection with the Company’s condensed unaudited financial statements and notes thereto included in this Form 10-Q.

Factors that May Affect Future Results

	•		The Company’s expectation that its effective tax rate will return to 35% to 36% of pretax income for the remainder of 2010 compared to the tax benefit recorded in the first three month of 2010—The effective tax rate for the final nine months of 2010 may be affected by changes in federal and state tax law, unanticipated changes in the Company’s financial position or the Company’s operating activities and/or management decisions could increase or decrease its effective tax rate.
	•		The Company’s belief that the quality of its receivables is high and that strong internal controls are in place to maintain proper collections—This belief may be impacted by domestic economic conditions, by economic, political, regulatory or social conditions in foreign markets, or by the failure of the Company to properly implement or maintain internal controls.
	•		The Company’s expectation that it will obtain a new line of credit similar to its current line of credit when the current line of credit expires—This expectation may be impacted by factors such as changes in credit markets, the interest rate environment, general economic conditions, the Company’s financial results and condition, and the Company’s anticipated need for capital to fund business operations and capital expenditures.
	•		The belief that the Company’s current financial resources, cash generated from operations and the Company’s capacity for debt and/or equity financing will be sufficient to fund current and anticipated business operations and capital expenditures. The belief that the Company’s low debt levels and available line of credit make it unlikely that a decrease in product demand would impair the Company’s ability to fund operations—Changes in anticipated operating results, credit availability, equity market conditions or the Company’s debt levels may further enhance or inhibit the Company’s ability to maintain or raise appropriate levels of cash.
	•		The Company’s expectations as to the level and use of planned capital expenditures and that capital expenditures will be funded with cash on hand and cash generated from operating activities—This expectation may be affected by changes in the Company’s anticipated capital expenditure requirements resulting from unforeseen required maintenance, repairs, or capital asset additions. The funding of planned or unforeseen expenditures may also be affected by changes in anticipated operating results resulting from decreased sales, lack of acceptance of new products or increased operating expenses or by other unexpected events affecting the Company’s financial position.
	•		The Company’s belief that its vulnerability to foreign currency fluctuations and general economic conditions in foreign countries is not significant—This belief may be impacted by economic, political and social conditions in foreign markets, changes in regulatory and competitive conditions, a change in

the amount or geographic focus of the Company’s international sales, or changes in purchase or sales terms.

	•		The Company’s plans to continue to invest in research and development efforts, expedite internal product development and invest in technological alliances, as well as the expected focus and results of such investments—These plans and expectations may be impacted by general market conditions, unanticipated changes in expenses or sales, delays in the development of new products, technological advances, the ability to find suitable and willing technology partners or other changes in competitive or market conditions.
	•		The Company’s efforts to grow its international business—These efforts may be impacted by economic, political and social conditions in current and anticipated foreign markets, regulatory conditions in such markets, unanticipated changes in expenses or sales, changes in competitive conditions or other barriers to entry or expansion.
	•		The Company’s belief as to future activities that may be undertaken to expand the Company’s business—Actual activities undertaken may be impacted by general market conditions, competitive conditions in the Company’s industry, unanticipated changes in the Company’s financial position, lack of acceptance of new products or the inability to identify attractive acquisition targets or other business opportunities.

Critical Accounting Estimates

     The Company prepares its financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Therefore, the Company is required to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable based upon the information available. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. The accounting estimates, which IKONICS believes are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating its reported financial results, include the following:

     Accounts Receivable. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and adjusts credit limits based upon payment history and the customer’s current credit worthiness, as determined by review of the current credit information. The Company continuously monitors collections and payments from its customers and maintains a provision for estimated credit losses based upon historical experience and any specific customer collection issues that have been identified. While such credit losses have historically been within expectations and the provisions established, the Company cannot guarantee that it will continue to experience the same collection history that has occurred in the past. The general payment terms are net 30-45 days for domestic customers and net 30-90 days for foreign customers. A small percentage of the accounts receivable balance is denominated in a foreign currency with no concentration in any given country. At the end of each reporting period, the Company analyzes the receivable balance for customers paying in a foreign currency. These balances are adjusted to each quarter or year spot rate in accordance with guidance related to foreign currency matters.

     Inventories. Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market value using the last in, first out (LIFO) method. The Company monitors its inventory for obsolescence and records reductions in cost when required.

     Income Taxes. At March 31, 2010, the Company had net current deferred tax assets of $163,000 and net noncurrent deferred tax liabilities of $162,000. The deferred tax assets and liabilities result primarily from temporary differences in property and equipment, accrued expenses, and inventory reserves. In connection with the recording of a $919,000 impairment charge in 2009 related to an investment in a non-marketable equity security, the Company has recorded a deferred tax asset and corresponding full valuation allowance in the amount of $331,000 as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 as it is more likely that this asset will not be realized. The deferred tax asset related to the capital loss can be carried back three years and carried forward five years and must be offset by a capital gain. The Company has determined that is more likely than not that the remaining deferred tax assets will be realized and that an additional valuation allowance for such assets is not currently required. The Company

reports a liability for unrecognized tax benefits taken or expected to be taken when they are uncertain. At December 31, 2009 the Company had recorded a liability of $27,000 related to an uncertain tax position which was eliminated during the quarter ended March 31, 2010.

     Revenue Recognition. The Company recognizes revenue on sales of products when title passes which can occur at the time of shipment or when the goods arrive at the customer location depending on the agreement with the customer. The Company sells its products to both distributors and end-users. Sales to distributors and end-users are recorded based upon the criteria governed by the sales, delivery, and payment terms stated on the invoices from the Company to the purchaser. In addition to transfer of title / risk of loss, all revenue is recorded in accordance with the criteria outlined within the provisions regarding revenue recognition including:

	(a)		persuasive evidence of an arrangement (principally in the form of customer sales orders and the Company’s sales invoices)
	(b)		delivery and performance (evidenced by proof of delivery, e.g. the shipment of film and substrates with bill of lading used for proof of delivery for FOB shipping point terms, and the carrier booking confirmation report used for FOB destination terms). Once the finished product is shipped and physically delivered under the terms of the invoice and sales order, the Company has no additional performance or service obligations to complete
	(c)		a fixed and determinable sales price (the Company’s pricing is established and is not based on variable terms, as evidenced in either the Company’s invoices or the limited number of distribution agreements; the Company rarely grants extended payment terms and has no history of concessions)
	(d)		a reasonable likelihood of payment (the Company’s terms are standard, and the Company does not have a substantial history of customer defaults or non-payment)

Sales are reported on a net basis by deducting credits, estimated normal returns and discounts. The Company’s return policy does not vary by geography. The Company is not under a warranty obligation and the customer has no rotation or price protection rights. Freight billed to customers is included in sales. Shipping costs are included in cost of goods sold.

Results of Operations

Quarter Ended March 31, 2010 Compared to Quarter Ended March 31, 2009

     Sales. The Company realized a 3.4% sales increase during the first quarter of 2010 with sales of $3.7 million, compared to $3.6 million in sales during the same period in 2009. Export sales were 21.3% higher during the first quarter of 2010 versus the same period in 2009 due to higher sales to both China and Mexico. IKONICS Imaging sales for the first quarter of 2010 were also up 6.9% versus the first quarter of 2009 as glass and photomachining sales surpassed 2009 first quarter levels. Partially offsetting these sales increases, Domestic shipments decreased 9.0% during the first quarter of 2010 over the same period in 2009. First quarter sales in 2009 benefitted from large private label sales.

     Gross Profit. Gross profit was $1.5 million, or 40.3% of sales, in first quarter of 2010 compared to $1.4 million, or 39.4% of sales, for the same period in 2009. Export gross profit percentage increased to 30.8% during the first three months of 2010 compared to 25.1% in first quarter of 2009 due to an improved sales mix. The 2010 first quarter Domestic gross profit percentage remained consistent at 46.8% compared to 46.4% in the same period in 2009 as did IKONICS Imaging’s gross profit percentage, which was 41.8% for the first three months of 2009 compared to 41.5% for the same period in 2010.

     Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $1.2 million, or 32.6% of sales, in the first quarter of 2010 compared to $1.2 million, or 34.3% of sales, for the same

period in 2009. The slight decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses reflects lower bad debt expense partially offset by increased travel costs.

     Research and Development Expenses. Research and development expenses during the first quarter of 2010 were $161,000, or 4.4% of sales, versus $167,000, or 4.7% of sales, for the same period in 2009. The decrease is due to lower legal and patent-related costs.

     Gain on Sale of Non-Marketable Equity Securities. The Company realized a gain of $20,000 in the first quarter of 2009 on the sale of its investment in the common and preferred stock of Apprise Technologies, Inc. The original sale took place during 2007. An additional $20,000 was received in the first quarter of 2009, which was related to a portion of the original sales price that was placed in escrow at the time of the sale for indemnification obligations as part of the agreement between Apprise and its purchaser. The Company did not have any sales of non-marketable equity securities in the first quarter of 2010.

     Interest Income. The Company earned $3,500 of interest income in the first quarter of 2010 compared to negligible interest income in the first quarter of 2009. The interest earned in first quarter of 2010 is related to interest received from the Company’s short-term investments, which consisted of $806,000 of fully insured certificates of deposit with maturities ranging from six to twelve months as of the end of first quarter of 2010. The Company’s cash is also maintained in an insured checking account that does not provide for interest. Instead, the account earns credits which offset banking fees.

     Income Taxes. For the first quarter of 2010, the Company realized an income tax benefit of $22,000 compared to income tax benefit of $16,000 for the same quarter in 2009. The 2010 and 2009 first quarter benefits primarily relate to derecognizing a liability for unrecognized tax benefits relating to a tax year where the statute of limitations expired during the first quarter. A $27,000 liability was derecognized in the first quarter of 2010 while a $21,000 liability was derecognized in the first quarter of 2009. During the first quarter of 2010, the Company also recorded an out-of-period tax benefit adjustment of $15,000 relating to December 31, 2009 estimates for tax credits as well as the receipt of interest of approximately $13,000 related to Minnesota state income tax returns. The Company expects that for the remainder of 2010, the Company will record the provision for income taxes at an effective tax rate of 35% to 36%, as it recognizes benefits from the domestic manufacturing deduction, research and development credits, and state income taxes.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

     The Company has financed its operations principally with funds generated from operations. These funds have been sufficient to cover the Company’s normal operating expenditures, annual capital requirements, and research and development expenditures.

     Cash and cash equivalents were $1,416,000 and $1,234,000 at March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The Company generated $185,000 in cash from operating activities during the three months ended March 31, 2010, compared to generating $431,000 of cash from operating activities during the same period in 2009. Cash provided by operating activities is primarily the result of net income adjusted for non-cash depreciation, amortization, gain on sale of nonmarketable equity securities, loss on intangible asset abandonment, deferred taxes, and certain changes in working capital components discussed in the following paragraph.

     During the first three months of 2010, trade receivables increased by $33,000. The increase in receivables was driven by higher export sales volumes which typically have longer credit terms. The Company believes that the quality of its receivables is high and that strong internal controls are in place to maintain proper collections. Inventory levels decreased $74,000 due to lower finished goods levels. Deposits, prepaid expenses and other assets increased $55,000, reflecting insurance premiums paid in advance in the first quarter of 2010. Accounts payable increased $93,000 due to of the timing of payments to and purchases from vendors. Accrued expenses decreased $122,000, reflecting the timing of compensation payments, while income taxes payables decreased $43,000 due to the payment of 2009 taxes.

     During the first quarter of 2010, investing activities used $73,000. Purchases of property and equipment were $68,000, mainly for two vehicles for sales persons and equipment purchases. The Company received $8,000 from vehicle sales. Also during the first quarter of 2010, the Company incurred $10,000 in patent application costs that the Company records as an asset and amortizes upon successful completion of the application process. The Company invested $203,000 in fully insured certificates of deposits with one $200,000 certificate of deposit maturing during the first three months of 2010.

     During the first quarter of 2009, investing activities used $30,000. Purchases of property and equipment were $48,000, mainly for new equipment to support the Company’s new business initiatives and research activities. Also during the first quarter of 2009, the Company incurred $2,000 in patent application costs that the Company records as an asset and amortizes upon successful completion of the application process. The Company received proceeds of approximately $20,000 in the first quarter of 2009 on the 2007 sale of its investment in the common and preferred stock of Apprise Technologies, Inc.

     The Company used $69,000 in financing activities in the first quarter of 2009 to purchase 16,327 shares of its own common stock.

     A bank line of credit provides for borrowings of up to $1,250,000. The line of credit term runs from October 31, 2009 to October 30, 2010. The Company expects to obtain a similar line of credit when the current line of credit expires. Borrowings under this line of credit are collateralized by accounts receivable and inventories and bear interest at 2.5 percentage points over the 30-day LIBOR rate. The Company did not utilize this line of credit during the first three months of 2010 and there were no borrowings outstanding as of March 31, 2010. The line of credit was also not utilized during first three months of 2009, and there were no borrowings outstanding under this line as of March 31, 2009.

     The Company believes that current financial resources, its line of credit, cash generated from operations and the Company’s capacity for debt and/or equity financing will be sufficient to fund current and anticipated business operations. The Company also believes that its low debt levels and available line of credit make it unlikely that a decrease in demand for the Company’s products would impair the Company’s ability to fund operations.

Capital Expenditures

     Through the first three months of 2010, the Company had $68,000 in capital expenditures. Capital expenditures during the first three months were mainly for two vehicles for sales persons and equipment. The Company plans for other capital expenditures during 2010 to include ongoing manufacturing equipment upgrades and a vehicle. Capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $150,000 for the remaining nine months of the year and will be funded with cash generated from operating activities.

International Activity

     The Company markets its products to numerous countries in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and other parts of the world. Foreign sales were approximately 31% of total sales during the first three months of 2010 compared to 27% of sales in the first quarter of 2009. Higher sales volumes in China and Mexico positively impacted 2010 first quarter sales volumes. Fluctuations of certain foreign currencies have not significantly impacted the Company’s operations because the Company’s foreign sales are not concentrated in any one region of the world. The Company believes its vulnerability to uncertainties due to foreign currency fluctuations and general economic conditions in foreign countries is not significant.

     The Company’s foreign transactions are primarily negotiated, invoiced and paid in U.S. dollars, while a portion is transacted in Euros. IKONICS has not implemented an economic hedging strategy to reduce the risk of foreign currency translation exposures, which management does not believe to be significant based on the scope and geographic diversity of the Company’s foreign operations as of March 31, 2010. Furthermore, the impact of foreign exchange on the Company’s balance sheet and operating results was not material in either 2010 or 2009.

Future Outlook

     IKONICS has spent on average over 4% of its sales dollars for the past few years in research and development and has made capital expenditures related to its digital technology program. The Company plans to maintain its efforts in this area and expedite internal product development as well as form technological alliances with outside experts to commercialize new product opportunities.

     The Company made substantial progress on its new business initiatives during the first quarter of 2010. Photomachining and sound deadening are in commercial operation and supplying product to major electronics, defense and aerospace customers. A Digital Texturing printer was placed at a beta site in the fourth quarter of 2009; it is performing to the Company’s expectations and beginning to generate sales of related consumables. The digital texturing program was negatively impacted by the 2009 business failure of the Company’s printer supplier, imaging Technology international. However, the Company has made arrangements with a manufacturer that the Company believes is financially strong and technically adept for sourcing future machines. The Company is producing and selling custom substrates for various inkjet applications and is currently developing, under a research contract, a proprietary film product for a major customer.

     In addition to its traditional emphasis on domestic markets, the Company will continue efforts to grow its business internationally by attempting to develop new markets and expanding market share where it has already established a presence.

     Other future activities undertaken to expand the Company’s business may include acquisitions, building improvements, equipment additions, new product development and marketing opportunities. In addition to its traditional emphasis on domestic markets, the Company will continue efforts to grow its business internationally by attempting to develop new markets and expanding market share where it has already established a presence.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

     The Company does not expect that the adoption of other recent accounting pronouncements will have a material impact on its financial statements.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

     The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements.

ITEM 3.		Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

     Not applicable

ITEM 4.		Controls and Procedures

     As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the Company’s disclosure control and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)). Based on this evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

     There was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by Rule 13a-15(d) and Rule 15d-15(d) of the Exchange Act that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.		Legal Proceedings

          None

ITEM 1A.		Risk Factors

          Not applicable

ITEM 2.		Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

          Not applicable

ITEM 3.		Defaults upon Senior Securities

          Not applicable

ITEM 4.		[Removed and Reserved]

ITEM 5.		Other Information

          None

ITEM 6.		Exhibits

     The following exhibits are filed as part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2010:

Exhibit		Description
3.1		Restated Articles of Incorporation of Company, as amended.1
3.2		By-Laws of the Company, as amended.2
31.1		Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications of CEO
31.2		Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications of CFO
32		Section 1350 Certifications

     Copies of Exhibits will be furnished upon request and payment of the Company’s reasonable expenses in furnishing the Exhibits.

IKONICS CORPORATION

SIGNATURES

     In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit		Description		Page
3.1		Restated Articles of Incorporation of Company, as amended		Incorporated by reference
3.2		By-Laws of the Company, as amended		Incorporated by reference
31.1		Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications of CEO		Filed Electronically
31.2		Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications of CFO		Filed Electronically
32		Section 1350 Certifications		Filed Electronically