VerifyMe, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2017 September (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

Commission file number 000-31927

 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 ☒     No ☐  

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 ☒     No ☐

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes ☐     No ☒

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 49,648,497 shares of common stock outstanding at October 24, 2017.

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VerifyMe, Inc.

Condensed Statement of Operations

For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016

(Unaudited)

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VerifyMe, Inc.

Condensed Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Deficit

For the Nine Months Ended September 30. 2017

(Unaudited)

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VerifyMe, Inc.

Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

 

 

NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Company was incorporated in the State of Nevada on November 10, 1999. The Company is based in Rochester, New York and its common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”), is traded on the over-the-counter market and quoted on the OTCQB under the ticker symbol “VRME.”

The Company is a a pioneer in patented physical, cyber and biometric technologies that authenticate people and products. This broad market encompasses counterfeiting of physical and material goods and products, as well as counterfeiting the identity of people in digital transactions. The Company is able to deliver security solutions for identification and authentication of people, products and packaging in a variety of applications in the security field for both digital and physical transactions. The products can be used to manage and issue secure credentials, including national IDs, passports, driver licenses and access control credentials. In addition, the Company has begun developing comprehensive authentication security software and biometrics to secure physical and logical access to facilities, computer networks, internet sites, secure mobile banking transactions and other mobile applications such as social media verification. The Company has a patented methodology/process that gives a 99% confidence level based on biometrics and other proprietary user data as to the true identity of individuals that require authentication prior to making transactions, gaining access to computer networks or facilities, email, or any other process requiring a verifiable identity. In addition, the Company has secure technologies that authenticate, prevent product diversion and protect counterfeiting of labels, packaging, products, metal objects, secure documents etc. that need this type of technology protection. These particular technologies can be printed using traditional printing presses or high speed digital presses such as the HP Indigo press.  Secret invisible coding can be variable or static and they work in combination with secure QR codes for product checking and business intelligence data gathering. .

The Company’s activities are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including the need to secure additional funding to operationalize the Company’s current technology.

The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions for Form 10-Q and Rule 8-03 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The accompanying unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2017.

  

   

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NOTE 2 – MANAGEMENT PLANS

The accompanying condensed financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company has incurred significant losses and experienced negative cash flow from operations. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

The Company does not believe that its existing cash resources will be sufficient to sustain operations during the next twelve months. The Company currently needs to generate revenue in order to sustain its operations. In the event that the Company cannot generate sufficient revenue to sustain its operations, the Company will need to reduce expenses or obtain financing through the sale of debt and/or equity securities. The issuance of additional equity would result in dilution to existing stockholders. If the Company is unable to obtain additional funds when they are needed or if such funds cannot be obtained on terms acceptable to the Company, the Company may be unable to execute upon the business plan or pay costs and expenses as they are incurred, which could have a material adverse effect on the business, financial condition and results of operations.

If sufficient revenues are not generated to sustain operations or additional funding cannot be obtained in the short term, the Company will need to reduce monthly expenditures to a level that will enable the Company to continue until such funds can be obtained.

Successful completion of the Company’s development program, and the attainment of profitable operations are dependent upon future events, including obtaining adequate financing to fulfill its development activities and achieving a level of sales adequate to support the Company’s cost structure. However, there can be no assurances that the Company will be able to secure additional equity investment or achieve an adequate sales level.

NOTE 3 – INCOME TAXES

Income tax expense was $0 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.

As of January 1, 2017, the Company had no unrecognized tax benefits, and accordingly, the Company did not recognize interest or penalties during 2017 related to unrecognized tax benefits. There has been no change in unrecognized tax benefits during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, and there was no accrual for uncertain tax positions as of September 30, 2017.  Tax years from 2013 through 2016 remain subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions.

There is no income tax benefit for the losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, since management has determined that the realization of the net tax deferred asset is not assured and has created a valuation allowance for the entire amount of such benefits. 

 

 

NOTE 4 – NOTES PAYABLE

Notes payable consist of the following as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

 

On January 24, 2017 and January 31, 2017, the Company issued notes payable in the amount of $20,000, in addition to warrants to purchase 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.40 per share and a term of five years. The notes bear interest at the rate of 5% per annum and are due on June 30, 2017. In accordance with FASB ASC 470-20, “Debt with Conversion and Other Options,” the proceeds of notes payable with detachable stock purchase warrants have been allocated between the two based on the relative fair values of the debt instrument without the warrants and of the warrants themselves at the time of issuance.  The warrants were valued at $15,895 fair value, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model to calculate the grant-date fair value of the warrants, with the following assumptions: no dividend yield, expected volatility of 197.5% to 197.7%, risk free interest rate of 1.94% to 1.90% and expected option life of 5 years.  The warrant values were treated as a discount to the value of the note payable in accordance with FASB ASC 835-30-25, Recognition and were accreted over the term of the note payable for financial statement purposes. 

On February 13, 2017, the Company issued a note payable in the amount of $100,000 in addition to a warrant to purchase 5,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.40 per share and a term of five years. The notes bear no interest and are due on June 30, 2017. In accordance with FASB ASC 470-20, “Debt with Conversion and Other Options,” the proceeds of notes payable with detachable stock purchase warrants have been allocated between the two based on the relative fair values of the debt instrument without the warrants and of the warrants themselves at the time of issuance.  The warrants were valued at $76,390 fair value, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model to calculate the grant-date fair value of the warrants, with the following assumptions: no dividend yield, expected volatility of 197.4%, risk free interest rate of 1.88% and expected option life of 5 years.  The warrant values were treated as a discount to the value of the note payable in accordance with FASB ASC 835-30-25, Recognition and were accreted over the term of the note payable for financial statement purposes. 

On April 13, 2017, the Company issued notes payable in the principal amount of $10,000 in exchange for a loan bearing no interest maturing June 30, 2017.

On April 26, 2017, the Company issued a secured promissory note (the “Note”) in the principal amount of $30,000 in exchange for a loan bearing no interest maturing October 31, 2017. The Note is secured by a first lien on all assets of the Company in accordance with a security agreement entered into in connection with the Note. In the event the Company completes a financing of at least $750,000 prior to maturity of the Note, the principal of the Note will automatically convert into a number of shares of common stock of the Company equivalent to an investment of $60,000 under the terms of such financing. In the event of such a conversion or a voluntary prepayment by the Company, the Company will also pay six months of interest payments on the $60,000 principal of the Note.

 

 

In May 2017, the Company issued notes payable in the principal amount of $60,000 in exchange for a loan bearing no interest maturing June 30, 2017.

In June 2017, the Company issued notes payable in the principal amount of $36,000 in exchange for a loan bearing no annual interest maturing June 30, 2017.

On June 30, 2017, all of these notes payable (including the Note) amounting to $360,000 and converting at $390,000 plus accrued interest of $6,101, except for the $50,000 note payable from 2009, were converted into 5,664,246 shares of the Company’s common stock and warrants to purchase 5,664,246 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.15, with a term of five years (See Note 8).

As of September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, accrued interest on notes payable was $32,667 and $29,968. Interest expense including accretion of debt discount for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $1,000 and $205,516.  Interest expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 was $1,000 and $2,000.

NOTE 5 – EMBEDDED DERIVATIVE LIABILITY

The conversion feature of the 0% Series C Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series C”) is an embedded derivative, which due to anti-dilution adjustments is classified as a liability in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 815, “Derivatives and Hedging” and ASU 2014-16, and was valued in accordance with FASB ASC 470, “Debt”, as a beneficial conversion feature at a combined fair market value of $1,235,000 as of February 2016.  This was classified as an embedded derivative liability and a discount to Series C.  Because the Series C can be converted at any time, the full amount was accreted and classified as a reduction to the discount on Series C and a deemed dividend.

The conversion feature of the 0% Series D Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series D”) is an embedded derivative, which due to anti-dilution adjustments is classified as a liability in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 815, “Derivatives and Hedging” and ASU 2014-16, and was valued in accordance with FASB ASC 470, “Debt”, as a beneficial conversion feature at a combined fair market value of $181,942 as of October 24, 2016.  This was classified as an embedded derivative liability and a discount to Series D.  Because the Series D can be converted at any time, the full amount was accreted and classified as a reduction to the discount on Series D and a deemed dividend.

In addition, the embedded derivative liability must be valued every reporting period and adjusted to market with the increase or decrease being adjusted through earnings.  

On April 14, 2017, 375,000 shares of the Series C were converted into 375,000 shares of the Company’s common stock and the associated embedded derivative liability was valued at $45,000 at March 31, 2017 and $30,000 at April 14, 2017.  Therefore, $15,000 was adjusted through earnings and $30,000 was adjusted through additional paid in capital.

On June 30, 2017, the Company cancelled the outstanding warrants to purchase 3,087,500 of the Company’s common stock related to the Series C and issued 6,175,000 shares of the Company’s common stock which is equivalent to two times the previously outstanding warrants for the Series C.  In addition, on June 30, 2017, the remaining 1,537,500 shares of Series C were converted into 5,464,286 shares of the Company’s common stock (See Notes 7 and 8).  The embedded derivative liability was valued as of June 30, 2017 at $107,625 and the difference between the remaining value of $184,990 and $107,625, or $77,365 was adjusted through earnings as of June 30, 2017.  The balance of $107,625 was adjusted through additional paid in capital. 

On June 30, 2017, the Company cancelled the outstanding warrants to purchase 667,000 shares of the Company’s common stock related to the Series D and issued 1,334,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, which is equivalent to two times the previously outstanding warrants for the Series D. In addition, on June 30, 2017, the 166,750 shares of Series D and the warrants were converted into 467,429 shares of the Company’s common stock (See Notes 7 and 8).  The embedded derivative liability was valued as of June 30, 2017 at $11,673 and the difference between the remaining value of $20,010 and $11,673, or $8,337, was adjusted through earnings as of June 30, 2017.  The balance of $11,673 was adjusted through additional paid in capital. 

 

 

As of September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, the fair value of the embedded derivative liability was $0 and $228,718.  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company realized income of $0 and $79,420 relative to the embedded derivative liability.  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company realized loss of $500,000 and income of $239,000 relative to the embedded derivative liability.

NOTE 6 – WARRANT LIABILITY

On December 31, 2012, the Company entered into an Investment Agreement, a Technology and Service Agreement, a Patent and Technology License Agreement and an Asset Purchase Agreement (collectively, the “VFM Agreements”) with VerifyMe, Inc. – Texas (“VFM”) on the same date entered into a Technology and Service Agreement with Zaah Technologies, Inc. (collectively with the VFM Agreements, the “Agreements”). The Agreements contemplate warrant issuances by the Company for the purchase of common stock.

Warrants exercisable for 627,451 shares of common stock associated with these Agreements are subject to anti-dilution adjustments outlined in the Agreements. In accordance with FASB ASC 815, the warrants were classified as a liability in the total amount of $2.4 million at December 31, 2012. In addition, the warrants must be valued every reporting period and adjusted to market with the increase or decrease being adjusted through earnings. As of September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, the fair value of the warrant liability was $33,099 and $22,063.

The 392,157 warrants associated with the Company’s Series A Convertible Preferred Stock were also classified as a liability since they were subject to anti-dilutive adjustments outlined in the warrant agreement and valued at a fair market value of $2,995,791 at January 31, 2013. In addition, the warrants must be valued every reporting period and adjusted to market with the increase or decrease being adjusted through earnings. As of September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016 the fair value of the warrants was $20,686 and $18,107.

On January 1, 2014, the Company issued warrants to purchase 74,697 shares of Common Stock as consideration for technology received from VFM under the VFM Patent and Technology License Agreement dated December 31, 2012. The warrants were exercisable at $0.10 per share. The warrants are subject to anti-dilution adjustments outlined in the VFM Patent and Technology Agreement. In accordance with FASB ASC 815, the warrants were classified as a liability with an initial fair value of $444,000, which was immediately expensed as research and development costs. In addition, the warrants must be valued every reporting period and adjusted to market with the increase or decrease being adjusted through earnings. As of September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, the fair value of the warrant liability was $5,076 and $4,885.

Warrants to purchase 3,529 shares of Common Stock associated with the notes payable incurred on August 5, 2014, were revalued and at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the fair value of those warrants was $243 and $262.

In conjunction with the issuance of Series C, the Company issued warrants to purchase 3,087,500 shares of the Company’s Common Stock.  The warrants are subject to anti-dilution adjustments outlined in the warrant agreement. In accordance with FASB ASC 815 and ASU 2014-16, the warrants were classified as a liability with an initial fair value of $1,767,576, which was immediately expensed. In addition, the warrants must be valued every reporting period and adjusted to market with the increase or decrease being adjusted through earnings. As of June 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, the fair value of the warrant liability was $189,383 and $285,290.  On June 30, 2017, the Company cancelled the outstanding warrants to purchase 3,087,500 of the Company’s common stock related to the Series C and issued 6,175,000 shares of the Company’s common stock which is equivalent to two times the previously outstanding warrants for the Series C.  The common stock was valued at $432,250 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock of $0.07 on June 30, 2017 and was recorded as a deemed dividend distribution.  The net effect in additional paid in capital relating to this transactions was $0, as both sides of the entry affected additional paid in capital.  In addition, the warrant liability write off of $189,008 was recorded as a negative deemed dividend distribution. 

 

 

In conjunction with the issuance of Series D, the Company issued warrants to purchase 667,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock.  The warrants are subject to anti-dilution adjustments outlined in the warrant agreement. In accordance with FASB ASC 815 and ASU 2014-16, the warrants were classified as a liability with an initial fair value of $181,942, which was immediately expensed. In addition, the warrants must be valued every reporting period and adjusted to market with the increase or decrease being adjusted through earnings. As of June 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, the fair value of the warrant liability was $43,105 and $64,137.  On June 30, 2017, the Company cancelled the outstanding warrants to purchase 667,000 shares of the Company’s common stock related to the Series D and issued 1,334,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, which is equivalent to two times the previously outstanding warrants for the Series C.  The common stock was valued at $93,380 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock of $0.07 on June 30, 2017 and was recorded as a deemed dividend distribution.  The net effect in additional paid in capital relating to this transactions was $0, as both sides of the entry affected additional paid in capital.  In addition, the warrant liability write off of $43,105 was recorded as a negative deemed dividend distribution. 

NOTE 7 – CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK

Subscription Agreement

The Company entered into a Subscription Agreement with VerifyMe, Inc., a Texas corporation (“VFM”) on January 31, 2013 (the “Subscription Agreement”). Under the terms of the Subscription Agreement, VFM purchased 392,157 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock post 85-for-1 reverse stock split and a warrant to purchase 392,157 shares of Common Stock post 85-for-1 reverse stock split at an exercise price of $10.20 per share, for $1 million.

Series A Convertible Preferred Stock

On January 6, 2017, 13,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock were converted into 260,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock.

On March 29, 2017, 20,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock were converted into 400,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock.

On May 9, 2017, 20,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock were converted into 400,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock.

Series B Convertible Preferred Stock

There were no conversions of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2017.

Series C Convertible Preferred Stock

On February 9, 2016, the Company issued 2,587,500 shares of Series C, par value $0.001 per share, at a purchase price of $0.40 per share with gross proceeds to the Company of $1,035,000. In connection with the sale of the Series C, the Company issued to the purchasers warrants to purchase in the aggregate 2,587,500 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.40 per share. Further, as a part of the same offering, on February 29, 2016, the Company issued 500,000 shares of Series C, at a purchase price of $0.40 per share with gross proceeds to the Company of $200,000. In connection with the sale of the Series C, the Company issued to the purchasers warrants to purchase in the aggregate 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.40 per share. Each share of Series C is convertible into one share of common stock. The Series C provides for certain adjustments that may be made to the exercise price and the number of shares issuable upon exercise due to future corporate events or otherwise, including, for a prescribed period of time, upon the issuance of securities at a price that is less than the exercise price of the Series C.  In addition, the Company incurred stock issuance costs of $17,500 related to the issuance of Series C.

On April 14, 2017, 375,000 shares of the Company’s Series C were converted into 375,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.

 

 

On June 30, 2017, the Company converted the remaining 1,537,500 Series C convertible preferred shares into 5,464,286 shares of the Company’s common stock.  In addition, the 3,087,500 outstanding warrants were converted into the Company’s common stock equivalent to two times the outstanding warrants or 6,175,000 shares.  The Company issued a total of 11,639,286 shares of the Company’s common stock relative to this transaction (See Note 6).

Series D Convertible Preferred Stock

On June 30, 2017, the Company converted the remaining 166,750 Series D convertible preferred shares into 476,429 shares of the Company’s common stock.  In addition, the 667,000 outstanding warrants were converted into the Company’s common stock equivalent to two times the outstanding warrants or 1,334,000 shares.  The Company issued a total of 1,810,429 shares of the Company’s common stock relative to this transaction (See Note 6).

NOTE 8 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

On January 6, 2017, 13,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock were converted into 260,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock.

On March 29, 2017, 20,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock were converted into 400,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock.

On May 9, 2017, 20,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock were converted into 400,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock.

On April 14, 2017, 375,000 shares of the Company’s Series C were converted into 375,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.

On June 30, 2017, notes payable in the amount of $360,000 which converted at $390,000, were converted into 5,664,246 shares of the Company’s common stock and warrants to purchase 5,664,246 shares of the Company’s common stock (See Note 4).

On June 30, 2017, shareholders of Series C converted 1,537,500 shares of the Company’s common stock and warrants to purchase 3,087,500 shares of the Company’s common stock into 12,014,286 shares of common stock (See Notes 5, 6 and 7).

On June 30, 2017, shareholders of Series D converted 166,750 shares of the Company’s common stock and warrants to purchase 667,000 shares of the Company’s common stock into 1,810,429 shares of common stock (See Notes 5, 6 and 7).

On June 30, 2017, the Company converted $43,750 of Director’s fees payable into 625,625 shares of the Company’s common stock and warrants to purchase 625,625 shares of the Company’s common stock.

On June 30, 2017, the Company converted $26,250 of accounts payable to a consultant into 375,375 shares of the Company’s common stock and warrants to purchase 375,375 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.15 and a term of five years.  In conjunction with this transaction, the consultant forfeited 450,000 options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock and has agreed to convert $31,500 of consulting fees into 450,450 shares of the Company’s common stock and warrants to purchase 450,450 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.15 in equal increments through December 31, 2017.

On June 30, 2017, the Company converted $10,750 of accounts payable to a consultant into 153,725 shares of the Company’s common stock and a warrant to purchase 153,725 shares of the Company’s common stock.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company sold an aggregate of 15,733,575 shares of the Company’s common stock and warrants to purchase an aggregate of 15,733,575 of the Company’s common stock for $1,100,250.  The Company recognized stock issuance costs of $17,453, which were recorded as a reduction to additional paid in capital.

The following table summarizes the activities for our warrants for the nine months ended September 30, 2017:

 

All warrants were vested on the date of grant.

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NOTE 9 – FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Derivative Liabilities

For purposes of determining whether certain instruments are derivatives for accounting treatment, the Company follows the accounting standard that provides guidance for determining whether an equity-linked financial instrument, or embedded feature, is indexed to an entity’s own stock. The standard applies to any freestanding financial instruments or embedded features that have the characteristics of a derivative, and to any freestanding financial instruments that are potentially settled in an entity’s own common stock.

Liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized as follows:

The Company has no assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. There were no assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017.

As of September 30, 2017, some of the Company’s outstanding warrants were treated as derivative liabilities and changes in the fair value were recognized in earnings. These warrants did not trade in an active securities market, and as such, the Company estimated the fair value of these warrants using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the following assumptions:

 

 

Expected volatility was based primarily on historical volatility. Historical volatility was computed using daily pricing observations for recent periods. The Company believes this method produced an estimate that was representative of the Company’s expectations of future volatility over the expected term of these warrants. The Company had no reason to believe future volatility over the expected remaining life of these warrants was likely to differ materially from historical volatility. Theexpected life was based onthe remaining contractual term of the warrants. The risk-free rate was based on the U.S. Treasury rate that corresponded to the expected term of the warrants.

NOTE 10 – STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

NOTE 11 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

In October 2017, the Company sold an aggregate of 1,430,000 shares of the Company’s common stock and warrants to purchase an aggregate of 1,430,000 of the Company’s common stock for $100,000. 

     

 

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

Overview

VerifyMe is a technology pioneer in patented physical, cyber and biometric technologies that authenticate people and products. . This broad market encompasses counterfeiting of physical and material goods and products, as well as counterfeiting of a person’s identity in digital transactions. We can deliver security solutions for identification and authentication of people, products and packaging in a variety of applications in the security field for both digital and physical transactions. Our products can be used to manage and issue secure credentials, including national identifications, passports, driver licenses and access control credentials. In addition, the Company has begun developing comprehensive authentication security software which utilizes biometrics and other data pertaining to an individual to provide confidence that the physical access or transactions are properly secured, This includes secure physical and logical access to facilities, computer networks, internet sites, social media, financial banking transactions and mobile applications.

The challenges associated with digital access control and identity theft are problems that are highly relevant in the world today. Businesses, consumers, citizens, employees and government entities   demand comprehensive solutions that are reliable but not intrusive. The current widespread use of passwords or PINs for authentication has been proven insecure and inadequate. Individuals increasingly expect anywhere-anytime experiences—whether they are making purchases, creating banking transactions, using social media, crossing borders, accessing services or logging into online accounts or corporate resources. They expect those experiences to ensure the protection of their privacy and to provide uncompromising confidentiality.

We believe that the digital technologies we own will enable businesses and consumers to reconstruct their overall approaches to security—from identity and authentication to the management of legacy passwords and PINs. Our goal is to empower our customers to take advantage of the full capabilities of smart mobile devices and provide solutions that are both simple to use and deliver the highest level of security that can be applied to corporate networks, financial services, e-gov services, digital wallets, mobile payments, entertainment, subscription services, and social media.

Brand owners, government agencies, professional associations, and others all share in the challenge of responding to counterfeit goods and product protection issues. Counterfeit goods span across multiple industries including from currency, passports, ID cards, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, apparel, accessories, music, software, food, beverages, tobacco, automobile and airplane parts, consumer goods, toys and electronics. Described by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation as the crime of the twenty-first century, product counterfeiting accounts for an estimated 2.5% of global trade or $461 billion and wreaks dire global health, safety and economic consequences on individuals, corporations, government and society.

We believe that the physical technologies we own will enable businesses and consumers to reconstruct their overall approaches to security—from counterfeit identification to employee or customer monitoring. Potential applications of our technologies are available in different types of products and industries—e.g., gaming, apparel, tobacco, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, event and transportation tickets, driver’s licenses, insurance cards, passports, computer software, and credit cards. We generate sales through licenses of our technology or through direct sales of our technology.

Our physical technologies involve the utilization of invisible and/or color shifting/changing inks, which are compatible with today’s printing machines including high speed digital presses such as the HP Indigo. The inks may be used with certain printing systems such as offset, flexographic, silkscreen, gravure, ink jet and laser. Based upon our experience, we believe that the ink technologies may be incorporated into existing manufacturing processes. We believe that some of our patents may have non-security applications, and we are attempting to commercialize these opportunities.

Our patented digital technologies involve the utilization of multiple authentication mechanisms, some of which we own and some of which we license.  These mechanisms may include biometric factors, knowledge factors, possession factors and location factors.   

 

Results of Operations

Comparison of the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016

The following discussion analyzes our results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016. The following information should be considered together with our condensed financial statements for such period and the accompanying notes thereto.

We have not generated significant revenue since our inception. For the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, we generated revenue of $392 and $0, respectively.  For the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, we had a net loss of $384,983 and $1,772,901, respectively. 

General and administrative expenses increased by $135,061 to $242,401 for the three months ended September 30, 2017 from $107,340 for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The increase resulted primarily from an increase in consulting expenses. During the the three months ended September 30, 2017, we focused on raising capital and restarting our business under new management.

Legal and accounting fees decreased $19,079 to $51,926 for the three months ended September 30, 2017 from $71,005 for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The decrease in legal and accounting fees between the periods was primarily a result of transaction costs incurred in the third quarter quarter of 2016, which were not incurred during the 2017 period.

Payroll expenses were $71,898 for the three months ended September 30, 2017, a decrease of $185,814 from $257,712 for the three months ended September 30, 2016.  The decrease is the result of the reduced executives during 2017. Going forward we expect payroll expenses to increase.

Research and development expenses were $15,933 and $0 for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.  The increase was a result of additional product development activities in 2017.

     

Sales and marketing expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2017 were $0 as compared to $15,177 for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The decrease relates to cost containment procedures associated with travel and minimal marketing activities. 

During the three months ended September 30, 2017, the Company incurred interest expense of $5,000 as compared to $1,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2016.

 

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2017, the Company reported an unrealized non-cash loss on the market value of warrants of $1,783 as compared to a loss of 820,667 for the three months ended September 30, 2016.  The change primarily resulted from the valuation of warrants associated with the Investment Agreement entered into on December 31, 2012 with VerifyMe, Inc. – Texas (“VFM”) and the Subscription Agreement entered into on January 31, 2013 with VFM.  Significant number of warrants were converted as of June 30, 2017, thereby reducing the number of warrants and the resulting valuation.

   

During the three months ended September 30, 2017, the Company did not have any unrealized gain or loss for the change in the fair value of the embedded derivative liability as compared to a loss of $500,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2016.  The change was due to elimination of derivative liability upon conversion related to host instruments in June 2017.

Comparison of the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016

The following discussion analyzes our results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016. The following information should be considered together with our condensed financial statements for such period and the accompanying notes thereto.

We have not generated significant revenue since our inception. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, we generated revenues of $392 and $11,705, respectively.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, we had a net loss of $1,198,079 and $1,695,849. 

General and administrative expenses increased $515,044 to $872,767 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 from $357,723 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase resulted primarily from an increase in consulting expenses. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we focused on eliminating toxic convertible preferred stock, raising capital and restarting our business under new management.

Legal and accounting fees decreased $160,800 to $143,132 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 from $303,9327 for the nine months ended September  30, 2016. The decrease in legal and accounting fees between the periods was primarily a result of transaction costs incurred in 2016, which were not incurred during the 2017 period.  Our legal fees were high during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 as a result of the complexities stemming from our Series C and D Convertible Preferred Stock and negotiations to eliminate them in June 2017.

Payroll expenses were $114,960 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, a decrease of $1,454,412 from $1,569,372 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017.  The decrease is the result of the reduced executives, during 2017. Going forward we expect payroll expenses to increase.

Research and development expenses were $33,423 and $211,881 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, a decrease of $178,638.  The decrease is a result of cost containment procedures and research and development programs being reduced to a minimum.

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Sales and marketing expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 were $0 as compared to $226,951 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, a decrease of $226,951. The decrease relates to cost containment procedures associated with travel and minimal marketing activities. 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company incurred interest expense of $217,316 as compared to $3,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, an increase of $214,316. The increase in interest expense was a result of the Company resorting to debt to fund its operations during the fourth quarter of 2016 and the first half of 2017.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company reported an unrealized gain on the market value of warrants of $103,527 as compared to a gain of $2,499,970 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, a decrease in the gain of $2,396,263. The change primarily resulted from the valuation of warrants associated with the Investment Agreement entered into on December 31, 2012 with VerifyMe, Inc. – Texas (“VFM”) and the Subscription Agreement entered into on January 31, 2013 with VFM.  The value of these warrants has decreased less substantially during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 than during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company reported an unrealized gain of $79,420 for the change in the fair value of the embedded derivative liability as compared to a gain of $239,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.  This change is related to an increase in the value of the beneficial conversion option related to the 0% Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Series C”), issued in February 2016 and the Series A Preferred Stock issued in conjunction with the Subscription Agreement entered into on January 31, 2013 with VFM. The change, in part, was due elimination of derivative liability upon conversion related host instruments in June 2017 and due to the decrease in the trading price of the Company’s Common Stock.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, upon the issuance of the Series C, the associated warrants were valued and that value exceeded the amount that was received by the Company for the Series C, in the amount of $1,767,575, fair value, and was expensed.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our working capital deficiency at September 30, 2017 was approximately $188,000 compared to a deficiency of $1,510,000 at December 31, 2016. The decreased in working working capital deficiency was due to additional equity capital we raised in 2017 offset bey operating losses

Our operations used approximately $627,000 of cash during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to approximately $1,215,000 during the comparable period in 2016. During nine months ended September 30, 2017, our operations, adjusted for non-cash items, cash used approximately $711,00 of cash and changes in working capital items provided cash of approximately 84,000. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, our operations, adjusted for non-cash items, used cash of approximately $1,306,000 and changes in working capital items provided cash of approximately $91,000.

 During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we sold an aggregate of 15,733,575 shares of our common stock and warrants to purchase an aggregate of 15,733,575 of our common stock for $1,100,250. In addition, we raised bridge loans of $281,000 during the nine months ended  which was settled by conversion to shares of our common stock on June 30, 2017. Cash provided by financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, consisted primarily of our Series C Preferred Stock offerings which raised $1,217,500, net of offering costs

Since our inception, we have focused on developing and implementing our business plan. Our business plans are dependent on our ability to raise capital through private placements of our common stock and/or preferred stock, through the possible exercise of outstanding options and warrants, through debt financing and/or through future public offering of our securities.  

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This report includes forward-looking statements including statements regarding our increase in compensation and our liquidity.

The words “believe,” “may,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “could,” “target,” “potential,” “is likely,” “will,” “expect” and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of the six months ended September 30, 2017, we do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Critical Accounting Policies

Our financial statements are impacted by the accounting policies used and the estimates and assumptions made by management during their preparation. We have identified below the accounting policies that are of particular importance in the presentation of our financial position, results of operations and cash flows and which require the application of significant judgment by management.

We account for stock-based compensation under the provisions of FASB ASC 718, “Compensation—Stock Compensation,” which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all stock-based awards made to employees and directors based on estimated fair values on the grant date. We estimate the fair value of stock-based awards on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as expense over the requisite service periods using the straight-line method.

We account for stock-based compensation awards to non-employees in accordance with FASB ASC 505-50, “Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees”. Under FASB ASC 505-50, we determine the fair value of the warrants or stock-based compensation awards granted as either the fair value of the consideration received, or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable.

All issuances of stock options or other equity instruments to non-employees as consideration for goods or services received by the Company are accounted for based on the fair value of the equity instruments issued. Any stock options issued to non-employees are recorded as an expense and additional paid in capital in stockholders’ equity over the applicable service periods using variable accounting through the vesting dates based on the fair value of the options at the end of each period.

In accordance with FASB ASC 605, “Revenue Recognition”, we recognize revenue when (i) persuasive evidence of a customer or distributor arrangement exists, (ii) a retailer, distributor or wholesaler receives the goods and acceptance occurs, (iii) the price is fixed or determinable, and (iv) collectability of the sales revenues is reasonably assured. Subject to these criteria, the Company recognizes revenue from product sales, consisting mainly of pigments and penlights, upon shipment to the customer. Royalty revenue is recognized upon receipt of notification from a customer that the Company’s product has been used in the customer’s production process.

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License fee revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the license agreement.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Recently issued accounting pronouncements are discussed in Note 1 of the notes to condensed financial statements contained in this report.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

Not Applicable.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure information required to be disclosed by the issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of nine months ended September 30, 2017, the end of the fiscal quarter covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of September 30, 2017, our disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective to ensure that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is: (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

(b) Changes in Internal Controls. There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

None.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.

Not required.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.

 

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.

None.

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

**          This exhibit is being furnished rather than filed and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing, in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K. 

+ Compensation Agreement.

Copies of this report (including the financial statements) and any of the exhibits referred to above will be furnished at no cost to our shareholders who make a written request to VerifyMe, Inc., at the address on the cover page of this report, Attention: Corporate Secretary.

 

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