Vuzix Corp - Quarter Report: 2010 June (Form 10-Q)
UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON,
D.C. 20549
FORM
10-Q
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QUARTERLY
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934
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For
the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2010
OR
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TRANSITION
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934
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Commission
file number 000-53846
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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04-3392453
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State
or other jurisdiction of
incorporation
or organization
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(I.R.S.
Employer
Identification
No.)
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75
Town Centre Drive
Rochester,
New York
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14623
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(Address
of principal executive offices)
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(Zip
Code)
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Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code: (585) 359-5900
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 filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No
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by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on
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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
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files). Yes ¨
No ¨
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accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See
definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller
reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in rule
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As of
August 13, 2010, there were 263,600,274 shares of the registrant’s common stock
outstanding.
INDEX
Page
No.
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Part
I – Financial Information
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Item 1.
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Consolidated
Financial Statements (Unaudited):
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Consolidated
Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009
(Unaudited)
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3
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Consolidated
Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30,
2010 and 2009 (Unaudited)
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4
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Consolidated
Statement of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 and
2009 (Unaudited)
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5
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Notes
to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements
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6
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Item 2.
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Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations
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11
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Item 3.
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Quantitative
and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
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20
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Item 4.
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Controls
and Procedures
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20
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Part
II – Other Information
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Item 1.
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Legal
Proceedings
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20
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Item 1A.
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Risk
Factors
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21
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Item 2.
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Unregistered
Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
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21
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Item 3.
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Defaults
Upon Senior Securities
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21
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Item 4.
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Reserved
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21
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Item 5.
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Other
Information
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21
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Item 6.
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Exhibits
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21
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Signatures
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22
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Part
1: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements
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VUZIX
CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
June 30,
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December 31,
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2010
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2009
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Current
Assets
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||||||||
Cash
and Cash Equivalents
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$ | 130,640 | $ | 2,500,523 | ||||
Accounts
Receivable, Net
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1,102,483 | 1,446,750 | ||||||
Inventories
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2,977,370 | 2,959,636 | ||||||
Prepaid
Expenses and Other Assets
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35,981 | 41,192 | ||||||
Total
Current Assets
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4,246,474 | 6,948,101 | ||||||
Tooling
and Equipment, Net
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593,916 | 701,368 | ||||||
Patents
and Trademarks, Net
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774,133 | 759,356 | ||||||
Total
Assets
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$ | 5,614,523 | $ | 8,408,825 | ||||
Current
Liabilities
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Accounts
Payable
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$ | 2,913,195 | $ | 3,936,914 | ||||
Lines
of Credit
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100,002 | 178,107 | ||||||
Current
Portion of Long-term Debt
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215,500 | 715,500 | ||||||
Notes
Payable
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125,000 | 246,417 | ||||||
Current
Portion of Capital Leases
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92,753 | 100,661 | ||||||
Current
Portion of Deferred Trade Payables
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1,746,500 | — | ||||||
Customer
Deposits
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1,616,458 | 170,671 | ||||||
Accrued
Interest
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253,607 | 154,016 | ||||||
Accrued
Expenses
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454,899 | 403,558 | ||||||
Total
Current Liabilities
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7,517,914 | 5,905,844 | ||||||
Long-Term
Liabilities
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||||||||
Accrued
Compensation
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545,096 | 445,096 | ||||||
Long
Term Portion of Long-Term Debt
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209,208 | 209,208 | ||||||
Long
Term Portion of Deferred Trade Payables
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— | 1,746,500 | ||||||
Long
Term Portion of Capital Leases
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71,027 | 94,176 | ||||||
Accrued
Interest
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369,744 | 338,226 | ||||||
Total
Long-Term Liabilities
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1,195,075 | 2,833,206 | ||||||
Total
Liabilities
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8,712,989 | 8,739,050 | ||||||
Stockholders’
Equity
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Preferred
Stock — $.001 Par Value, 500,000 Shares Authorized; none
issued
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— | — | ||||||
Common
Stock — $.001 Par Value, 700,000,000 Shares Authorized; 263,600,274 Shares
Issued and Outstanding June 30 and December 31
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263,600 | 263,600 | ||||||
Additional
Paid-in Capital
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17,791,783 | 17,665,941 | ||||||
Accumulated
(Deficit)
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(20,926,513 | ) | (18,032,430 | ) | ||||
Subscriptions
Receivable
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(227,336 | ) | (227,336 | ) | ||||
Total
Stockholders’ Equity
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(3,098,466 | ) | (330,225 | ) | ||||
Total
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
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$ | 5,614,523 | $ | 8,408,825 |
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
financial statements.
VUZIX
CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
For
Three Months
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For
Six Months
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Ended
June 30,
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Ended
June 30,
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2010
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2009
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2010
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2009
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(Unaudited)
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(Unaudited)
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(Unaudited)
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(Unaudited)
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Sales
of Products
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$
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1,870,817
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$
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1,946,868
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3,839,642
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4,516,732
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Sales
of Engineering Services
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44,542
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116,865
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137,676
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565,355
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Total
Sales
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1,915,359
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2,063,733
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3,977,318
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5,082,087
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Cost
of Sales — Products
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1,497,590
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1,324,063
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2,947,090
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2,915,596
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Cost
of Sales — Engineering Services
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25,144
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66,756
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77,718
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306,265
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Total
Cost of Sales
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1,522,734
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1,390,819
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3,024,808
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3,221,861
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Gross
Profit
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392,625
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672,914
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952,510
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1,860,226
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Operating
Expenses:
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Research
and Development
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457,864
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428,737
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951,864
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945,897
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Selling
and Marketing
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518,066
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520,257
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1,135,252
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976,041
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General
and Administrative
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588,243
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534,142
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1,337,909
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990,729
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Depreciation
and Amortization
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113,990
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167,509
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224,256
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306,343
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Total
Operating Expenses
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1,678,163
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1,650,645
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3,649,281
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3,219,010
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Loss
from Operations
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(1,285,538
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)
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(977,731
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)
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(2,696,771
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)
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(1,358,784
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)
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Other
Income (Expense)
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||||||||||||||||
Interest
and Other (Expense) Income
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330
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11
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744
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59
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Foreign
Exchange Gain (Loss)
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(4,341
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)
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(3,657
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)
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(9,515
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)
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(4,969
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)
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||||||||
Interest
Expenses
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(91,971
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)
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(56,711
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)
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(183,278
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)
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(122,095
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)
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Total
Other Income (Expense)
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(95,982
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)
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(60,357
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)
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(192,049
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)
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(127,005
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)
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Loss
Before Provision for Income Taxes
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(1,381,520
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)
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(1,038,088
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)
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(2,888,820
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)
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(1,485,789
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)
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||||||||
Provision
(Benefit) for Income Taxes
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4,388
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888
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5,263
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1,776
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Net
Loss
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(1,385,908
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)
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$
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(1,038,976
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)
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(2,894,083
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)
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(1,487,565
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)
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Basic
and Diluted Loss per Share
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$
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(0.0053
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)
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$
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(0.0048
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)
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(0.0110
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)
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(0.0070
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)
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||||||
Weighted-average
Shares Outstanding — Basic and Diluted
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263,600,274
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220,268,927
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263,600,274
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219,935,594
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The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
financial statements.
4
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Six
Months Ended
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June 30,
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||||||||
2010
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2009
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|||||||
Cash
Flows from Operating Activities
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Net
Loss
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$
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(2,894,083
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)
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$
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(1,487,565
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)
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Non-Cash
Adjustments
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||||||||
Depreciation
and Amortization
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224,256
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306,343
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||||||
Stock-Based
Compensation Expense
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124,044
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90,065
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Warrants
Issued for Credit Line
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1,798
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—
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||||||
(Increase)
Decrease in Operating Assets
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Accounts
Receivable
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344,267
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822,986
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||||||
Inventories
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(17,734
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)
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377,002
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|||||
Prepaid
Expenses and Other Assets
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5,211
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(20,351
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)
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|||||
Increase
(Decrease) in Operating Liabilities
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||||||||
Accounts
Payable
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(1,023,720
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)
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(1,089,159)
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|||||
Accrued
Expenses
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53,158
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64,079
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||||||
Customer
Deposits
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1,445,787
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451,399
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||||||
Income
Taxes Payable
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(1,817
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)
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(34,636
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)
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Accrued
Compensation
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100,000
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—
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||||||
Accrued
Interest
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131,109
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43,203
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||||||
Net
Cash Flows Used in Operating Activities
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(1,507,724
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)
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(476,634
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)
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Cash
Flows from Investing Activities
|
||||||||
Purchases
of Tooling and Equipment
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(83,083
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)
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(81,837
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)
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Investments
in Patents and Trademarks
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(48,497
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)
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(66,940
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)
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Net
Cash Used in Investing Activities
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(131,580
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)
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(148,777
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)
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Cash
Flows from Financing Activities
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||||||||
Net
Change in Lines of Credit
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(78,105
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)
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(113,742
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)
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Issuance
of Common Stock
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—
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300,000
|
||||||
Repayment
of Capital Leases
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(31,057
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)
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(79,236
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)
|
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Repayment
of Notes Payable
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(621,417
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)
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—
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|||||
Direct
IPO Associated Costs
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—
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(96,248)
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||||||
Forgiveness
of Subscription Receivable
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—
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81,046
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||||||
Repurchase
of Fractional Shares
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—
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(2
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)
|
|||||
Net
Cash Flows Provided by Financing Activities
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(730,579
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)
|
91,818
|
|||||
Net
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
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(2,369,883
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)
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(533,593
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)
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Cash
and Cash Equivalents — Beginning of Year
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2,500,523
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818,719
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||||||
Cash
and Cash Equivalents — End of Period
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$
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130,640
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$
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285,126
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Supplemental
Disclosures
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||||||||
Interest
Paid
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52,169
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78,892
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||||||
Income
Taxes Paid
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7,080
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36,412
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||||||
Non-Cash
Investing Transactions
|
||||||||
Equipment
Acquired Under Capital Lease
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29,645
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—
|
||||||
Dividends
Declared but Not Paid
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—
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50,550
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The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
financial statements.
5
Note 1 —
Basis of Presentation
The
unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of Vuzix Corporation and Subsidiary
(“the Company") have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles in the United States of America for interim financial
information (“GAAP”) and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of
Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, the
Consolidated Financial Statements do not include all of the information and
footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete
financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered
necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The accompanying
Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited
Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company as of December 31, 2009, as
reported in its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
The
results of the Company’s operations for any interim period are not necessarily
indicative of the results of the Company’s operations for any other interim
period or for a full fiscal year.
Note 2 —
Liquidity and Going Concern Issues
The
Company’s independent registered public accounting firm’s report issued on the
consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2009 included
an explanatory paragraph describing the existence of conditions that raise
substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern,
including continued operating losses and the potential inability to pay
currently due debts. The Company incurred a net loss of $2,894,083 for the six
months ended June 30, 2010 and has an accumulated deficit of $20,926,513 as of
June 30, 2010. The Company’s losses in the first six months of 2010 as well as
in the years 2009 and 2008 have had a significant negative impact on the
Company’s financial position and liquidity.
The
Company’s cash requirements are primarily for funding operating losses, working
capital, research, principal and interest payments on debt obligations, and
capital expenditures. Historically, these cash needs have been met by borrowings
of notes and convertible debt and the sales of securities. In this regard,
management is expecting to raise additional funds through loans and additional
sales of its common stock. However, there is no assurance that the Company will
be successful in raising additional capital on favorable terms, if at
all.
The
Company’s business plan for the remainder of fiscal year 2010 is based on
maintaining tight control over selling, general and administrative expenses,
streamlining operating expenses where possible, reducing research and
development costs with a focus on shorter term development horizons, and a focus
on sales of products with higher margins and lower working capital
requirements. The business plan for the remainder of 2010 projects an
improvement in cash flow based on our existing open defense sales orders of
$5.9M and the seasonal fall increase in demand for our consumer products, but
does not indicate a turn to consistent profitability for our overall 2010.
Further there is no assurance that the Company will achieve the sales, margins
and further cost reductions to improve cash flow as contemplated in its business
plan to allow it to operate its business. If the Company were to incur
significant unplanned cash outlays, it would become necessary for the Company to
obtain additional sources of capital or make further cost cuts to fund its
operations.
These
factors raise substantial doubt about the ability of the Company to continue as
a going concern. The consolidated financial statements do not include any
adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of assets carrying
amounts or the amount of and classification of liabilities that may result
should the Company be unable to continue as a going
concern.
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Note 3 —
Inventories, Net
Inventories
are stated at the lower of cost (determined on the first-in, first-out or
specific identification method) or market and consisted of the following as at
June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009:
June 30, 2010
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December 31, 2009
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|||||||
Purchased
Parts and Components
|
$
|
2,036,527
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$
|
1,594,233
|
||||
Work
in Process
|
601,176
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872,003
|
||||||
Finished
Goods
|
339,667
|
493,400
|
||||||
Net
|
$
|
2,977,370
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$
|
2,959,636
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Accrued
expenses consisted of the following:
June 30, 2010
|
December 31, 2009
|
|||||||
Accrued
Wages and Related Costs
|
$
|
96,060
|
$
|
64,529
|
||||
Accrued
Professional Services
|
73,500
|
52,000
|
||||||
Accrued
Warranty Obligations
|
274,620
|
258,476
|
||||||
Income
Taxes Payable
|
1,775
|
3,592
|
||||||
Other
Accrued Expenses
|
8,944
|
24,961
|
||||||
Total
|
$
|
454,899
|
$
|
403,558
|
The
Company has warranty obligations in connection with the sale of certain of its
products. The warranty period for its products is generally one year except in
certain European countries where it is two years. The costs incurred to provide
for these warranty obligations are estimated and recorded as an accrued
liability at the time of sale. The Company estimates its future warranty costs
based on product-based historical performance rates and related costs to repair.
The changes in the Company’s accrued warranty obligations for the three and six
months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 were as follows:
2010
|
2009
|
|||||||
Accrued
Warranty Obligations, January 1
|
$
|
258,476
|
$
|
106,865
|
||||
Actual
Warranty Experience
|
(93,463
|
)
|
(33,416
|
)
|
||||
Net
Warranty Provisions
|
109,169
|
30,107
|
||||||
Accrued
Warranty Obligations, March 31
|
$
|
274,182
|
$
|
103,556
|
||||
Actual
Warranty Experience
|
(41,670
|
)
|
(31,841)
|
|||||
Net
Warranty Provisions
|
42,108
|
54,541
|
||||||
Accrued
Warranty Obligations, June 30
|
$
|
274,620
|
$
|
126,256
|
Note
5 – Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Basic
earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income or loss by the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Due to the
net loss incurred in the three and the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009,
the assumed exercise of stock options and warrants and the conversion of debt
are anti-dilutive, therefore basic and diluted loss per share are the same for
both periods.
7
Note 6 —
Accrued Compensation
Accrued
compensation represents amounts owed to officers of the Company for services.
The principal is not subject to a fixed repayment schedule, and interest on the
outstanding balances is payable at 8% per annum, compounding annually from and
after the completion of after the Company’s initial public offering. An
additional $50,000 in accrued compensation was accrued for the three months
ended June 30, 2010 and the cumulative accrual for the six months ended June 30,
2010 was $100,000.
Note 7 —
Current Portion of Deferred Trade Payables
Long-term
trade payable represent amounts owed to two suppliers of the Company for
component purchases in 2009. The principal amount of $1,746,500 is due and
payable together with accrued interest on January 15, 2011. The deferred trade
payables are secured by all of the assets of the Company and interest on the
outstanding balances is payable at 10% per annum. In the event the Company
consummates an equity financing that results in gross proceeds of at least
US$2,000,000 then the Company must, subject to regulatory approvals, apply not
less than 50% of the proceeds from such equity financing to the prompt payment
of the deferred trade payable.
Note
8 — Notes Payable
Notes payable of $125,000 represent amounts borrowed
from two individual lenders in April and May 2010. These notes are secured by
all the assets of the Company and bear interest at 18% per annum. The note
balances along with accrued interst are due on November 30,
2010.
Note 9 — Customer
Deposits
Customer deposits represent advance payments made by
customers when they place orders for customer specific products. The deposits
range from 20 to 40% of the total order amounts. These deposits are credited
back to the customers against actual product deliveries or at the end of their
order. During the three months ended June 30, 2010 additional net deposits of
$1,421,530 were received.
Note 10 —
Long-Term Debt
Long-term
debt consisted of the following:
June 30,
|
December 31,
|
|||||||
2010
|
2009
|
|||||||
Note
payable to an officer of the Company. The principal is not subject to a
fixed repayment schedule, bears interest at 8% per annum and is secured by
all of the assets of the Company
|
$
|
209,208
|
$
|
209,208
|
||||
During
October 2008, entered into an agreement with an officer of the Company,
whereby the officer agrees to make loans from time to time to the Company
through December 31, 2010, accruing interest on the outstanding
balance at 12%, secured by all of the assets of the
Company
|
215,500
|
215,500
|
||||||
—
|
500,000
|
|||||||
$
|
424,708
|
$
|
924,708
|
|||||
Less:
Amount Due Within One Year
|
215,500
|
715,500
|
||||||
Amount
Due After One Year
|
$
|
209,208
|
$
|
209,208
|
Note 11 —
Income Taxes
The
Company’s effective income tax rate is a combination of federal, state and
foreign tax rates and differs from the U.S. statutory rate due to taxes on
foreign income, permanent differences including tax-exempt interest, and the
resolution of tax uncertainties, offset by a valuation allowance against U.S.
deferred income tax assets.
At
December 31, 2009, the Company had unrecognized tax benefits totaling
$3,659,000, which would have a favorable impact on our tax provision (benefit),
if recognized.
In the
three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, the Company generated
federal and state net operating losses for income tax purposes. These federal
and state net operating loss carry forwards total approximately $16,600,000 at
June 30, 2010 and begin to expire in 2018, if not utilized. Of the
Company’s tax credit carry forwards, $1,209,000 expires between 2017 and 2018,
if not utilized.
The
Company’s income tax returns have not been examined by the Internal Revenue
Service and are subject to examination for all years since 1997. State income
tax returns are generally subject to examination for a period of three to five
years after filing of the respective return. The state impact of any federal
changes remains subject to examination by various states for a period of up to
one year after formal notification to the states.
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Note 12 —
Stock Warrants and Agent Options
A summary
of the various changes in warrants during the six-month period ended June 30,
2010 is as follows.
Number of
Shares
|
||||
Warrants
Outstanding at December 31, 2009
|
19,067,194 | |||
Exercised
During the Period
|
— | |||
Issued
During the Period
|
555,555 | |||
Expired
During the Period
|
— | |||
Warrants
Outstanding, June 30, 2010
|
19,622,749 |
The
outstanding warrants as of June 30, 2010 expire from December 31, 2010 to
December 31, 2015. The weighted average remaining contract term on the warrants
is 2.6 years. The weighted average exercise price is $0.2497 per
share.
As
consideration for an expanded trade credit line of $250,000 from a key supplier,
the Company issued the key supplier a warrant to purchase 555,555 common shares,
with an exercise price of Cdn$0.12 per share. The US dollar equivalent of the
exercise price based on the closing buying rate of the Bank of Canada on June
30, 2010 was US $0.113 per share. The warrants are exercisable until the earlier
of the expiration of the line of credit and repayment of all advances thereunder
or May 21, 2015. The line of credit will expire and all amounts outstanding
thereunder will become due and payable on May 21, 2011.
As
consideration for their services, the agents involved in the Company’s recent
IPO received options to purchase 3,897,519 units, each unit consisting of one
common share and one half common stock purchase warrant, at an exercise price of
Cdn$0.20 per unit. The US dollar equivalent of the option exercise price based
on the closing buying rate of the Bank of Canada on June 30, 2010 was US $0.118
per unit. Each whole warrant entitles the holder to purchase one share of common
stock at an exercise price of Cdn$0.30 per share. The US dollar
equivalent of the warrant exercise price based on the closing buying rate of the
Bank of Canada on June 30, 2010 was US $0.282 per share. The agent options
expire on December 31, 2010 and the warrants issuable upon exercise of the
options expire on December 23, 2012.
Note 13 —
Stock Option Plans
A summary
of stock option activity for the six months ended June 30, 2010 is as
follows.
Weighted
|
||||||||||||
|
Average
|
|
||||||||||
Number of
Shares
|
Exercise
Price
|
Exercise Price
Range
|
||||||||||
Outstanding
at December 31, 2009
|
15,885,578
|
$
|
0.1195
|
$
|
0.0061
– $ 0.2334
|
|||||||
Granted
|
—
|
$
|
—
|
$
|
—
|
|||||||
Exercised
|
—
|
$
|
—
|
$
|
—
|
|||||||
Expired
or Forfeited
|
(427,040
|
)
|
$
|
0.1739
|
$
|
0.1500
– $ 0.2334
|
||||||
Outstanding
at June 30, 2010
|
15,458,538
|
$
|
0.1194
|
$
|
0.0061
– $ 0.2334
|
As of
June 30, 2010, there were 12,524,269 options that were fully vested and
exercisable at weighted average exercise price of $0.1068 per share. The
weighted average remaining contractual term on the vested options is
4.7 years.
As of
June 30, 2010 there were 3,934,269 unvested options exercisable at a weighted
average exercise price of $0.1661 per share. The weighted average remaining
contractual term on the unvested options is 8.6 years.
No cash
was received from option exercises for the three or six months ended June 30,
2010.
The table
below summarizes the impact of outstanding stock options on the results of
operations for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2010 and
2009:
Three Months Ended
|
Six Months Ended
|
|||||||||||||||
June 30,
2010
|
June 30,
2009
|
June 30, 2010
|
June 30, 2009
|
|||||||||||||
Stock-based
compensation expense:- Stock Options
|
$ | 62,022 | $ | 33,379 | $ | 124,044 | $ | 90,065 | ||||||||
Income
tax benefit
|
— | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
Net
Decrease in Net Income
|
$ | 62,022 | $ | 33,379 | $ | 124,044 | $ | 90,065 | ||||||||
Per
share increased in Loss Per Share:
|
||||||||||||||||
Basic
and Diluted
|
$ | 0.0002 | $ | 0.0002 | $ | 0.0005 | $ | 0.0004 |
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The
weighted average fair value of option grants was calculated using the
Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing method. At June 30, 2010, the Company had
approximately $323,390 of unrecognized stock compensation expense, which will be
recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 1.5
years.
Note 15 —
Litigation
The
Company is not subject to any legal proceedings or claims.
Note 16 —
Product Revenue
The
following table represents the Company’s total sales classified by product
category for the three and months ended June 30, 2010 and
2009:
Three Months Ended
|
Six Months Ended
|
|||||||||||||||
June 30,
2010
|
June 30,
2009
|
June 30, 2010
|
June 30, 2009
|
|||||||||||||
Consumer
Video Eyewear
|
$ | 988,040 | $ | 764,629 | $ | 2,209,432 | $ | 1,865,815 | ||||||||
Defense
Products
|
868,643 | 1,179,146 | 1,611,578 | 2,633,300 | ||||||||||||
Engineering
Services
|
44,542 | 116,864 | 137,676 | 565,355 | ||||||||||||
Low
Vision Products
|
14,134 | 3,094 | 18,632 | 17,617 | ||||||||||||
Total
|
$ | 1,915,359 | $ | 2,063,733 | $ | 3,977,318 | $ | 5,082,087 |
Note 17 —
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In
October 2009, the FASB issued authoritative guidance on revenue recognition that
is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2010, with earlier
adoption permitted. Under the new guidance on arrangements that
include software elements, tangible products that have software components
(referred to as “software-enabled devices”) that are essential to the
functionality of the tangible product will no longer be within the scope of the
software revenue recognition guidance, and software-enabled products will now be
subject to other relevant revenue recognition guidance. Additionally, the FASB
issued authoritative guidance on revenue arrangements with multiple deliverables
that are outside the scope of the software revenue recognition guidance. Under
the new guidance, when vendor specific objective evidence or third party
evidence for deliverables in an arrangement cannot be determined, a best
estimate of the selling price is required to separate deliverables and allocate
arrangement consideration using the relative selling price method. The new
guidance includes new disclosure requirements on how the application of the
relative selling price method affects the timing and amount of revenue
recognition. The Company is evaluating the extent, if any, to which this new
guidance will impact our financial statements.
In
January 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2010-06, “Fair
Value Measurements and Disclosures” which improves disclosures about the
measurement of the fair value of financial instruments including (1) the
different classes of assets and liabilities measured at fair value, (2) the
valuation techniques and inputs used, (3) the activity in Level 3 fair value
measurements, and (4) the transfers between Levels 1, 2, and 3 of the fair value
inputs hierarchy. The guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim periods
ended after December 15, 2009. The adoption of the guidance did not have a
material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
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Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations
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You
should read the following discussion and analysis of financial condition and
results of operations in conjunction with the financial statements and related
notes appearing elsewhere in this interim report. In addition to historical
information, the following discussion and analysis includes forward-looking
statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Forward-looking
statements in this discussion and analysis are qualified by the cautionary
statement found on page 18.
Critical
Accounting Policies and Significant Developments and Estimates
The
discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are
based on our financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this
quarterly report. The preparation of these statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires the appropriate application of
certain accounting policies, many of which require us to make estimates and
assumptions about future events and their impact on amounts reported in our
financial statements, including the statement of operations, balance sheet, cash
flow and related notes. Since future events and their impact cannot be
determined with certainty, the actual results will inevitably differ from our
estimates. Such differences could be material to the financial
statements.
We
believe that our application of accounting policies, and the estimates
inherently required therein, are reasonable. These accounting policies and
estimates are periodically reevaluated, and adjustments are made when facts and
circumstances dictate a change. Historically, we have found our application of
accounting policies to be appropriate, and actual results have not differed
materially from those determined using necessary estimates.
Our
accounting policies are more fully described in the notes to our financial
statements included in this quarterly report and our annual report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2009. In reading our financial statements, you
should be aware of the factors and trends that our management believes are
important in understanding our financial performance. The critical accounting
policies, judgments and estimates that we believe have the most significant
effect on our financial statements are:
·
|
valuation of
inventories;
|
|
·
|
carrying value of long-lived
assets;
|
|
·
|
valuation of intangible
assets;
|
|
·
|
revenue
recognition;
|
|
·
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product
warranty;
|
|
·
|
research and
development
|
|
·
|
stock-based
compensation; and
|
|
·
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income
taxes.
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Valuation
of Inventories
Inventory
is stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined on a first-in,
first-out method. Inventory includes purchased parts and components, work in
process and finished goods. Provisions for excess, obsolete or slow moving
inventory are recorded after periodic evaluation of historical sales, current
economic trends, forecasted sales, estimated product lifecycles and estimated
inventory levels. Purchasing practices, electronic component obsolescence,
accuracy of sales and production forecasts, introduction of new products,
product lifecycles, product support and foreign regulations governing hazardous
materials are the factors that contribute to inventory valuation risks. Exposure
to inventory valuation risks is managed by maintaining safety stocks, minimum
purchase lots, managing product and end-of-life issues brought on by aging
components or new product introductions, and by utilizing certain inventory
minimization strategies such as vendor-managed inventories. The accounting
estimate related to valuation of inventories is considered a “critical
accounting estimate” because it is susceptible to changes from period-to-period
due to the requirement for management to make estimates relative to each of the
underlying factors, ranging from purchasing, to sales, to production, to
after-sale support. If actual demand, market conditions or product lifecycles
differ from estimates, inventory adjustments to lower market values would result
in a reduction to the carrying value of inventory, an increase in inventory
write-offs and a decrease to gross margins.
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Carrying
Value of Long-Lived Assets
If facts
and circumstances indicate that the value of a long-lived asset, including a
product’s mold tooling and equipment, may be impaired, the carrying value is
reviewed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 360-10. If this review indicates that
the carrying value of the asset will not be recovered as determined based on
projected undiscounted cash flows related to the asset over its remaining life,
the carrying value of the asset is reduced to its estimated fair value. To date,
no impairment on long-lived assets has been booked. Impairment losses in the
future will be dependent on a number of factors such as general economic trends
and major technology advances, and thus could be significantly different than
historical results.
Valuation
of Intangible Assets
We
perform a valuation of intangible assets when events or circumstances indicate
their carrying amounts may be unrecoverable, in whole or in part. We have not
treated as impaired the value of our intellectual property, such as patents and
trademarks, which were valued (net of accumulated amortization) at $774,133 as
of June 30, 2010, because management believes that their value is
recoverable.
Revenue
Recognition
Revenue
from product sales is recognized in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 605, Revenue Recognition
Product sales represent the majority of our revenue. We recognize
revenue from these product sales when persuasive evidence of an arrangement
exists, delivery has occurred or services have been provided, the sale price is
fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. Additionally,
we sell our products on terms which transfer title and risk of loss at a
specified location, typically shipping point. Accordingly, revenue recognition
from product sales occurs when all factors are met, including transfer of title
and risk of loss, which typically occurs upon shipment by us. If these
conditions are not met, we will defer the revenue recognition until such time as
these conditions have been satisfied. We collect and remit sales taxes in
certain jurisdictions and report revenue net of any associated sales taxes. We
also sell certain products through distributors who are granted limited rights
of return for stock balancing against purchases made within a prior 90-day
period, including price adjustments downwards on any existing inventory. The
provision for product returns and price adjustments is assessed for adequacy
both at the time of sale and at each quarter end and is based on recent
historical experience and known customer claims.
Revenue
from any engineering consulting and other services is recognized at the time the
services are rendered. For our longer-term development contracts, which to date
have all been firm, fixed-priced contracts, we recognize revenue on the
percentage-of-completion method. Under this method income is recognized as work
on contracts progresses, but estimated losses on contracts in progress are
charged to operations immediately. To date, all of our longer-term development
contracts have been less than one calendar year in duration. We generally submit
invoices for our work under these contracts on a monthly basis. The
percentage-of-completion is determined using the cost-to-cost
method.
The
accounting estimate related to revenue recognition is considered a “critical
accounting estimate” because terms of sale can vary, and judgment is exercised
in determining whether to defer revenue recognition. Such judgments may
materially affect net sales for any period. Judgment is exercised within the
parameters of GAAP in determining when contractual obligations are met, title
and risk of loss are transferred, sales price is fixed or determinable and
collectability is reasonable assured.
Product
Warranty
Warranty
obligations are generally incurred in connection with the sale of our products.
The warranty period for these products is generally one year, but can be
24 months in certain countries if required by law. Warranty costs are
accrued, to the extent that they are not recoverable from third party
manufacturers, for the estimated cost to repair or replace products for the
balance of the warranty periods. We provide for the costs of expected future
warranty claims at the time of product shipment or over-builds to cover
replacements. The adequacy of the provision is assessed each quarter end and is
based on historical experience of warranty claims and costs. The costs incurred
to provide for these warranty obligations are estimated and recorded as an
accrued liability at the time of sale. Future warranty costs are estimated based
on historical performance rates and related costs to repair given products. The
accounting estimate related to product warranty is considered a “critical
accounting estimate” because judgment is exercised in determining future
estimated warranty costs. Should actual performance rates or repair costs differ
from estimates, revision to the estimated warranty liability would be
required.
Research
and Development
Research
and development costs, are expensed as incurred consistent with the guidance of
FASB ASC Topic 730, “Research and Development,” and include employee
related costs, office expenses, third party design and engineering services, and
new product prototyping costs.
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Stock-Based
Compensation
Our board
of directors approves grants of stock options to employees to purchase our
common stock. A stock compensation expense is recorded based upon the
estimated fair value of the stock option at the date of grant. The accounting
estimate related to stock-based compensation is considered a “critical
accounting estimate” because estimates are made in calculating compensation
expense including expected option lives, forfeiture rates and expected
volatility. Prior to the initial public offering of our shares, the fair market
value of our common stock on the date of each option grant was determined based
on the most recent cash sale of common stock in an arm’s length transaction with
an unrelated third party. Subsequent to the initial public offering of our
common stock, the fair market value of our common stock was based upon the
closing price of our common stock on the Toronto Stock Venture Exchange on the
date of issue. Expected option lives are estimated using vesting
terms and contractual lives. Expected forfeiture rates and volatility are
calculated using historical information. Actual option lives and forfeiture
rates may be different from estimates and may result in potential future
adjustments which would impact the amount of stock-based compensation expense
recorded in a particular period. The weighted average fair value of
option grants was calculated using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing
method.
Income
Taxes
We have
historically incurred domestic operating losses from both a financial reporting
and tax return standpoint. Accordingly, we record deferred income tax assets and
liabilities based on the estimated future tax effects of differences between the
financial and tax bases of assets and liabilities based on currently enacted tax
laws. A valuation allowance is established for deferred tax assets in amounts
for which realization is not considered more likely than not to occur. The
accounting estimate related to income taxes is considered a “critical accounting
estimate” because judgment is exercised in estimating future taxable income,
including prudent and feasible tax planning strategies, and in assessing the
need for any valuation allowance. To date we have determined that a 100%
valuation allowance is required and accordingly no amounts have been reflected
in our consolidated financial statements. In the event that it should be
determined that all or part of a deferred tax asset in the future is in excess
of the amount currently recorded, an adjustment of the valuation allowance would
increase income to be recognized in the period such determination was
made.
In
addition, the calculation of our tax liabilities involves dealing with
uncertainties in the application of complex tax regulations. As a result we
recognize liabilities for uncertain tax positions based on the two-step
process. The first
step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the
weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the
position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or
litigation processes, if any. The second step requires us to estimate and
measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely of
being realized upon ultimate settlement. It is inherently difficult and
subjective to estimate such amounts, as this requires us to determine the
probability of various possible outcomes. We re-evaluate these uncertain tax
positions on a quarterly basis. This evaluation is based on factors including,
but not limited to, changes in facts or circumstances, changes in tax law,
effectively settled issues under audit and new audit activity. Such a change in
recognition or measurement would result in the recognition of a tax benefit or
an additional charge to the tax provision in the period.
Finally,
any future recorded value of our deferred tax assets will be dependent upon our
ability to generate future taxable income in the jurisdictions in which we
operate. These assets consist of research credit carry-forwards, capital and net
operating loss carry-forwards and the future tax effect of temporary differences
between balances recorded for financial statement purposes and for tax return
purposes. It will require future pre-tax earnings in excess of $16,500,000 in
order to fully realize the value of our unrecorded deferred tax assets. If we
were to sustain future net losses, it may be necessary to record valuation
allowances against such deferred tax assets in order to recognize impairments in
their estimated future economic value.
Off
Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not
have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to
have, an effect on our financial condition, financial statements, revenues or
expenses.
Recent
Accounting Pronouncements
In
October 2009, the FASB issued authoritative guidance on revenue recognition that
is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2010, with earlier
adoption permitted. Under the new guidance on arrangements that include
software elements, tangible products that have software components (referred to
as “software-enabled devices”) that are essential to the functionality of the
tangible product will no longer be within the scope of the software revenue
recognition guidance, and software-enabled products will now be subject to other
relevant revenue recognition guidance. Additionally, the FASB issued
authoritative guidance on revenue arrangements with multiple deliverables that
are outside the scope of the software revenue recognition guidance. Under the
new guidance, when vendor specific objective evidence or third party evidence
for deliverables in an arrangement cannot be determined, a best estimate of the
selling price is required to separate deliverables and allocate arrangement
consideration using the relative selling price method. The new guidance includes
new disclosure requirements on how the application of the relative selling price
method affects the timing and amount of revenue recognition. The Company is
evaluating the extent, if any, to which this new guidance will impact our
financial statements.
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In
January 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2010-06, “Fair
Value Measurements and Disclosures” which improves disclosures about the
measurement of the fair value of financial instruments including (1) the
different classes of assets and liabilities measured at fair value, (2) the
valuation techniques and inputs used, (3) the activity in Level 3 fair value
measurements, and (4) the transfers between Levels 1, 2, and 3 of the fair value
inputs hierarchy. The guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim periods
ended after December 15, 2009. The guidance did not have a material impact on
our consolidated financial statements.
Key
Performance Indicators
We
believe that a key indicator for our business on an annual basis is the trend
for the volume of orders received from customers, especially those orders
related to night-vision electronic modules. Sales of our consumer Video Eyewear
products have been historically the greatest during our
fourth quarter (October through December). We believe that current business and
economic conditions have adversely affected our customers’ ability to forecast
their requirements and that this causes delays in the placement of orders. Most
of our consumer products customers are placing orders for product only when they
have orders in hand from their customers or when they need to replenish their
inventories. Accordingly, we are not able to estimate the orders that we will
receive for our products with any certainty. This is especially true for our
consumer products. Overall, however, we continue to receive requests
for orders above what our operations are able to sustain due to our current
working capital constraints.
Sales in
the military market are typically to prime contractors that reflect investment
levels by various military branches in specific programs and projects requiring
near-eye display system capabilities. The timing of military related
expenditures remains for the most part unpredictable. Our major
night-vision electronics modules customers (Kopin and DRS Technologies, Inc.)
are placing orders for product only when they have orders in hand from their
government customer and such orders have historically been received once or
sometimes twice per year. An order for $3.4 million of night-vision electronics
modules was received in June 2010. We expect to begin initial deliveries in the
second half of the third quarter, with the balance of this order being scheduled
for delivery during the fourth quarter of 2010. Total
shipments of night vision electronics module customers in the three months ended
June 30, 2010 and 2009 were $152,625 and $919,310,
respectively. Total shipments of night vision electronics modules to
customers in the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 were $152,625, and
$2,248,467, respectively.
Results
of Operations
Comparison
of Three Months Ended June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009
Sales. Our sales
were $1,915,359 for the second quarter of 2010 compared to $2,063,733 for the
same period in 2009. This represents a 7.2% decrease. Our sales from defense
products decreased to $868,643 or 45.4% of our total sales in the second quarter
of 2010 compared to $1,179,146 or 57.1% of total sales in the same period of
2009, a decrease of $310,503 or 26.3%. The decrease resulted solely from reduced
sales of night vision electronics models in the second quarter of 2010. These
revenues were $152,625 for the second quarter versus $919,310 for the same
period in 2009, a 83% decrease. Orders for these products typically occur
only once every six to 12 months and we completed the most recent order in the
fourth quarter of 2009. A new $3.4 million order was received at the end of the
second quarter of 2010. Sales of our Tac-Eye Video Eyewear defense products
increased to $716,018 for the three month period in 2010 as compared to $259,836
for the same period in 2009, a 176% increase. Sales from our defense-related
engineering programs for the second quarter of 2010 decreased to $44,542 or 2.3%
of total sales compared to $116,865 or 5.7% of total sales in same quarter of
2009. This represents a decrease of $72,323 or 61.9%. We had only one active
engineering program during the second quarter of 2010. During the second quarter
of 2009 we had multiple active engineering programs that resulted in greater
revenues. Consumer Video Eyewear product sales increased to $988,040 or 51.6% of
total sales for the second quarter of 2010 compared to $764,629 or 37.1% of our
total sales for the three months ended June 30, 2009. This increase resulted
from the continued expansion of our reseller network and the introduction of new
products against the 2009 comparative period. Low-vision assist product sales
were $14,134 or 0.7% of total sales in the second quarter of 2010 versus $3,094
or 0.1% of our total sales in the same period in 2009.
Cost of Sales and Gross
Margin. Gross margin decreased to $392,625 for the second
quarter of 2010 from $672,914 for the same period in 2009, a decrease of
$280,289 or 41.7%. As a percentage of net sales, gross margin decreased to 20.5%
for the second quarter of 2010 compared to 32.6% for the same period in 2009.
This decrease was the primarily the result of our lower margin Consumer Video
Eyewear being 51.6% of total sales versus 37.1% in the prior period along with
lower average sales prices on our products sold in the UK and EU which are
not transacted in US dollars. Effective July 1, 2010, we implemented a 20%
increase in our suggested retail pricing in those geographical areas to
recover the lost margin we incurred due to currency swings against the US
dollar.
Research and Development.
Our research and development expenses increased by $29,127 or 6.8%
in the second quarter of 2010 to $457,864 compared to $428,737 in the same
three-month period of 2009. Despite this small increase, our spending on
research and development as a percentage of sales increased to 23.9% for the
second quarter of 2010 compared to 20.8% for the same three-month period in
2009. Research related expenses we incur under government funded engineering
programs are included in costs of goods sold.
Selling and Marketing.
Selling and marketing expenses were $518,066 for the second quarter
of 2010 compared to $520,257 for the same period in 2009, a small decrease of
$2,191 or 0.4%. Despite lower actual advertising and tradeshow costs in the
second quarter, increased sales commissions paid on a larger percent defense
product sales, a new consultant pursuing sales of augmented reality Video
Eyewear and new web store development costs, offset most of those spending
reductions.
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General and Administrative.
General and administrative expenses were $588,243 for the second
quarter of 2010 as compared to $534,142 for the same three-month period in 2009,
an increase of $54,101 or 10.1%. The higher general and
administrative expenses related to increases in personnel costs, insurance,
legal and accounting expenses, and new shareholder reporting and filing costs
now that are required as a public company.
Depreciation and
Amortization. Our depreciation and amortization expense for
the second quarter of 2010 decreased by $53,519, or 31.9% to $113,990, compared
to $167,509 in the same period in 2009. The decrease was related to the fact
that several sets of tooling became fully depreciated during the same period in
2009.
Other Income (Expense).
Total other expenses, consisting primarily of interest expense, was
$(95,982) in the second quarter of 2010 compared to $(60,357) in the same period
in 2009. The increase in expenses was primarily attributable to interest costs
on our increased borrowings as compared to 2009.
Provision for Income Taxes.
The provision for income taxes for the second quarter of 2010 was
$4,388 compared to $888 for the same period in 2009. The balance of each
quarter’s tax provision was primarily for franchise taxes payable to the State
of Delaware, our state of incorporation.
Net (Loss) and (Loss) per
Share. Our net loss was $(1,385,908) or $(0.0053) per share
in the second quarter of 2010, a increased loss of $346,932, or 33.4%, from
$(1,038,976) or $(0.0048) per share in the same period in 2009.
Comparison
of Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009
Sales. Our sales
were $ 3,977,318 for the six months ended June 30, 2010 compared to $ 5,082,087
for the same period in 2009. This represents a 21.7% decrease. Our sales from
defense products decreased to $1,611,578 or 40.5% of our total sales in the
first six months of 2010 compared to $2,633,300 or 51.8% of total sales in the
same period of 2009, a decrease of $1,021,722 or 38.8%. The decrease resulted
solely from having only $152,625 in sales of night vision electronics in the
first six-month period of 2010 as compared to the same period in 2009 when
$2,248,467 were sold. Orders for these products typically occur only once every
six to 12 months and we completed the most recent order in the fourth quarter of
2009. A new $3.4 million order was received late in the second quarter of 2010.
Sales of our Tac-Eye video eyewear products and our new night vision display
model that are included in this product category increased to $1,458,953 for the
six month period in 2010 as compared to $384,833 for the same period in 2009, a
279% increase. Sales from our defense-related engineering programs for the first
six months of 2010, decreased to $137,676 or 3.5% of total sales compared to
$565,355 or 11.1% of total sales in same period in 2009. In the first six months
of 2009 we had revenues from multiple active programs whereas in the first
six months of 2010 we were completing an earlier program that began in the fall
of 2009. We did not commence work on any new programs until June 2010
resulting in lower engineering revenues. Consumer Video Eyewear product sales
increased to $2,209,432 or 55.6% of total sales for the first six months of 2010
compared to $1,865,815 or 36.7% of our total sales for the same six month period
of 2009. This increase resulted from the continued expansion of our reseller
network and the introduction of new products. Low-vision assist sales,
consisting mainly of sales of low-vision assist products, were $18,632 or 0.5%
of total sales in the first six months of 2010 versus $17,617 or 0.3% of our
total sales in the same period in 2009.
Cost of Sales and Gross
Margin. Gross margin decreased to $952,510 for the first six
months of 2010 from $1,860,226 for the same period in 2009, a decrease of
$907,716 or 48.8%. As a percentage of net sales, gross margin decreased to 23.9%
for the first six months of 2010 compared to 36.6% for the same period in 2009.
This decrease was primarily the result of our lower margin Consumer Video
Eyewear representing a higher proportion of revenues at 55.6% of total sales
versus 36.7% in the prior period when a much larger percentage of our revenues
were higher gross margin defense product sales and engineering
services.
Research and Development.
Our research and development expenses increased by $5,967 or 0.6% in
the first six months of 2010, to $951,864 compared to $945,897 in the same
period of 2009. Despite this small increase, as a percentage of sales for the
period, the spending on research and development as a percentage increased to
23.9% for the first six months of 2010 compared to 18.6% for the same period in
2009. Research related expenses we incur under government funded engineering
programs are included in costs of goods sold.
Selling and Marketing.
Selling and marketing expenses were $1,135,252 for the first six
months of 2010 compared to $976,041 for the same period in 2009, an increase of
$159,211 or 16.3%. Increases were attributable to higher tradeshow costs related
to Consumer Electronics Show in January 2010, sales commissions paid on
increased defense product sales, a new consultant pursuing augmented reality
applications and new web store development costs.
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General and Administrative.
General and administrative expenses were $1,337,909 for the first
six months of 2010 as compared to $990,729 for the same period in 2009, an
increase of $347,180 or 35.0%. The higher general and administrative expenses
related to increases in personnel costs, insurance, legal and accounting
expenses, and new shareholder reporting and filing costs now that we are a
public company.
Depreciation and
Amortization. Our depreciation and amortization expense for
the second quarter of 2010 decreased by $82,087, or 26.8% to $224,256, compared
to $306,343 in the same period in 2009. The decrease was related to the fact
that several sets of tooling became fully depreciated in 2009.
Other Income (Expense).
Total other expenses, consisting primarily of interest expense, was
$(192,049) in the first six months of 2010 compared to $(127,005) in the same
period in 2009. The increase in expenses was primarily attributable to interest
costs on our increased borrowings and trade credit costs as compared to
2009.
Provision for Income Taxes.
The provision for income taxes for the first six months of 2010 was
$5,263 compared to $1,776 for the same period in 2009. The balance of each
period’s tax provision was primarily for franchise taxes payable to the State of
Delaware, our state of incorporation.
Net (Loss) and (Loss) per
Share. Our net loss was $(2,894,083) or $(0.0110) per share
in the first six months of 2010, a increased loss of $1,406,518, or 94.6%, from
$(1,487,565) or $(0.0070) per share in the same period in 2009.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
As of
June 30, 2010, we had cash and cash equivalents of $130,640, a decrease of
$2,369,883 from $2,500,523 as of December 31, 2009.
Operating Activities.
Cash (used in) operating activities was $(1,507,724) for the six
months ended June 30, 2010 and $(476,634) in the same period in 2009. Changes in
non-cash operating assets and liabilities were $1,036,261 for the six months
ended June 30, of 2010 and $614,523 in the same period in 2009. Increases in
both customer deposits of $1,445,787 and collections of accounts receivable of
$344,267 less a reduction of $(1,023,720) in accounts payable were the primary
net generators of cash for the six months ended June 30, 2010. For
2009, a similar reductions of $(1,089,159) in accounts payable occurred in the
prior year’s period and net collections of accounts
receivables were $822,986. The amount of new customer deposits
were only $451,399 for the six months ended June 30, 2009.
Investing Activities.
Cash (used in) investing activities was $(131,580) during the six
months ended June 30, 2010 and $(148,777) in the same period in 2009. Cash used
for investing activities in the first half 2010 related primarily to the
purchase of R&D lab equipment and some product tooling enhancements. The
costs of registering our intellectual property rights, included in the investing
activities totals described above, were $(48,497) in the first six months of
2010 and $(66,940) in the same period in 2009.
Financing Activities.
Cash (used in) financing activities was $(730,579) during the six
months ended June 30, 2010, whereas in the same period in 2009, financing
activities provided $91,818. During the first six months of 2010, the primary
use of cash was $(621,417) for the repayment of Notes Payable from the proceeds
of our recent IPO, whereas during the same six month period of 2009 we sold
shares of our common stock in a private placement for aggregate gross proceeds
of $300,000 and there were no repayments of Notes Payable.
Capital Resources.
As of June 30, 2010, we had a cash balance of $130,640. We had
$112,498 available under our bank lines of credit (the outstanding balances
under our lines of credit as of June 30, 2010 were $100,002). The credit lines
are with two banks, are payable on demand and secured by the personal guarantee
of our President and Chief Executive Officer, Paul J. Travers. The bank credit
agreements contain various restrictions on indebtedness, liens, guarantees,
redemptions, mergers, acquisitions or sale of assets, loans, and transactions
with any affiliates, and investments. They also prohibit us from declaring and
paying cash dividends without the bank’s prior consent.
In April
and May 2010, we borrowed an aggregate amount of $125,000 from two individual
lenders. These loans along with accrued interest are due and payable on November
30, 2010. On May 21, 2010 we entered into an agreement with one of our key
suppliers, Kopin Corporation, to provide us with a US$250,000 revolving line of
credit. The line of credit will be used to purchase microdisplays from Kopin.
The line of credit expires on May 21, 2011. Advances are required to
be paid 75 days after delivery of products by Kopin. Advances not paid within 30
days will carry interest from the due date at an annual rate of 12%. In
connection with this line of credit, we issued Kopin a warrant to purchase
555,555 shares of our stock at an exercise price of Cdn$0.12 share. The warrants
are exercisable until the earlier of the expiration of the line of credit and
repayment of all advances made thereunder.
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Our cash
requirements are primarily for the funding of operating losses, research and
development, product tooling, and working capital. Historically, we have met
these requirements through capital generated from the sale and issuance of
equity and convertible debt securities, from loans by individuals (including
certain of our officers and shareholders) and from our revolving bank line of
credit. For the six months ended June 30, 2010 we reported an operating loss of
$(2,894,083). We therefore remain dependent on outside sources of funding until
our results of operations provide positive cash flows. Our independent
auditors issued a going concern explanatory paragraph in their report on our
financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2009. With our current
level of funding and ongoing losses from operations, substantial doubt exists
about our ability to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial
statements contained in this report do not include any adjustments relating to
the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or amounts and
classification of liabilities that might be necessary should we be unable to
continue as a going concern.
On
December 24, 2009, we completed the initial public offering of shares of our
common stock, which resulted in gross proceeds of $5,810,657 and net proceeds of
$3,897,942 after payment of transaction expenses. At that time, our working
capital deficit was approximately $4.0 million and we had two of our major trade
suppliers extend their trade payable totaling $1,746,500 out 13 months to
January 15, 2011 to improve our net working capital position. We used $746,417
of the net proceeds of the offering to repay outstanding indebtedness as
discussed below. We used the remaining net proceeds for general corporate
purposes and to finance our current operating losses.
On
September 19, 2006, we borrowed $500,000 from an individual lender and
issued a convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $500,000 in
evidence of the loan. The loan principal of $500,000 was repaid in mid-January
but not the accrued interest, which was $130,468 at June 30, 2010. The unpaid
accrued interest along with further accrued interest at an annual rate of 12.0%
is to be repaid by September 30, 2010. In August, September, and November 2009,
we borrowed an aggregate amount of $246,417 from three individual lenders,
including a total of $100,000 from Mr. Paul Churnetski, who was then our Vice
President of Quality Assurance and the beneficial owner of approximately 9% of
our issued and outstanding common stock and $46,417 from William Lee, one of our
independent directors. These loans along with accrued interest were repaid to
these individuals in January 2010. We have been unable to repay $215,500 to our
President and Chief Executive Officer, Paul J. Travers, under an October 2008
revolving loan as was contemplated as a use of proceeds in our the prospectus
for our initial public offering.
Unless
otherwise noted, this discussion and analysis relates only to results from
continuing operations. This discussion and analysis should be read in
conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements, including Note
2 thereto, and the related notes appearing in our annual report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2009. We intend to take actions necessary for us to
continue as a going concern, as discussed herein, and accordingly our condensed
consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that we will
continue as a going concern. The condensed consolidated financial statements do
not include any adjustments that might result from our failure to continue as a
going concern.
Our
ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon our ability to have
sufficient cash flows to meet our obligations on a timely basis, to obtain
additional financing as may be required, and ultimately to attain positive cash
flow from operations. We are considering alternatives to address our cash
flow situation that include raising capital through additional sale of our
equity and/or debt securities. Our long-term viability as a going concern is
dependent upon our ability to (i) locate sources of debt or equity funding
to meet current commitments and near-term future requirements and
(ii) generate sufficient cash flow from operations to sustain our
continuing operations. Additional sales of our securities could result in
substantial dilution of existing stockholders. There can be no assurance
that our current financial position can be improved, that we can raise
additional working capital, or that we can achieve positive cash flows from
operations.
If we are
unable to achieve profitable operations or obtain additional financing when
needed, we could be required to modify our business plan in accordance with the
extent of available financing and/or enter into a strategic partnership. We also
may not be able to respond to competitive pressures, develop and deploy new or
enhanced products or take advantage of unanticipated acquisition opportunities.
Finally, we may be required to sell all or a portion of our assets or
discontinue operations.
Our cash
on hand as of June 30, 2010, was not sufficient to fund our anticipated cash
requirements for maintaining full operations as well as commitments and payments
of principal and interest on borrowings for at least the next twelve months. Our
current plan for the remainder of 2010 contemplates a need for more capital to
fund operating losses and maintain or grow our revenues since we are constrained
by limited working capital and reduced credit lines from our key suppliers.
Between December 31, 2009 and June 30, 2010, we reduced the number of our
employees by 12, or 20%. We currently rely mainly upon vendor financing in
managing our liquidity. As a result, if our trade creditors were to impose
unfavorable terms on us, it would negatively impact our ability to obtain
products and services on acceptable terms and operate our business. Such events
along with a further deterioration in our working capital would adversely affect
our results of operations, cash flows and financial performance.
We plan
to return to our original business strategy for 2010 when and if we obtain
sufficient additional financing. Our business plan contemplates
introducing new and improved products and engaging in expanded research and
development. We will be limited in our pursuit of this strategy while
we continue to manage our liquidity. As of June 30, 2010 we had an open order
book totaling $5.9 million. The majority of these orders are for deliveries of
defense products, including $3.9 million in night vision display electronics and
display modules, and approximately $1.0 million for our defense Tac-Eye
products. These orders also include approximately $1.0 million in new
engineering programs. With the continued support of our vendors and customer
deposits we believe that we will be able to perform and deliver on the existing
orders over the next six to nine months. Orders for consumer products are
generally received in the second half of the year and most of these customers
only place orders against their short-term plan or to replenish their
inventories.
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We plan
to manage our liquidity under an operational plan that contemplates, among other
things:
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focusing on selling higher gross
margin products, which will mean a greater emphasis on defense versus
consumer products;
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restructuring and reengineering
our organization and processes to increase efficiency and reduce our
operating costs for 2010;
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minimizing our capital
expenditures by eliminating, delaying or curtailing discretionary and
non-essential spending;
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reducing the square footage we
rent;
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managing our working capital
through better optimization of inventory levels;
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reducing and deferring some
research and development and delaying some planned product and new
technology introductions; and
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exploring our options with
respect to new debt
borrowings.
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We cannot
give any assurances as to whether any of these actions can be effected on a
timely basis, on satisfactory terms or maintained once initiated. Even if
successful, our liquidity plan will limit certain of our operational and
strategic initiatives designed to grow our business over the long term.
Furthermore, if we are unable to generate sufficient cash flow from operations
to service our indebtedness or otherwise fund our operations, or if we are
unable to restructure our outstanding debt and/or equity securities, we could be
forced to file for protection under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
Forward
Looking Statements
This
quarterly report includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). The Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995 (the “Reform Act”) provides a “safe harbor” for
forward-looking statements. Certain written and oral statements made by
management of Vuzix Corporation include forward-looking statements intended to
qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Reform Act. These
statements are based on our management’s beliefs and assumptions and on
information currently available to our management. Forward-looking statements
include statements concerning:
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results of operations;
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strategies;
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products and services to customers;
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plans;
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opportunities;
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by us or by third parties and our ability to leverage
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regulation; and
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competition.
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All
statements in this quarterly report that are not historical facts are
forward-looking statements. We may, in some cases, use terms such as
“anticipates,” “believes,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,”
“plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “projects,” “should,” “will,” “would” or
similar expressions that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to
identify forward-looking statements.
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The
outcome of the events described in these forward-looking statements are subject
to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our
actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any
future results, performances or achievements expressed or implied by the
forward-looking statements. These important factors include our financial
performance and the other important factors set forth in our annual report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 and in other filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
All such
forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and
should be evaluated in light of important risk factors. These risk factors
include, but are not limited to, those that are described in “Risk Factors”
under Item 1A and elsewhere in our 2009 annual report on Form 10-K and the
following: business and economic conditions, rapid technological changes
accompanied by frequent new product introductions, competitive pressures,
dependence on key customers, inability to gauge order flows from customers,
fluctuations in quarterly and annual results, the reliance on a limited number
of third party suppliers, limitations of the Company’s manufacturing capacity
and arrangements, the protection of the Company’s proprietary technology, the
effects of pending or threatened litigation, the dependence on key personnel,
changes in critical accounting estimates, potential impairments related to
investments, foreign regulations, and potential material weaknesses in internal
control over financial reporting. In addition, during weak or uncertain economic
periods, customers’ visibility deteriorates causing delays in the placement of
their orders. These factors often result in a substantial portion of the
Company’s revenue being derived from orders placed within a quarter and shipped
in the final month of the same quarter.
Any of these factors could cause our
actual results to differ materially from its anticipated results. For a more
detailed discussion of these factors, see the "Risk Factors" discussion in Item
1A in our 2009 annual report. The Company cautions readers to carefully consider
such factors. Many of these factors are beyond the Company’s control. In
addition, any forward-looking statements represent the Company’s estimates only
as of the date they are made, and should not be relied upon as representing the
Company’s estimates as of any subsequent date. While the Company may elect to
update forward-looking statements at some point in the future, the Company
specifically disclaims any obligation to do so, even if its estimates
change.
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Item 3.
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Quantitative
and Qualitative Disclosures about Market
Risk
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Not
applicable
Controls
and Procedures
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Disclosure
Controls and Procedures
Our
management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer,
evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the
end of the period covered by this quarterly report as required by Rule 13a-15
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). Based
on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have
concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report,
our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under
the Exchange Act) are effective, in all material respects, to ensure that
information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under
the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time
periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and that such information is
accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions
regarding required disclosure.
Change in
Internal Control over Financial Reporting
No change
in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in
Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) occurred during our most recent
fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is likely to materially affect,
our internal control over financial reporting.
Part
II. OTHER INFORMATION
Legal
Proceedings
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There are
no material legal proceedings pending to which we or any of our subsidiaries is
a party or of which any of our property is subject. To our knowledge,
there are no material legal proceedings to which any our directors, officers or
affiliates, or any beneficial owner of more than five percent of our common
stock, or any associate of any of the foregoing, is a party adverse to us or any
of our subsidiaries or has a material interest adverse to us or any of our
subsidiaries.
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Risk
Factors
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In
addition to the other information set forth in this report and the risk factor
set forth below, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I,
Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2009. The risks discussed in our 2009 annual report could
materially affect our business, financial condition and future results. The
risks described in our 2009 annual report are not the only risks facing us.
Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we
currently deem to be immaterial also may materially and adversely affect our
business, financial condition or operating results. There are no material
changes to the Risk Factors described in Item 1A in our 2009 annual
report.
Unregistered
Sales of Equity Securities and Use of
Proceeds
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Defaults
Upon Senior Securities
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Reserved
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Other
Information
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Exhibits
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31.1
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Certification
of the Chief Executive Officer of the Registrant pursuant to Section 302
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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31.2
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Certification
of the Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant pursuant to Section 302
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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32.1
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Certification
of the Chief Executive Officer of the Registrant pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
Section 1350 adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002.
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32.2
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Certification
of the Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
Section 1350 adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has
duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto
duly authorized.
VUZIX
CORPORATION
(Registrant)
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Date:
August 16, 2010
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By:
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/s/ Paul
J. Travers
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Paul
J. Travers
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President,
Chief Executive Officer
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(Principal
Executive Officer)
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Date:
August 16, 2010
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/s/ Grant
Russell
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Grant
Russell
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Executive
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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(Principal
Financial and Accounting
Officer)
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