e10vq
United States
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
(Mark One)
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. |
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2008.
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. |
For
the transition period from to
Commission File Number: 000-20333
NOCOPI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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MARYLAND
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87-0406496 |
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(State or other jurisdiction
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
of incorporation or organization) |
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9C Portland Road, West Conshohocken, PA
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19428 |
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(610) 834-9600
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed
by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or
for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a
large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a
non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large
accelerated filer,
accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
(Check one):
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Large accelerated filer
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Accelerated filer
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Smaller reporting company
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of
the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as
of the latest practicable date. 52,285,837 shares of common stock, par value $.01, as of November
1, 2008.
NOCOPI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Nocopi Technologies, Inc.
Statements of Operations*
(unaudited)
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Three Months ended |
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Nine Months ended |
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September 30 |
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September 30 |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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Revenues |
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Licenses, royalties and fees |
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105,600 |
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$ |
174,400 |
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$ |
409,700 |
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$ |
301,000 |
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Product and other sales |
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92,300 |
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312,600 |
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297,500 |
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777,100 |
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197,900 |
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487,000 |
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707,200 |
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1,078,100 |
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Cost of revenues |
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Licenses, royalties and fees |
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21,900 |
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37,600 |
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68,800 |
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81,700 |
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Product and other sales |
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63,800 |
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142,900 |
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202,000 |
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366,600 |
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85,700 |
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180,500 |
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270,800 |
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448,300 |
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Gross profit |
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112,200 |
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306,500 |
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436,400 |
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629,800 |
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Operating expenses |
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Research and development |
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41,000 |
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40,500 |
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123,100 |
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119,400 |
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Sales and marketing |
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49,500 |
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75,000 |
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183,000 |
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173,800 |
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General and administrative |
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158,100 |
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53,500 |
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407,000 |
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171,700 |
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248,600 |
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169,000 |
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713,100 |
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464,900 |
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Net income (loss) from operations |
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(136,400 |
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137,500 |
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(276,700 |
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164,900 |
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Other income (expenses) |
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Reversal of accounts payable and
accrued expenses |
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166,200 |
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37,500 |
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166,200 |
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Interest income |
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500 |
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2,300 |
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2,800 |
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3,500 |
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Interest expense and bank charges |
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(500 |
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(1,700 |
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(1,600 |
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(5,400 |
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166,800 |
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38,700 |
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164,300 |
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Net income (loss) before income taxes |
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(136,400 |
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304,300 |
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(238,000 |
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329,200 |
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Income taxes |
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4,900 |
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900 |
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4,900 |
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Net income (loss) |
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(136,400 |
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299,400 |
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(238,900 |
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324,300 |
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Net earnings (loss) per common share |
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.01 |
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.01 |
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.01 |
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.01 |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding |
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Basic |
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52,285,837 |
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52,275,837 |
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52,281,948 |
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52,012,521 |
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Diluted |
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52,285,837 |
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53,504,353 |
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52,281,948 |
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53,324,628 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. |
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Nocopi Technologies, Inc.
Balance Sheets*
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September 30 |
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December 31 |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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(unaudited) |
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(audited) |
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Assets |
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Current assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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161,900 |
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263,600 |
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Accounts receivable less $5,000 allowance for
doubtful accounts |
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128,600 |
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221,900 |
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Inventory |
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99,600 |
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92,300 |
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Prepaid and other |
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32,100 |
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56,200 |
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Total current assets |
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422,200 |
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634,000 |
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Fixed assets |
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Leasehold improvements |
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72,500 |
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72,500 |
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Furniture, fixtures and equipment |
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184,900 |
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509,400 |
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257,400 |
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581,900 |
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Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization |
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230,500 |
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548,500 |
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26,900 |
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33,400 |
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Total assets |
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449,100 |
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$ |
667,400 |
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Liabilities and Stockholders Equity (Deficiency) |
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Current liabilities |
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Accounts payable |
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334,400 |
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364,200 |
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Accrued expenses |
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105,100 |
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137,200 |
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Accrued income taxes |
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Deferred revenue |
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10,000 |
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5,000 |
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Total current liabilities |
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449,500 |
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507,200 |
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Stockholders equity (deficiency) |
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Common stock, $.01 par value
Authorized 75,000,000 shares
Issued and outstanding
2008 52,285,837 shares; 2007 52,275,837 shares |
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522,900 |
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522,800 |
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Paid-in capital |
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12,086,700 |
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12,008,500 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(12,610,000 |
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(12,371,100 |
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160,200 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity (deficiency) |
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449,100 |
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$ |
667,400 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. |
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Nocopi Technologies, Inc.
Statements of Cash Flows*
(unaudited)
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Nine Months ended September 30 |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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Operating Activities |
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Net income (loss) |
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(238,900 |
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$ |
324,300 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to
cash used in operating activities |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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9,900 |
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15,200 |
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Reversal of accounts payable and accrued expenses |
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(37,500 |
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(166,200 |
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Compensation expense stock option grants |
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76,100 |
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(190,400 |
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173,300 |
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(Increase) decrease in assets |
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Accounts receivable |
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93,300 |
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(229,500 |
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Arbitration settlement receivable |
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50,000 |
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Inventory |
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(7,300 |
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3,200 |
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Prepaid and other |
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24,100 |
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(18,000 |
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Increase (decrease) in liabilities |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
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(24,400 |
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(14,700 |
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Accrued income taxes |
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(800 |
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4,900 |
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Deferred revenue |
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5,000 |
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(800 |
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89,900 |
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(204,900 |
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Net cash used in operating activities |
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(100,500 |
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(31,600 |
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Investing Activities |
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Additions to fixed assets |
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(3,400 |
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(17,600 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(3,400 |
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(17,600 |
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Financing Activities |
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Exercise of warrants |
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2,200 |
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Issuance of common stock |
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282,700 |
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Proceeds from demand loan |
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7,000 |
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Repayment of short-term loans |
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(77,000 |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
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2,200 |
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212,700 |
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Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
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(101,700 |
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163,500 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year |
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263,600 |
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53,100 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
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$ |
161,900 |
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$ |
216,600 |
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information |
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Cash paid for interest |
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2,700 |
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$ |
5,500 |
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Cash paid for income taxes |
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$ |
2,000 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. |
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NOCOPI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
Note 1. Financial Statements
The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements have been prepared by Nocopi
Technologies, Inc. (the Company). These statements include all adjustments (consisting only of
normal recurring adjustments) which management believes necessary for a fair presentation of the
statements and have been prepared on a consistent basis using the accounting policies described in
the summary of Accounting Policies included in the Companys 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-KSB.
Certain financial information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted
pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the accompanying
disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The Notes to Financial
Statements included in the 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-KSB should be read in conjunction with the
accompanying interim financial statements. Certain amounts in the 2007 financial statements have
been reclassified in order for them to be in conformity with the 2008 presentation. The interim
operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 may not be necessarily
indicative of the operating results expected for the full year.
Note 2. Management Plan
The Company recorded a net loss of $238,900 in the first nine months of 2008 and had negative cash
flow during that period. At September 30, 2008, the Company had negative working capital and
stockholders equity. At September 30, 2008, the Company had no loans outstanding; however, during
the third quarter of 2008, it secured a $100,000 line of credit with a bank to provide working
capital in the future, if needed. There have been no borrowings under the line of credit. While the
Company is not actively seeking additional investment at the present time due to the improvements
in its revenues during 2007 and 2008 compared to earlier years, it may seek investment in the
future, if needed, to support working capital requirements or to provide funding for new business
opportunities. There can be no assurances that the Company will be successful in obtaining
additional investment if such additional investment is sought. At this time, management of the
Company believes that its current cash reserves, borrowing capacity and revenue opportunities will
allow it to remain in operation for at least one year from the date of this report. There can be no
assurances that revenues in future periods will be sustained at levels that will allow the Company
to return to and maintain positive cash flow.
Note 3. Stock Based Compensation
The Company follows SFAS 123(R), Share-Based Payment and uses the Black-Scholes option pricing
model to calculate the grant-date fair value of an award.
On April 30, 2008, under the Companys directors option plan (the Plan), options to acquire
100,000 shares of the Companys common stock were granted to each of the five members of the Board
of Directors of the Company, including one member who is also an executive officer of
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the Company, at $.45 per share. Under the terms of the Plan, the options will (i) vest on
January 1, 2009, provided the director attends at least 75% of the years board meetings
and (ii) will expire five years from the date of grant. In accordance with the fair value method as
described in accounting requirements of SFAS No. 123(R), expense of approximately $121,700 is being
recognized during 2008 over the vesting period of the options to account for the cost of services
received by the Company in exchange for the grant of stock options. During the three and nine
months ended September 30, 2008, expense of approximately $45,600 and $76,100, respectively, was
recognized. As of September 30, 2008, the unrecognized portion of expense was approximately
$45,600. There were no stock options granted, exercised or cancelled during the nine months ended
September 30, 2007.
The following table summarizes all stock option activity of the Company since December 31, 2007:
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|
Weighted Average |
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|
|
Number |
|
|
Exercise |
|
|
Exercise |
|
|
|
of Shares |
|
|
Price |
|
|
Price |
|
Outstanding, December 31, 2007 |
|
|
1,750,000 |
|
|
$ |
.10 to $.22 |
|
|
$ |
.16 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued |
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.45 |
|
|
$ |
.45 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding options,
September 30, 2008 |
|
|
2,250,000 |
|
|
$ |
.10 to $.45 |
|
|
$ |
.23 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average remaining
contractual life (years) |
|
|
2.02 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercisable options,
September 30, 2008 |
|
|
1,750,000 |
|
|
$ |
.10 to $.22 |
|
|
$ |
.16 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average remaining
contractual life (years) |
|
|
1.29 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 4. Fixed Assets
During the third quarter of 2008, the Company wrote off approximately $327,900 of fully depreciated
furniture, fixtures and equipment that has been disposed of, along with an equal amount of
accumulated depreciation. There was no effect on the Companys results of operations.
Note 5. Line of Credit
In August 2008, the Company negotiated a $100,000 revolving line of credit with a bank. The line of
credit is secured by all the assets of the Company and bears interest at the banks prime rate plus
..5%. The line of credit is subject to an annual review and quiet period. There have been no
borrowings under the line of credit since its inception.
Note 6. Demand and Other Short-Term Loans
During the first nine months of 2007, the Company received (i) an unsecured loan of $7,000, bearing
interest at 7%, from Michael A. Feinstein, M.D., its Chairman of the Board and
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(ii) repaid loans in the amount of $77,000 provided by four individuals in 2005 and 2006 including
the $15,000 loan from Herman Gerwitz, a Director. At September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the
Company had no loans outstanding.
Note 7. Stockholders Equity (Deficiency)
During the second quarter of 2008, a warrant holder exercised warrants to acquire 10,000 shares of
common stock of the Company at $.22 per share. During the second quarter of 2007, the Company sold
568,193 shares of its common stock to nine non-affiliated individual investors and 20,833 shares to
Philip B. White, a Director, for a total of $282,700 pursuant to a valid private placement.
Note 8. Other Income (Expenses)
Included in Other income (expenses) for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 is $37,500 related
to the reversal of certain accounts payable and accrued expenses that the Company, with legal
counsel, has determined to be no longer statutorily payable. In the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2007, Other income (expenses) included the reversal of $166,200 of fees that had been
accrued, but not paid, under a consulting agreement that terminated in December 2002. During the
third quarter of 2007, the Company, with legal counsel, determined that the statute of limitations
on the consultants ability to bring a claim had expired.
Note 9. Income Taxes
There is no income tax benefit for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2008
because the Company has determined that the realization of the net deferred tax asset is not
assured. The Company has created a valuation allowance for the entire amount of such benefits. In
the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2007, the Company recorded a provision of
$4,900 for estimated federal corporate alternative minimum taxes. The Company recorded an income
tax expense of $900 in the nine months ended September 30, 2008 for certain state income taxes due
for 2007 in excess of the tax liability recorded in that year.
There was no change in unrecognized tax benefits during the period ended September 30, 2008 and
there was no accrual for uncertain tax positions as of September 30, 2008.
Tax years from 2005 through 2007 remain subject to examination by U.S. federal and state
jurisdictions.
Note 10. Earnings (loss) per Share
In accordance with SFAS No. 128, Earnings per Share, basic earnings (loss) per common share is
computed using net earnings divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for
the periods presented. Diluted earnings per common share assumes that outstanding common shares
were increased by shares issuable upon exercise of those stock options and warrants for which the
market price exceeds the exercise price, less shares that could have been purchased by the Company
with related proceeds. Because the Company reported a net loss for the three months and nine months
ended September 30, 2008, common stock equivalents, consisting of stock options and warrants, were
anti-dilutive for those periods.
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Note 11. Commitment
During the second quarter of 2008, the Company entered into a three-year employment agreement,
commencing June 1, 2008, with Michael A. Feinstein, M.D., Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
Officer of the Company. Dr. Feinstein receives base compensation of $85,000 per year plus a
performance bonus determined by the Companys Board of Directors. Minimum annual payments under
this employment agreement are: $21,200 - 2008; $85,000 - 2009; $85,000 - 2010; and $35,400 - 2011.
Note 12. Major Customer and Geographic Information
The Companys revenues, expressed as a percentage of total revenues, from non-affiliated customers
that equaled 10% or more of the Companys total revenues were:
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|
|
Three Months ended |
|
Nine Months ended |
|
|
September 30 |
|
September 30 |
|
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
Customer A |
|
|
38 |
% |
|
|
53 |
% |
|
|
45 |
% |
|
|
46 |
% |
Customer B |
|
|
23 |
% |
|
|
24 |
% |
|
|
22 |
% |
|
|
27 |
% |
Customer C |
|
|
23 |
% |
|
|
13 |
% |
|
|
18 |
% |
|
|
12 |
% |
The Companys non-affiliate customers whose individual balances amounted to more than 10% of
the Companys net accounts receivable, expressed as a percentage of net accounts receivable, were:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30 |
|
December 31 |
|
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
Customer A |
|
|
55 |
% |
|
|
68 |
% |
Customer B |
|
|
21 |
% |
|
|
10 |
% |
Customer C |
|
|
12 |
% |
|
|
22 |
% |
The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and generally does not require
collateral. The Company also maintains allowances for potential credit losses.
The Companys revenues by geographic region are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months ended |
|
|
Nine Months ended |
|
|
|
September 30 |
|
|
September 30 |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
North America |
|
$ |
152,100 |
|
|
$ |
370,200 |
|
|
$ |
547,400 |
|
|
$ |
778,400 |
|
Other |
|
|
45,800 |
|
|
|
116,800 |
|
|
|
159,800 |
|
|
|
299,700 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
197,900 |
|
|
$ |
487,000 |
|
|
$ |
707,200 |
|
|
$ |
1,078,100 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Item 2.
NOCOPI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Managements Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward-Looking Information
The following Managements Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial
Condition should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Financial Statements and related notes
included elsewhere in this report as well as with the Companys audited Financial Statements and
Notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2007 included in the Companys Annual Report on
Form 10-KSB filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2008.
The information in this discussion contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the Companys actual results,
performance or achievements or industry results to be materially different from any future results,
performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Such factors
include those described in Risk Factors. The forward-looking statements included in this report
may prove to be inaccurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in these
forward-looking statements, and the uncertainty relating to the current financial crisis in todays
economic environment and the potential reduction in demand for the Companys products, you should
not consider this information to be a guarantee by the Company or any other person that its
objectives and plans will be achieved. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise
its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any
projected results (expressed or implied) will not be realized.
Results of Operations
The Companys revenues are derived from royalties paid by licensees of the Companys
technologies, fees for the provision of technical services to licensees and from the direct sale of
(i) products incorporating the Companys technologies, such as inks, security paper and pressure
sensitive labels, and (ii) equipment used to support the application of the Companys technologies,
such as ink-jet printing systems. Royalties consist of guaranteed minimum royalties payable by the
Companys licensees and/or additional royalties which typically vary with the licensees sales or
production of products incorporating the licensed technology. Technical services, in the form of
on-site or telephone consultations by members of the Companys technical staff, may be offered to
licensees of the Companys technologies. The consulting fees are billed at agreed upon per diem or
hourly rates at the time the services are rendered. Service fees and sales revenues vary directly
with the number of units of service or product provided.
The Company recognizes revenue on its lines of business as follows:
a) License fees and royalties are recognized when the license term begins. Upon inception of
the license term, revenue is recognized in a manner consistent with the nature of the transaction
and the earnings process, which generally is ratably over the license term;
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b) Product sales are recognized (i) upon shipment of products; (ii) when the price is fixed or
determinable and (iii) when collectability is reasonably assured; and
c) Fees for technical services are recognized when (i) the service has been rendered; (ii) an
arrangement exists; (iii) the price is fixed or determinable based upon a per diem or hourly rate;
and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured.
The Company believes that, as fixed costs reductions beyond those it has achieved in recent
years may not be achievable, its operating results are substantially dependent on revenue levels.
Because revenues derived from licenses and royalties carry a much higher gross profit margin than
other revenues, operating results are also substantially affected by changes in revenue mix.
Both the absolute amounts of the Companys revenues and the mix among the various sources of
revenue are subject to substantial fluctuation. The Company has a relatively small number of
substantial customers rather than a large number of small customers. Accordingly, changes in the
revenue received from a significant customer can have a substantial effect on the Companys total
revenue and on its revenue mix and overall financial performance. Such changes may result from a
customers product development delays, engineering changes, changes in product marketing strategies
and the like. In addition, certain customers have, from time to time, sought to renegotiate certain
provisions of their license agreements and, when the Company agrees to revise terms, revenues from
the customer may be affected. The addition of a substantial new customer or the loss of a
substantial existing customer may also have a substantial effect on the Companys total revenue,
revenue mix and operating results.
Revenues for the third quarter of 2008 were $197,900 compared to $487,000 in the third quarter
of 2007, a decrease of $289,100, or approximately 59%. Licenses, royalties and fees decreased by
$68,800, or approximately 39%, to $105,600 in the third quarter of 2008 from $174,400 in the third
quarter of 2007. The decrease in licenses, royalties and fees is due primarily to lower licensing
revenues derived from the Companys licensees in the Entertainment and Toy Products business as
their shipments to retail customers were significantly lower than in the same period of the
previous year. Product and other sales were $92,300 in the third quarter of 2008 compared to
$312,600 in the third quarter of 2007, a decrease of $220,300, or approximately 70%. In the second
quarter of 2007, a new licensee in the Entertainment and Toy Products business placed initial
orders with the Company for the reactive inks used in its product lines that utilize the Companys
technologies. These initial quantities of ink, along with additional purchases subsequent to the
second quarter of 2007, have proven adequate to manufacture sufficient product to meet the
licensees customer demands through the current time. The Company has not received substantial ink
orders from this licensee to date in 2008. Additionally, sales of the Companys security paper
declined in the third quarter of 2008 compared to the third quarter of 2007.
For the first nine months of 2008, revenues were $707,200, $370,900, or approximately 34%,
lower than revenues of $1,078,100 in the first nine months of 2007. Licenses, royalties and fees of
$409,700 in the first nine months of 2008 were $108,700, or approximately 36%, higher than $301,000
in the first nine months of 2007, due primarily to the inception during the first half of 2007 of a
license arrangement with one new licensee in the Entertainment and Toy Products business from whom
royalty revenues commenced in the second quarter of 2007 offset in part by the non-renewal of one
license during 2007. Product and other sales declined by $479,600, or approximately 62%, to
$297,500 in the first nine months of 2008 from $777,100 in the first nine
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months of 2007. As discussed above, the first nine months of 2007 included initial sales of
the Companys reactive inks sold to a new licensee in the Entertainment and Toy Products business
that were not repeated in the first nine months of 2008. The Company experienced a decline in sales
of its security papers in the nine months of 2008 compared to the first nine months of 2007. The
Company derived approximately $119,600 and $473,100 in the third quarter and first nine months of
2008, respectively, in revenues from licensees and their printers in the Entertainment and Toy
Products market compared to approximately $376,000 and $783,400 in the third quarter and first nine
months of 2007, respectively. The Company believes that revenues from licensees in the
Entertainment and Toy Products market will grow in future periods compared to the third quarter and
first nine months of 2008 as its licensees expand their lines of products utilizing the Companys
technologies, develop new and expand existing retail outlets for their products and ink inventories
at the licensed printers require replenishment. There can be no assurances that revenues from
licensees in the Entertainment and Toy Products market will increase in future periods, nor can the
timing of such potential revenue increases be predicted, particularly given the uncertain economic
conditions currently being experienced worldwide.
The Companys gross profit decreased to $112,200 in the third quarter of 2008 or approximately
57% of revenues from $306,500 or approximately 63% of revenues in the third quarter of 2007.
Licenses, royalties and fees carry a substantially higher gross profit than product sales, which
generally consist of supplies or other manufactured products which incorporate the Companys
technologies or equipment used to support the application of its technologies. These items (except
for inks which are manufactured by the Company) are generally purchased from third-party vendors
and resold to the end-user or licensee and carry a significantly lower gross profit than licenses,
royalties and fees. As both revenues represented by licenses, royalties and fees and from product
and other sales decreased in the third quarter of 2008 compared to the third quarter of 2007, the
gross profit in both absolute dollars and as a percentage of revenues was negatively affected.
For the first nine months of 2008, the gross profit was $436,400, or approximately 62% of
revenues, compared to $629,800, or approximately 58% of revenues, in the first nine months of 2007.
While the gross profit in absolute dollars decreased in the first nine months of 2008 compared to
the first nine months of 2007, the gross profit, expressed as a percentage of revenues increased in
the first nine months of 2008 compared to the first nine months of 2007 resulting from the increase
in revenues represented by licenses, royalties and fees in the first nine months of 2008 compared
to the first nine months of 2007.
As the variable component of cost of revenues related to licenses, royalties and fees is a low
percentage of these revenues and the fixed component is not substantial, period to period changes
in revenues from licenses, royalties and fees can significantly affect both the gross profit from
licenses, royalties and fees as well as the overall gross profit. Primarily due to the increase in
revenues from licenses, royalties and fees in the first nine months of 2008 from the first nine
months of 2007, the gross profit from licenses royalties and fees increased to approximately 83% of
revenues from licenses royalties and fees in the first nine months of 2008 from approximately 73%
in the first nine months of 2007. The gross profit from licenses, royalties and fees improved
nominally in the third quarter of 2008 to approximately 79% of revenues from licenses, royalties
and fees from approximately 78% in the third quarter of 2007.
The gross profit, expressed as a percentage of revenues, of product and other sales is
dependent on both the overall sales volumes of product and other sales and on the mix of the
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specific goods produced and/or sold. As a result of lower sales of both inks and security
paper products as well as higher fixed expenses due to a staff addition in mid-2007, the gross
profit from product and other sales declined to approximately 31% of revenues from product and
other sales in the third quarter of 2008 from approximately 54% in the third quarter of 2007 and to
approximately 32% of revenues from product and other sales in the first nine months of 2008 from
approximately 53% in the first nine months of 2007.
Research and development expenses of $41,000 and $123,100 in the third quarter and first nine
months of 2008 approximated the $40,500 and $119,400 in the third quarter and first nine months of
2007.
Sales and marketing expenses decreased to $49,500 in the third quarter of 2008 from $75,000 in
the third quarter of 2007. The decrease primarily reflects lower commission expense related to the
lower level of revenues in the third quarter of 2008 compared to the third quarter of 2007 offset
in part by fees paid to a sales consultant engaged late in the third quarter of 2007 and expenses
associated with the maintenance of the Companys new web site. In the first nine months of 2008,
sales and marketing expenses increased to $183,000 from $173,800 in the first nine months of 2007.
The increase primarily reflects expenses associated with the Companys attendance at two trade
shows, fees paid to a sales consultant engaged late in the third quarter of 2007 as well as
development and maintenance expenses associated with the Companys new web site offset in part by
lower commission expense on the lower level of revenues in the first nine months of 2008 compared
to the first nine months of 2007.
General and administrative expenses increased to $158,100 in the third quarter of 2008 from
$53,500 in the third quarter of 2007. The increase in the third quarter of 2008 compared to the
third quarter of 2007 is due primarily to: a) $45,600 in expenses recorded in the third quarter of
2008 in connection with the issuance of 500,000 options to purchase shares of the Companys common
stock to members of the Companys Board of Directors in April 2008 (there were no options issued in
2007); b) higher compensation expense due in part to greater securities law compliance obligations
and the inception of a three-year employment agreement with the Companys Chief Executive Officer
whereby the Chief Executive Officer receives minimum compensation of $85,000 per year beginning in
June 2008; c) higher patent acquisition and maintenance expenses and d) higher legal and accounting
fees related to higher levels of services required. For the first nine months of 2008, general and
administrative expenses increased to $407,000 from $171,700 in the first nine months of 2007 due
primarily to: a) the Companys one-time contribution of $40,000 to a licensee of the Company under
an agreement whereby the licensee acquired an interest in a patent held by a third party and the
Company received, among other things, certain assurances regarding its continuing ability to
manufacture and sell products to this licensee; b) $76,100 in expenses recorded through September
30, 2008 in connection with the issuance of 500,000 options to purchase shares of the Companys
common stock to members of the Companys Board of Directors in April 2008 (there were no options
issued in 2007); c) higher compensation expense due in part to greater securities law compliance
obligations and the inception in June 2008 of an employment agreement with the Companys Chief
Executive Officer; d) higher patent acquisition and maintenance expenses and e) higher legal and
accounting fees related to higher levels of services required.
Other income (expenses) in the first nine months of 2008 includes the reversal of $37,500 of
accounts payable and accrued expenses that the Company, with legal counsel, has determined to be no
longer statutorily payable. Other income (expenses) in the third quarter and first nine
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months of 2007 included the reversal of $166,200 of accrued consulting fees that the Company,
with legal counsel, determined to be no longer statutorily payable. Additionally, interest income
on funds invested decreased in the third quarter and first nine months of 2008 compared to the
third quarter and first nine months of 2007 due to lower levels of funds invested and lower
interest rates associated with the financial crisis in todays economy. There was no interest
expense in the third quarter and first nine months of 2008 as there were no loans outstanding
during those periods.
The net loss of $136,400 in the third quarter of 2008 compared to net income of $299,400 in
the third quarter of 2007 results primarily from a lower gross profit on a lower level of revenues,
stock option expense, higher compensation expense and no income from the reversal of accounts
payable and accrued expenses offset in part by lower commission expense. The net loss of $238,900
for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 compared to net income of $324,300 in the nine months
ended September 30, 2007 results primarily from a one time transaction with a licensee, stock
option expense, higher compensation expense and lower income derived from the reversal of accounts
payable and accrued expenses that are no longer statutorily payable offset in part by lower
commission expense.
Plan of Operation, Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Companys cash and cash equivalents decreased to $161,900 at September 30, 2008 from
$263,600 at December 31, 2007. During the nine months of 2008, the Company received $2,200 from the
exercise of warrants to purchase 10,000 shares of its common stock and used $100,500 to fund
operations and $3,400 to fund capital purchases.
While the Company has added new licensees in the Entertainment and Toy Market over the past
two years and has obtained significant increases in revenues from licenses, royalties and product
sales from these licensees and their third party printers, its working capital requirements have
increased primarily in support of inventory and receivables related to these revenues; however,
during 2007, the Company achieved significant increases in revenues and recorded net income of
$386,000 and $56,100 of operating cash flow. The Company recorded a net loss of $238,900 in the
first nine months of 2008 and had negative cash flow during that period. At September 30, 2008, the
Company had negative working capital and stockholders equity. At September 30, 2008, the Company
had no loans outstanding; however, during the third quarter of 2008, it secured a $100,000 line of
credit with a bank to provide working capital in the future, if needed. There have been no
borrowings under the line of credit. While the Company is not actively seeking additional
investment at the present time due to the improvements in its revenues during 2007 and 2008
compared to earlier years, it may seek investment in the future, if needed, to support working
capital requirements or to provide funding for new business opportunities. There can be no
assurances that the Company will be successful in obtaining additional investment if such
additional investment is sought. At this time, management of the Company believes that its current
cash reserves, borrowing capacity and revenue opportunities will allow it to remain in operation
for at least one year from the date of this report. There can be no assurances that revenues in
future periods will be sustained at levels that will allow it to return to and maintain positive
cash flow.
While the investment received in 2007 and improvement in operations positively impacted the
Companys liquidity situation, it continues to maintain a cost containment program including
curtailment of discretionary research and development and sales and marketing expenses, where
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possible. In 2007, it increased employment by one individual, acquired capital equipment to
increase its ink production capacity and, in the second quarter of 2008, finalized an employment
agreement with its Chief Executive Officer.
The Companys plan of operation for the twelve months beginning with the date of this
quarterly report consists of capitalizing on the specific business relationships it has developed
in the Entertainment and Toy Products business through ongoing applications development for these
licensees. The Company is also actively pursuing potential opportunities for its applications in
new markets. The Company believes that these initiatives can provide increases in revenues and it
will continue to increase its production and technical staff as necessary and invest in capital
equipment needed to support potential growth in its ink production requirements. The Company may
raise additional capital, in the form of debt, equity or both to support its working capital
requirements. There can be no assurances that the Company will be successful in raising additional
capital if such additional capital is sought.
The Company generates a significant portion of its total revenues from licensees in the
Entertainment and Toy Products market. A slowdown in consumer spending, particularly during this
holiday season, due to the current negative economic environment could adversely affect the sales
of these licensees products that are generally sold through retail outlets. The Companys
revenues, results of operations and liquidity would likewise be negatively impacted.
Risk Factors
The Companys operating results, financial condition and stock price are subject to certain
risks, some of which are beyond the Companys control. These risks could cause actual operating and
financial results to differ materially from those expressed in the Companys forward looking
statements, including the risks described below and the risks identified in other documents which
are filed and furnished with the SEC including the Companys annual report on Form 10-KSB filed on
March 31, 2008:
Dependency on Major Customer. The Companys recent growth in revenues and return of profitability
in 2007 has resulted primarily from relationships developed with a major customer and two of its
operating companies. Revenues derived directly from this customer and indirectly, through its third
party printer, equaled approximately 67% of the Companys revenues in the first nine months of 2008
and approximately 71% of the Companys full year 2007 revenues. The Company also has substantial
receivables from these businesses. While multi-year licenses exist with these organizations, the
Company is dependent on its licensees to develop new products and markets that will generate
increases in its licensing and product revenues. The inability of these licensees to maintain at
least current levels of sales of products utilizing the Companys technologies could adversely
affect its operating results and cash flow.
Possible Inability to Develop New Business. While the Company has raised cash through additional
capital investment in 2007 and improved its operating cash flow, it intends to limit increases in
its operating expenses. Management of the Company believes that any significant improvement in the
Companys cash flow must result from increases in revenues from traditional sources and from new
revenue sources. The Companys ability to develop new revenues may depend on the extent of both its
marketing activities and its research and development activities, both of which are limited. There
are no assurances that the resources that the Company can
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devote to marketing and to research and development will be sufficient to increase its revenues to
levels that will enable it to return to and maintain positive operating cash flow in the future.
Inability to Obtain Raw Materials and Products for Resale. The Companys adverse financial
condition in previous periods required it to significantly defer payments due vendors who supply
raw materials and other components of its security inks, security paper that it purchases for
resale, professional and other services. As a result, the Company is required to pay cash in
advance of shipment to certain of its suppliers. Delays in shipments to customers caused by the
inability to obtain materials on a timely basis and the possibility that certain current vendors
may permanently discontinue to supply the Company with needed products could impact its ability to
service its customers, thereby adversely affecting its customer and licensee relationships.
Management of the Company believes that capital investment in 2007 and improvements in operating
cash flow have allowed the Company to improve its relationships with its vendors and professional
service providers. There are no assurances that the Company will be able to continue to maintain
its vendor relationships in an acceptable manner.
Uneven Pattern of Quarterly and Annual Operating Results. The Companys revenues, which are derived
primarily from licensing, royalties and sales of products incorporating its technologies, are
difficult to forecast due to the long sales cycle of its technologies, the potential for customer
delay or deferral of implementation of its technologies, the size and timing of inception of
individual license agreements, the success of its licensees and strategic partners in exploiting
the market for the licensed products, modifications of customer budgets, and uneven patterns of
royalty revenue and product orders. As the Companys revenue base is not substantial, delays in
finalizing license contracts, implementing the technology to initiate the revenue stream and
customer ordering decisions can have a material adverse effect on the Companys quarterly and
annual revenue expectations and, as its operating expenses are substantially fixed, income
expectations will be subject to a similar adverse outcome. As licensees for the Entertainment and
Toy Products markets are added, the unpredictability of the Companys revenue stream may be further
impacted.
Volatility of Stock Price. The market price for the Companys common stock has historically
experienced significant fluctuations and may continue to do so. From inception through 2006, the
Company had operated at a loss and has not produced revenue levels traditionally associated with
publicly traded companies. The Companys common stock is not listed on a national or regional
securities exchange and, consequently, it receives limited publicity regarding its business
achievements and prospects. Additionally, securities analysts and traders do not extensively follow
the Companys stock and its stock is also thinly traded. The Companys market price may be affected
by announcements of new relationships or modifications to existing relationships. The stock prices
of many developing public companies, particularly those with small capitalizations, have
experienced wide fluctuations not necessarily related to operating performance. Such fluctuations
may adversely affect the market price of the Companys common stock.
Intellectual Property. The Company relies on a combination of protections provided under applicable
international patent, trademark and trade secret laws. The Company also relies on confidentiality,
non-analysis and licensing agreements to establish and protect its rights in its proprietary
technologies. While the Company actively attempts to protect these rights, its technologies could
possibly be compromised through reverse engineering or other means. In addition, the Companys
ability to enforce its intellectual property rights through appropriate
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legal action had been and may continue to be limited by its adverse liquidity. There can be no
assurances that the Company will be able to protect the basis of its technologies from discovery by
unauthorized third parties or to preclude unauthorized persons from conducting activities that
infringe on its rights. The Companys adverse liquidity situation in previous years had also
impacted its ability to obtain patent protection on its intellectual property and to maintain
protection on previously issued patents. The Company has made payments of $11,900 for all known
maintenance fees due during 2008. There can be no assurances that the Company will be able to
continue to prosecute new patents and maintain issued patents. As a result, the Companys customer
and licensee relationships could be adversely affected and the value of its technologies and
intellectual property (including their value upon liquidation) could be substantially diminished.
Economic Conditions. The Companys revenue is susceptible to changes in general economic
conditions, and a recession, slowdown in consumer spending or other significant downturn in the
U.S. economy as a whole, or in any geographic markets from which the Company derives revenue, could
substantially impact its sales, liquidity, ability to develop new customers, and overall results of
operations.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
During September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 157, Fair
Value Measurements (SFAS 157), which is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15,
2007 with earlier adoption encouraged. SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for
measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about
fair value measurements. In February 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position FAS 157-2, Effective
Date of FASB Statement No. 157, which delayed the effective date of SFAS 157 for all non-financial
assets and liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the
financial statements on a recurring basis, until January 1, 2009. The Company adopted SFAS 157 on
January 1, 2008 for all financial assets and liabilities, but the implementation did not require
additional disclosures or have a significant impact on the Companys financial statements. The
Company has not yet determined the impact the implementation of SFAS 157 will have on the Companys
non-financial assets and liabilities which are not recognized or disclosed on a recurring basis.
However, the Company does not anticipate that the full adoption of SFAS 157 will significantly
impact its financial statements.
During February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and
Financial LiabilitiesIncluding an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115 (SFAS 159), which permits
entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The
objective of SFAS 159 is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity
to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities
differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. The Company has adopted
SFAS 159 on January 1, 2008 and has elected not to measure any additional financial assets,
liabilities or other items at fair value.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations (SFAS 141R).
SFAS 141R establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer recognizes and measures in
its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, any
noncontrolling interest in the acquiree and the goodwill acquired. SFAS 141R also
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establishes disclosure requirements to enable the evaluation of the nature and financial effects of
the business combination. This statement is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2009 and
will change the accounting for business combinations on a prospective basis.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial
Statementsan amendment of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51 (SFAS 160). SFAS 160 establishes
accounting and reporting standards for ownership interests in subsidiaries held by parties other
than the parent, the amount of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the
noncontrolling interest, changes in a parents ownership interest, and the valuation of retained
noncontrolling equity investments when a subsidiary is deconsolidated. SFAS 160 also establishes
disclosure requirements that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent
and the interests of the noncontrolling owners. This statement is effective for the Company
beginning January 1, 2009. This statement is not currently applicable to the Company since it has
no majority-owned subsidiaries.
In March 2008, the FASB issued Statement No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and
Hedging Activities (SFAS 161), which is effective January 1, 2009. SFAS 161 requires enhanced
disclosures about derivative instruments and hedging activities to allow for a better understanding
of their effects on an entitys financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. Among
other things, SFAS 161 requires disclosures of the fair values of derivative instruments and
associated gains and losses in a tabular format. SFAS 161 is not currently applicable to the
Company since the Company does not have derivative instruments or hedging activity.
In May 2008, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 162, The Hierarchy of
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (FAS 162). This Standard identifies the sources of
accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles to be used in the preparation
of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are presented in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles. FAS 162 directs the hierarchy to the entity, rather than the
independent auditors, as the entity is responsible for selecting accounting principles for
financial statements that are presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles. The Standard is effective 60 days following SEC approval of the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board amendments to remove the hierarchy of generally accepted accounting
principles from the auditing standards. FAS 162 is not expected to have an impact on the financial
statements.
In April 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) FAS 142-3, Determination of the Useful
Life of Intangible Assets, which amends the factors that should be considered in developing renewal
or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under
FASB Statement No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. This Staff Position is effective for
financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods
within those fiscal years. Early adoption is prohibited. This FSP is not currently applicable to
the Company since the Company does not have any intangible assets.
In June 2008, the FASB issued FSP EITF 03-6-1, Determining Whether Instruments Granted in
Share-Based Payment Transactions are Participating Securities. This FSP provides that
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unvested share-based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend
equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities and shall be included in the
computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. The Company does not currently
have any share-based awards that would qualify as participating securities. Therefore, application
of this FSP is not expected to have an effect on the Companys financial reporting.
In May 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) APB 14-1, Accounting for Convertible Debt
That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement) (FSP 14-1). FSP
14-1 will be effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December
15, 2008. The FSP includes guidance that convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash
upon conversion should be separated between the liability and equity components, with each
component being accounted for in a manner that will reflect the entitys nonconvertible debt
borrowing rate when interest costs are recognized in subsequent periods. The Company does not
currently have any convertible debt instruments. Therefore, application of this FSP is not expected
to have an effect on the Companys financial reporting.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
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Item 4T. Controls and Procedures
(a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company has carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the
Companys management, including the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer,
of the effectiveness of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act
Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e). Based upon that evaluation, the Companys Chief Executive Officer
and Chief Financial Officer have concluded, as of the end of the period covered by this report,
that the Companys disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information
required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is
recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified within the rules and
forms of the SEC, and are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the
Company in these reports is accumulated and communicated to management as appropriate to allow
timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
(b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in the Companys internal controls over financial reporting (as such
term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the most recent fiscal
quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, its internal
controls over financial reporting.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Not Applicable
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Not Applicable
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not Applicable
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Not Applicable
Item 5. Other Information
Not Applicable
Item 6. Exhibits
(a) Exhibits
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3.1 |
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Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation. |
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3.2 |
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Amended and Restated Bylaws. |
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10.18 |
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Business Loan Agreement, Promissory Note and Commercial Security
Agreement dated August 19, 2008 between the Company and Sovereign Bank. |
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31.1 |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a). |
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31.2 |
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a). |
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32. |
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Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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DATE: November 14, 2008 |
NOCOPI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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/s/ Michael A. Feinstein, M.D.
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Michael A Feinstein, M.D. |
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Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer |
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DATE: November 14, 2008 |
/s/ Rudolph A. Lutterschmidt
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Rudolph A. Lutterschmidt |
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Vice President & Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
3.1 |
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Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation. |
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3.2 |
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Amended and Restated Bylaws. |
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10.18 |
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Business Loan Agreement, Promissory Note and Commercial Security
Agreement dated August 19, 2008 between the Company and Sovereign
Bank. |
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31.1 |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a). |
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31.2 |
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a). |
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32.1 |
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Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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