Form 10-Q
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 June 30, 2010.
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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
of incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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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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(Zip Code) |
(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 has submitted electronically and posted on its
corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted
pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a 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.
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Large accelerated filer o
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Accelerated filer o
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Non-accelerated filer o
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Smaller reporting company þ |
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(Do not check if a 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. 56,643,708 shares of common stock, par value $.01, as of
August 16, 2010
NOCOPI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
INDEX
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Nocopi Technologies, Inc.
Statements of Operations*
(unaudited)
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Three Months ended June 30 |
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Six Months ended June 30 |
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2010 |
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2009 |
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2010 |
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2009 |
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Revenues |
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Licenses, royalties and fees |
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57,700 |
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$ |
95,300 |
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$ |
111,700 |
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$ |
165,800 |
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Product and other sales |
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94,500 |
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92,200 |
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133,200 |
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135,300 |
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152,200 |
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187,500 |
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244,900 |
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301,100 |
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Cost of revenues |
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Licenses, royalties and fees |
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19,100 |
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23,300 |
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39,800 |
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43,300 |
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Product and other sales |
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57,300 |
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66,200 |
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104,300 |
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113,400 |
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76,400 |
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89,500 |
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144,100 |
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156,700 |
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Gross profit |
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75,800 |
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98,000 |
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100,800 |
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144,400 |
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Operating expenses |
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Research and development |
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35,100 |
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40,900 |
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77,100 |
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83,100 |
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Sales and marketing |
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34,700 |
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95,700 |
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69,100 |
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169,600 |
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General and administrative |
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74,500 |
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88,300 |
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175,000 |
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197,900 |
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144,300 |
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224,900 |
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321,200 |
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450,600 |
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Net loss from operations |
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(68,500 |
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(126,900 |
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(220,400 |
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(306,200 |
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Other income (expenses) |
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Reversal of accounts payable |
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69,100 |
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69,100 |
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Interest expense, bank charges and
financing cost |
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(2,600 |
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(800 |
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(5,800 |
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(1,000 |
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(2,600 |
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68,300 |
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(5,800 |
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68,100 |
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Net loss |
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(71,100 |
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(58,600 |
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(226,200 |
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(238,100 |
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Basic and diluted net loss per common share |
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(.00 |
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(.00 |
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(.00 |
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(.00 |
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Basic and diluted weighted average common
shares outstanding |
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55,441,208 |
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52,541,045 |
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55,206,752 |
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52,413,441 |
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See accompanying notes to these financial statements. |
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Nocopi Technologies, Inc.
Balance Sheets*
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June 30 |
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December 31 |
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2010 |
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2009 |
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(unaudited) |
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Assets |
Current assets |
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Cash |
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59,100 |
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37,200 |
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Accounts
receivable less $5,000 allowance for doubtful accounts |
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98,700 |
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140,400 |
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Inventory |
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46,300 |
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66,100 |
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Prepaid and other |
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33,000 |
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35,200 |
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Total current assets |
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237,100 |
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278,900 |
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Fixed assets |
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Leasehold improvements |
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72,500 |
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72,500 |
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Furniture, fixtures and equipment |
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184,900 |
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184,900 |
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257,400 |
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257,400 |
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Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization |
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246,400 |
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242,200 |
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11,000 |
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15,200 |
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Total assets |
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248,100 |
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$ |
294,100 |
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Liabilities and Stockholders Deficiency |
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Current liabilities |
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Line of credit |
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100,000 |
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100,000 |
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Demand loans |
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50,500 |
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Accounts payable |
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271,600 |
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268,400 |
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Accrued expenses |
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136,500 |
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106,900 |
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Deferred revenue |
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75,000 |
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13,900 |
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Total current liabilities |
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633,600 |
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489,200 |
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Stockholders deficiency |
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Common stock, $.01 par value |
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Authorized 75,000,000 shares |
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Issued and outstanding
2010 55,581,208 shares; 2009 54,972,296 shares |
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555,800 |
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549,700 |
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Paid-in capital |
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12,317,100 |
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12,287,400 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(13,258,400 |
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(13,032,200 |
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Total stockholders deficiency |
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(385,500 |
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(195,100 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders deficiency |
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$ |
248,100 |
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$ |
294,100 |
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Nocopi Technologies, Inc.
Statements of Cash Flows*
(unaudited)
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Six Months ended June 30 |
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2010 |
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Operating Activities |
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Net loss |
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(226,200 |
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(238,100 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating
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Depreciation and amortization |
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4,200 |
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4,600 |
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Compensation expense stock option grants |
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3,000 |
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7,900 |
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Financing cost warrant grants |
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2,200 |
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Reversal of accounts payable |
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(69,100 |
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(216,800 |
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(294,700 |
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Decrease in assets |
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Accounts receivable |
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41,700 |
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51,600 |
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Inventory |
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19,800 |
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15,700 |
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Prepaid and other |
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2,200 |
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13,800 |
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Increase in liabilities |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
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32,800 |
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57,600 |
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Deferred revenue |
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61,100 |
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7,200 |
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157,600 |
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145,900 |
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Net cash used in operating activities |
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(59,200 |
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(148,800 |
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Financing Activities |
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Net borrowings under line of credit |
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75,000 |
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Proceeds from demand loans |
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50,500 |
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Issuance of common stock |
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30,600 |
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41,000 |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
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81,100 |
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116,000 |
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Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
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21,900 |
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(32,800 |
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Cash at beginning of year |
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37,200 |
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87,200 |
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Cash at end of period |
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$ |
59,100 |
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$ |
54,400 |
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Cash paid for interest |
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1,900 |
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400 |
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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 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K should be read in conjunction with the
accompanying interim financial statements. The interim operating results for the three months and
six months ended June 30, 2010 may not be necessarily indicative of the operating results expected
for the full year.
The Company follows FASB ASC 220 in reporting comprehensive income. Comprehensive income is a more
inclusive financial reporting methodology that includes disclosure of certain financial information
that historically has not been recognized in the calculation of net income. Since the Company has
no items of other comprehensive income, comprehensive income (loss) is equal to net income (loss).
Note 2. Going Concern
Since its inception, the Company has incurred significant losses and, as of June 30, 2010, had
accumulated losses of $13,258,400. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, the Company had a net
loss from operations of $220,400 and negative cash flow from operations of $59,200. At June 30,
2010, the Company had negative working capital of $396,500 and a stockholders deficiency of
$385,500. For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Companys net loss from operations was
$455,000. Due in part to the recession that has and is continuing to negatively impact the
countrys economy, the Company, which is substantially dependent on its licensees to generate
licensing revenues, may incur further operating losses and experience negative cash flow in the
future. Achieving profitability and positive cash flow depends on the Companys ability to generate
and sustain significant increases in revenues and gross profits from its traditional business and
new product lines. There can be no assurances that the Company will be able to generate sufficient
revenues and gross profits to return to and sustain profitability and positive cash flow in the
future.
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During the six months ended June 30, 2010, the Company received unsecured loans totaling $50,500
from four individuals, of which $7,500 was lent by Herman M. Gerwitz, a Director. In the second
quarter of 2010, the Company raised $30,600 in a private placement exempt from registration under
section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, whereby 460,000 shares of the Companys
common stock were sold to two non-affiliated individual investors and
148,912 shares of the Companys common stock were sold to a Director of the Company. During 2009,
the Company raised $162,000 in this private placement whereby 2,426,042 shares of the Companys
common stock were sold to six non-affiliated individual investors and 260,417 were sold to a
Director of the Company. Receipt of funds from these individuals, along with borrowings during 2009
under its line of credit with a bank, has permitted the Company to continue in operation to the
current date. During 2009, the Company borrowed the entire $100,000 under the line of credit,
obtained in 2008, to fund its operating activities. In August 2010, the Company accepted an offer
by the bank to repay the outstanding loan balance in forty-eight equal monthly installments, plus
interest, beginning in October 2010. Management of the Company believes that it will need
additional capital in the immediate future both to fund investments needed to increase its
operating revenues to levels that will sustain its operations and to fund operating deficits that
it anticipates will continue until revenue increases from traditional and new product lines can be
realized. There can be no assurances that the Company will be successful in obtaining sufficient
additional capital, or if it does, that the additional capital will enable the Company to impact
its revenues so as to have a material positive effect on the Companys operations and cash flow.
The Company believes that without additional capital, whether in the form of debt, equity or both,
it may be forced to cease operations in the near future.
Note 3. Stock Based Compensation
The Company follows FASB ASC 718, Compensation Stock Compensation, and uses the Black-Scholes
option pricing model to calculate the grant-date fair value of an award.
In February 2009, the Board of Directors of the Company granted options to acquire 200,000 shares
of its common stock to five employees of the Company, options to acquire 75,000 shares of its
common stock to two consultants and options to acquire 50,000 shares of its common stock to an
officer of the Company at $.12 per share. The options vested in February 2010 and expire five years
from the date of grant. In accordance with the fair value method as described in the accounting
requirements of FASB ASC 718, expense of approximately $22,900 was recognized over the vesting
period of the options through February 2010 to account for the cost of services received by the
Company in exchange for the grant of stock options. There was no expense recognized during the
three months ended June 30, 2010. During the three months ended June 30, 2009, compensation expense
of approximately $6,000 was recognized. During the six months ended June 30, 2010 and June
30, 2009, compensation expense of approximately $3,000 and $7,900, respectively, was recognized.
There was no unrecognized portion of expense at June 30, 2010. The Companys stock option plans
terminated prior to 2010 and no further stock options can be granted under the plans; however,
stock options granted before the termination dates may be exercised through their expiration dates.
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The following table summarizes all stock option activity of the Company since December 31, 2009:
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Weighted Average |
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Exercise |
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Outstanding options
December 31, 2009 |
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1,325,000 |
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$ |
.10 to $.45 |
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$ |
.24 |
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Canceled |
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280,000 |
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$.10 and $.12 |
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$ |
.11 |
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Outstanding options
June 30, 2010 |
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1,045,000 |
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$ |
.11 to $.45 |
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$ |
.27 |
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Weighted average remaining
contractual life (years) |
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2.20 |
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Exercisable options
June 30, 2010 |
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1,045,000 |
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$ |
.11 to $.45 |
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$ |
.27 |
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Weighted average remaining
contractual life (years) |
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2.20 |
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Note 4. Line of Credit
In 2008, the Company negotiated a $100,000 revolving line of credit with a bank to provide a source
of working capital. The line of credit is secured by all the assets of the Company and bears
interest at the banks prime rate plus .5%. At June 30, 2010, the interest rate applicable to the
Companys line of credit was 3.75%. The line of credit is subject to an annual review and quiet
period. Until the third quarter of 2010, the Company had been required to pay interest only on
borrowings under the line of credit. During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company borrowed
the entire $100,000 available under the line of credit. In the third quarter of 2010, the Company
was notified by the bank that the line of credit was not being renewed and was offered repayment
terms, which the Company has accepted, to repay the outstanding loan balance in forty-eight equal
monthly installments of $2,083, plus interest at the banks prime rate plus .5%, beginning in
October 2010.
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Note 5. Demand Loans
In March 2010, the Company received unsecured loans totaling $40,500 from three individuals of
which $7,500 was lent by Herman M. Gerwitz, a Director. The loans bear interest at 8% and are
payable on demand. The loans were used to finance the Companys working capital requirements.
Additionally, the Company granted warrants to purchase 40,500 shares of common stock of the Company
at $.0703 per share to these three individuals. The warrants expire in five years. A financing cost
of approximately $1,800 representing the fair value of the warrants was charged to income in the
first quarter of 2010. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes
pricing model with the following assumptions: expected life-5 years; interest rate-2.65%;
volatility-77% and dividend yield-0. In May 2010, the Company received an unsecured loan of $10,000
from an individual. The loan bears interest at 8% and is payable on
demand. The loan was used to finance the Companys working capital requirements. Additionally, the
Company granted warrants to purchase 10,000 shares of common stock of the Company at $.06 per share
to this individual. The warrants expire in five years. A financing cost of approximately $400
representing the fair value of the warrants was charged to income in the second quarter of 2010.
The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes pricing model with the
following assumptions: expected life-5 years; interest rate 2.11%; volatility-78% and dividend
yield-0. The acceptance of these unsecured loans constitutes a violation of certain covenants under
the Companys line of credit which gives the lender certain rights including requiring the Company
to repay the entire outstanding loan balance of $100,000. Such a requirement by the bank could have
a material adverse effect on the Companys financial condition. Management of the Company intends
to cure this violation.
The following table summarizes the Companys warrant activity since December 31, 2009:
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Exercise |
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Exercise |
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of Shares |
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Price |
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Price |
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Outstanding, December 31, 2009 |
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47,000 |
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$ |
.21 to $.27 |
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$ |
.23 |
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Warrants issued |
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50,500 |
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$.06 and $.07 |
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$ |
.07 |
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Outstanding, June 30, 2010 |
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97,500 |
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$ |
.06 to $.27 |
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$ |
.14 |
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Weighted average remaining
contractual life (years) |
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3.02 |
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Exercisable warrants, June 30, 2010 |
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97,500 |
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$ |
.06 to $.27 |
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$ |
.14 |
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contractual life (years) |
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3.02 |
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Note 6. Stockholders Deficiency
During the second quarter of 2010, the Company sold 460,000 shares of its common stock to two
non-affiliated individuals and 148,912 shares of its common stock to Philip B. White, a Director,
for a total of $30,600 pursuant to a private placement. During the second quarter of 2009, the
Company sold 640,625 shares of its common stock to two non-affiliated individuals for a total of
$41,000 pursuant to the private placement.
Note 7. Other Income (Expenses)
Other income (expenses) included, for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2009, the
reversal of $69,100 of accounts payable related to invoices received from 2001 through 2003 from a
business for consulting services that the Company, with legal counsel, had determined to be no
longer statutorily payable as the statute of limitations to bring a claim had expired.
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Note 8. Income Taxes
There is no income tax benefit for the losses for the three months and six months ended
June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009 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.
There was no change in unrecognized tax benefits during the period ended June 30, 2010 and there
was no accrual for uncertain tax positions as of June 30, 2010.
Tax years from 2006 through 2009 remain subject to examination by U.S. federal and state
jurisdictions.
Note 9. Loss per Share
In accordance with FASB ASC 260, Earnings per Share, basic earnings (loss) per common share is
computed using net earnings (loss) 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 six months ended June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009, common stock equivalents, consisting of stock
options and warrants, were anti-dilutive.
Note 10. 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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28 |
% |
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17 |
% |
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30 |
% |
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18 |
% |
Customer B |
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16 |
% |
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34 |
% |
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19 |
% |
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36 |
% |
Customer C |
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10 |
% |
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8 |
% |
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12 |
% |
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10 |
% |
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29 |
% |
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30 |
% |
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18 |
% |
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25 |
% |
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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:
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June 30 |
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December 31 |
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2010 |
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2009 |
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Customer A |
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35 |
% |
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19 |
% |
Customer B |
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24 |
% |
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59 |
% |
Customer C |
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5 |
% |
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Customer D |
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19 |
% |
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13 |
% |
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 loss of a major
customer could have a material adverse effect on the Companys business operations and financial
condition.
The Companys revenues by geographic region are as follows:
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Three Months ended |
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June 30 |
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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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North America |
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$ |
108,200 |
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$ |
131,800 |
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$ |
200,900 |
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$ |
226,700 |
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Other |
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44,000 |
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55,700 |
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44,000 |
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74,400 |
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$ |
152,200 |
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$ |
187,500 |
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$ |
244,900 |
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$ |
301,100 |
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Note 11. Subsequent Events
In August 2010, the Company sold 1,000,000 shares of its common stock to three non-affiliated
investors and 62,500 shares of its common stock to Herman M. Gerwitz, a Director, for a total of
$34,000 in a private placement.
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Item 2.
NOCOPI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Managements Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operation
Forward-Looking Information
This Form 10-Q contains 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, regarding, among
other things, anticipated improvements in operations, the Companys plans, earnings, cash flow and
expense estimates, strategies and prospects, both business and financial. All statements other than
statements of current or historical fact contained in this report are forward-looking statements.
The words believe, expect, anticipate, should, plan, will, may, intend,
estimate, potential, continue and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company, are
intended to identify forward-looking statements.
The Company has based these forward-looking statements largely on its current expectations and
projections about future events, financial trends, market opportunities, competition, and the
adequacy of the Companys available cash resources, which the Company believes may affect its
financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. This Form 10-Q
also contains forward-looking statements attributed to third parties. All such statements can be
affected by inaccurate assumptions, including, without limitation, with respect to risks,
uncertainties, anticipated operating efficiencies, new business prospects and the rate of expense
increases. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking statements
in this report may not occur and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated or
implied in the forward-looking statements. For these reasons, and because of 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. When
you consider these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the Risk Factors and other
cautionary statements set forth in this Item 2 and elsewhere in this Form 10-Q. The Companys
forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. The Company undertakes no obligation to
update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise.
The following Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations 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, 2009 included in the Companys Annual Report on
Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2010, and keeping in mind
this entire cautionary statement regarding forward-looking information.
10
Results of Operations
The Companys revenues are derived from (i) royalties paid by licensees of the Companys
technologies, (ii) fees for the provision of technical services to licensees and (iii) the direct
sale of (a) products incorporating the Companys technologies, such as inks, security paper and
pressure sensitive labels, and (b) 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;
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 cost 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.
11
Revenues for the second quarter of 2010 were $152,200 compared to $187,500 in the second
quarter of 2009, a decrease of $35,300, or approximately 19%. Licenses, royalties and fees
decreased by $37,600, or approximately 39%, to $57,700 in the second quarter of 2010 from $95,300
in the second quarter of 2009. The decrease in licenses, royalties and fees is due primarily to
declines in licensing revenues from three licensees in the entertainment and toy
products business offset in part by higher royalties from licensees in the retail receipt and
document fraud market, several of which were added during 2009. In the first quarter of 2010, the
Company was informed that one licensee in the entertainment and toy products market was
discontinuing a product line incorporating technology licensed under a license agreement, ceasing
ink purchases related to the these products and selling off its remaining inventory of these
products. As a result of this licensees decision, no royalties were derived from products sold
under this license in the second quarter of 2010. In the second quarter of 2009, royalties of
$17,300 were received from this licensee. Additionally, second quarter 2010 revenues generated from
a second licensee in the entertainment and toy products market, whose license contains guaranteed
minimum annual royalties, declined compared to the second quarter of 2009. Late in the second
quarter of 2010, the Company concluded a multi-year license, containing guaranteed minimum
royalties, with a new licensee in the entertainment and toy products market that it believes will
generate future revenues, including ink sales, for the Company. Also, in the second quarter of
2010, the Company established a relationship with a large international business that, in the third
quarter of 2010, will result in the introduction of entertainment and toy products incorporating
the Companys technologies in South America. There can be no assurances that the marketing and
product development activities of these new, as well existing, licensees and other businesses in
the entertainment and toy products market will produce significant increased revenues for the
Company in future periods, nor can the timing of any potential revenue increases be predicted,
particularly given the uncertain economic conditions being experienced worldwide. Product and other
sales increased by $2,300, or approximately 2%, to $94,500 in the second quarter of 2010 from
$92,200 in the second quarter of 2009. Sales of ink increased in the second quarter of 2010
compared to the second quarter of 2009 reflecting increases in security ink sales to the Companys
licensees in the retail receipt and document fraud market offset in part by lower ink sales to the
third party printer of the Companys major licensee in the entertainment and toy products business.
The Company derived revenues of approximately $70,100 from licensees and their printers in the
entertainment and toy products market in the second quarter of 2010 compared to approximately
$121,100 in the second quarter of 2009. Sales of security paper declined in the second quarter of
2010 compared to the second quarter of 2009.
For the first six months of 2010, revenues were $244,900, $56,200, or approximately 19%, lower
than revenues of $301,100 in the first six months of 2009. Licenses, royalties and fees of $111,700
in the first six months of 2010 were $54,100, or approximately 33%, lower than $165,800 in the
first six months of 2009, due primarily to the same factors that caused the revenue decline in the
second quarter of 2010 compared to the second quarter of 2009. Product and other sales declined by
$2,100, or approximately 2%, to $133,200 in the first six months of 2010 from $135,300 in the first
six months of 2009. As in the second quarter of 2010, higher sales of security ink to the Companys
licensees in the retail receipt and document fraud market in the first six months of 2010 compared
to the first six months of 2009 were offset in part by lower ink sales to the third party printer
of the Companys major licensee in the entertainment and toy products business. The Company derived
revenues of approximately $96,100 from licensees and their printers in the entertainment and toy
products market in the first six months of 2010 compared to approximately $185,600 in the first six
months of 2009. The Company experienced a decline in sales of its security papers in the first six
months of 2010 compared to the first six months of 2009.
12
The Companys gross profit decreased to $75,800 in the second quarter of 2010 or approximately
50% of revenues from $98,000 in the second quarter of 2009 or approximately 52% of revenues.
Licenses, royalties and fees have historically carried a higher gross profit than
product and other 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 lower gross
profit than licenses, royalties and fees. The lower gross profit in the second quarter of 2010
compared to the second quarter of 2009 results primarily from lower gross revenues from licenses,
royalties and fees and product and other sales in the second quarter of 2010 compared to the second
quarter of 2009.
For the first six months of 2010, the gross profit was $100,800, or approximately 41% of
revenues, compared to $144,400, or approximately 48% of revenues, in the first six months of 2009.
The decrease in the gross profit in absolute dollars and as a percentage of revenues in the first
six months of 2010 compared to the first six months of 2009 resulted from lower gross revenues of
both licenses, royalties and fees and product and other sales in the first six months of 2010
compared to the first six months of 2009.
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 decrease in
revenues from licenses, royalties and fees in the second quarter of 2010 compared to the second
quarter of 2009, the gross profit from licenses, royalties and fees decreased to approximately 67%
of revenues from licenses, royalties and fees in the second quarter of 2010 from approximately 76%
in the second quarter of 2009 and to approximately 64% of revenues from licenses, royalties and
fees in the first six months of 2010 from approximately 74% in the first six months of 2009.
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
specific goods produced and/or sold. The gross profit from product and other sales increased to
approximately 39% of revenues in the second quarter of 2010 compared to approximately 28% of
revenues from product and other sales in the second quarter of 2009 due to higher sales of these
products in the second quarter of 2010 compared to the second quarter of 2009, favorable margins on
certain products due to both customer mix and raw materials prices and a staff reduction during the
second quarter of 2010. For the first six months of 2010, the gross profit, expressed as a
percentage of revenues, increased to approximately 22% of revenues from product and other sales
compared to approximately 16% of revenues from product and other sales in the first six months of
2009 for the same reasons as the increase in the second quarter of 2010 compared to the second
quarter of 2009.
Research and development expenses declined to $35,100 the second quarter of 2010 from $40,900
in the second quarter of 2009 and to $77,100 in first six months of 2010 from $83,100 in first six
months of 2009 due primarily to the departure of one employee during the second quarter of 2010.
13
Sales and marketing expenses decreased to $34,700 in the second quarter of 2010 from $95,700
in the second quarter of 2009 and to $69,100 in the first six months of 2010 from $169,600 in the
first six months of 2009. The decrease in both the second quarter and first six months of 2010
compared to the second quarter and first six months of 2009 is due to the
Companys decision in the second half of 2009 to modify its method of marketing its security
products to loss prevention departments in retailers. As a result, the Company incurred no
consulting fees or business show expense in the second quarter and first six months of 2010 and its
travel expense declined in the second quarter and first six months of 2010 compared to the second
quarter and first six months of 2009. Additionally, due to the lower level of sales in the second
quarter and first six months of 2010 compared to the second quarter and first six months of 2009,
commission expense was lower in the second quarter and first six months of 2010 compared to the
second quarter and first six months of 2009.
General and administrative expenses decreased to $74,500 in the second quarter of 2010 from
$88,300 in the second quarter of 2009 and to $175,000 in the first six months of 2010 from $197,900
in the first six months of 2009 due primarily to lower legal expenses in the second quarter and
first six months of 2010 compared to the second quarter and first six months of 2009 as there were
lower requirements for these services and lower compensation expense during the second quarter and
first six months of 2010 compared to the second quarter and first six months of 2009.
Other income (expenses) included, for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2009, the
reversal of $69,100 of accounts payable related to invoices received from 2001 through 2003 from a
business for consulting services that the Company, with legal counsel, had determined to be no
longer statutorily payable as the statute of limitations to bring a claim had expired.
Additionally, the Company incurred higher interest expense and financing costs in the second
quarter and first six months of 2010 compared to the second quarter and first six months of 2009 on
funds borrowed under its line of credit and, in 2010, from demand loans obtained during 2010.
The net loss of $71,100 in the second quarter of 2010 compared to the net loss of $58,600 in
the second quarter of 2009 results primarily from a lower gross profit on a lower level of
revenues, no reversal of accounts payable and higher interest and financing cost offset in part by
lower sales and marketing expenses and lower compensation expense due to staff reductions in the
second quarter of 2010. The Companys lower net loss of $226,200 for the six months ended June 30,
2010 compared to the net loss of $238,100 in the six months ended June 30, 2009 results primarily
from lower sales and marketing expenses offset in part by a lower gross profit on a lower level of
revenues, no reversal of accounts payable in 2010 and higher interest and financing costs.
Management of the Company does not believe that inflation and changing prices have had a
significant effect on its revenues and results of operations during the second quarter and first
six months of 2010 and the second quarter and first six months of 2009.
Plan of Operation, Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Companys cash increased to $59,100 at June 30, 2010 from $37,200 at December 31, 2009.
During the first six months of 2010, the Company received $30,600 from the sale of 608,912 shares
of its common stock, borrowed $50,500 from four individuals and used $59,200 to fund operations.
14
During the first six months of 2010, the Companys revenues declined as a result of declines
in licensing revenues from its principal licensees in the entertainment and toy products business.
This decline was offset somewhat by increases in revenues from its original and new licensees
in the retail receipt and document fraud market. In addition, as a result of the Companys decision
in the second half of 2009 to modify its method of marketing its security products to loss
prevention departments in retailers by marketing these products through licensed printers who serve
this market segment, the Companys selling expenses declined in the first half of 2010 compared to
the first half of 2009. Additionally, the Company reduced it staff by two individuals in the second
quarter of 2010. As the overhead savings more than offset the lower gross profit, the Company
recorded a lower net loss of $226,200 in the first half of 2010 compared to $238,100 in the first
half of 2009 and had negative operating cash flow of $59,200 during the first half of 2010. The
Companys net loss from operations was reduced in the first half of 2010 to $220,400 from $306,200
in the first half of 2009. At June 30, 2010, the Company had negative working capital of $396,500
and a stockholders deficiency of $385,500. For the full year 2009, the Company had a net loss of
$389,400 and had negative operating cash flow of $312,000 during the year. At December 31, 2009,
the Company had negative working capital of $210,300 and a $195,100 stockholders deficiency. In
2008, the Company secured a $100,000 line of credit with a bank to provide working capital in the
future. During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company borrowed the entire $100,000 available
under the line of credit. In August 2010, the Company accepted an offer by the bank to repay the
outstanding loan balance in forty-eight equal monthly installments, plus interest, beginning in
October 2010. During the first half of 2010, the Company received unsecured loans totaling $50,500
from four individuals. Additionally, the Company, in 2009 and 2010 through the date of this report,
has raised $226,600 through the sale of 4,357,871 shares of its common stock. These borrowings and
sales of common stock have allowed the Company to remain in operation through the current date.
There can be no assurances that the Company will be able to secure sufficient additional funding
through investment or borrowings that will allow the Company to fund losses that it presently
believes will continue during 2010. The Company believes that without immediate additional
investment, it may be forced to cease operations in the near future.
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, including a new licensee added in the second
quarter of 2010, through ongoing applications development for these licensees. Additionally, the
Company anticipates further revenue growth in the retail loss prevention market through increased
royalties from and security ink sales to its historical and newly added licensees in this market.
The Company believes that these initiatives can provide increases in revenues and it will adjust
its production and technical staff as necessary and invest in capital equipment needed to support
potential growth in its ink production requirements. The Company has received and continues to seek
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.
The Company generates a significant portion of its total revenues from licensees in the
entertainment and toy products market. A continuation of the slowdown in consumer spending that was
experienced during 2009 due to the current negative economic environment may adversely affect the
sales of these licensees products that are generally sold through retail outlets over the balance
of the year. The Companys revenues, results of operations and liquidity would likewise be
negatively impacted as they were during 2009.
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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-K filed on
March 31, 2010:
Access to Capital. The Company anticipates that it will need to raise capital in the immediate
future to fund its historical and new business operations. The current crisis in the financial
markets has caused serious deterioration in the net worth and liquidity of many investors,
including that of potential investors in the Company, and seriously eroded investor confidence in
general thereby making it more difficult for the Company to raise capital. If the Company is unable
to secure capital in the near future, in the form debt, equity or both, it may be forced to cease
operations. There can be no assurances that the Company will be successful in obtaining additional
investment in sufficient amounts to fund its ongoing business operations.
Line of Credit. The Company has a $100,000 line of credit with a bank. During the six months ended
June 30, 2010 the Company accepted unsecured loans totaling $50,500 from four individuals. The
acceptance of these unsecured loans constituted a violation of certain covenants of the Companys
line of credit with a bank. Under the terms of the line of credit agreement, this covenant
violation is an event of default whereby the bank has certain rights including requiring the
Company to repay the entire outstanding loan balance. In August 2010, the Company accepted an offer
by the bank to repay the outstanding loan balance of $100,000 in forty-eight equal monthly
installments, plus interest, beginning in October 2010. A requirement by the bank for immediate
repayment of the entire outstanding loan balance could have a material adverse effect on the
Companys financial condition.
Dependency on Major Customer. The Company derives a significant percentage of its revenues through
a relationship with a major customer and two of its operating companies. Revenues obtained directly
from this customer and indirectly, through its third party printers, equaled approximately 45% of
the Companys second quarter 2010 revenues, approximately 37% of the Companys first half 2010
revenues and approximately 56% of the Companys 2009 full year 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 the Companys operating results and cash flow. As the Companys licensees are
subject to, and have been adversely affected, by economic conditions related to the current
economic conditions, the Companys revenues may be adversely impacted. In 2009, the Company entered
into a three year license agreement, containing guaranteed minimum annual royalties, commencing
January 2010 with this customer covering products sold under previous license agreements with two
of the licensees operating divisions. The agreement contains renewal options. In March 2010, the
Company was informed that this customer is discontinuing a product line incorporating technology
licensed under a separate license agreement, ceasing ink purchases related to the these products
and selling off its remaining inventory of these products. In 2009, the Companys revenues related
to this discontinued product line were approximately 7% of the Companys total revenues. There can
be
no assurances that the recently renewed license will continue in force at the same, or more
favorable, terms beyond its current termination date.
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Possible Inability to Develop New Business. While the Company raised cash through additional
capital investment, borrowings under its line of credit in 2009 and loans from individuals in 2010,
it has limited 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 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 has required it to significantly defer payments due vendors who supply raw materials and
other components of the Companys security inks, security paper that the Company purchases for
resale and to providers of 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 supplying the Company with needed products and services
could impact the Companys ability to service its customers, thereby adversely affecting its
customer and licensee relationships. While receipt of funds through the sale of shares of the
Companys common stock and borrowings under the Companys line of credit and from others have
allowed the Company to continue in operation to the current date, there can be no assurances that
the Company will be able 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 the Companys 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, with the exception
of 2007, the Company 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.
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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 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 also impacts its ability to obtain patent protection on its
intellectual property and to maintain protection on previously issued patents. The Company has been
advised by its patent counsel that patent maintenance fees approximating $2,600 will be due during
2010. The Company intends to keep one of the two affected patents in force. 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 the present global recession that is expected to continue during 2010. Decreasing consumer
confidence, further slowdown in consumer spending or other 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 and overall results of operations, as these factors may result in decreased demand
for the Companys products from its customers and licensees, and the Companys ability to develop
new customers and licensees. Due to the uncertainty surrounding the financial crisis, and the
Companys ability to predict the effect such conditions will have on its customers and licensees,
the Company cannot predict the scope or magnitude of the negative effect that such an ongoing
global financial crisis and economic slowdown will have on it.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In January 2010, FASB issued ASU No. 2010-06, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (ASC Topic
820), Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements. This update provides amendments to ASC
Topic 820 that will provide more robust disclosures about (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. This standard
is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for
the disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements in the roll forward of activity
in Level 3 fair value measurements. Those disclosures are effective for fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 2010, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. This standard is not
currently applicable to the Company.
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In January 2010, FASB issued ASU No. 2010-05, Compensation Stock Compensation (ASC Topic 718),
Escrowed Share Arrangements and the Presumption of Compensation. This update codifies Emerging
Issues Task Force D-110. This standard is not currently applicable to the Company.
In January 2010, FASB issued ASU No. 2010-01, Equity (ASC Topic 505), Accounting for Distributions
to Shareholders with Components of Stock and Cash. The update clarifies that the stock portion of a
distribution to shareholders that allows them to elect to receive cash or stock with a potential
limitation on the total amount of cash that all shareholders can elect to receive in the aggregate
is considered a share issuance that is reflected prospectively in earnings per share and is not
considered a stock dividend for purposes of ASC Topic 505 and Topic 260, Earnings Per Share. This
standard is effective for interim and annual periods ending on or after December 15, 2009, and
should be applied on a retrospective basis. This standard is not currently applicable to the
Company.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In October 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standard Update
(ASU) No. 2009-13 on ASC 605, Revenue Recognition Multiple Deliverable Revenue Arrangement a
consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force (ASU 2009-13). ASU 2009-13 amended guidance
related to multiple-element arrangements which requires an entity to allocate arrangement
consideration at the inception of an arrangement to all of its deliverables based on their relative
selling prices. The consensus eliminates the use of the residual method of allocation and requires
the relative-selling-price method in all circumstances. All entities must adopt the guidance no
later than the beginning of their first fiscal year beginning on or after June 15, 2010. Entities
may elect to adopt the guidance through either prospective application for revenue arrangements
entered into, or materially modified, after the effective date or through retrospective application
to all revenue arrangements for all periods presented. (ASU) No. 2009-13 on ASC 605 is currently
not applicable to the Company.
In October 2009, the FASB issued ASU No. 2009-14 on ASC 985, Certain Revenue Arrangements That
Include Software Elements (ASU 2009-14). ASU 2009-14 amended guidance that is expected to
significantly affect how entities account for revenue arrangements that contain both hardware and
software elements. As a result, many tangible products that rely on software will be accounted for
under the revised multiple-element arrangements revenue recognition guidance, rather than the
software revenue recognition guidance. The revised guidance must be adopted by all entities no
later than fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010. An entity must select the same
transition method and same period for the adoption of both this guidance and the revisions to the
multiple-element arrangements guidance noted above. ASU No. 2009-14 on ASC 985 is currently not
applicable to the Company.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
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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, our internal
controls over financial reporting.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
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Not Applicable
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Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds |
On April 1, 2010, the Company sold 250,000 shares of its Common Stock, par value $.01
per share, to an individual investor (who was acquainted with a member of the Companys
Board of Directors) for $14,000, or $0.056 per share; on April 14, 2010, the Company sold
148,912 shares of its Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, to Philip B. White, a
Director, for $6,500, or $.04365 per share; on June 1, 2010, the Company sold 210,000
shares of its Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, to an individual investor (who was
acquainted with a member of the Companys Board of Directors) for $10,080, or $0.048 per
share. On May 18, 2010, the Company issued warrants, expiring in five years, to purchase
10,000 shares of its Common Stock, par value $.01 at $.06, to an individual (who was
acquainted with a member of the Companys Board of Directors) in conjunction with his
providing an unsecured loan of $10,000 to the Company. All shares were sold and warrants
were issued in private transactions exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of
the Securities Act. No underwriters were involved in these transactions or received any
commissions or other compensation. Proceeds of the sales of common stock were used to fund
the Companys working capital requirements.
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During the first six months of 2010, the Company accepted unsecured loans totaling
$50,500 from four individuals. The acceptance of these unsecured loans constituted a
violation of certain covenants of the Companys $100,000 line of credit with a bank. Under
the terms of the line of credit agreement, this covenant violation is an event of default.
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Other Information |
Not Applicable
(a) Exhibits
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer required by Rule
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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
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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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NOCOPI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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DATE: August 23, 2010 |
/s/ Michael A. Feinstein, M.D.
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Michael A Feinstein, M.D. |
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Chairman of the Board, President &
Chief Executive Officer |
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DATE: August 23, 2010 |
/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
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a). |
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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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