-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, RfvzHAlHlKvLRPJSy0C87hdIYnt3Sr8q+uDKp/tGldgk178vX4kB9gwVX5luSscN FtTQ5fxy3cFfz3MyAyKxQg== 0000950148-00-000197.txt : 20000215 0000950148-00-000197.hdr.sgml : 20000215 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950148-00-000197 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10KSB40 PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19981231 FILED AS OF DATE: 20000214 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: MYO DIAGNOSTICS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001029312 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SURGICAL & MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & APPARATUS [3841] IRS NUMBER: 954089525 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10KSB40 SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-19285 FILM NUMBER: 540115 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3710 S ROBERTSON BLVD CITY: CULVER CITY STATE: CA ZIP: 90232 BUSINESS PHONE: 3105595500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3710 S ROBERTSON CITY: CULVER CITY STATE: CA ZIP: 90232 10KSB40 1 FORM 10KSB40 1 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-KSB [X] Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998 [ ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Commission file number 333-19285 MYO DIAGNOSTICS, INC. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name of Small Business Issuer In Its Charter) California - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) 95-4089525 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 3710 South Robertson Boulevard Culver City, California 90232 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code) (310) 559-5500 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Issuer's telephone Number, Including Area Code) Securities registered under to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act: Title of Each Class Name of Each Exchange on which Registered: None Securities registered under to Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act: None Check whether the issuer: (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 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 past 90 days. Yes [ ] No [X] Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of Regulation S-B is not contained in this form, and no disclosure will be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB or any amendment to this Form 10-KSB [X] Revenues for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998 will be disclosed pursuant to an amendment to this Form 10-KSB. At March 31, 1999 the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the issuer was $8,916,370. At December 31, 1998 the issuer had 8,916,370 shares of Common Stock, $0.001 par value, issued and outstanding. Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one): Yes [ ] No [X] DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: None ITEMS OMITTED PURSUANT TO RULE 12b-25: None 2 Table of Contents Part I Item 1. Description of Business Item 2. Description of Property Item 3. Legal Proceedings Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Part II Item 5. Market for Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matter Item 6. Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation Item 7. Financial Statements Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants and Financial Disclosure Part III Item 9. Directors and Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons; Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act Item 10. Executive Compensation Item 11. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management Item 12. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions Item 13. Exhibits and reports on Form 8-K SIGNATURES FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULES 3 PART I Item 1. Description of Business. History and Prior Activities Myo Diagnostics, Inc. (the "Company") is a development stage company which was formed in 1988 to develop and bring to market a new patented medical information system called Muscle Pattern Recognition ("MPR"). The Company, headquartered in Culver City, California, was incorporated in California in January 1987 as AREX, Inc. The name was changed to Devion Group and then to Myo Diagnostics, Inc. in September 1989. The Company held a 97.2% general partnership interest in Myo Diagnostics, Ltd. (the "Partnership"), a California partnership, that began operations in April 1991. The Partnership researched and developed the hardware and related software to perform Muscle Pattern Recognition pursuant to a license agreement with Toomim Research Group ("TRG"), a partnership of three of the Company's shareholders, which holds a United States patent on the MPR technology. In December 1994, the Partnership's assets (including the license agreement) and liabilities were transferred to the Company at their book value and neither the Partnership nor the Company recognized any gain or loss. The 2.8% partners exchanged their interests in the Partnership, totaling $547,885, for 755,330 shares of Common Stock of the Company and notes in the aggregate principal amount of $175,000. The business combination was recorded in a manner similar to a "pooling-of-interest" method of accounting. Under this method, assets and liabilities of the Partnership were recorded at historical cost. General The Company was formed to develop and bring to market a new patented medical information system called Muscle Pattern Recognition ("MPR"). MPR analyzes patterns of muscle recruitment--the engagement of muscles in order to perform a specific body movement--to provide objective evidence of muscle dysfunction which assists in the diagnosis of muscle injury. It can identify affected muscle sites, determine the existence of muscle dysfunction, and measure its severity. The results of an MPR evaluation are presented in a comprehensive report which is generated at the Company's central processing facility. The Company believes that the capabilities of its MPR System are unique and the MPR System addresses an unmet market need which has become even more pressing in view of the cost-consciousness of the present health care environment. The MPR System supports the cost-containment and risk management goals of insurers and managed care providers by giving them means to measure treatment outcomes, to eliminate unnecessary care, and to detect outright fraud. It can serve as a forensic medical tool in medical/legal cases and reduce the exposure of insurers of disability and workers compensation risks. MPR's scientific foundation originates from the research of Dr. Hershel Toomim, one of the principals of the Company. Over the ten-year period that preceded the formation of the Company, Dr. Toomim did extensive research on the patterns of interactions occurring between the various muscles which participate in the execution of a movement. Central to the MPR concept is the discovery of movement-specific patterns which can be captured by simultaneously recording the electromyographic ("EMG") signals of all participating muscles. The comparison of a patient's patterns with those of "normal" subjects, using an expert system (described in greater detail below), is the basis of the evaluation. Up until now, the Company has focused its development efforts on the back and neck muscle application; it plans to address other muscle groups in the future. The first MPR system prototype capable of measuring simultaneously up to 14 muscle sites was Alpha and Beta tested in early 1990. A limited market test was initiated in September 1990 in Southern California, through a non-exclusive Mobile Diagnostic Distributor. Four technologists were certified by the Company and approximately 300 patients were tested through June 1991. The Company appointed in-house and independent sales representatives to expand the market test. These market tests served to establish the prerequisites necessary to commence marketing the product. These prerequisites included: an independent scientific validation of the system, conclusive clinical studies, a demonstration of the successful use of MPR information as medical/legal evidence, and the publication of papers in peer reviewed journals. In the opinion of management, these prerequisites have been met. See "Product--Scientific Validation of the System" and "--Legal Validation of the System." In February 1996, the Company entered into a distribution agreement with Medical Consulting Images, Co. ("MCIC"), a well established, Cleveland-based diagnostic imaging service company. Under the distribution agreement, MCIC is committed to present the product to potential users to create awareness of the MPR procedure ("introduce" the product) in 20 markets in the five states in which it operates. MCIC did not successfully introduce the product or conduct MPR evaluations (other than limited evaluations for clinical purposes), and in February 1998 the Company terminated this distribution agreement. 4 Market Market Environment. The United States health care delivery and payment systems have been undergoing profound changes over the past few years. These changes have been driven by the determination of employers to halt the alarming escalation of health care spending, by the concerns of the health care industry over the threat of regulatory controls, and by a general awareness that the system is plagued by major flaws. "Liability System Incentives to Consume Excess Medical Care," a November 1995 study by the RAND Corporation Institute for Civil Justice, found an estimated 59% of the costs submitted in support of soft injury claims for auto accidents was excess. This study further indicated that "the implications of this analysis reached far beyond auto insurance premiums. Our data clearly suggests that large amounts of medical resources are being unnecessarily consumed." Lead by managed care providers, the re-engineering of the industry has brought a new focus on the cost-effectiveness of services and procedures. Capitated payment plans have reversed the financial incentives of managed care providers, and insurers of traditional indemnity plans have had to adopt similar cost-containment techniques to compete. Management believes these trends will benefit the Company as MPR provides important means required for cost-containment: means to objectively diagnose a condition to aid in the selection of the most appropriate treatment course, means to measure outcomes which can prevent overuse, and means to detect fraud in workers compensation, personal injury, and disability cases involving back injury. Back Muscle Diagnostic Market. Back pain and back muscle injuries from automobile, sports and work related accidents affect a large number of individuals. In 1994, back injuries represented the largest cause of workdays lost (27% of all non-fatal occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work) according to the 75 Resource Tables, United States Department of Commerce, Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 1996). According to Work Injury Management, Vol. 2, No. 4 (July/August 1993), lower back injuries were the most prevalent cause of compensable injuries in the United States with an estimated cost of $16 billion per year. The United States Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, stated in Publication No. 95-0643, Acute Low Back Problems in Adults: Assessment and Treatment (December 1994) that low back problems affect more than 80% of the population sometime during their life. It also indicated that 50% of working aged adults experience symptoms of back pain each year. An article in California Worker's Compensation Enquirer, Vol. 13, No. 4 (October 1995) under the signature of Dr. Richard Hyman, estimates that, in 1994, soft tissue back injuries may have accounted for up to 70% or $2.1 billion of California's $3 billion annual worker's compensation medical costs. The Company believes that the United States offers as many annual examination opportunities for MPR as it does for MRI. According to Market Intelligence Research Company Annual Report (1993), there are in excess of seven million MRI examinations per year. Business Strategy The Company's goal is to establish MPR as a widely recognized and accepted procedure, to capitalize upon the full potential of this technology by developing protocols for other applications, and to achieve and maintain a leadership position in muscle-related diagnostic techniques. The Company's strategy to achieve these goals consists of the following principal elements: * Establish the product in the HMO and corporate markets through strategic partnerships with major health care firms, insurance companies and through direct sales to targeted self-insured corporations. The Company hopes that these strategic partners will introduce MPR to users with whom they have existing relationships, which will provide accelerated entry into a large number of HMOs and major corporations. * Expand geographically through establishing regional and local distribution arrangements with diagnostic imaging services, rehabilitation centers and diagnostic clinics. The existing physician referral base of these distributors will provide access to the personal injury, workers compensation, and general back pain markets more rapidly. While the Company does not currently have any distributor relationships, the Company believes that distributors will have interest as the low capital investment and high margin of MPR provides an attractive opportunity for incremental profits. * Increase exposure and peer recognition through publications in medical and scientific journals. Peer-reviewed publications play an important role in overcoming physician resistance to new procedures. Accordingly, the Company has an on-going program of studies and trials aimed at providing statistical and clinical evidence for publication. As of the date of this Form 10-KSB, the Company had no clinical study in process, and its ability to conduct additional clinical studies (each of which costs at minimum approximately $250,000) is dependent upon obtaining additional funding. See "Risk Factors--Need For Additional Funding". 5 * Develop new applications of its core technology. The Company intends to use its know-how and core technology to address other applications related to arm and leg muscles. For example, the development of appropriate protocols may allow the Company to introduce evaluation systems for carpal tunnel syndrome, rotator cuff injuries and pre- and post-operative arthroscopic surgery evaluation. In addition, the Company plans to develop a disability management information system designed to provide the elements necessary to predict potential high risk of injury, avoid injuries through appropriate preventative intervention, assess injury through MPR and other data, establish protocols for treatment of injuries, manage chronic back injury cases and establish outcome measures. This system of "disease management" provides significant elements of cost containment which are currently being sought by payors. The Company does not anticipate completing development of new applications for at least the next two years; in addition, its ability to complete development of new applications will be contingent in part upon obtaining additional funding or generating sufficient revenues from the MPR System. Product The MPR System is a computer-assisted evaluation procedure which is based on the simultaneous measurement of electromyographic signals produced by 14 muscles during the execution of a movement. A patient's EMG readings, which are collected during the examination procedure, digitized, then processed by an expert system, can then be converted into graphic "images" of recognizable muscle patterns. A computer-assisted comparison of a patient's patterns with those produced by normal subjects reveals differences which are the basis of the diagnosis. All the proprietary components of the MPR System have been designed and built based on published and accepted scientific data and proven medical, electronic, and statistical technology. The two proprietary components of the system include: the Myo Diagnostics Expert System, and the Myo Diagnostics Muscle Pattern Recognition Report. The third component of the system is a data acquisition device which is commercially available, and which the Company purchases from third parties. The data acquisition device consists of a set of 33 cutaneous electrodes connected to the data acquisition device. The electrodes, which are commercially available, pick up the EMG signals produced by muscles and feed them into the device whose design provides for the simultaneous reception of up to 16 EMG signals. The data acquisition device has built-in features which analyze the quality of the signal received from each electrode and recognize and warn the technologist/operator of any malfunction, thereby ensuring that data reflects accurate EMG measurements. The data acquisition device also assists the operator by signaling the beginning and end of each movement through visual prompts and audio tones, and by providing a real-time feedback on the patient's performance through a graphic display. After affixing the electrodes on the skin of the patient's back at carefully selected muscle sites, the patient is directed to execute four repetitions of each of nine specific movements. Fourteen muscle sites are associated to each movement and report to the data acquisition device during the execution of such movement. Their repetitions are important for the protocol. To convert these parallel inflows of signals into digital patterns ("images"), the data acquisition device processes some 75,000 data points and calculates these points' relationships to each other. The Company presently requires Technologists who perform the tests on the patient to receive three weeks training. No special governmental or regulatory license or approval is required for the technologists to perform the service. The Expert System. The data collected during the examination is submitted to the Company for processing. A report is generated which includes graphic, statistical and narrative representations of each muscle group's pattern compared to the pattern of a normative database of non-injured and pain-free subjects. The normative data has been collected utilizing the same protocols performed by the patient. The normative database is periodically updated as more data is collected. The report which is produced is reviewed to ascertain that the data was properly collected and processed. The system of statistical analysis used in the MPR evaluations is based on well-established principles of statistics which indicate that data which falls two standard deviations or more from the mean value of the data base to which it is compared has a statistical certainly of 95%-99% depending upon how far beyond two standard deviations the data falls. The MPR System requires that this phenomenon occur in multiple instances before it is considered to be significant for further analysis. This assures that there is a very high probability that the data is significant and a very low probability of falsely identifying an artifact as being significant. 6 The Muscle Pattern Recognition Report. The MPR Report provides the physician with findings to classify the patient as normal or with a graded level of muscle dysfunction. It provides four critical statements about the muscle groups examined, along with detailed information supportive of these conclusions: * Evidence of dysfunction: Reports if muscle recruitment is normal or abnormal and, if abnormal, the location of the abnormality; * Frequency and severity The severity of the dysfunction as compared to of the dysfunction: normal and the frequency it occurs during the nine movements; * The patterns of abnormal Graphic presentation of the abnormal muscle muscle recruitment: patterns including the patterns of muscle compensation; * The bio-mechanical Describes the reason for the functional explanation of the adjustments made during movement. abnormal muscle compensation: Patients may be retested to measure progress and treatment and to assist the physician in making a decision for discharge. Such retests are not normal, but are done at the discretion of the physician. When a patient is retested to ascertain if additional treatment is advisable and the second MPR evaluation is compared to the baseline test, several other critical questions are addressed: Is the patient's muscle recruitment pattern now within the range of normal? If still dysfunctional, has the patient progressed through treatment? Should the insurance company continue to fund further (or different) treatment? These questions address the issues of rehabilitation and short and long term disability which affect insurance reserves. Scientific Validation of the System. In May 1992, an independent study of the Company's evaluation methodology was completed by Dr. Norman Carabet. The study determined that the overall classification accuracy of normal subjects was 90%. In a further cross validation study involving 196 subjects, the results confirmed the stability of the data base. In June 1992, a second clinical study was completed by Dr. Carabet. This study showed a high correlation between the Company's evaluation of doctor- diagnosed injured accident and Workers Compensation patients and the doctors' diagnoses. The results were particularly impressive because the test was able to detect injuries after a one to four week time lapse between the doctor's diagnosis and the Company's examination. A test/retest study of 40 of these patients indicated that 82% of the patients improved over a four week period. The retest also validated the accuracy of the Company's classification. Dr. Carabet received an option to purchase 15,000 shares of Common Stock for $750 for the provision of facilities and services in connection with these studies. The Company does not believe this affected his independence for purposes of the studies. The Company's MPR technology was submitted to leading academicians and clinicians. Dr. V. Reggie Edgerton of UCLA and Dr. Steven Wolf of Emory University reviewed the technical aspects of the MPR System in detail and confirmed the validity of the science behind the MPR technology. They have authored three published articles relating to the Company's MPR technology, entitled "Evaluating Patterns of EMG Amplitudes for Back and Trunk Muscles of Patients and Controls," International Journal of Rehabilitation and Health, Vol. 2, No. 1 (1996), "Theoretical Basis for Patterning EMG Amplitudes to Assess Muscle Dysfunction," Medicine and Science in Sports Exercise, Vol. 28, No. 6 (1996), and most recently, AEMG activity in neck and back muscles during selected static postures in adult males and females, Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, (1997) 13, 179-195. Dr. Edgerton and Dr. Wolf are members of the Company's Scientific Advisory Board and receive fees for attendance at meetings of that Board. See "Management -- Scientific Advisory Board." They have also received consulting fees on specific projects for the Company. Legal Validation of the System. In 1993, the California Workers Compensation Appeals Board ("WCAB") issued a decision that the Company had ". . . persuaded the Court as to the validity of the lien-claimant's [Myo Diagnostics] methodology and mechanism" and that "it found that the procedure (muscle pattern recognition) is a valid and useful diagnostic medical tool when used in the proper case. . . ." This determination was in connection with an action pursuant to which an insurance carrier had sought refund of payments made to a provider who had submitted claims for use of the MPR System (and the WCAB denied the insurance company such refund). The Company believes that this opinion helps to validate MPR as a valid medical/legal procedure. 7 No court or administrative body other than the California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has examined the validity or invalidity of the MPR System. Competition The Company believes it has no direct competition and that no other system in use today is capable of delivering information similar in content, comprehensiveness and reliability to the Company's MPR system. EMG signals have been used by others to evaluate muscles at rest and muscles that do not have kinesiological relationships; but the Company believes that these methodologies are not supported by scientific studies and are not reliable. The Company believes that Magnetic Resonance Imaging ("MRI") does not compete with MPR because it cannot measure interactive muscle relationships when the muscles are under constant tension. MRI's use in relation to back problems is primarily to diagnose disk injuries. However, there are many companies, both public and private, which are active in the field of medical diagnostic imaging. Some of these companies have substantially greater financial, technical and human resources, have a well established name, and enjoy a strong market presence. There is no assurance that one or several such companies are not currently developing, or will not start developing, technology that will prove more effective or desirable than the Company's technology. Such occurrence could severely affect the Company's ability to establish and develop a market presence and to maintain its competitive position. Marketing and Distribution Market Awareness. The Company's success will depend in substantial part upon its ability to establish MPR as a standard medical practice for diagnosis of muscle dysfunction. The Company hopes to achieve this awareness through an active public relations campaign. Company personnel will contact providers in the application of MPR and advise payors of the benefits of its utilization. The Company will create a web page on the Internet which will encourage easy access to information about the Company and the procedure. The Company intends to sponsor additional clinical studies, with the expectation that the results will be submitted for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals. The Company will be assisted in these efforts through the activities of the members of its Medical and Scientific Advisory Boards. The Company will encourage these members to write articles about the MPR technology and present the technology at various professional conferences. The Company also intends to increase awareness through trade shows, seminars, professional conferences and scientific presentations. The Company may utilize direct mail to initiate contacts with key decision makers in target markets. The extent to which the Company can create this market awareness will depend in part upon obtaining additional funding. See "Risk Factors--Need for Additional Funding." Market Targets. The Company's market is comprised principally of two major segments: the medical/legal market, which deals primarily with workers compensation and personal injury claims, and the physical medicine market. Initially, the Company will focus primarily on the medical/legal segment. To this end, the Company will continue to target strategic alliances with firms servicing insurance companies, HMOs and PPOs, self-insured employers and their third-party plan administrators, and risk and case management companies. The Company will also target the medical providers which service these markets such as hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, industrial clinics, diagnostic centers, physicians, physical therapists and MRI imaging centers. This second group is also an important component of the Company's strategy because, in addition to its capacity to prescribe MPR, it may serve as a delivery vehicle. Insurance Companies are primary targets because their reimbursement policies and practices have a profound impact on the medical diagnostic industry; they largely dictate pricing policies, methods of distribution and growth strategies. Insurance companies are also playing an increasingly important role as prescribers. For example, recent workers compensation reforms in California have given insurers more control over treatment regimen. An insurer can now dictate the treatment of a patient for up to four months. Because MPR can serve to control direct medical costs and indirect costs such as lost time, disability claims, and litigation costs, the Company believes that its procedure will be well received by insurers who may become a major source of referrals, particularly in the workers compensation market. HMOs and PPOs are expected to be of vital importance to the Company due to their leadership role in the cost containment drive and the considerable market share they enjoy. Self-insured employers paid claims representing 34% of the claims paid in California for worker's compensation in 1995, according to Table No. 1, 1995 State Wide Totals, Department of Industrial Relations, Office of Self- Insurance Plans, (1996). This could be a significant market for the MPR System. 8 Health Care Plan Administrators are large organizations which provide services to public and private self-insured employers. In their role to manage private plans, they can influence care strategies and/or treatment selection criteria, and they may have authority to commit funds for evaluation and treatment. Most of them have financial incentives to contain costs and limit payors' exposure related to ongoing treatment and disability. Hospitals, independent clinics, diagnostic centers and physicians will be recruited as evaluation centers for MPR evaluations. These providers may become the delivery system for corporate clients and insurance companies. They may service the medical/legal market and may later become the sites for entry into the medical back pain and physical medicine market. Service Delivery Strategies. The Company intends to market its services on a per-use basis, directly ("Direct Services Operations") and through distributors. As of the date of this 10-KSB, the Company has not performed any MPR evaluations except as part of research and development, clinical studies and test marketing. Patient data will be processed by, and reports will be prepared at, the Company's evaluation center at its executive offices in Los Angeles, California. The Company may establish other evaluation centers either as stand alone co-ventures with existing diagnostic, physical therapy and rehabilitation facilities, or based on lease arrangements with hospitals. The Company believes an evaluation center can be operated at very low fixed overhead by subleasing space and services at existing clinics. Direct Services Operations. In this mode of operation, services will be provided either at a Company-owned and operated facility (evaluation center), or at the facility of a provider (mobile testing services). Mobile testing services will allow patient examinations to take place on the premises of medical providers, using the Company's equipment and personnel. The Company believes that this approach will overcome providers' resistance to invest in equipment and incur additional personnel costs. As of the date of this 10- KSB, the Company had no contracts for mobile testing services. Distributors. The Company intends to establish distributor operations with firms which presently provide mobile and fixed-site MRI, CT and ultrasound services to hospital clinics and managed care locations. These firms, which market to the same referral base of doctors, payors and HMO's which will refer MPR, are attracted by the low capital investment and high margin of MPR. Regulatory Requirements The data acquisition device used in the MPR System is subject to regulation by the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"). Under the FDA Act, manufacturers of medical devices must comply with certain regulations governing the testing, manufacturing, packaging and marketing of medical devices. FDA clearance to allow commercial sales and use may be acquired by means of a new pre-market approval ("PMA") application to the FDA or by notification under Section 510(k) of the FDA Act that the medical device used demonstrates "substantial equivalence" to devices on the market prior to 1976 or already approved under PMA applications. A substantially equivalent device requires no clinical trials such as those needed to establish the efficacy of a drug or invasive diagnostic system. The Company purchases the data acquisition device from Thought Technologies, Ltd., an unaffiliated manufacturer. The Company has been advised by the manufacturer that the data acquisition device used in the MPR system may be used as a result of notification under Section 510(k) of the FDA Act that it is deemed to be a substantially equivalent medical device. The Company believes that its use of the device is in compliance with the intended use of the device as contemplated by the Thought Technologies, Inc. Section 510(k) notification. The Company makes no marketing or use claims for the device inconsistent with such intended use. Any person who distributes a medical device in violation of the FDA Act is subject to having such distribution enjoined and to civil monetary penalties. If the Company distributes the device, the Company must notify the FDA by filing two short data entry forms, which forms are not subject to review or approval by the FDA. The Company has filed these forms. In the event that the data acquisition module is not available from a third party, the Company could manufacture the module itself (and, in past years, did manufacture such device). The Company's authority to manufacture and market the data acquisition module would be based upon its notification under Section 510(k) of the FDA Act that its device was a substantially equivalent medical device, which notification was accepted by the FDA in 1990. The Company believes that no other aspect of the MPR System is subject to regulation by the FDA. Intellectual Property 9 The Company licenses the right to manufacture, market, sell, distribute and further develop the MPR System and MPR technology and any related or derivative technology throughout the world pursuant to an exclusive license with TRG, a partnership among Gerald D. Appel, Daniel J. Levendowski and Hershel Toomim. Mr. Appel and Mr. Toomim are directors of the Company, and Mr. Appel is the principal shareholder and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The MPR System and related technology and all additions or modifications thereto remain the property of TRG, provided, however, that any derivative technology developed by the Company for purposes other than the evaluation and treatment of muscle dysfunction in the back, arms and legs ("Derivative Technology") will be the property of the Company. The Company pays royalties to TRG for the use of the MPR technology and any Derivative Technology as follows: (i) the lesser of $30.00 per use or 10% of total revenues received by the Company for each of the first 10,000 times the MPR procedure is ever used, (ii) the greater of $12.50 per use or 5% of total revenues received by the Company for each use thereafter, (iii) 5% of total revenues received by the Company for each sale, lease, license or other transfer of the MPR procedure or related equipment or technology and (iv) 3% of total revenues received by the Company for each sale, lease, license or other transfer of the Derivative Technology. The Company is not required to make any payments on revenues pursuant to (iii) or (iv) to the extent royalties were previously paid on such revenues pursuant to (i) or (ii). The procedure has been used in clinical tests approximately 350 times to date. The license expires in 2013. The license is terminable by TRG upon 14 days notice (subject to cure during such period) if the Company fails to observe the terms of the Agreement. If the license is terminated for any reason, the Company becomes subject to a three-year agreement not to engage in the manufacture, sale or distribution of the MPR system or any similar product in any area in which the MPR system or procedure has been sold. The Company and TRG rely upon the law of trade secrets, patent protection and unpatented proprietary know-how to protect the MPR technology. Due to the rapid technological change that characterizes the medical device industry, the Company believes that reliance upon trade secrets and unpatented know-how, and on the continued introduction of improvements and new products, are generally as important as patent protection in establishing and maintaining a competitive advantage. TRG was granted a United States patent covering the MPR system, which expires in 2013. The Company presently has no patent protection of the MPR technology outside the United States. The Company has the right to file patent applications and attempt to obtain patents in other jurisdictions. To date, the Company has not done so, in part because of lack of funds. TRG is under no obligation to patent the MPR technology in any jurisdiction and the Company's determination as to whether or not to seek patent protection will depend upon a number of factors, including the likelihood of the issuance of the patent, the Company's financial resources and marketing plans. Employees As of December 31, 1998, the Company had 5 full time employees including one involved in research and development and four involved in administration, operations and marketing. Item 2. Description of Properties. The Company operates from leased facilities in Culver City, California consisting of approximately 9,749 square feet. Research and development, manufacturing, and report processing activities are centralized to allow closer control over service and response time, and to better protect the technology. The current annual base rental for the facilities is $123,600 and the current term of the lease expires in September 1999. The Company will also conduct research and development activities and clinical studies at universities and research hospital sites where the independent primary investigators reside. To the extent that these studies are conducted, they will be funded by the Company. Item 3. Legal Proceedings. The Company is not involved in any litigation. Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. There were no matters submitted for approval to the holders of the Company's outstanding Common Stock. 10 PART II Item 5. Market for Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters. Market for Common Stock; Record Holders There is no public market for the Company's Common Stock. As of March 30, 1999, there were ninety-nine holders of record of the Common Stock. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities Between October 1, 1998 and December 31, 1998, the Company issued an aggregate of 500,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company at a price of $1.00 per share. Of these shares, 300,000 were purchased by St. James Securities Inc., a registered broker-dealer under Canadian law in Toronto, Canada, and 200,000 by a qualified Canadian institutional buyer. The Company paid a brokerage commission of 7% to St. James Securities in connection with this issuance. The issuance of these securities was exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act, as a transaction not involving a public offering, and pursuant to Regulation S as an off-shore transaction with an investor which is not a U.S. Person. Between January 1, 1998 and December 31, 1998, the Company issued a total of 211,998 options to purchase Common Stock of the Company at prices ranging from $0.10 to $1.50 per share. The issuance of the options was in consideration of cancellation of certain indebtedness of the Company by seven creditors. The shares issuable under the options were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and were issued in reliance upon an exemption from registration. Dividends The Company has never paid any dividends on its Common Stock. The Company intends to retain any earnings for use in its business and does not intend paying any cash dividends on its Common Stock in the foreseeable future. Item 6. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations The Company is a development stage company that has yet to realize any material revenues. The Company is ready to bring its product to market, but needs additional funding to implement its marketing plan. Forward Looking Statements The Company may from time to time make "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. When used in this discussion, the words "estimate", "project", "anticipate" and similar expressions are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, such as changes in general economic conditions, competition, changes in federal regulations, as well as uncertainties relating to raising additional financing and acceptance of the Company's product and services in the marketplace, including those discussed below that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as to the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to those forward-looking statements which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Results of Operations Year Ended December 31, 1998 as Compared to Year Ended December 31, 1997. The Company incurred net losses of $793,195 for 1998 and $999,385 for 1997. Revenues decreased from $10,266 for 1997 to $9,339 for 1998. Revenues consisted primarily of fees for performance of MPR evaluations for clinical or marketing trials. Revenues were less for 1998 as fewer MPR evaluations were conducted during those periods. The Company's operating expenses decreased to $761,063 during 1998 from $1,001,868 during 1997. During 1998 as compared to 1997, (i) technical services expenses decreased by $85,080, primarily as a result of lower product development costs, (ii) research and development expenses decreased to $9,101 from $122,239 principally as a result of a decrease in salary expenses and consulting fees, (iii) sales and marketing expenses decreased slightly, by $19,086 as the Company focused the majority of its efforts on raising capital, and (iv) general and administrative expenses decreased slightly to $638,879 from $662,380 principally as a result of a decrease in rental and utility expenses and a decrease in consulting fees. Operating expenses during 1998 also included certain legal expenses pertaining to a 1997 claim against the Company by a former employee (See Note 10 to the Financial Statements). Financial Condition 11 The Company has funded its operating expenses principally through equity and debt financings, as the Company has had no material cash flows from operations. During 1998, the Company funded its operations principally from net proceeds of $83,333 from the exercise of the Series B Warrants owned by OMERB, from net proceeds of $167,000 from the sale of the Convertible Notes, and from net proceeds of $500,000 obtained from the sale of Common Stock pursuant to an agreement with St. James Securities. As of December 31, 1998, the Company had four revolving lines of credit from a commercial bank pursuant to which the Company could from time to time borrow up to an aggregate of $270,000 at interest rates equal to the bank's prime rate of interest plus .75% to 1.50%. These lines were fully utilized as at December 31, 1998. The Company presently has funds to continue operations at its present level only through July 1999. The Company expects very little or no revenues during this period, and is attempting to raise additional capital. If the Company does not obtain additional capital by the end of July 1998, it will be forced to severely curtail operations and, if additional capital is not obtained shortly thereafter, the Company may be forced to cease operations. Cautionary Statements and Risk Factors Several of the matters discussed in this document contain forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Factors associated with the forward looking statements which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or forecast in the statements that appear below. In addition to other information contained in this document, readers should carefully consider the following cautionary statements and risks factors: Reliance on a Single Product: The Company has only one product, the MPR System. There is no established market for this product. Accordingly, if for any reason the MPR System cannot be marketed successfully (including the many reasons described elsewhere under "Factors That May Affect Future Results"), the Company would not survive. Reliance on License: The Company's entire business is based on an exclusive license of the MPR process and related technology from TRG. See "Business -- Intellectual Property." The license terminates in 2013, but may be terminated earlier upon the occurrence of certain events including (i) the failure by the Company to observe or perform any of its covenants, conditions or agreements contained within the license. Any termination of the license would have a material adverse effect on the Company and would likely result in the Company not surviving. Development Stage Company with Limited Operating History: The Company is in the development stage and its operations are subject to all the risks inherent in launching a new business enterprise, in developing and marketing a new product or service, and in establishing a name and a business reputation. The likelihood of success of the Company must be considered in light of problems, expenses, difficulties and delays frequently encountered in converting prototype designs into viable production designs, and in achieving market acceptance with a new type of product or service. The Company has had limited revenues to date, has operated at a loss since inception, and, because it is only now entering its commercial stage, it will likely sustain operating losses for an indeterminate time period. There can be no assurance that the Company will ever generate material revenues or that the Company will ever be profitable. New and Uncertain Market: Until now, muscle injuries have always been diagnosed and evaluated subjectively by physicians through physical examination. Accordingly, there is no established demand for a computer assisted procedure to assist in the diagnosis of such injuries, and it is difficult to predict if, and when, the procedure will gain wide acceptance by prescribers. A prerequisite to success will be the ability of the Company to establish MPR as a standard medical practice for use in the diagnosis of muscle dysfunction. The Company believes it will take a minimum of three to five years for such awareness to be achieved, if it can be achieved at all. Factors that may affect market acceptance could include resistance to change, concerns over the lack of track record of the procedure, and the risk for insurance companies to use the results of the procedure to challenge or overrule the diagnostic or treatment decisions of a physician. Need for Additional Funding: To create market awareness of its MPR System, the Company will need to devote significant resources to marketing and sales. The Company's plan is to develop market awareness through a public relations campaign, including attendance at trade shows and professional conferences, scientific presentations and clinical studies. In addition, and very critical to this process, will be direct contact with payors (primarily insurance companies, HMOs and PPOs) and providers (including physicians, rehabilitation professionals, hospitals and diagnostic clinics) to create awareness of the MPR System and to educate them as to its benefits and clinical applicability. To fully implement its marketing plan the Company estimates it will need an additional $2.0 million to $2.5 million of funding. The amount of funding, if any, the Company receives in 1999 will determine the degree to which it can implement its marketing plan. 12 The Company may obtain additional funding primarily through private placements of debt and/or equity securities with strategic partners or others. In addition, the Company could obtain funds through development funding from and/or advance sales to strategic partners. To date, the Company has no commitments for these additional funds. The issuance of additional debt or equity securities by the Company could have the effect of impairing the rights of existing shareholders. For example, the Company could issue securities senior to the Common Stock in liquidation (such as debt securities or preferred stock), with preferential voting rights, or which limit or restrict the payment of dividends. In addition, the Company could issue securities at prices which are dilutive to the existing shareholders. Intellectual Property: TRG holds a United States patent on the MPR technology, and the Company is the exclusive licensee of the rights under the patent. The Company believes that its ability to be successful will be contingent on its ability to protect the MPR technology, its future developments and its know how. There can be no assurance, however, that this patent will provide substantial protection of the MPR technology or that its validity will not be challenged. Pursuant to its license agreement with TRG, the Company has the right to protect the MPR technology. The Company presently has no patent protection of the MPR technology outside the United States. The Company has the right to file patent applications and attempt to obtain patents in other jurisdictions. To date, the Company has not done so, in part because of lack of funds. TRG is under no obligation to patent the MPR technology in any jurisdiction and the Company's determination as to whether or not to seek patent protection will depend upon a number of factors, including the likelihood of the issuance of the patent, the Company's financial resources and marketing plans. Competition: The Company believes that there is no competitive diagnostic technology in use today capable of detecting, locating and evaluating soft tissue muscle injuries in a manner similar to the MPR System. However, there are many companies, both public and private, which are active in the field of medical diagnostic imaging. Some of these companies have substantially greater financial, technical and human resources, have a well established name and enjoy a strong market presence. There is no assurance that one or several such companies are not currently developing, or will not start developing, technology that will prove more effective or desirable than the Company's technology. Such occurrence could severely affect the Company's ability to establish and develop a market presence and to maintain its competitive position. Dependence on Third Parties: The success of the Company will depend, in part, on insurance companies and managed care organizations paying for or reimbursing for MPR evaluations. To date, over 60 insurance companies have reimbursed patients who have been diagnosed using the MPR System. However, this has been a limited sample in that the Company's experience is based solely on clinical tests and test marketing. No assurance can be given as to what extent, if at all, insurance companies will continue to reimburse for MPR evaluations. Dependence on Key Management Personnel: The Company is substantially dependent upon the experience and efforts of Gerald D. Appel, President, Chief Executive Officer and founder of the Company. The loss of the services of Mr. Appel could have a material adverse impact on the Company and its business unless a suitable replacement for the individual is found promptly, but there is no assurance that such replacement can be found. Product Liability: The Company may be subject to substantial product liability costs if claims arise out of problems associated with the use of the Company's MPR System. While the Company maintains insurance against such potential liabilities, there can be no assurance that such product liability insurance will adequately insure against such risk. Control by Management: Gerald D. Appel owns beneficially 3,410,019 shares of the Common Stock (which includes voting rights with respect to 111,900 shares), representing 38.2% of the outstanding voting power of the Company as of December 31, 1998. As of December 31, 1998, all directors and officers of the Company (including Mr. Appel) beneficially owned 45.2% of the outstanding Common Stock. Accordingly, Mr. Appel, individually, and all directors and officers as a group, have the power to control the election of directors, and therefore the business and affairs of the Company. See "Principal Shareholders." This concentration of stock ownership may have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in the management or control of the Company. Preferred Stock: The Company is authorized to issue up to 10,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, issuable in one or more series, the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions of which may be established by the Company's Board of Directors without stockholder approval. As a result, in the future, the Company could issue Preferred Stock with voting and conversion rights that could adversely affect the voting power and other rights of the holders of the Common Stock. No shares of Preferred Stock are presently outstanding and the Company has no present plans to issue shares of Preferred Stock. 13 Absence of a Public Market: Presently, there is no public market for any securities of the Company. No assurance can be given that any public market will ever develop for any of the Company's securities. The Company does not presently meet the requirements for listing securities on any national securities exchange or the NASDAQ Stock Market. The absence of a public market for the Company's securities makes an investment in such securities highly illiquid. In addition, the absence of a public market results in there being no true "market price" for the Company's securities which would enable investors to determine the value of their investment. Penny Stock: Broker-dealer practices in connection with transactions in "penny stocks" are regulated by certain penny stock rules adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Penny stocks generally are equity securities with a price of less than $5.00 (other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges or the NASDAQ Stock Market provided that current price and volume information with respect to transactions in such securities is provided by the exchange or NASDAQ). The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document that provides information about penny stocks and the risks in the penny stock market. The broker-dealer also must provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction, and monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer's account. In addition, the penny stock rules generally require that prior to a transaction in a penny stock the broker-dealer must make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser's written agreement to the transaction. The Common Stock would be considered a penny stock when its price is less than $5.00 unless at such time the Common Stock is registered on a national securities exchange or the NASDAQ Stock Market. For so long as the Common Stock is a penny stock, the penny stock rules may affect adversely the ability of purchasers to sell securities in the secondary market. Forward Looking Statements: The Company may from time to time make "forward- looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. When used in this discussion, the words "estimate", "project", "anticipate" and similar expressions are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, such as changes in general economic conditions, competition, changes in federal regulations, as well as uncertainties relating to raising additional financing and acceptance of the Company's product and services in the marketplace, including those discussed below that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as to the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to those forward-looking statements which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Item 7. Financial Statements. The response to this item is submitted in a separate section of this report. See Financial Statements and Schedules on Page 27. Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure. None. PART III Item 9. Directors and Executive Officers of Registrant. Directors and Executive Officers The following table sets forth information with respect to each director, executive officer and key personnel of the Company as of December 31, 1998. Name Age Position ________________________ ___ ______________________________________ Gerald D. Appel 61 President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors Dr. Hershel Toomim, Sc.D. 81 Director Wayne D. Cockburn 42 Director Mr. Appel has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since 1991, and as a director of the Company since inception. Mr. Appel is also Chairman of the Board of Directors. 14 Dr. Toomim has served as a Director of the Company since he co-founded it with Mr. Appel in 1988. Dr. Toomim also served as Vice President of Research and Development of the Company from 1988 to 1996. Mr. Cockburn has served as a Director of the Company since July 1995. Mr. Cockburn has been employed by Lorus Therapeutics Inc., a Canadian biopharmaceutical company, since January 1995, and is currently Vice President, Business Development. From 1994 to 1995 Mr. Cockburn was an investment banker with McDermid St. Lawrence Chisholm, Ontario, Canada, and for more than the three years prior to that, he was a securities broker with Midland Walwyn, Ontario, Canada. Medical Advisory Board The Company has a Medical Advisory Board ("MAB") whose members are physicians who were contacted by the Company based upon their prominence and expertise in medical fields which the Company believed relevant to the Company's business, and who accepted invitations to serve upon the MAB. The role of the MAB is to advise on the medical considerations involved in designing the product, to provide a user/prescriber perspective, and to assist with the design of clinical trials. The MAB meets on an ad hoc basis. Members of the MAB presently receive $750 for each meeting attended. Certain members of the MAB are, and others may become, shareholders of the Company. Theodore Goldstein, M.D., F.A.C.S., Medical Director: Dr. Goldstein graduated from the University of Illinois Medical School with honors in 1964. He is a practicing orthopedist for more than 30 years. He is currently the Director of the West Coast Spine Institute in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Goldstein lectures extensively on back injury and has co-authored the book, "Win The Battle Against Back Pain," (1996). Gunnar Andersson M.D., Ph.D. Dr. Andersson is Chairman of Orthopedic Surgery at Rush Presbyterian - St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago. He is the deputy editor for the journal Spine. Dr. Andersson is also a managing partner of Midwest Orthopedics and has served as President of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine. Philip J. Fagan, Jr., M.D. Dr. Fagan obtained his medical degree from the Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans in 1969. He is the Chief Executive Officer and President of Emergency Department Physicians Medical Group Inc. Dr. Fagan is the Director of the Emergency Department for Daniel Freeman Marina Hospital, Marina Del Rey and the Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, Los Angeles. He is the Medical Director of E.R. Physicians Medical Group, Inc., and Chief Executive Officer and Medical Director of the Burbank Urgent Care and Industrial Medicine Clinic. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of the Emergency Physicians and the American Board of Family Practice and a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American College of Emergency Physicians. Howard Fullman, M.D. Dr. Fullman has been trained as a medical technologist and as such has consulted for major health care firms regarding medical devices and procedures. He presently sits on the Board of Directors of several privately held medical services companies. Dr. Fullman has a medical practice in Los Angeles California. Alan J. Goldman, M.D. Dr. Goldman was awarded his degree in medicine from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1971. Currently he is in private practice while serving as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurology at the University of California at Irvine. For ten years beginning in 1976, he was an Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurology at UCLA and was the Chief of Staff and Chairman of the Department of Medicine at the Medicine Center at Garden Grove, California. Dr. Goldman serves as a neurological reviewer of new technologies for a number of national insurance carriers. Dr. Michael Sinel, M.D. Dr. Sinel received his medical degree from the State University of New York at Downstate Medical Center. He is board certified in physical medicine, rehabilitation and pain management. He is engaged in ongoing clinical research and has published several scientific articles. Dr. Sinel is attending physician at Cedars-Sinai Medical and with the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center. Scientific Advisory Board The Company has a Scientific Advisory Board ("SAB") whose members are persons who were contacted by the Company, based upon their prominence and expertise in scientific fields related to the Company's business (including the scientific aspects of the MPR technology and in the area of statistical analysis, including modeling), who accepted invitations to serve upon the SAB. Gunnar Andersson M.D., Ph.D. Dr. Andersson is Chairman of Orthopedic Surgery at Rush Presbyterian - St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago. He is the deputy editor for the journal Spine. Dr. Andersson is also a managing partner of Midwest Orthopedics and has served as President of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine. 15 Anthony Delitto, Ph.D. Dr. Delitto is an Associate Professor and Chairman of the Department of Physical Therapy in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Services at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Delitto also serves as the Director of Research for the Comprehensive Spine Center at the University of Pittsburgh and Vice President for Education and Research at CORE network. V. Reggie Edgerton, Ph.D., M.S. Dr. Edgerton received his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Biology from East Carolina University, his Master of Science in Physical Education from the University of Iowa and Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology from Michigan State University. Dr. Edgerton is currently a professor within the Physiological Sciences Department at UCLA and has served as Chairman of UCLA's Department of Kinesiology. Dr. Edgerton has published over 200 papers in peer-reviewed journals focusing primarily on muscle fiber and its activity. Since 1980, he has been the Project Program Director of the NIH Grant regarding neurological sciences. He has also worked with NASA and has published extensively regarding muscle adaptation outside Earth's atmosphere. Dr. Edgerton has been an officer of and/or associated with organizations including the American Physiological Society, the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Society of Gravitational Biology, the Society for Neurosciences, the Neurotrauma Society, and the American Spinal Injury Association. Jules Rothstein, Ph.D., PT. Dr. Rothstein received his B.S. in Physical Therapy, physical therapy certification, M.A. in Kinesiology and Ph.D. in Physical Therapy from New York University. Dr. Rothstein is currently Chair and Professor of Physical Therapy at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He serves as an editor of the Journal of Physical Therapy, the leading peer review journal for physical therapy. He joined with Dr. Wolf and Serge Roy to author the Rehabilitation Specialist's Handbook. Steven L. Wolf, Ph.D. Dr. Wolf received his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Clark University, his Master of Science degrees in Physical Therapy from Boston University and Anatomy from Emory University and his Ph.D. in Anatomy and Neurophysiology from Emory University. Dr. Wolf is currently a professor and Director of Research within the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Wolf has published over 130 papers in peer-reviewed journals, authored six books focusing on electromyography, biofeedback, physical therapy and rehabilitation and has made over 300 presentations, including key note speaker for groups including the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Physical Therapy Association, the International Society for Electrokinesiology and the American Neurology Association. Dr. Wolf has received over 20 grants from organizations including the National Institute of Aging and the Veterans Administration. Most recently, Dr. Wolf has served as Chairman of the Advisory Council of the American Physical Therapy Association, Board of Director of the International Society for Electrokinesiology, Chairman of the Scientific Abstracts Committee of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy, External Reviewer for Rehabilitation Graduate Programs for the University of Toronto and Massachusetts General Hospital (Harvard University) and on the Advisory Committee for the MGH Institute of Health Professions. Jonathan Fielding M.D. M.P.H M.B.A, Senior Advisor, is a health care entrepreneur as the founder of a wellness company selling to the employer market, former Johnson & Johnson executive, and an expert in public health research and practice. He is a Professor at the Schools of Public Health and Medicine, UCLA, a consultant to health care companies and government agencies, and Acting Health Officer of Los Angeles County. He advises the Company on strategic planning, alliance development and research and development. He received his M.D., M.P.H. and M.A. degrees from Harvard University and, an M.B.A. in Finance from Wharton School of Business. Bill Finkle Ph.D. is an economist with a M.S. in Mathematics and a Ph.D. in Economics from M.I.T. Dr. Finkle has conducted epidemiological studies, including many projects sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, since the 1970s. Dr. Finkle is President of Consolidated Research, Inc., a firm of specialists in Epidemiology, Economics, and Statistics conduction research for clients in the health care industry with emphasis on firms in the Pharmaceutical Industry. Item 10. Executive Compensation Summary Compensation Table The following table sets for certain information regarding the compensation of the Company's Chief Executive Officer for the fiscal years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 (no other officer had annual compensation in excess of $100,000 during either of those years): SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE Annual Long Term Compensation Compensation ______________ ____________ Name and Fiscal Number of All Other Principal Year Salary Bonus Securities Compensation Position Ended Underlying Dec. 31, Options Gerald Appel, 1998 $116,000 $0 0 $0 President & Chief 1997 $116,000 $0 0 $0 Executive Officer 1996 $116,000 $0 0 $0 16 Stock Option Plan The Company adopted a Stock Option Plan (the "1997 Plan") in December 1997. The purpose of the 1997 Plan is to attract, retain and motivate certain key employees of the Company by giving them incentives which are linked directly to increases in the value of the Common Stock of the Company. Each director, officer, employee or consultant of the Company is eligible to be considered for the grant of awards under the 1997 Plan. The maximum number of shares of Common Stock that may be issued pursuant to awards granted under the 1997 Plan is 1,000,000. Any shares of Common Stock subject to an award that for any reason expires or terminates unexercised are again available for issuance under the 1997 Plan. The 1997 Plan authorizes the Board of Directors or a committee of the Board whose members shall serve at the pleasure of the Board (the "Administrator") to grant stock options to eligible directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company. Stock Options granted under the 1997 Plan may, at the discretion of the Administrator, either be "incentive stock options" within the meaning of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), or options which do not qualify as "incentive stock options." The 1997 Plan currently is administered by the Board of Directors of the Company. Subject to the provisions of the 1997 Plan, the Board will have full and final authority to select the executives and other employees to whom options will be granted thereunder, to grant the options and to determine the terms and conditions of the options and the number of shares to be issued pursuant thereto. As of December 31, 1998, there were outstanding under the 1997 plan options to purchase 400,000 shares of Common Stock at prices ranging from $0.10 per share to $1.50 Option Grants in Last Fiscal Year No options were granted to the Chief Executive Officer during the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998. Aggregate Option Exercises in Last Fiscal Year No options were exercised during the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998. Director Compensation No options were granted to the Directors during the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998. Item 11. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management. The following table sets forth as of December 31, 1998, certain information relating to the ownership of the Company's Common Stock by (i) each person known by the Company to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Company's Common Stock, (ii) each of the Company's directors, (iii) the Chief Executive Officer and (iv) all of the Company's executive officers and directors as a group. Except as may be indicated in the footnotes to the table and subject to applicable community property laws, each of such persons has the sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares owned. Beneficial ownership has been determined in accordance with Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Under this Rule, certain shares may be deemed to be beneficially owned by more than one person (such as where persons share voting power or investment power). In addition, shares are deemed to be beneficially owned by a person if the person has the right to acquire the shares (for example, upon exercise of an option) within 60 days of the date as of which the information is provided; in computing the percentage ownership of any person, the amount of shares outstanding is deemed to include the amount of shares beneficially owned by such person (and only such person) by reason of these acquisition rights. As a result, the percentage of outstanding shares of any person as shown in the following table does not necessarily reflect the person's actual voting power at any particular date. The address of each individual listed is in care of the Company, 3710 South Robertson Boulevard, Culver City, California 90232, unless otherwise set forth below such person's name. Number of Percent of Name and Address Shares Class ________________ _________ __________ Gerald D. Appel (1) 3,410,019 38.2% Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Board One University Avenue, Ste 1000 1,179,339 13.2% Toronto, Ontario M5J 2P1 Wayne D. Cockburn (2) 372,000 4.2% Dr. Hershel Toomim, Sc.D (3) 252,000 2.8% All of the directors and executive officers as a group (3 persons) (4) 4,034,019 45.2% (1) Includes 111,900 shares with respect to which Mr. Appel believes he has voting power as a result of a proxy granted by Daniel J. Levendowski. (2) Includes 40,000 shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance upon exercise of stock options that are currently exercisable. (3) Includes 40,000 shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance upon exercise of stock options that are currently exercisable. (4) Includes 111,900 shares with respect to which Mr. Appel believes he has voting power as a result of a proxy, and 80,000 shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance upon exercise of stock options which are currently exercisable. 17 Item 12. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions In May 1998, the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Board ("OMERB") exercised its "Series B Warrants" to purchase 83,333 shares of the Company's Common Stock for $1.75 per share, for a total purchase price of $145,833. The Company licenses the right to manufacture, market, sell, distribute and further develop the MPR System and technology and any related or derivative technology throughout the world pursuant to an exclusive twenty-year license with TRG, a partnership among Gerald D. Appel, Daniel J. Levendowski and Hershel Toomim. Mr. Appel is the Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and a principal shareholder of the Company, and Dr. Toomim is a director and a principal shareholder of the Company. See "Description of Business--Intellectual Property." In 1998, the Company paid no royalties to TRG. On December 30, 1997, the Board approved the grant of an option to Jonathan Fielding in connection with services that Mr. Fielding has provided and will provide as a consultant to the Company (which services commenced in September 1997). Mr. Fielding also serves on the Scientific Advisory Board of the Company. The option provides for the purchase of up to 205,000 shares of Common Stock for $1.80 per share, of which 75,000 shares were vested as of the date of grant, 65,000 shares vested on September 30, 1998 and the remaining 65,000 shares will vest on September 30, 1999. In addition, the option provides for the purchase of up to an additional 50,000 shares of Common Stock for $2.00 per share if the fair market value of the Common Stock exceeds $7.00 per share prior to the expiry of the option. This option expires on September 30, 2002. From time to time Gerald D. Appel has loaned funds to the Company. These loans were payable on demand with interest at the rate of 10% per annum. The largest amount outstanding to Mr. Appel for these loans at any time since January 1, 1997 was $90,000. At December 31, 1998, loans outstanding totaled $39,000. Item 13. Exhibits, List and Reports on Form 8-K. (a) Exhibits: 10.1 Form of 10% Convertible Note due August 13, 2000 10.2 Underwriting Agreement with St. James Securities dated August 26, 1998 27.1 Financial Data Schedule. (b) Reports on Form 8-K. None. Supplemental Information to be Furnished with Reports filed pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act by Non-Reporting Issuers As of the date this Form 10-KSB is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company has not provided to its security holders any annual report with respect to the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998, nor has the Company sent to more than 10 of its security holders any proxy statement, form of proxy or other proxy soliciting material with respect to any annual or other meeting of security holders for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998. 18 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. MYO DIAGNOSTICS, INC. /s/ GERALD D. APPEL ------------------------------------------------- By: Gerald D. Appel Its: President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) POWER OF ATTORNEY Each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Gerald D. Appel as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him and his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any or all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-KSB and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in and about the foregoing, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agent or his substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. 19 SIGNATURES In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. Signature Title Date /s/ GERALD D. APPEL President, Chief Executive February 11, 2000 - ---------------------------- Officer and Chairman of the Gerald D. Appel Board of Directors (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) /s/ DR. HERSHEL TOOMIM Director February 11, 2000 - ---------------------------- Dr. Hershel Toomim, Sc.D. /s/ WAYNE D. COCKBURN Director February 11, 2000 - ---------------------------- Wayne D. Cockburn 20 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT To the Board of Directors and Shareholders Myo Diagnostics, Inc. We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Myo Diagnostics, Inc. (a development stage company) (the "Company"), as of December 31, 1998 and the related statements of operations, shareholders' equity (deficit), and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatements. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly in all material respects, the financial position of Myo Diagnostics, Inc. as of December 31, 1998, and the results of its operations, stockholders' equity, and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. As more fully discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, the accompanying financial statement disclosures related to the cumulative amounts for the period from January 5, 1987 (date of inception) to December 31, 1998 are unaudited because it is impractical to audit the financial statement information for the first seven years of the Company's existence due to the lack of sufficient accounting records. The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. During the year ended December 31, 1998, the Company incurred a net loss of $793,195 and is in the development stage at December 31, 1998. Recovery of the Company's assets is dependent upon future events, the outcome of which is indeterminable. In addition, successful completion of the Company's development program and its transition, ultimately, to the attainment of profitable operations is dependent upon obtaining adequate financing to fulfill its development activities and achieving a level of sales adequate to support the Company's cost structure. These factors, among others, as discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. The financial statements as of December 31, 1997 and for the year then ended were audited by other auditors who expressed an opinion with the same qualifications on those statements in their report dated March 20, 1998. Dickey, Rush, Duncan, Scott & Co., P.C. Houston, Texas October 29, 1999 21 Myo Diagnostics, Inc. (A Development Stage Company) BALANCE SHEETS December 31, 1998 and 1997 1998 1997 Current Assets ____________ ____________ Cash $ 240,861 $ 157,678 Accounts Receivable 2,295 0 Prepaid Expenses & Other Current Assets 7,097 81,276 ____________ ____________ Total Current Assets 250,253 238,954 Furniture & Equipment, net 138,486 166,981 Capitalized Product Development Costs 1,470,875 1,071,800 Other Assets 31,780 33,095 ____________ ____________ Total Assets $ 1,891,394 $ 1,510,830 ____________ ____________ Current Liabilities Accounts Payable & Accrued Expenses $ 363,206 $ 201,996 Notes Payable to Bank 270,000 270,000 Current Portion of Leases Payable 22,018 35,438 ____________ ____________ Total Current Liabilities 655,224 507,434 Non Current Liabilities Convertible Debenture Loans 167,000 - Loans from Shareholder 39,000 - Capital Leases Payable 44,886 40,213 Notes Payable 25,000 - ____________ ____________ Total Liabilities 931,110 547,647 Shareholders' Equity (Deficit) Preferred Stock, no par value 10,000,000 shares authorized No shares issued and outstanding - - Common Stock, no par value 50,000,000 shares authorized 8,916,370 and 8,323,037 issued and outstanding 6,229,435 5,584,139 Paid In Capital 145,000 - Deficit Accumulated during Development Stage (5,414,151) (4,620,956) ____________ ____________ Total Shareholders' Equity 960,284 963,183 ____________ ____________ Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity $ 1,891,394 $ 1,510,830 ____________ ____________ See accompanying notes and accountant's report. 22 Myo Diagnostics, Inc. (A Development Stage Company) STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS For the Years Ended December 31, 1998 and 1997 and from January 5, 1987 (Inception) to December 31, 1998 (Unaudited) For the Year Ended Period From December 31, Inception to 1998 1997 Dec 31, 1998 __________ __________ __________ Revenues $ 9,339 $ 10,266 $ 108,896 Operating Expenses Research & Development 9,101 122,239 1,074,446 Technical Services 15,448 100,528 562,752 Sales & Marketing 97,635 116,721 511,808 General & Administrative 638,879 662,380 3,225,042 __________ __________ __________ Total Operating Expenses 761,063 1,001,868 5,374,048 __________ __________ __________ Loss from Operations (751,724) (991,602) (5,265,152) Other Income (Expenses) Interest Expense (32,917) (47,623) (239,208) Miscellaneous (6,475) 0 (6,475) Interest Income 223 40,640 103,786 __________ __________ __________ Total Other Income (Expenses) (39,169) (6,983) (141,897) Provision for Income Taxes 2,302 800 7,102 __________ __________ __________ Net Loss $ (793,195) $ (999,385)$(5,414,151) __________ __________ __________ Basic Loss Per Share ($0.09) ($0.12) ($0.96) __________ __________ __________ Diluted Loss Per Share ($0.09) ($0.12) ($0.96) __________ __________ __________ Weighted Average Common Shares 8,519,173 8,085,595 5,667,699 __________ __________ __________ See accompanying notes and accountant's report. 23 Myo Diagnostics, Inc. (A Development Stage Company) STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) For the Years Ended December 31, 1998 and 1997 and from January 5, 1987 (Inception) to December 31, 1998 (Unaudited) Deficit Common Stock Accumulated ______________________ During The Shares Amount Stage Total __________ __________ __________ __________ Issued upon incorporation for services 910,000 $ 7,685 $ $ 7,685 Issued for services 952,250 9,523 9,523 Net Loss from inception through 12/31/90 (20,367) (20,367) Balance - December 31, 1990 1,862,250 17,208 (20,367) (3,159) Issued for services 305,950 2,404 2,404 Issued for cash 11,230 25,000 25,000 Net Loss (243,621) (243,621) Balance - December 31, 1991 2,179,430 44,612 (263,988) (219,376) Net Loss (258,180) (258,180) Balance - December 31, 1992 2,179,430 44,612 (522,168) (477,556) Issued for cash 11,230 1,123 1,123 Net Loss (421,341) (421,341) Balance - December 31, 1993 2,190,660 45,735 (943,509) (897,774) Stock split 2,190,660 0 0 Issued for exchange of $174,090 debt 144,619 174,090 174,090 Issued for services 60,000 600 600 Issued for net assets of limited partnership, net of related expenses of $1,350 755,330 372,885 372,885 Issued for cash in a private placement net of related expenses of $6,600 245,400 300,150 300,150 Issued for cash in a private placement net of related expenses of $164,036 680,741 835,964 835,964 Net loss (821,898) (821,898) Balance - December 31, 1994 6,267,410 1,729,424 (1,765,407) (35,983) See accompanying notes and accountant's report. 24 Myo Diagnostics, Inc. (A Development Stage Company) STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) For the Years Ended December 31, 1998 and 1997 and from January 5, 1987 (Inception) to December 31, 1998 (Unaudited) Deficit Common Stock Accumulated ______________________ During The Shares Amount Stage Total __________ __________ __________ __________ Issued for cash 15,000 750 750 Issued for cash in a private placement net of related expenses of $67,609 125,000 157,391 157,391 Issued for cash in a private placement net of related expenses of $64,243 111,111 135,757 135,757 Issued for cash 2,738 5,000 5,000 Net loss (1,067,280) (1,067,280) Balance - December 31, 1995 6,521,259 2,028,322 (2,832,687) (804,365) Issued for cash in a private placement net of related expenses of $14,243 500,000 985,757 985,757 Issued for cash 27,778 50,000 50,000 Forgiveness of accrued expenses 100,000 100,000 100,000 Issued for defaulted notes payable 42,000 75,600 75,600 Stock options exercised 50,000 5,000 5,000 Conversion of debt 25,000 50,000 50,000 Issued for cash in a private placement net of related expenses of $169,000 480,000 982,000 982,000 Issuance of stock options 0 24,000 24,000 Net loss (796,054) (796,054) Balance - December 31, 1996 7,746,037 4,300,679 (3,628,741) 671,938 Voided shares -3,000 0 0 Issued for cash in a private placement net of related expenses of $66,540 480,000 1,133,460 1,133,460 Issued for cash 100,000 150,000 150,000 Net Loss (999,385) (999,385) Balance - December 31, 1997 8,323,037 5,584,139 (4,628,126) 956,013 Prior Period Adjustment 7,170 7,170 Balance - December 31, 1997 as Restated 8,323,037 5,584,139 (4,620,956) 963,183 See accompanying notes and accountant's report. 25 Myo Diagnostics, Inc. (A Development Stage Company) STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) For the Years Ended December 31, 1998 and 1997 and from January 5, 1987 (Inception) to December 31, 1998 (Unaudited) Deficit Common Stock Accumulated ______________________ During The Shares Amount Stage Total __________ __________ __________ __________ Stock warrants exercised 83,333 145,833 145,833 Issued for services 10,000 - 0 Issued for cash in a private placement net of related expenses of $537 500,000 499,463 499,463 Additional Paid-In Capital 145,000 145,000 Net Loss (793,195) (793,195) Balance - December 31, 1998 8,916,370 $6,374,435 $(5,414,151)$ 960,284 See accompanying notes and accountant's report. 26 Myo Diagnostics, Inc. (A Development Stage Company) STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For the Years Ended December 31, 1997 & 1998 and from January 5, 1987 (Inception) to December 31, 1998 (Unaudited) For the Year Ended Period From December 31, Inception to 1998 1997 Dec 31, 1998 __________ __________ __________ CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net Income (Loss) $ (793,195) $ (999,385)$(5,414,151) Adjustments to Net Income (Loss): Depreciation & Amortization 62,573 53,858 368,326 Bad Debt Expense - 6,589 26,394 Stock Options Issued for Services Rendered - - 24,000 Common Stock Issued in Consideration for Extension of Repayment Terms for Notes Payable to Related Parties - - 75,600 Common Stock Issued for Services Rendered - - 12,527 (Increase)/Decrease in: Accounts Receivables (2,295) (6,589) (9,239) Other Receivables 66,040 - 66,040 Prepaid Expenses 7,314 (75,859) (73,962) Other Assets 825 2,317 (32,270) Increase/(Decrease) in: Accounts Payable (7,935) 89,514 294,066 Other Current Liabilities 169,140 - 169,140 __________ __________ __________ Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities (497,528) (929,555) (4,493,529) __________ __________ __________ CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Investment in Fixed Assets (32,763) (8,735) (403,693) Software Development Costs (399,075) (632,800) (1,470,875) __________ __________ __________ Net Cash Provided (Used) by Investing Activities (431,838) (641,535) (1,875,568) See accompanying notes and accountant's report. 27 Myo Diagnostics, Inc. (A Development Stage Company) STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For the Years Ended December 31, 1997 & 1998 and from January 5, 1987 (Inception) to December 31, 1998 (Unaudited) For the Year Ended Period From December 31, Inception to 1998 1997 Dec 31, 1998 __________ __________ __________ CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Issuance of Convertible Debentures 167,000 - 167,000 Net Increase (Decrease) in Notes Payables 25,000 (130,000) 295,000 Net Increase (Decrease) in Notes Payables to Related Parties 39,000 - 263,090 Repayment (Borrowings) on Obligations Under Capital Lease (8,747) (38,006) (53,350) Net Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock 645,296 1,283,460 5,793,218 Increase (Decrease) in Paid-In Capital 145,000 - 145,000 __________ __________ __________ Net Cash Provided (Used) from Financing Activities 1,012,549 1,115,454 6,609,958 __________ __________ __________ Prior Period Adjustment - 7,170 - Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash 83,183 (448,466) 240,861 Beginning Cash 157,678 606,144 - __________ __________ __________ Ending Cash $ 240,861 157,678 240,861 __________ __________ __________ Other Disclosure: Income Tax Paid $ 2,302 $ 800 $ 7,102 Interest Expense 32,917 47,623 283,348 Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Investing & Financing Activities: During 1997, $7,992 of furniture and equipment was acquired under capital leases. During 1996, $112,262 of furniture and equipment was acquired under capital leases. During 1996, 100,000 shares of common stock were issued for the forgiveness of accrued expenses, and 25,000 shares were issued for the conversion of debt. During 1998, 10,000 shares of common stock were issued for services. See accompanying notes and accountant's report. 28 MYO DIAGNOSTICS, INC. (A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY) NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Organization and Line of Business Myo Diagnostics, Inc. (a development stage company) (the "Company"), a California corporation, was incorporated and commenced operations on January 5, 1987 as AREX, Inc. On June 15, 1988, the name was changed to Devion Group and then to Myo Diagnostics, Inc. on September 15, 1989. The principal activity of the Company has been the research and development of Muscle Pattern Recognition. Muscle Pattern Recognition provides an objective evaluation of soft tissue muscle injuries. Basis of Presentation The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles which contemplate continuation of the Company as a going concern. However, during the year ended December 31, 1998, the Company incurred a net loss of $793,195 and is in the development stage at December 31, 1998. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Recovery of the Company's assets is dependent upon future events, the outcome of which is indeterminable. In addition, successful completion of the Company's development program and its transition to the attainment of profitable operations is dependent upon obtaining adequate financing to fulfill its development activities and achieving a level of sales adequate to support the Company's cost structure. In view of these matters, realization of a major portion of the assets in the accompanying balance sheets is dependent upon the Company's ability to meet its financing requirements and the success of its plans to sell its products. In addition to the capital raised in 1998 through private equity offerings, the Company is negotiating with several investors about raising additional capital through private placement offerings. Management of the Company believes that its current cash on hand plus the additional capital that is expected to be raised in the future will be sufficient to cover its working capital needs until the Company's sales volume reaches a sufficient level to cover operating expenses. Business Combination The Company held a 97.2% sole general partner interest in Myo Diagnostics, Ltd. (the "Partnership"), a California limited partnership, that began operations on April 18, 1991. The Partnership researched and developed the hardware and related software to perform Muscle Pattern Recognition. Effective on December 19, 1994, the Partnership's assets and liabilities were transferred to the Company at its book value, and neither the Partnership nor Corporation recognized a gain or loss. The 2.8% limited partners exchanged their interests in the Partnership, totaling $547,885, for 755,330 shares of common stock and $175,000 in notes payable. The business combination was recorded in a manner similar to a "pooling-of-interest" method of accounting. Under this method, assets and liabilities of the Partnership were recorded at historical cost. Development Stage Company The Company is a development stage company as defined in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 7, "Accounting and Reporting by Development Stage Enterprises." The Company is devoting substantially all of its present efforts to establish a new business, and its planned principal operations have not yet commenced. All losses accumulated since inception has been considered as part of the Company's development stage activities. The cumulative amounts presented for the statements of operations and cash flows from the Company's inception are unaudited because it is impractical to audit the financial statement information for the first seven years of the Company's existence due to the lack of sufficient accounting records. NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) Net revenues to date have primarily been from the sale of in-house evaluations of patients. Revenue Revenue is reported at the estimated net realizable amounts from patients, third parties, and others for services rendered. Furniture and Equipment Furniture and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets as follows: Furniture and equipment 5 to 7 years Computer hardware and software 5 years 29 Leasehold improvements are amortized over three years, which is the remaining term of the lease. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred while renewals and betterments are capitalized. When furniture and equipment are retired or disposed of, the related costs and accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the accounts, and any gain or loss on such disposition is reflected in operations. Patents Patents, which are included in other assets in the accompanying balance sheets, consist of legal fees incurred in securing a patent for the Company's product. These costs are amortized over a period of seventeen years using the straight-line method. Research and Development Costs The Company accounts for research and development cost incurred in the development of its software in conformance with SFAS No. 86, Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software to be Sold, Leased or Otherwise Marketed. The accounting standard requires the capitalization of certain research and development costs related to the initial program development and significant program enhancements. All research and development costs incurred in developing a product prior to reaching technological feasibility are charged to expense in the period incurred. Upon reaching technological feasibility all costs are then capitalized as Capitalized Product Development Costs. The Company incurred such cost during 1998, 1997 and 1996 after technological feasibility had been established. During 1998, 1997 and 1996, the Company capitalized software development costs in the amount of $399,075, $632,800 and $439,000, respectively. Capitalized software development cost will be amortized over a period of time estimated to be the useful life of the product, but not to exceed 60 months. Research and development costs prior to reaching technological feasibility, routine maintenance, debugging and custom programming costs are charged to expense in the period in which they are incurred. Capital Leases The Company is the lessee of certain equipment under capital leases expiring in various years through 2001. The assets and liabilities under capital leases are recorded at the lower of the present value of the minimum lease payments or the fair value of the asset. The assets are amortized over the lower of their related lease terms or their estimated productive lives. Amortization of assets under capital leases is included in depreciation expense. NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) Income Taxes Prior to January 1, 1993, the Company had elected to be treated as an "S" corporation for both federal and California State income tax purposes. The shareholders of the "S" corporation were taxed on their proportionate share of taxable income (loss). Effective January 1, 1993, the Company terminated such election and became taxable as a "C" corporation. The Company will not realize any future tax benefits of net operating losses incurred prior to January 1, 1993. The Company accounts for income taxes under the liability method required by SFAS No. 109 that requires the recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each period end based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. The provision for income taxes represents the tax payable for the period and the change during the period in deferred tax assets and liabilities. Net Loss Per Share For the year ended December 31, 1997, the Company adopted SFAS No. 128, "Earnings per Share." Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares available. Diluted earnings per share is computed similar to basic earnings per share except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the potential common shares had been issued and if the additional common shares were dilutive. 30 Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Fair Value of Financial Instruments The Company measures its financial assets and liabilities in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. For certain of the Company's financial instruments, including cash, accounts receivable, and accounts payable and accrued expenses, the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to their short maturities. The amounts shown for notes payable also approximate fair value because current interest rates offered to the Company for notes payable of similar maturities are substantially the same. NOTE 2-CASH The Company maintains cash deposits at a bank located in southern California. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $100,000 insures deposits at the bank. As of December 31, 1998 and 1997, the balances held at the bank aggregated to $240,892 and $158.678, respectively. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant risk on cash. NOTE 3 - PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS Prepaid expenses and other current assets at December 31 consisted of the following: 1998 1997 ____________ ____________ Miscellaneous receivables $ 1,643 $ 67,683 Prepaid expenses 4,179 11,493 Employee advances 1,275 2,100 ____________ ____________ Total $ 7,097 $ 81,276 ____________ ____________ NOTE 4 - FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT Furniture and equipment at December 31 consisted of the following: 1998 1997 ____________ ____________ Furniture and equipment $ 117,295 $ 117,567 Computer hardware and software 169,887 139,496 Equipment held under capital leases 120,254 120,254 Leasehold improvements 5,249 2,605 ____________ ____________ $ 412,685 $ 379,922 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 274,199 212,941 ____________ ____________ Total 138,486 166,981 ____________ ____________ NOTE 5 - OTHER ASSETS Other assets at December 31 consisted of the following: 1998 1997 ____________ ____________ Patents, net of accumulated amortization of $6,047 and $4,732 $ 16,308 $ 17,623 Security deposits 15,472 15,472 ____________ ____________ Total 31,780 33,095 ____________ ____________ Amortization expense on patent costs charged to operations during the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997 was $1,315 and $1,188, respectively. 31 NOTE 6 - NOTES PAYABLE TO BANK As of December 31, 1998 and 1997, the Company has four revolving lines of credit with a bank that provide for borrowings up to a total of $270,000. These revolving lines of credit matured beginning May 10, 1998 through July 10, 1998 and are collateralized by standby letters of credit issued by certain third parties. These revolving lines were extended by the bank into the Company's 1999 fiscal year pursuant to negotiations with the bank to arrange repayment. The Company has $270,000 outstanding on these revolving lines of credit as of December 31, 1998. See Note 15 - Subsequent Events. As collateral for the bank revolving lines of credit, certain third parties (the "Guarantors") have guaranteed the notes payable to bank by obtaining standby letters of credit totaling $270,000. The Company granted stock options to the Guarantors for the Company's common stock as consideration for the guarantees. These options entitled the Guarantors to purchase an aggregate of 400,000 shares of common stock for $1.13 per share if certain conditions were met. The options became exercisable at various dates during 1995. None of these options had been exercised as of December 31, 1998, the date of their expiration. NOTE 7 - OBLIGATIONS UNDER CAPITAL LEASES Minimum future lease payments under capital leases as of December 31, 1998 for each of the next five years are: Years Ending December 31, 1999 $ 17,889 2000 17,889 2001 11,926 2002 - 2003 - ____________ Total minimum lease payments 47,704 Less amount representing interest 8,407 ____________ Present value of minimum lease payment 39,297 Less current portion of obligations under capital leases 22,018 ____________ Total $ 17,279 ____________ Interest rates on capitalized leases vary from 7% to 21.79% and are imputed based on the lower of the Company's incremental borrowing rate at the inception of each lease or the lessor's implicit rate of return. NOTE 8 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Licensing Agreement The Company is obligated under a licensing agreement to a partnership whose partners are officers and shareholders of the Company (see Note 10). NOTE 9 - INCOME TAXES The Company has not recorded a current or deferred provision for federal income taxes for the year ended December 31, 1998 due to losses incurred during that period. The provision for income taxes represents the minimum required for state franchise taxes. To reconcile from the federal statutory tax rate of 34% to the Company's effective tax rate of approximately 1%, the deferred tax asset valuation reserve is deducted. At December 31, 1998, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $4,000,000 and $1,300,000 for federal and state income tax purposes, respectively, expiring in varying amounts through the year 2012, which are available to offset future federal and state taxable income. The Company also had a research tax credit of approximately $133,000 at December 31, 1998 that expires in 2012. The ability of the Company to utilize the federal and state net operating loss carryforwards may be subject to annual limitations under certain provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Deferred tax assets (liabilities) for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997 consisted of the following: Deferred tax assets 1998 1997 ____________ ____________ Net operating loss carryforwards $ 1,917,000 $ 1,987,000 Research tax credit 133,000 133,000 Total deferred tax assets 2,050,000 2,120,000 Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets 1,972,000 2,042,000 ____________ ____________ Deferred tax liabilities $ 78,000 $ 78,000 Deferred state taxes 78,000 78,000 ____________ ____________ Net deferred tax assets $ - $ - ____________ ____________ The valuation allowance decreased by $70,000 during the year ended December 31, 1998. 32 NOTE 10 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Operating Leases The Company leases its facility and certain equipment under non-cancelable operating leases expiring at various dates through 2001. Certain leases contain renewal provisions. Future minimum lease payments under these leases are as follows: Years Ending December 31, 1999 $ 103,680 2000 10,980 2001 1,830 ____________ Total $ 116,490 ____________ Rent expense under operating leases was $131,835 and $127,044 for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. License Agreement The Company has a licensing agreement with Toomin Research Group ("TRG"), a partnership, whose partners are officers and shareholders of the Company (see Note 8). Under the terms of the licensing agreement, the Company is entitled to exclusive rights to the product under development by the Company, beginning on August 1, 1993 and ending on August 1, 2013, unless terminated earlier. As consideration for the exclusive rights to the product, the Company pays TRG a royalty. The royalty is payable quarterly under the following terms: The Company shall pay a royalty on the lesser of 10%, of total revenue or $30 per patient examined and reported upon up to the first 10,1300 examinations. After the first 10,000 examinations, the Company shall pay a royalty of 5% of total revenue but not less than $12.50 per patient examined and reported upon. The Company shall pay a royalty of 5% of total revenue for each sale, lease, rental, license, transfer, or assignment of the product under license to the extent that no royalty was paid on such total revenue. The Company shall pay a royalty of 3% of total revenue for any derivative technology developed by the Company to the extent that no royalty was paid on such total revenue. Litigation In or about July 1997, a former employee of the Company threatened to file a claim against the Company and the president of the Company for employment related matters including, without limitation, harassment and retaliation and termination of employment in violation of public policy. Pursuant to mediation in or about December 1998, the parties resolved the claim via a settlement and release agreement requiring the Company to pay $97,250, net of insurance reimbursements of $43,500, which was charged to general and administrative expense on the statement of operations during the year ended December 31, 1997. The Company has unpaid settlement payments of $40,750 accrued in accounts payable as of December 31, 1997. NOTE 11 - ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES Accounts payable and accrued expenses at December 31 consisted of the following: 1998 1997 ____________ ____________ Accounts payable $ 127,297 135,227 Accrued salaries 35,045 30,000 Accrued vacation payable 34,468 32,269 Payroll taxes payable 166,396 - Customer deposits - 4,500 ____________ ____________ Total $ 363,206 $ 201,996 ____________ ____________ NOTE 12 - SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY On May 4, 1994, the Board of Directors authorized a two-for-one stock split of the Company's common stock for shareholders as of that date. As a result of the split, 2,190,660 shares were issued. All references in the accompanying financial statements to the per share amount have been restated to reflect the stock split. 33 In 1996, the Company settled its obligation to pay $100,000 in connection with services rendered in 1995 for 100,000 shares of common stock and issued 25,000 shares of its common stock for debt totaling $50,000. In 1996, the Company also issued to note holders 42,000 shares of common stock valued at $75,600 as consideration for the note holders extending the repayment terms pursuant to the terms of the note agreement. In 1997, the Company sold an additional 480,000 shares of common stock for gross proceeds of $1,200,000. In connection with this issuance of common stock, investors also received 120,000 warrants to purchase common stock at $3.00 per share through April 16, 1998. NOTE 13 - STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS Warrants During the year ended December 31, 1997, the Company issued 163,200 warrants with an average warrant price per share of $2.87. Additionally, 100,000 shares were exercised at $1.50 per share during the year ended December 31, 1997. As of December 31, 1998, the Company had no outstanding warrants. Stock Option Plan The Company adopted the 1997 Stock Option Plan (the "1997 Plan") in December 1997. The purpose of the 1997 Plan is to attract, retain, and motivate certain key employees of the Company by giving them incentives which are linked directly to increases in the value of the common stock of the Company. Each director, officer, employee, or consultant of the Company is eligible to be considered for the grant of awards under the 1997 Plan. The maximum number of shares of common stock that. may be issued pursuant to awards granted under the 1997 Plan is 1,000,000, subject to certain adjustments to prevent dilution. Any shares of common stock subject to an award, which for any reason expires or terminates unexercised, are again available for issuance under the 1997 Plan. Stock Option Agreements Options and warrants were granted, which under certain agreements, allows employees, consultants, and Guarantors to purchase shares of common stock, which were issued outside the 1997 Plan. These options expire upon certain events. The following summarizes the Company's stock option transactions under the stock option agreements: 1997 Stock Weighted- Other Stock Weighted- Option Plan Average Options and Average Exercise Warrants Exercise Price Price ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ Granted 280,000 $ 1.98 310,000 $ 1.44 ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ Options outstanding, December 31, 1997 280,000 $ 1.98 742,000 $ 1.23 Expired (280,000)$ - (472,000)$ - Granted 305,000 $ 1.13 75,000 $ .10 ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ Options outstanding, December 31, 1998 305,000 $ 1.13 345,000 $ 1.07 ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ Options exercisable, December 31, 1998 - $ 1.13 175,000 $ 1.07 ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ The remaining weighted-average contractual life of options outstanding at December 31, 1998 was 1.25 years. 34 The Company has adopted only the disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation." It applies Accounting Principles Bulletin ("APB") Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," and related interpretations in accounting for its plans and does not recognize compensation expense for its stock- based compensation plans. If the Company had elected to recognize compensation expense based upon the fair value at the grant date for, awards under these plans consistent with the methodology prescribed by SFAS 123, the Company's net loss and loss per share would be reduced to the pro forma amounts indicated below: For years Ended December 31, 1998 1997 ____________ ____________ Net loss As reported $ (793,195) $ (999,385) Pro forma $ (803,195) $ (1,020,285) Loss per share As reported $ (0.09) $ (0.12) Pro forma $ (0.09) $ (0.12) These pro forma amounts may not be representative of future disclosures because they do not take into effect pro forma compensation expense related to grants made before 1995. NOTE 14-PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS AND RESTATEMENTS Certain adjustments defined as corrections of accounting errors and change in accounting methods, the nature and amount of which has been detailed in the following schedule, resulted in an understatement of assets, net income and stockholders equity in prior years. Prior Period Adjustment During 1998, outdated and outstanding checks in the amount of $7,170 were voided, resulting in the understatement of assets and overstatement of the accumulated deficit. The change as of December 31, 1998 is summarized as follows: Assets Accum Deficit ____________ ____________ As previously reported $ 1,503,660 $ (4,628,126) Void outdated/outstanding checks 7,170 7,170 ____________ ____________ As adjusted $ 1,510,830 $ (4,620,956) ____________ ____________ Change in Accounting Principle During 1998, the Company adopted a change in the method of accounting for the costs associated with certain research and development costs related its product. Certain of these research and development costs have been capitalized in accordance with SFAS No. 86, Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software to be Sold, Leased or Otherwise Marketed. Previously, the Company had expensed all research and development costs. As a result of this change in accounting for research and development cost the Company has capitalized cost previously expensed in the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996 in the amounts of $632,800 and $439,000, respectively. These costs have been recorded in the accompanying restated financial statement for the year ended December 31, 1997. The following schedule reflects the restated amounts of various financial statement captions affected by the restatement to change accounting methods: 1997 1997 Original Restated Amounts Adjustments Amounts ___________ ___________ ___________ Cash $ 150,508 $ 7,175 $ 157,683 Capitalized Product Development Costs $ - $ 1,071,800 $ 1,071,800 Deficit Accumulated $(5,699,926)$ 1,078,970 $(4,620,956) Research & Development $ 419,295 $ (297,056)$ 122,239 Technical Services $ 218,511 $ (117,983)$ 100,528 General & Administrative $ 881,141 $ (218,761)$ 662,380 Net Loss $(1,632,185)$ 632,800 $ (999,385) NOTE 15-SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Subsequent to the balance sheet date, the Company had the following significant financial transactions: * The Company repaid a $25,000 short-term promissory note to a shareholder. * The Company received $748,874 in additional capital from investors. * In early 1999, Wells Fargo Bank called $140,000 of the Notes Payable the Company owed the bank. The collateral that had been put up by two individuals approximately five years ago were letters of credit backed by personal guarantees at the Royal Bank of Canada. When Wells Fargo called the loan, the Royal Bank provided the funds to repay the Company's loan with Wells Fargo. The Royal Bank first turned to the two individuals for the money that had been paid to Wells Fargo and then extended the two individuals loans covering the amounts. These loans are currently outstanding. The Company recognizes that even though its loan with Wells Fargo has been repaid, the Company has an obligation to repay the loans now held by the two individuals. While no formal agreement exists regarding this repayment, it is management's belief that these loans will be repaid at some point in the year 2000. * The Company also received debt forgiveness of the remaining $130,000 Notes Payable due to Wells Fargo Bank in consideration for stock options issued to the bank. EX-10.1 2 EXHIBIT 10.1 1 THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933. THEY MAY NOT BE SOLD, OFFERED FOR SALE, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AS TO THE SECURITIES UNDER SAID ACT OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL (WHO MAY BE COUNSEL TO THE COMPANY) THAT SUCH REGISTRATIONS IS NOT REQUIRED. MYO DIAGNOSTICS, INC. 10% CONVERTIBLE NOTE DUE AUGUST 13, 2000 $40,000.00 Dated as of July 31, 1998 FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, MYO DIAGNOSTICS, INC., a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of California (the principal amount of Forty Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($40,000.00) on August 13, 2000, and to pay interest on the unpaid principal amount hereof at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum from the date hereof until paid. Interest shall be payable semi-annually on June 30 and December 31 of each year, commencing December 31, 1998. Both principal and interest thereon are payable in lawful money of the United States of American at the principal office of the Company. This note is one of a series of notes of the Company, dated various dates, of the same title and due dated in the aggregate principal amount of $167,000.00 (the "Notes"). ARTICLE ONE PREPAYMENT Section 1.01 Optional Prepayment. This Note may be prepaid by the Company in whole or in part at any time without premium or penalty. Any such prepayment shall be accompanied by interest to the date of prepayment. Section 1.02 Notice of Prepayment. The Company shall give the Holder of this Note written notice of each prepayment hereof not less than 30 days prior to the prepayment date, specify such prepayment date, the principal amount to be prepaid, and the date the right to convert this Note or any portion hereof shall terminate pursuant to Section 2.01 hereof. Upon the giving of any such notice of prepayment, the principal amount of this Note specified in such notice, together with interest thereon, shall, subject to Section 2.01 hereof, become due and payable on the prepayment date. Section 1.03 Allocation of Prepayments. In the event of the prepayment of less than all of the outstanding Notes pursuant to Section 1.01 hereof, the Company shall allocate the principal amount so to be prepaid among the holders of Notes in proportion to the respective principal amount of such Notes not theretofore prepaid or converted, of which they shall be holders. ARTICLE TWO CONVERSION Section 2.01 Conversion Right. The older of this Note shall have the right, at the Holder's option, at any time and from time to time while this Note is outstanding, or pursuant to Section 1.02 hereof (in respect of this Note or such portion thereof) until the close of business on the first business day next preceding the dated fixed for prepayment (unless the Company shall default in such prepayment) to convert all or any part of the principal amount of this Note into fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock of the Company (the "Common Stock") at the "Initial Conversion Price" (as hereinafter defined), subject to adjustment as provided below (such price or such price, as last adjusted, as the case may be, being referred to herein as the "Conversion Price"). Such conversion shall be made by the surrender of this Note to the Company at its principal office accompanied by the Holder's written request for conversion, specifying the principal amount hereof to be converted. As used in this Section 2.01, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: "Additional Offering" shall mean the sale by the Company after August 13, 1998, of Common Stock or Convertible Debt Securities. "Additional Offering Price" shall mean, (a) in the case of an Additional Offering consisting of Common Stock, the total amount received by the Company in connection with such Additional Offering, or (b) in the case of an Additional Offering consisting of Convertible Debt Securities, the total amount received by the Company as the consideration of the issuance of such Convertible Debt Securities plus the minimum aggregate amount of additional consideration (as set forth in the instruments relating thereto, without regard for any provision contained therein for a subsequent adjustment of such consideration), payable to the Company upon the conversion of such Convertible Debt Securities divided by the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of such Convertible Debt Securities (as set forth in the instruments relating thereto, without regard for any provision contained therein for a subsequent adjustment of such number of shares). 2 Convertible Debt Securities means promissory notes or similar instruments issued by the Company which are convertible into Common Stock. 3 Initial Conversion Price shall mean US $0.10 (ten cents) per share, provided, however, that (i) in the event that the Company completes an Additional Offering on or before September 13, 1998, for aggregate proceeds to the Company of US $200,000.00 or more (not including in the case of an Additional Offering of Convertible Debt Securities any additional consideration (as set forth in the instruments relating thereto) payable to the Company upon the conversion of such Convertible Debt Securities) at an Additional Offering Price equal to or in excess of US $0.10 (ten cents) per share, "Initial Conversion Price" shall mean the "Additional Offering Price", (ii) in the event that the Company completes and Additional Offering on or before September 13, 1998, for aggregate proceeds to the Company of US $200,000.00 or more (not including in the case of an Additional Offering of Convertible Debt Securities any additional consideration (as set forth in the instruments relating thereto) payable to the Company upon the conversion of such Convertible Debt Securities) at an Additional Offering Price of less than US $0.10 (ten cents) per share, "Initial Conversion Price" shall mean the "Additional Offering Price", and no adjustment to the Conversion Price shall be made under the provisions of Section 2.04 hereof with respect to such Additional Offering, and (iii) in the event that the Company completes an Additional Offering on or before September 13, 1998, for aggregate proceeds to the Company of less than US $200,000.00 (not including in the case of an Additional Offering of Convertible Debt Securities any additional consideration (as set forth in the instruments relating thereto) payable to the Company upon the conversion of such Convertible Debt Securities) "Initial Conversion Price" shall mean the lesser of the Additional Offering Price and US $0.10 (ten cents) per share, and no adjustment to the Conversion Price shall be made under the provisions of Section 2.4 hereof with respect to such Additional Offering. Section 2.02 Issuance of Certificates; Partial Conversion. Promptly after receipt of the written request referred to in Section 2.01 hereof and surrender of this Note as aforesaid, the Company shall issue and deliver to the Holder, registered in such Holder's name (or in such other name or names as shall be specified in such written request), a certificate or certificates for the number of full shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note (or specified portion hereof), which certificates shall bear a legend to the same effect as the legend set forth at the beginning of this Note. Such conversion shall be deemed to have been effected and the Conversion Price shall be determined as of the close of business on the date on which such written request shall have been received by the Company, and this Note shall have been surrendered as aforesaid, and the rights of the Holder hereof (or specified portion thereof) shall cease and the person or persons in whose name such certificate or certificates are to be registered shall be deemed to have become a holder of record of the shares of Common Stock issuable upon such conversion. Upon conversion of only a portion of this Note, the Company shall issue and deliver to the Holder, at the expense of the Company, a new Note in the form hereof for the unconverted portion hereof and bearing interest from the date to which interest has been paid on such unconverted portion. Section 2.03 Fraction Shares; Accrued Interest. No fractional share of Common Stock shall be issued upon conversion of this Note or any portion hereof, 4 and no payment or adjustment shall be made upon any such conversion with respect to the Common Stock issued upon such conversion. If any fractional interest in a share of Common Stock would, except for the provisions hereof, be issuable upon the conversion of this note or any portion hereof, the Company shall pay to the Holder an amount in cash equal to the current market price (as determined by the Company in good faith) of such fractional interest. The company shall pay all interest on this Note or specified portion hereof surrendered for conversion accrued to the date upon which the aforementioned written request shall have been received by the Company. Section 2.04 Adjustment of Conversion Price. The Conversion Price shall be subject to adjustment from time to time as follows: (a) Definitions. As used in this Section 2.04, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: "Options" shall mean rights, options or warrants to purchase either Common Stock or Convertible Securities. "Initial Date" shall mean August 13, 1998. "Convertible Securities" shall mean any evidences of indebtedness, shares (other than Common Stock) or other securities convertible into Common Stock. "Other Securities" shall mean any securities of the company other than Common Stock and any other securities which the holder of a Note at any time shall be entitled to receive, or shall have received, upon conversion of Note, in lieu of or in addition to Common Stock, or which at any time shall be issuable or shall have been issued in exchange for, or as a distribution with respect to, Common Stock (or other Securities). (b) No Adjustment of Conversion Price. No adjustment in the Conversion Price shall be made in respect of the issuance of Additional Shares of Common Stock unless the consideration per share for an Additional Share of common Stock issued or deemed to be issued by the Company is less than the per share Conversion Price in effect on the date of such issue. (c) Deemed Issue of Additional Shares of Common Stock. (i) Options and Convertible Securities. In the event the Company, on or after the Initial Date, shall issue any Options or Convertible Securities, then the maximum number of shares (as set forth in the instrument relating thereto without regard to any provisions contained therein for a subsequent adjustment of such number) of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of such Options, or in the case of Convertible Securities and Options therefore, the shares into which such Convertible Securities may be converted, shall be deemed to be Additional Share of Common Stock issued as of the time of such issue, proved that Additional Shares of Common Stock shall not be deemed to have been issued unless the consideration per share (determined pursuant to Section 2.04 (e) hereof, of such Additional Shares of Common Stock would be less than the Conversion Price in effect on the date of and immediately prior to such issue, and provided further that in any such case in which Additional Shares of Common Stock are deemed to be issued: (a) no further adjustment in the Conversion Price shall be made upon the subsequent issue of Convertible Securities or shares of Common Stock, upon the exercise of such Options or the conversion of such Convertible Securities: (b) if such Options or Convertible Securities by their terms provide, with the passage of time or otherwise, for any decrease in the consideration payable to the Company, or increase in the number of share of Common Stock issuable, upon the exercise, conversion or exchange thereof, the Conversion Price computed upon the original issue thereof, and any subsequent adjustment based thereon, shall, upon any such increase or decrease becoming effective, be recomputed to reflect such increase or decrease insofar as it affects such options or the rights of conversion or exchange under such Convertible Securities; (c) Upon the expiration of any such Options or any rights of conversion under such Convertible Securities which shall not have been exercised, the Conversion Price computed upon the original issue thereof, and any subsequent adjustments based thereon, shall, upon such expiration, be recomputed as if: (x) in the case of Options for Convertible Securities or Options for Common Stock the only Additional Share of Common Stock issued were the shares of Common Stock actually issued upon the exercise of such Options or the conversion of Convertible Securities and the consideration received therefor was the consideration actually received by the Company for the issue of such Convertible Securities which were actually converted, and 5 (y) in the case of Options for Convertible Securities only the Convertible Securities actually issued upon the exercise thereof were issued at the time of issue of such Options, and the consideration received by the Company for the Additional Shares of Common Stock deemed to have been issued was the consideration actually received by the Company for the issue of all such options, whether or not exercised, plus the consideration deemed to have been received by the Company (determined pursuant to Section 2.04 (e)) upon the issue of the Convertible Securities with respect to which such Options were actually exercised; (d) no readjustments pursuant to Section 2.04 (c)(I)(b) or Section 2.04 (c)(I)(c) above shall have the effect of increasing the Conversion Price by an amount in excess of the amount of the adjustment thereof originally made in respect of the issue of such Options or Convertible Securities; and (e) in the case of any Options which expire by their terms not more than 30 days after the date of issue thereof, no adjustment of the Conversion Price shall be made until the expiration or exercise of all such Options, whereupon such adjustment shall be made in the same manner provided in Section 2.04 (c)(I)(c) above. (i) Stock Dividends and Subdivisions. In the event the Company at any time or from time to time on or after the Initial Date shall pay any dividend on Common Stock payable in common Stock, or effect a subdivision of the outstanding shares of Common Stock into greater number of shares, Additional Share of Common Stock shall be deemed to have been issued: (a) in the case of any such dividend, immediately after the close of business on the record date for the determination of holders of any class of securities entitled to receive such dividend, or (b) in the case of any such subdivision, at the close of business on the date immediately prior to the date upon which such corporate action becomes effective. (d) Adjustment of Conversion Price Upon Issuance of Additional Shares of Common Stock. Except as otherwise provided in Section 2.04 (g), in the event the Company shall issue Additional Shares of Common Stock (including Additional Shares of Common Stock deemed to be issued pursuant to Section 2.04(c)) without consideration or for a consideration per share less than the Conversion Price shall be reduced, concurrently with such issue, to a price (calculated to the nearest cent) determined by multiplying such Conversion Price by a fraction, the numerator of which shall be the consideration per share received by the Company for Additional Shares of Common Stock issued pursuant to Section 2.03(c)(I) and the denominator of which shall be the Conversion Price in effect on the date of, and immediately prior to the issuance of Additional Shares of Common Stock. (e) Determination of Consideration. For purposes of this Section 2.04, the consideration received by the Company for the issue of any Addition Shares of Common Stock shall not included interest accrued and unpaid on Convertible Securities. The consideration per share received by the Company for Additional Shares of Common Stock deemed to have been issued pursuant to Section 2.04 (c)(I), relating to Option and Convertible Securities, shall be determined by dividing: (i) the total amount, if any, received or receivable by the Company as consideration for the issue of such Options or Convertible Securities, plus the minimum aggregate amount of additional consideration (as set forth in the instruments relating thereto, without regard to any provision contained herein for a subsequent adjustment of such consideration) payable to the Company upon the exercise of such Options or the conversion of such Convertible Securities and the conversion of such Convertible Securities, by (ii) the maximum number of share of Common Stock (as set forth in the instruments relating thereto, without regard to any provision contained therein for a subsequent adjustment of such number) issuable upon the exercise of such Options or the conversions or the conversion or exchange of such Convertible Securities. (f) Adjustment of Conversion Price Upon Issuance of Other Securities. In the event Other securities shall be issued or shall become subject to issue upon the conversion of any Notes (or Other Securities) of the Company (or any issuer of Other Securities) for a consideration such as to dilute the conversion rights of the holders of the Notes, the computations and adjustments with respect to the Conversion Price shall be made nearly as possible in the manner so provided and applied to determine the number of Other Securities from time to time receivable upon the conversion hereof. (g) Adjustment for Combinations, Reclassifications, Consolidation of Common 6 Stock, Stock Dividends or Stock Subdivisions. In the event (a) the outstanding shares of Common Stock shall be combined, reclassified or consolidated into a lesser number of shares of Common Stock, or (b) any Additional Shares of Common Stock shall be deemed to have been issued pursuant to Section 2.04 (c)(ii) relating to stock dividends and stock subdivisions, the Conversion Price in effect immediately prior to such combination, reclassification, consolidation, stock dividend, or stock subdivision shall, concurrently with the effectiveness of such stock combination, reclassification, consolidation, stock dividend, or stock subdivision be proportionately increased or decreased. (h) Adjustment for Merger of Reorganization, etc. In case of any consolidations merger of the Company with or into another corporation or the conveyance of substantially all of the assets of the company to another corporation, each Note shall thereafter be convertible into the number of shares of stock, or other securities, or other property, to which a holder of the number of shares of Common Stock of the Company deliverable upon conversion of this Note would have been entitled upon such consolidation, merger or conveyance, and appropriate adjustment (as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors) shall be made in the application of the provisions herein set forth with respect to the rights of the Holder hereof, to the end that the provisions set forth herein (including provisions with respect to changes in an other adjustments of the Conversion Price) shall thereafter be applicable, as nearly as reasonably may be, in relation to any shares of stock, or other securities, or other property thereafter deliverable upon conversion. Section 2.05 Notice of Adjustment. Upon any adjustment of the Conversion Price, the Company shall give written notice thereof to the Holder thereof, which notice shall state the Conversion Price resulting from such adjustment and set forth in reasonable detail the method of calculation and the facts upon which such calculation is based. Section 2.06 Other Notices. In the event the Company proposes to take any action of the type requiring an adjustment of the Conversion Price, the Company shall give written notice thereof to the Holder of this Note, which notice shall specify the record date, if any, with respect to any such action and the date on which such action is to take place. Such notice shall also set forth such facts with respect thereto as shall be reasonable necessary to indicate the effect of such action (to the extent such effect may be known at the date of such notice) on the Conversion Price and the number, kind or class of shares or other securities or property which shall be deliverable or purchasable upon the occurrence of such action or deliverable upon conversion of the Notes. In case of any action which would require the fixing of a record date, such notice shall be given at least 20 days prior to the date so fixed, and in the case of all other action, such notice shall be given at least 30 days prior to the taking of such proposed action. In addition, whenever the Company proposes to declare a dividend or distribution with respect to the Common Stock, it will give the Holder of this Note written notice thereof at least 20 days prior to the record date for such dividend or distribution. Section 2.07 Reservation of Shares. The Company will at all times reserve and keep available, free from preemptive rights, out of its authorized but unissued shares of Common Stock, solely for the purpose of issue upon the conversion of Notes, sufficient shares to provide for the conversion of all outstanding Notes. The Company covenants that all shares of Common Stock which may be issued upon conversion of this Note will, upon issuance by the Company in accordance with the terms of this Note, be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and free from any claims, liens or encumbrances with respect to the issuance thereof, except for any restrictions on transfer imposed by applicable securities laws. The Company will take all such action as may be necessary to assure that all such shares of Common Stock may be so issued without violation of any applicable law or regulation, or any requirement of any national stock exchange upon which the Common Stock may be listed. Section 2.08 Government Approvals. If any shares of Common Stock required to be reserved for the purpose of conversion of this Note require registration with or approval of any governmental authority under an applicable law, or listing on any national securities exchange, before such shares may be issued upon conversion, the Company will, at its expense and as expeditiously as possible, cause such shares to be duly registered or approved or listed on the relevant national securities exchange, as the case may be. Section 2.09 Taxes The Company will pay all documentary, stamp or other transactional taxes attributable to the issuance or delivery of shares of Common Stock upon conversion of this Note, provided, however, that the Company shall not be required to pay any taxes which may be payable in respect of any transfer involved in the issuance or delivery of any certificate for such shares in a name other than that of the Holder of this Note. ARTICLE FOUR COVENANTS 7 Section 4.01 Use of Proceeds. The Company covenants that the proceeds from the issuance of the Notes have or will be used to pay current operating expenses of the Company, including payroll, payroll taxes, rent, compensation of William L. Wayne or any other consultant approved by the holders of a majority in principal amount of the Notes, and any other current operating expense approved by William L. Wayne. Section 4.02 Indebtedness. The Company covenants and agrees that during the period commencing on August 13, 1998 and ending on August 13, 1999, it will not, so long as any principal of, or interest on, the Notes remains outstanding and unpaid, incur any indebtedness, whether secured or unsecured, for borrowed money, including, without limitation, any Additional Offering of Convertible Debt Securities (as such terms are defined in Section 2.01 hereof) without the prior written consent of the holds of at lease 50% of the principal amount of the Notes then outstanding. ARTICLE FIVE EVENTS OF DEFAULT Section 5.01 Definitions of Effect. If any of the following events ("Events of Default") shall occur and be continuing: (a) Default shall be made in the payment of the principal of this or any other Note when and as the same shall become due and payable, whether at maturity or at a date fixed for prepayment or by acceleration or otherwise; or (b) Default shall be made in the payment of any installment of interest upon this or any other Note when the same shall become due and payable, and such default shall continue for a period of 5 days; or (c) Default shall be made in the due observance or performance of any other covenant, condition or agreement on the part of the Company to be observed or performed pursuant to the terms hereof and such default shall continue for 30 days; or (d) Default shall be made in any payment of principal of, or interest on, any other indebtedness of the Company and such default shall continue for more than the period of grace, if any, provided with respect hereto; (e) (I) the Company shall commence any case, proceeding or other action (A) under any existing or future law of any jurisdiction, domestic or foreign, relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or relief of debtors, seeking to have an order for relief entered with respect to it, or seeking to adjustment, winding-up, liquidation, dissolution, composition or other relief with respect to it or its debt, or (B) seeking appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian or other similar official for it or for all or any substantial part of its assets, or the Company shall make a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors; or (ii) there shall be commenced against the Company any case, proceeding or other action of a nature referred to in clause (I) above which (A) result in the entry of any order for relief or any such adjudication or appointment or (B) remains un-dismissed, un-discharged, or un- bonded for a period of 60 days; or (iii) there shall be commenced against the Company any case, proceeding or other action seeking issuance of a warrant of attachment, execution, restraint or similar process against all or any substantial part of its assets which result in the entry of an order for any such relief which shall not have been vacated, discharges, or stayed or bonded pending appeal within 60 days from the entry thereof; or (iv) the Company shall take any action in furtherance of, or indicating its consent to, approval of, or acquiescence in, any of the acts set forth in clauses (I), (ii) or (iii) above; or (v) the Company shall generally not, or shall be unable to, or shall admit in writing an inability to, pay its debts as they become due; then, and in each and every such case, the Holder of this Note may, by written notice to the Company declare all sums of principal and interest then remaining unpaid on this Note and all other amount payable hereunder, to be immediately due and payable, whereupon the same shall immediately become due and payable. Except as expressly provided above in this Section, presentment, demand, protest and all other notices of any kind are hereby expressly waived. ARTICLE SIX MISCELLANEOUS Section 6.01 Amendments. This Note may only be amended in writing signed by the Holder and the Company. Section 6.02 Notices. Any notice or other communication to the Holder of this Note required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be personally delivered or mailed, postage paid, by registered or certified mail, if the Holder, addressed to such Holder at c/o Tullet & Tokyo Forex Ltd., 154 University Avenue, Suite 400, Toronto, Ontario M5H 3Y9, Canada or such other 8 address as such Holder may designate to the Company in writing, and if to the Company, addressee to the Company at 3760 South Robertson Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 or to such other address as the Company may in writing designate to the Holder. Section 6.03 Suits for Enforcement. In case any one or more Events of Default shall occur and be continuing, the Holder of this Note may precede to protect and enforce its rights by suits in equity, action at law and/or by other appropriate proceeding, whether for the specific performance (to the extent permitted by law) of any covenant or agreement contained in this note or in aid of the exercise of any power granted in this Note, or may proceed to enforce any other legal or equitable right of the Holder of this Note. If any holder of a Note shall demand payment thereof or take any action in respect of an Event of Default, the Company will forthwith give written notice to the other holders of Notes, specifying such action and the nature of the Event of Default. Section 6.04 Remedies Cumulative. No remedy herein conferred upon the Holder of this Note is intended to be exclusive of any other remedy, and each and every such remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute or otherwise. Section 6.05 Remedies no Waived. No course of dealing between the Company and the Holder hereof shall operate as a waiver of any right of any Holder hereof and no delay of the part of the Holder hereof in exercising any right hereunder shall so operate. Section 6.06 Successors and Assigns. All of the covenants and agreements in the Note contained by or on behalf of the Company shall bind its successors and assigns, whether so expressed or not. Section 6.07 Headings. The headings of the section sand subsections of this Note are inserted for convenience only and shall not be deemed to constitute a part of this Note. Section 6.08 Governing Law. This Note shall be deemed to be a contract made under the laws of the State of California and shall be construed in accordance with such laws. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, has caused this Note to be executed in its name and on its behalf as of the day and year first above written. MYO DIAGNOSTICS, INC. By: Gerald D. Appel President 9 August 26, 1998 Myo Diagnostics Inc. 3760 S. Robertson Boulevard Culver City, CA 90232 Attention: Gerald Appel, President & Chief Executive Officer Dear Mr. Appel: Re: Proposed Financing St. James Securities Inc. ("SJS") hereby agrees to act as exclusive agent for Myo Diagnostics Inc. (the "Corporation") in connection with a proposed offering of equity units ("Equity Units") to be created and issued by the Corporation pursuant to the following terms and conditions (the "Offering"). Issuer: Myo Diagnostics Inc. Size of Offering:Up to 1.5 million Equity Units Purchased Securities: Subject to adjustment and potential restrictions in certain events, each Equity Unit shall be exercisable, for no additional consideration, to acquire common shares ("Common Share") of the Corporation. Agent: St. James Securities Inc. Price:Such price as SJS and the Corporation may agree (the "Price"), however such price will not be less than $US1.00 per Common Share. Closing Date: February 26, 1999 or such other date as SJS and the Corporation may agree (the "Closing Date"). Description of Agency: SJS agrees to purchase as principle investor no less than 500,000 Equity Units prior to September 11, 1998. SJS will also act, on a "best efforts" private placement basis, as exclusive agent for an additional 1 million Equity Units. SJS is not obliged under any circumstances to purchase in excess of 500,000 Equity Units but may choose to do so in its sole discretion. Due Diligence: Prior to the filing of the (final) prospectus qualifying the Common Shares issuable on exercise of the Equity Units, the Corporation shall allow SJS and their representatives to conduct all due diligence investigations which SJS may reasonably require to fulfill their obligations as underwriters and to responsibly execute the certificate required of them in the preliminary prospectus and the (final) prospectus. 10 SJS's Fees: 7% of gross proceeds of the Offering (the "Commission"), Compensation Option: SJS shall also receive two hundred thousand (200,000) compensation options, each compensation option entitling SJS to purchase one Common Share of the Corporation at a price of $0.50 per common share at any time prior to August 26, 2001. Costs and Expenses: Offering costs and expenses are to be borne by the Corporation, including the costs of SJS, its Consultant and its designated legal counsel, all payable on the Closing Date. If the foregoing accurately reflects your understanding of the terms of the Offering, please execute this letter where indicated below and return a copy (personally, by facsimile, by post or by courier) to St. James Securities Inc., 150 York Street, Suite 1814, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 3S5, Attention: Rodger Gray, President, prior to 9:30 a.m. September 2, 1998, whereupon this letter shall become a binding agreement between us. Yours very truly, ST. JAMES SECURITIES INC. Per: _________________________________ John Illidge Chairman The foregoing accurately reflects the terms of the transaction that we are to enter into and such terms are hereby agreed to. ACCEPTED this day of August, 1998. MYO DIAGNOSTICS INC. Per: _________________________________ Gerald Appel President and Chief Executive EX-27.1 3 FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE
5 THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF MYO DIAGNOSTICS, INC. DATED DECEMBER 31, 1998 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 12-MOS DEC-31-1998 JAN-01-1998 DEC-31-1998 240,861 0 2,295 0 0 250,253 7,097 62,573 1,891,394 655,224 0 0 0 6,229,435 960,284 (1,891,394) 9,339 9,339 0 761,063 0 0 32,917 (790,893) 2,302 0 0 0 0 (793,195) (0.09) (0.09)
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