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UNITED STATES
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-KSB
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ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007
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TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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Commission file number: 333-91436
ECOLOGY COATINGS, INC.
(Name of small business issuer in its charter)
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Nevada
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
35980 Woodward Avenue, Suite 200, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(248) 723-2223
(Issuer’s telephone number)
Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act: None.
Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act: None
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Common Stock, $0.001 par value
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(Title of class)
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(Name of exchange on which registered) |
Check whether the issuer is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Exchange Act.
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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 the past 90 days.
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Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of Regulation S-B
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. þ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
State
issuer’s revenues for its most recent fiscal year: $41,668
As of November 29, 2007, approximately 12,940,684 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value
$0.001 per share, were held by non-affiliates, which had a market value of approximately
$20,705,094 based on available OTCBB quote of the average between the bid and ask price of $1.60
per share.
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common equity, as of the
latest practicable date: The number of shares of common stock of the registrant outstanding as of
November 29, 2007 was 32,150,684.
Documents Incorporated by Reference: None.
Transitional
Small Business Disclosure Format (check one): Yes o No þ
FORM 10-KSB
ECOLOGY COATINGS, INC.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2007
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PART I
This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Some of such statements involve substantial risks and
uncertainties. In some cases, you can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as
“may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “plan,” “project,” “continue,” “believe,” “expect,”
“anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate” and other variations of these words or comparable words. In
addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of
events, circumstances or trends and that do not relate to historical matters are forward-looking
statements. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and situations that
might cause our or our industry’s actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to
be materially different from any future results, level of activity, performance or achievements
expressed or implied by these statements. Certain factors that might cause such a difference are
discussed in the section entitled “Cautionary Factors that May Affect Future Results” in this Form
10-KSB, along with any other cautionary language in this report, provide examples of risks,
uncertainties and events that may cause our actual results to differ from the expectations
described or implied in our forward-looking statements.
Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are
reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements.
You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the
date of this report. Except as required by law, we do not undertake to update or revise any
forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
In this Report, “Ecology”, “the Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our” refer to Ecology Coatings, Inc.
and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ecology Coatings, Inc., a California corporation.
ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
We were originally incorporated in Nevada on February 6, 2002 as OCIS Corp. (“OCIS”). OCIS
completed a merger with Ecology Coatings, Inc., a California corporation (“Ecology-CA”) on July 27,
2007 (the “Merger”). In the Merger, OCIS issued approximately 30,530,684 shares of our common
stock to the Ecology— CA stockholders. In this transaction, OCIS changed its name from OCIS
Corporation to Ecology Coatings, Inc. and our ticker symbol on the OTC Bulletin Board exchange
changed to “ECOC.”
Company Overview
We develop nanotechnology-enabled, ultra-violet curable coatings that are designed to drive
efficiencies and clean processes in manufacturing. We create proprietary coatings with unique
performance and environmental attributes by leveraging our platform of integrated nano-material
technologies that reduce overall energy consumption and offer a marked decrease in drying time. To
date, we have obtained four patents covering elements of our technology from the United States
Patent and Trademark Office. We continue to work independently on further developing the
technology. In addition, we collaborate with industry leaders to develop proprietary coatings for a
variety of metal, paper and plastic-based applications. Our target markets include the electronics,
automotive and trucking, paper products and original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”). Our business
model contemplates both a licensing strategy and direct sales strategy. We intend to license our
technology to industry leaders in the electronics, automotive and medical applications markets,
through which our products will be sold to end users. We plan to use direct sales teams in certain
target markets, such as OEMs, and third party distributors in broad product markets, such as paper
products, to develop our product sales.
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Business in General
Since 1990, we have focused on developing products that support inexpensive mass production
utilization of protective coatings that leverage nano-particle technology and are cured under
ultra-violet (“UV”) light. We believe that the use of our “Liquid Nanotechnology™” coatings
represent a paradigm shift in coatings technology. While our competitors have focused their efforts
on improving the industry-standard, thermal-cured powder-coat, water-borne and solvent-based
coatings, we have strived for technological breakthroughs. We have developed over 200 individual
coating formulations that address the limitations of traditional coatings.
Nearly every manufactured product has a protective coating on it, whether metal, plastic,
glass or an electronic product. These coatings are important for protection, such as scratch and
abrasion resistance, as well as for added durability and maintenance of the overall aesthetic
appearance of the product. Coatings that use water or organic carriers remain the standard in the
large OEM coatings market. However, the use of carrier-based coatings continues to burden
manufacturers with cost, performance, and environmental health and safety disadvantages.
Our Liquid Nanotechnology™ coatings are 100% solids and UV curable. Our coatings are “100%
solids” because they contain almost no volatile carriers and are generally comprised of polymers
that react to UV light, all of which becomes part of the final coating bound to the substrate.
Traditional coatings, such as paint, are composed of a solid resin and a carrier, such as an
organic solvent or water, that are used to adjust the viscosity to allow application. Thus, during
the curing process the carrier evaporates either by application of heat or air-drying, both of
which require time to complete the process. Moreover, the evaporation of the carrier is commonly
known to generate harmful airborne emissions.
Our Liquid Nanotechnology™ coatings offer a number of performance and user benefits over
traditional coatings. We believe that our 100% solids, UV-cured industrial coatings are the
coatings industry’s cutting edge, offering bottom line value and environmental gains to users
because they:
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Cure faster, usually in less than a minute; |
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Use less floor space; |
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Use less energy; |
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Reduce Environmental Protection Agency compliance burden because they
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Provide improved coating performance; and |
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Help boost productivity by increasing manufacturing throughput. |
Liquid Nanotechnology™
Many conventional coatings used today require 20 or more minutes of drying time (either air
dried or forced thermal drying). In the case of air drying, a process backlog can result, causing
higher in-process inventory or slower production rates. In the case of thermally induced drying,
protective coats can only be applied to materials able to withstand certain levels of heat. This
calls for disassembly of many manufactured parts before they can be coated and further increases
the time needed for the coating process to be completed. In either case, the manufacturing process
is characterized by inefficiency, slower production rates, higher energy costs, and larger space
requirements.
There are other disadvantages with conventional coatings. In some cases, much of the applied
coating evaporates into the air (solvent based carrier), while only a fraction of the coating
actually remains as a dry coating film. In addition, overspray coatings are difficult to reuse or
reclaim, and water-borne systems tend to
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promote corrosion and flash-rusting. Not only is this an inefficient use of the coating, it is also
responsible for the emission of many harmful airborne toxins.
Our Solution
Liquid
Nanotechnology™ - our 100% solids UV-cured industrial coatings technology, combats all
of the issues noted above without sacrificing performance aspects. We have developed over 200
specific individual coating formulations that address the limitations of traditional carrier-based
coatings. Our coatings cure in less than a minute after application without the use of heat. This
changes the manufacturing dynamic in four ways. First, UV curing eliminates the bottleneck effect
and makes disassembly unnecessary, increasing the speed with which coated products are produced.
Second, the use of UV curing obviates the need for thermal heating equipment and/or drying space,
allowing manufacturers to use less floor space. Third, the elimination of thermal heating from the
manufacturing process produces energy cost savings. Finally, the use of 100% solids results in
fewer harmful airborne emissions during production or application.
Our Liquid Nanotechnology™ coatings have other advantages. Indeed, a crucial advantage of our
products is that it is more cost effective than conventional coatings. Our 100% solid coatings
offer increased efficiency and result in minimal wasted product: if a manufacturer needs one mil
dry film thickness, it need only apply and cure one mil of our coating.
Product Offerings
Plastics. Our Liquid Nanotechnology™ coatings have improved hardness and abrasion
resistance over conventional carrier-based coatings. The coatings are also noteworthy for their
ability to achieve either optical clarity or accept pigments. Based on laboratory tests, we believe
our formulations have excellent adhesion to many common plastics, such as polycarbonate.
Metals. Our coatings adhere well to most metal surfaces. Moreover, our coatings are
able to achieve pigmentation under a UV curable situation. Applications include automotive parts
and products that incorporate metal along with seals or other rubber parts. Because our coatings
are UV curable, metals paired with rubber parts will not require disassembly prior to finishing.
Glass. Our glass coatings product has achieved solid optical clarity in a UV curable
in both high and low viscosity formulations that have significant thermal conductivity. The product
also offers adhesion between separate glass products that is less breakable than a single glass
product. Potential applications for this technology include electronics and visible light consumer
products.
Paper. Our paper product coating provides a water barrier rather than a repellant to
water, allowing the paper to be waterproof while still being writable and printable. It does not
deform under heat. Potential applications of this coating include packaging and labels.
Electronics. Our coatings do not contain either water or organic solvents that may
damage delicate electronic components. Moreover, these coatings are also UV curable and may be
applied and cured without thermal shock to the substrate. We believe this technology offers
potential for various electronics applications.
Medical. We have successfully developed a flexible, urethane based coating used to
bond metal and plastic parts for use on a cardiovascular device.
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License Arrangements
DuPont. On November 8, 2004, we licensed our platform automotive technology to DuPont.
This non-exclusive license covers all of DuPont’s automotive metal coating activities in North
America. The license is for a term of fifteen (15) years, terminating on November 8, 2019. The
license provides for royalty payments at a stated percentage of net sales. To date, we have not
received any royalty payments pursuant to this license.
Red Spot Paint & Varnish. On May 6, 2005, we granted Red Spot Paint & Varnish an
exclusive license to manufacture and sell one of our proprietary products for use on 22 gallon
metal propane tanks. The duration of this license is fifteen years, terminating on May 6, 2020.
Upon consummation of the license, Red Spot made a one-time payment of $125,000 to us. The license
also provides for royalty payments at a stated percentage of net sales. To date, we have not
received any royalty payments pursuant to this license and we cannot predict when we will, if ever.
We are unable to make predictions regarding the timing and size of any future royalty
payments. With respect to these licenses, we believe that any royalties depend, in large part, on
the licensee’s ability to market, produce and sell products incorporating our proprietary
technology. We cannot predict when we will receive any royalty revenue from these licenses, if
ever.
Medical Device Company. On February 3, 2001, we granted a major medical device company
a license to use one of our proprietary products on a cardiovascular application. All terms of this
license are subject to a confidentiality agreement. The duration of this agreement is unlimited
except upon breach of the agreement by either party. The major medical device company paid us a one
time licensing fee of $70,000 and thereafter we will not receive future revenues under this
agreement.
Marketing Strategy
Our target markets include the electronics, automotive and trucking, paper products and
original equipment manufacturers. Our business model contemplates both a licensing strategy and
direct sales strategy. We intend to license our technology to industry leaders in the electronics,
automotive and medical applications markets, through which our product will be sold to end users.
We plan to use direct sales teams in certain target markets, such as OEMs, and third party
distributors in broad product markets, such as paper products, to develop our product sales. Thus,
our key promotional activities will include:
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Direct sales, with a force of industry-specific sales people who will identify, call
upon and build ongoing relationships with key purchasers and targeted industries. The sales
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Fostering joint development agreements and other research arrangements with industry
leaders and third party consortiums; |
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Print advertising in journals with specialized industry focus; |
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Web advertising, including supportive search engines and Web site and registration with
appropriate sourcing entities; |
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Public relations, industry-specific venues, as well as general media, to create
awareness of us and our products. This will include membership in appropriate trade
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Sales Strategy
To date, we have conducted all of our business development and sales efforts through our
officers and executives who are active in other roles. We intend to build dedicated sales,
marketing, and business development teams to sell our products. Our initial focus will be either
the direct sales of our products to end users and/or the formation of joint venture arrangements
with established market participants through which our products will be sold. We also intend to
engage in strategic licensing activities with key markets.
Because our sales cycle is long and we do not expect to generate sales revenues in the near
term. The process begins with the identification of potential customers in selected markets. If the
customer is interested, the customer will generally send application samples to us for initial
analysis and testing. We then attempt to coat the application samples using our product. Provided
we are able to demonstrate the efficacy of our product on the application sample to the customer,
the customer will then perform extended durability tests. In most cases, we are unable to exert any
control or influence over the durability test. Upon conclusion of the durability test, we plan to
work with the customer while it decides whether to purchase our product.
In many cases, the potential customer will have to modify its coating production line to add
UV curing to replace its thermal curing equipment. We plan to work with the customer to assist in
the transition of its traditional coating operations to our technology. We expect that the
customer’s resistance to change, costs, access to capital, and payback on investment will be
factors in its decision to adopt our technology.
Fiscal 2008 Goals
Our goals for fiscal 2008, given sufficient capital, are to:
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Organize and execute one or more investor “road shows” where we will present the Company
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Secure a suitable facility and build an enhanced research laboratory and prototype
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Expand current research initiatives and intellectual property protection; |
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Implement an aggressive investor relations and public market relations program to
generate liquidity in the Company’s OTC Bulletin Board listed shares of common stock; |
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Expand the company’s in-house sales and sales channel business development team in the
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Competition
The industrial coatings industry is extremely competitive. There are several hundred sources
in the United States of conventional paints and coatings for general metal use, including major
sources such as Akzo Nobel, PPG, Sherwin-Williams and Valspar. Direct competition from UV-cure
producers comes from fewer sources
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since the technology is not commonly available at small firms, having been developed around
flooring, graphics and lithography applications.
Competitive factors in this industry include ease of use, quality, versatility, reliability,
and cost. Our primary competitors include companies with substantially greater financial,
technological, marketing, personnel and research and development resources than we currently have.
There are direct competitors with competitive technology and products in the coatings markets for
our technology and products and those we have in development. There can be no assurance that we
will be able to compete successfully in this market. Further, there can be no assurance that existing and new companies will not enter the
industrial coatings markets in the future.
Intellectual Property
Our ability to compete effectively will depend on our success in protecting our proprietary
technology, both in the United States and abroad. We have filed ten patent applications with the
United States Patent Office (“USPTO”) and ten patent applications in certain other countries to
cover our technology. The USPTO has issued four patents to Sally J.W. Ramsey, our founder and Vice
President for New Product Development, which she irrevocably assigned to us. The USPTO recently
provided us with a Notice of Allowance with respect to a fifth patent.
No assurance can be given that any additional patents relating to our existing technology will
be issued from the United States or any foreign patent offices, that we will receive any patents in
the future based on our continued development of our technology, or that our patent protection
within and/or outside of the United States will be sufficient to deter others, legally or
otherwise, from developing or marketing competitive products utilizing our technologies. To date,
there has not been significant action with respect to any of our foreign patents. Moreover, each of
our pending applications which address our waterproofing technology have not received a first
office action. This includes three patent applications before the USPTO and two applications
outside of the United States.
In addition to seeking patent protection, we will rely on trade secrets, know-how and
continuing technological advancement to seek to achieve and thereafter maintain a competitive
advantage. Although we have entered into or intend to enter into confidentiality and invention
agreements with our employees, consultants, advisors, and other third parties that we are engaged
with, no assurance can be given that such agreements will be honored or that we will be able to
effectively protect our rights to our unpatented trade secrets and know-how. Moreover, no assurance
can be given that others will not independently develop substantially equivalent proprietary
information and techniques or otherwise gain access to our trade secrets and know-how.
Research and Development
Most of our research and development efforts are related to the application of our coatings to
specific substrates and for specific applications. The majority of the research being performed is
done in conjunction with various industry participants with whom we are in discussions. Such
research is primarily application-specific. In addition, we are able, on a limited basis, to
perform independent research for the purpose of expanding our technology portfolio.
Manufacturing
We presently have a limited manufacturing capacity. As a result, we subcontract the
manufacturing of nearly all of our products to outside sources. We currently have no contracts in
place for the manufacturing of our products. Third party manufacturers whom we believe are reliable
have been identified.
Employees
We have seven full-time employees.
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CAUTIONARY FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE RESULTS
The disclosure and analysis in this report and in our other reports, press releases and public
statements of our officers contain some forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements give
our current expectations or forecasts of future events, and may be identified by the fact that they
do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. In particular, forward-looking statements
include statements relating to future actions, prospective products or new product acceptance in
the marketplace, future performance or results of current and anticipated products, sales efforts,
expenses, and the outcome of contingencies and financial results. Many factors discussed in Part I
of this report will be important in determining future results. We will have little or no control
over many of these factors and any of these factors could cause our operating results and gross
margins, and consequently the price of our common stock, to fluctuate significantly.
Any or all forward-looking statements in this report or any other report, and in any other
public statements may turn out to be wrong. They can be affected by inaccurate assumptions or by
known or unknown uncertainties. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed, and actual results
may differ materially. We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements,
except as required by law. Shareholders are advised to consult further disclosures on related
subjects on our other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The following
cautionary discussion of risks, uncertainties and possible inaccurate assumptions are factors that
our management believes could cause actual results to differ materially from expected and
historical results. Factors other than those included below could also adversely affect our
business results. The following discussion is provided pursuant to the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Prospective investors should carefully consider the following risk factors in evaluating our
business. The factors listed below represent certain important factors that we believe could cause
our business results to differ. These factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the
general or specific risks that may affect us. It should be recognized that other risks may be
significant, presently or in the future, and the risks set forth below may affect us to a greater
extent than indicated.
Risks Related to the Company
We are largely an inception stage company and have a history of operating losses
We are largely an inception stage company and had an accumulated deficit of $5,907,169 as of
September 30, 2007. Thus, we have a limited operating history upon which investors may rely to
evaluate our prospects. Such prospects must be considered in light of the problems, expenses,
delays and complications associated with a business that seeks to generate more significant revenue
operations. We will need to raise additional capital in order to continue to fund our operations.
Operating losses have resulted principally from costs incurred in the preparation of our private
placement memorandum, preparing our company for the Merger, promotion of our products, and from
salaries and general and administrative costs. We have generated nominal revenue to date.
We have entered the emerging business of nanotechnology, which carries significant developmental
and commercial risk
We have expended approximately $1,000,000 to develop our nanotechnology-enabled products. The
Company expects to continue expending such sums in pursuit of further development of our
technology. Such research and development involves a high degree of risk with significant
uncertainty as to whether a commercially viable product will result.
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expect to continue to generate operating losses and experience negative cash flow and it is
uncertain whether we will achieve future profitability
We expect to continue to incur operating losses until such time, if ever, as we are able to
achieve sufficient levels of revenue from operations. Our ability to commence revenue operations
and achieve profitability will depend on our products functioning as intended, the market
acceptance of our liquid nano-technology™ products and our capacity to develop, introduce and bring
additional products to market. There can be no assurance that we will ever generate sales or
achieve profitability. Accordingly, the extent of future losses and the time required to achieve
profitability, if ever, cannot be predicted at this point.
Our auditors have expressed a going concern opinion
We have incurred losses, primarily as a result of our inception stage, general and
administrative, and pre-production expenses and our limited amount of revenue. Accordingly, we
have received a report from our independent auditors that includes an explanatory paragraph
describing their substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
The Company will need additional financing
Our cash requirements may vary materially from those now planned depending on numerous
factors, including the status of our marketing efforts, our business development activities, and
the results of future research and development and competition. We believe that our past capital
raising activities may not be sufficient to fund our working and other capital requirements. We
will need to raise additional funds through private or public financings. Such financing could
include equity financing, which may be dilutive to stockholders, or debt financing, which would
likely restrict our ability to make acquisitions and borrow from other sources. In addition, such
securities may contain rights, preferences or privileges senior to those of the rights of our
current shareholders. We do not currently have any commitments for additional financing. There
can be no assurance that additional funds will be available on terms attractive to us or at all.
If adequate funds are not available, we may be required to curtail our pre-production, sales and
research and development activities and/or otherwise materially reduce our operations. Our
inability to raise adequate funds could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of
operations and financial condition.
We are dependent on key personnel
Our success will be largely dependent upon the efforts of our executive officers, Richard D.
Stromback, F. Thomas Krotine, David W. Morgan and Sally J. W. Ramsey, our founder and principal
chemist. The loss of the services of these individuals could have a material adverse effect on our
business and prospects. There can be no assurance that we will be able to retain the services of
such individuals in the future. We intend to obtain and maintain key-person life insurance
policies on Richard D. Stromback and Sally J. W. Ramsey in the amounts of $500,000 each until we
achieve positive cash flow, if such policies can be obtained and maintained at a reasonable cost to
us. Our success will be dependent upon our ability to hire and retain qualified technical,
research, management, sales, marketing, operations, and financial personnel. We will compete with
other companies with greater financial and other resources for such personnel. Although we have
not to date experienced difficulty in attracting qualified personnel, there can be no assurance
that we will be able to retain our present personnel or acquire additional qualified personnel as
and when needed.
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Risks Related to our Business
We are operating in both mature and developing markets, and there is uncertainty as to acceptance
of our technology and products in these markets
We researched the markets for our products using our own personnel rather than third parties.
We have conducted limited test marketing and, thus, have relatively little information on which to
estimate our levels of sales, the amount of revenue our planned operations will generate and our
operating and other expenses. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in our efforts
to market our products or to develop our markets in the manner we contemplate.
Certain markets, such as electronics and specialty packaging, are developing and rapidly
evolving and are characterized by an increasing number of market entrants who have developed or are
developing a wide variety of products and technologies, a number of which offer certain of the
features that our products offer. Because of these factors, demand and market acceptance for new
products are subject to a high level of uncertainty. In mature markets, such as automotive or
general industrial, we may encounter resistance by our potential customers in changing to our
technology because of the capital investments they have made in their present production or
manufacturing facilities. Thus, there can be no assurance that our technology and products will
become widely accepted. It is also difficult to predict with any assurance the future growth rate,
if any, and size of these markets. If a substantial market fails to develop, develops more slowly
than expected or becomes saturated with competitors or if our products do not achieve market
acceptance, our business, operating results and financial condition will be materially and
adversely affected.
Our technology is also intended to be marketed and licensed to component or device
manufacturers for inclusion in the products they market and sell as an embedded solution. As with
other new products and technologies designed to enhance or replace existing products or
technologies or change product designs, these potential partners may be reluctant to adopt our
coating solution into their production or manufacturing facilities unless our technology and
products are proven to be both reliable and available at a competitive price and the cost-benefit
analysis is favorable to the particular industry. Even assuming acceptance of our technology, our
potential customers may be required to redesign their production or manufacturing facilities to
effectively use our Liquid Nanotechnology™ coatings. The time and costs necessary for such
redesign could delay or prevent market acceptance of our technology and products. A lack of, or
delay in, market acceptance of our Liquid Nanotechnology™ products would adversely affect our
operations. There can be no assurance that we will be able to market our technology and products
successfully or that any of our technology or products will be accepted in the marketplace.
Long Sales Cycle
Our principal target market is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) coatings market. OEM
manufacturers traditionally have substantial capital investments in their plant and equipment,
including the coating portion of the production process. In this market, the sale of our coating
technology will be subject to budget constraints and resistance to change of long-established
production techniques and processes, which could result in a significant reduction in our
anticipated revenues. We cannot assure investors that such customers will have the necessary funds
to purchase our technology and products even though they may want to do so. Further, even if such
customers have the necessary funds, we may experience delays and relatively long sales cycles due
to their internal-decision making policies and procedures and reticence to change.
Our target markets are characterized by new products and rapid technological change
The target markets for our products are characterized by rapidly changing technology and
frequent new product introductions. Our success will depend in part on our ability to enhance our
planned technologies and products and to introduce new products and technologies to meet changing
customer requirements. We intend to devote significant resources toward the development of Liquid
Nanotechnology™ solutions. There can be no assurance that we will successfully complete the
development of these technologies and related products in a timely fashion or that our current or
future products will satisfy the needs of the coatings market. There can also
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be no assurance that Liquid Nanotechnology™ products and technologies developed by others will not
adversely affect our competitive position or render our products or technologies non-competitive or
obsolete.
There is a significant amount of competition in our market
The industrial coatings market is extremely competitive. Competitive factors in these
industries include ease of use, quality, portability, versatility, reliability, accuracy, cost and
other factors. Our primary competitors are expected to include companies with substantially
greater financial, technological, marketing, personnel and research and development resources than
we currently have. There are direct competitors who have competitive technology and products for
many of our products. Further, there can be no assurance that new companies will not enter our
markets in the future. Although we believe that our products will be distinguishable from those of
our competitors on the basis of their technological features and functionality at an attractive
value proposition, there can be no assurance that we will be able to penetrate any of our
anticipated competitors’ portions of the market. Many of our anticipated competitors may have
existing relationships with manufacturers that may impede our ability to market our technology to
potential customers and build market share. There can be no assurance that we will be able to
compete successfully against currently anticipated or future competitors or that competitive
pressures will not have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial
condition.
We have limited marketing capability
We have limited marketing capabilities and resources. In order to achieve market penetration
we will have to undertake significant efforts and expenditures to create awareness of, and demand
for, our technology and products. Our ability to penetrate the market and build our customer base
will be substantially dependent on our marketing efforts, including our ability to establish
strategic marketing arrangements with OEM manufacturers and suppliers. No assurance can be given
that we will be able to enter into any such arrangements or if entered into that they will be
successful. Our failure to successfully develop our marketing capabilities, both internally and
through third-party alliances, would have a material adverse effect on our business, operating
results and financial condition. Further, there can be no assurance that, if developed, such
marketing capabilities will lead to sales of our technologies and products.
We have limited manufacturing capacity
We have limited manufacturing capacity for our products. In order to fully execute the
contemplated direct sales strategy, we will need to either: (i) acquire existing manufacturing
capacity; (ii) develop a manufacturing capacity “in-house”; or (iii) identify suitable third
parties with whom we can contract for the manufacture of our products. To either acquire existing
manufacturing capacity or to develop such capacity, significant capital would be required. There
are no assurances that we can raise the necessary capital to acquire existing manufacturing
capacity or to develop such capacity. Moreover, we have not identified potential third parties
with whom we could contract for the manufacture of our coatings. There can be no guarantee that
such arrangements, if consummated, would be suitable to meet our needs.
We are dependent on manufacturers and suppliers
We purchase, and intend to continue to purchase, all of the raw materials for our products
from a limited number of manufacturers and suppliers. We do not intend to directly manufacture any
of the chemicals or other raw materials used in our products. Our reliance on outside manufacturers
and suppliers is expected to continue and involves several risks, including limited control over
the availability of raw materials, delivery schedules, pricing and product quality. We may
experience delays, additional expenses and lost sales if we are required to locate and qualify
alternative manufacturers and suppliers.
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A few of the raw materials for our products are produced by a very small number of specialized
manufacturers. While we believe that there are alternative sources of supply, if, for any reason,
we are precluded from obtaining such materials from such manufacturers, we may experience long
delays in product delivery due to the difficulty and complexity involved in producing the required
materials and we may also be required to pay higher costs for our materials.
We are uncertain of our ability to protect technology through patents
Our ability to compete effectively will depend on our success in protecting our proprietary
Liquid Nanotechnology™, both in the United States and abroad. We have filed for patent protection
in the United States and certain other countries to cover a number of aspects of our Liquid
Nanotechnology™. The U.S. Patent Office (“USPTO”) has issued four patents and a fifth has been
granted. We have nine applications still pending before the USPTO and ten patent applications
pending in other countries.
No assurance can be given that any additional patents relating to our existing technology will
be issued from the United States or any foreign patent offices, that we will receive any additional
patents in the future based on our continued development of our technology, or that our patent
protection within and/or outside of the United States will be sufficient to deter others, legally
or otherwise, from developing or marketing competitive products utilizing our technologies.
If we obtain patents, there can be no assurance that they will be enforceable to prevent
others from developing and marketing competitive products or methods. If we bring an infringement
action relating to any future patents, it may require the diversion of substantial funds from our
operations and may require management to expend efforts that might otherwise be devoted to our
operations. Furthermore, there can be no assurance that we will be successful in enforcing our
patent rights.
Further, if any patents are issued, there can be no assurance that patent infringement claims
in the United States or in other countries will not be asserted against us by a competitor or
others, or if asserted, that we will be successful in defending against such claims. If one of our
products is adjudged to infringe patents of others with the likely consequence of a damage award,
we may be enjoined from using and selling such product or be required to obtain a royalty-bearing
license, if available on acceptable terms. Alternatively, in the event a license is not offered,
we might be required, if possible, to redesign those aspects of the product held to infringe so as
to avoid infringement liability. Any redesign efforts undertaken by us might be expensive, could
delay the introduction or the re-introduction of our products into certain markets, or may be so
significant as to be impractical.
We are uncertain of our ability to protect our proprietary technology and information
In addition to seeking patent protection, we rely on trade secrets, know-how and continuing
technological advancement to achieve and thereafter maintain a competitive advantage. Although we
have entered into or intend to enter into confidentiality and invention agreements with our
employees, consultants, certain potential customers and advisors, no assurance can be given that
such agreements will be honored or that we will be able to effectively protect our rights to our
unpatented trade secrets and know-how. Moreover, no assurance can be given that others will not
independently develop substantially equivalent proprietary information and techniques or otherwise
gain access to our trade secrets and know-how.
Risks related to our license arrangements
We have licensing agreements with Red Spot Paint & Varnish and DuPont regarding the use of
specific formulations for designated applications. The DuPont license provides multiple formulas
for use on metal parts in
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the North American automotive market. This is a non-exclusive licensing agreement with an option
for other fields that has a five-year term running through November 8, 2009. We also have a
licensing agreement with Red Spot that provides formulations for specific tank coatings. Such
licenses are renewable provided the parties are in compliance with the agreements. Although these
licenses provide for royalties based upon net sales of our UV-cured coating formulations, there can
be no assurance that Red Spot or DuPont will aggressively market products with our coatings and
thus entitle us to receive royalties at any level.
We have not completed our trademark registrations
We have filed for protection for “EZ-Recoat™,” “Liquid Nanotechnology™” and “Ecology
Coatings™” as trademarks in connection with our proposed business and marketing activities.
Although we intend to pursue the registration of our marks in the United States and other
countries, there can be no assurance that prior registrations and/or uses of one or more of such
marks, or a confusingly similar mark, does not exist in one or more of such countries, in which
case we might be precluded from registering and/or using such mark in certain countries.
There are economic and general risks relating to business
The success of our activities is subject to risks inherent in business generally, including
demand for products and services; general economic conditions; changes in taxes and tax laws; and
changes in governmental regulations and policies.
Risk Related to our Common Stock
Our stock prices have been volatile and the future market price for our common stock is likely to
continue to be volatile. Further, the limited market for our shares will make our price more
volatile. This may make it difficult for you to sell our common stock for a positive return on your
investment.
The public market for our common stock has historically been very volatile. From the date of
the Merger with OCIS, July 27, 2007 to September 30, 2007, our low and high market prices were
$2.35 (September 7, 2007) and $4.90 (July 30, 2007), respectively. Any future market prices for
our shares are likely to continue to be very volatile. This price volatility may make it more
difficult for you to sell your shares if you desire to sell them. We do not know of any one
particular factor that has caused volatility in our stock price. However, the stock market in
general has experienced price and volume fluctuations that have often been unrelated or
disproportionate to the operating performance of listed companies. Broad market factors and the
investing public’s negative perception of our business may reduce our stock price, regardless of
our operating performance. Further, the market for our common stock is limited and a larger market
may never develop or be maintained. Market fluctuations and volatility, as well as general
economic, market and political conditions, could reduce our market price. As a result, this may
make it very difficult for you to sell our common stock.
Control by key stockholders
As of September 30, 2007 our largest stockholders, Richard D. Stromback, Douglas Stromback,
and Deanna Stromback, who are the brother and sister of Richard D. Stromback, respectively, and
Sally J.W. Ramsey hold shares representing approximately 78.3% of the voting power of our
outstanding capital stock. Such voting power constitutes effective voting control in all matters
requiring stockholder approval. These voting and other control rights mean that our other
stockholders will have only limited rights to participate in our management. These rights may also
have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in our control and may otherwise decrease the
value of the shares and voting securities owned by other stockholders.
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Our common stock is considered a “penny stock,” any investment in our shares is considered to be a
high-risk investment and is subject to restrictions on marketability
Our common stock is considered a “penny stock” because it is listed on the OTC Bulletin Board
and it trades for less than $5.00 per share. The OTC Bulletin Board is generally regarded as a
less efficient trading market than the NASDAQ Capital or Global Markets or the New York Stock
Exchange.
The SEC has adopted rules that regulate broker-dealer practices in connection with
transactions in “penny stocks.” Penny stocks generally are equity securities with a price of less
than $5.00 (other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges or quoted on
the NASDAQ system, provided that current price and volume information with respect to transactions
in such securities is provided by the exchange or system). The penny stock rules require a
broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from those rules, to
deliver a standardized risk disclosure document prepared by the SEC, which specifies information
about penny stocks and the nature and significance of risks of the penny stock market. The
broker-dealer also must provide the customer with bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the
compensation of the broker-dealer and any salesperson in the transaction, and monthly account
statements indicating the market value of each penny stock held in the customer’s account. In
addition, the penny stock rules require that, prior to effecting a transaction in a penny stock not
otherwise exempt from those rules, 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. These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the
trading activity in the secondary market for our common stock.
Since our common stock will be subject to the regulations applicable to penny stocks, the
market liquidity for our common stock could be adversely affected because the regulations on penny
stocks could limit the ability of broker-dealers to sell our common stock and thus your ability to
sell our common stock in the secondary market in the future.
We have never paid dividends and have no plans to do so in the future
Holders of shares of our common stock are entitled to receive such dividends as may be
declared from time to time by our board of directors. To date, we have paid no cash dividends on
our shares of common stock and we do not expect to pay cash dividends on our common stock in the
foreseeable future. We intend to retain future earnings, if any, to provide funds for the
operations of our business.
The issuance of options and warrants may dilute the interest of stockholders
We have granted options and warrants to purchase 3,676,117 shares of our common stock under
our 2007 Stock Option and Restricted Stock Plan (the “2007 Plan”). We have reserved a total of
4,500,000 shares of common stock under our 2007 Plan. To the extent that outstanding stock options
are exercised, dilution to the interests of our stockholders may occur. Moreover, the terms upon
which we will be able to obtain additional equity capital may be adversely affected since the
holders of the outstanding options can be expected to exercise them at a time when we would, in all
likelihood, be able to obtain any needed capital on terms more favorable to us than those provided
in such outstanding options.
We have additional securities available for issuance, which, if issued, could adversely affect the
rights of the holders of our common stock
Our Articles of Incorporation authorize the issuance of 90,000,000 shares of common stock and
10,000,000 shares of preferred stock. The common stock and preferred stock can be issued by our
board of directors without stockholder approval. Any future issuances of our common stock or
preferred stock could further dilute the percentage ownership of our Company held by existing
stockholders. Our preferred stock is a
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“blank check” in that our board of directors can set the terms and conditions of the preferred
stock without any stockholder approval.
Indemnification of officers and directors
The Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Company contain broad indemnification and
liability limiting provisions regarding our officers, directors and employees, including the
limitation of liability for certain violations of fiduciary duties. Shareholders of the Company
therefore will have only limited recourse against the individuals.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted
to directors, officers and controlling persons of our company under Nevada law or otherwise, we
have been advised by outside counsel that the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission is
that such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in
the Securities Act and may,
therefore, be unenforceable.
ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTIES
The Company’s executive office consists of approximately 1,000 square feet and is located at
35980 Woodward Avenue, Suite 200, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304. The lease commenced on
September 1, 2006 and continues on a month-to-month basis and the monthly rent was $3,200 through
August 31, 2007. On September 1, 2007, the monthly lease amount was reduced to $2,400.
We also lease approximately 3,600 square feet of laboratory space at 1238 Brittain Road,
Akron, Ohio 44310. We use this facility for manufacturing, storing and testing of our product. We
are currently leasing this property on a month-to-month basis and the monthly rent is $1,800.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is not currently involved in any legal proceedings that require disclosure in this
Form 10-KSB.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITIES HOLDERS
No matters were submitted to a vote of shareholders of the Company during the fourth quarter
of the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007.
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MARKET FOR THE COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS |
Market Prices
The Company’s common stock, par value $.001 per share (the “Common Stock”), is currently quoted on
the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol “ECOC”. The high/low market prices of the Company’s common
stock were as follows for the periods below, as reported on http://finance.google.com. The
quotations below reflect inter-dealer bid prices without retail markup, markdown, or commission and
may not represent actual transactions. Additionally, our Merger with OCIS was consummated on July
27, 2007. Therefore, the quotations below for each quarter shown except for the fourth quarter for
the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007 reflect quotations prior to the completion of the reverse
merger.
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Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2007 |
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3.50 |
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2.50 |
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2nd Quarter |
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3.40 |
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3.40 |
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3rd Quarter |
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5.00 |
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1.90 |
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5.00 |
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2.35 |
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Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2006 |
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1.51 |
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1.51 |
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2nd Quarter |
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1.20 |
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1.20 |
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3rd Quarter |
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1.25 |
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1.25 |
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4th Quarter |
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1.25 |
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1.25 |
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As of September 30, 2007, we had approximately 122 shareholders of record of our common stock.
Dividends
We have not paid any cash dividends on our common stock since our inception and do not anticipate
paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. We plan to retain our earnings, if any, to
provide funds for the expansion of our business. Our Board of Directors will determine future
dividend policy based upon conditions at that time, including our earnings and financial condition,
capital requirements and other relevant factors.
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Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the Company’s equity compensation
plans as of September 30, 2007.
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Equity compensation plans approved by stockholders |
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2.03 |
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Recent Issuances of Unregistered Securities
Set forth below is a description of all of our sales of unregistered securities during the fiscal
year ended September 30, 2007. All sales were made to “accredited investors” as such term is
defined in Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”). All
such sales were exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Act, as transactions not
involving a public offering. Unless indicated, we did not pay any commissions to third parties in
connection with the sales.
Issuance of warrants in relation to new debt:
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On December 18, 2006, the Company issued 500,000 warrants to a third party in
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From October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007, the Company issued approximately
3,026,117 options to employees and consultants under its Stock Option and Restricted Stock
Plan. The options have varying exercise prices and restriction
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On November 8, 2006, the Company issued 600,000 shares of common stock related to a
consulting agreement with a third party. |
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From March 21, 2007 through July 25, 2007, the Company raised $4,232,970 by offering
restricted shares of common stock through a private placement to investors at $2.00 per
share (the “Capital Raise”). This amount consisted of sales of shares for cash of
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Institute. |
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consulting agreements with two third parties. |
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On August 9, 2007, the Company issued 20,000 shares of common stock related to a
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION |
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial
statements appearing elsewhere in this Form 10KSB. This Report contains forward-looking statements
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. The words “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “estimate”, “may”,
“should”, “could”, “will”, “plan”, “future”, “continue”, and other expressions that are predictions
of or indicate future events and trends and that do not relate to historical matters identify
forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based largely on our expectations
or forecasts of future events, can be affected by inaccurate assumptions, and are subject to
various business risks and known and unknown uncertainties, a number of which are beyond our
control. Therefore, actual results could differ materially from the forward-looking statements
contained in this document, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such
forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. A
wide variety of factors could cause or contribute to such differences and could adversely impact
revenues, profitability, cash flows and capital needs. There can be no assurance that the
forward-looking statements contained in this document will, in fact, transpire or prove to be
accurate.
Overview
We develop nano-enabled, ultra-violet curable coatings that are designed to drive efficiencies
and clean processes in manufacturing. We create proprietary coatings with unique performance
attributes by leveraging our platform of integrated nano-material technologies. We collaborate
with industry leaders to develop high-value, high-performance coatings for applications in the
specialty paper, automotive, general industrial, electronic and medical areas. Our target markets
include the electronics, automotive and trucking, paper products and OEMs. We plan to use direct
sales teams in certain target markets, such as OEMs, and third party distributors in broad product
markets, such as paper products, to develop our product sales.
Operating Results
Years Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
Results From Operations
Revenues for the years ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, were $41,668 and $41,838,
respectively. All of the revenues for the year ended September 30, 2007 and substantially all of
the revenues for the year ended September 30, 2006 derived from the licensing agreement with Red
Spot. These revenues stem from the amortization of the initial payment of $125,000 by Red Spot to
the Company in May 2005 and not from any subsequent transactions.
Salaries and Fringe Benefits for the years ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 were $1,409,840
and $168,963, respectively. The increase in such expenses for the year ended September 30, 2007 is
explained by the hiring of five additional employees during that year as well as raises given to
two executives.
Professional Fees for the years ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 were $2,583,927 and
$326,663, respectively. The increase in such expenses for the year ended September 30, 2007 is
explained by the use of accountants, consultants, and attorneys to prepare a private placement
memorandum, to negotiate and complete the Merger, and to comply with SEC filing requirements.
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Other General and Administrative Expenses for the years ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 were
$463,199 and $140,604, respectively. The increase in such expenses for the year ended September 30,
2007 is explained by significant increases in travel, travel-related, and marketing expenses incurred
in business development activities, as well as increased rent and certain insurance costs.
Operating Losses for the years ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 were ($4,415,298) and
($594,392), respectively. The increased loss between the periods is explained by the increases in
the expense categories discussed above.
Interest Income Interest income for the years ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 was $20,940
and $0, respectively. This income reflects interest earned on cash balances.
Interest Expense. Interest expense for the years ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 was
$256,512 and $65,234, respectively. These amounts reflect interest accrued on convertible notes
payable to third parties as well as notes payable to related parties. The Company borrowed
$1,850,000 on convertible notes payable in varying increments between February 1, 2006 and December
31, 2006. Approximate average outstanding balances on these notes for the years ended September 30,
2007 and 2006 were $1,262,500 and $458,333, respectively. The difference in interest expense is
explained almost entirely by this difference in outstanding balances.
Income Tax Provision. No provision for income tax benefit from net operating losses has been
made for the years ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 as the Company has fully reserved the asset
until realization is more reasonably assured.
Net Loss. Net Loss for the years ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 was ($4,650,870) and
($659,626), respectively. The increase in the loss results primarily from the increase in General
and Administrative Expenses and Interest Expense discussed above.
Basic and Diluted Loss per Share. Basic and Diluted Loss per Share for the years ended
September 30, 2007 and 2006 was ($.15) and ($.03), respectively. This change reflects the increased
Net Loss discussed above partially offset by the increase in weighted average shares outstanding
during the year ended September 30, 2007.
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Operating Results
Years Ended September 30, 2007 and September 30, 2006
Results From Operations (cont’d.)
Liquidity and Capital Resources. Cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2007 and 2006
totaled $808,163 and $736,379, respectively. The increase reflects additional debt of $500,000 for
the period ended September 30, 2007 as well as the sale of common stock of $2,483,500 for the same
period. These amounts were partially offset by the Net Loss of ($4,650,870), cash expended on
patents of $85,514 and $105,350 in principal payments on notes payable. Of the Net Loss amount,
approximately $1,972,635 was accounted for by non-cash expenses.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Current and Expected Liquidity
Historically, we have financed operations primarily through the issuance of debt. In the near
future, as additional capital is needed, we expect to rely primarily on the sale of debt or equity
securities. During the year ended September 30, 2007, we raised approximately $2,483,500 in cash
from a private placement. Additionally, pursuant to the terms of the private placement, three debt
holders converted $1,749,470 in principal and accrued interest to common stock.
At September 30, 2007 we have convertible notes payable to three separate parties with an
original principal amount of $1,850,000 that do not contain any restrictive covenants with respect
to the issuance of additional debt or equity securities by the Company. The balance on the notes at
September 30, 2007 is $190,916, including accrued interest. The notes payable, together with
accrued interest, are due and payable on December 31, 2007, unless converted to common stock prior
to that date. As stated in the previous paragraph, three of the debt holders converted $1,749,470
in principal and accrued interest into common stock pursuant to the terms of the private placement.
Additionally, we have notes owing to shareholders totaling $243,500 plus accrued interest as of
September 30, 2007. These notes are due and payable on December 31, 2007. None of the debt is
subject to restrictive covenants. All debt is unsecured.
We will continue to use substantial amounts of cash to achieve meaningful revenue.
On September 30, 2007 we had 32,150,684 common shares issued and outstanding. As of that same
date, options and warrants to purchase up to 3,676,117 shares of common stock had been granted.
Additionally, $190,916 in convertible notes and accrued interest were outstanding that could be
converted into 115,561 shares of common stock.
We have incurred losses primarily as a result of general and administrative expenses and our
limited revenue. Accordingly, we have received a report from our independent auditors
that includes an explanatory paragraph describing their substantial doubt about our ability to
continue as a going concern.
Our cash requirements may vary materially from those now planned depending on numerous
factors, including the status of our marketing efforts, our business development activities, the
results of future research and development and competition. We will need to raise additional funds
to finance our capital requirements through private or public financings because of our inability
to realize revenues and to achieve a profitable level of operations. Such financing could include
equity financing, which may be dilutive to stockholders, or debt financing, which would likely
restrict our ability to make acquisitions and borrow from other sources. In addition, such
securities may contain rights, preferences or privileges senior to those of the rights of our
current shareholders. We do not currently have any firm commitments for additional financing.
There can be no assurance that the additional funds we require will be available on terms
attractive to us or at all. If adequate funds are not available, we may be required to curtail our
pre-production, sales and research and development
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activities and/or otherwise materially reduce
our operations. Our inability to raise adequate funds could have a material adverse effect on our
business, results of operations and financial condition.
Capital Commitments
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Contractual |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Obligations |
|
Total |
|
|
Less Than 1 Year |
|
|
1-3 Years |
|
|
4-5 Years |
|
|
After 5 Years |
|
Notes Payable |
|
$ |
429,602 |
|
|
$ |
429,602 |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest on notes
payable |
|
|
15,851 |
|
|
|
15,851 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Contractual Service
Agreements |
|
|
747,782 |
|
|
|
609,449 |
|
|
|
138,333 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Equipment Leases |
|
|
4,579 |
|
|
|
2,218 |
|
|
|
2,361 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Contractual
Obligations |
|
$ |
1,197,814 |
|
|
$ |
1,057,120 |
|
|
$ |
140,694 |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
There were no off-balance sheet arrangements at September 30, 2007.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles. Preparation of the statements in accordance with these principles requires that we make
estimates, using available data and our judgment, for such things as valuing assets, accruing
liabilities and estimating expenses. The following is a discussion of what we feel are the most
critical estimates that we must make when preparing our financial statements.
Revenue Recognition. Revenues from licensing contracts are recorded ratably over the life of
the contract. Contingency earnings such as royalty fees are recorded when the amount can reasonably
be determined and collection is likely.
Income Taxes and Deferred Income Taxes. We use the asset and liability approach for financial
accounting and reporting for income taxes. Deferred income taxes are provided for temporary
differences in the bases of assets and liabilities as reported for financial statement purposes and
income tax purposes and for the future use of net operating losses. We have recorded a valuation
allowance against the net deferred income tax asset. The valuation allowance reduces deferred
income tax assets to an amount that represents management’s best estimate of the amount of such
deferred income tax assets that more likely than not will be realized.
Property and Equipment. Property and equipment is stated at cost, less accumulated
depreciation. Depreciation is recorded using the straight-line method over the following useful
lives:
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|
|
Computer equipment
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|
3-5 years |
Furniture and fixtures
|
|
3-7 years |
Test equipment
|
|
5-7 years |
Software
|
|
3 years |
Repairs and maintenance costs are charged to operations as incurred. Betterments or renewals
are capitalized as incurred.
The Company reviews long lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability
of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset with
future net cash flows expected to be
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generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be
impaired, the impairment recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the
assets exceeds the fair value of the assets.
Patents. It is the Company’s policy to capitalize costs associated with securing a patent.
Costs consist of legal and filing fees. Once a patent is issued, it is amortized on a
straight-line basis over its estimated useful life. For purposes of the preparation of the audited,
consolidated financial statements found elsewhere in this Form 10KSB, we have recorded amortization expense associated with the patents based on an
eight year useful life.
Stock-Based Compensation. We have a stock incentive plan that provides for the issuance of
stock options, restricted stock and other awards to employees and service providers. We calculate
compensation expense under SFAS 123(R) using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. In so doing, we
estimate certain key assumptions used in the model. We believe the estimates we use, which are
presented in Note 7 of Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, are appropriate and
reasonable.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS 157”), which
establishes how companies should measure fair value when they are required to use a fair value
measure for recognition or disclosure purposes under GAAP. This Statement is effective for
financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods
within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this Statement on our
financial statements, but we do not expect SFAS 157 to have a material effect on our results of
operations and financial condition.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets
and Financial Liabilities — Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115” (“SFAS 159”). SFAS
159 allows companies to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at
fair value. This statement is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year
beginning after November 15, 2007, although earlier adoption is permitted. SFAS 159 will become
effective for the Company beginning with fiscal 2009. The Company is currently evaluating what
effects the adoption of SFAS 159 will have on the Company’s future results of operations and
financial condition.
In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141 (revised
2007), “Business Combinations” (SFAS 141(R)) and No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated
Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51” (SFAS 160). SFAS 141(R) will significantly change
how business acquisitions are accounted for and will impact financial statements both on the
acquisition date and in subsequent periods. SFAS 160 will change the accounting and reporting for
minority interests, which will be re-characterized as non-controlling interests and classified as a
component of equity. SFAS 141(R) and SFAS 160 are effective for both public and private companies
for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008 (October 1, 2009 for Ecology). Early
adoption is prohibited for both standards. SFAS 141(R) will be applied prospectively. SFAS 160
requires retroactive adoption of the presentation and disclosure requirements for existing minority
interests. All other requirements of SFAS 160 shall be applied prospectively. The adoption of SFAS
160 would have no impact on our financial position or results of operations. Management is in the
process of evaluating SFAS 141(R) and determining what effect, if any, it may have on our financial
position and results of operations going forward.
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ITEM 7. |
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
The financial statements of the Company are included following the signature page to this Form
10-KSB commencing on page F-1.
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ITEM 8. |
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CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE |
None.
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ITEM 8A. |
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CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES |
The Company, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management,
including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the
effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s “disclosure controls and procedures,” as
such term is defined in Rules 13a-15e promulgated under the Exchange Act as of this report. Based
upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that
the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered
by this report to provide reasonable assurance that material information required to be disclosed
by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed,
summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms.
Management is aware that there is a lack of segregation of certain duties at the Company due
to the small number of employees with responsibility for general administrative and financial
matters. This constitutes a deficiency in financial reporting. However, at this time, management
has decided that considering the employees involved and the control procedures in place, the risks
associated with such lack of segregation of duties are insignificant and the potential benefits of
adding additional employees to clearly segregate duties do not justify the expenses associated with
such increases. Management will periodically reevaluate this situation. If the volume of business
increases and sufficient capital is secured, it is the Company’s intention to further increase
staffing to mitigate the current lack of segregation of duties within the general, administrative
and financial functions.
A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not
absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Because of the inherent
limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that
all control issues, if any, within a company have been detected. Such limitations include the fact
that human judgment in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns in internal control can
occur because of human failures, such as simple errors or mistakes or intentional circumvention of
the established process.
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ITEM 8B. |
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OTHER INFORMATION |
None.
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ITEM 9. |
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DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS, AND CONTROL PERSONS; COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION
16(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT |
The following table sets forth as of September 30, 2007, the name, age, and position of each
Executive Officer and Director and the term of office of each Director of the Company and
significant employees.
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Name |
|
Age |
|
Position |
Richard D. Stromback
|
|
|
38 |
|
|
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
F. Thomas Krotine
|
|
|
66 |
|
|
Director, President and Chief Operating Officer |
David W. Morgan
|
|
|
48 |
|
|
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |
Adam S. Tracy
|
|
|
30 |
|
|
Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
Kevin Stolz
|
|
|
44 |
|
|
Controller and Chief Accounting Officer |
Sally J.W. Ramsey
|
|
|
54 |
|
|
Vice President — New Product Development |
Timothy Tanner
|
|
|
42 |
|
|
Vice President — New Business Development |
Robert W. Liebig
|
|
|
57 |
|
|
Director |
Donald Campion
|
|
|
59 |
|
|
Director |
Each Director of the Company serves for a term of one year and until his successor is elected
at the Company’s annual shareholders’ meeting, is qualified and subject to removal by the
Company’s shareholders. Each officer serves at the pleasure of the Board of Directors for a term
of one year and until his/her successor is elected at the annual meeting of the Board of Directors
and is qualified.
Set forth below is certain biographical information regarding each of the Company’s current
executive officers, directors and significant employees as of September 30, 2007.
Richard D. Stromback. From November 2003 to July 2007, Mr. Stromback served as a director of
the Ecology-CA. Mr. Stromback purchased a controlling interest in Ecology-CA in December 2003. From
November 2004 to November 1, 2006, Mr. Stromback served as President, Chief Executive Officer, and
Secretary of Ecology-CA. From March 2004 to July 2007, Mr. Stromback has served as Chairman of the
Board of Directors of Ecology-CA. Effective July 27, 2007, Mr. Stromback was elected a director of
the Company. On August 15, 2007, Mr. Stromback was elected the Chief Executive Officer of the
Company. From 1997 to 2003, Mr. Stromback was the CEO of Web Group, a privately-held IT staffing
firm founded by Mr. Stromback in 1997. Mr. Stromback holds a B.A. from Brandon University in
Canada.
F. Thomas Krotine. From November 2006 to July 2007, Mr. Krotine was the President and Chief
Executive Officer of Ecology-CA. Effective as of July 27, 2007, he was elected a director of the
Company and appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. As of August 15, 2007,
Mr. Krotine was elected President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company. He is an industry
veteran with over 35 years of coatings industry experience. From 1996 to 2001, he served as
Chairman of CV Materials, a privately-held a supplier of porcelain enamel materials and coatings.
Prior to his role at CV Materials, from 1992 to 1996 he was the Manager of TK Holdings, a private
company which he formed to acquire equity holdings in small-to-medium-sized manufacturing
companies. From 1990 to 1992, he served as a Vice President at Valspar, a publicly-held coatings
company, where he managed Valspar’s North American powder coating business. From 1980 to 1990, he
served as Senior Vice President at Sherwin-Williams Company, a publicly-held paint and coatings
concern, where he was responsible for technology management and corporate environmental and health
compliance.
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Mr. Krotine holds a B.A., an M.S. and a Ph.D. in Metallurgy and Materials Science from
Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.
David W. Morgan. From May 2007 to September 30, 2007, Mr. Morgan served as the Chief Financial
Officer of Ecology-CA. As of July 27, 2007, he was appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of the
Company. Mr. Morgan has 26 years of broad financial and operating experience in the
telecommunications and information technology services industries, including 13 years of experience
as a Director, Vice President and CFO. Since May 2006, Mr. Morgan served as the President and Chief
Executive Officer of D. W. Morgan & Company LLC, a private investor relations consulting practice
in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. From 2002 to 2006, he was Vice President — Finance & Business
Development, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Techteam Global, Inc., a publicly-held
provider of information technology and business process outsourcing support services. From 2001 to
2002, Mr. Morgan was the Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary of
Entivity, Inc., a privately-held visualization and control software company. From 1998 to 2001, he
was the Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Clover Technologies, Inc., an
international data, video and structured cabling systems integration company and a subsidiary of
AT&T. Mr. Morgan holds a B.A. from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Adam S. Tracy. From November 2006 to July 27, 2007, Mr. Tracy was the Vice President and
Secretary of Ecology-CA. He also became the General Counsel of the Company as of July 27, 2007.
Before joining Ecology, Mr. Tracy practiced law at the firm of Rathje and Woodward from 2005 to
2006 and was employed by British Petroleum, a major international petrochemicals concern from 2000
to 20003, in its risk management division as a Trading Risk Analyst. he holds two B.A. degrees from
the University of Notre Dame and a J.D. and an M.B.A. from DePaul University.
Kevin Stolz. From February 2007 to May 2007, Mr. Stolz served as the Chief Financial Officer of
Ecology-CA and from May 2007 to September 30, 2007 as Controller and Chief Accounting Officer of
Ecology-CA. As of July 27, 2007, he was appointed the Chief Accounting Officer and Controller of
the Company. Since 1999, Mr. Stolz has been the principal of Kevin Stolz and Associates, Ltd., a
Troy, Michigan-based management consulting firm specializing in providing financial and operations
consulting services. From 1985 to 1987, Mr. Stolz worked as an auditor at Coopers & Lybrand, a
public accounting firm, and from 1988 to 1992 he worked in commercial lending at JP Morgan/Chase.
From 1997 to 1999, he was the Vice President of Manufacturing of Unique Fabricating, Inc. a
privately held Detroit automotive supplier; from 1996 to 1997, a Controller at Broner Glove and
Safety, Inc. a privately held wholesale distributor, and; from 1992 to 1995 the Director of
Operations for Virtual Services, Inc., a privately held computer services firm. Mr. Stolz has an
M.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame and a B.B.A. in Accounting from the University of
Portland.
Sally Judith Weine Ramsey. Ms. Ramsey is a founder of Ecology. From 1990 to the present, Ms.
Ramsey served as Vice President of Ecology-CA and from 1990 to November 2006 served as Secretary.
From 1990 to November 2003, she served as a director of Ecology-CA. As of July 27, 2007, Ms. Ramsey
was elected Vice President of New Product Development of the Company. Ms. Ramsey is a graduate of
the Bronx School of Science and holds a B.S. in Chemistry with honors from Hiram College.
Timothy J. Tanner. Since June 2007, Mr. Tanner has served as Vice President of Business
Development for Ecology. From 2006 until he joined Ecology, he served as UV Project Manager at Red
Spot, an industrial coatings company. From 1999 to 2006, Mr. Tanner worked as UV Product Manager at
Red Spot. From 1997 to 1999, he worked as a UV Application Engineer at Red Spot. From 1992 to 1997,
Mr. Tanner worked as a Corporate Process Engineer for Surface Technology for North American
Lighting. From 1988 to 1992, he worked as a UV/VM Chemist at Red Spot. Mr. Tanner holds a B.S. in
Chemistry from Murray State University, graduating in 1987. While Mr. Tanner is not an officer of
Ecology, he is considered a significant employee of the Company.
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Robert W. Liebig. From March 2007 to July 27, 2007, Mr. Liebig served as a director of
Ecology-CA. Effective as of July 27, 2007, he became a Director of the Company. From 1996 to the
present, Mr. Liebig has been the President of Irish Financial Group, Inc. a private company which
provides financial advisory services to real estate developers, financial institutions, mortgage
bankers and new businesses. From 1987 to 1996, he was Senior Vice President of the
Multi-Family/Commercial Trading Desk at Lehman Brothers. From 1983 to 1987,
Mr. Liebig was Senior Vice President, Income Loan Division for the Chicago office of First Boston.
Mr. Liebig holds a B. A. from the University of Minnesota and a J.D. from the William Mitchell
College of Law.
Donald
Campion. Mr. Campion brings more than thirty years of manufacturing and finance
executive experience at General Motors and other companies to the Company’s Board of Directors.
Specifically, he has served as the chief financial officer at several public and private companies
ranging in size from startup to billions of dollars in revenue. Mr. Campion presently serves on
the boards of directors at McLeodUSA, Haynes International and Citation Corp., and also
serves as chair of the audit committees at each of these companies. Additionally, he is a member of
the Compensation Committee for Haynes International.
Our bylaws allow our Board to fix the number of Directors between three and five. The number
of Directors is currently fixed at four.
Committees of the Board of Directors
Audit Committee
Our Audit Committee appoints the Company’s independent auditors, reviews audit reports and
plans, accounting policies, financial statements, internal controls, audit fees, and certain other
expenses and oversees our accounting and financial reporting process. Specific responsibilities
include selecting, hiring and terminating our independent auditors; evaluating the qualifications,
independence and performance of our independent auditors; approving the audit and non-audit
services to be performed by our auditors; reviewing the design, implementation, adequacy and
effectiveness of our internal controls and critical accounting policies; overseeing and monitoring
the integrity of our financial statements and our compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
as they relate to financial statements or accounting matters; reviewing any earnings announcements
and other public announcements regarding our results of operations, in conjunction with management
and our public auditors; and preparing the report that the Securities and Exchange Commission will
require in our annual proxy statement.
The Audit Committee is comprised of two Directors, each of whom is independent, as defined by
the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. On October 18, 2007, the Audit
Committee adopted a written charter.
The members of our Audit Committee are Mr. Campion and Mr. Liebig. Mr. Campion is the Chairman
of the Committee and the Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Campion qualifies as an “audit
committee financial expert,” as defined under the rules and regulations of the Securities and
Exchange Commission, and is independent as noted above.
Compensation Committee
Our Compensation Committee assists our Board of Directors in determining the development plans
and compensation of our officers, directors and employees. Specific responsibilities include
approving the compensation and benefits of our executive officers; reviewing the performance
objectives and actual performance of our officers; administering our stock option and other equity
compensation plans; and reviewing and discussing with management the compensation discussion and
analysis that the Securities and Exchange Commission will require in our future Form 10-KSBs and
proxy statements.
Our Compensation Committee is comprised of two Directors, whom the Board considers to be
independent under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. On October 18, 2007 the
Board of Directors adopted a written charter. The members of our Compensation Committee are Mr.
Liebig and Mr. Campion. Mr. Liebig is the Chairman of the Committee.
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Advisory Board
On May 1, 2007, we formed an Advisory Board of experts in the industries we serve. The
Advisory Board is currently made up of one person, Dr. William F. Coyro, Jr., and we anticipate
that it will have more members in the future.
Dr. William F. Coyro, Jr. Dr. Coyro serves as chairman of Ecology Coatings’ Business Advisory
Board. He is a 1969 graduate of the University of Detroit with a Doctorate degree in Dental Surgery
(DDS). He attended the University of Michigan where he earned a B.S. in Chemistry. After
graduation, he was a Lieutenant and dentist in the U.S. Navy from 1970 until 1972. After leaving
the Navy in 1972, he was a dentist in private practice, an investor, and a financier. Dr. Coyro
founded TechTeam Global, Inc., in 1979 which went public in 1987. He grew TechTeam from a startup
to a publicly-traded, global corporation with $167M in revenue. TechTeam Global currently has
offices throughout North America and Europe, and is traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the
symbol, “TEAM.” Dr. Coyro was the President and CEO of TechTeam Global until 2006, and also served
as Chairman of the Board of Directors until 1997.
Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Act of 1934
Section 16(a) of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended, requires the Company’s Directors and
Executive Officers, and persons who own more than ten percent (10%) of a registered class of the
Company’s equity securities, to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) initial
reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership of common stock and other equity
securities of the Company. Officers, Directors and greater than ten percent (10%) shareholders are
required by SEC regulations to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they
file.
To the Company’s knowledge, based solely on a review of such materials as are required by the
Securities and Exchange Commission, no officer, director or beneficial holder of more than ten
percent of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock failed to file in a timely
manner with the Securities and Exchange Commission any form or report required to be so filed
pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, during the fiscal
year ended September 30, 2007.
Code of Ethics
A copy of our Code of Ethics may be obtained by sending a written request to us at 35980 Woodward
Avenue, Suite 200, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304, Attn: Investor Relations.
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ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The table below sets forth all cash compensation paid or proposed to be paid by the Company to
the chief executive officer and the most highly compensated executive officers, and key employees
for services rendered in all capacities to the Company during fiscal years ended September 30, 2007
and 2006.
Summary Compensation Table
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Change in |
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|
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|
Pension |
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
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Value and |
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Non-Equity |
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Nonqualified |
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Incentive |
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Deferred |
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Stock |
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Option |
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Plan |
|
Compensation |
|
All Other |
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Year |
|
Salary |
|
Bonus |
|
Awards |
|
Awards |
|
Compensation |
|
Earnings |
|
Compensation |
|
Total |
Name (a) |
|
(b) |
|
($) (c) |
|
($) (d) |
|
($) (e) |
|
($) (f) |
|
($) (g) |
|
($) (h) |
|
($) (i) |
|
($) (j) |
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|
Richard D. Stromback, |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
$ |
348,333 |
|
|
$ |
-0- |
|
|
$ |
-0- |
|
|
$ |
15,399 |
|
|
$ |
-0- |
|
|
$ |
-0- |
|
|
$ |
-0- |
|
|
$ |
363,732 |
|
Chairman & CEO (1) |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
$ |
100,000 |
|
|
$ |
-0- |
|
|
$ |
-0- |
|
|
$ |
-0- |
|
|
$ |
-0- |
|
|
$ |
-0- |
|
|
$ |
-0- |
|
|
$ |
100,000 |
|
Sally J.W. Ramsey, |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
$ |
157,146 |
|
|
$ |
6,667 |
|
|
$ |
-0- |
|
|
$ |
335,442 |
|
|
$ |
-0- |
|
|
$ |
-0- |
|
|
$ |
10,081 |
(3) |
|
$ |
509,336 |
|
Vice
President - New |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
$ |
47,112 |
|
|
$ |
15,000 |
|
|
$ |
-0- |
|
|
$ |
-0- |
|
|
$ |
-0- |
|
|
$ |
-0- |
|
|
$ |
12,350 |
(3) |
|
$ |
74,462 |
|
Product Development (2) |
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155,248 |
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16,545 |
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182,134 |
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-0- |
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2007 |
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60,000 |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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469,786 |
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6,189 |
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535,975 |
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2006 |
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2007 |
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109,333 |
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12,500 |
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-0- |
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115,075 |
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14,778 |
(3)(8) |
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251,686 |
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Ms. Ramsey and the Company entered into an employment agreement on January 1, 2007.
Pursuant to such employment contract, she will receive a salary of $180,000 for the
calendar year 2007, a salary of $200,000 for the calendar years 2008 through 2011, and a
salary of $220,000 for calendar year 2012. Ms. Ramsey was awarded options to purchase
450,000 shares of common stock that vest over five years. |
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Mr. Krotine’s salary is $160,000 annually. |
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Mr. Morgan’s salary is currently $210,000 annually. For the fiscal year ended September
30, 2007, his annual salary was $160,000 |
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Mr. Tracy’s salary is $140,000 annually. Additionally, he earned a bonus of $12,500
during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007, though that bonus had not been paid as of
that date. |
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Reflects automobile allowances paid to Messrs. Krotine and Morgan. |
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Reflects consulting fees paid to Mr. Tracy prior to his employment by the Company and
reimbursement of subcontract employee expenses that his company, Tracy Consulting, incurred
on behalf of the Company. |
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Compensation Policy. The Company’s executive compensation plan is based on attracting and
retaining qualified professionals who possess the skills and leadership necessary to enable our
Company to achieve earnings and profitability growth to satisfy our stockholders. We must,
therefore, create incentives for these executives to achieve both company and individual
performance objectives through the use of performance-based compensation programs.
No one component is considered by itself, but all forms of the compensation package are
considered in total. Wherever possible, objective measurements will be utilized to quantify
performance, but many subjective factors still come into play when determining performance.
Compensation Components. With the Company still in its inception stage, the main elements of
our compensation package consist of base salary, stock options, and bonus.
Base Salary. The base salary for each executive officer is reviewed and compared to the prior
year, with considerations given for increase. During 2006 and 2007, Richard D. Stromback and Sally
J.W. Ramsey had a change in their base salaries in order to better reflect their value to the
Company. As the Company continues to grow and financial conditions continue to improve, these base
salaries will once again be reviewed for possible adjustments.
Base salary adjustments will be based on both individual and Company performance and will
include both objective and subjective criteria specific to each executive’s role and responsibility
with the Company.
Stock Option. Stock option awards were determined by the Board of Directors based on numerous
factors, some of which include responsibilities incumbent with the role of each executive to the
Company, tenure with the Company, as well as Company performance, such as shipment of product at
certain thresholds. The vesting period of said options is also tied, in some instances, to Company
performance directly related to certain executive’s responsibilities with the Company.
Bonuses. To date, bonuses have been granted on a limited basis, with these bonuses related to
meeting certain performance criteria that are directly related to areas within the executive’s
responsibilities with the Company, such as production of product and sales of product to customers.
As the Company continues to grow, more defined bonus programs will be created to attract and retain
our employees at all levels.
Other. At this time, the Company has no profit sharing plan in place for employees. However,
this is another area of consideration to add such a plan to provide yet another level of
compensation to our compensation plan. The Company reimburses all or a portion of health insurance
costs for its employees.
Mr. Stromback earned a base salary of $348,333 during 2007. These earnings, coupled with the
$15,399 in stock options, brought his total compensation to $363,732 for 2007. During 2006,
Mr. Stromback was paid an annual base salary of $100,000 and he received no bonus or other
compensation in 2006.
Ms. Ramsey earned a base salary of $157,146 during 2007 along with a bonus of $6,667 for
performance criteria she met during the year. These earnings, coupled with the $335,442 of stock
options and $10,081 in company-paid health insurance premiums, brought her total compensation to
$509,336 for 2007. During 2006, Ms. Ramsey was paid an annual base salary of $47,112 along with a
bonus of $15,000 for performance criteria she met during the year. These earnings, coupled with
payment of $12,350 in company-paid health insurance premiums, brought her total compensation for
2006 to $74,462.
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Mr. Krotine earned a base salary of $155,248 during 2007. These earnings, coupled with the
$16,545 of stock options and $5,277 in company-paid health insurance premiums and $5,064 an auto
allowance, brought his total compensation to $182,134 for 2007. Mr. Krotine was not an employee of
the Company during 2006.
Mr. Morgan earned a base salary of $60,00 during 2007. These earnings, coupled with the
$469,786 of stock options, $2,164 for an automobile allowance and $4,025 for health insurance,
brought his total compensation to $535,975 for 2007. Mr. Morgan was not an employee of the Company
during 2006.
Mr. Tracy earned a base salary of $109,333 during 2007 along with a bonus of $12,500 for
performance criteria he met during the year. These earnings, coupled with the $115,075 of stock
options, $13,844 of reimbursement for expenses incurred by Mr. Tracy’s company, Tracy Consulting,
and $934 for health insurance, brought his total compensation to $251,686 for 2007. Mr. Tracy was
not an employee of the Company during 2006.
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321,217 |
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25,000 |
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62,000 |
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Donald Campion |
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25,000 |
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Mr. Stromback was granted 10,000 options under the 2007 Stock Option Plan for serving as a
director. All options are priced at $2.00 per share and expire in ten (10) years. None of the
options vested at time of issuance and all 10,000 options will vest on April 1, 2008.
Ms. Ramsey was granted 450,000 options under the 2007 Stock Option Plan. All options are
priced at $2.00 per share and expire in ten (10) years. None of the options vested at the time of
issuance. On January 1, 2010, 150,000 options will vest, 150,000 options will vest on January 1,
2011, and 150,000 options will vest on January 1, 2012.
Mr. Krotine was granted 331,217 options under the 2007 Stock Option Plan. All options are
priced at $2.00 per share and expire in ten (10) years. None of the options vested at the time of
issuance. On November 1, 2007, 80,237 options will vest and 240,980 options will vest on November
1, 2008. Mr. Krotine received 10,000 options as part of the 2007 Stock Option Plan for service as
a director, which will vest on April 1, 2008. These options have an exercise price of $2.00 per
share and expire ten (10) years from the date of issuance.
Mr. Morgan was granted 300,000 options under the 2007 Stock Option Plan. All options are
priced at $2.00 per share and expire in ten (10) years. None of the options vested at time of
issuance, 75,000 options will vest on May 21, 2008, and 225,000 options will vest on May 21, 2009.
30
Mr. Tracy was granted 237,500 options under the 2007 Stock Option Plan. All options are priced
at $2.00 per share and expire in ten (10) years, with 25,000 options vested at time of issuance,
150,000 options will vest on November 1, 2008, 37,500 options will vest on July 1, 2008, and 25,000
options will vest on July 1, 2009.
Mr. Liebig was granted 100,000 options under the 2007 Stock Option Plan for service as a
director. All options are priced at $2.00 per share and expire in ten (10) years. None of the
options vested at time of issuance, and all 100,000 options will vest on March 1, 2008.
Mr. Campion was granted 100,000 options under the 2007 Stock Option Plan for service as a
director. All options are priced at $2.00 per share and expire in ten (10) years. At the time of
issuance, 25,000 options vested and 25,000 options will vest on August 28, 2008, 25,000 options
will vest on August 28, 2009, and the remaining 25,000 options vest on August 28, 2010.
All of the 4,500,000 options available under the 2007 Plan were not granted in 2007. The
table above indicates options granted under the Plan to directors and officers in fiscal 2007. The
balance of the options granted under the 2007 Plan in 2007 were granted to consultants who were not
directors or officers. During 2007, 3,026,117 options were granted under the 2007 Plan.
Stock Option Plans
Our board of directors adopted the 2007 Stock Option and Restricted Stock Plan (the “2007
Plan”) on May 9, 2007 and the shareholders approved the Plan on June 4, 2007. The 2007 Plan
authorizes us to issue up to 4,500,000 shares of our common stock for issuance upon exercise of
options and grant of restricted stock awards. The Company issued 1,563,717 options under the Plan
to our directors, officers and employees, 1,513,717 of which are subject to vesting provisions. The
balance of the options issued under the plan during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007 were
issued to consultants.
The Plan authorizes us to grant (i) to the key employees incentive stock options to purchase
shares of common stock and non-qualified stock options to purchase shares of common stock and
restricted stock awards and (ii) to non-employee directors and consultants non-qualified stock
options and restricted stock. Our Compensation Committee will administer the Plans by making
recommendations to the board or determinations regarding the persons to whom options or restricted
stock should be granted and the amount, terms, conditions and restrictions of the awards.
The Plan allows for the grant of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options and
restricted stock awards. Incentive stock options granted under the Plan must have an exercise price
at least equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the fair market value of the common stock as of the
date of grant. Incentive stock options granted to any person who owns, immediately after the grant,
stock possessing more than ten percent (10%) of the combined voting power of all classes of our
stock, or of any parent or subsidiary corporation, must have an exercise price at least equal to
one hundred ten percent (110%) of the fair market value of the common stock on the date of grant.
Non-statutory stock options may have exercise prices as determined by our Compensation Committee.
The Compensation Committee is also authorized to grant restricted stock awards under the Plan.
A restricted stock award is a grant of shares of the common stock that is subject to restrictions
on transferability, risk of forfeiture and other restrictions and that may be forfeited in the
event of certain terminations of employment or service prior to the end of a restricted period
specified by the Compensation Committee.
31
Compensation of Directors
In 2007, the Mr. Liebig, a non-employee director, was granted 25,000 options for agreeing to
serve on the Board of Directors in 2007, including on the Audit and Compensation Committees, and
75,000 options for agreeing to serve on the Board of Directors prior to the Company purchasing
director and officer liability insurance. Mr. Campion was paid $20,000 in cash and was granted
100,000 options for agreeing to serve as a member of the board in 2007. The details of the stock
options of Messrs. Liebig and Campion are outlined in the section above entitled “Outstanding
Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End”. The non-employee directors are reimbursed for their
out-of-pocket costs in attending the meetings of the Board of Directors.
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Director Compensation
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($)(h) |
Richard D. Stromback |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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$ |
15,399 |
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$ |
-0- |
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$ |
-0- |
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$ |
-0- |
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$ |
15,399 |
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F. Thomas Krotine |
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$ |
-0- |
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$ |
-0- |
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$ |
16,545 |
(2) |
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$ |
-0- |
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$ |
-0- |
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$ |
-0- |
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$ |
16,545 |
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Robert W. Liebig |
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$ |
-0- |
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$ |
-0- |
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$ |
153,775 |
(3) |
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$ |
-0- |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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$ |
153,775 |
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Donald Campion |
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$ |
20,000 |
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-0- |
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$ |
154,961 |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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$ |
174,961 |
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Mr. Stromback has 10,000 outstanding option awards at fiscal year end 2007. |
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(2) |
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Mr. Krotine has 10,000 outstanding option awards at fiscal year end 2007. |
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(3) |
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Mr. Liebig has 100,000 outstanding option awards at fiscal year end 2007. |
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(4) |
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Mr. Campion has 100,000 outstanding option awards at fiscal year end 2007 |
Mr. Stromback was granted 10,000 options for serving as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
All compensation Mr. Stromback received is noted in the above Summary Compensation Table.
Mr. Krotine was granted 10,000 options for serving on the Board of Directors. All compensation
Mr. Krotine received is noted in the above Summary Compensation Table.
Mr. Liebig, a non-employee director, was granted 100,000 options for agreeing to serve on the
Board of Directors for one year and for agreeing to serve on the Board of Directors prior to the
Company obtaining director and officer liability insurance. He also agreed to be the Chairman of
the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Mr. Liebig was reimbursed for his
out-of-pocket costs for attending the meetings of the Board of Directors during 2007.
Mr. Campion, a non-employee director, was paid $20,000 and also was granted 100,000 options
for agreeing to serve on the Board of Directors for one year and for agreeing to serve as the
Chairman of its Audit Committee. He was reimbursed for his out-of-pocket costs for attending the
meetings of the Board of Directors during 2007. Mr. Campion’s options are exercisable at the $2.00
per share.
Beginning in fiscal year 2008, non-employee directors will receive compensation of 25,000
options for agreeing to serve as a director of the Company for one year.
33
Employment Contracts; Termination of Employment and Change-in-Control Arrangements
Effective November 1, 2006, we entered into an employment agreement with F. Thomas Krotine,
under which he serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Under the terms
of the agreement, he also serves as a member of the Board of Directors. If Mr. Krotine’s employment
under his agreement is terminated for any reason, he must resign as a member of the Board of
Directors. The term of Mr. Krotine’s agreement is two years. In each capacity, Mr. Krotine reports
to the Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Adam S. Tracy serves as the Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of the Company under
an agreement effective November 1, 2006 and amended July 1, 2007. Mr. Tracy’s agreement expires on
November 1, 2009. Mr. Tracy reports to the Chief Executive Officer.
Pursuant to an agreement effective May 21, 2007, David W. Morgan serves as the Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer of the Company. Mr. Morgan’s employment agreement has a
term of two years. He reports to the Chief Executive Officer.
Kevin Stolz serves as Controller and Chief Accounting Officer under an agreement with the
Company effective February 1, 2007. He reports to the Chief Financial Officer.
Sally J.W. Ramsey serves as the Director of Research and Development and New Product
Development. Her employment agreement is for a term of five years from January 1, 2007 through
January 1, 2012. Her salary for the first year is $180,000, then $200,000 for years two through
four, and finally $220,000 for year five.
Each of the above agreements is renewable for one year at the Company’s option unless either
party gives written notice to the other party that it does not wish to extend the agreement. The
agreements may be terminated prior to the end of the term by the Company for cause, good reason, or
upon thirty days written notice given to the other party. If the executive’s employment is
terminated without cause or for “good reason,” as defined in their employment agreements, the
executive is entitled to the amount of salary that would have been paid over the balance of the
term of the agreement and will receive it over such period. Further, upon a change in control, the
Company must pay the executive’s annual salary that would be payable for a twenty-four month period
and any declared and accrued, but as of then unpaid, bonus or stock options grant, shall be deemed
to be vested.
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ITEM 11. |
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS |
The following table sets forth, as of November 29, 2007, certain information regarding the
beneficial ownership of the Company’s common stock by: (i) each person known by the company to be
the beneficial owner of more than five percent (5%) of the outstanding shares of common stock, (ii)
each Director and Executive Officer of the Company, and (iii) all Directors and the Executive
Officers as a group.
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Amount of |
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Common |
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Stock and |
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Warrants and |
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Percent of |
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Nature of |
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Class of |
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Beneficial |
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Common |
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner Group(1)(2) |
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Ownership |
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Stock |
Richard D. Stromback (3) |
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16,200,000 |
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50.38 |
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F. Thomas Krotine(4) |
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90,237 |
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* |
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Robert Liebig |
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-0- |
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0.00 |
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Donald Campion(5) |
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25,000 |
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0.00 |
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Adam S. Tracy (6) |
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25,000 |
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* |
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Sally J.W. Ramsey |
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3,000,000 |
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9.33 |
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David W. Morgan |
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-0- |
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0.00 |
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All officers and directors as a group (seven persons) |
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19,340,237 |
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60.15 |
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Deanna Stromback (7) |
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3,000,000 |
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9.33 |
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Douglas Stromback (7) |
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3,000,000 |
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9.33 |
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* |
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Less than one percent (1.00%). |
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(1) |
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The address of these persons is c/o 35980 Woodward Avenue, Suite 200, Bloomfield Hills,
Michigan 48304. |
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(2) |
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The foregoing beneficial owners hold investment and voting power in their shares. |
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(3) |
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Richard D. Stromback’s total shares include 62,500 shares owned beneficially and of record by
his wife, Jill Stromback. |
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(4) |
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Includes options to purchase 80,237 shares of common stock exercisable within 60 days. |
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(5) |
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Includes options to purchase 25,000 shares of common stock exercisable within 60 days. |
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(6) |
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Includes options to purchase 25,000 shares of common stock exercisable within 60 days. |
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(7) |
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Deanna Stromback and Douglas Stromback are the sister and brother, respectively, of Richard
D. Stromback. |
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ITEM 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
On November 13, 2003, the Company entered into a promissory note with Richard D. Stromback,
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company, under which it borrowed a total of $96,000. He
converted $66,000 of the principal amount of the note into 7,200,000 shares of common stock on
December 31, 2005. At September 30, 2007, the outstanding principal balance of this note was $0 and
accrued interest totaled $2,584.
From November of 2003 through September 30, 2006, Richard D. Stromback incurred expenses on
behalf of the Company for which he was not reimbursed. The balance at September 30, 2007 was
$49,190. The highest aggregate amount owed to him during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007
was $51,690. The Company repaid $2,500 of this balance during the fiscal year ended September 30,
2007.
On December 15, 2003, the Company entered into a promissory note with Deanna Stromback, the
sister of Richard D. Stromback and a former director of the Company, under which it borrowed a
total of $173,030. The note bears interest at the rate of 4% per annum and is due and payable on
December 31, 2007. She converted $27,500 of the principal amount of the note into 3,000,000 shares
of common stock on March 1, 2005. At September 30, 2007, the outstanding principal balance of this
note was $110,500 plus accrued interest of $3,836. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007,
the Company paid Deanna Stromback $14,387 in interest on this note and $25,030 in principal on this
note. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007, the highest principal amount owed on this
note was $135,530.
On August 10, 2004, the Company entered into a promissory note with Douglas Stromback, the
brother of Richard D. Stromback and Deanna Stromback and a former director of the Company, under
which it borrowed a total of $200,000. He converted $27,500 of the principal amount into 3,000,000
shares of common stock on March 1, 2005. The note bears interest at the rate of 4% per annum and
is due and payable on December 31, 2007. At September 30, 2007 the outstanding principal balance
of this note was $133,000 plus accrued interest of $4,617. During the fiscal year ended September
30, 2007, the Company paid Douglas Stromback $11,563 in interest on this note and $28,500 in
principal on this note. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007, the highest principal
amount owed on this note was $161,500.
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007, the Company paid $8,244 to Tracy
Consulting, a company wholly-owned by Adam S. Tracy, an officer of the Company. These amounts were
paid to reimburse Tracy Consulting for expenses incurred by it on behalf of Ecology.
The Company entered into a consulting agreement with DMG Advisors, LLC, a Nevada limited
liability company (“Consulting Agreement”) upon the closing of the Merger. The principal
shareholders of OCIS, Jeff W. Holmes and R. Kirk Blosch (“OCIS Principal Shareholders”) are the
principals of DMG Advisors. Under the terms of the Consulting Agreement, DMG Advisors will provide
the following consulting services: (i) advise the Company regarding its investor relations program
and initiatives; (ii) facilitate conferences between the Company and members of the business and
financial community; (iii) review and analyze the public securities market for the Company’s
securities; and (iv) introduce the Company to broker-dealers and institutions, as appropriate. The
term of the Consulting Agreement is eighteen months. The Company will pay DMG Advisors five hundred
thousand dollars ($500,000) for the consulting services to be rendered under Consulting Agreement,
with a payment of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) upon execution of the Consulting
Agreement and the balance in equal installments on the first day of each succeeding calendar month
until paid in full.
The Company and the OCIS Principal Shareholders entered into a Registration Rights Agreement.
Under the terms of the Registration Rights Agreement, the OCIS Principal Shareholders have the
right to cause the
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Company to include shares of the Company’s common stock held by the OCIS Principal Shareholders in
any registration statement the Company files for resale under the Securities Act of 1933 (the
“Act”) during the period beginning on April 30, 2007 through the second anniversary of the
termination of the private placement that the Company made until July 25, 2007. The Company will
keep any such registration statement filed under Registration Rights Agreement continuously
effective for one (1) year following the effective date of the registration.
ITEM 13. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 10-KSB.
(a) Exhibits
Exhibit Description
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Exhibit |
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Number |
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Description |
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2.1
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Agreement and Plan of Merger entered into effective as of
April 30, 2007, by and among OCIS Corp., a Nevada corporation,
OCIS-EC, INC., a Nevada corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary
of OCIS, Jeff W. Holmes, R. Kirk Blosch and Brent W. Schlesinger
and ECOLOGY COATINGS, INC., a California corporation, and Richard
D. Stromback, Deanna Stromback and Douglas
Stromback. (2) |
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3.1
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Articles of Incorporation of OCIS Corp. (1) |
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3.2
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Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Ecology
Coatings, Inc., a Nevada corporation (2) |
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3.3
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By-laws of OCIS Corp. (1) |
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4.1
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Specimen Stock Certificate of OCIS (1) |
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4.2
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Form of Common Stock Certificate of the Company (2) |
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10.1
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Promissory Note between Ecology Coatings, Inc., a California
corporation, and Richard D. Stromback, dated November 13, 2003.
(2) |
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10.2
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Promissory Note between Ecology Coatings, Inc., a California
corporation, and Deanna Stromback, dated December 15, 2003. (2) |
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10.3
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Promissory Note between Ecology Coatings, Inc., a California
corporation, and Douglas Stromback, dated August 10, 2004. (2) |
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10.4
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Lock-Up Agreement by and between Ecology Coatings, Inc., a
California corporation, and the principal shareholders of OCIS,
Corp., a Nevada corporation, dated as of April 30, 2007. (2) |
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10.5
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Registration Rights Agreement by and between Ecology Coatings,
Inc., a Nevada corporation, and the shareholders of OCIS, Corp., a
Nevada corporation, dated as of April 30, 2007. (2) |
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10.6
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Consulting Agreement among Ecology Coatings, Inc., a Nevada
corporation, and DMG Advisors, LLC, a Nevada limited liability
company dated July 27, 2007. (2) |
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10.7
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Employment Agreement between Ecology Coatings, Inc., a California
corporation and F. Thomas Krotine dated October 30, 2006 (2) |
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10.8
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Employment Agreement between Ecology Coatings, Inc., a California
corporation and Adam S. Tracy dated November 1, 2006. (2) |
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|
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10.9
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Employment Agreement between Ecology Coatings, Inc., a California
corporation and Kevin Stolz dated February 1, 2007. (2) |
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Exhibit |
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Number |
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Description |
10.10
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Employment Agreement between Ecology Coatings, Inc., a California corporation and David W.
Morgan dated May 21, 2007. (2) |
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10.11
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Employment Agreement between Ecology Coatings, Inc., a California corporation and Timothy J.
Tanner dated June 1, 2007. (2) |
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10.12
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First Amendment to the Employment Agreement between Ecology Coatings, Inc., a California
corporation and Adam S. Tracy dated July 1, 2007. (2) |
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10.13
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Employment Agreement between Ecology Coatings, Inc., a California corporation and Sally J.W.
Ramsey dated January 1, 2007. (2) |
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10.14
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License Agreement with E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Ecology Coatings, Inc., a California
corporation, dated November 8, 2004. (2) |
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10.15
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License Agreement between Ecology Coatings, Inc., a California corporation and Red Spot
Paint & Varnish Co., Inc., dated May 6, 2005. (2) |
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10.16
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Lease for office space located at 35980 Woodward Avenue, Suite 200, Bloomfield Hills,
Michigan 48304. (2) |
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10.17
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Lease for laboratory space located at 1238 Brittain Road, Akron, Ohio 44310. (2) |
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10.18
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2007 Stock Option and Restricted Stock Plan. (2) |
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10.19
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Form of Stock Option Agreement. (2) |
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10.20
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Form of Subscription Agreement between Ecology Coatings, Inc., a California corporation and
the Investor to be identified therein. (2) |
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10.21
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Consulting Agreement by and between Ecology Coatings, Inc., a California corporation, and
MDL Consulting Group, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company dated April 10, 2006. (2) |
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10.22
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Consulting Agreement by and between Ecology Coatings, Inc. , a California corporation, and
MDL Consulting Group, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company dated July 1, 2006. (2) |
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|
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10.23
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|
Antenna Group Client Services Agreement by and between Ecology Coatings, Inc., a California
corporation and Antenna Group, Inc. dated March 1, 2004, as amended effective as of July 6,
2007. (2) |
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10.24
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Consulting Agreement by and between Ecology Coatings, Inc., a California corporation and
Kissinger McLarty Associates, dated July 15, 2006, as amended. (2) |
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10.25
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Business Advisory Board Agreement by and between Ecology Coatings, Inc., a California
corporation, and The Rationale Group, LLC, a Michigan limited liability corporation, dated
June 1, 2007. (2) |
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10.26
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Consulting Agreement by and between Ecology Coatings, Inc., a California corporation, and
Trimax, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company dated June 26, 2007. (2) |
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Exhibit |
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Number |
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Description |
14.1
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Charter of Audit Committee* |
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14.2
|
|
Charter of Compensation Committee* |
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|
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16.1
|
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Letter from Child, Sullivan & Company dated January 4, 2006 regarding change in certifying
accountants. (1) |
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16.2
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Letter from Child, Van Wagoner & Bradshaw, PLLC, addressed to the Securities and Exchange
Commission. (3) |
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|
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21.1
|
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List of subsidiaries of the Company (2) |
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23.1
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Consent of Semple, Marchal & Cooper L.L.P. (5) |
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24.1
|
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Power of Attorney * |
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31.1
|
|
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) as
adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.* |
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31.2
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Certification of the Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) as
adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.* |
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32.1
|
|
Certification of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer Certification, pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.* |
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32.2
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|
Certification of the Company’s Chief Financial Officer Certification, pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.* |
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99.1
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Press Release dated July 30, 2007 (2) |
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|
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99.2
|
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Audited Financial Statements of Ecology Coatings, Inc. as of September 30, 2005 and 2006. (2) |
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|
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99.3
|
|
Unaudited Financial Statements of Ecology Coatings, Inc. as of March 31, 2007 and 2006. (2) |
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|
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99.4
|
|
Press Release dated August 15,
2007.* |
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|
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* |
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Filed herewith. |
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(1) |
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Incorporated by reference from OCIS’ registration statement on Form SB-2 filed with the Commission, SEC file
no. 333-91436. |
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(2) |
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Incorporated by reference from our Form 8-K filed with the Commission on July 30, 2007, SEC file no. 333-91436. |
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(3) |
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Incorporated by reference from our Form 8-K/A filed with the Commission on August 9, 2007, SEC file
no. 333-91436. |
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(4) |
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Incorporated by reference from our Form 8-K No. filed with the Commission on August 15, 2007, SEC file
no. 333-91436. |
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(5) |
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Incorporated by reference from our Form 8-K/A filed with the Commission on September 17, 2007, SEC file
no. 333-91436. |
(B) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
— Form 8-K filed on November 7, 2006
— Form 8-K filed on May 9, 2007
— Form 8-K filed on June 13, 2007
— Form 8-K filed on July 30, 2007
— Form 8-K/A filed on August 9, 2007
— Form 8-K filed on August 15, 2007
— Form 8-K filed on August 30, 2007
— Form 8-K/A filed on September 17, 2007
— Form 8-K filed on October 16, 2007
— Form 8-K filed on October 23, 2007
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ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
The following table summarizes the fees of UHY LLP our current independent auditor and Semple,
Marchal & Cooper, L.L.P., our auditor for fiscal year 2006, billed to us for each of the last two
fiscal years for audit and other services:
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For the Year Ended September 30, |
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|
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2007 |
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2006 |
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Audit Fees |
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$ |
79,490 |
* |
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$ |
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Audit Related Fees |
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|
43,192 |
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|
|
— |
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Tax Fees |
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— |
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— |
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All Other Fees |
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— |
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— |
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Total Fees |
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$ |
122,682 |
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$ |
— |
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Note: The Company engaged UHY LLP as its independent auditor on August 30, 2007. This
engagement was disclosed in Form 8K on such date. The agreed upon audit and audit related fees for
the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007 totaled approximately $40,000. As of the fiscal year
ending date, none of those fees had been billed. As of the filing date of this document, none of
those fees had been paid.
Audit Fees: Consists of fees for professional services rendered by our principal accountants
for the contemporaneous audit of the Company’s annual financial statements and the review of
quarterly financial statements or services that are normally provided by our principal accountants
in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements.
*Represents fees paid for audits performed for years ended September 30 , 2006 and 2005
Audit-Related Fees: Consists of fees for assurance and related services by our principal
accountants that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the Company’s
financial statements and are not reported under “Audit Fees.”
Tax Fees: Consists of fees for professional services rendered by our principal accountants for
tax advice.
All Other Fees: Consists of fees for products and services provided by our principal
accountants, other than the services reported under “Audit Fees,” “Audit-Related Fees” and “Tax
Fees” above.
Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, all audit and non-audit services performed by the
Company’s independent accountants must now be approved in advance by the Audit Committee to assure
that such services do not impair the accountants’ independence from the Company. Accordingly, the
Audit Committee has adopted an Audit and Non-Audit Services Pre-Approval Policy (the “Policy”)
which sets forth the procedures and the conditions pursuant to which services to be performed by
the independent accountants are to be pre-approved. Pursuant to the Policy, certain services
described in detail in the Policy may be pre-approved on an annual basis together with pre-approved
maximum fee levels for such services. The services eligible for annual pre-approval consist of
services that would be included under the categories of Audit Fees, Audit-Related Fees and Tax Fees
in the above table as well as services for limited review of actuarial reports and calculations. If
not pre-approved on an annual basis, proposed services must otherwise be separately approved prior
to being performed by the independent accountants. In addition, any services that receive annual
pre-approval but exceed the pre-approved maximum fee level also will require separate approval by
the Audit Committee prior to being performed. The Audit Committee may delegate authority to
pre-approve audit and non-audit services to any member of the Audit Committee, but may not delegate
such authority to management.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Company has duly caused this report on Form 10-KSB to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, this 19th day of December, 2007.
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ECOLOGY COATINGS, INC.,
a Nevada corporation
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By: |
/s/ David W. Morgan
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David W. Morgan |
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Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer
(Principal Financial Officer) |
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By: |
/s/ Kevin P. Stolz
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Kevin P. Stolz |
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Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer) |
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|
Each person whose signature appears below authorizes Richard D. Stromback to execute in the
name of each such person who is then an officer or director of the registrant, and to file, any
amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-KSB necessary or advisable to enable the registrant to
comply with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and any rules, regulations and requirements of the
Securities and Exchange Commission in respect thereof, which amendments may make such changes in
such Report as such attorney-in-fact may deem appropriate.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, this report has
been signed below by following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the
dates indicated.
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Signatures |
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Title |
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Date |
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/s/ Richard D. Stromback
Richard D. Stromback
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Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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December 19, 2007 |
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/s/ F. Thomas Krotine
F. Thomas Krotine,
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Director, President and Chief
Operations Officer
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December 19, 2007 |
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/s/ Robert W. Liebig
Robert W. Liebig
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Director
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December 19, 2007 |
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/s/ Donald Campion
Donald Campion
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Director
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December 19, 2007 |
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/s/ Adam S. Tracy
Adam S. Tracy
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|
Vice President, Secretary and General
Counsel
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December 19, 2007 |
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/s/ Kevin P. Stolz
Kevin P. Stolz
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|
Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
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December 19, 2007 |
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INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Page (s) |
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F-1 - F-2 |
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Financial Statements: |
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F-3 |
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F-5 |
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F-6 |
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F-7 |
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F-9 to F-28 |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Board of Directors
Ecology Coatings, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Ecology Coatings, Inc. and
Subsidiary (the “Company”) as of September 30, 2007, and the related consolidated statement of
operations, stockholders’ equity (deficit) and cash flows for the year then ended. These
consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our
audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material
misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its
internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control
over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the
company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An
audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the consolidated financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of Ecology Coatings, Inc. and Subsidiary as of September
30, 2007, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended, in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will
continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements, the
Company’s recurring losses, negative cash flows from operations and net capital deficiency raise
substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans as to these
matters are also discussed in Note 9. The consolidated financial statements do not include any
adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ UHY LLP
Southfield, Michigan
December 18, 2007
F-1
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Board of Directors
Ecology Coatings, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Ecology Coatings, Inc. as of September 30, 2006
and the related statement of operations, stockholders’ 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 audit in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An
audit includes consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing
audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing
an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the
overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides 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 Ecology Coatings, Inc. at September 30, 2006, and the results
of its operations, changes in stockholders’ equity (deficit) and its cash flows for the year then
ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will
continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 9 to the financial statements, the Company has
suffered recurring losses from operations and has a net capital deficiency that raise substantial
doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to these
matters are also described in Note 9. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that
might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ Semple, Marchal & Cooper, LLP
Certified Public Accountants
Phoenix, Arizona
January 16, 2007
F-2
ECOLOGY COATINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Balance Sheets
ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, 2007 |
|
September 30, 2006 |
Current |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
808,163 |
|
|
$ |
736,379 |
|
Miscellaneous receivable |
|
|
1,118 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Prepaid expenses |
|
|
70,888 |
|
|
|
31,357 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Current Assets |
|
|
880,169 |
|
|
|
767,736 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property and Equipment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Computer equipment |
|
|
11,285 |
|
|
|
1,733 |
|
Furniture and fixtures |
|
|
1,565 |
|
|
|
1,062 |
|
Test equipment |
|
|
7,313 |
|
|
|
6,862 |
|
Signs |
|
|
213 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Software |
|
|
1,332 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
Total property and equipment |
|
|
21,708 |
|
|
|
9,657 |
|
Less: Accumulated depreciation |
|
|
(3,794 |
) |
|
|
(1,489 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property and Equipment, net |
|
|
17,914 |
|
|
|
8,168 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Patents-net |
|
|
302,575 |
|
|
|
230,978 |
|
Trademarks-net |
|
|
3,465 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Other Assets |
|
|
306,040 |
|
|
|
230,978 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Assets |
|
$ |
1,204,123 |
|
|
$ |
1,006,882 |
|
|
|
|
See the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements
F-3
ECOLOGY COATINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Balance Sheets
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, 2007 |
|
September 30, 2006 |
Current |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable |
|
$ |
429,790 |
|
|
$ |
285,666 |
|
Credit card payable |
|
|
14,772 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Deferred revenue |
|
|
24,884 |
|
|
|
41,667 |
|
Accrued payroll taxes |
|
|
1,459 |
|
|
|
8,577 |
|
Accrued wages |
|
|
12,500 |
|
|
|
33,812 |
|
Franchise tax payable |
|
|
800 |
|
|
|
800 |
|
Interest payable |
|
|
15,851 |
|
|
|
78,744 |
|
Convertible notes payable, net of discount |
|
|
170,280 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Notes
payable - related party |
|
|
243,500 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
Total Current Liabilities |
|
|
913,836 |
|
|
|
449,266 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred
revenue - long term portion |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
24,885 |
|
Convertible notes payable |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,350,000 |
|
Notes
payable - related party |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
297,030 |
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities |
|
|
913,836 |
|
|
|
2,121,181 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 5) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred Stock - 10,000,000 $.001 par value and 10,000,000
no par value authorized; no shares issued or outstanding as of
September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Common Stock - 90,000,000 $.001 par value and 50,000,000
no par value authorized; 32,150,684 and 28,200,000
outstanding as of September 30, 2007 and
2006, respectively |
|
|
32,174 |
|
|
|
142,000 |
|
Additional paid in capital |
|
|
6,165,282 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Accumulated Deficit |
|
|
(5,907,169 |
) |
|
|
(1,256,299 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) |
|
|
290,287 |
|
|
|
(1,114,299 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’
Equity (Deficit) |
|
$ |
1,204,123 |
|
|
$ |
1,006,882 |
|
|
|
|
See the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements
F-4
ECOLOGY COATINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Statements of Operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Year Ended |
|
For the Year Ended |
|
|
September 30, 2007 |
|
September 30, 2006 |
Revenues |
|
$ |
41,668 |
|
|
$ |
41,838 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Salaries and fringe benefits |
|
|
1,409,840 |
|
|
|
168,963 |
|
Professional fees |
|
|
2,583,927 |
|
|
|
326,663 |
|
Other general and administrative costs |
|
|
463,199 |
|
|
|
140,604 |
|
|
|
|
Total general and administrative expenses |
|
|
4,456,966 |
|
|
|
636,230 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Loss |
|
|
(4,415,298 |
) |
|
|
(594,392 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Income (Expenses) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income |
|
|
20,940 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
(256,512 |
) |
|
|
(65,234 |
) |
|
|
|
Total Other Income (Expenses) |
|
|
(235,572 |
) |
|
|
(65,234 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Loss |
|
$ |
(4,650,870 |
) |
|
$ |
(659,626 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and diluted net loss per share |
|
$ |
(0.16 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.03 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and diluted weighted average
common shares outstanding |
|
|
29,178,144 |
|
|
|
24,662,466 |
|
|
|
|
See the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
F-5
ECOLOGY COATINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit) for the Years Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional |
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders’ |
|
|
Common Stock |
|
Paid In |
|
Accumulated |
|
Equity |
|
|
Shares |
|
Amount |
|
Capital |
|
(Deficit) |
|
(Deficit) |
|
Balance at October 1, 2005 |
|
|
18,000,000 |
|
|
$ |
56,000 |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
(596,673 |
) |
|
$ |
(540,673 |
) |
|
Conversion of debt into common stock |
|
|
7,200,000 |
|
|
|
66,000 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
66,000 |
|
|
Issuance of common stock |
|
|
3,000,000 |
|
|
|
20,000 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
20,000 |
|
|
Net Loss |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(659,626 |
) |
|
|
(659,626 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Balance at September 30, 2006 |
|
|
28,200,000 |
|
|
$ |
142,000 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
$ |
(1,256,299 |
) |
|
$ |
(1,114,299 |
) |
|
Beneficial conversion feature
on convertible debt |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
116,819 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
116,819 |
|
|
Stock option expense |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,288,670 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,288,670 |
|
|
Warrants issued with debt |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
4,497 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
4,497 |
|
|
Issuance of stock, net of issuance costs of $10,789 |
|
|
3,950,684 |
|
|
|
4,645,470 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
4,645,470 |
|
|
Creation of par value stock |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(4,755,296 |
) |
|
|
4,755,296 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Net loss |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(4,650,870 |
) |
|
|
(4,650,870 |
) |
|
|
|
Balance at September 30, 2007 |
|
|
32,150,684 |
|
|
$ |
32,174 |
|
|
$ |
6,165,282 |
|
|
$ |
(5,907,169 |
) |
|
$ |
290,287 |
|
|
|
|
See the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
F-6
ECOLOGY COATINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Year |
|
For the Year |
|
|
Ended |
|
Ended |
|
|
September 30, 2007 |
|
September 30, 2006 |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
$ |
(4,650,870 |
) |
|
$ |
(659,626 |
) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss
to net cash (used in) operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
12,757 |
|
|
|
921 |
|
Option expense |
|
|
1,288,670 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Interest paid through conversion to stock |
|
|
137,391 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Beneficial conversion expense |
|
|
116,819 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Issuance of stock for services |
|
|
412,500 |
|
|
|
20,000 |
|
Warrants issued with debt |
|
|
4,497 |
|
|
|
|
|
Changes in Asset and Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
303 |
|
Miscellaneous receivable |
|
|
(1,118 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
Prepaid expenses |
|
|
(39,531 |
) |
|
|
(31,357 |
) |
Accounts payable |
|
|
144,122 |
|
|
|
60,969 |
|
Accrued payroll taxes and wages |
|
|
(28,428 |
) |
|
|
105,811 |
|
Credit card payable |
|
|
14,772 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Interest payable |
|
|
(62,893 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
Franchise tax payable |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(392 |
) |
Deferred revenue |
|
|
(41,668 |
) |
|
|
(41,667 |
) |
|
|
|
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities |
|
|
(2,692,280 |
) |
|
|
(545,038 |
) |
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of fixed assets |
|
|
(12,050 |
) |
|
|
(6,686 |
) |
Purchase of intangibles |
|
|
(85,514 |
) |
|
|
(122,062 |
) |
|
|
|
Net Cash Used by Investing Activities |
|
|
(97,564 |
) |
|
|
(128,748 |
) |
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase/(Reduction) of notes payable - related parties |
|
|
(53,530 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
Increase/(Reduction) of notes payable |
|
|
(67,642 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
Proceeds from debt |
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
|
1,400,000 |
|
Issuance of stock |
|
|
2,483,500 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities |
|
|
2,862,328 |
|
|
|
1,400,000 |
|
|
|
|
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents |
|
|
71,784 |
|
|
|
726,214 |
|
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING
OF PERIOD |
|
|
736,379 |
|
|
|
10,165 |
|
|
|
|
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END
OF PERIOD |
|
$ |
808,163 |
|
|
$ |
736,379 |
|
|
|
|
See the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements
F-7
ECOLOGY COATINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Year |
|
For the Year |
|
|
Ended |
|
Ended |
|
|
September 30, 2007 |
|
September 30, 2006 |
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW
INFORMATION |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest paid |
|
$ |
114,253 |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
Income taxes paid |
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH
FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Conversion of notes and interest for common stock |
|
$ |
1,749,470 |
|
|
$ |
66,000 |
|
Issuance of common stock for services |
|
$ |
412,500 |
|
|
$ |
20,000 |
|
See the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
F-8
ECOLOGY COATINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDAIRY
NOTES TO CONSOLDIATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note
1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Nature of Operations and Use of Estimates
Description of the Company. We were originally incorporated in Nevada on February 6, 2006 as
OCIS Corp. (“OCIS”). OCIS completed a merger with Ecology Coatings, Inc. a California corporation
(“Ecology-CA”) on July 27, 2007 (the “Merger”)(see Note 6 – Equity). In the Merger, OCIS changed
its name from OCIS Corporation to Ecology Coatings, Inc. We develop nanotechnology-enabled,
ultra-violet curable coatings that are designed to drive efficiencies and clean processes in
manufacturing. We create proprietary coatings with unique performance and environmental attributes
by leveraging our platform of integrated nano-material technologies that reduce overall energy
consumption and offer a marked decrease in drying time. The length of each license varies.
Ecology’s market consists electronics, automotive and trucking, paper products and original
equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”). The Consolidated Statement of Operations and the Consolidated
Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended September 30, 2007 reflect the results of the merged
operations and the cash impact resulting from the merged entity from the point of the merger
forward. See Note 11 — Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Statements for further discussion.
Principles of Consolidation. The consolidated financial statements include all accounts of
the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary Ecology-CA. All significant intercompany transactions
have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual
results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents. The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original
maturities of three months or less to be cash and cash equivalents.
Revenue Recognition. Revenues from licensing contracts are recorded ratably over the life of
the contract. Contingency earnings such as royalty fees are recorded when the amount can reasonably
be determined and collection is likely.
F-9
ECOLOGY COATINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Note
1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Nature of Operations and Use of Estimates
(continued)
Loss Per Share. Basic loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted
average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted loss per share is
computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock and
potentially dilutive securities outstanding during the period. Potentially dilutive shares consist
of the incremental common shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options and warrants and the
conversion of convertible debt. Potentially dilutive shares are excluded from the weighted average
number of shares if their effect is antidilutive. The Company had a net loss for all periods
presented herein; therefore, none of the stock options outstanding or stock associated with the
convertible debt during each of the periods presented were included in the computation of diluted
loss per share as they were antidilutive. For the years ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, there
were 3,792,080 and 150,000 potentially dilutive securities outstanding. (See stock split in Note
6—Equity).
Income Taxes and Deferred Income Taxes. We use the asset and liability approach for financial
accounting and reporting for income taxes. Deferred income taxes are provided for temporary
differences in the bases of assets and liabilities as reported for financial statement purposes and
income tax purposes and for the future use of net operating losses. We have recorded a valuation
allowance against the net deferred income tax asset. The valuation allowance reduces deferred
income tax assets to an amount that represents management’s best estimate of the amount of such
deferred income tax assets that more likely than not will be realized. The Company cannot be
assured of future income to realize the net deferred income tax asset; therefore, no deferred
income tax asset has been recorded in the accompanying financial statements.
F-10
ECOLOGY COATINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Note
1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Nature of Operations and Use of Estimates
(continued)
Property and Equipment. Property and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.
Depreciation is recorded using the straight-line method over the following useful lives:
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Computer equipment
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3-5 years |
Furniture and fixtures
|
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3-7 years |
Test equipment
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|
5-7 years |
Software
|
|
3 years |
Repairs and maintenance costs are charged to operations as incurred. Betterments or renewals are
capitalized as incurred.
The Company reviews long lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances
indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to
be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the future net
cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the
impairment recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds
the fair value of the assets.
Patents. It is the Company’s policy to capitalize costs associated with securing a patent.
Costs consist of legal and filing fees. Once a patent is issued, it will be amortized on a
straight-line basis over its estimated useful life. Four patents were issued as of September 30,
2007 and are being amortized over 8 years.
Stock-Based Compensation. Our stock option plans are subject to the provisions of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) Number 123(R), Share-Based Payment. Under the provisions of
SFAS Number 123(R), employee and director stock-based compensation expense is measured utilizing
the fair-value method.
The Company accounts for stock options granted to non-employees under SFAS Number 123(R) using EITF
98-16, requiring the measurement and recognition of stock-based compensation to consultants under
the fair-value method with stock-based compensation expense being charged to earnings on the
earlier of the date services are performed or a performance commitment exists.
F-11
ECOLOGY COATINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Note
1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Nature of Operations and Use of Estimates
(continued)
Expense Categories. Salaries and Fringe Benefits of $1,409,840 and $168,963 for the years
ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, include wages paid to and insurance benefits for
officers and employees of the company as well as stock based compensation expense for those
individuals. Professional Fees of $2,583,927 and $326,663 for the years ended September 30, 2007
and 2006, respectively, include amounts paid to attorneys, accountants, and consultants, as well as
the stock based compensation expense for those services.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements. In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair
Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities – Including an Amendment of FASB
Statement No. 115” (“SFAS 159”). SFAS 159 allows companies to choose to measure many financial
instruments and certain other items at fair value. This statement is effective as of the beginning
of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007, although earlier adoption is
permitted. SFAS 159 will become effective for the Company beginning in fiscal 2009. The Company is
currently evaluating what effects the adoption of SFAS 159 will have on the Company’s future
results of operations and financial condition.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS 157”), which
establishes how companies should measure fair value when they are required to use a fair value
measure for recognition or disclosure purposes under GAAP. This Statement is effective for
financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods
within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this Statement on its
financial statements, but the Company does not expect SFAS 157 to have a material effect.
In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141 (revised
2007), “Business Combinations” (SFAS 141(R)) and No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated
Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51” (SFAS 160). SFAS 141(R) will significantly change
how business acquisitions are accounted for and will impact financial statements both on the
acquisition date and in subsequent periods. SFAS 160 will change the accounting and reporting for
minority interests, which will be re-characterized as non-controlling interests and classified as a
component of equity. SFAS 141(R) and SFAS 160 are effective for both public and private companies
for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008 (October 1, 2009 for Ecology). Early
adoption is prohibited for both standards. SFAS 141(R) will be applied prospectively. SFAS 160
requires retroactive adoption of the presentation and disclosure requirements for existing minority
interests. All other requirements of SFAS 160 shall be applied prospectively. The adoption of SFAS
160 would have no impact on our financial position or results of operations. Management is in the
process of evaluating SFAS 141(R) and determining what effect, if any, it may have on our financial
position and results of operations going forward.
F-12
ECOLOGY COATINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Note 2 – Concentrations
For the years ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, the Company had one customer representing
100% and 99% of revenues, respectively. As of September 30, 2007 and 2006, there were no amounts
due from this customer.
The Company occasionally maintains bank account balances in excess of the federal insurable
amount of $100,000. The Company had cash deposits in excess of this limit on September 30, 2007 and
2006 of $708,163 and $653,214, respectively.
F-13
ECOLOGY COATINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Note 3—Related Party Transactions
The Company borrows funds for its operations from certain major stockholders, directors and
officers as disclosed below:
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• |
|
The Company has an unsecured note payable due to a shareholder and former director that
bears interest at 4% per annum with principal and interest due on December 31, 2007. As of
September 30, 2007 and 2006, the note had an outstanding balance of $110,500 and $135,530,
respectively. The accrued interest on the note is $3,836 and $7,690 as of September 30,
2007 and 2006, respectively. |
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• |
|
The Company has an unsecured note payable due to a shareholder and former director that
bears interest at 4% per annum with principal and interest due on December 31, 2007. As of
September 30, 2007 and 2006, the note had an outstanding balance of $133,000 and $161,500,
respectively. The accrued interest on the note is $4,617 and $10,460 as of September 30,
2007 and 2006, respectively. |
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• |
|
The Company had an unsecured note payable due to a majority shareholder, officer and
director that bore interest at 4% per annum with principal and interest due on December 31,
2007. As of September 30, 2007 and 2006, the note has an outstanding balance of $0. The
unpaid accrued interest on the note is $2,584 as of September 30, 2007 and 2006,
respectively. |
Future maturities of related party long-term debt as of September 30, 2007 are as follows:
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|
Year Ending September 30, |
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|
|
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2008 |
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$ |
243,500 |
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|
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|
The Company has a payable to a related party totaling $49,191 as of September 30, 2007, included in
accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheet.
The Company paid consulting fees for contracted administrative support to a related party company
totaling $8,244 for the year ended September 30, 2007.
F-14
ECOLOGY COATINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Note 4—Notes Payable
The Company has three convertible notes payable as follows:
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|
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September 30, |
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2007 |
|
|
September 30, 2006 |
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Convertible note payable, 20% per annum
interest rate, principal and interest payment
due December 31, 2007; unsecured, accrued
interest of $130 outstanding at September 30,
2007, convertible at holder’s option into
common shares of the Company. Conversion price
is $1.60 per share. This note is stated net of
an unamortized discount of $2,400 at September
30, 2007. |
|
$ |
708 |
|
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$ |
50,000 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
Convertible note payable, 15% per annum
interest rate, principal and interest payment
due December 31, 2007; unsecured, convertible
at holder’s option into common shares of the
Company at $1.60 per share. Accrued interest
of $4,268 is outstanding as of September 30,
2007. This note is stated net of an
unamortized discount of $13,422 at September
30, 2007. |
|
|
145,873 |
|
|
|
300,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Convertible subordinated note payable, 7.5%
per annum interest rate. Principal and
interest payment due December 31, 2007;
unsecured, convertible at holder’s option into
common shares of the Company at a price per
share of $2.00. Accrued interest of $415 is
outstanding as of September 30, 2007. |
|
|
26,461 |
|
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total convertible notes payable |
|
$ |
173,042 |
|
|
$ |
1,350,000 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Future maturities of the notes payable as of September 30, 2007 are as follows:
|
|
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|
|
Year Ending September 30, |
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
$ |
173,042 |
|
|
|
|
|
The above notes payable have conversion rights and detachable warrants. These Notes may be
converted for the principal balance and any unpaid accrued interest to Common Stock. In accordance
with guidance issued by the FASB and the Emerging Issue Task Force (“EITF”) regarding the
Accounting for Convertible Securities with a Beneficial Conversion Feature (EITF No. 98-5), the
Company recognized an embedded beneficial conversion feature present in these Notes. The Company
allocated the proceeds based on the fair value of $4,497 to the warrants. The warrants are
exercisable
through 2012 and the fair value will be amortized to interest expense over the term of the Notes.
Expense associated
with the beneficial conversion features of $116,820 was reflected in the September 30, 2007
Statement of Operations as Interest Expense.
F-15
ECOLOGY COATINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Note 5 - Commitments and Contingencies
Consulting Agreements. On July 15, 2006, the Company entered into an agreement for six months of
international consulting services. The Company agreed to compensate the consultant $15,000 per
month payable in cash and an additional $15,000 per month payable in shares of the Company’s
restricted stock at a share price of $2.00. The Company agreed to pay the consultant a fee of 2% of
any royalties received by the Company pursuant to royalty agreements that are a direct result of
the consultant’s material efforts under the consulting agreement. In addition, the Company agreed
to pay the consultant a fee of 2% of any net sales received by the Company pursuant to joint
venture agreements that are a direct result of the consultant’s material efforts under the
consulting agreement. The aforementioned fees will be paid by the Company to the consultant for
the term of any royalty or joint venture agreements, not to exceed a period of 48 months. In
January 2007, the agreement was extended for an additional six months and, in July, 2007 was
extended for an additional six months.
On February 1, 2007, the Company amended an agreement with a consultant. The original agreement was
dated June 1, 2006 and called for $12,500 in 18 monthly payments commencing February 1, 2007. The
amendment called for additional monthly payments of $9,250 on February 1, 2007, $9,375 on March 1,
2007, and $9,000 per month from April 1, 2007 and continuing through September 1, 2007.
On May 1, 2007, the Company entered into an agreement with a consultant to provide information
system consulting services. The agreement calls for six monthly payments of $5,000 plus
reimbursement for any out of pocket costs. Additionally, options to purchase 1,000 shares of common
stock at $2.00 per share were issued to the consultant, with additional options to purchase 500
shares upon the achievement of certain performance measures. The options are restricted for 12
months and expire 10 years from date of issuance.
On June 1, 2007, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with an individual in which the
individual will serve as the chairman of Ecology’s business advisory board. The agreement expires
June 1, 2009. Ecology will pay the consultant $11,000 per month. Additionally, Ecology granted the
consultant 200,000 options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock for $2.00 per share. Of
these options, 50,000 options vest on December 1, 2007, 50,000 options vest on June 1, 2008, 50,000
options vest on December 1, 2008, and the remaining 50,000 options vest on June 1, 2009.
Additionally, the Company will reimburse the consultant for all reasonable expenses incurred by the
consultant in the conduct of Ecology business.
F-16
ECOLOGY COATINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Note 5 - Commitments and Contingencies (continued)
Consulting Agreements (continued)
On July 26, 2007, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with a company owned by two
former officers and directors of OCIS Corporation. The terms of the agreement call for transfer of
the $100,000 standstill deposit paid to OCIS as a part of a total payment of $200,000. The balance
will be paid in equal installments on the first day of each succeeding calendar month until paid in
full. The agreement calls for the principals to provide services for 18 months in the area of
investor relations program and initiatives; facilitate conferences between Ecology and members of
the business and financial community; review and analyze the public securities market for Ecology’s
securities; and introduce Ecology to broker-dealers and institutions, as appropriate.
On August 9, 2007, the Company entered into a contract with a consultant to provide investor
relations services. The contract calls for a payment of $15,000 at inception, $5,000 in 90 days,
and an additional $5,000 payment in 180 days. Further, the Company issued 20,000 shares of the
Company’s restricted common stock to this consultant and granted 40,000 options to purchase shares
of its common stock. 10,000 of the options vest three months after the inception of the contract
and have a price of $4.00. 10,000 of the options vest six months after the inception of the
contract and have a price of $4.50. 10,000 of the options vest in nine months after the inception
of the contract and have a price of $5.00. Finally, 10,000 of the options vest three months after
the inception of the contract and have a price of $5.50. All of the options expire 10 years after
issuance.
F-17
ECOLOGY COATINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Note 5 - Commitments and Contingencies (continued)
Employment Agreements. On October 30, 2006, the Company entered into an employment agreement with
an officer and such agreement expires on October 30, 2008. Pursuant to the agreement, the officer
will be paid an annual base salary of $160,000. The Company also granted the officer 321,217
options to purchase its common at $2.00 per share. Twenty-five percent (25%) of the options will
vest on November 1, 2007 and the remaining seventy-five percent (75%) will vest on November 1,
2008. The options expire November 1, 2016.
On November 1, 2006, the Company entered into an employment agreement with an officer and such
agreement expires on November 1, 2008. Pursuant to the agreement, the officer was paid an annual
base salary of $100,000. The Company also granted the officer 150,000 options to acquire its common
stock at $2.00 per share. The options will all vest on November 1, 2008. The options expire
November 1, 2016. On July 1, 2007, the Company amended this employment agreement. The new agreement
will expire on November 1, 2009, and calls for an annual salary $140,000, a one time bonus of
$12,500 and the grant of 87,500 options to purchase Company stock at $2.00 per share. Upon grant,
25,000 of the options vested, 37,500 options will vest on July 1, 2008, and 25,000 options will
vest on July 1, 2009. All of the options expire on July 1, 2017.
On January 1, 2007, the Company entered into an employment agreement with an officer and such
agreement expires on January 1, 2012. Upon expiration, the agreement calls for automatic one-year
renewals until terminated by either party with thirty days written notice. Pursuant to the
agreement, the officer will be paid an annual base salary of $180,000 in 2007; an annual base
salary of $200,000 for the years 2008 through 2011; and an annual base salary of $220,000 for 2012.
In addition, 450,000 options were granted to the officer to acquire common stock at $2.00 per
share. On the third anniversary of the date of the employment agreement 150,000 options will vest,
150,000 options will vest on the fourth anniversary date of the employment agreement and the
remaining 150,000 options will vest on the fifth anniversary date of the employment agreement. The
options expire on January 1, 2017.
On February 1, 2007, the Company entered into an employment agreement with an officer and such
agreement expires on February 1, 2008. Pursuant to the agreement, the officer will be paid an
annual base salary of $120,000 and the Company granted the officer 25,000 options to acquire its
common stock at $2.00 per share. All of the options will vest on February 1, 2008. The options
expire February 1, 2017.
On May 21, 2007, the Company entered into an employment agreement with an officer and such
agreement expires on May 21, 2009. Pursuant to the agreement, the officer will be paid an annual
base salary of $160,000 and the Company granted the officer 300,000 options to acquire its common
stock at $2.00 per share. On May 21, 2008, 75,000 of the options will vest and 225,000 of the
options will vest on May 21, 2009. The options expire on May 21, 2017.
F-18
ECOLOGY COATINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Note 5 - Commitments and Contingencies (continued)
Employment Agreements (continued). On June 18, 2007, the Company entered into an employment
agreement with a sales representative. The agreement calls for a monthly salary of $11,250 and a
$15,000 signing bonus. The signing bonus is payable in $5,000 increments after 60, 120, and 180
days of employment. As part of the agreement, the employee was granted options to purchase 10,000
shares of the Company’s common stock at $2.00 per share. Half of these options will vest on June 1,
2008, with the remaining options will vest on June 1, 2009. The options expire on June 14, 2017.
Contingencies. We are currently not aware of any investigations, claims, or lawsuits that we
believe could have a material adverse effect on our financial position or on our results of
operations.
Lease Commitments.
|
a. |
|
On August 1, 2005, the Company leased its office facilities in Akron, Ohio for
a rent of $1,800 per month. The lease expired July 1, 2006 and was renewed under the
same terms through August 31, 2007. The Company now leases that property on a
month-to-month basis for the same rent. Rent expense for the years ended September 30,
2007 and 2006 was $21,600 and $19,800, respectively. |
|
|
b. |
|
On September 1, 2006, the Company leased its office space in Bloomfield Hills,
Michigan with monthly payments of $1,800. A new lease was executed on April 1, 2007
with monthly payments of $3,200. The lease is on a month-to-month basis until
terminated by tenant or landlord upon 30 days notice. The monthly lease amount was
reduced to $2,400 on September 1, 2007. Rent expense for the year ended September 30,
2007 and September 30, 2006 was $28,850 and $1,800, respectively. |
|
|
c. |
|
On January 5, 2004, the Company leased computer equipment with 48 monthly
payments of $81. The Company recognized expense of $972 for the years ended September
30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, related to this lease. |
|
|
d. |
|
On January 9, 2006, the Company leased computer equipment with 24 monthly
payments of $147. The Company recognized expense of $1,764 and $1,323 for the years
ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, related to this lease. |
|
|
e. |
|
On April 17, 2006, the Company leased computer equipment with 36 monthly
payments of $75. The Company recognized expense of $901 and $375, respectively, for
the years ended September 30, 2007 and September 30, 2006 related to this lease. |
|
|
f. |
|
On June 17, 2007, the Company leased computer equipment with 36 monthly
payments of $42. The Company recognized expense of $126 for the year ended September
30, 2007 related to this lease. |
F-19
ECOLOGY COATINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Note 5
- Commitments and Contingencies (continued)
Lease Commitments. (continued)
|
g. |
|
On July 17, 2007, the Company leased computer equipment with 36 monthly
payments of $44. The Company recognized expense of $88 for the year ended September
30, 2007 related to this lease. |
Minimum future rental payments under the above operating leases as of September 30, 2007 are
as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ending September 30, |
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
$ |
2,217 |
|
2009 |
|
|
1,549 |
|
2010 |
|
|
811 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
4,577 |
|
|
|
|
|
Note 6 – Equity
Reverse Merger. A reverse merger with OCIS Corporation was consummated on July 27, 2007. The
shareholders of Ecology acquired 95% of the voting stock of OCIS. OCIS had no significant operating
history. The purpose of the acquisition was to provide Ecology with access to the public equity
markets. The consideration to the shareholders of OCIS was approximately 5% of the stock of the
successor company at the closing of the merger. The final purchase price was agreed to as it
reflects the value to Ecology of access to the public equity markets.
Stock Split. On January 3, 2007, the Company amended its Articles of Incorporation to increase the
authorized capital. This was done to facilitate the reverse merger with OCIS Corporation. The
number of common shares of no par stock authorized was increased to fifty million. Ten million
shares of preferred stock were authorized. The terms of the preferred shares have yet to be
determined by the Board of Directors. On January 9, 2007, the Company split the number of common
shares, issuing 6,000 common shares for each share previously outstanding. The accompanying
consolidated financial statements give retroactive effect to the stock split for all periods
presented.
Warrants. On December 16, 2006, Ecology issued warrants to purchase 500,000 shares of the Company’s
stock at $2.00 per share. The warrants were issued to the holder of the $1,500,000 convertible
note. The warrants vest on December 17, 2007. The weighted average remaining life of the warrants
is 9.5 years.
F-20
ECOLOGY COATINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Note 6 – Equity (continued)
Equity Offering. The Company commenced a private equity offering on March 21, 2007. Under the terms
of the offering, the Company was offering up to 3.6 million shares at $2.00 per share. Convertible
debt holders could convert up to $1,850,000 in debt for up to 968,750 shares. The offering closed
on July 25, 2007. 1,241,750 shares were sold at $2.00 per share. Additionally, $1,749,740 in debt
and accrued interest was converted into 902,684 shares.
Equity Issuance. As a condition of attending a conference in April, 2007, the Company issued 6,250
shares of its common stock to the conference vendor.
Stock Issuance. On July 6, 2007, the Company issued 180,000 shares of common stock to two
consultants to fulfill obligations owing under agreements with them.
Stock Issuance. On August 9, 2007, the Company issued 20,000 shares of common stock to a
consultant.
Note 7 – Stock Options
Stock
Option Plan. On May 9, 2007, the Company adopted a stock option plan and has set aside
4,500,000 shares for the issuance of stock options or to award restricted stock. The plan approved
all prior grants of options. The plan calls for incentive stock options, nonqualified stock
options, rights to restricted stock and stock appreciation rights. Eligible recipients are
employees, directors, and consultants. Only employees are eligible for incentive stock options.
Incentive stock options are limited to $100,000 per year per employee based on the value of the
common stock. The vesting terms are set by the Board of Directors. All options expire 10 years
after issuance.
The Company granted non-statutory options as follows during the year ended September 30, 2007:
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|
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
|
|
|
|
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(Remaining) |
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|
|
|
|
|
Exercise Price |
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|
Number of |
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Contractual |
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Aggregate |
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per Share |
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|
Options |
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|
Term |
|
|
Fair Value |
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Outstanding as of
September 30, 2006 |
|
$ |
2.00 |
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|
150,000 |
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|
|
9.6 |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
Granted |
|
$ |
2.04 |
|
|
|
3,026,117 |
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|
|
9.5 |
|
|
$ |
3,488,422 |
|
Exercised |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
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|
|
— |
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|
|
— |
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Forfeited |
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|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Outstanding as of
September 30, 2007 |
|
$ |
2.03 |
|
|
|
3,176,117 |
|
|
|
9.5 |
|
|
$ |
3,488,422 |
|
Exercisable |
|
$ |
2.00 |
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|
|
375,800 |
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|
|
9.8 |
|
|
$ |
552,540 |
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F-21
ECOLOGY COATINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Note 7 – Stock Options (continued)
Stock Option Plan (continued) 375,800 of the options were exercisable as of September 30, 2007. The
options are subject to various vesting periods between June 26, 2007 and January 1, 2012. The
options expire on various dates between June 1, 2016 and August 28, 2017. Additionally, the
options had no intrinsic value as of June 30, 2007. Intrinsic value arises when the exercise price
is lower than the trading price.
Our stock option plans are subject to the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
(“SFAS”) Number 123(R), Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. Under the provisions of SFAS
Number 123(R), employee and director stock-based compensation expense is measured utilizing the
fair-value method.
The Company accounts for stock options granted to non-employees under SFAS Number 123(R) using EITF
98-16 requiring the measurement and recognition of stock-based compensation to consultants under
the fair-value method with stock-based compensation expense being charged to earnings on the
earlier of the date services are performed or a performance commitment exists.
In calculating the compensation related to employee/consultants and directors stock option grants,
the fair value of each option is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes
option-pricing model and the following weighted average assumptions:
|
|
|
Dividend
|
|
None |
Expected volatility
|
|
94.29%-101.73% |
Risk free interest rate
|
|
4.25%-5.11% |
Expected life
|
|
5.9 years |
The expected volatility was derived utilizing the price history of another publicly traded
nanotechnology company. This company was selected due to the fact that it is widely traded and is
in the same equity sector as our Company.
The risk free interest rate figures shown above contain the range of such figures used in the
Black-Scholes calculation. The specific rate used was dependent upon the date of option grant.
Based upon the above assumptions and the weighted average $2.03 exercise price, the options
outstanding at September 30, 2007 had a total unrecognized compensation cost of $2,199,936 and will
be recognized over the remaining weighted average vesting period of 1.7 years. Compensation cost of
$1,288,670 was recorded as an expense for the year ending September 30, 2007. $395,458 was recorded
as compensation expense and $893,212 was recorded as consulting expense.
F-22
ECOLOGY COATINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 8 – INCOME TAXES
The Company has incurred losses since operations commenced in 1990. The Company has a net
operating loss carry forward for income tax purposes of approximately $4,349,635. The total loss
carry forward expiring on September 30, 2027 is $3,483,508, expiring on September 30, 2026 is
$427,056, expiring on September 30, 2025 is $203,978, expiring on September 30, 2024 is $189,988,
expiring on September 30, 2023 is $ 25,364 and expiring on September 30, 2022 is $19,741. The
Company changed its year-end to September 30th from February 28th effective
in fiscal 2006.
Deferred income taxes arise from timing differences resulting from income and expense items
reported for financial accounting and tax purposes in different periods.
The principal sources of timing differences are different accrual versus cash accounting
methods used for financial accounting and tax purposes; the timing of the utilization of the net
operating losses, and different book versus tax depreciation methods.
As of September 30, 2007 and 2006, the deferred tax asset based on a 34% tax bracket consists
of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Federal loss carry forwards |
|
$ |
1,481,936 |
|
|
$ |
261,359 |
|
Cash basis accounting differences |
|
|
89,925 |
|
|
|
133,119 |
|
Depreciation timing differences |
|
|
939 |
|
|
|
|
|
Liability: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation timing differences |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(124 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax asset |
|
|
1,572,800 |
|
|
|
394,354 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Valuation allowance |
|
|
(1,572,800 |
) |
|
|
(394,354 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net deferred tax asset |
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The tax benefit from net operating losses and differences in timing differ from the federal
statutory rate primarily due to the $1,178,446 change in the deferred tax asset valuation allowance
from September 30, 2006.
F-23
ECOLOGY COATINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Note 8 – Income Taxes (continued)
The effective tax rate differs from the statutory federal income tax rate of 34% as a result
of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tax Rate Reconciliation |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Income tax expense (benefit) at the statutory tax rate |
|
$ |
(1,581,296 |
) |
|
$ |
(224,273 |
) |
Compensation and BCF expense |
|
|
431,266 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Other permanent differences, net |
|
|
(28,416 |
) |
|
|
593 |
|
Valuation Allowance |
|
|
1,178,446 |
|
|
|
223,680 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
|
|
The States in which the Company currently operates did not have a corporate income tax in effect as
of September 30, 2007 and 2006.
In September 2007, the State of Michigan signed into law the Michigan Business Tax Act (“MBTA”),
replacing the Michigan single business tax with a business income tax and modified gross receipts
tax. These new taxes take effect January 1, 2008, and, because they are based or derived from
income-based measures, the provisions of SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes”, apply as of
the enactment date. The law, as amended, establishes a deduction to the business income tax base
if temporary differences associated with certain assets result in a net deferred tax liability as
of September 30, 2007, has an indefinite carry-forward period. The enactment of the MBTA, as
amended, does not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Company as
of September 30, 2007.
Note 9 – Going Concern
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which
contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of
business. For the fiscal years ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, we incurred net losses of
($4,560,870) and ($659,626), respectively. At September 30, 2007 and 2006, we had stockholders’
equity and deficit of $290,287 and ($1,114,299), respectively.
Our continuation as a going concern is dependent upon our ability to generate sufficient cash flow
to meet our obligations on a timely basis, to obtain additional financing or refinancing as may be
required, to develop commercially viable products and processes, and ultimately to establish
profitable operations. We have financed operations through operating revenues and through the
issuance of equity securities and debt. Until we are able to generate positive operating cash
flows, additional funds will be required to support operations. We believe that current working
capital, cash receipts from anticipated sales, and funding through sales of common stock will be
sufficient to enable us to continue as a going concern through January 31, 2008. The financial
statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of
recorded asset amounts or the amounts
and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should we be unable to continue as a
going concern.
F-24
ECOLOGY COATINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Note 10 – Subsequent Events
On October 1, the Company modified the employment agreement originally dated May 23, 2007 to
increase the salary from $160,000 to $210,000.
On October 8, the Company extended the contract with the IT consultant. The expiry is now April 1,
2008. The contract still calls for monthly payments of $5,000.
Note 11 – Unaudited Condensed Pro Forma Financial Statements
The unaudited condensed pro forma financial statements reflect the Closing of the exchange
transaction for the twelve months ended September 30, 2007 and September 30, 2006 for Statement of
Operations purposes, as if the Closing had occurred the first day of the respective periods.
The unaudited condensed pro forma financial statements and the notes thereto should be read in
conjunction with Ecology assumptions and estimates of management that are subject to change. The
unaudited pro forma financial data is presented for illustrative purposes only and is not
necessarily indicative of any future results of operations or the results that might have occurred
if the exchange transaction had actually occurred on the indicated dates.
The reverse merger with OCIS Corporation was consummated on July 27, 2007. The shareholders of
Ecology acquired approximately 95% of the voting stock of OCIS. OCIS had no significant operating
history. The consideration to the shareholders of OCIS was approximately 5% of the stock of the
successor company, at closing of the merger.
F-25
ECOLOGY COATINGS, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED PRO FORMA INCOME STATEMENT
For the Twelve Months Ending September 30, 2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro Forma |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro Forma |
|
|
|
ECI |
|
|
OCIS |
|
|
Adjustments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated |
|
Revenues |
|
$ |
41,668 |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
41,668 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General and administrative costs |
|
|
4,456,966 |
|
|
|
35,912 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,492,878 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Loss |
|
|
(4,415,298 |
) |
|
|
(35,912 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(4,451,210 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Income (Expenses) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
2,195 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
2,195 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income |
|
|
20,940 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
20,940 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense |
|
|
(256,512 |
) |
|
|
1 |
|
|
$ |
110,020 |
|
|
|
A |
|
|
|
(146,491 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Other Income (Expenses) |
|
|
(235,572 |
) |
|
|
2,194 |
|
|
$ |
110,020 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(123,358 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Loss from Continuing Operations |
|
|
(4,650,870 |
) |
|
|
(33,718 |
) |
|
$ |
110,020 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4,574,568 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Loss |
|
$ |
(4,650,870 |
) |
|
$ |
(33,718 |
) |
|
$ |
110,020 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4,574,568 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and diluted net loss per share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total basic and diluted net loss per share: |
|
|
(0.18 |
) |
|
|
(0.02 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.16 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and diluted weighted average of
common shares outstanding |
|
|
27,548,144 |
|
|
|
1,600,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
29,178,144 |
|
Note: The executed reverse merger agreement calls for the issuance of 1.6 million shares of the merged entity to OCIS
shareholders at the time of the merger. As a condition of the reverse merger, Ecology Coatings had to raise
$4,000,000 through stock sales and debt conversions.
Note: The OCIS statement reflects transactions for that entity for the period beginning October 1, 2006 and
continuing up to the date of the merger, July 26, 2007. The ECI figures reflect the amount incurred from
that date forward.
A. Reflects the adjustment to interest expense if the transaction had taken place on October 1, 2006
and the convertible notes were converted to equity on that date.
F-26
ECOLOGY COATINGS, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED PRO FORMA INCOME STATEMENT
For the Twelve Months Ending September 30, 2006
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro Forma |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro Forma |
|
|
|
ECI |
|
|
OCIS |
|
|
Adjustments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated |
|
Revenues |
|
$ |
41,838 |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
41,838 |
|
General and administrative costs |
|
|
636,230 |
|
|
|
16,679 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
652,909 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Loss |
|
|
(594,392 |
) |
|
|
(16,679 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(611,071 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,318 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,318 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
38,640 |
|
|
|
A |
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense |
|
|
(65,234 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(27,305 |
) |
|
|
B |
|
|
|
(53,899 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Other Income (Expenses) |
|
|
(65,234 |
) |
|
|
1,318 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(52,581 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Loss from Continuing Operations |
|
|
(659,626 |
) |
|
|
(15,361 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(663,652 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Profit from Discontinued Operations |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
8,485 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,845 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Loss |
|
$ |
(659,626 |
) |
|
$ |
(6,876 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(654,807 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and diluted net loss per share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Continuing operations |
|
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
|
(0.00 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.02 |
) |
Discontinued operations |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
0.01 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total basic and diluted net loss per share: |
|
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
|
(0.01 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.02 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and diluted weighted average of
common shares outstanding |
|
|
24,662,466 |
|
|
|
1,600,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
32,130,684 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note: The executed reverse merger agreement calls for the issuance of 1.6 million shares of the merged entity to OCIS
shareholders at the time of the merger. As a condition of the reverse
merger, Ecology Coatings was required to raise
$4,000,000 through stock sales and debt conversions.
Note: The pro forma number of shares outstanding at September 30, 2006 reflects 28,200,000 shares outstanding at that
date together with186,250 issued to three consultants, 1,600,000 issued to shareholders of OCIS at the time of the reverse
merger, and 2,144,434 issued to investors in the private placement.
A. Reflects the adjustment to interest expense if the transaction had taken place on October 1, 2005 and the convertible notes
were converted to equity on that date.
B. Realization of beneficial conversion feature of convertible debt.
F-27