10-Q 1 s103230_10q.htm FORM 10-Q

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2016

 

Commission file number 0-13092

 

SPECTRASCIENCE, INC.

 

(Exact name of registrant

as specified in its charter)

 

Minnesota   41-1448837
(State or other jurisdiction   (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
of incorporation or organization)    

 

11568 Sorrento Valley Rd., Suite 11

San Diego, California 92121

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(858) 847-0200

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.   YES x     NO ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registration was required to submit and post such files). YES  x    NO ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer        ¨ Accelerated filer                  ¨
   
Non-accelerated filer           ¨ Smaller reporting company        x

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

YES ¨ NO x

 

The number of shares of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding on May 20, 2016 was 668,651,881.  

 

 

 

 

SPECTRASCIENCE, INC.

 

FORM 10-Q

For the Three months Ended March 31, 2016

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION:    
       
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)   3
       
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   19
       
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk   23
       
Item 4. Controls and Procedures   23
       
PART II OTHER INFORMATION    
       
Item 1. Legal Proceedings   23
       
Item 1A. Risk Factors   23
       
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds   24
       
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities   24
       
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures   24
       
Item 5. Other Information   24
       
Item 6. Exhibits   25
       
SIGNATURES   25

 

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PART I     FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

SpectraScience, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

   March 31,     
   2016   December 31, 
   (Unaudited)   2015 
         
ASSETS          
Current assets:          
Cash  $1,785  $127,493 
Accounts receivable, net   -    7,061 
Inventory, current portion   143,525    111,887 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   247,419    284,305 
Total current assets   392,729    530,746 
           
Fixed assets, net   -    316 
Long-term inventory   150,000    150,000 
Patents, net   1,145,235    1,185,472 
   $1,687,964  $1,866,534 
           
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT          
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable  $1,068,824  $941,106 
Note payable   137,982    137,982 
Notes payable- related parties   35,000    - 
Convertible debt, net of discounts of $323,962 as of March 31, 2016 and $430,156 as of December 31, 2015   6,107,633    5,744,604 
Derivative liability   1,564,661    620,321 
Accrued Expenses   1,520,552    1,411,333 
Total current liabilities   10,434,652    8,855,346 
           
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES          
           
Mezzanine equity          
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, $.01 par value;
2,585,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015; liquidation value of $517,000 plus accumulated and and unpaid dividends of $106,931 as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively
   25,850    25,850 
Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, $.01 par value;
500,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015; liquidation value of $100,000 as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively
   5,000    5,000 
Total mezzanine equity   30,850    30,850 
           
Shareholders' deficit          
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, $.01 par value;
0 shares authorized, issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015
   -    - 
Common stock, $.01 par value;
746,915,000 shares authorized; 667,513,791 and 431,247,207 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively
   6,675,138    4,312,472 
Additional paid in capital   36,102,610    38,166,818 
Accumulated deficit   (51,555,286)   (49,498,952)
Total shareholders' deficit   (8,777,538)   (7,019,662)
   $1,687,964   $1,866,534 

 

See accompanying summary of accounting polices and notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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SpectraScience, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operation

(Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 
   2016   2015 
         
Revenue  $-   $- 
Cost of revenue   -    (6,000)
Gross profit   -    6,000 
           
Operating expenses:          
Research and development   194,007    174,680 
General and administrative   307,841    381,454 
Sales and marketing   79,413    39,862 
    581,261    595,996 
           
Loss from operations   (581,261)   (589,996)
           
Other income (expense)          
Interest expense   (374,130)   (144,502)
Change in fair value of derivative and warrant liabilities   (887,494)   (677,584)
Amortization of derivative and warrant liabilities discount   (141,561)   (290,109)
Amortization of deferred debt issuance costs and original issue discount   (62,530)   (87,814)
Gain on extinguishment of debt   1,166    82,728 
Loss on foreign exchange transactions   (8,924)   - 
Other income (expense), net   (1,600)   (2,413)
    (1,475,073)   (1,119,694)
           
Net loss  $(2,056,334)  $(1,709,690)
           
Basic and diluted loss per share  $(0.00)  $(0.01)
           
Weighted average common shares outstanding:          
Basic and diluted   609,825,530    194,355,277 

 

See accompanying summary of accounting polices and notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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SpectraScience, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Deficit

For the three months ended March 31, 2016

(unaudited)

 

           Additional       Total 
   Common Stock   Paid-In   Accumulated   Shareholders' 
   Shares   Amount   Capital   Deficit   Deficit 
                     
Balance December 31, 2015   431,247,207   $4,312,472   $38,166,818   $(49,498,952)  $(7,019,662)
                          
Conversion of convertible debt   236,266,584    2,362,666    (2,105,861)   -    256,805 
Non cash stock option expense   -    -    40,001    -    40,001 
Non cash issuance of warrant for consulting services   -    -    1,652    -    1,652 
Net loss   -    -    -    (2,056,334)   (2,056,334)
                          
Balance March 31, 2016   667,513,791   $6,675,138   $36,102,610   $(51,555,286)  $(8,777,538)

 

See accompanying summary of accounting polices and notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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SpectraScience, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended March 31, 
   2016   2015 
Operating activities:          
Net loss  $(2,056,334)  $(1,709,690)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities:          
Amortization and depreciation   40,552    41,443 
Non-cash interest   94,329    - 
Non-cash issuance of stock options and warrants   40,001    59,768 
Non-cash expense related to commitment of common stock in excess of authorized shares   131,504    - 
Amortization of derivative and warrant liabilities discount   141,561    290,109 
Amortization of deferred debt issuance costs and original issue discount   62,530    87,814 
Issuance of common stock for services   350    - 
Change in fair value of derivative and warrant liabilities   887,494    677,584 
Gain on extinguishment of debt   (1,166)   (82,728)
Changes in assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable   7,061    - 
Inventory   (31,639)   (259)
Prepaid expense and other assets   36,887    15,297 
Accounts payable   127,720    14,131 
Accrued expenses   112,154    66,957 
Net cash used in operating activities   (406,996)   (539,574)
           
Investing activities:          
Purchases of fixed assets   -    - 
Net cash used in investing activities   -    - 
           
Financing activities:          
Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes payable   300,000    410,000 
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable to related parties   35,000    - 
Debt issuance costs   (53,712)   (24,000)
Net cash provided by financing activities   281,288    386,000 
           
Net decrease in cash   (125,708)   (153,574)
           
Cash, beginning of year   127,493    223,529 
           
Cash, end of period  $1,785   $69,955 
           
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:          
Cash paid during the period for:          
Interest  $-   $- 
Income taxes  $-   $- 
Non Cash Investing and Financing Activities:          
Conversion of convertible notes and accrued interest to common stock  $75,812   $114,604 
Conversion of accrued interest to note payable  $-   $15,000 

 

See accompanying summary of accounting polices and notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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SpectraScience, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements

 

1.     Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation

 

Description of Business

 

SpectraScience, Inc. was incorporated in the State of Minnesota on May 4, 1983 as GV Medical, Inc. In October 1992, GV Medical discontinued its prior business, refocused its development efforts and changed its name to SpectraScience, Inc. The “Company,” hereinafter, refers to SpectraScience, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries Luma Imaging Corporation (“LUMA”), Spectra Science International, Inc. (“International”) and SpectraScience (UK) Limited (“SpectraUK”). Since 1996, the Company has focused primarily on developing the WavSTAT Optical Biopsy System (the “WavSTAT System”). 

 

The Company has developed and received the European CE mark approval to market a proprietary, minimally invasive technology that optically illuminates tissue in real-time to distinguish between normal, pre-cancerous or cancerous cells without the need to remove the subject cell tissue from the body to make such determinations. The WavSTAT System operates by using cool, safe laser light to optically illuminate and analyze tissue, enabling the physician to make an instant diagnosis during endoscopy when screening for cancer, and if warranted, to begin immediate treatment during the same procedure. Beginning in December 2011, the WavSTAT 4 version of the product began to be sold in the European Union for colon cancer detection. In June 2012, the Company entered into a distribution agreement with PENTAX Europe, GmbH, for the sale of its systems internationally.

 

On November 6, 2007, the Company acquired the assets of LUMA in an equity transaction accounted for as an acquisition of assets and now operates LUMA as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. LUMA had acquired the assets from a predecessor company that had developed, and received FDA approval for, a non-invasive diagnostic imaging system that can detect cervical cancer precursors and which utilizes an underlying technology that is similar to that of the WavSTAT System. The addition of the LUMA technology to the Company’s existing WavSTAT System technology provides the Company with a broad suite of fluorescence-based intellectual property and know-how. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, the Company wrote off the remaining fair value of the LUMA inventory in order to focus on the continued development and marketing of the WavSTAT System. The Company retained the intellectual property of LUMA for use in the development of future generations of the WavSTAT System.

 

The transaction was accounted for as an acquisition of assets that included intellectual property, inventory and equipment. The intellectual property consisted of a total of 34 issued U.S. patents and 28 additional patent applications.

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q as they are prescribed for smaller reporting companies. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary to make the financial statements not misleading have been included. Operating results for the three month period ended March 31, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2016. These statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes, which are included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

 

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SpectraScience, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements (continued)

 

Going Concern

 

Historically, the Company’s sources of cash have come from the issuance and sale of equity securities and convertible debentures. The Company’s historical cash outflows have been primarily used for operating activities including research, development, administrative and sales activities. Fluctuations in the Company’s working capital due to timing differences of its cash receipts and cash disbursements also impact its cash flow. The Company expects to incur significant additional operating losses through at least the end of 2016, as it completes proof-of-concept trials, conducts outcome-based clinical studies and increases sales and marketing efforts to commercialize the WavSTAT4 System in Europe. If the Company does not receive sufficient funding, there is substantial doubt that the Company will be able to continue as a going concern. The Company may incur unknown expenses or may not be able to meet its revenue forecast, and one or more of these circumstances would require the Company to seek additional capital. The Company may not be able to obtain equity capital or debt funding on terms that are acceptable. Even if the Company receives additional funding, such proceeds may not be sufficient to allow the Company to sustain operations until it becomes profitable and begins to generate positive cash flows from operations.

 

As of March 31, 2016, the Company had a working capital deficit of $10,041,923 and cash of $1,785, compared to a working capital deficit of $8,324,600 and cash of $127,493 as of December 31, 2015. In December 2011, the Company entered into an Engagement Agreement with Laidlaw & Company (UK) Ltd., which Engagement Agreement was amended in July 2012. Under the Engagement Agreement, Laidlaw agreed to assist the Company in raising up to $20.0 million in capital over a two year period from the date of the Engagement Agreement. Subsequent to March 31, 2013, the Company has engaged other agents to assist the Company with raising capital and has commenced raising capital on its own. During the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Company raised $311,000, net of transaction costs of $24,000, under these agreements. However, if the Company does not receive additional funds in a timely manner, the Company could be in jeopardy as a going concern. The Company may not be able to find alternative capital or raise capital or debt on terms that are acceptable. Management believes that if the events defined in the Engagement Agreements occur as expected, or if the Company is otherwise able to raise a similar level of funds, such proceeds will be sufficient to allow the Company to sustain operations until it attains profitability and positive cash flows from operations. However, the Company may incur unknown expenses or may not be able to meet its revenue expectations requiring it to seek additional capital. In such event, the Company may not be able to find capital or raise capital or debt on terms that are acceptable.

 

The holders of Convertible Debentures control the conversion of the Convertible Debentures and certain of the Convertible Debentures were not converted at their maturity constituting a potential default on the matured, but unconverted, Convertible Debentures. In the event of such default, principal, accrued interest and other related costs are immediately due and payable in cash. As of March 31, 2016, Convertible Debentures with a face value of $4,750,976 held by 70 individual investors are in default. None of these investors have served notice of default on the Convertible Debentures held by them.

 

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

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SpectraScience, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements (continued)

 

2.     Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Revenue recognition

 

The Company recognizes revenues when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. Revenue from the sale of the Company’s products is generally recognized when title and risk of loss transfers to the customer, the terms of which are generally free on board shipping point. The Company uses customer purchase orders to determine the existence of an arrangement. The Company uses shipping documents and third-party proof of delivery to verify that title has transferred. The Company assesses whether the price is fixed or determinable based upon the terms of the agreement associated with the transaction. To determine whether collection is probable, the Company assesses a number of factors, including past transaction history with the customer and the creditworthiness of the customer.

 

Consolidation

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of SpectraScience, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries LUMA, International and Spectra UK. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

Risks and Uncertainties

 

The Company operates in an industry that is subject to intense competition, government regulation and rapid technological change. The Company's operations are subject to significant risk and uncertainties, including financial, operational, technological, regulatory and other risks associated with a short history of product sales, including the potential risk of business failure.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The Company prepares its consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and disclosures made in the accompanying notes to the financial statements. Significant estimates made by management include, among others, realization of long-lived assets including intangible assets, assumptions used to value stock options, assumptions used to value the common stock issued and assumptions related to the determination of the fair value of the derivative components associated with the Company’s Convertible Debentures. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Inventory Valuation

 

The Company states its inventory at the lower of cost or market value, determined on a specific cost basis. The Company provides inventory allowances when conditions indicate that the selling price could be less than cost due to obsolescence and reductions in estimated future demand. The Company balances the need to maintain strategic inventory levels with the risk of obsolescence due to changing technology and customer demand levels. Unfavorable changes in market conditions may result in a need for additional inventory reserves that could adversely impact the Company’s gross margins. Conversely, favorable changes in demand could result in higher gross margins when the Company sells products.

 

Valuation of Long-lived Assets

 

The Company’s long-lived assets consist of property and equipment and intangible assets. Equipment is carried at cost and is depreciated over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which are generally two to three years, and leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of the lease term or the estimated useful lives of the improvements. The straight-line method is used for depreciation and amortization. Intangible assets consist of patents, which are amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the patents. The Company does not capitalize external legal costs and filing fees associated with obtaining patents on its new discoveries. Acquired intellectual property is recorded at cost and is amortized over its estimated useful life. The Company believes the useful lives assigned to these assets are reasonable. The Company assesses the recoverability of long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. These computations utilize judgments and assumptions inherent in management’s estimate of future cash flows to determine recoverability of these assets. If management’s assumptions about these assets were to change as a result of events or circumstances, the Company may be required to record an impairment loss.  

  

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SpectraScience, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements (continued)

 

Variable Conversion Rate Debentures

 

Starting in 2015, the Company entered into convertible debentures with floating exercise prices discounted to market prices. As a result, a significant number of shares were either issued in 2015 or will be issued in subsequent periods at deeply discounted variable conversion prices. The downward pressure placed on the Company’s stock as a result of these conversions can be classified as “death spirals” since the investors have no incentive to maintain a stable stock price. The Company accounts for these debentures as derivative liabilities which means the debentures are revalued at the end of each period and gains and losses are recognized at the issuance of the debentures and on the conversion of the debentures.

 

Over Commitment of Shares

 

Since the number of shares issuable under convertible debentures with floating exercise prices is undeterminable, the Company may be required to issue shares in excess of the number of shares authorized by its shareholders. As a result, when the Company determines that is does not have sufficient shares to meet the obligations of derivative unexercised debentures, warrants and options, the derivatives must be valued using the Black Scholes Option Pricing method and a liability is recorded as though the obligations would be settled using some means other than stock.

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

The Company accounts for stock-based compensation under the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation   (“ASC 718”), which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all stock-based awards made to employees and directors based on estimated fair values on the grant date. The Company estimates the fair value of stock-based awards on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model (the “Black-Scholes Model”). The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as expense over the requisite service periods using the straight-line method. The Company estimates forfeitures at the time of grant and revises its estimate in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.

 

The Company accounts for stock-based compensation awards to non-employees in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 505-50, Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees (“ASC 505-50”). Under ASC 505-50, the Company determines the fair value of the warrants or stock-based compensation awards granted as either the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable.

 

All issuances of stock options or other equity instruments to employees and non-employees as the consideration for goods or services received by the Company are accounted for based on the fair value of the equity instruments issued. Any stock options issued to non-employees are recorded in expense and additional paid-in capital in shareholders’ equity over the applicable service periods using variable accounting through the vesting dates based on the fair value of the options at the end of each reporting period.

 

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SpectraScience, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements (continued)

 

As of March 31, 2016, the Company had one stock-based employee compensation plan under which it makes grants, the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan (the “EIP”). The EIP provides for the grant of incentive stock options (“ISOs”), nonqualified stock options (“NQSOs”) and restricted stock awards to full-time employees (who may also be directors) and NQSOs and restricted stock awards to non-employee directors, consultants, customers, vendors or providers of services. The exercise price of any ISO may not be less than the fair market value of the common stock on the date of grant and the term shall not exceed ten years. The amount reserved under the 2011 EIP is 40,000,000 shares of common stock.  At March 31, 2016, the Company had options outstanding exercisable into up to 34,168,800 shares of stock under the EIP and the Company’s prior Amended 2001 Stock Plan of which up to 21,394,089 shares were exercisable. Awards under the Company’s EIP generally vest over four years.

 

The fair value of options granted are estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes Model which includes several variables including expected life, risk free interest rate, expected stock price volatility, stock option exercise patterns and expected dividend yield. The Company also must estimate forfeitures for employee stock options. Management used the following weighted average assumptions to value stock options granted during the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015:

 

   Three months ended March 31,
   2016  2015 
        
Expected term  3 to 5 years   5 years 
Exercise price  $0.02 to $.04  $0.01 
Expected volatility  243% to 266%   210%
Expected dividends  None   None 
Risk-free interest rate  1.04% to 1.49%   1.48%
Forfeitures  None   None 

 

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

 

Basic loss per share is computed by dividing loss available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted loss per share is computed similar to basic loss per share except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the potential common shares had been issued and if the additional common shares were dilutive. Common equivalent shares are excluded from the computation if their effect is anti-dilutive.

 

For the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the following common equivalent shares were excluded from the computation of loss per share since their effects are anti-dilutive.

 

   March 31,   March 31, 
   2016   2015 
         
Preferred Stock   3,085,000    3,085,000 
Convertible debentures   378,651,041    101,060,673 
Options   34,168,800    40,193,802 
Warrants   132,875,170    109,205,387 
  Total   548,780,011    253,544,862 

 

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SpectraScience, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements (continued)

 

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted loss per share for the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015:

 

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 
   2016   2015 
         
Numerator:          
Net loss for basic earnings per share  $(2,056,334)  $(1,709,690)
Net loss for diluted earnings per share  $(2,056,334)  $(1,709,690)
           
Denominator:          
Weighted average basic shares outstanding   609,825,530    194,355,277 
Denominator for diluted earnings per share-          
Adjusted weighted average shares   609,825,530    194,355,277 
           
Income (loss) per share          
Basic  $(0.00)  $(0.01)
Diluted  $(0.00)  $(0.01)

 

Inventory

 

Inventory consisted of the following at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015:

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
         
Raw materials  $257,114   $216,704 
Finished goods   36,411    45,183 
    293,525    261,887 
Reserve for obsolescence   -    - 
    293,525    261,887 
Less long-term portion   150,000    150,000 
   $143,525   $111,887 

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Company purchased the inventory of Oncoscope, Inc. from the Trustee of Oncoscope’s bankruptcy proceeding for a total of $40,000. This amount has been reflected as raw materials.

 

Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Pronouncements

 

In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, which amended Interest – Imputation of Interest of the Accounting Standards Codification. The amended guidance requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability, which were presented as deferred charges (assets), be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by the amendments in this update. The amendments is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015.

 

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which provides guidance for accounting for leases. The new guidance requires companies to recognize the assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by leased assets, initially measured at the present value of the lease payments. The accounting guidance for lessors is largely unchanged. The ASU is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018. It is to be adopted using a modified retrospective approach. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this guidance will have on the Company’s financial statements.

 

Reclassifications

 

Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2015 financial statements in order for them to conform to the 2016 presentation. Such reclassifications have no impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

 

3. Liabilities

 

Note Payable

 

In November 2014, the Company issued for cash of $100,000 an unsecured note payable and a five year warrant with an exercise price of $0.09 per share for the purchase of up to 50,000 shares of common stock. The terms of the note were a repayment of $115,000 if paid by February 18, 2015 and, if paid thereafter, the principal balance of the note was to be increased to $137,982 as of October 1, 2015 and interest will accrue at 20% from October 1, 2015 until paid. The note remained outstanding at March 31, 2016 and is accruing interest at 20%. The warrant was valued at $1,659 using the Black-Scholes Pricing Model and was recorded as additional paid-in capital and expensed to non-cash interest in 2014.

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements (continued)

 

Notes Payable- Related Parties

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2016, two affiliates of the Company advanced to the Company cash in an accumulated amount of $35,000 in exchange for one year 10% promissory notes. The balance of the notes remains $35,000 at March 31, 2016.

 

Convertible Debentures

 

As of March 31, 2016, the Company has issued and outstanding Convertible Debentures (“Debentures”) with original terms of three months to one year, an interest rate ranging from 10-20% per year and an original issue discount ranging from 5% to 10% which, at the option of the holder, may convert into common stock at initial conversion prices ranging from $0.01 to $0.099 per share. The Debentures were issued with detachable five year cashless Holders Warrants that allow the holders to purchase one share of stock for each two shares available under the converted Debentures at an exercise price ranging from $0.02 to $0.1287 per share. In addition, the Company issued five year cashless Agent Warrants equal to 10% of the total number of shares issuable under the Debentures and Holders Warrants at exercise prices ranging from $0.0745 to $0.1287 per share. For debentures issued through March 31, 2013, at the option of the Debenture holder, the terms of the Debentures and Holders Warrants are subject to an exchange feature in the event that the Company issues securities with terms more favorable than those of the then outstanding Debentures and Holders Warrants. Debentures issued subsequent to March 31, 2013 do not contain such an exchange clause. The gross amount of Debentures outstanding is $6,232,345 as of March 31, 2016.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Company has issued and outstanding Convertible Debentures (“Variable Debentures”) with original terms of 9 months to one year, interest rates ranging from 0-10% per year and original issue discounts ranging from 0-10% which contain variable conversion rates ranging from discounts of 40-50% of the Company’s common stock based on the Company’s common stock trading prices ranging from 10-25 days previous to conversion. The Variable Debentures contain prepayment options which enable the Company to prepay the notes for periods of 0-180 days subsequent to issuance at premiums ranging from 0-50%. The gross amount of Variable Debentures outstanding is $199,250 as of March 31, 2016 which includes $29,712 of principal either added to the original notes or issued as new notes related to forbearance agreements as a result of the Company not having an adequate number of authorized shares to honor the noteholders conversion requests.

 

As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the balances of the Debentures are as follows:

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
         
Balance at beginning of period  $6,174,760   $4,496,602 
Issuance of debentures for cash   300,000    1,970,250 
Original issue discount   -    145,263 
Issuance of debentures for forbearance   29,712    - 
Debentures converted to common stock   (72,877)   (437,355)
Convertible debt   6,431,595    6,174,760 
Less unamortized costs of financing   323,962    430,156 
Convertible debt, net of unamortized costs  $6,107,633   $5,744,604 
           
Convertible debt in default  $4,750,976   $4,313,199 

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements (continued)

 

Derivative Liability

 

Since the Company issued Convertible Debentures which included Holders Warrants, Agent Warrants and a conversion option that includes a possible exchange feature in the event of a future financing on terms more favorable than those of the existing warrants and debentures, this results in the warrants and conversion feature of the debentures being recorded as a liability and measured at fair value. In addition, outstanding Variable Debentures contain variable conversion rates based on unknown future prices of the Company’s common stock resulting in a conversion feature. The Company measures these warrants and conversion features using a Black-Scholes option valuation model using similar assumptions to those described under “Stock-Based Compensation.” The time period over which the Company will be required to evaluate the fair value of the warrants is approximately five years and the time period over which the Company will be required to evaluate the fair value of the conversion features are six to twelve months or conversion.

 

The assumptions used in determining fair value represent management’s best estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management’s judgment. As a result, if factors change, including changes in the market value of the Company’s common stock, managements’ assessment of the probability of a more favorably priced future financing or significant fluctuations in the volatility of the trading market for the Company’s common stock, the Company’s fair value estimates could be materially different in the future.

 

The Company computes the fair value of the derivative liability at each reporting period and the change in the fair value is recorded as non-cash expense or non-cash income. The key component in the value of the derivative liability is the Company’s stock price, which is subject to significant fluctuation and is not under its control. The resulting effect on net loss is therefore subject to significant fluctuation and will continue to be so until the Company’s Debentures, which the convertible feature is associated with, are converted into common stock or paid in full with cash. Assuming all other fair value inputs remain constant, the Company will record non-cash expense when its stock price increases and non-cash income when its stock price decreases.

 

In addition, since the number of shares issuable under the Variable Debentures are undeterminable, the Company may be required to issue shares in excess of the number of shares authorized by its shareholders. As a result, when the Company determines that is does not have sufficient shares to meet the obligations of derivative unexercised debentures, warrants and options, the derivatives must be valued using the Black Sholes Option Pricing method and a liability is recorded as though the obligations would be settled using some means other than stock. For the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Company determined that it was over committed to the number of shares issuable on the exercise of outstanding debentures, stock options and warrants for approximately 466,000,000 shares

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements (continued)

 

As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the balances of the Derivative Liability are as follows:

 

           Commitment     
       Conversion   In Excess of     
   Warrants   Feature   Authorized Stock   Total 
                 
Balance at January 1, 2015  $764,958   $296,881   $-   $1,061,839 
                     
Liability on issuance of debt and warrants   -    1,306,372    -    1,306,372 
Change in fair value at year end   (726,216)   (448,228)   -    (1,174,444)
Elimination of liability on conversion   -    (637,874)   -    (637,874)
Over commitment of stock   -    -    64,428    64,428 
Balance at December 31, 2015   38,742    517,151    64,428    620,321 
                     
Liability on issuance of debt and warrants   -    137,071    -    137,071 
Change in fair value at year end   222,069    665,425    -    887,494 
Elimination of liability on conversion   -    (211,729)   -    (211,729)
Over commitment of stock   -    -    131,504    131,504 
Balance at March 31, 2016  $260,811   $1,107,918   $195,932   $1,564,661 

 

Debentures with warrants attached issued subsequent to March 31, 2013 did not contain an exchange provision and were accounted for using the equity method of valuing the note and warrant.

 

4. Shareholders’ Deficit

 

Common Stock

During the three months ended March 31, 2016, holders of Convertible Debentures with a face value of $72,877 and accrued interest of $2,935 converted their debentures into 236,266,584 shares of common stock. In addition, associated with these debentures, the Company recorded a gain on extinguishment of debt of $1,166.

 

Warrants

During the three months ended March 31, 2016, in conjunction with the sale of Convertible Debentures, the Company issued five year common stock purchase warrants to acquire up to 15,000,000 shares to holders of the Debentures. These warrants have an exercise price of $0.02 per share.

 

In March 2016, the Company issued a warrant exercisable into up to 1,000,000 shares of common stock in exchange for services provided by a consultant. The value of these warrants, $1,652, was determined using the Black-Sholes Option pricing model and was included as non-cash expenses and additional paid-in capital during the three months ended March 31, 2016.

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements (continued)

 

The balance of all warrants outstanding as of March 31, 2016 is as follows:

 

       Weighted 
       Average 
       Exercise 
   Warrants   Price 
Outstanding at January 1, 2016   116,875,170   $0.08 
Granted   16,000,000   $0.02 
Cancelled   -   $- 
Exercised   -   $- 
Outstanding at March 31, 2016   132,875,170   $0.08 
           
Exercisable at March 31, 2016   132,875,170   $0.08 

 

Stock Options

 

Options outstanding as of March 31, 2016 are as follows:

 

       Weighted Average   Weighted Average   Aggregate 
       Exercise Price   Remaining Contractual   Intrinsic 
   Options   Per Share   Term (years)   Value (1) 
Outstanding at January 1, 2016   34,168,800   $0.02    8.03      
Granted   -   $-    -      
Cancelled   -   $-    -      
Exercised   -   $-    -      
Outstanding at March 31, 2016   34,168,800   $0.02    7.79   $- 
                     
Exercisable at March 31, 2016   21,394,089   $0.02    7.79   $- 
                     
Weighted average fair value of options granted during the period   -   $-           

 

(1)These amounts represent the excess, if any, between the exercise price and $0.0042, the closing market price of the Company’s common stock on March 31, 2016 as quoted on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board under the symbol “SCIE”.

 

At March 31, 2016, total unrecognized estimated employee compensation cost related to non-vested stock options granted prior to that date is $293,327, which we expect to be recognized over the next four years.

 

5. Fair Value Measurements

 

Accounting guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring the fair value of assets and liabilities using a hierarchy system, and defines required disclosures. It clarifies that fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants in the market in which the reporting entity transacts business.

 

The Company's balance sheet contains derivative and warrant liabilities that are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. The three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value is as follows:

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements (continued)

 

Level 1: uses quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

Level 2: uses observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.

 

Level 3: uses unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.

 

The fair value of the Company’s recorded derivative and warrant liabilities is determined based on unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data, which require a Level 3 classification. A Binomial Lattice option valuation model was used to determine the fair value with similar assumptions to those described under “Stock-Based Compensation”. The Company records derivative and warrant liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of operation.

 

The following table presents the balances of derivative liabilities which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level as of March 31, 2016:

 

   Fair Value Measurements Using 
   Quoted Prices in   Significant Other   Significant     
   Active Markets for   Observable   Unobservable     
   Identical Assets   Inputs   Inputs     
   (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3)   Total 
                 
As of March 31, 2016                    
   Derivative liability  $-   $-   $1,107,918   $1,107,918 
   Warrant liability   -    -    260,811    260,811 
   Commitment in excess of authorized stock   -    -    195,932    195,932 
Total  $-   $-   $1,564,661   $1,564,661 

 

The following table presents changes in the derivative liabilities with significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three months ended March 31, 2016:

 

           Commitment     
   Warrant   Derivative   In Excess of   Total 
   Liability   Liability   Authorized Stock   Liability 
Balance December 31, 2015  $38,742   $517,151   $64,428   $620,321 
                     
Liability on issuance of debt and warrants   -    137,071    -    137,071 
                     
Elimination of liability on conversion   -    (211,729)   -    (211,729)
                     
Change in estimated fair value (1)   222,069    665,425    -    887,494 
                     
Commitment in excess of authorized stock   -    -    131,504    131,504 
                     
Balance March 31, 2016  $260,811   $1,107,918   $195,932   $1,564,661 

 

(1)Included in the Condensed Statements of Operation on the line “Change in fair value of derivative and warrant liabilities.”

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements (continued)

 

Management used the following inputs to value the Derivative and Warrant Liabilities for the three months ended March 31, 2016:

 

    Derivative Liability   Warrant Liability
Expected term   6 months to 2 years   5 years
Exercise price   $0.00025 - $0.099   $0.075 - $0.1287
Expected volatility   280% to 334%   279% to 283%
Expected dividends   None   None
Risk-free interest rate   0.37% to 0.75%   1.21% to 1.49%
Forfeitures   None   None

 

In computing the fair value of the derivative and warrant liability at March 31, 2016 for instruments under the Binomial Lattice option-pricing model, management estimated a 60% probability of a down round financing event at a price of $0.025 and a 9% to 34% probability that existing note holders with exchange privileges would exchange their existing debentures and warrants for new debentures and warrants.

 

6. Contingencies

    

None

 

7. Subsequent Events

 

Series AA Preferred Shares

 

On April 15, 2016, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, as amended (the “Articles of Incorporation”), in the form of a Certificate of Designation that authorized the issuance of up to three thousand (3,000) shares of a new series of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share, designated “Series AA Super Voting Preferred Stock,” for which the board of directors established the rights, preferences and limitations thereof.  

 

Each holder of outstanding shares of Series AA Super Voting Preferred Stock shall be entitled to one million (1,000,000) votes for each share of Series AA Super Voting Preferred Stock held on the record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to vote at each meeting of stockholders of the Company. The holders are restricted from voting the preferred shares for any proposal on the election of directors.  

 

Convertible Debentures and Warrants

 

During April 2016, the Company received an advance of $150,000 against a yet to be finalized Secured Convertible Debenture (the “Debenture”) to an accredited investor. The terms of the Debenture are anticipated to include a two to three year maturity, a conversion price that will vary based on the price of the Company’s stock and an annual interest rate of 8%. The Company received net cash proceeds of approximately $138,000 after payment of fees and expenses of $12,000. The secured interest is on all of the assets of the Company.

 

In May 2016 a holder of Variable Rate Convertible Debentures with a face value of $1,138 converted their debenture and accrued interest into 1,138,090 shares of common stock.

 

Subsequent events have been evaluated through the date financial statements are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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Item 2.     Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q (the “Report”) contains forward-looking statements that are not related to historical results, including, without limitation, statements regarding our business strategy and objectives, our anticipated duration of periods of net loss, our near term operating goals, our expectations regarding the market for our products, the introduction of our products in new international markets and our beliefs with respect to opportunities and industry conditions in those markets, our beliefs about our products, product development, acquisition or licensing of complementary technologies and expectations with respect to our products’ performance and acceptance, the results of and our intentions with respect to our distribution agreement with PENTAX Europe GmbH, our beliefs about the strengths of our intellectual property portfolio, our regulatory goals and developments, anticipated clinical trials and research, our agreements with Laidlaw and other agents and their effect on our future capital resources and future financial position, our expectations with respect to stock option expense recognition, our future cash needs, the sufficiency of our working capital and our operating losses for the remainder of the current fiscal year. Although we believe that the assumptions on which these forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such assumptions will prove to be accurate and actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause or contribute to such differences, including, but not limited to, changes in law or regulatory policies, unanticipated competition from other similar businesses, adverse outcomes from litigation, unexpected employee departures or disruptions, adverse market and general economic factors and other factors described in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015. Such forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by the cautions and risk factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015.

 

Business

 

SpectraScience, Inc. (the “Company,” “SpectraScience,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) develops and manufactures innovative Laser Induced Fluorescence spectrophotometry systems capable of determining whether tissue is normal, pre-cancerous or cancerous without removing tissue from the body. The WavSTAT Optical Biopsy System (the “WavSTAT System”) is SpectraScience's first product to incorporate its proprietary fluorescence technology for clinical use. The WavSTAT System carries the CE mark designation which allows for the sale and marketing in the European Union for the diagnosis of cancer. We are developing light-based diagnostics for additional indications including inflammatory bowel disease and esophageal cancer. Once these additional applications are developed we plan to self-certify for CE mark approval for sale in the European Union and then file an application with the FDA seeking permission to begin marketing for that indication for use in the United States. We believe we have a strong intellectual property portfolio that will allow us to continue to expand our WavSTAT cancer diagnosis platform to address the diagnosis of multiple cancers, utilize additional proprietary bio-photonic techniques to improve the WavSTAT’s overall diagnostic performance and ultimately allow for the detection of cancer and pre-cancer over a relatively large area of examined tissue.

 

Our principal executive offices are located at 11568 Sorrento Valley Rd., Suite 11, San Diego, CA 92121. We can be reached by telephone at (858) 847-0200; by fax at (858) 847-0880; or by email at info@spectrascience.com. We have a Web site at http://www.spectrascience.com. The information contained on our Web site shall not be deemed to be a part of this Report.

 

Plan of Operation

 

During the three month period ended March 31, 2016, SpectraScience carried forward on the improvements made to the WavSTAT4 in fiscal 2011 and continued working with PENTAX Europe, GmbH (“PENTAX”) and other distributors, for distribution of its products in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

 

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Over the next 12 months, SpectraScience intends to:

 

Market and sell the WavSTAT4 Optical Biopsy System colon cancer diagnostic application through PENTAX and other distribution channels in the European Union;

 

Conduct country-specific evaluation trials to demonstrate the effectiveness and cost benefit of the WavSTAT4 Optical Biopsy System in each relevant European jurisdiction;

 

Coordinate the creation and publication of scientific papers and presentations related to the country-specific evaluation trials to support widespread education and adoption of the WavSTAT4 ;

 

Pursue the introduction of the WavSTAT4 colon cancer application in other international markets, in particular China, Saudi Arabia and India;

 

Begin meeting with the FDA towards the preparation and submission of a Supplemental PMA filing with the FDA and plan for additional clinical trials to support eventual approval for sale in the United States;

 

Begin the design and planning for the next generation of multi-modal fluorescence and broadband spectroscopy systems at our facility in San Diego, California.

 

Continue to expand and refine our intellectual property portfolio.

 

Results of Operations

 

Comparison of the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 and 2015

 

   Three Months Ended March 31,   Favorable     
   2016   2015   (Unfavorable)   % 
                 
Revenue  $-   $-   $-    NM 
Cost of revenue   -    (6,000)   (6,000)   NM 
Gross profit   -    6,000    (6,000)   NM 
                     
Operating expenses:                    
Research and development   194,007    174,680    (19,327)   11.1%
General and administrative   307,841    381,454    73,613    19.3%
Sales and marketing   79,413    39,862    (39,551)   99.2%
    581,261    595,996    14,735    2.5%
                     
Loss from operations   (581,261)   (589,996)   8,735    1.5%
                     
Other income (expense)   (1,475,073)   (1,119,694)   (355,379)   31.7%
                     
Net loss  $(2,056,334)  $(1,709,690)  $(346,644)   20.3%

 

Revenues

 

There was no revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2016 or 2015. We anticipate that revenue will resume as a result of our distribution agreement with PENTAX and continuing direct sales efforts in certain locations once sufficient information has been accumulated from our MORDIS trials in Europe.

 

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Cost of Revenue

 

There was no cost of revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared to a negative cost of sales of $6,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2015. The negative amount was result of two systems coming off of warranty with no associated costs. We anticipate that as revenue resumes as a result of our distribution agreement with PENTAX and continuing direct sales efforts in certain locations once sufficient information has been accumulated from our MORDIS trials in Europe, that associated costs will also resume. The following table reflects the status of the warranty reserve as of March 31, 2016 and 2015:

 

   Three months ended March 31, 
   2016   2015 
         
Balance at the beginning of the year  $-   $12,000 
           
Increase in warranty expense   -    - 
Systems coming off warranty   -    (6,000)
Ending balance  $-   $6,000 

 

Research and Development Expenses

 

Research and development expenses increased by $19,327, 11.1%, to $194,007 for the quarter ended March 31, 2016 from $174,680 for the three months ended March 31, 2015. This increase was due to an increase in regulatory affairs costs of approximately $17,000. We anticipate that clinical costs will increase as we proceed with our introduction of the WaveSTAT4 in Europe.

 

General and Administrative Expenses

 

General and administrative expenses decreased by $73,613, 19.3%, to $307,841 for the quarter ended March 31, 2016 compared to $381,454 for the quarter ended March 31, 2015. This decrease was due primarily to a reduction in costs associated with the issuance of stock options in an amount of approximately $36,000, a reduction in legal and professional fees of approximately $28,000 and a reduction in payroll and consulting expenses of approximately $17,000. We anticipate that general and administrative expenses will increase as we increase our activity in Europe.

 

Sales and Marketing Expenses

 

Sales and marketing expenses increased by $39,551, 99.2%, to $79,413 for the quarter ended March 31, 2016 from $39,862 for the quarter ended March 31, 2015. The primary reason for the increase was an increase in payroll costs as a result of an unfavorable change in exchange rates coupled with an increase in costs related to stock option expenses. We anticipate that sales and marketing expenses will increase as we increase our activity in Europe.

 

Other Income (Expense)

 

Other income (expense) for the quarter ended March 31, 2016 was expense of $1,475,073 compared to expense of $1,119,694 for the quarter ended March 31, 2015. This change was due primarily to a change in valuation of our derivative liabilities. We anticipate continued large fluctuations in other income (expense) as a result of quarterly re-evaluating these obligations.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

   As of   Increase 
   March 31, 2016   December 31, 2015   (Decrease) 
Working Capital               
                
Current assets  $392,729   $530,746   $(138,017)
Current liabilities   10,434,652    8,855,346    1,579,306 
Working capital deficit  $(10,041,923)  $(8,324,600)  $1,717,323 
                
Long-term debt  $-   $-   $- 
                
Stockholders' deficit  $(8,777,538)  $(7,019,662)  $1,757,876 

 

   Three Months Ended March 31,   Increase 
   2016   2015   (Decrease) 
Statements of Cash Flows Select Information               
                
Net cash provided (used) by:               
Operating activities  $(436,708)  $(539,574)  $(102,866)
Investing activities  $-   $-   $- 
Financing activities  $311,000   $386,000   $(75,000)

 

   As of   Increase 
   March 31, 2016   December 31, 2015   (Decrease) 
Balance Sheet Select Information               
                
Cash  $1,785   $127,493   $(125,708)
                
Accounts receivable  $-   $7,061   $(7,061)
                
Inventory  $293,525   $261,887   $31,638 
                
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  $2,589,376   $2,352,439   $236,937 

 

Historically, the Company’s sources of cash have come from the issuance and sales of equity securities and convertible debentures. The Company’s historical cash outflows have been primarily used for operating activities including research, development, administrative and sales activities. Fluctuations in the Company’s working capital due to timing differences of its cash receipts and cash disbursements also impact its cash flow. The Company expects to incur significant additional operating losses through at least the end of 2016, as it completes proof-of-concept trials, conducts outcome-based clinical studies and increases sales and marketing efforts to commercialize the WavSTAT4 Systems in Europe. If the Company does not receive sufficient funding, there is substantial doubt that the Company will be able to continue as a going concern. The Company may incur unknown expenses or may not be able to meet its revenue forecast, and one or more of these circumstances would require the Company to seek additional capital. The Company may not be able to obtain equity capital or debt funding on terms that are acceptable. Even if the Company receives additional funding, such proceeds may not be sufficient to allow the Company to sustain operations until it becomes profitable and begins to generate positive cash flows from operations.

 

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As of March 31, 2016, the Company had a working capital deficit of $10,041,923 and cash of $1,785, compared to a working capital deficit of $8,324,600 and cash of $127,493 as of December 31, 2015. In December 2011, the Company entered into an Engagement Agreement with Laidlaw & Company (UK) Ltd., which Engagement Agreement was amended in July 2012. Under the Engagement Agreement, Laidlaw agreed to assist the Company in raising up to $20.0 million in capital over a two year period from the date of the Engagement Agreement. Subsequent to March 31, 2013, the Company has engaged other agents to assist the Company with raising capital and has commenced raising capital on its own. During the three months ended March 31, 2016, The Company raised $311,000, net of transaction costs of $24,000, under these agreements. However, if the Company does not receive additional funds in a timely manner, the Company could be in jeopardy as a going concern. The Company may not be able to find alternative capital or raise capital or debt on terms that are acceptable. Management believes that if the events defined in the Engagement Agreements occur as expected, or if the Company is otherwise able to raise a similar level of funds, such proceeds will be sufficient to allow the Company to sustain operations until it attains profitability and positive cash flows from operations. However, the Company may incur unknown expenses or may not be able to meet its revenue expectations requiring it to seek additional capital. In such event, the Company may not be able to find capital or raise capital or debt on terms that are acceptable.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

Not required

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this Report (the “Evaluation Date”).  Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of the Evaluation Date.

  

Changes in Internal Financial Controls

 

There was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s most recently completed quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

None

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in Part I, Item 1A, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015.

 

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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

      Number of        
   Date of  Common Shares   Source of    
Common Stock  Issuance  Issued   Payment  Amount 
   1/5/2016   47,792,095   Conversion of debt  $71,690 
  1/7/2016   21,143,358   Conversion of debt  $27,486 
   1/8/2016   10,477,808   Conversion of debt  $11,526 
   1/13/2016   21,143,358   Conversion of debt  $19,029 
   1/14/2016   21,031,250   Conversion of debt  $14,722 
   1/19/2016   44,466,008   Conversion of debt  $35,573 
   1/28/2016   13,020,534   Conversion of debt  $10,416 
   2/9/2016   17,142,850   Conversion of debt  $13,714 
   2/24/2016   37,049,323   Conversion of debt  $37,049 
   3/14/2016   3,000,000   Conversion of debt  $15,600 

 

With respect to the above equity securities issuances, the Company relied on exemptions provided by Sections 4(a)(2) and 3(a)9 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). No advertising or general solicitation was employed in offering the securities. The securities were issued to a limited number of persons all of whom were accredited investors as that term is defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D under the Securities Act. All were capable of analyzing the merits and risks of their investment, acknowledged in writing that they were acquiring the securities for investment and not with a view toward distribution or resale, and understood the speculative nature of their investment. All securities issued contained a restrictive legend prohibiting transfer of the shares except in accordance with federal securities laws.

 

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

As of May 20, 2016 there are Unsecured Convertible Debentures with a face value of $4,750,976 held by 70 individual Holders in default. As a result, the outstanding principal amount of these Debentures, plus accrued but unpaid interest, liquidated damages and other amounts owing shall become immediately due and payable in cash at the election of the Holders. As of May 20, 2016, none of the Holders of these Debentures have elected to provide notice of default.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

 

None

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

None

 

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Item 6. Exhibits

 

31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
32.1  Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the  Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
32.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
101 Financial statements from the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarter ended March 31, 2016, formatted in XBRL; (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) the Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (v) the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

SpectraScience, Inc.

(Registrant)

   
Date: May 20, 2016 /s/ Michael P. Oliver
  Michael P. Oliver
  President and Chief Executive Officer
  (Principal executive officer)
   
Date: May 20, 2016 /s/ Lowell W. Giffhorn
  Lowell W. Giffhorn
  Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal financial officer and  principal accounting officer)

 

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