10-Q 1 v175065_10q.htm


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
_______________
Form 10-Q
 
þ
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
  
For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2009
 
OR
 
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from          to
 
Commission File Number:     0-13111
 
AXION INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Colorado
84-0846389
   
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or
organization)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
   
180 South Street, Suite 104, New Providence, NJ 07974
 
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
908-542-0888
 
(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 þ     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 registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes £ No  þ

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 þ
   
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
 
Yes £  No þ
 
The number of outstanding shares of the registrant’s common stock, without par value, as of January 31, 2010 was 19,736,232.
 
 



TABLE OF CONTENTS

     
PAGE
PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
   
       
Item 1.
Financial Statements
 
1
       
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
11
       
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
15
       
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
 
15
       
PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
 
17
       
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
 
17
       
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
 
17
       
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
17
       
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
17
       
Item 4.
Submissions of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
 
17
       
Item 5.
Other Information
 
 17
       
Item 6.
Exhibits
 
17
       
SIGNATURES
 
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PART 1.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1. Financial Statements
AXION INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

   
December 31,
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
unaudited
   
2009
 
           
ASSETS
           
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 338,192     $ 1,257,516  
Accounts receivable
    135,822       314,027  
Unbilled revenue
    166,999       -  
Inventories
    304,928       76,533  
Prepaid expenses
    7,500       1,915  
Total current assets
    953,441       1,649,991  
                 
Property, equipment, and leasehold improvements, at cost:
               
Equipment
    13,754       9,838  
Machinery and equipment
    443,964       406,639  
Purchased software
    56,404       56,404  
Furniture and fixtures
    13,091       9,322  
Leasehold improvements
    420       29,300  
      527,633       511,503  
Less accumulated depreciation
    (240,220 )     (205,156 )
Net property and leasehold improvements
    287,413       304,347  
License, at acquisition cost,
    68,284       68,284  
Deposits
    10,713       10,713  
Total assets
  $ 1,319,851     $ 2,035,334  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 569,517     $ 546,920  
Accrued liabilities
    374,333       357,172  
Notes payable
    -       14,000  
Current portion of convertible debentures, net of discount
    420,714       253,795  
Total current liabilities
    1,364,564       1,171,886  
Convertible debentures, net of discount
    2       157,347  
                 
Total liabilities
    1,364,566       1,329,233  
Commitments and contingencies
    -       -  
                 
Stockholders' equity/(deficit):
               
Common stock, no par value; authorized, 100,000,000 shares;19,736,232 and 19,243,669 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2009 and September 30, 2009, respectively
    11,894,765       10,009,677  
Retained earnings (deficit)
    (11,939,480 )     (9,303,576 )
Total stockholders' equity/(deficit)
    (44,715 )     706,101  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity/(deficit)
  $ 1,319,851     $ 2,035,334  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
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AXION INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

   
Three months
ended
December 31,
2009
Unaudited
   
Three months
ended
December 31,
2008
Unaudited
 
   
 
   
Unaudited
 
             
Revenue
  $ 302,541     $ 4,200  
Cost of goods sold
    246,040       -  
Gross margin
    56,501       4,200  
                 
Operating expenses:
               
Research and development costs
    26,615       154,940  
Marketing and sales
    105,040       46,732  
General and administrative expenses
    2,461,600       427,542  
Depreciation and amortization
    64,364       10,875  
Total operating costs and expenses
    2,657,619       640,089  
                 
Loss from operations
    (2,601,118 )     (635,889 )
                 
Other expense (income), net:
               
Other income
    -       -  
Interest expense, net
    34,786       60,732  
Debt conversion expense
    -       -  
Total other expense, net
    34,786       60,732  
                 
Loss before income taxes
    (2,635,904 )     (696,621 )
                 
Provision for income taxes
    -       -  
                 
Net loss
  $ (2,635,904 )   $ (696,621 )
                 
Weighted average common shares - basic and diluted
    19,550,964       14,217,968  
                 
Basic and diluted net loss per share
  $ (0.13 )   $ (0.05 )

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
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AXION INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS INC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

   
Three months
ended December
31, 2009
   
Three months
ended December
31, 2008
 
   
Unaudited
   
Unaudited
 
         
 
 
Cash flow from operating activities:
           
Net loss
  $ (2,635,904 )   $ (696,621 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
               
Depreciation, and amortization
    64,364       10,875  
Accretion of interest expense on convertible debentures
    9,572       44,400  
Issuance of common stock, options and warrants for services and for accrued interest
    1,475,089       80,803  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable
    11,206       (4,200 )
Inventories
    (228,395 )     (94,680 )
Prepaid expenses and other
    (5,585     361  
Accounts payable
    22,599       19,809  
Accrued liabilities
    17,160       37,503  
Net cash (used in) operating activities
    (1,269,894 )     (601,750 )
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Purchase of equipment and leasehold improvements
    (45,430 )     (6,700 )
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
    (45,430 )     (6,700 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Proceeds from short term notes
    -       125,000  
Issuance of common stock, net of expenses
    410,000       1,275,000  
Repayment of notes and convertible debentures
    (14,000 )     -  
Net cash provided by financing activities
    396,000       1,400,000  
                 
Net increase in cash
    (919,324 )     791,550  
Cash at beginning of period
    1,257,516       138,826  
Cash at end of period
  $ 338,192     $ 930,376  
                 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
               
Cash paid for interest
  $ -     $ -  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
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AXION INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS INC.AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(1)       Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

(a)         Business and Basis of Financial Statement Presentation

Axion International Holdings, Inc. (“Holdings”), formerly Analytical Surveys, Inc., was formed in 1981 to provide data conversion and digital mapping services to users of customized geographic information systems.  In fiscal 2006, Holdings acted upon its belief that it would not be able to sustain the operations of its historical business.  Holdings focused on completing its long-term contracts that would generate cash, sold certain operations and briefly transitioned its principal business into that of an independent oil and gas enterprise. In May 2007, Holdings terminated its oil and gas executives and took steps to reduce expenses and commitments in oil and gas investments.

As a result, in November 2007, Holdings entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger, among Holdings, Axion Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation and a newly created direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Holdings (the “Merger Sub”), and Axion International, Inc., a Delaware corporation which incorporated on August 6, 2006 with operations commencing in November 2007 (“Axion”).  On March 20, 2008 (the “Effective Date”), Holdings consummated the merger (the “Merger”) of Merger Sub into Axion, with Axion continuing as the surviving corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Holdings.  Each issued and outstanding share of Axion became 47,630 shares of Holdings’ common stock (“Common Stock”), or 9,190,630 shares in the aggregate constituting approximately 90.7% of Holdings’ issued and outstanding Common Stock as of the Effective Date of the Merger.  The Merger resulted in a change of control, and as such, Axion (“we”, “our” or the “Company”) is the surviving entity.

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of such consolidated financial statements have been included. Such adjustments consist of normal recurring items. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2009.

Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of our majority-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Reverse Merger.  The Merger has been accounted for as a reverse merger in the form of a recapitalization with Axion as the successor.  The recapitalization has been given retroactive effect in the accompanying financial statements. The accompanying consolidated financial statements represent those of Axion for all periods prior to the consummation of the Merger.

Going Concern. We have incurred significant losses since inception and we have a working capital deficit. These conditions raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. We must raise additional capital through the sale of equity or debt securities, through an offering of debt securities, or through borrowings from financial institutions.

 
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(b)         Statement of Cash Flows

For purposes of the statement of cash flows, we consider all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

(c)         Equipment and Leasehold Improvements

Equipment and leasehold improvements are recorded at cost and are depreciated and amortized using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of two to five years.  Repairs and maintenance are charged directly to operations as incurred.

(d)         Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

We accrue a reserve on a receivable when, based upon the judgment of management, it is probable that a receivable will not be collected and the amount of any reserve may be reasonably estimated.  As of December 31, 2009 we had an allowance for doubtful accounts of $0.

(e)         Inventories
 
Inventories are priced at the lower of cost (first–in, first–out) or market and consist primarily of raw materials and finished goods.  No adjustment has been made to the cost of finished goods inventories as of December 31, 2009.

 (f)        Revenue and Cost Recognition

Revenue from product sales is recognized when persuasive evidence of an agreement with the customer exists, products are shipped or title passes pursuant to the terms of the agreement with the customer, the amount due from the customer is fixed or determinable, collectibility is reasonably assured, and when there are no significant future performance obligations.  Customers are billed based on the terms included in the contracts, which are generally upon delivery of certain products or information, or achievement of certain milestones defined in the contracts.  When billed, such amounts are recorded as accounts receivable.  
 
Revenue on construction projects is recognized on the percentage-of-completion method based on contract costs. Contract costs include purchased material, material processing, subcontractor services, labor and other direct costs.  Costs of uninstalled materials specifically produced for a project are included in costs used to measure extent of progress toward project completion. Losses on contracts are recognized in the period such losses are determined.  We do not believe warranty obligations on completed contracts are significant.  Changes in job performance, job conditions, and estimated profitability, including those arising from contract penalty provisions, and final contract settlements may result in revisions to costs and income and are recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined. Unbilled revenue represents revenue related to services completed but not billed, and advance billings represent billings in advance of services performed.

(g)       Income Taxes

Income taxes are reflected under the liability method, which establishes deferred tax assets and liabilities to be recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized as income in the period that includes the enactment date.

U.S. generally accepted accounting principles require that we record a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets if it is “more likely than not” that we will not be able to utilize it to offset future taxes.  Due to our recent history of unprofitable operations and due to the continuing uncertainties surrounding our future operations, we have not recognized any of this net deferred tax asset.  We currently provide for income taxes only to the extent that we expect to pay cash taxes (primarily state taxes and the federal alternative minimum tax) on current taxable income.

 
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(h)         Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Other Than Goodwill

We assess the potential for impairment in the carrying values of our long-term assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate such impairment may have occurred.  An impairment charge to current operations is recognized when the estimated undiscounted future net cash flows of the asset are less than its carrying value. Any such impairment is recognized based on the differences in the carrying value and estimated fair value of the impaired asset.

(i)          Stock-Based Compensation

We record stock-based compensation for transactions in which we exchange our equity instruments for services of employees, consultants and others based on the fair value of the equity instruments issued at the date of grant or other measurement date. The fair value of common stock awards is based on the observed market value of our stock. We calculate the fair value of options and warrants using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Expense is recognized, net of expected forfeitures, over the period of performance. When the vesting of an award is subject to performance conditions, no expense is recognized until achievement of the performance condition is deemed to be probable.

(j)         Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Basic earnings (loss) per share are computed by dividing earnings (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period.  Diluted earnings (loss) per share includes the effects of the potential dilution of outstanding options, warrants, and convertible debt on our common stock as determined using the treasury stock method. For the three months ended December 31, 2009, there were no dilutive effects of such securities because we incurred a net loss in each period. Potential dilutive common shares issuable under our convertible instruments, warrant agreements and stock option plans amounted to 7,530,920 as of December 31, 2009.

(k)         Financial Instruments

The carrying amounts of financial instruments approximate their estimated fair values. The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties. The carrying amounts of cash, receivables, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities approximate fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments.
  
(l)          Concentration of Credit Risk

We maintain our cash with a major U.S. domestic bank. The amounts held in this bank exceed the insured limit of $250,000 from time to time.   We have not incurred losses related to these deposits. The Company’s accounts receivable and unbilled revenue balances as of December 31, 2009 include an aggregate of $251,999 due from one customer.

(m)         Operating Cycle

In accordance with industry practice, we include in current assets and liabilities amounts relating to long-term contracts, which generally have operating cycles extending beyond one year. Other assets and liabilities are classified as current and non-current on the basis of expected realization within or beyond one year.

 
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(2)         Project revenue

In November 2009, the Company received two “Delivery Order Authorizations” (“DOA’s”), or contract purchase orders, from Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc. together with collateral contract documents for the demolition and construction of two bridges located on the United States Army Base at Fort Eustis in the state of Virginia. The contract award of $957,587 includes the costs and expenses for equipment, labor and the Company’s composite construction materials. The Company has contracted with third-parties for the design and build specifications and the demolition and rebuild work. The project officially commenced upon receipt of the DOA’s and is expected to be completed within the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010. In connection with the bonding activities related to the project, the Company has granted a broad security interest in its assets to an insurance company.

(3)          Inventories

The components of inventories are:

   
December 31, 2009
   
September 30, 2009
 
Finished goods
  $ 228,328     $ 46,731  
Raw materials
    76,600       29,802  
Total inventories
  $ 304,928     $ 76,533  

(4)          Accrued liabilities

The components of accrued liabilities are:

   
December 31, 2009
   
September 30, 2009
 
Payable to insurer for legal settlement
  $ 100,000     $ 100,000  
Refundable oil and gas receipts
    129,334       129,334  
Accrued interest
    101,858       76,644  
Other
    43,141       51,194  
Total accrued liabilities
  $ 374,333     $ 357,172  

(5)          Debt

The components of debt are summarized as follows.

   
Due
 
December 31,
2009
   
September 30,
2008
 
9% convertible debentures
 
September 2010
  $ 278,236     $ 278,236  
8.75% convertible debenture
 
December 2010
    172,500       172,500  
10% convertible debenture
 
February 2011
    300,000       300,000  
10% convertible debentures
 
March 2011
    300,000       300,000  
Discount
        (630,024 )     (639,594 )
          420,718       411,142  
Less current portion
        420,716       253,795  
        $ 2     $ 157,347  

The Company’s 9% and 8.75% convertible debentures were issued in the year ended September 30, 2008 in connection with debt modifications which resulted in debt conversion expense charges in that year. The recorded discount on these debentures, $30,026 in the aggregate as of December 31, 2009, is being amortized to interest expense on the interest method through their scheduled maturity dates.

The Company’s 10% convertible debentures were issued under purchase agreements in the year ended September 30, 2009, together with warrants, for aggregate proceeds of $600,000. The total of the calculated fair value of the warrants and the intrinsic value of beneficial conversion features contained in the debentures exceeded the proceeds received. Accordingly, the Company recorded a discount on the notes substantially equal to the principal amount of the notes. The recorded discount on these debentures, $599,998 in the aggregate as of December 31, 2009, is being amortized to interest expense on the interest method through their scheduled maturity dates. As a result of the application of the interest method, unless the debentures are converted earlier, substantially all of the discount is expected to be amortized during the first two quarters of the Company’s fiscal year ending September 30, 2011.

 
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Each of the debentures above contain features that allow the Company to redeem the notes prior to their scheduled due dates. In certain events of default by the Company, the holder may generally require the Company to redeem the notes at the greater of 120% of their principal amounts or their conversion value. Based on the life of the notes and the likelihood and effect of substantive exercise of these provisions the Company has determined that these features have minimal value.

(6)          Stockholder’s Equity
 
In October 2009, the Company issued 200,000 shares of its common stock to consultants for services performed in the Company’s strategic planning and financing activities. The shares had a fair value of $600,000 at issuance based on the quoted market price of the Company’s stock on the OTC Bulletin Board. This amount were recognized in general and administrative expenses in the three months ended December 31, 2009.
 
In November 2009, the Company sold 200,000 shares of common stock and 20,000 three-year warrants, exercisable at $2.91 per share, for aggregate proceeds of $410,000. As a placement fee, the Company paid $8,200 and issued 20,000 three-year warrants, also at the exercise price of $2.91 per share.
 
In November 2009, the Company issued 360,000 five-year warrants exercisable at $0.90 per share to a consultant for strategic planning, business development and investor relations services to be performed. The warrants had a fair value of $1,033,909 at December 31, 2009 based on the Black Scholes pricing model, of which $344,636 was recognized in general and administrative expenses in the three months ended December 31, 2009. Also in November, the Company issued 74,726 shares of common stock to a consultant for business development, marketing and sales services performed. The shares had a fair value of $198,024 at issuance based on the quoted market price of the Company’s stock on the OTC Bulletin Board. Under the agreement, which expires in 2011, the consultant will be granted options to purchase up to 500,000 additional shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.01 per share contingent on attaining specified sales targets.

In December 2009, the Company agreed to issue 104,554 five-year warrants exercisable at $0.88 per share to a consultant for services performed in the Company’s financing efforts. The warrants had a fair value of $283,788 at the date of grant based on the Black Scholes pricing model, which was recognized in general and administrative expenses in the three months ended December 31, 2009.

 
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The following table sets forth the number of shares of Common Stock that were issuable upon exercise of outstanding warrants as of December 31, 2009. Net share settlement is available to warrant holders.

  
 
Expiration
 
Conversion/
Exercise Price
   
Common
Shares
Issuable
 
Class A Warrants
 
2011
  $ 5.36       95,473  
Class B Warrants
 
2011
    5.96       95,473  
Class E Warrants
 
2011
    4.74       188,018  
AdvisorWarrants
 
2011
    2.36       47,482  
Warrants issued in short-term borrowings
 
2012
    1.00       100,000  
Warrants issued in short-term borrowings
 
2013
    0.88       200,000  
Warrants issued in short-term borrowings
 
2014
    0.88       671,000  
Warrants attached to 10% convertible notes
 
2014
    0.90       1,500,000  
September 2009 investor warrants
 
2012
    3.13       50,000  
September 2009 finder warrants
 
2012
    3.13       50,000  
November 2009 finder warrants
 
2012
    2.91       20,000  
November 2009 finder warrants
 
2012
    2.91       20,000  
November 2009 consultant warrants
 
2014
    0.90       360,000  
December 2009 consultant warrants
 
2012
    0.88       104,554  
Weighted average exercise price and total shares issuable
        1.45       3,602,000  

The following table sets forth the number of shares of Common Stock that were issuable upon conversion of convertible debt as of December 31, 2009.

  
 
Principal
Amount
   
Conversion/
Exercise Price
   
Common
Shares
Issuable
 
Series A Debenture
    78,236     $ 0.30       260,787  
Series B Debenture
    200,000       0.30       666,667  
September 2008 Debenture
    172,500       1.50       115,000  
September 2009 Debentures
    600,000       0.90       666,667  

 (7)          Stock–based compensation

The following table summarizes stock option activity in the three months ended December 31, 2009:

   
Number of Shares
   
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
 
Outstanding at beginning of period
    2,219,799     $ 0.47  
Granted
    -       -  
Exercised
    -       -  
Outstanding at end of period
    2,219,799     $ 0.47  

 (8)          Impact of Accounting Pronouncements

In April 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance. generally codified under ASC Topic 350, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other”, that amends the factors that should be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset in order to improve the consistency between the useful life of a recognized intangible asset and the period of expected cash flows used to measure the fair value of the asset and was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The adoption of these changes did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements..

 
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In June 2008, the FASB issued guidance. generally codified under ASC Topic 260, “Earnings per Share”,, which classifies unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents as participating securities and requires them to be included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method and was effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those years. It requires all prior period earnings per share data presented to be adjusted retrospectively. The adoption of these changes did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
In September 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. 133-1 and FIN 45-4, “Disclosures about Credit Derivatives and Certain Guarantees: An Amendment of FASB Statement No. 133 and FASB Interpretation No. 45; and Clarification of the Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 161” (“FSP 133-1”). FSP 133-1 requires more extensive disclosure regarding potential adverse effects of changes in credit risk on the financial position, financial performance, and cash flows of sellers of credit derivatives. FSP 133-1 also amends FASB Interpretation No. 45, “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness to Others,” to require additional disclosure about the current status of the payment or performance risk of a guarantee. FSP 133-1 also clarifies the effective date of FASB Statement No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” by stating that the disclosures required should be provided for any reporting period (annual or quarterly interim) beginning after November 15, 2008. The adoption of these changes did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements..

In June 2008, the FASB issued guidance, generally codified under ASC Topic 815, “Derivatives and Hedging”, on how an entity should determine whether an instrument (or an embedded feature) is indexed to an entity’s own stock. This guidance provides for use of a two-step approach to evaluate whether an equity-linked financial instrument (or embedded feature) is indexed to its own stock, including evaluating the instrument’s contingent exercise and settlement provisions. This guidance was effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The adoption of these changes did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In October 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2009-13, “Revenue Recognition – Multiple-Deliverable Arrangements” which addresses how to separate deliverables and how to measure and allocate arrangement consideration to one or more units of accounting. The provisions of this update will be effective prospectively for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010. The Company is currently evaluating the effect, if any, that adoption will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In January 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2010-06, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures – Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements”, which adds and clarifies certain disclosures about the use of fair value measurements in financial statements. The provisions of this update will be effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009. The Company is currently evaluating the effect, if any, that adoption will have on its consolidated financial statements.

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

The discussion of our financial condition and results of operations set forth below should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q. This Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainties. The statements contained in this Form 10-Q that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this Form 10-Q, or in the documents incorporated by reference into this Form 10-Q, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “intend”, “expect”, “may”, “will” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements relating to competition, management of growth, our strategy, future sales, future expenses and future liquidity and capital resources. All forward-looking statements in this Form 10-Q are based upon information available to us on the date of this Form 10-Q, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Our actual results, performance and achievements could differ materially from those discussed in this Form 10-Q. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences (“Cautionary Statements”) include, but are not limited to, those discussed in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.  All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us, or persons acting on our behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by the Cautionary Statements.

Basis of Presentation

The financial information presented in this form 10-Q is not audited and is not necessarily indicative of our future consolidated financial position results of operations or cash flows. Our fiscal year-end is September 30, and our fiscal quarters end on December 31, March 31, and June 30. Unless otherwise stated, all dates refer to our fiscal year and fiscal periods.

Overview

Axion International Holdings, Inc. (“we”, “our” or the “Company”) is the exclusive licensee of patented technologies developed for the production of structural plastic products such as railroad crossties, bridge infrastructure, marine pilings and bulk heading.  We believe these technologies, which were developed by scientists at Rutgers University (“Rutgers”), can transform recycled consumer and industrial plastics into structural products which are more durable and have a substantially greater useful life than traditional products made from wood, steel and concrete.  In addition, we believe our recycled composite products will result in substantial reduction in greenhouse gases and also offer flexible design features not available in standard wood, steel or concrete products.

Critical Accounting Policies

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations are based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the U.S. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in our condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Our critical accounting policies are those that affect our financial statements materially and involve difficult, subjective or complex judgments by management.

An accounting policy is deemed to be critical if it requires an accounting estimate to be made based on assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time the estimate is made, and if different estimates that reasonably could have been used or changes in the accounting estimate that are reasonably likely to occur could materially change the financial statements.

 
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Use of Estimates.  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Revenue and Cost Recognition.  Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an agreement with the customer exists, products are shipped or title passes pursuant to the terms of the agreement with the customer, the amount due from the customer is fixed or determinable, collectability is reasonably assured, and when there are no significant future performance obligations. 

Customers are billed based on the terms included in the contracts, which are generally upon delivery of certain products or information, or achievement of certain milestones defined in the contracts.  When billed, such amounts are recorded as accounts receivable.  Revenue earned in excess of billings represents revenue related to services completed but not billed, and billings in excess of revenue earned represent billings in advance of services performed.

Contract costs include all direct material and labor costs and those indirect costs related to contract performance, such as indirect labor, supplies, tools and depreciation costs.  Losses on contracts are recognized in the period such losses are determined.  We do not believe warranty obligations on completed contracts are significant.  Changes in job performance, job conditions, and estimated profitability, including those arising from contract penalty provisions, and final contract settlements may result in revisions to costs and income and are recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined.

Inventories. Inventories are priced at the lower of cost (first–in, first–out) or market and consist primarily of raw materials.  No adjustment has been to the cost of finished goods inventories as of December 31, 2009.

Property and Equipment.  Property and equipment is recorded at cost and depreciated over the estimated useful lives of the assets using principally the straight-line method. When items are retired or otherwise disposed of, income is charged or credited for the difference between net book value and proceeds realized thereon.  Ordinary maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred, and replacements and betterments are capitalized.  The range of estimated useful lives to be used to calculate depreciation for principal items of property and equipment are as follow:

Asset Category
  
Depreciation/
Amortization Period
  
Furniture and fixtures
 
3 to 5 years
 
Computer equipment and purchased software
 
3 years
 
Machinery and equipment
 
2 to 5 years
 
Leasehold improvements
 
Term of lease
 

Goodwill and Intangible Assets.  We do not amortize intangible assets, and instead annually evaluate the carrying value of intangible assets for impairment.  We hold licenses and expect the cash flow generated by the use of the licenses to exceed their carrying value.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets.  Assets such as property, plant, and equipment, and purchased intangibles, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Goodwill and other intangible assets are tested for impairment annually. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset.  There have been no events or changes in circumstances that necessitated a review of impairment of long lived assets.

 
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Stock Based Compensation.  We record stock-based compensation for transactions in which we exchange our equity instruments for services of employees, consultants and others based on the fair value of the equity instruments issued at the date of grant or other measurement date.  The fair value of common stock awards is based on the observed market value of our stock.  We calculate the fair value of options and warrants using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.  Expense is recognized, net of expected forfeitures, over the period of performance.  When the vesting of an award is subject to performance conditions, no expense is recognized until achievement of the performance condition is deemed to be probable.

Reverse Merger Purchase Accounting.  In connection with our Merger, we have made estimates regarding the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed.   Adjustments to these estimates are made during the acquisition allocation period, which is generally up to twelve months from the acquisition date.  Subsequent to the allocation period, costs incurred in excess of the recorded acquisition accruals are generally expensed as incurred and if accruals are not utilized for the intended purpose, the excess will be recorded as an adjustment to the cost of the acquired entity, which was charged to paid in capital.

Litigation.  We are subject to various claims, lawsuits and administrative proceedings that arise from the ordinary course of business.  Liabilities and costs associated with these matters require estimates and judgment based on professional knowledge and experience of management and our legal counsel.  When estimates of our exposure for claims or pending or threatened litigation matters meet the criteria of SFAS No. 5 “Accounting for Contingencies”, amounts are recorded as charges to operations.  The ultimate resolution of any exposure may change as further facts and circumstances become known.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2009-13, “Revenue Recognition – Multiple-Deliverable Arrangements” which addresses how to separate deliverables and how to measure and allocate arrangement consideration to one or more units of accounting. The provisions of this update will be effective prospectively for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010. We are currently evaluating the effect, if any, that adoption will have on its consolidated financial statements.

Results of Operations

Three Months ended December 31, 2009 compared to the three months ended December 31, 2008

Revenue. For the three months ended December 31, 2009, we recognized $302,541 of revenue compared to $4,200 of revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2008.  In the current fiscal year, we received orders for and initiated work on the demolition and construction of two bridges on the United States Army base at Fort Eustis in Virginia, which are expected to be completed during our year ending September 30, 2010.  Work completed through December 31, 2009 includes primarily engineering and the production of Company material specific to the project and resulted in the recognition of $251,999 of revenue.  In addition, during the current period, we recognized approximately $40,000 and $10,000 respectively from other construction activities and the sale of railroad ties.  Other construction activities pertained primarily to modifications on our Fort Bragg project substantially completed in the year ended September 30, 2009.

Cost of sales. Cost of sales amounted to $246,040 for the quarter ended December 31, 2009, or approximately 81% of sales.  Because we are in the early stages of commercial activities, costs of these sales may not be indicative of costs of sales in the future, which may vary significantly, particularly as a result of the pricing of individual contracts, concurrent production activities, the use of subcontractors and the mix of product sales and services.  In the three months ended December 31, 2009, a portion of certain fixed production costs, which might otherwise have been fully allocated to the Fort Eustis project were absorbed in the concurrent production of inventories of railroad ties.

 
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Research and Development Expense.  Research and development expense for the three months ended December 31, 2009 and for the three months ended December 31, 2008 totaled $26,615 and $154,940 respectively. Expenses in the 2008 period were principally related to the development of our molds, products, and quality control processes. We continue to work with our scientific team at Rutgers University to enhance our product formulations, develop new innovative products, and expand the reach of our existing products and anticipate that research and development expenses may fluctuate significantly in the future as a result of such projects.

Marketing and Sales Expenses.  Marketing and selling expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2009 and for the three months ended December 31, 2008 totaled $105,040 and $46,732, respectively. This increase related to the addition of internal sales personnel since December 31, 2008. Our initial target markets are the domestic and international railroad industry, the U.S. military, vehicular and pedestrian bridges, marine rehabilitation, golf architecture, and industrial engineering firms and, accordingly, our marketing and sales expenses may increase.  In addition, we may make use of outside agents and services for its anticipated expanding activities.

General and Administrative.  General and administrative costs for the three months ended December 31, 2009 totaled $2,461,600, compared to $427,642 in the three months ended December 31, 2008. The increase is primarily due to stock-based compensation in the form of shares and warrants issued to several consultants.  In the current fiscal quarter, we substantially increased our general business development efforts and publicity of our initial completed projects and expanding business activities. In addition, we engaged consultants to advise on our strategic and financing plans and activities.  We expect to continue to use stock-based compensation in dealing with a number of consultants.  As a result, recorded general and administrative expenses may vary significantly from period to period based on projects initiated and the price of our common stock.

Depreciation and Amortization.  Depreciation and amortization for the three months ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 totaled $64,364 and $10,875 respectively, reflecting increased purchases of molds.

Interest Expense, Net. Interest expense for the three months ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 totaled $34,786 and $60,732 respectively, primarily reflecting lower outstanding debt balances in the current period. The Company recorded a discount on certain notes substantially equal to the principal amount of the notes.  The recorded discount on these debentures, $599,998 in the aggregate as of December 31, 2009, is being amortized to interest expense on the interest method through their scheduled maturity dates.  As a result of the application of the interest method to these discounts, unless the debentures are converted earlier, substantially all of the discount is expected to be amortized during the first two quarters of the Company’s fiscal year ending September 30, 2011.

Liquidity And Capital Resources:  Plan Of Operation

As of December 31, 2009, we had $338,192 in cash and cash equivalents and $1,319,850 of current liabilities.  In addition, the undiscounted total face value of our debt amounts to $1,064,736, which is due between September 2010 and March 2011.  In the three months ended December 31, 2009. we used $1,269,894 of cash in operations, primarily as a result of production activities for the Fort Eustis bridge project and inventory of railroad ties and our expanding general and administrative activities as discussed above.   Financing activities, consisting principally of the sale of common stock generated net cash of $396,000 in the period.  We expect to continue to incur net cash outflows from operations for the foreseeable future.  Our ability to fund our planned operations, and pay principal and interest on our outstanding debentures when they begin to come due later in the year if not previously converted, depends on our future operating performance and ability to raise capital. The timing and amount of our financing needs will be highly dependent on the success of our sales and marketing programs, our ability to obtain new construction contracts, the size of such contracts and any associated working capital requirements.  At December 31, 2009, except for $705,588 expected to be recognized on the Fort Eustis bridge project, the amount of firm sales commitments for future projects was not significant.

 
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Contractual obligations:
 
   
Payments due by period
 
 
Total
   
Less than 1
year
   
1-3 years
   
3-5 years
   
More than 5
years
 
Long-Term Debt Obligations
  $ 1,050,736     $ 450,736     $ 600,000              
                                         
Minimum royalties (a)
    720,000 (a)     40,000       280,000 (a)     400,000 (a)        (a)
   
(a)
Subject to voluntary termination by us upon 120 days prior notice under our license agreement with Rutgers.  After year 5, the minimum annual royalty is $200,000 per year.  We may also pay a percentage of consideration received for any future sublicenses.

We believe we will need to raise additional capital through additional equity or debt financing in the next twelve months in order to fund our planned operations and repay our debt obligations. Our current operating plans for the next fiscal year are to meet our existing customer commitments, enhance our research and development capabilities, expand our marketing and sales and engineering staffs, and continue to develop innovative solutions.  In April 2006, we commenced an action against Tonga Partners, L.P. and others (“Tonga”) for disgorgement of short-swing profits pursuant to Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  In September 2008, we were granted summary judgment in the amount of approximately $5.0 million; however, the defendants are appealing the order granting summary judgment.  We may receive a substantial amount of cash pursuant to the judgment rendered against Tonga, but the outcome and the timing of the appeal filed by Tonga is uncertain.  We anticipate that we will have to raise additional funds through the issuance of debt and/or equity during the next twelve months.  There can be no assurance that financing will be available, or if available, that such financing will be upon terms acceptable to us. Please see the Risk Factor “We are dependent on our ability to raise capital from external funding sources. If we are unable to continue to obtain necessary capital from outside sources, we will be forced to reduce or curtail operations” in “Item 1A.  Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.  

Disclosure About Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any transactions, agreements or other contractual arrangements that constitute off-balance sheet arrangements.
 
Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks.

Not applicable.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. We maintain “disclosure controls and procedures,” as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or the Exchange Act, that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the disclosure controls and procedures are met. Our disclosure controls and procedures have been designed to meet reasonable assurance standards. Additionally, in designing disclosure controls and procedures, our management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible disclosure controls and procedures. The design of any disclosure controls and procedures also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions.

 
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Based on our evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of that date, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as a result of material weaknesses in our controls over financial reporting discussed in Item 9A(T) of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.

(b) Changes in internal control over financial reporting.

In October 2009, Michael Johnson resigned as our Chief Financial Officer, at which time Gary Anthony was appointed to replace him.  There have been no other changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-13(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the period covered by this quarterly report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 
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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

None.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Not applicable.

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

In October 2009, we issued 200,000 shares of common stock to consultants for services performed in our strategic planning and financing activities.

In November 2009, we sold 200,000 shares of common stock and 20,000 three-year warrants, exercisable at $2.91 per share, for aggregate proceeds of $410,000.  As a placement fee, the Company paid $8,200 and issued 20,000 three-year warrants, also at the exercise price of $2.91 per share.

In November 2009, we issued 360,000 five-year warrants exercisable at $0.90 per share to a consultant for services to be performed in our financing efforts.
 
In November 2009, we issued 74,726 shares of common stock to a consultant for business development, marketing and sales services.
 
In December 2009, we agreed to issue 104,554 five-year warrants exercisable at $0.88 per share to a consultant for services performed in our financing efforts.

All of the foregoing transactions were conducted pursuant to the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

None.

Item 5. Other Information.

None.

Item 6. Exhibits.

Exhibits:

31.1
Section 302 Certification of Chief Executive Officer
   
31.2
Section 302 Certification of Principal Financial Officer
   
32.1
Section 906 Certification of Principal Executive Officer
   
32.2
Section 906 Certification of Principal Financial Officer

 
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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.

   
Axion International Holdings, Inc.
 
       
 
Date:  February 22, 2010
/s/ James Kerstein
 
   
James Kerstein
 
   
Chief Executive Officer
 
       
 
Date:  February 22, 2010
/s/ Gary Anthony
 
   
Gary Anthony
 
   
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
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