-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, KJP0DhNOHN9iGRx1zjV2zhdOUAwVrXO5U0woztiFdsKzGA00/XOBezPl0XuMcscN JwEbzG9GH4rZ/Aeu59Y0aQ== 0001011438-04-000086.txt : 20040331 0001011438-04-000086.hdr.sgml : 20040331 20040331171010 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001011438-04-000086 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10KSB PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 6 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20031231 FILED AS OF DATE: 20040331 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: UNIVERSAL DETECTION TECHNOLOGY CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000763950 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENTS FOR MEASUREMENT, DISPLAY, AND CONTROL [3823] IRS NUMBER: 952746949 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10KSB SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-09327 FILM NUMBER: 04706801 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 9300 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD, SUITE 308 CITY: BEVERLY HILLS STATE: CA ZIP: 90212 BUSINESS PHONE: 3102483655 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 9300 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD, SUITE 308 CITY: BEVERLY HILLS STATE: CA ZIP: 90212 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: POLLUTION RESEARCH & CONTROL CORP /CA/ DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: DASIBI ENVIRONMENTAL CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19900529 10KSB 1 form_10-ksb.txt UNITED STATES ================================================================================ SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 --------------- FORM 10-KSB --------------- ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-14266 UNIVERSAL DETECTION TECHNOLOGY (NAME OF SMALL BUSINESS ISSUER IN ITS CHARTER) CALIFORNIA 95-2746949 STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF (I.R.S. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO.) INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION) 9595 WILSHIRE BLVD., SUITE 700, BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90212 (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES AND ZIP CODE) (310) 248-3655 (ISSUER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE) SECURITIES REGISTERED UNDER SECTION 12(B) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT: NONE SECURITIES REGISTERED UNDER SECTION 12(G) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT: COMMON STOCK, NO PAR VALUE Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ] Check if disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of Regulation S-B is not contained in this form, and no disclosure will be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB or any amendment to this Form 10-KSB. [ ] The issuer's revenues for its most recent fiscal year were $0. Based on the closing sale price on the OTC Bulletin Board on March 25, 2004, the aggregate market value of the registrant's common stock held by non-affiliates was approximately $31,599,465. For purposes of this computation, all directors and executive officers of the registrant are considered to be affiliates of the registrant, as well as individual shareholders holding more than 10% of the registrant's outstanding common stock. This assumption is not to be deemed an admission by the persons that they are affiliates of the registrant. The number of shares outstanding of the registrant's common stock as of March 25, 2004, was 39,501,132. Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one): Yes [ ] No [X] UNIVERSAL DETECTION TECHNOLOGY Form 10-KSB For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2003 TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE PART I.......................................................................................1 Item 1. Description of Business................................................1 General.........................................................1 Item 2. Description of Property................................................8 Item 3. Legal Proceedings......................................................8 Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders....................9 PART II......................................................................................9 Item 5. Market for Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters...............9 Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities........................10 Item 6. Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation.............10 Plan of Operation..............................................10 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.....................11 New Accounting Pronouncements..................................13 Results of Operations..........................................15 Liquidity and Capital Resources................................15 Seasonality....................................................16 Cautionary Statements and Risk Factors.........................16 Item 7. Financial Statements..................................................21 Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure..................................................21 Item 8A. Controls and Procedures...............................................21 PART III....................................................................................22 Item 9. Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons; Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act.....................22 Directors, Executive Officers and Key Employees................22 Business Experience............................................22 Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance........23 Item 10. Executive Compensation................................................23 Executive Compensation.........................................23 Compensation of Directors......................................25 Item 11. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters...........................................26 Item 12. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions........................27 Item 13. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K......................................27 (a) Exhibits................................................27 (b) Reports on Form 8-K.....................................27 Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services................................28
i PART I FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS This Annual Report on Form 10-KSB includes "forward-looking statements." These include, among others, the statements about our plans and strategies under the headings "Description of Business" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation." When used in this document and the documents incorporated herein by reference, the words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate," or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, are difficult to predict, and could cause actual results to differ materially from those we express in the forward-looking statements. Although it is not possible to itemize all of the factors and specific events that could affect the outlook of a technology company like ours operating in a competitive environment, factors that could significantly impact expected results include: the development of products in a timely and cost effective manner; the commercial acceptance of our technology; the effect of national and local economic conditions; our outstanding indebtedness; the loss of key employees or collaborative partners; competition from technologies developed by other companies; the ability to attract and retain employees; and the ability to identify and consummate relationships with strategic partners, as well as risks set forth in "Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation." Although we believe that our plans, intentions, and expectations reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure that we will achieve these plans, intentions, or expectations. Actual results may differ materially from the forward-looking statements made in this Annual Report. ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS GENERAL We primarily are engaged in the research and development of bio-terrorism detection devices. After engaging in initial research and development efforts, we determined to pursue a strategy to identify qualified strategic partners and collaborate to develop commercially viable bio-terrorism detection devices. Consistent with this strategy, in August 2002, we entered into a technology affiliates agreement with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, commonly referred to as JPL, to develop technology for our bio-terrorism detection equipment. JPL is a federally funded research and development center sponsored by NASA and also is an operating division of the California Institute of Technology, a private non-profit educational institution. The agreement provides that JPL will develop its proprietary bacterial spore detection technology for integration into our existing aerosol monitoring system, resulting in a product which we refer to as the Anthrax Smoke Detector. Our goal with JPL is to develop a product which provides continuous unattended monitoring of airborne bacterial spores in large public places, with real-time automated alert functionality. To a lesser extent, we also may engage in research and development relating to our nitric oxide machine and applications in the medical diagnostics market. We previously have participated in developing an asthma diagnostic instrument with Logan Research of London 1 England, a research institute, for these applications, but the project was halted due to a lack of funding. From time to time, we engage in discussions with potential research partners to pursue further research and development efforts in this regard. Dr. Louis Ignarro, who became a member of our Scientific Advisory Board in December 2002, is one of the leading researchers on nitric oxide and its effects. To date, we have not entered into any collaborative relationships with research partners in connection with the development of the nitric oxide machine. INDUSTRY BACKGROUND The attacks of September 11, 2001, and the subsequent spread of anthrax spores have created a new sense of urgency in the public health systems across the world, and especially in the United States. During the 2001 anthrax attacks in the United States, emergency response personnel, clinicians, laboratories, and public health officials were overwhelmed by requests for evaluation of suspicious powders and by calls from patients concerned about exposures to bio-terrorism agents. Systems designed to detect bio-terrorism agents in clinical and environmental samples have become essential components of responses to both hoaxes and actual bio-terrorism events. First responders and public health officials require sensitive and specific detection systems that can identify bio-terrorism agents early enough to take actions that limit the spread of disease. The United States government has responded to this urgent need for preparedness against bio-terrorism by establishing the Department of Homeland Security. The Department of Homeland Security is intended to unite much of the federal government's effort to secure the homeland, with the primary goal being an America that is stronger, safer, and more secure. The primary mission of the Department is to, among other things, o prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, o reduce the vulnerability of the United States to terrorism, and o minimize the damage, and assist in the recovery, from terrorist attacks that do occur within the United States. For fiscal 2004, the Department has allocated $350 million in new funding for research, development, testing, and evaluation capabilities. According to the Department, these funds are targeted to promote innovative, high payoff capabilities through the Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency, as well as focused efforts to rapidly evaluate and prototype near-term technologies available from the private sector. We may retain an outside consultant specialized in government grants, to screen the applicable grants for us. At this time, we have not received any portion of these grants, and cannot assure you that we will receive any portion in the future. The private sector also has responded to the need for preparedness against bio-terrorism. A number of companies have developed or are in the process of developing various methods to detect harmful pathogens in the air through genetic analysis, including DNA or RNA analysis. In recent years, significant advances in molecular biology have led to the development of increasingly efficient and sensitive techniques for detecting and measuring the presence of a particular genetic sequence in a biological sample. Genetic testing involves a number of 2 highly technical procedures, including: o SAMPLE PREPARATION - procedures that must be performed to isolate the target cells and to separate and purify their nucleic acids; o AMPLIFICATION - a chemical process to make large quantities of DNA from the nucleic acids isolated from the sample; and o DETECTION - the method of determining the presence or absence of the target DNA or RNA, typically through the use of fluorescent dyes. Existing technologies for determining the genetic composition of a cell or organism generally face the following limitations: o REQUIRE HIGHLY SKILLED TECHNICIANS AND SPECIAL LABORATORIES. Currently available methods and systems for genetic analysis require highly skilled scientists and technicians in a controlled laboratory setting, including, in many cases, separate rooms to prevent contamination of one sample by another. Some progress has been made to automate this process. o LARGE AND INFLEXIBLE EQUIPMENT. Most currently available genetic analysis equipment is large and inflexible and requires a technically complex operating environment. New designs are attempting to address miniaturization of equipment. o TIMELINESS OF RESULT. Current sample preparation, amplification and detection technologies rely on processes that often require hours to complete, rendering results that may not be timely enough to be medically useful. Some new instruments are attempting to reduce analysis times. o SENSITIVITY CONSTRAINTS. Some existing technologies accept and process only very small sample volumes, forcing laboratory technicians to spend significant effort in concentrating larger samples in order to obtain the required level of sensitivity for detecting and measuring the presence of a genetic sequence. o LACK OF INTEGRATION. We believe that current amplification and detection systems do not fully automate and integrate sample preparation into their processes in a manner that can be useful in a non-laboratory setting in a cost effective fashion. o OPERATIONAL COST. The operating costs for existing technologies can be extremely high, making the implementation of the device cost-prohibitive. o FALSE POSITIVES. Most existing technologies are susceptible to false positive results, which can have significant social and economic consequences. Currently, the two most commonly used methods for genetic testing are microbial culture and Polymerase Chain Reaction, commonly referred to as PCR. With microbial culture, a sample from the environment is placed into a small laboratory dish containing a nutrient rich media. The microbial culture is allowed to grow for a specified period of time, usually between 3 24-48 hours. The sample is then examined and a determination is made as to whether an organism is present in the sample. Although highly accurate, the disadvantages of microbial cultures are the time required to determine the presence of an organism and the need for a laboratory and an expertise in culture preparation and analysis. PCR has been one of the most promising methods for an automated anthrax detection system. PCR amplifies DNA targets of choice, such as gene sequences encoded for the anthrax toxins to detectable levels. PCR is very sensitive and is able to detect very small amounts of DNA. But, the PCR process requires about three to eight hours to complete, plus an additional three hours for sample preparation time, which must usually be performed by a trained technician. Some developments have been made to automate the PCR process and reduce the analysis time. We believe that the principal desired characteristics of an anthrax detection system are sustained, online operation with minimal maintenance, minimal susceptibility to false alarms, and low operating costs. These attributes require that we address the limitations inherent in most current technologies. OUR SOLUTION Our Anthrax Smoke Detector combines a bioaerosol capture device with a chemical test for bacterial spores that we believe will provide accurate results in a timely fashion. Our system is designed to function fully automated and at a low cost compared to existing technologies. We believe that the technology developed by JPL and incorporated into our Anthrax Smoke Detector will substantially reduce the occurrence of false positives that could arise due to natural fluctuations in bacterial spore concentrations. COMPANY PRODUCTS We are expending all of our research and development efforts towards the design and testing of the Anthrax Smoke Detector. This instrument consists of four components: o an air sampler for aerosol capture, which collects aerosolized particles on a meshed glass fiber tape, o thermal lysis for releasing the dipicolinic acid from the spores, o reagent delivery via syringe pump, and o a lifetime gated luminescence detection of the terbium-dipicolinate complex. The device is designed to continuously monitor the air and the measure concentration of airborne bacterial endospores every 15 minutes. Bacterial endospores are captured on the glass fiber tape. Next, thermal lysis "pops" the endospores, releasing a chemical from inside the endospore called dipicolinic acid, which is unique to bacterial endospores. Then, a syringe pump adds a drop of terbium containing solution to the tape on the location where the endospores were lysed. Finally, a lifetime gated photometer measures the resultant terbium dipicolinate luminescence intensity, which is proportional to the bacterial spore concentration in the tape. A large change in endospore concentration is a strong indication of an anthrax attack, because endospores are the means by which anthrax travels. The collection tape becomes a permanent record of the air environment and can be sorted and subsequently reanalyzed as desired. 4 Pursuant to our development plan, if an increase in spore concentration is detected, an alarm will sound notifying both a building's internal security as well as local emergency services through the device's landline or wireless networking capability. The system is designed to ensure the maximum time it takes to detect, and generate an alarm in response to, a release of bacterial spores is approximately 15 minutes, which we believe will be adequate to substantially reduce the likelihood of widespread contamination. This response time also provides adequate time to begin antibiotic treatment prior to the onset of symptoms which can arise within two to three days if left untreated. The system is designed for constant and unattended monitoring of spaces such as public facilities and commercial buildings. The device is designed to prevent false alarms. Technologies that allow a high percentage of false positive results are problematic not only for the obvious reason relating to their level of accuracy, but also because of the cost and consequences resulting from a false alarm. On one occasion, a false anthrax alarm shut down 11 postal facilities in the Washington D.C. area. JPL's detection technology is designed to sound an alarm only when it detects a significant increase in spore count and discriminates against detecting aerosol components such as dust. Thus, we anticipate that false positives will be rare, because natural background fluctuation of airborne endospores are very low, whereas an anthrax attack would result in a concentration swing many orders of magnitude greater than background levels, and spores from other microorganisms, such as fungi and molds, are not detected. The Anthrax Smoke Detector is designed to function as a stand-alone product, or as a complement to an existing bio-terrorism detection device in places such as public buildings and stadiums. For example, we believe that the Anthrax Smoke Detector would function well as a front-end monitor to a PCR-based device. In the case of a positive reading, the PCR-based device would be employed to validate the Anthrax Smoke Detector reading to help further reduce the possibility of a false positive. We expect to complete an automated prototype of our device by in the summer of 2004, and to begin testing in the fall of 2004. GOVERNMENTAL APPROVAL We are not presently aware of any governmental agency approval required for the Anthrax Smoke Detector before we can sell the bio-terrorism detection devices in the United States. Completion of a nitric oxide instrument is dependent upon FDA approval. We have not applied for any regulatory approvals with respect to any of our products currently under development. We cannot assure you that the Anthrax Smoke Detector is not subject to or will not become subject to governmental approval. To the extent that any governmental approval is required in the future, we intend to obtain all required approvals consistent with applicable law. We cannot assure you that future governmental regulation will not adversely affect our ability to successfully commercialize a viable product. MARKETING AND SALES We primarily are focused on research and development of our bio-terrorism product. However, we are in the process of developing our sales and marketing plan which may include strategic partnership agreements, retention of an in-house staff or consultants, or a combination of the foregoing. 5 MANUFACTURING Currently, we do not have any manufacturing or distribution capabilities. We are considering a variety of different manufacturing strategies which may include third party contractors or an in-house staff. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT We spent $199,000 and $82,000 on research and development for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively. We currently intend to focus substantially all of our efforts and resources to the development, testing, and commercialization of our Anthrax Smoke Detector. EMPLOYEES As of March 30, 2004, we had one full-time employee. We also employ outside consultants from time to time to provide various services. None of our employees are represented by a labor union. We consider our employee relations to be good. SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD We have assembled a group of scientific advisors with demonstrated expertise in fields related to molecular, chemical and medical pharmacology and hepatic science. Our Scientific Advisory Board meets periodically with our Chief Executive Officer and certain of our consultants and members of JPL to discuss our present and long-term research and development activities. Scientific Advisory Board members include: Leonard Makowka, M.D., Ph.D. and Louis Ignarro, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Pharmacology, University of California at Los Angeles School of Medicine. COMPETITION We face intense competition from a number of companies that offer products in our targeted application areas. Our competitors may offer or be developing products superior to ours. From time to time, we have been required to reduce our research efforts while we seek to raise additional funds. Our competitors may be significantly better financed than us. There are various technological approaches available to our competitors and us that may be applicable to the detection of pathogens in the air, and the feasibility and effectiveness of these techniques has yet to be fully evaluated or demonstrated. Several companies provide or are in the process of developing instruments for detection of bio-terrorism agents. Centrex, Inc., a publicly traded company, owns the exclusive worldwide license to develop, manufacture, and market a system for detecting microbial contamination in air, food and water. Centrex is seeking to develop and market an automated fully integrated system which enables rapid detection of harmful pathogens in the air by recognizing the unique DNA (or RNA) fingerprint of the organism, whether bacteria or virus. Its planned product is designed to be a system that automatically collects samples, prepares the DNA, performs the analysis rapidly, and communicates results to the end-user, via specially integrated software, with a goal to produce test results within 30 minutes after a sample is collected. 6 Similarly, Cepheid, a publicly traded company, focuses on the detection and analysis of DNA in samples such as blood, urine, cell cultures, food and industrial air and water. Accordingly to public disclosures of Cepheid, Northrop Grumnan is developing a Biohazard Detection System that consists of a detection system (GeneXpert(R)) manufactured by Cepheid. This detection system offers rapid (about one hour) and sensitive detection of specific gene sequences present in BACILLUS ANTHRACIS, the causative agent for anthrax. The Biohazard Detection System currently is scheduled to be installed on a production basis in identified U.S. Postal Service mail sorting facilities throughout the United States beginning in 2004. Cepheid states that it is anticipating to commercially launch a self contained version of the GeneXpert system, which is in the final stages of development, into non-clinical markets in the second half of 2004 and in the clinical genetic assessment market in 2005. Cellomics, Inc. has developed a system that utilizes living cells for the detection, classification, and identification of chemical and biological warfare threat agents such as anthrax and botulinum neurotoxin. Smiths Detection, a privately held U.K. company, has developed an automated biological agent detector that simultaneously detects up to eight different agents using Immuno-ligand Assay chemistries. This device is an on-demand, portable system that identifies specific biological agents and their concentration levels. We believe that the primary competition for the Anthrax Smoke Detector is PCR-based methods. However, the complexity of PCR makes automated implementation extremely expensive. We believe that the Anthrax Smoke Detector operating costs will be substantially less than PCR-based methods. Thus, we expect to be competitive with companies offering these PCR methods. Moreover, we believe the two technologies are synergistic and may be employed in concert. In order to compete against vendors of PCR-based methods, we will need to demonstrate the advantages of our products over alternative existing technologies and products and the potential cost advantages of our products relative to these conventional technologies and products. We also expect to encounter intense competition from a number of established and development-stage companies that continually enter the bioterrorism detection device market. Our competitors may succeed in developing or marketing technologies and products that are more effective or commercially attractive than our potential products or that render our technologies and potential products obsolete. As these companies develop their technologies, they may develop proprietary positions that prevent us from successfully commercializing our products. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY We have a right to receive a non-exclusive royalty-free license to any intellectual property developed by JPL under tasks that we have funded pursuant to our technology affiliate agreement with them. If we believe that we need rights greater than a non-exclusive royalty-free license to successfully develop and market a product likely to emerge from an individual task pursuant to this agreement, we have a right to apply for the additional intellectual property rights before initiation of the task. The United States government will receive a non-exclusive, non-transferable, royalty-free license to any intellectual property developed by JPL pursuant to the technology affiliate agreement. 7 On September 30, 2003, we entered into a licensing agreement with the California Institute of Technology, which we refer to as Caltech, whereby we obtained an exclusive, royalty-bearing license to make, have made, import, use, sell and offer for sale specified licensed products that incorporate patent rights referenced in the technology affiliates agreement with JPL as well as a nonexclusive, royalty-bearing license to make, import, use, sell, offer for sale, reproduce, distribute, display, perform, create derivative works of, and otherwise exploit the technology not covered by the patent rights incorporated into the specified licensed products. The specified licensed products include any product or device used to detect pathogens, spores, and biological warfare agents developed under the terms of the licensing agreement. Caltech reserves the right to make, have made, import, use, sell, and offer for sale the licensed products for noncommercial educational and research purposes, but not for commercial purposes. Under this licensing agreement, we also have a right to sublicense to third parties, but the sublicensees do not have a right to grant further sublicenses. Pursuant to this licensing agreement, we are required to have all licensed products manufactured substantially in the United States; this requirement may be waived upon a showing by us that domestic manufacturing is not commercially feasible. The United States government will receive a non-exclusive, non-transferable, paid-up license to practice or have practiced any inventions covered by the licensing agreement. As part of the sale of our wholly-owned subsidiary, Dasibi Environmental Corp. to a third party in March 2002, we obtained a perpetual nonexclusive license to exploit all of Dasibi's intellectual property rights anywhere in the universe outside of mainland China. Dasibi's core business had been the design, manufacture and marketing of automated continuous monitoring instruments used to detect and measure various types of air pollution, such as "acid rain," "ozone depletion" and "smog episodes." Dasibi also supplied computer-controlled calibration systems that verify the accuracy of our instruments, data loggers to collect and manage pollutant information, and final reporting software for remote centralized applications. ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY We currently do not own or lease any property. As of January 2004, we moved our corporate headquarters to 9595 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700, Beverly Hills, California, an office space leased by Astor Capital, Inc., a company partially owned by our President and Chief Executive Officer. We believe that this space is adequate for our current needs and plan to lease property for our manufacturing facility as our business demands require in the future. ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS TAYLOR, TAYLOR & DREIFUS V POLLUTION RESEARCH AND CONTROL CORP. No. 99-1100-CA01 Circuit Court Escambia, Florida In June, 1999, a lawsuit was filed against us by Taylor, Taylor, & Dreifus, a Florida general partnership alleging default by our company under a promissory note and failure to make lease payments, all relating to a former subsidiary bankruptcy in 1998. The amount of claim is estimated at $300,000. We have filed a counterclaim against the partnership alleging that the note and lease payments are not due because of fraudulent representations made at the time of acquisition of the former subsidiary business. Plaintiff has failed to pursue this action. WALT DISNEY WORLD CO. V. POLLUTION RESEARCH AND CONTROL CORP. AND DASIBI ENVIRONMENTAL CORP. (Case No. BC 274013 Los Angeles Superior Court) 8 On May 15, 2002, the above plaintiff filed a lawsuit alleging a single cause of action for unlawful detainer against us and our former wholly-owned subsidiary, Dasibi Environmental Corp. The complaint alleges that pursuant to a lease agreement, we owe the plaintiff unpaid rent in the amount of $249,366.85, and damages at the rate of $1,272.50 for each day Dasibi continued possession of the premises commencing May 1, 2002. Plaintiff has obtained a default judgment against us and a writ of execution has been obtained. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS None. PART II ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS Our common stock is traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "UDTT." The following table sets forth the high and low sales prices of our common stock on the OTC Bulletin Board for the periods indicated, as reported by the OTC Bulletin Board. These quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and may not represent actual transactions. HIGH LOW YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002 First Quarter $0.69 $ 0.36 Second Quarter 0.42 0.12 Third Quarter 0.27 0.14 Fourth Quarter 0.32 0.16 YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 First Quarter $0.25 $0.17 Second Quarter 0.31 0.18 Third Quarter 0.54 0.22 Fourth Quarter 0.80 0.45 YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2004 First Quarter (Through March 29, 2004 $1.01 $0.60 As of March 25, 2004, we had 1,180 shareholders of record of our common stock. DIVIDENDS We do not currently pay any dividends on our common stock, and we currently intend to retain any future earnings for use in our business. Any future determination as to the payment of dividends on our common stock will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend on our earnings, operating and financial condition, capital requirements and other factors 9 deemed relevant by the Board of Directors, including the General Corporation Law of the State of California. The declaration of dividends on our common stock also may be restricted by the provisions of credit agreements that we may enter into from time to time. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES During fiscal 2003, we issued the following securities which were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. We did not employ any form of general solicitation or advertising in connection with the offer and sale of the securities described below. In addition, we believe the purchasers of the securities are "accredited investors" for the purpose of Rule 501 of the Securities Act. For these reasons, among others, the offer and sale of the following securities were made in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act or Regulation D promulgated by the SEC under the Securities Act: o Commencing in January 2003 and during each month in 2003 thereafter (other than February and October), we were engaged in an offering of an aggregate of 1,719,106 shares of common stock for a total purchase price of $457,275. We incurred $45,581 in placement fees, and our net proceeds were $411,694. o In January, February and August 2003, we issued an aggregate of 3,357,000 shares of common stock to various consultants for their consulting services rendered to us valued at $1,181,280. o On October 15, 2003, we issued warrants to purchase an aggregate of 600,000 shares of common stock to two consultants in connection with consulting services rendered to us valued at $185,400. These warrants are immediately exercisable. o On February 15, 2003, we agreed to reprice warrants to purchase 300,000 shares of common stock, from $2.25 and $4.50 per share to $0.12 per share. The repriced warrants were valued at $30,000. o On March 31, 2003, we agreed to reprice warrants to purchase 260,191 shares of common stock, from $4.00 per share to $0.10 per share. The repriced warrants were valued at $26,019. We incurred $2,602 in offering costs in connection with the repricing. o In February and April 2003, we issued an aggregate of 559,858 shares of common stock pursuant to exercises of warrants. Our net proceeds from these exercises were $62,018. o In April, July, October and December 2003, we issued an aggregate of 415,000 shares of common stock to an unrelated entity in connection with loan fees arising from bridge financing provided by that entity. The loan fees are valued at $188,400. During fiscal 2003, we issued the following securities which were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. No commission or other remuneration was paid or given in connection with the issuance of these securities. For these reasons, among others, 10 the securities issued in the following transaction were exempt from registration by Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act: o In January, March and October 2003, we issued 3,889,044 shares of common stock upon the conversion of debt and accrued and unpaid interest in the aggregate amount of $573,805. During fiscal 2003, we issued the following securities which were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. No offer or sale of the securities was made to a person in the United States. We believe that each purchaser of securities was not a U.S. person as defined in Rule 902(k) of Regulation S and did not acquire the securities for the account or benefit of any U.S. person. We did not engage in any directed selling efforts in the United States. For these reasons, among others, the offer and sale of the following securities were not subject to Section 5 of the Securities Act by virtue of Regulation S promulgated by the SEC under the Securities Act: o In fiscal 2003, we issued 14,188,797 shares of common stock to non-U.S. persons, as such term is defined in Regulation S, for an aggregate offering price of $2,861,980. We incurred $394,850 in placement fees, and our net proceeds were $2,467,130. ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION PLAN OF OPERATION In August 2002, we entered into a technology affiliates agreement with JPL to develop technology for our bio-terrorism detection equipment. The agreement provides that JPL will develop its proprietary bacterial spore detection technology for integration into our existing aerosol monitoring system. We are entitled to receive a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to any technology developed under the terms of the agreement. We also have entered into a licensing agreement with Caltech whereby we obtained an exclusive license to sell products that incorporate the patented technology referenced in the agreement with JPL. We expect to complete an automated prototype by in the summer of 2004, and to begin testing sometime during the fall of 2004. We require immediate financing to repay our indebtedness and continue operations. We require approximately $1.7 million to repay indebtedness in the next twelve months and at least $1.5 million in the next six to twelve months to complete our existing prototype, engage in testing of the device, and revise the technology or reengineer the device as may be necessary or desirable and otherwise execute our business plan. We actively continue to pursue additional 11 equity or debt financings but at the date hereof, do not have any funding commitments. Currently, our cash on hand, together with cash generated by operations, cannot sufficiently fund future operating losses and capital requirements. If we are unable to obtain financing on terms acceptable to us, or at all, we will not be able to accomplish any or all of our initiatives and will be forced to consider steps that would protect our assets against our creditors. During the next twelve months we may purchase equipment to develop and manufacture our Anthrax Smoke Detector and we may hire approximately five employees, depending on the level of funding, if any, we receive, and our progress on the development of our Anthrax Smoke Detector. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES CONSOLIDATION The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Universal Detection Technology and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. REVENUE RECOGNITION Revenue is recognized upon shipment of products. Title of goods is transferred when the products are shipped from our facility. Income not earned is recorded as deferred revenue. INVENTORIES Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in first-out) basis or market. ADVERTISING EXPENSES We expense advertising costs as incurred. During the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, we did not have significant advertising costs. EQUIPMENT AND DEPRECIATION Equipment was recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation was provided for on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally five years. Total depreciation expense was $152 and $-0- for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION We account for stock based compensation in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation." This standard requires us to adopt the "fair value" method with respect to stock-based compensation of consultants and other non-employees. We did not change our method of accounting with respect to employee stock options; we continue to account for these under the "intrinsic value" method and to furnish the pro-forma disclosures required by SFAS 123. 12 VALUATION OF THE COMPANY'S COMMON STOCK Unless otherwise disclosed, all stock based transactions entered into by us have been valued at the market value of our common stock on the date the transaction was entered into or have been valued using the Black-Scholes Model to estimate the fair market value. EARNINGS PER SHARE We compute earnings per common share in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, Earnings per Share ("SFAS 128"). SFAS 128 simplifies the standards for computing earnings per share ("EPS") previously found in Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 15, Earnings Per Share, and makes them more comparable to international EPS standards. SFAS 128 replaces the presentation of primary EPS with a presentation of basic EPS. In addition, SFAS 128 requires dual presentation of basic and diluted EPS on the face of the income statement for all entities with complex capital structures and requires a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic EPS computation to the numerator and denominator of the diluted EPS computation. However, that presentation is not required if the effect is antidilutive. Accordingly, that presentation has not been made. CASH EQUIVALENTS For purposes of reporting cash flows, we consider all short term, interest bearing deposits with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The carrying amounts of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses, notes payable and convertible debt approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these items. IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS We evaluate our long-lived assets by measuring the carrying amounts of assets against the estimated undiscounted future cash flows associated with them. At the time the carrying value of those assets exceeds their fair value, impairment is recognized. To date, no adjustments to the carrying value of the assets has been made. RESEARCH AND SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT COSTS In 2002, we entered into a technology affiliates agreement with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to develop technology for its bio-terrorism detection equipment. These costs are charged to expense as incurred. Research and development expenses were $199,000 and $82,000 for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively. INCOME TAXES Deferred income taxes are recorded to reflect the tax consequences in future years of temporary differences between the tax basis of the assets and 13 liabilities and their financial statement amounts at the end of each reporting period. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. Income tax expense is the tax payable for the current period and the change during the period in deferred tax assets and liabilities. The deferred tax assets and liabilities have been netted to reflect the tax impact of temporary differences. At December 31, 2003 and 2002, a full valuation allowance has been established for the deferred tax asset as management believes that it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized. USE OF ESTIMATES IN THE PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 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 of the financial statements and revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. RECLASSIFICATION Certain amounts reported in our financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2002, have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS In December 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard ("SFAS") No. 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation-Transition and Disclosure-an amendment of SFAS No. 123." This Statement amends SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," to provide alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. In addition, this Statement amends the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123 to require prominent disclosures in both annual and interim financial statements about the method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation and the effect of the method used on reported results. Under the provisions of SFAS No. 148, companies that choose to adopt the accounting provisions of SFAS No. 123 will be permitted to select from three transition methods: Prospective method, Modified prospective method and Retroactive restatement method. The transition and annual disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 148 are effective for the fiscal years ending after December 15, 2002. Management does not anticipate the implementation of this Statement to have a material impact on the Company's financial statements. In April 2003, FASB issued SFAS No. 149, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," which is effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003 and for hedging relationships designated after June 30, 2003. This statement amends and clarifies financial accounting and reporting for derivative instruments including certain instruments embedded in other contracts and for hedging activities under SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on our financial statements. 14 In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, "Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Both Liabilities and Equity," which is effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003, and otherwise is effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. SFAS No. 150 establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on our financial statements. In December 2002, the FASB issued Interpretation 45, "Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others" ("FIN 45") was issued. FIN 45 requires a guarantor entity, at the inception of a guarantee covered by the measurement provisions of the interpretation, to record a liability for the fair value of the obligation undertaken in issuing the guarantee. FIN 45 applies prospectively to guarantees the Company issues or modifies subsequent to December 31, 2002. We have historically not issued guarantees and therefore FIN 45 will not have a material effect on our financial statements. In January 2003, the FASB issued FIN 46, "Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities." FIN 46 clarifies the application of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51, "Consolidated Financial Statements," for certain entities which do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties or in which equity investors do not have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest ("variable interest entities"). Variable interest entities will be required to be consolidated by their primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity is determined to be the party that absorbs a majority of the entity's expected losses, receives a majority of its expected returns, or both, as a result of holding variable interests, which are ownership, contractual, or other pecuniary interests in an entity. FIN 46 applies immediately to variable interest entities created after January 31, 2003, and to variable interest entities in which an enterprise obtains an interest after that date. It applies in the first fiscal year or interim period beginning after December 15, 2003, to variable interest entities in which an enterprise holds a variable interest that it acquired before February 1, 2003. FIN 46 applies to public enterprises as of the beginning of the applicable interim or annual period. The Company's adoption of FIN 46 did not have any impact upon the Company's financial condition or results of operations. In November 2002, the Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") reached a consensus on Issue 00-21, "Accounting for Revenue Arrangements with Multiple-Deliverables" ("EITF 00-21"). EITF 00-21 addresses how to account for arrangements that may involve the delivery or performance of multiple products, services and/or rights to use assets. The consensus mandates how to identify whether goods or services or both which are to be delivered separately in a bundled sales arrangement should be accounted for separately because they are "separate units of accounting." The guidance can affect the timing of revenue recognition for such arrangements, even though it does not change rules governing the timing or pattern of revenue recognition of individual items accounted for separately. The final consensus will be applicable to agreements entered into in fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2003, with early adoption permitted. Additionally, companies will be permitted to apply the consensus guidance to all existing arrangements as the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle in accordance with APB Opinion No. 20, Accounting Changes. We do not believe the adoption of EITF 00-21 will have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations. 15 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 2003 COMPARED TO 2002 REVENUES. Revenues in 2003 were $0 compared to $30,000 in 2002. This decrease was due to the lack of any sales in 2003 compared to the sale of one prototype device during 2002. SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. Selling, general and administrative expenses totaled $1,655,863 in 2003 and $721,487 in 2002. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses primarily is a result of a significant increase in our use of consultants and the payment of our officer's salary which had been waived from September 2001 through June 1, 2003, and a bonus. Selling, general and administrative expenses consist primarily of accounting fees, legal fees and bio-terrorism product consulting and marketing. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES. Research and development expenses increased to $199,000 in 2003 from $82,000 in 2002. This increase in research and development expenses was due to the additional payments made to JPL pursuant to our technology affiliates agreement. INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS. Operating loss for 2003 was $4,725,153 compared to operating loss of $3,321,526 in 2002. This increase is primarily due to the increase in our selling, general and administrative expenses, marketing expenses, and our research and development expenses. We have reported the operations of Dasibi Environmental Corp. as discontinued operations. We sold Dasibi on March 25, 2002. Dasibi had assets of approximately $967,000 and liabilities of approximately $2,072,000 as of December 31, 2001 and a loss from operations from October 1, 2001 to December 31, 2001 of approximately $813,770. INTEREST EXPENSE. Interest expense decreased from $232,345 in 2002 to $208,063 in 2003. At December 31, 2003, we had an approximate net operating loss carry-forward of $12,500,000. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Net cash provided by (used in) our operating activities during 2003 was ($3,133,767), and during 2002 was ($555,062). Net cash provided by (used in) our investing activities during 2003 was ($153,892), and during 2002 was $0. Net cash provided by financing activities during 2003 was $3,293,240, and during 2001 was $421,626. Our total cash and cash equivalent balance at December 31, 2003, was $14,899, as compared to December 31, 2002, which was $9,318. Because of the low levels of our cash balances, we may not be able to continue operations at our current levels or at all. Our cash flow is dependent on development of products in a cost efficient manner that are commercially accepted on a timely basis, acceptance of our technology, the signing of contracts, collections, all of which are difficult to predict with accuracy. Historically, we have financed operations through private debt and the issuance of common stock. Since our financial position has deteriorated, financial institutions have been 16 unwilling to lend to us and the cost of obtaining working capital from investors has been expensive. During fiscal 2003 and 2002 and through the date of this report, we have received debt financing upon various terms, as follows: A. During April 2002, we borrowed $22,526, due the earlier of June 29, 2002, or upon us raising funds in excess of $30,000, bearing interest at 10% per annum. The lender has verbally agreed to extend the terms of the note to a date to be mutually agreed upon by the parties. B. During June 2002, we borrowed $35,000, due the earlier of September 10, 2002, or upon us raising funds in excess of $50,000, bearing interest at 10% per annum. If the loan was not repaid within 30 days after the due date, the holder was to receive 50,000 shares of our common stock. The note has not been repaid and the lender has verbally agreed to extend the terms of the note to a date to be mutually agreed upon by the parties. The 50,000 shares of our common stock have not been issued. C. From March 2003 to November 2003, we entered into 11 loans with affiliates and non-affiliates evidenced by promissory notes with an aggregate face amount of $450,000. The term of these loans ranges from 18 days to four months. The interest rates for these loans range from 5% to 18% per annum, and two of the loans bear no interest. We have repaid an aggregate of $95,000 in principal amounts of these notes as of December 31, 2003. Our working capital deficit at December 31, 2003, was $1,567,135. SEASONALITY We do not believe that our business is seasonal. CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS AND RISK FACTORS The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only risks and uncertainties we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial also may impair our business operations. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, results of operations and financial condition could suffer. In that event the trading price of our common stock could decline, and our shareholders may lose all or part of their investment in our common stock. The risks discussed below also include forward-looking statements and our actual results may differ substantially from those discussed in these forward-looking statements. OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT EXPRESSES DOUBT ABOUT OUR ABILITY TO CONTINUE AS A GOING CONCERN. Our independent auditors' report, dated February 4, 2004, includes an explanatory paragraph relating to substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern, due to our working capital deficit at December 31, 2003, and the sale of our operating subsidiary. We have experienced operating losses since the date of the auditors' report and in prior years. We have been unable to pay all of our creditors and certain other obligations in accordance with their 17 terms, and as a result, we are in default on certain debt obligations equaling approximately $550,000 as of December 31, 2003. These defaults currently restrict our ability to file registration statements in connection with capital-raising transactions on Form S-3, which may make it more difficult for us to raise additional capital. We have limited cash on hand and short-term investments and we do not expect to generate material cash from operations this year. We have attempted to raise additional capital through debt or equity financing and to date have had limited success. If we are unable to obtain financing on terms acceptable to us, or at all, we will not be able to accomplish any or all of our initiatives and will be forced to consider steps that would protect our assets against our creditors. WE NEED ADDITIONAL CAPITAL TO FUND OUR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES. IF WE OBTAIN FINANCING, EXISTING SHAREHOLDER INTERESTS MAY BE DILUTED, AND IF WE CANNOT OBTAIN ADEQUATE FINANCING, WE MAY CEASE OPERATIONS. The current down-trend in the financial markets have made it extremely difficult for us to raise additional capital for our research and development activities. If we cannot raise additional capital, we will not be able to pursue our business strategies as scheduled, or at all, and we may cease operations. If we raise additional funds by issuing equity or convertible debt securities, the percentage ownership of our shareholders will be diluted. In addition, any convertible securities issued may not contain a minimum conversion price, which may make it more difficult for us to raise financing and may cause the market price of our common stock to decline because of the indeterminable overhang that is created by the discount to market conversion feature. In addition, any new securities could have rights, preferences and privileges senior to those of our common stock. Furthermore, we cannot assure you that additional financing will be available when and to the extent we require or that, if available, it will be on acceptable terms. WE HAVE A HISTORY OF LOSSES AND WE DO NOT ANTICIPATE THAT WE WILL BE PROFITABLE IN FISCAL 2004. We do not anticipate having a product for sale until our Anthrax Smoke Detector is commercialized, which could take several more years. We have not been profitable in the past years and had an accumulated deficit of approximately $20.9 million as of December 31, 2003. During the fiscal 2003, we incurred a net loss of approximately $4.7 million. Achieving profitability depends upon numerous factors, including out ability to develop, market and sell commercially accepted products timely and cost-efficiently. We do not anticipate that we will be profitable in fiscal 2004. WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT OUR BIO-TERRORISM DETECTION DEVICE WILL WORK OR BE COMMERCIALLY VIABLE. Our product in development requires further research, development, laboratory testing and demonstration of commercial scale manufacturing before it can be proven to be commercially viable. Potential products that appear to be promising at early stages of development may not reach the market for a number of reasons. These reasons include the possibilities that the product may be ineffective, unsafe, difficult or uneconomical to manufacture on a large scale, fail to achieve market acceptance, or is precluded from commercialization by proprietary rights of third parties. We cannot predict with any degree of certainty when, or if, the research, development, testing and regulatory approval process (if required), will be completed. If our 18 product development efforts are unsuccessful or if we are unable to develop a commercially viable product timely, we would need to consider steps to protect our assets against our creditors. OUR RELIANCE ON THIRD PARTIES FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MAY AFFECT OUR FUTURE PROSPECTS. We do not maintain our own laboratory and we do not employ our own researchers. We contract with third parties to conduct research and development activities and we expect to continue to do so in the future. Because we rely on third parties for our research and development activities, we have less direct control over those activities and cannot assure you that the research will be done properly or in a timely manner. Our inability to conduct research and development may delay or impair our ability to commercialize our technology. The cost and time to establish or locate an alternative research and development facility to develop our technology could have a materially adverse affect on our future prospects. OUR PRODUCTS MAY NOT BE COMMERCIALLY ACCEPTED WHICH WILL ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR REVENUES AND PROFITABILITY. Our ability to enter into the bio-terrorism detection device market, establish brand recognition and compete effectively depends upon many factors, including broad commercial acceptance of our products. If our products are not commercially accepted, we will not recognize meaningful revenue and may not continue to operate. The success of our products will depend in large part on the breadth of information these products capture and the timeliness of delivery of that information. The commercial success of our products also depends upon the quality and acceptance of other competing products, general economic and political conditions and other tangible and intangible factors, all of which can change and cannot be predicted with certainty. We cannot assure you that our new products will achieve market acceptance or will generate significant revenue. THE MARKET FOR OUR PLANNED PRODUCT IS RAPIDLY CHANGING AND COMPETITIVE. NEW PRODUCTS MAY BE DEVELOPED BY OTHERS, WHICH COULD IMPAIR OUR ABILITY TO DEVELOP, GROW OR MAINTAIN OUR BUSINESS AND BE COMPETITIVE. Our industry is subject to rapid and substantial technological change. Developments by others may render our technology and planned product noncompetitive or obsolete, or we may be unable to keep pace with technological developments or other market factors. Competition from other biotechnology companies, universities, government research organizations and others diversifying into our field is intense and is expected to increase. Many of these entities have significantly greater research and development capabilities and budgets than we do, as well as substantially greater marketing, manufacturing, financial and managerial resources. These entities could represent significant competition for us. Our resources are limited and we may experience technical challenges inherent in developing our technology. Our competitors have developed or are in the process of developing technologies that are, or in the future may be, the basis for competition. Our competitors may use different methods to detect biological pathogens in a manner that is more effective and less costly than our planned product and, therefore, represent a serious competitive threat to us. 19 OUR COMMON SHARES HAVE BEEN DELISTED FROM THE NASDAQ SMALLCAP MARKET. On June 11, 2002, we were notified by The Nasdaq Stock Market that we did not meet the continued listing requirements of The Nasdaq SmallCap Market and our common shares were delisted on the close of business on June 19, 2002. Our common stock currently is trading on The Over the Counter Bulletin Board. It is more difficult to raise additional debt or equity financing while trading on The Over the Counter Bulletin Board. If we are unable to raise additional financing, we will not be able to accomplish our business objectives and may consider steps to protect our assets against creditors. OUR OUTSTANDING OPTIONS AND WARRANTS MAY DILUTE OUR SHAREHOLDERS' INTERESTS. As of December 31, 2003, we have granted options and warrants to purchase a total of 11,834,560 shares of common stock that have not been exercised. To the extent these outstanding options and warrants are exercised, our shareholders' interests will be diluted. THE LOSS OF OUR PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER MAY DISRUPT OUR BUSINESS. Our success depends in substantial part upon the services of Jacques Tizabi, our President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors. The loss of or the failure to retain the services of Mr. Tizabi could adversely affect the development of our business and our ability to realize or sustain profitable operations. We do not maintain key-man life insurance on Mr. Tizabi and have no present plans to obtain this insurance. WE HAVE LIMITED PROTECTION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND PROPRIETARY RIGHTS OF OUR PRODUCTS. We regard all portions of the designs and technologies incorporated into our products as proprietary and attempt to protect them under trade secret laws. It may be possible for unauthorized third parties to copy certain portions of our products or to "reverse engineer" or otherwise obtain and use to our detriment information we regard as proprietary. The technology for our Anthrax Smoke Detector is being developed pursuant to our technology affiliates agreement with JPL, which is federally funded. The U.S. government has the right to use technologies that it has funded regardless of whether the technology has been licensed to a third party, and thus, has a non-exclusive, non-transferable, irrevocable, paid-up license to practice or have practiced any invention covered by our technology affiliates agreement with JPL. We cannot assure you that our competitors will not independently develop technologies that are substantially equivalent or superior to our technologies. WE MAY BE SUED BY THIRD PARTIES WHO CLAIM OUR PRODUCT INFRINGES ON THEIR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. DEFENDING AN INFRINGEMENT LAWSUIT IS COSTLY AND WE MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE RESOURCES TO DEFEND OURSELVES. We may be exposed to future litigation by third parties based on claims that our technology, product, or activity infringes on the intellectual property rights of others or that we have misappropriated the trade secrets of others. This risk is compounded by the fact that the validity and breadth of claims covered in technology patents in general and the breadth and scope of trade secret protection involves complex legal and factual questions for which important legal principles are unresolved. Any litigation or claims against us, whether or not valid, could result 20 in substantial costs, could place a significant strain on our financial and managerial resources, and could harm our reputation. Our license agreement with Caltech requires that we pay the costs associated with initiating an infringement claim and defending claims by third parties for infringement, subject to certain offsets that may be allowed against amount we may owe to Caltech under the licensing agreement. In addition, intellectual property litigation or claims could force us to do one or more of the following: o cease selling, incorporating, or using any of our technology and/or products that incorporate the challenged intellectual property, which could adversely affect our potential revenue; o obtain a license from the holder of the infringed intellectual property right, which license may be costly or may not be available on reasonable terms, if at all; or o redesign our products, which would be costly and time consuming. OUR STOCK PRICE IS VOLATILE. The trading price of our common stock fluctuates widely and in the future may be subject to similar fluctuations in response to quarter-to-quarter variations in our operating results, announcements of technological innovations or new products by us or our competitors, general conditions in the bio-terrorism detection device industry in which we compete and other events or factors. In addition, in recent years, broad stock market indices, in general, and the securities of technology companies, in particular, have experienced substantial price fluctuations. These broad market fluctuations also may adversely affect the future trading price of our common stock. OUR STOCK HISTORICALLY HAS BEEN THINLY TRADED. THEREFORE, SHAREHOLDERS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SELL THEIR SHARES FREELY. The volume of trading in our common stock historically has been relatively light and a limited market presently exists for the shares. We have no analyst coverage of our securities. The lack of analyst reports about our stock may make it difficult for potential investors to make decisions about whether to purchase our stock and may make it less likely that investors will purchase our stock. We cannot assure you that our trading volume will increase, or that our historically light trading volume or any trading volume whatsoever will be sustained in the future. Therefore, we cannot assure you that our shareholders will be able to sell their shares of our common stock at the time or at the price that they desire, or at all. POTENTIAL ANTI-TAKEOVER TACTICS THROUGH ISSUANCE OF PREFERRED STOCK RIGHTS MAY BE DETRIMENTAL TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS. We are authorized to issue up to 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock, of which none currently are issued and outstanding. The issuance of preferred stock does not require approval by the shareholders of our common stock. Our Board of Directors, in its sole discretion, has the power to issue preferred stock in one or more series and establish the dividend rates and preferences, liquidation preferences, voting rights, redemption and conversion terms and conditions and any other relative rights and preferences with respect to any series of preferred stock. Holders of 21 preferred stock may have the right to receive dividends, certain preferences in liquidation and conversion and other rights, any of which rights and preferences may operate to the detriment of the shareholders of our common stock. Further, the issuance of any preferred stock having rights superior to those of our common stock may result in a decrease in the market price of the common stock and, additionally, could be used by our Board of Directors as an anti-takeover measure or device to prevent a change in our control. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our financial statements and related notes are set forth at pages F-1 through F-21. ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE None. ITEM 8A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES As of the end of the period covered by our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our chief executive officer and acting chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on this evaluation, our chief executive officer and acting chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information required to be included in our periodic SEC reports. In accordance with SEC requirements, our chief executive officer and acting chief financial officer note that, since the date of the most recent evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures to the date of our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB, there have been no significant changes in our internal controls over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation that occurred during the last quarter of fiscal 2003 that has materially affected, or is likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting. Our management, including our chief executive officer and acting chief financial officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls or our internal controls will prevent all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within our company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple errors or mistakes. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people or by management override of the control. The design of any system of controls also is partially based on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and we cannot assure you that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance 22 with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected. PART III ITEM 9. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS; COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES Set forth below are the names, ages, positions and business experience of our directors executive officers as of March 25, 2004.
NAME AGE POSITION - ------------- --- ------------------------------------------- Jacques Tizabi 32 Chief Executive Officer, President, Acting Chief Financial Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors Michael Collins (1) 34 Secretary and Director Matin Emouna (1) 35 Director - ------------------ (1) Member of Audit Committee and Compensation Committee
All directors hold office until the next annual meeting of our shareholders and until their successors have been elected and qualify. Officers serve at the pleasure of the board of directors. BUSINESS EXPERIENCE JACQUES TIZABI has been the Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of our Company since October 2001. He also serves as our Acting Chief Financial Officer. He is the co-founder and managing partner of Astor Capital, Inc., which was founded in 1995 and specializes in investment banking and asset management, predominantly in the area of direct private investment in public companies. Mr. Tizabi has substantial experience in evaluating, structuring and negotiating direct investments in public companies and later stage private companies. Mr. Tizabi holds a B.S. degree in Business from New York University and an M.B.A. from Pepperdine University. MICHAEL COLLINS has been the Secretary and a director of our Company since October 2001. He has been an independent business consultant since December 1998. Between 1993 and 1997, Mr. Collins worked for Twentieth Century Fox International, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment and Savoy Pictures in the field of media management. Mr. Collins received a B.A. in Political Science from Columbia University and an M.B.A. from The Anderson School at UCLA. MATIN EMOUNA has served as a director of our Company since October 2001. Since 1997, Mr. Emouna has maintained his own law practice in New York, where he represents foreign and domestic clients in a broad range of real estate transactions, with emphasis on new constructions, commercial real estate transactions, shopping center development, financing, and 23 commercial leasing. Mr. Emouna also serves as a general counsel for Omni Abstract Title, Radio Sedayeh Iran and several non-profit religious organizations. He holds B.S. degrees in Business Administration and Spanish from New York State University at Albany and a J.D. from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. AUDIT COMMITTEE Our Audit Committee currently consists of Michael Collins and Matin Emouna. Each Audit Committee member is independent within the meaning of the applicable Nasdaq listing standards and applicable rules and regulations promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Our Audit Committee currently does not have a financial expert within the meaning of the applicable SEC rules as management does not believe one is necessary in light of the Company's current stage of product development. SECTION 16(A) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, requires our executive officers and directors, and persons who own more than ten percent of our common stock, to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission initial reports of ownership, and reports of changes in ownership, of our common stock and other equity securities of ours. Executive officers, directors and greater than ten percent shareholders are required by SEC regulations to furnish us with copies of all Section 16(a) reports that they file. To our knowledge, based solely on a review of the copies of the reports furnished to us, and representations from our executive officers and directors that no other reports were required during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003, our executive officers, directors and greater than ten percent shareholders of our common stock, complied with all Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to them, except Jacques Tizabi failed to timely file a Form 4 reporting one transaction. CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS We have adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics which is designed to set the standards of business conduct and ethics and help directors and employees resolve ethical issues. The Code applies to all directors and employees, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer and other persons performing similar functions. The Code covers topics including, but not limited to, conflicts of interest, confidentiality of information, fair dealing with customers, supplies and competitors, and compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. The purpose of the Code is to ensure to the greatest possible extent that our business is conducted in a consistently legal and ethical manner. A copy of the Code is attached as an exhibit to this report. ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION The following table sets forth information concerning the compensation for services in all capacities rendered to us for the three fiscal years ended December 31, 2003, of our Chief Executive Officer and our other executive officers whose annual compensation exceeded $100,000 in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003, if any. We refer to the Chief Executive Officer and these other officers as the named executive officers. 24
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE ANNUAL LONG-TERM COMPENSATION COMPENSATION AWARDS ------------ --------------------- SECURITIES UNDERLYING NAME AND PRINCIPAL POSITION YEAR SALARY BONUS OPTIONS - ---------------------------- ---- ----------- ----------- --------------------- Jacques Tizabi 2003 $145,833 (1) $416,667 (1) 6,800,000 President, Chief Executive 2002 -- (1) -- Officer, Acting CFO and 2001 -- (1) 1,150,000 Chairman of the Board - ------------ (1) To enable us to meet a portion of our obligations as they became due, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer had agreed to allow us to waive cash compensation pursuant to his employment agreement until June 1, 2003. In August 2003, our Board of Directors approved a bonus of $416,667.
OPTION GRANTS IN FISCAL 2003 The following table sets forth certain information regarding the grant of stock options in fiscal 2003 to the named executive officers.
PERCENT OF TOTAL NUMBER OF OPTIONS POTENTIAL REALIZABLE SECURITIES GRANTED TO VALUE AT ASSUMED RATE UNDERLYING EMPLOYEES EXERCISE OF STOCK PRICE OPTIONS IN FISCAL OR BASE EXPIRATION APPRECIATION FOR NAME GRANTED YEAR PRICE DATE OPTION TERM(1) - -------------- -------------- ------------- --------- ---------- ---------- -- ---------- 5% 10% ---------- ---------- Jacques Tizabi 6,800,000 (2) 100% $0.33 8/18/13 $1,411,237 $3,576,357 - ------------- (1) The potential realizable value is based on the assumption that our common stock appreciates at the annual rate shown (compounded annually) from the date of grant until the expiration of the option term. These amounts are calculated pursuant to applicable requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission and do not represent a forecast of the future appreciation of our common stock. (2) These options were exercisable immediately upon grant.
AGGREGATED OPTION EXERCISES IN LAST FISCAL YEAR AND FISCAL YEAR-END OPTION VALUES The following table sets forth, for each of the named executive officers, certain information regarding the exercise of stock options during fiscal 2003, the number of shares of common stock underlying stock options held at fiscal year-end and the value of options held at fiscal year-end based upon the last reported sales price of the common stock on the OTC Bulletin Board on December 31, 2003 ($0.70 per share). 25
SHARES NUMBER OF SECURITIES ACQUIRED UNDERLYING UNEXERCISED VALUE OF UNEXERCISED ON VALUE OPTIONS AT IN-THE-MONEY OPTIONS AT NAME EXERCISE REALIZED DECEMBER 31, 2003 DECEMBER 31, 2003 ----- --------- --------- ----------- - ------------ ------------ - ------------ EXERCISABLE UNEXERCISABLE EXERCISABLE UNEXERCISABLE ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------- Jacques Tizabi -- -- 7,950,000 -- $2,976,000 --
COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS During fiscal 2003, our directors did not receive compensation pursuant to any standard arrangement for their services as directors. When requested by us to attend Board meetings in person, it is our policy to reimburse directors for reasonable travel and lodging expenses incurred in attending these Board meetings. EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS We have an employment agreement with Jacques Tizabi. Mr. Tizabi's employment agreement, dated as of September 24, 2001, provides for Mr. Tizabi to serve as our Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President for a term of five years from any given date, such that there shall always be a minimum of five years remaining under his employment agreement. The employment agreement provides for Mr. Tizabi to receive an annual base salary of $250,000, subject to annual increase based on comparable compensation packages provided to executives of similarly situated companies, and to participate in a bonus plan based on annual performance standards to be established by the compensation committee of our Board of Directors. Mr. Tizabi also is entitled to specified perquisites. If Mr. Tizabi's employment is terminated due to his death, the employment agreement provides that we will pay Mr. Tizabi's estate his remaining base salary during the remaining scheduled term of the employment agreement, accelerate the vesting of his options and continue to provide family medical benefits. If Mr. Tizabi's employment is terminated due to his disability, the employment agreement provides that we will pay Mr. Tizabi his remaining base salary during the remaining scheduled term of the employment agreement (reduced by any amounts paid under long-term disability insurance policy maintained by us for the benefit of Mr. Tizabi). If Mr. Tizabi terminates the employment agreement for cause, if we terminate the employment agreement without cause or in the event of a change of control, in which event the employment of Mr. Tizabi terminates automatically, we will pay Mr. Tizabi his remaining base salary during the remaining scheduled term of the employment agreement and an amount based on his past bonuses and continue to provide specified benefits and perquisites. If Mr. Tizabi terminates the employment agreement without cause or we terminate the employment agreement for cause, Mr. Tizabi is entitled to receive all accrued and unpaid salary and other compensation and all accrued and unused vacation and sick pay. If any of the payments due Mr. Tizabi upon termination qualifies as "excess parachute payments" under the Internal Revenue Code, Mr. Tizabi also is entitled to an additional payment to cover the tax consequences associated with excess parachute payments. 26 ITEM 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS The following table sets forth information as of May 25, 2004, relating to the ownership of our common stock, by (i) each person known by us to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the outstanding shares of our common stock, (ii) each of our directors and nominees, (iii) each of our named executive officers and (iv) all of our executive officers and directors as a group. Except as may be indicated in the footnotes to the table and subject to applicable community property laws, each person has the sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares owned. The address of each person listed is in care of Universal Detection Technology, 9595 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 700, Beverly Hills, California 90212, unless otherwise set forth below.
Number of Shares of Common Stock Percent of NAME AND ADDRESS Beneficially Owned (1) Class (1) - ---------------- ---------------------- ------------ Jacques Tizabi (2)......................... 8,157,223 17.1% Michael Collins............................ -- * Matin Emouna............................... -- * Daniel Greenspun (3)....................... 2,044,455 5.2% Directors and executive officers as a group (3 persons) (2)................. 8,157,223 17.1% * Indicates less than 1% beneficial ownership. - ------------------- (1) Under Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act, certain shares may be deemed to be beneficially owned by more than one person (if, for example, persons share the power to vote or the power to dispose of the shares). In addition, shares are deemed to be beneficially owned by a person if the person has the right to acquire the shares (for example, upon exercise of an option) within 60 days of the date as of which the information is provided. In computing the percentage ownership of any person, the amount of shares outstanding is deemed to include the amount of shares beneficially owned by that person (and only that person) by reason of these acquisition rights. As a result, the percentage of outstanding shares of any person as shown in this table does not necessarily reflect the person's actual ownership with respect to the number of shares of our common stock actually outstanding at March 24, 2004. (2) Includes (a) 7,950,000 shares that may be acquired upon the exercise of options, which are or will become exercisable on or prior to May 24, 2004, (b) 189,900 shares that may be acquired upon the exercise of warrants owned by Astor Capital, Inc., (c) 6,000 shares that may be acquired upon the exercise of warrants owned by JRT Holdings, Inc., and (d) 9,523 shares that may be acquired upon the conversion of a convertible debenture owned by JRT Holdings, Inc. Mr. Tizabi and Mr. Ali Moussavi, each a fifty-percent owner of Astor Capital, Inc., share voting and dispositive power. Mr. Tizabi and Mr. Raymond Tizabi, each a fifty-percent owner of JRT Holdings, Inc., share voting and dispositive power. 27 (3) Includes 909,091 shares that may be acquired upon the exercise of warrants, which are or will become exercisable on or prior to May 24, 2004.
EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANS The following table summarizes information about the equity securities authorized for issuance under our compensation plans as of December 31, 2003.
NUMBER OF NUMBER OF SECURITIES SECURITIES TO BE WEIGHTED-AVERAGE REMAINING ISSUED UPON EXERCISE PRICE AVAILABLE FOR EXERCISE OF OF OUTSTANDING FUTURE ISSUANCE OUTSTANDING OPTIONS, UNDER EQUITY OPTIONS, WARRANTS WARRANTS AND COMPENSATION PLAN CATEGORY AND RIGHTS RIGHTS PLANS ------------- ---------- ------ --------------- Equity compensation plans approved by -0- -- 4,500,000 security holders (1) Equity compensation plans not 9,000,000 $0.37 -0- approved by security holders Total 9,000,000 $0.37 4,500,000 - ------------- (1) These compensation plans are discussed further in Note 8 to the financial statements included in the Annual Report of Form 10-KSB.
ITEM 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS During fiscal 2003 and 2002, Astor Capital, Inc., a company in which our Chief Executive Officer owns a 50% interest and is the President of, received placement fees in the aggregate amounts of $157,633 and $34,900, respectively, in connection with private placements and equity financings for us. Effective June 1, 2003, we entered into an agreement with Astor Capital, Inc., pursuant to which we are required to pay $25,000 per month for investment banking and strategic advisory services as well as a 10% fee for all debt and equity financing raised for us. During the year ended December 31, 2003, we paid Astor Capital, Inc. $28,654 in connection with the use of the office space leased by them. See "Employment Agreements" for a summary of our employment agreement with our President and Chief Executive Officer. ITEM 13. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (A) EXHIBITS The exhibits listed in the Exhibit Index located at Page E-1 are filed pursuant to Item 13(a) of this Report. (B) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K None. 28 ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES The Audit Committee approved the engagement of AJ. Robbins, PC as our independent auditors for the year ended December 31, 2003. The Committee also has approved the engagement of AJ. Robbins as our independent auditors through the quarter year ending September 30, 2004. AUDIT FEES The aggregate fees billed by AJ. Robbins for the audit and review of our annual financial statements and services that are normally provided by an accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, were approximately $59,138 and $59,345, respectively. AUDIT-RELATED FEES The aggregate fees billed by AJ. Robbins, PC for assurance and related services rendered by AJ. Robbins that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of our financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, were approximately $0 and $25,707, respectively. TAX FEES The aggregate fees billed by AJ. Robbins, PC for professional services rendered for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, were approximately $18,843 and $10,996, respectively. ALL OTHER FEES No other fees were billed by AJ. Robbins, PC for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002. Prior to engagement, the Audit Committee pre-approved all non-audit services performed by the independent auditor. 29 SIGNATURES In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. Date: March 30, 2004 UNIVERSAL DETECTION TECHNOLOGY By: /s/ Jacques Tizabi ----------------------------------------------- Jacques Tizabi, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Jacques Tizabi, his attorney-in-fact, each with the power of substitution, for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-KSB, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and all documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agents, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming said attorney-in-fact and agents or any of them, or his or their substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. In accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. Date: March 30, 2004 /s/ Jacques Tizabi ----------------------------------------------------- Jacques Tizabi, President, Chief Executive Officer, Acting Chief Financial Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors (Principal Executive, Financial and Accounting Officer) Date: March 30, 2004 /s/ Michael Collins ------------------------------------------------- Michael Collins, Secretary and Director Date: March 30, 2004 /s/ Matin Emouna ------------------------------------------------- Matin Emouna, Director 30 UNIVERSAL DETECTION TECHNOLOGY AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY POLLUTION RESEARCH AND CONTROL CORP.) INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PAGE Independent Auditors' Report F-2 Consolidated Balance Sheet F-3 Consolidated Statements of Operations F-4 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) F-5 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows F-6 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-7 F-1 AJ. ROBBINS, P.C. 216 SIXTEENTH STREET SUITE 600 DENVER, COLORADO 80202 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT Audit Committee Universal Detection Technology (f/k/a Pollution Research and Control Corporation and Subsidiaries) Beverly Hills, California We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Universal Detection Technology and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2003, and the related statements of operations, changes in stockholders' equity (deficit), and cash flows for each of the years in the two year period then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Universal Detection Technology and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2003, and the results of its consolidated operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the two year period then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America. The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, the Company has suffered recurring losses from operations and has a net capital deficiency that raises substantial doubt about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 2. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. DENVER, COLORADO FEBRUARY 4, 2004 F-2 UNIVERSAL DETECTION TECHNOLOGY AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY POLLUTION RESEARCH AND CONTROL CORP.) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET DECEMBER 31, 2003 ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents $ 14,899 Restricted cash 100,233 Due from related parties 29,099 Bridge notes, related party 50,000 Inventories 20,000 Prepaid expenses 1,045,155 -------------- Total Current Assets 1,259,386 EQUIPMENT, NET 3,507 -------------- $ 1,262,893 ============== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts payable, trade $ 112,759 Accrued liabilities 701,500 Notes payable, related party 40,000 Notes payable 1,517,526 Accrued interest expense 454,736 -------------- Total current liabilities 2,826,521 -------------- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT): Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 20,000,000 shares --- Authorized, -0- issued and outstanding Common stock, no par value, 480,000,000 shares Authorized, 35,002,197 issued and outstanding 15,705,055 Additional paid-in-capital 3,606,891 Accumulated (deficit) (20,875,574) -------------- Total stockholders' equity (deficit) (1,563,628) -------------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit) $ 1,262,893 ==============
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. F-3 UNIVERSAL DETECTION TECHNOLOGY AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY POLLUTION RESEARCH AND CONTROL CORP.) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002
2003 2002 --------------- -------------- REVENUE $ --- $ 30,000 COST OF GOODS SOLD --- 8,600 --------------- -------------- GROSS PROFIT --- 21,400 --------------- -------------- OPERATING EXPENSES: Selling, general and administrative 1,655,863 721,487 Marketing 1,932,512 45,000 Research and development 199,000 82,000 Loss on write-down of inventory --- 1,894,342 Loss on legal judgment --- 249,000 --------------- -------------- Total expenses 3,787,375 2,991,829 --------------- -------------- (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS (3,787,375) (2,970,429) OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE): Interest income 726 --- Interest expense (208,063) (232,345) Amortization of loan fees (235,136) (5,752) Beneficial conversion feature of convertible debt (495,305) (113,000) --------------- -------------- Total other income (expense) (937,778) (351,097) --------------- -------------- (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES (4,725,153) (3,321,526) INCOME TAX EXPENSE --- --- --------------- -------------- LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS (4,725,153) (3,321,526) DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS: (Loss) from operations of discontinued subsidiaries (less applicable income tax expense of $-0-) --- (149,745) Gain on disposal of subsidiaries, including provision of $-0- for operating losses during phase-out period less applicable income taxes of $-0- --- 1,490,553 --------------- -------------- TOTAL GAIN FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS --- 1,340,808 --------------- -------------- NET (LOSS) $ (4,725,153) $ (1,980,718) =============== ============== NET (LOSS) PER SHARE - BASIC AND DILUTED: Continuing operations $ (0.23) $ (0.40) Discontinued operations: (Loss) from operations --- (0.02) Gain on disposal --- 0.18 --------------- -------------- $ (0.23) $ (0.24) =============== ============== WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES - BASIC AND DILUTED 20,919,845 8,212,300 =============== ==============
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. F-4
UNIVERSAL DETECTION TECHNOLOGY AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY POLLUTION RESEARCH AND CONTROL CORP.) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002 AND 2003 Total Stockholders' Common Stock Additional Accumulated Equity Shares Amount Paid-in-Capital Deficit (Deficit) ------------ ----------- --------------- ------------- -------------- BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2001 5,949,616 $ 9,789,742 $ 2,485,062 $ (14,169,703) $ (1,894,899) Conversion of convertible debt and accrued interest 2,072,464 505,238 --- --- 505,238 Stock based compensation for consulting services --- --- 111,112 --- 111,112 Common stock issued for services 730,000 154,250 --- --- 154,250 Stock issued in private placements, net of offering costs of $34,900 2,121,312 364,100 --- --- 364,100 Value of stock based compensation issued for sale of Dasibi --- --- 160,993 --- 160,993 Value of beneficial conversion feature of convertible debt --- --- 113,000 --- 113,000 Net (loss) for the year --- --- --- (1,980,718) (1,980,718) ------------ ----------- --------------- ------------- -------------- BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2002 10,873,392 10,813,330 2,870,167 (16,150,421) (2,466,924) Common stock issued for services 3,357,000 1,181,280 --- --- 1,181,280 Common stock issued for loan fees 415,000 198,400 --- --- 198,400 Conversion of convertible debt and accrued interest 3,889,044 573,805 --- --- 573,805 Stock issued in private placements net of offering costs of $443,033 15,907,903 2,876,222 --- --- 2,876,222 Fair market value of repriced warrants --- --- 56,019 --- 56,019 Warrants issued for services --- --- 185,400 --- 185,400 Value of beneficial conversion feature of convertible debt --- --- 495,305 --- 495,305 Exercise of warrants 559,858 62,018 --- --- 62,018 Net (loss) for the year --- --- --- (4,725,153) (4,725,153) ------------ ----------- --------------- -------------- -------------- BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2003 35,002,197 $ 15,705,055 $ 3,606,891 $ (20,875,574) $ (1,563,628) ============ =========== =============== ============== ==============
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. F-5 UNIVERSAL DETECTION TECHNOLOGY AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY POLLUTION RESEARCH AND CONTROL CORP.) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002
2003 2002 --------------- --------------- CASH FLOWS FROM (TO) OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net loss $ (4,725,153) $ (3,321,526) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) operations: Beneficial conversion feature of convertible debt 495,305 113,000 Stock issued for services 1,181,280 265,362 Stock issued for loan fees 198,400 --- Warrants issued for services 185,400 --- Fair market value of repriced warrants 56,019 --- Depreciation 152 --- Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable 30,000 (30,000) Due from related parties (29,099) --- Inventories --- 1,894,342 Prepaid expenses (999,217) (45,938) Accounts payable (126,701) 222,950 Accrued expenses 599,847 346,748 --------------- --------------- Net cash (used in) operating activities (3,133,767) (555,062) --------------- --------------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchase of equipment (3,659) --- Bridge note to related party (50,000) --- (Increase) in restricted cash (100,233) --- --------------- --------------- Net cash (used in) investing activities (153,892) --- --------------- --------------- CASH FLOWS FROM (TO) FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from issuance of common stock 3,319,255 399,000 Payment of offering costs (443,033) (34,900) Proceeds from exercise of warrants 62,018 --- Proceeds from notes payable 450,000 57,526 Payments on notes payable (95,000) --- --------------- --------------- Net cash provided by financing activities 3,293,240 421,626 --------------- --------------- NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 5,581 (133,436) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 9,318 142,754 --------------- --------------- CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 14,899 $ 9,318 =============== ===============
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. F-6 UNIVERSAL DETECTION TECHNOLOGY AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY POLLUTION RESEARCH AND CONTROL CORP.) NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002 NOTE 1 - BUSINESS ACTIVITY Universal Detection Technology (formerly Pollution Research and Control Corp.), a California corporation, primarily designed, manufactured and marketed air pollution monitoring instruments, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Dasibi Environmental Corporation ("Dasibi"). The Company's wholly owned subsidiary Nutek, Inc. ("Nutek") is inactive. The Company's wholly owned subsidiary Logan Medical Devices, Inc. ("Logan") was renamed Dasibi China, Inc. ("Dasibi China") and is currently inactive. In March 2002, the Company sold Dasibi to one of its creditors in exchange for forgiveness of $1,500,000 in debt and accrued interest owed to the creditor. A non-exclusive license agreement for all of the Dasibi's technology was also granted to the Company. In May 2002, Dasibi vacated its premises and has suspended operations. Beginning in 2002, the Company began doing business as Universal Detection Technology and has focused its research and development efforts in developing a real time biological weapon detection device. On August 8, 2003, the shareholders approved the change of the name of Pollution Research and Control Corp. to Universal Detection Technology. To accelerate development of its initial biological weapon detection device, the Company has developed and is implementing a collaborative partnering strategy. Under this strategy, the Company identifies and partners with researchers and developers. The Company entered into a technology affiliates agreement with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory ("JPL") to develop technology for its bio-terrorism detection equipment and a license agreement with the California Institute of Technology, which granted the Company an exclusive worldwide license for products that incorporate patent rights referenced in the above technology affiliates agreement. GOING CONCERN AND MANAGEMENT'S PLANS In March 2002, the Company sold its operating subsidiary, Dasibi Environmental Corp., and as of December 31, 2003 had a working capital deficit and a capital deficit. These conditions raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Its ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to develop additional sources of capital and ultimately achieve profitable operations. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. The Company's financial statements have been presented on the basis that it is a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company is currently devoting its efforts to raising capital and development and marketing of its bio-terrorism detection devices. The Company entered into a technology affiliates agreement with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory ("JPL") to develop technology for its bio-terrorism detection equipment and a license agreement with the California Institute of Technology, which granted the Company an exclusive worldwide license to products that incorporate patent rights referenced in the above technology affiliates agreement. NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES CONSOLIDATION The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Universal Detection Technology and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (the "Company"). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. F-7 UNIVERSAL DETECTION TECHNOLOGY AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY POLLUTION RESEARCH AND CONTROL CORP.) NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002 NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) REVENUE RECOGNITION Revenue is recognized upon shipment of products. Title of goods is transferred when the products are shipped from the Company's facility. Income not earned is recorded as deferred revenue. INVENTORIES Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in first-out) basis or market. ADVERTISING EXPENSES The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. During the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, the Company did not have significant advertising costs. EQUIPMENT AND DEPRECIATION Equipment is recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided for on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally five years. Total depreciation expense was $152 and $-0- for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively. As of December 31, 2003, accumulated depreciation was $152. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION The Company accounts for stock based compensation in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" ("SFAS 123"). This standard requires the Company to adopt the "fair value" method with respect to stock-based compensation of consultants and other non-employees. The Company did not change its method of accounting with respect to employee stock options; the Company continues to account for these under the "intrinsic value" method, and to furnish the proforma disclosures required by SFAS 123. VALUATION OF THE COMPANY'S COMMON STOCK Unless otherwise disclosed, all stock based transactions entered into by the Company have been valued at the market value of the Company's common stock on the date the transaction was entered into or have been valued using the Modified Black-Scholes European Model to estimate the fair market value. EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE The Company computes earnings per common share in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, Earnings per Share (SFAS No. 128). This Statement simplifies the standards for computing earnings per share (EPS) previously found in Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 15, Earnings Per Share, and makes them more comparable to international EPS standards. SFAS No. 128 replaces the presentation of primary EPS with a presentation of basic EPS. In addition, the Statement requires dual presentation of basic and diluted EPS on the face of the income statement for all entities with complex capital structures and requires a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic EPS computation to the numerator and denominator of the diluted EPS computation. However, such presentation is not required if the effect is antidilutive. Accordingly, no such presentation has been made. CASH EQUIVALENTS For purposes of reporting cash flows, the Company considers all short term, interest bearing deposits with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. F-8 UNIVERSAL DETECTION TECHNOLOGY AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY POLLUTION RESEARCH AND CONTROL CORP.) NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002 NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The carrying amounts of cash, accounts receivable, notes receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses and notes payable approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these items. IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS The Company evaluates its long-lived assets by measuring the carrying amounts of assets against the estimated undiscounted future cash flows associated with them. At the time the carrying value of such assets exceeds the fair value of such assets, impairment is recognized. To date, no adjustments to the carrying value of the assets have been made. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS In 2002, the Company entered into a technology affiliates agreement with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory ("JPL") to develop technology for its bio-terrorism detection equipment. These costs are charged to expense as incurred. Research and development expenses were $199,000 and $82,000 for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively. INCOME TAXES Deferred income taxes are recorded to reflect the tax consequences in future years of temporary differences between the tax basis of the assets and liabilities and their financial statement amounts at the end of each reporting period. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. Income tax expense is the tax payable for the current period and the change during the period in deferred tax assets and liabilities. The deferred tax assets and liabilities have been netted to reflect the tax impact of temporary differences. At December 31, 2003 and 2002, a full valuation allowance has been established for the deferred tax asset as management believes that it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized. USE OF ESTIMATES IN THE PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 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 of the financial statements, and revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. RECLASSIFICATION Certain amounts reported in the Company's financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2002 have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. F-9 UNIVERSAL DETECTION TECHNOLOGY AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY POLLUTION RESEARCH AND CONTROL CORP.) NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002 NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS In December 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard ("SFAS") No. 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation-Transition and Disclosure-an amendment of SFAS No. 123." This Statement amends SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," to provide alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. In addition, this Statement amends the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123 to require prominent disclosures in both annual and interim financial statements about the method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation and the effect of the method used on reported results. Under the provisions of SFAS No. 148, companies that choose to adopt the accounting provisions of SFAS No. 123 will be permitted to select from three transition methods: Prospective method, Modified prospective method and Retroactive restatement method. The transition and annual disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 148 are effective for the fiscal years ending after December 15, 2002. Management does not anticipate the implementation of this Statement to have a material impact on the Company's financial statements. In April 2003, FASB issued SFAS No. 149, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," which is effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003 and for hedging relationships designated after June 30, 2003. This statement amends and clarifies financial accounting and reporting for derivative instruments including certain instruments embedded in other contracts and for hedging activities under SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial statements. In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, "Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Both Liabilities and Equity," which is effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003, and otherwise is effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. SFAS No. 150 establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial statements. In December 2002, the FASB issued Interpretation 45, "Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others" ("FIN 45") was issued. FIN 45 requires a guarantor entity, at the inception of a guarantee covered by the measurement provisions of the interpretation, to record a liability for the fair value of the obligation undertaken in issuing the guarantee. FIN 45 applies prospectively to guarantees the Company issues or modifies subsequent to December 31, 2002. The Company has historically not issued guarantees and therefore FIN 45 will not have a material effect on its financial statements. F-10 UNIVERSAL DETECTION TECHNOLOGY AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY POLLUTION RESEARCH AND CONTROL CORP.) NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002 NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS (Continued) In January 2003, the FASB issued FIN 46, "Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities." FIN 46 clarifies the application of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51, "Consolidated Financial Statements," for certain entities which do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties or in which equity investors do not have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest ("variable interest entities"). Variable interest entities will be required to be consolidated by their primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity is determined to be the party that absorbs a majority of the entity's expected losses, receives a majority of its expected returns, or both, as a result of holding variable interests, which are ownership, contractual, or other pecuniary interests in an entity. FIN 46 applies immediately to variable interest entities created after January 31, 2003, and to variable interest entities in which an enterprise obtains an interest after that date. It applies in the first fiscal year or interim period beginning after December 15, 2003, to variable interest entities in which an enterprise holds a variable interest that it acquired before February 1, 2003. FIN 46 applies to public enterprises as of the beginning of the applicable interim or annual period. The Company's adoption of FIN 46 did not have any impact upon the Company's financial condition or results of operations. In November 2002, the Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") reached a consensus on Issue 00-21, "Accounting for Revenue Arrangements with Multiple-Deliverables" ("EITF 00-21"). EITF 00-21 addresses how to account for arrangements that may involve the delivery or performance of multiple products, services and/or rights to use assets. The consensus mandates how to identify whether goods or services or both which are to be delivered separately in a bundled sales arrangement should be accounted for separately because they are "separate units of accounting." The guidance can affect the timing of revenue recognition for such arrangements, even though it does not change rules governing the timing or pattern of revenue recognition of individual items accounted for separately. The final consensus will be applicable to agreements entered into in fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2003 with early adoption permitted. Additionally, companies will be permitted to apply the consensus guidance to all existing arrangements as the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle in accordance with APB Opinion No. 20, Accounting Changes. The Company does not believe the adoption of EITF 00-21 will have a material impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations NOTE 3 - INVENTORIES As part of the sale of Dasibi, the Company arranged with Dasibi that Dasibi would continue to house the inventory that was assigned to the Company. During the second quarter of 2002, Dasibi vacated its manufacturing space, and moved the inventory that was assigned to the Company to a location unknown to the Company. The Company currently is in the process of reviewing its rights under the circumstances and has been unsuccessful in locating the inventory. At December 31, 2002, the inventory has been written down to reflect the loss. Remaining inventory consists entirely of finished goods. F-11 UNIVERSAL DETECTION TECHNOLOGY AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY POLLUTION RESEARCH AND CONTROL CORP.) NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002 NOTE 4 - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK At December 31, 2002, the accounts receivable balance from one customer was $30,000, or 100% of the total accounts receivable balance. During 2003, the product was returned and is being used by the Company for research and development activities so the receivable was written off to research and development expense. The Company maintains all cash in bank accounts, which at times may exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced a loss in such accounts. NOTE 5 - NOTES PAYABLE, RELATED PARTY During the year ended December 31, 2003, the company borrowed cash for operating expenses on a short-term basis from certain related entities. The entities are related by common ownership and management. The Company borrowed a total of $85,000 during the year ended December 31, 2003 and repaid a total of $45,000. Notes payable, related party consists of the following at December 31, 2003:
Notes payable, interest at 9% per annum; principal and interest due April 2004, unsecured, converted from debenture $ 20,000 Note payable, interest at 6% per annum, principal and interest due February 2004, unsecured, effective rate of interest, which includes loan fees is 45.7% 20,000 ----------- Total notes payable, related party $ 40,000 ===========
F-12 UNIVERSAL DETECTION TECHNOLOGY AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY POLLUTION RESEARCH AND CONTROL CORP.) NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002
NOTE 6 - NOTES PAYABLE Notes payable consisted of the following at December 31, 2003: Notes payable to individuals, interest at 11% per annum, principal and interest due June 2001, unsecured $ 150,000 Notes payable to individuals, interest at 12% per annum, principal and interest due June 2001, unsecured 150,000 Notes payable, interest at 12% per annum, principal and interest due October 2004, unsecured, converted from debenture 200,000 Notes payable, interest at 9% per annum, principal and interest due October 2004, unsecured, converted from debenture 100,000 Note payable, interest at 18% per annum, principal and interest due June 2000, and verbally extended, unsecured 200,000 Demand note under Ex-Im Bank authorization at Wall Street Journal Prime rate +3.0% per annum (7% at December 31, 2003), matured June 30, 2002 previously secured by Dasibi customer line of credit 250,000 Bridge loan payable, interest of 10% per annum, principal and interest due June 2002 and verbally extended, unsecured 22,526 Bridge loan payable, interest of 10% per annum, principal and interest due September 2002 and verbally extended, unsecured 35,000 Notes payable, interest at 18% per annum, due May 2003 and verbally extended, unsecured, effective interest, which includes loan fees is 72.6% 75,000 Notes payable, interest at 18% per annum, due August 2003 and verbally extended, unsecured, effective interest, which includes loan fees is 154.2% ** 60,000 Notes payable, interest at 10% per annum, due in December 2003 and verbally extended, unsecured, effective interest, which includes values ascribed to stock compensation granted and other loan fees is 638.1% ** 100,000 Notes payable, interest at 10% per annum, due in February 2004, unsecured, effective interest, which includes values ascribed to stock compensation granted and other loan fees is 314.9% ** 100,000 Note payable, interest at 10% per annum, due June 2002 and verbally extended, unsecured 75,000 ----------- Total notes payable $ 1,517,526 =========== In February 2004, the notes payable indicated with "**" totaling $260,000, plus related accrued interest of $12,630, were paid in full. Certain notes are past due and in default.
F-13 UNIVERSAL DETECTION TECHNOLOGY AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY POLLUTION RESEARCH AND CONTROL CORP.) NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002 NOTE 6 - NOTES PAYABLE (CONTINUED) During the year ended December 31, 2003, certain convertible debt holders converted debt of $485,000 into 3,258,887 shares of the Company's common stock. In addition, certain convertible debt holders converted $88,805 of accrued interest on the convertible debt to 630,157 shares of the Company's common stock. Convertible debt of $320,000 was converted to non-convertible notes payable. In October 2003, as incentive to certain debenture holders, the Company agreed to convert the debentures to the Company's common stock at $.15 per share rather than at 70% to 80% of market price per the terms of the debentures. In connection with these transactions, the Company recorded $495,305 as an expense for the beneficial conversion feature. In October 2003, certain debenture holders agreed in principle to novate the $320,000 of convertible debentures and enter into non-convertible notes payable with extended due dates ranging from six months to one year. During the year ended December 31, 2002, certain convertible debt holders converted $435,000 to 1,801,252 shares of the Company's common stock. In addition, certain convertible debt holders converted $70,238 of accrued interest on the convertible debt to 271,212 shares of the Company's common stock. In March 2002, the holder of $450,000 of convertible debt agreed to extend the due date of the debt to February 23, 2004 and the Company agreed to reduce the conversion rate on the convertible debt from 85% of the market price of the Company's common stock to 70% of the market price of the Company's common stock. The Company recorded $113,000 as an expense for the beneficial conversion feature of the new conversion rate. During 2002, $250,000 was converted and the remaining outstanding debt balance was $200,000 as of December 31, 2002. NOTE 7 - INCOME TAXES The income tax provision (benefit) for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002 differs from the computed expected provision (benefit) at the federal statutory rate for the following reasons:
2003 2002 --------------- -------------- Computed expected income tax provision (benefit) $ (1,606,000) $ (673,000) Net operating loss carryforward increased 1,356,000 964,000 Accrued litigation --- 85,000 Stock-based expenses 82,000 93,000 Beneficial conversion feature of convertible debt 168,000 38,000 Gain on disposal of subsidiary --- (507,000) --------------- -------------- Income tax provision $ ---- $ --- (benefit) =============== ==============
F-14 UNIVERSAL DETECTION TECHNOLOGY AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY POLLUTION RESEARCH AND CONTROL CORP.) NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002 NOTE 7 - INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED) The components of the deferred tax assets and (liabilities) as of December 31, 2003 were as follows: Deferred tax assets: Temporary differences: Net operating loss carryforward $ 5,002,000 Valuation allowance (5,002,000) -------------- Net long-term deferred tax asset $ --- ============== The components of the deferred tax (expense) benefit were as follows for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002:
December 31, 2003 2002 ----------- ----------- Deferred tax assets: Accrued expenses --- $ (83,000) --- (4,000) Depreciation Increase in net operating loss carryforward 1,723,000 1,356,000 Change in valuation allowance (1,723,000) (1,335,000) Loss on previous joint venture investment with Logan --- 66,000 ----------- ----------- $ --- $ --- =========== ===========
As of December 31, 2003, the Company has net operating loss carryforwards available to offset future taxable income of approximately $12,500,000 expiring in 2005 through 2023. NOTE 8- STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY PREFERRED STOCK The Company is authorized to issue up to 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $.01 par value per share in series to be designated by the Board of Directors. No preferred shares are issued. COMMON STOCK On August 8, 2003, the stockholders approved an increase in the number of shares of common stock authorized to 480,000,000 from 30,000,000. SALES OF COMMON STOCK During the year ended December 31, 2003, the Company sold 15,907,903 shares of common stock for a total of $3,319,255, $50,000 of which had been received prior to December 31, 2002, and had been recorded as a liability. The Company paid placement fees totaling $443,033 which includes $157,634 in placement fees to another company in which its President and CEO has an equity interest and $285,399 in placement fees to an unrelated company. Certain investors received warrants to purchase 349,300 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $0.27 to $0.65 per share. F-15 UNIVERSAL DETECTION TECHNOLOGY AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY POLLUTION RESEARCH AND CONTROL CORP.) NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002 NOTE 8- STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (CONTINUED) During the year ended December 31, 2002 the Company sold 2,121,312 shares of common stock for $399,000, $50,000 of which had been received prior to December 31, 2001 and had been recorded as a liability. The Company paid a $34,900 placement fee to a company controlled by its President and CEO. Certain investors received warrants to purchase 1,214,843 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $0.225 to $0.63 per share. STOCK ISSUED FOR SERVICES During August 2003, the Company entered into two agreements for strategic business planning, financial advisory, investor relations and public relations services. As compensation, the Company issued a total of 3,000,000 shares of its common stock to the consultants, valued at $1,110,000, the fair market value of the stock on the effective date of the agreements, which amount is being amortized over the one-year term of the agreements. As of December 31, 2003, the Company has recorded $740,000 as a prepaid expense and expensed $370,000 as consulting fees. On January 6, 2003, the Company entered into an agreement with an individual to provide consulting services through January 6, 2004 in connection with the Company's corporate business development and strategy. As compensation for services received, the Company issued 300,000 unrestricted shares of its common stock valued at $60,000 based upon the price of the Company's common stock on the date of issuance. The Company recognized $60,000 in related expenses. During 2003, the Company issued an additional 57,000 shares of its common stock to individuals for various consulting services rendered. The stock was valued at $11,280 based upon the price of the Company's common stock on the date of issuance. The Company recognized $11,280 in related expenses In February 2002, the Company entered into an agreement with an individual to provide consulting services through December 31, 2002 in connection with the Company's corporate business development and strategy. As compensation for services received, the Company issued 50,000 unrestricted shares of its common stock valued at $21,500 based upon the price of the Company's common stock on the date of issuance. The Company recognized $21,500 in related expenses. In August 2002, the agreement was amended and extended through June 30, 2003. An additional 50,000 unrestricted shares of the Company's common stock were issued as consideration. The shares were valued at $9,500 based on the price of the Company's common stock on the date of issuance. As of December 31, 2003, $9,500 had been expensed as consulting fees. During 2002, the Company issued an additional 630,000 shares of its common stock to individuals for various consulting services rendered. The stock was valued at $123,250 based upon the price of the Company's common stock on the date of issuance. The Company recognized $123,250 in related expenses. ISSUANCE OF OPTIONS AND WARRANTS On October 18, 2003, the Company issued warrants to purchase 600,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.60 per share to two individuals for services to be rendered during the period through October 15, 2004. The warrants expire October 15, 2008. The warrants were valued at $185,400, the fair market value using the Modified Black-Scholes European pricing model. The average risk-free interest rate used was 3.32%, volatility was estimated at 93.5% and the expected life was five years. The amount was recorded as a prepaid expense and is being amortized over the term of the service period. F-16 UNIVERSAL DETECTION TECHNOLOGY AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY POLLUTION RESEARCH AND CONTROL CORP.) NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002 NOTE 8- STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (CONTINUED) In December 2002, the Company issued warrants to purchase 200,000 shares of its common stock for $0.26 per share, expiring in 2005 and valued at $31,438 in connection with an agreement for advisory board and product development services. The Company has recorded this amount as a prepaid consulting expense and is amortizing the expense over the two-year term of the contract. In estimating the expense, the Company used the Modified Black-Scholes European pricing model. The average risk-free interest rate used was 2.63%, volatility was estimated at 93%, and the expected life was three years. In January 2002, the Company issued options to purchase 250,000 shares of its common stock at prices ranging from $1.00 to $2.00 per share, expiring in 2006 and valued at $79,674 for public relations services. In estimating the expense, the Company used the Modified Black-Scholes European pricing model. The average risk-free interest rate used was 3.99%, volatility was estimated at 103%, and the expected life was four years. REPRICED AND EXERCISED WARRANTS In February 2003, the Company agreed to reprice warrants to purchase 300,000 shares of common stock related to outstanding debt from $2.25 and $4.50 per share to $0.12 per share. The repriced warrants were valued at $30,000, the fair market value using the Modified Black-Scholes European pricing model. The average risk-free interest rate used was 1.19%, volatility was estimated at 93% and the expected life was one day. The value of the repriced warrants was expensed as loan fees. The warrants to purchase 300,000 shares of common stock were immediately exercised for proceeds of $36,000. During the second quarter of 2003, the Company agreed to reprice warrants to purchase 260,191 shares of common stock, as incentive to exercise those warrants, from $4.00 per share to $0.10 per share. The repriced warrants were valued at $26,019, the fair market value using the Modified Black-Scholes European pricing model. The average risk-free interest rate used was 1.12%, volatility was estimated at 91% and the expected life was one day. The value of the repriced warrants was expensed as stock based compensation. The warrants to purchase 260,198 shares of common stock were exercised for proceeds of $26,018. STOCK COMPENSATION PLAN Effective October 2001, the Company adopted the 2001 Employee Stock Compensation Plan (the "2001 Plan"), which provides for the issuance of the Company's common stock to selected officers, directors, employees, and consultants of the Company. 1,100,000 shares are reserved for issuance under the 2001 Plan. Unless terminated sooner, the 2001 Plan will terminate on June 1, 2005. STOCK OPTION PLAN During 2003, the Company adopted the 2003 Stock Incentive Plan ("the Plan"), which provides for the granting of stock and options to selected officers, directors, employees and consultants of the Company. 4,500,000 shares are reserved for issuance under the Plan for the granting of options. Unless terminated sooner, the Plan will terminate on June 22, 2013. The options issued under the Plan may be exercisable to purchase stock for a period of up to ten years from the date of grant. Incentive stock options granted pursuant to this Plan may not have an option price that is less than the fair market value of the stock on the date of grant. Incentive stock options granted to significant stockholders shall have an option price of not less than 110% of the fair market value of the stock on the date of grant. To date, no options have been granted under the Plan. F-17 UNIVERSAL DETECTION TECHNOLOGY AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY POLLUTION RESEARCH AND CONTROL CORP.) NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002 NOTE 8- STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (CONTINUED) The following table summarizes the activity of options and warrants under all agreements and plans for the two years ended December 31, 2003:
Weighted Average Number of Weighted Average Exercise --------------------------- ------------------------- Options Warrants Price Amount ------------ ----------- -------- ----------- Outstanding, December 31, 2001 1,894,821 1,606,938 $ 1.75 $ 6,121,004 Granted 960,446 1,414,843 .64 1,508,492 Expired/cancelled (153,250) (626,331) 1.17 (912,506) ------------ ----------- -------- ----------- Outstanding, December 31, 2002 2,702,017 2,395,450 1.32 6,716,990 Granted 6,800,000 949,300 .35 2,740,320 Exercised --- (559,858) 3.87 (2,164,432) Expired/cancelled (163,000) (289,349) 3.06 (1,382,879) ------------ ----------- -------- ----------- Outstanding, December 31, 2003 9,339,017 2,495,543 $ .50 $ 5,909,999 ============ =========== ======== ===========
NOTE 9- STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION The Company accounts for stock based compensation in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation." The standard requires the Company to adopt the "fair value" method with respect to stock-based compensation of consultants and other non-employees, which resulted in charges to operations of $49,194 and $111,112 during the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002 respectively. Effective August 18, 2003, the board of directors of the Company granted an option to the President and CEO to purchase 6,800,000 shares of the Company's common stock at $0.33 per share, the closing price on the date of the grant. The option expires in ten years. The fair value of the option is estimated at $1,995,000 based on the Modified Black-Scholes European pricing model. The average risk-free interest rate used was 4.49%, volatility was estimated at 93.5% and the expected life was ten years. Had the Company adopted the fair value method with respect to the option issued to the President and CEO described above, an additional $1,995,000 would have been charged to income in 2003, proforma net loss would have been $6,720,153 and net loss per share would have been $0.32 on a basic and diluted basis. There would have been no additional changes to the net loss for 2002 had the Company adopted the fair value method with respect to options issued to employees. F-18 UNIVERSAL DETECTION TECHNOLOGY AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY POLLUTION RESEARCH AND CONTROL CORP.) NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002 NOTE 10 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES LEGAL JUDGMENT The Company leased its facilities under a long-term non-cancelable operating leases. The Company assigned the lease to Dasibi in March 2002. The Company was named in a lawsuit to collect past due rent. In February 2003, a judgment was entered against the Company for $249,000, which has been accrued. EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS In September 2001, the Company entered into an employment agreement with an individual serving in the capacity of Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company. According to the agreement, there shall always be a minimum of at least five years remaining on the term of the agreement. Base salary is $250,000 to be adjusted on an annual basis, with an as yet undetermined cash bonus plan, provisions for use of a luxury automobile, club memberships, and insurance plans. In addition, as inducement to retain the services of the Officer, the Company granted the Officer options to purchase 1,150,000 shares of its common stock exercisable at $.30 per share. The Officer had waived claim to his cash compensation until June 1, 2003. In August 2003, the Board of Directors approved a bonus of $416,667 for the officer. The future minimum salary payable to the officer is $1,250,000. LITIGATION The Company is a party to a number of other lawsuits arising in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, the resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's operations, cash flows or financial position. NOTE 11 - SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION No cash was paid for income taxes during the years ended December 31, 2003 or 2002. Cash paid for interest was $747 and $7,661 during the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively. NOTE 12 - SALE OF SUBSIDIARY AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS In March 2002, the Company entered into an agreement to sell Dasibi to one of its note holders in exchange for $1,500,000 of debt owed to the creditor. The purchaser assumed all liabilities of Dasibi as of the date of the agreement. The Company retained ownership of the inventory of Dasibi without limitations. Subsequent to the sale of Dasibi, the inventory was moved by Dasibi to a location unknown to the Company and the inventory has been written down to reflect the loss. The Company had granted options to the purchaser of the subsidiary to purchase the Company's common stock as follows: 50,000 at $0.25 per share, 100,000 at $0.50 per share, 528,571 at $0.875 per share, 100,000 at $1.00 per share and 21,875 at $3.10 per share. The options are vested immediately and expire in March 2005. The options are valued at the fair market value of $160,993 on the date of grant utilizing the Modified Black-Scholes European pricing model. The average risk-free interest rate used was 4.73%, volatility was estimated at 99.86%, and the expected life was three years. The Company was granted a perpetual non-exclusive license for all products, software, technologies and other intellectual property (including the use of the name Dasibi and Dasibi Environmental Corp.) of Dasibi throughout the world with the exception of the Peoples Republic of China. F-19 UNIVERSAL DETECTION TECHNOLOGY AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY POLLUTION RESEARCH AND CONTROL CORP.) NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002 NOTE 12 - SALE OF SUBSIDIARY AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (CONTINUED) As a result of the sale of Dasibi, the Company has reported the operations of Dasibi as discontinued operations. The Company entered into an agreement to sell Dasibi on March 18, 2002 in a transaction that closed on March 25, 2002. Dasibi had assets of approximately $967,000 and liabilities of approximately $2,072,000 as of December 31, 2001. The Company recorded a gain on the sale of Dasibi of $1,490,553 because the liabilities assumed by the purchaser exceed the fair market value of the assets transferred in the sale. Certain information with respect to discontinued operations of Dasibi is as follows: 2002 -------------- Net sales $ --- Cost of sales --- -------------- Gross profit --- Operating expenses (149,745) -------------- (Loss) before income tax expense (149,745) Income tax expense --- -------------- (Loss) from discontinued operations $ 149,745 ============== NOTE 13 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Effective June 1, 2003, the Company entered into an agreement with a company in which its President and CEO has an equity interest. The agreement requires the Company to pay $25,000 per month for investment banking and strategic advisory services as well as a 10% fee for all debt and equity financing raised by the Company. During 2003, the Company paid the related party entity approximately $378,000 in related expenses. In September 2003, the Company loaned $20,000 to a related party entity in which a company controlled by our President and CEO has an equity interest. The bridge note is due upon the sooner of October 15, 2003, or upon the Company raising additional funds of more than $50,000, and bears interest at the rate of 6%. The note has been extended by mutual consent and must be repaid from financing before any other creditor. In December 2003, the Company advanced another $10,000 and $20,000 under agreements which provide for interest at 6% per annum and are due upon the sooner of February 24 and 29, 2004, respectively, or upon the Company raising additional funds of more than $50,000. There is accrued interest of $445 due on these notes as of December 31, 2003. Restricted cash consists of a certificate of deposit, which guarantees an irrevocable letter of credit. The letter of credit has been provided for the benefit of a related party company in which the Company's president and CEO has an equity interest. F-20 UNIVERSAL DETECTION TECHNOLOGY AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY POLLUTION RESEARCH AND CONTROL CORP.) NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002 NOTE 13 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED) During the year ended December 31, 2003, the Company advanced $28,654 to a related entity in which its President and CEO has an equity interest. The Company and the related entity intend to enter into a sub-lease agreement during the first quarter of 2004. The Company's restricted cash currently guaranteeing its letter of credit for the benefit of the related party will be incorporated as a condition of the sub-lease agreement when executed. The amounts currently due from the related party will be applied to a lease deposit when the sub-lease is executed. NOTE 14 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Subsequent to year end, the Company sold 2,219,187 shares of its common stock for proceeds of $884,927. The Company paid placement fees totaling $91,783, which includes $26,504 paid to a related party company in which its President and CEO has an equity interest and $65,279 paid to an unrelated company. F-21
EXHIBIT INDEX Item NUMBER DESCRIPTION 3.1 Articles of Incorporation of A. E. Gosselin Engineering, Inc. (now the Registrant) (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(a) to the Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form 10 of Dasibi Environmental Corporation). 3.2 Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation of A. E. Gosselin Engineering, Inc. (now the Registrant) (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(a) to the Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form 10 of Dasibi Environmental Corporation). 3.3 Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation of Dasibi Environmental Corp. (now the Registrant) (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(a) to the Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form 10 of Dasibi Environmental Corporation). 3.4 Amended and Restated Bylaws of Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 of the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2001, filed on April 15, 2002). 10.1 Binding letter of Intent dated March 19, 2002, by and between Registrant and Steven Sion (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 22, 2002). 10.2* Employment Agreement by and between Registrant and Jacques Tizabi dated September 25, 2001 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2002, filed on May 20, 2002). 10.3 Technology Affiliates Agreement by and between Registrant and California Institute of Technology, dated August 6, 2002. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002, filed on April 15, 2003). 10.4 Licensing Agreement by and between Universal Detection Technology and California Institute of Technology, dated September 30, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2003, filed on November 19, 2003). 10.5 Agreement for Investment Banking and Advisory Services, by and between the Registrant and Astor Capital, Inc., dated June 1, 2003. 14.1 Code of Business Conduct and Ethics of Registrant. 21.1 List of Subsidiaries of Registrant. 31.1 Certification of Principal Executive and Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 32.1 Certification of Principal Executive and Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. - ------------------------ * Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
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EX-10 3 exhibit_10-5.txt EXHIBIT 10.5 AGREEMENT FOR INVESTMENT BANKING AND ADVISORY SERVICES June 1, 2003 PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL To: JACQUES TIZABI UNIVERSAL DETECTION TECHNOLOGY (POLLUTION RESEARCH AND CONTROL CORP.) "UDET" RE: Investment Banking and Advisory Services DEAR MR. TIZABI, This letter agreement will confirm and set forth the terms of the engagement of Astor Capital, Inc. ("Astor"), by UDET (the "Company"), with respect to a range of consulting and investment banking services to be provided by Astor. NATURE OF ENGAGEMENT The services to be provided by Astor include: Screening the investment universe in order to identify specific institutional investors who may be interested in investing, or financing in UDET. Identifying and arranging meetings with industry professionals from time to time. Seeking and providing advice on corporate deals, mergers, and acquisitions. Providing general advice and guidance on Corporate Development. Providing logistical assistance of whatever nature is necessary. At the company's request, Astor will make available physical space within their own offices and will allow use of some personnel when necessary. REMUNERATION As compensation for the activities undertaken, Astor will receive the following forms of compensation from UDET: 1 US $25,000,000 paid each month to be paid by the thirtieth day of each month. 10% fee on any financing in the company, except in the case where a specific financing is done by another NASD Member. Financing includes any debt, equity, hybrid or combination. In the case of UDET entering into a line of credit with a party introduced by Astor, if the line of credit replaces an existing one, then Astor will only be due a 10% fee on the amount over and above the existing line. All other financings will incur a fee of 10% on the full amount. In the case of any mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures made by UDET, the following standard will be used to calculate Astor's compensation: Of the value of any one transaction, 7% of the first $5 Million, 5% of the next $5 Million, and 3% of any amount above $10 Million. Reimbursement of specific out of pocket expenses incurred by Astor pursuant to its engagement. For any other corporate deals and things of such nature, Astor will be compensated according to terms negotiated in accordance with normal business practices. TERM The term of this agreement is through June 31, 2004 unless extended by both parties. It will automatically renew unless otherwise specified by either party. OTHER As Astor is working on behalf of UDET, UDET agrees to indemnify and hold harmless, and defend Astor Capital in any action arising out of a false statement or omission of a material fact made by UDET. After reviewing this agreement, please confirm the foregoing is in accordance with UDET's understanding by signing and returning to us. Respectfully, ASTOR CAPITAL, INC. By: /s/ Ali Moussavi ---------------------------------- Name: Ali Moussavi Title: Managing Partner 2 Accepted and Agreed Upon, this 6/15/03 Universal Detection Technology By: /s/ Jacques Tizabi ------------------------------------ Name: Jacques Tizabi Title: Chairman, CEO EX-14 4 exhibit_14-1.txt UNIVERSAL DETECTION TECHNOLOGY CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS TABLE OF CONTENTS FORWARD .....................................................................ii INTRODUCTION..................................................................1 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS..........................................................3 ANTITRUST LAWS........................................................3 ANTICORRUPTION LAWS...................................................3 IMPORT-EXPORT LAWS AND ANTIBOYCOTT LAWS...............................4 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.........................................................4 DOING BUSINESS WITH FAMILY MEMBERS....................................5 OWNERSHIP IN OTHER BUSINESSES.........................................5 SERVICE ON BOARDS.....................................................6 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES................................................6 GIFTS AND ENTERTAINMENT.......................................................7 ACCEPTING GIFTS AND ENTERTAINMENT.....................................7 GIVING GIFTS AND ENTERTAINING.........................................8 FAIR DEALING..................................................................8 SECURITIES LAWS AND INSIDER TRADING...........................................8 RESPONDING TO INQUIRIES FROM THE PRESS AND OTHERS............................10 POLITICAL ACTIVITY...........................................................10 SAFEGUARDING CORPORATE ASSETS................................................10 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND ANTI-HARASSMENT.............................11 HEALTH, SAFETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT...........................................12 ACCURACY OF COMPANY RECORDS..................................................12 RECORD RETENTION.............................................................13 ADMINISTRATION OF THE CODE...................................................13 ASKING FOR HELP AND REPORTING CONCERNS.......................................15 NOTE: THIS CODE AND RELATED POLICIES ARE CURRENT AS OF MARCH 29, 2004. IN ADOPTING AND PUBLISHING THESE GUIDELINES, YOU SHOULD NOTE THAT (1) IN SOME RESPECTS OUR POLICIES MAY EXCEED MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS OR INDUSTRY PRACTICE, AND (2) NOTHING CONTAINED IN THIS CODE SHOULD BE CONSTRUED AS A BINDING DEFINITION OR INTERPRETATION OF A LEGAL REQUIREMENT OR INDUSTRY PRACTICE. To obtain additional copies of this code, you may contact (310) 248-3655. i FORWARD To all employees: Our company is founded on our commitment to the highest ethical principles and standards. We value honesty and integrity above all else. Upholding these commitments is essential to our continued success. The law and the ethical principles and standards that comprise this code of conduct must guide our actions. The code is, of course, broadly stated. Its guidelines are not intended to be a complete listing of detailed instructions for every conceivable situation. Instead, it is intended to help you develop a working knowledge of the laws and regulations that affect your job. Adhering to this code is essential. I have personally taken the time to study it carefully and I encourage you to do the same. I have also signed a statement confirming that I have read this code carefully, and I expect you to do the same by signing the confirmation form that appears on the final page. Ultimately, our most valuable asset is our reputation. Complying with the principles and standards contained in this code is the starting point for protecting and enhancing that reputation. Thank you for your commitment! JACQUES TIZABI CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ii INTRODUCTION All of our employees, officers and directors must read and use this code of conduct to ensure that each business decision follows our commitment to the highest ethical standards and the law. Adherence to this code and to our other official policies is essential to maintaining and furthering our reputation for fair and ethical practices among our customers, shareholders, employees and communities. It is the responsibility of every one of us to comply with all applicable laws and regulations and all provisions of this code and the related policies and procedures. Each of us must report any violations of the law or this code. Failure to report violations and failure to follow the provisions of this code may have serious legal consequences and will be disciplined by the company. Discipline may include termination of your employment. This code summarizes certain laws and the ethical policies that apply to all of our employees, officers, and directors. Several provisions in this code refer to more detailed policies that either (1) concern more complex company policies or legal provisions or (2) apply to select groups of individuals within our company. If these detailed policies are applicable to you, it is important that you read, understand, and be able to comply with them. If you have questions as to whether any detailed policies apply to you, contact your immediate supervisor. Situations that involve ethics, values, and violations of certain laws are often very complex. No single code of conduct can cover every business situation that you will encounter. Consequently, we have implemented the compliance procedures outlined in the sections of this code entitled "Administration of the Code" and "Asking for Help and Reporting Concerns." The thrust of our procedures is WHEN IN DOUBT, ASK. If you do not understand a provision of this code, are confused as to what actions you should take in a given situation, or wish to report a violation of the law or this code, you should follow those compliance procedures. Those procedures will generally direct you to talk to either your immediate supervisor. There are few situations that cannot be resolved if you discuss them with your immediate supervisor in an open and honest manner. After reading this code, you should: o Have a thorough knowledge of the code's terms and provisions. o Be able to recognize situations that present legal or ethical dilemmas. o Be able to deal effectively with questionable situations in conformity with this code. In order to be able to accomplish these goals, we recommend that you take the following steps: o Read the entire code of conduct thoroughly. o If there are references to more detailed policies that are not contained in this code, obtain and read those policies if they apply to you. 1 o Think about how the provisions of this code apply to your job, and consider how you might handle situations to avoid illegal, improper, or unethical actions. o If you have questions, ask your immediate supervisor. When you are faced with a situation and you are not clear as to what action you should take, ask yourself the following questions: o Is the action legal? o Does the action comply with this code? o How will your decision affect others, including our customers, shareholders, employees and the community? o How will your decision look to others? If your action is legal but can result in the appearance of wrongdoing, consider taking alternative steps. o How would you feel if your decision were made public? Could the decision be honestly explained and defended? o Have you contacted your immediate supervisor regarding the action? PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS CODE IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT AND DOES NOT MODIFY THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN US AND YOU. WE DO NOT CREATE ANY CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS OR GUARANTEES BY ISSUING THESE POLICIES, AND WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO AMEND, ALTER AND TERMINATE POLICIES AT ANY TIME AND FOR ANY REASON. 2 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our policy is to behave in an ethical manner and comply with all laws, rules, and government regulations that apply to our business. Although we address several important legal topics in this code, we cannot anticipate every possible situation or cover every topic in detail. It is your responsibility to know and follow the law and conduct yourself in an ethical manner. It is also your responsibility to report any violations of the law or this code. You may report such violations by following the compliance procedures contained in the section of the code entitled "Asking for Help and Reporting Concerns." ANTITRUST LAWS Antitrust laws are designed to ensure a fair and competitive marketplace by prohibiting various types of anticompetitive behavior. Some of the most serious antitrust offenses occur between competitors, such as agreements to fix prices or to divide customers, territories, or markets. Accordingly, it is important to avoid discussions with our competitors regarding pricing, terms and conditions, costs, marketing plans, customers, and any other proprietary or confidential information. Foreign countries often have their own body of antitrust laws, so our international operations may also be subject to antitrust laws of other foreign countries. Unlawful agreements need not be written. They can be based on informal discussions or the mere exchange of information with a competitor. If you believe that a conversation with a competitor enters an inappropriate area, end the conversation at once. Whenever any question arises as to application of antitrust laws, you should consult with legal counsel, and any agreements with possible antitrust implications should be made only with the prior approval of legal counsel. ANTICORRUPTION LAWS Conducting business with governments is not the same as conducting business with private parties. What may be considered an acceptable practice in the private business sector may be improper or illegal when dealing with government officials. Improper or illegal payments to government officials are prohibited. "Government officials" includes employees of any government anywhere in the world, even low-ranking employees or employees of government-controlled entities, as well as political parties and candidates for political office. If you deal with such persons or entities, you should consult with our Chief Executive Officer to be sure that you understand these laws before providing anything of value to a government official. If you are involved in transactions with foreign government officials, you must comply not only with the laws of the country with which you are involved but also with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. This act makes it illegal to pay, or promise to pay money or anything of value to any non-U.S. government official for the purpose of directly or indirectly obtaining or retaining business. This ban on illegal payments and bribes also applies to agents or intermediaries who use funds for purposes prohibited by the statute. 3 In some countries it is permissible to pay government employees for performing certain required duties. These facilitating payments, as they are known, are small sums paid to facilitate or expedite routine, non-discretionary government actions, such as obtaining phone service or an ordinary license. In contrast, a bribe, which is never permissible, is giving or offering to give anything of value to a government official to influence a discretionary decision. Understanding the difference between a bribe and a facilitating payment is very important. You must have approval from our Chief Executive Officer before making any payment or gift to a foreign government official. IMPORT-EXPORT LAWS AND ANTIBOYCOTT LAWS Our company is committed to complying fully with all applicable U.S. laws governing imports, exports, and the conduct of business with non-U.S. entities. These laws contain limitations on the types of products that may be imported into the United States and the manner of importation. They also prohibit exports to, and most other transactions with, certain countries as well as cooperation with or participation in foreign boycotts of countries that are not boycotted by the United States. THIS DISCUSSION IS NOT COMPREHENSIVE AND YOU ARE EXPECTED TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH ALL LAWS AND REGULATIONS RELEVANT TO YOUR POSITION WITH US, AS WELL AS ALL OUR RELATED WRITTEN POLICIES ON THESE LAWS AND REGULATIONS. To this end, our Chief Executive Officer is available to answer your calls and questions. If you have any questions concerning any possible reporting or compliance obligations, or with respect to your own duties under the law, you should not hesitate to call and seek guidance from our Chief Executive Officer. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All of us must be able to perform our duties and exercise judgment on behalf of our company without influence or impairment, or the appearance of influence or impairment, due to any activity, interest or relationship that arises outside of work. Put more simply, when our loyalty to our company is affected by actual or potential benefit or influence from an outside source, a conflict of interest exists. We should all be aware of any potential influences that impact or appear to impact our loyalty to our company. In general, you should avoid situations where your personal interests conflict, or appear to conflict, with those of our company. Any time you believe a conflict of interest may exist, you must disclose the potential conflict of interest to your immediate supervisor. Any activity that is approved, despite the actual or apparent conflict, must be documented. A potential conflict of interest that involves an executive officer must be approved by our Board of Directors. A potential conflict of interest involving an officer with the title of Vice President and above must be approved by our Chief Executive Officer. It is not possible to describe every conflict of interest, but some situations that could cause a conflict of interest include: 4 o Doing business with family members. o Having a financial interest in another company with whom we do business. o Taking a second job. o Managing your own business. o Serving as a director of another business. o Being a leader in some organizations. o Diverting a business opportunity from our company to another company. DOING BUSINESS WITH FAMILY MEMBERS A conflict of interest may arise if family members work for a supplier, customer, or other third party with whom we do business. It also may be a conflict if a family member has a significant financial interest in a supplier, customer, or other third party with whom we do business. A "significant financial interest" is defined below. Before doing business on our behalf with an organization in which a family member works or has a significant financial interest, an employee must disclose the situation to his or her immediate supervisor and discuss it with them. Document the approval if it is granted. If the only interest you have in a customer or supplier is because a family member works there, then you do not need to disclose the relationship or obtain prior approval unless you deal with the customer or supplier. "Family members" include your: o Spouse o Brothers or sisters o Parents o In-laws o Children o Life partner Employing relatives or close friends who report directly to you may also be a conflict of interest. Although our company encourages employees to refer candidates for job openings, employees who may influence a hiring decision must avoid giving an unfair advantage to anyone with whom they have a personal relationship. OWNERSHIP IN OTHER BUSINESSES Our investments can cause a conflict of interest. In general, you should not own, directly or indirectly, a significant financial interest in any company that does business with us or seeks to do business with us. You also should not own a significant financial interest in any of our competitors. Two tests determine if a "significant financial interest" exists: 5 o You or a family member owns more than 1% of the outstanding stock of a business or you or a family member has or shares discretionary authority with respect to the decisions made by that business, or o The investment represents more than 5% of your total assets or of your family member's total assets. If you or a family member has a significant financial interest in a company with whom we do business or propose to do business, that interest must be approved by your immediate supervisor prior to the transaction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, non-employee directors of our company and their family members may have significant financial interests in or be affiliates of suppliers, customers, competitors, and third parties with whom we do business or propose to do business. However, a director must: o disclose any such relationship promptly after the director becomes aware of it, o remove himself or herself from any Board activity that directly impacts the relationship between our company and any such company with respect to which the director has a significant financial interest or is an affiliate, and o obtain prior approval of our Board of Directors for any transaction of which the director is aware between our company and any such company. SERVICE ON BOARDS Serving as a director of another corporation may create a conflict of interest. Being a director or serving on a standing committee of some organizations, including government agencies, also may create a conflict. Before accepting an appointment to the board or a committee of any organization whose interests may conflict with our company's interests, you must discuss it with our Board of Directors and obtain their approval. This rule does not apply to non-employee directors of our company. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Business opportunities relating to the kinds of products and services we usually sell or the activities we typically pursue that arise during the course of your employment or through the use of our property or information belong to us. Similarly, other business opportunities that fit into our strategic plans or satisfy our commercial objectives that arise under similar conditions also belong to us. You may not direct these kinds of business opportunities to our competitors, to other third parties or to other businesses that you own or are affiliated with. 6 LOANS Unlawful extensions of credit by our company in the form of personal loans to our executive officers and directors are prohibited. All other loans by our company to, or guarantees by our company of obligations of, officers with the title of Vice President or above must be made in accordance with established company policies approved by our Board of Directors or its designated committee. GIFTS AND ENTERTAINMENT - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We are dedicated to treating fairly and impartially all persons and firms with whom we do business. Therefore, our employees must not give or receive gifts, entertainment, or gratuities that could influence or be perceived to influence business decisions. Misunderstandings can usually be avoided by conduct that makes clear that our company conducts business on an ethical basis and will not seek or grant special considerations. ACCEPTING GIFTS AND ENTERTAINMENT You should never solicit a gift or favor from those with whom we do business. You may not accept gifts of cash or cash equivalents. You may accept novelty or promotional items or modest gifts related to commonly recognized occasions, such as a promotion, holiday, wedding or retirement, if: o this happens only occasionally, o the gift was not solicited, o disclosure of the gift would not embarrass our company or the people involved, and o the value of the gift is under $100. You may accept an occasional invitation to a sporting activity, entertainment, or meal if: o there is a valid business purpose involved, o this happens only occasionally, and o the activity is of reasonable value and not lavish. If you are asked to attend an overnight event, you must obtain prior approval from our Chief Executive Officer. 7 GIVING GIFTS AND ENTERTAINING Gifts of nominal value (under $100) and reasonable entertainment for customers, potential customers and other third parties with whom we do business are permitted. However, any gift or entertainment must: o support our company's legitimate business interests, o be reasonable and customary, not lavish or extravagant, and o not embarrass our company or the recipient if publicly disclosed. Under no circumstances can any bribe, kickback, or illegal payment or gift of cash or cash equivalents be made. Also, special rules apply when dealing with government employees. These are discussed in this code under "Compliance with Laws - Anticorruption Laws." If you are not sure whether a specific gift or entertainment is permissible, contact your immediate supervisor. FAIR DEALING - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have built a reputation as a trustworthy and ethical member of our community and our industry. We are committed to maintaining the highest levels of integrity and fairness within our company. When we fail to negotiate, perform, or market in good faith, we may seriously damage our reputation and lose the loyalty of our customers. You must conduct business honestly and fairly and not take unfair advantage of anyone through any misrepresentation of material facts, manipulation, concealment, abuse of privileged information, fraud, or other unfair business practice. SECURITIES LAWS AND INSIDER TRADING - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Because we are a public company, we are subject to a number of laws concerning the purchase and sale of our stock and other publicly traded securities. Regardless of your position with us, if you are aware of what is known as "material inside information" regarding our company, business, affairs or prospects, you may not disclose that information to anyone outside our company, and you are not allowed to buy or sell our stock or other publicly-traded securities until the material inside information is known not only by individuals within our company, but also by the general public. The improper use of material inside information is known as insider trading. Insider trading is a criminal offense and is strictly prohibited. "Material inside information" is any information concerning us that is not available to the general public and which an investor would likely consider to be important in making a decision whether to buy, sell, or hold our stock or other securities. A good rule of thumb to determine whether information about us is material inside information is whether or not the release of that 8 information to the public would have an effect on the price of our stock. Examples of material inside information include information concerning earnings estimates, changes in previously released earnings estimates, a pending stock split, dividend changes, significant merger, acquisition or disposition proposals, major litigation, the loss or acquisition of a major contract, and major changes in our management. Material inside information is no longer deemed "inside" information once it is publicly disclosed and the market has had sufficient time to absorb the information. Examples of effective public disclosure are the filing of such inside information with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the printing of such information in THE WALL STREET JOURNAL or other publications of general circulation, in each case giving the investing public a fair amount of time to absorb and understand our disclosures. In addition to being prohibited from buying or selling our stock or other publicly-traded securities when you are in possession of material inside information, you are also prohibited from disclosing such information to anyone else (including friends and family members) in order to enable them to trade on the information. In addition, if you acquire material inside information about another company due to your relationship with us, you may not buy or sell that other company's stock or other securities until such information is publicly disclosed and sufficiently disseminated into the marketplace. The following are general guidelines to help you comply with our insider trading policy: o Do not share material inside information with people within our company whose jobs do not require them to have the information. o Do not disclose any non-public information, material or otherwise, concerning our company to anyone outside our company unless required as part of your duties and the person receiving the information has a reason to know the information for company business purposes. o If you have material inside information regarding us, or regarding any other publicly traded company that you obtained from your employment or relationship with us, you must not buy or sell, or advise anyone else to buy or sell, our securities or that other company's securities, until such information is publicly disclosed and sufficiently disseminated into the marketplace. Penalties for trading on or communicating material inside information are severe. If you are found guilty of an insider trading violation, you can be subject to civil and even criminal liability. In addition to being illegal, we believe that insider trading is unethical and will be dealt with firmly, which may include terminating your employment with us and reporting violations to appropriate authorities. 9 RESPONDING TO INQUIRIES FROM THE PRESS AND OTHERS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our company is subject to laws that govern the timing of our disclosures of material information to the public and others. Only certain designated employees may discuss our company with the news media, securities analysts and investors. All inquiries from outsiders regarding financial or other information about our company should be referred to our Chief Executive Officer. POLITICAL ACTIVITY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We will fully comply with all political contribution laws. Our funds may not be used for contributions of any kind to any political party or committee or to any candidate or holder of any government position (national, state or local) unless such contribution is permitted by law and complies with our company policy. Please contact our Chief Executive Officer to determine whether a specific company contribution is permitted. It is against our policy for you to lobby our other employees on behalf of a political candidate during the work day. It is also against our policy to reimburse an employee for any political contributions or expenditures. Outside normal office hours, you are free to participate in political campaigns on behalf of candidates or issues of your choosing, as well as make personal political contributions. SAFEGUARDING CORPORATE ASSETS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have a responsibility to protect company assets entrusted to us from loss, theft, misuse, and waste. Company assets and funds may be used only for business purposes and may never be used for illegal purposes. If you become aware of theft, waste, or misuse of our assets or funds or have any questions about your proper use of them, you should speak immediately with your immediate supervisor. It is also important that you protect the confidentiality of Company information. Confidential or proprietary information includes all information that is not generally known to the public and is helpful to the company, or would be helpful to competitors. Proprietary information should be marked accordingly, kept secure and access limited to those who have a need to know in order to do their jobs. Our business relations are built on trust, and our customers and suppliers count on that trust. If you learn information from them that is not otherwise public, you should keep that information confidential also. 10 We must all be sensitive to the impact of comments made over the Internet through public forums such as chat rooms and bulletin boards. In such forums, you may not post any information about the company including comments about our products, stock performance, operational strategies, financial results, customers or competitors, even in response to a false statement or question. This applies whether you are at work or away from the office. Our company owns all e-mail messages that are sent from or received through the company's systems. We may monitor your messages and may be required to disclose them in the case of litigation or governmental inquiry. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND ANTI-HARASSMENT - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all our employees and will not tolerate any speech or conduct that is intended to, or has the effect of, discriminating against or harassing any qualified applicant or employee because of his or her race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment by anyone - managers, supervisors, co-workers, vendors, or our customers. This policy extends to every phase of the employment process, including: recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline and termination, layoffs, recalls, and company-sponsored educational, social and recreational programs, as applicable. If you observe conduct that you believe is discriminatory or harassing, or if you feel you have been the victim of discrimination or harassment, you should notify our Chief Executive Officer immediately. Not only do we forbid unlawful discrimination, we take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. One of the tenants of this code, however, is that all employees are accountable for promoting equal opportunity practices within our company. We must do this not just because it is the law, but because it is the right thing to do. We will not retaliate against any employee for filing a good faith complaint under our anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies or for cooperating in an investigation and will not tolerate or permit retaliation by management, employees, or co-workers. To the fullest extent possible, the company will keep complaints and the terms of their resolution confidential. If an investigation confirms harassment or discrimination has occurred, the company will take corrective action against the offending individual, including such discipline up to and including immediate termination of employment, as appropriate. 11 HEALTH, SAFETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We are committed to providing safe and healthy working conditions by following all occupational health and safety laws governing our activities. We believe that management and each and every employee have a shared responsibility in the promotion of health and safety in the workplace. You should follow all safety laws and regulations, as well as company safety policies and procedures. You should immediately report any accident, injury or unsafe equipment, practices, or conditions. You also have an obligation to carry out company activities in ways that preserve and promote a clean, safe, and healthy environment. You must strictly comply with the letter and spirit of applicable environmental laws and the public policies they represent. The consequences of failing to adhere to environmental laws and policies can be serious. Our company, as well as individuals, may be liable not only for the costs of cleaning up pollution, but also for significant civil and criminal penalties. You should make every effort to prevent violations from occurring and report any violations to your immediate supervisor. ACCURACY OF COMPANY RECORDS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All information you record or report on our behalf, whether for our purposes or for third parties, must be done accurately and honestly. All of our records (including accounts and financial statements) must be maintained in reasonable and appropriate detail, must be kept in a timely fashion, and must appropriately reflect our transactions. Falsifying records or keeping unrecorded funds and assets is a severe offense and may result in prosecution or loss of employment. When a payment is made, it can only be used for the purpose spelled out in the supporting document. Information derived from our records is provided to our shareholders and investors as well as government agencies. Thus, our accounting records must conform not only to our internal control and disclosure procedures but also to generally accepted accounting principles and other laws and regulations, such as those of the Internal Revenue Service and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Our public communications and the reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission and other government agencies should contain information that is full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable in light of the circumstances surrounding disclosure. Our internal and external auditing functions help ensure that our financial books, records, and accounts are accurate. Therefore, you should provide our accounting department, internal auditing staff, audit committee and independent public accountants with all pertinent information that they may request. We encourage open lines of communication with our audit committee, accountants and auditors and require that all our personnel cooperate with them to the maximum 12 extent possible. It is unlawful for you to fraudulently influence, induce, coerce, manipulate or mislead our independent public accountants for the purpose of making our financial statements misleading. If you are unsure about the accounting treatment of a transaction or believe that a transaction has been improperly recorded or you otherwise have a concern or complaint regarding an accounting matter, our internal accounting controls, or an audit matter, you should confer with your immediate supervisor or our chief financial officer, or you may submit your concern, on an anonymous basis, to the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors. RECORD RETENTION - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our records should be retained or discarded in accordance with our record retention policies and all applicable laws and regulations. From time to time we are involved in legal proceedings that may require us to make some of our records available to third parties. Our legal counsel will assist us in releasing appropriate information to third parties and provide you (or your immediate supervisor) with specific instructions. It is a crime to alter, destroy, modify, or conceal documentation or other objects that are relevant to a government investigation or otherwise obstruct, influence or impede an official proceeding. The law applies equally to all of our records, including formal reports as well as informal data such as e-mail, expense reports, and internal memos. If the existence of a subpoena or a pending government investigation is known or reported to you, you should immediately contact our Chief Executive Officer and you must retain all records that may pertain to the investigation or be responsive to the subpoena. ADMINISTRATION OF THE CODE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION All of our directors, officers, and employees will receive a copy of this code when they join our company. Updates of the code will be distributed to all directors, officers, and employees. ROLE OF SUPERVISORS AND OFFICERS Supervisors and officers have important roles under this code and are expected to demonstrate their personal commitment to this code by fostering a workplace environment that promotes compliance with the code and by ensuring that employees under their supervision participate in our company's compliance training programs. 13 REPORTING VIOLATIONS All employees are obliged to report violations of this code or the law and to cooperate in any investigations into such violations. We prefer that you give your identity when reporting violations, to allow the company to contact you in the event further information is needed to pursue an investigation, and your identity will be maintained in confidence to the extent practicable under the circumstances and consistent with enforcing this code. However, you may anonymously report violations. INVESTIGATIONS We will initiate a prompt investigation following any credible indication that a breach of law or this code may have occurred. We will also initiate appropriate corrective action as we deem necessary, which may include notifying appropriate authorities. DISCIPLINARY ACTION If you violate any provision of this code, you may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including discharge. Please be aware that we may seek civil remedies from you and if your violation results in monetary loss to us, you may be required to reimburse us for that loss. If you are involved in a violation, the fact that you reported the violation, together with the degree of cooperation displayed by you and whether the violation is intentional or unintentional, will be given consideration in our investigation and any resulting disciplinary action. NO RETALIATION We will not retaliate against anyone who, in good faith, notifies us of a possible violation of law or this code, nor will we tolerate any harassment or intimidation of any employee who reports a suspected violation. In addition, there are federal "whistleblower" laws that are designed to protect employees from discrimination or harassment for providing information to us or governmental authorities, under certain circumstances, with respect to certain laws such as those governing workplace safety, the environment, securities fraud, and federal law relating to fraud against shareholders. APPROVALS Approvals required under this code should be documented. WAIVERS Any request for a waiver of this code must be submitted in writing to our compliance officer who has authority to decide whether to grant a waiver. However, a waiver of any provision of this code for a director or an executive officer must be approved by our Board of Directors or its designated committee and will be promptly disclosed to the extent required by law or regulation. CERTIFICATIONS All new employees must sign a certificate confirming that they have read and understand this code. We will also require an annual certification of compliance with the code by all 14 officers with the title of Vice President or above. However, failure to read the code or sign a confirmation certificate does not excuse you from complying with this code. ASKING FOR HELP AND REPORTING CONCERNS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We take this code seriously and consider its enforcement to be among our highest priorities, but we also acknowledge that it is sometimes difficult to know right from wrong. That's why we encourage open communication. WHEN IN DOUBT, ASK. Whenever you have a question or concern, are unsure about what the appropriate course of action is, or if you believe that a violation of the law or this code has occurred: o You should talk with your immediate supervisor. He or she may have the information you need, or may be able to refer the matter to an appropriate source, including legal counsel as circumstances warrant. o If you are uncomfortable talking with your immediate supervisor, you may also contact any manager in our company with whom you feel comfortable, or our Chief Executive Officer. o In addition, if you have concerns or complaints about accounting or audit matters or our internal accounting controls, you may confer with your immediate supervisor or our Chief Financial Officer, or you may submit your concern or complaint, on an anonymous basis, to the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors. 15 CONFIRMATION CERTIFICATE I have been provided with a copy of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics of Universal Detection Technology. I acknowledge that I have read the code and understand my responsibilities under it. I further acknowledge that I should follow the compliance procedures described in the code if I have any questions or concerns. -------------------------------------------------- Employee Name: ------------------------------------ Date: --------------------------------------------- 1 EX-21 5 exhibit_21-1.txt EXHIBIT 21.1 LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES Dasibi China, Inc., a Colorado corporation (inactive) Nutek, Inc., a Florida corporation (inactive) 31 EX-31 6 exhibit_31-1.txt EXHIBIT 31.1 CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND ACTING CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF UNIVERSAL DETECTION TECHNOLOGY I, Jacques Tizabi, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-KSB of Universal Detection Technology; 2. Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this annual report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this annual report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the small business issuer as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report; 4. The small business issuer's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the small business issuer and we have: a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the small business issuer, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this annual report is being prepared; b) Evaluated the effectiveness of the small business issuer's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this annual report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this annual report based on such evaluation; and c) Disclosed in this annual report any change in the small business issuer's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the small business issuer's most recent fiscal quarter (the small business issuer's fourth quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is likely to materially affect, the small business issuer's internal control over financial reporting; and 5. The small business issuer's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the small business issuer's auditors and the audit committee of small business issuer's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function): a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the small business issuer's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the small business issuer's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the small business issuer's internal control over financial reporting. Date: March 30, 2004 /s/ Jacques Tizabi By: ------------------------------------ Jacques Tizabi Principal Executive Officer and Acting Chief Financial Officer 32 EX-32 7 exhibit_32-1.txt EXHIBIT 32.1 CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND ACTING CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF UNIVERSAL DETECTION TECHNOLOGY This certification is provided pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and accompanies the Annual Report on Form 10-KSB (the "Form 10-KSB") for the year ended December 31, 2003, of Universal Detection Technology (the "Issuer"). I, Jacques Tizabi, the Chief Executive Officer and Acting Chief Financial Officer of the Issuer, certify that to the best of my knowledge: (i) the Form 10-KSB fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a) or 78o(d)); and (ii) the information contained in the Form 10-KSB fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Issuer. Dated: March 30, 2004. /s/ Jacques Tizabi ------------------------------ Name: Jacques Tizabi
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