UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X]
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For quarterly period ended September 30, 2012
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _____ to _____
Commission file number: No. 0-24368
FLEXPOINT SENSOR SYSTEMS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware | 87-0620425 |
(State of incorporation) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
106 West Business Park Drive, Draper, Utah 84020
(Address of principal executive offices)
801-568-5111
(Registrants telephone number)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes [ X ] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.:
Large accelerated filer [ ] | Accelerated filer [ ] |
Non-accelerated filer [ ] | Smaller reporting company [X] |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Yes [ ] No [X]
The number of shares outstanding of the registrants common stock was 42,402,214 as of November 3, 2012.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) at September 30, 2012 and
December 31, 2011
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) for the Three and Nine
Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 and for the Cumulative Period from
February 24, 2004 (Date of Emergence from Bankruptcy) through September 30, 2012
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 and for the Cumulative Period from
February 24, 2004 (Date of Emergence from Bankruptcy) through September 30, 2012
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
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PART II: OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1A. Risk Factors
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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
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Item 6. Exhibits
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Signatures
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial information set forth below with respect to our condensed consolidated financial position as of September 30, 2012, the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, and condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 are unaudited. The information presented below for the condensed consolidated financial position as of December 31, 2011 was audited and reported as part of our annual filing of our Form 10-K, filed with Securities and Exchange commission on April 2, 2012. The cumulative financial information from February 24, 2004 (the date of emergence from bankruptcy) through September 30, 2012, in the opinion of management, includes all adjustments consisting of normal recurring entries necessary for the fair presentation of such data. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for any subsequent periods.
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FLEXPOINT SENSOR SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| SEPT. 30, 2012 (Unaudited) |
| DEC. 31, 2011 (Audited) |
ASSETS |
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Current Assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents | $ 30,764 |
| $ 7,294 |
Accounts receivable | 7,831 |
| 21,719 |
Inventory | 7,510 |
| 8,178 |
Deposits and prepaid expenses | 11,757 |
| 11,713 |
Total Current Assets | 57,862 |
| 48,904 |
Long-Term Deposits | 16,500 |
| 16,500 |
Property and Equipment, net of accumulated depreciation |
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of $436,279 and $374,503 | 150,114 |
| 211,890 |
Patents and Proprietary Technology, net of accumulated |
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amortization of $456,397 and $376,238 | 504,588 |
| 584,747 |
Goodwill | 5,105,664 |
| 5,105,664 |
Total Assets | $ 5,834,728 |
| $ 5,967,705 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Current Liabilities |
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Accounts payable | $ 254,553 |
| $ 248,391 |
Accounts payable related party | 8,015 |
| 13,087 |
Accrued liabilities | 85,049 |
| 276,856 |
Convertible notes payable, net of discount of $0 | 437,525 |
| 500,000 |
Convertible notes payable to related party, net of discount of $0 and $0 | 40,000 |
| 50,000 |
Total Current Liabilities | 825,141 |
| 1,088,334 |
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Stockholders' Equity |
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Preferred stock $0.001 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; |
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no shares issued or outstanding | -- |
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Common stock $0.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; |
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42,402,214 shares and 36,186,514 shares issued and outstanding | 42,402 |
| 36,187 |
Additional paid-in capital | 23,864,379 |
| 23,240,604 |
Deficit accumulated during the development stage | (18,897,194) |
| (18,397,420) |
Total Stockholders' Equity | 5,009,587 |
| 4,879,371 |
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $ 5,834,728 |
| $ 5,967,705 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements
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FLEXPOINT SENSOR SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
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| from Bankruptcy) |
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Engineering, Contract and Testing Revenue | $ 13,837 |
| $ 18,616 |
| $ 40,711 |
| $ 51,664 |
| $ 938,824 |
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Operating Costs and Expenses |
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Amortization of patents and proprietary technology | 26,720 |
| 26,720 |
| 80,159 |
| 80,907 |
| 1,132,273 |
Cost of revenue | 122 |
| 2,093 |
| 2,541 |
| 12,581 |
| 169,378 |
Administrative and marketing expense | 158,142 |
| 249,031 |
| 550,706 |
| 795,241 |
| 12,685,572 |
Research and development expense | 60,648 |
| 75,301 |
| 192,824 |
| 193,910 |
| 3,190,514 |
Impairment of long-lived assets | -- |
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| 250,757 |
| 797,312 |
Total Operating Costs and Expenses | 245,632 |
| 353,145 |
| 826,230 |
| 1,333,396 |
| 17,975,049 |
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Other Income (Expense) |
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Interest expense | (10,009) |
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| (37,548) |
| (17,980) |
| (2,367,332) |
Interest income | 15 |
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| 44 |
| 15 |
| 131,864 |
Sublease rent income | -- |
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| 11,340 |
Other income | -- |
| 215 |
| -- |
| 215 |
| 218 |
Loss on sale of equipment | -- |
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| (810) |
Gain on stock debt exchange | -- |
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| 323,249 |
| -- |
| 363,751 |
Net Other Income (Expense) | (9,994) |
| (11,664) |
| 285,745 |
| (17,750) |
| (1,860,969) |
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Net Income (Loss) | $ (241,789) |
| $ (346,193) |
| $ (499,774) |
| $ (1,299,482) |
| $ (18,897,194) |
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Basic and Diluted Loss Per Common Share | $ (0.01) |
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Common Shares Outstanding | 39,962,534 |
| 36,113,952 |
| 38,252,422 |
| 36,030,489 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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FLEXPOINT SENSOR SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
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Net loss | $ (499,774) |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
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Depreciation | 61,776 |
| 86,616 |
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Amortization of patents and proprietary technology | 80,159 |
| 80,907 |
| 1,132,273 | |||||||
Impairment of long-lived assets | -- |
| 250,757 |
| 797,312 | |||||||
Issuance of common stock and warrants for services | -- |
| 120,000 |
| 3,542,785 | |||||||
Expenses paid by increase in convertible note payable | -- |
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| 82,200 | |||||||
Amortization of discount on note payable | -- |
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| 2,230,654 | |||||||
Stock-based compensation expense for employees | -- |
| 13,242 |
| 1,874,849 | |||||||
Loss on asset disposal | -- |
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Loss on extinguishment of debt | -- |
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Loss (Gain) on conversion of notes payable to common stock | 81,741 |
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Bad debt expense | -- |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable | 13,888 |
| 9,760 |
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Inventory | 668 |
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Deposits and prepaid expenses | (44) |
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Accounts payable | 6,162 |
| 115,583 |
| 48,447 | |||||||
Accounts payable related parties | (5,072) |
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| 8,015 | |||||||
Accrued liabilities | (143,559) |
| 181,472 |
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Deferred revenue | -- |
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Net Cash Used in Operating Activities | (404,055) |
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities: |
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Payments for the purchase of equipment | -- |
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Payments for patents | -- |
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Payment for acquisition of equipment and proprietary technology from Flexpoint Holdings, LLC | -- |
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Net Cash Used in Investing Activities | -- |
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities: |
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Net proceeds from issuance of common stock and warrants | -- |
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Proceeds from subscriptions receivable | -- |
| 50,000 |
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Principal payments on notes payable - related parties | (10,000) |
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Proceeds from convertible notes payable - related parties | -- |
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| 495,300 | |||||||
Proceeds from borrowings under convertible note payable | 437,525 |
| 440,000 |
| 3,133,332 | |||||||
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities | 427,525 |
| 490,000 |
| 8,780,489 | |||||||
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents | 23,470 |
| 25,940 |
| 28,713 | |||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | 7,294 |
| 6,027 |
| 2,051 | |||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | $ 30,764 |
| $ 31,967 |
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Cash paid for income taxes | $ -- |
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Cash paid for interest | $ -- |
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Supplemental Disclosure on Noncash Investing and Financing Activities |
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Stock issued for debt | $ 630,000 |
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Outstanding notes payable converted to stock | -- |
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| 3,218,599 | |||||||
Expiration of warrants outstanding | -- |
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| 2,361,785 | |||||||
Subscription receivable | -- |
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Recognition of discounts on convertible notes payable |
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Extinguishment of unamortized discounts on modified convertible notes payable | -- |
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Conversion of notes payable and accrued interest | $ (548,248) |
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| $ (548,248) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the Company). These financial statements are condensed and, therefore, do not include all disclosures normally required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These statements should be read in conjunction with the most recent annual consolidated financial statements of Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. and subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 2011included in the Companys Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 2, 2012. In particular, the Companys significant accounting principles were presented as Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in that report. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation have been included in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and consist of only normal recurring adjustments. The results of operations presented in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2012.
Nature of Operations The Company is located near Salt Lake City, in Draper, Utah and is a development stage company engaged principally in designing, engineering, and manufacturing sensor technology products and equipment using Bend Sensors® flexible potentiometer technology. The Company is in the development stage as significant production and revenue generation have not yet commenced on a sustainable basis. Development stage activities primarily include acquiring equipment and technology, organizing activities, obtaining financing, further developing, enhancing and marketing the technology and seeking long-term manufacturing contracts. Even though the Company has made significant strides forward with its business plan, it is likely that additional progress may not occur over the next nine months due primarily to the time necessary to negotiate long-term manufacturing and production agreements. Accordingly, the Company is not anticipating significant revenues until late 2012 or early 2013, and will require additional financing to fund its short-term cash needs. These matters raise doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of asset carrying amounts or the amount and classification of liabilities that might result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. The Company may be required to rely on debt financing, loans from related parties, and private placements of common stock for additional funding. These sources of financing may only be available on terms not acceptable to the Company.
Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents are considered to be cash and highly liquid securities with original maturities of three months or less. The cash and equivalents of $30,764 at September 30, 2012 and $7,294 at December 31, 2011 represent cash on deposit in various bank accounts with a financial institution.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments - The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheets for accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate fair value because of the immediate or short-term nature of these financial instruments. The carrying amounts reported for notes payable approximate fair value because the underlying instruments are at interest rates which approximate current market rates.
Accounts Receivable Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the time product is shipped or services are provided, including any shipping and handling fees. Due to the limited amount of transactions, collectability of the trade receivables is reasonably assured, therefore the Company has not created an allowance for doubtful accounts. Most contracts associated with design and development engineering require a deposit of up to 50% of the quoted price of the initial phase of such contracts prior to the commencement of work. As the Company completes each phase or mile stone of such contracts additional funding is normally required from the customer. These deposits are considered deferred income until each phase or mile stone is completed and accepted by the customer, at which time the agreed upon price for that particular phase of the contract is billed to the customer and the deposit applied. As the Companys revenues and customer base increase, an allowance policy will be established.
Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined by using the first in, first out (FIFO) method. Inventories consist of raw materials.
Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost. Additions and major improvements are capitalized while maintenance and repairs are charged to operations. Upon trade-in, sale, or retirement of property and equipment, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is recognized.
Valuation of Long-lived Assets The carrying values of the Companys long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment quarterly and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that they may not be recoverable.
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When projections indicate that the carrying value of the long-lived asset is not recoverable, the carrying value is reduced by the estimated excess of the carrying value over the projected discounted cash flows. The Companys analysis did not indicate any impairment of assets as of September 30, 2012.
Intangible Assets Costs to obtain or develop patents are capitalized and amortized over the remaining life of the patents, and technology rights are amortized over their estimated useful lives. The Company currently has the rights to several patents and proprietary technology. Patents and technology are amortized from the date the Company acquires or is awarded the patent or technology rights, over their estimated useful lives, which range from 5 to 15 years. An impairment charge is recognized if the carrying amount is not recoverable and the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the intangible assets as determined by projected discounted net future cash flows. The Companys analysis did not indicate any impairment of intangible assets as of September 30, 2012.
Research and Development Research and development costs are recognized as an expense during the period incurred until the conceptual formulation, design, and testing of a process is completed and the process has been determined to be commercially viable.
Goodwill Goodwill represents the excess of the Companys reorganization value over the fair value of net assets of the Company upon emergence from bankruptcy. Goodwill is not amortized, but is tested for impairment annually, or when a triggering event occurs. As described in ASU 2010-28, ASU 2011-08 and ASC 350-20-35, the Company has adopted the two step goodwill impairment analysis that includes quantitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two -step goodwill impairment test. A fair-value-based test is applied at the overall Company level. The test compares the estimated fair value of the Company at the date of the analysis to the carrying value of its net assets. The analysis also requires various judgments and estimates, including general and macroeconomic conditions, industry and the Companys targeted market conditions, as well as relevant entity-specific events; such as a change in the market for the Companys products and services. After considering the qualitative factors that would indicate a need for interim impairment of goodwill and applying the two-step process described in ASC 350-20-35 paragraphs 4-13, management has determined that the value of Companys assets is not, more likely than not less than the carrying value of the Company including goodwill, and that no impairment charge needs be recognized during the reporting periods.
Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, services have been provided or goods delivered, the price to the buyer is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. Revenue from the sale of products is recorded at the time of shipment to the customers. Revenue from research and development engineering contracts is recognized as the services are provided and accepted by the customer. Revenue from contracts to license technology to others is deferred until all conditions under the contracts are met and then recognized as licensing royalty revenue over the remaining term of the contracts.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements -The Company has adopted the two step goodwill test as described in ASU 2010-28 and ASU 2011-08. The Company has evaluated other recent accounting pronouncements and based upon the evaluation the Company believes the adoption of the new pronouncements has not or is not expected to have a material impact on the Companys financial position or statements in the future.
Stock-Based Compensation Under Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 718, Stock Compensation, the Company is required to recognize the cost of employee services received in exchange for stock options and awards of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of such options and awards, over the period they vest. Prior to 2006, no compensation was recorded in earnings for the Companys stock-based options granted under the 2005 Stock Incentive Plan (the Plan). Under ASC 718, all share-based compensation is measured at the grant date, based on the fair value of the award, and is recognized as an expense in operations over the requisite service period. On January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the provisions of ASC 718, for its share-based compensations plans and began recognizing the unvested portion of employee compensation from stock options and awards equal to the unamortized grant-date fair value over the remaining vesting period. Furthermore, compensation costs will also be recognized for any awards issued, modified, repurchased, or canceled after January 1, 2006.
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted-average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period. At September 30, 2012, there were outstanding options to purchase 2,024,000 shares
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of common stock. These options were not included in the computation of diluted earnings because the related exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common shares.
NOTE 2 STOCK OPTION PLANS
On August 25, 2005, the Board of Directors of the Company approved and adopted the 2005 Stock Incentive Plan (the Plan). The Plan became effective upon its adoption by the Board and will continue in effect for ten years, unless terminated. This plan was approved by the stockholders of the Company on November 22, 2005. Under the Plan, the exercise price for all options issued will not be less than the average quoted closing market price of the Companys trading common stock for the thirty day period immediately preceding the grant date plus a premium of ten percent. The maximum aggregate number of shares that may be awarded under the Plan is 2,500,000 shares.
The Company continues to utilize the Black-Scholes option-pricing model for calculating the fair value as defined by ASC Topic 718, which is an acceptable valuation approach under ASC 718. This model requires the input of subjective assumptions, including the expected price volatility of the underlying stock. Projected data related to the expected volatility and expected life of stock options is based upon historical and other information, and notably, the Companys common stock has limited trading history. The Company uses the simplified method to calculate the expected term. Changes in these subjective assumptions can materially affect the fair value of the estimate, and therefore, the existing valuation models do not provide a precise measure of the fair value of the Companys employee stock options.
During the three and nine months periods ended September 30, 2012 the Company recognized $0.00 of stock-based compensation expense, compared to $13,242 during the same period in 2011. There were 2,024,000 employee stock options outstanding at September 30, 2012. A summary of all employee options outstanding and exercisable under the plan as of September 30, 2012, and changes during the nine months then ended is set forth below:
Options | Shares | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) | Aggregate Intrinsic Value |
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Granted | - | - | - | - |
Expired | - | - | - | - |
Forfeited | - | - | - | - |
Outstanding at the end of Period | 2,024,000 | $ 1.10 | 2.92 | $ - |
Exercisable at the end of Period | 2,024,000 | $ 1.10 | 2.92 | $ - |
Based upon the current options issued as of September 30, 2012, there was no additional unrecognized compensation cost related to employee stock options that will be recognized.
NOTE 3 ISSUANCE OF STOCK
On February 2, 2012, the Company issued 91,100 restricted shares at $0.16, in lieu of cash, to a consultant for marketing consulting services for the fourth quarter 2011, and cancelled $15,000 of Company debt.
On April 10, 2012, the Company issued 2,500,000 restricted shares of common stock to retire the balance of the Maestro line of credit of $500,000 and accrued interest. The debt was converted at a rate of $0.20 per share and the fair market value of the shares was $0.09 per share on the date of conversion. This resulted in a gain on conversion of debt of $323,248.
On August 31, 2012 the Company issued 112,700 restricted shares at $0.13, in lieu of cash, to a consultant for marketing consulting services for the first quarter 2012, and cancelled $15,000 of Company debt.
On August 31, 2012 the Company issued 161,900 restricted shares at $0.09, in lieu of cash, to a consultant for marketing consulting services for the second quarter 2012, and cancelled $15,000 of Company debt.
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On September 1, 2012 the Company issued 1,600,000 restricted shares at $0.15, in lieu of cash, for investor relations services during 2011, and cancelled $240,000 of Company debt.
On September 1, 2012 the Company issued 1,750,000 restricted shares at $0.007, in lieu of cash, for investor relations services for the first half of 2012, and cancelled $120,000 of Company debt.
On August 31, 2012 the Company secured a line of credit for $300,000 with SRX International, Inc. The line of credit is collateralized by 3,000,000 shares of the Company's restricted common stock, issued on September 1, 2012 held in escrow at a conversion rate of $0.10 per share.
On August 31, 2012 the Company secured a line of credit for $300,000 with Empire Fund Managers, LLC. The line of credit is collateralized by 3,750,000 shares of the Company's restricted common stock, issued on September 1, 2012 and held in escrow, at a conversion rate of $0.08 per share.
NOTE 4 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In September 2005 the Company entered into a manufacturing agreement with R&D Products, LLC, a Utah limited liability company, doing business in Midvale, Utah. For the purpose of this contract, management considers R&D Products to be a related party because a controlling member of R&D Products, LLC is also a non-controlling shareholder of Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. R&D Products has developed a mattress with multiple air chambers that uses the Companys Bend Sensors® and the Company has entered into an agreement to manufacture the Bend Sensors® for R&Ds specific mattress use. The initial order is for 30,000 Bend Sensors® to be used to begin manufacture of 1,000 mattresses. During 2007 and 2008 R&D Products deposited with Flexpoint the sum of $100,000 to begin work on the initial production order of 20 commercial beds. Additional revenue from this contract is dependent upon R&D Products selling either their bed technology directly or licensing their technology to a third party.
On September 11, 2008 R&D Products, LLC entered into a long-term Licensing Agreement for their bed technology with a major medical solutions provider (Licensee). The Agreement provides the Licensee the exclusive worldwide rights to R&Ds patented medical bed technology. On that same day the Company, R&D Products and the Licensee entered into a long-term joint manufacturing agreement for R&Ds medical bed technology and related products. The manufacturing agreement allows for the Company to manufacture sensors for the bed technology and related medical products through 2018 with an option to renew each year thereafter. Production schedules with specific quantities and deadlines are still being outlined (see Note 7, "Litigation"). At this time management is unsure the effect their litigation with R&D will have on this agreement with R&D or its Licensee.
The Company has a related party payable to its President, CEO and Director for reimbursement of travel and other related expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. The amount due to the President as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 is $6,515 and $3,967, respectively.
The Company has a related party payable to its Chief Financial Officer for services provided to the Company. The amount due to the Chief Financial Officer as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 is $1,500 and $3,000, respectively.
On August 8, 2011 the Company issued a promissory note for $40,000 to an existing shareholder. The note has an annual interest rate of 10% and is secured by the Company's equipment. The principle amount of the note, and all accrued interest is due and payable on or before July 31, 2012 and has a conversion feature for restricted common shares at $0.20 per share. Management is negotiating to extend this note under similar terms or convert the note and accrued interest for restricted common share.
On December 28, 2011 the Company issued a promissory note for $10,000 to an existing shareholder. The note had an annual interest rate of 10% and was secured by the Company's equipment. The principle amount of the note, and all accrued interest was due and payable on or before July 31, 2012 and had a conversion feature for restricted common shares at $0.20 per share. On February 13, 2012 this note was paid with the proceeds from a new note.
NOTE 5 NOTES PAYABLE
On November 2, 2010 the Company secured a $500,000 line of credit from Maestro Investments. LLC. Under the terms and conditions of the line of credit the Company could draw against the line as needed to fund operations. The
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line has a fixed interest rate of 12% per annum and the principle amount of all draws and outstanding interest is due and payable on or before December 31, 2012. The note has a conversion feature that provides Maestro with the option to convert any outstanding balance of the note to the Company's restricted common shares at $0.30 per share, or other amount to be agreed upon. Due to the recent decline in the Company's stock price the Company has agreed to issue an additional 833,333 shares as collateral for the line of credit for a total of 2,500,000 escrowed shares. The line of credit is secured by the Company's assets including, but not limited to, business furniture, fixtures and equipment. On April 10, 2012 the Company issued 2,500,000 restricted common shares at $0.20 per share and retired the $500,000 line of credit and accrued interest.
On August 8, 2011 the Company issued a promissory note for $40,000 to an existing shareholder. The note has an annual interest rate of 10% and is secured by the Company's equipment. The principle amount of the note, and all accrued interest is due and payable on or before July 31, 2012 and has a conversion feature for restricted common shares at $0.20 per share. Management is negotiating to extend this note under similar terms or convert the note and accrued interest for restricted common share
On December 28, 2011 the Company issued a promissory note for $10,000 to an existing shareholder. The note had an annual interest rate of 10% and was secured by the Company's equipment. The principle amount of the note, and all accrued interest was due and payable on or before July 31, 2012 and had a conversion feature for restricted common shares at $0.20 per share. On February 13, 2012 the Company, paid the original note dated December 28, 2011 and issued a new promissory note in the amount of $10,128 including accrued interest. The new note has an annual interest rate of 10% and is secured by the Company's equipment. The principle amount of the note, and all accrued interest is due and payable on or before September 30, 2012 and has a conversion feature for restricted common shares at $0.15 per share. This note was extended to December 31, 2012.
On January 17, 2012 the Company issued a promissory note for $50,000 to an existing shareholder. The note has an annual interest rate of 10% and is secured by the Company's equipment. The principle amount of the note, and all accrued interest is due and payable on or before December 31, 2012 and has a conversion feature for restricted common shares at $0.15 per share.
On February 14, 2012 the Company issued a promissory note for $50,000. The note has an annual interest rate of 10% and is secured by the Company's equipment. The principle amount of the note, and all accrued interest is due and payable on or before December 31, 2012 and has a conversion feature for restricted common shares at $0.15 per share.
On March 15, 2012 the Company issued a promissory note for $50,000. The note has an annual interest rate of 10% and is secured by the Company's equipment. The principle amount of the note, and all accrued interest is due and payable on or before December 31, 2012 and has a conversion feature for restricted common shares at $0.15 per share.
On April 15, 2012 the Company issued a promissory note for $202,397. Consolidating and canceling the $50,000 notes issued in January, February and March 2012, and received an additional $50,000 in proceeds from the new note to help fund operations. The note has an annual interest rate of 10% and is secured by the Company's equipment. The principle amount of the note, and all accrued interest is due and payable on or before December 31, 2012 and has a conversion feature for restricted common shares at $0.10 per share.
On May 16, 2012 the Company issued a promissory note for $50,000. The note has an annual interest rate of 10% and is secured by the Company's equipment. The principle amount of the note, and all accrued interest is due and payable on or before December 31, 2012 and has a conversion feature for restricted common shares at $0.10 per share.
On June 18, 2012 the Company issued a promissory note for $50,000. The note has an annual interest rate of 10% and is secured by the Company's equipment. The principle amount of the note, and all accrued interest is due and payable on or before December 31, 2012 and has a conversion feature for restricted common shares at $0.10 per share.
On August 31, 2012 the Company secured a line of credit for $300,000 with SRX International, Inc. Under the terms of the line of credit the Company can make periodic draws as needed to fund operations. The line has a fixed interest rate of 10% per annum and the principal amount and outstanding interest is due and payable on or before December 31, 2012. The line of credit is collateralized by 3,000,000 shares of the Company's restricted common stock, held in
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escrow at a conversion rate of $0.10 per share. The Company used the full proceeds of the line of credit and consolidated the April, May and June notes issued to fund operations.
On August 31, 2012 the Company secured a line of credit for $300,000 with Empire Fund Managers, LLC. Under the terms of the line of credit the Company can make periodic draws as needed to fund operations. The line has a fixed interest rate of 10% per annum and the principal amount and outstanding interest is due and payable on or before June 30, 2013. The line of credit is collateralized by 3,750,000 shares of the Company's restricted common stock, held in escrow at a conversion rate of $0.08 per share. As of September 30, 2012 the Company has drawn $125,000 of the line of credit to fund operations.
NOTE 6 OPERATING LEASES
The operating lease agreement for the manufacturing facility in Draper, Utah expired on December 31, 2011. The Company continued to occupy the facility on a month-to-month basis, while management negotiated with the landlord for new lease terms. On March 29, 2012 an amended lease agreement was executed. Under the terms of the amendment the lease was extended for 36 months through December 31, 2014. For the twelve months ending December 31, 2012 the average lease payments, including common area maintenance will be $7,950 and will increase by $500 per month each year thereafter. The total future minimum payments under the amended lease agreement lease as of September 30, 2012 are as follows:
Year Ended December 31, | |
2012 | $ 23,850 |
2013 | $ 101,400 |
2014 | $ 107,400 |
Total | $ 232,650 |
NOTE 7 - LITIGATION
On June 23, 2010, the Company, along with David B. Beck, the Company's Director of Engineering, filed a complaint against R&D Products, LLC, Persimmon Investments, Inc. and Jules A. deGreef, the managing member of R&D Products, LLC. The complaint alleges that all of the intellectual properties owned by R&D Products and Mr. deGreef, specifically patented applications using Bend Sensor® technology that were filed jointly by Mr. Beck and Mr. deGreef, and later assigned solely to Mr. deGreef and R&D Products, are the property of the Company. The assignment by Mr. Beck of his rights in the patents and intellectual properties were improperly given and are the property of the Company. The Company believes that since Mr. Beck was an employee of the Company during the time that he became the primary creative force and inventor of the Bend Sensor® applications for R&D Products and Mr. deGreef, and the inventions and applications were created using Flexpoint resources, the Company is claiming that such intellectual properties, patents, etc. filed by deGreef, Persimmon and R&D belong to Flexpoint and therefore is seeking financial damages and ownership of all intellectual rights, patents and inventions created by Mr. Beck for deGreef, Persimmon and R&D Products.
NOTE 8 - COMMITMENT
On January 1, 2011 the Company extended its marketing agreement with Mr. Sukhminder Bedi through December 31, 2011. Under the agreement Mr. Bedi is to be paid $5,000 per month for his services, of which Mr. Bedi has agreed to accept shares of the Company's restricted stock in lieu of cash payable quarterly. The number of shares issued will be based upon the average quarterly market price of the stock. On December 27, 2011 this agreement was extended under the same payment terms through 2012.
NOTE 9 NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
After evaluating the recent accounting pronouncements through the date of this filing, the Company has concluded that application of these pronouncements will have no material impact on the Companys financial results.
NOTE 10 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Management is negotiating to extend or convert the $40,000 notes payable that matured on July 31, 2012,
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In this quarterly report references to Flexpoint", "the Company," we, us, and our refer to Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) encourages reporting companies to disclose forward-looking information so that investors can better understand future prospects and make informed investment decisions. This report contains these types of statements. Words such as may, expect, believe, anticipate, estimate, project, or continue or comparable terminology used in connection with any discussion of future operating results or financial performance identify forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. All forward-looking statements reflect our present expectation of future events and are subject to a number of important factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW
Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. is a development stage company principally engaged in designing, engineering and manufacturing bend sensor technology and devises that use its patented Bend Sensor® technology, (a flexible potentiometer technology). For the past three years we have been making improvements to our technology and proving the versatility and durability of the Bend Sensor® by manufacturing Bend Sensor® devices and related products and introducing these to a variety of industries. We currently own nine technology patents and through our research and development efforts are in the process of filing for more that include fully integrated products using our Bend Sensor® technology being sold and supplied to our limited customer base. We have also jointly developed additional commercially viable products, including a universal sensor that will be used in the automotive, medical and industrial industries. We are working towards expansion of our customer base as our patented technology continues to gain recognition in various markets and industries. Over the next six to nine months we will concentrate most of our marketing efforts and limited financial resources on current projects that we believe can be brought to market in the shortest period of time. We anticipate having as many as 10 to 15 different products featuring our patented Bend Sensor® technology on the market over the next 6 to 9 months including products in the automotive, residential home care and industrial control industries.
Over the past nine months we have been enhancing our relationships with various automotive Tier 1 suppliers as they have continued testing and proving our patented horn and seat switch reliability. We have also developed new types of products for our Bend Sensor® technologies and have received small repeat production orders from our existing customers. We have made improvements on our initial prototype for a Home Monitoring Presence Detection System using our Bend Sensor® technologies and have received development and design orders from various industries including the military. In addition, we continue working with significant market makers and Tier 1 automotive suppliers in the U.S. and Europe on numerous other applications for our sensors and devises. Once we receive our UL certification we will be able to complete at least two production contracts that should provide a continued source of revenue over the next several years.
We have developed and are in the final stages of testing a specialty sensor for an undisclosed disposable medical device for a company. The estimated volumes quoted for this device are between 500,000 to 1 million sensors annually. The application will use a sensor that is an adaptation of a sensor that we already have commercially available; therefore the additional cost associated with the development of this application has been marginal. We have received and completed the initial purchase order from a company outside the United States to complete the initial engineering and prototype build of a disposable directional positioning sensor for colonoscopies. It is estimated that the annual demand for colonoscopy ranges from 2.21 to 7.96 million procedures in the United States and as the population continues to age more procedures will be required. One of the difficulties with the procedure is providing an inexpensive means of locating the exact position of the colonoscopes. With the use of our unique Bend Sensor® array and monitoring equipment the initial testing has shown that with the our technology it is possible to locate the positioning of the colonoscopes.
HTK Engineering, LLC continues to market their safety mechanism specifically designed for garbage trucks and other large commercial vehicles. Most commercial vehicles have an "air breaking system" which can lose pressure and disengage the breaks while the vehicle is still running. Our Bend Sensor® technology is the key component of the HTK system which provides a backup braking system preventing the vehicle from inadvertently rolling into people, buildings or other vehicles. Part of HTK's marketing effort has been to involve insurance companies who
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have paid claims related to the initial break failure. Because the HTK system is easily installed and adaptable to most vehicles insurance companies have indicated they would provide a reduction in premiums should their customers install the HTK system. There are over 179,000 garbage and recycling trucks in use in the United States. HTK is also pursuing opportunities for the system throughout Europe and Asia.
We have had multiple inquires, including a South African Company, regarding our seat sensor system to monitor and track passengers as part of the Country's study on urban mobility and the use of public transportation. The initial testing included sensors that were configured to monitor taxi usage in a specific location. Using the Bend Sensor® seat system the South African Company was able to complete their demand and feasibility study with 100% accurate information. Based upon this information Flexpoint is currently exploring the possibility of developing a full "plug and play" version of this system for easy installation in similar public transportation applications. With the increase in the cost of gas and the uncertainty of fossil fuels there is a large and unmet need for taxi and other public transportation efficiency systems world-wide.
We have an ongoing relationship with Monnit Corporation, a cutting edge supplier of wireless sensing devises, we have jointly developed a versatile "plug and play" Wireless Flex Sensor that can measure mechanical movement, air flow, water flow, or even vibration. The device transmits this data wirelessly between Monnit's local sensor network gateways and the iMonnit online data monitoring system, which records sensor information and sends notifications via text or email if user-defined conditions are met or exceeded. Through our relationship Monnit and the jointly developed Wire Flex Sensor, we have introduced two new products featuring Bend Sensor® technology. One is a seat sensor for occupancy detection and monitoring, Wireless Seat Occupancy Sensor and the other is designed to measure airflow in HVAC systems, Wireless Airflow Sensor. Both products transmit data wirelessly to Monnit's online sensor monitoring and alerting system, which can be easily accessed from any PC or smartphone, and both target large industries with multiple practical applications. In an age of smart phones and web based information Monnit's technology will help expedite development of projects and enable us to pursue applications that traditional wiring would have been costly and time consuming. Monnit is an established firm with a host of major clients, including Walgreen's, 3M, HP and Accenture among many others.
We have continued our efforts to complete a production contract with one of the world's largest industrial firms over a security mat that uses Bend Sensor® to track and differentiate traffic flow in and out of buildings or venues. Early testing on the mat sensor has shown that it can differentiate between foot traffic and other things like wheels on a dolly. Weight measurements can also be fine-tuned to provide another layer of data for identification and security purposes. Flexpoint is being represented in these discussions by an industry insider with extensive experience. The mat can be used in everything from retail stores to government buildings because the algorithms used to interpret data from the Bend Sensor® technology can be configured for a variety of unique applications. The technology can provide fine-tuned data to instantaneously track and monitor building or venue traffic. There are some 12,000 government properties in the U.S. and hundreds of thousands of venues and other heavy traffic facilities that could use this technology.
In management's opinion the desire of U.S. manufacturers to have lighter weight more fuel efficient cars have proven to be to our advantage. Our Bend Sensor® is lighter in weight, has fewer moving parts than conventional sensing devices that are currently being used by automobile manufacturers and is more versatile. Due to its unique design the Bend Sensor® is also more cost effective. Product and design changes in the automotive industry are slow, averaging two to three years before actually being incorporated into a commercially viable automotive platform. Because of our recent work with several Tier 1 suppliers, we have shown the Bend Sensor® as the next generation of sensing devises to the industry. Due to the advanced technology of the Bend Sensor® and its versatility of applications we believe we anticipate being a part of the changes needed in the automotive, energy and technological industries.
Over the past two years our patented "horn pad" sensor has gone through key testing validations with Navistar International Corporation, an auto industry veteran We have been informed that the "horn pad" is slated for implementation once the next generation of the truck electronic architecture is completed. This certification and testing process is similar to the process required by other manufacturers, and allows the Company to move forward with its marketing of the "horn pad" as a fully integrated automotive component to other manufacturers of heavy trucks including, but not limited to, Kenworth, Volvo and Peterbilt.
In addition to the testing of the our horn pad we standardized and broadened our electronic board interfaces that will significantly streamline the integration of our sensor arrays into existing computer monitoring systems and other electronic components. The standardization will help the Company to strengthen is competitive position within the automotive and other industries while building a broader customer base.
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We continue to manufacture products for Intertek Industrial Corp. Their ProTek System is an automotive seat monitoring device integrated into emergency response vehicles. This monitoring device places the Companys Bend Sensors® in each rear passenger seat with a monitor viewable to the vehicles driver. The foolproof system informs the driver if the emergency medical technicians are seated and properly secured prior to departure and while the vehicle is in motion. The system is installed in the seats of the rear compartments of the emergency vehicle and provides the driver with constant feedback as to the seated and secured status of passengers and personnel in the rear of the vehicle. The system is currently installed in ambulances and is being tested for use in other types of emergency vehicles. Through its relationship with Intertek the Company has validated its technology as a useful reliable safety devise and is currently working with other companies on similar systems for buses, cabs and heavy equipment operators to ensure the safety of their passengers and drivers. A national surge in ambulance accidents has called for increased safety standards for emergency vehicles. Due to the rise in injuries and fatalities that result from these accidents, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has taken on the task of rewriting the ambulance standard. As a result there is currently national legislation proposed that could take effect as early as 2013. The proposed legislation could require all emergency vehicles be equipped with a safety system similar to Intertek's Pro Tek System, which will give Intertek a significant competitive advantage being first to market with an already proven system that will meet the legislative requirements.
Using our Bend Sensor® technology the Company has developed a patented medical bed. Because of the Bend Sensors® predictability the accompanying electronics of the bed are able to determine the position of the person in the bed and how they are moved. The bed has the ability to roll a patient left or right to relieve pressure areas that can cause bed sores or other life threatening complications for patients that are bed ridden as well as facilitate dressing changes. Needed adjustments can be programmed into the bed to relieve pressure areas to meet the required standards for patient care and comfort. The entire integrated system will also record the movements providing a chronological record of patient care. Our Bend Sensor® technology has many other medical applications that the Company is pursuing.
The Company anticipates marketing a similar bed as part of an in-home specialty mattress. The specialty (non-innerspring) segment of the bedding market has been growing rapidly over the past six to seven years. With the increasing demand of specialty mattresses almost every commercial mattress company has a specialty bed they promote. The Company has had some discussions with mattress companies who have expressed interest in the concept. In June 2010 the Company initiated legal action against R&D Products, LLC, the joint developer of the medical bed, and at this time management is unsure of the effect that this action may have on our relationship with R&D Products and its Licensee of the medical bed application of the Bend Sensor® technology (See Note 7 of the financial statements).
Although so far the volumes for our applications and devises have been relatively small we continue to receive follow up orders for the universal sensor that we jointly developed last year. We expect to receive additional orders from other customers for this sensor as it becomes more recognizable in the market. Currently our customers for this type of sensor include companies in the following industries; automobiles, trucking, busing, emergency vehicles, taxi cabs, public transportation, military and other governmental entities. As anticipated, the Company is beginning to see the potential for more significant volumes and revenues from the sale of this sensing devise over the next year and beyond.
Finalizing additional long-term revenue generating production contracts with other customers remains our greatest challenge because our on-going business is dependent on the types of revenues and cash flows generated by such contracts. Cash flow and cash requirement risks are closely tied to and are dependent upon our ability to attract significant long-term production contracts. In the short term we must continue to obtain funding to operate and expand our operations so that we can deliver our unique Bend Sensor® and Bend Sensor® related technologies and products to the market. Management believes that even though we have made positive strides forward with our business plan, it is likely that significant progress may not occur for the next three to six months, primarily due to the time it takes for negotiating such contracts. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee that we will realize significant revenues or that we will become profitable over the next six to nine months.
In 2010 we entered into a Technology Development Agreement with Design HMi, LLC, which has extensive experience, contact and knowledge involving product design and development in the automotive industry. This relationship has opened additional automotive opportunities for the implementation of the Bend Sensor® technology for the automotive industry that should be realized over the next three to six months.
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On October 7, 2011 we entered into a joint venture and marketing agreement with Victor S.r.l of Italy (Victor). The agreement includes provisions to jointly develop custom sensors to be used in Victor's RimSense Technology. Victor is a 30-year-old diversified company located in Verona, Italy. Victor has grown from the hand-crafting steering wheel company in to one that offers a wide range of products for the automotive, truck and marine industries.
On November 1, 2011 we announced our recently executed Marketing and Agency Agreement with Mobicon Electronic Supplies Company to market Flexpoint's sensors and specialty products in China and Asia. Mobicon was established in 1983 and initially engaged in the retail and wholesale business of electronic and computer components. Mobicons business has a global reach in the distribution of electronic components, equipment, automation, computer and computer accessories and has over 5000 customers located in 72 countries.
Management believes the validation by Navistar of our horn pad and the standardization of our electronics strengthens our relationship with Victor and Mobicon Marketing and positions the Company to be able to leverage these relationships to open additional markets for our products and technology, build a solid customer base and drive revenue generation for the future. As we have developed fully integrated devises that have applications across various marketing channels we have hired a sales and marketing person who is responsible to expand our existing customer base.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our revenue is primarily from design, contract, testing and limited production services and is not to a level to support our operations. Over the past twenty-four months we have relied on the proceeds of various convertible notes and lines of credit to fund our operations. These notes and lines of credit are generally secured escrowed restricted shares of our common stock and most have been paid in full through the release of the escrowed shares. Management anticipates that we may not realize significant revenue within the next six to nine months.
On November 2, 2010 the Company secured a $500,000 line of credit from Maestro Investments. LLC. Under the terms and conditions of the line of credit the Company can draw against the line as needed to fund operations. The line has a fixed interest rate of 12% per annum and the principle amount of all draws and outstanding interest is due and payable on or before December 31, 2012. Over the twelve months ending December 31, 2011 the Company drew down the entire line of credit to fund its operations. On April 10, 2012 the Board of Directors authorized the issuance of 2,500,000 restricted common shares to retire the full amount due from the line of credit including accrued interest. The debt was converted at a rate of $0.20 per share and the fair market value of the shares was $0.09 per share on the date of conversion. This resulted in a gain on conversion of debt of $323,248 that was recognized during the three months ended June 30, 2012.
During the first and second quarter of 2012 we issued additional promissory notes in the amount of $312,565. The notes have an annual interest rate of 10% and a conversion feature for the Companys restricted common stock ranging from $0.08 to $0.15 per share. The notes had varying maturity dates and were due and payable, including any outstanding interest, between June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2012
During the three months ending September 30, 2012, the Company secured two lines of credit for $300,000 each, to fund the Companys operations. The lines of credit have an annual interest rate of 10% and a conversion feature ranging from $0.08 to $0.10 and are secured by 6,375,000 restricted shares of the Companys common stock held in escrow. One line of credit will mature on December 31, 2012 and the other on June 30, 2013.
One line was fully drawn down to condense and consolidate the promissory notes issued from January through June 2012. As of September 30, 2012 the Company had drawn $125,000 of the second line of credit to fund operations.
As of September 30, 2012 we have $825,141 in current liabilities, including $477,525 in notes payable related to the lines of credit and notes issued to existing shareholders. Of the $262,567 in total accounts payable over $237,000 are related to legal and accounting fees associated with the litigation described in Note 7 of the financial statements. Management believes they have a strong case against R&D et al, and that most, if not all, of the legal and accounting will be eliminated once the litigation is resolved. In the short-term we will continue to fund our operations through various stockholder notes or lines of credit.
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Management believes that our current cash burn rate is approximately $50,000 per month and the proceeds from the convertible notes, lines of credit and our engineering and design fees will not totally fund our anticipated growth in operations. We will therefore need to raise additional financing. We believe that this additional financing will provide the needed capital to extend operations to the development and production of our growing product offerings and growing manufacturing opportunities. However, we may not be able to obtain financing, or the sources of financing, if any, may not continue to be available, and if available, they may be on terms unfavorable to us.
As we enter into new technology agreements in the future, we must ensure that those agreements will provide adequate funding for any pre-production research and development and manufacturing costs. As we are successful in establishing agreements with adequate initial funding, management believes that our operations for the long term will be funded by revenues, licensing fees and royalties related to such agreements. However, other than the joint marketing agreements, that we believe will provide future revenues, we have not formalized any agreements during the past year and there can be no assurance that the agreements we currently have will come to fruition in the near future or that a desired technological application can be brought to market on a commercially viable basis.
FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
Our principal commitments at September 30, 2012 consist of our operating lease of $7,950 per month, and total liabilities of $825,174 which includes $477,525 of convertible notes payable. Under the terms of our operating lease the average monthly payments are $8,450, including common area maintenance through December 31, 2014. The total future minimum payments under this lease as of September 30, 2012 are $232,650.
On August 8, 2011 the Company issued a promissory note for $40,000 to an existing shareholder. The note has an annual interest rate of 10% and is secured by the Company's equipment. The principle amount of the note, and all accrued interest is due and payable on or before July 31, 2012 and has a conversion feature for restricted common shares at $0.20 per share. Management is negotiating to extend or convert that matured on in July of this year.
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On April 15, 2012 the Company issued a promissory note for $202,397. Consolidating and canceling the $50,000 notes issued in January, February and March 2012, and received an additional $50,000 in proceeds from the new note to help fund operations. The note has an annual interest rate of 10% and is secured by the Company's equipment. The principle amount of the note, and all accrued interest is due and payable on or before December 31, 2012 and has a conversion feature for restricted common shares at $0.10 per share.
On May 16, 2012 the Company issued a promissory note for $50,000. The note has an annual interest rate of 10% and is secured by the Company's equipment. The principle amount of the note, and all accrued interest is due and payable on or before December 31, 2012 and has a conversion feature for restricted common shares at $0.10 per share.
On June 18, 2012 the Company issued a promissory note for $50,000. The note has an annual interest rate of 10% and is secured by the Company's equipment. The principle amount of the note, and all accrued interest is due and payable on or before December 31, 2012 and has a conversion feature for restricted common shares at $0.10 per share.
Our total current liabilities include accounts payable of $262,567 related to normal operating expenses, including health insurance, utilities, production supplies, travel expense, and expenses for professional fees.
Accrued liabilities at September 30, 2012, were $85,082 and were related to payroll, payroll tax liabilities, accrued professional expenses, accrued insurance expense, accrued interest expense on notes and accrued paid time off.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
Other than our current operating lease identified in Note 6 to the financial statements, above, we have not entered into any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources and would be considered material to investors.
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Estimates of particular significance in our financial statements include goodwill and the annual tests for impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets and valuing stock option compensation.
The Company's goodwill represents the excess of its reorganization value over the fair value of the net assets upon emergence from bankruptcy. Goodwill is not amortized, therefore we test our goodwill for impairment annually or when a triggering event occur using a fair value approach. A fair value based test is applied at the overall Company level. The test compares the fair value of the Company to the carrying value of its nets assets. The test requires various judgments and estimates. During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $250,757 to reduce the carrying value of the goodwill to its estimated fair value. As part of the impairment testing, the Company considered factors such as the global market volatility, variables in the economy, and the overall uncertainty in the markets which has resulted in a decline in the market price of the Company's stock price and market capitalization for a sustained period, as indicators for potential goodwill impairment. The analysis for the impairment test for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared the carrying value of the Company's net assets to the estimated fair value of the overall Company, and the projected net cash flows of the Company over the next three years, based upon our analysis no additional impairment was recognized during the three months ended September 30, 2012.
We test long-lived assets for impairment quarterly or when a triggering event occurs. Impairment is indicated if undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying value of the assets. The amount of impairment is measured using a discounted-cash-flows model considering future revenues, operating costs and risk-adjusted discount rate and other factors. The analysis compares the present value of projected net cash flows for the remaining current year and next two years against the carrying value of the long-lived assets. If the carrying values of the long lives assets exceed the present value of the discounted projected revenues an impairment expense would be recognized in the period and the carrying value of the assets would be adjusted accordingly. Under similar analysis no impairment charge was taken during the three month period ended September 30, 2012. Impairment tests will be conducted on a quarterly basis and, should they indicate a carrying value in excess of fair value, additional charges may be required.
Financial accounting standards require that recognition of the cost of employee services received in exchange for stock options and awards of equity instruments be based on the grant-date fair value of such options and awards and is recognized as an expense in operations over the period they vest. The fair value of the options we have granted is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes American option-pricing model. Option pricing models require the input of highly sensitive assumptions, including expected stock volatility. Also, our stock options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate. Management believes the best input assumptions available were used to value the options and that the resulting option values are reasonable. For the nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 we recognized $0.00 and $13,242, respectively, of stock-based compensation expense for our stock options and there is no additional unrecognized compensation cost related to employee stock options at the current time.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussions are based on the consolidated operations of Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries and should be read in conjunction with our unaudited financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, included in Part I, Item 1, above, and the audited financial statements included in the Companys annual report on Form 10-K for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.
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Design, contract and testing revenue | $ 13,837 |
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Total operating costs and expenses | 245,632 |
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Net loss |
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Basic and diluted loss per common share | $ (0.01) |
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For the three months ending September 30, 2012 revenue decreased by $4,779 compared to the same period in 2011 and revenues decreased by $10,953 for the nine months ending September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ending September 30, 2011. The decrease in revenue is due to the Company concentrating its marketing strategy and resources on a limited number of customers. Management believes this approach has the highest potential to bring long term commercially viable products to market during balance of 2012 and beyond, and will provide sustainable cash flow to fund the Company's operations in the future. Currently, overall revenues are not sufficient to sustain our operations. But management anticipates that revenues will increase as we continue to execute our long-term business plan and cultivate larger customer base with our existing product offering. However until a long-term production contract is in place there is no guarantee that our current customer base will order in sufficient volumes to sustain our operations. Therefore management continues to work with larger companies and industries and is hopeful that in the near future will sign a long-term licensing or manufacturing contract.
Revenue for the three and nine months ending September 30, 2012 and 2011 was from design contract, development engineering and limited production. Revenue from research and development engineering contracts is recognized as the services are provided and accepted by the customer. Revenue from contracts to license technology to others is deferred until all conditions under the contract are met and then the sale is recognized as licensing royalty revenue over the remaining term of the contract. Revenue from the sale of a product is recorded at the time of shipment to the customer.
Of the $245,632 and $826,230 total operating costs and expense for the three and nine months ending September 30, 2012, $60,648 and $192,824 were for direct research and development cost, respectively. Of the $353,145 and $1,333,396 total operating cost and expense for the three and nine months ending September 30, 2011, $75,301 and $193,910 were for direct research and development cost, respectively. For the three and nine months ending September 30, 2012, total operating expenses decreased by $107,479 and $507,133 when compared to the same periods in 2011. The decrease in operating expenses for the three and nine month periods was partially due to fully expensing the non-cash compensation to employees associated with stock options issued during the 2011, and further reduction in compensation taken by the President of the Company to preserve cash.
On April 10, 2012 the Company issued 2,500,000 restricted shares of its common stock at $0.20 per share and retired $500,000 in debt. At the time of issuance the market value of the shares was $0.09. This resulted in a non- cash gain on the issuance of $323,249. The gain represents the difference between the market value of the shares issued to the conversion price. Due to the non-cash gain recognized on the conversion the Company recorded net income of $20,004 during the three months ending September 30, 2012, compared to a net loss of $354,784 during the same three month period in 2011. Due to minimal revenues and overall operating costs and expenses, the Company recorded a net loss and loss per share for the three and nine months ending September 30, 2012 of $241,789 and $499,774, respectively, compared to $346,193 and $1,299,482, respectively for the same periods in 2011. Excluding the non cash gain of $323,249 recognized for the conversion of stock the loss through the nine months ending September 30, 2012 would have been $823,023or $(0.02) net loss per share.
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The chart below represents a summary of our condensed consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011
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Cash and cash equivalents increased $23,470 at September 30, 2012 compared to December 31, 2011. The increase in cash resulted from additional funding from convertible notes and lines of credit during the nine months ending September 30, 2012. Our non-current assets decreased at September 30, 2012 due to the depreciation and amortization of long-lived assets. These assets include property and equipment valued at $150,114, net of depreciation; patents and proprietary technology of $504,588, net of amortization; goodwill of $5,105,664 and long-term deposits of $16,500 associated with the facility operating lease and pending patents.
Total liabilities decreased by $263,193 at September 30, 2012; the net decrease was primarily due to the reduction in accrued liabilities of $191,807. The reduction was due to the issuance of 3,624,600 shares of the Companys restricted common stock in lieu of cash for investor relations and marketing services, and the cancelation of $390,000 in Company debt. Accounts payable increased slightly during the period due to attorneys' fees associated with our current litigation (See Note 7 to the financial statements above).
INFLATION
We do not expect the impact of inflation on our operations to be significant for the next twelve months.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not applicable to smaller reporting companies.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a)
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer evaluate whether information required to be disclosed is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the specified periods, and is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure of material information required to be included in our periodic Securities and Exchange Commission reports. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives and our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are reasonably effective to provide assurance level of achieving such objectives based upon our current level of transactions and staff. However, it should be noted that the design of any system of controls is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions, regardless of how remote.
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(b)
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Management reviewed our internal controls over financial reporting, and there have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 that have materially affected, or are likely to affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
We have a history of losses and may never become profitable.
We are unable to fund our day-to-day operations from revenues and the lack of revenues for continued growth may cause us to delay our business development. If the Company is not able to develop long-term production contracts or royalty agreements sufficient to meet its on going financial requirements the Company will have to continue to rely on outside sources to fund its operations. For the nine months ending September 30, 2012 we had negative cash flows from operating activities of $404,055. We will require additional financing to fund our short-term cash needs and we may be required to rely on debt financing, loans from related parties, and private placements of our common stock for that additional funding. Such funding sources may not be available or the terms of such funding sources may not be acceptable to the company. If the Company is unable to find such funding it could have a material adverse effect on our ability to continue as a going concern.
We may not have adequate resources to successfully manage anticipated growth.
We may not be equipped to successfully manage any possible future periods of rapid growth or expansion, which could be expected to place a significant strain on our managerial, operating, financial and other resources. Our future performance will depend, in part, on our ability to manage growth effectively, which will require us to:
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improve existing, and implement new, financial controls and systems, management information systems, operating, administrative, financial and accounting systems and controls,
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maintain close coordination between engineering, programming, accounting, finance, marketing, sales and operations, and
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attract and retain additional qualified technical and marketing personnel.
There is intense competition for management, technical and marketing personnel in our business. The loss of the services of any of our key employees or our failure to attract and retain additional key employees could have a material adverse effect on our ability to continue as a going concern.
We may not have adequate manufacturing capacity to meet anticipated manufacturing contracts.
Based on projected business development and existing customers, we anticipate needing to complete a second production line and have it installed and approved by the end of 2012 or early 2013. The second manufacturing line is expected as a result of anticipated increased manufacturing demand and improved manufacturing efficiencies. We have completed installation of our first production line and anticipate qualifying our manufacturing facility for ISO/TS-16949 certification as the Company successfully obtains additional manufacturing contracts during 2012. However, we cannot assure you that we will satisfy ISO/TS-16949 qualification or that the production lines will produce product in the volumes required or that the production lines will satisfy the requirements of our automotive customers.
Our success is dependent on our intellectual property rights which are difficult to protect.
Our future success depends on our ability to protect our intellectual property. We use a combination of patents and other intellectual property arrangements to protect our intellectual property. There can be no assurance that the protection provided by our patents will be broad enough to prevent competitors from introducing similar products or that our patents, if challenged, will be upheld by courts of any jurisdiction. Patent infringement litigation, either to enforce patents or defend ourselves from infringement suits, will be expensive and could divert our resources from
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other planned uses. Patent applications filed in foreign countries and patents in these countries are subject to laws and procedures that differ from those in the U.S. and may not be as favorable to us. We also attempt to protect our confidential information through the use of confidentiality agreements and by limiting access to our facilities. There can be no assurance that our program of patents, confidentiality agreements and restricted access to our facilities will be sufficient to protect our confidential information and intellectual properties from our competitors.
Research and development may result in problems which may become insurmountable to full implementation of production.
Customers request that we create prototypes and perform pre-production research and development. As a result, we are exposed to the risk that we may find problems in our designs that are insurmountable to fulfill production. In that event, we would be unable to recover the costs of the pre-production research and development. However, we are currently unaware of any insurmountable problems with ongoing research and development that may prevent further development of an application.
Economic uncertainties will delay or eliminate new technological investments.
Due to the current downturn in the global economy and financial uncertainties, automakers and other potential customers could delay, significantly curtail or altogether eliminate any further investment in new technology including, the Bend Sensor® technology, until the global financial markets and economies stabilize. Due to our limited cash resources any delays in bringing our products and technology to market could have a material adverse effect on our ability to continue as a going concern.
Because we are significantly smaller than the majority of our competitors, we may lack the financial resources needed to capture increased market share.
The market for sensor devices is extremely competitive, and we expect that competition will intensify in the future. There can be no assurance that we will be able to compete successfully against current or future competitors or that competitive pressures we face will not materially adversely affect our business, operating results or financial condition. Our primary competitors in the air bag market are International Electronics and Engineering, Siemens, Robert Bosch GmbH, Denso, Inc., Breed Technologies, TRW Automotive, Delphi Corporation, Autoliv Inc., Takata and Temic. We believe that none of our competitors have a product that is superior to our Bend Sensor® technology at this time. However, many of our competitors and potential competitors have substantially greater financial, technical and marketing resources, larger customer bases, longer operating histories, greater name recognition and more established relationships than we do. These competitors may be able to undertake more extensive marketing campaigns, adopt more aggressive pricing policies and devote substantially more resources to developing new products and markets than we can.
Ongoing industry consolidation among worldwide automotive parts suppliers and financial difficulties of U.S. auto makers may limit the market potential for our products.
In the automotive parts industry, there is a trend of consolidation through business combinations and acquisitions of complementary technologies among worldwide suppliers as these suppliers seek to build stronger customer relationships with automobile manufacturers. Automobile manufacturers look to Tier 1 suppliers (major suppliers) to provide fully engineered systems and pre-assembled combinations of components rather than individual components. This trend of consolidation of suppliers may result in fewer Tier 1 suppliers and thus limit the marketing opportunities for our Bend Sensor® technology. In addition, U.S. auto makers have closed plants, reduced their work force and some are emerging from bankruptcy. In addition, some Tier 1 suppliers are in bankruptcy or in financial difficulty. These industry trends may limit the market for our products.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
On February 2, 2012 in lieu of paying cash for the sales and marketing services to an outside consultant the Company issued 91,100 restricted shares to Mr. Sukhminder Bobby Bedi and canceled the Companys debt of $15,000. We relied on an exemption from the registration requirements provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
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On April 10, 2012 the board authorized the issuance of 2,500,000 restricted shares of common stock to Maestro Investments, LLC to convert a $500,000 line of credit and accrued interest. We relied on an exemption from the registration requirements provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
On August 31, 2012 in lieu of paying cash for the sales and marketing services, the Company issued of 274,600 restricted shares of common stock to Mr. Sukhminder "Bobby" Bedi and canceled $30,000 of Company debt.. We relied on an exemption from the registration requirements provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
On August 31, 2012 the Company secured a line of credit for $300,000 with SRX International, Inc. The line of credit is collateralized by 3,000,000 shares of the Company's restricted common stock, issued on September 1, 2012 held in escrow at a conversion rate of $0.10 per share. We relied on an exemption from the registration requirements provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
On August 31, 2012 the Company secured a line of credit for $300,000 with Empire Fund Managers, LLC. The line of credit is collateralized by 3,750,000 shares of the Company's restricted common stock, issued on September 1, 2012 and held in escrow, at a conversion rate of $0.08 per share. We relied on an exemption from the registration requirements provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act
On September 1, 2012, the company issued an aggregate of 3,350,000 shares of the Companys restricted shares of common stock to existing shareholder to convert debt of $360,000. Compass Partners, LLC received 1,000,000 shares and Empire Fund Managers received 600,000 shares in consideration for investor relation services valued at $240,000 provided in 2011. Liberty Partners, LLC was issued 1,750,000 shares in consideration for investor relation services valued at $120,000 provided in 2012.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
Part I Exhibits
No.
Description.
31.1
Certification of Clark M. Mower pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2
Certification of Thomas N. Strong pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Part II Exhibits
No.
Description.
3.1
Certificate of Incorporation of Flexpoint Sensor, as amended (Incorporated by reference to exhibit 3.1 for Form 10-QSB, filed August 4, 2006)
3.2
Bylaws of Flexpoint Sensor, as amended (Incorporated by reference to exhibit 3.4 of Form 10-QSB, filed May 3, 2004)
10.1
Lease Agreement between Flexpoint Sensor and F.G.B.P., L.L.C., dated July 12, 2004 (Incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.2 of Form 10-QSB, filed November 15, 2004, as amended)
10.2
Addendum to Lease Agreement between Flexpoint Sensor and American Covers, Inc., dated March 29, 2012
10.3
Line of Credit with Maestro Investment, LLC for $500,000 dated November 2, 2010 (Incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.3 to Form 10-Q, filed May 16, 2011)
10.4 Form of Promissory Notes - Line of Credit
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document
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101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document
SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, who are duly authorized.
FLEXPOINT SENSOR SYSTEMS, INC.
Date: November 14, 2012
/s/ Clark M. Mower
Clark M. Mower
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Date: November 8, 2006
/s/ Thomas N. Strong
Thomas N. Strong
Controller, Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit 10.4
FORM OF
PROMISSORY NOTE AND LOAN AGREEMENT
(Line of Credit)
In accordance with the Instructions to Item 601, the following schedule identifies other promissory notes that have not been filed because they are substantially identical in all material respects to the promissory note that is being filed. The following schedule sets forth the material details in which the omitted promissory notes differ from the promissory note that is being filed.
Promissory Note Date | Holder | Amount | Collateral Conversion Rate | Maturity Date |
August 31, 2012 | SRX International, Inc. | $ 300,000 | $ 0.10 per share | December 31, 2012 |
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PROMISSORY NOTE AND LOAN AGREEMENT
(Line of Credit)
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. (Maker) promises to Empire Fund Managers, LLC, (Holder), as follows:
1. Principal and Interest. Holder agrees to provide Maker with a loan in an amount up to Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) subject to and upon the terms and conditions of this Note. So long as there is not Event of Default as defined herein, Holder agrees to make advances on this Line of Credit to Maker (Advances) from time to time as agreed upon by both Maker and Holder commencing from the date of this Promissory Note (Note) up to the Maturity Date, as defined herein. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Note, the aggregate principal amount of the Note shall not at any time exceed Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00). Maker promise to pay to the order of Holder at P. O. Box 526312, Salt Lake City, UT 84152-6312, in legal tender of the United States of America, the sum of all Advances under the Note (Principal) together with Base Interest thereon at a fixed rate of interest of ten percent (10%) per annum (Base Interest) on that part of the Principal that has been advanced and has not been paid. Base Interest will be charged all Advances beginning on the date of funding of this Note, and continuing until the full amount of Principal, accrued Base Interest, and any additional charges under this Note have been paid. Interest shall be calculated at the rate set forth above on the basis of a 360 day year and the actual number of days elapsed by multiplying the principal sum by the per annum rate set forth above and multiplying the product thereof by the actual number of days elapsed and dividing the product so obtained by 360. Date of Funding shall mean that date on which the Maker receives the Loan Advance from Lender.
2. Alternate Rate of Interest. In the event of a default and beginning at the time of default in the terms of this Note or any other document given in connection with this loan (collectively, the Loan Documents), or Makers failure to pay an installment of Base Interest or the Principal on the date on which it is due, then the entire amount of unpaid Principal and Base Interest on this Note shall bear interest at the rate of Sixteen percent (16 %) per annum (the Alternate Rate).
3. Late Fee. In the event a scheduled payment is not received by holder on its due date, Maker shall be assessed a late fee of two percent (2%) of the payment due. This payment shall be made to compensate Holder for additional risk and expense involved in managing and servicing a delinquent loan. Each payment shall be first credited to any late payments due, then to accrued interest due, and the remaining to principal.
4. Repayment. Maker shall pay the entire Principal balance, together with accrued and unpaid Base Interest, if any, and other charges permitted under this Note or the Loan Documents, on or before July 31, 2013 (the Maturity Date). All payments received shall be applied first to Base Interest, second, as applicable, to any prepayment charge under this Note, third to interest at the Alternate Rate, if applicable, and fourth to Principal.
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5. Collateral. As collateral for the obligations and liabilities hereunder, Maker shall and does hereby grant to Holder a security interest in newly issued restricted common stock of the Maker as Collateral.
At the Holders option at anytime during the term of this Note, the Holder may convert all or part of this Note to the Makers restricted common stock at the conversions rate of $.10 per share or at a price to be mutually determined by the Maker and Holder of this Note based on the current market price of the stock. All of the foregoing is collectively referred to as the Collateral.
6. Representations and Warranties. Maker represents and warrants to Holder as follows:
a. Maker is a Delaware company doing business in Utah.
b. There are no significant actions or suits pending, or to the knowledge of Maker threatened against or affecting Maker, or any of their assets, which if adversely determined could have a material adverse affect on the financial conditions of Maker.
c. Any financial statements which have heretofore been provided to Holder by Maker are correct, complete, and accurately represent the financial position of Maker as of the date of such financial statements and there have been no material adverse changes since such date.
d. No information or report furnished by Maker to Holder in connection with this Note contained any material misstatement of fact or omitted to state a material fact or any fact necessary to make the statements contained therein not misleading.
7. Covenants. Maker covenants and agrees with Holder as follows:
a. Maker will notify Holder of any default under the terms of the Note or of any litigation, proceeding, or development which may have a material adverse affect on Makers ability to perform under the terms of this Note or any security agreement given in connection therewith.
b. Maker shall not sell, assign, convey, hypothecate, pledge, or alienate its interest in the Collateral, or any part thereof, or permit any divestiture of title, whether voluntary or involuntary, without Holders prior written consent.
c. The Holder may, from time to time, sell, assign, or pledge this Note to any person, financial institution, or other entity, which person, financial institution, or other entity does not have any obligation, duty, responsibility, or other liability for the transaction from which this Note arose. The Maker hereby waives any claim, defense to payment, or cause of action related to, connected with, or arising from this Note or the transaction from which it arose against the person, financial institution, or other entity that may accept the sale, assignment, or pledge of this Note.
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8. Events of Default. An Event of Default under this Note shall occur if any of the following events shall occur:
a. Failure to pay any Interest or the payment of Principal when due.
b. Any representations or warranties made by Maker in this Note are untrue in any material respect at the time when made including the covenants agreed above.
c. Any of the documents executed and delivered in connection herewith shall for any reason cease to be in full force and effect.
d. There is a default in any term or condition of any Loan Document executed by Maker in connection with the Loan.
e. Holder otherwise reasonably deems itself to be insecure, gives Maker written notice of the grounds thereof, and Maker fails to remedy or otherwise satisfy Holder within ten (10) days thereafter.
f. Holder requests credit report update, copies of tax returns, financial statements, or other information Holder might feel necessary and information is not provided within thirty (30) days of such request.
9. Remedies. Upon default by Maker as defined above, then the entire amount of unpaid Principal, Interest on and charges under this Note shall (i) bear interest at the Alternate Rate from the date of any default, and (ii) at the option of Holder, be and become immediately due and payable without presentment, demand, protest or other notice of any kind. To the extent permitted by law, Makers waive any rights to presentment, demand, protest, or notice of any kind in connection with this Note. The remedies of Holder as provided in this Note, or at law or in equity, shall be cumulative and concurrent, and may be pursued singly, successively, or together at the sole discretion of Holder, and may be exercised as often as occasion therefore shall occur; and the failure to exercise any such right or remedy shall in no event be construed as a waiver or release thereof. Maker agrees to pay all costs of collection incurred by reason of the default, including court costs and reasonable attorneys fees, including such expenses incurred before legal action, during the pendency thereof, and continuing to all such expenses in connection with appeals to higher courts arising out of matters associated herewith.
10. General Provisions. This Note shall be binding upon Maker, its successors and assigns. This Note is not assumable without prior written consent of Holder. The interpretation and construction of this Note, and all matters relating thereto, shall be governed by the laws of the State of Utah. Any judicial proceeding brought to enforce this Note, or any matter related thereto, shall be brought in the appropriate courts for Salt Lake County, State of Utah or the appropriate United States District Court in Utah. By execution of this Note, each party accepts and agrees to the exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and irrevocable agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered thereby in connection with this Note.
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11. General Waiver. All Makers, guarantors, and endorsers of this Note consent to renewals and extensions of time before or after the Maturity Date of the Note and agree that no failure on the part of the Holder to exercise any power, right, or privilege under this Note, or to insist upon prompt compliance with the terms of this Note.
12. Makers Waiver. Maker waive to the fullest extent permitted by law the right to plead any and all statutes of limitations as a defense to any demand made pursuant to the Note. Holder shall not be deemed, by any act of omission or commission, to have waived any of its rights or remedies under this Note unless such waiver is in writing and signed by Holder and only to the extent specifically set forth in writing. A waiver with reference to one event shall not be construed as continuing or as a bar to or waiver of any right or remedy as to a subsequent event. No delay or omission of Holder to exercise any right, whether before or after any event of default under this Note, shall impair any such right or shall be construed to be a waiver of any right of default, and the acceptance at any time by Holder hereof of any past due amounts shall not be deemed to be a waiver of the right to require prompt payment when due of any other amounts then or thereafter due and payable.
13. Entire Agreement in Writing. This written agreement, and any other documents executed in connection herewith, are the final expression of the agreement and understanding of Maker and Holder with respect to the general subject matter hereof and supersede any previous understanding, negotiations or discussions, whether written or oral. This written agreement, and any other documents executed in connection herewith, may not be contradicted by evidence of any alleged oral agreement.
14. Sale of Participations. Holder may, at any time, sell, transfer, assign, or grant participations in the Loan and in the Loan Documents, and Holder may forward to such participant and prospective participant all documents and information relating to the Loan and to Borrower whether furnished by Borrower or otherwise, as Holder determines necessary or desirable.
15. Prepayment. Maker may prepay the entire outstanding Principal balance of this Note prior to the Maturity Date. Partial Principal payments are not allowed unless agreed by Holder in writing prior to payment.
16. Jury Trial Waiver. Maker and Holder by their acceptance of this Note, hereby waive their respective right to a trial by jury in any action or proceeding based upon, or related to, this subject matter of this Note and the business relationship that is being established. This waiver is knowingly, intentionally, and voluntarily made by Maker and Holder, and Maker acknowledges that neither the Holder nor any person acting on behalf of Holder has made any representations of fact to induce this waiver of trial by jury or has taken any actions which in any way modify or nullify its effect. Maker and Holder acknowledge that this waiver is a material inducement to enter into a business relationship, that Maker and Holder have already relied on this waiver in entering into this Note and that each of them will continue to rely on this waiver in their related future dealings. Maker and Holder further acknowledge that they been have represented (or have had the opportunity to be represented) in the signing of this Note and in the making of this waiver by independent legal counsel.
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Initial Date
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17. Persons Bound.
Each person signing this Agreement, other than Secured Party, is a debtor and the obligations of Debtors are joint and several.
DATED this 31st day of August, 2012.
MAKER:
Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc.
/s/ Clark Mower
By: Clark Mower
Its: President
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Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Clark M. Mower certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this 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 report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrants 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)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a)
designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under my supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to me by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b)
designed such internal control over financial reporting, or cause such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with general accepted accounting principles;
c)
evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report my conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d)
disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter (the registrants fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the audit committee of the registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions);
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 registrants 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 registrants internal control over financial reporting.
Dated: November 14, 2012
/s/ Clark M. Mower
Clark M. Mower
Chief Executive Officer
Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Thomas N. Strong, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this 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 report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrants 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)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a)
designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under my supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to me by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b)
designed such internal control over financial reporting, or cause such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with general accepted accounting principles;
c)
evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report my conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d)
disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter (the registrants fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the audit committee of the registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions);
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 registrants 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 registrants internal control over financial reporting.
Dated: November 14, 2012
/s/ Thomas N. Strong
Thomas N. Strong
Controller, Chief Financial Officer
Exhibit 32
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. (the Company) for the period ending September 30, 2012 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the Report), we, Clark M. Mower, Chief Executive Officer, and Thomas N. Strong, Chief Financial Officer of our Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Company.
Dated: November 14, 2012
/s/ Clark M. Mower
Clark M. Mower
Chief Executive Officer
Dated: November 14, 2012
/s/ Thomas N. Strong
Thomas N. Strong
Chief Financial Officer
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