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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-KSB
(Mark one)
[ X ] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1999
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File No. 2-93124
For the transition period from ___________ to __________
SGI INTERNATIONAL
(Names of small business issuer in its charter)
UTAH 33-0119035
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(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
1200 Prospect Street, Suite 325, La Jolla, California 92037
(Address of principal executive offices including Zip Code)
(858) 551-1090
(Issuer's telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
Title of each class: Common Stock (No Par Value)
Name of each exchange on which registered: None
Check whether the issuer (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such
shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2)
has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
YES [x] NO [ ]
Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405
of Regulation S-B is not contained in this form, and no disclosure will be
contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or
information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form
10-KSB or any amendment to this Form 10-KSB. [ ]
The issuer's revenues for its most recent fiscal year: $3,856,439
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the
registrant was approximately $22.5 million as of March 13, 2000. The number of
shares of Common Stock, no par value, outstanding as of March 13, 2000, was
57,587,220.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
As noted in Part III of the Form 10-KSB, portions of the registrants proxy
statement, to be filed within 120 days of December 31, 1999, have been
incorporated by reference.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (Check one): YES [ ] NO [x]
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PART I
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ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
The following discussion contains forward-looking statements, which describe
risks and uncertainties involving the Company. Such forward-looking statements
include, but are not limited to, statements regarding future events and the
Company's plans and expectations. The Company's actual results may differ
significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements as a
result of certain factors including, but not limited to, those discussed herein.
See "Forward-Looking Statements."
SGI International, a Utah corporation, (together with its subsidiaries,
hereinafter referred to as the "Company"), has its principal office in La Jolla,
California. The Company is primarily in the business of developing and marketing
energy-related technologies, which at the present include the Liquids From Coal
("LFC") Process and the Opti-Crude Enhancement Technology ("OCET") Process.
The LFC Process is designed to convert and upgrade low-rank coal into a higher
Btu more efficient fuel to produce power and simultaneously produce a low
temperature coal tar, which contains valuable chemicals. The OCET Process is
designed to increase the efficiency of oil refineries by deasphalting crude
oil as well as residual oil bottoms ("resid"), which is produced in oil
refining. Through Assembly Manufacturing Systems, Inc. ("AMS"), a wholly owned
subsidiary, the Company is in the business of designing and manufacturing custom
precision automated assembly equipment.
(a) Historical Development of Business
Originally organized in July 1980 to pursue the development and
commercialization of the LFC Process, the Company known then as Synfuel Genesis,
Inc. merged with Vision Development, Inc. in June 1985 and changed its name to
SGI International. In mid-1989 the Company and Shell Mining Company ("SMC")
entered into a 50/50 partnership (the "TEK-KOL Partnership") to jointly own,
commercialize and license the LFC Process. Also in 1990, a subsidiary of SMC,
the ENCOAL Corporation ("ENCOAL"), pursuant to a Cooperative Agreement with the
Department of Energy ("DOE"), began constructing a LFC demonstration plant,
which began operation in 1992. In November 1992, Zeigler Coal Holding Company
("Zeigler"), which became one of the largest coal producing companies in
the United States, purchased SMC and its assets, including the ENCOAL
Demonstration Plant. From 1990 through April 1995, the principal business of the
Company was to continue the development of the LFC Process through research at
the ENCOAL Demonstration Plant, testing the efficacy of applying the LFC Process
to low-rank coals on a worldwide basis, and working to develop LFC projects
domestically and internationally.
In April 1995 the Company agreed with Zeigler that the ENCOAL Demonstration
Plant was operational. As part of that agreement, the Company and SMC agreed to
make the TEK-KOL Partnership an operating entity to pursue LFC Process licensing
and other opportunities both overseas and in the United States. The TEK-KOL
Partnership pursued LFC Process development and LFC project development until
termination in November 1998. The LFC Process has been used at the Demonstration
Plant, owned by the ENCOAL Corporation, in Gillette, Wyoming, to produce Process
Derived Fuel ("PDF") and Coal Derived Liquid ("CDL") for a number of test burns
handling and storage tests with various coal users. During 1995 the Company
commenced development of the OCET Process, which is designed to deasphalt
crude oil and increase the ratio of high quality fuels refined from residual
oil bottoms. Also in late 1995 the Company acquired AMS, which is in the
business of designing and manufacturing custom precision automated assembly
equipment.
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In May 1998, as a result of Zeigler's intended sale and cessation of interest in
actively pursuing the development of the LFC Process, the Company gave notice to
Zeigler that it was terminating the TEK-KOL Partnership Agreement. Termination
occurred on November 11, 1998. In September of that same year AEI Resources
("AEI") acquired Zeigler in a stock purchase and subsequently sold the former
Zeigler western coal mines (Buckskin Mine-location of the ENCOAL Demonstration
plant and the North Rochelle Mine) to Vulcan Coal Holding Company ("Vulcan").
All of Zeigler's LFC related assets remained the property of AEI.
On December 9, 1999, the Company acquired from Bluegrass Coal Development
Company ("Bluegrass") and Americoal Development Company ("Americoal"), both
wholly owned subsidiaries of AEI: (1) Bluegrass' 50% interest in the LFC Process
as well as Bluegrass' interest in the TEK-KOL Partnership; (2) the ENCOAL
corporation, which owns the ENCOAL LFC demonstration plant; certain existing
permits necessary to build a commercial sized LFC plant near Gillette, Wyoming;
among other tangible and intangible LFC assets and (3) NuCoal LLC which owns
certain design and engineering drawings for the construction of a commercial LFC
plant (collectively referred to as the "ENCOAL Acquisition"). See Note 11 "Asset
Acquisition" of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item
7 of Part II of this Form 10-KSB for additional information regarding the ENCOAL
Acquisition.
In January of 1999, the Company entered into a number of agreements with MLFC, a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation, relating to the formation of
a joint venture with MLFC, regarding the LFC Process. The Company and MLFC
entered into a LFC Joint Venture Formation Agreement, Operating Agreement,
License Agreement, Services Agreement and Security Agreement with the purpose of
further developing the LFC Process and licensing its use in proposed LFC Process
plants worldwide.
The Operating Agreement, as amended between MLFC and the Company, governs the
management of the new joint venture company, LFC Technologies, LLC ("LFC Tech").
The purpose of LFC Tech is to conduct research and development activities with
respect to the LFC Process and other approved business. The Amended and Restated
Services Agreement between MLFC, LFC Tech and the Company provides that the
Company will provide certain services to LFC Tech including soliciting potential
customers in the U.S., developing LFC projects in the U.S. and performing
related engineering work.
In October of 1999, the Company and MLFC further amended the terms of their
above described business relationship, by executing certain amendments (the
"Amendment") to the various joint venture agreements that they had previously
entered into in January. The Amendment called for the transfer of the LFC
patents and other items to LFC Tech, in return for certain payments more fully
described in Note 4 "LFC Related Assets" of the Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements included in Item 7 of Part II of this Form 10-KSB.
(b) Business of Company
The Company is primarily in the business of developing and marketing energy
related technologies. The Company identifies its business segments based on
strategic business units that are in turn based along technological lines. These
strategic business units offer products and services to different markets in
accordance with their underlying technology. Accordingly, the Company's three
business segments are centered on the operations associated with the LFC
Process, the OCET Process, and automated assembly and manufacturing systems. The
Company's operations are primarily centered in the United States. However,
through its various collaborative arrangements (previously with TEK-KOL
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and now LFC Tech) the Company will continue to participate in the marketing of
the LFC Process on an international basis.
LFC OPERATING SEGMENT
Overview. The Company has developed a patented technology, which it refers to as
the LFC Process. The LFC Process is intended to convert and upgrade low-rank
coal and simultaneously produce a hydrocarbon liquid. The LFC Process produces
two products, one called PDF, and the other, CDL. PDF produced by the LFC
Process has a higher heating value and in general has improved environmental
properties when compared to the host coal. The Company believes the LFC
Process could upgrade a significant portion of the world's abundant low-rank
coal reserves into a higher Btu coal and also produce valuable chemical
products from the CDL. In the opinion of management, PDF, with the appropriate
host coal, could provide cost-effective compliance with certain
environmental legislation and regulations, including the 1990 Clean Air Act
Amendments, and other current and possibly future U.S. and international
environmental regulations.
The LFC Process produces PDF and CDL by heating low-rank coal under carefully
controlled conditions. The Company believes many existing users of coal in the
U.S., such as electric utilities, face costly capital expenditures to modify
their coal-fueled electric power plants to comply with the Clean Air Act
Amendments ("CAAA"). According to the DOE, the Clean Air Act impacts over 261
generating units at 100 coal fired electrical generating plants in the U.S.
and, by the year 2000, requires many major U.S. power plants to achieve
specified reductions of nitrogen oxide (NOx) and sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions.
The Company believes many countries outside the United States, who currently
generate much of their electricity from burning coal and which have substantial
low-rank coal reserves, could use the LFC Process to provide a more
cost-effective fuel source for the production of power.
To date, the Company individually or through it's TEK-KOL Partnership, has
granted four licenses for the LFC Process which includes a non-exclusive license
to Rosebud Energy Corp., a license for the operation of the LFC Demonstration
Plant, a license to itself and a license to LFC Technologies, LLC.
The Company intends to license the LFC Process to electric utilities, coal
producers, steel companies, foreign governments or agencies thereof, or
affiliates of these parties. While the Company also intends to be actively
involved in owning and operating domestic and international LFC Plants, the
resources required to develop, construct and operate an LFC Process plant are
likely to require in excess of $450 million, over a year of construction and
expertise in major plant development and would therefore require substantial
additional funding to participate in such ownership.
LFC Process Description and Development. The LFC Process employs a mild
gasification process that produces a chemical change in the feedstock coal by
drying, pyrolyzing and stabilizing the feed product under carefully controlled
conditions. In the drying phase of the process, screened coal is fed into a
dryer where most of the 26-30% moisture inherent in the feed coal is driven off.
The dried coal is then subjected to higher temperatures in the pyrolysis step
where much of the volatile matter is turned into gas and the solid product
achieves increased reactivity as a result of increased internal porosity, and
thus has a greater surface area. The gases from the pyrolysis step are condensed
into the liquid product, CDL. CDL contains a range of distillate grade liquid
fuels and a series of high value organic chemicals. The non-condensable gases
from the process provide 70% of the process heat requirements for an LFC plant.
The Company believes that the overall process is 90% energy efficient. The solid
product PDF from the pyrolysis step is quenched with water to stop the pyrolytic
reaction. The PDF is then cooled and rehydrated to about 8% moisture, its new
equilibrium level, prior to entering the finisher for the finishing step that
creates a stable product that will not self-ignite.
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The major factors that differentiate LFC from other coal benefication,
liquefaction or gasification technologies are as follows:
o The process simultaneously produces solids and liquids.
o The control system regulates the heating rate and temperature level to
control the governing kinetics of gasification and stabilization reactions,
producing products that are consistent in quality.
o The beneficiated coal (PDF) is stabilized in order that it will not
self-ignite. Once stabilized the Company has found that PDF's stability is
equivalent to the host feed coal. The Company believes the operation of the
Demonstration Plant has provided key operational and engineering design
data for the LFC Process.
LFC Process Demonstration Plant. In 1989, ENCOAL Corporation and the DOE each
committed to fund one-half of the costs to construct, own and operate a "Clean
Coal Demonstration Plant" using the LFC Process at the Buckskin Mine near
Gillette, Wyoming. The Demonstration Plant was constructed as part of the U.S.
government's Clean Coal Technology Program. Several amendments of the original
Cooperative Agreement with the DOE extended the shared funding of the
Demonstration Plant to September 1996. Additional, no-cost, amendments
extended the Agreement end date to July 1997 to permit completion of final
reporting. TEK-KOL licensed the LFC Process to SMC Mining for use at the
Demonstration Plant. Construction of the Demonstration Plant began in 1990 and
was completed in 1992. The Demonstration Plant was not expected to, and did
not, produce any licensing royalties to the Company.
In November 1992, Zeigler purchased Shell Mining Company and its assets,
including the ENCOAL Corporation and Demonstration Plant. The purpose of the
Demonstration Plant was to demonstrate the validity of the LFC Process and it
was not intended as a commercial plant. The Demonstration Plant produced and
shipped 83,600 tons of PDF to eight utility customers and 119,285 barrels of
CDL to eight industrial users. Based on the Company's analysis, test burns of
PDF indicate that PDF is a viable fuel, which can be used with minimal
modification of the coal burning equipment. The Company believes PDF can be a
means for helping utilities or other coal burning facilities meet the
requirements of the Clean Air Act and its amendments. While the Company
believes that the results of the Demonstration Plant can be duplicated in a
commercial facility, there can be no assurance that such results will be
achieved in a future commercial facility, if any, using the LFC Process.
The Company believes the operation of the Demonstration Plant from 1992 through
the third quarter of 1997, when its operations were discontinued, has provided
invaluable design data and engineering parameters to assist in the commercial
development of the LFC Process. The cessation of operations of the Demonstration
Plant may have a material adverse impact on the marketing of the LFC Process and
co-products. Although the Company believes it has completed the basic
development of the LFC Process, the Company continues to refine the process in
order to reduce the cost and improve efficiencies for a future commercial LFC
plant. Further, a number of utilities have indicated they would like to have PDF
delivered to them for test burns, which if successful, would be used as a basis
for entering into longer term agreements to purchase additional quantities from
large scale commercial LFC plants. To provide these test burn quantities, the
Company believes it would be valuable to restart operation of the Demonstration
Plant. Consequently, as previously stated, the Company acquired the ENCOAL plant
in December 1999 and is working diligently toward financing the restart of the
plant. There can be no assurance that the Company will successfully restart the
Demonstration Plant or after having done so will be able to license the process,
sell LFC products commercially, or if sold, generate profits for the Company.
Products & Markets. The Company's marketing efforts are in part based on the
Company's belief that low-grade (or low-rank) coals of the world are relatively
disadvantaged in the marketplace compared to
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higher-rank bituminous coals. Low-rank coals generally have higher water
content, which makes them more expensive to transport to distant markets.
Additionally, their lower heat value can make them a less efficient boiler
fuel. The Company expects that PDF and CDL produced from Powder River Basin
("PRB") coal can reduce transportation costs by removing water, and
economically produce lower sulfur, higher heat-rate, cleaner burning coals
along with potentially valuable co-product coal tar derived chemicals. Due to
the low-sulfur and low NOx qualities both PDF and CDL provide environmental
benefits that the Company believes will be increasingly valuable as more
stringent environmental regulations are implemented.
The Company believes that electric utilities that are located east of the
Mississippi River and burn predominantly bituminous rank coals represent the
largest potential market for PDF. Specifically, those generating stations that
both, use high sulfur coals and that may be affected by pending state
implementation plans to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions, represent the best
marketing opportunities. This belief is predicated on two forces, which are
currently driving the market. The first is cleaner air standards being
promulgated by the EPA and other state agencies and the second is the
deregulation of the electric generation industry.
Cleaner air standards are being driven primarily by Title IV of the Clean Air
Act Amendment Phase II (effective January 1, 2000) which require that electric
utility power plants built before 1990 with annual generating capacity in excess
of 25 megawatts reduce total emissions of sulfur dioxide from power plant stacks
below 1.2 lbs. SO2 per MMBtu. Phase II affects approximately 2,500 boilers at
1,000 electrical generating plants and other industrial users of coal. When
using PDF produced from coal feedstock mined from Wyoming's southern PRB,
test data has indicated that a SO2 emission rate of between 0.3 and 0.5 lbs.
per MMBtu can be expected. In addition, emissions from the use of PDF from the
PRB can reduce NOx emissions by approximately 25% when compared to typical
competing eastern coals. While PDF represents a product from a new technology
that may reduce NOx and SO2 emissions from power plant stacks, there can be no
assurance any of these utilities would elect to use PDF once development is
completed.
In addition to the pending environmental tightening of the rules for using
fossil fuels, the Company believes that other events are already taking place
that will favor markets for PDF. These events include, but are not limited to,
deregulation of the electric utility industry, consolidation among the coal and
railroad companies and the consequent need to reduce costs will promote the use
of more efficient boiler fuel technologies like PDF. Deregulation in the
electric power industry is expected to result in intensified price competition,
and increased price volatility as the industry moves towards full-scale open
competition. This competition is being accomplished through the unbundling of
generation, transmission and distribution services that have traditionally been
integrated by the local service provider. This restructuring is expected to
cause some electricity generators to operate as merchant plants without a
guaranteed market for their production output. In such an environment these
generators will face constant competition for the sales of their products and
services. As a result, in order to stay competitive plant operators will be
required to cut costs, improve operating efficiencies and keep capital
expenditures to a minimum. All of this is coming at a time when both federal and
state regulators are enacting and enforcing more stringent air quality
standards. With coal-fired electric utility power plants coming under more and
more pressure to comply with these standards the Company believes that operators
of these coal-fired units will look to PDF for a solution to this dilemma.
In the Company's opinion, legislative efforts will likely continue to pressure
electric utilities already faced with steady growth in electric loads, and
constrained by fixed environmental emission limits. The emission allowances
created in the 1990's are being depleted and technological "fixes" such as flue
gas desulfurization (scrubbing) and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) are
expensive, especially for units rated less than 200 megawatts (Mw). The Company
believes that these smaller generating units that cannot economically support
large-scale, capital improvements, could benefit substantially by switching to
efficient, clean-burning fuels like PDF. Recent action by the Department of
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behalf of the EPA against eight major electric utilities throws into question
the utilities compliance strategy and heightens the risk that they will have to
make further capital investments. History indicates that while EPA regulations
are often delayed and weakened they are usually implemented. The Company
believes that fuel switching, free of long-term capital investment, is a
financially safe solution for reducing emissions. Of course this anticipated
market assumes that regulations passed under the CAAA remain in effect. Any
amendments to the CAAA or other state emissions standards that reduce the
specified limits on SO2 or NOx emissions could negatively impact the potential
size of the market and the domestic growth prospects of the Company.
The Company believes that a number of factors indicate that PDF, produced from
PRB feedcoal, should be an attractive boiler fuel for steam generation under
the conditions previously noted, after the year 2000.
Location. The PRB contains an abundant, long-term supply of low-sulfur coal
that is served by one of the most efficient transportation systems in the world.
Quality. The low emission levels of sulfur and nitrogen oxides when burning PDF
adds value to a utility plant, under the current regulatory scheme, since both
SO2 and NOx are commodities that are traded through an allowance tracking
system.
Ash Composition. The ash in PDF remains unchanged in the LFC Process, therefore
maintaining similar characteristics as other PRB coals during combustion.
The abundance of long-term coal supplies combined with the economics of
producing low-sulfur western coal have created demand for western coals
considered improbable ten years ago. With increased investment in rail
infrastructure, the Company believes that the PRB will remain the largest
coal-producing region in the U.S. for the foreseeable future. A relatively high
Btu fuel like PDF or blends of PDF with run-of-mine PRB coal should benefit from
the growing demand anticipated by the Company for western coals, assuming they
that can be delivered economically to Midwestern and eastern utility markets.
A number of factors support the likely of beneficiated coals like PDF as an
alternative fuel choice for coal-fired units in the foreseeable future:
o The historically low cost of coal production and the existing coal fired
infrastructure that generates most of the electricity (56%) in the U.S.
o Electricity load-growth is projected to increase about 2% per year
requiring the capacity factors and the consumption of coal in existing
coal-fired units to increase. For example, nationally, coal plants operate
at an average 62% capacity factor. The Company believes a feasible maximum
is about 70%. Based on the Company's analysis, an increase in coal-fired
capacity of 8% would result in over 100 million tons per year of additional
coal demand.
o Phase II of the Clean Air Act Amendments (1990) may have a profound effect
on fuel choices in the future, especially favoring coals like PDF that emit
low levels of sulfur and nitrogen oxides.
o A high percentage of older, higher-cost, power plants will soon be retired
requiring even more generation from the remaining newer, efficient coal
plants.
These projections are supported by the fact that several major U.S. utilities
have shown interest in including PDF as a part of their future fuel plans and
have even conducted limited test burns of PDF. In fact, the Company signed an
agreement with Illinois Power in May 1999 for their purchase of all the PDF
produced from the ENCOAL Demonstration plant through 2004 with an option to
purchase up to 500,000 tons per year from a commercial sized LFC facility
utilizing southern PRB quality feedcoal.
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CDL is a liquid produced by the LFC Process, which in the past has been sold
into the fuel oil market. However, fuel market prices do not reflect the full
value of CDL as it contains several high value chemicals and chemical feedstocks
that have traditionally been supplied by coal coking facilities. The Company
believes that with the continuing shut down of coking facilities, due to their
prohibitive environmental liabilities, a significant and growing shortfall in
domestic coal tar feedstock supply is likely. This shortfall combined with an
anticipated growth in demand for these same coal tar chemicals may fuel a
strong interest in obtaining new, large-scale supplies of feedstocks like those
derived from CDL.
Since early 1999, considerable laboratory effort by SGI's Technical Center
(SGITC) has helped define potential markets for the various components of CDL.
The combined value of these components, if they are successfully segregated, is
now in the range of $30.00 per barrel, up from the original $6.00 per barrel
when the product was sold as a fuel. A target product slate has been developed
for both the ENCOAL Demonstration plant and for the first commercial LFC plant.
A majority of the products fit predominantly into specialty product
applications.
Due to the specialty nature of the CDL products, limited market information is
published. In most cases, a few chemical processors control the markets and set
the prices based on their available feedstock supply to either a single or very
few chemical-processing facilities. The Company believes that even in those
limited markets, demand for each of the Company's liquid products is likely to
increase. Prices are also expected to increase as the current suppliers of
chemical feedstocks face economic pressure from tightening environmental
regulations. The slate of chemical products expected to be produced from CDL
consist of cresylic acid, a light hydrocarbon fuel, mineral waxes and anode
feedstocks.
Cresylic Acid. The lightest liquids distilled and extracted from crude CDL
contain commercially useful tar acids. Cresylic acid, also known as tar acids in
the chemical industry, is a mixture of phenols, cresol, xylenols and other alkyl
phenols. It is further processed into phenolic resins for plastics production,
magnet wire enamel solvent and other chemical intermediates. Rapid growth is
expected for 2,6 xylenol. Modest growth is projected for major cresylics.
Light Hydrocarbon Fuel. The CDL derived distillate fuel is produced by solvent
extraction of material boiling below 550 degrees F. It has viscosity, boiling
point and flash point below SAE #2 fuel oil and equal energy content to SAE #6
fuel. It can be blended with other petroleum-based fuels for use in boilers or
other oil-fired burners. The Company's principal markets would likely be
regional users of various types of industrial fuel oils. Because of its
similarity with Diesel #2, future testing may demonstrate additional economic
applications such as a locomotive diesel fuel extender in engines.
Mineral Wax. Industrial grade waxes, similar to those that can be extracted from
CDL, are known as "slack waxes" and represent the largest segment of the wax
industry. Applications for slack wax include composite board coatings
(particleboard and oriented strand board), fertilizer de-dusting agents,
anti-corrosive coatings and fire logs. The most effective application to date
for slack wax is board coatings as an additive to prevent swelling and moisture
absorption. Composites in the lumber industry are expected to have strong market
growth. Within the composites market, oriented strand board consumes about
175,000 tons per year of wax and is the single fastest growing segment of the
lumber market at 7% per year.
The supply of petroleum based slack waxes is expected to diminish, as refiners
will be forced by SAE guidelines in 2002 to improve grades of lubricants.
Enhancing lubricants requires further reduction in wax production. As a result,
at least four major refiners, Amoco, Lyondell, Texaco and UNOCAL have exited the
wax production business in the past two years.
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Anode Feedstock. CDL is a complex liquid comprised of hundreds of aromatic
chemical compounds. It can be refined into various distillate products including
coal tar pitch. Coal tar from the CDL appears to be a good blending agent with
coal tars derived from the production of metallurgical grade coke. Coal tar is
further refined into various distillate products including coal tar pitch. Pitch
is the "glue" used to bind carbon particles together in industrial anodes, an
essential component for the electrochemical reduction process to refine
aluminum.
Environmental regulations have required processing changes in the international
steel and aluminum industries resulting in decreased production of coal tar and
increased demand for coal tar pitch with low levels of unsubstituted polynucleic
aromatics ("PNA"). Production of coke in the United States is expected to
decrease sharply over the next five years due to environmental legislation
affecting emissions from coke plants. Analytical testing of coal tar pitch
produced from the LFC Process indicates that it contains very little PNA's.
Assuming such decrease in coke production and demand, the Company believes that
this could create a demand for LFC produced coal tars if they were to become
commercially available.
For the future, results from SGITC's research indicate that several additional
products may be profitably extracted from CDL. Development of products such as
phenolic resins, surfactants, other higher value waxes, asphalt sealers,
phenols, naphthalene and mixed fuel gases are currently underway and are
expected to increase the overall potential value of a barrel of CDL even
further.
International Markets. As stated previously, the Company believes that the
current domestic market holds the most short-term economic potential. However,
the international coal market is estimated by the Company to be substantially
larger, at approximately four times the size of the domestic market. While the
Company has completed over seventy feasibility studies on candidate coals in
China, Russia, Indonesia and Australia, and entered into various memorandums of
understanding with international governments and private entities the current
poor economic conditions in these countries has negatively impacted the progress
of these projects. Consequently, the Company does not expect these projects to
progress until economic conditions improve. The Company's objective in these
foreign markets is primarily to meet the needs of providing more energy
efficient and environmentally friendly products as an upgraded coal utility
fuel, a liquid fuel, specialty products and chemical feedstocks for domestic use
and/or to provide a value added export product.
Competition. The principal markets for PDF and CDL are in the energy industry,
which is intensely competitive. There are many companies engaged in research
into ways to clean or convert coal into a more environmentally acceptable fuel
or other commercially viable products. Many of the Company's existing or
potential competitors have substantially greater financial, technical and human
resources and may be better equipped to develop, test and license coal-refining
technologies. In addition, some of these companies have extensive experience in
operating refining plants and many of these companies have extensive experience
in operating coal-burning plants. These companies may develop and introduce
coal-refining technologies competitive with or superior to those of the Company
prior to any market acceptance for the LFC Process or other technologies
developed by the Company or its subsidiaries. However, to the best of the
Company's knowledge no other competitor using a clean coal technology has
shipped as many unit trains of product or has had product tested in as many coal
fired boilers of various utilities as PDF. In fact, to the best of the Company's
knowledge none of these other competitors' efforts have yet resulted in an
economically viable and commercially acceptable process.
The relative speed with which the Company markets the LFC Process and enters
into licenses or other agreements with third parties who, thereafter construct,
own and operate a plant using the LFC Process and their success in supplying
processed coal products, are expected to be important competitive
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factors. The Company expects the principal competitive factors to include,
among other things, how quickly the Company can develop LFC projects and market
products to provide electric utilities an alternative means to comply with air
emission regulations, as well as how economically LFC Process coal products can
be produced, at what quality levels and how fast demand for such products
develops, compliance with environmental standards, transportation costs, cost
comparisons to other fuels, and the strength of any patents for the LFC Process
or for other related technologies.
The demand, if any, by coal-fired electrical generation facilities for processed
coal products derived from using the LFC Process may also be materially impacted
by competing fuels such as other naturally occurring low-sulfur coals, natural
gas and emission control technologies, such as selective catalytic reduction.
The Company believes other factors which may influence competition, include the
availability and cost of delivered coal, the difference between the costs of
other energy alternatives and coal prices and availability, regulatory efforts
to reduce pollution and other emissions, regulatory incentives, if any, to
utilize clean coal based energy sources and the reliability and cost
effectiveness of the LFC Process relative to other competing technologies.
The Company's competitive position also depends upon its ability to attract and
retain qualified personnel, maintain patent protection or otherwise develop
proprietary products or processes and secure sufficient capital resources for
the period between development and testing of the LFC Process and any possible
introduction of the technology into the commercial market place.
The Company is aware of several entities in the U.S. and in foreign countries,
which are engaged in producing clean-burning coal. These include the Rosebud
SynCoal Partnership, owned by a subsidiary of Montana Power Company, which owns
a plant in Colstrip, Montana. Also, KFX, Inc., a public company, is engaged in
producing a clean coal product: Carbontec, which produces upgraded coal at a
pilot plant; and Custom Coals, International, which makes a clean coal product.
There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to compete successfully
with any of these companies. However, to the best of the Company's knowledge,
none of these competitors produce both a solid and liquid product in commercial
quantities.
Patents and Proprietary Technology. The Company has patents or patent
applications for eight LFC Process and LFC Process related patents in the U.S.
and in five foreign countries.
There can be no assurance any additional patents will be issued to the Company
as a result of its pending applications, or, if issued, such patents combined
with the existing Company patents will be sufficiently broad to afford
protection against competitors using a similar technology. The Company's success
will depend in large part on its ability to obtain patents for the LFC Process
improvements and related technologies, if any, to defend patents once obtained,
to maintain trade secrets and to operate without infringing upon the proprietary
rights of others, both in the United States and in foreign countries.
There can be no assurance that any patents issued to the Company will not be
challenged, invalidated or circumvented, or that the rights granted thereunder
would provide competitive advantages to the Company. Litigation over patent or
other intellectual property claims could result in substantial costs to the
Company. United States patents do not provide any remedies for infringement
occurring before a patent is granted. As patent rights are territorial, the
Company may not have an effective remedy against use of their patented
technology in any country in which the Company does not, at the time, have an
issued patent.
The commercial success of the Company may also depend upon avoiding the
infringement of patents issued to competitors. LFC Technologies, LLC now owns
all of the technology relating to the LFC Process through which the Company
currently owns 50%. If competitors prepare and file patent
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applications in the United States claiming technology also claimed as
proprietary by the Company, the Company may incur substantial costs in
participating in interference proceedings declared by the U.S. Patent office
("PTO") to determine the priority or infringement of the invention. An adverse
outcome of such proceedings could subject the Company to significant
liabilities to third parties and could require the Company to license disputed
rights from third parties or cease using the infringing technology. Although
the Company believes its current and proposed activities do not and will not
infringe upon patents for competing technologies, there can be no assurance
that the Company's belief would be affirmed in any litigation over any patent
or that the Company's future technological developments will be outside the
scope of these patents.
A U.S. patent application is maintained under conditions of confidentiality
while the application is pending in the PTO, so the Company cannot determine the
extent or nature of inventions being claimed in pending patent applications
filed by its competitors. If competitors infringe on the Company patents, which
are pending, but not yet issued, LFC Technologies, LLC and the Company will not
be able to pursue infringement claims against them unless the infringement
continues after such patents are issued.
The Company also relies on certain proprietary information, which may not be
patentable. Although the Company has taken steps to protect its proprietary
information, in part through the use of confidentiality agreements with certain
employees, potential partners, consultants and contractors, there can be no
assurance these agreements will not be breached, the Company would have adequate
remedies for any breach, or the Company's proprietary information will not
otherwise become known or be independently developed or discovered by others
including its competitors.
Governmental Regulation. The LFC Process, as it is proposed to be used in the
operation of a LFC plant, will likely be subject to numerous federal and state
regulations. Although the Company intends to own a portion of any future
commercial LFC plant constructed in the United States, it is more likely to be
wholly owned by others since the Company does not now have, and may not in the
near future have the financial resources necessary to develop, construct or
operate such plants.
Domestically. LFC plants will likely require numerous permits, approvals and
certificates from appropriate federal, state and local governmental agencies
before construction of any such facility may begin, and will be subject to
periodic maintenance or review requirements once any such facilities begin
production. Such permits and regulations include, among others: (i) air quality;
(ii) wastewater discharge; (iii) land quality; and (iv) hazardous waste
treatment storage and disposal. There can be no assurance that such approval
will be granted to any licensees of the LFC Process in the event a plant is
proposed to be constructed and operated using the LFC Process. In addition,
there can be no assurance future domestic or international governmental
regulations will not change and the necessary permits and approvals for any
future commercial-scale production facilities will not be prohibitively
expensive or difficult to obtain. Any failure by any licensee of the LFC Process
to obtain required regulatory approvals, or any substantial delay in obtaining
such approval, could have a material adverse effect on the Company.
Mine Health and Safety Administration ("MHSA") regulations and approvals may be
applicable to any use of the LFC Process at a plant constructed for such use.
The Demonstration Plant in Wyoming operated under the oversight of the MHSA
since construction began. The Company believes the ideal location for an LFC
Process plant will be on the grounds of or adjacent to a coal mine to minimize
transportation costs.
The Clean Air Act and amendments specify certain air emission requirements for
electrical utility companies and industrial coal users. The Company believes the
Clean Air Act is now, and will in the future be, a significant factor in
creating demand and a market in the U.S. for the LFC Process and
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products from the PRB. The Company believes electric utilities and industrial
coal users who use the LFC products will be subject to the Clean Air Act, and
compliance with such regulations could be fully or partially met through the
use of these products. Beginning on January 1, 2000, Phase II of the Clean Air
Act Amendments imposed a permanent cap on sulfur dioxide emissions and requires
nitrogen oxide reductions. A full or partial repeal of the Clean Air Act could
have a material adverse impact on the Company. The Company is unable to predict
future regulatory changes and their impact on the demand for the LFC Process.
Internationally. Future international LFC plants, if any, will also be subject
to various permitting and operational regulations specific to each country.
Generally, environmental permitting and operating regulations in countries
outside the United States are not as stringent as those within the United
States. Nevertheless, international initiatives, such as the Kyoto Protocol, are
expected to create increasing pressures on the electric power generation
industry on a world-wide basis to reduce emissions of various pollutants, which
the Company expects will create additional demand for its products.
Research and Development. In 1999 and 1998 the Company incurred approximately
$841,000 and $223,000, respectively in research and development expenses to
further refine and develop the LFC Process, its associated products and markets.
OCET OPERATING SEGMENT
Overview. The OCET Corporation, a totally-owned subsidiary of the Company, is a
development stage company incorporated in the state of Delaware. OCET is
developing an energy-related technology referred to as the OCET Process. The
OCET Process is designed to deasphalt crude oil or resid. Resid is the residue
remaining after processing crude oil in a refinery to produce liquid fuels and
lubricants. The OCET Process is still in development, and will require
additional research and development before it is ready (if ever) for commercial
use. Future funding necessary to carry on the development of the OCET Process
will be primarily for the operation and maintenance of the OCET Process
Development Unit ("PDU"). See Note 6 "Information on Industry Segments" of Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 7 of Part II of this form
10-KSB for additional information.
The OCET Process uses an electric field to enhance the affect of the solvent
used to destabilize the crude oil or resid to separate out the asphaltenes and
metal contaminants contained in the feedstock thereby producing a higher quality
liquid. The electric field processing distinguishes the OCET Process from other
deasphalting processes known to the Company, and the Company believes OCET will
provide an additional method for controlling the rate, selectivity and yield of
the separation.
In its simplest form, OCET may be viewed as an enhancement of a process already
utilized by the petroleum refiner; namely, solvent deasphalting. OCET uses
electric fields in combination with additives to enhance the rate and
selectivity of the separation of the feedstock into two streams, one a liquid
reduced in asphaltenes and metals, and a second stream containing the
asphaltenes and the bulk of the metals. The latter can be either solid or
liquid, depending on process conditions, and can be used as feedstock to a coker
or as a fuel. The composition of each phase can be adjusted to accommodate the
intended end use for each stream. Specific benefits are a function of the
feedstock and the conditions under which the process is applied. The OCET
Process was reviewed in 1999 by two international construction and engineering
firms, and the results of this review indicates that OCET significantly improves
the existing technology that uses pentanes as a solvent. Therefore, the Company
believes OCET may eventually become a cost-effective means of improving the
quality of deasphalted oil while reducing levels of sulfur, catalyst-fouling
metals such as vanadium and nickel, and carbon-forming components.
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The Company's principal efforts in commercializing the OCET Process are intended
to focus on licensing the technology to petroleum engineering and construction
companies, oil refineries, oil companies, and other parties with related
interests. The Company's long-term objective is to commercialize the OCET
Process worldwide by adding it to existing solvent deasphalting units in
refineries. The Company also intends to develop and commercialize all related
applications for the process. The Company in conjunction with various
engineering and oil refiners is exploring ways to increase the yield of a
typical refinery's current solvent deasphalting operations. The Company is also
seeking other collaborative arrangements with manufacturers and developers of
deasphalting equipment as potential partners. Construction and operation of any
future commercial scale facility using the OCET Process is dependent upon
funding from the petroleum engineering and construction company, oil refiner,
oil company, or other third parties. There can be no assurance such funding will
be made available.
Markets. The Company believes domestic and worldwide demand for gasoline and
chemical feedstocks is expected to increase. Consequently, worldwide refining
capacity is also expected to increase, in conjunction with an expected increase
in the supply of low quality heavy crudes. The Company believes new as well as
upgraded existing oil refineries are likely to be called upon to meet increased
worldwide demand for fuels and chemical feedstocks while relying on increasingly
heavy crude as feedstock, especially on the Western and Eastern Seaboards and on
the Gulf Coast.
On average, most refineries produce approximately 25% to 35% resid per barrel
processed. Vacuum Resid ("VR") in particular has a low value and in some
instances poses a disposal problem. A paper presented at the 1996 National
Petroleum Refiners Association pointed out that the drive by petroleum companies
to increase profitability of their refineries has been implemented by using a
number of methods to deal with VR. In an attempt to increase refinery
profitability, recent commercial advances in process technologies have been
employed. As a means of disposing of the VR, refiners have used the VR, pitch,
or coke for power generation or hydrogen production projects.
Current processes for treating VR force refiners to make difficult compromises.
High-temperature processes (mainly cokers) degrade the hydrocarbon fraction of
VR, resulting in products with minimal value. Refiners using low-temperature
processes (crackers) limit the amount of VR which can be sent to a cracker
because asphaltenes and metal contaminants contained in the VR, will destroy the
expensive catalysts used in making high value products. For this reason many
refineries try to minimize the amount of VR by utilizing solvent deasphalting
processes upstream. Current solvent deasphalting technology is unable to offer
high yields of the hydrocarbon fraction with lower metals and asphaltenes. The
OCET Process is designed to address this issue by increasing the efficiency of
the solvent deasphalting operations.
Industry data available to the Company indicates that there has been a shift of
crude oils over time to being higher in resid volume and contaminant levels, and
therefore, the need for a successful deasphalting technology has increased.
Experts in the industry and the Company, believe that the quality of crude oils
has declined and has a greater amount of asphaltenes, nickel, vanadium, and
other contaminants in both the crude oil as well as in the resid. This reduces
the value of the crude and resid since these elements inhibit the refiner's
ability to produce high value products.
The target application for the OCET Process is the upgrading of refinery resid
to produce high quality feedstocks for refinery catalytic and hydro-cracking
upgrading processes. A higher quality feedstock with reduced asphaltenes,
metals, carbon residue and other contaminants increases the effectiveness of the
catalyst in producing more valuable products. The Company believes there may be
other potential markets, including demetalizing vacuum gas oil, deasphalting and
viscosity reduction of heavy crude oil at the well site, upgrading crude oil
before introduction into the crude distillation tower at the refinery, and
additional removal of metals from deasphalted oils.
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International Markets. While the Company's initial efforts are being focused
domestically, management believes that international markets will be
substantially larger and provide a greater opportunity for the OCET Process.
Worldwide crude oil distillation refining capacity was 74.5 million barrels per
day at the beginning of 1996, with worldwide petroleum demand of approximately
68 million barrels a day and refinery capacity utilization of approximately 95%.
Management estimates that these refineries also produced approximately 12-15
million barrels per day of VR. To meet the projected growth in international oil
demand, the EIA notes that refinery capacity will have to increase to 129
million barrels per day by 2020. The areas of greatest growth are expected to be
in the Middle East, Central and South America, and the Asia/Pacific region. The
same report by the EIA notes that new refineries will be called upon to meet
increased worldwide demand for lighter products, such as motor fuels and
chemical feedstocks to upgrade resids, to supply transportation fuels with
reduced lead, and to supply both distillate and residual fuels with decreased
sulfur levels.
Competition. The OCET Process is expected to enhance existing solvent
deasphalting processes and to compete with alternative methods for separation of
resids, solvent extraction processes. The primary method for disposing of resid
is coking, which exposes resid to high enough temperatures to break apart some
of the chemical bonds to produce gases, liquids and solid coke, but has high
capital, operating and environmental costs producing very low value coke as a
product. The OCET Process seeks to upgrade the value of the resid stream by
improving the metal removal efficiency of the dominant deasphalting process
which utilizes solvents.
There can be no assurance the OCET Process will be determined to be commercially
viable, or will be developed to the point where it can be determined to be
commercially viable, or that there will be a market for the OCET Process, or, if
a market develops, OCET will license its technology or otherwise produce revenue
from the OCET Process or any other enterprise or technology development.
The OCET Process is still in development and has not been licensed or used on a
commercial scale plant. The OCET Process will require significant additional
research and development, including substantial additional funding to finish
development of the process and demonstrate its potential (if any) for commercial
use. There can be no assurance such efforts will be successfully completed. At
the present time, OCET has no agreements with any oil refinery or other party to
use the OCET Process in a commercial or large scale testing facility.
Patents and Proprietary Technology. OCET presently has two patents issued for
the process both of which were issued in 1998. There can be no assurance any
patents issued to the Company, or OCET will not be challenged, invalidated or
circumvented, or that the rights granted thereunder will provide competitive
advantages to the Company. Litigation over patent or other intellectual property
claims could result in substantial costs to the Company.
Since crude oils are complex mixtures of literally hundreds of thousands of
compounds, a major focus of the Company has been to develop the analytical tools
necessary to characterize incoming materials and be able to optimize process
conditions "on the fly." Because existing refineries process crude oils
purchased from widely different sources, this ability is important for
widespread refinery application of the technology. This understanding, which is
essential to squeezing more useful materials out of each incoming barrel, also
serves to protect the Company's technology and business from those who might
attempt to copy it. These "trade secrets," coupled with appropriate patent
filings, are the cornerstones of the Company's technology protection strategy.
Research and Development. The Company through the SGITC has been operating its
model PDU, which it believes is capable of measuring OCET Process performance
under refinery-like conditions of temperature and pressure. Concurrently, SGITC
has developed the analytical methods and put in
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place laboratory staff, capable of measuring the performance of the PDU and
presenting the data in industry standard terms, for the purpose of marketing
the process to potential customers. These analytical resources are also capable
of measuring properties of feedstocks and other refinery streams, so as to
gauge the performance of the OCET Process against competitive processes in an
effort to determine its commercial value and optimize process performance.
The Company has now tested the OCET Process on resid and crude oil samples from
Venezuela, Mexico, and the Middle East. Results of these tests have been
compared with those obtained in the commercial world through contacts with
refineries and engineering companies, and discussions are continuing to develop
various implementation opportunities. In all cases to date, the OCET Process was
successful in reducing metals contamination. Careful analysis shows that OCET
typically reduces metals in excess of 10% over non-electric solvent deasphalting
experiments in the PDU. This metals reduction could translate into reduced
hydrocracker catalyst usage, increased deasphalter throughput or increased
Deasphalted Oil ("DAO") yield, depending on how the process is operated, all of
which have varying levels of economic benefit to the petroleum refiner. These
benefits could be translated into revenue generating opportunities for the OCET
Process via licensing the technology, either to an engineering company for new
solvent deasphalter construction, or to refiners for addition to existing
conventional solvent deasphalters or both. As these early results are considered
positive by the Company additional testing on resids provided by potential
customers are planned in 2000 to carry the process a step closer to
commercialization. There can be no assurance the results of such laboratory
tests will be proved in actual commercial scale developments, or that any
commercial use will be made of the OCET Process.
In 1999 and 1998 the Company incurred approximately $810,000 and $989,000,
respectively in research and development expenses to further refine and develop
the OCET Process, its associated products and markets.
Government Regulation. The OCET Process, as it is proposed to be used in
conjunction with oil refinery operations, will likely be implemented, if at all,
by construction of facilities owned and operated by owners of these refineries
and not by the Company. However, before any future new OCET Process facility may
be constructed in the United States, it will likely require numerous permits,
approvals and certificates from appropriate federal, state and local
governmental agencies. Any such facility constructed would likely be subject to
periodic maintenance or review requirements once the facility begins production.
Such permits and regulations may include, among others: (i) air quality; (ii)
wastewater discharge; (iii) land quality; and (iv) hazardous waste treatment
storage and disposal. There can be no assurance that such approvals will be
granted to any licensees of the OCET Process in the event a facility is proposed
to be constructed and operated. In addition, there can be no assurance future
domestic or international governmental regulations will not change and the
necessary permits and approvals for any future facilities will not be
prohibitively expensive or difficult to obtain. Any failure by any licensee of
the OCET Process to obtain required regulatory approvals, or any substantial
delay in obtaining such approval, could have a material adverse effect on the
Company.
NEW PRODUCTS UNDER DEVELOPMENT
ASPHALTENE PROCESSING
Description. As a result of the work related to the OCET Process the Company
believes that the asphaltenes produced by the OCET Process may produce a better
coal like product than asphaltenes produced by the current processes used by
refiners today. Consequently, the Company is currently developing a process that
will, if successful, convert the unwanted asphaltene by-products of the OCET
Process, as well as the existing solvent deasphalting processes, into a
coal-like fuel.
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Current. Presently, asphaltenes produced from the existing solvent-extraction
processes cannot be moved in large quantities or for any significant distances
for use as solid power plant fuels due to their poor physical properties.
Therefore, refiners either send this material to their fuel oil pool at low or
no value, destroy it using units called cokers, which may entail a disposal
cost, or inventory the material at a negative value. To solve this disposal
problem, some refiners are looking to invest in projects that build an electric
generating facility "across the fence" from their refinery boundary limits and
use the asphaltenes as feedstock to that electrical facility because the heating
value (Btu) of this material is extremely high.
Technical work at the SGITC is under way to develop a process for converting
asphaltenes to coal-like fuels, and to identify industrial or electrical
generation markets where this fuel could be profitably sold. The Company
currently believes that if it were the owner and/or operator of any resulting
conversion plant, that this product could provide it, if successful, with a
significant revenue opportunity.
LEVEL SENSOR
Description. A new and novel level sensor was invented by the Company during the
development of the OCET PDU in 1998, which overcame a number of limitations
presented by existing "off-the-shelf" equipment at the time. While some of
these limitations were somewhat unique to the PDU, the resulting sensor with
high sensitivity, electrical stability with long cable runs and small size was
a significant improvement over existing capacitive level sensors. Patents,
both U.S. and foreign, have been applied for to protect the Company's new
technology.
Current. The Company's market research conducted in 1999 indicates that the
level sensing business is highly competitive and heavily fragmented, both in
distribution and technology, leading to relatively small sales volumes in many
technology segments and making entry at any significant sales volume difficult.
Very large industrial instrument companies generally have only very small
business units in the level sensing area, and the successful ones must sell a
variety of products based on multiple technologies, in order to support their
operations
Because of this situation, the Company has chosen to investigate other
opportunities, not only in the application of our new level sensing technology,
but also in a range of applications in the industrial sensing business in
general. Market research and product development work is proceeding to explore
not only level sensing, but also unique industrial sensing applications as well.
Several of these are currently under review, some of which could require large
volumes of units. Some of the opportunities under investigation include: sensing
of thermal levels in household appliances, refinery applications of interface
level sensing, level sensing in underground gasoline storage tanks, development
of long line digital sensors and others. Management believes some of these
potential applications could lead to significant revenue opportunities.
Accordingly, the Company is seeking to align itself with one or more larger well
established instrument manufacturers to assist in developing an application for
and manufacturing this innovative level sensor.
Part of the level sensing device is based on a patented chip technology which is
the proprietary property of one supplier. This supplier, to management's
knowledge, is the sole source of this type of chip. To assure an ongoing supply
of these chips and to protect itself from other competitors in the instrument
manufacturing industry in the United States, the Company has entered into a
distribution and supply contract with this supplier. While we normally seek to
reduce our dependence on sole and limited source suppliers, in some cases
alternative sources are either limited or unavailable. In cases where the
Company depends on limited sources, the complete or partial loss of certain of
these sources could have a negative affect on our operations while we attempt to
locate and qualify replacement suppliers.
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Patents and Proprietary Technology. The Company has filed for a United States
patent application in February of 1999, which is currently pending. There can be
no assurance any patents will be issued or if issued to the Company, will not be
challenged, invalidated or circumvented, or that the rights granted thereunder
will provide competitive advantages to the Company. Litigation over patent or
other intellectual property claims could result in substantial costs to the
Company.
The Company also seeks to protect its proprietary information, in part through
the use of confidentiality and non-circumvention agreements with certain
employees, consultants, contractors or other third parties who may be exposed to
such information in the ordinary course of business. There can be no assurance
however, that these agreements will not be breached, that the Company would have
adequate remedies for any breach, or that the Company's proprietary information
will not otherwise become known or be independently developed or discovered by
others including competitors.
ASSEMBLY AND MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS INC. OPERATING SEGMENT
AMS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, incorporated in the State of
California, is a supplier of custom made precision assembly equipment. AMS
designs and builds custom, automated assembly systems marketed principally to
manufacturers in three principal industries: medical, automotive and high-tech
(which includes the electronics and communications industries). These assembly
systems integrate multiple manufacturing functions often into a single custom
production line built to the customer's specifications.
Assembly functions integrated into products manufactured by AMS include:
material and component handling, dispensing and placement of film or liquid
adhesives, sealants or customer-formulated materials such as pharmaceuticals,
marking and encoding, assembly of components, riveting, swaging, inspection
functions including machine vision inspection, testing, data collection and
analysis. Completed AMS assembly systems may be from bench top size to almost a
hundred feet in length, and may incorporate all types of subsystems, including
robots, machine vision, conveyors, welders, mechanical tests, electronic tests
and others as specified by the customer. AMS believes it is well positioned to
capitalize on what it forecasts is an ongoing consolidation and growth in the
fragmented automation assembly market.
Automation system functions integrated into products manufactured by AMS are
generally computer controlled through custom software written by AMS, and
incorporate control, data handling, reporting and safety functions. The
completed automation systems are generally tested and accepted by the customer
at AMS prior to shipment and installation at the customer's site.
AMS believes that a majority of its current customers and future customers
purchase automation systems for several reasons including support of new product
introductions and start-up, labor cost reductions, increase in capacity,
increase in quality, increase in productivity, and a favorable return on
investment and/or payback.
AMS believes it offers customers a number of competitive advantages over its
competitors including successful on-time project execution, competitive pricing,
systems which meet specified performance criteria, engineering and manufacturing
expertise and experience and innovative machine concepts. The typical AMS
contract price is currently in excess of $350,000.
Marketing and Sales. AMS relies primarily on personal contact by its executive
and sales personnel to secure new customers and to market its products. AMS
regularly participates in local, regional and national trade show meetings in
its key industry groups. AMS believes personal contact by its sales and
engineering staff is critical to retain new customers.
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AMS has targeted large, established manufacturing companies in the medical,
automotive and high-tech industries as prospective clients. AMS targets
companies that need small manufactured equipment and devices, requiring
mechanical or electric mechanical assembly and test, or inspection with material
handling, as key accounts. To assist in marketing products and services, AMS
also works to develop new applications for target customers for their various
manufacturing needs.
As part of its current marketing focus, AMS is targeting Fortune 1000 businesses
with assembly contracts in the range of $750,000 to $1.5 million per project to
increase market share and benefit from economies of scale.
Major Customers. Revenue from sales of automated assembly equipment accounted
for 80% and 99% of the Company's revenues in 1999 and 1998, respectively. The
Company has one customer whose sales represent a significant portion of sales in
the automated assembly systems segment in both 1999 and 1998. Sales to this one
customer were in excess of 11% in 1999 and 16% in 1998. As is typical in the
automated assembly industry, AMS relies on a limited number of customers for a
substantial percentage of its net sales. In 1999 sales revenues derived from
four customers represented approximately 66% of total sales. In 1998 sales
revenues derived from four customers represented approximately 84% of total
sales.
AMS does not have long-term contracts with any of its customers and expects that
a small number of customers will continue to account for a substantial portion
of sales for the foreseeable future. The loss of, or a significant reduction in,
orders by these or other significant customers could adversely impact the
Company's results of operations. Furthermore, the concentration of the Company's
revenues in a limited number of large customers may cause significant
fluctuations in the Company's future annual and quarterly operating results. Due
to the small number of annual projects attempted by AMS, a significant
performance problem with any one of AMS' projects could have a material adverse
effect on AMS. There can be no assurance revenue from customers who accounted
for significant revenue in past periods, individually, or as a group, will
continue, or if continued, will reach or exceed historical levels in any period.
Manufacturing. All design, engineering, fabrication, assembly and testing of
AMS's products are carried out at its facility in Simi Valley, California.
Proprietary software and in-house procedures are used to ensure the quality and
timeliness of project execution, and AMS's custom automation related software
incorporate control, data handling, reporting and safety features. AMS also uses
state-of-the-art computer-aided design practices to create the customized
assembly processes for its customers.
To manufacture certain of its automation equipment, AMS uses subcontractors for
common industrial services such as machining, fabrication of welded structures,
painting and powder coating on an as-needed basis. Manufacturing operations
include purchasing, receiving, cutting, machining, grinding, electrical
fabrication and testing, machine assembly as well as testing and all other
functions required to complete the automated assembly product. When needed, AMS
also employs a number of subcontractors for special assembly operations
including welding, wire electric discharge machining and other unique
operations.
AMS has implemented certain quality control procedures for its manufacturing
facility. AMS's quality control personnel regularly monitor the manufacturing
process and have initiated numerous procedures, which assist in quality control.
AMS believes new customers, particularly Fortune 1000 customers with large
assembly projects, may impose additional quality control standards. It is
possible such customers or other quality control standards may require
additional substantial expenditures over a long period of time, or that AMS may
determine that such expenses are not cost-effective.
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Raw Materials. The primary raw materials used by AMS in assembly systems include
such items as stock steel shapes, aluminum extrusions, billet and plate
software. These raw material items are converted by AMS into the needed support
structures and are custom-machined in house to be incorporated into the
automated assembly systems purchased by AMS customers. Raw materials used by AMS
are generally standard industry materials, which AMS believes can be provided
from multiple sources of supply. AMS believes the most critical machine
subsystems such as computers, vision systems, part feeders, conveyors and robots
are also common and have multiple sources of supply. Up to approximately 75% of
the AMS assembly system components are purchased off the shelf. AMS does not
have any long-term contracts with any of its raw material suppliers, and
believes numerous suppliers would be available in the event its current
suppliers were not available.
Competition. The Company believes competition in the automation assembly
industry is fragmented, and that no single competitor dominates the industry.
While AMS competes with at least 85 other companies which are engaged in the
automation assembly business, AMS believes the majority of these competitors
provide assembly equipment for smaller projects, and cannot handle the larger
projects (over $250,000 in price) for which AMS is currently competing. AMS's
principal competitors currently include Anatol Automation Inc., Ismeca Europe
S.A., Midwest Automation Division of DT Industries and Wright Industries. Many
of AMS's competitors have substantially greater financial, marketing and
technological resources than AMS.
The automation industry is characterized by rapid technological change, and
competitors may develop their automation products more rapidly than AMS. AMS
believes competition among automation companies is based primarily on price, the
speed and quantity of products produced, timely delivery, product quality,
safety, product innovation and assistance in marketing and customer service. The
competitive position of AMS will depend in part on AMS's ability to remain
current in automation manufacturing and to increase the innovation, speed and
reliability of its automated assembly processes. There can be no assurance AMS
will be able to compete successfully.
Patents and Proprietary Technology. AMS does not own or share in any patents.
The Company seeks to protect its proprietary information, in part through the
use of confidentiality and non-circumvention agreements with certain employees,
consultants, contractors or other third parties who may be exposed to such
information in the ordinary course of business. There can be no assurance
however, that these agreements will not be breached, that the Company would have
adequate remedies for any breach, or that the Company's proprietary information
will not otherwise become known or be independently developed or discovered by
others including competitors.
Backlog. Backlog consists of uncompleted portions of engineering and
construction contracts with various corporate entities. Backlog of all
uncompleted contracts at December 31, 1999, totaled approximately $1.9 million,
compared to a backlog as of December 31, 1998, of approximately $0.6 million.
Although backlog reflects business, which is considered to be firm,
cancellations or scope adjustments may occur. Where appropriate backlog has been
adjusted to reflect known project cancellations, deferrals and revisions in
project scope and cost, both upward and downward.
Liability Insurance. The medical, automotive, high-tech and other products
expose AMS to possible product liability claims, if the use of such products
results in personal injury, death or property damage. AMS maintains product
liability insurance in the principal amount of $2 million through April 2000.
There can be no assurance such insurance will be adequate in terms and scope to
protect AMS against material adverse effects in the event of a successful claim,
or that such insurance will be renewed with acceptable terms and conditions.
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EMPLOYEES
As of December 31, 1999, the Company and its subsidiaries employed approximately
56 full time employees. None of the Company's employees are represented by a
labor union or bound by a collective bargaining agreement. The Company believes
that the relations with its employees are positive.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Company leases 5,500 square feet of office space at 1200 Prospect Street,
Suite 325, La Jolla, California 92037. The term of the lease expires in December
2000. In addition, the Company leases office space in a suburb of Denver,
Colorado, for marketing purposes. The term of this lease expires in December
2000. The Company also maintains an office in Gillette, Wyoming, for engineering
and administrative purposes. The term of this lease expires in July 2000. The
Company's OCET subsidiary leases 5,080 square feet of laboratory space at
11588-20 and 21 Sorrento Valley Road, San Diego, California 92121 pursuant to a
lease which expires in May 2000. AMS leases 20,000 square feet of office and
manufacturing space at 2222 Shasta Way, Simi Valley, California 93065, which
includes 15,000 square feet of manufacturing space, which is currently being
leased on a monthly basis. The Company and AMS believe their current facilities
will be adequate for their respective expected needs for the foreseeable future.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company and its subsidiaries are from time to time involved in litigation
arising in the ordinary course of their respective businesses. Currently the
Company is not party to any pending legal proceeding.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No matters were submitted during the three months ended December 31, 1999, to a
vote of the shareholders.
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PART II
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ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The Common Stock of the Company is currently traded and prices are quoted on the
NASD OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol SGII. The following table sets forth
the high and low bid prices for SGI Common Stock during the periods indicated.
The prices represent bid quotations and do not include retail mark-ups,
mark-downs or fees, nor do they necessarily represent actual trades.
High Low
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1999
First Quarter $ 0.41 $ 0.13
Second Quarter 0.24 0.08
Third Quarter 0.17 0.11
Fourth Quarter 0.19 0.09
1998
First Quarter $ 1.47 $ 0.75
Second Quarter 1.72 0.63
Third Quarter 1.70 0.28
Fourth Quarter 0.57 0.27
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As of March 13, 2000, the Company had approximately 2,300 stockholders of
record, and believes it has beneficial owners in excess of that number.
The Company has not declared any cash dividends on the Common Stock and does not
currently intend to pay any cash dividends on the Common Stock in the
foreseeable future.
The Company had the following sales of unregistered securities
during the three month period ended December 31, 1999.
On October 22, 1999, the Company as provided in a related consulting agreement,
granted one warrant to purchase an aggregate of 70,000 common shares, to one
consultant for consulting services. The warrants were issued pursuant to the
exemptions provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation D. In
connection therewith, the Company obtained investment representations and
granted the holder piggyback registration rights. The exercise price was
greater than the closing bid price on the grant date and expires on December
31, 2004. The warrant is exercisable one year from the date of grant at
$0.1096 per share.
Effective as of October 30, 1999, the Company was able to extend or exchange
approximately $4.2 million in existing debt for new securities of the Company
including new convertible debt securities, amended warrants and preferred stock
(the "99D Exchange Offering"). The 99D Exchange Offering was made only to
existing debt holders pursuant to the exemptions provided by Sections 3(a)(9)
and Section 4(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation D. No registration rights
were granted on any of the securities issued under the 99D Exchange Offering.
The Company retired approximately $3.42 million in existing 12% convertible
debentures which were required to be paid prior to October 31, 1999, in exchange
for new 12% convertible debentures (the "99D Debentures"), in the same amount,
due September 30, 2001. The 99D Debentures may be prepaid by the Company, in
whole or in part, at any time prior to September 30, 2001. Interest on the
debentures are payable quarterly in cash. The debentures are convertible at the
option of the holder
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subsequent to November 15, 1999, in whole or in part, at the greater of: (i)
the average of the ten day closing bid price of the Company's common stock
prior to the date the notice of conversion is received by the Company or (ii)
$1.00.
As part of the 99D Exchange Offering, the Company also obtained an extension to
September 30, 2001, of approximately $724,000 in existing 10%, 11% and 12%
interest bearing notes which were required to be paid by October 30, 1999.
Interest on the notes payable will continue to be made in cash on a quarterly
basis.
In conjunction with the issuance of the 99D Debentures and amended notes, the
Company amended existing warrants representing 463,300 shares of underlying
common stock set to expire on December 31, 1999, with an exercise price of $1.20
per share to now expire on December 31, 2001, with a new exercise price of $0.30
per share. In addition, the Company also agreed to grant 170.5 shares of Series
99D Convertible Preferred Stock (the "99D Preferred") convertible with no
further payment into an aggregate of 204,600 shares of common stock. The 99D
Preferred shares are convertible at the option of the holder, any time after
November 15, 1999, but only if the ten business day average closing bid price of
the Company's common stock is $0.75 per share or greater at the time of
conversion. The 99D Preferred stock has no voting rights, dividend rights or
preference in liquidation and if not previously converted, will automatically
convert into common stock on October 30, 2001.
In October 1999, pursuant to a note payable to one outside director, the Company
issued 5,261 shares of restricted common stock for interest on the note valued
at $1,315. These securities were issued pursuant to the exemptions provided by
Section 4(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation D. In connection herewith
the Company granted the holder piggyback registration rights. Investment
representations were obtained and legends were placed on the certificates.
As provided in their related service agreements, the Company on November 1,
1999, granted five warrants to purchase an aggregate 430,000 common shares to
five employees for services rendered, pursuant to the exemptions provided by
Section 4(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation D. Investment representations
were obtained from the individuals and legends were placed on the certificates.
The exercise prices were not lower than the closing bid price on the grant date
and expire on December 31, 2004. The warrants are first exercisable one year
from the date of grant at $0.088 per share.
During the three month period ended December 31, 1999, the Company exchanged one
$250,000, 12% note payable plus associated accrued interest of $12,625, payable
upon demand, for approximately 1.6 million restricted common shares and an
amended note payable valued at $100,000. The amended $100,000 note payable bears
interest at 12% and matures on November 1, 2000. Upon maturity, both the
principal amount and accrued interest thereon shall be payable in restricted
common stock of the Company, calculated at 75% of the average closing bid price
for the five trading days prior to maturity. The securities were issued pursuant
to the exemptions provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation
D. Investment representations were obtained from the accredited investor and
legends were placed on the certificates.
During the three month period ended December 31, 1999, the Company raised
approximately $195,000, net of finders fees, through the issuance of 2,584,833
restricted common shares to seventeen accredited investors. In connection
herewith the Company granted the holders piggyback registration rights. These
securities were issued pursuant to the exemptions provided by Section 4(2) of
the Securities Act and Regulation D. Investment representations were obtained
and legends were placed on the certificates. Partially, in connection therewith
the Company issued an aggregate of 159,263 shares of restricted common stock to
one individual, Mr. B. Leichtling, as compensation for placement agent services.
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ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
Forward-Looking Statements: This Annual Report on Form 10-KSB contains
statements relative to: (i) projections, (ii) estimates, (iii) future research
plans and expenditures, (iv) potential collaborative arrangements, (v) opinions
of management, and (vi) the need for and availability of additional financing;
which may be considered forward-looking statements.
The forward-looking statements included herein are based on current expectations
that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking
statements are based on assumptions regarding the Company's business and
technology, which involve judgments with respect to, among other things, future
scientific, economic and competitive conditions, and future business decisions,
as well as risk factors detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports
including this Form 10-KSB, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict
accurately and many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Although the
Company believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements
are reasonable, any of the assumptions could prove inaccurate and, therefore,
there can be no assurance that the results contemplated will be realized and
actual results may differ materially.
Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made
by the Company in this report and in the Company's other reports filed with the
SEC that attempt to advise interested parties of the risks and factors that may
affect the Company's business. Therefore, historical results and percentage
relationships will not necessarily be indicative of the operating results of any
future period.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Year ended December 31, 1999, compared to Year ended December 31, 1998.
Net Loss per Common Share. Basic net loss per common share decreased $0.40 per
share over the prior year after taking into account a $1.13 million or $0.03 per
share, foregiveness of debt. Imputed dividends of approximately $1.9 million
contributed to the prior year net loss applicable to common of $7.4 million.
Imputed dividends recorded in 1998 are related to the beneficial conversion
feature associated with the issuance of convertible preferred stock. Also see
Note 2 "Significant Accounting Policies" to the Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements included in Item 7 of Part II of this Form 10-KSB. The decrease in
basic net loss per share for the current year is primarily attributable to an
increase in the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and a net
loss decrease after imputed dividends of approximately $3.5 million over the
prior year.
Revenues and Gross Margin. Revenues and gross margin for the current year
decreased 16% and 8%, respectively, over 1998. Revenues and cost of sales are
primarily attributable to AMS and are recorded using the percentage of
completion method.
Sales and gross margin at AMS declined 33% and 8%, from the prior year,
respectively. The Company believes this decline in sales is primarily the result
of an unexpected decrease in sales to the automotive industry and an expected
decrease in sales for the year to the high-tech (electronics and communications)
industry which has historically represented the Company's largest sector. Sales
to these industries continues to lag behind prior year levels and is expected to
carry into the year 2000. Soft order activity throughout the year due to the
deferral of capital spending programs by both automotive and electronics
customers resulted in revenues from both industries that were significantly
below those recorded during the 1998 fiscal year. The Company believes that a
significant portion of this decline for the year was attributable to the effects
of the turmoil in Asia's financial markets which
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carried over from 1998. The projected length and severity of the deferral in
the capital spending programs for both the automotive and electronics
industries is unknown at this time. This decline was partially offset by
increased sales to the medical industry and resulted primarily from sales to
two customers. Sales to this sector are projected to remain approximately the
same in 2000.
Gross margin as a percentage of sales for the year in the automated assembly
segment was 17% compared to 25% over the 1998 fiscal year, an 8% decrease. Gross
margins may vary in a given period as a result of the variations in
profitability of contracts for large orders of automated production systems or
specialty machines. The margins in the automated assembly segment were down from
the prior year reflecting inefficiencies related to the lower utilization of
manufacturing resources and lower margins on new business.
The decrease in revenues experienced by the Company's automated assembly segment
for the year, were partially offset by revenues derived from the various
agreements with LFC Tech, it's joint venture with MLFC. More specifically, the
Company received net revenues of $750,000 from its services agreement with LFC
Tech. The parties agreed to the acceleration of the payments due under the
services agreement in part due to the significant amount of work performed by
the Company in evaluating CDL chemical constituents and their corresponding
markets. As a result of the acceleration of payments no additional revenues are
anticipated from the Services Agreement through the year 2000.
Loss on Investment in LFC Investees. The Company's share of the losses for its
LFC joint ventures (TEK-KOL and LFC Tech) for year 1999, decreased 100% over the
same prior year period. The decrease is primarily attributable to the pending
termination of the TEK-KOL Partnership and the partners of LFC Tech agreeing to
perform certain services for the joint venture at their own expense, without
pass through to the partnership.
On November 11, 1998, in accordance with the Company's notice of termination,
the active operations of the TEK-KOL partnership terminated and no additional
expenses related thereto have been incurred. On December 9, 1999, the Company
acquired AEI's 50% interest in the partnership, along with various other assets,
resulting in the Company owning 100% of TEK-KOL. See Note 11 "Asset Acquisition"
to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 7 of Part II
of this Form 10-KSB.
Engineering, Research and Development Expenses. Engineering, research and
development expenses for the year 1999 increased 36%. The increase for the year
is essentially attributable to an increase in expenses related to the
development of the LFC Process technology, as the expenses for the development
of the OCET Process technology declined approximately $180,000 or 18% over the
prior year. The increase in expenses for the LFC Process technology are
primarily related to engineering studies designed to reduce the cost of the
first commercial plant and in evaluating the chemical constituents of CDL, with
the goal of maximizing the commercial value of this product.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling general and administrative
expense for the year increased 11% over the 1998 fiscal year. The increase is
principally related to the Company's opening of a marketing office in Denver,
Colorado, an engineering office with associated personnel in Gillette, Wyoming,
and an increase in administrative personnel at the corporate offices. Selling,
general and administrative expenses for AMS, for the year remained substantially
unchanged over the 1998 fiscal year.
Legal and Accounting Expenses. Legal and accounting expenses for 1999, decreased
17% over the prior year period. The decrease is related primarily to a reduction
in legal and accounting expenses incurred in preparing and filing the Company's
Form S-2 with the Securities and Exchange Commission in 1998.
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Depreciation and Amortization Expenses. Depreciation and amortization expense
for 1999 increased 20% over the 1998 fiscal year. The increase is due primarily
to purchases and construction of equipment at the Company's OCET laboratory
which were initially placed in service in the third quarter of 1998. In
addition, the Company incurred a non-recurring charge of approximately $80,000
in the first quarter of this year related to the write-off of start-up costs
pertaining to its Australian LFC project.
Interest Expense. Interest expense for 1999 decreased 16% over the 1998 fiscal
year. The decrease is principally due to approximately $188,000 of imputed
interest expense, associated with the issuance of warrants to certain debt
holders in 1998, which did not continue after September 30, 1998. This decrease
was partially offset by the interest expense associated with an $800,000
increase in short-term notes payable, primarily issued in the first quarter of
1999.
Gain on Disposition of Assets. The net gain on disposition of assets of $268,963
is related to the transfer of the LFC Process rights to LFC Tech. (See Note 4
"LFC Process Related Assets" to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
included in Item 7 of Part II of this Form 10-KSB.)
Other Non-Operating Income. Other non-operating income for the year, increased
280% over the 1998 fiscal year. This increase was due primarily to the
settlement of a lawsuit the Company had pending in Superior Court.
Extraordinary Gain on Forgiveness of Debt. The extraordinary gain on forgiveness
of debt is related to the assumption of a $1.13 million liability to Mitsubishi
Heavy Industries ("MHI") which the Company assumed with its acquisition of
various assets from AEI. This liability was subsequently forgiven by MHI in
accordance with the restructured LFC Tech joint venture agreements with MLFC.
(See Notes 4 and 11 to the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
included in Item 7 of Part II of this Form 10-KSB). The Company recorded the
extraordinary gain on its consolidated statement of operations on a gross basis
as no tax liability was incurred due to sufficient state and federal loss
carryforwards.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
As of December 31, 1999, the Company had assets totaling $6.7 million, including
restricted cash of $0.4 million, and a working capital deficiency of $1.8
million. This is compared to assets of $4.8 million and a $4.3 million working
capital deficiency as of December 31, 1998. Current notes payable, accounts
payable and accrued salaries primarily contribute to the working capital
deficiency at December 31, 1999. The Company anticipates continued operating
losses over the next twelve months and has both short-term and long-term
liquidity deficiencies as of December 31, 1999.
Other short-term liquidity requirements are expected to be satisfied from
existing cash balances, proceeds from the sale of future equity securities or
other collaborative arrangements. Negotiations are on-going for the public and
private placement of equity securities, the proceeds of which are intended to be
used to satisfy the short-term liquidity deficiency. In the event that the
Company is unable to finance operations at the current level, various
administrative activities would be curtailed and certain research and
development efforts would be reduced. The Company will not be able to sustain
operations if it is unsuccessful in securing sufficient financing and/or
generating revenues from operations.
The Company had long-term liquidity deficiencies at December 31, 1999. Over the
long-term, the Company will require substantial additional funds to maintain and
expand its research and development activities and ultimately to commercialize,
with or without the assistance of corporate partners, any of its proposed
technologies. Although there are no commitments, the Company believes the
long-term liquidity deficiency will be satisfied through a combination of future
equity sales, increased positive cash
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flows from operations, and research or other collaborative agreements, until
such time, if ever, as the commercialization of the LFC and OCET Processes
result in positive cash flows. The Company is seeking additional funds through
the financing, sale and operations of the ENCOAL Demonstration plant and
through collaborative or other arrangements with larger well capitalized
companies, under which such companies may provide additional capital to the
Company in exchange for exclusive or non-exclusive licenses or other rights to
certain technologies and products the Company is developing. Although the
Company is presently engaged in discussions with a number of suitable candidate
companies, there can be no assurance that an agreement or agreements will arise
from these discussions in a timely manner, or at all, or that revenues that may
be generated thereby will offset operating expenses sufficiently to reduce the
Company's short-term or long-term funding requirements.
Cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 1999,
decreased 29% over 1998. The use of funds from operating activities is
essentially attributable to the Company's net loss of approximately $3.9 million
and $5.5 million for the years ended December 31, 1999, and 1998, respectively.
These losses were incurred primarily as a result of the Company's administrative
and technology development activities.
In 1999 the Company acquired various assets, including the ENCOAL Demonstration
Plant, from subsidiaries of AEI (See Note 11 "Asset Acquisition" to the Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 7 of Part II of this Form
10-KSB). As a result of this acquisition, the Company is projecting operating
expenses associated with maintaining the ENCOAL Demonstration plant in idle
condition at approximately $350,000 annually.
The Company's investing activities amounted to a source of funds of
approximately $640,000 and a use of funds of $865,000 for the years December 31,
1999, and 1998, respectively. The source of funds for 1999 is primarily related
to the proceeds on transfer of the LFC technology rights to LFC Tech (See Note 4
"LFC Process Related Assets" to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
), which was partially offset by increased acquisitions of LFC Process related
equipment.
In 1998 investing capital was utilized primarily in the funding of the TEK-KOL
Partnership's operations; acquisition and construction of equipment at the OCET
laboratory; and the acquisition of equipment at AMS. No material additional
capital contributions to the TEK-KOL Partnership are expected to be required as
this partnership's operations have been terminated. However, the Company may be
required from time to time to make contributions to the LFC Technologies, LLC
joint venture which was formed on January 14, 1999, with MLFC a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation. (See Note 4 "LFC Process Related Assets"
to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 7 of Part II
of this Form 10-KSB). The Company is required to contribute one-half of any such
required capital contributions. In 1999, in accordance with the Amended Services
Agreement between the Company and LFC Tech, the Company received approximately
$750,000 of net revenues under this agreement. This agreement was amended
subsequent to October 1999, and the Company will not be receiving any additional
funds pursuant thereto through the year 2000, except as more fully described in
Note 4. The amount of funds used for investing activities in a given period are
directly related to development requirements and funds availability.
In 2000 the Company is projecting capital expenditures for equipment at OCET to
remain consistent with the prior year and an increase in capital expenditures at
AMS of approximately $300,000 to improve manufacturing capabilities and
efficiencies. Further, the Company intends to make improvements at the ENCOAL
Demonstration plant estimated at $10.1 million. These improvements are necessary
to set the plant on more of a commercial footing and to position it as a
reference plant for potential future commercial LFC facilities. Other than the
improvements which the Company intends to make to the ENCOAL Demonstration plant
the Company as of December 31, 1999, does not have any
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material requirements or commitments for capital expenditures. The amount of
funds used for investing activities in a given period are directly related to
development requirements and funds availability.
The Company's financing activities raised approximately $2.0 million and $4.3
million for the years ended December 31, 1999, and 1998. These funds were raised
primarily through the private placement of debt and equity securities for both
years. The Company intends to make improvements and obtain project financing
related to the ENCOAL Demonstration plant estimated at $10.1 million. The
Company believes, due to the plants special nature, that financing for these
improvements will not likely be obtained through conventional methods and that a
strategic partner or financier capable of utilizing Internal Revenue Code
section 29 tax credits will be required. There is no assurance that the Company
will be able to obtain this financing, or if available, the terms will be
acceptable.
The Company had notes payable and associated accrued interest aggregating $4.2
million required to be paid prior to October 31, 1999. In October 1999, the
Company satisfied these liabilities through its 99D exchange offering. This
exchange offering extended the due date of these liabilities two years to
September 30, 2001, primarily in exchange for convertible debt and equity
securities. In addition, the Company, by agreement, modified the due dates on
$500,000 of short-term notes payable plus associated interest due September 27,
1999, to be payable upon demand, which had not been made as of December 31,
1999. (See Note 5 "Notes Payable and Line-of-Credit" to the Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 7 of Part II of this Form
10-KSB.)
The amount of money raised during a given period is dependent upon financial
market conditions, technological progress and the Company's projected funding
requirements. The Company anticipates that future financing activities will be
influenced by the aforementioned factors. Significant future financing
activities will be required to fund future operating and investing activities
and to maintain debt service. While the Company is engaged in continuing
negotiations to secure additional capital and financing, there is no assurance
such funding will be available or if received will be adequate.
IMPACT OF INFLATION
The results of the Company's operations for periods discussed have not been
significantly affected by inflation. Further, although AMS often sells products
on a fixed quote basis, the average time between the receipt of an order and
delivery is generally under nine months. Therefore, AMS generally is not
adversely affected by increases in the cost of raw materials and components.
This could change in situations in which AMS is working against a substantial
backlog and may not be able to pass on higher costs to customers. In addition,
interest on the Company's line-of-credit is tied to the prime rate and therefore
may increase with inflation.
YEAR 2000
Year 2000 Issue. The "Year 2000 Issue" is a term used to describe the problems
created by systems that are unable to accurately interpret dates after December
31, 1999. These problems are derived predominantly from the fact that many
software programs have historically categorized the "year" in a two-digit
format. The Year 2000 Issue creates potential risks for the Company, including
potential problems in the Company's products as well as in the Information
Technology ("IT") and non-IT systems that the Company uses in its business
operations. The Company may also be exposed to risks from third parties with
whom the Company interacts who fail to adequately address their own Year 2000
Issues.
Year 2000 Update. In prior periods, the Company discussed the nature and
progress of its plans to become Year 2000 ready. Through February 2000, the
Company has experienced no significant disruptions in our critical IT and non-IT
systems and believe those systems successfully responded to
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the Year 2000 date change. The Company did not have any material expenses
associated with remediating its systems. The Company is not aware of any
material problems resulting from Year 2000 issues, either with its products,
its internal systems or the products and services of third parties with whom
the Company does business. The Company will continue to monitor its critical
computer applications and those of its suppliers and vendors throughout the
year 2000. If significant, yet to be identified, Year 2000 issues arise, the
Company may experience significant problems that could have a material adverse
affect on its financial condition and results of operations. Litigation
regarding Year 2000 issues is still possible and it is uncertain whether, or to
what extent, the Company may be affected by such litigation.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
The Financial Accounting Standards Board had issued certain other pronouncements
as of December 31, 1999, that will become effective in subsequent periods;
however, management does not believe that any of those pronouncements will
affect any financial accounting measurements or disclosures the Company will be
required to make based on its current operations.
RISK FACTORS
You should carefully consider the risks described below before making an
investment decision. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the
only ones facing our company. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently
known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also affect our business
operations.
If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, financial condition
or results of operations could be materially adversely affected. In such case,
the trading price of our common stock could decline, and you could lose part of
or all of your investment.
Historical Losses; Probable Future Losses. We have had a net loss in every year
since we were incorporated in 1980. As of December 31, 1999, we had an
accumulated deficit of approximately $60.2 million and a working capital
deficiency of approximately $1.8 million. Our operations may result in
substantial and continuing losses in the future. We have only generated limited
revenue from our principal business which is the LFC Process. Almost all of our
recent revenues have been provided by AMS, our principal subsidiary. AMS
provided 80% and 99% of our gross revenues in each of the years ended December
31, 1999, and 1998, respectively. To achieve profitability, we must, among other
things, successfully complete development of and license the LFC Process to
third parties who will operate a commercial scale LFC Process plant.
Accordingly, we cannot assure you that we will be able to achieve profitability
at all or on a sustained basis.
Substantial Debt. We have substantial debt and debt service obligations. On
December 31, 1999, we had approximately $4.3 million in debt which is due in
2001. The debtholders of approximately $3.4 million have a right to convert this
debt into equity which may occur prior to September 30, 2001. Other than this
equity conversion, we have no procedures in place to retire any of the debt
prior to the due date. Absent conversions into equity, unless we receive
substantial additional financing or can extend or convert the debt, based on
current operations, we may not be able to pay the principal or interest payments
on our debt. If we can't pay or refinance our debts, we may be unable to
continue in business. We cannot assure you that we will receive enough funding
to pay our debts, or that we will be able to refinance or convert our debts
before or when they become due.
Substantial Capital Requirements. We must raise substantial additional financing
to market our proposed LFC Process and OCET Process, to conduct research and
development and to pay our debt obligations. During the next year, we must pay
our current obligations including approximately
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$881,000 of current notes payable. We do not currently have the funds available
to pay these obligations. Based on past operations and funding activities, we
typically have on average two months worth of operating capital available. We
intend to raise the funds necessary for these expenses through obtaining
financing of the ENCOAL Plant, selling equity or debt securities, or by
executing one or more strategic partnerships, licenses or other similar
transactions. We have no commitments for any additional financing and we cannot
assure you any additional financing will be available on acceptable terms. If
additional financing is not available, we maybe required to reduce or suspend
operations, seek to sell our assets or sell securities on unfavorable terms.
Our $400,000 line of credit is secured by collateral and we are uncertain
whether we can obtain additional bank financing in the near term. Our future
financing requirements will be affected by numerous factors including results
of LFC Process and OCET Process tests, research and development results and
competitive and technological factors.
Amended and Restated Acquisition Agreement. On December 9, 1999, the Company and
AEI Resources executed an agreement pursuant to which the Company purchased free
and clear of any liens and obligations, all of AEI and its subsidiaries'
interests in the TEK-KOL Partnership and the LFC Technology. See Note 11 "Asset
Acquisition" of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item
7 of Part II of this Form 10-KSB. The Company also purchased the ENCOAL
Corporation, which owns the LFC plant at North Rochelle, as well as NuCoal
Company LLC, which owns engineering plans for a commercial size LFC plant. The
Acquisition Agreement provided that the Company had several obligations that it
was required to fulfill by the end of the first quarter of 2000. If the Company
fails to fulfill these obligations then AEI has the right to foreclose and take
back the ENCOAL Corporation stock, and the NuCoal membership interests. While
the Company has fulfilled a number of the conditions imposed on it in the
Acquisition Agreement there is no certainty that it will fulfill the other
obligations, and in particular the obligation to find an investor to take over
AEI's obligations to Vulcan relative to the plant. In the event that the Company
cannot fulfill these obligations or obtain an extension of the deadline to
fulfill the obligations this could have a material adverse affect on its
business. The failure to restart the ENCOAL plant could materially adversely
impact the Company's marketing and licensing efforts for the LFC Process.
The ENCOAL Plant. In the event that the Company does find an investor for the
ENCOAL plant, then it intends to make a number of improvements to the plant.
There is no certainty that those improvements will be made timely, on budget, or
that they will function as expected. Since the upgraded coal and liquid products
of the Plant are being sold on either a typical specification or on limit
specification basis the failure of the Plant to produce products meeting these
specifications could result in the termination of these agreements. The failure
of the ENCOAL plant or the improvements to function as intended or the
termination of the product sale agreements could have a material adverse affect
on the Company.
No Established Markets for Either LFC Process or OCET Process Products. While we
believe a market will develop in the United States and abroad for LFC Process
and OCET Process products, we are still in the process of developing these
markets. We must establish and develop a market for the LFC Process products
among potential customers such as electric utility companies, industrial coal
users, specialty chemical users and chemical feedstock processing companies and
for the OCET Process among petroleum refineries, oil companies and others.
Further, potential customers of our products may be able to choose among
alternative products. Although our previous joint venture partner has
successfully operated the ENCOAL Demonstration Plant, the market viability of
the LFC Process won't be known until we complete construction of one or more
commercial-scale production facilities, either in the United States or
internationally, that produce, on a consistent basis, commercial quantities of
LFC Process products which meet certain minimum quality specifications. Further
we face the risk that commercial-scale production facilities when completed will
be unable to generate sufficient market interest to continue in business.
Accordingly, we cannot assure you that a commercial-scale facility of either the
LFC Process or OCET Process will ever be built or if built will be successful.
Until
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all components of the LFC Process and OCET Process are completed, which is
expected to take additional time, money and testing, we may not be able to
license parties to build and/or operate either an LFC Process or an OCET Process
plant.
Demonstration Plant Operations Discontinued. The ENCOAL Demonstration Plant was
built to demonstrate the LFC Process, and has produced and shipped both PDF and
CDL. ENCOAL discontinued the operations of the Demonstration Plant in the fourth
quarter of 1997 and without financial assistance from a third party, the plant
is unlikely to resume operations. Accordingly, a new partner will have to be
identified to fund the cost of planned improvements and the cost of operations.
We are actively pursuing potential third parties to invest the needed capital to
resume operations at the ENCOAL Demonstration Plant and have begun related
discussions with several interested parties; however we cannot give you any
assurance as to when or if the ENCOAL Demonstration Plant will ever resume
operations. If the Company is unsuccessful in its efforts to make improvements
and resume operations at the Demonstration Plant it may have a material adverse
impact on our ability to market and license the LFC Process and therefore on our
business and operations.
Ability to Take Advantage of Net Operating Losses Could Be Limited. Under
Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the use of prior net operating
losses is limited after an "ownership change," as defined in Section 382. The
limitation, if applicable, is equal to the value of the loss corporation's
outstanding stock immediately before the date of the ownership change multiplied
by a long-term interest rate specified by the Internal Revenue Code. The quoted
market value of a stock is a factor to consider, but not necessarily a
conclusive factor, in determining the fair value of a corporation's stock.
Additional issuances of equity interests by us, including the issuance of shares
of common stock upon the conversion of our 12% convertible debentures or on the
exercise of outstanding warrants or options to purchase our common stock may
result in an ownership change. In the event we achieve profitable operations,
any significant limitation on the use of our net operating losses would have the
effect of increasing our tax liability and reducing net income and available
cash resources.
Limited Licenses for LFC Process; No Licenses for OCET Process. The Company
either directly or indirectly through its TEK-KOL joint venture, has issued four
license agreements for the LFC Process. The four licenses for the LFC Process
are not expected to generate revenues in the near future. There can be no
assurance we will successfully market, license or sell either the LFC Process or
the OCET Process. We will be dependent upon third parties to finance the
construction, development and operation of plants using the LFC Process and the
OCET Process. We do not have any license agreements for the use of the OCET
Process as the OCET Process is in the development stage.
Dependence on Others. We do not presently have adequate capital, experience,
resources or personnel to finance, design, engineer, construct and operate an
LFC Process or OCET Process production plant. Therefore, we will be dependent on
entering into licensing and other agreements with third parties to provide such
financial participation and services for both the LFC Process and OCET Process.
If we are not successful in our attempts to license the LFC Process and/or the
OCET Process it will have a material adverse impact on our business and
operations.
Reliance on Strategic Partners. We have established relationships with strategic
partners to develop and exploit the LFC and OCET Process technologies and
further penetrate their related markets. Our success will depend upon our
ability to maintain existing strategic relationships and develop and maintain
additional relationships. We are and will continue to be dependent upon our
strategic partners to, among other things, fund the operations of existing or
planned partnerships or joint venture entities and to provide necessary
technical, operational, personnel and other resources. While each of our
strategic partners will have an economic motivation to further the development
of their respective joint
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ventures or projects with us, the amount of time and resources devoted to such
joint ventures or projects will most likely be controlled by our strategic
partners and not by us. A decline in the financial prospects or business
interests of a particular strategic partner could adversely affect such
partner's commitment to a joint venture, which could materially harm us.
Moreover, joint ventures or similar arrangements require us to have financial
and other arrangements to meet our commitments to the joint ventures. We cannot
assure you that we will be able to maintain existing strategic relationships,
develop or maintain additional strategic relationships, meet our commitments
with respect to our joint ventures or that our existing or planned strategic
partners will meet their commitments to any respective joint venture or project.
General Project Development is Uncertain. The process of developing, permitting,
financing and constructing LFC Process or OCET Process production facilities is
complex, lengthy and costly and subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and
factors beyond our control, including cost overruns, delays, damage and
technical delays. We believe it would require $450 million or more, several
years of construction and expertise in major plant development and operations to
develop, construct and operate the first commercial LFC Process plant. We cannot
assure you we will enter into any agreement with any third parties, or even if
such agreements are entered into that they will be successful or profitable.
Additionally, only a small percentage, if any, of the projects that we evaluate
and pursue may ultimately result in operating projects. As a result, we may not
be able to recover any expenses that we incur in the evaluation and development
of certain projects.
Dilutive Effects of Outstanding Securities. We have a substantial number of
options, warrants and other convertible securities which are outstanding. The
exercise of the options and warrants or the conversion of a significant number
of the convertible securities could result in substantial additional dilution to
our existing shareholders. As long as such options, warrants or convertible
securities are outstanding, our ability to obtain equity capital on favorable
terms may be adversely affected. Several of our outstanding series of
convertible preferred stock are convertible into a variable number of shares of
common stock pursuant to a formula which results in the holders receiving more
shares of common stock the lower the trading price of our common stock.
Conversion of some of our preferred stock and the resale of the common stock
could result in a lower market price for our securities. Such conversions could
also result in other holders of our convertible securities receiving more shares
of common stock resulting in even greater potential dilution.
Going Concern Assumption. The reports of our independent auditors on our
financial statements for December 31, 1999, and 1998, contain an explanatory
paragraph indicating that our recurring operations losses, working capital
deficiencies and certain other matters raise substantial doubt about our ability
to continue as a going concern. We will require substantial additional funding
in the future, and our independent auditors' report on our future financial
statements may include a similar explanatory paragraph if we are unable to raise
sufficient funds or generate sufficient cash from operations to cover our cost
of operations. The statements by our independent accountants may have a material
adverse affect on our ability to raise money or enter into agreements to
commercialize the LFC Process or the OCET Process and therefore may materially
adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Liquidity of Trading Market; Penny Stock. Shares of our common stock are quoted
on the OTC Bulletin Board system. This over-the-counter market on an electronic
bulletin board generally supports quotations for securities of companies that do
not meet the NASDAQ Small Cap Market listing requirements. As a result,
investors may find it more difficult to dispose of, or to obtain accurate price
quotations of, our common stock than they would if our common stock were quoted
on the NASDAQ Small Cap Market. In addition, quotation on the OTC Bulletin Board
depends on the willingness of broker-dealers to make a market in our common
stock. We cannot assure you that our common stock
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will continue to be so quoted or that there will continue to be a market for
buying and selling our common stock. Our common stock is also subject to
so-called "penny stock" rules that impose additional sales practice and market
making requirements on broker-dealers who sell and/or make a market in such
securities. Such rules may discourage the ability or willingness of
broker-dealers to sell and/or make a market in our common stock.
Target Market for LFC Process Plant Products. We believe the potential market
for the processed coal to be produced by future LFC Process plants includes
utilities, independent power producers, certain manufacturers of steel using new
technologies, and other industrial enterprises which use coal, both in and
outside of the United States. The potential market for the coal-derived liquids
includes industrial fuel users and makers of chemical and specialty products in
the United States and foreign countries. Our ability to market the LFC Process
to these markets will be dependent upon various factors, including the user's
current and future commitment to coal or oil based energy, changes in the cost
of delivered coal and oil, and the difference between the costs of coal
generated power versus other energy sources. Further, since there are only a few
companies in the United States which purchase some of the anticipated LFC
Process liquid products, we can not assure you that they may not go out of
business, seek other suppliers, or refuse to do business with us.
Dependence on U.S. Regulations of Air Emissions. We believe a significant factor
which will assist in creating demand for the LFC Process products in the United
States is the Clean Air Act, as amended. The Clean Air Act specifies certain air
emission requirements for among others, electric utility companies, chemical
companies, and industrial fuel users which are potential markets for the LFC
Process products, and we believe these requirements could be fully or partially
met through the use of our LFC Process products. A full or partial repeal of the
Clean Air Act could weaken or eliminate demand for the LFC Process products and
could have a material adverse impact on our business and operations.
Competition and Technology Obsolescence. The principal market for our upgraded
coal product is the energy industry, which is intensely competitive. Many
utility companies, coal companies and other companies are engaged in research to
clean or convert coal into a less polluting and more efficient fuel or other
commercial products. Many of our competitors have substantially greater
financial, technical and human resources than us and may be better equipped to
develop, test and license coal related technologies. In addition, some of these
companies have extensive experience in operating coal plants. These companies
may develop and introduce coal related technologies competitive with or superior
to our LFC Process prior to any market acceptance for the LFC Process or other
technologies developed by us or our affiliates.
We expect that LFC Process product competition will be based, among other
things, on how economically, if at all, the LFC Process coal and liquid products
can be produced, their quality, compliance with environmental standards,
transportation costs, competitive pricing of comparable products, government
incentive programs, comparison to energy generating alternatives, and the
strength of any patents on the LFC Process or other potential technologies.
The automation assembly industry within which AMS competes is also highly
competitive. Competition is based primarily on price, the speed and quantity of
products produced, timely delivery, product quality, safety, product innovation
and assistance in marketing and customer service. AMS competes with at least 85
other companies in the automation assembly business. Many of AMS's competitors
are substantially larger and more diversified, and have substantially greater
financial and marketing resources than AMS. We cannot assure you that AMS will
be able to compete successfully.
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Patents and Intellectual Property. Patents, trade secrets, customer
relationships and other proprietary rights are very important to our success and
competitive position. We have patents issued and pending in the U.S. related to
the LFC Process. We also have foreign counterparts for certain of these patents
related to both the LFC Process and OCET Process. We cannot assure you that any
of the pending patent applications will be issued or, if issued, will provide
meaningful protection or not be challenged or invalidated. Any patents obtained
will be for a limited time, generally not exceeding 17 years from the date of
issuance or 20 years from the date of filing.
We seek to protect our patents and other proprietary rights, but these actions
may be inadequate to protect our patents and other proprietary rights or to
prevent others from claiming infringement of their patents and other proprietary
rights. Any claims, with or without merit, made against our patents and
proprietary technology would subject us to costly litigation and the diversion
of our technical and management personnel and could have a material adverse
impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Risks Associated with International Development Efforts. We have been actively
pursuing LFC Process projects in Russia, Indonesia and China for a number of
years. While we believe international operations in these countries represent
potentially significant opportunities, we do not have any agreements to
construct or operate an LFC Process plant in any of these countries. Because of
the Asian and Russian economic problems, these proposed projects may not
progress any further until economic conditions in Asia and in Russia improve. We
also believe the market for the LFC Process in China may be adversely affected
by Asian economic problems. If we do business in foreign countries it also
exposes us to many risks not present in the United States, including political,
military, privatization, supply, currency exchange and higher credit risks. We
cannot assure you that we will reach any agreement to commercialize the LFC
Process in these or any other foreign countries. The termination of the TEK-KOL
Agreement and the suspension of Demonstration Plant operations may also
materially adversely impact our marketing and licensing efforts for the LFC
Process in these and other countries overseas.
Electric Utility Regulatory Changes. The domestic electric utility industry is
in the early stages of deregulation. The National Energy Policy Act of 1992
exempts a new class of facilities from certain federal utility regulation and
liberalizes access for non-utility generators. This legislation also initiated
competition in the wholesale electric market. In addition, many states are
considering the elimination of many of the regulations that currently limit the
ability of parties to sell within specific geographic boundaries. We believe
these regulatory changes will result in utilities and other power generators
striving to reduce costs. We also believe these changes will result in increased
competition in the electric wholesale and retail markets and increase pressures
on all suppliers to electric utilities to reduce costs. These factors may make
it more difficult to obtain the pricing needed to sell beneficiated coal
products into the United States utility market.
Dependence Upon Key Personnel. Our success in developing the LFC Process, the
OCET Process and additional marketable products and processes and achieving a
competitive position is dependent in large part on our ability to retain
qualified scientific and management personnel. We cannot assure you that we can
retain such personnel. If we lost any of these individuals, it could have a
material adverse impact on the business and operations of the Company. Our
potential growth and expansion into areas requiring additional expertise, such
as expanded programs for the LFC Process and OCET Process requires additional
research, testing, engineering and marketing personnel which could place
increased demands on our human resources. If we expand and can not attract and
retain personnel with appropriate expertise it could have a material adverse
effect on our prospects for success. We also rely on consultants and advisors to
assist us with marketing, management, and research and development strategies.
Our consultants and advisors are self-employed or are employees of other
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companies, and may have commitments to, or consulting or advisory contracts
with, more than one other entity that may affect their ability to contribute to
our projects.
AMS's success will depend, in large part, on its ability to retain qualified
project management, qualified engineers and management personnel. We cannot
assure you we will be able to retain such personnel. The loss of any of these
individuals could have a material adverse impact on AMS's business.
Environmental and Other Government Laws and Regulations. Potential LFC Process
and OCET Process plants and the operations of AMS are now and will likely in the
future be subject to federal, state and local environmental and other laws and
regulations. These laws and regulations include the Clean Air Act and various
regulatory provisions of the United States Department of Energy, the
Environmental Protection Agency and the Internal Revenue Service, as well as the
laws and regulations of other countries and international treaties. Future tax
policy could also negatively impact our prospects if the government encouraged
production of other than coal for fuel sources.
It is likely LFC Process Plants will be subject to the application of various
environmental regulations designed to ensure, among other things,
environmentally compatible plant operations. Failure to comply with applicable
regulatory requirements can result in fines, suspensions of regulatory
approvals, operating restrictions, criminal prosecution and other negative
consequences. Furthermore, additional government regulation may occur in the
future, which could prevent or delay the commercialization of either the LFC
Process and/or the OCET Process.
Market Value of Company's Securities. We must obtain substantial additional
funds from investors for the sale of our debt or equity securities to continue
in business. In the event the market price of our publicly traded Common Stock
decreases below a certain price, we may be unable to sell additional equity, or
if we are able to sell securities, we may not obtain sufficient consideration
from the sale of our securities to provide adequate funding to continue our
operations.
Exercise of Existing Warrants and Conversion of Convertible Securities. We will
be able to issue shares of Common Stock registered for resale upon exercise of
the warrants, options and/or the conversion of any convertible securities only
if there is an effective registration statement filed with the Commission or an
applicable exemption is available. Also, the Common Stock must be qualified or
exempt from qualification under applicable state securities laws for each state
in which the various holders of the warrants, options and convertible securities
live. Subject to our other contractual obligations, we reserve the right in our
discretion to not register or qualify the Common Stock in any state where the
time and expense do not justify registration or qualification. The warrants,
options and convertible securities may be deprived of any value in the event we
do not satisfy or we choose not to satisfy such state and federal requirements.
Although it is our present intention to satisfy such requirements, we cannot
assure you we will be able to do so.
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Index to Consolidated Financial Statements
Report of Independent Public Accountants.....................................36
Consolidated Balance Sheet - December 31, 1999...............................37
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended
December 31, 1999, and 1998..................................................38
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficiency for the
years ended December 31, 1999, and 1998......................................39
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended
December 31, 1999, and 1998...............................................40-41
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements................................42-71
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Stockholders
SGI International
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of SGI International
and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 1999, and the related consolidated
statements of operations, stockholders' deficiency and cash flows for each of
the two years in the period ended December 31, 1999. These consolidated
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial
statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of SGI
International and Subsidiaries at December 31, 1999, and their consolidated
results of operations and cash flows for each of the two years in the period
ended December 31, 1999, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the
Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the
financial statements, the Company has suffered recurring losses from operations
and has a net capital deficiency that raise substantial doubt about its ability
to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters
are also described in Note 2. The financial statements do not include any
adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
J. H. COHN LLP
/s/ J. H. Cohn LLP
San Diego, California
March 15, 2000
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SGI INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
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DECEMBER 31, 1999
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash $ 278,391
Restricted time deposit 402,500
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $80,320 661,880
Inventories 413,716
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on contracts 99,580
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 102,624
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Total current assets 1,958,691
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LFC Royalty rights, net 942,750
LFC Process equipment, net 355,886
Investment in LFC Investees 266,813
LFC cogeneration project, net 210,568
LFC related notes receivable, net 150,000
Other LFC assets, net 26,757
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and
amortization of $1,340,622 2,514,595
Goodwill, net of accumulated amortization of $192,653 287,591
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$ 6,713,651
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 849,140
Notes payable 881,408
Accrued salaries, benefits and related taxes 770,167
Borrowings on line-of-credit 400,000
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on contracts 500,407
Interest payable 182,492
Other accrued expenses 188,530
Current maturities of long-term debt 7,125
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Total current liabilities 3,779,269
Long-term debt, less current maturities 6,250,386
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Total liabilities 10,029,655
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Minority interest 471,000
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Stockholders' deficiency:
Convertible preferred stock, $.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares
authorized, 60,541 shares issued and outstanding 605
Common stock, no par value; 75,000,000 shares authorized,
54,053,293 shares issued and outstanding 49,890,623
Paid-in capital 7,021,879
Accumulated deficit (60,229,111)
Less notes receivable from stockholders (471,000)
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Total stockholders' deficiency (3,787,004)
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$ 6,713,651
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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SGI INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 1998
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<S> <C> <C>
REVENUES:
Contract revenues $ 3,106,439 $ 4,600,190
Service fees 750,000 -
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Total revenues 3,856,439 4,600,190
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EXPENSES:
Cost of sales 2,574,983 3,456,185
Engineering, research and development 1,651,319 1,211,539
Loss (gain) on LFC Investees (1,063) 612,626
General and administrative 2,916,801 2,628,562
Legal and accounting 563,169 676,799
Depreciation and amortization 1,009,396 840,676
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Total expenses 8,714,605 9,426,387
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Loss from operations (4,858,166) (4,826,197)
NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES):
Interest expense (642,054) (760,211)
Gain on disposition of assets 268,963 -
Other income 166,451 43,799
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Loss before extraordinary item (5,064,806) (5,542,609)
Extraordinary item-gain on forgiveness of debt 1,130,000 -
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Net loss (3,934,806) (5,542,609)
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PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS:
Imputed preferred stock dividends for Series 98A 6%
convertible preferred stock - (1,434,891)
Imputed dividends for Series 98C 6% mandatorily redeemable preferred stock - (455,496)
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Net loss applicable to common stock $ (3,934,806) $ (7,432,996)
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PER COMMON SHARE INFORMATION:
Loss before extraordinary item $ (0.13) $ (0.50)
Extraordinary item $ 0.03 -
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Net loss per common share - basic $ (0.10) $ (0.50)
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Weighted average shares outstanding 39,057,417 14,751,222
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY
<TABLE>
CONVERTIBLE
PREFERRED STOCK COMMON STOCK TOTAL
--------------- ----------------------- PAID-IN ACCUMULATED NOTES STOCKHOLDERS'
SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT CAPITAL DEFICIT RECEIVABLE DEFICIENCY
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balances at December 31, 1997 90,997 $ 910 9,258,250 $39,927,760 $ 8,511,878 $(48,897,657) - $ (457,109)
Issuance of common stock for
services and operating
activities - - 242,079 190,317 - - - 190,317
Issuance of common stock for
cash, net - - 194,502 156,800 - - - 156,800
Issuance of common stock for
12% convertible debentures - - 480,971 167,410 - - - 167,410
Exercise of warrants to
purchase common stock
for cash - - 25,000 15,000 - - - 15,000
Issuance of convertible
preferred stock for
cash and notes payable 3,300 33 - - 2,803,167 - - 2,803,200
Conversion of preferred stock (30,322) (303) 11,367,542 5,231,258 (5,230,955) - - -
Issuance of preferred
stock for future interest 69 1 - - 27,530 - - 27,531
Accretion on mandatorily
redeemable preferred stock - - - - - (36,348) - (36,348)
Issuance of warrants to
purchase common stock to
non-employees - - - - 89,350 - - 89,350
Interest expense related
to issuance of warrants - - - - 203,131 - - 203,131
Net loss - - - - - (5,542,609) - (5,542,609)
Preferred Series 98A 6% and
98C 6% imputed dividends - - - - 1,854,039 (1,854,039) - -
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Balances at December 31, 1998 64,044 641 21,568,344 45,688,545 8,258,140 (56,330,653) - (2,383,327)
Issuance of common stock for
services and operating
activities - - 271,208 39,075 - - - 39,075
Issuance of common stock for
cash, net - - 11,919,019 1,179,518 - - - 1,179,518
Issuance of common stock for
notes payable and interest - - 1,606,686 163,940 - - - 163,940
Issuance of common stock for
12% convertible debentures - - 286,762 68,107 - - - 68,107
Issuance of common stock for
mandatorily redeemable
preferred stock and
adjustment for accretion - - 15,072,730 1,413,000 - 36,348 - 1,449,348
Issuance of convertible
preferred stock for future
interest 171 1 - - 18,004 - - 18,005
Conversion of preferred stock (3,674) (37) 3,328,544 1,338,438 (1,338,401) - - -
Issuance of warrants to
purchase common stock to
non-employees - - - - 44,577 - - 44,577
Interest expense related to
issuance of warrants - - - - 21,107 - - 21,107
Amended warrants for future
interest - - - - 18,452 - - 18,452
Net loss - - - - - (3,934,806) - (3,934,806)
Notes receivable from
stockholders - - - - - - (471,000) (471,000)
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Balances at December 31, 1999 60,541 $ 605 54,053,293 $49,890,623 $ 7,021,879 $(60,229,111) $(471,000) $(3,787,004)
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 1998
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Operating activities:
Net loss $ (3,934,806) $ (5,542,609)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 1,009,396 840,676
Gain on extinguishment of debt (1,130,000) -
Gain on disposition of assets (268,963) -
Common stock and warrants issued for services and operating activities 39,075 190,317
Non-employee compensation expense on issuance of warrants 44,577 89,350
Imputed interest on warrants issued to note holders 39,559 203,131
Equity in net loss (gain) of LFC Investees (1,063) 612,626
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable (255,734) (12,599)
Inventories 482 472
Receivable from TEK-KOL Partnership - (52,413)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (1,336) 177,225
Accounts payable 608,150 (63,148)
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on contracts 343,996 (37,381)
Accrued salaries, benefits and related taxes 630,681 (100,882)
Interest payable 74,929 21,903
Other accrued expenses 204,982 179
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Net cash used in operating activities (2,596,075) (3,673,153)
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Investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment (19,899) (313,146)
Additions to LFC Process equipment (101,988) (3,834)
Cash received in purchase of AEI assets 40,697 -
Cash paid in purchase of AEI assets (20,000) -
Investment in LFC Investees - (621,173)
Net proceeds from disposition of LFC related assets 750,000 -
Payable to TEK-KOL Partnership - 80,172
Other assets (9,247) (6,713)
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Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities $ 639,563 $ (864,694)
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
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YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 1998
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Financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable $ 825,000 $ 350,000
Proceeds from issuance of convertible preferred stock and warrants, net - 2,803,200
Proceeds from issuance of mandatorily redeemable preferred stock - 1,063,000
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 1,179,518 171,800
Payments of notes payable (9,500) (39,500)
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Net cash provided by financing activities 1,995,018 4,348,500
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Net increase (decrease) in cash 38,506 (189,347)
Cash at beginning of the year 239,885 429,232
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Cash at end of the year $ 278,391 $ 239,885
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest $ 522,913 $ 458,000
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash activities:
Convertible debentures and common stock issued for notes payable and interest - 2,689,000
Common stock issued for mandatorily redeemable preferred stock and adjustment of accretion 1,449,348 -
Restructuring of convertible debentures and notes payable to long-term 4,129,898 -
Common stock issued for convertible debentures 68,107 167,000
Mandatorily redeemable preferred stock issued for notes payable - 350,000
Convertible preferred stock issued for future interest 18,005 27,531
Accretion on mandatorily redeemable preferred stock - 36,348
Common stock or warrants issued for notes payable, services and operating activities 163,940 190,000
Conversion of preferred stock 1,338,438 5,231,000
Notes receivable from stockholders for minority interest 471,000 -
Interest payable converted to debt 40,488 -
Purchase of AEI assets with debt and assumption of liabilities 3,198,327 -
Transfer of assets to investment in LFC Investees 266,813 -
Note payable issued for accrued liabilities 231,408 -
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1. BUSINESS, ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
Business. SGI International, a Utah corporation, (together with its
subsidiaries, hereinafter referred to as the "Company"), has its principal
office in La Jolla, California. The Company is primarily in the business of
developing and marketing energy-related technologies, which at the present
include the Liquids From Coal ("LFC") Process and the Opti-Crude Enhancement
Technology ("OCET") Process. The LFC Process is designed to convert and
upgrade low-rank coal to create a higher Btu more efficient and less
environmentally polluting fuel to produce power and simultaneously produce low
temperature coal tars, which contain valuable chemicals. The OCET Process is
designed to increase the efficiency of oil refineries by deasphalting crude oil
as well as residual oil bottoms ("resid"), which is produced in oil refining.
Through Assembly & Manufacturing Systems, Inc. ("AMS"), a wholly-owned
subsidiary, the Company is also in the business of supplying custom precision
automated assembly equipment.
Organization. The Company has the following wholly-owned or totally-owned
subsidiaries at December 31, 1999: AMS; ENCOAL Corporation ("ENCOAL"); NuCoal,
LLC ("NuCoal"); OCET Corporation ("OCET"); TEK-KOL Partnership ("TEK-KOL") and
U.S. Clean Coal Refineries, Inc. ("USCCR"). AMS designs, manufactures and
installs automated assembly equipment, and was acquired in October 1995. OCET
was organized in February 1995 to research and develop the OCET Process, a
process for further refining residual oil bottoms. USCCR was organized in
July 1994 to market clean coal refinery project development programs. ENCOAL,
NuCoal and the remaining 50% ownership interest in TEK-KOL were acquired in 1999
from subsidiaries of AEI Resources ("AEI") (See Notes 4 and 11).
Principles of Consolidation. The consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of SGI International and its subsidiaries. Investments in affiliated
joint ventures, owned 50% or less are stated at cost of acquisition plus the
Company's equity in undistributed earnings and losses since inception. All
significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
NOTE 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation. The accompanying consolidated financial statements are
prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, which
contemplates continuation of the Company as a going-concern and realization of
assets and settlement of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of
business. The recovery of amounts invested in the Company's principal assets,
the LFC and OCET Process assets are dependent upon the Company's ability to
adequately fund its on-going development operations and any capital
contributions that may be required for its new joint venture "LFC Technologies,
LLC" ("LFC Tech") with MLFC Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi
Corp. Furthermore, the ability to successfully bring both LFC and OCET
Process technologies to commercialization will ultimately depend on the
Company's ability to attract sufficient additional equity, debt or other
third-party financing.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
Success in commercialization of the LFC and OCET Process is dependent in
large part upon the ability to enter into satisfactory arrangements with other
partners, financiers or customers and upon the ability of these third parties to
perform their responsibilities. The resources required to profitably develop,
construct and operate an LFC plant are likely to include hundreds of millions of
dollars, and expertise in major plant development and operations. There can be
no assurance any licenses, joint venture agreements or other arrangements will
be available on acceptable terms, if at all; that any revenue will be derived
from such arrangements; or that, if revenue is generated, any of these
arrangements will be profitable to the Company. If the Company is unsuccessful
in its attempts to license the LFC or OCET Process, or if such third
parties are unsuccessful in profitably developing and operating LFC plants, the
planned business and operations of the Company will likely not succeed and the
Company would not be able to recover the carrying value of the long-lived assets
related to either the LFC or OCET Process.
The Company had negative working capital of approximately $1.8 million and an
accumulated deficit of approximately $60.2 million at December 31, 1999. These
factors and the Company's recurring losses from continuing operations, raise
substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
The Company is currently seeking additional financing through public or private
sales of its securities to fund working capital requirements. The Company will
also seek funding through additional strategic partnerships, joint ventures or
similar arrangements to commercialize the technologies.
There can be no assurance that any collaborative financing arrangements through
a joint venture, and/or with strategic partners, will be available when needed,
or on terms acceptable to the Company. If adequate funds are not available, the
Company may be required to curtail or terminate one or more of its operating
activities. The Company is engaged in continuing negotiations to secure
additional capital and financing, and while management believes funds can be
raised, there is no assurance that its efforts will be successful. The
consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the
recoverability and classification of recorded assets or the amounts and
classification of liabilities that might be necessary in the event the Company
cannot continue in existence.
Estimates and Assumptions. The preparation of financial statements in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial
statements and disclosures made in the accompanying notes to the financial
statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Concentration of Credit Risk. The Company invests any excess cash in interest
bearing deposits with major banks, commercial paper and money market funds.
Although certain of the cash accounts may exceed the federally insured deposit
amount, management does not anticipate non-performance by the other parties.
Management reviews the stability of these institutions on a periodic basis.
Inventories. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. The Company
uses the first-in, first-out method of determining cost.
Accounting for Long-Lived Assets. The Company records impairment losses on
long-lived assets used in operations, including goodwill, when events and
circumstances indicate that assets might be impaired and the undiscounted cash
flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the carrying
amounts of those assets, in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board
("FASB") Statement No. 121, "Accounting for Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived
Assets to Be Disposed Of." The LFC and OCET Process related assets and other
long-lived assets are evaluated continually by management for evidence of
impairment. In performing its evaluation, management considers such factors as
competing technologies, current and future market potential for products
generated from the
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
LFC and OCET Process technologies, viability of projects or assets and progress
of related projects. The Company's estimate of undiscounted cash flows
indicated that such carrying amounts are expected to be recovered. This analysis
is ultimately based upon the successful development, construction and operation
of a commercial LFC plant as discussed in the first paragraph of this Note
under "Basis of Presentation". It is reasonably possible that the estimate of
undiscounted cash flows may change in the near term resulting in the need to
write-down the LFC or OCET Process related assets to fair value.
Depreciation and Amortization. Royalty rights and the LFC cogeneration project
(See Note 4 "LFC Process Related Assets") are stated at cost and are being
amortized over ten years. Process demonstration equipment is stated at cost and
is being depreciated over three years. Property and equipment are stated at cost
and are being amortized over three to five years. Goodwill related to the AMS
acquisition is being amortized over ten years. Depreciation and amortization on
the LFC Process related assets and other long-lived assets are calculated using
the straight-line method and the depreciation and amortization periods are based
on management's estimates of the useful lives of the respective assets.
Currently the assets related to the ENCOAL Demonstration Plant aggregating
$2,121,000 are not being depreciated as they have not, as of December 31, 1999,
been placed in service. The Company plans to put these assets in service only
after certain improvements to the facility, currently estimated at $10.1
million, have been financed and made.
Revenue Recognition. Revenue is generally recognized on a
percentage-of-completion method. Revenues from engineering and consulting
services are recorded as the services are performed and earned in accordance
with the contracts to perform such services. Revenues from manufacturing
contracts are recorded using the percentage-of-completion method of accounting,
based upon the ratio of costs incurred to total estimated costs. Estimated
losses are recorded in their entirety when loss contracts are identified.
Contracts may extend over one or more accounting periods, and revisions in
estimated costs and revenue recognition during the course of the work are
reflected during the accounting period in which the facts that require such
revisions become known. Other income consists primarily of interest income and
is recorded as earned.
Billings. Costs and earnings in excess of billings and conversely billings in
excess of costs and earnings arise from the use of the percentage-of-completion
method of accounting, cost reimbursement-type contracts and the timing of
billings.
Stock-Based Compensation Awards. Management recommends and the Board of
Directors authorizes warrant and option grants to employees and other
individuals on a periodic basis. Warrant grants are not made pursuant to a
qualified plan; therefore, all warrants issued have a non-qualified tax status.
All options granted are made pursuant to the Company's 1996 Omnibus Stock Option
Plan and have been made only to employees of the Company.
In accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" ("SFAS 123"), the Company has
elected to follow Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 "Accounting for
Stock Issued to Employees" ("APB 25") and related interpretations in accounting
for stock based compensation awards to employees. Under APB 25, if the exercise
price of the Company's warrants or options granted to employees equals or
exceeds the fair value of the underlying stock on the grant date, no
compensation expense is recorded. Stock-based compensation awards issued to
non-employees are accounted for in accordance with SFAS 123. See Note 7
"Stockholders' Deficiency" for pro forma disclosures required by SFAS 123.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
Equity Transactions. The values assigned to the restricted common shares issued
for services are recorded at the estimated fair value of the services rendered
or the value of the restricted common shares issued, which ever is more readily
determinable. The common stock of the Company is currently traded and prices
quoted on the NASD OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol SGII. In the course of
accounting for the issuance of its various equity securities the Company
frequently refers to the closing bid price of its common stock, as quoted on the
OTC Bulletin Board. The Company believes that the OTC Bulletin Board quoted bid
price is the best indication of the stock's fair market value. This belief is
premised on the stock's daily trading volumes which averaged approximately
336,000 and 207,000 shares for 1999 and 1998, respectively.
Income Taxes. Income taxes are provided for in accordance with the provisions of
SFAS 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." Under this method, the Company
recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax
effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and
liabilities used for financial reporting and income tax purposes, as well as
operating loss carryforwards. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce a
deferred tax asset to that portion that is expected to, more likely than not,
be realized.
Segment Reporting. SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise
and Related Information" is effective for financial statements for periods
beginning after December 15, 1997. SFAS 131 establishes standards for the way
that public business enterprises report financial and descriptive information
about reportable operating segments in annual financial statements and interim
financial reports issued to stockholders. SFAS 131 supersedes SFAS 14,
"Financial Reporting for Segments of a Business Enterprise," but retains the
requirement to report information about major customers.
Net Loss per Share. Basic net loss per share is computed based on the weighted
average number of common shares outstanding and includes preferred stock
dividends. Diluted net loss per share is not presented since the effect of
shares issuable upon the assumed conversion of preferred stock and convertible
debentures and the assumed exercise of outstanding stock options and warrants
would be anti-dilutive. For purposes of computing net loss per share, preferred
stock dividends include "imputed dividends" for preferred stock issued with a
non-detachable beneficial conversion feature near the date of issuance. Imputed
dividends represent the aggregate difference between conversion price and the
fair market value of the common stock as of the date of issuance of the
preferred stock, without regard to the actual date on which the preferred stock
may be converted.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements. The Financial Accounting Standards Board had
issued certain other pronouncements as of December 31, 1999, that will become
effective in subsequent periods; however, management does not believe that any
of those pronouncements will affect any financial accounting measurements or
disclosures the Company will be required to make based on its current
operations.
Reclassification. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform
to the fiscal 1999 presentation. These changes had no impact on previously
reported results of operations, cash flows or stockholders' equity.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 3. COMPOSITION OF CERTAIN FINANCIAL STATEMENT CAPTIONS
Billings. As of December 31, 1999, billings of approximately $2,481,000 exceeded
costs incurred and estimated earnings on contracts in progress of approximately
$2,080,000 by $401,000. The amounts are included in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheets under the following captions:
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Costs and estimated earnings in excess
of billings on contracts $ 99,000
Billings in excess of costs and
estimated earnings on contracts (500,000)
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Property and Equipment
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DECEMBER 31, 1999
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ENCOAL Demonstration Plant $ 2,121,000
Laboratory equipment 1,020,000
Machinery and equipment 136,000
Computer equipment 400,000
Office furniture and fixtures 125,000
Leasehold improvements 54,000
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3,856,000
Less accumulated depreciation (1,341,000)
Net property and equipment $ 2,515,000
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NOTE 4. LFC PROCESS RELATED ASSETS
Notes receivable. In 1985, Montana One Partners ("MOP"), a California limited
partnership, was formed to develop several LFC cogeneration facilities including
the LFC-CoGen Plants in Colstrip, Montana (the "Colstrip Project") and Healy,
Alaska (the "Healy Project"). The Company was the sole general partner. In 1988
the MOP partnership sold these projects, among others, to four individuals who
formed Rosebud Energy Corp. ("Rosebud").
By December 31, 1997, the Company had acquired the limited partners interests
for cash, contingent notes payable and warrants to acquire common shares of the
Company. The notes payable to the MOP former limited partners ("FLPs") are
payable only out of the Company's collections on the contingent notes receivable
from Rosebud.
From 1996 through 1997 the Company through a number of transactions, collected
or wrote-off as uncollectible, the various notes receivable from the Rosebud
individuals, except for the Healy Project. In addition, the Company through a
series of transactions during this same period settled the contingent notes
payable of approximately 76% of the amounts due the FLPs.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
The balance of notes receivable and related accounts represent amounts due from
the 1988 sale of the Healy Project to the four individuals who formed Rosebud.
The amounts due as stated previously are contingent amounts payable to the
remaining FLPs and because of the contingencies on the note payments, no gain or
interest income will be recognized until the proceeds received are in excess of
the basis of assets sold. The components of the net carrying value of the
remaining notes receivable on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet are
as follows:
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8% notes receivable $ 150,000
Interest receivable 220,555
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370,555
Deferred gain and interest income (191,693)
8% notes contingently payable to FLPs (28,862)
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Net carrying value $ 150,000
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Royalty Rights. LFC Technology Partners ("LFCTP") originally financed research
and development of the LFC Process technology under certain research agreements
entered into with the Company from 1982 to 1986. As provided under these
research agreements, LFCTP provided cash and issued notes to the Company in
exchange for all rights in the LFC Process technology. On October 1, 1987, the
Company and LFCTP entered into an Amended Technology Transfer Agreement (the
transfer agreement), which provided for the transfer of all rights in the LFC
Process technology to the Company in exchange for three levels of royalty
payments. The first level of royalty payments was satisfied during 1992.
In 1992, the Company and LFCTP entered into a Settlement Agreement which
provided for modifications of the second and third level royalty payments
pursuant to which LFCTP's third level royalty payments were reduced to zero and
the second level royalty rights amended to $10,000 per month and 25% of the net
cash receipts generated by the Colstrip Project. Pursuant to this agreement
royalty rights aggregating $3,142,500 were recorded. Payment obligations for the
amended second level royalty terminated in 1994 upon the satisfaction of certain
agreed upon conditions.
The Company is recognizing royalty expense as would have been required under the
transfer agreement or evenly over 10 years, whichever is greater. Amortization
expense of $314,250 was recorded during 1999 and 1998 and accumulated
amortization totaled $2,199,750 at December 31, 1999.
LFC Cogeneration Project. The Company has substantially completed the design and
engineering of an LFC facility for use in conjunction with an electric
cogeneration plant. Amounts capitalized at December 31, 1999, relate primarily
to plans and drawings for the design of such a facility. Amortization expense of
$105,284 was recorded during 1999 and 1998, and accumulated amortization totaled
$842,274 at December 31, 1999.
Pursuant to the Colstrip Sale Agreements, the Company granted Rosebud a
non-exclusive license for LFC Process cogeneration plants with an aggregate
capacity of 350 megawatts which provides for the Company to receive royalties of
up to $1,000,000 from future plant financings and operations.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
Investment in LFC Investees
TEK-KOL Partnership. The Company entered into a Technology Purchase Agreement
(the "Agreement") with Shell Mining Company ("SMC") on September 28, 1989. Under
the Agreement, SMC acquired a one-half interest in the LFC Process technology,
related stand-alone assets and patents. The Company accounted for its investment
in TEK-KOL using the equity method.
The Company and SMC formed Tek-Kol on September 30, 1989, and each partner
contributed its respective one-half interest in the LFC Process, related LFC
stand-alone assets and patents to the partnership. TEK-KOL was formed to own and
license the LFC Process technology. In 1992 Zeigler Coal Holding Company
purchased all the assets of SMC including SMC's TEK-KOL partnership interest.
From 1992 through 1998 the Company and Zeigler actively pursued the development
and marketing of the LFC Process.
In May 1998, as a result of Zeigler's intended sale and cessation of interest in
actively pursuing the development of the LFC Process, the Company gave notice to
Zeigler that it was terminating the TEK-KOL Partnership Agreement. Termination
occurred on November 11, 1998. In September of that same year AEI acquired
Zeigler in a stock purchase and subsequently sold the former Zeigler western
coal mines (Buckskin Mine-location of the ENCOAL Demonstration plant and the
North Rochelle Mine) to Vulcan Coal Holding Company ("Vulcan"). All of Zeigler's
LFC related assets remained the property of AEI.
On December 9, 1999, the Company acquired from subsidiaries of AEI all of AEI's
interest in the TEK-KOL Partnership (See Note 11 "Asset Acquisition" for
additional information) resulting in 100% ownership by the Company. TEK-KOL
recorded no material operating activity in 1999 and the Company recorded
approximately $613,000 as its share of TEK-KOL's 1998 net losses. As of December
31, 1999, the Company was still in the process of dissolving the TEK-KOL
Partnership.
LFC Technologies, LLC. Effective January 14, 1999, the Company entered into a
number of agreements with MLFC Corporation ("MLFC"), a wholly-owned subsidiary
of Mitsubishi Corporation, relating to the formation of a joint venture with
MLFC to conduct research and development activities relating to the LFC Process,
for MLFC to market the LFC Process outside the United States and for the Company
to market the LFC Process inside the United States. The Company and MLFC entered
into (1) the LFC Joint Venture Formation Agreement - which resulted in the
formation of LFC Technologies, LLC, (2) an Operating Agreement - which governs
the management of LFC Tech, (3) a License Agreement - for use of the technology,
(4) a Services Agreement - wherein the Company will provide certain services to
LFC Tech including soliciting potential customers in the U.S., developing LFC
projects in the U.S. and performing engineering work and (5) a Security
Agreement - which granted MLFC a security interest in all the LFC Process
related patents, applications, renewals, and continuations.
On October 28, 1999, the Company and MLFC amended the terms of their business
relationship, by executing certain amendments (the "Amendments") to the various
joint venture agreements that they had previously entered into on January 14,
1999. (All payments where noted below are net of the Company's own matching
contribution required under the various LFC Tech joint venture agreements.) In
accordance with both the original agreements and the Amendments: (a) LFC Tech
made net payments of $750,000 to the Company for technical services under the
Amended Services Agreement, thereby ending any further obligation for payments
under this contract through 2000, (b) the Company transferred its entire
interest in the LFC Process Patents to LFC Tech in return for a net payment of
$750,000, which was paid in two tranches, the first net payment of $375,000 made
upon execution of
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
the Amendments and the second net payment of $375,000 was made upon the closing
of the ENCOAL Acquisition, (c) Mitsubishi Heavy Industries ("MHI") executed a
Waiver and Release of a $1.13 million invoice due it from a subsidiary of AEI,
allowing the Company to assume this obligation, (d) MHI later forgave the
Company the payment of the $1.13 million invoice upon the closing of the ENCOAL
Acquisition, (e) MLFC, subject to and upon the occurrence of certain milestones
contained in the original joint venture agreements and subject to both parties
obtaining Board of Director approvals, shall make an additional lump sum payment
to the Company (the "Transfer Payment"), for the technology rights, of
$3,250,000. Alternatively, if Board of Directors approval is not received then
the Company will receive a preferential payment of $6.5 million from LFC Tech
from royalties or licensing fees received by LFC Tech. This Transfer Payment is
to be paid to the Company only on the first to occur of the following: (1) the
start of construction or receipt of an irrevocable commitment to start with
construction of an LFC plant with a minimum capacity of 15,000 tons per day;
(2) the receipt by MLFC of at least $4.0 million in connection with the
admission of a new equity participant into LFC Tech, and the licensing or
royalties from one or more LFC plants; or (3) such other conditions as the
parties agree. In addition, the Transfer Payment is also conditioned on all of
the following remaining conditions: (i) MLFC and the Company entering into a
shareholders' agreement concerning the governance of LFC Tech satisfactory to
both parties; and (ii) the Company grants to MLFC exclusive rights to
manufacture and sell new plants incorporating the LFC Process and related
improvements and to use or to grant to third parties sublicenses to use or grant
the LFC Process and improvements, (f) LFC Tech Operating Agreement was extended
through 2008, and (g) an agreement to assist with engineering and CDL upgrading
work. Other minor changes were made to the License Agreement to account for the
transfer of the LFC Process Patents to LFC Tech, the termination of the Security
Agreement to reflect the fact that it was no longer necessary, and the Amended
Operating Agreement of LFC Tech to reflect the terms of the Amendments as
described.
As a result of the Amendments and the transfer of the LFC patents to LFC Tech
the Company recorded a net gain of approximately, $269,000 and recorded the book
value of its one-half interest in the patents, also $269,000, as its investment
in LFC Tech.
Australia LFC Project. The Company had capitalized certain costs associated with
preliminary site reviews and engineering studies relative to Australian coals as
part of an effort to market the LFC Process technology. These capitalized costs
were written down to their net realizable value of zero in 1999 and did not
materially affect the Company's consolidated financial statements. Previously
they were being amortized over a ten year estimated life and amortization
expense of $29,000 was recorded during 1998.
NOTE 5. NOTES PAYABLE AND LINE-OF-CREDIT
The Company maintains a $400,000 line-of-credit with a financial institution.
The line-of-credit is secured by a $402,500 certificate of deposit maturing May
2000, and borrowings on the line-of-credit bear interest at 2% over the
certificate of deposit interest rate. Borrowings on the line-of-credit were
$400,000 at December 31, 1999.
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Current Notes Payable. Current notes payable consist of the following at
December 31, 1999:
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12% notes, due on demand, unsecured $ 500,000
Note payable at prime rate, due March 31, 2000, secured 231,408
12% note due November 1, 2000, unsecured 100,000
12% note due November 15, 2000, unsecured, to related
party (Note 12) 50,000
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$ 881,408
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Long-Term Debt. Long-term notes payable consist of the following at December 31,
1999:
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12% convertible debentures due September 30, 2001 $ 3,421,547
Prime rate, note payable due December 9, 2004 1,980,000
10%, 11%, and 12% notes due on September 30, 2001 723,839
Non-interest bearing convertible debenture 100,000
12% note to related party due March 23, 2001, (Note 12) 25,000
12% notes payable, due through September 2000 7,125
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6,257,511
Current maturities 7,125
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$ 6,250,386
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During 1986 and 1987, the Company sold securities to qualified investors through
private placement offerings which included 12% notes payable. Principal payments
of $2,375 and 12% interest payments are due quarterly through maturity in
September 2000. The 12% notes payable also include contingent interest ranging
from 6% to 24%. The contingent interest begins accruing quarterly upon
completion of construction, start-up and testing of a commercial LFC Plant. No
commercial LFC Plants have been built and no interest expense related to this
contingency has been recorded to date. The notes are convertible into restricted
common stock at the rate of .075 shares per $1 of outstanding principal.
Prepayment of the principal results in the payment of an amount which would
cause the annual return from the original note date to become 18% to 24%,
compounded annually. An additional payment equal to 25% of the outstanding
principal is also required upon prepayment. The balance outstanding under these
notes totaled $7,125 at December 31, 1999.
The Company received $100,000 from a foreign corporation in 1995 in exchange for
a non-interest bearing debenture with a $100,000 face value. The debenture is
due one year from the occurrence of certain future events, none of which
occurred to date. Accordingly, the debenture is classified as long-term debt in
the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. The debenture is convertible based
on future events, and would have converted into approximately 690,000 common
shares at December 31, 1999, had those events occurred.
On October 30, 1998, the Company was able to extend or exchange approximately
$4.4 million in then existing debt for new securities of the Company including
amended or new convertible debt securities, preferred stock and also paid
approximately $30,000 in existing debt. The Company retired approximately
$3,650,416 in existing 10%, 11% and 12% interest bearing notes and convertible
debentures which were required to be paid prior to October 31, 1998, in exchange
for new or amended 12% convertible debentures, in the same amount, due September
30, 1999. These debentures were able to be prepaid by the Company, in whole or
in part, at any time prior to September 30, 1999, which it did not do. The
debentures were convertible at the option of the holder subsequent to November
13, 1998, in whole or in part, at the lower of a calculated number as of the
closing date ($0.406), or the
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average of the ten day closing bid price of the Company's common stock prior to
the date the notice of conversion is received by the Company. The Company
obtained an extension to September 30, 1999, of approximately $724,000 of debt,
and in connection therewith, granted 69 Series 98D preferred shares convertible
with no further payment into an aggregate of approximately 48,000 shares of the
common stock valued at approximately $27,500. This amount was recorded as
prepaid interest and was amortized over the life of the debt. During the three
month period ended December 31, 1998, debenture holders converted $167,410 of
their debentures into 480,971 shares of common stock. The remaining notes and
debentures were extended or exchanged for new debt securities on October 30,
1999.
During the first quarter of 1999 the Company issued for cash five notes payable
aggregating $500,000 to one foreign corporation. All notes have been extended
from their original due dates and bear interest at 12% per annum and are due
upon thirty days written demand. All notes payable with interest accrued
thereon, are payable in cash and may be paid, at the Company's option in
unrestricted common stock.
Additionally, during the first quarter of 1999, the Company issued for cash one
note payable for $250,000 to one investor. The note accrued interest at 12% per
annum and was due upon thirty days written demand with interest accrued thereon
in cash. During the three month period ended December 31, 1999, the Company
exchanged the $250,000, 12% note payable, plus associated accrued interest of
$12,625, for approximately 1.6 million restricted common shares and an amended
note payable valued at $100,000. The amended $100,000 note payable bears
interest at 12% and matures on November 1, 2000. Upon maturity, both the
principal amount and accrued interest thereon shall be payable in restricted
common stock of the Company, calculated at 75% of the average closing bid price
for the five trading days prior to maturity.
Effective as of October 30, 1999, the Company was able to extend or exchange
approximately $4.2 million in existing debt for new securities of the Company
including new convertible debt securities, amended warrants and preferred stock
(the "99D Exchange Offering"). The 99D Exchange Offering was made only to
existing debt holders. The Company retired approximately $3.42 million in
existing 12% convertible debentures which were required to be paid prior to
October 31, 1999, in exchange for new 12% convertible debentures (the "99D
Debentures"), in the same amount, due September 30, 2001. The 99D Debentures may
be prepaid by the Company, in whole or in part, at any time prior to September
30, 2001. Interest on the debentures is payable quarterly in cash. The
debentures are convertible at the option of the holder subsequent to November
15, 1999, in whole or in part, at the greater of: (i) the average of the ten day
closing bid price of the Company's common stock prior to the date the notice of
conversion is received by the Company or (ii) $1.00.
As part of the 99D Exchange Offering the Company also obtained an extension to
September 30, 2001, of approximately $724,000 in existing 10%, 11% and 12%
interest bearing notes which were required to be paid by October 30, 1999.
Interest on the notes payable will continue to be made in cash on a quarterly
basis.
In conjunction with the issuance of the 99D Debentures and amended notes the
Company amended existing warrants representing 463,300 shares of underlying
common stock set to expire on December 31, 1999, with an exercise price of $1.20
per share, to now expire on December 31, 2001, with a new exercise price of
$0.30 per share. In addition, the Company also agreed to grant 170.5 shares of
Series 99D Convertible Preferred Stock (the "99D Preferred") convertible with no
further payment into an aggregate of 204,600 shares of common stock. The 99D
Preferred shares are convertible at the option of the holder, any time after
November 15, 1999, but only if the ten business day average closing
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bid price of the Company's common stock is $0.75 per share or greater at the
time of conversion. The 99D Preferred stock has no voting rights, dividend
rights or preference in liquidation and if not previously converted, will
automatically convert into common stock on October 30, 2001. Concurrently with
the issuance of the warrants and preferred shares the Company recorded prepaid
interest of approximately $36,000 which it is amortizing over the life of the
notes and debentures.
In connection with the acquisition of various assets from subsidiaries of AEI
the Company issued one long-term note payable for $1,980,000 and a second
short-term note payable for $231,408. (See Note 11 "Asset Acquisition" for
further information). Both notes bear interest at the prime rate which was 8.50%
as of December 31, 1999.
Scheduled principal payments of notes payable are as follows:
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YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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<S> <C>
2000 $ 888,533
2001 4,270,386
2004 1,980,000
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Total payments $ 7,138,919
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NOTE 6. INFORMATION ON INDUSTRY SEGMENTS
The Company manages its segments based on strategic business units that are in
turn based along technological lines. These strategic business units offer
products and services to different markets in accordance with their underlying
technology. Accordingly, the Company's three business segments are centered on
the operations associated with the LFC Process, the OCET Process and automated
assembly and manufacturing systems. The Company's operations are primarily
centered in the United States, however, through its various collaborative
arrangements (with TEK-KOL and now Mitsubishi) the Company will continue to
market the LFC Process technology on an international basis. The accounting
policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of
significant accounting policies. The Company evaluates performance of each
segment based on profit or loss from operations before income taxes. The Company
has no significant intersegment sales or transfers. Reclassification of certain
items has been made to the 1998 schedule to conform to the 1999 presentation.
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AUTOMATED
ASSEMBLY LFC PROCESS OCET PROCESS CORPORATE TOTAL
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1999
Revenues $ 3,086,000 $ 750,000 $ 20,000 $ - $ 3,856,000
Net income (loss) (326,000) 846,000 (1,143,000) (3,312,000) (3,935,000)
Equity in operations of investee - 1,000 - - 1,000
Identifiable assets, net 1,414,000 4,425,000 281,000 594,000 6,714,000
Depreciation & Amortization 117,000 458,000 349,000 85,000 1,009,000
Engineering, R&D expenditures - 841,000 810,000 - 1,651,000
Interest expense 1,000 - - 641,000 642,000
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1998
Revenues $ 4,582,000 $ - $ 17,000 $ 1,000 $ 4,600,000
Net income (loss) 208,000 (1,273,000) (1,253,000) (3,225,000) (5,543,000)
Equity in operations of investee - (613,000) - - (613,000)
Identifiable assets, net 1,303,000 2,331,000 632,000 542,000 4,808,000
Depreciation & Amortization 107,000 451,000 272,000 11,000 841,000
Engineering, R&D expenditures - 223,000 989,000 - 1,212,000
Interest expense - - - 760,000 760,000
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Net income (loss) from operations is net revenues less all costs, excluding
income taxes and including other income.
AMS operates in three segments of the automated assembly systems industry:
high-tech, medical and automotive. The sales for 1999 and 1998 are presented
below.
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<S> <C> <C>
High-tech $ 1,107,000 $ 2,434,000
Medical 1,611,000 1,177,000
Automotive 368,000 971,000
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Total Sales $ 3,086,000 $ 4,582,000
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Revenue from sales of automated assembly equipment accounted for 80% and 99% of
the Company's revenues in 1999 and 1998, respectively. The Company has one
customer whose sales represent a significant portion of sales in the automated
assembly systems segment in both 1999 and 1998. Sales to this one customer was
in excess of 11% in 1999 and 16% in 1998. As is typical in the automated
assembly industry, AMS relies on a limited number of customers for a substantial
percentage of its net sales. In 1999 sales revenues derived from four customers
represent approximately 66% of total sales. In 1998 sales revenues derived from
four customers represent approximately 84% of total sales. AMS does not have
long-term contracts with any of its customers and expects that a small number of
customers will continue to account for a substantial portion of its sales for
the foreseeable future.
NOTE 7. STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY
Convertible Preferred Stock. The outstanding Preferred Stock of the Company at
December 31, 1999, consisted of 60,541 shares of Preferred Stock. The
outstanding Preferred Stock series are: 90B; 90C; P-90; PS-90; 91A; 91C; 91D;
91E; 91M; 91P; 91R; 91S; 91V; 92A; 92B; 93A; 93B; 93C; 94A; 94B; 95R; 96A; 96B;
97C; 98D and 99D. The primary distinction between such series of Preferred Stock
relates to the dividend, conversion rights and liquidation preferences for each.
A summary of the issued and outstanding convertible preferred stock at December
31, 1999, is as follows:
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SHARES ISSUED PREFERENCE IN COMMON SHARES ISSUABLE
PREFERRED STOCK AND OUTSTANDING LIQUIDATION ON CONVERSION
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Series P-90 400.00 $ 40,000 100,000
Series PS90 8.00 2,000 1,000
Series 90 3.50 350 306
Series 91 59,642.00 215,350 4,611
Series 92 13.50 1,350 104
Series 93 46.50 4,650 1,694
Series 94 123.95 12,395 5,302
Series 95 42.50 425,000 1,048,000
Series 96 45.00 498,000 439,500
Series 97 1.00 10,000 13,500
Series 98 45.00 - 31,500
Series 99 170.50 - 204,600
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60,541.45 $ 1,209,095 1,850,117
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During 1999, shareholders elected to convert 3,674 Preferred Shares into
approximately 3,329,000 shares of common stock.
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1999 Preferred Stock Transactions. During 1999 the Company issued 170.5 shares
of a new series of Preferred Stock, the 99D Series. This series was issued in
connection with the 99D Debt Restructuring more fully described in Note 5 "Notes
Payable and Line-of-Credit."
1998 Preferred Stock Transactions. On January 8, 1998, the Company, for the net
proceeds of $490,000 issued 550 shares of Series 97G 8% Convertible Preferred
Stock to two foreign accredited investors pursuant to the provisions of
Regulation S. The Series 97G Preferred Shares accrue dividends at a rate of 8%
per annum and are cumulative. As per the subscription agreements, the Company
also issued warrants to purchase a total of 25,000 common shares at $1.35 per
share and 194,502 shares of restricted common stock. The warrants became
exercisable 10 days subsequent to the closing date and expire on January 8,
2003. As of December 31, 1998, the Series 97G Preferred Shares were fully
converted into approximately 655,000 common shares.
On March 6, 1998, the Company, for net proceeds of $1,980,000, issued 2,200
shares of Series 98A 6% Convertible Preferred Stock to two accredited investors
representing the first tranche of the series. The 98A Preferred Shares accrue
dividends at a rate of 6% per annum and are cumulative. See Description of
Securities below for a summary of the rights and conversion privileges of the
Series 98A Preferred Stock holders. As per the subscription agreements the
Company also issued warrants to purchase a total of 90,000 common shares at
$1.27 per share. The warrants became exercisable 10 days after issuance and
expire on March 6, 2003.
On April 1, 1998, the Company agreed to amend the terms and conditions of the
Series 97D Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement dated August 12, 1997, ("97D
Agreement") with the two purchasers thereof. In accordance with this amendment,
the Company agreed to issue an additional 100,000 shares of restricted common
stock of the Company to one purchaser and 10,000 shares of restricted common
stock to the other purchaser in exchange for a mutual release of possible claims
by the Company and the purchasers thereof. The 97D Agreement contained a
"favored nations" clause which obligated the Company to pay the purchasers a
certain amount in the event the Company sold convertible securities for $550,000
or less with similar terms and conditions and where the conversion price
provided a greater discount than that given to the purchasers in the 97D
Agreement. The 97D Agreement also granted the purchasers registration rights
which provided monetary penalties in the event the registration statement
relating to the shares to be registered was not declared effective within the
required time. The Company entered into an agreement for the sale of convertible
securities in January 1998 which was alleged by the purchasers in the 97D
Agreement to trigger the favored nations and registration rights penalty
provisions. The additional shares issued to the two purchasers settled the
possible claims resulting from the favored nations and the registration rights
provisions without relieving the Company of the obligation to continue paying a
penalty monthly. The 110,000 shares of common stock were valued by the Company
at approximately $105,000 based on a 10% discount to the $1.07 bid price of the
common stock of the Company on the closing date.
On July 28, 1998, the Company, for net proceeds of $490,000, issued 550 shares
of Series 98A 6% Convertible Preferred Stock to two accredited investors,
representing the second and final tranche. The 98A Preferred Shares accrue
dividends at a rate of 6% per annum and are cumulative. See Description of
Securities below for a summary of the rights and conversion privileges of the
Series 98A Preferred Stock holders. The Company also issued warrants to purchase
a total of 70,000 common shares at $1.18 per share to these investors. The
warrants became exercisable 10 days after issuance and expire on March 6, 2003.
As of December 31, 1999, the Series 98A 6% Convertible Preferred Stock were
fully converted.
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On October 30, 1998, as part of its 98D Exchange offering with various
noteholders the Company issued 69 shares of Series 98D Preferred Stock. Each
share of the Series 98D Preferred Stock is convertible into 700 shares of common
stock of the Company at the option of the holder, at any time after 15 days from
October 30, 1998, for a period of two years from October 30, 1998. On the second
anniversary from October 30, 1998, the Series 98D Preferred Stock automatically
converts into common stock. The Series 98D Preferred Stock was valued by the
Company at $27,530 and recorded as prepaid interest.
Description of Securities
All outstanding series of Preferred Stock are fully paid and nonassessable. The
Preferred Stock has no preemptive rights to subscribe for any additional
securities which may be issued by the Company. No sinking fund or similar
provision has been provided in respect to any of the outstanding series of
Preferred Stock. The rights of the holders of each series of Preferred Stock are
subordinate to those of the Company's general creditors, and every previously
issued series of Preferred Stock. All of the outstanding series of Preferred
Stock are subject to adjustment in certain events, including for stock
dividends, stock splits, reclassifications, consolidations, mergers, etc. The
Company has never declared or paid a cash dividend on any of its outstanding
Preferred Stock, and it is not likely any cash dividends will be declared for
some time.
Except as required by mandatory provisions of Utah law, the holders of the
various series of outstanding Preferred Stock have no voting rights.
Series 90B and 90C. Dividends - The Series 90B and 90C Preferred Stock are
entitled to dividends of $8 per share annually, payable in quarterly
installments out of unreserved earned surplus, before any dividends shall be
payable on any other class of stock or any other series of Preferred Stock of
the Company, other than a previously issued series of Preferred Stock and before
any funds are set aside for the purchase of, or retirement of, the whole or any
part of any series of Preferred Stock, or any other class of stock of the
Company. Dividends are cumulative and are payable before dividends on any common
stock are paid. Redemption - The Series 90B and 90C Preferred Stock do not have
the right to require its redemption. The Series 90 Preferred Stock has been
redeemable by the Company as a series, in whole or in part, since August 31,
1992, at any time and from time to time effective on 60 days prior notice, at
$100 for each share, plus the amount of any unpaid cumulative dividends which
have then become payable with respect thereto. The right of the Company to
redeem the Series 90B and 90C Preferred Stock is subject to compliance with Utah
law, including without limitation, certain retained earnings requirements.
Liquidation - In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the
Company, whether voluntary or involuntarily, the holders of the Series 90B and
90C Preferred Stock are entitled to be paid out of the assets of the Company
available for distribution to shareholders, prior to any distribution with
respect to any other class of stock, liquidating distributions in the amount of
$100 per share, plus all accrued and unpaid dividends up to the date fixed for
distribution, whether or not such dividends have been earned or declared.
Conversion - Each share of the Series 90B and 90C Preferred Stock is
convertible, at the option of the holder thereof without further payment at any
time, into 88 shares of common stock unless previously redeemed.
Series P-90. Dividends - The Series P-90 Preferred Stock are entitled to
dividends of $8 per share annually, payable in quarterly installments out of
unreserved earned surplus, before any dividends shall be payable on any other
class of stock or any other series of Preferred Stock of the Company, other than
previously issued series of Preferred Stock and before any funds are set aside
for the purchase of, or retirement of, the whole or any part of any series of
Preferred Stock, or any other class of
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stock of the Company. Dividends are cumulative and are payable before dividends
on any common stock are paid. Redemption - The Series P-90 Preferred Stock has
been redeemable by the Company as a series, in whole or in part, since January
1, 1996, at $100 per share, plus the amount of any unpaid cumulative dividends
which have then become payable thereto. The right of the Company to redeem this
series is subject to compliance with Utah law, including without limitation
certain retained earnings requirements. Liquidation - In the event of any
liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, whether voluntary or
involuntarily, the holders of the Series P-90 Preferred Stock are entitled to be
paid out of the assets of the Company available for distribution to
shareholders, prior to any distribution with respect to any other class of
stock, liquidating distributions in the amount of $100 per share, plus all
accrued and unpaid dividends up to the date fixed for distribution, whether or
not such dividends have been earned or declared. Conversion - Each share of
Series P-90 Preferred Stock is convertible into 250 shares of common stock of
the Company, at the option of the holder and upon payment to the Company at the
time of conversion of $1.375 per common share.
Series PS-90 Dividends. - Dividends of $20 per share annually are payable on the
Series PS-90 Preferred Stock, in quarterly installments out of unreserved earned
surplus, before any dividends shall be payable on any other class of stock or
any other series of Preferred Stock other than previously issued series of
Preferred Stock, and before any sum shall be set aside for the purchase of, or
retirement of, the whole or any part of the Series PS-90 Preferred Stock, or any
other class of stock. The dividends on the PS-90 Preferred Stock are cumulative,
and are payable prior to the payment of any dividends on the common stock.
Redemption - The holders of the PS-90 Preferred Stock have no right to require
redemption of their Preferred Stock. The Series PS-90 Preferred Stock has been
redeemable by the Company as a series, in whole or in part, since December 31,
1993, and any time and from time to time effective on 60 days prior notice, at
$250 per share of Series PS-90 Preferred Stock, plus the amount of any unpaid
cumulative dividends which have become payable with respect thereto. The right
of the Company to redeem this series of Preferred Stock is subject to compliance
with Utah law, including without limitation, certain retained earnings
requirements. Liquidation - In the event of liquidation, dissolution or other
termination of the Company, the holders of the shares of the Series PS-90
Preferred Stock are entitled to $250 per share, plus all accrued and unpaid
dividends up to the date fixed for distribution whether or not earned or
declared. Such payments shall be made before any payment or distribution is made
to the holders of the common stock or any other series of Preferred Stock and
concurrently with the 90B, 90C or P-90 series. Conversion - Each share of the
PS-90 Preferred Stock is convertible into 125 shares of common stock at the
election of the shareholder upon payment to the Company of $1.375 per common
share at the time of conversion.
Series 91A, 91C, 91D and 91E. Dividends - Dividends of $8 per share annually
will be payable on the Series 91A, 91C, 91D and 91E Preferred Stock in quarterly
installments out of unreserved earned surplus, before any dividends shall be
payable on any other class of stock or any other series of Preferred Stock other
than previously issued series of Preferred Stock and before any sum shall be set
aside for the purchase of, or retirement of, the whole or any part of the Series
91 Preferred Stock or any other class of stock, other than any previously issued
series of Preferred Stock of the Company. Dividends are cumulative and are
payable prior to the payment of any dividends on the common stock of the
Company. Redemption - The holders of the Series 91A, 91C, 91D and 91E Preferred
Stock have no right to require redemption of the shares. The Company has been
able to redeem the shares in a series, in whole or in part since December 31,
1993, at any time and from time to time effective on 60 days prior notice, at
$100 per share, plus the amount of unpaid cumulative dividends which have then
become payable with respect thereto. The right of the Company to redeem this
series of Preferred Stock is subject to compliance with Utah law, including
without limitation certain retained earnings requirements. Liquidation - In the
event of the voluntary liquidation, dissolution or other termination of the
Company, the holders of the shares of the Series 91A, 91C, 91D and 91E Preferred
Stock shall be
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entitled to a cash payment of $100 per share, plus all accrued and unpaid
dividends up to the date fixed for distribution, whether or not such dividends
have been earned or declared. Such payment shall be made before any payment or
distribution is made to the holders of the common stock, or any other series of
Preferred Stock other than the previously issued series of Preferred Stock of
the Company. Conversion - Each share of the Series 91A, 91C, 91D and 91E
Preferred Stock is convertible into 25 shares of common stock at the election of
the shareholder without further payment.
Series 91M. Dividends - No dividends are payable on the Series 91M convertible
Preferred Stock. Redemption - Neither the Company nor the holders have the right
to cause or require redemption of the Series 91M Preferred Stock. Liquidation -
In the event of the voluntary liquidation, dissolution or other termination of
the Company, the holders of Series 91M convertible Preferred Stock are entitled
to a cash payment of $2 per share. Such payment shall be made before any payment
or distribution is made to the holders of the common stock, or any other series
of Preferred Stock other than the previously issued series of Preferred Stock of
the Company. Conversion - Since September 30, 1993, each 5,000 shares of Series
91M Preferred Stock is convertible into 300 shares of common stock of the
Company, at the election of the shareholder without further payment. The Company
shall have the absolute right to cause conversion of the 91M Preferred Shares at
any time, or from time to time without additional payment upon 60 days prior
written notice. In the event the Company elects to convert the 91M shares to
common stock, each share of Series 91M Preferred Stock shall be converted into
300 shares of the Company's common stock.
Series 91P. Dividends - No dividends are payable on the Series 91P Preferred
Stock. Redemption - Neither the Company nor the holders have the right to cause
redemption of the Series 91P Preferred Stock. Liquidation - In the event of the
voluntary liquidation, dissolution or other termination of the Company, the
holders of shares of the Series 91P Preferred Stock shall be entitled to a cash
payment of $2.50 per share. Such payment shall be made before any payment or
distribution is made to the holders of the common stock, or any other series of
Preferred Stock other than previously issued series of Preferred Stock of the
Company. Conversion - Since July 15, 1993, each 4,000 shares of Series 91P
Preferred Stock is convertible into 250 shares of common stock of the Company at
the election of the shareholder and without further payment. The Company shall
also have the absolute right to cause conversion of the Series 91P Preferred
Shares at any time or from time to time upon 60 days prior written notice. In
such event, each share of Series 91P Preferred Stock shall be convertible into
250 shares of common stock.
Series 91R. Dividends - Dividends of 8% per annum will be payable on the Series
91R Preferred Stock, in quarterly installments out of unreserved earned surplus,
before any dividends shall be payable on any other class of stock or any other
shares of Preferred Stock other than previously issued series of Preferred
Stock, and before any sum shall be set aside for the purchase of, or retirement
of, the whole or any part of the Series 91R Preferred Stock or any other class
of stock, other than any previously issued series of Preferred Stock of the
Company. Dividends payable on the Series 91R Preferred Stock are cumulative and
are payable prior to the payment of any dividends on the common stock of the
Company. Redemption - The holders do not have the right to require redemption of
the Series 91R Preferred Stock. The Company may redeem the Series 91R Preferred
Stock in whole or part, at any time and from time to time effective on 60 days
prior written notice, at $10,000 per Series 91R Preferred Share, plus the amount
of any unpaid cumulative dividends which have then become payable with respect
thereto. The right of the Company to redeem the Series 91R Preferred Shares is
subject to compliance with Utah law, including without limitation certain
retained earnings requirements. Liquidation - In the event of the voluntary
liquidation, dissolution or other termination of the Company, the holders of
shares of the Series 91R Preferred Stock shall be entitled to a cash payment of
$10,000 per share, plus all accrued and unpaid dividends up to the date fixed
for distribution, whether or not
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such dividends have been earned or declared. Such payment shall be made before
any payment or distribution is made to the holders of the common stock, or any
other series of Preferred Stock other than previously issued series of Preferred
Stock of the Company. Conversion - During the 60 day notice period provided for
redemption by the Company, each share of the Series 91R Preferred Stock is
convertible into 167 shares of common stock without further payment at the
election of the shareholder. Since October 15, 1993, the holders of the
preferred shares have been able to demand conversion into common stock.
Series 91S. Dividends - No dividends are payable on the Series 91S Preferred
Stock. Redemption - Neither the Company nor the holders have the right to cause
redemption of the Series 91S Preferred Stock. Liquidation - In the event of the
voluntary liquidation, dissolution or other termination of the Company, the
holders of shares of the Series 91S Preferred Stock shall be entitled to a cash
payment of $3.50 per share. Such payment shall be made before any payment or
distribution is made to the holders of the common stock, or any other series of
Preferred Stock other than previously issued series of Preferred Stock of the
Company. Conversion - Since September 30, 1993, each share of Series 91S
Preferred Stock has been convertible into 150 shares of common stock of the
Company, at the election of the shareholder. The Company also has the right to
cause conversion of the Series 91S Preferred Stock at any time, or from time to
time upon 60 days prior written notice. In such event, each share of 91S
Preferred Stock shall be convertible into 150 shares of common stock.
Series 91V. Dividends - The holders of the 91V Preferred Stock have no right to
dividends. Redemption - The holders of the Series 91V Preferred Stock do not
have the right to require the redemption of the Series 91V Preferred Stock. The
Company has a right to cause redemption of the Series 91V Preferred Stock as a
series, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time effective on 60
days prior notice, at $100 per share. The right of the Company to redeem the
Series 91V Preferred Stock is subject to compliance with Utah law, including
without limitation certain retained earnings requirements. Liquidation - In the
event of the voluntary liquidation, dissolution or other termination of the
Company, the holders of shares of the Series 91V Preferred Stock shall be
entitled to a cash payment of $100 per share. Such payment shall be made before
any payment or distribution is made to the holders of the common stock, or any
other series of Preferred Stock other than previously issued series of Preferred
Stock of the Company. Conversion - During the 60 day notice period provided
wherein the Company may redeem the Series 91V Preferred Stock, or at any other
prior time, each share of the Series 91V Preferred Stock is convertible into 8
shares of common stock of the Company without further payment at the election of
the shareholder.
Series 92A and 92B. Dividends - The Series 92A and 92B Preferred Stock have no
dividend rights. Redemption - The Series 92A and 92B Preferred Stock holders do
not have the right to require its redemption. The Company may redeem the
Preferred Stock as a series, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to
time effective on 60 days prior notice, at $100 per share. The right of the
Company to redeem the shares is subject to compliance with Utah law, including
without limitation certain retained earnings and requirements. Liquidation - In
the event of the voluntary liquidation, dissolution or other termination of the
Company, the holders of shares of the Series 92A and 92B Preferred Stock shall
be entitled to a cash payment of $100 per share. Such payment shall be made
before any payment or distribution is made to the holders of the common stock,
or any other series of Preferred Stock other than previously issued series of
Preferred Stock of the Company. Conversion - Each share of the Series 92A
Preferred Stock is convertible into 6 shares of common stock. Each share of the
Series 92B Preferred Stock is convertible into 8 shares of common stock. Each
share is convertible without further payment at the election of the shareholder.
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Series 93A, 93B and 93C. Dividends - The Series 93A, 93B and 93C Preferred Stock
have no dividend rights. Redemption - The holders of the Series 93A, 93B and 93C
Preferred Stock have no option or right to require redemption of their shares.
The Series 93A, 93B and 93C Preferred Stock is redeemable by the Company as a
series, in whole or in part, effective on 60 days prior notice, at $100 per
share. Liquidation - In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up
of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, the holders of the Series 93A,
93B and 93C Preferred Stock are entitled to be paid out of the assets of the
Company available for distribution to shareholders, liquidating distributions in
the amount of $100 per share. The liquidation preference shall be payable before
any payment or distribution is made to the holders of the common stock, or any
other series of Preferred Stock other than previously issued series of Preferred
Stock. Conversion - Each share of the Series 93A, 93B and 93C Preferred Stock is
convertible, at the option of the holder without further payment, into either 15
or 38 shares of the Company depending upon the due date and interest rate on the
promissory note purchased in connection with the private placement under which
the shares of these three series of Preferred Stock were issued.
Series 94A and 94B. Dividends - The Series 94A and 94B Preferred Stock have no
dividend rights. Redemption - The holders of the Series 94A and 94B Preferred
Stock have no option or right to require redemption of their shares. The Series
94A and 94B Preferred Stock is redeemable by the Company as a series, in whole
or in part, effective on 60 days prior notice, at $100 per share. Liquidation -
In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company,
whether voluntary or involuntary, the holders of the Series 94A and 94B
Preferred Stock are entitled to be paid out of the assets of the Company
available for distribution to shareholders, liquidating distributions in the
amount of $100 per share. The liquidation preference shall be payable before any
payment or distribution is made to the holders of the common stock, or any other
series of Preferred Stock other than previously issued series of Preferred
Stock. Conversion - Each share of the Series 94A and 94B Preferred Stock is
convertible, at the option of the holder without further payment, into from 25
to 45 shares of the Company depending upon the due date and interest rate on the
promissory note purchased in connection with the private placement with which
the shares of these series of Preferred Stock were issued.
Series 95R. Dividends - No dividends are payable on the Series 95R Preferred
Stock. Redemption - The holders of the Series 95R Preferred Stock have no option
or right to require redemption. The Series 95R preferred shares are redeemable
by the Company as a series effective on 60 days prior notice, at $10,000 per
share. Liquidation - In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up
of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, the holders of the Series 95R
Preferred Stock are entitled to be paid out of the assets of the Company
available for distribution to shareholders, liquidating distributions in the
amount of $10,000 per share for each share of Series 95R Preferred Stock. Such
liquidation payments are to be made before any payment or distribution is made
to the holders of the common stock, or any other series of Preferred Stock other
than previously issued series of Preferred Stock. Conversion - Each share of the
Series 95R Preferred Stock has been convertible since November 1, 1997, at the
option of the holder without further payment, into common stock with a bid based
market value of (i) $18,000; or (ii) $16,500. Alternatively, each share of
Series 95R Preferred Stock can be converted into 12,500 shares of common stock,
at the option of the holder.
Series 96A and 96B. Dividends - The Series 96A and 96B Preferred Stock have no
dividend rights. Redemption - Neither the holders of the Series 96A or 96B
Preferred Stock nor the Company have any option or right to require or cause
redemption. Liquidation - In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or
winding up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, the holders of the
Series 96A and 96B Preferred Stock are entitled to be paid out of the assets of
the Company available for distribution to shareholders, liquidating
distributions in the amount of $10,000 and $13,000 per share, respectively. The
liquidation preference shall be payable before any payment or distribution is
made to the holders of
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the common stock, or any other series of Preferred Stock other than previously
issued series of Preferred Stock. Conversion - Each share of the Series 96A
Preferred Stock has been convertible, at the option of the holder without
further payment since April 30, 1998, into 13,500 common shares. Each share of
Series 96B Preferred Stock has been convertible at the option of the holder
without further payment since August 30, 1998, into 3,000 shares of common
stock.
Series 97C. Dividends - No dividends are payable on the Series 97C Preferred
Stock. Redemption - The holders of the Series 97C Preferred Stock have no option
or right to require redemption. The Series 97C preferred shares are redeemable
by the Company as a series, effective on 60 days prior notice, at $10,000 per
share. Liquidation - In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up
of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, the holders of the Series 97C
Preferred Stock are entitled to be paid out of the assets of the Company
available for distribution to shareholders, liquidating distributions in the
amount of $10,000 per share for each share of Series 97C Preferred Stock. Such
liquidation payments are to be made before any payment or distribution is made
to the holders of the common stock, or any other series of Preferred Stock other
than previously issued series of Preferred Stock. Conversion - Each share of the
Series 97C Preferred Stock has been convertible since August 30, 1998, at the
option of the holder without further payment, into 13,500 shares of common
stock.
Series 98D. Dividends - The Series 98D Preferred Stock has no dividend rights.
Redemption - The Series 98D Preferred Stock is not redeemable by any party.
Liquidation - The Series 98D Preferred Stock has no liquidation preference.
Conversion - Each share of the Series 98D Preferred Stock is convertible into
700 shares of common stock of the Company at the option of the holder, at any
time after November 15, 1998, for a period of two years from October 30, 1998.
On the second anniversary from October 30, 1998, the Series 98D Preferred Stock
automatically converts into common stock.
Series 99D. Dividends - The Series 99D Preferred Stock has no dividend rights.
Redemption - The Series 99D Preferred Stock is not redeemable by any party.
Liquidation - The Series 99D Preferred Stock has no liquidation preference.
Conversion - Each share of the Series 99D Preferred Stock is convertible at the
option of the holder, any time after November 15, 1999, but only if the ten
business day average closing bid price of the Company's common stock is $0.75
per share or greater at the time of conversion. The 99D Preferred Stock will
automatically convert into common stock on October 30, 2001. Dividends on all
preferred shares are only payable when the Company has sufficient accumulated
earnings. Cumulative dividends of approximately $74,000 were in arrears under
the Series PS90, P-90, 90 and 91 preferred share agreements at December 31,
1999.
Common Stock
1999 Common Stock Transactions. During the quarter ended March 31, 1999, the
Company issued 60,000 restricted common shares to two domestic individuals for
services rendered, valued at approximately $15,000.
During the quarter ended June 30, 1999, the Company raised $560,500 through the
issuance of 5,142,794 restricted common shares to thirteen accredited investors.
In connection therewith the Company issued an aggregate of 211,208 shares of
restricted common stock valued at $24,075 to two individuals, as compensation
for placement agent services.
During the quarter ended September 30, 1999, the Company raised approximately
$339,000 through the issuance of 3,666,602 restricted common shares to
accredited investors and two officers/directors
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of the Company (Also see Note 12 "Related Party Transactions"). In addition,
the Company granted purchasers of these restricted securities piggy-back
registration rights.
During the quarter ended December 31, 1999, the Company raised approximately
$195,000, through the issuance of 2,584,833 restricted common shares.
1998 Common Stock Transactions. During the quarter ended March 31, 1998, the
Company issued 14,886 restricted common shares to four domestic individuals for
services rendered, valued at approximately $21,000. For the quarter ended June
30, 1998, the Company issued 1,685 restricted common shares to one domestic
individual for services rendered, valued at approximately $1,638. On August 19,
1998, the Company issued 40,000 restricted common shares to two consultants in
accordance with their related service agreements for services, valued at
approximately $34,500.
Warrants and Options. As of December 31, 1999, the Company had outstanding
warrants and options entitling the holders thereof to purchase
7,699,899 shares of Common Stock of the Company at exercise prices which range
from $0.08 to $10.00 and with varying expiration dates. The exercise price of
the warrants and options are generally subject to adjustment in the event of
stock splits, stock dividends and similar events. Some outstanding warrants
expire only on the occurrence of certain conditions precedent, which are not
dates certain. The warrants and options are not divided into any series or
class, and there was no public market for either the warrants or options as of
December 31, 1999. The warrants and options do not confer upon the holders any
voting or dividend rights or any other rights of a shareholder of the Company.
(See Note 8 "Stock Option and Performance Incentive Program" for additional
information on the issuance of stock options in accordance with the Company's
1996 Omnibus Stock Option Plan.)
The following table summarizes disclosures required by SFAS 123 for warrant and
option activity subsequent to December 31, 1997:
Common shares underlying outstanding warrants and options
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Underlying Weighted
Common average
Shares exercise price
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<S> <C> <C>
Balance, December 31, 1997 4,401,775 $ 2.18
Granted 2,264,500 0.75
Exercised (25,000) 0.60
Expired (122,676) 5.50
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Balance, December 31, 1998 6,518,599 1.61
Granted 2,058,500 0.13
Expired (877,199) 1.11
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Balance, December 31, 1999 7,699,899 $ 1.21
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</TABLE>
1999 Warrant Transactions. During the quarter ended June 30, 1999, the Company
granted two warrants to purchase 200,000 shares of common stock, to the holder
of five notes payable aggregating $500,000, for accrued interest through June
27, 1999, valued at $21,107. The warrants are exercisable one year from the date
of grant. The exercise prices were not lower than the closing bid price on the
grant date and expire on December 31, 2004. One warrant to purchase 150,000
shares of common stock may be exercised at $0.16 per share and the other warrant
to purchase 50,000 shares of common stock may be exercised at $0.18 per share.
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On April 1, 1999, the Company as provided in related service or consulting
agreements, granted twelve warrants to purchase an aggregate of 135,000 common
shares, to five directors and seven consultants for services rendered. In
connection therewith, the Company recorded compensation expense to non-employees
of $9,720. The exercise prices were not lower than the closing bid price on the
grant date and expire on December 31, 2004. The warrants are exercisable one
year from the grant date at $0.125 per share.
On April 8, 1999, the Company, as provided in a related consulting agreement,
granted one warrant to purchase an aggregate of 48,000 common shares, to one
consultant for services rendered. In connection therewith, the Company recorded
compensation expense of approximately $2,160. The exercise price was not lower
than the closing bid price on the grant date and expires on December 31, 2004.
The warrant is exercisable one year from the grant date at $0.08 per share.
On April 15, 1999, the Company, as provided in a related consulting agreement,
granted one warrant to purchase an aggregate of 50,000 common shares, to one
consultant for services rendered. In connection therewith, the Company recorded
compensation expense of $4,725. The exercise price was not lower than the
closing bid price on the grant date and expires on December 31, 2004. The
warrant is exercisable one year from the grant date at $0.105 per share.
On May 18, 1999, the Company, as provided in related service or consulting
agreements, granted five warrants to purchase an aggregate of 358,000 common
shares, to five officers and directors for services rendered. In connection
therewith, the Company recorded compensation expense of $2,160 for the warrants
granted to outside directors. The exercise price was not lower than the closing
bid price on the grant date and expires on December 31, 2004. The warrants are
exercisable one year from the grant date at $0.1429 per share.
On June 24, 1999, the Company, in keeping with the intent of a previous
settlement agreement with the two purchasers of the 97D preferred shares, agreed
to extend the expiration date of six warrants to purchase an aggregate of
676,923 common shares, from September 30, 1999, to January 31, 2000. The
warrants are currently exercisable at a price of $2.44 per share.
On August 18, 1999, the Company, as provided in a related consulting agreement,
granted one warrant to purchase an aggregate of 60,000 common shares, to one
consultant for financial consulting services. In connection therewith, the
Company recorded compensation expense of approximately $5,400. The exercise
price was not lower than the closing bid price on the grant date and expires on
December 31, 2002. The warrant is exercisable one year from the date of grant at
$0.1375 per share.
On August 20, 1999, the Company, as provided in a related service agreement,
granted one warrant to one employee to purchase an aggregate of 5,000 common
shares. The exercise price was not lower than the closing bid price on the grant
date and the warrant expires on December 31, 2003. The warrant is exercisable
one year from the grant date at $0.136 per share.
On October 22, 1999, the Company, as provided in a related consulting agreement,
granted one warrant to purchase an aggregate of 70,000 common shares, to one
consultant for consulting services. The exercise price was greater than the
closing bid price on the grant date and expires on December 31, 2004. The
warrant is exercisable one year from the date of grant at $0.1096 per share.
Prior to October 30, 1999, and in conjunction with the issuance of the 99D
Debentures and amended notes, the Company amended existing warrants representing
463,300 shares of underlying common stock set to expire on December 31, 1999,
with an exercise price of $1.20 per share to now expire on
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December 31, 2001, with a new exercise price of $0.30 per share. In connection
therewith the Company recorded prepaid interest of $18,452 which is being
amortized over the two year extension of the debt. (See Note 5 "Notes Payable
and Line-of-Credit" for additional information).
As provided in their related service agreements, the Company on November 1,
1999, granted five warrants to purchase an aggregate of 430,000 common shares to
five employees for services rendered. The exercise prices were not lower than
the closing bid price on the grant date and expire on December 31, 2004. The
warrants are first exercisable one year from the date of grant at $0.088 per
share.
1998 Warrant Transactions. On March 31, 1998, the Company granted certain debt
holders, pursuant to the Company's 1998 debt restructuring, warrants to purchase
an aggregate of 152,500 restricted common shares on or before December 31, 1999,
at an exercise price of $1.20 per share. In connection therewith the Company
recorded interest expense of approximately $94,700 based on the estimated fair
value of the warrants. These warrants expired or were amended as part of the
Company's 1999 debt restructuring (see Note 5 "Notes Payable and
Line-of-Credit").
During the first quarter of 1998, as provided in related service or consulting
agreements, the Company granted nine warrants to purchase an aggregate of
120,000 common shares, to one employee, four directors and four consultants for
services rendered during the quarter ended March 31, 1998. In connection
therewith, the Company recorded compensation expense to non-employees of
approximately $18,000, based on the estimated fair value of the warrants. The
exercise prices were not lower than the closing bid price on the grant date and
expire on December 31, 2003. The warrants become exercisable one year from the
grant date at $0.84 per share.
On April 21, 1998, the Company granted eleven warrants to purchase an aggregate
of 201,000 common shares, to the employees of its TEK-KOL partnership, who were
not employees of the Company. The common shares underlying the warrants vest 25%
on the first day the warrant holder becomes an employee of the Company or other
entity owned by the Company. Consequently, no compensation expense was recorded
by the Company. The remaining shares shall vest 25% each three month period
thereafter, as long as the warrant holder continues to be an employee. The
exercise prices were not lower than the closing bid price on the grant date and
expire on December 31, 2004. The warrants are exercisable at $0.42 per share.
On June 30, 1998, the Company granted certain debt holders, pursuant to the
Company's 1997 debt restructuring, warrants to purchase an aggregate of 152,500
restricted common shares on or before December 31, 1999, at an exercise price of
$1.20 per share. In conjunction therewith, the Company recorded approximately
$93,000 of interest expense. These warrants expired or were amended as part of
the Company's 1999 debt restructuring (See Note 5 "Notes Payable & Line of
Credit").
As provided in related service or consulting agreements, the Company granted
eight warrants to purchase an aggregate of 60,000 common shares, to one
employee, four directors and three consultants for services rendered during the
three month period ended June 30, 1998. In connection therewith, the Company
recorded compensation expense to non-employees of approximately $26,340 based on
the estimated fair value of the warrants. The exercise prices were not lower
than the closing bid price on the grant date and expire on December 31, 2003.
The warrants become exercisable one year from the grant date at $0.625 per
share.
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Effective September 1, 1998, the Company in settlement of certain claims made by
the holders of six warrants representing 676,923 common shares, at an exercise
price of $2.44, agreed to extend the expiration date of the six warrants to
September 30, 1999.
On September 30, 1998, the Company granted certain debt holders, pursuant to the
Company's 1997 debt restructuring, warrants to purchase an aggregate of 152,500
restricted common shares exercisable on or before December 31, 1999, at an
exercise price of $1.20 per share. The warrants are first exercisable one year
from the date of grant. In connection therewith, the Company recorded interest
expense of approximately $15,100, based on the estimated fair value of the
warrants. These warrants expired or were amended as part of the Company's 1999
debt restructuring (See Note 5 "Notes Payable & Line of Credit").
As provided in related service or consulting agreements, the Company on October
1, 1998, granted six warrants to purchase an aggregate 130,000 common shares to
two consultants and four directors for services rendered, valued at
approximately $33,200. The exercise prices were not lower than the closing bid
price on the grant date and expire on October 1, 2003. The warrants are first
exercisable one year from the date of grant at $0.265 per share.
On November 16, 1998, the Company, as provided in a related service agreement,
granted one warrant to purchase an aggregate 35,000 common shares to one
employee. The exercise price was not lower than the closing bid price on the
grant date and expire on December 31, 2003. The warrant is first exercisable one
year from the date of grant at $0.35 per share.
The following table provides the weighted-average exercise price and the
weighted-average remaining contractual life for outstanding warrants and options
at December 31, 1999, grouped into four exercise price ranges:
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Warrants and Options Outstanding Warrants and Options Exercisable
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Number Wt. Avg. Wt. Avg. Number Wt. Avg. Wt. Avg.
Outstanding Remaining Exercise Exercisable Remaining Exercise
Range at 12/31/99 Life (Years) Price at 12/31/99 Life (Years) Price
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 0.08 - $ 0.18 2,033,499 4.7 $ 0.12 - - -
$ 0.26 - $ 0.88 2,503,550 3.1 0.51 1,587,550 3.0 $ 0.45
$ 1.03 - $ 2.44 2,461,873 2.9 1.58 2,245,873 2.4 1.64
$ 4.25 - $10.00 700,977 3.5 5.62 700,977 3.5 5.62
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7,699,899 4,534,400
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Pro Forma Information. As of December 31, 1999, the Company has outstanding
warrants and options as described above. The Company has elected to follow APB
25 and related interpretations in accounting for the warrants and options. As
the exercise price of the warrants and options issued by the Company to
employees equaled the market price of the underlying stock on the grant dates,
no compensation expense was recorded in 1999 and 1998 under APB 25.
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Pro forma information regarding net loss and net loss per share is required by
SFAS 123, and has been determined as if the Company had accounted for the
warrants and options granted subsequent to December 31, 1994, under the fair
value method of SFAS 123. The fair value for these options was estimated at the
grant date using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following
weighted-average assumptions for years 1999 and 1998: risk-free interest rate of
approximately 6%; expected volatility factor ranging from .737 to 1.721,
expected life of the option of 2.0 years, and an expected dividend yield of
zero.
The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the
fair value of traded options which have no vesting restrictions and are fully
transferable. In addition, option valuation models require the input of highly
subjective assumptions including the expected stock price volatility. Because
the Company's warrants and options have characteristics significantly different
from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input
assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management's
opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single
measure of the fair value of the Company's warrants and options. For purposes of
pro forma disclosures, the estimated fair value of the warrants and options are
expensed during the grant year. The Company's historical and pro forma
information follows (in thousands, except for net loss per share information):
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YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 1998
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<S> <C> <C>
Net loss:
Historical $(3,935) $(7,433)
Pro Forma (4,056) (7,858)
Net loss per share - basic:
Historical $ (.10) $ (0.50)
Pro Forma (.10) (0.53)
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In 1995 the Company granted warrants to employees for the purchase of 3,530,000
OCET common shares at $1.00 per share, and canceled a warrant for 850,000 of
those shares in January 1996. As part of the issuance, the exercise price of
these warrants could be satisfied through the issuance of a non-recourse note
receivable. There is no current market for OCET common stock. At December 31,
1999, warrants for the purchase of 471,000 OCET common shares were exercised by
certain holders thereof in exchange for $471,000 in non-recourse notes
receivable. The notes receivable bear interest at 8% simple interest per annum
and mature on December 31, 2004. In addition, the makers of the notes
receivable, to secure payments under the notes, have pledged the OCET common
shares as collateral. The Company has the option in an event of default as
defined therein to foreclose and take possession of the collateral. All
remaining OCET warrants expired on December 31, 1999.
NOTE 8. STOCK OPTION AND PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PROGRAM
In June 1997, the stockholders approved the 1996 Omnibus Stock Option Plan (the
"Stock Plan") pursuant to which a maximum aggregate of 2,000,000 shares was
reserved for grant. Under the Stock Plan, employees may be given an opportunity
to purchase, by way of option, or stock purchase rights, common stock of the
Company. The Stock Plan also provides for the use of stock appreciation rights
and long term performance awards as employee incentives. All options granted
become fully vested to employees with one year of service. The terms and
conditions of each award are at the discretion of the Board of Directors or any
duly authorized committee. As of December 31, 1999, and 1998, the Company had
outstanding options to purchase an aggregate of 1,792,000 and 1,107,000 common
shares, respectively, none of which had been registered with the SEC. The
Company applies APB 25 and related interpretations in accounting for its plan.
In accordance with SFAS 123, as more fully described in Note 7 "Stockholders'
Deficiency," the options have been aggregated with the warrants for the fair
value pro forma disclosure required.
During 1998, the Company granted incentive stock options to purchase 859,000
shares of common stock to employees pursuant to the Stock Plan. The options are
exercisable between $0.265 and $0.843, upon effective registration under the
Securities Act of 1933 or when the common shares underlying the options are
issuable under an exemption from the registration requirements under the
Securities Act of 1933. All the options issued in 1998 expire on the date of
grant in 2003.
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During 1999, the Company granted additional incentive stock options to
employees pursuant to its Stock Plan. The incentive options are exercisable for
a total of 685,000 shares of common stock at $0.125 per share, the closing bid
price on the grant date, to employees of the Company. The options are
exercisable upon effective registration under the Securities Act of 1933 or the
common shares underlying the options are issuable under an exemption from the
registration requirements under the Securities Act of 1933. The options shall
expire on April 1, 2004.
NOTE 9. MANDATORILY REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK
Mandatorily redeemable preferred stock consists of 2,200 authorized shares of
Series 98C 6% Convertible Preferred stock. As of December 31, 1999, all of the
Series 98C 6% Convertible Preferred stock had been converted.
Prior to completion of the Series 98C mandatorily redeemable preferred stock
offering, the Company, in conjunction with the offering received $350,000 in
cash as a bridge loan from three foreign accredited investors. The bridge loan
was in the form of three 12% notes payable to the three investors who also
participated in the Series 98C Preferred Stock offering. The Company issued
15,508 shares of common stock for interest on the bridge loan valued at $4,652.
On November 4, 1998, the Company issued 950 shares of $0.01 par value, 6%
Convertible Preferred Series 98C and six warrants to four foreign investors for
cash and notes payable. The Company received net proceeds of $918,000
representing the completion of the first tranche of this Preferred series. These
shares have a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share and accrue dividends at
6% per annum which are cumulative. The number of shares of common stock to be
issued upon conversion of the 98C Preferred Shares will be determined by
dividing the amount to be converted by the lesser of $0.46 or 75% of the five
lowest closing bid prices of the common stock during the Lookback Period. The
Lookback Period is defined as the five trading days immediately preceding the
date the notice of conversion is received by the Company. After the last trading
day of each month that the Series 98C Preferred Stock remains outstanding,
starting on the first day of the fourth month after the closing date, the
Lookback Period will be increased by two trading days per month until the
Lookback Period equals a maximum of 30 trading days. The holder of the Series
98C Preferred Stock is precluded from converting any portion which would cause
the holder to be deemed to be the beneficial owner of 4.99% or more of the
issued and outstanding common stock of the Company. The 98C Preferred Stock is
redeemable at the option of the Company, in whole or in part, in cash, at 125%
of the Liquidation value plus accrued and unpaid dividends. In the event the 98C
Preferred Stock is not converted two years from the Closing Date then the
outstanding 98C Preferred Stock shall be redeemed by the Company as if the
Company voluntarily elected such redemption. For the Series 98C Preferred Stock,
upon the occurrence of certain events including a change in control, sale of
substantially all the assets, the consummation of one or more equity financings
resulting in net proceeds of $4 million, or an event of default, the Company
must pay to the holders liquidated damages in the amount of 125% of the $1,000
per share liquidation preference. The six warrants which are convertible into
47,500 shares of common stock, contain an exercise price equal to 110% of the
average closing bid price for the five trading days preceding the closing date
($0.51). The warrants are exercisable two days following the closing date and
expire on November 4, 2003.
The shares of common stock underlying the 98C Preferred shares and warrants are
subject to a Registration Rights Agreement, which requires the Company to file a
registration statement for these securities with the Securities and Exchange
Commission ("SEC"). The registration statement was filed and declared effective
by the SEC within the prescribed time period.
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In connection with the sale of the first tranche of 98C Preferred Shares, the
Company paid an unaffiliated placement agent a fee consisting of $25,000 in
cash, 70 shares of 98C Preferred Stock having a value of $70,000 and warrants to
purchase 47,500 shares of common stock as compensation for placement services.
The warrants are exercisable at 110% of the average closing bid price for the
five trading days preceding the closing date ($0.51). The warrants are
exercisable two days following the closing date and expire on November 4, 2003.
In addition to the placement agent fees the Company paid $7,000 in cash for
legal and escrow fees incurred in connection with this transaction. The net
proceeds of this transaction will be used for working capital purposes.
On December 1, 1998 (a closing date), the Company issued 250 shares of $0.01 par
value, 6% Convertible Preferred Series 98C ("Series 98C Preferred") and one
warrant to one foreign investor for cash. The Company received net proceeds of
$247,500 which represents the second tranche of the Series 98C Preferred.
Additionally, on December 11, 1998 (a closing date), the Company issued 250
shares of $0.01 par value, Series 98C Preferred and one warrant to one foreign
investor for cash. The Company received net proceeds of $247,500 which
represents the third tranche of the Series, 98C Preferred. These shares have a
liquidation preference of $1,000 per share and a dividend preference of 6% per
annum, cumulative. The number of shares of common stock to be issued upon
conversion for each tranche of the Series 98C Preferred will be determined by
dividing the amount to be converted by the lesser of: (i) $0.36 for the second
tranche and $0.40 for the third tranche; or (ii) 75% of the five lowest closing
bid prices of the common stock during the Lookback Period. The warrants are
convertible into 12,500 shares of common stock each, at an exercise price equal
to 110% of the average closing bid price for the five trading days preceding the
Closing Date ($0.38 for the second tranche and $0.40 for the third tranche). The
warrants are exercisable beginning two days following the closing date and
expire five years from the respective closing dates.
The shares of common stock underlying the second and third tranches of the 98C
Preferred and warrants are subject to a Registration Rights Agreement, which
requires the Company to file a registration statement for these securities with
the SEC. The registration statement was filed and declared effective by the SEC
within the prescribed time period.
In connection with the sale of the second and third tranches of the Series 98C
Preferred, the Company paid an unaffiliated placement agent a fee consisting of
50 shares of 98C Preferred Stock having a face value of $50,000 and warrants to
purchase 25,000 shares of common stock as compensation for placement services.
The warrants are exercisable at 110% of the average closing bid price for the
five trading days preceding the closing date. The warrants are exercisable
beginning two days following the closing date and expire five years from the
closing date. The net proceeds of this transaction will be used for working
capital purposes.
The difference between the estimated fair value of the redeemable preferred
shares at their issue date and the mandatory redemption amount is being ratably
accreted, over the two year term of the Series 98C Preferred, by charges to
accumulated deficit. At the redemption date, the carrying amount of such shares
will equal the mandatory redemption amount plus accumulated dividends unless the
shares are converted by the holders prior to the redemption date. Imputed and
accreted dividends aggregating $455,496 were recorded in connection with the
issuance of the 98C Preferred Shares. The imputed dividends have been included
in the computation of net loss per common share as disclosed in Note 1
"Business, Organization and Principles of Consolidation."
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NOTE 10. MINORITY INTEREST
At December 31, 1999, the Company reported minority interest in the consolidated
balance sheet of $471,000. This minority interest resulted from the exercise of
two warrants held by former employees of the Company to acquire 471,000 shares
of OCET in return for two notes payable. (See Note 7 "Stockholders'
Deficiency" for more information.) For financial reporting purposes, the assets,
liabilities and earnings of OCET are consolidated with the Company's financial
statements and the notes receivable resulting from the transaction are shown as
a reduction of stockholders' equity.
NOTE 11. ASSET ACQUISITION
On December 9, 1999, the Company entered into an agreement (the "Amended
Acquisition Agreement") with Bluegrass Coal Development Company ("Bluegrass")
and Americoal Development Company ("Americoal"), both wholly-owned subsidiaries
of AEI to purchase (1) Bluegrass' 50% interest in the LFC Technology as well as
Bluegrass' interest in the TEK-KOL partnership; (2) the ENCOAL corporation,
which owns the ENCOAL LFC demonstration plant; certain existing permits
necessary to build a commercial sized LFC plant near Gillette, Wyoming; among
other tangible and intangible LFC assets and (3) NuCoal LLC which owns certain
design and engineering drawings for the construction of a commercial LFC plant.
The Company has accounted for this purchase as an acquisition of assets.
The aggregate purchase price recorded by the Company was approximately
$3,218,000 consisting of a $1,980,000 promissory note due in five years with
interest thereon at the prime rate, the assumption of a $1.13 million invoice
due MHI by Bluegrass, the assumption of various other liabilities aggregating
approximately $88,000 and $20,000 in acquisition related costs. The purchase
price was allocated as follows: (a) approximately $735,000 for current assets
consisting mainly of accounts receivable and inventory, (b) approximately
$2,135,000 for the ENCOAL Demonstration Plant and LFC related equipment, (c)
approximately $224,000 for engineering drawings and (d) $124,000 for the
remaining LFC technology rights.
In addition, the Company agreed to (a) the execution of a promissory note
payable of $231,408 with interest thereon at the prime rate, due at the end of
the first quarter of 2000, for various employee related expenses payable to AEI
by the Company prior to the closing date. The note payable is secured by future
royalties from the licensing of the LFC technology.
Further, subsequent to the closing date and prior to the end of the first
quarter of 2000, the Amended Acquisition Agreement requires the Company to
provide AEI (a) with a release, which the Department of Energy ("DOE") has
already provided, from the attendant obligations pursuant to the ENCOAL
Demonstration Plant Cooperative Agreement with the DOE whereby the Company and
the DOE agree to discharge and release AEI its successors, assigns and
affiliates, with the Company becoming solely liable for the performance and
terms thereunder, (b) a release and discharge from Vulcan and Triton LLC of
Bluegrass, AEI, WCT (collectively "AEI") and their affiliates from a $10 million
bonding obligation and all indemnities which AEI has provided, (c) an assignment
of the "ENCOAL Use and Indemnification Agreement" by Triton LLC to the Company
(d) a release of all duties, obligations, covenants and liabilities of AEI
pursuant to the ENCOAL Use and Indemnification Agreement and (e) the release of
AEI and assignment to the Company of various other permits and their attendant
obligations related to the operation of the ENCOAL plant. Pursuant to the terms
of the Amended Acquisition Agreement the Company has pledged the stock of ENCOAL
and the membership interest in NuCoal, which are being held by an independent
third party, and the Company may not operate, test or modify the ENCOAL plant
until the conditions set forth in items (a), (b) and (c) above have been met.
Subsequent to December 9, 1999, the Company is responsible for reasonable and
necessary costs and expenses for the ENCOAL facilities. In the event the Company
is unable to complete or obtain a
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waiver on any of the foregoing, AEI may, pursuant to the security agreements
retake possession of the assets pledged as collateral. The obligations
described in (a), (c), and (e) above have been satisfied.
NOTE 12. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company has entered into the following transactions with related parties:
a) The Company sold 200 Series P-90 preferred shares for $22,000 to two
officers in 1990. Each preferred share is convertible into 250 restricted
common shares upon payment of a price that was reduced from $15.00 per
share to $1.375 per share in 1995. These shares are still outstanding as
of December 31, 1999.
b) During the three month period ended June 30, 1999, the Company issued for
cash one 12% note payable with a face value of $50,000 to an entity
controlled by one outside director. The principal and interest on the note
payable after extension are both due on November 15, 2000.
c) As of December 31, 1999, the Company owed four officers/directors
approximately $435,000, for deferred compensation. This amount has been
included with accrued salaries and benefits in the Company's balance sheet.
d) On September 30, 1999, the Company issued an aggregate of 225,226 shares
of restricted common stock to two officers/directors of the Company in
return for $20,000 in cash. In addition, the Company granted purchasers of
these restricted securities piggy-back registration rights. On that date,
the bid price of the Company's unrestricted common stock was $0.129 per
share.
e) During the three month period ended June 30, 1999, the Company issued one
12% note payable with a face value of $25,000 and a warrant to purchase
17,500 shares of common stock to one outside director for $25,000. The note
bears simple interest which is payable quarterly, at the Company's option,
in cash or restricted common stock. In the event the Company elects to
distribute common stock, the price of the common stock used to determine the
number of shares to be issued will be the greater of (a) the average stock
price for the last ten trading days of each quarter or (b) $0.25 per share.
The principal of the note payable is due on April 23, 2001, in cash. The
warrant is exercisable one year from the date of grant at a price of $0.12
per share. The exercise price was not lower than the closing bid price on
the grant date and expires on December 31, 2004. In addition, the Company
issued 524,790 shares of restricted common stock to this director in return
for $85,000 in cash. In October, 1999, the Company issued 5,261 shares of
restricted common stock for interest on this note valued at $1,315.
NOTE 13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
(a) The Company leases its corporate offices under an operating lease
agreement which provides for annual escalation of rental payments and
expires in December 2000. The Company's OCET subsidiary leases its
laboratory facilities under an operating lease agreement which expires in
May 2000. AMS leases its manufacturing facility under an operating lease
agreement which expired in October 1998 and is currently on a monthly
basis. Under the terms of the lease agreements, the lessee pays taxes,
maintenance and insurance. As of December 31, 1999, the Company had no
other significant commitments under capital or operating leases. Total
rent expense relating to leased facilities was approximately $442,000 and
$395,000 in 1999 and 1998, respectively.
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Future minimum annual operating lease commitments aggregate approximately
$178,000 due in 2000.
b) As required in the LFC Technologies, LLC Operating Agreement the Company
may be required from time to time to make contributions to LFC
Technologies, LLC, the Company's new joint venture with a subsidiary of
Mitsubishi Corp.
c) The Company has employment agreements with its executives, the terms of
which expire on December 31, 2000. Such agreements, which have been
revised from time to time, provide for minimum salary levels. The
agreements contain change-in-control provisions that would automatically
extend the date of the employment agreements by one year from the date of
change. The maximum contingent liability under these agreements, in such
event, is approximately $1.3 million.
NOTE 14. INCOME TAXES
The significant components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities
are:
1999
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Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforwards $ 21,010,000
Depreciation and amortization 46,000
Research and development credits 458,000
Accrued interest 78,000
Stock for services 239,000
Other 74,000
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21,905,000
Deferred tax liabilities - Other (95,000)
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Net deferred tax assets 21,810,000
Deferred tax assets valuation allowance (21,810,000)
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$ -
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At December 31, 1999, the Company had net operating losses available for
carryforward for federal and state tax purposes of approximately $58,231,000 and
$12,650,000, respectively. Federal and state loss carryforwards of $343,000 and
$4,645,000, respectively, expired in 1999 and will not be available for
carryforward into 2000. The difference between federal and state loss
carryforwards is primarily attributable to the 50% limitation of California loss
carryforwards. The Company also has federal research credit carryforwards of
approximately $450,000 which will begin to expire in 2004 unless previously
utilized.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
At December 31, 1999, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards for
federal and state tax purposes expiring as follows:
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Year Expires Federal State
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<S> <C> <C>
2000 $ 368,000 $ 3,879,000
2001 849,000 1,979,000
2002 1,151,000 2,215,000
2003 1,217,000 2,710,000
2004 6,984,000 1,867,000
2005 2,288,000 -
2006 3,750,000 -
2007 8,111,000 -
2008 5,723,000 -
2009 5,057,000 -
2010 4,614,000 -
2011 4,654,000 -
2012 4,385,000 -
2013 5,383,000 -
2014 3,697,000 -
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Total loss carryforwards $ 58,231,000 $ 12,650,000
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Note 15. Extraordinary Item
In December 1999 the Company recorded an extraordinary gain on the forgiveness
of a $1.13 million debt. The extraordinary gain on forgiveness of debt is
related to the assumption of a $1.13 million liability to Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries ("MHI") which the Company assumed with its acquisition of various
assets from AEI (See Note 4 "LFC Process Related Assets"). This liability was
subsequently forgiven by MHI in accordance with the restructured LFC Tech joint
venture agreements with MLFC. (See Note 11 "Asset Acquisition"). The Company
recorded the extraordinary gain on its consolidated statement of operations on
a gross basis, as no tax liability was incurred due to sufficient state and
federal loss carryforwards.
NOTE 16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
During January and February of 2000 the Company raised approximately $1 million,
net of placement agent fees, through the issuance of approximately $486,000 in
short-term notes payable and approximately three million shares of restricted
common shares to accredited investors.
ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS
ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None
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PART III
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The information required by this Part III will be provided in the Company's
definitive proxy statement for the Company's 2000 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
(involving the election of Directors), which definitive proxy statement will be
filed pursuant to Regulation 14A no later than April 30, 2000, and is
incorporated herein by this reference to the following extent:
ITEM 9. DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS
The information called for by this Item will be set forth under the captions
"Election of Directors - Information about Nominees and Executive Officers" and
"Section 16(A) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance" in the Company's
Definitive Proxy Statement.
ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information called for by this Item will be set forth under the captions
"Information Concerning Board of Directors - Compensation of Directors,"
and "Executive Compensation" in the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement.
ITEM 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL
OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The information called for by this Item will be set forth under the caption
"Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management" in the
Company's Definitive Proxy Statement.
ITEM 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The information called for by this Item will be set forth under the caption
"Certain Relationships and Related Transactions" in the Company's Definitive
Proxy Statement.
ITEM 13. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits
The following documents are filed as exhibits to this Form 10-KSB.
2.1 Merger Agreement between VDI and Genesis.(2)
3.1.1 Articles of Incorporation, as amended.(1)
3.1.2 Restated Articles of Incorporation.(5)
3.1.3 Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of SGI
International.(26)
3.2.1 By-laws, as amended.(2)(3)
3.2.2 Amended and Restated By-laws.(5)
3.2.3 By-Laws, as Amended (9/20/90).(10)
4.1.1 Form of Warrants - Authorized Before 1987.(1)
4.1.2 Form of Warrants - Series A through H.(5)
4.1.21 Form of Amended Warrants.(11)
4.1.22 Form of Amended Warrants.(12)
4.1.3 Form of Warrants - Series I, M, S and P.(5)
4.1.4 Form of Warrants - Series XX.(9)
4.2 Form of Series 86B Promissory Notes.(4)
4.3 Form of Series 86C Promissory Notes.(4)
4.4 Form of Series 90A Units (Promissory Note and Preferred stock).(10)
4.5 Form of Series 90B Units (Promissory Note and Preferred Stock).(10)
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4.6 Form of Series 90C Units (Promissory Note and Preferred Stock).(10)
4.7 Form of Series 90D Units (Promissory Note and Preferred Stock).(10)
4.8 Form of Series P90 Preferred Stock.(10)
4.9 Form of Series PS90 Preferred Stock.(10)
4.10 Form of Series 91A Units (Promissory Note and Preferred Stock).(13)
4.11 Form of Series 91B Units (Promissory Note and Preferred Stock).(13)
4.12 Form of Series 91C Units (Promissory Note and Preferred Stock).(13)
4.13 Form of Series 91D Units (Promissory Note and Preferred Stock).(13)
4.14 Form of Series 91E Units (Promissory Note and Preferred Stock).(13)
4.15 Form of Series 91V Units (Promissory Note and Preferred Stock).(13)
4.16 Form of Series 91P Preferred Stock.(13)
4.17 Form of Series 91R Preferred Stock.(13)
4.18 Form of Series 91S Preferred Stock.(13)
4.19 Form of Series 91T Preferred Stock.(13)
4.20 Form of Series 91M Preferred Stock.(13)
4.21 Form of Series 92A Preferred Stock.(14)
4.22 Form of Series 92B Preferred Stock.(14)
4.23 Form of Series 93A93B Units (Promissory Note and Preferred Stock).(17)
4.24 Form of Series 93B Units (Promissory Note and Preferred Stock).(17)
4.25 Form of Series 93C Units (Promissory Note and Preferred Stock).(17)
4.26 Form of Series 94A Units (Promissory Note and Preferred Stock).(18)
4.27 Form of Series 94B Units (Promissory Note and Preferred Stock).(18)
4.28 Form of Series 95R Convertible Preferred Stock. (21)
4.29 Form of Series 96A Convertible Preferred Stock. (22)
4.30 Form of Series 96B Convertible Preferred Stock. (22)
4.31 Certificate of Secretary re: Designation of Series 97C Preferred
Stock.(23)
4.32 Form of Common Stock Certificate.(23)
4.33 Form of Warrant Certificate re: Existing Warrants.(24)
4.34 Form of Stock Purchase Warrant re: 97D and 97F Preferred Stock.(24)
4.35 Form of Stock Purchase Warrant re: Series 97B Preferred Stock.(23)
4.36 Form of Stock Purchase Warrant re Series 97G Preferred Stock.(23)
4.37 Agreement between the Registrant and AEM dated December 11, 1997.(23)
4.38 Form of Series 98A Stock Purchase Warrant.(25)
4.39 Amended Certificate of Secretary re: Designation of Series 98D
Preferred Stock.(25)
4.40 Form of Series 98D Convertible Preferred Stock.(25)
4.41 Form of Series 98D Convertible Debentures.(25)
4.42 Form of 12% Promissory Note dated September 9, 1998.(25)
4.43 Certificate of Secretary re: Designation of Series 96B Preferred
Stock. (26)
4.44 Amended Certificate of Secretary re: Designation of Series 97B
Preferred Stock. (26)
4.45 Promissory Note dated January 28, 1999, for $250,000 payable to
Ben Reppond.(27)
4.46 Form of Promissory Notes payable to Settondown Capital International,
Ltd.(27)
4.47 Form of Restricted Stock Subscription Agreement.(28)
4.48 Promissory Note dated April 14, 1999, for $50,000.(28)
4.49 Promissory Note dated April 23, 1999, for $25,000.(28)
4.50 Form of Extension Agreement dated June 24, 1998.(28)
4.51 Form of Note Extension Agreement dated March 24, 1999.(28)
4.52 Amended Certificate of Secretary re: Designation of Series 99-D
Preferred Stock.(29)
4.53 Form of Restricted Stock Purchase Agreement.(29)
4.54 Form of Series 99-D Convertible Preferred Stock.(29)
4.55 Form of Series 99-D Convertible Debentures.(29)
4.56 Form of Amended Stock Purchase Warrant re: Series 99-D Offering dtd
August 27, 1999.(29)
4.57 Third Amendment to Promissory Note dated January 28, 1999, for
$250,000 payable to Ben Reppond.(30)
4.58 Form of Non Recourse Promissory Note dated December 31, 1999.(30)
10.1 Lease of executive offices (LJF).(10)
10.1.1 First amendment to Lease of Executive offices dated as of 10/17/95. (21)
10.2 Modification Agreement dated as of 10/1/87.(6)
10.3 Participation Agreement (including Participation Agreement,
Confidentiality Agreement and Addendum).(5)
10.4 Partnership Agreement, dated as of 9/30/89.(8)
10.4.1 First Amendment to Partnership Agreement dated as of 12/1/91.(13)
10.4.2 Second Amendment to Partnership Agreement dated as of 5/1/95.(21)
10.5 License to SGI International, dated as of 9/30/89.(8)
10.6 License to Shell Mining Company, dated as of 9/30/89.(8)
10.7 First Amendment to License to Shell Mining Company, dated as of
5/01/95.(21)
10.8 Accounting Procedures.(8)
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10.9 Letter of Intent dated June 5, 1993, between Company & Shanxi Coal
Bureau, China.(15)
10.10 Letter of Intent dated July 16, 1993, between Company & Fushun Coal
Mine Administration, China. (15)
10.11 Letter of Intent dated January 28, 1994, between Company and Shandong
Provincial Coal Bureau, and Comprehensive Utilization
Corporation of Shandong Coal Industry, China.(16)
10.12 Acquisition Agreement dated as of September 8, 1995.(20)
10.13.1 Lending and Commitment Agreement dated as of September 8, 1995.(20)
10.13.2 First Amendment to Acquisition and Funding Agreement dated as of
September 22, 1995.(20)
10.13.3 Second Amendment to Acquisition & Funding Agreement dated as of
October 20, 1995.(19)
10.14 Technology Transfer Agreement (SGI/OCET) dated 3/17/95.(21)
10.14.1 First Amendment to Technology Transfer Agreement dated as of
5/15/95.(21)
10.14.2 Second Amendment to Technology Transfer Agreement dated as of
August 25, 1996. (22)
10.15 LFC Joint Venture Formation Agreement dated January 14, 1999, between
Registrant and MLFC Corporation.(26)
10.16 Amended Operating Agreement dated January 14, 1999, between Registrant
and MLFC Corporation.(26)
10.17 Amended License Agreement dated January 14, 1999, between Registrant
and LFC Technologies, LLC. (26)
10.18 Amended and Restated Services Agreement dated January 14, 1999,
between Registrant and MLFC Corporation and LFC Technologies, LLC. (26)
10.19 Security Agreement dated January 14, 1999, between Registrant and
MLFC Corporation. (26)
10.20 Form of Compensation Agreement dated March 1, 1999.(28)
10.21 Second Amendment to LFC Technologies, LLC Operating Agreement.(29)
10.22 Amendment of Security Agreement.(29)
10.23 Form of Agreement and Assignment by SGI International to LFC
Technologies, LLC.(29)
10.24 LFC Technologies, LLC Second Amendment to the License Agreement.(29)
10.25 Addendum to Amended and Restated Service Agreement.(29)
10.26 Transfer and Development Agreement.(29)
10.27 Consulting Agreement dated October 5, 1999, between Registrant and
Elon A. Place.(30)
10.28 Form of OCET Stock Pledge Agreement between the Registrant and the
holders thereof.(30)
22.1 Subsidiaries.(30)
22.2 Consent of J.H. Cohn LLP, Independent Auditors.(30)
99.1 Other Notes (Healy Alaska).(7)
* Management contract or compensatory plan.
(1) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Registration Statement on
Form S-14 (File No. 2-93124) (the "Registration Statement") filed on
September 6, 1984.
(2) Incorporated by reference to Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement
filed on April 24, 1985.
(3) Incorporated by reference to Report on Form 10-K (File No. 2-93124) for
the year ended December 31, 1985.
(4) Incorporated by reference to Report on Form 10-K (File No. 2-93124) for
the year ended December 31, 1986.
(5) Incorporated by reference to Report on Form 10-K (File No. 2-93124) for
the year ended December 31, 1987.
(6) Incorporated by reference to Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 2-93124) for
the quarter ended September 30, 1987.
(7) Incorporated by reference to Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 2-93124) for
the quarter ended June 30, 1988.
(8) Incorporated by reference to Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 2-93124) for
the quarter ended March 31, 1990.
(9) Incorporated by reference to Report on Form 10-K (File No. 2-93124) for
the year ended December 31, 1988.
(10) Incorporated by reference to Report on Form 10-K (File No. 2-93124) for
the year ended December 31, 1990.
(11) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 in Registration Statement on Form
S-8 (File No. 2-93124) filed on December 1990.
(12) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 in Registration Statement on Form
S-8 (File No. 2-93124) filed on March 1, 1991.
(13) Incorporated by reference to Report on Form 10-K (File No. 2-93124) for
the year ended December 31, 1991.
(14) Incorporated by reference to Report on Form 10-K (File No. 2-93124) for
the l year ended December 31, 1992.
(15) Incorporated by reference to 1st Amendment to Form S-1 filed
December 20, 1993.
(16) Incorporated by reference to 3rd Amendment to Form S-1 filed March 9, 1994.
(17) Incorporated by reference to Report on Form 10K (File No. 2-93124) for
the year ended December 31, 1993.
(18) Incorporated by reference to Report on Form 10K (File No. 2-93124) for
the year ended December 31, 1994.
(19) Incorporated by reference to Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 2-93124) for
the quarter ending September 30, 1995.
(20) Incorporated by reference to Report on Form 8-K/A (File No. 2-93124)
filed October 6, 1995.
(21) Incorporated by reference to Report on Form 10-K (File No. 2-93124)
for the year ended December 31, 1995.
(22) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 in Registration Statement on Form
S-8 (File No. 2-93124) filed on December 26, 1996.
(23) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 in Registration Statement on Form
S-2 (File No. 2-93124) filed on January 23, 1998.
(24) Incorporated by reference to Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 2-93124) for
the quarter ending September 30, 1997.
(25) Incorporated by reference to Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 2-93124) for
the quarter ending September 30, 1998.
(26) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 and 10 in Registration Statement
on Form S-2 (File No. 2-93124) filed on February 4, 1999.
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(27) Incorporated by reference to Report on Form 10-QSB (File No. 2-93124) for
the quarter ending March 31, 1999.
(28) Incorporated by reference to Report on Form 10-QSB (File No. 2-93124) for
the quarter ending June 30, 1999.
(29) Incorporated by reference to Report on Form 10-QSB (File No. 2-93124) for
the quarter ending September 30, 1999.
(30) Filed herewith.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K.
On December 14, 1999, the Company filed an amendment to its Current Report on
Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, initially on May
10, 1999, and amended on May 18, 1999, that it had completed the purchase of
various assets from subsidiaries of AEI Resources on December 9, 1999.
SGI International
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized on this 28th day of March 2000.
SGI INTERNATIONAL
By: /s/ MICHAEL L. ROSE
- ------------------------
Michael L. Rose, CEO
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report
has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and
in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
SIGNATURES TITLE DATE
/s/ MICHAEL L. ROSE President and Chief Executive March 28, 2000
- ----------------------- Officer, Director
Michael L. Rose
/s/ GEORGE E. DONLOU Vice President Finance/ March 28, 2000
- ----------------------- Controller
George E. Donlou
/s/ JAMES W. MAHLER Executive Vice President, March 28, 2000
- ----------------------- Director
James W. Mahler
/s/ JOHN R. TAYLOR Senior Vice President, Directo March 28, 2000
- -----------------------
John R. Taylor
/s/ ERNEST P. ESZTERGAR Senior Vice President Technology, March 28, 2000
- ----------------------- Director
Ernest P. Esztergar
/s/ JEFFREY L. SMITH Director March 28, 2000
- -----------------------
Jeffrey L. Smith
/s/ NORMAN GRANT Director March 28, 2000
- -----------------------
Norman Grant
/s/ WILLIAM A. KERR Director March 28, 2000
- -----------------------
William A. Kerr
SGI International
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THIRD AMENDMENT
TO PROMISSORY NOTE
This Amendment Agreement (the "Amendment") is made effective
as of October 11, 1999, by and between SGI International, a Utah Corporation
("SGI" or the "Company") and Ben Reppond, ("Lender").
RECITALS
A. SGI issued a promissory note (the "Note") to Lender dated as of January 28,
1999, in the principal amount of $250,000.
B. The parties contemplated that the note would be used as the purchase price
for Preferred Shares to be issued by SGI.
C. Company and Lender desire to exchange $150,000 of principal and accrued
interest from said Note, for restricted stock as more specifically
described in a Restricted Stock Subscription Agreement of even date
attached hereto as Exhibit A, and to further extend the terms of the Note
to and including November 1, 2000.
AGREEMENT
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and conditions of this
Third Amendment, the parties do hereby agree as follows:
1. Reduction of Principal. The principal amount of said Note is hereby amended
to $100,000.
2. Extension of Maturity Date. The maturity date of said Note is hereby amended
to November 1, 2000.
3. Restricted Common Stock. At maturity, both the remaining principal amount
and accrued interest thereon shall be payable in Restricted Common Stock of
Company, calculated at 75% of the average closing bid price for the five (5)
trading days prior to maturity.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this Agreement by their
duly authorized signatories as of the day and year first written above.
SGI International, Inc. LENDER: Ben Reppond
By: Michael L. Rose By: Ben Reppond, an individual
Title: CEO/President
NON RECOURSE PROMISSORY NOTE
$____________.00 _________, 19___
La Jolla, California
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, ________________ (hereinafter "Maker") promises to pay to
the order of OCET Corporation, a Delaware corporation (hereinafter "Holder") at
1200 Prospect, Suite 325, La Jolla, California 92037 or at such other place as
may be designated in writing by Holder, the principal sum of $________.00 plus
interest thereon at the higher of eight percent (8%) simple interest per year or
that interest rate below which the IRS would impute income to Maker. All
principal and interest shall be due and payable on a date five years from the
date hereof.
Maker shall have the right at any time to repay any amount of principal or
interest due under this Note, without penalty. All repayments of principal shall
be applied to the latest principal maturity or maturities then remaining unpaid.
If default be made in the payment of the principal and interest, when due,
or in the payment of any other sum required to be paid under this Note, and the
default is not cured within thirty (30) days after written notice from Holder to
Maker, then the principal sum remaining unpaid hereunder, together with accrued
interest thereon, shall thereupon become immediately due and payable at the
option of Holder. Failure to exercise the option to accelerate the obligations
of this Note shall not constitute a waiver of the right to exercise the same in
the event of any subsequent default.
This Note is secured by OCET common stock purchased by Maker under a
Warrant. As provided in the Warrant and also herein, any and all liability of
Maker arising under this Note, or any prior Note, or arising under the Warrant,
is limited to the OCET common stock, which is and shall be the sole and only
security for this Note. By accepting this Note, Holder agrees that no deficiency
judgement may be sought or obtained against Maker.
By accepting this Note, Holder further agrees that it will not declare a
default nor exercise any of the rights contained in the Assignment of the Stock
as Security unless Maker has failed to comply with the terms of this Note.
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Maker
Consulting Agreement
This Consulting Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into effective as of the 5th
day of October 1999, by and between SGI International, a Utah corporation (the
"Company"), 1200 Prospect, Suite 325, La Jolla, CA 92037, and Elon A. Place
("Consultant"), 3650/23 So. Decatur #121, Las Vegas, NV 89103.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the agreements, covenants, and
conditions contained herein, Company and Consultant hereby agree as follows:
1. Performance by Consultant. Consultant agrees to provide consulting services
(the "Services") to Company as directed by its Chief Executive Officer. Services
shall include, but not be limited to, advice, assistance, and information
supplied by Consultant, or developed with the use of any of Consultant's
information, equipment, personnel, goods or facilities pertaining to the
Company's activities.
2. Payment for Services.
a. Consulting Fee. Company agrees to pay Consultant for the Services at
the rate of Sixty Five Dollars ($65.00) per hour. Consultant shall have the
option to be paid for the services in cash or in restricted stock. The number of
shares of restricted stock shall be determined by dividing the total amount of
the any unpaid invoices by the average bid price of SGI's stock for the 10
trading days commencing on the date hereof. SGI shall include such restricted
stock, if any, in the next Registration Statement or S-8 that it files,
providing there is no limitation or restriction that would preclude it from
doing so.
b. Expenses. Consultant shall be reimbursed for reasonable expenses, including
but not limited to travel, long distance telephone charges, and mileage at the
rate of $.31 a mile.
c. Warrants. The Company will also issue Consultant a warrant for his
Services for 70,000 shares with an exercise price set at the ten day average of
the bid price of SGI's stock commencing on the date hereof. SGI shall include
the restricted stock underlying such warrant in the next Registration Statement
or S-8 that it files, providing there is no limitation or restriction that would
preclude it from doing so.
d. Invoices. Consultant shall invoice Company monthly for Services
rendered during the preceding month. The invoice will include the hours of work
by day and reflect the amount and details of any expenses. Consultant agrees
that Company may audit the billing and expense documentation for a period of one
year from the date of the invoice submittal. Consultant must notify Company by
January 30, 2000, of his election to be paid in restricted stock. All invoices
will be due and payable by Company on or before January 30, 2000.
3. Obligations of Consultant.
a. Key Person. Company and Consultant agree that the Services will be performed
personally by Elon Place or his designee provided such designee is approved by
the Company pursuant to Section 12.
b. Consultations, Reports. Consultant agrees upon reasonable advance
notice to make available Elon Place for meetings requested by the Company. If
Company requests it, Consultant shall prepare and submit to Company a monthly
written report setting forth the status of such work performed in a format to be
mutually agreed upon by Consultant and Company.
c. Regeneration of Lost or Damaged Work. Consultant shall, at its own
expense, promptly replace or regenerate any work that does not meet the
requirements of this Agreement including regeneration of new data and reperform
any work or recover incorrect or mistaken data or information from Consultant's
or Company's data sources. In the event that Consultant fails to perform in
accordance with this paragraph, Company shall have a right to cancel any
restricted stock issued hereunder to the extent necessary to compensate Company
for causing the reperformance of the Services.
4. Obligations of Company. Company agrees to make available to Consultant, upon
reasonable notice, computer programs, data, and any documentation required by
Consultant to perform and complete the Services.
5. Confidentiality, Disclosure, and Ownership.
a. Ownership. Consultant agrees that the Company is the owner of all
right, title and interest in the Confidential information and data (the
"Confidential Information") relating to business, legal and confidential
materials that Company has developed or trade secrets or intellectual property.
Company shall also own all other related material used by, developed and paid
for by it in connection with the performance of any Services provided by
Consultant pursuant to this Agreement.
b. Disclosure. Consultant desires to have the Confidential Information
disclosed to him to enable him to render the Services to Company. Company is
prepared to make such Confidential Information as it deems necessary
available to Consultant for the aforesaid purpose on the following
understanding:
For the purpose of this Agreement:
The term "Confidential Information" shall not include any information
which:
(i) is "publicly available" information. The phrase "publicly available"
information shall mean readily accessible to the public in a written
publication;
(ii) is known to Consultant from sources other than Company or its
Affiliates prior to the receipt of the same hereunder from Company or its
Affiliates;
(iii) is received by Consultant without restriction on disclosure from
a third party who is legally in possession of such information and has a right
to reveal the same to Consultant.
(iv) "Affiliate(s)" of Company shall mean any person or entity directly
or indirectly controlling, controlled by or under common control with Company.
c. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Consultant shall
have the right to use general skills and capabilities developed as a result of
his performance of Services for his own benefit or the benefit of others subject
to the obligations of Consultant set forth hereinafter.
d. Confidentiality. Consultant agrees to hold the Confidential Information in
confidence and not to reproduce or disclose it to others nor to use it, except
as herein authorized in writing or as may later be authorized in writing
by Company.
e. Usage. Both parties agree that the Consultant may use such Confidential
Information in connection with, but only in connection with, the purpose
previously stated herein.
6. Warranties. Consultant hereby warrants that he will carry out his work in
accord with generally accepted practices. Company's sole remedy shall consist of
the reperformance of any disputed work. Company must notify Consultant of any
dissatisfaction with the work of Consultant within thirty (30) days after
completion of the work in question.
7. Termination. This Agreement shall be effective on the Effective Date and
continue in full force and effect until terminated by either party. Either
party may terminate this Agreement on thirty (30) days notice to the other
party by so stating in writing to the other party.
8. Status, Liability, Indemnity.
a. Independent Contractor. Consultant is and at all times during the
term of this Agreement shall be an independent contractor providing professional
consulting services to Company. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be
construed to create a relationship of principal and agent, employer and
employee, servant and master, partnership or joint venture between the parties.
Consultant shall have no power to commit or bind Company in any manner
whatsoever.
b. Liability Indemnity. Consultant shall have no liabilities to Company or to
others for acts of Company. Company shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless
Consultant from and against any and all claims of whatsoever kind and
nature arising out of the acts or omissions of Company, Company's employees,
or others.
9. Disputes. If any dispute of any kind arises between the parties with respect
to the Consultant's performance under this Agreement, then the dispute shall be
submitted to arbitration in San Diego, California to the American Arbitration
Association ("AAA"). The dispute shall be submitted to an arbitrator selected
from a panel of arbitrators submitted to the parties by the AAA. If the parties
fail to agree on an arbitrator, the AAA shall appoint an arbitrator and in the
absence of such appointment, the parties may request an appointment by request
to the San Diego Superior Court. Reasonable discovery shall be allowed in any
such arbitration. The decision of the arbitrator shall be binding to the same
extent as if the award were made by a court of competent jurisdiction.
10. Notices. Any and all notices and other communications hereunder shall be in
writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given or received when delivered
personally or forty eight (48) hours after being mailed, via first class,
postage prepaid, to the addresses set forth immediately below of the parties
hereto or to such other addresses as either of the parties hereto may from time
to time designate in writing to the other party.
Company: SGI International
1200 Prospect, Suite 325
La Jolla, CA 92037
Consultant: Elon Place
3650/23 So.Decatur #121
Las Vegas, NV 89103
11. Applicable Law. The provisions of this Agreement shall be construed and
enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
12. Entire Agreement and Amendments. This Agreement constitutes the entire
understanding and agreement between the parties relating to the subject matter
hereof and supersedes any prior written or oral understanding or agreement
between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement shall
not be amended, altered, or supplemented in any way except by an instrument in
writing, signed by the duly authorized representative of the parties, that
expressly references this Agreement.
13. Waivers. The failure or delay of either party to exercise or enforce at any
time any of the provisions of this Agreement shall not constitute or be deemed a
waiver of that party's right thereafter to enforce each and every provision of
the Agreement and shall not otherwise affect the validity of this Agreement.
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14. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is finally determined to be
contrary to, prohibited by, or invalid under applicable laws or regulations,
such provision shall become inapplicable and shall be deemed omitted from this
Agreement. Such determination shall not, however, in any way invalidate the
remaining provisions of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of day
and year first above written.
Company Consultant
SGI International, Elon A. Place
a Utah Corporation
By: By:
- -------------------------------------------------
Michael L. Rose Elon A. Place
President & CEO
OCET STOCK PLEDGE AGREEMENT
The undersigned ___________, an individual (the "Pledgor"), for valuable
consideration, HEREBY GRANTS to OCET Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the
"Secured Party", or "OCET"), 1200 Prospect Street, Suite 325, La Jolla, CA
92037, a lien and security interest in Certificate No. 3, representing ( )
shares of the common capital stock, no par value, of OCET, said certificate
being hereinafter referred to either as the "collateral" or the "pledged
certificate" to secure payment and performance of the joint and several
obligations of the Pledgor under the Non-Recourse Promissory Note (the "Note"),
a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this
reference. The undersigned hereby acknowledges that the pledged certificate
represents those shares of OCET acquired by the Pledgor from the Secured Party.
This Agreement is made upon and is subject to the following terms and
provisions, to-wit:
1. The Pledgor warrants and represents that it is the beneficial owner
and holder of the pledged certificate free and clear of any and all liens and
encumbrances, except the lien of this Pledge Agreement. The Secured Party shall
have no right of any kind whatsoever to exercise any voting, consensual or other
rights or powers of ownership pertaining to the pledged certificate, and shall
have no right of any kind whatsoever to receive or retain dividends or other
payments made in respect of the stock of OCET, unless and until there occurs an
event of default as described in Paragraph 4 herein.
2. The Pledgor covenants and agrees that upon execution of this
Agreement, it will provide the Secured Party the original of the pledged
certificate immediately upon its issuance for the purpose of enabling the
Secured Party to perfect its security interest therein.
3. The Pledgor agrees that bankruptcy or insolvency of the Pledgor
(even though rendering the Note unenforceable or uncollectible) shall in no
manner impair, affect or release the security interest of the Secured Party
hereunder.
4. The following shall constitute an event of default hereunder: (i) a
default in the payment of the Note secured by and under this Pledge Agreement,
if such default shall continue for thirty (30) days after the Secured Party
shall have given the Pledgor written notice thereof. From and after an event
of default, if such event of default shall continue for thirty (30) days, and
if Secured Party shall have given the Pledgor written notice thereof, the
Pledgor does hereby constitute and appoint the Secured Party as such Pledgor's
true and lawful attorney-in-fact irrevocable, coupled with an interest, for
the Pledgor and in the Pledgor's name and stead to exchange the collateral for
the Note including interest, and any and all obligations thereunder, and
deliver the collateral to Secured Party and deliver the Note to Pledgor, both
deliveries being free and clear from any liens or encumbrances. Pursuant to
such exchange, Secured Party shall make, execute and deliver all necessary
instruments of exchange, assignment and transfer, with full power and authority
to act in respect of the pledged certificate.
5. Concurrently with the execution of this Pledge Agreement, the
Pledgor agrees to and shall deliver to Secured Party a stock power for the
pledged certificate executed in blank by the Pledgor.
6. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by
the laws of the State of California.
7. All words used herein in the singular shall extend to and include
the plural. All words used herein in the plural shall extend to and include the
singular. All words used in any gender shall extend to and include all genders.
8. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement
between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and supersedes and
cancels any prior written or oral understanding or agreement between the parties
relating to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement shall not be amended,
altered or supplemented in any way except by an instrument in writing, signed by
the duly authorized representative of the parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Pledgor has executed this Agreement as of the
____ day of January, 2000.
PLEDGOR ____________________________________
Name
SECURED PARTY ____________________________________
OCET Corp.
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STOCK POWER
The undersigned, ______________________, for value received, hereby
sells, assigns and transfers unto ________________________, shares of the
common capital stock of OCET Corporation, represented by certificate No. 3
under the conditions set forth in the Pledge Agreement among and OCET and does
hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint ____________________ as attorney to
transfer the shares on the books of the within named corporation with full
power of substitution in the premises.
Dated: the _____ day of ________________, 2000.
_______________________________
Name
LIST OF SGI INTERNATIONAL SUBSIDIARIES
As of December 31, 1999 SGI International had the following subsidiaries:
1. OCET Corporation, organized in February 1995 in the state of Delaware
2. U.S. Clean Coal Refineries, Inc. - organized in July 1994 in the state of
Delaware. The Company later changed its name to SGI Development Corporation
in December 1995, but continued to do business under the name U.S. Clean
Coal Refineries.
3. NuCoal LLC, organized in December 1996 in the state of Delaware
4. ENCOAL Corporation -- incorporated in August 1989 in the state of Delaware
5. Assembly Manufacturing Systems Inc. -- incorporated in January 1987 in the
state of California under the name Automation Tooling Systems Corporation,
which was later changed to Assembly Manufacturing Systems Inc. in 1995.
Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on
Form S-2 (No. 333-44789), the Registration Statement on Form S-2 (No. 333-68811)
and the Registration Statements on Form S-8 which were previously filed by SGI
International (the "Company") of our report on our audits of the consolidated
financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 1999
and for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 1999, dated
March 15, 2000, which report appears elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form
10-KSB of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999.
/s/ J. H. COHN LLP
San Diego, California
March 15, 2000
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This schedule contains summary financial information extracted form SGI
International's Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 1999, and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
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