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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-KSB
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 1996
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Transition Period from ________
Commission File Number: 0-19945
NoFire Technologies, Inc.
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(Name of small business issuer in its charter)
Delaware 22-3218682
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
21 Industrial Avenue, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Issuer's telephone number: (201) 818-1616
Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
None
Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:
Common Stock, par value $0.20 per share
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Check whether the issuer has filed all documents and reports required
to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act after the
distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by the Court.
YES X NO___
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or
for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such
reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the
past 90 days.
YES X NO___
Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers contained in this
form in response to Item 405 of Regulation SB, 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 the Form 10 KSB or any amendment to this Form 10-KSB. [X]
Issuer's revenues for it fiscal year ended August 31, 1996 $57,905
Aggregate market value of the voting stock held by
non-affiliates as of November 5, 1996: $5,358,150
Number of shares of common stock outstanding as of as of
November 5, 1996: 8,869,500
Documents incorporated by reference:
NONE
Transitional small business disclosure format.
YES___ NO X
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PART I
Item 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
BACKGROUND OF THE COMPANY; REORGANIZATION
NoFire Technologies, Inc. ("NoFire" or the "Company") is a
development stage company engaged in the development, manufacture and
marketing of fire retardant, intumescent products. The Company was
organized under the laws of the State of Delaware on July 13, 1987 and
was formerly known as PNF Industries, Inc., and prior to that, Portafone
International Cellular Communications, Inc. and NFW Capital Group, Inc.
Effective February 27, 1990 the Company acquired all of the
outstanding common stock of Portafone Communications, Inc. ("Portafone")
and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Unicell Corporation ("Unicell"), in
exchange for newly issued shares of the Company's common stock.
Portafone was engaged in the business of selling, installing, renting and
operating cellular telephones. Unicell was a licensed reseller of
cellular services in New York and Massachusetts.
On August 6, 1991, the Company acquired 89% of the outstanding
common stock of both No Fire Ceramic Products, Inc. and No Fire
Engineering, Inc. (collectively the "No Fire Companies") in exchange for
newly issued shares of PNF common stock together with an option to
acquire the remaining 11% of such shares. The No Fire Companies were
engaged in the business of developing and manufacturing fire retardant,
intumescent products. For financial reporting purposes, the acquisition
of the No Fire Companies was accounted for as a reverse acquisition of
the Company by the No Fire Companies.
The Company ceased operations in the cellular telephone business and
sold the assets of Unicell, consisting essentially of customer accounts
and accounts receivable, to Nationwide Cellular Services, Inc.
("Nationwide") in December, 1993 in exchange for Nationwide's assumption
of certain indebtedness of Unicell.
On August 31, 1994, involuntary petitions in bankruptcy were filed
against the Company and certain of its subsidiaries in the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey. In late September 1994,
the actions were consolidated and converted into a voluntary Chapter 11
reorganization proceeding in respect of the Company. On April 7, 1995,
the Bankruptcy Court confirmed a Plan of Reorganization for the Company,
which Plan became effective on August 11, 1995.
Under the Plan, (i) all then outstanding Common Stock and other
equity securities of the Company (including warrants, options and
convertible securities) were canceled, (ii) new investors made an
aggregate equity contribution of $2 million to the Company and thereby
acquired 7,546,400 shares of new Common Stock at an average purchase
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price of $0.265 per share, (iii) public shareholders (defined as
shareholders who (a) acquired their shares either in the Company's
initial public offering or on the open market, (b) are not current or
former members of the Company's management and (c) held more than ten
shares of the Company's Common Stock prior to the effective date of the
Plan (the "Effective Date")) received an aggregate of 433,600 shares of
new Common Stock, and (iv) certain class action claimants received 20,000
shares of Common Stock. Claims of creditors, to the extent allowed under
the Plan, are required to be paid over a four year period. (See Note 4
to Consolidated Financial Statements, page F 11.)
The confirmed Plan also provided that the Board of Directors will
consist of between five and nine individuals, that Sam Oolie, one of the
new investors in the Company, shall be Chairman of the Board of Directors
and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and shall have the right to
designate a majority of the members of the Company's Board of Directors
for a period of two years following the Effective Date, that Dr. Samuel
Gottfried shall be President and Chief Technical Officer of the Company
and that Charles R. Stone shall be Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer of the Company upon the Effective Date. In addition, pursuant to
the Plan, the Company amended and restated its Certificate of
Incorporation and, as part of such amendment and restatement, changed its
name to "NoFire Technologies, Inc."
BUSINESS OF THE COMPANY
Since the disposition of its cellular telephone business in 1993,
the sole business of the Company has been the development, manufacture
and marketing of fire retardant products. The Company manufactures a
fire retardant product for use as a coating material on many different
kinds of substances to render them fire and heat resistant. The product
can be manufactured in various liquid forms, specifically adapted for the
particular substrate application and degree of protection required, or as
a textile product, typically a woven fiberglass material, coated with the
NoFire liquid product.
The NoFire liquid product belongs to a class of materials called
intumescents, which means that they expand in size when heated.
Intumescents, which have been produced since the 1950s, have a high
degree of fire retardancy and add significant additional protection to a
coated surface upon expansion. The major performance characteristics of
intumescent products include: useful temperature range; degree of fire
and heat protection; adhesion to substrate; degree of toxicity, both in
the liquid state and during combustion; amount of smoke developed during
combustion; ease of application; durability; resistance to weather; and
price. Early intumescent products, as well as many current products,
have had significant deficiencies with respect to several of these
important performance characteristics (primarily the degree of fire and
heat protection, useful temperature range, and/or toxicity) that have
limited their usefulness.
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The Company has developed intumescent products intended to eliminate
or minimize these deficiencies and (i) provide significant protection for
a wide range of substrates with relatively thin coats of fire potective
material, (ii) be useful over a wider temperature range and (iii) utilize
a waterbased, nontoxic formula. The NoFire products are manufactured
based on two basic formulas, electrically conductive and nonconductive.
Both formulas combine a fluid intumescent with ceramic fibers of various
sizes and types, which together provide the desired fire retardancy.
Most applications require the nonconductive formula, while the
conductive formula is useful for specific applications where electrical
conductivity of the surface is advantageous. The NoFire formulas are
covered by two United States Patents and corresponding patents and patent
applications in over 30 foreign countries. The United States Patents
are:
Patent No.4,879,320 - Intumescent FireRetardant Coating Material,
issued November 7, 1989 and
Patent No.4,965,296 - Intumescent Fire-Retardant and Electrically-
Conductive Coating Material, issued October 23,1990.
Although the Company believes such patents are valid and
enforceable, in the event of a challenge to their validity or an
infringement of such patents, the Company's limited financial resources
may restrict its ability to defend or enforce its rights under such
patents in legal proceedings.
During fiscal year 1996, the Company filed for two additional United
States Patents.
The NoFire products are potentially useful on many different
substrates, including wood and wood products, metals (steel, aluminum,
and various alloys), certain plastics, fabrics and textiles (fiberglass,
natural and synthetic fibers). Industries and applications that are
presently using these types of product or are developing applications for
these products include the construction industry, public and private
housing, maritime industry, airports, nuclear power plants and military.
The Company is actively pursuing business opportunities in these and
other markets, has passed numerous tests and obtained several
certifications, but has not yet obtained contracts for, or achieved sales
of, significant amounts of its products.
MARKETING/DISTRIBUTION
The Company markets its products by using several different methods,
depending upon the applications, industry, product, or territory being
targeted. These methods include: direct marketing; use of independent
agents/distributors; and exclusive and nonexclusive licensing
arrangements. Because the Company has limited resources, it expects to
rely primarily upon independent third parties to market and distribute
its products.
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COMPETITION
There are many types of fire retardant products in general use today
for many different applications. In addition to intumescent products,
ablative, insulative and cementitious products are used, depending on the
particular application, severity of fire retardancy requirements, weight,
space restrictions, and cost. Competition for the NoFire products may
include all of these types of fire retardants and will depend on the
particular application targeted. Typically, each application has a
product or fire retardant technique of choice, which is usually the least
expensive fire protection that meets the necessary requirements. Among
the Company's primary competitors (products) are: W.R. Grace & Co.
(Monocote); Carboline Company (Pyrocrete, Pyrolite, Intumescent 285);
U.S. Gypsum (gypsum board); Stanchem Manufacturing (Albiclad); A/D
Fireproofing (A/D Firefilm); PPG Industries (PettChar); Dupont (Nextel);
Textron, Inc. (Chartex); Minerals Technology, Inc. (Firex); Herbert Co.
(Unitherm); Nullifire; and various wood coatings manufactured by Albi,
American Vamag, 3M, and Dupont. Such products may have a substantial
competitive advantage over the NoFire products because they either have
an established share of the market, are well publicized and recognized,
have passed the required tests and achieved the required approvals for
use and/or are manufactured by substantial companies having far greater
resources than the Company.
SOURCES OF SUPPLY
The NoFire liquid products are a blend of numerous liquids and
solids, purchased from various third party suppliers. Many of such
components are currently available only from a small number of suppliers.
In the event that such suppliers were to terminate the manufacture or
sale of such components for any reason, then the manufacture of NoFire
products could be interrupted. The Company is developing alternative
sources of supply for components and intends to continue to do so as the
demand for its products warrants.
MAJOR CUSTOMERS
The three largest customers during the most recent fiscal year
represented 34%, 28% and 16% of total sales respectively. Because sales
in the development stage are minimal, the Company is not dependent on any
of these customers for future sales.
GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS AND APPROVALS; RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
For most applications, fire retardant products are required to
undergo testing for approvals by government or independent laboratories.
These requirements are typically determined by either government
agencies, such as the Government Services Agency, or nationally
recognized organizations, such as the American Society for Testing and
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Material ("ASTM") or Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. ("UL"). Product
development is continuing in many different areas, and the NoFire product
has been tested and certified by independent laboratories for various
applications in the areas of building materials and construction (ASTM
E84-87, UL94, UL746C, ASTM E152 and UBC 42-2), transportation (NFPA 417,
FAR 25.855(c)) and utilities (ASTM E81488). To date, the Company has
not yet obtained approvals for use on such applications as structural
steel, roofing and others. Such approvals must be obtained before the
NoFire product can be used for any of these applications. There is no
assurance that the NoFire product will satisfy these testing requirements
or meet other performance criteria established by prospective customers.
The Company conducts in-house fire and heat endurance tests exclusively
for research and development and feasibility studies. These tests are
used to develop applications and solutions to problems, but are not a
substitute for tests by independent laboratories or government agencies
that are generally required before the product can be sold for particular
applications. The Company's direct costs for research and development
(which has been conducted primarily by its president and chief technical
officer, Dr. Gottfried, as a part of his overall duties) have not been
material and have not been segregated for accounting purposes.
EMPLOYEES
As of November 5, 1996, the Company had eight employees, six of whom
were full-time employees.
Item 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
The Company occupies 12,700 square feet of space at 21 Industrial
Avenue, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. The facility includes office
space, storage space and an area for the mixing and testing of products
and is adequate for the Company's current requirements. The Company
rents such space at an approximate monthly rental of $7,800 pursuant to a
lease expiring August 31, 1997. The Company has the right to renew the
lease for one additional one-year term.
Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Except for the bankruptcy reorganization proceeding described in
Item 1 in which the Bankruptcy Court has continuing jurisdiction relative
to (i) the approval and payment of certain claims and expenses and (ii)
disposition of the Company's patents, the Company is a party to two
pending legal proceedings. Both proceedings are claims made by a former
stockholder of the pre petition companies for (1) the Company's deposit
held by the landlord of the leased premises and (2) certain furniture and
equipment used by the Company. The estimated amount of the claims is less
than $30,000. It is the opinion of counsel that both claims are without
merit.
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Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITIES HOLDERS
None
PART II
Item 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
For the period September 1, 1994 to August 31, 1995 the Company's
Common Stock was listed in the over-the counter "pink sheets", but
according to information provided by the National Quotation Bureau,
Inc., no bid or ask prices were reported for such period and continuing
until September 13, 1995. Beginning with transactions on September 14,
1995 the Company's shares were listed on the "Electronic Bulletin
Board". The National Quotation Bureau reported the following high and
low bid quotation which reflect interdealer prices, without retail
markup, mark down or commission and may not represent actual
transactions.
1995-1996 1994 1995
Quarter Ended High Low High Low
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November 30 $4.75 $3.375 N/A N/A
February 28/29 $4.25 $3.00 N/A N/A
May 31 $3.25 $1.50 N/A N/A
August 31 $2.375 $1.125 N/A N/A
(b) HOLDERS
As of November 5, 1996, there were approximately 152 holders of
record of the Company's outstanding Common Stock.
(c) DIVIDENDS
The Company has not paid any cash dividends and intends to retain
earnings, if any, during the foreseeable future for use in its
activities. Payment of cash dividends in the future will be determined
by the Company's Board of Directors based upon the Company's earnings,
financial condition, capital requirements and other relevant factors.
Item 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
GENERAL
During the first eleven and one-half months of fiscal year 1995
(through August 11, 1995), the Company's operations were disrupted by
the reorganization under Chapter 11 and the court appointed Trustee.
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In a limited fashion during that year and accelerating through fiscal
1996, the Company continued product development and application
testing. As a result, several certifications were obtained for
specific applications and two additional patent applications have been
filed. Marketing efforts to develop new applications and establish
new customers continued. Though this effort did not result in
significant sales in fiscal year 1996, several events gave strong
promise for fiscal 1997 and beyond. Those events include: highest
rated intumescent product in recent U.S. Navy tests; NoFire material
specified by The City of New York Department of Housing Preservation
and Development; received first order from a stocking distributor; and
successfully demonstrated a composite heat barrier to a consortium of
nuclear generating plant safety engineers. The greatest obstacles to
obtaining major sales contracts is the multitude of tests and approvals
required and the high cost of the product. The Company intends to
continue its research efforts to develop and improve its products to
meet market opportunities. The number of manufacturing and quality
control employees will increase with increased production. The
salaried administrative and marketing staff is anticipated to remain
constant as sales increase, with additional sales and marketing efforts
being provided by commissioned independent contractors.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
During fiscal year 1996 funds needed to continue the Company's product
development and marketing efforts were provided by the sale of
convertible debentures and the private sale of common stock with
warrants in the respective amounts of $436,000 and $300,000.
As discussed in Note 4 to the Financial Statements, and because of
limited cash resources, the Company has deferred payment of the
$568,855 second installment of the Chapter 11 liability to unsecured
creditors that was due in late September 1996. In order to pay that
liability and meet working capital needs until significant sales levels
are achieved, the Company will continue to explore alternative sources
of funding including exercise of warrants, and sale of debentures
and/or equity securities in a public offering or private investment
transactions. Through November 5, 1996, an additional amount of
$320,000 was obtained in private sales of common stock with warrants.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR FISCAL YEARS ENDED AUGUST 31, 1996 AND 1995
The Company remained a development stage company in fiscal year 1996.
Sales of $57,905, represented an increase of $10,278 or 22% from the
$47,627 in the prior year.
The net loss of $1,634,802 for fiscal year 1996 was $797,592 or 95%
greater than the loss of $837,210 in the prior year.
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General and administrative expenses of $1,429,848 in fiscal year 1996
were $527,424 or 58% greater than the prior year. In the prior year,
the bankruptcy trustee limited expenditures to survival levels with no
building for the future. In the current year new management incurred
expenditures to permit the reorganized company to seek sales
opportunities through aggressive testing and marketing efforts and to
have an organization in place to administer properly a larger publicly
traded company. In fiscal 1996 testing expenses of $91,000 were
$87,000 greater than the prior year. Administrative salaries paid in
fiscal 1996 totaled $323,000 with an additional $190,000 deferred at
year end. This compares with $150,000 and $7,000 respectively from the
prior year. Deferred amounts will not be paid until operations permit
such payment. Additionally, the reorganization values for patents and
excess of reorganization value over net assets are being amortized over
a five-year period, resulting in a charge of $342,200 in the current
period. A major decrease in general and administrative expense
resulted from a reduction in professional fees where the expense of
$141,900 in fiscal year 1996 represented a decrease of $282,500 or 67%
from the $424,400 of the prior year when major expenses were incurred
during the period in Chapter 11.
Accounting rules related to future annual payments of Chapter 11 claims
require that such claims be stated at their net present value. As a
result, the Company will recognize interest expense over the scheduled
repayment term of the claims. The expense recognized in fiscal year
1996, the first year of such expense, was $208,258.
In fiscal year 1995 there were expenses considered "reorganization
items" totaling $365,426 which were not incurred in fiscal 1996. Also
in the prior fiscal year there was an extraordinary income item "Gain
on Debt Discharge" of $449,583 which was not available in fiscal 1996.
Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company's annual financial statements for the fiscal year ended
August 31, 1996, together with the report thereon by the Company's
independent auditors, Wiss & Company, LLP, ("Wiss"), are set forth
herein commencing on page F-1 of this Form 10KSB and are incorporated
herein by reference.
Item 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING
AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES.
None
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PART III
Item 9. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth the names of all directors and
officers of the Company and the position in the Company held by them:
Name Age Position
Dr. Samuel Gottfried 50 Director,President,
Chief Technical
Officer and
Assistant Treasurer
Bernard J. Koster 63 Director
Gerald H. Litwin 54 Director
General (Ret.) Robert M. 73 Director (Deceased
Montague, Jr. (Deceased) October 1996)
Sam Oolie 60 Director, Chairman
of the Board and
Chief Executive
Officer
Charles R.Stone 64 Director, Vice
President,
Secretary, Treasurer
and Chief Financial
Officer
Directors are elected to serve until the next annual meeting of
stockholders and until their successors have been elected and have
qualified. Officers are elected by the Board of Directors and serve at
the pleasure of the Board of Directors.
Dr. Samuel Gottfried
Dr. Gottfried was named a director of the Company and appointed
President of its fire retardant products subsidiaries in August 1991.
He was appointed Interim Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
Officer on August 14, 1992. OnAugust 16, 1995 he was elected
President, Chief Technical Officer and Assistant Treasurer of the
Company. Dr. Gottfried holds a doctorate in electrical engineering
from New York University and a Ph.D. in electrophysics from the
Polytechnic Institute of New York.
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Bernard J. Koster
Mr. Koster has served as a Director of the Company since
September, 1993. Mr. Koster is an attorney and accountant and since
January 1, 1993 has been of counsel to the law firm of Gerald H.
Litwin, P.A. formerly Litwin and Holsinger, Hackensack, New Jersey.
Since 1993, Mr. Koster has also served as a Director of Tofutti Brands,
Inc., a health food manufacturer.
Gerald H. Litwin
Mr. Litwin has served as a Director of the Company since August
16, 1995. During the past five years, Mr. Litwin, an attorney, has
been the principal of Gerald H. Litwin, P.A. and previously a partner
in the law firm of Litwin & Holsinger, Hackensack, New Jersey. Mr.
Litwin's firm served as the Company's General Counsel.
Brigadier General (Ret.) Robert M. Montague, Jr. (Deceased)
Gen. Montague served as a Director of the Company from August 1991
until his death in October 1996. During the last five years, Gen.
Montague had been an independent business consultant and since 1993 had
also been a director of Transcolor, Inc.
Sam Oolie
Mr. Oolie has served as a Director of the Company since September,
1993 and as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer since
August 16, 1995. Since 1985, Mr. Oolie has been Chairman of Oolie
Enterprises, a privatelyowned investment company. Mr. Oolie also
serves as a Director of Avesis, Inc., a provider of optical and dental
services to employee groups, since March, 1985; Comverse Technology,
Inc., a manufacturer of voicestorage and forwarding systems and
messagemanagement computer services, since May, 1985; and Noise
Cancellation Technologies, Inc., a company developing and manufacturing
electronic noise cancellation devices, including electronic automobile
mufflers, since April, 1987.
Charles R. Stone
Mr. Stone became a Director of the Company on August 16, 1995. On
the same date he assumed the offices of Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer. In September 1995, he assumed the additional
office of Secretary. Since May, 1987 Mr. Stone was the principal of
C.R. Stone Associates, a consulting firm advising the management of
small and start-up companies in the area of finance and administration.
During the past five years, except as set forth in the next
succeeding paragraph, none of the foregoing persons (a) has served as a
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general partner, or an executive officer of any business as to which a
bankruptcy petition was filed during his service in such capacity or
within two years thereafter; (b) was convicted in a criminal proceeding
or is subject to a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic
violations and other minor offenses); or (c) has been subject to any
order, judgment or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or
vacated, by any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently or
temporarily barring, suspending or otherwise limiting his involvement
in any type of business, securities or banking activity.
Dr. Gottfried, Mr. Koster, the late General Montague and Mr.Oolie
were members of the Company's Board of Directors in 1994 when
bankruptcy proceedings were commenced against the Company. In
addition, Dr. Gottfried was a defendant in an action commenced by the
Securities and Exchange Commission against the Company, Dr. Gottfried
and certain former shareholders, officers, directors and accountants of
the Company in the United States District Court for the District of New
Jersey on September 27, 1994 alleging various violations of the federal
securities laws by the defendants. The action was resolved through the
entry of consent judgments against the defendants permanently enjoining
the defendants, including the Company and Dr. Gottfried, against future
securities laws violations.
The Board of Directors of the Company has established an Executive
Committee (Dr. Gottfried, Mr. Oolie and Mr. Stone), an Audit Committee
(Mr. Koster, Mr. Litwin and Mr. Stone), and a Compensation Committee
(Mr. Koster, Mr. Litwin and Mr. Oolie).
Item 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The Company's Summary Compensation Table is set forth below.
Except as discussed in Notes 2 and 3 to such table, the Company had no
Option/SAR Grants, Aggregated Option/SAR Exercises or Fiscal Year End
Option/SAR's for the years ended August 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, nor
were there any longterm incentive plan awards, or stock options or
stock appreciation rights.
Nonemployee Directors are not compensated for Board of Directors
meetings attended, except the late General Montague was to receive a
fee of $500 for each meeting attended plus reimbursement of travel
expenses for attending such meeting. He did not attend any meetings
during fiscal year 1996.
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SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
For the Years Ended August 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994
Name and Year Ended Salary Salary Options All Other
Principal Position August 31 Paid Deferred(1) SAR's Compensation
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Sam Oolie 1996 $50,678 $75,010 None None
Chairman of the Board 1995 $2,885 $4,327 None None
and Chief Executive
Officer since
August 16, 1995
Samuel Gottfried 1996 $96,290 $39,988 None None
Chairman of the Board 1995 $96,900 $2,308 (2) None
through August 15, 1995 1994 $15,000 $105,000 None None
President and Chief
Technical Officer
since August 16, 1995
Charles R. Stone 1996 $54,488 $49,998 (3) None
Vice President, 1995 $2,885 $2,885 (2) None
Secretary, Treasurer
and Chief Financial
Officer since
August 16, 1995
Note (1) Amounts shown as salary deferred for fiscal years 1996 and 1995
represent amounts payable to such executives in the future commencing when the
Company achieves sales at an annualized rate of $2 million. Amount shown as
salary deferred for fiscal year 1994 represents amount deferred in such year
that is being paid as unsecured claims pursuant to the Company's reorganization
Plan.
Note (2) At a meeting of the Company's Board of Directors held on August 16,
1995 the Board authorized the issuance of Warrants to Dr. Gottfried to purchase
400,000 shares of Common Stock at a purchase price of $1.00 per share, such
Warrants to vest in equal installments over a three-year period commencing in
August, 1996. The Board also authorized the issuance of Warrants to Mr. Stone
to purchase 75,000 shares of Common Stock at a purchase price of $1.00 per
share, such Warrants to vest in equal installments over a threeyear period
commencing August, 1996. Both Warrants were issued during the fiscal year
ended August 31, 1996.
Note (3) In consideration of advances, loans and other considerations, the
Company granted to Mr. Stone on February 9, 1996 a warrant to purchase
50,000 shares of Common Stock at a purchase price of $3.25 per share with
immediate vesting.
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
The Company has entered into an employment agreement with Dr.
Gottfried for a term of three years effective August 11, 1995 at an
annual salary not to exceed $135,000 in the first year. The Company
has no other employment agreements.
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Item 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS
AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth as of November 5, 1996 the number
of shares of Common Stock owned of record or beneficially owned by each
of the Company's officers, directors, and stockholders owning at least
5% of the Company's issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock, by
all of the Company's officers and directors as a group, and the
percentage of the total outstanding shares represented by such shares.
Name and Address Shares Beneficially Approximate
Beneficial Owner Owned (1) Percent of Class (2)
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Sam Oolie 1,600,000 18.40%
NoFire Technologies, Inc.
21 Industrial Avenue
Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
Samuel Gottfried 1,333,333 14.81%
NoFire Technologies, Inc.
21 Industrial Avenue
Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
Charles R. Stone 395,400 4.42%
NoFire Technologies, Inc.
21 Industrial Avenue
Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
Bernard J. Koster 92,550 1.04%
7 Old Smith Road
Tenafly, NJ 07670
Gerald H. Litwin 87,500 .98%
Two University Plaza
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Robert M. Montague (Deceased) 2,567 .03%
Madison Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
All officers and directors 3,511,350 38.26%
as a group (six persons)
Note (1) On August 16, 1995, the Company's Board of Directors
authorized the issuance of Warrants to purchase Common Stock at a price
of $1.00 per share to Dr. Gottfried (400,000 shares with 133,333 shares
vested annually), Mr. Stone (75,000 shares with 25,000 shares vested
annually), Mr. Litwin (25,000 shares with 12,500 shares vested
annually), Mr. Koster (17,500 shares with 8,750 shares vested annually)
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and Gen. Montague (5,000 shares with 2,500 shares vested annually).
Only the Common Stock represented by such Warrants exercisable on the
first anniversary date are included in the amounts shown in the table.
Also included are the warrants for 50,000 shares granted to Mr. Stone
as discussed in Note 3 to the Summary Compensation Table in Item 3, and
warrants for 75,000 shares granted to Mr. Litwin on October 23, 1996.
Note (2) As of November 5,1996, there were 8,869,500 shares of Common
Stock issued and outstanding. Percentage of Class is computed on
9,176,583 shares which includes 307,083 shares exercisable within 60
days pursuant to Warrants owned by all the persons listed.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(A) OF THE 1934 ACT
Section 16(a) of the 1934 Act requires the Company's directors and
executive officers and persons who own more than 10% of a registered
class of the Company's equity securities to file with the Commission
initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership of the
Company's Common Stock. Officers, directors and greater than 10%
stockholders are required by SEC regulations to furnish the Company
with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file. Based on (i)a review
of copies of Forms 3, 4 and 5 and amendments thereto furnished to the
Company during or with respect to its fiscal year ended August 31,
1996, and (ii) statements signed by each responsible person (except the
deceased Gen. Montegue), the Company believes that no director or
officer of the Company or beneficial owner of more than 10% of the
Company's Common Stock failed to file on a timely basis reports
required by Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act during such fiscal year.
Item 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
During the Company's fiscal years ended August 31, 1996 and 1995,
the "Oolie Group", which included Mr. Oolie and Mr. Koster, who were
directors of the Company since September 1993, and Mr. Stone who became a
director on August 16, 1995, made loans and advances to the Company. On
August 31, 1994, the date involuntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings
were filed against the Company, there were loan balances of $206,363 to
Mr. Oolie, $105,317 to Mr. Stone and $13,165 to Mr. Koster resulting
from loans previously made to fund the Company's operations plus accrued
interest to that date. Those loans represented "Prepetition Loans" in
the Chapter 11 proceedings. During the period September 1 to September
26, 1994, when the Company's voluntary Chapter 11 filing was made,
additional "Gap Loans" under the Chapter 11 proceedings were made of
$2,500 by Mr. Oolie, $2,000 by Mr. Stone and $250 by Mr. Koster. To fund
ongoing operating costs through August 11, 1995, "Superpriority Loans"
under the Chapter 11 proceedings were made of $312,600 by Mr. Oolie,
$108,400 by Mr. Stone and $13,500 by Mr. Koster. Interest at an annual
rate of 7.5% was accrued on the "Superpriority Loans" from the date of
such loans to August 11, 1995. Between August 11 and August 31, 1995
repayments in the amount of $257,000 to Mr. Oolie and $84,000 to Mr.
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Stone were made. At August 31, 1995 the balance due to Mr. Oolie was
$275,207, to Mr. Stone $137,290 and to Mr. Koster $27,662. In September
1995 the first disbursements under the Chapter 11 Reorganization Plan
were made and included payments of $91,542 to Mr. Oolie, $43,774 to Mr.
Stone and $15,958 to Mr. Koster paying in full the Gap Loans and
Superpriority Loans and leaving unsecured claims in the Chapter 11
settlement of $183,458 for Mr. Oolie, $93,516 for Mr. Stone and $11,704
for Mr. Koster. These balances are included in payments in accordance
with the terms of the Plan.
As an accommodation to the Company, Mr. Oolie had purchased a third
party Chapter 11 claim for $24,959. He received payments of $13,572 in
the first distribution under the plan leaving a net outof pocket cost of
$11,387. The Company purchased the claim from Mr. Oolie on February 2,
1996 for that amount. The balance of the claim at the time of purchase
was $20,688 payable over the following four years and with a net present
value of $14,880.
Messrs. Oolie and Stone have made loans and advances to the Company,
and partial repayments have been made. At August 31, 1995 the balance
due to Mr. Oolie was $59,064 and to Mr. Stone $10,000. At August 31,
1996 the balance due to Mr. Oolie was $41,253 and to Mr. Stone $35,000.
The balance due to Mr. Stone is represented by a note dated December 19,
1995 with an 8% interest rate. Refer to Note 3 to the Summary
Compensation Table in Item 10 relative to warrants awarded to Mr. Stone
in fiscal year 1996.
In connection with reorganization of the Company in August, 1995,
under the federal bankruptcy laws, Dr. Gottfried and Messrs. Koster,
Oolie and Stone acquired 1,200,000, 83,800, 1,600,000 and 320,400 shares
of the Company's Common Stock, respectively for a cash purchase price of
$0.24074 per share ($0.2786 per share in the case of Dr. Gottfried).
Such persons borrowed the funds to effect such purchases from other
investors pursuant to non recourse notes bearing interest at an annual
rate of 7.75% (7.19% for Dr. Gottfried), which notes are payable by
September 18, 1999(September 18, 1998 for Dr. Gottfried) and are secured
by a pledge of such shares. On August 16, 1995, the Company's Board of
Directors authorized the issuance of Warrants to Dr. Gottfried, Mr.
Koster, Mr. Litwin, Gen. Montague and Mr. Stone entitling such holders to
purchase respectively 400,000, 17,500, 25,000, 5,000 and 75,000 shares of
the Company's Common Stock at a price of $1.00 per share. (See Item 11,
Note 1.)
Mr. Litwin is the principal of the law firm of Gerald H.Litwin,
P.A., which served as the Company's general counsel. The Company is
obligated to that firm in the amount of $206,582 as a balance due in
respect of fees of $158,851 for legal services rendered during the
pendency of the Company's bankruptcy reorganization proceedings in fiscal
year 1995, and $87,824 for legal services rendered in fiscal 1996. In
addition, Litwin & Holsinger filed a claim as an unsecured creditor in
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the bankruptcy proceedings in the amount of $140,403 in respect of
prepetition legal services rendered and has received a first distribution
in the amount of $15,584 in respect thereof.
As described in Item 1 under the confirmed Plan of Reorganization, Mr.
Oolie has been granted the right to designate a majority of the members
of the Company's Board of Director's for a period of two years following
the Effective Date of the Plan and, as a result of his ability thereby to
control the Company's Board of Directors, Mr. Oolie may be deemed a
"parent" of the Company.
Item 13. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
A. THE FOLLOWING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE COMPANY ARE BEING FILED
PURSUANT TO ITEM 7 AS PART OF THIS ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10 KSB
1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Index to Financial Statements F-1
Independent Auditors' Report F-2
Consolidated Financial Statements:
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of August 31, 1996 F-3
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years
Ended August 31, 1996 and 1995 F-4
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders'
Equity (Deficiency) for the Years Ended August 31,
1996 and 1995 F-5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years
Ended August 31, 1996 and 1995 F-6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-7 to F-15
2. EXHIBITS
None
3. REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
None
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the
registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
NOFIRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Date: November 25, 1996 By: /s/ Sam Oolie
------------------------
Sam Oolie,
Chairman of theBoard and
Chief Executive Officer
Date: November 22, 1996 By: /s/ Charles R. Stone
-------------------------
Charles R. Stone,
Vice President, Treasurer, and
Chief Financial and Accounting
Officer
In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below
by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities
and on the dates indicated.
SIGNATURE DATE
/s/ Samuel Gottfried
- ---------------------------- November 22,1996
Samuel Gottfried, Director
/s/ Bernard J. Koster
- ----------------------------- November 25, 1996
Bernard J. Koster, Director
/s/ Gerald H. Litwin
- ----------------------------- November 22, 1996
Gerald H. Litwin, Director
(Deceased) November ___, 1996
- -----------------------------
Robert M. Montague, Jr., Director
/s/ Sam Oolie
- ----------------------------- November 25, 1996
Sam Oolie, Director
/s/ Charles R. Stone
- ---------------------------- November 22, 1996
Charles R. Stone, Director
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NOFIRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Development Stage Companies)
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Independent Auditors' Report F-2
Consolidated Financial Statements:
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of August 31, 1996 and 1995 F-3
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended
August 31, 1996 and 1995 F-4
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
(Deficiency) for the Years Ended August 31, 1996 and 1995 F-5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended
August 31, 1996 and 1995 F-6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-7 - 15
F-1
<PAGE>
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
Board of Directors and Stockholders
NoFire Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of NoFire
Technologies,Inc. and subsidiaries (Development Stage Companies) as of August
31, 1996 and 1995 and for the years then ended as listed in the accompanying
index. 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 bymanagement, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In August 1995, the Company emerged from bankruptcy. As described in Note 1
to the consolidated financial statements, the Company accounted for the
reorganization as of August 31, 1995 and adopted "fresh start reporting".
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of NoFire
Technologies, Inc. and subsidiaries at August 31, 1996 and 1995, and the
results of its operations and its cash flows for the years ended August 31,
1996 and 1995 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 3 to the
financial statements, the Company incurred substantial losses from operations
since inception and at August 31, 1996 had a stockholders' deficiency of
$2,084,453 and a working capital deficiency of $1,146,892. These factors raise
substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
Management's plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 3.
The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result
from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ Wiss & Company, LLP
WISS & COMPANY, LLP
Livingston, New Jersey
October 9, 1996
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NOFIRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Development Stage Companies)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
August 31,
1996 1995
CURRENT ASSETS: ---------- ----------
Cash $ 2,474 $ 103,288
Cash, restricted primarily for payment
of settled liabilities - 1,393,154
Inventories 56,761 29,276
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 7,722 16,600
---------- ----------
Total Current Assets 66,957 1,542,318
EQUIPMENT, LESS ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION OF
$20,529 AND $17,310, RESPECTIVELY 6,240 5,975
PATENTS, LESS ACCUMULATED AMORTIZATION OF
$300,000 AT AUGUST 31, 1996 1,200,000 1,500,000
SECURITY DEPOSITS 18,473 18,759
EXCESS OF REORGANIZATION VALUE OVER NET ASSETS,
LESS ACCUMULATED AMORTIZATION OF $42,204 AT
AUGUST 31, 1996 168,817 211,021
---------- ----------
$1,460,487 $3,278,073
========== ==========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(DEFICIENCY)
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current portion of settled liabilities $ 592,853 $1,254,630
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 323,773 639,800
Due to stockholders 76,253 69,064
Deferred salaries 200,970 10,962
Estimated provision for unsettled liabilities 20,000 50,000
---------- ----------
Total Current Liabilities 1,213,849 2,024,456
---------- ----------
OTHER LIABILITIES:
Settled liabilities, less current maturities 1,895,089 2,116,125
8% convertible debentures 436,002 -
---------- ----------
2,331,091 2,116,125
---------- ----------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIENCY):
Common stock $.20 par value:
Authorized - 25,000,000 shares
Issued and outstanding - 8,549,500 shares
in 1996 and 8,187,000 shares in 1995 1,709,900 1,637,400
Capital deficiency (2,114,908) (2,404,908)
Retained earnings (deficit) (1,634,802) -
Stock subscription receivable - (95,000)
Unearned stock compensation (44,643) -
---------- ----------
Total Stockholders' Equity (Deficiency) (2,084,453) (862,508)
---------- ----------
$ 1,460,487 $ 3,278,073
=========== ===========
See Accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-3
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NOFIRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Development Stage Companies)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Cumulative
During
Development
Year Ended August 31, Stage
1996 1995 (Since Inception)
---------- --------- ------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
NET SALES $ 57,905 $ 47,627 $ 357,925
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Cost of sales 29,107 46,172 223,754
General and administrative 1,429,848 902,424 5,191,719
---------- ---------- ----------
1,458,955 948,596 5,414,473
---------- ---------- ----------
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS (1,401,050) (900,969) (5,056,548)
OTHER EXPENSES (INCOME):
Interest expense 240,526 20,398 260,924
Interest income (6,774) - (6,774)
Reorganization items - 365,426 365,426
Litigation settlement - - 198,996
---------- ---------- -----------
233,752 385,824 818,572
---------- ---------- -----------
LOSS BEFORE DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
AND EXTRAORDINARY ITEM (1,634,802) (1,286,793) (5,875,120)
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - - (1,435,392)
---------- ----------- ----------
LOSS BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY ITEM (1,634,802) (1,286,793) (7,310,512)
EXTRAORDINARY ITEM -
Gain on debt discharge - 449,583 449,583
---------- ---------- ----------
NET LOSS $(1,634,802) $ (837,210) $(6,860,929)
========== ========== ==========
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES
OUTSTANDING 8,368,250 3,466,395
--------- ---------
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE:
Operations $ (.19) $ (.37)
Discontinued operations - -
Extraordinary item - .13
---------- ----------
$ (.19) $ (.24)
========== ==========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-4
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NOFIRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Development Stage Companies)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Retained Earnings
(Deficit)
Common Stock Accumulated During Stock Unearned
Number of Capital the Development Stage Subscription Stock
Shares Amount Deficiency (Since Inception) Receivable Compensation
-------- ------ --------- ------------------ ----------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCES, SEPTEMBER 1, 1988 - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 1989:
Issuance of common stock 3,000 1,500 - - - -
Net loss - - - (45,844) -
------- ------ --------- ---------- --------- ----------
BALANCES, AUGUST 31, 1989 3,000 1,500 - (45,844) - -
YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 1990:
Issuance of common stock 50 1,000 - - - -
Net loss - - - (278,916) - -
------- ------ --------- ---------- --------- ----------
BALANCES ,AUGUST 31, 1990 3,050 2,500 - (324,760) - -
YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 1991:
Adjustment due to reverse
acquisition (3,050) (2,500) 2,500 - - -
Acquisition accounted for as
a reverse purchase 3,071,659 307 (307) (517,893) - -
Net loss - - - (592,276) - -
---------- ------ --------- ----------- --------- ----------
BALANCES, AUGUST 31, 1991 3,071,659 307 2,193 (1,434,929) - -
YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31,1992:
Issuance of common stock 394,736 39 2,252,860 - 1,184,059 -
Net loss - - - (1,414,562) - -
--------- ------ ---------- ----------- ----------- ----------
BALANCES, AUGUST 31, 1992 3,466,395 346 2,255,053 (2,849,491) (1,184,059) -
YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 1993
Net loss - - - (1,357,669) - -
--------- ------ ---------- ------------ ----------- ----------
BALANCES, AUGUST 31, 1993 3,466,395 346 2,255,053 (4,207,160) (1,184,059) -
YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 1994
Net loss - - - (699,650) - -
--------- ------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ----------
BALANCES, AUGUST 31, 1994 3,466,395 346 2,255,053 (4,906,810) (1,184,059) -
YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 1995:
Shares cancelled in connection
with the consummation of the
reorganization plan (3,466,395) (346) (2,255,053) - 1,184,059 -
Net loss - - - (837,210) - -
Effect of adoption of
fresh-start reporting - - (2,814,258) 5,744,020 - -
Shares issued in connection
with debt discharge 187,000 37,400 9,350 - - -
Shares issued in connection
with reorganization plan 8,000,000 1,600,000 400,000 - (95,000) -
---------- ---------- ----------- ------------ ---------- ----------
BALANCES, AUGUST 31, 1995 8,187,000 1,637,400 (2,404,908) - (95,000) -
YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 1996:
Issuance of common stock under
private placement 300,000 60,000 240,000 - - -
Issuance of common stock
in exchange for services 62,500 12,500 50,000 - - (44,643)
Collection of stock
subscription receivable - - - - 95,000 -
Net loss - - - (1,634,802) - -
--------- ---------- ----------- ------------ ---------- --------
BALANCES, AUGUST 31, 1996 8,549,500 $1,709,900 $(2,114,908) $(1,634,802) $ - $(44,643)
=========== ========== ========== ========== ========= ========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-5
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NOFIRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Development StageCompanies)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Cumulative During
Year Ended August 31, Development Stage
1996 1995 (Since Inception)
----------- ---------- ------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss $(1,634,802) $(837,210) $ (6,860,929)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 345,423 2,500 438,364
Extraordinary gain on debtdischarge - (449,583) (449,583)
Interest expense incurred to state settled
liabilities at present value 208,258 - 208,258
Revaluation of assets and liabilities
to fair value - 482,934 482,934
Litigation settlement - - 198,996
Common stock issued in exchange for services 17,857 - 17,857
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
(net of effects from reverse purchase
acquisition):
Inventories (27,485) (10,080) (56,761)
Prepaid expenses 8,878 (16,600) (7,722)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (405,091) 748,864 2,590,760
Security deposits 286 (7,388) (18,473)
Deferred salaries 190,008 10,962 200,970
Obligation from discontinued operations - - 51,118
Net cash flows from operating activities(1,296,668) (75,601) (3,204,211)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of equipment (3,484) (3,187) (26,769)
Increase in patent costs - - (131,290)
Acquisition accounted for as a reverse purchase - - (517,893)
--------- --------- ----------
Net cash flows from investing activities (3,484) (3,187) (675,952)
--------- --------- ----------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from notes payable - - 721,000
Principal payments on notes payable - - (75,000)
Principal payments on settled liabilities (1,091,071) (341,000) (1,432,071)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 300,000 1,905,000 3,276,340
Collection of stock subscription receivable 95,000 - 95,000
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt - - 785,113
Advances received from stockholders 66,253 10,000 76,253
Proceeds from issuance of convertible debentures 436,002 - 436,002
--------- ---------- ----------
Net cash flows from financing activities (193,816) 1,574,000 3,882,637
--------- ---------- ----------
NET CHANGE IN CASH (1,493,968) 1,495,212 2,474
CASH AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 1,496,442 1,230 -
----------- ---------- ----------
CASH AT END OF YEAR $ 2,474 $1,496,442 $ 2,474
=========== =========== ==========
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Interest paid $ 12,433 $ 20,398 $ 32,831
=========== =========== ==========
Income taxes paid $ - $ - $ -
=========== =========== ==========
Common stock issued in exchange for settlement
of debt $ - $ 46,750 $ 46,750
=========== =========== ==========
Common stock issued in exchange for
subscriptions receivable $ - $ 95,000 $ 95,000
=========== =========== ==========
Common stock issued in exchange for services,
net of unearned compensation $ 17,857 $ - $ 17,857
=========== =========== ==========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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NOFIRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Development Stage Companies)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1- Nature of the Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
Nature of the Business - The Company manufactures and markets
intumescent fire retardant products. The Company, which has realized
limited sales while it continues to develop a market for its products,
has been operating as a development stage enterprise since inception.
Principles of Consolidation - The consolidated financial statements
include the accounts of NoFire Technologies, Inc. and its two inactive
subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts
have been eliminated in consolidation.
Reorganization - Prior to August 11, 1995, the effective date of its
reorganization plan pursuant to Chapter 11 proceedings under the
United States Bankruptcy Code, the Company operated under the name of
PNF Industries, Inc. ("PNF") and subsidiaries.
PNF was organized under the laws of the State of Delaware on July 13,
1987. Effective February 27, 1990, PNF acquired all the outstanding
common stock of Portafone Communications, Inc. ("Portafone") and its
wholly owned subsidiary, Unicell Corporation ("Unicell"). Portafone
was engaged in the business of selling, installing, renting and
operating cellular telephones. Unicell was licensed to act as a
reseller of cellular services in New York and Massachusetts. The
cellular phone business was discontinued during calendar year 1993.
Effective August 6, 1991, PNF acquired 89% of the outstanding common stock
of both No Fire Engineering, Inc. ("Engineering") and No Fire Ceramic
Products, Inc., ("Ceramic Products") in a transaction accounted for as a
reverse acquisition. Ceramic Products manufactured and sold intumescent
products developed by Engineering.
On August 31, 1994, involuntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of
the United States Bankruptcy Code were filed against the Company and
certain of its subsidiaries. Under the provisions of Chapter 11 of the
Bankruptcy Code, claims against the Company in existence prior to the
Petition Date were stayed. The Company continued its business operations
and was managed by a Bankruptcy Trustee. On February 17, 1995, a Third
Amended Plan of Reorganization (the "Plan") was filed with the Bankruptcy
Court, and on April 7, 1995, the Bankruptcy court confirmed the Plan. The
Plan provided that virtually all pre-petition claims of the Company would
be paid in full over a four-year period.
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<PAGE>
NOFIRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Development Stage Companies)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
On August 11, 1995, the effective date of the Plan, PNF emerged from
Chapter 11 as a reorganized company under the name NoFire Technologies,
Inc. For financial reporting purposes, the Company reported the effective
date as of August 31, 1995. Accordingly, the statements of operations and
cash flows for all periods presented are on a comparable basis.
As of August 11, 1995, in accordance with AICPA Statement of Position 90-7
"Financial Reporting by Entities in Reorganization Under the Bankruptcy
Code" (SOP 90 7), the Company adopted "fresh start reporting" and
implemented the effects of such adoption in its balance sheet as of August
31, 1995 (see Note 2).
Estimates and Uncertainties - The preparation of financial statements in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported
amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual
results, as determined at a later date, could differ from those estimates.
Financial Instruments - Financial instruments include cash, other assets,
accounts payable, accrued expenses, settled liabilities, due to
stockholders and convertible debentures. The amounts reported for
financial instruments are considered to be reasonable approximations of
their fair values. The fair value estimates presented herein were based on
market information available to management. The use of different market
assumptions and/or estimation methodologies could have a material effect on
the estimated fair value amounts.
Inventories - Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first in,
first-out method) or market.
Equipment - Equipment is recorded at cost and is depreciated primarily
using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of 5 to 7
years for furniture and fixtures, manufacturing equipment and data
processing equipment. Depreciation expense was $3,219 and $2,500 for the
years ended August 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
Intangible Assets - Patents and the excess of reorganization value over net
assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over 5 years. Amortization
expense totalled $342,204 for the year ended August 31, 1996.
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<PAGE>
NOFIRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Development Stage Companies)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Reclassification - Certain amounts previously reported have been
reclassified to conform to current year presentation.
Loss Per Share - At August 31, 1996, loss per share is based on the
weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. At August
31, 1995, loss per share is based on the weighted average number of shares
outstanding during the year prior to the effective date of the Plan.
The warrants issued and convertible debentures outstanding are not
considered since their impact would be anti-dilutive.
Note 2- Fresh Start Reporting:
Under the principles of fresh start reporting, the Company's total assets
were recorded at their estimated reorganization value, with the
reorganization value allocated to identifiable assets on the basis of
their estimated fair value. The Company's reorganization value
of $1,750,000 includes its patents for its intumescent fire retardant
products which were valued at $1,500,000.
A net present valuation method was employed to determine the reorganization
value of the Company. The valuation was based on independent appraisals
conducted on behalf of the Company.
The adjustments to reflect the consummation of the Plan, including the
adjustment to record assets and liabilities at their fair values (including
the establishment of the excess of reorganization value over net assets),
have been reflected in the accompanying financial statements as of August
31, 1995.
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<PAGE>
NOFIRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Development Stage Companies)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The effect of the Plan on the Company's Balance Sheet as of August 31,
1995 is as follows:
NOFIRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Restricted
Pre-Fresh Fresh Cash Paid Fresh
Start Start Fair Through Start
Balance Debt Value August 31, Balance
Sheet Discharge Adjustments 1995 Sheet
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Restricted cash $ - $ - $ 1,905,000 $ (511,846) $ 1,393,154
Operating cash (67,558) - - 170,846 103,288
Inventories 29,276 - - - 29,276
Prepaid expenses 16,600 - - - 16,600
------------ ---------- ------------ ------------- -------------
Total Current Assets (21,682) - 1,905,000 (341,000) 1,542,318
------------ ---------- ------------ ------------- -------------
EQUIPMENT 5,975 - - - 5,975
------------ ---------- ------------ ------------- -------------
OTHER ASSETS:
Due from officer 29,015 - (29,015) - -
Patent, less accumulated
amortization 226,903 - 1,273,097 - 1,500,000
Security deposits 18,759 - - - 18,759
Excess of reorganization
value over assets - - 211,021 - 211,021
------------ ---------- ------------ ------------- -------------
274,677 - 1,455,103 - 1,729,780
------------ ---------- ------------ ------------- -------------
$ 258,970 $ - $3,360,103 $ (341,000) $ 3,278,073
============ ========== ============ ============= =============
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
(DEFICIENCY)
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Notes payable $ 646,000 $ (496,333) $ (149,667) $ - $ -
Current portion of
settled liabilities - - 1,595,630 341,000 1,254,630
Accounts payable
and other liabilities 3,855,219 - (3,215,419) - 639,800
Due to stockholders 94,901 - (25,837) - 69,064
Deferred salaries - - 10,962 - 10,962
Estimated provision for
unsettled liabilities - - 50,000 - 50,000
------------- ---------- ------------ ------------- -------------
Total Current
Liabilities 4,596,120 (496,333) 1,734,331) (341,000) 2,024,456
------------- ---------- ------------ ------------- -------------
SETTLED LIABILITIES, LESS
CURRENT MATURITIES 785,113 - 1,331,012 - 2,116,125
------------- ---------- ------------ ------------- -------------
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(DEFICIENCY):
Preferred Stock - Class A - - - - -
Preferred stock - Class B - - - - -
Common stock - old 346 - (346) - -
Common stock - new - 37,400 1,600,000 - 1,637,400
Additional paid-in capital
(capital deficiency 2,255,053 9,350 (4,669,311) - (2,404,908)
Retained earnings
(deficit) (6,193,603) 449,583 5,744,020 - -
Stock subscriptions
receivable (1,184,059) - 1,089,059 - (95,000)
------------- ---------- ------------ ------------- --------------
(5,122,263) 496,333 3,763,422 - (862,508)
------------- ---------- ------------ ------------- --------------
$ 258,970 $ - $ 3,360,103 $ (341,000) $ 3,278,073
============= ========== ============ =============== ============
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<PAGE>
NOFIRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Development Stage Companies)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 3- Basis of Presentation and Management's Actions to Overcome Operating
and Liquidity Problems:
The Company's financial statements have been presented on the going concern
basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of
liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has reported
substantial losses since inception. The Company's viability as a going
concern is dependent upon its ability to achieve profitable operations
through increased sales, raising additional financing or receiving
additional capital.
At August 31, 1996, the Company has a net book value recorded for patents
and excess of reorganization value over net assets totalling approximately
$1,369,000. Future recoverability of these intangible assets will be
subject to the entity's ability to achieve profitable operations.
As discussed in Note 4, the Company has a liability for settled claims
payable to creditors and incurred accrued expenses in connection with its
Plan. Certain settled claims due on September 27, 1996 remain unpaid and
without additional financing/capital or the achievement of profitable
operations funds for repayment, for this installment or future ones, would
not be available.
Management believes that actions currently being undertaken to revise the
Company's operating and marketing structure will provide it with the
opportunity to realize profitable operations and obtain the necessary
financing and/or capital for the payment of outstanding obligations.
Note 4 - Settled Claims:
Settled claims consist of claims payable to creditors for which payment has
been deferred beyond the Plan's effective date pursuant to the terms and
conditions of the Plan, as agreed upon between the Company and its
creditors. During the year ended August 31, 1996 the payment dates du
under the Plan were modified and extended by approximately one month for
each annual payment. At August 31, 1996, settled liabilities of
$2,487,942, net of deferred interest of $508,109 (to state the claims at
present value) is payable as follows:
Year Ended August 31,
---------------------
1997 $592,853
1998 419,989
1999 434,904
2000 1,016,284
2001 23,912
----------
$2,487,942
==========
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<PAGE>
NOFIRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Development Stage Companies)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company is currently delinquent on its scheduled payments to certain
creditors due September 27, 1996 in the gross amount of approximately
$569,000. The Company does not have funds available for repayment and
without additional capital or financing, payments will not be made. In
connection with this delinquency, one claimant has threatened to require
the liquidation of the Company under Chapter 7 proceedings of the United
States Bankruptcy Court.
Note 5 - Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses consist of the following:
August 31,
1996 1995
-------- --------
Professional fees $241,520 $326,082
Administrative claims under the plan of
reorganization - 285,000
Interest 22,024 2,189
Payroll and payroll taxes 12,476 25,800
Other 47,753 729
-------- --------
$323,773 $639,800
======== ========
Note 6 - Convertible Debentures:
During the year ended August 31, 1996 the Company issued to various
accredited investors $436,000 in 8% convertible debentures each having a
maturity date of January 31, 1999.
The debentures entitle the holders, on or before December 30, 1998, to
convert the debt into common stock at a rate of one share for each $1
principal amount plus any outstanding accrued interest. As of August 31,
1996 no debentures have been converted.
Note 7 - Related Party Transactions:
The following summarizes related party transactions for the year ended
August 31, 1996:
Due to Stockholders - Due to stockholders at August 31, 1996 includes a
note for $35,000 due to an officer/stockholder which bears interest at 8%
per annum and noninterest bearing advances totalling $41,253 due to another
officer/stockholder. Amounts due to these stockholders totalled $69,064 at
August 31, 1995.
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<PAGE>
NOFIRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Development Stage Companies)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Settled Claims - At August 31, 1996, the present value of settled claims
payable includes amounts due to current stockholders and members of the
Board of Directors of the Company totalling approximately $599,000 (Note4).
Warrants - At August 31, 1996, the Company has issued warrants to various
stockholders, officers and directors for the purchase of 572,500 shares of
common stock at exercise prices of $1.00 and $3.25. The warrants are
exercisable at intervals ranging from immediately upon issuance to ratably
over a 3 year period (Note 15).
Note 8 - Commitments and Contingencies:
Lease - the Company leases its facilities for a period of one year with an
option for an additional year. Total lease commitments for August 31, 1997
are approximately $94,000.
Rent expense, inclusive of taxes and insurance,was approximately $90,000 and
$86,000 for the years ended August 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
Employment Contract - On June 27, 1996 the Company entered into an
employment contract with its president. The contract is for a term of
three years, effective August 11, 1995, at $135,000 per year.
The terms of this contract specify payment of a base salary of $95,000 per
annum with the balance deferred and due once the Company achieves certain
defined sales levels.
At August 31, 1996, the Company has recognized a liability for the portion
of salary not yet paid under this contract plus additional salaries not yet
paid to other officers/employees who are not under contract with the
Company.
Consulting Agreement - Effective on July 1, 1996 the Company entered into a
consulting agreement expiring January 31, 1997 for among other
consideration, public relation activities performed on behalf of the
Company. The Company has issued 62,500 shares of its common stock in
exchange for these services and has recognized expense, on a pro rata basis,
for the year ended August 31, 1996 of approximately $18,000.
Note 9 - Sources of Supply:
Numerous components of the Company's products are available from a small
number of suppliers. In the event that these suppliers were to terminate
the manufacture or sale of such components for any reason, then the
manufacture of the Company's products could be interrupted.
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<PAGE>
NOFIRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Development Stage Companies)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 10 - Extraordinary Item - Gain on Debt Discharge:
In August 1995 a major creditor in the Plan agreed to settle its outstanding
claim of $546,333 in exchange for $50,000 in cash and 187,000 shares of
$.20 par value common stock valued at $46,750 for a total settlement value
of $96,750. The forgiveness of debt which resulted from the transaction,
totalling $449,583, has been recognized as an extraordinary gain on debt
discharge during the year ended August 31, 1995.
Note 11 - Income Taxes:
As a result of the issuance of common stock pursuant to the Plan, the
Company experienced a greater than 50% change of ownership as defined
in Internal Revenue Code Section 382 ("Section 382"). Consequently, the
Company's ability to utilize net operating losses generated prior to the
effective date of the Plan is limited during the carryforward periods.
The Company has determined that the annual limitation under Section 382
on its ability to utilize net operating loss carryforwards, totalling
approximately $4,000,000, to be approximately $150,000 per year expiring
in 2010.
Subsequent to the effective date of the Plan, the Company has generated
approximately $1,220,000 in net operating losses which expire in 2011.
The Company has a deferred tax asset of approximately $1,275,000 at
August 31, 1996, representing principally the tax benefit of the loss
carryforwards under Section 382 and for periods subsequent to the effective
date of the Plan. This deferred tax asset has been offset by a 100%
valuation allowance. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more
likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be
realized. Based on the Company's operating results to date, a full
valuation allowance has been recorded at August 31, 1996.
Note 12 - Major Customers:
Sales to three customers represented 34%, 28% and 16% of net sales for the
year ended August 31, 1996. Sales to three other customers represented 39%,
31% and 21% of net sales for the year ended August 31, 1995.
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<PAGE>
NOFIRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Development Stage Companies)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 13 Reorganization Items:
During the year ended August 31, 1995 the Company incurred certain expenses
in connection with the reorganization proceedings which have been reflected
in the statements of operations as "reorganization items" and include the
following costs:
Professional fees $300,000
Provision for estimated unsettled liabilities 50,000
Other expenditures directly related to the
Chapter 11 case 15,426
--------
$365,426
========
Note 14 - Joint Venture:
On December 1, 1994 Engineering entered into a licensing agreement with a
German entity ("licensee") for producing, manufacturing, marketing and
distributing Engineering's products using the technology protected by
Engineering's patents. The licensing agreement applies to motor vehicles,
industrial and agricultural vehicles and any similar transportation
vehicles, including their components in a territory defined as worldwide.
Included in the agreement was a provision for the future establishment of
a joint venture with the licensee.
On August 21, 1995 the agreement was assigned by Engineering to the
Company. The licensing agreement is to expire on June 30, 2000. As of
August 31, 1996 the joint venture has had no material activity.
Note 15 - Warrants:
Effective August 16, 1995 and during the year ended August 31, 1996, the
Company issued warrants for the purchase of common stock as follows:
Shares Exercise Price
--------- ------------
990,000 $1.00
229,000 2.00
35,000 2.50
25,000 3.00
50,000 3.25
12,000 5.00
---------
1,341,000
=========
These warrants vest to the holders in various intervals ranging from issue
date to three years from the date of issue. For the year ended August
31,1996 no compensation expense has been recorded since the exercise price
of the warrants exceeds the fair value of the Company's common stock. In
addition, no warrants had been exercised by holders as of August 31,1996.
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<PAGE>
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<ARTICLE> 5
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Sheet as of August 31, 1996 and Statement of Operations for the year then
ended, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.
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