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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-QSB
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended February 28, 1998
[ ] 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
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Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 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
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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
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State the number of shares of each of the issuer's classes of common equity
outstanding at the latest practicable date: 10,326,050 shares of Common
Stock as of March 31, 1998.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one):
YES NO X
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NOFIRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
FORM 10-QSB
INDEX
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION PAGE
Item 1. Unaudited Financial Statements:
Balance Sheets as of February 28, 1998
and August 31, 1997 3
Statements of Operations for the
Six Months ended February 28, 1998
and 1997; and the Three Months ended
February 28, 1998 and 1997 5
Statements of Cash Flows for the
Six Months ended February 28, 1998 and 1997 6
Notes to Unaudited Financial Statements 8
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations 11
Part II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 12
Signatures 12
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOFIRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
BALANCE SHEETS
February 28, August 31,
1998 1997
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(UNAUDITED)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash $ 3,858 $ 505
Inventory 86,239 96,842
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 11,506 15,093
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Total Current Assets 101,603 112,440
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EQUIPMENT, less accumulated depreciation 4,402 3,749
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OTHER ASSETS:
Patents, less accumulated amortization of
$750,000 at February 28, 1998 and
$600,000 at August 31, 1997 750,000 900,000
Security deposits 18,473 18,473
Excess of reorganization value over net
assets, less accumulated amortization
of $105,510 at February 28, 1998 and
$84,408 at August 31, 1997 105,511 126,613
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873,984 1,045,086
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$ 979,989 $1,161,275
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See accompanying notes to financial statements
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NOFIRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
BALANCE SHEETS
February 28, August 31,
1998 1997
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(UNAUDITED)
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(DEFICIENCY)
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current portion of settled liabilities $1,179,546 $ 839,357
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 453,738 438,287
Due to stockholders 72,750 71,000
Deferred salaries 467,136 390,978
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2,173,170 1,739,622
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OTHER LIABILITIES
Settled liabilities, less current
maturities 1,123,313 1,532,602
Convertible debentures - 8% due
January 31, 1999 436,002 436,002
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1,559,315 1,968,604
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIENCY):
Common stock $.20 par value:
Authorized - 25,000,000 shares
Issued and outstanding - 10,201,050
shares at February 28, 1998 and
9,667,200 shares at August 31, 1997 2,040,210 1,933,440
Capital deficiency (826,839) (1,245,748)
Retained earnings (deficit) (3,965,867) (3,234,643)
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Total Stockholders' Equity (Deficiency) (2,752,496) (2,546,951)
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$ 979,989 $1,161,275
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See accompanying notes to financial statements
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NOFIRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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<CAPTION>
July 13, 1987
(Date of
For the Six Months For the Three Months Inception)
Ended February 28, Ended February 28, through
1998 1997 1998 1997 February 28 1998
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(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
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NET SALES $ 6,401 $ 27,583 $ 795 $ 5,470 $ 406,368
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Cost of sales 2,880 12,901 317 2,461 245,592
Selling, general and administrative 611,083 731,026 310,698 359,553 7,120,119
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613,963 743,927 311,015 362,014 7,365,711
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LOSS FROM OPERATIONS (607,562) (716,344) (310,220) (356,544) (6,959,343)
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OTHER EXPENSES:
Interest expense 123,662 143,563 57,219 73,593 689,194
Interest income - - - - (6,774)
Reorganization items - - - - 365,426
Litigation settlement - - - - 198,996
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123,662 143,563 57,219 73,593 1,246,842
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LOSS BEFORE DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
AND EXTRAORDINARY ITEM (731,224) (859,907) (367,439) (430,137) (8,206,185)
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - - - - (1,435,392)
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LOSS BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY ITEM (731,224) (859,907) (367,439) (430,137) (9,641,577)
EXTRAORDINARY ITEM - Gain on
debt discharge - - - - 449,583
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NET LOSS $ (731,224) $ (859,907) $(367,439) $(430,137) $(9,191,994)
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES
OUTSTANDING 9,914,263 8,930,333 9,865,731 8,838,667
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EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE $ (0.07) $ (0.10) $ (0.04) $ (0.05)
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See accompanying notes to financial statements
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NOFIRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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<CAPTION>
July 13, 1987
(Date of
For the Six Months Inception)
Ended February 28, through
1998 1997 February 28, 1998
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(UNAUDITED)
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss $(731,224) $(859,907) $(9,191,994)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to
net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 171,509 172,862 955,600
Extraordinary gain on debt discharge - - (449,583)
Interest expense incurred to state settled
liabilities at present value 80,648 115,841 520,287
Revaluation of assets and liabilities
to fair value - - 482,934
Litigation settlement - - 198,996
Common stock issued in exchange for
services - 44,643 62,500
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
(net of effects from reverse purchase
acquisition)
Inventory 10,603 (24,804) (86,239)
Prepaid expenses 3,587 (2,553) (11,506)
Accounts payable and accrued
expenses 15,451 111,902 2,700,725
Security deposits - - (18,473)
Deferred salaries 76,158 95,004 467,136
Obligation from discontinued
operations - - 51,118
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Net cash flows from operating activities (373,268) (347,012) (4,318,199)
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of equipment (1,060) (1,032) (28,861)
Increase in patent costs - - (131,290)
Acquisition accounted for as a
reverse purchase - - (517,893)
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Net cash flows from investing activities (1,060) (1,032) (678,044)
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See accompanying notes to financial statements
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NOFIRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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<CAPTION>
July 13,1987
(Date of
For the Six Months Inception)
Ended February 28, through
1998 1997 February 28, 1998
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from notes payable - - 721,000
Principal Payments on notes payable - - (75,000)
Principal Payment of settled liabilities (149,748) (288,280) (1,929,483)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 525,679 640,000 4,894,719
Collection of stock subscription receivable - - 95,000
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt - - 785,113
Net advances from stockholders 1,750 (5,000) 72,750
Proceeds from issuance of 8% convertible
debentures - - 436,002
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Net cash flows from financing activities 377,681 346,720 5,000,101
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NET CHANGE IN CASH 3,353 (1,324) 3,858
CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 505 2,474 -
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CASH AT END OF PERIOD $ 3,858 $ 1,150 $ 3,858
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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Interest paid $ 4,477 $ 5,501 $ 48,155
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Income taxes paid $ - $ - $ -
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Common stock issued in exchange
for settlement of debt $ 100,679 $ - $ 147,429
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Common stock issued in exchange
for subscriptions receivable $ - $ - $ 95,000
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Common stock issued in exchange for
services, net of unearned compensation $ - $ 44,643 $ 62,500
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See accompanying notes to financial statements
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NOFIRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
February 28, 1998
NOTE 1 - Basis of Presentation:
The balance sheet at the end of the preceding fiscal year has been
derived from the audited balance sheet contained in the Company's Form
10-KSB for the year ended August 31, 1997 (the "10-KSB")and is presented
for comparative purposes. All other financial statements are unaudited.
In the opinion of management, all adjustments which include only normal
recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial
position, results of operations and cash flows for all periods presented
have been made. The results of operations for interim periods are not
necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.
Footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been
omitted in accordance with the published rules and regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission. These financial statements should
be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto
included in the 10-KSB for the most recent fiscal year.
Loss per Share - Loss per share is based on the weighted average number
of shares outstanding during the periods. The effect of warrants
outstanding and shares issuable in connection with convertible
debentures is not included since it would be anti-dilutive.
NOTE 2 - Reorganization:
Prior to August 11, 1995, the effective date of its confirmed Plan of
Reorganization (the "Plan") pursuant to Chapter 11 proceedings under the
United States Bankruptcy Code (the "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") with its
wholly owned subsidiary, Unicell Corporation ("Unicell"). Portafone was
engaged in the business of selling, installing and renting 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. and No Fire Ceramic Products,
Inc. in a transaction accounted for as a reverse acquisition.
Collectively, those two companies developed, manufactured and sold fire
retardant intumescent products. Both of those subsidiaries were dissolved
during the fiscal year ended August 31, 1997.
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NOFIRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
February 28, 1998
On August 31, 1994, involuntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of
the Code were filed against the Company and certain of its subsidiaries.
Under the provisions of the 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
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.
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.
As of August 11, 1995 the Company adopted "fresh start reporting" and
implemented the effects of such adoption in its balance sheet as of
August 31, 1995.
NOTE 3 - Fresh Start Reporting:
At August 31, 1995, under the principles of fresh start reporting, the
Company's total assets were recorded at their estimated reorganization
value of $1,750,000, with such value allocated to identifiable assets on
the basis of their estimated fair value. The reorganization value
included the patents for intumescent fire retardant products which
patents were valued at $1,500,000.
NOTE 4 - 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's viability as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to
achieve profitable operations through increased sales and raising
additional financing.
The Company has a liability for settled claims payable to creditors and
accrued expenses incurred in connection with the Plan. Without the
achievement of profitable operations or additional financing, funds for
repayment would not be available.
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NOFIRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
February 28, 1998
Management believes that actions currently being undertaken to obtain
significant sales contracts will provide it with the opportunity to
realize profitable operations and to attract the necessary financing
and/or capital for the payment of outstanding obligations.
NOTE 5 - Warrants:
The Company has issued warrants for the purchase of common stock as
follows:
Shares Exercise Price
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990,000 $1.00
40,000 1.50
3,070,550 2.00
35,000 2.50
422,500 3.00
50,000 3.25
12,000 5.00
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4,620,050
The warrants will vest to the holders in various intervals ranging
from issue date to three years from issuance.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
GENERAL
The Company continued its product development and application testing. It
now has several certifications for specific applications and has filed for
four additional patents. One of those applications had led to the issuance
of a patent during the present fiscal year. Continuing marketing efforts
have brought the Company closer to achieving significant sales for
applications in such diverse industries as nuclear power generation plants,
high-speed ferries, electric utilities, low-cost manufactured homes, and
automotive. One contractor servicing the nuclear power generating industry
has been awarded a contract to upgrade the fire protection of control wiring
at a large U.S nuclear power plant specifying the Company's product. Orders
to provide materials for that contract, as well as the first shipments
against those orders, should be within the present fiscal year, permitting
the Company to leave the development stage. The Company believes that
important supply contracts will be obtained from other areas in this fiscal
year. The greatest obstacles to obtaining these other contracts are the
continuing tests and approvals required, competition against well established
and better capitalized companies, and the slow process of specifying new
products in highly regulated industrial applications. The Company's most
pressing need is cash infusion as discussed below in the section on Liquidity
and Capital Resources. The Company's products perform their intended uses
well and have been developed to the stage where they can be sold commercially
in a form that is safe and easy to use. The Company intends to continue its
research and testing efforts 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 with additional sales and marketing efforts provided by
commissioned independent contractors.
COMPARISON SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 1998 AND FEBRUARY 28, 1997
The Company remained a development stage company. Sales of $6,401 for
the six months ended February 28, 1998 represented a decrease of 77%
from the $27,583 for the comparable six-month period of the prior
year. Cost of goods sold during the same periods decreased 78% from
$12,901 to $2,880 resulting in a gross profit of $3,521 compared to
$14,682 in the prior year. Selling, general and administrative expenses
for the six months ended February 28, 1998 were $611,083 representing
a decrease of $119,943 or 16% from the $731,026 of the similar period of
the prior year. Almost all categories of expense remained at constant
levels or were reduced. The most significant changes were a reduction of
$61,700 in professional fees, a reduction in interest expense of $19,900,
and a reduction of $33,400 in salaries and related expenses resulting from
a reduction in clerical staff and the retirement on November 30, 1997, of
the former Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
COMPARISON THREE MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 1998 AND FEBRUARY 28, 1997
Sales of $795 for the three months ended February 28, 1998 represented a
decrease of 86% from the $5,470 for the comparable three-month period of
the prior year. Cost of goods sold during the same periods decreased 87%
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from $2,461 to $317 resulting in a gross profit of $478 compared to $3,009
in the prior year. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the
three months ended February 28, 1998 were $310,698, representing a
decrease of $48,855 or 14% from the $359,553 of the similar period of
the prior year. Most categories of expense remained at constant levels.
The most significant changes were an increase in testing costs of $10,200,
a reduction in interest expense of $16,400, and a reduction in officers'
salaries of $28,000 resulting from the retirement on November 30 1997, of
the former Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At February 28, 1998 the Company had cash balances of $3,858. In order
to fund continuing operations during the six months ended on that date,
$425,000 was obtained by the private sales of unregistered common stock
with warrants to several accredited investors. In addition, one trade
creditor and two Chapter 11 claimants settled a total of $100,679 in net
present value of their claims against the Company by the issuance of
108,850 shares of the Company's common stock. Because of limited cash
resources, the Company has deferred payment of $217,317 of the second
installment of the Chapter 11 liability to unsecured creditors that was
due in late September 1996, and $497,271 that was due in late September
1997. In order to meet those liabilities 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,
bank and other borrowings, issuance of convertible debentures, issuance
of common stock to settle debt, and the sale of equity securities in a
public or private offering. Through March 31, 1998, an additional
$125,000 was obtained in private sales of unregistered common stock with
warrants to accredited investors.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter ended February 28,
1998.
SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: April 14 1998 NoFire Technologies, Inc.
By: /s/ Sam Oolie
Sam Oolie
Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer
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This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
unaudited Balance Sheet as of February 28, 1998 and the unaudited
Statement of Operations for the three months then ended and is qualified
in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
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