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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(MARK ONE)
X Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the period ended: SEPTEMBER 30, 1996
OR
__ Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Commission File Number: 33-90532
SPATIALIZER AUDIO LABORATORIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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DELAWARE 95-4484725
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
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20700 VENTURA BOULEVARD, SUITE 134
WOODLAND HILLS, CALIFORNIA 91364-2357
(Address of principal executive offices)
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (818) 227-3370
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days:
YES X NO
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As of November 8, 1996 there were 19,127,429 shares of the Registrant's Common
Stock outstanding.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM I. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SPATIALIZER AUDIO LABORATORIES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
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ASSETS September 30, December 31,
1996 1995
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(unaudited)
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Current Assets:
Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 2,865,230 $ 3,113,057
Accounts Receivable 651,224 412,010
Employee Advances (Note 5) 84,839 --
Inventory 341,072 262,131
Prepaid Expenses and Deposits 282,711 94,068
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Total Current Assets 4,225,076 3,881,266
Fixed Assets, Net (Note 3) 585,220 294,803
Intangible Assets, Net (Note 4) 436,307 243,532
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$ 5,246,603 $ 4,419,601
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts Payable 351,289 $ 180,046
Accrued Liabilities 180,947 203,530
Advances from Related Parties (Note 5) 112,500 325,061
Notes Payable 23,847 13,493
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Total Current Liabilities 668,583 722,130
Shareholders' Equity:
Preferred shares, $.01 par value, 1,000,000
shares authorized, no shares issued or
outstanding -- --
Common shares, $.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares
authorized, 18,914,929 and 17,457,531 shares
issued and outstanding at September 30, 1996 and
December 31, 1995, respectively 189,149 174,575
Additional Paid-In Capital 18,075,337 13,578,782
Accumulated Deficit (13,685,699) (10,55,119)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment (767) (767)
Total Shareholders' Equity 4,578,020 3,697,471
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$ 5,246,603 $ 4,419,601
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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SPATIALIZER AUDIO LABORATORIES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited)
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FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
1996 1995 1996 1995
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Revenues:
Product Revenues $ 72,417 $ 17,296 $ 265,681 $ 59,626
Licensing Revenues 399,760 250,519 1,143,074 776,195
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Gross Revenues (Note 8) 472,177 267,815 1,408,755 835,821
Cost of Revenues 70,113 5,895 153,799 50,691
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Gross Profit 402,064 261,920 1,254,956 785,130
Operating Expenses:
General and administrative 561,830 642,282 1,632,783 1,591,004
Research and development 561,446 172,656 1,073,065 455,028
Sales and marketing 396,885 322,361 1,298,718 908,697
In-Process Research and Development
(Note 9) -- -- 679,684 --
Total Operating Expenses 1,520,161 1,137,299 4,684,250 2,954,729
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Operating Loss (1,118,097) (875,379) (3,429,294) (2,169,599)
Interest Income 38,777 34,707 103,094 69,914
Interest Expense (3,393) (9,150) (10,996) (34,936)
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35,385 25,557 92,099 34,978
Loss Before Income Taxes $(1,082,712) $ (849,822) $(3,337,195) $(2,134,621)
Income Taxes 18,967 -- 293,385 --
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Net Loss $(1,101,679) $ (849,822) $(3,630,580) $(2,134,621)
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Net Loss Per Common Share $ (0.08) $ (0.08) $ (0.29) $ (0.20)
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Weighted Average Common Shares
Outstanding 13,107,485 10,596,070 12,710,884 10,537,042
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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SPATIALIZER AUDIO LABORATORIES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited)
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FOR THE NINE-MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
1996 1995
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net Loss $(3,630,580) $(2,134,621)
Depreciation 91,343 58,581
In Process R & D (Note 9) 679,684 --
Net Change in Assets and Liabilities:
Trade Receivables (239,213) (214,091)
Employee Advances (Note 5) (84,839) --
Prepaid Expenses and Deposits (188,642) (105,468)
Accounts Payable 171,243 181,778
Accrued Liabilities (22,583) 12,155
Inventory (78,941) 26,638
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Net Cash Used in Operating Activities (3,302,528) (2,175,028)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Issuance of Common Shares 4,511,129 4,924,100
Due to Related Parties (212,561) (145,739)
Issuance (Repayments) of Notes Payable 10,353 (1,291)
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Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities 4,308,921 4,777,070
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchase of Fixed Assets (199,289) (77,444)
Intangible Assets, net 7,225 (71,414)
MDT Asset Acquisition (Note 9) (1,062,156) --
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Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (1,254,220) (148,858)
Foreign Exchange Adjustment 98
--
Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents (247,827) 2,453,282
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period 3,113,057 1,539,768
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Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period $ 2,865,230 $ 3,993,050
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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SPATIALIZER AUDIO LABORATORIES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity
(unaudited)
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Common shares Foreign
--------------------------------------- Currency Total
Number of Additional Accumulated Translation Shareholders'
Shares Par Value Paid-in Capital Deficit Adjustment Equity
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Balance, December 31, 1995 17,457,531 $174,575 $13,578,782 $(10,055,119) $(767) $3,697,471
Options Exercised (Note 6) 190,033 1,900 225,858 -- -- 227,758
Warrants Exercised (Note 6) 618,500 6,185 1,628,186 -- -- 1,634,371
Common Stock Issuances (Note 7) 648,865 6,489 2,642,511 -- -- 2,649,000
Net Loss -- -- -- (3,630,580) -- (3,630,580)
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Balance, September 30, 1996 18,914,929 $189,149 $18,075,337 $(13,685,699) $(767) $4,578,020
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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SPATIALIZER AUDIO LABORATORIES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(1) NATURE OF BUSINESS
Spatializer Audio Laboratories, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company")
is in the business of technology development, licensing and in
bringing proprietary products to the market. The Company's wholly
owned subsidiary Desper Products, Inc. ("DPI") is in the business of
developing proprietary advanced audio signal processing technologies
and products for consumer electronics, entertainment, and multimedia
computing. Also, the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, MultiDisc
Technologies, Inc. ("MDT") is in the business of developing scaleable,
modular compact disc/DVD server technologies for licensing. Currently
the development focus is on technologies associated with a network
based compact disc/DVD server.
(2) SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
These consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.
Basis of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
Spatializer Audio Laboratories, Inc. and its wholly owned
subsidiaries, Desper Products, Inc. and MultiDisc Technologies, Inc.
All material inter-company transactions have been eliminated.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue from product sales upon shipment to the
customer. The Company recognizes revenue from licensing agreements
when earned, in accordance with the contractual arrangements.
Currency
The operations of the Company take place primarily in the United
States and all financial reporting is in U.S. Dollars.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments with original
maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to
cash.
Inventory
Inventory, which is primarily comprised of finished goods, is stated
at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market.
Research and Development Expenditures
The Company expenses research and development expenditures as
incurred. In connection with the MDT asset acquisition by the
Company's new subsidiary, MDT, a one-time expense of $679,684 was
charged to In-Process Research and Development in the period (Note 9).
Fixed Assets
Fixed assets are carried at cost and are depreciated over five to
seven years using accelerated-depreciation methods, which approximates
150% declining balance. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the
shorter of the useful life or lease term.
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Loss per Share
Loss per share has been calculated based on the weighted average
number of common shares outstanding other than the escrowed shares,
which are excluded from the determination of loss per share as the
conditions for release have not yet been attained. Outstanding
options and warrants to purchase common stock have not been included
in the calculation of primary loss per share as the effect of
including such securities would be antidilutive.
Use of Estimates
Management of the Company has made a number of estimates and
assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and
the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these
financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
(3) FIXED ASSETS
Fixed assets, at cost, as of September 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995
consisted of the following:
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September 30, December 31,
1996 1995
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Office Computers, Software, Equipment, and Furniture
$528,420 $237,287
Test Equipment 89,512 60,895
Tooling Equipment 44,136 25,000
Trade Show Booth and Demonstration Equipment 172,403 144,369
Leasehold Improvements 29,429 23,916
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863,900 491,467
Less Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 278,680 196,664
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$585,220 $294,803
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(4) INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Capitalized patent and technology costs, net, totaling $436,307 and
$243,532 at September 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995, respectively,
comprise intangible assets. Intangible assets are amortized, on a
straight line basis, over the lesser of 17 years or their estimated
useful life and begin amortizing in the period the patent is granted.
(5) ADVANCES FROM RELATED PARTIES
The Company was indebted to certain related parties for amounts
totaling $112,500 and $325,061 at September 30, 1996 and December 31,
1995, respectively, which includes accrued interest. Amounts bearing
interest are at rates ranging from a fixed 10% annually to prime
(8.75% at December 31, 1995) plus 2% and are due on demand.
In addition, the Company had employee advances of $84,839 at September
30, 1996 compared to $0 at December 31, 1995. These advances are for
two employees and relate to the MDT asset acquisition and will be
repaid over the next nine months or offset against future bonuses.
(6) OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
The Company has issued options to purchase common stock to certain
directors, officers and employees under various stock option plans.
The option and warrant exercise prices represent fair market values at
the date of grant.
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Transactions in the stock options under these plans are summarized as
follows:
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STOCK OPTIONS SHARES OPTION PRICE
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Options Outstanding at Cdn. $1.20 - Cdn. $5.84 (U.S. $.87 - U.S. $4.30) per
December 31, 1995 1,426,432 Share expiring on various dates, July 1997 to
November 2000
Options Issued 193,333 Cdn. $4.28 - Cdn. $6.55 (U.S. $3.15 - U.S. $4.82)
per Share
Options Exercised (190,033) Cdn. $1.20 - Cdn. $4.28 (U.S. $.87 - U.S. $3.15) per
-------- Share
Options Outstanding at September Cdn. $1.20 - Cdn. $6.55 (U.S. $.87 - U.S. $4.82) per
30, 1996 1,429,732 Share expiring on various dates, July 1997 to May
========= 2001
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The number of outstanding options exercisable at September 30, 1996 was
938,901.
The following table summarizes the activity relating to warrants and
common shares issuable upon exercise of such warrants:
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WARRANTS WARRANT PRICE
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Warrants Outstanding at December Cdn. $3.20 - Cdn. $4.15 (U.S. $2.33 - U.S. $3.05)
31, 1995 780,000 per Share expiring on various dates, August 1996
to June 1997
Cdn. $6.46 - Cdn. $6.97 (U.S. $4.75 - U.S. $5.12)
Warrants Issued 155,000 per Share expiring on various dates, May 1997 to
June 1997
Warrants Exercised (618,500) Cdn. $3.20 - Cdn. $4.15 (U.S. $2.33 - U.S. $3.05)
--------- per Share
Cdn. $3.30 - Cdn. $6.97 (U.S. $2.40 - U.S. $5.12)
Warrants Outstanding at September 316,500 per Share expiring on various dates, November 1996
30, 1996 ======== to June 1997
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The number of outstanding warrants exercisable at September 30, 1996 was
316,500.
(7) PRIVATE PLACEMENTS
During the nine-months ended September 30, 1996, shares were issued as
follows:
In May 1996, the Company completed a private placement of 200,000
units at a price of $4.25 U.S. per unit, each unit comprised of one
common share and one-quarter of one non-transferable share purchase
warrant. One warrant entitles the holder to purchase one additional
share at a price of $4.75 U.S. on or before May 9, 1997. Regulatory
approval was received in July 1996 from the Vancouver Stock Exchange
("VSE").
Also in May 1996, the Company completed a private placement of 280,000
units at a price of $4.25 U.S. per unit, each unit comprised of one
common share and one-quarter of one non-transferable share purchase
warrant. One warrant entitles the holder to purchase one additional
share at a price of $4.75 U.S. on or before May 31, 1997. Regulatory
approval was received in July 1996 from the VSE.
In June 1996, the Company completed a private placement of 140,000
units at a price of $4.35 U.S. per unit, each unit comprised of one
common share and one-quarter of one non-transferable share purchase
warrant. One warrant entitles the holder to purchase one additional
share at a price of $5.12 U.S. on or before June 17, 1997. Regulatory
approval was received in August 1996 from the VSE.
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As of September 30, 1996, funds related to private placements totaling
$2,649,000 had been received by the Company and included in cash and
cash equivalents.
In relation to the private placements of the Company's stock during
1996, finders fees for such placements were paid through the issuance
of 28,865 shares of stock.
(8) MAJOR CUSTOMERS
The revenues for the nine-month period ended September 30, 1996
include revenues from three major customers each of whom represent
30%, 23%, and 16%, respectively, of total revenues.
(9) ASSET ACQUISITION
In June 1996, the Company purchased certain assets from Home Theater
Products International, Inc. ("HTP"), a debtor in possession, for
$1,062,156, including acquisition costs. Of the purchase price,
$679,684 was allocated to In-Process Research & Development ("IPR&D")
and expensed at the Closing. IPR&D is defined as those research and
development efforts that, as of the acquisition date, June 24, 1996,
have not yet generated commercializable products and thus the revenue
generating capability of the products is uncertain. At the date of
acquisition there were no existing products acquired. IPR&D
represents 64% of the total acquisition costs. The remaining 36% was
allocated as follows: approximately $200,000 to intangible assets,
primarily representing acquired patent applications and approximately
$182,000 to fixed assets, including computers, office equipment, and
furniture.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis relates to the financial condition and
results of operations of Spatializer Audio Laboratories, Inc. and subsidiaries
(the "Company") for the nine-month and three-month periods ended September 30,
1996, compared with the nine-month and three-month periods ended September 30,
1995.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE NINE-MONTH AND THREE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996, COMPARED
TO THE SAME PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1995
REVENUES
The Company reported increased revenues of 69% or $573,000, reaching $1,409,000
for the nine-month period ended September 30, 1996, compared to $836,000 for
the nine-month period ended September 30, 1995. The Company reported increased
revenues of 76% or $204,000, reaching $472,000 for the three-month period ended
September 30, 1996, compared to $268,000 for the three-month period ended
September 30, 1995. Revenues include sales of professional recording systems,
consumer products, license issuance fees and royalties pertaining to the analog
IC.
The growth in revenues in both periods reflect the Company's transition to a
steady and ongoing licensing revenue stream. In both periods in 1995 the
majority of the Company's licensing revenues were derived from one-time,
up-front license issuance fees. In contrast, a substantial portion of the
licensing revenues for the 1996 periods are derived primarily from running
royalties based on usage and include revenues from three major customers. In
the nine-month period these major customers represent 30%, 23%, and 16%,
respectively. The full impact of the increase in recurring royalties was not
felt in this quarter, as a significant portion of the revenue stream was offset
by advances received in prior periods. As of September 30, 1996, substantially
all of these advance royalties had been earned, resulting in the future
recognition of revenue on a basis concurrent with unit shipments.
During the quarter, the Company implemented a new streamlined "bundled" royalty
agreement with its foundries which is designed to accelerate future revenues as
well as simplify the selling process of the Spatializer(R) chip. Foundries
will continue to pay a royalty as the IC is manufactured, however, the new
agreement makes it easier for foundries to sell the ICs to OEMs by eliminating
the need to negotiate a separate royalty with the OEMs. Eighteen new licensees
were added during the quarter, bringing the total to fifty-three licensees, the
result of a combination of the new "bundled" licensing agreement, introduction
of the Company's Spatializer 3-D Map(TM) positional audio enhancement software
for Windows(R) 95, and a favorable ruling by the court in the intellectual
property litigation with QSound Labs, Inc.
The Company continued to increase product sales through sales of its first
consumer product, the HTMS-2510(TM). Product sales for the nine-month periods
ended September 30, represent approximately 21% of 1996 revenues compared with
only 7% for the same period in 1995.
Gross profit for the nine-month period ended September 30, was approximately
89% in 1996 as compared with 94% for the same period in 1995, as the majority
of sales are associated with license and royalty revenues. The reduction in
gross profit is due to an increase in product sales over both 1995 periods
resulting from the introduction of the HTMS-2510(TM) since the margin on
product sales is much lower than license and royalty revenues which have little
or no direct costs associated with them.
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OPERATING EXPENSES
The Operating expenses for the nine-month period ended September 30, 1996
reflect a significant non-recurring item which occurred in June 1996. The
significant item is for $680,000 of In-Process Research & Development ("IPR&D")
related to the allocation of costs incurred as a result of the MultiDisc
Technologies, Inc. ("MDT") subsidiary's asset acquisition as discussed in the
June Form 10-QA filing.
After adjusting for the one-time item listed above, operating expenses for the
nine-month period ended September 30, 1996, increased by approximately 36% or
$1,050,000, for a total of $4,005,000 compared to $2,955,000 for the same
nine-month period in 1995. The three-month period ended September 30, 1996
increased by approximately 34% or $382,000, for a total of $1,520,000 as
compared with $1,138,000 for the same period in 1995. This increase can be
attributed primarily to the increased efforts of Sales and Marketing including
the launch of an aggressive advertising campaign for the HTMS-2510 , the
effects of a fully staffed operation at the Desper Products, Inc. ("DPI")
subsidiary, as well as the ramping up of operations of the Company's newest
subsidiary, MDT.
General and Administrative
General and administrative costs remained relatively flat with a minor increase
of approximately 3% or $42,000, to $1,633,000 for the nine- month period ended
September 30, 1996 as compared with $1,591,000 for the same period in 1995.
General and administrative costs decreased by approximately 12% or $80,000, to
$562,000 for the three-month period ended September 30, 1996 compared with
$642,000 for the same period in 1995. The changes in both periods are primarily
a result of increased payroll and payroll related costs and financial reporting
costs, offset by savings in travel, external accounting fees, and consulting
and temporary help.
Payroll and Payroll Related
Payroll and payroll related costs increased approximately 25% or
$121,000, to $599,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 1996
as compared with $478,000 for the same period in 1995. Payroll and
payroll related costs also increased approximately 51% or $81,000, to
$241,000 for the three-month period ended September 30, 1996 as compared
with $160,000 for the same period in 1995. The increase can be
attributed to the increase in staff from nine in 1995 to fourteen in
1996. The increase in staff count is related to additional workloads due
to regulatory reporting requirements, the support of pursuing new product
launches, and the assessment of potential technologies and companies for
acquisition. The increase is also reflective of a transition from
temporary staff and consultants to permanent employees.
Financial Reporting Costs
Financial reporting costs relate to regulatory filing requirements of the
SEC and NASDAQ as well as duplication of such materials for investor
relations, financial analysts, and sales and marketing purposes. The
costs for the Company's first Annual Report and Form 10-K along with
quarterly Form 10-Q financial reporting increased to $94,000 for the
nine-month period ended September 30, 1996 as compared with $0 for the
same period in 1995. The costs for the three-month period ended
September 30, 1996 compared to the same period in 1995 were flat.
Travel and Travel Related
Travel and travel related costs decreased by approximately 75% or
$87,000, to $29,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 1996 as
compared with $116,000 for the same period in 1995. Travel and travel
related costs also decreased approximately 90% or $75,000, to $8,000 for
the three-month period ended September 30, 1996 as compared with $83,000
for the same period in 1995. The decrease in travel and travel related
costs are directly associated with travel last year to Europe and the
Pacific Rim to promote the Company and its stock concurrent with the then
new listing on NASDAQ.
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External Accounting Fees
External accounting fees decreased approximately 31%, or $28,000, for a
total of $61,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 1995,
compared to $89,000 for the same nine-month period in 1995. Fees also
decreased by approximately 68% or $32,000, for a total of $15,000 during
the three-month period ended September 30, 1996 as compared with $47,000
for the same period in 1995. Last years costs were higher due to
accounting fees associated with the filing of the Company's S-1
registration statement and listing in August 1995 with NASDAQ.
Consulting Fees and Temporary Help
Consulting fees and temporary help decreased by approximately 29%, or
$53,000, for a total of $130,000 for the nine-month period ended
September 30, 1996, compared to $183,000 for the same nine-month period
in 1995. For the three-month period ended September 30, 1996 there was
anapproximate decrease of 67% or $62,000, for a total of $30,000 as
compared with $92,000 for the same period in 1995. The reduction in
costs relates to the completion of multiple consulting projects in 1995
including the analysis of technologies for potential acquisition and the
permanent hire or elimination of temporary staff in the 1996 periods.
In addition, the three-month period ended September 30, 1995 included a
third party patent analysis conducted in connection with the patent
infringement lawsuit which was decided in the Company's favor during the
September 30, 1996 quarter ended.
General Operating Costs
General operating costs were flat at approximately $720,000 for the
nine-month periods ended September 30, 1996 when compared to the same
period in 1995. These costs include rent, telephone, office supplies and
stationery, postage, depreciation and similar costs and also remained
flat for the three-month periods ended September 30, at approximately
$260,000. The lack of an increase in this area is the result of internal
cost controls and cost savings measures taken and include the
streamlining of agreements with outside service companies to reduce such
costs.
Research and Development
The research and development activity grew substantially this quarter with a
full quarter of operations of the Company's new subsidiary, MDT. In addition,
the Company continued efforts to identify, validate, and develop new product
ideas through DPI and introduced both the Spatializer 3-D Map(TM) positional
audio enhancement software for Windows(R) 95 and N22(TM) - Digital Virtual
Surround(TM) technologies for multi-channel discrete digital audio systems for
DVD/DVD-ROM during the quarter. All research and development activities and
related costs continue to be expensed in the period incurred.
To support these efforts research and development costs increased by
approximately 136% or $618,000, to $1,073,000 for the nine-month period ended
September 30, 1996, compared to $455,000 for the same nine-month period in
1995. Costs for the three-month period ended September 30, 1996 also increased
by approximately 224% or $388,000, to $561,000 as compared with $173,000 for
the same period in 1995. The primary reason for the increase relates to a full
quarters operations of the Company's newest subsidiary, MDT, along with a
fully-staffed operation at DPI, and general engineering and development costs.
Payroll and Payroll Related
Payroll and payroll related costs for the Research and Development
Department increased approximately 79% or $301,000, to $682,000 for the
nine-month period ended September 30, 1996 as compared with $381,000 for
the same period in 1995. Payroll and payroll related costs also increased
approximately 202% or $259,000, to $387,000 for the three-month period
ended September 30, 1996 as compared with $128,000 for the same period in
1995. The increase can be attributed to the increase in staff from seven
in 1995 to fifteen in 1996. These staff counts include the six staff
members of MDT.
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Payroll and Payroll Related - continued
The Company's new subsidiary, MDT, which began operations on June 24,
1996, represented approximately 33% or $228,000 of the department's
payroll and payroll related costs for the nine-month period ended
September 30, 1996. In addition, the MDT subsidiary represented
approximately 56% or $215,000 of the department's payroll and payroll
related costs for the three-month period ended September 30, 1996.
General Engineering and Development
Research & engineering costs, other than payroll and payroll related
increased substantially to approximately $390,000 for the nine-month
period ended September 30, 1996 compared to $74,000 for the same period
in 1995. The three-month period ended September 30, 1995 also showed
substantial growth to approximately $174,000 for the three-month period
ended September 30, 1996 as compared with $44,000 for the same period in
1995. Future periods are expected to continue to increase in the area of
research and development as the Company's new subsidiary, MDT, ramps up
operations to develop its network based compact disc/DVD server
technologies.
Sales and Marketing
Sales and marketing costs increased approximately 43%, or $390,000, for a total
of $1,299,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 1996, compared to
$909,000 for the same nine-month period in 1995. During the three-month period
ended September 30, 1996 sales and marketing costs increased approximately 31%
or $101,000, for a total of $423,000 as compared with $322,000 during the same
period in 1995. The increase is attributed to payroll and payroll related
costs and advertising costs related to a continued advertising and promotional
campaign directed at the consumer and computer marketplaces.
Payroll and Payroll Related
Payroll and payroll related costs for the Sales and Marketing Department
increased approximately 97% or $269,000, to $545,000 for the nine-month
period ended September 30, 1996 as compared with $276,000 for the same
period in 1995. Payroll and payroll related costs also increased
approximately 84% or $83,000, to $182,000 for the three-month period
ended September 30, 1996 as compared with $99,000 for the same period in
1995. The increase in both periods can be attributed to the increase in
staff from five in 1995 to nine in 1996, increases in medical insurance
due to new hires with family coverage, and timing issues with staffing
changes.
Advertising
Advertising which includes publicity, public relations, and press release
costs increased approximately 162%, or $110,000, for a total of $178,000
for the nine-month period ended September 30, 1996, compared to $68,000
for the same nine-month period in 1995. In addition, costs increased by
79% or $39,000, to $88,000 for the three-month period ended September 30,
1996 compared to $49,000 for the same period in 1995. The increase is
attributed to supporting the introduction of the HTMS-2510(TM) into the
consumer market place as well as to continuing to establish brand name
recognition.
Other Sales and Marketing Costs
Other costs including trade shows, travel and entertainment, outside
services and general operating costs remained relatively flat with an
increase of approximately 2% or $9,000, for a total of $575,000 for the
nine-month period ended September 30, 1996, compared to $566,000 for the
same nine-month period in 1995. Costs in these other areas also remained
relatively flat with a decrease of approximately 13% or $22,000, to
$152,000 for the three-month period ended September 30, 1996 compared to
$174,000 for the same period in 1995.
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INTEREST - NET
Interest income net increased approximately 163% or $57,000, to $92,000 for the
nine-month period ended September 30, 1996, compared to $35,000 in the same
nine-month period in 1995. Interest income, net, also increased during the
three-month period ended September 30, 1996, by approximately 35% or $9,000,
for a total of $35,000, compared to $26,000 in the same three-month period in
1995. The results are based on interest received on private placement proceeds
coupled with the elimination of interest expense through the pay off of related
party debt during the first quarter of 1996.
NET LOSS
The net loss for the nine-month period ended September 30, 1996, totaled
$3,631,000 ($0.29) per share, compared to a net loss of $2,135,000 or ($0.20)
per share in the same nine-month period in 1995. The net loss for the
three-month period ended September 30, 1996, totaled $1,102,000 ($0.08) per
share, compared to a net loss of $850,000 or ($0.08) per share in the same
three-month period in 1995. The increased net loss includes two one-time
extraordinary items which are $680,000 for In-Process R & D and $249,000 for
income taxes related to the liquidation of Spatializer Audio Laboratories, Inc.
- - Yukon, the Company's predecessor.
After adjusting for the one-time items, the net loss for the nine-month period
ended September 30, 1996 is reduced to $2,702,000 or ($0.21) per share. The
loss is primarily a result of increased Research and Development costs
associated with the Company's newest subsidiary, MDT, and an aggressive
advertising campaign from Sales and Marketing directed at the consumer and
computer market places as well as the effects of compensation and other
employee related costs incurred during the 1996 periods.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At September 30, 1996, the Company had $2,865,000 in cash and cash equivalents
as compared to $3,113,000 at December 31, 1995. The decrease in cash and cash
equivalents can be attributed to cash used for the MDT acquisition of assets,
cash used in operating activities, the purchase of fixed assets and the
retirement of a portion of the related party advances offset by cash received
from common stock issuances, including private placements, warrant and option
exercises. The Company had working capital of $4,578,000 at September 30, 1996
as compared with $3,159,000 at December 31, 1995. Three private placements
received regulatory approval from the Vancouver Stock Exchange during the
three- month period ended September 30, 1996.
The Company's future cash flow from operations will come primarily from Foundry
and OEM royalties. At September 30, 1996 the Company had three Foundry
Licensees, forty-one OEM Licensees and nine game developer licensees as
compared with three Foundry Licensees and thirty-two OEM Licensees at June 30,
1996.
The Company continues to have no long-term debt and has no present commitments
or agreements which would require any long-term debt to be incurred. The
Company does, however, owe $112,500 as of September 30, 1996 as compared to
$325,061 to related parties at December 31, 1995. Substantial payments were
made during the first quarter of 1996 to retire Company debt.
Based on current operations, and the addition of MDT whose primary focus is on
research and development of new technologies, management believes that existing
cash balances along with operating revenues will not be sufficient to satisfy
the Company's cash requirements for the next twelve months. Additional cash
will be required for continued development of the MDT technology and for the
introduction of new technologies or products into the market. In addition,
additional cash may be needed for the acquisition of technologies or
enterprises complementary to the Company's business. Additional sources of
financing including debt, equity or strategic investments may be required to
fund such capital expenditures, acquisitions, research and development and
marketing costs related to these activities.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Reference is made to the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1995 with respect to the Company's litigation with QSound Labs, Inc. ("QSL").
The developments in the litigation for the nine-month period ended September
30, 1996 are as follows:
On August 29, 1996 the Court granted the Company's motion for summary judgment
of non-infringement in its entirety. The Court also denied QSL's cross-motion
for summary judgment of infringement in its entirety.
The Court has stayed the litigation temporarily to allow QSL to appeal the
granting of the Company's motion. Under the current schedule, QSL has until
December 16, 1996 to file an appeal.
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES
None
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8K
(a) None
(b) Exhibit 11.1 Computation of Loss per Common Share
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: September 9, 1996
SPATIALIZER AUDIO LABORATORIES, INC.
(REGISTRANT)
/s/ STEVEN D. GERSHICK
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STEVEN D. GERSHICK
President & Chief Executive Officer
/s/ WENDY MARIE GUERRERO
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WENDY MARIE GUERRERO
Chief Financial Officer
/s/ KATHY PARTCH
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KATHY PARTCH
Director of Accounting
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SPECIALIZED AUDIO LABORATORIES, INC.
EXHIBIT 11.1 COMPUTATION OF LOSS PER COMMON SHARE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NINE MONTH FOUR MONTHS FISCAL YEARS ENDED
PERIOD ENDED FISCAL YEAR ENDED ENDED ------------------------------------
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, AUGUST 31, AUGUST 31, AUGUST 31,
1996 1995 1994 1994 1993 1992
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PRIMARY EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:
Weighted Average Common Shares 18,487,584 15,933,516 14,329,235 12,376,579 10,518,998 7,295,073
Weighted Average Escrowed Performance
Shares(1) (5,776,700) (5,776,700) (5,776,700) (5,485,033) (4,776,700) (4,776,700)
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Adjusted Weighted Average Common Shares 12,710,884 10,158,816 8,552,536 6,891,548 5,740,296 2,518,373
======================================================================================
Net Loss for Period (3,630,580) (3,241,285) (1,193,261) (1,806,367) (2,103,417) (1,088,294)
======================================================================================
Primary Loss Per Share (0.29) (0.32) (0.14) (0.26) (0.37) (0.42)
======================================================================================
FULLY DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:
Adjusted Weighted Average Common Shares 12,710,884 10,156,816 8,552,535 6,891,546 5,740,298 2,518,373
Weighted Average Escrowed Performance
Shares(1) 5,776,700 5,776,700 5,776,700 5,485,033 4,776,700 4,778,700
Shares to be Issued on Option Exercise(2) 702,640 806,068 621,486 648,836 444,585 431,667
Shares to be Issued on Warrant Exercise(2) 82,386 312,704 23,143 0 71,385 233,333
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Fully Diluted Weighted Average Common
Shares 19,252,612 17,052,286 14,873,854 13,025,417 11,032,958 7,960,073
======================================================================================
Net Loss for Period (from above) (3,630,580) (3,241,285) (1,193,261) (1,808,387) (2,103,417) (1,068,294)
======================================================================================
Fully Diluted Loss Per Share (0.19) (0.19) (0.08) (0.14) (0.19) (0.13)
======================================================================================
</TABLE>
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(1) Escrowed performance shares have been excluded from the determination of
primary loss per share as the conditions for release have not yet been
attained.
(2) Outstanding options and warrants to purchase common shares have not been
included in the calculation of primary loss per share as the effect of
including such securities would be antidilutive. For purposes of computing
the fully diluted loss per share, the treasury stock method has been used
and the shares have been treated as outstanding for the entire period.
<TABLE> <S> <C>
<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
<S> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> 9-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-1996
<PERIOD-START> JAN-01-1996
<PERIOD-END> SEP-30-1996
<CASH> 2,865,230
<SECURITIES> 0
<RECEIVABLES> 651,224
<ALLOWANCES> 0
<INVENTORY> 341,072
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 4,225,076
<PP&E> 863,900
<DEPRECIATION> 278,680
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 5,246,603
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 668,583
<BONDS> 0
0
0
<COMMON> 189,149
<OTHER-SE> 0
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> 5,246,603
<SALES> 1,408,755
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 1,408,755
<CGS> 153,799
<TOTAL-COSTS> 4,684,250
<OTHER-EXPENSES> 0
<LOSS-PROVISION> 0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> (10,996)
<INCOME-PRETAX> (3,337,195)
<INCOME-TAX> (293,385)
<INCOME-CONTINUING> (3,630,580)
<DISCONTINUED> 0
<EXTRAORDINARY> 0
<CHANGES> 0
<NET-INCOME> (3,630,580)
<EPS-PRIMARY> (.29)
<EPS-DILUTED> (.29)
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