Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)
Registration No. 333-131605
PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT
Number 12
to
Prospectus dated April 4, 2006, Prospectus Supplement dated May 15, 2006, Prospectus Supplement dated August 3, 2006, Prospectus Supplement dated November 3, 2006, Prospectus Supplement dated March 15, 2007, Post-effective Amendment dated May 1, 2007, Prospectus Supplement dated May 9, 2007, Post-effective Amendment dated July 18, 2007, Post-effective Amendment dated July 20, 2007, Post-effective Amendment dated August 3, 2007, Post-effective Amendment dated August 29, 2007, Prospectus Supplement dated November 13, 2007, Post effective Amendment dated April 24, 2008, Prospectus Supplement dated May 8. 2008, and Prospectus Supplement dated August 7, 2008, Prospectus Supplement dated November 6, 2008, Prospectus Supplement dated March 11, 2009 and Prospectus Supplement dated May 6, 2009
of
SCI ENGINEERED MATERIALS, INC.
2,281,253 Shares of Common Stock
This Prospectus Supplement relates to the sale of up to 2,281,253 shares of SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. common stock (the “Shares”). The Shares are being registered to permit public secondary trading of the shares that are being offered by the selling shareholders named in the prospectus. We are not selling any of the Shares in this offering and therefore will not receive any proceeds from this offering.
This Prospectus Supplement No. 12 includes the attached Annual Report on Form 10-Q (the “Form 10-Q”) of SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. (the “Company”), for the three months ended June 30, 2009, filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 5, 2009. The exhibits to the Form 10-Q are not included with this Prospectus Supplement No. 12 and are not incorporated by reference herein. This Prospectus Supplement No. 12 should be read in conjunction with the prospectus supplement No. 1 dated May 15, 2006, the prospectus supplement No. 2 dated August 3, 2006, the prospectus supplement No. 3 dated November 3, 2006, the prospectus supplement No. 4 dated March 15, 2007, the post-effective amendment dated May 1, 2007, the prospectus supplement No. 5 dated May 9, 2007, the post-effective amendment No. 2 dated July 18, 2007, the post-effective amendment No. 3 dated July 20, 2007, the post-effective amendment No. 4 dated August 3, 2007, the post-effective amendment No. 5 dated August 29, 2007, the prospectus supplement No. 6 dated November 13, 2007, the post-effective amendment No. 6 dated April 24, 2008, the prospectus supplement No. 7 dated May 8, 2008, the prospectus supplement No. 8 dated August 7, 2008 and the prospectus supplement No. 9 dated November 6, 2008, the prospectus supplement No. 10 dated March 11, 2009, and the prospectus supplement No. 11 dated May 6, 2009.
Our common stock is traded on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board under the symbol “SCIA.”
NEITHER THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED OF THESE SECURITIES OR PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
The date of this Prospectus Supplement No. 12 is August 7, 2009.
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 quarterly period ended June 30, 2009
or
¨ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from _______________________ to _______________________
Commission file number: 0-31641
SCI ENGINEERED MATERIALS, INC.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
Ohio | 31-1210318 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of | (I.R.S. Employer | |
incorporation or organization) | Identification No.) |
2839 Charter Street, Columbus, Ohio 43228
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(614) 486-0261
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer ¨ Accelerated filer ¨ Non-accelerated filer ¨ Smaller reporting company x
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x
3,562,259 shares of Common Stock, without par value, were outstanding at July 31, 2009.
FORM 10-Q
SCI ENGINEERED MATERIALS, INC.
Table of Contents
Page No. | |
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION | |
Item 1. Financial Statements. | |
Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2009 (unaudited) and December 31, 2008 | 3 |
Statements of Operations for the Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 (unaudited) | 5 |
Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 (unaudited) | 6 |
Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) | 8 |
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. | 15 |
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk. | N/A |
Item 4. Controls and Procedures. | 22 |
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION | |
Item 1. Legal Proceedings. | N/A |
Item 1A.Risk Factors | N/A |
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds. | N/A |
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities. | N/A |
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. | 23 |
Item 5. Other Information. | N/A |
Item 6. Exhibits. | 24 |
Signatures. | 24 |
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SCI ENGINEERED MATERIALS, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2009 | 2008 | |||||||
(UNAUDITED) | ||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
CURRENT ASSETS | ||||||||
Cash | $ | 1,040,495 | $ | 1,399,050 | ||||
Accounts receivable | ||||||||
Trade, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $15,753 and $24,700 | 327,321 | 464,016 | ||||||
Contract | 114,025 | 109,717 | ||||||
Other | 6,336 | 3,423 | ||||||
Inventories | 858,681 | 1,264,433 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses | 725,678 | 42,562 | ||||||
Total current assets | 3,072,536 | 3,283,201 | ||||||
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, AT COST | ||||||||
Machinery and equipment | 4,999,148 | 4,192,516 | ||||||
Furniture and fixtures | 107,998 | 107,998 | ||||||
Leasehold improvements | 313,951 | 313,951 | ||||||
Construction in progress | - | 144,682 | ||||||
5,421,097 | 4,759,147 | |||||||
Less accumulated depreciation | (2,693,048 | ) | (2,469,030 | ) | ||||
2,728,049 | 2,290,117 | |||||||
OTHER ASSETS | ||||||||
Deposits | 24,953 | 29,002 | ||||||
Intangibles | 41,277 | 34,254 | ||||||
Total other assets | 66,230 | 63,256 | ||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 5,866,815 | $ | 5,636,574 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SCI ENGINEERED MATERIALS, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2009 | 2008 | |||||||
(UNAUDITED) | ||||||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||||||||
Capital lease obligation, current portion | $ | 377,198 | $ | 285,408 | ||||
Note payable, current portion | 51,350 | 20,386 | ||||||
Accounts payable | 274,165 | 249,309 | ||||||
Accrued contract expenses | - | 52,525 | ||||||
Customer deposits | 903,732 | 700,118 | ||||||
Accrued compensation | 91,311 | 94,167 | ||||||
Accrued expenses and other | 108,402 | 94,928 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 1,806,158 | 1,496,841 | ||||||
Capital lease obligation, net current portion | 915,187 | 622,769 | ||||||
Note payable, net current portion | 348,650 | 379,614 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 3,069,995 | 2,499,224 | ||||||
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | - | - | ||||||
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
Convertible preferred stock, Series B, 10% cumulative, nonvoting, no par value, $10 stated value, optional redemption at 103%; 24,430 issued and outstanding | 361,432 | 373,647 | ||||||
Common stock, no par value, authorized 15,000,000 shares; 3,562,259 and 3,560,259 shares issued and outstanding respectively | 9,187,733 | 9,180,183 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 1,324,770 | 985,396 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (8,077,115 | ) | (7,401,876 | ) | ||||
2,796,820 | 3,137,350 | |||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ | 5,866,815 | $ | 5,636,574 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SCI ENGINEERED MATERIALS, INC.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008
AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008
(UNAUDITED)
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, | SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, | |||||||||||||||
2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | |||||||||||||
SALES REVENUE | $ | 1,055,404 | $ | 1,517,513 | $ | 2,710,514 | $ | 3,191,332 | ||||||||
CONTRACT RESEARCH REVENUE | 254,649 | - | 501,074 | 40,121 | ||||||||||||
1,310,053 | 1,517,513 | 3,211,588 | 3,231,453 | |||||||||||||
COST OF SALES REVENUE | 881,904 | 1,079,666 | 2,169,047 | 2,333,637 | ||||||||||||
COST OF CONTRACT RESEARCH REVENUE | 179,159 | - | 366,031 | 30,944 | ||||||||||||
1,061,063 | 1,079,666 | 2,535,078 | 2,364,581 | |||||||||||||
GROSS PROFIT | 248,990 | 437,847 | 676,510 | 866,872 | ||||||||||||
MARKETING AND SALES EXPENSE | 146,358 | 145,762 | 314,450 | 272,032 | ||||||||||||
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE | 288,634 | 250,408 | 703,958 | 510,461 | ||||||||||||
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSE | 79,247 | 125,563 | 204,577 | 222,719 | ||||||||||||
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS | (265,249 | ) | (83,886 | ) | (546,475 | ) | (138,340 | ) | ||||||||
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) | ||||||||||||||||
Interest income | 2,352 | 5,345 | 4,846 | 14,175 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense | (28,635 | ) | (25,395 | ) | (57,223 | ) | (51,997 | ) | ||||||||
Financing expense | (76,387 | ) | - | (76,387 | ) | - | ||||||||||
Gain on disposal of equipment | - | 1,200 | - | 1,200 | ||||||||||||
(102,670 | ) | (18,850 | ) | (128,764 | ) | (36,622 | ) | |||||||||
LOSS BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX | (367,919 | ) | (102,736 | ) | (675,239 | ) | (174,962 | ) | ||||||||
INCOME TAX EXPENSE | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
NET LOSS | (367,919 | ) | (102,736 | ) | (675,239 | ) | (174,962 | ) | ||||||||
DIVIDENDS ON PREFERRED STOCK | (6,108 | ) | (6,142 | ) | (12,215 | ) | (12,283 | ) | ||||||||
LOSS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHARES | $ | (374,027 | ) | $ | (108,878 | ) | $ | (687,454 | ) | $ | (187,245 | ) | ||||
EARNINGS PER SHARE - BASIC AND DILUTED | ||||||||||||||||
(Note 7) | ||||||||||||||||
NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE BEFORE DIVIDENDS ON PREFERRED STOCK | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | (0.19 | ) | $ | (0.05 | ) | ||||
Diluted | $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | (0.19 | ) | $ | (0.05 | ) | ||||
LOSS PER COMMON SHARE AFTER DIVIDENDS ON PREFERRED STOCK | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | (0.19 | ) | $ | (0.05 | ) | ||||
Diluted | $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | (0.19 | ) | $ | (0.05 | ) | ||||
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | 3,562,259 | 3,510,964 | 3,562,149 | 3,500,419 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 3,562,259 | 3,510,964 | 3,562,149 | 3,500,419 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SCI ENGINEERED MATERIALS, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008
(UNAUDITED)
2009 | 2008 | |||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
Net loss income | $ | (675,239 | ) | $ | (174,962 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
Depreciation and accretion | 227,329 | 185,355 | ||||||
Amortization | 1,544 | 1,544 | ||||||
Stock based compensation | 281,203 | 29,637 | ||||||
Financing expense related to warrant expiration date extension | 76,387 | - | ||||||
Gain on sale of equipment | - | (1,200 | ) | |||||
Inventory reserve | 12,000 | 4,334 | ||||||
Provision for doubtful accounts | (8,947 | ) | - | |||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
(Increase) decrease in assets: | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | 138,422 | (193,519 | ) | |||||
Inventories | 393,752 | (1,307,988 | ) | |||||
Prepaid expenses | (683,116 | ) | (40,680 | ) | ||||
Other assets | (4,518 | ) | (16,087 | ) | ||||
Increase in liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable | 24,856 | 199,364 | ||||||
Accrued expenses and customer deposits | 158,394 | 1,161,020 | ||||||
Total adjustments | 617,306 | 21,780 | ||||||
Net cash used in operating activities | (57,933 | ) | (153,182 | ) | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
Proceeds on sale of equipment | - | 1,200 | ||||||
Purchases of property and equipment | (106,250 | ) | (75,723 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (106,250 | ) | (74,523 | ) | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
Proceeds from exercise of common stock options | 1,550 | 10,250 | ||||||
Proceeds from exercise of common stock warrants | - | 68,021 | ||||||
Payments related to registration of common stock | - | (20,061 | ) | |||||
Payments related to Preferred Series B dividend | (24,430 | ) | (24,566 | ) | ||||
Principal payments on capital lease obligations | (171,492 | ) | (141,692 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in financing activities | (194,372 | ) | (108,048 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SCI ENGINEERED MATERIALS, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008
(UNAUDITED)
2009 | 2008 | |||||||
NET DECREASE IN CASH | $ | (358,555 | ) | $ | (335,753 | ) | ||
CASH - Beginning of period | 1,399,050 | 1,182,086 | ||||||
CASH - End of period | $ | 1,040,495 | $ | 846,333 | ||||
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION | ||||||||
Cash paid during the years for: | ||||||||
Interest, net | $ | 57,223 | $ | 51,997 | ||||
Income taxes | $ | - | $ | - | ||||
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NONCASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
Property and equipment purchased by capital lease | $ | 555,700 | $ | 159,103 | ||||
Machinery & equipment accrued asset retirement obligation increase | $ | 3,312 | $ | 1,656 | ||||
Financing expense related to warrant expiration date extension | $ | 76,387 | $ | - | ||||
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NONCASH OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
Stock based compensation expense | $ | 281,203 | $ | 29,637 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SCI ENGINEERED MATERIALS, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1. | Business Organization and Purpose |
SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. (“SCI” or the “Company”), formerly Superconductive Components, Inc., an Ohio corporation, was incorporated in 1987. The Company manufactures ceramic and metal sputtering targets for a variety of industrial applications including: Photonics, Thin Film Solar, Thin Film Battery, Semiconductor, and, to a lesser extent High Temperature Superconductive (HTS) materials. Photonics currently represents the Company’s largest market for its targets. Thin Film Solar is an industry that is exhibiting rapid growth. Thin Film Battery is a developing market where manufacturers of batteries use the Company’s targets to produce very small power supplies with small quantities of stored energy. Semiconductor is a developing market for the Company.
Note 2. | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for fair presentation of the results of operations for the periods presented have been included. The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and the notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2008. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. |
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. |
Equipment purchased with grant funding
In 2004, the Company received funds of $517,935 from the Ohio Department of Development’s Third Frontier Action Fund (TFAF) for the purchase of equipment related to the grant’s purpose. In a separate contract with the Department of Energy the Company received $27,500 for the purchase of equipment related to the contract’s purpose. The Company elected to record the funds disbursed as a contra asset; therefore, the assets are not reflected in the Company’s financial statements. As assets were purchased, the liability initially created when the cash was received was reduced with no revenue recognized or fixed asset recorded on the balance sheet. As of June 30, 2009, the Company had disbursed the entire amount received. The grant and contract both provide that as long as the Company performed in compliance with the grant/contract, the Company retained the rights to the equipment. The grant was completed in January 2009. The Company was in compliance with the requirements and retained the equipment. |
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SCI ENGINEERED MATERIALS, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 2. | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Stock Based Compensation
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (Revised), “Share Based Payment” (SFAS No. 123R). SFAS No. 123R replaced SFAS No. 123, and superseded APB Opinion No. 25. Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123R and related interpretations using the modified-prospective transition method. Under this method, compensation cost recognized in 2009 and 2008 includes compensation cost for all stock-based awards granted on or subsequent to January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 123R. Non cash stock based compensation costs were $281,203 and $29,637 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. On January 2, 2009, the Stock Option and Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors of the Company approved the grant of options to purchase a total of 450,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, effective January 2, 2009, to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and three other executive officers. The Committee also approved the grant of options to purchase 90,000 shares to the four non-employee board members. Pursuant to the terms of the agreements, the options have an exercise price of $6.00 per share, the closing price of the Company’s common stock as reported on the OTC Bulletin Board regulated quotation service on January 2, 2009. The four non-employee board members each received compensation of 1,819 shares of the Company’s common stock and $5,000 in 2008.
Reclassification
Certain amounts in the prior year financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
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SCI ENGINEERED MATERIALS, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 3. | Common Stock and Stock Options |
The cumulative status of options granted and outstanding at June 30, 2009, and December 31, 2008, as well as options which became exercisable in connection with the Stock Option Plans is summarized as follows:
Employee Stock Options | ||||||||
Average | ||||||||
Stock Options | Exercise Price | |||||||
Outstanding at December 31, 2007 | 343,250 | $ | 2.08 | |||||
Granted | 21,000 | 3.10 | ||||||
Exercised | - | - | ||||||
Forfeited | (1,500 | ) | 3.10 | |||||
Outstanding at December 31, 2008 | 362,750 | $ | 2.14 | |||||
Granted | 450,000 | 6.00 | ||||||
Exercised | (1,000 | ) | 1.55 | |||||
Forfeited | (10,000 | ) | 3.10 | |||||
Outstanding at June 30, 2009 | 801,750 | $ | 4.29 | |||||
Shares exercisable at December 31, 2008 | 321,050 | $ | 2.00 | |||||
Shares exercisable at June 30, 2009 | 372,450 | $ | 2.51 |
Non-Employee Director Stock Options | ||||||||
Weighted | ||||||||
Average | ||||||||
Stock Options | Exercise Price | |||||||
Outstanding at December 31, 2007 | 241,000 | $ | 2.51 | |||||
Granted | - | - | ||||||
Exercised | (7,500 | ) | 1.37 | |||||
Expired | - | - | ||||||
Forfeited | - | - | ||||||
Outstanding at December 31, 2008 | 233,500 | $ | 2.54 | |||||
Granted | 90,000 | 6.00 | ||||||
Exercised | - | - | ||||||
Expired | - | - | ||||||
Forfeited | - | - | ||||||
Outstanding at June 30, 2009 | 323,500 | $ | 3.50 | |||||
Shares exercisable at December 31, 2008 | 233,500 | $ | 2.54 | |||||
Shares exercisable at June 30, 2009 | 263,500 | $ | 2.94 |
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SCI ENGINEERED MATERIALS, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 3. | Common Stock and Stock Options (continued) |
Exercise prices for options range from $1.00 to $6.00 at June 30, 2009. The weighted average option price for all options outstanding is $4.07 with a weighted average remaining contractual life of 6.2 years.
Note 4. | Common Stock Warrants |
On May 1, 2009 the Board of Directors authorized the extension of the expiration date of the common stock purchase warrants that were due to expire in May 2009 and November 2009. The expiration dates were extended to May 2010 and November 2010, respectively. In total, this extension of the expiration date applied to an aggregate of 160,418 warrants. The non-cash financing expense associated with this extension was approximately $76,000. |
Note 5. | Preferred Stock |
On January 15, 2009 the Board of Directors approved the payment of one year of accrued dividends on convertible preferred stock, Series B, to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2008. Payment was disbursed on June 30, 2009.
Note 6. | Inventory |
Inventory is comprised of the following: |
June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2009 | 2008 | |||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||
Raw materials | $ | 305,010 | $ | 299,750 | ||||
Work-in-progress | 290,673 | 754,097 | ||||||
Finished goods | 324,041 | 259,629 | ||||||
Inventory reserve | (61,043 | ) | (49,043 | ) | ||||
$ | 858,681 | $ | 1,264,433 |
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SCI ENGINEERED MATERIALS, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 7. | Earnings Per Share |
Basic income (loss) per share is calculated as income (loss) available to common stockholders divided by the weighted average of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is calculated as diluted income available to common stockholders divided by the diluted weighted average number of common shares. Diluted weighted average number of common shares has been calculated using the treasury stock method for Common Stock equivalents, which includes Common Stock issuable pursuant to stock options and Common Stock warrants. At June 30, 2009 and 2008 all common stock options and warrants are anti-dilutive due to the net loss. The following is provided to reconcile the earnings per share calculations: |
Three months ended June 30, | Six months ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | |||||||||||||
Loss applicable to common shares | $ | (374,027 | ) | $ | (108,878 | ) | $ | (687,454 | ) | $ | (187,245 | ) | ||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic | 3,562,259 | 3,510,964 | 3,562,149 | 3,500,419 | ||||||||||||
Effect of dilutions | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding –diluted | 3,562,259 | 3,510,964 | 3,562,149 | 3,500.419 |
Note 8. | Capital Requirements |
The Company’s accumulated deficit since inception was $8,077,115 (unaudited) at June 30, 2009. While the Company has been profitable in recent years, the historical losses have been financed primarily from additional investments and loans by major shareholders and private offerings of common stock and warrants to purchase common stock. The Company cannot assure that it will continue to operate at a profit or it will be able to raise additional capital in the future to fund its operations.
As of June 30, 2009, cash on-hand was $1,040,495. Management believes, based on forecasted sales and expenses, that funding will be adequate to sustain operations at least through June 30, 2010.
Numerous factors may make it necessary for the Company to seek additional capital. In order to support the initiatives included in its business plan, the Company may need to raise additional funds through public or private financing, collaborative relationships or other arrangements. Its ability to raise additional financing depends on many factors beyond its control, including the state of capital markets, the market price of its common stock and the development or prospects for development of competitive products by others. Because the common stock is not listed on a major stock exchange, many investors may not be willing or allowed to purchase it or may demand steep discounts. The additional financing may not be available or may be available only on terms that would result in further dilution to the current owners of the common stock.
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SCI ENGINEERED MATERIALS, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 9. | Note Payable |
On January 22, 2009, the Company issued a Promissory Note dated as of January 13, 2009, to The Huntington National Bank, as Lender, pursuant to a Business Loan Agreement dated as of January 13, 2009. The Note is secured by a Commercial Security Agreement granting the Lender a security interest in the Company’s inventory, equipment and accounts. The balance owed on the Note at June 30, 2009 was $0.
Among other items, the Note provides for the following:
At no time shall the outstanding balance of the principal sum of the Revolving Loan exceed the lesser of (1) $1,000,000 or (2) an amount equal to the sum of 80% of Eligible Accounts plus the lesser of (A) 50% of Eligible inventory or (B) $200,000.
Interest on the note is subject to change from time to time based on changes in an independent index which is the LIBO rate. The index at the inception of the note was 0.386% per annum. The interest rate to be applied to the unpaid principal balance during this note will be at a rate of 3.500 percentage points over the index.
All accrued interest is payable monthly. The outstanding principal and accrued interest owed on the Note matures on January 1, 2010.
Note 10. | Subsequent Event |
In July 2009, the Company was selected by a customer as a subcontractor for an award recently granted by the Ohio Department of Development. This award is entitled “Ohio-Based Manufacturing of Thin-Film Photovoltaics” and provides support for the development of alternate transparent conductive oxides. The work on the contract is expected to begin during the third quarter of 2009 and is expected to be completed during 2010. The amount of the subcontract work to be performed by the Company is $125,000.
Note11. | Recently Issued Accounting Standards |
In May 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 165, Subsequent Events (SFAS 165). SFAS 165 is intended to establish general standards of accounting for and disclosures of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. SFAS 165 requires the disclosure of the date through which an entity has evaluated subsequent events and the basis for that date. The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the date of this report and there are none except those listed in Note 10.
In June 2009, the FASB issued Statement No. 168, The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (SFAS 168). SFAS 168 will become the single source of authoritative nongovernmental U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), superseding existing FASB, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF), and related accounting literature. SFAS 168 reorganizes the thousands of GAAP pronouncements into roughly 90 accounting topics and displays them using a consistent structure. Also included is relevant Securities and Exchange Commission guidance organized using the same topical structure in separate sections. SFAS 168 will be effective for financial statements issued for reporting periods that end after September 15, 2009. This will have an impact on the Company’s financial statements since all future references to authoritative accounting literature will be references in accordance with SFAS 168.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note12. | Concentrations |
At June 30, 2009 the Company had a prepaid expense of approximately $664,000 to a supplier for the purchase of raw material. The Company is confident the supplier, with revenues of several billion dollars, will deliver the raw material as agreed upon.
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Item 2. | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. |
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Financial Statements and Notes contained herein and with those in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q include certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby. Those statements include, but may not be limited to, all statements regarding our intent, belief, and expectations, such as statements concerning our future profitability and operating and growth strategy. Words such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “will,” “may,” “should,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue,” “likely” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in other statements we make involve risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, the factors set forth under the caption “Risk Factors” included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, and other factors detailed from time to time in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. One or more of these factors have affected, and in the future could affect our business and financial condition and could cause actual results to differ materially from plans and projections. Although we believe the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, there can be no assurance that any of the forward-looking statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q will prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that our objectives and plans will be achieved.
Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement or statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statements are made or reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, unless necessary to prevent such statements from becoming misleading. New factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for us to predict all factors, nor can it assess the impact of each such factor on the business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.
Overview
SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. (“SCI” or the “Company”), formerly Superconductive Components, Inc., an Ohio corporation, was incorporated in 1987. We manufacture ceramic and metal sputtering targets for a variety of industrial applications including: Photonics, Thin Film Solar, Thin Film Battery, Semiconductor, and, to a lesser extent HTS materials. Photonics currently represents the largest market for our targets. Thin Film Solar is an industry that is exhibiting rapid growth and we expect this market to grow quickly. Thin Film Battery is a developing market where manufacturers of batteries use our targets to produce very small power supplies with small quantities of stored energy. Semiconductor is a developing market for us. We added to our sales staff in late 2007 for the purpose of focusing on opportunities for our products in the Solar industry. We also added staff to our Technology group during the second half of 2007 for the development of innovative products. During the fourth quarter of 2008 we added an exclusive manufacturer’s representative for Europe. Late in the second quarter of 2009 we received an order from a Thin Film Solar customer that was more than $1 million. The entire amount is scheduled to ship during the second half of 2009.
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Item 2. | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued) |
Executive Summary
For the six months ended June 30, 2009, we had $339,451 in non-cash expenses for the following items: stock based compensation for stock options issued in January of 2009 and charges related to the extension of the expiration date of common stock warrants in May of 2009. The non-cash stock based compensation expense included a one time charge of $175,376 for options that vested immediately and ongoing charges of $87,688. These ongoing non-cash charges will continue through 2010 and then decline beginning in the first quarter of 2011. The non-cash financing expense related to the extension of the expiration date of common stock warrants was a one time charge of $76,387. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, we had $29,637 in non-cash stock based compensation expense. The increase in these non-cash charges of $309,814 had a material effect on our Statement of Operations in 2009.
For the six months ended June 30, 2009, we had revenues of $3,211,588. This was a decrease of $19,865, or less than 1% when compared to the six months ended June 30, 2008. Contract research revenue increased to $501,074 for the first six months of 2009 from $40,121 for the same period in 2008, an increase of $460,953, reflecting the position of our company in key technologies. This increase in contract research revenue combined with revenue from new markets substantially offsets the decrease in our automotive market revenue. The slight decline in total revenue can be attributed to the current economic downturn as customers have decreased spending and reduced inventory levels.
Gross profit was $676,510 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to $866,872 for the same six months in 2008. Gross margin was 21.1% of total revenues for the first six months of 2009 compared to 26.8% for the same period in 2008. The decline can be attributed primarily to the decrease in product revenue as mentioned above. Also, research and development labor (approximately $103,000) was included as cost of contract research revenue.
Given current market conditions, we continued to invest in expanding production capabilities, R&D, marketing and sales. This should allow us to gain market share now and to be poised to receive large orders in targeted applications when this current business downturn recovers.
Benefits from these investments have been trial and qualification orders that were shipped to customers in the Thin Film Solar industry. The revenue from these shipments totaled approximately $100,000 in the first quarter and $312,000 in the second quarter of 2009, respectively. Some of these trials and qualifications have resulted in orders of approximately $1.2 million that are scheduled to ship during the second half of 2009. Additionally, late in the second quarter we received some orders from our traditional markets that had been slow during the first six months of 2009. This could be an indication that restocking inventories or increased business levels is occurring.
For the six months ended June 30, 2009, we had net loss applicable to common shares of $687,454 compared to a net loss of $187,245 for the same period in 2008. The increase in net loss can be attributed to additional operating expenses of approximately $218,000 along with the decline in product revenue and gross profit mentioned above. Non-cash stock based compensation expense increased approximately $252,000 in the first six months of 2009 versus the first six months of 2008. A non-cash financing expense related to the extension of the expiration date for warrants due to expire in 2009 was approximately $76,000 which was booked in the second quarter of 2009.
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Item 2. | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued) |
It is possible that the revenues for the entire year of 2009 could be less than 2008 due to the significant reduction in a high priced raw material. After two years of unusually high prices above the long term average price of this raw material, the price has returned to its long term average. In addition, the global economic condition has weakened our traditional markets. All of our employees are committed to fighting through this economic downturn. During the first six months of 2009 we reduced hours in most departments and members of management agreed to salary reductions to help reduce costs in the coming months.
In July 2009, the Company was selected by a customer as a subcontractor for an award recently granted by the Ohio Department of Development. This award is entitled “Ohio-Based Manufacturing of Thin-Film Photovoltaics” and provides support for the development of alternate transparent conductive oxides. The work on the contract is expected to begin during the third quarter of 2009 and is projected to be completed during 2010. The amount of the subcontract work to be performed by the Company is $125,000.
We received notification during the fourth quarter of 2008 from the Ohio Department of Development’s Third Frontier Advanced Energy Program (TFAEP) of an award in the amount of $708,715. This grant provides support to commercialize technologies for the manufacture of rotatable ceramic sputtering targets for the production of transparent conductive oxide-coated glass used in manufacturing thin film photovoltaic solar cell panels. The work on the contract began in January of 2009.
During the third quarter of 2008 we received notification from the Department of Energy of a Notice of Financial Assistance Award in the amount of approximately $750,000. The initial $125,000 was formally approved during 2008. The remaining balance was approved in February 2009. This grant provides support for Phase II of a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award entitled “Flux Pinning Additions to Increase Jc Performance in BSCCO-2212 Round Wire for Very High Field Magnets.” The work on the contract began during the third quarter of 2008 and is expected to continue through August 2010.
We received notification during the second quarter of 2008 from the Department of Energy of a Notice of Financial Assistance Award in the amount of $99,961. This award provides support for Phase I of an SBIR award entitled “Homogenous BSCCO-2212 Round Wires for Very High Field Magnet Applications.” The work on the contract began during the third quarter of 2008 and was completed during the first quarter of 2009.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Six and three months ended June 30, 2009 (unaudited) compared to six and three months ended June 30, 2008 (unaudited):
Revenues
For the six months ended June 30, 2009, we had revenues of $3,211,588. This was a slight decrease of $19,865, or 0.6%, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2008. Contract research revenue increased to $501,074 for the first six months of 2009 from $40,121 for the same period in 2008, an increase of $460,953, reflecting our position in key technologies. This increase in contract research revenue combined with revenue from new markets substantially offsets the decrease in our automotive market revenue. The slight decline in total revenue can be attributed to the current economic downturn as customers have decreased spending and reduced inventory levels. For the three months ended June 30, 2009 we had revenues of $1,310,053 compared to $1,517,513 for the same period in 2008. Contract research revenue was $254,649 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 versus $0 for the three months ended June 30, 2008. Product revenue was $1,055,404 for the second quarter of 2009 compared to $1,517,513 for the second quarter of 2008, a decrease of $462,109. This decrease can be attributable to the automotive market. As mentioned above, this decline in product revenue can be attributed to the current economic downturn as customers have decreased spending and reduced inventory levels. Late in the second quarter of 2009, we began receiving some additional orders from our traditional markets. This could be an indication of a need to restock inventories or an increase in business levels is occurring.
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Item 2. | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued) |
Gross Profit
Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $676,510 which represents a gross margin of 21.1% of total revenue compared to $866,872 and 26.8% of total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2008. Gross profit for the three months ended June 30, 2009 was $248,990 which represents a gross margin of 19.0% of total revenue compared to $437,847 and 28.9% of total revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2008. The decline can be attributed primarily to the decrease in product revenue previously mentioned. Also, labor (approximately $103,000) normally classified as research and development expense was included as cost of contract research revenue.
Marketing and Sales Expense
Marketing and Sales expense for the six months ended June 30, 2009 increased 15.6% to $314,450 from $272,032 for the same period in 2008. The increase was due to increased non-cash stock based compensation expense of approximately $33,000, and higher expenses related to trade shows as well as commissions to our outside manufacturing sales representatives. A portion of this increase was offset by a reduction in compensation to our inside personnel. Marketing and Sales expense for the three months ended June 30, 2009 increased 0.4% to $146,358 from $145,762 for the same period in 2008.
General and Administrative Expense
General and administrative expense for the six months ended June 30, 2009 increased to $703,958 from $510,461 for the six months ended June 30, 2008, or 37.9%. The increase was primarily the result of non-cash stock based compensation expense of approximately $207,000 compared to approximately $24,000 for the same period in 2008, as well as higher insurance premiums and professional fees. General and administrative expense for the three months ended June 30, 2009 increased to $288,634 from $250,408 for the three months ended June 30, 2008, or 15.3%. The increase was primarily the result of non-cash stock based compensation expense as well as higher insurance premiums and professional fees. A portion of this increase was offset by a reduction in compensation.
Research and Development Expense
Research and development expense for the first six months of 2009 was $204,577 compared to $222,719 for the same period in 2008, a decrease of 8.1%. Research and development expense for the three months ended June 30, 2009 was $79,247 compared to $125,563 for the same period in 2008, a decrease of 36.9%. We continue to incur expenses associated with the continued development efforts in the Photonic, Thin Film Solar, Thin Film Battery and Semiconductor markets, as well as research related to the SBIRs and TFAEP. The decrease in expense was a result of approximately $103,000 of compensation that was assigned to Cost of Contract Research Revenue.
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Item 2. | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued) |
Other Income and Expense
Interest income was $4,846 and $14,175 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Interest income was $2,352 and $5,345 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. While our cash position increased over the past 12 months the decrease in interest rates reduced the amount of interest earned.
Interest expense was $57,223 and $51,997 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively and $28,635 and $25,395 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The increase was due to additional capital lease obligations incurred for the purchase of production equipment for increased production capacity. We received loan proceeds in the amount of $400,000 from the Ohio Department of Development in 2008. These proceeds were used to reduce the balance on outstanding capital lease obligations. The favorable interest rate on this loan (3%) helped offset the interest expense related to new capital lease obligations.
Non-cash financing expense associated with the extension of the warrant expiration date previously mentioned was approximately $76,000 in the six and three months ended June 30, 2009 versus $0 in 2008.
LOSS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHARES
Loss applicable to common shares was $687,454 compared to $187,245 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Basic net loss per common share after dividends on preferred stock and based on income applicable to common shares was $0.19 and $0.05 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The loss applicable to common shares includes net loss from operations and the accretion of Series B preferred stock dividends. Dividends on the Series B preferred stock accrue at 10% annually on the outstanding shares. Accrued dividends on the Series B preferred stock was $12,215 and $12,283 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The weighted averaged shares outstanding were 3,562,149 at June 30, 2009 and 3,500,419 at June 30, 2008. All outstanding common stock equivalents were anti-dilutive for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 due to the net loss.
Loss applicable to common shares was $374,027 compared to $108,878 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Basic net loss per common share after dividends on preferred stock and based on income applicable to common shares was $0.10 and $0.03 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The loss applicable to common shares includes net loss from operations and the accretion of Series B preferred stock dividends. Dividends on the Series B preferred stock accrue at 10% annually on the outstanding shares. Accrued dividends on the Series B preferred stock was $6,108 and $6,142 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The weighted averaged shares outstanding were 3,562,259 at June 30, 2009 and 3,510,964 at June 30, 2008. All outstanding common stock equivalents were anti-dilutive for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 due to the net loss.
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Item 2. | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued) |
The following schedule represents our outstanding common shares during the period of 2009 through 2019 assuming all outstanding stock options and stock warrants are exercised during the year of expiration. If each shareholder exercises his or her options or warrants, it could increase our common shares by 1,682,307 to 5,244,566 by December 31, 2019. Exercise prices for options and warrants range from $1.00 to $6.00 at June 30, 2009. Assuming all such options and warrants are exercised in the year of expiration, the effect on shares outstanding is illustrated as follows:
Options and Warrants due to expire | Potential Shares Outstanding | |||
2009 | - | 3,562,259 | ||
2010 | 603,807 | 4,166,066 | ||
2011 | 62,500 | 4,228,566 | ||
2012 | 169,000 | 4,397,566 | ||
2013 | 30,500 | 4,428,066 | ||
2014 | 180,000 | 4,608,066 | ||
2015 | 140,000 | 4,748,066 | ||
2016 | 37,000 | 4,785,066 | ||
2017 | - | 4,785,066 | ||
2018 | 9,500 | 4,794,566 | ||
2019 | 450,000 | 5,244,566 |
LIQUIDITY AND WORKING CAPITAL
At June 30, 2009, working capital was $1,266,378 compared to $1,347,791 at June 30, 2008. We used cash in operations of approximately $58,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and approximately $153,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2008. Significant non-cash items including depreciation, accretion and amortization, stock based compensation expense, financing expense of warrant extension, inventory reserve on excess and obsolete inventory, and provision for doubtful accounts were approximately $590,000 and $220,000, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008. Accounts receivable, inventory, prepaid expenses and other assets increased approximately $155,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2009. Accounts receivable, inventory, prepaid expenses and other assets increased approximately $1,558,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2008. Accounts payable, accrued expenses and customer deposits increased approximately $183,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and approximately $1,360,000 for the same period in 2008. Cash of approximately $106,000 and $75,000 was used for investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The amounts invested were used to purchase machinery and equipment for increased production capacity and new product lines.
Cash of approximately $194,000 was used for financing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2009. Cash payments to third parties for capital lease obligations approximated $171,000. Proceeds received from the exercise of common stock options were $1,550. Payments related to Series B Preferred stock dividends were $24,430. We incurred new capital lease obligations of approximately $556,000 for new production equipment.
Cash of approximately $108,000 was used for financing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2008. Cash payments to third parties for capital lease obligations approximated $142,000. Proceeds received from the exercise of common stock warrants were approximately $68,000. Proceeds received from the exercise of common stock options were $10,250. Payments related to Series B Preferred stock dividends were $24,566. Payments related to the registration of common stock were approximately $20,000. We incurred new capital lease obligations of approximately $159,000 for new production equipment.
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Item 2. | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued) |
RISK FACTORS
We desire to take advantage of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The following factors, as well as the factors listed under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 26, 2009, have affected or could affect our actual results and could cause such results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by us. Investors should consider carefully these risks and speculative factors inherent in and affecting our business and an investment in our common stock.
Historically we have experienced significant operating losses and may continue to do so in the future.
While we have had profitable operations in recent years, profits have not been consistent and we financed the historical losses primarily from additional investments and loans by our major shareholders and private offerings of common stock and warrants to purchase common stock. We cannot assure you that we will be able to raise additional capital in the future to fund our operations. While certain of our major shareholders have advanced funds in the form of secured debt, subordinated debt, accounts payable and guaranteeing bank debt in the past, there is no commitment by these individuals to continue funding us or guaranteeing bank debt in the future. We will continue to seek new financing or equity financing arrangements. However, we cannot be certain that we will be successful in efforts to raise additional funds.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off balance sheet arrangements including special purpose entities.
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make judgments, assumptions and estimates that affect the amounts reported in the Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Note 2 to the Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 describes the significant accounting policies and methods used in the preparation of the Financial Statements. Estimates are used for, but not limited to, accounting for the allowance for doubtful accounts, inventory allowances, property and equipment depreciable lives, patents and licenses useful lives, and assessing changes in which impairment of certain long-lived assets may occur. Actual results could differ from these estimates. The following critical accounting policies are impacted significantly by judgments, assumptions and estimates used in the preparation of the Financial Statements. The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on our assessment of the collectability of specific customer accounts and the aging of the accounts receivable. If there is a deterioration of a major customer’s credit worthiness or actual defaults are higher than our historical experience, our estimates of the recoverability of amounts due us could be adversely affected. Inventory purchases and commitments are based upon future demand forecasts. If there is a sudden and significant decrease in demand for our products or there is a higher risk of inventory obsolescence because of rapidly changing technology and customer requirements, we may be required to increase our inventory allowances and our gross margin could be adversely affected.
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Item 2. | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued) |
Depreciable and useful lives estimated for property and equipment, licenses and patents are based on initial expectations of the period of time these assets and intangibles will benefit us. Changes in circumstances related to a change in our business, change in technology or other factors could result in these assets becoming impaired, which could adversely affect the value of these assets.
Item 4. | Controls and Procedures |
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Based on an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act") were effective as of June 30, 2009 to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports that are filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Inherent Limitations over Internal Controls
Our internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Our internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that: (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our internal controls will prevent or detect all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of internal controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected. Also, any evaluation of the effectiveness of controls in future periods is subject to the risk that those internal controls may become inadequate because of changes in business conditions or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Additionally, there were no changes in our internal controls that could materially affect our disclosure controls and procedures subsequent to the date of their evaluation, nor were there any material deficiencies or material weaknesses in our internal controls. As a result, no corrective actions were required.
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Part II. Other Information |
Item 4. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders |
(a) | The Company held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on June 10, 2009, for the following purposes: |
(i) | To elect five directors, each to serve for terms expiring at the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders; and |
(ii) | To ratify the selection of the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2009. |
(c) | The following tables show the voting tabulations for the matters voted upon at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders. |
(i) | Elect directors | FOR | AGAINST OR WITHHELD |
Robert J. Baker, Jr. | 3,213,428 | 1,610 | |
Walter J. Doyle | 3,205,320 | 9,718 | |
Robert H. Peitz | 3,213,488 | 1,550 | |
Daniel Rooney | 3,213,438 | 1,600 | |
Edward W. Ungar | 3,213,298 | 1,740 |
FOR | AGAINST | ABSTAIN | ||
(ii) | Ratify Accounting firm | 3,213,278 | 1,260 | 500 |
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Item 6. | Exhibits. |
10.1 | Description of material modification to rights of security holders of common stock purchase warrants set to expire in 2009 (Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated May 7, 2009). |
10.2 | Description of purchase order received from a new customer (Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated June 22, 2009). |
31.1 | Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer.* |
31.2 | Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Principal Financial Officer.* |
32.1 | Section 1350 Certification of Principal Executive Officer.* |
32.2 | Section 1350 Certification of Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer.* |
99.1 | Press Release dated August 5, 2009, entitled “SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results.” |
*Filed with this report
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.
SCI ENGINEERED MATERIALS, INC. | |
Date: August 5, 2009 | /s/ Daniel Rooney |
Daniel Rooney, Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer | |
(Principal Executive Officer) | |
/s/ Gerald S. Blaskie | |
Gerald S. Blaskie, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |
(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) |
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