As
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 21,
2008
Registration
No. 333-122848
UNITED
STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
Amendment
No. 9 to Form SB-2 on
FORM
S-1
REGISTRATION
STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
Applied
DNA Sciences, Inc.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada
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2836
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59-2262718
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(State
or other jurisdiction of
incorporation
or organization)
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(Primary
Standard Industrial
Classification
Code Number)
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(I.R.S.
Employer
Identification
Number)
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25
Health Sciences Drive, Suite 113
Stony
Brook, New York 11790
(631)
444-6862
(Address,
including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s
principal executive offices)
James
A. Hayward, Ph.D., Sc.D., Chief Executive Officer
APPLIED
DNA SCIENCES, INC.
25
Health Sciences Drive, Suite 113
Stony
Brook, New York 11790
(631) 444- 6370
(Name,
address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent
for service)
Copies
to:
Merrill
Kraines, Esq.
Fulbright
& Jaworski L.L.P.
666
Fifth Avenue
New
York, New York 10103
Telephone:
212.318.3261
Facsimile:
212.318.3400
Approximate
date of commencement of proposed sale to public: As soon as practicable after this
Registration Statement becomes effective.
If any
of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed
or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended (the “Securities Act”), check the following
box. ý
If
this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to
Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box and list
the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective
registration statement for the same offering. o
If
this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the
Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration
statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same
offering. o
If
this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the
Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration
statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same
offering. o
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
the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller
reporting company” in Rule 12b2 of the Exchange Act.
Large
accelerated filer o
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Accelerated
filer o
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Non-accelerated
filer o
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Smaller
reporting company ý
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CALCULATION
OF REGISTRATION FEE
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Proposed
maximum
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Title
of each class of
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Amount
to be
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offering
price per
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Proposed
Maximum
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Amount
of
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securities
to be registered
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registered
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share
(1)
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Aggregate
Offering Price(1)
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Registration
Fee
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Common
stock, $.001 par value per share
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7,220,324
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$
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0.12
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$
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866,439
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$
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27
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Common stock,
$.001 par value, issuable upon exercise of Warrants exercisable at $0.60
per share |
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1,207,500
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$
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0.12
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$
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144,900
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$
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5
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Common
stock, $.001 par value, issuable upon exercise of Warrants exercisable at
$0.75 per share |
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14,742,000
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$
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0.12
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$
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1,769,040
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$
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55
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Total
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$
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23,169,824
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$
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2,780,379
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$
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86(2)
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(1)
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Estimated
solely for purposes of calculating the registration fee in accordance with
Rule 457(c) and Rule 457(g) under the Securities Act of 1933, using the
average of the high and low price as reported on The Over The Counter
Bulletin Board on April 18, 2008, which was $0.12 per
share.
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(2)
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A
filing fee of $6,639.68 was previously paid by the
Registrant.
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The
registrant hereby amends this Registration Statement on such date or dates as
may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant shall file a
further amendment which specifically states that this Registration Statement
shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the
Securities Act or until the Registration Statement shall become effective on
such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may
determine.
THE
INFORMATION IN THIS PROSPECTUS IS NOT COMPLETE AND MAY BE
CHANGED. THIS PROSPECTUS IS INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT
THAT WAS FILED BY APPLIED DNA SCIENCES, INC. WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION. THE SELLING STOCKHOLDERS MAY NOT SELL THESE SECURITIES
PURSUANT TO THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT BECOMES
EFFECTIVE. THIS PROSPECTUS IS NOT AN OFFER TO SELL THESE SECURITIES
AND IS NOT SOLICITING AN OFFER TO BUY THESE SECURITIES IN ANY STATE WHERE THE
SALE IS NOT PERMITTED.
PRELIMINARY
PROSPECTUS SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED APRIL 21, 2008
APPLIED
DNA SCIENCES, INC.
23,169,824
SHARES OF
COMMON
STOCK
This
prospectus relates to the resale by the selling stockholders of up to 23,169,824
shares of our common stock, including up to 15,949,500 shares issuable upon the
exercise of common stock purchase warrants and 7,220,324 shares of common
stock. The selling stockholders may sell common stock from time to
time in the principal market on which the stock is traded at the prevailing
market price or in negotiated transactions. We will pay the expenses
of registering these shares.
Our
common stock is registered under Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, and is listed on The Over The Counter Bulletin Board under the
symbol “APDN.” The last reported sales price per share of our common stock as
reported by The Over The Counter Bulletin Board on April 18, 2008 was
$0.12 .
Investing
in these securities involves significant risks. See “Risk Factors”
beginning on page 3.
Neither
the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has
approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this Prospectus is
truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a
criminal offense.
The
date of this prospectus is
,
2008.
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PROSPECTUS
SUMMARY
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1
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RISK
FACTORS
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3
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USE
OF PROCEEDS
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11
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MARKET
FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
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11
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MANAGEMENT’S
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND PLAN OF
OPERATIONS
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13
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BUSINESS
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21
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MANAGEMENT
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36
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EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION
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38
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CERTAIN
RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
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40
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SECURITY
OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
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40
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DESCRIPTION
OF SECURITIES
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41
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INDEMNIFICATION
FOR SECURITIES ACT LIABILITIES
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45
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PLAN
OF DISTRIBUTION
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46
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PENNY
STOCK
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48
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SELLING
STOCKHOLDERS
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49
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LEGAL
MATTERS
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54
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EXPERTS
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54
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AVAILABLE
INFORMATION
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54
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INDEX
TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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F-1
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PART II
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INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN
PROSPECTUS
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F-7
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INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND
OFFICERS
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II-1
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OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND
DISTRIBUTION
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II-1
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RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED
SECURITIES
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II-2
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EXHIBITS
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II-6
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UNDERTAKINGS
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II-9
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SIGNATURES
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II-10
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You
should rely only on the information contained or incorporated by reference in
this prospectus. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with
information different from that contained in this prospectus. The
information contained in this prospectus is accurate only as of the date of this
prospectus, regardless of the time of delivery of this prospectus or of any sale
of the common stock.
In
this prospectus “Applied DNA,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Applied DNA
Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Applied DNA and SigNature
are the subject of our trademark applications pending registration with the
United States Patent and Trademark Office. This prospectus contains
other product names, trade names and trademarks of Applied DNA Sciences, Inc.
and of other organizations.
PROSPECTUS
SUMMARY
The
following summary highlights selected information contained in this
prospectus. This summary does not contain all the information you
should consider before investing in the securities. Before making an
investment decision, you should read the entire prospectus carefully, including
the “risk factors” section, the financial statements and the notes to the
financial statements.
APPLIED
DNA SCIENCES, INC.
We
provide botanical DNA encryption, embedment and authentication solutions that
can help protect companies, governments and consumers from counterfeiting,
fraud, piracy, product diversion, identity theft, and unauthorized intrusion
into physical locations and databases. Our SigNature Program provides
a secure, accurate and cost-effective means for our customers to incorporate our
SigNature DNA Markers in, and then quickly and reliably authenticate and
identify, a broad range of items such as artwork and collectibles, fine wine,
consumer products, digital media, financial instruments, identity cards and
other official documents. Having the ability to reliably authenticate
and identify counterfeit versions of such items enables companies and
governments to detect, deter, interdict and prosecute counterfeiting enterprises
and individuals.
Our
SigNature Program enables our customers to cost-effectively:
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give
assurance to manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, retailers and
end-users that their products are authentic and can be forensically
authenticated;
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integrate
our SigNature DNA Markers with existing security solutions such as
barcodes, radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, holograms,
microchips and other security measures; and
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add
value to the “bottom-line” by helping to diminish product diversion and
counterfeiting.
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Counterfeit
and diverted products continue to pose a significant and growing problem with
consumer packaged goods, especially for prestige and established brands
worldwide. Piracy, identity theft and forged documents and items are
also highly prevalent in vertical markets such as digital media, fine art,
luxury goods, and alcoholic beverages. Key aspects of our strategy
include:
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continuing
to improve and customize our solution to meet our current and potential
customers’ needs;
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continuing
to develop and enhance our existing DNA marker authentication
technologies;
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expanding
our customer base both domestically and abroad by targeting high volume
markets; and
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augmenting
our competitive position through strategic acquisitions and
alliances.
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We
have also begun to develop and manufacture DermalRx, an ingredient for use in
skin care products, which allows for exfoliation without the irritation or
inflammation associated with chemical peeling.
For
the year ended September 30, 2007, we generated revenues of $121,920 and had net
losses of $13.3 million. Our registered independent certified public
accountants have stated in their report dated January 14, 2008, that we have
incurred operating losses in the last two years, and that we are dependent upon
management's ability to develop profitable operations. These factors
among others may raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a
going concern.
Our
principal offices are located at 25 Health Sciences Drive, Suite 113, Stony
Brook, New York 11790, and our telephone number is (631) 444-6370. We
are a Nevada corporation. We maintain a website at
www.adnas.com. The information contained on that website is not
deemed to be a part of this prospectus.
THE
OFFERING
Common
stock offered by selling stockholders
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Up
to 23,169,824 shares, including the following:
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7,220,324
shares of common stock issued upon the conversion of the promissory notes
issued in connection with the January and February 2005
offering;
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up
to 1,487,500 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of common
stock purchase warrants at an exercise price of $.60 per
share;
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up
to 1,207,500 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of common
stock purchase warrants at an exercise price of $.75 per
share;
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This
number represents approximately 12% of our current outstanding
stock.
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Common
stock to be outstanding after the offering
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Up
to 208,086,103 shares
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Use
of proceeds
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We
will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the common
stock. However, we will receive the sale price of any common
stock we sell to the selling stockholders upon exercise of the
warrants. We expect to use the proceeds received from the
exercise of the warrants, if any, for working capital, including general
corporate purposes.
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The
Over The Counter Bulletin Board symbol
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APDN
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The
above information regarding common stock to be outstanding after the offering is
based on 192,136,603 shares of common stock outstanding as of April 18, 2008,
and assumes the subsequent exercise of warrants by our selling
stockholders.
RISK
FACTORS
This
investment has a high degree of risk. Before you invest you should
carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below and the other
information in this prospectus. If any of the following risks
actually occur, our business, operating results and financial condition could be
harmed and the value of our stock could go down. This means you could
lose all or a part of your investment.
Risks
Relating To Our Business:
We
have a short operating history, a relatively new business model, and have not
produced significant revenues. This makes it difficult to evaluate
our future prospects and increases the risk that we will not be
successful.
We
have a short operating history with our current business model, which involves
the marketing, sale and distribution of botanical DNA encryption, embedment and
authentication products and services, which are based on technologies that we
acquired in July 12, 2005 from Biowell Technology, Inc.
(“Biowell”). We first derived revenue from this model in the second
calendar quarter of 2006, which was insignificant. Prior to the July
12, 2005 acquisition, our operations consisted principally of providing
marketing and business development services to Biowell. As a result,
we have a very limited operating history for you to evaluate in assessing our
future prospects. In fiscal 2007 we transitioned from a developmental
stage to an operating company. Our operations since inception have
not produced significant revenues, and may not produce significant revenues in
the near term, or at all, which may harm our ability to obtain additional
financing and may require us to reduce or discontinue our
operations. If we create revenues in the future, prior to our
introduction of any new products, we will derive all such revenues from the sale
of botanical DNA encryption, encapsulation, embedment and authentication
products and services, which is an immature industry. You must
consider our business and prospects in light of the risks and difficulties we
will encounter as an early-stage company in a new and rapidly evolving
industry. We may not be able to successfully address these risks and
difficulties, which could significantly harm our business, operating results,
and financial condition.
We
have a history of losses which may continue, and which may harm our ability to
obtain financing and continue our operations.
We
incurred net losses of $13.3 million for the year ended September 30, 2007 and
$2.4 million for the year ended September 30, 2006. For the three
months ended December 31, 2007, we incurred a net loss from operations of
$2,132,744. These net losses have principally been the result of the
various costs associated with our selling, general and administrative expenses
as we commenced operations, acquired, developed and validated technologies,
began marketing activities, and our interest expense on notes and warrants we
issued to obtain financing. Our operations are subject to the risks
and competition inherent in a company that moved from the development stage to
an operating company. We may not generate sufficient revenues from
operations to achieve or sustain profitability on a quarterly, annual or any
other basis in the future. Our revenues and profits, if any, will
depend upon various factors, including whether our existing products and
services or any new products and services we develop will achieve any level of
market acceptance. If we continue to incur losses, our accumulated
deficit will continue to increase, which might significantly impair our ability
to obtain additional financing. As a result, our business, results of
operations and financial condition would be significantly harmed, and we may be
required to reduce or terminate our operations.
If
we are unable to obtain additional financing our business operations will be
harmed or discontinued, and if we do obtain additional financing our
shareholders may suffer substantial dilution.
We believe that our
existing capital resources will enable us to fund our operations until
approximately September 2008. We believe we
will be required to seek additional capital to sustain or expand our prototype
and sample manufacturing, and sales and marketing activities, and to otherwise
continue our business operations beyond that date. We have no
commitments for any future funding, and may not be able to obtain additional
financing or grants
on terms acceptable to us, if at all, in the future. If we are unable
to obtain additional capital this would restrict our ability to grow and
may require us to curtail or discontinue our business
operations. Additionally, while a reduction in our business
operations may prolong our ability to operate, that reduction would harm our
ability to implement our business strategy. If we can obtain any
equity financing, it may involve substantial dilution to our then existing
shareholders.
Our
independent auditors have expressed substantial doubt about our ability to
continue as a going concern, which may hinder our ability to obtain future
financing.
In
their report dated January 14, 2008, our independent auditors stated that our
financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2007 were prepared
assuming that we would continue as a going concern, and that they have
substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going
concern. Our auditors’ doubts are based on our incurring net losses
of $13.3 million for the year ended September 30, 2007. We continue
to experience net operating losses. Our ability to continue as a
going concern is subject to our ability to generate a profit and/or obtain
necessary funding from outside sources, including by the sale of our securities,
obtaining loans from financial institutions, or obtaining grants from various
organizations or governments, where possible. Our continued net
operating losses and our auditors’ doubts increase the difficulty of our meeting
such goals and our efforts to continue as a going concern may not prove
successful.
If
our existing products and services are not accepted by potential customers or we
fail to introduce new products and services, our business, results of operations
and financial condition will be harmed.
There
has been limited or no market acceptance of our botanical DNA encryption,
encapsulation, embedment and authentication products and services to
date. Some of the factors that will affect whether we achieve market
acceptance of our solutions include:
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availability,
quality and price relative to competitive solutions;
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customers’
opinions of the solutions’ utility;
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ease
of use;
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consistency
with prior practices;
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scientists’
opinions of the solutions’ usefulness;
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citation
of the solutions in published research; and
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general
trends in anti-counterfeit and security solutions’
research.
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The
expenses or losses associated with the continued lack of market acceptance of
our solutions will harm our business, operating results and financial
condition.
Rapid
technological changes and frequent new product introductions are typical for the
markets we serve. Our future success may depend in part on
continuous, timely development and introduction of new products that address
evolving market requirements. We believe successful new product
introductions may provide a significant competitive advantage because customers
invest their time in selecting and learning to use new products, and are often
reluctant to switch products. To the extent we fail to introduce new
and innovative products, we may lose any market share we then have to our
competitors, which will be difficult or impossible to regain. Any
inability, for technological or other reasons, to successfully develop and
introduce new products could reduce our growth rate or damage our
business. We may experience delays in the development and
introduction of products. We may not keep pace with the rapid rate of
change in anti-counterfeiting and security products’ research, and any new
products acquired or developed by us may not meet the requirements of the
marketplace or achieve market acceptance.
If
we are unable to retain the services of Drs. Hayward or Liang we may not be able
to continue our operations.
Our
success depends to a significant extent upon the continued service of Dr. James
A. Hayward, one of our directors, our President and Chief Executive Officer; and
Dr. Benjamin Liang, our Secretary and Strategic Technology Development
Officer. We do not have employment agreements with Drs. Hayward or Liang.
Loss of the services of Drs. Hayward or
Liang could
significantly harm our business, results of operations and financial
condition. We do not maintain key-man insurance on the lives of
Drs. Hayward or
Liang.
The
markets for our SigNature program are very competitive, and we may be unable to
continue to compete effectively in this industry in the future.
The
principal markets for our SigNature Program are intensely
competitive. We compete with many existing suppliers and new
competitors continue to enter the market. Many of our competitors,
both in the United States and elsewhere, are major pharmaceutical, chemical and
biotechnology companies, or have strategic alliances with such companies, and
many of them have substantially greater capital resources, marketing experience,
research and development staff, and facilities than we do. Any of
these companies could succeed in developing products that are more effective
than the products that we have or may develop and may be more successful than us
in producing and marketing their existing products. Some of our
competitors that operate in the anti-counterfeiting and fraud prevention markets
include: Authentix, Collectors Universe Inc., Data Dot Technology, Digimarc
Corp., DNA Technologies, Inc., ID Global, Informium AG, Inksure Technologies,
Kodak, L-1 Identity Solutions, Manakoa, OpSec Security Group, SmartWater
Technology, Inc., Sun Chemical Corp, and Tracetag.
We expect
this competition to continue and intensify in the future. Competition
in our markets is primarily driven by:
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price;
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timing
of product introductions;
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ability
to develop, maintain and protect proprietary products and
technologies;
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and distribution capabilities;
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support and service;
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support; and
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breadth
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If a
competitor develops superior technology or cost-effective alternatives to our
products, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be
significantly harmed.
We
need to expand our sales, marketing and support organizations and our
distribution arrangements to increase market acceptance of our products and
services.
We
currently have few sales, marketing, customer service and support personnel and
will need to increase our staff to generate a greater volume of sales and to
support any new customers or the expanding needs of existing
customers. The employment market for sales, marketing, customer
service and support personnel in our industry is very competitive, and we may
not be able to hire the kind and number of sales, marketing, customer service
and support personnel we are targeting. Our inability to hire
qualified sales, marketing, customer service and support personnel may harm our
business, operating results and financial condition. We do not
currently have any arrangements with any distributors and we may not be able to
enter into arrangements with qualified distributors on acceptable terms or at
all. If we are not able to develop greater distribution capacity, we
may not be able to generate sufficient revenue to support our
operations.
A
manufacturer’s inability or willingness to produce our goods on time and to our
specifications could result in lost revenue and net losses.
Though we
manufacture prototypes, samples and some of our own products, we currently do
not own or operate any significant manufacturing facilities and depend upon
independent third parties for the manufacture of some of our products to our
specifications. The inability of a manufacturer to ship orders of
such products in a timely manner or to meet our quality standards could cause us
to miss the delivery date requirements of our customers for those items, which
could result in cancellation of orders, refusal to accept deliveries or a
reduction in purchase prices, any of which could harm our business by resulting
in decreased revenues or net losses upon sales of products, if any sales could
be made.
If
we need to replace manufacturers, our expenses could increase, resulting in
smaller profit margins.
We
compete with other companies for the production capacity of our manufacturers
and import quota capacity. Some of these competitors have greater
financial and other resources than we have, and thus may have an advantage in
the competition for production and import quota capacity. If we
experience a significant increase in demand, or if our existing manufacturers
must be replaced, we will need to establish new relationships with another or
multiple manufacturers. We cannot assure you that this additional
third party manufacturing capacity will be available when required on terms that
are acceptable to us or terms similar to those we have with our existing
manufacturers, either from a production standpoint or a financial
standpoint. We do not have long-term contracts with our
manufacturers, and our manufacturers do not produce our products
exclusively. Should we be forced to replace our manufacturers, we may
experience an adverse financial impact, or an adverse operational impact, such
as being forced to pay increased costs for such replacement manufacturing or
delays upon distribution and delivery of our products to our customers, which
could cause us to lose customers or lose revenues because of late
shipments.
If
a manufacturer fails to use acceptable labor practices, we might have delays in
shipments or face joint liability for violations, resulting in decreased revenue
and increased expenses.
While we
require our independent manufacturers to operate in compliance with applicable
laws and regulations, we have no control over their ultimate
actions. While our internal and vendor operating guidelines promote
ethical business practices and our staff and buying agents periodically visit
and monitor the operations of our independent manufacturers, we do not control
these manufacturers or their labor practices. The violation of labor
or other laws by our independent manufacturers, or by one of our licensing
partners, or the divergence of an independent manufacturer’s or licensing
partner’s labor practices from those generally accepted as ethical in the United
States, could interrupt, or otherwise disrupt the shipment of finished products
to us or damage our reputation. Any of these, in turn, could have a
material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations,
such as the loss of potential revenue and incurring additional
expenses.
Failure
to license new technologies could impair sales of our existing products or any
new product development we undertake in the future.
To
generate broad product lines, it is advantageous to sometimes license
technologies from third parties rather than depend exclusively on the
development efforts of our own employees. As a result, we believe our
ability to license new technologies from third parties is and will continue to
be important to our ability to offer new products. In addition, from
time to time we are notified or become aware of patents held by third parties
that are related to technologies we are selling or may sell in the
future. After a review of these patents, we may decide to seek a
license for these technologies from these third parties. There can be
no assurance that we will be able to successfully identify new technologies
developed by others. Even if we are able to identify new technologies
of interest, we may not be able to negotiate a license on favorable terms, or at
all. If we lose the rights to patented technology, we may need to
discontinue selling certain products or redesign our products, and we may lose a
competitive advantage. Potential competitors could license
technologies that we fail to license and potentially erode our market share for
certain products. Intellectual property licenses would typically
subject us to various commercialization, sublicensing, minimum payment, and
other obligations. If we fail to comply with these requirements, we
could lose important rights under a license. In addition, certain
rights granted under the license could be lost for reasons beyond our control,
and we may not receive significant indemnification from a licensor against third
party claims of intellectual property infringement.
Our
failure to manage our growth in operations and acquisitions of new product lines
and new businesses could harm our business.
Any
growth in our operations, if any, will place a significant strain on our current
management resources. To manage such growth, we would need to improve
our:
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and management of our employees.
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Our
future growth, if any, may be attributable to acquisitions of new product lines
and new businesses. Future acquisitions, if successfully consummated,
would likely create increased working capital requirements, which would likely
precede by several months any material contribution of an acquisition to our net
income. Our failure to manage growth or future acquisitions
successfully could seriously harm our operating results. Also,
acquisition costs could cause our quarterly operating results to vary
significantly. Furthermore, our stockholders would be diluted if we
financed the acquisitions by incurring convertible debt or issuing
securities.
Although
we currently only have operations within the United States, if we were to
acquire an international operation; we would face additional risks,
including:
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difficulties
in staffing, managing and integrating international operations due to
language, cultural or other differences;
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or conflicting regulatory or legal requirements;
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foreign
currency fluctuations; and
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diversion
of significant time and attention of our
management.
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Failure
to attract and retain qualified scientific, production and managerial personnel
could harm our business.
Recruiting
and retaining qualified scientific and production personnel to perform and
manage prototype, sample, and product manufacturing and business development
personnel to conduct business development are critical to our
success. In addition, our desired growth and expansion into areas and
activities requiring additional expertise, such as clinical testing, government
approvals, production, and marketing will require the addition of new management
personnel and the development of additional expertise by existing management
personnel. Because the industry in which we compete is very
competitive, we face significant challenges attracting and retaining a qualified
personnel base. Although we believe we have been and will be able to
attract and retain these personnel, we may not be able to continue to
successfully attract qualified personnel. The failure to attract and
retain these personnel or, alternatively, to develop this expertise internally
would harm our business since our ability to conduct business development and
manufacturing will be reduced or eliminated, resulting in lower
revenues. We generally do not enter into employment agreements
requiring our employees to continue in our employment for any period of
time.
Our
intellectual property rights are valuable, and any inability to protect them
could reduce the value of our products, services and brand.
Our
patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights and all of our other intellectual
property rights are important assets for us. There are events that are outside
of our control that pose a threat to our intellectual property rights as well as
to our products and services. For example, effective intellectual
property protection may not be available in every country in which our products
and services are distributed. The efforts we have taken to protect
our proprietary rights may not be sufficient or effective. Any
significant impairment of our intellectual property rights could harm our
business or our ability to compete. Protecting our intellectual
property rights is costly and time consuming. Any increase in the
unauthorized use of our intellectual property could make it more expensive to do
business and harm our operating results. Although we seek to obtain
patent protection for our innovations, it is possible we may not be able to
protect some of these innovations. Given the costs of obtaining
patent protection, we may choose not to protect certain innovations that later
turn out to be important. There is always the possibility that the
scope of the protection gained from one of our issued patents will be
insufficient or deemed invalid or unenforceable. We also seek to
maintain certain intellectual property as trade secrets. The secrecy could be
compromised by third parties, or intentionally or accidentally by our employees,
which would cause us to lose the competitive advantage resulting from these
trade secrets.
Intellectual
property litigation could harm our business.
Litigation
regarding patents and other intellectual property rights is extensive in the
biotechnology industry. In the event of an intellectual property
dispute, we may be forced to litigate. This litigation could involve
proceedings instituted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office or the
International Trade Commission, as well as proceedings brought directly by
affected third parties. Intellectual property litigation can be
extremely expensive, and these expenses, as well as the consequences should we
not prevail, could seriously harm our business.
If a
third party claims an intellectual property right to technology we use, we might
need to discontinue an important product or product line, alter our products and
processes, pay license fees or cease our affected business
activities. Although we might under these circumstances attempt to
obtain a license to this intellectual property, we may not be able to do so on
favorable terms, or at all. Furthermore, a third party may claim that
we are using inventions covered by the third party’s patent rights and may go to
court to stop us from engaging in our normal operations and activities,
including making or selling our product candidates. These lawsuits
are costly and could affect our results of operations and divert the attention
of managerial and technical personnel. A court may decide that we are
infringing the third party’s patents and would order us to stop the activities
covered by the patents. In addition, a court may order us to pay the
other party damages for having violated the other party’s
patents. The biotechnology industry has produced a proliferation of
patents, and it is not always clear to industry participants, including us,
which patents cover various types of products or methods of use. The
coverage of patents is subject to interpretation by the courts, and the
interpretation is not always uniform. If we are sued for patent
infringement, we would need to demonstrate that our products or methods of use
either do not infringe the patent claims of the relevant patent and/or that the
patent claims are invalid, and we may not be able to do this. Proving
invalidity, in particular, is difficult since it requires a showing of clear and
convincing evidence to overcome the presumption of validity enjoyed by issued
patents.
Because
some patent applications in the United States may be maintained in secrecy until
the patents are issued, because patent applications in the United States and
many foreign jurisdictions are typically not published until eighteen months
after filing, and because publications in the scientific literature often lag
behind actual discoveries, we cannot be certain that others have not filed
patent applications for technology covered by our or our licensor’s issued
patents or pending applications or that we or our licensors were the first to
invent the technology. Our competitors may have filed, and may in the
future file, patent applications covering technology similar to
ours. Any such patent application may have priority over our or our
licensors’ patent applications and could further require us to obtain rights to
issued patents covering such technologies. If another party has filed
a United States patent application on inventions similar to ours, we may have to
participate in an interference proceeding declared by the United States Patent
and Trademark Office to determine priority of invention in the United
States. The costs of these proceedings could be substantial, and it
is possible that such efforts would be unsuccessful, resulting in a loss of our
United States patent position with respect to such inventions.
Some of
our competitors may be able to sustain the costs of complex patent litigation
more effectively than we can because they have substantially greater
resources. In addition, any uncertainties resulting from the
initiation and continuation of any litigation could have a material adverse
effect on our ability to raise the funds necessary to continue our
operations.
Accidents
related to hazardous materials could adversely affect our
business.
Some of
our operations require the controlled use of hazardous
materials. Although we believe our safety procedures comply with the
standards prescribed by federal, state, local and foreign regulations, the risk
of accidental contamination of property or injury to individuals from these
materials cannot be completely eliminated. In the event of an
accident, we could be liable for any damages that result, which could seriously
damage our business and results of operations.
Potential
product liability claims could affect our earnings and financial
condition.
We face a
potential risk of liability claims based on our products and services, and we
have faced such claims in the past. Though we have product liability
insurance coverage which we believe is adequate, we may not be able to maintain
this insurance at reasonable cost and on reasonable terms. We also
cannot assure that this insurance, if obtained, will be adequate to protect us
against a product liability claim, should one arise. In the event
that a product liability claim is successfully brought against us, it could
result in a significant decrease in our liquidity or assets, which could result
in the reduction or termination of our business.
Litigation
generally could affect our financial condition and results of
operations.
We
generally may be subject to claims made by and required to respond to litigation
brought by customers, former employees, former officers and directors, former
distributors and sales representatives, and vendors and service
providers. We have faced such claims and litigation in the past and
we cannot assure that we will not be subject to claims in the
future. In the event that a claim is successfully brought against us,
considering our lack of revenue and the losses our business has incurred for the
period from our inception to December 31, 2007, this could result in a
significant decrease in our liquidity or assets, which could result in the
reduction or termination of our business.
Our
failure to have our Registration Statement on Form S-1 declared effective by the
SEC could harm our ability to seek financing.
On
October 15, 2005 we filed a registration statement on Form SB-2 (now on Form
S-1) with the SEC registering for resale common stock issued upon conversion of
convertible promissory notes and underlying warrants. In response to
the SEC's comment and review process we have filed nine amendments to the
registration statement to date. If the registration statement is
declared effective, we are obligated to file additional registration statements
with respect to subsequent private placements of common stock issued upon
convertible promissory notes and underlying warrants. Our failure to
have the registration statement declared effective on a timely basis may harm
our ability to seek financing in the future.
We
are obligated to pay liquidated damages as a result of our failure to have our
registration statement declared effective prior to June 15, 2005, and any
payment of liquidated damages will either result in depletion of our limited
working capital or issuance of shares of common stock which would cause dilution
to our existing shareholders.
Pursuant
to the terms of a registration rights agreement with respect to common stock
underlying convertible notes and warrants we issued in private placements in
November and December, 2003, December, 2004, and January and February, 2005, if
we did not have a registration statement registering the shares underlying these
convertible notes and warrants declared effective on or before June 15, 2005, we
are obligated to pay liquidated damages in the amount of 3.5% per month of the
face amount of the notes, which equals $367,885, until the registration
statement is declared effective. At our option, these liquidated
damages can be paid in cash or unregistered shares of our common
stock. To date we have decided to pay certain of these liquidated
damages in common stock, although any future payments of liquidated damages may,
at our option, be made in cash. If we decide to pay such liquidated
damages in cash, we would be required to use our limited working capital and
potentially raise additional funds. If we decide to pay the
liquidated damages in shares of common stock, the number of shares issued would
depend on our stock price at the time that payment is due. Based on
the closing market prices of $0.66, $0.58, $0.70, $0.49, $0.32 and $0.20 for our
common stock on July 15, 2005, August 15, 2005, September 15, 2005, October 17,
2005, November 15, 2005 and December 15, 2005, respectively, we issued a total
of 3,807,375 shares of common stock in liquidated damages from August, 2005 to
January, 2006 to persons who invested in the January and February, 2005 private
placements. The issuance of
shares upon any payment by us of further liquidated damages will have the effect
of further diluting the proportionate equity interest and voting power of
holders of our common stock, including investors in this
offering.
We
paid liquidated damages in the form of common stock only for the period from
June 15, 2005 to December 15, 2005, and only to persons who invested in the
January and February, 2005 private placements. We believe that we
have no enforceable obligation to pay liquidated damages to holders of any
shares we agreed to register under the registration rights agreement for periods
after the first anniversary of the date of issuance of such shares, since they
were eligible for resale under Rule 144 of the Securities Act during such
periods, and such liquidated damages are grossly inconsistent with actual
damages to such persons. Nonetheless, as of December 31, 2007 we have
accrued approximately $11.75 million in penalties representing further
liquidated damages associated with our failure to have the registration
statement declared effective by the deadline, and have included this amount in
accounts payable and accrued expenses.
We
initially filed our registration statement on Form SB-2 with the SEC on February
15, 2005. We filed Amendment No.9 to the Registration Statement on
Form SB-2 on Form S-1 on April 21, 2008 and the SEC’s review and comment process
is continuing. We can give no estimate as to when the registration
statement will be declared effective. Our failure to have the
registration statement declared effective has and may continue to adversely
impact our ability to secure financing.
Matter
voluntarily reported to the Securities and Exchange Commission
During
the months of March, May, July and August 2005, we issued a total of 8,550,000
shares of our common stock to certain employees and consultants pursuant to the
2005 Incentive Stock Plan. We engaged our outside counsel to conduct
an investigation of the circumstances surrounding the issuance of these
shares. On April 26, 2006, we voluntarily reported the findings from
this investigation to the SEC, and agreed to provide the SEC with further
information arising from the investigation. We believe that the
issuance of 8,000,000 shares to employees in July 2005 was effectuated by both
our former President and our former Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating
Officer without approval of our board of directors. These former
officers received a total of 3,000,000 of these shares. In addition,
it appears that the 8,000,000 shares issued in July 2005, as well as an
additional 550,000 shares issued to employees and consultants in March, May and
August 2005, were improperly issued without a restrictive legend stating that
the shares could not be resold legally except in compliance with the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended. The members of the Company's management who
effectuated the stock issuances no longer work for the Company. These
shares were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, or the securities
laws of any state, and we believe that certain of these shares may have been
sold on the open market, though we have been unable to determine the magnitude
of such sales. Since our voluntary report of the findings of our
internal investigation to the SEC on April 26, 2006, we have received no
communication from the SEC or any third party with respect to this
matter. If violations of securities laws occurred in connection with
the resale of certain of these shares, the employees and consultants or persons
who purchased shares from them may have rights to have their purchase rescinded
or other claims against us for violation of securities laws, which could harm
our business, results of operations, and financial condition.
Risks
Relating to Our Common Stock:
There
are a large number of shares underlying our options and warrants that may be
available for future sale and the sale of these shares may depress the market
price of our common stock and will cause immediate and substantial dilution to
our existing stockholders.
As of
April 18, 2008, we had 192,136,603 shares of common stock issued and outstanding
and outstanding options and warrants to purchase 81,464,464 shares of common
stock. All of the shares issuable upon exercise of our options and
warrants may be sold without restriction. The sale of these shares
may adversely affect the market price of our common stock. The
issuance of shares upon exercise of options and warrants will cause immediate
and substantial dilution to the interests of other stockholders since the
selling stockholders may convert and sell the full amount issuable on
exercise.
If
we fail to remain current on our reporting requirements, we could be removed
from the OTC bulletin board which would limit the ability of broker-dealers to
sell our securities and the ability of stockholders to sell their securities in
the secondary market.
Companies
trading on The Over The Counter Bulletin Board (the “OTC Bulletin Board”), such
as us, must be reporting issuers under Section 12 or Section 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and must be current in their
reports under Section 13, in order to maintain price quotation privileges on the
OTC Bulletin Board. If we fail to remain current on our reporting
requirements, we could be removed from the OTC Bulletin Board. As a
result, the market liquidity for our securities could be severely adversely
affected by limiting the ability of broker-dealers to sell our securities and
the ability of stockholders to sell their securities in the secondary
market. Prior to May 2001, we were delinquent in our reporting
requirements, having failed to file our quarterly and annual reports for the
years ended 1998 – 2000 (except the quarterly reports for the first two quarters
of 1999). We have been current in our reporting requirements for the
last six years, however, there can be no assurance that in the future we will
always be current in our reporting requirements.
We
may not be able to implement section 404 of the Sarbanes Oxley act of 2002 on a
timely basis.
The
SEC, as directed by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, adopted rules
generally requiring each public company to include a report of management on the
company's internal controls over financial reporting in its annual report on
Form 10-KSB that contains an assessment by management of the effectiveness of
the company's internal controls over financial reporting. This
requirement will first apply to our annual report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2008. Under current rules, commencing with
our annual report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009 our independent
registered accounting firm must attest to and report on management's assessment
of the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial
reporting.
We
have not yet developed a Section 404 implementation plan. We have in
the past discovered, and may in the future discover, areas of our internal
controls that need improvement. How companies should be implementing
these new requirements including internal control reforms to comply with Section
404's requirements and how independent auditors will apply these requirements
and test companies' internal controls, is still reasonably
uncertain.
We
expect that we will need to hire and/or engage additional personnel and incur
incremental costs in order to complete the work required by Section
404. We may not be able to complete a Section 404 plan on a timely
basis. Additionally, upon completion of a Section 404 plan, we may
not be able to conclude that our internal controls are effective, or in the
event that we conclude that our internal controls are effective, our independent
accountants may disagree with our assessment and may issue a report that is
qualified. Any failure to implement required new or improved
controls, or difficulties encountered in their implementation, could harm our
operating results or cause us to fail to meet our reporting
obligations.
Our
common stock is subject to the “penny stock” rules of the SEC and the trading
market in our securities is limited, which makes transactions in our stock
cumbersome and may reduce the value of an investment in our
stock.
The
SEC has adopted Rule 15g-9 which establishes the definition of a “penny stock,”
for the purposes relevant to us, as any equity security that has a market price
of less than $5.00 per share or with an exercise price of less than $5.00 per
share, subject to certain exceptions. For any transaction involving a
penny stock, unless exempt, the rules require:
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a broker or dealer approve a person’s account for transactions in penny
stocks; and
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the
broker or dealer receive from the investor a written agreement to the
transaction, setting forth the identity and quantity of the penny stock to
be purchased.
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In order
to approve a person’s account for transactions in penny stocks, the broker or
dealer must:
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obtain
financial information and investment experience objectives of the person;
and
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make
a reasonable determination that the transactions in penny stocks are
suitable for that person and the person has sufficient knowledge and
experience in financial matters to be capable of evaluating the risks of
transactions in penny stocks.
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The
broker or dealer must also deliver, prior to any transaction in a penny stock, a
disclosure schedule prescribed by the SEC relating to the penny stock market,
which, in highlight form:
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sets
forth the basis on which the broker or dealer made the suitability
determination; and
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that
the broker or dealer received a signed, written agreement from the
investor prior to the transaction.
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Generally,
brokers may be less willing to execute transactions in securities subject to the
“penny stock” rules. This may make it more difficult for investors to
dispose of our common stock and cause a decline in the market value of our
stock.
Disclosure
also has to be made about the risks of investing in penny stocks in both public
offerings and in secondary trading and about the commissions payable to both the
broker-dealer and the registered representative, current quotations for the
securities and the rights and remedies available to an investor in cases of
fraud in penny stock transactions. Finally, monthly statements have
to be sent disclosing recent price information for the penny stock held in the
account and information on the limited market in penny stocks.
USE
OF PROCEEDS
This
prospectus relates to shares of our common stock and common stock underlying
warrants that may be offered and sold from time to time by the selling
stockholders. We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of
shares of common stock in this offering.
MARKET
FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Our
Common Stock is traded over-the-counter on The Over The Counter Bulletin Board
(the “OTC Bulletin Board”) maintained by the National Association of Securities
Dealers under the symbol “APDN.” There is no certainty that the Common Stock
will continue to be quoted or that any liquidity exists for our
shareholders.
The
following table sets forth the quarterly quotes of high and low prices for our
Common Stock on the OTC Bulletin Board during the fiscal years ended September
30, 2006 and September 30, 2007 and the six months ended March 31,
2008. In February of 2003, we changed our year end to September
30. We changed our fiscal year end in connection with a reverse
merger we entered into in December 2002, in which the acquirer for accounting
purposes had a fiscal year end of September 30. For ease of fiscal
reporting, we adopted the same fiscal year end.
Year ended 9/30/06
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December
31, 2005
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0.58 |
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0.16 |
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March
31, 2006
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0.37 |
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$ |
0.15 |
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June
30, 2006
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$ |
0.27 |
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0.10 |
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September
30, 2006
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0.17 |
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0.07 |
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Year ended 9/30/07
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December
31, 2006
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0.12 |
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$ |
0.07 |
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March
31, 2007
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$ |
0.28 |
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$ |
0.09 |
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June
30, 2007
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$ |
0.23 |
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$ |
0.10 |
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September
30, 2007
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0.15 |
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0.08 |
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Year ended 9/30/08
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December
31, 2007
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0.17 |
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0.09 |
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March
31, 2008
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0.22 |
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0.09 |
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HOLDERS
As of
April 18, 2008, we had approximately 13,310 holders of our common
stock. The number of record holders was determined from the records
of our transfer agent and does not include beneficial owners of common stock
whose shares are held in the names of various security brokers, dealers, and
registered clearing agencies. The transfer agent of our common stock
is American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, 6201 15th Avenue,
Brooklyn, New York 11219.
DIVIDENDS
We have
never declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock. We do
not anticipate paying any cash dividends to stockholders in the foreseeable
future. In addition, any future determination to pay cash dividends
will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors and will be dependent upon
our financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, and such
other factors as the Board of Directors deem relevant.
EQUITY
COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION
2002
Professional/Employee/Consultant Compensation Plan
In
November of 2002, we created a special compensation plan to pay the founders,
consultants and professionals that had been contributing valuable services to us
during the previous nine months. This plan, under which 2,000,000
shares of our common stock were reserved for issuance, is called the
Professional/Employee/Consultant Compensation Plan (the “Compensation
Plan”). Share and option issuances from the Compensation Plan were to
be staggered over the following six to eight months, and consultants that were
to continue providing services thereafter either became employees or received
renewed contracts from us in July of 2003, which contracts contained a more
traditional cash compensation component. Each qualified and eligible
recipient of shares and/or options under the Compensation Plan received
securities in lieu of cash payment for services. Each recipient
agreed, in his or her respective consulting contract with us, to sell a limited
number of shares monthly. In December of 2004, we adjusted the
exercise price of options under the Compensation Plan to $0.60 per
share. As of April 18, 2008, a total of 1,440,000 shares have been
issued from, and options to purchase 560,000 shares have been issued under the
Compensation Plan, and options to purchase 264,000 shares have been exercised as
of that date.
2005
Incentive Stock Plan
On
January 26, 2005, the Board of Directors, and on February 15, 2005, the holders
of a majority of the outstanding common stock of the Company approved the
Company’s 2005 Incentive Stock Plan and authorized the issuance of 16,000,000
shares of common stock as stock awards and stock options
thereunder. On May 16, 2007, at the annual meeting of stockholders,
the holders of a majority of the outstanding common stock of the Company
approved an increase in the number of shares subject to the 2005 Incentive Stock
Plan to 20,000,000 shares of common stock. The 2005 Incentive Stock
Plan is designed to retain directors, executives, and selected employees and
consultants by rewarding them for making contributions to our success with an
award of shares of our common stock. As of April 18, 2008, a total of
8,550,000 shares have been issued and options to purchase 5,660,000 shares have
been granted under the 2005 Incentive Stock Plan.
The
Board of Directors, in their discretion, may award stock and stock options to
executive officers and key employees as part of their compensation for
employment or for retention purposes.
Plan
Category
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Number
of Securities
to
be Issued Upon
Exercise
of
Outstanding
Options, Warrants and Rights
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Weighted-Average
Exercise
Price of
Outstanding
Options,
Warrants
and Rights
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Number
of Securities Remaining Available for Future Issuance Under Equity
Compensation
Plans
(Excluding
Securities
Reflected in
Column
(a))
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2005
Incentive Stock Plan approved on January 26, 2005
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5,660,000 |
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0.47 |
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5,790,000 |
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5,660,000
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$ |
0.47
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5,790,000
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MANAGEMENT’S
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND
PLAN OF OPERATIONS
Forward-looking
Information
This
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (including the section regarding Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations)
contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), including
statements using terminology such as “can”, “may”, “believe”, “designated to”,
“will”, “expect”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “potential” or “continue”,
or the negative thereof or other comparable terminology regarding beliefs,
plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. You should
read statements that contain these words carefully because
they:
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our future expectations;
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projections of our future results of operations or of our financial
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other “forward-looking”
information.
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We
believe it is important to communicate our expectations. However,
forward looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and our actual
results and the timing of certain events could differ materially from those
discussed in forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors,
including those set forth under “Risk Factors,” “Business” and elsewhere in this
prospectus. All forward-looking statements and risk factors included
in this document are made as of the date hereof, based on information available
to us as of the date thereof, and we assume no obligations to update any
forward-looking statement or risk factor, unless we are required to do so by
law.
Introduction
We
provide botanical DNA encryption, embedment and authentication solutions that
can help protect companies, governments and consumers from counterfeiting,
fraud, piracy, product diversion, identity theft, and unauthorized intrusion
into physical locations and databases. Our SigNature Program provides
a secure, accurate and cost-effective means for our customers to incorporate our
SigNature DNA Markers in, and then quickly and reliably authenticate and
identify, a broad range of items such as artwork and collectibles, fine wine,
consumer products, digital media, financial instruments, identity cards and
other official documents. Having the ability to reliably authenticate
and identify counterfeit versions of such items enables companies and
governments to detect, deter, interdict and prosecute counterfeiting enterprises
and individuals.
Our
SigNature Program enables our customers to cost-effectively:
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give
assurance to manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, retailers and
end-users that their products are authentic and can be forensically
authenticated;
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integrate
our SigNature DNA Markers with existing security solutions such as
barcodes, radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, holograms,
microchips and other securities measures; and
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add
value to the “bottom-line” by helping to diminish product diversion and
counterfeiting.
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Counterfeit
and diverted products continue to pose a significant and growing problem with
consumer packaged goods, especially for prestige and established brands
worldwide. Piracy, identity theft and forged documents and items are
also highly prevalent in vertical markets such as digital media, fine art,
luxury goods, and alcoholic beverages. Key aspects of our strategy
include:
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continuing
to improve and customize our solution to meet our current and potential
customers’ needs;
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continuing
to develop and enhance our existing DNA marker authentication
technologies;
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expanding
our customer base both domestically and abroad by targeting high volume
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augmenting
our competitive position through strategic acquisitions and
alliances.
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We
have also begun to develop and manufacture
DermalRx, an ingredient for use in skin care products, which allows for
exfoliation without the irritation or inflammation associated with chemical
peeling.
Plan
of Operations
General
We expect
to generate revenues principally from sales of our SigNature
Program. We are currently attempting to develop business in six
target markets: art and collectibles, fine wine, consumer products, digital
recording media, pharmaceuticals, and homeland security driven
programs. We intend to pursue both domestic and international sales
opportunities in each of these vertical markets.
We
believe that our existing capital resources will enable us to fund our
operations until approximately September 2008. We believe we may be
required to seek additional capital to sustain or expand our prototype and
sample manufacturing, and sales and marketing activities, and to otherwise
continue our business operations beyond that date. We have no
commitments for any future funding, and may not be able to obtain additional
financing or grants on terms acceptable to us, if at all, in the
future. If we are unable to obtain additional capital this would
restrict our ability to grow and may require us to curtail or discontinue our
business operations. Additionally, while a reduction in our business
operations may prolong our ability to operate, that reduction would harm our
ability to implement our business strategy. If we can obtain any
equity financing, it may involve substantial dilution to our then existing
shareholders.
Product
Research and Development
We
anticipate spending approximately $15,000 for product research and
development activities during the next twelve (12) months.
Acquisition
of Plant and Equipment and Other Assets
We do not
anticipate the sale of any material property, plant or equipment during the next
12 months. We do anticipate spending approximately $100,000 on
the acquisition of leasehold improvements during the next 12
months. We believe our current leased space is adequate to manage our
growth, if any, over the next 2 to 3 years.
Number
of Employees
We
currently have seven employees and three part-time employees. The
company expects to increase its staffing dedicated to sales, product
prototyping, manufacturing of DNA markers and forensic authentication
services. Expenses related to travel, marketing, salaries, and
general overhead will be increased as necessary to support our growth in
revenue. In order for us to attract and retain quality personnel, we
anticipate we will have to offer competitive salaries to future
employees. We anticipate that it may become desirable to add
additional full and or part time employees to discharge certain critical
functions during the next 12 months. This projected increase in
personnel is dependent upon our ability to generate revenues and obtain sources
of financing. There is no guarantee that we will be successful in
raising the funds required or generating revenues sufficient to fund the
projected increase in the number of employees. As we continue to
expand, we will incur additional costs for personnel.
Critical
Accounting Policies
Financial
Reporting Release No. 60, published by the SEC, recommends that all companies
include a discussion of critical accounting policies used in the preparation of
their financial statements. While all these significant accounting
policies impact our financial condition and results of operations, we view
certain of these policies as critical. Policies determined to be
critical are those policies that have the most significant impact on our
consolidated financial statements and require management to use a greater degree
of judgment and estimates. Actual results may differ from those
estimates.
We
believe that given current facts and circumstances, it is unlikely that applying
any other reasonable judgments or estimate methodologies would cause a material
effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial position or
liquidity for the periods presented in this prospectus.
The
accounting policies identified as critical are as follows:
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Equity
issued with registration rights;
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recognition;
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Equity
Issued with Registration Rights
In
connection with placement of our convertible notes and warrants to certain
investors during the fiscal quarters ended December 31, 2003, December 31, 2004,
March 31, 2005, March 31, 2006 and June 30, 2006, we granted certain
registration rights that provide for liquidated damages in the event of failure
to timely perform under the agreements. Although these notes and
warrants do not provide for net-cash settlement, the existence of liquidated
damages provides for a defacto net-cash settlement option. Therefore,
the common stock underlying the notes and warrants subject to such liquidated
damages does not meet the tests required for shareholders’ equity classification
in the past, and accordingly has been reflected between liabilities and equity
in our previous consolidated balance sheet.
In
September 2007, we exchanged our common stock for the remaining Secured
Convertible Promissory Note that contained embedded derivatives such as certain
conversion features, variable interest features, call options and default
provisions.
The
Company has an accumulative accrual of $11,750,941 in liquidating damages in
relationship to the previously outstanding convertible promissory notes and
related warrants.
Revenue
Recognition
Revenues
are derived from research, development, qualification and production testing for
certain commercial products.
Revenue
from fixed price testing contracts is generally recorded upon completion of the
contracts, which are generally short-term, or upon completion of identifiable
contractual tasks. At the time the Company enters into a contract
that includes multiple tasks, the Company estimates the amount of actual labor
and other costs that will be required to complete each task based on historical
experience. Revenues are recognized which provide for a profit margin
relative to the testing performed. Revenue relative to each task and
from contracts which are time and materials based is recorded as effort is
expended. Billings in excess of amounts earned are
deferred. Any anticipated losses on contracts are charged to income
when identified. To the extent management does not accurately
forecast the level of effort required to complete a contract, or individual
tasks within a contract, and the Company is unable to negotiate additional
billings with a customer for cost over-runs, the Company may incur losses on
individual contracts. All selling, general and administrative costs
are treated as period costs and expensed as incurred.
Allowance
for Uncollectible Receivables
The
Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses
resulting from the inability of customers to make required
payments. The Company uses a combination of write-off history, aging
analysis and any specific known troubled accounts in determining the
allowance. If the financial condition of customers were to
deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments,
additional allowances could be required.
Warrant
Liability
In
connection with the placement of certain debt instruments, as described above,
we issued freestanding warrants. Although the terms of the warrants
do not provide for net-cash settlement, in certain circumstances, physical or
net-share settlement is deemed to not be within our control and, accordingly, we
were required to account for these freestanding warrants as a derivative
financial instrument liability, rather than as shareholders’
equity.
The
warrant liability is initially measured and recorded at its fair value, and is
then re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported
as non-cash charges or credits to earnings. For warrant-based
derivative financial instruments, the Black-Scholes option pricing model is used
to value the warrant liability.
The
classification of derivative instruments, including whether such instruments
should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is re-assessed at the end of
each reporting period. Derivative instrument liabilities are
classified in the balance sheet as current or non-current based on whether or
not net-cash settlement of the derivative instrument could be required within 12
months of the balance sheet date.
In
December 2006, the FASB issued FSP EITF 00-19-2, Accounting for Registration
Payment Arrangements ("FSP 00-19-2") which addresses accounting for registration
payment arrangements. FSP 00-19-2 specifies that the contingent
obligation to make future payments or otherwise transfer consideration under a
registration payment arrangement, whether issued as a separate agreement or
included as a provision of a financial instrument or other agreement, should be
separately recognized and measured in accordance with FASB Statement No. 5,
Accounting for Contingencies. FSP 00-19-2 further clarifies that a
financial instrument subject to a registration payment arrangement should be
accounted for in accordance with other applicable generally accepted accounting
principles without regard to the contingent obligation to transfer consideration
pursuant to the registration payment arrangement. For registration
payment arrangements and financial instruments subject to those arrangements
that were entered into prior to the issuance of EITF 00-19-2, this
guidance shall be effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2006 and interim periods within those fiscal
years.
As
described above, as of September 30, 2007, we exchanged common stock for the
previously issued Convertible Promissory Notes that contained certain embedded
derivative financial instruments. As a result, the Company
reclassified the warrant liabilities recorded in conjunction with the
convertible promissory notes to equity as of the conversion date of the
remaining note. We do not use derivative instruments to hedge
exposures to cash flow, market, or foreign currency risks.
We do not
use derivative instruments to hedge exposures to cash flow, market, or foreign
currency risks.
Fair
Value of Intangible Assets
We
have adopted SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, whereby we
periodically test our intangible assets for impairment. On an annual
basis, and when there is reason to suspect that their values have been
diminished or impaired, these assets are tested for impairment, and write-downs
will be included in results from operations. During the years ended
September 30, 2007 and 2006, our management performed an evaluation of the
Company’s intangible assets (intellectual property) for purposes of determining
the implied fair value of the assets at September 30, 2007 and 2006,
respectively. The test indicated that the recorded remaining book
value of its intellectual property exceeded its fair value for the year ended
September 30, 2006, as determined by discounted cash flows. As a
result, upon completion of the assessment, management recorded a non-cash
impairment charge of $5,655,011, net of tax, or $0.05 per share during the year
ended September 30, 2006 to reduce the carrying value of the patents to
$2,091,800. Considerable management judgment is necessary to estimate
the fair value. Accordingly, actual results could vary significantly
from management’s estimates.
Use
of Estimates
In
preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America, management is required to
make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date
of the financial statements and revenue and expenses during the reporting
period. The most significant estimates relate to the estimation of
percentage of completion on uncompleted contracts, valuation of inventory,
allowance for doubtful accounts and estimated life of customer
lists. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Comparison
of the year Ended September 30, 2007 to the year ended September 30,
2006
Revenues
During
the year ended September 30, 2007, we transitioned from a development stage
enterprise to an operating company. For the years ended September 30,
2007 and 2006, we generated $121,920 and $18,900 in revenues from operations,
respectively. Our cost of sales for the year ended September 30, 2007
was $23,073, netting us a gross profit of $98,847. For September 30,
2006, our cost of sales was $15,639, netting us a gross profit of
$3,261.
Costs
and Expenses
Selling,
General and Administrative
Selling,
general and administrative expenses for the twelve months ended September 30,
2007 increased 41.9% to $12.1 million from $8.53 million in the same period in
2006. See a discussion of non cash items below in the Liquidity &
Capital Resources section. Included within the selling, general and
administrative expenses for the years ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 was
expensed relating to fund raising and consultant costs of $7.9 million and $3.6
million, respectively.
Research
and Development
Research
and development expenses decreased $42,346 for the twelve months ended September
30, 2007 compared to the same period in 2006 from $153,191 to $110,845 primarily
due to reduced activity in research and development and a change in focus to
marketing activities.
Depreciation
and Amortization
In the
twelve months ended September 30, 2007, depreciation and amortization decreased
$937,717 for the period compared to 2006 from $1,370,299 to
$432,582. The decrease is attributable to the decrease in intangible
amortization due to the impairment write off in the year ended September 30,
2006.
Impairment
of intangible asset(s)
During
the year ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, we performed an evaluation of our
intangible assets (intellectual property) and determined that the implied fair
carrying value exceeded its fair value at September 30,
2006. Accordingly, we recorded a non cash impairment charge to
operations of $5.7 million in the year ended September 30, 2006 as compared to
$0.00 for the year ended September 30, 2007.
Total
Operating Expenses
During
the year ended September 30, 2007, total operating expenses decreased to $12.6
million from $15.7 million in the prior year, or a decrease of $3.1 million
primarily due to the impairment in intangible assets charged to operation in the
year ended September 30, 2006.
Other
Income/Loss
Other
income for the twelve months ended September 30, 2007 decreased from a gain of
$16.9 million in the comparable period to $1.4 million due to a smaller increase
in fair value of warrant liabilities and debt derivatives.
Interest
Expenses
Interest
expenses for the twelve months ended September 30, 2007, decreased to $2.2
million from $3.6 million in the same period of 2006, a decrease of $1.4 million
as a result of conversion of our debt instruments to common
stock.
Net
Income (loss)
Net
loss for the twelve months ended September 30, 2007 increased to a loss of $13.3
million from a loss of $2.4 million in the prior period as a result of the
combination of factors described above.
Comparison
of the Three Months Ended December 31, 2007 to the Three Months Ended December
31, 2006
Revenues
For the three months ended December 31, 2007, we
generated $123,167 in revenues from operations and our cost of sales for the
three months ended December 31, 2007 was
$27,890, netting us a gross profit of $95,277. For the three months ended
December 31, 2006, we had no revenues or cost of sales.
Costs and Expenses
Selling,
General and Administrative
Selling,
general and administrative expenses decreased from $2,054,455 for the three
months ended December 31, 2006 to $1,698,269 for the three months ended December
31, 2007. The decrease of $356,186, or 17.3%, is primarily attributable to a
decrease in cost incurred in connection with professional
services.
Research
and Development
Research
and development expenses increased from $29,306 for the three months ended
December 31, 2006 to $36,326 for the same period in 2007. The increase of $7,020
is attributed to more research and development activity related to the recent
development and feasibility study agreements than during the prior
period.
Depreciation
and Amortization
In the
three months ended December 31, 2007, depreciation and amortization decreased by
$75 from $107,879 to $107,804 for the period compared to the same period in
2006. The decrease is attributable to the reduced depreciation of our property
and equipment.
Total
Operating Expenses
Total
operating expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2007 decreased to
$1,842,399 from $2,191,640 in the prior period, or a decrease of $349,241
primarily attributable to a decrease in costs incurred in connection with
professional services.
Other
Income/Loss
Other income for the three months ended December 31,
2007 decreased from a gain of $16.9 million in the comparable period to $1.4
million due to a smaller increase in fair
value of warrant liabilities and debt derivatives.
Interest
Expenses
Gain on reevaluation of
debt derivative and warrant liability decreased by $2,098,471 from a gain of
$2,09,471 million for the three months ended December 31,2006 to $0 for the
three months ended December 31, 2007. In September 2007, we exchanged common
stock for the remaining Secured Convertible Promissory Notes that contained
embedded derivatives. As a result, we reclassified the warrant liabilites
recorded in conjunction with the convertible promissory notes to equity as of
the conversion date of the related debt.
Interest
expense for the three months ended December 31, 2007 decreased by $193,408 to
$385,622 from $579,030 in the same period of 2006. The decrease in interest
expense was due to the conversion into common stock in 2007 of the convertible
notes issued in connection with financings affected in 2006.
Net
Income (loss)
Net
loss for the three months ended December 31, 2007 increased to $2,132,744 from a
net loss of $671,222 in the prior period primarily attributable to the gain on
reevaluation of debt derivative and warrant liability reported in 2006 compared
to $0 in 2007.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
Our
liquidity needs consist of our working capital requirements, indebtedness
payments and research and development expenditure
funding. Historically, we have financed our operations through the
sale of equity and convertible debt as well as borrowings from various credit
sources.
Fiscal
2006
In
fiscal 2006, we completed three private placements of convertible debt and
associated warrants. On November 3, 2005, we issued and sold a
promissory note in the principal amount of $550,000 to Allied International
Fund, Inc. ("Allied"). Allied in turn financed a portion of the
making of this loan by borrowing $450,000 from certain persons, including
$100,000 from Dr. Hayward, a director, our President and Chief Executive
Officer. The terms of the promissory note provided that we issue upon
the funding of the note warrants to purchase 5,000,000 shares of our common
stock at an exercise price of $0.50 per share to certain persons designated by
Allied. On November 9, 2005, we issued nine warrants to Allied and
eight other persons to purchase an aggregate of 5,500,000 shares of our common
stock at an exercise price of $0.50 per share. These warrants
included a warrant to purchase 1,100,000 shares that was issued to Dr. Hayward,
a director, our President and Chief Executive Officer. We paid
$55,000 in cash to VC Arjent, Ltd. for its services as the placement agent with
respect to this placement. All principal and accrued but unpaid
interest under the promissory note was paid in full shortly after the closing of
and from the proceeds of a private placement we completed on March 8,
2006. On March 8, 2006, we issued and sold an aggregate of 30 units
consisting of (i) a $50,000 principal amount secured convertible promissory note
bearing interest at 10% per annum and convertible at $0.50 per share, and (ii) a
warrant to purchase 100,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of
$0.50 per share, for aggregate gross proceeds of $1.5 million. The
units were sold pursuant to subscription agreements by and between each of the
purchasers and Applied DNA Operations Management, Inc., a Nevada corporation and
our wholly owned subsidiary (our “Subsidiary”). The $2.050 million in
gross proceeds from these first two offerings were held by our Subsidiary for
our benefit and used to fund commissions, fees and expenses associated with the
placements, to repay the outstanding promissory note described above plus
accrued interest thereunder, to fund financing fees, consultants and public
reporting costs, salaries and wages, research and development, facility costs as
well as general working capital needs. On March 24, 2006, we
commenced an offering (the “Offshore Offering”) of up to 140 units, at a price
of $50,000 per unit, for a maximum offering of $7 million for sale to
“accredited investors” who are not “U.S. persons.” The units being
sold as part of the Offshore Offering consisted of (i) a $50,000 principal
amount secured convertible promissory note, and (ii) a warrant to purchase
100,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $0.50 per share. On
May 2, 2006, we closed on the first tranche of the Offshore Offering in which we
sold 20 units for aggregate gross proceeds of $1,000,000. We paid
Arjent Limited $375,000 in commissions, fees and expenses from these gross
proceeds. On June 15, 2006, we completed the second tranche of the
Offshore Offering in which we sold 59 units for aggregate gross proceeds of
$2,950,000. We paid Arjent Limited $442,500 in commissions, fees and
expenses from these gross proceeds. Additionally, on July 10, 2006 we
issued 2.4 million shares of our common stock to Arjent Limited at $0.001 per
share as partial consideration for its services in connection with the Offshore
Offering.
Fiscal
2007
During
fiscal 2007, we issued sold an aggregate principal amount of $850,000 in secured
convertible promissory notes bearing interest at 10% per annum and warrants to
purchase an aggregate of 1,700,000 shares of our common stock to Dr. James A.
Hayward, a director, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, our President and
Chief Executive Officer, as follows:
On
April 23, 2007, we issued and sold a $100,000 principal amount secured
promissory note bearing interest at a rate of 10% per annum and a warrant to
purchase 200,000 shares of our common stock. The promissory note and
accrued but unpaid interest thereon are convertible into shares of common stock
of the Company at a price of $0.50 per share by the holder of the promissory
note at any time from April 23, 2007 through April 22, 2008, and shall
automatically convert on April 22, 2008 at a conversion price of
$0.15. The warrant is exercisable for a four-year period commencing
on April 23, 2008, and expiring on April 22, 2012, at a price of $0.50 per
share. The warrant may be redeemed at our option at a redemption
price of $0.001 upon the earlier of (i) April 22, 2010, and (ii) the date our
common stock has traded on The Over the Counter Bulletin Board at or above $1.00
per share for 20 consecutive trading days.
On
June 30, 2007, we issued and sold a $250,000 principal amount secured promissory
note bearing interest at a rate of 10% per annum and a warrant to purchase
500,000 shares of our common stock. The promissory note and accrued
but unpaid interest thereon are convertible into shares of our common stock at a
price of $0.50 per share by the holder of the promissory note at any time from
June 30, 2007 through June 29, 2008, and shall automatically convert on June 30,
2008 at a conversion price of $0.087732076 per share, which is equal to a 20%
discount to the average volume, weighted average price of our common stock for
the ten trading days prior to issuance. The warrant is exercisable
for a four-year period commencing on June 30, 2008, and expiring on June 29,
2012, at a price of $0.50 per share.
On
July 30, 2007, we issued and sold a $200,000 principal amount secured promissory
note bearing interest at a rate of 10% per annum and a warrant to purchase
400,000 shares of our common stock. The promissory note and accrued
but unpaid interest thereon are convertible into shares of our common stock at a
price of $0.50 per share by the holder of the promissory note at any time from
July 30, 2007 through July 29, 2008, and shall automatically convert on July 30,
2008 at a conversion price of $0.102568072 per share, which is equal to a 20%
discount to the average volume, weighted average price of our common stock for
the ten trading days prior to issuance. The warrant is exercisable
for a four-year period commencing on July 30, 2008, and expiring on July 29,
2012, at a price of $0.50 per share.
On
September 28, 2007, we issued and sold a $300,000 principal amount secured
promissory note bearing interest at a rate of 10% per annum and a warrant to
purchase 600,000 shares of our common stock. The promissory note and
accrued but unpaid interest thereon are convertible into shares of our common
stock at a price of $0.50 per share by the holder of the promissory note at any
time from September 28, 2007 through September 27, 2008, and shall automatically
convert on September 28, 2008 at a conversion price of $0.066429851 per share,
which is equal to a 20% discount to the average volume, weighted average price
of our common stock for the ten trading days prior to issuance. The
warrant is exercisable for a four-year period commencing on September 28, 2008,
and expiring on September 27, 2012, at a price of $0.50 per
share.
In
addition, on June 27, 2007, we completed a private placement offering of
convertible debt and associated warrants in which we issued and sold to certain
investors an aggregate of 3 units of our securities, each unit consisting of (i)
a $50,000 Principal Amount of 10% Secured Convertible Promissory Note and (ii)
warrants to purchase 100,000 shares of our common stock. The notes
and accrued but unpaid interest thereon are convertible into shares of our
common stock at a price of $0.50 per share by the holders of the notes at any
time from June 27, 2007 to June 26, 2008, and shall automatically convert at
$0.15 per share on June 27, 2008. At any time prior to conversion, we
have the right to prepay the notes and accrued but unpaid interest thereon upon
3 days notice (during which period the holders can elect to convert the
notes). The warrants are exercisable for a four year period
commencing on June 27, 2008, and expiring on June 26, 2012, at a price of $0.50
per share.
In the
fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2007, we sold twenty-six and a half units at a
price of $100,000 per unit for sale to “accredited investors,” as defined in
regulations promulgated under the Securities Act, for aggregate gross proceeds
of $2,650,000. Each unit consists of (i) a $100,000 Principal Amount
10% Secured Convertible Promissory Note and (ii) a warrant to purchase 200,000
shares of our common stock. The promissory notes and accrued but
unpaid interest thereon automatically convert one year after issuance at a
conversion price equal to a discount to the average volume, weighted average
price of our common stock for the ten trading days prior to issuance, and are
convertible into shares of our common stock at the option of the holder at any
time prior to such automatic conversion at a price equal to the greater of (i)
50% of the average price of our common stock for the ten trading days prior to
the date of the notice of conversion and (ii) the automatic conversion
price. In addition, any time prior to conversion, we have the
irrevocable right to repay the unpaid principal and accrued but unpaid interest
under the notes on three days notice. The promissory notes bear
interest at the rate of 10% per annum and are due and payable in full on the one
year anniversary of their issuance. The warrants are exercisable for
cash or on a cashless basis for a period of four years commencing one year after
issuance at a price of $0.50 per share. Each warrant may be redeemed
at our option at a redemption price of $0.01 upon the earlier of (i) three years
after the issuance, and (ii) the date our common stock has traded on The Over
the Counter Bulletin Board at or above $1.00 per share for 20 consecutive
trading days.
From January 1, 2008 through the end of March 2008, we sold seven units at a
price of $100,000 per unit for sale to “accredited investors,” as defined in regulations promulgated under the
Securities Act, for aggregate gross proceeds of $700,000. Each unit
consists of (i) a $100,000 Principal Amount 10% Secured
Convertible Promissory Note and (ii) a warrant to purchase 200,000 shares of our
common stock. The promissory notes and accrued but unpaid interest
thereon automatically convert one year after issuance at a conversion price
equal to a discount to the average volume, weighted average price of our common
stock for the ten trading days prior to issuance, and are convertible into
shares of our common stock at the option of the holder at any time prior to such
automatic conversion at a price equal to the greater of (i)
50% of the average price of our common stock for the ten trading days prior to
the date of the notice of conversion and (ii) the automatic conversion
price. In addition, any time prior to conversion, we have the
irrevocable right to repay the unpaid principal and accrued but unpaid interest
under the notes on three days notice. The promissory notes bear
interest at the rate of 10% per annum and are due and payable in full on the one
year anniversary of their issuance. The warrants are
exercisable for cash or on a cashless basis for a period of four years
commencing one year after issuance at a price of $0.50 per
share. Each warrant may be redeemed at our option at a redemption
price of $0.01 upon the earlier of (i) three years after the issuance, and (ii)
the date our common stock has traded on The Over the Counter Bulletin Board at
or above $1.00 per share for 20 consecutive trading
days.
We
claim an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act for
the private placement of the units described above pursuant to Section 4(2) of
the Securities Act because each of the units was made in a sale by the issuer
not involving a public offering.
As of
September 30, 2007, we had a working capital deficit of $13.8
million. For the year ended September 30, 2007, we generated a net
cash flow deficit from operating activities of $2.3 million consisting primarily
of year to date losses of $13.3 million. Non cash adjustments
included $.4 million in depreciation and amortization charges, $.9 million for
options, warrants and common stock issued in exchange for services, $2.7 million
in financing costs and debt discounts attributable to convertible debentures and
net change in net increase in current liabilities of $8.3 million net with a non
cash adjustment of $1.4 million for income attributable to re-pricing of
warrants and debt derivatives. Cash used in investing activities
totaled $0.4 million, which was utilized for acquisition of property and
equipment and funds held in escrow. Cash provided by financing
activities for the year ended September 30, 2007 totaled $1.5 million consisting
of proceeds from issuance of convertible debt. As of December 31,
2007, we had a working capital deficit of approximately $13.674
million. For the three period ended December 31, 2007, we generated a
net cash flow deficit from operating activities of $1.427 million consisting
primarily of year to date losses of $2.133 million. Non-cash
adjustments included $492,443 in depreciation and amortization charges and
common stock issued for services provided of
$1,040,000. Additionally, we had a net decrease in current assets of
$29,368 and a net decrease in current liabilities of $855,607. Cash
used in investing activities totaled $94,508, which was utilized for acquisition
of property and equipment of $5,492 and reduction in cash held in escrow of
$100,000. We met our cash flow needs by issuance of convertible notes
of $2,152,500, net, for the three months ended December 31,
2007.
We
expect capital expenditures to be less than $200,000 in fiscal
2008. Our primary investments will be in laboratory equipment to
support prototyping and our authentication services.
Exploitation
of potential revenue sources will be financed primarily through the sale of
securities and convertible debt, exercise of outstanding warrants, issuance of
notes payable and other debt or a combination thereof, depending upon the
transaction size, market conditions and other factors.
While
we have raised capital to meet our working capital and financing needs in the
past, additional financing is required within the next 12 months in order to
meet our current and projected cash flow deficits from operations and
development. We have sufficient funds to conduct our operations for
approximately five months. Our financing through a private placement
offering since our year end is discussed below. There can be no
assurance that financing will be available in amounts or on terms acceptable to
us, if at all.
By
adjusting our operations and development to the level of capitalization, we
believe we have sufficient capital resources to meet projected cash flow
deficits. However, if during that period or thereafter, we are not
successful in generating sufficient liquidity from operations or in raising
sufficient capital resources, on terms acceptable to us, this could have a
material adverse effect on our business, results of operations liquidity and
financial condition.
Our
registered independent certified public accountants have stated in their report
dated January 14, 2008, that we have incurred operating losses in the last two
years, and that we are dependent upon management's ability to develop profitable
operations. These factors among others may raise substantial doubt
about our ability to continue as a going concern.
Matter
Voluntarily Reported to the SEC and Securities Act Violations
During
the months of March, May, July and August 2005, we issued a total of 8,550,000
shares of our common stock to certain employees and consultants pursuant to the
2005 Incentive Stock Plan. We engaged our outside counsel to conduct
an investigation of the circumstances surrounding the issuance of these
shares. On April 26, 2006, we voluntarily reported the findings from
this investigation to the SEC, and agreed to provide the SEC with further
information arising from the investigation. We believe that the
issuance of 8,000,000 shares to employees in July 2005 was effectuated by both
our former President and our former Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating
Officer without approval of our board of directors. These former
officers received a total of 3,000,000 of these shares. In addition,
it appears that the 8,000,000 shares issued in July 2005, as well as an
additional 550,000 shares issued to employees and consultants in March, May and
August 2005, were improperly issued without a restrictive legend stating that
the shares could not be resold legally except in compliance with the Securities
Act. The members of our management who effectuated the stock
issuances no longer work for us. These shares were not registered
under the Securities Act, or the securities laws of any state, and we believe
that certain of these shares may have been sold on the open market, though we
have been unable to determine the magnitude of such sales. If
violations of securities laws occurred in connection with the resale of certain
of these shares, the employees and consultants or persons who purchased shares
from them may have rights to have their purchase rescinded or other claims
against us for violation of securities laws, which could harm our business,
results of operations, and financial condition.
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
We do not
have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
Going
Concern
The
financial statements included in this filing have been prepared in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles that contemplate our continuance
as a going concern. Our auditors, in their report dated January 14,
2008, have expressed substantial doubt about our ability to continue as going
concern. Our cash position may be inadequate to pay all of the costs
associated with the testing, production and marketing of our
products. Management intends to use borrowings and the sale of equity
or convertible debt to mitigate the effects of its cash position, however no
assurance can be given that debt or equity financing, if and when required will
be available. The financial statements do not include any adjustments
relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets and
classification of liabilities that might be necessary should we be unable to
continue existence.
BUSINESS
Corporate
History
We are
a Nevada corporation, which was initially formed under the laws of the State of
Florida as Datalink Systems, Inc. in 1983. In 1998, we reincorporated
in Nevada, and in November of 2002, we changed our name to our current name,
Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. In November 2005, our corporate
headquarters were relocated from Los Angeles, California to the Long Island High
Technology Incubator at Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York, where
we established laboratories for the manufacture of DNA markers and product
prototypes, and DNA authentication. To date, the company has a very
limited operating history, and as a result, the company’s operations have
produced insignificant revenues.
Overview
We
provide botanical DNA encryption, embedment and authentication solutions that
can help protect companies, governments and consumers from counterfeiting,
fraud, piracy, product diversion, identity theft, and unauthorized intrusion
into physical locations and databases. Our SigNature Program provides
a secure, accurate and cost-effective means for our customers to incorporate our
SigNature DNA Markers in, and then quickly and reliably authenticate and
identify, a broad range of items such as artwork and collectibles, fine wine,
consumer products, digital media, financial instruments, identity cards and
other official documents. Having the ability to reliably authenticate
and identify counterfeit versions of such items enables companies and
governments to detect, deter, interdict and prosecute counterfeiting enterprises
and individuals.
Our
SigNature Program enables our customers to cost-effectively:
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assure
manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, retailers and end-users that their
products are authentic and can be forensically
authenticated;
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integrate
our SigNature DNA Markers with existing security solutions such as
barcodes, radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, holograms,
microchips and other securities measures; and
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add
value to the “bottom-line” by helping to diminish product diversion and
counterfeiting.
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Counterfeit
and diverted products continue to pose a significant and growing problem with
consumer packaged goods, especially for prestige and established brands
worldwide. Piracy, identity theft and forged documents and items are
also highly prevalent in vertical markets such as digital media, fine art,
luxury goods, and alcoholic beverages. Key aspects of our strategy
include:
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continuing
to improve and customize our solution to meet our current and potential
customers’ needs;
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continuing
to develop and enhance our existing DNA marker authentication
technologies;
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expanding
our customer base both domestically and abroad by targeting high volume
markets; and
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augmenting
our competitive position through strategic acquisitions and
alliances.
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We have also begun to develop and manufacture
DermalRx, an ingredient for use in skin
care products, which allows for exfoliation without the irritation or
inflammation associated with chemical peeling.
Industry
Background
Counterfeiting,
product diversion, piracy, forgery, identity theft, and unauthorized intrusion
into physical locations and databases create significant and growing problems to
companies in a wide range of industries as well as governments and individuals
worldwide. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce reported in 2006 that
counterfeiting and piracy cost the U.S. economy between $200-$250 billion per
year, or an estimated 750,000 American jobs, and pose a real threat to consumer
health and safety. The World Customs Organization and Interpol
estimate that annual global trade in illegitimate goods increased from $5.5
billion in 1982 to roughly $600 billion in 2004.
Product
counterfeiting and diversion particularly harms manufacturers of consumer
products, especially for prestige and established brands, and the consumers who
purchase them. For instance, according to the Gieschen Consultancy’s
2005 Document, Product and Intellectual Property Security Report, or DOPIP,
consumer products associated with worldwide counterfeit enforcement arrests,
charges, convictions, sentences and civil litigation in 2005 amounted to around
$1.5 billion. This total includes:
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$695
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$283
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$193
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$61
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$36
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$35
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$12
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$11
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$11
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According
to this report, the value of seizures and losses associated with counterfeit
documents, products and intellectual property in the United States alone was
$1.29 billion in 2005.
The
artworks and collectibles markets are also particularly vulnerable to
counterfeiting, forgery and fraud. New works are produced and then
passed off as originating from a particular artistic period or source, authentic
fragments are pieced together to simulate an original work, and existing works
are modified in order to increase their purported value. Such phony
artwork and collectibles are then often sold with fake or questionable
signatures and “provenance,” or documented ownership histories that confirm
authenticity.
Governments
are increasingly vulnerable to counterfeiting, terrorism and other security
threats at least in part because currencies, identity and security cards and
other official documents can be counterfeited with relative ease. For
instance, the DOPIP valued 2005 seizures and losses associated with counterfeit
currency at around $609 billion, and counterfeit identification at $124
million. Governments must also enforce the various
anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy regimes of their respective jurisdictions
which becomes increasingly difficult with the continued expansion of global
trade.
The
digital and recording media industry, including the segment that records
computer software on compact discs, has long been a victim of piracy, or the
production of illegal copies of genuine media or software, and the
counterfeiting and distribution of imitation media or
software. Compact discs, DVDs, videotapes, computer software and
other digital and recording media that appears identical to genuine products are
sold at substantial discounts by vendors at street and night markets, via mail
order catalogs and on the internet at direct retail websites or at auction
sites. In 2006 the Business Software Alliance ("BSA") reported that
in 2005, the United States lost $6.9 billion as a result of software
piracy. The BSA also estimated that 21 percent of software programs
in the U.S. are unlicensed and that since January 1, 2000, the BSA has settled
with 1,668 companies for a total of $81,821,895. In a white paper
published in December 2005, the BSA and the IDC also reported that they found in
a 2004 study that the world spent more than $59 billion for commercial packaged
software. Yet, software worth over $90 billion was actually
installed. In other words, for every two dollars worth of software
purchased legitimately, one dollar was likely obtained
illegally.
The
pharmaceutical industry also faces major problems relative to counterfeit,
diluted, or falsely labeled drugs that make their way through healthcare systems
worldwide, posing a health threat to patients and a financial threat to
drugmakers and distributors. In 2006 the Center for Medicine in the
Public Interest predicted that counterfeit drug sales will reach $75 billion
globally in 2010, an increase of more than 90% from 2005. In
February, 2006, the World Health Organization ("WHO") estimated that
counterfeits account for more than 10% of the global pharmaceuticals market, and
25% of pharmaceuticals consumed in developing countries and that as much as 50%
in some countries, are counterfeit. According to the WHO,
counterfeiting can apply to both branded and generic products and counterfeit
pharmaceuticals may include products with the correct ingredients but fake
packaging, with the wrong ingredients, without active ingredients or with
insufficient active ingredients. The challenges presented by
traditional counterfeiters have recently been supplemented by the many websites,
from direct retailers to auction sites, that offer counterfeit prescription
drugs online. As a result, the pharmaceutical industry and regulators
are examining emerging anti-counterfeit technologies, including radio-frequency
identification tags and electronic product codes, known as EPCs, to help stem
the wave of counterfeit drugs and better track legitimate drugs from
manufacturing through the supply chain.
As
more and more companies in each of these markets begin to address the problem of
counterfeiting, we expect that different systems will compete to be the leading
standards by which products can be tracked across world
markets. Historically, counterfeiting, product diversion and other
types of fraud have been combatted by embedding various authentication systems
and rare and easily distinguishable materials into products, such as radio
frequency identification (RFID) devices and banknote threads in packaging,
integrated circuit chips and magnetic strips in automatic teller machine cards,
holograms on currency, elemental taggants in explosives, and radioactivity and
rare molecules in crude oil. These techniques are effective but have
generally been reverse-engineered and replicated by counterfeiters, which limits
their usefulness as forensic methods for authentication of the sources of
products and other items.
The
Applied DNA Solution
We
believe our solution, which we call the SigNature Program, is as broadly
applicable, convenient and inexpensive as existing authentication systems, while
highly resistant to reverse-engineering or replication, so that it can either be
applied independently or supplement existing systems in order to allow for a
forensic level of authentication of the sources of a broad range of items, such
as artwork and collectibles, fine wine, consumer products, digital and recording
media, pharmaceuticals, financial instruments, identity cards and official
documents. The SigNature Program first involves our design and
manufacture of a highly customized and encrypted botanical DNA marker, or
SigNature DNA Marker. The SigNature DNA Marker is then encapsulated
and stabilized so that it is resistant to heat, organic solvents, chemicals and
most importantly, ultraviolet, or UV radiation. Once it has been
encapsulated, our SigNature DNA Embedment system can be used to embed the
SigNature DNA Marker directly onto products or other items or into special inks,
threads and other media, which in turn can be incorporated into packaging or
products. Once it is embedded, our SigNature DNA Encryption Detector
pen can instantly show the presence or absence of any of our SigNature DNA
Markers, and our SigNature polymerase chain reaction (PCR) Kits can provide
rapid forensic level authentication of specific SigNature DNA
Markers.
We
believe that the key characteristics and benefits of the SigNature Program are
as follows:
We
Believe Our SigNature DNA Markers Are Virtually Impossible to
Copy
In
creating unique SigNature DNA Markers, we use DNA segments from one or more
botanical sources, rearrange them into unique encrypted sequences, and then
implement one or more layers of anti-counterfeit techniques. Because
the portion of DNA in a SigNature DNA Marker used to identify the marker is so
minute, it cannot be detected unless it is replicated billions of times over, or
amplified. This amplification can only be achieved by applying
matching strands of DNA, or a primer, and PCR techniques to the SigNature DNA
Marker. The sequence of the relevant DNA in a SigNature DNA Marker
must be known in order to manufacture the primer for that DNA. As a
result, we believe the effort required to find, amplify, select and clone the
relevant DNA in a SigNature DNA Marker would involve such enormous effort and
expense that SigNature DNA Markers are virtually impossible to copy without our
proprietary systems.
Simple
and Rapid Authentication
With our
advanced SigNature DNA Marker detection devices and PCR testing kits, any of our
customers can quickly complete an on-site verification. When our
SigNature DNA Encryption Detector pen comes in contact with our proprietary
overt ink on a label or product package, a biochemical reaction triggers a
reversible color change from blue to pink and back to blue. Testing
of this color change can be repeated between 30 to 50 times. For
forensic level authentication, our SigNature PCR testing kits can produce
absolute authentication in less than 30 minutes using portable PCR
machines.
Low
Cost and High Accuracy
The
costs associated with the DNA required to manufacture our SigNature DNA Markers
are not significant since the amount of DNA required for each marker is so
minute (for instance, only 3-5 parts per million when incorporated in an
ink). We manufacture the identifying segment of DNA to be used
in a SigNature DNA Marker by cloning them inside microorganisms such as yeast or
bacteria, which are highly productive and inexpensive to grow. As a
result, SigNature DNA Markers are relatively inexpensive when compared to other
anti-counterfeiting devices such as RFIDs, EPCs, integrated circuit chips, and
holograms. Our SigNature DNA Encryption Detectors, which use color
changing dyes and molecular "triggers" to instantly detect SigNature DNA
Markers, are also relatively inexpensive. At the same time, the
probability of mistakenly identifying a SigNature DNA Marker is less than 1 in 1
trillion, so our authentication systems are highly accurate, and in fact, our
SigNature PCR Kits can authenticate to a forensic level.
Easily
Integrated with Other Anti-Counterfeit Technologies
Our DNA
Markers can be embedded onto RFID devices, banknote threads, labels, serial
numbers, holograms, and other marking systems using inks, threads and other
media. We believe that combined with other traditional methods, our
SigNature Program provides a significant deterrent against counterfeiting,
product diversion, piracy, fraud and identity theft.
Broad
Applicability and Ingestible
Our
SigNature DNA Markers can be embedded into almost any consumer product, and
virtually any other item. For instance, the indelible SigNature DNA
Ink we produce is safe to consume and can be used in pharmaceutical drug tablets
and capsules. Use of our SigNature DNA
in ingestible products and drugs will require approval of the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA). We have initiated a strategy to approach the
FDA during 2008.
Our
Strategy
We expect
to generate revenues principally from sales of our SigNature
Program. Key aspects of our strategy include:
Customize
and Refine the SigNature Program to Meet Potential Customers’ Needs
We are
continuously attempting to improve our SigNature Program by testing the
incorporation of our DNA Markers into different media, such as newly configured
labels, inks or packing elements, for use in new applications. Each
prospective customer has specific needs and employs varying levels of existing
security technologies with which our solution must be integrated. Our
goal is to develop a secure and cost-effective system for each potential
customer that can be incorporated into that potential customer’s products or
items themselves or their packaging so that they can, for instance, be tracked
throughout the entire supply chain and distribution system.
Continue
to Enhance Detection Technologies for Authentication of our SigNature DNA
Markers
We have
also identified and are further examining opportunities to collaborate with
companies and universities to develop a new line of detection technologies
that will provide faster and more convenient ways to authenticate our SigNature
DNA Markers.
Target
Potential High-Volume Markets
We will
continue to focus our efforts on target vertical markets that are characterized
by a high level of vulnerability to counterfeiting, product diversion, piracy,
fraud, identity theft, and unauthorized intrusion into physical locations and
databases. Today our target markets include art and collectibles,
fine wine, consumer products, digital and recording media, pharmaceuticals, and
homeland security. If and when we have significantly penetrated these
markets, we intend to expand into additional related high volume
markets.
Pursue
Strategic Acquisitions and Alliances
We
intend to pursue strategic acquisitions of companies and technologies that
strengthen and complement our core technologies, improve our competitive
positioning, allow us to penetrate new markets, and grow our customer
base. We also intend to work in collaboration with potential
strategic partners in order to continue to market and sell new product lines
derived from, but not limited to, DNA technology.
Target
Markets
We
have begun offering our products and services in Europe and the United States
and are targeting the following six principal markets:
Art
& Collectibles
The
fine art and collectibles markets are particularly vulnerable to counterfeiting,
forgeries and fraud. Phony artwork and collectibles are often sold
with fake or questionable signatures or attributions. We believe our
SigNature DNA Markers can safely be embedded directly in, and so can be used to
designate and then authenticate all forms of artwork and collectibles, including
paintings, books, porcelain, marble, stone, bronzes, tapestries, glass and fine
woodwork, including frames. They can also be embedded in any original
supporting documentation related to the artwork or collectible, the signature of
the artist and any other relevant material that would provide provenance, such
as:
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signed certificate or statement of authenticity from a respected authority
or expert on the artist;
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exhibition or gallery sticker attached to the art or
collectible;
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original sales receipt;
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A
film or recording of the artist talking about the art or
collectible;
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An
appraisal from a recognized authority or expert on the art or collectible;
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Letters
or papers from recognized experts or authorities discussing the art or
collectible.
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Fine
Wine
Vintners
and purveyors of fine wine are also vulnerable to counterfeiting or product
diversion. We believe our SigNature Program can provide vintners,
purveyors of fine wines and organizations within the wine community several
benefits:
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Verifed
authenticity increases potential customers' confidence in the product and
their purchase decision;
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For
the vintner, the SigNature Program can strengthen brand support and
recognition, and offers the potential for improved marketability and
sales; and
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SigNature
DNA Markers can be embedded in bottles, labels, or both at the winery, and
easily authenticated at the location of the wine distributor or
auctioneer.
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Consumer
Products
Counterfeit
items are a significant and growing problem with all kinds of consumer packaged
goods, especially in the retail and apparel industries. According to
the 2005 DOPIP, up to $283 million worth of clothing and accessories worldwide
are fake, as well as $12 million worth of fragrances and cosmetics are
counterfeit each year. In the United States, $1.29 billion dollars
worth of seizures and losses were incurred resulting from counterfeit of apparel
and other consumer products. We have developed and are currently
marketing a number of solutions aimed at brand protection and authentication for
the retail and apparel industries, including the clothing, accessories,
fragrances and cosmetics segments. Our SigNature Program can be used
by manufacturers in these industries to combat counterfeiting and piracy of
primary, secondary and tertiary packaging, as well as the product itself, and to
track products that have been lost in transit, whether misplaced or
stolen.
Digital
and Recording Media
The
digital and recording media industry, including the segment that records
computer software on compact discs, faces significant threats from piracy and
the counterfeiting and distribution of imitation media or
software. In 2007 the Business Software Alliance ("BSA") reported
that in 2006, the United States software industry lost $7.3 billion as a result
of software piracy, an increase of $400 million over the previous
year. An independent study conducted by IDC for the BSA reported that
21 percent of software in the United States is unlicensed. Our
SigNature DNA Markers can be embedded onto digital and recording media products,
such as CDs, DVDs, videotapes and computer software, as well as the packaging of
these products.
Pharmaceuticals
The
pharmaceutical industry also faces major problems relative to counterfeit,
diluted, or falsely labeled drugs that make their way through healthcare systems
worldwide, posing a health threat to patients and a financial threat to
drugmakers and distributors. As a result, the pharmaceutical industry
and regulators are examining emerging anti-counterfeit technologies, including
RFID tags and EPCs to help stem the wave of counterfeit drugs and better track
legitimate drugs from manufacturing through the supply chain. Our
SigNature DNA Markers can easily be embedded directly into pharmaceutical
packaging or into RFID tags or EPCs attached to packaging, and since they are
ingestible, may be applied as part of a unit dose. In its 2004 report
"Combating Counterfeit Drugs," the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") noted
that authentication technologies for pharmaceuticals (such as color-shifting
inks, holograms, taggants, or chemical markers embedded in a drug or its label)
have been sufficiently perfected that they can now serve as a critical component
of a layered approach to control counterfeit drugs. FDA's 2004 Report
acknowledged the importance of using one or more authentication technologies for
drug products.
Homeland
Security
Governments
worldwide are increasingly faced with the problems of counterfeit currencies,
official documents, and identity and security cards, as well as terrorism and
other security threats. Governments must also enforce the various
anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy regimes of their respective jurisdictions
which becomes increasingly difficult with the continued expansion of global
trade. Our SigNature Program can provide secure, forensic, and
cost-effective anti-counterfeiting, anti-piracy and identification solutions to
local, state, and federal governments as well as the defense contractors and the
other companies that do business with them. Our SigNature Program can
be used for all types of identification and official documents, such
as:
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passports;
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lawful
permanent resident, or “green” cards;
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visas;
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drivers’
licenses;
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Social
Security cards;
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military
identification cards;
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national
transportation cards;
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security
cards for access to sensitive physical locations;
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other
important identity cards, official documents and security-related
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Our
Technology
Every
living organism has a unique DNA code that determines the character and
composition of its cells. The core technologies of our business allow
us to use the DNA of everyday plants to mark objects in a unique manner that we
believe can only be replicated at great expense, and then identify these objects
by detecting the absence or presence of the DNA.
SigNature
DNA Encryption
Our
patent pending encryption system allows us to isolate strands of botanical DNA
and then fragment and reconstitute them to form unique “DNA chimers”, or
encrypted DNA segments, whose sequences are known only to us.
SigNature
DNA Encapsulation
Our
patented encapsulation system allows us to apply a protective coating to
encrypted DNA chimers, creating a SigNature DNA Marker that is resistant to
heat, organic solvents, chemicals and UV radiation, and so can be identified for
hundreds of years after being embedded directly, or into media applied or
attached to the item to be marked.
SigNature
DNA Embedment
Our
patented embedment system allows us to incorporate our SigNature DNA Markers
into a broad variety of media, such as petroleum and petroleum derivatives,
inks, dyes, laminates, glues, threads, and textiles.
SigNature
DNA Authentication
Our
patent pending forensic level authentication methods allow us to unlock the
encrypted DNA chimers by using PCR techniques and proprietary primers that were
specifically designed by us to detect the DNA sequences we encrypted and
embedded into the product or other item. Detection of the DNA chimers
unique to a particular item or series of items allows us to authenticate its or
their origin.
Products
and Services
SigNature Program. Our SigNature
Program consists of three steps: creating and encapsulating a specific encrypted
DNA segment, applying it to a product or other item, and detecting the presence
or absence of the specific segment. We plan for the first two steps
to be controlled exclusively by Applied DNA and its certified agents to ensure
the security of SigNature DNA Markers. Once applied, the presence of
any of our SigNature DNA Markers can be detected by us or a customer in a simple
spot test, or a sample taken from the product or other item can be analyzed
forensically to obtain definitive proof of the presence or absence of a specific
type of SigNature DNA Marker (e.g., one designed to mark a particular
product).
Creating
a Customer or Product-Specific SigNature DNA Marker
Our
SigNature DNA Markers are botanical DNA segments custom manufactured by us to
identify a particular class of or individual products or
items. During this manufacturing process, we scramble and encrypt a
naturally occurring botanical DNA code segment or segments, and then encapsulate
the resulting DNA segment utilizing our proprietary SigNature DNA Encapsulation
system. We then record and store the sequence of the DNA segment in a secure
database in order that we can later detect it.
Embedding
the SigNature DNA Marker
Our
SigNature DNA Markers may be directly embedded in products or other items, or
otherwise attached by embedding them into media that is incorporated in or
attached to the product or item. For example, we can embed SigNature
DNA Markers directly in paper, metal, plastics, stone, ceramic, and other
materials. Media in which we can embed SigNature DNA Markers
include:
SigNature DNA
Ink: Our SigNature DNA Ink can be applied directly or on a
label that is then affixed to the product or item. SigNature DNA Ink
is highly durable and degradation resistant. SigNature DNA Ink can be
visible (colored) or invisible. This makes it possible to mark
products with a visible, or overt, and/or invisible, or covert, SigNature DNA
Marker on any tangible surface such as a label. The location of
covert Signature DNA Markers on a product are recorded and stored in a secure
database. Similar media like varnish and paints can also be used
instead of ink. Examples of products and other items onto which
SigNature DNA Ink can be applied include:
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artwork
and collectibles (paintings, artifacts, antiques, stamps, coins,
documents, collectibles and memorabilia);
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corporate
documents: (confidential, date and time dependent documents or security
clearance documents);
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financial
instruments (currency, stock certificates, checks, bonds and
debentures);
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retail
items (event tickets, VIP tickets, clothing labels, luxury
products);
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pharmaceuticals
(tablet, capsule and pill surface printing); and
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other
miscellaneous items (lottery tickets, inspection stamps, custom seals,
passports and visas, etc.).
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SigNature DNA
Thread: Our SigNature DNA Thread, which can consist of any
fabric from cotton to wool, is embedded with SigNature DNA Markers and can be
used to mark and authenticate products and other items incorporating
textiles. For example, SigNature DNA Thread can be incorporated in a
finished garment, bag, purse, shoe or other product or
item. SigNature DNA Thread can help textile vendors, clothing and
accessory manufacturers and governments authenticate thread, yarn and fabric at
any stage in the supply chain. We can also embed our SigNature DNA
markers into raw cotton fiber before manufacture of a finished cotton textile
product (e.g., a t-shirt) and authenticate a finished cotton
product.
Other Security
Devices: Our SigNature DNA Markers can also be embedded onto
printed barcodes, RFID tags, optical memory strips, holograms, tamper proof
labels and other security devices incorporated into products and other items for
various security-related purposes.
SigNature
DNA Detection and Product Authentication
Level 1 “Spot Test”
Detection: Level one marker detection utilizes non–DNA based
mechanisms such as optical reporter markers and color shifting
ink. Adding optical reporter markers to our SigNature DNA affords the
ability to quickly screen for the presence or absence of our SigNature DNA
Markers using the portable hand held detectors. Our SigNature DNA
Encryption Detector pens, which are custom manufactured to identify our
SigNature DNA Markers, allow us or our customers to determine the presence or
absence of these markers in around one second when they have been embedded in a
special overt DNA Ink. When the SigNature DNA Encryption Detector is
swiped over matching overt DNA Ink, the color of the ink temporarily changes
from blue to pink, indicating the presence of the markers, and validating the
product or other item. Though this detection process cannot
distinguish between different types of SigNature DNA Markers, such as markers we
have designed for one customer or product versus another, it allows for instant
sampling at any point in the supply chain.
Level 2 Forensic DNA
Authentication: Our SigNature PCR Kits allow us or our
customers to use a sample taken from the product or other item to be
authenticated, and using our proprietary primers and PCR technology, determine
the sequences of DNA included in the sample, and conclude whether it includes a
specific SigNature DNA Marker. This more elaborate test generally
requires about 30 minutes to complete. This authentication process
provides absolute certainty about the presence or absence of specific types of a
SigNature DNA Marker.
DermalRx
Business. In November, 2007, we
began developing and manufacturing DermalRx, an ingredient for skin care
products. We believe that our DermalRx helps skin care products
exfoliate without the irritation or inflammation associated with chemical
peeling. We are continuing to pursue our DermalRx
business.
Sales
and Marketing
We
have since inception only had sales of our products in Europe through direct
sales. As of January 14, 2008, we had 2 employees devoted to and 3
employees engaged in direct sales. We expect to hire additional sales
directors and/or consultants to assist us with sales and marketing efforts with
respect to our 6 target vertical markets.
Research
and Development
Our
research and development efforts are primarily focused on the development of
prototypes of new versions of our products using our existing technologies for
review by prospective customers, such as different types of SigNature DNA Ink
and SigNature DNA Thread. Nonetheless, we believe that our
development of new and enhanced technologies relating to our business may be
important to our future success, and we continue to examine whether investments
in the research and development of such technologies is
merited.
Manufacturing
We
have the capability to manufacture SigNature DNA Markers, covert DNA Ink, and
SigNature PCR Kits at our laboratories in Stony Brook. We rely upon
other companies to manufacture our overt color-changing DNA Ink and our
SigNature DNA Encryption Detector pens.
Commercial
Agreements and Distribution of our Products
HPT Agreement. On
March 19, 2007, we entered into a Technology Reseller Agreement (the “HPT
Agreement”) with HPT International, LLC (“HPT”). In the HPT Agreement
we agreed to supply our SigNature DNA Markers to HPT to be affixed onto HPT's
holograms, Nylon 6 tags and other plastic or metal food tags. HPT has
been granted exclusive rights to affix our SigNature DNA Markers onto its
tagging products for distribution to its customers in the United Statesin the
poultry and kosher foods markets, and non-exclusive rights to attach our
SigNature DNA Markers onto its tagging products for distribution to its
customers worldwide. We will receive a fee for each SigNature DNA Marker that is
attached to an HPT product and distributed to a third party, and for each
forensic authentication test that we perform at HPT's request. HPT has been
granted exclusive rights in the U.S.poultry and kosher foods markets with
respect to new customers through March 18, 2008. After that date, HPT
will lose its exclusive rights if it does not realize certain sales goals or
does not agree to certain minimum purchases during the subsequent year of the
agreement. Under the HPT Agreement, HPT has the right to permanent
exclusivity in the U.S.poultry and kosher foods markets if realizes its sales
goals for the first two years under the HPT Agreement and achieves an additional
milestone to be agreed by us and HPT prior to March 18, 2009.
IIMAK
Agreement. On April 18, 2007, we entered into a Joint
Development and Marketing Agreement with International Imaging Materials, Inc.,
or IIMAK. In this agreement with IIMAK, the parties agreed to jointly develop
thermal transfer ribbons incorporating our SigNature DNA Markers to help prevent
counterfeiting and product diversion for an initial six (6) month period. This
period may be extended by mutual written agreement. Upon the successful
development of commercially feasible ribbons incorporating SigNature DNA
Markers, we will be paid royalties based on a calculation of net receipts by
IIMAK from sales of such products. We will receive the exclusive right to supply
DNA taggants to IIMAK and IIMAK will receive the exclusive right to manufacture
and sell such products worldwide. In February 2008, we completed the
joint development stage of this agreement and initiated pilot manufacturing of
IIMAK thermal transfer ribbons embedded with SigNature DNA.
Champion Thread Company
Agreement. On May 8, 2007, we entered into a Joint Development
and Marketing Agreement with Champion Thread Company, or Champion. We
agreed to jointly develop, commercialize and distribute SigNature DNA marked
products to the textile industry. Champion has been granted exclusive
rights to be the reseller for the thread, yarn, woven labels and printed labels
for textiles markets for an initial period of four years with automatic renewals
thereafter, subject to either party’s right not to renew. We will be
paid royalties on all sales made by Champion.
Printcolor Screen Ltd.
Agreement. On May 30, 2007, we entered into a Technology
Reseller Agreement with Printcolor Screen Ltd., or Printcolor. Under
the terms of the agreement, we have been granted the exclusive right to supply
our SigNature DNA Markers to Printcolor and Printcolor has been granted rights
to affix our SigNature DNA Markers onto Printcolor products for distribution to
its customers for an initial period of three years. This initial period will
automatically renew for successive one year periods unless terminated earlier.
We will be paid certain fees based on purchase orders received from
Printcolor. In October 2007, Printcolor committed to using our
SigNature DNA as a central component of its spectraCRYPT security product
line.
Supima
Cotton Agreement. On
June 27, 2007, we entered into a Feasibility Study Agreement with Supima, a
non-profit organization for the promotion of U.S. pima cotton growers. In
connection with the agreement we undertook a study of the feasibility of
establishing a method or methods to authenticate and identify U.S. produced pima
cotton fibers. We received payments from Supima upon signing of the agreement
and in five monthly installments beginning on July 6, 2007. Upon
successful completion of the feasibility study, we may offer authentication
services to member companies of Supima (as well as non−member companies) to
confirm the Supima cotton content of textile items such as apparel and home
fashion products. We are obligated to pay Supima a percentage of any fees that
we receive from such companies for authentication services we provide them. We
are also obligated to pay Supima fifty percent of the aggregate amount of
payments that we received from Supima for the feasibility study out of any fees
we receive from providing authentication services. In addition, until the
earlier of either (i) five years or (ii) the repayment to Supima of fifty
percent of the aggregate amount of payments that we received from Supima for the
feasibility study, we are obligated to pay Supima a fee for each authentication
service that we provide. The agreement may be terminated by us or Supima after
sixty (60) days upon fourteen (14) days prior written
notice.
Cash-In-Transit Industry. In
February 2008, we shipped our first order of SigNature DNA markers to a UK
distributor to the Cash-in-Transit industry. In March 2008, we
shipped our second order to the same customer.
DermalRx. As
of April 2008, we have shipped three orders of DermalRx to a consumer products
company for testing in their skin care products.
Competition
The
principal markets for our SigNature Program are intensely
competitive. We compete with many existing suppliers and new
competitors continue to enter the market. Many of our competitors,
both in the United States and elsewhere, are major pharmaceutical, chemical and
biotechnology companies, or have strategic alliances with such companies, and
many of them have substantially greater capital resources, marketing experience,
research and development staff, and facilities than we do. Any of
these companies could succeed in developing products that are more effective
than the products that we have or may develop and may be more successful than us
in producing and marketing their existing products. Some of our
competitors that operate in the anti-counterfeiting and fraud prevention markets
include: Authentix, Collectors Universe Inc., Data Dot Technology, Digimarc
Corp., DNA Technologies, Inc., ID Global, Informium AG, Inksure Technologies,
Kodak, L-1 Identity Solutions, Manakoa, OpSec Security Group, SmartWater
Technology, Inc., Sun Chemical Corp, and Tracetag.
Some
examples of competing security products include:
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fingerprint scanner (a
system that scans fingerprints before granting access to secure
information or facilities);
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voice recognition
software (software that authenticates users based on individual
vocal patterns);
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cornea scanner (a
scanner that scan the iris of a user’s eye to compare with data in a
computer database);
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face scanner (a
scanning system that use complex algorithms to distinguish one face from
another);
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integrated circuit chip &
magnetic strips (integrated circuit chips that receive and, if
authentic, send a correct electric signal back to the reader, and magnetic
strips that contain information, both of which are common components of
debit and credit cards);
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optically variable
microstructures (these include holograms, which display images in
three dimensions and are generally difficult to reproduce using advanced
color photocopiers and printing techniques, along with other devices with
similar features);
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elemental taggants and
fluorescence (elemental taggants are various unique substances that
can be used to mark products and other items, are revealed by techniques
such as x-ray fluorescence); and
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radioactivity & rare
molecules (radioactive substances or rare molecules which are
uncommon and readily detected).
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We expect
competition with our products and services to continue and intensify in the
future. We believe competition in our principal markets is primarily
driven by:
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product
performance, features and liability;
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price;
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timing
of product introductions;
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ability
to develop, maintain and protect proprietary products and
technologies;
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sales
and distribution capabilities;
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technical
support and service;
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brand
loyalty;
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applications
support; and
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breadth
of product line.
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If a
competitor develops superior technology or cost-effective alternatives to our
products, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be
significantly harmed.
Proprietary
Rights
We
believe that our 7 patents, 23 patents pending, 2 registered trademarks, and 2
registered trademarks pending, which are described in the table below, and our
trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights and other intellectual property rights are
important assets for us.
Patents
Issued:
Patent Name
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Patent No:
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Assignee of Record
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Dated Issued
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Jurisdiction
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Nucleic
Acid as Marker for Product Anticounterfeiting and
Identification
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89108443
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APDN
(B.V.I.) Inc.
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March
17,2000
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Taiwan
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Method
of using ribonucleic acid as product antifake mark and for
verification
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00107580.2
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Rixflex
Holdings
Limited
(2)
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February
2, 2005
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China
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EppenLocker
(A Leakage-Prevention Apparatus of Microcentrifuge)
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89204158
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APDN
(B.V.I.) Inc.
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March
10, 2000
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Taiwan
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Multiple
Tube Structure for Multiple PCR in a Closed Container
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89210575
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APDN
(B.V.I.) Inc.
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June
20, 2000
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Taiwan
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A
Device for Multiple Polymerase Chain Reactions In a Closed Container and a
Method of Using Thereof
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89111477
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APDN
(B.V.I.) Inc.
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June
12, 2000
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Taiwan
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Method
for Mixing Nucleic Acid in Water Insoluble Media and Application
Thereof
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921221973
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APDN
(B.V.I.) Inc.
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August
11, 2003
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Taiwan
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A
Method of Utilizing Nucleic Acids as Markers for Product Anti-Counterfeit
Labeling and Verification
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US
7,115,301 B2
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Rixflex
Holdings Limited (2)
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October
3, 2006
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United
States
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Patents
Pending:
Patent Name
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Application No.
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Filed in the Name of
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Dated Filed
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Jurisdiction
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Method
for Mixing Nucleic Acid in Water Insoluble Media and Application
Thereof
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2002-294229
03007023.9
10/645,602
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Biowell
(1)
Rixflex
Holdings
Limited
(2)
Rixflex
Holdings Limited (2)
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August
31, 2002
March
27, 2003
August
22, 2003
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Japan
EU
United
States
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Method
of dissolving nucleic acid in water insoluble medium and its
application
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03155949.2
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Rixflex
Holdings
Limited
(2)
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August
27, 2003
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China
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Novel
nucleic acid based steganography system and application
thereof
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10/909,431
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Rixflex
Holdings
Limited
(2)
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August
3, 2004
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United
States
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Patent Name
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Patent No:
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Assignee of Record
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Dated Issued
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Jurisdiction
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Cryptic
method of secret information carried in DNA molecule and its deencryption
method
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921221490
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APDN
(B.V.I.) Inc.
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August
6, 2003
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Taiwan
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A
novel nucleic acid based steganography system and application
thereof
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03127517.6
61387/2004
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Biowell
(1)
Rixflex
Holdings
Limited
(2)
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August
6, 2003
August
4, 2004
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China
Korea
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A
novel method for coding based on nucleic acids and utility
thereof
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04018374.1
1-2004-00742
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Rixflex
Holdings
Limited
(2)
Rixflex
Holdings
Limited
(2)
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August
3, 2004
August
4, 2004
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EU
Vietnam
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A
novel nucleic acid based steganography system and applications
thereof
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092819
PI20043145
2004-225987
P-00200400374
764/CHE/2004
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Rixflex
Holdings
Limited
(2)
Biowell
(1)
Rixflex
Holdings
Limited
(2)
Rixflex
Holdings
Limited
(2)
Rixflex
Holdings Limited (2)
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August
4, 2004
August
4, 2004
August
2, 2004
August
4, 2004
August
4, 2004
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Thailand
Malaysia
Japan
Indonesia
India
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Method
for classifying group ID of shoppers and transferring the shopping
discount to group development funds development
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92119302
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APDN
(B.V.I.) Inc.
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July
15, 2003
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Taiwan
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Method
for transferring feedback foundation capable of identifying multiple
objects
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03150071.4
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Rixflex
Holdings
Limited
(2)
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July
31, 2003
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China
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Method
of Classifying Group ID of Shoppers and Transferring the Shopping Discount
to Group Development Funds
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PI20042889
092217
2004-200730
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Rixflex
Holdings
Limited
(2)
Rixflex
Holdings
Limited
(2)
Biowell
(1)
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August
4, 2004
July
12, 2004
July
7, 2004
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Malaysia
Thailand
Japan
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System
and Method for authenticating multiple components associated with a
particular product.
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11/437,265
PCT/US2006/019660
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APDN
(B.V.I.) Inc.
APDN
(B.V.I.) Inc.
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May
19, 2005
May
19, 2006
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US
PCT
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System
and Method for Marking Textiles with Nucleic Acid
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10/825,968
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APDN
(B.V.I.) Inc.
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April
15, 2004
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US
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System
and Method for Marking Textiles with Nucleic Acids
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Publication
#20050112610
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APDN
(B.V.I.) Inc
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4/16/2003
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US
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System
and Method for Authenticating Multiple Components Associated with a
Particular Good
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Publication
# 22070048761
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APDN
(B.V.I.) Inc
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5/20/2005
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US
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System
and Method for Secure Document Printing and Detection
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Application
# 60/874,425
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APDN
(B.V.I.) Inc
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12/12/2006
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US
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System
and Method for Authenticating Tablets
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Application
#60/877,875
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APDN
(B.V.I.) Inc
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12/26/2006
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US
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System
and Method for Authenticating Sports Identification
Goods
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Application
# 60/877,869
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APDN
(B.V.I.) Inc.
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12/29/2006
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US
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Optical
Reporter Compositions
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11/954,030
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APDN
(B.V.I.) Inc.
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2007/12/11
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US
|
Methods
for Covalent Linking of Optical Reporters
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11/954,009
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Patent Name
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Patent No:
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Assignee of Record
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Dated Issued
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Jurisdiction
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Method
For Authenticating Articles with Optical Reporters
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11/954,038
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APDN
(B.V.I.) Inc.
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2007/12/11
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US
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Method
for Secure Document Printing and Detection
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11/954,044
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APDN
(B.V.I.) Inc.
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2007/12/11
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US
|
Method
for Authenticating Sports Identification Goods
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11/954,051
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APDN
(B.V.I.) Inc.
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2007/12/11
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US
|
Method
for Authenticating Tablets
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11/954,055
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APDN
(B.V.I.) Inc.
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2007/12/11
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US
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(1)
All patents in the name of and patent applications filed in the name of Biowell
have been assigned to our wholly-owned subsidiary APDN (B.V.I.) Inc., and we are
making efforts to ensure APDN (B.V.I.) is the assignee or filer of record, as
the case may be.
(2)
All patents in the name of and patent applications filed in the name of Rixflex
Holdings Limited, which merged into APDN (B.V.I.) Inc. on July 12, 2005, have
been assigned to APDN (B.V.I.) Inc., and we are making efforts to ensure APDN
(B.V.I.) is the assignee or filer of record, as the case may
be.
Trademarks
Issued:
Trademark
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Registration No:
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Registered Owner
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Registration Date
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Jurisdiction
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APPLIED
DNA and model molecule design
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846354
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Applied
DNA Sciences Inc.
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August
13, 2004
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Mexico
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APPLIED
DNA and model molecule design
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846711
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Applied
DNA Sciences Inc.
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August
16, 2004
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Mexico
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APPLIED
DNA and model molecule design
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3392818
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Applied
DNA Sciences Inc.
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March
21, 2005
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European
Community
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BIOWELL
and Design
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3,155,578
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Rixflex
Holdings Limited (1)
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October
17, 2006
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United
States
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BIOWELL
and Design
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2,675,941
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Rixflex
Holdings Limited (1)
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January
21, 2003
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United
States
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BIOWELL
and Design
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2,611,291
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Rixflex
Holdings Limited (1)
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August
27, 2002
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United
States
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BIOWELL
and Design
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4101159010000
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Biowell
(2)
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May
4, 2005
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South
Korea
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BIOWELL
and Design
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4,819,252
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Rixflex
Holdings Limited (1)
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November
19, 2004
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Japan
|
(1)
All registered trademarks in the name of Rixflex Holdings Limited have been
assigned to APDN (B.V.I.) Inc., and we are making efforts to ensure APDN
(B.V.I.) Inc. is the registered owner.
(2)
All registered trademarks in the name of Biowell have been assigned to APDN
(B.V.I.) Inc., and we are making efforts to ensure APDN (B.V.I.) Inc. is the
registered owner.
Trademarks
Pending:
Trademark
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Application No:
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Owner
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Filing Date
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Jurisdiction
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APPLIED
DNA
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76/549,861
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APDN
(B.V.I.) Inc.
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September
22, 2003
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United
States
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SIGNATURE
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78/871,967
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APDN
(B.V.I.) Inc.
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April
28, 2006
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United
States
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However,
there are events that are outside of our control that pose a threat to our
intellectual property rights as well as to our products and
services. For example, effective intellectual property protection may
not be available in every country in which our products and services are
distributed. The efforts we have taken to protect our proprietary
rights may not be sufficient or effective. Any significant impairment
of our intellectual property rights could harm our business or our ability to
compete. Protecting our intellectual property rights is costly and
time consuming. Any increase in the unauthorized use of our
intellectual property could make it more expensive to do business and harm our
operating results. Although we seek to obtain patent protection for
our innovations, it is possible we may not be able to protect some of these
innovations. Given the costs of obtaining patent protection, we may
choose not to protect certain innovations that later turn out to be
important. There is always the possibility that the scope of the
protection gained from one of our issued patents will be insufficient or deemed
invalid or unenforceable. We also seek to maintain certain
intellectual property as trade secrets. This secrecy could be
compromised by third parties, or intentionally or accidentally by our employees,
which would cause us to lose the competitive advantage resulting from these
trade secrets.
Additionally,
litigation regarding patents and other intellectual property rights is extensive
in the biotechnology industry. In the event of an intellectual property dispute,
we may be forced to litigate. This litigation could involve
proceedings instituted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office or the
International Trade Commission, as well as proceedings brought directly by
affected third parties. Intellectual property litigation can be extremely
expensive, and these expenses, as well as the consequences should we not
prevail, could seriously harm our business. If a third party claims
an intellectual property right to technology we use, we might need to
discontinue an important product or product line, alter our products and
processes, pay license fees or cease our affected business
activities. Although we might under these circumstances attempt to
obtain a license to this intellectual property, we may not be able to do so on
favorable terms, or at all.
Purchase
of Intellectual Property and License Agreement with Biowell
In the
first half of 2005, Biowell Technology, Inc. (“Biowell”) transferred
substantially all of its intellectual property to Rixflex Holdings Limited, a
British Virgin Islands company, and on July 12, 2005, Rixflex Holdings Limited
merged with and into our wholly-owned subsidiary APDN (B.V.I.) Inc., a British
Virgin Islands company. The shareholders of Rixflex Holdings Limited
received 36 million shares of our common stock in consideration of this
merger. In connection with the acquisition of this Biowell
intellectual property, we terminated our existing license agreement and, on July
12, 2005, we entered into a license agreement with Biowell, under which we
granted Biowell an exclusive license to sell, market, and sub-license certain of
our products in Australia, certain countries in Asia and certain Middle Eastern
countries. By letter dated November 1, 2007, we terminated Biowell’s
rights as licensee with respect to Australia, China and certain other countries
in Asia because of Biowell’s failure to pay us certain fees, payments or
consideration in connection with the grant of the license. In
addition, we terminated the exclusivity of the license with respect to certain
Middle Eastern and other Asian countries because of Biowell’s failure to meet
certain minimum annual net sales in each of the various countries covered by the
license.
Employees
Presently,
we employ a total of 7 full-time employees and 3 part-time employees, including
2 in management, 4 in operations, 3 in sales and marketing and 1 in investor
relations. None of our employees are covered by collective bargaining
agreements, and we believe our relations with our employees are
favorable.
Description
of Properties
We
maintain our principal office at 25 Health Sciences Drive, Suite 113, Stony
Brook, New York 11790. We moved our principal office to the Long Island High
Technology Incubator, which is located on the campus of Stony Brook University,
in December 2005. We believe that our
current office space and facilities are sufficient to meet our present needs and
do not anticipate any difficulty securing alternative or additional space, as
needed, on terms acceptable to us.
Legal
Proceedings
From
time to time, we may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings
which arise in the ordinary course of business. However, litigation
is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other
matters may arise from time to time that may harm our business. Except as
described below, we are currently not aware of any such legal proceedings that
we believe will have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse
affect on our business, financial condition or operating
results.
Paul
Reep v. Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. et al. (Los Angeles Superior Court Case No.
BC345702):
Plaintiff
Paul Reep, a former employee, commenced this action against us on January 10,
2006. Mr. Reep asserts eight causes of action for breach of contract,
breach of an oral agreement, negligent misrepresentation, interference with
prospective business advantages, defamation, fraud, accounting and constructive
trust, and unjust enrichment. The relief sought includes declaratory
relief, unspecified compensatory damages, unpaid salary, unspecified penalties
under the California Labor Code, interest, and attorneys’ fees. We
successfully moved the court to indefinitely stay all proceedings in this matter
in light of a forum selection clause designating Nevada state courts as the
proper forum. We then agreed with Reep to consolidate this action
with another matter pending in Los Angeles County Superior Court, captioned
Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. v. Paul Reep, Case No. BC367661. Once this
matter was consolidated with our affirmative lawsuit against Reep, we filed a
demurrer to the first amended complaint. That demurrer resulted in
several causes of action being dismissed. Reep then filed a Second
Amended Complaint which asserts claims for breach of contract, declaratory
relief, wrongful termination and defamation. We answered the Second
Amended Complaint in November 2007 and denied all of the material
allegations. The trial in this matter is currently set for July
2008. We intend to vigorously defend against the claims asserted
against us.
Applied
DNA Sciences, Inc. v. Paul Reep et al. (Los Angeles County Superior Court Case
No. BC 367661):
We
filed this action against the defendants, Paul Reep, Adrian Butash, John
Barnett, Chanty Cheang, Jaime Cardona, Peter Brocklesby, Cheri Lu Brocklesby and
Angela Wiggins on or about March 9, 2007. In this matter, we have
asked the court to make a judicial determination that the defendants were
unjustly enriched and breached fiduciary duties owed to the
company. Specifically, we maintain that Reep and others knowingly
accepted 1 million shares of unrestricted company stock even though they knew
the stock the Board of Directors had not approved the issuance and Peter
Brocklesby could not authorize such an issuance without board
approval. We have resolved its claims against all of the defendants
except Reep and the Brocklesbys. After the resolution of the claims
involving the other defendants, we agreed with Reep that this case should be
consolidated with Paul Reep v. Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. et al, Los Angeles
Superior Court Case No. BC345702. The trial in the consolidated
matter is currently set for April 2008. We intend to vigorously
prosecute our claims against Reep.
Douglas
A. Falkner v. Applied DNA Sciences, Inc./N.C. Industrial Commission File No.
585698
Plaintiff
Douglas Falkner ("Falkner") filed a worker’s compensation claim in North
Carolina for an alleged work-related neck injury that he alleges occurred on
January 14, 2004. Falkner worked as Business Development and
Operations Manager at our sole East Coast office at the time of the alleged
injury. Plaintiff Falkner was the only employee employed by us
in North Carolina at the time of the alleged injury and we have employed no
other employees in North Carolina at any other time. The claim has
been denied and is being defended on several grounds, including the lack of both
personal and subject matter jurisdiction. Specifically, we contend
that we did not employ the requisite minimum number of employees in North
Carolina at the time of the alleged injury and that the company is therefore not
subject to the North Carolina Workers' Compensation Act. The
claim was originally set for hearing in January 2007, but was continued to allow
the parties to engage in further discovery.
Douglas
A. Falkner v. Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (Los Angeles County Superior Court Case
No. BC 386557):
Falkner
commenced this action asserting counts for breach of contract under his
employment agreements dated March 10, 2003 and June 16, 2003 and wrongful
discharge in violation of public policy. The relief sought includes
unspecified compensatory damages, unspecified exemplary and punitive damages,
and attorneys’ fees. This matter is in the early stages of
discovery. We intend to vigorously defend against the claims asserted
against us.
Available
Information
We are
subject to the informational requirements of the Exchange Act, which requires us
to file our Annual Reports on Form 10-KSB, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-QSB,
Current Reports on Form 8-K, amendments to such reports and other information
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). This information
is available at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington,
D.C. 20549. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room
can be obtained by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. Because we file
documents electronically with the SEC, you may also obtain this information by
visiting the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Our web site is located at
www.adnas.com.
MANAGEMENT
DIRECTORS
AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The
following is a list of our directors, executive officers and significant
employees.
Name
|
|
Age
|
|
Title
|
|
Board of
Directors
|
James
A. Hayward
|
|
54
|
|
Chief
Executive Officer,
President,
and
Chairman
of the Board
|
|
Director
|
Kurt
Jensen
|
|
50
|
|
Chief
Financial Officer
|
|
|
Ming-Hwa
Benjamin Liang
|
|
44
|
|
Secretary
and Strategic Technology Development Officer
|
|
|
Sanford
R. Simon
|
|
64
|
|
|
|
Director
|
Yacov
Shamash
|
|
57
|
|
|
|
Director
|
Directors
are elected to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until
their successors are elected and qualified. Currently there are three seats on
our board of directors.
Currently,
the members of our board of directors do not receive any fees for being a
director or attending meetings. Our directors are reimbursed for out-of-pocket
expenses relating to attendance at meetings. Officers are elected by the Board
of Directors and serve until their successors are appointed by the Board of
Directors. Biographical resumes of each officer and director are set forth
below.
James
A. Hayward - Chief Executive Officer
Dr.
James A. Hayward has been our Chief Executive Officer since March 17, 2006,
prior to which he was acting Chief Executive Officer since October 5,
2005. Since January 2006, Dr.
Hayward has served as the part-time President of Dr. Suwelack Skin and
Healthcare, a private company that manufactures biological matrices for wound
care and skin care in Billerbeck, Germany. Since June 2004,
Dr. Hayward has been the Chairman of Evotope Biosciences, Inc., a drug
development company based in Stony Brook, New York. Since 2001, Dr.
Hayward has been a director of Q-RNA, Inc., a biotech company based in New York,
New York. Since 2000, Dr. Hayward has been a General Partner of
Double D Venture Fund, a venture capital firm based in New York, New
York. Between 1990 and July 2004, Dr. Hayward was the Chairman,
President and CEO of The Collaborative Group, Ltd., a provider of products and
services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and consumer-product industries
based in Stony Brook, New York. Dr. Hayward received his bachelor’s
degree in Biology and Chemistry from the State University of New York at Oneonta
in 1976, his Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the State University of New York at
Stony Brook in 1983, and an honorary Doctor of Science from Stony Brook in
2000. Dr. Hayward has served on the boards of the Council on
Biotechnology, the Long Island Association, the Stony Brook Foundation, The
Research Foundation of State University of New York Board of Directors, the New
York Biotechnology Association, the Long Island Life Sciences Initiative and the
Ward Melville Heritage Organization.
Kurt
Jensen - Chief Financial Officer
Kurt
H. Jensen, M.Sc.(Cand. Merc.) has been our Chief Financial Officer since
December 21, 2007, taking over the position from Dr. Hayward. Mr.
Jensen has been our Controller since February 2006. Prior to that
date, for a period of more than 23 years, he was employed by Point of Woods
Homes, Inc. Mr. Jensen was awarded a M.Sc. in Economics and Business
Administration from the Copenhagen Business School in 1983.
Ming-Hwa
Benjamin Liang - Secretary and Strategic Technology Development
Officer
Ming-Hwa
Benjamin Liang has been our Secretary and Strategic Technology Development
Officer since October 2005. Between May 1999 and September 2005, Mr.
Liang has been the director of research and development at Biowell Technology
Inc. Mr. Liang received a B.S. in Bio-Agriculture from Colorado State
University in 1989, a M.S. in Horticulture from the University of Missouri at
Columbia in 1991, his Ph.D. in Plant Science from the University of Missouri at
Columbia in 1997 and his LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law from Shih Hsin
University, Taiwan in 2004.
Yacov
Shamash - Director
Dr.
Yacov Shamash has been a member of the board of directors since March 17,
2006. Dr. Shamash is Vice President of Economic Development at the
State University of New York at Stony Brook. Since 1992, he has been
the Dean of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the Harriman School for
Management and Policy at the University, and Founder of the New York State
Center for Excellence in Wireless Technologies at the University. Dr.
Shamash developed and directed the NSF Industry/University Cooperative Research
Center for the Design of Analog/Digital Integrated Circuits from 1989 to 1992
and also served as Chairman of the Electrical and Computer Engineering
Department at Washington State University from 1985 until 1992. Dr. Shamash also
serves on the Board of Directors of Keytronic Corp., Netsmart Technologies,
Inc., American Medical Alert Corp., and Softheon Corp.
Sanford
R. Simon - Director
Dr.
Sanford R. Simon has been a member of the board of directors since March 17,
2006. Dr. Simon has been a Professor of Biochemistry, Cell Biology
and Pathology at Stony Brook since 1997. He joined the faculty at
Stony Brook as an Assistant Professor in 1969 and was promoted to Associate
Professor with tenure in 1975. Dr. Simon was a member of the Board of
Directors of The Collaborative Group from 1995 to 2004. From 1967 to 1969 Dr.
Simon was a Guest Investigator at Rockefeller University. Dr. Simon
received a B.A. in Zoology and Chemistry from Columbia University in 1963, a
Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Rockefeller University in 1967, and studied as a
postdoctoral fellow with Nobel Prize winner Max Perutz in Cambridge,
England.
EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION
The
following table sets forth the compensation paid by us during the fiscal years
ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 to our Chief Executive Officer and the two
highest paid employees whose total compensation exceeded $100,000 during the
fiscal year ended September 30, 2007. These key employees are
referred to herein as the “named executive officers.”
Name
and Principal Position
|
Fiscal
Year
|
|
Annual
Salary ($)
|
|
|
Total
($)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
James
A. Hayward (1)
|
2007
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
Chief
Executive Officer, President, and
Chairman
of the Board
|
2006
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Kurt
Jensen (2)
|
2007
|
|
|
108,077 |
|
|
|
108,077 |
|
Chief
Financial Officer
|
2006
|
|
|
59,295 |
|
|
|
59,295 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ben
Liang
|
2007
|
|
|
103,027 |
|
|
|
103,027 |
|
Secretary
and Strategic
Technology Development Officer
|
2006
|
|
|
85,756 |
|
|
|
85,756 |
|
(1) James A.
Hayward was appointed as Chief Executive Officer on October 5,
2005.
(2) Kurt Jensen
was appointed Chief Financial Officer on December 21, 2007.
The Board
of Directors, in their discretion, may award stock and stock options to key
executives for achieving financing or expenditure guidelines, meeting our
business plan objectives, as part of their compensation for employment or for
retention purposes.
Compensation
Discussion and Analysis
Background
and Compensation Philosophy
We
currently have three named executive officers, Dr. James A. Hayward, a director,
our Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors,
Kurt Jensen, who was our Controller during fiscal 2007 and was appointed our
Chief Financial Officer on December 21, 2007, and Ben Liang, our Secretary and
Chief Technology Officer. Dr. Hayward has elected not to receive
compensation until there is an improvement in the Company’s financial and
operating performance and prospects.
Our
Board of Directors has not adopted or established a formal policy or procedure
for determining the amount of compensation paid to our executive
officers. No pre-established, objective performance goals or metrics
have been used by the Board of Directors in determining the compensation of our
executive officers. Dr. Hayward is involved in the Board's
deliberations regarding executive compensation and provides recommendations with
respect to his and the compensation of Mr. Jensen and Dr. Liang based on, among
other things, the Company’s financial and operating performance and prospects
and the contributions made by Mr. Jensen and Dr. Liang to the success of the
Company.
Employment
Agreements
We
have no employment agreements with our named executive
officers.
Bonuses
and Deferred Compensation
In
fiscal 2007, we had no established bonus, deferred compensation or retirement
plan, although we may adopt such compensation arrangements in the
future. No bonuses were paid to our named executive officers related
to fiscal 2007.
Payment
of Post-Termination Compensation
We do
not have change-in-control agreements with any of our executive officers, and we
are not obligated to pay severance or other enhanced benefits to executive
officers upon termination of their employment.
Equity
Compensation Plan Information
2002
Professional/Employee/Consultant Compensation Plan. In
November of 2002, we created a special compensation plan to pay the founders,
consultants and professionals that had been contributing valuable services to us
during the previous nine months. This plan, under which 2,000,000
shares of our common stock were reserved for issuance, is called the
Professional/Employee/Consultant Compensation Plan (the “Compensation
Plan”). Share and option issuances from the Compensation Plan were to
be staggered over the following six to eight months, and consultants that were
to continue providing services thereafter either became employees or received
renewed contracts from us in July of 2003, which contracts contained a more
traditional cash compensation component. Each qualified and eligible
recipient of shares and/or options under the Compensation Plan received
securities in lieu of cash payment for services. Each recipient agreed, in his
or her respective consulting contract with us, to sell a limited number of
shares monthly. In December of 2004, we adjusted the exercise price
of options under the Compensation Plan to $0.60 per share. As of
September 30, 2007, a total of 1,440,000 shares have been issued from, and
options to purchase 560,000 shares have been issued under the Compensation Plan,
and options to purchase 264,000 shares have been exercised as of that
date.
2005 Incentive Stock
Plan. On January 26, 2005, the Board of Directors, and on
February 15, 2005, the holders of a majority of the outstanding common stock of
the Company approved the Company’s 2005 Incentive Stock Plan and authorized the
issuance of 16,000,000 shares of common stock as stock awards and stock options
thereunder. On May 16, 2007, at the annual meeting of stockholders,
the holders of a majority of the outstanding common stock of the Company
approved an increase in the number of shares subject to the 2005 Incentive Stock
Plan to 20,000,000 shares of common stock. The 2005 Incentive Stock
Plan is designed to retain directors, executives, and selected employees and
consultants by rewarding them for making contributions to our success with an
award of shares of our common stock. As of September 30, 2007, a total of
8,550,000 shares have been issued and options to purchase 5,660,000 shares have
been granted under the 2005 Incentive Stock Plan.
The
Board of Directors, in their discretion, may award stock and stock options to
executive officers and key employees as part of their compensation for
employment or for retention purposes.
Plan
Category
|
|
Number
of
Securities
to
be Issued Upon
Exercise
of
Outstanding
Options,
Warrants
and Rights
|
|
|
Weighted-Average
Exercise
Price of
Outstanding
Options,
Warrants
and Rights
|
|
|
Number
of Securities
Remaining
Available
for
Future
Issuance
Under
Equity
Compensation Plans
(Excluding
Securities
Reflected
in Column
(a))
|
|
|
|
(a)
|
|
|
(b)
|
|
|
(c)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2005
Incentive Stock Plan approved on January 26, 2005
|
|
|
5,660,000
|
|
|
$
|
0.47
|
|
|
|
5,790,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
5,660,000
|
|
|
$
|
0.47
|
|
|
|
5,790,000
|
|
2007
Director Compensation
Our
directors received no compensation for their services as such in 2007.
CERTAIN
RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
During
the year ended September 30, 2007, we issued sold an aggregate principal amount
of $850,000 in secured convertible promissory notes bearing interest at 10% per
annum and warrants to purchase an aggregate of 1,700,000 shares of our common
stock to James A. Hayward, our President, a director, the Chairman of the Board
of Director and our Chief Executive Officer.
On
April 23, 2007, we issued and sold to James A. Hayward a $100,000 principal
amount secured promissory note (“April Note”) bearing interest at a rate of 10%
per annum and a warrant (“April Warrant”) to purchase 200,000 shares of our
common stock. On June 30, 2007, we issued and sold to James A.
Hayward a $250,000 principal amount secured promissory note (“June Note”)
bearing interest at a rate of 10% per annum and a warrant (“June Warrant”) to
purchase 500,000 shares of our common stock. On July 30, 2007, we issued and
sold to James A. Hayward a $200,000 principal amount secured promissory note
(“July Note”) bearing interest at a rate of 10% per annum and a warrant (“July
Warrant”) to purchase 400,000 shares of our common stock. On
September 28, 2007, we issued and sold to James A. Hayward a $300,000 principal
amount secured promissory note (“September Note”) bearing interest at a rate of
10% per annum and a warrant (“September Warrant”) to purchase 600,000 shares of
our common stock.
The
April Note and accrued but unpaid interest thereon are convertible into shares
of common stock of the Company at a price of $0.50 per share by the holder at
any time from April 23, 2007, through April 22, 2008, and shall automatically
convert on April 22, 2008 at a conversion price of $0.15. At any time
prior to conversion, we have the right to prepay the April Note and accrued but
unpaid interest thereon upon 3 days prior written notice (during which period
the holder can elect to convert the note). The April Warrant is exercisable for
a four-year period commencing on April 23, 2008, and expiring on April 22, 2012,
at a price of $0.50 per share. The April Warrant may be redeemed at our option
at a redemption price of $0.01 upon the earlier of (i) April 22, 2010, and (ii)
the date our common stock has traded on The Over the Counter Bulletin Board at
or above $1.00 per share for 20 consecutive trading days.
The
June Note and accrued but unpaid interest thereon are convertible into shares of
our common stock at a price of $0.50 per share by the holder of the promissory
note at any time from June 30, 2007, through June 29, 2008, and shall
automatically convert on June 30, 2008 at a conversion price of $0.087732076 per
share, which is equal to a 20% discount to the average volume, weighted average
price of our common stock for the ten trading days prior to issuance. At any
time prior to conversion, we have the right to prepay the June Note and accrued
but unpaid interest thereon upon 3 days prior written notice (during which
period the holder can elect to convert the note). The June Warrant is
exercisable for a four-year period commencing on June 30, 2008, and expiring on
June 29, 2012, at a price of $0.50 per share. The June Warrant may be redeemed
at our option at a redemption price of $0.01 upon the earlier of (i) June 29,
2010, and (ii) the date our common stock has traded on The Over the Counter
Bulletin Board at or above $1.00 per share for 20 consecutive trading
days.
The
July Note and accrued but unpaid interest thereon is convertible into shares of
our common stock at a price of $0.50 per share by the holder at any time from
July 30, 2007, through July 29, 2008, and shall automatically convert on July
30, 2008 at a conversion price of $0.102568072 per share, which is equal to a
20% discount to the average volume, weighted average price of our common stock
for the ten trading days prior to issuance. At any time prior to conversion, we
have the right to prepay the July Note and accrued but unpaid interest thereon
upon 3 days prior written notice (during which period the holder can elect to
convert the note). The July Warrant is exercisable for a four-year period
commencing on July 30, 2008, and expiring on July 29, 2012, at a price of $0.50
per share. The July Warrant may be redeemed at our option at a redemption price
of $0.01 upon the earlier of (i) July 29, 2010, and (ii) the date our common
stock has traded on The Over the Counter Bulletin Board at or above $1.00 per
share for 20 consecutive trading days.
The
September Note and accrued but unpaid interest thereon is convertible into
shares of our common stock at a price of $0.50 per share by the holder at any
time from September 28, 2007, through September 27, 2008, and shall
automatically convert on September 28, 2008 at a conversion price of
$0.066429851 per share, which is equal to a 30% discount to the average volume,
weighted average price of our common stock for the ten trading days prior to
issuance. At any time prior to conversion, we have the right to prepay the
September Note and accrued but unpaid interest thereon upon 3 days prior written
notice (during which period the holder can elect to convert the note). The
September Warrant is exercisable for a four-year period commencing on September
28, 2008, and expiring on September 27, 2012, at a price of $0.50 per
share. The September Warrant may be redeemed at our option at a
redemption price of $0.01 upon the earlier of (i) September 27, 2010, and (ii)
the date our common stock has traded on The Over the Counter Bulletin Board at
or above $1.00 per share for 20 consecutive trading days.
Until
the principal and interest under the April, June, July and September Notes is
paid in full, or converted into our common stock, the April, June and July Notes
will be secured by a security interest in all of our assets. This
security interest is pari
passu with the security interest granted to the holders of secured
convertible promissory notes issued in our private placement
offerings.
We
currently have no policy regarding entering into transactions with affiliated
parties.
SECURITY
OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The
following table sets forth certain information regarding the shares of our
common stock beneficially owned as of September 30, 2007, (i) by each person who
is known to us to beneficially own more than 5% of the outstanding common stock,
(ii) by each of the executive officers named in the table under “Executive
Compensation” and by each of our directors, and (iii) by all officers and
directors as a group.
NAME
AND ADDRESS OF
BENEFICIAL
OWNER
|
|
TITLE
OF
CLASS
|
|
NUMBER
OF
SHARES
OWNED
(1)
|
|
PERCENTAGE
OF
CLASS (2)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
James
A. Hayward
25
Health Sciences Drive, Suite 113
Stony
Brook, New York 11790
|
|
Common
Stock
|
|
7,759,400
|
(3)
|
3.9%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Yacov
Shamash
25
Health Sciences Drive, Suite 113
Stony
Brook, New York 11790
|
|
Common
Stock
|
|
250,000
|
(4)
|
*
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Kurt
Jensen
25
Health Sciences Drive, Suite 113
Stony
Brook, New York 11790
|
|
Common
Stock
|
|
580,000
|
(5)
|
*
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ben
Liang
25
Health Sciences Drive, Suite 113
Stony
Brook, New York 11790
|
|
Common
Stock
|
|
478,650
|
(6)
|
*
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Sanford
R. Simon
25
Health Sciences Drive, Suite 113
Stony
Brook, New York 11790
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Common
Stock
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250,000
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All
directors and officers as a group (5 persons)
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Common
Stock
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9,318,050
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(7)
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4.6%
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indicates less than one percent
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(1)
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Beneficial
ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC and
generally includes voting or investment power with respect to the shares
shown. Except as indicated by footnote and subject to community property
laws where applicable, to our knowledge, the stockholders named in the
table have sole voting and investment power with respect to all common
stock shares shown as beneficially owned by them. A person is deemed to be
the beneficial owner of securities that can be acquired by such person
within 60 days upon the exercise of options, warrants or convertible
securities (in any case, the "Currently Exercisable Options"). Each
beneficial owner's percentage ownership is determined by assuming that the
Currently Exercisable Options that are held by such person (but not those
held by any other person) have been exercised and
converted.
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(2)
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Based
upon 192,136,603 shares of common stock outstanding as of April 18,
2008
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(3)
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Includes
7,500,000 shares underlying currently exercisable
warrants.
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(4)
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Includes
250,000 shares underlying a currently exercisable
warrant.
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(5)
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Includes
40,000 shares held by a spouse and 500,000 immediately exercisable
options.
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(6)
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Includes
325,392 shares held by spouse.
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(7)
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Includes
8,000,000 shares underlying currently exercisable options and
warrants.
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DESCRIPTION
OF SECURITIES
Our
current authorized capital stock consists of 410,000,000 shares of common stock,
par value $0.001 per share, of which 192,136,603 shares were issued and
outstanding as of April 21, 2008, and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par
value $0.001 per share, of which 60,000 shares were issued and outstanding as of
April 21, 2008.
COMMON
STOCK
The
holders of common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of record
on all matters to be voted on by the stockholders. The holders of common stock
are entitled to receive dividends ratably when, as and if declared by the board
of directors out of funds legally available therefore. In the event of our
liquidation, dissolution or winding up, the holders of common stock are entitled
to share equally and ratably in all assets remaining available for distribution
after payment of liabilities and after provision is made for each class of
stock, if any, having preference over the common stock. Holders of common stock
have no preemptive, subscription, redemption or conversion rights. The
outstanding shares of common stock are validly issued, fully paid and
nonassessable.
We have
engaged American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, located in Brooklyn, New
York, as independent transfer agent or registrar.
PREFERRED
STOCK
Under our
Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, the Board of Directors is
authorized, subject to any limitations prescribed by the laws of the State of
Nevada, but without any further action by our stockholders, to provide for the
issuance of up to 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock in one or more series, to
establish from time to time the number of shares to be included in such series,
to fix the designations, powers, preferences and rights of the shares of each
such series and any qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, and to
increase or decrease the number of shares of any such series (but not below the
number of shares of such series then outstanding) without any further vote or
action by the stockholders. The board of directors may authorize and issue
preferred stock with voting or conversion rights that could adversely affect the
voting power or other rights of the holders of common stock.
To
date, the Board has designated a Founders’ Series of Convertible Preferred
Stock, which, in six months from the date of issuance, shall be convertible at
the option of the holder and upon our reaching certain financial objectives,
into shares of our restricted Common Stock. Each share, when eligible, is
convertible into 25 fully paid and non-assessable shares of our Common Stock,
subject to a leak out agreement that extends the Rule 144 period to two years.
Holders will be permitted to sell, after a one year holding period through a
three year holding period, 1% of the issued and outstanding shares of our common
stock every 90 days. This series has been authorized by the Board of Directors.
On or about February 1, 2005, the Founders’ Series of Preferred Stock was
converted into 1,500,000 shares of our common stock.
OPTIONS
There
are currently options outstanding that have been issued to our officers,
directors and employees to purchase 5,660,000 shares of our common stock
pursuant to our 2005 Incentive Stock Plan.
WARRANTS
In
connection with a private placement of convertible promissory notes in January
and February of 2005, we issued warrants to purchase a total up to 14,742,000
shares of our common stock. The warrants are exercisable until five years from
the date of issuance at a purchase price of $0.75 per share. The
registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part registers the
resale of the common stock issuable upon exercise of these
warrants.
In
connection with a private placement of a promissory note in November, 2005, we
have issued warrants to purchase a total of up to 5,500,000 shares of our common
stock exercisable at an exercise price of $0.50 per share at any time until five
years from their date of issuance to certain persons designated by the
noteholder. Each of these warrants provide for customary adjustments
to the exercise price of and shares subject to the warrant, including upon a
subdivision or combination of our common stock, but no such adjustment will be
made to either the exercise price or the number of shares subject to these
warrants in the event that we effect a reverse-split, or combination, of our
common stock within three years from their date of issuance.
In
connection with a private placement of secured convertible notes that was
completed on March 8, 2006, we have issued warrants to purchase a total of up to
3,000,000 shares of our common stock. The warrants are exercisable until five
years from the date of issuance at a purchase price of $0.50 per
share.
In
connection with the closing of first and second tranches of the Offshore
Offering described under “Convertible Securities” below, on May 2, 2006, and
June 15, 2006, respectively, we issued warrants to purchase a total of 7,900,000
shares of our common stock, exercisable five years from the date of issuance at
a purchase price of $0.50 per share.
On
September 1, 2006, we issued warrants to purchase an aggregate of 18,900,000
shares of our common stock exercisable for a period of five years commencing on
September 1, 2006, at a price of $0.09 per share, the closing price of our
common stock on the date of issuance. Each such warrant provides its holder
unlimited piggyback registration rights with respect to any registration
statement we file. These warrants include a warrant to purchase an aggregate of
6,400,000 shares of our common stock that was issued to James A. Hayward, a
director and our Chief Executive Officer, and a warrant to purchase 6,000,000
shares of our common stock that was issued to Timpix International Limited, a
British Virgin Islands corporation. The Company also issued a warrant
to purchase 250,000 shares of our common stock to each of Sanford R. Simon and
Yacov Shamash, each of whom is one of our directors. Each of these warrants is
exercisable for a period commencing on March 17, 2007, and expiring on August
31, 2011, at a price of $0.09 per share, the closing price of our common stock
on the date of issuance of the warrants, and provide its holder unlimited
piggyback registration rights with respect to any registration statement filed
by the Company. On February 10, 2008 one of the warrants to purchase
an aggregate of 2,500,000 shares of our common stock was exercised using the
cashless provision to purchase 1,375,000 shares.
In
addition, we also have outstanding (i) warrants to purchase 105,464 shares of
common stock at $0.10 per share, (ii) warrants to purchase 5,000 shares of
common stock at $0.20 per share, (iii) warrants to purchase 7,550,000 shares of
common stock at $0.50 per share, (iv) warrants to purchase 9,000,000 shares of
common stock at $0.55 per share, (v) warrants to purchase 8,226,000 shares of
common stock at $0.60 per share, (vi) warrants to purchase 200,000 shares of
common stock at $0.70 per share, and (vii) warrants to purchase 55,000 shares of
common stock at $0.75 per share.
CONVERTIBLE
SECURITIES
We sold
$1.465 million in convertible promissory notes to 13 investors in December 2004.
Each promissory note was automatically convertible into shares of our common
stock, at a price of $0.50 per share, upon the closing of a private placement
for $1 million or more. On January 28, 2005, we closed upon a private placement
transaction in excess of $1 million and the promissory notes converted into an
aggregate of 2,930,000 shares of common stock. The registration
statement of which this prospectus forms a part registers the resale of the
common stock issued upon conversion of these promissory notes.
We
conducted a private placement in January and February 2005 in which we sold
$7.371 million of secured convertible promissory notes bearing interest at 10%
per annum to 61 investors. These promissory notes automatically converted into
shares of our common stock, at a price of $0.50 per share, upon the filing of
this registration statement. The registration statement of which this
prospectus forms a part registers the resale of the common stock issued upon
conversion of these promissory notes.
We
completed a private placement on March 8, 2006, in which we sold an aggregate of
30 units of our securities, (i) a $50,000 principal amount secured convertible
promissory note bearing interest at 10% per annum, and (ii) a warrant to
purchase 100,000 shares of our common stock, for aggregate gross proceeds of
$1.5 million. The notes and interest accrued thereon are convertible into shares
of our common stock at a price of $0.50 per share by the holder anytime from
issuance through the first anniversary of issuance of the notes and
automatically convert on the maturity date at a 20% discount to the average bid
price for our common stock for the ten trading days prior to
conversion.
In March,
2006 we commenced the Offshore Offering of up to 140 units, at a price of
$50,000 per unit, for a maximum offering of $7 million for sale to “accredited
investors” who are not “U.S. persons.” These units consist of (i) a $50,000
principal amount secured convertible promissory note, and (ii) a warrant to
purchase 100,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $0.50 per share. The
notes and accrued but unpaid interest thereon are convertible into shares of our
common stock at a price of $0.50 per share by the holder of the notes at any
time from their date of issuance through the first anniversary of such date and
shall automatically convert on such anniversary at a 20% discount to the average
of the closing bid prices of our common stock on trading days during the 12
months prior to such conversion. On May 2, 2006, we closed on the first tranche
of the Offshore Offering in which we sold 20 units for aggregate gross proceeds
of $1,000,000. We paid Arjent Limited $375,000 in commissions, fees and expenses
from these gross proceeds. On June 15, 2006, we completed the second
tranche of the Offshore Offering in which we sold 59 units for aggregate gross
proceeds of $2,950,000. We paid Arjent Limited $442,500 in commissions, fees and
expenses from these gross proceeds.
REGISTRATION
RIGHTS
Pursuant
to the terms of a registration rights agreement with respect to common stock
underlying convertible notes and warrants we issued in private placements in
November and December, 2003, December, 2004, and January and February, 2005, if
we did not have a registration statement registering the shares underlying these
convertible notes and warrants declared effective on or before June 15, 2005, we
are obligated to pay liquidated damages in the amount of 3.5% per month of the
face amount of the notes, which equals $367,885, until the registration
statement is declared effective. At our option, these liquidated
damages can be paid in cash or unregistered shares of our common
stock. To date we have decided to pay certain of these liquidated
damages in common stock, although any future payments of liquidated damages may,
at our option, be made in cash. If we decide to pay such liquidated
damages in cash, we would be required to use our limited working capital and
potentially raise additional funds. If we decide to pay the
liquidated damages in shares of common stock, the number of shares issued would
depend on our stock price at the time that payment is due. Based on
the closing market prices of $0.66, $0.58, $0.70, $0.49, $0.32 and $0.20 for our
common stock on July 15, 2005, August 15, 2005, September 15, 2005, October 17,
2005, November 15, 2005 and December 15, 2005, respectively, we issued a total
of 3,807,375 shares of common stock in liquidated damages from August, 2005 to
January, 2006 to persons who invested in the January and February, 2005 private
placements. The issuance of
shares upon any payment by us of further liquidated damages will have the effect
of further diluting the proportionate equity interest and voting power of
holders of our common stock, including investors in this
offering.
We
paid liquidated damages in the form of common stock only for the period from
June 15, 2005 to December 15, 2005, and only to persons who invested in the
January and February, 2005 private placements. We believe that we
have no enforceable obligation to pay liquidated damages to holders of any
shares we agreed to register under the registration rights agreement for
periods after the first anniversary of the date of issuance of such shares,
since they were eligible for resale under Rule 144 of the Securities Act during
such periods, and such liquidated damages are grossly inconsistent with actual
damages to such persons. Nonetheless, as of September 30, 2006 we
have accrued $4.0 million in penalties representing further liquidated
damages associated with our failure to have the registration statement declared
effective by the deadline, and have included this amount in accounts payable and
accrued expenses.
In June
2005, we issued to Trilogy Capital Partners, Inc. a warrant to purchase
7,500,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $0.55 per share and Joff
Pollon (“Pollon”) a warrant to purchase 1,500,000 shares of our common stock at
a price of $0.55 per share. In connection with the issuance of those
warrants we also agreed to file a registration statement with the SEC with
respect to the shares underlying such warrants no later than the earlier to
occur of: (i) 15 days following the effectiveness of this Registration
Statement, or (ii) September 15, 2005. As of the date hereof we have not filed a
registration statement with respect to the shares of our common stock underlying
the warrants we issued to Trilogy and Pollon.
On
November 3, 2005, we issued and sold a promissory note in the principal amount
of $550,000 to Allied International Fund, Inc. ("Allied"). Allied in turn
financed a portion of its making of this loan by borrowing $450,000 from certain
persons, including $100,000 from James A. Hayward, a director and our Chief
Executive Officer. The terms of the promissory note provided that we issue upon
the funding of the note warrants to purchase 5,000,000 shares of our common
stock at an exercise price of $0.50 per share to certain persons designated by
Allied. On November 9, 2005, we issued nine warrants to Allied and
eight other persons to purchase an aggregate of 5,500,000 shares of our common
stock at an exercise price of $0.50 per share. These warrants included a warrant
to purchase 1,100,000 shares that was issued to James A. Hayward, a director and
our Chief Executive Officer. Each such warrant provides its holder
the broadest possible unlimited piggyback registration rights with respect to
any registration statement filed by the Company.
In
connection with the private placement that we completed on March 8, 2006, we
have agreed to file a registration statement to effect the registration of 100%
of our shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the notes and exercise
of the warrants within 30 days of the registration statement of which this
prospectus is a part being declared effective by the SEC. We have agreed to use
our reasonable best efforts to cause the registration statement to be declared
effective no later than 180 days after the filing date. If we fail to file a
registration statement with the SEC on or before the time frame described, the
holders will be entitled to liquidated damages from Applied DNA Operations
Management, Inc. in an amount equal to 2% per month for each month that we are
delinquent in filing the registration statement.
As part
of the Offshore Offering we have offered to enter into, and with respect to the
closing of the first and second tranches of the Offshore Offering on May 2, 2006
and June 15, 2006 have entered into, a registration rights agreement with
purchasers of notes and warrants in that offering that provides that we will
prepare and file a registration statement with the SEC covering the common stock
underlying the notes and the warrants sold in the Offshore Offering within 30
days of the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part being
declared effective by the SEC, and use our reasonable best
efforts to have the registration statement declared effective by the SEC by no
later than 180 days after filing. These obligations to file and have the
registration statement declared effective would terminate as to any holder of
the units upon the earlier of the date: (a) when all of such holder’s common
stock underlying the notes and the warrants may be sold during a single three
month period under Rule 144 of the Securities Act; and (b) when all of such
holder’s common stock underlying the notes and the warrants may be transferred
under Rule 144(k) of the Securities Act, unless such holder later becomes our
affiliate (as defined in Rule 144 of the Securities Act) in which case our
obligation shall be revived until such holder’s rights otherwise terminate under
clause (a) above.
On
September 1, 2006, we issued warrants to purchase an aggregate of 18,400,000
shares of the our common stock to James A. Hayward, a director and our Chief
Executive Officer, Timpix International Limited, a British Virgin Islands
corporation, and Sanford R. Simon and Yacov Shamash, each of whom is one of our
directors. Each of these warrants provides its holders unlimited
piggyback registration rights with respect to any registration statement filed
by the Company in the future.
INDEMNIFICATION
FOR SECURITIES ACT LIABILITIES
Our
Articles of Incorporation, as amended, provide to the fullest extent permitted
by Nevada law, our directors or officers shall not be personally liable to us or
our shareholders for damages for breach of such director’s or officer’s
fiduciary duty. The effect of this provision of our Articles of Incorporation,
as amended, is to eliminate our rights and our shareholders (through
shareholders’ derivative suits on behalf of our company) to recover damages
against a director or officer for breach of the fiduciary duty of care as a
director or officer (including breaches resulting from negligent or grossly
negligent behavior), except under certain situations defined by statute. We
believe that the indemnification provisions in our Articles of Incorporation, as
amended, are necessary to attract and retain qualified persons as directors and
officers. In addition, we have entered into indemnification agreements with our
officers and directors.
Insofar
as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act, may be
permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling us pursuant to the
foregoing provisions, or otherwise, we have been advised that in the opinion of
the SEC, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act
and is, therefore, unenforceable.
PLAN
OF DISTRIBUTION
The
selling stockholders and any of their respective pledgees, donees, assignees and
other successors-in-interest may, from time to time, sell any or all of their
shares of common stock on any stock exchange, market or trading facility on
which the shares are traded or in private transactions. These sales may be at
fixed or negotiated prices. The selling stockholders may use any one or more of
the following methods when selling shares:
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brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker-dealer
solicits the purchaser;
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block
trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the shares as agent
but may position and resell a portion of the block as principal to
facilitate the transaction;
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purchases
by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for its
account;
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an
exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of the applicable
exchange;
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privately-negotiated
transactions;
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short
sales that are not violations of the laws and regulations of any state or
the United States;
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broker-dealers
may agree with the selling stockholders to sell a specified number of such
shares at a stipulated price per share;
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through
the writing of options on the shares;
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a
combination of any such methods of sale; and
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any
other method permitted pursuant to applicable
law.
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The
selling stockholders may also sell shares under Rule 144 under the Securities
Act, if available, rather than under this prospectus. The selling stockholders
shall have the sole and absolute discretion not to accept any purchase offer or
make any sale of shares if they deem the purchase price to be unsatisfactory at
any particular time.
The
selling stockholders may also engage in short sales against the box, puts and
calls and other transactions in our securities or derivatives of our securities
and may sell or deliver shares in connection with these trades.
The
selling stockholders or their respective pledgees, donees, transferees or other
successors in interest, may also sell the shares directly to market makers
acting as principals and/or broker-dealers acting as agents for themselves or
their customers. Such broker-dealers may receive compensation in the form of
discounts, concessions or commissions from the selling stockholders and/or the
purchasers of shares for whom such broker-dealers may act as agents or to whom
they sell as principal or both, which compensation as to a particular
broker-dealer might be in excess of customary commissions. Market makers and
block purchasers purchasing the shares will do so for their own account and at
their own risk. It is possible that a selling stockholder will attempt to sell
shares of common stock in block transactions to market makers or other
purchasers at a price per share which may be below the then market price. The
selling stockholders cannot assure that all or any of the shares offered in this
prospectus will be issued to, or sold by, the selling stockholders. VC Arjent, a
registered broker-dealer; Michael Morris, Susan Diamond and Ronald Heineman, all
of whom are employees of VC Arjent, are an “underwriter” as that term is defined
under the Securities Act, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and
the rules and regulations of such acts. Further, the other selling stockholders
and any brokers, dealers or agents, upon effecting the sale of any of the shares
offered in this prospectus, may be deemed to be “underwriters.” In such event,
any commissions received by such broker-dealers or agents and any profit on the
resale of the shares purchased by them may be deemed to be underwriting
commissions or discounts under the Securities Act.
We are
required to pay all fees and expenses incident to the registration of the
shares, including fees and disbursements of counsel to the selling stockholders,
but excluding brokerage commissions or underwriter discounts.
The
selling stockholders, alternatively, may sell all or any part of the shares
offered in this prospectus through an underwriter. No selling stockholder has
entered into any agreement with a prospective underwriter and there is no
assurance that any such agreement will be entered into.
The
selling stockholders may pledge their shares to their brokers under the margin
provisions of customer agreements. If a selling stockholder defaults on a margin
loan, the broker may, from time to time, offer and sell the pledged shares. The
selling stockholders and any other persons participating in the sale or
distribution of the shares will be subject to applicable provisions of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations under
such act, including, without limitation, Regulation M. These provisions may
restrict certain activities of, and limit the timing of purchases and sales of
any of the shares by, the selling stockholders or any other such person. In the
event that the selling stockholders are deemed affiliated purchasers or
distribution participants within the meaning of Regulation M, then the selling
stockholders will not be permitted to engage in short sales of common stock.
Furthermore, under Regulation M, persons engaged in a distribution of securities
are prohibited from simultaneously engaging in market making and certain other
activities with respect to such securities for a specified period of time prior
to the commencement of such distributions, subject to specified exceptions or
exemptions. In regards to short sells, the selling stockholder can only cover
its short position with the securities they receive from us upon conversion. In
addition, if such short sale is deemed to be a stabilizing activity, then the
selling stockholder will not be permitted to engage in a short sale of our
common stock. All of these limitations may affect the marketability of the
shares.
We
have agreed to indemnify the selling stockholders, or their transferees or
assignees, against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the
Securities Act, or to contribute to payments the selling stockholders or their
respective pledgees, donees, transferees or other successors in interest, may be
required to make in respect of such liabilities.
If the
selling stockholders notify us that they have a material arrangement with a
broker-dealer for the resale of the common stock, then we would be required to
amend the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, and file a
prospectus supplement to describe the agreements between the selling
stockholders and the broker-dealer.
PENNY
STOCK
The
SEC has adopted Rule 15g-9 which establishes the definition of a “penny stock,”
for the purposes relevant to us, as any equity security that has a market price
of less than $5.00 per share or with an exercise price of less than $5.00 per
share, subject to certain exceptions. For any transaction involving a penny
stock, unless exempt, the rules require:
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a broker or dealer approve a person’s account for transactions in penny
stocks; and
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the
broker or dealer receive from the investor a written agreement to the
transaction, setting forth the identity and quantity of the penny stock to
be purchased.
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In order
to approve a person’s account for transactions in penny stocks, the broker or
dealer must
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obtain
financial information and investment experience objectives of the person;
and
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make
a reasonable determination that the transactions in penny stocks are
suitable for that person and the person has sufficient knowledge and
experience in financial matters to be capable of evaluating the risks of
transactions in penny stocks.
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The
broker or dealer must also deliver, prior to any transaction in a penny stock, a
disclosure schedule prescribed by the SEC relating to the penny stock market,
which, in highlight form:
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sets
forth the basis on which the broker or dealer made the suitability
determination; and
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that
the broker or dealer received a signed, written agreement from the
investor prior to the transaction.
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Disclosure
also has to be made about the risks of investing in penny stocks in both public
offerings and in secondary trading and about the commissions payable to both the
broker-dealer and the registered representative, current quotations for the
securities and the rights and remedies available to an investor in cases of
fraud in penny stock transactions. Finally, monthly statements have to be sent
disclosing recent price information for the penny stock held in the account and
information on the limited market in penny stocks.
SELLING
STOCKHOLDERS
The table
below sets forth information concerning the resale of the shares of common stock
by the selling stockholder. We will not receive any proceeds from the
resale of the common stock by the selling stockholder. We will receive proceeds
from the exercise of the warrants. Assuming all the shares registered below are
sold by the selling stockholders, none of the selling stockholders will continue
to own any shares of our common stock.
The
following table also sets forth the name of each person who is offering the
resale of shares of common stock by this prospectus, the number of shares of
common stock beneficially owned by each person, the number of shares of common
stock that may be sold in this offering and the number of shares of common stock
each person will own after the offering, assuming they sell all of the shares
offered.
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Beneficial
Ownership
Prior
to Offering (1)
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Beneficial
Ownership
After
Offering (1)
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Name
of Selling Security Holder
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Shares
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Percentage
(2)
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Shares
Offered
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Percentage
(2)
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Adrian
Davidescu
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451,639 |
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400,000 |
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51,639
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Alex
Verjovski
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100,000 |
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100,000 |
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Alexander
J. Lapatka
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57,500 |
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50,000 |
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7,500
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Alexander
Stolin
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270,984 |
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240,000 |
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30,984
|
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*
|
|
Angela
Chen Sabella
|
|
|
230,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
(19 |
) |
|
|
110,000
|
|
*
|
|
Arthur
Priver
|
|
|
289,948 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
250,379 |
|
(14 |
) |
|
|
39,569
|
|
*
|
|
AS
Capital Partners
|
|
|
51,250 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
(5 |
) |
|
|
1,250
|
|
*
|
|
Avindam
Rapaport
|
|
|
112,909 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
100,000 |
|
(5 |
) |
|
|
12,909
|
|
*
|
|
Avonswood
Ltd.
|
|
|
1,303,275 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
800,000 |
|
(20 |
) |
|
|
503,275
|
|
*
|
|
Basso
Multi-Strategy Holding Fund Ltd.
|
|
|
1,769,305 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
1,463,350 |
|
(24 |
) |
|
|
305,955
|
|
*
|
|
Basso
Private Opportunity Holding Fund Ltd.
|
|
|
442,768 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
361,437 |
|
(23 |
) |
|
|
81,331
|
|
*
|
|
Bestin
Worldwide Ltd
|
|
|
57,500 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
(5 |
) |
|
|
7,500
|
|
*
|
|
Blumfield
Investments
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
(11 |
) |
|
|
-
|
|
*
|
|
Chaim
Stern
|
|
|
1,954,400 |
|
|
|
1.02 |
% |
|
|
1,500,000 |
|
(27 |
) |
|
|
454,400
|
|
*
|
|
Clear
Mountain Holdings
|
|
|
338,728 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
300,000 |
|
(12 |
) |
|
|
38,728
|
|
*
|
|
Cordilliera
Funds
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
(25 |
) |
|
|
-
|
|
*
|
|
David
and Jeanette Defoto
|
|
|
225,819 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
(21 |
) |
|
|
25,819
|
|
*
|
|
David
Cohen
|
|
|
225,819 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
(21 |
) |
|
|
25,819
|
|
*
|
|
Double
U Master Fund
|
|
|
400,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
400,000 |
|
(20 |
) |
|
|
-
|
|
*
|
|
Doug
Bowen
|
|
|
155,417 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
138,758 |
|
(6 |
) |
|
|
16,659
|
|
*
|
|
Edward
M Rotter
|
|
|
2,113,102 |
|
|
|
1.10 |
% |
|
|
1,700,000 |
|
(16 |
) |
|
|
413,102
|
|
*
|
|
Eileen
Patterson
|
|
|
28,750 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
(10 |
) |
|
|
3,750
|
|
*
|
|
Equilibrium
Solutions
|
|
|
112,909 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
100,000 |
|
(5 |
) |
|
|
12,909
|
|
*
|
|
Eric
Okamoto
|
|
|
523,901 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
464,000 |
|
(13 |
) |
|
|
59,901
|
|
*
|
|
Eric
Yaoz
|
|
|
120,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
120,000 |
|
(19 |
) |
|
|
-
|
|
*
|
|
Eser
Tuman
|
|
|
201,515 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
201,515 |
|
(5 |
) |
|
|
-
|
|
*
|
|
Eugene
Gross
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
(11 |
) |
|
|
-
|
|
*
|
|
Evan
B. Azriliant
|
|
|
62,909 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
(5 |
) |
|
|
12,909
|
|
*
|
|
F
Berdon Comp.
|
|
|
216,719 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
(21 |
) |
|
|
16,719
|
|
*
|
|
Franchesca
Wolfson
|
|
|
14,375 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
12,500 |
|
(9 |
) |
|
|
1,875
|
|
*
|
|
Frederick
Frank
|
|
|
256,515 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
201,515 |
|
(5 |
) |
|
|
55,000
|
|
*
|
|
Frederick
Sandvick
|
|
|
125,819 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
100,000 |
|
(21 |
) |
|
|
25,819
|
|
*
|
|
Gemini
Master Funds
|
|
|
325,819 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
(21 |
) |
|
|
125,819
|
|
*
|
|
GSSF
Master Fund
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
(25 |
) |
|
|
-
|
|
*
|
|
Guerilla
IRA L.P.
|
|
|
383,551 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
206,515 |
|
(7 |
) |
|
|
177,036
|
|
*
|
|
Harry/Temy/Ark
Zelcer
|
|
|
100,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
100,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
*
|
|
Houston
Muthart
|
|
|
387,834 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
362,015 |
|
(12 |
) |
|
|
25,819
|
|
*
|
|
JD
Federman Holdings LTD
|
|
|
624,506 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
600,000 |
|
(22 |
) |
|
|
24,506
|
|
*
|
|
Jack
Basch
|
|
|
300,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
300,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
*
|
|
Jacob
and Linda Davidowitz JTWROS
|
|
|
400,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
400,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
*
|
|
Jeanine
Fehn
|
|
|
270,984 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
240,000 |
|
(19 |
) |
|
|
30,984
|
|
*
|
|
Jeffery
Kessler
|
|
|
104,508 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
(10 |
) |
|
|
79,508
|
|
*
|
|
Jerry
Silva
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
*
|
|
Joel
Schindler
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
(5 |
) |
|
|
-
|
|
*
|
|
Joseph
Digiacamo
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
(10 |
) |
|
|
-
|
|
*
|
|
Joseph
Henn
|
|
|
14,375 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
12,500 |
|
(9 |
) |
|
|
1,875
|
|
*
|
|
Joseph
Iorio
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
(5 |
) |
|
|
-
|
|
*
|
|
Joseph
Prezioso
|
|
|
251,638 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
(11 |
) |
|
|
51,638
|
|
*
|
|
Joseph
Rozehzadeh
|
|
|
251,639 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
(11 |
) |
|
|
51,639
|
|
*
|
|
Judith
Barclay
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
(11 |
) |
|
|
-
|
|
*
|
|
KA
Steel Chemical
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
(10 |
) |
|
|
-
|
|
*
|
|
Kenneth
Reichelle
|
|
|
165,163 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
150,379 |
|
(15 |
) |
|
|
14,784
|
|
*
|
|
Kenneth
Steel Jr.
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
(10 |
) |
|
|
-
|
|
*
|
|
Kyle
Morgan
|
|
|
225,819 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
(21 |
) |
|
|
25,819
|
|
*
|
|
Lon
E Bell
|
|
|
15,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
7,500 |
|
(4 |
) |
|
|
7,500
|
|
*
|
|
Lone
Star Equity
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
(11 |
) |
|
|
-
|
|
*
|
|
Marcovich
Tibo
|
|
|
112,909 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
100,000 |
|
(5 |
) |
|
|
12,909
|
|
*
|
|
Marvin
Numeroff
|
|
|
434,834 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
401,515 |
|
(12 |
) |
|
|
33,319
|
|
*
|
|
Mary
Anne Gray
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
(5 |
) |
|
|
-
|
|
*
|
|
Melton
Management
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
(11 |
) |
|
|
-
|
|
*
|
|
Michael
Glazer
|
|
|
16,875 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
12,500 |
|
(9 |
) |
|
|
4,375
|
|
*
|
|
Michael
Mangan
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
(5 |
) |
|
|
-
|
|
*
|
|
Michael
Nizza
|
|
|
28,555 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
(10 |
) |
|
|
3,555
|
|
*
|
|
Mordechai
Bank
|
|
|
225,819 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
(21 |
) |
|
|
25,819
|
|
*
|
|
Nicholas
Giustino
|
|
|
151,659 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
125,000 |
|
(8 |
) |
|
|
26,659
|
|
*
|
|
Notzer
Chesed
|
|
|
201,138 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
(11 |
) |
|
|
1,138
|
|
*
|
|
Odin
Partners LP
|
|
|
57,500 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
(5 |
) |
|
|
7,500
|
|
*
|
|
Omega
Capital Small Cap
|
|
|
705,901 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
600,000 |
|
(17 |
) |
|
|
105,901
|
|
*
|
|
P.R.
Diamonds
|
|
|
120,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
120,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
*
|
|
Paul
Masters IRA
|
|
|
108,750 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
100,000 |
|
(21 |
) |
|
|
8,750
|
|
*
|
|
Paul
Reyes-Guerra
|
|
|
33,750 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
(10 |
) |
|
|
8,750
|
|
*
|
|
Peter
Wiesel
|
|
|
225,819 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
(21 |
) |
|
|
25,819
|
|
*
|
|
Phil
Westridge
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
(10 |
) |
|
|
-
|
|
*
|
|
Platinum
Partners
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
(11 |
) |
|
|
-
|
|
*
|
|
Provident
Master Fund
|
|
|
845,814 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
690,900 |
|
(17 |
) |
|
|
154,914
|
|
*
|
|
Rabbi
Scheinerman KBY LLC
|
|
|
62,909 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
(50 |
) |
|
|
12,909
|
|
*
|
|
Raymond
Mikulich
|
|
|
643,849 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
603,030 |
|
(11 |
) |
|
|
40,819
|
|
*
|
|
Richard
Neslund
|
|
|
1,129,095 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
(25 |
) |
|
|
129,095
|
|
*
|
|
Richard
Swier Jr.
|
|
|
67,746 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
60,000 |
|
(28 |
) |
|
|
7,746
|
|
*
|
|
Robert
& Claudia Quinn
|
|
|
101,629 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
50,379 |
|
(9 |
) |
|
|
51,250
|
|
*
|
|
Rochelle
Gold
|
|
|
377,456 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
300,000 |
|
(22 |
) |
|
|
77,456
|
|
*
|
|
Rock
Capital Partners, LLC
|
|
|
377,456 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
300,000 |
|
(22 |
) |
|
|
77,456
|
|
*
|
|
Sem
Viktori
|
|
|
270,984 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
240,000 |
|
(19 |
) |
|
|
30,984
|
|
*
|
|
Shatashvili
Sharona
|
|
|
117,650 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
100,000 |
|
(21 |
) |
|
|
17,650
|
|
*
|
|
Stewart
Taylor
|
|
|
55,008 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
51,258 |
|
(10 |
) |
|
|
3,750
|
|
*
|
|
Thomas
Iovino
|
|
|
100,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
100,000 |
|
(21 |
) |
|
|
-
|
|
*
|
|
Tony
Manual
|
|
|
225,819 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
(21 |
) |
|
|
25,819
|
|
*
|
|
Vestal
Venture Capital
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
(5 |
) |
|
|
-
|
|
*
|
|
Wayne
Grubb
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
(5 |
) |
|
|
-
|
|
*
|
|
Whalehaven
|
|
|
1,129,095 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
(25 |
) |
|
|
129,095
|
|
*
|
|
William
L. Jiler
|
|
|
52,254 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
50,379 |
|
(9 |
) |
|
|
1,875
|
|
*
|
|
Wolfson
Trust
|
|
|
14,375 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
12,500 |
|
(9 |
) |
|
|
1,875
|
|
*
|
|
|
|
|
27,129,259 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
23,169,824 |
|
|
|
|
|
3,959,435 |
|
|
|
* Less than 1%
|
(1) Beneficial Ownership is determined in accordance
with the rules of the SEC and generally includes voting or investment
power with respect to securities. Shares of common stock subject to
options or warrants currently exercisable or convertible, or
exercisable or convertible within 60 days of April 18, 2008
are deemed outstanding for computing the percentage of the person holding
such option or warrant but are not deemed outstanding for computing the
percentage of any other person.
|
(2) Percentage prior to
offering is based on 192,136,603 shares of common stock outstanding;
percentage after offering is based on 208,366,103 shares of common stock
outstanding, which assumes that all shares registered in the offering will
be sold.
|
(3) Of which 50% of such number of shares are issuable
upon exercise of currently exercisable
warrants.
|
(4) Includes 7,500 shares of common stock underlying
warrants.
|
(5) Includes 50,000 shares of common stock underlying
warrants.
|
(6) Includes 75,000 shares of common stock underlying
warrants.
|
(7) Includes 55,000 shares of common stock underlying
warrants.
|
(8) Includes 80,000 shares of common stock underlying
warrants.
|
(9) Includes 12,500 shares of common stock underlying
warrants.
|
(10) Includes 25,000 shares of common stock underlying
warrants.
|
(11) Includes 200,000 shares of common stock underlying
warrants.
|
(12) Includes 150,000 shares of common stock underlying
warrants.
|
(13) Includes 232,000 shares of common stock underlying
warrants.
|
(14) Includes 112,500 shares of common stock underlying
warrants.
|
(15) Includes 62,500 shares of common stock underlying
warrants.
|
(16) Includes 1,700,000 shares of common stock
underlying warrants.
|
(17) Includes 600,000 shares of common stock underlying
warrants.
|
(18) Includes 650,000 shares of common stock underlying
warrants.
|
(19) Includes 120,000 shares of common stock underlying
warrants.
|
(20) Includes 400,000 shares of common stock underlying
warrants.
|
(21) Includes 100,000 shares of common stock underlying
warrants.
|
(22) Includes 300,000 shares of common stock underlying
warrants.
|
(23) Includes 315,000 shares of common stock underlying
warrants.
|
(24) Includes 1,185,000 shares of common stock
underlying warrants.
|
(25) Includes 500,000 shares of common stock underlying
warrants.
|
(26) Includes 360,000 shares of common stock underlying
warrants.
|
(27) Includes 1,500,000 shares of common stock
underlying warrants.
|
(28) Includes 30,000 shares of common stock underlying
warrants.
|
(29) Includes 4,100,000 shares of common stock
underlying
warrants.
|
LEGAL
MATTERS
The
validity of the issuance of the securities offered hereby will be passed upon
for us by Snell & Wilmer, L.L.P., Las Vegas, Nevada.
EXPERTS
RBSM
LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, have audited, as set forth
in their report thereon appearing elsewhere herein, our financial statements at
September 30, 2007 and 2006 and for the years then ended that appear in the
prospectus. The financial statements referred to above are included in this
prospectus with reliance upon the independent registered public accounting
firm’s opinion based on their expertise in accounting and
auditing.
AVAILABLE
INFORMATION
We
have filed a registration statement on Form S-1 under the Securities Act, as
amended, relating to the shares of common stock being offered by this
prospectus, and reference is made to such registration statement. This
prospectus constitutes the prospectus of Applied DNA Sciences, Inc., filed as
part of the registration statement, and it does not contain all information in
the registration statement, as certain portions have been omitted in accordance
with the rules and regulations of the SEC.
We are
subject to the informational requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, which requires us to file reports and other information with
the SEC. Such reports and other information may be inspected at public reference
facilities of the SEC at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. Copies of
such material can be obtained from the Public Reference Section of the SEC at
100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549 at prescribed rates. Because we file
documents electronically with the SEC, you may also obtain this information by
visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
INDEX
TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Table of
Contents
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Page
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Report
of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
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|
F-2
|
|
|
|
Balance
Sheets as of September 30, 2007 and 2006
|
|
F-3
|
|
|
|
Consolidated
Statements of Losses for the years ended September 30, 2007 and
2006
|
|
F-4
|
|
|
|
Consolidated
Statement of Deficiency in Stockholders' Equity for the two
years ended September 30, 2007
|
|
F-5
|
|
|
|
Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended September 30, 2007 and
2006
|
|
F-8
|
|
|
|
Notes
to Financial Statements
|
|
F-9
|
|
|
|
Condensed
Consolidation Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2007
|
|
F-29
|
|
|
|
Condensed
Consolidation Statements of Losses for the Three Months Ended December 31,
2007 and 2006
|
|
F-30
|
|
|
|
Condensed
Consolidation Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended December
31, 2007 and 2006
|
|
F-31
|
|
|
|
Notes
to Financial Statements
|
|
F-32
|
RBSM
LLP
CERTIFIED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
REPORT
OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the
Board of Directors
Applied
DNA Sciences, Inc.
Stony
Brook, New York
We
have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Applied DNA
Sciences, Inc. (the “Company”) as of September 30, 2007 and 2006 and the related
consolidated statements of losses, deficiency in stockholders’ equity, and cash
flows for each of the two years in the period ended September 30,
2007. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
these financial statements based upon our audits.
We
conducted our audits in accordance with standards of the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board (United States of America). Those standards require
that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether
the financial statements are free of material misstatements. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe our audits provide a reasonable basis for
our opinion.
In our
opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of September
30, 2007 and 2006, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each
of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2007 in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America.
The
accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will
continue as a going concern. As discussed in the Note K to the
accompanying financial statements, the Company is experiencing difficulty in
generating cash flow to meet its obligations and sustain its operations, which
raises substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going
concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that
might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
|
/S/
RBSM, LLP
|
|
|
RBSM,
LLP
|
|
|
Certified
Public Accountants
|
|
McLean,
Virginia
January
14, 2008
APPLIED
DNA SCIENCES, INC
CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEET
SEPTEMBER
30, 2007 AND 2006
ASSETS
|
|
SEPTEMBER
30,
|
|
Current
assets:
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2006
|
|
Cash
|
|
$ |
25,185 |
|
|
|
1,225,304 |
|
Accounts
receivable
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
9,631 |
|
Advances
and other receivab;es
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,419 |
|
Prepaid
expenses
|
|
|
101,000 |
|
|
|
106,667 |
|
Restricted
cash (Note C)
|
|
|
399,920 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Total
current assets
|
|
|
526,105 |
|
|
|
1,350,021 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property,
plant and equipment-net of accumulated depreciation of
$82,825
|
|
|
105,537 |
|
|
|
156,437 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deposits
|
|
|
13,822 |
|
|
|
13,822 |
|
Capitalized
finance costs-net of accumulated amortization of
$7,997
|
|
|
29,503 |
|
|
|
1,049,087 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Intangible
assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Patents,
net of accumulated amortization of $25,445 (Note B)
|
|
|
8,812 |
|
|
|
15,663 |
|
Intellectual
property, net of accumulated amortization and write off of
$7,702,891 (Note B)
|
|
|
1,728,009 |
|
|
|
2,091,800 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
Assets
|
|
$ |
2,411,788 |
|
|
|
4,676,830 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES
AND DEFICIENCY IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts
payable and accrued liabilities
|
|
$ |
13,215,975 |
|
|
|
5,560,032 |
|
Convertible
notes payable, net of unamortized discount (Note D)
|
|
|
740,405 |
|
|
|
3,761,771 |
|
Notes
payable –related party (Note E)
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
410,429 |
|
Other
current liabilities (Note C)
|
|
|
399,920 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Total
current liabilities
|
|
|
14,356,300 |
|
|
|
9,732,232 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Debt
derivative and warrant liability
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
4,530,795 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitments
and contingencies (Note J)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deficiency
in Stockholders' Equity- (Note F)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred
stock, par value $0.001 per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 60,000
issued and outstanding
|
|
|
6 |
|
|
|
6 |
|
Common
stock, par value $0.001 per share; 410,000,000 shares authorized;
180,281,661 issued and outstanding
|
|
|
180,281 |
|
|
|
120,982 |
|
Additional
paid in capital
|
|
|
128,448,584 |
|
|
|
82,627,606 |
|
Accumulated
deficit
|
|
|
(140,573,383 |
) |
|
|
(92.334,791 |
) |
Total
deficiency in stockholders' equity
|
|
|
(11,944,512 |
|
|
|
(9,586,197 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
liabilities and Deficiency in Stockholders' Equity
|
|
$ |
2,411,788 |
|
|
|
4.676,830 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See
the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial
statements
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
APPLIED
DNA SCIENCES, INC
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF LOSSES
YEARS
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 AND 2006
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2006
|
|
Sales
|
|
$ |
121,920 |
|
|
$ |
18,900 |
|
Cost
of sales
|
|
|
(23,073
|
) |
|
|
(15,639
|
) |
Gross
Profit
|
|
|
98,847 |
|
|
|
3,261 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling,
general and administrative
|
|
|
12,096,444 |
|
|
|
8,530,354 |
|
Research
and development
|
|
|
110,845 |
|
|
|
153,191 |
|
Impairment
of intangible asset(s)
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
5,655,011 |
|
Depreciation
and amortization
|
|
|
432,582 |
|
|
|
1,370,299 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
operating expenses
|
|
|
12,639,871 |
|
|
|
15,708,855 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LOSS
FROM OPERATIONS
|
|
|
(12,541,024
|
) |
|
|
(15,705,594
|
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
gain in revaluation of debt derivative and warrant
liabilities
|
|
|
1,387,932 |
|
|
|
16,844,837 |
|
Other
income
|
|
|
977 |
|
|
|
79,488 |
|
Interest
expense
|
|
|
(2,152,718
|
) |
|
|
(3,628,968
|
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
loss before provision for income taxes
|
|
|
(13,304,833
|
) |
|
|
(2,410,237
|
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
taxes (benefit)
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET
LOSS
|
|
$ |
(13,304,833 |
) |
|
$ |
(2,410,237 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
(loss) per share-basic and fully diluted
|
|
$ |
(0.10 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.02 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted
average shares outstanding-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
and fully diluted
|
|
|
135,229,885 |
|
|
|
116,911,022 |
|
|
|
|
|
See
the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial
statements
|
|
APPLIED
DNA SCIENCES, INC.
|
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCY IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
|
TWO
YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
|
|
|
Additional
|
|
|
Common
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred
|
|
|
Stock
|
|
|
Common
|
|
|
Stock
|
|
|
Paid
in
|
|
|
Stock
|
|
|
Accumulated
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Capital
|
|
|
Subscribed
|
|
|
Deficit
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance,
October 1, 2005:
|
|
|
60,000 |
|
|
$ |
6 |
|
|
|
112,230,392 |
|
|
$ |
112,230 |
|
|
$ |
82,320,715 |
|
|
$ |
20,000 |
|
|
$ |
(89,924,554 |
) |
|
$ |
(7,471,603 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
stock issued in exchange for services at $0.50 per share in October
2005
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
400,000 |
|
|
|
400 |
|
|
|
199,600 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
stock issued in exchange for consulting services at $0.75 per share in
October 2005
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
100,000 |
|
|
|
100 |
|
|
|
74,900 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
75,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
stock returned in October 2005, previously issued for services at $0.60
per share
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(350,000
|
) |
|
|
(350
|
) |
|
|
(209,650
|
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(210,000
|
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
stock issued pursuant to subscription at $0.50 per share in December
2005
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
40,000 |
|
|
|
40 |
|
|
|
19,960 |
|
|
|
(20,000
|
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
stock to investors pursuant to registration rights agreement $0.51 per
share in December 2005
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
505,854 |
|
|
|
506 |
|
|
|
257,480 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
257,986 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
stock returned in January 2006, previously issued for services rendered at
$0.60 per share
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(250,000
|
) |
|
|
(250
|
) |
|
|
(149,750
|
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(150,000
|
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
stock issued to investors pursuant to registration rights agreement at
$0.32 per share in January 2006
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
806,212 |
|
|
|
806 |
|
|
|
257,182 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
257,988 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
stock issued to investors pursuant to registration rights agreement at
$0.20 per share in January 2006
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
1,289,927 |
|
|
|
1,290 |
|
|
|
256,695 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
257,985 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
|
60,000 |
|
|
$ |
6 |
|
|
|
114,772,385 |
|
|
$ |
114,772 |
|
|
$ |
83,027,132 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
(89,924,554 |
) |
|
$ |
(6,782,644 |
) |
See
the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements
APPLIED
DNA SCIENCES, INC.
|
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCY IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
|
TWO
YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
|
|
|
Additional
|
|
|
Common
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred
|
|
|
Stock
|
|
|
Common
|
|
|
Stock
|
|
|
Paid
in
|
|
|
Stock
|
|
|
Accumulated
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Capital
|
|
|
Subscribed
|
|
|
Deficit
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
|
60,000 |
|
|
$ |
6 |
|
|
|
114,772,385 |
|
|
$ |
114,772 |
|
|
$ |
83,027,132 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
(89,924,554 |
) |
|
$ |
(6,782,644 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair
value of 200,000 warrants issued to consultants for services at $0.22 per
warrant in January 2006
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
43,098 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
43,098 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
stock issued in exchange for consulting services at $0.17 per share in
February 2006
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
160,000 |
|
|
|
160 |
|
|
|
27,040 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
27,200 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
stock issued in exchange for consulting services at $0.16 per share in
February 2006
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
3,800,000 |
|
|
|
3,800 |
|
|
|
604,200 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
608,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
stock returned in March 2006, previously issued for services rendered at
$0.80 per share
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(150,000
|
) |
|
|
(150
|
) |
|
|
(119,850
|
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(120,000
|
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Previously
issued warrants reclassed to warrant liability
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(1,584,614
|
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(1,584,614
|
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
stock issued in exchange for consulting services at $0.20 per share in
July 2006
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
2,400,000 |
|
|
|
2,400 |
|
|
|
477,600 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
480,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reclassification
of fair value of warrants to equity
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
153,000 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
153,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
loss
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(2,410,237
|
) |
|
|
(2,410,237
|
) |
Balance,
September 30, 2006
|
|
|
60,000 |
|
|
$ |
6 |
|
|
|
120,982,385 |
|
|
$ |
120,982 |
|
|
$ |
82,627,606 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
(92,334,791 |
) |
|
$ |
(9,586,197 |
) |
See
the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements
APPLIED
DNA SCIENCES, INC.
|
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCY IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
|
TWO
YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
|
|
|
Additional
|
|
|
Common
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred
|
|
|
Stock
|
|
|
Common
|
|
|
Stock
|
|
|
Paid
in
|
|
|
Stock
|
|
|
Accumulated
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Capital
|
|
|
Subscribed
|
|
|
Deficit
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance,
September 30, 2006
|
|
|
60,000 |
|
|
$ |
6 |
|
|
|
120,982,385 |
|
|
$ |
120,982 |
|
|
$ |
82,627,606 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
(92,334,791 |
) |
|
$ |
(9,586,197 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
stock issued in December 2006 in settlement of related party debt at $2.28
per share
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
180,000 |
|
|
|
180 |
|
|
|
410,249 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
410,429 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
stock issued in May 2007 in settlement of convertible debentures at $0.11
per share
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
9,645,752 |
|
|
|
9,646 |
|
|
|
1,090,354 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
1,100,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
stock issued in June 2007 in settlement of convertible debentures at $0.11
per share
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
29,691,412 |
|
|
|
29,691 |
|
|
|
3,215,309 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
3,245,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beneficial
conversion feature relating to convertible debentures
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
319,606 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
319,606 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
stock issued in September 2007 in settlement of convertible debentures at
$0.087 per share
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
19,782,112 |
|
|
|
19,782 |
|
|
|
1,705,218 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
1,725,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effect
of reclassification of fair value of warrants
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
39,080,242 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(34,933,759
|
) |
|
|
4,146,483 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
loss
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(13,304,833
|
) |
|
|
(13,304,833
|
) |
Balance,
September 30, 2007
|
|
|
60,000 |
|
|
$ |
6 |
|
|
|
180,281,661 |
|
|
$ |
180,281 |
|
|
$ |
128,448,584 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
(140,573,383 |
) |
|
$ |
(11,944,512 |
) |
See
the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements
APPLIED
DNA SCIENCES, INC
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 AND 2006
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
Cash
flows from operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
loss
|
|
$
|
(13,304,833
|
)
|
|
$
|
(2,410,237
|
)
|
Adjustments
to reconcile net loss to net used in operating
activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation
and amortization
|
|
|
432,582
|
|
|
|
1,370,299
|
|
Impairment
of intangible assets
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
5,655,011
|
|
Options
and warrants issued in exchange for services rendered
|
|
|
900,000
|
|
|
|
1,622,825
|
|
Income
attributable to repricing of warrants and debt
derivatives
|
|
|
(1,387,932
|
)
|
|
|
(16,844,837
|
)
|
Financing
costs attributable to issuance of warrants
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
2,271,000
|
|
Amortization
of beneficial conversion feature-convertible notes
|
|
|
63,631
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Amortization
of capitalized financing costs
|
|
|
1,057,084
|
|
|
|
636,013
|
|
Amortization
of debt discount attributable to convertible
debentures
|
|
|
1,688,229
|
|
|
|
731,490
|
|
Common
stock issued in exchange for services rendered
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,390,200
|
|
Common
stock issued in connection with penalties pursuant to
registration
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
773,958
|
|
Common
stock canceled-previously issued for services rendered
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(480,000
|
)
|
Change
in assets and liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Decrease
(increase) in accounts receivable
|
|
|
9,631
|
|
|
|
(5,621
|
)
|
Decrease
(increase) in prepaid expenses and deposits
|
|
|
5,667
|
|
|
|
(106,667
|
)
|
Decrease
(increase) in other assets
|
|
|
8,419
|
|
|
|
440
|
|
Increase
(decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities
|
|
|
8,275,942
|
|
|
|
2,512,311
|
|
Net
cash used in operating activities
|
|
|
(2,251,580
|
)
|
|
|
(2,883,815
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
flows from investing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase
in restricted cash held in escrow
|
|
|
(399,920
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition
(disposal) of property and equipment, net
|
|
|
(11,039
|
)
|
|
|
(164,571
|
)
|
Net
cash provided by (used in) investing activities
|
|
|
(410,959
|
)
|
|
|
(164,571
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
flows from financing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds
fromconvertible debentures held in escrow
|
|
|
399,920
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
proceeds from issuance of convertible notes
|
|
|
1,062,500
|
|
|
|
4,242,500
|
|
Net
cash provided by financing activities
|
|
|
1,462,420
|
|
|
|
4,242,500
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
increase in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
(1,200,119
|
)
|
|
|
1,194,114
|
|
Cash
and cash equivalents at beginning of period
|
|
|
1,225,304
|
|
|
|
31,190
|
|
Cash
and cash equivalents at end of period
|
|
$
|
25,185
|
|
|
$
|
1,225,304
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental
Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
paid during period for interest
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Cash
paid during period for taxes
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-cash
transactions:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
stock issued for services
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,390,200
|
|
Common
stock issued in exchange for previously incurred debt
|
|
|
16,200
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Common
stock canceled-previously issued for services rendered
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(480,000
|
)
|
Common
stock penalty shares issued pursuant to Pending SB-2
registration
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
773,958
|
|
Fair
value of options and warrants issued to consultants for
services
|
|
|
900,000
|
|
|
|
1,622,825
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See
the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial
statements
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
APPLIED
DNA SCIENCES, INC
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER
30, 2007
NOTE
A – SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A
summary of the significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of the
accompanying financial statements follows.
Business
and Basis of Presentation
On
September 16, 2002, Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (the "Company") was incorporated
under the laws of the State of Nevada. During the year ended
September 30, 2007, we transitioned from a development stage enterprise to an
operating company. The Company is principally devoted to developing
DNA embedded biotechnology security solutions in the United States. To date, the
Company has generated minimum sales revenues from its services and products; it
has incurred expenses and has sustained losses. Consequently, its
operations are subject to all the risks inherent in the establishment of a new
business enterprise. For the period from inception through September
30, 2007, the Company has accumulated losses of $140,573,383.
The
consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its
wholly-owned subsidiary, Applied DNA Operations Management, Inc. All
significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in
consolidation.
Estimates
The
preparation of the financial statement in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual
results could differ from those estimates.
Revenue
Recognition
Revenues
are derived from research, development, qualification and production
testing for certain commercial products. Revenue from
fixed price testing contracts is generally recorded upon completion of the
contracts, which are generally short-term, or upon completion of identifiable
contractual tasks. At the time the Company enters into a contract that includes
multiple tasks, the Company estimates the amount of actual labor and other costs
that will be required to complete each task based on historical experience.
Revenues are recognized which provide for a profit margin relative to the
testing performed. Revenue relative to each task and from contracts which are
time and materials based is recorded as effort is expended. Billings in excess
of amounts earned are deferred. Any anticipated losses on contracts are charged
to income when identified. To the extent management does not accurately forecast
the level of effort required to complete a contract, or individual tasks within
a contract, and the Company is unable to negotiate additional billings with a
customer for cost over-runs, the Company may incur losses on individual
contracts. All selling, general and administrative costs are treated as period
costs and expensed as incurred.
For
revenue from product sales, the Company recognizes revenue in accordance with
Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104, REVENUE RECOGNITION ("SAB104"), which
superseded Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101, REVENUE RECOGNITION IN FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS ("SAB101"). SAB 101 requires that four basic criteria must be met
before revenue can be recognized: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement
exists; (2) delivery has occurred; (3) the selling price is fixed and
determinable; and (4) collectability is reasonably assured. Determination of
criteria (3) and (4) are based on management's judgments regarding the fixed
nature of the selling prices of the products delivered and the collectability of
those amounts. Provisions for discounts and rebates to customers, estimated
returns and allowances, and other adjustments are provided for in the same
period the related sales are recorded. The Company defers any revenue for which
the product has not been delivered or is subject to refund until such time that
the Company and the customer jointly determine that the product has been
delivered or no refund will be required. At September 30, 2007 the Company did
not have any deferred revenue.
SAB
104 incorporates Emerging Issues Task Force 00-21 (“EITF 00-21”), MULTIPLE
DELIVERABLE REVENUE ARRANGEMENTS. EITF 00-21 addresses accounting for
arrangements that may involve the delivery or performance of multiple products,
services and/or rights to use assets. The effect of implementing EITF
00-21 on the Company’s financial position and results of operations was not
significant.
Cash
Equivalents
For
the purpose of the accompanying financial statements, all highly liquid
investments with a maturity of three months or less are considered to be cash
equivalents.
Income
Taxes
The
Company has adopted Financial Accounting Standard No. 109 (SFAS 109) which
requires the recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected
future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial
statement or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax liabilities and assets
are determined based on the difference between financial statements and tax
basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year
in which the differences are expected to reverse. Temporary
differences between taxable income reported for financial reporting purposes and
income tax purposes are insignificant.
APPLIED
DNA SCIENCES, INC
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER
30, 2007
NOTE
A — SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Property
and Equipment
Property
and equipment are stated at cost and depreciated over their estimated useful
lives of 3 to 5 years using the straight line method. At September
30, 2007 property and equipment consist of:
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2006
|
|
Computer
equipment
|
|
$ |
27,404 |
|
|
$ |
20,064 |
|
Lab
equipment
|
|
|
54,973 |
|
|
|
51,273 |
|
Furniture
|
|
|
105,985 |
|
|
|
105,985 |
|
|
|
|
188,362 |
|
|
|
177,322 |
|
Accumulated
Depreciation
|
|
|
(82,825 |
) |
|
|
(20,885 |
) |
Net
|
|
$ |
105,537 |
|
|
$ |
156,437 |
|
Impairment
of Long-Lived Assets
The
Company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144 (SFAS
144). The Statement requires that long-lived assets and certain
identifiable intangibles held and used by the Company be reviewed for impairment
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of
an asset may not be recoverable. Events relating to recoverability
may include significant unfavorable changes in business conditions, recurring
losses, or a forecasted inability to achieve break-even operating results over
an extended period. The Company evaluates the recoverability of long-lived
assets based upon forecasted undercounted cash flows. Should impairment in value
be indicated, the carrying value of intangible assets will be adjusted, based on
estimates of future discounted cash flows resulting from the use and ultimate
disposition of the asset. SFAS No. 144 also requires assets to be
disposed of be reported at the lower of the carrying amount or the fair value
less costs to sell.
During
the years ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, the Company management performed an
evaluation of its intangible assets (intellectual property) for purposes of
determining the implied fair value of the assets at each respective year. The
test in September 30, 2006 indicated that the recorded remaining book value of
its intellectual property exceeded its fair value, as determined by discounted
cash flows. As a result, upon completion of the assessment,
management recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $5,655,011, net of tax, or
$0.05 per share during the year ended September 30, 2006 to reduce the carrying
value of the patents to $2,091,800. Considerable management judgment is
necessary to estimate the fair value. Accordingly, actual results
could vary significantly from management’s estimates (See Note
B).
Comprehensive
Income
The
Company does not have any items of comprehensive income in any of the periods
presented.
Segment
Information
The
Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131, Disclosures
about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information ("SFAS 131"). SFAS
establishes standards for reporting information regarding operating segments in
annual financial statements and requires selected information for those segments
to be presented in interim financial reports issued to stockholders. SFAS 131
also establishes standards for related disclosures about products and services
and geographic areas. Operating segments are identified as components of an
enterprise about which separate discrete financial information is available for
evaluation by the chief operating decision maker, or decision making group, in
making decisions how to allocate resources and assess
performance. The information disclosed herein, materially represents
all of the financial information related to the Company's principal operating
segment.
Net
Loss Per Share
The
Company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 128,
"Earnings Per Share," specifying the computation, presentation and disclosure
requirements of earnings per share information. Basic earnings per
share has been calculated based upon the weighted average number of common
shares outstanding. Stock options and warrants have been excluded as
common stock equivalents in the diluted earnings per share because they are
either antidilutive, or their effect is not material. Fully diluted shares
outstanding were 175,256,340 and 199,930,486 for the years ended September 30,
2007 and 2006, respectively.
APPLIED
DNA SCIENCES, INC
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER
30, 2007
NOTE
A — SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Stock
Based Compensation
In
December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation-Transition and Disclosure-an amendment of SFAS 123." This statement
amends SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," to
provide alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair
value based method of accounting for stock-based employee
compensation. In addition, this statement amends the disclosure
requirements of SFAS No. 123 to require prominent disclosures in both
annual and interim financial statements about the method of accounting for
stock-based employee compensation and the effect of the method used on reported
results. The Company has chosen to continue to account for
stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value method prescribed in APB
Opinion No. 25 and related interpretations. Accordingly, compensation
expense for stock options is measured as the excess, if any, of the fair market
value of the Company's stock at the date of the grant over the exercise price of
the related option. The Company has adopted the annual disclosure provisions of
SFAS No. 148 in its financial reports for the year ended September 30, 2006 and
for the subsequent periods. The Company issued employee unvested employee
options as stock-based compensation during the year ended September 30, 2006 and
therefore has no unrecognized stock compensation related liabilities ended
September 30, 2006. For the year ended September 30, 2007; the Company did not
issue any stock based compensation.
On
January 1, 2006, we adopted the fair value recognition provisions of Financial
Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
("SFAS") No. 123, Accounting for Stock Based Compensation, to account for
compensation costs under our stock option plans. We previously utilized the
intrinsic value method under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25,
Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (as amended) ("APB 25"). Under the
intrinsic value method prescribed by APB 25, no compensation costs were
recognized for our employee stock options because the option exercise price
equaled the market price on the date of the grant. Prior to January 1, 2006 we
only disclosed the pro forma effects on net income and earnings per share as if
the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123(R) had been
utilized.
In
adopting SFAS No. 123(R), the Company elected to use the modified prospective
method to account for the transition from the intrinsic value method to the fair
value recognition method. Under the modified prospective method, compensation
cost is recognized from the adoption date forward for all new stock options
granted and for any outstanding unvested awards as if the fair value method had
been applied to those awards as of the date of the grant. In the year ended
September 30, 2007, the Company did not grant employee stock
options.
Liquidity
As
shown in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, the Company
incurred a net loss of $ 13,304,833 for the year ended September 30,
2007. The Company's current liabilities exceeded its current assets
by $13,830,195 as of September 30, 2007.
Concentrations
of Credit Risk
Financial
instruments and related items, which potentially subject the Company to
concentrations of credit risk, consist primarily of cash, cash equivalents and
trade receivables. The Company places its cash and temporary cash
investments with high credit quality institutions. At times, such
investments may be in excess of the FDIC insurance limit.
Research
and Development
The
Company accounts for research and development costs in accordance with the
Financial Accounting Standards Board's Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 2 ("SFAS 2"), "Accounting for Research and Development Costs.
Under SFAS 2, all research and development costs must be charged to expense as
incurred. Accordingly, internal research and development costs are expensed as
incurred. Third-party research and development costs are expensed
when the contracted work has been performed or as milestone results have been
achieved. Company-sponsored research and development costs related to both
present and future products are expensed in the period incurred. The
Company incurred research and development expenses of $110,845 and $153,191 for
the years ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
Reclassifications
Certain
reclassifications have been made in prior year's financial statements to conform
to classifications used in the current year.
Advertising
The
Company follows the policy of charging the costs of advertising to expense as
incurred. The Company charged to operations $12,923 and $16,084 as
advertising costs for the year ended September 30, 2007 and 2006,
respectively.
APPLIED
DNA SCIENCES, INC
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER
30, 2007
NOTE
A — SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Intangible
Assets
The
Company amortized its intangible assets using the straight-line method over
their estimated period of benefit. The estimated useful life for
patents is five years while intellectual property uses a seven year useful life.
We periodically evaluate the recoverability of intangible assets and take into
account events or circumstances that warrant revised estimates of useful lives
or that indicate that impairment exists. All of our intangible assets
are subject to amortization.
Restricted
cash / other current liabilities
Restricted
cash is comprised of funds deposited into an escrow account pending
consummation of the placement of convertible debt as of
September 30, 2007 (see Note L) . The related obligation is recorded as other
current liabilities until consummation.
Derivative
Financial Instruments
The
Company's derivative financial instruments consisted of embedded derivatives
related to the 10% Secured Convertible Promissory Notes (the “Serial Notes")
issued in 2006. These embedded derivatives included certain conversion features,
variable interest features, call options and default provisions. The accounting
treatment of derivative financial instruments required that the Company record
the derivatives and related warrants at their fair values as of the inception
date of the Note Agreement (estimated at $2,419,719) and at fair value as of
each subsequent balance sheet date. In addition, under the provisions of EITF
Issue No. 00-19, "Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to,
and Potentially Settled in, a Company's Own Stock," as a result of entering into
the Notes, the Company was required to classify all other non-employee stock
options and warrants as derivative liabilities and mark them to market at each
reporting date. Any change in fair value was recorded as
non-operating, non-cash income or expense at each reporting date. If the fair
value of the derivatives is higher at the subsequent balance sheet date, the
Company recorded a non-operating, non-cash charge. If the fair value of the
derivatives is lower at the subsequent balance sheet date, the Company recorded
non-operating, non-cash income. Conversion-related derivatives were valued using
the Binomial Option Pricing Model with the following assumptions: dividend yield
of 0%; annual volatility of 111 to 112%; and risk free interest rate of 4.96 to
5.15% as well as probability analysis related to trading volume restrictions.
The remaining derivatives were valued using discounted cash flows and
probability analysis. The derivatives were classified as long-term liabilities
(see Note F).
In
December 2006, the FASB issued FSP EITF 00-19-2, Accounting for Registration
Payment Arrangements ("FSP 00-19-2") which addresses accounting for registration
payment arrangements. FSP 00-19-2 specifies that the contingent obligation to
make future payments or otherwise transfer consideration under a registration
payment arrangement, whether issued as a separate agreement or included as a
provision of a financial instrument or other agreement, should be separately
recognized and measured in accordance with FASB Statement No. 5, Accounting for
Contingencies. FSP 00-19-2 further clarifies that a financial instrument subject
to a registration payment arrangement should be accounted for in accordance with
other applicable generally accepted accounting principles without regard to the
contingent obligation to transfer consideration pursuant to the registration
payment arrangement. For registration payment arrangements and financial
instruments subject to those arrangements that were entered into prior to the
issuance of EITF 00-19-2, this guidance shall be effective for financial
statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006 and interim
periods within those fiscal years.
In
September 2007, the Company exchanged common stock for the remaining Secured
Convertible Promissory Notes (see Note D) that contained embedded derivatives
such as certain conversion features, variable interest features, call options
and default provisions as described above. As a result, the Company reclassified
the warrant liabilities recorded in conjunction with the convertible promissory
notes to equity as of the conversion date of the related
debt. Additionally, the Company has an accumulative accrual of
$11,750,941 in liquidating damages in relationship to the previously outstanding
convertible promissory notes and related warrants (see Note C).
New
Accounting Pronouncements
In
July 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48). “Accounting for uncertainty in Income
Taxes”.FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for Income Taxes by prescribing
the minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before
being recognized in the financial statements. It also provides guidance on
derecognition, measurement, classification, interest and penalties, accounting
in interim periods, disclosure and transition and clearly scopes income taxes
out of SFAS 5, “ Accounting
for Contingencies”. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2006. The Company has not yet evaluated the impact
of adopting FIN 48 on our consolidated financial position, results of operations
and cash flows.
APPLIED
DNA SCIENCES, INC
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER
30, 2007
NOTE
A — SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
In
September 2006 the Financial Account Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued its
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 157, Fair Value Measurements. This
Statement defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value
in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and expands disclosures
about fair value measurements. This Statement applies under other accounting
pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements, the Board having
previously concluded in those accounting pronouncements that fair value is the
relevant measurement attribute. Accordingly, this Statement does not require any
new fair value measurements. However, for some entities, the application of this
Statement will change current practice. FAS 157 effective date is for fiscal
years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company does not expect adoption of
this standard will have a material impact on its financial position, operations
or cash flows.
In
September 2006 the FASB issued its Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
158 “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement
Plans”. This Statement improves financial reporting by requiring an employer to
recognize the overfunded or underfunded status of a defined benefit
postretirement plan (other than a multiemployer plan) as an asset or liability
in its statement of financial position and to recognize changes in that funded
status in the year in which the changes occur through comprehensive income of a
business entity or changes in unrestricted net assets of a not-for-profit
organization. This Statement also improves financial reporting by requiring an
employer to measure the funded status of a plan as of the date of its year-end
statement of financial position, with limited exceptions. The effective date for
an employer with publicly traded equity securities is as of the end of the
fiscal year ending after December 15, 2006. The Company does not expect adoption
of this standard will have a material impact on its financial position,
operations or cash flows
In
December 2006, the FASB issued FSP EITF 00-19-2, Accounting for Registration
Payment Arrangements ("FSP 00-19-2") which addresses accounting for registration
payment arrangements. FSP 00-19-2 specifies that the contingent obligation to
make future payments or otherwise transfer consideration under a registration
payment arrangement, whether issued as a separate agreement or included as a
provision of a financial instrument or other agreement, should be separately
recognized and measured in accordance with FASB Statement No. 5, Accounting for
Contingencies. FSP 00-19-2 further clarifies that a financial instrument subject
to a registration payment arrangement should be accounted for in accordance with
other applicable generally accepted accounting principles without regard to the
contingent obligation to transfer consideration pursuant to the registration
payment arrangement. For registration payment arrangements and financial
instruments subject to those arrangements that were entered into prior to the
issuance of EITF 00-19-2, this guidance shall be effective for financial
statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006 and interim
periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted FSP 00-19-2 in the
preparation of the financial statements.
In
February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for
Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.” SFAS 159 permits entities to choose
to measure many financial instruments, and certain other items, at fair value.
SFAS 159 applies to reporting periods beginning after November 15, 2007. The
adoption of SFAS 159 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s
financial condition or results of operations.
In
December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R),"Business Combinations"("SFAS
No. 141(R)"), which establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer
recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets
acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in an
acquiree, including the recognition and measurement of goodwill acquired in a
business combination. SFAS No. 141R is effective as of the beginning of the
first fiscal year beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Earlier
adoption is prohibited and the Company is currently evaluating the effect, if
any, that the adoption will have on its financial position, results of
operations or cash flows.
In
December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, "Noncontrolling Interest in
Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51" ("SFAS No.
160"), which will change the accounting and reporting for minority interests,
which will be recharacterized as noncontrolling interests and classified as a
component of equity within the consolidated balance sheets. SFAS No.
160 is effective as of the beginning of the first fiscal year beginning on or
after December 15, 2008. Earlier adoption is prohibited and the
Company is currently evaluating the effect, if any, that the adoption will have
on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
NOTE
B – ACQUISITION OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The
Company has adopted SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, whereby
the Company periodically tests its intangible assets for
impairment. On an annual basis, and when there is reason to suspect
that their values have been diminished or impaired, these assets are tested for
impairment, and write-downs will be included in results from
operations. There was no impairment of acquired intangibles as of September 30,
2007,
APPLIED
DNA SCIENCES, INC
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER
30, 2007 and 2006
NOTE
B – ACQUISITION OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS (continued)
The
identifiable intangible assets acquired and their carrying value at September
30, 2007 and 2006 are:
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2006
|
|
Trade
secrets and developed technologies (Weighted average life of 7
years)
|
|
$ |
9,430,900 |
|
|
$ |
9,430,900 |
|
Patents
(Weighted average life of 5 years
|
|
|
34,257 |
|
|
|
34,257 |
|
Total
Amortized identifiable intangible assets-Gross carrying
value:
|
|
$ |
9,465,157 |
|
|
$ |
9,465,157 |
|
Less:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated
Amortization
|
|
|
(2,073,325
|
) |
|
|
(1,702,683 |
) |
Impairment
(See below)
|
|
|
(5,655,011
|
) |
|
|
(5,655,011 |
) |
Net:
|
|
$ |
1,736,821 |
|
|
$ |
2,107,463 |
|
Residual
value:
|
|
$ |
0 |
|
|
$ |
0 |
|
During
the year ended September 30, 2006 the Company management performed an
evaluation of its intangible assets (intellectual property) for purposes of
determining the implied fair value of the assets at September 30, 2006. The test
indicated that the recorded remaining book value of its intellectual property
exceeded its fair value for the year ended September 30, 2006, as determined by
discounted cash flows. As a result, upon completion of the
assessment, management recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $5,655,011, net
of tax, or $0.05 per share during the year ended September 30, 2006 to reduce
the carrying value of the patents to $2,091,800. Considerable management
judgment is necessary to estimate the fair value. Accordingly, actual
results could vary significantly from management’s estimates.
Total
amortization expense charged to operations for the year ended September 30, 2007
and 2006 were $370,644 and $1,354,101 respectively.
Estimated
amortization expense as of September 30, 2007 is as follows:
2008
|
|
$
|
370,643
|
|
2009
|
|
|
365,842
|
|
2010
|
|
|
363,792
|
|
2011
|
|
|
363,792
|
|
2012
and thereafter
|
|
|
272,752
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
1,736,821
|
|
NOTE
C – ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Accounts
payable and accrued liabilities at September 30, 2007 are as
follows:
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2006
|
|
Accounts
payable
|
|
$ |
1,234,449
|
|
|
$ |
334,675 |
|
Accrued
consulting fees
|
|
|
20,000 |
|
|
|
30,000 |
|
Accrued
interest payable
|
|
|
19,603 |
|
|
|
221,390 |
|
Accrued
penalties relating to registration rights liquidating
damages
|
|
|
11,750,941 |
|
|
|
4,025,356 |
|
Other
accrued expenses
|
|
|
190,982 |
|
|
|
948,611
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
13,215,975 |
|
|
$ |
5,560,032 |
|
Restricted
cash/other current liabilities
As
described in Note L below, the Company issued 10% Secured Promissory Notes
subsequent to September 30, 2007. At September 30, 2007, the Company
received $399,920 held in escrow relating to the placement of Convertible Notes
pending acceptance and completion of the placement of the Notes (See Note
L).
APPLIED
DNA SCIENCES, INC
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER
30, 2007 and 2006
NOTE
C – ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES (continued)
Registration
Rights Liquidated Damages
In
October 2003 and from December 2004 through February 2005, the Company issued
Convertible Promissory Notes and attached to the Notes were warrants to purchase
the Company’s common stock.
The
Company agreed to file a registration statement and to be declared effective by
the SEC for the common stock underlying the Notes and related warrants as to
permit public resale thereof. The registration rights agreement
provided for the payment of liquidated damages if the stipulated registration
deadlines were not met. The liquidated damages are equal to 3.5% per month, with
no limitations.
As of
September 30, 2007, the Company has not had a registration statement declared
effective relating to the common stock underlying the Notes and related warrants
and in accordance with EITF 00-19-2, the Company evaluated the likelihood of
achieving registration statement effectiveness . The Company has
accrued $11,750,941 and $4,025,356 as of September 30, 2007 and 2006,
respectively, to account for these potential liquidated damages until the
expected effectiveness of the registration statement is
achieved.
NOTE
D – PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF CONVERTIBLE NOTES
Convertible
notes payable as of September 30, 2007 are as follows:
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2006
|
|
10%
Secured Convertible Notes Payable dated March 8, 2006, net of unamortized
debt discount of $537,010 (see below)
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
962,990 |
|
10%
Secured Convertible Notes Payable dated May 2, 2006, net of unamortized
debt discount of $303,958 (see below)
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
696,042 |
|
10%
Secured Convertible Notes Payable dated June 15, 2006, net of unamortized
debt discount of $303,958
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
2,102,739 |
|
10%
Secured Convertible Notes Payable, related party, dated April 23, 2007,
net of unamortized debt discount of $30,426 (see
below)
|
|
$ |
69,574 |
|
|
|
- |
|
10%
Secured Convertible Notes Payable dated June 27, 2007 (See
below)
|
|
|
100,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
10%
Secured Convertible Notes Payable dated June 27, 2007 (See
below)
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
|
|
- |
|
10%
Secured Convertible Notes Payable, related party, dated June 30, 2007, net
of unamortized debt discount of $76,555 (see below)
|
|
|
173,445 |
|
|
|
- |
|
10%
Secured Convertible Notes Payable, related party, dated July 30, 2007, net
of unamortized debt discount of $41,570 (see below)
|
|
|
158,430 |
|
|
|
- |
|
10%
Secured Convertible Notes Payable, dated August 8, 2007, net of
unamortized debt discount of $27,869 (see below)
|
|
|
72,131 |
|
|
|
- |
|
10%
Secured Convertible Notes Payable, related party, dated September 28,
2007, net of unamortized debt discount of $183,175 (see
below)
|
|
|
116,825 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
740,405 |
|
|
|
3,761,771 |
|
Less:
current portion
|
|
|
(740,405
|
) |
|
|
(3,761,771 |
) |
APPLIED
DNA SCIENCES, INC
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER
30, 2007 and 2006
NOTE
D – PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF CONVERTIBLE NOTES (continued)
10%
Secured Convertible Promissory Notes dated March 8, 2006
On
March 8, 2006, in connection with a private placement, the Company issued 10%
Secured Convertible Promissory Notes in the aggregate principal amount of
$1,500,000 (the "Serial Notes”) and warrants to purchase 3,000,000 shares of the
Company's common stock to accredited investors. The Serial Notes bear interest
at 10%, mature on September 7, 2007 and are convertible into the Company's
common stock, at the holder’s option, at fifty cents ($0.50) per share during
the period from the date of issuance (March 8, 2006) through March 7, 2007.
Should the holder of the Serial Note elect not to convert to the Company’s
common stock on or
before
March 7, 2007, the outstanding principal, along with accrued and unpaid interest
automatically converts to the Company’s common stock at an amount equal to 80%
of the average bid price of the Company’s common stock on the Over-The-Counter
Bulletin Board for a period equal to ten (10) days prior to conversion on the
maturity date of September 7, 2007. The full principal amount of the Serial
Notes is due upon a default under the terms of the Note Agreement. In addition,
the Company granted the investors a security interest in all of its assets (see
Note B). The Company agreed to file a registration statement with the SEC to
effect the registration of the shares of its common stock underlying the Serial
Notes and the warrants within 30 days of the effective date of the Company’s
pending Registration Statement (SEC File 333 - 122848) being declared effective.
The Company also agreed to use its reasonable best efforts to cause the
registration statement to be declared effective no later than 180 days after its
filing. If the Registration Statement is not filed and declared
effective as described above, the Company will be required to pay liquidated
damages in the form of cash to the holders of the Serial Notes, in an amount
equal to 2% of the unpaid principal balance per month if the above deadlines are
not met. In the event of a default on the Serial Notes, the Serial Notes will
bear interest at twelve percent (12%) per annum until paid.
The
warrants are exercisable until five years from March 8, 2006 until March 7, 2011
at a price of $0.50 per share. The Company has the right, but not the
obligation, to call these warrants for $1.25 per share at the earlier of (i) one
year from issuance or (ii) the date that shares of common stock issuable upon
conversion of the Serial Notes and exercise of the warrants are registered for
resale and the Company’s common stock trades at or above $1.25 per share for
twenty (20) consecutive trading days. The Notes include certain features that
are considered embedded derivative financial instruments, such as a variety of
conversion options, a variable interest rate feature, events of default and a
variable liquidated damages clause.
APPLIED
DNA SCIENCES, INC
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER
30, 2007 and 2006
NOTE
D – PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF CONVERTIBLE NOTES (continued)
The
initial relative fair value assigned to the embedded derivatives was
$346,500.
In
conjunction with the Notes, the Company issued warrants to purchase 3,000,000
shares of common stock. The accounting treatment of the derivatives and warrants
requires that the Company record the warrants at their fair values as of the
inception date of the debt issuance, which totaled $512,100.
The
Company recorded the fair value of the derivatives ($346,500) and warrants ($
512,100) to debt discount, aggregating $858,600, which will be amortized to
interest expense over the term of the Notes. Amortization of $537,010 and
$321,590 was recorded for the years ended September 30, 2007 and 2006,
respectively.
In
September 2007, the Company issued 19,782,112 shares of its common stock in
exchange for the convertible notes dated March 8, 2006 and related accrued
interest.
10%
Secured Convertible Promissory Notes dated May 2, 2006
On May
2, 2006, in connection with a private placement, the Company issued 10% Secured
Convertible Promissory Notes in the aggregate principal amount of $1,000,000
(the "Serial Notes”) and warrants to purchase 2,000,000 shares of the Company's
common stock to accredited investors. The Serial Notes bear interest at 10%,
mature on August 2, 2007 and are convertible into the Company's common stock, at
the holder’s option, at fifty cents ($0.50) per share during the period from the
date of issuance (May 2, 2006) through May 2, 2007. Should the holder of the
Serial Note elect not to convert to the Company’s common stock on or before May
2, 2007, the outstanding principal, along with accrued and unpaid interest
automatically converts to the Company’s common stock at an amount equal to 80%
of the average bid price of the Company’s common stock on the Over-The-Counter
Bulletin Board for a period equal to ten (10) days prior to conversion on the
maturity date of May 2, 2007. The full principal amount of the Serial Notes is
due upon a default under the terms of the Note Agreement. In addition, the
Company granted the investors a security interest in all of its assets (see Note
B). The Company agreed to file a registration statement with the SEC to effect
the registration of the shares of its common stock underlying the Serial Notes
and the warrants within 30 days of the effective date of the Company’s pending
Registration Statement (SEC File 333 - 122848) being declared effective. The
Company also agreed to use its reasonable best efforts to cause the registration
statement to be declared effective no later than 180 days after its
filing. In the event of a default on the Serial Notes, the Serial
Notes will bear interest at twelve percent (12%) per annum until
paid.
The
warrants are exercisable until four years from May 2, 2007 until May 2, 2011 at
a price of $0.50 per share. The Company has the right, but not the obligation,
to call these warrants for $0.001 per share at the earlier of (i) one year from
issuance and (ii) the date that shares of common stock issuable upon conversion
of the Serial Notes and exercise of the warrants are registered for resale and
the Company’s common stock trades at and above $1.00 per share for twenty (20)
consecutive trading days. The Notes include certain features that are
considered embedded derivative financial instruments, such as a variety of
conversion options, a variable interest rate feature, events of default and a
variable liquidated damages clause.
The
initial relative fair value assigned to the embedded derivatives was
$82,358.
In
conjunction with the Notes, the Company issued warrants to purchase 2,000,000
shares of common stock. The accounting treatment of the derivatives and warrants
requires that the Company record the warrants at their fair values as of the
inception date of the debt issuance, which totaled $373,600.
The
Company recorded the fair value of the derivatives ($82,358) and warrants
($373,600) to debt discount, aggregating $455,958, which will be amortized to
interest expense over the term of the Notes. Amortization of $303,958 and
$152,000 was recorded for the year ended September 30, 2007 and 2006,
respectively.
In May
2007, the Company issued 9,645,752 shares of its common stock in exchange for
the convertible notes dated May 2, 2006 and related accrued
interest.
10%
Secured Convertible Promissory Notes dated June 15, 2006
APPLIED
DNA SCIENCES, INC
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER
30, 2007 and 2006
NOTE
D – PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF CONVERTIBLE NOTES (continued)
On
June 15, 2006, in connection with a private placement, the Company issued 10%
Secured Convertible Promissory Notes in the aggregate principal amount of
$2,950,000 (the "Serial Notes”) and warrants to purchase 5,900,000 shares of the
Company's common stock to accredited investors. The Serial Notes bear interest
at 10%, mature on August 2, 2007 and are convertible into the Company's common
stock, at the holder’s option, at fifty cents ($0.50) per share during the
period from the one years from the date of issuance (June 15, 2006) through June
15, 2007. Should the holder of the Serial Note elect not to convert to the
Company’s common stock on or before June 15, 2007, the outstanding principal,
along with accrued and unpaid interest automatically converts to the Company’s
common stock at an amount equal to 80% of the average bid price of the Company’s
common stock on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board for a period equal to ten
(10) days prior to conversion on the maturity date of June 15, 2007. The full
principal amount of the Serial Notes is due upon a default under the terms of
the Note Agreement. In addition, the Company granted the investors a security
interest in all of its assets (see Note B). The Company agreed to file a
registration statement with the SEC to effect the registration of the shares of
its common stock underlying the Serial Notes and the warrants within 30 days of
the effective date of the Company’s pending Registration Statement (SEC File 333
- 122848) being declared effective. The Company also agreed to use its
reasonable best efforts to cause the registration statement to be declared
effective no later than 180 days after its filing. In the event of a default on
the Serial Notes, the Serial Notes will bear interest at twelve percent (12%)
per annum until paid.
The
warrants are exercisable until four years from June 15, 2007 until June 15, 2011
at a price of $0.50 per share. The Company has the right, but not the
obligation, to call these warrants for $0.001 per share at the earlier of (i)
one year from issuance and (ii) the date that shares of common stock issuable
upon conversion of the Serial Notes and exercise of the warrants are registered
for resale and the Company’s common stock trades at and above $1.00 per share
for twenty (20) consecutive trading days. The Notes include certain
features that are considered embedded derivative financial instruments, such as
a variety of conversion options, a variable interest rate feature, events of
default and a variable liquidated damages clause.
The
initial relative fair value assigned to the embedded derivatives was
$175,321.
In
conjunction with the Notes, the Company issued warrants to purchase 5,900,000
shares of common stock. The accounting treatment of the derivatives and warrants
requires that the Company record the warrants at their fair values as of the
inception date of the debt issuance, which totaled $929,840.
The
Company recorded the fair value of the derivatives ($175,321) and warrants
($929,840) to debt discount, aggregating $1,105,161, which will be amortized to
interest expense over the term of the Notes. Amortization of $847,261 and
$257,900 was recorded for the year ended September 30, 2007 and 2006,
respectively.
In
June 2007, the Company issued 29,691,412 shares of its common stock in exchange
for the convertible notes dated June 15, 2007 and related accrued
interest.
10%
Secured Convertible Promissory Note dated April 23, 2007
On
April 23, 2007, the Company issued a $100,000 related party convertible
promissory note due April 23, 2008 with interest at 10% per annum due upon
maturity. The note is convertible at any time prior to maturity, at
the holder’s option, at $0.50 per share. At maturity, the note,
including any accrued and unpaid interest, is convertible at $0.15 per share.
The Company has granted the noteholder a security interest in all the Company’s
assets.
In
conjunction with the issuance of the notes, the Company issued 200,000 warrants
to purchase the Company’s common stock at $0.50 per share over a five year
term.
In
accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 98-5, Accounting for
Convertible Securities with a Beneficial Conversion Features or Contingently
Adjustable Conversion Ratios (“EITF 98-5”), the Company recognized an embedded
beneficial conversion feature present in the Convertible Note. The Company
allocated a portion of the proceeds equal to the intrinsic value of that feature
to additional paid-in capital. The Company recognized and measured an aggregate
of $13,333 of the proceeds, which is equal to the intrinsic value of the
embedded beneficial conversion feature, to additional paid-in capital and a
discount against the Convertible Note. The debt discount attributed to the
beneficial conversion feature is amortized over the Convertible Note’s maturity
period (one year) as interest expense.
In
connection with the placement of the Convertible Notes the Company issued
non-detachable warrants granting the holders the right to acquire 200,000 shares
of the Company’s common stock at $0.50 per share. The warrants expire
five years from the issuance. In accordance with Emerging Issues Task
Force Issue 00-27, Application of Issue No. 98-5 to Certain Convertible
Instruments (“EITF – 0027”), the Company recognized the value attributable to
the warrants in the amount of $40,840 to warrant liabilities (See note A above)
and a discount against the Convertible Note. The Company valued the
warrants in accordance with EITF 00-27 using the Black-Scholes pricing model and
the following assumptions: contractual terms of 5 years, an average risk free
interest rate of 4.55%, a dividend yield of 0%, and volatility of 207.45%. The
debt discount attributed to the value of the warrants issued is amortized over
the Convertible Note’s maturity period (one year) as interest
expense.
APPLIED
DNA SCIENCES, INC
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER
30, 2007 and 2006
NOTE
D – PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF CONVERTIBLE NOTES (continued)
The
Company recorded the intrinsic value of the embedded beneficial conversion
feature ($13,333) and warrants ($40,840) to debt discount, aggregating $54,173,
which will be amortized to interest expense over the term of the Notes.
Amortization of $23,747 was recorded for the year ended September 30,
2007.
10%
Secured Convertible Promissory Notes dated June 27, 2007
On
June 27, 2007, the Company issued $150,000 convertible promissory notes due June
27, 2007 with interest at 10% per annum due upon maturity. The note
is convertible at any time prior to maturity, at the holder’s option, at $0.50
per share. At maturity, the note, including any accrued and unpaid
interest, is convertible at $0.15 per share. The Company has granted the
noteholder a security interest in all the Company’s assets.
In
conjunction with the issuance of the notes, the Company issued 300,000 warrants
to purchase the Company’s common stock at $0.50 per share over a five year term.
The Company valued the warrants using the Black-Scholes pricing model and the
following assumptions: contractual terms of 5 years, an average risk free
interest rate of 4.55%, a dividend yield of 0%, and volatility of 207.45% as a
charge against current operations.
10%
Secured Convertible Promissory Note dated June 30, 2007
On
June 30, 2007, the Company issued a $250,000 related party convertible
promissory note due June 30, 2008 with interest at 10% per annum due upon
maturity. The note is convertible at any time prior to maturity, at
the holder’s option, at $0.50 per share. At maturity, the note,
including any accrued and unpaid interest, is convertible at $0.0877 per share.
The Company has granted the noteholder a security interest in all the Company’s
assets.
In
conjunction with the issuance of the notes, the Company issued 500,000 warrants
to purchase the Company’s common stock at $0.50 per share over a five year
term.
In
accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 98-5, Accounting for
Convertible Securities with a Beneficial Conversion Features or Contingently
Adjustable Conversion Ratios (“EITF 98-5”), the Company recognized an embedded
beneficial conversion feature present in the Convertible Note. The Company
allocated a portion of the proceeds equal to the intrinsic value of that feature
to additional paid-in capital. The Company recognized and measured an aggregate
of $63,454 of the proceeds, which is equal to the intrinsic value of the
embedded beneficial conversion feature, to additional paid-in capital and a
discount against the Convertible Note. The debt discount attributed to the
beneficial conversion feature is amortized over the Convertible Note’s maturity
period (one year) as interest expense.
In
connection with the placement of the Convertible Notes the Company issued
non-detachable warrants granting the holders the right to acquire 500,000 shares
of the Company’s common stock at $0.50 per share. The warrants expire
five years from the issuance. In accordance with Emerging Issues Task
Force Issue 00-27, Application of Issue No. 98-5 to Certain Convertible
Instruments (“EITF – 0027”), the Company recognized the value attributable to
the warrants in the amount of $38,900 to warrant liabilities (See note A above)
and a discount against the Convertible Note. The Company valued the
warrants in accordance with EITF 00-27 using the Black-Scholes pricing model and
the following assumptions: contractual terms of 5 years, an average risk free
interest rate of 4.92%,
a
dividend yield of 0%, and volatility of 123.8%. The debt discount attributed to
the value of the warrants issued is amortized over the Convertible Note’s
maturity period (one year) as interest expense.
The
Company recorded the intrinsic value of the embedded beneficial conversion
feature ($63,454) and warrants ($38,900) to debt discount, aggregating $102,354,
which will be amortized to interest expense over the term of the Notes.
Amortization of $25,799 was recorded for the year ended September 30,
2007.
10%
Secured Convertible Promissory Note dated July 30, 2007
On
July 30, 2007, the Company issued a $200,000 related party convertible
promissory note due July 30, 2008 with interest at 10% per annum due upon
maturity. The note is convertible at any time prior to maturity, at
the holder’s option, at $0.50 per share. At maturity, the note,
including any accrued and unpaid interest, is convertible at $0.10257 per share.
The Company has granted the noteholder a security interest in all the Company’s
assets.
In
conjunction with the issuance of the notes, the Company issued 400,000 warrants
to purchase the Company’s common stock at $0.50 per share over a five year
term.
APPLIED
DNA SCIENCES, INC
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER
30, 2007 and 2006
NOTE
D – PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF CONVERTIBLE NOTES (continued)
In
accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 98-5, Accounting for
Convertible Securities with a Beneficial Conversion Features or Contingently
Adjustable Conversion Ratios (“EITF 98-5”), the Company recognized an embedded
beneficial conversion feature present in the Convertible Note. The Company
allocated a portion of the proceeds equal to the intrinsic value of that feature
to additional paid-in capital. The Company recognized and measured an aggregate
of $33,991 of the proceeds, which is equal to the intrinsic value of the
embedded beneficial conversion feature, to additional paid-in capital and a
discount against the Convertible Note. The debt discount attributed to the
beneficial conversion feature is amortized over the Convertible Note’s maturity
period (one year) as interest expense.
10%
Secured Convertible Promissory Note dated July 30, 2007
(continued)
In
connection with the placement of the Convertible Notes the Company issued
non-detachable warrants granting the holders the right to acquire 400,000 shares
of the Company’s common stock at $0.50 per share. The warrants expire
five years from the issuance. In accordance with Emerging Issues Task
Force Issue 00-27, Application of Issue No. 98-5 to Certain Convertible
Instruments (“EITF – 0027”), the Company recognized the value attributable to
the warrants in the amount of $15,920 to warrant liabilities (See note A above)
and a discount against the Convertible Note. The Company valued the
warrants in accordance with EITF 00-27 using the Black-Scholes pricing model and
the following assumptions: contractual terms of 5 years, an average risk free
interest rate of 4.64%, a dividend yield of 0%, and volatility of 72.84%. The
debt discount attributed to the value of the warrants issued is amortized over
the Convertible Note’s maturity period (one year) as interest
expense.
The
Company recorded the intrinsic value of the embedded beneficial conversion
feature ($33,991) and warrants ($15,920) to debt discount, aggregating $49,911,
which will be amortized to interest expense over the term of the Notes.
Amortization of $8,341 was recorded for the year ended September 30,
2007.
10%
Secured Convertible Promissory Note dated August 8, 2007
On
July 30, 2007, the Company issued a $100,000 convertible promissory note due
August 30, 2008 with interest at 10% per annum due upon maturity. The
note is convertible at any time prior to maturity, at the holder’s option, at
$0.50 per share. At maturity, the note, including any accrued and
unpaid interest, is convertible at $0.09627 per share. The Company has granted
the noteholder a security interest in all the Company’s assets.
In
conjunction with the issuance of the notes, the Company issued 200,000 warrants
to purchase the Company’s common stock at $0.50 per share over a five year
term.
In
accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 98-5, Accounting for
Convertible Securities with a Beneficial Conversion Features or Contingently
Adjustable Conversion Ratios (“EITF 98-5”), the Company recognized an embedded
beneficial conversion feature present in the Convertible Note. The Company
allocated a portion of the proceeds equal to the intrinsic value of that feature
to additional paid-in capital. The Company recognized and measured an aggregate
of $24,643 of the proceeds, which is equal to the intrinsic value of the
embedded beneficial conversion feature, to additional paid-in capital and a
discount against the Convertible Note. The debt discount attributed to the
beneficial conversion feature is amortized over the Convertible Note’s maturity
period (one year) as interest expense.
In
connection with the placement of the Convertible Notes the Company issued
non-detachable warrants granting the holders the right to acquire 200,000 shares
of the Company’s common stock at $0.50 per share. The warrants expire
five years from the issuance. In accordance with Emerging Issues Task
Force Issue 00-27, Application of Issue No. 98-5 to Certain Convertible
Instruments (“EITF – 0027”), the Company recognized the value attributable to
the warrants in the amount of $7,960 to warrant liabilities (See note A above)
and a discount against the Convertible Note. The Company valued the
warrants in accordance with EITF 00-27 using the Black-Scholes pricing model and
the following assumptions: contractual terms of 5 years, an average risk free
interest rate of 4.69%, a dividend yield of 0%, and volatility of 92.71%. The
debt discount attributed to the value of the warrants issued is amortized over
the Convertible Note’s maturity period (one year) as interest
expense.
The
Company recorded the intrinsic value of the embedded beneficial conversion
feature ($24,643) and warrants ($7,960) to debt discount, aggregating $32,603,
which will be amortized to interest expense over the term of the Notes.
Amortization of $4,734 was recorded for the year ended September 30,
2007.
10%
Secured Convertible Promissory Note dated September 28, 2007
On
September 8, 2007, the Company issued a $300,000 related party convertible
promissory note due September 28, 2008 with interest at 10% per annum due upon
maturity. The note is convertible at any time prior to maturity, at
the holder’s option, at $0.50 per share. At maturity, the note,
including any accrued and unpaid interest, is convertible at $0.06643 per share.
The Company has granted the noteholder a security interest in all the Company’s
assets.
APPLIED
DNA SCIENCES, INC
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER
30, 2007 and 2006
In
conjunction with the issuance of the notes, the Company issued 600,000 warrants
to purchase the Company’s common stock at $0.50 per share over a five year
term.
In
accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 98-5, Accounting for
Convertible Securities with a Beneficial Conversion Features or Contingently
Adjustable Conversion Ratios (“EITF 98-5”), the Company recognized an embedded
beneficial conversion feature present in the Convertible Note. The Company
allocated a portion of the proceeds equal to the intrinsic value of that feature
to additional paid-in capital. The Company recognized and measured an aggregate
of $151,604 of the proceeds, which is equal to the intrinsic value of the
embedded beneficial conversion feature, to additional paid-in capital and a
discount against the Convertible Note. The debt discount attributed to the
beneficial conversion feature is amortized over the Convertible Note’s maturity
period (one year) as interest expense.
In
connection with the placement of the Convertible Notes the Company issued
non-detachable warrants granting the holders the right to acquire 600,000 shares
of the Company’s common stock at $0.50 per share. The warrants expire
five years from the issuance. In accordance with Emerging Issues Task
Force Issue 00-27, Application of Issue No. 98-5 to Certain Convertible
Instruments (“EITF – 0027”), the Company recognized the value attributable to
the warrants in the amount of $32,580 to warrant liabilities (See note A above)
and a discount against the Convertible Note. The Company valued the
warrants in accordance with EITF 00-27 using the Black-Scholes pricing model and
the following assumptions: contractual terms of 5 years, an average risk free
interest rate of 4.23%, a dividend yield of 0%, and volatility of 102.39%. The
debt discount attributed to the value of the warrants issued is amortized over
the Convertible Note’s maturity period (one year) as interest
expense.
The
Company recorded the intrinsic value of the embedded beneficial conversion
feature($151,604) and warrants ($32,580) to debt discount, aggregating $184,184,
which will be amortized to interest expense over the term of the Notes.
Amortization of $1,009 was recorded for the year ended September 30,
2007.
Revaluation
of Warrant Liability
At
September 30, 2006, in accordance with SFAS 133 “Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities”, the Company revalued the warrants issued
subject to registration rights as of September 30, 2006 using the Black-Scholes
option pricing model (see Note G). Assumptions were as follows: risk
free rate- 4.57 to 4.90%, a volatility of 127.02% and a deemed fair value of
common stock of $0.10, which was the closing price of the Company’s common stock
on September 30, 2006. The difference of $16,844,837 between the fair value of
the warrants as of September 30, 2006 and the previous valuation as of September
2005 has been recorded as a gain on revaluation of warrant liability, and
included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. As described in
Note A above, in September 2007, the Company exchanged common stock for the
remaining Secured Convertible Promissory Notes that contained embedded
derivatives such as certain conversion features, variable interest features,
call options and default provisions as described above. As a result, the Company
reclassified the warrant liabilities in accordance with FSP EITF 00-19-2,
Accounting for Registration Payment Arrangements ("FSP
00-19-2") in conjunction with the convertible promissory notes
to equity as of the conversion date of the related debt.
NOTE
E – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
At
September 30, 2007 and 2006, notes payable are as follows:
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2%, 160,000 shares prior to October 31, 2005 or 180,000 shares after that
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On
November 28, 2006, the Company issued 180,000 shares of its common stock as
settlement of the outstanding related party note payable of $410,429 and related
accrued interest of $8,884.
APPLIED
DNA SCIENCES, INC
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER
30, 2007
NOTE
E – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (continued)
In
July 2005, the Company entered into a license agreement with Biowell, whereby
the Company granted Biowell an exclusive license to sell, market, and
sub-license certain of the Company’s products in most Asian countries and
certain Middle Eastern countries. In the event that Biowell shall
sub-license the products within its territories, Biowell shall pay the Company
50% of all fees, payments or consideration or any kind received in connection
with the grant of the sublicense. Biowell is required to pay a royalty of 10% on
all net sales made and is required to meet certain minimum annual net sales in
its various territories. Cumulative royalties earned from the period July 2005
through September 30, 2007 and 2006 totaled $-0- and $36,851, respectively and
is included in other income. Net amounts owed to the Company by Biowell in
connection with the royalty agreement as of September 30, 2007 and 2006 are $-0-
and $ 8,419, respectively. By letter dated November 1, 2007, we terminated
Biowell’s rights as licensee with respect to Australia, China and certain other
countries in Asia because of Biowell’s failure to pay us certain fees, payments
or consideration in connection with the grant of the license. In
addition, we terminated the exclusivity of the license with respect to certain
Middle Eastern and other Asian countries because of Biowell’s failure to meet
certain minimum annual net sales in each of the various countries covered by the
license.
On
March 29, 2006, and April 13, 2006, the Company borrowed $200,000 in the
aggregate, at a rate of 7.5% per annum, from BioCogent, Ltd., (“BioCogent”), an
entity controlled by the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer. These
loans were due and payable upon the earlier to occur of (1) the close of
business on June 30, 2006, or (2) the closing of the issuance and sale by the
Company of its securities for gross proceeds of at least
$250,000. These loans were paid in full as of September 30,
2006.
The
Company’s current and former officers and shareholders have advanced funds to
the Company for travel related and working capital purposes. No
formal repayment terms or arrangements existed. There were no advances due at
September 30, 2007 and 2006.
During
the year ended September 30, 2006, $ 18,900 of its sales of products , or 100%
of total sales were made to Dr. Suwelack Skin & Health Care AG, (“Dr.
Suwelack”), an entity in which the Company’s Chief Executive Officer is
President. As of September 30, 2007, there were no amounts owed to the Company
by Dr. Suwelak.
During
the years ended September 30, 2007 and 2006. the Company’s Chief Executive
Officer, or entities controlled by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, have
advanced funds to the Company in the form of convertible promissory notes for
working capital purposes (see Note D)
NOTE
F – CAPITAL STOCK
The
Company is authorized to issue 410,000,000 shares of common stock, with a $0.001
par value per share as the result of a shareholder meeting conducted on May 16,
2007. Prior to the May 16, 2007 share increase, the Company was
authorized to issue 250,000,000 shares of common stock with a $0.001 par value
per share. In addition, the Company is authorized to issue 10,000,000 shares of
preferred stock with a $0.001 par value per share. The preferred
stock is convertible at the option of the holder into common stock at the rate
of twenty-five (25) shares of common for every one share of preferred at the
option of the holder .
Preferred
and Common Stock Transactions During the Year Ended September 30,
2006
In
October 2005, the Company issued 100,000 shares of common stock in exchange for
consulting services. The Company valued the shares issued at approximately $0.75
per share for a total of $75,000, which represents the fair value of the
services received which did not differ materially from the value of the stock
issued.
In
October 2005, the Company cancelled 350,000 shares previously issued for
services valued at $210,000.
In
October 2005, the Company issued 400,000 shares of common stock for services
rendered at $0.50 per share for a total of $200,000 which represents the fair
value of the services received which did not differ materially from value of the
stock issued.
In
December 2005, the Company issued 40,000 shares of common stock subscribed for
cash at $0.50 per share for a total of $20,000 pursuant to the terms of a
subscription payable. This issuance is considered exempt under Regulation D of
the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 506 promulgated thereunder.
In
December 2005, in connection with debt financing, the Company issued 5,500,000
warrants to purchase the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.50
for five years. The fair value attributable to the warrants of
$563,750 was recorded as to current period operations with an offsetting
adjustment to additional paid in capital.
In
January 2006, the Company cancelled 250,000 shares previously issued for
services valued at $150,000.
In
January 2006, the Company issued 2,096,139 penalty shares pursuant to a
registration rights agreement. In connection with the 7,371,000 million
convertible debt financing in the quarter ended March 31, 2005, the Company was
obligated to complete a stock registration by July 2005. Since the registration
statement was not effective by July 2005, the Company paid the required $257,985
of liquidated damages in shares of Company stock accruing at the rate of 3.5%
per month on the face value of the Notes for the month of November and December
2005. The Company valued the shares issued at approximately $0.25 per share for
a total of $515,973. The Company continues to accrue the penalties relating to
the pending registration statement.
APPLIED
DNA SCIENCES, INC
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER
30, 2007
NOTE
F – CAPITAL STOCK (continued)
In
February 2006, the Company issued 160,000 shares of common stock in exchange for
consulting services. The Company valued the shares issued at approximately $0.17
per share for a total of $27,200, which represents the fair value of the
services received which did not differ materially from the value of the stock
issued
In
February 2006, the Company issued 3,800,000 shares of common stock in exchange
for consulting services. The Company valued the shares issued at approximately
$0.16 per share for a total of $608,000, which represents the fair value of the
services received which did not differ materially from the value of the stock
issued
In
March 2006, the Company cancelled 150,000 shares previously issued for services
valued at $120,000.
In
July 2006, the Company issued 2,400,000 shares of common stock in exchange for
consulting services. The Company valued the shares at $0.20 per share for a
total of $480,000, which represents the fair value of the services received
which did not differ materially from the value of the stock
issued.
Preferred
and Common Stock Transactions During the Year Ended September 30,
2007:
In
December 2006, the Company issued 180,000 shares of common stock in settlement
of a previously incurred related party debt of $410,429. The Company
valued the shares issued at approximately $0.09 per share for a total of
$16,200, which represents the fair value of the shares at the date of
issuance. The Company recorded the balance of the debt, or $394,229
from the extinguishment of a related party debt as additional paid in
capital.
In May
2007, the Company issued 9,645,752 shares of common stock in exchange for
secured convertible promissory notes of $1,000,000 and related accrued
interest.
In
June 2007, the Company issued 29,691,412 shares of common stock in exchange for
secured convertible promissory notes of $2,950,000 and related accrued
interest.
In
September 2007, the Company issued 19,782,112 shares of common stock in exchange
for secured convertible promissory notes of $1,500,000 and related accrued
interest.
NOTE
G – STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
Warrants
The
following table summarizes the changes in warrants outstanding and the related
prices for the shares of the Company's common stock issued to non-employees of
the Company. These warrants were granted in lieu of cash compensation for
services performed or financing expenses in connection with the sale of the
Company's common stock.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Warrants
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding
|
|
|
Weighted
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercisable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Remaining
|
|
|
Average
|
|
|
Weighted
|
|
|
Weighted
|
|
Exercise
|
|
|
Number
|
|
|
Contractual
|
|
|
Exercise
|
|
|
Average
|
|
|
Average
|
|
Prices
|
|
|
Outstanding
|
|
|
Life
(Years)
|
|
|
Price
|
|
|
Exercisable
|
|
|
Exercise
Price
|
|
$0.09
|
|
|
|
18,900,000 |
|
|
|
3.92 |
|
|
$ |
0.09 |
|
|
|
18,900,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.09 |
|
$0.10
|
|
|
|
9,105,464 |
|
|
|
6.84 |
|
|
$ |
0.10 |
|
|
|
9,105,464 |
|
|
$ |
0.10 |
|
$0.20
|
|
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
|
1.13 |
|
|
$ |
0.20 |
|
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.20 |
|
$0.50
|
|
|
|
18,650,000 |
|
|
|
3.55 |
|
|
$ |
0.50 |
|
|
|
18,650,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.50 |
|
$0.55
|
|
|
|
9,000,000 |
|
|
|
0.92 |
|
|
$ |
0.55 |
|
|
|
9,000,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.55 |
|
$0.60
|
|
|
|
8,847,000 |
|
|
|
1.67 |
|
|
$ |
0.60 |
|
|
|
8,847,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.60 |
|
$0.70
|
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
1.28 |
|
|
$ |
0.70 |
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.70 |
|
$0.75 |
|
|
|
17,727,000 |
|
|
|
2.00 |
|
|
$ |
0.75 |
|
|
|
17,727,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.75 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
82,434,464 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
82,434,464 |
|
|
|
|
|
APPLIED
DNA SCIENCES, INC
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER
30, 2007
b
NOTE
G – STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS (continued)
Transactions
involving warrants are summarized as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted
Average
|
|
|
|
Number
of
|
|
|
Price
Per
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Share
|
|
Balance,
September 30, 2005
|
|
|
36,869,464
|
|
|
|
0.67
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
35,500,000
|
|
|
|
0.29
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Canceled
or expired
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Outstanding
at September 30, 2006
|
|
|
72,369,464
|
|
|
|
0.48
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
11,200,000
|
|
|
|
0.18
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Canceled
or expired
|
|
|
(1,135,000
|
)
|
|
|
(0.70
|
)
|
Balance,
September 30, 2007
|
|
|
82,434,464
|
|
|
$
|
0.43
|
|
Employee
Stock Options
The
following table summarizes the changes in options outstanding and the related
prices for the shares of the Company's common stock issued to employees of the
Company under a non-qualified employee stock option plan.
APPLIED
DNA SCIENCES, INC
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER
30, 2007
NOTE
G – STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS (continued)
Options
Outstanding
|
|
|
Options
Exercisable
|
|
Exercise
Prices
|
|
|
Number
Outstanding
|
|
|
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
(Years)
|
|
|
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
|
|
|
Number
Exercisable
|
|
|
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
0.68
|
|
|
|
3,660,000
|
|
|
|
4.00
|
|
|
$
|
0.68
|
|
|
|
3,660,000
|
|
|
$
|
0.68
|
|
|
0.09
|
|
|
|
2,000,000
|
|
|
|
4.16
|
|
|
|
0.09
|
|
|
|
2,000,000
|
|
|
|
0.09
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,660,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,660,000
|
|
|
|
0.47
|
|
Transactions
involving stock options issued to employees are summarized as
follows:
|
|
Number
of
Shares
|
|
|
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price Per
Share
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding
at October 1, 2005
|
|
|
3,660,000
|
|
|
$
|
0.68
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
2,000,000
|
|
|
|
0.09
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Cancelled
or expired
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Outstanding
at September 30, 2006
|
|
|
5,660,000
|
|
|
$
|
0.47
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Canceled
or expired
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Outstanding
at September 30, 2007
|
|
|
5,660,000
|
|
|
$
|
0.47
|
|
The
Company did not grant any employee options during the year ended September 30,
2007.
Effective
January, 2006, the Company adopted SFAS 123R and recognized compensation expense
in its financial statements in fiscal 2006. Prior to the adoption of SFAS 123R,
the Company accounted for its stock option plans according to Accounting
Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees.”
Accordingly, no compensation costs were recognized upon issuance or exercise of
stock options for fiscal 2005.
SFAS
No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” required the disclosure of
the estimated fair value of employee option grants and their impact on net
income using option pricing models that are designed to estimate the value of
options that, unlike employee stock options, can be traded at any time and are
transferable. In addition to restrictions on trading, employee stock options may
include other restrictions such as vesting periods. Further, such models require
the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected volatility of
the stock price.
NOTE
H – INCOME TAXES
The
Company has adopted Financial Accounting Standard No. 109 which requires the
recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax
consequences of events that have been included in the financial statement or tax
returns. Under this method, deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined
based on the difference between financial statements and tax bases of assets and
liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the
differences are expected to reverse. Temporary differences between taxable
income reported for financial reporting purposes and income tax purposes are
insignificant.
At
September 30, 2007, the Company has available for federal income tax purposes a
net operating loss carryforward of approximately $140,000,000, expiring in the
year 2027, that may be used to offset future taxable income. The Company has
provided a valuation reserve against the full amount of the net operating loss
benefit, since in the opinion of management based upon the earnings history of
the Company; it is more likely than not that the benefits will not be realized.
Due to significant changes in the Company's ownership, as well as non compliance
with filing requirements of corporate tax returns for past several years, the
future use of its existing net operating losses may be limited. Components of
deferred tax assets as of September 30, 2007 are as follows:
APPLIED
DNA SCIENCES, INC
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER
30, 2007
NOTE
H – INCOME TAXES (continued)
Non
current:
|
|
|
|
|
Net
operating loss carryforward
|
|
$
|
49,000,000
|
|
Valuation
allowance
|
|
|
(49,000,000
|
)
|
Net
deferred tax asset
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
NOTE
I – LOSS PER SHARE
The
following table presents the computation of basic and diluted losses per
share:
|
|
For
the Year Ended
|
|
|
For
the Year Ended
|
|
|
|
September
30, 2007
|
|
|
September
30, 2006
|
|
Loss
available for common shareholders
|
|
$
|
(13,304,833
|
)
|
|
$
|
(2,410,237
|
)
|
Basic
and fully diluted loss per share
|
|
$
|
(0.10
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.02
|
)
|
Weighted
average common shares outstanding
|
|
|
135,229,885
|
|
|
|
116,911,022
|
|
Net
loss per share is based upon the weighted average of shares of common stock
outstanding
NOTE
J – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Operating
Lease Commitments
The
Company leases office space under operating lease in Stony Brook, New Yorkfor
its corporate use from an entity controlled by significant former shareholder,
expiring in October 2008. In November 2005, the Company vacated the Los Angeles
facility to relocated to the new Stony Brook New York address Total
lease rental expenses for the years ended on September 30, 2007 and 2006, was
$49,000 and $50,812, respectively.
Commitments
for minimum rentals under non-cancelable lease at September 30, 2007 are as
follows:
Year
ended September 30,
|
|
|
82,218
|
|
2008
|
|
$
|
6,854
|
|
2009
|
|
|
-
|
|
2010
|
|
|
-
|
|
2011
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
2012
and thereafter
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
$
|
99,102
|
|
Employment
and Consulting Agreements
The
Company has consulting agreements with outside contractors, certain of whom are
also Company stockholders. The Agreements are generally month to
month.
Litigation
In
January 2006, a former employee of the Company filed a complaint alleging
wrongful termination against the Company. The former employee is seeking
$230,000 in damages. The Company believes that it has meritorious defenses to
the plaintiff’s claims and intends to vigorously defend itself against the
Plaintiff’s claims. Management believes the ultimate outcome of this matter will
not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial
position or results of operations.
The
Company is subject to other legal proceedings and claims, which arise in the
ordinary course of its business. Although occasional adverse decisions or
settlements may occur, the Company believes that the final disposition of such
matters should not have a material adverse effect on its financial position,
results of operations or liquidity.
APPLIED
DNA SCIENCES, INC
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER
30, 2007
NOTE
J – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (continued)
Registration
of Company’s Shares of Common Stock
Until
the Company successfully completes its pending registration statement on SEC
Form SB-2, the Company is subject to liquidated damages. In
connection with the $ 1,465,000 and $ 7,371,000 million convertible debt
financing during the quarters ended December 31, 2004 and March 31, 2005,
respectively, , the Company was obligated to deliver registered shares
underlying the convertible notes and warrants by July 2005. Since the
registration was not effective by July 2005, the Company has been accruing and
charging to operations the stipulated liquidated damages in shares of Company
stock accruing at the rate of 3.5% per month on the face value of the previously
issued convertible notes. As of September 30, 2007, the Company has
not had a registration statement declared effective relating to the common stock
underlying the Notes and related warrants and in accordance with EITF 00-19-2,
the Company evaluated the likelihood of achieving registration statement
effectiveness . The Company has charged to operations penalties of
$7,725,585 for the year ended September 30, 2007 and has accrued $11,750,941 as
of September 30, 2007 to account for these potential liquidated damages until
the expected effectiveness of the registration statement is achieved (see Note
C).
Matters
Voluntarily Reported to the SEC and Securities Act Violations
We
previously disclosed that we were investigating the circumstances surrounding
certain issuances of 8,550,000 shares to employees and consultants in July 2005,
and engaged outside counsel to conduct this investigation. We have
voluntarily reported our current findings from the investigation to the SEC, and
we have agreed to provide the SEC with further information arising from the
investigation. We believe that the issuance of 8,000,000 shares to
employees in July 2005 was effectuated by both our former President and our
former Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer without approval of the
Board of Directors. These former officers received a total of
3,000,000 of these shares. In addition, it appears that the 8,000,000 shares
issued in July 2005, as well as an additional 550,000 shares issued to employees
and consultants in March, May and August 2005, were improperly issued without a
restrictive legend stating that the shares could not be resold legally except in
compliance with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The members
of our management who effectuated the stock issuances that are being examined in
the investigation no longer work for us. We believe that we may incur
significant costs and expenses in continuing this investigation. In the event
that any of the exemptions from registration with respect to the issuance of the
Company’s common stock under federal and applicable state securities laws were
not available, the Company may be subject to claims by federal and state
regulators for any such violations. In addition, if any purchaser of the
Company’s common stock were to prevail in a suit resulting from a violation of
federal or applicable state securities laws, the Company could be liable to
return the amount paid for such securities with interest thereon, less the
amount of any income received thereon, upon tender of such securities, or for
damages if the purchaser no longer owns the securities. As of the date of these
financial statements, the Company is not aware of any alleged specific violation
or the likelihood of any claim. There can be no assurance that litigation
asserting such claims will not be initiated, or that the Company would prevail
in any such litigation.
The
Company is unable to predict the extent of its ultimate liability with respect
to any and all future securities matters. The costs and other effects of any
future litigation, government investigations, legal and administrative cases and
proceedings, settlements, judgments and investigations, claims and changes in
this matter could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial
condition and operating results.
NOTE
K – GOING CONCERN
The
accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis,
which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities
in the normal course of business. As shown in the accompanying financial
statements during year ended September 30, 2007, the Company incurred a loss of
$13,304,833. These factors among others may indicate that the Company will be
unable to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of
time.
The
Company's existence is dependent upon management's ability to develop profitable
operations. Management is devoting substantially all of its efforts to
developing DNA embedded biotechnology security solutions in the United States
and there can be no assurance that the Company's efforts will be successful.
However, the planned principal operations have not commenced and no assurance
can be given that management's actions will result in profitable operations or
the resolution of its liquidity problems. The accompanying statements do not
include any adjustments that might result should the Company be unable to
continue as a going concern.
In
order to improve the Company's liquidity, the Company's management is actively
pursuing additional equity financing through discussions with investment bankers
and private investors. There can be no assurance the Company will be successful
in its effort to secure additional equity financing (see Note
L).
APPLIED
DNA SCIENCES, INC
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER
30, 2007
NOTE
L – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
From
October through December 2007, the Company issued an aggregate of $2,650,000 10%
Secured Convertible Promissory Notes with an automatic conversion one year from
issuance at a weighted average conversion price of $0.0884. Additionally, the
notes are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at any time, at
the option of the noteholder, prior to the automatic conversion date, at the
greater of (i) 50% of the average price of the Company’s common stock for the
ten trading days prior to the date of the notice of conversion and (ii) the
automatic conversion price.
In
conjunction with the issuance of the 10% Secured Convertible Promissory Notes,
the Company issued 5,300,000 warrants to purchase its common stock for cash or
on a cashless basis at $0.50 per share exercisable over four years with certain
redemption features.
Additionally,
in conjunction with the private placement of the above described notes, the
Company paid an aggregate of $724,809 to its exclusive placement agent of which
$327,500 was towards accrued libilities.
On
November 5, 2007, Jun-Jei Sheu resigned as a director of the
Company.
On
December 21, 2007, the Board of Directors appointed Kurt Jensen the Chief
Financial Officer taking over the position from Dr. James A.
Hayward. Dr. Hayward will continue to serve as President, Chief
Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors.
APPLIED
DNA SCIENCES, INC.
|
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December
31,
|
|
|
September
30,
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2007
|
|
ASSETS
|
Current
assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
|
|
$ |
845,652 |
|
|
$ |
25,185 |
|
Accounts
Receivable
|
|
|
14,007 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Prepaid
expenses
|
|
|
63,125 |
|
|
|
101,000 |
|
Restricted
cash
|
|
|
299,920 |
|
|
|
399,920 |
|
Total
current assets
|
|
|
1,222,704 |
|
|
|
526,105 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property,
plant and equipment-net of accumulated depreciation of $97,967 and
$82,825, respectively
|
|
|
95,886 |
|
|
|
105,537 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deposits
|
|
|
8,322 |
|
|
|
13,822 |
|
Capitalized
finance costs-net of accumulated amortization of
$68,589
|
|
|
366,411 |
|
|
|
29,503 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Intangible
assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Patients,
net of accumulated amortization of $27,158 and $25,445, respectively (Note
B)
|
|
|
7,099 |
|
|
|
8,812 |
|
Intellectual
property, net of accumulated amortization and write off of $7,793,839 and
$7,702,891, respectively (Note B)
|
|
|
1,637,061 |
|
|
|
1,728,009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
Assets
|
|
$ |
3,337,483 |
|
|
$ |
2,411,788 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES
AND DEFICIENCY IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
|
Current
liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts
payable and accrued liabilities
|
|
$ |
12,360,093 |
|
|
$ |
13,215,975 |
|
Convertible
notes payable, net of unamortized discount (Note D)
|
|
|
2,237,042 |
|
|
|
740,405 |
|
Other
current liabilities
|
|
|
299,920 |
|
|
|
399,920 |
|
Total
current liabilities
|
|
|
14,897,055 |
|
|
|
14,356,300 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitments
and contingencies (Note J)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deficiency
in Stockholders' Equity- (Note F)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred
stock, par value $0.001 per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 60,000
issued and outstanding
|
|
|
6 |
|
|
|
6 |
|
Common
stock, par value $0.001 per share; 410,000,000 shares authorized;
190,761,603 and 180,281,661 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2007
and September 30, 2007, respectively
|
|
|
190,761 |
|
|
|
180,281 |
|
Additional
paid in capital
|
|
|
130,955,788 |
|
|
|
128,448,584 |
|
Accumulated
deficit
|
|
|
(142,706,127 |
) |
|
|
(140,573,383 |
) |
Total
deficiency in stockholders' equity
|
|
|
(11,559,572 |
) |
|
|
(11,944,512 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
liabilities and Deficiency in Stockholders' Equity
|
|
$ |
3,337,483 |
|
|
$ |
2,411,788 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See
the accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial
statements
|
|
|
|
|
APPLIED
DNA SCIENCES, INC.
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF LOSSES
|
|
(unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three
Months Ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales
|
|
$ |
123,167 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
Cost
of sales
|
|
|
(27,890 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
Gross
Profit
|
|
|
95,277 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling,
general and administrative
|
|
|
1,698,269 |
|
|
|
2,054,455 |
|
Research
and development
|
|
|
36,326 |
|
|
|
29,306 |
|
Depreciation
and amortization
|
|
|
107,804 |
|
|
|
107,879 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
operating expenses
|
|
|
1,842,399 |
|
|
|
2,191,640 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS
|
|
|
(1,747,122 |
) |
|
|
(2,191,640 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
gain in revaluation of debt derivative and warrant
liabilities
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
2,098,471 |
|
Other
income
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
977 |
|
Interest
expense
|
|
|
(385,622 |
) |
|
|
(579,030 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
loss before provision for income taxes
|
|
|
(2,132,744 |
) |
|
|
(671,222 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
taxes (benefit)
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET
LOSS
|
|
$ |
(2,132,744 |
) |
|
$ |
(671,222 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
(loss) per share-basic and fully diluted
|
|
$ |
(0.01 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.01 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted
average shares outstanding-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
and fully diluted
|
|
|
182,131,200 |
|
|
|
121,021,515 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See
the accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial
statements
|
|
|
|
|
|
APPLIED
DNA SCIENCES, INC.
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
|
|
(unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three
months ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2006
|
|
Cash
flows from operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
loss
|
|
$ |
(2,132,744 |
) |
|
$ |
(671,222 |
) |
Adjustments
to reconcile net loss to net used in operating
activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation
and amortization
|
|
|
107,804 |
|
|
|
107,879 |
|
Income
attributable to repricing of warrants and debt
derivatives
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(2,098,471 |
) |
Amortization
of capitalized financing costs
|
|
|
60,592 |
|
|
|
388,775 |
|
Amortization
of debt discount attributable to convertible
debentures
|
|
|
324,047 |
|
|
|
455,400 |
|
Common
stock issued in exchange for services rendered
|
|
|
1,040,000 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Change
in assets and liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase
in accounts receivable
|
|
|
(14,007 |
) |
|
|
(977 |
) |
Decrease
in prepaid expenses and deposits
|
|
|
37,875 |
|
|
|
40,000 |
|
Decrease
in other assets
|
|
|
5,500 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Increase
(decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities
|
|
|
(855,607 |
) |
|
|
1,217,460 |
|
Net
cash used in operating activities
|
|
|
(1,426,541 |
) |
|
|
(561,156 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
flows from investing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Decrease
in restricted cash held in escrow
|
|
|
100,000 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Acquisition
of property and equipment, net
|
|
|
(5,492 |
) |
|
|
(11,039 |
) |
Net
cash provided by (used in) investing activities
|
|
|
94,508 |
|
|
|
(11,039 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
flows from financing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds
from issuance of convertible notes
|
|
|
2,152,500 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Net
cash provided by financing activities
|
|
|
2,152,500 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
increase in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
820,467 |
|
|
|
(572,195 |
) |
Cash
and cash equivalents at beginning of period
|
|
|
25,185 |
|
|
|
1,225,304 |
|
Cash
and cash equivalents at end of period
|
|
$ |
845,652 |
|
|
$ |
653,109 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental
Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
paid during period for interest
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Cash
paid during period for taxes
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-cash
transactions:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
stock issued for services
|
|
|
1,040,000 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Common
stock issued in exchange for previously incurred debt
|
|
|
50,275 |
|
|
|
410,429 |
|
See
the accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial
statements
|
Applied
DNA Sciences, Inc
Notes
To Consolidated Financial Statements
December
31, 2007
(unaudited)
NOTE
A — SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES
General
The
accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-QSB, and therefore, do
not include all the information necessary for a fair presentation of financial
position, results of operations and cash flows in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.
In the
opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals)
considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating
results for the three month period ended December 31, 2007 are not necessarily
indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2008. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
should be read in conjunction with the consolidated September 30, 2007 financial
statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company's SEC Form
10-KSB.
Business
and Basis of Presentation
On
September 16, 2002, Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (the "Company") was incorporated
under the laws of the State of Nevada. During the year ended
September 30, 2007, the Company transitioned from a development stage enterprise
to an operating company. The Company is principally devoted to developing DNA
embedded biotechnology security solutions in the United States. To date, the
Company has generated minimum sales revenues from its services and products; it
has incurred expenses and has sustained losses. Consequently, its
operations are subject to all the risks inherent in the establishment of a new
business enterprise. For the period from inception through December
31, 2007, the Company has accumulated losses of $142,706,127.
The
consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, and its
wholly-owned subsidiaries Applied DNA Operations Management, Inc., APDN
(B.V.I.), Inc. and Applied DNA Sciences Europe Limited. Significant
inter-company transactions have been eliminated in
consolidation.
Estimates
The
preparation of the financial statement in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual
results could differ from those estimates.
Revenue
Recognition
Revenues
are derived from research, development, qualification and production testing for
certain commercial products. Revenue from fixed price testing contracts is
generally recorded upon completion of the contracts, which are generally
short-term, or upon completion of identifiable contractual tasks. At the time
the Company enters into a contract that includes multiple tasks, the Company
estimates the amount of actual labor and other costs that will be required to
complete each task based on historical experience. Revenues are recognized which
provide for a profit margin relative to the testing performed. Revenue relative
to each task and from contracts which are time and materials based is recorded
as effort is expended. Billings in excess of amounts earned are deferred. Any
anticipated losses on contracts are charged to income when identified. To the
extent management does not accurately forecast the level of effort required to
complete a contract, or individual tasks within a contract, and the Company is
unable to negotiate additional billings with a customer for cost over-runs, the
Company may incur losses on individual contracts. All selling, general and
administrative costs are treated as period costs and expensed as
incurred.
For
revenue from product sales, the Company recognizes revenue in accordance with
Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104, REVENUE RECOGNITION ("SAB104"), which
superseded Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101, REVENUE RECOGNITION IN FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS ("SAB101"). SAB 101 requires that four basic criteria must be met
before revenue can be recognized: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement
exists; (2) delivery has occurred; (3) the selling price is fixed and
determinable; and (4) collectability is reasonably assured. Determination of
criteria (3) and (4) are based on management's judgments regarding the fixed
nature of the selling prices of the products delivered and the collectability of
those amounts. Provisions for discounts and rebates to customers, estimated
returns and allowances, and other adjustments are provided for in the same
period the related sales are recorded. The Company defers any revenue for which
the product has not been delivered or is subject to refund until such time that
the Company and the customer jointly determine that the product has been
delivered or no refund will be required. At December 31, 2007 the Company did
not have any deferred revenue.
Applied
DNA Sciences, Inc
Notes
To Consolidated Financial Statements
December
31, 2007
(unaudited)
NOTE
A — SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
SAB
104 incorporates Emerging Issues Task Force 00-21 (“EITF 00-21”), MULTIPLE
DELIVERABLE REVENUE ARRANGEMENTS. EITF 00-21 addresses accounting for
arrangements that may involve the delivery or performance of multiple products,
services and/or rights to use assets. The effect of implementing EITF
00-21 on the Company’s financial position and results of operations was not
significant.
Cash
Equivalents
For
the purpose of the accompanying financial statements, all highly liquid
investments with a maturity of three months or less are considered to be cash
equivalents.
Income
Taxes
The
Company has adopted Financial Accounting Standard No. 109 (SFAS 109) which
requires the recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected
future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial
statement or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax liabilities and assets
are determined based on the difference between financial statements and tax
basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year
in which the differences are expected to reverse. Temporary
differences between taxable income reported for financial reporting purposes and
income tax purposes are insignificant.
Property
and Equipment
Property
and equipment are stated at cost and depreciated over their estimated useful
lives of 3 to 5 years using the straight line method. At December 31,
2007 property and equipment consist of:
Computer
equipment
|
|
$
|
27,404
|
|
Lab
equipment
|
|
|
60,464
|
|
Furniture
|
|
|
105,985
|
|
|
|
|
193,853
|
|
Accumulated
Depreciation
|
|
|
(97,967
|
)
|
Net
|
|
$
|
95,886
|
|
Net
Loss Per Share
The
Company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 128,
"Earnings Per Share," specifying the computation, presentation and disclosure
requirements of earnings per share information. Basic earnings per
share has been calculated based upon the weighted average number of common
shares outstanding. Stock options and warrants have been excluded as
common stock equivalents in the diluted earnings per share because they are
either antidilutive, or their effect is not material. Fully diluted shares
outstanding were 245,277,349 and 231,412,185 for the three months ended December
31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
Stock
Based Compensation
In
December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation-Transition and Disclosure-an amendment of SFAS 123." This statement
amends SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," to
provide alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair
value based method of accounting for stock-based employee
compensation. In addition, this statement amends the disclosure
requirements of SFAS No. 123 to require prominent disclosures in both
annual and interim financial statements about the method of accounting for
stock-based employee compensation and the effect of the method used on reported
results. The Company has chosen to continue to account for
stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value method prescribed in APB
Opinion No. 25 and related interpretations. Accordingly, compensation
expense for stock options is measured as the excess, if any, of the fair market
value of the Company's stock at the date of the grant over the exercise price of
the related option. The Company has adopted the annual disclosure provisions of
SFAS No. 148 in its financial reports for the year ended September 30, 2006 and
for the subsequent periods. The Company issued employee unvested employee
options as stock-based compensation during the year ended September 30, 2006 and
therefore has no unrecognized stock compensation related liabilities ended
September 30, 2006. For the year ended September 30, 2007; the Company did not
issue any stock based compensation.
Applied
DNA Sciences, Inc
Notes
To Consolidated Financial Statements
December
31, 2007
(unaudited)
NOTE
A — SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
On
January 1, 2006, we adopted the fair value recognition provisions of Financial
Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
("SFAS") No. 123, Accounting for Stock Based Compensation, to account for
compensation costs under our stock option plans. We previously utilized the
intrinsic value method under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25,
Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (as amended) ("APB 25"). Under the
intrinsic value method prescribed by APB 25, no compensation costs were
recognized for our employee stock options because the option exercise price
equaled the market price on the date of the grant. Prior to January 1, 2006 we
only disclosed the pro forma effects on net income and earnings per share as if
the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123(R) had been
utilized.
In
adopting SFAS No. 123(R), the Company elected to use the modified prospective
method to account for the transition from the intrinsic value method to the fair
value recognition method. Under the modified prospective method, compensation
cost is recognized from the adoption date forward for all new stock options
granted and for any outstanding unvested awards as if the fair value method had
been applied to those awards as of the date of the grant. In the three months
ended December 31, 2007, the Company did not grant employee stock
options.
Concentrations
of Credit Risk
Financial
instruments and related items, which potentially subject the Company to
concentrations of credit risk, consist primarily of cash, cash equivalents and
trade receivables. The Company places its cash and temporary cash
investments with high credit quality institutions. At times, such
investments may be in excess of the FDIC insurance limit. The Company
periodically reviews its trade receivables in determining its allowance for
doubtful accounts. At December 31, 2007, allowance for doubtful receivable was
$0.
Research
and Development
The
Company accounts for research and development costs in accordance with the
Financial Accounting Standards Board's Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 2 ("SFAS 2"), "Accounting for Research and Development Costs.
Under SFAS 2, all research and development costs must be charged to expense as
incurred. Accordingly, internal research and development costs are expensed as
incurred. Third-party research and development costs are expensed
when the contracted work has been performed or as milestone results have been
achieved. Company-sponsored research and development costs related to both
present and future products are expensed in the period incurred. The
Company incurred research and development expenses of $36,326 and $29,306 for
the three months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006,
respectively.
Reclassifications
Certain
reclassifications have been made in prior year's financial statements to conform
to classifications used in the current year.
Advertising
The
Company follows the policy of charging the costs of advertising to expense as
incurred. The Company charged to operations $2,246 and $10,786 as
advertising costs for the three months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006,
respectively.
Intangible
Assets
The
Company amortized its intangible assets using the straight-line method over
their estimated period of benefit. The estimated useful life for
patents is five years while intellectual property uses a seven year useful life.
We periodically evaluate the recoverability of intangible assets and take into
account events or circumstances that warrant revised estimates of useful lives
or that indicate that impairment exists. All of our intangible assets
are subject to amortization.
Applied DNA Sciences, Inc.
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2007
(unaudited)
NOTE
A — SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Restricted
cash / other current liabilities
Restricted
cash is comprised of funds deposited into an escrow account pending consummation
of the placement of convertible debt as of December 31, 2007 (see Note
L). The related obligation is recorded as other current liabilities
until consummation.
Derivative
Financial Instruments
The
Company's derivative financial instruments consisted of embedded derivatives
related to the 10% Secured Convertible Promissory Notes (the “Serial Notes")
issued in 2006. These embedded derivatives included certain conversion features,
variable interest features, call options and default provisions. The accounting
treatment of derivative financial instruments required that the Company record
the derivatives and related warrants at their fair values as of the inception
date of the Note Agreement (estimated at $2,419,719) and at fair value as of
each subsequent balance sheet date. In addition, under the provisions of EITF
Issue No. 00-19, "Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to,
and Potentially Settled in, a Company's Own Stock," as a result of entering into
the Notes, the Company was required to classify all other non-employee stock
options and warrants as derivative liabilities and mark them to market at each
reporting date. Any change in fair value was recorded as
non-operating, non-cash income or expense at each reporting date. If the fair
value of the derivatives is higher at the subsequent balance sheet date, the
Company recorded a non-operating, non-cash charge. If the fair value of the
derivatives is lower at the subsequent balance sheet date, the Company recorded
non-operating, non-cash income. Conversion-related derivatives were valued using
the Binomial Option Pricing Model with the following assumptions: dividend yield
of 0%; annual volatility of 111 to 112%; and risk free interest rate of 4.96 to
5.15% as well as probability analysis related to trading volume restrictions.
The remaining derivatives were valued using discounted cash flows and
probability analysis. The derivatives were classified as long-term
liabilities.
In
December 2006, the FASB issued FSP EITF 00-19-2, Accounting for Registration
Payment Arrangements ("FSP 00-19-2") which addresses accounting for registration
payment arrangements. FSP 00-19-2 specifies that the contingent obligation to
make future payments or otherwise transfer consideration under a registration
payment arrangement, whether issued as a separate agreement or included as a
provision of a financial instrument or other agreement, should be separately
recognized and measured in accordance with FASB Statement No. 5, Accounting for
Contingencies. FSP 00-19-2 further clarifies that a financial instrument subject
to a registration payment arrangement should be accounted for in accordance with
other applicable generally accepted accounting principles without regard to the
contingent obligation to transfer consideration pursuant to the registration
payment arrangement. For registration payment arrangements and financial
instruments subject to those arrangements that were entered into prior to the
issuance of EITF 00-19-2, this guidance shall be effective for financial
statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006 and interim
periods within those fiscal years.
In
September 2007, the Company exchanged common stock for the remaining Secured
Convertible Promissory Notes that contained embedded derivatives such as certain
conversion features, variable interest features, call options and default
provisions as described above. As a result, the Company reclassified the warrant
liabilities recorded in conjunction with the convertible promissory notes to
equity as of the conversion date of the related debt. Additionally,
the Company has an accumulative accrual of $11,750,941 in liquidating damages in
relationship to the previously outstanding convertible promissory notes and
related warrants.
New
Accounting Pronouncements
In
December 2006, the FASB issued FSP EITF 00-19-2, Accounting for Registration
Payment Arrangements ("FSP 00-19-2") which addresses accounting for registration
payment arrangements. FSP 00-19-2 specifies that the contingent obligation to
make future payments or otherwise transfer consideration under a registration
payment arrangement, whether issued as a separate agreement or included as a
provision of a financial instrument or other agreement, should be separately
recognized and measured in accordance with FASB Statement No. 5, Accounting for
Contingencies. FSP 00-19-2 further clarifies that a financial instrument subject
to a registration payment arrangement should be accounted for in accordance with
other applicable generally accepted accounting principles without regard to the
contingent obligation to transfer consideration pursuant to the registration
payment arrangement. For registration payment arrangements and financial
instruments subject to those arrangements that were entered into prior to the
issuance of EITF 00-19-2, this guidance shall be effective for financial
statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006 and interim
periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted FSP 00-19-2 in the
preparation of the financial statements.
Applied DNA Sciences, Inc.
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2007
(unaudited)
NOTE
A — SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
In
February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for
Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.” SFAS 159 permits entities to choose
to measure many financial instruments, and certain other items, at fair value.
SFAS 159 applies to reporting periods beginning after November 15, 2007. The
adoption of SFAS 159 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s
financial condition or results of operations.
In
December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R),"Business Combinations"("SFAS
No. 141(R)"), which establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer
recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets
acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in an
acquiree, including the recognition and measurement of goodwill acquired in a
business combination. SFAS No. 141R is effective as of the beginning of the
first fiscal year beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Earlier
adoption is prohibited and the Company is currently evaluating the effect, if
any, that the adoption will have on its financial position, results of
operations or cash flows.
In
December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160,"Noncontrolling Interest in
Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51" ("SFAS No. 160"), which
will change the accounting and reporting for minority interests, which will be
recharacterized as noncontrolling interests and classified as a component of
equity within the consolidated balance sheets. SFAS No. 160 is
effective as of the beginning of the first fiscal year beginning on or after
December 15, 2008. Earlier adoption is prohibited and the Company is
currently evaluating the effect, if any, that the adoption will have on its
financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
NOTE
B – ACQUISITION OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The
Company has adopted SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, whereby
the Company periodically tests its intangible assets for
impairment. On an annual basis, and when there is reason to suspect
that their values have been diminished or impaired, these assets are tested for
impairment, and write-downs will be included in results from
operations.
The
identifiable intangible assets acquired and their carrying value at December 31,
2007 is:
Trade
secrets and developed technologies (Weighted average life of 7
years)
|
|
$
|
9,430,900
|
|
Patents
(Weighted average life of 5 years)
|
|
|
34,257
|
|
Total
Amortized identifiable intangible assets-Gross carrying
value:
|
|
$
|
9,465,157
|
|
Less:
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated
Amortization
|
|
|
(2,165,986
|
)
|
Impairment
(See below)
|
|
|
(5,655,011
|
)
|
Net:
|
|
$
|
1,644,160
|
|
Residual
value:
|
|
$
|
0
|
|
During
the year ended September 30, 2006 the Company management performed an evaluation
of its intangible assets (intellectual property) for purposes of determining the
implied fair value of the assets at September 30, 2006. The test indicated that
the recorded remaining book value of its intellectual property exceeded its fair
value for the year ended September 30, 2006, as determined by discounted cash
flows. As a result, upon completion of the assessment, management
recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $5,655,011, net of tax, or $0.05 per
share during the year ended September 30, 2006 to reduce the carrying value of
the patents to $2,091,800. Considerable management judgment is necessary to
estimate the fair value. Accordingly, actual results could vary
significantly from management’s estimates.
Applied DNA Sciences, Inc.
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2007
(unaudited)
NOTE
B - ACQUISITION OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS (continued)
Total
amortization expense charged to operations for the three months ended December
31, 2007 and 2006 were $92,661 and $92,661 respectively.
Estimated
amortization expense as of December 31, 2007 is as follows:
2008
|
|
$
|
277,982
|
|
2009
|
|
|
365,842
|
|
2010
|
|
|
363,792
|
|
2011
|
|
|
363,792
|
|
2012
and thereafter
|
|
|
272,752
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
1,644,160
|
|
NOTE
C – ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Accounts
payable and accrued liabilities at December 31, 2007 are as
follows:
Accounts
payable
|
|
$
|
234,766
|
|
Accrued
consulting fees
|
|
|
102,500
|
|
Accrued
interest payable
|
|
|
80,904
|
|
Accrued
penalties relating to registration rights liquidating
damages
|
|
|
11,750,941
|
|
Other
accrued expenses
|
|
|
190,982
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
12,360,093
|
|
Restricted
cash/other current liabilities
As
described in Note L below, the Company issued 10% Secured Promissory Notes
subsequent to December 31, 2007. At December 31, 2007, the Company
received $299,920 held in escrow relating to the placement of convertible notes
pending acceptance and completion of the placement of the Notes (See Note
L).
Registration
Rights Liquidated Damages
In
October 2003 and from December 2004 through February 2005, the Company issued
Convertible Promissory Notes and attached to the Notes were warrants to purchase
the Company’s common stock.
The
Company agreed to file a registration statement for the common stock underlying
the Notes and related warrants as to permit public resale
thereof. The registration rights agreement provided for the payment
of liquidated damages if the stipulated registration deadlines were not met. The
liquidated damages are equal to 3.5% per month, with no
limitations.
As of
December 31, 2007, the Company has not had a registration statement declared
effective relating to the common stock underlying the Notes and related warrants
and in accordance with EITF 00-19-2, the Company evaluated the likelihood of
achieving registration statement effectiveness . The Company has
accrued $11,750,941 as of December 31, 2007 to account for these potential
liquidated damages until the expected effectiveness of the registration
statement is achieved.
Applied
DNA Sciences, Inc
Notes
To Consolidated Financial Statements
December
31, 2007
(unaudited)
NOTE
D – PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF CONVERTIBLE NOTES
Convertible
notes payable as of September 30, 2007 are as follows:
10%
Secured Convertible Notes Payable, related party, dated April 23, 2007,
net of unamortized debt discount of $16,771 (see
below)
|
|
$
|
83,229
|
|
10%
Secured Convertible Notes Payable dated June 27, 2007 (See
below)
|
|
|
100,000
|
|
10%
Secured Convertible Notes Payable dated June 27, 2007 (See
below)
|
|
|
50,000
|
|
10%
Secured Convertible Notes Payable, related party, dated June 30, 2007, net
of unamortized debt discount of $50,757 (see below)
|
|
|
199,243
|
|
10%
Secured Convertible Notes Payable, related party, dated July 30, 2007, net
of unamortized debt discount of $28,989 (see below)
|
|
|
171,011
|
|
10%
Secured Convertible Notes Payable, dated August 8, 2007, net of
unamortized debt discount of $19,651 (see below)
|
|
|
80,349
|
|
10%
Secured Convertible Notes Payable, related party, dated September 28,
2007, net of unamortized debt discount of $136,750 (see
below)
|
|
|
163,250
|
|
10%
Secured Convertible Notes Payable, dated October 4, 2007, net of
unamortized debt discount of $223,230 (see below)
|
|
|
326,770
|
|
10%
Secured Convertible Notes Payable, dated October 30, 2007, net of
unamortized debt discount of $304,360 (see below)
|
|
|
295,640
|
|
10%
Secured Convertible Notes Payable, dated November 29, 2007, net of
unamortized debt discount of $487,055 (see below)
|
|
|
512,945
|
|
10%
Secured Convertible Notes Payable dated December
20, 2007, net of unamortized debt discount of $195,395
(see below)
|
|
|
254,605
|
|
|
|
|
2,237,042
|
|
|
|
|
(2,237,042
|
)
|
Less:
current portion
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
10%
Secured Convertible Promissory Note dated April 23, 2007
On
April 23, 2007, the Company issued a $100,000 related party convertible
promissory note due April 23, 2008 with interest at 10% per annum due upon
maturity. The note is convertible at any time prior to maturity, at
the holder’s option, at $0.50 per share. At maturity, the note,
including any accrued and unpaid interest, is convertible at $0.15 per share.
The Company has granted the noteholder a security interest in all the Company’s
assets.
In
accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 98-5, Accounting for
Convertible Securities with a Beneficial Conversion Features or Contingently
Adjustable Conversion Ratios (“EITF 98-5”), the Company recognized an embedded
beneficial conversion feature present in the convertible note. The Company
allocated a portion of the proceeds equal to the intrinsic value of that feature
to additional paid-in capital. The Company recognized and measured an aggregate
of $13,333 of the proceeds, which is equal to the intrinsic value of the
embedded beneficial conversion feature, to additional paid-in capital and a
discount against the convertible note. The debt discount attributed to the
beneficial conversion feature is amortized over the convertible note’s maturity
period (one year) as interest expense.
In
connection with the issuance of the note, the Company issued non-detachable
warrants granting the holder the right to acquire 200,000 shares of the
Company’s common stock at $0.50 per share. The warrants expire five
years from the issuance. In accordance with Emerging Issues Task
Force Issue 00-27, Application of Issue No. 98-5 to Certain Convertible
Instruments (“EITF – 0027”), the Company recognized the value attributable to
the warrants in the amount of $40,840 to additional paid in capital and a
discount against the convertible note. The Company valued the
warrants in accordance with EITF 00-27 using the Black-Scholes pricing model and
the following assumptions: contractual terms of 5 years, an average risk free
interest rate of 4.55%, a dividend yield of 0%, and volatility of 207.45%. The
debt discount attributed to the value of the warrants issued is amortized over
the convertible note’s maturity period (one year) as interest
expense.
Applied DNA Sciences, Inc.
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2007
(unaudited)
NOTE
D – PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF CONVERTIBLE NOTES (continued)
The
Company recorded the intrinsic value of the embedded beneficial conversion
feature ($13,333) and warrants ($40,840) to debt discount, aggregating $54,173,
which will be amortized to interest expense over the term of the Notes.
Amortization of $13,655 was recorded for the three months ended December 31,
2007.
10%
Secured Convertible Promissory Notes dated June 27, 2007
On
June 27, 2007, the Company issued $150,000 principal amount convertible
promissory notes due June 27, 2007 with interest at 10% per annum due upon
maturity. The notes are convertible at any time prior to maturity, at
the option of the holders, at $0.50 per share. At maturity, the note,
including any accrued and unpaid interest, is convertible at $0.15 per share.
The Company has granted the noteholders a security interest in all the Company’s
assets.
In
conjunction with the issuance of the notes, the Company issued 300,000 warrants
to purchase the Company’s common stock at $0.50 per share over a five year term.
The Company valued the warrants using the Black-Scholes pricing model and the
following assumptions: contractual terms of 5 years, an average risk free
interest rate of 4.55%, a dividend yield of 0%, and volatility of 207.45% as a
charge against current operations.
10%
Secured Convertible Promissory Note dated June 30, 2007
On
June 30, 2007, the Company issued a $250,000 related party convertible
promissory note due June 30, 2008 with interest at 10% per annum due upon
maturity. The note is convertible at any time prior to maturity, at
the holder’s option, at $0.50 per share. At maturity, the note,
including any accrued and unpaid interest, is convertible at $0.0877 per share.
The Company has granted the noteholder a security interest in all the Company’s
assets.
In
accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 98-5, Accounting for
Convertible Securities with a Beneficial Conversion Features or Contingently
Adjustable Conversion Ratios (“EITF 98-5”), the Company recognized an embedded
beneficial conversion feature present in the convertible note. The Company
allocated a portion of the proceeds equal to the intrinsic value of that feature
to additional paid-in capital. The Company recognized and measured an aggregate
of $63,454 of the proceeds, which is equal to the intrinsic value of the
embedded beneficial conversion feature, to additional paid-in capital and a
discount against the convertible note. The debt discount attributed to the
beneficial conversion feature is amortized over the convertible note’s maturity
period (one year) as interest expense.
In
connection with the issuance of the note, the Company issued non-detachable
warrants granting the holder the right to acquire 500,000 shares of the
Company’s common stock at $0.50 per share. The warrants expire five
years from the issuance. In accordance with Emerging Issues Task
Force Issue 00-27, Application of Issue No. 98-5 to Certain Convertible
Instruments (“EITF – 0027”), the Company recognized the value attributable to
the warrants in the amount of $38,900 to additional paid in capital and a
discount against the convertible note. The Company valued the
warrants in accordance with EITF 00-27 using the Black-Scholes pricing model and
the following assumptions: contractual terms of 5 years, an average risk free
interest rate of 4.92%, a dividend yield of 0%, and volatility of 123.8%. The
debt discount attributed to the value of the warrants issued is amortized over
the convertible note’s maturity period (one year) as interest
expense.
The
Company recorded the intrinsic value of the embedded beneficial conversion
feature ($63,454) and warrants ($38,900) to debt discount, aggregating $102,354,
which will be amortized to interest expense over the term of the Notes.
Amortization of $25,799 was recorded for the three months ended December 31,
2007.
10%
Secured Convertible Promissory Note dated July 30, 2007
On
July 30, 2007, the Company issued a $200,000 related party convertible
promissory note due July 30, 2008 with interest at 10% per annum due upon
maturity. The note is convertible at any time prior to maturity, at
the holder’s option, at $0.50 per share. At maturity, the note,
including any accrued and unpaid interest, is convertible at $0.10257 per share.
The Company has granted the noteholder a security interest in all the Company’s
assets.
Applied DNA Sciences, Inc.
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2007
(unaudited)
NOTE
D – PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF CONVERTIBLE NOTES (continued)
In
accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 98-5, Accounting for
Convertible Securities with a Beneficial Conversion Features or Contingently
Adjustable Conversion Ratios (“EITF 98-5”), the Company recognized an embedded
beneficial conversion feature present in the convertible note. The Company
allocated a portion of the proceeds equal to the intrinsic value of that feature
to additional paid-in capital. The Company recognized and measured an aggregate
of $33,991 of the proceeds, which is equal to the intrinsic value of the
embedded beneficial conversion feature, to additional paid-in capital and a
discount against the convertible note. The debt discount attributed to the
beneficial conversion feature is amortized over the convertible note’s maturity
period (one year) as interest expense.
In
connection with the issuance of the note, the Company issued non-detachable
warrants granting the holders the right to acquire 400,000 shares of the
Company’s common stock at $0.50 per share. The warrants expire five
years from the issuance. In accordance with Emerging Issues Task
Force Issue 00-27, Application of Issue No. 98-5 to Certain Convertible
Instruments (“EITF – 0027”), the Company recognized the value attributable to
the warrants in the amount of $15,920 to additional paid in capital and a
discount against the convertible note. The Company valued the
warrants in accordance with EITF 00-27 using the Black-Scholes pricing model and
the following assumptions: contractual terms of 5 years, an average risk free
interest rate of 4.64%, a dividend yield of 0%, and volatility of 72.84%. The
debt discount attributed to the value of the warrants issued is amortized over
the convertible note’s maturity period (one year) as interest
expense.
The
Company recorded the intrinsic value of the embedded beneficial conversion
feature ($33,991) and warrants ($15,920) to debt discount, aggregating $49,911,
which will be amortized to interest expense over the term of the Notes.
Amortization of $12,580 was recorded for the three months ended December 31,
2007.
10%
Secured Convertible Promissory Note dated August 8, 2007
On
August 8, 2007, the Company issued a $100,000 convertible promissory note due
August 8, 2008 with interest at 10% per annum due upon maturity. The
note is convertible at any time prior to maturity, at the holder’s option, at
$0.50 per share. At maturity, the note, including any accrued and
unpaid interest, is convertible at $0.09627 per share. The Company has granted
the noteholder a security interest in all the Company’s assets.
In
accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 98-5, Accounting for
Convertible Securities with a Beneficial Conversion Features or Contingently
Adjustable Conversion Ratios (“EITF 98-5”), the Company recognized an embedded
beneficial conversion feature present in the convertible note. The Company
allocated a portion of the proceeds equal to the intrinsic value of that feature
to additional paid-in capital. The Company recognized and measured an aggregate
of $24,643 of the proceeds, which is equal to the intrinsic value of the
embedded beneficial conversion feature, to additional paid-in capital and a
discount against the convertible note. The debt discount attributed to the
beneficial conversion feature is amortized over the convertible note’s maturity
period (one year) as interest expense.
In
connection with the issuance of the note, the Company issued non-detachable
warrants granting the holder the right to acquire 200,000 shares of the
Company’s common stock at $0.50 per share. The warrants expire five
years from the issuance. In accordance with Emerging Issues Task
Force Issue 00-27, Application of Issue No. 98-5 to Certain Convertible
Instruments (“EITF – 0027”), the Company recognized the value attributable to
the warrants in the amount of $7,960 to additional paid in capital and a
discount against the convertible note. The Company valued the
warrants in accordance with EITF 00-27 using the Black-Scholes pricing model and
the following assumptions: contractual terms of 5 years, an average risk free
interest rate of 4.69%, a dividend yield of 0%, and volatility of 92.71%. The
debt discount attributed to the value of the warrants issued is amortized over
the convertible note’s maturity period (one year) as interest
expense.
The
Company recorded the intrinsic value of the embedded beneficial conversion
feature ($24,643) and warrants ($7,960) to debt discount, aggregating $32,603,
which will be amortized to interest expense over the term of the Notes.
Amortization of $8,218 was recorded for the three months ended December 31,
2007.
10%
Secured Convertible Promissory Note dated September 28, 2007
On
September 8, 2007, the Company issued a $300,000 related party convertible
promissory note due September 8, 2008 with interest at 10% per annum due upon
maturity. The note is convertible at any time prior to maturity, at
the holder’s option, at $0.50 per share. At maturity, the note,
including any accrued and unpaid interest, is convertible at $0.06643 per share.
The Company has granted the noteholder a security interest in all the Company’s
assets.
Applied DNA Sciences, Inc.
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2007
(unaudited)
NOTE
D – PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF CONVERTIBLE NOTES (continued)
In
accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 98-5, Accounting for
Convertible Securities with a Beneficial Conversion Features or Contingently
Adjustable Conversion Ratios (“EITF 98-5”), the Company recognized an embedded
beneficial conversion feature present in the convertible note. The Company
allocated a portion of the proceeds equal to the intrinsic value of that feature
to additional paid-in capital. The Company recognized and measured an aggregate
of $151,604 of the proceeds, which is equal to the intrinsic value of the
embedded beneficial conversion feature, to additional paid-in capital and a
discount against the convertible note. The debt discount attributed to the
beneficial conversion feature is amortized over the convertible note’s maturity
period (one year) as interest expense.
In
connection with the issuance of the note, the Company issued non-detachable
warrants granting the holder the right to acquire 600,000 shares of the
Company’s common stock at $0.50 per share. The warrants expire five
years from the issuance. In accordance with Emerging Issues Task
Force Issue 00-27, Application of Issue No. 98-5 to Certain Convertible
Instruments (“EITF – 0027”), the Company recognized the value attributable to
the warrants in the amount of $32,580 to additional paid in capital and a
discount against the convertible note. The Company valued the
warrants in accordance with EITF 00-27 using the Black-Scholes pricing model and
the following assumptions: contractual terms of 5 years, an average risk free
interest rate of 4.23%, a dividend yield of 0%, and volatility of 102.39%. The
debt discount attributed to the value of the warrants issued is amortized over
the convertible note’s maturity period (one year) as interest
expense.
The
Company recorded the intrinsic value of the embedded beneficial conversion
feature ($151,604) and warrants ($32,580) to debt discount, aggregating
$184,184, which will be amortized to interest expense over the term of the
Notes. Amortization of $46,425 was recorded for the three months ended December
31, 2007.
10%
Secured Convertible Promissory Notes dated October 4, 2007
On
October 4, 2007, the Company issued $550,000 principal amount convertible
promissory notes due October 4, 2008 with interest at 10% per annum due upon
maturity. The notes are convertible at any time prior to maturity, at
the option of the holders into shares of our common stock at a price equal to
the greater of (i) 50% of the average price of our common stock for the ten
trading days prior to the date of the notice of conversion or (ii) at a weighted
average of $0.070229 per share. At maturity, the notes, including any
accrued and unpaid interest, are convertible at a weighted average of $0.070229
per share. The Company has granted the noteholders a security interest in all
the Company’s assets.
In
accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 98-5, Accounting for
Convertible Securities with a Beneficial Conversion Features or Contingently
Adjustable Conversion Ratios (“EITF 98-5”), the Company recognized an embedded
beneficial conversion feature present in the convertible notes. The Company
allocated a portion of the proceeds equal to the intrinsic value of that feature
to additional paid-in capital. The Company recognized and measured an aggregate
of $234,308 of the proceeds, which is equal to the intrinsic value of the
embedded beneficial conversion feature, to additional paid-in capital and a
discount against the convertible notes. The debt discount attributed to the
beneficial conversion feature is amortized over the convertible notes’ maturity
period (one year) as interest expense.
In
connection with the issuance of the notes, the Company issued non-detachable
warrants granting the holders the right to acquire 1,100,000 shares of the
Company’s common stock at $0.50 per share. The warrants expire five
years from the issuance. In accordance with Emerging Issues Task
Force Issue 00-27, Application of Issue No. 98-5 to Certain Convertible
Instruments (“EITF – 0027”), the Company recognized the value attributable to
the warrants in the amount of $59,840 to additional paid in capital and a
discount against the convertible notes. The Company valued the
warrants in accordance with EITF 00-27 using the Black-Scholes pricing model and
the following assumptions: contractual terms of 5 years, an average risk free
interest rate of 4.22%, a dividend yield of 0%, and volatility of 103.81%. The
debt discount attributed to the value of the warrants issued is amortized over
the convertible notes’ maturity period (one year) as interest
expense.
Applied DNA Sciences, Inc.
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2007
(unaudited)
NOTE
D – PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF CONVERTIBLE NOTES (continued)
The
Company recorded the intrinsic value of the embedded beneficial conversion
feature ($234,308) and warrants ($59,840) to debt discount, aggregating
$294,148, which will be amortized to interest expense over the term of the
Notes. Amortization of $70,918 was recorded for the three months ended December
31, 2007.
10%
Secured Convertible Promissory Notes dated October 30, 2007
On
October 30, 2007, the Company issued $650,000 principal amount convertible
promissory notes due October 30, 2008 with interest at 10% per annum due upon
maturity. The notes are convertible at any time prior to maturity, at
the option of the holders, into shares of our common stock at a price equal to
the greater of (i) 50% of the average price of our common stock for the ten
trading days prior to the date of the notice of conversion or (ii) at a weighted
average of $0.104750019 per share. At maturity, the notes, including
any accrued and unpaid interest, are convertible at a weighted average of
$0.10590112 per share. The Company has granted the noteholders a security
interest in all the Company’s assets.
In
accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 98-5, Accounting for
Convertible Securities with a Beneficial Conversion Features or Contingently
Adjustable Conversion Ratios (“EITF 98-5”), the Company recognized an embedded
beneficial conversion feature present in the convertible notes. The Company
allocated a portion of the proceeds equal to the intrinsic value of that feature
to additional paid-in capital. The Company recognized and measured an aggregate
of $271,838 of the proceeds, which is equal to the intrinsic value of the
embedded beneficial conversion feature, to additional paid-in capital and a
discount against the convertible notes. The debt discount attributed to the
beneficial conversion feature is amortized over the convertible notes’ maturity
period (one year) as interest expense.
In
connection with the issuance of the notes, the Company issued non-detachable
warrants granting the holders the right to acquire 1,300,000 shares of the
Company’s common stock at $0.50 per share. The warrants expire five
years from the issuance. In accordance with Emerging Issues Task
Force Issue 00-27, Application of Issue No. 98-5 to Certain Convertible
Instruments (“EITF – 0027”), the Company recognized the value attributable to
the warrants in the amount of $126,100 to additional paid in capital and a
discount against the convertible notes. The Company valued the
warrants in accordance with EITF 00-27 using the Black-Scholes pricing model and
the following assumptions: contractual terms of 5 years, an average risk free
interest rate of 3.85%, a dividend yield of 0%, and volatility of 108.66%. The
debt discount attributed to the value of the warrants issued is amortized over
the convertible notes’ maturity period (one year) as interest
expense.
On
November 19, 2007, a noteholder elected to convert $50,000 10% Convertible
Promissory Note and accrued interest of $274 to 479,942 shares of the Company’s
common stock.
The
Company recorded the intrinsic value of the embedded beneficial conversion
feature ($271,838) and warrants ($126,100) to debt discount, aggregating
$397,938, which will be amortized to interest expense over the term of the
Notes. Amortization of $93,578 was recorded for the three months ended December
31, 2007 inclusive of the write off of the unamortized debt discount relating to
the converted note described above.
10%
Secured Convertible Promissory Notes dated November 29, 2007
On
November 29, 2007, the Company issued $1,000,000 principal amount convertible
promissory notes due November 29, 2008 with interest at 10% per annum due upon
maturity. The notes are convertible at any time prior to maturity, at
the option of the holders, into shares of our common stock at a price equal to
the greater of (i) 50% of the average price of our common stock for the ten
trading days prior to the date of the notice of conversion or (ii) at
$0.094431519 per share. At maturity, the notes, including any accrued
and unpaid interest, are convertible at a weighted average of $0.094431519 per
share. The Company has granted the noteholders a security interest in all the
Company’s assets.
In
accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 98-5, Accounting for
Convertible Securities with a Beneficial Conversion Features or Contingently
Adjustable Conversion Ratios (“EITF 98-5”), the Company recognized an embedded
beneficial conversion feature present in the convertible notes. The Company
allocated a portion of the proceeds equal to the intrinsic value of that feature
to additional paid-in capital. The Company recognized and measured an aggregate
of $376,659 of the proceeds, which is equal to the intrinsic value of the
embedded beneficial conversion feature, to additional paid-in capital and a
discount against the convertible notes. The debt discount attributed to the
beneficial conversion feature is amortized over the convertible notes’ maturity
period (one year) as interest expense.
Applied DNA Sciences, Inc.
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2007
(unaudited)
NOTE
D – PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF CONVERTIBLE NOTES (continued)
In
connection with the issuance of the notes the Company issued non-detachable
warrants granting the holders the right to acquire 2,000,000 shares of the
Company’s common stock at $0.50 per share. The warrants expire five
years from the issuance. In accordance with Emerging Issues Task
Force Issue 00-27, Application of Issue No. 98-5 to Certain Convertible
Instruments (“EITF – 0027”), the Company recognized the value attributable to
the warrants in the amount of $157,200 to additional paid in capital and a
discount against the convertible notes. The Company valued the
warrants in accordance with EITF 00-27 using the Black-Scholes pricing model and
the following assumptions: contractual terms of 5 years, an average risk free
interest rate of 3.42%, a dividend yield of 0%, and volatility of 106.15%. The
debt discount attributed to the value of the warrants issued is amortized over
the convertible notes’ maturity period (one year) as interest
expense.
The
Company recorded the intrinsic value of the embedded beneficial conversion
feature ($376,659) and warrants ($157,200) to debt discount, aggregating
$533,859, which will be amortized to interest expense over the term of the
Notes. Amortization of $46,804 was recorded for the three months ended December
31, 2007.
10%
Secured Convertible Promissory Note dated December 20, 2007
On
December 20, 2007, the Company issued $450,000 principal amount convertible
promissory notes due December 20, 2008 with interest at 10% per annum due upon
maturity. The notes are convertible at any time prior to maturity, at
the option of the holders, into shares of our common stock at a price equal to
the greater of (i) 50% of the average price of our common stock for the ten
trading days prior to the date of the notice of conversion or (ii) at
$0.074766323 per share. At maturity, the notes, including any accrued
and unpaid interest, are convertible at a weighted average of $0.074766323 per
share. The Company has granted the noteholders a security interest in all the
Company’s assets.
In
accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 98-5, Accounting for
Convertible Securities with a Beneficial Conversion Features or Contingently
Adjustable Conversion Ratios (“EITF 98-5”), the Company recognized an embedded
beneficial conversion feature present in the convertible notes. The Company
allocated a portion of the proceeds equal to the intrinsic value of that feature
to additional paid-in capital. The Company recognized and measured an aggregate
of $151,875 of the proceeds, which is equal to the intrinsic value of the
embedded beneficial conversion feature, to additional paid-in capital and a
discount against the convertible notes. The debt discount attributed to the
beneficial conversion feature is amortized over the convertible notes’ maturity
period (one year) as interest expense.
In
connection with the issuance of the notes, the Company issued non-detachable
warrants granting the holders the right to acquire 900,000 shares of the
Company’s common stock at $0.50 per share. The warrants expire five
years from the issuance. In accordance with Emerging Issues Task
Force Issue 00-27, Application of Issue No. 98-5 to Certain Convertible
Instruments (“EITF – 0027”), the Company recognized the value attributable to
the warrants in the amount of $49,590 to additional paid in capital and a
discount against the convertible notes. The Company valued the
warrants in accordance with EITF 00-27 using the Black-Scholes pricing model and
the following assumptions: contractual terms of 5 years, an average risk free
interest rate of 3.45%, a dividend yield of 0%, and volatility of 104.51%. The
debt discount attributed to the value of the warrants issued is amortized over
the convertible notes’ maturity period (one year) as interest
expense.
The
Company recorded the intrinsic value of the embedded beneficial conversion
feature ($151,875) and warrants ($49,590) to debt discount, aggregating
$201,465, which will be amortized to interest expense over the term of the
Notes. Amortization of $6,072 was recorded for the three months ended December
31, 2007.
Applied DNA Sciences, Inc.
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2007
(unaudited)
NOTE
E – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The
Company’s current and former officers and shareholders have advanced funds to
the Company for travel related and working capital purposes. No
formal repayment terms or arrangements existed. There were no advances due at
December 31, 2007
During
the years ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, the Company’s Chief Executive
Officer, or entities controlled by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, has
advanced funds to the Company in the form of convertible promissory notes for
working capital purposes (see Note D).
During
the three months ended December 31, 2007, the Company had sales of $18,063 (or
14.7% of total sales) to an entity whereby the Company’s Chief Executive Officer
is the President.
NOTE
F – CAPITAL STOCK
The
Company is authorized to issue 410,000,000 shares of common stock, with a $0.001
par value per share as the result of a shareholder meeting conducted on May 16,
2007. Prior to the May 16, 2007 share increase, the Company was
authorized to issue 250,000,000 shares of common stock with a $0.001 par value
per share. In addition, the Company is authorized to issue 10,000,000 shares of
preferred stock with a $0.0001 par value per share. The preferred
stock is convertible at the option of the holder into common stock at the rate
of twenty-five (25) shares of common for every one share of preferred at the
option of the holder .
Preferred
and Common Stock Transactions During the Three Months Ended December 31,
2007:
In
November 2007, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of common stock in exchange
for consulting services. The Company valued the shares at $0.14 per share for a
total of $140,000, which represents the fair value of the services received
which did not differ mraterially from the value of the stock
issued.
In
November 2007, the Company issued 479,942 shares of common stock in exchange for
secured convertible promissory notes of $50,000 and related accrued
interest.
In
December 2007, the Company issued 9,000,000 shares of common stock in exchange
for consulting services. The Company valued the shares at $0.10 per share for a
total of $900,000, which represents the fair value of the services received
which did not differ materially from the value of the stock
issued.
NOTE
G – STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
Warrants
The
following table summarizes the changes in warrants outstanding and the related
prices for the shares of the Company's common stock issued to non-employees of
the Company. These warrants were granted in lieu of cash compensation for
services performed or financing expenses in connection with the sale of the
Company's common stock.
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Warrants
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding
|
|
|
Weighted
|
|
|
|
|
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Exercisable
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Remaining
|
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Average
|
|
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Weighted
|
|
|
Weighted
|
|
Exercise
|
|
|
Number
|
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|
Contractual
|
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|
Exercise
|
|
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Average
|
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|
Average
|
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Prices
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Outstanding
|
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Life
(Years)
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|
Price
|
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|
Exercisable
|
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|
Exercise
Price
|
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$0.09
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|
|
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18,900,000 |
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|
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3.67 |
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$ |
0.09 |
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18,900,000 |
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$ |
0.09 |
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$0.10
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105,464 |
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1.54 |
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$ |
0.10 |
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105,464 |
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$ |
0.10 |
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$0.20
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5,000 |
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|
.88 |
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$ |
0.20 |
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5,000 |
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$ |
0.20 |
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$0.50
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|
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23,950,000 |
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3.66 |
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$ |
0.50 |
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|
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18,650,000 |
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$ |
0.50 |
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$0.55
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|
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9,000,000 |
|
|
|
0.46 |
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|
$ |
0.55 |
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|
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9,000,000 |
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|
$ |
0.55 |
|
$0.60
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|
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8,847,000 |
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|
1.42 |
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|
$ |
0.60 |
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8,847,000 |
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$ |
0.60 |
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$0.70
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200,000 |
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1.03 |
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$ |
0.70 |
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200,000 |
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$ |
0.70 |
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$0.75 |
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14,797,000 |
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|
2.10 |
|
|
$ |
0.75 |
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|
|
14,797,000 |
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|
$ |
0.75 |
|
|
|
|
|
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75,804,464 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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70,504,464 |
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|
|
|
|
Transactions
involving warrants are summarized as follows:
Applied DNA Sciences, Inc.
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2007
(unaudited)
NOTE
G – STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS (continued)
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Weighted
Average
|
|
|
|
Number
of
|
|
|
Price
Per
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Share
|
|
Balance,
September 30, 2006
|
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72,369,464
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|
.48
|
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Granted
|
|
|
11,200,000
|
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|
|
0.18
|
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Exercised
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Canceled
or expired
|
|
|
(1,135,000
|
)
|
|
|
(0.70
|
)
|
Outstanding
at September 30, 2007
|
|
|
82,434,464
|
|
|
|
0.43
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
5,300,000
|
|
|
|
0.50
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Canceled
or expired
|
|
|
(11,930,000
|
)
|
|
|
(0.26
|
)
|
Balance,
December 31, 2007
|
|
|
75,804,464
|
|
|
$
|
0.46
|
|
Employee
Stock Options
The
following table summarizes the changes in options outstanding and the related
prices for the shares of the Company's common stock issued to employees of the
Company under a non-qualified employee stock option plan:
Options
Outstanding
|
|
|
Options
Exercisable
|
|
Exercise
Prices
|
|
|
Number
Outstanding
|
|
|
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
(Years)
|
|
|
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
|
|
|
Number
Exercisable
|
|
|
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
0.68
|
|
|
|
3,660,000
|
|
|
|
3.75
|
|
|
$
|
0.68
|
|
|
|
3,660,000
|
|
|
$
|
0.68
|
|
|
0.09
|
|
|
|
2,000,000
|
|
|
|
3.91
|
|
|
|
0.09
|
|
|
|
2,000,000
|
|
|
|
0.09
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,660,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,660,000
|
|
|
|
0.47
|
|
Transactions
involving stock options issued to employees are summarized as
follows:
|
|
Number
of
Shares
|
|
|
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price Per Share
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding
at October 1, 2006
|
|
|
5,660,000
|
|
|
$
|
0.47
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Cancelled
or expired
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Outstanding
at September 30, 2007
|
|
|
5,660,000
|
|
|
$
|
0.47
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Canceled
or expired
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Outstanding
at December 31, 2007
|
|
|
5,660,000
|
|
|
$
|
0.47
|
|
The
Company did not grant any employee options during the three months ended
December 31, 2007.
NOTE
H – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Operating
Lease Commitments
The
Company leases office space under operating lease in Stony Brook, New York for
its corporate use from an entity controlled by significant former shareholder,
expiring in October 2008. In November 2005, the Company vacated the Los Angeles
facility to relocate to the current Stony Brook, New York address. Total lease
rental expense for the three months ended December 31, 2007 was
$18,083.
Applied DNA Sciences, Inc.
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2007
(unaudited)
NOTE
H – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (continued)
Employment
and Consulting Agreements
The
Company has consulting agreements with outside contractors, certain of whom are
also Company stockholders. The Agreements are generally month to
month.
Litigation
In
January 2006, a former employee of the Company filed a complaint alleging
wrongful termination against the Company. The former employee is seeking
$230,000 in damages. The Company believes that it has meritorious defenses to
the plaintiff’s claims and intends to vigorously defend itself against the
plaintiff’s claims. Management believes the ultimate outcome of this matter will
not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial
position or results of operations.
The
Company is subject to other legal proceedings and claims, which arise in the
ordinary course of its business. Although occasional adverse decisions or
settlements may occur, the Company believes that the final disposition of such
matters should not have a material adverse effect on its financial position,
results of operations or liquidity.
Registration
of Company’s Shares of Common Stock
Until
the Company successfully completes its pending registration statement on SEC
Form SB-2, the Company is subject to liquidated damages. In
connection with the $ 1,465,000 and $ 7,371,000 million convertible debt
financing during the quarters ended December 31, 2004 and March 31, 2005,
respectively, the Company was obligated to deliver registered shares underlying
the convertible notes and warrants by July 2005. Since the registration was not
effective by July 2005, the Company has been accruing and charging to operations
the stipulated liquidated damages in shares of Company stock accruing at the
rate of 3.5% per month on the face value of the previously issued convertible
notes. As of December 31, 2007, the Company has not had a registration statement
declared effective relating to the common stock underlying the Notes and related
warrants and in accordance with EITF 00-19-2, the Company evaluated the
likelihood of achieving registration statement effectiveness . The
Company has charged to operations penalties of $7,725,585 for the year ended
September 30, 2007 and has accrued $11,750,941 as of December 31, 2007 to
account for these potential liquidated damages until the expected effectiveness
of the registration statement is achieved (see Note C).
Matters
Voluntarily Reported to the SEC and Securities Act Violations
We
previously disclosed that we were investigating the circumstances surrounding
certain issuances of 8,550,000 shares to employees and consultants in July 2005,
and engaged outside counsel to conduct this investigation. We have
voluntarily reported our current findings from the investigation to the SEC, and
we have agreed to provide the SEC with further information arising from the
investigation. We believe that the issuance of 8,000,000 shares to
employees in July 2005 was effectuated by both our former President and our
former Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer without approval of the
Board of Directors. These former officers received a total of
3,000,000 of these shares. In addition, it appears that the 8,000,000 shares
issued in July 2005, as well as an additional 550,000 shares issued to employees
and consultants in March, May and August 2005, were improperly issued without a
restrictive legend stating that the shares could not be resold legally except in
compliance with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The members
of our management who effectuated the stock issuances that are being examined in
the investigation no longer work for us. In the event that any of the exemptions
from registration with respect to the issuance of the Company’s common stock
under federal and applicable state securities laws were not available, the
Company may be subject to claims by federal and state regulators for any such
violations. In addition, if any purchaser of the Company’s common stock were to
prevail in a suit resulting from a violation of federal or applicable state
securities laws, the Company could be liable to return the amount paid for such
securities with interest thereon, less the amount of any income received
thereon, upon tender of such securities, or for damages if the purchaser no
longer owns the securities. As of the date of these financial statements, the
Company is not aware of any alleged specific violation or the likelihood of any
claim. Since our voluntary report of the findings of our internal investigation
to the SEC on April 26, 2006, we have received no communication from the SEC or
any third party with respect to this matter. There can be no
assurance that litigation asserting such claims will not be initiated, or that
the Company would prevail in any such litigation.
Applied DNA Sciences, Inc.
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2007
(unaudited)
NOTE
H – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (continued)
The
Company is unable to predict the extent of its ultimate liability with respect
to any and all future securities matters. The costs and other effects of any
future litigation, government investigations, legal and administrative cases and
proceedings, settlements, judgments and investigations, claims and changes in
this matter could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial
condition and operating results
NOTE
I – GOING CONCERN
The
accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis,
which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities
in the normal course of business. As shown in the accompanying financial
statements during the three months ended December 31, 2007, the Company incurred
a loss of $2,132,744. These factors among others may indicate that the Company
will be unable to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of
time.
The
Company's existence is dependent upon management's ability to develop profitable
operations. Management is devoting substantially all of its efforts to
developing and marketing DNA embedded biotechnology security solutions in the
United States and there can be no assurance that the Company's efforts will be
successful. However, the planned principal operations have not commenced and no
assurance can be given that management's actions will result in profitable
operations or the resolution of its liquidity problems. The accompanying
statements do not include any adjustments that might result should the Company
be unable to continue as a going concern.
In
order to improve the Company's liquidity, the Company's management is actively
pursuing additional equity financing through discussions with investment bankers
and private investors. There can be no assurance the Company will be successful
in its effort to secure additional equity financing (see Note
J).
NOTE
J – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In
January 2008, the Company issued an aggregate of $450,000 10% Secured
Convertible Promissory Notes with an automatic conversion one year from issuance
at a weighted average conversion price of $0.073512803. Additionally, the notes
are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at any time, at the
option of the noteholder, prior to the automatic conversion date, at the greater
of (i) 50% of the average price of the Company’s common stock for the ten
trading days prior to the date of the notice of conversion and (ii) the
automatic conversion price.
In
conjunction with the issuance of the 10% Secured Convertible Promissory Notes,
the Company issued 900,000 warrants to purchase its common stock for cash or on
a cashless basis at $0.50 per share exercisable over four years with certain
redemption features.
PART
II
INFORMATION
NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
ITEM
24. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS.
Our
Articles of Incorporation, as amended, provide to the fullest extent permitted
by Nevada law, our directors or officers shall not be personally liable to us or
our shareholders for damages for breach of such director’s or officer’s
fiduciary duty. The effect of this provision of our Articles of Incorporation,
as amended, is to eliminate our right and our shareholders (through
shareholders’ derivative suits on behalf of our company) to recover damages
against a director or officer for breach of the fiduciary duty of care as a
director or officer (including breaches resulting from negligent or grossly
negligent behavior), except under certain situations defined by statute. We
believe that the indemnification provisions in its Articles of Incorporation, as
amended, are necessary to attract and retain qualified persons as directors and
officers. In addition, we have entered into indemnification agreements with our
officers and directors.
Insofar
as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act, as amended,
may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the
registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant
has been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against
public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore,
unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such
liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or
paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the
successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such
director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being
registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter
has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate
jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public
policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final
adjudication of such issue.
ITEM
25. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION.
The
following table sets forth an itemization of all estimated expenses, all of
which we either have paid or will pay, in connection with the issuance and
distribution of the securities being registered:
NATURE OF EXPENSE
AMOUNT
Registration
fee
|
|
$ |
6,639.68 |
|
Accounting
fees and expenses
|
|
$ |
50,000.00 |
* |
Legal
fees and expenses
|
|
$ |
300,000.00 |
* |
Miscellaneous
|
|
$ |
50,000.00 |
* |
TOTAL
|
|
$ |
406,639.68 |
* |
*
Estimated.
ITEM
26. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES.
On
April 6, 2005, we issued 40,000 shares of common stock in exchange for employee
services valued at $20,000. Such issuances were considered exempt from
registration by reason of Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
On
April 6, 2005, we issued 160,000 shares of common stock in exchange for
financial advisory services valued at $80,000. Such issuances were considered
exempt from registration by reason of Section 4(2) of the Securities
Act.
On
April 13, 2005, we issued 500,000 shares of common stock related to the
repricing of a previous financing valued at $165,000. Such issuances were
considered exempt from registration by reason of Section 4(2) of the Securities
Act.
On
April 13, 2005, we issued 850,000 shares of common stock in exchange for
financial advisory services valued at $425,000. Such issuances were considered
exempt from registration by reason of Section 4(2) of the Securities
Act.
On
April 13, 2005, we retired 10,000 shares of common stock previously issued in
exchange for financial advisory services valued at $34,200. Such issuances were
considered exempt from registration by reason of Section 4(2) of the Securities
Act.
On
April 25, 2005, we issued 75,758 shares of common stock in exchange for debt
valued at $25,000. Such issuances were considered exempt from registration by
reason of Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
On
April 29, 2005, we issued 50,000 shares of common stock in exchange for
financial advisory services valued at $25,000. Such issuances were considered
exempt from registration by reason of Section 4(2) of the Securities
Act.
On May
19, 2005, we issued 185,000 shares of common stock related to warrant exchanges
valued at $111,000. Such issuances were considered exempt from registration by
reason of Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
During
the three months ended June 30, 2005, we issued 575,758 shares of common stock
in exchange for debt. We valued the shares issued at approximately $0.29 per
share for a total of $165,000. Such issuances were considered exempt from
registration by reason of Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
During
the three months ended June 30, 2005, we issued 1,080,000 shares of common stock
in exchange for consulting services valued at $792,300, which represents the
fair value of the services received which did not differ materially from the
value of the stock issued. Such issuances were considered exempt from
registration by reason of Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
During
the three months ended June 30, 2005, we granted options to purchase 3,660,000
shares of our common stock pursuant to the 2005 Incentive Stock Plan. Such
issuances were considered exempt from registration by reason of Section 4(2) of
the Securities Act.
In
July 2005, we issued 157,000 shares of common stock in exchange for consulting
services. We valued the shares issued at approximately $0.60 per share for a
total of $94,200, which represents the fair value of the services received which
did not differ materially from the value of the stock issued. Such issuances
were considered exempt from registration by reason of Section 4(2) of the
Securities Act.
In July
2005, we issued 36,000,000 shares of common stock in exchange for intellectual
property at approximately $0.67 per share for a total of
$24,120,000.
In
July 2005, we issued 640,000 shares of common stock in exchange for consulting
services. We valued the shares issued at approximately $0.60 per share for a
total of $384,000, which represents the fair value of the services received
which did not differ materially from the value of the stock issued. Such
issuances were considered exempt from registration by reason of Section 4(2) of
the Securities Act.
In
July 2005, we issued 121,985 shares of common stock in exchange for consulting
services. We valued the shares issued at approximately $0.94 per share for a
total of $168,339, which represents the fair value of the services received
which did not differ materially from the value of the stock issued. Such
issuances were considered exempt from registration by reason of Section 4(2) of
the Securities Act.
In
July and August 2005, we issued a total of 8,550,000 shares of our common stock
to nine employees and consultants. Such issuances were considered exempt from
registration by reason of Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
In
July/August 2005, we issued 814,158 penalty shares pursuant to the registration
rights agreement entered into in connection with the private placement in
January and February, 2005. Pursuant to such agreement, we were obligated to
complete a stock registration by July 2005. Since the registration statement was
not effective by July 2005, we paid the required $257,985 of liquidated damages
in shares of our stock accruing at the rate of 3.5% per month on the face value
of the notes for the month of July and August 2005. We valued the shares issued
at approximately $0.62 per share for a total of $502,672. Such issuances were
considered exempt from registration by reason of Section 4(2) of the Securities
Act.
In
September 2005, we issued 391,224 penalty shares pursuant to the registration
rights agreement entered into in connection with the private placement in
January and February, 2005. Pursuant to such agreement, we were obligated to
complete a stock registration by July 2005. Since the registration statement was
not effective by July 2005, we paid the required $257,985 of liquidated damages
in shares of our stock accruing at the rate of 3.5% per month on the face value
of the notes for the month of September 2005. We valued the shares issued at
approximately $0.70 per share for a total of $273,856. Such issuances were
considered exempt from registration by reason of Section 4(2) of the Securities
Act.
In
September 2005, we issued 185,000 shares of common stock in exchange for
consulting services. We valued the shares issued at approximately $0.94 per
share for a total of $173,900, which represents the fair value of the services
received which did not differ materially from the value of the stock issued.
Such issuances were considered exempt from registration by reason of Section
4(2) of the Securities Act.
In
October, 2005, we issued 400,000 shares of common stock subscribed for cash at
$0.50 per share for a total of $200,000 pursuant to the terms of a subscription
payable. This issuance is considered exempt under Regulation D of the Securities
Act and Rule 506 promulgated thereunder.
In
October 2005, we issued 100,000 shares of common stock in exchange for
consulting services. We valued the shares issued at approximately $0.75 per
share for a total of $75,000, which represents the fair value of the services
received which did not differ materially from the value of the stock
issued.
In
October 2005, we cancelled 350,000 shares previously issued for services valued
at $210,000.
In
October 2005, we issued 505,854 penalty shares pursuant to the registration
rights agreement entered into in connection with the private placement in
January and February, 2005. Pursuant to such agreement, we were obligated to
complete a stock registration by July 2005. Since the registration statement was
not effective by July 2005, we paid the required $257,985 of liquidated damages
in shares of Company stock accruing at the rate of 3.5% per month on the face
value of the Notes for the month of October 2005. We valued the shares issued at
approximately $0.49 per share for a total of $247,868. Such issuances
were considered exempt from registration by reason of Section 4(2) of the
Securities Act.
In
October 2005, we issued 400,000 shares of common stock for services rendered. We
valued the shares issued at $0.50 per share for a total of $200,000, which
represents the fair value of the services received which did not differ
materially from value of the services received. This issuance is considered
exempt under Regulation D of the Securities Act and Rule 506 promulgated
thereunder.
In
November, 2005, we issued and sold a promissory note in principal amount of
$550,000, and warrants to purchase a total of 5,500,000 shares of our common
stock at an exercise price of $0.50 per share, and paid $55,000 in cash to VC
Arjent for its services as the placement agent for this placement. All principal
and accrued but unpaid interest under this note was paid in full shortly after
the closing of and from the proceeds of the March 8, 2006 placement. Such
issuances were considered exempt from registration by reason of Section 4(2) of
the Securities Act.
In
November 2005, we issued 806,212 penalty shares pursuant to the registration
rights agreement entered into in connection with the private placement in
January and February, 2005. Pursuant to such agreement, we were obligated to
complete a stock registration by July 2005. Since the registration statement was
not effective by July 2005, we paid the required $257,985 of liquidated damages in
shares of Company stock accruing at the rate of 3.5% per month on the face value
of the Notes for the month of November 2005. We valued the shares issued at
approximately $0.32 per share for a total of $257,987. Such issuances
were considered exempt from registration by reason of Section 4(2) of the
Securities Act.
In
December 2005, we issued 1,289,927 penalty shares pursuant to the registration
rights agreement entered into in connection with the private placement in
January and February, 2005. Pursuant to such agreement, we were obligated to
complete a stock registration by July 2005. Since the registration was not
effective by July 2005, we paid the required $257,985 of liquidated damages in
shares of Company stock accruing at the rate of 3.5% per month on the face value
of the Notes for the month of December 2005. We valued the shares issued at
approximately $0.20 per share for a total of $257,985. Such issuances were
considered exempt from registration by reason of Section 4(2) of the Securities
Act.
In
December 2005, we issued 40,000 shares of common stock subscribed for cash at
$0.50 per share for a total of $20,000 pursuant to the terms of a subscription
payable. This issuance is considered exempt under Regulation D of the Securities
Act and Rule 506 promulgated thereunder.
On
March 8, 2006, we completed a private placement offering in which 30 units (the
"Units") of our securities were sold, each Unit consisting of (i) a $50,000
Principal Amount 10% Secured Convertible Promissory Note (the "Notes") and (ii)
warrants (the "Warrants") to purchase 100,000 shares of our common stock, or an
aggregate of $1,500,000 in principal amount of Notes and Warrants to purchase
3,000,000 shares of common stock, for aggregate gross proceeds of $1,500,000.
The Units were sold pursuant to Subscription Agreements, by and between each of
the purchasers and Applied DNA Operations Management, Inc., our wholly owned
subsidiary. This issuance is considered exempt under Regulation S of the
Securities Act.
On May
2, 2006, we closed on the first tranche of the Offshore Offering in which we
sold 20 units for aggregate gross proceeds of $1,000,000. On June 15,
2006, we completed the second tranche of the Offshore Offering in which we sold
59 units for aggregate gross proceeds of $2,950,000. The units being
sold consist of (i) a $50,000 principal amount secured convertible promissory
note and (ii) a warrant to purchase 100,000 shares of our common stock at a
price of $0.50 per share. These issuances are considered exempt under
Regulation S of the Securities Act.
On
June 15, 2006, in connection with a private placement, we issued 10%
Secured Convertible Promissory Notes in the aggregate principal amount of
$2,950,000 (the "Serial Notes”) and warrants to purchase 5,900,000 shares of the
Company's common stock to accredited investors. The Serial Notes bear interest
at 10%, mature on August 2, 2007 and are convertible into the Company's common
stock, at the holder’s option, at fifty cents ($0.50) per share during the
period from the one years from the date of issuance (June 15, 2006) through June
15, 2007.
On July
10, 2006, we issued 2,400,000 shares of common stock in exchange for services
rendered. We valued the shares issued at $0.20 per share for a total
of $480,000, which did not differ materially from the value of the stock issued
and represented the fair value of the services received. This
issuance is considered exempt under Regulation D of the Securities Act and Rule
506 promulgated thereunder. We claim an exemption from the registration requirements of the
Securities Act for the private placement of the units pursuant to Section 4(2)
of the Securities Act because each of the securities was made in a sale by the
issuer not involving a public offering.
On
December 12, 2006 we issued 180,000 shares of common stock in exchange for our
promissory note in principal amount of $410,429 and accrued interest thereon of
$8,883. We valued the shares issued at $0.09 per share for a total of
$16,200. This issuance is considered exempt under Section 3(a)(9) of
the Securities Act.
On December 12, 2006 we issued 180,000 shares of common
stock in exchange for our promissory note in principal amount of $410,429 and
accrued interest thereon of
$8,883. We valued the shares issued at
$0.09 per share for a total of $16,200. This issuance is considered
exempt under Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act.
On
April 23, 2007, we issued and sold a $100,000 principal amount secured
promissory note bearing interest at a rate of 10% per annum and a warrant to
purchase 200,000 shares of our common stock to James A. Hayward, a director and
the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. We claim an exemption from the registration requirements
of the Securities Act for the private placement of the securities pursuant to
Section 4(2) of the Securities Act because
each of the securities was made in a sale by the issuer not involving a public
offering.
On
June 27, 2007, we completed a private placement offering (the "Offering") in
which we issued and sold to certain investors an aggregate of 3 units (the
"Units") of our securities, each Unit consisting of (i) a $50,000 Principal
Amount of 10% Secured Convertible Promissory Note (the "Notes") and (ii)
warrants (the "Warrants") to purchase 100,000 shares of our common stock.
Arjent Limited, a registered broker dealer firm, acted
as our placement agent in connection with
the Offering. We paid Arjent Limited: (a) a commission equal to $15,000,
representing 10% of the Offering proceeds; (b) a 3% non-accountable expense
allowance in the amount of $4,500; and (c) 2% non-accountable due diligence
expenses in the amount of $3,000.
On June
30, 2007, we issued and sold a $250,000 principal amount secured promissory note
bearing interest at a rate of 10% per annum and a warrant to purchase 500,000
shares of our common stock to James A. Hayward, a director, the Chairman of the
Board of Directors, our President and Chief Executive Officer. We claim an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act for
the private placement of the securities pursuant to Section 4(2) of the
Securities Act because each of the securities was made in a sale by the issuer
not involving a public offering.
On
July 30, 2007, we issued and sold a $200,000 principal amount secured promissory
note bearing interest at a rate of 10% per annum and a warrant to purchase
400,000 shares of our common stock to James A. Hayward, a director and our Chief
Executive Officer. We claim an exemption from the registration requirements
of the Securities Act for the private placement of the securities pursuant to Section 4(2) of the
Securities Act because each of the securities was made in a sale by the issuer
not involving a public offering.
On August
8, 2007, we issued and sold a $100,000 principal amount secured promissory note
bearing interest at a rate of 10% per annum and a warrant to purchase 200,000
shares of our common stock. We claim an exemption from the registration requirements
of the Securities Act for the private placement of the securities pursuant to
Section 4(2) of the Securities Act because each of the securities was made in a
sale by the issuer not involving a public
offering.
On October 4, 2007, we completed the first tranche
of a private placement of up to 20 units at
a price of $100,000 per unit for sale to “accredited investors,” as defined in regulations promulgated under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended. In this first tranche, we sold 5
units for aggregate gross proceeds of $500,000. Each such unit consists of
(i) a $100,000 Principal Amount 10% Secured Convertible Promissory Note and (ii)
a warrant to purchase 200,000 shares of our common stock, $0.001 par value,
exercisable for cash or on a cashless basis for a period of four years
commencing on October 4, 2008, at a price of $0.50 per share. In
addition to the first tranche of a private placement on the terms described
above, on October 4, 2007, we issued and sold a $50,000 10% Secured Convertible
Promissory Note and a warrant to purchase 100,000 shares of our common
stock. Arjent Limited, a registered broker dealer firm, (the
“Placement Agent”) acted as our placement agent in connection with the
offering. We paid the Placement Agent commissions and discounts
aggregating $200,000. We claim an exemption from
the registration requirements of the Securities Act for the private placement of
the units pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act because each of the
units was made in a sale by the issuer not involving a public
offering.
On October 9, 2007 we issued one million shares of our
common stock to TTR Group LLC pursuant to a consulting agreement for consulting
services to be provided to us. This issuance is considered exempt
under Regulation D of the Securities Act
and Rule 506 promulgated thereunder.
On October 30, 2007, we completed the second tranche of
a private placement of up to 20 units at a price of $100,000 per unit for sale
to “accredited investors,” as defined in regulations promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended. In this second tranche, we sold five and a half units for
aggregate gross proceeds of $550,000. Each such unit consists of (i)
a $100,000 Principal Amount 10% Secured Convertible Promissory Note and (ii) a
warrant to purchase 200,000 shares of our common stock, $0.001 par value,
exercisable for cash or on a cashless basis for a period of four years
commencing on October 30, 2008, at a price of $0.50 per share. In
addition to the second tranche of a private placement on the terms described
above, we issued and sold two $50,000 10% Secured Convertible Promissory Notes
and two warrants to purchase 100,000 shares of our common stock. In
connection with the sale of the sale of securities described above, we paid
the Placement Agent commissions and discounts aggregating
$162,500. We claim an exemption from the registration requirements of
the Securities Act for the private placement of the units pursuant to Section
4(2) of the Securities Act because each of the units was made in a sale by the issuer
not involving a public offering.
On November 29, 2007, we completed the third tranche of
a private placement of up to 20 units at a price of $100,000 per unit for sale
to “accredited investors,” as
defined in regulations promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended. In this third tranche, we ten units for aggregate gross
proceeds of $1,000,000. Each such unit consists of (i) a $100,000
Principal Amount 10% Secured Convertible Promissory
Note and (ii) a warrant to purchase 200,000 shares of our common stock, $0.001
par value, exercisable for cash or on a cashless basis for a period of four
years commencing on November 29, 2008, at a price of $0.50 per
share. In connection with the sale of
the sale of securities described above, we paid the Placement Agent commissions
and discounts aggregating $249,810. We claim an exemption from the
registration requirements of the Securities Act for the private placement of the
units pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act because each
of the units was made in a sale by the issuer not involving a public
offering.
On December 20, 2007, we completed the fourth tranche of
a private placement of units at a price of $100,000 per unit for sale to “accredited investors,” as defined in regulations promulgated under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). In this fourth tranche, we sold four and a
half units for aggregate gross proceeds of $450,000. Previously, we
completed three tranches of twenty and one units for aggregate gross proceeds of
$2,100,000. Each unit consists of (i) a $100,000 Principal Amount 10%
Secured Convertible Promissory Note and (ii) a warrant to purchase 200,000
shares of our common stock, $0.001 par value, exercisable for cash or on
a cashless basis for a period of four years commencing on December 20, 2008, at
a price of $0.50 per share. In connection with the sale of securities
described above, we paid the Placement Agent commissions,
discounts, expense reimbursements and advances aggregating
$112,500. We claim an exemption from the registration requirements of
the Securities Act for the private placement of the units pursuant to Section
4(2) of the Securities Act because each of the units was
made in a sale by the issuer not involving a public
offering.
On
December 21, 2007, we entered into an amendment to our engagement agreement with
the Placement Agent, dated August 31, 2007 (the “Engagement Agreement”).
Pursuant to the Engagement Agreement, as amended, we issued 9,000,000 shares of
our common stock to the Placement Agent in exchange for the cancellation of the
cashless exercise warrant to purchase 9,000,000 shares of our common stock at an
exercise price of $.10 per share issued to the Placement Agent pursuant to the
Engagement Agreement. This issuance is considered exempt under Regulation D of
the Securities Act and Rule 506 promulgated thereunder.
On January 17, 2008, we completed the fifth tranche of a
private placement of units at a price of $100,000 per unit for sale to
“accredited investors,” as defined in
regulations promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended. In this fifth tranche, we sold four and a half units for
aggregate gross proceeds of $450,000. Each such unit consists of (i)
a $100,000 Principal Amount 10% Secured Convertible Promissory
Note and (ii) a warrant to purchase 200,000 shares of our common stock, $0.001
par value, exercisable for cash or on a cashless basis for a period of four
years commencing on January 17, 2009, at a price of $0.50 per
share. In connection with the sale of the
sale of securities described above, we paid the Placement Agent commissions and
discounts aggregating $77,500. We claim an exemption from the
registration requirements of the Securities Act for the private placement of the
units pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act because each of the
units was made in a sale by the issuer not involving a public
offering.
On March 4, 2008, we completed the sixth tranche of a
private placement of units at a price of $100,000 per unit for sale to “accredited investors,” as defined in regulations promulgated under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended. In this sixth tranche, we sold
two and a half units for aggregate gross proceeds of $250,000. Each
such unit consists of (i) a $100,000 Principal
Amount 10% Secured Convertible Promissory Note and (ii) a warrant to purchase
200,000 shares of our common stock, $0.001 par value, exercisable for cash or on
a cashless basis for a period of four years commencing on March 4, 2009, at a
price of $0.50 per share. In connection with the
sale of the sale of securities described above, we paid the Placement Agent
commissions and discounts aggregating $37,500. We claim an exemption
from the registration requirements of the Securities Act for the private placement
of the units pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act because each of the
units was made in a sale by the issuer not involving a public
offering.
* All
of the above offerings and sales were deemed to be exempt under Rule 506 of
Regulation D and/or Section 4(2) of the Securities Act. No advertising or
general solicitation was employed in offering the securities. The offerings and
sales were made to a limited number of persons, all of whom were accredited
investors, business associates of Applied DNA Sciences or executive officers of
Applied DNA Sciences, and transfer was restricted by Applied DNA Sciences in
accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act. In addition to
representations by the above-referenced persons, we have made independent
determinations that all of the above-referenced persons were accredited or
sophisticated investors, and that they were capable of analyzing the merits and
risks of their investment, and that they understood the speculative nature of
their investment. Furthermore, all of the above-referenced persons were provided
with access to our SEC filings. Except as disclosed above, we have not employed
any underwriters in connection with any of the above
transactions.
Except as
expressly set forth above, the individuals and entities to whom we issued
securities as indicated in this section of the registration statement are
unaffiliated with us.
ITEM
27. EXHIBITS.
The
following exhibits are included as part of this Form S-1. References to “the
Company” in this Exhibit List mean Applied DNA Sciences, Inc., a Nevada
corporation.
Exhibit
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Description
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2.1
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Articles
of Merger of Foreign and Domestic Corporations, filed December 19, 1998
with the Nevada Secretary of State, filed as an exhibit to the annual
report on Form 10-KSB filed with the Commission on December 29, 2003 and
incorporated herein by reference.
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3.1
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Articles
of Incorporation of DCC Acquisition Corporation, filed April 20,
1998 with the Nevada Secretary of State, filed as an exhibit to the
annual report on Form 10-KSB filed with the Commission on December 29,
2003 and incorporated herein by reference.
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3.2
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Articles
of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation of DCC Acquisition Corp.
changing corporation name to ProHealth Medical Technologies,
Inc.
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3.3
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Certificate
of Designations, Powers, preferences and Rights of the Founders'
Series of Convertible Preferred Stock, filed as an exhibit to the
annual report on Form 10-KSB filed with the Commission on December
29, 2003 and incorporated herein by reference.
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3.4
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Articles
of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation of Applied DNA Sciences,
Inc. increasing the par value of the company's common stock, filed
on December 3, 2003 with the Nevada Secretary of State, filed as an
exhibit to the annual report on Form 10-KSB filed with the Commission
on December 29, 2003 and incorporated herein by
reference.
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3.5 |
Articles
of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation of Applied DNA Sciences,
Inc. increasing the number of authorized shares of the company's common
stock, filed
on March 3, 2005 with the Nevada Secretary of State (filed
herewith).
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3.6
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Articles
of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation of Applied DNA Sciences,
Inc. increasing the number of authorized shares of the company's common
stock, filed
on May 17, 2007 with the Nevada Secretary of State, filed as an exhibit to
the quarterly report on Form 10-QSB filed with the Commission on February
15, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.
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3.7
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By-Laws
of Applied DNA Sciences, Inc., filed as an exhibit to the annual
report on Form 10-KSB filed with the Commission on December 29, 2003
and incorporated herein by reference.
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4.1
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Form
of Subscription Agreement, filed as an exhibit to the current report
on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on January 28, 2005 and incorporated
herein by reference.
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4.2
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Form
of 10% Secured Convertible Promissory Note, filed as an exhibit to the
current report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on January 28,
2005 and incorporated herein by reference.
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4.3
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Form
of Warrant Agreement, filed as an exhibit to the current report on Form
8-K filed with the Commission on January 28, 2005 and incorporated
herein by reference.
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4.4
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Registration
Rights Agreement, dated January 28, 2005, between the Company
and Vertical Capital Partners, Inc., on behalf of the investors,
filed as an exhibit to the current report on Form 8-K filed with
the Commission on January 28, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.
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4.5
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Security
Agreement, dated January 28, 2005, between the Company and Vertical
Capital Partners, Inc., on behalf of the investors, filed as an
exhibit to the current report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on
January 28, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.
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4.6
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Form
of Subscription Agreement, filed as an exhibit to the current report
on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on October 11, 2007 and incorporated
herein by reference.
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4.7
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Form
of 10% Secured Convertible Promissory Note, filed as an exhibit to the
current report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on October 11, 2007
and incorporated herein by reference.
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4.8
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Form
of Warrant Agreement, filed as an exhibit to the current report on Form
8-K filed with the Commission on October 11, 2007 and incorporated
herein by reference.
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Snell
& Wilmer L.L.P. Opinion and Consent (filed
herewith).
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10.1#
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Technology
Reseller Agreement, dated March 19, 2007 by and between Applied DNA
Sciences and HPT International LLC, filed as an exhibit to the current
report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 23, 2007 and
incorporated herein by reference
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10.2#
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Joint
Development and Marketing Agreement, dated April 18, 2007 by and between
Applied DNA Sciences and International Imaging Materials, Inc., filed as
an exhibit to the current report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on
April 24, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference
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10.3
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Settlement
Agreement and General Release of All Claims by and between the Applied DNA
parties and Chanty Cheang, filed as an exhibit to the current report on
Form 8-K filed with the Commission on May 4, 2007 and incorporated herein
by reference
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10.4
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Settlement
Agreement and General Release of All Claims by and between the Applied DNA
parties and Angela Wiggins, filed as an exhibit to the current report on
Form 8-K filed with the Commission on May 4, 2007 and incorporated herein
by reference
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10.5
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Settlement
Agreement and General Release of All Claims by and between the Applied DNA
parties and Adrian Butash, filed as an exhibit to the current report on
Form 8-K filed with the Commission on May 4, 2007 and incorporated herein
by reference
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10.6
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Settlement
Agreement and General Release of All Claims by and between the Applied DNA
parties and John D. Barnett, filed as an exhibit to the current report on
Form 8-K filed with the Commission on May 4, 2007 and incorporated herein
by reference
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10.7
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Settlement
Agreement and General Release of All Claims by and between the Applied DNA
parties and Jaime Cardona, filed as an exhibit to the current report on
Form 8-K filed with the Commission on May 4, 2007 and incorporated herein
by reference
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10.8#
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Product
Development, Marketing and Distribution Agreement, dated May 8, 2007 by
and between Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. and Champion Thread Company, Inc.,
filed as an exhibit to the current report on Form 8-K filed with the
Commission on May 11, 2007 and incorporated herein by
reference
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Technology
Reseller Agreement, dated May 30, 2007 by and between Applied DNA
Sciences, Inc. and Printcolor Screen Ltd., filed as an exhibit to the
current report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 1, 2007 and
incorporated herein by reference
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10.10
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Engagement
Agreement, dated August 23, 2007 by and between Applied DNA Sciences, Inc.
and ARjENT Limited, filed as an exhibit to the current report on Form 8-K
filed with the Commission on September 7, 2007 and incorporated herein by
reference
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10.11
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Amendment
to Engagement Letter, dated December 20, 2007, by and between Applied DNA
Sciences, Inc. and ARjENT Limited, filed as an exhibit to the current
report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on December 28, 2007 and
incorporated herein by reference
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23.1
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Consent
of RBSM LLP (filed herewith).
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31.1
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Certification
of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 and Rule
15d-14(a), promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended
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31.2
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Certification
of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 and Rule
15d 14(a), promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended
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32.1
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Certification
pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Chief Executive Officer)
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Certification
pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Chief Financial Officer)
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request for confidentiality has been filed for certain portions of the indicated
document. Confidential portions have been omitted and filed separately with the
Securities and Exchange Commission as required by Rule 24b-2 promulgated under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
ITEM
28. UNDERTAKINGS.
The
undersigned registrant hereby undertakes to:
(1) File, during
any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment
to this registration statement to:
(i) Include any
prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended (the “Securities Act”);
(ii) Reflect in
the prospectus any facts or events which, individually or together, represent a
fundamental change in the information in the registration statement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities
offered (if the total dollar value of the securities offered would not exceed
that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the
estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus
filed with the SEC pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act if, in the
aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than a 20% change
in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of
Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement,
and
(iii) Include any
additional or changed material information on the plan of
distribution.
(2) For
determining liability under the Securities Act, treat each post-effective
amendment as a new registration statement of the securities offered, and the
offering of the securities at that time to be the initial bona fide
offering.
(3) File a
post-effective amendment to remove from registration any of the securities that
remain unsold at the end of the offering.
(4) For purposes
of determining any liability under the Securities Act, treat the information
omitted from the form of prospectus filed as part of this registration statement
in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in a form of prospectus filed by the
registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(1) or (4) or 497(h) under the Securities Act
as part of this registration statement as of the time it was declared
effective.
(5) For
determining any liability under the Securities Act, treat each post-effective
amendment that contains a form of prospectus as a new registration statement for
the securities offered in the registration statement, and that offering of the
securities at that time as the initial bona fide offering of those
securities.
Insofar
as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be
permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant
pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been
advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such
indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and
is, therefore, unenforceable.
In the
event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the
payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or
controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action,
suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person
in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless
in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling
precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether
such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the
Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such
issue.
SIGNATURES
In
accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the
registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all
of the requirements of filing on Form S-1 and authorizes this Registration
Statement on Form S-1 to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, in the City
of Stony Brook, State of New York, on April 21, 2008.
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APPLIED
DNA SCIENCES, INC.
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Date:
April 21, 2008
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/s/JAMES A. HAYWARD
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James
A. Hayward
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Chief
Executive Officer
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Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this prospectus has
been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in
the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Name
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Position
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Date
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/s/
JAMES
A. HAYWARD
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Chief
Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer), President, Chairman of
the Board of Directors and Director
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April
21, 2008
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James
A. Hayward
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/s/
KURT
JENSEN
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Chief
Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting
Officer)
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April
21, 2008
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Kurt
Jensen
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/s/
YACOV
SHAMASH
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Director
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April
21, 2008
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Yacov
Shamash
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/s/
SANFORD
R. SIMON
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Director
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April
21, 2008
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Sanford
R. Simon
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