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United States Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-QSB
(Mark One)
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QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. |
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2007.
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TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. |
For the transition period from
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Commission file number 000-20333
NOCOPI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact name of small business issuer as
specified in its charter)
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MARYLAND
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87-0406496 |
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
9C Portland Road, West Conshohocken, PA 19428
(Address of principal executive offices)
(610) 834-9600
(Issuers telephone number)
Check whether the issuer has (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past
90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of
the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common equity, as of
May 1, 2007: Common stock, par value $.01 per share: 51,790,977 shares.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one): Yes o No þ
NOCOPI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
INDEX
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Nocopi Technologies, Inc.
Statements of Operations*
(unaudited)
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Three Months ended March 31 |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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Revenues |
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Licenses, royalties and fees |
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$ |
48,000 |
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44,700 |
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Product and other sales |
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110,500 |
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42,200 |
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158,500 |
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86,900 |
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Cost of sales |
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Licenses, royalties and fees |
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20,400 |
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16,900 |
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Product and other sales |
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72,800 |
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24,300 |
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93,200 |
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41,200 |
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Gross profit |
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65,300 |
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45,700 |
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Operating expenses |
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Research and development |
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38,600 |
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36,300 |
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Sales and marketing |
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37,500 |
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27,900 |
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General and administrative (exclusive
of legal expenses) |
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50,400 |
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50,700 |
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Legal expenses |
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11,600 |
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10,000 |
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138,100 |
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124,900 |
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Loss from operations |
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(72,800 |
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(79,200 |
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Other income (expenses) |
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Interest income |
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300 |
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Interest and bank charges |
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(1,900 |
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(1,100 |
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(1,600 |
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(1,100 |
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Net loss |
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74,400 |
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80,300 |
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Basic and diluted loss per common share |
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.00 |
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.00 |
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Basic and diluted weighted average
common shares outstanding |
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51,686,811 |
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50,823,856 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral
part of these financial statements. |
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Nocopi Technologies, Inc.
Balance Sheet*
(unaudited)
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March 31 |
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2007 |
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Assets |
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Current assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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13,500 |
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Accounts receivable less $20,000 allowance |
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99,200 |
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Inventory |
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71,800 |
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Prepaid and other |
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18,800 |
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Total current assets |
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203,300 |
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Fixed assets |
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Leasehold improvements |
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71,200 |
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Furniture, fixtures and equipment |
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482,500 |
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553,700 |
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Less: accumulated depreciation |
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532,700 |
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21,000 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
224,300 |
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Liabilities and Stockholders Deficiency |
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Current liabilities |
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Demand and other short-term loans |
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81,000 |
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Accounts payable |
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425,100 |
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Accrued expenses |
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295,900 |
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Deferred revenue |
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5,200 |
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Total current liabilities |
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807,200 |
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Stockholders deficiency |
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Common stock, $.01 par value |
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Authorized - 75,000,000 shares |
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Issued and outstanding 51,686,811 shares |
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516,900 |
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Paid-in capital |
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11,731,700 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(12,831,500 |
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(582,900 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders deficiency |
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224,300 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of
these financial statements. |
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Nocopi Technologies, Inc.
Statements of Cash Flows*
(unaudited)
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Three Months ended March 31 |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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Operating Activities |
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Net loss |
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74,400 |
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80,300 |
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Adjustment to reconcile net loss to cash
used in operating activities |
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Depreciation |
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4,200 |
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3,900 |
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(70,200 |
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(76,400 |
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(Increase) decrease in assets |
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Accounts receivable |
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(7,200 |
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24,500 |
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Arbitration settlement receivable |
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50,000 |
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50,000 |
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Inventory |
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(13,500 |
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(42,200 |
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Prepaid and other |
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6,000 |
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11,100 |
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Increase (decrease) in liabilities |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
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15,000 |
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(7,900 |
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Deferred revenue |
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(600 |
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49,700 |
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35,500 |
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Net cash used in operating activities |
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(20,500 |
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(40,900 |
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Investing Activities |
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Additions to fixed assets |
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(1,100 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(1,100 |
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Financing Activities |
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Issuance of common stock |
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80,000 |
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Demand and other short-term loans |
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7,000 |
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Demand and other short-term loan repayment |
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(25,000 |
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities |
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(18,000 |
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80,000 |
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Increase (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents |
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(39,600 |
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39,100 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year |
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53,100 |
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4,300 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
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$ |
13,500 |
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$ |
43,400 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of
these financial statements. |
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NOCOPI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
Note 1. Financial Statements
The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements have been prepared by Nocopi
Technologies, Inc. (the Company). These statements include all adjustments (consisting only of
normal recurring adjustments) which management believes necessary for a fair presentation of the
statements and have been prepared on a consistent basis using the accounting policies described in
the summary of Accounting Policies included in the Companys 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-KSB.
Certain financial information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted
pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the accompanying
disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The Notes to Financial
Statements included in the 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-KSB should be read in conjunction with the
accompanying interim financial statements. The interim operating results for the three months ended
March 31, 2007 may not be necessarily indicative of the operating results expected for the full
year.
Note 2. Stock Based Compensation
On January 1, 2006, the Company adopted SFAS 123(R) using the modified prospective method as
permitted under SFAS 123(R). Under this transition method, compensation cost recognized in the
first quarter of 2006 includes compensation cost for all share-based payments granted prior to but
not yet vested as of December 31, 2005, based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance
with the provisions of SFAS 123. In accordance with the modified prospective method of adoption,
the Companys results of operations and financial position for prior periods have not been
restated.
The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to calculate the grant-date fair value of
an award.
There were no stock options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2007 and March 31,
2006. There were no stock options exercised or cancelled during the three months ended March 31,
2007.
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The following table summarizes the Companys stock option plans at March 31, 2007 and December 31,
2006:
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Outstanding, December 31, 2006 |
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1,750,000 |
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.10 to $.22 |
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.16 |
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Outstanding, March 31, 2007 |
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1,750,000 |
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.10 to $.22 |
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$ |
.16 |
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Exercisable, March 31, 2007 |
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1,750,000 |
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.10 to $.22 |
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.16 |
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Outstanding and exercisable,
March 31, 2007 |
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Weighted average remaining
contractual life (years) |
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2.79 |
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Note 3. Going Concern
Since its inception, the Company has incurred significant losses and, as of March 31, 2007, had
accumulated losses of $12,831,500. For the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, the Companys
losses from operations were $175,800 and $213,800, respectively. In addition, the Company had
negative working capital of $603,900 at March 31, 2007. The Company may incur further operating
losses and experience negative cash flow in the future. Achieving profitability and positive cash
flow depends on the Companys ability to generate and sustain significant increases in revenues and
gross profits from its traditional business. There can be no assurances that the Company will be
able to generate sufficient revenues and gross profits to achieve and sustain profitability and
positive cash flow in the future.
Management of the Company believes that it will need, and is actively seeking, to obtain additional
capital in the immediate future both to fund investments needed to increase its operating revenues
to levels that will sustain its operations and to fund operating deficits that it anticipates will
continue until revenue increases can be realized. There can be no assurances that the Company will
be successful in obtaining sufficient additional capital, or if it does, that the additional
capital will enable the Company to improve its business so as to have a material positive effect on
the Companys operations and cash flow. The Company believes that without additional capital,
whether in the form of debt, equity or both, it may be forced to cease operations at an
undetermined future date.
Note 4. Demand and Other Short-Term Loans
During the first quarter of 2007, the Company received an unsecured loan of $7,000 from Michael A.
Feinstein, M.D., its Chairman of the Board and repaid the entire $25,000 lent by an individual in
the third quarter of 2006. At March 31, 2007, the Company had unsecured loans from four individuals
totaling $81,000, including $29,000 from Dr. Feinstein and $15,000 from Herman Gerwitz, a Director,
outstanding. The loans bear interest at seven per cent per year. In
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early May 2007 the Company
repaid the entire $10,000 lent by an individual in the third quarter of 2006.
Note 5. Income Taxes
There is no income tax benefit for the losses for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and March
31, 2006 because the Company has determined that the realization of the net deferred tax asset is
not assured. The Company has created a valuation allowance for the entire amount of such benefits.
Note 6. Loss per Share
Because the Company reported a net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and March 31,
2006, common stock equivalents, consisting of stock options and warrants, were anti-dilutive.
Note 7. Major Customer Information
The Companys largest non-affiliate customers accounted for approximately 64% and 52% of revenues
in the first quarter of 2007 and 2006, respectively, and approximately 73% of accounts receivable
at March 31, 2007. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and generally
does not require collateral. The Company also maintains allowances for potential credit losses.
Note 8. Subsequent Events
In April 2007, the Company sold a total of 104,166 shares of its common stock to two individuals
who are not affiliates of the Company for $50,000, or $.48 per share. The board of directors
deferred the issuance of 100,000 options to purchase common stock of the Company that were to be
granted to each director on April 30, 2007.
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Item 2.
NOCOPI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Managements Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operation
Forward-Looking Information
The following Managements Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial
Condition should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Financial Statements and related notes
included elsewhere in this report as well as with our audited Financial Statements and Notes
thereto for the year ended December 31, 2006 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 16, 2007.
The information in this discussion contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause our actual results, performance or
achievements or industry results to be materially different from any future results, performance or
achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Such factors include those
described in Risk Factors. The forward-looking statements included in this report may prove to be
inaccurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in these forward-looking statements,
you should not consider this information to be a guarantee by us or any other person that our
objectives and plans will be achieved. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise
its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any
projected results (expressed or implied) will not be realized.
Results of Operations
The Companys revenues are derived from royalties paid by licensees of the Companys
technologies, fees for the provision of technical services to licensees and from the direct sale of
products incorporating the Companys technologies, such as inks, security paper and pressure
sensitive labels, as well as equipment used to support the application of the Companys
technologies, such as ink-jet printing systems. Royalties consist of guaranteed minimum royalties
payable by the Companys licensees and/or additional royalties which typically vary with the
licensees sales or production of products incorporating the licensed technology. Technical
services, in the form of on-site or telephone consultations by members of the Companys technical
staff, may be offered to licensees of the Companys technologies. The consulting fees are billed
at agreed upon per diem or hourly rates at the time the services are rendered. Service fees and
sales revenues vary directly with the number of units of service or product provided.
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The Company recognizes revenue on its lines of business as follows:
a) License fees and royalties are recognized when the license term begins. Upon inception of
the license term, revenue is recognized in a manner consistent with the nature of the transaction
and the earnings process, which generally is ratably over the license term;
b) Product sales are recognized upon shipment of products, when the price is fixed or
determinable and collectibility is reasonably assured; and
c) Fees for technical services are recognized when (i) the service has been rendered; (ii) an
arrangement exists; (iii) the price is fixed or determinable based upon a per diem or hourly rate;
and (iv) collectibility is reasonably assured.
While the Companys fixed costs have been reduced as a result of its relocation to a new
location in 2003 and because the Company believes that further fixed cost reductions may not be
achievable, its operating results are substantially dependent on revenue levels. Because revenues
derived from licenses and royalties carry a much higher gross profit margin than other revenues,
operating results are also substantially affected by changes in revenue mix.
Both the absolute amounts of the Companys revenues and the mix among the various sources of
revenue are subject to substantial fluctuation. The Company has a relatively small number of
substantial customers rather than a large number of small customers. Accordingly, changes in the
revenue received from a significant customer can have a substantial effect on the Companys total
revenue and on its revenue mix and overall financial performance. Such changes may result from a
customers product development delays, engineering changes, changes in product marketing strategies
and the like. In addition, certain customers have, from time to time, sought to renegotiate certain
provisions of their license agreements and, when the Company agrees to revise terms, revenues from
the customer may be affected. The addition of a substantial new customer or the loss of a
substantial existing customer may also have a substantial effect on the Companys total revenue,
revenue mix and operating results.
Revenues for the first quarter of 2007 were $158,500 compared to $86,900 in the first quarter
of 2006, an 82% increase. Licenses, royalties and fees increased by $3,300, or 7%, in the first
quarter of 2007 to $48,000 from $44,700 in the first quarter of 2006. The increase in licenses,
royalties and fees is due primarily to the addition of one license agreement during 2006 offset in
part by the termination or non-renewal of three licenses during 2006. Product sales increased by
$68,300, or 162%, to $110,500 in the first quarter of 2007 from $42,200 in the first quarter of
2006 as shipments of ink for its new licensee in the Educational and Toy Products Market continued
into 2007. The Company believes that ink shipments to this licensee and another licensee added
during the first quarter of 2007 will continue to expand in future periods producing increases in
both product sales and royalties.
The Companys gross profit increased to $65,300 in the first quarter of 2007 or 41% of
revenues from $45,700 or 53% of revenues in the first quarter of 2006. Licenses, royalties and fees
have historically carried a higher gross profit than product sales, which generally consist of
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supplies or other manufactured products which incorporate the Companys technologies or
equipment used to support the application of its technologies. These items (except for inks which
are manufactured by the Company) are generally purchased from third-party vendors and resold to the
end-user or licensee and carry a lower gross profit than licenses, royalties and fees. The lower
gross profit, expressed as a percentage of revenues, in the first quarter 2007 compared to the
first quarter of 2006 resulted principally from a higher percentage of gross revenues derived from
product sales compared to licenses, royalties and fees.
Research and development expenses of $38,600 in the first quarter of 2007 approximated the
$36,300 in the first quarter of 2006.
Sales and marketing expenses increased to $37,500 in the first quarter of 2007 from $27,900 in
the first quarter of 2006. The increase reflects higher commission expense on the higher level of
revenues in the first quarter of 2007 compared to the first quarter of 2006.
General and administrative expenses (exclusive of legal expenses) of $50,400 in the first
quarter of 2007 approximated the $50,700 in the first quarter of 2006.
Legal expenses increased nominally in the first quarter of 2007 to $11,600 from $10,000 in the
first quarter of 2006.
Other income (expense) increased in the first quarter of 2007 compared to the first quarter of
2006 as interest expense was incurred on the demand and other short-term loans received in 2006.
The net loss of $74,400 in the first quarter of 2007 compared to the net loss of $80,300 in
the first quarter of 2006 results primarily from a higher gross profit on the higher level of
revenues offset in part by higher commissions.
Plan of Operation, Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Companys cash and cash equivalents decreased to $13,500 at March 31, 2007 from $53,100 at
December 31, 2006. During the quarter, the Company received $7,000 in demand loans and used $20,500
to fund operations, $25,000 to repay loans and $1,100 to fund capital purchases.
While the Company has added new licensees in the Entertainment and Toy Market over the past
year and has obtained significant increases in product sales from these licensees, its working
capital requirements have increased in support of inventory and receivables related to these sales.
Additionally the Company continues to experience operating losses that have an adverse effect on
its liquidity. During the first quarter of 2007, the Company received $7,000 in demand loans from
its Chairman of the Board and the final installment payment of $50,000 in accordance with the
settlement agreement of its arbitration with Euro-Nocopi, S. A. These receipts, combined with
$50,000 received in April 2007 from two individuals in connection with the sale of 104,166 shares
of the Companys common stock have permitted the Company to continue in operation to
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the current date. Management of the Company believes that it will need to obtain, and it is
actively seeking, additional capital in the immediate future both to fund investments needed
further increase its operating revenues, to support the working capital requirements associated
with these revenues, to reduce debts owed to vendors and professional service providers and to fund
operating losses that it believes will continue for at least a portion of 2007. There can be no
assurances that the Company will be successful in obtaining sufficient additional capital, or if it
does, that the additional capital will enable the Company to improve its business so as to have a
material positive effect on the Companys operations and cash flow. The Company believes that
without additional investment, it may be forced to cease operations at an undetermined future date.
The Company, in response to the ongoing adverse liquidity situation, has maintained a cost
reduction program including staff reductions and curtailment of discretionary research and
development and sales and marketing expenses, where possible.
The Companys plan of operations for the twelve months beginning with the date of this
quarterly report consists of raising sufficient capital immediately, in the form of debt, equity or
both to allow it to continue in operation and to capitalize on the specific business relationships
it has recently developed in the Entertainment and Toy Products business through ongoing
applications development for these licensees. The Company believes that these opportunities can
provide increases in revenues and it will increase its production staff as necessary and invest in
capital equipment needed to support the anticipated ink production requirements.
Risk Factors
The Companys operating results, financial condition and stock price are subject to certain risks,
some of which are beyond the Companys control. These risks could cause actual operating and
financial results to differ materially from those expressed in the Companys forward looking
statements, including the risks described below and the risks identified in other documents which
are filed and furnished with the SEC including our annual report on Form 10-KSB filed on April 16,
2007:
Inability to Continue in Operation Without New Equity Investment. We had a negative working capital
of $603,900 at March 31, 2007. Additionally, we experienced negative cash flow from operations of
$200,100 in the year ended December 31, 2006. Our management believes that while ongoing cost
containment measures combined with revenue increases associated with new licensees will reduce our
negative cash flow, we will need to obtain additional capital in the future both to fund
investments needed to support the ongoing increase and to provide additional working capital
requirements associated with these revenues. There can be no assurances that we will be successful
in obtaining sufficient additional capital, or if we do obtain additional capital, that the
additional capital will enable us to improve our business so as to have a material positive effect
on our operations and cash flow. We believe that without additional investment, we may be forced to
cease operations at an undetermined future date. It is uncertain whether our assets will retain any
value if we cease operations. There are no assurances that we will be able to secure additional
equity investment before we may be forced to cease operations.
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Possible Inability to Develop New Business. Even if we are able to raise cash through additional
capital investment or otherwise, we must quickly improve our operating cash flow. Because we have
already significantly reduced our operating expenses, our management believes that any significant
improvement in our cash flow must result from increases in our revenues from traditional sources
and from new revenue sources. Our ability to develop new revenues may depend on the extent of both
our marketing activities and our research and development activities, both of which are limited.
There are no assurances that the resources, even with additional investment, that we can devote to
marketing and to research and development will be sufficient to increase our revenues to levels
resulting in positive cash flow.
Inability to Obtain Raw Materials and Products for Resale. Our adverse financial condition has
required us to significantly defer payments due vendors who supply raw materials and other
components of our security inks and security paper that we purchase for resale and professional and
other services. As a result, we are required to pay cash in advance of shipment to certain of our
suppliers. Delays in shipments to customers caused by our inability to obtain materials on a timely
basis and the possibility that certain current vendors may permanently discontinue to supply us
with needed products could impact our ability to service our customers and adversely affect our
customer and licensee relationships. While receipt of funds in conjunction with the settlement of
the arbitration with Euro-Nocopi, S.A., short-term loans and sales of shares of our common stock in
2006 and 2007 have allowed us to continue in operation to the current date, there can be no
assurances that we will be able to maintain our vendor relationships in an acceptable manner.
Uneven Pattern of Quarterly and Annual Operating Results. Our revenues, which are derived primarily
from licensing and royalties, are difficult to forecast due to the long sales cycle of our
technologies, the potential for customer delay or deferral of implementation of our technologies,
the size and timing of inception of individual license agreements, the success of our licensees and
strategic partners in exploiting the market for the licensed products, modifications of customer
budgets, and uneven patterns of royalty revenue and product orders. As our revenue base is not
substantial, delays in finalizing license contracts, implementing the technology to initiate the
revenue stream and customer ordering decisions can have a material adverse effect on our quarterly
and annual revenue expectations and, as our operating expenses are substantially fixed, income
expectations will be subject to a similar adverse outcome. As licensees for the entertainment and
toy products are added, the unpredictability of our revenue stream may be further impacted.
Volatility of Stock Price. The market price for our common stock has historically experienced
significant fluctuations and may continue to do so. We have, since our inception, operated at a
loss and have not produced revenue levels traditionally associated with publicly traded companies.
Our common stock is not listed on a national or regional securities exchange and, consequently, we
receive limited publicity regarding our business achievements and prospects, nor do securities
analysts and traders extensively follow our stock and our stock is also thinly traded. Our market
price may be affected by announcements of new relationships or modifications to existing
relationships. The stock prices of many developing public companies, particularly those with small
capitalizations, have experienced wide fluctuations not necessarily
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related to operating performance. Such fluctuations may adversely affect the market price of our
common stock.
Intellectual Property. We rely on a combination of protections provided under applicable
international patent, trademark and trade secret laws. We also rely on confidentiality,
non-analysis and licensing agreements to establish and protect our rights in our proprietary
technologies. While we actively attempt to protect these rights, our technologies could possibly be
compromised through reverse engineering or other means. In addition, our ability to enforce our
intellectual property rights through appropriate legal action has been and will continue to be
limited by our adverse liquidity. There can be no assurances that we will be able to protect the
basis of our technologies from discovery by unauthorized third parties or to preclude unauthorized
persons from conducting activities that infringe on our rights. Our adverse liquidity situation has
also impacted our ability to obtain patent protection on our intellectual property and to maintain
protection on previously issued patents. We made payments of approximately $800 for patent
maintenance fees due during 2007. There can be no assurances that we will be able to continue to
prosecute new patents and maintain issued patents. As a result, our customer and licensee
relationships could be adversely affected and the value of our technologies and intellectual
property (including their value upon our liquidation) could be substantially diminished.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Interpretation No. 48 (FIN
48), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. FIN 48 prescribes detailed guidance for the
financial statement recognition, measurement and disclosure of uncertain tax positions recognized
in an enterprises financial statements in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109, Accounting for
Income Taxes. Tax positions must meet a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold at the effective
date to be recognized upon the adoption of FIN 48 and in subsequent periods. FIN 48 will be
effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006, and will become effective for us
beginning with the first quarter of 2007, and the provisions of FIN 48 will be applied to all tax
positions under Statement No. 109 upon initial adoption. The cumulative effect of applying the
provisions of this interpretation will be reported as an adjustment to the opening balance of
retained earnings for that fiscal year. The Company adopted FIN 48 effective January 1, 2007. The
adoption of FIN 48 did not require an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings as of
January 1, 2007.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
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Item 3. Controls and Procedures
(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Companys disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that
material information required to be included in its periodic SEC reports is recorded, processed,
summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the relevant SEC rules and forms. The
Company has carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the
Companys management, including the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer,
of the effectiveness of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act
Rule 13a-15. Based upon that evaluation, the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
Officer concluded, as of the end of the period covered by this report, that the Companys
disclosure controls and procedures are effective.
(b) Changes in Internal Control
As of the date of this report, there have been no changes in the Companys internal controls over
financial reporting during our most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are
reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
Item 3A(T). Controls and Procedures
Not applicable.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Not applicable.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Not applicable.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not applicable.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
Not applicable.
Item 6. Exhibits
(a) Exhibits
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Certificate of Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a). |
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Certificate of Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a). |
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Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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NOCOPI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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DATE: May 15, 2007 |
/s/ Michael A. Feinstein, M.D.
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Michael A. Feinstein, M.D. |
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Chairman of the Board |
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DATE: May 15, 2007 |
/s/ Rudolph A. Lutterschmidt
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Rudolph A. Lutterschmidt |
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Vice President & Chief Financial Officer |
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Certificate of Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a). |
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Certificate of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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