Document/Exhibit Description Pages Size
1: 10-K Eurotech, Ltd. 107 532K
2: EX-10.1.2.1 Ekor Agreement Dated as of May 15, 2000 6 28K
4: EX-10.11.3 Letters of Cancellation 3 13K
5: EX-10.14.11 Agreement Dated February 21, 2001 1 7K
6: EX-10.20.12 Modification Agmt. Dated as of February 28, 2001 6 23K
7: EX-10.22 Investment Banking Consulting Agreement 3 16K
3: EX-10.4.2 McFee Environ. Supp. Canc. Dated March 14, 2001 1 7K
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ..................... TO ......................
COMMISSION FILE NO. 000-22129
Eurotech, Ltd.
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(exact name of registrant as specified in it charter)
District of Columbia 33-0662435
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(State or other jurisdiction of I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
10306 Eaton Place
Suite 220
Fairfax, VA 22030
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(address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (703) 352-4399
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.00025 par value American Stock Exchange
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None
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that registrant was required
to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for
the past 90 days.
Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. [ ]
State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held
by non-affiliates of the registrant. The aggregate market value shall be
computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was sold, or the
average bid and asked prices of such common equity, as of a specified date
within 60 days prior to the date of filing.
As of close of business on Friday, March 9, 2001: $84,215,182
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
I. GENERAL.
We are a development stage technology transfer, holding, marketing and
management company formed to commercialize new or existing but previously
unrecognized technologies. Our current emphasis is on technologies developed by
prominent research institutes and individual researchers in the former Soviet
Union and Israel. Since our formation, we have acquired selected technologies
through equity investments, assignments or licensing arrangements. With respect
to each of these technologies, we have the right (and are expected) to market
them or products incorporating them throughout the world outside of the country
of their origin.
In the following sections, we will briefly describe the technologies on
which we are working and will attempt to provide you with a picture of where we
stand on each of them.
We are not a subsidiary of another corporation, entity or other person.
We do not have any subsidiaries except to the extent that Israeli research and
development companies in which we have invested and in the equity of which we
hold a greater than 50% interest and an as yet inactive company organized in the
United States may be deemed to be subsidiaries.
Our executive office is located at 10306 Eaton Place, Suite 220,
Fairfax, Virginia 22030.
II. EKOR(TM) - SILICON GEOPOLYMERS
1. BACKGROUND. EKOR(TM) was developed jointly by scientists at I.V. Kurchatov
Institute, Moscow (Kurchatov) and members of the Euro-Asian Geophysical Society
(EAPS) as a family of materials designed for long-term isolation of hazardous
and radioactive materials. As a silicon-based elastomer, EKOR's adhesive
properties allow it to stick to a wide variety of wet or dry surfaces and
materials. When applied, EKOR(TM) materials surround and "glue down" nuclear or
hazardous debris ranging from fine dust to broken fuel rods and, in combination
with their fire-resistant and water-proof properties, prevent such debris from
migrating by water or as air-borne particles by providing a seal against the
transport of radioactive particles and water-soluble radio nuclides. EKOR(TM)
materials also possess other highly desirable performance characteristics such
as chemical resistance, fire resistance, heat resistance, and resistance to
environmental aging and derogation from radiation. Besides its unique
combination of performance characteristics, EKOR(TM) comes in multiple product
forms and can be applied with a variety of application methods. This allows
EKOR(TM) to be used as a solution for a broad spectrum of nuclear and hazardous
waste management problems.
The EKOR(TM) product family's performance characteristics and flexibility
of form make it a tool for a broad spectrum of applications. There are five
basic forms of EKOR(TM):
1. Sealer, which can be brushed, poured or sprayed to coat containers or
cover contaminated surfaces;
2. Coating, which can be brushed, poured or sprayed to isolated
contaminated facilities or equipment;
3. Foam, which is pumped in a range of densities to fill crevices, ducts
or pipes;
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4. Grout, applied in a pour and mix method, which can be mixed with dry
wastes to form an unleachable monolith for transportation or disposal;
and
5. Matrix, applied in a pour and mix method, which can be used with high-
and low-level liquid wastes to form an unleachable monolith for
transportation or disposal.
In tests conducted at Kurchatov, EKOR(TM) was shown to be highly
resistant to radiation and structural degradation from exposure to radiation. It
also proved to be highly fire resistant, waterproof, and capable of being
formulated in densities that display considerable structural strength and
weight-bearing properties of 100 pounds per square inch. In high-dosage
radiation tests EKOR(TM) has met or exceeded all specifications for containment
materials developed by the Chernobyl authorities.
We believe that EKOR(TM) is the most technologically advanced material
for comprehensive long-term isolation of both solid and liquid radioactive
materials, suppressing radioactive dust and preventing such materials and dust
from escaping into the atmosphere and from leaching into and contaminating
ground-water supplies. On November 28, 1997, the Ministry of Health of the
Russian Federation certified EKOR(TM) and its components as non-toxic, thereby
allowing for EKOR's production, delivery, sale and use in the Russian
Federation. In March 2000, the Ukrainian government certified EKOR(TM) for use
in Ukraine.
We have successfully transferred the technology to make EKOR(TM)
products in the United States. The company's manufacturing partner, NuSil
Technologies, is now manufacturing EKOR(TM) components under agreement with us
at its facilities in California. This agreement will allow EKOR(TM) materials to
be manufactured in volumes sufficient to support initial EKOR(TM) sales both in
the USA and outside the USA. We contemplate developing more local production in
Europe and Asia as volume increases provide favorable production economics.
Eurotech recently successfully completed acceptance testing for
EKOR(TM) Sealer, the first product form of EKOR(TM) produced in the United
States, at independent laboratories in the United States. This acceptance
testing is required for EKOR(TM) materials to be used by contractors at
Department of Energy (DOE) sites. We will continue to perform testing on
additional product forms of EKOR(TM) in 2001. The testing of USA-produced
EKOR(TM) products supports the years of development and testing of EKOR(TM) by
Kurchatov and EAPS.
In the meantime, we engaged the Hemispheric Center for Environmental
Technology at Florida International University (HCET), an organization that is
significantly funded by DOE, to develop training materials, certify applicators
and develop spray application equipment specifications. We have taken HCET's
specifications and are working with a commercial equipment fabricator to develop
a mixing and spray application system that is now at the stage of final testing.
In March 2001, the EKOR(TM) family of products was presented to waste
management professionals from around the world at the annual Waste Management
Symposium in Tucson, Arizona. The reception and interest in EKOR(TM) by waste
management professionals was excellent. We have been presenting EKOR(TM) for use
in variety of applications at DOE sites.
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2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. Kurchatov is a pre-eminent nuclear physics and
scientific research institute in Russia, which enjoys a position of prestige,
sophistication and importance roughly equivalent to that of the
Lawrence-Livermore National Laboratory in the United States. EAPS is a
professional society of over 5,000 scientists, physicists, and engineers in the
former Soviet Union. Under sub-licensing agreements, we are the exclusive global
licensee of all right, title and interest (inclusive of all patent and other
intellectual property rights) in EKOR(TM). For that license and specified
engineering services, we make fixed payments to EAPS at the rate of $120,000 per
year until 2005 and our revenues are subject to royalties aggregating to 3% of
our EKOR(TM) revenues, increasing in 2005 to 3.1% on certain such revenues.
Royalties are payable at the rate of 1% to the intermediate licensee of the
EKOR(TM) technology; a further 2% royalty on certain of our EKOR(TM) revenues
payable to another entity that until November 30, 1999 owned a 50% interest in
the EKOR(TM) sublicense; and, beginning in 2005, a 0.1% royalty on product sales
payable to EAPS. On March 23, 1999, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued
to EAPS Patent No. 5,886,060 on the process for manufacturing one of the
EKOR(TM) compound variants. We do not at this point know whether we will be in a
position to file successfully for additional patents on any other aspect of
EKOR(TM) and we do not know if additional proprietary technology that we develop
will prove patentable.
In addition to patent protection, we hope also rely on trade secrets
and proprietary know-how and technology that we seek to protect primarily by the
care that we take in the selection of prospective working partners and
collaborators, employees and consultants. We cannot, however, be sure that one
or more of these people will not violate the trust that we repose in them, that
we would have adequate remedies for any violation, or that our trade secrets and
proprietary know-how will not otherwise become known or be independently
discovered by others.
The use of EKOR(TM) is subject to environmental safety laws and
regulations pertaining to the safe use and containment of hazardous and nuclear
waste. Based on the results of tests conducted at Kurchatov and those performed
to date in the United States, we believe that the EKOR(TM) compounds can meet
applicable regulations for safe use, containment and storage of hazardous and
nuclear materials. It is, however, possible that more stringent or different
standards may be adopted or applied in the future, depending on EKOR's intended
use, and it is also possible that the standards, if adopted or applied, may
materially increase the cost to us of using EKOR(TM) compounds or prevent their
use altogether. We are not aware of any other U.S. or foreign laws or
regulations that significantly hinder the marketing, sale or use of EKOR(TM)
based materials.
3. INVESTMENT. Since our organization through December 31, 2000, we have
expended in the aggregate on the order of $26,000,000 on the promotion of
EKOR(TM), including costs of materials, testing, and consulting fees and travel
expense reimbursements paid to the Russian scientists and others but not
including our corporate overhead.
4. COMMERCIALIZATION. With the capability to produce product in the United
States, the first commercial use of EKOR(TM) will be the containment of nuclear
waste at United States Department of Energy (DOE) locations. In late 2000, in
order to decrease time to market, we changed our United States market approach
from partnering with and relying on a large contractor to building internal
business development and application engineering resources. This approach would
put us in a position to support a cross section of contractors and to focus
product and application development. Thus, we will work on an unaligned basis
with a variety of small and large contractors that have the highest interest in
and are the best fit for each potential project.
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Our technical staff will be able to translate product knowledge and
actual project experience from one application to the next and work effectively
with each contractor's technical staff, where needed providing on-site technical
application support to successfully apply EKOR(TM). Since waste management
professionals consider the application technology as important as the product's
unique performance characteristics, the combination of internal technical staff
supporting the contractor's resources provides greater efficiency and confidence
for both contractors and DOE staff that the applicable EKOR(TM) variant can meet
all their success criteria. As these services provide a value, they also
represent a potential source of revenue that should ultimately offset a
substantial portion of our technical support costs.
Using this approach, we are talking with contractors and DOE staff
about a variety of projects where EKOR(TM) may be applied. As a result of the
Symposium that we mentioned above and our early business development contacts,
we anticipate that we will be able to generate a stream of demonstration and
small projects that will use different materials of the EKOR(TM) family in a
variety of applications. We foresee that the EKOR(TM) portion of prime contracts
at DOE locations will generate in 2001 orders or subcontracts for EKOR(TM) in
the range of $5,000,000 to $10,000,000. Contract values could be expected to
increase over the next two or three years as project size increases with
increasing acceptance of the product and application technology.
Outside the United States, we will use more than one approach to
penetrate the global hazardous and environmental waste market. While we will
need to provide the technical assistance to specify the best EKOR(TM) product
for a specific application and provide technical application assistance, we
anticipate a mix of direct participation, as in the United States, and market
development agreements. We will seek to select the best market penetration
option for a given country or geographic area. While we are working with several
organizations, our intention is first to prove the technology at DOE locations
and then accelerate global market expansion.
We expect that one of the early commercial uses of EKOR(TM) outside the
United States will be to contain and stabilize the extensive radioactive debris
and dust that continues to accumulate and contaminate the environment at
Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant (ChNPP) Reactor 4 in Ukraine. EKOR(TM) application
would help mitigate the consequences of the potential structural collapse of the
concrete and steel "sarcophagus" that was built over Reactor 4 as an interim
containment measure. The rapid deterioration of the sarcophagus, caused by the
intense radiation persisting at Reactor 4, has occasioned international concern
that without the implementation of effective site containment measures, a second
nuclear disaster and possible spread of significant amounts of contaminated dust
may occur. To this end, the G-7 group of industrialized nations (the United
States, United Kingdom, Italy, France, Canada, Japan and Germany) and Russia
have pledged up to U.S. $3.1 billion to assist in a multi-step project of
remediating and closing the plant, with approximately U.S. $300 million budgeted
for the project's first containment and site stabilization phase. The European
Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has been put in charge of
coordination and management of the formal selection of contractors and
technologies to be used in connection with the remediation project. Contractors
and technologies are to be determined on the basis of submitted bids, to be
passed on by EBRD and management of the ChNPP Reactor 4. EBRD has appointed a
consortium of Bechtel, Electricite de France and Batelle to review the technical
aspects and feasibility of the various proposals and bids received.
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On April 24, 1997, demonstration of equipment for synthesizing and
applying the EKOR(TM) compound was successfully conducted for officials of the
Ukraine State Committee on Atomic Energy and the Ukrainian State Construction
Company (Ukrstroj) at the Sverdlosk Chimmash manufacturing facility in
Ekaterinburg, Russia. We thereupon paid for the construction of industrial-scale
machinery for application of the EKOR(TM) compound at ChNPP Reactor 4, based on
the application machinery successfully demonstrated on April 24, 1997. Toward
the end of 1999, we initiated a joint project with Ukrstroj and the Chernobyl
Shelter Project to validate application techniques by actually encapsulating a
fuel containing mass on the floor of ChNPP Reactor 4 and by suppressing
radioactive dust; this project was completed successfully in March 2000. As a
result, the management of the ChNPP Shelter Project has designated EKOR(TM) as a
preferred technology for the remediation project and is continuing to develop
application technology for the use of EKOR(TM) at Chernobyl. Nevertheless, our
receipt of revenues from the ChNPP Reactor 4 project remains subject to the
selection of a general contractor for the project, the negotiation of
satisfactory arrangements for the release of funds from the EBRD to the general
contractor, and our selection by the general contractor as a sub-contractor.
On December 16, 1998, at the request of EAPS, the EKOR(TM) compound was
officially approved by the Russian authorities for use in voice recorders (known
as "black boxes"), which are contained in airplanes and record relevant
in-flight voice and other in-flight data relative to the aircraft's performance.
Approval was granted based on test reports compiled by the Russian authorities.
EAPS has successfully fabricated black boxes incorporating EKOR(TM) for delivery
to the Russian governmental authorities.
In 2000, the other parties cancelled the agreement, concluded in 1999,
among us, Research Center Julich, a German governmental research institution,
Research Center Karlsruhe, a German governmental waste storage center, and
another party to provide for their assistance with acceptance testing of the
EKOR(TM) compound for use in Germany. While Germany in general and Karlsruhe in
particular represent an attractive market, we were not in a position last year
to supply the necessary quantities of product and technical support from EAPS.
We think that we will be establishing a European office late in 2001.
While we are currently responding to business requests in Europe, our strategy
in Europe is to take advantage of the United States success, put the necessary
resources in place and put Eurotech in position to generate contracts in early
2002. Besides capitalizing on credibility from United States success, management
believes an effective European presence is necessary for significant success in
Europe.
Asia also represents significant potential nuclear waste and
encapsulation business with nuclear countries such as Japan, Taiwan and Korea.
Now that we have USA-based EKOR(TM) production and are about to start
applications at DOE sites, we are in position to establish meaningful market
development agreements in this region. While we will undoubtedly need to make
technical resources available in Asia, a market development partner will likely
handle the business development and supply chain management. Interest has been
expressed and, given the product's acceptance to date, we do not anticipate
significant difficulty in finding a suitable partner.
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III. ISRAELI TECHNOLOGY START-UP COMPANIES.
The government of Israel has in place a program pursuant to which an
inventor/developer/entrepreneur may submit to the office of the Chief Scientist
a proposal to develop specified technology. If the Chief Scientist approves the
proposal, arrangements are made pursuant to which (i) an Israeli company is
incorporated; (ii) the entrepreneur is allocated initially 50% of the company's
equity in exchange for his technology; (iii) a local technology company is
brought into the picture as incubator to furnish office and laboratory
facilities and support services for a period of two years in exchange for a
further 20% of the equity; (iv) a venture capital partner, who is required to
invest $60,000, becomes another 20% shareholder; and (v) the remaining 10% of
the equity is made available to the start-up company's employees. Upon
organization of the start-up company, the Israeli government will make available
to it loans of up to $300,000.
Over the years, we have worked with three Israeli technology incubator
companies (TEIC - Technion Entrepreneurial Incubator Co., Ltd; Ofek La'Oleh
Jesre'el Valley Initiative Center; and ITEK Incubator for Technological
Entrepreneurship, Kiryat Weizmann, Ltd.), which allowed us to act as the venture
capital partner in the incubation of the following six start-up companies:
o CHEMONOL, LTD., which has developed materials and processes for
manufacturing hybrid non-isocyanate polyurethane (HNIPU) for use in
paints, coatings, adhesives and other industrial applications;
o SORBTECH, LTD., which has developed a new inorganic sorbent (SB-1) for
petroleum product removal;
o RADEMATE, LTD., which has developed a biodegradable hydrophobic
material with application as a packaging coating for the food industry;
o REMPTECH, LTD., which has developed processes for the production of
extra-fine cobalt and nickel powders and a continuous combustion
synthesis technology;
o COMSYNTECH, LTD., which is developing a process for the continuous
combustion synthesis of ceramic, composite and intermetallic powders;
and
o AMSIL, LTD., which is developing high-thermostable organomineral
polymers.
All of these companies have completed their two-year incubation periods
and are no longer housed by their respective incubators. At the end of 2000 and
at the time of this report's preparation, we were concentrating management time
and attention to the marketing of EKOR(TM) and the technologies developed by the
first two entities named in the above list.
As provided by Israeli law and regulations, we received initially 20%
of each company's common equity in exchange for an initial investment of U.S.
$60,000. Subsequently we made or are committed to make further investments in
each of them. The current status of our investment in each of these companies is
discussed in connection with our further description of the respective
technologies.
1. CHEMONOL LTD. (HYBRID NON-ISOCYANATE POLYURETHANE [HNIPU] PROCESSES)
a. BACKGROUND. HNIPU is a hybrid polyurethane that does not involve the toxic
isocyanates utilized in the production of conventional polyurethane and that has
lower permeability and greater chemical resistance qualities as compared to
conventional polyurethane. We believe that these advanced characteristics, in
addition to the potential reduced risk from the elimination of isocyanates in
its production, make HNIPU superior to conventional polyurethanes in connection
with their use in a number of industrial application contexts such as
manufacturing automotive components, paints, plastics and truck bed liners;
aerospace sealants, industrial adhesives, coatings, flooring, glues; industrial
equipment and machinery; and consumer goods such as appliances, footwear,
furniture and plastic products.
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b. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. Chemonol on December 25, 1997 filed an Israeli patent
application (122763) on a process to produce HNIPU. Chemonol and Polymate (see
below) jointly have filed two process patent applications in Europe
(99100586.0-2110 filed on January 14, 1999 and 99114308.2-2102 filed on July 21,
1999). Chemonol and Polymate also filed an international patent application
(PCT/IB99/01/01885 filed on November 24, 1999), based on the European
applications.
c. INVESTMENT. Chemonol Ltd. is developing manufacturing techniques and
applications for HNIPU. We initially invested $60,000 for a 20% ownership in
Chemonol, Ltd. During 2000, we invested an additional $265,000, bringing our
total investment $630,000, which represents 52% of ownership of the common stock
outstanding. Pursuant to a voting agreement with us, Chemonol's principal
shareholder has agreed to vote his remaining 40% of Chemonol's equity as
directed by us. During 2000 we gave consideration to financing the establishment
by Chemonol of its own research and production base in Israel for potential
joint ventures for HNIPU, but for the time being that project has been deferred.
d. COMMERCIALIZATION. We are attempting to market HNIPU through one or more
license or joint venture agreements with major companies in the United States,
Europe and Japan that would either produce HNIPU or function as end users.
Several major companies have requested, and have been supplied with, sample
HNIPU for evaluation and applications testing. A market analysis performed for
us shows that the market for polyurethane coatings and adhesives in the U.S.
alone is projected to amount to $8.5 billion by 2005. We are currently focusing
on devising ways to transfer the HNIPU technology to the United States. As a way
of entering the large polyurethane market, we are seeking to identify a suitable
binder production facility while, at the same time, attempting to establish a
customer base of paint and coating manufacturers. It is possible that small
quantity proof-of-product sales may occur in 2001 as a prelude to larger scale
use by paint and coating manufacturers beginning in 2002.
2. SORBTECH, LTD. (SORBTECH SB-1)
a. BACKGROUND. There are many oil spill sorbents available in the market. SB-1
is a new product that can be used to sorb oil. SB-1 is an innovative new sorbent
composed of basalt non-woven fabric - an ultra-fine basalt filament. A
proprietary process results in extremely high adsorption capacity when compared
to existing sorbents currently available in the marketplace.
Major advantages of SB-1 include:
o Extremely high adsorption capacity - Common adsorption capacity for
products currently in the market range approximately from 0.8 - 30
grams of petroleum products per gram of sorbent weight (gr/gr). SB-1
adsorption capacity ranges from 12 to 82 gr/gr, depending on time and
oil viscosity
o Naturally-occurring mineral - SB-1 itself, if handled in accordance
with its prescribed use, is an environmentally clean material
o Nonflammable - SB-1 is thermally resistant (up to 700(degree) C)
SB-1 can be provided in a variety of forms that facilitate the clean-up
of petroleum products from the multitude of spill types such as: open sea,
harbors, bilges, surface skimming and finishing, large land open surfaces, rail
yards, oil pump stations, oil storage depots, airports, soil contamination,
industrial areas, machinery, gas stations, etc.
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When SB-1 is applied to a petroleum spill, oil is sorbed, but no water
is incorporated, thus increasing the sorbent efficiency and effective life. The
extracted oil products can be reused with little, if any, reprocessing.
b. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. Sorbtech had applied for patents for oil and waste
sorbent and method of manufacturing the same with the U.S. Patent and Trademark
Office (09/497,489) on February 4, 2000 and with the Israeli Patent Office
(128402) on July 2, 1999. Sorbtech has withdrawn these applications.
c. INVESTMENT. We initially invested $60,000 for a 20% ownership in Sorbtech,
Ltd. During 2000, we invested an additional $230,000, bringing our total
investment $322,500, which represents 52% of ownership of the common stock
outstanding.
d. COMMERCIALIZATION. A major North American sorbent supplier with an
international distribution chain has expressed interest in Sorbtech as an
adjunct to its existing product line or as a potential new product line.
Discussions are in the very early stage and include material being provided for
testing and evaluation; it is not possible to predict at this time whether or
not these discussions will result in this company committing to the use of
Sorbtech. Consequently, management is developing a contingency plan in the event
these discussions do not result in a sale of Sorbtech SB-1. In 1999, we entered
into an arrangement with an environmental products supplier for it to order and
distribute Sorbtech and other products, but this arrangement never resulted in
the consummation of any sales and accordingly has been cancelled. We also
ordered a quantity of Sorbtech to be produced in Ukraine and shipped to the
U.S., but that product has not been sold and remains in warehouse. Also, we have
completed a testing regime for Sorbtech SB-1 to qualify and quantify any health,
regulatory, environmental and performance issues and the results of these are
excellent. Marketing material and material safety data sheets are being revised
to reflect the positive results of the testing program.
3. REMPTECH, LTD. (POWDERED METALLURGY TECHNOLOGY)
a. BACKGROUND. Through 2000, we participated in the further research and
development of a process, developed by Remptech, to produce extra fine cobalt
and nickel powders by recycling materials containing cobalt and nickel. Powdered
metallurgy is generally acknowledged as being capable of yielding a product with
superior structural, physical and mechanical properties. We believe that the
powdered metallurgy process developed by Remptech is technologically advanced
and, based on Remptech's research and testing data, is capable of producing
cobalt and nickel powders of 99.8% purity and a grain size of 1-2
micro-centimeters. We believe that such purities and grain sizes are significant
factors in the manufacture of materials of high quality and internal physical
integrity from powdered cobalt and nickel. Cobalt and nickel are among the three
naturally occurring elements that display magnetic properties at room
temperature and are widely used in metal alloys. Powdered cobalt and nickel are
used in a wide variety of industrial applications, including magnetic,
electrical and electronic materials and products.
b. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. Remptech filed a patent application for powdered
metallurgy technology with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on July 30, 1998
(60/093,508) and the application is pending. On July 12, 1999, Remptech also
filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT/IL99/00379).
c. INVESTMENT. We initially invested $60,000 for a 20% ownership in Remptech,
Ltd. During 2000, we invested an additional $80,000, bringing our total
investment $292,500, which represents 50% of ownership of the common stock
outstanding.
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d. COMMERCIALIZATION. We have participated in technical discussions with three
European companies whose combined share of the world market in cobalt and nickel
recovery exceeds 90% and who have expressed interest. To date these discussions
have been inconclusive. We have provided samples for testing to two companies in
Israel and one in Canada.
4. COMSYNTECH, LTD. (CONTINUOUS COMBUSTION SYNTHESIS [CSS] AND CONTINUOUS ACTION
REACTOR)
a. BACKGROUND. With Comsyntech, we participated in the development of two
technologies: Continuous Combustion Synthesis (CCS) and Continuous Action
Reactor.
o CSS. During 2000, we participated in the further research and
development of a process for the CCS of ceramic, composite and
intermetallic powders, including titanium carbide powder, developed by
Comsyntech. CCS is a newly devised process utilizing the internal
chemical energy of initial reactants in a continuous action reactor, a
device being developed by Comsyntech. We believe this process offers
competitive advantages (such as increased productivity and lower
production costs) over conventional technology. Comsyntech research and
testing data indicate that materials produced with the CCS technology
have exhibited superior high-thermomechanical properties such as high
strength, thermo and wear resistance and good corrosion stability.
Based on these properties, we believe that the CCS technology has
potentially significant utility in producing ceramic, composite and
intermetallic powders with potential commercial application in the
production of metal-cutting tools and abrasives, metal alloys, aircraft
and automotive combustor, nozzle and turbine parts, piezo- and
ferro-electric materials, and surgical instruments.
o CONTINUOUS ACTION REACTOR (Method for Continuous Combustion Synthesis
of ceramic, composite and intermetallic powders). The continuous action
reactor offers the competitive advantage of increased productivity and
lower production costs relative to conventional high-temperature
furnace reactors and powder production processes. One apparatus
replaces high-temperature furnaces as well as spraying and grinding
equipment. Furthermore, this method offers additional significant
advantages including:
o RAPID PRODUCTION - large quantities can be quickly produced.
o LOWER MANUFACTURING COSTS - expensive high-temperature
furnaces, complex processes and equipment are eliminated.
o REDUCED ENERGY CONSUMPTION - energy consumption is greatly
reduced.
o IMPROVED PURITY - mixture purification during synthesis
enables high purity materials to be obtained.
b. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
o CCS. Patent application (127109) for a method of obtaining powders of
inorganic compounds under combustion conditions was filed by Comsyntech
with the Israeli Patent Office on November 17, 1998 and is pending.
o CONTINUOUS ACTION REACTOR. A patent application for an apparatus for
self-propagating high-temperature synthesis was filed by Comsyntech
with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (09/535,805) on March 28,
2000 and is pending.
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c. INVESTMENT. We initially invested $60,000 for a 20% ownership in Comsyntech,
Ltd. During 2000, we invested an additional $200,000, bringing our total
investment $292,500, which represents 52% of ownership of the common stock
outstanding.
d. COMMERCIALIZATION. In mid-2000, we signed a non-binding letter of intent with
a company to sell our entire interest in Comsyntech. This deal, however, has not
progressed because so far the parties have not been able to agree on terms.
5. RADEMATE, LTD. (RAPIDLY BIODEGRADABLE HYDROPHOBIC MATERIAL [RBHM])
a. BACKGROUND. Rademate Ltd has developed a cellulose-based, rapidly
biodegradable hydrophobic material (RBHM). RBHM is a new, hydrophobic, strong,
cheap and completely biodegradable composite material that is environmentally
friendly. The idea of RBHM is to improve the properties of both paper and
plastic packaging materials. Due to its biodegradable nature, RBHM is an ideal
coating for disposable loose fill bags and packages. The material can be used as
a commodity in trade, industry and agriculture for a wide range of applications.
To date, most attempts to produce biodegradable products for consumers focused
on developing plastics that could biodegrade. RBHM approaches biodegradable
products from the other direction - making cellulose-based material with the
same physical properties as plastic, except the material biodegrades completely
in the same time as regular paper bags.
RBHM consists of cellulose (paper) and biodegradable organic additives.
Biodegradation of RBHM occurs in wet soil under normal enzymatic action of
various microorganisms - fungi and bacteria. The main advantages of RBHM are:
o High Strength - RBHM's strength characteristics, especially combined
with low elongation and acquired water resistance of the material, make
RBHM unique and highly desirable for packaging applications.
o Water Resistance - the RBHM keeps water resistance for one week. Thus
it has excellent prospects for many packaging applications. Most of the
existing biodegradable packaging products are not hydrophobic at all
and will fail if wetted during use.
o Full Degradation in the Environment - Enzymes begin breaking down RBHM
in the presence of moisture in natural environments such as soil. Then
microorganisms decompose the material with rapidly occurring metabolic
reactions. RBHM is completely converted into carbon dioxide, water and
biomass in 2 - 3 months in wet soil. Thus this process completely
coincides with the definition of biodegradability given by most
experts.
o RBHM Uses Reproducible Natural Raw Materials - The cheapest raw
material, as well as the most widespread organic material in nature, is
cellulose. Cellulose is renewable, reproducing itself through the
natural cycle. Sound environmental management balances resources,
recycles whenever possible and uses them in a renewable cycle.
Cellulose is present widely on the planet - in trees, bushes, grass and
other plants.
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o Relatively Low Cost -- The main obstacle to widespread use of
biodegradable polymers has been cost. Biodegradable polymers are
traditionally significantly more expensive than commodity polymers. The
high costs involved in the production of biodegradable polymers means
that they cannot compete favorably with conventional polymers. RBHM
does not have the cost barriers that are characteristic of all the
other biodegradable plastics. This high cost deterred the widespread
adoption of biodegradable plastics in major consumer application. As
RBHM is a cellulose-based material, it should be only insignificantly
more expensive to produce than paper itself. Currently available
degradable materials, on the other hand, can cost twice as much.
The number of potential applications for RBHM is immense. Because RBHM
can be applied on sheets, films and fibers, it is suitable for a range of
single-use products, including grocery and waste bags, the top and back sheets
of disposable diapers, and disposable eating utensils. It can be used to create
agricultural films and bags that cover ripening fruit. RBHM products such as
disposable plates and cups, films for food packaging, miscellaneous everyday
items and sanitary products are but a few of the possible applications. Box and
bag consumers are generally commercial and industrial users requiring a
particular packaging container for a specific product.
b. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. Rademate applied for patents for hydrophobic
biodegradable cellulose-containing material with the U.S. Patent and Trademark
Office (09/401,197) on September 23, 1999 and with the Israeli Patent Office
(126306) on September 23, 1998; both applications are pending.
c. INVESTMENT. We initially invested $60,000 for a 20% ownership in Rademate,
Ltd. During 2000, we invested an additional $370,000, bringing our total
investment $460,000, which represents 52% of ownership of the common stock
outstanding.
d. COMMERCIALIZATION. In 1999 and 2000, we engaged in discussions with a paper
coatings manufacturer for production of the material in the U.S. These
discussions have not progressed as we would desire. A field test conducted at
the manufacturer's facility identified aspects of RBHM that needed refinement in
order to make it practicable to produce for widespread commercial use. Rademate
is currently addressing the areas that were identified in the field test. Also,
samples have been sent to more than 30 companies worldwide that have indicated
an interest in RBHM and that might be potential users.
6. AMSIL, LTD. (HIGHLY STABLE ORGANOMINERAL POLYMERS)
a. BACKGROUND. Organomineral polymers based on quaternary ammonium silicates
(QAS) are a new kind of silicate material with excellent adhesion properties to
hydrophilic and hydrophobic surfaces, high chemical resistance, fire resistance
and are environmentally compatible. QAS have superior properties in comparison
to epoxy resins and traditional silicates, including: high adhesion to metallic
and concrete surfaces; extreme stability in water; thermostability to
2000(degree) K; resistance to corrosion and erosion; and excellent mechanical
characteristics.
Professor Figovsky has advised us that QAS may be used as ammonia
compounds; as biocides; in textiles as textile softeners for home use; as the
final rinse in the washing machine; as a rinse after shampooing, as emulsifiers;
in metal working - as additives to acid used in the cleaning and pickling of
steel to prevent hydrogen corrosion; in road building, as bentonite treatment;
in oilfields; as antistatic in polymers - e.g., in PVC belting; for the
preparation of excellent quality toner; as components in special systems of
water purification; as components in self-setting aqueous mixtures for the
manufacture of chemically resisting materials; as additives in concrete and
coatings; in structure-directing agents, e.g., for the synthesis of molecular
sieves with high-modulus silica; in silicate salts - for blends of hydrophilic
medical use; as raw material for preparation of organosilanes; with aggregated
titanium pigment products containing QAS - for pigment preparation; as
silicates, anti-corrosion coating of different surfaces (metals, concrete, wood,
etc.); as fire-protection coating; and for specific application as glue.
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b. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. With respect to QAS, Amsil has pending four patent
applications, two in the United States (09/438,542 filed November 12, 1999 and
09/501,140 filed February 9, 2000) and two in Israel (128282 filed January 24,
1999 and 129977 filed May 16, 1999).
c. INVESTMENT. We initially invested $60,000 for a 20% ownership in Amsil, Ltd.
During 2000, we invested an additional $230,000, bringing our total investment
$322,500, which represents 52% of ownership of the common stock outstanding.
d. COMMERCIALIZATION. Currently, we are calling QAS to the attention of industry
through our web site and professional contacts, as a result of which we have
received expressions of interest from companies that included small regional
producers and one large multinational conglomerate.
IV. TECHNOLOGIES PURCHASED FROM PROF. FIGOVSKY
1. HYBRID NON-ISOCYANATE POLYURETHANE (HNIPU)
a. BACKGROUND. We described the HNIPU technology above in our discussion of
Chemonol Ltd.
b. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. U.S. Patent Number #6120905 on HNIPU was issued to us
September 19, 2000. We also filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty
(PCT/US99/13413) on June 15, 1999.
c. INVESTMENT. HNIPU was independently developed by Prof. Figovsky and was
acquired by us pursuant to a Technology Purchase Agreement dated January 1, 1998
for a purchase price of $75,000, plus royalties equal to 49% of our net revenues
from sales or licenses of any products incorporating HNIPU, payable over a
period of 15 years commencing on January 1, 1998. To date, we have not derived
any revenues from HNIPU. Prof. Figovsky is one of our consultants. As of
February 27, 2000, we entered into an amended agreement with Prof. Figovsky
pursuant to which he surrendered his 49% royalty interest in HNIPU and the other
technologies discussed below for a payment to him of an aggregate of $235,000
and an agreement to pay him a royalty of 1% of gross revenues generated by sales
of products incorporating these technologies.
d. COMMERCIALIZATION. See the discussion above with respect to Chemonol, Ltd.
2. LIQUID EBONITE MATERIAL ("LEM")
a. BACKGROUND. LEM is a synthetic liquid rubber with enhanced mechanical,
permeability and anti-corrosive qualities as compared to conventional sheet
rubber coverings. In laboratory testing, coverings made with LEM, as compared to
conventional sheet rubber coverings, have displayed greater resistance to harsh
chemicals such as acids, alkalis and benzene, and have been successfully applied
to intricate and complex surfaces such as sieve meshing. Based on the physical
and chemical properties of LEM, and on the basis of such tests, we believe that
LEM coverings are capable of providing superior protection to small-diameter
piping and to the intricate parts of pumps, fans and centrifuge rotors. LEM can
be applied to form surface coverings using standard coating techniques,
including spraying and dipping.
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b. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. We filed a patent application (09/123,989) for Liquid
Ebonite mixtures and coatings, and concretes formed therefrom, with the U.S.
Patent and Trademark Office on July 28, 1998; the application is pending. We
also filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT/US99/16883) on July 26,1999.
c. INVESTMENT. LEM was independently developed by Prof. Figovsky and was
acquired by us pursuant to a Technology Purchase Agreement dated January 1, 1998
for a purchase price of $15,000, plus royalties equal to 49% of our net revenues
from sales or licenses of any products incorporating LEM, payable over a period
of 15 years commencing on January 1, 1998. As described above, Prof. Figovsky's
remaining interest has been changed to 1% of gross revenues.
d. COMMERCIALIZATION. Discussions of the potential licensing of LEM were
conducted with five companies. Samples were provided to three companies in
Germany and two in the U.S. for testing and evaluation. To date, these
discussions have not resulted in any tangible progress toward a sale, and we no
longer consider these to be viable contacts. At the end of 2000 and at the time
of this report's preparation, we were not devoting any management time or
attention to the marketing of this technology.
3. RUBBER CONCRETE (RubCon)
a. BACKGROUND. RubCon is a technologically advanced, polymer-based, rubberized
concrete that utilizes polybutadiene, a polymer derived from liquid rubber, as a
binding material for the various aggregates that, together with binders,
constitute concrete. In laboratory testing, RubCon has exhibited high degrees of
compression, bending and tensile strength, a high degree of water-resistance and
a high degree of resistance to aggressive, corrosive chemicals as compared to
conventional "cement" concrete. We believe that RubCon has significant potential
utility in the manufacture of industrial flooring, equipment operating in
aggressive chemical media such as galvanic and electrolysis "baths,"
foundations, concrete pipes and other underground structures, seismic
reinforcement materials, and outdoor structures such as bridges that are
routinely exposed to harsh weather and corrosive conditions. Other applications
may be for pads in vibration-sensitive machinery such as compressors and pumps.
b. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. RubCon is covered under our LEM patent applications.
c. INVESTMENT. RubCon was independently developed by Prof. Figovsky and was
acquired by us pursuant to a Technology Purchase Agreement dated January 1, 1998
for a purchase price of $35,000, plus royalties equal to 49% of our net revenues
from sales or licenses of any products incorporating RubCon, payable for a
period of 15 years commencing on January 1, 1998. As described above, Professor
Figovsky's remaining interest has been changed to 1% of gross revenues.
d. COMMERCIALIZATION. We have done limited marketing for the manufacture and
sale of RubCon. One company in Luxembourg and one in the U.S. are studying
samples while additional companies are being contacted. Preliminary contacts
with U.S. industry indicate a possible interest by the Association of American
Railroads to test this material for railroad ties. At the end of 2000 and at the
time of this report's preparation, we were not devoting any management time or
attention to the marketing of this technology.
4. ANTICORROSIVE ADDITIVES FOR POLYMERS - Upgrades chemical resistance
characteristics of base polymers
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a. BACKGROUND. Anticorrosive Additives (AAdd) are an innovative approach to
creating highly chemical resistant polymer materials. AAdd are specially
designed to upgrade the chemical resistance characteristics of base polymers to
achieve optimal performance capabilities of materials operating in aggressive
environments. AAdd can be mixed into a wide range of polymer materials offering
a significant increase in product life and reducing product permeability. These
custom-made specialty formulations are designed to meet specific client
requirements. When cured with polymer-based materials, AAdd can dramatically
improve the capabilities of poly-based materials by upgrading their chemical
resistance properties. The additives are inorganic powders that react with
aggressive environments into which they are introduced, forming a new phase of
high-strength hydrate complexes. This enhanced bonding occurs upon the
penetration of aggressive media into the AAdd-containing polymer material. The
chemical resistant properties of AAdd are activated by harsh environmental
conditions where polymer systems without additives remain defenseless to
chemical corrosion.
Prof. Figovsky has represented to us that AAdd can be mixed into a wide
range of polymer materials such as epoxies, polyurethanes, glues, nylons,
polyolephines, synthetic rubbers and PVC, offering performance-enhancing
attributes that increase the value of the end product; that he has developed an
extensive product range of additives for upgrading the most common polymers
against a wide variety of aggressive media including acids, seawater, fluorine,
alkalies, and more; and that AAdd is an effective solution for many
applications.
b. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. No patent activity is presently underway. We own
whatever intellectual property rights and patent rights in AAdd that may be
available.
c. INVESTMENT. AAdd was independently developed by Prof. Figovsky, and was
acquired by us pursuant to the Technology Purchase Agreement dated January 1,
1998 referred to above for a purchase price of $45,000 plus royalties equal to
49% of our net revenues from sales or licenses of any products incorporating
AAdd, payable for a period of 15 years commencing on January 1, 1998. As
described above, Prof. Figovsky's remaining interest has been changed to 1% of
gross revenues.
d. COMMERCIALIZATION. We have not yet begun any marketing efforts for AAdd.
5. FIRESIL - FIRE PROTECTION ORGANOMINERAL COATING - Fire-stop for residential
and commercial application
a. BACKGROUND. Firesil is an environmentally compatible fire-stop material with
good adhesion properties to hydrophilic and hydrophobic surfaces and exhibits
excellent fire resistance, thermostability and good water resistance.
b. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. The Company owns the intellectual property rights to
this technology. An Israeli patent application was filed in January 2000. This
application is pending.
c. INVESTMENT. Firesil was independently developed by Prof. Figovsky, and was
acquired by us pursuant to an amended agreement with Prof. Figovsky dated as of
February 27, 2000 for a purchase price of $5,000 as part of a larger transaction
pursuant to which he surrendered his 49% royalty interest in HNIPU, LEM, RubCon,
AAdd and Poly-D additives for a payment to him of an aggregate of $235,000 and
an agreement to pay him a royalty of 1% of gross revenues generated by sales of
products incorporating these technologies.
d. COMMERCIALIZATION. The Company has made the Firesil product available through
its web site, direct mailings, and limited marketing activities. One North
American Company has communicated a possible interest in licensing the Firesil
material, and we are following up on this expression of interest.
6. KAUTON - An oil and gas industry pipeline specialty coating
a. BACKGROUND. Kauton is an advanced semi-ebonite two-component liquid rubber
based coating for corrosion protection of oil and gas pipelines. It contains
specialized anticorrosion components and has vulcanization temperature 50% less
than conventional liquid ebonite materials. Kauton would provide enhanced
protection to weld joints of large diameter pipelines.
b. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. The Company owns the intellectual property rights to
this technology.
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c. INVESTMENT. Kauton was independently developed by Prof. Figovsky. We acquired
a 99% interest pursuant to an agreement with Prof. Figovsky dated as of February
27, 2000 for a purchase price of $5,000 pursuant as part of a larger transaction
pursuant to which he surrendered his 49% royalty interest in HNIPU, LEM, RubCon,
AAdd and Poly-D additives for a payment to him of an aggregate of $235,000 and
an agreement to pay him a royalty of 1% of gross revenues generated by sales of
products incorporating these technologies.
d. COMMERCIALIZATION. At present, we are not engaged in the marketing of Kauton.
7. HYPOCORR - Specialized water-based crack-resistant coating
a. BACKGROUND. Hypocorr is a water-based crack-resistant coating based on
chlorine-sulphonated polyolifines with novel cross-linked agents. As such this
coating is believed to be more environmentally friendly at half the expense of
conventional crack resistant coatings.
b. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. We own the intellectual property rights to this
technology. A U.S. patent application was filed in February 2000 and is pending.
c. INVESTMENT. Hypocorr was independently developed by Prof. Figovsky. We
acquired a 99% interest pursuant to an agreement dated as of February 27, 2000
for a purchase price of $5,000 as part of a larger transaction pursuant to which
he surrendered his 49% royalty interest in HNIPU, LEM, RubCon, AAdd and Poly-D
additives for a payment to him of an aggregate of $235,000 and an agreement to
pay him a royalty of 1% of gross revenues generated by sales of products
incorporating these technologies.
d. COMMERCIALIZATION. At present, we are not engaged in the marketing of
Hypocorr.
8. POLYDIENE URETHANE ADHESIVES - Electronic glues for ruggedized applications
a. BACKGROUND. Polymeric adhesives are widely used in the electronic industry,
mainly to protect electronic devices against conditions of vibration and impact,
which can prevent the devices from functioning as designed. Our advanced
polydiene urethane based (Poly-D adhesives) are specially designed to perform
under rugged conditions. Poly-D adhesives used in conjunction with soldering
increase the reliability of electronic devices by providing components with
excellent environmental stability and improved reliability. Other noteworthy
attributes include:
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o Non-corrosive - limited to no corrosion of the bonded electronic
components
o Non-adsorbent - will not be sorbed into the components or substrate
o Non-reactive - completely non-reactive toward electric isolation during
and after hardening
o Non-disruptive - low internal stress to remain non-disruptive to
electronic parts
b. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. Poly-D additives are protected through U.S. Patent
#5880203. Additional international patent protection activities were recently
halted.
c. INVESTMENT. Poly-D adhesives were independently developed by Prof. Figovsky
acquired by us pursuant to a technology purchase agreement dated January 1, 1998
for a purchase price of $15,000, plus royalties equal to 49% of our net revenues
from sales or licenses of any products incorporating Poly-D adhesives, payable
over a period of 15 years commencing on January 1, 1998. As of February 27,
2000, we entered into an amended agreement with Prof. Figovsky pursuant to which
he surrendered his 49% royalty interest in HNIPU, LEM, RubCon, AAdd and Poly-D
additives for a payment to him of an aggregate of $235,000 and an agreement to
pay him a royalty of 1% of gross revenues generated by sales of products
incorporating these technologies.
d. COMMERCIALIZATION. We are marketing Poly-D adhesives through our web site and
direct industry requests. Presently, no additional marketing activities are
envisioned. Market analysis indicates a highly specialized niche market with
limited potential to provide adequate return on investment that would justify
more aggressive marketing activities. We propose to attempt to license or sell
this technology in its entirety.
V. POLYMATE, LTD.
Professor Oleg Figovsky and Mr. Alex Trossman, our two Israeli
consultants, jointly own a company called Polymate, Ltd., which conducts an
operation called the Israeli Research Center. The Israeli Research Center
consists of a laboratory, employing other scientists/ technicians, in the
premises of the Ofek La'Oleh - Jesre'el Valley Initiative Center. The function
of the Israeli Research Center is to continue the development of the
technologies that we purchased from Prof. Figovsky and to supervise the
technology start-up companies in which we participate. We provide all of the
funding for the Israeli Research Center of Polymate, Ltd. Professor Figovsky and
Mr. Trossman are presently compensated by us as consultants. Their original
consulting agreements have expired, but their renewal agreements are in the
process of negotiation and in the meantime, our Board has resolved to continue
their compensation. Peter Gulko, one of our major shareholder and an advisor to
our Board, plays a significant role in the management of our relationship with
Messrs, Professor Figovsky and Mr. Trossman, with Polymate and with the
development of our Israeli technologies.
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VI. CRYPTO.COM INC. - SECURE COMMUNICATIONS
1. BACKGROUND. In February 2000, we organized Crypto.Com Inc. as a Delaware
corporation to develop cryptographic systems for secure communication. At that
time, we entered into a one-year employment/development contract, extendable by
us, with a mathematician-inventor, in which he agreed to develop such a system
and which would restrict his ability to work on relate products even if the
contract was not extended. In January 2001, we extended this agreement for an
additional twelve-month period. The inventor believes that he can develop the
mathematical concepts that can produce a series of secure communication
products. The products' use would vary depending on the level of security and
speed of the cryptographic system. The inventor's goal is to produce a product
that allows secure communication. Secure communications is a growing market that
is fueled by the growth of the Internet, by business use of intranets and by the
growth of global electronic communications, all of which result in electronic
movement of remotely processed corporate files used in multiple locations. The
products when developed will be targeted to the appropriate commercial entities.
As in the case of all start-up development efforts, there can be no assurance
that any commercially viable products will result from our development efforts.
2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. Although in the development stage, the potential
intellectual property assets will be protected by trade secrecy laws. The
Company has entered into confidentiality agreements with the parties directly
involved in the development process. Should commercially viable products be
developed, we will then decide whether to patent one or more inventions or to
continue to rely on trade secrecy.
3. INVESTMENT - In 2000, in addition to committing $10,000 to Crypto.Com, Inc.'s
capital, we spent $220,462 to support the development of its technology.
Assuming the development process continues successfully, we anticipate spending
in 2001 between $500,000 and $750,000 for the account of Crypto.Com, Inc. We own
70 % of the equity of Crypto.Com, Inc., the inventor owns 20% and our consultant
who put us in touch with the inventor owns 10%.
4. COMMERCIALIZATION - The need for secure communications at varying speeds and
security levels is a rapidly growing market. Increasing computer power and
software continue to defeat low-level and difficult-to-break cryptographic
systems and thus increase the value and need for effective absolutely secure
communications and higher speed cryptographic systems, which are difficult to
break. The commercialization model depends on the speed and level of security of
the inventor's mathematical concepts. We envision that we would license to many
different companies any product successfully developed.
When we started Crypto.Com, we were under the impression that a patentable
system could be produced by the 2000 calendar year-end. That timing has proved
optimistic and we focused the inventor on the development of the necessary
underlying mathematical concepts of the cryptographic systems that the inventor
envisions rather than the development of the complete cryptographic system. In
the latter part of 2000 we put together a multi-disciplinary team (cryptography,
mathematics and internet security) of third party experts to evaluate and make
recommendations on the development of the technology.
The inventor has now developed mathematical concepts that our third party
experts have and continue to evaluate in an iterative development process with
the inventor. At this point in the process our third party experts believe,
though they cannot yet assure us, that the inventor's mathematical concepts have
promise and may have the potential to produce commercially valuable
cryptography. We are routinely evaluating the development process from the
perspectives of both a go/no-go decision and at what point is it more efficient
to bring in outside resources to develop the cryptographic system around the
mathematical concepts. It is only after a cryptographic system is in hand that
we can start a formal validation process.
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While it is difficult to schedule breakthroughs in the underlying
mathematical concepts of a cryptographic system, we expect to complete our
evaluation shortly. If the decision is to go forward, we will move to develop
the cryptographic system and encode the system. Because of the nature of the
work, however, it is possible that we would complete this work only in late
2001. Then, if our experts are confident in the work completed at that time, we
will start preliminary discussions with appropriate entities. We would also
begin a validation process that, assuming positive results, would take an
additional four to six months. The validation process could take longer if it
indicates system weaknesses that require improvements. While validation costs
are variable, we estimated that validation will cost about $300,000 out of the
total projected investment discussed above.
VII. EMPLOYEES
As of December 31, 2000, we had four full-time officers and two
full-time clerical employees in our corporate office in Fairfax, Virginia. We
had three other full-time employees working outside the corporate office; one
officer who works out of his own office in La Jolla, California, one employee
who works in Maryland, and one employee who works in Pennsylvania. Since then,
we have hired for a full-time senior management position one person who was
previously a consultant. As of December 31, 2000, we also had various consulting
arrangements with 26 persons in the United States, Germany, Russia and Israel,
including the person who has since become an officer.
None of our employees is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
We consider our employee relations to be satisfactory and have not experienced
any labor problems.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
For our corporate headquarters, we rent an office suite with 7,861
square feet of space in Fairfax, Virginia under a lease that expires 2005 and
calls for the payment of a monthly rent, including certain taxes and utilities,
of $18,670, subject to customary escalation. We also pay the rent on executive,
sales, and representative offices in Richland, WA and Haifa, Israel, the rentals
for all of which total monthly to about $1,448. Until March 31, 2001, we also
continued to pay $2,800 monthly rent on our former executive office in
Washington, DC which we vacated September 1, 2000 but which the landlord was
unable to lease.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We were not a party to any legal proceedings that were pending on
December 31, 2000, nor were we then or are we now aware of any threatened legal
proceedings that would involve us.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTER TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No matters were put to a vote of our securities holders during the
fourth quarter of 2000.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
TRADING MARKET
Since September 1, 2000, our common stock has been listed and traded on
the American Stock Exchange under the symbol EUO. Prior to that date, our common
stock was traded on the NASDAQ Electronic Bulletin Board under the symbol EURO.
NUMBER OF SHAREHOLDERS OF RECORD
As of December 31, 2000, we had 395 shareholders of record.
DIVIDENDS
To date we have not declared or paid any dividends on our common stock.
Our present plan is to retain earnings, if any, for use in our business.
MARKET PRICE
The following table sets forth the quarterly high and low selling
prices of (for periods since September 1, 2000), or high and low closing bid
prices for (for earlier periods) our common stock:
SALE OR CLOSING BID
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High Low
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1999
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January 1 through March 31 1.125 .300
April 1 through June 30 1.000 .620
July 1 through September 30 1.560 .750
October 1 through December 31 3.200 .960
2000
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January 1 through March 31 7.030 2.190
April 1 through June 30 5.310 3.250
July 1 through September 30 6.125 3.000
October 1 through December 31 3.625 1.125
Sources: American Stock Exchange and Bloomberg, LLC
The foregoing data for periods prior to September 1, 2000 represent
prices between dealers and do not include retail mark-ups, mark-downs or
commissions, nor do such data represent actual transactions.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The selected data as of December 31, 1999 and 2000 and for the years
ended December 31, 1998, 1999 and 2000 are derived from and should be read in
conjunction with our audited financial statements and accompanying notes
included in response to Item 8 below. The data presented below should also be
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read in conjunction with Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations included in Response to Item 7 below.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA
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December 31
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1998 1999 2000
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REVENUES $ 0 $ 150,000 $ 350,000
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OPERATING EXPENSES
Research and development 1,039,591 1,442,571 4,619,928
Consulting fees 293,323 477,746 1,125,477
Compensatory element of stock issuances
pursuant to consulting agreements 422,200 1,312,679 925,717
Other general and administrative expenses 1,263,174 2,067,728 3,449,288
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 3,018,288 5,300,724 10,120,410
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OPERATING LOSS (3,018,288) (5,150,724) (9,770,410)
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OTHER EXPENSES
Interest expense 552,971 588,024 102,379
Amortization of deferred and unearned
financing costs 4,242,884 297,286 0
Litigation settlement - in shares of stock 0 456,278 0
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TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES 4,795,855 1,341,588 102,379
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NET LOSS $ (7,814,143) $ (6,492,312) $ (9,872,789)
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BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE $ (.40) $ (.27) $ (0.23)
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES USED IN BASIC AND
DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE
19,323,098 24,477,178 42,750,339
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BALANCE SHEET DATA
December 31
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1999 2000
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Working capital (deficiency) $ (2,926,993) $ 2,116,838
Total assets 11,519,844 11,017,263
Total liabilities 10,374,204 5,164,543
Deficit accumulated during development stage (30,737,906) (40,610,695)
Total shareholders' equity (deficiency) 1,145,640 5,852,720
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS.
The following is a discussion of our financial condition, results of
our operations and liquidity. This discussion should be read together with our
financial statements and notes included in this report in response to Item 8
below.
Certain information in this report, including the following discussion,
may include forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are
subject to risks and uncertainties. Therefore, actual results could differ
materially from current expectations. Among the factors that could affect our
actual results and could cause these results to differ from those foreseen in
our forward-looking statements are:
o We may run out of money before we begin to generate cash flow from
operations.
o We may not in fact be able to sell EKOR(TM) in significant quantities
and may never find a way to commercialize our other technologies.
o We have a limited operating history and, therefore, little history on
which to base any forecasts.
o We have incurred substantial operating losses and risk never making any
money.
o Shareholders face substantial dilution of their equity ownership
percentage if more of our convertible debentures are converted, if more
of our outstanding warrants are exercised, or if more of the shares that
we have issued during 2000 are repriced or if we have to issue more
shares to raise capital. The extent of potential dilution depends
significantly on the market price of our outstanding shares.
o There is a risk that the market will not accept any or many of our
products and technologies.
o We face unknown environmental liability risks and we don't carry
environmental liability insurance.
o Environmental regulation in various countries may prevent the
cost-effective application of some or all of our technologies.
o We may be subject to significant competition and the existence or
development of preferred technologies, which may keep us from selling
our products and technologies at a profit or at all.
o Our proprietary technology and patents may not give us adequate
protection, so that others may be able to develop similar technologies
or may not allow us to apply our technologies, either at all or without
paying license fees.
o The chances of our coming close to our forecasts depend on the efforts
of a small number of key personnel and consultants who are not bound to
stay with us.
OVERVIEW
We are a development stage technology transfer, holding, marketing and
management company formed to commercialize new or existing but previously
unrecognized technologies. Our current emphasis is on technologies developed by
prominent research institutes and individual researchers primarily in the former
Soviet Union and Israel. Since our formation, we have acquired selected
technologies through equity investments, assignments and licensing arrangements.
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In the following paragraphs, we will attempt to provide you with a
picture of where we stand on each of the technologies on which we are currently
working. These technologies are described in detail in Part I, Item 1 of this
report.
We are not a subsidiary of another corporation, entity or other person.
We do not have any subsidiaries except to the extent that Israeli start-up
companies in which we have invested and in the equity of which we hold a greater
than 50% interest, and a not yet activated U.S. company that we control, may be
deemed to be subsidiaries.
EKOR(TM) - During 2000, we completed successfully the transfer to NuSil
Technologies, our California-based manufacturing partner, of the technology to
produce the EKOR(TM) base silicon copolymer as well as to produce various
commercial forms of EKOR(TM). The technology transfer involved the visit to
NuSil of several of the key Russian scientists who had developed EKOR(TM)
originally and the initial testing by them of the resulting product. This
process took longer than we had foreseen and as a result we did not spend in
2000 as much money on US-based testing and other measures required to ready
EKOR(TM) products for market as we had projected in last year's annual report.
In February 2000, we received an official request from the U.S. Department of
Energy's Hanford Nuclear Facility to demonstrate the various forms and
applications of the EKOR(TM) products to nuclear waste containment,
transportation, encapsulation and disposal. In March 2000, we completed a major
commercialization milestone with the successful validation of EKOR(TM)
application techniques within the damaged ChNPP 4 nuclear facility at Chernobyl,
Ukraine. During 2000, we spent about $1,000,000 on various EKOR(TM) related
activities, bringing our total investment in EKOR(TM) to about $26,000,000. We
expect to expend in 2001 a total on the order of magnitude of $1,500,000 on
consulting fees, testing, application procedures development, application
equipment development dedicated staff resources, and other expenses related to
the marketing of EKOR(TM) products. We continue to look forward to beginning to
see some revenue from EKOR(TM) sales in 2001.
HNIPU (Hybrid Non-Isocyanate Polyurethane) - Chemonol, Ltd., is one of the
Israeli start-up companies in which we have invested. Chemonol has completed the
development of HNIPU, the basic concept for which is one of the technologies
that we purchased from Prof. Oleg Figovsky, that can be incorporated into
commercial coatings, paints and adhesives, while continuing to work on the
development of variants of this product. During 2000, we received from Chemonol
sample quantities of HNIPU paints for use in marketing. At one point we
considered financing the installation in Israel of a pilot plant for this and
some of our other Israeli technology products in order to position ourselves to
supply larger sample quantities and initial commercial products and to
demonstrate the production process, but this project has been deferred. The
approach that we are now taking with respect to HNIPU is to attempt to identify
in the USA suitable binder production facility to which the technology for
making HNIPU precursors could be transferred, with a view to sales of the
resulting products to paint and coating manufacturers for incorporation in
polyurethane paints, coatings and adhesives. During 2000, we invested an
additional $265,000 in Chemonol, bringing our total investment to $630,000,
which represents 52% of ownership of the common stock outstanding. We expect to
spend in 2001 on the order of $300,000 on HNIPU-related activities and to begin
to record some revenues, but because of the postponement of the Israeli pilot
plant facility we do not expect to see any major HNIPU sales before 2002.
SORBTECH SB-1 (High Capacity Adsorbent) - Sorbtech, Ltd., another of the Israeli
companies in which we have invested, has completed the development of this high
capacity sorbent for petroleum products. We have located in Eastern Europe a
low-cost manufacturer of the extremely fine basalt fibers which, when processed
with Sorbtech's proprietary thermal vacuum chemical treatment, produces this
adsorbent material with sorbtive capacity significantly greater than current
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polypropylene sorbents on the market. At one point in 2000 a U.S. environmental
supply company indicated an interest in purchasing some Sorbtech SB-1 for
distribution to its customers, but that contract has been terminated. In 2000,
we ordered a batch to be manufactured in Eastern Europe and shipped to the
United States, where it remains in a warehouse. In addition, a sample ordered
from Israel by our then U.S. distributor was handled improperly by its customer
and thus rendered ineffective. Since then, we have engaged an internationally
respected authority in the oil spill remediation industry to design and
implement a comprehensive testing program. The results of this test campaign
quantified that Sorbtech SB-1, when properly used, presents no health hazards,
is landfill disposable in virgin form, evidences superior sorbtive capability
and may be legally sold in all 50 states.
Because the cost of shipping Sorbtech SB-1, as a ratio of its market
value, is very high, we are attempting to identify a domestic manufacturer of
basalt fiber. None of the numerous basalt fiber manufacturers in the U.S. has at
this time the capability to produce the unique fiber necessary for Sorbtech
SB-1. To achieve the necessary production, we may need to form a joint venture
with a manufacturer that would be interested in installing a dedicated
production line.
During 2000, we invested an additional $230,000 in Sorbtech, bringing
our total investment to $322,500, which represents 52% of ownership of the
common stock outstanding. In 2000, we spent on Sorbtech SB-1, including the
activities discussed above but not including any allocation of corporate
overhead or additional investment, on the order of $40,000 and we expect to
spend on Sorbtech SB-1 production and market development in 2001 about $350,000.
We might have sales in 2001, which we expect will not be profitable.
RBHM (Rapidly biodegradable hydrophobic material) - Developed by Rademate, Ltd.,
another of the Israeli start-up companies in which we have invested, has
completed laboratory scale demonstration of this biodegradable coating for paper
products. During 2000, an industrial scale demonstration was performed in the
U.S.; this test identified areas for improvement, which are being addressed.
During 2000, we invested an additional $370,000 in Rademate, bringing our total
investment to $460,000, which represents 52% of ownership of the common stock
outstanding. We expended on RBHM in 2000 on the order of $20,000 and may spend
on further development and marketing of RBHM on the order of $100,000 in 2001.
It is unlikely that we will see any RBHM revenues before 2002. Rademate is one
of the companies that would participate in the pilot plant facility that we
refer to above in the context of HNIPU, if and when we proceed with it.
COBALT AND NICKEL POWDERS - Remptech, Ltd., also an Israeli company in which we
have invested, has to its satisfaction completed the development of its
proprietary fluoride salt reduction process for making extra fine powders of
cobalt and nickel. We have initiated discussions with several firms in different
countries for possible joint ventures. It is not possible to forecast the
outcome of these discussions at this time. During 2000, we invested an
additional $80,000 in Remptech, bringing our total investment to $292,500, which
represents 50% of ownership of the common stock outstanding. We expect to expend
for the marketing of this technology about $10,000 in 2001 in the hope that we
will begin to derive some benefit from it in 2002.
QAS (Highly stable organomineral polymers based on quarternary ammonium
silicates) - This silicate material with excellent fire resistance, high
chemical resistance and friendly environmental characteristics is in what we
understand to be the final stages of development by Amsil, Ltd., another Israeli
company in which we have invested. During 2000, there were several credible
expressions of interest in QAS from industry, and we are engaged in discussions
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with one firm to initiate performance evaluation in 2001. During 2000, we
invested an additional $230,000 in Amsil, bringing our total investment to
$322,500, which represents 52% of ownership of the common stock outstanding.
CONTINUOUS COMBUSTION SYNTHESIS and CONTINUOUS ACTION REACTOR - Comsyntech,
Ltd., the Israeli company in which we have invested and that is developing these
processes, has been approached by a manufacturer that is interested in buying
its business. During 2000, we invested an additional $200,000 in Comsyntech,
bringing our total investment to $292,500, which represents 52% of ownership of
the common stock outstanding. Whether or not we sell Comsyntech, we expect to
expend in 2001 about $100,000 on continuing Comsyntech development activities.
In summary, during 2000, we increased our total investment in the six
Israeli start-up companies by $1,375,000 bringing our total investment to
$2,320,000.
OTHER ISRAELI TECHNOLOGIES - In addition to the $235,000 payment that we made to
Prof. Figovski in March, 2000 to change his 49% net profit interest in the
technologies that we purchased directly from him to a 1% royalty, we spent on
these technologies, collectively, about $150,000 in 2000 and expect to spend on
them about $75,000 in 2001. We do not expect to see any benefits from any of
these technologies before 2002. We refer you to the description of our business
in Part I, Item 1 of this report for a description of each of these
technologies, there identified as
o Firesil
o Polydiene Urethane Adhesives (Poly-D Adhesives) - Electronic Glues
o Kauton
o Hpocorr
o Anticorrosive Additives for Polymers (AAdd)
o Liquid Ebonite Mixtures (LEM)
o Rubber Concrete (RubCon)
CRYPTO.COM, INC. - This company, organized as a Delaware corporation, is owned
to the extent of 70% by us and 20% by the mathematician-inventor with whom we
entered in February 2000 into an employment/development agreement and 10% by our
consultant who put us in touch with the mathematician-inventor. We have made an
initial investment of $10,000 in this company but it is not yet active as such.
Under the employment/development agreement, we have paid to the
mathematician-inventor a total of $60,000. When the inventor completes his work,
which may be toward the latter part of 2001, and our evaluator validates the
results, we may move forward with further development. We expended about
$220,000 in 2000. We project a total year 2001 investment in Cryto.Com, Inc. of
in the range of $500,000 to $750,000, including the cost of the validation
process that we estimate at around $300,000.
OUR RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
COMPARISON OF 2000 AND 1999
For the 2000 and 1999 years, we incurred operating losses of $9,770,000
and $5,151,000 respectively. The losses result principally from expenses
incurred in the acquisition and development of our technologies, consulting
costs, general and administrative expenses and the absence of revenues.
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In 2000 and 1999 we recognized as revenue $350,000 and $150,000
respectively that we received from the sale of certain technology in a
transaction that we discuss further in Note 3 to our Financial Statements. We
have had no other revenues since inception.
Research and development expenses increased for 2000 to $4,620,000 from
$1,443,000 for 1999. Research and development expenditures for 2000 included
$1,405,000, including expenses, related to our continuing investment in six
Israeli technology companies and $565,000 for our Russian technologies. Included
in research and development expense for 2000 is amortization expense of
$1,610,000 related to our November 1999 purchase of technology rights from the
company now called Advanced Technology Industries, Inc. (ATI). This transaction
is discussed in Note 3 to our Financial Statements. We expect amortization
expense related to this asset for 2001 to approximate $1,600,000.
We are funding the commercialization of EKOR(TM), including variants
and product improvements, developed and being developed in Russia by scientists
and researchers at Kurchatov Institute and members of Euro-Asian Physical
Society (EAPS). During 2000, we paid consulting fees to and travel expenses for
several EAPS members to arrange for EKOR(TM) performing testing at Chernobyl in
Ukraine and to transfer the key EKOR(TM) technology to our manufacturing partner
in California.
Consulting expenses increased from $1,790,000 for the year ended
December 31, 1999 to $2,051,000 for the year ended December 31, 2000. The
increase in consulting expense resulted principally from hiring more consultants
and increased fees.
Other general and administrative expenses increased to $3,449,000 for
year ended December 31, 2000 from $2,068,000 for the year ended December 31,
1999. Costs, aggregating $600,000, related to the marketing and management to
commercialize our technologies. The remainder of the increase is accounted for
by a variety of expenses, including increases in rent and personnel costs,
including salary increases and bonuses.
Other expenses, consisting of interest expense and amortization of
deferred and unearned financing costs, decreased from $1,342,000 for the year
ended December 31, 1999 to $102,000 for the year ended December 31, 2000.
Amortization of deferred and unearned financing costs decreased from $297,000
for 1999 to $0 for 2000. The decrease in the amortization of deferred and
unearned financing costs is attributable principally to our having fully
amortized such costs during 1999, 1998, and 1997. In addition, through
conversion and repayments we reduced our interest bearing debt during 2000 by
$3,510,000.
We expect that we will begin to earn revenues in 2001, but any
revenues, if recognized, are likely to be more than offset by expenses incurred
by us in our continuing efforts to commercialize, sell and market our
technologies, as well as the amortization of intangible assets.
COMPARISON OF 1999 AND 1998
For the 1999 and 1998 years, we incurred operating losses of $5,151,000
and $3,018,000 respectively. The losses result principally from expenses
incurred in the acquisition and development of our technologies, consulting
costs, general and administrative expenses and the absence of revenues.
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In 1999 we recognized as revenue $150,000 that we received from the
sale of certain technology in a transaction that we discuss further in Note 3 to
our Financial Statements. Prior to 1999, we have had no revenues since
inception.
Research and development expenses increased for 1999 to $1,443,000 from
$1,040,000 for 1998. During 1998, we paid $187,500 to Professor Oleg L.
Figovsky, Ph.D., in connection with four technology purchase agreements. These
payments were charged to research and development expenses during the first
quarter of 1998. Research and development expenditures for 1999 included
$701,000 related to our continuing investment in six Israeli technology
companies and $352,000 for our Russian technologies. Included in research and
development expense for 1999 is amortization expense of $134,000 related to our
November 1999 purchase of technology rights from ATI.
Consulting expenses increased from $716,000 for the year ended
December 31, 1998 to $1,790,000 for the year ended December 31, 1999. The
increase in consulting expenses resulted principally from an increase in
non-cash compensation issued to consultants and members of our Board of
Directors.
Other general and administrative expenses increased to $2,068,000 for
year ended December 31, 1999 from $1,263,000 for the year ended December 31,
1998. Costs, aggregating $770,000, related to the Securities Act registration of
shares for resale by selling shareholders, including penalties paid to the
holders of our convertible debentures for delays in achieving effectiveness of
that registration; this accounted for most of the $1,014,000 increase. The
remainder of the increase is accounted for by a variety of expenses, including
increases in rent and personnel costs.
Other expenses, consisting of interest expense and amortization of
deferred and unearned financing costs, decreased from $ 4,796,000 for the year
ended December 31, 1998 to $1,342,000 for the year ended December 31, 1999.
Amortization of deferred and unearned financing costs decreased from $4,243,000
for 1998 to $297,000 for 1999. The decrease in the amortization of deferred and
unearned financing costs is attributable principally to our having fully
amortized most of them during 1998 and 1987. Other expenses in 1999 included
shares valued at $456,000 that we issued to settle a lawsuit.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Since our inception, our primary sources of working capital have been
the net proceeds of:
o $842,000 from a limited offering of our common stock;
o $2,000,000 from a bridge financing completed in 1996 and subsequently
repaid;
o $3,000,000, $3,000,000 and $1,000,000 from private placements of our 8%
convertible debentures completed November, 1997, February, 1998 and
July, 1998, respectively;
o $450,000 from a secured financing obtained in January 1999 and repaid in
January 2000;
o $2,508,000 from a private offerings of 7,205,000 shares of our common
stock during the year ended 1999 (these shares were sold at deep
discounts from market quotations for outstanding shares because of the
large number of shares placed compared with the size of quotations in
the market; the trading restrictions on the shares placed; and our
precarious financial condition at the time of the placement);
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o $2,832,000 from the issuance on December 31, 1999 of 1,882,353 shares,
and of a warrant to buy an additional 200,000 shares, of our common
stock to a single institutional investor on December 31, 1999;
o $6,000,000 from the issuance on March 2, 2000 of 1,200,000 shares of our
common stock to the same investor; and
o $9,500,000 (later increased to $10,750,000) from the issuance on April
25, 2000 of 2,000,000 shares, and of a warrant to buy an additional
500,000 shares, of our common stock to the same investor.
We expect to receive by March 31, 2001 another $3,000,000 from the same
investor for the issuance to it of a further 1,333,333 shares. All of the shares
issued to this investor in 2000 and expected to be issued in March 2001 were and
are subject to repricing; that is, the investor has the right to have additional
shares issued to it to the extent that during specified periods the market price
of our outstanding shares is not at least equal to a specified price in excess
of the original issue price. Pursuant to this commitment, we issued to this
investor in 2000 additional 741,085 shares and, based on the market price of our
outstanding common stock at December 31, 2000, we estimate issuing to this
investor over the course of 2001 an additional 2,000,000 shares related to our
March 2000 financing (which will be finalized during April - June 2001) and
6,500,000 shares related to our April 2000 financing (which will be finalized
during July 2001 - February 2002). The 2000 financial statements reflect an
accrual of 8,500,000 shares.
As part of the December 31, 1999 transaction pursuant to which we
issued 1,882,353 shares, and a warrant to buy an additional 200,000 shares, of
our common stock for $3,000,000, the investor agreed to permit us to sell to it
additional shares of common stock, over time and subject to certain conditions,
for up to a total of $25,000,000, subsequently amended to a total of
$75,000,000. We believe that this commitment provides us with sufficient
resources to launch us on a revenue-producing track.
CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
During the years ended December 31, 1999, debenture holders converted
$410,000 of principal and $161,788 of accrued interest into 1,204,665 shares of
common stock.
During the year ended December 31, 2000, the obligation under
convertible debentures totaling $902,276 was satisfied for cash payment of
$451,138 and issuance of 289,655 shares of common stock valued at $451,138.
During the year ended December 31, 2000, the obligation under
convertible debentures dated July 1998 of $900,000, plus accrued interest of
$123,600, was satisfied by the issuance of 965,661 shares of common stock.
During the year ended December 31, 2000, the obligation under
convertible debentures dated November 1997 of $2,160,000, plus accrued interest
of $117,120, was satisfied by the issuance of 827,412 shares of common stock.
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We paid in cash after maturity the remaining $500,000 principal amount
of this series the November 1997 convertible debentures, together with accrued
interest of $43,000. The remaining debentures may be converted into shares of
our common stock at beneficial conversion rates based on timing of conversions
and the market price of our outstanding shares at the time of conversion. Based
on the bid price of our common stock at December 31, 2000, the debentures'
principal, currently outstanding, could be converted into approximately two
million shares of our common stock.
SECURED FINANCING
On January 6, 1999, the holder of most of our then outstanding
convertible debentures and Dr. David Wilkes, then our Chairman, between them
provided $450,000 of short-term financing to us, evidenced by a $50,000 and a
$400,000 secured promissory notes, respectively. Each secured promissory note
bore interest at 13% per annum and was due January 6, 2000. The promissory notes
were collateralized by our intangible assets and could be exchanged for 8%
convertible debentures under terms similar to the current outstanding
debentures. We repaid the $400,000 note on its due date from the proceeds of the
December 31, 1999 $3,000,000 stock and warrant issue. Dr. Wilkes converted his
$50,000 note plus accrued interest into 200,000 shares of our common stock.
TREASURY STOCK
During 2000, we expended a total of $8,477,721 to repurchase for the
treasury 3,531,976 previously issued shares of common stock, in of which we
spent $4,350,000 to buy 2,500,000 shares in the private transactions described
further in Note 11 to our Financial Statements. and the balance of which we
spent to buy 1,131,976 shares in the market.
SUMMARY OF WORKING CAPITAL AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
As of December 31, 2000, we had a working capital of $2,117,000 and
stockholders' equity of $5,853,000, compared with a working capital deficit of
$2,927,000 and stockholders' equity of $1,146,000 as of December 31, 1999. The
improvement in both stockholders equity and working capital deficiency is
attributable principally to funding under our equity line and the conversation
of debt into common stock in 2000.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
As of December 32, 2000, we had no exposure to market risk associated
with activities in derivative financial instruments, other financial
instruments, or derivative commodity instruments because we did not engage in
any such activities during the past fiscal year or, indeed, since our
organization.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
We submit with this report the financial statements and related
information listed in the Index to Financial Statements on page F-1 following
this report's signature page.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON FINANCIAL AND
ACCOUNTING DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
DIRECTORS
Following are the names and ages of and certain other information about
our current directors, whose terms expire upon election of their successors at
the next annual meeting of our stockholders:
CHAD A. VERDI, 34, IS THE CHAIRMAN OF OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS, A MEMBER
OF ITS AUDIT COMMITTEE, AND A PAID CONSULTANT. He has been a member of our Board
of Directors since April 2, 1999. He sits on the board of directors of several
corporations. He acts as a financial consultant to corporations in diversified
industries. He has raised funds for start-up companies, and has developed two
New England corporations into highly successful retail businesses. His sizable
commercial real estate developments and holdings and recent entrepreneurial
transactions include major acquisitions and sales of various entities. Mr. Verdi
is CEO of two companies headquartered in New England whose valuation has
increased ten-fold under his stewardship. He was formerly the CEO of Coastal
Food Services & Provisions Inc. and Coastal Food Service Companies (1988 - 2000)
located in Cranston, Rhode Island.
DR. RANDOLPH A. GRAVES, JR., 62, IS A MEMBER OF OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AND OUR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT. He has been a member of our Board of Directors
from our incorporation to January 23, 1998 and again since February 4, 1999 to
the present. He is a consultant to the aerospace, computing and small business
communities through Graves Technology, a company he founded in 1991. He
currently serves on the Business Advisory Board of a start-up Internet game
development company. From 1963 to 1980, Dr. Graves was employed by NASA's
Langley Research Center in a number of research and research management
positions before moving to NASA Headquarters where he served as Director of
Aerodynamics from 1980 to 1989. He served on numerous managerial and technical
panels and committees including a member of the White House's Federal
Coordinating Council on Science Engineering and Technology Subcommittee on High
Performance Computing from 1983 to 1989, and as NASA's member of NATO's Advisory
Group on Aerospace Research and Development Fluid Dynamics Panel from 1984 to
1989. Dr. Graves holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from
Virginia Tech, a Doctor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from George
Washington University, and a M.S. degree in Management from Stanford (Sloan
Fellowship).
DON V. HAHNFELDT, 57, IS A MEMBER OF OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OUR
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. He has been a member to our Board of
Directors since January 15, 2000. He joined the Company on July 7, 1999
following a twenty-nine year career in public and government service. From
September 1998 to July 1999, Mr. Hahnfeldt served as City Manager of Sunnyside,
Washington. Prior to that he served in the U.S. Navy, retiring in July 1998 as
the Commodore of a Trident Submarine squadron. Mr. Hahnfeldt received a B.S. in
Business Administration from Roosevelt University, an equivalent M.S. in Nuclear
Engineering from the U.S. Navy Nuclear Power School, an M.S. in Operations
Research from the Navy Post Graduate School, and an M.P.A. from Valdosta State
University.
SIMON NEMZOW, 79, IS A MEMBER OF OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE
CHAIRMAN OF ITS AUDIT COMMITTEE. He was elected to our Board of Directors at the
1999 Annual Stockholders' Meeting. He is a retired investor and businessman.
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DR. LEONID KHOTIN, 70, IS A MEMBER OF OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND A
MEMBER OF ITS AUDIT COMMITTEE. He was elected to our Board of Directors at the
1999 Annual Stockholders' Meeting. Since 1986, he has been a researcher at the
University of California's Center for Slavic and East European Studies. Since
1981, he has been the Editor-in-Chief, Informatics and Prognistics, Publishing
House, Monterey, California.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Following are the names and ages of and certain other information about
our executive officers:
DON V. HAHNFELDT IS OUR PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER under an
employment agreement that expires November 5, 2002. For Mr. Hahnfeldt's
background, see "Directors" above.
DR. RANDOLPH A. GRAVES, JR., IS OUR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT under an
employment agreement that expires January 1, 2002. For Dr. Graves' background,
see "Directors" above.
JEFFREY W. STEPHEN, 49, IS OUR SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF
OPERATING OFFICER under an employment agreement that expires May 3, 2003. He
joined the Company in May 2000 after four years as COO and Executive Vice
President of HP Hood, Inc., a diversified manufacturing, distribution and
marketing business. Prior to his employment by Hood, he ran his own consulting
firm, engaged in product positioning, market assessment, acquisition and
divestiture, competitive assessment and market entry across a wide variety of
industries. Prior to his consulting work, he worked eleven years for Allied
Signal where he held a variety of finance, marketing and business development
positions. Mr. Stephen holds a B.S. in accounting from Boston College and an MBA
from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
JON W. DOWIE, 54, IS OUR VICE PRESIDENT, TREASURER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL
OFFICER under an employment agreement that expired February 6, 2001. He joined
the Company in February 2000 after serving as Vice President, Finance, and CFO
for Research Planning, Inc., from September 1997. Prior to that, he served as
Controller for Automation Research Systems Ltd. from August 1992. He is a
Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Government Financial Manager. He
holds a B.S. in Accounting and an MBA from Murray State University, and is a
Doctor of Business Administration candidate in Information Systems, Finance, and
Marketing at Mississippi State University.
EDMUND B. FROST, 58, IS OUR CORPORATE SECRETARY; he has served in this
position since October 12, 2000, on an interim basis. He is a member of the law
firm of Leonard Hurt Frost Lilly & Levin PC, which firm's Washington DC office
is retained as our corporate counsel.
CERTAIN SIGNIFICANT EMPLOYEES
Following are the names and ages of and certain other information about
key employees who have and we expect will make significant contributions to the
development of our business:
TEOFIL GROCHOWSKI, JR., 40, IS OUR DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
under an employment agreement that expires August 28, 2001. He joined us in
August 2000 after serving as Director, Department of Engineering Programs with
NUKEM from 1998. Prior to that, he was a consultant and strategic advisor for
Duke Engineering and Services from 1997 to 1998. From 1986 to 1997, Mr.
Grochowski held various program management and business development positions
with BWX Technologies.
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PAUL CHILDRESS, 54, HAS BEEN APPOINTED TO BE OUR GENERAL MANAGER,
NUCLEAR AND ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION, effective January 1, 2001, under a
month-to-month employment agreement. We hired Mr. Childress as a nuclear waste
business development consultant in February of 2000. Prior to that, he was with
B & W Services, a provider of nuclear products and services to government and
industry, here and abroad.
SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires our
directors and executive officers, and any other persons who own 10% or more of
our common stock, to file with the SEC initial reports of ownership and reports
of changes in ownership of our stock. Such persons are required by SEC
regulations to furnish us with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file. To
our knowledge, based solely on review of the copies of such reports furnished to
us and written representations that no other reports were required during the
year ended on December 31, 2000, all such Section 16(a) filing requirements were
met except the following: (1) Chad A. Verdi was inadvertently late in filing a
Form 5 report for 2000 regarding his initial ownership of Eurotech common stock;
(2) Simon Nemzow was inadvertently late in filing an annual report (Form 5); (3)
Leonid Khotin was inadvertently late in filing an annual report (Form 5); (4)
Edmund B. Frost was inadvertently late in filing an initial report (Form 3); and
(5) Michael L. Thomas, a former officer, was inadvertently late in filing a
report (Form 4) of a purchase of our common stock.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
COMPENSATION SUMMARY
The following table shows the compensation of the Chief Executive
Officers and the two other officers whose compensation in 2000 exceeded
$100,000. No executive officer or other employee was compensated in excess of
$100,000 during 1998 or 1999.
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Annual Compensation Long-term Compensation
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(a) (e) (f) Restricted
Name and (b) (c) (d) Other Annual Stock and Stock
Principal Position Year Salary($) Bonus($) Compensation($) Option Awards (#)
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Don V. Hahnfeldt, -
President and CEO (1) 1999 50,000 300,000
2000 142,231 78,000 100,000
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Randolph A. Graves, Jr., 1998 5,000
President and CEO (1998) and -
Executive VP (since 1/1/00) (2) -
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John McNeil Wilkie, President 1998 70,000 100,000
and CEO (3) -
-
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Peter Gulko, President and CEO 1998 15,000
(4) -
-
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Frank X. Fawcett, President and -
CEO (5) 1999 44,000 42,600
-
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Jeffrey W. Stephen, -
Senior Vice President and COO (6) -
2000 103,385 80,621 325,000
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Jon W. Dowie, -
Vice President, Treasurer and -
CFO (7) 2000 99,385 30,000 10,000
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(Notes regarding the above-listed executives follow)
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(1) Mr. Hahnfeldt is our current President and CEO, serving since July 15,
1999. He was initially paid a salary of $104,000 per year, beginning on
the date on which he was employed by us and took office as President.
He also received a five-year warrant to purchase 50,000 shares of our
common stock at $1.00 per share. On September 1, 1999, Mr. Hahnfeldt
was awarded, under the 1999 Stock Option Plan, an option to purchase
150,000 shares at $.71. Effective November 5, 1999, Mr. Hahnfeldt
entered into a three-year employment contract with us that provides for
base compensation in the first contract year of $104,000; in the second
contract year, the sum of that amount plus the bonus awarded to him in
the first contract year; and in the third contract year, that amount
plus the bonus awarded to him in the second contract year. The bonus to
which Mr. Hahnfeldt is entitled in each contract year is an amount, not
to exceed 50% of base salary, determined by applying to that year's
base salary the percentage by which the market price of our common
stock had increased between the beginning and the end of the contract
year. The first contract year ended on November 5, 2000, but no bonus
was paid to Mr. Hahnfeldt which respect to that year because he
deferred his bonus of $78,000. In addition, for each contract year Mr.
Hahnfeldt will be issued a five-year warrant to purchase 100,000 shares
of our common stock for $1.00, $2.00 and $3.00 per share, successively.
Effective July 1, 2000, our Board of Directors increased Mr.
Hahnfeldt's salary to $3,000 per week.
(2) Dr. Graves was our President and Chief Executive Officer from May 2,
1995 until January 23, 1998, receiving an annual salary of $77,374 for
1996 and 1997. On September 1, 1999, Dr. Graves was awarded, under the
1999 Stock Option Plan, an option to purchase 150,000 shares at $.71.
On January 1, 2000, Dr. Graves was appointed as our Executive Vice
President, at an initial annual salary of $60,000; on July 1, 2000, his
annual salary was increased to $100,000.
(3) Mr. Wilkie was our President and Chief Executive Officer from July 21,
1998 until December 31, 1998, receiving an annual salary $130,000.
(4) Mr. Gulko was our President and Chief Executive Officer from January
26, 1998 until July 21, 1998; his compensation for service as President
and CEO during that period was $15,000.
(5) Mr. Fawcett was our President and Chief Executive Officer from January
6, 1999 until July 15, 1999, receiving an annual salary $140,000.
(6) Mr. Stephen is our current Senior Vice President and Chief Operating
Officer, having joined us on May 3, 2000. During 2000, his annual
salary was $160,000, and we paid him $80,621 in connection with his
move and relocation to Eurotech headquarters. During 2000, Mr. Stephen
was issued ten-year non-qualified stock options to purchase a total
325,000 shares of our common stock.
(7) Mr. Dowie is our current Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial
Officer, having joined us on February 7, 2000. He was initially hired
at an annual salary of $100,000 and was granted an initial bonus of
10,000 shares of our common stock and $10,000 cash. His annual salary
was increased to $140,000 on September 15, 2000, and he was awarded a
bonus of $20,000.
OPTION GRANTS IN THE LAST FISCAL YEAR
The following table provides information concerning grants of options
to purchase of shares of our Common Stock made during the year ended December
31, 2000 to the executive officers named in the above compensation table.
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NUMBER OF % OF TOTAL
SHARES OPTIONS
UNDERLYING GRANTED TO EXERCISE GRANT DATE
OPTIONS EMPLOYEES IN PRICE PRESENT
NAME GRANTED FISCAL YEAR PER SHARE EXPIRATION DATE VALUE (3)
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Don V. Hahnfeldt (1) 100,000 18.8% $2.00 11/5/2005 $220,300
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Jeffrey W. Stephen (2) 25,000 4.7% $1.00 5/2/2010 $120,850
100,000 18.8% $2.50 5/2/2010 $480,300
100,000 18.8% $3.00 5/2/2010 $479,500
100,000 18.8% $3.50 5/2/2010 $478,800
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(1) As of November 5, 2000, Mr. Hahnfeldt was issued a five-year warrant to
purchase 100,000 shares of our common stock for $2.00 per share.
(2) Mr. Stephen was issued ten-year non-qualified stock options to purchase
a total 325,000 shares of our common stock as follows: (i) 25,000
shares at $1.00 per share, exercisable beginning May 3, 2000; (ii)
100,000 shares at $2.50 per share, exercisable beginning May 3, 2001;
(iii) 100,000 shares at $3.00 per share, exercisable beginning May 3,
2002; and (iv) 100,000 shares at $3.50 per share, exercisable beginning
May 3, 2003.
(3) This value was determined using the standard application of the
Black-Scholes option methodology using the following assumptions:
volatility - 138%; dividend yield - 0.0%; and a risk-free rate of
return of 5.8% based on options being outstanding for a five-year term.
OPTION EXERCISES AND 2000 FISCAL YEAR-END OPTION VALUES
The following table provides information concerning the exercise of
stock options during the year ended December 31, 2000 and the value of options
held as of such date by the named executive officers.
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NUMBER OF
SHARES NUMBER OF SECURITIES VALUE OF UNEXERCISABLE
ACQUIRED UNDERLYING UNEXERCISED IN-THE-MONEY OPTION AT
UPON VALUE ($) OPTION AT DEC 31, 2000 (#) DEC 31, 2000 ($)
NAME EXERCISE(#) RECEIVED EXERCISABLE UNEXERCISABLE EXERCISABLE UNEXERCISABLE
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Don V. Hahnfeldt 50,000 18,750
150,000 99,750
100,000 37,500
100,000 0
100,000 0
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Jeffrey W. Stephen 25,000 9,375
100,000 0
100,000 0
100,000 0
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COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS
We have a Board of Directors comprised of five members. Under our
By-Laws, directors are elected at the annual meetings of shareholders and hold
offices until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until their successors
have been elected. We elected our current directors at the Annual Shareholders'
Meeting held on June 13, 2000. The current Board's first meeting was held on the
same day. During calendar year 2000, our Board of Directors held two actual
meetings and took 15 actions by unanimous written consent in lieu of meeting. At
the beginning of 2000, the Board was comprised of Dr. David Wilkes (Chairman),
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Dr. Randolph A. Graves, Jr. and Chad A. Verdi. Dr. Wilkes retired from the Board
on January 15, 2000. The remaining directors replaced him as a director with Mr.
Hahnfeldt and as Chairman with Mr. Verdi. Simon Nemzow and Dr. Leonid Khotin
joined the Board of Directors on March 18, 2000. On June 13, 2000, the Board of
Directors, now consisting of Chad A. Verdi (Chairman), Don V. Hahnfeldt,
Randolph A. Graves, Jr., Simon Nemzow and Leonid Khotin, approved compensation
for each director of $1,000 per month; on September 7, 2000, this compensation
was increased to $1,400 per month. On October 12, 2000, the Board approved for
the non-employee directors, Messrs. Verdi, Khotin and Nemzow, compensation of
$6,600 per calendar quarter for their services on the Board. The employee
members of the Board, Dr. Graves and Mr. Hahnfeldt, receive $3,000 per calendar
quarter for their services on the Board. On October 12, 2000, the Board approved
issuance of five-year warrants to purchase 25,000 shares of our common stock at
$1.00 per share to each of Mr. Nemzow and Dr. Khotin.
CHAD A. VERDI, the Chairman of our Board of Directors has entered into
agreements with us render consulting services to us in the area of corporate
finance. For these services, he was compensated at the rate of $1,000 per week,
and granted the right through warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 375,000
shares of our common stock: a five-year warrant issued on October 1, 1999 to
purchase 75,000 shares at $1.00 per share; a five-year warrant issued on October
1, 2000 to purchase 75,000 shares at $2.00 per share; a five-year warrant to be
issued on October 1, 2001 to purchase 75,000 shares at $3.00 per share; a
five-year warrant to be issued on October 1, 2002 purchase 75,000 shares at
$4.00 per share; and a five-year warrant to be issued on October 1, 2003 to
purchase 75,000 shares at $5.00 per share. On January 1, 2001, the Board
approved alternative deferred compensation of $104,000 for 2000 for Mr. Verdi
for his services as a full-time consultant and his weekly compensation for these
consulting services was increased to $3,000.
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Our current Governance/Compensation Committee members, Simon Nemzow
(Chairman), Leonid Khotin, and Chad A. Verdi, were appointed on June 13, 2000.
The committee did not meet during 2000 and did not provide a report on executive
compensation to our Board of Directors. The Board made all decisions regarding
the compensation of the directors and executive officers during 2000 without
specific input from that Committee as such.
PERFORMANCE GRAPH
The following performance chart compares cumulative total return on our
common stock (EUO) with the cumulative total return of the AMEX Composite Index
assuming an initial investment of $100 beginning December 31, 1995 and
reinvestment of any dividends. We did not pay any dividends during this period.
Eurotech was first listed on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) on September 1,
2000, prior to which date the stock was quoted on NASDAQ's Electronic Bulletin
Board. The cumulative return values for our stock for December 31, 1996 through
December 31, 2000, reflect the four-for-one stock split of June 1, 1996. The
indicated year-end values are based on the closing price of the common stock
reported in the respective market.
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[PERFORMANCE GRAPH HERE]
[Numbers represented below]
'95 '96 '97 '98 '99 '00
--- --- --- --- --- ---
EUO 100 3975 800 125 850 550
AMEX 100 104 124 125 159 163
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table shows, as of December 31, 2000, the number of
shares of our common stock owned beneficially (as defined in Rule 13d-3(d)(1)
under the Exchange Act), and the percentage of our total outstanding common
stock (as also defined in that Rule) that number represents, by each holder of
our common stock who is known to us to have owned beneficially (as so defined in
that Rule) more than 5% of our common stock as of that date, and by each of our
directors, by each of the executive officers named in the above compensation
table, and by our directors and executive officers as a group:
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NAME AND ADDRESS OF AMOUNT AND NATURE OF
TITLE OF CLASS BENEFICIAL OWNER BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP PERCENT OF CLASS
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Common stock Woodward LLC 3,300,000 7.2%
West Bay Road
Grand Cayman
Cayman Islands
Common stock Peter Gulko 3,640,000 8.0%
976 Farm Haven Dr.
Rockville, MD 20852
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AMOUNT AND NATURE OF
TITLE OF CLASS NAME BENEFICIAL OWNER BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP PERCENT OF CLASS
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Common Stock Randolph A. Graves, Jr. 762,500 1.7%
Common Stock Don V. Hahnfeldt 600,000 1.3%
Common Stock Leonid Khotin 45,000 *
Common Stock Simon Nemzow 540,450 1.2%
Common Stock Chad A. Verdi 514,803 1.1%
Common Stock Jon W. Dowie 11,000 *
Common Stock Jeffrey W. Stephen 164,500 *
Common Stock Directors and Executive 2,638,253 5.8%
Officers as a Group
(7 Persons)
* Less than one percent ownership
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.
During 2000, we were party to the following transactions with the
following persons:
PETER GULKO, one of the holders of more than 5% of our common stock,
was one of our organizers and served us for a time as a director and briefly in
1998 as President. Now one of our consultants, he provides liaison between us
and our associates in Russia, Ukraine and Israel. We are currently paying Mr.
Gulko for his services as a consultant $10,800 per month. Additionally, during
2000 we purchased from Mr. Gulko, in two transactions, a total of 2,000,000
shares of our common stock for a total of $3,000,000.
WOODWARD LLC, a Cayman Islands investment fund, is currently a holder
of more that 5% of our outstanding common stock. On December 31, 1999, we issued
to Woodward 1,882,353 shares of our common stock, together with a five-year
warrant to purchase an additional 200,000 shares, for a total consideration of
$3,000,000. In connection with that investment, we entered into a series of
agreements with Woodward, which provide in summary for the following:
o Our shares issued to Woodward were subject to repricing, which means
that if the market price of our shares during certain periods following
the effectiveness of the agreement to our registration statement
registering for public sale the shares issued and issuable to Woodward
dropped significantly below the prices established at the time our
original shares were issued to Woodward, we might be required to issue
additional compensation for such decline.
o We were required to register under the Securities Act of 1933 200% of
the shares, and the shares underlying the warrant, issued to Woodward.
o We had the right, exercisable from time to time within, each time,
certain limits, to require Woodward to purchase from us additional
shares of common stock for up to a total consideration of an additional
$22,000,000 (in 2000, amended to $75,000,000), at prices determined in
accordance with a formula related to market quotations for our
outstanding shares.
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In March 2000, we issued to Woodward under this commitment another
1,200,000 shares for total proceeds of $6,315,790 and in April 2000, we issued
Woodward under this commitment 2,000,000 more shares, together with a warrant to
purchase another 500,000 shares, for total proceeds of $11,250,000 plus other
consideration. The shares issued in March and April 2000 were and are subject to
repricing. We currently have under consideration the issuance to Woodward LLC of
another 1,333,333 shares for total proceed of $3,000,000.
SPINNERET FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, INC. Spinneret Financial Systems, Inc. is
a firm of which the brother of Don V. Hahnfeldt, our President and Chief
Executive Officer, is the sole owner, director and officer. In connection with
the December 31, 1999 financing that we received from Woodward LLC (see above),
we paid Spinneret a consulting fee of $150,000. In connection with the March
2000 financing, we paid to Spinneret a further consulting fee of $315,790, and
in connection with the April 2000 financing we paid to Spinneret an additional
consulting fee of $500,000. Thus, for the entire year of 2000, we had paid to
Spinneret a total of $965,790 in consulting fees. We expect to pay to Spinneret
5% of the proceeds of any further financing that we may receive from Woodward
LLC in the future, including the $3,000,000 financing currently under
consideration.
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PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) The following documents are filed as a part of this report:
1. The financial statements and related information
referred to in response to Item 8.
2. The following financial statement schedules:
None
3. There are filed herewith or incorporated by reference
the Exhibits listed in the Exhibit Index that follows
the financial statements.
(b) We filed no Current Reports on Form 8-K during the fourth
quarter of 2000.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the
Securities Act Exchange of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Annual
Report be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
EUROTECH, LTD.
By: /s/ Don V. Hahnfeldt
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Don V. Hahnfeldt
President and CEO
Date: March 27, 2001
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below
constitutes and appoints Don V. Hahnfeldt his true and lawful attorney-in-fact
and agent, with full power of substitution and re-substitution, for him and in
his place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all further
amendments to this Annual Report and to file the same, with all exhibits
thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent full power
and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and
necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and
purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all
that said attorney-in-fact and agent, or his substitute or substitutes, may
lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
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Person Capacity Date
/s/ Chad A. Verdi Chairman of the Board of Directors March 27, 2001
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Chad A. Verdi
/s/ Randolph A. Graves, Jr. Director, Executive Vice President March 27, 2001
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Randolph A. Graves, Jr.
/s/ Don V. Hahnfeldt Director, President, Chief Executive March 27, 2001
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Don V. Hahnfeldt
/s/ Leonid Khotin Director March 27, 2001
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Leonid Knotin
/s/ Simon Nemzow Director March 27, 2001
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Simon Nemzow
/s/ Jon W. Dowie Chief Financial and Accounting March 27, 2001
-------------------------- Officer
Jon W. Dowie
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Page Nos.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT F-2
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS F-3
At December 31, 1999 and December 31, 2000
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS F-4
For the Years Ended December 31, 1998, 1999 and 2000
For the Period from Inception (May 26, 1995) to
December 31, 2000
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY F-5 - F-17
For the Period from Inception (May 26, 1995) to
December 31, 2000
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS F-18
For the Years Ended December 31, 1998, 1999 and 2000
For the Period from Inception (May 26, 1995) to
December 31, 2000
CONSOLIDATED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS F-19 - F-61
F-1
Board of Directors and Stockholders
Eurotech, Ltd.
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
----------------------------
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Eurotech, Ltd.
and subsidiaries (the "Company") (a development stage company) as of December
31, 2000 and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders'
equity (deficiency), and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2000 and for
the period from inception (May 26, 1995) to December 31, 2000. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audit. The balance sheet of the Company as of December 31, 1999 and the
related statements of operations, stockholders" equity (deficiency) and cash
flows for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1999 and for the period from
inception (May 26, 1995) to December 31, 1999 were audited by Tabb, Conigliaro &
McGann, P.C. as of January 1, 2001, and whose report, dated March 27, 2000,
expressed an unqualified opinion in those statements.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards
in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. 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 that our audit provides 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 Eurotech, Ltd. and
subsidiaries (a development stage company) at December 31, 2000 and the results
of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2000 and
for the period from inception (May 26, 1995) to December 31, 2000, in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.
The Company is classified as a development-stage company and, to-date, the
Company has not generated any substantial revenues from operations (see Note
13).
GRASSI & CO., CPAs, P.C.
New York, New York
March 23, 2001
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
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At December 31,
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1999 2000
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CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash $ 3,547,011 $ 2,969,106
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 200 62,275
Subscription receivable (received on March 13, 2001) - 1,250,000
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 3,547,211 4,281,381
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - net of accumulated depreciation 24,750 181,413
OTHER ASSETS:
Technology rights - net of accumulated amortization of
$134,128 and $1,743,666 at December 31, 1999 and
2000, respectively 7,913,559 6,304,022
Organization and patent costs - net of accumulated
Amortization 24,573 22,820
Other assets 9,751 227,627
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 11,519,844 $ 11,017,263
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
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CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Notes payable $ 450,000 $ -
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 3,139,204 1,439,543
Deferred revenue 225,000 225,000
Current portion of convertible debentures 2,660,000 500,000
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 6,474,204 2,164,543
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CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES - Less current maturities 3,900,000 3,000,000
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 10,374,204 5,164,543
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COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND OTHER MATTERS
(Notes 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 13, and 16)
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock - $0.01 par value; 1,000,000 and
5,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 1999
and 2000, respectively; -0- shares issued and
outstanding - -
Common stock - $0.00025 par value; 50,000,000
and 100,000,000 shares authorized at December 31,
1999 and 2000, respectively; 39,399,343 shares
issued and outstanding at December 31, 1999 and
54,933,830 shares issued And 51,401,854 outstanding
at December 31, 2000 9,850 13,734
Additional paid-in capital 31,873,696 55,073,429
Unearned compensation - (146,027)
Deficit accumulated during the development stage (30,737,906) (40,610,695)
Treasury stock, at cost; -0- shares at December 31,
1999; 3,531,976 shares at December 31, 2000 - (8,477,721)
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 1,145,640 5,852,720
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 11,519,844 $ 11,017,263
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Period
For the Years Ended December 31, from Inception
--------------------------------------------- (May 26, 1995) to
1998 1999 2000 December 31, 2000
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REVENUES $ - $ 150,000 $ 350,000 $ 500,000
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OPERATING EXPENSES:
Research and development 1,039,591 1,442,571 4,619,928 9,492,604
Consulting fees 293,323 477,746 1,125,477 2,994,094
Compensatory element of stock
issuances pursuant to consulting
and other agreements 422,200 1,312,679 925,717 4,709,623
Other general and administrative
expenses 1,263,174 2,067,728 3,449,288 8,623,969
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 3,018,288 5,300,724 10,120,410 25,820,290
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
OPERATING LOSS (3,018,288) (5,150,724) (9,770,410) (25,320,290)
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OTHER EXPENSES:
Interest expense 552,971 588,024 102,379 1,557,536
Amortization of deferred and
unearned financing costs 4,242,884 297,286 - 13,276,591
Litigation settlement - in shares
of stock - 456,278 - 456,278
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TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES 4,795,855 1,341,588 102,379 15,290,405
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NET LOSS $ (7,814,143) $ (6,492,312) $ (9,872,789) $(40,610,695)
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BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE
(Notes 2 and 11) $ (.40) $ (.27) $ (.23)
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES
USED IN BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS
PER SHARE (Notes 2 and 11) 19,323,098 24,477,178 42,750,339
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIENCY) EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD FROM INCEPTION (MAY 26, 1995) TO DECEMBER 31, 2000
Common Stock Additional
Date of -------------------------- Paid-in
Transaction Shares Amount Capital
----------- ----------- ------------ -----------
(1)
Period Ended December 31, 1995:
-------------------------------
Founder shares issued
($0.00025 per share) 05/26/95 4,380,800 $ 1,095 $ (1,095)
Issuance of stock for offering
consulting fees
($0.0625 per share) 08/31/95 440,000 110 27,390
Issuance of stock
($0.0625 and $0.25 per share) Various 4,080,000 1,020 523,980
Issuance of stock for license
($0.0625 per share) 08/31/95 600,000 150 37,350
Issuance of stock options for
offering legal and consulting fees - - 75,000
Offering expenses - - (105,398)
Net loss - - -
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Balance - December 31, 1995 9,500,800 $ 2,375 $ 557,227
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Deficit
Accumulated
Unearned During the
Due from Financing Development
Stockholders Costs Stage Total
----------- ----------- ------------ -----------
Period Ended December 31, 1995:
------------------------------
Founder shares issued
($0.00025 per share) $ - $ - $ - $ -
Issuance of stock for offering
consulting fees - - - 27,500
($0.0625 per share)
Issuance of stock
($0.0625 and $0.25 per share) (3,000) - - 522,000
Issuance of stock for license
($0.0625 per share) - - - 37,500
Issuance of stock options for
offering legal and consulting
fees - - - 75,000
Offering expenses - - - (105,398)
Net loss - - (513,226) (513,226)
----------- ----------- ------------ -----------
Balance - December 31, 1995 $ (3,000) $ - $ (513,226) $ 43,376
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(1) Share amounts have been restated to reflect the 4 for 1 stock split on June 1, 1996.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIENCY) EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD FROM INCEPTION (MAY 26, 1995) TO DECEMBER 31, 2000
Common Stock Additional
Date of -------------------------- Paid-in
Transaction Shares Amount Capital
----------- ----------- ------------ -----------
(1)
Year Ended December 31, 1996:
-----------------------------
Balance - December 31, 1995 9,500,000 $ 2,375 $ 557,227
Various
Issuance of stock ($0.25 per share) 01/18/96 1,278,000 320 319,180
Exercise of stock options 03/22/96 600,000 150 -
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($0.34375 per share) 05/15/96 160,000 40 54,960
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($0.0625 per share) 06/19/96 2,628,000 657 163,593
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($0.590625 per share) 11/12/96 1,500,000 375 885,563
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($1.82 per share) 12/96 57,036 14 104,275
Issuance of stock pursuant to bridge
financing ($1.81325 per share) 1,500,000 375 2,719,500
Amortization of unearned financing costs - - -
Repayment by stockholders - - -
Net loss - - -
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Balance - December 31, 1996 17,223,836 $ 4,306 $4,804,298
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Deficit
Accumulated
Unearned During the
Due from Financing Development
Stockholders Costs Stage Total
----------- ------------ ------------ -----------
Year Ended December 31, 1996:
-----------------------------
Balance - December 31, 1995 $ (3,000) $ - $ (513,226) $ 43,376
Issuance of stock ($0.25 per share) - - - 319,500
Exercise of stock options - - - 150
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($0.34375 per share) - - - 55,000
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($0.0625 per share) - - - 164,250
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($0.590625 per share) - - - 885,938
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($1.82 per share) - - - 104,289
Issuance of stock pursuant to bridge
financing ($1.81325 per share) - (2,719,875) - -
Amortization of unearned financing costs - 226,656 - 226,656
Repayment by stockholders 3,000 - - 3,000
Net loss - - (3,476,983) (3,476,983)
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Balance - December 31, 1996 $ - $(2,493,219) $(3,990,209) $(1,674,824)
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(1) Share amounts have been restated to reflect the 4 for 1 stock split on June 1, 1996.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIENCY) EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD FROM INCEPTION (MAY 26, 1995) TO DECEMBER 31, 2000
Common Stock Additional
Date of --------------------------- Paid-in
Transaction Shares Amount Capital
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------
(1)
Year Ended December 31, 1997:
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Balance - December 31, 1996 17,223,836 $ 4,306 $ 4,804,298
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($2.50 per share) 03/97 64,000 16 159,984
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($5.45 per share) 06/97 39,000 9 212,540
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($5.00 per share) 09/97 59,000 15 294,986
Issuance of stock pursuant to penalty
provision of bridge financing
($5.45 per share) 06/97 500,000 125 2,724,875
Value assigned to conversion feature of
Convertible Debentures 11/97 - - 1,337,143
Value assigned to issuance of 127,500
warrants in consideration for interest and
placement fees in connection with
Convertible Debentures 11/97 - - 284,480
Value assigned to issuance of 35,000 warrants
to shareholder for consulting services 11/97 - - 39,588
Value assigned to issuance of 364,000
warrants to shareholder as additional
consideration for financing activities 11/97 - - 862,680
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($4.00 per share) 12/97 43,000 11 171,989
Accrual of stock issued January 1998 pursuant
to penalty provision of bridge financing
($2.00 per share) 12/97 1,000,000 250 1,999,750
Amortization of unearned financing costs - - -
Net loss - - -
------------ ------------ ------------
Balance - December 31, 1997 18,928,836 $ 4,732 $12,892,313
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(1) Share amounts have been restated to reflect the 4 for 1 stock split on June 1, 1996.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIENCY) EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD FROM INCEPTION (MAY 26, 1995) TO DECEMBER 31, 2000
Deficit
Accumulated
Unearned During the
Financing Development
Costs Stage Total
------------- ------------- ------------
Year Ended December 31, 1997:
-----------------------------
Balance - December 31, 1996 $ (2,493,219) $ (3,990,209) $(1,674,824)
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($2.50 per share) - - 160,000
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($5.45 per share) - - 212,549
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($5.00 per share) - - 295,001
Issuance of stock pursuant to penalty
provision of bridge financing
($5.45 per share) (2,725,000) - -
Value assigned to conversion feature of
Convertible Debentures (1,337,143) - -
Value assigned to issuance of 127,500
warrants in consideration for interest and
placement fees in connection with
Convertible Debentures (284,480) - -
Value assigned to issuance of 35,000
warrants to shareholder for consulting
services (39,588) - -
Value assigned to issuance of 364,000
warrants to shareholder as additional
consideration for financing activities (862,680) - -
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($4.00 per share) - - 172,000
Accrual of stock issued January 1998
pursuant to penalty provision of bridge
financing ($2.00 per share) (2,000,000) - -
Amortization of unearned financing costs 8,426,793 - 8,426,793
Net loss - (12,441,242) (12,441,242)
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Balance - December 31, 1997 $ (1,315,317) $(16,431,451) $(4,849,723)
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIENCY) EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD FROM INCEPTION (MAY 26, 1995) TO DECEMBER 31, 2000
Common Stock Additional
Date of --------------------------- Paid-in
Transaction Shares Amount Capital
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------
(1)
Year Ended December 31, 1998:
-----------------------------
Balance - December 31, 1997 18,928,836 $ 4,732 $12,892,313
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($2.58 per share) 03/98 43,000 11 110,930
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($0.85 per share) 06/98 143,000 35 215,895
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($0.32 per share) 09/98 126,617 32 107,503
Issuance of stock for consulting fees 12/98 155,427 39 81,505
Issuance of stock pursuant to penalty
provision of bridge financing
($1.0625 per share) 04/98 500,000 125 531,124
Value assigned to conversion feature of
Convertible Debentures and 60,000
warrants issued as additional interest 02/98 - - 1,100,000
Value assigned to conversion feature of
Convertible Debentures and 125,000 warrants
issued as additional interest 07/98 - - 475,000
Cancellation of stock issued for consulting
fees 07/98 (375,000) (94) (93,656)
Issuance of stock for conversion of debenture
note payable ($0.32 per share) 09/98, 11/98 100,002 25 32,169
Amortization of unearned financing costs - - -
Net loss - - -
------------ ------------ ------------
Balance - December 31, 1998 19,621,882 $ 4,905 $15,452,783
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(1) Share amounts have been restated to reflect the 4 for 1 stock split on June 1, 1996.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIENCY) EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD FROM INCEPTION (MAY 26, 1995) TO DECEMBER 31, 2000
Deficit
Accumulated
Unearned During the
Financing Development
Costs Stage Total
------------- ------------- ------------
Year Ended December 31, 1998:
-----------------------------
Balance - December 31, 1997 $ (1,315,317) $(16,431,451) $(4,849,723)
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($2.58 per share) - - 110,941
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($0.85 per share) - - 215,930
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($0.32 per share) - - 107,535
Issuance of stock for consulting fees - - 81,544
Issuance of stock pursuant to penalty
provision of bridge financing
($1.0625 per share) (531,249) - -
Value assigned to conversion feature of
Convertible Debentures and 60,000
warrants issued as additional interest (1,100,000) - -
Value assigned to conversion feature of
Convertible Debentures and 125,000
warrants issued as additional interest (475,000) - -
Cancellation of stock issued for consulting
fees - - (93,750)
Issuance of stock for conversion of
debenture note payable ($0.32 per share) - - 32,194
Amortization of unearned financing costs 3,374,066 - 3,374,066
Net loss - (7,814,143) (7,814,143)
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Balance - December 31, 1998 $ (47,500) $(24,245,594) $(8,835,406)
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIENCY) EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD FROM INCEPTION (MAY 26, 1995) TO DECEMBER 31, 2000
Common Stock Additional
Date of --------------------------- Paid-in
Transaction Shares Amount Capital
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------
(1)
Year Ended December 31, 1999:
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Balance - December 31, 1998 19,621,882 $ 4,905 $15,452,783
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($0.77 per share) 03/99 78,613 20 62,381
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($0.72 per share) 06/99 611,572 153 429,035
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($0.98 per share) 09/99 496,002 124 520,116
Issuance of stock for conversion of debenture
note payable ($0.35 per share) 02/99 987,201 247 341,029
Issuance of stock for finder's fee
($1.94 per share) 12/99 29,518 7 46,302
Issuance of stock for finder's fee
($0.77 per share) 09/99 82,580 20 63,727
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($2.04 per share) 12/99 100,374 25 190,769
Value assigned to conversion feature of
Convertible Debentures and 84,750 warrants
issued as additional interest 01/99 - - 175,425
Value assigned to additional consideration
for financing activities ($0.72 per share) 05/99 100,000 25 71,975
Issuance of stock ($0.25 per share) 06/99 1,000,000 250 474,750
Issuance of stock ($0.25 per share) 09/99 2,000,000 500 499,500
Issuance of stock ($0.38 per share) 12/99 3,035,000 759 1,179,241
Issuance of stock ($0.25 per share) 12/99 930,000 233 232,267
Issuance of stock ($0.50 per share) 12/99 240,000 60 119,940
Issuance of stock for settlement of
litigation ($2.51 per share) 11/99 181,784 45 456,233
(1) Share amounts have been restated to reflect the 4 for 1 stock split on June 1, 1996.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIENCY) EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD FROM INCEPTION (MAY 26, 1995) TO DECEMBER 31, 2000
Deficit
Accumulated
Unearned During the
Financing Development
Costs Stage Total
------------- ------------- ------------
Year Ended December 31, 1999:
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Balance - December 31, 1998 $ (47,500) $(24,245,594) $(8,835,406)
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($0.77 per share) - - 62,401
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($0.72 per share) - - 429,188
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($0.98 per share) - - 520,240
Issuance of stock for conversion of
debenture note payable ($0.35 per share) - - 341,276
Issuance of stock for finder's fee
($1.94 per share) - - 46,309
Issuance of stock for finder's fee
($0.77 per share) - - 63,747
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($2.04 per share) - - 190,794
Value assigned to conversion feature of
Convertible Debentures and 84,750 warrants
issued as additional interest (175,425) - -
Value assigned to additional consideration
for financing activities ($0.72 per share) (72,000) - -
Issuance of stock ($0.25 per share) - - 475,000
Issuance of stock ($0.25 per share) - - 500,000
Issuance of stock ($0.38 per share) - - 1,180,000
Issuance of stock ($0.25 per share) - - 232,500
Issuance of stock ($0.50 per share) - - 120,000
Issuance of stock for settlement of
litigation ($2.51 per share) - - 456,278
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIENCY) EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD FROM INCEPTION (MAY 26, 1995) TO DECEMBER 31, 2000
Common Stock Additional
Date of --------------------------- Paid-in
Transaction Shares Amount Capital
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------
(1)
Year Ended December 31, 1999: (Continued)
-----------------------------
Issuance of stock for exercise of warrants
($1.50 per share) 11/99/ 12/99 200,000 $ 50 $ 299,950
Acquisition of 6,795,000 shares of Kurchatov
Research Holdings, Ltd. ($1.07 per share) 09/99 4,530,000 1,133 4,840,305
Acquisition from KRHL for Ekor Technology
interest ($1.069 per share) 11/99 2,000,000 500 2,137,000
Issuance of stock to retire debt of KRHL
assumed with purchase of Ekor Technology
interest ($1.06 per share) 11/99 1,000,000 250 1,068,500
Issuance of stock for exercise of warrants
($0.36 per share) 11/99 75,000 19 26,981
Issuance of stock for conversion of debenture
note payable, interest and penalties
($0.36 per share) 11/99 217,464 54 230,458
Issuance of stock in private sale
($1.59 per share) 12/99 1,882,353 471 2,831,529
Modification of warrants issued - - 123,500
Amortization of unearned financing costs - - -
Net loss - - -
------------ ------------ ------------
Balance - December 31, 1999 39,399,343 $ 9,850 $31,873,696
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(1) Share amounts have been restated to reflect the 4 for 1 stock split on June 1, 1996.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIENCY) EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD FROM INCEPTION (MAY 26, 1995) TO DECEMBER 31, 2000
Deficit
Accumulated
Unearned During the
Financing Development
Costs Stage Total
------------- ------------- ------------
Year Ended December 31, 1999: (Continued)
-----------------------------
Issuance of stock for exercise of warrants
($1.50 per share) $ - $ - $ 300,000
Acquisition of 6,795,000 shares of Kurchatov
Research Holdings, Ltd. ($1.07 per share) - - 4,841,438
Acquisition from KRHL for Ekor Technology
interest ($1.069 per share) - - 2,137,500
Issuance of stock to retire debt of KRHL
assumed with purchase of Ekor Technology
interest ($1.06 per share) - - 1,068,750
Issuance of stock for exercise of warrants
($0.36 per share) - - 27,000
Issuance of stock for conversion of
debenture note payable, interest and
penalties ($0.36 per share) - - 230,512
Issuance of stock in private sale
($1.59 per share) - - 2,832,000
Modification of warrants issued - - 123,500
Amortization of unearned financing costs 294,925 - 294,925
Net loss - (6,492,312) (6,492,312)
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Balance - December 31, 1999 $ - $(30,737,906) $ 1,145,640
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIENCY) EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD FROM INCEPTION (MAY 26, 1995) TO DECEMBER 31, 2000
Common Stock
Date of --------------------------
Transaction Shares Amount
----------- ----------- -----------
(1)
For the Year Ended December 31, 2000
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Balance - December 31, 1999 - 39,399,343 $ 9,850
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($5.00 per share) 03/00 73,672 18
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($4.06 per share) 06/00 23,794 6
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($3.67 per share) 09/00 21,010 5
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($1.93 per share) 12/00 22,198 5
Issuance of stock ($5.00 per share) 02/00 1,200,000 300
Issuance of stock ($5.37 per share) 04/00 2,000,000 500
Issuance of stock in payment of note payable and
related interest ($0.28 per share) 01/00 200,000 50
Issuance of stock for interest on convertible
debentures ($1.56 per share) 01/00 289,655 74
Issuance of stock and warrants to settle
penalties of convertible debentures
($2.00 per share) 03/00 300,000 75
Issuance of stock on conversion of
debentures and interest ($1.06 per share) 03/00 965,661 242
Issuance of stock on conversion of debentures and
interest ($2.75 per share) 08/00 827,412 207
Accrual of shares under reset provisions 12/00 8,500,000 2,125
Issuance of stock for price reset 12/00 741,085 185
Issuance of stock on exercise of warrants
($2.00 per share) 02/00 60,000 15
Issuance of stock on exercise of warrants
($1.06 per share) 02/00 125,000 31
Issuance of stock on exercise of warrants
($1.50 per share) 03/00 100,000 24
Issuance of stock on exercise of warrants
($1.00 per share) 05/00 35,000 9
Compensatory element of options to purchase
325,000 shares issued to employee as
additional compensation 05/00 - -
Compensatory element of options to purchase
12,500 shares issued to employee as additional
compensation 10/00 - -
Value assigned to warrants issued to consultants 05/00 - -
Compensatory element of warrants issued to
employees 10/00 - -
Exercise of stock options 08/00 50,000 13
Shares repurchased 05/00; 06/00 - -
Amortization of unearned compensation - - -
Net loss - - -
----------- -----------
Balance - December 31, 2000 54,933,830 $ 13,734
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(1) Share amounts have been restated to reflect the 4 for 1 stock split on June 1, 1996.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIENCY) EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD FROM INCEPTION (MAY 26, 1995) TO DECEMBER 31, 2000
Treasury Stock Additional
----------------------------- Paid-in Unearned
Shares Amount Capital Compensation
------------ ----------- ----------- ------------
For the Year Ended December 31, 2000
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Balance - December 31, 1999 - $ - $31,873,696 $ -
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($5.00 per share) - - 368,727 -
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($4.06 per share) - - 94,869 -
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($3.67 per share) - - 77,025 -
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($1.93 per share) 174 348 41,573 -
Issuance of stock ($5.00 per share) - - 5,999,700 -
Issuance of stock ($5.37 per share) - - 10,749,470 -
Issuance of stock in payment of note payable
and related interest ($0.28 per share) - - 56,343 -
Issuance of stock for interest on convertible
Debentures ($1.56 per share) - - 451,064 -
Issuance of stock and warrants to settle
Penalties of convertible debentures
($2.00 per share) - - 1,119,925 -
Issuance of stock on conversion of
Debentures and interest ($1.06 per share) - - 1,023,358 -
Issuance of stock on conversion of debentures
and interest ($2.75 per share) - - 2,276,913 -
Accrual of shares under reset provisions - - (2,125) -
Issuance of stock for price reset - - (185) -
Issuance of stock on exercise of warrants
($2.00 per share) - - 119,985 -
Issuance of stock on exercise of warrants
($1.06 per share) - - 132,469 -
Issuance of stock on exercise of warrants
($1.50 per share) - - 149,976 -
Issuance of stock on exercise of warrants
($1.00 per share) - - 34,991 -
Compensatory element of options to purchase
325,000 shares issued to employee as
additional compensation - - 187,750 (187,750)
Compensatory element of options to purchase
12,500 shares issued to employee as additional
compensation - - 18,625 -
Value assigned to warrants issued to
consultants - - 204,718 -
Compensatory element of warrants issued to
employees - - 78,125 -
Exercise of stock options - - 16,487 -
Shares repurchased (3,532,150) (8,478,069) - -
Amortization of unearned compensation - - - 41,723
Net loss - - - -
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Balance - December 31, 2000 (3,531,976) $(8,477,721) $55,073,429 $ (146,027)
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIENCY) EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD FROM INCEPTION (MAY 26, 1995) TO DECEMBER 31, 2000
Deficit
Accumulated
During the
Development
Stage Total
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For the Year Ended December 31, 2000
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Balance - December 31, 1999 $(30,737,906) $ 1,145,640
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($5.00 per share) - 368,745
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($4.06 per share) - 94,875
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($3.67 per share) - 77,030
Issuance of stock for consulting fees
($1.93 per share) - 41,876
Issuance of stock ($5.00 per share) - 6,000,000
Issuance of stock ($5.37 per share) - 10,749,970
Issuance of stock in payment of note payable
and related interest ($0.28 per share) - 56,393
Issuance of stock for interest on convertible
debentures ($1.56 per share) - 451,138
Issuance of stock and warrants to settle
penalties of convertible debentures
($2.00 per share) - 1,120,000
Issuance of stock on conversion of
debentures and interest ($1.06 per share) - 1,023,600
Issuance of stock on conversion of debentures
and interest ($2.75 per share) - 2,277,120
Accrual of shares under reset provisions - -
Issuance of stock for price reset - -
Issuance of stock on exercise of warrants
($2.00 per share) - 120,000
Issuance of stock on exercise of warrants
($1.06 per share) - 132,500
Issuance of stock on exercise of warrants
($1.50 per share) - 150,000
Issuance of stock on exercise of warrants
($1.00 per share) - 35,000
Compensatory element of options to purchase
325,000 shares issued to employee as
additional compensation - -
Compensatory element of options to purchase
12,500 shares issued to employee as
additional compensation - 18,625
Value assigned to warrants issued to
consultants - 204,718
Compensatory element of warrants issued to
employees - 78,125
Exercise of stock options - 16,500
Shares repurchased - (8,478,069)
Amortization of unearned compensation - 41,723
Net loss (9,872,789) (9,872,789)
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Balance - December 31, 2000 $(40,610,695) $ 5,852,720
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Period
For the Years Ended December 31, from Inception
----------------------------------------------- (May 26, 1995) to
1998 1999 2000 December 31, 2000
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss $ (7,814,143) $ (6,492,312) $ (9,872,789) $(40,610,695)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
Used in operating activities: 7,896 144,459 1,631,237 1,789,593
Depreciation and amortization
Amortization of deferred and unearned 4,242,884 297,314 - 13,276,619
financing costs - - - 37,500
Stock issued for license 422,200 1,312,679 925,717 4,709,623
Compensatory element of stock issuances - 123,500 - 123,500
Modification of warrants issued
Issuance of stock in settlement - 456,278 - 456,278
of litigation
Cash provided by (used in) the change in
assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in advances to
related parties - 5,918 - -
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses 21,339 - (62,075) (62,275)
Increase in other assets (4,400) (2,200) (217,876) (227,627)
Increase in accrued liabilities 792,036 1,578,155 118,590 3,065,747
Increase in deferred revenue - - - 225,000
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NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES (2,332,188) (2,576,209) (7,477,196) (17,216,737)
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures (23,628) (1,220) (176,610) (218,802)
Organization and patent costs - - - (31,358)
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NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (23,628) (1,220) (176,610) (250,160)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from exercise of stock options - - 16,500 16,650
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock - 5,345,500 15,499,970 21,686,970
Net proceeds from notes payable - 450,000 - 450,000
Proceeds from exercise of warrants - 327,000 437,500 764,500
Offering costs - - - (2,898)
Repayment by stockholders - - - 3,000
Repayment of notes payable - - (400,000) (400,000)
Proceeds from bridge notes - - - 2,000,000
Repayment of bridge notes (2,000,000) - - (2,000,000)
Proceeds from Convertible Debentures 4,000,000 - - 7,000,000
Borrowings from stockholders - - - 561,140
Repayment to stockholders - - - (561,140)
Deferred financing costs (260,000) - - (604,150)
Purchase of treasury stock - - (8,478,069) (8,478,069)
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 1,740,000 6,122,500 7,075,901 20,436,003
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH (615,816) 3,545,071 (577,905) 2,969,106
CASH - BEGINNING 617,756 1,940 3,547,011 -
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CASH - ENDING $ 1,940 $ 3,547,011 $ 2,969,106 $ 2,969,106
============= ============= ============= =============
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest $ 36,990 $ 526 $ 508,244 $ 824,691
============ ============ ============ ============
Income taxes $ - $ - $ - $ -
============ ============ ============ ============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 - BUSINESS
Eurotech, Ltd. and subsidiaries (the "Company") was incorporated under the laws
of the District of Columbia on May 26, 1995. The Company is a development-stage
technology transfer, holding, marketing and management company, formed to
commercialize new or existing but previously unrecognized with a particular
current emphasis on technologies developed by prominent research institutes and
individual researchers in the former Soviet Union and in Israel, and to license
those technologies for business and other commercial applications principally in
the United States, Western and Central Europe, Ukraine, and Russia. Since the
Company"s formation, it has acquired development and marketing rights to a
number of technologies by purchase, assignments, and licensing arrangements. The
Company intends to operate its business by licensing its technologies to
end-users, by selling products incorporating these technologies, and through
development and operating joint ventures and strategic alliances. To date, the
Company has not generated any substantial revenues from operations.
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Use of Estimates
----------------
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Equity Method of Accounting for Unconsolidated Foreign Affiliates
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Investment in companies in which the Company has a 20% to 50% interest and has
the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial
policies are accounted for on the equity method. Investments in companies in
which we have a 52% interest in, have been accounted for under the equity method
because the company does not have sufficient control in order to consolidate
such entities.
At December 31, 2000, investments in companies accounted for under the equity
method consist of the following foreign companies, which are located in Israel:
Chemonol, Ltd. ("Chemonol") 52%
Rademate, Ltd. ("Rademate") 52%
Comsyntech, Ltd. ("Comsyntech") 52%
Remptech, Ltd. ("Remptech") 50%
Sorbtech, Ltd. ("Sorbtech") 52%
Amsil, Ltd. ("Amsil") 52%
We also have an U.S. subsidiary that has not been activated.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
-------------------------
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturity dates
of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Property and Equipment
----------------------
Property and equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation is calculated using the
straight-line method over the estimated useful life of five years.
Organization and Patent Costs
-----------------------------
Organization costs are being amortized on a straight-line basis over 5 years.
Patent costs are being amortized on a straight-line basis over 17 years, which
represent both the statutory and economic lives of the patents.
Impairment of Assets
--------------------
In March 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of
Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of", which requires
impairment losses to be recorded on long-lived assets used in operations when
indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated
to be generated by those assets are less than the assets= carrying amount.
Statement 121 also addresses the accounting for long-lived assets that are
expected to be disposed of. The Company adopted Statement 121 on January 1, 1996
and the adoption did not have any effect on the Company"s financial position or
results of operations.
Income Taxes
------------
Deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined based on the difference
between the financial statement carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and
liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the
differences are expected to reverse.
Revenue Recognition
-------------------
The Company expects that it will derive substantially all of its revenue from
the sale, licensing and sub-licensing of technology. Revenue from the sale of
technology will be recognized in the year of sale. Revenue from licensing and
sub-licensing will be recognized in the periods when the fees have been earned.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Research and Development
------------------------
Research and development expenditures are charged to expense as incurred, unless
they are reimbursed under specific contracts. The Company capitalizes costs
related to acquired technologies that have achieved technological feasibility
and have alternative uses. Acquired technologies, which are in-process at the
date of acquisition or have no alternative uses are expensed as research and
development costs. Losses incurred on the equity basis in the Company"s interest
in six Israeli research and development companies are included in research and
development. The Company"s share of losses from its Israeli investees
approximates the funding payments under various agreements discussed in Note 3b.
The Company recognizes its share of losses from Israeli investees during the
quarter that the funding payments are made. In addition, expenditures in
connection with technology licensing agreements concluded during the year ended
December 31, 1998, 1999 and 2000, aggregating $227,500, $236,000 and $250,000,
respectively, were charged to research and development (see Note 3).
Stock-Based Compensation
------------------------
The Company follows Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (SFAS
123), "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation". SFAS 123 establishes accounting
and reporting standards for stock-based employee compensation plans. This
statement allows companies to choose between the fair value based method
accounting" as defined in this statement and the intrinsic value based method of
accounting" as prescribed by Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 (APB
25), AAccounting for Stock Issued to Employees". The Company has elected to
continue to follow the accounting guidance provided by APB 25, as permitted.
Deferred and Unearned Financing Costs
-------------------------------------
Financing costs in connection with a one-year bridge loan completed in December
of 1996 were amortized over the life of the promissory note.
Financing costs in connection with the November 1997, February 1998 and July
1998 Convertible Debenture offerings were amortized over the expectant life (180
days) of the obligation. The expectant life was determined to be the conversion
date that was most beneficial to the note holder, in accordance with Emerging
Issues Task Force ("EITF") topic number D-60.
Stock Split
-----------
On June 1, 1996, the Board of Directors authorized, and the stockholders
approved, four-for-one stock split, thereby increasing the number of issued and
outstanding common shares to 14,166,800 and decreasing the par value of each
common share to $0.00025. The accompanying financial statements, notes and other
references to share and per share data have been retroactively restated to
reflect the stock split for all periods presented.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Loss Per Share
--------------
During 1997, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
("SFAS") No. 128, "Earnings Per Share", which changed certain requirements for
computing and disclosing earnings per share, retroactive for all periods
presented. Adoption of this statement had no effect on the accompanying
financial statements.
Basic net loss per common share has been computed based on the weighted average
number of shares of common stock outstanding during the periods presented, which
were retroactively adjusted to give recognition to the stock split on June 1,
1996. Common stock equivalents, consisting of options, warrants, Convertible
Debentures, and an accrual of 8,500,000 additional share of common stock under a
reset provision, discussed in Notes 11 and 12, were not included in the
calculation of diluted loss per share because their inclusion would have had the
effect of decreasing the loss per share otherwise computed.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
-----------------------------------
The financial statements include various estimated fair value information at
December 31, 1998 and 1999, as required by Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards 107, "Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments". Such
information, which pertains to the Company's financial instruments, is based on
the requirements set forth in that Statement and does not purport to represent
the aggregate net fair value to the Company.
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of
each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that
value:
Cash and Cash Equivalents: The carrying amount approximates fair value because
of the short-term maturity of those instruments.
Receivables and Payables: The carrying amounts approximate fair value because of
the short maturity of those instruments.
Notes Payable: The carrying amounts of notes payable approximate fair value due
to the length of the maturities, the interest rates being tied to market indices
and/or due to the interest rates not being significantly different from the
current market rates available to the Company.
All of the Company's financial instruments are held for purposes other than
trading.
Reclassifications
-----------------
Certain prior year balances have been reclassified to conform with the current
year presentation.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Segment Reporting
-----------------
During 1998, the Company adopted SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures About Segments of an
Enterprise and Related Information". SFAS No. 131 requires a new basis of
determining reportable business segments, i.e., the management approach. This
approach requires that business segment information used by management to assess
performance and manage company resources be the source for information
disclosure. On this basis, the Company is organized and operates as one business
segment to acquire and manage the commercialization of advanced technologies
from pre-eminent research institutes and individual inventors worldwide and to
select the optimum approach to commercialization from acquiring technologies
through licensing, joint venture, spinning-out or sale.
Comprehensive Loss
--------------------
Comprehensive Loss for the periods presented equals net loss.
Pensions and Other Post Retirement Benefits
-------------------------------------------
The Company reports pension and other post retirement benefits in accordance
with SFAS No. 132, "Employers" Disclosures About Pensions and Other Post
Retirement Benefits".
Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards
----------------------------------------------
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standard No. 133 "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and
Hedging Activities" (FAS 133), which establishes accounting and reporting
standards for derivative instruments and hedging activities. It requires that an
entity recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the balance
sheet and measure those instruments at fair value. In June 1999, the FASB issued
SFAS No. 137, Accounting for Derivative Instruments -- Deferral of the Effective
Date of SFAS Statement No.133 and in June 2000, the FASB issued SFAS 138,
Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments -- an amendment of SFAS 133,
Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. As a result of
SFAS No. 137, SFAS No. 133 and SFAS No. 138 will be effective for all fiscal
quarters of all fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. The Company does not
expect that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on its
financial position and results of operations.
In June 2000, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Financial
Accounting Standard No. 138 (FAS 138), Accounting for Certain Derivative
Instruments -- an amendment of FAS 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments
and Hedging Activities. FAS 138 shall be effective for all fiscal quarters of
all fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. The Company does not expect this
to have a material impact on its financial position and results of operations.
In December 1999, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin 101, Revenue
Recognition ("SAB 101"), which provides guidance on the recognition,
presentation and disclosure of revenue in financial statements filed with the
SEC. SAB 101 outlines the basic criteria that must be met to recognize revenue
and provides guidance on disclosure related to revenue recognition policies. The
Company believes that it currently complies with SAB 101.
F-23
EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3 - TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, COLLABORATION, INVESTMENTS, TRANSFER AND LICENSING
AGREEMENTS
a) Collaboration Agreements With Russian Organizations
---------------------------------------------------
Under various agreements, the Company has agreed to fund the commercialization
of certain technologies developed in the former Soviet Union by scientists and
researchers at the I.V. Kurchatov Institute ("Kurchatov"), other institutes
associated therewith, and the Euro-Asian Physical Society ("EAPS"), collectively
the "Scientists". Kurchatov will provide the materials, facilities and personnel
to complete the necessary work to commercialize such technologies. Disbursements
made by the Company related to the Kurchatov arrangement were charged to
research and development expenses and amounted to $236,000, $352,000 and
$565,000, respectively, during the years ended December 31, 1998, 1999 and 2000.
In addition, pursuant to an agreement with the Advanced Technology Industries,
Inc. ("ATI"), previously Kurchatov Research Holdings, Ltd., a Delaware
corporation, beneficially owned by ERBC Holdings, Ltd. ("ERBC") and individual
Russian scientists, researchers and academics, who are affiliated with Kurchatov
and EAPS, the Company agreed to pay ATI 50% of the net profits derived from the
sale, license or commercialization of any technologies or products based upon
technologies developed by the scientists and transferred to the Company or
supplied by the scientists to the Company. The managing director and one former
business representative of ERBC are shareholders of the Company.
In connection with the collaboration agreement discussed above, in September
1996, the Company entered into a licensing agreement with ERBC, whereby ERBC
sublicensed to the Company its license to use and exploit certain technologies
and inventions relating to a silicon geopolymer ("EKOR") compound technology in
the United States, Ukraine, Canada, China, Japan, Republic of Korea and all
European countries who are members of the European Patent Agreement. The term of
the license expires on August 1, 2014. Under this agreement, the Company was to
pay to ERBC a royalty equal to 3%, reduced to 1% effective May 15, 2000, of the
cost of contracts made by the Company on which the Company would have any
income. As of May 15, 2000, the Company and EAPS directly agreed to change EAPS
residual share of the royalties to no royalties through May 14, 2005 and
beginning May 15, 2005, .1% of certain EKOR sales worldwide. In addition, the
Company has agreed to continue to fund EAPS $10,000 per month until May 15,
2005. In addition to the royalty payment, on August 26, 1996, the Company
entered into an agreement with ATI, pursuant to which it assigned to ATI a 50%
interest in the net profits (after deducting development costs and related
expenses attributable to EKOR) derived by the Company from the sale or licensing
of EKOR. On November 30, 1999, this 50% profit interest was acquired by the
Company (see Note 4).
F-24
EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3 - TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, COLLABORATION, INVESTMENTS, TRANSFER AND LICENSING
AGREEMENTS (Continued)
b) Investments in Israeli Technology Companies
-------------------------------------------
During 1997, the Company initially acquired a 20% interest in four separate
Israeli technology, research and development companies. In 1998, the Company
initially acquired a 20% interest in two separate Israeli technology, research
and development companies. The Company has made additional investments in these
entities during 1998 and 1999 and has accordingly increased its ownership
interest. The Company"s share of losses incurred from these research companies
has been accounted for on the equity basis and is included in research and
development expenses. The amount charged to research and development for the
years ended December 31, 1998, 1999 and 2000 approximated $172,000, $701,000 and
$1,405,000, respectively, which reduced the Company"s investment in these six
companies to zero.
Pursuant to various agreements discussed below, the Company has agreed to make
scheduled payments to its Israeli investees in return for increased ownership
interest in such investees. The payments are to be used to fund the investees=
operating expenses for the corresponding period of each payment. The Company may
suspend the payments under the agreements at any time.
- Technion Entrepreneurial Incubator, Ltd.
---------------------------------------
During April 1997, the Company entered into an informal agreement in principle
with the Technion Entrepreneurial Incubator, Ltd. ("TEI"), an Israeli
corporation, to participate in certain technology research and development
projects sponsored by the TEI, whereby the Company will provide 15%-20% of the
financing required for, and will receive a 20% equity interest in, research and
development projects selected by the Company. TEI identified three technology
development projects for investment.
F-25
EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3 - TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, COLLABORATION, INVESTMENTS, TRANSFER AND LICENSING
AGREEMENTS (Continued)
b) Investments in Israeli Technology Companies (Continued)
-------------------------------------------
- Technion Entrepreneurial Incubator, Ltd. (Continued)
---------------------------------------
Chemonol, Ltd.:
-------------
Pursuant to the above April 1997 agreement, the Company has invested $60,000 in
Chemonol, Ltd. ("Chemonol"), an Israeli corporation established to own and
develop that technology, in exchange for 20% of Chemonol's voting equity. For
each of the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998, the Company has made a
$30,000 payment, totaling $60,000 to Chemonol.
On January 20, 1999, the Company entered into an agreement to invest $300,000 in
exchange for an additional 16% of Chemonol's voting stock. The agreement
provides for the Company to make four (4) equal payments of $75,000, commencing
March 1, 1999, July 1, 1999, October 1, 1999 and January 1, 2000. At the
completion of the transaction, the Company will own 36% of Chemonol. For the
years ended December 31, 1999 and 2000, the Company has made payments under this
agreement of $225,000 and $75,000, respectively.
On October 19, 1999, the Company entered into an agreement to invest $120,000 in
exchange for additional Chemonol's voting stock. The agreement provides for the
Company to make three (3) equal payments of $40,000, commencing November 1,
1999, December 1, 1999 and December 29, 1999. For the years ended December 31,
1999 and 2000, the Company has made payments under this agreement of $80,000 and
$40,000, respectively. In addition, the Company had an option to acquire an
additional 80 voting stock for $120,000. During the year ended December 31,
2000, the Company elected to exercise their option to acquire the additional 80
voting stock for $120,000.
On October 20, 1999, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire options to
an additional 20 voting stock for $30,000. During the year ended December 31,
2000, the Company exercised its option to purchase the additional 20 voting
stock for $30,000.
For the years ended December 31, 1999 and 2000, the Company has made payments
for Chemonol stock in the amount of $305,000 and $265,000, respectively.
Rademate, Ltd.:
--------------
On March 2, 1998, the Company entered into an agreement to invest $60,000 in
Rademate, Ltd.("Rademate") for its voting stock. Rademate, Ltd. is involved with
the research and development of rapid biodegradable composite materials. The
agreement provides for the Company to make four (4) equal payments of $15,000
commencing March 1, 1998, September 1, 1998, March 1, 1999 and September 1,
1999. For each of the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1999, the Company has
made a $30,000 payment, totaling $60,000, to Rademate.
F-26
EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3 - TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, COLLABORATION, INVESTMENTS, TRANSFER AND LICENSING
AGREEMENTS (Continued)
b) Investments in Israeli Technology Companies (Continued)
-------------------------------------------
- Technion Entrepreneurial Incubator, Ltd. (Continued)
---------------------------------------
Rademate, Ltd.: (Continued)
-------------
On November 14, 1999, the Company entered into an additional agreement to invest
$150,000 in exchange for additional Rademate's voting stock. The agreement
provides for the Company to make three (3) payments commencing November 25, 1999
for $30,000 and April 1, 2000 and October 1, 2000 for $60,000, respectively. For
the year ended December 31, 1999 and 2000, the Company had made payments of
$30,000 and $120,000, respectively.
During January 2000, the Company entered into an agreement to invest another
$100,000 in exchange for additional Rademate stock. On February 12, 2000 the
company made its payment of $100,000 for 100 shares.
During June 2000, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire an additional
80 voting stock for $120,000. The agreement provided for the company to make two
(2) equal payments of $60,000, commencing July 14, 2000 and August 14, 2000. In
addition the Company entered into another agreement to acquire an additional 20
voting stock for $30,000. For the year ended December 31, 2000 the Company has
made payments of $150,000 under these agreements.
For the years ended December 31, 1999 and 2000, the Company has made payments
under all the above agreements for Rademate stock in the amounts of $60,000 and
$370,000, respectively.
- Incubator for Technological Entrepreneurship - Kiryat Weizmann, Ltd.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Separator, Ltd:
--------------
During July 1997, the Company entered into an informal agreement in principle
with the Incubator for Technological Entrepreneurship - Kiryat Weizmann, Ltd.
("Kiryat Weizmann, Ltd.") to participate in certain technology research and
development projects sponsored by Kiryat Weizmann Ltd.
Pursuant to that informal agreement, the Company agreed to invest, pursuant to a
written agreement, up to $60,000 in Separator, Ltd. ("Separator"), an Israeli
corporation established to own and develop technology, in exchange for 20% of
Separator's voting equity. For each of the years ended December 31, 1997 and
1998, the Company has made a payment of $30,000 to Separator. The Company
elected to discontinue its investment in Separator at the conclusion of its
initial investment in 1998.
F-27
EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3 - TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, COLLABORATION, INVESTMENTS, TRANSFER AND LICENSING
AGREEMENTS (Continued)
b) Investments in Israeli Technology Companies (Continued)
-------------------------------------------
- Incubator for Technological Entrepreneurship, Kiryat Weizmann, Ltd.
(Continued)
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Ofek La"Oleh Jesre"el Valley Initiative Center:
----------------------------------------------
During August 1997, the Company entered into an informal agreement in principle
with the Ofek La"Oleh Jesre"el Valley Initiative Center ("Center") to
participate in certain technology research and development projects sponsored by
the Center.
Comsyntech, Ltd.:
---------------
Pursuant to that informal agreement, the Company agreed to invest, pursuant to
written agreements, up to $60,000 in Comsyntech, Ltd. ("Comsyntech"), an Israeli
corporation established to own and develop technology, in exchange for 20% of
Comsyntech's voting equity.
On November 22, 1999, the Company entered into an additional written agreement
to invest $450,000, equally in total ($112,500), in the following four
companies: Remptech, Ltd., Comsyntech, Ltd., Amsil, Ltd. and Sorbtech, Ltd. in
exchange for additional 400 share of voting stock per company. As of December
31, 1999 and 2000, the Company has made payments of $130,000($32,500 per
company) and $320,000($80,000 per company), respectively, in total.
On July 23, 2000, the Company entered into an additional agreement to invest
$120,000 in exchange for additional Comsyntech voting stock. The agreement
provided for the Company to have two (2) equal payments by August 10, 2000 and
October 10, 2000. For the year ended December 31, 2000, the Company made
payments of $120,000.
For the years ended December 31, 1999 and 2000, the Company has made aggregate
payments of $105,500 and $200,000.
Remptech, Ltd.
--------------
Pursuant with the above informal agreement dated August 1997, the Company agreed
to invest, pursuant to written agreements, up to $60,000 in Remptech, Ltd.
("Remptech"), an Israeli corporation established to own and develop technology,
in exchange for 20% of Remptech's voting equity.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3 - TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, COLLABORATION, INVESTMENTS, TRANSFER AND LICENSING
AGREEMENTS (Continued)
b) Investments in Israeli Technology Companies (Continued)
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- Incubator for Technological Entrepreneurship - Kiryat Weizmann, Ltd.
(Continued
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Remptech, Ltd. (Continued)
--------------
On August 8, 1999, the Company entered into an agreement to invest $120,000 in
exchange for additional Remptech voting stock. The agreement provides for the
Company to make two (2) equal payments of $60,000. For the year ended December
31, 1999, the Company has made payments of $120,000.
On November 22, 1999, the Company entered into an additional written agreement
to invest $450,000, equally in total ($112,500), in the following four
companies: Remptech, Ltd., Comsyntech, Ltd., Amsil, Ltd. and Sorbtech, Ltd. in
exchange for additional 400 share of voting stock per company. As of December
31, 1999 and 2000, the Company has made payments of $130,000($32,500 per
company) and $320,000($80,000 per company), respectively, in total.
For the years ended December 31, 1999 and 2000, the Company has made aggregate
payments of $152,500 and $80,000.
Amsil, Ltd.
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On May 19, 1998, the Company entered into an additional written agreement to
invest $60,000 in Amsil Ltd. ("Amsil"), an Israeli corporation established to
own and develop technology in exchange for 20% of Amsil voting stock.
On November 22, 1999, the Company entered into an additional written agreement
to invest $450,000, equally in total ($112,500), in the following four
companies: Remptech, Ltd., Comsyntech, Ltd., Amsil, Ltd. and Sorbtech, Ltd. in
exchange for additional 400 share of voting stock per company. As of December
31, 1999 and 2000, the Company has made payments of $130,000($32,500 per
company) and $320,000($80,000 per company), respectively, in total.
During May 2000, the Company entered into an additional agreement to invest
$150,000 in exchange for 500 shares of Amsil. The agreement required for the
Company to make two (2) equal payments by July 10, 2000 and September 10, 2000.
For the year ended December 31, 2000, the Company made payments of $150,000
under this agreement.
For the years ended December 31, 1999 and 2000, the Company has made aggregate
payments of $32,500 and $230,000.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3 - TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, COLLABORATION, INVESTMENTS, TRANSFER AND LICENSING
AGREEMENTS (Continued)
b) Investments in Israeli Technology Companies (Continued)
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- Incubator for Technological Entrepreneurship - Kiryat Weizmann,
Ltd.(Continued
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Sorbtech, Ltd.
--------------
On February 25, 1998, the Company entered into an agreement to invest $60,000 in
Sorbtech, Ltd. ("Sorbtech"), Israeli corporation established to own and develop
technology in exchange for 20% of Sorbtech's voting stock.
On November 22, 1999, the Company entered into an additional written agreement
to invest $450,000, equally in total ($112,500), in the following four
companies: Remptech, Ltd., Comsyntech, Ltd., Amsil, Ltd. and Sorbtech, Ltd. in
exchange for additional 400 share of voting stock per company. As of December
31, 1999 and 2000, the Company has made payments of $130,000($32,500 per
company) and $320,000($80,000 per company), respectively, in total.
On July 23, 2000, the Company entered into an additional agreement to invest
$150,000 in exchange for additional Sorbtech voting stock. The agreement
provided for the Company to have two (2) equal payments by August 10, 2000 and
October 10, 2000. For the year ended December 31, 2000, the Company made
payments of $150,000.
For the years ended December 31, 1999 and 2000, the Company has made aggregate
payments of $32,500 and $230,000.
- Equity Transfer Consents for Israeli Companies
----------------------------------------------
For a period of two years commencing on the date of its registration as an
Israeli corporation, the sale or other transfer of 25% or more of the
outstanding common equity of each of Chemonol, Rademate, Remptech, Comsyntech,
Sorbtech and Amsil requires the consent of the Chief Scientist of the Israeli
Ministry of Commerce and Technology. The Company's options to acquire additional
common equity of the above Israeli technology companies are exercisable within
such two-year periods and any acquisition of the common equity purchasable
thereunder will, therefore, require the Chief of Scientist's consent. Although
the Company presently expects that if requested such consent would be given, but
there is no assurance that such consent will be granted.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3 - TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, COLLABORATION, INVESTMENTS, TRANSFER AND LICENSING
AGREEMENTS (Continued)
c) Pursuant to three Technology Purchase Agreements each dated January 1, 1998
and a fourth agreement dated April of 1998, the Company has acquired from Oleg
L. Figovsky, Ph.D., a consultant to the Company, all right, title and interest
in and to the following four unpatented technologies developed by him, inclusive
of future improvements thereto: (i) a group of related technologies,
collectively known as "Interpenetrated Network Polymers" ("INPs"), (ii) "Liquid
Ebonite Material" ("LEM"), (iii) "Rubber Concrete" ("RubCon") and (iv)
Electronic Glues for operations in extreme environments for purchase prices of
$75,000, $15,000, $35,000 and $62,500, respectively (each, a "Purchase Price").
Pursuant to each such Technology Purchase Agreement, during 15-year period, the
Company is obligated to pay to Dr. Figovsky royalties equal to 49% of the
Company"s net revenues from the sale or licensing of any products incorporating
the applicable technology, subject to the Company"s right to deduct from the
first royalties payable under each agreement an aggregate sum equal to the
Purchase Price paid thereunder. The Company has accounted for this technology
license as acquired research and development and, in accordance with FASB
Interpretation No. 4, has charged the purchase price to $187,500 to research and
development expenses during the year ended December 31, 1998.
During February 2000, the Company acquired all of such royalty interest in the
net profits derived by the Company from such technologies, along with rights to
certain other technologies, for a cash payment to Professor Figovsky of
$235,000, a payment of $15,000 to an Israeli research institute and a 1% royalty
from gross revenue generated by these technologies for a period of 15 years.
Since the acquired technologies are in the development stage, the Company
charged the purchase consideration of $250,000 to research and development costs
during the quarter ended March 31, 2000.
d) During June 1998, the Company purchased for $40,000 the rights to certain
anticorrosive additive technology from Israeli scientists. The Company has
charged the $40,000 expenditure to research and development expenses for the
year ended December 31, 1998.
e) During February 2000, the Company entered into an employment/development
agreement with a developer. The Company has formed and will fund a corporation
for the purpose of this agreement named Crypto.com, Inc. The Company agrees to
pay the developer a salary of $6,000 per month, plus usual Company benefits, for
a period of one year, which has been extended to January 31, 2002. The Company
will be the controlling shareholder of Crypto.com, Inc. upon the formation of
Crypto.com, Inc.
f) Re-sealable Containers
----------------------
Pursuant to a sublicense (the "Re-sealable Container Sublicense") entered into
in December 1997, the Company has acquired from ERBC an exclusive, worldwide
license to commercialize, use, exploit and market two mechanical systems (the
"Re-sealable Container Systems") for resealing soft-drink (and other similarly
configured) beverage cans, and cardboard "TetraPak" beverage containers.
"TetraPak" containers are four-sided, pyramidical beverage containers widely
used in Europe, made of packaging material similar to milk "cartons" familiar to
the U.S. market.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3 - TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, COLLABORATION, INVESTMENTS, TRANSFER AND LICENSING
AGREEMENTS (Continued)
f) Re-sealable Containers (Continued)
----------------------
ERBC acquired an exclusive and worldwide license to the Re-sealable Container
Systems pursuant to a license agreement, dated March 20, 1997, with Cetoni
Umwelttechnologie-Entwiklungs GmbH ("Cetoni"), a Germany company that developed
and held all right, title and interest in and to those systems, in consideration
of ERBC's payment to Cetoni of $495,000, plus 50% of all royalties received by
ERBC from sales of products and devices embodying or otherwise using Re-sealable
Container Systems. Under the Re-sealable Container Sublicense, the Company paid
ERBC $495,000 in consideration of the sub-license granted thereunder, and is
obligated to pay to Cetoni 50% of the Company's net revenues from the sale or
licensing of such products and devices.
The Company accounted for this purchase of acquired research and development
and, in accordance with FASB Interpretation No. 4, has charged the license fee
of $495,000 to research and development expenses for the year ended December 31,
1997.
During 1999, the Company entered into an agreement to sell these sub-licensing
rights to the re-sealable container technology to ATI for $500,000 and a royalty
equal to 6% of the gross revenue from this technology. This royalty was
eliminated in the November 1999 Technology Purchase (see note 4). The Company
received a deposit on such sale of $150,000 during 1999. Included in revenue is
the $150,000 deposit related to the sale. The balance of the revenue related to
the sale of these rights was not recognized as of December 31, 1999 due to the
fact that there has been no revenue to-date from such technology and due to the
operating losses of ATI experienced over the last few years.
During the year ended December 31, 2000, the Company received the balance of
$350,000, which was recognized as revenue during the year ended December 31,
2000.
g) On January 28, 1997, the Company entered into a technology transfer
consulting arrangement with American Autopark, Ltd. ("Arbat") to license its
technology, designs, renderings, blueprints and plans for the construction and
operation of vertical parking structures. The Company is to receive a fee equal
to $1,250 per parking space in each garage erected by Arbat or any of its
affiliates based upon the technology transferred to Arbat by the Company.
Certain shareholders of the Company are shareholders of Arbat.
In August 1997, the Company received a $225,000 technology transfer fee under
this agreement related to a construction of a parking structure in Moscow,
Russia. The Company has deferred the recognition of this revenue until such time
when all initial technology has been transferred to Arbat and the Company has no
remaining obligation once construction commences.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 4 - TECHNOLOGY INTERESTS ACQUIRED
On August 26, 1996, the Company entered into an agreement with ATI pursuant to
which it assigned to ATI a 50% interest in the net profits (after deducting
development costs and related expenses attributable to EKOR) derived by the
Company from the sale or licensing of EKOR.
During 1999, the Company acquired from a former member of the Company's board of
directors doing business as CIS Development Corp. ("CIS") 6,795,000 shares,
representing approximately 40% of interest of the voting stock of ATI. In
exchange for the ATI shares, the Company issued 4,530,000 shares of its own
common stock valued at $4,841,438.
In an agreement, dated as of November 30, 1999, ATI released to the Company all
of its rights in EKOR for the following consideration provided by the Company:
o Released to ATI all of the Company's royalty rights in the Re-sealable
Container Systems and TetraPak Container technologies.
o Surrendered to ATI the shares the Company had acquired from CIS valued
at $4,841,438 (Note 11).
o Issued to ATI 2,000,000 shares of Eurotech's common stock valued at
$2,137,500.
o Agreed to pay to ATI a royalty of 2% of gross sales, as defined,
received by Eurotech from all products and services of EKOR by
Eurotech, and
o Assumed ATI's obligations to Spinneret Financial Systems, Inc.
Spinneret had previously loaned to ATI $750,000 pursuant to convertible
notes on which ATI was in default and on which interest and penalties
had accrued. Spinneret expressly consented to the assumption of this
liability. Subsequently, and before year-end, Spinneret converted this
liability into 1,000,000 shares of the Company"s common stock valued at
$1,068,750.
The total consideration provided to ATI for the acquired technology interest in
EKOR totaled $8,047,688 and is being amortized over a 5-year period commencing
November 30, 1999. Amortization expense related to this intangible asset was
$134,128 for the period ended December 31, 1999 and $1,609,538 for the year
ended December 31, 2000.
NOTE 5 - MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
Machinery and equipment consisted of the following:
December 31,
-------------------------
1999 2000
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$ 42,193 $ 218,803
17,443 37,390
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Cost $ 24,750 $ 181,413
Less: Accumulated depreciation =========== ===========
Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1999 and 2000
amounted to $5,832, $8,316 and $19,947, respectively.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 6 - ORGANIZATION AND PATENT COSTS
Organization and patent costs consisted of the following:
December 31,
------------------------
1999 2000
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Organization cost $ 1,557 $ 1,557
Cost of patents 29,801 29,801
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Less: Accumulated amortization 31,358 31,358
6,785 8,538
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$ 24,573 $ 22,820
=========== ===========
Patent costs capitalized represent legal and other costs related to filing of
patent applications in various countries.
Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1999 and 2000
amounted to $2,064, $2,014 and $1,753, respectively.
NOTE 7 - NOTES PAYABLE - BRIDGE LOAN
In December 1996, the Company completed a private placement of 40 Units, each
consisting of the Company's one-year promissory note in the principal amount of
$50,000, bearing interest at the rate of 12% per annum, and 25,000 shares of its
common stock for an aggregate offering price of $2,000,000. Of such Units sold,
four Units were issued to two shareholders in exchange for cancellation of
promissory notes amounting to $200,000.
The proceeds of such offering were used to pay accrued liabilities, repay
shareholders promissory notes of $141,000 and fund research and development
costs.
In December of 1997, the Company and the promissory note holders agreed to
extend the original maturity date from December 18, 1997 to March 18, 1998 and
increase the interest rate from 12% to 15% per annum effective on December 19,
1997. On March 6, 1998, the promissory notes were satisfied by the Company from
proceeds of a Convertible Debenture financing completed on February 23, 1998
(Note 8).
See Note 11 for further discussion of this financing.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 8 - 8% CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
On November 27, 1997, the Company sold in a private placement $3,000,000
principal amount of 8% Convertible Debentures due November 27, 2000. As
additional consideration, the Company issued separate warrants to the purchasers
to purchase 60,000 shares of the Company"s common stock at 110% of the market
price, determined over the last five trading days prior to November 27, 1997, or
$4.73 per share. The warrants are exercisable over two years.
On February 23, 1998, the Company sold in a private placement $3,000,000
principal amount of 8% Convertible Debenture notes, due February 23, 2001. As
additional consideration, the Company issued separate warrants to purchase
60,000 shares of the Company"s common stock at $2.30 per share. The warrants are
exercisable over two years.
On July 20, 1998, the Company sold in a private placement $1,000,000 principal
amount of 8% Convertible Debenture notes, due July 20, 2001. As additional
consideration, the Company issued separate warrants to purchase 125,000 shares
of the Company"s common stock at $1.06 per share. The warrants were exercisable
over two years and have been exercised.
During the year ended December 31, 1998, a debenture holders converted $30,000
of principal and $2,169 of accrued interest into 100,002 shares of common stock.
During the years ended December 31, 1999, debenture holder converted $410,000 of
principal and $161,788 of accrued interest into 1,204,665 shares of common
stock.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 8 - 8% CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES (Continued)
During the year ended December 31, 2000, accrued interest through December 31,
1999 on the November 1997 and the February 1998 Convertible Debentures totaling
$902,276 was satisfied for cash payment of $451,138 and the issuance of 289,655
shares of common stock valued at $451,138
During the year ended December 31, 2000, the obligation under the Convertible
Debenture dated July 1998 of $900,000, plus accrued interest of $123,600, was
satisfied by the issuance of 965,661 shares of common stock.
During the year ended December 31, 2000, the obligation under the Convertible
Debenture dated November 1997 of $2,160,000, plus accrued interest of $117,120,
was satisfied by the issuance of 827,412 shares of common stock.
In January 2000, the Company settled penalties outstanding under the November
1997 and February 1998 Convertible Debentures that resulted from a failure to
obtain an effective registration statement during July 1998 and part of 1999.
The penalty was settled in full by Eurotech issuing to the holders of the
debentures 300,000 shares of the Company's common stock and warrants to purchase
250,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $3. The consideration
issued to the debenture holders was valued at $1,120,000, which was equal to the
penalty assessed. This obligation of $1,120,000 was included in accrued
liabilities as of December 31, 1999.
In addition, in January 2000, the holders of these Convertible Debentures agreed
to a conversion price floor of $2 per share on all outstanding indebtedness
under the November 1997 and February 1998 Convertible Debentures.
On February 20, 2001, the Company entered into an agreement with the holders of
the Convertible Debentures dated February 23, 1998 to extend the original due
date of February 23, 2001 by one year to February 23, 2002. All other terms and
conditions of these Convertible Debentures remain as agreed to under previous
the original agreements.
Convertible debentures consist of the following:
At December 31,
------------------------
1999 2000
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November 27, 1997 8% Convertible Debentures $2,660,000 $ 500,000
February 23, 1998 8% Convertible Debentures 3,000,000 3,000,000
July 20, 1998 8% Convertible Debentures 900,000 -
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Total 6,560,000 3,500,000
Less: Current maturities 2,660,000 500,000
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Long-term Portion $3,900,000 $3,000,000
=========== ===========
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 8 - 8% CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES (Continued)
Secured Promissory Note
-----------------------
On January 6, 1999, the Company"s Chairman and the majority convertible debt
holder provided $450,000 of short-term financing to the Company evidenced by two
secured promissory notes. Each secured promissory note bears interest at 13% per
annum and is due January 6, 2000. The promissory notes are collateralized by the
Company"s intangible assets.
As additional consideration for the financing, the Company issued to the secured
promissory note holders warrants to purchase 84,750 shares of the Company's
common stock at the average market value for five trading days immediately
preceding the issuance date at $0.36. The warrants expire five years from
January 6, 1999.
The Company assigned a value to the debt's beneficial conversion feature and
warrants amounting to $175,425, and such amount was amortized over 180 days
commencing January 6, 1999.
These notes were satisfied in full during the year ended December 31, 2000 as
follows:
- The obligation under a note dated January 1999 of $400,000, plus accrued
interest, totaling $52,142, was paid in full.
- The obligation under a convertible promissory note dated January 1999 of
$50,000, plus accrued interest, payable to a former Chairman of the Board of the
Company, was satisfied by the issuance of 200,000 shares of common stock. In
connection with this transaction, warrants to purchase 9,750 shares of common
stock were cancelled.
NOTE 9 - ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Accrued liabilities consist of the following:
At December 31,
------------------------
1999 2000
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Interest $1,087,490 $ 300,146
Penalties related to registration rights 1,120,000 -
(See note 8)
Professional fees 471,119 128,738
Consulting fees 272,894 351,894
Other 187,701 235,649
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$3,139,204 $1,016,428
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 10 - INCOME TAXES
The Company was not required to provide for income taxes for the years ended
December 31, 1998, 1999 and 2000 as a result of net operating losses incurred
during those years.
The components of deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 1999 and
2000 are as follows:
1999 2000
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Deferred Tax Assets:
Net operating losses carryforwards $ 5,003,000 $ 7,723,000
Start-up costs 59,800 -
Research and development costs 246,000 809,000
Compensatory element of stock
issuances 4,071,000 4,171,000
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Total Gross Deferred Tax Assets 9,379,800 12,703,000
Less: Valuation allowance (9,379,800) (12,703,000)
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Net Deferred Tax Assets $ - $ -
============= =============
The net change in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets was an
increase of approximately $3,323,000.
As of December 31, 2000, the Company had available approximately $22,715,000 of
net operating losses ("NOL") for income tax purposes that may be carried forward
to offset future taxable income, if any. The NOL carryforwards from December 31,
1997 and prior expire during the year 2010 through 2013, and the December 31,
1998, 1999 and 2000 NOL expire in the years 2018, 2019 and 2020, respectively.
Pursuant to Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code, substantial restrictions
are imposed on the utilization of net operating loss carryforwards in the event
of an ownership change.
A reconciliation between the statutory federal income tax rate (34%) and the
Company's effective rate is as follows:
1998 1999 2000
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Federal statutory rate (34.0)% (34.0)% (34.0)%
Non-deductible expenses and losses 11.8 1.0 1.0
Increase in valuation allowance 22.2 33.0 33.0
------- ------- -------
Effective rate -0- % -0- % -0- %
======= ======= =======
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 11 - STOCKHOLDERS" DEFICIENCY
Amendment of Authorized Shares
------------------------------
On June 20, 2000, the Company adopted an amendment to its Articles of
Incorporation providing an increase to the authorized number of shares of common
stock to 100,000,000 and an increase to the authorized number of shares of
preferred stock to 5,000,000.
Common Stock Transactions
-------------------------
In May 1995, the Company issued 4,380,800 shares to its founder.
Since inception (May 26, 1995) through December 31, 1999, the Company completed
two offerings of common stock under Rule 504 and four offerings under 506 of the
Securities Act of 1933 (the "Act") as follows:
First Offering
--------------
Under the first offering, during the period from inception (May 26, 1995) to
December 31, 1995, the Company sold 2,640,000 shares of common stock at $0.0625
per share and derived aggregate proceeds of $165,000, of which $3,000 was due
from stockholders at December 31, 1995.
During August 1995, the Company issued 440,000 shares of common stock, valued at
$27,500, to two individuals and a financial institution as consideration for
assistance in the above offerings.
During August 1995, the Company issued 600,000 shares of common stock in
connection with its purchase of a license valued at $37,500. The shares were
issued as part of the first offering.
On October 10, 1995, the Company issued 600,000 non-qualified stock options to
acquire shares of common stock to three related parties as consideration for
financial public relations services, investment banking services and legal
services, valued at $75,000, in connection with the above offerings. The options
were issued outside of the 1995 Stock Option Plan and had a term of one year
commencing January 1, 1996. All of the options were exercised on January 18,
1996 and the related 600,000 shares were issued as part of the first offering.
Second Offering
---------------
Under the second offering, which commenced in October of 1995, the Company sold
2,718,000 shares of common stock at $0.25 per share and derived aggregate
proceeds of $679,500. Of these 2,718,000 shares sold, pursuant to the second
offering, 1,440,000 shares were sold during 1995 for aggregate proceeds of
$360,000 and 1,278,000 shares were sold during 1996 for aggregate proceeds of
$319,500.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 11 - STOCKHOLDERS" DEFICIENCY (Continued)
Third Offering/Bridge Financing
-------------------------------
In December 1996, the Company completed a private placement (the "Bridge
Financing") of 40 Units, each consisting of the Company's one-year promissory
note in the principal amount of $50,000, bearing interest at the rate of 12% per
annum, and 25,000 shares of its common stock for an aggregate offering price of
$2,000,000, and aggregate number of common shares of 1,000,000. Of such Units
sold, four Units were issued to two shareholders in exchange for cancellation of
promissory notes amounting to $200,000 (see Note 6). The Units were offered and
sold in reliance on an exemption from registration pursuant to Rule 506 of
Regulation D under the Act, and only to accredited investors within the meaning
of Rule 501 of Registration D under the Act.
Under the agreement, the notes were due one year from the issuance date. Holders
of the shares of common stock issued pursuant to this agreement have, among
other things, demand and mandatory registration rights, including penalties,
which require the Company to issue to the Unit holders up to 1,000,000
additional shares of common stock if such shares were not registered under the
Act within the specified time frame. As of December 31, 1996, the Company
recorded an additional 500,000 shares of common stock to be issued under the
offering based on the Company's belief that it would not meet one of the two
filing deadlines. The Company did not meet either filing deadline and,
accordingly, the 500,000 additional common shares recorded as of December 31,
1996, were issued to such holders in April 1997, and a further 500,000 common
shares were issued to such holders in August 1997.
As of their maturity in December 1997, the Company had insufficient funds to
repay such notes and also had not yet registered the shares of common stock as
required under the agreement. Accordingly, the Company obtained the agreement of
the noteholders to extend the notes" maturity until March 18, 1998, in
consideration of the issuance to the noteholders of an aggregate of 1,000,000
additional shares of the Company's common stock. The Company agreed to register
such shares of common stock under the Act by April 1, 1998. Pursuant to the
terms of the notes, as of December 19, 1997, their interest rate was increased
to 15% per annum.
The Company failed to complete the registration statement by April 1, 1998 and,
accordingly, under the terms of the December 1997 extension agreement, the
Company issued to the holders of the Bridge Units an additional 500,000 shares
of the Company"s common stock.
On March 6, 1998, the Company paid all of the $2,000,000 principal due to the
holders of the bridge notes from proceeds of the February 23, 1998 Convertible
Debenture offering.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 11 - STOCKHOLDERS" DEFICIENCY (Continued)
Third Offering/Bridge Financing (Continued)
-------------------------------
The common shares issued under the December 1996 agreement and December 1997
extension agreement totaled 3,500,000 and have been accounted for separately
from the promissory notes as an addition to paid-in capital for the value of the
stock issued and as a charge to stockholders' deficiency for the unearned
portion. The value assigned to the 3,500,000 shares was based on fair value and
amounted to $7,976,124, of which $2,719,875 was recorded in 1996 attributable to
1,500,000 shares, and $4,725,000 was recorded in 1997 attributable 1,500,000
shares and $531,249 was recorded in 1998 attributable to 500,000 shares. These
amounts are being amortized on the interest method over a 12-month period and
charged to financing costs. The amount charged to financing costs for the years
ended December 31, 1998, 1999 and 2000 amounted to $531,249, $-0- and $-0-,
respectively.
Costs associated with this offering allocated to the promissory notes, which
amounted to $22,150, have been capitalized and have been fully amortized as
financing costs as of December 31, 1997.
Fourth Offering/November 27, 1997 8% Convertible Debentures
-----------------------------------------------------------
On November 27, 1997, the Company sold through a private placement $3,000,000
principal amount of 8% convertible debenture notes, due November 27, 2000. As
additional consideration, the Company issued separate warrants to the purchasers
to acquire 60,000 shares of the Company's common stock at 110% of the market
price, determined over the last five trading days prior to November 27, 1997, or
$4.73 per share. The warrants are exercisable over two years.
The debenture agreement permits the holders of the debentures to convert the
debt into shares of common stock at beneficial conversion rates based on the
timing of the conversions. The conversion feature commences at the earlier of:
(i) the date the underlying shares to the convertible debentures are registered
and declared effected by the SEC; (ii) 90 days after February 25, 1998. Shares
of common stock to be issued at the conversion date shall be equal to the
outstanding principal and accrued interest at the conversion date, divided by
the conversion price. The conversion price is the lower of $5.38 or the average
bid price per share of the Company"s common stock for five trading days
immediately preceding the conversion date, multiplied by (i) 80% in the case of
conversions effected prior to May 29, 1998, (ii) 75% in the case of conversions
effected on or after May 29, 1998, but prior to November 25, 1998, and (iii) 70%
in the case of conversions effected on or after November 25, 1998. Furthermore,
the conversion price may not be less than a specified "floor" initially set at
$2.00. Commencing on November 27, 1999, all or any portion of the remaining debt
is convertible into common stock at the option of the Company at the 70%
conversion rate.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 11 - STOCKHOLDERS" DEFICIENCY (Continued)
Fourth Offering/November 27, 1997 8% Convertible Debentures (Continued)
-----------------------------------------------------------
On July 20, 1998, the Company modified the November 27, 1997 Convertible
Debenture agreement, which eliminated the moving floor conversion price terms.
The November 27, 1997 conversion price terms were replaced by the July 20, 1998
$1,000,000 convertible debenture conversion price terms.
The Convertible Debenture agreement obligated the Company to register a number
of common shares equal to the sum of (i) 200% of the number of shares of common
stock into which the debentures are convertible, (ii) interest thereon and (iii)
127,500 shares of common stock related to the warrants. Further, the Company has
agreed that if a registration statement covering the underlying shares of the
Convertible Debenture was either not filed with the SEC on or prior to January
15, 1998, or, if filed, was not declared effective by the SEC on or prior to
February 16, 1998, the Company would be obligated to pay to the debenture
holders liquidated damages equal to 1% of the aggregate principal amount of the
then outstanding debentures on the first day of each month until such filing or
effectiveness deficiency is cured. The Company"s Registration Statement was
declared effective by the SEC in July 1998 and, accordingly, the Company accrued
$180,000 for liquidated damages in accordance with this debenture agreement.
The Company assigned a value of $1,337,143 to the beneficial conversion feature
of the debentures and $134,400 to the warrants to buy 60,000 shares issued to
the purchasers of the Convertible Debentures. These amounts are accounted for
separately from the Convertible Debentures as an addition to paid-in capital and
as a reduction of stockholders" equity for the unearned portion. The unearned
portion was being amortized on the interest method over the 180-day period
commencing November 27, 1997 and is charged to financing costs. For the years
ended December 31, 1998, 1999 and 2000, amortization of such unearned financing
cost amounted to $1,193,585, $50,000 and $-0-, respectively.
Costs in connection with the $3,000,000 Convertible Debenture offering allocated
to the Convertible Debentures, amounted to $472,080. Such costs were comprised
of: (i) legal and professional fees amounting to $22,000, (ii) a placement fee
to an unrelated party amounting to $300,000 and (iii) the placement agent
received non-cash consideration valued at $150,080 consisting of warrants to
purchase 67,500 shares of the Company's common stock at $4.73 per share, or 110%
of Company's average closing price, determined over the last five trading days
prior to November 27, 1997. The Company is amortizing such costs over 180 days
as a financing expense commencing November 27, 1997. For the years ended
December 31, 1998, 1999 and 2000, amortization related to such costs amounted to
$382,910, $-0- and $-0-, respectively.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 11 - STOCKHOLDERS" DEFICIENCY (Continued)
Fifth Offering/February 23, 1998 8% Convertible Debenture Offering
------------------------------------------------------------------
On February 23, 1998, the Company sold in a private placement a principal amount
of $3,000,000, 8% Convertible Debenture, due February 23, 2001. As additional
consideration, the Company issued separate warrants to purchase 60,000 shares of
the Company"s common stock at $2.30 per share. The warrants are exercisable over
two years.
The debenture agreements permit the holders of the debentures to convert the
debt into shares of common stock at beneficial conversion rates based on the
timing of the conversion. The notes conversion feature commences at the earlier
of: (i) the date the underlying shares to the Convertible Debenture notes are
registered and declared effected by the SEC; (ii) 90 days after February 23,
1998. Shares of common stock to be issued at the conversion date shall be equal
to the outstanding principal and accrued interest at the conversion date,
divided by the conversion price. The conversion price is the lower of $2.62 or
the average bid price per share of the Company's common stock for five trading
days immediately preceding the conversion date, multiplied by (i) 80% for any
conversion honored prior to the 180th day after February 23, 1998, (ii) 75% for
any conversion honored on or after the 180th day after February 23, 1998, and
prior to the 360th after February 23, 1998, and (iii) 70% for any conversion
honored after the 360th day after February 23, 1998. Commencing on February 23,
2000, all or any portion of the remaining debt due under this financing at the
option of Eurotech is convertible into shares of common stock at the 70%
conversion rate.
On July 20, 1998, the Company modified the February 23, 1998 Convertible
Debenture agreement, which eliminated the moving floor conversion price terms.
The February 20, 1998 conversion price terms were replaced by the July 20, 1998
$1,000,000 Convertible Debenture conversion price terms.
The Convertible Debenture agreement obligates the Company to register a number
of common shares equal to the sum of (i) 200% of the number of shares of common
stock into which the debentures are convertible; (ii) interest thereon; and
(iii) 60,000 shares of common stock related to the warrants. Furthermore, the
Company has agreed that if a Registration Statement covering the underlying
shares of the convertible note is either not filed with the SEC on or prior to
March 2, 1998 or, if filed, is not declared effective by the SEC on or prior to
March 15, 1998, the Company will be obligated to pay to the debenture holders
liquidated damages equal to 1% of the aggregate principal amount of the then
outstanding notes on the first day of each month until such filing or
effectiveness deficiency is cured. The Company"s Registration Statement was
declared effective by the SEC in July of 1998 and, accordingly, the Company
accrued $170,000 for liquidated damages in accordance with this debenture
agreement.
The Company assigned a value of $1,000,000 to the debentures" beneficial
conversion feature and $100,000 to the warrants to buy 60,000 shares, and such
amount was amortized over 180 days commencing February 23, 1998. For the year
ended December 31, 1998, amortization related to such costs amounted to
$1,100,000.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 11 - STOCKHOLDERS" DEFICIENCY (Continued)
Fifth Offering/February 23, 1998 8% Convertible Debenture Offering (Continued)
------------------------------------------------------------------
Proceeds from the sale of a principal amount of 3,000,000, 8% Convertible
Debentures amounted to $2,765,000 net of costs which were comprised of: (i)
legal and professional fees amounting to $10,000, (ii) a placement fee to an
unrelated party amounting to $225,000. The legal and placement fees of $235,000
was recorded as deferred financing costs and was amortized over 180 days
commencing February 23, 1998. For the year ended December 31, 1998, amortization
related to such costs amounted to $235,000.
Sixth Offering/July 20, 1998 8% Convertible Debenture Offering
--------------------------------------------------------------
On July 20, 1998, the Company sold through a private placement a principal
amount of $1,000,000, 8% Convertible Debentures due July 20, 2001. As additional
consideration, the Company issued separate warrants to purchase 125,000 shares
of the Company"s common stock at $1.06 per share. The warrants are exercisable
over two years.
The debenture agreements permit the holders of the debentures to convert the
debt into shares of common stock at beneficial conversion rates based on the
timing of the conversion. The notes conversion feature commences at the earlier
of: (i) the date the underlying shares to the Convertible Debenture notes are
registered and declared effected by the SEC; (ii) 90 days after July 20, 1998.
Shares of common stock to be issued at the conversion date shall be equal to the
outstanding principal and accrued interest at the conversion date, divided by
the conversion price. The conversion price is the lower of $1.06, or the average
bid price per share of the Company's common stock for five trading days
immediately preceding the conversion date, multiplied by (i) 75% for any
conversion honored prior to the 180th day after July 20, 1998 and (ii) 70% for
any conversion honored after the 180th day after July 20, 1998. Commencing on
July 20, 2001, all or any portion of the remaining debt due under this financing
at the option of Eurotech is convertible into shares of common stock at the 70%
conversion rate.
The Company has assigned a value of $430,000 to the debentures beneficial
conversion feature and $45,000 to the 125,000 warrants, and such amount will be
amortized over 180 days commencing July 20, 1998. For the years ended December
31, 1998, 1999 and 2000, amortization related to such costs amounted to
$427,500, $47,500 and $-0-, respectively.
Proceeds from the sale of the principal amount of $1,000,000, 8% Convertible
Debenture notes, amounted to $975,000, net of legal and professional fees
amounting to $25,000. The legal and professional fees of $25,000 have been
recorded as deferred financing costs and will be amortized over 180 days
commencing July 20, 1998. For the years ended December 31, 1998, 1999 and 2000,
amortization of such costs amounted to $22,500, $2,500 and $-0-, respectively.
As part of this agreement, the Company modified its two prior Convertible
Debenture agreements to eliminate the moving floor conversion prices.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 11 - STOCKHOLDERS" DEFICIENCY (Continued)
Seventh Offering - Sale of Common Stock - December 31, 1999
-----------------------------------------------------------
On December 31, 1999, the Company completed the sale to Woodward LLC, an
institutional investor, of 1,882,353 shares of its common stock and a warrant to
purchase 200,000 of its common stock, resulting in net proceeds to the Company
of $2,832,000. Pursuant to the terms of the sale, the Company could have been
compelled to issue to the investor additional shares of common stock based on
certain average closing prices of its common stock over the four-month period
following December 31, 1999. No additional common shares were required to be
issued under this agreement
In addition, another agreement was entered into with the same investor, under
which the Company, at its option, could sell to the investor up to an additional
$22 million value of its common shares. The shares must be registered and the
agreement is subject to monthly limits of $4,000,000, and various other
limitations and restrictions. The purchase price of the common stock for each
sale is based on 90% of the average of certain closing prices of its common
stock of the preceding 20 days.
The commitment agreement was amended on June 29, 2000 so that the aggregate
purchase price of the Company's common stock that Woodward may be required to
purchase pursuant thereto is increased to $75,000,000.
Eighth Offering - Sale of Common Stock " March 2, 2000
------------------------------------------------------
On March 2, 2000, pursuant to a further agreement with Woodward LLC, the Company
sold another 1,200,000 shares of its common stock for total proceeds of
$6,315,790. Woodward LLC agreed to hold these shares for at least six months,
during which time the Company agreed to register these shares under the
Securities Act of 1933 for possible resale. The agreement, pursuant to which
these shares were sold, provides that the Company may be required to issue to
Woodward LLC additional shares of common stock in the event that the average bid
price in the market for outstanding Eurotech shares during September and October
2000 is below $6.58.
On September 30, 2000, both parties agreed to amend its March 2000 agreement
solely with respect to the number of reset periods. It was agreed that there
will be four reset periods, each of one calendar month duration (20 trading
days) starting September 5, 2000. Each reset period covers 25% of the shares
originally sold previous to this agreement, the Company issued to Woodward
741,085 shares in October and November.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 11 - STOCKHOLDERS" DEFICIENCY (Continued)
Ninth Offering - Sale of Common Stock " April 24, 2000
------------------------------------------------------
The Company entered into another agreement with Woodward LLC on April 24, 2000.
Pursuant to this agreement, the Company sold to Woodward LLC an additional
2,000,000 shares, together with a warrant to purchase 500,000 shares at $10 per
share, for $10,000,000 and certain other consideration. These 2,000,000 shares,
the shares issuable upon the exercise of the warrant and the additional shares
issuable upon "repricing", are also required to be registered under the
Securities Act of 1933. Finally, the shares are subject to "repricing" after
March 31, 2001 if the bid price of outstanding Eurotech shares is not then at
least $9.375. The parties amended this agreement on June 29, 2000 to provide for
the payment by Woodward LLC of a further $1,250,000 upon the effectiveness of
the registration statement registering the shares issued to Woodward LLC in, or
issuable pursuant to "repricing" provisions included in agreements made in,
March and April 2000 or pursuant to warrants.
The Company has recorded the $1,250,000 as a stock subscription receivable as of
December 31, 2000 due to the fact the Company has complied with its Registration
Statement registering the shares issued to Woodward, LLC. The Registration
Statement became effective on February 14, 2001. The Company subsequently
received the $1,250,000 on March 13, 2001.
Based on the current market price of the Company"s shares, the Company estimates
that as many as 2,000,000 additional shares may need to be issued on account of
the "repricing" provisions of the March 2000 offerings and 6,500,000 shares for
the April 2000 offering and, accordingly, has recorded the issuance of such
additional shares in the stockholders" equity section of the December 31, 2000
balance sheet.
Other Issuances
---------------
During 1996, the Company issued 4,345,036 shares of common stock as
consideration for consulting services performed by various employees and
consultants, including related parties, through December 31, 1996. Shares issued
under these arrangements were valued at $1,209,477, which was all charged to
operations during 1996. Of such shares issued in 1996, 2,628,000 shares of
common stock were issued for start-up services rendered principally during 1995.
Such shares were assigned a value of $164,250, which represented the fair market
value for these services rendered at such time.
During the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998, the Company issued 205,000
and 93,044 shares of common stock, respectively, as consideration for consulting
services performed by various consultants, including related parties. During
July 1998, the Company and the consultant mutually agreed to cancel 375,000
shares of common stock that were issued for past consulting services valued at
$93,750. The value of the cancelled shares of $93,750 has been recorded as a
reduction of consulting expense for the year December 31, 1998. Shares issued,
net of cancelled shares, under these arrangements were valued at $839,550 and
$422,200, which was all charged to operations during 1997 and 1998,
respectively.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 11 - STOCKHOLDERS" DEFICIENCY (Continued)
Other Significant Common Stock Issuances During 1999
----------------------------------------------------
Debenture holders converted $410,000 of principal and $161,788 of accrued
interest and penalties into 1,204,665 shares of common stock.
The Company issued 1,398,659 shares of common stock as consideration for
consulting services performed by various employees and consultants, including
related parties. Shares issued under these arrangements were valued at
$1,312,679, which was all charged to operations during the year ended December
31, 1999.
During June 1999, the Company sold 1,000,000 shares of its restricted common
stock for $475,000.
During September 1999, the Company sold 2,000,000 shares of its restricted
common stock for $500,000.
During December 1999, the Company sold 3,035,000 shares of its restricted common
stock for $1,180,000.
During December 1999, the Company sold 1,170,000 shares of its restricted common
stock for $352,000.
The Company acquired from a former member of the Company's board of directors
6,795,000 shares of the voting capital stock of ATI in exchange for 4,530,000
shares of its own common stock. The ATI shares were valued at $4,841,438 (Note
4).
The Company issued 181,784 shares in connection with a litigation settlement.
The shares were valued at $456,278 (Note 13).
Various warrant holders exercised their warrants and purchased 275,000 shares of
common stock. Proceeds from these warrants exercised aggregated $327,000.
As part of the consideration issued to ATI for releasing all of its rights in
EKOR technology, the Company issued 2,000,000 shares of common stock valued at
$2,137,500, and the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of common stock at a value
of $1,068,750 in connection with the satisfaction of debt assumed by the
Company"s pursuant to this purchase (Note 4).
Other Significant Common Stock Issuances During 2000
----------------------------------------------------
The Company issued 140,674 shares of common stock as consideration for
consulting services performed by various employees and consultants, including
related parties. Shares issued under these arrangements were valued at $585,652,
which was all charged to operations during the year ended December 31, 2000.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 11 - STOCKHOLDERS" DEFICIENCY (Continued)
Stock Repurchases
-----------------
During the year ended December 31, 2000, the Company repurchased 3,532,150
shares of its common stock for $8,478,069. Of such amount, 1,000,000 shares were
repurchased from CIS for $2,000,000 during the quarter ended June 30, 2000,
1,000,000 shares were repurchased from CIS for $1,000,000 during the quarter
ended September 30, 2000 and 500,000 shares were repurchased from Advanced
Technology Industries ("ATI"), formerly KRHL, for $1,350,000 during the quarter
ended September 30, 2000.
Warrants
--------
At December 31, 2000, the Company had outstanding warrants to purchase 2,113,000
shares of the Company's common stock at prices ranging from $0.75 to $10.00 as
described below.
Pursuant to financial consulting agreements, in April of 1996, the Company
agreed to issue warrants to purchase 600,000 shares of common stock. The
warrants were exercisable for a period of four years commencing May 22, 1997 at
an exercise price of $1.00 per share. To date, the Company has issued warrants
to purchase 130,000 shares of common stock. The remaining warrants were
cancelled pursuant to a settlement agreement dated November 1999 (see Note 13).
During 1999, the warrant exercise price was reduced to $0.05 per share,
resulting in a charge to operations of $123,500 for 1999.
In October 1996, the Company entered into two-year consulting agreements with
two individuals for certain advisory services. As full compensation for services
to be rendered to the term of the agreements, the Company issued warrants to
purchase 150,000 shares of common stock each exercisable for a period of five
years commencing October 1, 1996 at an exercise price of $1.50 per share. During
1999, warrants to purchase 200,000 shares of common stock were exercised,
resulting in net proceeds to the Company of $350,000. During the year ended
December 31, 2000, the two individuals exercised warrants and purchased a total
of 100,000 shares of the Company"s common stock, for net proceeds to the Company
of $150,000.
As additional consideration for monies advanced the Company during 1997, a
shareholder received warrants to purchase 364,000 common shares at a price of
110% of the average market price over the five-day period ending November 20,
1997, or $5.02 per share. The warrants could have been exercised commencing
January 1, 1998 and expired on December 31, 2000. The warrants were assigned a
value of $862,680, which was all charged to operations as a financing expense
during 1997. The warrants were not exercised and expired on December 31, 2000.
Pursuant to a financial consulting agreement in December of 1997, a consultant
was issued warrants to purchase 35,000 shares of common stock at $1.00 per
share. The warrants could have been exercised commencing January 1, 1998 and
expire on December 31, 2000. The warrants were assigned a value of $39,588,
which was all charged to operations as a financing expense during 1997. During
the year ended December 31, 2000, the consultant exercised its warrants and
purchased a total of 35,000 shares of the Company"s common stock, for net
proceeds to the Company of $35,000.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 11 - STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY (Continued)
Warrants (Continued)
--------
Pursuant to the Convertible Debenture financing completed in November of 1997,
the Company issued to the purchasers of the convertible debentures warrants to
purchase 60,000 shares of common stock and issued to the placement agent
warrants to purchase 67,500 shares of common stock at $4.73 per share. The
warrants could have been exercised over a two-year period ended November 27,
1999. The warrants were valued at $284,480 and said amount was charged to
operations as a financing cost over the 180-day period commencing November 27,
1997. The warrants were not exercised and expired on November 27, 1999.
Pursuant to the Convertible Debenture financings completed on February 23, 1998
and July 20, 1998, the Company issued to the purchasers of the convertible
debentures warrants to purchase 60,000 and 125,000 shares of common stock,
respectively, at $2.30 and $1.06 per share, respectively. The warrants from the
February 23, 1998 and July 20, 1998 convertible debt financings could be
exercised over the two-year period ended February 23, 2000 and July 20, 2000,
respectively. The warrants from the February 23, 1998 and July 20, 1998
convertible debt financings were valued at $100,000 and $45,000, respectively,
and said amounts were charged to operations as a financing cost over the 180-day
period commencing February 23, 1998 and July 20, 1998, respectively. During the
year ended December 31, 2000, the above warrants to purchase 60,000 and 125,000
shares of the Company's common stock were exercised for net proceeds to the
Company of $252,500.
During the year ended December 31, 1999, an officer and a board member were
granted warrants to purchase a total of 200,000 common shares at an exercise
price of $0.75 per share for 50,000 shares and $1 for 150,000 shares. The
warrants are exercisable exercised over a three-year period.
As part of 1999 consulting agreement with the Company"s Chairman of the Board,
the Company granted warrants to purchase 375,000 common shares over the 5-year
term of the agreement, of which 75,000 warrants become exercisable each year at
exercise prices of $1.00, $2.00, $3.00, $4.00 and $5.00, respectively.
As part of the November 1999 employment agreement with an officer, the Company
granted warrants to purchase 300,000 common shares over the 3-year term of the
agreement, of which 100,000 warrants become exercisable each year, at exercise
prices of $1.00, $2.00 and $3.00, respectively.
Pursuant to the January 1999 debt financing, warrants to purchase 84,750 shares
of common stock were granted to the noteholders (see Note 8). During 1999,
warrants to purchase 75,000 common shares were exercised, resulting in proceeds
to the Company of $27,000.
In connection with a repayment of an obligation under a promissory note, the
remaining warrants to purchase 9,750 shares of common stock were cancelled (see
Note 8).
In December of 1999, as part of the sale of the Company's securities, a warrant
to purchase 200,000 shares of the Company's common stock was sold to the
investor. The warrant is exercisable over five years at an exercise price of
125% of the closing bid price at December 31, 1999.
Pursuant to the settlement of penalties of convertible debentures, the Company
issued to the placement agent warrants to purchase 300,000 shares of common
stock at $3.00 per share. The warrants may be exercised over a four-year period
ending March 2004.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 11 - STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY (Continued)
Warrants (Continued)
--------
In April of 2000, as part of the sale of the Company's securities, a warrant to
purchase 500,000 shares of the Company's common stock was issued at an exercise
price of $10.00. The warrants may be exercised over a four-year period.
In June of 2000, two consultants were granted warrants to purchase a total of
58,000 common shares at an exercise price of $1.00 per share. The warrants were
valued at $204,718 and were charged to operations during the year ended December
31, 2000.
During the year ended December 31, 2000, two consultants were granted warrants
to purchase a total of 50,000 shares of common stock at exercise price of $1.00.
The warrants are exercisable over a six-year period.
Earnings Per Share
------------------
Securities that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share ("EPS") in the
future that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because to do so
would have been anti-dilutive for the periods presented consist of the
following:
Warrants to purchase common stock 2,113,000
Convertible Debentures (assumed conversion at
December 31, 2000 market value price and at
largest discount) 1,956,400
Options to purchase common stock 1,012,500
Reset provisions 8,500,000
-----------
Total as of December 31, 2000 13,581,900
===========
Substantial issuances after December 31, 2000
through March 15, 2001:
Issuance of options to purchase common stock 375,000
===========
Issuance of warrants to purchase common stock 600,000
===========
NOTE 12 - 1995 AND 1999 STOCK OPTION PLANS
The Company's 1995 Stock Option Plan was adopted by the Board of Directors and
stockholders of the Company on November 12, 1995. The Company's 1999 Stock
Option Plan was adopted by the Board of Directors during August 1999 and
approved by the stockholders in June 2000. Under the Option Plans, a total of
1,250,000 shares of the Company's common stock, subject to certain adjustments,
are reserved for issuance upon the exercise of options. Options granted under
the Option Plans may be either (i) options intended to constitute incentive
stock options under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended, or any corresponding provisions of succeeding law (the "Code") or (ii)
non-qualified stock options. Incentive stock options may be granted under the
Option Plans to employees (including officers) of the Company or a subsidiary
corporation thereof on the date of grant. Non-qualified options may be granted
to (i) non-employees of the Company or a subsidiary thereof on the date of the
grant, and (ii) consultants of advisors who do not provide bonafide services,
and such services must not be in connection with the offer or sale of securities
in a capital raising transaction.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 12 - 1995 AND 1999 STOCK OPTION PLANS (Continued)
By its terms, the Option Plans are to be administered by a committee (the
"Committee") appointed by the Board of Directors which shall consist of either
the entire Board of Directors, or by a committee of two or more persons (who may
or may not be directors), and who serve at the discretion of the Board of
Directors. Subject to the provisions of the Option Plans, the Committee has the
authority to determine the persons to whom options will be granted, the exercise
price, the term during which options may be exercised and such other terms and
conditions as it deems appropriate.
Any options granted under the Option Plans will be at the fair market value of
the common stock on the date of the grant (or 110% of the fair market value in
the case of employees holding ten percent or more of the voting stock of the
Company). Options granted under the Option Plans will expire not more than ten
years from the date of the grant subject to earlier termination under the Option
Plans. The term of an incentive stock option granted to a 10% shareholder shall
be no more than 5 years from the date of the grant. The 1995 Option Plan will
terminate on November 12, 2005 and the 1999 Option Plan will terminate in August
of 2009.
During the year ended December 31, 1999, options on 500,000 shares were granted
under the 1995 Option Plan and 150,000 under the 1999 Option Plan. All options
granted during 1999 were 100% vested as of December 31, 1999. No options were
exercised during 1999. No options were granted during the year ended December
31, 1998.
During the year ended December 2000, three consultants were granted options to
purchase a total of 412,500 common shares at exercise prices from $1.00 to
$4.00. The options are exercisable over a three-year period.
During the year ended December 31, 2000, a retiring officer exercised options
and purchased 50,000 shares of the Company's stock for $16,500.
A summary of the Company's stock option activity and related information
follows:
Weighted
Range of Average
Shares Under Option Price Exercise
Option Per Share Price
------------- -------------- ----------
Balance at December 31, 1998: - - - -
Granted 650,000 $0.32 - $0.71 $0.68
Exercised - - - -
Cancelled - - - -
------------- -------------- ----------
Balance at December 31, 1999 650,000 $0.32 - $0.71 $0.68
Granted 412,500 $0.71 - $4.00 $2.93
Exercised (50,000) $1.00 - $1.00 $1.00
Cancelled - - - -
------------- -------------- ----------
Balance at December 31, 2000 1,012,500 $0.71 - $4.00 $1.61
============= ============== ==========
The weighted-average fair value of options granted during 1999 and 2000 was
$0.68 and $2.93, respectively.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 12 - 1995 AND 1999 STOCK OPTION PLANS (Continued)
Options (Continued)
-------
Stock options for 650,000 and 625,000 were exercisable at December 31, 1999 and
2000 respectively.
The weighted average fair value of exercised options during the year ended
December 31, 2000 was $1.00.
In compliance with SFAS No. 23, the Company has elected to provide the pro forma
disclosure. As such, the Company"s net loss, and loss per share for 1998, 1999,
and 2000 adjusted to reflect pro forma amounts are indicated below:
December 31,
-------------------------------------------------
1998 1999 2000
-------------- -------------- ---------------
Net loss
As reported $ (7,814,143) $ (6,492,312) $ (9,872,789)
Pro forma $ (7,814,143) $ (7,742,000) $ (14,896,800)
Loss per share
As reported $ (.40) $ (0.27) $ (0.23)
Pro forma $ (.40) $ (0.32) $ (0.33)
The fair value of stock options and warrants granted in 1998, 1999, and 2000
were estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing
model. The weighted average fair value and related assumptions were:
December 31,
-----------------------------------
1998 1999 2000
-------- -------- --------
Weighted average fair value $1.00 $0.68 $1.61
Expected volatility 33% 33% 138%
Risk-free interest rate 5% 5% 5%
Expected life 2 years 5 years 3 years
Employee Benefit Plan
---------------------
The Company adopted a non-contributory 401(k) plan effective January 1, 2000.
The plan covers all employees who are at least 21 years of age with no minimum
service requirements. Contributions to the plan for the year ended December 31,
2000 totaled $12,400.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 13 - COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND OTHER MATTERS
Lease Obligations
-----------------
In August 1996, the Company entered into a sublease agreement to rent office
space located in California for a period of fourteen months. On November 1,
1997, the Company renewed the California lease for a five-year period. Under the
lease agreement, annual rent will amount to $48,000 for each year, commencing
November 1, 1997, subject to certain expense adjustments.
On February 17, 1998, the Company assigned the California premise lease to an
entity controlled by a company shareholder. This assignment was approved by the
original lessor. During February 1998, the Company moved to a new office located
in Washington, D.C. The office premise was rented on a month-to-month basis at
the rate of $3,350 per month through April of 1999. In May 1999, the Company
moved to another new office located in Washington, D.C. for a one-year lease at
$1,900 per month.
During February 2000, the Company entered into a lease agreement for office
space at a monthly rental of $423. The term of the lease is for one year,
commencing on February 21, 2000 and terminating on February 20, 2001.
On August 30, 2000, the Company entered into a lease agreement for office space
in Fairfax, Virginia for a period of five years. Under the lease agreement,
annual rent will amount to $224,038.50 for each year, commencing September 1,
2000, subject to certain escalation adjustments.
Minimum lease payments to be received as of December 31, 2000 for each of the
next 5 years are:
Year Ended December 31, Amount
----------------------- --------
2001 $227,000
2002 233,000
2003 240,000
2004 247,000
2005 168,000
Rent expense for all premise operating leases was approximately $58,864, $40,790
and $74,680 for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1999 and 2000, respectively.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 13 - COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND OTHER MATTERS (Continued)
Employment Agreement
--------------------
- President and CEO:
On January 11, 1999, the Company entered into an employment agreement with its
current president. The agreement provides for a salary $2,000 per week. He also
received a 5-year warrant to purchase 50,000 shares of the Company"s common
stock at $1 per share. On September 1, 1999, he was awarded, under the 1999
Stock Option Plan, 150,000 options with exercise price of $0.71. Effective
November 5, 1999, he entered into a three-year employment contract with the
Company that provides for base compensation in the first contract year of
$104,000; in the second contract year, the sum of that amount, plus the bonus
awarded to him in the first contract year; and in the third contract year, that
amount, plus the bonus awarded to him in the second contract year. The bonus to
which he is entitled in each contract year is an amount, not to exceed 50% of
base salary, determined by applying to that year's base salary the percentage by
which the market price of our common stock had increased between the beginning
and the end of the contract year. In addition, for each contract year, he will
be issued a five-year warrant to purchase 100,000 shares of the Company's common
stock for $1, $2 and $3 per share, successively. Effective July 1, 2000, the
base pay was increased to $3,000 per week.
- Senior Vice President and COO:
On May 3, 2000, the Company entered into a three-year employment agreement with
its Chief Operating Officer, providing for an annual base salary of $160,000 and
non-qualified stock options to purchase a total of 325,000 shares of common
stock. Of the options granted, options on 25,000 shares vested immediately at
$1.00 per share and on 100,000 shares will vest on each subsequent anniversary
date at exercise prices of $2.50, $3.00 and $3.50, respectively. All stock
options expire on May 2, 2010. The Company recorded a total of $187,750 as
unearned stock compensation during the year ended December 31, 2000, based on
the excess of the closing price of the common stock at the date of the grant
over the exercise price of the options. The unearned stock compensation is being
amortized over the vesting periods. During the year ended December 31, 2000, the
Company recorded $41,723 of compensation expense related to such stock options.
- Vice President Advanced Material Division:
On August 28, 2000, the Company entered into a one-year employment agreement
with Vice President, providing for an annual base salary of $138,000 and
non-qualified stock options to purchase a total of 75,000 shares of common
stock. Of the options granted, exercise prices are determined by the board that
approximates the market price during the period the week preceding the board"s
approval.
- Vice President and CFO:
During February 2000, the Company entered into a one-year employment agreement
with an individual to act as the Company"s Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"). The
Company agrees to pay the employees an annual salary of $100,000. In addition,
the Company issues to the employee 10,000 restricted shares of the Company"s
common stock and a $10,000 signing bonus. During January 2001, the Company
issued a retroactive pay raise to its CFO to increase the annual salary to
$140,000 effective September 15, 2000.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 13 - COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND OTHER MATTERS (Continued)
Consulting Agreements/Commitments
---------------------------------
In August 1999, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with a
consultant to provide corporate communications, planning and strategy
consultation and financial services to the Company for a term of one year, with
the option of extending and renegotiating terms at the end of the one-year
period. The agreement provided that the consultant initially receive monthly
payments of $3,500, increased to $5,000, upon achieving certain financial goals
set by the Company. In addition to the monthly payments, the Company will issue
5,000 shares of common stock per month. The Company will issue these shares to
the consultant on a quarterly basis.
During December 2000, the Company extended and renegotiated the terms of its
consulting agreement. The agreement provided for monthly provision of $7,000,
plus the Company will issue 1,000 shares of common stock per month to the
consultant until August 2001.
On November 2, 1996, the Company entered into a two-year consulting agreement
for certain technology advisory services, including the evaluation of nuclear
waste disposal technologies acquired by the Company for the purpose of
introducing such technologies to potential licensees. The Company was obligated
to pay $4,000 and issue 20,000 shares of common stock for services performed
through November 15, 1996. Commencing December 15, 1996, the consultant is
obligated to receive $4,000 and 4,000 shares of common stock on a monthly basis
as compensation during the term of the agreement. Commencing November 1, 1998,
the date the two-year consulting agreement expired, the Company and the
consultant agreed to continue the former agreement on a month-to-month basis at
the previous compensation arrangement. On October 15, 1999, the Company and the
consultant agreed to terminate their agreement.
In December 1996, effective November 30, 1996, the Company entered into a
two-year consulting agreement for certain advisory services, including directing
a technology development branch in Israel. The advisor was paid $2,000 and
issued 5,000 shares of common stock for services performed through November 15,
1996. Commencing January 1, 1997, on a monthly basis, the advisor received as
compensation $1,000 and 2,000 shares of common stock during the term of the
agreement. On December 1, 1997, the agreement was revised for a term of two
years commencing on December 1, 1997. The revised agreement states that, on a
monthly basis, the compensation will increase to $3,000 and 4,000 shares of
common stock. Effective April 1, 1998, the Company agreed to increase the
consultant"s cash compensation to $5,000 per month, and to issue a number of
shares of common stock having a market value of $6,000 per month. The number of
shares were be determined based on the bid price 5 days prior to issuance. On
March 23, 2001, the Company agreed to extend the consulting agreement by
compensating the consultant $8,000 per month, but the consultant would not
receive any further common stock of the Company. This agreement is effective as
of January 1, 2001.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 13 - COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND OTHER MATTERS (Continued)
Consulting Agreements/Commitments (Continued)
---------------------------------
In December 1996, the Company entered into a two-year consulting agreement for
certain advisory services, including managing a technology development branch in
Israel. The advisor was paid $2,000 and issued 5,000 shares of common stock for
services performed through November 15, 1996. Commencing January 1, 1997, on a
monthly basis, the advisor received as compensation $1,000 and 2,000 shares of
common stock during the term of the agreement. On December 1, 1997, the
agreement was revised for a term of two years commencing on December 1, 1997.
The revised agreement states that, on a monthly basis, the compensation
increased to $3,000 and 4,000 shares of common stock. Effective April 1, 1998,
the Company agreed to increase the consultant"s cash compensation to $5,000 per
month, and issued a number of shares of common stock having a market value
$6,000 per month. The number of shares was determined based on the closing bid
price 5 days prior to issuance. On March 23, 2001, the Company agreed to extend
the consulting agreement by compensating the consultant $8,000 per month, but
the consultant would not receive any further common stock of the Company. This
agreement is effective as of January 1, 2001.
In October 1999, the Company entered into a one-year consulting agreement for
marketing and advisory services related to the Company's technologies. The
agreement can be terminated by either party by 90 days written notice. The
agreement provides for a monthly fee of $2,500 per month, starting December 1999
through May 2000, and $5,000 per month thereafter. In addition, the Company
issue 5,000 shares of Eurotech's stock per month starting October 1999 through
May 2000, and 2,500 shares per month thereafter. This agreement was replaced by
a new agreement dated September 1, 2000 with a period of one year commencing on
September 1, 2000 and ending August 31, 2001 for $2,000 per month. The Company
has the right to terminate the agreement with the consultant with a 90-day
notice to terminate.
On August 13, 1999, the Company entered into a five-year consulting agreement,
commencing October 1, 1999, with its Chairman of the Board to provide services
in connection with fund raising and mergers and acquisitions for $1,000 per week
for 52 weeks per year and 75,000 warrants to buy 75,000 shares per year at
exercise prices of $1.00, $2.00, $3.00, $4.00 and $5.00, respectively. Effective
January 1, 2001, the consulting fee was increased to $3,000 per week.
During February 2000, the Company entered into a one-year consulting agreement
with an individual to carry out various activities for the Company"s operations
in Germany. The Company agreed to pay the consultant $4,000 per month.
The Company entered into a consulting agreement for marketing services to be
provided for $14,000 per month, beginning May 1, 2000 and be automatically
reinstated at its anniversary, unless officially terminated by 120 days written
notice.
On May 8, 2000, the Company entered into a consulting agreement for
international product and service marketing and environmental law advice to be
provided for one year at $5,000 per month.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 13 - COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND OTHER MATTERS (Continued)
Consulting Agreements/Commitments (Continued)
---------------------------------
On December 1, 2000, the Company entered into a one-year consulting agreement
for tactical marketing services for the purpose of pursuing government business
objectives. The consultant will identify specific U.S. Department of Energy
("DOE") project opportunities for the Company and assist it in winning these DOE
projects. The Company will pay the consultant a monthly fee of $7,500 during the
term of the agreement.
The Company entered into a one-year consulting agreement with an individual to
provide services as General Manager of Business Development for the Western U.S.
Sales Area. The Company agreed to pay the consultant $158,000 annually and the
option to purchase 12,500 shares of restricted common stock at a price to be
negotiated between the Company and the consultant within 30 days prior to the
termination of the agreement. The consultant also is entitled to additional
compensation, as well as additional options to purchase the Company common
stock, if the Company"s revenue exceeds certain levels from the Company"s
Western U.S. sales area over the term of the agreement.
Risk of Environmental Liability; Present Lack of Environmental Liability
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Insurance
---------
The Company"s radioactive contaminant technology is subject to numerous national
and local laws and regulations relating to the storage, handling, emission,
transportation and discharge of such materials, and the use of specialized
technical equipment in the processing of such materials. There is always the
risk that such materials might be mishandled, or that there might be equipment
or technology failures, which could result in significant claims for personal
injury, property damage, and clean-up or remediation. Any such claims against
the Company could have a material adverse effect on the Company. The Company
does not presently carry any environmental liability insurance, and may be
required to obtain such insurance in the future in amounts that are not
presently predictable. There can be no assurance that such insurance will
provide coverage against all claims, and claims may be made against the Company
(even if covered by insurance policies) for amounts substantially in excess of
applicable policy limits. Any such event could have a material adverse effect on
the Company.
Concentration of Credit Risk
----------------------------
Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentration of
credit risk consist principally of cash, which is at one bank. Future
concentration of credit risk may arise from trade accounts receivable. Ongoing
credit evaluations of customers' financial condition will be performed and,
generally, no collateral will be required.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 13 - COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND OTHER MATTERS (Continued)
Business Risks
--------------
The Company requires additional funds to commercialize its technologies and
continue research and development efforts. Until the commencement of sales, the
Company will have no operating revenues, but will continue to incur substantial
expenses and operating losses. No assurances can be given that the Company can
complete development of any technology, not yet completely developed, or that
with respect to any technology that is fully developed, it can be manufactured
on a large-scale basis or at a feasible cost. Further, no assurance can be given
that any technology will receive market acceptance. Being a start-up stage
entity, the Company is subject to all the risks inherent in the establishment of
a new enterprise and the marketing and manufacturing of a new product, many of
which risks are beyond the control of the Company.
New Technology Transfer Agreement
---------------------------------
On April 6, 2000, the Company entered into a one-year manufacturing and
technology transfer agreement with a California corporation, providing for the
transfer of certain EKOR technology and the manufacture of certain EKOR
products. The agreement will continue automatically from year to year, unless
terminated in writing 30 days prior to the annual renewal anniversary.
Settled Litigation
------------------
In December 1997, Raymond Dirks, Jessy Dirks, Robert Brisotti and David Morris
filed an action in the Supreme Court for the State of New York, County of New
York, against Eurotech, Ltd. for breach of contract, seeking injunctive relief,
specific performance and monetary damages of nearly $5 million (the "Dirks
Litigation"). The Dirks Litigation arises from an agreement between Eurotech and
National Securities Corporation ("National") relating to financial advisory
services to be performed by National Securities Corporation, a broker/dealer
with which the plaintiffs were affiliated and of which Raymond Dirks Research
was a division. Eurotech granted National a warrant certificate for 470,000
shares at $1.00 per share (as adjusted to reflect the June 1, 1996, four-to-one
forward split of Eurotech common stock) as a retainer for general financial
advisory services. In conjunction with the separation of the plaintiffs and
Raymond Dirks Research from National Securities Corporation, National assigned a
significant portion of the warrant certificate to the plaintiffs. This
litigation was settled in October 1999, with an agreement to issue to the
plaintiffs 181,784 shares of Eurotech common stock in twelve equal monthly
installments valued at $456,278, in exchange for the cancellation of the
warrants for 470,000 shares.
The Company's former President, Mr. Wilkie, brought an action against the
Company in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, seeking monetary
damages of $360,000, plus pre-judgment interest, for alleged wrongful
termination under a purported employment agreement. The Company took the
position that this purported employment agreement was not valid or binding and
intended to defend vigorously against this claim. Moreover, the Company filed a
counterclaim for breach of fiduciary duty and mismanagement. In February 2000,
the Company settled the litigation with Mr. Wilkie by issuing to him 10,000
shares of the Company's common stock valued at $57,750.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 14 - SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Non-Cash Transactions
---------------------
1998:
----
During the year ended December 31, 1998, a holder of debentures exercised the
right under the November 27, 1997 convertible debenture agreement to convert
principal of $30,000 and accrued interest of $2,194 into 100,002 shares of the
Company's common stock.
1999:
----
During the year ended December 31, 1999, a holder of debentures converted
$410,000 of principal and $161,788 of accrued interest into 1,204,665 shares of
common stock.
Technology rights were acquired for non-cash consideration totaling $8,047,688
(Note 4).
2000:
-----
During the year ended December 31, 2000, holders of debentures converted
$3,060,000 of principal and $691,858 of accrued interest into 2,082,728 shares
of common stock.
During the year ended December 31, 2000, 300,000 shares of stock and 250,000
warrants were issued to settle penalties of convertible debentures of
$1,120,000.
An obligation under a convertible promissory note date January 1999 of $50,000,
plus accrued interest of $6,393, payable to a former Chairman of the Board of
the Company, was satisfied by the issuance of 200,000 shares of common stock.
NOTE 15 - ABORTED PROPOSED INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING OF PREFERRED STOCK
In June of 1997, the Company had determined not to proceed with a previously
contemplated, initial public offering of preferred stock. Costs in connection
therewith, aggregating $75,000, were charged to operations during the year ended
December 31, 1997.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 16 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Consulting Agreement
--------------------
During January 2001, the Company entered into a one year consulting agreement
with an individual for general strategic consulting services to be rendered. The
agreement will begin as the execution of this agreement and continues to be in
force for a term of each year. The Company agreed to pay an annual fee of
$300,000 in four equal installments on a quarterly basis.
During January 2001, the Company entered into a two-year consulting agreement
with an investment banking company for financial consulting services and advice
pertaining to the Company"s business affairs as the Company may have, from time
to time, reasonable request. The Company agreed to pay to the consultant a cash
fee of $5,000 per month. In addition, the Company agree to issue to the
consultant warrants to purchase 600,000 shares of the Company"s common stock, to
vest immediately as to 150,000 shares, to vest as to 75,000 shares three months
beyond the execution of this agreement, to vest as to 150,000 shares six months
beyond the execution of this agreement, to vest as to 75,000 shares nine months
beyond the execution of this agreement, to vest as to 75,000 shares twelve
months beyond the execution of this agreement, and to vest as to 75,000 shares
fifteen months beyond the execution of this agreement. All warrants shall have a
term of five years.
During March 2001, the Company entered into a one year consulting agreement with
an individual for specific professional business services in administration and
management of international public and private entities, international public
product and general marketing. The Company agreed to pay $5,000 per month,
commencing February 14, 2001, and 5,000 warrants per month with exercise price
of $3.00.
Convertible Debentures
----------------------
During February 2001, the Company extended the due date for the $3,000,000
principal on amount of Convertible Debentures for one year. The terms and
conditions of the Convertible Debentures remain as agreed in previous
agreements.
Stock Issuance
--------------
During March 2001, the Company received $1.25 million due for the common stock
issued in 2000.
Options
-------
During January 2001, pursuant to an employment agreements, two employees were
issued options to purchase 375,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price
from $1.50 to $3.50 per share. The options are exercisable over a four-year
period.
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EUROTECH, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 16 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Continued)
Intent to Formulate Joint Venture
---------------------------------
On March 23, 2001, the Company entered into a letter of intent to enter into a
joint venture with a Louisiana corporation to participate in the electromagnetic
radiography ("EMR")/Acoustic Core Technologies. This agreement would require the
Company to enter into a one-year corporate consulting agreement for $150,000.
The Company would also receive the option to purchase 100% of the EMR and
acoustic technologies for the Company's restricted common stock. The joint
venture would become effective on June 1, 2001, subject to agreement of all
parties to the formal terms of the joint venture and associated consulting
agreements, due diligence with respect to each other and the technologies=
feasibility.
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Location
Exhibit No. Description Reference
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3.1.1 Articles of Incorporation of Eurotech, Ltd. and amendment thereto 1
3.1.2 Articles of Amendment adopted June 20, 2000 and corresponding
Certificate of Amendment dated June 21, 2000 10
3.2.1 Bylaws of Eurotech Ltd. 1
3.2.2 Amendment to Bylaws adopted February 23, 2000 to fix the number of
directors at 5. 9
4.1 Form of Common Stock certificate 1
10.1.1 License Agreement dated September 6, 1996 between Euro-Asian Physical
Society and ERBC Holding, Ltd.
1
10.1.2 Sub-License Agreement dated September 16, 1996 between ERBC Holding,
Ltd. and Eurotech, Ltd. 1
10.1.2.1 EKOR Agreement dated as of May 15, 2000 between Euro-Asian Physical
Society and Eurotech, Ltd. Modifying the EKOR license *
10.1.3 Agreement dated January 28, 1997 between Eurotech, Ltd. and Kurchatov
Research Holdings, Ltd. 1
10.1.4 Memorandum of Intent among Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, I. V.
Kurchatov Institute, Ukrstroj and Eurotech, Ltd. 1
10.1.5 Agreement dated December 6, 1996 between Ukrstroj and Chernobyl Nuclear
Power Plant 1
10.1.6 Agreement dated December 11, 1996 among Ukrstroj, Eurotech, Ltd. and
Euro-Asian Physical Society 1
10.2.1 Technology Purchase Agreement between Eurotech, Ltd. and Oleg L.
Figovsky 2
10.2.2 Technology Purchase Agreement between Eurotech, Ltd. and Oleg L.
Figovsky 2
10.2.3 Technology Purchase Agreement between the Company and Oleg L. Figovsky 2
10.2.4 Agreement dated February 27, 2000 between Eurotech, Ltd. and Oleg L.
Figovsky (acquisition of the rights to 49% of net profits) 8
10.3 Preliminary EKOR (Component A)/Block Copolymer manufacturing licensing
agreement between Eurotech, Ltd. and NuSil Technology 9
10.4.1 Agency Contract dated May 19, 2000 between Eurotech, Ltd. and McPhee
Environmental Supply 10
10.4.2 McPhee Environmental Supply Cancellation dated March 14, 2001 *
10.5.1 Share Purchase Agreement dated June 29, 2000 between Zohar Gendler and
Eurotech, Ltd. (Rademate Ltd.) 10
10.5.2 Share Purchase Agreement dated June 29, 2000 between Technion
Entrepreneurial Incubator Co., Ltd. and Eurotech, Ltd. (Rademate Ltd.) 10
10.5.3 Share purchase agreement date July 23, 2000 between Sorbtech Ltd. and
Eurotech, Ltd. 10
10.5.4 Investment Agreement entered into in May, 2000 between Amsil, Ltd. and
Eurotech, Ltd. 10
10.6.1 Form of Agreement among Eurotech, Ltd., V. Rosenband and C. Sokolinsky,
and Ofek Le-Oleh Foundation 2
10.6.2 Equity Sharing Agreement between the Company, V. Rosenband and C.
Sokolinsky 2
10.6.3 Voting Agreement among Eurotech, Ltd., V. Rosenband and C. Sokolinsky 2
10.7.1 Investment Agreement between Eurotech, Ltd. and Chemonol, Ltd. 2
10.7.2 Equity Sharing Agreement between the Company and Leonid Shapovalov 2
10.7.3 Voting Agreement between Eurotech, Ltd. and Leonid Shapovalov 2
10.8.1 Agreement between Eurotech, Ltd. and Separator, Ltd. 2
10.8.2 Equity Sharing Agreement between Eurotech, Ltd. and Efim Broide 2
10.8.3 Voting Agreement between Eurotech, Ltd. and Efim Broide 2
10.9.1 Form of Agreement among Eurotech, Ltd., Ofek Le-Oleh Foundation and Y.
Kopit 2
10.9.2 Equity Sharing Agreement among Eurotech, Ltd., Y. Kopit and V.
Rosenband 2
10.9.3 Voting Agreement among Eurotech, Ltd., Y. Kopit and V. Rosenband 2
10.10 Form of License Agreement between the Company and ERBC Holdings, Ltd. 2
10.11.1 Cooperation Agreement between Eurotech, Ltd. and Forschungszentrum
Julich GmbH 2
10.11.2 Agreement among Eurotech, Ltd., Forschungszentrum Julich and two other
entities for the testing of EKOR in Germany 7
10.11.3 Letters of cancellation of German EKOR testing agreement *
10.12.1 Convertible Debenture Purchase Agreement among Eurotech, Ltd., JNC
Opportunity Fund, Ltd. and Diversified Strategies Fund, L.P. 2
10.12.2 Escrow Agreement among Eurotech, Ltd., JNC Opportunity Fund, Ltd. and
Diversified Strategies Fund, L.P. and Robinson, Silverman, Pearce,
Aronsohn & Berman, LLP 2
10.12.3 Registration rights Agreement among Eurotech, Ltd., JNC Opportunity
Fund, Ltd. and Diversified Strategies Fund, L.P. 2
10.12.4 Form of 8% Convertible Debenture Due November 27, 2000 issued by
Eurotech, Ltd. to JNC Opportunity Fund, Ltd. 2
10.12.5 Form of 8% Convertible Debenture Due November 27, 2000 issued by
Eurotech, Ltd. to Diversified Strategies Fund, L.P. 2
10.12.6 Warrant No. 1 issued by Eurotech, Ltd. to JNC Opportunity Fund, Ltd. 2
10.12.7 Warrant No. 2 issued by Eurotech, Ltd. to Diversified Strategies Fund,
L.P. 2
10.12.8 Warrant No. 3 issued by Eurotech, Ltd. to Diversified Strategies Fund,
L.P. 2
10.13.1 Convertible Debenture Purchase Agreement between Eurotech, Ltd. and JNC
Opportunity Fund, Ltd. 2
10.13.2 Escrow Agreement among Eurotech, Ltd., JNC Opportunity Fund, Ltd. and
Robinson, Silverman, Pearce, Aronsohn and Berman, LLP 2
10.13.3 Registration Rights Agreement between Eurotech, Ltd. and JNC
Opportunity Fund Ltd. 2
10.13.4 Form of 8% Convertible Debenture Due February 23, 2001 issued by
Eurotech, Ltd. to JNC Opportunity Fund, Ltd. 2
10.13.5 Warrant No. 3 issued by Eurotech, Ltd. to JNC Opportunity Fund Ltd. 2
10.14.1 Debenture Purchase Agreement between Eurotech, Ltd and JNC Strategic
Fund Ltd. 2
10.14.2 Form of 8% Convertible Debenture No.1 Due July 20, 2001 issued by
Eurotech, Ltd. to JNC Strategic Fund Ltd. 3
10.14.3 Form of 8% Convertible Debenture No.2 Due February 23, 2001 issued by
Eurotech, Ltd. to JNC Opportunity Fund, Ltd. 3
10.14.4 Warrant No. 4 issued by Eurotech, Ltd. to JNC Strategic Fund Ltd. 3
10.14.5 Registration Rights Agreement issued by Eurotech, Ltd. to JNC Strategic
Fund Ltd. 3
10.14.6 Amended and Revised 8% Convertible Debenture No.1 Due February 23,
2001issued by Eurotech, Ltd. to JNC Opportunity Fund, Ltd. 3
10.14.7 Amended and Revised 8% Convertible Debenture No.2 Due July 20, 2001
issued by Eurotech, Ltd. to JNC Strategic Fund Ltd. 3
10.14.8 Amended and Revised 8% Convertible Debenture No.13 Due November 27,
2000 issued by Eurotech, Ltd. to JNC Opportunity Fund, Ltd. 3
10.14.9 Amended and Revised 8% Convertible Debenture No.14 due November 27,
2000 issued by Eurotech, Ltd. to Diversified Strategies Fund, L.P. 3
10.14.10 Agreement dated February 25, 2000 regarding conversion price 8
10.14.11 Agreement dated February 21, 2001 regarding extension of maturity *
10.15.1 Agreement between Eurotech, Ltd. and David Wilkes 3
10.15.2 Secured Promissory Note issued by Eurotech, Ltd. to JNC Strategic Fund
Ltd. 3
10.15.3 Secured Promissory Note issued by Eurotech, Ltd. to David Wilkes 3
10.15.4 Secured Promissory Note issued by Eurotech, Ltd. to David Wilkes 3
10.15.5 Escrow Agreement among the Company, JNC Strategic Fund Ltd. and Encore
Capital Management, L.L.C. 3
10.15.6 Security Agreement by Eurotech, Ltd. in favor of JNC Strategic Fund
Ltd. and David Wilkes 3
10.15.7 Warrant issued by Eurotech, Ltd. to JNC Strategic Fund Ltd. 3
10.15.8 Warrant issued by the Company to David Wilkes 4
10.15.9 Form of 8% Convertible Debenture Due Three Years from Original Issue
Date issued by Eurotech, Ltd. to JNC Strategic Fund Ltd. 4
10.15.10.1 Employment Agreement between Eurotech, Ltd. and Frank Fawcett 4
10.15.10.2 Disengagement Agreement between Eurotech, Ltd. and Frank Fawcett 4
10.16.1 Employment Agreement between Eurotech, Ltd. and Don V. Hahnfeldt 4
10.16.2 Revised employment agreement between Eurotech, Ltd. and Don V.
Hahnfeldt 7
10.17 Agreement dated September 9, 1999 between Eurotech, Ltd. and Peter
Gulko (acquisition of KRHL shares) 5
10.18.1 Agreement dated as of November 30, 1999 between Eurotech, Ltd. and
Kurchatov Research Holdings, Ltd. 7
10.18.2 Agreement dated June 20, 2000 between Eurotech, Ltd. and Advanced
Technology Industries, Inc. (formerly Kurchatov Research Holdings,
Ltd.) 10
10.19 Agreement dated as of December 15, 1999 between Eurotech, Ltd. and
Spinneret Financial Systems, Inc. 7
10.20.1 Common Stock Purchase Agreement dated December 31, 1999 between
Eurotech, Ltd. and Woodward LLC 7
10.20.2 Warrant issued by Eurotech, Ltd. to Woodward LLC on December 31, 1999 7
10.20.3 Registration Rights Agreement dated December 31, 1999 between Eurotech,
Ltd. and Woodward LLC 7
10.20.4 Commitment Agreement ($22,000,000) between Eurotech, Ltd. and Woodward
LLC 7
10.20.5 Escrow Agreement dated December 31, 1999 among Eurotech, Ltd., Woodward
LLC and Krieger & Prager 7
10.20.6 Common Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of March 1, 2000 between
Eurotech, Ltd. and Woodward LLC 9
10.20.7 Common Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of April 24, 2000 between
Eurotech, Ltd. and Woodward LLC 10
10.20.8 Registration Rights Agreement dated as of April 24, 2000 between
Eurotech, Ltd. and Woodward LLC 10
10.20.9 Warrant issued by Eurotech, Ltd. to Woodward LLC on June 22, 2000 10
10.20.10 Amendment Agreement dated June 29, 2000 between Eurotech, Ltd. and
Woodward LLC, amending April 24, 2000 Common Stock Purchase Agreement
and Registration Rights Agreement and December 31, 2000 Commitment
Agreement 10
10.20.11 Amendment Agreement dated September 28, 2000 between Eurotech, Ltd. and
Woodward LLC, amending March 1, 2000 Common Stock Purchase Agreement 11
10.20.12 Modification Agreement dated as of February 28, 2001, amending March 1
and April 24, 2000 Common Stock Purchase Agreements *
10.21 Technology Acquisition and Development Agreement related to Cypto.Com,
Inc. 9
10.22 Investment Banking Consulting Agreement dated January 15, 2001 between
Eurotech, Ltd. and Adolph Komorsky Investments, together with addendum
thereto *
(for Legend, see next page)
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* Filed as an Exhibit to the current filing
1 Incorporated by reference to such Exhibit filed with our registration
statement on Form 10 on file with the Commission, file number 000-22129
2 Incorporated by reference to such Exhibit filed with Pre-Effective
Amendment No. 2 to our registration statement on Form S-1, File No.
333-26673, on file with the Commission
3 Incorporated by reference to such Exhibit filed with our current report
on Form 8-K as of August 3, 1998, on file with the Commission
4 Incorporated by reference to such Exhibit filed with Post-Effective
Amendment No. 1 to our registration statement on Form S-1, File No.
333-26673, on file with the Commission
5 Incorporated by reference to such Exhibit filed by Peter Gulko with his
Statement on Schedule 13D
6 Incorporated by reference to such Exhibit filed with our current report
on Form 8-K as of November 30, 1999, on file with the Commission
7 Incorporated by reference to such Exhibit filed with Post-Effective
Amendment No. 2 to our registration statement on Form S-1, File No.
333-26673, on file with the Commission
8 Incorporated by reference to such Exhibit filed with our annual report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999, on file with the
Commission
9 Incorporated by reference to such Exhibit filed with our quarterly
report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2000, on file with
the Commission
10 Incorporated by reference to such Exhibit filed with our quarterly
report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2000, on file with
the Commission
11 Incorporated by reference to such Exhibit filed with our quarterly
report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2000, on file
with the Commission
Dates Referenced Herein and Documents Incorporated by Reference
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