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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K/A-1
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999
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.)
1216 16th Street, N.W.
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036-3772
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(address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (202) 466-5591
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Name of each exchange on which registered
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock, $.00025 par value
(Title of class)
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 (ss. 229.405 of this chapter) 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 Wednesday, March 15, 2000: $173,601,740.00
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 may be deemed to be subsidiaries.
Our executive office is located at 1216 16th Street, N.W., Washington,
DC 20036.
II. EKOR - SILICON GEOPOLYMERS
1. BACKGROUND. EKOR was developed jointly by scientists at I.V. Kurchatov
Institute, Moscow ("Kurchatov") and members of the Euro-Asian Geophysical
Society ("EAPS) as a material that could be used for long-term hazardous
radioactive materials. As a silicon-based elastomer, EKOR has adhesive
properties that allow it to stick to a wide variety of surfaces and materials.
When applied, EKOR surrounds and "glues down" nuclear debris ranging from fine
dust to broken fuel rods and, in combination with its fire-resistant and
water-proof properties, prevents such debris from migrating by water or as
air-borne particles by providing a seal against the transport of radioactive
particles and water-water-soluble radio nuclides. EKOR can be applied by a
number of methods, but generally will be sprayed onto contaminated areas by
means of a hose and nozzle arrangement. The foaming rate and curing time for the
EKOR compound can be varied to allow it to penetrate cracks and crevices before
curing. The application of the EKOR compound to nuclear accident sites would
constitute a containment measure pending the removal and permanent storage or
other disposal of the radioactive contaminants.
In tests conducted at Kurchatov, EKOR has been shown to be highly
resistant to radiation and structural degradation from exposure to radiation. It
has also proven 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 has met or exceeded all specifications for containment
materials developed by the Chernobyl authorities. We believe that EKOR is the
most technologically advanced material for comprehensive long-term containment
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 and its components
as non-toxic, thereby allowing for EKOR's production, delivery, sale and use in
the Russian Federation.
2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY; REGULATION. Kurchatov is a pre-eminent nuclear physics
and scientific research institute, which in the former Soviet Union enjoyed 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 a sub-licensing agreement, we are the exclusive
licensee until August 1, 2014, of all right, title and interest (inclusive of
all patent and other intellectual property rights) in and to the EKOR technology
in Canada, China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the United States of America,
Ukraine, and all member countries of the European Patent Agreement, subject to
royalties aggregating 3% of our EKOR revenues payable to EAPS and to the
intermediate licensee of the EKOR technology and a further 2% royalty on certain
of our EKOR revenues payable to another entity that until November 30, 1999
owned a 50% interest in the EKOR sublicense. On March 23, 1999, the U.S. Patent
and Trademark Office issued to EAPS Patent No. 5,886,060 on the process for
manufacturing the EKOR foamed compound.
We do not at this point know whether EAPS or we will be in a position
to file for patents on any other aspect of EKOR, whether any future patent
applications, if filed, will be approved, whether we will develop additional
proprietary technology that is patentable, whether any patents issued to EAPS or
us will provide us with competitive advantages or will not be challenged by
third parties, whether the patents of others will not have an adverse effect on
our ability to conduct our business or whether one or more of our technologies
might infringe on the patents of others. Furthermore, it is possible that others
may independently develop similar or superior technologies, duplicate any of our
processes, or design around any technology that is patented by us. It is
possible that we may need to acquire licenses to, or to contest the validity of,
issued or pending patents of third parties relating to our products. We cannot
be sure that any license acquired under such patents would be made available to
us on acceptable terms, if at all, or that we would prevail in any patent
contest. In addition, we could incur substantial costs in defending suits
brought against us on our patents or in bringing patent suits against other
parties.
In addition to patent protection, we also hope to rely on trade secrets
and proprietary know-how and technology that we seek to protect, in part, by
confidentiality agreements with our prospective working partners and
collaborators, employees and consultants. We cannot, however, be sure that these
agreements will not be breached, that we would have adequate remedies for any
breach, or that our trade secrets and proprietary know-how will not otherwise
become known or be independently discovered by others.
The use of EKOR is subject to U.S., Russian and Western European
environmental safety laws and regulations pertaining to the containment and
remediation of radioactive contamination and the toxicity of radioactive
materials used in connection therewith. Based on the results of tests conducted
at Kurchatov, we believe that the EKOR compound can meet applicable U.S. and
German regulatory standards for containment 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
licensing and using the EKOR compound or prevent its use altogether. We are not
aware of any other U.S. or foreign laws or regulations that govern the
marketing, sale or use of EKOR.
3. INVESTMENT. Since our organization through December 31, 1999, we have
expended an aggregate on the order of $25,000,000 on the promotion of EKOR,
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. We expect that one of the first commercial uses of EKOR
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 (an industrial amalgamation of the State Committee of Ukraine on
Atomic Energy - "ChNNP") Reactor 4 in Ukraine. This 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.
Based on the properties demonstrated by the EKOR compound, Ukrstroj
(the Ukrainian state construction company), Kurchatov/EAPS and Shelter of
Chernobyl entered into a Memorandum of Intent with us that acknowledged the
successful completion of the laboratory development of EKOR compound for the
purpose of its application for radioactive contamination remediation of ChNPP
Reactor 4. Pursuant to this Memorandum of Intent, we have provided financing for
demonstrating the technical and mechanical feasibility of applying the EKOR
compound for ChNPP Reactor 4 remediation, while Ukrstroj and ChNPP entered into
an agreement, the Ukrstroj-ChNPP Agreement, to conduct such demonstration of the
EKOR compound as is necessary to ascertain the specification requirements for
its application to the containment of ChNPP Reactor 4. The Ukrstroj-ChNPP
Agreement also provides for our participation in and financing of the first EKOR
demonstration.
On April 24, 1997, demonstration of equipment for synthesizing and
applying the EKOR compound was successfully conducted for officials of ChNPP and
Ukrstroj at the Sverdlosk Chimmash manufacturing facility in Ekaterinburg,
Russia. Following this demonstration, the management of the ChNPP Reactor 4
Shelter Project, Ukrstroj, EAPS and we entered into a Joint Working Group
Agreement for the purpose of preparing the industrial-scale equipment, machinery
and other items that would be required to apply the EKOR compound at ChNPP
Reactor 4, if and when the EKOR compound is applied in connection with the
remediation project. On June 30, 1998, EUROTECH and EAPS finalized the design
specifications for the application machinery. The use of such equipment has been
approved by the management of the ChNPP Reactor 4's Shelter Project. We have
paid for the construction of industrial-scale machinery for application of the
EKOR compound at ChNPP Reactor 4, based on the application machinery
successfully demonstrated on April 24, 1997. This machinery was used in the
demonstration project mentioned above. 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 European Bank of Reconstruction and Development ("EBRD") to the
general contractor, and our selection by the general contractor as a
sub-contractor.
Coordination and management of the formal selection of contractors and
technologies for studies relating to the ChNPP Reactor 4 remediation project
have been delegated to the EBRD. Contractors, as well as the technology to be
used in connection with the remediation project, will 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. (Batelle is a not-for-profit U.S. company which operates Pacific
Northwest National Laboratories, a research entity located in the State of
Washington that is funded in part by the U.S. Department of Energy.)
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 as a preferred technology for the remediation project.
On December 16, 1998, at the request of EAPS, the EKOR 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 is currently fabricating black boxes incorporating EKOR for delivery to the
Russian governmental authorities. We do not have any rights to EKOR in Russia.
5. CURRENT STATUS. In addition to remediation of Reactor 4, our near- and
mid-term commercialization and marketing efforts relative to the EKOR compound
principally are directed at nuclear waste remediation projects throughout the
U.S., Europe and Japan. Separately from our contemplated ChNPP bid, we are
preparing to bid on U.S. nuclear waste transportation, containment, storage and
burial projects utilizing the EKOR compound technology. In this connection, we
are currently negotiating a teaming agreement with a major U.S. engineering firm
with a view to submitting a joint bid to perform a first-round demonstration
project on the U.S. Department of Energy's ("DOE") reactor decommissioning
technology program at a DOE facility, utilizing the EKOR compound. Additionally,
bids are presently being prepared for other DOE demonstration projects. In
anticipation of being awarded these projects, we have entered into a preliminary
agrteement with a U.S. chemical company to arrange for the manufacture of the
EKOR compound in this country. Visas have been obtained for several of the
Russian scientists to travel to the U.S. for the purpose of assisting in this
process.
We also have entered into an agreement with the Research Center Julich,
a German governmental research institution, to provide for its assistance with
certifying the EKOR compound for use in Germany. Also in Germany, the EKOR
material is currently being tested by Research Center Karlsruhe, which needs to
dispose of a material to fill cavities that does not develop gases as a result
of corrosion and which, if EKOR passes the tests, is planning to apply EKOR to
about 4,000 final disposal containers for radioactive waste at its central
decontamination department.
In addition, we are also in the process of identifying potential
licensees of the EKOR technology. For instance, we have commenced initial
licensing discussions with a Japanese corporation. We do not yet know, however,
whether the EKOR compound will in fact be certified for use in Germany or
whether anything will come from our discussions with the Japanese, or whether
the DOE demonstration will be successful, or whether, if successful, it will
result an award to us and our partner of a project contract, or whether various
licensing discussions will actually result in the execution of any EKOR
licenses.
III. ISRAELI TECHNOLOGY INCUBATOR COMPANIES.
We have developed arrangements with three Israeli technology companies:
(i) Technion Entrepreneurial Incubator Co., Ltd. ("Technion"), and (ii) Ofek
Le-Oleh Foundation and (iii) Incubator for Technological Entrepreneurship-Kiryat
Weizmann, Ltd. to participate in certain technology research and development
projects sponsored by the respective company. Under these informal arrangements,
we provide all or a portion on the financing for, and receive a 20% or greater
equity interest in, research and development projects selected by these
companies and us. (Another portion of the financing, of up to $300,000 per
company, is provided as a loan by the Israeli government.) To this end, we have
opened a representative office in the premises of Technion in Haifa, Israel.
Pursuant to these arrangements, we have made investments in the following
companies:
o CHEMONOL, LTD., which has developed materials and processes for
manufacturing hybrid non-isocyanate polyurethane industrial coatings
("HNIPU");
o RADEMATE, LTD., which has developed biodegradable hydrophobic
materials;
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;
o SORBTECH, LTD., which has developed a new inorganic sorbent for
petroleum product removal; and
o AMSIL, LTD., which is developing high-thermostable organomineral
polymers.
Under those agreements, we received initially 20% of each company's
common equity, in exchange for an initial investment of U.S. $60,000.
Subsequently we made, and 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"])
a. BACKGROUND. HNIPU is a modified polyurethane that does not contain the toxic
isocyanates contained in the production of conventional polyurethane, and has
lower permeability and greater chemical resistance qualities as compared to
conventional polyurethane. We believe that these advanced characteristics make
HNIPU superior to conventional polyurethanes in connection with their use in a
number of industrial application contexts such as manufacturing automotive
bumpers, paints, plastics and truck beds; airplane and rocket sealant, interior
components and seating; construction adhesives, coatings, flooring, glues and
rooftops; industrial equipment and machinery; and consumer goods such as
appliances, footwear, furniture and plastic products. In November 1998, we
presented our HNIPU technology at the International Exhibition for Ideas,
Inventions and New Products ("IENA"), a conference in Nuremberg, Germany. We
were awarded the two highest awards for our HNIPU at the exhibition.
b. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. We applied for a U.S. patent on HNIPU on June 15, 1999
(09/094,864) and the application is pending. On the same date, we also filed
under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT/US99/13413).
c. INVESTMENT. The basic idea of making polyurethane without using isocyanate
was conceived by Prof. Oleg Figovsky, one of our consultants, and we purchased
it from him for an initial price of $75,000, in addition to other technologies,
pursuant to the January 1, 1998 Technology Purchase Agreement discussed further
below. Chemonol Ltd. is developing manufacturing techniques and applications. We
purchased initially a 20% participation in Chemonol's equity, then an additional
16%, and are currently committed to purchase a further 16%, making a total
ownership interest of 52% for a total investment in Chemonol of $630,000, with a
view to Chemonol's establishing its own research and production base in Israel
for potential joint ventures for HNIPU. 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.
d. COMMERCIALIZATION. We are attempting to market and sell HNIPU through one or
more license or joint venture agreements with major chemical companies in the
United States, Europe and Japan. Several major chemical companies have
requested, and have been supplied with, sample HNIPU for evaluation and
applications testing. We are currently in the final stages of discussions
regarding HNIPU with several prospective business and joint venture partners,
though of course we can't really know whether we will make any HNIPU deals until
an agreement is actually signed.
2. REMPTECH, LTD. (POWDERED METALLURGY TECHNOLOGY)
a. BACKGROUND. We are participating 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 currently hold 48% of Remptech's common equity, which we
acquired for investments aggregating $180,000. We are committed to invest a
further $120,000 in 2000, which will bring our interest in Remptech's equity to
50%.
d. COMMERCIALIZATION. To market the powdered metallurgy technology, we are at
this time in technical discussions with three European companies whose combined
share of the world market in cobalt and nickel recovery exceeds 90%. We have
sent samples for testing to two companies in Israel and one in Canada.
3. COMSYNTECH, LTD. (CONTINUOUS COMBUSTION SYNTHESIS [CSS] AND CONTINUOUS ACTION
REACTOR)
a. BACKGROUND. With Comsyntech, we are currently developing two technologies:
Continuous Combustion Synthesis (CSS) and Continuous Action Reactor.
o CSS. We are participating 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). Generally, various
ceramic and composite powders are batch-manufactured using electrical
and melting furnaces, different high-temperature sprayers, and
equipment for crushing and grinding. Synthesis conventionally occurs in
a closed reactor by the cyclical technique of loading, synthesis,
cooling and unloading. While effective, this technique has limitations
that negatively affect productivity. Not only is the cyclical process
time consuming, the process requires additional grinding of the end
product. Where high temperatures are involved, a closed reactor has the
added danger of an accidental pressure increase that could ultimately
result in destruction of the apparatus.
b. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
o CSS. A 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.
c. INVESTMENT. We currently hold a 46% share in the equity of Comsyntech, which
we acquired for our initial investment of $60,000. We are committed to investing
$120,000 in 2000, which will bring our share of the equity to 52%.
d. CURRENT STATUS. We have signed a non-binding letter of intent with a company
to sell our entire interest in Comsyntech.
4. RADEMATE, LTD. (RAPIDLY BIODEGRADABLE HYDROPHOBIC MATERIAL [RHBM])
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, Rapid
Biodegradable Hydrophobic Material 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.
o Relatively Low Cost -- The main obstacle to widespread use of
biodegradable polymers is cost. Biodegradable polymers are
significantly more expensive ($10-$1000) than commodity polymers
($2-$5). 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. Below is the list of
possible applications for RBHM:
o Everyday items such as trash bags, grocery bags, cups, plates,
tablecloths and other household goods;
o Packaging materials such as carton boxes, disposable containers for
food processing, bags for industrial products;
o Agricultural use such as mulch material, pots, composting bags for
agriculture wastes;
o Textile and other industry such as biodegradable textile materials,
synthetic leather, biodegradable membranes;
o Sanitary products such as protection layers for disposable hygienic
materials - diapers, sanitary napkins, panties, towels, etc.
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 are pending.
c. INVESTMENT. For a total investment to date of $90,000, we currently hold a
44% interest in Rademate, the Israeli company that developed RHBM.
d. COMMERCIALIZATION. We are engaged in discussions with a paper coatings
manufacturer for production of the material in the U.S. Samples have been sent
to more than 30 companies worldwide that have indicated an interest in RHBM.
e. CURRENT STATUS. We are working on ways to adapt our product to paper
manufacturers' production processes.
5. SORBTECH, LTD. (SB-1)
a. BACKGROUND. There are already many oil spill sorbents on the market. SB-1 is
an innovative new product that can be used to absorb oil from oil spills,
harbors, industries and storage areas. SB-1 is composed of basalt non-woven
fabric - an ultra-fine basalt filament. A special thermal vacuum and chemical
treatment creates the extremely high absorption capacity as compared to products
currently on the market.
The major advantages of SB-1 are:
o The extremely high absorption capacity - Regular absorption capacity
for products currently on the market is in the range of 0.8 - 30.0
grams of petroleum products per gram of sorbent weight (gr/gr). The new
SB-1 absorption capacity is in the range of 40.0 - 70.0 gr/gr,
depending on oil viscosity.
o Reuse - Extracted petroleum products may be reused. SB-1 may be used
for multiple oil extractions.
o Low cost / non-hazardous waste disposal - SB-1 can be used as an
auxiliary component in road construction after multiple uses as an oil
spill absorbent.
o Naturally-occurring mineral - SB-1 itself is an environmentally clean
material, though if improperly handled it could expose workers to
fiber-inhalation lung damage.
o Nonflammable - SB-1 is thermally resistant (up to 700(degree) C).
Applications of SB-1 can be easily machined into different forms to
facilitate the clean-up of petroleum products for different types of oil spills:
sea water, open surfaces, soil contamination, industrial areas, machinery, gas
stations, etc. Manufactured SB-1 takes many forms: pillows, booms, sleeves, and
mats - according to the specific user requirements. Mats with dimensions of 1.0
x 1.0 x 0.007m are possible for large spill areas.
When the SB-1 is applied over polluted water, oil is absorbed, but no
water is incorporated into the SB-1 bulk, thus improving the sorbent floating
ability. The extracted oil products can be reused with little, if any,
reprocessing.
Extracted SB-1 can be used as a foundation for asphalt roads for noise
reduction. Because the material and the petroleum product residual on the
absorbent are totally compatible with asphalt, there is no additional
environmental stress added by the reused material.
b. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. Sorbtech has 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; both are pending
c. INVESTMENT. To date we have invested $114,000 in Sorbtech and are committed
to invest an additional $150,000 in 2000, for an eventual 52% of Sorbtech's
equity.
d. COMMERCIALIZATION. A manufacturer in the U.S. has indicated an interest in
buying Sorbtech SB-1for resale.
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 against water and
acids and 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.
QAS may be used as ammonia compounds; as biocides; in textiles (if two
long chains) - 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 elf-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.
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. To date we have invested $114,000 in Amsil, the Israeli entity
that is developing QAS, and are committed to invest an additional $150,000 in
2000, for an eventual 52% of Amsil's equity.
IV. OTHER TECHNOLOGIES THAT WE PURCHASED FROM PROF. FIGOVSKY
1. 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.
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. To date, we have not derived any
revenues from LEM. Prof. Figovsky is one of our consultants. In March 2000, we
entered into an amended agreement with Prof. Figovsky pursuant to which he
surrendered his 49% royalty interest in LEM and the other technologies discussed
below for a payment to him of an aggregate of $245,000 plus 54,000 shares of our
common stock and an agreement to pay him a royalty of 1% of gross revenues
generated by sales of products incorporating these technologies.
d. COMMERCIALIZATION. Discussions of the potential licensing of LEM are in
progress with five companies to the point where samples have been provided to
three companies in Germany and two in the U.S. for testing and evaluation.
2. 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. Discussions about the manufacture and sale of RubCon are
ongoing with seven companies, five of them European. One company in Luxembourg
and one in the U.S. are studying samples while additional companies are being
contacted. Preliminary contacts in the U.S. chemical transportation industry
indicate a possible interest by the Association of American Railroads to test
this material for railroad ties.
3. ANTICORROSIVE ADDITIVES FOR POLYMERS - Upgrades chemical resistance
characteristics of base polymers.
a. BACKGROUND. Anticorrosive Additives (AAdd) are an innovative approach to
creating highly chemical resistant polymer materials. Anticorrosive Additives
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.
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. We have 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. AAdd are an effective solution
for many applications. More than 80 products have been tested for use in the
chemical industry.
Chemical resistance tests were conducted on polymer systems over a
period of one year. The results revealed that AAdd-containing polymer systems
significantly outperform those systems without the additive. Furthermore,
extensive testing has shown that AAdd can increase product life by some 20
times. This extended life offers substantial savings for users who can extend
the life of their polymer-based products whether they are pipes, flooring, or
other materials that are exposed to specific corrosive environments.
Products that have been enhanced with AAdd yield a higher impact
strength than products without the additive. In addition, material permeability
is reduced significantly - aproximately 15-20 times. The percentages of AAdd
mixed with a polymer matrix is relatively low, requiring only a small amount to
obtain upgraded resistance characteristics of polymer materials.
b. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. We are drafting multiple patents covering various
applications of AAdd for filing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
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 $15,000 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, Professor Figovsky's remaining interest has been changed to 1%
of gross revenues.
d. COMMERCIALIZATION. We have not yet begun any marketing efforts for AAdd.
4. OTHER. The technologies that we purchased from Prof Figovski include four
other technologies: a family of specialty glues and technologies identified as
Firesil, Kauton and Hypocorr. All of these are in the early stages of their
development.
V. POLYMATE, LTD. Professor Oleg Figovski 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 three to five scientists/
technicians, in the premises of the Ofek Le-Oleh Foundation. The function of the
Israeli Research Center is to continue the development of the technologies that
we purchased from Prof. Figovski and to supervise the technology incubator
companies in which we participate. We provide all of the funding for the Israeli
Research Center of Polymate, Ltd. Between January 1, 1998 and December 31, 1999,
our cumulative total contribution to Polymate, Ltd., including the compensation
of Prof. Figovski and Mr. Trossman but not including technology purchase
payments to Prof. Figovski, has amounted to $828,300.
VI. EMPLOYEES. As of December 31, 1999, we had three full-time officers
and one clerical employee in our office in Washington, DC. Since then, two more
full time officers have joined us, of whom one works in our Washington, DC
office and the other, previously a consultant, works out of his own office in La
Jolla, CA. We also have various consulting arrangements with eighteen persons in
the United States, Germany, Russia and Israel.
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.
Since mid-1999 our headquarters have been located at 1216 16th Street, NW,
Washington, DC 20036 in a small office suite for which we pay monthly rent of
$2,800. We believe that our current facilities are sufficient to meet our
requirements.
We also occupy office space in the premises of Technion Entrepreneurial
Incubator, Ltd., in Haifa, Israel, on a month-to-month tenancy basis at the rate
of $300 per month. We use that office for our contemplated Israeli technology
development and marketing activities.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
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 us for breach of contract, seeking injunctive relief, specific
performance and monetary damages of nearly $5 million. The Dirks litigation
arises from an agreement between us and National Securities Corporation 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. We 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 our 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 by us
to issue to the plaintiffs 186,446 shares of our common stock in twelve equal
monthly installments. On the other hand, the warrant for 470,000 shares was
cancelled.
In the meantime, our former President Mr. Wilkie brought an action against
us 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 between him and us. We took the position that
this purported employment agreement was not valid or binding and intended to
defend vigorously against this claim. Moreover, we filed a counterclaim for
breach of fiduciary duty and mismanagement. Nevertheless, to dispose of these
proceedings, in February 2000 we settled with Mr. Wilkie by issuing to him
10,000 shares of our common stock, with piggy-back registration rights, in
addition to the 50,000 shares that he had received in the previous year.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
No matters were put to a vote of securities holders during the fourth
quarter of 1999.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
TRADING MARKET
Our common stock trades on the NASD Electronic Bulletin Board as EURO.
PRINCIPAL MARKET MAKERS
The principal market makers of our common stock are Fahnstock & Co., USCC
Trading (a division of Fleet Securities), Wm. V. Frankel & Co., GVR Company,
Hill Thompson Magid & Co., Herzog, Heine, Geduld, Inc., Mayer & Schweitzer, M.H.
Meyerson & Co., North American Institutional Brokers, Knight Securities, Paragon
Capital Corporation, Sharpe Capital, Sherwood Securities, Starr Securities , and
Wien Securities.
NUMBER OF SHAREHOLDERS OF RECORD
As of December 31, 1999, we had 305 shareholders of record.
DIVIDENDS.
To date we have not declared or paid dividends on our common stock. We
presently plan to retain earnings, if any, for use in our business.
MARKET PRICE.
The following table sets forth the quarterly high and low closing bid
prices (in U.S. dollars) for the common stock for 1998 and 1999.
CLOSING BID
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High Low
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1998
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Jan 2 thru Mar 31 3.3125 2.000
Apr. 1 thru June 30 2.18 .25
July 1 thru Sept. 20 1.291 .975
Oct. 1 thru Dec. 31 .975 .21375
1999
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Jan 1 thru Mar. 31 1.125 .30
Apr. 1 thru June 30 1.00 .62
July 1 thru Sept. 29 1.56 .75
Oct. 1 thru Dec 31 3.20 .96
Source: National Quotation Bureau, LLC
The foregoing data represent prices between dealers and does not include
retail mark-ups, mark-downs or commissions, nor do such data represent actual
transactions or adjustments for stock-splits or dividends.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.
The selected financial data as of December 31, 1998 and 1999 and for the
years ended December 31, 1997, 1998 and 1999 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
read in conjunction with Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations included in response to Item 7 below.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA: (2)
For the Period
For the Years Ended December 31, from Inception
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1996 1997 1998 1999 December 31, 1999
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REVENUES - Sale of technology to related party $ - $ - $ - $ 150,000 $ 150,000
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OPERATING EXPENSES:
Research and development 1,170,782 1,007,671 1,039,591 1,233,158 4,663,263
Consulting fees 277,353 553,295 293,323 477,746 1,868,617
Compensatory element of stock issuances
pursuant to consulting agreements 1,209,477 839,550 422,200 1,312,679 3,783,906
Other general and administrative expenses 547,447 1,262,067 1,263,174 2,277,113 5,384,066
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 3,205,059 3,662,583 3,018,288 5,300,696 15,699,852
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OPERATING LOSS (3,205,059) (3,662,583) (3,018,288) (5,150,696) (15,549,852)
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OTHER EXPENSES:
Interest expense 43,422 270,740 552,971 588,024 1,455,157
Amortization of deferred and unearned
financing costs 228,502 8,507,919 4,242,884 297,314 13,276,619
Litigation settlement - in shares of stock - - - 456,278 456,278
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TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES 271,924 8,778,659 4,795,855 1,341,616 15,188,054
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NET LOSS $ (3,476,983) $ (12,441,242) $ (7,814,143) $ (6,492,312) $ (30,737,906)
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BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE $ (0.23) $ (0.71) $ (.40) $ (.27)
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES
USED IN BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS
PER SHARE 14,808,000 17,581,711 19,323,098 24,477,178
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BALANCE SHEET DATA:
WORKING CAPITAL (DEFICIT) $ (2,156,537) $ (1,933,751) $ (2,926,993)
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 952,243 $ 76,403 $ 11,519,844
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TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 5,801,966 $ 8,911,809 $ 10,374,204
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DEFICIT ACCUMULATED DURING THE
DEVELOPMENT STAGE $ (16,431,451) $ (24,245,594) $ (30,737,906)
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIENCY) EQUITY $ (4,849,723) $ (8,835,406) $ 1,145,640
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(2) Through December 31, 1999, and since that date, the Company has not derived any significant sales revenues.
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.
The following discussion contains certain forward-looking statements
that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual future results could differ
materially from those foreseen in this discussion.
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.
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 research and
development companies in which we have invested and in the equity of which we
hold a greater than 50% interest may be deemed to be subsidiaries.
EKOR - During the second half of 1999, we launched an effort to identify
potential manufacturers in the United States of the base silicon copolymer for
our radiation resistant product line. We identified a number of companies, made
contacts with them some of them, evaluated their manufacturing potential, and
analyzed forms of business agreements. We first selected and began negotiations
with two of these companies but ended up following through with one, with which
as of the date of this report we are engaged in final negotiations with a view
to entering into a preliminary manufacturing agreement for the production of
EKOR base silicon copolymer as well as the production of various commercial
forms of EKOR. Once this agreement is in place, we plan to arrange for the visit
of several of the key Russian scientists to transfer the manufacturing
processes. 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 products to nuclear waste containment,
transportation, encapsulation and disposal. The demonstration is scheduled for
the second quarter of 2000. In the meantime, in March 2000, we completed a major
commercialization milestone with the successful validation of EKOR application
techniques within the damaged ChNPP4 nuclear facility at Chernobyl, Ukraine. We
expect to expend in 2000 a total on the order of magnitude of $3,500,000 on
getting EKOR ready for market, including the payment of consulting fees to and
travel expenses for the Russian scientists, testing programs and other
documentation, and we look forward to beginning to see some revenue from EKOR
sales in 2001.
HNIPU (Hybrid Non-Isocyanate Polyurethane) - Chemonol, Ltd., one of the Israeli
incubator companies in which we have invested is developing practical
applications for this product, the basic concept for which is one of the
technologies that we purchased from Prof. Oleg Figovsky. Chemonol has completed
the development of HNIPU as a two-part commercial coatings and paint base. We
expect to receive sample quantities of HNIPU paints during 2000 for use in
marketing and sales. Moreover, we have under consideration the installation of a
pilot plant facility for this and some of our other Israeli technology products
to supply larger sample quantities and initial commercial paint products and to
demonstrate the production process to potential joint venture partners and
licensees. We expect to spend in 2000 on the order of $300,000 on HNIPU-related
activities and, if we follow through on the contemplated pilot plant facility,
look forward to beginning sales of HNIPU in 2001.
SORBTECH SB-1 (High Capacity Absorbent) - Sorbtech, Ltd., another of the Israeli
incubator companies in which we have invested, has completed the development of
this high capacity absorbent for petroleum products. We have located in Ukraine
a low-cost industrial quantity manufacturer of the extremely fine basalt fibers
which, when processed with Sorbtech's proprietary thermal vacuum chemical
treatment, produces this absorbent material that does not absorb water but does
absorb large quantities of oil. A U.S. environmental supply company has
indicated an interest in purchasing some Sorbtech SB-1 for distribution to its
customers. Because Sorbtech SB-1, while not expensive to make, is very expensive
to ship, we are attempting to identify a manufacturer of basalt fiber that is
located closer to the potential market. We expect to spend on Sorbtech SB-1
market development in 2000 on the order of $350,000. We may make some year 2000
sales, which we expect will not be profitable.
RBHM (Rapidly degradable hydrophobic material) - Developed by Rademate, Ltd.,
another of the Israeli incubator companies in which we have invested, has
completed laboratory scale demonstration of this biodegradable coating for paper
products. We are currently in the process of identifying potential industrial
users to validate the application procedures in an industrial setting. We expect
to expend in 2000 on the order of $200,000 and possibly $100,000 in 2001 on the
further development and marketing of RBHM and foresee its generating some
revenue for us in 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 incubator 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. We expect to expend for the marketing
of this technology on the order of $10,000 in 2000 and 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
incubator company in which we have invested. We estimate that we will expend in
2000 on the order of $170,000 on QAS related activities. If and when we proceed
with the pilot plant facility referred to above in the context of HNIPU, Amsil
is one of the entities that would participate in it.
CONTINUOUS COMBUSTION SYNTHESIS and CONTINUOUS ACTION REACTOR - Comsyntech,
Ltd., the Israeli incubator 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. Nevertheless, we expect to expend in 2000 on
the order of $100,000 on continuing Comsyntech development activities.
OTHER TECHNOLOGIES - In addition to the $245,000 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 expect to
spend on these technologies, collectively, on the order of $150,000 in 2000 and
$75,000 in 2001. We do not expect to see any benefits from any of these
technologies before 2002.
OUR RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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.
In 1999 we recognized as revenue $150,000 that we received from the
sale of certain technology in a transaction that we discuss further below. We
have had no other revenues since inception.
Research and development expenses increased for 1999 to $1,233,000 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 KRHL. This transaction is
discussed further below. We expect amortization expense related to this asset
for 2000 to approximate $1,600,000.
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 expense 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 $2,277,000 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, 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 the Dirks Group - National
Securities litigation, discussed in Part I, Item 3 of this report.
It is possible that we may begin to earn revenues in 2000, 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 1998 AND 1997
We have had no revenues since our inception.
For 1998 and 1997, we incurred operating losses of $3,018,000 and
$3,663,000, respectively. The losses are principally due to the absence of
revenues and to our having incurred the following types of expenses:
o the acquisition and development of technologies,
o consulting costs, and
o general and administrative expenses.
Research and development expenses increased during 1998 to $1,040,000
from $1,008,000, during 1997. The increase was principally attributable to
$185,000 that we paid to Professor Oleg L. Figovsky, Ph.D. to purchase from him
five of the technologies that we describe in Part I, Item 1 of this report. This
item was charged to research and development expenses during 1998. During the
same period, we decreased slightly our funding for development of EKOR and our
other technologies. Overall in 1998, development expenditures for the Israeli
and Russian technologies aggregated $408,000 and $510,000, respectively,
exclusive of consulting fees reported under operating expenses.
Consulting expenses decreased from $1,393,000 for the year ended
December 31, 1997 to $716,000 for the year ended December 31, 1998. The decrease
in consulting expense is principally the result of a reduction in the number of
consultants engaged during the period and the reduction in consulting fees paid
by issuances of shares of our common stock. Other general and administrative
expenses for 1998 compared to 1997 remained approximately constant.
Other expenses, consisting of interest expense and amortization of
deferred and unearned financing costs, decreased from $8,779,000 during 1997 to
$4,796,000 during 1998. However, interest expense increased during this period.
The increase in interest expense was attributable to an increase in the amount
of debt outstanding. Amortization of deferred and unearned financing costs
decreased from $8,508,000 during 1997 to $4,243,000 during 1998. The decrease in
the amortization of deferred and unearned financing costs is principally
attributable to the issuance of shares of our common stock in 1997 valued at
$4,725,000 to the unit holders of the bridge financing in connection with our
failure to have our S-1 Registration Statement declared effective by the SEC by
April 1, 1998. The S-1 Registration Statement became effective in July 1998.
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 due November, 2000, February,
2001 and July, 2001, respectively;
o $450,000 from a secured financing obtained in January 1999 and
repaid in January 2000;
o $1,180,000 from a private offering of 3,035,000 shares of our
common stock in the fourth quarter of 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); and
o $3,000,000 from the issuance on December 31, 1999 of 1,882,353
shares, and of warrants to buy an additional 200,000 shares,
of our common stock to a single investor on December 31, 1999.
The debentures may be converted into shares of our common stock at
beneficial conversion rates based on timing of conversions. During 1999, a
debenture holder exercised the conversion right under the November 27, 1997
Convertible Debenture agreement and converted principal of $310,000 and accrued
interest of $31,276 into 987,201 shares of our common stock. During 1998, a
debenture holder exercised the conversion right under the November 27, 1997
Convertible Debenture agreement and converted principal of $30,000 and accrued
interest of $2,194 into 100,002 shares of our common stock. Based on the bid
price of our common stock at December 31, 1999, the debentures' principal
currently outstanding could be converted into approximately four million shares
of our common stock. In January 2000, we reached an agreement with the holders
of the convertible debentures pursuant to which we paid all interest arrearages
and the holders agreed to a $2.00 per share conversion price floor.
On January 6, 1999, our then Chairman and the majority convertible debt
holder 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. Our former chairman has
agreed to convert his $50,000 note plus accrued interest into 200,000 shares of
our common stock.
During 1999, we received a deposit of $150,000 in connection with the
proposed sale to Kurchatov Research Holdings Ltd (KRHL) of our sublicensing
rights to Resealable Container Systems and TetraPak Containers technologies. Our
November 30, 1999 agreement with KRHL provided among other things that KRHL
would pay us an additional $350,000 by September 1, 2000 for a complete release
of all our rights, except a 6% royalty interest, in these technologies.
During 1998, our principal sources of cash were the February 1998 and
July 1998 debenture offerings from which we derived net proceeds of
approximately $3,740,000. Of this amount, $2,000,000 was used to repay a bridge
financing that we had received during the previous year, $227,500 was applied to
the acquisition of technologies and the remaining funds were used for working
capital.
We are funding the commercialization of EKOR, 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). Kurchatov Institute will provide the materials, facilities and personnel
to complete the necessary work to commercialize the technologies. We also have
agreed in principle to provide funding in connection with the marketing and sale
of three of our other technologies. Total expenditures under these programs
approximated $1,200,000 during 1998. Our principal source of funding for these
expenditures during the year 1998 was the proceeds of the debenture offerings.
On January 20, 1999, we entered into an agreement to invest $300,000 in
exchange for an additional 16% interest in Chemonol, the Israeli research and
development company that is developing HNIPU, to give us a total interest in its
equity of 36%. The agreement obligated us to make four equal payments of $75,000
on March 1, 1999,July 1, 1999, October 1, 1999 and January 1, 2000. All of these
payments have been made. Later in 1999, we agreed to invest during 2000 a
further $150,000, which would bring our interest in Chemonol's equity to 52%.
Around the same time as the organization of Eurotech, our organizers
also created another company, Kurchatov Research Holding, Ltd. ("KRHL"). In the
organization of KRHL, one of our organizers, who is a former director of ours
and at one time our President and who continues to be one of our major
shareholders and a consultant to our company, was acting on behalf of the
Russian scientists that have developed EKOR and whose continued collaboration in
the implementation of our EKOR program was and continues to be considered by us
fundamentally important. Accordingly, on August 26, 1996 we entered into an
agreement with KRHL pursuant to which we assigned to KRHL a 50% interest in the
net profits (after deducting development costs and related expenses attributable
to EKOR) derived by us from the sale or licensing of EKOR.
During 1999, our directors became increasingly concerned about the
adverse effects on management and on public investor perception of divided
ownership of our most important technology and conflicting objectives between
the two companies. We acquired from the organizer the scientists' shares,
representing an interest of about 40%, in KRHL, in exchange for which we issued
to him, for the benefit of the scientists, 4,530,000 shares of our own common
stock valued at $4,841,438. We were, however, unable to acquire privately any
other KRHL shares. We thus turned to negotiations with KRHL's Board and
influential shareholders with a view to reacquiring undivided ownership of the
EKOR license.
These negotiations resulted in an agreement, dated as of November 30,
1999, pursuant to which KRHL released to us all of its rights in EKOR. For this
release, we
o Released to KRHL all of our interest in the Resealable
Container Systems and TetraPak Container technologies, for
which we had previously received a $150,000 deposit, for
additional consideration of $350,000 payable on or before
September 1, 2000; as a result we recognized the $150,000
deposit as revenue;
o Surrendered to KRHL the shares in it that we had acquired from
the organizer;
o Issued to KRHL 2,000,000 shares of our own common stock valued
at $2,137,500.
o Agreed to pay to KRHL a royalty of 2% on all our sales of
EKOR; and
o Spinneret had previously lent to KRHL $750,000 against
convertible notes on which KRHL was in default and on which
interest and penalties had accrued. Spinneret expressly
consented to our assumption of this liability. Subsequently
and before year-end, Spinneret agreed to release us from this
liability in exchange for the issuance to Spinneret of
1,000,000 of our common stock, valued at $1,068,750.
The Technology Rights item on the balance sheet, which will be
amortized over five years, results from the sum of the values attributed to
these transactions, minus one month's amortization.
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 an additional $22,000,000. We believe that this commitment
provides us with sufficient resources to launch us on a revenue-producing track.
As of December 31, 1999, we had a working capital deficit of $2,927,000
and stockholders' equity of $1,146,000, compared with deficits of $1,934,000 and
$8,835,000, respectively, at December 31, 1998. The change from a stockholders
equity deficiency is attributable principally to the transactions that we
entered into during the latter part of 1999 and that we have summarized briefly
above. The increase in the working capital deficit was cause by the
reclassification of $2,220,000 principal amount of convertible debentures to
current liability.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
As of December 31, 1999, we had no exposure to market risk associated with
activities in derivative financial instruments, other financial instruments, or
derivative commodity instruments because with 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 below the following financial statements and supplemental data:
1. Opinion of Tabb, Conigliaro & McGann, P.C., independent certified public
accountants
2. Balance sheets as of December 31, 1999 and 1998
3. Statements of Loss for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997
4. Statements of Stockholders' Deficiency for the years ended December 31,
1999, 1998 and 1997
5. Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and
1997
6. Notes to Financial Statements
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON FINANCIAL AND
ACCOUNTING DISCLOSURE.
Not applicable.
PART III
There is incorporated by reference in this Part III (Items 10, 11, 12 and
13) the information that will be contained in our proxy statement for our
forthcoming annual meeting, which will be filed in definitive form before April
29, 2000.
PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
(a) The following documents are filed as part of this report:
1. The financial statements listed and included above in response
to Item 8
2. The following financial statement schedules:
(a) None
3. The following Exhibits:
Exhibit
No. Description of Exhibit
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3.1 Articles of Incorporation of the Eurotech, Ltd.(1)
3.2 Bylaws of the Eurotech, Ltd.(1)
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)
10.1.3 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 Ukrstoj 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 Technology Purchase Agreement between the Company and Oleg L.
Figovsky(2)
10.3 Technology Purchase Agreement between the Company and Oleg L.
Figovsky(2)
10.4 Technology Purchase Agreement between the Company and Oleg L.
Figovsky(2)
10.5 Acquisition of the 49% Rights to Net Profits Agreement Dated
February 27, 2000 between the Company and Oleg L. Figovsky (8).
10.6 Form of Agreement between the Company, 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 between the Company, V. Rosenband and C.
Sokolinsky(2)
10.7.1 Investment Agreement between the Company and Chemonol, Ltd.(2)
10.7.2 Equity Sharing Agreement between the Company and Leonid
Shapovalov(2)
10.7.3 Voting Agreement between the Company and Leonid Shapovalov(2)
10.8.1 Agreement between the Company and Separator, Ltd.(2)
10.8.2 Equity Sharing Agreement between the Company and Efim Broide(2)
10.8.3 Voting Agreement between the Company and Efim Broide(2)
10.9.1 Form of Agreement between the Company, Ofek Le-Oleh Foundation and
Y. Kopit(2)
10.9.2 Equity Sharing Agreement between the Company, Y. Kopit and V.
Rosenband(2)
10.9.3 Voting Agreement between the Company, 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 the Company and Forschungszentrum
Julich GmbH(2)
10.11.2 Four Party agreement with the three entities in Germany, for EKOR
Germany testing(7)
10.12.1 Convertible Debenture Purchase Agreement among the Company, JNC
Opportunity Fund, Ltd. and Diversified Strategies Fund, L.P.(2)
10.12.2 Escrow Agreement among the Company, 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 the Company, JNC Opportunity
Fund, Ltd. and Diversified Strategies Fund, L.P.(2)
10.12.4 Form of 8% Convertible Debenture Due November 27, 2000 between the
Company and JNC Opportunity Fund, Ltd.(2)
10.12.5 Form of 8% Convertible Debenture Due November 27, 2000 between the
Company and Diversified Strategies Fund, L.P.(2)
10.12.6 Warrant No. 1 between the Company and JNC Opportunity Fund, Ltd.(2)
10.12.7 Warrant No. 2 between the Company and Diversified Strategies Fund,
L.P.(2)
10.12.8 Warrant No. 3 between the Company and Diversified Strategies Fund,
L.P.(2)
10.13.1 Convertible Debenture Purchase Agreement between the Company and JNC
Opportunity Fund, Ltd.(2)
10.13.2 Escrow Agreement among the Company, JNC Opportunity Fund, Ltd. and
Robinson, Silverman, Pearce, Aronsohn and Berman, LLP(2)
10.13.3 Registration Rights Agreement between the Company and JNC
Opportunity Fund Ltd.(2)
10.13.4 Form of 8% Convertible Debenture Due February 23, 2001 between the
Company and JNC Opportunity Fund, Ltd.(2)
10.13.5 Warrant No. 3 between the Company and JNC Opportunity Fund Ltd.(2)
10.14.1 Debenture Purchase Agreement between the Company and JNC Strategic
Fund Ltd.(3)
10.14.2 Form of 8% Convertible Debenture No.1 Due July 20, 2001 between the
Company and JNC Strategic Fund Ltd.(3)
10.14.3 Form of 8% Convertible Debenture No.2 Due February 23, 2001 between
the Company and JNC Opportunity Fund, Ltd.(3)
10.14.4 Warrant No. 4 between the Company and JNC Strategic Fund Ltd.(3)
10.14.5 Registration Rights Agreement between the Company and JNC Strategic
Fund Ltd.(3)
10.14.6 Amended and Revised 8% Convertible Debenture No.1 Due February 23,
2001 between the Company and JNC Opportunity Fund, Ltd.(3)
10.14.7 Amended and Revised 8% Convertible Debenture No.2 Due July 20, 2001
between the Company and JNC Strategic Fund Ltd.(3)
10.14.8 Amended and Revised 8% Convertible Debenture No.13 Due November 27,
2000 between the Company and JNC Opportunity Fund, Ltd.(3)
10.14.9 Amended and Revised 8% Convertible Debenture No.14 due November 27,
2000 between the Company and Diversified Strategies Fund, L.P.(3)
10.14.10 Agreement Dated February 25, 2000 regarding conversion price. (8)
10.15.1 Agreement between the Company and David Wilkes(3)
10.15.2 Secured Promissory Note between the Company as Maker and JNC
Strategic Fund Ltd. as Payee(3)
10.15.3 Secured Promissory Note between the Company as Maker and David
Wilkes as Payee(3)
10.15.4 Secured Promissory Note between the Company as Maker and David
Wilkes as Payee(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 the Company in favor of JNC Strategic Fund
Ltd. and David Wilkes(3)
10.15.7 Warrant between the Company and JNC Strategic Fund Ltd.(3)
10.15.7 Warrant issued by the Company to David Wilkes(3)
10.15.8 Form of 8% Convertible Debenture Due Three Years from Original Issue
Date between the Company and JNC Strategic Fund Ltd.(3)
10.15.9 Employment Agreement between the Company and Frank Fawcett(4)
10.15.10 Disengagement Agreement between the Company and Frank Fawcett(4)
10.16.1 Letter Agreement between the Company and Don V. Hahnfeldt(4)
10.16.2 Revised employment agreement between the Company and Don V.
Hahnfeldt(7)
10.17 Agreement dated September 9, 1999 between the Company and Peter
Gulko(5)
10.18 Agreement dated as of November 30, 1999 between the Company and
Kurchatov Research Holdings, Ltd.(6)
10.19 Agreement dated as of December 15, 1999 between the Company and
Spinneret Financial Systems, Inc.(7)
10.20.1 Common Stock Purchase Agreement dated December 31, 1999 between the
Company and Woodward LLC(7)
10.20.2 Warrant issued by the Company to Woodward LLC(7)
10.20.3 Registration Rights Agreement between the Company and Woodward
LLC(7)
10.20.4 Commitment Agreement ($22,000,000) between the Company and Woodward
LLC(7)
10.20.5 Escrows Agreement among the Company, Woodward LLC and Krieger &
Prager(7)
23.1 Consent of Tabb, Conigliaro & McGann(8)
27 Financial Data Schedule(8)
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(1) Incorporated by reference to such Exhibits filed with our
registration statement on Form 10 on file with the Commission, file
number 000-22129
(2) Incorporated by reference to such Exhibits filed with Pre-effective
Amendment No. 2 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1,
File No. 333-26673.
(3) Incorporated by reference to such Exhibits filed with the Company's
Current Report on Form 8-K as of August 3, 1998 under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, on file with the Commission
(4) Incorporated by reference to such Exhibit filed with Post-Effective
Amendment No. 1 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1,
File No. 333-26673
(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 the Company's
Current Report on Form 8-K as of November 30, 1999 under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, on file with the Commission
(7) Incorporated by reference to such Exhibit filed with Post-Effective
Amendment No. 2 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1,
File No. 333-26673
(8) Filed herewith.
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(b) We filed one Current Report on Form 8-K during the fourth
quarter of 1999. Such Current Report reported the Agreement
dated as of November 15, 1999 with Kurchatov Research Holdings
Ltd. (KRHL) pursuant to which we reacquired right to 50% of
Ekor net profits. Such Current Report did not include any
financial statements.
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 amended
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: December 13, 2000
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
amended 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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/s/ Chad A. Verdi* Chairman of the Board of Directors December 13, 2000
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Chad A. Verdi
/s/ Randolph A. Graves, Jr.* Director, Executive Vice President December 13, 2000
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Randolph A. Graves, Jr.
/s/ Don V. Hahnfeldt Director, President, Chief Executive December 13, 2000
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Don V. Hahnfeldt
/s/ Jon W. Dowie Chief Financial and Accounting Officer December 13, 2000
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Jon W. Dowie
*By Don V. Hahnfeldt pursuant to power of attorney contained in annual report
being amended.
/s/ Don V. Hahnfeldt
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Don V. Hahnfeldt
Attorney-in-fact
EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT F-2
BALANCE SHEETS F-3
At December 31, 1998 and December 31, 1999
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS F-4
For the Years Ended December 31, 1997, 1998
and 1999 For the Period from Inception
(May 26, 1995) to December 31, 1999
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIENCY) EQUITY F-5 - F-9
For the Period from Inception (May 26, 1995)
to December 31, 1995 For the Years Ended
December 31, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS F-10
For the Years Ended December 31, 1997, 1998
and 1999 For the Period from Inception
(May 26, 1995) to December 31, 1999
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS F-11- F-47
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Board of Directors and Stockholders
Eurotech, Ltd.
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
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We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Eurotech, Ltd. (the "
Company") (a development stage company) as of December 31, 1998 and 1999 and the
related statements of operations, stockholders' equity (deficiency), and cash
flows for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1998 and 1999 and for the period
from inception (May 26, 1995) to December 31, 1999. 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 audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. 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 audits provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Eurotech, Ltd. (a development
stage company) at December 31, 1998 and 1999 and the results of its operations
and its cash flows for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1998 and 1999 and for
the period from inception (May 26, 1995) to December 31, 1999 in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.
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).
/s/ TABB, CONIGLIARO & McGANN, P.C.
New York, New York
March 27, 2000
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EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
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At December 31,
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1998 1999
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CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash $ 1,940 $ 3,547,011
Receivable from related parties 5,918 -
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 200 200
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 8,058 3,547,211
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - net of accumulated
depreciation 31,846 24,750
OTHER ASSETS:
Technology rights - net of accumulated
amortization of $134,128 at December 31,
1999 - 7,913,559
Organization and patent costs - net of
accumulated amortization 26,587 24,573
Deferred financing costs 2,361 -
Other assets 7,551 9,751
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 76,403 $ 11,519,844
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIENCY) EQUITY
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CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Notes payable $ - $ 450,000
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 1,716,809 3,139,204
Deferred revenue 225,000 225,000
Current portion of convertible debentures - 2,660,000
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,941,809 6,474,204
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CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES - Less current
maturities 6,970,000 3,900,000
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 8,911,80 10,374,204
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COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND OTHER MATTERS
(Notes 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 13, and 16)
STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIENCY) EQUITY:
Preferred stock - $0.01 par value;
1,000,000 shares authorized; -0- shares
issued and outstanding - -
Common stock - $0.00025 par value;
50,000,000 shares authorized; 19,621,882
and 39,399,343 shares issued and outstanding
at December 31, 1998 and December 31, 1999,
respectively 4,905 9,850
Additional paid-in capital 15,452,783 31,873,696
Unearned financing costs (47,500) -
Deficit accumulated during the development stage (24,245,594) (30,737,906)
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIENCY) EQUITY (8,835,406) 1,145,640
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
(DEFICIENCY) EQUITY $ 76,403 $ 11,519,844
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Period
from Inception
For the Years Ended December 31, (May 26, 1995)
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1997 1998 1999 1999
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REVENUES - Sale of technology to related party $ - $ - $ 150,000 $ 150,000
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OPERATING EXPENSES:
Research and development 1,007,671 1,039,591 1,233,158 4,663,263
Consulting fees 553,295 293,323 477,746 1,868,617
Compensatory element of stock issuances pursuant
to consulting and other agreements 839,550 422,200 1,312,679 3,783,906
Other general and administrative expenses 1,262,067 1,263,174 2,277,113 5,384,066
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 3,662,583 3,018,288 5,300,696 15,699,852
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OPERATING LOSS (3,662,583) (3,018,288) (5,150,696) (15,549,852)
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OTHER EXPENSES:
Interest expense 270,740 552,971 588,024 1,455,157
Amortization of deferred and unearned financing
costs 8,507,919 4,242,884 297,314 13,276,619
Litigation settlement - in shares of stock - - 456,278 456,278
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TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES 8,778,659 4,795,855 1,341,616 15,188,054
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NET LOSS $(12,441,242) $ (7,814,143) $ (6,492,312) $ (30,737,906)
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BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE
(Notes 2 and 11) $ (0.71) $ (.40) $ (.27)
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES
USED IN BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS
PER SHARE (Notes 2 and 11) 17,581,711 19,323,098 24,477,178
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIENCY) EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD FROM INCEPTION (MAY 26, 1995) TO DECEMBER 31, 1995
AND THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996, 1997, 1998 AND 1999
Common Stock Additional
Date of ------------------------------ Paid-in
Period Ended December 31, 1995: Transaction Shares Amount Capital
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(1)
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
Year Ended December 31, 1996:
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Issuance of stock ($0.25 per share) Various 1,278,000 320 319,180
Exercise of stock options 01/18/96 600,000 150 -
Issuance of stock for consulting fees ($0.34375 per share) 03/22/96 160,000 40 54,960
Issuance of stock for consulting fees ($0.0625 per share) 05/15/96 2,628,000 657 163,593
Issuance of stock for consulting fees ($0.590625 per share) 06/19/96 1,500,000 375 885,563
Issuance of stock for consulting fees ($1.82 per share) 11/12/96 57,036 14 104,275
Issuance of stock pursuant to bridge financing ($1.81325 per share) 12/96 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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Unearned During the
Due from Financing Development
Period Ended December 31, 1995: Stockholders Costs Stage Total
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Founder shares issued ($0.00025 per share) $ - $ - $ - $ -
Issuance of stock for offering consulting fees $0.0625 per share) - - - 27,500
Issuance of stock ($0.0625 and $0.25 per share) (3,000) - - 552,000
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)
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Balance - December 31, 1995 (3,000) - (513,226) 43,376
Year Ended December 31, 1996:
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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 financial statements.
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EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIENCY) EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD FROM INCEPTION (MAY 26, 1995) TO DECEMBER 31, 1995
AND THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996, 1997, 1998 AND 1999
Common Stock Additional
Date of ------------------------------ Paid-in
Year Ended December 31, 1997: Transaction Shares Amount Capital
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(1)
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 - - -
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Balance - December 31, 1997 18,928,836 $ 4,732 $ 12,892,313
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Accumulated
Unearned During the
Due from Financing Development
Year Ended December 31, 1997: Stockholders Costs Stage Total
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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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(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 financial statements.
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EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIENCY) EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD FROM INCEPTION (MAY 26, 1995) TO DECEMBER 31, 1995
AND THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996, 1997, 1998 AND 1999
Common Stock Additional
Date of ------------------------------ Paid-in
Year Ended December 31, 1998: Transaction Shares Amount Capital
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(1)
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 - - -
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Balance - December 31, 1998 19,621,882 $ 4,905 $ 15,452,783
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Accumulated
Unearned During the
Due from Financing Development
Year Ended December 31, 1998: Stockholders Costs Stage Total
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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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(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 financial statements.
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EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIENCY) EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD FROM INCEPTION (MAY 26, 1995) TO DECEMBER 31, 1995
AND THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996, 1997, 1998 AND 1999
Common Stock Additional
Date of ------------------------------ Paid-in
Year Ended December 31, 1999: Transaction Shares Amount Capital
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(1)
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
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Accumulated
Unearned During the
Due from Financing Development
Year Ended December 31, 1999: Stockholders Costs Stage Total
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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
(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 financial statements.
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EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIENCY) EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD FROM INCEPTION (MAY 26, 1995) TO DECEMBER 31, 1995
AND THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996, 1997, 1998 AND 1999
Common Stock Additional
Date of ------------------------------ Paid-in
Year Ended December 31, 1999:(Continued) Transaction Shares Amount Capital
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(1)
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 - - -
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Balance - December 31, 1999 39,399,343 $ 9,850 $ 31,873,696
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Unearned During the
Due from Financing Development
Year Ended December 31, 1999:(Continued) Stockholders Costs Stage Total
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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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(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 financial statements.
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EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Period
For the Years Ended December 31, from Inception
---------------------------------------------- (May 26, 1995) to
1997 1998 1999 December 31, 1999
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss $ (12,441,242) $ (7,814,143) $ (6,492,312) $ (30,737,906)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used by
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 4,810 7,896 144,459 158,356
Amortization of deferred and unearned financing costs 8,507,919 4,242,884 297,314 13,276,619
Stock issued for license - - - 37,500
Consulting fees satisfied by stock issuances 839,550 442,200 1,312,679 3,783,906
Modification of warrants issued - - 123,500 123,500
Issuance of stock in settlement of litigation - - 456,278 456,278
Cash provided by (used in) the change in assets and
liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in advances to related parties 84,000 - 5,918 -
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses (8,561) 21,339 - (200)
Increase in other assets - (4,400) (2,200) (9,751)
Increase in accrued liabilities 284,650 792,036 1,578,155 2,947,157
Increase in deferred revenue 225,000 - - 225,000
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NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES (2,503,874) (2,332,188) (2,576,209) (9,739,541)
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Organization and patent costs (5,162) - - (31,358)
Capital expenditures (6,391) (23,628) (1,200) (42,192)
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NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (11,553) (23,628) (1,200) (73,550)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from exercise of stock options - - - 150
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock - - 5,345,500 6,187,000
Net proceeds from notes payable - - 450,000 450,000
Proceeds from exercise of warrants - - 327,000 327,000
Offering costs 75,000 - - (2,898)
Repayment by stockholders - - - 3,000
Proceeds from bridge notes - - - 2,000,000
Repayment of bridge notes - (2,000,000) - (2,000,000)
Proceeds from Convertible Debentures 3,000,000 4,000,000 - 7,000,000
Borrowings from stockholders 420,140 - - 561,140
Repayment to stockholders (420,140) - - (561,140)
Deferred financing costs (322,000) (260,000) - (604,150)
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 2,753,000 1,740,000 6,122,500 13,360,102
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH 237,573 (615,816) 3,545,071 3,547,011
CASH - BEGINNING 380,183 617,756 1,940 -
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CASH - ENDING $ 617,756 $ 1,940 $ 3,547,011 $ 3,547,011
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Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
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Cash paid during the period for:
Interest $ 270,804 $ 36,990 $ 526 $ 316,447
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Income taxes $ - $ - $ - $ -
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 - BUSINESS
Eurotech, Ltd. (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, existing but
previously unrecognized, and previously "classified"
technologies, 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 Western and
Central Europe, Ukraine, Russia and North America. 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 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
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Affiliates
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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. Accordingly, the Company's proportionate share
of their undistributed earnings or losses are included in the
statement of operations.
At December 31, 1999, investments in companies accounted for
under the equity method consist of the following foreign
companies which are located in Israel:
Chemonol, Ltd. ("Chemonol") 35%
Rademate, Ltd. ("Rademate") 40%
Comsyntech, Ltd. ("Comsyntech") 29%
Remptech, Ltd. ("Remptech") 45%
Sorbtech, Ltd. ("Sorbtech") 24%
Amsil, Ltd. ("Amsil") 29%
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.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO 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 an 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.
Research and Development
------------------------
Research and development expenditures are charged to expense
as incurred, unless they are reimbursed under specific
contracts. Losses incurred on the equity basis in the
Company's interest in six Israeli research and development
companies are included in research and development. In
addition, expenditures in connection with a technology
licensing agreements concluded during December 31, 1997, 1998
and 1999, aggregating $495,000, $227,500 and $236,000,
respectively, were charged to research and development (see
Note 3).
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EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Stock-Based Compensation
------------------------
In October 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
issued SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation"
("SFAS 123"). SFAS 123 requires compensation expense to be
recorded (i) using the new fair value method, or (ii) using
existing accounting rules prescribed by Accounting Principles
Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees" (APB 25") and related interpretations with proforma
disclosure of what net income and earnings per share would
have been had the Company adopted the new fair value method.
The Company accounts for its stock-based compensation plans in
accordance with the provisions of APB 25.
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 are being
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
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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.
Loss Per Share
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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 and Convertible Debentures, 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.
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EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
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.
Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards
Comprehensive Income
--------------------
Effective January 1, 1998, the Company adopted the provisions
of SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income". SFAS No.
130 establishes standards for reporting comprehensive income,
defined as all changes in equity from non-owner sources.
Adoption of SFAS No. 130 did not have a material effect on the
Company's financial position or results of operations.
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EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Segment Reporting
-----------------
Effective January 1, 1998, the Company adopted the provisions
of SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprise
and Related Information". SFAS No. 131 establishes standards
for the way public enterprises report information about
operating segments in annual financial statements and requires
those enterprises to report selected information about
operating segments in interim financial reports issued to
stockholders. Adoption of SFAS No. 131 did not have a material
effect on the Company's financial position or results of
operations.
Pensions and Postretirement Benefits
------------------------------------
Effective December 29, 1997, the Company adopted Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 132, "Employers'
Disclosures About Pensions and Postretirement Benefits", which
standardizes the disclosure requirements for pensions and
other postretirement benefits. The Statement addresses
disclosure only. It does not address liability measurement or
expense recognition. There was no effect on financial position
or results of operations as a result of adopting SFAS No. 132.
Computerized Software Development
---------------------------------
In March 1998, the American Institute of Certified Public
Accountants issued SOP 98-1, "Accounting for the Costs of
Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use",
which revises the accounting for software development costs
and will require the capitalization of certain costs. The
adoption of SOP 98-1 did not have an effect on the Company's
financial position or results of operations.
NOTE 3 - TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, COLLABORATION, INVESTMENTS, TRANSFER AND
LICENSING AGREEMENTS
a) Collaboration Agreements With Russian Organizations
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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 $408,000,
$236,000 and $352,000, respectively, during the years ended
December 31, 1997, 1998 and 1999.
F-15
EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3 - TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, COLLABORATION, INVESTMENTS, TRANSFER AND
LICENSING AGREEMENTS (Continued)
In addition, pursuant to an agreement with the Kurchatov
Research Holdings, Ltd. ("KRHL"), 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 KRHL 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 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 the agreement, the Company shall pay to
ERBC a royalty equal to 3% of the cost of contracts made by
the Company on which the Company would have any income. In
addition to the royalty payment, on August 26, 1996, the
Company entered into an agreement with KRHL pursuant to which
it assigned to KRHL 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).
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,
1997, 1998 and 1999 approximated $102,000, $172,000 and
$701,000, respectively, which reduced the Company's investment
in these six companies to zero.
F-16
EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3 - TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, COLLABORATION, INVESTMENTS, TRANSFER AND
LICENSING AGREEMENTS
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. In furtherance of this
venture, the Company has opened an office at the premises of
TEI in Haifa, Israel, has identified three technology
development projects for investment, and has agreed to invest
in a fourth such project, involving certain polyurethane
technology with potential use in paints and coatings. Pursuant
to that 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, totalling $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 35% of Chemonol.
On October 20, 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. In addition, the
Company has an option to acquire additional voting stock for
$30,000 and if the Company does not exercise this option by
March 1, 2000, it will expire.
For the year ended December 31, 1999, the Company has made
payments of $305,000.
On March 2, 1998, the Company entered into an agreement to
invest $60,000 in Rademate, Ltd. 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.
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) equal 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, 1998
and 1999, the Company had made payments of $30,000 and
$60,000, respectively.
F-17
EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3 - TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, COLLABORATION, INVESTMENTS, TRANSFER AND
LICENSING AGREEMENTS
Incubator for Technological Entrepreneurship - Kiryat
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Weizmann, 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.
Ofek Le-Oleh Foundation
-----------------------
During August 1997, the Company entered into an informal
agreement in principle with the Ofek Le-Oleh Foundation
("Foundation") to participate in certain technology research
and development projects sponsored by the Foundation.
Pursuant to that informal agreement, the Company agreed to
invest, pursuant to written agreements, up to $60,000 per
company in Comsyntech, Ltd. ("Comsyntech") and Remptech, Ltd.
("Remptech"), Israeli corporations established to own and
develop technology, in exchange for 20% of Comsyntech's and
Remptech's voting equity. For the years ended December 31,
1997, 1998 and 1999, the Company has made payments of $21,000,
$26,000 and $73,000, respectively, per company, to Comsyntech
and Remptech. On February 25 and May 19, 1998, the Company
entered into two additional written agreements to invest
$60,000 per company in Sorbtech Ltd. ("Sorbtech") and Amsil
Ltd. ("Amsil"), Israeli corporations established to own and
develop technology in exchange for 20% of Sorbtech and Amsil
voting stock. For the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1999,
the Company has made aggregate payments of $60,000 and $-0-,
respectively, to each company.
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, in total, in the
following four companies: Remptech, Ltd., Comsyntech, Ltd.,
Amsil, Ltd. and Sorbtech, Ltd. in exchange for additional
voting equity. As of December 31, 1999, the Company has made
payments of $210,000 in total.
F-18
EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3 - TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, COLLABORATION, INVESTMENTS, TRANSFER AND
LICENSING AGREEMENTS (Continued)
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.
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 fee as acquired research
and development and, in accordance with FASB Interpretation
No. 4, has charged the license fee of $187,500 research and
development expenses during the year ended December 31, 1998.
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.
F-19
EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3 - TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, COLLABORATION, INVESTMENTS, TRANSFER AND
LICENSING AGREEMENTS (Continued)
e) 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.
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 has accounted for this technology license fee as
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 KRHL for $500,000 and a royalty equal to 6% of
the gross revenue from this technology. 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 KRHL experienced over the last few
years.
f) 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.
F-20
EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 4 - TECHNOLOGY INTEREST ACQUIRED
On August 26, 1996, the Company entered into an agreement with
KRHL pursuant to which it assigned to KRHL 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 KRHL. In exchange for the
KRHL shares, the Company issued 4,530,000 shares of its own
common stock valued at $4,841,438. The beneficial owners of
the exchanged KRHL shares consist of various Russian
scientists and researchers.
In an agreement, dated as of November 30, 1999, KRHL released
to the Company all of its rights in EKOR for the following
consideration provided by the Company:
o Released to KRHL all of the Company's royalty rights
in the Re-sealable Container Systems and TetraPak
Container technologies.
o Surrendered to KRHL the shares the Company had
acquired from CIS valued at $4,841,438 (Note 11).
o Issued to KRHL 2,000,000 shares of Eurotech's common
stock valued at $2,137,500.
o Agreed to pay to KRHL a royalty of 2% of gross sales,
as defined, received by Eurotech from all products
and services of EKOR by Eurotech, and
o Assumed KRHL's obligations to Spinneret Financial
Systems, Inc. Spinneret had previously loaned to KRHL
$750,000 pursuant to convertible notes on which KRHL
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 Eurotech common stock valued
at $1,068,750.
The total consideration provided to KRHL for the acquired
technology interest in EKOR totalled $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.
F-21
EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 5 - MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
Machinery and equipment consisted of the following:
December 31,
--------------------------
1998 1999
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Cost $ 40,972 $ 42,192
Less: Accumulated depreciation 9,126 17,443
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$ 31,846 $ 24,749
============ ============
Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 1997,
1998 and 1999 amounted to $2,897, $5,832 and $8,316,
respectively.
NOTE 6 - ORGANIZATION AND PATENT COSTS
Organization and patent costs consisted of the following:
December 31,
--------------------------
1998 1999
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Organization cost $ 1,557 $ 1,557
Cost of patents 29,801 29,801
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31,358 31,358
Less: Accumulated amortization 4,771 6,785
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$ 26,587 $ 24,573
============ ============
Patent costs capitalized during 1997 and 1998 represent legal
and other costs related to filing of patent applications in
various countries.
Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 1997,
1998 and 1999 amounted to $1,913, $2,064 and $2,014,
respectively.
F-22
EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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.
NOTE 8 - 8% CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
On November 27, 1997, the Company sold through a private
placement $3,000,000, 8% Convertible Debenture notes, 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 through a private
placement $3,000,000, 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 through a private placement
$1,000,000, 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 are exercisable over
two years.
During the year ended December 31, 1998, a debenture holder
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.
See Note 11 for further discussion of the 8% Convertible
Debentures.
F-23
EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 8 - 8% CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES (Continued)
Convertible debentures consist of the following:
December 31,
--------------------------
1998 1999
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November 27, 1997 8%
Convertible Debentures $ 2,970,000 $ 2,660,000
February 23, 1998 8%
Convertible Debentures 3,000,000 3,000,000
July 20, 1998 8%
Convertible Debentures 1,000,000 900,000
------------ ------------
Total 6,970,000 6,560,000
Less: Current maturities - 2,660,000
------------ ------------
Long-term Portion $ 6,970,000 $ 3,900,000
============ ============
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 and can be
exchanged for 8% Convertible Debentures under terms similar to
the current outstanding debentures discussed above. These
notes were satisfied in full in January 2000 (see Note 14).
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.
F-24
EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 9 - ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Accrued liabilities consist of the following:
December 31,
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1998 1999
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Interest $ 549,479 $ 1,087,490
Penalties related to
registration rights 350,000 1,120,000
Professional fees 352,234 471,119
Consulting fees 375,950 272,894
Other 89,146 187,701
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$ 1,716,809 $ 3,139,204
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NOTE 10 - INCOME TAXES
The Company was not required to provide for a provision for
income taxes for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1998 and
1999 as a result of net operating losses incurred during those
years.
The components of deferred tax assets and liabilities at
December 31, 1998 and 1999 are as follows:
[Download Table]
1998 1999
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Deferred Tax Assets:
Net operating losses carryforwards $ 2,885,000 $ 5,003,000
Start-up costs 70,000 59,800
Research and development costs 246,000 246,000
Compensatory element of stock issuances 4,003,000 4,071,000
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Total Gross Deferred Tax Assets 7,204,000 9,379,800
Less: Valuation allowance (7,204,000) (9,379,800)
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Net Deferred Tax Assets $ - $ -
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The net change in the valuation allowance for deferred tax
assets was an increase of approximately $2,175,800.
F-25
EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 10 - INCOME TAXES (Continued)
As of December 31, 1999, the Company had available
approximately $14,715,000 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 and 1999 NOL expire in
the years 2018 and 2019, 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:
[Download Table]
1997 1998 1999
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Federal statutory rate (34.0)% (34.0)% (34.0)%
Non-deductible expenses and losses 1.0 11.8 1.0
Increase in valuation allowance 33.0 22.2 33.0
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Effective rate -0-% -0-% -0-%
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NOTE 11 - STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY
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
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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.
F-26
EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 11 - STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY (Continued)
First Offering (Continued)
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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.
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.
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EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 11 - STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY (Continued)
Third Offering/Bridge Financing (Continued)
-------------------------------
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 has been 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.
The common shares issued under the December 1996 agreement and
December 1997 extension agreement totalled 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, 1997, 1998 and 1999 amounted to $7,218,219,
$531,249 and $-0-, respectively.
Costs associated with this offering allocated to the
promissory notes, which amounted to $22,150, have been
capitalized and are being amortized as financing costs over
the life of the notes. For the years ended December 31, 1997,
1998 and 1999, amortization related to the promissory note
costs amounted to $20,304, $-0- and $-0-, respectively.
F-28
EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 11 - STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY (Continued)
Fourth Offering/November 27, 1997 8% Convertible Debentures
-----------------------------------------------------------
On November 27, 1997, the Company sold through a private
placement $3,000,000, 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,
at the option of Eurotech, is convertible into common stock at
the 70% conversion rate.
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 note 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)
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 is either not filed with the SEC on or prior to
January 15, 1998, or, if filed, is not declared effective by
the SEC on or prior to February 16, 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 1998 and, accordingly, the Company accrued $180,000 for
liquidated damages in accordance with this debenture
agreement.
F-29
EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 11 - STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY (Continued)
Fourth Offering/November 27, 1997 8% Convertible Debentures
-----------------------------------------------------------
(Continued)
The Company has assigned a value of $1,337,143 to the
beneficial conversion feature of the debentures and $134,400
to the 60,000 warrants issued 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 is 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, 1997, 1998 and 1999, amortization of
such unearned financing cost amounted to $227,958, $1,193,585
and $50,000, 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,
1997, 1998 and 1999, amortization related to such costs
amounted to $89,170, $382,910 and $-0-, respectively. During
the year ended December 31, 1998, a debenture holder converted
$30,000 of principal and $2,169 of accrued interest into
100,002 shares of common stock.
Fifth Offering/February 23, 1998 8% Convertible Debenture
---------------------------------------------------------
Offering
--------
On February 23, 1998, the Company sold through a private
placement $3,000,000, 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.
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.
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EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 11 - STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY (Continued)
Fifth Offering/February 23, 1998 8% Convertible Debenture
---------------------------------------------------------
Offering (Continued)
--------
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 note 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 has assigned a value of $1,000,000 to the
debentures' beneficial conversion feature and $100,000 to the
60,000 warrants, and such amount is being 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.
Proceeds from the sale of the 3,000,000, 8% Convertible
Debenture notes 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 has been
recorded as deferred financing costs and is being amortized
over 180 days commencing February 23, 1998. For the year ended
December 31, 1998, amortization related to such costs amounted
to $235,000.
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EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 11 - STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY (Continued)
Sixth Offering/July 20, 1998 8% Convertible Debenture Offering
--------------------------------------------------------------
On July 20, 1998, the Company sold through a private placement
$1,000,000, 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 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 and 1999, amortization related to such costs amounted
to $427,500 and $47,500, respectively.
Proceeds from the sale of the 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 and 1999,
amortization of such costs amounted to $22,500 and $2,500,
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.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO 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 an
accredited investor, of 1,882,353 shares of its common stock
and warrants to purchase 200,000 of its common shares to one
investor, resulting in net proceeds to the Company of
$2,832,000. Pursuant to the terms of the sale, the Company may
be 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.
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 $22 million value of its common shares.
The share 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.
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.
F-33
EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO 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 KRHL in exchange for 4,530,000 shares of its own
common stock.
The KRHL 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 KRHL 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 Eurotech pursuant to this purchase (Note 4).
F-34
EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 11 - STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY (Continued)
Warrants
--------
At December 31, 1999, the Company had outstanding warrants to
purchase 1,426,250 shares of the Company's common stock at
prices ranging from $0.36 to $5.02 as described below.
Pursuant to a financial consulting agreements, in April of
1996, the Company agreed to issue warrants to purchase 600,000
shares of common stock. The warrants are 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 470,000 warrants were cancelled pursuant to a
settlement agreement dated November 1999 (see Note 13). During
1999, the warrant exercise price was reduced to $.05 per share
resulting in a charge to operations of $123,000 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. For the years ended December 31, 1997 and
1998, no warrants were exercised. During 1999, warrants to
purchase 200,000 shares of common stock were exercised,
resulting in net proceeds to the Company of $350,000.
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 may be exercised commencing
January 1, 1998 and expire 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.
Pursuant to a financial consulting agreement in December of
1997, a consultant was issued warrants to purchase 35,000
shares of common stock at $4.73 per share. The warrants may be
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.
Pursuant to the Convertible Debenture financing completed in
November of 1997, the Company issued to the purchasers of the
convertible debenture notes 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 may be exercised over a two-year period ending
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.
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EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 11 - STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY (Continued)
Warrants (Continued)
--------
Pursuant to the Convertible Debenture financings completed on
February 23, 1998 and July 20, 1998, the Company issued, to
the purchasers of the convertible debenture notes, 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 may be exercised over the two-year
period ending 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, 1999, an officer and two
board members were granted warrants to purchase a total of
275,000 common shares at an exercise price of $0.75 per share
for 50,000 warrants and $1 for 225,000 warrants. The warrants
are exercisable exercised over a three-year period.
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 December of 1999, as part of the sale of the Company's
securities, warrants to purchase 200,000 shares of the
Company's common stock were sold to the investor. The warrants
are exercisable over five years at an exercise price of 125%
of the closing bid price at December 31, 1999.
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:
[Download Table]
Warrants to purchase common stock 1,426,250
Convertible Debentures (assumed conversion at December 31, 1999
market value price and at largest discount) 4,000,000
------------
Total as of December 31, 1999 5,426,250
============
Substantial issuance after December 31, 1999 through March 15,
2000:
Sale of common stock for cash 1,200,000
============
Issuance of common stock and warrants for payment of
interest, penalties and principal of debt 1,039,655
============
Technology rights acquired 54,000
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EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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 in August 1999. 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 (or any
director of, or consultant or advisor to, the Corporation, as
may be selected by the committee) 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.
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, 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 years ended December
31, 1997 and 1998.
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EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 12 - 1995 AND 1999 STOCK OPTION PLANS (Continued)
A summary of the Company's stock option activity and related
information follows:
[Download Table]
Weighted
Shares Under Option Price Average
Option Per Share Exercise Price
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Balance at December 31, 1998: - - -
Granted 650,000 $0.32 - $0.71 $0.68
Exercised - - - -
Cancelled - - - -
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Balance at December 31, 1999 650,000 $0.32 - $0.71 $0.68
============= ============= ==============
The weighted-average fair value of options granted during 1999
was $0.68. The weighted-average remaining contractual life for
options outstanding as of December 31, 1999 was 9 years.
Stock options for 650,000 were exercisable at December 31,
1999.
In estimating the value of options and certain warrants issued
to employees and consultants pursuant to the accounting
provisions SFAS 123, the Company used the following
assumptions:
[Download Table]
December 31,
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1997 1998 1999
------- ------- -------
Risk-free interest rate 5% 5% 5%
Expected life 2 years 2 years 5 years
Expected volatility 99% 33% 33%
Dividend yield 0 0 0
If such accounting provisions of SFAS 123 were applied to the
year ended December 31, 1999, then the Company's net loss and
the net loss per share would have been $7,742,000 and $0.32,
respectively. There is no proforma effect for the years ended
December 31, 1997 and 1998.
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EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO 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
a new office located in Washington, D.C. for a one year lease
at $1,900 per month.
Commencing March 1997, the Company rented office space at the
premises of Technion Entrepreneurial Incubator, Ltd., in
Haifa, Israel, on a month-to-month tenancy basis at the rate
of $300 per month.
Rent expense for all premise operating leases was
approximately $42,000, $58,864 and $40,790 for the years ended
December 31, 1997, 1998 and 1999, respectively.
Employment Agreement
--------------------
On January 11, 1999, the Company entered into an employment
agreement with its current president. The agreement provides
for $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.
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EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 13 - COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND OTHER MATTERS
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.
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 is 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.
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 will receive 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 will issue a number of shares of common stock equal
to $6,000 per month. The number of shares will be determined
based on the bid price 5 days prior to issuance.
F-40
EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO 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
will receive 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 will issue a number of shares of
common stock equal to $6,000 per month. The number of shares
will be determined based on the closing bid price 5 days prior
to issuance.
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.
NOTE 13 - COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND OTHER MATTERS (Continued)
International Operations
------------------------
The Company has strategic alliances, collaboration agreements
and licensing agreements with entities which are based in
Russia and Ukraine. Both of these countries have experienced
volatile and frequently unfavorable economic, political and
social conditions. The Russian economy and the Ukraine economy
are characterized by declining gross domestic production,
significant inflation, increasing rates of unemployment and
underemployment, unstable currencies, and high levels of
governmental debt as compared to gross domestic production.
The prospects of wide-spread insolvencies and the collapse of
various economic sectors exist in both countries.
In view of the foregoing, the Company's business, earnings,
asset values and prospects may be materially and adversely
affected by developments with respect to inflation, interest
rates, currency fluctuations, government policies, price and
wage controls, exchange control regulations, taxation,
expropriation, social instability, and other political,
economic or diplomatic developments in or affecting Russia and
Ukraine. The Company has no control over such conditions and
developments, and can provide no assurance that such
conditions and developments will not adversely affect the
Company's operations.
F-41
EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 13 - COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND OTHER MATTERS (Continued)
Risk of Environmental Liability; Present Lack of Environmental
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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.
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.
F-42
EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 13 - COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND OTHER MATTERS (Continued)
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-judgement 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.
NOTE 14 - SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Non-Cash Transactions
---------------------
1997:
-----
During the year ended December 31, 1997, the Company issued
205,000 shares of common stock to settle liabilities of
$839,550 associated with consulting services.
1998:
-----
During the year ended December 31, 1998, a holder of
debentures exercised the right under the November 27, 1997
convertible debenture bond agreement to convert principal of
$30,000 and accrued interest of $2,194 into 100,002 shares of
the Company's common stock.
F-43
EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 14 - SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Continued)
Non-Cash Transactions (Continued)
---------------------
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
totalling $8,047,688 (Note 4).
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.
NOTE 16 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Sale of Common Stock
--------------------
Pursuant to amended terms of an additional agreement with
Woodward LLC, on March 2, 2000, the Company sold 1,200,000
shares of its common stock for net proceeds of approximately
$6,000,000. The purchaser agreed to hold such shares for a
minimum of six months. Additional shares of common stock may
be issuable to the purchaser in the event that the average bid
price of the common stock during the months of September of
2000 and October of 2000 are below $6.58.
Investments in Israel Research and Development Expenses
-------------------------------------------------------
During the period commencing January 1, 2000 to March 15,
2000, the Company made additional investments, aggregating
$725,000, in seven Israeli research and development companies
in return for increased ownership interests.
The additional investments will be charged to research and
development expenses during the year ended December 31, 2000.
Acquisitions
------------
During February 2000, the Company entered into a technology
acquisition agreement with a developer. The Company will form
and 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. The Company will be the controlling
shareholder of Crypto.Com, Inc. upon the formation of
Crypto.Com, Inc.
F-44
EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 16 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Continued)
Employment Agreements
---------------------
During February 2000, the Company entered into an employment
agreement with an existing member of the Company's board of
directors to act as the Company's Executive Vice-President.
The Company agrees to pay the employee an annual salary of
$72,000. In addition, the Company shall issue to the
employees, each year for the next 5 years, a warrant to
purchase 15,000 shares of the Company's common stock at a
purchase price of $1 for year one, $2 for year two, $3 for
year three, $4 for year four and $5 for year five. The term of
the agreement extends through February 6, 2005, at which time
the agreement may be renewed.
During February 2000, the Company entered into an employment
agreement with an individual to act as the Company's Chief
Financial Officer. The Company agrees to pay the employee an
annual salary of $100,000. In addition, the Company issued to
the employee 10,000 restricted shares of the Company's common
stock and a $10,000 signing bonus. The term of the agreement
extends through February 6, 2001, at which time the agreement
may be renewed.
Consulting Agreement
--------------------
During February 2000, the Company entered into a 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 term of the agreement
extends for one year and is renewable at the end of each
contract year.
Lease Agreement
---------------
During February 2000, the Company entered into a lease
agreement for office space at a monthly rental of $435. The
term of the lease is for one year, commencing on February 21,
2000, and terminating on February 20, 2001.
Settlement Agreement
--------------------
During March 2000, the Company entered into a settlement
agreement. Under the agreement, the Company issued 10,000
shares of its common stock in full settlement of the
litigation with a former chief executive officer.
Warrants Exercised
------------------
During January and February 2000, various individuals
exercised warrants and purchased a total of 235,000 shares of
the Company's common stock, for net proceeds to the Company of
$327,500.
F-45
EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 16 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Continued)
Technology Interests Acquired
-----------------------------
Pursuant to a technology purchase agreement dated January 1,
1998 (Note 3c), the Company acquired the rights to a certain
technology from Oleg L. Figovsky, Ph.D., a consultant to the
Company. The acquisition was subject to a royalty, payable to
Professor Figovsky, equal to 49% of the net profits derived by
the Company from such technology. During February 2000, the
Company acquired substantially all (48% out of 49%) of 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 and
54,000 shares of the Company's common stock, and a payment of
$15,000 to an Israeli research institute. The acquisition of
this 48% profit interest reduced the Company's royalty
obligation to 1% of the net profits derived by the Company
from this technology.
Debt Satisfied
--------------
During the period commencing January 1, 2000 to March 15,
2000, the Company satisfied the following obligations, which
were outstanding as of December 31, 1999:
o An accrued liability for legal fee of $125,789 was
paid in full.
o Obligations under a note payable dated January 1999
of $452,142 was paid in full, including accrued
interest of $52,142.
o Accrued interest through December 31, 1999 on the
November 1997, February 1998 and July 1998
Convertible Debentures totalling $902,276 was
satisfied for a cash payment of $451,138 and the
issuance of 289,655 shares of common stock valued at
$451,138.
o 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.
F-46
EUROTECH, LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 16 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Continued)
Settled Penalty to Holders of Convertible Debenture
---------------------------------------------------
In January 2000, the Company settled penalties outstanding
under the November 1997 and February 1998 Convertible
Debenture, resulting from a failure to obtain an effective
registration statement during the 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
is included in accrued liabilities as of December 31, 1999.
In addition, in January 2000, the holders of this 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.
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