The carrying amounts of trade receivables and payables, accrued expenses and other current liabilities approximate fair value due to their short-term nature.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159,
The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
(SFAS No. 159) (now contained in FASB Codification Topic 825-10,
Financial Instruments-Fair Value Option
subsections), which permits companies to choose, at specified election dates, to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently measured at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected would be reported in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. Upfront costs and fees related to items for which the fair value option is elected shall be recognized in earnings as incurred and not deferred. The Company did not elect the fair value option for any of its existing financial instruments other than those already measured at fair value. Therefore, our adoption of FASB Codification Topic 825-10 as of January 1, 2008 did not have an impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
We maintain our cash with high credit quality financial institutions. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation secures each depositor up to $250,000.
Stock-Based Compensation
Prior to January 1, 2006, we elected to follow Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB) No. 25,
Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees
, and related interpretations to account for our employee and director stock options, as permitted by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123,
Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation
(contained in FASB Codification Topic 718,
Compensation-Stock Compensation
). We accounted for stock-based compensation for non-employees under the fair value method prescribed by Topic 718. Effective January 1, 2006, The Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of Topic 718 for all share-based payment awards to employees and directors including stock options, restricted stock units and employee stock purchases related to our employee stock purchase plan. In addition, the Company has applied the provisions of Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 (SAB No. 107), issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, in our adoption of Topic 718.
We adopted FASB Codification Topic 718 using the modified-prospective-transition method. Under this transition method, stock-based compensation expense recognized after the effective date includes: (1) compensation cost for all share-based payments granted prior to, but not yet vested as of January 1, 2006,
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based on the measurement date fair value estimate in accordance with the original provisions of FASB Codification Topic 718, and (2) compensation cost for all share-based payments granted subsequent to January 1, 2006, based on the measurement date fair value estimate in accordance with the provisions of FASB Codification Topic 718. Results from prior periods have not been restated and do not include the impact of FASB Codification Topic 718. For the years ended December 31, 2012 and year ended December 31, 2010, we recognized no stock-based compensation expense under FASB Codification Topic 718 relating to employee and director stock options, restricted stock units or the employee stock purchase plan.
Stock-based compensation expense recognized each period is based on the greater of the value of the portion of share-base payment awards under the straight-line method or the value of the portion of share-based payment awards that is ultimately expected to vest during the period. FASB Codification Topic 718 requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.
Upon adoption of FASB Codification Topic 718, the Company elected to use the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing formula to value share-based payments granted to employees subsequent to January 1, 2006 and elected
to attribute the value of stock-based compensation to expense using the straight-line single option method. These methods were previously used for our pro forma information required under FASB Codification Topic 718.
On November 10, 2005, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Staff Position No. FAS 123(R)-3,
Transition Election Related to Accounting for Tax Effects of Share-Based Payment Awards
, which detailed an alternative transition method for calculating the tax effects of stock-based compensation pursuant to FASB Codification Topic 718. This alternative transition method included simplified methods to establish the beginning balance of the additional paid-in capital pool (APIC pool) related to the tax effects of employee stock-based compensation and to determine the subsequent impact on the APIC pool and Statement of Cash Flows of the tax effects of employee stock-based compensation awards that are outstanding upon adoption of FASB Codification Topic 718. Due to the Companys historical net operating losses, the Company has not recorded the tax effects of employee stock-based compensation and has no APIC pool. Prior to the adoption of FASB Codification Topic 718, all tax benefits of deductions resulting from the exercise of stock options were required to be presented as operating cash flows in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. FASB Codification Topic 718 requires the cash flows resulting from the tax benefits resulting from tax deductions in excess of the compensation cost recognized for those options (excess tax benefits) to be classified as financing cash flows. Due to our historical net operating loss position, we have not recorded these excess tax benefits as of December 31, 2012.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2011, the FASB issued an amendment to the Balance Sheet topic of the ASC, which requires entities to disclose both gross and net information about both financial instruments and transactions eligible for offset in the statement of financial position and instruments and transactions subject to an agreement similar to a master netting agreement. The objective of the disclosure is to facilitate comparison between those entities that prepare their financial statements on the basis of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and those entities that prepare their financial statements on the basis of International Financial Reporting Standards. This standard is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after January 1, 2013. Retrospective presentation for all comparative periods presented is required. Accordingly, the company will adopt this amendment in the first quarter of fiscal year 2014. The company is currently evaluating the impact of adoption on the consolidated financial statements.
In September 2011 and July 2012, the FASB issued amendments to the Intangibles-Goodwill and Other topic of the ASC. Prior to these amendments the company performs a two-step test as outlined by the ASC. Step one of the two-step goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment tests is performed by calculating the fair value of the reporting unit or indefinite-lived intangible asset and comparing the fair value with the carrying amount. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit or indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, then the company is required to perform the second step of the impairment test to measure the amount of the impairment loss, if any. Under the amendments, an entity has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform the current two-step test. If an entity believes, as a result of its qualitative assessment, that it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit or indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount, the quantitative impairment test is required. Otherwise, no further testing is required. An entity can choose
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to perform the qualitative assessment on none, some or all of its reporting units and indefinite-lived intangible assets. Moreover, an entity can bypass the qualitative assessment for any reporting unit or indefinite-lived intangible asset in any period and proceed directly to step one of the impairment test, and then resume performing the qualitative assessment in any subsequent period. The amendment is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. Accordingly, the company will adopt this amendment in fiscal year 2013. The amendment is effective for annual and interim indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. Accordingly, the company will adopt this amendment in fiscal year 2014. The company is currently evaluating the impact of adoption on the consolidated financial statements.
In June 2011, the FASB issued an amendment to the Comprehensive Income topic of the ASC. This amendment eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in shareowners equity and requires entities to present the components of comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. In December 2011, the FASB issued an amendment to the Comprehensive Income topic of the ASC. This amendment deferred the requirement to present on the face of the financial statements reclassification adjustments for items that are reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income while the FASB deliberates this aspect of the proposal. The amendments do not change the items that must be reported in other comprehensive income or when an item of other comprehensive income must be reclassified to net income. The amendments also do not affect how earnings per share is calculated or presented. The guidance, as amended, is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011, with early adoption permitted. The company adopted this guidance for its annual reporting period ended December 31, 2012.
In May 2011, the FASB issued an amendment to the Fair Value Measurement topic of the ASC that includes some enhanced disclosure requirements. The most significant change in disclosures is an expansion of the information required for Level 3 measurements based on unobservable inputs. The amendment is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The company adopted this guidance for its annual reporting period ended December 31, 2012.
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior period balances to conform to the current period presentation.
4. Going Concern Uncertainty
We have incurred net losses in the years ended December 31, 2012 and year ended December 31, 2011 and we have had working capital deficiencies both periods.
Our financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company had: (i) a net loss of ($991,860) from operations; (ii) used ($621,406) in cash from operations; (iii) a total shareholders deficit of ($4,825,194); and (iv) a total net loss of ($1,109,863) for the year ended December 31, 2012. Therefore the ability of the Company to operate as a going concern is still dependent upon its ability (1) to obtain sufficient debt and/or equity capital and/or (2) to begin to generate positive cash flow from operations.
We are seeking various types of additional funding such as issuance of additional common or preferred stock, additional lines of credit, or issuance of subordinated debentures or other forms of debt. The additional funding would alleviate our working capital deficiency and increase profitability. However, it is not possible to predict the success of management's efforts to achieve profitability or to secure additional funding.
If the additional financing or arrangements cannot be obtained, we would be materially and adversely affected and there would be substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and realization of assets and classifications of liabilities necessary if the Company becomes unable to continue as a going concern.
5. Income (Loss) Per Share
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Basic profit / (loss) per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. At December 31, 2012 the Company had outstanding common shares of 489,325,638 used in the calculation of basic earnings per share. Basic Weighted average common shares and equivalents at December 31, 2012 were 475,562,568. As of December 31, 2012 the Company had outstanding preferred shares which would have been assumed to be converted and have a dilutive effect of 21,500,000 common shares. For the years ended, December 31, 2012 and 2011, all of the Company's common stock equivalents were excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per common share because they were anti-dilutive, due to the Company's net loss in those periods.
6. Property, Plant and Equipment
The principal executive office of the Company is located at 96 Park Street, Montclair, New Jersey 07042 75254. Approximately 1,000 square feet of leased premises are at this location. The rent is approximately $13,000 per year. The lease expires in January 2013. We also lease 70 acres associated with our production facilities in Castleberry, Alabama. The rent is approximately $60,000 per year. We had property, plant and equipment, net of depreciation of $366,325 as of December 31, 2012 compared to $302,414 for December 31, 2011 which was due to our leasehold interest and the purchase of equipment for our plant in Alabama used to produce our soil amendment.
7. Capitalized Software Costs
The Company accounts for the development cost of software intended for sale in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 86,
Accounting for Costs of Computer Software to be Sold, Leased, or Otherwise Marketed
, (SFAS No. 86) (now contained in FASB Codification 985-20,
Accounting for Costs of Computer Software to be Sold, Leased, or Otherwise Marketed
). FASB Codification 985-20 requires product development costs to be charged to expense as incurred until technological feasibility is attained. Technological feasibility is attained when the Companys software has completed system testing and been determined viable for its intended use. Accordingly the Company did not capitalize any development costs other than product development costs acquired through a third party purchase. The Company capitalizes software through technology purchases if the related software under development has reached technological feasibility or if there are alternative future uses for the software.
During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company acquired new software to operate and enhance its GPS
system. The development costs of this software, which totaled $116,682, were capitalized and placed in service at the end of September 2007 and are being amortized over their estimate useful life of five years. No such
Capitalized software costs and accumulated amortization were as follows as of December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011:
8. Other Intangible Assets
On June 6, 2008, we acquired a mobile water purification plant and computerized ballast water distribution system from Robert Elfstrom. We agreed to purchase these assets in consideration for 1,000,000 shares of the Companys common stock to be issued as follows: 100,000 shares upon the execution of the Bill of Sale and the remaining balance of shares to be issued in increments of 300,000 shares each time we accumulate net revenues of $2,000,000 from the utilization of the technology. We initially recorded the asset at the fair value of the full 1,000,000 shares at the date of the sale, which was $215,000, and recorded a liability for the remaining 900,000 shares to be issued. As of December 31, 2012, no revenues had been generated from this technology and thus no additional shares had been issued. We determined that it was more appropriate to reverse the liability for the remaining contingent shares and to reduce the value of the assets to the fair value of the 100,000 shares issued at execution of the agreement, or $21,500. If and when the remaining shares are issued, they will be recorded as a royalty expense. However, during 2009 a dispute had arisen with Mr. Elfstrom concerning his performance under this arrangement which we felt would directly impact the success of the System. All unpaid compensation whether in stock or fees has been withheld pending final negotiation with Mr. Elfstrom. We have also made arrangements with a manufacturing/ joint
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venture partner for the production of our own Mobile PureWater System (MPWS) which is now being demonstrated in Nigeria and has been offered to several relief agencies. The next generation of the MPWS has been completed by the same manufacturer and is being test in New Jersey.
9. Notes Payable to Related Parties
From time to time certain employees and/or officers advance funds to the Company in order for the Company to meet its operating needs or make payments directly on the Companys behalf. Such advances were recorded as liabilities on the Companys balance sheet in previous years. The amounts were loaned to the Company without any formal note agreement and do not bear interest. In December of 2011, we entered into two separate notes with Peter Ubaldi, our CEO, and Joseph Battiato, our Chairman to formalize the advancements that had been made by the three individuals. Thus, we entered promissory notes with Mr. Ubaldi for $638,072; Mr. Battiato for $297,746; respectively, which incorporated all previous amounts due to the two individuals from previous advancements, notes payable and in the case of Mr. Ubaldi, amounts accrued for wages and benefits (the Master Notes). The Master Notes bear interest at 10.00% per annum.
10. Notes Payable
In March 2005, we obtained $134,500 under a financing arrangement bearing interest at 7.00% per annum from entity affiliated with our chief executive officer. The note originally matured on September 28, 2005. The note was amended in January 2006 to incorporate the related accrued interest of $7,375 into the principal of the note and extend the maturity date through April 28, 2006. The note is uncollateralized and the proceeds were utilized for working capital. The note is past due and in default. As of December 31, 2012, $186,266 was outstanding on the loan payable.
We have a note payable to Monet Acquisition, LLC, an unaffiliated third party. The note bears interest at a rate of 10.00% per annum and matured on April 25, 2010. It is personally guaranteed by our chief executive officer. The note is past due and in default. As of December 31, 2012, $148,402 is outstanding on the loan payable.
In March 2006, we entered into a note payable for $27,000. This note bears interest at a rate of 7.00% per annum and originally matured on May 27, 2006. The maturity date was extended through December 31, 2007. The note is past due and in default. As of December 31, 2012, $36,458 is outstanding on the loan payable.
On December 1, 2006, we entered into a promissory note with a former director in the amount of $195,000 which bears interest at a fixed rate of 8.00% per annum. The note matured in February of 2007 and is currently in default. As December 31, 2012, $304,600 is outstanding on the loan payable.
In February 2006, we obtained funds under a convertible promissory note with an unaffiliated third party in the amount of $100,000 which bears interest at 10.00% per year. The note matured on February 1, 2007 and is convertible into shares of our common stock at a fixed rate. On January 24, 2011, the company issued 500,000 shares of its common stock as consideration to extend the note due date to December 31, 2011. As of December 31, 2012, $138,946 is outstanding on the loan payable and the note is currently in default.
From time to time a former employee had advanced the company money to fund operations. As of December 31, 2012, we owe this former employee $54,587 for such advances. There is no interest associated with these advances.
We entered into a letter agreement with a former employee in March 2007. Per the terms of this agreement, we were to pay the former employee $12,000 in monthly installment payments with the entire balance being fully paid no later than November 15, 2007. There is no interest associated with letter agreement. No payments have been made related to this agreement. The note is past due and in default. As of December 31, 2012, $12,000 is outstanding on the loan payable.
In February 2008, we entered into a promissory note for $50,000. The note bears interest at a fixed rate of 12.00% per annum and matured on January 31, 2010. On January 24, 2011 the company issued 500,000 shares of its common stock as consideration to extend the note due date to December 31, 2011. The note is convertible at any time to shares of our common stock at a fixed rate. The note is past due and in default. As of December 31, 2012, $68,500 is outstanding on the loan payable.
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In February 2008, we entered into a promissory note for $50,000. The note bears interest at a fixed rate of 12.00% per annum and matures on January 31, 2010. On January 24, 2011 the company issued 500,000 shares of its common stock as consideration to extend the note due date to December 31, 2011. The note is convertible at any time to shares of our common stock at a fixed rate. The note is past due and in default. As of December 31, 2012, $89,000 is outstanding on the loan payable.
In September 2008, we entered into a $100,000 settlement agreement with an unaffiliated third party, of which $25,000 was paid in cash and the remaining $75,000 was to be paid by November 21, 2008. No additional payments
have been made. The amount is past due and in default. There is no interest rate associated with this settlement agreement. As of December 31, 2012, $75,000 is outstanding on the loan payable.
In February 2009, we entered into a promissory note for $107,500 with an unaffiliated third party. The note bears interest at a rate of 10.00% per annum and matured on January 31, 2010. The note was extended to August 9, 2010. The note is collateralized by our pledge of 2,150,000 shares of our preferred A shares convertible at a 10 to 1 ratio of common stock. The pledged collateral is to be held in escrow until an event of default or payment in full of the loan. This loan is in default and as of December 31, 2012, $149,286 is outstanding.
On September 17, 2010, we entered into a convertible promissory note with Asher Enterprises, Inc., an unaffiliated third party, for a principal amount of $27,500 ($25,000 net to the Company after paying $2,500 in finance related charges). The promissory note had an interest rate of 8.00% per annum, a default interest rate of 22.00%, and matured on January 30, 2011. Asher Enterprises had an option to convert the note in shares of our common stock any time after six months from the date of the note at conversion rate equal to a 49.0% discount to the three lowest closing market prices for the 10 days preceding its election to convert. Asher Enterprises elected to convert its note into 1,750,958 shares of our common stock pursuant to the terms of the convertible promissory note. These shares were issued on April 18, 2011. As of December 31, 2012, $0 was outstanding.
On October 8, 2010, we entered into a convertible promissory note with Asher Enterprises, Inc., an unaffiliated third party, for a principal amount of $25,000. The promissory note had an interest rate of 8.00% per annum, a default interest rate of 22.00%, and matured on January 30, 2011. Asher Enterprises had an option to convert the note in shares of our common stock any time after six months from the date of the note at conversion rate equal to a 49.0% discount to the three lowest closing market prices for the 10 days preceding its election to convert. Asher Enterprises elected to convert its note into 3,015,309 shares of our common stock pursuant to the terms of the convertible promissory note. These shares were issued on April 18, 2011. As of December 31, 2012, $0 was outstanding.
On November 17, 2010, we entered into a convertible promissory note with Asher Enterprises, Inc., an unaffiliated third party, for a principal amount of $27,500 ($25,000 net to the Company after paying $2,500 in finance related charges). The promissory note had an interest rate of 8.00% per annum, a default interest rate of 22.00%, and matured on January 30, 2011. Asher Enterprises had an option to convert the note in shares of our common stock any time after six months from the date of the note at conversion rate equal to a 49.0% discount to the three lowest closing market prices for the 10 days preceding its election to convert. Asher Enterprises elected to convert its note into 3,647,192 shares of our common stock pursuant to the terms of the convertible promissory note. These shares were issued on April 18, 2011. As of December 31, 2012, $0 was outstanding.
On December 15, 2010, we entered into a convertible promissory note for a principal amount of $200,000 with an unaffiliated third party. The promissory note has an interest rate of 8.00% per annum, and matured on August 19, 2011. The note is currently in default. As of December 31, 2012 $232,701 is due and outstanding on the note.
On April 1, 2011, we entered into a convertible promissory note with Asher Enterprises, Inc., an unaffiliated third party, for a principal amount of $32,500. The promissory note had an interest rate of 8.00% per annum, a default interest rate of 22.00%, and matured on January 30, 2011. Asher Enterprises had an option to convert the note in shares of our common stock any time after six months from the date of the note at conversion rate equal to a 49.0% discount to the three lowest closing market prices for the 10 days preceding its election to convert. As a result we booked a beneficial conversion feature of $31,225. We made a partial repayment of $4,500 and prepayment penalty of $7,500. This note was converted into 7,413,181 shares of common stock on October 17, 2011. As of December 31, 2012, $0 was outstanding.
On May 3, 2011, we entered into a convertible promissory note with Asher Enterprises, Inc., an unaffiliated third party, for a principal amount of $32,500. The promissory note has an interest rate of 8.00% per annum, a default interest rate of 22.00%, and matured on January 30, 2011. Asher Enterprises may elect to convert the note in shares
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of our common stock any time after six months from the date of the note at conversion rate equal to a 49.0% discount to the three lowest closing market prices for the 10 days preceding its election to convert. As a result we booked a beneficial conversion feature of $31,225. We repaid this note prior to maturity; therefore, we paid a prepayment penalty of $17,532. As of December 31, 2012, $0 was outstanding.
On July 18, 2011, we entered into a convertible promissory note with Asher Enterprises, Inc., an unaffiliated third party, for a principal amount of $27,500. The promissory note has an interest rate of 8.00% per annum, a default interest rate of 22.00%, and matured on January 30, 2011. Asher Enterprises may elect to convert the note in shares of our common stock any time after six months from the date of the note at conversion rate equal to a 42.0% discount to the three lowest closing market prices for the 10 days preceding its election to convert. As a result we booked a beneficial conversion feature of $19,914. As of December 31, 2011 the outstanding balance was $28,323. On January 26, 2012, January 31, 2012 and February 15, 2012, Asher elected to convert this note into 1,904,763, 1,562,500 and
1,081,967 shares of our common stock, respectively, for a total of 4,549,230 shares of our common stock. As of December 31, 2012, $0 was outstanding.
On August 12, 2011, we entered into a promissory note to provided financing up to $1,500,000 with an interest rate of 10% per annum on the outstanding balance, with a due date of August 11, 2014. On August 12, 2011 we received the first advance of $225,000. On August 26, 2011 we received a second advance of $225,000. On October 21, 2011 we received the final advance of $1,050,000. On September 31, 2012, the investor advanced an additional $80,000 under the same terms. As of December 31, 2012, the outstanding balance was $1,686,719.
Effective April 16, 2012, we entered into a convertible promissory note with Asher Enterprises, Inc., an unaffiliated third party, for a principal amount of $78,500. The promissory note has an interest rate of 8.00% per annum, a default interest rate of 22.00%, and matured on January 2, 2013. Asher Enterprises may elect to convert the note in shares of our common stock any time after six months from the date of the note at conversion rate equal to a 42.0% discount to the three lowest closing market prices for the 10 days preceding its election to convert. As a result we booked a beneficial conversion feature of $56,845. During the last quarter of 2012, conversions were made on October 17, 2012 and December 5, 2012, of 4,347,826 and 10,714,286 shares of common stock as recorded for the year end December 31, 2012. As of December 31, 2012, $57,796 was outstanding. Subsequent to December 31, 2012, the Note holder elected to convert additional principal and interest and received 10,574,713 shares of the Companys common stock on January 15, 2013.
On October 15, 2012, RDK Enterprises, LLC, an unaffiliated third party, agreed to fund the company with an initial investment of $50,000 and RDK Enterprises, LLC has agreed to lend additional money to the Company. The Company and RDK Enterprises are still finalizing the terms of the financing agreement which is expected to be completed by the end of the month. As of December 31, 2012, $50,000 was outstanding.
On December 5, 2012, we entered into a convertible promissory note with Asher Enterprises, Inc., an unaffiliated third party, for a principal amount of $17,500. The promissory note has an interest rate of 8.00% per annum, a default interest rate of 22.00%, and matures on January 2, 2013. Asher Enterprises may elect to convert the note in shares of our common stock any time after six months from the date of the note at conversion rate equal to a 42.0% discount to the three lowest closing market prices for the 10 days preceding its election to convert. As a result we booked a beneficial conversion feature of $12,627. As of December 31, 2012, $17,577 was outstanding.
11. Defaults of Notes Payable
In March 2005, we obtained $134,500 under a financing arrangement bearing interest at 7.00% per annum from entity affiliated with our chief executive officer. The note originally matured on September 28, 2005. The note was amended in January 2006 to incorporate the related accrued interest of $7,375 into the principal of the note and extend the maturity date through April 28, 2006. The note is uncollateralized and the proceeds were utilized for working capital. The note is past due and in default. As of December 31, 2012, $186,266 was outstanding on the loan payable.
We have a note payable to Monet Acquisition, LLC, an unaffiliated third party. The note bears interest at a rate of 10.00% per annum and matured on April 25, 2010. It is personally guaranteed by our chief executive officer. The note is past due and in default. As of December 31, 2012, $148,402 is outstanding on the loan payable.
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In March 2006, we entered into a note payable for $27,000. This note bears interest at a rate of 7.00% per annum and originally matured on May 27, 2006. The maturity date was extended through December 31, 2007. The note is past due and in default. As of December 31, 2012, $36,458 is outstanding on the loan payable.
On December 1, 2006, we entered into a promissory note with a former director in the amount of $195,000 which bears interest at a fixed rate of 8.00% per annum. The note matured in February of 2007 and is currently in default. As December 31, 2012, $304,600 is outstanding on the loan payable.
In February 2006, we obtained funds under a convertible promissory note with an unaffiliated third party in the amount of $100,000 which bears interest at 10.00% per year. The note matured on February 1, 2007 and is convertible into shares of our common stock at a fixed rate. On January 24, 2011, the company issued 500,000 shares of its common stock as consideration to extend the note due date to December 31, 2011. As of December 31, 2012, $138,946 is outstanding on the loan payable and the note is currently in default.
We entered into a letter agreement with a former employee in March 2007. Per the terms of this agreement, we were to pay the former employee $12,000 in monthly installment payments with the entire balance being fully paid no later than November 15, 2007. There is no interest associated with letter agreement. No payments have been made related to this agreement. The note is past due and in default. As of December 31, 2012, $12,000 is outstanding on the loan payable.
In February 2008, we entered into a promissory note for $50,000. The note bears interest at a fixed rate of 12.00% per annum and matured on January 31, 2010. On January 24, 2011 the company issued 500,000 shares of its common stock as consideration to extend the note due date to December 31, 2011. The note is convertible at any time to shares of our common stock at a fixed rate. The note is past due and in default. As of December 31, 2012, $68,500 is outstanding on the loan payable.
In February 2008, we entered into a promissory note for $50,000. The note bears interest at a fixed rate of 12.00% per annum and matures on January 31, 2010. On January 24, 2011 the company issued 500,000 shares of its common stock as consideration to extend the note due date to December 31, 2011. The note is convertible at any time to shares of our common stock at a fixed rate. The note is past due and in default. As of December 31, 2012, $89,000 is outstanding on the loan payable.
In September 2008, we entered into a $100,000 settlement agreement with an unaffiliated third party, of which $25,000 was paid in cash and the remaining $75,000 was to be paid by November 21, 2008. No additional payments
have been made. The amount is past due and in default. There is no interest rate associated with this settlement agreement. As of December 31, 2012, $75,000 is outstanding on the loan payable.
In February 2009, we entered into a promissory note for $107,500 with an unaffiliated third party. The note bears interest at a rate of 10.00% per annum and matured on January 31, 2010. The note was extended to August 9, 2010. The note is collateralized by our pledge of 2,150,000 shares of our preferred A shares convertible at a 10 to 1 ratio of common stock. The pledged collateral is to be held in escrow until an event of default or payment in full of the loan. This loan is in default and as of December 31, 2012, $149,286 is outstanding.
On December 15, 2010, we entered into a convertible promissory note for a principal amount of $200,000 with an unaffiliated third party. The promissory note has an interest rate of 8.00% per annum, and matured on August 19, 2011. The note is currently in default. As of December 31, 2012 $232,701 is due and outstanding on the note.
12. Credit Union Participations
We no longer services automobile finance receivables. However, there was one remaining credit union relationship (Houston Postal Credit Union/Plus4 Credit Union) through our former wholly owned subsidiary, Autocorp Financial Services, Inc., which resulted in a dispute over amounts due on the collection of auto
finance contracts. During January 2008, the Company arrived at a $41,000 settlement with this credit union. Per the terms of this agreement, we were to make an initial payment of $5,000, payments of $1,000 per month through February 2009 and a balloon payment of $24,000 at March 1, 2009. This settlement is secured by a $41,000 judgment. As of December 31, 2012 payments totaling $9,000 had been made under the settlement agreement. The remaining settlement obligation is past due.
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13. Lines of Credit
In November 2003, the Company executed a revolving credit facility in the amount of $10,000,000 with a financial institution that bore interest at a rate of prime plus 2% and matured in November 2004. The purpose of the credit facility was to provide funding for the purchase of automobile finance installment contracts for sale to banks and credit unions which is no longer our line of business. There was outstanding balance totaling $344,330 at both December 31, 2012, including interest and the line of credit was in default. We will negotiate revised payment terms and a settlement with the lender as soon we are able to make a firm commitment.
In April 2007, our chief executive officer at the time provided a line of credit in the amount of $50,000 to us from Atlantic Financial Advisors, Inc. (AFA), a corporation which is 100% owned by him. This line was used for the purchase of inventory of GPS hardware. As we have discontinued the GPS business, there is no longer a need for this facility. We have arranged for a settlement for a long term installment payment of $250.00 per month for 30 months to liquidate the remaining balance. The installments are secured by 1,000,000 shares of our common stock.
14. Related Party Transactions
On January 24, 2011 we issued 1,235,403 as payment for back wages of $41,600 to Peter Ubaldi, our chief executive officer.
On April 18, 2011 we issued 1,821,507 shares of common stock to our CEO, Peter Ubaldi, in lieu of the cash compensation to him under his employment contract.
On November 23, 2011, we issued 8,474945 shares of common stock to our CEO, Peter Ubaldi, in lieu of the cash compensation to him under his employment contract.
On November 23, 2011, we issued 10,000,000 to our Chairman, Mr. Battiato in consideration for the reduction in the principal balance of a promissory note he has with the company.
From time to time certain employees and/or officers advance funds to the Company in order for the Company to meet its operating needs or make payments directly on the Companys behalf. Such advances were recorded as liabilities on the Companys balance sheet in previous years. The amounts were loaned to the Company without any formal note agreement and do not bear interest. In December of 2011, we entered into three separate notes with Peter Ubaldi, our CEO, and Joseph Battiato, our Chairman, and William Merritt, our Managing Director of Business Development, to formalize the advancements that had been made by Mr. Ubaldi and Mr. Battiato. Thus, we entered promissory notes with Mr. Ubaldi for $636,526 and Mr. Battiato for $295,678; which incorporated all previous amounts due to them from previous advancements, notes payable and in the case of Mr. Ubaldi, amounts accrued for wages and benefits (the Master Notes). The Master Notes bear interest at 10.00% per annum. At December 31, 2012, the Master Notes had outstanding balances of $638,072 and $297,746, respectively.
25. Stock Plans
We have a non-qualified stock option plan (the Plan) that was adopted by the Board of Directors in March 1997. The Plan, as authorized, provides for the issuance of up to 2,000,000 shares of our common stock.
Persons eligible to participate in the Plan as recipients of stock options include full and part-time employees of the Company, as well as officers, directors, attorneys, consultants and other advisors to the Company or affiliated corporations.
Options issued under the Plan are exercisable at a price that is not less than twenty percent (20%) of the fair market value of such shares (as defined) on the date the options are granted. The non-qualified stock options are generally non-transferable and are exercisable over a period not to exceed ten (10) years from the date of the grant. Earlier expiration is operative due to termination of employment or death of the issue. The entire Plan expired on March 20, 2007, except as to non-qualified stock options then outstanding, which will remain in effect until they have expired or have been exercised. As of December 31, 2009, 1,990,289 shares had been exercised and issued under the Plan.
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On November 8, 2006, we filed a Non-Statutory Stock Option Plan, or the Plan, with the SEC. This Plan was intended as an employment incentive, to aid in attracting and retaining persons of experience and ability and whose services are considered valuable to encourage the sense of proprietorship in such persons, and to stimulate the active interest of such persons in our development and success. This Plan provides for the issuance of non-statutory stock options which are not intended to qualify as incentive stock options within the meaning of
Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. There were a total of 15,000,000 shares in the Plan at inception and 14,100,000 shares have been issued from the Plan as of December 31, 2012.
16. Sale of GPS Business
In September 2008, we entered into a contract with Global Safety Holdings Corp., (GSH), a U.S. privately held company with a substantial presence in Russia, which is an unaffiliated third party. Under the terms of this agreement, we sold the rights to our technology to GSH for use throughout Europe and Asia but specifically in Russia. We have received a 10% non-dilutive interest in GSH and a percentage of the Companys cash flow. We have also retained its rights exclusively to market this technology in the United States and Mexico. The Company recorded the transaction as a non-monetary exchange and assigned no fair value to the consideration given or received as currently no GPS operations exist in Russia; thus, the fair value of the consideration is contingent upon successful execution of the business model by GSH.
17. Stock Transactions
Effective September 27, 2010, the Company increased the number of authorized shares of its common stock from 400,000,000 to 500,000,000.
For the years ending December 31, 2012 and 2011, we issued the following securities without registration under the Securities Act of 1933. These shares were issued under the Section 4(2) exemption of the Securities Act:
On January 24, 2011we issued 500,000 shares of our common stock as consideration to extend a note due date to December 31, 2011 held by Nicholas Milazzo.
On January 24, 2011 we issued 500,000 shares of our common stock as consideration to extend a note due date to December 31, 2011 held by Robert Tabacchi.
On January 24, 2011 we issued 3,000,000 shares of our common stock for legal services.
On January 24, 2011 we issued 2,500,000 shares of our common stock for consulting services.
On January 24, 2011 we issued 1,072,100 shares of our common stock or consulting services.
On January 24, 2011 we issued 1,235,403 as payment for back wages of $41,600 to Peter Ubaldi, our chief executive officer.
On February 1, 2011 we issued 2,400,000 shares of our common stock or consulting services.
On April 18, 2011 we issued 1,821,507 shares of common stock to our CEO, Peter Ubaldi, in lieu of the cash compensation to him under his employment contract.
On April 18, 2011 we issued 659,698 shares of common stock to Advent Consulting Group, LLC, in lieu of the cash compensation for consulting services performed during the first quarter of 2011 pursuant to the terms of our consulting agreement with Advent Consulting Group, LLC
On April 18, 2011 we issued 500,000 shares of our common stock for consulting services.
On April 18, 2011 we issued 5,000,000 shares of our common stock for consulting services.
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On April 18, 2011 we issued 372,708 shares of our common stock for consulting services.
On September 17, 2010, we entered into a convertible promissory note with Asher Enterprises, Inc., an unaffiliated third party, for a principal amount of $27,500 ($25,000 net to the Company after paying $2,500 in finance related charges). The promissory note had an interest rate of 8.00% per annum, a default interest rate of 22.00%, and matured on January 30, 2011. Asher Enterprises had an option to convert the note in shares of our common stock any time after six months from the date of the note at conversion rate equal to a 49.0% discount to the three lowest closing market prices for the 10 days preceding its election to convert. Asher Enterprises elected to convert its note into 1,750,958 shares of our common stock pursuant to the terms of the convertible promissory note. These shares were issued on April 18, 2011.
On October 8, 2010, we entered into a convertible promissory note with Asher Enterprises, Inc., an unaffiliated third party, for a principal amount of $25,000. The promissory note had an interest rate of 8.00% per annum, a default interest rate of 22.00%, and matured on January 30, 2011. Asher Enterprises had an option to convert the note in shares of our common stock any time after six months from the date of the note at conversion rate equal to a 49.0% discount to the three lowest closing market prices for the 10 days preceding its election to convert. Asher Enterprises elected to convert its note into 3,015,309 shares of our common stock pursuant to the terms of the convertible promissory note. These shares were issued on April 18, 2011.
On November 17, 2010, we entered into a convertible promissory note with Asher Enterprises, Inc., an unaffiliated third party, for a principal amount of $27,500 ($25,000 net to the Company after paying $2,500 in finance related charges). The promissory note had an interest rate of 8.00% per annum, a default interest rate of 22.00%, and matured on January 30, 2011. Asher Enterprises had an option to convert the note in shares of our common stock any time after six months from the date of the note at conversion rate equal to a 49.0% discount to the three lowest closing market prices for the 10 days preceding its election to convert. Asher Enterprises elected to convert its note into 3,647,192 shares of our common stock pursuant to the terms of the convertible promissory note. These shares were issued on April 18, 2011.
On November 23, 2011, we issued 130,000 shares of common stock as interest payments for two promissory notes we entered on December 1, 2006 and February 8, 2008 with an unrelated third party.
On November 23, 2011, we issued 2,500,000 shares of common stock for consulting services.
On November 23, 2011, we issued 2,701,749 shares of common stock for legal services.
On November 23, 2011, we issued 2,000,000 shares of common stock in connection with the terms financing we completed with an unrelated third party.
On November 23, 2011, we issued 8,474945 shares of common stock to our CEO, Peter Ubaldi, in lieu of the cash compensation to him under his employment contract.
On November 23, 2011, we issued 2,701,749 shares of common stock for consulting services at $0.02 per share for services rendered for the last three quarters of 2011.
On November 23, 2011, we issued 10,000,000 to our Chairman, Mr. Battiato in consideration for the reduction in the principal balance of a promissory note he has with the company.
On November 23, 2011, we issued 10,000,000 to our Managing Director of Business Development, Mr. Merrit in consideration for the reduction in the principal balance of a promissory note he has with the company.
On November 23, 2011, we issued 500,000 shares of common stock for consulting services.
On April 1, 2011, we entered into a convertible promissory note with Asher Enterprises, Inc., an unaffiliated third party, for a principal amount of $32,500. The promissory note had an interest rate of 8.00% per annum, a default interest rate of 22.00%, and matured on January 30, 2011. Asher Enterprises had an option to convert the note in shares of our common stock any time after six months from the date of the note at conversion rate equal to a 49.0% discount to the three lowest closing market prices for the 10 days preceding its election to convert. As a result we
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booked a beneficial conversion feature of $31,225. We made a partial repayment of $4,500 and prepayment penalty of $7,500. This note was converted into 7,413,181 shares of common stock on October 17, 2011.
On May 3, 2011, we entered into a convertible promissory note with Asher Enterprises, Inc., an unaffiliated third party, for a principal amount of $32,500. The promissory note has an interest rate of 8.00% per annum, a default interest rate of 22.00%, and matured on January 30, 2011. Asher Enterprises may elect to convert the note in shares of our common stock any time after six months from the date of the note at conversion rate equal to a 49.0% discount to the three lowest closing market prices for the 10 days preceding its election to convert. As a result we booked a beneficial conversion feature of $31,225. We repaid this note prior to maturity; therefore, we paid a prepayment penalty of $17,532.
On July 18, 2011, we entered into a convertible promissory note with Asher Enterprises, Inc., an unaffiliated third party, for a principal amount of $27,500. The promissory note has an interest rate of 8.00% per annum, a default interest rate of 22.00%, and matured on January 30, 2011. Asher Enterprises may elect to convert the note in shares of our common stock any time after six months from the date of the note at conversion rate equal to a 42.0% discount to the three lowest closing market prices for the 10 days preceding its election to convert. As a result we booked a beneficial conversion feature of $19,914. As of December 31, 2011 the outstanding balance was $28,323. On January 26, 2012, January 31, 2012 and February 15, 2012, Asher elected to convert this note into 1,904,763, 1,562,500 and 1,081,967 shares of our common stock, respectively, for a total of 4,549,230 shares of our common stock.
Effective March 29 2012, we entered into a convertible promissory note with Asher Enterprises, Inc., an unaffiliated third party, for a principal amount of $78,500. The promissory note has an interest rate of 8.00% per annum, a default interest rate of 22.00%, and matured on January 2, 2013. Asher Enterprises may elect to convert the note in shares of our common stock any time after six months from the date of the note at conversion rate equal to a 42.0% discount to the three lowest closing market prices for the 10 days preceding its election to convert. As a result we booked a beneficial conversion feature of $56,845. During the last quarter of 2012, conversions were made on October 17, 2012 and December 5, 2012, of 4,347,826 and 10,714,286 shares of common stock as recorded for the year end December 31, 2012. Subsequent to December 31, 2012, the Note holder elected to convert additional principal and interest and received 10,574,713 shares of the Companys common stock on January 15, 2013.
Subsequent Sales of Unregistered Securities
As noted above, effective March 29, 2012, we entered into a convertible promissory note with Asher Enterprises, Inc., an unaffiliated third party, for a principal amount of $78,500. The promissory note has an interest rate of 8.00% per annum, a default interest rate of 22.00%, and matured on January 2, 2013. Asher Enterprises may elect to convert the note in shares of our common stock any time after six months from the date of the note at conversion rate equal to a 42.0% discount to the three lowest closing market prices for the 10 days preceding its election to convert. As a result we booked a beneficial conversion feature of $56,845. During the last quarter of 2012, conversions were made on October 17, 2012 and December 5, 2012, of 4,347,826 and 10,714,286 shares of common stock as recorded for the year end December 31, 2012. As of December 31, 2012, $57,796 was outstanding. Subsequent to December 31, 2012, the Note holder elected to convert additional principal and interest and received 10,574,713 shares of the Companys common stock on January 15, 2013.
18. Commitments and Contingencies
Consulting and Employment Contracts
In May 2004, (amended and restated January 2005) we entered into an Employment Agreement (Agreement) with Peter Ubaldi. The Agreement provided that Mr. Ubaldi should serve as our president of through January 1, 2007. In January of 2007, the Company renewed Mr. Ubaldis Employment Contract for an additional two years under the same terms and conditions as the original agreement. At any time prior to the expiration of the Agreement, the Company and Mr. Ubaldi may mutually agree to extend the duration of employment under the terms of the Agreement for an additional period or periods. As payment for services, the Company agrees to pay Mr. Ubaldi, as the president, a minimum base salary of $250,000 per annum. As provided in the Agreement, Mr. Ubaldi is eligible to be paid bonuses, from time to time, at the discretion of the Companys Board of Directors, of cash, stock or other valid form of compensation. Upon termination of and under the terms of the Agreement, Mr. Ubaldi shall be entitled to severance compensation in an amount
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equal to twenty-four months of base salary as shall exist at the time of such termination. In January of 2010 we entered into a new Employment Agreement with Peter Ubaldi to continue as president and chief executive officer for the same base salary, medical benefits and expenses as previously agreed to in May 2004. The term of the agreement is for 5 years with renewal options for 5 additional 1 year terms.
In June of 2008, we entered into a consulting agreement with Vincent Nunez for his contribution in developing the business with Huma-Clean, LLC of Houston, Texas. The term of the contract is 5 years. The provisions in the agreement include:
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Mr. Nunez was issued 500,000 shares of the Companys common stock upon execution of the consulting agreement.
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Each time we accumulate $2,000,000 in gross revenues from sales generated in connection with the technology and services of Huma-Clean, LLC, an additional 500,000 shares of the Company
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s common stock will be issued to the consultant, limited to 2,500,000 total shares.
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A quarterly cash distribution equal to 20% of the net revenues generated by the sales of the consultant, limited to $500,000 for any given quarter.
In June of 2008, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Robert W. Elfstrom. The term of the contract is 2 years with a base compensation of $104,000 per year. Additional provisions in the agreement include:
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Mr. Elfstrom shall earn a bonus of $50,000 to be paid within 90 days from the date of execution of the employment agreement.
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A quarterly cash distribution equal to 20% of the net revenues generated by the sales of the employee, or the use of this technology, limited to $250,000 for any given quarter.
Mr. Elfstrom and We are reviewing their arrangement as there are certain disputes in performance on the part of Mr. Elfstrom. As a result, we have withheld the $50,000 bonus referred to below along with the weekly
compensation as stated in the contract. These amounts have been accrued for as of December 31, 2009 and no additional accruals have been recorded by us. We expect to reach an amicable conclusion with Mr. Elfstrom for the termination of his services.
On January 1, 2010, we entered into a 5 year consulting agreement with Smith Street Holdings to provide business acquisition services. Consulting fees to include a quarterly cash distribution in an amount to be determined by the
Board of Directors based on the net revenue generated by transactions initiated by the consultant. In addition the consultant was granted 5,000,000 shares of company stock upon signing the agreement. Also in addition, each time the
consultant accumulates $2,000,000 in net revenue less fees paid to the consultant in any given quarter, 3,000,000 shares of the company stock will be granted, not to exceed 10,500,000 shares.
On January 1, 2010, we entered into a 3 year consulting agreement with BBK Investments, LLC to provide business acquisition and product development services. The consulting fees are to include 2,000,000 shares of company stock to be granted upon signing the agreement. Also in addition, each time the consultant accumulates $2,000,000 in net revenue less fees paid to the consultant in any given quarter, 1,000,000 shares of the company stock will be granted, not to exceed 10,000,000 shares.
On January 1, 2010, we entered into a twelve month consulting agreement with Advent Consulting Group, LLC to provide accounting services for a monthly retainer fee of $5,000, which may be paid in cash or company stock. In addition, we agreed to pay an upfront cash retainer fee of $3,000 which as of December 31, 2010 we have not paid all the compensation due but we subsequently paid the compensation in January of 2011. This agreement was subsequently renewed on January 1, 2011 for an additional one-year term.
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Operating Leases
We currently lease approximately 1,000 sq. ft. of office space located at 96 Park Street, Montclair, New Jersey 07042 for $13,300 per year. The lease automatically renews every year unless otherwise terminated pursuant to the terms of the lease. We also entered into a short term commercial lease for the 70 acres associated with our production facilities in Castleberry, Alabama, with an option to purchase the real estate. The lease expired on March 1, 2013 but the landlord has agreed to renew the lease for another six months. The payment to the landlord is $5,000 per month with $3,000 being applied to rent and $2,000 toward the purchase price. The company is also currently attempting negotiate a finance arrangement to purchase the property which it anticipates closing by the end of the 2013.
Future minimum annual payments expected under the operating leases are as follows: