e10qsb
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-QSB
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Quarterly Report under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. |
For the quarterly period ended: September 30, 2007
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Transition Report under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934. |
For the transition period from: to
Commission file number: 333-120908
Converted Organics Inc.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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20-4075963 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
7A Commercial Wharf W, Boston, MA 02110
(Address of principal executive offices)
(617) 624-0111
(Issuers telephone number)
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required
to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days:
YES þ NO
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act). YES o NO þ
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common equity, as of the
latest practicable date: As of November 12, 2007, there were 4,028,472 shares of our common stock
outstanding.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format.
YES o NO þ
Item 1. Financial Statements
CONVERTED ORGANICS INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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September 30, 2007 |
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December 31, 2006 |
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(Unaudited) |
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(Audited) |
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ASSETS |
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CURRENT ASSETS |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
343,433 |
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$ |
66,853 |
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Prepaid rent |
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216,805 |
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67,585 |
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Other prepaid expenses |
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40,483 |
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58,685 |
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Other current assets |
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79,050 |
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15,733 |
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Capitalized bond costs |
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47,669 |
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Deferred financing and issuance costs, net |
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16,340 |
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680,958 |
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Total current assets |
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743,780 |
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889,814 |
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Deposits |
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554,978 |
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65,000 |
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Restricted cash |
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15,698,598 |
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Construction in progress |
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3,645,216 |
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Capitalized bond costs, net of $31,779 accumulated amortization |
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873,927 |
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License, net of $70,125 and $57,750 accumulated amortization |
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589,875 |
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602,250 |
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Total assets |
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22,106,374 |
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$ |
1,557,064 |
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LIABILITIES AND OWNERS EQUITY (DEFICIENCY) |
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LIABILITIES |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
366,178 |
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$ |
657,107 |
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Accrued
compensation - officers, directors and consultants |
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300,000 |
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300,000 |
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Accrued legal and other |
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71,320 |
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369,233 |
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Accrued interest |
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266,027 |
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142,619 |
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Demand notes payable |
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250,000 |
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Term notes payable |
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500,000 |
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Bridge loan payable |
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1,515,000 |
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Total current liabilities |
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1,003,525 |
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3,733,959 |
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Term notes payable |
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464,170 |
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BONDS PAYABLE |
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17,500,000 |
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Total liabilities |
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18,967,695 |
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3,733,959 |
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 9) |
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OWNERS EQUITY (DEFICIENCY) |
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Preferred
stock, $.0001 par value, authorized
25,000,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding |
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Common stock, $.0001 par value, authorized
75,000,000 shares |
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402 |
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133 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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12,454,449 |
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4,113,385 |
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Deficit accumulated during the development stage |
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(9,316,172 |
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(6,290,413 |
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Total owners equity (deficiency) |
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3,138,679 |
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(2,176,895 |
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Total liabilities and owners equity (deficiency) |
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$ |
22,106,374 |
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$ |
1,557,064 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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CONVERTED ORGANICS INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
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Cumulative |
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from inception |
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(May 2, 2003) |
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Three months ended |
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Nine months ended |
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through |
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September 30, 2007 |
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September 30, 2006 |
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September 30, 2007 |
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September 30, 2006 |
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September 30, 2007 |
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Revenues |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Selling, General and Administrative expenses |
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940,145 |
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1,038,472 |
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3,127,806 |
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3,064,399 |
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7,599,570 |
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Research and Development |
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178,592 |
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38,533 |
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493,243 |
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170,337 |
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2,168,392 |
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Amortization |
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24,167 |
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47,028 |
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55,190 |
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85,974 |
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198,690 |
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Loss from operations |
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(1,142,904 |
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(1,124,033 |
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(3,676,239 |
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(3,320,710 |
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(9,966,652 |
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Other Income/(Expenses) |
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229,778 |
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650,480 |
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650,480 |
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(913,126 |
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(1,124,033 |
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(3,025,759 |
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(3,320,710 |
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(9,316,172 |
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Loss before provision for income taxes |
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(913,126 |
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(1,124,033 |
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(3,025,759 |
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(3,320,710 |
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(9,316,172 |
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Provision for Income Taxes |
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Net loss |
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$ |
(913,126 |
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$ |
(1,124,033 |
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$ |
(3,025,759 |
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$ |
(3,320,710 |
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$ |
(9,316,172 |
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Net loss per share, basic and diluted |
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$ |
(0.24 |
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$ |
(0.84 |
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$ |
(0.92 |
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$ |
(2.79 |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding |
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3,838,754 |
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1,333,333 |
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3,292,455 |
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1,188,480 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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CONVERTED ORGANICS INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN OWNERS EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)
Cumulative from Inception (May 2, 2003) to September 30, 2007
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Deficit |
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Common Stock |
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Accumulated |
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Total |
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Shares Issued and |
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Additional |
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During the |
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Members |
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Owners Equity |
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Outstanding |
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Amount |
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Paid-in Capital |
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Development Stage |
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Equity |
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(Deficiency) |
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Balance at inception (May 2, 2003) |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Members contributions from inception
to December 31, 2004 |
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2,172,700 |
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2,172,700 |
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Members distributions from inception
to December 31, 2004 |
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(7,460 |
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(7,460 |
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Net loss - 2004 |
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(1,934,971 |
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(1,934,971 |
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Members contributions |
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172,000 |
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172,000 |
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Net loss - 2005 |
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(628,681 |
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(628,681 |
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Recapitalization of members equity |
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600,000 |
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60 |
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2,337,180 |
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(2,337,240 |
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Issuance of common stock to founders |
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733,333 |
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73 |
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73 |
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Issuance of stock options |
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1,018,705 |
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1,018,705 |
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Bridge loan rights |
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757,500 |
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757,500 |
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Net loss |
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(3,726,761 |
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(3,726,761 |
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Balance, December 31, 2006 |
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1,333,333 |
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133 |
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4,113,385 |
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(6,290,413 |
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(2,176,895 |
) |
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Issuance of common stock and warrants in connection with the
Companys initial public offering (Note 5), net of
issuance costs of $1,736,715 (unaudited) |
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1,800,000 |
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180 |
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8,163,105 |
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8,163,285 |
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Common shares and warrants issued in connection with
bridge units (unaudited) (Note 5) |
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293,629 |
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29 |
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(29 |
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Common shares issued in connection with extension of
bridge financing (unaudited) (Note 5) |
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55,640 |
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6 |
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178,042 |
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178,048 |
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Stock dividends (unaudited) |
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545,870 |
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54 |
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(54 |
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Net loss (unaudited) |
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(3,025,759 |
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(3,025,759 |
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Balance, September 30, 2007 (unaudited) |
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4,028,472 |
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$ |
402 |
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$ |
12,454,449 |
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$ |
(9,316,172 |
) |
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$ |
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$ |
3,138,679 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
-5-
CONVERTED ORGANICS INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
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Cumulative |
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from inception |
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(May 2, 2003) |
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Nine months ended September 30, |
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through |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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September 30, 2007 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net loss |
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$ |
(3,025,759 |
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$ |
(3,320,710 |
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$ |
(9,316,172 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
used in operating activities: |
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Amortization of intangible asset license |
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12,375 |
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12,375 |
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70,125 |
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Amortization of capitalized bond costs |
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31,779 |
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31,779 |
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Amortization of deferred financing fees |
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11,036 |
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73,599 |
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96,786 |
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Amortization of discount on bridge loan |
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683,858 |
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757,500 |
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Stock option compensation expense |
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1,018,705 |
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1,018,705 |
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Compensation expense pursuant to common stock
issued to founders at incorporation |
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73 |
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73 |
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Stock issued for extension of bridge financing |
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178,048 |
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178,048 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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(Increase) decrease in: |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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(194,335 |
) |
|
|
(120,625 |
) |
|
|
(401,338 |
) |
Deposits |
|
|
(350,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(350,000 |
) |
Increase (decrease) in: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses |
|
|
(588,843 |
) |
|
|
176,159 |
|
|
|
19,039 |
|
Accrued compensation expense officers, directors and consultants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
300,000 |
|
|
|
300,000 |
|
Accrued interest |
|
|
123,408 |
|
|
|
14,918 |
|
|
|
266,027 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in operating activities |
|
|
(3,802,291 |
) |
|
|
(1,161,648 |
) |
|
|
(7,329,428 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of license |
|
|
(139,978 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(799,978 |
) |
Construction costs |
|
|
(3,345,709 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,345,709 |
) |
Capitalized interest |
|
|
(299,507 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(299,507 |
) |
Restrictions of cash |
|
|
(20,646,611 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(20,646,611 |
) |
Release of restricted cash |
|
|
4,948,013 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,948,013 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
|
(19,483,792 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(20,143,792 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Members contributions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,344,700 |
|
Proceeds from term notes |
|
|
89,170 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
589,170 |
|
Repayment of term notes |
|
|
(275,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(275,000 |
) |
Proceeds from demand notes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
250,000 |
|
Repayment of demand notes |
|
|
(100,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(100,000 |
) |
Proceeds from bridge loan, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,434,250 |
|
|
|
1,464,250 |
|
Repayment of bridge loan |
|
|
(1,515,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,515,000 |
) |
Net proceeds from bond financing (Note 3) |
|
|
16,546,625 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,546,625 |
|
Members distributions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(7,460 |
) |
Payments made for deferred issuance costs |
|
|
(42,916 |
) |
|
|
(245,033 |
) |
|
|
(340,416 |
) |
Net proceeds from initial public offering of stock (Note 5) |
|
|
8,859,784 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,859,784 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by financing activities |
|
|
23,562,663 |
|
|
|
1,189,217 |
|
|
|
27,816,653 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET INCREASE IN CASH |
|
|
276,580 |
|
|
|
27,569 |
|
|
|
343,433 |
|
CASH, beginning of period |
|
|
66,853 |
|
|
|
371 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH, end of period |
|
$ |
343,433 |
|
|
$ |
27,940 |
|
|
$ |
343,433 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental cash flow information: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid during the period in: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest |
|
$ |
908,456 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
908,456 |
|
Non-cash financing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred financing and issuance costs |
|
$ |
207,158 |
|
|
$ |
245,033 |
|
|
$ |
676,366 |
|
Discount for the bridge equity units |
|
|
|
|
|
|
757,500 |
|
|
|
757,500 |
|
Issuance costs paid from proceeds of initial public offering |
|
|
990,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
990,000 |
|
Issuance costs paid from proceeds of bond financing |
|
|
953,375 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
953,375 |
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
-6-
CONVERTED ORGANICS INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 1 BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) for interim financial reporting.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the Companys annual financial
statements have been condensed or omitted. In the Companys opinion, the unaudited interim
financial statements and accompanying notes reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal and
recurring adjustments that are necessary for a fair presentation of its financial position and
operating results as of and for the interim periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 and
cumulative from inception (May 3, 2003) to September 30, 2007.
The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the
results to be expected for the entire fiscal year. This Form 10-QSB should be read in conjunction
with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the Companys Form 10-KSB as of
and for the year ended December 31, 2006 and for the period commencing from inception (May 3, 2003)
to December 31, 2006.
NOTE 2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
NATURE OF OPERATIONS
Converted
Organics Inc. (a development stage company) (the Company) is planning to use
food waste as a feedstock to manufacture, sell and distribute all-natural soil amendment
products combining disease suppression and nutrition characteristics. Converted Organics of
Woodbridge, LLC (Woodbridge), a New Jersey limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary
of the Company, was formed for the purpose of owning, constructing and operating the Woodbridge,
New Jersey facility. The Companys revenues are expected to come from two sources: tip fees and
product sales. Waste haulers will pay the Company tip fees for accepting food waste generated by
food distributors such as grocery stores, produce docks and fish markets, food processors, and
hospitality venues such as hotels, restaurants, convention centers and airports. Revenue will also
come from the sale of the Companys fertilizer products. The Companys products will possess a
combination of nutritional, disease suppression and soil amendment characteristics. The Companys
initial facility is designed to service the New York-Northern New Jersey metropolitan area. The
Company has begun construction of this facility and expects it to be operational in the second
quarter of 2008.
CONSOLIDATION
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the transactions and balances of
Converted Organics Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Converted Organics of Woodbridge, LLC. All
intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY
The Company is considered a development stage company as defined by Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 7, as it has no principal operations or revenue from any source.
Operations from the Companys inception have been devoted primarily to strategic planning, raising
capital, developing revenue-generating opportunities and construction of an operating facility.
-7-
CONVERTED ORGANICS INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES CONTINUED
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial
statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
The Company considers financial instruments with a maturity date of three months or less from
the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. The Company had no cash equivalents at September 30,
2007 and December 31, 2006.
As of September 30, 2007 the Company had remaining approximately $15,699,000 of restricted
cash as required by the bond agreement (Note 3). This cash was raised by the Company in its initial
public offering and bond financing on February 16, 2007 and is set aside in three separate accounts
consisting of $10,963,000 for the construction of the Woodbridge operating facility, $1,750,000 for
the working capital requirements of the Woodbridge subsidiary while the facility is under
construction and $2,986,000 in reserve for bond principal and interest payments along with a
reserve for lease payments. The Company has classified this restricted cash as non-current as
third party trustee approval is required for disbursement of funds.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS
Research and development costs include the costs of engineering, design, feasibility studies,
outside services, personnel and other costs incurred in development of the Companys manufacturing
facilities. All such costs are charged to expense as incurred.
INCOME TAXES
The Company recognizes deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax
consequences of events that have been included in the consolidated financial statements or tax
returns. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined based on the differences between the
financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for
the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Differences between the financial
statement and tax bases of assets, liabilities, and other transactions did not result in a
provision for current or deferred income taxes for the periods from January 1, 2007 to September
30, 2007 and January 4, 2006 (date of incorporation of Converted Organics Inc.) to September 30,
2007.
The Company adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty
in Income Taxes an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 9 (FIN No. 48), on January 1, 2007.
FIN No. 48 requires that the impact of tax positions be recognized in the financial statements if
they are more likely than not of being sustained upon examination, based on the technical merits of
the position. As discussed in the consolidated financial statements in the 2006 Form 10-KSB, the
Company has a valuation allowance against the full amount of its net deferred tax assets. The
Company currently provides a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets when it is more likely
than not that some portion, or all of its deferred tax assets, will not be realized. There was no
significant impact to the Company upon the adoption of FIN No. 48.
The Company is subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax of certain state
jurisdictions. The Company has not been audited by the I.R.S. or any states in connection with
income taxes. The periods from inception through 2006 remain open to examination by the I.R.S. and
state authorities.
-8-
CONVERTED ORGANICS INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES CONTINUED
The Company recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest
expense. Penalties, if incurred, are recognized as a component of income tax expense.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115 which is effective for fiscal years beginning
after November 15, 2007. This statement permits an entity to choose to measure many financial
instruments and certain other items at fair value at specified election dates. Subsequent
unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected will be
reported in earnings. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of this statement.
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
Basic earnings (loss) per share (EPS) is computed by dividing the net income (loss)
attributable to the common stockholders (the numerator) by the weighted average number of shares of
common stock outstanding (the denominator) during the reporting periods. Diluted income (loss) per
share is computed by increasing the denominator by the weighted average number of additional shares
that could have been outstanding from securities convertible into common stock, such as stock
options and warrants (using the treasury stock method), and convertible preferred stock and debt
(using the if-converted method), unless their effect on net income (loss) per share is
antidilutive. Under the if-converted method, convertible instruments are assumed to have been
converted as of the beginning of the period or when issued, if later. The effect of computing the
diluted income (loss) per share is antidilutive and, as such, basic and diluted earnings (loss) per
share are the same for the three months and the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006.
DEFERRED FINANCING AND ISSUANCE COSTS AND CAPITAL COSTS BOND ISSUANCE
In connection with its $17.5 million bond financing on February 16, 2007 (Note 3), the Company
has capitalized bond issuance costs of approximately $953,000 and is amortizing those costs over
the life of the bond.
In connection with its initial public offering (IPO) on February 16, 2007 (Note 5), the
Company had issuance costs totaling approximately $1,687,000, of which approximately $697,000 had
been paid by the Company in 2006 ($681,000) and 2007 ($16,000), and were recorded as deferred
issuance costs at that time, and approximately $990,000 of which was netted against total proceeds
received on February 16, 2007. The total issuance costs of approximately $1,687,000 have been
netted against the $9.9 million gross proceeds of the IPO in the statements of changes in owners
equity (deficiency).
In connection with its repayment of the bridge notes (Note 3), the Company paid to the bridge
lender a Letter of Credit fee of $27,375. The fee has been recorded as a deferred financing fee
and is being amortized over the life of the Letter of Credit. Accordingly deferred financing costs
are $16,340 at September 30, 2007.
-9-
CONVERTED ORGANICS INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES CONTINUED
INTANGIBLE ASSET LICENSE
Pursuant to a license agreement with an effective date of July 15, 2003 and amended effective
date of February 9, 2006, the Company entered into an exclusive license to use its enhanced
Autogenous Thermophylic Aerobic Digestion process (EATAD) technology for the design, construction
and operation of facilities for the conversion of food waste into solid and liquid organic
material. The license is stated at cost. Amortization is provided using the straight-line method
over the life of the license. Amortization expense for the nine month periods ended September 30,
2007 and 2006, and cumulative from inception (May 2, 2003) to September 30, 2007, was $12,375,
$12,375 and $70,125, respectively. The Company expects the licenses annual amortization expense to
be $16,500 until fully amortized at the end of the 40 year license period.
In June 2007, the Company placed a deposit of $139,978 on a second plant license with the
licensor. When received, the second license will be capitalized and amortized over its future
life.
SEGMENT REPORTING
As of September 30, 2007
the Company has no reportable segments as defined by Statement of
Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 131.
NOTE 3 DEBT
DEMAND NOTES
The Company had three demand notes payable which accrued interest at 10%. These notes were
repaid in May, 2007.
A schedule of outstanding principal amounts of the demand notes as of September 30, 2007 and
December 31, 2006 is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Demand note dated October 30, 2006 |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
200,000 |
|
Demand note dated December 29, 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
250,000 |
|
Less: current portion |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(250,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TERM NOTES
The Company has three term notes payable: (1) $250,000 unsecured term note dated August 27,
2004, with an original maturity date of September 30, 2006, which has been extended to December 31,
2008, with interest at 12%, (2) $250,000 unsecured term note dated September 6, 2005, with an
original maturity of September 15, 2006, which was extended to December 31, 2008, with interest at
15%, and (3) $89,170 unsecured term note dated May 2, 2007 with a maturity of May 2, 2009 and
interest at 12%. During February 2007, $125,000 of principal was repaid on the unsecured term
note dated September 6, 2005. On all notes, interest accrues without payment until maturity. As
of September 30, 2007, the total of unpaid accrued interest on these notes is $33,000. The
agreement on one of these loans required accrued interest of $89,170 to be paid immediately in
order to refinance and extend the maturity. As the Company was precluded under the terms of the
agreement with the bondholders of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority bonds from paying
the accrued interest from available funds, the Company borrowed funds to repay this accrued
interest by entering into an additional term loan
-10-
CONVERTED ORGANICS INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 3 DEBT CONTINUED
in the amount of $89,170 with its CEO, Edward J. Gildea. This note is unsecured and subordinate to
the bonds, and has a two-year term. This interest rate is equal to or less than interest paid on
the Companys other term loans. The Company obtained the necessary bondholder consents to enter
into this agreement.
A schedule of outstanding principal amounts of the term notes as of September 30, 2007 and
December 31, 2006 is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Term note dated August 27, 2004 |
|
$ |
250,000 |
|
|
$ |
250,000 |
|
Term note dated September 6, 2005 |
|
|
125,000 |
|
|
|
250,000 |
|
Term note dated May 2, 2007 |
|
|
89,170 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
464,170 |
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
Less: current portion |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(500,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
464,170 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
During 2007 the Company renegotiated the terms of these notes to extend the maturity dates to
December 31, 2008 and beyond. Therefore, these loans are classified as current at December 31,
2006, and as long-term at September 30, 2007.
BRIDGE LOANS
The Company had $1,515,000 of outstanding Bridge Loans that accrued interest at a rate of 18%,
and under the terms of the loans, were to be repaid on the earlier of February 19, 2007 or the date
of the Companys initial public offering. Due to certain covenants relating to the offering of
bonds on February 16, 2007, which prohibited the Company from repaying these bridge loans, the
Company entered into an agreement whereby it could repay the loans if the bridge lenders agreed to
obtain a letter of credit in favor of the Company. The Company reached agreements with the bridge
lender and the demand note lender to repay the entire principal and accrued interest on these
debts. The principal of the bridge loan of $1,515,000 plus accrued interest of approximately
$160,000, along with principal of the demand loan of $150,000 plus accrued interest of
approximately $7,000, was repaid by the Company on May 23, 2007 from unrestricted cash. In
addition, for the various term extensions granted by the bridge lender, the Company issued
approximately 56,000 shares of common stock, which represents 10% of the principal and interest
repaid, divided by the five-day average share price prior to repayment of the debt. The statement
of operations includes an expense of $178,048 related to the issuance of this stock.
In order for the repayment of bridge and demand loans to comply with the terms of the
covenants of the bondholders of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority bonds, the bridge
lender has obtained a letter of credit in favor of the Company for $1,825,000. This letter of
credit is due to expire on April 7, 2008, and allows for a one-time draw down during the thirty
days prior to expiration. The letter of credit is supported by assets of the bridge lender, and
the Company has paid the letter of credit fee of $27,375. In the event that the Company utilizes
the funds available under the letter of credit, the Company is required to 1) repay principal and
interest at 12% within one year, and 2) issue additional shares equal to 60% of the amount
utilized, calculated by dividing 60% of the amount used by the then-current share price. If the
total letter of credit is used, the total shares issued under this calculation would be
approximately 375,000, based on the September 30, 2007 market price. The Company has no way to
determine how many shares would actually be issued at the share price in the future, nor the amount
that might be drawn on the letter of credit. The Company has agreed not to issue more than 20% of
the then outstanding common shares without shareholder consent. If the term of the loan is extended
beyond one year, the interest rate increases to 18% and the Company is required to issue
additional extension shares equal to 8 1/3% of the
-11-
CONVERTED ORGANICS INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 3 DEBT CONTINUED
outstanding balance of the note on a monthly basis. The Company has received the approval from the
bondholders of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority Bonds to enter into this agreement.
BOND FINANCING
On February 16, 2007, concurrent with its initial public offering, the Companys wholly-owned
subsidiary, Converted Organics of Woodbridge, LLC, (the Subsidiary) completed the sale of
$17,500,000 of New Jersey Economic Development Authority Bonds. Direct financing costs related to
this issuance totaled approximately $953,000, which have been capitalized and are being amortized
over the life of the bonds. The bonds carry a stated interest rate of 8% and mature on August 1,
2027. The bonds are secured by a leasehold mortgage and a first lien on the equipment of the
Subsidiary. In addition, the Subsidiary has agreed to, among other things, establish a fifteen
month capitalized interest reserve and to comply with certain financial statement ratios. The
Company has provided a guarantee to the bondholders on behalf of its wholly-owned Subsidiary for
the entire bond offering.
NOTE 4 CAPITALIZATION OF INTEREST COSTS
The
Company has capitalized interest costs, net of certain interest income, in accordance with Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 62, Capitalization of Interest Cost in Situations Involving Certain Tax-Exempt
Borrowings and Certain Gifts and Grants, related to its New Jersey Economic Development Authority Bonds (Note 3)
in the amount of $299,507 and $0 as of September 30, 2007 and
December 31, 2006, respectively. Capitalized interest costs are
included in construction in progress on the consolidated balance
sheets.
NOTE 5 OWNERS EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)
The Company is authorized to issue 75,000,000 shares of $0.0001 par value common stock. Of the
authorized shares, 733,333 were issued to the founders of the Company (founders shares) on
January 13, 2006. The Company did not receive any consideration for the founders shares. Because
the Company had a negative estimated value on January 13, 2006, the Company recognized compensation
expense at par value totaling $73 in connection with the issuance of the founders shares as par
value represents the statutory minimum share value in the state of Delaware.
On February 21, 2006, the Company merged with Mining Organics Management (MOM) and Mining
Organics Management Harlem River Rail Yard (HRRY). At that time, MOM was a fifty-percent owner of
HRRY. The mergers were accounted for as a recapitalization of the Company. As a result of the
recapitalization, 600,000 shares were issued to the members of HRRY, with 300,000 shares
distributed to Weston Solutions, Inc. and 300,000 shares distributed among the individual members
of MOM, each of whom was a founder of the Company.
On February 16, 2007 the Company successfully completed an initial public offering of
1,800,000 common shares and 3,600,000 warrants for a total offering of $9,900,000, before issuance
costs. The Companys initial public offering is presented net of issuance costs and expenses of
approximately $1,687,000 in the statements of changes in owners equity (deficiency). The warrants
consist of 1,800,000 redeemable Class A warrants and 1,800,000 non-redeemable Class B warrants,
each warrant to purchase one share of common stock. The common stock and warrants traded as one
unit until March 13, 2007 when they began to trade separately.
On February 16, 2007, as part of its initial public offering and under the original terms of
the bridge loan agreement (Note 3), the Company issued 293,629 Bridge Equity Units to the Bridge
Noteholders. On May 23, 2007, as part of the repayment of the bridge loans, the Company issued
55,640 shares of common stock to the Bridge Noteholders, which represents 10% of the principal and
interest repaid, divided by the five-day average share price prior to repayment of the debt. The
statement of operations reflects an expense of $178,048 related to the issuance of these shares.
On February 16, 2007, as part of its initial public offering, the Company agreed to pay a 5%
quarterly stock dividend, commencing March 31, 2007, and every full quarter thereafter until the
Woodbridge, NJ facility is operational. As of September 30, 2007, the Company has declared three
such quarterly dividends amounting to 545,870 shares.
-12-
CONVERTED ORGANICS INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 6 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company is located at 7A Commercial Wharf West, Boston, Massachusetts. The Company is
renting the premises under a verbal agreement with ECAP, LLC. The managing member of ECAP, LLC is a
director and shareholder of the Company and is also the brother of the Companys President and CEO.
The rental agreement provides for rent and support, as agreed between the Company and ECAP, LLC and
for reimbursement of expenses by the Company for office and other expenses. These expenses totaled
$19,425 and $11,000 for the quarters ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and $315,350 for
the period from inception (May 3, 2003) to March 31, 2007. As of March 31, 2007 that arrangement
ended, and during the six month period ending September 30, 2007 the Company paid rent directly to
its landlord, and not to any related parties.
On April 4, 2007, The Company entered into an agreement with William A. Gildea, a director and
a brother of the Companys CEO Edward J. Gildea, whereby William A. Gildea will provide sales and
marketing expertise to the Company. This agreement provides for an annual fee of $180,000 to Mr.
Gildea for these services.
The Company has entered into a services agreement dated May 29, 2003, as modified October 6,
2004, with one of its principal stockholders, Weston Solutions, Inc. (Weston). Weston has been
engaged to provide engineering and design services in connection with the construction of the
Woodbridge organic waste conversion facility. The total amounts recorded by the Company for
services provided by Weston were $116,380 and $40,000 for the quarters ended September 30, 2007 and
2006, respectively and $798,212 for the period from inception (May 3, 2003) to September 30, 2007.
The Company has accrued a total of $300,000 of compensation expense earned but not paid for
the period April 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006, and expenses incurred but not reimbursed since April
1, 2006 to each of six officers, directors or contractors.
NOTE 7 STOCK OPTION PLAN
In June 2006, the Companys Board of Directors and stockholders approved the 2006 Stock Option
Plan (the Option Plan). The Option Plan authorizes the grant and issuance of options and other
equity compensation to employees, officers and consultants. A total of 666,667 shares of common
stock are reserved for issuance under the Option Plan. As of September 30, 2007, 643,000 options
had been issued under this plan. The options were issued on June 15, 2006 and vested on the grant
date. The options have an exercise price of $3.75 per share and expire five years from the grant
date. The exercise price was based on an assumed public offering price of $5.00 per unit less the
fair value for the two warrants included in the unit (Class A warrant fair value of $0.75, Class B
warrant fair value of $0.50). The fair value of the Class A and B warrants was estimated on June
15, 2006 for purposes of valuing the individual components of the unit so that the options could be
valued. The fair value of the options and warrants was estimated using a Black-Scholes pricing
model with the following assumptions: risk-free interest rate of 5.07%; no dividend yield;
volatility factor of 38.816%; and an expiration period of 5 years. The Companys stock option
compensation expense determined under the fair value based method totaled $1,018,705 and has been
included in general and administrative expenses in the statement of operations for the quarter
ended June 30, 2006.
NOTE 8 LEASE
In June 2006, the Company signed a lease for its New Jersey operations. The lease term is for
ten years with an option to renew for an additional ten years. On January 18, 2007, the Company
executed a lease amendment to compensate the Landlord for costs incurred in connection with a
buildout of the leased space. The additional rent associated with the buildout of the facility is
$4,600,000 and will be repaid over a ten-year period. Future minimum payments due under the
original lease plus the amendment are approximately $234,000 in 2007; $935,000 in 2008, 2009 and
2010; $946,000 in 2011; $959,000 in 2012; $967,000 in 2013; $976,000 in 2014;
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CONVERTED ORGANICS INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 8 LEASE CONTINUED
$905,000 in 2015; and $626,000 in 2016.
For the three months and the nine months ended September 30, 2007, the Company has recorded
rental expense of $185,528 and $560,105, respectively, in relation to this lease, and has
recognized $216,805 as prepaid rent as of September 30, 2007.
NOTE 9
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
CONTRACTS
The Company has entered into six contracts for various phases of the construction of its
Woodbridge, New Jersey facility. All of these contracts were subject to the successful completion
of the New Jersey Development Authority Bond Offering, which was completed on February 16, 2007.
The total value of these contracts is approximately $9,000,000. The Company expects to expend
approximately $14,600,000 on the construction of the facility not including certain expenses to be
paid by the landlord and charged over future rental periods.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is not currently aware of any pending or threatened legal proceeding to which it
is or would be a party, or any proceedings being contemplated by governmental authorities against
it, or any of its executive officers or directors relative to the services provided on the
Companys behalf.
NOTE
10 MANAGEMENTS PLAN OF OPERATION
The Company intends to use a substantial portion of the proceeds from the initial public
offering and the entire net proceeds from the bond offering to construct and purchase equipment for its first
operating facility in New Jersey and to establish a debt principal service fund (10% of the bond
amount) and a fifteen month capitalized interest reserve. The Company expects the facility to be
completed and operating in mid-2008 and expects to be generating operating revenues shortly
thereafter. The Company intends for its wholly-owned subsidiary, Converted Organics of Woodbridge,
LLC, to be the operating entity for all activity relating to the construction and revenue
generation at this New Jersey facility.
The Company has also made a deposit on an operating license for its second operating facility,
which will be constructed in Rhode Island. The Company is in the preliminary stages of seeking
additional financing to provide funds for construction of that facility. In addition, the Company
will seek additional working capital sources in the future as the current general operating cash balance may not be enough to sustain the
Company until the Woodbridge facility is operational and the Company may wish to explore
alternatives to the additional equity distribution associated with the letter of credit drawdown.
If sources of cash are not available in the future, the Company will draw down on the letter of
credit to sustain operations, which will cause issuance of shares and repayment of the loan (Note
3). In order to ensure that the company has sufficient operating cash until the letter of credit
is available, management has instituted a plan to reduce and defer costs, including management
salaries.
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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation
The following discussion of our plan of operation should be read in conjunction with the
financial statements and related notes to the financial statements included elsewhere in this
report. This report is for the quarter ended September 30, 2007. This discussion contains
forward-looking statements that relate to future events or our future financial performance. These
statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our
actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any
future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these
forward-looking statements.
Introduction
Converted Organics Inc. is a development stage company that seeks to construct processing
facilities that will use food waste as raw material to manufacture all-natural soil
amendment products combining nutritional and disease suppression characteristics. We plan to sell
and distribute our products in the agribusiness, turf management, and retail markets. We have
obtained a long-term lease for a site in a portion of an industrial building in Woodbridge, New
Jersey that the Landlord will modify and we will equip as our initial organic waste conversion
facility. We currently have no operations and do not expect to generate any revenue until the
facility is completely operational. When fully operational, the Woodbridge facility is initially
expected to process approximately 68,000 tons of organic food waste and produce approximately 9,300
tons of dry product and 5,900 tons of liquid concentrate annually. We expect to complete
construction and begin start-up operations in the second quarter of 2008.
We were incorporated under the laws of the state of Delaware in January 2006. In February
2006, the company merged with its predecessor organizations, Mining Organics Management, LLC and
Mining Organics Harlem River Rail Yard, LLC, in transactions accounted for as a recapitalization.
Development Period
Since the formation of one of our predecessors on May 2, 2003 through September 30, 2007, we
and our predecessor organizations have spent approximately $13.7 million to accomplish the
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develop markets for our products by meeting with distributors of organic products,
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sponsor growth and efficacy trials for products produced by the licensor; |
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complete engineering and mass balance for our Woodbridge facility; |
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In addition, we have commenced plant construction activities. Our process engineer has
substantially completed the design, mass balance, energy balance, and process flow drawings for the
Woodbridge facility. This work formed the basis for soliciting bids for guaranteed maximum price
contracts for the construction of the Woodbridge facility; these contracts place responsibility on
the contractors for delivering a turnkey project by the second quarter of 2008.
These activities have been funded through a combination of contributions of capital by our
founders, private sales of interests in our predecessor companies, borrowings and public offerings
of equity and debt.
Plan of Operation
Construction and Start-up Period
Management will initially be focused primarily on constructing the Woodbridge facility,
conducting start-up trials and bringing operations to full-scale production as quickly as
practicable. We have budgeted approximately $14.6 million for the design, building, and testing of
our facility, including related non-recurring engineering costs, according to the following
development calendar. The capital outlays shown in the following table represent an estimated
schedule of payments to be made in connection with the construction of the Woodbridge facility. The
amounts shown below include the related portions of construction management, engineering and
design, contingency, bonding and similar fees. The capital outlay of $14.6 million will come from
the $25.4 million raised by the public offering of stocks and bonds on February 16, 2007 and does
not include $4.6 million of lease financing provided by the New Jersey landlord.
Development Stage Milestone Estimated Cost
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415,000 |
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Of the estimated $8,079,000 costs which were to be incurred by September 30, 2007, $3,346,000
has been incurred with the remaining $4,733,000 to be incurred over the remaining construction
period. The total cost is not expected to exceed the estimate. Payments have not been required
according to the above schedule due to the timing of deposits and favorable payment terms
negotiated with vendors and construction timing. The Company does not expect the future work
schedule to vary from the above plan.
The remaining net proceeds of the stock and bond offerings of $10.8 million (net proceeds of
$25.4 million less $14.6 million set aside for construction) will be used to fund the Companys
marketing and administrative expenses during the construction period, fund specific principal and
interest reserves specified in the bond offering and pay expenses relating to the offering of stock
and bonds. The additional costs for the buildout of the New Jersey facility by the landlord are
not included in these costs. We expect to negotiate and execute a plant management agreement prior
to commencement of facility operations. We will continue to develop relationships and negotiate
purchase agreements for our end products in the agribusiness, turf management, and retail markets
during the construction and start up period.
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Operations
Operations
are expected to begin by processing 65 tons of waste per day, with the
expectation that initial design capacity of 210 tons per day could be reached within four-to-six
weeks. Upon commencement of operations, we expect two revenue streams: (i) tip fees that in our
potential markets range from $50 to $100 per ton, and (ii) product sales. Tip fees will be paid to
the Company to receive the waste stream from the waste hauler; the hauler will pay the
Company, instead of a landfill, to take the waste. If the haulers source separate and pay in
advance, they could be charged tip fees that are up to 20% below market. As of the date of the
filing of this report, we have contracted to receive and accept waste for our initial capacity. In
addition, we have received indications of interest for over 55% of the planned 2008 output from our
New Jersey facility. We believe that, based on industry practice, these indications of interest
will translate into purchase orders once the Woodbridge facility is operational.
Future Development
Subject to the availability of development capital, we intend to commence development and
construction of other facilities while completing construction of our Woodbridge facility. The
timing of our next facility is dependent on many factors, including locating property suited for
our use, negotiating favorable terms for lease or purchase, obtaining regulatory approvals, and
procuring raw material at favorable prices.
We anticipate that our next facility may be located in Rhode Island. We have commenced
negotiation of a lease and services agreement with the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation
for a proposed facility in Johnston, Rhode Island. Other locations in Massachusetts and New York as
well as other states may be considered as determined by management.
In each contemplated market, we have started development activity to secure a facility
location. We have also held preliminary discussions with state and local regulatory officials and
raw material suppliers. We believe that this preliminary development work will allow the Company to develop and operate a
second facility within 24 months from the date of our initial public offering, subject to the
availability of debt financing. We will be able to use much of the engineering and design work done
for our first facility for subsequent facilities, thus reducing both the time and costs associated
with these activities.
Trends and Uncertainties Affecting our Operations
We will be subject to a number of factors that may affect our operations and financial
performance. These factors include, but are not limited to, the available supply and price of
organic food waste, the market for liquid concentrate and solid organic fertilizer in the Eastern
United States, increasing energy costs, the unpredictable cost of compliance with environmental and
other government regulation, and the time and cost of obtaining USDA, state or other product
labeling designations. Demand for organic fertilizer and the resulting prices customers are willing
to pay also may not be as high as our market studies suggest. In addition, supply of organic
fertilizer products from the use of other technologies or other competitors may adversely affect
our selling prices and consequently our overall profitability.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At September 30, 2007, we had total current assets of approximately $744,000, consisting
primarily of cash and prepaid and other assets, and current liabilities of approximately
$1,004,000, consisting primarily of accounts payable and accrued expenses. The Company has
accumulated a net loss from inception through September 30, 2007 of approximately $9,316,000.
Owners equity at September 30, 2007 was approximately $3,139,000. Since inception, we have
generated no revenue from operations, and do not expect to generate revenue until the second
quarter of 2008. Although the Company has negative working capital as of September 30, 2007,
approximately $233,000 of current liabilities will be paid from restricted funds which are
classified as non-current assets on the balance sheet, and are more fully described below.
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additional $300,000 of liabilities classified as current cannot be paid from current assets as a
condition of the New Jersey bond.
We currently do not have manufacturing capabilities or other means to generate revenues or
cash. Approximately $14.6 million of the $25.4 million net proceeds from the equity and bond
offerings, together with the $4.6 million of lease financing provided by the landlord, will be used
to build our Woodbridge facility, which is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2008.
The remaining $10.8 million net proceeds from the equity and bond offerings ($25.4 million raised
less $14.6 million for construction) has been and will continue to be used to sustain our
operations, fund bond principal, interest and working capital reserves, and has provided the cash
required to repay bridge loans, demand loans and accrued interest that were not paid at the date of
our initial public offering due to covenants placed on the Company by the bondholder of the New
Jersey Economic Development Authority Bonds.
In May, 2007, we reached agreements with the bridge lender and the demand note lender to repay
the entire principal and accrued interest on these debts. The principal of the bridge loan of
$1,515,000 plus accrued interest of approximately $160,000, along with principal of the demand loan
of $150,000 plus accrued interest of approximately $7,000, was repaid from unrestricted cash upon
finalization of the agreement. In addition, for the various term extensions granted by the bridge
lender, we issued approximately 56,000 shares of common stock, which represents 10% of the
principal and interest repaid, divided by the five-day average share price prior to repayment of
the debt. The statement of operations reflects expense of $178,048 related to the issuance of these
shares.
In order for the repayment of bridge and demand loans to comply with the terms of the
covenants of the bondholders of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority bonds, the bridge
lender has obtained a letter of credit in favor of the Company for $1,825,000. This letter of
credit has an expiration date of April 9, 2008, and allows for a one-time draw down during the
thirty days prior to expiration. The letter of credit will be supported by assets of the bridge
lender, and we have paid the letter of credit fee of $27,375. In the event that we utilize the funds available under the letter of credit, we are required
to 1) repay principal and interest at 12 % within one year, and 2) issue additional shares of
common stock equal to 60% of the amount utilized, calculated by dividing 60% of the amount utilized
by the then-current share price. If the total standby letter of credit is utilized, the total
shares issued under this calculation would be approximately 375,000, if the stock was then trading
at the September 30, 2007 market price. We have no way to determine how many shares would actually
be issued at the share price in the future, nor the amount that might be drawn on the letter of
credit. We have agreed not to issue more than 20% of the then outstanding shares of common stock
without seeking shareholder consent. If the borrowed funds are not repaid within one year,
interest increases to 18% and we are required to issue additional extension shares equal to 8 1/3%
of the outstanding balance each month. We have received the approval from the bondholder of the New
Jersey Economic Development Authority Bonds to enter into this agreement.
In May, 2007, we also reached agreements with our two term note lenders, whereby the maturity
dates of these loans have been extended to December 31, 2008. The outstanding balances on these
term loans as of September 30, 2007 were $250,000 and $125,000. Among other terms, the agreement
on one of these loans required accrued interest of $89,170 to be paid immediately. As we were
precluded under the terms of the agreement with the bondholders of the New Jersey Economic
Development Authority bonds from paying the accrued interest, we borrowed funds to repay this
accrued interest by entering into an additional term loan in the amount of $89,170 with our CEO,
Edward J. Gildea. This note is unsecured and subordinate to the bonds, carries an interest rate of
12% and has a two-year term. This interest rate is equal to or less than the interest paid on its
other term loans. We obtained the necessary bondholder consents to enter into this agreement.
As a result of the above transactions, our debt structure is as follows at September 30, 2007
as compared to March 31, 2007:
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Withdrawals from restricted cash require approval of the third party trustee, and are governed
by the Trustee Agreement.
In addition to the above cash balances, a standby Letter of credit in the amount of $1,825,000
has been issued in favor of the Company. We decided to accept this letter of credit and to pay down the
bridge loans in order to eliminate the 18% interest charge on funds that were not being utilized at
this time. We will seek additional working capital sources in the future as the current general
operating cash balance may not be enough to sustain us until our Woodbridge facility is operational
and we may wish to explore alternatives to the additional equity distribution associated with the
letter of credit drawdown. If sources of cash are not available to us in the future, we will draw
down on the letter of credit to sustain operations, which will cause issuance of shares and
repayment of the loan, which is discussed above. In order to ensure that the company has
sufficient operating cash until the letter of credit is available, management has instituted a plan
to reduce and defer costs, including management salaries.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007
The Company has been a development stage company since its inception. For the period from
inception (May 3, 2003) until September 30, 2007 the Company has not earned any revenues from
operations. The Company does not expect to earn revenues from operations until 2008. In addition,
the Company has incurred operating costs and expenses of approximately $3,026,000 during the nine
months ending September 30, 2007, and approximately $9,316,000 for the period from inception (May
3, 2003) until September 30, 2007. Operating expenses incurred since inception were approximately
$7,600,000 for general and administrative expenses, $2,168,000 for research and development costs,
and $198,000 for amortization expense.
As of September 30, 2007, the Company had current assets of approximately $744,000 compared to
$890,000 as of December 31, 2006. Deferred finance and issuance costs represented approximately
$681,000 of the current assets as of December 31, 2006. Deferred costs associated with the public
offering of approximately $1,687,000 were offset against the gross proceeds from the offering of
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$9.9 million in the consolidated statements of changes in owners equity (deficiency)
during the nine months ending September 30, 2007. Costs associated with the bond offering of
approximately $953,000 have been capitalized and will be amortized over the life of the bond.
As of September 30, 2007 the Company had current liabilities of approximately
$1,004,000 compared to $3,734,000 at December 31, 2006. The decrease is due largely to a reduction in accounts
payable and accrued expenses, which were paid with proceeds of the public offering and the debt,
and the repayment of the demand notes, the term notes and the bridge notes payable.
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Item 3. Controls and Procedures
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over
financial reporting for the Company. Under the supervision, and with the participation of our
management, including the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, we have
evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act
Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that
evaluation, the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that
these disclosure controls and procedures were effective such that the material information
required to be filed in our SEC reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the
required time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms. This conclusion was based on the fact
that the business operations to date have been limited and the Principal Executive Officer and
Principal Financial Officer have had complete access to all records and financial information and
have availed themselves of such access to ensure full disclosure. As the Company business
expands, a more definitive plan relating to maintaining effective disclosure controls will be
implemented. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the
nine months ended September 30, 2007 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to
materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting. Potential investors should be
aware that the design of any system of controls and procedures is based in part upon certain
assumptions about the likelihood of future events. There can be no assurance that any system of
controls and procedures will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future
conditions, regardless of how remote.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
We are not currently aware of any pending or threatened legal proceedings to which we are or would
be a party or any proceedings being contemplated by governmental authorities against us, or any of
our executive officers or directors relating to their services on our behalf.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
On February 16, 2007 the Company issued 293,629 units under the terms of the Bridge Financing
Agreements as amended. The Company is required to file a registration statement, relating to these
units, within 180 days of issuance. As of the filing of this report the registration statement
has not yet been filed, and it is anticipated that it will be filed with conjunction with the
statement to register the 55,640 shares as detailed in the following paragraph.
On May 23, 2007 the Company issued 55,640 common shares under the terms of the repayment of the
Bridge loans. The Company is required to file a registration statement relating to these units
within 180 days of issuance.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
During the nine months ended September 30, 2007 we were not in default of any of our indebtedness.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
No matters were submitted for shareholder vote during the three months ended September 30, 2007.
Item 5. Other Information.
None
Item 6. Exhibits
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Description of Exhibit |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of
the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 |
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 |
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 |
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Converted Organics Inc.
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Date: November 12, 2007 |
/s/ Edward J. Gildea
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Edward J. Gildea |
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President and Chief Executive Officer, |
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Date: November 12, 2007 |
/s/ David R. Allen
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David R. Allen |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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Date: November 12, 2007 |
/s/ Ellen P. Geoffrey
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Ellen P. Geoffrey |
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Chief Accounting Officer |
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