UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-QSB
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2007
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934
For the transition period from ____________ to ____________
Commission File No.: 0-13117
ION NETWORKS, INC.
(Exact Name of Small Business Issuer in Its Charter)
Delaware 22-2413505 -------- ---------- (State or Other Jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification Number) Incorporation or Organization) |
120 Corporate Boulevard, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(908) 546-3900
(Issuer's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the proceeding 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 X No .
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes___ No _X_
There were 32,785,565 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of November 19, 2007.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format:
Yes __ No X
ION NETWORKS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
FORM 10-QSB
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2007
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation
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Item 3. Controls and Procedures
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
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Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
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Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
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Item 5. Other Information
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Item 6. Exhibits
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SIGNATURES
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by the registrant without audit pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although the registrant believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. It is suggested that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and the notes thereto included in the registrant's report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2006 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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ION NETWORKS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
September 30, 2007
(Unaudited)
Assets | |
Current assets | |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 10,018 |
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $36,417 | 364,439 |
Inventories, net | 304,473 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 14,196 |
Total current assets | 693,126 |
Property and equipment, net | 22,564 |
Capitalized software, net | 1,386,301 |
Deferred financing costs, net | 9,583 |
Other assets | 12,911 |
Total assets | $ 2,124,485 |
Liabilities and Stockholders Equity | |
Current liabilities | |
Accounts payable | $ 305,293 |
Accrued expenses | 154,330 |
Accrued payroll and related liabilities | 123,990 |
Accrued interest related party | 19,729 |
Revolving credit facility | 208,010 |
Capital lease payable | 2,626 |
Deferred income | 120,293 |
Notes payable, net of debt discount of $5,883 | 144,116 |
Notes payable related parties, net of debt discount of $4,903 | 170,097 |
Other current liabilities | 10,000 |
Total current liabilities | 1,258,484 |
Commitments and contingencies | |
Stockholders Equity | |
Preferred stock par value $.001 per share; authorized 1,000,000 shares; 200,000 shares designated Series A; 155,557 shares issued and outstanding (aggregate liquidation preference $280,003) | 156 |
Common stock par value $.001 per share; authorized 50,000,000 shares; 32,785,565 shares issued and outstanding | 32,786 |
Additional paid-in capital | 45,888,905 |
Deferred compensation | (52,230) |
Accumulated deficit | (45,003,616) |
Total stockholders equity | 866,001 |
Total liabilities and stockholders equity | $ 2,124,485 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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ION NETWORKS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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ION NETWORKS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 | For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006 | ||
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Cash flows from operating activities | |||
Net loss | $ (856,237) | $ (818,045) | |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 281,707 | 179,582 | |
Non-cash stock-based compensation | 139,989 | 151,556 | |
Restructuring and other credits | - | (81,000) | |
Provision for doubtful accounts | 20,142 | - | |
Provision for inventory reserve | (29,777) | (55,290) | |
Interest on convertible debt related party | - | 1,696 | |
Interest on notes payable | 3,123 | - | |
Interest on notes payable related party | 3,915 | - | |
Deferred rent | 2,251 | - | |
Amortization of deferred financing costs | 24,525 | 26,986 | |
Amortization of debt discount | 488 | - | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||
Accounts receivable | 64,247 | 596,573 | |
Inventories | 273,350 | (17,513) | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 13,121 | 45,825 | |
Other assets | 10,085 | (85) | |
Accounts payable | 48,374 | (184,726) | |
Accrued expenses | (21,378) | (29,971) | |
Accrued payroll and related liabilities | 4,099 | (200,067) | |
Deferred income | (32,099) | (9,709) | |
Net cash used in operating activities | (50,075) | (394,188) | |
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Cash flows from investing activities | |||
Acquisition of property and equipment | (1,379) | (15,566) | |
Capitalized software expenditures | (439,899) | (383,898) | |
Net cash used in investing activities | (441,278) | (399,464) | |
Cash flows from financing activities | |||
Principal payments on debt and capital leases | (1,891) | (6,805) | |
Advances under notes payable | 150,000 | - | |
Advances under notes payable - related parties | 175,000 | - | |
Borrowings from revolving credit facility | 395,269 | 465,000 | |
Repayment of revolving credit facility | (472,943) | (265,000) | |
Deferred financing costs | (10,000) | (2,698) | |
Proceeds from the exercise of warrants | - | 468,201 | |
Net cash provided by financing activities | 235,435 | 658,698 | |
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (255,918) | (134,954) | |
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period | 265,936 | 196,342 | |
Cash and cash equivalents end of period | $ 10,018 | $ 61,388 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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ION NETWORKS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2007
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND MANAGEMENTS LIQUIDITY PLANS
Basis of Presentation
ION Networks, Inc. and subsidiary (the "Company"), a Delaware corporation founded in 1999 through the combination of two companies -- MicroFrame, a New Jersey Corporation (the predecessor entity to the Company, originally founded in 1982), and SolCom Systems Limited, a Scottish corporation located in Livingston, Scotland (originally founded in 1994), designs, develops, manufactures and sells network and information security and management products to corporations, service providers and government agencies. The Company's hardware and software suite of products are designed to form a secure auditable portal to protect IT and network infrastructure from internal and external security threats. ION's products operate in the IP, data center, telecommunications and transport, and telephony environments and are sold by a direct sales force and indirect channel partners mainly throughout North America and Europe.
The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2007, and the condensed consolidated statements of operations and cash flows for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, have been prepared by the Company without audit. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) necessary to make the Company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows at September 30, 2007 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 not misleading have been made. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of results that would be expected for the full year or any other interim period.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted. It is suggested that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2006, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Sale of Assets and Managements Liquidity Plans
The Company incurred a net loss of $856,237 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, which includes $446,363 of non-cash charges, primarily resulting from $281,707 of depreciation and amortization and $139,989 of stock-based compensation. The Company has a working capital deficiency of $565,358 at September 30, 2007. The Company continues to have a delicate cash position. In addition, the Company has historically received proceeds from the sale of its New Jersey Net Operating Losses during the fourth quarter of previous years. During the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, the Company received $465,398 and $299,701 from these sales, respectively.
Effective July 26, 2007, the Company amended its $2.5 million revolving credit facility dated September 9, 2005 with Bridge Bank N.A. This amended facility has a two-year term and provides for advances of up to $1.0 million based on a percentage of eligible accounts receivables, the stated percentage is 80% although Bridge bank has advanced 85% on all funding requests for the period to date, and eliminated several key financial covenants, which had caused the Company to be in default on several occasions during the initial two-year period.
On November 19, 2007, the Company signed an agreement with Cryptek, Inc. (Cryptek) to sell substantially all the operating assets of the Company for a purchase price of $3.2 million plus assumption of certain liabilities. The Company believes that as a result of the execution of this agreement that it will be precluded from selling its New Jersey Net Operating Losses. If the transaction is not consummated by Cryptek and ION has fulfilled all the requirements for closing, the agreement calls for Cryptek to reimburse the Company for the receipt of sales proceeds relating to its New Jersey Net Operating Losses. In the event that the reimbursement proceeds are not received on a timely basis, such circumstance would result in the need for the Company to raise additional capital, renegotiate outstanding debt instruments, reduce expenses, particularly payroll related costs and other items as may be necessary, in the event outside sources of capital are not available. The Asset Purchase Agreement calls for a closing date of no later than December 31, 2007 subject to Securities and Exchange Commission review of the filings relating to the transaction. The Company intends to use the proceeds received in this transaction to pay down debt and transaction related expenses and provide general working capital while pursuing a suitable merger candidate, which candidate has not been identified at the date of this filing.
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of ION Networks, Inc. and Subsidiary. All material inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
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Use of Estimates
The preparation of 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 of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the year. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The significant estimates include the allowance for doubtful accounts, allowance for inventory obsolescence, capitalized software including estimates of future gross revenues, and the related amortization lives, deferred tax asset valuation allowance and depreciation and amortization lives.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 have been reclassified to conform to the presentation of the condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007. There was no change in previously reported net loss.
Capitalized Software
The Company capitalizes computer software development costs in accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 86, "Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software to be Sold, Leased or Otherwise Marketed" ("SFAS No. 86"). SFAS No. 86 requires that the Company capitalize computer software development costs upon the establishment of the technological feasibility of a product, to the extent that such costs are expected to be recovered through future sales of the product. Management is required to use professional judgment in determining whether development costs meet the criteria for immediate expense or capitalization. These costs are amortized to cost of sales by the greater of the amount computed using (i) the ratio that current gross revenues from the sales of software bear to the total of current and anticipated future gross revenues from the sales of that software, or (ii) the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the product. As a result, the carrying amount of the capitalized software costs may be reduced materially in the near term.
The Company records impairment losses on capitalized software and other long-lived assets used in operations when events and circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the carrying amount of those items. The Companys cash flow estimates are based on historical results adjusted to reflect its best estimate of future market and operating conditions. The net carrying value of assets deemed not recoverable is reduced to fair value. While the Company believes that its estimates of future cash flows are reasonable, different assumptions regarding such cash flows could materially affect the Companys estimates.
The Company capitalized $439,899 and $383,898 of software development costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Amortization expense totaled $110,453 and $69,916 for the three months ending September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Amortization expense totaled $265,471 and $167,892 for the nine months ending September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Amortization expense is included in Cost of Sales in the Statement of Operations.
Net Loss Per Share of Common Stock
Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other instruments to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock. Potentially dilutive securities of 10,073,013 and 9,320,688 at September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively are excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share, as their inclusion would be antidilutive.
Stock-Based Compensation
Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of Share Based Payment (FAS 123R), using the modified prospective transition method and therefore has not restated prior periods' results. Stock-based compensation expense for all share-based payment awards granted after January 1, 2006 is based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of FAS 123R. The Company recognizes these compensation costs over the requisite service period of the award, which is generally the option vesting term. As of September 30, 2007, the fair value of unvested options totaled $73,560. Stock based compensation for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 was recorded in the statement of operations as follows:
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| For the three months ended September 30, | For the nine months ended September 30, | ||
| 2007 | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 |
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Cost of Sales | $ 851 | $ 1,960 | $ 3,860 | $ 6,076 |
R&D | 4,853 | 17,007 | 29,226 | 51,398 |
SG&A | 28,142 | 30,648 | 106,903 | 94,082 |
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Total | $ 33,846 | $49,615 | $139,989 | $ 151,556 |
The fair value of share-based payment awards was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions and weighted average fair values as follows:
| Nine months ended | ||||
| 2007 | 2006 | |||
Risk-free interest rate |
| 4.52%-5.05% |
| 4.85%-5.10% | |
Dividend yield |
| N/A |
| N/A | |
Expected volatility |
| 202-224% |
| 208-224% | |
Expected life in years |
| 5 |
| 5 | |
Expected forfeiture rate (through term) |
| 0% |
| 75.9% |
A summary of option activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 is as follows:
Options | Shares | Weighted- Average Exercise Price | Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual | Aggregate Intrinsic Value |
Outstanding at January 1, 2007 | 6,794,856 | $0.27 | 3.56 years | |
Granted | 221,000 | $0.07 | 5.00 years | |
Canceled | (222,500) | $0.41 | 3.43 years | |
Expired | (164,500) | $0.67 | - | |
Outstanding at September 30, 2007 | 6,628,856 | $0.25 | 2.91 years | $15.00 |
Exercisable at September 30, 2007 | 5,310,520 | $0.27 | 2.75 years | $15.00 |
The weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 amounted to $0.08 and $0.18 per share, respectively.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue from product sales of hardware and software to end-users, value added resellers (VARs) and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) upon shipment if no significant vendor obligations exist and collectibility is probable. The Company does not offer customers the right to return products, however the Company records warranty costs at the time revenue is recognized. Management estimates the anticipated warranty costs but actual results could differ from those estimates.
In addition, the Company sells internally developed stand-alone finished software packages (PRIISMS Software), which permit end-users to monitor, secure and administer voice and data communications networks. The software packages permit the customer to utilize the PRIISMS software pursuant to the terms of the license. Other than during an initial ninety-day warranty period from the date of shipment, the purchaser is not entitled to upgrades/enhancements or services that can be attributable to a multi-element arrangement. In addition, the customer does not have any rights to exchange or return the software. Since the software package sale does not require significant production, modification or customization, the Company recognizes revenue at such time the product is shipped and collectibility is probable in accordance with the accounting guidance under Statement of Position 97-2, Software Revenue Recognition.
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The Company sells separate customer maintenance contracts and maintenance revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the period the service is provided, generally one year. On some occasions, maintenance is provided on a time and material basis in which case revenue is recognized upon shipment of the repaired item.
Income Taxes
Effective January 1, 2007, the Company adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48). FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and a measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. For those benefits to be recognized, a tax position must be more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. Differences between tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and the benefit recognized and measured pursuant to the interpretation are referred to as unrecognized benefits. A liability is recognized (or amount of net operating loss carry forward or amount of tax refundable is reduced) for an unrecognized tax benefit because it represents an enterprises potential future obligation to the taxing authority for a tax position that was not recognized as a result of applying the provisions of FIN 48.
In accordance with FIN 48, interest costs related to unrecognized tax benefits are required to be calculated (if applicable) and would be classified as Interest expense, net in the consolidated statements of operations. Penalties would be recognized as a component of Selling, general and administrative expenses.
In many cases the Companys tax positions are related to tax years that remain subject to examination by relevant tax authorities. The Company files income tax returns in the United States (federal) and in various state and local jurisdictions. In most instances, the Company is no longer subject to federal, state and local income tax examinations by tax authorities for years prior to 2003.
The adoption of the provisions of FIN 48 did not have a material impact on the Companys consolidated financial position and results of operations. As of September 30, 2007, no liability for unrecognized tax benefits was required to be recorded.
The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. The Company considers projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. At present, the Company does not have a sufficient history of income to conclude that it is more likely than not that the Company will be able to realize all of its tax benefits in the near future and therefore a valuation allowance was established in the full value of the deferred tax asset.
A valuation allowance will be maintained until sufficient positive evidence exists to support the reversal of any portion or all of the valuation allowance net of appropriate reserves. Should the Company continue to be profitable in future periods with supportable trends, the valuation allowance will be reversed accordingly.
NOTE 3 - INVENTORIES
Inventories, net of allowance for obsolescence of $23,727 at September 30, 2007, consists of the following:
Raw materials | $ 154,346 | |
Finished goods | 150,127 | |
$ 304,473 |
NOTE 4 REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY
On September 21, 2005, the Company entered into the asset based Revolving Credit Facility for $2.5 million with Bridge Bank, N.A. The Revolving Credit Facility had a two-year term, which upon maturity required payment of the outstanding principal and interest balance. The Revolving Credit Facility provided for advances of up to $2.0 million based on a percentage of eligible accounts receivables, the stated percentage is 80% although Bridge bank has advanced 85% on all funding requests for the period to and an additional $500,000 against inventory capped at 30% of eligible accounts receivables. The annual interest rate was prime plus 1.75% (10.00% at June 30, 2007), with a minimum prime rate of 6.25%. Certain assets of the Company secure the Revolving Credit Facility, and the Company was subject to certain financial and restrictive covenants, as defined in the agreement. The Company failed to comply with certain financial covenants in the Revolving Credit Facility at June 30, 2007.
On July 26, 2007, the Company amended its Revolving Credit Facility with Bridge Bank, N.A. The amended facility has a two-year term, and provides for advances of up to $1.0 million against 80% of eligible accounts receivables, which also serves as collateral for the loan. The annual interest rate is prime plus 1.75% (9.50% at September 30, 2007). As of September 30, 2007, the outstanding balance on the Revolving Credit Facility was $208,010.
NOTE 5 STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
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Warrants
On January 26, 2007, the Company entered into an agreement with a consultant. In connection with this agreement, the Company issued fully vested warrants with a two year term to purchase 1,500,000 shares of the Companys Common Stock at $0.10 per share for a total value of $133,709 based on the Black-Scholes model.
On May 1, 2007, the Company amended a previous agreement made on January 26, 2007 with a consultant. In connection with this amendment, the Company received back 562,500 fully vested warrants with a two year term to purchase 562,500 shares of the Companys Common Stock at $0.10 per share for a total value of $50,141 based on the Black-Scholes model. The remaining value of $37,606 was credited to deferred compensation.
Options
On February 28, 2007, the Company granted board members immediately exercisable options to purchase an aggregate of 9,000 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $0.10 for a total value of $599, based on the Black-Scholes model, under a previously stock holder approved option plan.
On May 9, 2007, the Company granted board members immediately exercisable options to purchase an aggregate of 4,500 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $0.07 for a total value of $311, based on the Black-Scholes model, under a previously stock holder approved option plan.
On May 9, 2007, the Company granted an employee 200,000 options to purchase common stock, of which 34% vest on the first anniversary of the option grant date and 8.25% vest each quarter there after, with an exercise price of $0.07 for a total value of $13,157, based on the Black-Scholes model, under a previously stock holder approved option plan.
On June 7, 2007, the Company granted board members immediately exercisable options to purchase an aggregate of 3,000 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $0.045 for a total value of $148, based on the Black-Scholes model, under a previously stock holder approved option plan.
On August 8, 2007, the Company granted board members immediately exercisable options to purchase an aggregate of 4,500 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $0.05 for a total value of $222, based on the Black-Scholes model, under a previously stock holder approved option plan.
NOTE 6 SALES CONCENTRATIONS
Historically, the Company has been dependent on several large customers each year, but they are not necessarily the same every year. For the three months ended September 30, 2007, the Companys net sales came from three significant customers consist of 18%, 11% and 11%, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2006, when the Companys had three significant customers which consisted of 21%, 20% and 15% of net sales. For the nine months ended September 30, 2007, the Companys net sales came from three significant customers consist of 16%, 13% and 12%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2006, when the Companys had four significant customers which consisted of 20%, 15%, 13% and 11% of net sales. In general, the Company cannot predict with certainty, which large customers will continue to place orders. The loss of any of these customers or a significant decline in sales volumes from any of these customers could have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
NOTE 7 COMMITMENTS
The Company extended a lease on May 11, 2006 for approximately 7,000 square feet for its principal executive offices at 120 Corporate Blvd., South Plainfield, New Jersey for an additional 5 years. The agreement provides for an escalating base rent of $4,665 per month effective August 2006 through July 2007, $4,815 per month effective August 2007 through July 2008, and an additional increase of $145 per year every August thereafter through August 2010. The Company has the option to terminate the lease effective July 31, 2009 with six months written notice to the Landlord.
The Company also leases certain equipment under agreements which are classified as capital leases. Each of the capital lease agreements expires within five years and has purchase options at the end of the lease term.
NOTE 8 NOTES PAYABLE
Related Parties
In June 2007, certain Board members and an officer of the Company advanced an aggregate of $50,000 through the issuance of promissory notes due the earlier of the receipt of any proceeds from the sale of State of New Jersey Net Operating Losses or six months from the date of the note. The interest rate on the note is prime plus 1.75% per annum. The interest rate was 9.5% as of September 30, 2007.
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On August 21, 2007, a Board member of the Company advanced an aggregate of $125,000 through the issuance of promissory notes due the earlier of the receipt of any proceeds from the sale of State of New Jersey Net Operating Losses or six months from the date of the note. The interest rate on the note is 20% per annum and the effective interest rate is 20.86%. In conjunction with this note, the Company granted to the note holder warrants to purchase an aggregate of 125,000 shares of common stock for $0.05 per share. This note was recorded net of a debt discount of $5,125 based on the relative fair value of the warrants. The deferred debt discount is being amortized to interest expense over the six month term of the note. The Company recorded amortization of the debt discount in the amount of $222 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007.
Non-related parties
On July 17, 2007, the Company received in aggregate of $50,000 from two investors through the issuance of promissory notes due the earlier of the receipt of any proceeds from the sale of State of New Jersey Net Operating Losses or six months from the date of the note. The interest rate on the notes are 20% per annum and the effective interest rate is 20.86%. In conjunction with these notes, the Company granted to the note holders warrants to purchase an aggregate of 50,000 shares of common stock for $0.05 per share. This note was recorded net of a debt discount of $2,050 based on the relative fair value of the warrants. The deferred debt discount is being amortized to interest expense over the six month term of the note. The Company recorded amortization of the debt discount in the amount of $89 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007.
On September 10, 2007, the Company received in aggregate of $100,000 from an investor through the issuance of a promissory note due the earlier of the receipt of any proceeds from the sale of State of New Jersey Net Operating Losses or six months from the date of the note. The interest rate on the note is 20% per annum and the effective interest rate is 20.86%. In conjunction with this note, the Company granted to the note holder warrants to purchase an aggregate of 100,000 shares of common stock for $0.05 per share. This note was recorded net of a debt discount of $4,100 based on the relative fair value of the warrants. The deferred debt discount is being amortized to interest expense over the six month term of the note. The Company recorded amortization of the debt discount in the amount of $177 during the three and six months ended September 30, 2007.
NOTE 9 SUBSEQUENT EVENT
During October 2007, the Company terminated its Sales Outsourcing Agreement with McGat Enterprises, LLC.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
Cautionary Statement Under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
A number of statements contained in this report are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the applicable statements. You can identify forward-looking statements by our use of words such as may, will, should, could, expects, plans, intends, anticipates, believes, estimates, predicts, potential, or continue or the negative or other variations of these words, or other comparable words or phrases. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Companys ability to gain further market recognition and the Companys cost reduction efforts. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, uncertainty as to the acceptance of the Companys products; risks related to technological factors; potential manufacturing difficulties; uncertainty of product development; uncertainty of obtaining or maintaining adequate financing; dependence on third parties; dependence on key personnel and changes in the Companys sales force and management; the risks associated with the expansion of the Companys sales channels; competition; a limited customer base; risk of system failure, security risks and liability risks; risk of requirements to comply with government regulations; vulnerability to rapid industry change and technological obsolescence; and general economic conditions. Unless otherwise required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements.
OVERVIEW
Historically, a significant portion of our revenues have been derived from sales to relatively few customers, and we expect this trend to continue. We do not have purchase contracts with any of our customers that obligate them to continue to purchase our products, and they could cease purchasing products from us at any time. A delay in purchase or cancellation by any of our customers could cause quarterly revenues to vary significantly. In addition, during a given quarter, a significant portion of our revenues may be derived from the sale of a relatively small number of systems. Accordingly, a small change in the number of systems we sell may also cause significant changes in our operating results. Because fluctuations in the timing of orders from our customers or in the number of individual systems we sell could cause our revenues to fluctuate significantly in any given quarter or year, we do not believe that period-to-period comparisons of our financial results are necessarily meaningful, and they should not be relied upon as an indication of our future performance.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
For the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the same period in 2006:
Net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2007, were $744,643 compared to net sales of $872,945 for the same period in 2006, a decrease of $128,302 or 14.7%. The decrease in revenue for third quarter of 2007 compared to the same period last year was due primarily to a decrease in hardware sales from $488,290 to $373,393 a decrease of $114,897. This decline in net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2007 was primarily impacted by a reduction of hardware sales to one major customer in the amount of $92,500 compared to the same period in 2006. The Company believes that this decreased level of sales activity was due to the customers working down its inventory levels, the Company is confident that it will recognize a higher level of purchases by this customer during the fourth quarter of 2007.
Cost of sales for the three months ended September 30, 2007 was $361,652 compared to $395,726 for the same period in 2006. Cost of sales as a percentage of net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2007 increased to 48.6% from 45.3% for the same period in 2006. This 3.3% gross margin reduction was primarily the result of a $128,302 decrease in revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the same period in 2006, while cost of sales declined slightly. Gross margins decreased to 51.4% from 54.7% in the three months ending September 30, 2007 compared to the same period last year.
Research and development expenses (R&D) for the three months ended September 30, 2007 was $72,002 compared to $173,651 for the same period in 2006 or a decrease of $101,649. The decrease in R&D expenses was due primarily to decreased payroll related expenses for salaries, benefits and incentive compensation of $90,408 and a decrease in professional fees of $58,437, offset in part by decreased capitalization of software expenses related to new product development of $47,209. The decline in payroll expenses is primarily due to the movement of headcount between department, from 9 employees in 2006 to 6 employees in 2007 and the decrease in professional fees reflects the Companys decision to reduce its outsourcing operating functions.
Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") for the three months ended September 30, 2007 were $561,402 compared to $603,522 for the same period in 2006, a decrease of $42,120. The decrease in SG&A was due primarily to lower commissions and travel related expenses of $18,141, along with increased capitalized software of $19,169 and no bonus accrual for the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $9,333 for the same period the prior year.
Depreciation expense was $5,767 for the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $3,820 in the same period in 2006.
Net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2007 amounted to $276,558 compared to $312,877 for the same period in 2006.
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The decrease in net loss of $36,319 was due primarily to lower operating expenses of $141,822 offset primarily by a lower gross margin of $94,228.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the same period in 2006:
Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 were $856,237 and $818,045, respectively, an increased loss of $38,192 due primarily to reduced gross margin of $249,515 and increased interest and other expense of $17,267 offset in part by decreased operating expenses of $230,708.
Net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 $2,313,214 compared to net sales of $2,617,356 for the same period in 2006, a decrease of $294,142 or 11.2%. Net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 were lower compared to the same period of 2006 primarily due to decreased sales of appliances of $219,165 and software of $115,708 offset in part by an increase in professional services of $63,981. The decrease in appliance net sales was due primarily to a reduction in sales for the 3100 and 5500 product lines of $284,849 and $168,531, respectively offset in part by increased sales in the 5600 product line of $224,219.
Cost of sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 was $1,024,615 compared to $1,069,242 for the same period in 2006. Cost of sales as a percentage of net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 increased to 44.1% from 40.9% for the same period in 2006, resulting in gross margins decreasing to 55.9% from 59.2% as compared to the prior year. Amortization expense related to capitalized software costs increased from $167,892 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 to $265,471 for the same period in 2007, while net sales declined by $294,142. The combination of these two factors resulted in an increase in the percentage of cost of sales for this component of expense from 6.4% to 8.7% or an increase of 2.3%.
Research and development expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 was $239,500 compared to $478,057 for the same period in 2006 or a decrease of $238,557. The decrease in R&D expenses was due primarily to decreased payroll related expenses for salaries, benefits and incentive compensation of $247,835. The decline in payroll related expenses is primarily due to the movement of two headcounts reassignment of one to the Executive department and one to Manufacturing, additionally, one headcount left the Company and was not replaced, resulting in R&D going from 9 employees in 2006 to 6 employees in 2007.
SG&A for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 were $1,845,414 compared to $1,923,111 for the same period in 2006, a decrease of $77,697. The decrease in SG&A was due primarily to decreased travel related expenses of $28,926, along with increased capitalized software of $47,842. The impact of the Companys decision to outsource a significant portion of the sales effort can be clearly identified by the increased outside professional services of $136,905 offset primarily by decreased payroll related expenses for salary, benefits and incentive compensation of $127,718.
There were no restructuring and other credits for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, compared to a benefit of $81,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2006. During the nine months ended September 30, 2006, the Company reversed $60,000 of professional services and $21,000 of shareholder relations related expenses from disputed accruals.
Depreciation expense was $16,236 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $11,690 in the same period in 2006.
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company incurred a net loss of $856,237 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, which includes $446,363 of non-cash charges, primarily resulting from $281,707 of depreciation and amortization and $139,989 of stock-based compensation. The Company has a working capital deficiency of $565,358 at September 30, 2007. The Company continues to have a delicate cash position. In addition, the Company has historically received proceeds from the sale of its New Jersey Net Operating Losses during the fourth quarter of previous years. During the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, the Company received $465,398 and $299,701 from these sales, respectively.
Effective July 26, 2007, the Company amended its $2.5 million revolving credit facility dated September 9, 2005 with Bridge Bank N.A. This amended facility has a two-year term and provides for advances of up to $1.0 million based on a percentage of eligible accounts receivables, the stated percentage is 80% although Bridge bank has advanced 85% on all funding requests for the period to date, and eliminated several key financial covenants, which had caused the Company to be in default on several occasions during the initial two-year period.
On November 19, 2007, the Company signed an agreement with Cryptek, Inc. (Cryptek) to sell substantially all the operating assets of the Company for a purchase price of $3.2 million plus assumption of certain liabilities. The Company believes that as a result of the execution of this agreement that it will be precluded from selling its New Jersey Net Operating Losses. If the transaction is not consummated by Cryptek and ION has fulfilled all the requirements for closing, the agreement calls for Cryptek to reimburse the Company for the receipt of sales proceeds relating to its New Jersey Net Operating Losses. In the event that the reimbursement proceeds are not received on a timely basis, such circumstance would result in the need for the Company to raise additional capital, renegotiate outstanding debt instruments, reduce expenses, particularly payroll related costs and other items as may be necessary, in the event outside sources of capital are not available. The Asset Purchase Agreement calls for a closing date of no later than December 31, 2007 subject to Securities and Exchange Commission review of the filings relating to the transaction. The Company
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intends to use the proceeds received in this transaction to pay down debt and transaction related expenses and provide general working capital while pursuing a suitable merger candidate, which candidate has not been identified at the date of this filing.
Net cash used in operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2007 was $50,075 compared to net cash used in operating activities of $394,188 in the same period in 2006, a difference of $344,113. Improved cash amounts were provided by decreased inventory of $290,863, increased accounts payable of $233,100, accrued payroll and related liabilities of $204,166 and depreciation and amortization expense of $102,125, offset in part by a decline in net cash received from accounts receivable of $532,326 which was caused by a lower opening accounts receivable balance at the beginning of 2007 compared to 2006 of $448,828 and $1,023,914, respectively.
Net cash used in investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2007 was $441,278 compared to the same period in 2006 of $399,464. Capitalized software expenditures for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 were $439,899 compared to $383,898 for the same period in 2006, a use of cash of $56,001.
Net cash provided by financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2007 was $235,435 compared to $658,698 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 a reduction of $423,263. This was due primarily to several factors. During 2006, the Company received $468,201 in proceeds from the sale of warrants and borrowed a total of $465,000 from the revolving credit facility while repaying $265,000. During 2007, the Company received advances from certain members of the Board of Directors, officers and investors of $325,000 and borrowed $395,269 from the revolving credit facility while repaying $472,943 to the revolving credit facility.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of November 19, 2007, we did not have any off-balance sheet debt nor did we have any transactions, arrangements, obligations (including contingent obligations) or other relationships with any unconsolidated entities or other persons that may have a material current or future effect on financial conditions, changes in financial conditions, result of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, capital resources, or significant components of revenue or expenses.
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ITEM 3. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Prior to the filing of this report, the Companys management carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of its Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports filed by it under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in such reports is accumulated and communicated to the Company's management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
There has been no change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2007 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Companys internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is not currently involved in any legal proceedings other than routine litigation incidental to the business.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
In June 2007, certain Board members and an officer of the Company advanced an aggregate of $50,000 through the issuance of promissory notes due the earlier of the receipt of any proceeds from the sale of State of New Jersey Net Operating Losses or six months from the date of the note. The interest rate on the note is prime plus 1.75% per annum.
On August 21, 2007, a certain Board member of the Company advanced an aggregate of $125,000 through the issuance of promissory notes due the earlier of the receipt of any proceeds from the sale of State of New Jersey Net Operating Losses or six months from the date of the note. The interest rate on the note is 20% per annum. In conjunction with this note, the Company granted, on August 13, 2007, to the note holder warrants to purchase an aggregate of 125,000 shares of common stock for $0.05 per share. The warrants will expire on August 13, 2009.
On July 17, 2007, the Company received in aggregate of $50,000 from two investors through the issuance of promissory notes due the earlier of the receipt of any proceeds from the sale of State of New Jersey Net Operating Losses or six months from the date of the note. The interest rate on the note is 20% per annum. In conjunction with these notes, the Company granted, on August 14, 2007, to the note holders warrants to purchase an aggregate of 50,000 shares of common stock for $0.05, The warrants will expire on August 14, 2009.
On September 10, 2007, the Company received in aggregate of $100,000 from one investor through the issuance of a promissory note due the earlier of the receipt of any proceeds from the sale of State of New Jersey Net Operating Losses or six months from the date of the note. The interest rate on the note is 20% per annum. In conjunction with these notes, the Company granted, on September 9, 2007, to the note holder warrants to purchase an aggregate of 100,000 shares of common stock for $0.05 per share. The warrant will expire on September 9, 2009.
The aforementioned securities were issued in reliance on the exemption provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Rule 506 promulgated thereunder, and in reliance on the investors' representations as to their status as accredited investors, and that they were acquiring the warrants for investment purposes and not with a view of any sale or distribution. In addition, certificates evidencing the warrants bear a 1933 Act legend.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
10.1 | * | Asset Purchase Agreement by and between Cryptek, Inc. and ION Networks, Inc. dated November 19, 2007. Some exhibits to be filed by Amendment |
31.1 | * | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) |
31.2 | * | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) |
32.1 | * | Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, of Chief Executive Officer |
32.2 | * | Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, of Chief Financial Officer |
* Filed herewith
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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.
ION NETWORKS, INC.
/S/ Norman E. Corn ------------------------------------------ Norman E. Corn, Chief Executive Officer |
/S/ Patrick E. Delaney ------------------------------------------ Patrick E. Delaney, Chief Financial Officer |
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Exhibit Index
10.1 | * | Asset Purchase Agreement by and between Cryptek, Inc. and ION Networks, Inc. dated November 19, 2007. Some exhibits to be filed by Amendment |
31.1 | * | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) |
31.2 | * | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) |
32.1 | * | Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, of Chief Executive Officer |
32.2 | * | Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, of Chief Financial Officer |
* Filed herewith
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