accelr8103102010.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended October 31, 2010
or
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ___to ___
Commission File Number: 0-11485
ACCELR8 TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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COLORADO
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84-1072256
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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7000 N Broadway, Bldg. 3-307, Denver, CO 80221
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(303) 863-8088
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that 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 large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.
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Large accelerated filer [ ]
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Accelerated filer [ ]
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Non-accelerated filer [ ]
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Smaller reporting company [X]
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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 No X
As of December 14, 2010, there were 10,757,317 shares of common stock outstanding.
INDEX
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
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Item 1. |
Financial Statements |
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Condensed Balance Sheets |
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October 31, 2010 (unaudited) and July 31, 2010 |
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Condensed Statements of Operations |
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for the three months ended October 31, 2010 and 2009 (unaudited) |
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Condensed Statements of Cash Flows |
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for the three months ended October 31, 2010 and 2009 (unaudited) |
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements |
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Item 2. |
Management's Discussion and Analysis of |
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Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
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Item 3. |
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk |
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Item 4. |
Controls and Procedures |
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Item 4T. |
Controls and Procedures |
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OTHER INFORMATION |
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Item 1. |
Legal Proceedings |
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Item 1A. |
Risk Factors |
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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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| CERTIFICATION OF OFFICERS |
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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
Accelr8 Technology Corporation
Condensed Balance Sheets
ASSETS
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October 31,
2010
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July 31,
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(Unaudited)
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Current assets:
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Cash and cash equivalents
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$ |
222,494 |
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$ |
283,273 |
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Trade Accounts Receivable
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672,285 |
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415,807 |
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Inventory
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32,920 |
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32,620 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets
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11,052 |
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19,395 |
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Total current assets
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938,751 |
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751,095 |
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Long Term Accounts Receivable, Net of current portion
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1,329,560 |
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1,337,288 |
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Property and equipment, net
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5,324 |
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4,474 |
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Investments, net
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1,223,845 |
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1,208,538 |
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Intellectual property, net (Note 4)
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2,920,204 |
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2,967,621 |
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Total assets
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$ |
6,417,684 |
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6,268,966 |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
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Current liabilities:
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Accounts payable
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64,178 |
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32,135 |
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Accrued compensation and other liabilities
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34,081 |
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23,291 |
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Deferred revenue
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16,148 |
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20,225 |
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Total current liabilities
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114,407 |
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75,651 |
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Long-term liabilities:
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Deferred compensation
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1,317,595 |
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1,283,537 |
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Total liabilities
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1,432,002 |
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1,359,188 |
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Commitments and Contingencies
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Shareholders’ equity
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Common Stock, no par value;
14,000,000 shares authorized;
10,757,317 (2010) and 10,226,210 (2009) shares issued and outstanding
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14,138,820 |
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14,138,820 |
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Contributed capital
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1,165,497 |
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1,156,843 |
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Accumulated (deficit)
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(10,045,035 |
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(10,112,285 |
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Shares held for employee benefit (1,129,110 shares at cost)
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(273,600 |
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(273,600 |
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Total Shareholders’ equity
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4,985,682 |
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4,909,778 |
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Total liabilities and Shareholders’ equity
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$ |
6,417,684 |
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$ |
6,268,966 |
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Condensed Statements of Operations
For the Three Months Ended October 31, 2010 and 2009
(Unaudited)
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2010
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2009
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Revenues:
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OptiChem® revenues
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11,883 |
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15,549 |
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Technical Development Fees
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210,000 |
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Qualified Therapeutic Discovery Grant
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244,479 |
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Total revenues
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466,362 |
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15,549 |
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Costs and expenses:
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Research and development
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111,050 |
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160,899 |
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General and administrative
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235,567 |
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212,683 |
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Amortization
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63,179 |
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62,724 |
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Marketing and sales
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5,993 |
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Depreciation
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599 |
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2,616 |
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Total costs and expenses
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416,388 |
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438,922 |
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Income(Loss) from operations
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49,974 |
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(423,373 |
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Other income (loss):
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Interest and dividend income
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3,447 |
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1,363 |
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Unrealized gain (loss) on investments
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13,829 |
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10,029 |
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Total other income (loss)
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17,276 |
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11,392 |
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Net Income( loss)
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67,250 |
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(411,981 |
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Net loss per share:
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Basic and diluted net loss per share
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.01 |
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(.04 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding
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10,757,317 |
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10,226,210 |
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Accelr8 Technology Corporation
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
For the Three Months Ended October 31, 2010 and 2009
(Unaudited)
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2010
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2009
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Cash flows from operating activities:
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Net Income(loss)
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67,250 |
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(411,981 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) to net cash (used in) operating activities:
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Depreciation
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599 |
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2,616 |
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Amortization
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63,179 |
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62,724 |
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Fair value of stock options granted for services
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8,654 |
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9,177 |
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Unrealized holding (gain) loss on investments
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(13,829 |
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(10,029 |
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(Increase) decrease in assets:
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Accounts receivable
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(248,750 |
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0 |
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Inventory
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(300 |
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9,900 |
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Prepaid expense and other
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8,343 |
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11,860 |
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Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
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Accounts payable
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32,043 |
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(5,655 |
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Accrued liabilities
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10,790 |
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14,696 |
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Deferred revenue
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(4,077 |
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(15,549 |
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Deferred compensation
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34,058 |
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30,124 |
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Net cash (used in) operating activities
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(42,040 |
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(302,117 |
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Cash flows from investing activities:
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Purchase Investments
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(1,527 |
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(1,345 |
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Purchases of equipment and patent costs
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(17,212 |
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(13,147 |
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Contribution to Deferred Compensation Trust
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0 |
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(75,000 |
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Net cash (used in) investing activities
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(18,739 |
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(89,492 |
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Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
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(60,779 |
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(391,609 |
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Beginning balance
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283,273 |
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862,076 |
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Ending balance
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$ |
222,494 |
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$ |
470,467 |
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Note 1. Basis of Presentation
The financial statements included herein have been prepared by Accelr8 Technology Corporation (the "Company") without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted as allowed by such rules and regulations. The Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with our Annual Audited Financial Statements dated July 31, 2010 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, as filed with the SEC on September 23, 2010.
Management believes that the accompanying unaudited financial statements are prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, which require the use of Management estimates, and contain all adjustments (including normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The results of operations for the three months ended October 31, 2010 may not be indicative of the results of operations for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2011.
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
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 as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash equivalents and accounts receivable, including receivables from major customers. The Company places its cash equivalents with a high credit quality financial institution. The Company periodically maintains cash balances at a commercial bank in excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limit of $250,000. At October 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company's uninsured cash balance was approximately $0 and $231,275. The Company grants credit to domestic and international clients in various industries. Exposure to losses on accounts receivable is principally dependent on each client's financial position. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its clients' financial condition.
Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, investments and other long-term liabilities approximates fair value at October 31, 2010 and 2009. The carrying value of all other financial instruments potentially subject to valuation risk, principally consisting of accounts receivable and accounts payable, also approximate fair value.
Income Taxes
The Company has no unrecognized tax benefits. Should the Company determine that any penalty and interest be accrued as a result of current or future tax positions taken on its returns, such penalties and interest will be accrued in its financial statements as other non-interest expense and as interest expense during the period in which such determination is made.
The Company files federal and state income tax returns. These returns are subject to examination by taxing authorities for all tax years after 2006.
Note 3. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) has codified a single source of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Accounting Standards Codification™ . Unless needed to clarify a point to readers, we will refrain from citing specific section references when discussing application of accounting principles or addressing new or pending accounting rule changes. There are no recently issued accounting standards that are expected to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
Note 4. Intellectual Property
Intellectual property consisted of the following:
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October 31, 2010
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July 31, 2010
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OptiChem® Technologies
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$ |
4,454,538 |
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$ |
4,454,538 |
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Patents
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546,666 |
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530,903 |
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Trademarks
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49,019 |
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49,019 |
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Total intellectual property
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5,050,223 |
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5,034,460 |
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Accumulated amortization
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(2,130,019 |
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(2,066,840 |
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Net intellectual property
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$ |
2,920,204 |
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$ |
2,967,620 |
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Intellectual properties are recorded at cost and are being amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives of 20 years, which approximates the patent and patent application life of the OptiChem® Technologies. Amortization expense was $63,179 and $62,724, respectively, for the three months ended October 31, 2010 and 2009.
The Company routinely evaluates the recoverability of its long-lived assets based upon estimated future cash flows from or estimated fair value of such long-lived assets. If in Management's judgment, the anticipated undiscounted cash flows or estimated fair value are insufficient to recover the carrying amount of the long-lived asset, the Company will determine the amount of the impairment, and the value of the asset will be written down. Management believes that the fair value of the technology exceeds the carrying value. However, it is possible that future impairment testing may result in intangible asset write-offs, which could adversely affect the Company's financial condition and results of operations.
Note 5. Research and Option Agreement and License and Supply Agreements
In May 2008 we began a technical development project with funding from Becton, Dickinson and Company (“BD,” NYSE: BDX). BD is an industry leader in manufacturing diagnostic products used in hospital laboratories for Clinical Microbiology. Project test results exceeded the milestone criteria. BD declined to exercise a licensing option, however, in September, 2009 citing reasons unrelated to platform technology performance.
On November 24, 2008 the Company extended the non-exclusive Slide H license with Schott Jenaer Glas GmbH (“Schott”) for three more years, to expire on November 23, 2011. The terms of the extended license were $100,000, $50,000 for a prepaid license and $50,000 in prepaid royalties. The Company granted another royalty-bearing license to Schott Jenaer Glas GmbH for Streptavidin slides (Slide HS) for two years that expired on December 31, 2008. The terms were $100,000; $50,000 for a prepaid license and $50,000 in prepaid royalties.
The Company entered into an exclusive seven-year license with NanoString Technologies Inc. on October 5, 2007. The license grants to NanoString the right to apply OptiChem® coatings to NanoString's proprietary molecular detection products. Pursuant to the license agreement, NanoString paid the Company a non-refundable fee of $100,000 of which $50,000 was credited against future royalties. Under the royalty-bearing license, NanoString is to pay the Company a royalty at the rate of eight percent (8%) of net sales for sales up to $500,000 of NanoString licensed products. The royalty rate on the second $500,000 of net sales is six percent (6%), and the royalty thereafter is four percent (4%). Royalties in the aggregate amount of $ 4,077 and $15,549 respectively were earned during the three months ended October 31, 2010 and 2009.
On June 16, 2010, the Company entered into an Evaluation Agreement and Letter of Intent with Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics, Inc. (“Novartis”). Pursuant to the Evaluation Agreement, Novartis will evaluate the results of the Company’s BACcel system in identifying the type and quantity of bacterial pathogens in clinical specimens.
Pursuant to the Letter of Intent, the Company and Novartis agreed to negotiate in good faith a formal business relationship and definitive agreement regarding the design, development, commercialization and support strength of each party within 160 days of the date of the Letter of Intent. The Letter of Intent is non-binding and grants the Diagnostics Company the exclusive right (the “Exclusive Right”) to evaluate and negotiate a license to the Company’s intellectual property for a period of three months after the submission of the final research report prepared pursuant to the Evaluation Agreement.
On November 24, 2010, the Company and Novartis entered into an Amendment No. 1 to an Evaluation Agreement (the “Amended Evaluation Agreement”) and an Amendment No. 1 to a Letter of Intent (the “Amended Letter of Intent”) to extend the termination dates of these agreements. See “Subsequent Events.”
On July 9, 2010 the Company additionally entered into a non-exclusive patent-life OptiChem® license to Nanosphere, Inc. (“Nanosphere”). The license grants to Nanosphere the right to apply OptiChem® coatings to Nanosphere’s proprietary analytical products. The products may include FDA-regulated diagnostics devices, unlike the other current licenses.
Note 6. Employee Stock Based Compensation
On October 31, 2010, there were Common Stock options outstanding at prices ranging from $.73 to $4.50 with expiration dates between November 3, 2010 and December 17, 2019. For the three months ended October 31, 2010 and 2009, stock options exercisable into 1,010,000 and 1,087,500 shares of Common Stock, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because their effect was antidilutive.
On August 26, 2009, 100,000 options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $1.50 per share were exercised by an officer and director of the Company on a cashless basis. Upon exercise, 47,468 of these shares were surrendered in a cashless exchange. The share price on the date of exercise was $3.16 per share. For the quarters ended October 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company accounted for stock based compensation to employees and directors under the modified prospective application method. Using this method we apply the standard to new awards, and to awards modified, repurchased, or cancelled. Additionally, compensation costs for the unvested portion of awards are recognized as compensation expense as the requisite service is rendered.
The fair value of options granted under the stock option agreements and stock-based compensation plans discussed above is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions used for grants for the three months ended October 31, 2010 and 2009: no dividend yield; risk free interest rate of 1.00% to 4.5%; expected life of 3-10 years; and expected volatility of 44% to 118%. The weighted average remaining contractual life of options outstanding at October 31, 2010 and 2009 was 4.40 and 4.13 years, respectively.
As of October 31, 2010, the total unrecognized share-based compensation cost related to unvested stock options was approximately $0. For the three-month period ended October 31, 2010 and 2009 the Company recognized $8,654 and $9,177, respectively in stock based compensation costs related to the issuance of stock options to employees.
Note 7. Subsequent Events.
On November 24, 2010, the Company and Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics, Inc. (“Novartis”) entered into an Amendment No. 1 to an Evaluation Agreement (the “Amended Evaluation Agreement”) and an Amendment No. 1 to a Letter of Intent (the “Amended Letter of Intent”).
Pursuant to the Amended Evaluation Agreement, Novartis will continue to evaluate the results of the Company’s BACcel system in identifying the type and quantity of bacterial pathogens in clinical specimens. In connection with the Amended Evaluation Agreement, Novartis agreed to pay the Company a fixed amount. The Amended Evaluation Agreement will terminate on June 30, 2011.
The Amended Letter of Intent extends the Exclusive Right for three additional thirty-day periods through April 13, 2011 and Novartis will pay the Company a monthly fee for such extension. The Exclusive Right may be extended an additional 78 days by paying the Company an additional fee for each 30 day period extended. The exclusivity payments made pursuant to the Original Letter of Intent, as amended pursuant to the Amended Letter of Intent, if any, shall be credited against any license fee, development milestone or other payment made by Novartis to the Company at any point in the future.
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Result of Operations.
Forward Looking Information
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and the Company, intends that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors created thereby. These forward-looking statements, which can be identified by the use of words such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," or "continue," or variations thereon or comparable terminology, include the plans and objectives of Management for future operations, including plans and objectives relating to the products and future economic performance of the Company. In addition, all statements other than statements of historical facts that address activities, events, or developments the Company expects, believes, or anticipates will or may occur in the future, and other such matters, are forward-looking statements.
The forward-looking statements included herein are based on current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that the Company will retain key management personnel, the Company will be successful in the development of the BACcel™ system, the Company will obtain sufficient capital to complete the development of the BACcel™ system, the Company will find a long term strategic partner to assist in developing, manufacture and taking the BACcel™ system to market, the Company will be able to protect its intellectual property, the Company's ability to respond to technological change, that the Company will accurately anticipate market demand for the Company's products and that there will be no material adverse change in the Company's operations or business. Assumptions relating to the foregoing involve judgments with respect to, among other things, future economic, competitive and market conditions and future business decisions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Although the Company believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements are reasonable, any of the assumptions could prove inaccurate and, therefore, there can be no assurance that the results contemplated in forward-looking statements will be realized. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Company's unaudited condensed financial statements and related notes included elsewhere herein. The Company's future operating results may be affected by various trends and factors which are beyond the Company's control. These include, among other factors, general public perception of issues and solutions, and other uncertain business conditions that may affect the Company's business. The Company cautions the reader that a number of important factors discussed herein, and in other reports, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission including but not limited to the risks in the section entitled "Risk Factors" are in its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2010, could affect the Company's actual results and cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in forward-looking statements.
Overview
Our vision is to develop and commercialize an innovative, integrated system to rapidly identify bacteria and their mechanisms of antibiotic resistance in critically ill patients. Our business strategy for primary products in vertical markets is to prove the validity of our technology and recruit an industry leader as a commercial partner or licensee. We also plan to spin off specific OEM technology components through additional licensed applications that do not compete with our platform licensees.
We envision our continuing role as licensor and alliance partner as one of leading the technical development of new technology, validating the application methods, expanding platform applications, and integrating additional capabilities into our proprietary platforms.
Since 2007, we have focused our efforts on the development of an innovative rapid diagnostic platform, the BACcel™ system, intended for rapid diagnosis in life-threatening bacterial infections. Our goal is to reduce the failure rate of initial therapy by shortening the lab turnaround time to less than 8 hours, rather than the 2-3 days now required. Rapid testing would provide guidance in time to influence initial therapy.
The BACcel™ system applies our proprietary technology to eliminate time-consuming bacterial culturing, thus eliminating the major source of delay with current testing methods. Proprietary technologies include our patented “Quantum Microbiology” analytical methods, and our patented OptiChem® surface coatings. The BACcel™ system includes a fixed instrument and proprietary single-use (disposable) test cassettes. Each cassette tests a single patient specimen and then must be discarded.
The BACcel™ system uses long-accepted bacteriological testing principles, but applies our proprietary technology to adapt them to analyze live bacteria extracted directly from a patient specimen. The instrumentation uses an automated digital microscope to measure the responses of extracted live bacterial cells to various test conditions. The system analyzes thousands of these individual cells to arrive at organism identification and antibiotic resistance characteristics.
Based on internal lab data, Management believes that the BACcel™ system will identify the organisms present in a patient's specimen and count the number of organisms of each type in less than 2 hours after receiving a specimen. Management believes that the BACcel™ system will then additionally report major categories of antibiotic resistance mechanism present for each type of organism within a total of 4-6 hours after receiving a specimen. The clinical purpose of this version is to narrow the drug choices available for initial therapy by rapidly reporting presumptive identification and major resistance types, thus ruling out antibiotic classes that are most likely to fail.
Management believes that the BACcel™ system is the only new diagnostic technology under development that will address a clinically adequate range of species and antibiotic resistance mechanisms needed to help manage critical infectious diseases. Management also believes that other rapid technologies, such as gene detection, are better suited to screening non-infected carriers of a small number of species and resistance mechanisms, but are too limited to compete with the BACcel™ platform for managing infected patients.
During the quarter ended October 31, 2010, the Company started identifying suppliers to demonstrate functional subsystems for integration into an automated BACcel(tm) product for market launch in international clinical markets and research markets in the US.
Preliminary analysis of data in a prospective pilot clinical study at Denver Health revealed what management believes to be positive results that the principle investigators submitted for presentation at a major medical congress in the first half of 2011. This study is being performed under Institutional Review Board authorization and patient informed consent. In it, the investigators examine a series of new respiratory specimens acquired from ICU patients started on mechanical ventilation. They compare results from BACcel(tm) rapid analysis with those standard cultures performed on portions of the same specimens. The study's purpose is to assess BACcel(tm) analytical accuracy and speed when used as intended for an important medical application. The study also has an objective to assess whether repeated monitoring, pre-symptomatic, and rapid analysis affects treatment decisions if a patient begins to exhibit symptoms of infection.
Accelr8 also began to expand the diagnostic scope of the BACcel(tm) system with studies on additional specimen types and medical indications.
During the quarter ended October 31, 2010, the Company received notice it would receive $244,479 as part of a new Internal Revenue Code 48D program created by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This program provides a tax credit or cash grant for qualifying research and development expenditures related to advanced medical technology discovery and development. The amount was the maximum amount of capital that could be granted to any single applicant under the program.
Subject to the receipt of capital, during the fiscal year ending July 31, 2011 we intend to continue technical validation of the BACcel™ system methods, continue field studies including pilot clinical studies at Denver Health and Barnes-Jewish Hospital, continue to publish the results of internal and collaborative studies, and seek a strategic partner or licensee for BACcel™ product commercialization.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) has codified a single source of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Accounting Standards Codification™ . Unless needed to clarify a point to readers, we will refrain from citing specific section references when discussing application of accounting principles or addressing new or pending accounting rule changes. There are no recently issued accounting standards that are expected to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
Changes in Results of Operations: Three months ended October 31, 2010 compared to three months ended October 31, 2009
During the three months ended October 31, 2010, OptiChem® revenues were $11,883 as compared to $15,549 during the three month period ended October 31, 2009, a decrease of $3,666, or 24%. The decrease was a result of licensing of OptiChem® technology to Nanosphere, one of Schott’s prinicipal customers for the Optichem technology and the resulting reduction in royalty income from Schott.
Technical development fees during the three-month period ended October 31, 2010 were $210,000 as compared to $0 during the three-month period ended October 31, 2009, an increase of 210,000 or 100%. Technical development fees are no longer being received due to BD declining to exercise its licensing option pursuant to the Agreement for 2009: however, the new agreement with Novartis generated $210,000 for the quarter ended October 31, 2010.
During the period ended October 31, 2010, we applied for and were notified of acceptance for the QTPD grant. Our original submission disclosed eligible expenditures subject to the grant which were certified in the amount of $488,958. The grant awarded 50% of the certified expenditures and grant funds totaling $244,479 have been recorded as income in the quarter ended October 31, 2010. Grant income was not earned during the period ended October 31, 2009.
Research and development expenses for the three months ended October 31, 2010 were $111,050 as compared to $160,899 during the three months ended October 31, 2009, a decrease of $49,849 or 31%. The decrease was primarily the result of decreases in salaries and related accruals of $25,178 and in lab supplies and expenditures of $13,205.
During the three months ended October 31, 2010, general and administrative expenses were $235,5677 as compared to $212,683 during the three-month period ended October 31, 2009, an increase of $22,884 or 10.8%. The increases were primarily the result of stock based compensation charges, consulting fees and expenses incurred in connection with the application for QTDP grant funds.
The increase in amortization was negligible for the three months ended October 31, 2010 as compared to the three-month period ended October 31, 2009.
Marketing and sales expenses for the three months ended October 31, 2010 were $5,993 as compared to $0 during the three months ended October 31, 2009. The increase was primarily due to travel related costs in connection with industry conferences and visiting technological development partners.
Depreciation for the three months ended October 31, 2010 was $599 as compared to $2,616 during the three months ended October 31, 2009, a decrease of $2,017 or 77%. The decreased depreciation was the result of the increased age of assets and the disposal of equipment no longer used in our operations.
As a result of the above factors, income from operations for the three months ended October 31, 2010 was $49,974 as compared to a loss of $423,373 during the three months ended October 31, 2009, an increase in income of $473,347.
Interest and dividend income during the three months ended October 31, 2010 was $3,447 as compared to $1,363 during the three months ended October 31, 2009 an increase of $2,084 or 153%. Interest income increased as a result of the recognition of interest imputed related to our long term accounts receivable.
Unrealized holding gain on investments held in the deferred compensation trust for the three months ended October 31, 2010 was $13,829 as compared to $10,029 for the three months ended October 31, 2009, an increase of $3,800 or 38%. The change was a result of increased value of the underlying securities and general market conditions.
As a result of these factors, net income for the three months ended October 31, 2010 was $ 67,250 as compared to a loss of $411,981 during the three months ended October 31, 2009, an increase in income of $479,231.
Capital Resources and Liquidity
During the three months ended October 31, 2010 and October 31, 2009, we did not generate positive cash flows from operating activities.
The Company has historically funded its operations generally through its existing cash balances, cash flow generated from operations and sales of equity securities. Our primary use of capital has been for the research and development of the BACcel™ system and general and administrative expenses.
Notwithstanding our investments in research and development, there can be no assurance that the BACcel™ system or any of our other products will be successful, or even if they are successful, will provide sufficient revenues to continue our current operations. Our working capital requirements are expected to increase in line with the growth of our business. We have no lines of credit or other bank or off balance sheet financing arrangements.
Management believes that current cash balances plus cash flow from operations will be sufficient to fund our capital and liquidity needs for the next twelve months given the receipt of grant funds totaling $244,479 in addition to the technical development and having successfully renegotiated an extension of our evaluation agreement through June 30, 2011... At October 31, 2010, as compared to July 31, 2010, cash and cash equivalents decreased by $ 60,779 from $ 283,273 to $222,494, or approximately 21.45% and the Company's working capital increased $ 148,900 or 22 % from $675,444 to $824,344. During the same period, shareholders' equity increased from $ 4,909,778 to $ 4,985,685 as a result of our net income for the three months then ended The net cash used in operating activities was $ 42,040 during the three months ended October 31, 2010 compared to net cash used in operating activities of $ 302,117 during the three months ended October 31, 2009. The principal elements that gave rise to the decrease in net cash used in operating activities were primarily the result of increased revenues from technical development fees of $ 210,000 and the accrual and subsequent receipt of grant funds totaling $ 244,479 and our overall continued reduction in expenses.
Cash used by investing activities during the three months ended October 31, 2010 was $ 18,739. The cash used by investing activities was the result of additional patent expenditures.
Management believes that current cash balances plus cash flow from operations will be sufficient to fund our capital and liquidity needs through the next twelve months of operations.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Interest Rate Risk
The Company’s interest income is sensitive to fluctuations in the general level of U.S. interest rates. As such, changes in U.S. interest rates affect the interest earned on the Company’s cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
An evaluation was conducted under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's Management, including Thomas V. Geimer, the Company's Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”). Based on that evaluation, Mr. Geimer concluded that as of October 31, 2010, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of such date to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms. Mr. Geimer also confirmed that there was no change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended October 31, 2010.
PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
Not Applicable.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
Not Applicable.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
Not Applicable.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
Not applicable.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information.
None.
Item 6. Exhibits.
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Exhibit No.
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10.1*
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Amendment No. 1 to Evaluation Agreement with Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics, Inc. effective November 10, 2010
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10.2*
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Amendment No. 1 to Letter of Intent with Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics, Inc. effective November 10, 2010
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Certification of Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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Certification of Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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Certification of Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 0f 2002. |
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* Portions of these exhibits have been omitted and filed separately with the Office of the Secretary of the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to a confidential treatment request.
SIGNATURES*
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: December 14, 2010
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ACCELR8 TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION |
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/s/ Thomas V. Geimer
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Thomas V. Geimer, Secretary,
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Chief Executive Officer and
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Chief Financial Officer
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/s/ Bruce H. McDonald
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Bruce H. McDonald, Principal
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Accounting Officer
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