Edgar Filing: APPLIED DNA SCIENCES INC

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)
File No. 333-199121

PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT NO. 7 DATED AUGUST 11, 2015 TO PROSPECTUS DATED NOVEMBER 18, 2014, AS SUPPLEMENTED BY PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT NO. 1 DATED DECEMBER 17, 2014, PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT NO. 2 DATED FEBRUARY 11, 2015, PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT NO. 3 DATED MARCH 10, 2015, PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT NO. 4 DATED APRIL 7, 2015, PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT NO. 5 DATED MAY 14, 2015 AND PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT NO. 6 DATED JUNE 23, 2015

APPLIED DNA SCIENCES, INC.

PROSPECTUS

$9,100,000 OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AND
WARRANTS TO PURCHASE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK

This Prospectus Supplement No.7 updates and supplements the prospectus of Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (“the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) dated November 18, 2014, as updated and supplemented by Prospectus Supplement No. 1 dated December 17, 2014, Prospectus Supplement No. 2 dated February 11, 2015, Prospectus Supplement No. 3 dated March 10, 2015, Prospectus Supplement No. 4 dated April 7, 2015, Prospectus Supplement No. 5 dated May 14, 2015 and Prospectus Supplement No. 6 dated June 23, 2015 (collectively, the “Prospectus”), with the following attached document which we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission:

	A.	Our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2015 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 10, 2015

This Prospectus Supplement No. 7 should be read in conjunction with the Prospectus, which is required to be delivered with this Prospectus Supplement. This Prospectus Supplement updates, amends and supplements the information included in the Prospectus. If there is any inconsistency between the information in the Prospectus and this Prospectus Supplement, you should rely on the information in this Prospectus Supplement.

This Prospectus Supplement is not complete without, and may not be delivered or utilized except in connection with, the Prospectus, including any amendments or supplements to it.

The purchase of the securities offered through the Prospectus involves a high degree of risk. Before making any investment in our common stock and/or warrants, you should carefully consider the risk factors section beginning on page 8 of the Prospectus and the “Risk Factors” section in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 15, 2014, as amended on Form 10-K/A on March 6, 2015.

You should rely only on the information contained in the Prospectus, as supplemented or amended by this Prospectus Supplement No. 7 and any other prospectus supplement or amendment thereto. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with different information.

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the adequacy or accuracy of the Prospectus and this Prospectus Supplement. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

The date of this Prospectus Supplement No. 7 is August 11, 2015

INDEX TO FILINGS

	Annex
A. The Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2015 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 10, 2015	A

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q


☒	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2015


☐	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: 001-36745

Applied DNA Sciences, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware	59-2262718
(State or other jurisdiction of	(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)	Identification No.)

50 Health Sciences Drive
Stony Brook, New York	11790
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

631-240- 8800

(Registrant’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 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 ☐ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

☒ Yes ☐ 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. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):


Large accelerated filer ☐	Accelerated filer ☒
Non-accelerated filer ☐	Smaller reporting company ☐
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

☐ Yes ☒ No

At August 6, 2015, the registrant had 21,487,202 shares of common stock outstanding.

Applied DNA Sciences, Inc.

Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2015

Table of Contents


		Page
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1 - Financial Statements (unaudited)		1

Item 2 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		15

Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		22

Item 4 - Controls and Procedures		23

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1 – Legal Proceedings		24

Item 1A – Risk Factors		24

Item 2 – Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds		24

Item 3 – Defaults Under Senior Securities		24

Item 4 – Mine Safety Disclosures		24

Item 5 – Other Information		24

Item 6 - Exhibits		25

Part I

Item 1 - Financial Statements.

APPLIED DNA SCIENCES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


	June 30, 2015			September 30, 2014
	(unaudited)

ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	10,730,144		$	1,393,132
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $30,228 and $9,634 at June 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, respectively		2,077,756			834,818
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		209,831			135,365
Total current assets		13,017,731			2,363,315

Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $743,914 at June 30, 2015 and $759,087 at September 30, 2014		526,816			576,128

Other assets:
Deposits		52,988			57,638
Deferred offering costs		0			181,104
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization and impairment of $325,555 and $256,208 at June 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, respectively		525,902			327,872

Total Assets	$	14,123,437		$	3,506,057

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities, including related party accrued interest of $6,597 at September 30, 2014	$	1,418,615		$	1,494,759
Promissory notes payable, including $1,000,000 with a related party at September 30, 2014		—			1,800,000
Deferred revenue		204,863			583,362
Total current liabilities		1,623,478			3,878,121

Warrant liability		—			1,096,412

Total liabilities		1,623,478			4,974,533

Commitments and contingencies (Note I)

Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
Preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized; -0- shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014		—			—
Series A Preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized; -0- issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014		—			—
Series B Preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized; -0- issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014		—			—
Common stock, par value $0.001 per share; 500,000,000 and 1,350,000,000 shares authorized at June 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, respectively; 21,482,202 and 13,935,954 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, respectively		21,483			13,937
Additional paid in capital		223,623,850			198,277,859
Accumulated deficit		(211,145,374	)		(199,760,272	)
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)		12,499,959			(1,468,476	)

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)	$	14,123,437		$	3,506,057

See the accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

APPLIED DNA SCIENCES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended June 30,						Nine Months Ended June 30,
	2015			2014			2015			2014

Revenues	$	2,267,671		$	841,197		$	5,028,234		$	2,075,698

Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative		3,508,455			2,948,452			11,078,405			10,093,631
Research and development		310,093			266,331			961,745			1,085,416
Depreciation and amortization		121,339			113,424			354,144			325,448

Total operating expenses		3,939,887			3,328,207			12,394,294			11,504,495

LOSS FROM OPERATIONS		(1,672,216	)		(2,487,010	)		(7,366,060	)		(9,428,797	)

Other income (expense):
Interest income (expense), net		5,052			111			(26,807	)		784
Other (expense) income, net		(3,718	)		52,299			(16,853	)		130,186
Loss on conversion of promissory notes		—			—			(980,842	)		—
Gain (loss) on change in fair value of warrant liability		—			515,543			(2,994,540	)		(1,663,316	)

Net loss before provision for income taxes		(1,670,882	)		(1,919,057	)		(11,385,102	)		(10,961,143	)

Provision for income taxes		—			—			—			—

NET LOSS	$	(1,670,882	)	$	(1,919,057	)	$	(11,385,102	)	$	(10,961,143	)

Net loss per share-basic and diluted	$	(0.08	)	$	(0.14	)	$	(0.63	)	$	(0.82	)

Weighted average shares outstanding-
Basic and diluted		21,444,335			13,569,262			18,075,506			13,400,540

See the accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

APPLIED DNA SCIENCES, INC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)


	Nine Months Ended June 30,
	2015			2014

Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$	(11,385,102	)	$	(10,961,143	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		354,144			325,448
Stock based compensation expense		3,531,205			1,717,837
Change in fair value of warrant liability		2,994,540			1,663,316
Loss on conversion of promissory notes		980,842			—
Common stock issued for consulting services		64,426			337,500
Bad debt expense		21,750			16,878
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		(1,275,189	)		137,486
Prepaid expenses and other current assets and deposits		(59,315	)		(924	)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		(75,515	)		292,462
Deferred revenue		(378,499	)		200,121
Net cash used in operating activities		(5,226,713	)		(6,271,019	)

Cash flows used in investing activities:
Purchase of property plant and equipment		(221,659	)		(209,522	)
Purchase of intangible assets		(238,082	)		—
Net cash used in investing activities		(459,741	)		(209,522	)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Net proceeds from sale of common stock and warrants		19,114,418			2,145,956
Purchase and cancelation of previously issued warrants		(4,090,952	)		—

Net cash provided by financing activities		15,023,466			2,145,956

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		9,337,012			(4,334,585	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		1,393,132			6,360,301
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	10,730,144		$	2,025,716

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid during period for interest	$	—		$	—
Cash paid during period for taxes	$	—		$	—

Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Common stock issued for cashless exercise of options and warrants	$	—		$	19,570
Reclassification of deferred offering costs to additional paid in capital	$	181,104		$	—
Reclassification of warrants from liability to equity upon exercise	$	—		$	2,455,042
Offering costs incurred, and included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	68,489		$	—
Property, plant and equipment acquired, and included in accounts payable	$	13,825		$	—
Intangible assets acquired, and included in accounts payable	$	29,296		$	—
Common stock issued upon conversion of promissory notes payable	$	1,843,750		$	—

See the accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

APPLIED DNA SCIENCES, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2015

(unaudited)

NOTE A — SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES

General

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2015 and for the three and nine month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 are unaudited. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and are presented in accordance with the requirements of Rule S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and with the instructions to Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three and nine month periods ended June 30, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended September 30, 2014 and footnotes thereto included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, of Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (the “Company”) filed with the SEC.

The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2014 contained herein has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2014, but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP.

All warrant, option, share, and per share information in the condensed consolidated financial statements gives retroactive effect to the one-for-60 reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock, par value $.001 per share, that was effected on October 29, 2014. See Note G.

Business and Basis of Presentation

On September 16, 2002, the Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada. Effective December 17, 2008, the Company reincorporated from the State of Nevada to the State of Delaware. The Company is principally devoted to developing DNA embedded biotechnology security solutions in the United States and Europe. To date, the Company has had a limited operating history, and as a result, its operations have produced limited recurring revenues from its services and products; it has incurred expenses and has sustained losses. Consequently, its operations are subject to all the risks inherent in the establishment of a biotechnology company. For the period from inception through June 30, 2015, the Company has accumulated losses of $211,145,374.

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, APDN (B.V.I.) Inc. and Applied DNA Sciences Europe Limited, which currently have no operations or activity. Significant inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 605, Revenue Recognition (“ASC 605”). ASC 605 requires that four basic criteria must be met before revenue can be recognized: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) delivery has occurred and/or service has been performed; (3) the selling price is fixed and determinable; and (4) collectability is reasonably assured. Determination of criteria (3) and (4) are based on management’s judgments regarding the fixed nature of the selling prices of the products delivered or services provided and the collectability of those amounts. Provisions for allowances and other adjustments are provided for in the same period the related sales are recorded. The Company defers any revenue for which the product has not been delivered, service has not been provided, or is subject to refund until such time that the Company and the customer jointly determine that the product has been delivered, the service has been provided, or no refund will be required. At June 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, the Company recorded deferred revenue of $204,863 and $583,362, respectively.

APPLIED DNA SCIENCES, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2015

(unaudited)

NOTE A — SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Revenue Recognition, continued

Revenue arrangements with multiple components are divided into separate units of accounting if certain criteria are met, including whether the delivered component has stand-alone value to the customer. Consideration received is allocated among the separate units of accounting based on their respective selling prices. The selling price for each unit is based on vendor-specific objective evidence, or VSOE, if available, third party evidence if VSOE is not available, or estimated selling price if neither VSOE nor third party is available. The applicable revenue recognition criteria are then applied to each of the units.

Revenue for government contract awards, which supports the Company’s development efforts on specific projects, is recognized as milestones are achieved as per the contract. The Company recognized revenue of approximately $657,708 and $1,919,031 from these contract awards during the three and nine month periods ended June 30, 2015 and $0 and $50,000 for the three and nine month periods ended June 30, 2014, respectively.

Net Loss Per Share

The Company presents loss per share utilizing a dual presentation of basic and diluted loss per share. Basic loss per share includes no dilution and has been calculated based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Dilutive common stock equivalents consist of shares issuable upon the exercise of the Company’s stock options and warrants.

For the three and nine month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, common stock equivalent shares are excluded from the computation of the diluted loss per share as their effect would be anti-dilutive.

APPLIED DNA SCIENCES, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2015

(unaudited)

NOTE A — SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Net Loss Per Share, continued

Securities that could potentially dilute basic net income per share in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted net loss per share because including those securities would have been anti-dilutive for the three and nine month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:


	2015	2014
Warrants	6,062,487	240,439
Employee options	3,456,989	2,073,043
	9,519,476	2,313,482

Stock Based Compensation

The Company accounts for stock-based compensation for employees and directors in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation (“ASC 718”). ASC 718 requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the statement of operations based on their fair values. Under the provisions of ASC 718, stock-based compensation costs are measured at the grant date, based on the fair value of the award, and are recognized as expense over the employee’s requisite service period (generally the vesting period of the equity grant). The fair value of the Company’s common stock options are estimated using the Black Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions: expected volatility, dividend rate, risk free interest rate and the expected life. The Company expenses stock-based compensation by using the straight-line method. In accordance with ASC 718, excess tax benefits realized from the exercise of stock-based awards are classified in cash flows from financing activities. The future realization of the reserved deferred tax assets related to these tax benefits associated with the exercise of stock options will result in a credit to additional paid in capital if the related tax deduction reduces taxes payable. The Company has elected the “with and without approach” regarding ordering of windfall tax benefits to determine whether the windfall tax benefit did reduce taxes payable in the current year. Under this approach, the windfall tax benefit would be recognized in additional paid-in-capital only if an incremental tax benefit is realized after considering all other benefits presently available.

The Company accounts for stock based compensation awards issued to non-employees for services, as prescribed by ASC 718-10, at either the fair value of the services rendered or the instruments issued in exchange for such services, whichever is more readily determinable, using the measurement date guidelines enumerated in ASC 505-50.

Concentrations

Financial instruments and related items, which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk, consist primarily of cash, cash equivalents and trade receivables. The Company places its cash and temporary cash investments with high credit quality institutions. At times, such investments may be in excess of the FDIC insurance limit.

The Company’s revenues earned from sale of products and services for the three and nine month periods ended June 30, 2015 included an aggregate of 87% and 73%, respectively, from two customers of the Company’s total revenues. These two customers accounted for approximately 89% of the Company’s total accounts receivable at June 30, 2015.

The Company’s revenues earned from sale of products and services for the three month period ended June 30, 2014 included an aggregate of 10% from one customer of the Company’s total revenues. During the nine month period ended June 30, 2014 no customers represented 10% or greater of the Company’s total revenues.

APPLIED DNA SCIENCES, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2015

(unaudited)

NOTE A — SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In August 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2014-15, “Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern” (“ASU 2014-15”). ASU 2014-15 provides guidance on management’s responsibility in evaluating whether there is substantial doubt about a company’s ability to continue as a going concern and about related footnote disclosures. For each reporting period, management will be required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about a company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year from the date the financial statements are issued. The amendments in ASU 2014-15 are effective for annual reporting periods ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual and interim periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted. The Company will adopt the methodologies prescribed by ASU 2014-15 by the date required, and does not anticipate that the adoption of ASU 2014-15 will have a material effect on its condensed consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In June 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-12, “Accounting for share-based payments when the terms of an award provide that a performance target could be achieved after the requisite service period,” (“ASU 2014-12”) which requires performance-based awards with a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after an employee completes the requisite service period to be accounted for as a performance condition. If performance targets are clearly defined and it is probable that the performance condition will be achieved, stock-based expense should be recognized over the remaining requisite service period. This guidance will be effective for fiscal years (and interim reporting periods within those years) beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the provisions of the ASU and assessing the potential effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” (“ASU 2014-09”) which provides updated, comprehensive revenue recognition guidance for contracts with customers, including a new principles-based five step framework that eliminates much of the industry-specific guidance in current accounting literature. Under ASU 2014-09, revenue recognition is based on a core principle that companies recognize revenue in an amount consistent with the consideration it expects to be entitled to in exchange for the transfer of goods or services. The standards update also requires enhanced disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of recognized revenue. This guidance will be effective for fiscal years (and interim reporting periods within those years) beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company is in the process of evaluating the provisions of the ASU and assessing the potential effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial position or results of operations.

APPLIED DNA SCIENCES, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2015

(unaudited)

NOTE B – LIQUIDITY AND MANAGEMENT’S PLAN

The Company has recurring net losses, which have resulted in an accumulated deficit of $211,145,374 as of June 30, 2015. The Company incurred a net loss of $11,385,102 and generated negative operating cash flow of $5,226,713 for the nine month period ended June 30, 2015. However, the Company also has attained positive working capital of $11,394,253 as of June 30, 2015. At June 30, 2015 the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $10,730,144. The Company’s current capital resources include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and prepaid expenses. Historically, the Company has financed its operations principally from the sale of equity securities. As discussed in Note G, on April 1, 2015, the Company closed its underwritten public offering of common stock and warrants for gross proceeds of approximately $12.0 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses. Subsequently on April 30, 2015,the Company closed on the over-allotment option of the underwritten public offering for additional gross proceeds of $263,950. In addition, on November 20, 2014 the Company closed its underwritten public offering of common stock and warrants for gross proceeds of $9.3 million before deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses. The Company utilized approximately $4,091,000 of the gross proceeds to repurchase the remaining Series B Warrants from Crede, as discussed in Note E. The Company raised $2,156,264 in a private placement of common stock and warrants and $1,800,000 in promissory notes during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014, including $1,000,000 from a related party. See Notes D and G.

The Company will require additional funds to complete the continued development of its products, product manufacturing, and to fund expected additional losses from operations, until revenues are sufficient to cover the Company’s operating expenses.

NOTE C – ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities at June 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014 are as follows:


	June 30, 2015 (unaudited)		September 30, 2014
Accounts payable	$	770,395	$	1,059,623
Accrued consulting fees		110,500		102,500
Accrued salaries payable		428,098		245,761
Accrued interest payable		-		11,875
Other accrued expenses		109,622		75,000
Total	$	1,418,615	$	1,494,759

NOTE D – PROMISSORY NOTES PAYABLE

On September 11, 2014, the Company issued and sold promissory notes (the “Notes”) in the aggregate principal amount of $1,800,000 and bearing interest at a rate of 12.5% per annum to Dr. James A. Hayward, the Company’s President, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, in the amount of $1,000,000, and to another individual, in the amount of $800,000, both of whom are “accredited investors” as defined in regulations promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).

The Notes had a ten month maturity. Interest was payable in cash or in shares of common stock at the option of the holders of the Notes. Interest to be paid in shares was to be paid in shares of common stock equal to (i) the amount of interest payable, divided by (ii) the average of the closing prices for the five consecutive trading days immediately preceding the applicable interest date. The Notes were permitted to be prepaid in whole or in part, at any time, subject to certain prepayment penalties. Upon an event of default, the Notes and all accrued interest thereon were to automatically convert into common stock at the closing price of the common stock on the date of issuance of the Notes. In the event of a consolidation or merger with another corporation in which the Company does not survive, the Notes were to be paid in full. On November 11, 2014, Dr. Hayward and the other individual agreed to exchange for cancellation their respective Notes (including principal and accrued interest thereon) for 315,171 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase 315,171 shares of common stock, in the case of Dr. Hayward, and 252,137 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase 252,137 shares of common stock, in the case of the other individual, at $3.25 ($3.24 for one share of common stock and $0.01 for one warrant) (“combined price”) , the aggregate public offering per share price of common stock and warrants issued in the Company’s underwritten public offering, which closed on November 20, 2014. The conversion of the Notes resulted in a loss on conversion of approximately $981,000, which was recorded on the condensed consolidated statement of operations for the nine month period ended June 30, 2015. The loss was calculated as the difference between the carrying amount of the promissory note and accrued interest on the conversion date compared to the fair value of the common stock and warrant issued as settlement of the Notes.

Interest expense for these Notes was $31,875 for the nine month period ended June 30, 2015.

APPLIED DNA SCIENCES, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2015

(unaudited)

NOTE E – WARRANT LIABILITY

On December 16, 2013, Crede CG III, Ltd (“Crede”) effected the cashless exercise of 178,253 Series A Warrants and 116,667 Series B Warrants. At December 16, 2013 (date of exercise), the Company determined the fair value of the Warrants to be $2,455,042 using the Binomial Lattice model with the following assumptions: fair value of the Company’s common stock $10.80 per share; dividend yield 0%; expected term: 4.55 years; risk free interest rate: 1.55%; expected volatility of: 118.89%; and an exercise price of $14.59. The change in fair value of the warrant liability on the day of exercise amounted to a loss of $1,288,752 and was included in the other income (expense). Upon exercise, the fair value of the Series A Warrants and 116,667 of the Series B Warrants were reclassified to equity.

The Series A and Series B Warrants were classified as liabilities on the issuance date due to certain provisions contained in the warrant agreements, which may cause an adjustment to the conversion rate or the number of warrants outstanding.

The change in fair value of the warrant liability resulted in a gain of $515,543 and a loss of $1,663,316 for the three and nine month periods ended June 30, 2014, respectively.

On October 28, 2014, the Company entered into a warrant repurchase option agreement with Crede, pursuant to which it had the option to purchase between 50% and 100% of Crede’s Series B Warrant (then exercisable for 387,621 shares of common stock) at a purchase price of $10.55 per share underlying such Series B Warrant (up to an aggregate purchase price of $4,091,000 for all of the Series B Warrant). On November 21, 2014, the Company exercised its option and repurchased 100% of Crede’s Series B Warrant for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $4,091,000. The change in fair value of the warrant liability on the day of repurchase amounted to a loss of $2,994,540 and was included in other income (expense) for the nine month period ended June 30, 2015.

NOTE F – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

As discussed in Note D, on September 11, 2014, the Company issued and sold a promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $1,000,000 and bearing interest at a rate of 12.5% per annum to Dr. James A. Hayward, the Company’s President, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. On November 11, 2014, Dr. Hayward agreed to exchange for cancellation of his Note (including principal and accrued interest thereon) for 315,171 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase 315,171 shares of common stock, at a combined price of $3.25, the aggregate public offering price of common stock and warrants issued in the Company’s underwritten public offering which closed on November 20, 2014.

As discussed in Note G, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and an affiliated company of a member of the Company’s board of directors participated in the Company’s November 20, 2014 underwritten public offering.

APPLIED DNA SCIENCES, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2015

(unaudited)

NOTE G - CAPITAL STOCK

On October 24, 2014, the Company filed a Third Certificate of Amendment of its Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware that effected a one-for-60 (1:60) reverse stock split of its common stock, par value $.001 per share, and a decrease in its authorized common stock, from 1,350,000,000 to 500,000,000 shares, effective October 29, 2014. All warrant, option, share, and per share information in the condensed consolidated financial statements gives retroactive effect to the one-for-60 reverse stock split that was effected on October 29, 2014. In addition, the Company is authorized to issue 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock with a $0.001 par value per share. As of June 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, there were 21,482,202 and 13,935,954 shares of common stock issued and outstanding, respectively.

On November 20, 2014, the Company closed its underwritten public offering of 2,800,000 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 2,800,000 shares of common stock for gross proceeds of $9.1 million before deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses. The Company utilized $4,091,000 of the gross proceeds to repurchase the remaining Series B Warrants from Crede, as discussed in Note E. The combined price for each share of common stock and warrant was $3.25. The warrants may be exercised for a period of five years and have an exercise price of $3.50 per share. In connection with the offering, the Company granted to the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to 420,000 additional shares of common stock at $3.24 per share and/or up to 420,000 additional warrants at $0.01 per share to cover over-allotments, if any. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and an affiliated company of a member of the Company’s board of directors participated in this underwritten public offering. The Company’s common stock and warrants are listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbols “APDN” and “APDNW”, respectively. On December 19, 2014, the Company closed on the underwriters’ exercise of its over-allotment option of 416,850 warrants for gross proceeds of $4,169 and on December 30, 2014, the Company closed on the underwriters’ additional exercise of its over-allotment option of 52,000 shares of common stock for gross proceeds of $168,400. The total number of common stock and warrants issued under this offering, including the exercise of the over-allotment option was 2,852,000 and 3,216,850, respectively. The gross proceeds to the Company was $9.3 million and net proceeds after deducting underwriting discounts, offering expenses and the repurchase of the remaining Series B Warrants from Crede was approximately $3.69 million.

In connection with the closing of this underwritten public offering, on November 20, 2014, the Company granted 128,800 warrants to purchase common stock to its underwriters as partial compensation. These warrants have an exercise price of $3.73 (115% of the public offering price) and expire on November 14, 2019.

During the three and nine month periods ended June 30, 2015, the Company granted 15,000 and 22,500 shares of common stock to a consultant for a total expense of approximately $47,750 and $64,426, respectively.

On April 1, 2015, the Company closed its underwritten public offering of 4,011,000 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 1,604,400 shares of common stock, at $3.00 ($2.99 for one share of common stock and $0.01 for one warrant) (“combined offering price”), including 191,000 shares and 76,400 warrants sold pursuant to the partial exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option. The warrants have a per share exercise price of $3.50, are exercisable immediately, and expire on November 20, 2019. The gross proceeds to the Company from this offering, including the partial exercise of the over-allotment option but before deducting the underwriting discount and offering expenses, is $12.0 million. In connection with the offering, the Company granted to the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to 573,000 additional shares of common stock and up to 229,200 additional warrants to cover over-allotments, if any. On April 30, 2015, the Company closed on the underwriters’ exercise of its over-allotment option of 87,000 shares of common stock and 152,800 warrants for gross proceeds of $263,950 .

In connection with the closing of this underwritten public offering, as partial compensation, on April 1, 2015, the Company granted up to 163,720 warrants to purchase common stock to its underwriters. These warrants have an exercise price of $3.44 (115% of the public offering price) and expire on March 27, 2020.

See Note D for the common stock and warrants issued in connection with the conversion of the promissory notes.

NOTE H - STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS

Warrants

The following table summarizes the changes in warrants outstanding and the related prices for the shares of common stock issued to non-employees of the Company. These warrants were granted in lieu of cash for services performed or financing expenses in connection with the sale of common stock.

Transactions involving warrants (see Notes D, E and G) are summarized as follows:


	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
Balance at October 1, 2014		945,166		$	9.59
Granted		5,833,878			3.50
Exercised		(—	)		(—	)
Cancelled or expired		(716,557	)		(11.30	)
Balance at June 30, 2015		6,062,487		$	3.53

APPLIED DNA SCIENCES, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2015

(unaudited)

NOTE H - STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS (continued)

Employee Stock Options

In 2005, the Board of Directors and the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock approved the 2005 Incentive Stock Plan (the “Incentive Plan”). In 2007, 2008 and 2012, the Board of Directors and holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock approved various increases in the number of shares of common stock that can be issued as stock awards and stock options thereunder to an aggregate of 5,833,334 shares and the number of shares of common stock that can be covered by awards made to any participant in any calendar year to 833,334 shares. On January 21, 2015, the Board of Directors approved an amendment to the Incentive Plan, which was approved by shareholders on June 16, 2015. The amendment increases the number of shares of common stock that can be issued as stock awards and stock options thereunder to an aggregate of 8,333,333. The amendment also extends the Incentive Plan’s expiration date to January 25, 2025.

The Incentive Plan is designed to retain directors, executives, and selected employees and consultants by rewarding them for making contributions to our success with an award of options to purchase shares of common stock and an award of shares of common stock. As of June 30, 2015 a total of 233,752 shares have been issued and options to purchase 4,132,475 shares have been granted under the 2005 Incentive Stock Plan.

Transactions involving stock options issued to employees are summarized as follows:


	Number of Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at October 1, 2014		2,909,046	$	4.74
Granted		950,094		2.85
Exercised		—		—
Cancelled or expired		(402,151)		(3.01)
Outstanding at June 30, 2015		3,456,989	$	4.42
Vested at June 30, 2015		2,494,098	$	4.13	$	0.18
Non-vested at June 30, 2015		962,891			$	0.12

For the three and nine-month periods ended June 30, 2015, the Company issued 49,585 and 950,094, options to employees, consultants and non-employee board of director members, respectively. Included in these grants for the nine month period was 450,000 options granted to executives.

APPLIED DNA SCIENCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2015

(unaudited)

NOTE H - STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS (continued)

Employee Stock Options, continued

The fair value of options granted during the three and nine month periods ended June 30, 2015 was determined using the Black Scholes Option Pricing Model with the following weighted average assumptions:


	Three Months Ended June 30, 2015			Nine Months Ended June 30, 2015
Stock price	$	2.60		$	2.85
Exercise price	$	2.60		$	2.85
Expected term, years		3.75			4.85
Dividend yield		—	%		—	%
Volatility		118	%		132	%
Risk free rate		1.13	%		1.56	%

The Company recorded $1,015,361(including $544,113 for stock option modifications) and $404,507 as stock compensation expense for the three month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and $3,531,205 (including $673,176 for stock option modifications) and $1,717,837 for the nine month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively for the vesting portion of all options. As of June 30, 2015, unrecorded compensation cost related to non-vested awards was $2,749,586 which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.21 years. The weighted average grant date fair value for options granted during the three and nine month periods ended June 30, 2015 was $69,430 and $1,076,502, respectively.

APPLIED DNA SCIENCES, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2015

(unaudited)

NOTE I - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Operating Leases

The Company leases office space under an operating lease in Stony Brook, New York for its corporate headquarters. The lease is for a 30,000 square foot building. The term of the lease commenced on June 15, 2013 and expires on May 31, 2016, with the option to extend the lease for two additional three-year periods. The base rent during the initial lease term is $449,142 per annum. The Company also has operating leases for a laboratory in Huddersfield, England, which is currently inactive and Calverton, New York. The Huddersfield lease was terminated effective July 31, 2015. The Calverton lease was from February 1, 2014 through October 31, 2014, with the option to renew for additional one year periods. The Calverton lease is currently on a month to month basis. Total rent expense for the three and nine month periods ended June 30, 2015 was $124,504 and $373,772, respectively. Total rent expense for the three and nine month periods ended June 30, 2014 were $125,268 and $380,251, respectively.

Employment Agreement

The Company has an employment agreement with the Chief Executive Officer. Effective June 21, 2014, the Chief Executive Officer’s annual salary was voluntarily reduced by $50,000. This salary reduction will be accrued and repaid when the Company reaches $3,000,000 in sales for two consecutive quarters or the Company has net income at the end of any fiscal year. Effective January 1, 2015, the Chief Executive Officer’s annual salary was voluntarily reduced by an additional $50,000.

Litigation

From time to time, the Company may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of business. When the Company is aware of a claim or potential claim, it assesses the likelihood of any loss or exposure. If it is probable that a loss will result and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated, the Company will record a liability for the loss. In addition to the estimated loss, the recorded liability includes probable and estimable legal costs associated with the claim or potential claim. Litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm the Company’s business. There is no pending litigation involving the Company at this time.

APPLIED DNA SCIENCES, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2015

(unaudited)

NOTE J - FAIR VALUE

The carrying value of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate estimated fair values because of their short maturities.

The carrying value of the warrant liability is determined using the Binomial Lattice option pricing model as described in Note A. Certain assumptions used in the calculation of the warrant liability represent Level-3 unobservable inputs. The Company did not have any assets or liabilities categorized as Level 1, 2 or 3 as of June 30, 2015.

The following table summarizes the activity of Level 3 inputs measured on a recurring basis:


Fair Value Measurements of Common Stock Warrants Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)	Nine Months Ended June 30,
	2015			2014
Balance at October 1, 2014 and 2013	$	1,096,412		$	2,643,449
Adjustment resulting from change in fair value (a)		2,994,540			1,663,316
Removal of warrant upon repurchase		(4,090,952	)		—
Reclassification to equity upon exercise		—			(2,455,042	)
Balance at June 30,	$	—		$	1,851,723

(a) Adjustment resulting from change in fair value is the amount of total gains or losses for the period attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to warrant liabilities held at the reporting date and realized gains or losses at the date of exercise. The gain or loss is recorded in change in fair value of warrant liability in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Item 2. - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto, included elsewhere within this report. The Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements, including statements using terminology such as “can”, “may”, “believe”, “designed to”, “will”, “expect”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “potential” or “continue”, or the negative thereof or other comparable terminology regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. You should read statements that contain these words carefully because they:

●	discuss our future expectations;

●	contain projections of our future results of operations or of our financial condition; and

●	state other “forward-looking” information.

We believe it is important to communicate our expectations. However, forward looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and our actual results and the timing of certain events could differ materially from those discussed in forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including those set forth under “Risk Factors,” “Business” and elsewhere in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014. All forward-looking statements and risk factors included in this document are made as of the date hereof, based on information available to us as of the date thereof, and we assume no obligations to update any forward-looking statement or risk factor, unless we are required to do so by law.

Introduction

Using biotechnology as a forensic foundation, we provide botanical-DNA based security and authentication solutions and services that can help protect products, brands, entire supply chains, and intellectual property of companies, governments and consumers from theft, counterfeiting, fraud, and diversion. Whether working in supply chain security, brand protection or law enforcement applications, it is our goal to help establish secure flourishing environments that foster quality, integrity and success. With secure taggants, high-resolution DNA authentication, and comprehensive reporting, our botanical DNA-based technologies are designed to deliver what we believe to be the greatest levels of security, deterrence and legal recourse strength.

SigNature® DNA. SigNature DNA is our platform ingredient, at the core of all our security solutions. From application to application, the vehicle which carries SigNature DNA is custom designed to suit the application. Exhaustive development efforts have yielded a flexible and durable marker with all the accuracy provided by nature. SigNature DNA is based on full, double stranded plant DNA, and provides forensic power and protection for a wide array of applications. Highly secure, robust, and durable, SigNature DNA markers are an ingredient that can be used to fortify brand protection efforts; mark, track and convict criminals; and strengthen supply chain security. Custom DNA sequences can be embedded into a wide range of host carriers including ink, varnish, thread, laminates and metal coatings. These items can then be tested for the presence of SigNature DNA markers through optical screening or a forensic level authentication. Hundreds of millions of SigNature DNA marks now exist in the public domain on items ranging from consumer product packaging to microcircuits to guitars. We believe that no marks have ever been copied.

SigNature DNA, SigNature® T DNA, fiberTyping®, DNAnet®, Sentry, digitalDNA®, and SmokeCloak® DNA, our principal anti-counterfeiting and product authentication solutions and our Counterfeit Prevention Authentication Program can be used in numerous industries, including, but not limited to microcircuits and other electronics, cyber security, cash-in-transit (transport and storage of banknotes), textiles and apparel, automotive, printing and packaging, homeland security, law enforcement and home asset marking, identity cards and other secure documents, industrial materials, agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, food and beverage, sports memorabilia, fine wine, and art and collectibles.

SigNature T DNA and fiberTyping. There is one common thread that runs through the global textile industry: success breeds counterfeiting and diversion. SigNature T botanical DNA markers are used for brand protection efforts and raw material source compliance programs. In situations where natural fibers like cotton or wool are utilized, we can isolate and type inherent DNA, making it possible to verify the presence of specified materials. This fiberTyping process provides DNA verification to help manufacturers, retailers and brand owners ensure quality, safety and compliance of their products.

DNAnet. Recognizing that DNA-based evidence is the cornerstone of the modern era of law enforcement, we have created what we believe to be an effective crime fighting tool: DNAnet, a botanical DNA marker that can be used to definitively link evidence and offenders to specific crime scenes and help return stolen or lost property to its rightful owner. As the crime is investigated, the fluorescing DNA mark can assist police in linking the offender and stolen items to a specific crime scene, creating a greater ability to identify and convict.

Sentry. Sentry intruder tagging systems help to expand and strengthen any security effort by providing a means of directly linking criminals to crimes. Each unit is designed to be unique to each store, warehouse, or sting operation, allowing the police and prosecutors to link criminals to the crimes. In the event of a crime, the fleeing offender is sprayed with an indelible, fluorescing DNA taggant. As the crime is investigated, the fluorescing DNA mark can assist police in linking the offender and stolen items to a specific crime scene, creating a greater ability to identify and convict. Whether deployed as an offender spray or fog in a retail location or a degradation dye in cash handling boxes, DNA markers facilitate conviction, and establish a heightened level of deterrence. While any commercial/retail establishment could benefit from the addition of a Sentry system, ideal areas of use include: banks, ATMs, pharmacies, jewelry stores, convenience stores, pawn brokers and gun shops.

digitalDNA. digitalDNA is a security solution that utilizes the flexibility of mobile communications, the instant accessibility of secure, cloud-based data, and the certainty of DNA to make item tracking and authentication fast, easy and definitive, while providing the opportunity to create a new customer interface. digitalDNA begins with a DNA-secured form of the QR (“quick read”) code or other two dimensional code. A unique identification code is created for each article, and represented in an easy-to-read QR style barcode. The product uses forensic authentication of a botanical DNA marker, embedded within a secure QR code, and physically included within the ink used to digitally print the code. Should there ever be a question about the validity of a digitalDNA code, a laboratory-based analysis can be conducted to determine authenticity. Scanning bar code item numbers on marked goods enables individuals to post or access information about a product such as its geo-location, original image or associated documentation. Consumers may take advantage of marketing information supplied by brand owners.

The secure cloud application also offers back-end features including DNA custody management, forensic sample submission, CODA (certificate of DNA authentication) issuance, customer account administration, order placement, status tracking and reporting, and online training. The cloud-based platform is designed to be customizable for the particular attributes of each customer’s business and conforms to strict security standards for ISO, PCI, and Federal Information Processing Standards. This digitalDNA platform is designed as the data management and reporting hub for devices for DNA on-site authentication and optical mark in-field validation. Market-specific configurations have been demonstrated to businesses in textiles supply chain, printing/publishing, art and collectibles and law enforcement.

SmokeCloak DNA. When deployed in pharmacies, banks, commercial or retail locations, SmokeCloak DNA helps protect staff, customers and assets. A thick and disorienting fog wards off offenders and deposits a unique, location-specific DNA marker on skin, clothing and stolen items. The combination of fog and DNA technologies has no negative side effects and provides a strong crime fighting and loss prevention tool.

Counterfeit Prevention Authentication Program. Our turnkey program for electronics, military, commercial, and aerospace contractors called the Counterfeit Prevention Authentication Program (“CPA” Program) empowers end-users to verify the originality or provenance of parts which have been marked by their suppliers with our SigNature DNA Markers.

Plan of Operations

General

To date, the substantial portion of our revenues have been generated from sales of our SigNature DNA platform and fiberTyping, our principal anti-counterfeiting and product authentication solutions. We expect to continue to grow revenues from sales of our SigNature DNA platform ingredient, including our Signature T DNA, fibertyping, DNAnet, Sentry, digitalDNA, and SmokeCloakDNA offerings and the Counterfeit Prevention Authentication Program. We have limited sources of liquidity. We have developed or are currently attempting to develop business in the following target markets: microcircuits and other electronics, cash-in-transit (transport and storage of banknotes), textiles and apparel, automotive, printing and packaging, homeland security, law enforcement and home asset marking, identity cards and other secure documents, industrial materials, agrochemical, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, food and beverage, sports memorabilia, fine wine, and art and collectibles. Our developments in the textile and apparel authentication, semiconductor authentication, and cash-in-transit have contributed to the increase in our revenues. We intend to pursue both domestic and international sales opportunities in each of these vertical markets.

Critical Accounting Policies

Financial Reporting Release No. 60, published by the SEC, recommends that all companies include a discussion of critical accounting policies used in the preparation of their financial statements. While all these significant accounting policies impact our financial condition and results of operations, we view certain of these policies as critical. Policies determined to be critical are those policies that have the most significant impact on our consolidated financial statements and require management to use a greater degree of judgment and estimates. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

We believe that given current facts and circumstances, it is unlikely that applying any other reasonable judgments or estimate methodologies would cause a material effect on our condensed consolidated results of operations, financial position or liquidity for the periods presented in this report.

The accounting policies identified as critical are as follows:

●	Revenue recognition;

●	Equity based compensation; and

●	Fair value of financial instruments

Revenue Recognition

We recognize revenue in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 605, Revenue Recognition (“ASC 605”). ASC 605 requires that four basic criteria must be met before revenue can be recognized: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) delivery has occurred and/or service has been performed; (3) the selling price is fixed and determinable; and (4) collectability is reasonably assured. Determination of criteria (3) and (4) are based on management’s judgments regarding the fixed nature of the selling prices of the products delivered or services provided and the collectability of those amounts. Provisions for allowances and other adjustments are provided for in the same period the related sales are recorded. We defer any revenue for which the product has not been delivered, service has not been provided, or is subject to refund until such time that we and the customer jointly determine that the product has been delivered, the service has been provided, or no refund will be required. At June 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, we recorded deferred revenue of $204,863 and $583,362, respectively.

Revenue for government contract awards, which supports our development efforts on specific projects, is recognized as milestones are achieved as per the contract. We recognized revenue of approximately $657,708 and $1,919,031 from these contract awards during the three and nine month periods ended June 30, 2015, respectively, and $0 and $50,000 for the three and nine month periods ended June 30, 2014, respectively.

Equity Based Compensation

We follow ASC subtopic 718, Compensation (“ASC 718”) which requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the statement of operations based on their fair values.

We account for stock based compensation awards issued to non-employees for services, as prescribed by ASC 718-10, at either the fair value of the services rendered or the instruments issued in exchange for such services, whichever is more readily determinable, using the measurement date guidelines enumerated in ASC 505-50.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The valuation techniques utilized are based upon observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect internal market assumptions. These two types of inputs create the following fair value hierarchy:

Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the related asset or liabilities.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of assets or liabilities.

The Company utilizes observable market inputs (quoted market prices) when measuring fair value whenever possible.

For fair value measurements categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, the Company’s accounting and finance department, who report to the Chief Financial Officer, determine its valuation policies and procedures. The development and determination of the unobservable inputs for Level 3 fair value measurements and fair value calculations are the responsibility of the Company’s accounting and finance department and are approved by the Chief Financial Officer.

Use of Estimates

In preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Comparison of Results of Operations for the Three Month Periods Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014

Revenues

For the three month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, we generated $2,267,671 and $841,197, respectively, in revenues. The increase in revenues in the three month period ended June 30, 2015 of $1,426,474 or 170% was primarily from an increase in revenue related to sales to the textile industry for protecting cotton supply chains of $1,200,000 and revenue from government contract awards of approximately $658,000. These increases were offset by a decrease in revenue from suppliers of the United States Defense Logistics Agency (“DLA”) due to the consolidation of these individual contracts to one contract with DLA.

Costs and Expenses

Selling, General and Administrative

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three month period ended June 30, 2015 increased by $560,003 or 19% from $2,948,452 for the three month period ended June 30, 2014 to $3,508,455 for the three month period ended June 30, 2015. The increase is attributable to an increase in stock based compensation expense of $610,855, primarily associated with stock option modifications resulting from the extension of certain stock options offset by a decrease of approximately $210,000 in legal fees as a result of the court’s dismissal of the SmartWater Limited litigation against us.

Research and Development

Research and development expenses increased to $310,093 for the three month period ended June 30, 2015 from $266,331 for the three month period ended June 30, 2014, an increase of $43,762 or 16%. This increase is due to development costs incurred in relation to the two government contracts offset by capitalized costs for the development of infield readers.

Depreciation and Amortization

In the three month period ended June 30, 2015, depreciation and amortization increased by $7,915 from $113,424 for the three month period ended June 30, 2014 to $121,339 for the three month period ended June 30, 2014.

Gain on Change in Fair Value of Warrant Liability

Gain from change in fair value of warrant liability during the three month period ended June 30, 2014 was $515,543. This change in fair value related to warrants containing certain reset provisions which required us to classify them as liabilities and mark the warrants to market and record the change in fair value at each reporting period, and upon exercise as a non cash adjustment to our current period operations. As discussed in Note E of the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements, on November 21, 2014, we repurchased the remaining outstanding Series B Warrants.

Comparison of Results of Operations for the Nine Month Periods Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014

Revenues

For the nine month periods ended June, 30, 2015 and 2014, we generated $5,028,234 and $2,075,698, respectively, in revenues. The increase in revenues of $2,952,536 or 142% was primarily due to an increase in sales from two government contract awards of approximately $1.9 million as well as revenues related to the set up, marking, and authentication of cotton of $1,372,500. These increases were offset by a decrease in revenue from suppliers of the United States Defense Logistics Agency (“DLA”) due to the consolidation of these individual contracts to one contract with DLA.

Costs and Expenses

Selling, General and Administrative

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the nine month period ended June 30, 2015 increased by $984,774 or 10% from $10,093,631 for the nine month period ended June 30, 2014 to $11,078,405 for the nine month period ended June 30, 2015. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in stock based compensation expense of approximately $1,813,000, attributable to grants to employees that vested immediately, as well as stock based compensation expense associated with stock option modifications resulting from the extension of certain stock options, and to a lesser extent, the acceleration of vesting terms. This increase was primarily offset by decreases in legal and consulting expenses. Legal expenses decreased by $783,000 due to the court’s dismissal of the SmartWater Limited litigation against us. Consulting fees decreased by $238,000 primarily due to shares of common stock issued to a business strategy consultant in settlement of their fees during the nine month period ended June 30, 2014. The remaining variance is due to increases in payroll offset by decreases in filing fees during the nine month period ended June 30, 2015.

Research and Development

Research and development expenses decreased to $961,745 for the nine month period ended June 30, 2015 from $1,085,416 for the nine month period ended June 30, 2014. The decrease of $123,671 or 11% is attributable to purchases for laboratory equipment associated with the corporate headquarters in the prior year as well as components purchased relating to a pilot program for the marking of cotton during the prior period, which we did not incur during the nine month period ended June 30, 2015. Also, during the nine month period ended June 30, 2015, we started capitalizing the costs for the development of infield readers, which were being expensed during the same period in the prior year.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization increased by $28,696 from $325,448 for the nine month period ended June 30, 2014 to $354,144 for the nine month period ended June 30, 2015. This increase is related to the depreciation incurred on the fixed asset additions during the period.

Loss from Change in Fair Value of Warrant Liability

Loss from change in fair value of warrant liability during the nine month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 was $2,994,540 and $1,663,316, respectively. These losses relate to warrants containing certain reset provisions which required us to classify them as liabilities and mark the warrants to market and record the change in fair value at each reporting period as a non-cash adjustment to our current period operations. As discussed in Note E of the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements, on November 21, 2014, we repurchased the remaining outstanding Series B Warrants.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our liquidity needs consist of our working capital requirements and research and development expenditure funding. As of June 30, 2015, we had working capital of $11,394,253. For the nine month period ended June 30, 2015, we generated a net cash flow deficit from operating activities of $5,226,713 consisting primarily of our loss of $11,385,102 net with non-cash adjustments of $354,144 in depreciation and amortization charges, $3,531,205 for stock-based compensation, $2,994,540 change in fair value of warrant liability, $980,842 in loss on the conversion of promissory notes, $64,426 in common stock issued for consulting services and $21,750 of bad debt expense. Additionally, we had a net increase in operating assets of $1,334,504 and a net decrease in operating liabilities of $454,014. Cash used in investing activities was $459,471 for the purchase of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets. Cash provided by financing activities was $15,023,466 in net proceeds from the sale of common stock and warrants related to the underwritten public offering offset by the repurchase and cancellation of the remaining Series B Warrants.

The Company has recurring net losses, which have resulted in an accumulated deficit of $211,145,374 as of June 30, 2015. At June 30, 2015 the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $10,730,144. The Company’s current capital resources include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and prepaid expenses. Historically, the Company has financed its operations principally from the sale of equity securities. On April 1, 2015, the Company closed on an underwritten public offering of common stock and warrants for gross proceeds of $12.0 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses. Subsequently on April 30, 2015,the Company closed on the over-allotment option of the underwritten public offering for additional gross proceeds of $263,950. In addition, on November 20, 2014 the Company closed its underwritten public offering of common stock and warrants for gross proceeds of $9.3 million before deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses. The Company utilized approximately $4,091,000 of the gross proceeds to repurchase the remaining Series B Warrants from Crede, as discussed in Note E. The Company also raised $2,156,264 in a private placement of common stock and warrants and $1,800,000 in promissory notes during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014, including $1,000,000 from a related party.

The Company expects to finance operations primarily through cash flows provided by operating activities provided that it will achieve a sufficient level of future revenues. The Company estimates that its cash and cash equivalents are sufficient to fund operations for the next twelve months. The Company will require additional funds to complete the continued development of its products, product manufacturing, and to fund expected additional losses from operations, until revenues are sufficient to cover the Company’s operating expenses.

We expect capital expenditures to be less than $980,000 in fiscal 2015. Our primary investments will be in laboratory equipment to support prototyping, manufacturing, our authentication services, and outside services for our detector and reader development.

All of the real property used in our business is leased under operating lease agreements.

Subsequent Events

None.

Product Research and Development

We anticipate spending approximately $1,500,000 for product research and development activities during the next twelve months.

Acquisition of Plant and Equipment and Other Assets

We do not anticipate the sale of any material property, plant or equipment during the next twelve months.

Number of Employees

We currently have forty-nine full-time employees and nine part-time employees, including four in management, eleven in research and development, one in Life Sciences, two in forensics, six in quality assurance/compliance, four in finance and accounting, five in operations, thirteen in sales and marketing, one in human resources, five in shared services, three in information services, one in investor relations, one legal (Intellectual Property) and one in product development. We expect to increase our staffing dedicated to sales, production and formulation. Marketing, salaries, and general overhead will be increased as necessary. However, cost containment measures have been put in place to monitor expenses. In order for us to attract and retain quality personnel, we anticipate we will continue to offer competitive salaries and benefits to future employees. We anticipate that it may become desirable to add additional full and or part time employees to discharge certain critical functions during the next twelve months. This projected increase in personnel is dependent upon our ability to generate revenues and obtain sources of financing. There is no guarantee that we will be successful in raising the funds required or generating revenues sufficient to fund the projected increase in the number of employees. As we continue to expand, we will incur additional costs for personnel. We continue to work with Insperity Inc. to help us manage many of our back-end administrative human resources and payroll responsibilities.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Inflation

The effect of inflation on our revenue and operating results was not significant.

Item 3. - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

There have been no material changes in our market risk as previously disclosed under Part I, Item 3 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014. Please refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (filed with the SEC on December 15, 2014, as amended on March 6, 2015) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014.

Item 4. - Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based on the evaluation of these disclosure controls and procedures, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of June 30, 2015, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

During the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2015, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Part II - Other Information

Item 1. - Legal Proceedings.

None.

Item 1A. – Risk Factors.

Before deciding to invest in us or to maintain or increase your investment, you should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described in the first two paragraphs under “Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of this report and our other filings with the SEC, for the period ended September 30, 2014 and thereafter. The risks and uncertainties described in this report are not the only ones facing us. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also affect us. If any of these risks actually materialize, our business, financial position, results of operations and cash flows could be adversely impacted. In that event, the market price of our common stock could decline and you may lose all or part of your investment.

During the three month period ended June 30, 2015, there have been no material changes in our risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K (as amended March 6, 2015) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014.

Item 2. - Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

On February 27, 2015, we issued 2,500 shares of our common stock, and on each of March 31, 2015, April 30, 2015, May 29, 2015 and June 30, 2015 we issued 5,000 shares of our common stock, aggregating 22,500 shares, to a consultant for services provided pursuant to our 2005 Incentive Stock Plan. The shares were issued pursuant to an exemption from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, by virtue of Section 4(a)(2) and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder as a transaction not involving a public offering.

Item 3. – Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4. – Mine Safety Disclosures.

None.

Item 5. – Other Information.

None.

Item 6. – Exhibits.


31.1*	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 and Rule 15d-14(a), promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended

31.2*	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 and Rule 15d-14(a), promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended

32.1**	Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (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 (Chief Financial Officer)

101 INS*	XBRL Instance Document

101 SCH*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101 CAL*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101 LAB*	XBRL Extension Label Linkbase Document

101 PRE*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

* Filed herewith.

** Furnished herewith.

Signatures

In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


		Applied DNA Sciences, Inc.

Dated: August 10, 2015		/s/ JAMES A. HAYWARD, Ph. D.
		James A. Hayward, Ph. D.
		Chief Executive Officer
		(Duly authorized officer and principal executive officer)

		/s/ BETH JANTZEN
		Beth Jantzen, CPA
		Chief Financial Officer
		(Duly authorized officer and
		principal financial and accounting officer)

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 13 a -14(a) OR 15 d -14(a) OF THE SECURITIES

EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE

SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, James A. Hayward, certify that:


1.	I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Applied DNA Sciences, Inc.;

2.	Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.	Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.	The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

	a.	designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

	b.	designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

	c.	evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

	d.	disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.	The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

	a.	all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

	b.	any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Dated: August 10, 2015

	By:	/s/ JAMES A. HAYWARD
		James A. Hayward
		Chief Executive Officer
		Applied DNA Sciences, Inc.

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 13 a -14(a) OR 15 d -14(a) OF THE SECURITIES

EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE

SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Beth Jantzen, certify that:


1.	I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Applied DNA Sciences, Inc.;

2.	Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.	Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.	The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

	a.	designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

	b.	designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

	c.	evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

	d.	disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.	The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

	a.	all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

	b.	any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Dated: August 10, 2015

	By:	/s/ BETH JANTZEN
		Beth Jantzen, CPA
		Chief Financial Officer
		Applied DNA Sciences, Inc.

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

The undersigned, James A. Hayward, Chief Executive Officer of Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (the “Company”), in connection with the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2015 (the “Report”), as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, hereby certifies pursuant to the requirements of 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that


●	the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and

●	the information in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

This certification is being provided pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 and is not to be deemed a part of the Report, nor is it to be deemed to be “filed” for any purpose whatsoever.

	By:	/s/ JAMES A. HAYWARD
		James A. Hayward
		Chief Executive Officer
		Applied DNA Sciences, Inc.
		Dated: August 10, 2015

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

The undersigned, Beth Jantzen, Chief Financial Officer of Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (the “Company”), in connection with the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2015 (the “Report”), as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, hereby certifies pursuant to the requirements of 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that

●	the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and

●	the information in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

This certification is being provided pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 and is not to be deemed a part of the Report, nor is it to be deemed to be “filed” for any purpose whatsoever.

	By:	/s/ BETH JANTZEN
		Beth Jantzen, CPA
		Chief Financial Officer
		Applied DNA Sciences, Inc.
		Dated: August 10, 2015