Nanoscience Tech, Inc - Recent Material Event
NANOSCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS.............................................................................1
ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY............................................................................16
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS..................................................................................16
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS................................................16
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS...........................................17
ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION..........................................18
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS...............................................................................21
ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE...............22
ITEM 8A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES............................................................................22
ITEM 8b. OTHER INFORMATION..................................................................................22
PART III
ITEM 9. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS;
COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT................................................. 22
ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.............................................................................23
ITEM 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT.....................................24
ITEM 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.....................................................24
ITEM 13. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K...................................................................25
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANTS FEES AND SERVICES............................................................26
SIGNATURES ...................................................................................................26
PART I
ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
FORWARD-LOOKING AND CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
This report contains certain forward-looking statements. These statements relate
to future events or our future performance and involve known and unknown risks
and uncertainties. Actual results may differ substantially from such
forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the following:
o our ability to search for an appropriate business opportunity and to
subsequently acquire or merge with such entity;
o to meet our cash and working capital needs;
o our ability to maintain our corporate existence as a viable entity; and
o other risks detailed in our periodic report filings with the SEC.
In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such
as "may," "will" "should," "expects," "intends," "plans," "anticipates,"
"believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "continue," or the negative of
these terms or other comparable terminology.
These statements are only predictions. Although we believe that the expectations
reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee
future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
CESSATION OF OPERATIONS
As disclosed prior to the date of the filing of this Annual Report on Form
10-KSB, we have experienced a chronic working capital deficiency, which has
severely handicapped our ability to meet our business objectives. At the date
hereof, we have no current assets and liabilities of approximately $2,214,000.
We recorded no revenues during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007.
Further, we are in default with respect to loans in the principal amount of
$1,858,100 from our principal creditor as described in Note 6.
We have expended efforts to secure additional capital from both our principal
creditor and other third parties, but such efforts have been unsuccessful.
Currently, we have a severe working capital deficiency.
We are party to an Amended and Restated Research and License Agreement, dated
September 12, 2003, (the "License Agreement") with New York University ("NYU")
that was further amended on November 11, 2003. The License Agreement is our sole
material asset. Under the terms of the License Agreement, NYU granted to us a
license to certain pre-existing inventions and certain intellectual property to
be generated by a designated research project being conducted at NYU relating to
DNA nanotechnology. Pursuant to the License Agreement, we are required to pay to
NYU an annual licensing fee. At the date hereof, we are in default of our
payment obligations under the License Agreement in the amount of $347,500 and
have received notice from NYU that NYU intends to terminate the License
Agreement. Further, we are required to reimburse NYU additional amounts for
patent fees and other expenses. As of September 30, 2007 we have a payable due
NYU of $433,615.
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Accordingly, we have determined on December 1, 2006 to cease operations
immediately and, at the request of such creditor appointed a director designated
by such creditor to our Board of Directors. Immediately following such
appointment, our existing directors resigned effective immediately and
terminated their association with us. Accordingly, such creditor may be deemed
to control us at the date of the filing of this Report.
SHELL COMPANY STATUS
As a result of our cessation of operations and the termination of the License
Agreement, we became a "blank check" or "shell company" whose sole purpose at
this time is to locate and consummate a merger or acquisition with a private
entity. Many states have enacted statutes, rules and regulations limiting the
sale of securities of "blank check" companies in their respective jurisdictions.
Management does not believe it will undertake any efforts to cause a market to
develop in our securities until such time as we have successfully implemented
our business plan described herein. However, if we intend to facilitate the
eventual creation of a public trading market in our outstanding securities, we
must consider that our securities, when available for trading, will be subject
to a Securities and Exchange Commission rule that imposes special sales practice
requirements upon broker-dealers who sell such securities to persons other than
established customers or accredited investors. For purposes of the rule, the
phrase "accredited investors" means, in general terms, institutions with assets
in excess of $5,000,000, or individuals having a net worth in excess of
$1,000,000 or having an annual income that exceeds $200,000 (or that, when
combined with a spouse's income, exceeds $300,000). For transactions covered by
the rule, the broker-dealer must make a special suitability determination for
the purchaser and receive the purchaser's written agreement to the transaction
prior to the sale. Consequently, the rule may affect the ability of broker-
dealers to sell our securities and also may affect the ability of holders of our
securities to sell their securities in any market that might develop therefore.
In addition, the Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted a number of
rules to regulate "penny stocks." Because our securities are "penny stocks"
within the meaning of the rules, the rules would apply to us and to our
securities. See "Risk Factors - Our Common Stock is penny stock." The rules may
further affect the ability of owners of the Common Stock to sell our securities
in any market that might develop for them.
Our business plan is to seek, investigate, and, if warranted, acquire one or
more properties or businesses, and to pursue other related activities intended
to enhance shareholder value. The acquisition of a business opportunity may be
made by purchase, merger, exchange of stock, or otherwise, and may encompass
assets or a business entity, such as a corporation, joint venture, or
partnership. We have very limited capital, and it is unlikely that we will be
able to take advantage of more than one such business opportunity. At the
present time, we have not identified any business opportunity that it plans to
pursue, nor have we reached any agreement or definitive understanding with any
person concerning an acquisition.
It is anticipated that our officers and directors may contact broker-dealers and
other persons with whom they are acquainted who are involved in corporate
finance matters to advise them of our existence and status and to determine if
any companies or businesses they represent have an interest in considering a
merger or acquisition with us. We can provide no assurance that we will be
successful in finding or acquiring a desirable business opportunity, given the
limited funds that are expected to be available to us for acquisitions, or that
any acquisition that occurs will be on terms that are favorable to us or our
stockholders.
We anticipate that the business opportunities presented to us will (i) be
recently organized with no operating history, or a history of losses
attributable to under-capitalization or other factors; (ii) be experiencing
financial or operating difficulties; (iii) be in need of funds to develop a new
product or service or to expand into a new market; (iv) be relying upon an
untested product or marketing concept; or (v) have a combination of the
characteristics mentioned in (i) through (iv). We intend to concentrate our
acquisition efforts on properties or businesses that we believe to be
undervalued. Given the above factors, investors should expect that any
acquisition candidate may have a history of losses or low profitability.
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We do not propose to restrict our search for investment opportunities to any
particular geographical area or industry, and may, therefore, engage in
essentially any business, to the extent of our limited resources. This includes
industries such as service, finance, natural resources, manufacturing, high
technology, product development, medical, communications, construction, real
estate development, and others.
As a consequence of the registration of its securities, any entity which has an
interest in being acquired by, or merging into us, is expected to be an entity
that desires to become a public company and establish a public trading market
for its securities. In connection with such a merger or acquisition, it is
highly likely that an amount of stock constituting control of us would be issued
by us or purchased from our current principal shareholders by the acquiring
entity or its affiliates.
In our judgment, none of our officers and directors would thereby become an
"underwriter" within the meaning of the Section 2(11) of the Securities Act of
1933, as amended. The sale of a controlling interest by certain of our principal
shareholders could occur at a time when our other shareholders remain subject to
restrictions on the transfer of their shares.
Depending upon the nature of the transaction, our current officers and directors
may resign their management positions with us in connection with our acquisition
of a business opportunity. In the event of such a resignation, our current
management would not have any control over the conduct of our business following
our combination with a business opportunity.
It is anticipated that business opportunities will come to our attention from
various sources, including our officers and directors, our other stockholders,
professional advisors such as attorneys and accountants, securities
broker-dealers, venture capitalists, members of the financial community, and
others who may present unsolicited proposals. We have no plans, understandings,
agreements, or commitments with any individual for such person to act as a
finder of opportunities for us.
While we will evaluate other business opportunities with which our officers and
directors are currently affiliated, we do not foresee that we would enter into a
merger or acquisition transaction with any business with which our officers or
directors are currently affiliated. Should we determine in the future, contrary
to the foregoing expectations, that a transaction with an affiliate would be in
the best interests of us and its stockholders, we are in general permitted by
Nevada law to enter into such a transaction if:
1. The material facts as to the relationship or interest of the affiliate and as
to the contract or transaction are disclosed or are known to the Board of
Directors, and the Board in good faith authorizes the contract or transaction by
the affirmative vote of a majority of the disinterested directors, even though
the disinterested directors constitute less than a quorum; or
2. The material facts as to the relationship or interest of the affiliate and as
to the contract or transaction are disclosed or are known to our stockholders
entitled to vote thereon, and the contract or transaction is specifically
approved in good faith by vote of the stockholders; or
3. The contract or transaction is fair as to us as of the time it is authorized,
approved or ratified, by the Board of Directors or the stockholders.
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INVESTIGATION AND SELECTION OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
To a large extent, a decision to participate in a specific business opportunity
may be made upon management's analysis of the quality of the other company's
management and personnel, the anticipated acceptability of new products or
marketing concepts, the merit of technological changes, the perceived benefit
the company will derive from becoming a publicly held entity, and numerous other
factors which are difficult, if not impossible, to analyze through the
application of any objective criteria. In many instances, it is anticipated that
the historical operations of a specific business opportunity may not necessarily
be indicative of the potential for the future because of the possible need to
shift marketing approaches substantially, expand significantly, change product
emphasis, change or substantially augment management, or make other changes. We
anticipate that we will be dependent upon the owners of a business opportunity
to identify any such problems which may exist and to implement, or be primarily
responsible for the implementation of, required changes.
Because we may participate in a business opportunity with a newly organized firm
or with a firm which is entering a new phase of growth, we emphasize that we
will incur further risks, because management in many instances will not have
proved its abilities or effectiveness, the eventual market for such company's
products or services will likely not be established, and such company may not be
profitable when acquired.
We anticipate that we will not be able to diversify, but will essentially be
limited to one such venture because of our limited financing. This lack of
diversification will not permit us to offset potential losses from one business
opportunity against profits from another, and should be considered an adverse
factor affecting any decision to purchase our securities.
We emphasize that our management may effect transactions having a potentially
adverse impact upon our shareholders pursuant to the authority and discretion of
our management to complete acquisitions without submitting any proposal to the
stockholders for their consideration. Holders of our securities should not
anticipate that we necessarily will furnish such holders, prior to any merger or
acquisition, with financial statements, or any other documentation, concerning a
target company or its business. In some instances, however, the proposed
participation in a business opportunity may be submitted to the stockholders for
their consideration, either voluntarily by such directors to seek the
stockholders' advice and consent or because state law so requires.
Since our management has no current plans to use any outside consultants or
advisors to assist in the investigation and selection of business opportunities,
no policies have been adopted regarding use of such consultants or advisors, the
criteria to be used in selecting such consultants or advisors, the services to
be provided, the term of service, or regarding the total amount of fees that may
be paid. We anticipate that we will consider, among other things, the following
factors:
1. Potential for growth and profitability, indicated by new technology,
anticipated market expansion, or new products;
2. Our perception of how any particular business opportunity will be received by
the investment community and by our stockholders;
3. Whether, following the business combination, the financial condition of the
business opportunity would be, or would have a significant prospect in the
foreseeable future of becoming sufficient to enable our securities to qualify
for listing on an exchange or on a national automated securities quotation
system, such as NASDAQ, so as to permit the trading of such securities to be
exempt from the requirements of Rule 15c2-6.
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4. Capital requirements and anticipated availability of required funds, to be
provided by us or from operations, through the sale of additional securities,
through joint ventures or similar arrangements, or from other sources;
5. The extent to which the business opportunity can be advanced;
6. Competitive position as compared to other companies of similar size and
experience within the industry segment as well as within the industry as a
whole;
7. Strength and diversity of existing management, or management prospects that
are scheduled for recruitment;
8. The cost of participation by us as compared to the perceived tangible and
intangible values and potential; and
9. The accessibility of required management expertise, personnel, raw materials,
services, professional assistance, and other required items.
No one of the factors described above will be determinative in the selection of
a business opportunity, and management will attempt to analyze all factors
appropriate to each opportunity and make a determination based upon reasonable
investigative measures and available data. Potentially available business
opportunities may occur in many different industries and at various stages of
development, all of which will make the task of comparative investigation and
analysis of such business opportunities extremely difficult and complex.
Potential investors must recognize that, because of our limited capital
available for investigation and management's limited experience in business
analysis, we may not discover or adequately evaluate adverse facts about the
opportunity to be acquired.
As part of our investigation, our executive officers and directors may meet
personally with management and key personnel, may visit and inspect material
facilities, obtain independent analysis or verification of certain information
provided, check references of management and key personnel, and take other
reasonable investigative measures, to the extent of our limited financial
resources and management expertise.
Our management believes that various types of potential merger or acquisition
candidates might find a business combination with us to be attractive. These
include acquisition candidates desiring to create a public market for their
shares in order to enhance liquidity for current shareholders, acquisition
candidates which have long-term plans for raising capital through the public
sale of securities and believe that the possible prior existence of a public
market for their securities would be beneficial, and acquisition candidates
which plan to acquire additional assets through issuance of securities rather
than for cash, and believe that the possibility of development of a public
market for their securities will be of assistance in that process. Acquisition
candidates who have a need for an immediate cash infusion are not likely to find
a potential business combination with us to be an attractive alternative.
FORM OF ACQUISITION
We cannot currently predict the manner in which we may participate in a business
opportunity. Specific business opportunities will be reviewed as well as the
respective needs and desires of us and the promoters of the opportunity and,
upon the basis of that review and the relative negotiating strength of us and
such promoters, the legal structure or method deemed by management to be
suitable will be selected. Such structure may include, but is not limited to
leases, purchase and sale agreements, licenses, joint ventures and other
contractual arrangements. We may act directly or indirectly through an interest
in a partnership, corporation or other form of organization. Implementing such
structure may require our merger, consolidation or reorganization with other
corporations or forms of business organization, and although it is likely, there
is no assurance that we would be the surviving entity. In addition, our present
management and stockholders most likely will not have control of a majority of
our voting shares following a reorganization transaction. As part of such a
transaction, our existing directors may resign and new directors may be
appointed without any vote by stockholders.
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Management may actively negotiate or otherwise consent to the purchase of any
portion of their common shares as a condition to or in connection with a
proposed merger or acquisition transaction. We emphasize that our management may
effect transactions having a potentially adverse impact upon our shareholders
pursuant to the authority and discretion of our management to complete
acquisitions without submitting any proposal to the stockholders for their
consideration. Holders of our securities should not anticipate that we
necessarily will furnish our holders, prior to any merger or acquisition, with
financial statements, or any other documentation, concerning a target company or
its business. In some instances, however, the proposed participation in a
business opportunity may be submitted to the stockholders for their
consideration, either voluntarily by such directors to seek the stockholders'
advice and consent or because state law so requires.
We believe that it is likely that we will acquire our participation in a
business opportunity through the issuance of our common stock or our other
securities. Although we cannot currently predict the terms of any such
transaction, we note that in certain circumstances the criteria for determining
whether or not an acquisition is a so-called "tax free" reorganization under the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, depends upon the issuance to the stockholders of
the acquired company of a controlling interest (i.e. 80% or more) of the common
stock of the combined entities immediately following the reorganization. If a
transaction were structured to take advantage of these provisions rather than
other "tax free" provisions provided under the Internal Revenue Code, our
current stockholders would retain in the aggregate 20% or less of the total
issued and outstanding shares. This could result in substantial additional
dilution in the equity of those who were our stockholders prior to such
reorganization. Any such issuance of additional shares might also be done
simultaneously with a sale or transfer of shares representing a controlling
interest in us by the current officers, directors and principal shareholders.
We anticipate that any new securities that we issue in any reorganization would
be issued in reliance upon exemptions, if any are available, from registration
under applicable federal and state securities laws. In some circumstances,
however, as a negotiated element of the transaction, we may agree to register
such securities either at the time the transaction is consummated, or under
certain conditions or at specified times thereafter. The issuance of substantial
additional securities and their potential sale into any trading market that
might develop in our securities may have a depressive effect upon such market.
We will participate in a business opportunity only after the negotiation and
execution of a written agreement. Although the terms of such agreement cannot be
predicted, generally such an agreement would require specific representations
and warranties by all of the parties thereto, specify certain events of default,
detail the terms of closing and the conditions which must be satisfied by each
of the parties thereto prior to such closing, outline the manner of bearing
costs if the transaction is not closed, set forth remedies upon default, and
include miscellaneous other terms.
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As a general matter, we anticipate that we, and/or our officers and principal
shareholders will enter into a letter of intent with the management, principals
or owners of a prospective business opportunity prior to signing a binding
agreement. Such a letter of intent will set forth the terms of the proposed
acquisition but will not bind any of the parties to consummate the transaction.
Execution of a letter of intent will by no means indicate that consummation of
an acquisition is probable. Neither we nor any of the other parties to the
letter of intent will be bound to consummate the acquisition unless and until a
definitive agreement concerning the acquisition as described in the preceding
paragraph is executed. Even after a definitive agreement is executed, it is
possible that the acquisition would not be consummated should any party elect to
exercise any right provided in the agreement to terminate it on specified
grounds.
We anticipate that the investigation of specific business opportunities and the
negotiation, drafting and execution of relevant agreements, disclosure documents
and other instruments will require substantial management time and attention and
substantial costs for accountants, attorneys and others. If a decision is made
not to participate in a specific business opportunity, the costs theretofore
incurred in the related investigation would not be recoverable. Moreover,
because many providers of goods and services require compensation at the time or
soon after the goods and services are provided, our inability to pay until an
indeterminate future time may make it impossible to procure goods and services.
INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT AND OTHER REGULATION
We may participate in a business opportunity by purchasing, trading or selling
the securities of such business. We do not, however, intend to engage primarily
in such activities. Specifically, we intend to conduct our activities so as to
avoid being classified as an "investment company" under the Investment Company
Act of 1940 (the "Investment Act"), and therefore to avoid application of the
costly and restrictive registration and other provisions of the Investment Act,
and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
Section 3(a) of the Investment Act contains the definition of an "investment
company," and it excludes any entity that does not engage primarily in the
business of investing, reinvesting or trading in securities, or that does not
engage in the business of investing, owning, holding or trading "investment
securities" (defined as "all securities other than government securities or
securities of majority-owned subsidiaries") the value of which exceeds 40% of
the value of its total assets (excluding government securities, cash or cash
items). We intend to implement our business plan in a manner which will result
in the availability of this exception from the definition of "investment
company." Consequently, our participation in a business or opportunity through
the purchase and sale of investment securities will be limited.
Our plan of business may involve changes in our capital structure, management,
control and business, especially if we consummate a reorganization as discussed
above. Each of these areas is regulated by the Investment Act, in order to
protect purchasers of investment company securities. Since we will not register
as an investment company, stockholders will not be afforded these protections.
Any securities which we might acquire in exchange for our common stock will be
"restricted securities" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended (the "Act"). If we elect to resell such securities, such sale cannot
proceed unless a registration statement has been declared effective by the
Securities and Exchange Commission or an exemption from registration is
available. Section 4(1) of the Act, which exempts sales of securities not
involving a distribution, would in all likelihood be available to permit a
private sale. Although the plan of operation does not contemplate resale of
securities acquired, if such a sale were to be necessary, we would be required
to comply with the provisions of the Act to effect such resale.
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An acquisition made by us may be in an industry which is regulated or licensed
by federal, state or local authorities. Compliance with such regulations can be
expected to be a time-consuming and expensive process.
COMPETITION
We expect to encounter substantial competition in our efforts to locate
attractive opportunities, primarily from business development companies, venture
capital partnerships and corporations, venture capital affiliates of large
industrial and financial companies, small investment companies, and wealthy
individuals. Many of these entities will have significantly greater experience,
resources and managerial capabilities than we have and will therefore be in a
better position than we are to obtain access to attractive business
opportunities. We also will experience competition from other public "blind
pool" companies, many of which may have more funds available than we do.
EMPLOYEES
We currently have 1 employee, our Chief Executive Officer, John T. Ruddy. Our
management expects to use consultants, attorneys and accountants as necessary,
and does not anticipate a need to engage any other full-time employees so long
as it is seeking and evaluating business opportunities. The need for further
employees and their availability will be addressed in connection with the
decision whether or not to acquire or participate in specific business
opportunities.
RISK FACTORS
AN INVESTMENT IN OUR SECURITIES IS HIGHLY SPECULATIVE AND SUBJECT TO NUMEROUS
AND SUBSTANTIAL RISKS. THESE RISKS INCLUDE THOSE SET FORTH BELOW AND ELSEWHERE
IN THIS ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-KSB. READERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REVIEW THESE
RISKS CAREFULLY BEFORE MAKING ANY INVESTMENT DECISION.
OUR FINANCIAL STATEMENT INCLUDE SUBSTANTIAL NON-OPERATING GAINS OR LOSSES
RESULTING FROM REQUIRED QUARTERLY REVALUATION UNDER GAAP OF OUR OUTSTANDING
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS.
GAAP requires that we report the value of certain derivative instruments we have
issued as current liabilities on our balance sheet and report changes in the
value of these derivatives as non-operating gains or losses on our statement of
operations. The value of the derivatives is required to be recalculated (and
resulting non-operating gains or losses reflected in our statement of operations
and resulting adjustments to the associated liability amounts reflected on our
balance sheet) on a quarterly basis, and is based on the market value of our
common stock. Due to the nature of the required calculations and the larger
number of shares of our common stock involved in such calculations, changes in
our common stock price may result in significant changes in the value of the
derivatives and resulting gains and losses on our statement of operations.
WE MAY NOT CONTINUE AS A GOING CONCERN.
Our financial statements were prepared on the assumption that we will continue
as a going concern, and the independent accountants have expressed doubt as to
that assumption. If sufficient capital is not available, we would likely be
required to discontinue our operations. We have recurring net losses of
approximately $813,000 and $1,880,000 in 2007 and 2006 respectively and an
accumulated deficit of approximately $5,142,000 as of September 30, 2007. We are
trying to raise additional capital through sales of our common stock as well as
financing from third parties. However if we are unable to raise additional
capital or financing we may not continue as a going concern.
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THERE MAY BE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST BETWEEN OUR MANAGEMENT AND OUR NON-MANAGEMENT
STOCKHOLDERS.
Conflicts of interest create the risk that management may have an incentive to
act adversely to the interests of other investors. A conflict of interest may
arise between our management's personal pecuniary interest and its fiduciary
duty to our stockholders. Further, our management's own pecuniary interest may
at some point compromise its fiduciary duty to our stockholders. In addition,
our officers and directors are currently involved with other blank check
companies and conflicts in the pursuit of business combinations with such other
blank check companies with which they and other members of our management are,
and may in the future be, affiliated with may arise. If we and the other blank
check companies that our officers and directors are affiliated with desire to
take advantage of the same opportunity, then those officers and directors that
are affiliated with both companies would abstain from voting upon the
opportunity. In the event of identical officers and directors, the officers and
directors will arbitrarily determine the company that will be entitled to
proceed with the proposed transaction.
THERE IS COMPETITION FOR THOSE PRIVATE COMPANIES SUITABLE FOR A MERGER
TRANSACTION OF THE TYPE CONTEMPLATED BY MANAGEMENT.
We are in a highly competitive market for a small number of business
opportunities which could reduce the likelihood of consummating a successful
business combination. We are and will continue to be an insignificant
participant in the business of seeking mergers with, joint ventures with and
acquisitions of small private and public entities. A large number of established
and well-financed entities, including small public companies and venture capital
firms, are active in mergers and acquisitions of companies that may be desirable
target candidates for us. Nearly all these entities have significantly greater
financial resources, technical expertise and managerial capabilities than we do;
consequently, we will be at a competitive disadvantage in identifying possible
business opportunities and successfully completing a business combination. These
competitive factors may reduce the likelihood of our identifying and
consummating a successful business combination.
FUTURE SUCCESS IS HIGHLY DEPENDENT ON THE ABILITY OF MANAGEMENT TO LOCATE AND
ATTRACT A SUITABLE ACQUISITION.
The nature of our operations is highly speculative and there is a consequent
risk of loss of your investment. The success of our plan of operation will
depend to a great extent on the operations, financial condition and management
of the identified business opportunity. While management intends to seek
business combination(s) with entities having established operating histories, we
cannot assure you that we will be successful in locating candidates meeting that
criterion. In the event we complete a business combination, the success of our
operations may be dependent upon management of the successor firm or venture
partner firm and numerous other factors beyond our control.
WE HAVE NO EXISTING AGREEMENT FOR A BUSINESS COMBINATION OR OTHER TRANSACTION.
We have no arrangement, agreement or understanding with respect to engaging in a
merger with, joint venture with or acquisition of, a private or public entity.
No assurances can be given that we will successfully identify and evaluate
suitable business opportunities or that we will conclude a business combination.
Management has not identified any particular industry or specific business
within an industry for evaluation. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to
negotiate a business combination on favorable terms, and there is consequently a
risk that funds allocated to the purchase of our shares will not be invested in
a company with active business operations.
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THE TIME AND COST OF PREPARING A PRIVATE COMPANY TO BECOME A PUBLIC REPORTING
COMPANY MAY PRECLUDE US FROM ENTERING INTO A MERGER OR ACQUISITION WITH THE MOST
ATTRACTIVE PRIVATE COMPANIES.
Target companies that fail to comply with SEC reporting requirements may delay
or preclude acquisition. Sections 13 and 15(d) of the Exchange Act require
reporting companies to provide certain information about significant
acquisitions, including certified financial statements for the company acquired,
covering one, two, or three years, depending on the relative size of the
acquisition. The time and additional costs that may be incurred by some target
entities to prepare these statements may significantly delay or essentially
preclude consummation of an acquisition. Otherwise suitable acquisition
prospects that do not have or are unable to obtain the required audited
statements may be inappropriate for acquisition so long as the reporting
requirements of the Exchange Act are applicable.
WE MAY BE SUBJECT TO FURTHER GOVERNMENT REGULATION WHICH WOULD ADVERSELY AFFECT
OUR OPERATIONS.
Although we will be subject to the reporting requirements under the Exchange
Act, management believes we will not be subject to regulation under the
Investment Act, since we will not be engaged in the business of investing or
trading in securities. If we engage in business combinations which result in our
holding passive investment interests in a number of entities, we could be
subject to regulation under the Investment Act. If so, we would be required to
register as an investment company and could be expected to incur significant
registration and compliance costs. We have obtained no formal determination from
the SEC as to our status under the Investment Act and, consequently, violation
of the Investment Act could subject us to material adverse consequences.
ANY POTENTIAL ACQUISITION OR MERGER WITH A FOREIGN COMPANY MAY SUBJECT US TO
ADDITIONAL RISKS.
If we enter into a business combination with a foreign concern, we will be
subject to risks inherent in business operations outside of the United States.
These risks include, for example, currency fluctuations, regulatory problems,
punitive tariffs, unstable local tax policies, trade embargoes, risks related to
shipment of raw materials and finished goods across national borders and
cultural and language differences. Foreign economies may differ favorably or
unfavorably from the United States economy in growth of gross national product,
rate of inflation, market development, rate of savings, and capital investment,
resource self-sufficiency and balance of payments positions, and in other
respects.
OUR BUSINESS WILL HAVE NO REVENUE UNLESS AND UNTIL WE MERGE WITH OR ACQUIRE AN
OPERATING BUSINESS.
We are a development stage company and have had no revenue from operations. We
may not realize any revenue unless and until we successfully merge with or
acquire an operating business.
WE INTEND TO ISSUE MORE SHARES IN A MERGER OR ACQUISITION, WHICH WILL RESULT IN
SUBSTANTIAL DILUTION.
As of September 30, 2007, our Certificate of Incorporation authorized the
issuance of a maximum of 100,000,000 shares of common stock. Any merger or
acquisition effected by us may result in substantial dilution in the percentage
of our common stock held by our then existing stockholders. Moreover, the common
stock issued in any such merger or acquisition transaction may be valued on an
arbitrary or non-arm's-length basis by our management, resulting in an
additional reduction in the percentage of common stock held by our then existing
stockholders.
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To the extent that additional shares of common stock or preferred stock are
issued in connection with a business combination or otherwise, dilution to the
interests of our stockholders will occur and the rights of the holders of common
stock might be materially adversely affected.
WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY A BUSINESS TO MERGE WITH OR ACQUIRE.
There is assurance that market demand exists for a merger or acquisition as
contemplated by us. Our management has not identified any specific business
combination or other transactions for formal evaluation by us, such that it may
be expected that any such target business or transaction will present such a
level of risk that conventional private or public offerings of securities or
conventional bank financing will not be available. There is no assurance that we
will be able to acquire a business opportunity on terms favorable to us.
Decisions as to which business opportunity to participate in will be
unilaterally made by our management, which may act without the consent, vote or
approval of our stockholders.
BECAUSE WE MAY SEEK TO COMPLETE A BUSINESS COMBINATION THROUGH A "REVERSE
MERGER", FOLLOWING SUCH A TRANSACTION WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ATTRACT THE
ATTENTION OF MAJOR BROKERAGE FIRMS.
Additional risks may exist since we will assist a privately held business to
become public through a "reverse merger." Securities analysts of major brokerage
firms may not provide coverage of us since there is no incentive to brokerage
firms to recommend the purchase of our common stock. No assurance can be given
that brokerage firms will want to conduct any secondary offerings on behalf of
our post-merger company in the future.
OUR COMMON STOCK IS CONSIDERED TO BE "PENNY STOCK".
Our common stock is deemed to be "penny stock" as that term is defined in Rule
3a51-1, promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
(the "Exchange Act"). Penny stocks are stocks:
o with a price of less than $5.00 per share;
o that are not traded on a "recognized" national exchange;
o whose prices are not quoted on the NASDAQ automated quotation system; or
o of issuers with net tangible assets less than $2,000,000 (if the issuer has
been in continuous operation for at least three years) or $5,000,000 (if in
continuous operation for less than three years), or with average revenue of less
than $6,000,000 for the last three years.
Section 15(g) of the Exchange Act and Rule 15g-2 promulgated thereunder require
broker-dealers dealing in penny stocks to provide potential investors with a
document disclosing the risks of penny stocks and to obtain a manually signed
and dated written receipt of the document before effecting any transaction in a
"penny stock" for the investor's account. We urge potential investors to obtain
and read this disclosure carefully before purchasing any shares that are deemed
to be "penny stock."
Rule 15g-9 promulgated under the Exchange Act requires broker-dealers in penny
stocks to approve the account of any investor for transactions in such stocks
before selling any "penny stock" to that investor. This procedure requires the
broker-dealer to:
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o obtain from the investor information about his or her financial situation,
investment experience and investment objectives;
o reasonably determine, based on that information, that transactions in
penny stocks are suitable for the investor and that the investor has
enough knowledge and experience to be able to evaluate the risks of "penny
stock" transactions;
o provide the investor with a written statement setting forth the basis on
which the broker-dealer made his or her determination; and
o receive a signed and dated copy of the statement from the investor,
confirming that it accurately reflects the investor's financial situation,
investment experience and investment objectives.
Compliance with these requirements may make it harder for investors in our
common stock to resell their shares to third parties. Accordingly, our common
stock should only be purchased by investors, who understand that such investment
is a long-term and illiquid investment, and are capable of and prepared to bear
the risk of holding the common stock for an indefinite period of time.
A LIMITED PUBLIC TRADING MARKET MAY CAUSE VOLATILITY IN THE PRICE OF OUR COMMON
STOCK.
Our common stock is currently quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board. The quotation of
our common stock on the OTC Bulletin Board does not assure that a meaningful,
consistent and liquid trading market currently exists, and in recent years such
market has experience extreme price and volume fluctuations that have
particularly affected the market prices of many smaller companies like us. Our
common stock is thus subject to this volatility. Sales of substantial amounts of
common stock, or the perception that such sales might occur, could adversely
affect prevailing market prices of our common stock and our stock price may
decline substantially in a short time and our shareholders could suffer losses
or be unable to liquidate their holdings.
WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE SECONDARY TRADING OF OUR STOCK IN CERTAIN STATES
BECAUSE OUR COMMON STOCK IS NOT NATIONALLY TRADED.
Because our common stock is not approved for trading on the Nasdaq National
Market or listed for trading on a national securities exchange, our common stock
is subject to the securities laws of the various states and jurisdictions of the
United States in addition to federal securities law. This regulation covers any
primary offering we might attempt and all secondary trading by our stockholders.
While we intend to take appropriate steps to register our common stock or
qualify for exemptions for our common stock, in all of the states and
jurisdictions of the United States, if we fail to do so the investors in those
jurisdictions where we have not taken such steps may not be allowed to purchase
our stock or those who presently hold our stock may not be able to resell their
shares without substantial effort and expense. These restrictions and potential
costs could be significant burdens on our stockholders.
IT IS UNCERTAIN WHETHER WE WILL EVER PAY DIVIDENDS OR EVER PROVIDE AN
OPPORTUNITY FOR ANY RETURN ON INVESTMENT. OUR SECURITIES SHOULD NOT BE PURCHASED
BY PERSONS WHO CANNOT AFFORD THE LOSS OF THEIR ENTIRE INVESTMENT.
It is uncertain whether we will ever pay dividends on our common stock. Our
securities should not be purchased by persons who can not afford the loss of
their entire investment.
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HISTORY
Nanoscience Technologies, Inc. ("NTI") was incorporated in Idaho on September
14, 1987. In July 2001, we formed a new Nevada corporation for the purpose of
changing our corporate domicile from Idaho to Nevada. On November 8, 2001, we
implemented the change of domicile to Nevada by filing Articles of Merger
between the Idaho and Nevada corporations. Also in November 2001, we changed our
authorized capitalization to 100,000,000 shares of Common Stock, par value $.001
per share. On November 16, 2001, we affected a forward split of our outstanding
shares of common stock on a 12.5 shares for 1 share basis. In May 2002, we
changed our corporate name from Eagles Nest Mining Company to Nanoscience
Technologies, Inc.
BUSINESS PRIOR TO CESSATION OF OPERATIONS
We have a limited operating history and no representation is made, nor is any
intended, that we will be able to carry on our future business activities
successfully. As a result of the License Agreement with NYU, we were engaged in
the development and commercialization of the inventions and intellectual
property to be generated by the research project being conducted at NYU relating
to DNA Nanotechnology. Structural DNA Nanotechnology seeks to exploit the
architectural properties of DNA with the ultimate goal of organizing matter in
three dimensions. Pharmaceutical development, nano-electronics and the creation
of new materials are among the potential applications of this research.
BACKGROUND OF TECHNOLOGY
We were originally formed to commercialize significant nanotechnology research
and intellectual property developed at New York University (NYU). The technology
and its related intellectual property are the result of twenty-three years of
research at NYU by Dr. Nadrian C. Seeman, Ph.D. and his research group. Dr.
Seeman is an internationally recognized scientist and a pioneer in developments
pertaining to DNA nanotechnology. In September 2003, NTI executed an exclusive
worldwide Research and License Agreement with NYU for all of Dr. Seeman's past,
current and future developments pertaining to nanotechnology.
Nanotechnology is the "cutting edge" of science and technology on our planet. It
is technology at the molecular level. The nano scale is measured in billionths
of a meter, one nanometer being one-billionth of a meter. To provide a reference
for the size of a nanometer, the average human hair measures between 50,000 to
75,000 nanometers in diameter, and there are approximately 24,500,000 nanometers
in an inch.
Nanotechnology will allow the ability to construct precise molecular formations
by combining individual molecules with other molecules to make larger and more
defined constructs. Applications for nanotechnology are vast and include huge
areas of opportunity in chemicals, physics, engineered materials, life sciences
and a long list of other applications. It is an enabling technology expected to
create in excess of one million jobs and contribute billions of dollars to the
U.S. Economy over the next decade.
The U.S. National Science Foundation estimates the global market opportunity for
nanotechnology products and service-related industries will be $25 billion
annually by 2007 and $1 trillion annually by 2015.
We believed that the commercial applications that will result from the research
and development programs at NYU are scientifically significant, highly extensive
and novel. In addition, the technology is well patented.
We had identified a two-phase research and development plan which is based on
the research conducted/accomplished to date and planned future research and the
need to meet long-term business objectives that will result in viable commercial
product opportunities.
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Prior to our cessation of operations, our commercialization strategy was as
follows:
o Enter into research collaboration relationships early in the research and
development process with market leaders in each industry sector that NTI
plans to pursue;
o Establish relationships with targeted companies that will result in
exclusive, or in certain instances, non-exclusive licenses for a DEFINED
field of use; and
o Focus on collaboration partners/licensees that have a substantial
manufacturing and marketing capability which may result in a more defined
product development effort and a shorter time to commercialization.
The intellectual property portfolio contained five issued patents and five
patent applications.
POTENTIAL COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS
Nanotechnology is in its commercial infancy; however, there is already a
substantial market in place for nanotechnology products. The earliest
application of nanoscale materials occurred in systems where nanoscale powders
and particles could be used in their free form, without consolidation or
blending. For example, nanoscale titanium dioxide and zinc oxide powders are now
commonly used by cosmetics manufacturers for facial base creams and sunscreen
lotions. Nanoscale iron oxide powder is now being used as a base material for
rouge and lipstick. Paints with reflective properties are also being
manufactured using nanoscale titanium dioxide particles.
Nanotechnology is also being used in various technology and defense
applications. Nano-structured cemented carbide coatings are used on some U.S.
Navy ships for their increased durability. Nano-structured materials are in wide
use in information technology, integrated into complex products such as the hard
disk drives that store information and the silicon integrated circuit chips that
process information in every Internet server and personal computer. In 2003 IBM
announced the introduction of an atomically thin layer of ruthenium to
substantially increase the information storage density of its products. Greater
storage density translates directly to less expensive storage cost.
In biomedical areas, structures called liposomes have been synthesized for
improved delivery of therapeutic agents. Liposomes are lipid spheres about 100
nanometers in diameter. They have been used to encapsulate anti-cancer drugs for
the treatment of Kaposi's Sarcoma. Several companies are presently using
magnetic nanoparticles in the analyses of blood, urine, and other body fluids to
speed up separation and improve selectivity. Other companies have developed
derivatized fluorescent nanospheres and nanoparticles that form the basis for
new detection technologies. These reagent nanoparticles are used in new devices
and systems for infectious and genetic disease analysis and for drug discovery.
Many uses of nanoscale particles have appeared in specialty markets, such as
defense applications, and markets for scientific and technical equipment.
Producers of optical materials and electronics substrates such as silicon and
gallium arsenide have embraced the use of nanosize particles for chemomechanical
polishing of these substrates. Nanosize particles of silicon carbide, diamond
and boron carbide are used as "lapping compounds" to reduce the waviness of
finished surfaces from corner to corner and produce surface finishes to one and
two nanometer smoothness. The ability to produce high-quality components is
significant as electric devices shrink and optical communications systems become
a larger part of the nation's communications network.
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OTHER APPLICATIONS
As nanoscale science and technology continue to grow, it is certain that many
new materials, properties and applications will be discovered. Research in areas
related to nanofabrication is needed to develop new and advanced manufacturing
techniques. These new techniques would allow the fabrication of highly
integrated two- and three-dimensional devices and structures to form diverse
molecular and nanoscale components. They would allow many of the new and
promising nanostructures, such as carbon nanotubes, organic molecular electronic
components, and quantum dots, to be rapidly assembled into more complex
circuitry to form useful logic and memory devices. Such new devices would have
computational performance characteristics and data storage capacities many
orders of magnitude higher than present devices, and would come in even smaller
packages.
Nanomaterials and their performance properties will also continue to improve.
Thus, even better and cheaper nanopowders, nanoparticles, and nanocomposites
will be available for more widespread applications. Another important
application for future nanomaterials will be highly selective and efficient
catalysts for chemical and energy conversion processes. This will be important
economically not only for energy and chemical production, but also for
conservation and environmental applications. Thus, nanomaterial-based catalysis
may play an important role in photoconversion devices, fuel cell devices,
bioconversion (energy) and bioprocessing (food and agriculture) systems, and
waste and pollution control systems.
Nanoscale science and technology could have a continuing impact on biomedical
areas such as therapeutics, diagnostic devices, and biocompatible materials for
implants and prostheses. There will continue to be opportunities for the use of
nanomaterials in drug delivery systems. Combining new nanosensors with
nanoelectronic components could lead to a further reduction in size and improved
performance for many diagnostic devices and systems. Ultimately, it may be
possible to make implantable in vivo diagnostic and monitoring devices that
approach the size of cells. New biocompatible nanomaterials and nanomechanical
components could lead to the creation of new materials and components for
implants, artificial organs, and greatly improved mechanical, visual, auditory,
and other prosthetic devices.
Exciting predictions aside, these advances will not be realized without
considerable research and development. For example, the present state of
nanodevices and nanotechnology resembles that of semiconductor and electronics
technology in 1947, when the first point contact transistor was realized,
ushering in the INFORMATION AGE, which blossomed in the 1990s. The full power of
the transistor was not fully evident until the invention of the integrated
circuit with reliable processing techniques that produce numerous uniform
devices and connect them across a large wafer, wafer-scale packaging and
interconnection techniques for large-scale integrated circuits. Similarly, it
will require an era of advances in the development of processes to integrate
nanoscale components into devices, both with other nanoscale components and with
microscale and larger components, accompanied by the ability to do so reliably
and cost-effectively.
Since nanoscale technology spans a much broader range of scientific disciplines
and potential applications than does solid state electronics, its societal
impact may be many times greater than that of the Microelectronics and Computing
Revolution. Nanotechnology is definitely a "disruptive technology", that is, a
technology that will have a widespread effect and change many societal norms. It
will eventually precipitate massive shifts in industries and their importance to
the world economy.
At the date hereof, we are in default of our payment obligations under the
License Agreement in the amount of $347,500 and have received notice from NYU
that NYU intends to terminate the License Agreement. Further, we are required to
reimburse NYU additional amounts for patent fees and other expenses estimated to
be approximately $80,000 at the date hereof. Presently, we have no marketable
products or licensable technology. Our collaboration with NYU has terminated. We
have been dependent upon NYU's successful research and development of a
marketable product or licensable technology. At this time, we have lost our
license with NYU and have no other technology, products or services from which
we can expect to generate revenues.
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GOVERNMENT REGULATION
Presently, we are not presently subject to government regulations or consents
because we do not have any marketable or licensable technology. We can provide
no assurances that in the foreseeable future we will not be subject to
government regulation or will not have to obtain government consents to conduct
our business and there is no guarantee that we will be in compliance with such
regulations at the time they become applicable. The relevant regulations and
necessary consents cannot be discerned until the type of technology developed is
determined.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
We have incurred $0 and $447,288 in research and development expenses in 2007
and 2006 respectively.
EMPLOYEES
As of the date hereof, we have only one employee. We may find it necessary to
periodically hire part-time clerical help on an as-needed basis. We also fulfill
several of our management functions through the use of independent contractors.
These functions include legal, accounting and investor relations.
FACILITIES
We currently use as our principal place of business the business offices of our
President and Chief Executive Officer located in Jersey City, NJ. It is
contemplated that at such future time as business warrants, we will secure
commercial office space. However, we have no current plans to secure such
commercial office space.
INDUSTRY SEGMENTS
ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
We do not own any material property.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are not a party to any material pending legal proceedings and, to best of our
knowledge, no such action by or against us, has been threatened.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
There were no matters submitted to a vote of our security holders during the
year ended September 30, 2007.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND SMALL
BUSINESS ISSUER PURCHASES OFEQUITY SECURITIES
Our common stock is currently quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol
"NANS." Inclusion on the OTC Bulletin Board permits price quotations for our
shares to be published by such service. For the periods indicated, the following
table sets forth the high and low bid prices per share of common stock. These
prices represent inter-dealer quotations without retail markup, markdown, or
commission and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.
Fiscal 2007 Fiscal 2006 Fiscal 2005
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Quarter Ended High Low High Low High Low
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March 31 $ 0.09 $ 0.05 $ 0.91 $ 0.18 $ 1.55 $ 0.70
June 30 $ 0.05 $ 0.03 $ 0.40 $ 0.15 $ 1.45 $ 0.65
September 30 $ 0.03 $ 0.02 $ 0.20 $ 0.11 $ 0.92 $ 0.62
December 31 $ $ $ 0.14 $ 0.04 $ 0.92 $ 0.32
On November 16, 2001, we affected a forward split of our outstanding common
stock on a 12.5 shares for 1 share basis. The forward split was treated as a
stock dividend.
The ability of an individual shareholder to trade their shares in a particular
state may be subject to various rules and regulations of that state. A number of
states require that an issuer's securities be registered in their state or
appropriately exempted from registration before the securities are permitted to
trade in that state. Presently, we have no plans to register our securities in
any particular state. Further, our shares will most likely be subject to the
provisions of Section 15(g) and Rule 15g-9 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, commonly referred to as the "penny stock" rule. Section 15(g) sets forth
certain requirements for transactions in penny stocks and Rule 15g-9(d)(1)
incorporates the definition of penny stock as that used in Rule 3a51-1 of the
Exchange Act.
The SEC generally defines penny stock to be any equity security that has a
market price less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. Rule
3a51-1 provides that any equity security is considered to be a penny stock
unless that security is: registered and traded on a national securities exchange
meeting specified criteria set by the Commission; authorized for quotation on
The Nasdaq Stock Market; issued by a registered investment company; excluded
from the definition on the basis of price (at least $5.00 per share) or the
issuer's net tangible assets; or exempted from the definition by the SEC. If our
shares are deemed to be a penny stock, trading in the shares will be subject to
additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers who sell penny stocks
to persons other than established customers and accredited investors, generally
persons with assets in excess of $1,000,000 or annual income exceeding $200,000
or $300,000 together with their spouse.
For transactions covered by these rules, broker-dealers must make a special
suitability determination for the purchase of such securities and must have
received the purchaser's written consent to the transaction prior to the
purchase. Additionally, for any transaction involving a penny stock, unless
exempt, the rules require the delivery, prior to the first transaction, of a
risk disclosure document relating to the penny stock market. A broker-dealer
also must disclose the commissions payable to both the broker-dealer and the
registered representative, and current quotations for the securities. Finally,
monthly statements must be sent disclosing recent price information for the
penny stocks held in the account and information on the limited market in penny
stocks. Consequently, these rules may restrict the ability of broker-dealers to
trade and/or maintain a market in our common stock and may affect the ability of
shareholders to sell their shares.
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As of December 17, 2007 there were approximately 181 holders of record of our
common stock, which figure does not take into account those shareholders whose
certificates are held in the name of broker-dealers or other nominees.
As of December 17, 2007 we had 19,176,755 shares of common stock issued and
outstanding. Of the total outstanding shares, 5,626,772 may be sold, transferred
or otherwise traded in the public market without restriction, unless held by an
affiliate or controlling shareholder. Of these 5,626,772 shares, we have not
identified any shares as being held by affiliates. A total of 13,549,983 shares
are considered restricted securities.
Under Rule 144 as currently in effect, a person (or persons whose shares are
aggregated) who has beneficially owned restricted shares for at least one year,
including any person who may be deemed to be an "affiliate" as defined under the
Act, is entitled to sell, within any three-month period, an amount of shares
that does not exceed the greater of (i) the average weekly trading volume in the
security as reported through the automated quotation system of a registered
securities association, during the four calendar weeks preceding such sale or
(ii) 1% of the shares then outstanding. A person who is not deemed to be an
"affiliate" and has not been an affiliate for the most recent three months, and
who has held restricted shares for at least two years would be entitled to sell
such shares without regard to the resale limitations of Rule 144.
RECENT ISSUANCE OF SECURITIES
In connection with the License Agreement and Stock Purchase Agreement, we issued
in October 2003 a total of 4,812,377 shares of our common stock to NYU in
further consideration for entering into the License Agreement. This issuance was
made in an isolated, private transaction to a single accredited investor in
reliance upon the exemptions from registration provided by Sections 4(2) and
4(6) of the Securities Act of 1933.
On October 17, 2003, we sold an aggregate of 1,222,192 shares of our authorized
but previously unissued common stock in a private placement to four accredited
investors (305,548 shares each) for the aggregate purchase price of $400,000. We
used the funds to make the initial $300,000 payment to NYU under the License
Agreement, the payment of various expenses and fees related to finalization and
execution of the License Agreement, professional fees, and for working capital.
The sale of securities was made in an isolated, private transaction to four
accredited investors only and in reliance upon the exemption from registration
provided by Section 4(6) of the Securities Act.
On December 15, 2004, we issued 125,000 shares of our common stock to one person
as a loan commitment fee valued at $218,750, or $1.75 per share. The issuance
was made pursuant to a private, isolated transaction in reliance upon the
exemption from the registration provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act
of 1933.
On January 17, 2005, we issued 130,000 shares of our common stock to one person
for cash consideration of $130,000, or $1.00 per share. The funds realized were
used for general corporate operating expenses. The issuance was made pursuant to
a private, isolated transaction in reliance upon the exemption from the
registration provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.
On December 31, 2006, we issued 250,000 shares of our common stock for services
and fees in the amount of $15,000 @ $0.06 per share.
On January 17, 2007 a principal shareholder converted $4,359 of their
convertible debenture into 108,980 restricted shares of common stocks at $0.04
per share.
On March 28, 2007 a principal shareholder converted $2,900 of their convertible
debenture into 113,281 restricted shares of common stocks at $0.0256 per share.
On July 13, 2007 a principal shareholder converted $5,000 of their convertible
debenture into 312,500 restricted shares of common stocks @ $0.016 per share.
DIVIDEND POLICY
We have not declared or paid cash dividends or made distributions in the past,
and we do not anticipate that we will pay cash dividends or make distributions
in the foreseeable future. We currently intend to retain and invest any future
earnings to finance our operations.
ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
The following information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this Form 10-KSB.
We have determined on December 1, 2007 to cease operations immediately and, at
the request of our principal creditor appointed a director designated by such
creditor to our Board of Directors. Immediately following such appointment, our
existing directors
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resigned effective immediately and terminated their association with us.
Accordingly, such creditor may be deemed to control us at the date of the filing
of this Report. As a result of our cessation of operations and the termination
of the License Agreement, we became a "blank check" or "shell company" whose
sole purpose at this time is to locate and consummate a merger or acquisition
with a private entity.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 COMPARED TO THE YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
OPERATIONS. We incurred a loss from operations of approximately $813,000 for the
year ended September 30, 2007 compared to a loss of approximately $1,880,000 for
the year ended September 30, 2006. The decrease was due to our discontinued
operations since December 1, 2006.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. Included in the loss for 2007 and 2006 was $0 and
$447,288, respectively, to NYU for research and development of Nanotechnology.
In connection with our fund raising activities and securities reporting
requirements we incurred approximately $50,000 in 2007 on professional fees
compared to approximately $269,000 in 2006.
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE. We also expended $0 in 2007 in consulting costs in
our fund raising efforts compared to $24,250 in 2006.
INTEREST EXPENSE, OTHER. Our interest expense was approximately $785,800 in 2007
because our funding came primarily from convertible debentures as compared to
approximately $620,000 in 2006.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
We used cash of approximately $696,000 during the year ended September 30, 2007
compared to approximately $702,000 in 2006. We had cash on hand of $0 as of
September 30, 2007 and $2,803 as of September 30, 2006. Our source of cash in
2007 were the sale of convertible notes in December 2006 of $60,000 and
shareholder loans of approximately $23,000.
Our cash was short of covering our accounts payable and accrued liabilities by
approximately $1,063,000 at September 30, 2007. This includes an accrual of
$433,615 for which we are in default on our obligation to pay to NYU on May 1,
2006. The related party loans of approximately $347,810 are due upon demand,
unless we are able to persuade our creditors to convert the debts to equity.
We expect that we will need approximately $1,000,000 to fund our operations in
2008. We intend to raise the needed funds from the sale of our shares of our
common stock. There is no assurance that the funds will be available or that
even if they are available that the terms will be acceptable to us.
PLAN OF OPERATION
In September 2003, we entered into a License Agreement with NYU whereby NYU
granted to us a license to certain pre-existing inventions and certain
intellectual property to be generated by a designated research project being
conducted at NYU relating to DNA Nanotechnology. The License Agreement further
provides that NYU grants to us an exclusive worldwide license to develop,
manufacture, use, lease or sell any licensed products and/or processes related
to the research project, together with the right to grant sublicenses. The
Company is required to pay NYU a royalty fee relating to sales generated using
technology developed by NYU. The term of the License Agreement is equal to the
life of the longest patent licensed to the Company. There is no provision for
renewal in the License Agreement.
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We intended to re-license the technology we acquired from NYU and to license any
newly developed technology to companies which have the financial resources to
economically market the related products to the public. We did not intend to
market the products ourselves. We expected that the licensees would pay us
royalties as a percentage of their sales of any products which use our
technology.
However, in November 2006, we forfeited our technology rights and licenses due
to our failure to pay the research and license fees under the terms the License
Agreement. Presently we are seeking a merger or acquisition of an existing
operating company by which we can continue to operate.
NET OPERATING LOSS
We have accumulated approximately $3,360,000 of net operating loss
carry-forwards as of September 30, 2007, which may be offset against taxable
income and income taxes in future years. The use of these losses to reduce
future income taxes will depend on the generation of sufficient taxable income
prior to the expiration of the net operating loss carry-forwards. The
carry-forwards expire in the year 2027. In the event of certain changes in
control, there will be an annual limitation on the amount of net operating loss
carry-forwards which can be used. No tax benefit has been reported in the
financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2007 because there is a
50% or greater chance that the carry-forward will not be used. Accordingly, the
potential tax benefit of the loss carry-forward is offset by a valuation
allowance of the same amount.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In February 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 155, ACCOUNTING FOR CERTAIN HYBRID
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS ("SFAS No. 155"), which amends SFAS No. 133, ACCOUNTING
FOR DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES, and SFAS No. 140, ACCOUNTING
FOR TRANSFERS AND SERVICING OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND EXTINGUISHMENTS OF
LIABILITIES. SFAS No. 155 simplifies the accounting for certain derivatives
embedded in other financial instruments by allowing them to be accounted for as
a whole if the holder elects to account for the whole instrument on a fair value
basis. SFAS No. 155 also clarifies and amends certain other provisions of SFAS
No. 133 and SFAS No. 140. SFAS No. 155 is effective for all financial
instruments acquired, issued, or subject to a re-measurement event occurring in
fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2006. Earlier adoption is permitted,
provided the company has not yet issued financial statements, including for
interim periods, for that fiscal year. The Company does not expect the adoption
of SFAS No. 155 to have a material impact on its financial position, results of
operations, or cash flows.
In June 2006, the FASB ratified the Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF")
consensus on EITF Issue No. 06-3, HOW TAXES COLLECTED FROM CUSTOMERS AND
REMITTED TO GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES SHOULD BE PRESENTED IN THE INCOME STATEMENT
(THAT IS, GROSS VERSUS NET PRESENTATION) ("EITF No. 06-3"). EITF No. 06-3
provides guidance for income statement presentation and disclosure of any tax
assessed by a governmental authority that is both imposed on and con current
with a specific revenue-producing transaction between a seller and a customer,
including but not limited to sales, use, value added, and some excise taxes.
Presentation of taxes within the scope of this EITF issue may be made on either
a gross basis (included in revenues and costs) or a net basis (excluded from
revenues), with appropriate accounting policy disclosure. EITF No. 06-3 is
effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2006. The impact of
adoption of this statement is not expected to be significant.
In July 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, ACCOUNTING FOR
UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES - AN INTERPRETATION OF FASB STATEMENT 109 ("FIN No.
48"), which is effective in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. FIN
48 prescribes a comprehensive model for recognition, measurement, presentation,
and disclosure of uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken on the
Company's tax return. The cumulative effect of applying the provisions of FIN
No. 48 will be reported as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained
earnings for that fiscal year, presented separately. The impact of adoption of
this statement is not expected to be significant.
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In March 2006, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 156, ACCOUNTING FOR SERVICING
OF FINANCIAL ASSETS - AN AMENDMENT OF FASB STATEMENT NO. 140. This Statement
amends FASB Statement No. 140 with respect to the accounting for separately
recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities. The impact of adoption of
this statement is not expected to be significant.
In September 2006, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 157, FAIR VALUE
MEASUREMENT ("SFAS No. 157"), which addresses how companies should measure fair
value when they are required to use a fair value measure for recognition or
disclosure purposes under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). As a
result of SFAS No. 157, there will be a common definition of fair value to be
used throughout GAAP. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after
November 15, 2007. The Company is currently evaluating the accounting and
disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 157.
EITF 00-19.2--In December 2006, the FASB issued Staff Position No. EITF 00-19-2.
This FSP addresses an issuer's accounting for registration payment arrangements
and specifies that the contingent obligation to make future payments or
otherwise transfer consideration under a registration payment arrangement should
be separately recognized and measured in accordance with FASB No. 5. The
guidance in this FSP amends FASB Statements 133 and 150 and FASB Interpretation
No. 45 to include scope exceptions for registration payments arrangements. This
FSP further clarifies that a financial instrument subject to a registration
payment arrangement should be accounted for without regard to the contingent
obligation to transfer consideration pursuant to the registration payment
arrangement. This guidance is effective for financial statements issued for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Company is currently
assessing the impact this pronouncement will have on its financial statements if
any.
In February 2007, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 159, THE FAIR VALUE OPTION
FOR FINANCIAL ASSETS AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES - INCLUDING AN AMENDMENT OF FASB
STATEMENT NO. 115. This Statement permits entities to choose to measure meany
financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The objective is to
improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity to
mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and
liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting
provisions. The effective date will be as of the beginning of each reporting
entity's first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007. The impact of
adoption of this statement is not expected to be significant.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Our financial statements, as of and for the fiscal years ended September 30,
2007 and September 30, 2006, have been examined to the extent indicated in its
report by Moore and Associates Chartered, independent certified accountants, and
have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounted principles
and pursuant to Regulation S-B promulgated by the SEC. The aforementioned
financial statements are included herein in response to Item 7 of this Form
10-KSB.
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NANOSCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2007
C O N T E N T S
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm F-1
Balance Sheet F-2
Statements of Operations F-3
Statements of Stockholders' Equity F-4
Statements of Cash Flows F-8
Notes to the Financial Statements F-10
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NANOSCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of NanoScience Technologies, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company) as of September 30, 2007, and the related
statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the years
ended September 30, 2007 and September 30, 2006, and from inception on September
14, 1987 through September 30, 2007. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with standards of the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of NanoScience Technologies, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company) as of September 30, 2007, and the related
statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the years
ended September 30, 2007 and September 30, 2006, and from inception on September
14, 1987 through September 30, 2007, in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the
Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the
financial statements, the Company has accumulated deficit of approximately
$5,142,000 and has a working capital deficiency of approximately $1,063,000,
which raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
Management's plans concerning these matters are also described in Note 2. The
financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the
outcome of this uncertainty.
/S/ MOORE & ASSOCIATES, CHARTERED
Moore & Associates Chartered
Las Vegas, Nevada
December 28, 2007
F-1
NANOSCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
BALANCE SHEET
ASSETS
SEPTEMBER 30,
2007
=================
Current assets
Cash $ --
-----------------
Total current assets --
-----------------
Total Assets $ --
=================
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 777,874
Accrued interest 262,123
Notes payable - related parties 22,750
-----------------
Total current liabilities 1,062,747
Warrant liability 3,137
Convertible debentures, net 1,148,231
-----------------
Total Liabilities 2,214,115
-----------------
Stockholders' deficit
Common stock; $0.001 par value; authorized 100,000,000
shares, 11,101,946 shares issued and outstanding
shares issued and outstanding for September 30, 2007 and 11,887
Additional paid-in capital 2,916,234
Deficit accumulated during the development stage (5,142,236)
-----------------
Total stockholders' deficit (2,214,115)
-----------------
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit $ 0
=================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
F-2
NANOSCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
From Inception of the
For the Years Ended Development Stage on
-------------------------------------- September 14, 1987
September 30, September 30, Through September 30,
2007 2006 2007
----------------- ----------------- ---------------------
REVENUES $ -- $ -- $ --
OPERATING EXPENSES
General and administrative 51,785 46,879 2,218,195
Research and development -- 447,288 1,293,038
Licensing fees 0 -- 96,248
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 51,785 1,294,167 3,607,481
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS (51,785) (1,294,167) (3,607,481)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES)
Other income 24,257 33,748 86,376
Interest expense (785,800) (619,610) (1,621,131)
----------------- ------------------------------------------
TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES) (761,543) (585,862) # (1,534,755)
----------------- ------------------------------------------
NET LOSS $ (813,328) $ (1,880,029) $ (5,142,236)
================= ================= =================
BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS
PER COMMON SHARE $ (0.04) $ (0.17)
================= =================
BASIC AND DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE
NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING 19,057,707 11,011,823
================= =================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
F-3
NANOSCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Common Stock Stock Deficit Accumulated
------------------------------ Additional Subscriptions During the
Shares Amount Paid-in Capital Receivable Development Stage
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance from inception of
the development stage at
September 14, 1987 -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
Common stock issued to
directors for services on
September 17, 1987 at
$0.008 per share 3,750,000 3,750 26,250 -- --
Common stock issued for
for cash on September 17,
1987 at $0.008 per share 27,500 28 192 -- --
Common stock issued for
for cash on January 12, 1988
at $0.008 per share 6,250 6 44 -- --
Common stock issued to a
director for cash on
October 10, 1997 at
$0.0004 per share 12,500,000 12,500 (7,500) -- --
Common stock issued to
directors for services on
November 12, 1997 at
$0.0004 per share 1,125,000 1,125 (675) -- --
Net loss for the period
from inception on
September 14, 1987 through
September 30, 1999 -- -- -- -- (37,470)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance, September 30, 1999 17,408,750 17,409 18,311 -- (37,470)
Net loss for the year
ended September 30, 2000 -- -- -- -- (3,200)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance, September 30, 2000 17,408,750 17,409 18,311 -- (40,670)
Net loss for the year
ended September 30, 2001 -- -- -- -- (7,097)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance, September 30, 2001 17,408,750 17,409 18,311 -- (47,767)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
F-4
NANOSCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Common stock issued for
for cash on October 2, 2001
at $0.01 per share 250,000 250 -- -- --
Net loss for the year
ended September 30, 2002 -- -- -- -- (9,140)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance, September 30, 2002 17,658,750 17,659 18,311 -- (56,907)
Common stock issued for
for cash on September 18,
2003 at $0.33 per share 1,222,192 1,222 398,778 -- --
Common stock issued for
for licensing fees at $0.02
per share on September
18, 2003 4,812,377 4,812 91,436 -- --
Forgiveness of debt by a
related party -- -- 30,367 -- --
Contributed services -- -- 290 -- --
Net loss for the year
ended September 30, 2003 -- -- -- -- (429,380)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance, September 30, 2003 23,693,319 23,693 539,182 -- (486,287)
Common stock cancelled on
October 10, 2003 (12,846,373) (12,846) 12,846 -- --
Common stock warrants
granted for services -- -- 6,875 -- --
Net loss for the year
ended September 30, 2004 -- -- -- -- (532,409)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance, September 30, 2004 10,846,946 10,847 558,903 -- (1,018,696)
Common stock issued for
stock subscriptions at
$1.00 per share 130,000 130 129,870 -- --
Common stock issued as a
loan commitment fee at
$1.75 per share 125,000 125 218,625 -- --
Preproduction coss
contributed by shareholders -- -- 110,000 (110,000) --
Completed preproduction work -- -- -- 44,000 --
(Continued)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
F-5
NANOSCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Accrued interest contributed
by shareholders -- -- 38,530 -- --
Termination of derivatives
feature of debenturess -- -- 113,481 -- --
Common stock warrants
issued for services -- -- 68,555 -- --
Net loss for the year
ended September 30, 2005 -- -- -- -- (1,430,183)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance, September 30, 2005 11,101,946 11,102 1,237,964 (66,000) (2,448,879)
Completed preproduction work -- -- -- 66,000 --
Fair value of beneficial
conversion feature of the
convertible debt -- -- 1,527,284 -- --
Accrued interest contributed
by shareholders -- -- 32,006 -- --
Net loss for the year
ended September 30, 2006 -- -- -- -- (1,880,029)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance, September 30, 2006 11,101,946 11,102 2,797,254 -- (4,328,908)
Accrued interest contributed
by shareholders -- -- 32,506 -- --
Common stock issued for
fee on Dec. 31, 2006 @ $0.06 250,000 250 14,750 -- --
Fair value of beneficial
conversion feature of the
convertible debt 60,000 -- --
Conversion of convertible
debenture into stock on
January 17, 2007 @ $0.04
per share. 108,980 109 4,250 -- --
Conversion of convertible
debenture into stock on
March 29, 2007 @ $0.0256
per share. 113,281 113 2,787 -- --
Conversion of convertible
debenture into stock on
July 13, 2007 @ $0.016
per share. 312,500 313 4,687 -- --
(Continued)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
F-6
NANOSCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Net loss for the year
ended September 30, 2007 -- -- -- -- (813,328)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance, September 30, 2007 11,886,707 11,887 2,916,234 -- (5,142,236)
===================================================================================
(Continued)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
F-7
NANOSCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
From Inception of the
For the Years Ended Development Stage on
September 30, September 14, 1987
------------------ ---------------- Through September 30,
2007 2006 2007
------------------ ---------------- ---------------------
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss $ (813,328) $(1,880,029) (5,142,236)
Adjustments to reconcile loss to net cash used by
operating activities:
Change in fair value of warrant liability (7,572) (33,748) (41,320)
Accrued interest contributed by sharehoulders 32,506 32,006 103,042
Common stock issued for services and fees 14,750 -- 345,448
Common stock warrants granted for services -- -- 75,430
Depreciation and amortization expense -- 38,762 43,658
Amortization of marketing expense -- 66,000 110,000
Contributed services -- -- 290
Amortization of discount on debt 553,859 447,939 1,115,279
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
(Increase) Decrease in prepaid expenses -- 30,438 -
Increase (Decrease) in accounts payable and
accrued expenses 85,941 596,260 647,361
------------------ ---------------- -------------------------
Net cash used in operating activities (133,844) (702,372) (2,743,048)
------------------ ---------------- -------------------------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of property and equipment -- -- (4,931)
Lease deposits 550 -- 0
Patent costs -- -- (38,727)
------------------ ---------------- -------------------------
Net cash used in investing activities 550 -- (43,658)
------------------ ---------------- -------------------------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from notes payable - related parties 22,750 25,200 398,377
Proceeds from convertible debentures payable 60,000 650,593 1,710,593
Proceeds from stock subscriptions payable -- -- 130,000
Repayment of notes payable - related parties -- (15,200) (20,200)
Common stock issued for cash -- -- 405,520
Fair value of beneficial conversion feature of debt 60,000 -- 60,000
Conversion of convertible debentures to stock (12,259) -- (12,259)
------------------ ---------------- -------------------------
Net cash provided by financing activities 130,491 660,593 2,672,031
------------------ ---------------- -------------------------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH (2,803) (41,779) (114,675)
CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 2,803 44,582 --
------------------ ---------------- -------------------------
CASH AT END OF PERIOD $ - $ 2,803 $ (114,675)
================== ================ =========================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
F-8
NANOSCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH
FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest $ - $ 487 $ 487
Income taxes $ - $ - $ -
NON-CASH FINANCING AND INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Forgiveness of debt by related party $ - $ - $ 30,367
Common stock warrants granted for services $ - $ - $ 75,430
Common stock issued for services and fees $ 14,750 $ - $ 360,198
Accrued interest converted to debt $ - $ 31,801 $ 41,148
Production costs contributed by shareholders $ - $ - $ 111,000
Issuance of common stock for stock subscription payable $ - $ - $ 130,000
Termination of derivative feature of debentures $ - $ - $ 113,418
Allocation of convertible debt proceeds to beneficial
conversion feature $ 60,000 $1,527,284 $1,587,284
Conversion of convertible debentures to common stock $ 12,259 $ - $ 12,259
(Continued)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
F-9
NANOSCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a. Business and Organization
Nanoscience Technologies, Inc. (the "Company") was organized on September 14,
1987, under the laws of the State of Idaho, under the name Eagle's Nest Mining
Company. As set forth in its Articles of Incorporation, the Company was created
to engage in the business of acquiring and developing mining claims and
prospecting, developing, processing and marketing all types of mineral
resources. However, from the time of its inception the Company has not engaged
in any material business operations. Pursuant to Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 7, "Accounting and Reporting by Development Stage
Enterprises," the Company is classified as a development stage company.
On July 31, 2001, the Company formed a corporation in Nevada with the intent to
move its domicile to Nevada. On November 8, 2001, the Company implemented its
change of domicile and became a Nevada Corporation. As a result, the Idaho
corporation was dissolved.
On October 12, 2001, the Company elected to change the authorized capitalization
from 10,000 shares of no par value common stock to 100,000,000 shares of $0.001
par value common stock. All share and per share values within these financial
statements have been adjusted to reflect this change.
On November 5, 2001, the Company approved a 12.5 for 1 forward stock split. All
share and per share values within these financial statements have been adjusted
to reflect this change.
On May 23, 2002 the Company changed its name from Eagles Nest Mining Company to
Nanoscience Technologies, Inc. As a result of the License Agreement with NYU, we
have become engaged in the development and commercialization of the inventions
and intellectual property to be generated by the research project being
conducted at NYU relating to DNA Nanotechnology. Structural DNA Nanotechnology
seeks to exploit the architectural properties of DNA with the ultimate goal of
organizing matter in three dimensions. Pharmaceutical development,
nano-electronics and the creation of new materials are among the potential
applications of this research.
b. Accounting Method
The Company's financial statements are prepared using the accrual method of
accounting. The Company has elected a September 30 year-end.
c. Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of financial statement presentation, the Company considers all
highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less, from the date
of purchase, to be cash equivalents.
F-10
NANOSCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(Continued)
d. Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of
the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
e. Revenue Recognition
The Company currently has no source of revenues. Revenue recognition policies
will be determined when principal operations begin.
f. Basic and Diluted Loss Per Common Share
The Computation of basic loss per share of common stock is based on the weighted
average number of shares outstanding during the period. Common stock equivalents
if any are not included in the weighted average shares outstanding because they
would be anti-dilutive.
g. Research and Development
The Company follows the policy of expensing its research and development costs
in the period in which they are incurred.
h. Income Taxes
Deferred taxes are provided on a liability method whereby deferred tax assets
are recognized for deductible temporary differences and operating loss and tax
credit carryforwards and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable
temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred tax
assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management,
it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets
will fail to be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for
the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.
F-11
NANOSCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(Continued)
h. Income Taxes (continued)
Net deferred tax assets consist of the following components as of September 30,
2007 and 2006:
2007 2006
------------ -------------
Deferred tax assets:
NOL Carryover $ 1,310,723 $ 1,222,207
Deferred tax liabilities:
Valuation allowance (1,310,723) (1,222,207)
------------ -------------
Net deferred tax asset $ - $ -
============ =============
The income tax provision differs from the amount of income tax determined by
applying the U.S. federal and state income tax rates of 39% to pretax income
from continuing operations for the years ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 due
to the following:
2007 2006
------------ -------------
Book Income $ (317,198) (733,212)
Stock, Discount and Warrants Expense 216,005 164,843
Other 12,677 12,482
Valuation allowance 88,516 555,887
------------ -------------
$ - $ -
============ =============
At September 30, 2007, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards of
approximately $3,360,000 that may be offset against future taxable income from
the year 2003 through 2026. No tax benefit has been reported in the September
30, 2007 financial statements since the potential tax benefit is offset by a
valuation allowance of the same amount.
Due to the change in ownership provisions of the Tax Reform Act of 1986, net
operating loss carry forwards for Federal income tax reporting purposes are
subject to annual limitations. Should a change in ownership occur, net operating
loss carryforwards may be limited as to use in future years.
i. Advertising
The Company expenses advertising costs in the period in which they are incurred.
Advertising expense was $0 and $66,000 for the 2007 and 2006, respectively.
F-12
NANOSCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(Continued)
j. Patents
Qualifying patent costs totaling $38,728 have been capitalized at September 30,
2005. The patents which have been granted are being amortized over a period of
10 years. Costs associated with patent applications which are pending or are
being developed are not being amortized. Amortization expense for the years
ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 was $0 and $34,406, respectively.
The Company evaluates the recoverability of intangibles and reviews the
amortization period on a continual basis utilizing the guidance of SFAS No. 142,
"Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets." Several factors are used to evaluate
intangibles, including, but not limited to, management's plans for future
operations, recent operating results and projected, undiscounted cash flows. In
2006, the Company amortized the balance of its capitalized patent costs due to
their forfeiture for non payment of the fees due NYU under the technology
licensing agreement.
k. Fixed Assets
The Company has no fixed assets. The computer was depreciated over its estimated
useful life of 5 years under the straight-line method. Depreciation expense for
the years ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 was $0 and $4,356, respectively. In
2006, the Company depreciated the balance of the cost of its computer equipment
as it was determined that the equipment's useful life was reduced to zero.
l. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
During the year ended September 30, 2007, the Company adopted the following
accounting pronouncements:
ADOPTED:
SFAS NO. 123(R) -- In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No.123 (Revised 2004)
(SFAS 123 (R)) "Share-based payment". SFAS 123 (R) will require compensation
costs related to share-based payment transactions to be recognized in the
financial statements. With limited exceptions, the amount of compensation cost
will be measured based on the grant-date fair value of the equity or liability
instruments issued. In addition, liability awards will be re-measured each
reporting period. Compensation cost will be recognized over the period that an
employee provides service in exchange for the award. FASB 123 (R) replaces FASB
123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation and supersedes APB option No. 25,
Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees. This guidance is effective as of the
first interim or annual reporting period after December 15, 2005 for Small
Business filers.
Under review:
EITF 00-19.2--In December 2006, the FASB issued Staff Position No. EITF 00-19-2.
This FSP addresses an issuer's accounting for registration payment arrangements
and specifies that the contingent obligation to make future payments or
otherwise transfer consideration under a registration payment arrangement should
be separately recognized and measured in accordance with FASB No. 5. The
guidance in this FSP amends FASB Statements 133 and 150 and FASB Interpretation
No. 45 to include scope exceptions for registration payments arrangements. This
FSP further clarifies that a financial instrument subject to a registration
payment arrangement should be accounted for without regard to the contingent
obligation to transfer consideration pursuant to the registration payment
arrangement. This guidance is effective for financial statements issued for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Company is currently
assessing the impact this pronouncement will have on its financial statements if
any.
F-13
NANOSCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTE 2 - GOING CONCERN
The Company's financial statements are prepared using accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America applicable to a going
concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and liquidation of
liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has not yet
established an ongoing source of revenues sufficient to cover its operating
costs and allow it to continue as a going concern. Historically, the Company has
incurred significant annual loses, which have resulted in an accumulated deficit
of approximately $5,142,000, has a working capital deficiency of approximately
$1,063,000, shareholders' deficiency of approximately $2,214,000 at September
30, 2007, which raises substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue
as a going concern. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is
dependent on the Company obtaining adequate capital to fund operating losses
until it becomes profitable. If the Company is unable to obtain adequate
capital, it could be forced to cease operation. The accompanying financial
statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and
classification of asset carrying amounts or the amount and classification of
liabilities that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Management's plans to obtain such resources for the Company include obtaining
capital in the form of loans from significant shareholders sufficient to meet
its minimal operating expenses and from the sale of shares of its common stock.
However, management cannot provide any assurances that the Company will be
successful in accomplishing any of its plans.
NOTE 3 - COMMON STOCK
On September 17, 1987, the Company issued 3,750,000 shares of $0.001 per value
common stock to directors of the Company, for services, at $0.008 per share.
On September 17, 1987, the Company issued 27,500 shares of $0.001 par value
common stock, for cash, at $0.008 per share.
On January 12, 1988, the Company issued 6,250 shares of $0.001 par value common
stock, for cash, at $0.008 per share.
On October 10, 1997, the Company issued 12,500,000 shares of $0.001 par value
common stock to directors of the Company, for services, at $0.0004 per share.
On November 12, 1997, the Company issued 1,125,000 shares of $0.0001 par value
common stock to directors of the Company, for services, at $0.0004 per share.
On October 2, 2001, the Company issued 250,000 shares of $0.001 par value common
stock for cash at $0.001.
On October 12, 2001, the Company elected to change the authorized capitalization
from 10,000,000 shares of no par value common stock to 100,000,000 shares of
$0.001 par value common stock. All share and per share values within these
financial statements have been adjusted to reflect this change.
On November 5, 2001, the Company approved a 12.5 for 1 forward stock split. All
share and per share values within these financial statements have been adjusted
to reflect this change.
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NANOSCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTE 3 - COMMON STOCK (CONTINUED)
On September 18, 2003, the Company sold 1,222,192 common shares for cash at
$0.33 per share, or an aggregate of $400,000.
Additionally, on September 18, 2003, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase
Agreement with New York University (NYU) (see Note 5) whereby it issued
4,812,377 shares of common stock to NYU as partial consideration for certain
licensing rights related to NYU-developed technologies.
On October 10, 2003, the Company cancelled an aggregate of 12,846,373 shares of
its previously issued common stock, pursuant to the terms of the Stock Purchase
Agreement with NYU.
In June 2004, the Company received $130,000 from an unrelated individual as
payment for 86,667 shares of the Company's common stock (at $1.50 per share).
However, before the shares could be properly issued, the Company began drafting
a Private Placement Memorandum ("the PPM"), under which the Company would issue
shares of common stock to various investors at $1.00 per share. Therefore,
management deemed it most appropriate to issue shares to this investor under the
terms of the PPM, at $1.00 per share, rather than according to the terms of the
original subscription agreement, which was at $1.50 per share. In January 2005,
the Company issued 130,000 shares of its common stock in satisfaction of the
subscription payable.
The Company issued 130,000 stock purchase warrants in connection with the
funding which allows the holder to purchase an additional 130,000 shares of
common stock at $1.50 per share.
In April 2004, the Company entered into an Investment Banking Agreement "the
Agreement") with Divine Capital Markets ("Divine") whereby Divine contracted to
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