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PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
96 Danbury Road
Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 1, 2006
DEAR SHAREHOLDERS:
Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Planet Technologies, Inc., a
California corporation (the Company), will be held on August 1, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. local time,
at 800 Silverado Street, Second Floor, La Jolla, California 92037 for the following purpose:
1. To approve the change in the state of incorporation of the Company from California to
Delaware by merging the Company into its wholly owned subsidiary, Allergy Control Products, Inc.
(ACP), a Delaware corporation pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger between the Company
and ACP;
2. To elect seven (7) directors to hold office until the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders
or until their successors are elected and qualified;
3. To approve the Companys 2000 Stock Option Plan, as amended, to increase the aggregate
number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance under such plan from 350,000 to 2,000,000;
4. To approve the engagement of J.H. Cohn LLP, its independent registered public accounting
firm, for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2006; and
5. To transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any
adjournment thereof.
The Board of Directors of the Company has approved each of the proposals and recommends that
you vote IN FAVOR of each of the proposals as described in the attached materials. Before voting,
you should carefully review all of the information contained in the attached proxy statement and in
particular you should consider the matters discussed under Risk Factors under certain of the
Proposals listed above.
All shareholders are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting. Only shareholders of
record at the close of business on June 16, 2006, are entitled to notice of and to vote at the
Annual Meeting and any adjustments thereof. A complete list of shareholders entitled to vote at the
Annual Meeting will be available at the meeting.
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/s/ Scott L. Glenn
Scott L. Glenn
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July 5, 2006
ALL SHAREHOLDERS ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND THE MEETING IN PERSON. WHETHER OR NOT YOU EXPECT
TO ATTEND THE MEETING, PLEASE COMPLETE, DATE, SIGN AND RETURN THE ENCLOSED PROXY AS PROMPTLY AS
POSSIBLE IN ORDER TO ENSURE YOUR REPRESENTATION AT THE MEETING. A RETURN ENVELOPE (WHICH IS POSTAGE
PREPAID IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES) IS ENCLOSED FOR THAT PURPOSE. EVEN IF YOU HAVE GIVEN YOUR
PROXY, YOU MAY STILL VOTE IN PERSON IF YOU ATTEND THE MEETING. PLEASE NOTE, HOWEVER, THAT IF YOUR
SHARES ARE HELD OF RECORD BY A BROKER, BANK OR OTHER NOMINEE AND YOU WISH TO VOTE AT THE MEETING,
YOU MUST OBTAIN FROM THE RECORD HOLDER A PROXY ISSUED IN YOUR NAME. THE DEADLINE FOR THE RETURN OF
YOUR PROXY IS July 31, 2006.
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EXHIBIT LIST
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Exhibit A Planet Form 10-KSB Filed With SEC May 15, 2006 |
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Exhibit B Planet Form 10-QSB Filed with the SEC May 22, 2006 |
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PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
96 Danbury Road
Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877
PROXY STATEMENT
SUMMARY TERM SHEET
THIS SUMMARY MAY NOT CONTAIN ALL OF THE INFORMATION THAT IS IMPORTANT TO YOU. FOR A MORE
COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, YOU SHOULD READ THE
ENTIRE PROXY STATEMENT CAREFULLY, AS WELL AS THE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS TO WHICH IT REFERS.
THE ANNUAL MEETING
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Date, Time and Place of Annual Meeting
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The Annual Meeting will be
held on August 1, 2006,
beginning at 10:00 a.m., PST,
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Record Date: Shareholders Entitled to Vote;
Quorum
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Only holders of record of
Planet common stock on June
16, 2006, are entitled to
notice of and to vote at the
Annual Meeting. As of the
record date, there were 3,986,368 shares of Planet
common stock outstanding. The
presence, in person or by
proxy, of the holders of a
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Vote Required
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The seven persons with the
most number of votes will be
elected directors pursuant to
Proposal 2; and assuming a
quorum is present, the
affirmative vote of a majority
of the shares represented and
voting, either present in
person or represented by proxy
at the meeting are required to
vote in favor of Proposals 3
and 4 for such proposals to
pass. The affirmative vote of
the holders of a majority of
the outstanding shares of the
Company as of the Record Date
are required to pass Proposal
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Recommendation of Board of Directors
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Our Board of Directors
unanimously approved each of
the Proposals to be considered
at the Annual Meeting. The
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PROPOSAL 1 CONVERSION FROM CALIFORNIA CORPORATION TO DELAWARE CORPORATION
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Reason for Conversion
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Management believes that
reincorporation in Delaware would
be beneficial to the Company
because Delaware corporate law is
more comprehensive, widely used
and extensively interpreted than
other state corporate laws,
including California corporate
law. In addition, management
believes that Delaware law is
better suited than California law
to protect shareholders
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Vote Required to Approve the Conversion:
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The affirmative vote of a
majority of the outstanding
shares of common stock (either in
person or by proxy) is required
to approve the Delaware
Reincorporation. A properly
executed proxy marked ABSTAIN
with respect to such matter will
not be voted, although it will be
counted for purposes of
determining whether there is a
quorum. Accordingly, an
abstention will have the effect
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PROPOSAL 2 ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
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There are seven board nominees for the seven board positions
presently authorized by the Companys current bylaws. The names
of the nominees are H. M. Busby; Scott L. Glenn; Eric B. Freedus,
Ellen Preston; Michael Trinkle, Michael Walsh and Edward Steube.
Should the Shareholders approve Proposal 2, these seven board
nominees, if elected pursuant to this proposal, would serve as
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Shares represented by executed proxies will vote, if authority to
do so is not withheld, for the election of the nominees. In the
event that any nominee should be unavailable for election as a
result of an unexpected occurrence, such shares will be voted for
the election of such substitute nominee as management may
propose. Each person nominated for election has agreed to serve
if elected and management has no reason to believe that any
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PROPOSAL 3 AMENDMENT TO THE 2000 STOCK OPTION PLAN
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Description of the 2000 Plan, as Amended
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The Company proposes to increase
the number of shares reserved for
issuance under the 2000 Plan from
350,000 shares to 2,000,000
shares. The purpose of the
increase is to reserve an
adequate number of shares of
Common Stock for awards pursuant
to the 2000 Plan sufficient to
accommodate the retention of the
current Board of Directors and
executive officers of the
Company, and in the future, other
key employees, officers and
directors. The number of shares
available for issuance will be
subject to adjustment to prevent
dilution in the event of stock
splits, stock dividends or other
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Tax Consequences
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For Federal Income Tax purposes,
the grant to an optionee of a
non-incentive option generally
will not constitute a taxable
event to the optionee or to the
Company. Similarly, for Federal
Income Tax purposes, in general,
neither the grant nor the
exercise of an incentive option
will constitute a taxable event
to the optionee or to the
Company, assuming the incentive
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Stock Option under Internal
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Vote Required to Approve
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Assuming a quorum is present, the
affirmative vote of a majority of
the shares represented and
voting, either present in person
or represented by proxy at the
meeting are required to vote in
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PROPOSAL 4 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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Engagement of Accountant
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We have approved retaining J.H. Cohn LLP to serve
as our independent registered public accounting
firm for the 2006 fiscal year and we seek
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Vote Required to Approve
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vote of a majority of the shares represented and
voting, either present in person or represented
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PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
96 Danbury Road
Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877
PROXY STATEMENT
FOR ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
TO BE HELD ON August 1, 2006
INFORMATION CONCERNING SOLICITATION AND VOTING
INTRODUCTION
General Information
The enclosed proxy is solicited on behalf of the Board of Directors (the Board) of Planet
Technologies, Inc., a California corporation (the Company and Old Planet), for use at the
Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on August 1, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. local time (the Annual
Meeting), or at any adjournment or postponement thereof, for the purposes set forth herein and in
the accompanying Notice of Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting will be held at 800 Silverado Street,
Second Floor, La Jolla, California 92037. The Company intends to mail this proxy statement and
accompanying proxy card on or about July 3, 2006, to all shareholders entitled to vote at the
Annual Meeting.
Solicitation
The Company will bear the entire cost of solicitation of proxies including preparation,
assembly, printing and mailing of this proxy statement, the proxy and any additional information
furnished to shareholders. Copies of solicitation materials will be furnished to banks, brokerage
houses, fiduciaries and custodians holding in their names shares of Common Stock beneficially owned
by others to forward to such beneficial owners. The Company may reimburse persons representing
beneficial owners of Common Stock for their costs of forwarding solicitation materials to such
beneficial owners. Original solicitation of proxies by mail may be supplemented by telephone,
telegram or personal solicitation by directors, officers or other regular employees of the Company.
No additional compensation will be paid to directors, officers or other regular employees for such
services.
Voting Rights and Outstanding Shares
For purposes of the Annual Meeting, a quorum means a majority of the outstanding shares
entitled to vote. Holders of record of the Companys Common Stock at the close of business on June
16, 2006 (the Record Date) will be entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting. At
the close of business on June 16, 2006, the Company had
outstanding and entitled to vote 3,986,368 shares of Common Stock. In determining whether a quorum exists at the Annual
meeting, all shares represented in person or by proxy, including abstentions and broker non-votes,
will be counted.
Except as provided below, on all matters to be voted upon at the Annual Meeting, each holder
of record of Common Stock on the Record Date will be entitled to one vote for each share held. With
respect to the election of directors, shareholders may exercise cumulative voting rights, i.e.,
each shareholder entitled to vote for the election of directors may cast a total number of votes
equal to the number of directors to be elected multiplied by the number of such shareholder shares
(on an as converted basis), and may cast such total of votes for one or more candidates in such
proportions as such shareholder chooses.
All votes will be tabulated by the inspector of election appointed for the meeting, who will
separately tabulate affirmative and negative votes, abstentions and broker non-votes.
How to Vote
Please sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card promptly. If your shares are held in the
name of a bank, broker, or other holder of record (that is, in street name) you will receive
instructions from the holder of record that you must follow for your shares to be voted.
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Revocability of Proxies
Any person giving a proxy pursuant to this solicitation has the power to revoke it at any time
before it is voted. It may be revoked by filing with the Secretary of the Company at the Companys
principal executive office, 96 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877, a written notice of
revocation or a duly executed proxy bearing a later date, or it may be revoked by attending the
meeting and voting in person. Attendance at the meeting will not, by itself, revoke a proxy.
Votes Required to Approve Proposals
Shares represented by executed proxies that are not revoked will be voted in accordance with
the instructions in the proxy, or in the absence of instructions, in accordance with the
recommendations of the Board of Directors. Assuming a quorum is present at the Annual Meeting, the
following table sets forth the votes required to approve each Proposal:
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Proposal 2 (Elect directors)
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Proposal 3 (Amend 2000 Stock Option Plan)
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Other Business
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Board Recommendations
The Board of Directors unanimously approved each of the Proposals to be considered at the
Annual Meeting and recommends that shareholders also vote IN FAVOR OF approval of each Proposal.
Shareholder Proposals for 2007 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
The deadline for submitting a shareholder proposal for inclusion in the Companys proxy
statement and form of proxy for the Companys 2007 Annual Meeting of Shareholders pursuant to Rule
14a-8 of the Securities and Exchange Commission is January 27, 2007. Shareholders are also advised
to review the Companys current Bylaws, which contain additional requirements with respect to
advance notice of shareholder proposals and director nominations.
STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This proxy statement contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and
uncertainties. In some cases you can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as
anticipate, believe, could, estimate, expect, intend, may, should, will, and
would or similar words. You should read forward-looking statements carefully because they may
discuss our future expectations, contain projections of the Companys future results of operations
or of our financial position or state other forward-looking information. The Company believes that
it is important to communicate its future expectations to their investors. However, there may be
events in the future that the Company is not able to accurately predict or control. The factors
listed above in the sections captioned Risk Factors, as well as any cautionary language in this
proxy statement, provide examples of risks, uncertainties and events that may cause the actual
results to differ materially from any expectations they describe. Actual results or outcomes may
differ materially from those predicted in the forward-looking statements due to the risks and
uncertainties inherent in their business, including risks and uncertainties in:
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the Companys ability to protect its intellectual property; |
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the impact of competitive products, pricing and customer service and support; |
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the Companys ability to obtain additional financing to support their operations; |
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obtaining and maintaining regulatory approval where required; AND |
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changing market conditions. |
When considering forward-looking statements in this proxy statement, you should keep in mind
the cautionary statements in Risk Factors and Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Conditions and Results of Operations sections and other sections of our periodic reports filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
GENERAL QUESTIONS REGARDING THE PROXY
Q: WHAT DO I NEED TO DO NOW?
A: After carefully reading and considering the information contained in this proxy statement,
please complete, sign and date your proxy and return it in the enclosed return envelope as soon as
possible, so that your shares may be represented at the annual meeting of the Company shareholders.
If you sign, date and return your proxy card but do not include instructions on how to vote your
proxy, we will vote your shares IN FAVOR of each proposal described in this proxy statement. You
may attend the annual meeting, if you are a Company shareholder and vote your shares in person
rather than voting by proxy.
Q: IF MY BROKER HOLDS MY SHARES IN STREET NAME, WILL MY BROKER VOTE MY SHARES FOR ME?
A: Generally, your Broker will vote the shares in line with managements recommendation
regarding election of directors and other corporate matters. However, as to certain matters,
including the proposal to increase the number of authorized common stock shares, it is likely your
broker will vote your shares only if you provide instructions on how to vote in accordance with the
information and procedures provided to you by your broker.
Q: WHAT HAPPENS IF I DO NOT VOTE?
A: If you do not submit a proxy or vote at your annual meeting, your shares will not be
counted for the purpose of determining the presence of a quorum and your inaction will have no
effect on the outcome of the proposals. If you submit a proxy and affirmatively elect to abstain
from voting, your shares will be counted for the purpose of determining the presence of a quorum
but will not be voted at the annual meeting.
Q: CAN I CHANGE MY VOTE AFTER I HAVE MAILED MY SIGNED PROXY?
A: Yes. You can change your vote at any time before your proxy is voted at the Companys
annual meeting. You can do this in one of three ways:
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If you have instructed a broker to vote your shares, you must follow the directions from your
broker on how to change that vote.
Q: WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR THE RETURN OF MY PROXY?
A. The Company must receive your Proxy no later than July 31, 2006.
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Q: ARE THERE ANY RISKS I SHOULD CONSIDER IN DECIDING WHETHER TO VOTE FOR THE PROPOSALS
DESCRIBED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT?
A: We have listed in the section entitled Risk Factors the risks among others that you
should consider in deciding whether to vote for Proposal No. 1 described in this proxy statement.
Q: WHOM SHOULD I CALL WITH QUESTIONS?
A: If you have any questions about the Merger or about any of the other proposals described in
this proxy statement or the enclosed proxy, you should contact:
Planet Technologies, Inc.
96 Danbury Road
Ridgefield, Connecticut
(800) 255-3749
Attention: Scott L. Glenn
You may also obtain additional information about the Company from documents filed with the SEC
by accessing EDGAR, the SECs online filing system at www.sec.gov.
PROPOSAL 1
CONVERSION FROM A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION TO A DELAWARE CORPORATION
INTRODUCTION
The Company is presently a California corporation with two classes of shares outstanding. The
Board has unanimously approved and recommends that the holders of the Companys outstanding shares
approve the merger of the Company with and into Allergy Control Products, Inc., a Delaware
corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The Delaware corporation will be the
surviving corporation in the merger under the name Planet Technologies, Inc. The sole purpose of
the merger is to change the Companys jurisdiction of incorporation from California to Delaware.
Throughout this Proposal Two, the term the Company refers to Planet Technologies, Inc., the
existing California corporation, and the term New Planet refers to the new Delaware corporation
that is the proposed successor to the Company. The principal executive offices of both the Company
and New Planet are located at 96 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877, and the telephone
numbers of both the Company and New Planet is (800) 255-3749.
Earlier this year, we considered reincorporating to Delaware and undertook a review of the
advantages and disadvantages of changing our state of incorporation from California to Delaware.
As discussed in Principal Reasons for the Proposed Reincorporation, management believes that
reincorporation in Delaware would be beneficial to the Company because Delaware corporate law is
more comprehensive, widely used and extensively interpreted than other state corporate laws,
including California corporate law.
In addition, management believes that Delaware law is better suited than California law to
protect shareholders interests in the event of a non-solicited takeover attempt. We are not,
however, aware that any person is currently attempting to acquire control of the Company, to obtain
representation on our Board of Directors or to take any action that would materially affect the
governance of the Company. In this regard, we are not proposing any material changes to our
organizational documents to adopt any anti-takeover strategies in connection with the
reincorporation.
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June 9, 2006, our board met with management and its advisors to discuss the advantages and
disadvantages of reincorporating in Delaware, the mechanics of reincorporating and possible changes
to our organizational document associated with a reincorporation. The Board unanimously determined
that the reincorporation was in the best interest of the Company and approved a resolution to move
forward with the reincorporation process. On June 9, 2006, our Board unanimously approved the
Agreement and the Plan of Merger (the Merger Agreement).
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Because New Planet will be governed by the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) and will
have new organizational documents, if the reincorporation proposal is approved, the proposed
reincorporation will result in certain changes in your rights as a shareholder. These differences
are summarized under the sections entitled Comparison of the Charters and Bylaws of the Company
and New Planet and Significant differences between the corporation laws of California and
Delaware.
Our board has unanimously approved and, for the reasons described below, recommended that you
approve the proposal to reincorporate the Companys state of incorporation from California to
Delaware. If approved by shareholders, we expect that the reincorporation merger will become
effective as soon as practicable (the Effective Date) following our meeting of shareholders. If
shareholders do not approve the reincorporation merger, we would not consummate the reincorporation
merger and we would continue to operate as a California corporation.
IN ORDER FOR THE PROPOSED REINCORPORATION TO BE EFFECTIVE, A MAJORITY OF THE OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF COMMON STOCK MUST APPROVE PROPOSAL TWO. SEE VOTE REQUIRED FOR REINCORPORATION PROPOSAL
AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDATION BELOW. YOU ARE URGED TO READ CAREFULLY THIS SECTION OF THE
PROXY STATEMENT, INCLUDING THE RELATED APPENDICES, BEFORE VOTING ON THE REINCORPORATION MERGER.
MECHANICS
The proposed reincorporation would be effected pursuant to the Merger Agreement in
substantially the form attached as Exhibit E. The discussion of the reincorporation merger and
the Merger Agreement set forth below is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Merger
Agreement. Upon completion of the reincorporation merger, the company will cease to exist and New
Planet, which would be the surviving corporation in the reincorporation merger, would continue to
operate our business under the name Planet Technologies, Inc.
Upon the Effective Date, each outstanding share of common stock of the Company will be
automatically converted into one share of common stock of New Planet. Each stock certificate
representing issued and outstanding shares of common stock of the Company will continue to
represent the same number of shares of common stock of New Planet. If the Company and New Planet
effect the Reincorporation Merger, you would not need to exchange your existing stock certificates
of the company for stock certificates of New Planet. You may, however, exchange your certificates
if you so choose.
A vote in favor of the Merger serves as ratification of the Delaware Certificate attached
hereto as Exhibit C. The Certificate provides for a total of 50,000,000 authorized shares;
45,000,000 common stock shares with a $0.01 par value, and 5,000,000 preferred stock shares with a
$1.00 par value. Presently, Old Planet has a total authorized shares of 25,000,000; 20,000,000
common stock shares and 5,000,000 preferred stock shares. As such with approval of the Merger, New
Planet will have an additional 25,000,000 of authorized common stock shares.
The purpose of the increase in the number of authorized Common Shares is to assure that we
have sufficient Shares available for general corporate purposes including, without limitation,
equity financings, acquisitions, establishing strategic relationships with corporate partners,
providing equity incentives to new and existing employees, payments of stock dividends, or
effecting stock splits or other recapitalizations. We may seek additional capital from several
sources, including the sale of our Common Shares. As of the date hereof, we have no plans to issue
all or any significant percentage of the additional Common Shares to be authorized by the
Certificate of Incorporation.
The common stock of the Company traded on the over-the-counter market in the so-called OTC
Bulletin board (OTC Board) and, after the Reincorporation Merger, New Planets common stock will
continue to be traded on the OTC Board without interruption, under the same symbol PLNT as the
shares of common stock of Old Planet are currently traded.
Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, the Company and New Planet promise to take all actions that
Delaware law and California law require for the Company and New Planet to effect the
reincorporation merger.
The reincorporation merger would only make a change in the legal domicile of the Company and
certain other changes of a legal nature which are described in this proxy statement. The
reincorporation merger would not result in any change in the name, business, management, fiscal
year, consolidated assets or liabilities or location of the principal offices of the Company. We
believe that the proposed reincorporation will not affect any of our material contracts with any
third parties and that our rights and obligations under such material contractual arrangements will
continue and be assumed by the surviving corporation.
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If the reincorporation merger is effected, all employee benefit plans of the Company
(including all stock option plans) will be assumed and continued by the surviving corporation.
Approval of the reincorporation merger will also constitute approval of the assumption of these
plans by New Planet.
Each stock option issued and outstanding pursuant to such plans would be converted
automatically into a stock option award with respect to the same number of shares of common stock
of the surviving corporation, upon the same terms and subject to the same conditions as set forth
in the applicable plan under which the award was granted and in the agreement reflecting the award.
VOTE REQUIRED FOR REINCORPORATION PROPOSAL AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDATION.
California law requires the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding
shares of common stock of the Company to approve the Merger Agreement pursuant to which the Company
and New Planet would effect the reincorporation merger. Approval of the reincorporation merger
Proposal would also constitute an approval of the Merger Agreement and therefore the
reincorporation merger. A vote in favor of the reincorporation proposal is also effectively a vote
in favor of the Delaware Certificate and the Delaware Bylaws. If the shareholders approve the
Merger Agreement and the reincorporation merger becomes effective, the Delaware Certificate and the
Delaware Bylaws attached hereto as Exhibits C and D would respectively become the Certificate
of Incorporation and Bylaws of the surviving corporation.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED AND RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE FOR THE PROPOSED
REINCORPORATION. THE EFFECT OF AN ABSTENTION OR A BROKER NON VOTE IS THE SAME AS THAT OF A VOTE
AGAINST THE REINCORPORATION PROPOSAL.
PRINCIPAL REASONS FOR THE REINCORPORATION
For many years, Delaware has followed a policy of encouraging corporations to incorporate in
that state. More than 58% of Fortune 500 companies are incorporated in Delaware. In furtherance
of Delawares policy to encourage corporations in that state, Delaware has been a leader in
adopting, construing and implementing comprehensive and flexible corporate laws that have been
responsive to the evolving legal and business needs of corporations organized under Delaware law.
The Board and management believe that it is essential to be able to draw upon well established
principles of corporate governance in making legal and business decisions. Management also
believes that Delaware law is better suited than California law to protect shareholders interests
in the event of an unsolicited takeover attempt. We are not aware that any person is currently
attempting to acquire control of the Company, to obtain representation on our Board of Directors or
take any action that would materially affect the governance of the Company.
Additionally, our management believes that, as a Delaware corporation, the Company would be
better able to continue to attract and retain qualified directors and officers than it would be
able to as a California corporation in part because Delaware law provides more predictability with
the issue of liability of directors and officers than California law does. The increasing
frequency of claims against directors and officers that are litigated has greatly expanded the
risks to directors and officers of exercising their respective duties. The amount of time and
money required to respond to and litigate such claims can be substantial. Although California law
and Delaware law both permit a corporation to include a provision in the corporations Articles or
Certificate, as the case may be, that in certain circumstances reduces or limits the monetary
liability of directors for breaches of their fiduciary duty of care, Delaware as stated above,
provides to directors and officers more predictability than California does and, therefore,
provides directors and officers of a Delaware corporation a greater comfort as to their risk of
liability than the comfort afforded under California law. Our Board, therefore believes that the
proposed reincorporation may be a significant factor in continuing to attract and retain such
individuals, and in freeing them to make corporate decisions on their own merits and for the
benefit of shareholders, rather than out of a desire to avoid personal liability. For additional
discussion of this matter, see Significant Differences Between the Corporation Laws of California
and Delaware Indemnification and Limitation of Liability.
Our management has considered the following benefits of Delawares corporate legal framework
in deciding to propose reincorporating in Delaware:
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Any direct benefit that Delaware law provides to corporations indirectly benefits the
shareholders, who are the owners of the corporations. For the reasons discussed in this Proxy
Statement, we believe that the Company and our shareholders will benefit in the near and longer
term from reincorporating in Delaware.
COMPANY
The reincorporation will effect only a change in the legal domicile of the Company and certain
other changes of a legal nature, including those described in this proxy statement. The
reincorporation will NOT result in any change in the name, business, management, fiscal year,
assets or liabilities, or location of the principal facilities of the Company. The current
directors and officers of the Company will become the directors and officers of New Planet. All
employee benefits and stock options of the Company will be assumed and continued by New Planet, and
each option or right to purchase shares of the Company Common Stock will automatically be converted
into an option or right to purchase the same number of shares of New Planet Common Stock at the
same price per share, upon the same terms, and subject to the same conditions. Other employee
benefit arrangements of the Company will also be continued by New Planet upon the terms and subject
to the conditions currently in effect. As noted above, after the merger the shares of New Planet
Common Stock will continue to be quoted without interruption on the OTC Board under the same symbol
PLNT. The Company believes that the Reincorporation will not affect any of its material contracts
with any third parties and that the Companys rights and obligations under such material
contractual arrangements will continue and be assumed by New Planet
Although in some circumstances California law provides shareholders with the right to dissent
from certain corporate reorganizations and receive cash for their shares, California does not
permit dissenters rights in connection with the proposed reincorporation.
ANTI-TAKEOVER IMPLICATIONS
Delaware, like many other states, permits a corporation to adopt a number of measures through
the amendment of the corporate charter or bylaws which are designed to reduce a corporations
vulnerability to unsolicited takeover attempts. It should be noted, however, the reincorporation
was NOT proposed to prevent such a change in control, and the Board is not aware of any present
attempt to acquire control of the Company, or to obtain representation on the Board.
Certain differences between California and Delaware law, which would be effective upon
consummation of the reincorporation merger without further action of our Board or shareholders,
could have a bearing on unapproved takeover attempts. Section 203 of the DGCL, which New Planet
does not intend to opt out of, restricts certain business combinations with interested
shareholders for three years following the date that a person becomes an interested shareholder,
unless the Board approves the business combination. For a discussion of the differences between
the laws of California and Delaware that may affect the shareholders see Significant Differences
Between the Corporation Laws of California and Delaware discussed below.
The Board believes that unsolicited takeover attempts may be unfair or disadvantageous to the
Company, to New Planet, and to the owners of their securities because, among other reasons, a
non-negotiated takeover bid: (i) may be timed to take advantage of temporarily depressed share
prices; (ii) may be designed to foreclose or minimize the possibility of more favorable competing
bids or alternative transactions; and (iii) may involve the acquisition of only a controlling
interest in the corporations shares, without affording all shareholders the opportunity to receive
the same economic benefits.
By contrast, in a transaction in which a potential acquiror must negotiate with an independent
board of directors, the board can and should take account of the underlying and long-term values of
the corporations business, technology, and other assets, the
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possibilities for alternative transactions on more favorable terms, possible advantages from a
tax-free reorganization, anticipated favorable developments in the corporations business not yet
reflected in the share price, and equality of treatment of all shareholders.
Despite the belief of the Board as to the benefits to shareholders of the reincorporation
merger, it may be disadvantageous to the extent that it has the effect of discouraging a future
takeover attempt which is not approved by New Planets board of directors, but which a majority of
the shareholders may deem to be in their best interests or in which shareholders may receive a
substantial premium for their shares over the then current market value or over their cost bases in
such shares. As a result, shareholders who might wish to participate in an unsolicited tender offer
may not have an opportunity to do so. In addition, to the extent that provisions of Delaware law
enable the board of directors to resist a takeover or a change in control of New Planet, such
provisions could make it more difficult to change New Planets existing board of directors and
management.
COMPARISON OF THE CHARTERS AND BYLAWS OF THE COMPANY AND NEW PLANET
There are significant similarities between the Delaware Certificate and the Companys current
amended and restated articles of incorporation (the California Articles). For example neither
the Delaware Certificate nor the California Articles provide for a classified Board of Directors.
We have also provided that the Delaware Certificate and Delaware Bylaws contain certain
provisions that will enable shareholders of New Planet to have rights similar to those that are
automatically applicable to Old Planet but that are not required by Delaware law. Specifically,
under California law holders of ten percent of the Companys shares have the right to call special
meetings of shareholders; the Delaware Bylaws would provide shareholders of New Planet the same
right. In addition, under California law, shareholders have the right to take action in lieu of a
meeting by unanimous written consent; shareholders of New Planet will have the same right because
the Delaware Certificate does not preclude shareholders from acting by written consent.
The following discussion is a summary of the material differences between the California
Articles and bylaws (California Bylaws) of Old Planet and the Delaware Certificate and Delaware
Bylaws. All statements herein are qualified in their entirety by reference to the respective
corporation laws of California and Delaware and the full text of the California Articles and
California Bylaws and the Delaware Certificate and Delaware Bylaws. Approval by our shareholders
of the reincorporation merger will automatically result in the adoption of all the provisions set
forth in the Delaware Certificate and the Delaware Bylaws. A copy of the Delaware Certificate is
attached hereto as Appendix D and a copy of the Delaware Bylaws is attached hereto as Exhibit D.
The California Articles and California Bylaws are on file with the SEC and are available from the
Company upon request.
Cumulative Voting.
Cumulative voting entitles a shareholder to cast as many votes as there are directors to be
elected, multiplied by the number of shares registered in such shareholders name. The shareholder
may cast all of such votes for a single nominee or may distribute them among any two or more
nominees. Under California law, shareholders of the corporation have the right to cumulative
voting unless the corporation has outstanding shares listed on the New York Stock Exchange or the
American Stock Exchange, or has outstanding securities qualified for trading on the NASDAQ national
market and the corporation opts out of cumulative voting. Shareholders of the Company currently
have the right to cumulative voting.
Under Delaware law, cumulative voting in the election of directors is not permitted unless
specifically provided for in a Companys charter or bylaws. The Delaware Certificate will not
provide the cumulative voting. Therefore, shareholders would not have the right to cumulative
voting if the reincorporation proposal is approved.
Filling Vacancies on the Board of Directors
Under California law, any vacancy on the Board other than one created by removal of a director
may be filled by the Board. If the number of directors is less than a quorum, a vacancy may be
filled by the unanimous written consent of the directors then in office, by the affirmative vote of
a majority of the directors at a meeting held pursuant to notice or waivers of notice or by a sole
remaining director. A vacancy created by removal of a director may be filled by the Board only if
so authorized by a corporations articles of incorporation or by a bylaw provision approved by the
corporations shareholders. Neither the California Articles nor the California Bylaws permit
directors to fill vacancies created by the removal of a director, except under certain limited
circumstances.
Under Delaware law, vacancies and newly created directorships may be filled by a majority of
directors then in office, even if less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director, unless
otherwise provided in a corporations Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws (or
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unless the Certificate of Incorporation directs that a particular class of stock is to elect
such director(s), in which case a majority of the directors elected by such class, or a sole
remaining director so elected, shall fill such vacancy or newly created directorship). The
Delaware Bylaws provide that any vacancy, including any vacancy created by the removal of a
director by the shareholders of New Planet, may be filled by a majority of the directors then in
office, even if less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director.
Monetary Liability of Directors.
The California Articles and the Delaware Certificate both provide for the elimination of
personal monetary liability of directors to the fullest extent permissible under the law of the
respective states. The provision eliminating monetary liability of directors set forth in the
Delaware Certificate is potentially more expansive than the corresponding provision in the
California Articles due to differences between California and Delaware law. For a more detailed
explanation of the foregoing, see Significant Differences Between the Corporation Laws of
California and Delaware Limitation of Liability and Indemnification, below.
Indemnification.
The Delaware Certificate permits New Planet to indemnify its officers and directors to the
fullest extent permitted under Delaware law. The Delaware Bylaws require New Planet to indemnify
and hold harmless each person who was or is a party, or threatened to be made a party, or is
involved in any proceeding by reason of the fact that he or she is or was, or has agreed to become,
a director, officer, employee or agent of New Planet, or is or was serving at the request of New
Planet as a director, officer, or employee, or in a similar capacity with another entity, or by
reason of any action alleged to have been taken or omitted in such capacity, against all expenses,
(including attorneys fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement reasonably incurred
and suffered by or for him or her in connection with such proceeding or in any related appeal,
provided that if the proceeding was initiated by the indemnified person, such proceeding must be
authorized by the board of directors of the corporation.
Expenses incurred by an officer or director in defending an action may be paid in advance,
under Delaware law, if such director or officer undertakes to repay such amounts if it is
ultimately determined that he or she is not entitled to indemnification. In addition, Delaware law
authorizes a corporation to purchase indemnity insurance for the benefit of its officers,
directors, employees and agents whether or not the corporation would have the power to indemnify
against the liability covered by the policy.
The California Articles authorized the Company to provide indemnification of agents for breach
of duty to the Company and its shareholders and the California Bylaws require the Company to
indemnify its directors to the fullest extent not prohibited under California law. In addition,
the California Bylaws allow the Company to indemnify its officers, employees and agents pursuant to
California law.
For a further discussion of indemnification see the paragraph below entitled Significant
Differences Between the Corporation Laws of California and Delaware Indemnification and
Limitation of Liability.
Bylaw Amendments.
Under California law, the Bylaws may be amended by either the affirmative vote of the majority
of the outstanding shares entitled to vote, or subject to certain limitations, by approval of the
Board. The California Articles provide that the Board of Directors shall have the power to adopt,
amend, alter or repeal the Bylaws, other than a Bylaw changing the maximum or minimum number of
directors or changing whether the Board is fixed or variable, which may only be adopted by the
affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority of the votes entitled to be cast in any
annual election of directors.
The Delaware Certificate provides that the Bylaws may be adopted, repealed, altered or amended
by either the affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority of the votes entitled to be
cast in any annual election of directors or by approval of the Board.
SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE CORPORATION LAWS OF CALIFORNIA AND DELAWARE
The following provides a summary of major substantive differences between the Corporation Laws
of California and Delaware. It is not an exhaustive description of all differences between the two
states laws.
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Shareholder Approval of Certain Business Combinations
Delaware. Under Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, a Delaware
corporation is prohibited from engaging in a business combination with an interested
stockholder for three years following the date that such person or entity becomes an interested
stockholder. With certain exceptions, an interested stockholder is a person or entity who or which
owns, individually or with or through certain other persons or entities, 15% or more of the
corporations outstanding voting shares (including any rights to acquire shares pursuant to an
option, warrant, agreement, arrangement, or understanding, or upon the exercise of conversion or
exchange rights, and shares with respect to which the person or entity has voting rights only). The
three-year moratorium imposed by Section 203 on business combinations does not apply if (i) prior
to the date on which such stockholder becomes an interested stockholder the board of directors of
the subject corporation approves either the business combination or the transaction that resulted
in the person or entity becoming an interested stockholder; (ii) upon consummation of the
transaction that made him or her an interested stockholder, the interested stockholder owns at
least 85% of the corporations voting shares outstanding at the time the transaction commenced
(excluding from the 85% calculation shares owned by directors who are also officers of the subject
corporation and shares held by employee stock plans that do not give employee participants the
right to decide confidentially whether to accept a tender or exchange offer); or (iii) on or after
the date such person or entity becomes an interested stockholder, the board approves the business
combination and it is also approved at a stockholders meeting by 66 2/3% of the outstanding voting
shares not owned by the interested stockholder. Although a Delaware corporation to which Section
203 applies may elect not to be governed by Section 203, the Board intends that New Planet be, and
New Planet has elected to be, governed by Section 203.
The Company believes that Section 203 will encourage any potential acquiror to negotiate with
New Planets board of directors. Section 203 also might have the effect of limiting the ability of
a potential acquiror to make a two-tiered bid for New Planet in which all stockholders would not be
treated equally. Shareholders should note, however, that the application of Section 203 to New
Planet will confer upon the board of directors the power to reject a proposed business combination
in certain circumstances, even though a potential acquiror may be offering a substantial premium
for New Planets shares over the then-current market price. Section 203 would also discourage
certain potential acquirors unwilling to comply with its provisions.
California. California law provides that, in the case of a cash and certain other
mergers of a California corporation with another corporation, where the latter corporation or
certain of its affiliates own shares having more than 50% but less than 90% of the voting power of
that first corporation, the merger must be approved by all of the first corporations shareholders
or the California Commissioner of Corporations must determine after a hearing that the terms and
conditions of the merger are fair. This provision of California law may have the effect of making a
cash-out merger by a majority shareholder more difficult to accomplish. Although Delaware law
does not parallel California law in this respect, under some circumstances Section 203 of the
Delaware General Corporation Law does provide protection to stockholders against coercive
two-tiered bids for a corporation in which the stockholders are not treated equally.
Classified Board of Directors
A classified board is one on which a certain number, but not all, of the directors are elected
on a rotating basis each year.
Delaware. Delaware law permits a corporation to establish a classified board of
directors, pursuant to which the directors can be divided into as many as three classes with
staggered three-year terms of office, with only one class of directors standing for election each
year. New Planets Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws do not provide for a classified board.
California. Under California law, certain publicly traded companies may adopt a
classified board of directors by adopting amendments to their charter or bylaws, which amendments
must be approved by the shareholders. Old Planets Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws do not
currently provide for a classified board.
Removal of Directors
Delaware. Under Delaware law, any director or the entire board of directors of a
corporation that does not have a classified board of directors or cumulative voting may be removed
with or without cause with the approval of at least a majority of the outstanding shares entitled
to vote at an election of directors. New Planets Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws do not
provide for a classified board, and, therefore, directors can be removed with or without cause.
California. Under California law, any director or the entire board of directors may
be removed with or without cause, with the approval of a majority of the outstanding shares
entitled to vote; however, no individual director may be removed (unless the entire board is
removed) if the number of votes cast against such removal, or not consenting in writing to such
removal, would be sufficient to elect the director under cumulative voting.
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Limitation of Liability
California law and Delaware law both permit a corporation to adopt a charter provision
eliminating or limiting, with exceptions, the monetary liability of a director to the corporation
or its shareholders for breach of the directors duty.
Delaware. New Planets Certificate of Incorporation eliminates the liability of
directors to the corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty
as directors to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law, as that law exists currently and as
it may be amended in the future. Under Delaware law, such a provision may not eliminate or limit a
directors monetary liability for: (i) breaches of the directors duty of loyalty to the
corporation or its stockholders; (ii) acts or omissions not in good faith or involving intentional
misconduct or knowing violations of law; (iii) the payment of unlawful dividends or stock
repurchases or redemptions; or (iv) transactions in which the director received an improper
personal benefit. This provision in New Planets Certificate of Incorporation also does not
eliminate or limit a directors liability for violations of federal law (such as the federal
securities laws) and certain state laws (including state securities laws), or affect the
availability of non-monetary remedies such as injunctive relief or rescission.
California. California law permits California corporations to include, in their
charters, a provision eliminating or limiting the monetary liability of the corporations directors
to the corporation or its shareholders for breaches of their duties as directors, subject to
exceptions that are similar but not identical to the exceptions specified by Delaware law. Old
Planets Articles of Incorporation presently includes a comparable provision under California law.
In some circumstances, monetary liability of directors and officers could arise under California
law and Old Planets Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws that would be eliminated under Delaware
law and New Planets Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws.
Indemnification
California and Delaware each have laws, similar in some respects but not identical, regarding
indemnification by a corporation of its officers, directors, employees, and agents. Old Planet has
indemnification agreements with its officers and directors indemnifying them to the fullest extent
not prohibited under California law, and New Planet anticipates, if the Reincorporation is
approved, entering into similar agreements with its officers and directors. Although the law in
this regard is not certain, shareholders who vote in favor of the Delaware Reincorporation, and
thereby approve the new indemnification agreements, may be prevented from challenging the validity
of the indemnification agreements in a subsequent court proceeding.
The indemnification and limitation of liability provisions of California law, and not Delaware
law, will apply to actions of the directors and officers of Old Planet made prior to the
Reincorporation. Nevertheless, the Board has recognized in considering the Reincorporation that the
individual directors have a personal interest in obtaining the application of Delaware law to such
indemnity and limitation of liability issues affecting them and the Company. In the event
liabilities arise from events occurring after Reincorporation, the application of Delaware law and
the New Planet Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws would result in an additional expense to the
Company to the extent that any director or officer is actually indemnified in circumstances where
indemnification would not be available under California law and the Old Planet Articles of
Incorporation and Bylaws. The Board believes, however, that the overall effect of the
Reincorporation is to provide a corporate legal environment that enhances the Companys ability to
attract and retain high quality outside directors and thus benefits the interests of the Company
and its shareholders.
For a discussion of the indemnification provisions in Californias Articles and California
Bylaws and New Planets Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws, see the paragraph above entitled
The Charter and Bylaws of Old Planet and New Planet Indemnification.
There is no pending or, to the Companys knowledge, threatened litigation to which any of its
directors is a party in which the rights of the Company or its shareholders would be affected if
the Company currently were subject to the provisions of Delaware law rather than California law and
the Old Planet indemnification agreements.
Delaware. Delaware law generally permits the indemnification of expenses (including
attorneys fees), judgments, fines, and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred
in the defense or settlement of a direct, derivative, or third-party action, provided there is a
determination by a majority vote of a disinterested quorum of the directors or a committee of the
board, by independent legal counsel, or by the stockholders, that the person seeking
indemnification acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in (or not
opposed to) the best interests of the corporation and, with respect to any criminal action, had
no reasonable cause to believe the conduct was unlawful. Without court approval, however, no
indemnification may be made in respect of any action by the corporation, including any derivative
action, in which the person was adjudged liable.
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Delaware law requires indemnification of reasonable defense expenses incurred by a director or
officer, in any such proceeding, to the extent the director or officer was successful in the
defense of the proceeding. Expenses incurred by an officer or director in defending an action may
be advanced before the conclusion of a proceeding, under Delaware law, if the individual undertakes
to repay such amounts if it ultimately is determined that he or she is not entitled to
indemnification. In addition, Delaware law authorizes a corporation to purchase insurance for the
benefit of its officers and directors whether or not the corporation would have the power to
indemnify against the liability covered by the policy but subject to limits imposed by insurance
law.
California. California law permits a California corporation to indemnify any
director, officer, employee, or agent of the corporation for expenses, monetary damages, fines, and
settlement amounts to the extent, as determined by a majority vote of a disinterested quorum of
directors, independent legal counsel, disinterested shareholders, or the court in which the
proceeding is pending, that the individual acted in good faith and in a manner he or she believed
to be in the best interests of the corporation and, with respect to any criminal action, had no
reasonable cause to believe the conduct was unlawful. California law does not permit
indemnification if the person is held liable to the corporation, including in a derivative action,
except to the extent that an appropriate court concludes that despite the adjudication of liability
but in view of all the circumstances, the person is fairly and reasonably entitled to
indemnification for those expenses that the court deems proper.
California law requires indemnification of reasonable defense expenses incurred by a director,
officer, employee or agent, in any such proceeding, to the extent the director, officer, employee
or agent was successful in the defense of the proceeding. Expenses incurred by an officer,
director, employee or agent in defending an action may be advanced before the conclusion of a
proceeding, under California law, if the individual undertakes to repay such amounts if it
ultimately is determined that he or she is not entitled to indemnification. In addition,
California law authorizes a corporation to purchase insurance for the benefit of its officers,
directors, employees, and agents whether or not the corporation would have the power to indemnify
against the liability covered by the policy but subject to limits imposed by insurance law.
Inspection of Shareholder List and Books and Records
Both California and Delaware law allow any shareholder to inspect the shareholder list for a
purpose reasonably related to such persons interest as a shareholder. California law provides, in
addition, for an absolute right to inspect and copy the corporations shareholder list by persons
holding an aggregate of 5% or more of the corporations voting shares, or shareholders holding an
aggregate of 1% or more of such shares who have filed a Schedule 14A with the SEC. Finally,
California law permits any shareholder, on written demand to the corporation, to inspect the
corporations accounting books and records and minutes of proceedings of the shareholders and Board
and committees of the Board for any purpose reasonably related to the shareholders interest as
such. Delaware law also permits any stockholder of record, upon compliance with procedures
specified in the Delaware General Corporation Law, to inspect a list of stockholders entitled to
vote at a meeting and the corporations other books and records for any proper purpose reasonably
related to such persons interest as a stockholder. However, Delaware law contains no provision
comparable to the absolute right of inspection provided by California law to certain shareholders.
Dividends and Repurchases of Shares
California law dispenses with the concepts of par value of shares as well as statutory
definitions of capital, surplus, and the like. The concepts of par value, capital, and surplus
exist under Delaware law. The Company has never paid a cash dividend, and New Planet does not
anticipate paying cash dividends in the immediate future.
Delaware. Delaware law permits a corporation to declare and pay dividends out of
surplus or, if there is no surplus, out of net profits for the fiscal year in which the dividend is
declared and/or for the preceding fiscal year as long as the amount of capital of the corporation
following the declaration and payment of the dividend is not less than the aggregate amount of the
capital represented by the issued and outstanding shares of all classes having a preference upon
the distribution of assets. In addition, Delaware law generally provides that a corporation may
redeem or repurchase its shares only if the capital of the corporation is not impaired and such
redemption or repurchase would not impair the capital of the corporation.
California. Under California law, a corporation may not make any distribution to its
shareholders unless either: (i) the corporations retained earnings immediately prior to the
proposed distribution equal or exceed the amount of the proposed distribution, or (ii) immediately
after giving effect to such distribution, the corporations assets (exclusive of goodwill,
capitalized research and
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development expenses, and deferred charges) would be at least equal to 125% of its liabilities
(not including deferred taxes, deferred income, and other deferred credits), and the corporations
current assets would be at least equal to its current liabilities (or 125% of its current
liabilities if the average pre-tax and pre-interest expense earnings for the preceding two fiscal
years were less than the average interest expense for such years). Such tests are applied to
California corporations on a consolidated basis.
Shareholder Voting
Amendment of Charter Documents. Under California and Delaware law, the provisions of
a corporations charter document may be amended by the affirmative vote of the holders of a simple
majority of the outstanding shares entitled to vote on such an amendment. California law permits
the board of directors to amend the corporations articles of incorporation after shares have been
issued without a vote of shareholders in certain circumstances, including to adopt an amendment
effecting a stock split where a corporation has only one class of shares. Delaware law contains no
comparable provision.
Statutory Mergers. Delaware law does not require the vote of the stockholders of a
Delaware parent corporation whose subsidiary is involved in a merger with another corporation
unless the parent corporation itself is a constituent corporation in the merger. Under California
law, the vote of the shareholders of a California parent corporation is required in certain
circumstances when the California corporations subsidiary merges with another corporation. Those
circumstances include the situation in which shares of the California parent corporation are issued
to the shareholders of the acquired company and the shareholders of the California parent
corporation immediately prior to the merger own less than 83.3% of the California parent
corporations shares immediately following the merger.
Both California and Delaware law generally require that the holders of a majority of the
shares of the constituent corporations in a statutory merger approve the merger. However, Delaware
law does not require a vote of stockholders of the surviving corporation in a merger (unless the
corporation provides otherwise in its certificate of incorporation) if (i) the merger agreement
does not amend the corporations existing certificate of incorporation; (ii) each share of the
surviving corporation outstanding immediately before the effective date of the merger is an
identical outstanding share after the merger; and (iii) either no shares of common stock of the
surviving corporation and no shares, securities, or obligations convertible into such stock are to
be issued or delivered under the plan of merger, or the authorized unissued shares or shares of
common stock of the surviving corporation to be issued or delivered under the plan of merger plus
those initially issuable upon conversion of any other shares, securities, or obligations to be
issued or delivered under such plan do not exceed 20% of the shares of common stock of such
corporation outstanding immediately prior to the effective date of the merger. California law
contains a similar exception to its voting requirements for reorganizations where shareholders or
the corporation itself, or both, immediately prior to the reorganization will own immediately after
the reorganization equity securities constituting more than 83.3% of the voting power of the
surviving or acquiring corporation or its parent entity.
Action by Written Consent
Delaware. Under Delaware law, and unless otherwise provided in a Delaware
corporations certificate of incorporation, any action that may be taken at a stockholders meeting
may be taken without a meeting if a written consent, setting forth the action so taken, is signed
by the holders of outstanding stock having sufficient votes to take such action at a meeting at
which all shares entitled to vote on such action were present and voting. New Planets Certificate
of Incorporation does not contain any provision limiting the ability of stockholders to take action
by written consent.
California. Under California law, and unless otherwise provided in a California
corporations articles of incorporation, any action that may be taken at a shareholders meeting
may be taken without a meeting if a written consent, setting forth the action so taken, is signed
by the holders of outstanding shares having sufficient votes to take such action at a meeting at
which all shares entitled to vote on such action were present and voting. Californias Articles do
not contain any provision limiting the ability of shareholders to take action by written consent.
Appraisal Rights
Under both California and Delaware law, a shareholder of a corporation participating in
certain major corporate transactions may, under varying circumstances, be entitled to appraisal
rights, pursuant to which such shareholder may receive cash in the amount of the fair market value
of his, her or its shares in lieu of the consideration he, she or it would otherwise receive in the
transaction.
Delaware. Under Delaware law, such fair market value is determined exclusive of any
element of value arising from the accomplishment or expectation of the merger or consolidation, and
such appraisal rights are not available: (i) with respect to the sale,
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lease, or exchange of all or substantially all of the assets of a corporation; (ii) with
respect to a merger or consolidation by a corporation the shares of which are either listed on a
national securities exchange or are held of record by more than 2,000 holders if such stockholders
receive only shares of the surviving corporation or shares of any other corporation that are either
listed on a national securities exchange or held of record by more than 2,000 holders, plus cash in
lieu of fractional shares of such corporations; or (iii) to stockholders of a corporation surviving
a merger if no vote of the stockholders of the surviving corporation is required to approve the
merger under Delaware law.
California. The limitations on the availability of appraisal rights under California
law are different from those under Delaware law. Shareholders of a California corporation whose
shares are listed on a national securities exchange generally do not have such appraisal rights
unless the holders of at least 5% of the class of outstanding shares claim the right, or transfer
of such shares is restricted by the corporation or any law or regulation. Appraisal rights are also
unavailable if the shareholders of a corporation or the corporation itself, or both, immediately
prior to the reorganization will own immediately after the reorganization equity securities
constituting more than 83.3% of the voting power of the surviving or acquiring corporation or its
parent entity. California law generally affords appraisal rights in sale of assets reorganizations.
Under California dissenters law, fair market value is measured as of the day before the first
announcement of the terms of a merger, excluding any appreciation or depreciation in stock value as
a result of the proposed action.
Fairness Opinion Requirement
California law provides that, except in certain circumstances, when a tender offer or a
proposal for a reorganization or for a sale of assets is made by an interested party (generally a
controlling or managing party of the target corporation), an affirmative opinion in writing as to
the fairness of the consideration to be paid to the shareholders must be delivered to the
shareholders. This fairness opinion requirement does not apply to a corporation that does not have
shares held of record by at least 100 persons, or to a transaction that has been qualified under
selected provisions of California state securities laws. Furthermore, if a tender of shares or vote
is sought pursuant to an interested partys proposal and a later proposal is made by another party
at least ten days prior to the date of acceptance of the interested party proposal, the
shareholders must be informed of the later offer and be afforded a reasonable opportunity to
withdraw any vote, consent, or proxy, or to withdraw any tendered shares. Delaware law has no
comparable provision.
Dissolution
Delaware. Under Delaware law, unless the board of directors approves the proposal to
dissolve, the dissolution must be unanimously approved by all the stockholders entitled to vote
thereon. Only if the dissolution is initially approved by the board of directors may the
dissolution be approved by a simple majority of the outstanding shares of the corporations stock
entitled to vote. In the event of such a board-initiated dissolution, Delaware law allows a
Delaware corporation to include in its certificate of incorporation a supermajority (greater than a
simple majority) voting requirement in connection with dissolutions. New Planets Certificate of
Incorporation contains no such supermajority voting requirement.
California. Under California law, shareholders holding 50% or more of the total
voting power of the corporation may elect to require a corporations dissolution, with or without
the approval of the corporations board of directors, and this right may not be modified by the
articles of incorporation. In any demand for voluntary dissolution by only 50% of the voting power
of a California corporation, the Company or, if the Company does not elect to purchase, the
shareholders not voting for dissolution of the corporation may avoid the dissolution of the
corporation by purchasing for cash at fair value the shares owned by the parties initiating the
dissolution proceeding. In addition, California law provides that 50% or more of the directors in
office or shareholders holding 33 1/3% or more of the total outstanding shares may file a complaint
in Superior Court for involuntary dissolution on any one or more of the grounds specified under
California law.
Interested Director Transactions
Under both California and Delaware law, certain contracts or transactions in which one or more
of a corporations directors has an interest are not void or voidable simply because of such
interest, provided that certain conditions are met, such as obtaining required disinterested board
approval, fulfilling the requirements of good faith and full disclosure, or proving the fairness of
the transaction. With minor exceptions, the conditions are similar under California and Delaware
law.
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Loans to Officers and Employees
Delaware. Under Delaware law, a Delaware corporation may make loans to, guarantee the
obligations of, or otherwise assist its officers or other employees and those of its subsidiaries
(including directors who are also officers or employees) when such action, in the judgment of the
directors, may reasonably be expected to benefit the corporation.
California. Under California law, any loan or guaranty to or for the benefit of a
director or officer of the corporation or its parent requires approval of the corporations
shareholders unless an employee benefit plan authorizing the loan or guaranty was approved by
shareholders owning a majority of the outstanding shares of the corporation. However, under
California law, shareholders of any corporation with 100 or more shareholders of record may approve
a bylaw authorizing the board of directors alone to approve loans or guaranties to or on behalf of
officers (whether or not such officers are directors) if the board of directors determines that any
such loan or guaranty may reasonably be expected to benefit the corporation. Old Planets Bylaws
include such a provision. Old Planets Bylaws authorize loans to officers and directors in
accordance with California law.
Both Old Planet and New Planet (assuming the Reincorporation is consummated) are prohibited
from making loans to their respective officers and directors pursuant to Section 402 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Shareholder Derivative Suits
Delaware. Under Delaware law, a stockholder may bring a derivative action on behalf
of the corporation only if the stockholder was a stockholder of the corporation at the time of the
transaction in question or if his, her or its stock thereafter devolved upon him, her or it by
operation of law. Delaware does not have a bonding requirement.
California. California law provides that a shareholder bringing a derivative action
on behalf of a corporation need not have been a shareholder at the time of the transaction in
question, provided that certain tests are met. California law also provides that the corporation or
the defendant in a derivative suit may make a motion to the court for an order requiring the
plaintiff shareholder to furnish a security bond.
CERTAIN UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES
The following is a discussion of certain United States federal income tax considerations that
may be relevant to the Companys shareholders who receive shares of New Planet Common Stock in
exchange for their shares of the Company Common Stock as a result of the Reincorporation. The
discussion addresses only the specific United States federal income tax consequences set forth
below and does not address any other federal, state, local or foreign income, estate, gift,
transfer, sales, use, or other tax consequences that may result from the Reincorporation or any
other transaction, including any transaction undertaken in connection with the Reincorporation. The
discussion does not address all of the tax consequences of the Reincorporation that may be relevant
to particular shareholders of the Company, such as dealers in securities, or those shareholders who
acquired their shares upon the exercise of options, nor does it address the tax consequences to
holders of options or other rights to acquire shares of the Company Common Stock. IN VIEW OF THE
VARYING NATURE OF SUCH TAX CONSEQUENCES, EACH SHAREHOLDER IS URGED TO CONSULT HIS, HER OR ITS OWN
TAX ADVISOR AS TO THE SPECIFIC TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE REINCORPORATION, INCLUDING THE APPLICABILITY
OF FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, AND FOREIGN TAX LAWS.
Subject to the limitations, qualifications, and exceptions described herein, and assuming the
Reincorporation qualifies as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code, the
following tax consequences generally will result:
(a) No gain or loss will be recognized by holders of the Company Common Stock upon receipt of
New Planet Common Stock pursuant to the Reincorporation;
(b) The aggregate tax basis of the New Planet Common Stock received by each shareholder in the
Reincorporation will be equal to the aggregate tax basis of the Company Common Stock surrendered
in exchange therefor; and
(c) The holding period of the New Planet Common Stock received by each shareholder of the
Company will include the period for which such shareholder held the Company Common Stock
surrendered in exchange therefor, provided that the Company Common Stock was held by the
shareholder as a capital asset at the time of the Reincorporation.
The Company has not requested a ruling from the Internal Revenue Service, nor an opinion from
its outside legal counsel, with respect to the federal income tax consequences of the
Reincorporation under the Code. In any case, such an opinion would neither bind the IRS nor
preclude it from asserting a contrary position.
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State, local, or foreign income tax consequences to shareholders may vary from the federal tax
consequences described above.
The Company should not recognize gain or loss for federal income tax purposes as a result of
the Reincorporation, and New Planet should succeed, without adjustment, to the federal income tax
attributes of the Company.
SECURITIES ACT CONSEQUENCES
The shares of the New Planet common stock to be issued in exchange for shares of the Company
common stock are not being registered under the Securities Act of 1933. In that regard, New Planet
is relying on Rule 145(a)(2) under the Securities Act, which provides that a merger which has as
its sole purpose a change in the domicile of a corporation does not involve the sale of securities
for purposes of the Securities Act of 1933, and on interpretations of that rule by the SEC, which
indicate that the making of certain changes in the Companys Articles of Incorporation which could
otherwise be made only with the approval of the shareholders of either corporation does not render
Rule 145(a)(2) inapplicable.
After the Reincorporation, New Planet will continue to file periodic reports and other
documents with the SEC and provide to its stockholders the same type of information that the
Company has previously filed and provided. Stockholders holding restricted shares of the Company
common stock will have shares of New Planet common stock that are subject to the same restrictions
on transfer as those to which their present shares are subject, and their stock certificates, if
surrendered for replacement certificates representing shares of New Planet common stock, will bear
the same restrictive legend as appears on their present stock certificates. For purposes of
computing compliance with the holding period requirement of Rule 144 under the Securities Act of
1933, stockholders will be deemed to have acquired their shares of New Planet common stock on the
date full payment of the purchase price was made for the shares of the Company common stock. In
summary, New Planet and its stockholders will be in the same respective positions under Rule 144
after the merger as were the Company and its shareholders prior to the merger.
INTEREST OF CERTAIN PERSONS IN, OR IN OPPOSITION TO, MATTERS TO BE ACTED UPON
As the Company anticipates that the officers and directors of New Planet (who are currently the
officers and directors of the Company) will enter into new indemnification agreements, they may be
deemed to have a personal interest in the Delaware Reincorporation. Other than as set forth in the
preceding sentence, no person who has been a director or officer of the Company at any time since
the beginning of the last fiscal year, nominee for election as a director of the Company, nor
associate of the foregoing persons has any substantial interest, direct or indirect, in the
Companys change of state of incorporation that differs from that of other shareholders of the
Company. No director of the Company opposed the Delaware Reincorporation.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE IN FAVOR OF PROPOSAL ONE.
PROPOSAL 2
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
There are seven (7) nominees for the seven Board positions presently authorized by the
Companys current Bylaws. Each director to be elected will hold office until the next Annual
Meeting of Shareholders and until his/her successor is elected and has qualified, or until such
directors earlier death, resignation or removal.
Shares represented by executed proxies will be voted, if authority to do so is not withheld,
for the election of the nominees named below. In the event that any nominee should be unavailable
for election as a result of an unexpected occurrence, such shares will be voted for the election of
such substitute nominee as management may propose. Each person nominated for election has agreed to
serve if elected and management has no reason to believe that any nominee will be unable to serve.
In any election of directors, the candidates receiving the highest number of affirmative votes
cast at the meeting will be elected directors of the Company up to the authorized number of
positions on the Board.
Nominees
The names of the nominees and certain information about each person is set forth below:
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Name |
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Age |
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Principal Occupation |
Scott L. Glenn
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56 |
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Chairman of the Board of Directors, President
and Chief Executive Officer and Business
Executive |
Eric B. Freedus
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56 |
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Director, Attorney |
H.M. Busby
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67 |
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Director, Private Investor |
Michael Trinkle
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53 |
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Business Executive |
Ellen M. Preston
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51 |
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Business Consultant |
Edward Steube
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62 |
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Director, Chief Executive Officer of Subsidiary |
Michael Walsh
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46 |
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Director, Business Executive |
All of the nominees are currently Directors of the Company. Directors of the Company are
elected annually and there are no agreements with respect to nominating or electing any director in
the future.
Scott L. Glenn was elected to the Board and appointed Chairman, President and Chief Executive
Officer of Planet in November 2004. Since October 2000 he, or an affiliated entity controlled by
him, has been the Manager and a member of Allergy Free, LLC. Mr. Glenn is also the Managing Partner
of Windamere Venture Partners and its investment funds (Windamere I, LLC, Windamere II, LLC, and
Windamere III, LLC), and has been since 1996. He also currently serves as a director and founder of
GlobalEdge, Inc. (a medical education company), Kanisa Pharmaceuticals (an oncology drug
development company), Cadence Pharmaceuticals (drug development company for hospital based drugs),
Veras Pharmaceuticals (pediatric drug development company), Somaxon Pharmaceuticals (psychiatric
drug development company), and Conception Technologies through SR Technology Associates (management
company for Windamere Funds that holds a forty percent (40%) interest in Conception Technologies).
Previously, from 1988 until 1995, Mr. Glenn served as President/CEO, and then Chairman of Quidel
Corporation, a leading point of care diagnostic business. Before serving in those capacities from
1983 through 1988, Mr. Glenn was vice president of development/operations of Quidel. From 1984 to
1992, Mr. Glenn served in numerous management positions, including Division/General Manager at
Allergan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Mr. Glenn has a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Accounting
from California State University at Fullerton.
Eric B. Freedus was elected to the Board in January 2005. Mr. Freedus has been an attorney in
private practice since 1974 and is currently the president of the law firm of Frank and Freedus,
APC. Mr. Freedus currently focuses his law practice in the area of special education litigation.
Mr. Freedus received his undergraduate degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo in
1971 and his law degree from the University of Toledo in 1974.
H. M. Mac Busby has been a director of the Company since August 1997 when he was elected by
the members of the Board of Directors to fill a vacancy on the Board. Mr. Busby was President and
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company from February 2003 until
November 2004. In May 2003, Mr. Busby was appointed Secretary of the Company. Mr. Busby began his
career in 1966 at Wisconsin Centrifugal, Inc. which included the position of Manager of Industrial
and Public Relations. Mr. Busby has also served as Vice President of Human Relations and
Administration for MCA Financial, Inc., a subsidiary of MCA, Inc. Mr. Busby was Chairman of Sun
Protective International and Sun-Gard USA. Mr. Busby earned his B.S. in Business Administration
from Indiana University.
Michael A. Trinkle currently serves as President of Conception Technologies, LP, a medical
device company focused on reproductive medicine, and has held the position since 1993. Mr. Trinkle
was also a member of Allergy Free, LLC, and served as its President from August 2001 to March 31,
2004. During the 15 years prior to joining Conception Technologies, LP, Mr. Trinkle was employed by
Allergan Pharmaceuticals where he held management positions in the areas of operations, sales,
marketing, and quality assurance. Mr. Trinkle was elected to the Board in November 2004.
Ellen M. Preston was a member of Allergy Free, LLC, since October 2000. In addition to being a
member of Allergy Free, LLC, since 1998, Ms. Preston has been a business consultant advising
medical device companies in the areas of strategic market assessment, business development, brand
development and strategy, and communications. From 2000 until 2002, Ms. Preston was a venture
partner with Windamere Venture Partners. While with Windamere Venture Partners, Ms. Preston was a
founder of Dexcom, Inc., a corporation engaged in the development of an implantable glucose sensor,
and founded Miramedica, Inc. a company specializing in computer-aided detection. Ms. Preston served
as interim president of Miramedica, Inc., which was sold to Kodak in 2003. From 1997-1998, Ms.
Preston was Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Amira Medical, Inc. She held a similar
position with Biopsys Medical, Inc. from 1996-1997. Ms. Preston was elected to the Board in
November 2004.
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Edward Steube served as Chief Executive Officer and Director of Allergy Control Products since
2002. Prior to Joining ACP, he was a member of executive management of New York Bancorp, and prior
to that a Principal in the investment banking division of Kidder Peabody and Co, Inc., a subsidiary
of GE Capital. Mr. Steube has a B.A. from Princeton University.
Michael Walsh was most recently Executive Chairman at Prometheus Laboratories, a specialty
pharmaceutical company, where he also held the positions of President, Chief Operating Officers,
and Chief Executive Officer. Previously, Mr. Walsh was with Quidel Corporation in a number of
senior executive roles including Director of Worldwide Marketing and Business Development and
Director of European Operations. Mr. Walsh has a B.S. from the University of Notre Dame and an
M.B.A. from Pepperdine University.
Board Committees and Meetings
The Board of Directors has an Audit Committee, a compensation Committee and Nominating
Committee. During 2005, the Board of Directors met and approved the following charters and
policies: Audit Committee Charter, Compensation Committee Charter, Nominating and Governance
Committee Charter, Security Trading Policy and Corporate Ethics and Governance Policy.
During 2005, each Board member attended 75% or more of the aggregate of the meetings of the
Board, and of the meetings of the committees on which he or she served, held during the period for
which he or she was a member, respectively.
The Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed and audited financial statements with
management, and the Audit Committee has discussed with the independent registered accounting firm
the matters required to be discussed under SAS 61. Further the Audit Committee has received the
written disclosure and the letter from the independent registered accounting firm required in the
Independence Standards Board Standard #1 and has discussed with the independent registered
accounting firm their independence. The Audit Committee is comprised of Mike Trinkle and H.M.
Busby. Mr. Busby, as former Chief Financial Officer of Planet, serves as the committees financial
expert. Mr. Trinkle and Mr. Busby may not be considered independent directors because Mr. Trinkle
is the president of Conception Technologies, an affiliate of Mr. Glenn, and Mr. Busby is the former
CEO of Planet.
A copy of the Companys Charter of the Audit Committee is available for your review at
www.allergycontrol.com.
Nominating and Governance Committee
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
The function of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is to assist the Board of
Directors by (i) reviewing and recommending changes in certain policies regarding the nomination of
directors to the Board for its approval; (ii) identifying individuals qualified to become
directors; (iii) evaluating and recommending for the Boards selection nominees to fill positions
on the Board; and (iv) recommending changes in the Companys corporate governance policies to the
Board for its approval. The Committees policy is to identify potential nominees based on properly
submitted suggestions from any source and has established procedures to do so. In addition, the
Board may determine that it requires a director with a particular expertise or qualification and
will actively recruit such a candidate. Shareholders wishing to propose a director candidate for
nomination must provide timely notice of such nomination in accordance with the Companys By-laws.
The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee held one (1) meeting during fiscal 2005 and also
held informal discussions. The current members of the Committee are Michael Trinkle and Scott
Glenn. Mr. Glenn is not an independent director. Mr. Trinkle may not be considered an independent
director because Mr. Trinkle is the president of Conception Technologies, an affiliate of Mr.
Glenn.
A copy of the Companys Charter of the Nominating and Governance Committee is available for
your review at www.allergycontrol.com .
Code of Conduct and Ethics
Our Board of Directors has adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to all of our Directors,
officers and employees. The Code is available in print, without charge, to any stockholder who
requests a copy by writing to us at Planet Technologies, Inc., c/o Allergy Control Products, Inc.,
96 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877, Attention: Investor Relations. Each of our
Directors, officers, including our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and all of our
principal executive officers and employees is required to be familiar with the Code of Ethics and
to certify compliance annually. There have not been any waivers of the Code of Ethics relating to
any of our executive officers or Directors in the past year.
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Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act (Section 16(a)) requires the Companys directors and
executive officers and persons who won more than ten percent (10%) of a registered class of the
companys equity securities, to file with the SEC initial reports of ownership and reports of
changes in ownership of Common Stock and other equity securities of the Company. Officers,
directors, and greater than ten percent (10%) shareholders are required by SEC regulation to
furnish the Company with all copies of Section 16(a) forms they file.
To the Companys knowledge, based solely on a review of the copies of such reports furnished
to the Company and written representations that no other reports were required, during the fiscal
year ended December 31, 2005, all Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to its officers,
directors and greater than ten percent (10%) beneficial owners were filed.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Management
Set forth below is information regarding management of the Company.
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Name |
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Age |
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Position |
Scott L. Glenn
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55 |
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Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief
Executive Officer and Business Executive |
Francesca DiNota
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43 |
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Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, Chief Accounting Officer |
Edward J. Steube
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62 |
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Director, Chief Executive Officer of Subsidiary |
For biographical information of Scott L. Glenn and Edward J. Steube please refer to the
section of this proxy listing the nominees for the board of directors of the Company.
From 1998 through early 2005, Francesca DiNota served in various positions, lastly as Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer of Optima, Inc., a privately held ophthalmic goods
manufacturer and distributor. Prior to that, Ms. DiNota worked as a certified public accountant
for Capossela, Cohen, LLC, a regional public accounting firm. Ms. DiNota graduated from Iona
College with a BBA in accounting. Ms. DiNota is a certified public accountant qualified in the
State of New York and the State of Connecticut.
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the ownership of the Companys
Stock as of May 31, 2006 by: (i) each director and nominee for director; (ii) each of the Executive
Officers named in the Summary Compensation Table; (iii) all executive officers and directors of the
Company as a group; and (iv) all those known by the Company to be beneficial owners of more than
five percent (5%) of any class of the Companys Stock, based upon information reported to the
Company or publicly available reports filed with the SEC.
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Beneficial Ownership |
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Percentage of Class |
Title of Class |
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Name and Address of Beneficial Owner |
Number of Shares (1) |
Owned (2) |
Common |
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Scott L. Glenn (3) |
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1,690,807 |
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42.1% |
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6402 Cardeno Drive |
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La Jolla, CA 92037 |
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Common |
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Eric B. Freedus (4) |
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4,138 |
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0.1% |
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1202 Ketner Blvd., Ste. 6000 |
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San Diego, CA 92101 |
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Common |
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H.M. Busby (5) |
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5,568 |
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0.1% |
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3852 Alameda Place |
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San Diego, CA 92103 |
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Common |
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Michael A. Trinkle (5) |
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60,267 |
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1.5% |
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3495 Via Zara Court |
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Fallbrook, CA 92028 |
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Common |
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Ellen Preston (5) |
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47,816 |
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1.2% |
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1825 Sheridan Avenue |
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San Diego, CA 92103 |
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Common |
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All executive officers and directors as a group |
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1,808,598 |
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45.4% |
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Common |
|
John Dawson |
|
600,000 |
|
15.1% |
|
|
Shorehaven Road |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Southport, CT 06855 |
|
|
|
|
Common |
|
William and Lisa Barkett |
|
308,456 |
|
7.7% |
|
|
7544 Eads #F |
|
|
|
|
|
|
La Jolla, CA 92037 |
|
|
|
|
Common |
|
Windamere III, LLC (7) |
|
886,000 |
|
22.2% |
|
|
6402 Cardeno Dr. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
La Jolla, CA 92037 |
|
|
|
|
Common |
|
Fog City Fund, LLC |
|
500,000 |
|
12.5% |
|
|
2100 Green Street, #102 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
San Francisco, CA 94123 |
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|
|
(1) |
|
This table is based upon information supplied by officers, directors and principal shareholders
and Schedules 13D and 13G filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC). Unless
otherwise indicated in the footnotes to this table and subject to community property laws where
applicable, the Company believes that each of the shareholders named in this table has sole voting
and investment power with respect to the shares indicated as beneficially owned. These amounts
included shares granted under the 2000 Stock Option Plan in excess of Plan limits which are subject
to the approval of shareholders at the next annual meeting. |
|
(2) |
|
Percentage ownership is based upon the shares outstanding on April 10, 2006. |
24
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|
|
(3) |
|
Includes 770,806 shares owned by AF Partners, LLC, which is controlled by Mr. Glenn and 886,000
shares owned by Windamere III, LLC, over which Mr. Glenn shares control (see Note (7) below).
Includes options to purchase 34,001 shares which began vesting in 2005. Does not include 74,000
shares which expire on August 10, 2015 and which begin vesting on August 10, 2006. |
|
(4) |
|
Includes vested portion of 500 shares issuable upon exercise of stock options which expire on
January 18, 2015, and which began vesting on January 18, 2006 and 10,000 shares issuable upon
exercise of stock options which expire on January 25, 2015, and which began vesting on January 25,
2006. |
|
(5) |
|
Includes vested portion of 10,000 shares issuable upon exercise of stock options which expire
on January 25, 2015, which began vesting on January 25, 2006. |
|
(6) |
|
Includes 30,000 options granted on January 25, 2005 which became fully vested on December 31,
2005. Does not include 18,000 options granted on August 10, 2005 which begin vesting on August 10,
2006 and are subject to shareholders approval at the next shareholders meeting. |
|
(7) |
|
Windamere III, LLC, is under the joint control of Mr. Glenn and St. Paul Travelers Companies,
Inc., its affiliates Split-Rock Partners, LLC, and St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company,
whose business address is 385 Washington Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102. |
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Compensation of Directors and Executive Officers
Directors and Executive Officers may be granted options to purchase Common Stock under the
Companys 2000 Stock Incentive Plan (Plan). As of August 2005, the Shareholders approved an
amendment to the Plan to increase the authorized number of shares to 350,000 shares. On August 10,
2005, the Board of Directors approved an increase to the authorized number of shares from 350,000
to 500,000, which is subject to shareholder approval pursuant to Proposal 3 of this Proxy
Statement.
During 2005, the Board granted stock options to (a) Eric Freedus to purchase 10,500 shares of
Planet common stock at an exercise price of $3.00 per share as compensation for serving as a
director, (b) Mr. Busby, Mr. Trinkle, Mr. Walsh and Ms. Preston to purchase 10,000 shares each of
Planet common stock at an exercise price of $3.00 per share as compensation for serving as
directors, (c) Ms. White to purchase 30,000 shares at an exercise price of $3.00 for serving as an
officer of the Company, (d) Mr. Megargel to purchase 30,000 shares at an exercise price of $3.00
per share as compensation for serving as an officer of the Company and an additional 18,000 shares
at an exercise price of $2.70 per share, (e) Mr. Glenn to purchase 25,000 shares of Planet common
stock at an exercise price of $3.00 per share as compensation for serving as an officer of the
Company and an additional 74,000 shares at an exercise price of $2.70 per share, (f) Ms. Dinota to
purchase 35,000 shares at $2.70 for serving as Chief Financial Officer, and (g) Mr. Steube to
purchase 120,000 shares at $2.70 per share for serving as President and CEO of ACP. Some of the
options granted to directors and officers were in excess of the shareholder approved Plan limits.
Options granted in excess of the Plan limits are subject to the approval of shareholders pursuant
to Proposal 3 of this Proxy Statement.
Directors are reimbursed for reasonable travel expenses incurred in connection with attendance
at Board meetings or any committee meetings, or otherwise in connection with their service as a
director.
25
Compensation of Executive Officers
The following table sets forth, for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003
certain compensation awarded or paid to, or earned by the Companys Executive Officers.
Summary Compensation Table
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Annual Compensation |
|
Long-Term Compensation |
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|
|
Awards |
|
Payouts |
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|
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Other |
|
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Restricted |
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Securities |
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Annual |
|
Stock |
|
|
|
Underlying |
|
LTIP |
|
All Other |
Name and Principal Position |
|
Year |
|
Salary ($) |
|
Bonus ($) |
|
Compensation ($) |
|
Awards ($) |
|
|
Options/SARs(#) |
|
Payouts ($) |
|
Compensation ($) |
Scott Glenn |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
$ |
1,289 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
99,000 |
(1) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Chairman, Chief |
|
|
2004 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
100,543 |
(2) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Executive Officer |
|
|
2003 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Edward J. Steube |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
$ |
73,076 |
(3) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
120,000 |
(3) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Chief Executive Officer, |
|
|
2004 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Subsidiary |
|
|
2003 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Bret Megargel |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
$ |
155,135 |
(4) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
48,000 |
(4) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Vice President, |
|
|
2004 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Secretary Until 4/18/06 |
|
|
2003 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Francesca DiNota |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
$ |
43,846 |
(5) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
35,000 |
(5) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Chief Financial Officer |
|
|
2004 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Secretary as of 4/18/06 |
|
|
2003 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
H.M. Busby |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
10,500 |
(6) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Former Chief Executive |
|
|
2004 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
29,630 |
(8) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
500 |
(7) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Officer, President and
Chief Financial Officer |
|
|
2003 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
31,677 |
(9) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Robert J. Petcavich |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Former Chairman and |
|
|
2004 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
500 |
(7) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Chief Technical Officer |
|
|
2003 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
47,180 |
(9) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Richard C. Bernier |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Former Chief Executive |
|
|
2004 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Officer and President |
|
|
2003 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
19,125 |
(9) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Leslie White |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
$ |
29,670 |
(10) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
30,000 |
(11) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Former Chief Financial |
|
|
2004 |
|
|
$ |
52,031 |
(10) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Officer and Secretary |
|
|
2003 |
|
|
$ |
51,445 |
(10) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
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|
|
(1) |
|
Represents options granted January 25, 2005 for 25,000 shares at an exercise price of
$3.50 and begin vesting on January 25, 2006. Options granted on August 10, 2005 for 74,000
shares at an exercise price of $2.70 which begin vesting on August 10, 2006 are subject to
approval by the shareholders at the next annual meeting. |
|
(2) |
|
Represents options granted on November 30, 2004, with an exercise price of $3.50 per
share. 25,136 of the Options granted vested upon grant, with the balance commencing
vesting on November 30, 2005. |
|
(3) |
|
Represents compensation paid from date of Merger on August 11, 2005 through December
31, 2005 and stock options granted on August 10, 2005 at an exercise price of $2.70 per
share which begin vesting on August 10, 2006, 16,613 of which are in excess of Plan limits
and subject to shareholder approval at the next shareholders meeting. |
|
(4) |
|
Represents compensation paid to Mr. Megargel as Vice President of Marketing and
Business Development and 30,000 options granted January 25, 2005, with an exercise price of
$3.00 which are fully vested as of December 31, 2005. Options granted on August 10, 2005
for 18,000 shares, with an exercise price of $2.70 which begin vesting on August 10, 2006
are in excess of current Plan limits and subject to shareholder approval at the next annual
meeting. |
|
(5) |
|
Represents compensation from date of Merger on August 11, 2005 through December 31,
2005 and options granted on August 10, 2005, with an exercise price of $2.70 per share
which begin vesting on August 10, 2006, all of which are in excess of Plan limits and are
subject to shareholder approval at the next shareholders meeting. |
|
(6) |
|
Represents options granted November 17, 2004, for compensation as a director. |
|
(7) |
|
Represents options granted January 25, 2005, for compensation as a director. |
|
(8) |
|
Represents consulting fees paid to Mr. Busby for his services in 2004. |
|
(9) |
|
Represents consulting fees paid for their services in 2003. |
|
(10) |
|
Ms. White is employed by Conception Technologies, L.P., a California limited
partnership, and for the past three years has devoted approximately fifty percent (50%) of
her time to the Allergy Free business (and after December 1, 2004 to the business of Planet
Technologies, Inc.) Allergy Free and Planet reimbursed Conception for approximately fifty
percent (50%) of the compensation Conception pays to Ms. White as reflected in the table.
In 2005, Ms. White resigned as Chief Financial Officer and the table reflects compensation
paid to her until her date of resignation on August 31, 2005. |
|
(11) |
|
Represents options granted January 25, 2005, with an exercise price of $3.00. |
27
Stock Option Grants and Exercises
The Companys Executive Officers are eligible for grants of options under the Companys 2000 Stock
Incentive Plan (Plan). As of December 31, 2005, there were no shares available for grant under
the Plan, which was expanded by the Board of Directors to 500,000 in August 2005. Grants in excess
of Plan limits are subject to approval by the shareholders at the next annual shareholders meeting
and are not reflected in the following tables.
The following table sets forth information with respect to the number of securities underlying
exercised options held by the Executive Officers as of December 31, 2005, and the value of
unexercised in-the-money options (i.e., options for which the current market value of the Common
Stock underlying such options exceeds the exercise price):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Percent of Total |
|
Exercise |
|
|
|
|
|
No. of Securities |
|
Options Granted to |
|
Price |
|
|
|
Name |
|
Underlying Options |
|
Employees |
|
($/share) |
|
Expiration Date |
|
Scott Glenn |
|
|
25,000 |
|
|
|
6.4 |
% |
|
$ |
3.50 |
|
|
January 25, 2015 |
|
Chief Executive Officer |
|
|
74,000 |
|
|
|
18.8 |
% |
|
$ |
2.70 |
|
|
August 10, 2015 |
|
Bret Megargel |
|
|
30,000 |
|
|
|
7.6 |
% |
|
$ |
3.00 |
|
|
January 25, 2015 |
|
Secretary |
|
|
18,000 |
|
|
|
4.6 |
% |
|
$ |
2.70 |
|
|
August 10, 2015 |
|
Francesca DiNota |
|
|
35,000 |
|
|
|
8.9 |
% |
|
$ |
2.70 |
|
|
August 10, 2015 |
|
Chief Financial Officer |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Edward J. Steube |
|
|
120,000 |
|
|
|
30.5 |
% |
|
$ |
2.00 |
|
|
August 10, 2015 |
|
Chief Executive |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Officer, Subsidiary |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Aggregated Option Exercises Last Fiscal Year and Fiscal Year End Option Values
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
|
|
|
Number of Securities |
|
Value of Unexercised In-the- |
|
|
Acquired |
|
|
|
|
|
Underlying Unexercised |
|
Money Options at Fiscal Year |
|
|
on |
|
Value |
|
Options at Fiscal Year End (2)} |
|
End ($) (1) |
Name |
|
Exercise(#) |
|
Realized |
|
Exercisable |
|
Unexercisable |
|
Exercisable |
|
Unexercisable |
|
Bret Megargel |
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
30,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
0 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
Scott Glenn |
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
27,230 |
|
|
|
172,313 |
|
|
$ |
0 |
|
|
$ |
22,220 |
|
Edward J. Steube |
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
120,000 |
|
|
$ |
0 |
|
|
$ |
36,000 |
|
Francesca DiNota |
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
-0- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
35,000 |
|
|
$ |
0 |
|
|
$ |
10,500 |
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Calculated based on the estimated fair market value of the Companys Common Stock as of December 31, 2005, less the exercise price payable upon
the exercise of such options. Such estimated fair market value as of December 31, 2005, was $3.00, the last transaction price posted at the close
of trading on December 31, 2005. |
28
Equity Compensation Plan Information
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(a) |
|
|
(b) |
|
(c) |
Plan category
|
|
Number of securities to
be issued upon exercise
of outstanding options,
warrants and rights
|
|
Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
|
|
Number of securities
remaining
available for future issuance
under equity compensation
plans (excluding securities
reflected in column (a)) |
Equity compensation
plans approved by security
holders
|
|
343,500 |
|
|
|
$3.90 |
|
|
|
None (2) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity compensation
plans not approved by
security holders (1)
|
|
154,113 |
|
|
|
$2.70 |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
497,613 |
|
|
|
$3.53 |
|
|
|
None (2) |
|
|
|
(1) |
|
As of April 10, 2006, the Company has granted options exceeding the number of shares authorized
by the shareholders under the 2000 Stock Incentive Plan by 154,113 shares. The Board has
approved an amendment to the plan to increase the authorized number of shares to 500,000 shares,
which will be submitted to the shareholders for approval at the next meeting of shareholders. |
|
(2) |
|
The Company does not have any securities available for issuance under the 2000 Stock Option Plan. |
DESCRIPTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
2000 Stock Incentive Plan
Planets 2000 Stock Incentive Plan was approved by Planets shareholders at its annual meeting
of shareholders on May 1, 2000. The Board of Directors reserved 500,000 shares of common stock for
issuance under the 2000 Plan, together with any remaining shares of common stock eligible for
issuance under the 1995 Stock Option plan which expire unexercised. A committee consisting of
Planets Board of Directors or appointed Board members has the sole discretion to determine under
which plan stock options and bonuses may be granted.
The purpose of the 2000 Incentive Plan is similar to that of the 1995 Plan, which was to
attract and retain qualified personnel, to provide additional incentives to employees, officers,
directors and consultants of the Company and to promote the success of the Companys business. As
was the case under the 1995 Plan, under the 2000 Plan, Planet may grant or issue incentive stock
options and non-statutory stock options to eligible participants, provided that incentive stock
options may only be granted to employees of Planet. The 2000 Stock Incentive Plan also allows
shares of common stock to be issued under a Stock Bonus Program through direct and immediate
issuances. Similar to stock options granted under the Plan, stock bonus awards may be subjected to
a vesting schedule determined by the Board of Directors. Option grants under both plans are
discretionary. Options granted under both plans are subject to vesting as determined by the Board,
provided that the option vests as to at least 20% of the shares subject to the option per year. The
maximum term of a stock option under both plans is ten years, but if the optionee at the time of
grant has voting power over more than 10% of the Companys outstanding capital stock, the maximum
term is five years under both plans. Under both plans if an optionee terminates his or her service
to Planet, such optionee may exercise only those option shares vested as of the date of
termination, and must affect such exercise within the period of time after termination set forth in
the optionees option. The exercise price of incentive stock options granted under both plans must
be at least equal to the fair market value of the Common Stock of the Company on the date of grant.
Under both plans the exercise price of options granted to an optionee who owns stock possessing
more than 10% of the voting power of Planets outstanding capital stock must equal at least 110% of
the fair market value of the common stock on the date of grant. Payment of the exercise price may
be made in cash, by delivery of other shares of the Companys common stock or by any other form of
legal consideration that may be acceptable to the Board.
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401(k) Plan
The Company provides a defined contribution 401(k) savings plan (the 401(k) Plan) in which
all full-time employees of the Company are eligible to participate. Eligible employees are
permitted to contribute pre-tax salary to the 401(k) Plan subject to IRS limitations. Company
contributions to the 401(k) Plan are at the discretion of the Board of Directors. There have been
no Company contributions to the 401(k) Plan in 2005 or 2004.
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS AND CHANGE IN CONTROL ARRANGEMENTS
The Company has entered into an employment agreement with Scott L. Glenn as President/CEO and
Chairman of the Board of the Company for a three-year period, which expires on November 29, 2007.
The Company has agreed to pay Mr. Glenn a salary of $100 per month (plus healthcare and other
benefits) until it is determined by the Board that the Company can afford to pay compensation
comparable to CEOs of other similar companies. In exchange for foregoing a salary, the Company
granted to Mr. Glenn stock options exercisable at the then fair market value at such time as may be
required to main the aggregate number of stock options granted to Mr. Glenn an amount not less than
five (5%) percent of the issued and outstanding stock of the Company (on a fully diluted basis)
during his three year term of employment.
During 2005, the Company entered into an employment agreement with the Subsidiarys President
and Chief Executive Officer and director for a four-year period, which expires in 2009. The
contract provides for an annual salary of $200,000 (plus healthcare and other benefits) as well as
a discretionary bonus for superior performance for exceeding sales, gross profits and profits plans
for the year. The Company also granted stock options to acquire 120,000 shares of the Companys
common stock at $2.70 per share with 25% of the options vesting on August 10, 2006, and the balance
at the rate of 1/36th of the balance per month, subject to any acceleration as provided under the
Companys 2000 Stock Option Plan.
In January 2005, the Company agreed to employ Bret Megargel as Vice President of Marketing and
Business Development, effective February 1, 2005, at an annualized salary of $96,000. In March
2005, Mr. Megargels annual salary was increased to $192,000 and 30,000 shares of stock options at
$3.00 with accelerated vesting if certain marketing and development objectives were met by year
end. These options became fully vested in December 2005. In December 2005, Mr. Megargels
compensation was reduced to $100 per month and he was issued 18,000 additional stock options to
purchase the Companys stock at $2.70 per shares under standard vesting as provided by the
Companys 2000 Stock Option Plan.
The Company has entered into a Consulting Agreement with Leslie White to which she retains the
30,000 options granted to her as Chief Financial Officer plus an hourly rate to be determined.
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
On November 30, 2004, Planet acquired all of the assets of Allergy Free, LLC, which is the
historical business described in this 10-KSB for approximately 1.65 million shares of Planet stock
(after giving effect to the reverse stock split), a convertible note of $274,300, and assumption of
debt. The transaction was completed pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger between Planet and
Allergy Free, LLC. (Agreement) As a result of the acquisition, Allergy Frees historical
financial information is included in the consolidated financial results of Planet. Allergy Free,
LLC, was and is controlled by Scott Glenn, who became Planets Chairman, President and CEO.
Windamere III, LLC acquired 586,000 common stock shares in the Company which increased its
holding in the Company to 22.2% of the outstanding shares. Fog City Fund, LLC acquired 500,000
common stock shares in the Company. With this acquisition, Fog City now owns 12.5% of the
Companys common stock.
During 2005, the Company sublet their California office space from a related party in the
amount of $109,554.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT SHAREHOLDERS VOTE IN FAVOR OF THE SLATE OF CANDIDATES FOR
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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PROPOSAL 3
AMENDMENT TO THE 2000 STOCK OPTION PLAN
Introduction
Subject to Shareholder approval, the Company plans to amend its 2000 Stock Option Plan (the
2000 Plan) to increase the number of shares of Common Stock issuable under the 2000 Plan from
350,000 shares to 2,000,000 shares. The purpose behind amending the plan is to allow the Company to
retain the services of qualified individuals as directors, officers, employees, agents, consultants
and independent contractors of the Company. An amendment to the Plan will allow the Company to
retain the services of the current Board of Directors and executive officers of the Company and
Edward J. Steube as President/CEO of ACP, as a subsidiary of the Company, and be able to use such
shares in the future for other similar agreement with other directors and selected employees,
officers, agents, consultants and independent contractors of the Company.
The Company makes no guarantee as to the tax consequences described below with respect to the
grant or exercise of an option, or sale of the stock covered by an option.
Description of the 2000 Plan, as Amended
The number of shares of Common Stock with respect to which awards may be granted pursuant to
the 2000 Plan will be sufficient to accommodate the retention of the current Board of Directors and
executive officers of the Company and of Edward J. Steube as President/CEO of ACP, as a subsidiary
of the Company, and possibly, in the future other key employees, officers and directors. Shares
issuable under the 2000 Plan may be either treasury shares or authorized but unissued shares. The
number of shares available for issuance will be subject to adjustment to prevent dilution in the
event of stock splits, stock dividends or other changes in the capitalization of the Company.
In addition, as consideration for services provided the Company, the following options have
been granted by the Company, subject to approval of this Proposal 3:
New Plan Benefits
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Subject to compliance with Rule 16b-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange
Act), the 2000 Plan shall be administered by the Board of Directors of the Company (the Board)
or, in the event the Board shall appoint and/or authorize a committee of two or more members of the
Board to administer the 2000 Plan, by such committee (the Plan Administrator). Except for the
terms and conditions explicitly set forth in the 2000 Plan, and subject to applicable provisions of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code) the Plan Administrator shall have the
authority, in its discretion, to determine all matters relating to the options to be granted under
the 2000 Plan, including, without limitation, selection of whether an option will be an incentive
stock option or a nonqualified stock option, selection of the individuals to be granted options,
the number of shares to be subject to each option, the exercise price per share, the timing of
grants and all other terms and conditions of the options.
Options granted under the 2000 Plan may be incentive stock options (Incentive Options)
within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code or stock options which are not incentive stock
options (Non-Incentive Options and, collectively with Incentive Options, hereinafter referred to
as Options). Each Option may be exercised in whole or in part; provided, that only whole shares
may be issued pursuant to the exercise of any Option. Subject to any other terms and conditions
herein, the Plan Administrator may provide
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that an Option may not be exercised in whole or in part for a stated period or periods of time
during which such Option is outstanding; provided, that the Plan Administrator may rescind, modify,
or waive any such limitation (including by the acceleration of the vesting schedule upon a change
in control of the Company) at any time and from time to time after the grant date thereof. During
an optionees lifetime, any Incentive Options granted under the 2004 Plan are personal to such
optionee and are exercisable solely by such optionee.
The Plan Administrator can determine at the time the Option is granted in the case of
Incentive Options, or at any time before exercise in the case of Non-Incentive Options, that
additional forms of payment will be permitted. To the extent permitted by the Plan Administrator
and applicable laws and regulations (including, without limitation, federal tax and securities laws
and regulations and state corporate law), an Option may be exercised by:
(a) delivery of shares of Common Stock of the Company held by an optionee having a fair
market value equal to the exercise price, such fair market value to be determined in good faith
by the Plan Administrator;
(b) delivery of a properly executed notice of exercise, together with irrevocable
instructions to a broker, all in accordance with the regulations of the Federal Reserve Board, to
promptly deliver to the Company the amount of sale or loan proceeds to pay the exercise price and
any federal, state, or local withholding tax obligations that may arise in connection with the
exercise; or
(c) delivery of a properly executed notice of exercise, together with instructions to the
Company to withhold from the shares of Common Stock that would otherwise be issued upon exercise
that number of shares of Common Stock having a fair market value equal to the option exercise
price.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Plan Administrator may also permit any
participant to pay the option exercise price upon exercise of an Option by delivering a
full-recourse, interest bearing promissory note payable in one or more installments and secured by
the purchased shares. The terms of any such promissory note (including the interest rate and the
terms of repayment) shall be established by the Plan Administrator in its sole discretion. In no
event may the maximum credit available to the participant exceed the sum of (i) the aggregate
option exercise price (less the par value of those shares) plus (ii) any federal, state and local
income and employment tax liability incurred by the participant in connection with the option
exercise.
Upon a merger or consolidation in which securities possessing more than 25% of the total
combined voting power of the Companys outstanding securities are transferred to a person different
from the person holding those securities immediately prior to such transaction, the sale, transfer
or other disposition of all or substantially all of the Companys assets in complete liquidation or
dissolution of the Company the sale, transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all of
the Companys assets to an unrelated entity, or a change in the identity of more than three (3)
directors over a two-year period each, a (Corporate Transaction), any award carrying a right to
exercise that was not previously exercisable shall become fully exercisable, the restrictions,
deferral limitations and forfeiture conditions applicable to any other award granted shall lapse
and any performance conditions imposed with respect to awards shall be deemed to be fully achieved.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, any Option granted to an employee shall not become fully vested
until such time as the employee experiences an involuntary termination of employment (other than on
account of misconduct).
Incentive Options granted under the 2000 Plan may not be transferred, pledged, mortgaged,
hypothecated or otherwise encumbered other than by will or under the laws of descent and
distribution, except that the Plan Administrator may permit transfers of awards for estate planning
purposes if, and to the extent, such transfers do not cause a participant who is then subject to
Section 16 of the Exchange Act to lose the benefit of the exemption under Rule 16b-3 for such
transactions.
Additional rules apply under the Code to the grant of Incentive Options. For instance an
Incentive Option must be exercised within 10 years after the date of grant, unless granted to an
individual owning more than 10% of the Companys stock, in which case the exercise period may not
exceed five (5) years. Similarly, an Incentive Option must be granted at an exercise price that
equals or exceeds 100% of the fair market value of the underlying stock at the time of grant, a
threshold that is increased to 110% of such fair market value in the case of a grant to an
individual owning more than 10% of the Companys stock.
For federal income tax purposes, the grant to an optionee of a Non-Incentive Option generally
will not constitute a taxable event to the optionee or to the Company. Upon exercise of a
Non-Incentive Option (or, in certain cases, a later tax recognition date), the optionee will
recognize compensation income taxable as ordinary income, measured by the excess of the fair market
value of the Common Stock purchased on the exercise date (or later tax recognition date) over the
amount paid by the optionee for such Common Stock, and will be subject to federal income tax
withholding. Upon recognition of income by the optionee, the Company may claim a deduction for the
amount of such compensation. The optionee will have a tax basis in the Common Stock purchased equal
to the
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amount paid plus the amount of ordinary income recognized upon exercise of the Non-Incentive
Option. Upon the subsequent sale of the Common Stock received upon exercise of the Non-Incentive
Option, an optionee will recognize capital gain or loss equal to the difference between the amount
realized on such sale and his tax basis in the Common Stock, which may be long-term capital gain or
loss if the optionee holds the Common Stock for more than one year from the exercise date.
For federal income tax purposes, in general, neither the grant nor the exercise of an
Incentive Option will constitute a taxable event to the optionee or to the Company, assuming the
Incentive Option qualifies as an incentive stock option under Code §422. If an optionee does not
dispose of the Common Stock acquired upon exercise of an Incentive Option during the statutory
holding period, any gain or loss upon subsequent sale of the Common Stock will be long-term capital
gain or loss, assuming the shares represent a capital asset in the optionees hands. The statutory
holding period is the later of two years from the date the Incentive Option is granted or one year
from the date the Common Stock is transferred to the optionee pursuant to the exercise of the
Incentive Option. If the statutory holding period requirements are satisfied, the Company may not
claim any federal income tax deduction upon either the exercise of the Incentive Option or the
subsequent sale of the Common Stock received upon exercise thereof. If the statutory holding period
requirement is not satisfied, the optionee will recognize compensation income taxable as ordinary
income on the date the Common Stock is sold (or later tax recognition date) in an amount equal to
the lesser of (i) the fair market value of the Common Stock on that date less the amount paid by
the optionee for such Common Stock, or (ii) the amount realized on the disposition of the Common
Stock less the amount paid by the optionee for such Common Stock; the Company may then claim a
deduction for the amount of such compensation income.
The federal income tax consequences summarized hereinabove are based upon current law and are
subject to change.
The Board may amend, alter, suspend, discontinue or terminate the 2000 Plan at any time,
except that any such action shall be subject to shareholder approval at the annual meeting next
following such Board action if such shareholder approval is required by federal or state law or
regulation or the rules of any exchange or automated quotation system on which the Common Stock may
then be listed or quoted, or if the Board of Directors otherwise determines to submit such action
for shareholder approval. In addition, no amendment, alteration, suspension, discontinuation or
termination to the 2000 Plan may materially impair the rights of any participant with respect to
any vested Option granted before amendment without such participants consent. Unless terminated
earlier by the Board, the 2000 Plan shall terminate upon the earliest to occur of (i) 10 years
after the date on which the Board approves the 2004 Plan or (ii) the date on which all shares of
Common Stock available for issuance under the 2000 Plan shall have been issued as vested shares.
Upon such 2000 Plan termination, all Options and unvested stock issuances outstanding under the
2000 Plan shall continue to have full force and effect in accordance with the provisions of the
agreements.
New Plan Benefits
Previously authorized grants of options to certain executive officers and directors of the
Company and its subsidiary, including Ms. Francesca DiNota, Mr. Scott Glenn, Mr.
Bret Megargel, and Mr. Michael Walsh would be made effective by this proposed amendment to the
Plan. In addition, the amendment to the Plan will allow the Company to retain the services of Mr.
Steube as President of the Companys ACP subsidiary. Information concerning stock option grants to
the Companys executive officers and directors is set forth under Executive Compensation
beginning on page 26 of this Proxy Statement.
Recommendation of the Board of Directors
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE IN FAVOR OF PROPOSAL 3. UNLESS MARKED TO THE CONTRARY,
PROXIES RECEIVED FROM SHAREHOLDERS WILL BE VOTED IN FAVOR OF PROPOSAL 3.
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PROPOSAL 4
RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The Board of Directors has selected J. H. Cohn LLP as the Companys independent registered
public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2006, and has further directed that
management submit the selection of independent registered public accounting firm for ratification
by the shareholders at the Annual Meeting. J. H. Cohn LLP has audited the Companys financial
statements since 2001. Prior to 2001, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP audited the Companys financial
statements since its inception in 1991. Representatives of J. H. Cohn LLP are expected to be
present at the Annual Meeting, will have an opportunity to make a statement if they so desire and
will be available to respond to appropriate questions.
Shareholder ratification of the selection of J. H. Cohn LLP as the Companys independent
registered public accounting firm is not required by the Companys current Bylaws or otherwise.
However, the Board is submitting the selection of J. H. Cohn LLP to the shareholders for
ratification as a matter of good corporate practice. If the shareholders fail to ratify the
selection, the Board will reconsider whether or not to retain that firm. Even if the selection is
ratified, the Board in its discretion may direct the appointment of different independent
registered public accounting firm at any time during the year if they determine that such a change
would be in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders.
The affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares presented in person or
represented by proxy and voting at the Annual Meeting will be required to ratify the selection of
J. H. Cohn LLP. For purposes of this vote, abstentions and broker non-votes will not be counted for
any purpose in determining whether this matter has been approved.
Audit Fees
For professional services rendered by the independent registered public accounting firm for
the audit of the Companys annual financial statements and review of the unaudited financial
statements included in the Companys quarterly reports on Form 10-QSB. The aggregate fees billed by
the Companys independent registered public accounting firm, J.H. Cohn LLP, for 2005 and 2004 were
$175,930 and $34,300, respectively.
Audit Related Fees
The aggregate fees billed in 2005 and 2004 by the Companys independent registered public
accounting firm for assurance and related services by the independent registered public accounting
firm that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the Companys
financial statements are in the amount of $8,500 and $10,660, respectively.
Tax Fees
No fees were billed in 2005 and 2004 by the Companys independent registered public accounting
firm for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning.
All Other Fees
No fees were billed in 2005 and 2004 by the Companys independent registered public accounting
firm for any other services, other than Audit Fees and Audit Related Fees.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE IN FAVOR OF PROPOSAL 4. UNLESS MARKED TO THE CONTRARY,
PROXIES RECEIVED FROM SHAREHOLDERS WILL BE VOTED IN FAVOR OF PROPOSAL 4.
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PROPOSAL 5
OTHER MATTERS
The Board of Directors knows of no other matters that will be presented for consideration at
the Annual Meeting. If any other matters are properly brought before the meeting, it is the
intention of the persons named in the accompanying proxy to vote on such matters in accordance with
their best judgment.
Information attached as Exhibits and incorporated by reference into this Proxy Statement
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EXHIBIT A
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-KSB
ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005
Commission File No. 0-26804
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Formerly Planet Polymer Technologies, Inc.)
(Name of small business issuer in its charter)
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Issuers telephone number (800)-255-3749
Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
None
Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:
Common Stock, No Par Value
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required
to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
oYes þNo
Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Items 405 of Regulation S-B in
this form, and no disclosure will be contained, to the best of registrants knowledge, in
definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form
10-KSB or any amendment to this Form 10-KSB. o
The issuers revenues for the year ending December 31, 2005 were $ 3,923,498.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act). oYes þNo
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the Issuer as of April 10,
2006, was $7,972,736, based on the average of the 4:00 p.m. closing bid and ask prices of $2.00 as
reported on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board.
As of April 10, 2006, 3,986,368 shares of the Companys Common Stock were outstanding and no shares
of the Companys Series A Preferred Stock were outstanding.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one) o Yes þ No
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
FORM-10KSB
Year Ended December 31, 2005
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This Annual Report on Form 10-KSB contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended. The Company intends that such statements shall be protected by the safe harbors
provided for in such sections. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could
cause the Companys actual results to vary materially from those projected in such forward-looking
statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited
to: our need for additional capital, fluctuations in operating results, continued new product
introductions, market acceptance of our new product introductions, new product introductions by
competitors, technological changes in the industry and those factors discussed in this section as
well as those sections entitled Risk Factors, and in Item 6 Managements Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
PART I.
Planet Technologies, Inc. (Planet or the Company) is a California Corporation incorporated on
August 23, 1991.
ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
General
On November 30, 2004, Planet acquired the business of Allergy Free, LLC, a company engaged in the
business of designing, selling and distributing products for use by allergy sensitive persons,
including, without limitation, air filters, room air cleaners, and related allergen avoidance
products. Allergy Free acquired its business on or about November 3, 2000, when it acquired
substantially all of the assets and business of Allergy Free, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership.
The business strategy of Allergy Free has been primarily based upon the marketing and selling of
products directly to the consumer by telemarketing to its database of customers, who have purchased
Allergy Frees electrostatic filters. Promotion has been supplemented with direct mail, radio, and
Internet advertising. The Companys proprietary air filters have been marketed under the Allergy
Free® trade name.
On August 11, 2005, Planet completed a merger with Allergy Control Products, Inc. (ACP). ACP
merged into a wholly owned subsidiary of Planet (New ACP). Effective August 11, 2005, Planet
assigned all of the Allergy Free assets to its wholly owned subsidiary New ACP. The subsidiary was
renamed and its ongoing name is Allergy Control Products (the Subsidiary). References to us,
we, Planet and Company refer to the consolidated operations of Planet and its Subsidiary.
With the Merger, Planet has added to its stable of allergen control products, and has incorporated
ACPs core business strategy. This core strategy is to supply a complete range of high quality,
branded products to physicians patients who are allergy sufferers, as well as to previous
customers. Promotion is executed through (a) distribution of catalogs to physicians offices, for
subsequent re-distribution to patients, (b) distribution of catalogs directly to previous customers
and (c) selective e-commerce marketing initiatives. Customer transactions are primarily handled
through our in-bound call center and website. In addition to this core business strategy, we also
sell selective products on a wholesale basis to domestic retailers as well as to international
distributors.
The allergen avoidance product industry provides products and information that help people
suffering from allergies or asthma to reduce the level of exposure to allergens in their
environment. Market distribution channels within the industry include catalog direct mail to
consumers and through physician offices, the Internet, and traditional retail. Catalog direct mail
competitors offering a range of products include National
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Allergy Supply, Mission Allergy, Allergy
Buyers Club, Asthma and Allergies Technology, and Allergy Solutions.
Products
Our proprietary products now include Allergy Control® branded bedding products and Allergy
FreeÒ branded air filters. We also market a complete range of bedding products, carpet
cleaning and laundry products, vacuums, air cleaners and air filters, sinus and breathing aids,
respiratory products, dehumidifiers, mold prevention and house cleaning products, pet allergy
products and certain allergy-related skin and hair care products.
Allergen Barrier Bedding: Microscopic dust mites, as well as pet dander produce potent allergens
that thrive in places such as beds, upholstered furniture, and carpets. We provide a complete line
of products that substantially reduce the allergy sufferers exposure to these allergens. Bedding
products include:
Encasings: We offer three encasing product lines, each with distinct levels of allergen barrier
effectiveness, comfort, durability and price. Its Allergy ControlÒ, Pristine® Complete and
Allergy Control Pristine® Relief encasings use micro-fiber fabrics. Allergy ControlÒ Economy
encasings use laminated fabrics.
Blankets: We offer Snuggable® blankets, which are made from a top quality 300-weight Polartec®
fleece, which has a high level of softness and warmth without extra weight. Allergy sufferers
benefit from their use specifically because the blankets hold up exceptionally well through
repeated hot water washing, which is the recommended process to eliminate allergens.
Comforters: As with its encasings, our comforters are manufactured with the most advanced
Pristine® encasing fabric. They deliver complete dust mite and pet allergen protection, are
luxuriously soft and breathable similar to fine cotton linens and also includes an anti-microbial
treatment. The comforters are available in both light and heavier weights.
Pillows: We offer two Allergy Control® Pristine® Deluxe pillow styles a contour neck style and a
gusseted style. As in the case of our branded comforters, allergy sufferers who use these branded
pillows do not require encasings, since the product itself is manufactured with highly effective
and comfortable allergen barrier fabric.
Air Filters: Allergy FreeÒ air filters substantially reduce the amount of airborne
contaminants, including allergen particles. We currently market three types of filters for forced
heating and cooling systems along with vent filtration kits:
Permanent Filters: We offer the Allergy FreeÒ Aller-Pure® Gold Filter, a permanent
electrostatic washable filter. The filter is highly efficient in removing airborne particles at
the 1-10 micron level. The filter is pleated and offers 2.5 times the filtering surface area of a
flat filter, while providing a low resistance that optimizes airflow. We sell all standard filter
sizes and also provide custom filters to meet almost any customer need.
Disposable Filters: The Allergy FreeÒ Aller-Pure® MAX (micro allergen extractor) is rated at
the highest level for residential filters. It is a pleated filter with actively electrostatic
charged media. The disposable filters life is 2-3 months and is sold in packages of 4 filters.
We offer this filter in all standard sizes.
Flexible filters: We offer the Allergy FreeÒ Aller-Pure® Flex filters for free-standing air
conditioning units and other types of heating and cooling systems. The flex filter is comprised of
3 layers and sewn with a trim.
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In addition to Allergy Control® branded bedding products and Allergy FreeÒ branded air
filters, we offer a comprehensive line of other third party products for allergy sufferers. The
following includes some of the important brand offerings per category in our current product mix:
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Carpets and Laundry: Allersearch®, Capture®, DustMite®, Bissell® and De-mite®. |
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Product Registrations
We do not directly manufacture any product requiring EPA or FDA registration. We sell products that
are registered, where required, by their manufacturers.
Environmental Law
The Company primarily sells goods. The Company does not manufacture any products at this time.
Therefore, environmental laws have not materially affected the Company.
Licensed Technology and Intellectual Property
Since January 1, 1997, the Company has licensed technology associated with the production of its
Aller-PureÒ Gold Permanent Electrostatic Filter under Patent number 6,056,809, Permanent Air
Filter and Method of Manufacture. The licensing agreement is for a term of 10 years, the life of
the patent or for the period of time in which Planet actively sells the Aller-Pure Gold Permanent
filter. The agreement provides a royalty of 1.65% based on net filter sales and is paid monthly.
The sales of products under this licensing agreement have been declining at a rapid rate over the
last several years due to competitive products being introduced into the market.
Research and Development
We are not actively developing new products, although the Company has historically worked with
consultants, filter-testing labs, media manufactures and filter manufacturers to develop new
enhanced filters, and various third parties to develop new bedding products and product line
extensions. The Company did not spend any money on research and development for the years ended
December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 respectively.
Government Requirements
Our outbound telemarketing sales practices are regulated at both the federal and state level. The
Telephone Consumer Protection Act (the TCPA), which was enacted in 1991, authorized and directed
the Federal Communications Commission (the FCC) to enact rules to regulate the telemarketing
industry. In December 1992, the FCC enacted rules, which place restrictions on the methods and
timing of
telemarketing sales calls. On July 3, 2003, the FCC issued a Report and Order setting forth amended
rules and regulations implementing the TCPA. The rules, with a few exceptions, became effective
August 25, 2003. These rules included: (1) restrictions on calls made by automatic dialing and
announcing devices; (2) limitations on the use of predictive dialers for outbound calls; (3)
institution of a national do-not-call
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registry in conjunction with the Federal Trade Commission
(the FTC); (4) guidelines on maintaining an internal do-not-call list and honoring
do-not-call requests; and (5) requirements for transmitting caller identification information.
The do-not-call restrictions took effect October 1, 2003. The caller identification requirements
became effective January 29, 2004. The FCC also included rules restricting facsimile
advertisements. These rules became effective January 1, 2005.
The Federal Telemarketing Consumer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1994 authorizes the FTC to issue
regulations designed to prevent deceptive and abusive telemarketing acts and practices. The FTC
issued its Telemarketing Sales Rule (the TSR), which went into effect in January 1996. The TSR
applies to most direct teleservices telemarketing calls and certain operator teleservices
telemarketing calls and generally prohibits a variety of deceptive, unfair or abusive practices in
telemarketing sales.
The FTC amended the TSR in January 2003. The majority of the amendments became effective March 31,
2003. The changes that were adopted that could adversely affect us include, but are not limited to:
(1) subjecting a portion of our calls to additional disclosure requirements from which such calls
were previously exempt; (2) prohibiting the disclosure or receipt, for consideration, of
unencrypted consumer account numbers for use in telemarketing; (3) additional disclosure statements
relating to certain products and services; (4) additional authorization requirements for payment
methods that do not have consumer protections comparable to those available under the Electronic
Funds Transfer Act (EFTA) or the Truth in Lending Act; and (5) institution of a national
do-not-call registry.
In addition to the federal legislation and regulations, there are numerous state statutes and
regulations governing telemarketing activities, which do or may apply to us. For example, some
states also place restrictions on the methods and timing of telemarketing calls and require that
certain mandatory disclosures be made during the course of a telemarketing call. Some states also
require that telemarketers register in the state before conducting telemarketing business in the
state (see Risk Factors).
Customers of Planet
Our typical customer is an individual allergy sufferer. In addition, a limited number of domestic
retailers purchase products for resale to the public. A limited number of international
distributors also purchase certain products for resale to various parties located within their
respective countries and/or market territories.
Physician offices are an important intermediary between the Company and its customers. The Company
receives customer orders from patients of more than 4,000 identified physicians. The Company has
no distribution agreements with its referring physicians. The Company is not dependent on any one
customer.
Suppliers of Planet
We acquire our raw materials for contract manufactured finished products from a variety of
manufacturers. The primary raw material suppliers include: Precision Fabrics Group (Micro-Woven
Allergen Barrier Fabric) and Shawmut Mills (Laminated Allergen Barrier Fabric).
Sales and Marketing
We employ staff to perform and manage sales and marketing functions. Outside resources are hired on
an as-needed basis to augment the internal effort.
Competition
The Companys competitors include National Allergy Supply, Mission Allergy, Allergy Buyers Club,
Asthma and Allergies Technology, and Allergy Solutions.
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Employees
As of December 31, 2005, the Company had 36 full-time and 9 part-time employees, all of whom are
located at our Connecticut facility.
Properties
By December of 2005, our office facility, consisting of approximately 5,400 square feet of leased
office space in San Diego, California, subject to a sublease, was closed. All operations were moved
to the Subsidiarys facility during the fourth quarter of 2005. All costs associated with the move
have been reflected in operations for 2005.
We now maintain executive offices and warehouse space located in approximately 13,317 square feet
of leased space at 96 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877, subject to a lease, which terminates
September 30, 2007, at a monthly rental amount of $14,288. We lease additional warehouse space in
Connecticut as needed from time to time .
Risk Factors
We have experienced losses, we expect future losses and we may not become profitable. For the years
ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003, we had net losses of $1,508,195, $773,558 and $574,135,
respectively. As of December 31, 2005, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $5,200,000.
Since we have historically incurred net losses, we expect this trend will continue until some
indefinite date in the future. We may not be able to sustain or increase profitability on a
quarterly or annual basis.
We will require additional capital, which may not be available. Our capital requirements will
depend on many factors, including:
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At year end 2005, current liabilities exceeded current assets by $303,717. On April 18, 2006, the
Board approved borrowing $250,000 from two of our controlling shareholders.
With the borrowings, we anticipate that our existing resources combined with revenues will enable
us to maintain our current and planned operations through December 31, 2006. However, changes in
our plans or other events affecting our operating expenses, such as acquisition opportunities, may
cause us to expend our existing resources sooner than expected.
We may seek additional funding through private placements of stock or strategic relationships.
However, the uncertainty as to our future profitability may make it difficult for us to secure
additional financing on acceptable terms, if we are able to secure additional financing at all.
Insufficient funds may require us to delay, scale back or eliminate some or all of our activities.
Our auditors have qualified their report on our
financial statements citing that certain conditions raise substantial doubt about our ability to
continue as a going concern.
The Companys management with the participation of the Companys chief executive officer and chief
financial officer have evaluated the effectiveness of the Companys disclosure controls and
procedures. Based on such evaluation, the Companys chief executive officer and chief financial
officer have concluded
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that, as of the end of such period, the Companys disclosure controls and
procedures were not effective due to a material weakness in our internal control over financial
reporting.
Amendments to the Telemarketing Sales Rule (the TSR). Telemarketing sales rules have had and may
continue to have a material impact on both Planets revenue and profitability. The addition of a
national do-not-call list to the growing number of states that already have do-not-call lists
has reduced the number of households that we may call. Over 50% of the our historical customers
have placed their names on the national do-not-call list.
In addition to the federal legislation and regulations, there are numerous state statutes and
regulations governing telemarketing activities, which do or may apply to our business. For
example, some states also place restrictions on the methods and timing of telemarketing calls and
require that certain mandatory disclosures be made during the course of a telemarketing call. Some
states also require that telemarketers register in the state before conducting telemarketing
business in the state.
We are training our telemarketing representatives to handle calls in an approved manner and believe
we comply in all material respects with all federal and state telemarketing regulations. There can
be no assurance, however, that the Company will not be subject to regulatory challenge and or civil
liability for violations of federal or state law.
We are subject to penny stock regulations. Our common stock is not listed or qualified for listing
on NASDAQ or any national securities exchange but is only sporadically traded in the
over-the-counter market in the so-called OTC Bulletin Board. As a result, an investor will find it
difficult to dispose of, and to obtain accurate quotations as to the value of, our common stock.
Our common stock is classified as a penny stock by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The
classification severely and adversely affects the market liquidity for our common stock. The
Commission has adopted Rule 15g-9, which establishes the definition of a penny stock for the
purposes relevant to us, as any equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per
share or with an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. For
any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, the rules require: (i) that a broker or
dealer approve a persons account for transactions in penny stocks; and (ii) the broker or dealer
receive from the investor a written agreement to the transaction, setting forth the identity and
quantity of the penny stock to be purchased. In order to approve a persons account for
transactions in penny stocks, the broker or dealer must (i) obtain financial information and
investment experience objectives of the person; and (ii) make a reasonable determination that the
transactions in penny stocks are suitable for that person and the person has sufficient knowledge
and experience in financial matters to be capable of evaluating the risks of transactions in penny
stocks. The broker or dealer must also deliver, prior to any transaction in a penny stock, a
disclosure schedule prepared by the Commission relating to the penny stock market, which, in
highlight form, sets forth (i) the basis on which the broker or dealer made the suitability
determination and (ii) that the broker or dealer received a signed, written agreement from the
investor prior to the transaction. Disclosure also has to be made about the risks of investing in
penny stocks in public offerings and secondary trading and about the commissions payable to the
broker-dealer and registered representative, current quotations for the securities and the rights
and remedies available to an investor in case of fraud in penny stock transaction. Finally, monthly
statements have to be sent disclosing recent price information for the penny stock held in the
account and information on the limited market in penny stocks.
Any inability to adequately retain or protect our employees, customer relationships and proprietary
brands competitive positioning could harm our ability to compete. Our future success and ability
to compete depends in part upon our employees, customer relationships, proprietary brands and
trademarks, which we attempt to protect with a combination of trademark and trade secret claims.
These legal protections afford only limited protection. Further, despite our efforts, we may be
unable to prevent third parties from soliciting our employees or customers or infringing upon or
misappropriating our intellectual property. Our employees, customer relationships and intellectual
property may not be adequate to provide
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us with a competitive advantage or to prevent competitors
from entering the markets for our product and services. Additionally, our competitors could
independently develop non-infringing technologies that are competitive with, and equivalent or
superior to, our products. We will monitor infringement and/or misappropriation of our proprietary
rights. However, even if we do detect infringement or misappropriation of our proprietary rights,
litigation to enforce these rights could cause us to divert financial and other resources away from
our business operations.
The departure of certain key personnel could harm the financial condition of the Company. Several
of our employees are intimately involved in our business and have day-to-day relationships with
critical customers. We are not able to afford additional staff to supplement these key personnel.
Competition for highly skilled business, product development, marketing and other personnel is
intense, and there can be no assurance that we will be successful in recruiting new personnel or in
retaining our existing personnel. A failure on our part to retain the services of these key
personnel could have a material adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition.
We do not maintain key man life insurance on any of our employees.
We face various competitors. We have competitors with comparable characteristics and capabilities
that compete for the same group of customers. Our competitors are competent and experienced and
are continuously working to take market share away from us. Our competitors may have greater
financial, technical, marketing and other resources than we do. Our ability to compete effectively
may be adversely affected by the ability of these competitors to devote greater resources to the
sales and marketing of their products and services than are available to us.
There are risks associated with our planned growth. We plan to grow our revenues and profits by
adding to our existing customer base through internal growth and by the acquisition of other
companies.
Management believes that Planet can grow through the acquisitions of other allergy related
companies as part of a roll-up strategy. The acquisition of other companies is uncertain and
contains a variety of business risks, including: cultural differences, the retention of key
personnel, competition, protection of intellectual property, profitability, industry changes and
others.
Although we do not have an agreement to acquire any specific company at this time, we intend to
attempt to expand our operations through the acquisition of other companies. Acquisitions and
attempted acquisitions may place a strain on our limited personnel, financial and other resources.
Our ability to manage this growth, should it occur, will require expansion of our capabilities and
personnel. We may not be able to find qualified personnel to fill additional positions or be able
to successfully manage a larger organization.
We have very limited assets upon which to rely for adjusting to business variations and for growing
new businesses. While we are likely to look for new funding to assist in the acquisition of other
profitable businesses, it is uncertain whether such funds will be available. There can be no
assurance that we will be successful in raising a sufficient amount of additional capital, or if we
are successful, that we will be able to raise capital on reasonable terms. If we do raise
additional capital, our existing shareholders may incur substantial and immediate dilution.
Future sales of our common stock by existing shareholders under Rule 144 could decrease the trading
price of our common stock. As of December 31, 2005, a total of approximately 3,874,897 shares
of outstanding common stock were restricted securities and could be sold in the public markets
only in compliance with rule 144 adopted under the Securities Act of 1933 or other applicable
exemptions from registration. Rule 144 provides that a person holding restricted securities for a
period of one year may thereafter sell, in brokerage transactions, an amount not exceeding in any
three-month period the greater of either (i) 1% of the issuers outstanding common stock or (ii)
the average weekly trading volume in the securities during a period of four calendar weeks
immediately preceding the sale. Persons who are not affiliated with the issuer and who have held
their restricted securities for at least two years are not subject
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to the volume limitation.
Possible or actual sales of our common stock by present shareholders under Rule 144 could have a
depressive effect on the price of our common stock. We have filed a registration statement to
register many of these shares, which may be sold without the above limitations when and if the
registration statement becomes effective. Such sales could also have a depressive effect on the
price of our common stock.
Our directors and executive officers beneficially own approximately 45.2% of our stock, including
stock options and warrants exercisable within 60 days of January 1, 2006; their interests could
conflict with yours; significant sales of stock held by them could have a negative effect on our
stock price; shareholders may be unable to exercise control. As a result, our executive officers,
directors and affiliate persons will have significant ability to:
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As a result of their ownership and positions, our directors and executive officers collectively,
are able to significantly influence all matters requiring shareholder approval, including the
election of directors and approval of significant corporate transactions. In addition, sales of
significant amounts of shares held by our directors and executive officers, or the prospect of
these sales, could adversely affect the market price of our common stock. Managements stock
ownership may discourage a potential acquirer from making a tender offer or otherwise attempting to
obtain control of us, which in turn could reduce our stock price or prevent our shareholders from
realizing a premium over our stock price.
Absence of Dividends. We have not paid any cash dividends on our Common Stock since our inception
and do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
By December of 2005, the Planet office facility, which had been located in approximately 5,400
square feet of leased office space in San Diego, California, subject to a sublease, was closed.
All operations were moved to the Subsidiarys facility during the fourth quarter of 2005. All
costs associated with the move have been reflected in the operations of 2005.
The Company maintains executive offices and warehouse space located in approximately 13,317 square
feet of leased space at 96 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877, subject to a lease, which terminates
September 30, 2007, at a monthly rental amount of $14,288. The Company leases additional warehouse
space in Connecticut as needed from time to time .
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
Previously reported on Form 10QSB.
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PART II.
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The Companys Common Stock trades on the OTC.BB under the symbol PLNT.OB. The following table
sets forth the high and low sales prices of the Companys Common Stock for the period from January
1, 2004 through December 31, 2005 as furnished by the OTC.BB. These prices reflect prices between
dealers without retail markups, markdowns or commissions, and may not necessarily represent actual
transactions. These prices also reflect the reverse stock split effective December 6, 2004:
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12.50 |
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1.75 |
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On April 10, 2006, the last reported sale price of the Companys Common Stock on the
Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board was $2.00 per share. As of April 10, 2006, there were approximately
198 holders of record of the Companys Common Stock with 3,986,368 shares outstanding. The market
price of shares of common stock, like that of the common stock of many other emerging growth
companies, has been and is likely to continue to be highly volatile.
The Company has never declared or paid a cash dividend. The Company has not paid and does not
intend to pay any Common Stock dividends to Common Stock shareholders in the foreseeable future and
intends to retain any future earnings to fund the Companys operations. Any payment of dividends
in the future will depend upon the Companys earnings, capital requirements, financial condition
and such other factors as the Board of Directors may deem relevant.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
Previously reported on Form 10QSB.
ITEM 6. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
Overview
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and related notes. Planet evaluates its
estimates and judgments on an
on-going basis. Planet bases its estimates on historical experience and on assumptions that it
believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Planets experience and assumptions form the
basis for its judgments about the carrying value of its assets and liabilities that are not readily
apparent from other sources. Actual results may vary from what Planet anticipates and different
assumptions or estimates about the future could change Planets reported results. Planet believes
the following accounting policies are the most critical to Planet, in that they are important to
the portrayal of its financial statements and they require Planets most difficult, subjective or
complex judgments in the preparation of its financial statements:
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Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenues in accordance with SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101, Revenue
Recognition in Financial Statements (SAB No. 101) as amended by SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin
No. 104, Revenue Recognition, revised and updated (SAB No. 104), which stipulates that revenue
generally is realized or realizable and earned, once persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists,
delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the fee is fixed or determinable and
collectibility is reasonably assured. The Company recognizes revenue from product sales upon
shipment of goods, with a provision for estimated returns recorded at that time. In addition, a
provision for potential warranty claims is provided for at the time of sale, based upon warranty
terms and the Companys prior experience.
Allowances for Doubtful Accounts
Allowances for doubtful accounts receivable are maintained based on historical payment patterns,
aging of accounts receivable, and actual write-off history.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
In assessing the recoverability of its long-lived assets, Planet must make assumptions regarding
estimated future cash flows and other factors to determine the fair value of the respective assets.
If these estimates or their related assumptions change in the future, Planet may be required to
record impairment charges for these assets.
Statements of Operations Data
The following tables set forth certain items in Planets Statements of Operations for the periods
indicated.
Years Ended December 31, 2005 and 2004
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772,571 |
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The addition of the Subsidiarys financial results for a portion of the twelve months ended
December 31, 2005 resulted in material year over year increases in sales, cost of sales and
operating expenses. These increases are not necessarily indicative of future year over year
comparisons.
We expect that future gross margins could be somewhat lower than that experienced in the twelve
months ended December 31, 2005, as a result of the Subsidiarys lower margin financial results
being included for only a portion of the reporting period.
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The net loss for the twelve months ended December 31, 2005, was $1,508,195, compared to a net loss
of $773,558 for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2004. The Companys net sales increased
by $2,743,116 from $1,180,382 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004, to $3,923,498 for the
same period in 2005. The net loss for the 2005 includes costs related to the integration of the
entities after the merger as well as amortization of intangibles of $103,096.
The year over year increase in net sales is due to the addition of sales from the Subsidiary from
August 12, 2005 through December 31, 2005. This factor also accounts for the year over year
decrease in net loss as a percentage of net sales, as the addition of the Subsidiarys larger and
broader base of sales improves Planets relative cost efficiency.
Overall gross margin, as a percentage of sales, decreased from 65.5% for the twelve months ended
December 31, 2004 to 43.8% for the same period in 2005. This decrease in gross margin is due to
the inclusion of the Subsidiarys sales, which are broadly based and emphasize bedding products,
that have a higher cost of sales than Planets sales, and are more narrowly focused on higher
margin filter product sales.
For the year ended December 31, 2005, total operating expenses increased by $1,784,224 over the
operating expenses for the same period in 2004. This increase largely reflects the higher level of
sales, as well as general and administrative expenses associated with the larger Subsidiary
operation.
Other expenses decreased from $247,317 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004, to $143,578
for the same period in 2005. The $103,739 decrease in other expenses includes a $185,177 reduction
of interest expense related to former shareholder debt that was converted to stock when the Company
was purchased in November 2004. This reduction was offset by increases in interest expense related
to the amortization of the derivative liability of $81,606.
Years Ended December 31, 2004 and 2003
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|
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|
2004 |
|
|
2003 |
|
|
Change |
|
|
% |
|
Sales |
|
$ |
1,180,382 |
|
|
$ |
2,258,213 |
|
|
$ |
(1,077,831 |
) |
|
|
(47.7 |
) |
Cost of Sales |
|
|
407,811 |
|
|
|
730,801 |
|
|
|
(322,990 |
) |
|
|
(44.2 |
) |
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|
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|
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|
|
Gross Profit |
|
|
772,571 |
|
|
|
1,527,412 |
|
|
|
(754,841 |
) |
|
|
(49.4 |
) |
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Expenses |
|
|
1,298,812 |
|
|
|
1,874,398 |
|
|
|
(575,586 |
) |
|
|
(30.7 |
) |
|
|
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|
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|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss from Operations |
|
|
(526,241 |
) |
|
|
(346,986 |
) |
|
|
(179,255 |
) |
|
|
51.7 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
Expenses |
|
|
(247,317 |
) |
|
|
(227,149 |
) |
|
|
(20,168 |
) |
|
|
8.9 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Loss |
|
$ |
(773,558 |
) |
|
$ |
(574,135 |
) |
|
$ |
(199,423 |
) |
|
|
(34.7 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Planets net sales decreased 47.7% from $2,258,213 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003,
to $1,180,382 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004. This decrease was due to several
factors. First, sales in 2003 were impacted positively both from the effects of radio advertising
in late 2002 and early 2003 and from having two active sales locations, with two active
telemarketing staffs. For most of 2004, the Companys San Diego location was the only
telemarketing group in operation. Sales in 2004 were negatively impacted by the Do Not Call
(DNC) legislation which went into effect during the fourth quarter of 2003. Due to DNC
requirements, the company was unable to telemarket its products to a segment of its existing
customers.
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Cost of Sales decreased 44.2% from $730,801 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003, to
$407,811 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004, due mainly to the associated decrease in
sales revenue (units sold) and a small shift in product mix and higher distribution costs. Overall
gross profit, as a percentage of sales, totaled 65.5% for the twelve months ended December 31,
2004, and 67.6% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003. This change is due to a shift in
product mix in the first quarter of 2004 and higher distribution and other costs resulting from the
relocation to San Diego. This product mix shift was primarily due to an emphasis in the first
quarter of 2004 on the sale of room air cleaners and up-selling across the Companys product line.
The Company expects its profit margin to be impacted in the future by higher distribution costs as
compared to 2004 and 2003.
Operating expenses decreased by 30.7% from $1,874,398 for the twelve months ended December 31,
2003, to $1,298,812 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004. Of the $575,586 decrease,
approximately $239,000 was attributable to discontinuing the national radio advertising campaign
and the remainder of the decrease was related to decreased headcount and facility expenses with
only one location active for most of 2004.
The Other Income(Expense) category includes interest expense of $197,673 and other expenses of
$49,644 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004. While interest expense was up slightly
($8,211) over the prior year, other expenses increased $10,806, or 21.4% over the twelve months
ended December 31, 2003. This difference was due mainly to moving costs associated with closing and
moving the Companys Houston operations to San Diego during the first quarter of 2004.
Proforma Statements of Operations Data
The following tables set forth certain items in Planets Proforma Statements of Operations for the
periods indicated, which combine the operations of Planet and ACP as if the merger had been
completed on January 1, 2004.
Years Ended December 31, 2005 and 2004
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2005 |
|
|
2004 |
|
|
Change |
|
|
% |
|
Sales |
|
$ |
8,671,686 |
|
|
$ |
8,895,035 |
|
|
$ |
(223,349 |
) |
|
|
(3 |
) |
Cost of Sales |
|
|
5,092,763 |
|
|
|
4,989,606 |
|
|
|
103,157 |
|
|
|
2 |
|
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|
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross Profit |
|
|
3,578,923 |
|
|
|
3,905,429 |
|
|
|
(326,506 |
) |
|
|
(8 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Expenses |
|
|
(5,683,907 |
) |
|
|
(4,738,687 |
) |
|
|
(945,220 |
) |
|
|
(20 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss from Operations |
|
|
(2,104,984 |
) |
|
|
(833,258 |
) |
|
|
(1,271,726 |
) |
|
|
(153 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Expenses |
|
|
(206,372 |
) |
|
|
(258,233 |
) |
|
|
51,861 |
|
|
|
20 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Loss |
|
$ |
(2,311,356 |
) |
|
$ |
(1,091,491 |
) |
|
$ |
(1,219,865 |
) |
|
|
72 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The proforma net loss for the twelve months ended December 31, 2005, was $2,311,356, compared to
$1,091,491 for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2004. The Companys net sales decreased
by $223,349 from $8,895,035 to $8,671,686 due to the decrease in sales of Allergy Free related
products, which decreased from $1,180,382 in 2004 to approximately $600,000 in 2005. This decrease
was offset by an increase in the sales of ACP products. The proforma net loss for the 2005
includes costs related to the integration of the entities after the merger as well as amortization
of intangibles of $103,096.
Overall proforma gross margin, as a percentage of sales, decreased from 43.91% for the twelve
months ended December 31, 2004 to 41.27% for the same period in 2005. This decrease in gross
margin is due to
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large increase in international sales to distributors for ACP which have lower
margins than domestic sales. Also, the Allergy Free sales which have a higher gross margin
decreased significantly from 2004 to 2005.
Between December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, total operating expenses increased $945,220,
totaling $5,683,907 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2005, and $4,738,687 for the same
period in 2004. This increase includes non-recurring expenses for ACP of $500,000 for termination
benefits for a former officer as well as approximately $100,000 in legal and accounting fees
related to the merger and the amortization of intangibles of $103, 096. Additionally, public
reporting expenses for the Company increased over $150,000 as they were included for two months
only in 2004 due to the reverse acquisition.
Proforma other expenses decreased from $258,233 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004, to
$206,372 for the same period in 2005. The $51,861 decrease in other expenses includes a $185,177
reduction of interest expense related to former shareholder debt that was converted to stock when
the Company was purchased in November 2004. This reduction was offset by increases related to the
amortization of the derivative liability of $81,606 and the loss in the disposal of assets by ACP
of $110,218.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
None.
Liquidity And Capital Resources
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company
will continue as a going concern. This basis of accounting contemplates the recovery of the
Companys assets and the satisfaction of its liabilities in the normal course of business.
Successful transition to profitable operations is dependent upon obtaining a level of sales
adequate to support the Companys cost structure. The Company has suffered recurring losses
resulting in an accumulated deficit of $5,210,891 as of December 31, 2005. Management intends to
continue to finance operations partially through its potential ability to generate cash flows from
debt and equity offerings. On April 18, 2006, the Company received a financing commitment of
$250,000 from two controlling shareholders. However, there can be no assurance that the Company
will be able to obtain additional financing or internally generate cash flows, which may impact the
Companys ability to continue as a going concern. Our independent registered public accounting
firm has included an explanatory paragraph in their opinion dated April 11, 2006, that there is
substantial doubt about Planets ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying
financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the
recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that
may result from the potential inability of the Company to continue as a going concern.
Cash and cash equivalents totaled $436,844 at December 31, 2005. During the period, 1,318,007
shares representing $3,295,000 were sold to investors through a private placement offering. The
Company used cash totaling $1,154,015, for its operations during the twelve-month period, the
Company also repaid $185,000 of advances from a related party, paid principal payments totaling
$137,415 on notes payable and $1,730,855 was used in the acquisition of the Subsidiary.
Inventory levels increased $558,320 from $19,012 at December 31, 2004 to $577,332 at December 31,
2005, reflecting inventory acquired in the Merger. Accounts payable and accrued expenses increased
by $924,891, from $578,283 at December 31, 2004 to $1,503,174 at December 31, 2005, reflecting
liabilities assumed from the Merger. The higher levels of inventory, accounts payable and accrued
expenses largely reflect the addition of the Subsidiary sales, which require higher levels of
inventory in order to support the increased level of sales.
On August 11, 2005, Planet completed a merger with Allergy Control Products, Inc. (ACP). ACP
merged into a wholly owned subsidiary of Planet (New ACP). Effective August 11, 2005, Planet
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assigned all of the Allergy Free assets to its wholly owned subsidiary New ACP. The subsidiary was
renamed and its ongoing name is Allergy Control Products (the Subsidiary). References to us,
we, Planet and Company refer to the consolidated operations of Planet and its Subsidiary.
Investors are encouraged to review our report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on August 12, 2005 and our Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed on October 12,
2005, which discuss more thoroughly the terms of the merger and which is available through EDGAR at
www.sec.gov, and the Companys Proxy Statement which also is available through EDGAR.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123R, Share-Based Payment (SFAS 123R), a revision of
SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, requiring that the compensation cost
relating to share-based payment transactions, including grants of employee stock options, be
measured and recognized in the financial statements using the fair value of the compensation
awards. The provisions of SFAS 123R are effective for us for the first interim or annual reporting
period that begins after December 15, 2005; therefore, the Company has adopted the new requirements
for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 under the modified-prospective transition method. Adoption of
the expensing requirements will reduce the Companys reported earnings.
In November 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 151, Inventory Costs, an amendment of ARB No. 43,
Chapter 4 (SFAS 151). SFAS 151 clarifies that abnormal inventory costs such as costs of idle
facilities, excess freight and handling costs, and wasted materials (spoilage) are required to be
recognized as current period charges. The provisions of SFAS 151 are effective for fiscal years
beginning after June 15, 2005. The adoption of SFAS 151 is not expected to have a significant
impact on the Companys financial position or results of operations.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The information required by this item is included in the Appendix attached hereto.
ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES
None.
ITEM 8A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
The Companys management with the participation of the Companys chief executive officer and chief
financial officer have evaluated the effectiveness of the Companys disclosure controls and
procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a 15(e) and 15d 15(e) under the Securities
Exchange Act) as of the end of the annual period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation,
the Companys chief executive officer and chief financial officer have concluded that, as of the
end of such period, the Companys
disclosure controls and procedures were not effective due to material weaknesses in our internal
control over financial reporting described below.
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|
|
Insufficient accounting staff with the appropriate level of knowledge and a lack of
sufficient historical information regarding sales of ACP products, compounded by the
integration of operations from the California location to Connecticut after the Merger
with ACP. |
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|
|
|
Insufficient number of staff and lack of adequate data processing support led to the
Companys not being able to file its Form 10-KSB on a timely basis. |
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In the process of conducting their audit for the year ended December 31, 2005, J.H. Cohn LLP, our
independent registered public accounting firm (JHC), identified that:
|
|
|
The Companys warranty reserve calculation for sales from Subsidiary sales and the
calculation of deferred taxes was insufficient and |
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|
|
|
The Company did not have adequate resources to meet the reporting requirements of the
SEC on a timely basis. |
These material weaknesses in the processes and procedures with our accounting and financial
reporting function and contributed to post-closing adjustments and delays in the completion and
filing of our 2005 Form 10-KSB.
As part of the communications by JHC with our audit committee with respect to JHCs audit
procedures for the year ended December 31, 2005, JHC informed the audit committee that these
deficiencies: constituted a material weakness under standards established by the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board, or PCAOB.
The Company has assigned a high priority to the short-term and long-term improvement of our
internal control over financial reporting. Actions to address the material weaknesses described
above that we will undertake, or have undertaken, include the following, among others:
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|
|
Hiring of additional accounting staff to facilitate the reporting within the time
periods specified by the SEC. |
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|
|
|
Implementing new accounting reporting software in the short-term to expedite the
reporting function and an upgrade to the overall accounting software system in the
long-term so that analysis and evaluation of information can be better processed within
the time periods required by the SEC. |
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|
|
We have completed the integration of the operations from California to Connecticut and
all accounting and reporting is centralized within the Connecticut location. |
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|
|
|
We have implemented a strict warranty return policy which is designed to track and
monitor all warranty returns and provide the reporting information required for the
warranty reserve on a timely basis. |
Except as described above, there has been no change in our internal control over financial
reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal
control over financial reporting.
ITEM 8B. OTHER ITEMS
None.
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PART III.
ITEM 9. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS
Directors and Executive Officers.
The names of directors and executive officers and certain information about each person is set
forth below:
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Name |
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Age |
|
Principal Occupation |
Scott L. Glenn
|
|
|
56 |
|
|
Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer and Business Executive |
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|
|
Eric B. Freedus
|
|
|
56 |
|
|
Director, Attorney |
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|
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|
|
|
|
H.M. Busby
|
|
|
67 |
|
|
Director, Private Investor |
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|
|
|
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|
|
Michael Trinkle
|
|
|
53 |
|
|
Director, Business Executive |
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|
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|
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|
|
Ellen M. Preston
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|
|
51 |
|
|
Director, Business Consultant |
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|
|
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|
|
Edward J. Steube
|
|
|
62 |
|
|
Director, President of Allergy Control Products, Inc. |
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|
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|
|
Michael Walsh
|
|
|
46 |
|
|
Director, Business Executive |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Francesca DiNota
|
|
|
43 |
|
|
Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer |
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|
|
|
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|
|
Bret Megargel
|
|
|
36 |
|
|
Vice President, Secretary |
Scott L. Glenn was elected to the Board and appointed Chairman, President and Chief Executive
Officer of Planet in November 2004. Since October 2000 he, or an affiliated entity controlled by
him, has been the Manager and a member of Allergy Free, LLC. Mr. Glenn is also the Managing Partner
of Windamere Venture Partners, and has been since 1996. He also currently serves as a director and
founder of GlobalEdge, Inc., Kanisa Pharmaceuticals, Cadence Pharmaceuticals, Oculir, Inc., Somaxon
Pharmaceuticals. Previously, from 1988 until 1995, Mr. Glenn served as President/CEO, and then
Chairman of Quidel Corporation, a leading point of care diagnostic business. Before serving in
those capacities from 1983 through 1988, Mr. Glenn was vice president of development/operations of
Quidel. From 1984 to 1992, Mr. Glenn served in numerous management positions, including
Division/General Manager at Allergan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Mr. Glenn has a Bachelor of Science
degree in Finance and Accounting from California State University at Fullerton.
Eric B. Freedus was elected to the Board in January 2005. Mr. Freedus has been an attorney in
private practice since 1974 and is currently the president of the law firm of Frank and Freedus,
APC. Mr. Freedus currently focuses his law practice in the area of special education litigation.
Mr. Freedus received his undergraduate degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo in
1971 and his law degree from the University of Toledo in 1974.
H. M. Mac Busby has been a director of the Company since August 1997 when he was elected by the
members of the Board of Directors to fill a vacancy on the Board. Mr. Busby was President and Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company from February 2003 until November
2004. In May 2003, Mr. Busby was appointed Secretary of the Company. Mr. Busby began his career in
1966 at Wisconsin Centrifugal, Inc. which included the position of Manager of Industrial and Public
Relations. Mr. Busby has also served as Vice President of Human Relations and Administration for
MCA Financial, Inc.,
a subsidiary of MCA, Inc. Mr. Busby was Chairman of Sun Protective International and Sun-Gard USA.
Mr. Busby earned his B.S. in Business Administration from Indiana University.
Michael A. Trinkle currently serves as President of Conception Technologies, LP, and has held the
position since 1993. Mr. Trinkle was also a member of Allergy Free, LLC, and served as its
President from August 2001 to March 31, 2004. During the 15 years prior to joining Conception
Technologies, LP, Mr. Trinkle was employed by Allergan Pharmaceuticals where he held management
positions in the areas of operations, sales, marketing, and quality assurance. Mr. Trinkle was
elected to the Board in November 2004.
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Ellen M. Preston was a member of Allergy Free, LLC, since October 2000. In addition to being a
member of Allergy Free, LLC, since 1998, Ms. Preston has been a business consultant advising
medical device companies in the areas of strategic market assessment, business development, brand
development and strategy, and communications. From 2000 until 2002, Ms. Preston was a venture
partner with Windamere Venture Partners. While with Windamere Venture Partners, Ms. Preston was a
founder of Dexcom, Inc., a corporation engaged in the development of an implantable glucose sensor,
and founded Miramedica, Inc. a company specializing in computer-aided detection. Ms. Preston served
as interim president of Miramedica, Inc., which was sold to Kodak in 2003. From 1997-1998, Ms.
Preston was Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Amira Medical, Inc. She held a similar
position with Biopsys Medical, Inc. from 1996-1997. Ms. Preston was elected to the Board in
November 2004.
Edward Steube served as Chief Executive Officer and Director of Allergy Control Products since
2002. Prior to Joining ACP, he was a member of executive management of New York Bancorp, and prior
to that a Principal in the investment banking division of Kidder Peabody and Co, Inc., a subsidiary
of GE Capital. Mr. Steube has a B.A. from Princeton University.
Michael Walsh was most recently Executive Chairman at Prometheus Laboratories, a specialty
pharmaceutical company, where he also held the positions of President, Chief Operating Officers,
and Chief Executive Officer. Previously, Mr. Walsh was with Quidel Corporation in a number of
senior executive roles including Director of Worldwide Marketing and Business Development and
Director of European Operations. Mr. Walsh has a B.S. from the University of Notre Dame and an
M.B.A. from Pepperdine University.
From 1998 through early 2005, Francesca DiNota served in various positions, lastly as Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer of Optima, Inc., a privately held ophthalmic goods
manufacturer and distributor. Prior to that, Ms. DiNota worked as a certified public accountant
for Capossela, Cohen, LLC, a regional public accounting firm. Ms. DiNota graduated from Iona
College with a BBA in accounting. Ms. DiNota is a certified public accountant qualified in the
State of New York and the State of Connecticut.
Bret Megargel most recently served from 2002 to 2004 as Vice President of Business Development for
Avera Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a private pharmaceutical development company. Mr. Megargel is a
co-founder of Avera, and during his tenure led the successful licensing or acquisition of three
novel pharmaceutical products from global pharmaceutical companies with combined deal value of
greater than US$100 million. Prior to the founding of Avera, Mr. Megargel served as a Venture
Partner for Windamere Venture Partners, from 1999 to 2003, during his tenure, he served as Vice
President of Business Development for MD Edge, Inc., and Director of Business Development for
Converge Medical, Inc., and was a member of the founding team of Dexcom, Inc. From 1991 to 1996,
Mr. Megargel served as a consultant for Marketing Corporation of America, where he was a case
manager for product development, licensing and acquisition, and marketing strategy projects for
market leading healthcare clients. Mr. Megargel holds a B.A. in Economics from Dartmouth College,
and an M.B.A. from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business.
Board Meetings and Committees
The Board of Directors has an Audit Committee, a Compensation Committee and Nominating Committee.
During 2005, The Board of Directors met and approved the following charters and policies: Audit
Committee Charter, Compensation Committee Charter, Nominating and Governance Committee Charter,
Security Trading Policy and Corporate Ethics and Governance Policy.
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During 2005, each Board member attended 75% or more of the aggregate of the meetings of the Board,
and of the meetings of the committees on which he or she served, held during the period for which
he or she was a member, respectively.
The Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed the audited financial statements with management,
and the Audit Committee has discussed with the independent registered accounting firm the matters
required to be discussed under SAS 61. Further the Audit Committee has received the written
disclosures and the letter from the independent registered accounting firm required in the
Independence Standards Board Standard #1 and has discussed with the independent registered
accounting firm their independence. Based on the review of the financial statements and
discussions with management and the independent registered accounting firm, the audit committee
recommended to the Board of Directors that the audited financial statements be included in this
annual report. The Audit Committee is comprised of Mike Trinkle and H. M. Busby. Mr. Busby, as
former Chief Financial Officer of Planet, serves as the committees financial expert.
Code of Conduct and Ethics
Our Board of Directors has adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to all of our Directors, officers
and employees. The Code is available in print, without charge, to any stockholder who requests a
copy by writing to us at Planet Technologies, Inc., c/o Allergy Control Products, Inc., 96 Danbury
Road, Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877, Attention: Investor Relations. Each of our Directors,
officers, including our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and all of our other
principal executive officers and employees is required to be familiar with the Code of Ethics and
to certify compliance annually. There have not been any waivers of the Code of Ethics relating to
any of our executive officers or Directors in the past year.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act (Section 16(a)) requires the Companys directors and executive
officers, and persons who own more than ten percent (10%) of a registered class of the Companys
equity securities, to file with the SEC initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in
ownership of Common Stock and other equity securities of the Company. Officers, directors, and
greater than ten percent (10%) shareholders are required by SEC regulation to furnish the Company
with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file.
To the Companys knowledge, based solely on a review of the copies of such reports furnished to the
Company and written representations that no other reports were required, during the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2005, all Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to its officers,
directors and greater than ten percent (10%) beneficial owners were filed.
ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Compensation of Directors and Executive Officers
Directors and Executive Officers may be granted options to purchase Common Stock under the
Companys 2000 Stock Incentive Plan (Plan). As of August 2005, the Shareholders approved an
amendment to the 2000 Incentive Plan to increase the authorized number of shares to 350,000 shares.
On August 10, 2005,
the Board of Directors approved an increase to the authorized number of shares from 350,000 to
500,000, which is subject to shareholder approval at the next annual shareholders meeting.
During 2005, the Board granted stock options to (a) Eric Freedus to purchase 10,500 shares of
Planet common stock at an exercise price of $3.00 per share as compensation for serving as a
director, (b) Mr. Busby, Mr. Trinkle, Mr. Walsh and Ms. Preston to purchase 10,000 shares each of
Planet common stock at an exercise price of $3.00 per share as compensation for serving as a
directors, (c) Ms. White to purchase 30,000 shares at an exercise price of $3.00 for serving as an
officer of the Company, (d) Mr. Megargel to purchase 30,000 shares at an exercise price of $3.00
per share as compensation for serving
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as officer of the Company and an additional 18,000 shares at
an exercise price of $2.70 per share, (e) Mr. Glenn to purchase 25,000 shares of Planet common
stock at an exercise price of $3.00 per share as compensation for serving as an officer of the
Company and an additional 74,000 shares at an exercise price of $2.70 per share, (f) Ms. DiNota to
purchase 35,000 shares at $2.70 for serving as Chief Financial Officer, and (g) Mr. Steube to
purchase 120,000 shares at $2.70 per share for serving as President and CEO of ACP. Some of the
options granted to directors and officers were in excess of the shareholder approved Plan limits.
Options granted in excess of the Plan limits are subject to the approval of shareholders at the
next annual shareholders meeting.
Directors are reimbursed for reasonable travel expenses incurred in connection with attendance at
Board meetings, or any committee meetings, or otherwise in connection with their service as a
director.
Compensation of Executive Officers
The following table sets forth, for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003
certain compensation awarded or paid to, or earned by the Companys Executive Officers.
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Summary Compensation Table
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Annual Compensation |
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Long-Term Compensation |
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Awards |
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Payouts |
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Other |
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Restricted |
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Securities |
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Annual |
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Stock |
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Underlying |
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LTIP |
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All Other |
Name and Principal Position |
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Year |
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Salary ($) |
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Bonus ($) |
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Compensation ($) |
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Awards ($) |
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Options/SARs(#) |
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Payouts ($) |
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Compensation ($) |
Scott Glenn |
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2005 |
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$ |
1,289 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
99,000 |
(1) |
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$ |
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$ |
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Chairman, Chief
Executive |
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2004 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
100,543 |
(2) |
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$ |
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$ |
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Officer |
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2003 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Edward J. Steube |
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2005 |
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$ |
73,076 |
(3) |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
120,000 |
(3) |
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$ |
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$ |
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Chief Executive Officer, |
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2004 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Subsidiary |
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2003 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Bret Megargel |
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2005 |
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$ |
155,135 |
(4) |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
48,000 |
(4) |
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$ |
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$ |
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Vice President, |
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2004 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Secretary Until 4/18/06 |
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2003 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Francesca DiNota |
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2005 |
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$ |
43,846 |
(5) |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
35,000 |
(5) |
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$ |
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$ |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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2004 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Secretary as of 4/18/06 |
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2003 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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H.M. Busby |
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2005 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
10,500 |
(6) |
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$ |
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$ |
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Former Chief Executive |
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2004 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
29,630 |
(8) |
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$ |
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$ |
500 |
(7) |
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$ |
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$ |
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Officer, President and
Chief Financial Officer |
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2003 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
31,677 |
(9) |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Robert J. Petcavich |
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2005 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Former Chairman and |
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2004 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
500 |
(7) |
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$ |
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$ |
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Chief Technical Officer |
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2003 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
47,180 |
(9) |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Richard C. Bernier |
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2005 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Former Chief Executive |
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2004 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Officer and President |
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2003 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
19,125 |
(9) |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Leslie White |
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2005 |
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$ |
29,670 |
(10) |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
30,000 |
(11) |
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$ |
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$ |
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Former Chief Financial |
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2004 |
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$ |
52,031 |
(10) |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Officer and Secretary |
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2003 |
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$ |
51,445 |
(10) |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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(1) |
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Represents options granted January 25, 2005 for 25,000 shares at an exercise price of
$3.50 and begin vesting on January 25, 2006. Options granted on August 10, 2005 for 74,000
shares at an exercise price of $2.70 which begin vesting on August 10, 2006 are subject to
approval by the shareholders at the next annual meeting. |
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(2) |
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Represents options granted on November 30, 2004, with an exercise price of $3.50 per
share. 25,136 of the Options granted vested upon grant, with the balance commencing
vesting on November 30, 2005. |
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(3) |
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Represents compensation paid from date of Merger on August 11, 2005 through December
31, 2005 and stock options granted on August 10, 2005 at an exercise price of $2.70 per
share which begin vesting on August 10, 2006, 16,613 of which are in excess of Plan limits
and subject to shareholder approval at the next shareholders meeting. |
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(4) |
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Represents compensation paid to Mr. Megargel as Vice President of Marketing and
Business Development and 30,000 options granted January 25, 2005, with an exercise price
of $3.00 which are fully vested as of December 31, 2005. Options granted on August 10,
2005 for 18,000 shares, with an exercise price of $2.70 which begin vesting on August 10,
2006 are in excess of current Plan limits and subject to shareholder approval at the next
annual meeting. |
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(5) |
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Represents compensation from date of Merger on August 11, 2005 through December 31,
2005 and options granted on August 10, 2005, with an exercise price of $2.70 per share
which begin vesting on August 10, 2006, all of which are in excess of Plan limits and are
subject to shareholder approval at the next shareholders meeting. |
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(6) |
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Represents options granted November 17, 2004, for compensation as a director. |
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(7) |
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Represents options granted January 25, 2005, for compensation as a director. |
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(8) |
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Represents consulting fees paid to Mr. Busby for his services in 2004. |
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(9) |
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Represents consulting fees paid for their services in 2003. |
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(10) |
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Ms. White is employed by Conception Technologies, L.P., a California limited
partnership, and for the past three years has devoted approximately fifty percent (50%) of
her time to the Allergy Free business (and after December 1, 2004 to the business of
Planet Technologies, Inc.) Allergy Free and Planet reimbursed Conception for
approximately fifty percent (50%) of the compensation Conception pays to Ms. White as
reflected in the table. In 2005, Ms. White resigned as Chief Financial Officer and the
table reflects compensation paid to her until her date of resignation on August 31, 2005. |
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(11) |
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Represents options granted January 25, 2005, with an exercise price of $3.00. |
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Stock Option Grants and Exercises
The Companys Executive Officers are eligible for grants of options under the Companys 2000 Stock
Incentive Plan (Plan). As of December 31, 2005, there were no shares available for grant under
the Plan, which was expanded by the Board of Directors to 500,000 in August 2005. Grants in excess
of Plan limits are subject to approval by the shareholders at the next annual shareholders meeting
and are not reflected in the following tables.
The following table sets forth information with respect to the number of securities underlying
exercised options held by the Executive Officers as of December 31, 2005, and the value of
unexercised in-the-money options (i.e., options for which the current market value of the Common
Stock underlying such options exceeds the exercise price):
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No. of Securities |
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Percent of Total |
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Exercise |
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Underlying |
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Options Granted |
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Price |
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Name |
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Options |
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to Employees |
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($/share) |
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Expiration Date |
Scott Glenn |
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25,000 |
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6.4 |
% |
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$ |
3.50 |
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January 25, 2015 |
Chief Executive Officer |
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74,000 |
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18.8 |
% |
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$ |
2.70 |
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August 10, 2015 |
Bret Megargel |
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30,000 |
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7.6 |
% |
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$ |
3.00 |
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January 25, 2015 |
Secretary |
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18,000 |
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4.6 |
% |
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$ |
2.70 |
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August 10, 2015 |
Francesca DiNota |
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35,000 |
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8.9 |
% |
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$ |
2.70 |
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August 10, 2015 |
Chief Financial Officer |
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Edward J. Steube |
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120,000 |
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30.5 |
% |
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$ |
2.00 |
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August 10, 2015 |
Chief Executive
Officer, Subsidiary |
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Aggregated Option Exercises Last Fiscal Year and Fiscal Year End Option Values
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Shares |
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Number of Securities |
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Value of Unexercised In-the- |
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Acquired |
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Underlying Unexercised |
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Money Options at Fiscal Year |
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on |
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Value |
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Options at Fiscal Year End (2)} |
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End ($) (1) |
Name |
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Exercise(#) |
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Realized |
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Exercisable |
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Unexercisable |
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Exercisable |
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Unexercisable |
Bret Megargel |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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30,000 |
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$ |
0 |
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$ |
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Scott Glenn |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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27,230 |
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172,313 |
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$ |
0 |
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$ |
22,220 |
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Edward J. Steube |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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120,000 |
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$ |
0 |
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$ |
36,000 |
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Francesca DiNota |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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35,000 |
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$ |
0 |
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$ |
10,500 |
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(1) |
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Calculated based on the estimated fair market value of the Companys Common Stock as of December 31, 2005, less the exercise price payable upon
the exercise of such options. Such estimated fair market value as of December 31, 2005, was $3.00, the last transaction price posted at the close
of trading on December 31, 2005. |
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Description of Employee Benefit Plans:
2000 Stock Incentive Plan
In 2000, the Company established a stock option plan, the 2000 Stock Option Plan, which provided
for 500,000 shares of common stock for issuance. At the time of the merger with Allergy Free in
2004, the Plan was amended increase the number of shares available to 5,000,000 shares, which were
converted to 100,000 shares after the 50:1 stock split. During 2005, the Plan was again amended to
increase the number of shares available under the Plan to 350,000. The 2000 Option Plan provides
for the discretionary grant of options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), and stock bonuses to
employees and directors of and consultants to the Company. Options granted under the 2000 Plan may
be either incentive stock options, as defined in Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended (the Code), or non-statutory stock options.
At December 31, 2005, options granted by the Board Of Directors exceeded Plan authorized shares by
154,113 shares in excess of the Plan limit were granted by the Board of Directors which are subject
to Shareholder approval during the next annual Shareholders meeting.
The purpose of the 2000 Stock Option Plan is to attract and retain qualified personnel, to provide
additional incentives to employees, officers, directors and consultants of the Company and to
promote the success of the Companys business. Under the Plan, Planet may grant or issue incentive
stock options and non-statutory stock options to eligible participants, provided that incentive
stock options may only be granted to employees of Planet. The 2000 Stock Option Plan also allows
shares of common stock to be issued under a Stock Bonus Program through direct and immediate
issuances. Similar to stock options granted under the Plan, stock bonus awards may be subjected to
a vesting schedule determined by the Board of Directors. Option grants under the Plan are
discretionary. Options granted are subject to vesting as determined by the Board, provided that
the option vests as to at least 20% of the shares subject to the option per year. The maximum term
of a stock option is ten years, but if the optionee at the time of grant has voting power over more
than 10% of the Companys outstanding capital stock, the maximum term is five years. If an
optionee terminates his or her service to Planet, such optionee may exercise only those option
shares vested as of the date of termination, and must affect such exercise within the period of
time after termination set forth in the optionees option. The exercise price of incentive stock
options granted must be at least equal to the fair market value of the Common Stock of the Company
on the date of grant. The exercise price of options granted to an optionee who owns stock
possessing more than 10% of the voting power of Planets outstanding capital stock must equal at
least 110% of the fair market value of the common stock on the date of grant. Payment of the
exercise price may be made in cash, by delivery of other shares of the Companys common stock or by
any other form of legal consideration that may be acceptable to the Board.
401(k) Plan
The Company provides a defined contribution 401(k) savings plan (the 401(k) Plan) in which all
full-time employees of the Company are eligible to participate. Eligible employees are permitted
to contribute pre-tax salary to the 401(k) Plan subject to IRS limitations. Company contributions
to the 401(k) Plan are at the discretion of the Board of Directors. There have been no Company
contributions to the 401(k) Plan in 2005 or 2004.
Employment Agreements and Change in Control Arrangements
The Company has entered into an employment agreement with Scott L. Glenn as President/CEO and
Chairman of the Board of the Company for a three-year period, which expires on November 29, 2007.
The Company has agreed to pay Mr. Glenn a salary of $100 per month (plus healthcare and other
benefits) until
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it is determined by the Board that the Company can afford to pay compensation
comparable to CEOs of other similar companies. In exchange for foregoing a salary, the Company
granted to Mr. Glenn stock options exercisable at the then fair market value at such time as may be
required to main the aggregate number of stock options granted to Mr. Glenn an amount not less than
five (5%) percent of the issued and outstanding stock of the Company (on a fully diluted basis)
during his three year term of employment.
During 2005, the Company entered into an employment agreement with the Subsidiarys President and
Chief Executive Officer and director for a four-year period, which expires in 2009. The contract
provides for an annual salary of $200,000 (plus healthcare and other benefits) as well as a
discretionary bonus for superior performance for exceeding sales, gross profits and profits plans
for the year. The Company also granted stock options to acquire 120,000 shares of the Companys
common stock at $2.70 per share with 25% of the options vesting on August 10, 2006, and the balance
at the rate of 1/36 th of the balance per month, subject to any acceleration
as provided under the Companys 2000 Stock Option Plan.
In January 2005, the Company agreed to employ Bret Megargel as Vice President of Marketing and
Business Development, effective February 1, 2005, at an annualized salary of $96,000. In March
2005, Mr. Megargels annual salary was increased to $192,000 and 30,000 shares of stock options at
$3.00 with accelerated vesting if certain marketing and development objectives were met by year
end. These options became fully vested in December 2005. In December 2005, Mr. Megargels
compensation was reduced to $100 per month and he was issued 18,000 additional stock options to
purchase the Companys stock at $2.70 per shares under standard vesting as provided by the
Companys 2000 Stock Option Plan.
The Company has entered into a Consulting Agreement with Leslie White to which she retains the
30,000 options granted to her as Chief Financial Officer plus an hourly rate to be determined.
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ITEM. 11 SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND
MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCK HOLDER MATTERS
Equity Compensation Plan Information
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(a) |
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(b) |
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(c) |
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Number of securities |
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Number of |
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Weighted- |
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remaining available for |
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securities to be |
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average exercise |
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future issuance under |
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issued upon |
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price of |
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equity compensation |
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exercise of |
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outstanding |
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plans (excluding |
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outstanding options, |
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options, warrants |
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securities reflected in |
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Plan category |
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warrants and rights |
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and rights |
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column (a)) |
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Equity compensation
plans approved by security
holders |
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343,500 |
|
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$ |
3.90 |
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None (2) |
Equity compensation
plans not approved by
security holders (1) |
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154,113 |
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|
$ |
2.70 |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
497,613 |
|
|
$ |
3.53 |
|
|
None (2) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
As of April 10, 2006, the Company has granted options exceeding
the number of shares authorized by the shareholders under the
2000 Stock Incentive Plan by 154,113 shares. The Board has
approved an amendment to the plan to increase the authorized
number of shares to 500,000 shares, which will be submitted to
the shareholders for approval at the next meeting of
shareholders. |
|
(2) |
|
The Company does not have any securities available for issuance
under the 2000 Stock Option Plan. |
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the ownership of the Companys Stock
as of March 1, 2006 by: (i) each director and nominee for director; (ii) each of the Executive
Officers named in the Summary Compensation Table; (iii) all executive officers and directors of the
Company as a group; and (iv) all those known by the Company to be beneficial owners of more than
five percent (5%) of any class of the Companys Stock, based upon information reported to the
Company or publicly available reports filed with the SEC.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beneficial Ownership |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Percentage of Class |
Title of Class |
|
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner |
|
Number of Shares (1) |
|
Owned (2) |
Common |
|
Scott L. Glenn (3) |
|
|
1,690,807 |
|
|
|
42.1 |
% |
|
|
6402 Cardeno Drive
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
La Jolla, CA 92037 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common |
|
Eric B. Freedus (4) |
|
|
4,138 |
|
|
|
0.1 |
% |
|
|
1202 Ketner Blvd., Ste. 6000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
San Diego, CA 92101 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common |
|
H.M. Busby (5) |
|
|
5,568 |
|
|
|
0.1 |
% |
|
|
3852 Alameda Place
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
San Diego, CA 92103 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common |
|
Michael A. Trinkle (5) |
|
|
60,267 |
|
|
|
1.5 |
% |
|
|
3495 Via Zara Court
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fallbrook, CA 92028 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common |
|
Ellen Preston (5) |
|
|
47,816 |
|
|
|
1.2 |
% |
|
|
1825 Sheridan Avenue
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
San Diego, CA 92103 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common |
|
Brett Megarge(6)l |
|
|
30,000 |
|
|
|
0.7 |
% |
|
|
3912 Alameda Place
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
San Diego, CA 92103 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common |
|
All executive officers and directors as a group |
|
|
1,838,598 |
|
|
|
45.2 |
% |
Common |
|
John Dawson |
|
|
600,000 |
|
|
|
15.1 |
% |
|
|
Shorehaven Road
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Southport, CT 06855 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common |
|
William and Lisa Barkett |
|
|
308,456 |
|
|
|
7.7 |
% |
|
|
7544 Eads #F
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
La Jolla, CA 92037 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common |
|
Windamere III, LLC (7) |
|
|
886,000 |
|
|
|
22.2 |
% |
|
|
6402 Cardeno Dr.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
La Jolla, CA 92037 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common |
|
Fog City Fund, LLC |
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
|
12.5 |
% |
|
|
2100 Green Street, #102
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
San Francisco, CA 94123 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
(1) |
|
This table is based upon information supplied by officers, directors and principal shareholders
and Schedules 13D and 13G filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC). Unless
otherwise indicated in the footnotes to this table and subject to community property laws where
applicable, the Company believes that each of the shareholders named in this table has sole voting
and investment power with respect to the shares indicated as beneficially owned. These amounts
included shares granted under the 2000 Stock Option Plan in excess of Plan limits which are subject
to the approval of shareholders at the next annual meeting. |
|
(2) |
|
Percentage ownership is based upon the shares outstanding on April 10, 2006. |
|
(3) |
|
Includes 770,806 shares owned by AF Partners, LLC, which is controlled by Mr. Glenn and 886,000
shares owned by Windamere III, LLC, over which Mr. Glenn shares control (see Note (7) below).
Includes options to purchase 34,001 shares which began vesting in 2005. Does not include 74,000
shares which expire on August 10, 2015 and which begin vesting on August 10, 2006. |
|
(4) |
|
Includes vested portion of 500 shares issuable upon exercise of stock options which expire on
January 18, 2015, and which began vesting on January 18, 2006 and 10,000 shares issuable upon
exercise of stock options which expire on January 25, 2015, and which began vesting on January 25,
2006. |
|
(5) |
|
Includes vested portion of 10,000 shares issuable upon exercise of stock options which expire
on January 25, 2015, which began vesting on January 25, 2006. |
|
(6) |
|
Includes 30,000 options granted on January 25, 2005 which became fully vested on December 31,
2005. Does not include 18,000 options granted on August 10, 2005 which begin vesting on August 10,
2006 and are subject to shareholders approval at the next shareholders meeting. |
|
(7) |
|
Windamere III, LLC, is under the joint control of Mr. Glenn and St. Paul Travelers Companies,
Inc., its affiliates Split-Rock Partners, LLC, and St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company,
whose business address is 385 Washington Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102. |
ITEM 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.
On November 30, 2004, Planet acquired all of the assets of Allergy Free, LLC, which is the
historical business described in this 10-KSB for approximately 1.65 million shares of Planet stock
(after giving effect to the reverse stock split), a convertible note of $274,300, and assumption of
debt. The transaction was completed pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement between Planet and
Allergy Free, LLC. (Agreement) As a result of the acquisition, Allergy Frees historical
financial information is included in the consolidated financial results of Planet. Allergy Free,
LLC, was and is controlled by Scott Glenn, who became Planets Chairman, President and CEO.
Windamere III, LLC acquired 586,000 common stock shares in the Company which increased its holding
in the Company to 22.2% of the outstanding shares. Fog City Fund, LLC acquired 500,000 common
stock shares in the Company. With this acquisition, Fog City now owns 12.5% of the Companys
common stock.
27
During 2005, the Company sublet their California office space from a related party in the amount of
$109,554.
ITEM 13. EXHIBITS.
(a) 1. Financial Statements. Financial statements are attached as the Appendix to this report. The
index to the financial statements is found on page F-1 of the Appendix.
2. Exhibits.
|
|
|
Exhibit Number |
|
Description. |
2.1(8)
|
|
Asset Purchase Agreement dated March 18, 2004, between the Company and Allergy Free. |
|
|
|
2.2(12)
|
|
Amendments to Asset Purchase Agreement dated March 18, 2004. |
|
|
|
2.3(14)
|
|
Form of Agreement and Plan of Merger dated March 7, 2005, with Allergy Control
Products and Jonathon T. Dawson. |
|
|
|
3.1(1)
|
|
Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant. |
|
|
|
3.2(1)
|
|
Restated Bylaws of the Registrant. |
|
|
|
3.3(11)
|
|
Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation of Company dated November 30,
2004. |
|
|
|
4.1
|
|
Reference is made to Exhibits 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3. |
|
|
|
4.2(1)
|
|
Specimen Stock Certificate. |
|
|
|
10.1(1)
|
|
Form of Indemnity Agreement entered into between the Registrant and certain of its
executive officers and directors. |
|
|
|
10.5(1)
|
|
Agreement to Assign Proprietary Rights between the Registrant and Dr. Robert J.
Petcavich. |
|
|
|
10.8(3)
|
|
Registrants 2000 Stock Incentive Plan (the 2000 Plan). |
|
|
|
10.9(3)
|
|
Form of Incentive Stock Option Grant under the 2000 Plan. |
|
|
|
10.10(3)
|
|
Form of Non-statutory Stock Option Grant under the 2000 Plan. |
|
|
|
10.11(5)
|
|
Warrant to purchase Common Stock, March 20, 2001, issued by the Registrant to LBC Capital Resources, Inc. |
|
|
|
10.12(6)
|
|
Form of Sale and License Agreement dated March 2003 with Agway, Inc. (animal feed products). |
|
|
|
10.13(6)
|
|
Form of Sale and License Agreement dated March 2003 with Agway, Inc. (fruit and vegetable products). |
|
|
|
10.14(6)
|
|
Form of First Amendment to License Agreement with Agway, Inc. |
|
|
|
10.16(6)(7)
|
|
Form of Purchase Sale and License Agreement dated May 1, 2003, with Ryer Enterprises, LLC. |
28
|
|
|
Exhibit Number |
|
Description. |
10.17(9)
|
|
Form of Amendment dated January 31, 2004, to Purchase, Sale and License Agreement with Ryer Enterprises, LLC. |
|
|
|
10.18(10)
|
|
Form of Royalty Contract dated on or about June 2004 with Ryer, Inc. |
|
|
|
10.19(13)
|
|
Form of Employment Agreement with Scott Glenn. |
|
|
|
10.20(13)
|
|
Form of subscription agreement for 2004 private placement. |
|
|
|
10.22 (14)
|
|
Form of Sub-Lease Agreement dated November 1, 2003, with Conception Technologies, L.P. |
|
|
|
10.23 (14)
|
|
Form of License Agreement dated January 1, 1997, and amendments thereto, with Rick L. Chapman. |
|
|
|
10.24 (14)
|
|
Form of Supply Agreement dated January 27, 2004, with American Metal Filter Company. |
|
|
|
10.25 (14)
|
|
Form of Royalty Liquidation Trust dated as of November 29, 2004, with U.S. Bank. |
|
|
|
10.26 (14)
|
|
Form of employment agreement effective February 1, 2005, with Bret Megargel |
|
|
|
10.27(15)
|
|
Form of employment agreement effective August 2005, with Edward Steube |
|
|
|
10.28
|
|
Form of employment agreement effective October 1, 2005, with Tina Mendoza |
|
|
|
10.29
|
|
Form of agreement effective August 2005, with Crystal Research. |
|
|
|
11.1(2)(4)
|
|
Statement of Computation of Common and Common Equivalent Shares. |
|
|
|
14.1 (14)
|
|
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. |
|
|
|
23.1 (15)
|
|
Consent of J.H. Cohn LLP. |
|
|
|
31.1
|
|
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
|
|
|
31.2
|
|
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
|
|
|
32.1
|
|
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
|
|
|
32.2
|
|
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrants Registration Statement on Form SB-2, as amended (No.
33-91984 LA) and incorporated herein by reference. |
|
(2) |
|
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference. |
|
(3) |
|
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrants Registration Statement on Form S-8
(No. 333-38500) filed on June 2, 2000 and incorporated herein by reference. |
29
|
|
|
(4) |
|
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for
the quarter ended June 30, 2000. |
|
(5) |
|
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for
the quarter ended March 31, 2001. |
|
(6) |
|
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference. |
|
(7) |
|
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for
the quarter ended March 31, 2003. |
|
(8) |
|
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrants Form 8K filed March 23, 2004 Report. |
|
(9) |
|
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the
quarter ended December 31, 2003. |
|
(10) |
|
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for
the quarter ended June 30, 2004. |
|
(11) |
|
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrants Form 8K filed December 16, 2004 Report. |
|
(12) |
|
Previously filed as an exhibit to Registrants Proxy Statement dated October 20, 2004. |
|
(13) |
|
Previously filed as an exhibit to Registrants SB-2 dated February 4, 2005. |
|
(14) |
|
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the
quarter ended December 31, 2004. |
|
(15) |
|
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrants SB-2/A dated October 12, 2005. |
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
Audit Fees
For professional services rendered by the independent registered public accounting firm for the
audit of the Companys annual financial statements and review of financial statements included in
the Companys Form 10-QSB. The aggregate fees billed or to be billed by the Companys independent
registered public accounting firm, J.H. Cohn LLP, for 2005 and 2004 were $175,930 and $34,300,
respectively.
Audit Related Fees
The aggregate fees billed in 2005 and 2004 by the Companys independent registered public
accounting firm for assurance and related services by the independent registered public accounting
firm that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the Companys
financial statements are in the amount of $8,500 and $10,660, respectively.
Tax Fees
No fees were billed in 2005 and 2004 by the Companys independent registered public accounting firm
for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning.
All Other Fees
No fees were billed in 2005 and 2004 by the Companys independent registered public accounting firm
for any other services, other than Audit Fees and Audit Related Fees.
30
SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto
duly authorized.
|
|
|
|
|
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
|
|
|
Dated May 11, 2006
|
|
By: /s/ Scott L. Glenn |
|
|
|
|
|
Scott L. Glenn |
|
|
Chief Executive Officer |
|
|
|
Dated May 11, 2006
|
|
By: /s/ Francesca DiNota |
|
|
|
|
|
Francesca DiNota |
|
|
Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer |
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been
signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the
dates indicated.
|
|
|
|
|
Signature |
|
Title |
|
Date |
/s/ Ellen Preston
Ellen Preston
|
|
Director
|
|
May 11, 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
/s/ H. M. Busby
H. M. Busby
|
|
Director
|
|
May 11, 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
/s/ Michael Trinkle
Michael Trinkle
|
|
Director
|
|
May 11, 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
/s/ Eric Freedus
Eric Freedus
|
|
Director
|
|
May 11, 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
/s/ Mike Walsh
Mike Walsh
|
|
Director
|
|
May 11, 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Director
|
|
May 11, 2006 |
31
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ITEM 7 OF FORM 10-KSB
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-2 |
|
Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-3 |
|
|
|
|
F-4 |
|
|
|
|
F-5 |
|
|
|
|
F-6 |
|
|
|
|
F-7 |
|
F-1
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors
Planet Technologies, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Planet Technologies, Inc. and
Subsidiary as of December 31, 2005, and the related consolidated statements of operations,
shareholders equity (deficiency) and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004.
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit 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
consolidated 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 consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of Planet Technologies, Inc. as of December 31, 2005, and
their results of operations and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company
will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2, the Company has experienced recurring net
losses resulting in an accumulated deficit of $5,210,891 as of December 31, 2005. In addition, the
Company has a working capital deficiency of $303,717 as of December 31, 2005. These conditions
raise substantial doubt about the Companys ability to continue as a going concern. Managements
plans regarding these matters are also described in Note 2. The consolidated financial statements
do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ J.H. Cohn LLP
Jericho, New York
April 11, 2006
F-2
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 2005
|
|
|
|
|
ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
Current assets: |
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
436,844 |
|
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,311 |
|
|
274,727 |
|
Inventory, net |
|
|
577,332 |
|
Other current assets |
|
|
115,560 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets |
|
|
1,404,463 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property and equipment, net |
|
|
70,756 |
|
Intangibles, net |
|
|
1,441,904 |
|
Goodwill |
|
|
1,363,025 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
4,280,148 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable |
|
$ |
1,153,831 |
|
Accrued expenses |
|
|
349,344 |
|
Derivative liability |
|
|
118,282 |
|
Accrued warrant liability |
|
|
67,500 |
|
Current portion of note and capital lease |
|
|
19,223 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities |
|
|
1,708,180 |
|
Convertible note payable to shareholder |
|
|
81,606 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities |
|
|
1,789,786 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shareholders equity: |
|
|
|
|
Preferred stock, no par value, 4,250,000 shares authorized, no
shares issued or outstanding |
|
|
|
|
Series A convertible preferred stock, no par value, 750,000 shares
authorized, no shares issued or outstanding |
|
|
|
|
Common stock, no par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized,
3,986,368 shares issued and outstanding |
|
|
7,693,296 |
|
Additional paid-in capital |
|
|
7,957 |
|
Accumulated deficit |
|
|
(5,210,891 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Total shareholders equity |
|
|
2,490,362 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
4,280,148 |
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-3
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005 AND 2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2004 |
|
Net sales |
|
$ |
3,923,498 |
|
|
$ |
1,180,382 |
|
Cost of sales |
|
|
2,205,079 |
|
|
|
407,811 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
|
1,718,419 |
|
|
|
772,571 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling |
|
|
1,081,233 |
|
|
|
597,575 |
|
General and administrative |
|
|
2,001,803 |
|
|
|
701,237 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Totals |
|
|
3,083,036 |
|
|
|
1,298,812 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss from operations |
|
|
(1,364,617 |
) |
|
|
(526,241 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other income (expense): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Loss) gain on sale of assets |
|
|
(47,414 |
) |
|
|
899 |
|
Other expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(50,543 |
) |
Interest expense |
|
|
(14,558 |
) |
|
|
(197,673 |
) |
Charge for change in derivative liability |
|
|
(81,606 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Totals |
|
|
(143,578 |
) |
|
|
(247,317 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
$ |
(1,508,195 |
) |
|
$ |
(773,558 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss per share, basic and diluted |
|
$ |
(0.52 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.46 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares used in computing net loss
per share attributable to common shareholders, basic
and diluted |
|
|
2,902,613 |
|
|
|
1,687,270 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-4
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005 AND 2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common Stock |
|
|
Additional |
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Paid-in Capital |
|
|
Deficit |
|
|
Total |
|
Beginning, January 1, 2004 |
|
|
1,655,670 |
|
|
$ |
2,310,885 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(2,929,138 |
) |
|
$ |
(618,253 |
) |
Common stock issued in
association with the reverse
acquisition, at $1.39 per share |
|
|
130,691 |
|
|
|
182,411 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
182,411 |
|
Issuance of common stock for
cash, at $2.50 per share |
|
|
258,000 |
|
|
|
645,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
645,000 |
|
Common stock issued for services
rendered, at $2.50 per share |
|
|
24,000 |
|
|
|
60,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
60,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(773,558 |
) |
|
|
(773,558 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2004 |
|
|
2,068,361 |
|
|
|
3,198,296 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,702,696 |
) |
|
|
(504,400 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance of common stock for
cash, at $2.50 per share |
|
|
1,318,007 |
|
|
|
3,295,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,295,000 |
|
Issuance of common stock for
investment in ACP, at $2.00 per
share |
|
|
600,000 |
|
|
|
1,200,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,200,000 |
|
Fair value of stock options
issued to non-employees for
services at $2.71
per share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
7,957 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,957 |
|
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,508,195 |
) |
|
|
(1,508,195 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2005 |
|
|
3,986,368 |
|
|
$ |
7,693,296 |
|
|
$ |
7,957 |
|
|
$ |
(5,210,891 |
) |
|
$ |
2,490,362 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-5
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005 AND 2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2004 |
|
Operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
$ |
(1,508,195 |
) |
|
$ |
(773,558 |
) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
183,288 |
|
|
|
82,763 |
|
Non cash charge for change in derivative liability |
|
|
81,606 |
|
|
|
|
|
Non cash charge for change in accrued warrant liability |
|
|
67,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets |
|
|
47,414 |
|
|
|
(899 |
) |
Issuance of stock for services |
|
|
|
|
|
|
60,000 |
|
Issuance of options at fair value for services |
|
|
7,957 |
|
|
|
|
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from purchase
of ACP: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable |
|
|
(162,032 |
) |
|
|
3,682 |
|
Other assets |
|
|
(24,311 |
) |
|
|
65,128 |
|
Inventory |
|
|
280,313 |
|
|
|
(9,763 |
) |
Interest payable |
|
|
(8,543 |
) |
|
|
180,567 |
|
Accounts payable |
|
|
48,533 |
|
|
|
(120,965 |
) |
Accrued expenses |
|
|
(316,973 |
) |
|
|
77,212 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in operating activities |
|
|
(1,303,443 |
) |
|
|
(435,833 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of acquiring company, net of cash acquired |
|
|
(1,581,427 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Purchase of property and equipment |
|
|
(25,794 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,363 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities |
|
|
(1,607,221 |
) |
|
|
2,363 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Repayment to) advance from related party |
|
|
(185,000 |
) |
|
|
120,000 |
|
Principal payment on notes payable |
|
|
(137,415 |
) |
|
|
(205,069 |
) |
Principal payments on notes payable to shareholder |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(21,543 |
) |
Proceeds from issuance of investors notes payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
142,000 |
|
Proceeds from stock sales |
|
|
3,295,000 |
|
|
|
645,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by financing activities |
|
|
2,972,585 |
|
|
|
680,388 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
61,921 |
|
|
|
246,918 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year |
|
|
374,923 |
|
|
|
128,005 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year |
|
$ |
436,844 |
|
|
$ |
374,923 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest paid |
|
$ |
14,558 |
|
|
$ |
17,175 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-cash transactions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock issued in connection with acquisition |
|
$ |
1,200,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value of derivative liability related to convertible debt |
|
$ |
252,757 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock issued in connection with reverse acquisition |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
182,411 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-6
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1 The Company:
Planet Technologies, Inc. (Planet or the Company) formerly known as Planet Polymer
Technologies, Inc. (Planet Polymer) was incorporated in August, 1991, in the State of California,
and, since August 12, 2005, has been engaged in the business of designing, manufacturing, selling
and distributing common products for use by allergy sensitive persons, including, without
limitation, air filters, bedding, room air cleaners, and related allergen avoidance products. The
business strategy is primarily based upon promotion of products directly to the consumer through
direct mail and telemarketing to the Companys database of customers who have purchased the Allergy
Free Electrostatic Filter.
On November 30, 2004, Planet acquired the business of Allergy Free, LLC (Allergy) for
approximately 1.65 million shares of Planet stock (after giving effect to a 50:1 reverse stock
split), a convertible note of $274,300 bearing interest at 5.5% per annum and due and payable
within three years, and assumption of debt. As a result, Allergy owned approximately 92.7% of the
voting shares of Planet. Since the stockholders of Allergy received the majority of the voting
shares of Planet, the former managing member of Allergy continued on as the president of the
Company, and representatives of Allergy hold three of the five seats on the Companys Board of
Directors, the merger was accounted for as a recapitalization of Allergy, whereby Allergy was the
accounting acquirer (legal acquiree) and Planet was the accounting acquiree (legal acquirer).
Since, at the closing, Planet was a non-operating shell corporation no longer meeting the
definition of a business as defined in EITF Consensus 98-3, Determining Whether a Nonmonetary
Transaction Involves Receipt of Productive Assets or of a Business, the transaction was equivalent
to Allergy issuing stock for the net liabilities of Planet, accompanied by a recapitalization. The
accounting was identical to that resulting from a reverse acquisition, except that there were no
adjustments to the historic carrying values of the assets and liabilities. Accordingly, the 2004
accompanying statements of operations and cash flows are the historical financial statements of
Allergy Free.
Prior to acquiring Allergy, Planet Polymer was an advanced materials company that developed and
licensed unique polymer materials. All operations related to Planet Polymer have been
discontinued.
On August 11, 2005, Planet acquired Allergy Control Products, Inc. (ACP). ACP merged into a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Planet (New ACP). The subsidiary will continue to use the name
Allergy Control Products. Effective August 11, 2005, Planet assigned all of the Allergy assets to
its wholly-owned subsidiary, New ACP. Pursuant to the terms of the merger transaction, the
shareholder of ACP was issued 600,000 shares of Planet common stock. In addition, ACPs debt to its
shareholder in the amount of $1,500,000 was paid in full by Planet (see Note 15 herein).
Note 2 Summary of significant accounting policies:
Basis of presentation:
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as
a going concern. This basis of accounting contemplates the recovery of the Companys assets and
the satisfaction of its liabilities in the normal course of business. Successful transition to
profitable operations is dependent upon obtaining a level of sales adequate to support the
Companys cost structure. The Company has suffered recurring losses resulting in an accumulated
deficit of $5,210,891 and a working capital deficiency of $303,717 as of December 31, 2005.
Management intends to continue to finance the operations of the Company through cash flow from
operations and by raising additional capital from the sale of its stock. However, there can be no
assurance that the Company will be able to obtain such financing or internally generate cash flows
from operations, which may impact the Companys ability to continue as a going concern. The
accompanying consolidated balance sheet does not include any adjustments to reflect the possible
future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification
of liabilities that may result from the potential inability of the Company to continue as a going
concern.
F-7
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 2 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued):
Principles of Consolidation:
The consolidated financial statements include Planet Technologies, Inc. and its wholly owned
subsidiary, Allergy Control Products, Inc. All intercompany transactions and balances have been
eliminated in consolidation.
Use of estimates:
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported
amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. The accounting estimates that
require managements most difficult and subjective judgments include provisions for bad debts,
warranty reserve, depreciable/amortizable lives, impairment of long-lived assets, accounting for
goodwill and intangible assets, the fair value of the Companys common stock, the fair value of
options issued for services, the allocation of proceeds from the bridge loans to equity instruments
and other reserves. Because of the uncertainly in such estimates, actual results may differ from
these estimates.
Reclassification:
Certain reclassifications have been made in the 2004 consolidated financial statements to conform
with the 2005 presentation.
Cash and cash equivalents and concentration of credit risk:
The Company maintains its cash in bank deposit accounts at various financial institutions.
Highly-liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less when purchased are
considered to be cash equivalents. As of December 31, 2005, the Company had a cash balance that
exceeded the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation limitation for coverage of $100,000 by
approximately $296,000.
Inventory:
Inventory consists of finished products which are purchased from established vendors, and raw
material which is maintained for manufacturing of its mattress encasings. Inventory is stated at
the lower of cost, determined by the First-In, First-Out method, or market. Inventory is reduced by
provisions for excess and slow moving items commensurate with known or estimated exposures.
Property and equipment:
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method
over the estimated useful lives of the assets ranging from two to ten years. Leasehold
improvements are amortized over the shorter of their useful lives or the term of the related lease.
F-8
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 2 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued):
Goodwill and Other Intangibles Assets:
Goodwill represents the excess of cost over fair value of net assets acquired through acquisition.
In accordance with SFAS No. 141, Business Combination, (SFAS 141), all business combinations
must be accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other
Intangibles Assets, eliminates the amortization of goodwill and certain other intangible assets
and requires an evaluation of impairment by applying a fair-value based test. Application of the
goodwill impairment test requires significant judgments including estimation of future cash flows,
which is dependent on internal forecasts, estimation of the long-term rate of growth for the
Company, the useful life over which cash flows will occur, and determination of the Companys cost
of capital. Changes in these estimates and assumptions could materially affect the determination
of fair value and/or conclusions on goodwill impairment. There were no changes in the carrying
amount of goodwill at December 31, 2005.
Other intangible assets include a customer list and website costs which are amortized, on a
straight-line basis, over 6 and 3 years, respectively. The Company follows the impairment
provisions and disclosure requires of SFAS No. 142. Accordingly, intangibles are reviewed for
impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be
recoverable. There were no changes in the carrying amount of the intangibles at December 31, 2005.
Stock-based compensation:
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (SFAS 123), Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation, provides for the use of a fair value-based method of accounting for stock-based
compensation. However, SFAS 123 allows an entity to continue to measure compensation cost for
stock options granted to employees using the intrinsic value method of accounting prescribed by
Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 (APB 25), Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,
which only requires charges to compensation expense for the excess, if any, of the fair value of
the underlying stock at the date a stock option is granted (or at an appropriate subsequent
measurement date) over the amount the employee must pay to acquire the stock. The Company has
elected to account for employee stock options using the intrinsic value method under APB 25. By
making that election, it is required by SFAS 123 and SFAS No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation Transition and Disclosure to provide pro forma disclosures of net loss as if a fair
value-based method of accounting had been applied.
During 2005 and 2004, the Company granted options to its employees and Board of Directors at the
fair value of the common stock. Options expire 10 years from the date of grant. Management
expects options to be held to expiration. The weighted-average fair value of these options using
the Black-Scholes option-pricing model was as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2004 |
|
Volatility |
|
|
176-221 |
% |
|
|
223-227 |
% |
Dividend yield |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Risk free interest rate |
|
|
4.02-4.40 |
% |
|
|
4.27 |
% |
Vesting period |
|
4 years |
|
4 years |
Expected life |
|
10 years |
|
10 years |
Had compensation cost for the Companys stock-based compensation plans been determined based on the
fair value method at the grant dates for awards under the Companys plans, the Companys net loss
and net loss per share for 2005 and 2004 would have been increased to the pro forma amounts
indicated below.
F-9
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 2 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued):
Stock-based compensation (concluded):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2004 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss per Share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss per Share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- Basic and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
- Basic and |
|
|
|
Net Loss |
|
|
Diluted |
|
|
Net Loss |
|
|
Diluted |
|
As reported |
|
$ |
(1,508,195 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.52 |
) |
|
$ |
(773,558 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.46 |
) |
Stock-based
compensation
expense assuming a
fair value-based
method had been
used for all awards |
|
|
(278,000 |
) |
|
|
(0.10 |
) |
|
|
(95,306 |
) |
|
|
(0.06 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro forma |
|
$ |
(1,786,195 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.62 |
) |
|
$ |
(868,864 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.52 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123, all other issuances of common stock, warrants,
stock options or other equity instruments to non-employees as the consideration for goods or
services received by the Company are accounted for based on the fair value of the equity
instruments issued (unless the fair value of the consideration received can be more reliably
measured). Generally, the fair value of any options, warrants or similar equity investments will
be estimated based on the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.
During 2005, the Board of Directors granted 154,113 options in excess of the shareholder authorized
2000 Stock Option Plan limit of 350,000 shares. As such, these options are subject to shareholder
approval at the next shareholders meeting and have been excluded from the calculation above. Had
these options been approved on December 31, 2005 the fair value of these additional options would
have been $50,226, resulting in an additional $.02 loss per share, basic and diluted.
At December 31, 2005, compensation expense related to the unvested portion of stock options
outstanding totaled $1,050,942, which will be recorded in future periods.
Net loss per share:
Net loss per share is computed using the weighted average number of shares of common stock
outstanding and is presented for basic and diluted loss per share. Basic loss per share is computed
by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.
Diluted loss per share is computed by dividing net by the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding during the period increased to include, if dilutive, the number of additional common
shares what would have been outstanding if the potential common shares had been issued.
The Company has excluded all convertible preferred stock and outstanding stock options and warrants
from the calculation of diluted loss per share because all such securities are considered
anti-dilutive. Accordingly, diluted loss per share equals basic loss per share. The total number
of potential common shares excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share for the years
ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 was 343,500 and 468,494, respectively.
Advertising:
The Company expenses the cost of advertising and promotions as incurred. Advertising costs charged
to operations were $26,232 and $57,139 in 2005 and 2004, respectively.
F-10
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 2 Summary of significant accounting policies (concluded):
Revenue recognition:
The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101, Revenue
Recognition in Financial Statements (SAB No. 101) as amended by SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin
No. 104, Revenue Recognition, revised and updated (SAB No. 104), which stipulates that revenue
generally is realized or realizable and earned, once persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists,
delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the fee is fixed or determinable and
collectibility is reasonably assured. The Company recognizes revenue from product sales upon
shipment of goods, with a provision for estimated returns recorded at that time. In addition, a
provision for potential warranty claims is provided for at the time of sale, based upon warranty
terms and the Companys prior experience.
Shipping and handling costs:
The Company expenses shipping and handling costs as incurred as part of cost of sales. Shipping
and handling revenue is included in net sales.
Income taxes:
The Company accounts for income taxes using the liability method. Current income tax expense is the
amount of income taxes expected to be payable for the current year. Deferred income taxes are
recognized for the tax consequences in future years for differences between the tax bases of assets
and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each year-end (temporary differences)
based on enacted laws and statutory rates applicable for the periods in which the temporary
differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established when
necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is considered more than likely not to be
realized.
401(k) plan:
The Company provides a defined contribution 401(k) savings plan (the 401(k) Plan) in which all
full-time employees of the Company are eligible to participate. Eligible employees may contribute
pre-tax amounts to the 401(k) Plan subject to the Internal Revenue Code limitations. Company
contributions to the 401(k) Plan are at the discretion of the Board of Directors. There were no
Company contributions in 2005 and 2004.
Valuation of long-lived assets:
The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The
recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of
an asset to the future net undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such
assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by
which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset.
F-11
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 3 Inventory:
Inventory as of December 31, 2005 consists of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
Raw materials |
|
$ |
256,413 |
|
Finished goods |
|
|
411,644 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
668,057 |
|
Less reserve for obsolescence |
|
|
90,725 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
577,332 |
|
|
|
|
|
Note 4 Property and equipment:
Property and equipment as of December 31, 2005 consists of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
Furniture and fixtures |
|
$ |
28,042 |
|
Transportation equipment |
|
|
16,761 |
|
Computer equipment |
|
|
135,357 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
180,160 |
|
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization |
|
|
(109,404 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
70,756 |
|
|
|
|
|
Note 5 Intangibles
With the acquisition of ACP, the Company acquired significant intangibles in the form of a customer
list and website in the amounts of $1,500,000 and $45,000. The values of the intangibles are
amortized on a straight-line basis over 6 and 3 years, respectively. The accumulated amortization
on the intangibles as of December 31, 2005 was $103,096.
Estimated amortization expense for each of the years in the five-year period ending December 31,
2010 and thereafter are:
|
|
|
|
|
Years ending December 31, |
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
$ |
265,000 |
|
2007 |
|
|
265,000 |
|
2008 |
|
|
259,164 |
|
2009 |
|
|
250,000 |
|
2010 |
|
|
250,000 |
|
Thereafter |
|
|
152,740 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
1,441,904 |
|
|
|
|
|
F-12
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 6 Warranty reserve:
The Company accrues an estimate of its exposure to warranty claims based on both current and
historical product sales data and warranty costs incurred. The air filters produced and sold by the
Company carry a ten-year warranty. Additionally, the Company has warranties on its encasing
products which vary from five years to lifetime. The warranty policies for the encasings have
varied over the years and the reserve reflects coverage for sales from 1993 through the current
period. The Company assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty liability quarterly and adjusts
the amount as necessary. The warranty liability is included in accrued expenses in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheet. As of December 31, 2005, the warranty accrual was $290,517. The
majority of the warranty accrual relates to products that were sold by ACP prior to the acquisition
in August of 2005. Changes in the Companys warranty liability were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2004 |
|
Warranty accrual, beginning of year |
|
$ |
130,961 |
|
|
$ |
130,961 |
|
Warranties issued during the year |
|
|
(5,173 |
) |
|
|
296 |
|
Acquired warranty accrual |
|
|
149,427 |
|
|
|
|
|
Increase (decrease) to warranty accrual |
|
|
15,302 |
|
|
|
(296 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Totals |
|
$ |
290,517 |
|
|
$ |
130,961 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 7 Convertible notes payable to shareholder:
As of December 31, 2005, the Company has a subordinated convertible note payable to a shareholder.
The uncollateralized note payable is due on December 1, 2007; however, the Company intends to pay
down the note payable with monthly principal and interest payments of $12,085 until full
satisfaction of the note payable in October 2006. Interest is due quarterly. At any time, the
holder of the note may, at its sole and exclusive option, convert all or any part of the principal
and accrued interest outstanding into shares of common stock at a conversion price of $2.50 per
share by giving written notice to the Company specifying the amount of note principal and/or
accrued interest to be converted at a price per share of common stock equal to the fair value.
The Company has determined that the embedded conversion feature of the note payable to the
shareholder is subject to the provisions of SFAS No. 133 and therefore the Company accounted for
the embedded conversion feature as a liability in accordance with the guidance of EITF 00-19,
Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a
Companys Own Stock (EITF 00-19). Accordingly the Company recorded the fair value of the
embedded conversion portion of the note as a derivative liability. The associated derivative
liability for the conversion feature of the debt has been valued at fair value using the
Black-Scholes pricing model. As of January 1, 2005, the fair value of the liability was $252,757,
which is being amortized over the term of the note. Through December 31, 2005, the Company
recorded a charge for derivative financial instruments of $81,606 related to the change in the fair
value of the embedded conversion feature.
F-13
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 8 Warrant Liability:
During 2005, the Company entered into an agreement with Crystal Research to prepare a Market Study.
In exchange for the Study, Crystal Research received $30,000 and 25,000 warrants. As the warrants
have not been issued as of December 31, 2005, the Company valued the warrants using the
Black-Scholes pricing model using the following assumptions; (1) common stock fair value of $2.70
(2) expected volatility of 221%, (3) risk free interest rate of 4.40%, (4) life of 4 years, (5) no
dividend, resulting in a fair value of $67,500, which was recorded as a warrant liability at
December 31, 2005. Upon issuance of the warrants, the warrant liability will be reclassified to
additional paid-in capital.
Note 9 Income taxes:
The differences between income tax benefit provided at the Companys effective rate and the federal
statutory rate (34%) at December 31, 2005 and 2004 are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2004 |
|
Income tax benefit at statutory rate |
|
$ |
(513,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(263,010 |
) |
State taxes, net of Federal benefit |
|
|
(82,000 |
) |
|
|
(46,413 |
) |
Other |
|
|
(1,000 |
) |
|
|
69,000 |
|
Increase in valuation allowance |
|
|
596,000 |
|
|
|
240,423 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying
amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income
tax purposes. Significant components of the Companys deferred tax assets (liabilities) at December
31, 2005 and 2004 are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2004 |
|
Net operating loss carryforwards |
|
$ |
703,000 |
|
|
$ |
4,636,000 |
|
Product warranty reserve |
|
|
116,000 |
|
|
|
52,000 |
|
Intangibles |
|
|
(577,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Tax credit carryforwards |
|
|
|
|
|
|
142,000 |
|
Other reserves |
|
|
65,000 |
|
|
|
33,000 |
|
Less: valuation allowances |
|
|
(307,000 |
) |
|
|
(4,863,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net deferred tax assets |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As the ultimate realization of the potential benefits of the Companys net operating loss
carryforwards is considered unlikely by management, the Company has offset the deferred tax assets
attributable to those potential benefits through a valuation allowance in 2005 and 2004 and,
accordingly, the Company did not recognize any benefit from income taxes in the accompanying
consolidated statement of operations.
At December 31, 2005 and 2004, the Company had federal and state net operating loss carryforwards
of approximately $1,765,000 each, after application of the Section 382 Change of Ownership
limitation. The federal tax loss will begin to expire in calendar year 2011, while the state tax
loss carryforwards will expire through 2014.
F-14
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 9 Income taxes (concluded):
During 2004, as a result of the reorganization and acquisition of Allergy Free LLC assets and
business operations, the Company experienced a change of ownership event as defined in Section 382
of the IRS Code. Accordingly, utilization of the net operating loss carryforwards and credits will
be subject to substantial annual limitation due to the ownership change limitations provided by the
IRS Code of 1986, as amended, and similar state provisions. The annual limitation will result in
the expiration of the net operating losses and credits before utilization.
The acquisition of the Subsidiary qualified as a Section 368(a) of the IRS Code reorganization
which resulted in a tax-free transaction between the parties. As assets and liabilities are
recorded at fair value for financial statement purposes, non taxable business combinations
generally give rise to differences between the assigned values for financial statement purposes and
the tax basis of assets and liabilities, and therefore, result in the recognition of deferred tax
assets and liabilities at the acquisition date.
Note 10 Shareholders equity:
Warrants:
At December 31, 2005, warrants to purchase 1,000 shares of the Companys common stock at an
exercise price of $208.125 per share were outstanding. The warrants expire in 2006.
All of the warrants outstanding are exercisable. All per share rights and benefits are subject to
anti-dilution and other adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events.
Options:
In 2000, the Company established a stock option plan, the 2000 Stock Option Plan (Plan), which
provided for 500,000 shares of common stock for issuance. At the time of the merger with Allergy
Free in 2004, the Plan was amended to increase the number of shares available to 5,000,000 shares,
which were converted to 100,000 shares after the 50:1 stock split. During 2005, the Plan was again
amended to increase the number of shares available under the Plan to 350,000. The Plan provides
for the discretionary grant of options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), and stock bonuses to
employees and directors of and consultants to the Company. Options granted under the Plan may be
either incentive stock options, as defined in Section 422 of the IRS Code of 1986, as amended, or
non-statutory stock options.
Under the Plan, the terms of stock options granted are determined by the Board of Directors. Stock
options may be granted for periods of up to ten years at a price per share not less than the fair
market value of the Companys common stock at the date of grant for incentive stock options and not
less than 85% of the fair market value of the Companys common stock at the date of grant for
non-statutory stock options. In the case of stock options granted to employees, directors or
consultants who, at the time of grant of such options, own more than 10% of the voting power of all
classes of stock of the Company, the exercise price shall be no less than 110% of the fair market
value of the Companys common stock at the date of grant. Additionally, the term of stock option
grants is limited to five years if the grantee owns in excess of 10% of the voting power of all
classes of stock of the Company at the time of grant. The vesting provisions of individual options
may vary but in each case will provide for vesting of at least 20% per year of the total number of
shares subject to the option.
F-15
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 10 Shareholders equity (concluded):
Stock Options:
A summary of stock option activity during for 2005 and 2004 follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2004 |
|
|
|
Underlying |
|
|
Weighted Avg |
|
|
Underlying |
|
|
Weighted Avg |
|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Exercise Price |
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Exercise Price |
|
Outstanding, beginning of year |
|
|
105,413 |
|
|
$ |
4.40 |
|
|
|
15,670 |
|
|
$ |
40.82 |
|
Granted |
|
|
238,887 |
|
|
|
2.96 |
|
|
|
102,543 |
|
|
|
3.48 |
|
Exercised |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(7,500 |
) |
|
|
4.03 |
|
Forfeited/expired |
|
|
(1,800 |
) |
|
|
22.50 |
|
|
|
(5,300 |
) |
|
|
94.81 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding, end of year |
|
|
342,500 |
|
|
$ |
3.30 |
|
|
|
105,413 |
|
|
$ |
4.40 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The weighted average fair value of options granted was $2.90 and $3.48 for the years ended December
31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The following table summarizes information about stock options
outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2005:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options Outstanding |
|
Options Exercisable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Remaining |
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
Exercise Price or |
|
Number of |
|
Contractual Live |
|
Average |
|
Number of |
|
Average |
Price Range |
|
Shares |
|
(years) |
|
Exercise Price |
|
Shares |
|
Exercise Price |
$2.50 to $3.50
|
|
|
341,680 |
|
|
|
9.20 |
|
|
$ |
3.12 |
|
|
|
60,300 |
|
|
$ |
3.19 |
|
$22.50
|
|
|
360 |
|
|
|
5.35 |
|
|
|
22.50 |
|
|
|
360 |
|
|
|
22.50 |
|
$125.00
|
|
|
460 |
|
|
|
4.33 |
|
|
|
125.00 |
|
|
|
460 |
|
|
|
125.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
342,500 |
|
|
|
9.19 |
|
|
|
3.30 |
|
|
|
61,120 |
|
|
$ |
4.22 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2005, there were no shares of the Companys common stock available for future grant
under the 2000 Stock Option Plan and the Board of Directors granted 154,113 options in excess of
the shareholder authorized 2000 Stock Option Plan limit of 350,000 shares. As such, these options
are subject to shareholder approval at the next shareholders meeting and have been excluded from
the total options outstanding and options exercisable calculations above.
Issuance of Common Stock for Cash
On or about August 1, 2005, the Company completed a private placement of 1,106,000 shares of common
stock at a price of $2.50 per share, for a total cash amount of $2,765,000. Additionally, the
Company had issued 212,007 shares at various dates for additional cash proceeds of $530,000.
Note 11 Operating leases:
The Company leases its office and warehouse facility under a non-cancelable operating lease
expiring in October 2007. The lease requires the Company to pay property taxes and maintenance
charges. The Company also leases a vehicle and office equipment under non-cancelable operating leases that
expire through January 2010. Total rent expense for all operating leases was $204,507 and $163,991
in 2005 and 2004, respectively.
F-16
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 11 Operating leases (concluded):
Future minimum lease payments on these leases are:
|
|
|
|
|
Years ending December 31, |
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
$ |
199,240 |
|
2007 |
|
|
149,198 |
|
2008 |
|
|
11,666 |
|
2009 |
|
|
9,972 |
|
2010 |
|
|
831 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
370,907 |
|
|
|
|
|
During 2005, the Company sublet the California office space from a related party. Total rent
expense was $109,554 and $163,991 in 2005 and 2004, respectively.
Note 12 Commitments:
License agreements:
The Company has a license agreement with a third party for use of its design to manufacture air
filters. The license agreement provides for royalty payments based on a percentage of net sales of
certain products. The term of the license agreement is the longer of (i) the life of the licensed
patent or (ii) ten years from date of first commercial sale of the product, or January 1, 1997.
Royalty expenses under the license agreement was $3,958 and $12,128 in 2005 and 2004, respectively.
Employment contracts:
During 2005, the Company entered into an employment agreement with ACPs President and Chief
Executive Officer for a four-year period, which expires in 2009. The contract provides for an
annual salary of $200,000 (plus healthcare and other benefits). The Company also granted stock
options to acquire 120,000 shares of the Companys common stock at $2.70 per share with 25%, of the
options vesting on August 10, 2006, and the balance at the rate of 1/36th of the balance
per month, subject to any acceleration as provided under the Companys 2000 Stock Option Plan.
The Company entered into an employment contract with Bret Megargel to serve as Vice President of
Marketing and Business Development in February 2005, with an annual compensation of $192,000 and
30,000 shares of stock options at $3.00 with accelerated vesting if certain marketing and
development objectives were met by year end. These options became fully vested in December 2005.
In December 2005, Mr. Megargels compensation was reduced to $100 per month and he was issued
18,000 additional stock options to purchase the Companys stock at $2.70 per shares under standard
vesting as provided by the Companys 2000 Stock Option Plan.
The Company also entered into a contract for a one year period with Tina Mendoza, the Companys
Outbound Calling Sales Manager, for an annual salary of $62,000, reimbursement of relocation
expenses, housing allowance, healthcare and other benefits, plus $25,000 bonus after six months and
another $25,000 bonus if Ms. Mendoza completes one year of service. In addition, Ms. Mendoza was
granted 10,000 stock options of which 50% would become vested upon completion of six months of
service. If Ms. Mendoza completes the remaining six months of service, the other 5,000 options
would also become fully vested. If Ms. Mendoza leaves the Company after six months of service, the
remaining options would vest in the normal vesting period. The contract requires Ms. Mendoza to
set up an Outbound calling center at the new corporate offices in Connecticut.
Note 13 Related party transactions:
During 2004, the Company received advances from a related party, which bear interest at 5.5% per
annum with no fixed repayment terms. In 2005, the Company repaid the total outstanding advances in
the amount of $185,000.
F-17
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 14- Purchases from significant vendors:
During 2005 and 2004, the Company made purchases from two significant vendors that each accounted
for more that 10% of total purchases. Purchases from these vendors accounted for approximately 33%
and 54% of total purchases in 2005 and 2004, respectively.
Note 15- Acquisition:
On August 11, 2005, Planet acquired 100% of ACP. ACP has become a subsidiary of Planet and Planet
issued and delivered to the sole-shareholder of ACP 600,000 shares of Planet common stock (or 300
shares of Planet common stock for each one share of ACP common stock outstanding). As a result,
the sole-shareholder of ACP owns approximately 22% of the voting shares of Planet. As additional
consideration, Planet paid $1,500,000 in cash to Jonathan T. Dawson in full payment of all
indebtedness of ACP.
The business combination was accounted for under the purchase accounting method, with Planet as the
accounting acquirer, as defined by SFAS 141. In accordance with SFAS 141, Planet allocated the
purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values
at the date of acquisition. In accordance with SFAS 141 and EITF Consensuses 95-19 and 99-12, the
value of the shares of Planets common stock issued totaling $1,200,000 is based on the average
market price of $2.00 for two days before and after the two companies reached agreement on the
purchase price and the proposed transaction was announced. The total purchase price was
$2,849,937, comprising of the $1,500,000 cash payment to Mr. Dawson, $1,200,000 of common stock
issued and $149,937 in acquisition costs.
The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities
assumed at the date of acquisition.
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets |
|
$ |
1,085,910 |
|
Equipment and improvements |
|
|
71,498 |
|
Customer list |
|
|
1,500,000 |
|
Website costs |
|
|
45,000 |
|
Goodwill |
|
|
1,363,025 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets acquired |
|
|
4,065,433 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities |
|
|
(1,193,332 |
) |
Long-term debt |
|
|
(22,164 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities assumed |
|
|
(1,215,496 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net assets acquired |
|
$ |
2,849,937 |
|
|
|
|
|
The Company does not expect to deduct goodwill for tax purposes. The results of operations for
the Company include the results of operations of ACP from August 12, 2005, the date of acquisition.
The proforma operating results if the merger had been completed at the beginning of the periods is
presented below.
F-18
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 15- Acquisition (concluded):
Included in the proforma operating results for the year ended December 31, 2005 are non-recurring
expenses of $500,000 for termination benefits for a former ACP officer as well as approximately
$100,000 in legal and accounting fees related to the merger.
The proforma information is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year ended December 31, |
|
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2004 |
|
Sales |
|
$ |
8,671,686 |
|
|
$ |
8,895,035 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
$ |
(2,311,356 |
) |
|
$ |
(1,091,491 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss per share, basic and diluted |
|
$ |
(0.71 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.48 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-19
EXHIBIT B
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-QSB
(MARK ONE)
|
|
|
þ |
|
QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2006
|
|
|
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TRANSITION REPORT UNDER TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT |
Commission File Number: 0-26804
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Formerly Planet Polymer Technologies, Inc.)
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its character)
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CALIFORNIA
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33-0502606 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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96 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, Connecticut
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06877 |
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code) |
(800) 255-3749
(Issuers telephone number, including area code)
Check whether the issuer (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Exchange Act during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past
90 days. þ YES o NO
Check whether the issuer is a shell company as defined in Regulation 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. o YES þ NO
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of
the latest practicable date:
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Class
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Outstanding at May 15, 2006 |
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Common Stock, no par value
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3,986,368 |
INDEX
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1
PART 1
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
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March 31, 2006 |
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December 31, 2005 |
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ASSETS
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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307,314 |
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$ |
436,844 |
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Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,311 |
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285,501 |
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274,727 |
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Inventory, net |
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621,203 |
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577,332 |
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Other current assets |
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147,420 |
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115,560 |
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Total current assets |
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1,361,438 |
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1,404,463 |
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Equipment and improvements, net |
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54,659 |
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70,756 |
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Intangibles, net |
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1,375,654 |
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1,441,904 |
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Goodwill |
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1,363,025 |
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1,363,025 |
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Totals |
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$ |
4,154,776 |
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$ |
4,280,148 |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
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Current liabilities: |
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Current portion of note and capital lease |
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17,310 |
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$ |
19,223 |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
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1,711,646 |
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1,503,175 |
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Derivative liability |
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83,495 |
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118,282 |
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Accrued warrant liability |
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47,602 |
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67,500 |
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Total current liabilities |
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1,860,053 |
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1,708,180 |
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Convertible notes payable to shareholder, net of current portion |
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83,494 |
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81,606 |
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Total liabilities |
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1,943,547 |
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1,789,786 |
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Commitments |
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Shareholders equity: |
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Preferred stock, no par value, 4,250,000 shares authorized, no
shares issued or outstanding |
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Series A convertible preferred stock, no par value, 750,000 shares
authorized, no shares issued or outstanding |
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Common stock, no par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized,
3,986,368 shares issued and outstanding |
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7,693,296 |
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7,693,296 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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66,420 |
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7,957 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(5,548,487 |
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(5,210,891 |
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Total shareholders equity |
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2,211,229 |
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2,490,362 |
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Totals |
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$ |
4,154,776 |
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$ |
4,280,148 |
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See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
2
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
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Three months ended March 31, |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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Sales |
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$ |
2,317,828 |
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$ |
221,526 |
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Cost of sales |
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1,385,931 |
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75,505 |
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Gross profit |
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931,897 |
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146,021 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Selling |
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369,053 |
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161,194 |
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General and administrative |
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895,047 |
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218,985 |
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Total operating expenses |
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1,264,100 |
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380,179 |
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Loss from operations |
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(332,203 |
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(234,158 |
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Other expense |
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(2,001 |
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(1,949 |
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Interest expense |
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(1,504 |
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(4,922 |
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Charge for change in derivative liability |
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(1,888 |
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Net loss |
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(337,596 |
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(241,029 |
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Net loss per share, basic and diluted |
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(.08 |
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(.11 |
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Weighted average shares used in computing
net loss per share basic and diluted |
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3,986,368 |
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2,159,961 |
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See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
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PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006
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Common Stock |
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Additional |
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Accumulated |
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Total |
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Shares |
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Amount |
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Paid-in Capital |
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Deficit |
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Balance at January 1, 2006 |
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3,986,368 |
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$ |
7,693,296 |
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$ |
7,957 |
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(5,210,891 |
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$ |
2,490,362 |
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Stock-based compensation |
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55,044 |
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55,044 |
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Change in fair value of
options granted to consultant |
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3,419 |
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3,419 |
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Net loss |
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(337,596 |
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(337,596 |
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Balance at March 31, 2006 |
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3,986,368 |
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$ |
7,693,296 |
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$ |
66,420 |
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(5,548,487 |
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$ |
2,211,229 |
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See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
4
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
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Three Months Ended |
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Three Months Ended |
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March 31, |
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March 31, |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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Operating activities: |
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Net loss |
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$ |
(337,596 |
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(241,029 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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82,347 |
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15,941 |
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Non-cash charge for change in derivative liability |
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1,888 |
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Non-cash change in fair value of warrant liability |
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(19,898 |
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Non-cash charge for stock- based compensation |
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55,044 |
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Non-cash charge for change in fair value of options granted to
consultant |
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3,419 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
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(10,774 |
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(2,438 |
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Inventory |
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(43,871 |
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(786 |
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Other current assets |
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(31,860 |
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(12,720 |
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Interest payable |
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(6,794 |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
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208,471 |
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(145,361 |
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Net cash used in operating activities |
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(92,830 |
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(393,187 |
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Financing activities: |
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Repayments of advances from related party |
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(100,000 |
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Payment of vendor promissory note |
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(1,913 |
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Principal payment on notes payable |
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(34,787 |
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(32,930 |
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Proceeds from issuance of common stock |
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280,000 |
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities |
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(36,700 |
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147,070 |
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
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(129,530 |
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(246,117 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
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436,844 |
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374,923 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
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307,314 |
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$ |
128,806 |
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Supplementary disclosure of cash flow data: |
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Cash paid for interest |
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1,532 |
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$ |
11,947 |
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See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
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PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Planet Technologies, Inc.
and subsidiary (Planet or the Company) have been prepared in accordance with the interim
reporting requirements of Form 10-QSB, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and
Exchange Commission. The December 31, 2005 balance sheet has been derived from audited financial
statements at that date. However, the financial statements do not include all of the information
and notes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete
financial statements.
In managements opinion, all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments)
considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three
months ended March 31, 2006, are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the
year ending December 31, 2006. For additional information, refer to the Companys financial
statements and notes thereto for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005 included in the Companys
most recent Annual Report on Form 10-KSB.
2. Going Concern
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming
that the Company will continue as a going concern. This basis of accounting contemplates the
recovery of the Companys assets and the satisfaction of its liabilities in the normal course of
business. Successful transition to profitable operations is dependent upon attaining a level of
sales adequate to support the Companys cost structure. The Company has suffered recurring losses
resulting in an accumulated deficit of $5,548,487 as of March 31, 2006. Management intends to
finance operations primarily through cash flow from operations and by raising additional capital
from the sale of its stock. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to
obtain such financing or internally generate cash flows from operations, which may impact the
Companys ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated
financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the
recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that
may result from the potential inability of the Company to continue as a going concern.
3. Acquisition
On August 11, 2005, Planet acquired Allergy Control Products, Inc. (ACP). ACP merged into a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Planet (New ACP). The subsidiary continues to use the name Allergy
Control Products. Effective August 11, 2005, Planet assigned all of the Allergy assets to its
wholly-owned subsidiary, New ACP. Pursuant to the terms of the merger transaction, the shareholder
of ACP was issued 600,000 shares of Planet common stock. In addition, ACPs debt to its shareholder
in the amount of $1,500,000 was paid in full by Planet.
The results of operations for the Company include the results of operations of ACP from August 11,
2005, the date of acquisition. The proforma operating results if the merger had been completed at
January 1, 2005 is as follows:
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Three Months Ended |
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March 31, 2005 |
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Sales |
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$ |
2,379,481 |
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Net loss |
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$ |
(323,990 |
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Net loss per share, basic and diluted |
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$ |
(0.12 |
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PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
4. Accounting Policies
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101, Revenue
Recognition in Financial Statements (SAB No. 101) as amended by SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin
No. 104, Revenue Recognition, revised and updated (SAB No. 104), which stipulates that revenue
generally is realized or realizable and earned, once persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists,
delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the fee is fixed or determinable and
collectibility is reasonably assured. The Company recognizes revenue from product sales upon
shipment of goods. In addition, a provision for potential warranty claims is provided for at the
time of sale, based upon warranty terms and the Companys prior experience.
Warranty Reserve
The Company accrues an estimate of its exposure to warranty claims based on both current and
historical product sales data and warranty costs incurred. The air filters produced and sold by the
Company carry a ten-year warranty. Additionally, the Company has warranties on its encasing
products which vary from five years to lifetime. The warranty policies for the encasings have
varied over the years and the reserve reflects coverage for sales from 1993 through the current
period. The Company assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty liability quarterly and adjusts
the amount as necessary. The warranty liability is included in accrued expenses in the accompanying
condensed consolidated balance sheet. As of March 31, 2006, the warranty accrual was $290,517. The
majority of the warranty accrual relates to products that were sold by ACP prior to the acquisition
in August of 2005.
Inventory
Inventory as of March 31, 2006 consists of the following:
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Raw materials |
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$ |
320,593 |
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Finished goods |
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378,117 |
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Total |
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698,710 |
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Less reverse for obsolescence |
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77,507 |
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Total |
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$ |
621,203 |
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Loss Per Share
Net loss per share is computed using the weighted average number of shares of common stock
outstanding and is presented for basic and diluted loss per share. Basic loss per share is
computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the
period.
The Company has excluded all convertible preferred stock and outstanding stock options and warrants
from the calculation of diluted loss per share because all such securities are considered
anti-dilutive. Accordingly, diluted loss per share equals basic loss per share. The total number of
potential common shares excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share for the three
months ended March 31, 2006 was 394,434, and for the three months ended March 31, 2005 was 391,208.
5. Stock-Based Compensation
In 2000, the Company established a stock option plan, the 2000 Stock Option Plan (Plan), which
provided for 500,000 shares of common stock for issuance. At the time of the merger with Allergy
Free in 2004, the Plan was amended to increase the number of shares available to 5,000,000 shares,
which were converted to 100,000 shares after the 50:1 stock split. During 2005, the Plan was again
amended to increase the number of shares available under the Plan to 350,000. The Plan provides
for the discretionary grant of options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), and stock bonuses to
employees and directors of and consultants to the Company. Options
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PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
5. Stock-Based Compensation (continued)
granted under the Plan may be either incentive stock options, as defined in Section 422 of the
IRS Code of 1986, as amended, or non-statutory stock options.
Under the Plan, the terms of stock options granted are determined by the Board of Directors. Stock
options may be granted for periods of up to ten years at a price per share not less than the fair
market value of the Companys common stock at the date of grant for incentive stock options and not
less than 85% of the fair market value of the Companys common stock at the date of grant for
non-statutory stock options. In the case of stock options granted to employees, directors or
consultants who, at the time of grant of such options, own more than 10% of the voting power of all
classes of stock of the Company, the exercise price shall be no less than 110% of the fair market
value of the Companys common stock at the date of grant. Additionally, the term of stock option
grants is limited to five years if the grantee owns in excess of 10% of the voting power of all
classes of stock of the Company at the time of grant. The vesting provisions of individual options
may vary but in each case will provide for vesting of at least 20% per year of the total number of
shares subject to the option.
Prior to January 1, 2006, the Company accounted for stock-based compensation under the disclosure
only provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123 Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation. As permitted under this Standard, compensation cost was recognized
using the intrinsic value method in accordance with the provisions of APB No. 25, Accounting for
Stock Issued to Employees and related interpretations. Effective January 1, 2006, the Company has
adopted SFAS No. 123R, Share-Based Payment using the modified-prospective transition method.
Under this transition method, compensation cost recognized in the first quarter of 2006 includes
(a) compensation cost for all stock options granted prior to, but not yet vested as of December 31,
2005, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of
SFAS No. 123, and (b) compensation cost for all stock options granted on or subsequent to January
1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No.
123R. Results for prior periods have not been restated.
APB No. 25 did not require any compensation expense to be recorded in the financial statements if
the exercise price of the award was not less than the market price on the date of grant. Since all
options granted by the Company had exercise prices equal to or greater than the market price on the
date of grant, no compensation expense was recognized for stock option grants prior to January 1,
2006. During the quarter ended March 31, 2006, the Company recognized stock-based compensation
expenses of $55,044, or $.01 per share, related to outstanding stock options according to the
provisions of SFAS No. 123R, using the prospective transition method.
In
November 2005, the Finance and Accounting Standards Board (the
FASB) issued FASB Staff Position No. FAS 123R-3, Transition Election Related
to Accounting for the Tax Effects of Share-Based Payment
Awards [FAS 123R-3]. The Company has elected to adopt
the alternative transition method provided in FAS 123R-3 for calculating the tax
effects of share-based compensation pursuant to SFAS 123R. The alternative transition method
includes a simplified method to establish the beginning balance of the additional paid-in capital
pool related to the tax effects of employee share-based compensation, which is available to absorb
tax deficiencies recognized subsequent to the adoption of SFAS 123R.
The following table illustrates the effect on net loss and per share information had the Company
accounted for share-based compensation in accordance with SFAS No. 123R for the quarter ended March
31, 2005:
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2005 |
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Loss per Share |
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- Basic and |
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Net Loss |
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Diluted |
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As reported |
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$ |
(241,029 |
) |
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$ |
(0.11 |
) |
Stock-based compensation
expense assuming a fair
value-based method had
been used for all awards |
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(46,000 |
) |
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(0.02 |
) |
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Pro forma |
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$ |
(287,029 |
) |
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$ |
(0.13 |
) |
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PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
5. Stock-Based Compensation (concluded)
The above stock based compensation cost was determined under the fair value based method and was
calculated using the Black-Scholes option valuation model with the following weighted average
assumptions:
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2005 |
Volatility |
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221 |
% |
Dividend yield |
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Risk free interest rate |
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4.22 |
% |
Vesting period |
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4 years |
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Expected life |
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10 years |
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The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of
traded options, which have no vesting restrictions, are fully transferable, and do not include a
discount for large block trades. In addition, option valuation models require the input of highly
subjective assumptions including the expected stock price volatility, expected life of the option
and other estimates. Because the Companys employee stock options have characteristics
significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input
assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in managements opinion, the existing
models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its employee stock
options. Management believes that there will be no forfeitures and expects the options to
be held until their expiration date based on the fact that they are primarily held by board
members. This will be evaluated on a continuing basis.
During the
quarter ended March 31, 2005, the Company granted options to
its employees and Board of Directors at the weighted-average
fair value of $2.90.
The table below summarizes stock option activity pursuant to our plan for the three months ended
March 31, 2006:
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Weighted |
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Average |
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Weighted |
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Remaining |
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Aggregate |
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Underlying |
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Avg Exercise |
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Contractual |
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Intrinsic |
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Shares |
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Price |
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|
Life (years) |
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Value |
|
Outstanding, beginning of period |
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|
342,500 |
|
|
$ |
3.30 |
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|
8.94 |
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$ |
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Granted |
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Exercised |
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Forfeited/expired |
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Outstanding, end of period |
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342,500 |
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$ |
3.30 |
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8.94 |
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$ |
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Exercisable, end of period |
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|
99,793 |
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|
$ |
2.59 |
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|
7.98 |
|
|
$ |
|
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|
During 2005, the Board of Directors granted 154,113 options in excess of the shareholder authorized
2000 Stock Option Plan limit of 350,000 shares. As such, these options are subject to shareholder
approval at the next shareholders meeting and have been excluded from the calculation above. Had
these options been approved, the Company would have recorded an additional $25,113 of stock-based
compensation for the period ended March 31, 2006, resulting in an additional $.01 loss per share,
basic and diluted.
At March 31, 2006, unrecorded compensation expense related to the unvested portion of stock options
outstanding totaled $551,812, which will be recognized over the next
3.25 years. In accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123R, all other issuances of common stock,
warrants, stock options or other equity instruments to non-employees as the consideration for goods
or services received by the Company are accounted for based on the fair value of the equity
instruments issued (unless the fair value of the consideration received can be more reliably
measured). Generally, the fair value of any options, warrants or similar equity investments will
be estimated based on the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and adjusted at the end of each
reporting period.
9
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
6. Convertible notes payable to shareholder
As of March 31, 2006, the Company has a subordinated convertible note payable to a shareholder. The
uncollateralized note payable is due on December 1, 2007; however, the Company intends to pay down
the note payable with monthly principal and interest payments of $12,085 until full satisfaction of
the note payable in October 2006. Interest is due quarterly. At any time, the holder of the note
may, at its sole and exclusive option, convert all or any part of the principal and accrued
interest outstanding into shares of common stock at a conversion price of $2.50 per share by giving
written notice to the Company specifying the amount of note principal and/or accrued interest to be
converted at a price per share of common stock equal to the fair value.
The Company has determined that the embedded conversion feature of the note payable to the
shareholder is subject to the provisions of SFAS No. 133 and, therefore, the Company accounted for
the embedded conversion feature as a liability in accordance with the guidance of EITF 00-19,
Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a
Companys Own Stock (EITF 00-19). Accordingly, the Company recorded the fair value of the
embedded conversion portion of the note as a derivative liability. The associated derivative
liability for the conversion feature of the debt has been valued at fair value using the
Black-Scholes option pricing model. As of January 1, 2005, the fair value of the liability was
$252,757, which is being amortized over the term of the note. For the three months ended March 31,
2006, the Company recorded a charge for derivative financial instruments of $1,888 related to the
change in the fair value of the embedded conversion feature.
10
PART
1FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 2 Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation
Planet Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiary
Except for the historical information contained herein, the discussion in this report contains
forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties. The Companys actual
results could differ materially from those discussed in this report. Factors that could cause or
contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to those discussed below and in the
Companys Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.
OVERVIEW
Planet Technologies, Inc. (Planet or the Company) formerly known as Planet Polymer
Technologies, Inc. (Planet Polymer) was incorporated in August, 1991, in the State of California,
and, since November 30, 2004, at which time the company acquired Allergy Free, LLC, is engaged in
the business of designing, manufacturing, selling and distributing common products for use by
allergy sensitive persons, including, without limitation, air filters, bedding, room air cleaners,
and related allergen avoidance products. The business strategy is primarily based upon promotion of
products directly to the consumer by telemarketing to the Companys database of customers who have
purchased the Allergy Free Electrostatic Filter.
On August 11, 2005, Planet completed a merger with Allergy Control Products, Inc. (ACP). ACP
merged into a wholly-owned subsidiary of Planet (New ACP). Effective August 11, 2005, Planet
assigned all of the Allergy Free assets to its wholly-owned subsidiary New ACP. The subsidiary was
renamed and its ongoing name is Allergy Control Products (the Subsidiary). References to us,
we, Planet and Company refer to the consolidated operations of Planet and its Subsidiary.
With the merger, Planet has added to its stable of allergen control products, and has incorporated
ACPs core business strategy to supply a complete range of high quality products to physicians
patients who are allergy sufferers, as well as to previous customers. Promotion is executed through
(a) distribution of catalogs to physicians offices, for subsequent re-distribution to patients,
(b) distribution of catalogs directly to previous customers and (c) selective e-commerce marketing
initiatives. Customer transactions are primarily handled through ACPs in-bound call center and its
website. In addition to this core business strategy, ACP also sells selective products on a
wholesale basis to domestic retailers as well as to international distributors.
Products include ACPs own Allergy Control® branded bedding products, which are effective barriers
to the transmission of dust mite allergen and pet dander. ACP also markets other bedding products,
carpet cleaning and laundry products, vacuums, air cleaners and air filters, sinus and breathing
aids, respiratory products, dehumidifiers, mold prevention and house cleaning products, pet allergy
products and certain allergy-related skin and hair care products.
Market distribution channels (non-wholesale) for allergen avoidance products include:
physician-directed sales, direct to consumer sales, the Internet and retail. In the
physician-directed sales segment, ACPs primary competitors are National Allergy Supply, Asthma and
Allergies Technology, Allergy Solutions and Mission Allergy.
Planet has an accumulated deficit of $5,548,487 as of March 31, 2006.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The inclusion of ACPs financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2006 resulted in
material year over year increases in sales, cost of sales and operating expenses for each of those
reporting periods. These increases are not necessarily indicative of future year over year
comparisons.
Resources currently are being committed to test marketing of a) ACPs non-filter product lines to
Allergys customer base, b) Allergys filter product lines to ACPs customer base and c) ACPs
consumer catalog to
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PART 1 FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 2 Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation
Planet Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiary
Allergys customer base. Future gross margins will reflect the results of these test marketing
efforts and their impact on the future blend of sales for product lines with varying gross margins.
Three months ended March 31, 2006 compared to three months ended March 31, 2005
The net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2006, was $337,596 compared to a net loss of
$241,029 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2005. The Companys sales increased by
$2,096,302 from $221,526 for the three months ended March 31, 2005, to $2,317,828 for the same
period in 2006. This increase was due to sales of the Subsidiary which accounted for approximately
92% of sales for the period.
Gross profit increased to $931,897 for the three months ended March 31, 2006, from $146,021 for the
same period in 2005, reflecting the increase in revenues. Overall gross margin, as a percentage of
sales, decreased period over period from 66% for the three months ended March 31, 2005 to 40% for
the same period in 2006. This decrease in gross margin is due to the inclusion of ACPs sales which
have a lower gross profit margin.
Operating expenses increased period over period, totaling $1,264,100 for the three months ended
March 31, 2006, and $380,179 for the same period in 2005. This $883,921 increase reflects the
inclusion of ACPs operating costs.
Other expenses decreased $1,478, from $6,871 for the three months ended March 31, 2005, to $5,393
for the same period in 2006. Of this decrease, approximately $3,400 is due to a reduction of
interest expense related to the debt approaching maturity. This decrease was partially offset by
amortization of derivative costs of $1,888.
Proforma Three months ended March 31, 2006 compared to three months ended March 31, 2005
The following tables set forth certain items in Planets Proforma Statements of Operations for the
periods indicated, which combine the operations of Planet and ACP as if the merger had been
completed on January 1, 2005.
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2006 |
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|
2005 |
|
|
Change |
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% |
|
Sales |
|
$ |
2,317,828 |
|
|
$ |
2,379,481 |
|
|
$ |
(61,653 |
) |
|
|
(3 |
) |
Cost of Sales |
|
|
1,385,931 |
|
|
|
1,371,968 |
|
|
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(13,963 |
) |
|
|
(1 |
) |
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|
Gross Profit |
|
|
931,897 |
|
|
|
1,007,513 |
|
|
|
(75,616 |
) |
|
|
(8 |
) |
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|
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|
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|
|
Operating Expenses |
|
|
(1,264,100 |
) |
|
|
(1,325,094 |
) |
|
|
60,994 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
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|
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss from Operations |
|
|
(332,203 |
) |
|
|
(317,581 |
) |
|
|
(14,622 |
) |
|
|
(5 |
) |
|
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Expense |
|
|
(5,393 |
) |
|
|
(6,409 |
) |
|
|
1,016 |
|
|
|
16 |
|
|
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Loss |
|
$ |
(337,596 |
) |
|
$ |
(323,990 |
) |
|
$ |
(13,606 |
) |
|
|
(4 |
) |
|
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|
The Companys net sales decreased by $61,653 from $2,379,481 to $2,317,828 due to the decrease in
sales of Allergy Free related products, which decreased from $221,526 in 2005 to approximately
$132,000 in 2006. The decrease is the result of increased competition from mass merchandisers.
This decrease was offset by an increase in the sales of ACP products.
Overall proforma gross margin, as a percentage of sales, decreased from 42% for the three months
ended March 31, 2005 to 40% for the same period in 2006. This decrease in gross margin is due to
large increase in international sales to distributors for ACP which have lower margins than
domestic sales. Also, the Allergy Free sales which have a higher gross margin decreased from 2005
to 2006.
Between March 31, 2006 and March 31, 2005, total operating expenses decreased $60,994, totaling
$1,264,100 for the three months ended March 31, 2006, and $1,325,094 for the same period in 2005.
This decrease reflects
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PART 1 FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 2 Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation
Planet Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiary
the reduction of costs associated with the consolidation of all operations
into one location. The decrease was partially offset by stock-based compensation expense of
$55,044 as well as amortization of intangibles of $66,250 and increasing public entity expenses
associated with the audit of a larger operating entity.
Proforma other expenses decreased from $6,409 for the three months ended March 31, 2005, to $5,393
for the same period in 2006. The $1,016 decrease in other expenses includes a $3,400 reduction of
interest expense related to the debt approaching maturity. This decrease was partially offset with
the amortization of derivative costs of $1,888.
The proforma net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2006, was $337,596, compared to
$323,990 for the three month period ended March 31, 2005. The proforma net loss for 2006 includes
stock-based compensation of $55,044 and the amortization of intangibles of $66,250.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
None.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming
that the Company will continue as a going concern. This basis of accounting contemplates the
recovery of the Companys assets and the satisfaction of its liabilities in the normal course of
business. Successful transition to profitable operations is dependent upon attaining a level of
sales adequate to support the Companys cost structure. The Company has suffered recurring losses
resulting in an accumulated deficit of $5,548,487 as of March 31, 2006. Management intends to
finance operations primarily through cash flow from operations and by raising additional capital
from the sale of its stock. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to
obtain such financing or internally generate cash flows from operations, which may impact the
Companys ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated
financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the
recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that
may result from the potential inability of the Company to continue as a going concern.
Cash and cash equivalents totaled $307,314 at March 31, 2006. During the period, the Company used
cash totaling $92,830 for its operations and the Company paid principal payments totaling $36,700
on notes payable.
Inventory levels increased $43,871 from $577,332 at December 31, 2005 to $621,203 at March 31,
2006, reflecting inventory levels required to handle increasing sales demand. Accounts payable and
accrued expenses increased by $208,471, from $1,503,175 at December 31, 2005 to $1,711,646 at March 31, 2006,
reflecting liabilities associated with catalog purchases which is normal for this time of year.
On August 11, 2005, Planet completed a merger with Allergy Control Products, Inc. (ACP). ACP
merged into a wholly-owned subsidiary of Planet (New ACP). Effective August 11, 2005, Planet
assigned all of the Allergy Free assets to its wholly-owned subsidiary New ACP. The subsidiary was
renamed and its ongoing name is Allergy Control Products (the Subsidiary).
Investors are encouraged to review our report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on August 12, 2005 and our Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed on October 12,
2005, which discuss more thoroughly the terms of the merger and which is available through EDGAR at
www.sec.gov, and the Companys Proxy Statement which also is available through EDGAR.
13
PART 1 FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 3 Controls and Procedures
Planet Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiary
The Companys management with the participation of the Companys chief executive officer and chief
financial officer have evaluated the effectiveness of the Companys disclosure controls and
procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a 15(e) and 15d 15(e) under the Securities
Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, the
Companys chief executive officer and chief financial officer have concluded that, as of the end of
such period, the Companys disclosure controls and procedures were not effective due to material
weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting described below.
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Insufficient accounting staff with the appropriate level of knowledge and a lack of
sufficient historical information regarding sales of ACP products. |
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Insufficient number of staff and lack of adequate data processing support. |
In the process of conducting their audit for the year ended December 31, 2005, J.H. Cohn LLP, our
independent registered public accounting firm (JHC), identified material weaknesses in the
processes and procedures with our accounting and financial reporting function which were addressed
as part of the communications by JHC with our audit committee. JHC informed the audit committee
that these deficiencies constituted a material weakness under standards established by the Public
Company Accounting Oversight Board.
During the first quarter of 2006, the Company has assigned a high priority to the short-term and
long-term improvement of our internal control over financial reporting. Actions to address the
material weaknesses described above that we will undertake, or have undertaken, include the
following, among others:
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Hiring of additional qualified accounting staff to facilitate the reporting within the
time periods specified by the SEC. |
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Implementing new accounting reporting software in the short-term to expedite the
reporting function and an upgrade to the overall accounting software system in the
long-term so that analysis and evaluation of information can be better processed within
the time periods required by the SEC. |
Except as described above, there has been no change in our internal control over financial
reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal
control over financial reporting.
14
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Planet Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiary
Item 1
Legal Proceedings:
None
Item 2 Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds:
None
Item 3 Defaults upon Senior Securities:
None
Item 4 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders:
None
Item 5 Other Information
None
Item 6 Exhibits:
(a) Exhibits
Exhibit 31.1 Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Financial Officer pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002.
Exhibit 32.1 Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Financial Officer pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002.
15
Planet Technologies, Inc.
SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of Exchange Act, the Registrant caused this report to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Date: May 22, 2006 |
Planet Technologies, Inc.
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/s/ Scott L. Glenn
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Scott L. Glenn |
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Chief Executive Officer |
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/s/ Francesca DiNota
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Francesca DiNota |
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Chief Financial Officer and
Chief Accounting Officer |
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16
EXHIBIT C
AMENDED AND RESTATED
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
OF
ALLERGY CONTROL PRODUCTS, INC.
1. The name of this corporation is
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
2. The address of its registered office in the State of Delaware is:
Corporation Trust Center
1209 Orange Street
City of Wilmington, County of New Castle, 19801.
The name of its registered agent at such address is:
Corporation Trust Company
3. The purpose of this corporation is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which
corporations may be organized under the General Corporation Law of Delaware.
4. The amount of the total authorized capital stock of this corporation is Fifty Million
(50,000,000) shares; Forty-Five Million (45,000,000) common stock shares, par value $0.01, and Five
Million (5,000,000) preferred stock shares, par value $1.00. The board of directors is authorized
to fix by resolution or resolutions the powers, preferences, rights and the qualifications in
respect of each class of stock of the corporation.
5. The board of directors is authorized to make, alter or repeal the bylaws of this
corporation. Election of directors need not be by written ballot unless the Bylaws of the
corporation shall so provide.
-1-
6. No director of this corporation shall be liable to the corporation or its stockholders for
monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director, except for liability (i) for any
breach of the directors duty of loyalty to the corporation and its stockholders, (ii) for acts or
omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law,
(iii) under Section 174 of the General Corporation Law of Delaware or (iv) for any transaction from
which the director derived any improper personal benefit.
7. Neither the amendment nor repeal of Article 7, nor the adoption of any provision of the
certificate of incorporation inconsistent with Article 7, shall eliminate or reduce the effect of
Article 6 in respect of any matter occurring, or any cause of action, suit or claim that, but for
Article 6 would accrue or arise, prior to such amendment, repeal or adoption of an inconsistent
provision.
I, THE UNDERSIGNED, do certify that, pursuant to resolution of its Board of Directors, a
special meeting of the stockholders of said corporation was duly called and held upon notice in
accordance with Section 222 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware at which
meeting the necessary number of shares as required by statute were voted in favor of this Amended
and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and that this amendment was duly adopted in accordance
with the provisions of Section 242 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said corporation has caused this Amended and Restated Certificate of
Incorporation to be signed this day of , 2006.
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EXHIBIT D
BYLAWS
OF
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
A Delaware Corporation
ARTICLE I
OFFICES
Section 1. Principal Office. The principal office of the Corporation shall
be 96 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877.
Section 2. Registered Office. The registered office of the Corporation
required by the Delaware General Corporation Law to be maintained in the State of Delaware may, but
need not, be identical with the principal office, and the address of the registered office may be
changed from time to time by the Board of Directors.
Section 3. Other Offices. The Corporation may also have offices at such
other places both within and without the State of Delaware as the Board of Directors may from time
to time determine or the business of the Corporation may require.
ARTICLE II
STOCKHOLDERS MEETINGS
Section 1. Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the holders of shares of
each class or series of stock as are entitled to notice thereof and to vote thereat pursuant to
applicable law for the purpose of electing directors and transacting such other proper business as
may come before it shall be held in each year, commencing with the year 2006, at the principal
office of the Corporation, or at such other time and place as may be designated by the Board of
Directors. At the annual meeting, the stockholders shall elect a Board of Directors, consider
reports of the affairs of the Corporation and transact such other business as may properly be
brought before the meeting.
Section 2. Special Meetings. In addition to such special meetings as are
provided by law, special meetings of the holders of any class or series or of all classes or series
of the Corporations stock for any purpose or purposes may be called at any time by the President,
Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary or the Board of Directors or by any stockholder or
stockholders holding in the aggregate ten percent (10%) or more of the voting power of all
stockholders, and may be held on such day, at such time and at such place as shall be designated by
the Board of Directors.
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Section 3. Notice of Meetings and Adjourned Meetings. Except as otherwise
provided by law, written notice of any meeting of stockholders shall be given either by personal
delivery or by mail to each stockholder of record. Notice of each meeting shall be in such form as
is approved by the Board of Directors and shall state the date, place and hour of the meeting and,
in the case of a special meeting, the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called. Unless
otherwise provided by law, such written notice shall be given not less than 10 nor more than 60
days before the date of the meeting. Except when a stockholder attends a meeting for the express
purpose of objecting, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business on the
ground that the meeting is not lawfully called or convened, presence in person or by proxy of a
stockholder shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting. Except as otherwise provided by
law, the business that may be transacted at any such meeting shall be limited to and consist of the
purpose or purposes stated in such notice. If a meeting is adjourned to another time or place,
notice need not be given of the adjourned meeting if the time and place thereof are announced at
the meeting at which the adjournment is taken, unless additional notice is required by law or by
the Certificate of Incorporation.
Section 4. Quorum. Except as otherwise provided by law, the holders of a
majority of the Corporations stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote at a meeting,
present in person or represented by proxy, without regard to class or series, shall constitute a
quorum at all meetings of the stockholders for the transaction of business. If, however, such
quorum shall not be present or represented at any meeting of the stockholders, the holders of a
majority of shares of stock, present or represented by proxy, may adjourn any meeting from time to
time without notice other than announcement at the meeting, except as otherwise required by law,
until a quorum shall be present or represented. At any such adjourned meeting at which a quorum
shall be present or represented, any business may be transacted which might have been transacted at
the meeting as originally called.
Section 5. Organization. Meetings of the stockholders shall be presided over
by the Chairman of the Board of Directors or, in the absence thereof, by the President or any Vice
President, or in the absence of any of such officers, by a chairman to be chosen by a majority of
the stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting who are present in person or by proxy. The
Secretary or, in the absence thereof, any Assistant Secretary or any person appointed by the
President shall act as secretary of all meetings of the stockholders.
Section 6. Voting. Each stockholder of voting common stock of record, as
determined pursuant to Section 7 of this Article II, shall be entitled to one vote, in person or by
proxy, for each share of such stock registered in such holders name on the books of the
Corporation. Election of directors need not be by written ballot, and, unless otherwise provided
by law, no vote on any question before the meeting need be by ballot unless the Chairman of the
meeting shall determine that it shall be by ballot or the holders of a majority of the shares of
stock present in person or by proxy and entitled to participate in such vote shall so demand. In a
vote by ballot, each ballot shall state the number of shares voted and the name of the stockholder
or proxy voting. Except as otherwise provided by law or these Bylaws, all elections of directors
and all other matters before the stockholders shall be decided by the vote of the holders of a
majority of the shares of stock present in person or by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote
in the election or on the question. In the election of directors, votes shall not be cumulated.
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Section 7. Stockholders Entitled to Vote. Except as otherwise provided by
law, the Board of Directors may fix a date not more than 60 days nor less than 10 days prior to the
date of any meeting of stockholders, or in the case of corporate action by written consent in
accordance with the terms of Section 9 of this Article II, not more than 60 days prior to such
action, as a record date for the determination of the stockholders of voting common stock entitled
to vote at such meeting and any adjournment thereof, or to act by written consent, and in such case
only stockholders of record on the date so fixed shall be entitled to vote at such meeting and any
adjournment thereof, or to act by written consent, as the case may be, notwithstanding any transfer
of any stock on the books of the Corporation after such record date.
Section 8. Order of Business. The chairman of any meeting of stockholders
shall determine the order of business and the procedure at the meeting, including such regulation
of the manner of voting and the conduct of discussion as seem to the chairman to be in order.
Section 9. Action by Written Consent. Unless otherwise provided by law, any
action required or permitted to be taken by the stockholders or the Corporation may be taken
without notice and an actual meeting if a consent in writing setting forth the action so taken
shall be signed by the holders of outstanding stock having not less than the minimum number of
votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares
entitled to vote thereon were present and voted. Except as provided above, no action shall be
taken by the stockholders by written consent.
Section 10. Proxies. Every person entitled to vote or execute consents may
do so either in person or by one or more agents authorized to act by a written proxy executed by
the person or by one or more agents authorized to act by a written proxy executed by the person or
such persons duly authorized agent and filed with the Secretary of the corporation; provided that
no such proxy shall be valid after the expiration of eleven (11) months from the date of its
execution unless otherwise provided in the proxy. The manner or execution, suspension, revocation,
exercise and effect of proxies is governed by law.
Section 11. Inspectors of Election. Before any meeting or shareholders, the
Board of Directors may appoint any persons, other than nominees for office, to act as inspectors of
election at the meeting or its adjournment. If no inspectors of election are so appointed, the
chairman of the meeting may, and on the request of any shareholder or a shareholders proxy shall,
appoint inspectors of election at the meeting. The number of inspectors shall be either one (1) or
three (3). If inspectors are appointed at a meeting on the request of one or more shareholders or
proxies, the majority of shares represented in person or proxy shall determine whether one (1) or
three (3) inspectors are to be appointed. If any person appointed as inspector fails to appear or
fails or refuses to act, the chairman of the meeting may, and upon the request of any shareholder
or a shareholders proxy shall, appoint a person to fill that vacancy.
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These inspectors shall:
(a) Determine the number of shares outstanding and the voting power of each, the shares
represent at the meeting, the existence of a quorum, and the authenticity, validity, and effect of
proxies;
(b) Receive votes, ballots, or consents;
(c) Hear and determine all challenges and questions in any way arising in connection with the
right to vote;
(d) Count and tabulate all votes or consents;
(e) Determine when the polls shall close;
(f) Determine the result; and
(g) Do any other acts that may be proper to conduct the election or vote with fairness to all
shareholders.
ARTICLE III
DIRECTORS
Section 1. Management. The property, affairs and business of the Corporation
shall be managed by or under the direction of its Board of Directors which may exercise all such
powers of the Corporation and do all such lawful acts and things as are not by law or by these
Bylaws directed or required to be exercised or done by the stockholders.
Section 2. Number and Term. The authorized number of directors of the
corporation shall be not less than a minimum of five (5) nor more than a maximum of nine (9) (which
maximum number in no case shall be greater than two times said minimum, minus one) and the number
of directors presently authorized is seven (7). The exact number of directors shall be set within
these limits from time to time (a) by approval of the Board of Directors, or (b) by the affirmative
vote of a majority of the shares represented and voting at a duly held meeting at which a quorum is
present (which shares voting affirmatively also constitute at least a majority of the required
quorum) or by the written consent of shareholders pursuant to Section 13 herein above. Any
amendment of these bylaws changing the maximum of minimum number of directors may be adopted only
by the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares entitled to vote; provided, an
amendment reducing the minimum number of directors to less than five (5), cannot be adopted if
votes cast against its adoption at a meeting or the shares not consenting to it in the case of
action by written consent are equal to more than 16-2/3 percent of the outstanding shares entitled
to vote.
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No reduction of the authorized number of directors shall remove any director prior to the
expiration of such directors term of office. Directors shall be elected at the annual meeting of
the stockholders to serve for one year or until their successors are elected and have qualified.
The term of office of the directors shall begin immediately after election. Elections for
directors need not be by ballot unless a stockholder demands election by ballot at the election and
before the voting begins, or unless these Bylaws so require. No director may be elected by written
consent without a meeting of stockholders except by unanimous written consent of all shares
entitled to vote for the election of the director. The authorized number of directors may be
changed by amendment to this Section adopted by the vote or written consent of the stockholders
entitled to exercise majority voting power.
Section 3. Quorum and Manner of Action. At all meetings of the Board of
Directors, a majority of the total number of directors holding office shall constitute a quorum for
the transaction of business and the act of a majority of the directors present at any meeting at
which there is a quorum shall be the act of the Board of Directors, except as may be otherwise
specifically provided by law or these Bylaws. If at any meeting of the Board of Directors there
shall be less than a quorum present, a majority of those present may adjourn the meeting from time
to time until a quorum is obtained, and no further notice thereof need be given other than by
announcement at such adjourned meeting. Attendance by a director at a meeting shall constitute a
waiver of notice of such meeting except where a director attends a meeting for the express purpose
of objecting, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business on the ground
that the meeting is not lawfully called or convened.
Section 4. Vacancies. Except as otherwise provided by law, in the case of
any increase in the number of directors or of any vacancy in the Board of Directors, however
created, the additional director or directors may be elected, or the vacancy or vacancies may be
filled, by majority vote of the directors remaining on the whole Board although less than a quorum,
or by the sole remaining director. If one or more directors shall resign, effective at a future
date, such vacancy or vacancies shall be filled as provided herein. Except as otherwise provided
by law, any director elected or chosen as provided herein shall serve for the unexpired term of
office and until a successor is elected and qualified or until earlier resignation or removal. No
reduction of the number of directors shall have the effect of removing any director prior to the
expiration of the term of office.
Section 5. Resignations. A director may resign at any time upon written
notice of resignation to the Corporation. Any resignation shall be effective immediately upon
receipt of notice thereof by the Corporation unless a certain effective date is specified therein,
in which event it will be effective upon such date. Acceptance of any resignation shall not be
necessary to make it effective.
Section 6. Removals. Except as provided by the Certificate of Incorporation,
any director may be removed with or without cause, and another person may be elected to serve for
the remainder of such term by the holders of a majority of the shares of the Corporation entitled
to vote in the election of directors. If any vacancy so created shall not be filled by the
stockholders, such vacancy may be filled by the directors as provided in Section 4 of this Article
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Section 7. Annual Meetings. The annual meeting of the Board of Directors
shall be held, if a quorum be present, immediately following each annual meeting of the
stockholders at the place such meeting of the stockholders took place, for the purpose of
organization and transaction of any other business that might be transacted at a regular meeting
thereof, and no notice of such meeting shall be necessary. If a quorum is not present, such annual
meeting may be held at any other time or place that may be specified in a notice given in the
manner provided in Section 9 of this Article III for special meetings of the Board of Directors.
Section 8. Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors may
be held without notice at the principal office of the Corporation at such times as shall be
determined from time to time by resolution of the Board of Directors or written consent of all the
members of the Board, provided that meetings of the Board of Directors will in all events be held
at least once each calendar quarter. Except as otherwise provided by law, any business may be
transacted at any regular meeting of the Board of Directors.
Section 9. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may
be called by the Chairman of the Board, the President, the Secretary or by any director stating the
purpose or purposes of such meeting. Notices of special meetings, if mailed, shall be mailed to
each director not later than two days before the day the meeting is to be held or if otherwise
given in the manner permitted by these Bylaws, not later than the day before such meeting. Neither
the business to be transacted at, nor the purpose of, any special meeting need be specified in any
notice unless required by these Bylaws and, unless limited by law, any and all business may be
transacted at a special meeting.
Section 10. Conduct of Business. At any meeting of the Board of Directors,
business shall be transacted in such order and manner as the Board may from time to time determine,
and all matters shall be determined by the vote of a majority of the directors present, except as
otherwise provided herein or required by law.
Section 11. Place of Meetings. The Board of Directors may hold their
meetings and have one or more offices, and keep the books of the Corporation, at any office or
offices of the Corporation, or at any other place as they may from time to time by resolution
determine.
Section 12. Minutes of Meetings. Minutes of all meetings shall be taken and
shall be kept in the minute book of the Corporation.
Section 13. Compensation of Directors. Directors shall not receive any
stated salary for their services as directors, but by resolution of the Board of Directors a fixed
honorarium or fee, and reimbursement of any expense of attendance may be allowed for attendance at
each meeting. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to preclude any director from serving
the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefor. Members of special or
standing committees may be allowed a like honorarium or fee for attending committee meetings.
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Section 14. Waiver of Notice. When the entire Board of Directors is present
at any Board meeting, however called or noticed, and a written consent thereto is signed on the
records of such meeting, or if a majority of the Board are present, and if those not present sign a
written waiver of notice of such meeting, whether prior to or after the holding of such meeting,
which waiver is then filed with the Secretary of the Corporation, the transactions thereof are as
valid as if had at a meeting regularly called and noticed.
Section 15. Action by Unanimous Written Consent. Unless otherwise restricted
by law or these Bylaws, any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of
Directors may be taken without a meeting if all members of the Board of Directors consent thereto
in writing, and the writing or writings are filed with the minutes of proceedings of the Board of
Directors.
Section 16. Participation in Meetings by Telephone. Members of the Board of
Directors may participate in a meeting of such Board by means of conference telephone or similar
communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each
other, and participation in a meeting in such manner shall constitute presence in person at such
meeting.
ARTICLE IV
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
Section 1. Membership and Authorities. The Board of Directors may, by
resolution adopted by the affirmative vote of a majority of the authorized directors, designate one
or more directors to constitute an Executive Committee and such other committees as the Board may
determine, each of which committees to the extent provided in such resolution or resolutions or in
these Bylaws shall have and may exercise all the powers of the Board of Directors in the management
of the business and affairs of the Corporation, except in those cases where the authority of the
Board of Directors is specifically denied to the Executive Committee or such other committee or
committees by law or these Bylaws, and may authorize the seal of the Corporation to be affixed to
all papers that may require it, but no such committee shall have the power or authority to (a)
amend the Certificate of Incorporation; (b) adopt an agreement of merger or consolidation; (c)
recommend to the stockholders the sale, lease or exchange of all or substantially all of the
Corporations property and assets; (d) recommend to the stockholders a dissolution of the
Corporation or a revocation of a dissolution or (e) amend these Bylaws and, unless the resolution
expressly so provides, no such committee shall have the power or authority to declare a dividend,
authorize the issuance of stock or adopt a certificate of ownership and merger under Section 253 of
the Delaware General Corporate Law. The designation of an Executive Committee or other committee
and the delegation thereto of authority shall not operate to relieve the Board of Directors, or any
member thereof, of any responsibility imposed by law.
Section 2. Conduct of Business. Each committee may determine the procedural
rules for meeting and conducting its business and shall act in accordance therewith, except as
otherwise
provided herein or required by law. Adequate provision shall be made for notice to members of all
meetings; one-third of the members shall constitute a quorum unless the committee shall consist of
one or two members, in which event one member shall constitute a quorum; and all matters shall be
determined by a majority vote of the members present.
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Section 3. Minutes of Meetings. Each committee designated by the Board shall
keep regular minutes of its proceedings and report the same to the Board when required.
Section 4. Vacancies. Unless otherwise restricted by law, the Board of
Directors may designate one or more of its members as alternate members of any committee who may
replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of such committee. The Board of Directors
shall have the power at any time to fill vacancies in, to change the membership of and to dissolve
any committee.
Section 5. Telephone Meetings. Members of any committee designated by the
Board may participate in a meeting of such committee by means of conference telephone or similar
communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each
other. Participation in a meeting pursuant to this Section shall constitute presence in person at
such meeting, except where a person participates in the meeting for the express purpose of
objecting, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business on the ground that
the meeting is not lawfully called or convened.
Section 6. Action Without Meeting. Unless otherwise restricted by law or
these Bylaws, any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of any committee
designated by the Board may be taken without a meeting if all members of the committee consent
thereto in writing, and the writing or writings are filed with the minutes of proceedings of such
committee.
ARTICLE V
OFFICERS
Section 1. Number and Title. The elected officers of the Corporation shall
be chosen by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall elect a President and a
Secretary. The Board of Directors may also choose a Chairman of the Board, a Vice Chairman of the
Board, one or more Vice Presidents, one or more Assistant Secretaries, a Treasurer and one or more
Assistant Treasurers, and one person may hold any two or more of these offices.
Section 2. Term of Office; Vacancies. So far as is practicable, and except
to the extent a written employment agreement is entered into with any such officer with a term in
excess of one year, all elected officers shall be elected by the Board of Directors at the annual
meeting of the Board of Directors in each year, and except as otherwise provided in this Article V,
shall hold office until the next such meeting of the Board of Directors in the subsequent year and
until their respective successors are elected and qualify or until their earlier resignation or
removal. All appointed officers shall hold office at the pleasure of the Board of Directors. If
any vacancy
shall occur in any office, the Board of Directors may elect or appoint a successor to fill such
vacancy for the remainder of the term.
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Section 3. Removal of Elected Officers. Except as restricted by the terms of
a written employment agreement, any elected officer may be removed at any time, either for or
without cause, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the authorized directors, at any regular
meeting or at any special meeting called for such purpose.
Section 4. Resignations. Any officer may resign at any time upon written
notice of resignation to the Board of Directors, or to the President or to the Secretary of the
Corporation. Any resignation shall be effective immediately unless a date certain is specified for
it to take effect, in which event it shall be effective upon such date, and acceptance of any
resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective, irrespective of whether the resignation is
tendered subject to such acceptance.
Section 5. Chairman of the Board. The Chairman of the Board shall, if
present, preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and shall exercise and perform such
other powers and duties as may be from time to time assigned by the Board of Directors or
prescribed by these Bylaws.
Section 6. President/Chief Executive Officer. The President shall perform
whatever duties and shall exercise all powers that are given by the Board of Directors. The
President shall be ex officio a member of all standing committees; shall have
general and active management of the business of the Corporation; shall implement the general
directives, plans and policies formulated by the Board of Directors and shall further have such
duties, responsibilities and authorities as may be assigned by the Board of Directors. The
President may sign, with any other proper officer, certificates for shares of the Corporation and
any deeds, bonds, mortgages, contracts and other documents which the Board of Directors has
authorized to be executed, except where required by law to be otherwise signed and executed and
except where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of
Directors, or these Bylaws, to another officer or agent of the Corporation. In the absence of the
President, the Presidents duties shall be performed and powers exercised by a Vice President of
the Corporation as may have been designated by the President with the right reserved to the Board
of Directors to make such designation or supersede any designation so made by the President.
Section 7. Vice President. In the absence or disability of the President,
the Vice Presidents, in order of their rank as fixed by the Board of Directors or, if not ranked,
the Vice President designated by the Board of Directors, shall, upon request, perform all the
duties of the President, and when so acting shall have all the power of, and be subject to all the
restrictions upon, the President. The Vice Presidents shall have such other powers and perform
such other duties as from time to time may be prescribed by the Board of Directors or these Bylaws.
Section 8. Secretary. The Secretary, if available, shall attend all meetings
of the Board of Directors and all meetings of the stockholders and record the proceedings of the
meetings in a book to be kept for that purpose and shall, upon request, perform like duties for
any committee of the Board of Directors. The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of
all meetings of the stockholders and meetings of the Board of Directors and committees thereof and
shall perform such other duties incident to the office of Secretary or as may be prescribed by the
Board of Directors or
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the President. The Secretary shall have custody of the corporate seal of the
Corporation and the Secretary, as well as any Assistant Secretary or other person whom the Board of
Directors may designate, shall have authority to affix the same to any instrument requiring it, and
when so affixed the seal may be attested by the Secretarys signature or by the signature of any
Assistant Secretary or other authorized person so affixing such seal.
Section 9. Assistant Secretaries. Each Assistant Secretary shall have the
usual powers and duties pertaining to such office, together with such other powers and duties as
may be assigned by the Board of Directors, the President or the Secretary. The Assistant
Secretary, or such other person as may be designated by the President, shall exercise the powers of
the Secretary during that officers absence or inability to act.
Section 10. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall have custody of and be
responsible for the corporate funds and securities, keep full and accurate accounts of receipts and
disbursements in the books of the Corporation and shall deposit all moneys and other valuable
effects in the name and to the credit of the Corporation in such depositories as may be designated
by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall disburse the funds of the Corporation as may be
ordered by the Board of Directors, taking proper vouchers for such disbursements, and shall render
to the President and the Board of Directors, at its regular meetings, or when the Board of
Directors so requires, an account of all transactions as Treasurer and of the financial condition
of the Corporation and shall perform all other duties incident to the position of Treasurer, or as
may be prescribed by the Board of Directors or the President. If required by the Board of
Directors, the Treasurer shall give the Corporation a bond in such sum and with such surety or
sureties as shall be satisfactory to the Board of Directors for the faithful performance of the
duties of such office and for the restoration to the Corporation, in case of death, resignation,
retirement or removal from office, of all books, papers, vouchers, monies and other property of
whatever kind belonging to the Corporation and in the possession or under the control of the
Treasurer.
Section 11. Subordinate Officers. The Board of Directors may (a) appoint
such other subordinate officers and agents as it shall deem necessary who shall hold their offices
for such terms, have such authority and perform such duties as the Board of Directors may from time
to time determine, or (b) delegate to any committee or officer the power to appoint any such
subordinate officers or agents.
Section 12. Salaries and Compensation. The salary or other compensation of
officers shall be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may
delegate to any committee or officer the power to fix from time to time the salary or other
compensation of subordinate officers and agents appointed in accordance with the provisions of
Section 11 of this Article V.
Section 13. Action with Respect to Securities of Other Corporations. Unless
otherwise directed by the Board of Directors, any officer shall have the power to vote and
otherwise act on behalf of the Corporation, in person or by proxy, at any meeting of stockholders
of or with respect to any action of stockholders of any other corporation in which the Corporation
may hold securities and otherwise to exercise any and all rights and powers which the Corporation
may possess by reason of its ownership of securities in such other corporation.
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ARTICLE VI
INDEMNIFICATION
Section 1. Indemnification of Directors and Officers. (a) The Corporation
shall indemnify and hold harmless any person who was or is a witness, a party or is threatened to
be made a party to or involved in any threatened, pending or completed claim, action, suit or
proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (other than an action by or in
the right of the Corporation) by reason of the fact that such person or a person of whom such
person is the legal representative is or was, at any time prior to or during which this Article VI
is in effect, a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was, at any time
prior to or during which this Article VI is in effect, serving at the request of the Corporation as
a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust,
or other enterprise, including service with respect to an employee benefit plan, whether the basis
of such claim, action, suit, or proceeding is alleged action or inaction in an official capacity as
a director, officer, employee or agent, against any liability, loss or expense (including
attorneys fees), judgment, fine, penalty, excise tax pursuant to the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974, amount paid in settlement and other liabilities actually and reasonably
incurred or suffered by such person in connection with such claim, action, suit or proceeding if
such person acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to
the best interests of the Corporation and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had
no reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was unlawful. The termination of any claim,
action, suit or proceeding by judgment, order, settlement, conviction or upon a plea of nolo
contendere or its equivalent shall not, of itself, create a presumption that such person did not
act in good faith and in a manner which he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best
interests of the Corporation or, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, create a
presumption that such person had reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was unlawful.
(b) The Corporation shall indemnify and hold harmless any person who was or is a witness, a
party or is threatened to be made a party to or involved in any threatened, pending or completed
claim, action, suit or proceeding by or in the right of the Corporation to procure a judgment in
its favor by reason of the fact that such person or a person of whom such person is the legal
representative is or was, at any time prior to or during which this Article VI is in effect, a
director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was, at any time prior to or
during which this Article VI is in effect, serving at the request of the Corporation as a director,
officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other
enterprise, including service with respect to an employee benefit plan, whether the basis of such
claim, action, suit or proceeding is alleged action or inaction in an official capacity as a
director, officer, employee or agent, against all expenses (including attorneys fees) and amounts
paid in settlement, actually and reasonably incurred or suffered by such person in connection with
the
defense or settlement of such claim, action, suit or proceeding if such person acted in good faith
and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the
Corporation and, with respect
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to the amounts paid in settlement, the settlement is determined to be
in the best interests of the Corporation; provided that no indemnification shall be made under this
subsection (b) in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which such person shall have been
adjudged to be liable for gross negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct in the performance
of his duty to the Corporation unless and only to the extent that the Delaware Court of Chancery,
or other court of appropriate jurisdiction, shall determine upon application that, despite the
adjudication of liability but in view of all the circumstances of the case, such person is fairly
and reasonably entitled to indemnity of such expenses which the Delaware Court of Chancery, or
other court of appropriate jurisdiction, shall deem proper.
(c) Any indemnification under subsections (a) and (b) (unless ordered by the Delaware Court of
Chancery or other court of appropriate jurisdiction) shall be made by the Corporation only as
authorized in the specific case upon a determination that indemnification of such person is proper
in the circumstances because he has met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in subsections
(a) and (b). Such determination shall be made (1) by the Board of Directors by a majority vote of
a quorum consisting of directors not parties to such claim, action, suit or proceeding, (2) if such
a quorum is not obtainable or, even if obtainable, a quorum of disinterested directors so directs,
by independent legal counsel, selected by the Board of Directors or (3) by the stockholders. In
the event a determination is made under this subsection (c) that the director, officer, employee or
agent has met the applicable standard of conduct as to some matters but not as to others, amounts
to be indemnified may be reasonably prorated.
(d) Notwithstanding the other provisions of this Article VI, to the extent that a director,
officer, employee or agent of the Corporation has been successful on the merits or otherwise in
defense of any claim, action, suit or proceeding referred to in subsection (a), or in defense of
any issue or matter therein, such person shall be indemnified against all expenses (including
attorneys fees) actually and reasonably incurred in connection therewith.
(e) The right of indemnification conferred in this Article VI shall be a contract right and
shall include the right to be paid by the Corporation the expenses incurred in appearing at,
participating in or defending any threatened, pending or completed claim, action, suit or
proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, and shall be paid by the
Corporation at reasonable intervals in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit or
proceeding as authorized by the Board of Directors in the specific case upon receipt of an
undertaking by or on behalf of the director, officer, employee or agent to repay such amount unless
it shall ultimately be determined that he is entitled to be indemnified by the Corporation as
authorized by this Article VI.
(f) It is the intention of the Corporation to indemnify the persons referred to in this
Article VI to the fullest extent permitted by law with respect to any claim, action, suit or
proceeding arising from events which occur at any time prior to or during which this Article VI is
in effect. The indemnification provided by this Article VI shall not be deemed exclusive of any
other rights to which those seeking indemnification may be or become entitled to under any
law, the Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested
directors or otherwise, or under any policy or policies of insurance purchased and maintained by
the Corporation on behalf of any such person, both as to action in his official capacity and as to
action in another capacity while
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holding such office, and shall continue as to a person who has
ceased to be director, officer, employee or agent, and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs,
executors and administrators or other legal representatives of such person.
(g) The indemnification provided by this Article VI shall be subject to all valid and
applicable laws and, if this Article VI or any of the provisions hereof or the indemnification
contemplated hereby are found to be inconsistent with or contrary to any such valid laws, the
latter shall be deemed to control and this Article VI shall be regarded as modified accordingly
and, as so modified, shall continue in full force and effect.
ARTICLE VII
CORPORATE RECORDS AND REPORTS INSPECTION
Section 1. Records. The Corporation shall maintain adequate and correct
accounts, books and records of its business and properties at its principal place of business in
the State of California, as fixed by the Board of Directors from time to time.
Section 2. Inspection of Books and Records. All books and records of the
Corporation shall be open to the inspection of the Directors and stockholders from time to time and
in the manner provided in Section 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law.
Section 3. Checks. All checks, drafts or other orders for payment of money,
notes or other evidences of indebtedness issued in the name of or payable to the Corporation shall
be signed or endorsed by such person or persons and in such manner as shall be determined from time
to time by resolution of the Board of Directors.
Section 4. Contracts. The Board of Directors may authorize any officer or
officers, agent or agents, to enter into any contract or execute any instrument in the name of and
on behalf of the Corporation. Such authority may be general or confined to specific instances.
Unless so authorized by the Board of Directors no officer, agent or employee shall have any power
or authority to bind the Corporation in any material matter by any contract or engagement or to
pledge its credit to any significant extent or to render it liable for any material purpose or to
any significant amount.
ARTICLE VIII
CERTIFICATES AND TRANSFER OF SHARES
Section 1. Certificates for Shares. Certificates for shares shall be of such
form and device as the Board of Directors may designate and shall state the name of the record
holder of the shares represented thereby; its number; date of issuance; the number of shares for
which it is
issued; a statement of the rights, privileges, preferences and restrictions, if any; a statement as
to the redemption or conversion, if any; a statement of liens or restrictions upon transfer or
voting, if any; if the shares be assessable or, if assessments are collectible by personal action,
a plain statement of such facts.
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Section 2. Transfer on the Books. Upon surrender to the Secretary or
transfer agent by the Corporation of a certificate for shares duly endorsed or accompanied by
proper evidence of succession, assignment or authority to transfer, it shall be the duty of the
Corporation to issue a new certificate to the person entitled thereto, cancel the old certificate
and record the transaction upon its books.
Section 3. Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Certificates. Where the holder of a
share certificate claims that the certificate has been lost, stolen or destroyed, the holder shall
deliver an affidavit of such facts to the Board of Directors and shall, if the directors require,
give the Corporation a bond sufficient to indemnify it against any claim that may be made against
it on account of the alleged loss, theft or destruction of such certificate on the issuance of a
new certificate thereof or whereupon a new certificate shall be issued in the same tenor and for
the same number of shares as the one alleged to be lost, stolen or destroyed or if the owner so
requests before the Corporation has notice that the shares represented by such certificate have
been acquired by a bona fide purchaser.
Where a share certificate has been lost, stolen or destroyed and the owner fails to notify the
Corporation of that fact within a reasonable time after notice thereof, and the Corporation
registers a transfer of the shares represented by the certificate before receiving such a
notification, the owner is precluded from asserting against the Corporation any claim to a new
certificate.
If after the issue of a new certificate as a replacement for a lost, stolen or destroyed
certificate, a bona fide purchaser of the original certificate presents it for registration of
transfer, the Corporation must register the transfer unless registration would result in
over-issue. In addition to any rights on the indemnity bond, the Corporation may recover the new
certificate from the person to whom it was issued or any assignee thereof except a bona fide
purchaser.
Section 4. Transfer Agents and Registrars. The Board of Directors may
appoint one or more transfer agents or transfer clerks, and one or more registrars which shall be
an incorporated bank or trust company, either domestic or foreign, and which shall be appointed at
such times and places as the requirements of the Corporation may necessitate and the Board of
Directors may designate.
Section 5. Fixing Date for Determination of Stockholders of Record for Certain
Purposes. (a) In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to notice
of or to vote at any meeting of stockholders or any adjournment thereof, or to express consent to
corporate action in writing without a meeting, or to receive payment of any dividend or other
distribution or allotment of any rights, or to exercise any rights in respect of any change,
conversion or exchange of capital stock or notice of or participation in any other lawful action,
the Board of Directors may fix, in advance, a record date, which shall not be more than 60 days
prior to the date of payment of such dividend or other distribution or allotment of such rights or
the date when any such rights in respect of any change, conversion or exchange of stock may be
exercised or the date of such other action. In such case, only such stockholders of record on the
date so fixed shall be
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entitled to receive any such dividend or other distribution or allotment of
rights, or to exercise such rights or for any other purpose, as the case may be, notwithstanding
any transfer of any stock on the books of the Corporation after any such record date fixed as
aforesaid.
(b) If no record date is fixed, the record date for determining stockholders for any such
purpose shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the
resolution relating thereto.
Section 6. Registered Stockholders. Except as expressly provided by law or
these Bylaws, the Corporation shall be entitled to treat registered stockholders as the only
holders and owners in fact of the shares standing in their respective names, and the Corporation
shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to or interest in such shares on the
part of any other person, whether or not it shall have express or other notice thereof.
Section 7. Transfer of Stock. Transfers of shares of the capital stock of
the Corporation shall be made only on the books of the Corporation by the registered owners
thereof, or by their legal representatives or their duly authorized attorneys, and upon such
transfer the old certificates shall be surrendered to the Corporation by the delivery thereof to
the person in charge of the stock transfer books and ledgers, by whom they shall be cancelled and
new certificates shall thereupon be issued.
ARTICLE IX
CREDITORS
Section 1. Creditors. Whenever a compromise or arrangement is proposed
between this Corporation and its creditors or any class of them and/or between this Corporation and
its stockholders of any class of them, any court of equitable jurisdiction within the state of
Delaware may, on the application in a summary way of this Corporation, or of any creditor or
stockholder thereof, or on the application of any receiver or receivers appointed for this
Corporation under the provisions of Section 291 of Title 8 of the Delaware code or on the
application of trustees in dissolution of or any receiver or receivers appointed for this Code or
on the application of trustees in dissolution or of any receiver or receivers appointed for this
Corporation under the provisions of Section 279 of Title 8 of the Delaware Code order a meeting of
the creditors or class of creditors, and/or of the stockholders or class of stockholders of this
Corporation, as the creditors or class of creditors, and/or of the stockholders or class of
stockholders of this Corporation, as the case may be, to be summoned in such manner as the said
court directs. If a majority in number representing three-fourths in value of the creditors or
class of creditors, and/or of the stockholders or class of stockholders of this Corporation, as the
case may be, agree to any compromise or arrangement and to any reorganization of this Corporation
as a
consequence of such compromise or arrangement, the said compromise or arrangement and the said
reorganization shall, if sanctioned by the court to which the said application has been made, be
binding on all the creditors or class of creditors, and/or on all the stockholders or class of
stockholders, of this Corporation, as the case may be, and also on this Corporation.
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ARTICLE X
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 1. Corporate Seal. If one be adopted, the corporate seal shall have
inscribed thereon the name of the Corporation and shall be in such form as may be approved by the
Board of Directors. Such seal may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be impressed or
affixed or in any manner reproduced.
Section 2. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be fixed by
resolution of the Board of Directors.
Section 3. Notice and Waiver of Notice. Whenever notice is required to be
given to any director or stockholder under the provisions of applicable law, or of these Bylaws, it
shall not be construed to mean personal notice, but such notice may be given in writing, by mail,
addressed to such director or stockholder at his address as it appears on the records of the
Corporation, with postage thereon prepaid (unless prior to the mailing of such notice he shall have
filed with the Secretary a written request that notices intended for him be mailed to some other
address in which case such notice shall be mailed to the address designated in the request), and
such notice shall be deemed to be given at the time when the same shall be deposited in the United
States mail. Notice to directors may also be given by telegram, cable or other form of recorded
communication or by personal delivery, telephone or electronic facsimile. Whenever notice is
required to be given under any provision of law or these Bylaws, a waiver thereof in writing or by
electronic facsimile or by telegraph, cable or other form of recorded communication, signed by the
person or persons entitled to said notice, whether before or after the time stated therein, shall
be deemed equivalent to notice. Attendance of a person at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of
notice of such meeting, except when the person attends a meeting for the express purpose of
objecting at the beginning of the meeting to the transaction of any business on the ground that the
meeting is not lawfully called or convened. Neither the business to be transacted at, nor the
purpose of, any regular or special meeting of the stockholders, directors or members of a committee
of directors need be specified in any written waiver of notice unless so required by these Bylaws.
ARTICLE XI
AMENDMENTS TO BYLAWS
Section 1. By Stockholders. New Bylaws may be adopted or these Bylaws may be
repealed or amended at the annual meetings, or any other meeting of the stockholders called for
that purpose, by affirmative vote of stockholders entitled to exercise a majority of the voting
power of the Corporation or by written assent of such stockholders.
Section 2. Powers of Directors. Subject to the right of the stockholders to
adopt, amend or repeal Bylaws, as provided in Section 1 of this Article X, the Board of Directors
may adopt,
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amend or repeal any of these Bylaws other than a Bylaw or amendment thereof changing the
authorized number of directors.
Section 3. Record of Amendments. Whenever an amendment or new Bylaw is
adopted, it shall be copied in the book of Bylaws with the original Bylaws in the appropriate
place. If any Bylaw is repealed, the fact of repeal with the date of the meeting at which the
repeal was enacted or written consent was filed shall be stated in such book.
Article XII
INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
Whenever any reference is made in these Bylaws to any legislative enactment whether law,
statute or ordinance such enactment shall be deemed incorporated by reference herein.
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CERTIFICATE OF SECRETARY
The undersigned hereby certifies that:
(1) She is the duly elected and acting Secretary of Planet Technologies, Inc., a Delaware
corporation; and
(2) The foregoing Bylaws constitute the Bylaws of such corporation as duly adopted by the
Board of Directors on June ___, 2006.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed this Certificate of Secretary as of June ___, 2006.
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EXHIBIT E
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER OF
ALLERGY CONTROL PRODUCTS, INC.,
A DELAWARE CORPORATION
AND
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC.,
A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION
THIS
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, dated this ___day of
July 2006 (the Agreement), is made by
and between Allergy Control Products, Inc., a Delaware corporation (New Planet), and Planet
Technologies, Inc., a California corporation (Old Planet). New Planet and Old Planet are
collectively referred to hereinafter as the Constituent Corporations.
R E C I T A L S
A. New Planet is a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of
Delaware. New Planet is a wholly owned subsidiary of Old Planet.
B. Old Planet is a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of
California and has a total authorized capital stock of 25,000,000 shares. The number of shares of
preferred stock of Old Planet authorized to be issued is 5,000,000, (the Old Planet Preferred
Stock). The number of shares of common stock (the Old Planet Common Stock) authorized to be
issued is 20,000,000.
C. New Planet will have a total authorized stock of 50,000,000 shares; 45,000,000 common stock
shares at $0.01 par
value and 5,000,000 preferred stock at $1.00 par value.
D. The Board of Directors of each of the Constituent Corporations has determined that it is
reasonable, advisable, fair and in the best interests of each of the Constituent Corporations and
each of the Constituent Corporations stockholders that Old Planet merge with and into New Planet
upon the terms and conditions herein provided.
E. The respective Boards of Directors and stockholders of New Planet and Old Planet have
approved this Agreement and have directed that this Agreement be executed by the undersigned
officers.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements and covenants set forth herein, New
Planet and Old Planet hereby agree, subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, as
follows:
I. MERGER
1.1 Merger. In accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, the General Corporation
Law of the State of Delaware and the California Corporations Code, Old Planet shall be merged with
and into New Planet (the Merger), the separate existence of Old Planet shall cease and
New Planet
shall be, and is herein sometimes referred to as, the Surviving Corporation, and the name of the
Surviving Corporation shall be Planet Technologies, Inc.
1.2 Effectiveness of the Merger. The Merger shall become effective in accordance with
Section 6018 of the California Corporations Code and Section 252 of the General Corporation Law of
the State of Delaware. The date and time when the Merger shall become effective, as aforesaid, is
herein called the Effective Date.
1.3 Effect of the Merger. Upon the Effective Date, the separate existence of Old Planet
shall cease and New Planet, as the Surviving Corporation: (i) shall continue to possess all of its
assets, rights, powers and property as constituted immediately prior to the Effective Date; (ii)
shall be subject to all actions previously taken by its and Old Planets Board of Directors; (iii)
shall succeed, without other transfer, to all of the assets, rights, powers and property of Old
Planet in the manner more fully set forth in Section 259 of the General Corporation Law of the
State of Delaware; (iv) shall continue to be subject to all of the debts, liabilities and
obligations of New Planet as constituted immediately prior to the Effective Date; and (v) shall
succeed, without other transfer, to all of the debts, liabilities and obligations of Old Planet in
the same manner as if New Planet had itself incurred them, all as more fully provided under the
applicable provisions of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware and the General
Corporation Law of the State of California.
II. CHARTER DOCUMENTS, DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
2.1 Certificate of Incorporation. In conjunction with the Merger, an amended, Certificate
of New Planet attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference, shall be
deemed, as of the Effective Date, the Certificate of Incorporation of the Surviving Corporation
until duly amended in accordance with the provisions thereof and applicable law. The Certificate
of Incorporation provides for a total of 50,000,000 shares authorized; 45,000,000 common stock
shares with a $0.01 par value, and 5,000,000 preferred stock shares with a $1.00 par value.
2.2 Bylaws. The Bylaws of New Planet as attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated
herein by this reference, shall be deemed as of the Effective Date in full force and effect as the
Bylaws of the Surviving Corporation until duly amended in accordance with the provisions thereof
and applicable law.
2.3 Directors and Officers. The directors and officers of Old Planet immediately prior to
the Effective Date shall be the directors and officers of the Surviving Corporation until their
successors shall have been duly elected and qualified or until as otherwise provided by law, the
Certificate of Incorporation of the Surviving Corporation or the Bylaws of the Surviving
Corporation.
III. MANNER OF CONVERSION OF STOCK
3.1 Old Planet Common Stock. Upon the Effective Date, each share of Old Planet Common
Stock issued and outstanding immediately prior thereto shall by virtue of the Merger and without
any action by the Constituent Corporations, the holder of such shares or any other person, be
converted into and exchanged for one (1) fully paid and nonassessable share of New Planet Common
Stock. No fractional shares interests of New Planet Common Stock shall be issued upon such
conversion, but shall, instead, be paid in cash by New Planet to the holder of such shares.
3.2 Old Planet Equity Incentive Plans.
(a) Upon the Effective Date, the Surviving Corporation shall assume the obligations of Old
Planet under Old Planets 2000 Stock Option Plan, 1992 Stock Option Plan and any other stock option
grants, purchase rights or plans (collectively, the Plans). Each outstanding and unexercised
option to purchase Old Planet Common Stock (an Option) under the Plans shall become, subject to
the provisions in paragraph (c) of this Section 3.3, an option to purchase the Surviving
Corporations Common Stock. No other changes in the terms and conditions of such options will
occur.
(b) One (1) share of the Surviving Corporations Common Stock shall be reserved for issuance
upon the exercise of Options to purchase each one (1) share of Old Planet Common Stock so reserved
immediately prior to the Effective Date.
(c) No additional benefits (within the meaning of Section 424(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended) shall be accorded to the optionholders pursuant to the assumption of
their Options.
3.3 New Planet Common Stock. Upon the Effective Date of the Merger, each share of New
Planet Common Stock issued and outstanding immediately prior thereto shall, by virtue of the Merger
and without any action by New Planet, or the holder of such shares or any other person, be
cancelled and returned to the status of authorized and unissued shares of New Planet Common Stock.
3.4 Exchange of Certificates. On or after the Effective Date, each holder of an
outstanding certificate representing shares of Old Planet Common Stock, may be asked to surrender
the same to New Planet for cancellation, and each such holder shall be entitled to receive in
exchange therefor a certificate or certificates representing the number of shares of New Planet
Common Stock into which the surrendered shares were converted as herein provided. Until so
surrendered, each outstanding certificate theretofore representing shares of Old Planet Common
Stock shall be deemed for all purposes to represent the number of shares of New Planet Common Stock
into which such shares of Old Planet Common Stock were converted in the Merger.
The registered owner on the books and records of the Surviving Corporation or its transfer agent of
any such outstanding certificate shall, until such certificate shall have been surrendered for
transfer or conversion or otherwise accounted for to the Surviving Corporation or its transfer
agent, have and be entitled to exercise any voting and other rights with respect to and to receive
dividends and other distributions upon the shares of New Planet Common Stock by such outstanding
certificate as provided above.
Each certificate representing New Planet Common Stock, New Planet Series A Convertible Preferred
Stock or New Planet Redeemable Preferred Stock, as the case may be, so issued in the Merger shall
bear the same legends, if any, with respect to the restrictions on transferability as the
certificates of Old Planet so converted and given in exchange therefore, unless otherwise
determined by the Board of Directors of the Surviving Corporation in compliance with applicable
laws, or other such additional legends as agreed upon by the holder and the Surviving Corporation.
If any certificate for shares of New Planet stock is to be issued
in a name other than that in which the certificate surrendered in exchange therefor is registered,
it shall be a condition of issuance thereof that the certificate so surrendered shall be properly
endorsed and otherwise in proper form for transfer, that such transfer otherwise be proper and
comply with applicable securities laws and that the person requesting such transfer pay to the
Constituent Corporations transfer agent any transfer or other taxes payable by reason of issuance
of such new certificate in a name other than that of the registered holder of the certificate
surrendered or establish to the satisfaction of New Planet that such tax has been paid or is not
payable.
IV. CONDITIONS TO THE MERGER
The obligations of the Constituent Corporations under this Agreement are subject to the
fulfillment, or the waiver by the parties, on or before the Effective Date, of each of the
following:
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V. GENERAL
5.1 Further Assurances. From time to time, as and when required by New Planet or by its
successors or assigns, there shall be executed and delivered on behalf of Old Planet such deeds and
other instruments, and there shall be taken or caused to be taken by it such further and other
actions as shall be appropriate or necessary to vest or perfect in or conform of record or
otherwise by New Planet the title to and possession of all the property, interests, assets, rights,
privileges, immunities, powers, franchises and authority of Old Planet and otherwise to carry out
the purposes of this Agreement, and the officers and directors of New Planet are fully authorized
in the name and on behalf of Old Planet or otherwise to take any and all such action and to execute
and deliver any and all such deeds and other instruments.
5.2 Abandonment. At any time before the Effective Date, this Agreement may be terminated
and the Merger may be abandoned for any reason whatsoever by the Board of Directors of either Old
Planet or of New Planet, or of both, notwithstanding the approval of this Agreement by the
shareholders of Old Planet or the sole stockholder of New Planet. In the event of the termination
of this Agreement, the Agreement shall become void and of no effect and there shall be no
obligations on either Constituent Corporation or their respective Board of Directors or
stockholders with respect thereto.
5.3 Amendment. The Boards of Directors of the Constituent Corporations may amend this
Agreement at any time prior to the filing of this Agreement (or certificate in lieu thereof) with
the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, provided that an amendment made subsequent to the
adoption of this Agreement by the stockholders of either Constituent Corporation shall not: (1)
alter or change the amount or kind of shares, securities, cash, property and/or rights to be
received in exchange for or on conversion of all or any of the shares of any class or series
thereof of such Constituent Corporation; (2) alter or change any term of the Certificate of
Incorporation of the Surviving Corporation to be effected by the Merger; or (3) alter or change any
of the terms and conditions of this Agreement if such alteration or change would adversely affect
the holders of any class or series of capital stock of any Constituent Corporation.
5.4 Registered Office. The registered office of the Surviving Corporation in the State of
Delaware is located at 1209 Orange Street, City of Wilmington, County of New Castle 19801, and The
Corporation Trust Center is the registered agent of the Surviving Corporation at such address.
5.5 Agreement. Executed copies of this Agreement will be on file at the principal place of
business of the Surviving Corporation at 96 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877, and copies
thereof will be furnished to any stockholder of either Constituent Corporation, upon request and
without cost.
5.6 Governing Law. This Agreement shall in all respects be construed, interpreted and
enforced in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Delaware and, so far as
applicable, the merger provisions of the California Corporations Code.
5.7 Counterparts. To facilitate the filing and recording of this Agreement, the same may
be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original and all
of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement having first been approved by the resolutions of the Board of
Directors of Allergy Control Products, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and the Board of Directors of
Planet Technologies, Inc., a California corporation, is hereby executed on behalf of each of such
two corporations and attested by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized.
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Edward J. Steube
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PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
PROXY SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 1, 2006
The undersigned shareholder of Planet Technologies, Inc., a California corporation, hereby
acknowledges the receipt of the Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Proxy Statement with
respect to the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Planet Technologies, Inc. to be held on August 1,
2006 at 10:00 a.m., local time, and hereby appoints MICHAEL TRINKLE and SCOTT L. GLENN, and each of
them, as attorneys and proxies of the undersigned, each with full power of substitution, to vote
all of the shares of stock of PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. which the undersigned may be entitled to
vote at such meeting, and at any and all postponements, continuations and adjournments thereof,
with all powers that the undersigned would possess if personally present, upon and in respect of
the following matters and in accordance with the following instructions, with discretionary
authority as to any and all other matters that may properly come before the meeting.
UNLESS A CONTRARY DIRECTION IS INDICATED, THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED IN FAVOR FOR ALL PROPOSALS AS
MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT. IF SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS ARE INDICATED, THIS
PROXY WILL BE VOTED IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE NOMINEES FOR DIRECTOR LISTED BELOW
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR ALL PROPOSALS
PROPOSAL 1: Approval of reincorporation from California to Delaware.
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PROPOSAL 2: To elect directors to hold office until next Annual Meeting of Shareholders and until
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To withhold authority to vote for any nominee(s), write such nominee(s) name(s) below:
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PROPOSAL 3: To amend the 2000 Stock Option Plan TO INCREASE THE AUTHORIZED SHARES FROM 350,000 TO
2,000,000 SHARES.
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PROPOSAL 4: To ratify the selection of J.H. Cohn LLP, as independent registered public accounting
firm of the Company for its fiscal year ending December 31, 2006.
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THIS PROXY HAS BEEN SOLICITED BY OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY. I
UNDERSTAND THAT I MAY REVOKE THIS PROXY ONLY BY WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO THAT EFFECT, SIGNED AND
DATED BY ME, WHICH MUST BE ACTUALLY RECEIVED BY THE COMPANY PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE ANNUAL
MEETING.
DATED: , 2006
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Please sign exactly as your name appears
hereon. If the stock is registered in the
names of two or more persons, each should
sign. Executors, administrators, trustees,
guardians and attorneys-in-fact should add
their titles. If signer is a corporation,
please give full corporate name and have a
duly authorized officer sign, stating title.
If signer is a partnership, please sign in
partnership name by authorized person. |
Please vote, date and promptly return this proxy in the enclosed return envelope which is postage
prepaid if mailed in the United States.
THE DEADLINE FOR THE RETURN OF YOUR PROXY IS July 31, 2006
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