UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-QSB |
[X] |
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. |
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2002 |
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. |
For the transition period from _______, 19___ to ______, 19___. Commission File Number: 33-35580-D BURST.COM, INC. (Exact Name of Small Business Issuer as Specified in its Charter) |
DELAWARE (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) |
84-1141967 (I.R.S. Employer Identi- |
613 FOURTH STREET, SUITE 201 SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA 95404 Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code (707) 541-3870 (Issuer's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) 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 Issuer was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. [X] YES [ ] NO There were 19,683,554 shares of the Issuer's $.00001 par value common stock outstanding as of June 30, 2002. |
BURST.COM, INC. FORM 10-Q SB June 30, 2002 TABLE OF CONTENTS |
PART I - |
FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
3 |
Item 1. |
Financial Statements |
3 |
Balance Sheets |
3 |
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Statements of Operations |
4 |
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Statements of Cash Flows |
6 |
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Notes to Financial Statements |
8 |
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Item 2. |
Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation. |
13 |
Overview |
13 |
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Results of Operations |
14 |
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Liquidity and Capital Resources |
14 |
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Changes in Financial Position |
15 |
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Factors That May Impact Future Results |
15 |
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PART II |
OTHER INFORMATION |
16 |
Item 1. |
Legal Proceedings |
16 |
Item 2. |
Changes in Securities. |
16 |
Item 3. |
Defaults upon Senior Securities |
17 |
Item 4. |
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders |
17 |
Item 5. |
Other Information |
17 |
Item 6. |
Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K. |
17 |
Item 7. |
Subsequent Events. |
17 |
BURST.COM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS |
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June 30, |
December 31, |
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2002 |
2001 |
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(Unaudited) |
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CURRENT ASSETS: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ 74,423 |
$ 6,112 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
40 |
17,500 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
5,613 |
12,258 |
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Total Current Assets |
80,076 |
35,870 |
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Property and Equipment, net |
79,943 |
102,984 |
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Other assets |
2,700 |
2,700 |
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TOTAL ASSETS |
$ 162,719 |
$ 141,554 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES: |
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Accounts payable |
$ 548,350 |
$ 692,423 |
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Accrued expenses |
352,952 |
504,573 |
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Accrued interest |
183,832 |
93,079 |
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Deferred revenue |
241,800 |
322,400 |
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Notes and obligations payable, current portion |
1,203,671 |
1,053,239 |
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Total Current Liabilities |
2,530,605 |
2,665,714 |
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LONG TERM LIABILITIES |
743,566 |
274,970 |
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STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT: |
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Common stock |
201 |
187 |
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Additional paid-in-capital |
58,021,742 |
57,823,883 |
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Accumulated Deficit |
(61,133,395) |
(60,623,200) |
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Total Stockholders' Deficit |
(3,111,452) |
(2,799,130) |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT |
$ 162,719 |
$ 141,554 |
BURST.COM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2002 AND 2001
(Unaudited)
2002 |
2001 |
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REVENUE |
$ 40,050 |
$ 26,437 |
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COSTS AND EXPENSES: |
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Research and development |
940 |
11,360 |
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Sales and marketing |
- |
28,547 |
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Restructuring costs |
- |
258,896 |
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General and administrative |
209,790 |
967,458 |
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Total Costs and Expenses |
210,730 |
1,266,261 |
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LOSS FROM OPERATIONS |
(170,680) |
(1,239,824) |
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES) |
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Interest income |
- |
2,344 |
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Interest expense |
(126,939) |
(106,968) |
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Other, net |
17,428 |
80,906 |
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Total Other Income (Expenses) |
(109,511) |
(23,718) |
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NET LOSS |
$ (280,191) |
$ (1,263,542) |
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NET LOSS PER SHARE, BASIC AND DILUTED |
$ (0.01) |
$ (0.06) |
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES |
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OUTSTANDING BASIC AND DILUTED |
19,873,893 |
21,648,125 |
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BURST.COM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2002 AND 2001
(Unaudited)
2002 |
2001 |
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REVENUE |
$ 110,350 |
$ 57,760 |
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COSTS AND EXPENSES: |
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Research and development |
13,540 |
158,902 |
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Sales and marketing |
- |
289,208 |
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Restructuring costs |
- |
2,964,762 |
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General and administrative |
374,967 |
1,791,210 |
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Total Costs and Expenses |
388,507 |
5,204,082 |
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LOSS FROM OPERATIONS |
(278,157) |
(5,146,322) |
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES) |
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Interest income |
10,478 |
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Interest expense |
(244,179) |
(130,030) |
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Other, net |
12,141 |
(486,933) |
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Total Other Income (Expenses) |
(232,038) |
(606,485) |
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NET LOSS |
$ (510,195) |
$ (5,752,807) |
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NET LOSS PER SHARE, BASIC AND DILUTED |
$ (0.03) |
$ (0.27) |
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES |
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OUTSTANDING BASIC AND DILUTED |
19,487,296 |
21,398,125 |
BURST.COM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2002 AND 2002
(Unaudited)
2002 |
2001 |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net loss |
$ (510,195) |
$ (5,752,807) |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss |
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to net cash used by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
23,041 |
59,716 |
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Loss on asset impairments |
- |
332,996 |
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Non-cash interest expense |
152,275 |
100,000 |
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Reserve against loan to officer |
- |
157,190 |
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Realized and unrealized losses on sale of marketable securities |
- |
452,260 |
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Stock-based compensation |
2,100 |
366,000 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
17,460 |
255,795 |
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Prepaid and other current assets |
6,645 |
16,380 |
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Loans to officers |
- |
(17,557) |
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Accounts payable |
(144,073) |
398,966 |
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Accrued expenses |
65,905 |
2,156,541 |
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Accrued interest |
90,753 |
23,124 |
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Deferred revenue |
(80,600) |
20,000 |
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Net Cash Used by Operating Activities |
(376,689) |
(1,431,396) |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Sales of property and equipment |
- |
41,253 |
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Proceeds from sale of marketable securities |
- |
701,353 |
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Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities |
- |
742,606 |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Exercise of warrants |
25,000 |
- |
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Proceeds from notes payable |
350,000 |
550,000 |
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Proceeds from sale of common stock |
70,000 |
- |
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Payments on notes payable |
- |
(100,000) |
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Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities |
445,000 |
450,000 |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
68,311 |
(238,790) |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning |
6,112 |
296,584 |
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- |
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Cash and cash equivalents, ending |
$ 74,423 |
$ 57,794 |
BURST.COM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2002 AND 2002
(Unaudited)
2002 |
2001 |
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: |
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Cash paid for state franchise tax |
$ - |
$ 504 |
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Cash paid for interest |
$ 1,151 |
$ - |
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Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities: |
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Shares issued against liability for stock to be issued |
$ 37,956 |
$ - |
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Notes issued in debt settlements - offset by accrued expenses |
$ 179,570 |
$ - |
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Offset of deferred revenue against accounts receivable |
$ - |
$ 287,225 |
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Exchange of common stock for licensing agreement - credited to |
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deferred revenue |
$ - |
$ 322,400 |
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Exchange of common stock for marketable securities |
$ - |
$ 843,750 |
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Discount related to warrants granted in conjunction with debt |
$ 62,817 |
$ - |
NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2002, the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2002 and 2001, and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2002 and 2001 are unaudited. However, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include reclassifications and normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows at June 30, 2002 and for all periods presented, have been made. The results of operation for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2002 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.
These condensed consolidated financial statements and notes are presented in accordance with rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, have been condensed or omitted. It is suggested that these condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's December 31, 2001 Form 10-K.
NOTE 2 - GOING CONCERN CONSIDERATIONS
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been presented assuming the continuity of the Company as a going concern. However, the Company has incurred substantial losses resulting in an accumulated deficit of approximately $61.1 million as of June 30, 2002. The Company's current liabilities exceed current assets by approximately $2.45 million at June 30, 2002. These conditions raise substantial doubt as to the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern.
Management's plans with regards to these issues are as follows:
Presently, the Company cannot ascertain the eventual success of management's plans with any degree of certainty. No assurances can be given that the Company will be successful in raising immediate capital or that the Company will achieve profitability or positive cash flows. If the Company is unable to obtain adequate additional financing and bring the Company to profitability or positive cash flows, there can be no assurance that the Company can continue as a going concern. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the eventual outcome of the risks and uncertainty described above.
NOTE 3 - PRIOR PERIOD CORRECTIONS
During the year ended December 31, 2001, the Company entered into various settlement agreements with its vendors, employees and landlord. In connection therewith, the Company reduced its overall liabilities from approximately $2,388,900 to $208,735. In the Company's December 31, 2001 financial statements, the total liabilities of $2,388,900 were inadvertently disclosed as $2,718,600 in Note 7 to the financial statements. This error had no effect on the Company's financial position and results of operations as of and for the year ended December 31, 2001.
Furthermore, in Note 14 to the December 31, 2001 financial statements, the decrease in total liabilities as a result of employee settlements should have been $538,137 instead of $867,863, and the decrease in net loss as a result of employee settlements should have been $518,341 instead of $848,067. These errors had no effect on the Company's financial
NOTE 4 - MARKETABLE SECURITIES
During the six months ended June 30, 2001, the Company sold 93,200 shares of marketable securities resulting in a realized loss of $96,817. The remaining shares were reduced to their market value as of June 30, 2001, resulting in unrealized losses of $466,114, also included in other expenses.
NOTE 5 - DEFERRED REVENUE
During 2001, the Company entered into a licensing agreement with Eagle Wireless International, Inc. whereby Eagle Wireless issued 104,000 of its common stock valued at $322,400 in exchange for a two-year license for certain technological rights. The license agreement is effective the earlier of January 2002 or the commercial deployment of any products incorporating the technology licensed from Burst. During the six months ended June 30, 2002, the Company recognized revenue of $80,600 in conjunction with this agreement, reducing deferred revenue to $241,800 as of June 30, 2002.
NOTE 6 - NOTES AND OBLIGATIONS PAYABLE
June 30, |
December 31, |
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Notes payable to Gordon Rock (net of unamortized discount of $149,791 and $276,246, respectively) |
$ 1,340,209 |
$ 993,754 |
Notes payable to investors, (net of unamortized discount of $41,227 and $4,280, respectively) |
218,773 |
125,720 |
Notes and obligations payable issued in connection with debt settlements |
388,255 |
208,735 |
$ 1,947,237 |
$ 1,328,209 |
NOTE 6 - NOTES AND OBLIGATIONS PAYABLE (CONTINUED)
Notes Payable to Gordon Rock
In February and April 2001, the Company issued two notes payable to Gordon Rock in the aggregate principal amount of $350,000 at 9% collateralized by a security interest in the assets of the Company. Mr. Rock was a member of the Board of Directors at that time, but has since resigned his seat on the Board. Mr. Rock is also one of the Company's major stockholders and is deemed a related party.
In August and September 2001, the Company issued a series of notes payable to Mr. Rock totaling an additional $305,000. Each of these notes bears interest at 9% and is collateralized by a security interest in all assets of the Company.
In connection with the April, August and September notes, Mr. Rock received five-year warrants to acquire up to 183,333 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of $.30 per share, 1,000,000 shares at $.20 per share, and 1,666,666 shares at $.15 per share. Accordingly, the Company recorded a discount on the notes for the fair value of the warrants issued using the Black-Scholes model. The resulting discount of $368,333 is being amortized over the term of the notes.
In October and December 2001, the Company issued three additional notes to Mr. Rock for loans totaling $115,000, with interest ranging from prime plus 2% to 9%. The notes are collateralized by a security interest in all assets of the Company. In connection with these notes payable, Mr. Rock was issued 383,333 warrants to acquire common stock at $.30 per share. Accordingly, the Company recorded a discount on the notes for the fair value of the warrants issued using the Black-Scholes model. The discount of $23,900 is being amortized over the term of the notes.
In December 2001, all of Mr. Rock's notes, originally expiring in various amounts from November 2001 through February 2002, were extended as follows: aggregate principal amount of $1,210,000 plus accrued interest due and payable in November 2002; aggregate principal amount of $30,000 plus accrued interest due in November 2004; and the remaining $30,000 of principal and accrued interest due in December 2004. In connection with the extensions, Mr. Rock received 2,600,000 additional warrants to buy shares of the Company's common stock at $.25 per share. Accordingly, the Company
recorded a discount on the notes for the fair value of the warrants issued using the Black-Scholes model. The discount of $151,060 is being amortized over the term of the notes.
During February 2002, the Company issued two additional notes to Mr. Rock for loans totaling $60,000, with interest at prime plus 2%. The notes are collateralized by a security interest in all assets of the Company. In connection with these notes, Mr. Rock was issued 200,000 warrants to acquire common stock at $.30 per share. Accordingly, the Company recorded a discount on the notes for the fair value of the warrants issued using the Black-Scholes model. The discount of $6,700 is being amortized over the respective terms of the notes.
During April 2002, the Company issued two additional notes to Mr. Rock for loans totaling $160,000, with interest at prime plus 2%. The notes are collateralized by a security interest in all assets of the Company. In connection with these notes, Mr. Rock was issued 300,000 warrants to acquire common stock at $.30 per share. Accordingly, the Company recorded a discount on the notes for the fair value of the warrants issued using the Black-Scholes model. The discount of $16,620 is being amortized over the respective terms of the notes.
Notes Issued to Investors
During 2001, the Company issued 9% convertible notes payable to Draysec Finance Limited, one of the Company's major stockholders, in the aggregate principal amount of $100,000, with interest and principal due in February and March 2002. The notes are convertible into a new series of preferred stock to be identified as Series A-2001 at a per share conversion price of $5.00 at the option of the noteholder. In November 2001, Draysec agreed to extend the due date of the loan to November 2002.
In addition, during 2001, the Company issued a promissory note to an investor, in the principal amount of $30,000. The note is collateralized by a security interest in all assets of the Company. The note is due in December 2004 and bears interest at prime plus 2%. In connection with the note, the Company issued 100,000 warrants to the investor to acquire common stock at $.30 per share. Accordingly, the Company recorded a discount on the note for the fair value of the warrants issued using the Black-Scholes model. The discount totaling $4,280 is being amortized over the term of the note.
During February 2002, the Company issued promissory notes to two investors, in the aggregate principal amount of $70,000. The notes are due in December 2004 and January 2005, respectively, and bear interest at prime plus 2%. In connection with the notes, the Company issued 233,333 warrants to the investors to acquire common stock at $.30 per share. Accordingly, the Company recorded a discount on the notes for the fair value of the warrants issued using the Black-Scholes model. The discount totaling $8,437 is being amortized over the respective terms of the notes.
During June 2002, the Company issued a promissory note to an investor, in the principal amount of $60,000. The note is due in June 2005, and bears interest at prime plus 2%. In connection with the note, the Company issued 200,000 warrants to the investor to acquire common stock at $.30 per share. Accordingly, the Company recorded a discount on the note for the fair value of the warrants issued using the Black-Scholes model. The discount totaling $30,629 is being amortized over the term of the note.
Notes and Obligations Issued in Connection with Debt Settlements
During 2001, the Company entered into various settlement agreements with some of its vendors, employees and landlord. In connection therewith, the Company renegotiated its liabilities and reduced its overall obligations from approximately $2,388,900 to $208,735. Some settlements resulted in the recognition of extraordinary income. In addition, the Company issued 80,000 warrants to acquire common stock at $0.30 per share and 50,000 options to acquire common stock at $0.30 per share. The warrants were valued at $2,520 and the options were valued at $2,140, using the Black-Scholes model. As part of these settlements, the Company was obligated to issue an aggregate amount of 794,946 shares of its common stock. Accordingly, the Company recorded a liability for stock to be issued in the amount of $31,796. During the six months ended June 30, 2002, all of those shares were issued.
During the six months ended June 30, 2002, the Company entered into settlement agreements with two other employees. In connection therewith, the Company renegotiated its liabilities and reduced its obligations from $152,816 to $64,487. As part of these settlements, the Company issued an aggregate amount of 103,361 shares of its common stock valued at $3,547. In addition, some of the settlement agreements entered into by the Company with some of its former employees during the fourth quarter of 2001 were amended to include additional payments of $115,083. As a result of these settlements and revised settlement agreements, the Company recognized additional compensation expense of $32,841 during the six months ended June 30, 2002.
Maturities of long-term debt at June 30, 2002 are as follows:
2002 |
$ 1,203,671 |
2003 |
-- |
2004 |
200,661 |
2005 |
542,905 |
Total |
1,947,237 |
Less: current Portion |
(1,203,671) |
$ 743,566 |
NOTE 7 - EQUITY
COMMON STOCK ISSUED FOR CONSULTING SERVICES
During the six months ended June 30, 2002, the Company issued 113,750 shares of its common stock at fair market value to independent consultants for services performed during the period. In connection with these agreements, the Company recognized $4,713 in consulting fees
EXERCISE OF WARRANTS
During the six months ended June 30, 2002, warrants to purchase 138,888 shares of the Company's common stock were exercised, for $25,000.
SHARES ISSUED IN CONNECTION WITH SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS
During the fourth quarter of 2001, the Company had agreed to issue 794,946 shares of is common stock valued at $31,796 in connection with various settlement agreements. In addition, during the six months ended June 30, 2002, the Company agreed to issue an additional 103,361 shares of its common stock valued at $3,547 in connection with new settlement agreements. All of these shares were issued during the six months ended June 30, 2002.
SALE OF COMMON STOCK
During the six months ended June 30, 2002, the Company issued 233,333 shares of its common stock to two investors, for net proceeds of $70,000.
Share Exchange Agreement
During February 2001, the Company exchanged 1,500,000 shares of its common stock for 400,000 shares of Eagle Wireless International, Inc. common stock. This transaction was valued at $843,735, the estimated fair value of the Company's common stock at the date of the transaction.
NOTE 8 - STOCK OPTIONS
In January 2001, the Company granted options to purchase 150,000 shares of common stock exercisable at $0.2812 to an independent contractor. In addition, existing options for employees under variable plan accounting and unvested options being earned by contractors were revalued, resulting in a net reduction in stock-based compensation of $250,000. Furthermore, as a result of severance agreements with certain senior officials, the lives of their options were extended to one year after termination or the full contractual life instead of expiring within a shorter time. These extensions resulted in a stock-based compensation charge of $616,000. During the fourth quarter of 2001, as a result of further negotiations with those senior officials, the stock-based compensation was reduced to $127,947.
NOTE 9 - BUSINESS RISKS AND SEGMENT DISCLOSURES
The Company's primary source of revenue is the licensing of Burst technology, and its success is largely dependent on this product. Changes in desirability of the product in the marketplace may significantly affect the Company's future operating results.
The Company operates in one segment and accordingly has provided only the required enterprise wide disclosure. The Company recognized no foreign revenues during the six months ended June 30, 2002 and 2001.
The Company currently has five customers who are acting as resellers and use the Company's software in their business. Two customers accounted for approximately 73%, and 27% respectively, of the Company's total revenue during the six months ended June 30, 2002.
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation.
The following discussion of the financial condition and results of operations of Burst.com, Inc. should be read in conjunction with the Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and the Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2001 included in the Company's Form 10-K.
CAUTIONARY NOTE ON FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Some of the matters discussed in this "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," and elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q include forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events, including, among other things:
- attracting immediate financing;
- delivering quality product that meets customer expectations;
- obtaining and expanding market acceptance of the products we offer;
- responding quickly to technological challenges from third parties;
- forecasts of Internet usage and the size and growth of relevant markets;
- rapid technological changes in our industry and relevant markets; and
- competition in our market.
In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "could," "predicts," "potential," "continue," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar expressions. These statements are based on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results, levels of activity, performance, achievements and events may vary significantly from those implied by the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause our results to differ materially from those discussed. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described under the caption "Factors That May Impact Future Results" below and in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this report, and except as required under applicable securities law, we assume no obligation to update them or to explain the reasons why actual results may differ.
We believe that period-to-period comparisons of our operating results, including our revenues, cost of sales, gross margins, expenses, and capital expenditures may not necessarily provide meaningful results and should not be relied upon as indications of future performance. The Company does not believe that its historical growth rates are indicative of future growth or trends.
The Company has incurred significant losses since its inception, and as of June 30, 2002, it had an accumulated deficit of $61,133,395. There can be no assurance that the Company will achieve or sustain profitability and the Company believes that it will continue to incur net losses in 2002.
We are an independent provider of client/server network software for the delivery of video and audio information over networks. Our principal executive offices are located in Santa Rosa, California. Our software manages the delivery of video and audio content over various networks, including the Internet and corporate intranets, optimizing network efficiency and quality of service. Our Burstware® suite of software products enables companies to transmit video and audio files at Faster-Than-Real-Time® speed, which is accomplished by utilizing available bandwidth capacity to send more video or audio data to users than the players are demanding. This data is stored on the users' machine for playing on demand, thus isolating the user from noise and other network interference. The result is high quality, full-motion video and CD-quality audio to the end-user. Our revenue is derived from fees for software licenses, patent licenses, and some consulting services.
Revenue recorded for the three and six month period ended June 30, 2002 was $40,505 and $110,350, respectively, versus $26,437 and $57,760 during the same periods in 2001. The revenue was due primarily to a licensing agreement with Eagle Wireless. The cost of revenue recorded for the quarter ended June 30, 2002 was zero.
Research and development expenditures during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2002 were $940 and $13,540, respectively, as compared to $11,360 and $158,902 during the same period in 2001. The decrease resulted from personnel reductions and curtailment of new product development and testing. There was no significant amount of research and development that would qualify for capitalization under SFAS 86.
Sales and marketing expenses during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2002 were zero and zero respectively, as compared to $28,547 and $289,208 during the same periods in 2001. The decrease was the result of staff reductions and curtailment of sales, support and product marketing activity.
During the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2002, general and administrative expenses were $209,790 and $374,967, respectively, as compared to $967,458 and $1,791,210 during the same periods in 2001. The decrease was primarily due to a continued size reduction and efficiencies in our operations, as well as termination of employees during 2001 as part of our restructuring.
Restructuring costs were $0 during the six-months ended June 30, 2002 as compared to $2,964,762 during the same period in 2001 The 2001 restructuring costs resulted primarily from steep staff reductions and moving from the company's San Francisco office to the current office space in Santa Rosa, California.
We had a net loss from operations of $170,680 and $278,157, respectively, during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2002, as compared to $1,239,824 and $5,146,322 during the same periods in 2001. The decreased losses resulted from reduction in workforce and operations discussed above.
Other income (expense), net, was $17,428 and $12,141 for the three and six month period ended June 30, 2002, as compared to $80,906 and $(486,933) during the same periods in 2001. The decrease in other expenses during the six month period ended June 30, 2002 is due to realized and unrealized losses on marketable securities during 2001. There were no sales of securities during 2002.
The increase in interest expense during the three and six months periods ended June 30, 2002 is due to an increase in non-cash interest expense of $75,324 and $152,325, respectively, resulting from amortization of a discount on notes payable.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The opinion of our independent certified public accountants on the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2001 contained an explanatory paragraph regarding doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
Although we have been successful in our fundraising efforts to meet previous operating requirements, there can be no guarantee that we will be successful in future fundraising efforts. During the six months ending June 30, 2002, we raised $350,000 in cash by issuing notes payable, and we raised an additional $70,000 through the sale of 233,333 shares of our common stock. As of June 30, 2002, we had cash reserves of approximately $74,423. We are currently in negotiations to obtain additional outside funding through loan financing and possibly the sale of our common stock to qualified investors. Any new funding raised may have a dilutive effect on our existing shareholders. In addition, the company also received $25,000 through exercise of warrants
As of June 30, 2002, we had a working capital deficit of $2,450,529 as compared to a deficit of $2,629,844 at December 31, 2001. This $179,315 decrease reflects a $44,206 increase in current assets and a decrease in current liabilities of $135,109. The decrease in current liabilities is mostly due to a decrease in accrued settlements, but this decrease is offset by increases in accrued interest and notes payable.
Net cash used in operating activities totaled $376,689 during the six months ended June 30, 2002, as compared to net cash used in operating activities of $1,431,396 during the six months ended June 30, 2001. The decrease reflects reduced operating activities.
Factors That May Impact Future Results
At the time of this report, we had insufficient cash reserves and receivables necessary to meet forecast operating requirements. In the event we are unsuccessful in our efforts to raise additional funds, we will be required to significantly reduce cash outflows and, possibly, discontinue our operations. We need to raise immediate capital to continue our operations and implement our plans to respond to competitive pressures, or otherwise to respond to unanticipated requirements. Our failure to obtain immediate financing, or inability to obtain financing on acceptable terms, could require us to limit our plans, incur indebtedness that has high rates of interest or substantial restrictive covenants, issue equity securities that will dilute your holdings, or discontinue all or a portion of our remaining operations.
We develop complex software for media delivery, content management and storage. We depend on a limited number of key personnel who would be difficult to replace, and we may not be able to attract and retain management and technical personnel. We have yet to achieve very large commercial deployments. We began our current product line of software only recently and, as a result, your ability to evaluate our prospects may be limited. Our products could contain defects, which would reduce sales of those products or result in claims against us. Our future success in the licensing of our software may depend on our ability to keep pace with technological changes, which could result in a loss of revenues. If we do not develop new products or new product features in response to customer requirements or in a timely way, customers may not buy our products, which would seriously harm our business. We will not be able to sell sufficient quantities of our software products to sustain a viable software licensing business if the market for software media delivery products does not develop or if a competing technology displaces our products. We rely upon our sales of a small number of products, and the failure of any one of our products to be successful in the market could substantially reduce our revenue. Our software products generally have long sales cycles and implementation periods, which increase our costs in obtaining orders and reduce the predictability of our earnings.
Our success will depend, in large part, on our ability to protect the intellectual property that we have developed. If our proprietary technology infringes upon the intellectual property rights of others, our costs could increase and our ability to license our products or patents could be limited.
If software media technology or our method of implementing this technology is not accepted, we will not be able to sustain or expand our business. The markets in which we operate are highly competitive, and many of our competitors have much greater resources than we do, which may make it difficult for us to become profitable. Internal development efforts by our customers and new entrants to the market may increase competition. We depend on the continued growth and commercial acceptance of the Internet and we may face government regulation and legal uncertainties relating to the Internet.
A more detailed description of these risk factors can be found under the caption "Risks and Uncertainties" in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001.
On June 18, 2002, the company filed a lawsuit accusing software giant Microsoft Corporation of violations of the Patent Act, Sherman Act Sections 1 & 2, California Cartwright Act (anti-trust), California Business & Professions Code Section 17200 (unfair acts or practices), the California Trade Secrets Act and for breach of contract. Burst.com is being represented in the action by San Francisco law firm Hosie, Frost, Large & McArthur; and Palo Alto intellectual property law firm Carr-Ferrell, LLP.
In the complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California Tuesday, June 18th, Burst alleges that:
1. Microsoft's newly announced "Corona" product uses technologies and trade secrets misappropriated from Burst.com and is in violation of several U.S. patents issued to Burst.
2. Microsoft anticompetitively damaged Burst in violation of federal and state antitrust laws in many of the same ways that prompted the federal courts to find that it monopolized the market for Intel-compatible operating systems.
A complete copy of the complaint can be found on the company's web site: www.burst.com, or with the 8-K.
The company is seeking damages to be determined by the court. There is no guarantee that the company will be successful in its pursuit of this lawsuit against Microsoft.
Item 2. Changes in Securities.
1. Since December 31, 2001, the company issued the following securities in conjunction with the loans made to the Company:
(a) Warrants to purchase 133,333 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $.30/share, issued to an individual investor in conjunction with a $40,000 loan to the Company.
(b) Warrants to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $.30/share, issued to an individual investor in conjunction with a $30,000 loan to the Company.
(c) Warrants to purchase 200,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $.30/share, issued to an individual investor in conjunction with a $60,000 loan to the Company..
(d) Warrants to purchase 200,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $.30/share, issued to an individual investor in conjunction with a $60,000 loan to the Company.
(e) Warrants to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $.30/share, issued to an individual investor in conjunction with a $100,000 loan to the Company.
(f) Warrants to purchase 200,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $.30/share, issued to an individual investor in conjunction with a $60,000 loan to the Company.
2. During the quarter ending March 31, 2002, the Company issued 300,000 shares of its common stock to a former landlord under the terms of a settlement agreement.
3. During the quarter ending March 31, 2002, the company issued 138,888 shares of its common stock to an affiliate of Mr. John Micek, then a member of the Board of Directors, as the result of the exercise of an option at an exercise price of $.18/share.
4. During the six months ending June 30, 2002, the Company issued 682,057 shares of its common stock as a result of severance settlements.
5. During the quarter ending June 30, 2002 the company sold 233,333 shares of stock for $.30/share.
6. During the quarter ending June 30, 2002, the company issued 30,000 shares of its common stock in conjunction with a consulting agreement.
7. During the six months ending June 30, 2002, 294,552 Warrants were issued under re-price commitments to two groups of Warrant holders.
The sales of the above securities were deemed to be exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act") in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Act, Regulation D and /or Rule 701 promulgated under the Act. In each such transaction, the recipients of securities represented that they were accredited investors and intended to acquire securities for investment only and not with a view to or for sale in connection with any distribution thereof. Appropriate legends were affixed to the securities issued in such transactions.
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities
None
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
None
None
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.
(a) Exhibits.
None
(b) Reports on Form 8-K.
Form 8-K, filed on June 19, 2002, announced that the company had filed a patent infringement and anti-trust lawsuit against software developer Microsoft, Inc. A copy of the complaint is attached to the 8-K filing.
On July 1, 2002, the law firm of Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison, LLP joined the patent infringement and anti-trust legal action filed against Microsoft on behalf of the company on June 20th. Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison is a global law firm with offices in Washington D.C., New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, Paris and other cities. The firm focuses entirely on intellectual property with an emphasis in technology. The firm has over 700 attorneys worldwide, including 60 full-time litigators in intellectual property. The addition of the firm to Burst's legal team in its litigation against Microsoft will not increase the company's costs.
SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the Registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: July 24, 2002 |
BURST.COM, INC. By: /s/ Richard Lang Richard Lang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |