SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON,
D.C. 20549
FORM
10-Q
x QUARTERLY
REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d)
OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For
the Quarterly Period Ended
September
30, 2006
o TRANSITION
REPORT
PURSUANT SECTION 13 OR 15 (d)
OF
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For
the
Transition Period From ______to_________
Commission
File Number 0-23567
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
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77-0322379
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(State
or other jurisdiction of
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(I.R.S.
Employer
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incorporation
or organization)
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Identification
No.)
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1301
YORK ROAD, SUITE 200
BALTIMORE,
MD 21093
(Address
of principal executive office) (Zip Code)
(410)
847-9420
(Registrant's
telephone number, including area code)
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to
be
filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the
preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required
to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements
for
the past 90 days. Yes x No o
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an
accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated
filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange
Act.
Large
accelerated filer o Accelerated
filer o Non-accelerated
filer x
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule
12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
The
number of shares outstanding of the Registrant's Common Stock as of November
1,
2006 is 20,548,749
EARTHSHELL
CORPORATION
FORM
10-Q
FOR
THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
INDEX
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULES
PART
I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item 1. Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements |
Page
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a) |
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
as of
September
30, 2006 (unaudited) and December 31, 2005 |
1
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b) |
Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three month and nine
month
periods ended September 30, 2006 and September 30, 2005
(unaudited) |
2
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c) |
Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September
30, 2006 and September 30, 2005 (unaudited) |
3
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d) |
Notes
to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) |
6
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Item
2. |
Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations |
10
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Item
3. |
Quantitative
and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
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15
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Item
4. |
Controls
and Procedures
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15
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Part
II. Other Information
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Item 1. |
Legal
Proceedings
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17
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Item 1A. |
Risk
Factors
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17
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Item 2. |
Unregistered
Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
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17
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Item 3. |
Defaults
Upon Senior Securities
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18
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Item 4. |
Submission
of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
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18
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Item 5. |
Other
Information
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18
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Item 6. |
Exhibits |
19
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Signature
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EARTHSHELL
CORPORATION
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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SEPTEMBER
30
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DECEMBER
31
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2006
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2005
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(UNAUDITED)
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ASSETS
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CURRENT
ASSETS
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Cash
and cash equivalents
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$
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297,935
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$
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347,812
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Prepaid
expenses and other current assets
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56,138
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83,473
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Total
current assets
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354,073
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431,285
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PROPERTY
AND EQUIPMENT, NET
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10,808
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11,991
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EQUIPMENT
HELD FOR SALE
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1
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1
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TOTALS
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$
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364,882
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$
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443,277
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LIABILITIES
AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
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CURRENT
LIABILITIES
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Accounts
payable and accrued expenses
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$
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3,764,791
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$
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5,908,670
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Current
portion of settlements
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157,329
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300,786
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Current
portion of deferred revenues
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100,000
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100,000
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Contingent
settlement
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1,236,734
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2,375,000
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Note
payable, net of discount of $168,901
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—
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2,355,296
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Notes
Payable to a related party
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1,650,000
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850,000
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Total
current liabilities
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6,908,854
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11,889,752
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DEFERRED
REVENUES, LESS CURRENT PORTION
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712,500
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787,500
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NOTE
PAYABLE, NET OF DISCOUNT OF $1,775,985
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2,724,015
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—
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OTHER
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
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29,839
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117,914
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Total
liabilities
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10,375,208
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12,795,166
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STOCKHOLDERS'
DEFICIT
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Preferred
Stock, $.01 par value, 10,000,000
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shares
authorized; 400,000 Series D
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shares
designated - 128,205 and 0 Series D
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shares
issued and outstanding as of September 30,
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2006
and December 31, 2005, respectively
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(liquidation
preference of approximately $500,000
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and
cumulative dividend of $25,632)
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1,282
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—
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Common
Stock, $.01 par value, 40,000,000
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shares
authorized: 20,548,749 and
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18,981,167
shares issued and outstanding
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as
of September 30, 2006 and December 31 2005,
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respectively
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205,488
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189,812
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Additional
paid-in capital
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321,041,067
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315,306,825
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Accumulated
deficit
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(331,212,967
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(327,786,868
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Accumulated
other comprehensive loss
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(45,196
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(61,658
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Total
stockholders' deficit
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(10,010,326
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(12,351,889
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TOTALS
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$
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364,882
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$
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443,277
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See
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements.
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
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For
the
Three
Months
Ended
September 30,
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For
the
Nine
Months
Ended
September 30,
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2006
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2005
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2006
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2005
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Revenues
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$
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25,000
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$
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25,000
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$
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75,000
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$
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158,333
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Operating
Expenses
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Research
and development expenses
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30,928
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110,628
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92,245
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333,406
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Related
party general and administrative expenses (reimbursements)
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—
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(2,227
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30,000
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(5,867
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Other
general and administrative expenses
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1,850,631
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1,603,577
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3,925,553
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4,213,578
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Depreciation
and amortization
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1,230
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558
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3,551
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2,233
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Total
operating expenses
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1,882,789
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1,712,536
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4,051,349
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4,543,350
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Operating
Loss
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1,857,789
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1,687,536
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3,976,349
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4,385,017
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Other
(Income) Expenses
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Interest
income
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(3,805
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(1,112
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(11,026
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(3,864
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Related
party interest expense
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25,976
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—
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74,313
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101,314
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Other
interest expense
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141,171
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206,655
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980,445
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372,480
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Gain
(Loss) on sales or disposals of property and equipment
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—
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803
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(26,096
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(22,902
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Gain
on settlement of debt
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(1,263,287
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—
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(1,567,886
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—
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Loss
Before Income Taxes
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757,844
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1,893,882
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3,426,099
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4,832,045
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Income
taxes
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—
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—
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—
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800
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Net
Loss
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$
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757,844
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$
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1,893,882
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$
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3,426,099
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$
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4,832,845
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Basic
and Diluted Loss Per Common Share
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$
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0.04
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$
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0.10
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$
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0.17
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$
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0.26
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Weighted
Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding
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20,191,430
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18,507,916
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19,686,097
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18,385,325
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See
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
EARTHSHELL
CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
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NINE
MONTHS ENDED
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SEPTEMBER
30,
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2006
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2005
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CASH
FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
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Net
loss
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$
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(3,426,099
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)
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$
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(4,832,845
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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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3,551
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2,233
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Amortization
of debt discount
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495,474
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234,744
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(Gain)
Loss on sale or disposal of property and equipment
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(26,096
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)
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(22,902
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)
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(Gain)
on settlements of debt
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(1,567,886
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)
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—
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Stock
option and restricted stock compensation expense
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370,212
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251,692
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Other
non-cash expense items
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39,367
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(198,110
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)
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Changes
in operating assets and liabilities
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Prepaid
expenses and other current assets
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27,335
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98,860
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Deferred
revenues
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(75,000
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)
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(158,333
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)
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Accounts
payable and accrued expenses
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1,244,174
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1,990,416
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Payable
to a related party
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—
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(37,854
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)
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Other
long-term liabilities
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6,401
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—
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Net
cash used in operating activities
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(2,908,567
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)
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(2,672,099
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CASH
FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
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Purchase
of property and equipment
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(2,368
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—
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Proceeds
from sales of property and equipment
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26,096
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29,706
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Net
cash provided by investing activities
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23,728
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29,706
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CASH
FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
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Proceeds
from issuance of preferred stock
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500,000
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—
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Proceeds
from issuance of common stock
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—
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528,788
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Proceeds
from issuance of warrants (net of costs of $39,366)
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60,634
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—
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Proceeds
from issuance of notes payable to related party
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800,000
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322,000
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Repayment
of notes payable to related party
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—
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(322,000
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)
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Principal
payments on settlements
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(237,933
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)
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(207,724
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)
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Proceeds
from issuance of note payable
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1,975,803
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2,500,000
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Note
payable issuance costs
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(280,000
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)
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(402,500
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)
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Net
cash provided by financing activities
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2,818,504
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2,418,564
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Effect
of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
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16,458
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(8,039
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)
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DECREASE
IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
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(49,877
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)
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(231,868
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)
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CASH
AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
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347,812
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272,371
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CASH
AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD
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$
|
297,935
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$
|
40,503
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SUPPLEMENTAL
DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
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Cash
paid for
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Income
taxes
|
|
$
|
—
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|
$
|
800
|
|
Interest
|
|
$
|
144,239
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|
$
|
12,619
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See
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
SUPPLEMENTAL
DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
In
March
2005, in consideration for a loan guarantee, EarthShell Corporation (the
“Company”) issued a warrant to Benton Wilcoxon to purchase 65,000 shares of
common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $ 3.00 per share. The
warrant expires on March 23, 2008. Using the Black-Scholes pricing model, the
warrant was valued at $34,980. Also in March of 2005, in consideration for
consulting services rendered in connection with the company obtaining financing,
the Company issued a warrant to Douglas Metz for 80,000 shares of common stock
of the Company at an exercise price of $3.00 per share. The warrant expires
on
March 23, 2008. Using the Black-Scholes pricing model, the warrant was valued
at
$43,048.
In
May
2005, the Company issued a warrant to Cornell Capital Partners (CCP) to purchase
625,000 shares of common stock of the Company. The warrant expires on the later
of : (a) May 26,2006 or (b) the date sixty days after the date the $2,500,000
in
promissory notes issued to Cornell Capital are fully repaid. The warrant has
an
exercise price of $4.00 per share of common stock. Using the Black-Scholes
pricing model, the warrant was valued at $47,345.
In
August
2005, the Company issued a warrant to CCP to purchase 50,000 shares of common
stock of the Company in consideration for consolidating the two CCP promissory
notes and extending the date upon which amortization and repayment of the notes
is to begin. The warrant expires on the later of: (a) August 26, 2007 or (b)
the
date sixty days after the date the $2,500,000 in promissory notes issued to
Cornell Capital are fully repaid. The warrant has an exercise price of $4.00
per
share of common stock. Using the Black-Scholes pricing model, the warrant was
valued at $3,788.
Pursuant
to the Board’s approval in February 2005, the Company granted to its
then-chairman of the Board of Directors (and majority beneficial stockholder)
a
warrant to purchase one million shares of the Company’s common stock at $3.00
per share in consideration of the stockholder’s continued support of the Company
since its inception and providing bridge loans from time to time. The warrant
was issued in August 2005 and expires in May 2015.
On
October 11, 2005, the Company entered into a debt conversion and mutual release
agreement (the “Debt Conversion Agreement”) with E. Khashoggi Industries, LLC
(“EKI”). Pursuant to the Debt Conversion Agreement, the Company and EKI agreed
that the remaining payable of $837,145 (previously owed to Bio-Tec
Biologische Naturverpackunger GmbH & Co.KG, but was subsequently assigned to
EKI) be converted into 279,048 shares of common stock of the Company. The
conversion price equaled $3.00 per share. Pursuant to the Debt Conversion
Agreement, the Company and EKI released each other from any and all claims
in
connection with the receivable.
On
December 30, 2005 in connection with a Securities Purchase Agreement, the
Company issued to CCP a warrant to purchase up to 350,000 shares of common
stock
(the “Cornell Capital Warrant”). This Cornell Capital Warrant has an exercise
price of $4.00 per share, which may be adjusted under certain conditions to
as
low as $3.00 per share and expires two years from the date it was issued.
Furthermore, in connection with the Company’s sale of Cornell Capital
Debentures, in January 2006 the Company issued to Mr. Benton Wilcoxon, in
consideration of his pledge of shares of common stock of Composite Technology
Corporation pursuant to the terms of a security and pledge agreement a warrant
to purchase up to 125,000 shares of common stock. This warrant has an exercise
price of $4.00 per share and expires three years from the date it was
issued. Using
the
Black-Scholes pricing model, the warrants were valued at $241,155.
On
January 11, 2006, the Company issued 186,021 shares of the Company’s common
stock to SF Capital Partners pursuant to a conversion right related to the
Contingent Settlement of $2.375 million reached under the September 30, 2004
Amended and Restated Debenture Purchase Agreement. Pursuant to the
Contingent Settlement, EarthShell must pay $2.375 million to SF Capital Partners
from 33% of any equity funding received by the Company (excluding certain
funding) or 50% of the royalties received by EarthShell in excess of $250,000
per month (as determined on a cumulative basis commencing July 1, 2004). The
Company has the right to convert the unpaid portion of the $2.375 million into
shares of the Company's common stock at a price equal to the lesser of $3.00
per
share, or the price per share that EarthShell shall subsequently receive upon
the issuance of its common stock (or other convertible security) during the
three year period commencing September 30, 2004. Following the conversion of
$558,063 into 186,021 shares of common stock, the remaining balance of the
Contingent Settlement was approximately $1.8 million. The Company recorded
the
difference between the conversion value and the fair value of the common stock
at the time of the conversion as a settlement gain in the amount of $213,924.
On
February 9, 2006, the Company issued 123,000 shares of stock in settlement
of
certain outstanding payables and settlement of litigation with Van Dam Machine
Corporation. A gain on the settlements amounting to $41,100 was recorded in
the
quarter ended March 31, 2006.
On
February 10, 2006, in connection with the issuance of a license and stock
purchase agreement, the Company issued a warrant to EarthShell Asia to purchase
1,033,033 shares of the Company’s common stock at $3.90 per share, which, under
certain circumstances, may be adjusted to an exercise price of not less than
$3.00 per share. The warrant expires on December 27, 2010.
See
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
On
March
6, 2006, the Company issued a total of 50,000 shares of common stock to current
and past Directors pursuant to restricted stock grants given to the directors
in
June 2005 as a bonus in recognition for their willingness to defer their cash
compensation since 2004. An accrual to compensation expense of
$150,934 was recorded in 2005.
On
March 7, 2005, the Company entered into an agreement with Capital Group
Communications (“CGC”) in which CGC would perform investor relations functions
on behalf of the Company in return for up to 600,000 shares of the Company’s
common stock. Pursuant to a letter agreement dated February 27, 2006,
EarthShell and CGC reached an agreement in which CGC agreed to accept a total
of
320,000 unregistered shares of EarthShell’s Common Stock under this agreement as
payment in full for its services. EarthShell agreed to include 300,000 of such
shares in the next registration statement it files with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. The 320,000 shares were issued to CGC on May 2, 2006.
The shares were valued at $592,000 on the date of issuance and the Company
recorded a gain of $8,000 related to this settlement.
In
May
2006, the Company issued to Midsummer Capital 25,000 shares of its unregistered
common stock in settlement of claims for liquidated damages. The Company
recorded the difference between the carrying value of the damages and the fair
value of the stock as a settlement gain in the amount of $121,975.
During
June, 2006, the Company issued a total of 160,000 shares of restricted common
stock to two individuals in connection with the termination of a license
agreement, mutual release, and settlement of claims between the parties. The
shares were valued at $330,400 on the date of issuance and the Company recorded
a loss of $80,400 related to this settlement.
On
June 21, 2006, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement
(the “SPA”) by and among the Company and certain investors named therein (the
“Investors”) pursuant to which the Company sold an aggregate of 128,205 shares
of Series D convertible preferred stock (the “Series D Preferred Stock”) for a
total purchase price of $500,000. The Series D Preferred Stock, which was sold
to the Investors in a private offering, pays a cumulative 20% annual dividend,
which shall be paid on conversion or liquidation of the Company. The Series
D
Preferred Stock is callable in certain circumstances by the Company. In the
event of any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up
of
the Company, the holders of the Series D Preferred Stock will be entitled to
receive, prior and in preference to any distribution of the assets or surplus
funds of the Company to the holders of any shares of common stock by reason
of
the ownership thereof, an amount equal to the Liquidation Value of $3.90 per
share and any accrued dividends. Each share of Series D Preferred Stock is
convertible into one share of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per
share, subject to adjustment. In order to (i) effect an amendment of the
Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or By-Laws (except to increase the number
of directors), (ii) issue, or permit any Subsidiaries to issue, any additional
shares of capital stock or other equity interests at less than Fair Market
Value, or (iii) change the Company’s business or business model, the affirmative
vote of the holders of at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the then
outstanding shares of Series D Preferred Stock must first be obtained. In
connection with the issuance and sale of the Series D Preferred Stock, the
Company granted the Investors immediately exercisable warrants to purchase
an
aggregate of 555,555 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price
of $3.90 per share, subject to adjustment (the “Warrants”). The Investors also
have been granted certain registration rights with respect to the shares of
common stock underlying the Series D Preferred Stock and the Warrants as set
forth in Section 3 of the SPA.
On
July
12, 2006, the Company entered into a Letter Agreement with CCP, pursuant to
which CCP has agreed to forbear from exercising certain rights and remedies
under the Cornell Capital Debentures and that certain Registration Rights
Agreement until September 30, 2006 in exchange for the issuance by the Company
to CCP of 250,000 shares of the Company's common stock. On the date of the
agreement, the stock had a value of $490,000, which was charged to other
expense.
On
August
2, 2006 the Company issued 193,401 shares of the Company’s common stock to SF
Capital Partners pursuant to an additional conversion request of $580,203.
The
Company recorded the difference between the conversion value and the fair value
of the common stock at the time of the conversion as a settlement gain in the
amount of $206,939. Following the conversions, the remaining balance of the
Contingent Settlement was approximately $1.2 million.
On
September 29, 2006, the Company entered into a Letter Agreement with CCP
pursuant to which Cornell has agreed to forbear from exercising certain rights
and remedies under that certain Cornell Capital Debentures and that certain
Registration Rights Agreement until December 31, 2006 in exchange for the
issuance by the Company to CCP of 187,500 shares of the Company’s common stock.
On the date of the agreement, the stock had a value of $318,750, which was
charged to other expense.
See
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements.
EARTHSHELL
CORPORATION
(UNAUDITED)
September
30, 2006
OVERVIEW
OF OPERATIONS
Organized
in November 1992 as a Delaware corporation, EarthShell Corporation (the
“Company”) is engaged in the commercialization of composite material
technology for the manufacture of foodservice disposable packaging designed
with
the environment in mind. EarthShell Packaging is based on patented
composite material technology (collectively, the “EarthShell Technology”),
licensed on an exclusive, worldwide basis from E. Khashoggi Industries, LLC
and
its wholly owned subsidiaries.
The
EarthShell Technology has been developed over many years in consultation with
leading material scientists and environmental experts to reduce the
environmental burdens of foodservice disposable packaging through the careful
selection of raw materials, processes, and suppliers. EarthShell Packaging,
including hinged-lid sandwich containers, plates, bowls, foodservice wraps,
and
cups, is primarily made from commonly available natural raw materials such
as
natural ground limestone and vegetable starches such as corn and potato.
EarthShell believes that EarthShell Packaging has comparable or superior
performance characteristics and can be commercially produced and sold at prices
that are competitive with comparable paper and plastic foodservice
disposables.
BASIS
OF PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The
foregoing condensed financial information has been prepared from the books
and
records of EarthShell Corporation. Certain information and footnote disclosures
normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been
condensed or omitted pursuant to applicable SEC rules and regulations.
Operating results for the period ended September 30, 2006 are not
necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending
December 31, 2006.
The
balance sheet at December 31, 2005 has been derived from the audited
financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information
and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America for complete financial statements. The accompanying interim
financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s
Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2005.
EarthShell
Corporation’s condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts
of its wholly-owned inactive subsidiary, PolarCup EarthShell GmbH. All
significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in
consolidation. In the opinion of management, the financial information reflects
all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments which are, in the
opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial
condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Company in conformity
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The
accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared
on a
going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the
satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has
incurred significant losses since inception, has minimal revenues and has a
working capital deficit of $6.6 million at September 30, 2006. These factors,
along with others, indicate substantial doubt that the Company will be able
to
continue as a going concern for the next 12 months. The condensed consolidated
financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the
recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts
and
classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be
unable to continue as a going concern. The Company’s continuation as a going
concern is dependent upon its ability to generate sufficient cash flow to meet
its obligations on a timely basis, to obtain additional financing or refinancing
as may be required, and ultimately to attain successful operations.
On
December 30, 2005 the Company entered into a financing transaction with
Cornell Capital Partners to borrow $4.5 million, of which, the Company received
$1.7 million in net proceeds after repayment of prior loans of $2.5 million
and
payment of fees in the amount of $0.3 million. On January 6, 2006, the Company
received this funding. On January 3, 2006, the Company received $150,000 as
the
final installment under a $1.0 million promissory note executed with EKI on
October 11, 2005. On June 21, 2006, EarthShell Corporation entered into a
Securities Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) by and among the Company and certain
investors named therein pursuant to which the Company sold an aggregate of
128,205 shares of Series D convertible preferred stock for a total purchase
price of $500,000. On July 28, 2006, the Company entered into a Loan and Mutual
Release Agreement with EKI pursuant to which the Company received $350,000
in
net proceeds. On September 29, 2006, the Company executed a promissory note
with
EKI in the amount of $250,000 which was funded in two installments on September
29, 2006 ($150,000) and November 1, 2006 ($100,000). Subsequent to September
30,
2006, the Company entered into a loan agreement with ReNewable Products, Inc.
in
the amount of $150,000 which was funded on October 2, 2006. (See Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations - Liquidity and Financial Resources. Also see Subsequent Events).
The
Company will have to raise additional funds to meet its current obligations
and
to cover operating expenses through the year ending December 31, 2006. If
the Company is not successful in raising additional capital it may not be able
to continue as a going concern. Management plans to address this need by raising
cash through short term borrowings and the issuance of debt or equity
securities. However, the Company cannot assure that additional financing will
be
available to it, or, if available, that the terms will be satisfactory, or
that
it will be able to sell additional licenses and receive any royalty payments
in
2006. Management will also continue in its efforts to reduce expenses, but
cannot assure that it will be able to reduce expenses below current levels.
If
the Company is not successful in securing additional funding in a timely manner,
the Company may have to further reduce or curtail its operations.
RECENT
ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
On
July
13, 2006, FASB Interpretation (FIN) No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in
Income
Taxes — an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (“FIN 48”) was issued.
The provisions of FIN 48 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December
15, 2006. FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes
recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with FASB
Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. It also prescribes a
recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement
recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken
in a
tax return. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of FIN 48 on
its results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
In
September 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting
Bulletin No. 108, Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when
Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements (“SAB No. 108”),
which provides interpretive guidance on the consideration of the effects
of
prior year misstatements in quantifying current year misstatements for the
purpose of a materiality assessment. SAB No. 108 requires registrants to
quantify misstatements using both the balance sheet and income statement
approaches and to evaluate whether either approach results in quantifying
an
error that is material based on relevant quantitative and qualitative factors.
The guidance is effective for the first fiscal period ending after November
15,
2006. Upon adoption the Company does not expect SAB No. 108 to have a
material effect on its results of operations, financial condition or cash
flows.
The
cost
and accumulated depreciation of property and equipment and equipment held for
sale at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 were as follows:
|
|
SEPTEMBER
30,
|
|
DECEMBER
31,
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
Total
office furniture and equipment
|
|
|
96,737
|
|
|
158,854
|
|
Less:
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
(85,929
|
)
|
|
(146,863
|
)
|
Property
and equipment - net
|
|
$
|
10,808
|
|
$
|
11,991
|
|
Equipment
held for sale
|
|
$
|
1
|
|
$
|
1
|
|
ACCOUNTS
PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES
The
following is a summary of accounts payable and accrued expenses at September
30,
2006 and December 31, 2005:
|
|
SEPTEMBER
30,
|
|
DECEMBER
31,
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
Accounts
payable and other accrued expenses
|
|
$
|
2,821,048
|
|
$
|
3,137,261
|
|
Legal
accruals
|
|
|
238,904
|
|
|
1,920,575
|
|
Deferred
officer compensation
|
|
|
522,976
|
|
|
453,544
|
|
Accrued
property taxes
|
|
|
108,502
|
|
|
116,002
|
|
Accrued
salaries, wages and benefits
|
|
|
73,361
|
|
|
281,288
|
|
Total
accounts payable and accrued expenses
|
|
$
|
3,764,791
|
|
$
|
5,908,670
|
|
NOTES
PAYABLE
Cornell
Capital Debentures. On
December 30, 2005, EarthShell entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement
with
Cornell Capital Partners (the “Cornell Capital Debenture Purchase Agreement”)
pursuant to which the Company issued to Cornell Capital Partners $4.5 million
in
principal amount of secured convertible debentures (the “Cornell Capital
Debentures”) on the terms described below. This agreement was consummated on
January 6, 2006. The Cornell Capital Debentures are convertible into shares
of
the Company’s common stock on the terms discussed below. The Company received
the net proceeds of $1.7 million from the issuance of the Cornell Capital
Debentures on January 6, 2006, after repayment of prior loans to Cornell Capital
Partners of $2.5 million and payment of fees in the amount of $0.3 million.
The
Cornell Capital Debentures are secured by (i) a Pledge and Escrow Agreement,
by
and among the Company, Cornell Capital Partners, and David Gonzalez, Esq.,
(ii) an Insider Pledge Agreement and Escrow Agreement (the “IPEA”), by and
among the Company, Cornell Capital Partners, David Gonzalez, Esq. and Mr. Benton
Wilcoxon and (iii) an Amended and Restated Security Agreement, by and between
the Company and Cornell Capital Partners. The Cornell Capital Debentures are
secured by substantially all of the Company’s assets, have a three year term and
accrue interest at 12% per annum. The
Cornell Capital Debenture Purchase Agreement required the Company to register
the shares of the Company’s common stock into which the Cornell Capital
Debentures are convertible under the Securities Act of 1933. On February 14,
2006, the Company filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities
and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) which was subsequently amended on August 2, 2006
and again on November 1, 2006 in order to register 6,700,000 shares of common
stock that may be issuable to the holders of the Cornell Capital Debentures
upon
conversion. Beginning
60 days after the SEC declares the registration statement effective, Cornell
Capital Partners is entitled, at its option, to convert and sell up to $250,000
of the principal amount of the Cornell Capital Debentures, plus accrued
interest, into shares of the Company’s common stock, within any 30 day period at
the lesser of (i) a price equal to $3.00 or (ii) 88% of the average of the
two lowest volume weighted average prices of the common stock during the
ten trading days immediately preceding the conversion date, as quoted by
Bloomberg, LP.
In
connection with the Cornell Capital Debenture Purchase Agreement, on December
30, 2005, the Company issued to Cornell Capital Partners a warrant to purchase
up to 350,000 shares of common stock (the “Cornell Capital Warrant”). This
Cornell Capital Warrant has an exercise price of $4.00 per share, which may
be
adjusted under certain conditions to as low as $3.00 per share and expires
two
years from the date it was issued. Furthermore, in connection with the Company’s
issuance of the Cornell Capital Debentures, the Company issued to
Mr. Benton Wilcoxon, in consideration of his pledge of shares of common
stock of Composite Technology Corporation pursuant to the terms of the IPEA,
a
warrant to purchase up to 125,000 shares of common stock. This warrant has
an
exercise price of $4.00 per share and expires three years from the date it
was
issued. Using the Black-Scholes pricing model, the warrants were valued at
$241,155.
The
Company has valued the convertible note payable, related warrants and the
beneficial conversion feature to convert the principal balance into shares,
using the “Relative Fair Value” approach. Accordingly, the Company recognized a
discount of $2.1 million (which includes $0.3 million of issue costs) on the
$4.5 million principal value of the convertible note payable and is amortizing
the debt discount over the 36 month life of the note.
The
Company has acknowledged that an event of default under the Debenture had
occurred as of June 30, 2006 as a result of the Registration Statement filed
to
register the common stock underlying the Debenture not yet being declared
effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company also
acknowledged that Cornell Capital was entitled to liquidated damages equal
to
one percent (1%) of the liquidated value of the Cornell Capital Debenture for
each thirty (30) day period after May 31, 2006. As described below, Cornell
Capital has agreed to waive the default, including all liquidated damages that
may have accrued through June 30, 2006 and during the Forbearance Period, in
exchange for shares of the Company’s common stock and the Company obtaining the
effectiveness of a Registration Statement by December 31, 2006 which includes
shares of common stock underlying the Cornell Capital Debentures.
On
July
12, 2006, the Company entered into a Letter Agreement with Cornell Capital
Partners, pursuant to which Cornell Capital Partners has agreed to forbear
from
exercising certain rights and remedies under the Cornell Capital Debentures
and
that certain Registration Rights Agreement until September 30, 2006 in exchange
for the issuance by the Company to Cornell Capital Partners of 250,000 shares
of
the Company's common stock. On the date of the agreement, the stock had a value
of $490,000.
On
September 29, 2006, the Company entered into a Letter Agreement with Cornell
Capital Partners pursuant to which Cornell has agreed to forbear from exercising
certain rights and remedies under the Cornell Capital Debentures and that
certain Registration Rights Agreement until December 31, 2006 in exchange for
the issuance by the Company to Cornell Capital Partners of 187,500 shares of
the
Company’s common stock. On the date of the agreement, the stock had a value of
$318,750.
STOCK
OPTIONS
In
1995
the Company established the EarthShell Corporation 1995 Stock Incentive
Plan (the “Plan”). The Plan provides that the Company may grant an
aggregate number of options for up to 1,250,000 shares of common stock to
employees, directors and other eligible persons as defined by the Plan. Options
issued to date under the Plan generally vest over varying periods from 0 to
5
years and generally expire 5 to 10 years from the date of grant. Some of the
options granted are subject to approval by the shareholders of an increase
in
the number of shares reserved for issuance under the Plan.
Effective
January 1, 2006, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards (“SFAS”) No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payment: An Amendment of SFAS
No. 123” using the modified prospective method. Under this method,
compensation cost is recognized on or after the effective date for the portion
of outstanding awards, for which the requisite service has not yet been
rendered, based on the grant date fair value of those awards. Prior to
January 1, 2006, the Company accounted for employee stock options using the
intrinsic value method in accordance with Accounting Principles Board (“APB”)
Opinion No. 25 (“APB No. 25”), “Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees,” and adopted the disclosure only alternative of SFAS No. 123.
For stock-based awards issued on or after January 1, 2006, the
Company recognizes the compensation cost on a straight-line basis over the
requisite service period for the entire award. Measurement and attribution
of
compensation cost for awards existing on December 31, 2005 that are unvested
as
of the effective date of SFAS No. 123(R) are based on the same
estimate of the grant-date or modification-date fair value and the same
attribution method used previously under SFAS No. 123. As of January
1, 2006, the Company had 379,167 shares for which the requisite service period
has not yet been met. The compensation expense recorded for the portion of
these
whose requisite service period had been rendered for the nine months ended
September 30, 2006 was $0.4 million.
Information
with respect to stock options is as follows for the nine months ended September
30, 2006:
|
|
Shares
|
|
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price
|
|
Weighted-Average
Remaining Contractual Term (in years)
|
|
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding
as of January 1, 2006
|
|
|
1,629,425
|
|
$
|
6.68
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
Forfeited
/ Cancelled
|
|
|
139,122
|
|
$
|
56.74
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
Outstanding
as of September 30, 2006
|
|
|
1,490,303
|
|
$
|
2.00
|
|
|
6.72
|
|
$
|
324,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options
exercisable as of September 30, 2006
|
|
|
1,118,637
|
|
$
|
1.99
|
|
|
6.98
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
For
2005,
prior to adoption of SFAS 123(R) the company did not record compensation expense
related to the options granted. If the Company had applied the fair value based
method to recognize compensation cost for the options granted, the net loss
and
net loss per share would have been changed to the following pro forma amounts
for the nine months ended September 30, 2005:
|
|
2005
|
|
Net
Loss as reported
|
|
$
|
4,832,845
|
|
Add:
Stock-based employee compensation
|
|
|
|
|
determined
under fair value based method
|
|
|
|
|
for
all awards, net of tax
|
|
|
|
|
Relates
to options issued to executive
|
|
|
|
|
Officers
|
|
$
|
1,046,039
|
|
Add:
Stock-based employee compensation
|
|
|
|
|
determined
under fair value based method
|
|
|
|
|
for
all awards, net of tax
|
|
|
|
|
Relates
to warrants issued to executive
|
|
|
|
|
Officers
|
|
$
|
1,281,328
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro
forma net loss
|
|
$
|
7,160,212
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
diluted loss per common share
|
|
|
|
|
As
reported
|
|
$
|
0.26
|
|
Pro
forma
|
|
$
|
0.39
|
|
Pursuant
to the Board’s approval in February 2005, the Company granted to its chairman of
the Board of Directors (and majority beneficial stockholder) a warrant to
purchase one million shares of the Company’s common stock at $3.00 per share in
consideration of the stockholder’s continued support of the Company since its
inception and providing bridge loans from time to time. The warrant was issued
in August 2005 and expires in May of 2015.
STOCK
TRANSACTIONS
On
July
12, 2006, the Company entered into a Letter Agreement with CCP, pursuant to
which CCP has agreed to forbear from exercising certain rights and remedies
under the Cornell Capital Debentures and that certain Registration Rights
Agreement until September 30, 2006 in exchange for the issuance by the Company
to CCP of 250,000 shares of the Company's common stock. On the date of the
agreement, the stock had a value of $490,000.
On
August
2, 2006 the Company issued 193,401 shares of the Company’s common stock to SF
Capital Partners pursuant to an additional conversion request of $580,203.
The
Company recorded the difference between the conversion value and the fair value
of the common stock at the time of the conversion as a settlement gain in the
amount of $206,939. Following the conversions, the remaining balance of the
Contingent Settlement was approximately $1.2 million.
On
September 29, 2006, the Company entered into a Letter Agreement with CCP
pursuant to which Cornell has agreed to forbear from exercising certain rights
and remedies under that certain Cornell Capital Debentures and that certain
Registration Rights Agreement until December 31, 2006 in exchange for the
issuance by the Company to CCP of 187,500 shares of the Company’s common stock.
On the date of the agreement, the stock had a value of $318,750.
SUBSEQUENT
EVENTS
On
October 2, 2006, the Company executed a Promissory Note (the “RPI Note”) in the
amount of $150,000 with ReNewable Products, Inc., a licensee of EarthShell,
or
affiliates. Interest accrues on the principal balance of the RPI Note at a
5.13%
per annum rate, compounded annually. All accrued but unpaid interest and
outstanding principal under the note is due and payable on the earliest to
occur
of the following: (i) the second anniversary of the date of this note; (ii)
five
days following the date the Company has received has received significant net
cash proceeds from any financing transactions, equity contributions, and
transactions relating to the sale, licensing, sublicensing or disposition of
assets or the provision of services (including advance royalty payments,
proceeds from the sale of the Company’s common stock and fees for technological
services rendered to third parties), occurring subsequent to the date of the
note.
ITEM
2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF
OPERATIONS
FORWARD
LOOKING STATEMENTS
Information
contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including but not limited
to
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations," contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements
may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may,"
"expect," "anticipate," “believe,” "estimate," or "continue," or the negative
thereof or other comparable terminology. Any one factor or combination of
factors could cause the Company's actual operating performance or financial
results to differ substantially from those anticipated by management that are
described herein. Investors should carefully review the risk factors set forth
in other Company reports or documents filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K. Factors influencing the
Company's operating performance and financial results include, but are not
limited to, the performance of licensees, changes in the general economy, the
availability of financing, governmental regulations concerning, but not limited
to, environmental issues, and other risks and unforeseen circumstances affecting
the Company's business. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in
conjunction with the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal
year
ended December 31, 2005.
OVERVIEW
OF OPERATIONS
Organized
in November 1992 as a Delaware corporation, EarthShell Corporation (the
“Company”) is engaged in the commercialization of composite material
technology for the manufacture of foodservice disposable packaging designed
with
the environment in mind. EarthShell Packaging is based on patented
composite material technology (collectively, the “EarthShell Technology”),
licensed on an exclusive, worldwide basis from E. Khashoggi Industries, LLC
and
its wholly owned subsidiaries.
The
EarthShell Technology has been developed over many years in consultation with
leading material scientists and environmental experts to reduce the
environmental burdens of foodservice disposable packaging through the careful
selection of raw materials, processes, and suppliers. EarthShell Packaging,
including hinged-lid sandwich containers, plates, bowls, foodservice wraps,
and
cups, is primarily made from commonly available natural raw materials such
as
natural ground limestone and vegetable starches such as corn and potato.
EarthShell believes that EarthShell Packaging has comparable or superior
performance characteristics and can be commercially produced and sold at prices
that are competitive with comparable paper and plastic foodservice
disposables.
CRITICAL
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The
preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires
management to make judgments, assumptions and estimates that affect the amounts
reported in the Company's financial statements and the accompanying notes.
The
amounts of assets and liabilities reported in the Company's balance sheet and
the amounts of revenues and expenses reported for each fiscal period are
affected by estimates and assumptions which are used for, but not limited to,
the accounting for asset impairments and transactions involving the Company’s
equity securities. Actual results could differ from these estimates. The
following critical accounting policies are significantly affected by judgments,
assumptions and estimates used in the preparation of the consolidated financial
statements.
Going
Concern Basis. The condensed consolidated financial statements have been
prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets
and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The
Company has incurred significant losses since inception, has minimal revenues
and has a working capital deficit of $7.6 million at September 30, 2006. These
factors, along with others, may indicate that the Company will be unable to
continue as a going concern for the next 12 months. The Company will have to
raise additional funds to meet its current obligations and to cover operating
expenses through the year ending December 31, 2006. If the Company is not
successful in raising additional capital it may not be able to continue as
a
going concern. Management plans to address this need by raising cash through
short term borrowings and/or the issuance of debt or equity securities. The
condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments
relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts
or
the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should
the
Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
Revenue
Recognition. The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an
arrangement exists, the price is fixed or readily determinable and
collectibility is probable. The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with
Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101, "Revenue Recognition in Financial
Statements," (SAB 101), as amended by SAB 104. EarthShell's revenues consist
of
technology fees that are recognized ratably over the life of the related
agreements and royalties based on product sales by licensees that are recognized
in the quarter that the licensee reports the sales.
THREE
MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 COMPARED WITH THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER
30, 2005.
The
Company's net loss decreased by approximately $1.1 million to approximately
$0.8
million from approximately $1.9 million for the three months ended September
30,
2006 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2005, respectively.
REVENUES.
The
Company’s revenues were consistent at $0.03 million for the three months ended
September 30, 2006 and 2005. The revenues are comprised of the amortization
of
technology fees received pursuant to the sublicense agreements.
RESEARCH
AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES.
Research
and development expenses are comprised of fees paid to the USDA under a
Cooperative Research and Development Agreement, personnel costs, travel and
direct overhead for development and demonstration production. The predominant
focus of the research and developments efforts are on the development of hot
cups and the further expansion of the Company’s product line. Research and
development expenses decreased $0.08 million to $0.03 million for the three
months ended September 30, 2006 from $0.11 million for the three months ended
September 30, 2005. The reduction is due to the Company’s focus on a streamlined
research and development process as well as its continued cost cutting
measures.
OTHER
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.
Other
general and administrative expenses are comprised of personnel costs, travel
and
direct overhead for marketing, finance and administration. Total general and
administrative expenses increased by approximately $0.3 million to approximately
$1.9 million from approximately $1.6 million for the three months ended
September 30, 2006, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2006,
respectively. The Company has been actively cutting costs and effectively
redefining its operations. However, the Company incurred $0.8 million in costs
associated with the forbearance agreements entered into during July and
September 2006. This charge was offset by reductions in occupancy costs, legal
fees and other professional fees totaling $0.5 million.
INTEREST
EXPENSE.
Interest expense is comprised of related party interest expense and other
interest expense.
· Related
party interest expense increased by $0.03 million to $0.03 for the three months
ended September 30, 2006 from $0.0 million for the three months ended September
30, 2005. The increase is due to the loans issued to the Company by E. Khashoggi
Industries, LLC (“EKI”) during 2005 and 2006. The Company did not have any loans
outstanding to EKI during the quarter ended September 30, 2005. The related
party interest expense in 2006 is comprised of interest accrued on the $1.65
million note payable to EKI.
· Other
interest expense decreased by approximately $0.1 million to approximately $0.1
million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 from approximately $0.2
million for the three months ended September 30, 2005.Other interest expense
for
the third quarter of 2006 was primarily composed of amortization of the debt
discount and interest accrued on Cornell Capital Debentures discussed below.
OTHER
INCOME.
Other
income increased by approximately $1.3 million to $1.3 million for the three
months ended September 30, 2006 from $0.0 million for the three months ended
September 30, 2005. This other income was the result of recognition of gains
on
settlement of debt in 2006. The gain was primarily the result of the settlement
of litigation with two equipment suppliers related to the purchase of
manufacturing equipment for the Company’s former Goettingen, Germany
manufacturing line that is no longer in service. The entire amount claimed
in
the litigation had already been accrued as part of the Company’s accounts
payable. During the quarter ended September 30, 2006, the Company reached
settlements with both of these equipment suppliers and the litigation matters
were dismissed. The Company recorded a gain on the settlement of this litigation
amounting to approximately $1.0 million in the quarter ended September 30,
2006.
NINE
MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 COMPARED WITH THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER
30, 2005.
The
Company's net loss decreased by approximately $1.4 million to approximately
$3.4
million from approximately $4.8 million for the nine months ended September
30,
2006 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2005, respectively.
REVENUES.
The
Company recorded revenues of approximately $0.08 million for the nine months
ended September 30, 2006 as compared to $0.2 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 2005. The revenues are comprised of the amortization of technology
fees received pursuant to the sublicense agreements. The decrease is due to
the
termination of the MBS Sublicense Agreement in June, 2005 and the related
elimination of the prepaid technology fee being amortized.
RESEARCH
AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES. Research
and development expenses are comprised of fees paid to the USDA under a
Cooperative Research and Development Agreement, personnel costs, travel and
direct overhead for development and demonstration production. The predominant
focus of the research and developments efforts are on the development of hot
cups and the further expansion of the Company’s product line. Research and
development expenses decreased $0.2 million to $0.09 million for the nine months
ended September 30, 2006 from $0.3 million for the nine months ended September
30, 2005. The reduction is due to the Company’s focus on a streamlined research
and development process as well as its continued cost cutting measures.
OTHER
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.
Other
general and administrative expenses are comprised of personnel costs, travel
and
direct overhead for marketing, finance and administration. Total general and
administrative expenses decreased by approximately $0.3 million to approximately
$3.9 million from approximately $4.2 million for the nine months ended September
30, 2006, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2005, respectively.
The Company has been actively cutting costs and effectively redefining its
operations. However, the Company incurred $0.8 million in costs associated
with
the forbearance agreements entered into during July and September 2006. This
charge was offset by reductions in occupancy costs, legal fees and other
professional fees totaling $0.5 million.
INTEREST
EXPENSE.
Interest expense is comprised of related party interest expense and other
interest expense.
· Related
party interest expense decreased by approximately $0.02 million to $0.08 million
for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 from approximately $0.1 million
for
the nine months ended September 30, 2005. The decrease is due to interest
expense being recorded on the EKI stock issuance and debt conversion during
the
first quarter of 2005. The related party interest expense for 2006 is comprised
of interest accrued on the $1.7 million note payable to EKI.
· Other
interest expense increased by approximately $0.6 million to approximately $1.0
million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 from approximately $0.4
million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. Other interest expense
in
the first nine months of 2006 was primarily composed of amortization of the
debt
discount and interest accrued on the Cornell Capital Debentures discussed below.
OTHER
INCOME.
Other
income increased by approximately $1.6 million to $1.6 million for the nine
months ended September 30, 2006 from $0.0 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 2005. This other income was primarily the result of recognition
of
gains on settlement of debt in 2006 as well as a gain on the sale of certain
minor pieces of equipment.
LIQUIDITY
AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Cash
Flow.
The
Company’s principal uses of cash for the nine months ended September 30, 2006
were to fund operations and repay notes and settlements.
Net
cash
used in operating activities in 2006 amounted to $2.9 million which was
primarily due to the net loss from operations before non-cash items amounting
to
$4.1 million, offset by an increase of $1.2 million in accounts payable and
accrued expenses. Net cash used in operating activities in 2005 amounted to
$2.7
million which was primarily due to the net loss from operations before non-cash
items amounting to $4.6 million, offset by an increase of $2.0 million in
accounts payable and accrued expenses.
Net
cash
provided by investing activities was $0.02 million and $0.03 million for the
nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, which were
primarily the proceeds from the sale of property and equipment.
Net
cash
provided by financing activities was $2.8 million and $2.4 million for the
nine
months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. For 2006, the cash
provided by financing activities was comprised of $2.0 million from the issuance
of notes, $0.5 million from the issuance of preferred stock and $0.8 million
from the proceeds of a note payable to a related party, and net of $0.3 million
in notes payable issuance costs and $0.2 million in principal payments on
settlement arrangements. For 2005, the cash provided by financing activities
was
comprised of $2.5 million from the issuance of notes, $0.5 million from the
issuance of common stock and net of $0.4 million in notes payable issuance
costs
and $0.2 million in principal payments on settlement arrangements. As of
September 30, 2006, the Company had cash and related cash equivalents totaling
$0.3 million.
Capital
Requirements.
The
Company only made minor capital expenditures during the nine months ended
September 30, 2006 and does not anticipate additional significant capital
expenditures in 2006.
Working
Capital Requirements.
See
“Financial Outlook” later in this section.
Financing
and Restructuring Transactions.
SF
Capital Settlement. On
January 11, 2006, the Company issued 186,021 shares of the Company’s common
stock to SF Capital Partners pursuant to a conversion right related to the
Contingent Settlement of $2.375 million reached under the September 30, 2004
Amended and Restated Debenture Purchase Agreement. Pursuant to the
Contingent Settlement, EarthShell must pay $2.375 million to SF Capital Partners
from 33% of any equity funding received by the Company (excluding certain
funding) or 50% of the royalties received by EarthShell in excess of $250,000
per month (as determined on a cumulative basis commencing July 1, 2004). The
Company has the right to convert the unpaid portion of the $2.375 million into
shares of the Company's common stock at a price equal to the lesser of $3.00
per
share, or the price per share that EarthShell shall subsequently receive upon
the issuance of its common stock (or other convertible security) during the
three year period commencing September 30, 2004. Following the conversion of
$558,063 into 186,021 shares of common stock, the remaining balance of the
Contingent Settlement was approximately $1.8 million. The Company recorded
that
difference between the conversion value and the fair value of the common stock
at the time of the conversion as a settlement gain in the amount of $213,924.
On
August 2, 2006 the Company issued 193,401 shares of the Company’s common stock
to SF Capital Partners pursuant to an additional conversion request of $580,203.
The Company recorded that difference between the conversion value and the fair
value of the common stock at the time of the conversion as a settlement gain
in
the amount of $206,939. Following the conversions, the remaining balance of
the
Contingent Settlement was approximately $1.2 million.
In
connection with the settlement of the 2006 Debentures and the related
restructuring of the Company’s debt, the Company provided registration rights
with respect to newly issued unregistered shares of its common stock. Such
registration rights required the Company to, among other things, file a
registration statement with the SEC in December 2004 registering the resale
of such shares of common stock. Under certain of the agreements, the Company’s
registration statement not being declared effective within the required
timeframe provides the holders of the registerable securities with a right
to
liquidated damages which, in the aggregate, may amount to approximately $32,000
per month until the registration statement is filed. If the Company fails to
pay
such liquidated damages, the Company must also pay interest on such amount
at a
rate of 10% per year (or such lesser amount as is permitted by law).
Because this registration statement has not been declared effective, in
December 2004 the Company began accruing the liquidated damages described
above. In light of the Company’s current liquidity and financial position any
such claim could have a negative effect on the Company.
EarthShell
Asia License. The
Company is party to an amended licensing agreement with EarthShell Asia (“EA”)
pursuant to which the Company has received a total of $0.5 million from a
combination of (i)
prepaid
technology fees (up to $1.7 million), (ii)
the
sale of up to 266,667 shares of its common stock for $0.5 million and
(iii)
the
issuance of a warrant to purchase 1,033,333 shares of the Company’s common stock
at $3.90 per share, which, under certain circumstances, may be adjusted to
an
exercise price of not less than $3.00 per share. The realization of further
licensing fees under the agreement is dependent on the Company successfully
demonstrating the commercial viability of its technology in certain new
applications.
Financing
Transactions and Arrangements with EKI. On
October 11, 2005, the Company borrowed $1.0 million from EKI under a promissory
note (the “2005 EKI Loan”). As of December 31, 2005, $850,000 had been received
under this note. The balance of $150,000 was received in January 2006. Interest
accrues on the principal balance of the 2005 EKI Loan at a variable per annum
rate, as of any date of determination, that is equal to the rate published
in
the “Money Rates” section of The
Wall Street Journal as
being
the “Prime Rate”, compounded monthly. All accrued but unpaid interest and
outstanding principal is due and payable on the earliest to occur of the
following: (i) the second anniversary of the date of the 2005 EKI Loan; (ii)
five days following the date the Company has received $3.0 million or more
in
aggregate net cash proceeds from all financing transactions, equity
contributions, and transactions relating to the sale, licensing, sublicensing
or
disposition of assets or the provision of services (including advance
royalty payments, proceeds from the sale of the Company’s common stock and fees
for technological services rendered to third parties), measured from the date
of
the 2005 EKI Loan and not taking into account the proceeds advanced under the
2005 EKI Loan; or (iii) the occurrence of an Event of Default (as defined in
the
2005 EKI Loan).
On
July
28, 2006, the Company entered into a Loan and Mutual Release Agreement (the
“LMRA”) pursuant to which EKI advanced $350,000 directly to the Company and an
additional $150,000 to a law firm on behalf of the Company to cover legal fees
related to patent renewals (together, the “2006 EKI Loans”. The Company executed
two separate promissory notes to EKI on July 28, 2006; one in the amount of
$350,000 and the other in the amount of $150,000. Interest accrues on the
principal balance of the $350,000 note at a variable per annum rate, as of
any
date of determination, that is equal to the rate published in the “Money Rates”
section of The
Wall Street Journal as
being
the “Prime Rate”, compounded monthly. The $150,000 note is non-interest bearing.
All accrued but unpaid interest and outstanding principal under the 2006 EKI
Loans is due and payable on the earliest to occur of the following: (i) the
second anniversary of the date of the 2006 EKI Loans; (ii) five days following
the date the Company has received $3.0 million or more in aggregate net cash
proceeds from all financing transactions, equity contributions, and transactions
relating to the sale, licensing, sublicensing or disposition of assets or the
provision of services (including advance royalty payments, proceeds from
the sale of the Company’s common stock and fees for technological services
rendered to third parties), measured from the date of the 2006 EKI Loans and
not
taking into account the proceeds advanced under the 2005 EKI Loan or the 2006
EKI Loans; or (iii) the occurrence of an Event of Default (as defined in the
2006 EKI Loan).
On
September 29, 2006, the Company executed a Promissory Note (the “EKI Note”) in
the amount of $250,000 with EKI. Pursuant to the EKI Note, EKI made an initial
advance of $150,000 on September 29, 2006. The remaining $100,000 was funded
to
the Company on November 1, 2006. Interest accrues on the principal balance
of
the EKI Note at a 5.13% per annum rate, compounded monthly. All accrued but
unpaid interest and outstanding principal under the note is due and payable
on
the earliest to occur of the following(i) five days following the date the
Company has received significant net cash proceeds from new financing
transactions, equity contributions, and transactions relating to the sale,
licensing, sublicensing or disposition of assets or the provision of
services (including advance royalty payments, proceeds from the sale of the
Company’s common stock and fees for technological services rendered to third
parties), occurring subsequent to the date of the note or, (ii) the date the
existing notes from EKI to EarthShell become due and payable.
Cornell
Capital Debentures. On
January 6, 2006, the Company issued and sold to Cornell Capital Partners $4.5
million in principal amount of secured convertible debentures (the “Cornell
Capital Debentures”) on the terms described below. The Cornell Capital
Debentures are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock on the
terms discussed below The Company received the aggregate proceeds of
$4.5
million
from the
sale of the Cornell Capital Debentures on January 6, 2006, of which
approximately $2.6 million was used to repay then existing loans from Cornell
Capital Partners of $2.5 million.
The
Cornell Capital Debentures are secured by substantially all of the Company’s
assets, have a three year term and accrue interest at 12% per annum. On
February 14, 2006, the Company filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) which was subsequently amended on
August 2, 2006 and again on November 1, 2006 in order to register 6,700,000
shares of common stock that may be issuable to the holders of the Cornell
Capital Debentures upon conversion. Beginning
60 days after the SEC declares the registration statement effective, Cornell
Capital Partners is entitled, at its option, to convert
and sell
up to $250,000 of the principal amount of the Cornell Capital Debentures, plus
accrued interest, into shares of the Company’s common stock, within any 30 day
period at the lesser of (i) a price equal to $3.00 or (ii) 88% of the
average of the two lowest volume weighted average prices of the common stock
during the ten trading days immediately preceding the conversion date, as
quoted by Bloomberg, LP.
The
Company may redeem, with three business days advance written notice to Cornell
Capital Partners, a portion or all amounts outstanding under the Cornell Capital
Debentures prior to the maturity date provided that the closing bid price of
the
Company’s common stock, as reported by Bloomberg, LP, is less than $3.00 at the
time of the redemption notice. The Company shall pay an amount equal to the
principal amount being redeemed plus a redemption premium equal to ten percent
of the principal amount being redeemed, and accrued interest, to be delivered
to
the Cornell Capital Partners on the third business day after the redemption
notice; provided, however, this redemption premium does not apply until the
outstanding principal balance of the Cornell Capital Debentures has been reduced
by $2.5 million. The amount that Cornell may convert in any 30 day period will
be reduced by the amount that the Company redeems.
In
connection with the Cornell Capital Debenture Purchase Agreement, the Company
issued to Cornell Capital Partners a
two
year warrant to purchase up to 350,000 shares of common stock (the “Cornell
Capital Warrant”). The warrant has an exercise price of $4.00 per share, which
may be adjusted under certain conditions to as low as $3.00 per
share.
The
Company has valued the convertible note payable, related warrants and the
beneficial conversion option to convert the principal balance into shares,
using
the “Relative Fair Value” approach. Accordingly, the Company recognized a
discount of $2.1 million on the $4.5 million principal value of the convertible
note payable and is amortizing the debt discount over the 36 month life of
the
note.
On
July
12, 2006, the Company entered into a Letter Agreement with Cornell Capital
Partners, pursuant to which Cornell Capital Partners has agreed to forbear
from
exercising certain rights and remedies under the Cornell Capital Debentures
and
that certain Registration Rights Agreement until September 30, 2006 in exchange
for the issuance by the Company to Cornell Capital Partners of 250,000 shares
of
the Company's common stock. On the date of the agreement, the stock had a value
of $490,000.
On
September 29, 2006, the Company entered into a subsequent Letter Agreement
with
Cornell Capital Partners pursuant to which Cornell has agreed to forbear from
exercising certain rights and remedies under that certain Cornell Capital
Debentures and that certain Registration Rights Agreement until December 31,
2006 in exchange for the issuance by the Company to Cornell Capital Partners
of
187,500 shares of the Company’s common stock. On the date of the agreement, the
stock had a value of $318,750.
The
Company has acknowledged in the Letter Agreements that an event of default
under
the Debenture had occurred as of June 30, 2006 as a result of the Registration
Statement filed to register the common stock underlying the Debenture not yet
being declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The
Company also acknowledged that Cornell Capital was entitled to liquidated
damages equal to one percent (1%) of the liquidated value of the Cornell Capital
Debenture for each thirty (30) day period after May 31, 2006. Pursuant to the
Letter Agreements, Cornell Capital has agreed to waive the default, including
all liquidated damages that may have accrued through the date of the Letter
Agreement and during the Forbearance Period, in exchange for the shares and
the
Company obtaining the effectiveness of the Registration Statement by December
31, 2006 which includes shares of common stock underlying the Cornell Capital
Debentures.
Series
D Preferred Stock. On
June 21, 2006, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement by
and among the Company and certain investors named therein pursuant to which
the
Company sold an aggregate of 128,205 shares of Series D convertible preferred
stock (the “Series D Preferred Stock”) in a private placement for a total
purchase price of $500,000. The Series D Preferred Stock carries a cumulative
20% annual dividend, which is payable on conversion or liquidation of the
Company. The Series D Preferred Stock is callable in certain circumstances
by
the Company and is entitled to a preferential liquidation value of $3.90 per
share plus any accrued and unpaid dividends. Each share of Series D Preferred
Stock is convertible into one share of the Company’s common stock, par value
$0.01 per share, subject to adjustment. Holders of Series D Preferred Stock
also
have approval rights with respect to certain corporate matters.
In
connection with the issuance and sale of the Series D Preferred Stock, the
Company granted the Investors immediately exercisable warrants to purchase
an
aggregate of 555,555 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price
of $3.90 per share, subject to adjustment. The Investors also have been granted
certain registration rights with respect to the shares of common stock
underlying the Series D Preferred Stock and the warrants.
Financial
Outlook.
The
Company has made significant reductions to its operating expenses and cash
requirements during the past year. During the third quarter of 2006, the total
cash expenditures were approximately $606,000, an average of $202,000 per month.
The Company’s current rate of cash expenditures requires approximately $275,000
per month. The Company is actively seeking additional sources of both
interim and long term funding. Although we are in discussions with
potential funding sources for interim financing, there cannot be assurances
that
the Company will be able to secure sufficient funding to mainting operations
through the end of 2006. The Company will require at least $3.0 million in
additional capital to fund its planned cash expenditures as called for in its
business plans for the next 12 months. The Company has been actively working
on
obtaining permanent funding to restructure its balance sheet and expand its
operations. The Company has engaged an investment banker with significant
presence in the industry to assist in obtaining such permanent funding in the
form of equity or debt on the most favorable terms available to the
Company. Further, provided that the Company’s licensee, RPI, is successful
in scaling up its manufacturing operation and becomes profitable, the Company
may begin to realize revenues from royalties. Alternatively, provided that
certain conditions are met, RPI may call for a merger between RPI and
EarthShell, in which case RPI’s positive cashflow from operations may become
available to EarthShell as a result of the merger. However, there can be no
assurances that the Company will be successful in securing additional funding
or
that funding may be obtained on terms that are acceptable to the Company. If
the
Company is not successful in securing additional funding in a timely manner,
the
Company may have to further reduce or curtail its operations.
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements. The
Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as of September 30,
2006, and has not entered into any transactions involving unconsolidated,
limited purpose entities.
ITEM
3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The
Company is
exposed to interest rate risk on its obligations under the 2005 EKI Loan and
the
2006 EKI Loans. Currently, the principal amount of the 2005 EKI Loan and the
2006 EKI Loans total $1.65 million, of which, $1.35 million are interest bearing
at a variable rate. The loans bear interest on the principal balance of $1.35
million at a variable rate per annum, as of any date of determination, equal
to
the rate published in the “Money Rates” section of The
Wall Street Journal
as being
the “Prime Rate”, compounded monthly.
In
addition, there
remain a limited number of settlements of accounts payable obligations that
will
be paid out over terms from 18 months to 36 months, the long term portion of
which may be exposed to interest rate risk.
Generally
an increase in market interest rates will increase the Company’s interest
expense on this debt and decreases in rates will have the opposite
effect.
(a) Evaluation
of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and
Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s
disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules
13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of
the period covered by this Report (the “Evaluation Date”). Based on such
evaluation, such officers have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, the
Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were not effective in ensuring
that (i) information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports
that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed,
summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules
and forms and (ii) information required to be disclosed by the Company in
the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated
and
communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive and
principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as
appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The
deficiencies in disclosure controls and procedures relate to the deficiencies
in
our internal control over financial reporting noted below.
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The
Company has inadequate segregation of critical duties within each
of its
accounting processes and a lack of sufficient monitoring controls
over
these processes to mitigate this risk. The responsibilities assigned
to
one employee include maintaining the vendor master file, processing
payables, creating and voiding checks, reconciling bank accounts,
making
bank deposits and processing
payroll.
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There
are weaknesses in the Company's information technology ("IT") controls
which makes the Company's financial data vulnerable to error or fraud.
Specifically, there is a lack of documentation regarding the roles
and
responsibilities of the IT function, lack of security management
and
monitoring and inadequate segregation of duties involving IT
functions.
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The
Company has begun taking remediation steps to enhance its internal
control
over financial reporting and reduce control deficiencies. In the
4th
Quarter 2005, the Company employed a new Controller, a CPA, with
15 years’
experience in public and private accounting. The new Controller came
up to
speed quickly and was able to successfully assist with the audit
during
the first quarter. He is in the process of reviewing the existing
control
framework and developing recommendations to enhance accounting systems
controls and procedures that will strengthen the Company’s controls over
financial reporting. Additionally, on March 30, 2006, the Company
hired an
accounting employee to assist the Controller, thus enhancing our
segregation of duties. In
addition, in mid-2006, the Company formed a Disclosure Control Committee
consisting of the CEO, the CFO, the Controller, and the Chairman
of the
Audit Committee who review all financial reports to assure that the
Company’s disclosures are timely and
accurate.
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(b) Changes
in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. There were no changes in our
internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with our
evaluation as of September 30, 2006 that occurred during the period covered
by
this Report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially
affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Management
is continuing its efforts to improve its internal control over financial
reporting.
The
Company had been engaged in litigation with two (2) equipment suppliers related
to the purchase of manufacturing equipment for the Company’s former Goettingen,
Germany manufacturing line that is no longer in service. The entire amount
claimed in the litigation had already been accrued as part of the Company’s
accounts payable. During July 2006, the Company reached settlements with both
of
these equipment suppliers and the litigation matters were dismissed. The Company
recorded a gain on the settlement of this litigation amounting to approximately
$1.0 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2006.
The
Company had been engaged in settlement discussions with Baltimore County,
Maryland (the “County”) related to personal property taxes that are owed to the
County. The County held a judgment against the Company in the amount of $963,648
for personal property taxes for the years 1999 through 2005. However, the amount
of the taxes owed was previously calculated in error by the County. As a result,
the County offered to reduce to judgment to $92,287 plus accrued interest
pending the Company entering into a satisfactory payment plan with the County.
On June 23, 2006, the Company entered into a payment plan with the County
to satisfy the judgment. As part of the settlement, the County reduced its
recorded judgment to $92,287 plus accrued interest of $40,643.
The
Company received notice of a complaint that was filed in the Circuit Court
for
Baltimore County on October 16, 2006 which demands payment for professional
services that were provided to the Company in 2003. The total amount of the
claim is $31,763. The entire amount of this claim is recorded within the
Company’s accounts payable balance. The Company is currently engaged in
settlement discussions with the provider to resolve the issue via a payment
plan
or other means.
ITEM
1A. RISK FACTORS
There
has
been no material change to the risk factors required to be disclosed by the
Company in its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005.
On
January 11, 2006, the Company issued 186,021 shares of the Company’s common
stock to SF Capital Partners pursuant to a conversion right related to the
Contingent Settlement of $2.375 million reached under the September 30, 2004
Amended and Restated Debenture Purchase Agreement. Following the conversion
of $558,063 into 186,021 shares of common stock, the remaining balance of the
Contingent Settlement was approximately $1.8 million.
On
February 9, 2006, the Company issued 123,000 shares of stock in settlement
of
certain outstanding payables and settlement of litigation with Van Dam Machine
Corporation.
On
February 10, 2006, in connection with the issuance of a license and stock
purchase agreement, the Company issued a warrant to EarthShell Asia to purchase
1,033,033 shares of the Company’s common stock at $3.90 per share, which, under
certain circumstances, may be adjusted to an exercise price of not less than
$3.00 per share. The warrant expires on December 27, 2010.
On
March
6, 2006, the Company issued a total of 50,000 shares of common stock to current
and past Directors pursuant to restricted stock grants given to the directors
in
June 2005 as a bonus in recognition for their willingness to defer their cash
compensation since 2004.
Pursuant
to a letter agreement dated February 27, 2006, the EarthShell and Capital Group
Communications (“CGC”) reached an agreement in which CGC agreed to accept a
total of 320,000 unregistered shares of EarthShell’s Common Stock under this
agreement as payment in full for its services. EarthShell agreed to include
300,000 of such shares in the next registration statement it files with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. The 320,000 shares were issued to CGC on
May
2, 2006.
In
May
2006, the Company issued to Midsummer Capital 25,000 shares of its unregistered
common stock in settlement of claims for liquidated damages. The Company
recorded the difference between the carrying value of the damages and the fair
value of the stock as a settlement gain in the amount of $121,975.
During
June, 2006, the Company issued a total of 160,000 shares of restricted common
stock to two individuals in connection with the termination of a license
agreement, mutual release, and settlement of claims between the parties.
On
June 21, 2006, the Company sold an aggregate of 128,205 shares of Series D
Preferred Stock for a total purchase price of $500,000. In connection with
the
issuance and sale of the Series D Preferred Stock, the Company issued
immediately exercisable warrants to purchase an aggregate of 555,555 shares
of
the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $3.90 per share, subject to
adjustment. The Company granted certain registration rights with respect to
the
shares of common stock underlying the Series D Preferred Stock and the Warrants
as set forth in Section 3 of the SPA.
On
July 12, 2006, the Company issued 250,000 shares of common stock to Cornell
Capital Partners in connection with the letter agreement discussed in Item
3
below.
On
August
2, 2006 the Company issued 193,401 shares of the Company’s common stock to SF
Capital Partners pursuant to an additional conversion request of $580,203.
The
Company recorded the difference between the conversion value and the fair value
of the common stock at the time of the conversion as a settlement gain in the
amount of $206,939. Following the conversions, the remaining balance of the
Contingent Settlement was approximately $1.2 million.
On
September 29, 2006, the Company agreed to issued 187,500 shares of common stock
to Cornell Capital Partners in connection with the letter agreement discussed
in
Item 3 below.
The
foregoing transactions were consummated without registration under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"), in reliance upon the
exemption from registration pursuant to Section 4 (2) of the 1933 Act and Rule
506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder. All of the purchasers are believed
by the Company to be "accredited investors" within the meaning of the 1933
Act
On
July
12, 2006, the Company entered into a Letter Agreement with Cornell Capital
Partners, pursuant to which Cornell Capital Partners has agreed to forbear
from
exercising certain rights and remedies under the Cornell Capital Debentures
and
that certain Registration Rights Agreement until September 30, 2006 in exchange
for the issuance by the Company to Cornell Capital Partners of 250,000 shares
of
the Company's common stock. On the date of the agreement, the stock had a value
of $490,000.
On
September 29, 2006, the Company entered into a subsequent Letter Agreement
with
Cornell Capital Partners pursuant to which Cornell has agreed to forbear from
exercising certain rights and remedies under that certain Cornell Capital
Debenture and that certain Registration Rights Agreement until December 31,
2006
in exchange for the issuance by the Company to Cornell Capital Partners of
187,500 shares of the Company’s common stock. On the date of the agreement, the
stock had a value of $318,750.
The
Company has acknowledged in the Letter Agreements that an event of default
under
the Debenture had occurred as of June 30, 2006 as a result of the Registration
Statement filed to register the common stock underlying the Debenture not yet
being declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The
Company also acknowledged that Cornell Capital was entitled to liquidated
damages equal to one percent (1%) of the liquidated value of the Cornell Capital
Debenture for each thirty (30) day period after May 31, 2006. Pursuant to the
Agreements, Cornell Capital has agreed to waive the default, including all
liquidated damages that may have accrued through the date of the Letter
Agreement and during the Forbearance Period (as defined below), in exchange
for
the shares and the Company obtaining the effectiveness of the Registration
Statement by December 31, 2006 which includes shares of common stock underlying
the Cornell Capital Debentures.
Not
applicable.
ITEM
5. OTHER INFORMATION
Not
applicable.
ITEM
6. EXHIBITS
The
following documents are filed as a part of this report:
Exhibit
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Number
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Description
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10.1
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Letter
Agreement, dated September 29, 2006, by and between EarthShell
Corporation
and Cornell Capital Partners, LP (incorporated by reference to
the
Registrant’s Form 8-K filed on October 4, 2006)
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31.1
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Certification
of the CEO pursuant to Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14 under the Exchange
Act, as
Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002.
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31.2
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Certification
of the CFO pursuant to Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14 under the Exchange
Act, as
Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002.
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32.1
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Certifications
pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section
906 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by
the undersigned thereunto duly authorized November 14, 2006.
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EARTHSHELL
CORPORATION
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November
14, 2006. |
By: |
/s/ D.
Scott Houston |
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D.
Scott Houston |
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Chief
Financial Officer
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(Mr.
Houston is the Chief Financial Officer and has been duly authorized to sign
on
behalf of the registrant.)