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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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FORM 10-QSB/A
[X] AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2005
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
For the transition period from __________ to __________
Commission file number 333-87224
ELECTRONIC SENSOR TECHNOLOGY, INC.
(Exact Name of Small Business Issuer as Specified in Its Charter)
NEVADA 98-0372780
(State or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
Incorporation or Organization)
1077 Business Center Drive
Newbury Park, California 91320
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(805) 480-1994
(Issuer's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or
for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports),
and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes [ ] No [X](*)
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* We were not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act during the past 12 months because (i) our registered
common stock was registered under the Securities Act during such period and was
not registered under the Exchange Act, (ii) we did not have any registration
statement that became effective during such period and (iii) we had less than
300 shareholders of record throughout such period. Although we were not required
to do so, we voluntarily filed such reports with the Securities and Exchange
Commission during such period. On March 24, 2006 we filed a registration
statement on Form 10-SB to register our common stock pursuant to the Exchange
Act, which we subsequently withdrew pursuant to the request of the Securities
and Exchange Commission until our registration statement on Form SB-2, for which
an amendment was last filed on May 1, 2006, is declared effective. Once our
registration statement on Form SB-2 is declared effective, we plan to file
another registration statement on Form 10-SB to register our common stock
pursuant to the Exchange Act. Once our registration statement on Form 10-SB is
effective, we will be subject to the filing requirements of the Securities
Exchange Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as
defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [ ] No [X]
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common equity, as of the latest practicable date. 54,173,745 shares of common
stock as of September 7, 2006
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format Yes [ ] No [X]
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
We are filing this amended quarterly report on Form 10-QSB/A for the three
months ended March 31, 2005 to restate our unaudited consolidated financial
statements at March 31, 2005 and for the period ended March 31, 2005 in order
to: (i) properly account for the fair value of derivative liabilities resulting
from the issuance of freestanding warrants and registration rights granted in
connection with the issuance of such warrants (the effect of this restatement is
described further in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included
herein), (ii) correct the classification of a certificate of deposit maintained
by us with East West Bank as unrestricted and properly classify such certificate
of deposit as a restricted asset, and (iii) properly account for the receipt of
a one-time licensing fee for which the amount received is classified as deferred
revenue and amortized to earned revenue over the five (5) year life of the
agreement (the effect of this restatement is described further in Note 7 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements included herein). We have also amended the
cover page in order to correct and clarify certain disclosures contained
therein.
The following Items of this amended quarterly report on Form 10-QSB/A for
the three months ended March 31, 2005 are amended and restated herein:
Cover Page:
o Disclosure relating to the registration of our common stock under the
Securities Exchange Act has been removed and corrected to reflect that
we did not have any equity securities registered under the Exchange
Act as of March 31, 2005, nor were we subject to the filing
requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act as
of such date.
Part I Financial Information:
o Item 1. Financial Statements--Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March
31, 2005 (unaudited), Consolidated Statements of Operations for the
Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004 (unaudited),
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March
31, 2005 and March 31, 2004 (unaudited) and Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements as of March 31, 2005 (unaudited);
o Item 2. Management Discussion and Analysis of Operations or Plan of
Operations (excluding Risk Factors); and
o Item 3. Controls and Procedures.
Part II Other Information:
o Item 6. Exhibits--Exhibits 31.1, 31.2, 32.1 and 32.2--currently-dated
certifications from our President and Chief Executive Officer and
Treasurer and Vice President of Finance and Administration, as
required by Section 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
The remaining Items are unaffected by the correction in classification,
have not been updated from the disclosure originally contained in our quarterly
report on Form 10-QSB for the three months ended March 31, 2005 filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on May 23, 2005 and are not reproduced in
this Form 10-QSB/A. This amended quarterly report on Form 10-QSB/A for the three
months ended March 31, 2005 does not reflect events occurring after the filing
of the quarterly report on Form 10-QSB filed with the Commission on May 23,
2005, nor does it modify or update the disclosures contained in the quarterly
report on Form 10-QSB filed with the Commission on May 23, 2005, other than as
described above and to correct typographical errors contained therein.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ELECTRONIC SENSOR TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
MARCH 31, 2005
(Restated)
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,879,647
Certificate of deposit-restricted 900,651
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts 137,036
Prepaid expenses 21,582
Inventories 473,436
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 3,412,352
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation of $897,555 88,334
SECURITY DEPOSITS 12,817
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$ 3,513,503
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Line of credit borrowings $ 1,769,137
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 335,101
Interest payable 21,417
Derivative liabilities 5,897,800
Deferred revenues 179,167
Other current liabilities 34,650
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 8,237,272
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT:
Preferred stock, $.001 par value 50,000,000 shares authorized
none issued and outstanding -
Common stock, $.001 par value, 200,000,000
shares authorized, 53,968,643 issued and outstanding 53,969
Additional paid-in capital 8,420,609
Accumulated deficit (13,198,347)
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT (4,723,769)
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$ 3,513,503
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See unaudited notes consolidated to financial statements
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ELECTRONIC SENSOR TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
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2005 2004
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(Restated) (Restated)
REVENUES $ 219,511 $ 326,083
COST OF SALES 290,134 244,341
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GROSS PROFIT (70,623) 81,742
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Compensation 59,093 66,599
Selling 39,210 8,314
General and administrative 469,647 83,346
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 567,950 158,259
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LOSS FROM OPERATIONS (638,573) (76,517)
OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE:
Other expense (239) (24,834)
Other income - Derivatives 119,550 -
Other expense - Derivatives (2,205,642) -
Gain (loss) on sale of property and equipment 13,257 (7,711)
Interest expense (20,566) (16,370)
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TOTAL OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE (2,093,640) (48,915)
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NET INCOME (LOSS) $ (2,732,214) $ (125,432)
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Earnings (loss) per share, basic and diluted $ (0.05) $ (0.00)
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Weighted average number of shares, basic and diluted 52,640,310 49,983,643
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See unaudited notes to consolidated financial statements
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ELECTRONIC SENSOR TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
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2005 2004
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(Restated) (Restated)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss) $ (2,732,214) $ (125,432)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net
cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 1,845 863
Fair value of derivatives at date of issuance 2,205,642 -
Decrease in fair value of derivative liability (119,550) -
Donated services - 6,000
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (106,349) 221,811
Inventories 7,212 (44,528)
Prepaid expenses (7,324) (3,644)
Security deposits 140 -
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 120,797 (36,080)
Deferred revenues (12,500) 229,167
Due to related party (60,000) 45,500
Interest payable (5,544) (5,534)
Other current liabilities (1,016) (1,515)
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (708,861) 286,608
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 16,064 9,716
Investment in restricted security deposit (900,651) -
Purchase of property and equipment (55,044) -
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (939,631) 9,716
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Decrease in line of credit (200,000) (205,000)
Repayment of partners' loans payable (110,000) (230,000)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 3,811,708 62,500
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Net cash provided by financing activities 3,501,708 (372,500)
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH 1,853,217 (76,176)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 26,430 121,069
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 1,879,647 $ 44,893
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest $ 21,217 $ 16,412
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NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Fair value of derivative liabilities issued in connection with
issuance of Shares of common stock $ 5,897,800 $ -
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See unaudited notes to consolidated financial statements.
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ELECTRONIC SENSOR TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Notes to Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
MARCH 31, 2005
(1) BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for
interim financial statements and with the instructions to Form 10-QSB and
Article 10 of Regulation S-B. Accordingly, they do not include all the
information and disclosures required for annual financial statements. These
financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
financial statements and related footnotes thereto for the year ended
December 31, 2004, included in the current report filed on Form 8-K with
the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 19, 2005.
In the opinion of the management of Electronic Sensor Technology, Inc.
(formerly Bluestone Ventures Inc.) (the "Company"), all adjustments
(consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the
Company's financial position as of March 31, 2005, and the results of
operations and cash flows for the three month period ending March 31, 2005
have been included. The results of operations for the three- month period
ended March 31, 2005 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be
expected for the full year. For further information, refer to the
consolidated financial statements and related footnotes thereto for the
year ended December 31, 2004, included in the current report filed on Form
8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 19, 2005.
(2) BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION
The accompanying financial statements include the accounts of the Company
and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
(3) NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) NATURE OF BUSINESS
The Company develops and manufactures electronic devices used for
vapor analysis.
(b) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
The Company considers highly liquid financial instruments with
maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash
equivalents. The Company did not have any cash equivalents at
March 31, 2005.
(c) REVENUE RECOGNITION
The Company records revenue from direct sales of products to end-users
when the products are shipped, collection of the purchase price is
probable and the Company has no significant further obligations to the
customer. Costs of remaining insignificant Company obligations, if
any, are accrued as costs of revenue at the time of revenue
recognition. Cash payments received in advance of product or service
revenue are recorded as deferred revenue.
(d) SHIPPING AND HANDLING
The Company accounts for shipping and handling costs as a component of
"Cost of Sales".
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(e) PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated
depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method
over the estimated useful lives of five years.
(f) INVENTORIES
Inventories are comprised of raw materials, work in process, and
finished goods. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market
and are determined using the first-in, first-out method.
(g) USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets
and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities
at the date of the financial statements and the recorded amounts of
revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results
could differ from those estimates.
(h) FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The fair value of certain financial instruments, including accounts
receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, approximates
their carrying value due to the short maturity of these instruments.
(i) LONG-LIVED ASSETS
The Company reviews long-lived assets, such as property and equipment,
to be held and used or disposed of, for impairment whenever events or
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset
may not be recoverable. If the sum of the expected cash flows,
undiscounted and without interest, is less than the carrying amount of
the asset, an impairment loss is recognized as the amount by which the
carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value. At March 31, 2005
no assets were impaired.
(j) DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
The Company accounts for liquidated damages granted pursuant to
registration rights which are not included in a separate registration
right agreement as a combined unit with the warrants which are
contemporaneously issued with the registration rights pursuant to SFAS
133 "Accounting for Derivative and Hedging Activities" and EITF 00-19.
The Company accounts for its embedded conversion features and
freestanding warrants pursuant to SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities", which requires a
periodic valuation of their fair value and a corresponding recognition
of liabilities associated with such derivatives. The recognition of
derivative liabilities related to the issuance of shares of common
stock is applied first to the proceeds of such issuance, at the date
of issuance, and the excess of derivative liabilities over the
proceeds is recognized as other expense in the accompanying
consolidated financial
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statements. Any subsequent increase or decrease in the fair value of
the derivative liabilities, which are measured at the balance sheet
date, are recognized as other expense or other income, respectively.
(k) Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing income available
to stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares
outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share are
computed using the weighted average number of common and dilutive
common share equivalents outstanding during the period. Dilutive
common share equivalents consist of shares issuable upon the exercise
of stock options and warrants embedded conversion features (calculated
using the reverse treasury stock method). The outstanding options,
warrants and shares equivalent issuable pursuant to embedded
conversion features amounted to 5,576,871 and 0 at March 31, 2005 and
2004, respectively. The outstanding options, warrants and shares
equivalent issuable pursuant to embedded conversion features and
warrants at March 31, 2005 are excluded from the loss per share
computation for that period due to their anti-dilutive effect. The
Company adjusted the numerator for any changes in income or loss that
would result if the contract had been recorded as an equity instrument
for accounting purposes during the period. However, the Company did
not adjust the numerator for interest charges during the period on the
convertible debentures because it would have been anti-dilutive.
The following sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings
per share at March 31:
2005 2004
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(Restated) (Restated)
Numerator:
Net income (loss) $ (2,732,214) $ (125,432)
Net other income/expense associated with
derivative contracts 2,086,092 -
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Net income (loss) for diluted earnings per share
purposes $ (646,122) $ (125,432)
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Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share-
Weighted average shares outstanding 52,640,310 49,983,643
Effect of dilutive warrants, embedded
conversion features and liquidated damages - -
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Denominator for diluted earnings per share-
Weighted average shares outstanding 52,640,310 49,983,643
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Basic earnings (loss) per share $ (0.05) $ (0.00)
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Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ (0.05) $ (0.00)
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(4) MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
Bluestone Ventures, Inc. ("Bluestone") executed an Agreement and Plan of
Merger ("Merger Agreement") by and among Bluestone, Amerasia Technology,
Inc., ("Amerasia"), holder of approximately 55% of the partnership
interests of Electronic Sensor Technology, L.P., ("EST"), L & G Sensor
Technology, L.P., ("L&G"), holder of approximately 45% of the partnership
interests of EST, Amerasia Acquisition Corp., ("AAC") a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Bluestone, and L & G Acquisition Corp., ("LAC") a wholly
owned subsidiary of Bluestone on January 31, 2005. Under the Merger
Agreement (i) AAC merged with and into Amerasia such that Amerasia became a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Bluestone, (ii) LAC merged with and into L&G
such that L&G became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bluestone, (iii) as a
result of the merger of (i) and (ii), Bluestone indirectly acquired all of
the partnership interests of EST and (iv) Bluestone issued 20,000,000
shares of its common stock to the shareholders of Amerasia and L&G. This
merger has been treated as a purchase only of the partnership interests of
Electronic Sensor Technology L.P.
For accounting purposes, the transaction will be treated as a
recapitalization of EST and accounted for as a reverse acquisition.
Bluestone also entered into various Subscription Agreements with certain
investors on January 31, 2005. Under these Subscription Agreements,
Bluestone issued 3,985,000 shares of its common stock ("shares") and
warrants to purchase 3,985,000 shares at $1.00 per share to certain
investors for gross proceeds of $3,985,000. Bluestone received the gross
proceeds of the sale of these shares on February 1, 2005. Bluestone
received net proceeds of approximately $3,822,000. This amount was net of
legal fees, including counsel fees for the investors and EST of
approximately $163,000.
By virtue of the Mergers, all shares of common stock of Amerasia were
converted into the right to receive shares of common stock of Bluestone at
an exchange ratio of 4.6223537 shares of Bluestone common stock for each
share of Amerasia common stock and all shares of common stock L&G were
converted into the right to receive shares of common stock of Bluestone at
an exchange ratio of 90 shares of Bluestone common stock for each share of
L&G common stock. In addition, all 200,000 Class C limited partnership
units of Electronic Sensor Technology L.P. were automatically converted
into 200,000 shares of Bluestone common stock.
The purchase price for the Mergers was 20,000,000 shares of Bluestone
common stock. The closing of the mergers occurred on February 1, 2005 (the
"Closing Date").
In January 2005 the loans payable to three partners of Electronic Sensor
Technology L.P., totaling $1,198,630 were converted into 1,198,630 shares
of common stock of Bluestone.
In January 2005 the notes payable to related parties of $1,272,000 plus
accrued interest were converted into 1,585,111 shares of common stock of
Bluestone. Bluestone has changed its name to Electronic Sensor Technology,
Inc. as of February 2005.
The Company adopted a Stock Incentive Option Plan in April 2005. There were
969,500 initial options granted to former EST limited partnership
employees.
(5) DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
During February 2005, we recognized derivative liabilities of approximately
$6.0 million pursuant to the issuance of 3,985,000 freestanding warrants
and granting certain registration rights which provided for liquidated
damages in the event of failure to timely register the shares in connection
with the issuance of shares of common stock and the related warrants.
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There are no liquidated damages provided for untimely effectiveness of the
registration of shares pursuant to piggy-back registration rights. The
Company intends to register all shares and warrants pursuant to the
subscriber piggy-back registration rights.
The agreement pursuant to which the warrants were issued and the
registration rights were granted provided for liquidated damages pursuant
to demand registration rights in the event of a failure to timely register
the shares after demand is made by the holders of a majority of the
warrants and shares of common stock issued pursuant to such agreement. The
demand registration rights of these investors are such that if the Company
fails to register the investors shares, including the shares underlying the
warrants, the Company will pay a cash penalty amounting to 1% of the amount
invested per month, $39,850, if the registration statement is not filed
within 60 days of demand or is not declared effective within 150 days from
the date of initial filing. The maximum liability associated with the
liquidated damages amounts to 49% of the gross proceeds associated with the
issuance of shares of common stock, which amounts to $1,952,650. The
percentage of liquidated damages amounts to the difference between 60
months, which is the inherent time limitation under which the underlying
shares would be free-trading (three year term and two year holding period)
and 11 months, which is the grace period for registering the shares (no
demand permitted for four months, two-month period to file and five-month
period to become effective), times the penalty percentage, which is 1%. The
Company believes that the likelihood that it will incur any liabilities
resulting from the liquidated damages pursuant to the demand registration
rights is remote considering that it will register the shares and the
shares underlying the warrants pursuant to piggy-back registration rights,
which do not contain liquidated damages.
Because the registration rights were not granted under a separate
registration rights agreement, we considered those features in evaluating
whether the associated warrants should be classified as derivative
liabilities. Considering that the amount of the maximum penalty is 49%, the
Company cannot conclude that that this discount represents a reasonable
approximation of the difference between registered and unregistered shares
under paragraph 16 of EITF 00-19. Accordingly, the warrants issued in
connection with the February 2005 transaction are considered derivative
liabilities.
The fair value of the warrants issued in connection with the February 2005
transaction at the date of issuance of the warrants and the granting of
registration rights and at March 31, 2005 is as follows:
At issuance At March 31, 2005
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Freestanding warrants $6,017,350 $5,897,800
The Company used the following assumptions, using the Black Scholes Model
to measure the identified derivatives as follows:
Freestanding warrants
At issuance At March 31, 2005
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Market price: $2.40 $2.32
Exercise price: $1.00 $1.00
Term: 3 years 2.91 years
Volatility: 39% 39%
Risk-free interest rate: 2.78% 2.78%
Number of warrants: 3,985,000 3,985,000
(6) LINE OF CREDIT
In September 2004, the Company's subsidiary renewed its revolving line of
credit agreement for borrowings up to $1,800,000. The line of credit was
assumed and renewed by the Company. Borrowings under this
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agreement bear interest at prime, are guaranteed by certain related parties
and are collateralized with the assets of the Company and by the
certificate of deposit.
(7) RESTATEMENT OF INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In connection with the filing of an amendment to our registration statement
on Form SB-2/A with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and after
reviewing certain accounting principles we had applied in our financial
statements for the periods ended March 31, 2005, June 30, 2005, September
30, 2005, and March 31, 2006 previously filed with the Commission,
management has determined that those financial statements should no longer
be relied upon as they did not properly account for certain liquidated
damages associated with a $3.985 million private placement of warrants and
shares of our common stock that occurred in February 2005. Previously, the
Company had not reflected the liquidated damages at their fair value nor
their effect on other outstanding convertible instruments. Pursuant to the
terms of the warrants that the Company issued and the registration rights
granted in such private placement, the warrant holders are entitled to
liquidated damages pursuant to demand registration rights in the event of a
failure to timely register the shares after demand is made by the holders
of a majority of the warrants and shares of common stock issued pursuant to
such agreement. The demand registration rights of these investors are such
that if the Company fails to register the investors shares, including the
shares underlying the warrants, the Company will pay a cash penalty
amounting to 1% of the amount invested per month, $39,850, if the
registration statement is not filed within 60 days of demand or is not
declared effective within 150 days from the date of initial filing. The
maximum liability associated with the liquidated damages amounts to 49% of
the gross proceeds associated with the issuance of shares of common stock,
which amounts to $1,952,650. The percentage of liquidated damages amounts
to the difference between 60 months, which is the inherent time limitation
under which the underlying shares would be free-trading (three year term
and two year holding period) and 11 months, which is the grace period for
registering the shares (no demand permitted for four months, two-month
period to file and five-month period to become effective), times the
penalty percentage, which is 1%. The Company believes that the likelihood
that it will incur any liabilities resulting from the liquidated damages
pursuant to the demand registration rights is remote considering that it
will register the shares and the shares underlying the warrants pursuant to
piggy-back registration rights, which do not contain liquidated damages.
Because the registration rights were not granted under a separate
registration rights agreement, we considered those features in evaluating
whether the associated warrants should be classified as derivative
liabilities. Considering that the amount of the maximum penalty is 49%, the
Company cannot conclude that that this discount represents a reasonable
approximation of the difference between registered and unregistered shares
under paragraph 16 of EITF 00-19. Accordingly, the warrants issued in
connection with the February 2005 transaction are considered derivative
liabilities.
Furthermore, the Company failed to indicate that its certificate of deposit
was restricted as it is used as collateral to secure its line of credit.
The Company had accounted for its restricted certificate of deposit as part
of cash and cash equivalents in its statement of cash flows while it should
have accounted for its purchase of the certificate of deposit as an
investing activity.
Additionally, the Company did not properly account for a prior year
one-time advance from a customer related to a five (5) year licensing
agreement with this customer. The Company had accounted for the entire
amount as revenue at the time the funds were received. The funds, at the
time of its receipt, should have, instead, been accounted for as deferred
revenue and then amortized to earned revenue over the five (5) year life of
the agreement.
The proper accounting for such liquidated damages provision, the restricted
certificate of deposit, and the advancement of funds from a customer for
licensing rights affects the following figures in our quarterly financial
statements:
Increase in certificate of deposit-restricted ($900,651), derivative
liabilities ($5,897,800), deferred revenues ($179,167), accumulated deficit
($2,265,261), revenues ($12,500), other income-derivatives ($119,500),
other expense-derivatives ($2,205,642), net loss ($2,073,593), loss per
share ($.04), and cash used in investing activities ($900,651)on the
statement of cash flows.
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Decrease in additional paid-in capital ($3,811,707).
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS.
You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition
and results of operations together with our interim financial statements and the
related notes appearing at the beginning of this report. The interim financial
statements and this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with the financial
statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2004 and the
related Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations, both of which are contained in our annual report on Form 10-KSB
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 15, 2005 and the
consolidated financial statements and related footnotes thereto for the year
ended December 31, 2004, included in the current report filed on Form 8-K with
the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 19, 2005.
The following discussion and other parts of this Form 10-QSB contain
forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking
statements can be identified by words such as "anticipates," "expects,"
"believes," "plans," and similar terms. Our actual results could differ
materially from any future performance suggested in this report as a result of
factors, including those discussed in "Factors That May Affect Future Operating
Results" and elsewhere in this report and in our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB
for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004. All forward-looking statements are
based on information currently available to the Company and we assume no
obligation to update such forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
Service marks, trademarks and trade names referred to in this Form 10-QSB are
the property of their respective owners.
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OVERVIEW
We are engaged in the development, manufacturing, and sales of a patented
product we call zNose(R): a device designed to detect and analyze chemical odors
and vapors, or, in other words, an electronic "nose". We believe the zNose(R) is
superior to other electronic "noses" because of its speed, specificity and
sensitivity. The zNose(R) is capable of measuring and quantifying the chemistry
of any compound, fragrance, vapor or odor with parts per trillion sensitivity in
10 seconds. We also believe the zNose(R) has the unique ability to quantify and
speciate the subject chemical vapor by creating visual olfactory images. This
enables the measured odor or vapor to be easily identified by the user.
We believe that our products will have broad applications in the homeland
security and laboratory instrumentation markets. We are involved in ongoing
product research and development efforts in that regard. We have also
concentrated our efforts on further product development, testing and proving and
assembling our sales and support organization.
The Company was originally incorporated under the name "Bluestone Ventures,
Inc.", on July 12, 2000. From inception until February 1, 2005, we engaged in
the business of acquiring, exploring and developing certain mining properties in
Canada. Upon the acquisition of Electronic Sensor Technology, LP (the "ELP"), we
abandoned our mining business and adopted ELP's business of developing,
manufacturing and selling the vapor analysis device. Prior to the closing of the
Mergers, on January 26, 2005, we changed our name to "Electronic Sensor
Technology, Inc."
Our executive offices are located at 1077 Business Center Circle, Newbury Park,
California 91320 and our telephone number is (805) 480-1994.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth, as a percentage of revenues, certain items
included in the Company's Income Statements (see Financial Statements and Notes)
for the periods indicated:
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Three months ended March 31,
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2005 2004
(Restated) (Restated)
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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Revenues.................................... 100% 100%
Cost of sales............................... 132% 75%
Gross profit (loss) ........................ (32%) 25%
Operating expenses.......................... 259% 49%
(Loss) from operations...................... (291%) (24%)
Other (expense)............................. (954%) (15%)
Net loss.................................... (1,245%) (39%)
QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2005 COMPARED TO QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2004
Revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 were $219,500 compared to $326,100
in 2004. Our revenues experienced a decline of 33% due to the slip of deliveries
of some newly re-designed parts.
Gross loss was ($70,600) for the first quarter ended March 31, 2005 compared to
a gross profit of $81,700 for the quarter ended March 31, 2004. This decrease of
$152,300 resulted from increased manufacturing overheads from additional
personnel.
Compensation expenses in the first quarter of 2005 were $59,100 as compared to
$66,600 in 2004. As a percentage of sales, total compensation expenses increased
from 20% of sales to 27% of sales. The decrease of $7,500 was due to decrease of
sales commissions.
Selling expenses in the first quarter of 2005 were $39,200 as compared to $8,300
in 2004. As a percentage of sales, total selling expenses increased from 3% of
sales to 18% of sales. This increase of $30,900 was due to increase of personnel
costs.
General and administrative expenses for the first quarter of 2005 were $469,600
as compared to $83,300 in 2004. As a percentage of sales, general and
administration expenses increased from 26% of sales to 214% of sales. This
increase of $386,300 was primarily due to consulting and professional fees in
connection with the reverse merger.
Interest expense for the first quarter of 2005 was $20,566 as compared to
$16,370 for the same period in 2004. This increase in interest expense, is due
to expanded line of credit and higher interest rate.
Net loss was $2,732,214 for the period ended March 31, 2005 as compared to a
loss of $125,432 for the period ended March 31, 2004. The increase was primarily
due to a combination of higher operating expenses in the first quarter of 2005,
including expenses related to our merger in February 2005, increased sales
activities, increased personnel costs and an expanded new product development
effort, and the recognition of derivative liabilities, as described further
below.
Other income-derivatives primarily consist of the decrease in the fair value of
derivative liabilities between the date of issuance of such derivatives and the
end of the first quarter of 2005. The increase in other income-derivative during
the first quarter of 2005 when compared to the same period in 2004 is primarily
attributable to a decrease in the quoted price of our common stock. We are
unable to determine whether we will record further decreases in the fair value
of derivative liabilities in the foreseeable future, which would be recorded as
other income-derivatives. Such decreases would be generally triggered by a
decrease in the fair value of our stock price, upon satisfaction of liquidated
damages pursuant to registration rights, or, possibly, upon satisfaction of our
convertible debentures. No such derivatives were issued during the first quarter
of 2004.
Other expense-derivatives primarily consist of the recognition of derivative
liabilities we issued during the first quarter of 2005. No such derivatives were
issued during the first quarter of 2004.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
In the first quarter of 2005 net cash used by the Company for operating
activities was $708,900. In the first quarter of 2004, the cash provided by
Company's operations was $286,600. Cash used in the first quarter of 2005 was
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comprised of the net loss incurred for the quarter of $2,732,200, plus net
non-cash expenses (including depreciation and amortization of $1,800, the fair
value of issued derivatives of $2,205,600, less decrease in fair value of
derivative liability of $119,600) of $2,087,800, less the net change in
operating assets and liabilities of $64,600. Cash provided from operations in
the first quarter of 2004 consisted of the net loss of $125,400 plus net
non-cash expenses of $6,900, plus the net change in operating assets and
liabilities of cash of $405,100 for a total of $286,600.
Investing activities used cash of $939,600 in the first quarter of 2005,
primarily from the purchase of a certificate of deposit used as collateral for
our line credit, and purchase of property and equipment. Investing activities
provided $9,700 during the first quarter ended March 31, 2004 from the sale of
property and equipment.
Financing activities for the first quarter of 2005 provided cash of $3.5
million, primarily from the issuance of common stock ($3,811,700) less partial
repayment of the line of credit ($200,000) and repayment of partners' loan
($110,000). $373,000 of cash was used in financing activities during the first
quarter of 2004 for repayment of the line of credit ($205,000) and partners'
loan ($230,000).
At March 31, 2005 the Company had cash of $1.9 million compared to $45,000 at
March 31, 2004. At March 31, 2005, the Company had a working deficit of $4.8
million, as compared to a working deficit of $5.5 million at March 31, 2004. The
Company, at present, has a credit facility in place with East West Bank for $1.8
million.
Although we have a bank operating line of credit, there can be no assurance that
these proceeds will be adequate for our capital needs. There can no assurance
that any required or desired financing will be available through any other bank
borrowings, debt, or equity offerings, or otherwise, on acceptable terms. If
future financing requirements are satisfied through the issuance of equity
securities, investors may experience significant dilution in the net book value
per share of common stock and there is no guarantee that a market will exist for
the sale of the Company's shares.
The Company's primary capital needs are to fund its growth strategy, which
includes creating a sales and marketing staff for the marketing, advertising and
selling of the zNose(R) family of chemical detection products, increasing
distribution channels, introducing new products, improving existing product
lines and development of a strong corporate infrastructure.
SEASONALITY AND QUARTERLY RESULTS
We do not foresee any seasonality to our revenues or our results of operations.
INFLATION
Our raw materials and finished products are sourced from cost-competitive
industries. As such, we do not foresee any material inflationary trends for our
product sources.
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ITEM 3. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Within 90 days prior to the date of this Form 10-QSB, the Company carried out an
evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's
management, including the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer along
with the Company's Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design
and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to
Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(b). Based upon that evaluation, the Company's President
and Chief Executive Officer along with the Company's Chief Financial Officer
concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective in
timely alerting them to material information relating to the Company required to
be included in this Form 10-QSB.
There have been no changes in the Company's internal controls or in other
factors, which could significantly affect the internal controls subsequent to
the date the Company carried out its evaluation.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
A. EXHIBITS
Exhibit
No. Description
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31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/
15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act.
31.2 Certification of Principal Financial and Accounting Officer Pursuant
to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act.
32.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) or
15d-14(b) of the Exchange Act and 18 U.S.C. 1350.
32.2 Certification of Principal Financial and Accounting Officer Pursuant
to Rule 13a-14(b) or 15d-14(b) of the Exchange Act and 18 U.S.C. 1350.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused
this amended report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto
duly authorized.
ELECTRONIC SENSOR TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Dated September 25, 2006 By: /s/ Teong C. Lim
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Name: Teong C. Lim
Title: President and Chief Executive
Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Dated September 25, 2006 By: /s/ Francis Chang
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Name: Francis Chang
Title: Secretary, Treasurer and Vice
President of Finance and
Administration
(Principal Accounting Officer)
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