Prepared by R.R. Donnelley Financial -- Form 10-Q
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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 June 30, 2002
 
OR
 
¨    TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from______________________ to _________________________
 
Commission File No.    0-22803    
 
PROLONG INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Nevada
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
6 Thomas
Irvine, CA 92618
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
 
74-2234246
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
(949) 587-2700
(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.
 
(1)  Yes x     No  ¨
(2)  Yes x     No  ¨
 
There were 29,789,598 shares of the registrant’s common stock ($0.001 par value) outstanding as of August 9, 2002.
 
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PROLONG INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
PART 1
  
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
  
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4
       
5
       
6
     
11
     
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PART II
  
OTHER INFORMATION
    
     
17
     
17
     
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18
     
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Item 1.    Financial Statements
 
PROLONG INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
 
ASSETS
 
    
June 30,
2002

    
December 31,
2001

 
    
(Unaudited)
        
CURRENT ASSETS:
                 
Cash and cash equivalents
  
$
98,449
 
  
$
466,453
 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
of $331,389 and $461,731 in 2002 and 2001, respectively
  
 
2,275,409
 
  
 
2,485,191
 
Inventories, net
  
 
515,864
 
  
 
691,921
 
Prepaid expenses, net
  
 
146,442
 
  
 
145,107
 
Advances to employees, current portion
  
 
16,150
 
  
 
31,578
 
Deferred tax asset
  
 
877,455
 
  
 
877,455
 
    


  


Total current assets
  
 
3,929,769
 
  
 
4,697,705
 
Property and equipment, net (Note 4)
  
 
362,068
 
  
 
2,879,094
 
Patents, net
  
 
463,415
 
  
 
—  
 
Intangible assets, net
  
 
6,058,007
 
  
 
6,558,007
 
Deferred tax asset, noncurrent
  
 
1,662,567
 
  
 
2,349,552
 
Investment in affiliate
  
 
274,995
 
  
 
224,997
 
Other assets, net
  
 
230,365
 
  
 
232,042
 
    


  


TOTAL ASSETS
  
$
12,981,186
 
  
$
16,941,397
 
    


  


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
                 
Accounts payable
  
$
1,110,748
 
  
$
2,647,266
 
Accrued expenses
  
 
486,454
 
  
 
416,203
 
Line of credit
  
 
1,397,608
 
  
 
1,728,868
 
Notes payable, current
  
 
60,147
 
  
 
53,974
 
    


  


Total current liabilities
  
 
3,054,957
 
  
 
4,846,311
 
Deposits under building sales contract (Note 7)
  
 
—  
 
  
 
1,223,265
 
Notes payable, noncurrent
  
 
254,182
 
  
 
2,230,359
 
    


  


Total liabilities
  
 
3,309,139
 
  
 
8,299,935
 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 7 & 8)
                 
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
                 
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; no shares
issued or outstanding
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 150,000,000 shares authorized; 29,789,598
shares issued and outstanding in 2002 and 2001, respectively
  
 
29,789
 
  
 
29,789
 
Additional paid-in capital
  
 
15,137,105
 
  
 
15,137,105
 
Accumulated deficit
  
 
(5,494,847
)
  
 
(6,525,432
)
    


  


Total stockholders’ equity
  
 
9,672,047
 
  
 
8,641,462
 
    


  


TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  
$
12,981,186
 
  
$
16,941,397
 
    


  


 
See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements

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PROLONG INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
 
    
Three Months Ended
June 30,

    
Six Months Ended
June 30,

 
    
2002

    
2001

    
2002

    
2001

 
NET REVENUES
  
$
2,487,312
 
  
$
3,929,116
 
  
$
5,373,237
 
  
$
8,081,061
 
COST OF GOODS SOLD
  
 
795,531
 
  
 
1,164,630
 
  
 
1,788,404
 
  
 
2,471,881
 
    


  


  


  


GROSS PROFIT
  
 
1,691,781
 
  
 
2,764,486
 
  
 
3,584,833
 
  
 
5,609,180
 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
                                   
Selling and marketing
  
 
982,722
 
  
 
1,759,720
 
  
 
2,007,866
 
  
 
3,329,647
 
General and administrative
  
 
673,131
 
  
 
914,033
 
  
 
1,431,538
 
  
 
1,891,189
 
    


  


  


  


Total operating expenses
  
 
1,655,853
 
  
 
2,673,753
 
  
 
3,439,404
 
  
 
5,220,836
 
    


  


  


  


OPERATING INCOME
  
 
35,928
 
  
 
90,733
 
  
 
145,429
 
  
 
388,344
 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), net:
                                   
Interest (expense)
  
 
(98,085
)
  
 
(145,916
)
  
 
(199,116
)
  
 
(269,383
)
Interest income
  
 
41
 
  
 
2,928
 
  
 
1,524
 
  
 
9,485
 
Other income
  
 
55,270
 
  
 
—  
 
  
 
108,871
 
  
 
—  
 
Gain on sale of building
  
 
983,401
 
  
 
—  
 
  
 
983,401
 
  
 
—  
 
    


  


  


  


Total other income (expense), net
  
 
940,627
 
  
 
(142,988
)
  
 
894,680
 
  
 
(259,898
)
    


  


  


  


INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY ITEM AND PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
  
 
976,555
 
  
 
(52,255
)
  
 
1,040,109
 
  
 
128,446
 
EXTRAORDINARY ITEM – gain from forgiveness of debt, net of income taxes of $202,585 and $270,985 for the three and six month period ended June 30, 2002 (Note 1)
  
 
311,552
 
  
 
—  
 
  
 
406,476
 
  
 
—  
 
    


  


  


  


INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
  
 
1,288,107
 
  
 
(52,255
)
  
 
1,446,585
 
  
 
128,446
 
PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES
  
 
389,400
 
  
 
(32,685
)
  
 
416,000
 
  
 
103,456
 
    


  


  


  


NET INCOME (LOSS)
  
$
898,707
 
  
$
(19,570
)
  
$
1,030,585
 
  
$
24,990
 
    


  


  


  


NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE
                                   
Basic
  
$
0.03
 
  
($
0.00
)
  
$
0.03
 
  
$
0.00
 
    


  


  


  


Diluted
  
$
0.03
 
  
($
0.00
)
  
$
0.03
 
  
$
0.00
 
    


  


  


  


WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES
                                   
Basic
  
 
29,789,598
 
  
 
28,438,903
 
  
 
29,789,598
 
  
 
28,438,903
 
Diluted options outstanding
  
 
0
 
  
 
0
 
  
 
0
 
  
 
0
 
    


  


  


  


Diluted
  
 
29,789,598
 
  
 
28,438,903
 
  
 
29,789,598
 
  
 
28,438,903
 
    


  


  


  


 
See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements

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PROLONG INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
 
    
Six Months Ended
June 30,

 
    
2002

    
2001

 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
                 
Net income
  
$
1,030,585
 
  
$
24,990
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
                 
Gain from forgiveness of debt
  
 
(677,461
)
  
 
—  
 
Gain from sale of building
  
 
(983,401
)
  
 
—  
 
Sublease income from affiliate
  
 
(49,998
)
  
 
—  
 
Depreciation and amortization
  
 
150,316
 
  
 
426,450
 
Provision for doubtful accounts
  
 
—  
 
  
 
42,439
 
Deferred taxes
  
 
686,985
 
  
 
101,856
 
Reserve for inventory obsolescence
  
 
2,838
 
  
 
—  
 
Amortization of warrants issued to lender
  
 
—  
 
  
 
84,186
 
Changes in assets and liabilities:
                 
Accounts receivable
  
 
209,782
 
  
 
(1,620,799
)
Inventories
  
 
173,219
 
  
 
111,432
 
Prepaid expenses
  
 
(1,335
)
  
 
118,665
 
Income taxes receivable
  
 
—  
 
  
 
75,002
 
Prepaid television time
  
 
—  
 
  
 
(5,000
)
Other assets
  
 
1,677
 
  
 
100,182
 
Accounts payable
  
 
(859,057
)
  
 
299,017
 
Accrued expenses
  
 
70,252
 
  
 
(364,771
)
Income taxes payable
  
 
(1
)
  
 
—  
 
    


  


Net cash used in operating activities
  
 
(245,599
)
  
 
(606,351
)
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
                 
Purchases of property and equipment
  
 
(10,546
)
  
 
(12,153
)
Employee advances
  
 
15,428
 
  
 
(1,967
)
Investment in affiliate
  
 
—  
 
  
 
(120,539
)
    


  


Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
  
 
4,882
 
  
 
(134,659
)
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                 
Proceeds from notes payable sub-debt
  
 
314,329
 
  
 
—  
 
Payments on notes payable
  
 
(24,491
)
  
 
(25,304
)
Net proceeds (payments) on line of credit from bank
  
 
(331,260
)
  
 
753,665
 
Deposits under sales contracts
  
 
(85,865
)
  
 
—  
 
    


  


Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
  
 
(127,287
)
  
 
728,361
 
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
  
 
(368,004
)
  
 
(12,649
)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period
  
 
466,453
 
  
 
126,917
 
    


  


CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period
  
$
98,449
 
  
$
114,268
 
    


  


SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES:
                 
Income taxes paid
  
$
—  
 
  
$
13,600
 
    


  


Interest paid
  
$
199,116
 
  
$
269,383
 
    


  


SUPPLEMENTAL NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
During the six month period ended June 30, 2002, the Company completed the following transactions:
Provided an affiliate with office space, and recorded increases in other income and investment in affiliate of $49,998.
Completed the sale of its corporate headquarters at a one-time net gain of $983,400. The transaction
recorded a net decrease in property and equipment (land, building & improvements) of approximately
$2,414,000 and reduced long term liabilities, (notes payable & deposits under sales contracts) approximately $3,398,000
 
See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements

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PROLONG INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
 
1.
 
BUSINESS
 
Prolong International Corporation (PIC) is a Nevada corporation originally organized on August 24, 1981. In June 1995, PIC acquired 100% of the outstanding stock of Prolong Super Lubricants, Inc. (PSL), a Nevada corporation. In 1997, Prolong Foreign Sales Corporation was formed as a wholly-owned subsidiary of PIC. In 1998, Prolong International Holdings Ltd., was formed as a wholly-owned subsidiary of PIC. At the same time, Prolong International Ltd., was formed as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Prolong International Holdings Ltd. PIC, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the manufacture, sale and worldwide distribution of a patented complete line of high-performance and high-quality lubricants and appearance products.
 
Management’s Plans Regarding Financial Results and Liquidity – At June 30, 2002, the Company had a net working capital of approximately $875,000 and, an accumulated deficit of approximately $5,495,000. The Company initiated vigorous expense-reduction strategies during the years 2000 and 2001. During 2001, the Company reduced personnel, discontinued certain of its endorsement and sponsorship contracts and aggressively reduced selling and general and administrative expenses. The Company anticipates realizing the full impact of these expense reductions in 2002. Additionally, the Company improved its credit and collections function and worked with its vendors to improve payment terms. The Company’s business plan for 2002 provides for positive cash generation from operations. The Company initiated an “Accounts Payable Discounted Debt Restructure Program”, which was successfully executed and the program reduced the accounts payable balance by approximately $1,300,000 and recognized debt forgiveness income of $677,000 (before taxes), during the first six month period ended June 30, 2002. The Company also recognized a one-time gain of $983,400 on the sale of its corporate headquarters during the period ended June 30, 2002. The Company is currently seeking additional working capital through a private placement offering of subordinated secured promissory notes to accredited investors. As of June 30, 2002, the Company raised $314,000 through this private placement. If these measures are not adequate, the Company will pursue additional expense reductions. The Company is continuing to seek financing on favorable terms, including senior secured debt, subordinated debt and/or equity placements. Management believes that these plans will provide adequate financial resources to sustain the Company’s operations and enable the Company to continue as a going concern.
 
2.
 
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
 
The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements include the accounts of PIC and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, PSL, Prolong Foreign Sales Corporation, Prolong International Holdings Ltd. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Prolong International Ltd. (collectively, the Company or Prolong). All intercompany accounts have been eliminated in consolidation. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.
 

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Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, including normal recurring accruals, considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2002 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2002. For further information, refer to the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
 
3.
 
INVENTORIES
 
Inventories consist of the following:
 
    
June 30,
2002

    
December 31,
2001

 
    
(Unaudited)
        
Raw materials
  
$
282,649
 
  
$
353,065
 
Finished goods
  
 
320,761
 
  
 
423,564
 
Obsolescence reserve
  
 
(87,546
)
  
 
(84,708
)
    


  


    
$
515,864
 
  
$
691,921
 
    


  


 
4.
 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
 
Property and equipment consists of the following:
 
    
June 30,
2002

    
December 31,
2001

 
    
(Unaudited)
        
Building and improvements (Note 7)
  
$
—  
 
  
$
2,280,783
 
Computer equipment
  
 
276,509
 
  
 
265,964
 
Office equipment
  
 
55,753
 
  
 
55,753
 
Furniture and fixtures
  
 
585,168
 
  
 
585,168
 
Automotive equipment
  
 
35,925
 
  
 
35,925
 
Exhibit equipment
  
 
115,143
 
  
 
115,143
 
Machinery and equipment
  
 
17,953
 
  
 
17,953
 
Molds and dies
  
 
233,117
 
  
 
233,117
 
    


  


    
 
1,319,568
 
  
 
3,589,806
 
Less accumulated depreciation
  
 
(957,500
)
  
 
(1,248,712
)
    


  


    
 
362,068
 
  
 
2,341,094
 
Land (Note 7)
  
 
—  
 
  
 
538,000
 
    


  


    
$
362,068
 
  
$
2,879,094
 
    


  


 

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5.
 
LINE OF CREDIT
 
The Company has a $5,000,000 credit facility with a financial institution, expiring in May 2003. Such facility is collateralized by eligible accounts receivable and inventories. Interest is currently payable monthly at the default rate of the financial institution’s prime rate (4.75% at June 30, 2002), plus 7% subject to a minimum interest charge of $50,000 per quarter. The credit facility contains certain defined net income and tangible net worth financial covenants. At June 30, 2002 the Company was in default with certain financial covenants under the credit agreement. The Company is currently discussing remedies with the lender and is also actively pursuing a replacement senior secured lender. As of June 30, 2002, $1,397,608 was outstanding and approximately $64,000 was available under the terms of the line of credit.
 
6.
 
NOTES PAYABLE
 
Notes payable consist of the following as of June 30, 2002:
 
Various subordinated secured promissory notes payable to accredited investors bearing interest at 15% per annum to be repaid under various terms in monthly principal and interest through June 30, 2005.
  
$
314,329
    

 
Less current maturities
  
 
60,147
    

    
$
254,182
    

The following are annual minimal principal payments due under notes payable:
      
Year ending December 31,
      
2002
  
$
39,396
2003
  
 
82,033
2004
  
 
133,963
2005
  
 
58,937
    

    
$
314,329
    

 
7.
 
DEPOSITS UNDER BUILDING SALES CONTRACT
 
On December 31, 2001, Prolong Super Lubricants, Inc. (PSL) sold its 6 Thomas, Irvine, CA headquarters building to an investment group for $3,675,000. The buyers made a cash down payment of approximately $1,138,667, took “subject to” the existing 1st trust deed in favor of Bank of America, FSB in the amount of $1,609,057, took “subject to” the 2nd trust deed in favor of CDC Small Business Finance in the amount of $675,276, and legally assumed the 3rd trust deed loan in favor of ABQ Dolphin LP in the amount of approximately $252,000. From the cash down payment received by PSL, $423,000 was applied as a principal payment
 

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on the ABQ Dolphin LP 3rd trust deed loan. On June 28, 2002 the buyer secured a new loan by a first deed of trust, paying off the three existing loans of record. Because the Company’s contractual obligations under these loans have been satisfied, the gain on the sale of the building in the amount of approximately $983,400 was recognized during the period ended June 30, 2002.
 
8.
 
CONTINGENCIES
 
In February 1999, PSL entered into a negotiated Consent Order with the FTC concerning the standards for adequate substantiation of engine treatment advertising claims, among others items. As a follow on to the FTC matter, four separate lawsuits were filed by individuals purporting to act as class representatives for consumers seeking redress based on various allegations of false advertising, unfair competition, violation of various state consumer laws, fraud, deceit, negligent misrepresentation, breach of warranty and seeking equitable relief. Class counsel and the Company have entered into a stipulation of settlement on three of the suits, namely Fernandes et al v PSL, Bowland et al v PSL and Mata et al v PSL, which settlements were preliminarily approved by the court in February 2002. In settlement, the Company will offer a discount cash rebate on certain of its products through four major distributors by means of an in-store coupon for a period of six months, with the coupons expiring in eighteen months from the date of settlement. In addition, the Company will reimburse plaintiff’s legal counsel as a group in an amount not to exceed $65,000. Settlement of these suits as currently proposed will have no material adverse affect on the Company’s financial position or results of operation, as the Company has fully accrued for the anticipated settlements as of June 30, 2002. In the fourth and last of the FTC related suits, Kachold v PSL, a separate settlement was reached with the individual plaintiff for $1,000 and $1,000 in attorney fees, with the class claims being dismissed with prejudice contingent upon final court approval of the above referenced settlement.
 
On April 8, 1997, a lawsuit was filed by Francis Helman et al v EPL and PIC et al in the Court of Common Pleas, Columbiana County, Ohio as a purported class action alleging breach of fiduciary duty, breach of oral and written contract, and fraud, in thirteen original causes of action. The appellate court in Ohio largely affirmed a series of orders by the trial judge in favor of EPL and PIC et al, the effect of which was to reduce the number of complaining parties from approximately one hundred to less than twenty, and dismissing various causes of action. The trial court subsequently denied plaintiff’s motion to certify the case as a class action. The remaining Helman plaintiffs have appealed the trial court’s order denying certification of the case as a class action. Management believes that there is no merit to the plaintiffs’ complaint, is vigorously defending against the claims, and does not believe the outcome will have a material adverse affect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
 
PIC and its subsidiaries are subject to other legal proceedings, claims, and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. PIC’s management does not expect that the ultimate costs to resolve these matters will have a material adverse affect on PIC’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
 

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9.
 
INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATE
 
On March 31, 2001 the Company entered into an Organization Agreement with Prolong Environmental Energy Corporation (PEEC), a California Corporation, whereby the Company agreed to contribute up to $150,000 to PEEC as required to meet the operating working capital obligations for PEEC. The Company also provided administrative and facilities services support in the amount of $124,995 during the period April 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. The Company contribution, and the services provided (total investment of $274,995), shall be considered a capital contribution for PEEC in return for approximately 10% of the issued and outstanding common stock of PEEC. In December 2001, PEEC was merged into ORYXE Energy International, Inc. The Company also has a warrant to purchase additional shares of ORYXE, which if exercised would vest the Company with ownership of approximately 16% of ORYXE, based upon ORYXE’s current capitalization.
 
10.
 
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
 
Effective the beginning of the first quarter of 2002, the Company completed the adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 141, “Business Combinations,” and SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” SFAS No. 141 requires all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001 to be accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. As required by SFAS No. 142, the Company discontinued amortizing the remaining balances of goodwill as of the beginning of fiscal 2002. All remaining and future acquired goodwill will be subject to impairment tests annually, or earlier if indicators of potential impairment exist, using a fair-value-based approach. All other intangible assets will continue to be amortized over their estimated useful lives and assessed for impairment under SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.” In conjunction with the implementation of SFAS No. 142, the Company has completed a goodwill impairment review as of the beginning of 2002 and found no impairment.
 
Upon adoption of the new rules described above, the Company separately identified the estimated fair value of its patents and such amount has been presented on a separate line item, net of related accumulated amortization of $18,293, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Patents are amortized over their estimated useful lives of 15 years. Intangible assets are comprised of goodwill and trademarks and are not being amortized in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 142.
 

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ITEM 2:
 
PROLONG INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
 
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of net revenue and expenses during the reporting period. We regularly evaluate our estimates and assumptions related to allowances for doubtful accounts, sales returns and allowances, inventory reserves, goodwill and purchased intangible asset valuations, deferred income tax asset valuation allowances, warranty reserves, litigation and other contingencies. We base our estimates and assumptions on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. To the extent there are material differences between our estimates and the actual results, our future results of operations will be affected. We believe the following critical accounting policies require us to make significant judgments and estimates in the preparation of our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements:
 
Revenue, Receivables and Inventory - We recognize product revenue upon concluding that all of the fundamental criteria for revenue recognition have been met. The criteria are usually met at the time of product shipment. In addition, we record reductions to revenue for estimated product returns and allowances such as competitive pricing programs. Should actual product returns or pricing adjustments exceed our estimates, additional reductions to revenue would result. We provide reserves for estimated product warranty costs at the time revenue is recognized. We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of customers to make required payments. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances could be required. We write down our inventory for estimated obsolescence. If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, additional inventory write-downs could be required.
 
Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets - The purchase method of accounting for acquisitions requires extensive use of accounting estimates and judgments to allocate the purchase price to the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired. Goodwill and intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives are no longer amortized but are subject to annual impairment tests. The amounts and useful lives assigned to intangible assets impact future amortization.

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Deferred Taxes—If we determine that we will not realize all or part of our net deferred tax assets in the future, we will make an adjustment to the deferred tax assets, which adjustment will be charged to income tax expense in the period of such determination.
 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
    
Percentage of Net Revenues
    
Three Months Ended
June 30,

    
Six Months Ended
June 30,

 
    
2002

    
2001

    
2002

    
2001

 
Net revenues
  
100.0
    
100.0
 
  
100.0
    
100.0
 
Cost of goods sold
  
32.0
    
29.6
 
  
33.3
    
30.6
 
    
    

  
    

Gross profit
  
68.0
    
70.4
 
  
66.7
    
69.4
 
Selling and marketing expenses
  
39.5
    
44.8
 
  
37.4
    
41.2
 
General and administrative expenses
  
27.1
    
23.3
 
  
26.6
    
23.4
 
    
    

  
    

Operating income
  
1.4
    
2.3
 
  
2.7
    
4.8
 
Other income (expense)
  
37.8
    
(3.6
)
  
16.7
    
(3.2
)
    
    

  
    

Income (loss) before extraordinary item and provision for income taxes
  
39.2
    
(1.3
)
  
19.4
    
1.6
 
Extraordinary item – gain from forgiveness of debt, net of income taxes
  
12.5
    
—  
 
  
7.6
    
—  
 
    
    

  
    

Income (loss) before provision income taxes
  
51.7
    
(1.3
)
  
27.0
    
1.6
 
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
  
15.6
    
(0.8
)
  
7.8
    
1.3
 
    
    

  
    

Net income (loss)
  
36.1
    
(0.5
)
  
19.2
    
0.3
 
    
    

  
    

 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2002 vs. Three Months Ended June 30, 2001
 
Net revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2002 were approximately $2,487,000 as compared to approximately $3,929,000 for the comparable period of the prior year, a decrease of $1,442,000 or 36.7%. Revenues for the three month period ended June 30, 2002 were derived from the following sources: Retail sales of $2,231,000 and international and other sales of $256,000. Revenues for the three month period ended June 30, 2001 were derived from the following sources: Retail sales of $3,732,000, and international and other sales of $197,000.
 
During the second quarter of 2002, retail sales were 89.7% of total revenues while international and other sales comprised 10.3% of total revenues. During the second quarter of 2001, retail sales were 95.0% of total revenues while international and other sales comprised 5.0% of total revenues. The lower retail sales for the period ended June 30, 2002 versus the same period a year ago are attributable to a decrease in lubricant sales of approximately $1,501,000. The lubricant retail sales decline is attributable to a continuing soft market for specialty lubricants, competitive factors, reduced advertising exposure, and also due to the decision to discontinue the direct response infomercial for lubricants in lieu of an ongoing evaluation of more cost effective means of promoting the line.
 

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Cost of goods sold for the three months ended June 30, 2002 was approximately $796,000 as compared to $1,165,000 for the comparable period of the prior year, a decrease of $369,000 or 31.7%. As a percentage of sales, cost of goods sold increased from 29.6% for the three months ended June 30, 2001 to 32.0% for the three months ended June 20, 2002. The increase was mainly attributable to a shift in product mix in the retail lubricants sales and the added cost of free promotional items.
 
Selling and marketing expenses of $983,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2002 represented a decrease of $777,000 over the comparable period of the prior year. This 44.2% decrease was primarily the result of decreased expenses for endorsement and sponsorship payments, promotional activities to promote product awareness and salaries. Selling and marketing expenses as a percentage of sales were 39.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2002 versus 44.8% for the comparable period of the previous year.
 
General and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2002 were approximately $673,000 as compared to $914,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2001, a decrease of $241,000 or 26.4%. This decrease is primarily attributable to a decrease in audit fees, amortization expenses, financing costs and salaries. As a percentage of sales, general and administrative expenses increased from 23.3% in 2001 to 27.1% in 2002. Even though the aggregate expenses declined during the period, the ratio of expenses as a percentage of sales increased due to the decrease in sales during the period.
 
Net interest expense of $98,100 for the three months ended June 30, 2002 represented a decrease of $47,900 over the comparable period in 2001. The decrease is attributable to a lower average balance in bank loans and notes payable during the period. Other income for the three months ended June 30, 2002 was $55,300 as compared to none for the three months ended June 30, 2001, an increase of $55,300. This increase was the result of rent income from sub-tenants. Gain on sale of building for the three months ended June 30, 2002 in the amount of $983,400 represents the one time net gain on the sale of the Company’s corporate headquarters.
 
Extraordinary item – gain from forgiveness of debt, net of income taxes of $202,600 for the three months ended June 30, 2002 was approximately $311,600 as compared to none for the three months ended June 30, 2001. This gain resulted from the executed settlements during the period of the Company’s “Accounts Payable Discounted Debt Restructure Program” (Note 1 to the consolidated condensed financial statements).
 
Net income for the three month period ended June 30, 2002 was approximately $899,000 as compared to a net loss of approximately $(20,000) for the comparable period in the prior year, an increase of $919,000. The increase is a result of the factors discussed above.
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2002 vs. Six Months Ended June 30, 2001
 
Net revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2002 were approximately $5,373,000 as compared to approximately $8,081,000 for the comparable period in the prior year, a decrease of $2,708,000 or 33.5%. Revenues for the six month period ended June 30, 2002 were derived from the following sources: Retail sales of $4,817,000 and international and other sales of $556,000. Revenues for the six month period ended June 30, 2001 were derived from the following sources: Retail sales of $7,102,000 and international and other sales of $979,000.

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For the six-month period ended June 30, 2002, retail sales were 89.7% of total revenues while international and other sales comprised 10.3% of total revenues. During the comparable period in 2001, retail sales were 87.9% of total revenues while international and other sales comprised 12.1% of total revenues. The lower retail sales for the six month period ended June 30, 2002 versus the same period a year ago are attributable to a decrease in lubricant sales of approximately $2,285,000. The lubricant retail sales decline is attributable to a continuing soft market for specialty lubricants, competitive factors, reduced advertising exposure, and also due to the decision to discontinue the direct response infomercial for lubricants in lieu of an ongoing evaluation of more cost effective means of promoting the line. International and other sales decreased due to a slower demand in South Africa, Asia and South America.
 
Cost of goods sold for the six months ended June 30, 2002 was approximately $1,788,000 as compared to $2,472,000 for the comparable period of the prior year, a decrease of $684,000 or 27.7%. As a percentage of sales, cost of goods sold increased from 30.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2001 to 33.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2002. The increase was mainly attributable to a shift in product mix in the retail lubricants sales and the added cost of free promotional items.
 
Selling and marketing expenses of $2,008,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2002 represented a decrease of $1,322,000 over the comparable period of the prior year. This decrease was primarily the result of decreased expenses for endorsement and sponsorship payments, promotional activities to promote product awareness and salaries. Selling and marketing expenses as a percentage of sales were 37.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2002 versus 41.2% for the comparable period of the previous year.
 
General and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2002 were approximately $1,432,000 as compared to $1,891,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2001, a decrease of $459,000 or 24.2%. This decrease is primarily attributable to a decrease in amortization expenses, financing costs and salaries. As a percentage of sales, general and administrative expenses increased from 23.4% in 2001 to 26.6% in 2002. Even though the aggregate expenses declined during the period, the ratio of expenses as a percentage of sales increased due to the more than expected decline in sales during the period.
 
Net interest expense of $199,100 for the six months ended June 30, 2002 represented a decrease of $70,300 over the comparable period in 2001. The decrease is attributable to a lower average balance in bank loans and notes payable during the period. Other income for the six months ended June 30, 2002 was $108,900 as compared to none for the six months ended June 30, 2001. This increase was the result of rent income from sub-tenants. Gain on sale of building for the six months ended June 30, 2002 in the amount of $983,400 represents the one time net gain on the sale of the Company’s corporate headquarters.
 
Extraordinary item – gain from forgiveness of debt, net of income taxes of $271,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2002 was approximately $406,000 as compared to none for the six months ended June 30, 2001. This gain resulted from the executed settlements during the period of the Company’s “Accounts Payable Discounted Debt Restructure Program” (Note 1 to the consolidated condensed financial statements).

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Net income for the six month period ended June 30, 2002 was approximately $1,031,000 as compared to a net income of approximately $25,000 for the comparable period in the prior year, a increase of $1,006,000. The increase is a result of the factors discussed above.
 
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
 
At June 30, 2002, the Company had a net working capital of approximately $875,000 as compared to a negative working capital of $149,000 at December 31, 2001, representing an increase of $1,024,000. Operating activities used cash of $246,000 during the period ended June 30, 2002, primarily from a decrease in accounts payable, which was partially offset by an decrease in accounts receivable, inventories and deferred taxes. Additionally, the Company provided $5,000 in investing activities and used $127,000 in financing activities which were primarily net reductions in notes payable and line of credit from bank offset by proceeds received from new sub-debt notes payable.
 
The Company has a $5,000,000 credit facility with a financial institution, expiring in May 2003. Such facility is collateralized by eligible accounts receivable and inventories. Interest is currently payable monthly at the default rate of the financial institution’s prime rate (4.75% at June 30, 2002) plus 7%, subject to a minimum interest charge of $50,000 per quarter. The credit facility contains certain defined net income and tangible net worth financial covenants. At June 30, 2002, the Company was in default with certain financial covenants under the credit agreement. The Company is currently discussing remedies with the lender and is also actively pursuing a replacement senior secured lender. As of June 30, 2002, $1,397,608 was outstanding and approximately $64,000 was available under the terms of the line of credit.
 
At June 30, 2002, the Company had an accumulated deficit of approximately $5,495,000. During 2001, the Company reduced personnel, discontinued certain of its endorsement and sponsorship contracts and aggressively reduced selling and general and administrative expenses. The Company anticipates realizing the full impact of these expense reductions in 2002. Additionally, the Company improved its credit and collections function and worked with its vendors to improve payment terms. The Company’s business plan for 2002 provides for positive cash generation from operations. The Company initiated an “Accounts Payable Discounted Debt Restructure Program”, which was successfully executed and the program reduced the accounts payable balance by approximately $1,300,000 and recognized debt forgiveness income of $677,000 (before taxes), during the first six month period ended June 30, 2002. The Company also recognized a one-time gain of $983,400 on the sale of its corporate headquarters during the period ended June 30, 2002. The Company is currently seeking additional working capital through a private placement offering of subordinated secured promissory notes to accredited investors. As of June 30, 2002, the Company raised $314,000 through this private placement. If these measures are not adequate, the Company will pursue additional expense reductions. The Company cannot guarantee that the timing of further reductions in operating expenses will be adequate to return to profitability for 2002 and beyond. The Company is continuing to seek financing on favorable terms, including senior secured debt, subordinated debt and/or equity placements. Management cannot guarantee that it will be able to obtain adequate funds when needed or on acceptable terms, if at all. Any inability to obtain funds when needed would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition. Management believes that these plans, if successfully executed, will provide adequate financial resources to sustain the Company’s operations and enable the Company to continue as a going concern.

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ITEM 3:
 
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
 
PIC’s financial instruments include cash and long-term debt. At June 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001, respectively, the carrying values of PIC’s financial instruments approximated their fair values based on current market prices and rates. It is PIC’s policy not to enter into derivative financial instruments. PIC does not currently have any significant foreign currency exposure since it does not transact business in foreign currencies. Due to this, PIC did not have significant overall currency exposure at June 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001.
 
RISK FACTORS AND FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
This report contains certain forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that involve risks and uncertainties. In addition, the Company may from time to time make oral forward looking statements. Actual results are uncertain and may be impacted by the factors discussed in more detail in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In particular, certain risks and uncertainties that may impact the accuracy of the forward looking statements with respect to revenues, expenses and operating results including without limitation, the risks set forth in the risk factors section of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001, which risk factors are hereby incorporated into this report by this reference. As a result, the actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward looking statements.
 
Because of these and other factors that may affect the Company’s operating results, past financial performance should not be considered an indicator of future performance, and investors should not use historical trends to anticipate results or trends in future periods.

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PROLONG INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1.    Legal Proceedings
 
Reference is made to Note 8 of the notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
 
Item 2.    Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
On April 1, 2002, the Company granted 1,482,500 options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock under its Amended and Restated 1997 Stock Incentive Plan to certain of its employees and consultants. Each option has an exercise price of $0.10, vests at 25% per year for four years and has a ten-year term.
 
During the quarter ended June 30, 2002, the Company issued 400,000 common stock warrants in connection with the sale and issuance of $314,329 of 15.00% Subordinated Promissory Notes and the settlement of certain accounts payable. The warrants have three-year terms and entitle the holder to acquire shares of the Company’s common stock at prices ranging from $0.15 to $0.50 per share. Additionally, each warrant may be exercised as a result of a “net issue” or “easy sale” exercise by the holder. The proceeds received by the Company from the sale of the 15.00% Subordinated Promissory Notes were used to pay certain outstanding accounts payable.
 
The sales of the warrants and 15.00% Subordinated Promissory Notes were deemed to be exempt from registration under the Securities Act in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act or Regulation D promulgated thereunder. The recipients of securities in each such transaction represented their intentions to acquire the securities for investment only and not with a view to or for sale in connection with any distribution thereof and appropriate legends were affixed to the instruments representing such securities issued in such transactions.
 
Item 3.    Defaults upon Senior Securities
 
The Company has a $5,000,000 credit facility with a financial institution, expiring in May 2003. Such facility is collateralized by eligible accounts receivable and inventories. Interest is currently payable monthly at the default rate of the financial institution’s prime rate (4.75% at June 30, 2002), plus 7% subject to a minimum interest charge of $50,000 per quarter. The credit facility contains certain defined net income and tangible net worth financial covenants. At June 30, 2002 the Company was in default with certain financial covenants under the credit agreement. The Company is currently discussing remedies with the lender and is also actively pursuing a replacement senior secured lender. As of June 30, 2002, $1,397,608 was outstanding and approximately $64,000 was available under the terms of the line of credit.
 

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Item 4.    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
 
(a)
 
The Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held on June 26, 2002.
(b)
 
Set forth below is the name of each director elected at the meeting and the number of votes cast for their election, the number of votes against their election, the number of votes abstained and the number of non-votes:
 
Name

    
Class #

  
Number of
Votes
“For”

  
Number of
Votes
“Against”

    
Number of
Votes
“Abstain”

    
Number of
“Non-
Votes”

Richard McDermott
    
I
  
25,188,710
  
240,317
             
 
Following the Annual Meeting, the Board of Directors consists of:
 
    
Class

Elton Alderman
  
III
Thomas C. Billstein
  
III
Gregory W. Orlandella
  
II
Gerry L. Martin
  
II
Richard L. McDermott
  
I
 
(c)
 
Proposal Two to appoint Haskell & White LLP as the Company’s independent auditors resulted in the following number of votes for, against, abstain, withheld and non-vote:
 
Number of
Votes “For”

 
Number of
Votes “Against”

 
Number of
Votes
“Abstain”

    
Number of
Votes
“Withheld”

    
Number of
“Non-Votes”

25,153,332
 
124,000
 
151,695
             
 
(d)
 
Proposal Three to approve the increase of the authorized shares under the Company’s 1997 Stock Incentive Plan from its present 2,500,000 shares to a maximum of 4,000,000 shares.
Number of
Votes “For”

 
Number of
Votes “Against”

 
Number of
Votes
“Abstain”

    
Number of
Votes
“Withheld”

    
Number of
“Non-Votes”

12,724,394
 
790,994
 
11,913,639
             
 

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Item 6.    Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
 
(a)
 
Exhibits
 
 
99.1
 
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
99.2
 
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
(b)
 
Reports on Form 8-K
 
  No reports on Form 8-K have been filed by the Company during the Quarter.
 
 
SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements 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.
 
 
       
PROLONG INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Date: August 13, 2002         
     
/s/    NICHOLAS ROSIER        

       
Nicholas Rosier
       
Chief Financial Officer
       
(Principal Financial Officer)

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