Planet Technologies, Inc.
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-KSB
ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005
Commission File No. 0-26804
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Formerly Planet Polymer Technologies, Inc.)
(Name of small business issuer in its charter)
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CALIFORNIA
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33-0502606 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
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(IRS Employer identification No.) |
incorporation of organization) |
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96 Danbury Road |
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Ridgefield, CT
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06877 |
(Address of principal executive offices)
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Issuers telephone number (800)-255-3749
Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
None
Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:
Common Stock, No Par Value
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required
to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
oYes þNo
Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Items 405 of Regulation S-B in
this form, and no disclosure will be contained, to the best of registrants knowledge, in
definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form
10-KSB or any amendment to this Form 10-KSB. o
The issuers revenues for the year ending December 31, 2005 were $ 3,923,498.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act). oYes þNo
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the Issuer as of April 10,
2006, was $7,972,736, based on the average of the 4:00 p.m. closing bid and ask prices of $2.00 as
reported on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board.
As of April 10, 2006, 3,986,368 shares of the Companys Common Stock were outstanding and no shares
of the Companys Series A Preferred Stock were outstanding.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one) o Yes þ No
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
FORM-10KSB
Year Ended December 31, 2005
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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This Annual Report on Form 10-KSB contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended. The Company intends that such statements shall be protected by the safe harbors
provided for in such sections. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could
cause the Companys actual results to vary materially from those projected in such forward-looking
statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited
to: our need for additional capital, fluctuations in operating results, continued new product
introductions, market acceptance of our new product introductions, new product introductions by
competitors, technological changes in the industry and those factors discussed in this section as
well as those sections entitled Risk Factors, and in Item 6 Managements Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
PART I.
Planet Technologies, Inc. (Planet or the Company) is a California Corporation incorporated on
August 23, 1991.
ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
General
On November 30, 2004, Planet acquired the business of Allergy Free, LLC, a company engaged in the
business of designing, selling and distributing products for use by allergy sensitive persons,
including, without limitation, air filters, room air cleaners, and related allergen avoidance
products. Allergy Free acquired its business on or about November 3, 2000, when it acquired
substantially all of the assets and business of Allergy Free, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership.
The business strategy of Allergy Free has been primarily based upon the marketing and selling of
products directly to the consumer by telemarketing to its database of customers, who have purchased
Allergy Frees electrostatic filters. Promotion has been supplemented with direct mail, radio, and
Internet advertising. The Companys proprietary air filters have been marketed under the Allergy
Free® trade name.
On August 11, 2005, Planet completed a merger with Allergy Control Products, Inc. (ACP). ACP
merged into a wholly owned subsidiary of Planet (New ACP). Effective August 11, 2005, Planet
assigned all of the Allergy Free assets to its wholly owned subsidiary New ACP. The subsidiary was
renamed and its ongoing name is Allergy Control Products (the Subsidiary). References to us,
we, Planet and Company refer to the consolidated operations of Planet and its Subsidiary.
With the Merger, Planet has added to its stable of allergen control products, and has incorporated
ACPs core business strategy. This core strategy is to supply a complete range of high quality,
branded products to physicians patients who are allergy sufferers, as well as to previous
customers. Promotion is executed through (a) distribution of catalogs to physicians offices, for
subsequent re-distribution to patients, (b) distribution of catalogs directly to previous customers
and (c) selective e-commerce marketing initiatives. Customer transactions are primarily handled
through our in-bound call center and website. In addition to this core business strategy, we also
sell selective products on a wholesale basis to domestic retailers as well as to international
distributors.
The allergen avoidance product industry provides products and information that help people
suffering from allergies or asthma to reduce the level of exposure to allergens in their
environment. Market distribution channels within the industry include catalog direct mail to
consumers and through physician offices, the Internet, and traditional retail. Catalog direct mail
competitors offering a range of products include National
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Allergy Supply, Mission Allergy, Allergy
Buyers Club, Asthma and Allergies Technology, and Allergy Solutions.
Products
Our proprietary products now include Allergy Control® branded bedding products and Allergy
FreeÒ branded air filters. We also market a complete range of bedding products, carpet
cleaning and laundry products, vacuums, air cleaners and air filters, sinus and breathing aids,
respiratory products, dehumidifiers, mold prevention and house cleaning products, pet allergy
products and certain allergy-related skin and hair care products.
Allergen Barrier Bedding: Microscopic dust mites, as well as pet dander produce potent allergens
that thrive in places such as beds, upholstered furniture, and carpets. We provide a complete line
of products that substantially reduce the allergy sufferers exposure to these allergens. Bedding
products include:
Encasings: We offer three encasing product lines, each with distinct levels of allergen barrier
effectiveness, comfort, durability and price. Its Allergy ControlÒ, Pristine® Complete and
Allergy Control Pristine® Relief encasings use micro-fiber fabrics. Allergy ControlÒ Economy
encasings use laminated fabrics.
Blankets: We offer Snuggable® blankets, which are made from a top quality 300-weight Polartec®
fleece, which has a high level of softness and warmth without extra weight. Allergy sufferers
benefit from their use specifically because the blankets hold up exceptionally well through
repeated hot water washing, which is the recommended process to eliminate allergens.
Comforters: As with its encasings, our comforters are manufactured with the most advanced
Pristine® encasing fabric. They deliver complete dust mite and pet allergen protection, are
luxuriously soft and breathable similar to fine cotton linens and also includes an anti-microbial
treatment. The comforters are available in both light and heavier weights.
Pillows: We offer two Allergy Control® Pristine® Deluxe pillow styles a contour neck style and a
gusseted style. As in the case of our branded comforters, allergy sufferers who use these branded
pillows do not require encasings, since the product itself is manufactured with highly effective
and comfortable allergen barrier fabric.
Air Filters: Allergy FreeÒ air filters substantially reduce the amount of airborne
contaminants, including allergen particles. We currently market three types of filters for forced
heating and cooling systems along with vent filtration kits:
Permanent Filters: We offer the Allergy FreeÒ Aller-Pure® Gold Filter, a permanent
electrostatic washable filter. The filter is highly efficient in removing airborne particles at
the 1-10 micron level. The filter is pleated and offers 2.5 times the filtering surface area of a
flat filter, while providing a low resistance that optimizes airflow. We sell all standard filter
sizes and also provide custom filters to meet almost any customer need.
Disposable Filters: The Allergy FreeÒ Aller-Pure® MAX (micro allergen extractor) is rated at
the highest level for residential filters. It is a pleated filter with actively electrostatic
charged media. The disposable filters life is 2-3 months and is sold in packages of 4 filters.
We offer this filter in all standard sizes.
Flexible filters: We offer the Allergy FreeÒ Aller-Pure® Flex filters for free-standing air
conditioning units and other types of heating and cooling systems. The flex filter is comprised of
3 layers and sewn with a trim.
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In addition to Allergy Control® branded bedding products and Allergy FreeÒ branded air
filters, we offer a comprehensive line of other third party products for allergy sufferers. The
following includes some of the important brand offerings per category in our current product mix:
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Bedding: Comforel® mattress cushions, Wamsutta® sheets and pillowcases. |
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Carpets and Laundry: Allersearch®, Capture®, DustMite®, Bissell® and De-mite®. |
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Vacuums: A variety of Miele® vacuums, at differing price points. |
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Air Cleaners: Austin Air®, Blueair®, Honeywell® and Whirlpool®.. |
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Respiratory (Nebulizers and Compressors): Omron® and Pari® brands. |
Product Registrations
We do not directly manufacture any product requiring EPA or FDA registration. We sell products that
are registered, where required, by their manufacturers.
Environmental Law
The Company primarily sells goods. The Company does not manufacture any products at this time.
Therefore, environmental laws have not materially affected the Company.
Licensed Technology and Intellectual Property
Since January 1, 1997, the Company has licensed technology associated with the production of its
Aller-PureÒ Gold Permanent Electrostatic Filter under Patent number 6,056,809, Permanent Air
Filter and Method of Manufacture. The licensing agreement is for a term of 10 years, the life of
the patent or for the period of time in which Planet actively sells the Aller-Pure Gold Permanent
filter. The agreement provides a royalty of 1.65% based on net filter sales and is paid monthly.
The sales of products under this licensing agreement have been declining at a rapid rate over the
last several years due to competitive products being introduced into the market.
Research and Development
We are not actively developing new products, although the Company has historically worked with
consultants, filter-testing labs, media manufactures and filter manufacturers to develop new
enhanced filters, and various third parties to develop new bedding products and product line
extensions. The Company did not spend any money on research and development for the years ended
December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 respectively.
Government Requirements
Our outbound telemarketing sales practices are regulated at both the federal and state level. The
Telephone Consumer Protection Act (the TCPA), which was enacted in 1991, authorized and directed
the Federal Communications Commission (the FCC) to enact rules to regulate the telemarketing
industry. In December 1992, the FCC enacted rules, which place restrictions on the methods and
timing of
telemarketing sales calls. On July 3, 2003, the FCC issued a Report and Order setting forth amended
rules and regulations implementing the TCPA. The rules, with a few exceptions, became effective
August 25, 2003. These rules included: (1) restrictions on calls made by automatic dialing and
announcing devices; (2) limitations on the use of predictive dialers for outbound calls; (3)
institution of a national do-not-call
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registry in conjunction with the Federal Trade Commission
(the FTC); (4) guidelines on maintaining an internal do-not-call list and honoring
do-not-call requests; and (5) requirements for transmitting caller identification information.
The do-not-call restrictions took effect October 1, 2003. The caller identification requirements
became effective January 29, 2004. The FCC also included rules restricting facsimile
advertisements. These rules became effective January 1, 2005.
The Federal Telemarketing Consumer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1994 authorizes the FTC to issue
regulations designed to prevent deceptive and abusive telemarketing acts and practices. The FTC
issued its Telemarketing Sales Rule (the TSR), which went into effect in January 1996. The TSR
applies to most direct teleservices telemarketing calls and certain operator teleservices
telemarketing calls and generally prohibits a variety of deceptive, unfair or abusive practices in
telemarketing sales.
The FTC amended the TSR in January 2003. The majority of the amendments became effective March 31,
2003. The changes that were adopted that could adversely affect us include, but are not limited to:
(1) subjecting a portion of our calls to additional disclosure requirements from which such calls
were previously exempt; (2) prohibiting the disclosure or receipt, for consideration, of
unencrypted consumer account numbers for use in telemarketing; (3) additional disclosure statements
relating to certain products and services; (4) additional authorization requirements for payment
methods that do not have consumer protections comparable to those available under the Electronic
Funds Transfer Act (EFTA) or the Truth in Lending Act; and (5) institution of a national
do-not-call registry.
In addition to the federal legislation and regulations, there are numerous state statutes and
regulations governing telemarketing activities, which do or may apply to us. For example, some
states also place restrictions on the methods and timing of telemarketing calls and require that
certain mandatory disclosures be made during the course of a telemarketing call. Some states also
require that telemarketers register in the state before conducting telemarketing business in the
state (see Risk Factors).
Customers of Planet
Our typical customer is an individual allergy sufferer. In addition, a limited number of domestic
retailers purchase products for resale to the public. A limited number of international
distributors also purchase certain products for resale to various parties located within their
respective countries and/or market territories.
Physician offices are an important intermediary between the Company and its customers. The Company
receives customer orders from patients of more than 4,000 identified physicians. The Company has
no distribution agreements with its referring physicians. The Company is not dependent on any one
customer.
Suppliers of Planet
We acquire our raw materials for contract manufactured finished products from a variety of
manufacturers. The primary raw material suppliers include: Precision Fabrics Group (Micro-Woven
Allergen Barrier Fabric) and Shawmut Mills (Laminated Allergen Barrier Fabric).
Sales and Marketing
We employ staff to perform and manage sales and marketing functions. Outside resources are hired on
an as-needed basis to augment the internal effort.
Competition
The Companys competitors include National Allergy Supply, Mission Allergy, Allergy Buyers Club,
Asthma and Allergies Technology, and Allergy Solutions.
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Employees
As of December 31, 2005, the Company had 36 full-time and 9 part-time employees, all of whom are
located at our Connecticut facility.
Properties
By December of 2005, our office facility, consisting of approximately 5,400 square feet of leased
office space in San Diego, California, subject to a sublease, was closed. All operations were moved
to the Subsidiarys facility during the fourth quarter of 2005. All costs associated with the move
have been reflected in operations for 2005.
We now maintain executive offices and warehouse space located in approximately 13,317 square feet
of leased space at 96 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877, subject to a lease, which terminates
September 30, 2007, at a monthly rental amount of $14,288. We lease additional warehouse space in
Connecticut as needed from time to time .
Risk Factors
We have experienced losses, we expect future losses and we may not become profitable. For the years
ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003, we had net losses of $1,508,195, $773,558 and $574,135,
respectively. As of December 31, 2005, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $5,200,000.
Since we have historically incurred net losses, we expect this trend will continue until some
indefinite date in the future. We may not be able to sustain or increase profitability on a
quarterly or annual basis.
We will require additional capital, which may not be available. Our capital requirements will
depend on many factors, including:
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The cost of developing existing and new markets for our products; and |
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regulatory and associated costs of being a public entity. |
At year end 2005, current liabilities exceeded current assets by $303,717. On April 18, 2006, the
Board approved borrowing $250,000 from two of our controlling shareholders.
With the borrowings, we anticipate that our existing resources combined with revenues will enable
us to maintain our current and planned operations through December 31, 2006. However, changes in
our plans or other events affecting our operating expenses, such as acquisition opportunities, may
cause us to expend our existing resources sooner than expected.
We may seek additional funding through private placements of stock or strategic relationships.
However, the uncertainty as to our future profitability may make it difficult for us to secure
additional financing on acceptable terms, if we are able to secure additional financing at all.
Insufficient funds may require us to delay, scale back or eliminate some or all of our activities.
Our auditors have qualified their report on our
financial statements citing that certain conditions raise substantial doubt about our ability to
continue as a going concern.
The Companys management with the participation of the Companys chief executive officer and chief
financial officer have evaluated the effectiveness of the Companys disclosure controls and
procedures. Based on such evaluation, the Companys chief executive officer and chief financial
officer have concluded
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that, as of the end of such period, the Companys disclosure controls and
procedures were not effective due to a material weakness in our internal control over financial
reporting.
Amendments to the Telemarketing Sales Rule (the TSR). Telemarketing sales rules have had and may
continue to have a material impact on both Planets revenue and profitability. The addition of a
national do-not-call list to the growing number of states that already have do-not-call lists
has reduced the number of households that we may call. Over 50% of the our historical customers
have placed their names on the national do-not-call list.
In addition to the federal legislation and regulations, there are numerous state statutes and
regulations governing telemarketing activities, which do or may apply to our business. For
example, some states also place restrictions on the methods and timing of telemarketing calls and
require that certain mandatory disclosures be made during the course of a telemarketing call. Some
states also require that telemarketers register in the state before conducting telemarketing
business in the state.
We are training our telemarketing representatives to handle calls in an approved manner and believe
we comply in all material respects with all federal and state telemarketing regulations. There can
be no assurance, however, that the Company will not be subject to regulatory challenge and or civil
liability for violations of federal or state law.
We are subject to penny stock regulations. Our common stock is not listed or qualified for listing
on NASDAQ or any national securities exchange but is only sporadically traded in the
over-the-counter market in the so-called OTC Bulletin Board. As a result, an investor will find it
difficult to dispose of, and to obtain accurate quotations as to the value of, our common stock.
Our common stock is classified as a penny stock by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The
classification severely and adversely affects the market liquidity for our common stock. The
Commission has adopted Rule 15g-9, which establishes the definition of a penny stock for the
purposes relevant to us, as any equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per
share or with an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. For
any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, the rules require: (i) that a broker or
dealer approve a persons account for transactions in penny stocks; and (ii) the broker or dealer
receive from the investor a written agreement to the transaction, setting forth the identity and
quantity of the penny stock to be purchased. In order to approve a persons account for
transactions in penny stocks, the broker or dealer must (i) obtain financial information and
investment experience objectives of the person; and (ii) make a reasonable determination that the
transactions in penny stocks are suitable for that person and the person has sufficient knowledge
and experience in financial matters to be capable of evaluating the risks of transactions in penny
stocks. The broker or dealer must also deliver, prior to any transaction in a penny stock, a
disclosure schedule prepared by the Commission relating to the penny stock market, which, in
highlight form, sets forth (i) the basis on which the broker or dealer made the suitability
determination and (ii) that the broker or dealer received a signed, written agreement from the
investor prior to the transaction. Disclosure also has to be made about the risks of investing in
penny stocks in public offerings and secondary trading and about the commissions payable to the
broker-dealer and registered representative, current quotations for the securities and the rights
and remedies available to an investor in case of fraud in penny stock transaction. Finally, monthly
statements have to be sent disclosing recent price information for the penny stock held in the
account and information on the limited market in penny stocks.
Any inability to adequately retain or protect our employees, customer relationships and proprietary
brands competitive positioning could harm our ability to compete. Our future success and ability
to compete depends in part upon our employees, customer relationships, proprietary brands and
trademarks, which we attempt to protect with a combination of trademark and trade secret claims.
These legal protections afford only limited protection. Further, despite our efforts, we may be
unable to prevent third parties from soliciting our employees or customers or infringing upon or
misappropriating our intellectual property. Our employees, customer relationships and intellectual
property may not be adequate to provide
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us with a competitive advantage or to prevent competitors
from entering the markets for our product and services. Additionally, our competitors could
independently develop non-infringing technologies that are competitive with, and equivalent or
superior to, our products. We will monitor infringement and/or misappropriation of our proprietary
rights. However, even if we do detect infringement or misappropriation of our proprietary rights,
litigation to enforce these rights could cause us to divert financial and other resources away from
our business operations.
The departure of certain key personnel could harm the financial condition of the Company. Several
of our employees are intimately involved in our business and have day-to-day relationships with
critical customers. We are not able to afford additional staff to supplement these key personnel.
Competition for highly skilled business, product development, marketing and other personnel is
intense, and there can be no assurance that we will be successful in recruiting new personnel or in
retaining our existing personnel. A failure on our part to retain the services of these key
personnel could have a material adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition.
We do not maintain key man life insurance on any of our employees.
We face various competitors. We have competitors with comparable characteristics and capabilities
that compete for the same group of customers. Our competitors are competent and experienced and
are continuously working to take market share away from us. Our competitors may have greater
financial, technical, marketing and other resources than we do. Our ability to compete effectively
may be adversely affected by the ability of these competitors to devote greater resources to the
sales and marketing of their products and services than are available to us.
There are risks associated with our planned growth. We plan to grow our revenues and profits by
adding to our existing customer base through internal growth and by the acquisition of other
companies.
Management believes that Planet can grow through the acquisitions of other allergy related
companies as part of a roll-up strategy. The acquisition of other companies is uncertain and
contains a variety of business risks, including: cultural differences, the retention of key
personnel, competition, protection of intellectual property, profitability, industry changes and
others.
Although we do not have an agreement to acquire any specific company at this time, we intend to
attempt to expand our operations through the acquisition of other companies. Acquisitions and
attempted acquisitions may place a strain on our limited personnel, financial and other resources.
Our ability to manage this growth, should it occur, will require expansion of our capabilities and
personnel. We may not be able to find qualified personnel to fill additional positions or be able
to successfully manage a larger organization.
We have very limited assets upon which to rely for adjusting to business variations and for growing
new businesses. While we are likely to look for new funding to assist in the acquisition of other
profitable businesses, it is uncertain whether such funds will be available. There can be no
assurance that we will be successful in raising a sufficient amount of additional capital, or if we
are successful, that we will be able to raise capital on reasonable terms. If we do raise
additional capital, our existing shareholders may incur substantial and immediate dilution.
Future sales of our common stock by existing shareholders under Rule 144 could decrease the trading
price of our common stock. As of December 31, 2005, a total of approximately 3,874,897 shares
of outstanding common stock were restricted securities and could be sold in the public markets
only in compliance with rule 144 adopted under the Securities Act of 1933 or other applicable
exemptions from registration. Rule 144 provides that a person holding restricted securities for a
period of one year may thereafter sell, in brokerage transactions, an amount not exceeding in any
three-month period the greater of either (i) 1% of the issuers outstanding common stock or (ii)
the average weekly trading volume in the securities during a period of four calendar weeks
immediately preceding the sale. Persons who are not affiliated with the issuer and who have held
their restricted securities for at least two years are not subject
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to the volume limitation.
Possible or actual sales of our common stock by present shareholders under Rule 144 could have a
depressive effect on the price of our common stock. We have filed a registration statement to
register many of these shares, which may be sold without the above limitations when and if the
registration statement becomes effective. Such sales could also have a depressive effect on the
price of our common stock.
Our directors and executive officers beneficially own approximately 45.2% of our stock, including
stock options and warrants exercisable within 60 days of January 1, 2006; their interests could
conflict with yours; significant sales of stock held by them could have a negative effect on our
stock price; shareholders may be unable to exercise control. As a result, our executive officers,
directors and affiliate persons will have significant ability to:
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amend or prevent amendment of our articles of incorporation or bylaws; |
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effect or prevent a merger, sale of assets or other corporate transaction; and |
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control the outcome of any other matter submitted to the shareholders for vote. |
As a result of their ownership and positions, our directors and executive officers collectively,
are able to significantly influence all matters requiring shareholder approval, including the
election of directors and approval of significant corporate transactions. In addition, sales of
significant amounts of shares held by our directors and executive officers, or the prospect of
these sales, could adversely affect the market price of our common stock. Managements stock
ownership may discourage a potential acquirer from making a tender offer or otherwise attempting to
obtain control of us, which in turn could reduce our stock price or prevent our shareholders from
realizing a premium over our stock price.
Absence of Dividends. We have not paid any cash dividends on our Common Stock since our inception
and do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
By December of 2005, the Planet office facility, which had been located in approximately 5,400
square feet of leased office space in San Diego, California, subject to a sublease, was closed.
All operations were moved to the Subsidiarys facility during the fourth quarter of 2005. All
costs associated with the move have been reflected in the operations of 2005.
The Company maintains executive offices and warehouse space located in approximately 13,317 square
feet of leased space at 96 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877, subject to a lease, which terminates
September 30, 2007, at a monthly rental amount of $14,288. The Company leases additional warehouse
space in Connecticut as needed from time to time .
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
Previously reported on Form 10QSB.
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PART II.
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The Companys Common Stock trades on the OTC.BB under the symbol PLNT.OB. The following table
sets forth the high and low sales prices of the Companys Common Stock for the period from January
1, 2004 through December 31, 2005 as furnished by the OTC.BB. These prices reflect prices between
dealers without retail markups, markdowns or commissions, and may not necessarily represent actual
transactions. These prices also reflect the reverse stock split effective December 6, 2004:
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Fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 |
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10.50 |
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3.00 |
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Third Quarter |
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3.50 |
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2.50 |
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Fourth Quarter |
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3.50 |
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3.00 |
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0.70 |
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4.25 |
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1.25 |
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5.00 |
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2.70 |
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5.00 |
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On April 10, 2006, the last reported sale price of the Companys Common Stock on the
Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board was $2.00 per share. As of April 10, 2006, there were approximately
198 holders of record of the Companys Common Stock with 3,986,368 shares outstanding. The market
price of shares of common stock, like that of the common stock of many other emerging growth
companies, has been and is likely to continue to be highly volatile.
The Company has never declared or paid a cash dividend. The Company has not paid and does not
intend to pay any Common Stock dividends to Common Stock shareholders in the foreseeable future and
intends to retain any future earnings to fund the Companys operations. Any payment of dividends
in the future will depend upon the Companys earnings, capital requirements, financial condition
and such other factors as the Board of Directors may deem relevant.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
Previously reported on Form 10QSB.
ITEM 6. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
Overview
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and related notes. Planet evaluates its
estimates and judgments on an
on-going basis. Planet bases its estimates on historical experience and on assumptions that it
believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Planets experience and assumptions form the
basis for its judgments about the carrying value of its assets and liabilities that are not readily
apparent from other sources. Actual results may vary from what Planet anticipates and different
assumptions or estimates about the future could change Planets reported results. Planet believes
the following accounting policies are the most critical to Planet, in that they are important to
the portrayal of its financial statements and they require Planets most difficult, subjective or
complex judgments in the preparation of its financial statements:
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Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenues in accordance with SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101, Revenue
Recognition in Financial Statements (SAB No. 101) as amended by SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin
No. 104, Revenue Recognition, revised and updated (SAB No. 104), which stipulates that revenue
generally is realized or realizable and earned, once persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists,
delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the fee is fixed or determinable and
collectibility is reasonably assured. The Company recognizes revenue from product sales upon
shipment of goods, with a provision for estimated returns recorded at that time. In addition, a
provision for potential warranty claims is provided for at the time of sale, based upon warranty
terms and the Companys prior experience.
Allowances for Doubtful Accounts
Allowances for doubtful accounts receivable are maintained based on historical payment patterns,
aging of accounts receivable, and actual write-off history.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
In assessing the recoverability of its long-lived assets, Planet must make assumptions regarding
estimated future cash flows and other factors to determine the fair value of the respective assets.
If these estimates or their related assumptions change in the future, Planet may be required to
record impairment charges for these assets.
Statements of Operations Data
The following tables set forth certain items in Planets Statements of Operations for the periods
indicated.
Years Ended December 31, 2005 and 2004
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2004 |
|
|
Change |
|
|
% |
|
Sales |
|
$ |
3,923,498 |
|
|
$ |
1,180,382 |
|
|
$ |
2,743,116 |
|
|
|
232 |
|
Cost of Sales |
|
|
2,205,079 |
|
|
|
407,811 |
|
|
|
1,797,268 |
|
|
|
441 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross Profit |
|
|
1,718,419 |
|
|
|
772,571 |
|
|
|
945,848 |
|
|
|
122 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Expenses |
|
|
3,083,036 |
|
|
|
1,298,812 |
|
|
|
1,784,224 |
|
|
|
137 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss from Operations |
|
|
(1,364,617 |
) |
|
|
(526,241 |
) |
|
|
(838,376 |
) |
|
|
159 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Income (Expense) |
|
|
(143,578 |
) |
|
|
(247,317 |
) |
|
|
103,739 |
|
|
|
(42 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Loss |
|
$ |
(1,508,195 |
) |
|
$ |
(773,558 |
) |
|
$ |
(734,637 |
) |
|
|
95 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The addition of the Subsidiarys financial results for a portion of the twelve months ended
December 31, 2005 resulted in material year over year increases in sales, cost of sales and
operating expenses. These increases are not necessarily indicative of future year over year
comparisons.
We expect that future gross margins could be somewhat lower than that experienced in the twelve
months ended December 31, 2005, as a result of the Subsidiarys lower margin financial results
being included for only a portion of the reporting period.
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The net loss for the twelve months ended December 31, 2005, was $1,508,195, compared to a net loss
of $773,558 for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2004. The Companys net sales increased
by $2,743,116 from $1,180,382 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004, to $3,923,498 for the
same period in 2005. The net loss for the 2005 includes costs related to the integration of the
entities after the merger as well as amortization of intangibles of $103,096.
The year over year increase in net sales is due to the addition of sales from the Subsidiary from
August 12, 2005 through December 31, 2005. This factor also accounts for the year over year
decrease in net loss as a percentage of net sales, as the addition of the Subsidiarys larger and
broader base of sales improves Planets relative cost efficiency.
Overall gross margin, as a percentage of sales, decreased from 65.5% for the twelve months ended
December 31, 2004 to 43.8% for the same period in 2005. This decrease in gross margin is due to
the inclusion of the Subsidiarys sales, which are broadly based and emphasize bedding products,
that have a higher cost of sales than Planets sales, and are more narrowly focused on higher
margin filter product sales.
For the year ended December 31, 2005, total operating expenses increased by $1,784,224 over the
operating expenses for the same period in 2004. This increase largely reflects the higher level of
sales, as well as general and administrative expenses associated with the larger Subsidiary
operation.
Other expenses decreased from $247,317 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004, to $143,578
for the same period in 2005. The $103,739 decrease in other expenses includes a $185,177 reduction
of interest expense related to former shareholder debt that was converted to stock when the Company
was purchased in November 2004. This reduction was offset by increases in interest expense related
to the amortization of the derivative liability of $81,606.
Years Ended December 31, 2004 and 2003
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2004 |
|
|
2003 |
|
|
Change |
|
|
% |
|
Sales |
|
$ |
1,180,382 |
|
|
$ |
2,258,213 |
|
|
$ |
(1,077,831 |
) |
|
|
(47.7 |
) |
Cost of Sales |
|
|
407,811 |
|
|
|
730,801 |
|
|
|
(322,990 |
) |
|
|
(44.2 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross Profit |
|
|
772,571 |
|
|
|
1,527,412 |
|
|
|
(754,841 |
) |
|
|
(49.4 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Expenses |
|
|
1,298,812 |
|
|
|
1,874,398 |
|
|
|
(575,586 |
) |
|
|
(30.7 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss from Operations |
|
|
(526,241 |
) |
|
|
(346,986 |
) |
|
|
(179,255 |
) |
|
|
51.7 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
Expenses |
|
|
(247,317 |
) |
|
|
(227,149 |
) |
|
|
(20,168 |
) |
|
|
8.9 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Loss |
|
$ |
(773,558 |
) |
|
$ |
(574,135 |
) |
|
$ |
(199,423 |
) |
|
|
(34.7 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Planets net sales decreased 47.7% from $2,258,213 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003,
to $1,180,382 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004. This decrease was due to several
factors. First, sales in 2003 were impacted positively both from the effects of radio advertising
in late 2002 and early 2003 and from having two active sales locations, with two active
telemarketing staffs. For most of 2004, the Companys San Diego location was the only
telemarketing group in operation. Sales in 2004 were negatively impacted by the Do Not Call
(DNC) legislation which went into effect during the fourth quarter of 2003. Due to DNC
requirements, the company was unable to telemarket its products to a segment of its existing
customers.
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Cost of Sales decreased 44.2% from $730,801 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003, to
$407,811 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004, due mainly to the associated decrease in
sales revenue (units sold) and a small shift in product mix and higher distribution costs. Overall
gross profit, as a percentage of sales, totaled 65.5% for the twelve months ended December 31,
2004, and 67.6% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003. This change is due to a shift in
product mix in the first quarter of 2004 and higher distribution and other costs resulting from the
relocation to San Diego. This product mix shift was primarily due to an emphasis in the first
quarter of 2004 on the sale of room air cleaners and up-selling across the Companys product line.
The Company expects its profit margin to be impacted in the future by higher distribution costs as
compared to 2004 and 2003.
Operating expenses decreased by 30.7% from $1,874,398 for the twelve months ended December 31,
2003, to $1,298,812 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004. Of the $575,586 decrease,
approximately $239,000 was attributable to discontinuing the national radio advertising campaign
and the remainder of the decrease was related to decreased headcount and facility expenses with
only one location active for most of 2004.
The Other Income(Expense) category includes interest expense of $197,673 and other expenses of
$49,644 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004. While interest expense was up slightly
($8,211) over the prior year, other expenses increased $10,806, or 21.4% over the twelve months
ended December 31, 2003. This difference was due mainly to moving costs associated with closing and
moving the Companys Houston operations to San Diego during the first quarter of 2004.
Proforma Statements of Operations Data
The following tables set forth certain items in Planets Proforma Statements of Operations for the
periods indicated, which combine the operations of Planet and ACP as if the merger had been
completed on January 1, 2004.
Years Ended December 31, 2005 and 2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2004 |
|
|
Change |
|
|
% |
|
Sales |
|
$ |
8,671,686 |
|
|
$ |
8,895,035 |
|
|
$ |
(223,349 |
) |
|
|
(3 |
) |
Cost of Sales |
|
|
5,092,763 |
|
|
|
4,989,606 |
|
|
|
103,157 |
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross Profit |
|
|
3,578,923 |
|
|
|
3,905,429 |
|
|
|
(326,506 |
) |
|
|
(8 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Expenses |
|
|
(5,683,907 |
) |
|
|
(4,738,687 |
) |
|
|
(945,220 |
) |
|
|
(20 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss from Operations |
|
|
(2,104,984 |
) |
|
|
(833,258 |
) |
|
|
(1,271,726 |
) |
|
|
(153 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Expenses |
|
|
(206,372 |
) |
|
|
(258,233 |
) |
|
|
51,861 |
|
|
|
20 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Loss |
|
$ |
(2,311,356 |
) |
|
$ |
(1,091,491 |
) |
|
$ |
(1,219,865 |
) |
|
|
72 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The proforma net loss for the twelve months ended December 31, 2005, was $2,311,356, compared to
$1,091,491 for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2004. The Companys net sales decreased
by $223,349 from $8,895,035 to $8,671,686 due to the decrease in sales of Allergy Free related
products, which decreased from $1,180,382 in 2004 to approximately $600,000 in 2005. This decrease
was offset by an increase in the sales of ACP products. The proforma net loss for the 2005
includes costs related to the integration of the entities after the merger as well as amortization
of intangibles of $103,096.
Overall proforma gross margin, as a percentage of sales, decreased from 43.91% for the twelve
months ended December 31, 2004 to 41.27% for the same period in 2005. This decrease in gross
margin is due to
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large increase in international sales to distributors for ACP which have lower
margins than domestic sales. Also, the Allergy Free sales which have a higher gross margin
decreased significantly from 2004 to 2005.
Between December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, total operating expenses increased $945,220,
totaling $5,683,907 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2005, and $4,738,687 for the same
period in 2004. This increase includes non-recurring expenses for ACP of $500,000 for termination
benefits for a former officer as well as approximately $100,000 in legal and accounting fees
related to the merger and the amortization of intangibles of $103, 096. Additionally, public
reporting expenses for the Company increased over $150,000 as they were included for two months
only in 2004 due to the reverse acquisition.
Proforma other expenses decreased from $258,233 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004, to
$206,372 for the same period in 2005. The $51,861 decrease in other expenses includes a $185,177
reduction of interest expense related to former shareholder debt that was converted to stock when
the Company was purchased in November 2004. This reduction was offset by increases related to the
amortization of the derivative liability of $81,606 and the loss in the disposal of assets by ACP
of $110,218.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
None.
Liquidity And Capital Resources
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company
will continue as a going concern. This basis of accounting contemplates the recovery of the
Companys assets and the satisfaction of its liabilities in the normal course of business.
Successful transition to profitable operations is dependent upon obtaining a level of sales
adequate to support the Companys cost structure. The Company has suffered recurring losses
resulting in an accumulated deficit of $5,210,891 as of December 31, 2005. Management intends to
continue to finance operations partially through its potential ability to generate cash flows from
debt and equity offerings. On April 18, 2006, the Company received a financing commitment of
$250,000 from two controlling shareholders. However, there can be no assurance that the Company
will be able to obtain additional financing or internally generate cash flows, which may impact the
Companys ability to continue as a going concern. Our independent registered public accounting
firm has included an explanatory paragraph in their opinion dated April 11, 2006, that there is
substantial doubt about Planets ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying
financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the
recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that
may result from the potential inability of the Company to continue as a going concern.
Cash and cash equivalents totaled $436,844 at December 31, 2005. During the period, 1,318,007
shares representing $3,295,000 were sold to investors through a private placement offering. The
Company used cash totaling $1,154,015, for its operations during the twelve-month period, the
Company also repaid $185,000 of advances from a related party, paid principal payments totaling
$137,415 on notes payable and $1,730,855 was used in the acquisition of the Subsidiary.
Inventory levels increased $558,320 from $19,012 at December 31, 2004 to $577,332 at December 31,
2005, reflecting inventory acquired in the Merger. Accounts payable and accrued expenses increased
by $924,891, from $578,283 at December 31, 2004 to $1,503,174 at December 31, 2005, reflecting
liabilities assumed from the Merger. The higher levels of inventory, accounts payable and accrued
expenses largely reflect the addition of the Subsidiary sales, which require higher levels of
inventory in order to support the increased level of sales.
On August 11, 2005, Planet completed a merger with Allergy Control Products, Inc. (ACP). ACP
merged into a wholly owned subsidiary of Planet (New ACP). Effective August 11, 2005, Planet
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assigned all of the Allergy Free assets to its wholly owned subsidiary New ACP. The subsidiary was
renamed and its ongoing name is Allergy Control Products (the Subsidiary). References to us,
we, Planet and Company refer to the consolidated operations of Planet and its Subsidiary.
Investors are encouraged to review our report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on August 12, 2005 and our Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed on October 12,
2005, which discuss more thoroughly the terms of the merger and which is available through EDGAR at
www.sec.gov, and the Companys Proxy Statement which also is available through EDGAR.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123R, Share-Based Payment (SFAS 123R), a revision of
SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, requiring that the compensation cost
relating to share-based payment transactions, including grants of employee stock options, be
measured and recognized in the financial statements using the fair value of the compensation
awards. The provisions of SFAS 123R are effective for us for the first interim or annual reporting
period that begins after December 15, 2005; therefore, the Company has adopted the new requirements
for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 under the modified-prospective transition method. Adoption of
the expensing requirements will reduce the Companys reported earnings.
In November 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 151, Inventory Costs, an amendment of ARB No. 43,
Chapter 4 (SFAS 151). SFAS 151 clarifies that abnormal inventory costs such as costs of idle
facilities, excess freight and handling costs, and wasted materials (spoilage) are required to be
recognized as current period charges. The provisions of SFAS 151 are effective for fiscal years
beginning after June 15, 2005. The adoption of SFAS 151 is not expected to have a significant
impact on the Companys financial position or results of operations.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The information required by this item is included in the Appendix attached hereto.
ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES
None.
ITEM 8A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
The Companys management with the participation of the Companys chief executive officer and chief
financial officer have evaluated the effectiveness of the Companys disclosure controls and
procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a 15(e) and 15d 15(e) under the Securities
Exchange Act) as of the end of the annual period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation,
the Companys chief executive officer and chief financial officer have concluded that, as of the
end of such period, the Companys
disclosure controls and procedures were not effective due to material weaknesses in our internal
control over financial reporting described below.
|
|
|
Insufficient accounting staff with the appropriate level of knowledge and a lack of
sufficient historical information regarding sales of ACP products, compounded by the
integration of operations from the California location to Connecticut after the Merger
with ACP. |
|
|
|
|
Insufficient number of staff and lack of adequate data processing support led to the
Companys not being able to file its Form 10-KSB on a timely basis. |
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In the process of conducting their audit for the year ended December 31, 2005, J.H. Cohn LLP, our
independent registered public accounting firm (JHC), identified that:
|
|
|
The Companys warranty reserve calculation for sales from Subsidiary sales and the
calculation of deferred taxes was insufficient and |
|
|
|
|
The Company did not have adequate resources to meet the reporting requirements of the
SEC on a timely basis. |
These material weaknesses in the processes and procedures with our accounting and financial
reporting function and contributed to post-closing adjustments and delays in the completion and
filing of our 2005 Form 10-KSB.
As part of the communications by JHC with our audit committee with respect to JHCs audit
procedures for the year ended December 31, 2005, JHC informed the audit committee that these
deficiencies: constituted a material weakness under standards established by the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board, or PCAOB.
The Company has assigned a high priority to the short-term and long-term improvement of our
internal control over financial reporting. Actions to address the material weaknesses described
above that we will undertake, or have undertaken, include the following, among others:
|
|
|
Hiring of additional accounting staff to facilitate the reporting within the time
periods specified by the SEC. |
|
|
|
|
Implementing new accounting reporting software in the short-term to expedite the
reporting function and an upgrade to the overall accounting software system in the
long-term so that analysis and evaluation of information can be better processed within
the time periods required by the SEC. |
|
|
|
|
We have completed the integration of the operations from California to Connecticut and
all accounting and reporting is centralized within the Connecticut location. |
|
|
|
|
We have implemented a strict warranty return policy which is designed to track and
monitor all warranty returns and provide the reporting information required for the
warranty reserve on a timely basis. |
Except as described above, there has been no change in our internal control over financial
reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal
control over financial reporting.
ITEM 8B. OTHER ITEMS
None.
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PART III.
ITEM 9. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS
Directors and Executive Officers.
The names of directors and executive officers and certain information about each person is set
forth below:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Name |
|
Age |
|
Principal Occupation |
Scott L. Glenn
|
|
|
56 |
|
|
Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer and Business Executive |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Eric B. Freedus
|
|
|
56 |
|
|
Director, Attorney |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
H.M. Busby
|
|
|
67 |
|
|
Director, Private Investor |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Michael Trinkle
|
|
|
53 |
|
|
Director, Business Executive |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ellen M. Preston
|
|
|
51 |
|
|
Director, Business Consultant |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Edward J. Steube
|
|
|
62 |
|
|
Director, President of Allergy Control Products, Inc. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Michael Walsh
|
|
|
46 |
|
|
Director, Business Executive |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Francesca DiNota
|
|
|
43 |
|
|
Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bret Megargel
|
|
|
36 |
|
|
Vice President, Secretary |
Scott L. Glenn was elected to the Board and appointed Chairman, President and Chief Executive
Officer of Planet in November 2004. Since October 2000 he, or an affiliated entity controlled by
him, has been the Manager and a member of Allergy Free, LLC. Mr. Glenn is also the Managing Partner
of Windamere Venture Partners, and has been since 1996. He also currently serves as a director and
founder of GlobalEdge, Inc., Kanisa Pharmaceuticals, Cadence Pharmaceuticals, Oculir, Inc., Somaxon
Pharmaceuticals. Previously, from 1988 until 1995, Mr. Glenn served as President/CEO, and then
Chairman of Quidel Corporation, a leading point of care diagnostic business. Before serving in
those capacities from 1983 through 1988, Mr. Glenn was vice president of development/operations of
Quidel. From 1984 to 1992, Mr. Glenn served in numerous management positions, including
Division/General Manager at Allergan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Mr. Glenn has a Bachelor of Science
degree in Finance and Accounting from California State University at Fullerton.
Eric B. Freedus was elected to the Board in January 2005. Mr. Freedus has been an attorney in
private practice since 1974 and is currently the president of the law firm of Frank and Freedus,
APC. Mr. Freedus currently focuses his law practice in the area of special education litigation.
Mr. Freedus received his undergraduate degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo in
1971 and his law degree from the University of Toledo in 1974.
H. M. Mac Busby has been a director of the Company since August 1997 when he was elected by the
members of the Board of Directors to fill a vacancy on the Board. Mr. Busby was President and Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company from February 2003 until November
2004. In May 2003, Mr. Busby was appointed Secretary of the Company. Mr. Busby began his career in
1966 at Wisconsin Centrifugal, Inc. which included the position of Manager of Industrial and Public
Relations. Mr. Busby has also served as Vice President of Human Relations and Administration for
MCA Financial, Inc.,
a subsidiary of MCA, Inc. Mr. Busby was Chairman of Sun Protective International and Sun-Gard USA.
Mr. Busby earned his B.S. in Business Administration from Indiana University.
Michael A. Trinkle currently serves as President of Conception Technologies, LP, and has held the
position since 1993. Mr. Trinkle was also a member of Allergy Free, LLC, and served as its
President from August 2001 to March 31, 2004. During the 15 years prior to joining Conception
Technologies, LP, Mr. Trinkle was employed by Allergan Pharmaceuticals where he held management
positions in the areas of operations, sales, marketing, and quality assurance. Mr. Trinkle was
elected to the Board in November 2004.
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Ellen M. Preston was a member of Allergy Free, LLC, since October 2000. In addition to being a
member of Allergy Free, LLC, since 1998, Ms. Preston has been a business consultant advising
medical device companies in the areas of strategic market assessment, business development, brand
development and strategy, and communications. From 2000 until 2002, Ms. Preston was a venture
partner with Windamere Venture Partners. While with Windamere Venture Partners, Ms. Preston was a
founder of Dexcom, Inc., a corporation engaged in the development of an implantable glucose sensor,
and founded Miramedica, Inc. a company specializing in computer-aided detection. Ms. Preston served
as interim president of Miramedica, Inc., which was sold to Kodak in 2003. From 1997-1998, Ms.
Preston was Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Amira Medical, Inc. She held a similar
position with Biopsys Medical, Inc. from 1996-1997. Ms. Preston was elected to the Board in
November 2004.
Edward Steube served as Chief Executive Officer and Director of Allergy Control Products since
2002. Prior to Joining ACP, he was a member of executive management of New York Bancorp, and prior
to that a Principal in the investment banking division of Kidder Peabody and Co, Inc., a subsidiary
of GE Capital. Mr. Steube has a B.A. from Princeton University.
Michael Walsh was most recently Executive Chairman at Prometheus Laboratories, a specialty
pharmaceutical company, where he also held the positions of President, Chief Operating Officers,
and Chief Executive Officer. Previously, Mr. Walsh was with Quidel Corporation in a number of
senior executive roles including Director of Worldwide Marketing and Business Development and
Director of European Operations. Mr. Walsh has a B.S. from the University of Notre Dame and an
M.B.A. from Pepperdine University.
From 1998 through early 2005, Francesca DiNota served in various positions, lastly as Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer of Optima, Inc., a privately held ophthalmic goods
manufacturer and distributor. Prior to that, Ms. DiNota worked as a certified public accountant
for Capossela, Cohen, LLC, a regional public accounting firm. Ms. DiNota graduated from Iona
College with a BBA in accounting. Ms. DiNota is a certified public accountant qualified in the
State of New York and the State of Connecticut.
Bret Megargel most recently served from 2002 to 2004 as Vice President of Business Development for
Avera Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a private pharmaceutical development company. Mr. Megargel is a
co-founder of Avera, and during his tenure led the successful licensing or acquisition of three
novel pharmaceutical products from global pharmaceutical companies with combined deal value of
greater than US$100 million. Prior to the founding of Avera, Mr. Megargel served as a Venture
Partner for Windamere Venture Partners, from 1999 to 2003, during his tenure, he served as Vice
President of Business Development for MD Edge, Inc., and Director of Business Development for
Converge Medical, Inc., and was a member of the founding team of Dexcom, Inc. From 1991 to 1996,
Mr. Megargel served as a consultant for Marketing Corporation of America, where he was a case
manager for product development, licensing and acquisition, and marketing strategy projects for
market leading healthcare clients. Mr. Megargel holds a B.A. in Economics from Dartmouth College,
and an M.B.A. from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business.
Board Meetings and Committees
The Board of Directors has an Audit Committee, a Compensation Committee and Nominating Committee.
During 2005, The Board of Directors met and approved the following charters and policies: Audit
Committee Charter, Compensation Committee Charter, Nominating and Governance Committee Charter,
Security Trading Policy and Corporate Ethics and Governance Policy.
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During 2005, each Board member attended 75% or more of the aggregate of the meetings of the Board,
and of the meetings of the committees on which he or she served, held during the period for which
he or she was a member, respectively.
The Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed the audited financial statements with management,
and the Audit Committee has discussed with the independent registered accounting firm the matters
required to be discussed under SAS 61. Further the Audit Committee has received the written
disclosures and the letter from the independent registered accounting firm required in the
Independence Standards Board Standard #1 and has discussed with the independent registered
accounting firm their independence. Based on the review of the financial statements and
discussions with management and the independent registered accounting firm, the audit committee
recommended to the Board of Directors that the audited financial statements be included in this
annual report. The Audit Committee is comprised of Mike Trinkle and H. M. Busby. Mr. Busby, as
former Chief Financial Officer of Planet, serves as the committees financial expert.
Code of Conduct and Ethics
Our Board of Directors has adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to all of our Directors, officers
and employees. The Code is available in print, without charge, to any stockholder who requests a
copy by writing to us at Planet Technologies, Inc., c/o Allergy Control Products, Inc., 96 Danbury
Road, Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877, Attention: Investor Relations. Each of our Directors,
officers, including our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and all of our other
principal executive officers and employees is required to be familiar with the Code of Ethics and
to certify compliance annually. There have not been any waivers of the Code of Ethics relating to
any of our executive officers or Directors in the past year.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act (Section 16(a)) requires the Companys directors and executive
officers, and persons who own more than ten percent (10%) of a registered class of the Companys
equity securities, to file with the SEC initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in
ownership of Common Stock and other equity securities of the Company. Officers, directors, and
greater than ten percent (10%) shareholders are required by SEC regulation to furnish the Company
with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file.
To the Companys knowledge, based solely on a review of the copies of such reports furnished to the
Company and written representations that no other reports were required, during the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2005, all Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to its officers,
directors and greater than ten percent (10%) beneficial owners were filed.
ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Compensation of Directors and Executive Officers
Directors and Executive Officers may be granted options to purchase Common Stock under the
Companys 2000 Stock Incentive Plan (Plan). As of August 2005, the Shareholders approved an
amendment to the 2000 Incentive Plan to increase the authorized number of shares to 350,000 shares.
On August 10, 2005,
the Board of Directors approved an increase to the authorized number of shares from 350,000 to
500,000, which is subject to shareholder approval at the next annual shareholders meeting.
During 2005, the Board granted stock options to (a) Eric Freedus to purchase 10,500 shares of
Planet common stock at an exercise price of $3.00 per share as compensation for serving as a
director, (b) Mr. Busby, Mr. Trinkle, Mr. Walsh and Ms. Preston to purchase 10,000 shares each of
Planet common stock at an exercise price of $3.00 per share as compensation for serving as a
directors, (c) Ms. White to purchase 30,000 shares at an exercise price of $3.00 for serving as an
officer of the Company, (d) Mr. Megargel to purchase 30,000 shares at an exercise price of $3.00
per share as compensation for serving
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as officer of the Company and an additional 18,000 shares at
an exercise price of $2.70 per share, (e) Mr. Glenn to purchase 25,000 shares of Planet common
stock at an exercise price of $3.00 per share as compensation for serving as an officer of the
Company and an additional 74,000 shares at an exercise price of $2.70 per share, (f) Ms. DiNota to
purchase 35,000 shares at $2.70 for serving as Chief Financial Officer, and (g) Mr. Steube to
purchase 120,000 shares at $2.70 per share for serving as President and CEO of ACP. Some of the
options granted to directors and officers were in excess of the shareholder approved Plan limits.
Options granted in excess of the Plan limits are subject to the approval of shareholders at the
next annual shareholders meeting.
Directors are reimbursed for reasonable travel expenses incurred in connection with attendance at
Board meetings, or any committee meetings, or otherwise in connection with their service as a
director.
Compensation of Executive Officers
The following table sets forth, for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003
certain compensation awarded or paid to, or earned by the Companys Executive Officers.
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Summary Compensation Table
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Annual Compensation |
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Long-Term Compensation |
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Other |
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Restricted |
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Securities |
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Annual |
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Stock |
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Underlying |
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LTIP |
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All Other |
Name and Principal Position |
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Year |
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Salary ($) |
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Bonus ($) |
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Compensation ($) |
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Awards ($) |
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Options/SARs(#) |
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Payouts ($) |
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Compensation ($) |
Scott Glenn |
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2005 |
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$ |
1,289 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
99,000 |
(1) |
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$ |
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$ |
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Chairman, Chief
Executive |
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2004 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
100,543 |
(2) |
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$ |
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$ |
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Officer |
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2003 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Edward J. Steube |
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2005 |
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$ |
73,076 |
(3) |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
120,000 |
(3) |
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$ |
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$ |
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Chief Executive Officer, |
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2004 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Subsidiary |
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2003 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Bret Megargel |
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2005 |
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$ |
155,135 |
(4) |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
48,000 |
(4) |
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$ |
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$ |
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Vice President, |
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2004 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Secretary Until 4/18/06 |
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2003 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Francesca DiNota |
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2005 |
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$ |
43,846 |
(5) |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
35,000 |
(5) |
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$ |
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$ |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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2004 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Secretary as of 4/18/06 |
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2003 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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H.M. Busby |
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2005 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
10,500 |
(6) |
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$ |
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$ |
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Former Chief Executive |
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2004 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
29,630 |
(8) |
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$ |
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$ |
500 |
(7) |
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$ |
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$ |
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Officer, President and
Chief Financial Officer |
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2003 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
31,677 |
(9) |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Robert J. Petcavich |
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2005 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Former Chairman and |
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2004 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
500 |
(7) |
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$ |
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$ |
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Chief Technical Officer |
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2003 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
47,180 |
(9) |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Richard C. Bernier |
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2005 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Former Chief Executive |
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2004 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Officer and President |
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2003 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
19,125 |
(9) |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Leslie White |
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2005 |
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$ |
29,670 |
(10) |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
30,000 |
(11) |
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$ |
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$ |
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Former Chief Financial |
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2004 |
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$ |
52,031 |
(10) |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Officer and Secretary |
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2003 |
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$ |
51,445 |
(10) |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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(1) |
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Represents options granted January 25, 2005 for 25,000 shares at an exercise price of
$3.50 and begin vesting on January 25, 2006. Options granted on August 10, 2005 for 74,000
shares at an exercise price of $2.70 which begin vesting on August 10, 2006 are subject to
approval by the shareholders at the next annual meeting. |
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(2) |
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Represents options granted on November 30, 2004, with an exercise price of $3.50 per
share. 25,136 of the Options granted vested upon grant, with the balance commencing
vesting on November 30, 2005. |
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(3) |
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Represents compensation paid from date of Merger on August 11, 2005 through December
31, 2005 and stock options granted on August 10, 2005 at an exercise price of $2.70 per
share which begin vesting on August 10, 2006, 16,613 of which are in excess of Plan limits
and subject to shareholder approval at the next shareholders meeting. |
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(4) |
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Represents compensation paid to Mr. Megargel as Vice President of Marketing and
Business Development and 30,000 options granted January 25, 2005, with an exercise price
of $3.00 which are fully vested as of December 31, 2005. Options granted on August 10,
2005 for 18,000 shares, with an exercise price of $2.70 which begin vesting on August 10,
2006 are in excess of current Plan limits and subject to shareholder approval at the next
annual meeting. |
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Represents compensation from date of Merger on August 11, 2005 through December 31,
2005 and options granted on August 10, 2005, with an exercise price of $2.70 per share
which begin vesting on August 10, 2006, all of which are in excess of Plan limits and are
subject to shareholder approval at the next shareholders meeting. |
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(6) |
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Represents options granted November 17, 2004, for compensation as a director. |
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(7) |
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Represents options granted January 25, 2005, for compensation as a director. |
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(8) |
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Represents consulting fees paid to Mr. Busby for his services in 2004. |
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(9) |
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Represents consulting fees paid for their services in 2003. |
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(10) |
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Ms. White is employed by Conception Technologies, L.P., a California limited
partnership, and for the past three years has devoted approximately fifty percent (50%) of
her time to the Allergy Free business (and after December 1, 2004 to the business of
Planet Technologies, Inc.) Allergy Free and Planet reimbursed Conception for
approximately fifty percent (50%) of the compensation Conception pays to Ms. White as
reflected in the table. In 2005, Ms. White resigned as Chief Financial Officer and the
table reflects compensation paid to her until her date of resignation on August 31, 2005. |
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(11) |
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Represents options granted January 25, 2005, with an exercise price of $3.00. |
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Stock Option Grants and Exercises
The Companys Executive Officers are eligible for grants of options under the Companys 2000 Stock
Incentive Plan (Plan). As of December 31, 2005, there were no shares available for grant under
the Plan, which was expanded by the Board of Directors to 500,000 in August 2005. Grants in excess
of Plan limits are subject to approval by the shareholders at the next annual shareholders meeting
and are not reflected in the following tables.
The following table sets forth information with respect to the number of securities underlying
exercised options held by the Executive Officers as of December 31, 2005, and the value of
unexercised in-the-money options (i.e., options for which the current market value of the Common
Stock underlying such options exceeds the exercise price):
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No. of Securities |
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Percent of Total |
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Exercise |
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Underlying |
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Options Granted |
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Price |
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Name |
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Options |
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to Employees |
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($/share) |
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Expiration Date |
Scott Glenn |
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25,000 |
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6.4 |
% |
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$ |
3.50 |
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January 25, 2015 |
Chief Executive Officer |
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74,000 |
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18.8 |
% |
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$ |
2.70 |
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August 10, 2015 |
Bret Megargel |
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30,000 |
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7.6 |
% |
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$ |
3.00 |
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January 25, 2015 |
Secretary |
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18,000 |
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4.6 |
% |
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$ |
2.70 |
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August 10, 2015 |
Francesca DiNota |
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35,000 |
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8.9 |
% |
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$ |
2.70 |
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August 10, 2015 |
Chief Financial Officer |
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Edward J. Steube |
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120,000 |
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30.5 |
% |
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$ |
2.00 |
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August 10, 2015 |
Chief Executive
Officer, Subsidiary |
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Aggregated Option Exercises Last Fiscal Year and Fiscal Year End Option Values
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Shares |
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Number of Securities |
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Value of Unexercised In-the- |
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Acquired |
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Underlying Unexercised |
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Money Options at Fiscal Year |
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on |
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Value |
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Options at Fiscal Year End (2)} |
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Exercise(#) |
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Realized |
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Exercisable |
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Unexercisable |
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Exercisable |
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Unexercisable |
Bret Megargel |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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30,000 |
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$ |
0 |
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$ |
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Scott Glenn |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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27,230 |
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172,313 |
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$ |
0 |
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$ |
22,220 |
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Edward J. Steube |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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120,000 |
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$ |
0 |
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$ |
36,000 |
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Francesca DiNota |
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-0- |
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-0- |
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35,000 |
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$ |
0 |
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$ |
10,500 |
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(1) |
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Calculated based on the estimated fair market value of the Companys Common Stock as of December 31, 2005, less the exercise price payable upon
the exercise of such options. Such estimated fair market value as of December 31, 2005, was $3.00, the last transaction price posted at the close
of trading on December 31, 2005. |
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Description of Employee Benefit Plans:
2000 Stock Incentive Plan
In 2000, the Company established a stock option plan, the 2000 Stock Option Plan, which provided
for 500,000 shares of common stock for issuance. At the time of the merger with Allergy Free in
2004, the Plan was amended increase the number of shares available to 5,000,000 shares, which were
converted to 100,000 shares after the 50:1 stock split. During 2005, the Plan was again amended to
increase the number of shares available under the Plan to 350,000. The 2000 Option Plan provides
for the discretionary grant of options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), and stock bonuses to
employees and directors of and consultants to the Company. Options granted under the 2000 Plan may
be either incentive stock options, as defined in Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended (the Code), or non-statutory stock options.
At December 31, 2005, options granted by the Board Of Directors exceeded Plan authorized shares by
154,113 shares in excess of the Plan limit were granted by the Board of Directors which are subject
to Shareholder approval during the next annual Shareholders meeting.
The purpose of the 2000 Stock Option Plan is to attract and retain qualified personnel, to provide
additional incentives to employees, officers, directors and consultants of the Company and to
promote the success of the Companys business. Under the Plan, Planet may grant or issue incentive
stock options and non-statutory stock options to eligible participants, provided that incentive
stock options may only be granted to employees of Planet. The 2000 Stock Option Plan also allows
shares of common stock to be issued under a Stock Bonus Program through direct and immediate
issuances. Similar to stock options granted under the Plan, stock bonus awards may be subjected to
a vesting schedule determined by the Board of Directors. Option grants under the Plan are
discretionary. Options granted are subject to vesting as determined by the Board, provided that
the option vests as to at least 20% of the shares subject to the option per year. The maximum term
of a stock option is ten years, but if the optionee at the time of grant has voting power over more
than 10% of the Companys outstanding capital stock, the maximum term is five years. If an
optionee terminates his or her service to Planet, such optionee may exercise only those option
shares vested as of the date of termination, and must affect such exercise within the period of
time after termination set forth in the optionees option. The exercise price of incentive stock
options granted must be at least equal to the fair market value of the Common Stock of the Company
on the date of grant. The exercise price of options granted to an optionee who owns stock
possessing more than 10% of the voting power of Planets outstanding capital stock must equal at
least 110% of the fair market value of the common stock on the date of grant. Payment of the
exercise price may be made in cash, by delivery of other shares of the Companys common stock or by
any other form of legal consideration that may be acceptable to the Board.
401(k) Plan
The Company provides a defined contribution 401(k) savings plan (the 401(k) Plan) in which all
full-time employees of the Company are eligible to participate. Eligible employees are permitted
to contribute pre-tax salary to the 401(k) Plan subject to IRS limitations. Company contributions
to the 401(k) Plan are at the discretion of the Board of Directors. There have been no Company
contributions to the 401(k) Plan in 2005 or 2004.
Employment Agreements and Change in Control Arrangements
The Company has entered into an employment agreement with Scott L. Glenn as President/CEO and
Chairman of the Board of the Company for a three-year period, which expires on November 29, 2007.
The Company has agreed to pay Mr. Glenn a salary of $100 per month (plus healthcare and other
benefits) until
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it is determined by the Board that the Company can afford to pay compensation
comparable to CEOs of other similar companies. In exchange for foregoing a salary, the Company
granted to Mr. Glenn stock options exercisable at the then fair market value at such time as may be
required to main the aggregate number of stock options granted to Mr. Glenn an amount not less than
five (5%) percent of the issued and outstanding stock of the Company (on a fully diluted basis)
during his three year term of employment.
During 2005, the Company entered into an employment agreement with the Subsidiarys President and
Chief Executive Officer and director for a four-year period, which expires in 2009. The contract
provides for an annual salary of $200,000 (plus healthcare and other benefits) as well as a
discretionary bonus for superior performance for exceeding sales, gross profits and profits plans
for the year. The Company also granted stock options to acquire 120,000 shares of the Companys
common stock at $2.70 per share with 25% of the options vesting on August 10, 2006, and the balance
at the rate of 1/36 th of the balance per month, subject to any acceleration
as provided under the Companys 2000 Stock Option Plan.
In January 2005, the Company agreed to employ Bret Megargel as Vice President of Marketing and
Business Development, effective February 1, 2005, at an annualized salary of $96,000. In March
2005, Mr. Megargels annual salary was increased to $192,000 and 30,000 shares of stock options at
$3.00 with accelerated vesting if certain marketing and development objectives were met by year
end. These options became fully vested in December 2005. In December 2005, Mr. Megargels
compensation was reduced to $100 per month and he was issued 18,000 additional stock options to
purchase the Companys stock at $2.70 per shares under standard vesting as provided by the
Companys 2000 Stock Option Plan.
The Company has entered into a Consulting Agreement with Leslie White to which she retains the
30,000 options granted to her as Chief Financial Officer plus an hourly rate to be determined.
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ITEM. 11 SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND
MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCK HOLDER MATTERS
Equity Compensation Plan Information
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(a) |
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(b) |
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(c) |
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Number of securities |
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Number of |
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Weighted- |
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remaining available for |
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securities to be |
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average exercise |
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future issuance under |
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issued upon |
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price of |
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equity compensation |
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exercise of |
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outstanding |
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plans (excluding |
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outstanding options, |
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options, warrants |
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securities reflected in |
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Plan category |
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warrants and rights |
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and rights |
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column (a)) |
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Equity compensation
plans approved by security
holders |
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343,500 |
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$ |
3.90 |
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None (2) |
Equity compensation
plans not approved by
security holders (1) |
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154,113 |
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$ |
2.70 |
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N/A |
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Total |
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497,613 |
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$ |
3.53 |
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None (2) |
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(1) |
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As of April 10, 2006, the Company has granted options exceeding
the number of shares authorized by the shareholders under the
2000 Stock Incentive Plan by 154,113 shares. The Board has
approved an amendment to the plan to increase the authorized
number of shares to 500,000 shares, which will be submitted to
the shareholders for approval at the next meeting of
shareholders. |
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(2) |
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The Company does not have any securities available for issuance
under the 2000 Stock Option Plan. |
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the ownership of the Companys Stock
as of March 1, 2006 by: (i) each director and nominee for director; (ii) each of the Executive
Officers named in the Summary Compensation Table; (iii) all executive officers and directors of the
Company as a group; and (iv) all those known by the Company to be beneficial owners of more than
five percent (5%) of any class of the Companys Stock, based upon information reported to the
Company or publicly available reports filed with the SEC.
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Beneficial Ownership |
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Percentage of Class |
Title of Class |
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Name and Address of Beneficial Owner |
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Number of Shares (1) |
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Owned (2) |
Common |
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Scott L. Glenn (3) |
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1,690,807 |
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42.1 |
% |
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6402 Cardeno Drive
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La Jolla, CA 92037 |
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Common |
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Eric B. Freedus (4) |
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4,138 |
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0.1 |
% |
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1202 Ketner Blvd., Ste. 6000
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San Diego, CA 92101 |
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Common |
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H.M. Busby (5) |
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5,568 |
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0.1 |
% |
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3852 Alameda Place
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San Diego, CA 92103 |
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Common |
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Michael A. Trinkle (5) |
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60,267 |
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1.5 |
% |
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3495 Via Zara Court
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Fallbrook, CA 92028 |
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Common |
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Ellen Preston (5) |
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47,816 |
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1.2 |
% |
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1825 Sheridan Avenue
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San Diego, CA 92103 |
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Common |
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Brett Megarge(6)l |
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30,000 |
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0.7 |
% |
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3912 Alameda Place
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San Diego, CA 92103 |
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Common |
|
All executive officers and directors as a group |
|
|
1,838,598 |
|
|
|
45.2 |
% |
Common |
|
John Dawson |
|
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600,000 |
|
|
|
15.1 |
% |
|
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Shorehaven Road
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|
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Southport, CT 06855 |
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|
|
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Common |
|
William and Lisa Barkett |
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308,456 |
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|
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7.7 |
% |
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7544 Eads #F
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La Jolla, CA 92037 |
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Common |
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Windamere III, LLC (7) |
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886,000 |
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22.2 |
% |
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6402 Cardeno Dr.
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La Jolla, CA 92037 |
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Common |
|
Fog City Fund, LLC |
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500,000 |
|
|
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12.5 |
% |
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2100 Green Street, #102
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San Francisco, CA 94123 |
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(1) |
|
This table is based upon information supplied by officers, directors and principal shareholders
and Schedules 13D and 13G filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC). Unless
otherwise indicated in the footnotes to this table and subject to community property laws where
applicable, the Company believes that each of the shareholders named in this table has sole voting
and investment power with respect to the shares indicated as beneficially owned. These amounts
included shares granted under the 2000 Stock Option Plan in excess of Plan limits which are subject
to the approval of shareholders at the next annual meeting. |
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(2) |
|
Percentage ownership is based upon the shares outstanding on April 10, 2006. |
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(3) |
|
Includes 770,806 shares owned by AF Partners, LLC, which is controlled by Mr. Glenn and 886,000
shares owned by Windamere III, LLC, over which Mr. Glenn shares control (see Note (7) below).
Includes options to purchase 34,001 shares which began vesting in 2005. Does not include 74,000
shares which expire on August 10, 2015 and which begin vesting on August 10, 2006. |
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(4) |
|
Includes vested portion of 500 shares issuable upon exercise of stock options which expire on
January 18, 2015, and which began vesting on January 18, 2006 and 10,000 shares issuable upon
exercise of stock options which expire on January 25, 2015, and which began vesting on January 25,
2006. |
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(5) |
|
Includes vested portion of 10,000 shares issuable upon exercise of stock options which expire
on January 25, 2015, which began vesting on January 25, 2006. |
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(6) |
|
Includes 30,000 options granted on January 25, 2005 which became fully vested on December 31,
2005. Does not include 18,000 options granted on August 10, 2005 which begin vesting on August 10,
2006 and are subject to shareholders approval at the next shareholders meeting. |
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(7) |
|
Windamere III, LLC, is under the joint control of Mr. Glenn and St. Paul Travelers Companies,
Inc., its affiliates Split-Rock Partners, LLC, and St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company,
whose business address is 385 Washington Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102. |
ITEM 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.
On November 30, 2004, Planet acquired all of the assets of Allergy Free, LLC, which is the
historical business described in this 10-KSB for approximately 1.65 million shares of Planet stock
(after giving effect to the reverse stock split), a convertible note of $274,300, and assumption of
debt. The transaction was completed pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement between Planet and
Allergy Free, LLC. (Agreement) As a result of the acquisition, Allergy Frees historical
financial information is included in the consolidated financial results of Planet. Allergy Free,
LLC, was and is controlled by Scott Glenn, who became Planets Chairman, President and CEO.
Windamere III, LLC acquired 586,000 common stock shares in the Company which increased its holding
in the Company to 22.2% of the outstanding shares. Fog City Fund, LLC acquired 500,000 common
stock shares in the Company. With this acquisition, Fog City now owns 12.5% of the Companys
common stock.
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During 2005, the Company sublet their California office space from a related party in the amount of
$109,554.
ITEM 13. EXHIBITS.
(a) 1. Financial Statements. Financial statements are attached as the Appendix to this report. The
index to the financial statements is found on page F-1 of the Appendix.
2. Exhibits.
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Exhibit Number |
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Description. |
2.1(8)
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Asset Purchase Agreement dated March 18, 2004, between the Company and Allergy Free. |
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2.2(12)
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Amendments to Asset Purchase Agreement dated March 18, 2004. |
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2.3(14)
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|
Form of Agreement and Plan of Merger dated March 7, 2005, with Allergy Control
Products and Jonathon T. Dawson. |
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3.1(1)
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|
Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant. |
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3.2(1)
|
|
Restated Bylaws of the Registrant. |
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3.3(11)
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|
Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation of Company dated November 30,
2004. |
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4.1
|
|
Reference is made to Exhibits 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3. |
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4.2(1)
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|
Specimen Stock Certificate. |
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10.1(1)
|
|
Form of Indemnity Agreement entered into between the Registrant and certain of its
executive officers and directors. |
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|
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10.5(1)
|
|
Agreement to Assign Proprietary Rights between the Registrant and Dr. Robert J.
Petcavich. |
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|
|
10.8(3)
|
|
Registrants 2000 Stock Incentive Plan (the 2000 Plan). |
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|
|
10.9(3)
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|
Form of Incentive Stock Option Grant under the 2000 Plan. |
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|
|
10.10(3)
|
|
Form of Non-statutory Stock Option Grant under the 2000 Plan. |
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|
|
10.11(5)
|
|
Warrant to purchase Common Stock, March 20, 2001, issued by the Registrant to LBC Capital Resources, Inc. |
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10.12(6)
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|
Form of Sale and License Agreement dated March 2003 with Agway, Inc. (animal feed products). |
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|
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10.13(6)
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|
Form of Sale and License Agreement dated March 2003 with Agway, Inc. (fruit and vegetable products). |
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|
|
10.14(6)
|
|
Form of First Amendment to License Agreement with Agway, Inc. |
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|
|
10.16(6)(7)
|
|
Form of Purchase Sale and License Agreement dated May 1, 2003, with Ryer Enterprises, LLC. |
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|
|
Exhibit Number |
|
Description. |
10.17(9)
|
|
Form of Amendment dated January 31, 2004, to Purchase, Sale and License Agreement with Ryer Enterprises, LLC. |
|
|
|
10.18(10)
|
|
Form of Royalty Contract dated on or about June 2004 with Ryer, Inc. |
|
|
|
10.19(13)
|
|
Form of Employment Agreement with Scott Glenn. |
|
|
|
10.20(13)
|
|
Form of subscription agreement for 2004 private placement. |
|
|
|
10.22 (14)
|
|
Form of Sub-Lease Agreement dated November 1, 2003, with Conception Technologies, L.P. |
|
|
|
10.23 (14)
|
|
Form of License Agreement dated January 1, 1997, and amendments thereto, with Rick L. Chapman. |
|
|
|
10.24 (14)
|
|
Form of Supply Agreement dated January 27, 2004, with American Metal Filter Company. |
|
|
|
10.25 (14)
|
|
Form of Royalty Liquidation Trust dated as of November 29, 2004, with U.S. Bank. |
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|
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10.26 (14)
|
|
Form of employment agreement effective February 1, 2005, with Bret Megargel |
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|
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10.27(15)
|
|
Form of employment agreement effective August 2005, with Edward Steube |
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|
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10.28
|
|
Form of employment agreement effective October 1, 2005, with Tina Mendoza |
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|
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10.29
|
|
Form of agreement effective August 2005, with Crystal Research. |
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|
|
11.1(2)(4)
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Statement of Computation of Common and Common Equivalent Shares. |
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|
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14.1 (14)
|
|
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. |
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|
|
23.1 (15)
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|
Consent of J.H. Cohn LLP. |
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|
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31.1
|
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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|
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31.2
|
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32.1
|
|
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32.2
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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(1) |
|
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrants Registration Statement on Form SB-2, as amended (No.
33-91984 LA) and incorporated herein by reference. |
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(2) |
|
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference. |
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(3) |
|
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrants Registration Statement on Form S-8
(No. 333-38500) filed on June 2, 2000 and incorporated herein by reference. |
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(4) |
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Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for
the quarter ended June 30, 2000. |
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(5) |
|
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for
the quarter ended March 31, 2001. |
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(6) |
|
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference. |
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(7) |
|
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for
the quarter ended March 31, 2003. |
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(8) |
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Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrants Form 8K filed March 23, 2004 Report. |
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(9) |
|
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the
quarter ended December 31, 2003. |
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(10) |
|
Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for
the quarter ended June 30, 2004. |
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(11) |
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Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrants Form 8K filed December 16, 2004 Report. |
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(12) |
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Previously filed as an exhibit to Registrants Proxy Statement dated October 20, 2004. |
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(13) |
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Previously filed as an exhibit to Registrants SB-2 dated February 4, 2005. |
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(14) |
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Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the
quarter ended December 31, 2004. |
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(15) |
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Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrants SB-2/A dated October 12, 2005. |
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
Audit Fees
For professional services rendered by the independent registered public accounting firm for the
audit of the Companys annual financial statements and review of financial statements included in
the Companys Form 10-QSB. The aggregate fees billed or to be billed by the Companys independent
registered public accounting firm, J.H. Cohn LLP, for 2005 and 2004 were $175,930 and $34,300,
respectively.
Audit Related Fees
The aggregate fees billed in 2005 and 2004 by the Companys independent registered public
accounting firm for assurance and related services by the independent registered public accounting
firm that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the Companys
financial statements are in the amount of $8,500 and $10,660, respectively.
Tax Fees
No fees were billed in 2005 and 2004 by the Companys independent registered public accounting firm
for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning.
All Other Fees
No fees were billed in 2005 and 2004 by the Companys independent registered public accounting firm
for any other services, other than Audit Fees and Audit Related Fees.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto
duly authorized.
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PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
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Dated May 11, 2006
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By: /s/ Scott L. Glenn |
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Scott L. Glenn |
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Chief Executive Officer |
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Dated May 11, 2006
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By: /s/ Francesca DiNota |
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Francesca DiNota |
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Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer |
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been
signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the
dates indicated.
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Signature |
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Title |
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Date |
/s/ Ellen Preston
Ellen Preston
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Director
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May 11, 2006 |
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/s/ H. M. Busby
H. M. Busby
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Director
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May 11, 2006 |
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/s/ Michael Trinkle
Michael Trinkle
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Director
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May 11, 2006 |
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/s/ Eric Freedus
Eric Freedus
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Director
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May 11, 2006 |
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/s/ Mike Walsh
Mike Walsh
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Director
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May 11, 2006 |
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Director
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May 11, 2006 |
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ITEM 7 OF FORM 10-KSB
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F-2 |
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Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes: |
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F-3 |
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F-4 |
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F-5 |
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F-6 |
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F-7 |
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F-1
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors
Planet Technologies, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Planet Technologies, Inc. and
Subsidiary as of December 31, 2005, and the related consolidated statements of operations,
shareholders equity (deficiency) and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004.
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An
audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
consolidated financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used
and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of Planet Technologies, Inc. as of December 31, 2005, and
their results of operations and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company
will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2, the Company has experienced recurring net
losses resulting in an accumulated deficit of $5,210,891 as of December 31, 2005. In addition, the
Company has a working capital deficiency of $303,717 as of December 31, 2005. These conditions
raise substantial doubt about the Companys ability to continue as a going concern. Managements
plans regarding these matters are also described in Note 2. The consolidated financial statements
do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ J.H. Cohn LLP
Jericho, New York
April 11, 2006
F-2
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 2005
|
|
|
|
|
ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
Current assets: |
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
436,844 |
|
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,311 |
|
|
274,727 |
|
Inventory, net |
|
|
577,332 |
|
Other current assets |
|
|
115,560 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets |
|
|
1,404,463 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property and equipment, net |
|
|
70,756 |
|
Intangibles, net |
|
|
1,441,904 |
|
Goodwill |
|
|
1,363,025 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
4,280,148 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable |
|
$ |
1,153,831 |
|
Accrued expenses |
|
|
349,344 |
|
Derivative liability |
|
|
118,282 |
|
Accrued warrant liability |
|
|
67,500 |
|
Current portion of note and capital lease |
|
|
19,223 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities |
|
|
1,708,180 |
|
Convertible note payable to shareholder |
|
|
81,606 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities |
|
|
1,789,786 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shareholders equity: |
|
|
|
|
Preferred stock, no par value, 4,250,000 shares authorized, no
shares issued or outstanding |
|
|
|
|
Series A convertible preferred stock, no par value, 750,000 shares
authorized, no shares issued or outstanding |
|
|
|
|
Common stock, no par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized,
3,986,368 shares issued and outstanding |
|
|
7,693,296 |
|
Additional paid-in capital |
|
|
7,957 |
|
Accumulated deficit |
|
|
(5,210,891 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Total shareholders equity |
|
|
2,490,362 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
4,280,148 |
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-3
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005 AND 2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2004 |
|
Net sales |
|
$ |
3,923,498 |
|
|
$ |
1,180,382 |
|
Cost of sales |
|
|
2,205,079 |
|
|
|
407,811 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
|
1,718,419 |
|
|
|
772,571 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling |
|
|
1,081,233 |
|
|
|
597,575 |
|
General and administrative |
|
|
2,001,803 |
|
|
|
701,237 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Totals |
|
|
3,083,036 |
|
|
|
1,298,812 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss from operations |
|
|
(1,364,617 |
) |
|
|
(526,241 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other income (expense): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Loss) gain on sale of assets |
|
|
(47,414 |
) |
|
|
899 |
|
Other expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(50,543 |
) |
Interest expense |
|
|
(14,558 |
) |
|
|
(197,673 |
) |
Charge for change in derivative liability |
|
|
(81,606 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Totals |
|
|
(143,578 |
) |
|
|
(247,317 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
$ |
(1,508,195 |
) |
|
$ |
(773,558 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss per share, basic and diluted |
|
$ |
(0.52 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.46 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares used in computing net loss
per share attributable to common shareholders, basic
and diluted |
|
|
2,902,613 |
|
|
|
1,687,270 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-4
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005 AND 2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common Stock |
|
|
Additional |
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Paid-in Capital |
|
|
Deficit |
|
|
Total |
|
Beginning, January 1, 2004 |
|
|
1,655,670 |
|
|
$ |
2,310,885 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(2,929,138 |
) |
|
$ |
(618,253 |
) |
Common stock issued in
association with the reverse
acquisition, at $1.39 per share |
|
|
130,691 |
|
|
|
182,411 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
182,411 |
|
Issuance of common stock for
cash, at $2.50 per share |
|
|
258,000 |
|
|
|
645,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
645,000 |
|
Common stock issued for services
rendered, at $2.50 per share |
|
|
24,000 |
|
|
|
60,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
60,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(773,558 |
) |
|
|
(773,558 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2004 |
|
|
2,068,361 |
|
|
|
3,198,296 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,702,696 |
) |
|
|
(504,400 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance of common stock for
cash, at $2.50 per share |
|
|
1,318,007 |
|
|
|
3,295,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,295,000 |
|
Issuance of common stock for
investment in ACP, at $2.00 per
share |
|
|
600,000 |
|
|
|
1,200,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,200,000 |
|
Fair value of stock options
issued to non-employees for
services at $2.71
per share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
7,957 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,957 |
|
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,508,195 |
) |
|
|
(1,508,195 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2005 |
|
|
3,986,368 |
|
|
$ |
7,693,296 |
|
|
$ |
7,957 |
|
|
$ |
(5,210,891 |
) |
|
$ |
2,490,362 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-5
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005 AND 2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2004 |
|
Operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
$ |
(1,508,195 |
) |
|
$ |
(773,558 |
) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
183,288 |
|
|
|
82,763 |
|
Non cash charge for change in derivative liability |
|
|
81,606 |
|
|
|
|
|
Non cash charge for change in accrued warrant liability |
|
|
67,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets |
|
|
47,414 |
|
|
|
(899 |
) |
Issuance of stock for services |
|
|
|
|
|
|
60,000 |
|
Issuance of options at fair value for services |
|
|
7,957 |
|
|
|
|
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from purchase
of ACP: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable |
|
|
(162,032 |
) |
|
|
3,682 |
|
Other assets |
|
|
(24,311 |
) |
|
|
65,128 |
|
Inventory |
|
|
280,313 |
|
|
|
(9,763 |
) |
Interest payable |
|
|
(8,543 |
) |
|
|
180,567 |
|
Accounts payable |
|
|
48,533 |
|
|
|
(120,965 |
) |
Accrued expenses |
|
|
(316,973 |
) |
|
|
77,212 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in operating activities |
|
|
(1,303,443 |
) |
|
|
(435,833 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of acquiring company, net of cash acquired |
|
|
(1,581,427 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Purchase of property and equipment |
|
|
(25,794 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,363 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities |
|
|
(1,607,221 |
) |
|
|
2,363 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Repayment to) advance from related party |
|
|
(185,000 |
) |
|
|
120,000 |
|
Principal payment on notes payable |
|
|
(137,415 |
) |
|
|
(205,069 |
) |
Principal payments on notes payable to shareholder |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(21,543 |
) |
Proceeds from issuance of investors notes payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
142,000 |
|
Proceeds from stock sales |
|
|
3,295,000 |
|
|
|
645,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by financing activities |
|
|
2,972,585 |
|
|
|
680,388 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
61,921 |
|
|
|
246,918 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year |
|
|
374,923 |
|
|
|
128,005 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year |
|
$ |
436,844 |
|
|
$ |
374,923 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest paid |
|
$ |
14,558 |
|
|
$ |
17,175 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-cash transactions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock issued in connection with acquisition |
|
$ |
1,200,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value of derivative liability related to convertible debt |
|
$ |
252,757 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock issued in connection with reverse acquisition |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
182,411 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-6
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1 The Company:
Planet Technologies, Inc. (Planet or the Company) formerly known as Planet Polymer
Technologies, Inc. (Planet Polymer) was incorporated in August, 1991, in the State of California,
and, since August 12, 2005, has been engaged in the business of designing, manufacturing, selling
and distributing common products for use by allergy sensitive persons, including, without
limitation, air filters, bedding, room air cleaners, and related allergen avoidance products. The
business strategy is primarily based upon promotion of products directly to the consumer through
direct mail and telemarketing to the Companys database of customers who have purchased the Allergy
Free Electrostatic Filter.
On November 30, 2004, Planet acquired the business of Allergy Free, LLC (Allergy) for
approximately 1.65 million shares of Planet stock (after giving effect to a 50:1 reverse stock
split), a convertible note of $274,300 bearing interest at 5.5% per annum and due and payable
within three years, and assumption of debt. As a result, Allergy owned approximately 92.7% of the
voting shares of Planet. Since the stockholders of Allergy received the majority of the voting
shares of Planet, the former managing member of Allergy continued on as the president of the
Company, and representatives of Allergy hold three of the five seats on the Companys Board of
Directors, the merger was accounted for as a recapitalization of Allergy, whereby Allergy was the
accounting acquirer (legal acquiree) and Planet was the accounting acquiree (legal acquirer).
Since, at the closing, Planet was a non-operating shell corporation no longer meeting the
definition of a business as defined in EITF Consensus 98-3, Determining Whether a Nonmonetary
Transaction Involves Receipt of Productive Assets or of a Business, the transaction was equivalent
to Allergy issuing stock for the net liabilities of Planet, accompanied by a recapitalization. The
accounting was identical to that resulting from a reverse acquisition, except that there were no
adjustments to the historic carrying values of the assets and liabilities. Accordingly, the 2004
accompanying statements of operations and cash flows are the historical financial statements of
Allergy Free.
Prior to acquiring Allergy, Planet Polymer was an advanced materials company that developed and
licensed unique polymer materials. All operations related to Planet Polymer have been
discontinued.
On August 11, 2005, Planet acquired Allergy Control Products, Inc. (ACP). ACP merged into a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Planet (New ACP). The subsidiary will continue to use the name
Allergy Control Products. Effective August 11, 2005, Planet assigned all of the Allergy assets to
its wholly-owned subsidiary, New ACP. Pursuant to the terms of the merger transaction, the
shareholder of ACP was issued 600,000 shares of Planet common stock. In addition, ACPs debt to its
shareholder in the amount of $1,500,000 was paid in full by Planet (see Note 15 herein).
Note 2 Summary of significant accounting policies:
Basis of presentation:
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as
a going concern. This basis of accounting contemplates the recovery of the Companys assets and
the satisfaction of its liabilities in the normal course of business. Successful transition to
profitable operations is dependent upon obtaining a level of sales adequate to support the
Companys cost structure. The Company has suffered recurring losses resulting in an accumulated
deficit of $5,210,891 and a working capital deficiency of $303,717 as of December 31, 2005.
Management intends to continue to finance the operations of the Company through cash flow from
operations and by raising additional capital from the sale of its stock. However, there can be no
assurance that the Company will be able to obtain such financing or internally generate cash flows
from operations, which may impact the Companys ability to continue as a going concern. The
accompanying consolidated balance sheet does not include any adjustments to reflect the possible
future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification
of liabilities that may result from the potential inability of the Company to continue as a going
concern.
F-7
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 2 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued):
Principles of Consolidation:
The consolidated financial statements include Planet Technologies, Inc. and its wholly owned
subsidiary, Allergy Control Products, Inc. All intercompany transactions and balances have been
eliminated in consolidation.
Use of estimates:
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported
amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. The accounting estimates that
require managements most difficult and subjective judgments include provisions for bad debts,
warranty reserve, depreciable/amortizable lives, impairment of long-lived assets, accounting for
goodwill and intangible assets, the fair value of the Companys common stock, the fair value of
options issued for services, the allocation of proceeds from the bridge loans to equity instruments
and other reserves. Because of the uncertainly in such estimates, actual results may differ from
these estimates.
Reclassification:
Certain reclassifications have been made in the 2004 consolidated financial statements to conform
with the 2005 presentation.
Cash and cash equivalents and concentration of credit risk:
The Company maintains its cash in bank deposit accounts at various financial institutions.
Highly-liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less when purchased are
considered to be cash equivalents. As of December 31, 2005, the Company had a cash balance that
exceeded the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation limitation for coverage of $100,000 by
approximately $296,000.
Inventory:
Inventory consists of finished products which are purchased from established vendors, and raw
material which is maintained for manufacturing of its mattress encasings. Inventory is stated at
the lower of cost, determined by the First-In, First-Out method, or market. Inventory is reduced by
provisions for excess and slow moving items commensurate with known or estimated exposures.
Property and equipment:
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method
over the estimated useful lives of the assets ranging from two to ten years. Leasehold
improvements are amortized over the shorter of their useful lives or the term of the related lease.
F-8
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 2 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued):
Goodwill and Other Intangibles Assets:
Goodwill represents the excess of cost over fair value of net assets acquired through acquisition.
In accordance with SFAS No. 141, Business Combination, (SFAS 141), all business combinations
must be accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other
Intangibles Assets, eliminates the amortization of goodwill and certain other intangible assets
and requires an evaluation of impairment by applying a fair-value based test. Application of the
goodwill impairment test requires significant judgments including estimation of future cash flows,
which is dependent on internal forecasts, estimation of the long-term rate of growth for the
Company, the useful life over which cash flows will occur, and determination of the Companys cost
of capital. Changes in these estimates and assumptions could materially affect the determination
of fair value and/or conclusions on goodwill impairment. There were no changes in the carrying
amount of goodwill at December 31, 2005.
Other intangible assets include a customer list and website costs which are amortized, on a
straight-line basis, over 6 and 3 years, respectively. The Company follows the impairment
provisions and disclosure requires of SFAS No. 142. Accordingly, intangibles are reviewed for
impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be
recoverable. There were no changes in the carrying amount of the intangibles at December 31, 2005.
Stock-based compensation:
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (SFAS 123), Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation, provides for the use of a fair value-based method of accounting for stock-based
compensation. However, SFAS 123 allows an entity to continue to measure compensation cost for
stock options granted to employees using the intrinsic value method of accounting prescribed by
Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 (APB 25), Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,
which only requires charges to compensation expense for the excess, if any, of the fair value of
the underlying stock at the date a stock option is granted (or at an appropriate subsequent
measurement date) over the amount the employee must pay to acquire the stock. The Company has
elected to account for employee stock options using the intrinsic value method under APB 25. By
making that election, it is required by SFAS 123 and SFAS No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation Transition and Disclosure to provide pro forma disclosures of net loss as if a fair
value-based method of accounting had been applied.
During 2005 and 2004, the Company granted options to its employees and Board of Directors at the
fair value of the common stock. Options expire 10 years from the date of grant. Management
expects options to be held to expiration. The weighted-average fair value of these options using
the Black-Scholes option-pricing model was as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2004 |
|
Volatility |
|
|
176-221 |
% |
|
|
223-227 |
% |
Dividend yield |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Risk free interest rate |
|
|
4.02-4.40 |
% |
|
|
4.27 |
% |
Vesting period |
|
4 years |
|
4 years |
Expected life |
|
10 years |
|
10 years |
Had compensation cost for the Companys stock-based compensation plans been determined based on the
fair value method at the grant dates for awards under the Companys plans, the Companys net loss
and net loss per share for 2005 and 2004 would have been increased to the pro forma amounts
indicated below.
F-9
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 2 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued):
Stock-based compensation (concluded):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2004 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss per Share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss per Share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- Basic and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
- Basic and |
|
|
|
Net Loss |
|
|
Diluted |
|
|
Net Loss |
|
|
Diluted |
|
As reported |
|
$ |
(1,508,195 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.52 |
) |
|
$ |
(773,558 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.46 |
) |
Stock-based
compensation
expense assuming a
fair value-based
method had been
used for all awards |
|
|
(278,000 |
) |
|
|
(0.10 |
) |
|
|
(95,306 |
) |
|
|
(0.06 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro forma |
|
$ |
(1,786,195 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.62 |
) |
|
$ |
(868,864 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.52 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123, all other issuances of common stock, warrants,
stock options or other equity instruments to non-employees as the consideration for goods or
services received by the Company are accounted for based on the fair value of the equity
instruments issued (unless the fair value of the consideration received can be more reliably
measured). Generally, the fair value of any options, warrants or similar equity investments will
be estimated based on the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.
During 2005, the Board of Directors granted 154,113 options in excess of the shareholder authorized
2000 Stock Option Plan limit of 350,000 shares. As such, these options are subject to shareholder
approval at the next shareholders meeting and have been excluded from the calculation above. Had
these options been approved on December 31, 2005 the fair value of these additional options would
have been $50,226, resulting in an additional $.02 loss per share, basic and diluted.
At December 31, 2005, compensation expense related to the unvested portion of stock options
outstanding totaled $1,050,942, which will be recorded in future periods.
Net loss per share:
Net loss per share is computed using the weighted average number of shares of common stock
outstanding and is presented for basic and diluted loss per share. Basic loss per share is computed
by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.
Diluted loss per share is computed by dividing net by the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding during the period increased to include, if dilutive, the number of additional common
shares what would have been outstanding if the potential common shares had been issued.
The Company has excluded all convertible preferred stock and outstanding stock options and warrants
from the calculation of diluted loss per share because all such securities are considered
anti-dilutive. Accordingly, diluted loss per share equals basic loss per share. The total number
of potential common shares excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share for the years
ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 was 343,500 and 468,494, respectively.
Advertising:
The Company expenses the cost of advertising and promotions as incurred. Advertising costs charged
to operations were $26,232 and $57,139 in 2005 and 2004, respectively.
F-10
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 2 Summary of significant accounting policies (concluded):
Revenue recognition:
The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101, Revenue
Recognition in Financial Statements (SAB No. 101) as amended by SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin
No. 104, Revenue Recognition, revised and updated (SAB No. 104), which stipulates that revenue
generally is realized or realizable and earned, once persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists,
delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the fee is fixed or determinable and
collectibility is reasonably assured. The Company recognizes revenue from product sales upon
shipment of goods, with a provision for estimated returns recorded at that time. In addition, a
provision for potential warranty claims is provided for at the time of sale, based upon warranty
terms and the Companys prior experience.
Shipping and handling costs:
The Company expenses shipping and handling costs as incurred as part of cost of sales. Shipping
and handling revenue is included in net sales.
Income taxes:
The Company accounts for income taxes using the liability method. Current income tax expense is the
amount of income taxes expected to be payable for the current year. Deferred income taxes are
recognized for the tax consequences in future years for differences between the tax bases of assets
and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each year-end (temporary differences)
based on enacted laws and statutory rates applicable for the periods in which the temporary
differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established when
necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is considered more than likely not to be
realized.
401(k) plan:
The Company provides a defined contribution 401(k) savings plan (the 401(k) Plan) in which all
full-time employees of the Company are eligible to participate. Eligible employees may contribute
pre-tax amounts to the 401(k) Plan subject to the Internal Revenue Code limitations. Company
contributions to the 401(k) Plan are at the discretion of the Board of Directors. There were no
Company contributions in 2005 and 2004.
Valuation of long-lived assets:
The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The
recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of
an asset to the future net undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such
assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by
which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset.
F-11
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 3 Inventory:
Inventory as of December 31, 2005 consists of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
Raw materials |
|
$ |
256,413 |
|
Finished goods |
|
|
411,644 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
668,057 |
|
Less reserve for obsolescence |
|
|
90,725 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
577,332 |
|
|
|
|
|
Note 4 Property and equipment:
Property and equipment as of December 31, 2005 consists of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
Furniture and fixtures |
|
$ |
28,042 |
|
Transportation equipment |
|
|
16,761 |
|
Computer equipment |
|
|
135,357 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
180,160 |
|
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization |
|
|
(109,404 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
70,756 |
|
|
|
|
|
Note 5 Intangibles
With the acquisition of ACP, the Company acquired significant intangibles in the form of a customer
list and website in the amounts of $1,500,000 and $45,000. The values of the intangibles are
amortized on a straight-line basis over 6 and 3 years, respectively. The accumulated amortization
on the intangibles as of December 31, 2005 was $103,096.
Estimated amortization expense for each of the years in the five-year period ending December 31,
2010 and thereafter are:
|
|
|
|
|
Years ending December 31, |
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
$ |
265,000 |
|
2007 |
|
|
265,000 |
|
2008 |
|
|
259,164 |
|
2009 |
|
|
250,000 |
|
2010 |
|
|
250,000 |
|
Thereafter |
|
|
152,740 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
1,441,904 |
|
|
|
|
|
F-12
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 6 Warranty reserve:
The Company accrues an estimate of its exposure to warranty claims based on both current and
historical product sales data and warranty costs incurred. The air filters produced and sold by the
Company carry a ten-year warranty. Additionally, the Company has warranties on its encasing
products which vary from five years to lifetime. The warranty policies for the encasings have
varied over the years and the reserve reflects coverage for sales from 1993 through the current
period. The Company assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty liability quarterly and adjusts
the amount as necessary. The warranty liability is included in accrued expenses in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheet. As of December 31, 2005, the warranty accrual was $290,517. The
majority of the warranty accrual relates to products that were sold by ACP prior to the acquisition
in August of 2005. Changes in the Companys warranty liability were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2004 |
|
Warranty accrual, beginning of year |
|
$ |
130,961 |
|
|
$ |
130,961 |
|
Warranties issued during the year |
|
|
(5,173 |
) |
|
|
296 |
|
Acquired warranty accrual |
|
|
149,427 |
|
|
|
|
|
Increase (decrease) to warranty accrual |
|
|
15,302 |
|
|
|
(296 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Totals |
|
$ |
290,517 |
|
|
$ |
130,961 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 7 Convertible notes payable to shareholder:
As of December 31, 2005, the Company has a subordinated convertible note payable to a shareholder.
The uncollateralized note payable is due on December 1, 2007; however, the Company intends to pay
down the note payable with monthly principal and interest payments of $12,085 until full
satisfaction of the note payable in October 2006. Interest is due quarterly. At any time, the
holder of the note may, at its sole and exclusive option, convert all or any part of the principal
and accrued interest outstanding into shares of common stock at a conversion price of $2.50 per
share by giving written notice to the Company specifying the amount of note principal and/or
accrued interest to be converted at a price per share of common stock equal to the fair value.
The Company has determined that the embedded conversion feature of the note payable to the
shareholder is subject to the provisions of SFAS No. 133 and therefore the Company accounted for
the embedded conversion feature as a liability in accordance with the guidance of EITF 00-19,
Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a
Companys Own Stock (EITF 00-19). Accordingly the Company recorded the fair value of the
embedded conversion portion of the note as a derivative liability. The associated derivative
liability for the conversion feature of the debt has been valued at fair value using the
Black-Scholes pricing model. As of January 1, 2005, the fair value of the liability was $252,757,
which is being amortized over the term of the note. Through December 31, 2005, the Company
recorded a charge for derivative financial instruments of $81,606 related to the change in the fair
value of the embedded conversion feature.
F-13
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 8 Warrant Liability:
During 2005, the Company entered into an agreement with Crystal Research to prepare a Market Study.
In exchange for the Study, Crystal Research received $30,000 and 25,000 warrants. As the warrants
have not been issued as of December 31, 2005, the Company valued the warrants using the
Black-Scholes pricing model using the following assumptions; (1) common stock fair value of $2.70
(2) expected volatility of 221%, (3) risk free interest rate of 4.40%, (4) life of 4 years, (5) no
dividend, resulting in a fair value of $67,500, which was recorded as a warrant liability at
December 31, 2005. Upon issuance of the warrants, the warrant liability will be reclassified to
additional paid-in capital.
Note 9 Income taxes:
The differences between income tax benefit provided at the Companys effective rate and the federal
statutory rate (34%) at December 31, 2005 and 2004 are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2004 |
|
Income tax benefit at statutory rate |
|
$ |
(513,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(263,010 |
) |
State taxes, net of Federal benefit |
|
|
(82,000 |
) |
|
|
(46,413 |
) |
Other |
|
|
(1,000 |
) |
|
|
69,000 |
|
Increase in valuation allowance |
|
|
596,000 |
|
|
|
240,423 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying
amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income
tax purposes. Significant components of the Companys deferred tax assets (liabilities) at December
31, 2005 and 2004 are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2004 |
|
Net operating loss carryforwards |
|
$ |
703,000 |
|
|
$ |
4,636,000 |
|
Product warranty reserve |
|
|
116,000 |
|
|
|
52,000 |
|
Intangibles |
|
|
(577,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Tax credit carryforwards |
|
|
|
|
|
|
142,000 |
|
Other reserves |
|
|
65,000 |
|
|
|
33,000 |
|
Less: valuation allowances |
|
|
(307,000 |
) |
|
|
(4,863,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net deferred tax assets |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As the ultimate realization of the potential benefits of the Companys net operating loss
carryforwards is considered unlikely by management, the Company has offset the deferred tax assets
attributable to those potential benefits through a valuation allowance in 2005 and 2004 and,
accordingly, the Company did not recognize any benefit from income taxes in the accompanying
consolidated statement of operations.
At December 31, 2005 and 2004, the Company had federal and state net operating loss carryforwards
of approximately $1,765,000 each, after application of the Section 382 Change of Ownership
limitation. The federal tax loss will begin to expire in calendar year 2011, while the state tax
loss carryforwards will expire through 2014.
F-14
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 9 Income taxes (concluded):
During 2004, as a result of the reorganization and acquisition of Allergy Free LLC assets and
business operations, the Company experienced a change of ownership event as defined in Section 382
of the IRS Code. Accordingly, utilization of the net operating loss carryforwards and credits will
be subject to substantial annual limitation due to the ownership change limitations provided by the
IRS Code of 1986, as amended, and similar state provisions. The annual limitation will result in
the expiration of the net operating losses and credits before utilization.
The acquisition of the Subsidiary qualified as a Section 368(a) of the IRS Code reorganization
which resulted in a tax-free transaction between the parties. As assets and liabilities are
recorded at fair value for financial statement purposes, non taxable business combinations
generally give rise to differences between the assigned values for financial statement purposes and
the tax basis of assets and liabilities, and therefore, result in the recognition of deferred tax
assets and liabilities at the acquisition date.
Note 10 Shareholders equity:
Warrants:
At December 31, 2005, warrants to purchase 1,000 shares of the Companys common stock at an
exercise price of $208.125 per share were outstanding. The warrants expire in 2006.
All of the warrants outstanding are exercisable. All per share rights and benefits are subject to
anti-dilution and other adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events.
Options:
In 2000, the Company established a stock option plan, the 2000 Stock Option Plan (Plan), which
provided for 500,000 shares of common stock for issuance. At the time of the merger with Allergy
Free in 2004, the Plan was amended to increase the number of shares available to 5,000,000 shares,
which were converted to 100,000 shares after the 50:1 stock split. During 2005, the Plan was again
amended to increase the number of shares available under the Plan to 350,000. The Plan provides
for the discretionary grant of options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), and stock bonuses to
employees and directors of and consultants to the Company. Options granted under the Plan may be
either incentive stock options, as defined in Section 422 of the IRS Code of 1986, as amended, or
non-statutory stock options.
Under the Plan, the terms of stock options granted are determined by the Board of Directors. Stock
options may be granted for periods of up to ten years at a price per share not less than the fair
market value of the Companys common stock at the date of grant for incentive stock options and not
less than 85% of the fair market value of the Companys common stock at the date of grant for
non-statutory stock options. In the case of stock options granted to employees, directors or
consultants who, at the time of grant of such options, own more than 10% of the voting power of all
classes of stock of the Company, the exercise price shall be no less than 110% of the fair market
value of the Companys common stock at the date of grant. Additionally, the term of stock option
grants is limited to five years if the grantee owns in excess of 10% of the voting power of all
classes of stock of the Company at the time of grant. The vesting provisions of individual options
may vary but in each case will provide for vesting of at least 20% per year of the total number of
shares subject to the option.
F-15
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 10 Shareholders equity (concluded):
Stock Options:
A summary of stock option activity during for 2005 and 2004 follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2004 |
|
|
|
Underlying |
|
|
Weighted Avg |
|
|
Underlying |
|
|
Weighted Avg |
|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Exercise Price |
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Exercise Price |
|
Outstanding, beginning of year |
|
|
105,413 |
|
|
$ |
4.40 |
|
|
|
15,670 |
|
|
$ |
40.82 |
|
Granted |
|
|
238,887 |
|
|
|
2.96 |
|
|
|
102,543 |
|
|
|
3.48 |
|
Exercised |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(7,500 |
) |
|
|
4.03 |
|
Forfeited/expired |
|
|
(1,800 |
) |
|
|
22.50 |
|
|
|
(5,300 |
) |
|
|
94.81 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding, end of year |
|
|
342,500 |
|
|
$ |
3.30 |
|
|
|
105,413 |
|
|
$ |
4.40 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The weighted average fair value of options granted was $2.90 and $3.48 for the years ended December
31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The following table summarizes information about stock options
outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2005:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options Outstanding |
|
Options Exercisable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Remaining |
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
Exercise Price or |
|
Number of |
|
Contractual Live |
|
Average |
|
Number of |
|
Average |
Price Range |
|
Shares |
|
(years) |
|
Exercise Price |
|
Shares |
|
Exercise Price |
$2.50 to $3.50
|
|
|
341,680 |
|
|
|
9.20 |
|
|
$ |
3.12 |
|
|
|
60,300 |
|
|
$ |
3.19 |
|
$22.50
|
|
|
360 |
|
|
|
5.35 |
|
|
|
22.50 |
|
|
|
360 |
|
|
|
22.50 |
|
$125.00
|
|
|
460 |
|
|
|
4.33 |
|
|
|
125.00 |
|
|
|
460 |
|
|
|
125.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
342,500 |
|
|
|
9.19 |
|
|
|
3.30 |
|
|
|
61,120 |
|
|
$ |
4.22 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2005, there were no shares of the Companys common stock available for future grant
under the 2000 Stock Option Plan and the Board of Directors granted 154,113 options in excess of
the shareholder authorized 2000 Stock Option Plan limit of 350,000 shares. As such, these options
are subject to shareholder approval at the next shareholders meeting and have been excluded from
the total options outstanding and options exercisable calculations above.
Issuance of Common Stock for Cash
On or about August 1, 2005, the Company completed a private placement of 1,106,000 shares of common
stock at a price of $2.50 per share, for a total cash amount of $2,765,000. Additionally, the
Company had issued 212,007 shares at various dates for additional cash proceeds of $530,000.
Note 11 Operating leases:
The Company leases its office and warehouse facility under a non-cancelable operating lease
expiring in October 2007. The lease requires the Company to pay property taxes and maintenance
charges. The Company also leases a vehicle and office equipment under non-cancelable operating leases that
expire through January 2010. Total rent expense for all operating leases was $204,507 and $163,991
in 2005 and 2004, respectively.
F-16
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 11 Operating leases (concluded):
Future minimum lease payments on these leases are:
|
|
|
|
|
Years ending December 31, |
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
$ |
199,240 |
|
2007 |
|
|
149,198 |
|
2008 |
|
|
11,666 |
|
2009 |
|
|
9,972 |
|
2010 |
|
|
831 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
370,907 |
|
|
|
|
|
During 2005, the Company sublet the California office space from a related party. Total rent
expense was $109,554 and $163,991 in 2005 and 2004, respectively.
Note 12 Commitments:
License agreements:
The Company has a license agreement with a third party for use of its design to manufacture air
filters. The license agreement provides for royalty payments based on a percentage of net sales of
certain products. The term of the license agreement is the longer of (i) the life of the licensed
patent or (ii) ten years from date of first commercial sale of the product, or January 1, 1997.
Royalty expenses under the license agreement was $3,958 and $12,128 in 2005 and 2004, respectively.
Employment contracts:
During 2005, the Company entered into an employment agreement with ACPs President and Chief
Executive Officer for a four-year period, which expires in 2009. The contract provides for an
annual salary of $200,000 (plus healthcare and other benefits). The Company also granted stock
options to acquire 120,000 shares of the Companys common stock at $2.70 per share with 25%, of the
options vesting on August 10, 2006, and the balance at the rate of 1/36th of the balance
per month, subject to any acceleration as provided under the Companys 2000 Stock Option Plan.
The Company entered into an employment contract with Bret Megargel to serve as Vice President of
Marketing and Business Development in February 2005, with an annual compensation of $192,000 and
30,000 shares of stock options at $3.00 with accelerated vesting if certain marketing and
development objectives were met by year end. These options became fully vested in December 2005.
In December 2005, Mr. Megargels compensation was reduced to $100 per month and he was issued
18,000 additional stock options to purchase the Companys stock at $2.70 per shares under standard
vesting as provided by the Companys 2000 Stock Option Plan.
The Company also entered into a contract for a one year period with Tina Mendoza, the Companys
Outbound Calling Sales Manager, for an annual salary of $62,000, reimbursement of relocation
expenses, housing allowance, healthcare and other benefits, plus $25,000 bonus after six months and
another $25,000 bonus if Ms. Mendoza completes one year of service. In addition, Ms. Mendoza was
granted 10,000 stock options of which 50% would become vested upon completion of six months of
service. If Ms. Mendoza completes the remaining six months of service, the other 5,000 options
would also become fully vested. If Ms. Mendoza leaves the Company after six months of service, the
remaining options would vest in the normal vesting period. The contract requires Ms. Mendoza to
set up an Outbound calling center at the new corporate offices in Connecticut.
Note 13 Related party transactions:
During 2004, the Company received advances from a related party, which bear interest at 5.5% per
annum with no fixed repayment terms. In 2005, the Company repaid the total outstanding advances in
the amount of $185,000.
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PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 14- Purchases from significant vendors:
During 2005 and 2004, the Company made purchases from two significant vendors that each accounted
for more that 10% of total purchases. Purchases from these vendors accounted for approximately 33%
and 54% of total purchases in 2005 and 2004, respectively.
Note 15- Acquisition:
On August 11, 2005, Planet acquired 100% of ACP. ACP has become a subsidiary of Planet and Planet
issued and delivered to the sole-shareholder of ACP 600,000 shares of Planet common stock (or 300
shares of Planet common stock for each one share of ACP common stock outstanding). As a result,
the sole-shareholder of ACP owns approximately 22% of the voting shares of Planet. As additional
consideration, Planet paid $1,500,000 in cash to Jonathan T. Dawson in full payment of all
indebtedness of ACP.
The business combination was accounted for under the purchase accounting method, with Planet as the
accounting acquirer, as defined by SFAS 141. In accordance with SFAS 141, Planet allocated the
purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values
at the date of acquisition. In accordance with SFAS 141 and EITF Consensuses 95-19 and 99-12, the
value of the shares of Planets common stock issued totaling $1,200,000 is based on the average
market price of $2.00 for two days before and after the two companies reached agreement on the
purchase price and the proposed transaction was announced. The total purchase price was
$2,849,937, comprising of the $1,500,000 cash payment to Mr. Dawson, $1,200,000 of common stock
issued and $149,937 in acquisition costs.
The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities
assumed at the date of acquisition.
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets |
|
$ |
1,085,910 |
|
Equipment and improvements |
|
|
71,498 |
|
Customer list |
|
|
1,500,000 |
|
Website costs |
|
|
45,000 |
|
Goodwill |
|
|
1,363,025 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets acquired |
|
|
4,065,433 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities |
|
|
(1,193,332 |
) |
Long-term debt |
|
|
(22,164 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities assumed |
|
|
(1,215,496 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net assets acquired |
|
$ |
2,849,937 |
|
|
|
|
|
The Company does not expect to deduct goodwill for tax purposes. The results of operations for
the Company include the results of operations of ACP from August 12, 2005, the date of acquisition.
The proforma operating results if the merger had been completed at the beginning of the periods is
presented below.
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PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 15- Acquisition (concluded):
Included in the proforma operating results for the year ended December 31, 2005 are non-recurring
expenses of $500,000 for termination benefits for a former ACP officer as well as approximately
$100,000 in legal and accounting fees related to the merger.
The proforma information is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year ended December 31, |
|
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2004 |
|
Sales |
|
$ |
8,671,686 |
|
|
$ |
8,895,035 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
$ |
(2,311,356 |
) |
|
$ |
(1,091,491 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss per share, basic and diluted |
|
$ |
(0.71 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.48 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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