UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-QSB

 

(Mark One)

x

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2007

 

 

o

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from                   to

 

Commission file number 001-10456

 

APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC.

(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

 

DELAWARE

 

04-3005815

(State or other jurisdiction of

 

(I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization)

 

Identification No.)

 

129 MORGAN DRIVE, NORWOOD, MASSACHUSETTS 02062

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(781) 551-9450

(Issuer’s telephone number, including area code)

 

NOT APPLICABLE

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,

if changed since last report)

 

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. Yes   x   No   o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).   Yes o   No  x

 

State the number of shares outstanding of each of the Issuer’s classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date:  As of November 1, 2007, there 12,033,332 shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value per share, outstanding.

 

Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (Check one):  Yes o    No x

 

 



 

APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC.

 

INDEX OF INFORMATION CONTAINED IN FORM 10-QSB FOR THE

 

PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2006

 

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

Item 1 -

Financial Statements

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2007 (unaudited) and December 31, 2006 (audited)

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Accumulated Deficit for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and September 30, 2006 (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and September 30, 2006 (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

Item 2 -

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

 

 

 

Item 3 -

Controls and Procedures

 

 

 

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

Item 1 -

Legal Proceedings

 

 

 

 

Item 2 -

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

 

 

 

Item 3 -

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

 

 

 

Item 4 -

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

 

 

 

Item 5 -

Other Information

 

 

 

 

Item 6 -

Exhibits

 

 

 

 

Signatures

 

 

 

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PART I                 FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 Item 1                     Financial Statements

 

APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

 

 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

 

SEPTEMBER 30,
2007

 

DECEMBER 31,
2006

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

(Audited)

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

793,533

 

$

3,051,420

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $11,320 in 2007 and $13,245 in 2006, respectively

 

4,994

 

11,196

 

Inventories, net

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

59,016

 

69,465

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total current assets

 

857,543

 

3,132,081

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

 

192,265

 

117,217

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other assets

 

 

 

 

 

Patents

 

294,344

 

208,703

 

Exclusive licensing, net

 

28,218

 

22,574

 

Construction in progress

 

 

90,642

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,372,370

 

$

3,571,217

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

$

598,697

 

$

710,187

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

 

598,697

 

710,187

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share; 5,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding.

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $.01 par value; 40,000,000 shares authorized, 12,033,332 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2007 and 20,000,000 shares authorized, 11,968,332 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2006.

 

120,333

 

119,683

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

18,509,598

 

18,396,909

 

Accumulated deficit

 

(17,856,258

)

(15,655,562

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

773,673

 

2,861,030

 

 

 

$

1,372,370

 

$

3,571,217

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

THREE MONTHS ENDED
September 30,

 

NINE MONTHS ENDED
September 30,

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product sales

 

$

13,601

 

$

509,015

 

$

132,268

 

$

1,833,961

 

Royalties

 

 

 

 

1,250

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,601

 

509,015

 

132,268

 

1,835,211

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs and expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product sales

 

12

 

354,160

 

1,427

 

1,351,248

 

Research and development

 

304,899

 

421,189

 

924,404

 

1,421,501

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

489,022

 

816,508

 

1,530,893

 

1,975,102

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

793,933

 

1,591,857

 

2,456,724

 

4,747,851

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating loss

 

(780,332

)

(1,082,842

)

(2,324,456

)

(2,912,640

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other (expense) income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SigmaTel earn-out

 

 

299,090

 

 

383,198

 

Interest/other expense

 

 

(1,754

)

 

(24,205

)

Interest income

 

67,825

 

46,346

 

123,760

 

153,852

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

67,825

 

343,682

 

123,760

 

512,845

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

(712,507

)

(739,160

)

(2,200,696

)

(2,399,795

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated deficit - beginning

 

(17,143,751

)

(14,345,194

)

(15,655,562

)

(12,684,559

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated deficit - ending

 

$

(17,856,258

)

$

(15,084,354

)

$

(17,856,258

)

$

(15,084,354

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted loss per common share

 

$

(0.06

)

$

(0.06

)

$

(0.18

)

$

(0.20

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted

 

11,993,060

 

11,968,332

 

11,976,665

 

11,968,332

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(2,200,696

)

$

(2,399,795

)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)to net cash used in operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for doubtful accounts

 

(1,925

)

(131,755

)

Provision for slow moving, excess and obsolete inventory

 

(136,327

)

(27,504

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

57,108

 

12,894

 

Stock compensation expense

 

77,592

 

348,698

 

Disposal of property and equipment

 

 

13,201

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

8,127

 

(136,278

)

Inventories

 

136,327

 

1,355,468

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

46,197

 

100,854

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

(111,491

)

(188,501

)

Deferred distributor revenue

 

 

(1,337,022

)

Deferred contract revenue

 

 

(72,686

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

(2,125,088

)

(2,462,426

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

(33,130

)

(36,851

)

Patent costs

 

(85,641

)

(22,065

)

Leasehold improvements

 

(2,250

)

 

License fee

 

(11,778

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(132,799

)

(58,916

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents

 

(2,257,887

)

(2,521,342

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents—beginning

 

3,051,420

 

5,512,974

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents—ending

 

$

793,533

 

$

2,991,632

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non cash investing and financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of 65,000 shares of Common Stock for services

 

(35,750

)

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

 

 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 (UNAUDITED)

 

1.         The Company and Basis of Presentation

 

The Company

 

Apogee Technology, Inc. and Subsidiary (the “Company” or “Apogee”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) designs, develops and commercializes advanced drug delivery and sensor devices and systems. Our Medical Products Group is developing PyraDerm™ an advanced intradermal drug delivery system to meet the needs of patients, health insurers, companies’ developing pharmaceuticals, as well as, governments and international health organizations. We believe PyraDerm™ has advantages over competitive approaches for the delivery of vaccines, high potency therapeutic protein drugs and other pharmaceuticals. We have evaluated the feasibility of PyraDerm by performing in vitro tests with model drugs and have started in vivo testing to complement positive in vivo results already obtained with vaccines by third party researchers using our delivery technology.  We are working to establish pharmaceutical industry compliant manufacturing methods and to define regulatory strategies to support its commercialization. Our business strategy includes: (i) the licensing or selling of our technologies to pharmaceutical or medical device companies; (ii) establish partnerships with pharmaceutical and device companies to commercialize our products; and (iii) developing, producing and marketing our own medical products. Our Sensor Products Group is developing and marketing -proprietary Micro-Electromechanical Systems (“MEMS”) and Nanotechnology based pressure sensors for the medical, automotive, industrial and consumer markets under the Sensilica® brand name.  These devices are produced using a novel manufacturing technology that we believe reduces size and cost while improving reliability as compared to alternative MEMS sensor designs. In August 2007, we announced an expansion of our sensor business to include the development of IntellaPAL™, an innovative sensor based monitoring system designed to improve the security, independence and quality of life for the elderly and their families. IntellaPAL™ will utilize a wireless sensor module and advanced software processing to continuously measure a range of health characteristics and automatically notify responders when specified conditions are detected. In addition, the system will provide monitored data online so that approved caregivers will be able to assist in the early identification of certain health characteristics. The Company believes its development strategy will support the introduction of IntellaPAL™ home monitoring products and services during the second half of 2008.

 

From 1981 until 1995, Apogee Acoustics Incorporated (“Acoustics”) engineered, manufactured, and marketed high quality, patented ribbon loudspeaker systems for use in home audio and video entertainment systems. In 1987 Apogee Technology, Inc. was organized as a Delaware corporation and operated through its wholly owned subsidiary, Acoustics. We discontinued our loudspeaker business in 1994 and utilized our audio experience on the development of the worlds’ first all-digital, high efficiency audio amplifier integrated circuits (“IC”), which we trademarked as Direct Digital Amplification or DDX®. We transitioned our business to take advantage of the patent we received in 1991 for related technology and to pursue the market opportunity created by the industry adoption of digital audio transmission, recording and playback. In 1999, we released our first IC products, and subsequently released a total of over 25 IC products. In addition to our IC product sales, we also licensed DDX technology to several IC companies, including STMicroelectronics NV (“ST”), one of the world’s largest semiconductor companies. Under this licensing agreement with ST, Apogee developed and provided intellectual property to be used in royalty bearing products produced by ST.

 

In May 2004, in order to expand our technology base and to further diversify our product and market opportunities, we acquired a portfolio of MEMS and nanotechnology intellectual property, trade secrets and know-how developed by Standard MEMS, Inc. MEMS are devices produced using high volume IC manufacturing techniques that include both electrical circuits and microscopic mechanical systems. Concurrently, we hired employees from the former Standard MEMS, Inc. and established a MEMS Division that we have subsequently consolidated into our Norwood headquarters.  Since this acquisition, we have been using this acquired know-how plus additional technologies to develop MEMS and nanotechnology based drug delivery and sensor systems.

 

On October 5, 2005, we completed a transaction with SigmaTel, Inc. (“SigmaTel”) whereby we sold certain assets of our audio division, including the DDX technology and the associated royalties from our license agreement with ST, for approximately $9.78 million. As part of the transition, a significant portion of Apogee’s engineering and marketing staff related to the audio division left Apogee after they were offered positions at SigmaTel. We reorganized our remaining MEMS division into two business groups, the Medical Products Group and the Sensor Products Group. We also closed our sales offices in China, Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong and terminated our agreements with our independent sales representatives and distributors that supported our audio IC business.   As of September 30, 2007, we are carrying inventory with an original cost of approximately $1.68 million and a net value of zero, after reserves for slow moving, excess and obsolete inventory.  This inventory is available for sale.

 

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Basis of Presentation

 

Consolidated Financial Statements

 

The financial statements include the accounts of Apogee Technology, Inc., and its wholly owned inactive subsidiary, DUBLA, Inc. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated.

 

Going Concern

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As shown in the consolidated financial statements, we have incurred continuing losses and negative cash flows from operations. Net losses were approximately $2.2 million and negative cash flows from operations were approximately $2.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. Given our net losses and negative cash flows from operations, we will not be able to continue as a going concern without raising additional capital.

 

We have approximately $794,000 of cash at September 30, 2007. We have reduced, in the short-term, our operating expenses for payroll and related costs, rents and third party consulting fees. We believe that our current working capital and amounts that may be raised to support operations will be sufficient to fund our capital and operational requirements through December 31, 2007.  We are actively pursuing various options for additional funding. Also see Footnote 10 — Notification from the American Stock Exchange.

 

The long-term success of Apogee is dependent upon our ability to successfully develop and market our medical device products which are based upon our MEMS technology, to attain profitable operations and to raise additional funds as needed for such purposes. There can be no assurance, however, that we will be able to generate sufficient revenue, become profitable or that additional funds will be available to us on acceptable terms, if at all.

 

The consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2007 and the consolidated statements of income and cash flow for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 are unaudited. The unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and in accordance with the instructions for Form 10-QSB. Such financial statements do not include all of the information and disclosures required for audited financial statements. In the opinion of our management, the unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as our audited financial statements and include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for the fair presentation of our balance sheet, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that can be expected for any other interim period or any fiscal year.

 

2.         Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Apogee recognizes revenue in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104 (“SAB 104”), “Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements: Revenue Recognition”, which states that revenue should be recognized when the following revenue recognition criteria are met:  (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) the product has been shipped and the customer takes ownership and assumes the risk of loss; (3) the selling price is fixed or determinable; and (4) collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured. The following policies apply to our major product sales categories for revenue recognition.

 

Sales to OEM Customers:  Revenue is recognized under Apogee’s standard terms and conditions of sale, title and risk of loss transfer to the customer at the time products are shipped to the customer or the customers’ representative/freight forwarder (shipping terms Ex Works). We have experienced minimal warranty or other returns and based upon historical experience we have recorded a $10,000 provision for such returns.

 

Apogee records royalty revenue when earned in accordance with the underlying agreement. Royalties are based upon sales of products commercialized from our licensed technology. Consulting revenue is recognized as services are performed in accordance with the terms of the underlying agreements.

 

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Loss Per Share

 

Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss attributable to common stockholders for the period by the weighted average number of common stock outstanding during the period.  Diluted net loss per share is computed based on the weighted average number of common stock and dilutive potential common stock outstanding.  The calculation of diluted net loss per share excluded potential common stock if the effect is anti-dilutive.  Potential common stock consists of incremental common stock issuable upon the exercise of stock options and common stock issuable upon the exercise of common stock warrants.

 

Research and Development

 

Costs for research and development are expensed as incurred.

 

Inventories

 

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost on a first-in, first-out basis or market. See Footnote 4 to the financial statements.  This policy requires Apogee to make estimates regarding the market value of our inventory, including an assessment of excess or obsolete inventory. We determine excess and obsolete inventory based on an estimate of the future demand and estimated selling prices for our products within a specified time horizon, generally 12 to 24 months.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, we recorded a recovery of previously reserved provisions for slow moving, excess and obsolete inventory of approximately $136,000 to adjust for current inventory levels.  The inventory as of September 30, 2007, consisting entirely of Apogee held inventory, was approximately $1.68 million before reserves of approximately $1.68 million, the allowance for slow moving, excess and obsolete inventory.  This compares to inventory at December 31, 2006, net of reserves, of approximately $1.81 million.

 

 Purchase commitment losses

 

We accrue for estimated losses on non-cancelable purchase orders of products, which may occur if the future sale price declines below the committed purchase price. There are no outstanding purchase commitments of product inventory and therefore no provision was required at September 30, 2007.

 

Property and Equipment

 

Major replacements and betterments of equipment are capitalized. Cost of normal maintenance and repairs is charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful lives of the assets using accelerated methods. Leasehold improvements are amortized over either the term of lease or the estimated useful life of the improvement.

 

Leasehold Improvements/Construction in Progress

 

Construction in progress consists of costs related to the renovations and construction of a laboratory to be used for the development of medical device products.  On January 3, 2007 we announced the completion of an analytical and formulation laboratory at our headquarters.  Subsequently, all costs previously recorded as Construction in Progress were reclassified to Leasehold Improvements and are being amortized on a straight-line basis over a three-year period.

 

Patents

 

Costs incurred to register and obtain patents will be capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, once a patent has been approved and placed into service.  During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, we submitted five U. S. patent applications. In July 2007 we submitted two additional U. S. patent applications.

 

License Fees

 

License fees paid to third parties for costs associated with the exclusive rights to their patents are capitalized and are amortized over a four-year period.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

We consider all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Substantially all of our cash is held in high quality money market funds comprised of short-term, fixed income securities earning interest at 4.97% at September 30, 2007.

 

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Use of Estimates in Financial Statements

 

In preparing financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, management is required 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 financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Accounts Receivable

 

We carry our trade receivables from direct customers less an allowance for doubtful accounts to ensure that trade receivables are carried at net realizable value.  On a periodic basis, we evaluate the collectibility of our accounts receivable on a variety of factors, including length of time receivables are past due, indication of customers’ willingness to pay, significant one-time events and historical experience. An additional reserve for individual accounts is recorded when we become aware of a customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations, such as in the case of bankruptcy filings or substantial deterioration in the customer’s operating results or financial position. If the financial condition of a customer were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.  Accounts receivable are generally considered past due if any portion of the receivable balance is outstanding for more than 90 days.  If circumstances related to our customers change, estimates of the recoverability of receivables would be further adjusted.

 

Fair value of financial instruments

 

Carrying amounts of certain of our financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and notes and accounts payable, approximate their fair values due to their relative short maturities and based upon comparable market information available at the respective balance sheet dates. We do not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes.

 

Stock Based Compensation

 

Apogee had a stock-based compensation plan, the 1997 Employee, Director and Consultant Stock Option Plan (the “1997 Plan”), which is described below. This 1997 Plan expired as of May 14, 2007. At our Annual Meeting held on August 28, 2007, the shareholders approved the adoption of a new stock-based compensation plan, the 2007 Employee, Director and Consultant Stock Plan (the “2007 Plan”). Prior to fiscal 2006, we accounted for the 1997 Plan under the recognition and measurement provisions of Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees”, and related Interpretations, as permitted by Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (SFAS 123). Compensation costs related to stock options granted at fair value under the 1997 Plan were not recognized in the consolidated statements of income.

 

In December 2004, FASB issued SFAS 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payments” (SFAS 123(R)). Under the new standard, companies are no longer able to account for stock-based compensation transactions using the intrinsic value method in accordance with APB Opinion No. 25. Instead companies are required to account for such transactions using a fair-value method and recognize the expense in the consolidated statement of income.

 

Prior to January 1, 2006, we adopted only the disclosure provisions of SFAS 123(R). It applied APB Opinion No. 25, “Accounting For Stock Issued To Employees”, and related interpretations in accounting for the 1997 Plan and did not recognize compensation expense for the 1997 Plan.

 

Effective January 1, 2006, we adopted SFAS 123(R) using the modified-prospective-transition method. Under this transition method, stock compensation costs recognized beginning January 1, 2006 include (a) compensation cost for all stock-based compensation payments granted prior to, but not yet vested as of January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS 123, and (b) compensation cost for all stock-based payments granted on or subsequent to January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123(R). Results for prior periods have not been restated.

 

Due to the adoption of SFAS 123(R), included in our net loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 were compensation charges of approximately $24,000 and $78,000, respectively. This compares to approximately $251,000 and $349,000 for same periods in 2006.

 

Accounting for Stock Compensation

 

Stock-based compensation costs are generally based on the fair value calculated from the Black-Scholes option-pricing model on the date of grant for stock options.  The fair values of stock grants are amortized as compensation expense over the options’ vesting period. Compensation expense recognized is shown in the operating activities section of the consolidated statements of cash flow.

 

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In anticipation of adopting SFAS 123(R), we evaluated the assumptions used in the Black-Scholes model. Apogee continues to calculate the expected volatility based solely on historical volatility. We believe that historical volatility provides the best estimate of future stock price volatility.

 

The expected term was previously and is currently calculated based on an analysis of vesting periods and contractual life. We believe that this analysis provides a better estimate of option term periods.

 

Apogee continues to base the estimate of risk-free rate on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. We have never paid cash dividends and do not currently intend to pay cash dividends, and thus we have assumed a 0% dividend yield.

 

As part of the requirements of SFAS 123(R), we are required to estimate potential forfeitures of stock grants and adjust compensation cost recorded accordingly. The estimate of forfeitures will be adjusted over the requisite service period to the extent that actual forfeitures differ, or are expected to differ, from such estimates. Changes in estimated forfeitures will be recognized through a cumulative catch-up adjustment in the period of change and will also impact the amount of stock compensation expense to be recognized in future periods.

 

During the nine-month period ended September 30, 2007, the stock option activity under our 1997 Plan and 2007 Plan are summarized below:

 

Stock Options

 

Shares

 

Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price

 

Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term

 

Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2006

 

2,899,100

 

$

4.6512

 

 

 

 

 

Granted

 

110,000

 

1.0831

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled or expired

 

(150,000

)

1.6797

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at September 30, 2007

 

2,859,100

 

$

4.6698

 

6.0764

 

$

13,351,491

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vested at September 30, 2007

 

2,456,500

 

$

5.2670

 

5.6341

 

$

12,938,479

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercisable at September 30, 2007

 

2,456,500

 

$

5.2670

 

5.6341

 

$

12,938,479

 

 

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at September 30, 2007:

 

 

 

Options Outstanding

 

Options Exercisable

 

Range of Exercise Prices

 

Number
Outstanding

 

Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life

 

Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

 

Number
Exercisable

 

Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

 

$0.625 — 1.69

 

960,900

 

7.8828

 

$

1.0506

 

558,300

 

$

1.0685

 

$2.71 — 6.590

 

1,299,200

 

4.5139

 

$

5.4017

 

1,299,200

 

$

5.4017

 

$8.45 — 12.15

 

599,000

 

6.5675

 

$

8.8883

 

599,000

 

$

8.8883

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total at September 30, 2007

 

2,859,100

 

6.0764

 

$

4.6698

 

2,456,500

 

$

5.2671

 

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, Apogee granted options to purchase 110,000 shares of its common stock at a weighted average fair market value of $0.7470.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, options to purchase 114,000 shares of Apogee common stock expired. No options were exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2007.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, options to purchase 89,100 shares of Apogee common stock vested.     The weighted average fair value of these options was $0.8494.  Total stock-based compensation expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 was approximately $78,000, compared to approximately $349,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006.

 

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

Management does not believe there are any recently issued but not yet effective accounting pronouncements that will have a material effect on our financial statements.

 

3.         Accounts Receivable

 

Accounts Receivable at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 are comprised of the following:

 

 

 

September 30,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

(Audited)

 

Distributor

 

$

7,178

 

$

11,162

 

Direct customers

 

9,136

 

13,279

 

 

 

$

16,314

 

$

24,441

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less allowance for doubtful accounts

 

$

(11,320

)

(13,245

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net accounts receivable

 

$

4,994

 

$

11,196

 

 

4.         Inventories

 

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market. The major classifications of inventories are as follows:

 

 

 

September 30,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

(Audited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Raw materials

 

$

 

$

 

Finished goods held by Apogee

 

1,677,700

 

1,814,028

 

Finished goods held by distributors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,677,700

 

$

1,814,028

 

Less allowance for slow moving, excess and obsolete inventory

 

(1,677,700

)

(1,814,028

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inventory—net

 

$

 

$

 

 

5.         Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 are comprised of the following:

 

 

 

September 30,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

(Audited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equipment

 

$

169,891

 

$

136,761

 

Software

 

32,943

 

32,943

 

Furniture and fixtures

 

22,047

 

22,047

 

Leasehold improvements

 

92,892

 

22,954

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

317,773

 

$

214,715

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less accumulated depreciation

 

(125,508

)

(97,488

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

192,265

 

$

117,217

 

 

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Depreciation expense was approximately $10,000 and $28,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007.

 

The estimated useful lives of the classes of physical assets were as follows:

 

Description

 

Depreciable Lives

 

 

 

 

 

Equipment

 

5 years

 

Software

 

3 years

 

Furniture and fixtures

 

7 years

 

 

 

 

 

Leasehold improvements

 

Term of lease

 

 

6.         Accrued Expenses

 

 

 

September 30,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

(Audited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued audit expenses

 

$

49,500

 

$

60,000

 

Accrued legal expenses

 

 

25,000

 

Accrued taxes

 

 

 

Other accrued expenses

 

12,400

 

64,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

61,900

 

$

149,000

 

 

7.         Stockholders’ Equity

 

Stock Options

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2007, we awarded certain of our employees’ options to purchase 26,000 shares, in the aggregate, at an exercise price of $0.74 per share.   These options were granted under the 2007 Plan. The options granted to these employees vest over five years beginning at the first anniversary of the date of grant.

 

Common Stock

 

On July 26, 2007, we signed a consulting agreement pursuant to which we issued 65,000 shares of our common stock in a private transaction, exempt from registration under section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the “Securities Act”) as an upfront non-refundable retainer as partial compensation to a financial advisor and exclusive placement agent in connection with a possible financing transaction.

 

8.         Related Party Transactions

 

We rent our facility from an entity controlled by a stockholder for $4,400 per month pursuant to a lease that expired December 31, 2005. Currently, we are renting the facility on a month-to-month basis.  In addition, see Footnote 9 — Indemnification Agreements with our Executives.

 

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9.       Indemnification Arrangements with our Executives

 

Apogee has been assuming and will continue to assume the legal costs and related expenses of Herbert M. Stein, in connection with the civil case in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Palm Beach County, Florida entitled  Joseph Shamy v. Herbert M. Stein, case No.: 50 2005 CA 007719 XXXXMB.   To date we have incurred approximately $460,000 toward this indemnification.

 

10.      Notification from the American Stock Exchange

 

As reported on our report on Form 8-K dated January 12, 2007, Apogee was notified on January 12, 2007, by the American Stock Exchange (“AMEX”) that AMEX accepted our plan to regain compliance with AMEX continued listing standards, and that Apogee’s listing will be continued pursuant to an extension.

 

We submitted a plan of compliance to AMEX on November 30, 2006, as amended on December 20, 2006, which outlined our operational plan and strategic objectives towards regaining compliance with certain of the AMEX continued listing standards (the “AMEX Plan”). The AMEX Plan was prepared in response to a letter received from AMEX on November 1, 2006, indicating that we no longer met certain continued listing standards.  We continue to not meet the standards as a result of having shareholders’ equity of less than $4 million and losses from continuing operations and/or net losses in three out of its four most recent fiscal years, as is required in Section 1003 (a) (ii) of the Company Guide; because we are also not in compliance with Section 1003 (a) (iii) of the Company Guide, as we have shareholders’ equity of less than $6 million and losses from continuing operations in our five most recent fiscal years; and on September 26, 2007 we were notified that we did not meet Section 1003(a)(i), of the AMEX Company Guide due to the fact that we had shareholders’ equity of less than $2,000,000 and losses from continuing operations and/or net losses in two of our three most recent fiscal years. Because we were already subject to 1009 of the Company Guide, the AMEX did not impose any new requirements, nor were we required to take any additional steps in connection with our efforts to address non-compliance with the continued listing standards related to stockholders’ equity.

 

As reported on our report on Form 8-K dated November 8, 2007, we were notified by a letter from the American Stock Exchange on November 2, 2007 that the AMEX PLAN period had expired without our having regained compliance with the relevant continued listing standards. As a result, the staff of the AMEX notified us of their intent to remove our common stock from the AMEX by filing a delisting application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) pursuant to Section 1009(d) of the AMEX Company Guide (the “Company Guide”), and Rule 12d2-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

We are actively exploring alternatives to accomplish our funding goals to demonstrate to AMEX that we can regain and maintain compliance with the relevant continued listing standards in the Company Guide. In addition, we have appealed the determination by the staff of the AMEX and requested an oral hearing in accordance with Sections 1203 and 1009(d) of the Company Guide. At the discretion of the AMEX, our common stock will continue to trade on the AMEX during the appeal period.

 

11.      Settlement of Complaint by Former Employee

 

On March 29, 2007 Apogee received a complaint, which had been filed at the Superior Court in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, entitled Michael S. Danielson v. Apogee Technology, Case No. 0700512.  A former Apogee employee initiated the complaint alleging, among other things, that Apogee failed to pay certain bonuses and retirement contributions in connection with a compensatory arrangement concerning the development of certain digital amplifier technology.  The former employee had claimed unpaid compensation of approximately $155,000 and the request for relief asked for the amount to be trebled, and include costs and attorneys’ fees. On September 13, 2007 we reached a settlement with the former employee for total compensation of $40,000 to the former employee, consisting of $25,000 unpaid compensation and $15,000 for attorney fees.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

 

GENERAL

 

The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the Company’s Financial Condition and Results of Operations for the three-and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2007 and September 30, 2006 should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Financial Statements and related Notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB. This discussion contains, in addition to historical statements, forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include the factors discussed in the section titled “Certain Risk Factors That May Affect Future Results of Operations And Our Common Stock Price” as well as other factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2006, as amended.

 

OVERVIEW

 

We design, develop and commercialize advanced drug delivery and sensor systems based upon its proprietary Micro Electromechanical Systems (“MEMS”), nano fabrication and drug delivery technologies. Our Medical Products Group is developing PyraDerm™ an advanced intradermal drug delivery system to meet the needs of patients, health insurers, companies’ developing pharmaceuticals, as well as, governments and international health organizations. We believe PyraDerm™ has advantages over competitive approaches for the delivery of vaccines, high potency therapeutic protein drugs and other pharmaceuticals. We have evaluated the feasibility of PyraDerm by performing in vitro tests with model drugs and have started in vivo testing to complement positive in vivo results already obtained with vaccines by third party researchers using our delivery technology.  We are working to establish pharmaceutical industry compliant manufacturing methods and to define regulatory strategies to support its commercialization. Our business strategy includes: (i) the licensing or selling of our technologies to pharmaceutical or medical device companies; (ii) establish partnerships with pharmaceutical and device companies to commercialize our products; and (iii) developing, producing and marketing our own medical products. Our Sensor Products Group is developing and marketing proprietary Micro-Electromechanical Systems (“MEMS”) and Nanotechnology based pressure sensors for the medical, automotive, industrial and consumer markets under the Sensilica® brand name.  These devices are produced using a novel manufacturing technology that we believe reduces size and cost while improving reliability as compared to alternative MEMS sensor designs. In August 2007, we announced an expansion of our sensor business to include the development of IntellaPAL™, an innovative sensor based monitoring system designed to improve the security, independence and quality of life for the elderly and their families. IntellaPAL™ will utilize a wireless sensor module and advanced software processing to continuously measure a range of health characteristics and automatically notify responders when specified conditions are detected. In addition, the system will provide monitored data online so that approved caregivers will be able to assist in the early identification of certain health characteristics. The Company believes its development strategy will support the introduction of IntellaPAL™ home monitoring products and services during the second half of 2008.

 

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, virtually all of our revenue was derived from the sale of our remaining audio IC inventory.  We expect that future revenue will initially be the result of potential licensing and development revenues resulting from the grant of rights to our intellectual property. In order to support our operations and regain full compliance with all sections of the Amex Company Guide in order to have our common stock relisted on the AMEX, we intend to secure additional funding in by the end of 2007. We plan to add a network of direct sales staff, independent sales representatives and distributors to support our medical and sensor products. We currently outsource the manufacturing, assembly and certain testing of our medical and sensor products.

 

At September 30, 2007, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $17.9 million, as compared to a deficit of $15.7 million as of December 31, 2006. Our historical net losses and accumulated deficit (since 1995) result primarily from the costs associated with our efforts to design, develop and market our DDX technology as well as costs associated with our efforts to develop new medical and sensor product. Since October 5, 2005 our net losses result primarily from the research and development in our two current business lines.

 

Due to enhanced research and development efforts, as of September 30, 2007 we had 14 employees compared to 11 as of September 30, 2006.

 

During the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2007, we derived approximately 81% and 61% our revenue as a result of sales to two customers and one customer, respectively.  As of September 30, 2006, Apogee recognized all of the deferred revenue related to six of our former distributors. At December 31, 2005, we had formally terminated these distributor contracts. At September 30, 2006 it was determined that we would have no continuing involvement, under the terms of a distributor agreement, with these distributors as they related to the audio business. All of the revenue was attributable to the former audio IC division.

 

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SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA

 

The following selected financial data for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 have been derived from our unaudited financial statements. Any trends reflected by the following table may not be indicative of future results.

 

 

 

For the Three-Month Period
Ended
September 30,

 

For the Nine-Month Period
Ended
September 30,

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Statement of Operations Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

$

13,601

 

$

509,015

 

$

132,268

 

$

1,835,211

 

Costs and expenses

 

(793,933

)

(1,591,857

)

(2,456,724

)

(4,747,851

)

Other Income (expenses)

 

67,825

 

343,682

 

123,760

 

512,845

 

Net Loss

 

$

(712,507

)

$

(739,160

)

$

(2,200,696

)

$

(2,399,795

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares Outstanding

 

12,033,332

 

11,968,332

 

12,033,332

 

11,968,332

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance Sheet Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Assets

 

$

1,372,370

 

$

4,047,799

 

$

1,372,370

 

$

4,047,799

 

Stockholders’ equity (deficiency)

 

$

773,673

 

$

3,488,450

 

$

773,673

 

$

3,488,450

 

Loss per share (basic and fully diluted)

 

$

(0.06

)

$

(0.06

)

$

(0.18

)

$

(0.20

)

 

 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF THE COMPANY

 

Revenue

 

We have traditionally derived our revenue from three sources: (1) product sales, which consist of merchandise sales made either directly to original equipment manufacturers or sell through point of sale (“POS”) by distributors. All such shipments are fulfilled from our contracted warehouse in Hong Kong or from our Norwood, Massachusetts office and are reported net of returns; (2) royalty revenue, which formerly consisted of royalties paid by STMicroelectronics, which have now been sold as part of the transaction with SigmaTel and (3) consulting income related to contractual services or development activities for third parties. We may, in the future, receive royalties under its remaining audio licensing agreements and from new agreements contemplated under its two new business groups. See Footnote 2 of the financial statements.  We anticipate that future revenue streams will come from both our sensor and medical device businesses, generally in the form of strategic alliances or arrangements with development or marketing partners, direct product sales and distribution arrangements.  We envision the future of our medical devices as (i) licensing or selling our technologies to pharmaceutical or medical device companies; (ii) establishing partnerships with pharmaceutical and device companies to commercialize our products; and (iii) developing, producing and marketing our own medical products. Whereas the future of our sensor business will be to develop, produce and market our own sensor products.

 

Total revenue declined by approximately $495,000 or 97% to approximately $14,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2007 from approximately $509,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2006.  Total revenue declined by approximately $1.703 million or 93% to approximately $132,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, compared to approximately $1.835 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. During the three and nine months ended September  30, 2007 and September 30, 2006 substantially all revenue recorded was from the sale of remaining inventory related to our former audio IC business.

 

Nominal revenue from the sale of products related to the former audio IC business is expected to continue over the short term as the remaining inventory is sold.  We expect that the decline in our revenues will continue until such time as we are able to generate revenues from the sale of our medical and sensor products.

 

Cost of Revenue

 

Since substantially all of the revenue recorded was from products related our former audio IC business and had previously been fully reserved at 100%, virtually no cost of revenue was recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2007. For the nine months ended September 30, 2007 cost of revenue decreased as a result of reduced product revenue by approximately $1.350 million or 100% to $1,427. This compared to approximately $354,000 and $1.351 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006. Cost of revenue from our former audio IC business primarily consists of purchased finished semiconductor chips and storage fees associated with warehousing a large portion of our semiconductor products in Asia.  The nominal cost of goods for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 is a result of our having previously reserved 100% of the remaining from the audio IC business inventory.

 

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Operating Expenses

 

Research and Development (“R&D”) Expenses

 

Our research and development (“R&D”) expenses consist primarily of salaries, development material costs, external consulting and service costs related to the design of new products and the refinement of existing products. Research and development expenses were reduced to approximately $305,000 and $924,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, respectively, compared to approximately $421,000 and $1.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006. This decrease of approximately $116,000 or 28% and approximately $497,000 or 35%, respectively, was the result of reduced utilization of third party consultants as well as a reduction in business development expenses and the expensing of development wafers and development mask costs related to our sensor business in 2006.  These decreases were partially offset by increases in human resource and depreciation and amortization expense associated with the amortization of exclusive patent license fees and depreciation of our new laboratory and related equipment. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, expenses incurred from utilization of third party consultants decreased by approximately $130,000 or 74% and $273,000 or 67% to approximately $45,000 and $135,000, compared to approximately $175,000 and $408,000 for the same periods in 2006.

 

In addition to the reduction in the use of third party consultants, expense reductions in development costs related to the sensor group, less travel and entertainment expense, fewer software expenditures, we also closed its facility in Long Island and a laboratory located in Connecticut, which contributed to the overall decrease in R&D expenses. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, we expensed approximately $17,000 and $146,000, respectively, in wafers related to our sensor business as well as approximately $64,000 in developmental mask costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006. In addition, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 we incurred minimal business development expenses. This compares to approximately $6,000 and $90,000 for the same periods in 2006.

 

For the three and nine month ended September 30, 2007, human resource costs increased by approximately $37,000 or 20% and $77,000 or 14% to approximately $218,000 and $625,000, respectively, compared to approximately $181,000 and $548,000 for the same periods in 2006. Depreciation and amortization expense increased approximately $15,000 and $45,000 to approximately $18,000 and $54,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, respectively, from approximately $3,000 and $9,000 for the same periods in 2006. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, we incurred approximately $24,000 in expense to support in vivo immunization studies performed by a prominent organization. We anticipate that we will continue to commit resources to research and development activities as our financial position allows, and as a result, R&D costs are expected to increase substantially in the future.

 

Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”) Expenses

 

Selling expenses consist primarily of salaries and related expenses for personnel engaged in the marketing and selling of our products, as well as costs related to trade shows, product literature, travel and other promotional support costs. In addition, selling expenses had included costs related to the operation of Apogee’s Hong Kong and Japan sales offices. Subsequent to the SigmaTel transaction, the Taiwan and China offices were closed. In February 2006 we closed our Hong Kong office and in July 2006 we closed our Japanese office.  General and Administrative costs consist primarily of executive and administrative salaries, professional fees and other associated corporate expenses. General and administrative costs consist primarily of executive and administrative salaries, professional fees and other associated corporate expenses. Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”) expenses were approximately $489,000 and $1.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, compared to approximately $817,000 and $2.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006. This represents a decrease of approximately $327,000 or 40% and $444,000 or 22% for the respective periods. The decrease in SG&A was attributable primarily to the closing of the Hong Kong and Japanese offices as well as decreased human resource costs, business development and travel and entertainment costs partially offset by increases in professional fees and corporate insurance.

 

Human resource costs decreased approximately $260,000 or 54% and $415,000 or 38% to approximately $218,000 and $677,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to approximately $478,000 and $1.092 million for the same periods in 2006. This decrease reflects the reduction in staffing and subsequent closing of the Hong Kong and Japanese offices as well as a reduction in the stock compensation expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007.  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, stock compensation expense decreased approximately $231,000 or 96% and $247,000 or 88% to approximately $10,000 and $34,000, respectively, compared to approximately $241,000 and $281,000 for the same periods in 2006. As of September 30, 2007, we employed a total of 14 employees all located in Norwood, Massachusetts.  As of September 30, 2006, we employed a total of 11 employees, 1 located in New York and 10 located in Norwood, Massachusetts.

 

Professional expenses decreased by approximately $89,000 or 35% to approximately $168,000  for the three months ended September 30, 2007, compared to approximately $257,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2006. For the nine months ended September 30, 2007, professional expenses increased approximately $26,000 or 5% to approximately

 

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$525,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, compared to approximately $499,000 for the same period in 2006. Legal and accounting expenses decreased for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the same periods in 2006. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, legal expenses decreased by approximately $110,000 or 53% and $28,000 or 8%, to approximately $96,000 and $346,000, respectively, compared to approximately $206,000 and $374,000 for the same periods in 2006. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 legal expenses incurred as a result of costs increased to approximately $60,000 and $181,000, respectively, compared to approximately $55,000 and $157,000, respectively, for the same periods in 2006. See Footnote 9 of the financial statements—Indemnification Arrangements with our Executives.

 

Despite the overall decrease in legal costs during the quarter ended September 30, 2007, legal costs may rise significantly in the future. We have been informed that an investigation by the SEC, which began during the period of our restatement, is ongoing.  We continue to cooperate with the investigation and comply with requests as they arise. However, there is no assurance that the concerns of the SEC can be resolved in a fashion acceptable to us.  See Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Business.

 

Decreases in our legal and accounting expenses were partially offset by cost increases in investor relations and Sarbanes Oxley consultants. Costs associated with investor relations and Sarbanes Oxley consultants were approximately $30,000 and $9,000, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2007. For the three months ended September 30, 2006, costs associated with Sarbanes Oxley Consultants were approximately $13,000 with no expense incurred in investor relations. For the nine months ended September 30, 2007, investor relations and Sarbanes Oxley consultants were approximately $59,000 and $47,000, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, costs associated with Sarbanes Oxley Consultants were approximately $15,000 with no expense incurred in investor relations.

 

In addition, nominal reductions in corporate taxes, travel and entertainment media relations and communications expense, partially offset by an increase in corporate insurance as a result of our obtaining Directors’ and Officers’ insurance effective as of November 27, 2006, contributed to the overall decrease in SG&A. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, Directors’ and Officers’ insurance expense was approximately $18,000 and $55,000, respectively.

 

Operating expenses are expected to increase over the next few quarters to support our Medical Product and Sensor groups.

 

Interest Income (Expense)

 

Interest income includes income from our cash and cash equivalents and from investments and expenses related to its financing activities. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, we generated interest income of approximately $14,000 and $69, 000, respectively, compared to interest income of approximately $46,000 and $154,000 during the same periods in 2006. This decrease in interest income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 was primarily due to reduced interest on reduced cash balances as of September 30, 2007. In addition, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 we recorded approximately $299,000 and $383,000, respectively, of income as a result of the earn-out in connection with the SigmaTel transaction.  Finally, during the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2007 we recorded miscellaneous income of approximately $54,000 consisting of approximately $47,000 as a result of our recognizing an unclaimed deposit customer deposit held over two year. Attempts to refund the money to this Asian company failed and subsequently the company was sold. In addition, approximately $5,600 tax refunds received from Massachusetts and New York tax agencies.

 

No interest expense was incurred for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006.  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, we incurred approximately $2,000 and $22,000, respectively, in other expense which resulted from a loss on the disposal of fixed assets and additional expenses in connection with the SigmaTel transaction.

 

Net Loss

 

Our net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2007 was approximately $713,000 or $0.06 per basic and diluted common share, compared to a net loss of approximately $739,000 or $0.06 per basic and diluted common share for the three months ended September 30, 2006. For the nine months ended September 30, 2007 we reported a loss of approximately $2.2 million or $0.18 per basic and diluted common share, compared to a net loss of approximately $2.4 million or $0.20 per basic and diluted common share for the nine months ended September 30, 2006.

 

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

Our principal source of liquidity at September 30, 2007, consisted of approximately $794,000 in cash and cash equivalents. We consider all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Substantially all of our cash is held in high quality money market funds comprised of short-term, fixed income securities earning interest at 4.97% at September 30, 2007. This compares to approximately $3.1 million in cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2006. In addition, as of September 30, 2007, we had working capital of approximately $259,000 compared to working capital of approximately $2.8 million at September 30, 2006.  As of September 30, 2007 and September 30, 2006 we had no debt.

 

Net cash used in operating activities for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2007 decreased to approximately $2.2 million compared to approximately $2.5 million in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2006. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease operating expenses as a result of decreased spending following the closing of the Hong Kong and Japanese offices.

 

As of September 30, 2007 and September 30, 2006, reserves for slow moving, excess and obsolete inventory was at 100% of the remaining inventory related to the former audio IC business. Net accounts receivable was approximately $5,000 at September 30, 2007, down from approximately $389,000 at September 30, 2006.  As of September 30, 2007 we had reserves against bad debt of approximately $11,000 compared to a reserve of $13,000 as of September 30, 2006. Given the quality and amount of current accounts receivable, we believe that the remaining reserve is sufficient at this time.

 

Net cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 was approximately $133,000, compared to approximately $59,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006.  As previously reported, on January 3, 2007 we announced the completion of our state-of-the-art laboratory to be used to develop advanced drug delivery systems.  Along with the laboratory we completed renovations to the entire facility. In addition, during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2007, we supported the filing and prosecution of our existing patent applications,  as well as, the filing of two new patent applications in July 2007, all of which related to our medical device group.

 

No cash was provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and September 30, 2006. On July 26, 2007, we signed a consulting agreement pursuant to which we issued 65,000 shares of our common stock in a private transaction, exempt from registration under the Securities Act as an upfront non-refundable retainer as partial compensation to a financial advisor and exclusive placement agent in connection with a possible financing transaction.

 

We believe that cash flow from operations as well as the funds from the audio division sale will be sufficient to support operation and fund its capital requirements through December 31, 2007.  Apogee requires additional funding and we are currently reviewing our capital needs and actively exploring alternatives to accomplish our funding goals.  We will require additional capital to conduct the research and development activity needed to support our medical device and sensor businesses.  Also see Footnote 10 of the financial statements—Notification from the American Stock Exchange.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Apogee recognizes revenue in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104 (“SAB 104”), “Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements: Revenue Recognition”, which states that revenue should be recognized when the following revenue recognition criteria are met:  (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) the product has been shipped and the customer takes ownership and assumes the risk of loss; (3) the selling price is fixed or determinable; and (4) collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured. The following policies apply to Apogee’s two major product sales categories for revenue recognition. Sales to end users (“OEM”):  Revenue is recognized under our standard terms and conditions of sale, title and risk of loss transfer to the customer at the time products are shipped from our warehouse or delivered to the customer’s representative/freight forwarder. Sales to Distributors:  From time to time we provide stock rotation rights, price protection and other incentives to our Distributors. See Footnote 2 of the financial statements. As a result of these incentives, Apogee has adopted a policy of deferring recognition of revenue until the distributor sells products to its customers based upon receipt of point-of-sale reports from the distributors. We accrue the estimated cost of post-sale obligations including product warranty returns, based on historical experience. To date we have experienced minimal warranty returns.

 

In addition, we record royalty revenue when earned in accordance with the underlying agreements. Consulting and licensing revenue is recognized as services are performed.

 

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Accounts Receivable

 

Apogee performs credit evaluations of customers and determines credit limits based upon payment history, customers’ creditworthiness and other factors, as determined by our review of their current credit information. For a majority of our larger sales, we can require the issuance of a Letter of Credit. Smaller accounts must either pay via credit card or in advance of shipment. We continuously monitor collections and payments from our customers, and we maintain a provision for estimated credit losses based upon our historical experience and any specific customer collection issues that we have identified. While we have not had any significant credit losses to date, we cannot guarantee that we will continue to avoid credit losses in the future. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required. Since our accounts receivable are highly concentrated in a small number of customers, a significant change in the liquidity or financial position of any one of these customers could have a material adverse impact on the collectibility of our accounts receivable, our liquidity or our future results of operations.

 

Inventory

 

Apogee states its inventory at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market. This policy requires that we make certain estimates regarding the market value of the inventory, including an assessment of excess or obsolete inventory. In the recent past, Apogee had determined excess and obsolete inventory based on estimated future demands and estimated selling prices for our products within a specified time frame, which was generally 12 months. The estimates used for expected demand were also used for short-term capacity planning and inventory purchasing and were consistent with revenue forecasts. Our entire current inventory is associated with our former audio business. We have chosen to expense our sensor die and sensor packaged products until such time as we have material results from this business. We are still in the research and developmental phase of our medical products business and thus do not have any related inventory. As of September 30, 2007 we have approximately $1.68 million of inventory related to our former audio IC business that has been 100% reserved and has no carrying value on our balance sheet. This compares to inventory at December 31, 2006, of approximately $1.8 million of audio IC inventory which had been 100% reserved and carried no value on the balance sheet.

 

Valuation of Long-Lived Assets

 

Property, plant and equipment, patents, trademarks and other intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Useful lives are based on management’s estimates over the period that such assets will generate revenue. Intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. Future adverse changes in market conditions or poor operating results of underlying capital investments or intangible assets could result in losses or an inability to recover the carrying value of such assets, thereby possibly requiring an impairment charge in the future.

 

Stock Compensation

 

Prior to fiscal 2006, we accounted for stock-based compensation plans under the recognition and measurement provisions of APB Opinion No. 25. Effective January 1, 2006, we adopted the provisions of SFAS 123(R) using the modified-prospective-transition method. SFAS 123(R) requires companies to recognize the fair-value of stock-based compensation transactions in the statement of income. The fair value of our stock-based awards is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Black-Scholes valuation calculation requires us to estimate key assumptions such as future stock price volatility, expected terms, risk-free rates and dividend yield.

 

Expected stock price volatility is based on implied volatility from traded options on our stock in the marketplace and historical volatility of our stock. We use historical data to estimate option exercises and employee terminations within the valuation model.

 

The expected term of options granted is derived from an analysis of historical exercises and remaining contractual life of stock options, and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. We have never paid cash dividends, and do not currently intend to pay cash dividends, and thus have assumed a 0% dividend yield. If our actual experience differs significantly from the assumptions used to compute our stock-based compensation cost, or if different assumptions had been used, we may have recorded too much or too little stock-based compensation cost. In addition, we are required to estimate the expected forfeiture rate of our stock grants and only recognize the expense for those shares expected to vest. If the actual forfeiture rate is materially different from our estimate, our stock-based compensation expense could be materially different.

 

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

 

Apogee prepares its consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that we believe are reasonable based upon the information currently available. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. Any future changes to these estimates and assumptions could have a significant impact on the reported amounts of revenue, expenses, assets and liabilities in our financial statements. The significant accounting policies which we believe are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our reported financial results include the following:

 

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We have no off balance sheet arrangements, nor do we have any special purpose entities.

 

Contractual Arrangements

 

We have no contractual arrangements as of September 30, 2007.

 

RISK FACTORS

 

There are a number of important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated or implied by forward-looking statements. We disclaim any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

 

Aside from those risks discussed below, there have been no material changes to the risk factors included in our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB, as amended, for the fiscal year December 31, 2006.

 

RISKS RELATED TO OUR BUSINESS

 

WE HAVE A HISTORY OF LOSSES, EXPECT FUTURE LOSSES AND MAY NEVER ACHIEVE OR SUSTAIN PROFITABILITY.

 

As of September 30, 2007, we had stockholders’ equity of approximately $738,000, an accumulated deficit of approximately $17.9 million and working capital of approximately $259,000. We had a net loss of approximately $712,000 and $2.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007. In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, we recorded net loss of approximately $3.0 million. We need to generate revenue or obtain financing to continue operations. Our ability to generate future revenue and achieve profitability depends on a number of factors, many of which are described throughout this risk factor section, including our ability to develop and generate revenues from the sales of our sensor and medical device products, which are at a very early stage of development. We cannot assure you when, if ever, we will generate meaningful revenues from the sales of these products under development. If we are unable to generate revenue or obtain financing, our share price will likely decline.

 

WE NEED TO RAISE ADDITIONAL CAPITAL IN ORDER TO CONTINUE OUR OPERATIONS AND TO PERFORM RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO BUILD OUR BUSINESS - THE NECESSARY CAPITAL MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE TO US ON FAVORABLE TERMS, IF AT ALL.

 

Because we have historically had losses and only a limited amount of cash has been generated from operations, we have funded our operating activities to date primarily from the sale of securities and the sale of certain assets to SigmaTel. In order to continue to fund the operation and development of our business, we will need additional capital, either through the sale of securities or through the sale of assets. We cannot be certain that any such financing or asset sales will be available on acceptable terms, or at all. Moreover, additional financing, if available, would likely be dilutive to the holders of our common stock, and debt financing, if available, would likely involve restrictive covenants. If we sell assets that are currently used in the conduct of our business, those assets would no longer be available to us as a potential source of revenue generation, as was the case with our October 5, 2005 sale of assets. We have reduced, in the short-term, our operating expenses for payroll and related costs, rents and professional fees amongst others, in order to conserve resources for the operation of our business. We believe that our current working capital and amounts that may be raised to support operations will be sufficient to fund our capital and operational requirements at least through December 31, 2007. If we cannot raise sufficient additional capital by December 31, 2007, through means available to us, it would adversely affect our ability to achieve our business objectives and we may be required to further curtail operations.

 

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AS A RESULT OF OUR NEED TO RAISE ADDITIONAL CAPITAL AND DUE TO OUR SMALL SIZE ANY REGULATORY INVESTIGATION, LITIGATION OR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION IMPOSES RISK ON US.

 

Many companies have legal actions that arise in the ordinary course of business; we are no different in this regard. However, given our limited number of personnel, current capitalization and stage of development after the sale of our audio business to SigmaTel, legal actions or regulatory investigations that occur in the ordinary course of business, or otherwise, may be more challenging for us than for other companies. Even if successfully defended, lawsuits, regulatory investigations or administrative actions may be costly, may divert management attention and resources from the operation of our business, and may therefore adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. If not successfully defended, any regulatory investigation, litigation or administrative action may adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. See Management’s Discussion and Analysis—Results of Operation of the Company—Operating Expenses—Selling General and Administrative Expenses.

 

NEITHER OUR DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES NOR OUR INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING CAN PREVENT ALL ERRORS OR FRAUD.

 

Our management does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal control over financial reporting could prevent all errors or fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system will be attained. Furthermore, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all misstatements due to error or fraud, if any, may occur and not be detected on a timely basis. These inherent limitations include the possibility that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of errors or mistakes. Our controls and procedures can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people or by management override of the controls.

 

The design of any system of controls is based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Furthermore, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies or procedures.

 

While we seek to design our controls and procedures to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our periodic filings is timely disclosed, these inherent limitations expose us to breakdowns in such controls and procedures.

 

As our business continues to evolve into a life science company in the research and development phase, rather than a company involved in the manufacture and distribution of loudspeaker and IC solutions, the Audit Committee reviews our accounting and auditing procedures to satisfy itself that the correct standards are being employed for our evolving business and to address an ongoing investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission that began during the period of our restatement. We continue to cooperate fully with the investigation and comply with requests as they arise. However, there is no assurance that the concerns of the staff of the Commission can be resolved in a fashion acceptable to us.

 

RISKS RELATED TO OUR COMMON STOCK

 

WE DO NOT MEET THE LISTING REQUIREMENTS OF THE AMERICAN STOCK EXCHANGE, AND ARE SUBJECT TO A DELISTING PROCEEDING THAT BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 2, 2007. IF WE ARE UNABLE TO REGAIN FULL COMPLIANCE DURING THE APPEAL PROCESS, WE MAY BE DELISTED FROM THE AMEX.

 

Our common stock is quoted on the AMEX. In order to continue to be included in the AMEX, we must regain full compliance with the AMEX maintenance criteria. As our shareholders’ equity was approximately $738,000 as of September 30, 2007 as of this report, we are not in compliance with Section 1003 (a) (i), of the Company Guide, Section 1003 (a) (ii) of the Company Guide or Section 1003 (a) (iii) of the Company Guide due to the low value of its shareholders’ equity.

 

In accordance with the original AMEX notice, we submitted a plan to AMEX prior to December 1, 2006 and a subsequent revision on December 20, 2006, advising of the actions we have taken, or would take, to bring Apogee into compliance certain sections of the Company Guide within a maximum of 12 months. This actions set forth in the plan did not come to fruition as intended and the plan period ended on November 1, 2007 without regaining compliance.  Apogee is appealing the delisting proceedings, however, there can be no assurance that Apogee will be able to stay the delisting or regain full compliance with all of the sections of the Company Guide set forth above. See Footnote 10 of the financial statements - Notification from the American Stock Exchange.

 

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If our common stock were delisted, we would trade on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board or the Pink Sheets, LLC, which may have significantly less liquidity than the AMEX. In order to have our common stock relisted on the AMEX, we would be required to meet the criteria for initial listing, which are more stringent than the maintenance criteria. Accordingly, we cannot assure that if we were delisted, we would be able to have our common stock relisted on the AMEX, and most likely our common stock would be quoted on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board. In addition, if our common stock were delisted from the AMEX, it might become more difficult for us to raise additional capital and accomplish our business objectives through the sale of our common stock or securities convertible into our common stock, due to increased costs and potential diminished liquidity in the market for our common stock.

 

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This document and the documents incorporated by reference herein contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Also, Apogee’s management may make forward-looking statements orally or in writing to investors, analysts, the media and others. Forward-looking statements express our expectations or predictions of future events or results. They are not guarantees and are subject to many risks and uncertainties. There are a number of factors that could cause actual events or results to be significantly different from those described in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements might include one or more of the following:

 

· anticipated financing activities;

 

· anticipated strategic alliances or arrangements with development or marketing partners;

 

· anticipated research and product development results;

 

· projected development and commercialization timelines;

 

· descriptions of plans or objectives of management for future operations, products or services;

 

· forecasts of future economic performance; and

 

· descriptions or assumptions underlying or relating to any of the above items.

 

Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts or events. They use words such as “anticipate”, “estimate”, “expect”, “project”, “intend”, “opportunity”, “plan”, “potential”, “believe” or words of similar meaning. They may also use words such as “will”, “would”, “should”, “could” or “may”.

 

Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, we do not assume responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of such statements. We do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this report to conform such statements to actual results except as required by law. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. You should carefully consider that information before you make an investment decision. You should review carefully the risks and uncertainties identified in this report and in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-KSB, as amended.

 

ITEM 3 – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

(a)   Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Our chief executive officer (principal executive officer) and chief financial officer (principal financial officer) have reviewed and evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report. Based on that evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer have concluded that our current disclosure controls and procedures are adequate and effective to ensure that material information relating to Apogee was made known to them by others, particularly during the period in which this Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB was being prepared.

 

(b)   Changes in Internal Controls. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting, identified in connection with the evaluation of such internal control that occurred during our last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

 ITEM 1 - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

From time to time, we may be a party to various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of our business.  If and when these proceedings arise, we are committed to vigorously defending itself in any such legal actions.

 

As previously reported, on March 29, 2007 we received a complaint, which had been filed at the Superior Court in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, entitled Michael S. Danielson v. Apogee Technology, Case No. 0700512.  A former employee of ours alleged, among other things, that we failed to pay certain bonuses and retirement contributions in connection with a compensatory arrangement concerning the development of certain digital amplifier technology.  The former employee claimed unpaid compensation of approximately $155,000 and the request for relief asks for the amount to be trebled, and include costs and attorneys’ fees.

 

A settlement was reached with the former employee for a total payment of $40,000 to the former employee, consisting of $25,000 unpaid compensation and $15,000 for attorney fees. On September 13, 2007, pursuant to Mass R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1), a Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice was filed with the Superior Court of Norfolk County, Massachusetts whereby the parties agreed and stipulated to the dismissal of action with prejudice and with a full and complete waiver of all rights of appeal.

 

ITEM 2 - UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

On July 26, 2007, we signed a consulting agreement whereby we issued 65,000 shares of common stock in a private transaction, exempt from registration under the Securities Act, as an upfront non-refundable retainer as partial compensation to a financial advisor and exclusive placement agent in connection with a possible financing transaction.

 

 

ITEM 3 - DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

None.

 

ITEM 4 - SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

 

        The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company was held on August 28, 2007. The following matters were voted upon:

 

 

(1)

Mr. Herbert M. Stein was elected by a plurality of the shares entitled to vote at the meeting to serve as a Director of the Company to hold office until the annual meeting of the Corporation in 2010. This proposal was approved with 9,811,067 votes for the proposal, 93,521 votes against the proposal and no abstentions.

 

 

 

 

(2)

The shareholders approved the Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation increasing the number of Common Stock authorized from 20,000,000 to 40,000,000. This proposal was approved with 9,562,175 votes for the proposal, 316,322 votes against the proposal, 26,090 abstentions and no broker non-votes.

 

 

 

 

(3)

The shareholders approved the Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation creating 5,000,000 shares of undesignated Preferred Stock, which will mean that this Preferred Stock will have rights and preferences to be determined in the future by, and in the sole discretion of, the Board of Directors. This proposal was approved with 7,154,719 votes for the proposal, 496,167 votes against the proposal, 2,770 abstentions and 2,250,933 broker non-votes.

 

 

 

 

(4)

The shareholders approved the adoption of a new Stock Option Plan, the 2007 Employee, Director and Consultant Stock Option Plan. This proposal was approved with 7,212,789 votes for the proposal, 434,667 votes against the proposal, 6,200 abstentions and 2,250,933 broker non-votes.

 

 

 

 

(5)

The shareholders ratified the appointment of Miller Wachman LLP as the registered independent public accountants for the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2007. This proposal was approved with 9,813,870 votes for the proposal, 74,440 votes against the proposal, 16,278 abstentions and no broker non-votes.

 

 

 

 

(6)

Following the annual meeting, the Company’s Board of Directors consisted of: Mr. Craig A. Dubitsky, Mr. Arthur S. Reynolds, Mr. Herbert M. Stein, Ms. Sheryl B. Stein and Mr. Alan W. Tuck.

 

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ITEM 5 - OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.

 

ITEM 6 - EXHIBITS

 

(a) Exhibits:

 

See Exhibit Index below.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC.

 

 

 

 

Date: November 14, 2007

 

By:

/s/      Herbert M. Stein

 

 

 

 

Name: Herbert M. Stein

 

 

 

Title: Chairman of the Board,

 

 

 

President, Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

(principal executive officer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

Date: November 14, 2007

 

By:

/s/      Paul J. Murphy

 

 

 

 

Name: Paul J. Murphy

 

 

 

Title: Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance

 

 

(principal financial officer and principal accounting officer)

 

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FORM-10-QSB

 

SEPTEMBER 30, 2007

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
Number

 

Description

 

 

 

 

3.1

 

Certificate of Amendment of the Certificate of Incorporation of Apogee Technology, Inc. as filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on August 29, 2007.

 

 

 

 

10.1

 

2007 Employee, Director and Consultant Stock Plan.

 

 

 

 

31.1

 

Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Chief Executive Officer.

 

 

 

 

31.2

 

Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Chief Financial Officer.

 

 

 

 

32

 

Statement pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.

 

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