Form 424B3 for eMagin Corporation
Filed
Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)
Registration
No. 333-136748
eMagin
Corporation
41,088,445 SHARES
OF
COMMON
STOCK
This
prospectus fulfills our obligation to register shares within the time period
specified in the related Note Purchase Agreements. This prospectus relates
to
the future resale by the selling stockholders of up 41,088,445 shares of
our
common stock, including up to 23,038,454 shares issuable upon conversion
of our
6% senior secured convertible notes, and up to 18,049,991 issuable upon exercise
of common stock purchase warrants that were sold in the July 2006 private
placement of 6% senior secured convertible notes and common stock purchase
warrants.
We
will
pay the expenses of registering these shares. We will not receive any proceeds
from the sale of shares of common stock in this offering. All of the net
proceeds from the sale of our common stock by the selling stockholders will
go
to the selling stockholders. However, we will receive the exercise price upon
exercise of the warrants by the selling stockholders, if such warrants are
exercised on a cash basis. Such proceeds, if any, will be used by us for working
capital or general business purposes.
Our
common stock is registered under Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act
of
1934, as amended, and is listed on the American Stock Exchange under the symbol
"EMA". The last reported sales price per share of our common stock as reported
by the American Stock Exchange on August 17, 2006, was $0.27 per share.
The
securities offered in this prospectus involve a high degree of risk. See "Risk
Factors" beginning on page 6 of this prospectus to read about factors you
should consider before buying shares of our common stock.
The
selling stockholders are offering these shares of common stock and may be deemed
to be “underwriters” within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, of the shares of common stock, which they are offering. The selling
stockholders may sell all or a portion of these shares from time to time in
market transactions through any market on which our common stock is then traded,
in negotiated transactions or otherwise, and at prices and on terms that may
be
determined by the then prevailing market price, at prices above or below the
then prevailing market price, or at negotiated prices directly or through a
broker or brokers, who may act as agent or as principal or by a combination
of
such methods of sale. The selling stockholders will receive all proceeds from
the sale of the common stock. For additional information on the methods of
sale,
you should refer to the section entitled "Plan of Distribution."
Neither
the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission
has
approved or disapproved of these securities or determined whether this
prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a
criminal offense.
The
date
of this Prospectus is August 30, 2006
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
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Page
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Where
You Can Find More Information
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3
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Incorporation
of Documents By Reference
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3
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Summary
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4
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Risk
Factors
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6
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Forward-Looking
Statements
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12
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Use
of Proceeds
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13
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Selling
Stockholders
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13
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Plan
of Distribution
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15
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Description
of Securities Being Registered
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17
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Legal
Matters
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17
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Experts
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17
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You
may
only rely on the information contained in this prospectus or that we have
referred you to. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with different
information. This prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell or a
solicitation of an offer to buy any securities other than the common stock
offered by this prospectus. This prospectus does not constitute an offer to
sell
or a solicitation of an offer to buy any common stock in any circumstances
in
which such offer or solicitation is unlawful. Neither the delivery of this
prospectus nor any sale made in connection with this prospectus shall, under
any
circumstances, create any implication that there has been no change in our
affairs since the date of this prospectus or that the information contained
by
reference to this prospectus is correct as of any time after its date.
WHERE
YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We
have
filed a registration statement on Form S-3 under the Securities Act of 1933,
as
amended, relating to the shares of common stock being offered by this
prospectus, and reference is made to such registration statement. This
prospectus constitutes the prospectus of eMagin Corporation, filed as part
of
the registration statement, and it does not contain all information in the
registration statement, as certain portions have been omitted in accordance
with
the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
We
are
subject to the informational requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, that require us to file reports, proxy statements and other
information with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such reports, proxy
statements and other information may be inspected at public reference facilities
of the SEC at 100 F Street N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549. Copies of such material
can be obtained from the Public Reference Section of the SEC at 100 F Street
N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 at prescribed rates. The public could obtain
information on the operation of the public reference room by calling the
Securities and Exchange Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330. Because we file documents
electronically with the SEC, you may also obtain this information by visiting
the SEC's Internet website at http://www.sec.gov.
The
SEC
allows us to 'incorporate by reference' the information contained in documents
that we file with them into this prospectus. This means that we can disclose
important information to you by referring you to another document filed
separately with the SEC. The information that we incorporate by reference is
considered to be part of this prospectus. Because we are incorporating by
reference our future filings with the SEC, this prospectus is continually
updated and those future filings may modify or supersede some or all of the
information included or incorporated in this prospectus. This means that you
must look at all of the SEC filings that we incorporate by reference to
determine if any of the statements in this prospectus or in any document
previously incorporated by reference have been modified or superseded. This
prospectus incorporates by reference the documents listed below and any future
filings we will make with the SEC under Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d)
of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, until the selling stockholders
sell all of our common stock registered under this prospectus.
•
our
annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31,
2005 filed
with the SEC on April 17, 2006;
•
our
quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarters ended March 31, 2006
and
June 30, 2006 filed with the SEC on May 15, 2006 and August 14, 2006,
respectively;
•
our
current reports on Form 8-K filed on August 18, 2006, August 14, 2006, August
11, 2006, July 25, 2006, June 21, 2006, May 15, 2006, March 28, 2006, February
1, 2006, and January 27, 2006; and
•
the
description of our common stock contained in Item 1 of our Registration
Statement on Form 8-A, dated March 16, 2000.
The
information about us contained in this prospectus should be read together with
the information in the documents incorporated by reference. You may request
a
copy of any or all of these filings, at no cost, by writing or telephoning
us at
eMagin Corporation, 10500 N.E. 8th
Street,
Suite 1400, Bellevue, WA 98004, Telephone: (425) 749-3600.
SUMMARY
This
summary highlights information contained elsewhere in this prospectus. You
should read the entire prospectus carefully, including, the section entitled
"Risk Factors" before deciding to invest in our common stock. eMagin Corporation
is referred to throughout this prospectus as "eMagin," "we" or "us."
eMagin
Corporation
We
design, develop, manufacture, and market virtual imaging products which utilize
OLEDs, or organic light emitting diodes, OLED-on-silicon microdisplays and
related information technology solutions. We integrate OLED technology with
silicon chips to produce high-resolution microdisplays smaller than one-inch
diagonally which, when viewed through a magnifier, create virtual images that
appear comparable in size to that of a computer monitor or a large-screen
television. Our products enable our original equipment manufacturer, or OEM,
customers to develop and market improved or new electronic products. We believe
that virtual imaging will become an important way for increasingly mobile people
to have quick access to high-resolution data, work, and experience new more
immersive forms of communications and entertainment.
Our
first
commercial product, the SVGA+ (Super Video Graphics Array of 800x600 plus 52
added columns of data) OLED microdisplay, was initially offered for sampling
in
2001, and our first SVGA-3D (Super Video Graphics Array plus built-in
stereovision capability) OLED microdisplay was shipped in early 2002. We are
in
the process of completing development of 2 additional OLED microdisplays, namely
the SVGA 3DS (SVGA 3D shrink, a smaller format SVGA display with a new cell
architecture with embedded features) and an SXGA (1280 x 1024).
In
January 2005, we announced the world's first personal display system to combine
OLED technology with head-tracking and 3D stereovision, the Z800 3DVisor(tm),
which was first shipped in mid-2005. This product received a CES Design and
Innovations Award for the electronic gaming category and also received the
coveted Best of Innovation Awards for the entire display category. The product
was also recognized as a Digital Living Class of 2005 Innovators.
We
license our core OLED technology from Eastman Kodak and we have developed our
own technology to create high performance OLED-on-silicon microdisplays and
related optical systems. We believe our technology licensing agreement with
Eastman Kodak, coupled with our own intellectual property portfolio, gives
us a
leadership position in OLED and OLED-on-silicon microdisplay technology. We
believe we are the only company to sell full-color active matrix small molecule
OLED-on-silicon microdisplays.
July
2006 Note Purchase Agreements
On
July
21, 2006, we entered into several Note Purchase Agreements (the “Purchase
Agreements”) to sell to certain qualified institutional buyers and accredited
investors up to $5,970,000 in principal amount 6% Senior Secured Convertible
Notes Due 2007-2008, together with warrants to purchase 16,073,067 shares of
our
common stock, par value $0.001 per share. In addition, $20,000 of fees due
to
our investment banker was paid through participation in the notes transaction
and convertible into 76,923 common shares with warrants to purchase 53,846
shares of our common stock.
50%
of
the aggregate principle amount of each Note matures 1 year after the
date of issuance and the remaining 50% matures 18 months after the date of
issuance. The Notes pay 6% interest quarterly, commencing on September 1, 2006,
and are convertible into shares of common stock at a conversion price equal
to
$0.26 per share (the “Conversion Price”). In addition, we have the right to
redeem all of the outstanding principal and accrued and unpaid interest due
under the Notes upon certain conditions, including, but not limited to, that
no
event of default has occurred or is continuing and that there is an effective
registration statement registering the shares underlying the Notes and the
Warrants.
The
Warrants are exercisable into shares of our common stock until July 21, 2011
at
an exercise price of $0.36 per share (the “Exercise Price”). The investors may
exercise the Warrants on a cashless basis beginning one year after the date
of
issuance if the shares of common stock underlying the Warrants are not then
registered pursuant to an effective registration statement or if an event of
default, as defined in the Notes, has occurred and is continuing.
The
Conversion Price and the Exercise Price are subject to adjustment for certain
events, including the payment of dividends, distributions or split of our common
stock, or in the event of our consolidation, merger or reorganization. In
addition, the Conversion Price and the Exercise Price are also subject to
adjustment in the event that our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial
Officer or Chief Strategy Officer sells, transfers or disposes of shares of
common stock or securities convertible into our common stock, other than 50,000
shares of common stock in any fiscal quarter which our Chief Financial Officer
is permitted to sell on or after January 1, 2007. In such event the Conversion
and Exercise Prices shall be reduced, if applicable, to a price equal to the
average of the daily volume weighted average prices for each of the three
trading days following the date such sale, transfer or disposition is reported,
or required to be reported, on a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the “Commission”); provided,
that,
if
such
an adjustment would require us to seek stockholder approval of the transactions
in accordance with Rule 713 of the American Stock Exchange Company Guide,
then such adjustment shall not reduce the Conversion Price or Exercise
Price to a price lower than the Conversion Price until such time as stockholder
approval is obtained.
Our
obligations under the Purchase Agreements and the Notes are secured by
substantially all of our assets, and the assets of our wholly owned subsidiary,
Virtual Vision, Inc., pursuant to a Pledge and Security Agreement
and a Patent and Trademark Security Agreement, each dated as of July
21, 2006. In addition, we entered into a Lockbox Agreement in favor of the
investors which provides that, in the event of a default of our obligations
under the definitive agreements, we shall direct our accounts and contract
debtors to pay funds owed to us to an interest bearing account to be held on
behalf of the investors, and to be paid to the investors as set forth therein.
Under
the
Purchase Agreements, we are obligated to file a registration statement with
the
Commission registering the common stock issuable upon conversion of the Notes
and exercise of the Warrants. We are obligated to use our best efforts to cause
the registration statement to be filed no later than 30 days after the closing
date and to insure that the registration statement remains in effect until
all
of the shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Notes and exercise
of the Warrants have been sold. In the event of a default of our registration
obligations under the Purchase Agreements, including our agreement to file
the
registration statement with the Commission no later than 30 days after the
closing date, or if the registration statement is not declared effective within
90 days after the closing date (120 days if the registration statement is
reviewed by the Commission), we are required to pay to the investors, as
partial liquidated damages, for each month that the registration statement
has not been filed or declared effective, as the case may be, a cash amount
equal to 1% of the liquidated value of the Notes.
In
addition, to further strengthen our management team we intend to add two new
directors recommended by the new investors and to recruit additional senior
management. Further, we agreed to form a management committee to oversee our
business, with one member to be recommended by the investors. Our Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Strategy Officer have agreed to defer 10% of their
compensation until such time as we realize an EBITDA positive quarter or until
the occurrence of certain other events. In addition, no
later
than 90 days after the closing date, we agreed to hold a meeting of our
stockholders to seek the requisite vote to approve the private placement as
well
as a reverse stock split of our outstanding shares of common stock at a ratio
of
not less than one for each ten shares of common stock.
Paul
Cronson, a Director, John Atherly, Chief Financial Officer, and Olivier Prache,
Senior Vice President of Display Manufacturing and Development Operations of
our
company participated in the private placement through the purchase of an
aggregate of $270,000 in principal amount of Notes, together with Warrants
to
purchase an aggregate of 726,921 shares of common stock, each on the same terms
and conditions as the other investors.
In
addition to the foregoing, on the same date, we entered into an additional
Note
Purchase Agreement with Stillwater LLC which provides for the purchase and
sale
of an additional Note in the principal amount of up to $500,000 (the “Stillwater
Note”), together with a warrant (the “Stillwater Warrant”) to purchase 70% of
the number of shares issuable upon conversion of the Stillwater Note, at our
sole discretion by delivery of a notice to Stillwater on December 14, 2006
for
the completion of the purchase and sale to occur on December 29, 2006
(the "Closing Date"). Our ability to require Stillwater to purchase and pay
for the Stillwater Note and Stillwater Warrant shall be reduced by the sum
of
(i) the additional financing raised by us prior to the Closing Date, and (ii)
the aggregate exercise price paid by Stillwater to us upon exercise of all
or a
portion of any of our common stock purchase warrants owned by Stillwater prior
to the Closing Date, including a warrant to purchase 1,923,077 shares of
our common stock which we issued to Stillwater on July 21, 2006 (the “July
Warrant”) on similar terms and conditions as the Warrants set forth above,
with an exercise price of $0.26. We are registering the shares of common
stock underlying the July Warrant in this prospectus. The conversion price
of
the Stillwater Note shall be equal to 100% of the market price of the common
stock on December 13, 2006 and the exercise price of the Stillwater Warrant
will
be equal to 100% of the market price of the common stock on December 13, 2006,
plus $0.10. Further, we are obligated to use our best efforts to register the
shares underlying the Stillwater Note, and the Stillwater Warrant no
later than 90 days after the Closing Date. In the event of a default of our
registration obligations, including our agreement to file the registration
statement with the Commission no later than 90 days after the closing date,
or
if the registration statement is not declared effective within 150 days after
the closing date (180 days if the registration statement is reviewed by the
Commission), we are required to pay to Stillwater, as partial liquidated
damages, for each month that the registration statement has not been filed
or
declared effective, as the case may be, a cash amount equal to 1% of the
liquidated value of the Stillwater Note.
The
aggregate commissions and expenses payable in connection with the private
placement were approximately $590,000, which includes an aggregate of $399,000
in sales commissions. Of this $20,000 was paid by us through the issuance of
a
$20,000 principal amount of 6% senior secured convertible note, together with
warrants to purchase 53,846 shares of our common stock at $0.36 per share,
the
same terms as the notes’ warrants.
We
claim
an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act for the
private placement of these securities pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Act and/or
Regulation D promulgated there under since, among other things, the transaction
did not involve a public offering, the investors are accredited investors and/or
qualified institutional buyers, the investors had access to information about
us
and their investment, the investors took the securities for investment and
not
resale absent a registration statement covering their resale or pursuant to
an
exemption from registration, and we took appropriate measures to restrict the
transfer of the securities.
RISK
FACTORS
This
investment has a high degree of risk. Before you invest you should carefully
consider the risks and uncertainties described below and the other information
in this prospectus. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business,
operating results and financial condition could be harmed and the value of
our
stock could go down. This means you could lose all or a part of your investment.
RISKS
RELATED TO OUR FINANCIAL RESULTS
WE
HAVE A HISTORY OF LOSSES SINCE OUR INCEPTION AND MAY INCUR LOSSES FOR THE
FORESEEABLE FUTURE.
Accumulated
losses excluding non-cash transactions as of June 30, 2006 were $74 million
and
acquisition related non-cash transactions were $102 million, which resulted
in
an accumulated net loss of $176 million. We have not yet achieved profitability
and we can give no assurances that we will achieve profitability within the
foreseeable future as we fund operating and capital expenditures in areas such
as establishment and expansion of markets, sales and marketing, operating
equipment and research and development. We cannot assure investors that we
will
ever achieve or sustain profitability or that our operating losses will not
increase in the future.
WE
MAY NOT BE ABLE TO EXECUTE OUR BUSINESS PLAN AND MAY NOT GENERATE CASH FROM
OPERATIONS
In
the
event that cash flow from operations is less than anticipated and we are unable
to secure additional funding to cover our expenses, in order to preserve cash,
we would be required to reduce expenditures and effect reductions in our
corporate infrastructure, either of which could have a material adverse effect
on our ability to continue our current level of operations. To the extent that
operating expenses increase or we need additional funds to make acquisitions,
develop new technologies or acquire strategic assets, the need for additional
funding may be accelerated and there can be no assurances that any such
additional funding can be obtained on terms acceptable to us, if at all. If
we
were not able to generate sufficient capital, either from operations or through
additional debt or equity financing, to fund our current operations, we would
be
forced to significantly reduce or delay our plans for continued research and
development and expansion. This could significantly reduce the value of our
securities.
OUR
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM HAS EXPRESSED DOUBT ABOUT OUR
ABILITY TO CONTINUE AS A GOING CONCERN, WHICH MAY HINDER OUR ABILITY TO OBTAIN
FUTURE FINANCING
Our
consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2006 have been prepared under
the assumption that we will continue as a going concern for the year ending
December 31, 2006. Our independent registered public accounting firm have issued
their report dated March 15, 2006 in connection with the audit of our financial
statements as of December 31, 2005 and 2004 and for the three year period ended
December 31, 2005, that included an explanatory paragraph expressing substantial
doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern without additional
capital becoming available. Our ability to continue as a going concern is
dependent upon our ability to obtain additional equity or debt financing,
attain further operating efficiencies and, ultimately, to achieve profitable
operations. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might
result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
RISKS
RELATED TO MANUFACTURING
THE
MANUFACTURE OF OLED-ON-SILICON IS NEW AND OLED MICRODISPLAYS HAVE NOT BEEN
PRODUCED IN SIGNIFICANT QUANTITIES.
If
we are
unable to produce our products in sufficient quantity, we will be unable to
maintain and attract new customers. In addition, we cannot assure you that
once
we commence volume production we will attain yields at high throughput that
will
result in profitable gross margins or that we will not experience manufacturing
problems which could result in delays in delivery of orders or product
introductions.
WE
ARE DEPENDENT ON A SINGLE MANUFACTURING LINE.
We
currently manufacture our products on a single manufacturing line. If we
experience any significant disruption in the operation of our manufacturing
facility or a serious failure of a critical piece of equipment, we may be unable
to supply microdisplays to our customers. For this reason, some OEMs may also
be
reluctant to commit a broad line of products to our microdisplays without a
second production facility in place. However, we try to maintain product
inventory to fill the requirements under such circumstances. Interruptions
in
our manufacturing could be caused by manufacturing equipment problems, the
introduction of new equipment into the manufacturing process or delays in the
delivery of new manufacturing equipment. Lead-time for delivery of manufacturing
equipment can be extensive. No assurance can be given that we will not lose
potential sales or be unable to meet production orders due to production
interruptions in our manufacturing line. In order to meet the requirements
of
certain OEMs for multiple manufacturing sites, we will have to expend capital
to
secure additional sites and may not be able to manage multiple sites
successfully.
WE
COULD EXPERIENCE MANUFACTURING INTERRUPTIONS, DELAYS, OR INEFFICIENCIES IF
WE
ARE UNABLE TO TIMELY AND RELIABLY PROCURE COMPONENTS FROM SINGLE-SOURCED
SUPPLIERS.
We
maintain several single-source supplier relationships, either because
alternative sources are not available or the relationship is advantageous due
to
performance, quality, support, delivery, capacity, or price considerations.
If
the supply of a critical single-source material or component is delayed or
curtailed, we may not be able to ship the related product in desired quantities
and in a timely manner. Even where alternative sources of supply are available,
qualification of the alternative suppliers and establishment of reliable
supplies could result in delays and a possible loss of sales, which could harm
operating results.
WE
EXPECT TO DEPEND ON SEMICONDUCTOR CONTRACT MANUFACTURERS TO SUPPLY OUR SILICON
INTEGRATED CIRCUITS AND OTHER SUPPLIERS OF KEY COMPONENTS, MATERIALS AND
SERVICES.
We
do not
manufacture the silicon integrated circuits on which we incorporate our OLED
technology. Instead, we expect to provide the design layouts to semiconductor
contract manufacturers who will manufacture the integrated circuits on silicon
wafers. We also expect to depend on suppliers of a variety of other components
and services, including circuit boards, graphic integrated circuits, passive
components, materials and chemicals, and equipment support. Our inability to
obtain sufficient quantities of high quality silicon integrated circuits or
other necessary components, materials or services on a timely basis could result
in manufacturing delays, increased costs and ultimately in reduced or delayed
sales or lost orders which could materially and adversely affect our operating
results.
RISKS
RELATED TO OUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
WE
RELY ON OUR LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH EASTMAN KODAK FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR
PRODUCTS.
We
rely
on our license agreement with Eastman Kodak for the development of our products,
and the termination of this license, Eastman Kodak's licensing of its OLED
technology to others for microdisplay applications, or the sublicensing by
Eastman Kodak of our OLED technology to third parties, could have a material
adverse impact on our business.
Our
principal products under development utilize OLED technology that we license
from Eastman Kodak. We rely upon Eastman Kodak to protect and enforce key
patents held by Eastman Kodak, relating to OLED display technology. Eastman
Kodak's patents expire at various times in the future. Our license with Eastman
Kodak could terminate if we fail to perform any material term or covenant under
the license agreement. Since our license from Eastman Kodak is non-exclusive,
Eastman Kodak could also elect to become a competitor itself or to license
OLED
technology for microdisplay applications to others who have the potential to
compete with us. The occurrence of any of these events could have a material
adverse impact on our business.
WE
MAY NOT BE SUCCESSFUL IN PROTECTING OUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND PROPRIETARY
RIGHTS.
We
rely
on a combination of patents, trade secret protection, licensing agreements
and
other arrangements to establish and protect our proprietary technologies. If
we
fail to successfully enforce our intellectual property rights, our competitive
position could suffer, which could harm our operating results. Patents may
not
be issued for our current patent applications, third parties may challenge,
invalidate or circumvent any patent issued to us, unauthorized parties could
obtain and use information that we regard as proprietary despite our efforts
to
protect our proprietary rights, rights granted under patents issued to us may
not afford us any competitive advantage, others may independently develop
similar technology or design around our patents, our technology may be available
to licensees of Eastman Kodak, and protection of our intellectual property
rights may be limited in certain foreign countries. We may be required to expend
significant resources to monitor and police our intellectual property rights.
Any future infringement or other claims or prosecutions related to our
intellectual property could have a material adverse effect on our business.
Any
such claims, with or without merit, could be time consuming to defend, result
in
costly litigation, divert management's attention and resources, or require
us to
enter into royalty or licensing agreements. Such royalty or licensing
agreements, if required, may not be available on terms acceptable to us, if
at
all. Protection of intellectual property has historically been a large yearly
expense for eMagin. We have not been in a financial position to properly protect
all of our intellectual property, and may not be in a position to properly
protect our position or stay ahead of competition in new research and the
protecting of the resulting intellectual property.
RISKS
RELATED TO THE MICRODISPLAY INDUSTRY
THE
COMMERCIAL SUCCESS OF THE MICRODISPLAY INDUSTRY DEPENDS ON THE WIDESPREAD MARKET
ACCEPTANCE OF MICRODISPLAY SYSTEMS PRODUCTS.
The
market for microdisplays is emerging. Our success will depend on consumer
acceptance of microdisplays as well as the success of the commercialization
of
the microdisplay market. As an OEM supplier, our customer's products must also
be well accepted. At present, it is difficult to assess or predict with any
assurance the potential size, timing and viability of market opportunities
for
our technology in this market. The viewfinder microdisplay market sector is
well
established with entrenched competitors with whom we must compete.
THE
MICRODISPLAY SYSTEMS BUSINESS IS INTENSELY COMPETITIVE.
We
do
business in intensely competitive markets that are characterized by rapid
technological change, changes in market requirements and competition from both
other suppliers and our potential OEM customers. Such markets are typically
characterized by price erosion. This intense competition could result in pricing
pressures, lower sales, reduced margins, and lower market share. Our ability
to
compete successfully will depend on a number of factors, both within and outside
our control. We expect these factors to include the following:
· |
our
success in designing, manufacturing and delivering expected new products,
including those implementing new technologies on a timely
basis;
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· |
our
ability to address the needs of our customers and the quality of
our
customer services;
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· |
the
quality, performance, reliability, features, ease of use and pricing
of
our products;
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· |
successful
expansion of our manufacturing
capabilities;
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· |
our
efficiency of production, and ability to manufacture and ship products
on
time;
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· |
the
rate at which original equipment manufacturing customers incorporate
our
product solutions into their own products;
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· |
the
market acceptance of our customers' products;
and
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· |
product
or technology introductions by our
competitors.
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Our
competitive position could be damaged if one or more potential OEM customers
decide to manufacture their own microdisplays, using OLED or alternate
technologies. In addition, our customers may be reluctant to rely on a
relatively small company such as eMagin for a critical component. We cannot
assure you that we will be able to compete successfully against current and
future competition, and the failure to do so would have a materially adverse
effect upon our business, operating results and financial condition.
THE
DISPLAY INDUSTRY IS CYCLICAL.
The
display industry is characterized by fabrication facilities that require large
capital expenditures and long lead times for supplies and the subsequent
processing time, leading to frequent mismatches between supply and demand.
The
OLED microdisplay sector may experience overcapacity if and when all of the
facilities presently in the planning stage come on line leading to a difficult
market in which to sell our products.
COMPETING
PRODUCTS MAY GET TO MARKET SOONER THAN OURS.
Our
competitors are investing substantial resources in the development and
manufacture of microdisplay systems using alternative technologies such as
reflective liquid crystal displays (LCDs), LCD-on-Silicon ("LCOS")
microdisplays, active matrix electroluminescence and scanning image systems,
and
transmissive active matrix LCDs. Our competitive position could be damaged
if
one or more of our competitors’ products get to the market sooner than our
products. We cannot assure you that our product will get to market ahead of
our
competitors or that we will be able to compete successfully against current
and
future competition. The failure to do so would have a materially adverse effect
upon our business, operating results and financial condition.
OUR
COMPETITORS HAVE MANY ADVANTAGES OVER US.
As
the
microdisplay market develops, we expect to experience intense competition from
numerous domestic and foreign companies including well-established corporations
possessing worldwide manufacturing and production facilities, greater name
recognition, larger retail bases and significantly greater financial, technical,
and marketing resources than us, as well as from emerging companies attempting
to obtain a share of the various markets in which our microdisplay products
have
the potential to compete. We cannot assure you that we will be able to compete
successfully against current and future competition, and the failure to do
so
would have a materially adverse effect upon our business, operating results
and
financial condition.
OUR
PRODUCTS ARE SUBJECT TO LENGTHY OEM DEVELOPMENT PERIODS.
We
plan
to sell most of our microdisplays to OEMs who will incorporate them into
products they sell. OEMs determine during their product development phase
whether they will incorporate our products. The time elapsed between initial
sampling of our products by OEMs, the custom design of our products to meet
specific OEM product requirements, and the ultimate incorporation of our
products into OEM consumer products is significant. If our products fail to
meet
our OEM customers' cost, performance or technical requirements or if unexpected
technical challenges arise in the integration of our products into OEM consumer
products, our operating results could be significantly and adversely affected.
Long delays in achieving customer qualification and incorporation of our
products could adversely affect our business.
OUR
PRODUCTS WILL LIKELY EXPERIENCE RAPIDLY DECLINING UNIT PRICES.
In
the
markets in which we expect to compete, prices of established products tend
to
decline significantly over time. In order to maintain our profit margins over
the long term, we believe that we will need to continuously develop product
enhancements and new technologies that will either slow price declines of our
products or reduce the cost of producing and delivering our products. While
we
anticipate many opportunities to reduce production costs over time, there can
be
no assurance that these cost reduction plans will be successful nor is there
any
assurance that our costs can be reduced as quickly as any reduction in unit
prices. We may also attempt to offset the anticipated decrease in our average
selling price by introducing new products, increasing our sales volumes or
adjusting our product mix. If we fail to do so, our results of operations would
be materially and adversely affected.
RISKS
RELATED TO OUR BUSINESS
OUR
SUCCESS DEPENDS ON ATTRACTING AND RETAINING HIGHLY SKILLED AND QUALIFIED
TECHNICAL AND CONSULTING PERSONNEL.
We
must
hire highly skilled technical personnel as employees and as independent
contractors in order to develop our products. The competition for skilled
technical employees is intense and we may not be able to retain or recruit
such
personnel. We must compete with companies that possess greater financial and
other resources than we do, and that may be more attractive to potential
employees and contractors. To be competitive, we may have to increase the
compensation, bonuses, stock options and other fringe benefits offered to
employees in order to attract and retain such personnel. The costs of retaining
or attracting new personnel may have a materially adverse affect on our business
and our operating results. In addition, difficulties in hiring and retaining
technical personnel could delay the implementation of our business
plan.
OUR
SUCCESS DEPENDS IN A LARGE PART ON THE CONTINUING SERVICE OF KEY PERSONNEL.
Changes
in management could have an adverse effect on our business. We are dependent
upon the active participation of several key management personnel, including
Gary W. Jones, our chief executive officer. We will also need to recruit
additional management in order to expand according to our business plan. The
failure to attract and retain additional management or personnel could have
a
material adverse effect on our operating results and financial performance.
OUR
BUSINESS DEPENDS ON NEW PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGIES.
The
market for our products is characterized by rapid changes in product, design
and
manufacturing process technologies. Our success depends to a large extent on
our
ability to develop and manufacture new products and technologies to match the
varying requirements of different customers in order to establish a competitive
position and become profitable. Furthermore, we must adopt our products and
processes to technological changes and emerging industry standards and practices
on a cost-effective and timely basis. Our failure to accomplish any of the
above
could harm our business and operating results.
WE
GENERALLY DO NOT HAVE LONG-TERM CONTRACTS WITH OUR CUSTOMERS.
Our
business has primarily operated on the basis of short-term purchase orders.
We
are now receiving longer term purchase agreements and procurement contracts,
but
we cannot guarantee that we will continue to do so. Our current purchase
agreements can be cancelled or revised without penalty, depending on the
circumstances. We plan production on the basis of internally generated forecasts
of demand. If we fail to accurately forecast demand for our products, operating
results of our business may suffer and the value of your investment in our
company may decline.
OUR
BUSINESS STRATEGY MAY FAIL IF WE CANNOT CONTINUE TO FORM STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS
WITH COMPANIES THAT MANUFACTURE AND USE PRODUCTS THAT COULD INCORPORATE OUR
OLED-ON-SILICON TECHNOLOGY.
Our
prospects will be significantly affected by our ability to develop strategic
alliances with OEMs for incorporation of our OLED-on-silicon technology into
their products. While we intend to continue to establish strategic relationships
with manufacturers of electronic consumer products, personal computers,
chipmakers, lens makers, equipment makers, material suppliers and/or systems
assemblers, there is no assurance that we will be able to continue to establish
and maintain strategic relationships on commercially acceptable terms, or that
the alliances we do enter in to will realize their objectives. Failure to do
so
would have a material adverse effect on our business.
OUR
BUSINESS DEPENDS TO SOME EXTENT ON INTERNATIONAL TRANSACTIONS.
We
purchase needed materials from companies located abroad and may be adversely
affected by political and currency risk, as well as the additional costs of
doing business with a foreign entity. Some customers in other countries have
longer receivable periods or warranty periods. In addition, many of the OEMs
that are the most likely long-term purchasers of our microdisplays are located
abroad exposing us to additional political and currency risk. We may find it
necessary to locate manufacturing facilities abroad to be closer to our
customers which could expose us to various risks, including management of a
multi-national organization, the complexities of complying with foreign laws
and
customs, political instability and the complexities of taxation in multiple
jurisdictions.
OUR
BUSINESS MAY EXPOSE US TO PRODUCT LIABILITY CLAIMS.
Our
business may expose us to potential product liability claims. Although no such
claims have been brought against us to date, and to our knowledge no such claim
is threatened or likely, we may face liability to product users for damages
resulting from the faulty design or manufacture of our products. While we plan
to maintain product liability insurance coverage, there can be no assurance
that
product liability claims will not exceed coverage limits, fall outside the
scope
of such coverage, or that such insurance will continue to be available at
commercially reasonable rates, if at all.
OUR
BUSINESS IS SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS AND POSSIBLE LIABILITY ARISING
FROM POTENTIAL EMPLOYEE CLAIMS OF EXPOSURE TO HARMFUL SUBSTANCES USED IN THE
DEVELOPMENT AND MANUFACTURE OF OUR PRODUCTS.
We
are
subject to various governmental regulations related to toxic, volatile,
experimental and other hazardous chemicals used in our design and manufacturing
process. Our failure to comply with these regulations could result in the
imposition of fines or in the suspension or cessation of our operations.
Compliance with these regulations could require us to acquire costly equipment
or to incur other significant expenses. We develop, evaluate and utilize new
chemical compounds in the manufacture of our products. While we attempt to
ensure that our employees are protected from exposure to hazardous materials,
we
cannot assure you that potentially harmful exposure will not occur or that
we
will not be liable to employees as a result.
RISKS
RELATED TO OUR CURRENT FINANCING ARRANGEMENT
THERE
ARE A LARGE NUMBER OF SHARES UNDERLYING OUR SECURED CONVERTIBLE NOTES AND
WARRANTS THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR FUTURE SALE AND THE SALE OF THESE SHARES
MAY
DEPRESS THE MARKET PRICE OF OUR COMMON STOCK.
As
of
August 1, 2006, we had 100,522,492 shares of common stock issued and
outstanding, senior secured convertible notes outstanding that may be converted
into an estimated 23,038,454 shares of common stock and outstanding warrants
to
purchase 18,049,991 shares of common stock. In addition, as of August 1, 2006,
we have outstanding (i) options to purchase 11,715,754 shares and (ii) warrants
to purchase 19,354,471 shares of common stock. All of the shares issuable upon
conversion of the secured convertible notes and upon exercise of our warrants
and options, may be sold without restriction. Sales of significant amounts
of
common stock in the public market, or the perception that such sales may occur,
could materially affect the market price of our common stock. These sales might
also make it more difficult for us to sell equity or equity-related securities
in the future at a time and price that we deem appropriate.
THE
ISSUANCE OF SHARES UPON CONVERSION OF THE SECURED CONVERTIBLE NOTES AND EXERCISE
OF OUTSTANDING WARRANTS MAY CAUSE IMMEDIATE AND SUBSTANTIAL DILUTION TO OUR
EXISTING STOCKHOLDERS.
The
issuance of shares upon conversion of the secured convertible notes and exercise
of warrants may result in substantial dilution to the interests of other
stockholders. Although certain of the selling stockholders may not convert
their
secured convertible notes and/or exercise their warrants if such conversion
or
exercise would cause such stockholder to own more than 9.99% of our outstanding
common stock, this restriction does not prevent each of such selling
stockholders from converting and/or exercising and selling some of its holdings
and then converting the rest of its holdings. In this way, such selling
stockholders could sell more than this limit while never holding more than
this
limit.
IF
WE ARE REQUIRED FOR ANY REASON TO REPAY OUR OUTSTANDING SECURED CONVERTIBLE
NOTES, WE WOULD BE REQUIRED TO DEPLETE OUR WORKING CAPITAL, IF AVAILABLE, OR
RAISE ADDITIONAL FUNDS. OUR FAILURE TO REPAY THE SECURED CONVERTIBLE NOTES,
IF
REQUIRED, COULD RESULT IN LEGAL ACTION AGAINST US, WHICH COULD REQUIRE THE
SALE
OF SUBSTANTIAL ASSETS.
In
July
2006, we entered into Note Purchase Agreements for the sale of an aggregate
of
$5,970,000 principal amount of secured convertible notes. 50% of the
aggregate principle amount of each secured convertible note matures 1
year after the date of issuance and the remaining 50% matures 18 months after
the date of issuance, unless sooner converted into shares of our common stock.
In addition, the secured convertible notes pay 6% interest per annum. Any event
of default such as our failure to repay the principal or interest when due,
our
failure to issue shares of common stock upon conversion by the holder, our
failure to timely file a registration statement or have such registration
statement declared effective, breach of any covenant, representation or warranty
in the Note Purchase Agreements or related convertible note, the assignment
or
appointment of a receiver to control a substantial part of our property or
business, the commencement of a bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or
liquidation proceeding against our company and the delisting of our common
stock
could require the early repayment of the secured convertible notes, including
a
default interest rate of 12% on the outstanding principal balance of the notes
if the default is not cured within the specified grace period. We anticipate
that the full amount of the secured convertible notes will be converted into
shares of our common stock, in accordance with the terms of the secured
convertible notes. If we were required to repay the secured convertible notes,
we would be required to use our limited working capital and raise additional
funds. If we were unable to repay the notes when required, the note holders
could commence legal action against us and foreclose on all of our assets to
recover the amounts due. Any such action would require us to curtail or cease
operations.
IF
AN EVENT OF DEFAULT OCCURS UNDER THE NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS, SECURED
CONVERTIBLE NOTES, WARRANTS, SECURITY AGREEMENT OR PATENT AND TRADEMARK SECURITY
AGREEMENT, THE INVESTORS COULD TAKE POSSESSION OF ALL OUR GOODS, INVENTORY,
CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS AND GENERAL INTANGIBLES, RECEIVABLES, DOCUMENTS, INSTRUMENTS,
CHATTEL PAPER, AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.
In
connection with the Note Purchase Agreements we entered into in July 2006,
we
executed a Security Agreement, a Patent and Trademark Security Agreement and
a
Lockbox Agreement, each in favor of the investors granting them a first priority
security interest in all of our goods, inventory, contractual rights and general
intangibles, receivables, documents, instruments, chattel paper, and
intellectual property. The Security Agreement, Patent and Trademark Security
Agreement and Lockbox Agreement state that if an event of default occurs under
the Note Purchase Agreements, Secured Convertible Notes, Warrants, Security
Agreement, Patent and Trademark Security Agreement or Lockbox Agreement, the
investors have the right to take possession of the collateral, to operate our
business using the collateral, and have the right to assign, sell, lease or
otherwise dispose of and deliver all or any part of the collateral, at public
or
private sale or otherwise to satisfy our obligations under these agreements.
RISKS
RELATED TO OUR STOCK
WE
HAVE A STAGGERED BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OTHER ANTI-TAKEOVER PROVISIONS, WHICH
COULD INHIBIT POTENTIAL INVESTORS OR DELAY OR PREVENT A CHANGE OF CONTROL THAT
MAY FAVOR YOU.
Our
Board
of Directors is divided into three classes and our Board members are elected
for
terms that are staggered. This could discourage the efforts by others to obtain
control of the company. Some of the provisions of our certificate of
incorporation, our bylaws and Delaware law could, together or separately,
discourage potential acquisition proposals or delay or prevent a change in
control. In particular, our board of directors is authorized to issue up to
10,000,000 shares of preferred stock (less any outstanding shares of preferred
stock) with rights and privileges that might be senior to our common stock,
without the consent of the holders of the common stock.
FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS
We
and
our representatives may from time to time make written or oral statements that
are "forward-looking," including statements contained in this prospectus and
other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, reports to our
stockholders and news releases. All statements that express expectations,
estimates, forecasts or projections are forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Act. In addition, other written or oral statements which
constitute forward-looking statements may be made by us or on our behalf. Words
such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks,"
"estimates," "projects," "forecasts," "may," "should," variations of such words
and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking
statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and
involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions which are difficult to predict.
Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is
expressed or forecasted in or suggested by such forward-looking statements.
We
undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
USE
OF PROCEEDS
This
prospectus relates to shares of our common stock that may be offered and sold
from time to time by the selling stockholders. We will not receive any proceeds
from the sale of shares of common stock in this offering. Proceeds, if any,
received on the exercise of currently outstanding warrants will be
use for general working capital purposes.
The
table
below sets forth information concerning the resale of the shares of common
stock
by the selling stockholders. We will not receive any proceeds from the resale
of
the common stock by the selling stockholders. If the warrants are exercised
by
the payment of cash, however, we will receive proceeds from the exercise of
the
warrants. However, the warrants have a cashless exercise provision that allows
the holder in certain circumstances to receive a reduced number of shares of
our
common stock, without paying the exercise price in cash. To the extent any
of
the warrants are exercised in this manner, we will not receive any additional
proceeds from such exercise.
The
following table also sets forth, as of the date of this prospectus, the name
of
each selling stockholder for whom we are registering shares of common stock
for
the future resale to the public pursuant to this prospectus, the number of
shares of common stock beneficially owned by each selling stockholder, the
number of shares of common stock that may be sold in this offering and the
number of shares of common stock each selling stockholder will own after the
offering, assuming they sell all of the shares offered.
|
|
Shares
Beneficially Owned Prior to the
Offering
|
|
|
|
Shares
Beneficially Owned After the Offering
|
Name |
|
Number**
|
|
Percent(1)
|
|
Total
Shares
Registered
in
this Prospectus
|
|
Number
|
|
Percent
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Alexandra
Global Master
Fund
Ltd. (2)
|
|
|
|
9.9%(17)
|
|
19,615,383
|
|
5,818,180
|
|
4.1%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rainbow
Gate Corporation (3) |
|
8,048,212
|
|
5.47%
|
|
4,576,922
|
|
3,471,290
|
|
2.4%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ginola
Limited (4) |
|
8,835,799
|
|
6.00%
|
|
5,230,769
|
|
3,605,030
|
|
2.5%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
David
Gottfried (5) |
|
3,426,714
|
|
2.38%(17)
|
|
1,634,614
|
|
1,792,100
|
|
1.3%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Iroquois
Master Fund Ltd. (6) |
|
1,307,691
|
|
*(17)
|
|
1,307,691
|
|
-
0 -
|
|
0.0%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nite
Capital, LP (7) |
|
1,580,418
|
|
1.10%(17)
|
|
1,307,691
|
|
272,727
|
|
*
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
HU
Investments, LLC (8) |
|
4,438,645
|
|
3.09%(17)
|
|
1,307,691
|
|
3,130,954
|
|
2.2%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Navacorp
III, LLC (9) |
|
1,815,348
|
|
1.27%(17)
|
|
1,307,691
|
|
507,657
|
|
*
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BTG
Investments, LLC (10) |
|
1,307,691
|
|
*(17)
|
|
1,307,691
|
|
-
0 -
|
|
0.0%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
David
Kincade (11) |
|
1,153,845
|
|
*(17)
|
|
653,845
|
|
500,000
|
|
*
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thomas
Wales (12) |
|
1,284,921
|
|
*(17)
|
|
326,921
|
|
958,000
|
|
1.0%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
John
Atherly (13) |
|
564,575
|
|
*(17)
|
|
261,538
|
|
303,037
|
|
*
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Olivier
Prache (14) |
|
434,467
|
|
*(17)
|
|
196,152
|
|
238,315
|
|
*
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stillwater
LLC (15) |
|
10,347,655
|
|
7.17%
|
|
1,923,077
|
|
8,424,579
|
|
5.91%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Roth
Capital Partners, LLC (16) |
|
130,769
|
|
*(17)
|
|
130,769
|
|
-
0 -
|
|
0.0%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
54,718,945
|
|
36.38%
|
|
41,088,445
|
|
23,203,689
|
|
15.3%
|
*
Less
than 1%
**The
actual number of shares of common stock offered in this prospectus, and included
in the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, includes
such
additional number of shares of common stock as may be issued or issuable upon
conversion of our senior secured convertible notes and the exercise of the
warrants by reason of any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction
involving the common stock, in accordance with Rule 416 under the Securities
Act
of 1933, as amended. In addition, certain of the selling stockholders have
contractually agreed to restrict their ability to convert their senior secured
convertible notes and exercise their warrants and receive shares of our common
stock such that the number of shares of common stock held by such selling
stockholder in the aggregate and its affiliates after such conversion or
exercise does not exceed 9.9% of the then issued and outstanding shares of
common stock as determined in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Exchange
Act.
Accordingly, the number of shares of common stock set forth in the table for
certain of the selling stockholders exceeds the number of shares of common
stock
that the selling stockholders could own beneficially at any given time through
their ownership of the notes and warrants (see footnote (17) below). In that
regard, the beneficial ownership of the common stock by the selling stockholder
set forth in the table is not determined in accordance with Rule 13d-3 under
the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
(1)
Based
upon 100,522,492 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of August
1,
2006 and assumes the increase in the number of shares outstanding by reason
of the conversion of notes or exercise of warrants pursuant to which the shares
of common stock listed in this table may have been issued.
(2)
Represents (i) 3,636,636 shares of common stock and 2,181,817 shares underlying
warrants owned by the selling stockholder prior to the July 2006 private
placement which are not being registered in this prospectus, (ii) 11,538,461
shares of common stock underlying a 6% senior secured convertible note and
(iii)
8,076,922 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of a common stock
purchase warrant. Alexandra Investment Management, LLC, a Delaware limited
liability company (“AIM”), serves as investment adviser to Alexandra Global
Master Fund Ltd., a British Virgin Islands international business company
(“Alexandra”). By reason of such relationship, AIM may be deemed to share
dispositive power over the shares of common stock stated as beneficially owned
by Alexandra. AIM disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares of common stock.
Mr. Mikhail A. Filimonov is a managing member and the Chairman, Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Investment Officer of AIM. By reason of such relationship,
Filimonov may be deemed to share dispositive power over the shares of common
stock stated as beneficially owned by Alexandra. Filimonov disclaims beneficial
ownership of such shares of common stock. The selling stockholder has notified
us that they are not broker-dealers and/or affiliates of broker-dealers.
(3)
Represents (i)
2,628,417 shares
of
common stock and 842,873
shares
underlying warrants owned by the selling stockholder prior to the July 2006
private placement which are not being registered in this prospectus, (ii)
2,692,307 shares of common stock underlying a 6% senior secured convertible
note
and (iii) 1,884,615 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of a common
stock purchase warrant. In accordance with rule 13d-3 under the securities
exchange act of 1934, Dr. Mortimer D. Sackler, the sole shareholder of the
selling stockholder, may be deemed a control person, with voting and investment
control, of the shares owned by the selling stockholder. Mortimer D.A. Sackler
is the investment manager of Rainbow Gate and is the Sole Member, Manager and
President of Stillwater LLC. Mortimer D.A. Sackler and Stillwater LLC disclaim
beneficial ownership of the shares owned by Rainbow Gate. The selling
stockholder has notified us that they are not broker-dealers and/or affiliates
of broker-dealers.
(4)
Represents (i)
3,141,088 shares
of
common stock and 463,942
shares
underlying warrants owned by the selling stockholder prior to the July 2006
private placement which are not being registered in this prospectus, (ii)
3,076,923 shares of common stock underlying a 6% senior secured convertible
note
and (iii) 2,153,846 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of a common
stock purchase warrant. In accordance with rule 13d-3 under the securities
exchange act of 1934, Jonathan
G. White, Steven A. Meiklejohn and Joerg Fischer, each a Director of the selling
stockholder, and Dr.
Mortimer D. Sackler, the sole shareholder
of the
selling stockholder,
may be
deemed control persons, with voting and investment control, of the shares owned
by such entity. The selling stockholder has notified us that they are not
broker-dealers and/or affiliates of broker-dealers.
(5)
Represents (i) 1,342,100
shares
of
common stock and 450,000 shares
underlying warrants owned by the selling stockholder prior to the July 2006
private placement which are not being registered in this prospectus, (ii)
961,538 shares of common stock underlying a 6% senior secured convertible note
and (iii) 673,076 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of a common
stock purchase warrant. The selling stockholder has notified us that he is
not a
broker-dealer and/or affiliated with broker-dealers.
(6)
Represents (i) 769,230 shares of common stock underlying a 6% senior secured
convertible note and (ii) 538,461 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise
of a common stock purchase warrant. In accordance with rule 13d-3 under the
securities exchange act of 1934, Joshua
Silverman
may be
deemed a control person, with voting and investment control, of the shares
owned
by such entity. Mr. Silverman
disclaims beneficial ownership over the
shares owned by such entity.
The
selling stockholder has notified us that they are not broker-dealers and/or
affiliates of broker-dealers.
(7)
Represents (i) 272,727
shares
underlying warrants owned by the selling stockholder prior to the July 2006
private placement which are not being registered in this prospectus, (ii)
769,230 shares of common stock underlying a 6% senior secured convertible note
and (iii) 538,461 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of a common
stock purchase warrant. In accordance with rule 13d-3 under the securities
exchange act of 1934, Keith Goodman, the manager of the general partner of
the
selling stockholder, may be deemed a control person, with voting and investment
control, of the shares owned by such entity. Keith Goodman disclaims beneficial
ownership of the shares owned by the selling stockholder. The selling
stockholder has notified us that they are not broker-dealers and/or affiliates
of broker-dealers.
(8)
Represents (i) 2,476,409
shares
of
common stock and 654,545
shares
underlying warrants owned by the selling stockholder prior to the July 2006
private placement which are not being registered in this prospectus (ii) 769,230
shares of common stock underlying a 6% senior secured convertible note and
(iii)
538,461 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of a common stock purchase
warrant. In accordance with rule 13d-3 under the securities exchange act of
1934, Hank
Uberoi
may be
deemed a control person, with voting and investment control, of the shares
owned
by such entity. The selling stockholder has notified us that they are not
broker-dealers and/or affiliates of broker-dealers.
(9)
Represents (i)
507,657
shares
of
common stock underlying warrants owned by the managing member of the selling
stockholder prior to the July 2006 private placement which are not being
registered in this prospectus, (ii) 769,230 shares of common stock underlying
a
6% senior secured convertible note and (iii) 538,461 shares of common stock
issuable upon exercise of a common stock purchase warrant. In accordance with
rule 13d-3 under the securities exchange act of 1934, Paul
Cronson
may be
deemed a control person, with voting and investment control, of the shares
owned
by such entity. The selling stockholder has notified us that they are an
affiliate of one or more broker-dealers. The broker-dealer that is an affiliate
of Navacorp III, LLC was not involved in the purchase of the shares of the
notes
or warrants, and will not be involved in the sale of the shares being registered
in this prospectus.
(10)
Represents (i) 769,230 shares of common stock underlying a 6% senior secured
convertible note and (ii) 538,461 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise
of a common stock purchase warrant. In accordance with rule 13d-3 under the
securities exchange act of 1934, Biron
Roth and Gordon Roth
may be
deemed control persons, with voting and investment control, of the shares owned
by such entity. The selling stockholder has notified us that they are not
broker-dealers and/or affiliates of broker-dealers.
(11)
Represents (i)
500,000
shares
of
common stock underlying warrants owned by the selling stockholder prior to
the
July 2006 private placement which are not being registered in this prospectus,
(ii) 384,615 shares of common stock underlying a 6% senior secured convertible
note and (iii) 269,230 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of a common
stock purchase warrant. The selling stockholder has notified us that he is
not a
broker-dealer and/or affiliated with broker-dealers.
(12)
Represents (i) 618,000 shares of common stock and 340,000
shares
underlying warrants owned by the selling stockholder prior to the July 2006
private placement which are not being registered in this prospectus, (ii)
192,307 shares of common stock underlying a 6% senior secured convertible note
and (iii) 134,614 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of a common
stock purchase warrant. The selling stockholder has notified us that he is
not a
broker-dealer and/or affiliated with broker-dealers.
(13)
Represents (i) 303,037
shares
of
common stock owned by the selling stockholder prior to the July 2006 private
placement which are not being registered in this prospectus, (ii) 153,846 shares
of common stock underlying a 6% senior secured convertible note and (iii)
107,692 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of a common stock purchase
warrant. The selling stockholder has notified us that he is not a broker-dealer
and/or affiliated with broker-dealers.
(14)
Represents (i)
1,000
shares
of
common stock and 237,315
shares
underlying options owned by the selling stockholder prior to the July 2006
private placement which are not being registered in this prospectus, (ii)
115,384 shares of common stock underlying a 6% senior secured convertible note
and (iii) 80,768 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of a common
stock
purchase warrant. The selling stockholder has notified us that he is not a
broker-dealer and/or affiliated with broker-dealers.
(15)
Represents (i)
7,606,819 shares
of
common stock and 817,760
shares
underlying warrants owned by the selling stockholder prior to the July 2006
private placement which are not being registered in this prospectus, and (ii)
1,923,077 shares of our common stock issuable upon exercise of a common stock
purchase warrant at a price equal to $.26 per share. In accordance with rule
13d-3 under the securities exchange act of 1934, Mortimer D.A.
Sackler,
the
Sole Member, Manager and President,
may be
deemed a control person, with voting and investment control, of the shares
owned
by such entity. The selling stockholder has notified us that they are not
broker-dealers and/or affiliates of broker-dealers.
(16)
Represents (i) 76,923 shares of common stock underlying a 6% senior secured
convertible note and (ii) 53,846 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise
of a common stock purchase warrant. In accordance with rule 13d-3 under the
securities exchange act of 1934, Byron
C.
Roth, Chief Executive Officer and Gordon J. Roth, Chief Financial
Officer,
may be
deemed control persons, with voting and investment control, of the shares owned
by such entity. The selling stockholder has notified us that they are a
broker-dealer and were involved in the sale of the shares being registered
in
this prospectus.
(17)
This
selling stockholder has contractually agreed not to convert notes or exercise
warrants to the extent such conversion or exercise would cause this selling
stockholder together with its affiliates, to have acquired a number of shares
of
common stock which would exceed 9.9% of the then-outstanding common stock,
other
than by virtue of the ownership of securities or rights to acquire securities
that have limitations on the holders’ right to convert, exercise or purchase
similar to the limitation set forth in the notes and warrants.
Each
selling stockholder of the common stock and any of their pledgees, assignees
and
successors-in-interest may, from time to time, sell any or all of their shares
of common stock on the trading market or any other stock exchange, market or
trading facility on which the shares are traded or in private transactions.
These sales may be at fixed or negotiated prices. A selling stockholder may
use
any one or more of the following methods when selling shares:
· |
ordinary
brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker-dealer
solicits purchasers;
|
· |
block
trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the shares
as agent
but may position and resell a portion of the block as principal to
facilitate the transaction;
|
· |
purchases
by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for
its
account;
|
· |
an
exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of the applicable
exchange;
|
· |
privately
negotiated transactions;
|
· |
settlement
of short sales entered into after the effective date of the registration
statement of which this prospectus is a
part;
|
· |
broker-dealers
may agree with the selling stockholders to sell a specified number
of such
shares at a stipulated price per
share;
|
· |
through
the writing or settlement of options or other hedging transactions,
whether through an options exchange or
otherwise;
|
· |
any
other method permitted pursuant to applicable law;
or
|
· |
a
combination of any such methods of
sale.
|
The
selling stockholders may also sell shares under Rule 144 under the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, if available, rather than under this
prospectus.
Broker-dealers
engaged by the selling stockholders may arrange for other brokers-dealers to
participate in sales. Broker-dealers may receive commissions or discounts from
the selling stockholders (or, if any broker-dealer acts as agent for the
purchaser of shares, from the purchaser) in amounts to be negotiated, but,
except as set forth in a supplement to this Prospectus, in the case of an agency
transaction not in excess of a customary brokerage commission in compliance
with
NASDR Rule 2440; and in the case of a principal transaction a markup or markdown
in compliance with NASDR IM-2440.
In
connection with the sale of the common stock or interests therein, the selling
stockholders may enter into hedging transactions with broker-dealers or other
financial institutions, which may in turn engage in short sales of the common
stock in the course of hedging the positions they assume. The selling
stockholders may also sell shares of the common stock short and deliver these
securities to close out their short positions, or loan or pledge the common
stock to broker-dealers that in turn may sell these securities. The selling
stockholders may also enter into option or other transactions with
broker-dealers or other financial institutions or the creation of one or more
derivative securities which require the delivery to such broker-dealer or other
financial institution of shares offered by this prospectus, which shares such
broker-dealer or other financial institution may resell pursuant to this
prospectus (as supplemented or amended to reflect such
transaction).
The
selling stockholders and any broker-dealers or agents that are involved in
selling the shares may be deemed to be “underwriters” within the meaning of the
Securities Act in connection with such sales. In such event, any commissions
received by such broker-dealers or agents and any profit on the resale of the
shares purchased by them may be deemed to be underwriting commissions or
discounts under the Securities Act. Each selling stockholder has informed us
that it does not have any written or oral agreement or understanding, directly
or indirectly, with any person to distribute the common stock. In no event
shall
any broker-dealer receive fees, commissions and markups which, in the aggregate,
would exceed eight percent (8%).
We
are
required to pay certain fees and expenses incurred by us incident to the
registration of the shares. We have agreed to indemnify the selling stockholders
against certain losses, claims, damages and liabilities, including liabilities
under the Securities Act.
Because
selling stockholders may be deemed to be “underwriters” within the meaning of
the Securities Act, they will be subject to the prospectus delivery requirements
of the Securities Act. In addition, any securities covered by this prospectus
which qualify for sale pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act may be
sold
under Rule 144 rather than under this prospectus. Each selling stockholder
has
advised us that they have not entered into any written or oral agreements,
understandings or arrangements with any underwriter or broker-dealer regarding
the sale of the resale shares. There is no underwriter or coordinating broker
acting in connection with the proposed sale of the resale shares by the selling
stockholders.
We
agreed
to keep this prospectus effective until the earlier of (i) the date on which
the
shares may be resold by the selling stockholders without registration and
without regard to any volume limitations by reason of Rule 144(e) under the
Securities Act or any other rule of similar effect or (ii) all of the shares
have been sold pursuant to the prospectus or Rule 144 under the Securities
Act
or any other rule of similar effect. The resale shares will be sold only through
registered or licensed brokers or dealers if required under applicable state
securities laws. In addition, in certain states, the resale shares may not
be
sold unless they have been registered or qualified for sale in the applicable
state or an exemption from the registration or qualification requirement is
available and is complied with.
Under
applicable rules and regulations under the Exchange Act, any person engaged
in
the distribution of the resale shares may not simultaneously engage in market
making activities with respect to the common stock for the applicable restricted
period, as defined in Regulation M, prior to the commencement of the
distribution. In addition, the selling stockholders will be subject to
applicable provisions of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations there
under, including Regulation M, which may limit the timing of purchases and
sales
of shares of the common stock by the selling stockholders or any other person.
We will make copies of this prospectus available to the selling stockholders
and
have informed them of the need to deliver a copy of this prospectus to each
purchaser at or prior to the time of the sale.
COMMON
STOCK
We
are
authorized to issue up to 200,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $.001.
As of August 1, 2006, there were 100,522,492 shares of common stock outstanding.
Holders of the common stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters
to
be voted upon by the stockholders. Holders of common stock are entitled to
receive ratably such dividends, if any, as may be declared by the Board of
Directors out of funds legally available therefore. Upon the liquidation,
dissolution, or winding up of our company, the holders of common stock are
entitled to share ratably in all of our assets which are legally available
for
distribution after payment of all debts and other liabilities and liquidation
preferences of any outstanding preferred stock. Holders of common stock have
no
preemptive, subscription, redemption or conversion rights. The outstanding
shares of common stock are validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.
We
have
engaged Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company of New York, as
independent transfer agent and registrar.
PREFERRED
STOCK
We
are
authorized to issued up to 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock. The shares
of
preferred stock may be issued in series, and shall have such voting powers,
full
or limited, or no voting powers, and such designations, preferences and relative
participating, optional or other special rights, and qualifications, limitations
or restrictions thereof, as shall be stated and expressed in the resolution
or
resolutions providing for the issuance of such stock adopted from time to time
by the board of directors. The board of directors is expressly vested with
the
authority to determine and fix in the resolution or resolutions providing for
the issuances of preferred stock the voting powers, designations, preferences
and rights, and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, of
each
such series to the full extent now or hereafter permitted by the laws of the
State of Delaware.
6%
SENIOR SECURED CONVERTIBLE NOTES
On
July
21, 2006, we entered into several Note Purchase Agreements to sell to
certain qualified institutional buyers and accredited investors up to $5,970,000
in principal amount 6% Senior Secured Convertible Notes Due 2007-2008. 50%
of
the aggregate principle amount of each Note matures 1 year after the
date of issuance and the remaining 50% matures 18 months after the date of
issuance. The Notes pay 6% interest quarterly, commencing on September 1, 2006,
and are convertible into shares of common stock at a conversion price equal
to
$0.26 per share. In addition, we have the right to redeem all of the outstanding
principal and accrued and unpaid interest due under the Notes upon certain
conditions, including, but not limited to, that no event of default has occurred
or is continuing and that there is an effective registration statement
registering the shares underlying the Notes. In addition, $20,000 of commissions
payable in connection with the private placement were paid by us through the
issuance of a $20,000 principal amount of 6% senior secured convertible note,
together with warrants to purchase 53,846 shares of our common
stock.
WARRANTS
On
July
21, 2006, in connection with the Purchase Agreements, we sold and issued to
the
investors warrants to purchase 16,073,067 shares of our common stock. The
Warrants are exercisable into shares of our common stock until July 21, 2011
at
an exercise price of $0.36 per share. In addition, on July 21, 2006 we issued
a
warrant to purchase 1,923,077 shares of our common stock at a price equal
to $.26 per share to Stillwater LLC as further described in this prospectus
under the heading “July 2006 Note Purchase Agreements”. The investors may
exercise the Warrants on a cashless basis beginning one year after the date
of
issuance if the shares of common stock underlying the Warrants are not then
registered pursuant to an effective registration statement or if an event of
default, as defined in the Notes, has occurred and is continuing.
This
prospectus covers the resale by the investors of the above-referenced common
stock underlying the secured convertible notes and common stock underlying
the
warrants.
Sichenzia
Ross Friedman Ference LLP, New York, New York will issue an opinion with respect
to the validity of the shares of common stock being offered hereby. In
the
past, a
member
of Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP, Richard Friedman, has received shares
of
common stock from us as consideration for legal services performed on our
behalf. We are not registering any shares of common stock in this prospectus
on
behalf of Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP or Richard Friedman.
Eisner
LLP, Independent Registered Public Accountants, have audited, as set forth
in
their report thereon incorporated by reference herein, our financial
statements as of December 31, 2005 and 2004 and for each of the three
years in the period ended December 31, 2005, which included an explanatory
paragraph expressing substantial doubt in our ability to continue as a going
concern. The financial statements referred to above are incorporated by
reference in this prospectus with reliance upon the auditors' opinion based
on
their expertise in accounting and auditing.