SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-KSB
[X] ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT For the
transition period from ___________ to __________
Commission file number 0-12627
MEDICAL DISCOVERIES, INC.
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(Name of small business issuer in its charter)
Utah 87-0407858
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
738 Aspenwood Lane, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(208) 736-1799
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(Issuer's telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
Name of Each Exchange
Title of Each Class On Which Registered
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None None
Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
Common Stock, no par value
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(Title of Class)
Check whether the issuer: (1) has 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 [ ]
Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of
Regulation S-B contained in this form, and no disclosure will be contained, to
the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB or any
amendment to this Form 10-KSB. [X]
The issuer's revenues for its most recent fiscal year totaled $7,495.
The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by
non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was
sold, as of March 16, 2001, was $3,376,042.
As of March 16, 2001, the issuer had 32,075,421 shares of Common Stock
outstanding.
Portions of the Proxy Statement for the issuer's 2001 Annual Meeting of
Shareholders are incorporated by reference in Part III.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one): Yes [ ] No [X]
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
Item 1. Description of Business 3
Item 2. Description of Property 7
Item 3. Legal Proceedings 7
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 8
PART II
Item 5. Market for Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters 8
Item 6. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations 9
Item 7. Financial Statements 14
Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting
and Financial Disclosure 33
PART III
Item 9. Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons;
Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act 33
Item 10. Executive Compensation 33
Item 11. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management 33
Item 12. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions 33
Item 13. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 34
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This report contains certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties, including statements regarding the Company's plans, objectives,
goals, strategies and financial performance. The Company's actual results could
differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking
statements as a result of certain factors set forth under "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations--Cautionary Statement for Forward-Looking Information and Factors
Affecting Future Results" and elsewhere in this report.
PART I
ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS.
ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY
Medical Discoveries, Inc. ("MDI" or the "Company") was incorporated under the
laws of the State of Utah on November 20, 1991. Effective as of August 6, 1992,
the Company merged with and into WPI Pharmaceutical, Inc., a Utah corporation
("WPI"), pursuant to which WPI was the surviving corporation. Pursuant to the
MDI-WPI merger, the name of the surviving corporation was changed to Medical
Discoveries, Inc. WPI was incorporated under the laws of the State of Utah on
February 22, 1984 under the name Westport Pharmaceutical, Inc. Effective as of
May 8, 1984, Westport Pharmaceutical, Inc. merged with and into Euripides
Technology, Inc., a Utah corporation ("Euripides"), pursuant to which Euripides
was the surviving corporation. Pursuant to the Westport-Euripides merger, the
name of the surviving corporation was changed to Westport Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Westport Pharmaceutical, Inc. subsequently changed its name to WPI
Pharmaceutical, Inc. Euripides was incorporated under the laws of the State of
Utah on November 9, 1983.
On July 6, 1998, the Company incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary, Regenere,
Inc., in the State of Nevada. On October 2, 1998, the Company incorporated
another wholly-owned subsidiary, MDI Healthcare Systems, Inc., in the State of
Nevada. Both subsidiaries were incorporated to undertake special purposes,
neither of which is currently being pursued by the Company. Neither subsidiary
currently has any operations or significant assets.
OVERVIEW
Medical Discoveries, Inc. has developed a product (hereafter "MDI-P") that
appears to have the ability to destroy certain viruses, bacteria and fungi.
MDI-P may possibly be used as a sterilizing agent for medical and dental
instruments. MDI-P may also potentially be used to remove or inactivate
infectious agents in human and animal blood-derived products, such as plasma and
gamma globulin.
The Company is committed to its pursuit of establishing MDI-P as an effective
anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal pharmaceutical for in-vitro and
in-vivo applications and to developing MDI-P as an effective liquid chemical
sterilant for a variety of applications.
MDI is a development stage company. To date, the Company has not generated
significant revenues from operations or realized a profit. The Company is
presently investing all of its resources in the testing, development and
commercialization of MDI-P and its other technologies. The Company is attempting
to raise additional funding to continue development of its technologies and to
submit its technologies to appropriate regulatory agencies to secure approvals
when required for the marketing and use of its products.
THE PRODUCT
The Company's primary product is referred to as MDI-P. MDI-P stands for "Medical
Discoveries, Inc.-Pharmaceutical." MDI-P is produced by the electrolysis of
saline, using a patented instrument with proprietary electrodes. This solution
has a significant oxidation reduction potential due to a mixture of oxidative
products resulting from electrolysis.
Electrolysis is the method whereby a certain type of electric current is passed
through a chemical solution. The
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electrical current causes the chemicals in the saline solution to alter,
producing a variety of chemical compounds, such as ozone and hypochlorous acid.
Different electrical currents produce different concentrations of these and
related chemicals. In published scientific literature, electrolyzed saline
solutions have been shown to have an intense microbicidal effect.
In-vivo applications of MDI-P, targeted at treating certain human diseases,
would require administration either intravenously, orally, nasally or topically
as required. In the Company's currently proposed protocol for treating human
diseases, this electrolyzed solution would be administered intravenously to a
patient in a series of injections over a two-week period. In-vitro applications,
such as the sterilization of surgical instruments, would involve the washing
and/or submersion of the instrument or material in the MDI-P solution.
Independent research conducted at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a major
teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, has revealed that MDI-P is capable
of rapidly killing HIV upon direct contact and preventing infection of cells in
a cell culture. In addition, that research has shown that MDI-P is capable of
rapid killing of the HIV virus in an acutely infected cell line.
Additional research has shown that MDI-P is a potent antibacterial and
anti-fungal agent. Data and results published as abstracts by Aldona Baltch,
M.D., of the Stratton V.A. Medical Center and Albany Medical College, Albany NY,
(at the American Society of Microbiology meetings in 1997 and 1998) indicate
that MDI-P was effective in destroying the fungi Candida albicans and Legionella
pneumophillia (Legionaire's Disease) within 60-seconds of exposure with no
evidence of cell toxicity. This work was published in The American Journal of
Infection Control.
Additional research has been performed and is available upon request from the
Company.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
In November, 2000, Medical Discoveries, Inc. announced that Judy M. Robinett has
been elected to the position of Chief Executive Officer by MDI's Board Of
Directors. Ms. Robinett, 48, is a successful entrepreneur and business
consultant with two decades of senior economic and business planning experience,
from both the private and public sectors of the health care and nutrition
industries. She has published more than fifty articles on business finance and
operations and is a recognized authority on quality control.
In November, 2000, MDI announced that a private investor agreed to provide
$500,000 to fund critical testing and research steps necessary to continue
development of MDI-P. Under terms of the agreement, MDI will continue to study
the toxicology and chemistry of the drug and conduct laboratory and clinical
studies of the drug's efficacy. Upon completion of the studies, Peregrine
Properties, LLC will receive 5.5 million shares of common stock and
representation on MDI's Board of Directors in exchange for transfer of ownership
of the studies and results.
In January, 2001, Medical Discoveries, Inc. received Patent Number 6,117,285
from the United States Patent And Trademark Office, entitled "System For
Carrying Out Sterilization Of Equipment." MDI now has a total of eight granted
United States patents relating to the company's proprietary electrolysis
devices, methods and the patented products and applications derived therefrom.
The family of patents represents the continued development of MDI's technology
and intellectual property, begun in 1992 with proprietary hydrolysis of saline
solutions for microbicidal applications and the development of a patented
machine to produce these products.
Also in January, 2001, MDI announced that a new study on the microbe-killing
properties of MDI-P, using four microorganisms that are difficult to eradicate
in the hospital environment, had been completed at the Infectious Diseases
Section of the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, New York. The infectious
diseases research group, headed by Aldona Baltch, M.D., found that MDI-P is a
highly effective microbicide for the organisms studied. The results of this
study suggest that MDI-P may be useful for disinfecting inanimate surfaces, cold
sterilization of medical devices, antisepsis, and irrigation therapy for wounds
and ulcers. The findings of Dr. Baltch's group have been published in The
American Journal Of Infection Control (AJIC 2000;28:251-7), the official journal
of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.
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PATENTS AND PATENT APPLICATIONS
MDI's patents and resulting intellectual properties now span more than a decade
of research and development. MDI has been issued the following eight United
States patents:
Patent No. 5,334,383
"Electrically Hydrolyzed Salines As In Vivo Microbicides For Treatment Of
Cardiomyopathy And Multiple Sclerosis," issued in 1994 and valid until 2011.
Patent No. 5,507,932
"Apparatus For Electrolyzing Fluids," issued in 1996 and originally valid
through 2014. This patent is currently lapsed for accidental failure to pay a
maintenance fee and the Company is seeking revival.
Patent No. 5,560,816
"Method For Electrolyzing Fluids," issued in 1996 and valid through 2016.
Patent No. 5,622,848
"Electrically Hydrolyzed Saline Solutions As Microbicides For In Vitro Treatment
Of Contaminated Fluids Containing Blood," issued in 1997 and valid through 2014.
Patent No. 5,674,537
"An Electrolyzed Saline Solution Containing Concentrated Amounts Of Ozone And
Chlorine Species," issued in 1997 and valid through 2015.
Patent No. 5,731,008
"Electrically Hydrolyzed Salines As Microbicides," issued in 1998 and valid
through 2016.
Patent No. 6,007,686
"System For Electrolyzing Fluids For Use As Antimicrobial Agents," issued in
1999 and valid through 2016.
Patent No. 6,117,285
"System For Carrying Out Sterilization Of Equipment," issued in 2000 and valid
through 2017.
In addition, the Company has made use of the Patent Treaty Cooperative to extend
its patent protection to countries in the European Union, Canada, Mexico, and
Japan. The Company has patent applications pending in Mexico, Japan and Europe.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
MDI is a start-up company with limited resources. During the two fiscal years
ended December 31, 1999 and 2000, the Company spent $376,481 and $117,150,
respectively on research and development of MDI-P. The Company intends actively
to pursue and expand its research efforts as funds will allow. The focus of the
initial research is on the use of MDI-P as a broad-spectrum bactericide,
anti-fungal agent, human anti-viral agent, and a potential sterilizing agent for
blood products. In the future, as funds allow, the Company will also focus its
research on the use of MDI-P as a sterilizing agent for dental and medical
instruments.
COMPETITION
The biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries are characterized by rapidly
evolving technology and intense competition. The Company's competitors include
major pharmaceutical, chemical, and specialized biotechnology companies, many of
which have financial, technical, and marketing resources significantly greater
than those of the Company. Fully integrated pharmaceutical companies, due to
their expertise in research and development, manufacturing, testing, obtaining
regulatory approvals, and marketing, as well as their substantially greater
financial
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and other resources, may be the Company's most formidable competitors. In
addition, acquisitions by such pharmaceutical companies could enhance the
financial and marketing resources of smaller competitors. Furthermore, colleges,
universities, governmental agencies, and other public and private research
organizations will continue to conduct research and possibly market competitive
commercial products on their own or through joint ventures. These institutions
are becoming more active in seeking patent protection and licensing arrangements
to collect royalties for use of technology that they have developed. These
institutions also will compete with the Company in recruiting and retaining
highly qualified scientific personnel.
If and when MDI obtains any required regulatory approval for any of the uses of
MDI-P which require them, it must then compete for acceptance in the
marketplace. Given that such regulatory approval, especially in the United
States, may take a number of years, the timing of the introduction of MDI-P and
other products to the market is critical. Other safe and effective drugs and
treatments may be introduced into the market prior to the time that the Company
is able to obtain approval for the commercialization of MDI-P. In addition, even
after such regulatory approval is obtained, competition among products approved
for sale may be affected by, among other things, product efficacy, safety,
reliability, availability, price, and patent position. There can be no assurance
that MDI-P will be competitive if and when introduced into the marketplace for
any of its possible uses.
COMPETITIVE BUSINESS POSITION
MDI is aware of other companies who may be developing similar technologies and
products for markets in which MDI may pursue product development and revenue.
MDI is continuing to monitor and learn about these companies and technologies,
in that they may provide opportunities to develop key relationships that will
enhance the company's understanding and development of these technologies and
assist MDI to enter worldwide markets in the future, either separately or in
strategic alliance with several of these companies. None of these companies is
seen as an immediate competitor to MDI's stated strategy of developing a
research data base for research-based product development, while continuing to
develop intellectual property and to secure patent rights worldwide.
Electrolyzed water, sometimes called "Function Water", has received rapid and
intense attention in Japan. In support of this technology, the Japanese
government has established a special organization to study applications for this
technology. The name for this organization is the Function Water Foundation.
Japan currently has as many as 35 separate companies developing products to make
the benefits of function water available for a wide variety of applications.
Other markets that MDI is considering for product development are medical
instrument sterilization and sterilization for animal products production. The
Company suspects that several other companies have similar interests in these
markets.
Historically MDI has not completed an in-depth planning and strategy methodology
that focuses on the bottom line. MDI has established a major initiative during
the first half of 2001 to develop a comprehensive strategic plan that will focus
on three areas: market attractiveness, time/cost to prove technology, and
commercialization alternatives. In every instance, MDI is approaching product
development and marketing opportunities which are based upon the company's solid
research and proprietary product development, backed by patented technologies
and secure intellectual properties.
GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS
The Company's use of the MDI-P solution in the treatment of HIV and for other
human or in vitro uses is subject to extensive regulation by United States and
foreign governmental authorities. These regulations apply not only to the use of
MDI-P itself, but also to the manufacture of the electrolysis equipment used to
create MDI-P. In particular, pharmaceutical treatments are subject to rigorous
preclinical and clinical testing and other approval requirements by the Federal
Drug Administration in the United States under the federal Food, Drug and
Cosmetic Act and by comparable agencies in most foreign countries. Various
federal, state and foreign statutes also govern or influence the manufacture,
labeling, storage, record keeping, and marketing of such products.
Pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities are also regulated by state, local, and
other authorities. Obtaining approval from the FDA and other
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regulatory authorities for a new drug or treatment may take several years and
involve substantial expenditures. Moreover, ongoing compliance with these
requirements can require the expenditure of substantial resources. Difficulties
or unanticipated costs may be encountered by the Company in its efforts to
secure necessary governmental approvals, which could delay or preclude the
Company from marketing MDI-P.
For in vivo uses of MDI-P, the Company must conduct preclinical studies to
prepare an IND application. If the FDA accepts the IND application, the Company
would be allowed to commence a series of clinical trials. Each clinical study
must be evaluated by an independent institutional review board. Data from
preclinical testing and clinical trials of MDI-P against HIV or as an
anti-bacterial agent may eventually be submitted to the FDA in a "New Drug
Application" ("NDA") for marketing approval. After the FDA grants approval for
the NDA, initial marketing efforts may begin. Each step of the approval process
can involve considerable time, money, and effort. At any point, approvals may be
withdrawn if compliance with regulatory standards are not maintained. For in
vitro uses, the FDA process is significantly less complicated and time
consuming. Because the use of MDI-P as a sterilizing agent does not require the
injection of this "new drug" in a human patient, MDI is required by the FDA
regulations only to demonstrate in laboratory tests that MDI-P is an effective
sterilizing agent. This data is required to be filed with the FDA by MDI in the
form of a "510(K) Application." This 510(K) Application is subject to FDA
approval, but the time required for such approval is considerably less than the
time required for the approval of a "new drug" because extensive clinical data
is not required.
Other product applications which may be developed for MDI-P could require
regulatory approvals from other governmental agencies, such as the Environmental
Protection Agency pursuant to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act and the Toxic Substances Control Act, and other present and
potential federal, state and local regulations. These approvals can involve
considerable money, time and effort and do not, in and of themselves, guarantee
any commercial success for the product applications approved.
LICENSING, DISTRIBUTION, AND MANUFACTURING
Given the preliminary nature of the Company's research, and given the
uncertainty of regulatory approvals and market viability, management of the
Company is concentrating on making informed decisions regarding the best course
for commercialization of MDI-P in its various potential applications. MDI may
seek to commercialize potential applications of MDI-P either directly or
indirectly in contracts with third parties, including larger, established
companies.
EMPLOYEES
Judy M. Robinett, the Company's CEO, is currently the Company's only employee.
The Company has engagements with a number of consultants for communications,
investor relations, website development, accounting and other services. If the
Company obtains sufficient funding, it anticipates adding several additional
employees in 2001.
ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY.
The Company does not currently own or lease any real property. Currently, the
Company operates out of the CEO's home office and does not pay rent.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
On December 26, 2000, Harvest Group, L.L.C. ("Harvest Group") filed a Demand for
Arbitration and Statement of Claim with the American Arbitration Association in
Salt Lake City, Utah, alleging that a dispute has arisen between Harvest Group
and the Company relating to a so-called JV Agreement (the "JV Agreement") among
the Company, Harvest Group, and Hydromedics, Inc. ("Hydromedics") dated as of
June 28, 2000.
The JV Agreement contemplated that the Company would (1) assign to Hydromedics
its rights to certain skin care products, (2) issue 13,000,000 shares to
Harvest, and (3) seek to appoint two Harvest representatives to the
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Company's board of directors. In return, Hydromedics would (1) issue 2,000,000
of its shares to the Company, (2) assume certain obligations of the Company
associated with the skin care products to be transferred, and (3) market the
skin care products. As for Harvest's obligations, the JV Agreement contemplated
that Harvest would (1) assign to the Company 20,000,000 of its previously-owned
Hydromedics shares and (2) make available to the Company a $150,000 line of
credit. Finally, the JV Agreement contemplated certain post-closing obligations
including (1) Harvest making an additional investment in Hydromedics in exchange
for 30,000,000 shares of Hydromedics stock, (2) Harvest assigning 20,000,000 of
such shares to the Company, and (3) the Company issuing an additional 12,000,000
shares of its stock to Harvest. In total, the transactions contemplated by the
JV Agreement would result in the Company owning approximately 40% of Hydromedics
and Harvest owning 25,000,000 new shares of the Company's stock (which, if
issued, would equal approximately 44% of the Company's total outstanding stock).
Harvest Group claims it has fulfilled its obligations under the JV Agreement,
but that the Company has breached the JV Agreement by failing to fulfill any of
its obligations and failing to repay amounts allegedly owing on a line of credit
provided by Harvest Group. By its demand, Harvest Group seeks specific
performance of the JV Agreement and of certain promissory notes signed by the
Company, and an award of Harvest Group's attorneys' fees and costs. In the
alternative, Harvest Group seeks actual and consequential damages in an amount
it estimates to exceed $1 million.
The parties have agreed to attempt to mediate this dispute and are in the
process of selecting a mediator. In the event the parties are unable to settle
the dispute through mediation, the parties will proceed to arbitration.
See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations--Certain Material Uncertainties" below for a further discussion of
this litigation.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth
quarter of the fiscal year covered by this report.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
MARKET INFORMATION
The Company's common stock is traded in the over-the-counter market. The
following table sets forth the range of bid quotations for the Company's common
stock for the quarters indicated according to data provided by The Nasdaq Stock
Market, Inc. Such quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail
mark-ups, mark-downs or commissions, and may not represent actual transactions.
FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000 HIGH BID LOW BID
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First Quarter $0.845 $0.06
Second Quarter 1.180 0.01
Third Quarter 0.230 0.12
Fourth Quarter 0.195 0.06
FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999
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First Quarter 0.620 0.30
Second Quarter 0.350 0.18
Third Quarter 0.210 0.05
Fourth Quarter 0.170 0.05
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During much of January, February and March, 2001, no public market (as defined
in Item 10(b)(2) of Regulation S-B) existed for the Company's common stock.
During that period, bid and ask quotations were not posted to the OTC Bulletin
Board or published in the Pink Sheets. As of mid-March, 2001, bid and ask
quotations in the Company's common stock were again published in the Pink Sheets
and the Company has had discussions with its market makers regarding the
possibility of posting its quotations to the Bulletin Board in the near future.
SHAREHOLDERS
The approximate number of shareholders of record of the Company's common stock
as of March 16, 2001 was 1,218. This number does not include shareholders whose
shares are held in securities position listings.
DIVIDENDS
The Company has not paid any cash dividends on its common stock in the last two
fiscal years and does not anticipate paying dividends in the foreseeable future.
The Company presently intends to retain future earnings for financing the growth
and expansion of the Company.
UNREGISTERED SALES OF SECURITIES
On November 27, 2000, the Company issued 5,500,000 shares of common stock to
Peregrine Properties, LLC in exchange for and contingent upon Peregrine's
agreement to provide $500,000 to the Company to fund independent testing and
research on MDI-P, one of the Company's products. The transaction is being
handled by an escrow agreement pursuant to which the Company deposited a
certificate for 5,500,000 shares, Peregrine deposits cash as necessary to cover
testing and research expenses, and the escrow agent disburses payments to the
testing and research service providers. Upon completion of the studies, the
escrow agent will disburse the shares to Peregrine and will disburse the
research results to the Company. This issuance did not involve an underwriter.
The Company believes this issuance was exempt from registration pursuant to
Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 because the issuance did not involve
a public offering.
ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS.
The purpose of this section is to discuss and analyze the Company's consolidated
financial condition, liquidity and capital resources and results of operations.
This analysis should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and
notes thereto at pages 14 through 32.
This section contains certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties, including statements regarding the Company's plans, objectives,
goals, strategies and financial performance. The Company's actual results could
differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking
statements as a result of factors set forth under "Cautionary Statement for
Forward-Looking Information and Factors Affecting Future Results" below and
elsewhere in this report.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
REVENUES AND GROSS PROFIT. For the year ended December 31, 2000, the Company
booked revenues of $7,495 from isolated sales of the Company's skin care
products to Hydromedics, Inc. All of that revenue was earned in the second
quarter pursuant to an Exclusive Sales Agency Agreement between the Company and
Hydromedics, Inc., dated December 14, 1999. Those sales are not of the Company's
core products and the Company does not anticipate significant future revenue
from such sales. By comparison, the Company booked revenues of $19,832 in 1999.
After costs of goods sold of $2,776 and $4,038, respectively for the years 2000
and 1999, the Company's gross profit for 2000 was $4,719 and was $15,794 in
1999.
OPERATING EXPENSES AND OPERATING LOSS. The Company spent $117,150 for research
and development during the year ended December 31, 2000, as compared with
$376,481 for the same period in 1999. The reduction of research and development
expenditures in 2000 reflects a lack of funding. The Company reduced its general
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administrative expenses in 2000 to $254,767, as compared with $575,834 during
the year ended December 31, 1999. This reduction was offset by a charge to bad
debt expense of $112,500 for a stock subscription receivable deemed
uncollectible. During 2000, the Company also charged to expense $96,859 in
unsalable inventory and $9,709 for impaired assets. The Company deemed all of
its inventory unsalable given there were no significant sales of the inventory
during the year and no anticipated future sales. The asset impairment charge
relates to the equipment used to manufacture the unsalable inventory. As a
result of the foregoing, the Company sustained an operating loss of $473,766 for
the year ended December 31, 2000, as compared with a loss of $936,521 for the
same period of 1999.
OTHER INCOME/EXPENSE AND NET LOSS. The Company incurred interest expenses of
$76,927 in 2000, as compared with $95,041 in such expenses in 1999. Also in
2000, the Company booked $268,926 in income after determining that certain
accounts payable the Company assumed when it merged with WPI Pharmaceutical,
Inc. in 1992 were likely not enforceable obligations of the Company. No
collection activity has been maintained on those accounts for a number of years.
In sum, the Company's net loss for 2000 was $281,767, or a loss of approximately
$0.01 per fully diluted share. In 1999, the Company sustained a net loss of
$1,031,562, or a loss of approximately $0.04 per fully diluted share.
INCOME TAXES. The Company has a net operating loss carryforward of approximately
$7,540,000. Due to the Company's operating condition, the net operating loss has
been fully offset with a valuation allowance resulting in no deferred tax asset.
See Note I to the Financial Statements for a further explanation of this
analysis.
FUTURE COMMITMENT AND EXPECTATIONS. On March 22, 2001, the Company entered into
an agreement with Marlin Toombs, a previous member of the Board of Directors.
Mr. Toombs is to provide investor relations and other consulting services to the
Company for the period March 22, 2001 through March 1, 2004. The costs
associated with the services are (1) $5,200 within 30 days of signing the
agreement; (2) $3,000 per month for the period April 1, 2001 through March 1,
2004; (3) issuance of 878,000 shares of restricted common stock within 30 days
of signing; and (4) an option to purchase 200,000 of common stock at $.25 per
share, expiring December 31, 2005. The Company's existing shareholders will be
diluted as a result of the issuance of common stock to Mr. Toombs.
Management expects the Company will operate at a loss for several more years
while it continues to study, gain regulatory approval of and commercialize its
technologies. If the Company is successful in raising additional capital, the
Company will likely spend more in 2001 in research and development and general
and administrative expenses, and thereby sustain greater resulting losses, than
it has in recent years.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STATEMENTS. In June 1998, the Financial Accounting
Standards Board ("FASB") issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities." This statement establishes accounting and
reporting standards for derivatives as assets or liabilities in the statement of
financial position and measurement of those instruments at fair value. In June
1999, the FASB issued SFAS No. 137 "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and
Hedging Activities - Deferral of the Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 133"
which delays the effective date of SFAS No. 133 to fiscal years beginning after
June 15, 2000. In June 2000 the FASB issued SFAS No. 138 "Accounting for Certain
Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities" which amends some of the
provisions of FASB 133. The Company believes that the adoption of these
accounting standards will not have any material effect on the financial
statements of the Company.
CERTAIN MATERIAL UNCERTAINTIES
HARVEST GROUP LITIGATION.
As outlined under "Legal Proceedings" above, the Company is a party to
litigation brought by Harvest Group, L.L.C. ("Harvest Group") pursuant to a
so-called JV Agreement (the "JV Agreement") among the Company, Harvest Group,
and Hydromedics, Inc. ("Hydromedics") dated as of June 28, 2000. Harvest Group
claims it has fulfilled its obligations under the JV Agreement, but that the
Company has breached the JV Agreement by failing to fulfill any of its
obligations and failing to repay amounts allegedly owing on a line of credit
provided by Harvest Group. By its demand, Harvest Group seeks specific
performance of the JV Agreement and of certain promissory
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notes signed by the Company, and an award of Harvest Group's attorneys' fees and
costs. In the alternative, Harvest Group seeks actual and consequential damages
in an amount it estimates to exceed $1 million.
The JV Agreement provided that the transactions contemplated therein were to
have closed on June 28, 2000. However, no closing occurred on June 28, 2000 or
since and the Company has taken the position that the transactions contemplated
by the JV Agreement have not been consummated. Harvest and Hydromedics recently
and for the first time attempted to tender partial performance under the JV
Agreement. The Company rejected that tender and has taken the position that the
JV Agreement is no longer enforceable by any of the parties because, among other
reasons, no party timely or completely tendered performance.
If a court or arbitrator were to force the Company and the other parties to
specifically perform the transactions contemplated by the JV Agreement, the
Company's shareholders could suffer significant dilution because the value of
the consideration the Company will receive under the JV Agreement could be
substantially less than the current market value of the stock to be issued to
Harvest. Similarly, if the plaintiffs obtain an award of damages against the
Company in excess of $1 million, the Company may be forced to liquidate. In
addition, regardless of whether the Company is successful in defending the
litigation, the expenses incurred in the litigation continue to be a drain on
the Company's limited financial resources.
The ultimate outcome of this litigation cannot be predicted. At this time the
Company has not made a provision in the financial statements for any liability
or changed equity structure presentation that may result from an adverse
decision in the litigation. Nevertheless, due to litigation uncertainties, it is
reasonably possible that the Company's view of the outcome will change in the
near term.
Finally, the Company is currently re-evaluating whether and how to pursue its
skin care products that were to be the subject of the Harvest Group marketing
effort. At the present time, the Company has no efforts in place to market these
products.
FORMER EMPLOYEE CLAIM. On January 16, 2000, a former employee made a demand that
the Company pay him compensation and other amounts due under an employment
agreement as a vice president of sales with MDI Healthcare Systems, Inc. In his
demand, the former employee claims to be owed $64,500 in back wages as well as
250,000 shares of the Company's common stock. He also vaguely claims to be owed
an additional unspecified sum of money on account of particular sales activity.
The Company is investigating the propriety of the claim and has not responded to
the demand.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company will require significant additional funding to continue to develop,
research and seek regulatory approval of its technologies. In addition, the
Company cannot survive, even in the near term, without immediate additional
funding for operations. The Company does not currently generate any cash from
operations and has no credit facilities in place or available. Currently, the
Company is funding operations through short-term loans from shareholders and
others.
Management is seeking to raise substantial additional funds in private stock
offerings in order to meet its near-term and long-term funding requirements.
While management is optimistic that it can raise such funds, the Company has not
always been successful in doing so in recent years. Given that the Company is
still in an early development stage and does not have revenues from operations,
raising equity financing is difficult. In addition, any additional equity
financing will have a substantial dilutive effect to the Company's current
shareholders.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION
AND FACTORS AFFECTING FUTURE RESULTS
Certain information set forth in this report contains "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of federal securities laws. Forward looking
statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies,
future events, future revenues or performance, capital expenditures, and
financing needs of the Company and other information that is not historical
information. When used in this report, the words "estimates," "expects,"
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"anticipates," "forecasts," "plans," "intends," "believes" and variations of
such words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking
statements. Additional forward-looking statements may be made by the Company
from time to time. All such subsequent forward-looking statements, whether
written or oral and whether made by or on behalf of the Company, are also
expressly qualified by these cautionary statements.
The Company's forward-looking statements are based upon the Company's current
expectations and various assumptions. The Company's expectations, beliefs and
projections are expressed in good faith and are believed by the Company to have
a reasonable basis, including without limitation, management's examination of
historical operating trends, data contained in the Company's records and other
data available from third parties, but there can be no assurance that
management's expectations, beliefs and projections will result or be achieved or
accomplished. The Company's forward-looking statements apply only as of the date
made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise
forward-looking statements which may be made to reflect events or circumstances
after the date made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those set forth in, contemplated by or underlying the
forward-looking statements contained in this report. In addition to the other
factors and matters discussed elsewhere in this report, the following factors
are among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from
the forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements made by or on
behalf of the Company should be considered in light of these factors.
WE HAVE NOT GENERATED SIGNIFICANT OPERATING REVENUES OR ANY PROFITS AND MAY
CONTINUE TO OPERATE AT A LOSS. We are a development stage company. To date, we
have not generated significant revenues from operations or realized a profit. We
have experienced a loss from operations in every fiscal year since our
inception. Our losses from operations in 1999 were $936,521 and losses from
operations in 2000 were $473,766. We will likely continue to experience a net
operating loss until, and if, we can fully commercialize our technologies. We
are presently investing all of our resources in the testing, development and
commercialization of MDI-P and our other technologies. There can be no assurance
that MDI-P, our other technologies, or any other project undertaken by us will
ever enable MDI to generate consistent revenues from operations. Even if our
technologies begin generating revenues, the revenues may not exceed the costs of
research, development, testing, regulatory approval and other costs.
Accordingly, we may not ever realize a profit from operations.
WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RAISE SUFFICIENT CAPITAL TO MEET PRESENT AND FUTURE
OBLIGATIONS. As of December 31, 2000, our current liabilities exceeded our
current assets by $2,396,621 and we had cash of only $19,781. We need additional
capital immediately in order to satisfy current liabilities and meet basic
operational needs. We also will need substantial additional capital to fund
regulatory approvals and to fully commercialize our technologies. We do not
anticipate that revenues will satisfy these capital requirements. Furthermore,
we may not to be able to obtain the amount of additional capital needed or may
be forced to pay an extremely high price for capital. Factors affecting the
availability and price of capital may include, without limitation, the
following: (1) market factors affecting the availability and cost of capital
generally; (2) our performance; (3) the size of our capital needs; (4) the
market's perception and acceptance of our technologies; and (5) the price,
volatility and trading volume of our common shares. If we are unable to obtain
sufficient capital or are forced to pay a high price for capital, we may be
unable to complete testing, regulatory approval and commercialization of our
technologies and may never achieve consistent revenues or profitability. In
addition, because of their size, resources and other factors, our competitors
may have better access to capital than we do and, as a result, may be able to
exploit opportunities more rapidly, easily or thoroughly than we can.
WE MAY ISSUE SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNTS OF ADDITIONAL SHARES WITHOUT STOCKHOLDER
APPROVAL. Our Articles of Incorporation authorize us to issue up to 100 million
shares of common stock. Fewer than 33 million shares are issued now, leaving
approximately 67 million shares available for future issuance. All such shares
may be issued without any action or approval by our stockholders. We anticipate
issuing additional shares in connection with private stock offerings for the
purpose of raising capital. The issuance of any additional shares of common
stock would further dilute the percentage ownership of MDI held by existing
stockholders.
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OUR OPERATIONS ARE AND WILL BE SUBJECT TO EXTENSIVE GOVERNMENT REGULATION. As
more fully discussed in "Description of Business--Government Regulations" above,
before MDI-P or any of our other technologies can be used as drugs or in other
human applications in the United States, we will need to obtain approval from
the Federal Drug Administration. Similar approval is also required in most other
countries. FDA approval and the prerequisite testing is time consuming and
expensive. Also, many of the applications we are considering for our technology
are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA approval process
is similarly lengthy and expensive. There can be no assurance that we will
attract sufficient capital to fully pursue the regulatory approval process. Even
if we do attract sufficient capital, we can make no assurance that we will be
successful in achieving approval or, if we do achieve approval, that future
revenues will be sufficient to justify the expense of the regulatory approval
process.
OUR TECHNOLOGIES ARE UNPROVEN. While we have received positive results from
preliminary studies of MDI-P, more studies are necessary in order for us to
accurately predict the ultimate effectiveness of our technologies as anti-viral,
anti-bacterial and anti-fungal agents. Furthermore, we cannot as of yet be sure
that MDI-P is safe to humans when used as intended. Extensive additional
research and testing will be necessary before we can fully commercialize our
technologies. If our technologies are ultimately deemed unsafe or ineffective,
then we will not likely be able to recoup our substantial investment in research
and development.
WE FACE INTENSE COMPETITION AND COMPETING PRODUCTS. As more fully discussed in
"Description of Business--Competition" above, competition in the market for
MDI-P is intense and will likely further intensify. We are aware of private and
government entities that have studied and used MDI-P-like products in Russia and
Japan for several years. If MDI-P gains recognition, we anticipate that
international pharmaceutical companies will be interested in investing or
competing in this market. Our present and future competitors may be able to
develop and commercialize technologies quicker than we can. In addition, even if
we do successfully commercialize our technologies, there can be no assurance
that our products will gain significant market share as we attempt to compete
with more traditional anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, disinfectant and
sterilization products and methods.
OUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED. It is our policy to
protect our intellectual property and proprietary technologies by, among other
means, filing patent applications to protect technology that we consider
important to the development of our business. We also rely on trade secrets and
improvements, unpatented know-how, and continuing technological innovation to
develop and maintain our competitive position. Despite our policy to seek patent
protection wherever appropriate, there can be no assurance that our patent
applications will result in further patents being issued or that, if issued, the
patents will afford protection against competitors with similar technology.
While we have obtained several United States patents, persons in jurisdictions
outside of the United States in which no application has been filed, or which do
not honor United States patents, may develop and market infringing technologies.
Also, the cost of enforcing patents outside of North America, as well as other
obstacles, may limit our ability to enforce any patents outside of the United
States. There can also be no assurance that any patent issued to the Company
will not be infringed or circumvented by others or that others will not obtain
patents that the Company would need to license or circumvent. There can be no
assurance that licenses, which might be required for the Company's processes or
products, would be available on reasonable terms or that patents issued to
others would not prevent the Company from developing and marketing its products.
In addition, there can be no assurance that a court of competent jurisdiction
would hold our patents valid if issued. To the extent we also rely on unpatented
trade secrets, there can be no assurance that others will not independently
develop substantially equivalent proprietary information and techniques or
otherwise gain access to our trade secrets or disclose such technology.
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS
Independent Auditor's Report (Balukoff Lindstrom & Co.) 15
Independent Auditor's Report (Tanner + Co.) 16
Financial Statements
Balance Sheet 17
Statement of Operations 18
Statements of Changes in Stockholder's Equity 19
Statements of Cash Flows 22
Notes to Financial Statements 23
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Board of Directors and Stockholder
Medical Discoveries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Boise, Idaho
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Medical Discoveries, Inc. and
Subsidiaries (a development stage company) as of December 31, 2000, and the
related statements of operations, changes in stockholder's equity, and cash
flows for the year then ended, and for the period from inception (November 20,
1991) to December 31, 2000. These financial statements are the responsibility of
the Company's management. Our responsibility is to report on these financial
statements based on our audit. The Company's financial statements as of and for
the year ended December 31, 1999, and for the period from inception (November
20, 1991) through December 31, 1999 were audited by other auditors whose report,
dated March 20, 2000, expressed an unqualified opinion on those statements. The
financial statements for the period from inception (November 20, 1991) through
December 31, 1999 reflect total revenues and net loss of $150,015 and
$9,951,404, respectively, of the related totals. The other auditors' report has
been furnished to us, and our report, insofar as it relates to the amounts
included for such prior period, is based solely on the report of such other
auditors.
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free
of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, based on our audit and the report of other auditors, such
financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of Medical Discoveries, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2000,
and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then
ended, and for the period from inception (November 20, 1991) to December 31,
2000, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States.
The accompanying 2000 financial statements have been prepared assuming the
Company will continue as a going concern. The Company is a development stage
enterprise engaged in developing bio-pharmaceutical research. As discussed in
Note B to the financial statements, the stockholders' deficiency and the
operating losses since inception raise substantial doubt its ability to continue
as a going concern. Management's plans concerning these matters are also
described in Note B. The financial statements do not include any adjustments
that might result from the outcome of these uncertainties.
As discussed in Note M to the financial statements, the Company is currently in
arbitration involving a joint venture agreement that could result in material
changes in the equity structure and presentation of the financial statements of
the Company. The ultimate outcome of the arbitration cannot presently be
determined, but management is of the opinion that it will not have a material
impact on the Company's financial position. Accordingly, no provision for any
liability that may result has been made in the financial statements.
Nevertheless, due to uncertainties with the arbitration, it is at least
reasonably possible that management's view of the outcome will change in the
near term.
Boise, Idaho
March 22, 2001
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND
STOCKHOLDERS OF MEDICAL DISCOVERIES, INC.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of operations,
stockholders' deficit and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 1999 and
cumulative amounts since inception of MEDICAL DISCOVERIES, INC. AND
SUBSIDIARIES, (a development stage company). These consolidated financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial
statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of MEDICAL DISCOVERIES,
INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES, (a development stage company) as of December 31, 1999,
and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended
and cumulative amounts since inception in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming
that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in note B, the
Company's significant losses, a deficit of working capital, lack of significant
revenue and a stockholders' deficit raise substantial doubt about its ability to
continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are
also described in note B. The consolidated financial statements do not include
any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
TANNER + CO.
Salt Lake City, Utah
March 20, 2000
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MEDICAL DISCOVERIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 2000
2000
------------
Current assets
Cash $ 19,781
------------
Total current assets 19,781
Equipment, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation 4,614
------------
$ 24,395
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Current liabilities
Accounts payable $ 1,509,679
Accrued interest 192,716
Current portion of notes payable 520,807
Convertible notes payable 193,200
------------
Total current liabilities 2,416,402
Stockholders' deficit
Escrow receivable (384,600)
Common stock, no par value, authorized 100,000,000
shares; 32,075,421 shares issued and outstanding
at December 31, 2000 10,413,837
Accumulated deficit (12,421,244)
------------
Total stockholders' deficit (2,392,007)
------------
$ 24,395
============
See accompanying notes
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MEDICAL DISCOVERIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Years Ended December 31, 2000 and 1999 and Cumulative Amounts Since
November 20, 1991 (Date of Inception)
Cumulative
Amounts
Since
November 20,
1991 (Date of
2000 1999 Inception)
------------ ------------ ------------
Revenues $ 7,495 $ 19,832 $ 134,104
Cost of goods sold 2,776 4,038 10,526
------------ ------------ ------------
Gross profit 4,719 15,794 123,578
Research and development expenses 117,150 376,481 2,389,441
Inventory writedown 96,859 -- 96,859
Impairment loss 9,709 -- 9,709
License -- -- 1,001,500
General and administrative expenses 254,767 575,834 8,115,353
------------ ------------ ------------
Operating loss (473,766) (936,521) (11,489,284)
Other income (expense)
Interest income -- -- 23,406
Other income 268,926 -- 268,926
Interest expense (76,927) (95,041) (271,755)
------------ ------------ ------------
191,999 (95,041) 20,577
Loss before income taxes and
extraordinary item (281,767) (1,031,562) (11,468,707)
Income taxes -- -- --
Forgiveness of debt net of $0 income taxes -- -- 1,235,536
------------ ------------ ------------
Net loss available to shareholders $ (281,767) $ (1,031,562) $(10,233,171)
============ ============ ============
Net loss per share
Continuing operations $ (0.01) $ (0.04) $ (0.58)
Extraordinary item -- -- 0.06
------------ ------------ ------------
Net loss per share $ (0.01) $ (0.04) $ (0.52)
============ ============ ============
Weighted average shares outstanding 27,169,288 26,515,000 19,728,173
See accompanying notes
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MEDICAL DISCOVERIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Period From Date of Inception (November 20, 1991) to December 31, 2000
Escrow/
Common stock Accumulated Subscription
Shares Amount Deficit Receivables Total
----------- ----------- ----------- ------------ -----------
Balance at October 31, 1991 3,500,000 $ 252,997 $(1,482,514) $ -- $ (1,229,517)
Reverse stock split (1 for 2) (1,750,000) -- -- -- --
Restatement for reverse
acquisition of WPI Pharmaceutical,
Inc. by Medical Discoveries, Inc. -- (252,997) 252,997 -- --
Shares issued in merger of WPI
Pharmaceutical, Inc. and Medical
Discoveries, Inc. 10,000,000 135,000 (170,060) -- (35,060)
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Balance at November 20, 1991
(Date of Inception) 11,750,000 135,000 (1,399,577) -- (1,264,577)
Issuance of common stock for cash 200,000 100,000 -- -- 100,000
Issuance of common stock for services 500,000 250,000 -- -- 250,000
Issuance of common stock for cash 40,000 60,000 -- -- 60,000
Net loss to October 31, 1992 -- -- (370,398) -- (370,398)
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Balance at October 31, 1992 12,490,000 545,000 (1,769,975) -- (1,224,975)
Net loss two months ended
December 31, 1992 -- -- (65,140) -- (65,140)
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Balance at December 31, 1992 12,490,000 545,000 (1,835,115) -- (1,290,115)
Issuance of common stock for license 2,000,000 1,000,000 -- -- 1,000,000
Issuance of common stock for cash 542,917 528,500 -- -- 528,500
Issuance of common stock for services 251,450 127,900 -- -- 127,900
Issuance of common stock for $100,000
cash plus services 800,000 400,000 -- -- 400,000
Net loss -- -- (2,271,999) -- (2,271,999)
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Balance at December 31, 1993 16,084,367 2,601,400 (4,107,114) -- (1,505,714)
Issuance of common stock for cash 617,237 739,500 -- -- 739,500
Issuance of common stock for services 239,675 239,675 -- -- 239,675
Cash contributed -- 102,964 -- -- 102,964
Net loss -- -- (1,223,162) -- (1,223,162)
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
See accompanying notes
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MEDICAL DISCOVERIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Period From Date of Inception (November 20, 1991) to December 31, 2000
Common stock Escrow/
--------------------------- Accumulated Subscription
Shares Amount Deficit Receivables Total
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Balance at December 31, 1994 16,941,279 3,683,539 (5,330,276) -- (1,646,737)
Issuance of common stock for cash 424,732 283,200 -- -- 283,200
Issuance of common stock for services 4,333,547 1,683,846 -- (584,860) 1,098,986
Issuance of common stock option
to satisfy debt restructuring -- 20,000 -- -- 20,000
Net loss -- -- (1,007,522) -- (1,007,522)
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Balance at December 31, 1995 21,699,558 5,670,585 (6,337,798) (584,860) (1,252,073)
Issuance of common stock for cash 962,868 635,000 -- (60,000) 575,000
Issuance of common stock for services 156,539 101,550 -- -- 101,550
Common stock canceled (1,400,000) (472,360) -- 472,360 --
Issuance of common stock in
settlement of obligations 239,458 186,958 -- -- 186,958
Net loss -- -- (456,466) -- (456,466)
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Balance at December 31, 1996 21,658,423 6,121,733 (6,794,264) (172,500) (845,031)
Issuance of common stock for services
and interest 12,500 3,625 -- -- 3,625
Issuance of common stock for cash 311,538 135,000 -- 60,000 195,000
Issuance of common stock in settlement
of contract 800,000 200,000 -- -- 200,000
Issuance of common stock from
exercise of options 87,836 21,959 -- -- 21,959
Issuance of common stock for
conversion of notes payable 100,000 25,000 -- -- 25,000
Net loss -- -- (831,762) -- (831,762)
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Balance at December 31, 1997 22,970,297 6,507,317 (7,626,026) (112,500) (1,231,209)
Issuance of common stock for cash 2,236,928 650,000 -- -- 650,000
Issuance of common stock for debt 283,400 56,680 -- -- 56,680
Issuance of common stock options
for services -- 2,336,303 -- -- 2,336,303
Issuance of common stock for services 683,000 110,750 -- -- 110,750
Issuance of common stock from
exercise of warrants 200,000 200 -- -- 200
See accompanying notes
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MEDICAL DISCOVERIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Period From Date of Inception (November 20, 1991) to December 31, 2000
Escrow/
Common stock Accumulated Subscription
Shares Amount Deficit Receivables Total
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net loss -- -- (3,481,889) -- (3,481,889)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Balance at December 31, 1998 26,373,625 9,661,250 (11,107,915) (112,500) (1,559,165)
Issuance of stock for:
Interest 100,000 30,000 -- -- 30,000
Cash 13,334 2,000 -- -- 2,000
Options exercised and waived
option price 170,000 24,000 -- -- 24,000
Options issued for services -- 196,587 -- -- 196,587
Net loss -- -- (1,031,562) -- (1,031,562)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Balance at December 31, 1999 26,656,959 9,913,837 (12,139,477) (112,500) (2,338,140)
Write-off of subscription receivable -- -- -- 112,500 112,500
Issuance of stock for escrow receivable 5,500,000 500,000 -- (500,000) --
Reversal of shares issued (81,538) -- -- -- --
Research and development costs -- -- -- 115,400 115,400
Net loss -- -- (281,767) -- (281,767)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Balance at December 31, 2000 32,075,421 $ 10,413,837 $(12,421,244) $ (384,600) $ (2,392,007)
============ ============ ============ ============ ============
See accompanying notes
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MEDICAL DISCOVERIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years Ended December 31, 2000 and 1999 and Cumulative Amounts Since
November 20, 1991 (Date of Inception)
Cumulative
Amounts
Since
November 20,
1991 (Date of
2000 1999 Inception)
------------ ------------ ------------
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss $ (281,767) $ (1,031,562) $(11,021,667)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
cash used by operating activities
Common stock issued for research costs 115,400 -- 115,400
Common stock options issued for services -- 220,587 2,556,890
Common stock issued for services, expenses,
and litigation -- 30,000 3,559,986
Reduction of legal costs -- -- (130,000)
Depreciation 14,870 39,718 95,657
Write-off of subscription receivables 112,500 -- 112,500
Impairment loss on assets 9,709 -- 9,709
Loss on disposal of equipment -- -- 30,364
Gain on debt restructuring -- -- (1,235,536)
Write-off of receivables -- -- 193,965
Changes in assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable -- 2,716 (7,529)
Inventory 99,370 58,855 --
Prepaid expenses -- 10,973 --
Other assets 900 509 --
Accounts payable (271,132) 412,419 1,353,770
Accrued expenses 84,562 33,000 214,197
------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash used by operating activities (115,588) (222,785) (4,152,294)
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of equipment -- -- (132,184)
Payments received on note receivable -- -- 130,000
------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash used by investing activities -- -- (2,184)
Cash flows from financing activities
Contributed equity -- -- 131,374
Issuance of common stock -- 2,000 3,255,359
Payments on notes payable -- (90,717) (97,287)
Proceeds from notes payable 133,000 286,807 666,613
Payments on convertible notes payable (7,783) (50,000) (98,500)
Proceeds from convertible notes payable -- -- 316,700
------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash provided by financing activities 125,217 148,090 4,174,259
------------ ------------ ------------
Net increase (decrease) in cash 9,629 (74,695) 19,781
Cash, beginning of period 10,152 84,847 --
------------ ------------ ------------
Cash, end of period $ 19,781 $ 10,152 $ 19,781
============ ============ ============
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
Interest paid $ -- $ 30,000 $ 88,852
See accompanying notes
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MEDICAL DISCOVERIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000 and 1999
NOTE A - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Organization
Medical Discoveries, Inc. ("MDI" or the "Company") was incorporated under the
laws of the State of Utah on November 20, 1991. Effective as of August 6, 1992,
the Company merged with and into WPI Pharmaceutical, Inc., a Utah corporation
("WPI"), pursuant to which WPI was the surviving corporation. Pursuant to the
MDI-WPI merger, the name of the surviving corporation was changed to Medical
Discoveries, Inc. WPI was incorporated under the laws of the State of Utah on
February 22, 1984 under the name Westport Pharmaceutical, Inc. Effective as of
May 8, 1984, Westport Pharmaceutical, Inc. merged with and into Euripides
Technology, Inc., a Utah corporation ("Euripides"), pursuant to which Euripides
was the surviving corporation. Pursuant to the Westport-Euripides merger, the
name of the surviving corporation was changed to Westport Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Westport Pharmaceutical, Inc. subsequently changed its name to WPI
Pharmaceutical, Inc. Euripides was incorporated under the laws of the State of
Utah on November 9, 1983.
On July 6, 1998, the Company incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary, Regenere,
Inc., in the State of Nevada. On October 2, 1998, the Company incorporated
another wholly-owned subsidiary, MDI Healthcare Systems, Inc., in the State of
Nevada. Both subsidiaries were incorporated to undertake special purposes,
neither of which is currently being pursued by the Company. Neither subsidiary
currently has any operations or significant assets.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Medical
Discoveries, Inc. and subsidiaries, after elimination of significant
intercompany items and transactions.
Development Stage Company
The Company has not generated any significant revenue and is, therefore,
considered a development stage company as defined in the Financial Accounting
Standards Board (FASB) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 7.
The Company has, at the present time, not paid any dividends and any dividends
that may be paid in the future will depend upon the financial requirements of
the Company and other relevant factors. The development stage commenced on
November 20, 1991, which is the date of the inception.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all highly
liquid debt instruments maturing in three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Inventory
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MEDICAL DISCOVERIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000 and 1999
The Company has maintained inventory during the period 1998 through September
30, 2000. There have been no significant sales of the product during the year
and no anticipated future sales. Company management determined the inventory was
no longer salable as of September 30, 2000. Accordingly, the remaining inventory
was charged to expense. The charge of $96,859 is included in the statement of
operations under the caption of inventory writedown.
Equipment
Capital additions are classified as equipment and are recorded at cost.
Depreciation is recorded by use of the straight-line method.
Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. When an asset is
disposed of, accumulated depreciation is deducted from the original cost, and
any gain or loss arising from its disposal is credited or charged to operations.
Value of Financial Instruments
The Company has a number of financial instruments. The Company estimates that
the fair value of all financial instruments, at December 31, 2000, do not differ
materially from the aggregate carrying values of its financial instruments
recorded in the accompanying balance sheet. The estimated fair value amounts
have been determined by the Company using available market information and
appropriate valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is required in
interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value, and
accordingly, the estimates are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that
the Company could realize in a current market exchange.
Estimates
Management uses estimates and assumptions in preparing financial statements.
Those estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and reported
revenues and expenses. Significant estimates used in preparing these financial
statements include those assumed in determining the collectibility of the stock
subscription receivable and determining the costs associated with prior service
agreements. It is at least reasonably possible that the significant estimates
used will change within the next year.
Earnings Per Share
Earnings per share are computed by dividing net income applicable to common
shareholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding. Common stock
equivalents and stock options have not been included as they are antidilutive.
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MEDICAL DISCOVERIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000 and 1999
Business and Concentration of Credit
The primary purpose of the business is the research and development of the
sterilization of medical equipment and an anti-viral treatment for infectious
diseases. The Company has no significant revenues and, therefore, no significant
trade receivables or extensions of credit.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the 1999 financial statements have been reclassified in order
to conform to the 2000 presentation.
Recently Issued Accounting Statements
In June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities." This statement establishes accounting and
reporting standards for derivatives as assets or liabilities in the statement of
financial position and measurement of those instruments at fair value. In June
1999, the FASB issued SFAS No. 137 "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and
Hedging Activities -- Deferral of the Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 133"
which delays the effective date of SFAS No. 133 to fiscal years beginning after
June 15, 2000. In June 2000 the FASB issued SFAS No. 138 "Accounting for Certain
Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities" which amends some of the
provisions of FASB 133. The Company believes that the adoption of these
accounting standards will not have any material effect on the financial
statements of the Company.
NOTE B -- GOING CONCERN
As shown in the accompanying financial statements, the Company incurred a net
loss of $281,767 during the year ended December 31, 2000 and has incurred losses
since inception of $10,233,171. As of December 31, 2000, the Company's
stockholders' deficit is $2,392,007. The Company has not had significant
revenues and is still in the process of developing anti-viral treatments for
infectious diseases, skin cleansing products and the sterilization of medical
equipment. The Company is hopeful, but there is no assurance, that the current
product development and research will be economically viable. Those factors, as
well as the uncertain conditions that the Company faces regarding its joint
venture agreement (as discussed in Note M), create an uncertainty about the
Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
The Company is dependent upon the sale of its common stock to satisfy its
current cash operating needs. The Company is also looking into various
applications of its technology and the possibilities of sales to or development
funds from outside companies. Although management has been successful thus far
in raising the needed capital, there can be no assurance that the Company and
its management will be able to continue to sell sufficient amounts of common
stock or identify applications to bring the current product development to a
point where
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MEDICAL DISCOVERIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000 and 1999
it is economically viable. Management plans to meet its cash needs through the
issuance of additional shares of common stock, sales of product from its
technology, and developmental funds from outside companies. The ability of the
Company to continue as a going concern is dependent on plan's success. The
financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if
the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
NOTE C -- EQUIPMENT
Equipment consists of:
2000
--------
Office Equipment $ 37,944
Other Equipment 45,562
--------
83,506
Accumulated depreciation and amortization (78,892)
--------
$ 4,614
========
The estimated useful lives of equipment is two to seven years.
NOTE D -- ASSET IMPAIRMENT
At September 30, 2000 the Company evaluated whether an impairment of the asset
used to manufacture the inventory existed due to the discontinuance of the sale
and production of that type of inventory. The evaluation determined that an
impairment does exist with respect to the equipment. The recognition of this
impairment was in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 121, Accounting for the
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed of, and
resulted in assets being written down to their estimated discounted cash flow.
The non-cash impairment loss was $9,709.
NOTE E -- ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
As discussed in Note A, the Company merged with WPI. At that time, WPI was
carrying approximately $265,000 of accounts payable owed to various vendors on
its books. These payables were transferred to the books of the new entity. These
payables have never been satisfied, and all collection attempts by any of the
vendors have ceased for several years. During 2000, management and legal counsel
determined that the payables were no longer valid obligations of the Company.
The related reduction of the accounts payable balances has been included in the
income statement in the caption other income.
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MEDICAL DISCOVERIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000 and 1999
NOTE F -- NOTES PAYABLE
The Company has the following notes payable at December 31:
2000
--------
Notes payable to shareholders, which are currently due
and in default. Interest is at 12%. The notes are unsecured $355,807
Notes payable to shareholders, due in 2001. Interest is
at 400%. The notes are unsecured 50,000
Note payable to a company, which is currently due
and in default. Interest is at 12%. The note is unsecured 115,000
--------
$520,807
========
NOTE G -- CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE
As of December 31, 2000, the Company owes $193,200 in convertible notes payable
to a trust. The notes have a stated interest rate of 12% and were due in 1998.
Each $1,000 note is convertible into 667 shares of the Company's common stock.
NOTE H -- STOCK SUBSCRIPTION RECEIVABLE
The Company sold shares of its common stock to a private investor in exchange
for a note receivable of $112,500 in 1994. This note was written off in 2000 due
to management's evaluation of uncertainty of collection. The write-off has been
included in general and administrative expenses.
NOTE I -- INCOME TAXES
The provision for income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999,
is different than amounts which would be provided by applying the statutory
federal income tax rate to income before provision for income taxes for the
following reasons:
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MEDICAL DISCOVERIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000 and 1999
Cumulative
Amounts
Since
November
Years Ended December 31, 20, 1991
(Date of
2000 1999 Inception)
------------- ----------- -------------
Federal income tax
benefit at statutory
rate $96,000 $350,000 $3,604,000
Change in valuation
Allowance (96,000) (350,000) (3,604,000)
------------- ----------- -------------
$ -- $ -- $ --
============= ============ =============
The net timing differences for deferred income tax assets are as follows:
2000 1999
----------- -----------
Net operating loss carryforward $ 2,562,000 $ 2,466,000
Stock options 823,000 823,000
Accrued compensation 321,000 321,000
Valuation allowance (3,706,000) (3,610,000)
----------- -----------
Net deferred tax asset $ -- $ --
=========== ===========
Inasmuch as it is not possible to determine when or if the net operating losses
will be utilized, a valuation allowance has been established to offset the
benefit of the utilization of the net operating losses.
The Company has available net operating losses of approximately $7,540,000 which
can be utilized to offset future earnings of the Company. The Company also has
available approximately $80,000 in research and development credits which expire
in 2008. The utilization of the net operating losses and research and
development credits are dependent upon the tax laws in effect at the time such
losses can be utilized. The losses begin to expire between the years 2007 and
2020. Should the Company experience a change of ownership the utilization of net
operating losses could be reduced.
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MEDICAL DISCOVERIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000 and 1999
NOTE J -- STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
The Company has an incentive stock option plan wherein 4,000,000 shares of the
Company's common stock can be issued. In addition, the Company has granted
2,249,341 warrants which are outstanding at December 31, 2000. The Company has
granted stock options and warrants to certain officers and shareholders of the
Company to purchase shares of the Company's common stock. A schedule of the
options and warrants is as follows:
Number of Warrants and
Warrants and Option Price
Options Per Share
------------ --------------
Outstanding at January 1, 1999 9,437,559 $ .15 to 3.00
Granted 1,880,900 .15 to .25
Exercised (170,000) .15 to .20
Expired (2,996,118) .15 to 3.00
Forfeited (2,508,000) .25 to 1.00
------------ --------------
Outstanding at December 31, 1999 5,644,341 $ .15 to 3.00
Granted 100,000 .25
Exercised -- --
Expired (865,000) .25 to 3.00
Forfeited (200,000) 0.25
------------ --------------
Outstanding at December 31, 2000 4,679,341 $ .25 to 1.00
============= ==============
In October 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, which established financial accounting
and reporting standards for stock-based compensation. This standard defines a
fair value method of accounting for an employee stock option or similar equity
instrument. This statement gives entities the choice between adopting the fair
value method or continuing to use the intrinsic value method under Accounting
Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25 with footnote disclosures of the pro forma
effects if the fair value method had been adopted. The Corporation has opted for
the latter approach. Had compensation expense for the Corporation's stock option
plan been determined based on the fair value at the grant date for awards in
1997 and 1996 consistent with the provisions of FAS No. 123, the Corporation's
results of operations would have been reduced to the pro forma amounts indicated
below:
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MEDICAL DISCOVERIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000 and 1999
December 31,
--------------------------------
2000 1999
------------- -------------
Net loss -- as reported $ (281,767) $ (1,031,562)
Net loss -- pro forma $ (299,749) $ (1,111,682)
Loss per share -- as reported $ (.01) $ (.04)
Loss per share -- pro forma $ (.01) $ (.04)
The fair value of each option grant is estimated at the date of grant using the
Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:
December 31,
--------------------------
2000 1999
-------- ------------
Expected dividend yield $ -- $ --
Expected stock price volatility 229% 121%
Risk-free interest rate 5% 5%
Expected life of options 1 year 1 to 3 years
The weighted average fair value of options granted during 2000 and 1999 are $.18
and $.08, respectively.
The following table summarized information about fixed stock options outstanding
at December 31, 2000.
Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
- ----------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------
Weighted
Average
Remaining Weighted Weighted
Range of Contractual Average Average
Exercise Number Life Exercise Number Exercise
Prices Outstanding (Years) Price Exercisable Price
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$.25 to 1.00 4,679,341 1.4 $ .46 4,679,341 $ .46
NOTE K -- RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
At December 31, 2000, the Company had accounts payable to current and former
officers and directors totaling $1,157,450 for services performed and costs
incurred in behalf of the Company. The Company has notes payable to stockholders
of the Company aggregating $405,807 at
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MEDICAL DISCOVERIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000 and 1999
December 31, 2000. Interest expense recorded on these notes was approximately
$72,000 and $49,000 for 2000 and 1999, respectively.
NOTE L -- COMMITMENT REGARDING PEREGRINE STOCK
Peregrine Properties, LLC, a Utah limited liability company ("Peregrine"), has
entered into an agreement to provide $500,000 to the Company to fund testing and
research steps necessary to continue development of MDI-P. The studies will be
funded through an escrow agent. As of December 31, 2000, the Company has
deposited in escrow a single certificate for 5.5 million shares of common stock
for these purposes. Peregrine has funded $120,000 to the escrow, of which
$115,400 has been disbursed and recorded as research and development expense on
the financial statements of the Company. The remaining $384,600 to be expended
under the agreement has been recorded on the balance sheet in equity under the
caption escrow receivable. As expenditures are made from the escrow for research
and development, the expenses will be recorded on the books of the Company with
a corresponding reduction in the escrow receivable. Upon completion of the
studies, the escrow agent will disburse the 5.5 million shares to Peregrine and
will disburse the research results to the Company.
NOTE M -- CONTINGENCIES REGARDING HARVEST JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT
As of June 28, 2000, the Company, an outside investment group (Harvest Group,
L.L.C ("Harvest")), and Hydromedics, Inc. ("Hydromedics"), a corporation formed
by Harvest and two other investors, entered into a so-called JV Agreement (the
"JV Agreement"). The JV Agreement contemplated that the Company would (1) assign
to Hydromedics its rights to certain skin care products, (2) issue 13,000,000
shares of common stock to Harvest, and (3) seek to appoint two Harvest
representatives to the Company's board of directors. In return, Hydromedics
would (1) issue 2,000,000 of its shares to the Company, (2) assume certain
obligations of the Company associated with the skin care products to be
transferred, and (3) market the skin care products. As for Harvest's
obligations, the JV Agreement contemplated that Harvest would (1) assign to the
Company 20,000,000 of its previously-owned Hydromedics shares and (2) make
available to the Company a $150,000 line of credit. Finally, the JV Agreement
contemplated certain post-closing obligations including (1) Harvest making an
additional investment in Hydromedics in exchange for 30,000,000 shares of
Hydromedics stock, (2) Harvest assigning 20,000,000 of such shares to the
Company, and (3) the Company issuing an additional 12,000,000 shares of its
stock to Harvest. In total, the transactions contemplated by the JV Agreement
would result in the Company owning approximately 40% of Hydromedics and Harvest
owning 25,000,000 new shares of the Company's stock (which, if issued, would
equal approximately 44% of the Company's total outstanding stock).
The JV Agreement provided that the transactions contemplated above were to have
closed on June 28, 2000. However, no closing occurred on June 28, 2000 or since
and the Company has taken the position that the transactions contemplated by the
JV Agreement have not been
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MEDICAL DISCOVERIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000 and 1999
consummated. Harvest and Hydromedics recently and for the first time attempted
to tender partial performance under the JV Agreement. The Company rejected that
tender and has taken the position that the JV Agreement is no longer enforceable
by any of the parties because no party timely or completely tendered
performance.
On December 26, 2000, Harvest demanded arbitration of the dispute pursuant to
terms of the JV Agreement. In its arbitration demand, Harvest is seeking
specific performance of the JV Agreement or damages in excess of $1 million. The
Company has retained legal counsel and is seeking advice concerning how to
respond. If a court or arbitrator were to force the Company and the other
parties to specifically perform the transactions contemplated by the JV
Agreement, the Company's shareholders could suffer significant dilution because
the actual sales by Hydromedics do not appear to be sufficient to yield the
Company a return per share anywhere near equal to the recent trading price of
the Company's stock. In addition, specific performance could result in
significant changes to the Company's financial statements, especially if the JV
Agreement were deemed to have been consummated during a period already reported.
The financial statements do not include any adjustments or reserves to reflect
the possible effects of such a result.
NOTE N - OTHER CONTINGENCIES
A former employee has notified the Company of his intent to collect back wages
and fees he claims are owed to him under an employment agreement. Additionally,
he seeks shares of stock he claims are owed to him as commission. The Company is
investigating the propriety of the claim and has not responded to the demand.
The Company is unable to estimate the amount, if any, of any claims that may
result.
On March 22, 2001, the Company entered into an agreement with Marlin Toombs, a
previous member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Toombs is to provide consulting
services to the Company for the period March 22, 2001 through March 1, 2004. The
costs associated with the services are:
- $5,200 within 30 days of signing the agreement
- $3,000 per month for the period April 1, 2001 through March 1, 2004
- Issuance of 878,000 shares of restricted common stock within 30 days of
signing
- An option to purchase 200,000 of common stock at $.25 per share,
expiring December 31, 2005
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ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
Effective as of December 8, 2000, Tanner + Co. resigned as the Company's
independent accountants. Neither Tanner + Co.'s report on the Company's
financial statements for the year ended December 31, 1998, nor its report for
the year ended December 31, 1999, contained an adverse opinion or a disclaimer
of opinion, and neither report was qualified or modified as to uncertainty,
audit scope or accounting principles, except that both reports were modified as
to uncertainty regarding the ability of the company to continue as a going
concern. The decision to change accountants was not recommended or approved by
the Company's Board of Directors or a committee thereof. During the years ended
December 31, 1998 and December 31, 1999, and the subsequent interim periods
through December 8, 2000, there were no disagreements with Tanner + Co. on any
matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or
auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to the
satisfaction of Tanner + Co., would have caused Tanner + Co. to make reference
to the subject matter of the disagreement in connection with its report. The
Company requested that Tanner + Co. furnish it with a letter addressed to the
Securities and Exchange Commission stating whether it agreed with the foregoing
statements. A copy of this letter was filed with the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K/A on January 4, 2001, as Exhibit 16.
Effective as of December 20, 2000, the Company engaged Balukoff Lindstrom & Co.
as its independent accountant.
PART III
ITEM 9. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS; COMPLIANCE
WITH SECTION 16(a) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT.
The information required by this item is included in the Company's definitive
proxy statement to be filed with the Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in connection with the 2001 annual meeting
of stockholders of the Company (the "Proxy Statement") and is incorporated
herein by reference.
ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
The information required by this item is included in the Proxy Statement and is
incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT.
The information required by this item is included in the Proxy Statement and is
incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.
The information required by this item is included in the Proxy Statement and is
incorporated herein by reference.
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ITEM 13. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
(a) EXHIBITS.
The following documents are furnished as exhibits to this Form 10-KSB. Exhibits
marked with an asterisk are filed herewith. The remainder of the exhibits
previously have been filed with the Commission and are incorporated herein by
reference.
NUMBER EXHIBIT
3.1 Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company (filed
as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 1994, and incorporated herein by
reference).
3.2 Amended Bylaws of the Company (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1994, and incorporated herein by reference).
10.1 JV Agreement dated as of June 28, 2000, among Medical Discoveries,
Inc., Harvest Group, L.L.C. and Hydromedics, Inc. (f/k/a Advanced
Sales Company, Inc.) (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly
Report on Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended September 30, 2000, and
incorporated herein by reference).
16.1 Letter from Tanner + Co. dated December 15, 2000 (filed as Exhibit 99
to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K on December 15, 2000 and
incorporated herein by reference).
16.2 Letter from Tanner + Co. dated January 4, 2001 (filed as Exhibit 16 to
the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K/A on January 4, 2001 and
incorporated herein by reference).
21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant.*
- ----------------------------
* Filed herewith.
(b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
The Company filed a current report on Form 8-K with the Commission on December
15, 2000 (and amended on January 4, 2001) relating to the resignation of Tanner
+ Co. as the Company's independent accountant. The Company also filed a current
report on Form 8-K with the Commission on December 21, 2000, relating to the
engagement of Balukoff Lindstrom & Co. as the Company's new independent
accountant.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
MEDICAL DISCOVERIES, INC.
/s/ Judy M. Robinett
----------------------------------------
Judy M. Robinett
Chief Executive Officer
Date: March 29, 2001
In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the
following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the
dates indicated.
NAME POSITION DATE
- ---- -------- ----
/s/ Judy M. Robinett Chief Executive Officer and Director March 29, 2001
- -------------------------------- (Principal Executive and Financial
Judy M. Robinett Officer)
/s/ David R. Walker Chairman of the Board of Directors March 29, 2001
- --------------------------------
David R. Walker
Director
- --------------------------------
William J. Novick, Jr. Ph.D.
Director
- --------------------------------
Alvin Zidell
/s/ Nilesh Desai Director March 29, 2001
- --------------------------------
Nilesh Desai, M.D.
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
NUMBER EXHIBIT
3.1 Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company (filed
as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 1994, and incorporated herein by
reference).
3.2 Amended Bylaws of the Company (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1994, and incorporated herein by reference).
10.1 JV Agreement dated as of June 28, 2000, among Medical Discoveries,
Inc., Harvest Group, L.L.C. and Hydromedics, Inc. (f/k/a Advanced
Sales Company, Inc.) (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly
Report on Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended September 30, 2000, and
incorporated herein by reference).
16.1 Letter from Tanner + Co. dated December 15, 2000 (filed as Exhibit 99
to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K on December 15, 2000 and
incorporated herein by reference).
16.2 Letter from Tanner + Co. dated January 4, 2001 (filed as Exhibit 16 to
the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K/A on January 4, 2001 and
incorporated herein by reference).
21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant.*
- ----------------------------
* Filed herewith.
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