UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K
 
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
Commission File Number 000-11102

  OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter

Florida
 
59-1564329
(State Or Other Jurisdiction Of Incorporation Or Organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

4041 SW 47 AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA  33314
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
954-587-6280
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class
 
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value
 
The NASDAQ Stock Market
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

None. 
 


 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.    Yes   ¨     No   x
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.    Yes  ¨    No  x
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes   x     No   ¨
 
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not 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-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.     x
 
Indicate by check mark whether registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes   ¨     No   ¨
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
Large accelerated filer     ¨
Accelerated filer     ¨
Non-accelerated filer     ¨
Smaller reporting company x
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).    Yes   ¨     No   x
 
At March 28, 2011, 7,853,613 shares of the registrant’s voting Common Stock were outstanding.  The aggregate market value of the Common Stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant at March 28, 2011 was approximately $8,643,542, based on the closing price of the Common Stock as reported by NASDAQ on such date.  For purposes of the making this computation only, all executive officers, directors and beneficial owners of more than five percent of the registrant's Common Stock of the registrant are deemed to be affiliates.
 
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
 
Portions of the registrant's definitive proxy statement, which will be filed not later than April 30, 2011, are incorporated by reference in Part III of this report.
 


 
 

 

OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES


TABLE OF CONTENTS

   
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PART I
   
Item 1.
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Item 1A.
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Item 1B.
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Item 2.
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Item 3.
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PART II
   
Item 5.
 
 
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Item 6.
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Item 7.
 
 
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Item 7A.
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Item 8.
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Item 9.
 
 
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Item 9A.
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Item 9B.
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PART III
   
Item 10.
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Item 11.
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Item 12.
 
 
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Item 13.
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Item 14.
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PART IV
   
Item 15.
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  Ex - 3.1   
  Ex - 3.2  
  Ex - 10.17  
  Ex - 10.18  
  Ex - 10.19  
 
 
 


Forward-looking Statements:

Certain statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including without limitation expectations as to future sales and operating results, constitute forward-looking statements.  For this purpose, any statements contained in this report that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed forward-looking statements.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as "believe," "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "could" including the negative or other variations thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  Factors that may affect these results include, but are not limited to, the highly competitive nature of our industry, reliance on certain key customers, changes in consumer demand for marine, recreational vehicle and automotive products, advertising and promotional efforts, exposure to market risks for changes in interest rates and in foreign exchange rates, and other factors.

 
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PART I

Item 1.    Business

General :

We are principally engaged in the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of a broad line of appearance and maintenance products for boats, recreational vehicles, automobiles and home care under the Star brite ® and other trademarks within the United States of America and Canada.  In addition, we produce private label formulations of many of our products for various customers and provide custom blending and packaging services of these and other products.  Unless, the context indicates otherwise, we sometimes refer to Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries as “the Company," "we" or "our.”

Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. was organized in 1973 under the laws of the state of Florida.

On May 10, 2010, the Company announced the formation of OdorStar Technology LLC (OST), a joint venture between the Company and BBL Distributors, LLC.   OST owns patents that relate to a formula and delivery system, for use with products containing Chlorine Dioxide, designed to safely prevent and eliminate all types of odors relating to mold, mildew, and other sources of unpleasant odors. The Company and BBL Distributors LLC share equally in profits or losses from OST.  Because the Company manages OST, it has consolidated OST's as part of its financial statements.

Products:

The products that we manufacture and market include the following:

Marine:   Our marine line consists of polishes, cleaners, protectants and waxes of various formulations under the Star brite ® brand name, enzyme fuel treatment under the StarTron® brand name, and private label products.  The Marine line also includes motor oils, boat washes, vinyl cleaners, protectants, teak cleaners, teak oils, bilge cleaners, hull cleaners, silicone sealants, polyurethane sealants, polysulfide sealants, gasket materials, lubricants, antifouling additives and anti-freeze coolants.  In addition, we manufacture a line of brushes, poles and tie-downs and other related marine accessories.

Automotive:   We manufacture a line of automotive products under the Star brite ® brand name and enzyme fuel treatments for both diesel and gas engines under the StarTron® brand name.  The automotive line includes hydraulic, gear and motor oils, and related items.  In addition, we produce anti-freeze and windshield washes in varying formulations, both under the Star brite ® brand as well as under private labels for customers.  We also produce a line of automotive polishes, cleaners and associated appearance items.

Recreational Vehicle/Power Sports:   We also market StarTron ® fuel treatment to the recreational   vehicle market, including snow mobiles, all terrain vehicles and motorcycles.  Power Sports enthusiasts have found StarTron ® a viable solution to a number of problems associated with E-10 fuel, which is fuel containing ethanol.  Other recreational vehicle products include cleaners, polishes, detergents, fabric cleaners and protectors, silicone sealants, water proofers, gasket materials, degreasers, vinyl cleaners, protectors, toilet treatment fluids and anti-freeze coolants.

 
Contract Filling and Blow Molded Bottles:   We blend and package a variety of chemical formulations to our customers’ specifications.  In addition, we manufacture for sale to various customers assorted styles of both PVC and HDPE blow molded bottles.

Mold/Mildew Odor Control:   We manufacture a variety of products that prevent and eliminate all types of mold, mildew, and other unpleasant odors, through our patented delivery system.  Our odor control products are effective for homes, automobiles, boats, and recreational vehicles.

Although our products are utilized for different types of vehicles, boats, and home care, we believe our operations constitute one industry segment.

Manufacturing :   We produce the majority of our products at the manufacturing facilities of our subsidiary, Kinpak, Inc. ("Kinpak"), in Montgomery, Alabama.  In addition, we contract with various unaffiliated companies located in the northeastern and mid-western areas of the country to manufacture our other products, which are manufactured to our specifications using our provided formulas.  Each third party packager enters into a confidentiality agreement with us.

We purchase raw materials from a wide variety of suppliers; all raw materials used in manufacturing are readily available from other sources.  We design our own packaging and supply our outside manufacturers with the appropriate design or packaging.  We believe that our internal manufacturing capacity and our arrangements with our current outside manufacturers are adequate for our present needs.

In the event that arrangements with any third-party manufacturer are discontinued, we believe that we will be able to locate substitute manufacturing facilities without a substantial adverse effect on our manufacturing and distribution.

Marketing :   Our products are sold through national retailers such as Wal-mart, West Marine and Bass Pro Shops.  We also sell to national and regional distributors who in turn sell our products to specialized retail outlets for that specific market.  Currently we have one customer to whom sales exceeded 10% of consolidated net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2010.  Sales to our five largest customers for the year ended December 31, 2010, amounted to approximately 58% of consolidated net revenues and outstanding accounts receivable balances due to us at December 31, 2010 from our five largest customers aggregated approximately 40% of consolidated trade receivables.

We market our products through internal salesmen and approximately 125 sales representatives who work on an independent contractor commission basis.  Our personnel also participate in sales presentations and trade shows.  In addition, we market our brands and products through advertising campaigns in national magazines, TV advertising and product catalogs.  Our products are distributed primarily from our manufacturing and distribution facility in Alabama.  Since 2008, the Company participates in a vendor managed inventory program with one major customer.
 
 
In 1981, we purchased, from Peter G. Dornau and Arthur Spector, the co-founders of the Company, rights to the Star brite® trademark and related products for the United States and Canada, and Mr. Dornau our Chief Executive Officer, has retained rights to these assets with respect to all other geographic areas.  Accordingly, products that we manufacture are sold outside of the United States and Canada by two distribution companies owned by our Chief Executive Officer.  If these two companies were deemed to be a single customer, they would have constituted our fourth largest customer in 2010.  See Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements included in this report for additional information.

Backlog, seasonality, and selling terms : We had no significant backlog of orders as of December 31, 2010.  We do not give customers the absolute right to return product.  The majority of our products is non-seasonal and is sold throughout the year.  Normal trade terms offered to credit customers range from 30 to 60 days.  However, at times special dating and/or discount arrangements are offered as purchasing incentives to customers.  Such programs do not materially affect normal margins.

Competition:

Competition with respect to our principal product lines is described below:  With respect to each of our product lines, the principal elements of competition are brand recognition, price, service and the ability to deliver products on a timely basis.

Marine :  We have several national and regional competitors in the marine marketplace.  In the opinion of management, no one or few competitors holds a dominant market share.  We believe that we can increase or maintain our market share through our present methods of advertising and distribution.

Automotive :  There are a large number of companies, both national and regional, that compete with us.  Many are more established and have greater financial resources than we do.  While our market share is small, the total market size is substantial.  We believe that we have established a reasonable market share through our present methods of advertising and distribution, considering the large size of this market.

Recreational Vehicle :  In this market, we compete with national and regional competitors.  In the opinion of management, no one or few competitors have a dominant market share.  We believe that we can increase or maintain our market share by utilizing similar methods as those employed in the marine market.

Trademarks :  We have obtained registered trademarks for Star brite ® , StarTron ® and other trade names used on our products.  We view our trademarks as significant assets because they provide product recognition.  We believe that our intellectual property is significantly protected, but there are no assurances that these rights can be successfully asserted in the future or will not be invalidated, circumvented or challenged.
 
 
Patents :  In 2010, the Company acquired an interest in patents held by its 50% owned joint venture, Odorstar Technology, LLC.  The patents relate to a formula and delivery system, for use with products containing Chlorine Dioxide (ClO 2 ), designed to safely prevent and eliminate all types of odors relating to mold, mildew, and other unpleasant odors.

New Product Development :   We continue to develop specialized products for the marine, automotive, and recreational vehicle marketplace.  Expenditures for new product development have not been significant and are charged to operations in the year incurred.

Environmental Costs :   We endeavor to comply with applicable regulatory mandates on environmental issues.  Under a consent agreement and final order filed with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that became effective on January 19, 2011, Kinpak agreed to resolve alleged reporting violations by payment of a civil penalty of $110,000, which will be paid in installments through January 2012.  The proceeding related solely to filing violations.  See Item 3, "Legal Proceedings" below for additional information.  The Company is now current with all EPA administrative filing requirements.

Personne l:   At December 31, 2010, we had 103 full-time employees.  The following table provides information regarding personnel working for the Company and its subsidiaries at December 31, 2010:

Location
 
Description
 
Full-time Employees
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
 
Administrative
 
23
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
 
Manufacturing and distribution
 
7
Montgomery, Alabama
 
Manufacturing and distribution
 
73
       
103

Item 1A.   Risk Factors

If we do not compete effectively, our business will suffer .

We confront aggressive competition in the sale of our appearance and maintenance products.  In each of our principal marine, automotive and recreational vehicle product lines, we compete with a number of national and regional competitors.  Competition in automotive market is particularly intense, with many national and regional companies marketing competitive products.  Many of our competitors in the automotive market are more established and have greater financial resources than we do.  Our inability to successfully compete in our principal markets would harm our business.
 
 
Economic conditions can adversely affect our business .

We are subject to risks arising from adverse changes in general domestic and global economic conditions, including recession or economic slowdown and disruption of credit markets.  One of our major customers filed for bankruptcy in 2009, and while we have received most of the  amount due from the customer, we cannot assure that the ability of other companies to satisfy obligations due to us will not be adversely affected.  In addition, adverse economic conditions in recent years have adversely affected discretionary spending, which can have an indirect adverse affect on our product lines, particularly those directed to the marine and recreational vehicle markets.  A further decline in economic conditions could have an adverse affect on our net sales and results of operations.

Failure to effectively utilize or successfully assert intellectual property rights could materially adversely affect our competitiveness.

We rely on trademarks and trade names in connection with our products, the most significant of which are Star brite® and StarTron®.  Our Odorstar Technology, LLC joint venture also owns patents we consider important to our business.  We rely on trademark, trade secret, patent and copyright laws to protect our intellectual property rights.  We cannot be sure that these intellectual property rights will be effectively utilized or, if necessary, successfully asserted.  There is a risk that we will not be able to obtain and perfect our own intellectual property rights, or, where appropriate, license from others intellectual property rights necessary to support new product introductions.  Even if we obtain these rights, we cannot be sure that they will not be invalidated, circumvented or challenged in the future.  Our failure to perfect or successfully assert intellectual property rights could make us less competitive and could have a material adverse affect on our business, operating results and financial condition.

Environmental matters may cause potential liability risks.

We must comply with various environmental laws and regulations in connection with our operations, including those relating to the handling and disposal of hazardous wastes and the remediation of contamination associated with the use and disposal of hazardous substances.  A release of such substances due to accident or intentional act could result in substantial liability to governmental authorities or to third parties.  In addition, we are subject to reporting requirements with respect to certain materials we use in our manufacturing operations.  In January 2011, Kinpak, which owns our manufacturing facility in Montgomery, Alabama, became subject to a consent agreement and final order with the United States Environmental Protection Agency relating to its alleged failure to complete and submit certain required forms with respect to toxic and hazardous chemicals used at its facilities.  Under the consent agreement and final order, Kinpak agreed to pay a civil penalty of $110,000.  It is possible that we could become subject to additional environmental liabilities in the future that could have a material adverse affect on our results of operations or financial condition.

Our variable rate indebtedness exposes us to risks related to interest rate fluctuation.

We carry a meaningful amount of indebtedness that is subject to fluctuating interest rates.  In particular, interest rates under currently outstanding industrial revenue bonds used to finance plant expansion and acquisition of equipment at Kinpak's facilities are reset weekly.  The aggregate outstanding principal amount of the bonds was $2,905,000 and $2,450,000 at December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2011, respectively.  Interest rates on these obligations are reset weekly.  During the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, interest rates per annum ranged between 2.0% and 4.0%, and 2.5% and 5%, respectively.  If interest rates were to increase significantly, our cash flow and results of operations would be adversely affected.
 
 
Our Chief Executive Officer and majority shareholder controls us, and his interest may conflict with or differ from the Company's interests.

Peter G. Dornau, our Chief Executive Officer owns approximately 58% of our Common Stock.  As a result, Mr. Dornau has the power to elect all of our directors and effectively has the ability to prevent any transaction that requires the approval of our Board of Directors and our shareholders.  In addition, Mr. Dornau owns two companies that do business with the Company.  Transactions with these affiliated companies made in the ordinary course of business were not made on substantially the same terms and conditions as those prevailing at the same time for comparable transactions with other customers. Management believes that the sales transactions did not involve more than normal credit risk or present other unfavorable features
 
Trading in our Common Stock has been limited, and our stock price could potentially be subject to substantial fluctuations.

Our common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market, but trading in our stock has been limited.  Our stock price could be affected substantially by a relatively modest volume of transactions.
 

Not applicable.
 
Item 2. Propertie s
 
Our executive offices and warehouse located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida are held under a lease with an entity controlled by our Chief Executive Officer.  The lease covers approximately 12,700 square feet of office, manufacturing, and warehouse space.  See Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements included in this report for additional information.

Our Alabama facility currently contains approximately 300,000 square feet of office, plant, and warehouse space located on 20 acres of land.  We also lease a 1.5 acre docking facility on the Alabama River located approximately eleven miles from these facilities.  The Alabama plant has undergone two separate expansions of 60,000 and 70,000 square feet in 1998 and 2002, respectively.  We financed the facility's expansion and related equipment acquisition with Industrial Development Bonds issued through the city of Montgomery, AL.  Our manufacturing facility and our manufacturing equipment serves as collateral to a financial institution, which issued letters of credit to secure the Company’s obligations under the municipal bonds.
 

Item 3 .    Legal Proceedings

On January 28, 2010, the Company received a notice from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that it was not in compliance with certain reporting requirements under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA).  Under a consent agreement and final order (CAFO) filed with Region 4 of the EPA that was signed by the Company on December 23, 2010 and became effective on January 19, 2011, the Company's subsidiary, Kinpak, Inc. agreed to resolve the alleged reporting violations.  In the CAFO, the EPA alleged that Kinpak failed to submit, by July 1 of the required reporting year, toxic chemical release reporting forms for calendar years 2008, 2007 and 2006 to the EPA and the State of Alabama with respect to methanol and ethylene glycol used  at Kinpak's facilities.  In addition, the EPA alleged that Kinpak failed to submit a completed emergency and hazardous chemical inventory form for ammonia in 2008 with authorities designated under the EPCRA by the March 1, 2009 filing deadline.  Under the CAFO, Kinpak agreed to pay a civil penalty $110,000 in equal monthly increments from February 2011 through January 2012.  Kinpak is now in compliance with these filing requirements.
 
 
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PART II
 
Item 5 .    Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
 
The common stock of the Company is traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol OBCI.  A summary of the high and low sales prices during each quarter of 2010 and 2009 is presented below.

 Market Range of Common Stock Bid:
 
1 st Qtr.
   
2 nd Qtr.
   
3 rd Qtr.
   
4 th Qtr.
 
                           
2010
High
  $ 1.73     $ 2.57     $ 2.29     $ 2.20  
 
Low
  $ 0.90     $ 1.64     $ 1.64     $ 1.70  
                                   
2009
High
  $ 0.75     $ 1.05     $ 1.17     $ 1.14  
 
Low
  $ 0.42     $ 0.46     $ 0.78     $ 0.81  

We had approximately 150 record holders of our Common Stock at December 31, 2010.  We believe that there are approximately 900 additional beneficial holders of our Common Stock, based on information obtained from our transfer agent and from broker-dealers that hold shares on behalf of their clients.

The Company has not paid any cash dividends since its incorporation.  The Company does not currently intend to pay any cash dividends.
 

Not applicable.
 
 
Item 7.     Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements contained herein as Item 8.

Overview:

We are principally engaged in the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of a broad line of appearance and maintenance products for boats, recreational vehicles, automobiles and home care under the Star brite ® and other trademarks within the United States of America and Canada.  In addition, we produce private label formulations of many of our products for various customers and provide custom blending and packaging services of these and other products.  We sell our products through notional retailers and to notional and regional distributors who, in turn, sell our products to specialized retail outlets.

Critical accounting estimates:

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions.

We have identified the following as critical accounting estimates, which are defined as those that are reflective of significant judgments and uncertainties, are the most pervasive and important to the presentation of our financial condition and results of operations and could potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions.

Revenue recognition and collectability of accounts receivable .

Revenue from product sales is recognized when persuasive evidence of a contract exists, the sales price is fixed and determinable, the title of goods pass to the customer, and collectability of the related receivable is probable.  For customers for whom the Company manages the inventory at the customer's location, revenue is recognized when the products are sold to a third party.  In the ordinary course of business, we grant non-interest bearing trade credit to our customers on normal credit terms.  In an effort to reduce our credit risk, we perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers and adjust credit limits based upon payment history and customers’ creditworthiness, as determined by our review of their current credit information.  We continuously monitor collections and payments from our customers and maintain a provision for estimated credit losses based upon our historical experience, specific customer collection issues that we have identified and reviews of agings of trade receivables based on contractual terms.  We generally do not require collateral on trade accounts receivable.  An allowance for doubtful accounts is maintained for accounts receivable based on our historical collection experience and expected collectability of the accounts receivable, considering the period an account is outstanding, the financial position of the customer and information provided by credit rating services.     The adequacy of this allowance is reviewed each reporting period and adjusted as necessary.  Our allowance for doubtful accounts was approximately $63,600 at December 31, 2010 and approximately $61,700 at December 31, 2009, which was approximately 2.7% and 2.8%, respectively, of gross accounts receivable.  If the financial condition of the Company's customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, or if unexpected events or significant future changes in trends were to occur, additional allowances may be required or bad debt expense may increase.
 

The downturn in economic conditions over the recent past has underscored the difficult of estimates with regard to the allowance for doubtful accounts.  The bankruptcy of a major customer in 2009 caused us to incur a bad debt expense of $210,000, although we have recovered $140,000 and recorded a bad debt recovery in 2010.

Inventories

Inventories are primarily composed of raw materials and finished goods and are stated at the lower of cost or market, using the first-in, first-out method.  Accordingly, we maintain a reserve for excess and obsolete inventory to reduce the carrying value of our inventories to reflect the diminution of value resulting from product obsolescence, damage or other issues affecting marketability by an amount equal to the difference between the cost of the inventory and its estimated market value.

The adequacy of this reserve is reviewed each reporting period and adjusted as necessary.  We regularly compare inventory quantities on hand against historical usage or forecasts related to specific items in order to evaluate obsolescence and excessive quantities.  In assessing historical usage, we also qualitatively assess business trends to evaluate the reasonableness of using historical information as an estimate of future usage.

Our excess and obsolete inventory reserve was $329,626 and $255,308 at December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 respectively, which was 4.0% and 3.7% of gross inventories at those respective dates.

Income taxes

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method.  Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized to reflect the future tax consequences attributable to the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which the differences are expected to be recovered or settled.  For the Company, the differences are attributable to differing methods of reflecting depreciation and stock based compensation for financial statement and income tax purposes.

The likelihood of a material change in the Company's expected realization of these assets is dependent on, among other factors, future taxable income and tax settlements.  While management believes that its judgments and interpretations regarding income taxes are appropriate, significant differences in actual experience may require future adjustments to our tax assets and liabilities, which could be material.
 

We are also required to assess the realizability of our deferred tax assets.  We evaluate positive and negative evidence and use judgments regarding past and future events, including operating results and available tax planning strategies that could be implemented to realize the deferred tax assets.  Based on this assessment, we determine when it is more likely than not that all or some portion of our deferred tax assets may not be realized, in which case we would be required to apply a valuation allowance to offset our deferred tax assets in an amount equal to future tax benefits that may not be realized.  We currently do not apply a valuation allowance to our deferred tax assets.  However, if facts and circumstances change in the future, valuation allowances may be required.

Significant judgment is required in determining income tax provisions and in evaluating tax positions.  We establish additional provisions for income taxes when, despite the belief that tax positions are fully supportable, there remain certain positions that do not meet the minimum probability threshold, which is a tax position that is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority.  In the normal course of business, the Company and its subsidiaries are examined by various federal and state tax authorities.  We regularly assess the potential outcomes of these examinations and any future examinations for the current or prior years in determining the adequacy of our provision for income taxes.  We adjust the income tax provision, the current tax liability and deferred taxes in any period in which facts that give rise to an adjustment become known.  The ultimate outcomes of the examinations of our income tax returns could result in increases or decreases to our recorded tax liabilities, which could affect our financial results.

Trademarks, trade names and patents - We acquired the rights to the Star brite ® trademark and related products for the United States and Canada in conjunction with our original public offering during March 1981 for $880,000.  The cost of these intangible assets was amortized on a straight-line basis over an estimated useful life of 40 years through December 31, 2001.  Effective January 1, 2002 and pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" (now codified in Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 350, "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other"), we determined that these intangible assets have indefinite lives and therefore, we no longer recognize amortization expense.  In addition, our 50% owned joint venture, Odorstar Technology, LLC, owns patents we use in our business.  The Company amortizes these patents over their remaining life of 12 years on a straight line basis.  We review the carrying values of the trademarks and patents periodically for possible impairment.  The Company's impairment review is based on a discounted cash flow approach that requires significant judgment with respect to unit volume, revenue and expense growth rates, and the selection of an appropriate discount rate.  Management uses estimates based on expected trends in making these assumptions.  All impairment charge would be recorded for the difference between the carrying value and the net present value of estimated future cash flows, which represents the estimated fair value of the asset.  The Company uses its judgment in assessing whether assets may have become impaired between annual valuations.  Indicators such as unexpected adverse economic factors, unanticipated technological change, distribution losses, or competitive activities and acts by governments and courts may indicate that an asset has become impaired.
 
 
Results of Operations:

Net sales increased to approximately $27,404,000 in 2010 from $24,633,000 in 2009, an increase of $2,771,000 or 11.2%.  The $2,771,000 increase is a result of increased sales to existing and new customers in both our core marine market as well as new markets.  The Company increased its sales of StarTron ® as well as other marine products.

Cost of sales and gross margins – Gross profit in 2010 increased approximately $1,512,000 or 19.2%, to approximately $9,381,000 from approximately $7,869,000 in 2009.  Gross margin percentages also increased by approximately 2%, from approximately 32% to 34%.  The increases reflected improved plant utilization and improved sales mix of higher margin products.

Operating expenses - For 2010, total operating expenses aggregated approximately $6,132,000, an increase of approximately $253,000 from 2009.  As a percentage of net sales, operating expenses decreased from 23.9% to 22.4%.  The improvement of operating expenses as a percentage of net sales reflects the allocation of fixed operating expenses over a greater volume of sales.

Advertising & promotion decreased approximately $27,000 or 1.6%.  The Company maintained its level of advertising and promotion in 2010.

Selling, general & administrative expenses increased by about $280,000 or 6.6%.  The increase is primarily related to expenses associated with the Company’s new joint venture, Odorstar Technology, LLC, half of which is attributable to noncontrolling interests, and the civil penalty payable to the EPA.  See Item 3 in this report for additional information.

Interest expense decreased approximately $90,000 to $116,000 in 2010, compared to $206,000 in 2009.  The decrease principally resulted from lower outstanding loan balances throughout the year partially offset by higher interest rates on the industrial revenue bond obligations.

Operating profit - Operating profit increased to approximately $3,249,000 in 2010 from an operating profit of approximately $1,991,000 in 2009, an increase of $1,258,000 or 63.2%.

Income taxes - The Company had a tax expense of approximately $1,247,000 in 2010 or 39.1% of pretax income, compared to $755,000 in 2009 or 41.8% of pretax income.  For additional information see Note 7.
 
Net income attributable to Ocean-Bio Chem, Inc. increased to approximately $2,018,000 in 2010, from approximately $1,053,000 in 2009, an increase of $965,000 or 91.6%.
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources :

Our cash balance was approximately $615,000 at December 31, 2010 compared to approximately $495,000 at December 31, 2009.  At December 31, 2010 there were no short-term borrowings outstanding under the Company’s revolving line of credit compared to a balance of $250,000 at December 31, 2009.

Cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2010 was approximately $2,600,000 compared to about $2,804,000 for the year ended December 31, 2009.  The decrease in cash provided from operations is due to a strategic increase in inventory to address rising petroleum prices and an anticipated increase in first half 2011 sales.
 

Cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2010 was approximately $907,000 compared to $394,000 in 2009.  The increase cash used in investing for the year ended December 31, 2010 was attributable to the purchase of manufacturing equipment at our Kinpak facility, and contributions to the Company’s Odorstar Technology, LLC joint venture, together with related purchases of patents, trademarks and trade names.

Cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2010 was approximately $1,573,000 compared to $2,445,000 for the year ended December 31, 2009.  In 2009, we used $2,550,000 to reduce outstanding amounts under our revolving line of credit; in the year ended December 31, 2010 only $250,000 was used for this purpose, compared to $2,550,000 in the year ended December 31, 2009.  This $2,300,000 difference more than offset the $901,000 used to redeem warrants held by our Chief Executive Officer, as described in Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements included in this report.

During the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company continued to focus on programs to effectively manage trade accounts receivable.  Net trade accounts receivable aggregated approximately $2,267,000 at December 31, 2010 and $2,144,000 at December 31, 2009.  While accounts receivable increased 5.7%, this increase was modest in light of the 11.2% increase in net sales.  We believe that the comparatively lower increase in accounts receivable is a result of the Company’s credit policy and collection efforts designed to limit its financial exposure.

Inventory was approximately $7,726,000 and $6,663,000, at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, representing an increase of approximately $1,063,000 or 16% in 2010.  The increase in inventory reflects management's determination to address rising petroleum prices and an anticipated increase in sales during the first half 2011.

Accounts payable at December 31, 2010 decreased to approximately $1,418,000 from $1,741,000 in 2009, a decrease of $323,000.  The decrease reflects increased cash flow provided by operations, excluding accounts payable and other accrued liabilities.

The Company has a $6 million asset based line of credit with Regions Bank that matures on June 30, 2011.  Interest on the line of credit is based on the 30 day LIBOR rate plus 250 basis points (approximately 2.51% at December 31, 2010) payable monthly, and is collateralized by the Company’s inventory, trade receivables, and intangible assets.  We are required to maintain a minimum working capital of $1.5 million and meet certain other financial covenants during the term of the agreement.  At December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company was in compliance with these financial covenants.  At December 31, 2010, we had no outstanding obligations under the line of credit compared to $250,000 at December 31, 2009.  The borrowing base under the line of credit is limited to 80% of accounts receivable and 50% of inventory as defined in the line of credit agreement.  At December 31, 2010 $5,300,000 was available under the line of credit.

In 1997, we obtained financing in connection with the purchase and expansion of our Alabama facility, through Industrial Development Bonds (IDBs) issued through the City of Montgomery, Alabama.  The proceeds were utilized for both the repayment of certain advances used to purchase the Alabama facility and to expand the facility to accommodate our future needs.  In July 2002, we completed a second IDB financing, aggregating $3.5 million, through the City of Montgomery, Alabama.  The transaction funded an approximately 70,000 square foot addition to the manufacturing facility as well as machinery and equipment purchases for the facility.
 

In order to market the IDBs at favorable rates, we obtained, from Regions Bank, an  irrevocable letter of credit for the 1997 issue and a irrevocable letter of credit for the 2002 issue.  Under the terms of the letters of credit, Regions Bank is obligated to pay the bondholders if there is a default by the Company.  The letters of credit are renewable annually.  Under the letters of credit, we are required to maintain a stipulated level of working capital, a designated maximum debt to tangible net worth ratio, and a required debt service coverage ratio.  At December 31, 2010, we were in compliance with these requirements.  The letters of credit are secured by a first priority mortgage on the underlying Alabama facility and equipment.

In the first quarter of 2009, both IDB’s were tendered as a result of the volatility and uncertainties in the financial markets.  At December 31, 2009, the bonds had not been remarketed.  However, on March 3, 2010, the Company received notification from its bond remarketing agent that IDBs having an approximate aggregate balance of $3,250,000 were sold to various bondholders.  As a result of the remarketing, the interest rate was approximately 2 percent per annum, subject to weekly adjustment, based on prevailing trends in the tax exempt interest market.  On December 31, 2010, the interest rate on the IDBs was 4% and the aggregate outstanding principal balance was $2,905,000.  On March 1, 2011 the Company paid in full the Series 1997 IDBs.

Principal and interest on the Series 2002 IDBs are payable quarterly.  The Series 2002 IDBs mature in July 2017.

We make sales in the Canadian market and are subject to currency fluctuations relating to the Canadian dollar.  We do not engage in currency hedging and address currency risk as a pricing issue.  In the year ended December 31, 2010 the Company recorded approximately $5,000 in foreign currency translation adjustments (increasing shareholders equity by $5,000) as a result of the strengthening of the Canadian dollar in relationship to the US dollar.

During the past few years, we have introduced various new products to our customers.  At times, new product introductions have required us to increase our overall inventory and have resulted in lower inventory turnover rates.  The effects of reduced inventory turnover have not been material to our overall operations.  We believe that all required capital to maintain such increases can continue to be provided by operations and current financing arrangements.

Many of the raw materials that we use in the manufacturing process are petroleum chemical based and commodity chemicals that are subject to fluctuating prices.  The nature of our business does not enable us to pass through the price increases to our national retailers and distributors, as promptly as we experience increases in raw material costs.

At December 31, 2010 and through the date of this report, we did not and do not have any material commitments for capital expenditures, nor do we have any other present commitment that is likely to result in our liquidity increasing or decreasing in any material way.

We believe that funds provided through operations and our existing sources of financing will be sufficient to satisfy our cash requirements over at least the next twelve months.


Contractual obligations:

The following table reflects our contractual obligations for the years ended December 31,
 
   
Total
   
2011
      2012-2015    
Thereafter
 
Long-term debt obligations
  $ 2,905,000     $ 460,000     $ 1,765,000     $ 680,000  
Capital leases
    93,112       30,127       62,985       -  
Operating leses
    750,465       96,064       403,856       250,545  
Total
  $ 3,748,577     $ 586,191     $ 2,231,841     $ 930,545  
 
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk

Not applicable.

Item 8.    Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

The audited financial statements of the Company required pursuant to this Item 8 are included in a separate section commencing on page F-1 and are incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.    Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

Not applicable.

Item 9A.  Controls and Procedures :

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures .  The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") at the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report are effective to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports filed under the Exchange Act are (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms, and (ii) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding the disclosure.
 
Change in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting .  No change in internal control over financial reporting (as defined in rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) occurred during the Company’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 
 
Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting.
 
Management of Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
 
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
 
Management evaluated the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010. In making this assessment, management used the framework established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). As a result of this assessment and based on the criteria in the COSO framework, management has concluded that, as of December 31, 2010, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective.

Item 9B.   Other Information

Not applicable.
 
PART III
 
Item 10.  Executive Officers and Directors of the Registrant

Information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the Company's definitive proxy statement, which will be filed with the Commission no later than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year covered by this report.


Information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the Company's definitive proxy statement, which will be filed with the Commission no later than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year covered by this report.

 
Item 12.  Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters
 
Information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the Company's definitive proxy statement, which will be filed with the Commission no later than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year covered by this report.
 
Item 13.  Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

Information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the Company's definitive proxy statement, which will be filed with the Commission no later than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year covered by this report.

Item 14.  Principal Accounting Fees and Services

Information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the Company's definitive proxy statement, which will be filed with the Commission no later than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year covered by this report.
 
PART IV

Item 15.  Exhibits, Financial Statements, Schedules and Reports Filed on Form 8K
 

 
(a)
Financial Statements – See the Index to Consolidated Financial Statements on page F-1.
 
(b)
Exhibits:
 
Exhibit
 
No.     
 
3.1
Articles of Incorporation *
 
3.2
Bylaws *
 
4.1
Form of Certificate for Series 1997 Bonds - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
 
4.2
Form of Certificate for Series 2002 Bond - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
 
4.3
Trust Indenture dated as of December 1, 1996 between the IDB Board and Regions Bank, as Trustee and Registrar relating to the $4,000,000 1997 IDB Bonds - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
 
 
Exhibit
 
No.     
 
4.4
Supplement to Trust Indenture for 1997 Bonds dated March 1, 1997 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
 
4.5
Trust Indenture dated as of July 1, 2002 between the IDB Board and Regions Bank, as Trustee and Registrar relating to the $3,500,000 Taxable IDB Bonds Series 2002 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
 
10.1
Restated Lease Agreement dated as of December 1, 1996 between The Industrial Development Board of the City of Montgomery (“IDB Board”) and Kinpak, Inc. - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
 
10.2
First Supplemental Lease dated as of March 1, 1997 between the IDB Board and Kinpak, Inc. - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
 
10.3
Second Supplemental Lease dated as of July 1, 2002 between the IDB Board and Kinpak, Inc. - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
 
10.4
Credit Agreement dated as of July 1, 2002 by and among the Company, Star-Brite Distributing, Inc., Star Brite-Automotive, Inc., Star-Brite Distributing (Canada), Inc., Kinpak Inc. and Regions Bank - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
 
10.5
Amendment to Credit Agreement dated June 1, 2004 by and among the Company, Star-Brite Distributing, Inc., Star-Brite Automotive, Inc., Star Brite Distributing (Canada), Inc., Kinpak, Inc. and Regions Bank - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
 
10.6
Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Security Agreement dated as of July 1, 2002 between Kinpak, Inc. and Regions Bank. - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
 
10.7
Security Agreement dated as of July 1, 2002 between Kinpak, Inc. and Regions Bank - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
 
10.8
Irrevocable Letter of Credit dated July 22, 2002 issued by Regions Bank to secure the Series 1997 Bonds - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
 
10.9
Irrevocable Letter of Credit dated July 22, 2002 issued by Regions Bank to secure the Series 2002 Bonds - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
 
10.10
Extension to Credit Agreement dated May 31, 2003 by and among the Company, Star-Brite Distributing, Inc., Star-Brite Automotive, Inc., Star Brite Distributing (Canada), Inc., Kinpak, Inc. and Regions Bank - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
 
10.11
Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. 1992 Incentive Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Form S-8 filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on June 24, 1994). - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(c) to the Company’s registration statement of Form S-8 filed with the SEC on July 1, 1994.
 
10.12
Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. 1994 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(d) to the Company’s registration statement of Form S-8 filed with the SEC on July 1, 1994.
 
 
Exhibit
 
No.     
 
10.13
Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. 2002 Incentive Stock Option Plan - Incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the Company’s Proxy Statement for its 2003 Annual Meeting of Shareholders filed on April 28, 2003.
 
10.14
Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. 2007 Incentive Stock Option Plan Incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the Company’s Proxy Statement for its 2007 Annual Meeting of Shareholders filed on May 23, 2007.
 
10.15
Lease dated May 1, 1998 between Star Brite Distributing, Inc. and PEJE, Inc - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
 
10.16
Renewal of Lease dated May 1, 1998 between Star Brite Distributing, Inc. and PEJE, Inc. - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
 
10.17     
OdorStar Technology, LLC joint venture agreement dated May 4, 2010. *
 
10.18
Letters of credit for Industrial Development Bonds dated May 24, 2010. *
 
10.19  
Revolving line of credit agreement dated June 1, 2010. *
 
14.1
Code of Ethics - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit B to the Company’s Proxy Statement for its 2004 Annual Meeting of Shareholders filed on April 13, 2004.
 
21.
List of Subsidiaries *
 
31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act. *
 
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act. *
 
32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Exchange Act and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. *
 
32.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Exchange Act and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. *
 
* Filed herewith.
 
 
SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
  OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC.
   Registrant
     
Date: March 31, 2011
By:
/s/ Peter G. Dornau      
    PETER G. DORNAU
    Chief Executive Officer President
    Chairman of the Board of Directors
 
   
     
Date: March 31, 2011
By:
/s/ Jeffrey S. Barocas  
    JEFFREY S. BAROCAS
    Chief Financial Officer
    Vice President
    Director
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
 
Signature
 
Capacity
 
Date
         
/s/ Peter G. Dornau
 
President, Chief Executive
 
March 31, 2011
Peter G. Dornau
 
Officer and Chairman of the Board
   
   
(Principal Executive Officer)
   
         
/s/Jeffrey S. Barocas
 
Chief Financial Officer Vice President
 
March 31, 2011
Jeffrey S. Barocas
 
(Principal Financial Officer)
   
         
/ s/Greg M. Dornau
 
Vice President Sales & Marketing
 
March 31, 2011
Greg Dornau
       
         
/s/William W. Dudman
 
Vice President Operations
 
March 31, 2011
William Dudman
       
         
/s/ Edward Anchel
 
Director
 
March 31, 2011
Edward Anchel
       
 
[Signatures continued on next page]
 

/s/ James M. Kolisch
 
Director
 
March 31, 2011
James M. Kolisch
       
         
/s/ Laz L. Schneider
 
Director
 
March 31, 2011
Laz L. Schneider
       
         
/s/ John B. Turner
 
Director
 
March 31, 2011
John B. Turner
       
         
/s/ Sonia B. Beard
 
Director
 
March 31, 2011
Sonia B. Beard
       
 


OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
    Page
Report of independent registered public accounting firm
F-2
   
Consolidated balance sheets
F-3
   
Consolidated statements of operations
F-4
   
Consolidated statements of comprehensive income
F-5
   
Consolidated statements of changes in shareholders’ equity
F-6
   
Consolidated statements of cash flows
F-7
   
Notes to consolidated financial statements
F-8 - F-26
   
 

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2010. Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc.'s management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2010, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.


/s/ Goldstein Schechter Koch P.A.
Certified Public Accountants

Hollywood , Florida

March 30, 2011

 
F - 2

 
OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009

   
December 31, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
             
ASSETS
           
Current Assets:
           
Cash
  $ 615,044     $ 494,973  
Trade accounts receivable net of allowance for doubtful accounts of approximately $63,600 and $61,700 at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively
    2,266,695       2,144,265  
Inventories, net
    7,725,580       6,663,246  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    289,930       504,384  
Deferred tax asset
    127,676       69,267  
Total Current Assets
    11,024,925       9,876,135  
                 
Property, plant and equipment, net
    5,421,787       5,464,356  
                 
Other Assets:
               
Trademarks, trade names and patents, net
    947,814       330,439  
Due from affiliated companies, net
    212,736       237,172  
Other assets
    75,036       153,224  
                 
Total Other Assets
    1,235,586       720,835  
Total Assets
  $ 17,682,298     $ 16,061,326  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Current Liabilities:
               
Accounts payable – trade
  $ 1,417,959     $ 1,741,309  
Revolving line of credit
    -       250,000  
Notes payable related party
    471,950       -  
Current portion of long term debt
    490,127       513,053  
Income taxes payable
    539,628       222,055  
Accrued expenses payable
    993,010       924,078  
Total Current Liabilities
    3,912,674       3,650,495  
                 
Deferred tax liability
    81,030       115,121  
Long term debt, less current portion
    2,507,985       2,937,206  
Total Liabilities
    6,501,689       6,702,822  
                 
Commitments and contingencies
    -       -  
Shareholders' Equity:
               
Common stock - $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; 8,205,116 and 8,053,816 shares issued at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively
    82,051       80,538  
Additional paid in capital
    7,689,183       8,194,917  
Less cost of common stock in treasury, 351,503 shares at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively
    (288,013 )     (288,013 )
Foreign currency translation adjustment
    (271,939 )     (277,025 )
Retained earnings
    3,666,211       1,648,087  
Total Shareholders' Equity of Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc.
    10,877,493       9,358,504  
                 
Noncontrolling interest
    303,116       -  
                 
Total Shareholders' Equity
    11,180,609       9,358,504  
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
  $ 17,682,298     $ 16,061,326  
   
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 

OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
Gross sales
  $ 29,221,396     $ 26,281,520  
Less: discounts, returns, and allowances
    1,817,663       1,648,630  
                 
Net sales
    27,403,733       24,632,890  
                 
Cost of goods sold
    18,022,215       16,763,401  
                 
Gross profit
    9,381,518       7,869,489  
                 
Operating Expenses:
               
Advertising and promotion
    1,635,163       1,661,948  
Selling and administrative
    4,497,059       4,216,824  
Total operating expenses
    6,132,222       5,878,772  
                 
Operating income
    3,249,296       1,990,717  
                 
Other income (expense)
               
Interest (expense)
    (115,592 )     (205,626 )
Other income
    54,879       23,705  
                 
Income before income taxes
    3,188,583       1,808,796  
                 
Provision for income taxes
    1,247,420       755,318  
                 
Net income
    1,941,163       1,053,478  
                 
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
    76,961       -  
Net income attributable to Ocean-Bio Chem, Inc.
  $ 2,018,124     $ 1,053,478  
                 
Income per common share - basic
  $ 0.26     $ 0.14  
                 
Income per common share - diluted
  $ 0.24     $ 0.14  
                 
Weighted average shares - basic
    7,789,699       7,673,438  
Weighted average shares - diluted
    8,443,797       7,697,100  
                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 
OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009
 
             
             
             
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
Net Income
  $ 1,941,163     $ 1,053,478  
                 
Foreign currency translation adjustment
    5,086       3,098  
                 
Comprehensive income
    1,946,249       1,056,576  
                 
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
    76,961       -  
                 
Comprehensive income attributable to Ocean-Bio Chem, Inc.
  $ 2,023,210     $ 1,056,576  
                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
 
F - 5

 
OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009
 
                     
Foreign
                         
   
Common
   
Additional
   
currency
   
Retained
   
Treasury
   
Non
   
Total
 
   
Stock
   
Paid In
   
adjustment/
   
Earnings
   
Stock
   
Controlling
       
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Capital
   
(deficit)
               
Interest
       
                                                 
January 1,
                                               
2009
    7,886,816     $ 78,868     $ 7,928,269     $ (280,123 )   $ 594,609     $ (288,013 )   $ -     $ 8,033,610  
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
Net Income
                                    1,053,478                       1,053,478  
                                                                 
Stock based compensation - grants
    167,000       1,670       83,623                                       85,293  
                                                                 
Stock based compensation - options
                    183,025                                       183,025  
                                                                 
Foreign currency translation adjustment
                            3,098                               3,098  
                                                                 
December 31,
                                                               
2009
    8,053,816     $ 80,538     $ 8,194,917     $ (277,025 )   $ 1,648,087     $ (288,013 )   $ -     $ 9,358,504  
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
Net Income (loss)
                                    2,018,124               (76,961 )     1,941,163  
                                                                 
Contribution from noncontrolling partner
                                                    380,077       380,077  
                                                                 
Options exercised
    6,800       68       7,017                                       7,085  
                                                                 
Stock based compensation - grants
    144,500       1,445       256,990                                       258,435  
                                                                 
Stock based compensation - options
                    132,209                                       132,209  
                                                                 
Redemption of Warrants
                    (901,950 )                                     (901,950 )
                                                                 
Foreign currency translation adjustment
                            5,086                               5,086  
                                                                 
December 31,
                                                               
2010
    8,205,116     $ 82,051     $ 7,689,183     $ (271,939 )   $ 3,666,211     $ (288,013 )   $ 303,116     $ 11,180,609  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
 
OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009
             
             
   
2010
   
2009
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
             
Net income attributable to OBCI
  $ 2,018,124     $ 1,053,478  
Adjustment to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations:
               
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
    (76,961 )     -  
Depreciation and amortization
    689,379       709,855  
Stock based compensation
    378,845       268,318  
Change in provision for deferred taxes
    (92,500 )     45,854  
Other operating non cash items
    93,035       216,844  
Changes in assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable
    (124,255 )     (340,356 )
Inventory
    (1,113,687 )     (152,462 )
Other assets
    78,188       31,404  
Prepaid expenses
    214,454       (138,402 )
Amount due from affiliates
    24,436       673,381  
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities
    63,155       1,109,895  
                 
Net cash provided by  operating activities
    2,152,213       3,477,809  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
    (632,110 )     (393,816 )
Trademarks, trade names and patents, net
    (177,036 )     -  
Contributions to joint venture
    (97,927 )        
Net cash (used in) investing activities
    (907,073 )     (393,816 )
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Borrowings line of credit, net
    (250,000 )     (2,550,000 )
Notes payable related party
    471,950       -  
Payments on long-term debt
    (452,147 )     (568,769 )
Redemption of warrants
    (901,950 )     -  
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    7,085       -  
Net cash (used in) financing activities
    (1,125,062 )     (3,118,769 )
Change in cash prior to effect of exchange rate on cash
    120,078       (34,776 )
Effect of exchange rate on cash
    (7 )     2,693  
Net increase (decrease) in cash
    120,071       (32,083 )
Cash at beginning of period
    494,973       527,056  
Cash at end of period
  $ 615,044     $ 494,973  
Supplemental disclosure of cash transactions:
               
Cash paid for interest during period
  $ 103,662     $ 205,626  
Cash paid for income taxes during period
  $ 737,383     $ 714,000  
                 
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions:
               
Assets contributed to consolidated joint venture by noncontrolling partner
 
Patents
  $ 440,339          
Inventory
    22,965          
Equipment
    14,700          
                 
Total assets contributed to consolidated joint venture by noncontrolling partner.
  $ 478,004          
                 
                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
 
OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009


Note 1 – Organization and summary of significant accounting policies:

Organization – The Company was incorporated during November, 1973 under the laws of the state of Florida and operates as a manufacturer and distributor of products principally under the Star brite ® brand to the marine, automotive and recreational vehicle aftermarkets.

Basis of presentation – The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly owned subsidiaries, and a joint venture in which the Company has a controlling interest.  All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.  Certain prior-period data have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

Revenue recognition – Revenue from product sales is recognized when persuasive evidence of a contract exists, the sales price is fixed and determinable, the title of goods passes to the customer, and collectability of the related receivable is probable.  Reported net sales are net of customer prompt pay discounts, contractual allowances, authorized customer returns, consumer rebates and other sales incentives from our invoices.

Collectability of accounts receivable – Trade accounts receivable at December 31, 2010 and 2009 are net of allowances for doubtful accounts aggregating approximately $63,600 and $61,700, respectively.  Such amounts are based on management's estimates of the creditworthiness of its customers, current economic conditions and other historical information.  For the year ended December 31, 2010 the Company had a net bad debt recovery of approximately $135,000, compared to a net bad debt expense of $162,000 for the year ended December 31, 2009.
 
In October 2010, the Company received a check for approximately $140,000 related to a former customer (Boater’s World) that filed for bankruptcy in January 2009.  The Company had written off approximately $141,000 and $69,000 during the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Inventories – Inventories are primarily composed of raw materials and finished goods and are stated at the lower of cost, using the first-in, first-out method, or market.

Shipping and handling costs - All shipping and handling costs incurred by us are included in cost of goods sold in the consolidated statements of operations.  Shipping and handling costs totaled approximately $1,086,000 and $855,600 for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
 
 
Advertising and Promotion Expense – Advertising and promotion expense consists of advertising costs and catalog costs.  Advertising costs are expensed in the period in which the advertising occurs and totaled $1.6 million and $1.7 million in 2010 and 2009, respectively.  The Company capitalizes the direct cost of producing and distributing its catalogs.  Capitalized catalog costs are amortized, once a catalog is distributed, over the expected net sales period, which is generally from one to 12 months.  At December 31, 2010 and 2009 the Company did not have any significant accumulated cost of collateral materials on hand.
 
Property, plant and equipment – Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost, net of depreciation.  Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful lives of the related assets using the straight-line method.

Research and Development Costs —Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and recorded in selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.  The Company incurred approximately $56,000 and $30,000 of research and development costs for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 respectively.

Stock based compensation – The Company records stock-based compensation in accordance with the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification ("FASB ASC") Topic 718, "Accounting for Stock Compensation," which establishes accounting standards for transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods or services.  Under FASB ASC Topic 718, we recognize an expense for the fair value of our outstanding stock options as they vest, whether held by employees or others.

Use of estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Concentration of credit risk; dependence on major customers – Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk consist primarily of accounts receivable.  The Company’s five largest customers represented approximately 58% and 63% of consolidated net revenues for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, and 40% and 58% of consolidated accounts receivable at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  The Company has a longstanding relationship with each of these entities and previously has collected all open receivable balances.  The loss of any of these customers could have an adverse impact on the Company’s operations (see Note 11).
 
 
Concentration of cash – At various times of the year and at December 31, 2010, the Company had a concentration of cash in one bank in excess of prevailing insurance offered through the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at such institution.  Management does not consider the excess deposits to be a significant risk.

Fair value of financial instruments – FASB ASC Topic 825, “Financial Instruments,” permits entities to choose to measure financial instruments and certain other items at fair value.  Unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected are recognized in earnings at each subsequent reporting date.  For purposes of this statement, the fair value of a financial instrument is the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than a forced sale or liquidation.

The carrying amounts of the Company’s short-term financial instruments, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, customer credits on account, certain accrued expenses and loans payable to related parties approximate their fair value due to the relatively short period to maturity for these instruments.  The fair value of long-term debt is based on current rates at which the Company could borrow funds with similar remaining maturities, and the carrying amount of the long-term debt approximates fair value.

Impairment of long-lived assets - Potential impairments of long-lived assets are reviewed annually or when events and circumstances warrant an earlier review.  In accordance with FASB
 
ASC Subtopic 360-10, "Property, Plant and Equipment – Overall," impairment is determined when estimated future undiscounted cash flows associated with an asset are less than the asset’s carrying value.

Income Taxes – The Company follows the authoritative guidance for income taxes, under FASB ASC Topic 740, "Income Taxes" for the recognition of current and deferred income taxes.  Under the asset and liability method of FASB ASC Topic 740, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributed to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.  The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

In determining whether the realization of deferred tax assets may be impaired, we evaluate both positive and negative evidence as required in accordance with FASB ASC Subtopic 740-10.  At December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, we concluded that it is more likely than not that our deferred tax assets will be realized.  Therefore, we have not recorded a valuation allowance with respect to any deferred tax assets.
 
 
Under FASB ASC Subtopic 740-10, we recognize liabilities for uncertain tax positions based on a two-step process.  The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation.  The second step requires us to estimate and measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement with the taxing authorities.  We reevaluate uncertain tax positions on a quarterly basis, based on factors including, but not limited to, changes in facts or circumstances, changes in tax law, effectively settled issues under audit, new audit activity and lapses in the statutes of limitations on assessment.  Such a change in recognition or measurement would result in the recognition of a tax benefit or an additional charge to the tax provision in the period that such event occurs and can have a significant effect on our consolidated financial statements.

In accordance with FASB ASC Subtopic 740-10, the Company recognizes any penalties related to unrecognized tax positions as income tax expense, which is included in selling, general and administrative expenses.  The Company has been audited by the Internal Revenue Service through the year ended December 31, 2009.

Trademarks, trade names and patents – The Company purchased the Star brite® trade name and trademark in 1980 for $880,000.  The cost of the trade mark and trade name initially were amortized on a straight-line basis over an estimated useful life of 40 years.  Effective January 1, 2002 and in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 350, "Intangibles – Goodwill and Other," the Company determined that these intangible assets have indefinite lives and therefore, the Company no longer recognizes amortization expense.  The Company evaluates intangible assets for impairment every year and at other times when an event occurs or circumstances change such that it is reasonably possible that an impairment may exist.  In addition, our 50% owned joint venture, Odorstar Technology, LLC, owns patents for a delivery system that enables the precise control of release rates of chlorine dioxide (ClO 2 ) products to safely prevent and eliminate odors caused by mold, mildew and other sources of unpleasant odors.  The Company amortizes these patents over their remaining life of 12 years on a straight line basis.
 
Foreign currency - Translation adjustments result from translating foreign subsidiaries’ financial statements into U.S. dollars.  The Company has a Canadian subsidiary whose functional currency is the Canadian dollar.  Balance sheet accounts are translated at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date.  Income statement accounts are translated at average exchange rates during the year.  Resulting translation adjustments are included in Shareholders’ Equity as a component of comprehensive income. 

Earnings Per Share – The Company computes earnings per share in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 260, "Earnings Per Share," which specifies the computation, presentation and disclosure requirements for earnings (loss) per share for entities with publicly held common stock.  Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing net earnings available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted earnings per share are computed assuming the exercise of dilutive stock options under the treasury stock method and the related income taxes effects.   For loss periods common share equivalents are excluded from the calculation, as the effect would be anti-dilutive.  See Note 12 - Earnings per share.
 
 
Note 2 – Inventories:

The composition of inventories at December 31, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Raw materials
  $ 4,116,577     $ 3,595,862  
Finished goods
    3,938,629       3,322,692  
Inventories, gross
    8,055,206       6,918,554  
                 
Inventory reserves
    (329,626 )     (255,308 )
                 
Inventories, net
  $ 7,725,580     $ 6,663,246  
 
The inventory reserves shown in the table above reflect slow moving and obsolete inventory.

The Company operates a vendor managed inventory program with one of its customers to improve the promotion of the Company's products.  The Company manages the inventory levels at this customer’s warehouses and recognizes revenue as the products are sold by the customer.  The inventories managed at the customer’s warehouses amounted to approximately $352,000 and $387,000 at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 
Note 3 – Property, plant and equipment:

The Company’s property, plant and equipment consisted of the following:
 
 
Estimated
           
 
Useful Life
 
2010
   
2009
 
               
Land
    $ 278,325     $ 278,325  
Building
30 years
    4,402,275       4,402,275  
Manufacturing and warehouse equipment
6-20 years
    7,481,644       6,877,940  
Office equipment and furniture
3-5 years
    552,306       541,449  
Construction in process
      76,499       109,001  
Leasehold improvement
10-15 years
    122,644       122,644  
        12,913,693       12,331,634  
                   
Less accumulated depreciation
    7,491,906       6,867,278  
                   
Property, plant and equipment, net
    $ 5,421,787     $ 5,464,356  
 
Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 amounted to approximately $689,000 and $709,900, respectively.

Note 4 – Revolving Line of Credit:
 
During 2002, the Company secured a revolving line of credit from Regions Bank, which provides up to $6 million of working capital financing.  The line of credit bears interest based on the 30 day LIBOR rate plus 275 basis points (approximately 2.51% at December 31, 2010) and is collateralized by the Company’s inventory, trade receivables, and intangible assets.  The revolving line of credit was renewed annually until July 1, 2008, when it was renewed for a three year period ending on June 30, 2011.

The line of credit currently matures on June 30, 2011 and bears interest at the 30 Day LIBOR plus 250 basis points.  The borrowing base under the line of credit is limited to 80% of accounts receivable and 50% of inventory, as defined in the line of credit agreement. These limitations did not prevent the Company from meeting its borrowing needs.  The line of credit agreement includes financial covenants relating to minimum working capital levels, maintaining stipulated debt to tangible net worth and adhering to debt coverage ratios , and other financial covenants.  Under the line of credit agreement, we are required to maintain a minimum working capital of $1.5 million.  At December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants under the line of credit agreement.

At December 31, 2010, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the line of credit.  At December 31, 2009, $250,000 in borrowings was outstanding.  The average outstanding loan balances during 2010 and 2009 were approximately $1,295,000 and $2,046,000, respectively.  Interest expense related to the line of credit for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 was approximately $33,000 and $49,000, respectively.
 
 
Note 5 – Accrued expenses payable

 
Accrued expenses payable at December 31, 2010 and 2009 consisted of the following:
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
Accrued customer promotions
  $ 502,278     $ 367,453  
Accrued payroll, commissions, and benefits
    176,767       238,285  
Accrued insurance
    -       160,832  
EPA civil penalty
    110,000       -  
Other
    203,965       157,508  
                 
Total accrued expenses payable
  $ 993,010     $ 924,078  

On January 28, 2010, the Company received notice from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (the "EPA") that it was not in compliance with certain reporting requirements under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act.  Under a consent agreement and final order signed by the Company on December 23, 2010 and effective on January 19, 2011, the Company resolved the alleged violations and agreed to pay a civil penalty of $110,000.  The civil penalty was not related to any discharges of hazardous materials.  The Company's liability under the consent agreement will be paid in equal monthly increments from February 2011 through January 2012.  The Company is now in compliance with its EPA filing requirements.
 
Note 6 - Long-term debt:

The Company is obligated under capital leases financed through two series of Industrial Development Bonds, which it entered into during 1997 and 2002 in connection with expansion of the Company’s Alabama manufacturing and distribution facility.  The bonds bear interest at tax-free rates that adjust weekly.  At December 31, 2010, $425,000 and $2,480,000 were outstanding under the 1997 and 2002 series, respectively.  At December 31, 2009, $765,000 and $2,600,000 were outstanding under the 1997 and 2002 series, respectively.  During the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, interest rates per annum ranged between 2.0% and 4.0%, and 3.2% and 5.3%, respectively.  Interest expense for 2010 and 2009 were approximately $79,600 and $153,300, respectively.  Principal and accrued interest on the 1997 series were payable quarterly through March 2012, at which time the Company's obligation would be fully paid.  On March 1, 2011 the Company paid in full the Series 1997 Industrial Development Bonds.  Principal and interest on the 2002 series are payable quarterly through July 2017, at which time the Company's obligation will be fully paid.

During 2010 and 2009, the Company was obligated under various capital lease agreements covering equipment utilized in the Company’s operations.  The capital leases, aggregating approximately $93,112 and $51,900 at December 31, 2010 and 2009 respectively, have varying maturities through 2015 and carry interest rates ranging from 7% to 14%.

 
On April 12, 2005, the Company entered into an equipment financing agreement under which Regions Bank loaned the Company $500,000 to finance equipment acquisitions at its Alabama facility.  The loan was payable in monthly installments of principal aggregating approximately $8,300 plus interest.  As of April 2010, this obligation has been paid.  At December 31, 2009, the outstanding balance on this obligation was approximately $33,400.  The interest rate equaled LIBOR plus 2.5% per annum, and was 2.7% at December 31, 2009.  Interest incurred in 2009 was approximately $2,300.

The outstanding amounts under The composition of these obligations at December 31, 2010 and 2009 were as follows:
 
   
Current Portion
   
Long Term Portion
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
                         
Industrial Development Bonds
  $ 460,000     $ 460,000     $ 2,445,000     $ 2,905,000  
Notes payable
    -       33,352       -       -  
Capitalized equipment leases
    30,127       19,701       62,985       32,206  
                                 
Total long term debt
  $ 490,127     $ 513,053     $ 2,507,985     $ 2,937,206  
 
Required principal payments under these obligations are set forth below:

Year ending December 31,
     
       
2011         
  $ 490,127  
2012         
    470,596  
2013         
    458,021  
2014         
    451,288  
2015         
    448,080  
Thereafter
    680,000  
Total         
  $ 2,998,112  
 
Note 7 – Income taxes:

The components of the Company’s consolidated provision for income taxes are as follows:

   
2010
   
2009
 
Federal - current
  $ 1,183,501     $ 709,464  
Federal – deferred
    (60,321 )     45,854  
State – current
    134,886       -  
State – deferred
    (10,646 )     -  
Total provision for income taxes
  $ 1,247,420     $ 755,318  
 
 
The reconciliation of the provision for income taxes at the statutory rate to the reported provision for income taxes is as follows:

   
2010
   
%
   
2009
   
%
 
Income Tax computed at statutory rate
  $ 1,084,118     34%     $ 614,991     34%  
State tax, net of federal benefit
    89,025     3%       -     -  
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
    26,167     1%       -     -  
Share based compensation
    128,807     4%       91,228     5%  
EPA civil penalty
    37,400     1%       -     -  
Temporary adjustments
    17,768     1%       80,933     4%  
Other, permanent adjustments
    (111,545 )   -4%       10,200     1%  
Tax credits and prior year tax adj.
    (24,320 )   -1%       (42,034 )   -2%  
                             
Provision for income taxes
  $ 1,247,420     39%     $ 755,318     42%  

The Company’s deferred tax asset and liability accounts consisted of the following at December 31:
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Deferred taxes - current
           
Reserves for bad debts, inventories, and other accruals
  $ 155,306     $ 107,793  
Depreciation of property and equipment     (27,630      (38,526
Total deferred tax asset current   127,676     69,267  
                 
Deferred taxes - non-current
               
Depreciation of property and equipment      (81,030      (115,121
Total deferred tax liability non-current    (81,030    (115,121
 
 
Note 8 – Related party transactions:

At December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company had amounts receivable from affiliated companies owned by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, aggregating approximately $213,000 and $237,000, respectively.  The accounts receivable relate to sales of our products to the affiliated companies, which distribute these products outside of the United States and Canada, and administrative services we provide to the affiliated companies.
 
Sales to the affiliated companies aggregated approximately $1,811,800 and $1,148,400 during the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively; administrative fees aggregated $336,000 and $325,000 respectively for such periods.

Such transactions were made in the ordinary course of business but were not made on substantially the same terms and conditions as those prevailing at the same time for comparable transactions with other customers. Management believes that the sales transactions did not involve more than normal credit risk or present other unfavorable features.

A subsidiary of the Company currently uses the services of an entity that is owned by an officer of the Company to conduct product research and development.  The entity received $39,000 during the year ended December 31, 2010 and $30,000 during the year ended December 31, 2009 under such relationship.

A director of the Company sources most of the Company’s insurance needs at an arm’s length competitive basis.  In 2010, the Company paid an aggregate of approximately $500,000  in insurance premiums on policies obtained through the director.

The Company leases office and warehouse facilities in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from an entity controlled by its Chief Executive Officer of the Company.  See Note 9 for a description of the lease terms.
 
On November 2, 2010, the Company redeemed a warrant held by its Chief Executive Officer to purchase 500,000 shares of its Common Stock at an exercise price of $1.13 per share.  The warrants initially were issued to the Chief Executive Officer in connection with financing he provided to the Company in October 2005.  The aggregate redemption price of the warrant was $430,000, which was based on the difference between the closing bid price of the Company's Common Stock on October 15, 2010, the date the Chief Executive officer initially provided notice of his intention to exercise the warrant.  The redemption was approved by the independent directors of the Board of Directors.  The redemption was  effected in order to prevent the dilutive effect of the exercise of the warrant.

On December 6, 2010, the Company redeemed a warrant held by its Chief Executive Officer to purchase 500,000 shares of its Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.836 per share.  The warrants initially were issued to the Chief Executive Officer in connection with financing he provided to the Company in December 2005.  The aggregate redemption price of the warrant was $471,950, which was based on the difference between the closing price of the Company's Common Stock on December 6, 2010 and the exercise price of the warrant.  The Company issued a note to the Chief Executive Officer in an amount equal to the redemption price, which bore interest at the rate of 3% per annum.  On January 5, 2011, the Company paid all outstanding principal and interest on the note.  The redemption was approved by the independent directors of the Board of Directors.  The redemption was effected in order to prevent the dilutive effect of the exercise of the warrant.
 
 
Note 9 – Commitments

On May 1, 2008, the Company renewed for ten years its existing lease with an entity owned by its Chief Executive Officer for its executive offices and warehouse facilities in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  The lease requires minimum rent of $94,800 for the first year and provides for a maximum annual 2% increase in subsequent years.  Additionally, the leasing entity is entitled to reimbursement of all taxes, assessments, and any other expenses that arise from ownership.  Each of the parties agreed to review the terms of the lease every three years at the request of the other party.  Rent expense under the lease during the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 amounted to approximately $96,000 and $100,500, respectively.

The following is a schedule of minimum future rentals on the non-cancelable operating leases.

12 month period ending December 31,
 
       
2011
  $ 96,064  
2012
    97,985  
2013
    99,945  
2014
    101,944  
2015
    103,983  
Thereafter
    250,544  
    $ 750,465  
Note 10 - Stock options:

During 2002, the Company adopted a qualified incentive stock option plan and a non-qualified stock option plan covering 400,000 and 200,000 shares of its common stock, respectively.
 
During 2007, the Company adopted a qualified employee stock option plan covering 400,000 shares of its common stock.

During 2008, the Company adopted a qualified incentive stock option plan and a non-qualified stock option plan covering 400,000 and 200,000 shares of its common stock, respectively.

On March 25, 2009, the independent directors renewed and extended an option to purchase 115,000 shares previously granted to the Chief Executive Officer.
 
 
The following schedules reflect the status of outstanding options under the Company’s three stock option qualified and two non-qualified plans as well as a non-plan at December 31, 2010 and 2009.  Unless indicated by "NQ," all options were granted under an incentive stock option plan.
 
December 31, 2010
                     
Weighted
 
 
Date
 
Options
   
Exercisable
   
Exercise
 
Expiration
 
Average
 
Plan
granted
 
outstanding
   
options
   
price
 
date
 
Remaining life
 
Non Plan
3/25/09
    115,000       115,000       0.55  
3/24/14
    3.3  
2002 ISO
11/6/06
    113,500       90,800       0.93  
11/5/11
    0.9  
2007 ISO
5/17/07
    167,500       100,500       1.66  
5/16/12
    1.4  
2007 ISO
10/8/07
    2,500       1,500       1.87  
10/07/12
    1.8  
2007 ISO
12/17/07
    154,600       92,760       1.32  
12/16/12
    2.0  
2008 ISO
8/25/08
    156,100       62,440       0.97  
8/21/13
    2.7  
2002NQ
10/22/02
    35,000       35,000       1.26  
10/21/12
    1.8  
2002NQ
6/20/03
    30,000       30,000       1.03  
6/19/13
    2.5  
2002NQ
5/25/04
    30,000       30,000       1.46  
5/24/14
    3.4  
2002NQ
4/3/06
    40,000       40,000       1.08  
4/2/16
    5.3  
2002NQ
12/17/07
    50,000       50,000       1.32  
12/16/17
    7.1  
2008NQ
1/11/09
    50,000       50,000       0.69  
1/10/19
    8.1  
2008NQ
4/26/10
    25,000       25,000       2.07  
4/25/20
    9.5  
        969,200       723,000       1.16         3.0  
 
 
F - 19


December 31, 2009
                     
Weighted
 
 
Date
 
Options
   
Exercisable
   
Exercise
 
Expiration
 
Average
 
Plan
granted
 
outstanding
   
options
   
price
 
date
 
Remaining life
 
Non Plan
3/25/09
    115,000       115,000       0.55  
3/24/14
    4.2  
2002 ISO
11/6/06
    118,000       70,800       0.93  
11/8/11
    1.8  
2007 ISO
5/17/07
    167,500       67,000       1.66  
5/16/12
    2.4  
2007 ISO
10/8/07
    2,500       1,000       1.87  
10/07/12
    2.8  
2007 ISO
12/17/07
    156,500       62,600       1.32  
12/16/12
    3.0  
2008 ISO
8/25/08
    159,500       31,900       0.97  
8/21/13
    3.6  
2002NQ
10/22/02
    35,000       35,000       1.26  
10/21/12
    2.8  
2002NQ
6/20/03
    30,000       30,000       1.03  
6/19/13
    3.5  
2002NQ
5/25/04
    30,000       30,000       1.46  
5/24/14
    4.4  
2002NQ
4/3/06
    40,000       40,000       1.08  
4/2/16
    6.3  
2002NQ
12/17/07
    50,000       50,000       1.32  
12/16/17
    8.0  
2008NQ
1/11/09
    50,000       50,000       0.69  
1/10/19
    9.0  
        954,000       583,300       1.13         3.8  
 
At December 31, 2010, the number of options outstanding and the number of shares available for grant under each stock option plan options is presented below:
 
Plan
 
Options Outstanding
   
Options Available for Grant
 
NON-PLAN
    115,000       N/A  
2002 PLAN
    113,500    
None
 
2007 PLAN
    324,600       73,500  
2008 PLAN
    156,100       240,500  
2002 PLAN NQ
    185,000       15,000  
2008 PLAN NQ
    75,000       125,000  
Totals
    969,200       454,000  
 
 
A summary of the Company’s stock options at December 31, 2010 and 2009, and changes during the years ending on these dates, is presented below:

   
2010
   
2009
 
         
Weighted
         
Weighted
 
         
Average
         
Average
 
         
Exercise
         
Exercise
 
   
Shares
   
Price
   
Shares
   
Price
 
Optons outstanding beginning of the year
    839,000       $1.21       1,090,000     $ 1.26  
                                 
Options granted
    25,000       2.07       50,000       0.69  
Options exercised
    (6,800 )     1.04       -       -  
Options forfeited or expired
    (3,000 )     0.97       (301,000 )     1.30  
Optons outstanding end of the year
    854,200       1.24       839,000       1.21  
Non plan options
    115,000       0.55       115,000       0.55  
Totals
    969,200       $1.16       954,000     $ 1.13  
 
Stock options are granted annually to executives, key employees, directors and others pursuant to the terms of the Company’s various plans.  Such grants are made at the discretion of the Board of Directors.  Qualified options typically have a five-year term with vesting in equal 20% increments on each anniversary of the date of grant.  Non-qualified options granted to outside directors have a 10 year life and are immediately exercisable.  At December 31, 2010 the last tranche of non-qualified options vests on January 10, 2019.  Compensation cost recognized during the year ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 attributable to stock options amounted to approximately $132,000 and $183,000, respectively.

The fair value of each option grant was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions for the years 2010 and 2009:  risk free interest rate ranging from 1.51% to 3.57%, no dividend yield for all years, expected life from three years to five years and volatility of approximately 100.0%.

At December 31, 2010 and 2009, there was approximately $163,000 and $258,600 of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share based compensation arrangements.  That cost will be charged against operations as the respective options vest through the year ending December 31, 2013.
 

Note 11 – Major customers:

The Company has one major customer, with sales in excess of 10% of consolidated net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2010.  Sales to this customer represented approximately 35% of consolidated net revenues.  In 2009, one customer also had sales that represented approximately 35% of net revenues.

The Company’s top five customers represented approximately 58% and 63%, of consolidated net revenues for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, and 40% and 58% of consolidated trade receivables at the balance sheet dates December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  The Company enjoys good relations with these customers.  However, the loss of any of these customers could have an adverse impact on the Company’s operations.

Note 12 – Earnings per share:

Earnings per share are reported pursuant to the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 260, "Earnings Per Share."  Accordingly, basic earnings per share reflects the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year, and diluted shares adjusts that figure by the additional hypothetical shares that would be outstanding if all exercisable outstanding common stock equivalents with an exercise price below the current market value of the underlying stock were exercised.  Common stock equivalents consist of stock options and warrants.  The following tabulation reflects the number of shares utilized to determine basic and diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009:

   
2010
   
2009
 
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding
    7,789,699       7,673,438  
                 
Dilutive effect of stock plans, other options & conversion rights
    654,098       23,662  
                 
Dilutive weighted-average shares outstanding
    8,443,797       7,697,100  

Note 13 – Shareholders’ equity:

During 2010, the Company redeemed warrants to purchase 1,000,000 shares held by its Chief Executive Officer.  See Note 8 for further information.


Note 14 – Subsequent Events:

These consolidated financial statements include a discussion of material events, if any, which have occurred subsequent to December 31, 2010 (referred to as “subsequent events”) through the issuance of these, consolidated financial statements.  Events subsequent to that have not been considered in these financial statements.

Note -15 - Recent Accounting Pronouncements:

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) has recently issued several new accounting pronouncements which may apply to the Company.

In January 2010, the FASB amended guidance now codified as FASB ASC Topic 810, “Consolidation.” FASB ASC Topic 810 changes the accounting and reporting for minority interests, which will be recharacterized as non-controlling interests and classified as a component of equity.  The amendment of FASB ASC Subtopic 810-10 establishes the accounting and reporting guidance for noncontrolling interests and changes in ownership interests of a subsidiary.  FASB ASC Topic 810 is effective for us on a prospective basis for business combinations with an acquisition date beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2010.  
 
In January 2010, the FASB issued authoritative guidance which requires new disclosures and clarifies existing disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. Specifically, the changes require disclosure of transfers into and out of “Level 1” and “Level 2” (as defined in the accounting guidance) fair value measurements, and also require more detailed disclosure about the activity within “Level 3” (as defined) fair value measurements. This guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, with the exception of the disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements of Level 3 assets and liabilities, which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010. As this guidance only requires expanded disclosures, the adoption did not impact the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
 
In December 2010, the FASB issued amendments that modify Step 1 of the goodwill impairment test for reporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts. For those reporting units, an entity is required to perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test if it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists. In determining whether it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists, an entity should consider whether there are any adverse qualitative factors indicating that an impairment may exist. The qualitative factors are consistent with the existing guidance, which requires that goodwill of a reporting unit be tested for impairment between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. These amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2010. Early adoption is not permitted. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows
 
The Company has reviewed all recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting pronouncements  and believes that, with the exception of the pronouncements noted above, no other accounting standards or interpretations issued or recently adopted are expected to have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or cash flow.


EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
 
No.     
 

 
Articles of Incorporation *
 
Bylaws *
 
4.1
Form of Certificate for Series 1997 Bonds - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
 
4.2
Form of Certificate for Series 2002 Bond - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
 
4.3
Trust Indenture dated as of December 1, 1996 between the IDB Board and Regions Bank, as Trustee and Registrar relating to the $4,000,000 1997 IDB Bonds - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
 
4.4
Supplement to Trust Indenture for 1997 Bonds dated March 1, 1997 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
 
4.5
Trust Indenture dated as of July 1, 2002 between the IDB Board and Regions Bank, as Trustee and Registrar relating to the $3,500,000 Taxable IDB Bonds Series 2002 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
 
10.1
Restated Lease Agreement dated as of December 1, 1996 between The Industrial Development Board of the City of Montgomery (“IDB Board”) and Kinpak, Inc. - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
 
10.2
First Supplemental Lease dated as of March 1, 1997 between the IDB Board and Kinpak, Inc. - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
 
10.3
Second Supplemental Lease dated as of July 1, 2002 between the IDB Board and Kinpak, Inc. - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
 
10.4
Credit Agreement dated as of July 1, 2002 by and among the Company, Star-Brite Distributing, Inc., Star Brite-Automotive, Inc., Star-Brite Distributing (Canada), Inc., Kinpak Inc. and Regions Bank - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
 
10.5
Amendment to Credit Agreement dated June 1, 2004 by and among the Company, Star-Brite Distributing, Inc., Star-Brite Automotive, Inc., Star Brite Distributing (Canada), Inc., Kinpak, Inc. and Regions Bank - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
 
 
10.6
Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Security Agreement dated as of July 1, 2002 between Kinpak, Inc. and Regions Bank. - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
 
10.7
Security Agreement dated as of July 1, 2002 between Kinpak, Inc. and Regions Bank - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
 
10.8
Irrevocable Letter of Credit dated July 22, 2002 issued by Regions Bank to secure the Series 1997 Bonds - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
 
10.9
Irrevocable Letter of Credit dated July 22, 2002 issued by Regions Bank to secure the Series 2002 Bonds - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
 
10.10
Extension to Credit Agreement dated May 31, 2003 by and among the Company, Star-Brite Distributing, Inc., Star-Brite Automotive, Inc., Star Brite Distributing (Canada), Inc., Kinpak, Inc. and Regions Bank - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
 
10.11
Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. 1992 Incentive Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Form S-8 filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on June 24, 1994). - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(c) to the Company’s registration statement of Form S-8 filed with the SEC on July 1, 1994.
 
10.12
Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. 1994 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(d) to the Company’s registration statement of Form S-8 filed with the SEC on July 1, 1994.
 
10.13
Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. 2002 Incentive Stock Option Plan - Incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the Company’s Proxy Statement for its 2003 Annual Meeting of Shareholders filed on April 28, 2003.
 
10.14
Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. 2007 Incentive Stock Option Plan Incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the Company’s Proxy Statement for its 2007 Annual Meeting of Shareholders filed on May 23, 2007.
 
10.15
Lease dated May 1, 1998 between Star Brite Distributing, Inc. and PEJE, Inc - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
 
10.16
Renewal of Lease dated May 1, 1998 between Star Brite Distributing, Inc. and PEJE, Inc. - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
 
OdorStar Technology, LLC joint venture agreement dated May 4, 2010. *
 
Letters of credit for Industrial Development Bonds dated May 24, 2010. *
 
Revolving line of credit agreement dated June 1, 2010 *
 
 
14.1
Code of Ethics - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit B to the Company’s Proxy Statement for its 2004 Annual Meeting of Shareholders filed on April 13, 2004.
 
List of Subsidiaries *
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act. *
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act. *
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Exchange Act and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. *
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Exchange Act and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. *
 
* Filed herewith.
 
 
F - 26

EXHIBIT 3.1
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
 
OF
D & S PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING SERVICES, INC.
 
 
 
 
 
  FILED
NOV 13  2:08 PM ‘73
SECRETARY OF STATE
MIAMI, FLORIDA
 
 
 

 
 
WE, the undersigned hereby associate ourselves together for the purpose of becoming a corporation under the laws of the State of Florida providing for the formation of a corporation for profit, with the powers, rights, privileges and immunities hereinafter mentioned, and we hereby make, subscribe and acknowledge and file with the Secretary of the State of Florida, this Certificate of Incorporation; and to that end we do, by this Certificate, set forth:
ARTICLE I.
 
The name of this corporation shall be:
 
D & S PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING SERVICES, INC.
 
ARTICLE II
 
The general nature of the business and the objects and purposes to be transacted and carried on are to do any and all things allowed and permitted to be done by corporations under the Statutes of the State of Florida, and to do any and all of the things hereinafter mentioned as fully and to the same extent as natural persons might or could do, to wit:
 
a)            To develop, produce, market and sell any and all products at wholesale or retail and to provide marketing services to corporations, partnerships and individuals.

b)             To build, erect, construct, purchase, hire or otherwise acquire, own, provide, establish, maintain, hold, work, develop, sell, convey, lease, mortgage, exchange,   improve and otherwise dispose of real estate and real property and all other kinds of property of whatsoever nature, whether real, personal or mixed, or any interests or rights therein without limits as to amounts; to buy, sell, assign, convey and cancel liens upon personal property and real estate of every kind and nature whatsoever; to act as broker or agent for the purchase, sale, leasing and management
of real estate, and the negotiation of loans thereon; to borrow and lend money and to negotiate loans; to draw, endorse, accept, discount and deliver bills of exchange, promissory notes, bonds debentures, and other negotiable instruments of whatsoever nature, and secure the same by mortgage on its property or otherwise; to issue on commission, subscribe for, take, acquire, hold, exchange and deal in shares, stocks, bonds, obligations or securities of any government or authority, individual or corporation.
 
 
 

 
 
c)            To carry on the business of a holding company and to purchase and acquire any mercantile or commercial business, trade or enterprise permitted by the laws of the State of Florida, and to own, hold, operate, maintain, use, sell or otherwise dispose of same.  To enter into or engage in any such business, trade or enterprise.
 
d)           To make and carry out contracts for building, erecting, improving, and repairing buildings, structures, improvements, warehouses, docks, bridges, bulkheads, sea walls, fills and structures of every kind and nature whatsoever; to build, construct or repair roads, bridges, wharves, sea walls, sidewalks, ditches, drains, bulkheads and in connection therewith, to use any appliance or appliances, dredge or equipment of whatsoever nature for the purpose of so doing; to carry on in any and all of its respective branches and the business of general contracting of whatsoever nature; to own and operate boats, boat lines, bridges, and dredges; to make deepen or widen channels or canals; to fill in low ground; to buy, sell, manufacture, trade and deal in machinery, tools, and in steel, iron, plaster, granite, implements, stone, brick, lumber, shell, sand and every kind of building material and supplied whatsoever; to make all manner of river and harbor improvements; to engage in the building of buildings and repairing of vessels, ships, boats, crafts and to do all manner of marine construction work.
 
e)            To engage in the sales and commission business in the representation of factories, wholesalers and businesses which require the use and services of a sales and commissions agency, and to do all things necessary in connection with the operation of a sales and commission agency; as well as to engage in other similar and allied businesses incident to a sales and commission agency, which said agency will operate both within and without the continental limits of the United States of America.
 
 
 

 
 
f)           To own, conduct, operate and maintain a store or stores or distribution centers, warehouses, lofts, lots, storage centers, or other outlets for the purpose of manufacturing, making, buying, selling and otherwise dealing in building supplied and equipment incidental to the construction business.
 
g)           Generally, to make and perform contracts of any kind and description, and for the purpose of attaining any of the objects of the corporation, to do and perform any other act or things, and to exercise any and all powers which a co-partnership or natural person could do and exercise, and which are now, or hereafter may be authorized by law, and generally to do and perform any and all things necessary or incidental to the performing or carrying out of the powers hereinabove specifically delegated or implied.
 
ARTICLE III.
 
The stock of this corporation shall be divided into 500 shares of stock, ONE ($1.00) DOLLAR par value.   All said stock shall be payable in cash, property, labor or services at a just valuation to be fixed by the Board of Directors at a meeting called for that purpose; property, labor or services may be purchased or paid for with the capital stock, at a just valuation to be fixed by the Board of Directors at a meeting called for that purpose.
 
ARTICLE IV.
 
The amount of capital with which this corporation shall begin business shall be no less than FIVE HUNDRED ($500.00) Dollars.
 
ARTICLE V.
 
The principal place of business of said corporation shall be at 1190 N. E. 125 St., N. Miami, Florida 33161 with the privilege of having branch offices within and without the State of Florida.
 
ARTICLE VI.
 
This corporation shall have perpetual existence.
 
 
 

 
 
ARTICLE VII
 
The names and post office addresses of the first Board of Directors of the corporation, who shall hold office for the first year, or until successors are chosen, shall be:

NEIL STEVEN ROLLNICK, Pres.
Director
LISA KUHN, V. Pres.
Director
HOWARD J. FEINBERG, Sec.-Treas.
Director
 
ARTICLE VIII.
 
The number of directors of this corporation shall be not less than three (3) nor more than nine (9).
 
ARTICLE IX.
 
The names and post office addresses of the President, Vice-President, and Secretary-Treasurer, who shall hold office until their successors are elected or appointed or have qualified, are:
 
NEIL STEVEN ROLLNICK
1175 N. E. 125 th Street
President
 
North Miami, Florida
 
LISA KUHN
1175 N. E. 125 th Street
Vice-President
 
North Miami, Florida
 
HOWARD J. FEINBERG
1175 N. E. 125 th Street
Secretary-
               North Miami, Florida                                     Treasurer
 
 
 

 
 
ARTICLE X.

The names and post office addresses of each subscriber and the number of shares of stock

which each agree to take are:
 
NEIL STEVEN ROLLNICK
1175 N. E. 125 th Street
  250                           Shares
 
North Miami, Florida
                                  $
LISA KUHN
1175 N. E. 125 th Street
  125                            Shares
 
North Miami, Florida
                                  $
HOWARD J. FEINBERG
1175 N. E. 125 th Street
 125                          Shares
              North Miami, Florida                                   $

All of the proceeds of which will amount to at least $500.00.
 
 
 

 
 
ARTICLE XI.
 
The Resident Agent and street address of the office, place of business or location for the service of process within this State is as follows:

COHEN, ANGEL, FEINBERG & ROLLNICK
1175 Northeast 125 th Street
North Miami, Florida      33161

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals and acknowledged to be filed in the office of the Secretary of State, the foregoing Certificate of Incorporation, this    6 th   DAY OF   November   , 1973.
 
 
 
            Signed Neil Steven Rollnick
  (SEAL)  
 
NEIL STEVEN ROLLNICK, Pres.
   
 
Signed Lisa Kuhn
  (SEAL)  
 
LISA KUHN, V.Pres.
   
 
Signed Howard Feinberg
  (SEAL)  
 
  HOWARD J. FEINBERG, Sec.-Treas.
 
STATE OF FLORIDA                          )
)   SS
COUNTY OF DADE                            )
 
 
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths and take acknowledgements, personally appeared NEIL STEVEN ROLLNICK, LISA KUHN, and HOWARD J. FEINBERG

                                                                                                                               
And each severally acknowledged before me that they signed the foregoing Certificate of Incorporation for the purposes therein expressed.
 
WITNESS by hand and official at North Miami  said County and State, this       6 th day of   November   , 197 3.
 
 
Signed Tania Lyter
 
Notary Public, State of Florida
 
My Commission expires:
 
NOTARY PUBLIC, STAE of FLORIDA at LARGE
 
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES MAR. 4, 1977.
 
  FILED
NOV 13  2:08 PM ‘73
SECRETARY OF STATE
MIAMI, FLORIDA
 
 
 

 
 
CERTIFICATE DESIGNATING PLACE OF BUSINESS OR
DOMICILE FOR THE SERVICE OF PROCESS WITHIN THIS
STATE, NAMING AGENT UPON WHOM PROCESS MAY BE SERVED

In pursuance of Chapter 48.091, Florida Statutes, the following is submitted, in compliance with said Act:
 
First   - That D & S PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING SERVICES, INC. desiring to organize under the laws of the State of Florida, with its principal office, as indicated in the Articles of Incorporation at City of North Miami, County of Dade, State of Florida, has named NEIL STEVEN ROLLNICK , c/o Cohen, Angel, Feinberg & Rollnick, 1175 Northeast 125 th Street, North Miami, Florida, as its Agent to accept service of process within this State.
 
Having been named to accept service of process for the above stated corporation, at place designated in this Certificate, I hereby accept to act in this capacity, and agree to comply with the provision of said Act relative to keeping open said office.
 
   
   By:   Signed Neil Steven Rollnick  
    NEIL STEVEN ROLLNICK
    Resident Agent
     
 
  FILED
NOV 13  2:08 PM ‘73
SECRETARY OF STATE
MIAMI, FLORIDA

 
 

 
 
  FILED
NOV 13  2:34 AM ‘80
SECRETARY OF STATE
MIAMI, FLORIDA
 
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
OF
STAR BRITE CORPORATION FORMERLY KNOWN AS
D & S DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING SERVICES, INC.

ARTICLE I.
The name of this corporation shall be:
STAR BRITE CORPORATION
 
 (.)
 
ARTICLE III.
 
The stock of this corporation shall be divided into 5,000,000  ( )   shares of stock, ONE CENT ($.01) par value ( ) .   All said stock shall be payable in cash, property, labor or services at a just valuation to be fixed by the Board of Directors at a meeting called for that purpose; property, labor or services may be purchased or paid for with the capital
ARTICLE V.
 
The principal place of business of said corporation shall be at 2699 South Bayshore Drive, Miami, Florida 33133  () with the privilege of having branch offices within and without the State of Florida.
 
ARTICLE XI.
 
The Resident Agent and street address of the office, place of business or location for the service of process within this State is as follows:
 
NEIL ROLLNICK
2699 South Bayshore Drive
Miami, FL 33133

 
 

 
ARTICLE XII
 
INDEMNIFICATION
 
 (a)  The Corporation shall indemnify any person made a party to an action by or in the right of the Corporation to procure a judgment in its favor by reason of their being or having been director, officer or employer of the Corporation, or any other corporation which they served as such at the request of the Corporation, against the reasonable expenses, including attorneys’ fees, actually and necessarily incurred by them in connection with the defense or settlement of such action, or in connection with any appeal therein, except in relation to matters as to which such director or officer is adjudged to have been guilty of negligence or misconduct in the performance of their duty to the Corporation.
 
(b)  The Corporation shall indemnify any person made a party to an action, suit or proceeding other than one by or in the right of the corporation to procure a judgment in its favor, whether civil or criminal, brought to impose a liability or penalty on such person in their capacity of director, officer or employer of the Corporation, or of any other corporation which they served as such at the request of the Corporation, against judgments, fines, amounts paid in settlement and reasonable expenses, including attorneys’ fees, actually and necessarily incurred as a result of such action, suit or proceeding, or any appeal therein, if such director, officer or employer acted in good faith in the reasonable belief that such action was in the best interests of the Corporation, and in criminal actions or proceedings, without reasonable ground for belief that such action was unlawful.  The termination of any such civil or criminal action, suit or proceeding by judgment, settlement, conviction or upon a plea or nolo contendere shall not in itself create a presumption that any such director or officer did not act in good faith in the reasonable belief that such action was in the best interests of the Corporation or that they had reasonable grounds for belief that such action was unlawful.
 
c)  Such indemnification shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which those indemnified may be entitled under any By-Laws, agreement, vote of stockholders or otherwise.
 
 
 

 
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals and acknowledged to be filed in the office of the Secretary of State the foregoing Amended Certificate of Incorporation, this 21 day of   October   , 1980.
 
   
 
Signed Peter G. Dornau                                                                                
  (SEAL)
PETER G. DORNAU, President
   
 
Signed Art Spector         
  (SEAL)
ART SPECTOR, Secretary
   

 
STATE OF FLORIDA                          )
)   SS
COUNTY OF DADE                            )
 

BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths and take acknowledgements, personally appeared PETER G. DORNAU and ART SPECTOR, and they acknowledged before me that they signed the foregoing Certificate of Incorporation for the purposes therein expressed.
 
WITNESS my hand and official seal at Miami, Dade County, Florida, this 21 day of   October   , 1980.
 
 
Signed – Catherine Peterkins
 
NOTARY PUBLIC
 
 
My Commission Expires:

Notary Public, Florida, State at Large
My Commission Expires July 17, 1981
Bonded thru Jedco Insurance Agency.

 
 
 

 

AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
OF OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC. FORMERLY KNOWN AS
STAR BRITE CORPORATION
 
  Filed
1984 Oct 29, AM
 11:24
SECRETARY OF
 


ARTICLE I

The name of the corporation shall be:                                                                            OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals and acknowledged to be filed in the office of the Secretary of State the foregoing Amended Certificate of Incorporation, this 25 th day of October, 1984, by shareholders.
 
 
 
Signed Peter Dornau    
 
PETER DORNAU, PRESIDENT
 
 
 
 
Signed Jeff Tieger       
 
JEFF TIEGER, SECRETARY
 
 
STATE OF FLORIDA                         )
)   SS
COUNTY OF  BROWARD                   )
 
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths and take acknowledgements, personally appeared PETER DORNAU and JEFF TIEGER, and they acknowledged before me that they signed the foregoing Certificate of Incorporation for the purposes therein expressed.
 
WITNESS my hand and official seal at Ft. Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, this 25 th day of October   , 1984.
 
 
 
Signed Catherine Peterkins
 
NOTARY PUBLIC
 
 
My Commission Expires:
 
NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF FLORIDA A LARGE
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES JULY 17, 1985
BONDED THROUGH GENERAL INS. UNDERWRITERS
 
 
 

 
 
ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT
OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
OF
OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC.
 
  FILED
94 MAY 20 PM 2:03
SECRETARY OF STATE
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
 
Adopted in accordance with the provisions
Of Chapter 607, Florida Statutes


PETER G. DORNAU, President and JEFFREY TIEGER, Secretary, of OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC., a Florida corporation do hereby certify under the seal of said Corporation as follows:

FIRST:                      The name of the Corporation is “OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC.”

SECOND:                  That the following is a true and correct copy of amended Article III of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation (which Certificate of Incorporation was originally filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Florida on 11/13/73, amended on 10/23/80 and amended again on 10/29/84 as (i) unanimously approved and consented to by the Board of Directors of the Corporation on   April 13 , 1994 and (ii) by a vote of 1,821,976   FOR and 2,803 AGAINST by the holders of the Common Stock of the Corporation on May 17, 1994, such votes cast for this Amendment by the holders of the Common Stock being sufficient for approval of this Amendment by the holders of the Common Stock of the Corporation.

“ARTICLE III

The stock of this corporation shall be divided into 10,000,000 shares of stock, par value $.01 per share.  All said stock shall be payable in cash, property, labor or services at a just valuation to be fixed by the Board of Directors at a meeting called for that purpose; property, labor or services may be purchased or paid for, with the capital stock, at a just valuation to be fixed by the Board of Directors at a meeting called for that purpose,”

THIRD:                      That the Directors (on   April 13    , 1994) and the Common Shareholders (on May 17, 1994) did approve an amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation as hereinabove set forth in Article Second.  The number of votes cast FOR the amendment was sufficient for approval by the holders of Common Stock of the Corporation.

FOURTH:                  That such amendment has been duly adopted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 607, Florida Statutes.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we, PETER G. DORNAU, President, and JEFFREY TIEGER, Secretary of OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC. have signed these Articles of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation and caused the Corporate Seal of the Corporation to be hereunto affixed this  7   day of May, 1994.
 
 
 

 
 
 
Signed by Peter G. Dornau, President      
  (CORPORATE SEAL)
Peter G. Dornau, President
 
 
   ATTEST:
 
Signed by Jeffrey Tieger, Secretary  
 
Jeffrey Tieger, Secretary
 
 
STATE OF FLORIDA                         )
)   SS
COUNTY OF  BROWARD                   )
 


 
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this  17    day of May, 1994, by PETER G. DORNAU, President of OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC., a Florida corporation, the corporation described in the foregoing Articles of Amendment, known to me personally to be such, and who presented driver’s license as identification, and he, the said PETER G. DORNAU, as such President, duly executed said Articles of Amendment before me, and acknowledged the said Articles of Amendment to be his free act and deed and made on behalf of the Corporation; that the facts stated therein are true; that the signature of said President of said Corporation are in  the handwriting of the said President of said Corporation and of the Secretary of said Corporation, respectively, and that the seal affixed to said certificate is the corporate seal of said Corporation.
 
  NOTARY PUBLIC:
     
 
Sign:  
Signed by Catherine Niman  
   Print:         Catherine Niman 
    State of Florida at Large  
      My Commission Expires:
 (SEAL)    
 
   
OFFICIAL NOTARY SEAL
CATHERINE NIMAN
NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF FLORIDA
COMMISSION NO. CC292457
MY COMMISION EXP. JULY, 1987
 
 
 


EXHIBIT 3. 2
BYLAWS
OF
OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC.
ARTICLE I.  MEETINGS OF SHAREHOLDERS
 
Sect ion 1.  Annual Meeting.   The annual meeting of the shareholders of this Corporation shall be held on the 22 nd day of May of each year or at such other time and place designated by the Board of Directors of the Corporation.  Business transacted at the annual meeting shall include the election of directors of the Corporation.  If the designated day shall fall on a Sunday or legal holiday, then the meeting shall be held on the first business day thereafter.
 
Section 2.  Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held when directed by the President or the Board of Directors, or when requested in writing by the shareholders of not less than 10% of all the shares entitled to vote at the meeting.  A meeting requested by shareholders shall be called for a date not less than 10 or more than 60 days after the request is made, unless the shareholders requesting the meeting designate a later date.  The call for the meeting shall be issued by the secretary, unless the President, Board of Directors, or shareholders requesting the meeting shall designate another person to do so.
 
 
 

 
 
Section 3.  Place.   Meeting of shareholders shall be held at the principal place of business of the Corporation or at such other place as may be designated by the Board of Directors.
 
Section 4.  Notice.   Written notice stating the place, day and hour of the meeting and, in the case of a special meeting, the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called, shall be delivered not less than 10 nor more than 60 days before the meeting, either personally or by first class mail, by or at the direction of the President, the Secretary or the officer or persons calling the meeting to each shareholder of record entitled to vote at such meeting.  If mailed, such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when deposited in the United States mail address to the shareholder at his address as it appears on the stock transfer books of the Corporation, with postage thereon prepaid.
 
Section 5.  Notice of Adjourned Meeting.   When a meeting is adjourned to another time or place, it shall not be necessary to give any notice of the adjourned meeting if the time and place to which the meeting is adjourned are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken, and at the adjourned meeting any business may be transacted that might have been transacted on the original date of the meeting.  If, however, after the adjournment the Board of Directors fixes a new record date for the adjourned meeting, a notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given as provided in this Article to each shareholder of record on the new record date entitled to vote at such meeting.
 
 
 

 
 
Section 6.  Shareholder Quorum and Voting.   A  majority of the shares entitled to vote, represented in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at a meeting of shareholders.
 
If a quorum is present, the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares represented at the meeting and entitled to vote on the subject matter shall be the act of the shareholders unless otherwise provided by law.
 
Section 7.  Voting of Shares.   Each outstanding share shall be entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of shareholders.
 
Section 8.  Proxies.   A shareholder may vote either in person or by proxy executed in writing by the shareholder or his duly authorized attorney-in-fact.  No proxy shall be valid after the duration of 11 months from the date thereof unless otherwise provided in the proxy.
 
 
 

 
 
Section 9.  Action by Shareholders Without a Meeting.   Any action required by law, these bylaws, or the Articles of Incorporation of this Corporation to be taken at any annual or special meeting of shareholders, or any action which may be taken at any annual or special meeting of shareholders, may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote, if a consent in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by the holders of outstanding stock having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon where present and voted, as is provided by law.
 
ARTICLE II.  DIRECTORS
 
Section 1.  Function.   All corporate powers shall be exercised by or under the authority of, and the business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed under the direction of, the Board of Directors.
 
Section 2.  Qualification.   Directors need not be residents of this state and shareholders of this Corporation.
 
Section 3.  Compensation.    The Board of  Directors shall have authority to fix the compensation of directors.
 
Section 4.  Presumption of Assent.   A director of the Corporation who is present at a meeting of the Board of Directors at which action on any corporate matter is taken shall be presumed to have assented to the action taken unless he  votes against such action or abstains from voting in respect thereto because of an asserted conflict of interest.
 
 
 

 
 
Section 5.  Number.   This Corporation shall have not less than two (2) directors nor more than nine (9) directors.
 
Section 6.  Election and term.   Each person named in the Articles of Incorporation as a member of the initial Board of Directors shall hold office until the first annual meeting of shareholders, and until his successor shall have been elected and qualified or until his earlier resignation, removal from office or death.
At the first annual meeting of the shareholders and at each annual meeting thereafter the shareholders shall elect directors to hold office until the next succeeding annual meeting.  Each director shall hold office for a term for which he is elected and until his successor shall have been elected and qualified or until his earlier resignation, removal from office or death.
 
Section 7.  Vacancies.   Any vacancy occurring in the Board of Directors, including any vacancy created by reason of an increase in the number of directors may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining directors through less than a quorum of the Board of Directors.  A director elected to fill a vacancy shall hold office only until the next election of directors by the shareholders.
 
Section 8.  Removal of Directors.   At a meeting of shareholders called expressly for that purpose, any director of the entire Board of Directors may be removed, with or without cause, by a vote of the holders of a majority of the shares then entitled to vote at an election of directors.
 
 
 

 
 
Section 9.  Quorum and Voting.    A majority of the number of directors fixed by these bylaws shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.  The act of a majority of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Board of Directors.
 
Section 10.  Executive and Other Committees.   The Board of Directors, by resolution adopted by a majority if the full Board of Directors, may designate from among its members an executive committee and one or more other committees each of which, to the extent provided in such resolution shall have and may exercise all the authority of the Board of Directors, except as is provided by law.
 
Section 11.  Place of Meeting.   Regular and special meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held at the corporate offices, 4041 S. W. 47 th Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314.
 
Section 12.  Time, Notice and Call of Meetings.   Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held without notice on immediately following the annual meeting of the shareholders.   Written notice of the time and place of special meetings of the Board of Directors shall be given to each director by personal delivery, telegram or cablegram at least two (2) days before the meeting or by notice mailed to the director at least ten (10) days before the meeting.
 
 
 

 
 
Notice of a meeting of the Board of Directors need not be given to any director who signs a waiver of notice either before or after the meeting.  Attendance of a director at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting and waiver of any and all objections to the place of the meeting, the time of the meeting, or the manner in which it has been called or convened, except when a director states, at the beginning of the meeting, any objection to the transition of business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened.
 
Neither the business to be transacted at, nor the purpose of, any regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors need be specified in the notice or waiver of notice of such meeting.
 
A majority of the directors present, whether or not a quorum exists, may adjourn any meeting of the Board of Directors to another time and place.  Notice of any such adjourned meeting shall be given to the directors who were not present at the time of the adjournment and, unless the time and place of the adjourned meeting are announced at the time of the adjournment, to the other directors.
 
Meetings of the board of Directors may be called by the Chairman of the Board, by the President of the Corporation or by any two directors.
 
Members of the Board of Directors may participate in a meeting of such board by means of a conference telephone or similar communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other at the same time.  Participation by such means constitute presence in person at a meeting.
 
 
 

 
 
Section 13.  Action Without a Meeting.   Any action required to be taken at a meeting of the Board of Directors, or any action which may be taken at a meeting of the Board of Directors or a committee thereof, may be taken without a meeting if a consent in writing, setting forth the action so to be taken, signed by all the directors, or all the members of the committee, as the case may be, is filed in the minutes of the proceedings of the board or of the committee.  Such consent shall have the same effect as a unanimous vote.
 
ARTICLE III.  OFFICERS
 
Section 1.  Officers.   The officers of this Corporation shall consist of a president, a secretary and a treasurer, each of whom shall be elected by the Board of Directors.  Such other officers and assistant officers and agents as may be deemed necessary may be elected or appointed by the Board of Directors from time to time.  Any two or more offices may be held by the same person.
 
Section 2.  Duties.   The officers of this Corporation shall have the following duties:
 
The President shall be the chief executive officer of the Corporation, shall have general and active management of the business and affairs of the Corporation subject to the directions of the Board of Directors, shall preside at all meetings of the shareholders and Board of Directors
 
 
 

 
 
The Secretary shall have custody of, and maintain, all of the corporate records except the financial records; shall record the minutes of all meetings of the shareholders and Board of Directors, send all notices of all meetings and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors or the President.
 
The Treasurer shall have custody of all corporate funds and financial records, shall keep full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements and render accounts thereof at the annual meetings of shareholders and whenever else required by the Board of Directors or the President, and shall perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors or the President.
 
Section 3.  Removal of Officers.   An officer or agent elected or appointed by the Board of Directors may be removed by the board whenever in its judgment the best interests of the Corporation will be served thereby.
 
Any vacancy in any office may be filled by the Board of Directors.
 
ARTICLE IV.  STOCK CERTIFICATES
 
Section 1.  Issuance.   Every holder of shares in this Corporation shall be entitled to have a certificate representing all shares to which he is entitled.  No certificate shall be issued for any share until such share is fully paid.  Each certificate shall be maintained in a manner determined by the duly appointed Transfer Agent of the Corporation.
 
 
 

 
 
Section 2.  Form.   Certificates representing shares in this Corporation shall be signed by the President or Vice President and the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary and may be sealed with the seal of this Corporation or a facsimile thereof.  However, the signature of the duly appointed Transfer Agent of the Corporation placed upon any certificate, shall be an actual signature and not a facsimile, thereof.
 
Section 3.  Transfer of Stock.   The Corporation or its duly authorized transfer agent shall register a stock certificate presented to it for transfer if the certificate is properly endorsed by the holder of record by or his duly authorized attorney.  With respect to the actual transfer of certificates, a Power of Attorney, if any, will be retained by the duly appointed transfer agent of the Corporation, and will be filed with the related canceled certificate.
 
Section 4.  Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Certificates.   In case of the alleged loss or destruction of any certificate of stock issued by the Corporation, no new certificate shall be issued by the duly appointed Transfer Agent of the Corporation in lieu thereof, unless there shall first be furnished an appropriate bond of indemnity in form, and issued by a surety company, satisfactory to the duly appointed Transfer Agent of the Corporation, in at least twice the then current market value of the stock represented by such lost or destroyed certificate, in which bond the duly appointed Transfer Agent of the Corporation shall be named as one of the obligees.
 
 
ARTICLE V.  BOOKS AND RECORDS
 
Section 1.  Books and Records.   This Corporation shall keep correct and complete books and records of account and shall keep minutes of the proceedings of its shareholders, Board of Directors and committees of directors.
 
This Corporation shall keep at its registered office or principal place of business a record of its shareholders, giving the names and addresses of all shareholders and the number of the shares held by each.
 
Any books, records and minutes may be in written form or in any other form capable of being converted into written form within a reasonable time.
 
Section 2.  Shareholders’ Inspection Rights.   Any person who shall have been a holder of record of shares or of voting trust certificates therefor at least six months immediately preceding his demand or shall be the holder of record of, or the holder of record of voting trust certificates for, at least five percent of the outstanding shares of the Corporation, upon written demand stating the purpose thereof, shall have the right to examine, in person or by agent or attorney, at any reasonable time or times, for any proper purpose its relevant books and records of accounts, minutes and records of shareholders and to make extracts therefrom.
 
 
 

 
 
Section 3.  Financial Information.   Not later than four months after the close of each fiscal year, this Corporation shall prepare a balance sheet showing in reasonable detail the financial condition of the Corporation as of the close of its fiscal year, and a profit and loss statement showing the results of the operations of the Corporation during its fiscal year.
 
Upon the written request of any shareholder or holder of voting trust certificates for shares of the Corporation, the Corporation shall mail to each shareholder or holder of voting trust certificates a copy of the most recent such balance sheet and profit and loss statement.
 
The balance sheets and profit and loss statements shall be filed in the registered office of the Corporation in this state, shall be kept for at least five years, and shall be subject to inspection during business hours by any shareholder or hold of voting trust certificates, in person or by agent.
 
ARTICLE VI.  DIVIDENDS.
 
The Board of Directors of this Corporation may, from time to time, declare and the Corporation may pay dividends on it shares in cash, property or its own shares, except when the Corporation is insolvent or when the payment thereof would render the Corporation insolvent, subject to the provisions of the Florida Statutes.
 
 
 

 
 
ARTICLE VII.  CORPORATE SEAL
 
The Board of Directors shall provide a corporate seal which shall be in circular form.
 
ARTICLE VIII.  AMENDMENT.
 
These bylaws may be altered, amended or repealed, and new bylaws may be adopted, by action of the Board of Directors.
 
ARTICLE IX.  INDEMNIFICATION.
 
This Corporation may, in its discretion, indemnify any Director, Officer, employee, or agent in the following circumstances and in the following manner:
 
 . The Corporation may indemnify any person who was or is a party to any proceeding, (other than an action by, or in the right of, the Corporation) by reason of the fact that he is or was a Director, Officer, employee, or agent of the corporation or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee, or agent of another Corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, or other enterprise, against liability incurred in connection with such proceeding, including any appeal thereof, if he acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be  in, or not opposed to, the best interests of the Corporation and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful.  The termination of any proceeding by judgment, order, settlement, conviction or upon a plea of nolo contendre or its equivalent shall not of itself, create a presumption that the person did not act in good faith and in a manner which he reasonable believed to be in, or not opposed to, the best interests of the Corporation or, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was unlawful.
 
 
 

 
 
b.  The Corporation may indemnify any person, who was or is a party to any proceeding by or in the right of the Corporation to procure a judgment in its favor by reason of the fact that he is or was a Director, Officer, employee, or agent of the Corporation or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee, or agent of another Corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses and amounts paid in settlement not exceeding, in the judgment of the Board of Directors, the estimated expense of litigating the proceeding to conclusion, actually and reasonable incurred in connection with the defense or settlement of such proceeding, including an appeal thereof.  Such indemnification shall be authorized if such person acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonable believed to be in, or not opposed to, the best interests of the Corporation, except that no indemnification shall be made in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which such person shall have been adjudged to be liable unless, and only to the extent that, the court in which such proceeding was brought, or any other court of competent jurisdiction, shall determine upon application that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all circumstances of the cause, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses which such court shall deem proper.
 
c.  To the extent that a Director, Officer, employee, or agent of the Corporation has been successful on the merits of otherwise in defense of any proceeding referred to in this Article IX, Subsection a or Subsection b, or in defense of any claim, issue, or matter therein, he shall be indemnified against expenses actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection therewith.
 
d.  Any indemnification under this Article IX, Subsection a or Subsection b, unless pursuant to a determination by a court, shall be made by the Corporation only as authorized in the specific case upon a determination that indemnification of the Director, Officer, employee, or agent is proper in the circumstances because he has met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in this Article IX, Subsection a or Subsection b.  Such determination shall be made
 
(i)           by the Board of Directors by a majority vote of a quorum consisting of Directors who were not parties to such proceeding;
 
(ii)          if such a quorum is not obtainable or, even if obtainable by majority vote of a committee duly designated by the Board of Directors (in which Directors who are parties may participate) consisting solely of two or more Directors on at the time parties to the proceeding;
 
 
 

 
 
 
(iii)         By independent legal counsel:
 
 
 (a)
Selected by the Board of Directors prescribed in paragraph (i) and the committee cannot be designated under paragraph (ii), selected by majority vote of the full Board of Directors (in which Directors who are parties may participate); or
 
(iv)         By the shareholders by a majority vote of a quorum consisting of shareholders who were not parties to such proceeding or, if no such quorum is obtainable by a majority vote of shareholders who were not parties to such proceeding.
 
e.  Evaluation of the reasonableness of expenses and authorization of indemnification shall be made in the same manner as the determination that indemnification is permissible.  However, if the determination of permissibility is made by independent legal counsel, persons specified by Paragraph (iii) of  Subsection d of this article IX shall evaluate the reasonableness of expenses and may authorize indemnification.
 
f.  Expenses incurred by an Officer or Director in defending a civil or criminal proceeding may be paid by the Corporation in advance of the final disposition of such preceeding upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of such Director or Officer to repay such amount if he is ultimately found not to be entitled to indemnification by the Corporation pursuant to this section.  Expenses incurred by other employees and agents may be paid in advance upon such terms or conditions that the Board of Directors deems appropriate.
 
 
 

 
 
g.  The indemnification and advancement of expenses provided pursuant to this section are not exclusive, and a Corporation may make any other or further indemnification or advancement of expenses of any of its Directors, Officers, employees or agents, under any bylaw, agreement, vote of shareholders or disinterested Directors, or otherwise, both as to action in his official capacity and as to action in another capacity while holding such office.  However, indemnification of advancement of expenses shall not be made to or on behalf of any Director, Officer, employee, or agent if a judgment of other final adjudication establishes that his actions, or omissions to act, were material to the cause of action so adjudicated and constitute:
 
(i)          A violation of the criminal law, unless the Director, Officer, employee,  or agent had reasonable cause to believe his conduct was lawful or had no reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful;
 
(ii)         A transaction from which the Director, Officer, employee, or agent derived an improper personal benefit;
 
(iii)         In the case of a Director, a circumstance under which the liability provisions of Chapter 607.144, Florida Statutes, are applicable; or
 
(iv)        Willful misconduct or a conscious disregard for the best interests of the Corporation in a proceeding by or in the right of the corporation to procure a judgment in its favor or in a proceeding by or in the right of a shareholder.
 
 
 

 
 
h.  Indemnification and advancement of expense as provided in this section shall continue as, unless otherwise provided when authorized or ratified, to a person who has ceased to be a Director, Officer, employee, or agent and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, and administrators of such a person, unless otherwise provided when authorized or ratified.
 
i.  Unless the Corporation’s Articles of Incorporation provided otherwise, notwithstanding the failure of the Corporation to provide indemnification, and despite any contrary determination of the Board or of the shareholders in the specific case, a Director, Officer, employee, or agent of the Corporation who is or was a party to a proceeding may apply for the indemnification or advancement of expenses, or both, to the court conducting the proceeding, to the circuit court, or to another court of competent jurisdiction.  On receipt of an application, the court, after giving any notice that it considers necessary, may order indemnification and advancement of expenses, including expenses incurred in seeking court-ordered indemnification or advancement of expenses, if it determines that:
 
(i)           The Director, Officer, employee, or agent is entitled to mandatory indemnification under Subsection c, in which case the court shall also order the Corporation to pay the Director reasonable expenses incurred in obtaining court-ordered indemnification or advancement of expenses.
 
(ii)          The Director, Officer, employee, or agent is entitled to indemnification or advancement of expenses, or both, by virtue of the exercise by the Corporation of its power pursuant to Subsection g; or
 
(iii)         The Director, Officer, employee, or agent is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnification or advancement of expenses, or both, in view of all the relevant circumstances, regardless of whether such person met the standard of conduct set forth in Subsection a, Subsection b, or Subsection g.
 
 
 

 
 
j.  For purposes of this section, the term “Corporation” includes, in addition to the resulting corporation, any constituent corporation (including any constituent of a constituent) absorbed in a consolidation or merger, so that any person who is or was a director, officer, employee, or agent, of a constituent corporation, or is or was serving at the request of a constituent corporation as director, officer, employee, or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, or other enterprise, is in the same position under this section with respect to the resulting or surviving corporation as he would have with respect to such constituent corporation if its separate existence had continued.
 
k.  For purposes of the section:
 
(i)           The term “other enterprises” includes employee benefit plans;
 
(ii)           The term “expenses” includes counsel fees, including those for appeal;
 
(iii)          The term “liability” includes obligations to pay a judgment, settlement, penalty, fine (including an excise tax assessed with respect to any employee benefit plan), and expenses actually and reasonably incurred with respect to a proceeding;
 
(iv)        The term “proceeding” includes any threatened, pending, or completed action, suit or other type of proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative, or investigative and whether formal or informal;
 
 
 

 
 
(v)         The term “agent” includes a volunteer’
 
(vi)        The term “serving at the request of the Corporation” includes any Service as a Director, Officer, employee or agent of the Corporation that imposes duties on such persons, including duties relating to an employee benefit plan and its participants or beneficiaries; and
 
(vii)       The term “not opposed to the best interest of the Corporation” describes the actions of a person who acts in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believes to be in the best interests of the participants and beneficiaries of an employee benefit plan.
 
l.  The Corporation shall have power to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a Director, Officer, employee, or agent of the Corporation or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee, or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, or other enterprise against any liability asserted against him and incurred by him in any such capacity or arising out of his status as such, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify him against such liability under the provisions of this section.
 
m.  If any expenses or other amounts are paid by way of indemnification otherwise than by court order or action by the shareholders or by an insurance carrier pursuant to insurance maintained by the Corporation, the Corporation shall, not later than the time of delivery to shareholders of  written notice of the next annual meeting of shareholders, unless such meeting is held within three (3) months from the date of such payment, and in any event, within fifteen (l5) months from the date of such payment, deliver either personally or by mail to each shareholder of record at the time entitled to vote for the election of Directors a statement specifying the persons paid, the amounts paid, and the nature and status at the time of such payment of the litigation or threatened litigation.
 
 


Exhibit 10.17
 
OPERATING AGREEMENT
OF
ODORSTAR TECHNOLOGY, LLC
a Florida Limited Liability Company

(Adopted Effective as of May 4, 2010)

The undersigned Members of ODORSTAR TECHNOLOGY, LLC , a Florida limited liability company (“Company”), hereby adopt the following Limited Liability Company Agreement (“Agreement”) which shall govern and control the management and regulation of the affairs of the Company, effective as of May 4, 2010 (“Effective Date”).

Preliminary Statement

A.  The Company was formed on December 16, 2009, pursuant to a Articles of Organization filed as of such date (“Certificate”).

B.   The Company is desirous of adopting this Agreement as its Operating Agreement, effective as of the Effective Date herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the parties hereto agree as follows:

RECITALS; DEFINED TERMS
 
Recitals.  The foregoing recitals are true and correct in every respect and are incorporated by reference into this Agreement.
 
Defined Terms.  The following capitalized terms shall have the meanings as set forth in this Section 1.2.  Capitalized terms defined in the introductory paragraph or recitals or elsewhere in this Agreement shall have the meanings assigned to them at the place first defined.
 
“Act” shall mean the Florida Limited Liability Company Act, as amended from time-to-time.
 
 
 

 
 
Affiliate ” shall mean, with respect to a specified Person, any Person that directly or indirectly Controls, is Controlled by, or is under common Control with, the specified Person.
 
All Members ” shall mean those Members who, in the aggregate, hold 100% of the Member Interests.
 
Available Net Cash Flow ” shall mean all cash received by the Company during any taxable year, less all cash disbursements made by the Company during such year, and less such reserves for repairs, replacements, working capital, contingencies and anticipated obligations (including debt service and capital improvements), as the Managing Members shall deem reasonably necessary.  Available Net Cash Flow shall not include Capital Contributions but shall be increased by the reduction of any reserve previously established.
 
BBL ” shall mean BBL Distributors, LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company.
 
Capital Account ” shall mean the account established and maintained by the Company for each Member, as set forth in Section 3.5 hereof.
 
Capital Contributions ” shall mean with respect to any Member, the amount of money and the initial fair market value of any other property contributed to the Company by such Member with respect to the Membership Interest acquired or held by such Member (net of any liabilities secured by such contributed property that the Company is considered to assume or take subject to under Code Section 752).
 
Code ” shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time-to-time, or any corresponding provision of any succeeding law.
 
Control ” shall mean the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities representing at least fifty-one (51%) per cent of the Member Interests, by contract or otherwise.
 
Distribution ” means cash, cash equivalents or other assets distributed to Members by Company.
 
Manager ” shall mean Ocean Bio- Chem, Inc. , or such other person as may be appointed to serve as Manager of the Company pursuant to and in accordance with Section 6.1 or 6.3 hereof.  The Members hereby agree that for so long as they are both Members, certain actions taken by Manager as set forth in Section 6.2 herein shall require the consent and written approval of both Members and, except as hereinafter provided, no other Person than the Manager shall have any right to participate in the business or affairs of the Company or to bind the Company or to execute documents that legally bind the Company in any way.
 
Members ” shall mean each Person signing this Agreement and identified on Exhibit “A” attached hereto, and any other Person(s) who subsequently become Members of the Company in accordance with this Agreement.
 
 
 

 
 
Member Interest ” shall mean the percentage economic and voting interest of a Member in the Company, as set forth in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof, which percentage interest may be changed consistent with Section 3.2 hereof.  Member voting rights shall be proportionate to the Member Interest of the Members.
 
Minimum Distributions of Available Net Cash Flow ” is defined in Section 5.1.
 
OBCI ” shall mean Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc., a Florida corporation.
 
Person ” shall mean a natural person, corporation, association, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, trust or other form of entity.
 
Profits ” and “ Losses ” shall mean the taxable “income” or “losses,” respectively, of the Company for each of its taxable years as determined for Federal income tax purposes in accordance with Code Section 703(a) (for this purpose, all items of income, gain, loss or deduction required to be separately stated pursuant to Code Section 703(a)(1) shall be included in the taxable income or loss).
 
GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
Formation.  The Company was formed on December 16, 2009, as a Florida liability company pursuant to the provisions of the Act.
 
Name of Company.  The name of the Company is ODORSTAR TECHNOLOGY, LLC  The Company may do business under that name or such other name as all Members may from time-to-time determine.  If the Company does business under a name other than that set forth in its Certificate, the Company shall file a fictitious name certificate as required by local law.
 
Place of Business.  The Company’s principal place of business shall initially be at 4041 SW 47th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, or at such other place or places as the Members may from time-to-time determine.
 
Purpose.  The purpose of the Company is:  (a) to own and operate a business holding patents for the manufacture, packaging and sale of unique anti-mold, anti-bacterial products as described on Exhibit B attached hereto; (b) to exercise all powers enumerated in the Act necessary or convenient to the conduct, promotion or attainment of the business or purposes otherwise set forth herein; and (c) to engage in any other lawful business activities allowed under the Act, as may be deemed by all Members to be in the best interests of the Company.
 
Term.  The Company shall continue in existence until the Company is dissolved in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Certificate or, if earlier, upon the occurrence of an Event of Dissolution, as set forth in Section 10.1 hereof.
 
 
 

 
 
CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS; CAPITAL ACCOUNTS; LOANS
 
Initial Capital Contributions.  The Members hereby confirm that as their initial Capital Contributions to the Company, they will make contributions as set forth on Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof, in exchange for their respective Member Interests.
 
Additional Capital Contributions.  Upon unanimous consent, the Members may make additional Capital Contributions to the Company to the extent required by the business of the Company, in which case any such additional Capital Contributions shall be made in proportion to the Member’s respective Member Interests.  The Members shall attempt to obtain additional financing as required by the business and the Company through loans in accordance with the provisions of Sections or 3.6 or 3.7.  Failing the ability to obtain necessary loans, if the Members unanimously agree, the Members shall contribute equal amounts to the capital of the Company to the extent required.  If a Member is unwilling or unable to contribute such additional monies, the other Member may still contribute and, in such event, the additional monies shall be considered a loan to the business to be repaid with interest at 5% over prime in two (2) years (with prepayment permitted).
 
If Member has lent monies to the Company pursuant to paragraph 3.2 hereof, such amount must be repaid, with interest within two (2) years of the date of the loan.  Repayment of the interest on, and principal of, the loan shall take precedence over any distributions of cash to the Members.
 
If the loan, and interest thereon, is not repaid within two (2) years, then the lending Member shall have the right, within 15 days after the date on which the loan was to be repaid to demand an adjustment of the Member Interests so that the percentage interest of the Members shall reflect the monies contributed by each Member to the Company (after conversion of the overdue loan to equity).  The recalculation shall be a fraction, the numerator of which is the total amount of all capital contributions (including the converted loans) to the Company by the Member and the denominator of which is the total amount of all capital contributions (and converted loans) made to the Company by all Members.
 
The recalculation of the Member Interests set forth in Section 3.2(b) shall not be affected in any way by the prior distribution, if any, to the Members of any capital contributed to the Company, nor shall it be affected by the repayment in whole or in part of any loans made by the Members to the Company.
 
All non-Contributing Members shall execute and deliver such documents as may be necessary to effectuate any adjustments of Member Interests pursuant to Section 3.2(b) hereof. Notwithstanding any failure of a non-Contributing Member to tender any such documents, upon the failure of a Member to make an additional Contribution as provided herein, the Member Interests of the Members in the Company shall be adjusted automatically as provided herein, and all references herein to a Member’s “Member Interest” shall thereafter be deemed to mean his Member Interest as adjusted pursuant to this Section 3.2.
 
No Interest on Capital Contributions.  Members shall not be paid interest on their Capital Contributions.
 
Return of Capital Contributions; No Partition.  Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, no Member shall be entitled to a return of the Capital Contributions made by such Member until the full and complete winding-up and liquidation of the business and affairs of the Company.  No Member shall have the right to bring any action for partition against the Company with respect to its property, or to demand and receive property other than cash in return for its Capital Contributions, and each Member waives any such rights.
 
 
 

 
 
Capital Accounts.  The Company shall establish and maintain for each Member a Capital Account which shall be: (a) credited with the amount of that Member’s Capital Contributions as and when made; (b) credited or debited, as the case may be, with that Member’s allocated share of the Company’s Profits and Losses; (c) debited with the amount of any distributions to that Member; (d) debited with the amount of the Member’s allocable share of items of the Company described in Section 705(a)(2)(B) of the Code; and credited or debited with any other adjustments required under Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-1(b). If any interest in the Company is transferred in accordance with the terms of this Operating Agreement, the transferee shall succeed to the Capital Account of the transferor to the extent it relates to the transferred interest.  The foregoing provisions and the other provisions of this Operating Agreement relating to the maintenance of Capital Accounts are intended to comply with Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-1(b), and shall be interpreted and applied in a manner consistent with such Treasury Regulations.
 
Third Party Loans.
 
Each of the Members agrees to and shall, to the extent required by the lending institution, provide a guarantee of half of the amount required to be guaranteed on each and every loan made to the Company.  The Members shall be liable among themselves only in proportion to their respective Member Interests at the time payment is made under such guarantees, and to the extent that any Member/owner sustains a loss in excess of its/his proportionate share of such indebtedness, such Member/owner shall have a right of contribution from and against the other Member in proportion to such Member’s Member Interest.  In such event, the Member entitled to contribution shall automatically have a contractual lien upon any and all future distributions from the Company to the other Member to the extent of such other Member’s contribution obligation.  The Managing Members shall, from time to time as provided in this Agreement, distribute to the Member entitled to such contribution all amounts otherwise distributable to such other Member pursuant to this Agreement until the contribution obligations of such Member have been satisfied in full.
 
If any guarantee of such loans is provided by a Member or an Affiliate of such Member, then if the actions or inactions of such guarantor are the direct and proximate cause of the lending institution declaring the loan to be in default, then the applicable Member shall be liable to the Company and the other Member for any and all damages resulting therefrom.
 
ALLOCATION OF PROFITS AND LOSSES
 
Allocation of Profits or Losses.  Except as otherwise provided in Section 4.2, below, Profits or Losses of the Company for any taxable year thereof shall be allocated among the Members, as follows:
 
Profits.  Profits shall be allocated among the Members, pro rata, in accordance with their respective Member Interests.
 
Losses.  Losses shall be allocated among the Members, pro rata, in accordance with their respective Member Interests.
 
 
 

 
 
Other Allocation Rules.
 
Limitation on Loss Allocations.  Company Losses allocated to any Member pursuant to Section 4.1, above, shall not exceed the maximum amount of losses that can be so allocated without causing the Capital Account of such Member to have a deficit Capital Account balance (after taking into account reductions to such Capital Account balance pursuant to Treasury Regulations Sections 1.704-1(b)(ii)(d)(4), 1.704-1(b)(ii)(d)(5), and 1.704-1(b)(ii)(d)(6)) which exceeds the sum of (i) the amount of such deficit the Member is obligated to restore, and (ii) the amount of such deficit the Member is deemed to be obligated to restore pursuant to the penultimate sentences of Treasury Regulations Sections 1.704-2(g)(1) and 1.704-2(i)(5).
 
Qualified Income Offset.  If any Member unexpectedly receives any adjustments, allocations or distributions described in Treasury Regulations Sections 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(d)(4), 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(d)(5) or 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(d)(6) which results in such Member having a deficit Capital Account balance, or otherwise has a deficit Capital Account balance, which exceeds the sum of (i) the amount of such deficit the Member is obligated to restore, and (ii) the amount of such deficit the Member is deemed to be obligated to restore pursuant to the penultimate sentences of Treasury Regulations Sections 1.704-2(g)(1) and 1.704-2(i)(5), such Member will be specially allocated items of income and gain of the Company in an amount and manner sufficient to eliminate, to the extent required by the Treasury Regulations, the deficit in such Member’s Capital Account as quickly as possible.  Any special allocation made pursuant to this Section 4.2(b) shall be taken into account for purposes of determining subsequent allocations of income and losses, so that the total allocations will, to the extent possible, equal the allocations which would have been made if this Section 4.2(b) had not previously applied.
 
Minimum Gain Chargeback.  Except as otherwise set forth in Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-2(f), and notwithstanding any other provision of this Article IV, if, during any taxable year of the Company, there is a net decrease in Company minimum gain (within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.704(2)(d)), each Member shall be specially allocated items of Company income and gain for such taxable year (and, if necessary, subsequent taxable years) in an amount equal to that Member’s share of the net decrease in Company minimum gain, as determined in accordance with Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-2(g).  The items to be so allocated shall be determined in accordance with Treasury Regulations Sections 1.704-2(f)(6) and 1.704-2(j)(2).  This Section 4.2(c) is intended to comply with the minimum gain chargeback requirement in Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-2(f) and shall be interpreted consistently therewith.
 
Non-recourse Deductions.  Non-recourse deductions (as such term is defined in Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-2(b)), if any, for any taxable year or other period shall be allocated among the Members in proportion to their respective Member Interests.
 
Member Non-recourse Deductions.  Any Member non-recourse deductions (within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-2(i)) for any taxable year or other period shall be specially allocated to the Member who bears the risk of loss with respect to the Member non-recourse debt (within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-2(b)(4)) to which such Member non-recourse deductions are attributable, in accordance with Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-2(i).
 
 
 

 
 
Member Non-recourse Debt Minimum Gain Chargeback.  Except as otherwise provided in Section 1.704-2(i)(4) of the Treasury Regulations, and notwithstanding any other provision of this Article IV, if there is a net decrease in Member non-recourse debt minimum gain (within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-2(i)(3)) attributable to a Member non-recourse debt (within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-2(b)(4)) during any Company taxable year, each Member who has a share of that Member non-recourse debt minimum gain attributable to such Member non-recourse debt (as determined in accordance with Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-2(i)(5)) as of the beginning of the year shall be specially allocated items of Company income and gain for such year (and, if necessary, subsequent years) in an amount equal to that Member’s share of the net decrease in the Member non-recourse debt minimum gain attributable to such Member non-recourse debt, as determined in accordance with Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-2(i)(4).  The items to be so allocated shall be determined in a manner that is consistent with the provisions of Sections 1.704-2(f)(6) and 1.704-2(j)(2) of the Treasury Regulations.  This Section 4.2(f) is intended to comply with the Member non-recourse debt minimum gain chargeback requirement in Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-2(i)(4) and shall be interpreted consistently therewith.
 
Code Section 704(c) Allocations.  To the extent required under Code Section 704(c) and the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder, income, gain, loss and deduction with respect to any property contributed to the capital of the Company shall, solely for tax purposes, be allocated among the Members so as to take into account the difference, if any, between the tax basis of the property to the Company and its fair market value at the time of contribution to the Company.
 
Compliance with Treasury Regulations.  It is the intention of the Members that the allocations of income and losses hereunder have substantial economic effect in accordance with the requirements set forth in the Treasury Regulations promulgated under Section 704(b) of the Code.  Accordingly, allocations not specifically provided for in this Agreement shall be made in such manner as shall conform to the allocation rules and principles set forth in such Treasury Regulations as in effect from time to time, and the Capital Accounts of the Members shall be maintained in accordance with the provisions hereof construed and interpreted in light of such Treasury Regulations.
 
DISTRIBUTIONS
 
Distributions of Available Net Cash Flow.  Available Net Cash Flow during any taxable year of the Company shall be distributed periodically to the Members in accordance with their respective Member Interests, at such times and in such amounts as determined by the Managing Members, to the extent such distributions are permitted under the Act; provided, no distributions shall be made to Members unless the Company has a current ratio in excess of 1.5 to 1 and any distributions shall not reduce the Company’s current ratio below 1.5 to 1, provided however, that each Member shall receive quarterly Minimum Distributions of Available Net Cash Flow (as modified below) in an amount which is no less than the product of: (a) the highest effective combined Federal and Florida State Income Tax rate imposed on the ordinary income of corporations or individuals, whichever is higher; and (b) the Company’s estimated taxable income for Federal income tax purposes allocable to such Member for the calendar quarter coincident with or immediately preceding the date of distribution of such year (“Minimum Distribution Requirement”).  For purposes of this Minimum Distribution Requirement, the term “Available Net Cash Flow” shall not be reduced by the establishment of reserves for repairs, replacements, debt service, capital improvements, working capital or other contingencies of the Company.
 
 
 

 
 
Liquidating Distributions.  Distributions in connection with the dissolution and winding up of the Company shall be made in accordance with Section 10.2 hereof.
 
MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPANY
 
Management.  The Manager shall have responsibility for the specific functions as outlined below and shall be required to devote its best efforts to the business and affairs of the Company, subject to the oversight of the Members.
 
Rights and Powers of Manager.  The Manager’s rights and powers are summarized below:
 
Apply for any licenses, patents, trademarks or copyrights, maintain all filings of patents and licenses on a timely basis, and keep all intangible assets of the Company in good standing;
 
Apply for any EPA registrations, maintain all filings of EPA registrations on a timely basis, and keep all EPA registrations in good standing;
 
Execute any agreements for the manufacture of product from Kinpak, Inc.;
 
Distribute funds to the Members in accordance with the provisions hereof;
 
Negotiate with third parties for the licensing of Odorstar patents;
 
Recommend new business opportunities to partners of Odorstar;
 
Be active in trade associations and attend applicable trade shows;
 
Coordinate sales and purchases of products with joint venture partners; and
 
Approve expenditures as they relate to the Company.
 
Appointment and Tenure of Manager.  Manager shall serve until the first of the following occurs:  (a) resignation or removal as Manager; (b) such Manager resigns; or (c) the bankruptcy of Manager.  A Manager may be removed at any time, by the Member(s) who, individually or in the aggregate, own(s) at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the total Member Interests in which case the replacement Manager shall be appointed by both Member(s).
 
Compensation of Manager; Reimbursement for Expenses.  The Manager shall not be entitled to receive compensation from the Company for the performance of its duties and responsibilities contained herein.  The Company shall reimburse the Manager for all reasonable expenses incurred by it, or its principals in connection with and arising out of its performance of its duties and responsibilities contained herein, provided that such expenses are supported by adequate documentation.
 
Banking.  Until changed by agreement of the parties, all checks in excess of $10,000 shall require two signatures, one from BBL and one from OBCI.
 
 
 

 
 
Indemnification.  The Company shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Members, to the fullest extent permitted under the Act, from and against any and all liability, loss, expense or damage (including reasonable attorneys’ fees (including appeals) and disbursements) incurred or sustained by such Member(s) in the course of the conduct of the business of the Company and arising out of any act or omission to act occurring in good faith and within the scope of the authority, if any, conferred by this Agreement upon such Member(s).
 
BUSINESS OF THE COMPANY
 
Purpose.  The Company shall exploit the patents and other proprietary information owned by it.
 
Manufacture.  The Company shall cause to be manufactured products under its patents and other proprietary rights.  Kinpak, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of OBCI, shall be the sole and exclusive manufacturer under the Company’s patents and proprietary information.
 
Purchasers.  The Company shall private label its products for BBL and the Starbrite, Inc. (“Starbrite”) subsidiary of OBCI.  There shall no restriction on marketing such products on either BBL or Starbrite.  Manufacture and sale for any other person, firm or entity shall require the unanimous approval of the Members.
 
Royalty from Starbrite to BBL.  Starbrite shall enter into an agreement with BBL to pay BBL a royalty on all Odorstar patented products purchased by Starbrite from the Company’s manufacturer. The royalty calculation shall be based on each pouch purchased from the manufacturer. The percentage shall be determined between OCBI and BBL based on price points for various markets in order to be competitive.  Said percentage shall not exceed 10% of net purchase price from manufacturer.  Term of agreement shall coincide with term of patent.
 
Avantec Royalty.  Company shall assume and pay to Avantec twenty cents ($.20) for each package of product sold by it in accordance with the Royalty Agreement between Avantec and BBL which it shall assume with the consent of Avantec after assignment by BBL.
 
Payments to Odorstar by Members. Members shall pay $.05 per packet purchased to Odorstar monthly for operation expenses. The amount, from time to time, shall be increased or decreased as situations arise.  It is understood and agreed that OBCI may from time to time provide administrative services in support of Odorstar.  Odorstar shall reimburse OBCI for all incremental costs incurred as a result of this support.
 
Each Member shall also pay an additional twenty cents ($.20) for each package of product purchased by it from Odorstar as the Avantec royalty.
 
MEETINGS OF MEMBERS
 
Meetings.  A general meeting of the Members of the Company may be held each year on such date and at such time as the Members may designate for the transaction of such business as may properly come before the Members at such meeting.  In addition, special meetings of the Members of the Company shall be held if called by either Member or if any Member delivers to the Members one or more written demands for the special meeting describing the purpose or purposes for which it is to be held.  Such general or special meetings shall be held at the principal office of the Company or at such other such place as determined by the Members.  If a Member cannot be physically present at a general or special meeting, that Member may participate in such meeting by telephone so long as all participating Members can hear and speak to each other.
 
 
 

 
 
Notice of Meeting.  Written notice stating the place, day and hour of the meeting, indicating that it is being issued by or at the direction of the person or persons calling the meeting, and stating the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called shall be delivered to each Member at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting.  Notices may be delivered either personally, or by telephone (provided that the notice is communicated directly to the individual members/owners/principals of a Member), facsimile or other form of electronic communication, or by mail or courier service.  Written notice is effective on the earlier of receipt or three (3) business days after deposit in the United States mail, addressed to the Member at the Member’s address as it appears on the records of the Company, with postage thereon prepaid.
 
Waiver of Notice.  A Member may waive any notice required hereunder either before or after the date and time stated in the notice.  The waiver must be in writing signed by the Member(s) entitled to such notice, and delivered to the other Member(s).  Neither the business to be transacted at, nor the purpose of, any general or special meeting of the Members need be specified in any written waiver of notice.  Attendance of a Member at any meeting of Members shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting, except if at the beginning of the meeting, the Member objects to the transaction of any business.  Attendance shall also constitute a waiver of objection to consideration of a particular matter at the meeting that is not within the purpose or purposes described in the meeting notice, unless the Member objects to considering the matter when it is presented.
 
Quorum; Voting.  All Members, represented in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of Members.  If a quorum is present, the affirmative vote or written consent of All Members as to each matter to come before the Members shall be the act of the Members, unless the vote of a lesser proportion or number is otherwise specifically required by this Agreement, the Certificate or by the Act.  Each Member shall be entitled to vote in proportion to his Member Interests.
 
Proxies.  A Member or its attorney-in-fact, or any other person entitled to vote on behalf of a Member, may vote the Member’s Member Interest in person or by proxy.  A Member may appoint a proxy to vote or otherwise act for such Member by signing an appointment form, either personally or by its attorney-in-fact.  A telegram or cablegram appearing to have been transmitted by such person, or a photographic, photostatic, facsimile or equivalent reproduction of an appointment form is a sufficient appointment form.  An appointment of a proxy is revocable by the Member unless the appointment form conspicuously states that it is irrevocable and the appointment is coupled with an interest.
 
Action by Members Without a Meeting.  Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Members at a meeting of said Members may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote, if a consent in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by Members who, in the aggregate, hold All Member Interests.
 
 
 

 
 
TRANSFERABILITY OF MEMBER INTERESTS;
 
WITHDRAWAL OF MEMBER; ADMISSION OF NEW MEMBERS
 
General Rule.
 
(1)            Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, Member Interests (including but not limited to, all economic rights associated therewith) may not be directly or indirectly transferred, sold, assigned, pledged or otherwise hypothecated, encumbered or disposed of, either voluntarily or involuntarily, by operation of law or otherwise (collectively referred to as a “Transfer”), without the prior unanimous written consent of the Members.  The sale, transfer or issuance of stock or equity interests in a Member or the merger, consolidation or other transaction of a Member with or to any person or entity resulting in a change of Control shall be deemed to be a “Transfer” for purposes of this Agreement.
 
If the Members do not unanimously approve of the proposed Transfer of said Member Interests or of the Control of the Member, at the option of the remaining Member, either:  (a) the Transfer shall be null and void and need not be recognized by the remaining Members if the attempted Transfer involved a voluntary action by the other Member o avoid or circumvent the restrictions on Transfer in this Article IX; or (b) the Member that attempted the Transfer and the transferee of said Member Interests or equity interests shall have no right to participate (or to continue to participate) in the management of the business and affairs of the Company or (in the case of the transferee) to become a Member thereof (or exercise any rights or powers of a Member) and, absent such unanimous written consent, the Member that attempted the Transfer or the transferee shall be entitled to receive only the share of Profits (or Losses) or other compensation by way of income and the return of contributions or the payment of other Distributions to which the transferor Member otherwise would be entitled.
 
Deemed Offer to Sell Member Interest.  Any proposed Transfer of any part of a Member’s Interest shall be deemed to be an Offer by the proposed transferor to sell that Member’s entire Member Interest in the Company and the provisions of Section 9.2 shall be applied accordingly, subject to the provisions of Paragraph 9.3 hereof.
 
Bona Fide Offer to Purchase Member Interests.
 
Bona Fide Offer; Notice.  If any Member (“Selling Member”) receives a bona fide written offer (“Offer”) from any independent party who is not an Affiliate of the party to whom the Offer is made (“Offeror”) to purchase all or any portion of the Selling Member’s Member Interest (“Offered Member Interest”) which the Selling Member desires to accept (“Proposed Sale”), the Selling Member shall be obligated to give written notice of the Proposed Sale (“Notice of Proposed Sale”) and a copy of the Offer to the Company and to the other Member (“Other Members”) within ten (10) days of the Selling Member’s receipt of such Offer.
 
First Option to Company.  The Company shall have the first right and option to purchase all (but not less than all) of the Offered Member Interest (“First Option”) at the same price and on the same terms and conditions as set forth in the Offer.  This First Option shall be exercisable by the Company by written notice to the Selling Member and to the Other Members (“Notice of Company Exercise”) within thirty (30) days following the Company’s receipt of the Notice of Proposed Sale.  If the Company timely exercises this First Option, the Company shall have the greater of:  (i) sixty (60) days from the date of Notice of Company Exercise; or (ii) the time period specified in the Offer, to close on the purchase of the Offered Member Interest.  The Company’s exercise of the First Option shall require the affirmative vote of All Members (excluding the Member that owns the Offered Member Interest).
 
 
 

 
 
Second Option to Other Members.  If the Company fails to timely exercise the First Option described above (or if the Company fails to timely close on the purchase of the Offered Member Interest), the Other Members shall have the next right and option to purchase all (but not less than all) of the Offered Member Interest, based on the proportionate ownership of Member Interests of the Other Members so electing to purchase, at the same pro rata price and on the same terms and conditions as set forth in the Offer (“Second Option”).  This Second Option shall be exercisable by any or all of the Other Members by written notice to the Selling Member and to the Other Members (“Notice of Other Member Exercise”) within ninety (90) days following the Other Members’ receipt of the Notice of Proposed Sale (“Second Option Period”).  If any or all of the Other Members timely exercise this Second Option, they shall have the greater of: (i) thirty (30) days from the date of Notice of Other Member Exercise; or (ii) the time period specified in the Offer, to close on the purchase of the Offered Member Interest.
 
Tag Along; Right to Require Purchase of Member Interests.  If neither the Company nor the Other Members elect to purchase all of the Offered Member Interest, each of the Other Members shall have the right, by giving written notice to the Offeror and to the Selling Member prior to the end of the Second Option Period, to require that the Offeror purchase all (but not less than all) of the Member Interests then-owned by the Other Member(s), at the same pro rata price and on the same terms and conditions as set forth in the Notice of Proposed Sale.
 
Sale of Offered Member Interest.  If neither the Company nor the Other Member elect to purchase all of the Offered Member Interest, the Selling Member shall be allowed to sell the Offered Member Interest but only to the Offeror and only at the same price and upon the same terms and conditions as set forth in the Offer; provided, that: (i) such sale is completed within three (3) months from the expiration of the Second Option Period; (ii) the Offeror executes a counterpart of this Agreement evidencing the Offeror’s agreement to be bound by all terms and conditions of this Agreement; and (iii) if the appropriate notice is given, the Offeror purchases from the Other Members all Member Interests required to be purchased pursuant to Section 9.2(d), above.  Notwithstanding the full and complete satisfaction of the conditions set forth in the immediately preceding sentence, the Offeror shall not be granted management or voting rights in the Company without the prior written consent of all of the Members, and, in that regard, the provisions of Section 9.1(a)(ii)(B) shall apply.
 
Permitted Transferee.  Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, each Member may at any time transfer all or any portion of that Member’s Member Interests to another Member.  Members shall not require consent of the other Members, but such other Members shall be entitled to receive Notice thereof.
 
In the event of a deemed offer by a Member to sell its Member Interest pursuant to any of the provisions of this Article IX where the sales price and terms of sale have not been established through the offer of an independent third party to purchase such Member Interest, then the following shall apply:
 
 
 

 
 
The sales price for the Member Interest to be purchased from the applicable Member shall be its fair market value as of the date of the deemed offer, as such value is determined as hereinafter provided by either one appraiser agreed upon by both Members or if within fifteen (15) days they cannot agree upon one appraiser, then by three appraisers.  Each appraiser must have experience in valuing the type of business conducted by the Company.  The appraisers shall establish a fair market value for the Company, which shall then be multiplied by the percentage represented by the Member Interest to arrive at its fair market value.  If the Members cannot agree upon one appraiser as aforesaid to establish the fair market value for the Company, then each Member shall choose one appraiser and such two appraisers together shall choose a third appraiser; the appraised value shall be an average of the determinations of the two appraisers whose determinations are the closest to each other, with the determination of the third appraiser to be disregarded.  If only one appraiser is used, the cost of such appraiser shall be borne equally by the parties.  If three appraisers are used, each Member shall bear the cost of the appraiser each has selected, and the cost of the third appraiser shall be borne equally by the parties.  In establishing the fair market value of the Company, the appraiser shall be required to perform an appraisal of the real property as improved that is owned by the Company.  In conducting such appraisal of the real property, all of the property and improvements owned and/or paid for by the tenant of the real property shall be excluded from the fair market value determination.
 
The valuation determined as aforesaid shall be deemed to include the full value of the Company, all assets thereof, both tangible and intangible, and all liabilities thereof, including loans, mortgages or other encumbrances of any kind whatsoever, if any, upon the assets of the Company.  Such valuation shall be final and binding upon the parties, except for fraud or to the extent of arithmetic error.
 
Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, all periods for the Company or a Member to exercise an option to purchase the Member Interest from a Member shall be tolled until the sales price for the applicable Member Interest has been determined pursuant to Section 9.4(a) hereof.
 
Payment of the sales price shall be made as follows:
 
The purchaser(s) of the Member Interest shall pay to the selling Member on the closing date, twenty (20%) per cent of the sales price by cash, certified, bank or attorneys’ trust account check.
 
The balance of the sales price, together with interest thereon to be fixed on the closing date at the lowest rate which will avoid the imputing of interest thereon under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, shall be payable in sixty (36) consecutive monthly installments of principal and interest, which installments shall be as nearly equal as possible, commencing on the one month anniversary of the closing date and continuing on the same day of each month thereafter until the fifth annual anniversary of the closing date, at which time all outstanding principal and interest shall be due and payable.
 
On the closing date, the purchaser(s) of the Member Interest shall execute one or more promissory notes (the Buyout Note(s)”) evidencing any payment obligations they may have under this Section 9.4.  The Buyout Note(s) shall contain customary default and acceleration provisions.
 
 
 

 
 
As security for the payment of the Buyout Note(s), the purchaser(s) shall execute and deliver all documents necessary to pledge and collaterally assign the Member Interest so purchased by it; the purchaser(s), however, reserving all other rights in such Member Interest, including the right to vote thereon and receive distributions (other than liquidating distributions).
 
At the closing of such sale, the following additional matters shall take place:
 
All loans by the Company to the selling Member and all loans to the Company by the selling Member shall be repaid, regardless of the due dates thereof.
 
The other Member shall deliver a Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement to the Selling Member with respect to all future payments due under any and all Company obligations which Selling Member guaranteed.
 
The closing of the purchase and sale of the Member Interest shall take place within thirty (30) days after the option to Purchase the Member Interest is exercised.
 
Substituted Members.  Except as expressly provided in this Article IX, no transferee or other assignee of all or any portion of a Member Interest shall have the right to become a substituted Member in place of his transferor or assignor, unless: (i) the prior written consent of all of the Members to such substitution shall have been obtained; and (ii) the transferee or assignee shall have executed a counterpart of this Agreement, as may be amended from time-to-time, evidencing such transferee’s or assignee’s agreement to be bound by the terms and conditions herein.
 
Withdrawal of Member.  A Member shall not withdraw from the Company prior to its dissolution, except by a Transfer of his or her Member Interest in accordance with Article IX hereof.
 
Admission of New Members.  Except as expressly provided in this Article IX, no Person shall be admitted to the Company as a new Member, unless (i) the prior written consent of all of the Members to such admission shall have been obtained; and (ii) the Person shall have executed a counterpart of this Agreement evidencing the intention and agreement of the new Member to be bound by the terms and conditions herein.  The applicable terms and conditions of such admission, including, without limitation, the consideration payable by the new Member and the Member Interests to be acquired by the new Member, shall be determined by the unanimous written consent and approval of the Members.
 
DISSOLUTION AND LIQUIDATION
 
Events of Dissolution.  The Company shall be dissolved and liquidated in the manner provided in this Agreement upon the occurrence of any of the following events (referred to herein as “Events of Dissolution”):
 
The written agreement of all of the Members to dissolve the Company;
 
Any other event causing a dissolution of the Company under the Act, except as otherwise provided herein.
 
 
 

 
 
Procedure for Liquidation of Company.
 
Following the occurrence of an Event of Dissolution, the Company’s activities shall be strictly limited to winding up its affairs by selling its assets in an orderly manner (so as to avoid the loss normally associated with forced sales), and applying the proceeds of such sale, together with other funds held by the Company, according to the following order of priority:
 
First, to the payment of debts and liabilities of the Company other than to Members, to the expenses of liquidation, and to the setting up of such reserves as may be deemed reasonably necessary by All Members for any contingent or unforeseen liabilities or obligations of the Company arising out of or in connection with the Company or its liquidation.  Such reserves shall be placed in a separate account and applied from time-to-time to the payment of any such contingent or unforeseen liabilities and, at the expiration of six (6) months following the dissolution of the Company or at such other time as may be determined by All Members any remaining reserve amounts shall be distributed in the manner provided for in subparagraphs (ii) through (iv), below;
 
Next, to the repayment of any other unpaid debts and liabilities of the Company owed to the Members, together with applicable interest and any other expenses in connection therewith;
 
Next, to the Members in proportion to their positive Capital Account balances (as determined after taking into account all Capital Account adjustments for the Company’s taxable year during which such liquidation occurs) until such Capital Account balances have been reduced to zero; and
 
The balance, if any, shall be distributed to the Members, pro rata, in accordance with their respective Member Interests.
 
All income, gain and loss recognized by the Company after the date of an Event of Dissolution shall continue to be allocated among the Members according to the provisions of Article IV hereof.
 
The Members shall have exclusive authority and responsibility for liquidating the Company in the manner provided for herein; provided, however, that if there is no remaining Members, the last Member(s) shall appoint a liquidator (who may but need not be a Member) who shall be vested with the same authority and responsibility to liquidate the Company as would have been held by the Members.
 
Filing of Certificate of Dissolution.  Upon the occurrence of an Event of Dissolution, the Members shall file Certificate of Dissolution with the Secretary of State of the State of Florida.  If there are no remaining Members, such Certificate of Dissolution shall be filed by the last Person to be a Member or by the liquidator.
 
Date of Termination.  The Company shall be terminated when all liquidation proceeds have been applied in the manner prescribed herein above and all known Company liabilities have been satisfied; provided, that the establishment of a reserve for contingent or unknown claims shall not continue the term of the Company if such reserve is placed in escrow for a reasonable time and provision is made for disbursement of the remaining balance thereof at the end of such time in the manner provided in Section 10.2(a)(i), above.
 
 
 

 
 
Final Statement.  A final statement of the accounts of the Company as of the date of termination shall be prepared by its accountants as promptly as possible following the dissolution and liquidation of the Company, and a copy shall be furnished to each Member.  Such statement shall set forth the actual or contemplated application and distribution of the Company assets pursuant to the provisions of this Article X.
 
Distributions in Kind.  If any assets of the Company are distributed in kind to the Members, those assets shall be valued on the basis of their fair market value, and any Member entitled to any interest in those assets shall receive that interest as a tenant-in-common with all other Members so entitled.  The fair market value of the assets shall be determined by an independent appraiser who shall be selected by All Members or mutual agreement by the Members as to value.  The Profit or Loss for each unsold asset shall be determined as if the asset had been sold at its fair market value, and the Profits or Losses shall be allocated as provided in Article IV of this Agreement and shall be properly credited or charged to the Capital Accounts of the Members prior to the distribution of the assets in liquidation pursuant to Article X of this Agreement.
 
No Obligation to Restore Deficit Capital Account.  No Member shall be obligated to restore a deficit Capital Account and such deficit shall not be considered a debt owed to the Company or to any other Person for any purpose whatsoever.
 
BOOKS/RECORDS; ACCOUNTING AND TAX MATTERS
 
Bank Accounts.  All funds of the Company shall be deposited in a bank account or accounts opened in the Company’s name.  The Members shall determine the institution or institutions at which the accounts will be opened and maintained, the types of accounts.  The Persons who will have authority with respect to the accounts and the funds therein are as provided in Section 6.5 hereof.   No fidelity bond shall be required as to any of the authorized signatories unless the Members determine that a fidelity bond is required for the Manager.
 
Books and Records.  The books and records of the Company shall be maintained at the principal office of the Company.  Each Member has the right, upon reasonable request and during normal business hours, to inspect such records.
 
Annual Accounting Period; Taxable Year.  The annual accounting period of the Company shall be its taxable year, or such other accounting period as determined by the Managing Members.  The Company’s taxable year shall be determined by the Managing Member, subject to the requirements and limitations of the Code.
 
Financial Information.  The Manager shall prepare a balance sheet and a statement of cash receipts and cash disbursements for the Company on a quarterly basis and shall cause such monthly financial reports to be provided to each of the Members no later than fifteen (15) days after the end of each calendar quarter.  The annual financial statements of the Company shall be audited by the auditor for OBCI.
 
 
 

 
 
Tax Information.  Within ninety (90) days after the end of each taxable year of the Company, the Manager shall cause to be sent to each Person who was a Member at any time during the taxable year then ended such information concerning the Company as is necessary to complete the Member’s income tax returns for that year.
 
Tax Matters Partner.  OBCI shall serve as the “Tax Matters Partner,” within the meaning of Section 6231(a)(7) of the Code, to manage the administrative tax proceedings conducted at the Company level by the Internal Revenue Service with respect to Company matters, and shall have all the powers and duties expressly conferred on the Tax Matters Partner by the Code, as well as those powers and duties as are necessary and proper for the exercise of the Tax Matters Partner’s expressed powers and duties under the Code.  The Company shall pay and be responsible for all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the Tax Matters Partner in connection with the performance of its duties as Tax Matters Partner hereunder.  Any Member (other than the Tax Matters Partner) who elects to participate in such proceedings shall be responsible for any expenses incurred by that Member in connection with such participation.  In addition, the cost of any adjustments to a Member’s tax return shall be borne solely by the affected Member.  Each of the Members agree to indemnify and hold Tax Matters Partner harmless from all loss including reasonable attorney fees incurred by Tax Matters Partner in acting on behalf of the Company as Tax Matters Partner.
 
Accounting Elections.  The Company shall use the accrual method of accounting, or such other method of accounting selected by the Manager and approved in writing by All Members, subject to compliance with federal income tax laws.  All elections required or permitted to be made by the Company under the Code shall be made by the Manager, subject to the prior written approval and consent of All Members.
 
Adjustment of Tax Basis.  The Company shall in all appropriate cases, as determined by the Manager and subject to the prior written approval and consent of All Members, elect pursuant to Section 754 of the Code to adjust the basis of the Company property as allowed by Code Section 734(b) and 743(b).  These elections will be filed as and when required by the Code.
 
Reserves.  The Company shall maintain reserves for working capital and/or contingencies in such amounts as the Members deem necessary or appropriate.
 
NOTICES
 
All notices, demands, requests, offers or responses permitted or required to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when: (i) personally delivered; or (ii) if sent by U.S. Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, postage prepaid, and addressed to the Members at their address as shown on the records of the Company and to the Company at its registered address, with the date of delivery to be evidenced by the date on the Return Receipt.  Any Member may change the address to which notices shall be sent by written notice of such new or changed address given to the Company.

 
 

 
 
DISPUTES AND ARBITRATION
 
Any controversy arising under, out of, in connection with, or relating to, this Agreement, and any amendment thereof, or in connection with the dissolution of the Company, or resolution of any deadlock by the Members, shall be determined and settled by binding and final arbitration in Broward County, Florida, and in accordance with the Rules of the Commercial Division of the American Arbitration Association then in effect.  Any arbitration decision shall be final and conclusive upon the parties, and a judgment thereon may be entered in any court of competent subject matter jurisdiction in Florida, and each party specifically consents and waives all objections to such jurisdiction and venue.  In any arbitration proceeding, the parties shall have such rights as the arbitrators determine to interview witnesses and examine documents relating to the dispute.
 
Notwithstanding the immediately preceding paragraph, the arbitration panel shall consist of at least three (3) arbitrators who shall apply the law of the State of Florida.  The costs of any such arbitration proceeding (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) shall be awarded in favor of the party substantially prevailing and against the party not so prevailing, provided, however, in the event there should be any ambiguity as to the substantially prevailing party hereto, the arbitrators, in their sole discretion, shall award any such cost of arbitration equitably between the parties taking into consideration the cause and nature of the dispute.
 
Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement to the contrary, any party may institute proceedings for temporary or permanent injunctive relief or as otherwise necessary to maintain the status quo or to specifically enforce performance of this Agreement, in a court within Broward County in the State of Florida, prior to the commencement of arbitration or pending review by or enforcement of the arbitrator’s decree.
 
MISCELLANEOUS
 
Title to Company Property.  All real and personal property (including patents, trademarks, copyrights and other intangible assets and intellectual property) acquired by the Company shall be acquired and held by the Company in its name.
 
Severability.  The invalidity or unenforceability of any particular provision of this Agreement shall not affect the other provisions hereof, and this Agreement shall be construed in all respects as of such invalid or unenforceable provisions were omitted.
 
Further Assurances.  The parties hereto agree that they will execute and deliver such further instruments and documents as may be required or appropriate to carry out the intent and purpose of this Agreement; provided, however, that no such documents or instruments shall change the substantive provisions or requirements of this Agreement without the consent of each party hereto.
 
Captions.  Any titles or captions of Certificate or paragraphs contained in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be deemed part of the context of this Agreement.
 
Binding Effect.  Except as otherwise herein provided, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and all persons hereafter having or holding an interest in this Company, whether as assignees, substituted Members or otherwise.  This Agreement shall also be binding upon any transferee who has received any Member Interest in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and the heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns of that transferee.  This Agreement shall further be binding upon any person or entity to whom any Member Interest is transferred in violation of the provisions of this Agreement and the heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns of that transferee.
 
 
 

 
 
Amendment.  This Agreement may not be amended except by a written instrument executed by all of the Members.
 
Entire Agreement.  This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter addressed herein, and all prior understandings and agreements, whether written or oral, between and among the parties hereto relating to the subject matter of this Agreement are merged in this Agreement.  Each party specifically acknowledges, represents and warrants that they have not been induced to sign this agreement by any belief that the other will waive or modify the provisions of this Agreement in the future.
 
Governing Law.  This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida.  Each party consents to the exclusive venue and jurisdiction of the courts or the Federal District Court or the Circuit Court of the State of Florida located in Broward County in the State of Florida.
 
Counterparts.  This Agreement may be signed and executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one agreement.
 
No Waiver of Breach.  The waiver or inaction by the Company or any party to this Agreement or a breach of any condition of this Agreement by any Member shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach by the Member or such party, nor shall it constitute a waiver of the Company’s rights, actual or inherent.  The failure of the Company or any party in any instance to insist upon a strict performance of the terms of this Agreement or to exercise any option herein shall not be construed as a waiver or a relinquishment in the future of such term or option, but that the same shall continue in full force and effect.
 
No Presumption.  The fact that the first (or later) draft of this Agreement was prepared by counsel for either party shall create no presumptions and specifically shall not cause any ambiguities to be construed against the other party.
 
Plural and Gender.  Whenever used herein, the singular number shall include the plural, the plural the singular, and the use of any gender shall be applicable to all genders.
 
Specific Performance.  In addition to any other remedies available in law or equity, the parties hereto shall have the right to enforce this Agreement through specific performance of these provisions as contemplated herein.
 
Survival.  All representations, warranties and other relevant provisions hereof without limitation shall survive the termination of this Agreement, and the liquidation or dissolution of the Company, and shall thereby continue in full force and effect at all times hereafter.
 
No Third Party Rights.  None of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall be for the benefit of or enforceable by any third parties, including creditors of the Company.
 
Rights and Remedies Cumulative.  The rights and remedies provided by this Agreement are cumulative and the use of any one right or remedy by any party shall not preclude or waive the right not to use any or all other remedies.  Such rights and remedies are given in addition to any other rights the parties may have by law, statute, ordinance or otherwise.
 
 
 

 
 
Offset.  Once a Court of competent jurisdiction or an arbitration panel makes a decision on the matter, the Company shall have the right to set-off (reduce), on a dollar-for-dollar basis, against any and all distributions or other payments due to a Member hereunder for any damages, liabilities or costs incurred by the Company or any other Member as a result of that Member’s breach of any provisions or covenants herein, in addition to any other remedies that may be available to the Company at law or in equity.
 
Taxes Withheld or Paid on Behalf of Member.  The Manager is hereby authorized (but not obligated) to withhold from distributions to a Member and to pay over to the appropriate federal, state, local or foreign government any amounts required to be withheld from or paid by such Member pursuant to the Code or any other federal, state, local or foreign law.  All amounts withheld from distributions by the Manager pursuant to this Section 14.18 shall be treated as amounts distributed to such Member for all purposes under this Agreement.  To the extent that amounts paid by the Company to any taxing authority on behalf of a Member have not been withheld from distributions to the affected Member, such amounts shall be treated as loans by the Company to such Member, bearing interest at the rate of twelve(12%) percent per annum and payable upon demand.
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed, or caused this Agreement to be executed, under seal, as of the date set forth hereinabove.
 
OCEAN BIO CHEM, INC.
 
 
By:         _______________________________
 
As:         President
BBL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
 
 
By:         ______________________________
 
As:         Member

 
 

 

EXHIBIT A
TO
OPERATING AGREEMENT
OF
ODORSTAR TECHNOLOGY, LLC
A Florida Limited Liability Company

 
Member
 
InitialCapital
 
Members
Interests
 
Contributions
 
         
OBCI
    50 %   $ 371,497.09  
                 
BBL Distributors, Inc.
    50 %   $ 371,497.09  
                 
 

Assignment of Patents and Patent Applications:

(i)           U.S. Patent No. 6,764,661, issued July 20, 2004;
(ii)          U.S. Application No. 12/067,451, filed Feb. 12, 2009;
(iii)         Canadian Application No. 2,415,254, filed June 26, 2001;
(iv)         European Patent No. EP 01 948 767.7-2113.


Transfer of the EPA Registrations:

(i)           72874-2 TowerGuard;
(ii)          72874-6 NosGuard SG.


Assignment (and Assumption) of Royalty Agreement between BBL Distributors, LLC., Avantec Technologies, Inc., Harmony Gold Corp. and Odorstar Technology, LLC

Assets:
(i)            CCS Sealer Type CC-8201;                             
(ii)           Therm-O- Seal Model 140B-SCAB;            
(iii)          AMS Powder Filler Model A-1001148;     
(iv)          AMS Powder Filler Model A-1001149;     
(v)           Powder Filling Tooling.                                    


 
 

 
 
EXHIBIT B
TO
OPERATING AGREEMENT
OF
ODORSTAR TECHNOLOGY, LLC
A Florida Limited Liability Company

BUSINESS DESCRIPTION

The purpose of the Company is:  (a) to own and operate a business holding patents for the manufacture, packaging and sale of unique anti-mold, anti-bacterial products; (b) to exercise all powers enumerated in the Act necessary or convenient to the conduct, promotion or attainment of the business or purposes otherwise set forth herein; and (c) to engage in any other lawful business activities allowed under the Act, as may be deemed by all Members to be in the best interests of the Company.
 
 


Exhibit 10.18
 
(REGIONS LOGO)
Commercial & Standby LC Amendment Application
   
Global Trade Services
Global Trade Services
Standby Letter of Credit Department
Commercial Letter of Credit Department
1900 5 th Avenue North, 22 nd Floor
10461 NW 117th Avenue, 2 nd Floor
Birmingham, AL 35203
Miami, FL 33178
Tel: (868) 828-6928
Tel: (877) 418-0365
Fax: (205) 264-6027 or (205) 264-6019
Fax:(786) 845-4952
 
Date:
05/24/2010
 
LC Number:
53816
 
Please issue an amendment to the referenced letter of credit substantially conforming with this application as shown below. In issuing the amendment you are expressly authorized to make such changes in the terms and conditions herein set forth below as you in your sole discretion may deem necessary and/or advisable.
     
Existing Applicant Name and Address:
 
Existing Beneficiary Name and Address: (no post office boxes)
     
OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC
 
TRUSTEE-REGIONS BANK
4041 SE47 TH AVE.
 
ATTN: CORPORATE TRUST
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33314
 
1901 6 TH AVE, N,28 TH FLOOR
   
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203
 
o  Increase amount by
$
 
o  Decrease amount by
$
 
To new aggregate amount (before any drawings):
 
   
Amend expiration date to be:
07/31/2011
   
Amend latest shipping date to be:
 
   
Amend other terms and conditions:
 
 
Commissions and fees are to be paid In advance and are non-refundable.
 
This amendment will be issued subject to the current version of the ICC publication under which the original relevant letter of credit was Issued. Completion and submission of this form by applicant does not obligate Regions Bank to issue the requested amendment to the credit.
 
Special issuance Instructions to Regions Bank:
 
OCEAN BIO-CHEM INC.    
Account Party  / Application Name    Guarantor Name
     
(SIGNATURE)   (SIGNATURE)
Authorized Account Party / Applicant Signature     Authorized Guarantor Signature
     
MICHAEL S. JENKINS   -S- MICHAEL S. JENKINS
Relationship Manager Name   Relationship Manager Name
 
Rev. 4.28.09
Commercial & Standby Amendment Application Form
Page 1of 1

 
 

 
 
 
(REGIONS LOGO)
Commercial & Standby LC Amendment Application
   
Global Trade Services
Global Trade Services
Standby Letter of Credit Department
Commercial Letter of Credit Department
1900 5 th Avenue North, 22 nd Floor
10451 NW 117th Avenue, 2 nd Floor
Birmingham, AL 35203
Miami, FL 33178
Tel: (866) 828-6928
Tel: (877) 419-0365
Fax: (205) 264-6027 or (205) 264-6019
Fax: (786) 845-4952
 
Date:
05/24/2010
 
LC Number:
53817
 
Please issue an amendment to the referenced letter of credit substantially conforming with this application as shown below. In issuing the amendment you are expressly authorized to make such changes in the terms and conditions herein set forth below as you in your sole discretion may deem necessary and/or advisable.
     
Existing Applicant Name and Address:
 
Existing Beneficiary Name and Address: (no post office boxes)
     
OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC
 
TRUSTEE- REGIONS BANK
4041 SE 47 TH AVE.
 
ATTN: CORPORATE TRUST
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33314
 
1901 6 TH AVE. N, 28 TH FLOOR
   
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203
 
o Increase amount by
$
 
o Decrease amount by
$
 
To new aggregate amount (before any drawings):
 
   
Amend expiration date to be:
07/31/2011
   
Amend latest shipping date to be:
 
   
Amend other terms and conditions:
 
 
Commissions and fees are to be paid in advance and are non-refundable.
 
This amendment will be issued subject to the current version of the ICC publication under which the original relevant letter of credit was issued. Completion and submission of this form by applicant does not obligate Regions Bank to   issue the requested amendment to the credit.
 
Special issuance instructions to Regions Bank:
 
OCEAN BIO-CHEM INC.    
Account Party  / Application Name    Guarantor Name
     
(SIGNATURE)    
Authorized Account Party / Applicant Signature     Authorized Guarantor Signature
     
MICHAEL S. JENKINS   -S- MICHAEL S. JENKINS
Relationship Manager Name   Relationship Manager Signature
 
Rev. 4.28.09
Commercial & Standby Amendment Application Form
Page 1 of 1
 


Exhibit 10.19
 
(BAR CODE)
 
(REGIONS LOGO)
 
BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT (ASSET BASED)
             
Principal
$6,000,000.00
Loan Date
06-01-2010
Maturity
06-30-2011
Bank/App
01
Loan No
00230296030000000001
Account
0023029603
Officer
MSJ01
References in the shaded area are for Lender’s use   only and do not limit the applicability of this document to any particular loan or Item.
Any Item above containing “***” has been omitted due to text length limitations.
 
Borrower:
OCEAN BIO CHEM INC (TIN: 59-1564329)
Lender:
REGIONS BANK
 
4041 SW 47 AVE
FT LAUDERDALE, FL 333144023
 
MONTGOMERY: MIDDLE MARKET COMMERCIAL
201 MONROE STREET
     
ALMG60077B
     
MONTGOMERY, AL 36104
       
 
THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT (ASSET BASED) dated June 1, 2010, is made and executed between OCEAN BIO CHEM INC (“Borrower”) and REGIONS BANK (“Lender”) on the following terms and conditions. Borrower has received prior commercial loans from Lender or has applied to Lender for a commercial loan or loans or other financial accommodations, Including those which may be described on any exhibit or schedule attached to this Agreement. Borrower understands and agrees that: (A) In granting, renewing, or extending any Loan, Lender is relying upon Borrower’s representations, warranties, and agreements as set forth in this Agreement; (B) the granting, renewing, or extending of any Loan by Lender at all times shall be subject to Lender’s sole judgment and discretion; and (C) all such Loans shall be and remain subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
 
TERM. This Agreement shall be effective as of June 1, 2010, and shall continue in full force and effect until such time as all of Borrower’s Loans in favor of Lender have been paid in full, including principal, interest, costs, expenses, attorneys’ fees, and other fees and charges, or until such time as the parties may agree in writing to terminate this Agreement.
 
LINE OF CREDIT. Lender agrees to make Advances to Borrower from time to time from the date or this Agreement to the Expiration Date, provided the aggregate amount of such Advances outstanding at any time does not exceed the Borrowing Base. Within the foregoing limits, Borrower may borrow, partially or wholly prepay, and reborrow under this Agreement as follows:
 
Conditions Precedent to Each Advance. Lender’s obligation to make any Advance to or for the account of Borrower under this Agreement is subject to the following conditions precedent, with all documents, instruments, opinions, reports, and other items required under this Agreement to be in form and substance satisfactory to Lender:
 
(1) Lender shall have received evidence that this Agreement and all Related Documents have been duly authorized, executed, and delivered by Borrower to Lender.
 
(2) Lender shall have received such opinions of councel, supplemental opinions, and documents as Lender may request.
 
(3) The security interests in the Collateral shall have been duly authorized, created, and perfected with first lien priority and shall be in full force and effect.
 
(4) All guaranties required by Lender for the credit facility(ies) shall have been executed by each Guarantor, delivered to Lender, and be in full force and effect.
 
(5) Lender, at its option and for its sole benefit, shall have conducted an audit of Borrower’s Accounts, Inventory, books, records, and operations, and Lender shall be satisfied as to their condition.
 
(6) Borrower shall have paid to Lender all fees, costs, and expenses specified in this Agreement and the Related Documents as are then due and payable.
 
(7) There shall not exist at the time of any Advance a condition which would constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement, and Borrower shall have delivered to Lender the compliance certificate called for in the paragraph below titled “Compliance Certificate.”
 
Making Loan Advances. Advances under this credit facility, as well as   directions for payment from Borrower’s accounts, may be requested orally or in writing by authorized persons. Lender may, but need not, require that all oral requests be confirmed in writing. Each Advance shall be conclusively deemed to have been made at the request of and for the benefit of Borrower (1) when credited to any deposit account of Borrower maintained with Lender or (2) when advanced in accordance with the instructions of an authorized person. Lender, at its option, may set a cutoff time, after which all requests for Advances will be treated as having been requested on the next succeeding Business Day.
 
Mandatory Loan Repayments. If at any time the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Advances shall exceed the applicable Borrowing Base, Borrower, Immediately upon written or oral notice from Lender, shall pay to Lender an amount equal to the difference between the outstanding principal balance of the Advances and the Borrowing Base. On the Expiration Date, Borrower shall pay to Lender in full the aggregate unpaid principal amount of all Advances then outstanding and all accrued unpaid interest, together with all other applicable fees, costs   and charges, if any, not yet paid.
 
Loan Account. Lender shall maintain on its books a record of account in which Lender shall make entries for each Advance and such other debits and credits as shall be appropriate in connection with the credit facility. Lender shall provide Borrower with periodic statements of Borrower’s account, which statements shall be considered to be correct and conclusively binding an Borrower unless Borrower notifies Lender to the contrary within thirty (30) days after Borrower’s receipt of any such statement which Borrower deems to be incorrect.
 
COLLATERAL. To secure payment of the Primary Credit Facility and performance of all other Loans, obligations and duties owed by Borrower to Lender, Borrower (and others, if required) shall grant to Lender Security Interests in such property and assets as Lender may require. Lender’s Security Interests in the Collateral shall be continuing liens and shall Include the proceeds and products of the Collateral, including without limitation the proceeds of any Insurance. With respect to the Collateral, Borrower agrees and represents and warrants to Lender:
 
Perfection of Security Interests. Borrower agrees to execute all documents perfecting Lender’s Security Interest and to take whatever actions are requested by Lender to perfect and continue Lender’s Security Interests in the Collateral. Upon request of Lender. Borrower will deliver to Lender any and all of the documents evidencing or constituting the Collateral, and Borrower will note Lender’s interest upon any and all chattel paper and instruments if not delivered to Lender for possession by Lender. Contemparaneous with the execution of this Agreement. Borrower will execute one or more UCC financing statements and any similar statements as may be required by applicable law, Borrower hereby Lender. Thereafter supplemental schedules shall be delivered according to the following schedule:
 
 
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BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT (ASSET BASED)
Loan No: 0023029603000000001
(Continued)
Page 2
 
Representations and Warranties Concerning Accounts. With respect to the Accounts, Borrower represents and warrants to Lender: (1) Each Account represented by Borrower to be an Eligible Account for purposes of this Agreement conforms to the requirements of the definition of an Eligible Account; (2) All Account information listed on schedules delivered to Lender will be true and correct, subject to immaterial variance; and (3) Lender, its assigns, or agents shall have the right at any time and at Borrower’s expense to inspect, examine, and audit Borrower’s records and to confirm with Account Debtors the accuracy of such Accounts.
 
Representations and Warranties Concerning Inventory. With respect to the Inventory, Borrower represents and warrants to Lender: (1) All Inventory represented by Borrower to be Eligible Inventory for purposes of this Agreement conforms   to the requirements of the definition of Eligible Inventory; (2) All Inventory values listed on schedules delivered to Lender will be true and correct, subject to Immaterial variance; (3) The value of the Inventory will be determined on a consistent accounting basis; (4) Except as agreed to the contrary by Lender in writing, all Eligible Inventory is now   and at all times hereafter will be in Borrower’s physical possession and shall not be held by others on consignment, sale on approval, or sale or return; (5) Except as reflected in the Inventory schedules delivered to Lender, all Eligible Inventory is now and at all times hereafter will be of good and merchantable quality, free from defects; (6) Eligible Inventory is   not   now and will not at any time hereafter be stored with a bailee, warehouseman, or similer party without Lender’s prior written consent, and, in such event, Borrower will concurrently at the time of   bailment cause any such bailee, warehouseman, or similar party to issue and deliver to Lender, in form acceptable to Lender, warehouse receipts in Lender name evidencing the storage of Inventory; and (7) Lender, its assigns, or agents shall have the right at any time and at Borrower’s expense to inspect and examine the Inventory and to   check and test the same   as to quality, quantity, value, and condition.
 
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO EACH ADVANCE. Lender’s obligation to make the initial Advance and each subsequent Advance under this Agreement shall be subject to   the fulfillment to Lender’s satisfaction of all of the conditions set forth in this Agreement and in the Related Documents.
 
Loan Documents. Borrower shall provide to Lender the following documents for the Loan: (1) the Note; (2) together with all such Related Documents as Lender may require for the Loan; all in form and substance satisfactory to Lender and Lender’s counsel.
 
Borrower’s Authorization. Borrower shall have provided in form and substance satisfactory to Lender properly certified resolutions, duly authorizing the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Note and the Related Documents. In addition, Borrower shall have provided such other resolutions, authorizations, documents and instruments as Lender or its counsel, may require.
 
Fees and Expenses Under This Agreement. Borrower shall have paid to Lender all fees, costs, and expenses specified in this Agreement and the Related Documents as are then due and payable.
 
Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement, in the Related Documents, and in any document or certificate delivered to Lender under this Agreement are true and correct.
 
No Event of Default. There shall not exist at the time of any Advance a condition which would constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement or under any Related Document.
 
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Borrower represents and warrants to Lender, as   of the date of this Agreement, as of the date of each disbursement of loan proceeds, as of the date of any renewal, extension or modification of any Loan, and at all times any indebtedness exists:
 
Organization. Borrower is a corporation for profit which is, and at all times shall be, duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Florida. Borrower is duly authorized to transact business in all other states in which Borrower is doing business, having obtained all necessary fillings, governmental licenses and approvals for each state in which Borrower is doing business. Specifically, Borrower is, and at all times shall be, duly qualified as a foreign corporation in all states in which the failure to so qualify would have a material adverse effect on its business or financial condition. Borrower has the full power and   authority to own its properties and to transact the business in which it is presently engaged or presently proposes to engage. Borrower maintains an office at 4041 SW 47 AVE, FT LAUDERDALE, FL 333144023. Unless Borrower has designated otherwise in writing, the   principal office is the office at which Borrower keeps its books and records including its records concerning the Colleteral. Borrower will notify Lender prior to any change in the location of Borrower’s state of organization or any change in Borrower’s name. Borrower shall do all things necessary to preserve and to keep in full force and effect its existence, rights and privileges, and shall comply with all regulations, rules, ordinances, statutes, orders and decrees of any governmental or quasi-governmental authority or court applicable to Borrower and Borrower’s business activities.
 
Assumed Business Names. Borrower has filed or recorded all documents or filings required by law relating to all assumed business names used by Borrower. Excluding the name of Borrower, the following is a complete list of all assumed business names under which Borrower does business: None.
 
Authorization. Borrower’s execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement and all the Related Documents have been duly authorized by all necessary action by Borrower and do not conflict with, result in a violation of, or constitute a default under (1) any provision of (a) Borrower’s articles of incorporation or organization, or bylaws, or (b) any agreement or other instrument binding upon Borrower or (2) any law, governmental regulation, court decree, or order applicable to Borrower or to Borrower’s properties.
 
Financial Information. Each of Borrower’s financial statements supplied to Lender truly and completely disclosed Borrower’s financial condition as of the date of the statement, and there has been no material adverse change in Borrower’s financial condition subsequent to the date of the most recent financial statement supplied to Lender. Borrower has   no material contingent obligations except as disclosed in such financial statements.
 
Legal Effect. This Agreement constitutes, and any instrument or agreement Borrower is required to give under this Agreement when delivered will constitute legal, valid, and binding obligations of Borrower enforceable against Borrower in accordance with their respective terms.
 
Properties. Except as contemplated by this Agreement or as previously disclosed in Borrower’s financial statements or in writing to Lender and as accepted by Lender, and except for property tax lians for taxes not presently due and payable, Borrower owns and has good title to all of Borrower’s properties free and clear of all Security interests, and has not executed any security documents or financing statements relating to such properties. All of Borrower’s properties are titled in Borrower’s legal name, and Borrower has not used or filed a financing statement under any other name for at least the last five   (5) years.
 
Hazardous Substances. Except as disclosed to and acknowledged by Lender in writing, Borrower represents and warrants that: (1) During the period of Borrower’s ownership of the collateral, there has been no use, generation, manufacture, storage, treatment, disposal, release or threatened release of any Hazardous Substance by any person on, under, about or from any of the Collateral. (2) Borrower has no knowledge of, or reason to believe that there has been (a)   any breach or violation of any Environmental Laws; (b) any use, generation, manufacture, storage, treatment, disposal, release or threatened release of any Hazardous Substance on, under, about or from the Collateral by any prior owners or occupants of any of the Collateral; or (c) any actual or threatened litigation or claims of any kind by any person Borrower in good faith in the ordinary course of business and for which adequate reserves have been provided.
 
 
 

 
 
BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT (ASSET BASED)
Loan No: 00230296030000000001
(Continued)
Page 3
 
Lien Priority. Unless otherwise previously disclosed to Lender in writing. Borrower has not entered into or granted any Security Agreements, or permitted the filing or attachment of any Security Interests on or [IILEGIBLE] any of the Collateral directly or indirectly securing repayment of Borrower’s Loan and Note, that would be prior or that may in any way be superior to Lender’s Security Interests and rights in and to such Collateral.
 
Binding Effect. This Agreement, the Note, all Security Agreements (if any), and all Related Documents are binding upon the signers thereof, as well as upon their successors, representatives and assigns, and are legally enforceable in accordance with their respective terms.
 
AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS. Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that, so long as this Agreement remains in effect, Borrower will:
 
Notices of Claims and Litigation. Promptly inform Lender in writing of (1) all material adverse changes in Borrower’s financial condition, and (2) all existing and all threatened litigation, claims, investigations, administrative proceedings or similar actions affecting Borrower or any Guarantor which could materially affect the financial condition of Borrower or the financial condition of any Guarantor.
 
Financial Records. Maintain its books and records in accordance with GAAP , applied on a consistent basis, and permit Lender to examine and audit Borrower’s books and records at all reasonable times.
 
Financial Statements. Furnish Lender with the following:
 
Annual Statements. As soon as available, but in no event later than one-hundred-twenty (120) days after the end of each fiscal year, Borrower’s balance sheet and income statement for the year ended, audited by a certified public accountant satisfactory to Lender.
 
Interim Statements. As soon as available, but in no event later than sixty (60) days after the end of each fiscal quarter. Borrower’s balance sheet and profit and loss statement for the period ended, prepared by Borrower in form satisfactory to Lender.
 
Additional Requirements.
Borrower agrees to provide a Monthly Borrowing Base Certificate, Accounts Receivable Aging Report & Inventory Listing within 30 days of Month-End.
 
All financial reports required to be provided under this Agreement shall be   prepared in accordance with GAAP, applied on a consistent basis, and certified by Borrower as being true and correct.
 
Additional Information. Furnish such additional Information and statements, as Lender may request from time to time.
 
Financial Covenants and Ratios. Comply with the following covenants and ratios:
 
Additional Requirements.
Current Ratio (min): Should be 1.50x and will be tested Quarterly
 
Total Debt/TNW (max): Shall not exceed 2.50x and will be tested Quarterly
 
Fixed Charge Coverage (min): Maintain Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio minimum of 1.20x and will be tested on a Rolling 4 Quarter testing period
 
Defined as: NOI (net operating income) + depreciation + amortization + lease/rent divided by Interest expense + Income tax expense + rent + CMLTDpp (current maturities of long term debt prior period) + Maintenance CAPEX + Non-discretionary dividends.
 
P-Card shall be cross defaulted and cross -collateralized with the working capital line of credit.
 
Except as provided above, all computations made to determine compliance with the requirements contained in this paragraph shall be made in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, applied on a consistent basis, and certified by Borrower as being true and correct.
 
Insurance. Maintain fire and other risk insurance, public liability insurance, and such other insurance as Lender may require with respect to Borrower’s properties and operations, in form, amounts, coverages and with insurance companies acceptable to Lender. Borrower, upon request of Lender, will deliver to Lender from time to time the policies or certificates of insurance in form satisfactory to Lender, including stipulations that coverages will not be cancelled or diminished without at least thirty (30) days prior written notice to Lender. Each insurance policy also shall include an endorsement providing that coverage in favor of Lender will not be impaired in any way by any act, omission or default of Borrower or any other person. In connection with all policies covering assets In Which Lender holds or is offered a security interest for the Loans, Borrower will provide Lender with such lender’s loss payable or other endorsements as Lender may require.
 
Insurance Reports. Furnish to Lender, upon request of Lender, reports on each existing Insurance policy showing such information as Lender may reasonably request, including without limitation the following: (1) the name of the insurer; (2) the risks insured; (3) the amount of the policy; (4) the properties insured; (5) the then current property values on the basis of which insurance has been obtained, and the manner of determining those values; and (6) the expiration date of the policy. In addition, upon request of Lender (however not more often than annually), Borrower will have an Independent appraiser satisfactory to Lender determine, as applicable, the actual cash value or replacement cost of any Collateral. The cost of such appraisal shall be paid by Borrower.
 
Other Agreements. Comply with all terms and conditions of all other agreements, whether now or hereafter existing, between Borrower and any other party and notify Lender immediately in writing of any default in connection with any other such agreements.
 
Loan Proceeds. Use all Loan proceeds solely for Borrower’s business operations, unless specifically consented to the contrary by Lender in writing.
 
Taxes, Charges and Liens. Pay and discharge when due all of its indebtedness and obligations, including without limitation all assessments, taxes, governmental charges, levies and liens, of every kind and nature, imposed upon Borrower or its properties, income, or profits, prior to the date on which penalties would attach, and all lawful claims that, if unpaid, might become a lien or charge upon any of Borrower’s properties, income, or profits. Provided however, Borrower will not be required to pay and discharge any such assessment, tax, charge, levy, lien or claim so long as (1) the legality of the same shall be contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings, and (2) Borrower shall have established on Borrower’s books adequate reserves with respect to such contested assessment, tax, charge, levy, lien, or claim in accordance with GAAP.
 
Performance. Perform and comply, in a timely manner, with all terms, conditions, and provisions set forth in this Agreement, in the Related Documents and in all other instruments and agreements between Borrower and Lender. Borrower shall notify Lender immediately in provide Lender with copies of any records it may request, all at Borrower’s expense.
 
 
 

 
 
BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT (ASSET BASED)
Loan No: 00230296030000000001
(Continued)
Page 4
 
Compliance Certificate. Unless waived in writing by Lender, provide Lender at least annually, with a certificate executed by Borrower’s chief financial officer, or other officer or person acceptable to Lender, certifying that the representations and warranties set   forth in this Agreement are true and correct as   of the date of the certificate and further certifying that, as of the date of the certificate, no Event of Default exists under this Agreement.
 
Environmental Compliance and Reports. Borrower shall comply in all respects with any and all Environmental Laws; not cause or permit to exist, as a result of an intentional or unintentional action or omission on Borrower’s part or on the part of any third party, on property owned and/or occupied by Borrower, any environmental activity where damage may result to the environment, unless such environmental activity is pursuant to and in compliance with the conditions of a   permit issued by the appropriate federal, state or local governmental authorities; shall furnish to Lender promptly and in any event within thirty (30) days after receipt thereof a copy of any notice, summons, lien, citation, directive, letter or other communication from any governmental agency or instrumentality conceming, any intentional or unintentional action or omission on Borrower’s part in connection with any environmental activity whether or not there is damage to the environment and/or other natural resources.
 
Additional Assurances. Make, execute and deliver to Lender such promissory notes, mortgages, deeds of trust, security agreements, assignments, financing statements, instruments, documents and other agreements as Lender or its attorneys may reasonably request to evidence and secure the Loans and to perfect all Security interests.
 
LENDER’S EXPENDITURES. If any action or proceeding is commenced that would materially affect Lender’s interest in the Collateral or if Borrower fails to comply with any provision of this Agreement or any Related Documents, including but not limited to Borrower’s failure to discharge or pay when due any amounts Borrower is required to discharge or pay under this Agreement or any Related Documents, Lender on Borrower’s behalf may (but shall not be obligated to) take any action that Lender deems appropriate, including but not limited to discharging or paying all taxes, liens, security interests, encumbrances and other claims, at any time levied or placed on any Collateral and paying all costs for insuring, maintaining and preserving any Collateral. All such expenditures incurred or paid by Lender for such purposes will then bear interest at the rate charged under the Note, or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is less , from the date incurred or paid by Lender to the date of repayment by Borrower. All such expenses will become a part of the Indebtedness and, at Lender’s option, will (A) be payable on demand; (B) be added to the balance of the Note and be apportioned among and be payable with any installment payments to become due during either (1) the term of any applicable insurance policy; or (2) the remaining term of the Note; or (C) be treated as a balloon payment which will be due and payable at the Note’s maturity.
 
NEGATIVE COVENANTS. Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that while this Agreement is in effect, Borrower shall not, without the prior written consent of Lender:
 
Indebtedness and Liens. (1) Except for trade debt incurred in the normal course of business and indebtedness to Lender contemplated by this Agreement, creat, incur or assume indebtedness for borrowed money, including capital leases, (2) sell, transfer, mortgage, assign, pledge, lease, grant a security interest in, or encumber any of Borrower’s assets (except as allowed as Permitted Liens), or (3) sell with recourse any of   Borrower’s accounts, except to Lender.
 
Continuity of Operations. (1) Engage in any business activities substantially different than those in which Borrower is presently engaged, (2) cease operations, liquidate, merge, transfer, acquire or consolidate with any other entity, change its name, dissolve or transfer or sell Collateral out of the ordinary course of business, or (3) pay any dividends on Borrower’s stock (other than dividends payable in its stock), provided, however that notwithstanding the foregoing, but only so long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or would result from the payment of dividends, if Borrower is a “Subchapter S Corporation” (as defined in the internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended). Borrower may pay cash dividends on its   stock to its shareholders from time to time in amounts necessary to enable the shareholders to pay income taxes and make estimated income tax payments to satisfy their liabilities under federal and state law which arise solely from their status as Shareholders of a Subchapter S Corporation because of their ownership of shares of Borrower’s stock, or purchase or retire any of Borrower’s outstanding shares or alter or amend Borrower’s capital structure.
 
Loans, Acquisitions and Guaranties. (1) Loan, invest in or advance money or assets to any other person, enterprise or entity, (2) purchase, create or acquire any interest in any other enterprise or entity, or (3) incur any obligation as surely or guarantor other than in the ordinary course of business.
 
Agreements. Borrower will not enter into any agreement containing any provisions which would be violated or breached by the performance of Borrower’s obligations under this Agreement or in connection herewith.
 
CESSATION OF ADVANCES. If Lender has made any commitment to make any Loan to Borrower, whether under this Agreement or under any other agreement, Lender shall have no obligation to make Loan Advances or to disburse Loan proceeds if: (A) Borrower or any Guarantor is in default under the terms of this Agreement or any of the Related Documents or any other agreement that Borrower or any Guarantor has with Lender; (B) Borrower or any Guarantor dies, becomes incompetent or becomes insolvent, files a petition in bankruptcy or similar proceedings, or is adjudged a bankrupt; (C) there occurs a material adverse change in Borrower’s financial condition, in the financial condition of any Guarantor, or in the value of any Collateral securing any Loan; or (D) any Guarantor seeks, claims or otherwise attempts to limit, modify or revoke such Guarantor’s guaranty of the Loan or any other loan with Lender; or (E) Lender in good faith deems itself insecure, even though no Event of Default shall have occurred.
 
RIGHT OF SETOFF. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Lender reserves a right of setoff in all Borrower’s accounts with Lender (whether checking, savings, or some other account). This includes all accounts Borrower holds jointly with someone else and all accounts Borrower may open in the future. However, this does not include any IRA or keogh accounts, or any trust accounts for which setoff would be prohibited by law. Borrower authorizes Lender, to the extent permitted by applicable law, to charge or setoff all sums owing on the debt against any and all such accounts, and, at Lender’s option, to administratively freeze all such accounts to allow Lender to protect Lender’s charge and setoff rights provided in this paragraph.
 
DEFAULT. Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement:
 
Payment Default. Borrower falls to make any payment when due under the Loan.
 
Other Defaults. Borrower falls to comply with or to perform any other term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in this Agreement or in any of the Related Documents or to comply with or to perform any term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in any other agreement between Lender and Borrower.
 
Default in Favor of Third Parties. Borrower or any Grantor defaults under any loan, extension of credit, security agreement, purchase or sales agreement, or any other agreement, in favor of any other creditor or person that may materially affect any of Borrower’s or any Grantor’s property or Borrower’s or any Grantor’s ability to repay the Loans or perform their respective obligations under this Agreement or any of the Related Documents.
 
False Statements. Any warranty, representation or statement made or furnished to Lender by Borrower or on Borrower’s behalf under this Agreement or the Related Documents is false or misleading in any material respect, either now or at the time made or furnished or becomes false or misleading at any time thereafter.
 
 
 

 
 
BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT (ASSET BASED)
Loan No: 00230296030000000001
(Continued)
Page 5
 
[ILLEGIBLE] EFFECT OF AN EVENT OF DEFAULT. If any Event of Default shall occur, except where otherwise provided in this Agreement or the Related Documents, all commitments and obligations of Lender under this Agreement or the Related Documents or any other agreement immediately will terminate (including any obligation to make further Loan Advances or disbursements), and, at Lender’s option, all indebtedness immediately will become due and payable, all without notice of any kind to Borrower, except that in the case of an Event of Default of the type described in the “Insolvency” subsection above, such acceleration shall be automatic and not optional. In addition, Lender shall have all the rights and remedies provided in the Related Documents or available at law, in equity, or otherwise. Except as may be prohibited by applicable law, all of Lender’s rights and remedies shall be cumulative and may be exercised singularly or concurrently. Election by Lender to pursue any remedy shall not exclude pursuit of any other remedy, and an election to make expenditures or to take action to perform an obligation of Borrower or of any Grantor shall not effect Lender’s right to declare a default and to exercise its rights and remedies.
 
ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS. Certain Defined Terms. For purposes of the foregoing financial covenants, the following terms are defined as follows:
 
Capital Expenditures means any expenditure for fixed assets or that is properly chargeable to capital account in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
 
Current Assets means assets that, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, are current assets; provided, however, that (a) inventories shall be taken into account on the basis of cost or current market value, whichever is lower, or, to the extent that such inventories are required for delivery under then existing contracts, the applicable contract price, (b) current assets shall not include any intangible assets or any securities that are not readily marketable, (c) securities included as current assets shall be taken into account at the current market price thereof, and (d) current assets shall not include any amounts due from or owed by any shareholder/partner/member or Affiliate of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries.
 
Current Liabilities means short-term obligations due within one year, including current maturities of long- term debts.
 
Debt means (a) all indebtedness, whether or not represented by bonds, debentures, notes or other securities, for the repayment of borrowed money, (b) all deferred indebtedness for the payment of the purchase price of property or assets purchased, (c) all capitalized lease obligations, (d) all indebtedness secured by any Lien on any property of such person, whether or not indebtedness secured thereby has been assumed, (e) all obligations with respect to any conditional sale contract or title retention agreement, (f) all indebtedness and obligations arising under acceptance facilities or in connection with surety or similar bonds, and the outstanding amount of all letters of credit issued for the account of such person, and (g) all obligations with respect to interest rate swap agreements.
 
Funded Debt means all Debt maturing by its terms more than one year after, or which is renewable or extendible at the option of the obligor to a date more than one year after, the date as of which Funded Debt is being determined.
 
Guaranteed Obligations means all guaranties, endorsements, assumptions and other contingent obligations in respect of, or to purchase or to otherwise acquire, any indebtedness, obligation or liability of another person.
 
Interest Expense means interest payable on Debt during the period in question.
 
Liabilities means all Debt and all other items (including taxes accrued as estimated) which, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, would be included in determining total liabilities as shown on the liabilities side of a balance sheet.
 
Lien means any mortgage, pledge, assignment, charge, encumbrance, lien, security title, security interest or other preferential arrangement.
 
Net Cash Flow for any period means net income (or the net deficit, if expenses and charges exceed revenues and other proper income credits) for such period, plus amounts that have been deducted for (a) depreciation and (b) amortization in determining net income for such period.
 
Net income means, for any period and with repect to any person or entity, the net earnings (after income taxes) of such period, determined on a FIFO basis and in accordance with GAAP, but excluding (a) any gain or loss arising from the sale of capital assets, (b) any gain arising from any write-up of assets, (c) earnings from any person or entity, substantially all of the assets of which have been acquired in any manner by the person or entity whose net income is measured, to the extent that such earnings were realized by such other person or entity prior to the date of such acquisition, (d) net earnings of any other person or entity in which the person or entity whose net income is measured has an ownership interest, unless such earnings have actually been received in the form of cash distributions, (e) the earnigs of any other person or entity to which assets of the person or entity whose net income is measured shall have been sold, transfered to, disposed of, or into which the person or entity whose net income is measured shall have merged, to the extent that such earnings arise prior to the date of such transaction, (f) any gain arising from the acquisition of any securities of the person or entity whose net income is measured, and (g) any other extraordinary or nonrecurring gains.
 
Net Income Available for interest Payments for any period means net income (or the net deficit, if expenses and charges exceed revenues and other proper income credits) for such period plus amounts that have been deducted for (a) Interest Expense, (b) Income and profit taxes, and (c) amortization of debt discount in determining net income for such period.
 
Permitted Contest means any appropriate proceeding conducted in good faith by the Borrower to contest any tax, assessment, charge, Lien or similar claim, during the pendency of which proceeding the enforcement of such tax, assessment, charge, Lien or claim is stayed; provided that the Borrower has set aside on its books or, if required by the Lender, deposited as cash collateral with the Lender, adequate cash reserves to assure the payment or any such tax, assessment, charge, Lien or claim.
 
Principal Maturities means principal maturing or coming due on Debt during the period in question.
 
Short-Term Debt means all Debt which by its terms matures within one year from, and which is not renewable at the option of the obligor to a date later than one year after, the date such Debt was incurred. Any Debt that is extended or renewed (other than pursuant to the option of the obligor) shall be deemed to have been incurred at the date of such extension or renewal.
 
Solvent means, as to any person or entity, such person or entity (i) owns property whose fair salable value is greater than the amount required to pay all of such person’s or entity’s debts (including contingent, subordinated, unmatured and unliquidated liabilities), (ii) owns property whose present fair salable value is greater than the probable total liabilities (including contingent, subordinated, unmatured and unliquidated liabilities) of such person or entity, (iii) is able to pay all of its debts as such debts mature, (iv) has capital that is not unreasonably small for its business and is sufficient to carry on its business and transactions and all business and transactions in which it is about to engage, (v) is not “insolvent” within the meaning of Section 101(32) of the United States Bankruptcy Code, and (vi) has not incurred (by way of assumption or otherwise) any obligations or liabilities (contingent or otherwise) under any of the Loan documents, or made any conveyance pursuant to or in connection therewith, with actual intent to hinder, delay or defraud either present or future creditors of such person or entity or any of its Subsidiaries. As used herein, the term “fair salable value” of a person’s or entity’s assets means the amount that may be realized within a reasonable time, either through collection or sale of such assets at the regular market value, based upon the amount that could be obtained for such assets within such period by a capable and diligent seller from an interested buyer who is willing (but is under no compulsion) to purchase under ordinary selling conditions.
 
Subsidiary or Subsidiaries means with respect to any person or entity, (a) any corporation more than fifty percent (50%) of whose outstanding Income Tax Expense, (c) depreciation, (d) amortization, and (e) lease and rent expense.
 
 
 

 
 
BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT (ASSET BASED)
Loan No: 00230296030000000001
(Continued)
Page 6
 
Maintenance Capital Expenditures means the minimum amount of capital expenditures, not financed with Debt, needed to keep the company operating at its current level. The amount of Maintenance Capital Expenditures will be provided by the Borrower to the Lender in an acceptable form. If such information is not supplied or is not acceptable, Maintenance Capital Expenditures will be deemed to be 50% of depreciation expense.
 
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. The following miscellaneous provisions are a part of this Agreement:
 
Amendments. This Agreement, together with any Related Documents, constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the parties as to the matters set forth in this Agreement. No alteration of or amendment to this Agreement shall be effective unless given in writing and signed by the party or parties sought to be charged or bound by the alteration or amendment.
 
Attorneys’ Fees; Expenses. Borrower agrees to pay upon demand all of Lender’s costs and expenses, including Lender’s attorneys’ fees and Lender’s legal expenses, incurred in connection with the enforcement of this Agreement. Lender may hire or pay someone else to help enforce this Agreement, and Borrower shall pay the costs and expenses of such enforcement. Costs and expenses include Lender’s attorneys’ fees and legal expenses whether or not there is a lawsuit, including attorneys’ fees and legal expenses for bankruptcy proceedings (including efforts to modify or vacate any automatic stay or injunction), appeals, and any anticipated post-judgment collection services. Borrower also shall pay all court costs and such additional fees as may be directed by the court.
 
Caption Headings. Caption headings in this Agreement are for convenience purposes only and are not to be used to interpret or define the provisions of this Agreement.
 
Consent to Loan Participation. Borrower agrees and consents to Lender’s sale or transfer, whether now or later, of one or more participation interests in the Loan to one or more purchasers, whether related or unrelated to Lender. Lender may provide, without any limitation whatsoever, to any one or more purchasers, or potential purchasers, any information or knowledge Lender may have about Borrower or about any other matter relating to the Loan, and Borrower hereby waives any rights to privacy Borrower may have with respect to such matters. Borrower additionally waives any and all notices of sale of participation interests, as well as all notices of any repurchase of such participation interests. Borrower also agrees that the purchasers of any such participation interests will be considered as the absolute owners of such interests in the Loan and will have all the rights granted under the participation agreement or agreements governing the sale of such participation interest. Borrower further waives all rights of offset or counterclaim that it may have now or later against Lender or against any purchaser of such a participation interest and unconditionally agrees that either Lender or such purchaser may enforce Borrower’s obligation under the Loan irrespective of the failure or insolvency of any holder of any interest in the Loan. Borrower further agrees that the purchaser of any such participation interests may enforce its interests irrespective of any personal claims or defenses that Borrower may have against Lender.
 
Governing Law. This Agreement will be governed by federal law applicable to Lender and, to the extent not preempted by federal law, the laws of the State of Alabama without regard to its conflicts of law provisions. This Agreement has been accepted by Lender in the State of Alabama.
 
No Waiver by Lender. Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any rights under this Agreement unless such waiver is given in writing and signed by Lender. No delay or omission on the part of Lender in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right. A waiver by Lender of a provision of this Agreement shall not prejudice or constitute a waiver of Lender’s right otherwise to demand strict compliance with that provision or any other provision of this Agreement. No prior waiver by Lender, nor any course of dealing between Lender and Borrower, or between Lender and any Grantor, shall constitute a waiver of any of Lender’s rights or of any of Borrower’s or any Grantor’s obligations as to any future transactions. Whenever the consent of Lender is required under this Agreement, the granting of such consent by Lender in any instance shall not constitute continuing consent to subsequent instances where such consent is required and in all cases such consent may be granted or withheld in the sole discretion of Lender.
 
Notices. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be given in writing, and shall be effective when actually delivered, when actually received by telefacsimile (unless otherwise required by law), when deposited with a nationally recognized overnight courier, or, if mailed, when deposited in the United States mail, as first class, certified or registered mail postage prepaid, directed to the addresses shown near the beginning of this Agreement. Any party may change its address for notices under this Agreement by giving formal written notice to the other parties, specifying that the purpose of the notice is to change the party’s address. For notice purposes, Borrower agrees to keep Lender informed at all times of Borrower’s current address. Unless otherwise provided or required by law, if there is more than one Borrower, any notice given by Lender to any Borrower is deemed to be notice given to all Borrowers.
 
Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this Agreement to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any circumstance, that finding shall not make the offending provision illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any other circumstance. If feasible, the offending provision shall be considered modified so that it becomes legal, valid and enforceable. If the offending provision cannot be so modified, it shall be considered deleted from this Agreement. Unless otherwise required by law, the illegality, invalidity, or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the legality, validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement.
 
Subsidiaries and Affiliates of Borrower. To the extent the context of any provisions of this Agreement makes it appropriate, including without limitation any representation, warrenty or covenant, the word “Borrower” as used in this Agreement shall include all of Borrower’s subsidiaries and affiliates. Notwithstanding the foregoing however, under no circumstances shall this Agreement be construed to require Lender to make any Loan or other financial accommodation to any of Borrower’s subsidiaries or affiliates.
 
Successors and Assigns. All covenants and agreements by or on behalf of Borrower contained in this Agreement or any Related Documents shall bind Borrower’s successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of Lender and its successors and assigns. Borrower shall not, however, have the right to assign Borrower’s rights under this Agreement or any interest therein, without the prior written consent of Lender.
 
Survival of Representations and Warranties. Borrower understands and agrees that in extending Loan Advances, Lender is relying on all representations, warranties, and covenants made by Borrower in this Agreement or in any certificate or other instrument delivered by Borrower to Lender under this Agreement or the Related Documents. Borrower further agrees that regardless of any investigation made by Lender, all such representations, warranties and covenants will survive the extension of Loan Advances and delivery to Lender of the Related Documents, shall be continuing in nature, shall be deemed made and redated by Borrower at the time each Loan Advance is made, and shall remain in full force and effect until such time as Borrower’s indebtedness shall be paid in full, or until this Agreement shall be terminated in the manner provided above, whichever is the last to occur.
 
Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.
 
 
 

 
 
 
BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT (ASSET BASED)
 
Loan No: 00230296030000000001
(Continued)
Page 7
 
Waive Jury.   All parties to this agreement hereby waive the right to any  jury trial in any action, proceeding, or counterclaim brought by any Accounts $6,000,000,00), plus (b) 50.000% of the aggregate amount of Eligible Inventory (not to exceed in corresponding Loan amount based on Eligible inventory $6,000,000.00).
 
Business Day. The words “Business Day” mean a day on which commercial banks are open in the State of Alabama.
 
Collateral. The word “Collateral” means all properly and assets granted as collateral security for a   Loan, whether real or personal property, whether granted directly or indirectly, whether granted now or in the future, and whether granted in the form of a security interest, mortgage, collateral mortgage, deed of trust, assignment, pledge, crop pledge, chattel mortgage, collateral chattel mortgage, chattel trust, factor’s lien, equipment trust, conditional sale, trust receipt, lien, charge, lien or title retention contract, lease   or consignment Intended as a security device. or any other security or lien interest whatsoever, whether created by law, contract, or otherwise. The word Collateral also includes without limitation all collateral described in the Collateral section of this Agreement.
 
Eligible Accounts. The words “Eligible Accounts” mean at any time, all of Borrower’s Accounts which contain selling terms and conditions acceptable to Lender. The net amount of any Eligible Account against which Borrower may borrow shall exclude all returns, discounts, credits, and offsets of any nature. Unless otherwise agreed to by Lender in writing, Eligible Accounts do not include:
 
          (1) Accounts with respect to which the Account Debtor is employee or agent of Borrower.
 
          (2) Accounts with respect to which the Account Debtor is a   subsidiary of, or affiliated with Borrower or its shareholders, officers, or directors.
 
          (3) Accounts with respect to which goods are placed on consignment, guaranteed sale, or other terms by reason of which the payment by the Account Debtor may be conditional.
 
          (4) Accounts with respect to which Borrower is or may become liable to the Account Debtor for goods sold or services rendered by the Account Debtor to Borrower.
 
          (5) Accounts which are subject to dispute, counterclaim, or setoff.
 
          (6) Accounts with respect to which the goods have not been shipped or delivered, or the services have not been rendered, to the Account Debtor.
 
          (7) Accounts with respect to which Lender, in its sole discretion, deems the creditworthiness or financial condition of the Account Debtor to be unsatisfactory.
 
          (8) Accounts of any Account Debtor who has filed or has had filed against it a petition in bankruptcy or an application for relief under any provision of any state or federal bankruptcy, insolvency, or debtor-in-relief acts; or who has had appointed a trustee, custodian, or receiver for the assets of such Account Debtor; or who has made an assignment for the benefit of creditors or has become insolvent or falls generally to pay its debts (including its payrolls) as such debts become due.
 
          (9) Accounts which have not been paid in full within 90 Days from the invoice date.
 
 Eligible Inventory. The words “Eligible Inventory” mean, at any time, all of Borrower’s Inventory as defined below, except:
 
          (1) Inventory which is not owned by Borrower free and clear of all security interests, liens, encumbrances, and claims of third parties.
 
          (2) Inventory which Lender, in its sole discretion, deems to be obsolete, unsalable, damaged, defective, or unfit for further processing.
 
Environmental Laws. The words “Environmental Laws” mean any and all state, federal and local statutes, regulations and ordinances relating to the protection of human health or the environment, including without limitation the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601, et seq.   (“CERCLA”), the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-499 (“SARA”), the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. Section 1801, et seq., the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42   U.S.C. Section 6901, et seq., or other applicable state or federal laws, rules, or regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
 
Event of Default. The words “Event of Default” mean any of the events of default set forth in this Agreement in the default section of this Agreement.
 
Expiration Date. The words “Expiration Date” mean the date of termination of Lender’s commitment to lend under this Agreement.
 
GAAP. The word “GAAP” means generally accepted accounting principles.
 
Grantor. The word “Grantor” means each and all of the persons or entities granting a Security interest in any Collateral for the Loan, Including without limitation all Borrowers granting such a Security interest.
 
Guarantor. The word “Guarantor” means any guarantor, surety, or accommodation party of any or all of the Loan.
 
Guaranty. The word “Guaranty” means the guaranty from Guarantor to Lender, including without limitation a guaranty of all or part of the Note.
 
Hazardous Substances. The words “Hazardous Substances” mean materials that, because of their quantity, concentration or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics, may cause or pose a present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly used, treated, stored, disposed of, generated, manufactured, transported or otherwise handled. The Words “Hazardous Substances” are used in their very broadest sense and include without limitation any and all hazardous or toxic substances, materials or waste as defined by or listed under the Environmental Laws. The term “Hazardous Substances” also includes, without limitation, petroleum and petroleum by-products or any fraction thereof and asbestos.
 
Indebtedness. The word “Indebtedness” means the Indebtedness evidenced by the Note or Related Documents, including all principal and interest together with all other Indebtedness and costs and expenses for which Borrower is responsible under this Agreement or under any of the Related Documents.
 
Inventory. The word “Inventory” means all of Borrower’s raw materials, work in process, finished goods, merchandise, parts and supplies, of every kind and description, and goods held for sale or lease or furnished under contracts of service in which Borrower now has or hereafter acquires any right, whether held by Borrower or others, and all documents of title, warehouse receipts, bills of lading, and all other documents of every type covering all or any part of the foregoing. Inventory includes Inventory temporarily out of Borrower’s custody or possession and all returns on Accounts.
 
Lender. The word “Lender” means REGIONS BANK, its successors and assigns.
 
Loan. The word “Loan” means any and all loans and financial accommodations from Lender to Borrower whether now or hereafter existing, and however evidenced, including without limitation those loans and financial accommodations described herein or described on any exhibit or schedule attached to this Agreement from time to time.
 
 
 

 
 
BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT (ASSET BASED)
Loan No: 00230296030000000001
(Continued)
Page 8

 
whether in the form of a lien, charge, encumbrance, mortgage, deed of trust, security deed, assignment, pledge, crop pledge, chattel mortgage, collateral chattel mortgage, chattel trust, factor’s lien, equipment trust, conditional sale, trust receipt, lien or title retention contract, lease or consignment intended as a security device, or any other security or lien interest whatsoever whether created by law, contract, or otherwise.
 
BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING READ ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT (ASSET BASED) AND BORROWER AGREES TO ITS TERMS. THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT (ASSET BASED) IS DATED JUNE 1, 2010.
 
THIS AGREEMENT IS GIVEN UNDER SEAL AND IT IS INTENDED THAT THIS AGREEMENT IS AND SHALL CONSTITUTE AND HAVE THE EFFECT OF A SEALED INSTRUMENT ACCORDING TO LAW.
 
BORROWER:
     
OCEAN BIO CHEM INC
     
By:
-S- PETER G. DORNAU
(Seal)
 
PETER G. DORNAU, CEO of OCEAN BIO CHEM INC
 
 
LENDER:
   
REGIONS BANK
   
By:
(SIGNATURE)
(Seal)
 
Authorized Signer
 

[ILLEGIBLE]
 


 
EXHIBIT 21
 
 
 
The following is a list of the Registrant’s subsidiaries:

Name
Jurisdiction of Organization
Ownership %
Star brite Distributing, Inc.
         Florida
100
Star brite Distributing Canada, Inc.
 Florida
100
D & S Advertising Services, Inc.
         Florida
100
Star brite StaPut, Inc.
         Florida
100
Star brite Service Centers, Inc.
         Florida
100
Star brite Automotive, Inc.
         Florida
100
Kinpak Inc.
         Alabama
100
Odorstar Technology, LLC
         Florida
  50

 



EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Peter G. Dornau,  certify that:

   1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc.;
 
   2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
 
   3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
 
   4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls, disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and we have:
 
   a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
 
   b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
 
   c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
 
   d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
 
   5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):
 
   a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
 
   b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
   
     
Dated:  March 31, 2011   
 
/ s/ Peter G. Dornau     
    Peter G. Dornau
    Chairman of the Board
    President and Chief Executive Officer
    (Principal Executive Officer)
 

 

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, Jeffrey S. Barocas, certify that:


   1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc.;
 
   2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
 
   3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
 
   4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls ,disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and we have:
 
   a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
 
   b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
 
   c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
 
   d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
 
   5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):
 
   a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
 
   b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
   
     
Dated:   March 31, 2011     
 
/ s/ Jeffrey S. Baroc
    Jeffrey S. Barocas
    Vice President 
    Chief Financial Officer
    (Principal Financial Officer)
 


                                                                               
 
 
 
 


EXHIBIT 32.1


CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-14(b)
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT AND 18 U.S.C. 1350

I, Peter G. Dornau, Chief Executive Officer of Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. (the "Company"), hereby certify that, based on my knowledge:

 
1.
The Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 
2.
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Company.

   
     
 
By:
/s/ Peter G. Dornau   
    Peter G. Dornau
    Chief Executive Officer
Dated:  March 31, 2011    
 


 

EXHIBIT 32.2
 
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-14(b)
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT AND 18 U.S.C. 1350

I, Jeffrey S. Barocas, Chief Financial Officer of Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. (the "Company"), hereby certify that, based on my knowledge:

 
1.
The Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 
2.
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Company.
 
   
     
 
By:
/ s/ Jeffrey S. Barocas
    Jeffrey S. Barocas
    Chief Financial Officer
Dated:   March 31, 2011